This song was played on my 11 year old sons funeral. I am a big fan of Dire Straits and that was my son too. I miss him so much.

*-Who Still Thinks In 2024 That Mark Knopfler Is One Of The Most Underrated Artists.?*

We had this song played at my brother funeral.he was our hero and we brought him home to newcastle

Why does this song bring tears to the eyes of a 75 year old man every time I play it?? Loved it in the movie when it came out and love it still.

This never stops being wonderful. All these years later.

I was born, grew up and lived my entire 73 years in Georgia USA but every time I hear this my heart longs for Scotland and England! There is a German word 'fernweh' for being homesick for a country not your own. I get very ferweh away when I listen to this!

There is so many egotistical people in the music business, who are not half the creative musical genius that Mark Knopfler is, where as Mark is just a level headed working class guy who’s music has touched so many people, including myself, I hope he knows how loved and respected he is.

🩵🩵🩵 I would like to dedicate this song to my daddy who passed away April 2024. Love you always and forever Pa ❤ your daughter xo

The genius of Mark Knopfler is unparalleled anywhere on this planet...he is the very essence of a Maestro....

Like any artful masterpiece this ballad never gets old. This song inspired me throughout my end stage heart failure from 42 to 52, when every breath had become a laborious task. This song gave me hope that blissful peace and rest wasn't far away, making peace with dying is the most liberating thought I've ever had, incredibly I was one of the very few extremely fortunate ones who received a heart transplant..... even though I don't feel like "a young man sitting in an old man's bar waiting for my chance to die" anymore, this song still moves me in ways which are hard to comprehend, and my adopted heart cherishes this masterpiece as much as my old worn out and discarded one. Thank you Mark you'll never know how many people you have helped with your unbelievable talent and brilliant humility. Bless you my man! Peace and love to everyone reading this comment.

Thank you for this song, Mark Knopfler 🙏

This is where the music begins and ends!

Like Money For Nothing , Brothers In Arms, Telegraph Road and Sultans Of Swing this is a timeless classic.

My ma went home for the last month of her life and on November 11th (2023) her ashes were scattered in the Firth of Clyde, close to where her mother's ashes had been scattered 20 years ago. I feel raw emotions listening to this and cry an awful lot.... but in a good way. I'm so happy she got home. Beautiful tune.

Played at every Newcastle United home match as the Team disperse on entry. Koppfler was recently honoured by the club with his own shirt with his name on it as the fans unveiled a massive banner, 'United! Brothers in Arms!'

You can see the joy in his face, playing this song.

All these comments from people who lost loved ones. My heart goes out to you. My heart is hugging yours. You are not alone.

A masterpiece from the hands of a genius.

This will be played at my mother's funeral on the 8th February. Whenever I hear this, I'll think of her "going home" to paradise ❤

This is one of those pieces of music that makes you nostalgic for a place that never really was, but every time you hear it you get the belief it can be again. It's a feeling not a piece of music, I can't put anything else as a comparison

I am seeing a lot of comments of people having heard this at a funeral of a beloved one. But I am here because I want this played on my funeral, whenever my time might be.

I get chills every time I listen to this. On a match day its amazing

This was played at my beloveds funeral this year. He was carried into it… He always loved Dire Straits & Marks playing in particular. ThankYou ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

the more I listen to this song, the more magical it is. Mark is a genius. I love you Mark. ❤️ 😘♥️😘

So proud to have been born in Newcastle upon Tyne. And so was my daughter, in the amazing RVI, who fought hard for her life against all the odds and is now a sassy, hard headed stubborn and confident young girl. Just like the city - she never gives in!

I want this played at my funeral.

I get homesick every time I hear this. Was living in the West of Scotland at the time where most of the film was shot and was an extra in the ceilidh scene towards the end.

This song was played on a dear friends funeral service who was a keen guitarist and a Dire Steaits fan and so as a mark of respect I've now added this to my playlist. What natural raw talent by Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler is my favorite guitarist 🎸 in the world This song "Local Hero Going Home" I want to dedicate to my mom that passed away September 29,2020. Not only it reminds me of her, because she is my hero and I miss her so very much. I played it on her funeral. Mom, this song is for you ❤ Thank you so very much Mark.

As a geordie 🖤⚪🖤⚪ this song means everything to us it's like our national anthem ❤ 🖤 ⚪

RIP to Local Hero Richard A. "Dick" Samuels. He died in May 2021 at the age of 77 from a sudden illness related to COVID-19. He was my railroad coworker, and a mentor to me. He was a true gentleman, a legend, larger than life person. He was a Trail Blazer in the best sense of the word. It's a devastating loss for me, because I knew him since 1998. He was a Local Hero to everybody who knew him, myself included. Gone, but not forgotten. Clear Tracks and High Green on the big railroad in the sky. Two Bells.

I'm from Morocco, Mark and David knopfler "Dire Straits" were and they still the best in the World and sure WE will Never Seen like him, I love his music from 1984

We played this as the curtains closed around my dad for one last time 😢. Music that will always be close to my heart ❤️. RIP DAD

Thank you Newcastle for sending me here every home game.

Can't imagine losing a child I lost my wife last Year it still hurts

Mark Knopfler is simply great at what he does

I just can't get enough of this brilliant song mark knoffler was one of the best musicians ever

A couple of years ago I had to arrange my old mum's funeral , we both loved lively music , I,m a Mike Oldfield devotee , but I have this music on vinyl , I used various tracks that meant a lot to her during life , she was part Scots yet never knew it , so we assembled to Mike Oldfield's Tattoo , quietly played as background music, then her favourite Tom Jones track as 6 massive blokes that she knew every one of carried her coffin in , The Green Green Grass Of Home , a couple of carefully placed other tracks , as part of the service , then , the same big guys , all smartly scrubbed up , carried her coffin out again to this main theme , as she really was " Going Home " . The big blokes are all my lifelong mates , & we were allowed to have the service in a tiny but very picturesque Norman Estate Church that is normally closed , mum was born on that estate & married my late Dad there , & this music seemed to fit perfectly , my advice to anyone else thinking of doing this , just go for it . A very kind neighbour . a celebrity D.J. arranged the music for nothing , such is the value of long - term good neighbours .

Getting to the little fishing village in Scotland where they filmed Local Hero is definitely on my bucket list.

15 years ago I lost my wife and soulmate she’d been bye my side since we were 15 years old,11 years ago I lost our oldest son he was 46 years old I miss them both every minute of every day this piece of music always takes me back my son and I were both great dire strait fans and listening to this I always shed a tear or two

I want this song played at my funeral

This is my all time favourite piece of music and have requested it to be played at my funeral.

I love how Mark looks so happy while playing

Had this at my dad's funeral can't listen to this without crying

An absolute undisputed example of talent, pure and simple, i don't give a shit as to where mark was born or where he was raised, just enjoy the fact that his gift came through hard graft and old school work ethos honing his craft to become the legendary player that he is, plus his own thing going towards the teenage cancer Trust single and the rest that contributed, i absolutely salute you all, respect 👏

All these years this movie has been one of my faves of all time, I never knew this tune was called "Going Home". My father hated movies. The only movie he would ever watch was Local Hero, it was his favorite. He loved Mark Knopfler's music. When Dad died, I knew exactly what piece of music I needed to pick. It was this one. When my Mom followed him 6 months later I couldn't think of a better one than this either, because she loved watching the only movie my Dad liked along with him. They are Home now. Thank you Mark Knopfler for this incredible gift.

This is my all time favourite piece of music and have requested it to be played at my funeral. I listen to it often as it’s so beautiful.

Mark Knopfler best musicians in the world

Beautiful music. And one of the greatest series ever. As a scot, we had the best u.s shows over here. I used to sit as a boy with all the family, hill street blues, cheers, cagney and lacey, the littlest hobo lassie, the waltons, little house on the prairie, huckleberry finn,

One of my Top 5 all-time favorite movies, not the least of which is due to the heavenly soundtrack. Someday I'll get to Scotland & this theme will be running thru my head!

Such a powerful, moving instrumental from Mark Knopfler. I believe this "theme" plays in full as the credits roll on the "Local Hero" film. I remember sitting there, not wanting to move as the song built up, and felt how rousing the song is at the conclusion of an excellent film.

Wonderful! When I listen to this song I feel closer to God.

One of the most beautifully haunting pieces of music in existence. ❣️🌹😊😢

One of the best soundtracks I ever heard. And there was Burt Lancaster still alive. He was a great actor. I miss the time there was good music in films. Today only counts the film.

I can see why people want this played at a funeral but the section from about 2 minutes and 20 seconds in was played on the pipe organ as my wife and I left the church at our wedding. Magical sound. Magical piece of music and such a strong memory.

Mark Knopfler is just a great guy who can take you to unexpected places through his music. Always. It is timeless. Eternal. Still now in 2022. Any moment is perfect to enjoy his music. As well as Dire Straits' music... Just wonderful!!

Best tune ever made

I love the emotion he he puts in this song. It's like being in heaven. So touching,calming and soothing. Love his facial expression. Great job.

Seeing Mark live for the first time in 2019 was a real highlight of my life. Sailing to Philadelphia and What it Is are two fantastic songs that if you have never heard, will blow you away.

Played at my pals funeral yesterday RIP Andy P

the best in the world. Mark knopfler

Such a masterpiece! Mark, please play this song alive on your next tour.

I fill up every time I hear this - also the best ever ending to a live concert, and it's played (very loudly) as Newcastle United enter the field at St James' Park!

+Mark Knopfler I was 8 years old when this song came out. And I don't believe I knew what goosebumps were until then. I remember seeing Dire Straits when they cam to my town when I was 11. To tell the truth, I was outside in the carpark of the outdoor stadium with my father and his friends sitting on the bonnet of our car with those who missed out on tickets. When they finished playing this song one of the guys we were with exclaimed "Well I can die happy now!" I was in total agreement. To this day, this song can give me goosebumps upon goosebumps no problem at all. This song is the best song, unequivocally, ever written.

Strangely reassuring and unforgettable tune, and that extremely well mixed with the atmosphere of one the best films ever produced in and about Scotland, starring Burt Lancaster in the last significant role in his long acting career. In all respects, Local Hero was one hell of a remarklable film.

3:23 until 3.28. The phrasing in those five seconds is just pure musical genius. If you weren't sure before, this is the moment when - if you're a musician - you absolutely know that this could only be the late, great, legendary Michael Brecker playing that saxophone line.

this song brings memories of my late brother

It's my all-time favorite 😍 ❤️ 💕 .. will be played as my farewell song...❤

One of the greatest songs of all time, brings back so much memory from my childhood

I feel homesick every time I listen to this song...masterpiece..classic

Heavenly, heart touching ❤️ Forever music 👏

This was played when I carried my dad's casket to his resting place for me the last time. Brings a tear to my eye every time

Magic from my Homeland, Scotland

I remember playing this for my eldest nephew when he was a few months old. He didn't smile or cry, but he seemed very contented.

Beyond beautiful ❤ Mark Knoppler is a musical magician 🎩 xx

Och.....Losing your wee boy. My heart goes out to you......his parents plus friends. A tear in my eye. Colin ❤ (Scotland).

That's what music is all about! Mark Knopfler, his strings and the team👌 , they never failed to disappoint! Legends😑

I loved this movie and the music suited it so perfectly.

Mark is a Scot and he brings the heart of Scotland into this music. I love Scotland and visit it more than any other place on my vacations, I feel Marks love for his home country in this piece...it moves my heart like no other full instrumental guitar solo. 💖🎸🎵🎶🎵🎶 I am visiting Scotland later this week and will be sitting on the banks of Loch Awe and Loch Lomond and strolling on the coasts of Loch Fynne even going up to Ben Nevis on the gondolier and I will be playing this wonderful music whilst I am there on my device...taking in the wonderful Scottish air....there's no place like it. 💕

Mark Knopfler, the greatest guitar player ever

I remember when the film came out. The most striking about the movie, for me, was the sound track. It still is.

Reminds me of the shadows. It is coming from the heart.❤❤❤

Possibly my favourite tune of all time.

Mark Knopfler my favorite. ❤❤❤

Mark is one of a kind!

My all time favorite. August 4th 1985. I was 28 years old. Pine Knob Clarkston, Michigan Brothers in Arms tour and I was for ever in love with Dire Straights and of Course Mark Knopfler. I love the music as much today as I did then. I was a young Mom of one back in those days. Now my oldest will be 41 this September. I went on to have 4 grandchildren. Two of may sons played the Brothers In Arm CD when they proposed to their future wives. Ride Across the River and I was hooked for ever. Mark I love your music so much better than the rest. I will listen to your music until the end.

Masterpiece.

After all these years and many times I listened to this song it still makes me emotional (cry) Thanks for all you do!

I remember seeing this 'little' film purely by chance, late one night on TV long ago. It, I think, more than any other inspiration, made me more environmentally aware of the future of our little blue ball. I really love the movie itself, the cast, the setting, the story, the message.., but this song.. Ohhh, this song.. starts so soft and gentle, almost melancholic. Then it changes tempo, becomes decidedly upbeat, and leaves one with a good feeling deep inside. Thank you Mark for such a wonderfully beautiful 'little' song for this 'little' film.

Recently I moved back to where my parents live, it's been twenty good years in another city, but it is good to be back...

There are certain songs that will always stand the test of time This is one of them.

One of my favorite songs for many, many years.

Thank you Mark , for all good and God given Music that you give to us !! God bless you, Mark !

Reminds me of how much I miss living in Scotland.

Anyone else in tears listening to this on the evening nufc secured champions league football? Ready for next season aboard the HOWE TRAIN ❤❤❤❤◼◻◼◻◼◻

I was out the other day,and a girl walked past, she had a tattoo that read,no rain,no flowers!it blew me away!

Forever my favorite song.

Masterpriece of every Time!! ❤ Leyend Forever 😢

Mark - I'm A Fan! I'm A Musician. I can't wait to hear the rendition! Jonny Weiss 🎶

Io sono un estimatore da sempre sei dire straits e di mark knopfler, uno dei più grandi chitarristi del mondo. A 72 anni compiuti suona ancora da dio. Se gli metti in mano un micio vileda e capace di estrarre musica anche da quello. The best of mark knopfler. ❤