I agree. This was MK at his peak (playing wise) in this performance he took his guitar to the limit. If it was a racing car the engine would have blown up before the end. Some great guitarists have got amazing skills and can impress us but every note Mark plays is purely for the song and nothing about showing off.
@@Puzzlecat He should be inducted in the hall of fame just for that if hes not already :).... Welsh people need to be famous for more than good archers :)
Agreed! It’s hard to believe he wasn’t considered good enough to play on their next album (except the intro to Money for Nothing). He rocked it again on the tour, though.
They really are, and they know it. That bit at about 4:00 where Terry just goes off and Mark just gives him that look like, "what has gotten into you man? Go for it."
was married in Feb 83 and we saved all our money to go watch Dire straights Love Over Gold Tour at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on 23rd July 1983 instead of going on a honeymoon to Italy We still don't regret it. :-)
The drummer always stood out to me as well. Of course the guitar is the star, but this is one of the few songs where the drumming isn't just forgotten in the background. Amazing drum work.
I'm only 75 years of age, and I have also seen them live. Great gig. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. This live version is the best of the best. Love the guitar solo towards the end. Magic.
The Drummer, Terry Williams is from my home city, I'm only pointing that out as hardly anyone comes from Swansea. I met him one in the late 90's as his band was playing in the Workingmans club that my dad ran in Port Talbot, he very nicely signed my copies of Alchemy, Brothers IN Arms and a Meat Loaf album he was on called Deadringer. An amazing drummer and a gentleman.
The best part about Knopfler and Sultans is that he doesn't know what the solo is going to be before he plays it. There are some key staple bits he keeps each performance, but he just improvises for 75% of it and it's always so good.
I was born in 1960 , in 1977 I was 17 years old and bought their debut self-titled album on a whim . I was in the record store just browsing . Picked it up and brought it home . Put it on , the house was empty , cranked it and I was instantly hooked . The album from start to finish was incredible . Sultans of swing was the big hit but the rest of the album was ... I just kept playing it over and over . Bought the cassette for the car , got my friends hooked too . I saw them twice live . Once for the Brother's in Arms tour and The Telegraph Road tour . I was a foot off the ground , smooth incredible guitar work by Mark Knopfler . He wrote all the songs , all the music and IMHO he's the greatest guitarist not named Hendrix . He's never even in the conversation . I'm so glad you're listening to this now , makes me so happy you've rediscovered what I found so many years ago . Awesome video , you seem sincere . Chris
This is why you should try hard to find live videos. This was phenomenal. I was never a huge Dire Straits fan but after this, I will be searching for some more live music. Of course I know this song and many others (don't think I don't love music) but I am seeing them in a new light.
You are right man, that drummer is AWESOME! Terry Williams is my favorite Dire Straits drummer and one of my favorites in general. And Mark Knopfler`s guitar playing, well I don`t even mention it because I have no words for it.....
Knopfler is one my favorite guitarists! And yes, his drummer is dynamite! Dire Straits was at its peak when I was in my 20s and truthfully, I took all the music from that era for granted. Now I'm older and wiser, realizing what a truly magical time it was, full of many bands with marvelous talent, unmatched through the ages.
Dude!! Dire Straits in full Beast Mode. The boys just throwing down one of their iconic hits live, and bringing it so hard, man get out of the way! These guys were the real deal x 10!! Smashing live performance. Thank you so much for this one
My No.1 all time favourite song and version! I never get tired of listening to this! Love seeing new listener's reactions, so thanks for sharing! Knopfler is a guitar god and his lyrics always draw an awesome picture.
Like a wise man once said, "Mark Knopfler is my inspiration to give up playing the guitar." He has more talent in his little finger than I have with two hands.
Knopfler singing and playing lead guitar yes in the top 5 beat guitarists out there plus this is all finger picking no actual pick. Legendary for sure, right up there with Clapton and Gilmore
Dire Straits was one of my late brother Jesse's favorite groups. They are phenomenal!!! Fact, they had asked Vince Gill to join up with them at about the time Vince Gill had just signed his first recording contract. He would have fit in quite well due to his amazing guitar work.
Love the reaction. Dire Straits are one of the best bands ever. Mark Knopfler one of the best guitarists ever. Amazing performance. This concert is what got me into Dire Straits and I have loved them ever since.
Loved seeing your true reaction as you watched along.... I know at first you were hooked by the Drummer, but then Knopfler and his Stratocaster won you over by the end!! Wonderful to see no barriers exist in music!
The Recorded Version is beautiful being my Favorite of all time songs in my 70 years of life. The Live performance which is the Long Version is just too awesome to be real, but Truth is before our eyes. They all played a role in this music, so I will not single out any single player yet I do have my unspoken favorite Drummer and Guitarist.
The video of the performance has had around 150 million hits (!). And the video was published 25 or so years after this version of the song was released. Amazing.
Thank you, I have never seen this live version, and it was AMAZING! When you mentioned the drums, I didn't realize until now how much work they do in this song. I love this song, the guitar slanging has me smiling!
So glad you liked this song..it's a classic..I have never seen this live performance till now..It is AMAZING...Thank you for posting it..there are a lot of rock n roll bands from the past that are equally Great. Chrck out Heart and Foreigner. You won't be disappointed, only amazed .
New sub here; love your reactions ... they bring me joy. Another Dire Straits tune: Telegraph Road. Brings me to tears. Mark Knopfler as a solo and with Emmy-Lou Harris are going to knock you off of your chair with beauty of songcraft.
Your right. The drummer is right on. This whole band is great. If you start digging into the Dire Straits you'll find a bunch of songs that are gems. I've loved em since I first heard them when this song was new. Great reaction. Thanks.
I find so amazingly cool that someone may have NEVER heard this song before, or at least this particular live performance of it, and that at the same time, the fact that I probably listened to this performance for the first time somewhere around 1988 or before when my dad used to play our vinyl copy of this wonderful double album at home, plus I have probably listened to it several hundreds of times when I was in my teens and twenties and have also played it as a keyboard player myself a few dozens of times too. It's amazing how different our lives can be, isn't it? I just simply cannot imagine my life without having listened to this track. The influence of the music of Dire Straits in my life and my music playing has simply been extraordinary. I am very glad younger people than me can discover this music now in 2019. Thanks for posting the video, man.
The song keeps hooking you in. Just when you think the music can't get any sweeter the music hits a new level. And then another and another and another. Artistically gorgeous.
They have many good ones, Brothers in Arms, Private investigations and Telegraph Road are the top tier IMHO. Romeo and Juliet, Man is too strong and money for nothing are good in second tier
@@marcovtjev Marco, I find when I'm driving and Money For Nothing comes on the radio I switch stations. As much as I love Dire Straits I wish they never made that song!
I forced my Dad to listen to ABBA and he was a musician...exceptional 🎸 guitarist so I had to hear this Band and all other musicians. I went to a concert at the age of 4 yrs. old and seen Carlos Santana... I remember it All, sitting on the top of my Dads car! 👏🏽🎸💗😲😉
This perfirmance is the band on its prime and on the rise. Terry "Animal" Williams excels on the drums; Mark, John & rest of the band really enjoy themselves! Truly one of the best live performances of all time and the absolute number one version of this song! Another masterpiece of Dire Straits is Private Investigations at Wembley Arena 1985.
I have been appreciating your very mature reactions to everything you have listened to and as a middle-aged man, I'm very impressed with your outlook and assessments. I was hoping Dire Straits would be coming up soon in your alphabetical list! My favourite drum section of theirs appears in "Tunnel of Love" from the Making Movies album...I'm sure you've already had it requested by now...enjoy!
love this guy - best reaction / commentary guy out there !!! you can tell he is a big time music lover and I dig that more than anything when watching these reaction videos, especially when some cat digs a tune I rocked out to back in early high school - His reaction is just like the first time I heard "SULTANS" in Oscar Jacobs basement, grade nine 1978 - remember it like yesterday....still trying to master those riffs to this days!!!
Good reaction Great that you picked up on the drummer on your first hearing. I grew up listning to this song and only in later years came to apprecate just how amazing he is.
@JBLETHAL TV. Looked like you really enjoyed Mark Knopfler's guitar playing and Terry Williams on the drums. I rock out to this song every day when I get home from work. Great song, great band. Keep up the great work and keep the video's coming.
I just discovered you today, and I think I’m going to be going down the rabbit hole you mention, but with your videos. I’m having fun clicking on all the songs you’ve reacted to that are also songs I feel passionate about.
I enjoy your video's more than anybody else doing this! You show a love for music and tell it like it is. Plus you are not constantly stopping playback every 20 seconds. I subscribed. Thanks.
Gotta agree with you on that! Telegraph was a masterpiece, and the Alchemy version of it showcases them playing with a bit more practice than they had on the studio version. Don't get me wrong, the studio version was great, but very slightly 'clunky' sounding. They play it better on Alchemy probably because they had more experience playing it at that point.
Alchemy overall was a concert where the band just gave everything they had. I mean, almost all of their bests- Telegraph Road, Tunnel Of Love and of course Sultans of Swing- reach new peaks. I'm extremely glad we had Alchemy; truly a special concert.
I first heard this song when I was 19 yrs old. That was close to 50 years ago. This version is magic and it still leaves me breathless and amazed all these years later. You are right, you just don't want it to end.
@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt There are many fine musical people and talents out there, but Mark has written the soundtrack of my life. Long time fans like Carlos and I just love new generations discovering him like this. For those of you new to Mark Knopfler ... look to his excellent body of work beyond Dire Straits. Start with the fabulous "Sailing to Philadelphia" album with masterworks like "It is what it is" and "Speedway at Nazareth".
JB - I enjoyed watching your reaction to this great performance of one of DS’s classics. If you haven’t, you should also listen to the studio version, as the lyrics, which tell a story and are just as important as the music, are easier to hear. Keep on learning and enjoying all the great music I was lucky enough to grow up with! Best wishes from Vancouver Island
Glad we have the same opinion on the drummer, Terry Williams. Dude was a monster on the drums, easily made Alchemy one of their best live shows. Honestly, that crew right there is one I would drop hundreds to see live. Mark Knopfler John Illsley Terry Williams Hal Linds Alan Clar Mel Collins Plus add Guy Fletcher Sadly Mark doesn't want to do a reunion, just wants to go solo.
Was fortunate enough to be able to catch Dire Straits in concert back in the day, probably the most amazing show i've ever seen, Knopfler is a master for sure.
The drummer must be one of the greatest of all times. And might be the most underrated drummer. He is as much talented as Mark is on the gitarr but on drums. I love the bass lines too. Everything is insanely good 💯
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I'm 80years old this year, and I've seen them live, still listening to Dire straits, cheers from PERTH W Australia....
Keep on rocking my man!
Well, then i'm just a kid, turning 57.
KEEP ROCKING!
Aalborg, Denmark.
So lucky man. I wish I could have and in my 40s. How I wish
I get you man, I've see them live in the 80's and since then it doesn't metter where I am, if I put them on, I'm home everywhere.
50 and still rockin it. Fantastic - keep enjoying. From Perth, Western Australia!
Probably the best live performance ever.
I'm a fan of Knopfler. But, this trumps his skills. ruclips.net/video/XJ_6J-Tb5nM/видео.html
I agree. This was MK at his peak (playing wise) in this performance he took his guitar to the limit. If it was a racing car the engine would have blown up before the end. Some great guitarists have got amazing skills and can impress us but every note Mark plays is purely for the song and nothing about showing off.
Aidan Smyth Mark could play that shit with one arm tied behind his back 😂
of any song
@@aidansmyth6480 Oh, Aidan, you have no clue.
@Stuart Mclauglin, Yeah I more than agree and no pulling faces when he plays is what I love.
The drummer is out of this world.
Terry was killing it that night. Big time.
@@Puzzlecat He should be inducted in the hall of fame just for that if hes not already :).... Welsh people need to be famous for more than good archers :)
Agreed! It’s hard to believe he wasn’t considered good enough to play on their next album (except the intro to Money for Nothing). He rocked it again on the tour, though.
@@pinnsvein it wasn't that they didn't think he was good enough, they just felt that his style wasn't fitting for the album
Terry Williams from Dave Edmonds and the rock pile. Thogether whit Nick Lowe and Bill Brebner.
The whole band was just so in the moment. A perfect performance. No matter how many times I see or hear it, I can't tire of it. Awesome!
I just want to watch it over and over.
I was 16 when I first watched it.
I am now 50 and it still captivates me🥰
They really are, and they know it. That bit at about 4:00 where Terry just goes off and Mark just gives him that look like, "what has gotten into you man? Go for it."
Terry on the drums made this whole performance special. Mark can play like this any time he wants to. The drums made *this* performance the one.
Doesn’t matter how many times I watch or listen to this version I never want it to end! 🎸🎸🤟🏼🤟🏼
The drummer is from another planet. The guitarist is stunning. Best version. Really swings.
was married in Feb 83 and we saved all our money to go watch Dire straights Love Over Gold Tour at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on 23rd July 1983 instead of going on a honeymoon to Italy We still don't regret it. :-)
Knopfler has such consistent lyrical sensibility in his playing. You never know what he's going to do next, but it's always a gift to the ears.
One of the greatest reaction videos of all time!
The drummer always stood out to me as well. Of course the guitar is the star, but this is one of the few songs where the drumming isn't just forgotten in the background.
Amazing drum work.
I'm only 75 years of age, and I have also seen them live. Great gig. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. This live version is the best of the best. Love the guitar solo towards the end. Magic.
Don't know why Mark doesn't get more love for his vocals. I find his voice unique and compelling. He's my spirit animal~~~!
The Drummer, Terry Williams is from my home city, I'm only pointing that out as hardly anyone comes from Swansea. I met him one in the late 90's as his band was playing in the Workingmans club that my dad ran in Port Talbot, he very nicely signed my copies of Alchemy, Brothers IN Arms and a Meat Loaf album he was on called Deadringer. An amazing drummer and a gentleman.
Interesting the crossovers between Dire Straits, Meat Loaf and Springsteen's E street band - Roy Bittan on keyboards in all
Squonk He's a beast.
Terry Williams is one of the most underrated drummers in rock
Terry Williams gave Dire Straits lives the driving soul, groove, kick, made 'em sound like a true rock 'n roll band.
Thomas Jakob you’re spot on Pick Withers was an incredible rhythm drummer but Terry gave them the rock n roll edge which gave them the push
The best part about Knopfler and Sultans is that he doesn't know what the solo is going to be before he plays it. There are some key staple bits he keeps each performance, but he just improvises for 75% of it and it's always so good.
This is easily one of the greatest live performances of all-time. Been a fan since the 80s.
I was born in 1960 , in 1977 I was 17 years old and bought their debut self-titled album on a whim . I was in the record store just browsing . Picked it up and brought it home . Put it on , the house was empty , cranked it and I was instantly hooked . The album from start to finish was incredible . Sultans of swing was the big hit but the rest of the album was ... I just kept playing it over and over . Bought the cassette for the car , got my friends hooked too . I saw them twice live . Once for the Brother's in Arms tour and The Telegraph Road tour . I was a foot off the ground , smooth incredible guitar work by Mark Knopfler . He wrote all the songs , all the music and IMHO he's the greatest guitarist not named Hendrix . He's never even in the conversation . I'm so glad you're listening to this now , makes me so happy you've rediscovered what I found so many years ago . Awesome video , you seem sincere . Chris
Your watching a musical genius on guitar.
You're NOT your but yes Knopfler is a genius
He makes it look so effortless.
@@MilesDavisKDAB If you're going to pull someone up on their spelling, get your grammar right.
For sure. He is a genius
@@celt67 there's always one ?
One of greatest shows from the greatest band and the greatest guitarist ever ! 🎶🎸🎤👏
Can not agree more!!!
Without a doubt one of the greatest live performances ever!
I feel you should have heard the studio version first and THEN watched this to appreciate just how they all riffed off each other on stage.
The look on your face of pure joy and astonishment during this was worth the price of admission.
This is why you should try hard to find live videos. This was phenomenal. I was never a huge Dire Straits fan but after this, I will be searching for some more live music. Of course I know this song and many others (don't think I don't love music) but I am seeing them in a new light.
The drummer is Terry Williams. His dad was in the audience that night. It was the first time he got to see Terry play.
It's almost an otherworldly experience listening to this - just absolutely incredible performance
Can't believe I'm SIXTY now & believe it or not I was in my 20's then, & my God, I enjoyed watching & listening to Dire Straits, just GENIOUS!!
I have seen these guys live, they give you everything and more. Real entertainers and musicians. TWO RUclipsrs! jealousy is a horrible thing.
You are right man, that drummer is AWESOME! Terry Williams is my favorite Dire Straits drummer and one of my favorites in general. And Mark Knopfler`s guitar playing, well I don`t even mention it because I have no words for it.....
This is my fav Dire Straits version of this song.
Thank you for reacting to this.
Have a great week, JB.
M R mine too
Knopfler is one my favorite guitarists! And yes, his drummer is dynamite! Dire Straits was at its peak when I was in my 20s and truthfully, I took all the music from that era for granted. Now I'm older and wiser, realizing what a truly magical time it was, full of many bands with marvelous talent, unmatched through the ages.
One of the all time great rock bands with their clean signature sound that just blows your mind.
1000 melodies in that guitar solo,amazing
You called it man. Mark Knopfler is arguably one of the world's best guitarists but the drummer is owning it.
Fantastic performance, love your great reactions.
Dude!! Dire Straits in full Beast Mode. The boys just throwing down one of their iconic hits live, and bringing it so hard, man get out of the way!
These guys were the real deal x 10!! Smashing live performance. Thank you so much for this one
"Right quick right here before my head explodes...I'm bout to rock out." 🤟
Yes. Yes. Yes!!
My No.1 all time favourite song and version! I never get tired of listening to this! Love seeing new listener's reactions, so thanks for sharing! Knopfler is a guitar god and his lyrics always draw an awesome picture.
Terry Williams was always such an overlooked drummer. This is how its done and he was on point. Hence Mark's expression @ 4:12 of this video.
still not pick withers though
@@nunovyobeeswax4177 Love Terry, but Pick definitely wrote the best drum parts for the band. But Mark does like to play without a pick!
“Really quick before my head explodes...” 😂 I seriously love you so much. You’re the best! I’m really glad I randomly stumbled up your videos today!
Thanks JB, the sincerity in your reaction videos is so heartwarming when you hear a truly amazing song. It puts a smile on my face every single.time.
100% correct. world class drummer
Like a wise man once said, "Mark Knopfler is my inspiration to give up playing the guitar."
He has more talent in his little finger than I have with two hands.
Knopfler singing and playing lead guitar yes in the top 5 beat guitarists out there plus this is all finger picking no actual pick. Legendary for sure, right up there with Clapton and Gilmore
Ha! Love your reaction. Just found your channel and subbed. The drummer is Terry Williams, an absolute genius!
That entire song was a drum solo! When this first came out, I was in Norfolk, VA in the Navy. Brings back lots of memories.
Dire Straits was one of my late brother Jesse's favorite groups. They are phenomenal!!! Fact, they had asked Vince Gill to join up with them at about the time Vince Gill had just signed his first recording contract. He would have fit in quite well due to his amazing guitar work.
Love the reaction. Dire Straits are one of the best bands ever. Mark Knopfler one of the best guitarists ever. Amazing performance. This concert is what got me into Dire Straits and I have loved them ever since.
Loved seeing your true reaction as you watched along.... I know at first you were hooked by the Drummer, but then Knopfler and his Stratocaster won you over by the end!! Wonderful to see no barriers exist in music!
skate away....pure joy. such a nice lil song on a hot summer night.
I saw Dire Straits in concert. They did not just perform their music. They LOVED performing their music. It was brilliant!
The Recorded Version is beautiful being my Favorite of all time songs in my 70 years of life. The Live performance which is the Long Version is just too awesome to be real, but Truth is before our eyes. They all played a role in this music, so I will not single out any single player yet I do have my unspoken favorite Drummer and Guitarist.
The video of the performance has had around 150 million hits (!). And the video was published 25 or so years after this version of the song was released. Amazing.
Love the expression on your face throughout this, man. It's just a look of pure joy at a truly fantastic performance of a great song.
alchemy was a fantastic video how lucky were the fans who were there must have been such a privilege to be one of the few who saw and felt it live.
I can't believe you are doing my favorite of all time! Hardly anyone reacts to DS! SO COOL!
Thank you, I have never seen this live version, and it was AMAZING!
When you mentioned the drums, I didn't realize until now how much work they do in this song.
I love this song, the guitar slanging has me smiling!
I've heard this video literally over 1000 times....I still get the intense chills
Great reaction. Everything about this performance was awesome. That drummer...wow!
Never ever tire of this masterful live performance...watch it daily
So glad you liked this song..it's a classic..I have never seen this live performance till now..It is AMAZING...Thank you for posting it..there are a lot of rock n roll bands from the past that are equally Great. Chrck out Heart and Foreigner.
You won't be disappointed, only amazed
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New sub here; love your reactions ... they bring me joy. Another Dire Straits tune: Telegraph Road. Brings me to tears. Mark Knopfler as a solo and with Emmy-Lou Harris are going to knock you off of your chair with beauty of songcraft.
A great unforgettable performance and the drummer is from out of this world. That,s when music was still alive falks... a real shame its over.
Your right. The drummer is right on. This whole band is great. If you start digging into the Dire Straits you'll find a bunch of songs that are gems. I've loved em since I first heard them when this song was new.
Great reaction. Thanks.
I love your reaction. This performance was live and so fantastic. Thanks for posting.
JBLETHAL "Sultans of swing" came out in my teenage years, I just want to say Thank You!! Such a touching, authentic reaction wonderful.
I find so amazingly cool that someone may have NEVER heard this song before, or at least this particular live performance of it, and that at the same time, the fact that I probably listened to this performance for the first time somewhere around 1988 or before when my dad used to play our vinyl copy of this wonderful double album at home, plus I have probably listened to it several hundreds of times when I was in my teens and twenties and have also played it as a keyboard player myself a few dozens of times too. It's amazing how different our lives can be, isn't it? I just simply cannot imagine my life without having listened to this track. The influence of the music of Dire Straits in my life and my music playing has simply been extraordinary. I am very glad younger people than me can discover this music now in 2019. Thanks for posting the video, man.
Thanks for this JB. You have just witnessed one of the greatest all time live guitar tracks. And I was there that night!
One of the greatest guitarists of all time!
the whole package in dire straits lacks nothing! sultans indeed...swing like nobody done swung before!!!!!!!! the rhythums are so alive --man alive!
Terry just goes insane on the drums in this performance!! Just fantastic!!!
The song keeps hooking you in. Just when you think the music can't get any sweeter the music hits a new level. And then another and another and another. Artistically gorgeous.
Haven't heard that in a while... Kophler has an amazing body of work and that is one rockin' piece.
This brings me back to 1978 going to bars and loving it when this played!! I miss the 70's, it was a great time to be alive!!!
So far away and walk of life are my favourite dire straits songs.
I agree Ian but I also love Tunnel of Love, Romeo & Juliet, and Brothers in Arms. I get chills hearing them. ruclips.net/video/vyI9flHHT2Q/видео.html
Me too- and money for nothing, of course-
They have many good ones, Brothers in Arms, Private investigations and Telegraph Road are the top tier IMHO. Romeo and Juliet, Man is too strong and money for nothing are good in second tier
@@marcovtjev Marco, I find when I'm driving and Money For Nothing comes on the radio I switch stations. As much as I love Dire Straits I wish they never made that song!
Best performance of this song that I have ever heard. Thank you James 😊.
The best live performance of this song.
I forced my Dad to listen to ABBA and he was a musician...exceptional 🎸 guitarist so I had to hear this Band and all other musicians. I went to a concert at the age of 4 yrs. old and seen Carlos Santana... I remember it All, sitting on the top of my Dads car! 👏🏽🎸💗😲😉
This perfirmance is the band on its prime and on the rise. Terry "Animal" Williams excels on the drums; Mark, John & rest of the band really enjoy themselves! Truly one of the best live performances of all time and the absolute number one version of this song! Another masterpiece of Dire Straits is Private Investigations at Wembley Arena 1985.
I have been appreciating your very mature reactions to everything you have listened to and as a middle-aged man, I'm very impressed with your outlook and assessments. I was hoping Dire Straits would be coming up soon in your alphabetical list! My favourite drum section of theirs appears in "Tunnel of Love" from the Making Movies album...I'm sure you've already had it requested by now...enjoy!
The drummer was on fire on this cut, true. But, Mark Knopfler on guitar. Oh hell yes.
I love your reactions man, so genuine.
love this guy - best reaction / commentary guy out there !!! you can tell he is a big time music lover and I dig that more than anything when watching these reaction videos, especially when some cat digs a tune I rocked out to back in early high school - His reaction is just like the first time I heard "SULTANS" in Oscar Jacobs basement, grade nine 1978 - remember it like yesterday....still trying to master those riffs to this days!!!
Good reaction
Great that you picked up on the drummer on your first hearing.
I grew up listning to this song and only in later years came to apprecate just how amazing he is.
@JBLETHAL TV. Looked like you really enjoyed Mark Knopfler's guitar playing and Terry Williams on the drums. I rock out to this song every day when I get home from work. Great song, great band. Keep up the great work and keep the video's coming.
I just discovered you today, and I think I’m going to be going down the rabbit hole you mention, but with your videos. I’m having fun clicking on all the songs you’ve reacted to that are also songs I feel passionate about.
I enjoy your video's more than anybody else doing this! You show a love for music and tell it like it is. Plus you are not constantly stopping playback every 20 seconds. I subscribed. Thanks.
You are right, the drums keep the flow and everyone on track. The guitars work so beautifully together. Best version of this song.
Man, you should try "Telegraph road" from this concert. Their best song in its best version
Gotta agree with you on that! Telegraph was a masterpiece, and the Alchemy version of it showcases them playing with a bit more practice than they had on the studio version. Don't get me wrong, the studio version was great, but very slightly 'clunky' sounding. They play it better on Alchemy probably because they had more experience playing it at that point.
Telegraph Road is a masterpiece.
Alchemy overall was a concert where the band just gave everything they had. I mean, almost all of their bests- Telegraph Road, Tunnel Of Love and of course Sultans of Swing- reach new peaks. I'm extremely glad we had Alchemy; truly a special concert.
I first heard this song when I was 19 yrs old. That was close to 50 years ago. This version is magic and it still leaves me breathless and amazed all these years later. You are right, you just don't want it to end.
It was only released 41 years ago.
@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt Hah ... you are so right. I was off by a few years.
@@philipwilkie3239 I've been a fan since the late 70s myself.
@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt There are many fine musical people and talents out there, but Mark has written the soundtrack of my life. Long time fans like Carlos and I just love new generations discovering him like this. For those of you new to Mark Knopfler ... look to his excellent body of work beyond Dire Straits. Start with the fabulous "Sailing to Philadelphia" album with masterworks like "It is what it is" and "Speedway at Nazareth".
JB - I enjoyed watching your reaction to this great performance of one of DS’s classics. If you haven’t, you should also listen to the studio version, as the lyrics, which tell a story and are just as important as the music, are easier to hear. Keep on learning and enjoying all the great music I was lucky enough to grow up with! Best wishes from Vancouver Island
One of the greatest live albums ever recorded
Glad we have the same opinion on the drummer, Terry Williams. Dude was a monster on the drums, easily made Alchemy one of their best live shows. Honestly, that crew right there is one I would drop hundreds to see live.
Mark Knopfler
John Illsley
Terry Williams
Hal Linds
Alan Clar
Mel Collins
Plus add
Guy Fletcher
Sadly Mark doesn't want to do a reunion, just wants to go solo.
The energy, man, the energy. My all time favorite.
guitar playing at its very best, glad you enjoyed it.
I agree that the drummer is excellent. In fact, the entire band is beyond belief. Everyone in Dire Straits rocks!
Was fortunate enough to be able to catch Dire Straits in concert back in the day, probably the most amazing show i've ever seen, Knopfler is a master for sure.
Pure reaction video, one of the best, thank you very much, and I did subscribe.
Thank You for this live version of a great song by a GREAT Band!!
Very TIGHT....
Love the air guitar and air drums man!! Awesome!!
The drummer must be one of the greatest of all times. And might be the most underrated drummer. He is as much talented as Mark is on the gitarr but on drums. I love the bass lines too. Everything is insanely good 💯