Wow! Donald Trump said he “didn’t get it, the cemetery in France was for the American soldiers who died in WW1, draft dodging Trump called them losers and suckers. JSBIRD69 you foretold the future! Such a moving and sad song. 😔
I was introduced to Dire Straits by my eldest brother and would play his LPs overs and over. a year after he lost his battle to cancer I heard this song on the radio and I immediately burst into tears. I still cant explain it
Ex Navy. Fought in the Falklands. He wrote this in 1982 for us down there apparently. But this is really for all who serve. Lost good friends down the years. RIP to all my brothers and sisters, especially in Ardent and Antelope. Still on watch.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
This song gives me chills. Here is the information about this song from Wikipedia. FYI: The Falklands war was fought between Argentina and the UK in 1982. This melancholic song was written during the Falkland War, and is described by some as an anti-war song; though more accurately, it curates the experience of soldiers in wartime, and their need for solidarity; which in the final stanza includes their "Brothers" on the other side of the trenches. The war time motif is rather underwritten; but more offered as a natural backdrop ("these mist covered mountains"), increasingly marked by destruction ("these fields of destruction - Baptisms of fire") and death ("Now the sun's gone to hell - And the moon's riding high - Let me bid you farewell - Every man has to die"), suggesting the insanity of war: "We're fools to make war - On our brothers in arms." Mark Knopfler explains that the song is sung by a soldier dying on the battlefield; as a real singer he has to immerse himself, so to speak, in his view and feelings.[2] In the first two verses it is the own comrades to whom the speaker turns, i.e. the "brothers in arms". Only in the final line does it become clear that all enemy soldiers are included within "brothers in arms".
J Sowders thank you for posting this. I was going to go look it up as soon as the video finished. I always appreciate the people who post information like this in the comments.
Thats exactly what I got from this song. Thanks for verifying it. All war should end , "if only that were possible". Love Dire Straits and I'm a 72 yr old Canadian grandma.
As a retired Army guy, shout out to those who lived and suffer from the futility of War and RIP to those who gave all. Sometimes it wasn't easy but it was a duty and an oath you take to defend at all costs. Army 1957-1978.
the greatest voice in this song is the guitar and in the end....., regardless of race, creed, or color..., we are all Brothers in Arms and we must never forget that.
Mark said in an interview that he got a call from a “tank guy” that at the end of the Gulf War they linked all the tanks together and played this on the speakers. Must of been an amazing moment
As a 3rd generation British military vet, this still cuts deep, it will hold a special place in the hearts of many a military personnel, to those who have lost mates and especially those of us that held a dying comrade.Thought's to those still carrying their battle scars, both inside and out.
It's always amazed that he never shows up on any of these "Most Under Rated Guitar Player Ever" lists, and the same with Alvin Lee. I mention their names, and I get all sorts of "They aren't under rated" responses, but none can explain why they are also never on the "Greatest Guitar Players of All Time" lists either. Mark Knopfler is at least top three in my book.
A beautiful tribute to your uncle. The pain you feel and your reaction to it show what a wonderful human being you are. I can't listen to this song without crying. It's the most beautiful anti-war song ever written.
This was written during the Falklands war. It was re-released to raise money for a Falklands veteran PTSD charity. Always gave me chills as I was a kid growing up in the UK when the Falklands war happened, stuck in my memory more than any other wars in my lifetime
I’ve never been in the army, nor have I witnessed war, but this song always make me feel the pain and dispair of all the families and soldiers losing their brothers, fathers, sisters, moms and comrades in these meaningless armed conflicts all over the world. I always make the same wish at every new year’s eve: That someday we may experience just one day without humans killing each other. Just one single day in Earth’s history. But let’s face it, it’ll never happen. Mankind is determined to destruct itself one way or the other...
Thank you for respecting your uncle's wishes, playing this song will mean something to every person who has served, and also those who have loss as a result of war. We have just one world and we are fools to make war on our brothers in arms....blessing to all who serve and may one day we unlearn the ways of war...
Total respect to you for listening to this and thank you, not just to your uncle but to every man and woman who protects us 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧God Save the Queen xx
And that my friend is why you respect these men... Like no other... By them a meal if you see them. Thank them... This song makes you thank God for men like that
Honors to your family who have served. No one who has been in the service and seen comrades fall will ever be the same again. Thanks for playing this one.
I remember using this track over footage of the troubles between the baltic states. 1984, 85 and 86 saw a number of what could be described as anti war songs. In 1984 you had Paul McCartney's 'pipes of peace' which told the story of the British and German cease fire at Christmas during the 1st World War and the game of football they played. Then there was Nik Kershaw's 'I won't let the sun go down on me', alluding to a nuclear war. Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'Two tribes' really captured the fear we were all feeling during the early to mid 80s of a war between the US and the Soviet Union. Then in 1985 we had Paul Hardcastle's '19', the title referring to the average age of a soldier in the Vietnam War and the song itself used raw footage and soldiers speaking. Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' also alludes to the Vietnam War. Then we had the very melencholic Dire Straits track Brothers in arms. And in early 1986 Sting brought us back to the harsh reality of the cold war and again the fear of a nuclear war with his song 'Russians'.
Let me tell you, to most veterans this brings tears to there eyes. Only a veteran knows the horrors of war and veterans want peace more then anyone because of that.
Hey i was in the Army and yes this song brings back so many memories to me i was in the Falklands and i lost my best mate, he was buried in Port Stanley I go every year to lay flowers on his grave but this song hits like a truck. God bless you Rico you will always have your Brothers in arms.
My best friend was a huge Dire Straits fan and they played it at his funeral, when he suddenly died from a brain aneurysm. It took me a long time until I could enjoy it again.
This video may seem simple compared to what they can do today but it really was ahead of it's time. Every aspect of this song and video make my heart ache
I just watched you rocking out the Sultan's of Swing and now getting emotional with Brothers in Arms. These 2 songs couldn't be more different yet they are both powerful in their own way. He's an amazing songwriter and musician, isn't he?
This song is one of the best from Dire Straits. The way he makes that guitar weep is magical to the hears and touches the heart. keep on your journey my friend we are here for you when you need it
I remember once I heard my Platoon Sgt said to us while deployed. He told us only the faces change in wars, but the names of the fallen stay the same. Eerie, but true. Rest in peace my "Brothers in Arms". 🙏🏼✌🏼❤🇺🇸
Another legendary British band, James. The whole "Brothers in Arms" album is great. Mark Knopfler is a true wordsmith, and a genius on the guitar. Thanks for sharing your reaction. If youre new to Dire Straits, you might want to check out "Tunnel of Love" and "Romeo and Juliet". Hope you are having a great day, JB x
Yes. It’s difficult and it’s tough. I don’t often relisten to this song, but when I do, I replay it over and over. It’s hard to move on from such a profound state.
It's a huge shame nobody ever reacts to Telegraph Road and it's such a shame it's by far one of their very best and the Alchemy Live version is so amazingly good It needs to be put out there it really does...
This was originally wrote as a protest song about the 1982 Argentinean invasion of the British colony of the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. It has now been adopted by the British Army, Navy and Air Force as a tribute song to honour all lost in the Conflict. There will be very few exceptions, when a British service man or woman won't shed a tear when they hear this anthem.
We go for King and Country, but when the fighting starts, this altruism is lost...We fight for our brothers, This is true where ever the battlefield lays, and is why THIS song, hits some of us so hard. Myself, I never saw battle, and for that, I am glad, but I have experienced that brotherhood of arms, that camaraderie, and in my twilight, I miss it very much. "...for you did not desert me, my brothers in arms".
You, Andy, like me, never saw combat, although in W Germany during the 60s and 70s, we were ready for it, pretty much all the time. We did have mates though, who did do their bit, in my case in N Ireland and never came back, so I respect what you've written and know how you feel.
@@rayjennings3637 I would say we were as ready as anyone can be. 76-79 for me. The closest I came that I know of was when two US ARMY captains felt it might be a good idea to roam around in the DMZ(38th Parallel) and were killed by N Korean soldiers. LoL, it was just days before I got to my first duty station. Barely had my wall locker sorted and my personal stuff was in storage and we spent two and a half days and two nights with our seabags as pillows waiting for transport to Pearl. I feel for the two captains, but I was relieved that cooler heads prevailed.
This song is probably the panacea that’s needed for everyone, people have to empathise with the “warriors” in the family and friends. If they want to talk then let them talk because not talking makes PTSD worse. This gets to the heart of all that, keep remembering until it’s as natural as everyday memories not suppressed. But you not in the family of the soldier, sailor, airman and Special Forces cannot really understand the brothers in arms.
Man! I just wanted to give you a hug. I don’t have military in my family but I do have relations who were in the World wars or who were bombed as children. I hope that your family members stay safe in these times.
I just discovered your channel and binge watched some of your videos. Watching you react to songs that I listened to many times before makes me relive the experience of hearing it for the first time. When I saw the title of this one, I knew I was in for a rough ride. I lost my father a year and a half ago and he wanted this song to be played at his funeral. Every time I hear it I'm crying like a little baby. Every word you said about this song seemed to fit my situation and cut right through my soul. It was a very painful experience but also beautiful in a sense. I miss you so much dad.
1977 until 2011, active and reserve. I've seen Grenada, Panama, 1st Gulf, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan and all those little actions in between. Rest easy my brothers and sisters, we'll all be together again.
So beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your emotions. I’m surprised no one has done this one yet, but try “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by The Hollies. (Do the b/w TOTP 1970 version) There are many origins of this phrase, but I’ve heard that this song references to the Vietnam war, with someone carrying a brother in arms from the battlefield. Beautiful song.
I was curious to hear a young person’s view of this song. I was in my teens when this album came out. I remember listening to Brothers in Arms on repeat in the dark. So powerful - so wistful and sad. I love the way the guitar sings in between Mark’s vocals - thoughtful balance between the two. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Song from the view of a young soldier who is dying on the battle field during the falklands war . My dad was there but he was one of the luky one as he came home but was never the same . He lost a lot of friends during the war and could never hear this song with crying
Such a thing of beauty. The dying man solo at the end😭😭😭. I really appreciate you showing the reaction that many of us have felt through the years when listening to this powerful masterpiece. The most beautiful and elegiac anti-war song ever written IMO. Personal. Looking at death right square in the eyes.
"Oh death was never a friend of ours. We laughed with him, leagued with him, Old chum. No soldier is paid to kick against his powers. We laughed knowing better men would come, And greater wars, as each proud fighter brags, He wars on death for life, not men for flags." - from War Requiem
This song was released mid 1980's. I remembered it just before I enlisted in the Army. It's very real sometimes, the unrelenting feelings you have after returning from deployment. You try to put away the grossness but it's not easy... it never really goes away. Idk how I did it, but i served 25years serving mother country. Not one day I regret. Thank your relatives and your friends that served and still serving. PTSD doesn't cure itself, it starts with the individual and their will to survive and carry on. ✌🏼❤🙏🏼🇺🇸🤙
I faithfully served my country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan for over 25 years and still think about the battle buddies that I lost. One day you're eating lunch with them in the dining hall and the next day they're gone. This brings back memories that always make me cry. God bless all those who serve here in the U.S. and abroad. RIP my "Brothers in Arms." And thank you for bringing attention to songs that have purpose. I will always be a loyal listener.
Much respect to you young brother! I served in the Royal Navy back in the 70’s and lost some of my Conrad’s! I feel your pain from this amazing tribute drone Dire Straits! Cheers!
At last,someone who has taken the time to listen along with the official video. This song makes me cry all the time. Respect to all who have and do serve and or course to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for reviewing this song. I retired Army Scout and served in Afghanistan 07-08 and this song hits me hard every time I hear it. I bought this album with the lyrics to this song scribed on one side. It hangs on my wall. Bless you brother
I have seen this video so many times but it never fails to move me to tears. I am as a civilian so proud of our forces. May they stay safe where ever they are serving. May they return home to their love ones.
Greetings from Scandinavia, particularly Finland. Pain is of different colour in every country. Whether it's poverty, racism, lost promises, relentless threat. It's there. I hope the US finds itself.
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There are two kind of people on this Earth.
1. Those who have shed one or many tears listening to this song.
2. The ones who don't yet 'get it'.
Yup
i question anyone who doesnt get emotional to this song!
Wow! Donald Trump said he “didn’t get it, the cemetery in France was for the American soldiers who died in WW1, draft dodging Trump called them losers and suckers. JSBIRD69 you foretold the future! Such a moving and sad song. 😔
I was introduced to Dire Straits by my eldest brother and would play his LPs overs and over. a year after he lost his battle to cancer I heard this song on the radio and I immediately burst into tears. I still cant explain it
I played to this in Afghanistan. It was very calming after our walk. This and I was only 19
No one plays the guitar as smooth as Mark.
David Gilmore!
Eric Clapton
Gary Moore
Knopfler Gilmour Clapton King Van Morrison
@@mixmashandtinker3266 I was about to say LOL
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Mark Knopfler has unmatched wisdom.
Ex Navy. Fought in the Falklands. He wrote this in 1982 for us down there apparently. But this is really for all who serve. Lost good friends down the years. RIP to all my brothers and sisters, especially in Ardent and Antelope. Still on watch.
This song always makes me cry, ever since I was a child.
Me too.
Always make me misty too mate.
Me too, Matilda,
Always, always tear up to this.
Me too my sweetie.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them
Agree mate
When you go home and tell them of us and say, for you're tomorrow we gave our today
We will remember them
We will remember them 🙏
As an ex squaddy who served in the Falklands this song brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. R.I.P to all the fallen before and since.
I understand that. Respect and thank you brother
Bless you and those who also wore the uniform from a 34 year vet.
Thank you for your service Dave
Thank you for your service sir
Dirty agression on Falkland..England is so bad
Mark could make guitar cry like no other...
Dire Straits a rare top tier band of massive talent. Mark Knopler is an amazing guitarist and song writer
This song gives me chills.
Here is the information about this song from Wikipedia.
FYI: The Falklands war was fought between Argentina and the UK in 1982.
This melancholic song was written during the Falkland War, and is described by some as an anti-war song; though more accurately, it curates the experience of soldiers in wartime, and their need for solidarity; which in the final stanza includes their "Brothers" on the other side of the trenches. The war time motif is rather underwritten; but more offered as a natural backdrop ("these mist covered mountains"), increasingly marked by destruction ("these fields of destruction - Baptisms of fire") and death ("Now the sun's gone to hell - And the moon's riding high - Let me bid you farewell - Every man has to die"), suggesting the insanity of war: "We're fools to make war - On our brothers in arms." Mark Knopfler explains that the song is sung by a soldier dying on the battlefield; as a real singer he has to immerse himself, so to speak, in his view and feelings.[2] In the first two verses it is the own comrades to whom the speaker turns, i.e. the "brothers in arms". Only in the final line does it become clear that all enemy soldiers are included within "brothers in arms".
J Sowders thank you for posting this. I was going to go look it up as soon as the video finished. I always appreciate the people who post information like this in the comments.
@@thefloridamimi9278 ... You're welcome. For a long time I also wondered what the context of this song was. The truth is very impactful and emotional.
Thank you for posting this!!!
J Sowders thank you 🙏
Thats exactly what I got from this song. Thanks for verifying it. All war should end , "if only that were possible". Love Dire Straits and I'm a 72 yr old Canadian grandma.
As a retired Army guy, shout out to those who lived and suffer from the futility of War and RIP to those who gave all. Sometimes it wasn't easy but it was a duty and an oath you take to defend at all costs. Army 1957-1978.
jodan4
Fair play mate. You did what the country needed and you have earned huge respect from me.
@@nick260682 I appreciate it and thank you.
jodan4
Are you ok at the moment?
@@nick260682 Great, Thanks
@Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd Fuck the State. If you're on a battlefield, walking into enemy fire, you're Heroic. No ifs, buts or maybes.
Respect to you brother. I'm ex military and every time I listen to this tune I weep, can't help myself. I loved your true reaction, thank you.
The guitar was crying.
Definitely. He can make it sing, cry and tell a story without words needed.
Actually even the piano and drums do too.
Respect to all the fallen soldiers fighting for our freedom what a song and band respect
One of my favorite Dire Straits songs. Respect to all the veterans and their families.
the greatest voice in this song is the guitar and in the end....., regardless of race, creed, or color..., we are all Brothers in Arms and we must never forget that.
Gets me every time this one. Knopfler is a special man of great integrity.
My favorite Dire Straits song of all time.
Beautiful song
So much emotion in this song makes the hairs of my arms stand
Mark said in an interview that he got a call from a “tank guy” that at the end of the Gulf War they linked all the tanks together and played this on the speakers. Must of been an amazing moment
I saw that on RUclips once but can't find it...
O wow. That s beautifull 💕💕
If you have served this hits home.
we're fools to make war on our brothers in arms.
One of the best albums ever!!
By one of the best guitarists ever 🙏
As a 3rd generation British military vet, this still cuts deep, it will hold a special place in the hearts of many a military personnel, to those who have lost mates and especially those of us that held a dying comrade.Thought's to those still carrying their battle scars, both inside and out.
Peace and respect to your Uncle, this song still makes me cry...
You are a genuine good young man. Stay focused. Stay strong.
"And we have just one world but we live in different ones."
Beautiful Mark, my guitar hero since i was a teen
It's always amazed that he never shows up on any of these "Most Under Rated Guitar Player Ever" lists, and the same with Alvin Lee. I mention their names, and I get all sorts of "They aren't under rated" responses, but none can explain why they are also never on the "Greatest Guitar Players of All Time" lists either. Mark Knopfler is at least top three in my book.
@@andyfletcher3561 knopfler, Blackmore, Lynch, Vivian Campbell but there are so many...
A beautiful tribute to your uncle. The pain you feel and your reaction to it show what a wonderful human being you are. I can't listen to this song without crying. It's the most beautiful anti-war song ever written.
Beautiful song by one of the best groups of their era, its a shame many of today's kids haven't heard of dire straits. 🏴
Dire straits make up 4 of my 5 greatest songs ever written
This was written during the Falklands war. It was re-released to raise money for a Falklands veteran PTSD charity. Always gave me chills as I was a kid growing up in the UK when the Falklands war happened, stuck in my memory more than any other wars in my lifetime
Bev Austerfield , my daughter was born the day they raised the flag in Port Stanley .... Ex forces at the time in Wegberg Germany ☹️😥❤️
It chills that you have to beg money for injured veterans😢
This always reminds me of a dark night, driving my late husband back to port to go back to sea. Wonderful memories. Driving holding hands. ❤️
Pardon me, but I have to ask...was he killed in action?
Brilliant song. One of my favourite Dire Straits songs, along with Romeo and Juliet, and Tunnel of Love
I just burst into tears,.....and then a soft smile of melancholy remembering “brothers in arms”. Bless you.
You have a very sympathetic heart. It's a great gift. Don't lose that.
There are days I just play this on a loop. It is so powerful.
I’ve never been in the army, nor have I witnessed war, but this song always make me feel the pain and dispair of all the families and soldiers losing their brothers, fathers, sisters, moms and comrades in these meaningless armed conflicts all over the world.
I always make the same wish at every new year’s eve: That someday we may experience just one day without humans killing each other. Just one single day in Earth’s history.
But let’s face it, it’ll never happen. Mankind is determined to destruct itself one way or the other...
Thank you for respecting your uncle's wishes, playing this song will mean something to every person who has served, and also those who have loss as a result of war. We have just one world and we are fools to make war on our brothers in arms....blessing to all who serve and may one day we unlearn the ways of war...
I know a lot of vets who love this song ... It's beautiful.
Total respect to you for listening to this and thank you, not just to your uncle but to every man and woman who protects us 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧God Save the Queen xx
I've no doubt listened to this song thousands of times over the years. It never fails to hit hard.
And that my friend is why you respect these men... Like no other... By them a meal if you see them. Thank them... This song makes you thank God for men like that
Such beautiful music...but the lyrics have always made me weep like a baby. Classic Dire Straits.
That song is so heavy. One of my favorites.
Such a haunting and beautiful emotional piece of music.
Honors to your family who have served. No one who has been in the service and seen comrades fall will ever be the same again. Thanks for playing this one.
Mark Knophler speaks with his guitar better than most vocalists can sing. Arguably one of the worlds best players.
I remember using this track over footage of the troubles between the baltic states.
1984, 85 and 86 saw a number of what could be described as anti war songs.
In 1984 you had Paul McCartney's 'pipes of peace' which told the story of the British and German cease fire at Christmas during the 1st World War and the game of football they played.
Then there was Nik Kershaw's 'I won't let the sun go down on me', alluding to a nuclear war.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'Two tribes' really captured the fear we were all feeling during the early to mid 80s of a war between the US and the Soviet Union.
Then in 1985 we had Paul Hardcastle's '19', the title referring to the average age of a soldier in the Vietnam War and the song itself used raw footage and soldiers speaking.
Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' also alludes to the Vietnam War.
Then we had the very melencholic Dire Straits track Brothers in arms.
And in early 1986 Sting brought us back to the harsh reality of the cold war and again the fear of a nuclear war with his song 'Russians'.
My dad was a hospital corpsman, and he taught new corpsmen at Great Lakes. I'm so proud of him.
Always loved that song. Saw Mark Knopfler perform it with his solo band last year and it still gives me chills
Let me tell you, to most veterans this brings tears to there eyes. Only a veteran knows the horrors of war and veterans want peace more then anyone because of that.
Hey i was in the Army and yes this song brings back so many memories to me i was in the Falklands and i lost my best mate, he was buried in Port Stanley
I go every year to lay flowers on his grave but this song hits like a truck.
God bless you Rico you will always have your Brothers in arms.
My best friend was a huge Dire Straits fan and they played it at his funeral, when he suddenly died from a brain aneurysm. It took me a long time until I could enjoy it again.
This video may seem simple compared to what they can do today but it really was ahead of it's time. Every aspect of this song and video make my heart ache
Thanks for your service to your Onkel 🙏🇺🇲 I am a soldier widow. Sgt Kenneth Allen E5 2027 Hey from Germany 🙋 stay safe 🙏
I just watched you rocking out the Sultan's of Swing and now getting emotional with Brothers in Arms. These 2 songs couldn't be more different yet they are both powerful in their own way. He's an amazing songwriter and musician, isn't he?
You're touching on some really good songs lately. Keep it up man. You're doing a great job
This song is one of the best from Dire Straits. The way he makes that guitar weep is magical to the hears and touches the heart. keep on your journey my friend we are here for you when you need it
My heartfelt gratitude and respect to your uncle and all service men and women for their service and sacrifice. Godspeed to you, Patriots.
More Dire Straits, about time too.
Knofler's guitar work is like spreading butter on a biscuit
Even the guitar tells the story!
I remember once I heard my Platoon Sgt said to us while deployed. He told us only the faces change in wars, but the names of the fallen stay the same. Eerie, but true. Rest in peace my "Brothers in Arms". 🙏🏼✌🏼❤🇺🇸
I am an ex service man of 25 years, this song is very special to ALL veterans and those still serving from all around the world !
The guitar 🎸 of Mark is singing. Whispering. Magic one ☝🏼
Powerful, man....!! I love how you're able to relate to this song's meaning....it's one of the most epic songs about war.
Very deep,one of my favourite songs by them
Another legendary British band, James. The whole "Brothers in Arms" album is great. Mark Knopfler is a true wordsmith, and a genius on the guitar. Thanks for sharing your reaction. If youre new to Dire Straits, you might want to check out "Tunnel of Love" and "Romeo and Juliet". Hope you are having a great day, JB x
One of the best songs ever written
Yes. It’s difficult and it’s tough. I don’t often relisten to this song, but when I do, I replay it over and over. It’s hard to move on from such a profound state.
The "live" version of TELEGRAPH ROAD is one of my favourites .... ever !
It's a huge shame nobody ever reacts to Telegraph Road and it's such a shame it's by far one of their very best and the Alchemy Live version is so amazingly good It needs to be put out there it really does...
@@Lord_Shouty With that steel guitar? Yeah.
Respect to all my fellow veterans out there. Thank you for your service.
Just my favourite song of all times. Period.
This was originally wrote as a protest song about the 1982 Argentinean invasion of the British colony of the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic.
It has now been adopted by the British Army, Navy and Air Force as a tribute song to honour all lost in the Conflict.
There will be very few exceptions, when a British service man or woman won't shed a tear when they hear this anthem.
Much respect and thanks to your uncle and all your family members who have and are served.
We go for King and Country, but when the fighting starts, this altruism is lost...We fight for our brothers, This is true where ever the battlefield lays, and is why THIS song, hits some of us so hard. Myself, I never saw battle, and for that, I am glad, but I have experienced that brotherhood of arms, that camaraderie, and in my twilight, I miss it very much. "...for you did not desert me, my brothers in arms".
You, Andy, like me, never saw combat, although in W Germany during the 60s and 70s, we were ready for it, pretty much all the time. We did have mates though, who did do their bit, in my case in N Ireland and never came back, so I respect what you've written and know how you feel.
@@rayjennings3637 I would say we were as ready as anyone can be. 76-79 for me. The closest I came that I know of was when two US ARMY captains felt it might be a good idea to roam around in the DMZ(38th Parallel) and were killed by N Korean soldiers. LoL, it was just days before I got to my first duty station. Barely had my wall locker sorted and my personal stuff was in storage and we spent two and a half days and two nights with our seabags as pillows waiting for transport to Pearl. I feel for the two captains, but I was relieved that cooler heads prevailed.
Shed a tear, be proud to do it
This song is probably the panacea that’s needed for everyone, people have to empathise with the “warriors” in the family and friends. If they want to talk then let them talk because not talking makes PTSD worse. This gets to the heart of all that, keep remembering until it’s as natural as everyday memories not suppressed. But you not in the family of the soldier, sailor, airman and Special Forces cannot really understand the brothers in arms.
Man! I just wanted to give you a hug. I don’t have military in my family but I do have relations who were in the World wars or who were bombed as children. I hope that your family members stay safe in these times.
I just discovered your channel and binge watched some of your videos. Watching you react to songs that I listened to many times before makes me relive the experience of hearing it for the first time. When I saw the title of this one, I knew I was in for a rough ride. I lost my father a year and a half ago and he wanted this song to be played at his funeral. Every time I hear it I'm crying like a little baby. Every word you said about this song seemed to fit my situation and cut right through my soul. It was a very painful experience but also beautiful in a sense.
I miss you so much dad.
1977 until 2011, active and reserve. I've seen Grenada, Panama, 1st Gulf, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan and all those little actions in between. Rest easy my brothers and sisters, we'll all be together again.
A truly great song, about the futility of fighting wars against your fellow man, purely for land, resources and money.
A superficial and erroneous view...freedom has to be defended...hence the term 'just war'...the best way to die...
@Chuck E. Fromage LOL...your naivety and presumption is breathtaking...
So beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your emotions. I’m surprised no one has done this one yet, but try “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by The Hollies. (Do the b/w TOTP 1970 version) There are many origins of this phrase, but I’ve heard that this song references to the Vietnam war, with someone carrying a brother in arms from the battlefield. Beautiful song.
Yes it was , “Still fighting the war” by Slaid Cleaves🎶🎵🎶
"He who saves a life, saves the world entire." - Unknown
I was curious to hear a young person’s view of this song. I was in my teens when this album came out. I remember listening to Brothers in Arms on repeat in the dark. So powerful - so wistful and sad. I love the way the guitar sings in between Mark’s vocals - thoughtful balance between the two. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Song from the view of a young soldier who is dying on the battle field during the falklands war . My dad was there but he was one of the luky one as he came home but was never the same . He lost a lot of friends during the war and could never hear this song with crying
Such a thing of beauty. The dying man solo at the end😭😭😭. I really appreciate you showing the reaction that many of us have felt through the years when listening to this powerful masterpiece. The most beautiful and elegiac anti-war song ever written IMO. Personal. Looking at death right square in the eyes.
"Oh death was never a friend of ours.
We laughed with him, leagued with him,
Old chum.
No soldier is paid to kick against his powers.
We laughed knowing better men would come,
And greater wars, as each proud fighter brags,
He wars on death for life, not men for flags."
- from War Requiem
Thx! For this reaction vid! Very special for a lot of people.
This song was released mid 1980's. I remembered it just before I enlisted in the Army. It's very real sometimes, the unrelenting feelings you have after returning from deployment. You try to put away the grossness but it's not easy... it never really goes away. Idk how I did it, but i served 25years serving mother country. Not one day I regret. Thank your relatives and your friends that served and still serving. PTSD doesn't cure itself, it starts with the individual and their will to survive and carry on. ✌🏼❤🙏🏼🇺🇸🤙
I thank your uncle for his service and sacrifice. My father is a vietnam veteran. God bless your uncle and your family.
This may be my favorite song of all time. I haven't heard it in a long time. Thank you for the reaction. #HOGfam #respect
I faithfully served my country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan for over 25 years and still think about the battle buddies that I lost. One day you're eating lunch with them in the dining hall and the next day they're gone. This brings back memories that always make me cry. God bless all those who serve here in the U.S. and abroad. RIP my "Brothers in Arms." And thank you for bringing attention to songs that have purpose. I will always be a loyal listener.
Love from all of us, 2nd battalion princess of Wales regiment. We all just watched your video. Love from England
One of the best songs in history. A little piece of magic.
Much respect to you young brother! I served in the Royal Navy back in the 70’s and lost some of my Conrad’s! I feel your pain from this amazing tribute drone Dire Straits! Cheers!
At last,someone who has taken the time to listen along with the official video.
This song makes me cry all the time.
Respect to all who have and do serve and or course to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for reviewing this song. I retired Army Scout and served in Afghanistan 07-08 and this song hits me hard every time I hear it. I bought this album with the lyrics to this song scribed on one side. It hangs on my wall. Bless you brother
I have seen this video so many times but it never fails to move me to tears. I am as a civilian so proud of our forces. May they stay safe where ever they are serving. May they return home to their love ones.
Greetings from Scandinavia, particularly Finland. Pain is of different colour in every country. Whether it's poverty, racism, lost promises, relentless threat. It's there.
I hope the US finds itself.