I was there too, all the way from Rotterdam to Hammersmith Odeon Stadium London in 1983 👍👍 it was worth crossing 'the Dire Straits' (what means The Channel between UK and Netherlands)
I think this is the best live performance EVER! I love Mark Knopfler but Terry Williams deserves so much praise for his performance on drums! Just amazing!
Really enjoyed watching you enjoy this live video. I’m 72 years old and loved this song the first time I heard it on the radio. But this live video was simply amazing! My favorite live video of all time! Peace!
That nights performance has been voted best live performance by many other band members from across the world it doesn't get the credit it deserves enjoyed watching you smiling and loving it
As someone who grew up when this was happening, I'm so glad that later generations are able to really appreciate it, (and also that, having bought the LPs and CDs, I and everyone else can now see the performances for free.)
What I cannot believe is that it has been 40 years and I am still emotionally stunned by this performance, especially when Mark goes into the slow solo after the breakdown. He is literally pulling my heart strings each and every time.
Love Dire Straits. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. They have had so many hits including "Walk Of Life", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.
Mark Knopfler is actually left handed and learned to play right handed so he didn't look different from other guitar players. He's self taught and plucks the strings with the tips of his fingers. My GOAT for sure.
Often not appreciated is Knopfler's ability to tell a story. All his songs tell an amazing story. His artistry as a guitarist is undisputed but his talent as a poet is not often recognised. Great ballads like Telegraph Road, Brothers In Arms, Sailing To Philadelphia, Romeo & Juliet and even Money For Nothing illustrate Knopfler's powers of observation, and a capacity to put this into a magnificent package of notes and words. Listen closely to the lyrics - and if possible, read them from a lyrics score. This will add a new dimension to your appreciation of his great talent.
Oh I agree.In past 4months I've mentioned a time or two M.K. artistry as a poet and storyteller. You elaborated beautifully. And you are the first I've seen(hundreds of reviews and comments)to mention Sailing to Philadelphia,my favorite song and album. But it's almost like no one else ever of it. I saw MK in an interview recently. I was so shocked til I realized it's been about 50 years! I'm an old lady and he is an old man. What a splendid old man! Three piece suit,kind face and cultured manners. No sign of excessive living. He conversed so easily,not one awkward moment in a very long interview and was quite funny. I guess I am still a fan. The reason for the interview was an event at Sotheby's where he auctioned off part of his guitar collection and gave 11 million $ to charity. GOD bless you Mr.Knopfler.
He also creates an atmosphere with his music to match his lyrics!!! Down to the waterline & southbound again are good examples, as is telegraph road that you mentioned.
@@terrygray6475 I lived in Italy & if I remember correctly, there is a different term to describe the type of singer you mentioned. It's hard to translate but you have a singer/songwriter & then there's singer storyteller!!!
I've been loving this song for the past 40 plus years, and it never gets old in fact the older I get the more I appreciate their amazing talents. I liked how you discussed how in shape they have to be and the stamina they have to have to perform. I would love to see you check out the talking heads live performance of life in wartime. It will blow your mind.
Dear friend, the drummer´s dad was in the audience, watching his son for the first time. The drummer was energised and played it a bit too fast, but the rest of the band was ok with it. They found it hillarious. Be safe at home. Elmar from Germany
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much. 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.🤩
The studio version of "Sultans of Swing" was Dire Straits first single from their first album in 1978 and was a hit. This 1983 "Alchemy Live" take is a longer version and with mostly different personnel than the original band. They had just ended a tour so the band was really tight and they did two concerts in London that were recorded and released the next year on an "Alchemy Live" album. The concert video was released a few years later.
Mark Knopfler is my number one guitarist of all time. Absolute legend! You need to check out "Telegraph Road" from the same concert, it's a work of art. And then "Private Investigations", but the version from their concert in Nimes, France in 1992. It was that concert that they made their "On The Night" dvd - that concert is my number one destination when I finally get my hands on a time machine. 😂
Thank heavens for RUclips!!! I'm a baby boomer so being able to watch these music videos over and over again is a blessing. And for you younger music lovers...wow! In the "olden days" this would be been a once in a lifetime experience. I love your love of music!❤
One of the greatest live performances ever. Mark was on point. One of the best guitarists in the world. But he will tell you he barely knows how to hold the thing. The drummer is Terry Williams and was on fire. He is now retired, in his late 70s, living in Swansea Wales.
So much to say. This was not the drummer in the studio version. The studio vocals were better, in my opinion, but the music in this version are the best. Dire Straits are on anyone who loves music’s playlist. The drummer drives the song. Yes, the guitar gets the glory, and rightly so. But the drummer sets the stage, and tells the story. This kid is phenomenal.
🎼🎼🎼❤️🔥❤️🔥 .. this is the bomb Saeed. This ranks very high for me , in best Rock songs of all time. Mark Knopfler has a seat at the table with the best guitarists ever. . The Jimi Hendrix , the Eric Clapton , the Stevie Ray Vaughan , the Jimmy Page , the Roy Clark , the David Gilmour table .. this is a superior song on many levels.. love it ❤️🔥❤️🔥🎼🎼🎼
The drummer, Terry Williams, is in a 30 min RUclips video "I'm just the drummer" or similar and it is really good....well worth the watch! I just love this live version of Sultans - great guys the entire bunch of them! Love MK and follow his solo career too! Great talent....
Saeed, my 13 year old grandson is a drummer. He started at the age of 4. His drum instructor would just jam with him for like 10 mins. of his lessons. Afterwards, Kyler would say to him, "man, my forearms are killing me"! He told him that practicing every single day will help to build up that stamina and strength in his arms and legs. It's a vicious workout to be a drummer. Neal Peart and Tommy Lee are my favorite drummers. THIS performance was out of this 🌍! That drummer was amazing!! 🌍🥁🎶🎸
For the drummer workout/ being in shape, check out Wintersun: son of winter and sun. Kai hähtö is the trummer, now in nighwish. Man that is combination of metronome, an octopus and a machinegun..
I saw DS on this tour (Alchemy Live) as a 19 year old kid. My mates and I came out drained, and drenched with sweat from the pure electricity they were putting out. In the pocket ALL NIGHT. 😮💨🤘🏼✌🏼
I have never heard another guitarist play as cleanly as Mark. Uses his fingers (no pick) with no distortion as his fingers move up and dowm on the strings.
When Prince was asked who was the best guitarist of all time he said, “You would have to ask Mark Knopfler”. I’ve never seen anybody watch this video without totally rocking out!
The song was written in 1977 and released in 1978. This performance was in 1983, so they had some experience playing it concert. Mark Knopfler's still working. He's 74 years old and released a new album in April 2024. It debuted at #3 on the British album charts, right behind Beyonce.
Knopfler pronounced Nofler silent K & P. You would never have heard this song anywhere else especially not on a TV commercial. If you read all the lyrics Mark writes, he is a poet. This song came out like a bullet from a gun, in I think 1977 or 1978. It was immediately a hit because the music & Mark's guitar sound was so unique. This concert was the last 2 of the 1983 Love Over Gold tour. It was at the London Odeon the very last two concerts filmed for the aLCHEMY CD & Blu-ray concert. The whole concert captured onto film for posterity was magic. I saw them live in 1983 & they can reproduce live their music better live than on their albums. Now that says much. As much as Mark is a Virtuoso, he surrounds himself with master musicians. That says much about MK.
What a wonderful comment. I agree with all you say and I've been a Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits devotee since '78. Every constellation of Dire Straits was completely breathtaking. They all played so tightly together and off one another, especially LIVE, like you say. ❤
Hi Saeed, I was there, I was at Hammersmith Odeon in July 1983, I was just turned 18. It was amazing, It was my second ever gig (The first was The Rolling Stones at Wembley) and I thought this was normal! Its not normal, they are all on top of their game, the best. I knew they were good, but they were way above my expectations. Terry Williams on the drums was the star for me, absolutely up there with the best you can see live. There is a story that his father was there for the first time and that made him play harder, its more of an urban myth, he always played like that! The concert lasted about two hours and you need to watch Telegraph Road, its the encore and they didn't let up for a second. Amazing times and memories, its great that it was the best recording of the time and we can watch it and enjoy it
♥♥♥♥♥ Cool that you got to see this 🙂 Mark Knopfler is easily one of the best guitarists in the world, and he's still going strong. Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
This is one of the greatest songs and Mark Knoplers guitar skills are on another level . The finger picking King Mr. Chet Atkins was one of Marks biggest fans and him and Chet done quite a bit of music together. You should check out some of their videos sometime wether you react to them or not. And the lead that Mark plays in this song is absolutely off the chain ⛓️
Was that EPIC, or what!! I was lucky enough to see Dire Straits once, in Orange County California, and Sting came out and sang with'em. Glad you caught this performance. 👊🎶
Great song. In your off time-you n May enjoy an amazing guitarist from UK last name is Montaban. This song he performs is top-tier. Anything by him....
1st time watching this video - there are different version. But this one was the best by far!!!! Thank you for the memories and thank you Dire Strait for an awesome performance.!!!!
Great reaction. I reckon you will have heard this somewhere in your life, I'm sure. Every decent radio station (and supermarket) plays this week in, week out. Great to watch.
Another song from this amazing concert is Telegraph Road. It was written when Dire Straits was traveling from one concert venue to another along Telegraph Road (US Highway #24) in Michigan. Telegraph Road runs north and south 70 miles right along the Detroit border. Mark had a conversation with the bus driver about the history of Detroit and then he wrote this song. It is basically the story of Detroit but could easily be adapted to any large city that was once prosperous but has now fallen into blight and decay. ruclips.net/video/Q1Wp2ASqyxI/видео.htmlfeature=shared Enjoy!
Yep. Queen followed dire straits at live aid. And when I saw the movie I wondered if there would be a mention of them and sure enough you can hear them when freddy us heading to the trailer
Yeees, Dire Straits. Legends ❤ Mark Knopfler is amazing. In my twenties I used to be up until midnight just to hear his Going home at the beginning of night program of my favourite radio station 😂
This is legendary, epic So I am kind of happy you got this one on your list. On of my favourite ❤your reaction is crazy cool 😎 thanks man ❤they started in the late 70😊
Saeed, Luckily I finished my chore during the guitar solo at the end so I was able to enjoy that with you! Are your grandparents still alive? If yes, do you get to see them often? I'm wondering because I am old enough to be your Grandma and I would cherish you as a grandson. I have several grandchildren, there's always room for one more though. I even have several great-grandchildren and it is likely not to be that much longer before another great is added to that and we'll have five-generations in the local paper if there is still a local paper by then! I really enjoy your youthful energy and your insight into things it took me many years to learn the hard way. Enjoy the rest of your day I don't know what the time difference is between here and where you are, but I think you are about six or seven hours ahead of me! So it's early morning here and likely early afternoon there? Deb
Sadly they are not and i never really knew them. Only met one grandparent one time. Some things you miss out in life. I hope to be a grandparent one day 😃 Great to hear you have such an amazing family! Beautiful! Its is 1:35 PM right now. Have a wonderful day!
@@SaeedReacts. Saeed, Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that, I had such a great relationship with my grandparents, it's too bad you had to miss out on that! Being a great Grandpa is a great way to get the feeling!
Been a fan of cinema and tv since i was 6 years old, so my knowledge of that is quite a bit better. 😀 Now i hope to learn more about all kinds of genres of music. Truly a joy to discover these epic performances. Glad they were recorded. Thanks for watching.
He did a song for a movie, The Princess Bride. This performance made me love a song I already just liked. My favorites of his are Romeo and Juliet, and Skateaway.
Oh yeah, I go way back with this band, still on my playlist as well as "🎸Telegraph Road🎸" which is also on RUclips same venue.👀 I would really enjoy your reaction to that song as well if you could.🙏
I would definitely recommend "Romeo and Juliet". Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan had numerous collaborations, check out Dylan's album "Infidels". Dylan didn't work on Romeo and Juliet directly, but given how much he's featured on this channel, I think Dylan's influence, particularly lyrically, will be abundantly evident.
Don't know if you noticed it or not, but he was playing the guitar without a pick. Maybe they did that slower part just to give the drummer a break, but he was tremendous and the one guy playing several keyboards at once.
Mark did movie soundtracks Princess Bride which won Best Movie that year. As for story telling you should check into the songs he recorded after as a sosl artist
My parents raised me on this kind of music! The whole Brothers in Arms album is amazing! Your Latest Trick is one of my favorite songs! And I actually prefer the studio version over the live version of Sultains of Swing!
Telegraph Road from the same concert is phenomenal 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥 This song came from when Mark went into a small bar to get out of the rain in London. There was a local band playing that were mediocre at best. When they signed off on their set, the vocalist said We Are The Sultan's Of Swing. The rest is history 🤘🏻🤘🏻 "He's done a Columbo on us" 😂😂😂😂😂
I can watch this over and over. This is the third time tonight. LOL. Brits don't normally pronounce the first K before the n. :). This is real music, pre auto tune. You want stamina? Check out Gary Moore, Still Got The Blues. Montreux Jazz Festival. Loved watching you watching this. :)
Of i can suggest : phil collins .’in the air tonight.’ Live in Paris. Also,a less known Artist: Paola nutini’ Iron sky (Abbey road studio version) . For me one of the best songs ever!
I am forever entertained watching young people seeing Dire Straits live for the first time. I am sorry to say young people will never experience this sort of talent live ever. Music has much changed. Everything is different in the 21st century. MK is a poet if you read the lyrics to his music, you will hear better what he is actually saying. Personally, I think Mark is the best guitarist ever because like Hendrix he is so unique. He is a left-handed man playing right-handed & not using a guitar pick he is using his fingers. A neat trick but it makes sense because all the heavy lifting is on his left hand. Rules are made to be broken as did Ludwig Van Beethoven so many years ago. MK too would have been a teacher's worst nightmare, but he did what he wanted all the same. Rules, what music rules are there? None. Saeed, you have never heard this music sound in a movie, or a TV add. The way MK arranges the music is simply brilliant. You have just seen one song of one of the most amazing live performances ever filmed live in 1983 but this song was released in 1978. But Saeed I love to see & hear your reaction xoxo I saw them live so I know how blown away I was leaving the concert. There are no fancy costumes or gimmicks just pure musical genius. And these musicians are having such a great time & it shows. xoxo Enjoy & watch the rest of the concert. The second to last song was the keyboard players time to go wild with so much energy. This whole 90-minute concert is a must have & see forever, now 41 years ago. x
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to write this comment. Epic performance. I have seen The Princess Bride and The Color of Money, but didnt know at the time Mark made the music for those films and more. I have a few other reactions to Dire Straits, but i believe one of them is not visible in the US for some reason. Definitely checking out more in the future. Thanks again and have a great day.
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I was there too, all the way from Rotterdam to Hammersmith Odeon Stadium London in 1983 👍👍 it was worth crossing 'the Dire Straits' (what means The Channel between UK and Netherlands)
I think this is the best live performance EVER! I love Mark Knopfler but Terry Williams deserves so much praise for his performance on drums! Just amazing!
The drummer's parents were in the audience for the 1st time to watch their son live, and boy he gave it everything.
Wow! That is amazing.
Urban myth I'm afraid though I'd love it to be true
Not true.
They were there, but it was not their first time hearing him play live.
Wow !! He really did. he was having a blast up there...they all were !!!!!
@@SaeedReacts. Williams was part of the best Line up for Dire Straits
Really enjoyed watching you enjoy this live video. I’m 72 years old and loved this song the first time I heard it on the radio. But this live video was simply amazing! My favorite live video of all time! Peace!
Truly an epic performance. Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful day.
That nights performance has been voted best live performance by many other band members from across the world it doesn't get the credit it deserves enjoyed watching you smiling and loving it
As someone who grew up when this was happening, I'm so glad that later generations are able to really appreciate it, (and also that, having bought the LPs and CDs, I and everyone else can now see the performances for free.)
For my money Dire straits are my favourite live band, just truly brilliant every time.
What I cannot believe is that it has been 40 years and I am still emotionally stunned by this performance, especially when Mark goes into the slow solo after the breakdown. He is literally pulling my heart strings each and every time.
First heard this song in 1978 and instantly became a fan of the group. Incredible talent on that stage.
Love Dire Straits. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. They have had so many hits including "Walk Of Life", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.
Mark Knopfler is actually left handed and learned to play right handed so he didn't look different from other guitar players. He's self taught and plucks the strings with the tips of his fingers. My GOAT for sure.
Awesome!
Yes that us true. And that makes UT more amazing. If tried doing that just kidding around on my son's left handed guitar. It's impossible
Mark Knopfler is one of the best rock guitarists of our time. This song is way up there on the list of best rock songs of all time.
Remember Albert Lee? Still reckon Clapton didn't like being upstaged..
@@rickybuhl3176 they're all good. We all have our favourites!
Often not appreciated is Knopfler's ability to tell a story. All his songs tell an amazing story. His artistry as a guitarist is undisputed but his talent as a poet is not often recognised. Great ballads like Telegraph Road, Brothers In Arms, Sailing To Philadelphia, Romeo & Juliet and even Money For Nothing illustrate Knopfler's powers of observation, and a capacity to put this into a magnificent package of notes and words. Listen closely to the lyrics - and if possible, read them from a lyrics score. This will add a new dimension to your appreciation of his great talent.
Love storytelling and huge affinity for lyrics, so definitely will pay close attention. Thanks for the recommendations!
Oh I agree.In past 4months I've mentioned a time or two M.K. artistry as a poet and storyteller. You elaborated beautifully. And you are the first I've seen(hundreds of reviews and comments)to mention Sailing to Philadelphia,my favorite song and album. But it's almost like no one else ever of it. I saw MK in an interview recently. I was so shocked til I realized it's been about 50 years! I'm an old lady and he is an old man. What a splendid old man! Three piece suit,kind face and cultured manners. No sign of excessive living. He conversed so easily,not one awkward moment in a very long interview and was quite funny. I guess I am still a fan. The reason for the interview was an event at Sotheby's where he auctioned off part of his guitar collection and gave 11 million $ to charity. GOD bless you Mr.Knopfler.
He also creates an atmosphere with his music to match his lyrics!!! Down to the waterline & southbound again are good examples, as is telegraph road that you mentioned.
Didn't Mark have a degree in English Literature? Would seem to fit a personna of being a story teller - poet.
@@terrygray6475 I lived in Italy & if I remember correctly, there is a different term to describe the type of singer you mentioned. It's hard to translate but you have a singer/songwriter & then there's singer storyteller!!!
Love Dire Straits.
Epic performance!
Mark Knopfler the composer of music for the movie "Local Hero" (1983 soundtrack) as well has being one of the best finger-style rock guitarists ever.
Masterpiece ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I've been loving this song for the past 40 plus years, and it never gets old in fact the older I get the more I appreciate their amazing talents.
I liked how you discussed how in shape they have to be and the stamina they have to have to perform. I would love to see you check out the talking heads live performance of life in wartime. It will blow your mind.
Amazing performance. Will add your suggestion to my list. Thanks.
Dear friend, the drummer´s dad was in the audience, watching his son for the first time. The drummer was energised and played it a bit too fast, but the rest of the band was ok with it. They found it hillarious.
Be safe at home.
Elmar from Germany
Thanks for letting me know! Greetings from Belgium.
You won't find many guitarists that are better finger pickers on a guitar than Marc.
Terry Williams is killing it! This is the best live performance I have ever watched. Thank goodness it was recorded.
So glad this was recorded!
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising.
It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.
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.🤩
Definitely energizing to see them perform their craft. Thanks for watching.
Telegraph Road is in this same concert that lasted for 2 hours. I like it even better than this. It is a masterpiece!
What a GREAT reaction to one of the best live performances in history! WTG! 😀
Thanks! Appreciate that. Epic performance!
Describe this performance with one word: Cool! I think its that simple. Best regards from Germany Neighbour ;)
Cool, indeed! Greetings from Belgium
Aged 15, i loved this so much that i bought the record back in 1979. First album i ever bought. You never forget.
Also seen them twice in concert.
That is so true. Never forget going to the store and getting that first album ❤️
The whole album 🤯
The studio version of "Sultans of Swing" was Dire Straits first single from their first album in 1978 and was a hit. This 1983 "Alchemy Live" take is a longer version and with mostly different personnel than the original band. They had just ended a tour so the band was really tight and they did two concerts in London that were recorded and released the next year on an "Alchemy Live" album. The concert video was released a few years later.
Thanks for this info!
Mark Knopfler is my number one guitarist of all time. Absolute legend! You need to check out "Telegraph Road" from the same concert, it's a work of art. And then "Private Investigations", but the version from their concert in Nimes, France in 1992. It was that concert that they made their "On The Night" dvd - that concert is my number one destination when I finally get my hands on a time machine. 😂
Save me a seat on that time machine 😁
@@SaeedReacts. only if you bring snacks
Thank heavens for RUclips!!! I'm a baby boomer so being able to watch these music videos over and over again is a blessing. And for you younger music lovers...wow! In the "olden days" this would be been a once in a lifetime experience. I love your love of music!❤
Epic song and performance. So much fun exploring this era and getting to share it with other people. Thanks for watching.
One of the greatest live performances ever. Mark was on point. One of the best guitarists in the world. But he will tell you he barely knows how to hold the thing. The drummer is Terry Williams and was on fire. He is now retired, in his late 70s, living in Swansea Wales.
So much to say. This was not the drummer in the studio version. The studio vocals were better, in my opinion, but the music in this version are the best. Dire Straits are on anyone who loves music’s playlist. The drummer drives the song. Yes, the guitar gets the glory, and rightly so. But the drummer sets the stage, and tells the story. This kid is phenomenal.
Thanks for letting me know about that!
I love your channel man you’re so authentic and pure in what you say keep up the good work 👍
🎼🎼🎼❤️🔥❤️🔥 .. this is the bomb Saeed. This ranks very high for me , in best Rock songs of all time. Mark Knopfler has a seat at the table with the best guitarists ever. . The Jimi Hendrix , the Eric Clapton , the Stevie Ray Vaughan , the Jimmy Page , the Roy Clark , the David Gilmour table .. this is a superior song on many levels.. love it ❤️🔥❤️🔥🎼🎼🎼
Epic track!
Sultans of swing 1978.
The drummer, Terry Williams, is in a 30 min RUclips video "I'm just the drummer" or similar and it is really good....well worth the watch! I just love this live version of Sultans - great guys the entire bunch of them! Love MK and follow his solo career too! Great talent....
Pencil in "Telegraph Road". Currently my fav Dire Strait's classic although my favorite changes every week.
Saeed, my 13 year old grandson is a drummer. He started at the age of 4. His drum instructor would just jam with him for like 10 mins. of his lessons. Afterwards, Kyler would say to him, "man, my forearms are killing me"! He told him that practicing every single day will help to build up that stamina and strength in his arms and legs. It's a vicious workout to be a drummer. Neal Peart and Tommy Lee are my favorite drummers.
THIS performance was out of this 🌍! That drummer was amazing!! 🌍🥁🎶🎸
That is amazing he started at 4. He will go places! Thanks for sharing that. Have a wonderful day.
Anything from Alchemy is 🔥.
Telegraph Road and Tunnel of Love are musts, live of course. Enjoyed the reaction. Subscribed. 😊
Thank you for subscribing and the recommendations.
For the drummer workout/ being in shape, check out Wintersun: son of winter and sun. Kai hähtö is the trummer, now in nighwish. Man that is combination of metronome, an octopus and a machinegun..
Now that is a visual. Great description. 😃
That banjo playing tennis guy rocks
Mark is a gift to the world. Dire Straits at the top of their game. It doesn't get any better.
I saw DS on this tour (Alchemy Live) as a 19 year old kid. My mates and I came out drained, and drenched with sweat from the pure electricity they were putting out. In the pocket ALL NIGHT. 😮💨🤘🏼✌🏼
Terry the drummer is amazing !
I have never heard another guitarist play as cleanly as Mark. Uses his fingers (no pick) with no distortion as his fingers move up and dowm on the strings.
My Dad was/is a big fan and I love their music, Mark is a guitar genius 🤩❤️👍🏻
Amazing track. Looking forward to more.
This is a 70's song & band. ❤
Thanks for letting me know !
Aaah! The 80s. My late 20s and early 30s. It really was fun! And Dire Straits were right up there.
The music at the end was once described perfectly. Like walking through the gates of heaven.
Beautiful description.
When Prince was asked who was the best guitarist of all time he said, “You would have to ask Mark Knopfler”. I’ve never seen anybody watch this video without totally rocking out!
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing that.
The song was written in 1977 and released in 1978. This performance was in 1983, so they had some experience playing it concert. Mark Knopfler's still working. He's 74 years old and released a new album in April 2024. It debuted at #3 on the British album charts, right behind Beyonce.
Thanks for letting me know! Awesome he is still going strong.
love this
Knopfler pronounced Nofler silent K & P. You would never have heard this song anywhere else especially not on a TV commercial. If you read all the lyrics Mark writes, he is a poet. This song came out like a bullet from a gun, in I think 1977 or 1978. It was immediately a hit because the music & Mark's guitar sound was so unique. This concert was the last 2 of the 1983 Love Over Gold tour. It was at the London Odeon the very last two concerts filmed for the aLCHEMY CD & Blu-ray concert. The whole concert captured onto film for posterity was magic. I saw them live in 1983 & they can reproduce live their music better live than on their albums. Now that says much. As much as Mark is a Virtuoso, he surrounds himself with master musicians. That says much about MK.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing that.
What a wonderful comment. I agree with all you say and I've been a Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits devotee since '78. Every constellation of Dire Straits was completely breathtaking. They all played so tightly together and off one another, especially LIVE, like you say. ❤
1978 studio release was great, here they took it up a few notches.
The drummer is amazing to!!!
Hi Saeed,
I was there, I was at Hammersmith Odeon in July 1983, I was just turned 18. It was amazing,
It was my second ever gig (The first was The Rolling Stones at Wembley) and I thought this was normal!
Its not normal, they are all on top of their game, the best.
I knew they were good, but they were way above my expectations.
Terry Williams on the drums was the star for me, absolutely up there with the best you can see live.
There is a story that his father was there for the first time and that made him play harder, its more of an urban myth, he always played like that!
The concert lasted about two hours and you need to watch Telegraph Road, its the encore and they didn't let up for a second.
Amazing times and memories, its great that it was the best recording of the time and we can watch it and enjoy it
No way! That is awesome. Thank you for sharing this. Will check out Telegraph Road. Have a great weekend.
♥♥♥♥♥ Cool that you got to see this 🙂 Mark Knopfler is easily one of the best guitarists in the world, and he's still going strong. Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
So good! Thanks for watching. Love from Belgium.
One of the most epic live performances ….
@6.34 knopfler just hypnotizing the crowd
This is one of the greatest songs and Mark Knoplers guitar skills are on another level . The finger picking King Mr. Chet Atkins was one of Marks biggest fans and him and Chet done quite a bit of music together. You should check out some of their videos sometime wether you react to them or not. And the lead that Mark plays in this song is absolutely off the chain ⛓️
Was that EPIC, or what!! I was lucky enough to see Dire Straits once, in Orange County California, and Sting came out and sang with'em.
Glad you caught this performance. 👊🎶
Incredible! Awesome you saw them live.
Great song. In your off time-you n
May enjoy an amazing guitarist from UK last name is Montaban. This song he performs is top-tier. Anything by him....
its mastership and flow combined
Masters of their craft. That drummer tho'.... 🥁 ☮
1st time watching this video - there are different version. But this one was the best by far!!!!
Thank you for the memories and thank you Dire Strait for an awesome performance.!!!!
Thanks so much for watching. Epic performance!
Great reaction. I reckon you will have heard this somewhere in your life, I'm sure. Every decent radio station (and supermarket) plays this week in, week out. Great to watch.
Must have. Sounded so familiar. Love it!
Another song from this amazing concert is Telegraph Road. It was written when Dire Straits was traveling from one concert venue to another along Telegraph Road (US Highway #24) in Michigan. Telegraph Road runs north and south 70 miles right along the Detroit border.
Mark had a conversation with the bus driver about the history of Detroit and then he wrote this song. It is basically the story of Detroit but could easily be adapted to any large city that was once prosperous but has now fallen into blight and decay.
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Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing that backstory. Definitely want to hear that one.
Brothers in Arms is a song you must hear and listen to the lyrics closely. Beautiful, heart wrenching and his solos are too.
Definitely want to check that one out too. I have a reaction to Tunnel Of Love coming later today.
If you have seen the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, the finale of this is being played off camera as Queen are preparing to go on Stage for Live Aid.
Right!
Wrong. The Queen concert depicted is Wembley 1985. This video is from Hammersmith in 1983. Alchemy Live tour.
Yep. Queen followed dire straits at live aid. And when I saw the movie I wondered if there would be a mention of them and sure enough you can hear them when freddy us heading to the trailer
His guitar playing is just fabulous!
Yeees, Dire Straits. Legends ❤ Mark Knopfler is amazing. In my twenties I used to be up until midnight just to hear his Going home at the beginning of night program of my favourite radio station 😂
Awesome! Thanks for sharing that. There was no instant music streaming. Special moments!
I thought I was the only one who remembered Columbo. So cool. Great reaction, subbed
R.i.p. Peter Falk. Legend! Thanks for subscribing 🙏🏽❤️
This is legendary, epic
So I am kind of happy you got this one on your list. On of my favourite ❤your reaction is crazy cool 😎 thanks man ❤they started in the late 70😊
One of those well known classics that i never took the time to actually listen to and pay attention. So glad i did. Amazing. Thanks for watching!
Saeed, Luckily I finished my chore during the guitar solo at the end so I was able to enjoy that with you!
Are your grandparents still alive? If yes, do you get to see them often? I'm wondering because I am old enough to be your Grandma and I would cherish you as a grandson. I have several grandchildren, there's always room for one more though. I even have several great-grandchildren and it is likely not to be that much longer before another great is added to that and we'll have five-generations in the local paper if there is still a local paper by then! I really enjoy your youthful energy and your insight into things it took me many years to learn the hard way. Enjoy the rest of your day I don't know what the time difference is between here and where you are, but I think you are about six or seven hours ahead of me! So it's early morning here and likely early afternoon there? Deb
Sadly they are not and i never really knew them. Only met one grandparent one time. Some things you miss out in life.
I hope to be a grandparent one day 😃
Great to hear you have such an amazing family! Beautiful!
Its is 1:35 PM right now.
Have a wonderful day!
@@SaeedReacts. Saeed, Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that, I had such a great relationship with my grandparents, it's too bad you had to miss out on that! Being a great Grandpa is a great way to get the feeling!
Thank you for the heart, they are always appreciated!
Mark is great in this song, and you did mention the drummer; but that duel between the guitar and the drums in the middle of the song is fantastic.
Good job, you recognize the drums, so fuckin good, guitar and drums on this live video is so eriplacable, sooooooiiiiii good 😊 , good reaction 😊
Incredible performance! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
You don't this .... but you know 'Columbo'? Lol nice job! In my top 5 all time fav live performances, they looked like they were having a ball
Been a fan of cinema and tv since i was 6 years old, so my knowledge of that is quite a bit better. 😀 Now i hope to learn more about all kinds of genres of music. Truly a joy to discover these epic performances. Glad they were recorded. Thanks for watching.
He did a song for a movie, The Princess Bride.
This performance made me love a song I already just liked. My favorites of his are Romeo and Juliet, and Skateaway.
Classic movie!
Nice reaction man check for talegraph road
Thanks! Will add that one to my list.
Guitar George and Harry was in the Easybeats and Guitar George is none other than George Young Angus Young's older brother
Oh yeah, I go way back with this band, still on my playlist as well as "🎸Telegraph Road🎸" which is also on RUclips same venue.👀 I would really enjoy your reaction to that song as well if you could.🙏
That one is on my todo list! Thanks for watching.
@@SaeedReacts. Mark changes up his guitar uses a resonator love the sound looking forward to your reaction when you hear it!
This is70’s not 80’s. This was their debut. I love Mark knofler - 4o years later he is till making great music❤❤❤❤
I would definitely recommend "Romeo and Juliet". Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan had numerous collaborations, check out Dylan's album "Infidels". Dylan didn't work on Romeo and Juliet directly, but given how much he's featured on this channel, I think Dylan's influence, particularly lyrically, will be abundantly evident.
You should also hear the original album version which is great but it will show how much more they put into this live performance
Will have a listen
Great reaction,love dire straits 👍🇬🇧
Epic performance. Thanks for watching!
Don't know if you noticed it or not, but he was playing the guitar without a pick. Maybe they did that slower part just to give the drummer a break, but he was tremendous and the one guy playing several keyboards at once.
Definitely need to hear the studio version.
Mark did movie soundtracks Princess Bride which won Best Movie that year. As for story telling you should check into the songs he recorded after as a sosl artist
Definitely want to check that out. I know the movie, but need to listen to the music. I believe he also did something for Color of Money.
Don't be ashamed. There's so much really good music from the 50s, 60s and 70s to listen to - and enjoy
Looking forward to discover much more. Thank you for these words, appreciate it.
I just realized the last sound is exactly the same as the last sound of Interstellar's theme by Zimmer.
I need a side by side 😀. Will listen to both endings.
Cool. You could also check Calling Elvis. 🙂
I thought it came out in 78 or 79. I could be wrong. He lives in Tennessee.
Tank you so mutch 🇫🇷🇫🇷👍👍 🎸🎸
Thanks for watching!
My parents raised me on this kind of music! The whole Brothers in Arms album is amazing! Your Latest Trick is one of my favorite songs! And I actually prefer the studio version over the live version of Sultains of Swing!
Definitely must check out more. I listened to Telegraph Road and really enjoyed it.
Telegraph Road from the same concert is phenomenal 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
This song came from when Mark went into a small bar to get out of the rain in London. There was a local band playing that were mediocre at best. When they signed off on their set, the vocalist said We Are The Sultan's Of Swing. The rest is history 🤘🏻🤘🏻
"He's done a Columbo on us" 😂😂😂😂😂
Just one more thing 😁
@@SaeedReacts. 😂😂Iconic
Love the "Columbo" reference! :)
Just one more thing :)
I can watch this over and over. This is the third time tonight. LOL. Brits don't normally pronounce the first K before the n. :). This is real music, pre auto tune. You want stamina? Check out Gary Moore, Still Got The Blues. Montreux Jazz Festival. Loved watching you watching this. :)
Such an epic song and performance! Thanks for watching and the recommendations!
Pick rocked it. Wow!!!
Really appreciate your reactions
Thank you! Grateful that you are here.
This is in the 80s... but it's NOT typical 80s music. It's a lot closer to (some) typical sounds of the 60s and early 70s.
Of i can suggest : phil collins .’in the air tonight.’ Live in Paris. Also,a less known Artist: Paola nutini’ Iron sky (Abbey road studio version) . For me one of the best songs ever!
I know those songs, but havent seen or heard those specific versions. Definitely want to check them out at some point. Thanks.
You need to listen to Telegraph Road from the same tour
I think that will be the next one i check out. Thanks.
I am forever entertained watching young people seeing Dire Straits live for the first time. I am sorry to say young people will never experience this sort of talent live ever. Music has much changed. Everything is different in the 21st century. MK is a poet if you read the lyrics to his music, you will hear better what he is actually saying. Personally, I think Mark is the best guitarist ever because like Hendrix he is so unique. He is a left-handed man playing right-handed & not using a guitar pick he is using his fingers. A neat trick but it makes sense because all the heavy lifting is on his left hand. Rules are made to be broken as did Ludwig Van Beethoven so many years ago. MK too would have been a teacher's worst nightmare, but he did what he wanted all the same. Rules, what music rules are there? None. Saeed, you have never heard this music sound in a movie, or a TV add. The way MK arranges the music is simply brilliant. You have just seen one song of one of the most amazing live performances ever filmed live in 1983 but this song was released in 1978. But Saeed I love to see & hear your reaction xoxo I saw them live so I know how blown away I was leaving the concert. There are no fancy costumes or gimmicks just pure musical genius. And these musicians are having such a great time & it shows. xoxo Enjoy & watch the rest of the concert. The second to last song was the keyboard players time to go wild with so much energy. This whole 90-minute concert is a must have & see forever, now 41 years ago. x
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to write this comment. Epic performance.
I have seen The Princess Bride and The Color of Money, but didnt know at the time Mark made the music for those films and more.
I have a few other reactions to Dire Straits, but i believe one of them is not visible in the US for some reason.
Definitely checking out more in the future. Thanks again and have a great day.
Mark Knopfler makes his guitar sing ❤🎉