Mark Knopfler's Classic Is A Hit — For The First Time
Mark Knopfler hasn't been a regular on the charts in recent years, but that hasn't stopped fans both new and old from keeping his music alive. This week, the legendary guitarist and former Dire Straits frontman finds himself back on two U.K.-based tallies, thanks to one of the most beloved cuts from his solo discography, which continues to resonate and take on new meaning.
'Going Home' opens at No. 62 on the Official Singles Downloads chart in the U.K. It enters just two rungs below that on the Official Singles Sales chart. Both placements mark a debut for the instrumental rock track, which has quietly remained in the public consciousness for decades — especially in one particular corner of the country.
Looking solely at his solo efforts, Knopfler has now landed three bestselling tunes on the downloads-only tally and four on the wider singles sales chart. What's especially noteworthy is that all of these wins have landed on those rankings in just the past year.
'Going Home' isn't a brand new viral smash, nor is it a random rediscovery. It has always had a certain level of visibility, particularly in Newcastle. The track serves as the walkout song for the city's soccer team, so locals have heard it regularly for years.
After Newcastle secured a Carabao Cup win, local hero Sam Fender performed 'Going Home' during a show in Berlin. That performance, paired with the team's success and hometown pride, reignited interest in the song and helped push it onto the charts.
Originally titled 'Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero,' the tune was released back in 1983. It was featured in the film Local Hero and on its official soundtrack. The track is purely instrumental, a relative rarity among charting singles. Despite its lack of lyrics, 'Going Home' has long stood as a fan favorite and a standout in his solo discography.
Adding to the excitement surrounding the song, Knopfler re-released 'Going Home' in 2024 as a charity effort under the name Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes. The updated version included contributions from dozens of music legends, and it was launched to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
This version marked the final recording ever made by the late Jeff Beck, and it also features names like Sheryl Crow, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Tom Morello, Ringo Starr, and yes, Fender.
That release has had its own success, too. This week, the supergroup edition climbs from No. 51 to No. 25 on the Official Physical Singles chart. That upward move also marks its fifty-second week on the ranking, marking a full year on the list.
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