Dire Straits- brothers in arms | reaction

[@Orbitalmercury]

One of the best and saddest songs ever sung. It's sung from the point of view of a dying soldier.

[@coot1925]

My dad fought in WW2 and had a Gurkha friend. A stick grenade exploded and wounded my dad in the arm. When he looked around his friend had taken the full blast and was killed. My dad hardly ever spoke of the horrors he experienced but said that he was shielded by his friend and would probably be dead. He lost a lot of mates during that time but he never got over the loss of his Gurkha friend and said he was the kindest, bravest man he ever met. My dad never hated the Germans and thought it was sad that politicians always start wars but are rarely affected by them on both sides. This song always hits me right in the guts every time. ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@vet137]

One of the greatest things I have read on KZbin in months..! My parents were both Officers in WWII only Mom out ranked my Dad (he was a B25 Pilot headed to China and they call them CBI's

[@dennisgowen]

@@coot1925 my dad served with Gurkhas in WW2. Said they were the bravest kindest men.

[@johnkochen7264]

Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour are the two guitarists that can actually make their instrument cry 😢

[@shawnduffy3380]

.... along with listener(s). A great thing.

[@lindsaybeadle2559]

Others too!

[@NickJones-j5x]

Definitely. The only artist that can make it sound like they're doing a duet with their guitar

[@hansvanvliet236]

I couldn't agree more !

[@Fabeman1]

so true!

[@atuuschaaw]

I've always felt this song in my soul, and it always brings tears to my eyes. ♥

[@timsmethurst3508]

Did again this time, and I've heard it lots!!!

[@emilioaceti9903]

YES

[@richardhargrave6082]

Its a masterpiece, written in 1982/3 after the Falklands War Still relevant today, sadly 💙💙💛💛

[@AretaicGames]

What makes this song so extraordinary is that it could be a soldier on a battlefield anywhere in the world, at any point in human history. It's a rare thing for a musician to write a song with such a timeless quality.

[@focusphotonsfrugally6644]

He makes that guitar cry. And me with it.

[@pamstuckey8349]

Every time

[@pamagnolia]

So beautiful and a great tribute to those who served. As a 22 year veteran this really touched me.

[@SarahDengler]

Oh pa 😢

[@roseybut]

Me too brother.

[@BlackMasakari]

i never served and i get very emotional when i hear this song. We're all brothers and sisters in arms. All equal.

[@davidsandelin4481]

Having been a soldier myself, brothers never leave anyone behind. Peace is key

[@roseybut]

Wise words brother.

[@piterglinka3629]

True Bro

[@raycornford283]

The song is written from the point of view of a wounded and dying soldier in the Falklands War in 1982

[@Picinacici]

why explain to fried chicken addicts?

[@jesterhead8028]

40 years after and I still remember the lyrics. It truly was one and always will be one of the best songs.

[@marisa5359]

Great choice! Absolutely love Dire Straits. This is one of their finest. It has so much to say.

[@WorldSpectator705]

Yes, to me also the most moving lyrics in the song are when he says " and though they did hurt me so bad, in the fear and alarm, you did not desert me, my brothers in arms". So powerful...

[@cherryblossom3046]

This song is like a prayer, has made me cry every time I have/heard it since it came out! At their concert in the 1990s I and all the other audience cried thru their performance of this great prayerful hit ✌️

[@del8boy]

I must have heard this track 10,000 times. Last time, like my first time, it reminded me of brothers long gone and past. Still bring tears to my eyes, memories are distant but not all forgotten. Thanks for your take on this.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction! I can't through this song without shedding tears...Mark's words and the emotion in his guitar make it this way. This song can apply to ALL service people, no matter which conflict through time. It's message is truly universal!

[@justme7494]

Really beautiful reaction. Thank you for this. In the end, we share one world and we’re all brothers and sisters in arms.

[@steveed1834]

My goodness, you felt it , such a melancholy and brilliant song, you are a beautiful person Sarah ! Subscribed

[@michaelbousfield6114]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart - yours was a truly sincere and moving reaction to one of the greatest anti-war songs. It always brings me to tears. To quote another memorable song from the past "War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing."

[@kees1705vanwely]

In 1985 I had the LP Brothers in Arms. first time I heard this song I cried. It stirred up sorrow, pain and despair from past lives, hidden deep in my soul. I've been a warrior many times, bur each time I hear this song I'm quit.

[@Günther-d8e]

It is a song about war and a warrior dieing and his hopes and wishes slipping away. Anybody who has been to war knows that moment, holding your Brother in Arms hand and feel him slip away I walked through the valley of death and have no tears left, for this live.

[@rk41gator]

One of the most tender, sad, and powerful anti-war protest songs. Affects me so deeply, every time. The guitar solo is an intimate experience.

[@ghostpiper1]

I can relate to this song and it always brings a tear to my eye. It was played at the funeral of one of my friends who served with me. I was not the only Scotsman who cried that day. March no more my soldier laddie, march no more now the battles O'er. You described the song well, your description came straight from your heart ❤️

[@odelbert]

You know, there are classic tunes...and then there are CLASSIC TUNES !! This is way up there with the best of them. Nice reaction btw.

[@baumi-metal9123]

Saw Mark Knopfler once in Oberhausen. Due to a back injury he sat on a bar chair. I guess there were about 10-15.000 people there, but sometimes the venue was so silent, you could hear a needle drop and it felt like he played in your living room. Absolute legend. Only man on the planet who has a goosebump-voice and plays goosebump-guitar...Greetings from the "Ruhrgebiet"

[@johnkochen7264]

Grüsse zurück aus Noord Holland. Und Sie haben Recht. Dieses Stück gibt mir immer Gänzehaut.

[@mik9124]

He caresses the guitar as he gently embraces the lost souls who will never be born.

[@xxFORDIExx]

The song is on another level, like most Mark Knopfler compositions. Incredible band in Dire Straits. Wonderful reaction. ❤

[@kevinsattler6603]

Mark's sound is unmistakable. ❤❤❤

[@martinstubbs7974]

Such a beautiful reaction Sarah!! Thank you!! Take care!!

[@ahoggan230a.k.a.SweetSunset]

I grew up listening to Dire Straights, my parents would always play their albums when they had friends over, and remember hearing their music from by bedroom.

[@thomasemmerich3083]

one of the greatest Song of All Time

[@isolationstation5157]

Your reaction to this great song was very moving, thank you!

[@cssodre]

I confess...cried down here.

[@edeeckensteher6329]

Hey Sarah ♥️ ich schreib mal auf deutsch. Jedes mal wenn ich diesen Song höre, laufen mir die Tränen. 2 Grunde gibt es dafür... Den Song selber und zu sehen das andere normale Menschen auch noch Gefühle haben und ein bisschen nachdenken. 1 world, living in different once!... Sarah, mach weiter so und bleib wie du bist 🤘♥️

[@reinerbergkamen7852]

There's so many different worlds So many different suns And we have just one world But we live in different one

[@vet137]

I was not headed here, but I stopped. This whole video made me cry and I loved it

[@andreasknebel7453]

Aphenomenal Song by Mark Knopfler and the Dire Straits is "Telegraph Road"! Probably their best Song...

[@MsJorane]

He doesn't play many notes, but but those he plays are just that exact ones

[@NelliotMess]

The song is actually about a dying soldier saying goodbye to his friends, and them continuing to speak to him until his eyes slowly closed and he was gone. 🇺🇸😎

[@glastonbury4304]

Yes it was Lieutenant Lawrence shot by an Argentinian Sniper on Mount Tumbledown in the Falklands War ...he was shot they say when the Agentinians were retreating and he stood up and shouted to his men "are you having fun yet!"

[@JonSmith-we2oz]

2Lt Lawrence survived being shot in the head, so it is not about him but about war in general with a heavy bias on those killed on both sides in the Falklands; RIP Lcpl N 'Meano' Smith 2 Para, 'til the final RV cousin 😢

[@Simon-lw4uc]

@@NelliotMess it's actually about the Falklands War in 82

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Sarah, you are one of my favourite reactors out there. You have a beautiful soul! This is such a touching song and it never fails to make me cry.😢

[@rs3457]

Howhe makes the guitar weep for the dying soldier... wow, right to the soul!

[@NeilBevan-to7bn]

This song will always remind me of an episode of 'Our Tune' which was introduced by Simon Bates on Radio 1 I can't remember the year, but a Woman had written in to the Show to explain the loss of her Husband in a War (at that time) leaving her and her Children on their own. Simon Bates told the Story to the listening audience, with his usual heart felt description, then he introduced this song that the Woman had chosen as 'Our Tune'........It simply had me in pieces listening to it. I hope today that this Woman and her Children are much happier.

[@scothai1888]

I loved our tune, was always a sad story. First played 1979 every morning 11am.

[@Rob-i6q]

You have such a nice voice and speak clear thx for your comment mark is a great guitarst love his songs your reactions are ❤❤❤❤

[@livingstoneleal9252]

Nice Reaction of this awesome song. I glad you so munch for this react - your comments was awesome too.. amazing.. congrats

[@stephendibnah1633]

You have a large heart Sarah. Always nice to see an absolutely honest reaction.

[@Ishouldknow1]

Back in 1985 i bought this album. It became the first to sell over 1 million copies on the new CD format. To this date it's still up there with the best. The title song is a true masterpiece that rips your heart apart. 😢

[@ColinWatters]

We used to joke that every CD player sold came with this album free.

[@eddie623]

Talking about solders I lost so many friends during the iraq war i see you keep putting outstanding music on sarah keep the music and reactions are like 🍒 s on top 🤠😅

[@michaelwalker5257]

Yes, to the comments below this one. I've been moved to tears by it since it came out. Mark Knopfler is a musical genius, w/o a doubt. There's a beautiful live version of this that I would really recommend to you: from their DVD, On the Night, 1993. If anything, more powerful. Thanks for doing him, and please do more.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Absolutely Michael! That concert was extraordinary from start to finish. Thank God the audio and video work done to produce the DVD were equally as impressive. Everyone’s performance on the stage that night still inspires. It’s surprising how many have no idea it exists. Everyone I show it to is blown away. Saw both this show and Pink Floyd’s Pulse Tour that same yr only months apart. Two of the greatest shows I’ve seen in 50yrs. To a fellow traveler, regards…

[@mik9124]

True Words spoken hard as they could hit the missing of Souls and the streanght to go on .

[@PB...]

-We can see a classic scene with this song, on the TV show "Miami Vice" in the 1980's, (in last scene of the episode: 'Out Where the Buses Don't Run').

[@davidpost428]

One of thr most powerful anti-war songs ever written and performed.

[@ElizasGrammy]

Sarah, thank you so much for reacting to this (true) version of Brothers In Arms. Beautiful reaction! ❤

[@GungaLaGunga]

yeah, if your heart doesn't break listening to this, be thankful you do not understand it. Go live your life thankful to those that gave all, so we could have something. RIP to all brothers in arms. And live in peace, those that survived. Thank you too. Your effort and sacrifice matters, even if it don't feel like it does. It matters to me and many others I know. What you did no matter where, nor the outcome, so that others might have a chance to live in peace. Thank you my brothers in arms.

[@MichaelCherau-kt8gy]

Her reaction is the best. Just listen and be soothed by the music

[@SoniaMaria-dy5ug]

EMOTION..FEELINGS..TEARS...❤🥀

[@fireblademan494]

Bless you Sarah. You have a beautiful heart.

[@keko4618]

I remember the first time hearing Dire Straits. After that i always knew when they played.

[@thekingcobra63]

As a combat vet this song hits hard.

[@jonneyuk7486]

What a beautiful song, by a master of song ,tears in my eyes. Poor soldiers fighting politicians battles, would they be any wars if they had to fight as well?

[@melissag.664]

I love how open-minded you are in choosing videos to react to, and the depth of your sincerity is moving. ❤

[@petervandervlies6427]

Just beautiful, Thanks love❤️👍👊

[@Distant394]

A very moving tune and vid and reaction ❤️

[@frankjones4357]

I feel😂you Sister. Your tears are contagious 😢🙏 for Peace, Love, and Understanding 🤗

[@NelliotMess]

"Every man has to die". Everybody dies in war. Only, some of us get to live to tell the tale, and some of us don't. That's just the way it is (the ugly truth that stings). Clint Eastwood put it best at the end of the movie "The Outlaw Josie Wales", saying: I guess we all died a little in that damn war.🇺🇸😎

[@theosalvador5029]

One of my favorites, I love to see you love this song. 😊

[@jesselobo3213]

Simply one of the greatest anti-war songs ever performed. Mark Knopfler was simply a genius during the "Brothers in Arms" sessions. One of the great works of art during the 80s'.

[@heikkieronen5226]

....speechless...😮

[@robsmith6281]

You know there's something about music that touches the soul.

[@tonyhardaker8053]

If you don’t show Emotion listening to this song you have no heart best song Ever thanks to All the Arm services for you service

[@grahamcheetham2146]

very emotive reaction that says it all , thank you

[@martinharvey9006]

Excellent choice

[@actionjackson9554]

Its actually a song about PEACE ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️✌️

[@ReMorganDecker]

One of the best songs ever written. Bruce

[@kenhorneland7060]

Such a beautiful reaction! Thanks ❤

[@exnihilo3090]

Great reaction. Honest. That album was fantastic. Listened to it since 1985 ...Loved listening to this with you!

[@falcon215]

Usually I find the videos distracting but this one is pretty amazing.

[@eliseufrassonborgesdossant8186]

Também gosto quando escuto essa música. Sem palavras.

[@JACB006]

A fabulous tune - Great Music ❤

[@heikkieronen5226]

...so great, you made old man cry..🥰

[@Nick-u6q3f]

It's about we all fight the same struggle and to respect that we all do.

[@TheNotedHero]

This is why Mark is in my view one of the best guitarists in the world. He can make a guitar weep. And his playing style is so recognisable. For another moving war song, have a listen to James Blunt's "No Bravery". James served in the British Army during the war in Kosovo in the 90s with the UN peacekeepers and he wrote this song about what he saw while over there.

[@NiehlandReil]

Sarah, ik gaf net hiervoor een reactie op ´Aileen´ die op haar beurt reageerde op Pink Floyd en wel op ´The Wall´. Zij zat aan 1 stuk door tijdens het nummer in ultra-hoog tempo te snateren, ik werd er bijna gek van... Hóé mooi en zakelijk is jouw intro alleen al en dan die ingetogen maar zeer natuurlijke reactie gedurende het afspelen van dit nummer van Dire Straits, heerlijk vond ik het en het bezorgde me kippevel. Je bracht zo je emotie direct aan me over. Op 3.29 zie je een authentiek beeld van iemand die hulpeloos (en hopeloos) ´bij de strot gepakt wordt´ door een prachtige melodie: ogen gesloten, klaaglijke gezichtsuitdrukking, de toppen van de vingers onder de adamsappel die zacht de ketting beroeren. Ik ben bijna jaloers op het feit dat je zó lang in een kast hebt gezeten dat je pas op volwassen leeftijd voor de eerste keer dit nummer kon beluisteren...

[@TheMkamix]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@cantstandya3761]

Dire Straits is one of my favs.

[@OcotilloTom]

Great reaction and deeply felt. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965/66-1970-70 0331, Infantry machine guns

[@Fldrt1772]

We, the 80´s generation, know what it's like to literally travel with these songs.

[@stewscott9842]

As an old soldier & an absolute fan of Dire Straits, this is always played at our reunions but....to see you upset watching this actually made my old weary eyes start to leak a bit. I honestly do not think I ever cried at Brothers in Arms as it has always been a bit of an anthem within the military.....until now 😪

[@PeterDay81]

Greetings young lady a great band and a great song.Did you have a look at Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live)?If not it is smashing.Stay safe young lady.

[@SarahDengler]

Oh yes! It’s the first song of theirs I checked out! Still gets me! 😅

[@debbiethomasson2709]

Perfect reaction. Thank you.

[@thorsrensen3162]

i grew up on a farm and I just can imagine the feeling of those young innocent farm boys being sent to the war fields. Even if they survived they would have wound on their souls for the rest of their lifes.

[@FESpecialties]

Misty covered mountains refer to I corps in Vietnam!! This is a very beautiful tribute to the Vietnam War Veterans!! Mark Knoflers masterpiece

[@wsjtc02]

Actually, Knopfler wrote this in the aftermath of the Falklands War but was also written as a tribute to all those that serve in time of war.

[@jedislap8726]

No, it doesn't at all. It's a reference to the Falkland Islands. It may be a surprise to you but not everything revolves around the United States.

[@johnbrowne2170]

@@jedislap8726 Yes it's about the Falkland war but it could be any war. That's the point.

[@jedislap8726]

@@johnbrowne2170 But as you agreed, it wasn't about 'any' war and certainly not as the OP stated, The Vietnam War. THAT is the point.

[@johnbrowne2170]

@jedislap8726 We assume it was about the Falkands War because of the timeline when it was written. If the songwriter wanted it to be specific he could have been. It was about all war and useless loss of life regardless.

[@sergioteles5926]

Uma belíssima canção cuja letra Infelizmente ainda é atual. Na época, Malvinas, hoje Rússia e Ucrânia, irmãos de origem. Literalmente Brothers in Arms!

[@davidsmart285]

nice to hear an honest heart

[@jeanniecorn2632]

soldier are die but never forgot in all the war from the past right up to day , war still carry on why and for what .

[@ilelaaz]

Este maravilloso tema me trae de regreso a mi hermano cada vez que la escucho, descanza en paz bro✨️

[@boqndimitrov8693]

a song that will never lose a bit of its impact!..

[@sebastiansolimando1464]

nice theme greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾❤✌️

[@vieuxgaulois9159]

Thanks you ! Your reaction make me cry ! (scuse my english, I am french).

[@ohmnamashivaya3566]

Much Love!! That's how you do a reaction video!

[@D0NKY]

The Brothers in Arms album is fantastic.

[@oldmankell]

Well done ! And well said!

[@eliseufrassonborgesdossant8186]

Música linda, algo mesmo inspirado do alto. Vida longa a este Mestre da Guitarra e composição chamado Mark Knopfler. Incredible!