Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms REACTION

[@JSBIRD69]

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'.

[@dantonliam]

Yup

[@buckfuttler2877]

i question anyone who doesnt get emotional to this song!

[@leslierobertson2564]

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. 😔

[@111safwat]

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

[@2DogsVlogs]

I played to this in Afghanistan. It was very calming after our walk. This and I was only 19

[@Awall79]

No one plays the guitar as smooth as Mark.

[@mixmashandtinker3266]

David Gilmore!

[@Lagozto13Gallopienta]

Eric Clapton Gary Moore

[@GoofTroop5150]

Knopfler Gilmour Clapton King Van Morrison

[@xavierhamel6684]

@@mixmashandtinker3266 I was about to say LOL

[@xavierhamel6684]

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[@MathildaFlow]

This song always makes me cry, ever since I was a child.

[@Awall79]

Me too.

[@mattcullen6109]

Always make me misty too mate.

[@krakatoa1200]

Me too, Matilda,

[@christennant8690]

Always, always tear up to this.

[@louiseshepherd5323]

Me too my sweetie.

[@nicholasmoore2590]

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.

[@Ghost7579]

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.

[@lynlyn438]

We will remember them

[@JG-fv9bv]

Agree mate

[@sarahmoxon9384]

When you go home and tell them of us and say, for you're tomorrow we gave our today

[@pauloliver8130]

We will remember them

[@gameram6382]

We will remember them 🙏

[@daveofarrell7795]

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.

[@gameram6382]

I understand that. Respect and thank you brother

[@oscarwildeghost]

Bless you and those who also wore the uniform from a 34 year vet.

[@MikeTheBike58]

Thank you for your service Dave

[@justmeinnit]

Thank you for your service sir

[@avionhelikopterovic8417]

Dirty agression on Falkland..England is so bad

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Dire Straits a rare top tier band of massive talent. Mark Knopler is an amazing guitarist and song writer

[@keithbray4496]

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.

[@jodan4]

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.

[@nick260682]

jodan4 Fair play mate. You did what the country needed and you have earned huge respect from me.

[@jodan4]

@@nick260682 I appreciate it and thank you.

[@nick260682]

jodan4 Are you ok at the moment?

[@jodan4]

@@nick260682 Great, Thanks

[@brianwilson3952]

@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.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

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".

[@thefloridamimi9278]

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.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

@@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.

[@butterfly02081]

Thank you for posting this!!!

[@yonoho]

J Sowders thank you 🙏

[@dalevandebeek2041]

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.

[@jimmyallen9927]

Respect to all the fallen soldiers fighting for our freedom what a song and band respect

[@JohnnyXoz]

One of my favorite Dire Straits songs. Respect to all the veterans and their families.

[@jeffersoncrum5575]

So much emotion in this song makes the hairs of my arms stand

[@rogerthat9174]

You are a genuine good young man. Stay focused. Stay strong.

[@Ali74]

Gets me every time this one. Knopfler is a special man of great integrity.

[@janearkell5185]

Mark could make guitar cry like no other...

[@williamgeorgefraser]

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.

[@yagmurcamd]

Mark Knopfler has unmatched wisdom.

[@Dasborg]

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.

[@louisef1861]

Brilliant song. One of my favourite Dire Straits songs, along with Romeo and Juliet, and Tunnel of Love

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

My favorite Dire Straits song of all time.

[@natans.kennedy1872]

Beautiful song

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

I just burst into tears,.....and then a soft smile of melancholy remembering “brothers in arms”. Bless you.

[@dolphin8077]

"And we have just one world but we live in different ones." Beautiful Mark, my guitar hero since i was a teen

[@andyfletcher3561]

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.

[@dolphin8077]

@@andyfletcher3561 knopfler, Blackmore, Lynch, Vivian Campbell but there are so many...

[@carrellh422]

The guitar was crying.

[@Orbitalmercury]

Definitely. He can make it sing, cry and tell a story without words needed. Actually even the piano and drums do too.

[@april6058]

One of the best albums ever!!

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

By one of the best guitarists ever 🙏

[@marke8323]

Peace and respect to your Uncle, this song still makes me cry...

[@christennant8690]

Such a haunting and beautiful emotional piece of music.

[@rickgarcia8481]

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

[@helenchristie6530]

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. ❤️

[@teller1290]

Pardon me, but I have to ask...was he killed in action?

[@anondandalus]

There are days I just play this on a loop. It is so powerful.

[@johnb5515]

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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheParker71]

Always loved that song. Saw Mark Knopfler perform it with his solo band last year and it still gives me chills

[@lovelyshirl]

Such beautiful music...but the lyrics have always made me weep like a baby. Classic Dire Straits.

[@celestelittek]

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...

[@eyeseverywhere8246]

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.

[@Johnson1329]

That song is so heavy. One of my favorites.

[@sledgehammer7473]

we're fools to make war on our brothers in arms.

[@kyleizdabombify]

You're touching on some really good songs lately. Keep it up man. You're doing a great job

[@richardtromans6411]

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

[@AFNN]

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

[@keefterry2155]

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.

[@donnakeeton168]

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?

[@ade3628]

Very deep,one of my favourite songs by them

[@marcturner9494]

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.

[@nondesperado]

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...

[@Efferri]

Respect to all my fellow veterans out there. Thank you for your service.

[@davidmurray2829]

Much respect and thanks to your uncle and all your family members who have and are served.

[@crekow]

You have a very sympathetic heart. It's a great gift. Don't lose that.

[@sspsfivefivefive]

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'.

[@gustavgans9082]

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.

[@jackhyland1875]

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

[@baekdutiger631]

I saw that on KZbin once but can't find it...

[@ericaschuller5980]

O wow. That s beautifull 💕💕

[@bterry19d1]

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

[@realemiele.franco736]

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". 🙏🏼✌🏼❤🇺🇸

[@BertSmithLondon]

More Dire Straits, about time too.

[@cassanora7]

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.

[@everettharris967]

I've no doubt listened to this song thousands of times over the years. It never fails to hit hard.

[@realemiele.franco736]

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. ✌🏼❤🙏🏼🇺🇸🤙

[@sfbayareagirl]

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.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Yes it was , “Still fighting the war” by Slaid Cleaves🎶🎵🎶

[@Pomdownuder]

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.

[@evek2501]

You have a good soul. 🌹

[@bevausterfield431]

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

[@sharonroberts4977]

Bev Austerfield , my daughter was born the day they raised the flag in Port Stanley .... Ex forces at the time in Wegberg Germany ☹️😥❤️

[@Hessulo]

It chills that you have to beg money for injured veterans😢

[@kevinfenton7043]

What your doing is so uplifting. Im 54 so i remember most of the songs you react to. You are descovering your soul through music. Its a wonderful path to take. I did and ive never looked back. Keep on being real and truthful.. i admire you

[@MikeTheBike58]

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.

[@christopherecatalano]

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.

[@cuthbert246]

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.

[@justme6774]

This song is so beautiful. It's beautifully used at the end of season 2 of The West Wing as well. Great reaction as always.

[@maggiepatino7574]

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.

[@iancunliffe2738]

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!

[@andreklok6694]

Yo James this reaction es exactly why i subscribed to your channel good music a resoectfull humble honest reactor

[@rojavida]

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.

[@gameram6382]

If you have served this hits home.

[@christobaliancantu7112]

I thank your uncle for his service and sacrifice. My father is a vietnam veteran. God bless your uncle and your family.

[@colleencreamer2472]

I know a lot of vets who love this song ... It's beautiful.

[@Jaydon05]

Thx! For this reaction vid! Very special for a lot of people.

[@josephparks1505]

Love how you absorb yourself into the music you listen to... Here's one that most everyone on your channel has never heard, but will move you to tears as you listen to this tribute to a fallen friend... we played this song at a friends funeral during my college years, and it's hauntingly beautiful. "Old Records Never Die" by Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople fame. I hope your subscribers will take the time to check it out too. Peace

[@butterfly02081]

Joseph Parks going to do that right now.

[@robbievguitar8627]

Such an emotional song both in lyrics and music.

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

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.

[@lynrowan2521]

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

[@NA1L3D]

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

[@gabrielleventer]

Thank you for playing this. This song resonates with my dad and will always be a part of me because of that! Thanks for caring!!

[@notoriousdip5495]

Love from all of us, 2nd battalion princess of Wales regiment. We all just watched your video. Love from England

[@josephparks1505]

Along with your uncle, I was among many who requested it... So glad you appreciated this beautiful song. I really enjoy you and your videos

[@osborn5599]

That music gets me to man gets u chocked up. Every line in ur palm. 🤘

[@chickenkebabandchips251]

Dire straits make up 4 of my 5 greatest songs ever written

[@chris-rfs]

Even the guitar tells the story!

[@colin_butterworth]

I always get chills with this song! One of my all time favourites. Keep exploring and enjoying great music!

[@owensnead792]

Holy crap dude! This is one of those hidden gems! I used to sing along to this song fantasizing I was in a Civil War encampment telling my brothers where I was from and how much I missed my place of birth. Such a powerful song.

[@Prone2Thrill]

Thank you for your service troops - God bless all. Great song and tribute. Can you do "The mans too big, the mans too strong"? Peace

[@CaptainF68]

Just my favourite song of all times. Period.

[@punch6832]

That’s a beautiful song. I’d never heard it before. Thanks for playing it.

[@oscarwilde6649]

Beautiful reaction, brother❤✌

[@stansolo4138]

The "live" version of TELEGRAPH ROAD is one of my favourites .... ever !

[@Lord_Shouty]

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...

[@OgreProgrammer]

@@Lord_Shouty With that steel guitar? Yeah.

[@Phrankster163]

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.

[@stephendavidallen]

Mark Knophler speaks with his guitar better than most vocalists can sing. Arguably one of the worlds best players.

[@melanielee7228]

I love watching your very real, very genuine reactions to some of my favorite songs. You really feel the music, i can tell. This is an old Scottish song 💔💙

[@Mefj100]

Mark Knoffler is amazing...so beautiful! Keep listening to his music! From his Dire Straights stuff....including Money for nothing, which was one of the first on MTV overplay! He also did some amazing music for movies, including Local Hero, Princess Bride, Cal an Last Exit to Brooklyn

[@thedownboys8581]

First off, thank you for the review!! More importantly, thank you for your uncle for his service! Your comments were perfect! Reason I’m writing this comment is for two reasons. One, music moves all in different ways, this song, lyrics, for me, pays tribute to all my brothers and sisters that paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve all the freedoms we enjoy!! Second, my twin brother and I were 15 when this album came out. Great album, loved all the songs but this one. Found it too depressing at 15 but Nicholas loved it for some reason. Think because it was in a Miami Vice episode. Anyway, we both joined the Army at 18, became Airborne Rangers together, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Somalia, lots of Africa, Columbia, Central American. We did 5 tours in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan and 4 in Iraq mostly in Falluja. I lost a lot of brothers while operating in those two places and this song just kept speaking to me. “We’re fools to make war on our brothers in arms.” I know Mark Knopfler wrote it about the conflict with IRA in Ireland. But it really didn’t make sense until I watched my brother fall during a fire fight and the feeling of helplessness once I was finally able to make it to him and there was nothing I could do. This song has a very deep and peaceful meaning for me and always will! You are so correct with your statement about those brothers you served with. No difference here! My team, we argued, fought with each other, laughed and did all the things brothers would normally do. Because we were brothers, we were more than bothers!! We were high speed, low drag operators and when the lead hate was being sent and received, I never had to look for my brothers!! They were by my side and just like I was for them to the bitter end!! The PTSD, nightmares, things I did, the traumatic events I witnessed will always be there. I’d do it again in a heart beat!! Why? Because I love the people of my country and fight to the death to protect them!! We whipped their ass in at their house, in their backyard!! That’s why you don’t see these acts of terror here like you se in other countries. They know we would go back, whip their ass again 10 fold!! Tell your uncle to hang in there!! Tell him from one soldier to another, much love!!Thank you again!

[@darceevarela5221]

Thank you all who fight and give your lives!!!

[@theantilifeequation8150]

This song is a sympathetic look at the futility of war........ beautiful! Also good to see the drummer Terry Williams quickly in the video lol, he's my mates dad.

[@drboris01]

Shed a tear, be proud to do it