Mark Knopfler

There are, and always have been writers who could knock out a really good tune, If you need a good example how about Fly Me To The Moon. Van Morrison can make it rock when he’s out there on the stage, And if it’s jazz that you require then check out Patti Page. But if you want some songs so good that they make your heart just purr, Then its’ got to be the truly great songs of the wonderful Mark Knopfler.

Sinatra he could sing a song like no one else would dare , Dean Martin he was so relaxed he didn’t leave his chair. Elvis Presley swayed his hips and made the ladies scream, Johnny Ray would cry a lot and so the girls would dream. But music wouldn’t be as great or make the spirits stir, If we couldn’t listen to the songs of the great Mark Knopfler.

Carl Perkins told us not to step on his

old blue suede shoes, Johnny Cash in Folsom Jail sang to those who were paying their dues, When Jerry Lewis played the keys the crowd would all go wild. Chuck Berry did the duck - walk and everybody smiled. There are singers who have come and gone just like the sound of Doppler But a sound I know that will never fade is the sound of our Mark Knopfler.

Bobby Darin crooned a lot and pulled at the old heart strings And there were many other songs and most of those were Bing’s Little Jimmy Osmond was every mothers’ dream, And if you’re into “concept” stuff then check out Pink Floyd and Cream. We pay our money make a choice and get what we prefer, And I’m so glad I’ve made my choice yes it’s the great Mark Knopfler.

Let Pavarotti sing his songs replete with that great love tryst, And play away you orchestras those classics I insist. If music be the food of love as someone said then play on, What would be the point of life if all music was gone. But when it comes to good music I’m sure you will concur There is nothing like the sounds of the great Mark Knopfler.

There are so many bands around all playing really good stuff, Give me all the new songs I really can’t get enough. George Ezra, Paolo Latini, John Legend are just a few, So many acts from which to choose and they all deserve their due. But there is one artist on whom an honour I would confer, We honoured our dear Elton so arise Sir Mark Knoplfer.