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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Knopfler/Clapton relationship
« Last post by Rail King on May 27, 2024, 11:16:48 PM »He’s gone full foil hat.
He really did. I wonder how much attention this video will get. In a sad way, it's almost a sensation. When the interviewer (a YouTuber I've watched before, but never really liked) says that he had been asked why such a legend would even talk to him, and explains that he might have been the only one willing to listen to Clapton, I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry.
I was never a Clapton fan, but I obviously have huge respect for his musicianship. I would love to understand the psychology behind such derailments. But alas, as Mark sings in one of his new songs, "Who knows why/I wish I knew/We feel the things we feel/Do the things we do ..."
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Knopfler/Clapton relationship
« Last post by dustyvalentino on May 27, 2024, 09:50:36 PM »It's around 2:10-2:20. I don't exactly know who is referring to when he says "how pretentious". Is it the fan, or Jackson, or himself?
He was meaning Jackson.
I’ve only watched half of this interview but it’s wild. He’s gone full foil hat.
Poor Roger Waters, boo hoo.
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Imaginary Perfect MK (Farewell or Age 75 or Charity?) Concert Setlist
« Last post by Robson on May 27, 2024, 09:32:45 PM »This thread is beyond me 
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Imaginary Perfect MK (Farewell or Age 75 or Charity?) Concert Setlist
« Last post by privinvest on May 27, 2024, 09:28:51 PM »Apart from the usual suspects (Telegraph Road, Sultans of Swing, Brothers in Arms,
Romeo and Juliet, Private Investigations, Money for Nothing, Tunnel of Love,
Once Upon a Time in the West, Going Home) my own thing, pre-season extended camp squad would include:
Planet, It never rains, Lions, 6 blade knife, Where Do You Think You're Going? ride across the river,
The Man's Too Strong, Why Worry,Fade to black, You and Your Friend, Iron Hand,
Vic and Ray, Imelda, Rüdiger, Silvertown Blues, Speedway at Nazareth,
Hill Farmer's Blues, Fare Thee Well Northumberland, A Place Where We Used to Live,
Back to Tupelo, Whoop De Doo, The Fish and the Bird, Haul Away, Go, Love, Yon Two Crow,
Kingdom of Gold, Follow the Ribbon, Long Cool Girl, Wherever I Go, Terminal of Tribute To,
My Bacon Role, Drovers' Road, Sweeter Than the Rain, Your Own Sweet Way, Feel Like Going Home,
If This Is Goodbye...
I will decide the final 22 players after their seing their final form, there maybe injuries etc..
Romeo and Juliet, Private Investigations, Money for Nothing, Tunnel of Love,
Once Upon a Time in the West, Going Home) my own thing, pre-season extended camp squad would include:
Planet, It never rains, Lions, 6 blade knife, Where Do You Think You're Going? ride across the river,
The Man's Too Strong, Why Worry,Fade to black, You and Your Friend, Iron Hand,
Vic and Ray, Imelda, Rüdiger, Silvertown Blues, Speedway at Nazareth,
Hill Farmer's Blues, Fare Thee Well Northumberland, A Place Where We Used to Live,
Back to Tupelo, Whoop De Doo, The Fish and the Bird, Haul Away, Go, Love, Yon Two Crow,
Kingdom of Gold, Follow the Ribbon, Long Cool Girl, Wherever I Go, Terminal of Tribute To,
My Bacon Role, Drovers' Road, Sweeter Than the Rain, Your Own Sweet Way, Feel Like Going Home,
If This Is Goodbye...
I will decide the final 22 players after their seing their final form, there maybe injuries etc..
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Imaginary Perfect MK (Farewell or Age 75 or Charity?) Concert Setlist
« Last post by rmarques821 on May 27, 2024, 09:09:21 PM »01. Border Reiver
02. Back On The Dancefloor
03. Sailing to Philadelphia
04. Hill Farmer's Blues
05. Janine
06. When It Comes To You
07. Romeo and Juliet
08. Love Over Gold
09. Punish The Monkey
10. Sultans Of Swing
11. Done With Bonaparte (with Emmylou Harris)
12. The Boy
13. In The Gallery
14. Boom, Like That
15. Basil
16. Speedway at Nazareth (with Emmylou Harris)
17. Tunnel Of Love
18. Brothers in Arms
19. Where Do You Think You're Going
20. Solid Rock (with Hank Marvin)
21. Follow The Ribbon (or The Long Highway)
Every studio album from DS to solo career represented, I believe.
02. Back On The Dancefloor
03. Sailing to Philadelphia
04. Hill Farmer's Blues
05. Janine
06. When It Comes To You
07. Romeo and Juliet
08. Love Over Gold
09. Punish The Monkey
10. Sultans Of Swing
11. Done With Bonaparte (with Emmylou Harris)
12. The Boy
13. In The Gallery
14. Boom, Like That
15. Basil
16. Speedway at Nazareth (with Emmylou Harris)
17. Tunnel Of Love
18. Brothers in Arms
19. Where Do You Think You're Going
20. Solid Rock (with Hank Marvin)
21. Follow The Ribbon (or The Long Highway)
Every studio album from DS to solo career represented, I believe.
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Knopfler/Clapton relationship
« Last post by Robson on May 27, 2024, 09:05:17 PM »"I vaguely remember someone asking Guy Fletcher about it during the pandemic, and think he said something like "Yeah, very sad".
I remembered that too. Eric Clapton went through vaccines very badly.
I remembered that too. Eric Clapton went through vaccines very badly.
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Knopfler/Clapton relationship
« Last post by stratmad on May 27, 2024, 08:59:34 PM »It's around 2:10-2:20. I don't exactly know who is referring to when he says "how pretentious". Is it the fan, or Jackson, or himself?
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Knopfler/Clapton relationship
« Last post by Rail King on May 27, 2024, 08:53:08 PM »Clapton has cancelled his shows in Russia, following Ukraine's invasion. So he's probably not that much of a putinist.
Well, he actually says in that same video interview that he didn't cancel the Russian shows because of Putin and the war, but because the hotels in Moscow were full due to some fashion show. He then goes on to say that he would like to go to Moscow soon and play there with Roger Waters. So much for that. Sorry to say so, but he's totally deranged.
But yes, Dusty, we all have people like that around us (some of which I still have affection for in spite of their views). I'm not sure if "don't bring up politics" is the right strategy, though. You hear that a lot these days: no politics at work, no politics in sports, no politics at school, no politics over dinner ... – I wonder where people think politics should be discussed. That's the very idea of democracy and a republic ("res publica", latin for "the public matter"), to discuss politics out in the open, with each and everyone.
That said, I'm aware that this forum is about Mark Knopfler and his music, so no need to take this further. I'd just be interested if anyone hears about any comments from Mark or his camp about Eric's (and Van's, or Roger Waters') views. I vaguely remember someone asking Guy Fletcher about it during the pandemic, and think he said something like "Yeah, very sad". It would be truly interesting to know what they make of it. It is sad.
Stratmad, the thing about Clapton making fun of his fans I have missed. If you have a link, thank you.
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Imaginary Perfect MK (Farewell or Age 75 or Charity?) Concert Setlist
« Last post by stratmad on May 27, 2024, 08:51:47 PM »Nice.
Does chatgpt say who should be in the band?
Not sure if Dylan is a good idea - too much movement in the corridors as Dylan fans wander in and Knopfler fans wander out, or the other way around ;-)
Does chatgpt say who should be in the band?
Not sure if Dylan is a good idea - too much movement in the corridors as Dylan fans wander in and Knopfler fans wander out, or the other way around ;-)