Hi, It was filmed in July 1983 at Hammersmith Odeon, London. I know this because I was there, I recognise the people clapping in the front row! I was, just, 18 and it was the second gig I went to, the first was the Rolling Stones at Wembley (Still Life Tour) so the bar was set very high. I thought this was normal, but its not, its still one of my top gigs, they all killed it: Mark, Guitar vocals and all round genius. Hal Lindes on backing guitar and backing vocals John Illsley, Bass and backing vocal The brilliant Alan Clark on keys (With Tommy Mandel on back up keys I think its mostly Hammond Organ) Last but not least, the wonderful Terry Williams in drums, the best drummer you've never heard of! The show took a while to get going, but after this it really kicked in to gear, we also realised how good they really are, this show is one of the best ever recorded by any band. You can also see they were loving it and we were too, I was on the balcony, a few rows back and we were getting scared in case it came down, it was banging! For me, because I love good drumming, Terry Williams was the star, peerless. He always played flat out! I'm sure you'll enjoy any song from this show, but you have to watch Telegraph Road, its the law! Thanks for a great reaction❤❤
Stand up and take bow sir. I'm super jealous of you. Though not old enough at the time I would love to have been there for this performance. It's my first stop when time travel is realised. I'll come look you up! 😀
@@adrianstreet1973 See you there! I was about four rows back, behind the people you could see clapping in the video. I might not recognise myself, I had (long) hair back then!
agreed !! one of the top guitar players of his generation. he was a subtle, but not shy player. no big crunching licks, just tasteful playing around the melody..
Mark Knopfler is a legendary guitarist. His finger style, the way he picks the strings is what that gives that special sound. The way he sings though is somewhat at a lower level than his guitar prowess. Later in their career they wrote *Brothers in arms* where his singing I think is way more melodic and it's a softer song. I strongly suggest you check it out one day, specially the official video where they mix animation and real footage, a masterpiece.
‘They’ (DS) didn’t write “Brothers in Arms’, Mark wrote & arranged all the songs and lyrics for all 6 Dire Straits Albums, including his 10 Solo Albums. Amazing musicians, Alan Clark, John Illsley, Guy Fletcher, & Jack Sonni, have all lauded MK’s songwriting abilities, & Alan Clark said on video that no one else could do what MK did, i.e. have at least 20 songs ready for each DS album. Also, I do find it pretty arrogant when people with cloth ears assume all MK’s fans have the same sad condition. His voice is an integral part of DS sound, thousands of fans love the tone of his vocals singing or talking, and as his band members tell it nobody else could do MK’s lyrics justice. Finally, MK himself is not a fan of the animated and/or recorded ‘official’ videos, he feels they do not represent the songs, and for the ‘real’ experience you should watch the LIVE concert performances which give you additional content & a lot more atmosphere. Totally agree. I❤MK & DS, & MK Solo
Also for "Local Hero". This theme is really great : Dire Straits - Local Hero - Wild Theme LIVE (On the Night, 1993) HD ruclips.net/video/Vh2GFoDae8Y/видео.html The movie was also very good, i think it was maybe even the last movie from the great Burt Lancaster.
"Live Alchemy" was Released in '84 . This album reminds me of a friend who while skiing basically wrapped his leg around a tree (literally from how he tells the story ) He broke his femur . But during the surgery to repair the bad fracture / break , it became infected . He wound up spending 6 months in the hospital . He was a music junkie like me so brought him one of my 30 tape holding cassette cases & "Live Alchemy" became one of his favorites to listen to .BTW Nice chair bopping today Red ! 🙂
Terry Williams on drums - his dad was in the audience in Hammersmith Odeon, London, - watching his son doing a big gig. Knopfler told Terry to go All-In to impress the old man. As per John Illsley's book «My Life in Dire Straits»
Too cool. Please elaborate, but be prepared for people who will say you're lying. Some people just got to do that anytime somebody has a story about a brush with fame.
Back to 1984 🙂 One of the best live show ever !! This was the line up: Mark Knopfler - lead guitar, lead vocals John Illsley - bass, background vocals Hal Lindes - guitar, background vocals Alan Clark - piano, keyboards Terry Williams - drums Tommy Mandel - additional keyboards Mel Collins - sax (not present on stage during this song) Joop de Korte - percussions (not present on stage during this song)
You can Joop at various times during this song, depending on the camera angle. You can clearly see him at 5:31 as the spotlight picks him up dancing behind the keyboards.
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. Including road tripping. What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making a living like that wouldn't suck.🤑🤑 Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert is incredible.🤩🤩
i remember when i first heard them on my car radio in 77 or 78, i was 18yrs old, totally different sound from anybody else and great songs, still not got old, just wish i had the car that i was driving when i first heard them, 1969 chevelle SS black on black,
I lost counting how many reactions to this epic song i saw and each and every time with same joy and emotions.Since i already know each frame of it i couldn't take my eyes of you seeing how much you enjoyed this one..and i also noticed what lovely voice you have-you could work easy in media.Telegraph Road from same concert is a MUST.
One of your favorite musicians, Ale Villarreal, named this song when asked "what song do you wish you had written". She became even cooler, if possible. ❤
Great memories from this band. They where big as hell during the late 70 and 80. I remember tis track Sultans of swing beeing playd all over europe and the rest of the world. I was on the beautiful island of Naxos Greece in 1978. The sun was hot...the beer was cold and the women ever so beautiful. From every bar on the island you could hear Sultans of swing. Great song...great guitarr playing....Dire straits one of the greatest bands ever. Thank you for this reaction.❤❤❤Cheers from a finn in Sweden.
Look at the way the band are looking at each other and smiling its as though they can,t believe how on fire and in the zone they are they are playing above themselves the gods of music are looking down and telling them to give the fans something special that they will never forget. Just musical perfection by the whole band
Thank you for this, Red. It is easy to see when a reactor listens to this: the reactor's body always moves with the music. I once came across a reactor who sat as still as a rock throughout this performance and said that the music was too repetitive. It takes all sorts. You spotted the Welsh talent on the drums. Well done. That was Terry Williams who celebrated the fact that his Dad was in the audience by giving us all a great performance. I saw him playing with the Welsh band, Man who played in London many times during the 1970s. I have seen plenty of great drummers but Terry was the best. Sadly, very few ever do a reaction to Man.
@@redheadedneighbor Sadly, there are not many live videos of Man. They were quite big in the UK and Germany. I saw them dozens of times. During the 70s they were the best live band in London. People don't react to them because they were never popular enough but anyone who saw them was always blown away. If you like, I shall look for a suitable video of Man for you to react to. Many have no visuals and they were like a heavier and tighter version of the Grateful Dead and their heroes were the Quicksilver Messenger Service who, like the Dead, were also based in San Francisco
I remember when my record store got this album, they played the videos of new arrivals on one of the schreens in the shop. I like, heard it for a second and I told the girl behind the counter "I got to have this!" It´s always best live he´s a spectacular guitar player.
I absolutely love the way the electric guitar guy makes his guitar ring at the line, "And says at last, just as the time bell rings" absolutely beyond awesome song 🔥🔥🔥 that long electric guitar riff was fire, I love when bands do that, with any instrument, like a harmonica or something super cool 😎
Yeah, totally get the Dylan reference. This from their first and equal best album communique - circa 1980. Recorded this and making movies onto , the other great, onto a c90. My mates big sister owned them. Recorded everything as a kid. She also had Van Morrison moondance and the doors. Went off Dire straits on the mtv, cd time. Mark is a legend. Your joyful reactions are an absolute delight. 👍🏽👍❤
You're so right about the resemblance to Bob Dylan. I first heard this song of the Dire Strait album in a cafe on Moscow Road, London in 1978. And asked the cafe staff was this a new Dylan song! Have followed Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler ever since - what a beautiful musical journey it is!
I know exactly what you mean about him reminding you of Dylan. The first time I heard this song on the radio when it first came out,before the DJ had announced the song and artist I thought it was a new Dylan song. I was blown away to find out it wasn’t. But glad to hear such an incredible new band. He did some session work for Dylan in the late 70s early 80s.
So glad you reacted to this. That ending instrumental part is piee eargasm. One off the beat live performance of all time. The drummer had the time of his life too. Have a look at Industrial Disease by Dire Straits. Fun song lyrically
Cool to see you react to this performance, basically it's 'Sultana of Swing' on steroid's as the record version is played and sung more straight forward, And you know, once you mentioned it - you can hear a Dylanesque singing cadence or quality in this performance - perhaps cuz he's from Glasgow, Scotland. Til your next one 🤘💙
The song is about a jazz ensemble Mark Knopfler saw performing earnestly in a deserted pub; they called themselves the Sultans of Swing. The crowd might not have cared, but they were doing it for the love of the music.
You may have heard of, or perhaps even watched, the movie "The Princess Bride". Soundtrack by Mark Knopfler who's guitar playing you just enjoyed. One of my favourite guitarists.
Hey RHN, Another excellent reaction!!! Your getting into a ton of great music. Glad your enjoying it. Keep it up. Cheers from the great white north 🇨🇦. We'll not so white right now.
I expect excellence from the 3 front-men, but that new (at the time) drummer. Dude killed it, brought it back to life, roughed it up and then killed it again!
This is the song that made me first fall in love with Dire Straits. My understanding about the drummer he was a bit more dynamic in this concert because his dad was in the audience. Maybe somebody can clarify this a bit more.
Yeah, there is some Bob flavor style in there. As many will comment, the whole Alchemy Live is fenomenal, but "Telegraph Road" is sublime and a masterpiece. Also, the official music video of "Brother in arms" is one amazing song (and video) in many ways. Greetings from Sweden
They are as smooth as a newborn baby's butt ain't they !!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And you are bouncing like a baby in a high chair I love your energy Red ❤❤❤❤ #direstraits #direstraitsreaction #sultansofswing #sultansofswingreaction #guitar #classicrockreaction #markknopfler #redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #29K #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #bestbadjokes
This song was their FIRST single. Mark is one of the best guitarists in rock. Terry Williams on drums was just phenomenal. Mark is still recording and doing intimate live shows. Terry is 76 and retired in Swansea Wales.
Yes, Mark had some Dylan-style vocal rhythms early in his career. Less so as time went on. But there were also times Dylan sounded like Mark for the simple reason that he hired Mark to play lead guitar in his band. "Slow Train Coming" is a good example, where you can hear Dylan's vocals and Mark's lead guitar on the same song. The two also toured together later on.
Bob Dylan was and is one of the inspirations for Mark Knopfler. Later in his career Knopfler was invited by Dylan to produce two of his albums as well as to play with him on а World tour and multiple live gigs.
Sultans came out in 1978. Those who commented that they were at this show are so fortunate. This is Dire Straits at their best. Knopfler’s guitar tone is instantly recognizable.
They "came close together" because one relayed a message to another. Then, Mark turned and looked at the drummer. It was because the drummer, Terry's, father had just arrived to watch his son play with this band for the first time.
Enjoyed this reaction , 41 yrs old and still this sounds amazing. You've probably never heard of this song before but The First Picture Of You by the Lotus Eaters is in my opinion one of the most amazing records ever made. Definitely worth a review , I don't think you'll be disappointed. Keep up the great work.
One of those songs that got played a lot but I DON'T get tired of!! From the debut album and a GREAT album. One that encourages you to upgrade your Hi-fi system!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Mark Knopfler, Lead guitar Hal Lindes, Rhythm guitar John Illsey, Bass guitar Terry Williams, Drums Alan Clark, Keys And for these shows July 22/23 Hammersmith Odeon 1983 additional guest keys, Tommy Mandel.
Such a good band, I really enjoy Knoepfler's never using a pick, it's such a different sound than most rock bands. My favorite song of theirs is off of this album as well. It's called In The Gallery. It may not make a great reaction video because it's a song only die hard really know, but it's worth a listen. I challenge anyone to listen to that song and sit still. I dont think you can do it :) As others have said on this board, Telegraph Road is another amazing song of theirs.
he plays with his thumb and first finger and index finger , I also play that way, more work to do with less fingers but less to think about, he's a genius.
The song was originally released in May 1978, but it did not chart at the time. Following its re-issue in January 1979, the song entered the American music pop chart.
I saw Dire Straits in Toronto back in the 80's. A young upstart named Stevie Ray Vaughan opened for them. There was a girl close to our group who screamed, " Is that Sting? " when they played Money For Nothing. It wasn't him, but she must have been embarrassed.
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of Music.
And 'Sultans of Swing' is a true and immortal masterpiece.
No doubt about it.
Hi,
It was filmed in July 1983 at Hammersmith Odeon, London.
I know this because I was there, I recognise the people clapping in the front row!
I was, just, 18 and it was the second gig I went to, the first was the Rolling Stones at Wembley (Still Life Tour) so the bar was set very high.
I thought this was normal, but its not, its still one of my top gigs, they all killed it:
Mark, Guitar vocals and all round genius.
Hal Lindes on backing guitar and backing vocals
John Illsley, Bass and backing vocal
The brilliant Alan Clark on keys (With Tommy Mandel on back up keys I think its mostly Hammond Organ)
Last but not least, the wonderful Terry Williams in drums, the best drummer you've never heard of!
The show took a while to get going, but after this it really kicked in to gear, we also realised how good they really are, this show is one of the best ever recorded by any band.
You can also see they were loving it and we were too, I was on the balcony, a few rows back and we were getting scared in case it came down, it was banging!
For me, because I love good drumming, Terry Williams was the star, peerless. He always played flat out!
I'm sure you'll enjoy any song from this show, but you have to watch Telegraph Road, its the law!
Thanks for a great reaction❤❤
Stand up and take bow sir. I'm super jealous of you. Though not old enough at the time I would love to have been there for this performance. It's my first stop when time travel is realised. I'll come look you up! 😀
@@adrianstreet1973 See you there!
I was about four rows back, behind the people you could see clapping in the video.
I might not recognise myself, I had (long) hair back then!
I'd love to of been there but I didn't come along until 1987 😢😂
One of the most unique guitar playing styles of all time from one of greatest players a n d yes the drummer kills it on this live version
agreed !! one of the top guitar players of his generation. he was a subtle, but not shy player. no big crunching licks, just tasteful playing around the melody..
+1 And he is fingerpicking.
@@atpat480 Mark is also left handed, and self taught.
@@tazjammer Forgot all about it 😁.
Not really...you'll find it a lot in country. Also, although the sound is different, the style is reminiscent of flamenco
Terry Williams from Swansea on drums
I never get tired of this
Telegraph Road, the same concert is an absolute must watch 😊
I concur !
I concur.
I concur
This 👍👍
100%
One of the best live performances you’ll ever see imo…
Definitely top 10!
Absofucknlutely
The greatest live guitar performance of all time🔥
This was a masterclass in finger picking.
Mark Knopfler is a legendary guitarist. His finger style, the way he picks the strings is what that gives that special sound. The way he sings though is somewhat at a lower level than his guitar prowess. Later in their career they wrote *Brothers in arms* where his singing I think is way more melodic and it's a softer song. I strongly suggest you check it out one day, specially the official video where they mix animation and real footage, a masterpiece.
‘They’ (DS) didn’t write “Brothers in Arms’, Mark wrote & arranged all the songs and lyrics for all 6 Dire Straits Albums, including his 10 Solo Albums. Amazing musicians, Alan Clark, John Illsley, Guy Fletcher, & Jack Sonni, have all lauded MK’s songwriting abilities, & Alan Clark said on video that no one else could do what MK did, i.e. have at least 20 songs ready for each DS album. Also, I do find it pretty arrogant when people with cloth ears assume all MK’s fans have the same sad condition. His voice is an integral part of DS sound, thousands of fans love the tone of his vocals singing or talking, and as his band members tell it nobody else could do MK’s lyrics justice. Finally, MK himself is not a fan of the animated and/or recorded ‘official’ videos, he feels they do not represent the songs, and for the ‘real’ experience you should watch the LIVE concert performances which give you additional content & a lot more atmosphere. Totally agree. I❤MK & DS, & MK Solo
The sheer brilliance and joy in this performance brings me to tears almost every time I see it.
Wasn't till just recently that I found out that Mark Knopfler(lead singer) scored the music for the 1987 movie the Princess Bride
Also for "Local Hero". This theme is really great :
Dire Straits - Local Hero - Wild Theme LIVE (On the Night, 1993) HD
ruclips.net/video/Vh2GFoDae8Y/видео.html
The movie was also very good, i think it was maybe even the last movie from the great Burt Lancaster.
Mark has put the score to 6 or 7 movies. He’s so good.
He composed 9 movie scores, full of must listen to gems I❤MK
"Live Alchemy" was Released in '84 . This album reminds me of a friend who while skiing basically wrapped his leg around a tree (literally from how he tells the story ) He broke his femur . But during the surgery to repair the bad fracture / break , it became infected . He wound up spending 6 months in the hospital . He was a music junkie like me so brought him one of my 30 tape holding cassette cases & "Live Alchemy" became one of his favorites to listen to .BTW Nice chair bopping today Red ! 🙂
Howdy!! I crushed my leg and was introduced to RUclips when I got moving around and this was one of my favorites your friend is lucky to have you
One of THE bands of the 80's....
😉
Terry Williams on drums - his dad was in the audience in Hammersmith Odeon, London, - watching his son doing a big gig.
Knopfler told Terry to go All-In to impress the old man.
As per John Illsley's book «My Life in Dire Straits»
The band's tightness and Knopfler's guitar playing is otherworldly.
I must congratulate you for not interrupting that masterpiece.
Yes, I am a notorious interrupter… it took all I had to not burst out commentary at such magnificence
I had the honuor to play MarcKnopflers guitar.
Too cool. Please elaborate, but be prepared for people who will say you're lying. Some people just got to do that anytime somebody has a story about a brush with fame.
Back to 1984 🙂
One of the best live show ever !!
This was the line up:
Mark Knopfler - lead guitar, lead vocals
John Illsley - bass, background vocals
Hal Lindes - guitar, background vocals
Alan Clark - piano, keyboards
Terry Williams - drums
Tommy Mandel - additional keyboards
Mel Collins - sax (not present on stage during this song)
Joop de Korte - percussions (not present on stage during this song)
23rd July 1983
You can Joop at various times during this song, depending on the camera angle. You can clearly see him at 5:31 as the spotlight picks him up dancing behind the keyboards.
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. Including road tripping.
What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having.
Making a living like that wouldn't suck.🤑🤑
Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert is incredible.🤩🤩
Greatest live guitar performance of all time. And I was there. Still buzzing!
Greatest performance from everyone of them full stop👍👌
i remember when i first heard them on my car radio in 77 or 78, i was 18yrs old, totally different sound from anybody else and great songs, still not got old, just wish i had the car that i was driving when i first heard them, 1969 chevelle SS black on black,
I was fortunate enough to see this tour live in Houston, Texas in 1985 or 86. Best live performance EVER!!
This is from 1983. Please react to Telegraph Road from the same concert. And Tunnel of Love. You won't regret it.❤
1983 indeed at the Hammersmith Apollo, though I believe it was called the Odeon back then. Great album released the day before my birthday.
Wembley 1985 is better for Tunnel of love ruclips.net/video/6rlk34NuIoI/видео.html
I lost counting how many reactions to this epic song i saw and each and every time with same joy and emotions.Since i already know each frame of it i couldn't take my eyes of you seeing how much you enjoyed this one..and i also noticed what lovely voice you have-you could work easy in media.Telegraph Road from same concert is a MUST.
Thank you!
Wow, they rocked! Never seen this live vid before, seen many of Dire Straits, thanks for reacting & sharing!
Absolutely
I was a teenager in the late 80's and grew up listening to Dire Straits. They're amazing, and Mark Knofler is a god. ❤
Knopfler is a finger picking GOD...
One of your favorite musicians, Ale Villarreal, named this song when asked "what song do you wish you had written". She became even cooler, if possible. ❤
Yeah???
Thank you young Lady . I remember the day it was released. 1978,Take a listen to They're Brothers In Arms Album. Grammy winner!
Their self titled debut album was excellent too.
Great memories from this band. They where big as hell during the late 70 and 80. I remember tis track Sultans of swing beeing playd all over europe and the rest of the world. I was on the beautiful island of Naxos Greece in 1978. The sun was hot...the beer was cold and the women ever so beautiful. From every bar on the island you could hear Sultans of swing. Great song...great guitarr playing....Dire straits one of the greatest bands ever. Thank you for this reaction.❤❤❤Cheers from a finn in Sweden.
Way back 40 or so, years ago, this was one of CDs I picked up when I added a compact disc player to my stereo system.
Look at the way the band are looking at each other and smiling its as though they can,t believe how on fire and in the zone they are they are playing above themselves the gods of music are looking down and telling them to give the fans something special that they will never forget. Just musical perfection by the whole band
Terry Williams,, the reason i play drums,,took me nearly 4 year's to get this one down 🤘🏴
Love this band thank you. Tunnel of Love is a masterpiece from the same tour Alchemy, you will love it if you show it on here ❤
Thank you for this, Red. It is easy to see when a reactor listens to this: the reactor's body always moves with the music. I once came across a reactor who sat as still as a rock throughout this performance and said that the music was too repetitive. It takes all sorts. You spotted the Welsh talent on the drums. Well done. That was Terry Williams who celebrated the fact that his Dad was in the audience by giving us all a great performance. I saw him playing with the Welsh band, Man who played in London many times during the 1970s. I have seen plenty of great drummers but Terry was the best. Sadly, very few ever do a reaction to Man.
I have never heard of them! Wow!
@@redheadedneighbor Sadly, there are not many live videos of Man. They were quite big in the UK and Germany. I saw them dozens of times. During the 70s they were the best live band in London. People don't react to them because they were never popular enough but anyone who saw them was always blown away. If you like, I shall look for a suitable video of Man for you to react to. Many have no visuals and they were like a heavier and tighter version of the Grateful Dead and their heroes were the Quicksilver Messenger Service who, like the Dead, were also based in San Francisco
I remember when my record store got this album, they played the videos of new arrivals on one of the schreens in the shop. I like, heard it for a second and I told the girl behind the counter "I got to have this!" It´s always best live he´s a spectacular guitar player.
I absolutely love the way the electric guitar guy makes his guitar ring at the line, "And says at last, just as the time bell rings" absolutely beyond awesome song 🔥🔥🔥 that long electric guitar riff was fire, I love when bands do that, with any instrument, like a harmonica or something super cool 😎
Yeah, totally get the Dylan reference. This from their first and equal best album communique - circa 1980. Recorded this and making movies onto , the other great, onto a c90. My mates big sister owned them. Recorded everything as a kid. She also had Van Morrison moondance and the doors.
Went off Dire straits on the mtv, cd time.
Mark is a legend.
Your joyful reactions are an absolute delight. 👍🏽👍❤
Howdy RED got my attention I believe I asked for this a while back that guitar just hits me right and then there's the story he tells
I had more fun watching you rather than the video. You never stopped smiling and bouncing around to the music. ❤❤❤
Don't think I've ever seen you smile SO BIG for SO LONG❤
It suits you❤
You're so right about the resemblance to Bob Dylan. I first heard this song of the Dire Strait album in a cafe on Moscow Road, London in 1978. And asked the cafe staff was this a new Dylan song! Have followed Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler ever since - what a beautiful musical journey it is!
Dylan was a fan of Dire Straits. Mark and Bob have collaborated in the years since
I know exactly what you mean about him reminding you of Dylan. The first time I heard this song on the radio when it first came out,before the DJ had announced the song and artist I thought it was a new Dylan song. I was blown away to find out it wasn’t. But glad to hear such an incredible new band. He did some session work for Dylan in the late 70s early 80s.
It doesn’t get any better than that. Such an incredibly talented , technical and amazing live band
Another GREAT song at this concert is Telegraph Road!!!
I wouldn't say no to the once upon a time in the west tune from the same album either 🙂.
Your watching probably the best guitarist of the last 70 years and I agree the drummer is something else. DONT compare them with others!!!!!
The drummers parents were in the audience and he was letting it hang out!😂❤
Just stop this. Terry took his folks to every live performance he was able to. You denigrate his awesome talent by spreading this lie.
They play the same every night so stop your nonsense.
Did they maybe bring along Billy the Budgie and Ronny Rabbit
to watch him too?
Clown.
A glorious performance!
So glad you reacted to this. That ending instrumental part is piee eargasm. One off the beat live performance of all time. The drummer had the time of his life too. Have a look at Industrial Disease by Dire Straits. Fun song lyrically
8:50. Mark introduces a whole new Melody into the original Song. Brilliant. ❤👀
I was there! Absolute stella performance 😃❤
Whoa!!!
Your reference to Bob Dylan was spot on. Very much.
I’m here from your rush reactions. It’s like seeing a new room in someone’s house that you’ve visited a few times.
Cool to see you react to this performance, basically it's 'Sultana of Swing' on steroid's as the record version is played and sung more straight forward, And you know, once you mentioned it - you can hear a Dylanesque singing cadence or quality in this performance - perhaps cuz he's from Glasgow, Scotland.
Til your next one 🤘💙
Raised in Blythe, near Newcastle in Northern England.
Wow!!! Thanks Red. Totally unexpected, What a pleasant surprise! Fabulous reaction. 👋👋👋💕
The song is about a jazz ensemble Mark Knopfler saw performing earnestly in a deserted pub; they called themselves the Sultans of Swing. The crowd might not have cared, but they were doing it for the love of the music.
You may have heard of, or perhaps even watched, the movie "The Princess Bride". Soundtrack by Mark Knopfler who's guitar playing you just enjoyed. One of my favourite guitarists.
Mark actually composed 9 movie sound tracks. Local Hero probably the most famous, but all gorgeous music I❤️MK
Hey RHN, Another excellent reaction!!! Your getting into a ton of great music. Glad your enjoying it. Keep it up. Cheers from the great white north 🇨🇦. We'll not so white right now.
One of the best live performances, brilliant.
Niceeeee pik Red! Ty for the sharing. Slainte lass ☘️🇺🇲
I expect excellence from the 3 front-men, but that new (at the time) drummer. Dude killed it, brought it back to life, roughed it up and then killed it again!
Great reaction 🎉❤
Loved how you rocked with us.
Enjoyed this very much!
Im astounded as a child of 50s a group as great as Dire Straight your learning now
This is the song that made me first fall in love with Dire Straits.
My understanding about the drummer he was a bit more dynamic in this concert because his dad was in the audience. Maybe somebody can clarify this a bit more.
Great reaction to a great video. Thanks, Red!
Yeah, there is some Bob flavor style in there.
As many will comment, the whole Alchemy Live is fenomenal, but "Telegraph Road" is sublime and a masterpiece. Also, the official music video of "Brother in arms" is one amazing song (and video) in many ways.
Greetings from Sweden
Dire Straits are truly humble they ARE the Sultans Of Swing WITHOUT The BLING
They are as smooth as a newborn baby's butt ain't they !!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And you are bouncing like a baby in a high chair I love your energy Red ❤❤❤❤ #direstraits #direstraitsreaction #sultansofswing #sultansofswingreaction #guitar #classicrockreaction #markknopfler #redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #29K #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #bestbadjokes
This song was their FIRST single. Mark is one of the best guitarists in rock. Terry Williams on drums was just phenomenal. Mark is still recording and doing intimate live shows. Terry is 76 and retired in Swansea Wales.
Yes, Mark had some Dylan-style vocal rhythms early in his career. Less so as time went on. But there were also times Dylan sounded like Mark for the simple reason that he hired Mark to play lead guitar in his band. "Slow Train Coming" is a good example, where you can hear Dylan's vocals and Mark's lead guitar on the same song.
The two also toured together later on.
Terry Williams brought the house down that day...huge drummer.
Bob Dylan was and is one of the inspirations for Mark Knopfler.
Later in his career Knopfler was invited by Dylan to produce two of his albums as well as to play with him on а World tour and multiple live gigs.
Nice reaction, and when you´re THAT happy, you are just lovely :)
😊 thank you
The drummer hadn't seen his father for 10 years who turned up. That's why he played out of his skin.
Sultans came out in 1978. Those who commented that they were at this show are so fortunate. This is Dire Straits at their best. Knopfler’s guitar tone is instantly recognizable.
Loved your reaction ❤
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They "came close together" because one relayed a message to another. Then, Mark turned and looked at the drummer. It was because the drummer, Terry's, father had just arrived to watch his son play with this band for the first time.
Not true, Terry's dad had seen him play before. It was his father's birthday
The bass player doesn't get enough credit for this performance
Too busy coveting his Wal Bass (£)
One of my all time favourites. Love love this band. Telegraph road from the same concert is a must. Thank you Red. 🎉🎉🎉🎉.
Enjoyed this reaction , 41 yrs old and still this sounds amazing. You've probably never heard of this song before but The First Picture Of You by the Lotus Eaters is in my opinion one of the most amazing records ever made. Definitely worth a review , I don't think you'll be disappointed. Keep up the great work.
I was lucky to of been in the ordinance at the Odeon in Hammersmith it was in 1987 I still have the ticket which cost £11.50
One of those songs that got played a lot but I DON'T get tired of!! From the debut album and a GREAT album. One that encourages you to upgrade your Hi-fi system!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Yeah, Mark's vocal style is (forgive me for this) Dylanesque😊 Enjoyable reaction. Well done. 👍😎❤️
Love seeing young people rocking out
imagine 2 hours of this quality. That's Alchemy
1983 I was at the Birmingham (NEC) concert.
My morning drive to work is not great without this song
Nearly missed this thanks Red ❤❤❤❤❤
Mark Knopfler, Lead guitar
Hal Lindes, Rhythm guitar
John Illsey, Bass guitar
Terry Williams, Drums
Alan Clark, Keys
And for these shows July 22/23 Hammersmith Odeon 1983 additional guest keys, Tommy Mandel.
Such a good band, I really enjoy Knoepfler's never using a pick, it's such a different sound than most rock bands. My favorite song of theirs is off of this album as well. It's called In The Gallery. It may not make a great reaction video because it's a song only die hard really know, but it's worth a listen. I challenge anyone to listen to that song and sit still. I dont think you can do it :)
As others have said on this board, Telegraph Road is another amazing song of theirs.
A virtuoso at work
I’m guessing we are just watching this for fun? Because you don’t seem at all surprised by the brilliance of the performance.
Yeah. I haven’t seen this performance. I have heard the song but this is all new content.
he plays with his thumb and first finger and index finger , I also play that way, more work to do with less fingers but less to think about, he's a genius.
Good call! This is like smooth jazz, but Rock 'n Roll. I'm up for more Dire Straits whenever you are.
The song was originally released in May 1978, but it did not chart at the time. Following its re-issue in January 1979, the song entered the American music pop chart.
I hear it!
I saw Dire Straits in Toronto back in the 80's. A young upstart named Stevie Ray Vaughan opened for them. There was a girl close to our group who screamed, " Is that Sting? " when they played Money For Nothing. It wasn't him, but she must have been embarrassed.