Dire Straits - Calling Elvis (REACTION) with my wife

Thanks for stopping by and check out our channel! We do appreciate all the nice words from you guys. If you would like to support us, check out the links below. Hope you enjoy our reaction and see you again next time.
📦 Andrei&Dominika Unboxing: / @merchantoflife
📷 Instagram: / merchantofalba
💲 PayPal: www.paypal.com...
☕ Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoff...
🎵Request a Song: www.buymeacoff...
📺 Official Video: • Dire Straits - Calling...
This is my musical reaction, breakdown and commentary analysis of the song and video. This is for educational purposes only. I intend no copyright infringement, and this is not a replacement for listening to the song. As covered under fair use copyright laws listed below, we simply reacted to the video by giving constructive feedback, criticism and comments.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

[@racinnut77]

The great ones make it look easy. I was fortunate enough to see Dire Straits live twice. Two of the best concerts I ever saw.

[@corbe1970ify]

Me too mate I saw them twice Sheffield 91 and this concert but Woburn Abbey 92, absolutely blown away still to this day, I've managed to see knopfler a further 11 times since 👌🏼

[@neilshayler3119]

When a band opens a concert like that you know your in for a hell of a night out

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Do you know what the cost was to see this in 1992, decent tickets? $32 ...

[@coot1925]

There's nothing more satisfying than watching a drummer and a percussionist working together. When you commented on how they make it look easy it immediately brought to mind their song "Money for nothing" which is all about that very subject.

[@chrisfi3d]

Well, to be totally accurate, MFN is about the labour intensive work of a couple of electrical goods movers, comparing themselves to the lifestyles and the relative ease and scale in which a music star earns his money.

[@norkannen]

Dire Straits was huge at start of MTV era. We have their old vinyls from back then 😎😈🇧🇻

[@StevenQ74]

This was recorded at Feyenoord stadium in Rotterdam, and while with most bands this would be the encore to the concert, Dire Straits started their concert with this. Phil Palmer who played rythm guitar on these concerts once said when he played with Eric Clapton they rehearsed for one or 2 weeks before a tour , with Mark Knopfler they rehearsed for 3 months

[@stuartloudon341]

Dominica's smile is so beautiful ❤

[@2312slowhand]

Mark once commented that the idea for the song came about when he left his phone off the hook whilst his brother in law was repeatedly trying to contact him. When he finally got through, he commented that getting hold of him was harder than getting hold of Elvis. And so another showstopper was born…….

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Show STARTER!

[@vincentkerr1819]

Nonsense he said he was trying to phone his friend and couldn't get through so get your facts right.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@vincentkerr1819 It was actually Knopfler's ex-wife who was difficult to reach.

[@2312slowhand]

@@vincentkerr1819 having a bad day are we?

[@vincentkerr1819]

NONSENSE.

[@paullilley3879]

Mark has the wonderful boyish charm & the killer instincts of Billy the kid but in order to carry that off just think of the hour's of blood sweat & tears behind the performances!!

[@vincentmb238]

OMG ! That version is soooo much better then the album version I always knew ! OMG ! Thank you for that :D

[@stefan2941-s8u]

I love watching you guys, especially when you react to Dire Straits my favourite band of all time! You give me a big smile and I love your comparisons..." like a popcorn machine" 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks, Greetings Stefan

[@seanstevenson9891]

I'm loving your Dire Straits journey. Keep em coming.❤

[@francescotramontana7139]

when I listen to this song, for a few seconds my thoughts go to the great drummer Jeff Porcaro r.i.p. who played the original song.

[@scottnorvell2955]

To A and D. Just think….you’re not even half way through their discography! So much more to love.

[@WassPogoreloff]

The lad in the blue blazer is co-founder of dIRE sTRAITS - John Illsley. Check out his book "My Life with Dire Straits" - a fascinating and funny read on how it all started, fun and sadness, ups and downs of one of the greatest rock'n'roll acts on the Planet. 🙂

[@duncanny5848]

Absolutely amazing drum solo from TWO DRUMMERS!! Talk about feeling I am being SPOILT!! 😄😏😁

[@williammcdonald3922]

All I could think about was peeling carrots while watching Mark's solo. Actually pretty good metaphor, he was definitely "shredding."

[@kathymitchell7896]

They do enjoy themselves. Makes it all better.

[@alexmarin4245]

"On The NIght" is one of the best live albums ever! Amazing concert! GREAT REACTION, GUYS!

[@musashimiyamoto586]

It is amazing to see the journey of two people getting to know more and more songs of Dire Straits and MK and always being left more amazed than last time. It is like the saying: It is a gift that keeps on giving. I will watch and rewatch those videos (and probably the reactions) and there will not be any time wasted ever.

[@simonashworth8825]

Couldn't put better myself!

[@cristonsloan]

Don't worry, I knew EXACTLY what you meant when you were talking about the "Sing-off/Dance-off/Instrument-off" part and I completely agree! You still sounded perfectly intelligent. 😅

[@GranpaMike]

I've been waiting on this one to show up! One of my favorites by Dire Straits, you guys made my day.

[@williammcdonald3922]

The "sing-off" or "dance-off" you're thinking of is called "call and response" in rock and blues music.

[@Michael.A-816]

David Gilmour, Mark and Joe Bonamassa are my top 3 favorite guitar players.

[@sandorhartig3957]

The "guy in the blue jacket" Is a bass player who was only original member of Dire Straits From the begining!!!!....o yeah, his name Is John Islley!!!

[@martinezq1]

Ilsley

[@yvesblues560]

What a merging string festival 😊 The slide guitar was reminding me of Pat Metheny, pure beauty 😇

[@lindablair-rk9vr]

So much fun! I've never heard this before. Love your reaction! You two are so cute today. I found that my toes were tapping during this one. Again, really fun!! Love you guys! Have a great day and God Bless!🐢

[@DJFalkoHannover]

Fun fact: After this tour Mark quit the band, they split and Dire Straits was no more. In several interviews Mark stated that he hated how big they became and all the huge touring and stadiims that came with it. Sad but true. He went on solo ever since…

[@ekstradycja]

Partly true as he didn't quit. That was his band so he decided as he's lately mentioned to put it to bed. He wanted to bring it all to a reasonable scale

[@DJFalkoHannover]

Fair enough. I think we all get the point. That these concerts of this tour are the last the world has ever seen of Dire Straits. But, I aknowledge that in everything in the net, there has to be this one smartass kid.@@ekstradycja

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Great reaction. You two are a good couple. Thinking of you guys and playing this next time I peel some carrots, 😅❤

[@kathymitchell7896]

Mark’s grin says it all!

[@MinistryOfDarkness11]

Hi guys thanks for your lovely reaction. Marks actually left handed playing right handed guitar so he gets so much strength and control on the neck of guitar and often bends 3 strings at once to get a unique sound. He has a new album out this year. Cheers All the best 🎸🎸🎸🙏

[@MinistryOfDarkness11]

@waynem4791 thanks for that info. Can't wait in any case.

[@TollGateAB]

Thanks for another Dire Straits reaction. It’s so fascinating witnessing you discover the genius of this band and of his leader, singer, songwriter and guitarist! Don’t miss the music video which is cool and almost won an mtv video award back in 1991! Just for you to know, the two last tours (Brothers In Arms and On Every Street) consisted of 250 shows each ;-) They used to do huge tours, because Mark Knopfler reluctantly played stadium and prefered playing multiple nights in arenas to make the experience better for the audience (and for him too I assume) They played 13 times straight at the Wembley arena + did a few Hammersmith Odeon in London back in 1985, where they could have played 4 or 5 (or even more) Wembley Stadiums at the time. Same everywhere. In Paris in 1991/1992, they played 10 times at the Bercy Arena where they could have played multiple times at the Parc des Princes stadium or at the Longchamp Hippodrome. They did 20 or more shows in a row at the Entertainment Center in Sydney too back in 1986… The list goes on.

[@xxFORDIExx]

Your reactions every time to this incredible band are equally on another level. You guys rock. You can see why Mark is so adored. Incredible in every way. He's the full article. A national treasure. Keep up the great work.

[@lotfilotfi7912]

Tunnel Of Love from Alchemy live is one of the best songs of Dire Straits .

[@alexleblanc5217]

Hey all....I never saw this live version and I thank you for that. It is amazing how close this is to the studio version, but I have to say....even BETTER here. Peace

[@Poppy8899-q8o]

Amazing music and thanks for a good reaction again!👌😊👍

[@CoastPropertyBuyers]

This was the opening song of this concert!! 😮 Epic track; musicians are the best of the best! Gr8 reaction team! 🙌🏻

[@09amitava]

Every time Dominica sees Mark, she blushes! So cute😍🤗

[@musashimiyamoto586]

Well, I think that leaves "Where do you think you're going?". And "Your latest trick";)!

[@renevanderwal1895]

This version of Calling Elvis was in the Netherlands, De Kuip football stadium in Rotterdam. I'm sitting here in the audience with my wife. The tour was called On the night, it is and remains the best concert I have ever seen. Dire Straits was a great band, too bad they will never get back together.

[@vinsgraphics]

Jeff Porcaro (Toto) plays drums on the studio version. Adds that extra muscle to the song!

[@CoastPropertyBuyers]

One of the best of all time! RIP JP 🙏🏼

[@Jesusistheway5724]

Lovely reaction ❤ Next could be You and your friend (same concert). And please 🙏 dive in to Marillion! Another great band with also an awesome 🎸player. Check out the love song Neverland (live '09)❤🧚‍♀️ ... You provide the soul, the spark that drives me on Makes me something more than flesh and bone At times like these Any fool can see Any fool can see Your love inside me...

[@cherryblossom3046]

Was at DS concert during their UK Tour and this HIT was in the concert set! Brilliant gig🌟✌️👍👏

[@lewismaddox4132]

Mark may make it look easy, but dear God those drummers were working!

[@megamusictuber6017]

I was visiting my little brother a few days ago and reminiscing about our teenage years and beyond. We agreed that we were blessed to grow up with bands like E.L.O., Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and of course Dire Straits. Best time of our lives.

[@bydavidmitchell]

I had a feeling you guys would react to this one soon. I was actually going to make the recommendation myself. It's another Dire Straits classic, and for me, this performance just demonstrates that Mark can play all the fast technical licks when he really wants to. He just chooses not to most of the time, and plays what's right for the song. He always seems to go unmentioned when there are polls and articles discussing greatest guitarists. For me, he's one of the greatest. Thanks for another amazing reaction guys!

[@chrislind57]

I wish you guys would do some reactions from some of Mark Knopflers solo work from later in his life.

[@kevinmalley6937]

Cannibals live - A Night in London

[@marioandreacocco446]

Nice Reaction as always! Thank you! Guys ❤

[@kathymitchell7896]

Because they enjoy it it looks easy. The talent is amazing!

[@36814]

" Sultan's of Swing " Live Alchemy version . A masterpiece that you will BOTH be blown away by.

[@chrisengland3965]

Dominiqua your face says it all right the way through this, you are smiling from start to finish, and that is what Mark Knopfler does, a master of his craft

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

I think peeling carrots requires much more talent than just picking away at a guitar, writing catchy songs and being at the top of your game for over 60 years. (Only joking). Mark once said "I wish I had learnt to play the Guitar properly. All I am is a Geordie Strummer" Like yes!

[@Ralaurt]

You 2 are so fun and great and want to honor here your pilling carot ability. More seriously as you said the way Mark is playing is not so easy and comes a long way back to the early 1920 in the US Folk history, known as Travis picking technic where the thumb of his right hand is playing the bass line while the other fingers of that same hand plays the melody. Imagine the complexity! That technic is primary used in US Folk music (his primary influence like Chet Atkins) but the genius of Mark has been to applied it to Electric guitar. This is where his unique tone his coming from. I was I guess a bit long, but continue your great reacts, You are so fresh! Maybe pilling could apply to guitar, I'll investigate that😅. Cheers from France

[@busybee3817]

Dont argue. we all love them ;)

[@charlesyateschalfant]

The song is about how difficult it was for him to contact his sister, Ruth. It would be like trying to get Elvis on the phone. This is what he once said.

[@davidnavidadmaeso9708]

guys, mark knopfler said in one interviwe that he came up with this song after trying to call his brother in law many times. That he was alwyas unavailable. ´Son mark says to him, man is easier to talk with elvis than with you... or something like that.

[@antoniocarlin5026]

"King" from Marillion is another awesome song about Elvis....! and: "Black Velvet" from Allynah Miles

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

In case you didn't know, Marjk Knopfler is a left-hander playing righty! A very special guitar player all around. Oh yes ... I saw Dire Straits do this live, two nights in 1992!

[@derekdamms7380]

JUST A THOUGHT, WHAT YOU MAY BE LOOKING FOR IS A (GUITAR JAM) DOMINIKA

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Chicken Pickin the guitars! ❤

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

The guitar integration on this version is just NUTS.

[@williamcarr7347]

WOW!!!!!

[@deltabluesful]

On KZbin you have drummer Crist Whitten's channel where he tells how the drum part of the song calling Elvis was made, look for it because what he says is very interesting, greetings from Argentina Pablo

[@Boodieman72]

The lead singer is Mark Knopfler

[@gijsschoeman1914]

i have the DVD off this concert, they are life so much better than on the regulair CD,s

[@derekdamms7380]

DONT PUT YOURSELVES DOWN, YOU ARE BOTH VERY INTELLIGENT.

[@lonelystranger7643]

Promotion video clip of this song is awesome you should take a look at it

[@frankiefourfingers6717]

Jeff Porcaro and Manu Katche played drums on the original recording. Chris Whitten and Danny Cummings played it live even better.

[@fedup3449]

Phil Palmer was the 2nd. guitarist on stage. If anything went wrong with Mark then Phil would step in and finish the solo note for note. He did exactly that for Eric Clapton live. Eric broke a string and simply said take it Phil. Phil took it. Look him up, Amazing. Also, I think that is a young and "thinner " Danny Cummings on drums/percussion who later went on to ne Mark's GOTO drummer on his solo tours.

[@sandorhartig3957]

Guys, if You really want to enjoy, listen Dire Straits live Basel 1992!!! - Best DS live performance EVER ( and every song Is perfect, specialy "Sultans of swing" )❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevencollins2331]

Please check out Dire Straits - so far away live - Sydney Australia final concert

[@arnodobler1096]

It is an orchestra and a symphony

[@ririwaifox1381]

Tunnel of love live in austrailia final solo is off the planet

[@christiandonarini9618]

First of all, thankyou for another passionate reaction to Dire straits. This was the opening song for all the On every street world tour, from 1991 to end of 1992, with over 300 concerts all over the world. In this tour (last dance for Dire Straits) the gutarism ok MK was "outrageous"... it's like he's saying with guitarism this concept: "I'm the best guitarist of all times, let me show you... " i know you've reacted yet to the song Sultans of Swing... but only for your pleasure i suggest to see this performance from 1992 tour in Basel. Absolutely outrageus...😂 ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHfGnaOlra6SY68si=rhpAbR-DxnJjF9KO

[@Justin-td4bb]

Please tell me youve done sultans of swing . Alchemy live version

[@coot1925]

Isn't it great to see musicians just being great at making great music rather than having dancers on stage and relying on gimmicks and backing tracks! Mark never uses a plectrum, he finger picks everything which is an unusual technique for a rock guitarists, and that's gives them such a unique sound.

[@jsmoor4988]

Thank you so much. Never seen this version and it’s without a doubt great !!!!!!!!!!! That’s why I listen only live songs …….. But still Telegraph Road remains my personal favorite. I understand Dominica, but my crash ended 38 years ago 😊 I want you both to have a good coffee, but the possibility on internet doesn’t suits me. If you come to the Netherlands, Pinkpop 2024 for instance, I can give you more then alone good coffee ! If you like Mark Knoffler so much it’s time for a new journey. Try Gary Moore. Most reactors never listen to him and that’s unbelievable. Try this song, one of the best guitarsongs ever: Pariessiene walkways kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJy4oZmtaa2Zadksi=55CaKbyg8c1LYg_s Mark is amazing, but this is next level guitar playing. He can play any style and died much too young

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

It's great to watch you get so into a band I have loved for over 30 years, this track was great to display all the musicians and their abilities. I hope you get into Mark's solo work too. If you want to know more about Mark's life and work, then check out the documentary A Life in Songs, it's in 5 parts. Here is part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4nQiIJphJiHd7csi=T1fiCLc0kagO3-Dw

[@marklowe6862]

. I love knopfler ..... you guys are awesome. Love your videos. Please listen to knopfler, speedway at nazareth.😊😊😊

[@JoseDthoppil]

❤

[@derekdamms7380]

(DOMINIKA) YOU SPEAK FANTASTIC "ENGLISH" I CANT SPEAK "POLISH"

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 😊

[@derekdamms7380]

@@MerchantOfAlba THANK YOU ALSO

[@patverum9051]

Watch the documentary in which Mark goes with the bass player on a trip to show his four favorite guitars ,where he got them, and how he plays them (4parts). kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGiyhZJ8iLylf6c

[@lucianodarciliorodrigues9611]

You latest trick ,, on The night

[@admiral8286]

Polska gurom

[@derekdamms7380]

DOMINIKA I THINK YOUR BEAUTIFUL😯

[@arturkozlowski4043]

Try Your latest trick - next time

[@lucianoauteri3223]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/laDOnYKond16jNE🥁

[@gilbert7253]

Hello les Amis, Bonjour de France le Bassiste en Blazer Bleu, c'est John illsley fondateur du groupe avec Mark Knopfer en 1977 et qui est resté jusqu'en 1997 a la dissolution du groupe voilà quelques informations 😊😊👍👍

[@gamergirl5317]

you have to remember this is a live version so it isn't exactly like the original version,i suggest you react to the original version as well,live versions are always longer