26. When The Toon Do Anything Other Than Lose
YoutubeWhat Newcastle fans have been through over the years is truly a test of our patience, but when all is said and done the fact that things might not always go so smoothly doesn't really matter. Despite the well-publicised protests, and the vocal discontent, we're never going to give up on the team, no matter what they do - or fail to do - on the pitch. We're a one city team, after all, and the only city in the UK to have the stadium as the crowning piece of the city centre itself, and football just matters more. And God forbid anyone seeking glory ends up supporting Man Utd or Chelsea.
25. The Dire Straits' Legacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTP2RUD_cL0 The intro to Money for Nothing stands on its own, but then there's Sultan's of Swing's solo... oh, or the brilliant Lady Writer... or Brothers in Arms, or Tunnel of Lo.... you get the idea. Dire Straits are one of the most under-appreciated bands there's ever been.
24. The Sage In General
WikipediaHome to some of the most magical musical experiences you'll ever have, the acoustically-proficient Sage has been temporary home to everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd to guitar-wizard Jon Gomm - and if you're ever curious as to where one of the best venues for music in the country is, it's right here.