Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler meets AC/DC's Brian Johnson at the Spanish City in Whitley Bay

Brian & @Mark Knopfler talk about the North East, Mark's music and his inspirations....and sing a few songs from the depths of their musical memories.

[ja]

Let's just all stop for a moment and appreciate the existence of these two men.

[matthewemerick]

Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarist alive and of all time.

[orituhkguyjmnrmnht]

I don't think I've ever seen Mark Knopfler being so comfortable and natural around anyone before.

[debonaire_nerd]

*Brian:* "So, wadda-ya do for a livin'?!"
*Mark:* "I get my money for nothing and my chicks for free. You?"
*Brian:* "Dirty deeds...done dirt cheap!"

[mf]

This is so freaking authentic and positive. Brian has that ability to disarm anyone. 2 bonafide rock gods, just having fun! Totally opposite to the arrogant artists out there. Just wonderful!

[dellhell]

Mark Knopfler's solo at the end of The Tunnel of Love is the most sublime guitar sound ever.

[philmitchell]

Two lovely lads not bragging how big they are or how rich, just lovely childhood memories and early day important real stuff...Top lads

[kjm]

If it wasn't for the camera crew you'd never know these are two of the worlds biggest stars in music talking, absolute legends I always enjoy watching Brian's life on the road shows.

[ronvandijk]

In Brian’s company, everybody starts to shine. What a super nice bloke🤙

[Moneytalks.]

One of the reasons I've always loved AC/DC. Brian is such a humble, friendly, decent guy.
(I mean, they all are. That's why even Wal Mart came calling...).

[jcarry]

Man, this is the most extroverted I've seen Mark. I never would have guessed that the guy from ACDC is super nice, or that he could hang out with my hero and they'd just be catastrophically chummy.

[warrenstemphly]

As an American, there’s nothing cooler than watching two older gentlemen from the U.K. talking and reminiscing.

[danieljohnson]

Brian J. is like a lightning rod for positivity . Rock-on Brian 🤘

[michaelboese]

Mark Knopfler is such a down to earth, friendly and polite person. He is a Megastar but acts like your best buddy. Love him since the late 70s.

[corneliuscrewe]

Never in a million years would I have ever expected Mark Knopfler and Brian Johnson duetting on “Big Rock Candy Mountain. Brilliant.

[MoeSlislack]

I understand what Mark is singing about now when he said "girl it looked so pretty to me, like the Spanish city to me, when we were kids." I love that song soo much!! This was so awesome!

[NihilQuest]

When I was 11, Dire Straits and AC/DC were my first two favourite bands, I imagined that they could play together one day. When I got older I realised these are two completely different worlds. I laughed at that idea and how silly I was as a child. Now I'm 41 and I get to see Mark and Brian singing together. Close enough. In a way, it feels like some magic trick someone is pulling on me.

[gdkjones]

Best thing I’ve watched in ages. 2 guys who carved 2 completely different musical careers from the same influences. This is why I hate genre snobs. ALL music is deeply connected, and there is no such thing as bad music. There is only music that appeals to you or doesn’t.

[Kkorkykatt]

Now 'Tunnel of Love" finally all comes simply a stunning classic, never to be repeated.

[xoverland]

This video is proof that down-votes on YouTube are utterly worthless. Thank you Brian for sharing these moments.