Dire Straits Skateaway (Extended Version)

My video " mashup "of various KZbin videos on one solid audio track.

[@garysmith5635]

2020 is there anyone with me listening to this old school music.

[@M.2018-b3f]

Oh yes! 👍

[@dannymccarty6680]

Oh hellya! I’m a 70yo and Dire Straits has been a HUGE part of my music life since the late 70s. Cannot explain why this song remains so obscure through the decades. It’s just my opinion but I think it’s by far MK’s sexiest song - the original video is icing on the cake.

[@richardbullock9619]

Shaboo a doo be doo skateaway

[@yousurf374]

I think I prefer this video version though... more for the money!!! I finally decided,,, i prefer the one in green top... the way those legs of her sway!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWKZhK2vlMSaeLs&start_radio=1&t=217 and then there is THIS oldie but greatie... with same girls doing it kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53WnWqeZ89rd9k

[@richk3325]

Yep

[@FLStelth]

Wow! I thought the original Skateaway video was great..but I LOVED this version even more. I could watch those 3 skate for hours!

[@bigmacola9]

Ever get The feeling that music will never get better than this?

[@Rick-ih7wp]

Ain't been done yet!

[@ObsydianShade]

Certainly does seem to be the case...

[@xx3868]

Those ladies are really good skaters all following the moves together but making it look relaxed and very smooth. stylish and sexy!!

[@billhorton5591]

This is one of my all time favorite songs!!! 🎵

[@annbridge3125]

Bill Horton Me, too❣️

[@robertsonsid]

Sadly it seems forgotten.

[@ebjeezer]

Same - that reverb on that drum beat hooked me the first time I heard it and then everything else fell into place with the piano layered in and the always absolutely amazing guitar. Dire Straits music stood apart as well - it really didn't sound like anything from that time and this is a great example.

[@Brian-xu9di]

The girls aren’t bad either.

[@luadams56]

Yeah, what is it about this song... still an all-time favorite of mine. Just good music!

[@afburke1]

Heck yeah! Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists ever!

[@devonmedway7669]

Hallelujah here they come... April Corley...Appelusa McGlynn... Candice Heiden...

[@b.bailey8244]

who was the first lady who skated alone? she was amazing! yet where is her name or recognition?

[@johnts1]

​@@b.bailey8244 Jayzik Azikiwe Original Skater girl. Passed away in '08 at the age of 50 to cancer. ❤❤❤

[@androidemulator6952]

"Toro, toro, taxi- ..see you tomorrow my son..." What a line . :)

[@Rafael-716]

Two minute guitar solo at the end… one of Mark’s masterpieces.

[@lundworks9901]

Seems like yesterday, I had Chicago plates, double leather uppers, new urethane wheels from babysitting money. Over $150 in 1977

[@gavingregorycowart2558]

100%

[@paulhauk686]

Mark Knophler deserves all of rhe accolades laid upon him. I am most impresse by the coreograpy of rhe skating Babes.

[@PatsySweeney-p9b]

I was and I'm still listening n 2024

[@mikezisk5009]

Same!

[@karenbradley1701]

I was listening to this back in 2020 and I’m still listening to it in 2024 love these guys the music is absolutely incredible and just pure genius

[@johneaston2891]

Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitar players to ever walk the planet, and I was a rink rat where I grew up South of Indianapolis in Indiana, so this song means quite a bit. Really good!😊

[@andrewluchsinger]

Another 80's tune the deserves so much respect.

[@daycased8200]

Completely underrated tune. I think it is Dire Straights best song.

[@prbprb2]

This song has such a gentle sweetness. I can't believe Jayzik Azikiwe is gone. Makes me wanna cry. Such a sweetheart.

[@brettallison5753]

RIP young lady with the heart of kindness and genoristy.youre missed.

[@milojanis4901]

Jayzik Azikiwe. One of the hottest girls I've ever seen, and the hottest on skates, period. Died of cancer almost 20 years ago, at 49 years young.....RIP, Jayz.....

[@markwood1943]

Some of the best guitar work you will ever hear. Almost perfect

[@DianeErickson-d6o]

I am! I listen to this stuff all the time. So many great memories. Love it!+!!!!!!!❤😢.

[@MrRolandMichel]

If there's anything sexier than a cool girl on skates having fun, I'd like to see it!

[@marcusdismas]

bikini girl on skates. like venice beachwalk in the day!

[@gerardarrillaga7450]

This song got me through my dad's passing

[@raybarger8119]

Im 70 and listen this "ol music"

[@lonnieford5073]

40 years later still rocks forever

[@nathanritzo2228]

What a great video and song. The '80s were when videos were still an evolving art form. Mark's voice and guitar are so good, too. I have a baritone and can't do what Mark does.

[@DoctorRobertNeville]

I'm an alto baritone, and I can almost get down that low. I would never think of doing for this length of time. If I did pull it off people would end up calling me "Squeaky".

[@peteralbert1485]

The video scenes of the three women skaters on the road are spliced in from Chet Faker's video "Gold" - made in 2014.

[@bearcookie13]

​@peteralbert1485 I only found out about that video recently, didn't really like that song, the stakes girls work much better with this great song!

[@daveslater9298]

Absolutely, the best music. Always listen for a few tunes before bed...

[@zoidwuddie]

I love this video and song! Great skating scene at the mid to end. The best. Yeap, still listening to it in 2023!

[@chrisradano]

When this song was new, seemed like whenever I turned on the radio it was the last couple minutes of this song. It was always spellbinding.

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

And the lord so loved mankind that she gave us rollergirls💖

[@annbridge3125]

That's cute❣️😇

[@davidmaslow399]

Yes! Rollergirls!

[@thomasbrown6527]

Modern day feminist, eh? Don't be a little bitch

[@PB_324]

You spelled" He" wrong

[@davidmaslow399]

Lol! Love that Carlos! I Love that tall one with green top and those luscious black shorts!

[@sammartinez1137]

I remember seein this all over MTV.. I was 12 or 13.. Will NeveR forget.❗❗

[@jwa718]

The girls in the skating bits here are April Corley (green top), Appelusa McGlynn (blue #58 top) and the fabulously gorgeous Candice Heiden---they were/are all part of The LA Roller Girls. I too am captivated by their performance here---hot stuff! :) And yes I'm still listening to and loving Dire Straits---Mark one of my favorite guitar players and song writers of all time. Great music does nothing but improve with age!

[@RetroBuck]

I looked up April Corley after seeing your comment, and I was shocked and saddened to hear what happened to her in 2015. While vacationing in Egypt, her tour group was 'mistaken for terrorists' and repeatedly strafed by the Egyptian Air Force. She herself got hit several times and almost died from her wounds. I was blown away by that, so damned horrid a thing.

[@jkmorrison1013]

wow thanks

[@r1273m]

#58 T-Shirt in memory of Marco Simoncelli, died October 2011. #58 has never been issued since out of respect for him.

[@thomasbrown6527]

Exactly 😁

[@marysunshine5587]

wonder were they are today? I should look them up!

[@andromedarising5764]

Every time I hear this song i discover more and more of knopflers little guitar fillers . What a guy. One of a kind

[@jhannides]

Absolutely!

[@thomasbrown6527]

And he doesn't use a pick at all

[@kennykronk127]

@@thomasbrown6527 a+

[@desireelococo1747]

He's a legend.

[@davidmaslow399]

So true! What a guy!

[@miked4377]

great days back then........not this rotten era though......

[@foxriverpwc4723]

2023, still a timeless tune.

[@garyschultz7768]

Gotta love the choreography of the 3 beauty's skating down the road...

[@marcusdismas]

the road is asubimposition. they are dancing jerky enuf to be on asphalt.? ...besides for the yellow double line to be wider then the central blonde's torso??? still, it was pretty well done for the day. i think "58" shows signs of formal ballroom & classic ballet training.

[@gavingregorycowart2558]

would be a great story to find out who they were and where they are now

[@tastas02]

@@gavingregorycowart2558 they are: Candice Heiden, April Corley & Appelusa McGlynn. Random search engine will give you the rest of your quest =)

[@brucewayne3602]

Mark Knopfler === eternal brilliance !!!

[@joyharp3088]

I’m listening in 2021, I last heard this song in the 80”s

[@marianocomensoli1883]

.....immmortal music of a Golden Age❤

[@cc-lm6nu]

Dire Straits, so reminds me of my dad. He had two volumes loud and louder when it came to the radio. Man I miss him.. We bonded over music... XO

[@douglasstrother6584]

"Dad, if you don't turn the volume down, the cops will show up ... again." "WHAT? Yes ... I love you, too!"

[@cc-lm6nu]

Wish I could say that, he died 2013.

[@douglasstrother6584]

@@cc-lm6nuIt's a tough loss, especially after the relationship grows from parent-child to peers. Be for others what he was for you, and play his music. My Dad (1936-2005) was into Jazz and Big Band, and an overall music fan. One of my favorite memories was going to the Hollywood Bowl with him to see the Modern Jazz Quartet. PS: "This one's got 11."

[@cc-lm6nu]

@@douglasstrother6584 I absolutely continue the legacy as you are as well. 😀

[@marcusdismas]

@@douglasstrother6584 my father too. big band jazz orchestras. glenn, the dorseys, then later tito. he taught ballroom & latin back in the day. him & my mom danced. they passed in 2013/2014. i have become more global in my music. writing, dancing, singing, etc. for me, swing with a certain amount of latin, country & ballroom influences (thanx to "the 2mikes") its an evolution of incorporation. RIP dad &mom. funny how the circle turns.

[@palirvin1871]

I have MANY favs from DS but damn this song just kills and I am sooo glad there is a long version, crank that baby up and live to live.

[@tonystout1545]

My favorite Dire Straits tune. Thanks for posting it.

[@TheToocold]

This song makes me weep with Joy. Strate Up!!

[@007ndc]

Most of the time the outro does bring me to tears

[@patrickoconnor3844]

I weep for Rollergirl Jayzik Azikiwe. She died in 2008. Such talent and beauty. Sad.

[@nielsschneider2505]

One of Dire Straits best..

[@annbridge3125]

Agreed 💯%

[@jehugo66]

Can we agree how awesome the drumming is on this: Double Bass-Beat!

[@crsvetteii1753]

for damn sure. A notably unique style. (No banging allowed)

[@Bradwick1]

Studio slap back delay. It was kinda new back then.

[@keysersoze5920]

Yep!

[@ronaldviens7862]

And a double kick drum line with only one kick drum. Right leg working overtime. Really old school, but it's effective. If it is a digital delay that yields this awesome groove, we'll I say it was the drummer using an available tool to its best advantage in the song in the early to mid 80s.

[@TAllyn-qr3io]

Even when I was a teenager, if I had tried any of the shit the girls are doing besides going straight...i would have been in a halo for a year and learning to walk again...broken neck :(

[@whatever22638]

1980’s when music was exceptional and woman were stunningly gorgeous 2020’s when music is abysmal and woman look like goldfish with implants.

[@svrsvr6183]

You are soooo right.

[@claudiapatx]

I was skating with the UrbanAnimals out of Houston when this came out. Those were some good times back then. Too bad those days are gone.😢

[@greenwich1754]

Such a classic song. Love the "Hacky-hack, scratchy half chord rhythm, and especially the volume pedal lead fade out.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

That’s probably not a volume pedal - on a Fender you can get that effect by crooking your little finger around the volume knob and plucking the string at the same time. Roy Buchanan apparently thought this up and a lot of players since have copied it.

[@jehugo66]

Got me through boarding school in the mid-1980s!

[@fredtedstedman]

SKATEAWAY - THAT'S ALL !

[@donsteitz6034]

The gals on the road at night in the middle of the sticks about kill it. Beautiful.

[@elysehorton7175]

Yeah - they're phenomenal-who's idea ? great

[@RylloMusic]

KZbin search Chet Faker - Gold for that full video

[@WilliamSilva-dq6zj]

Amazing girls!

[@ronaldviens7862]

Almost looks like one of the strandways in Venice Beach

[@annbridge3125]

@@elysehorton7175 Love it❣️ Really cool video & classic song❣️ Can listen to this one on repeat mode & never get tired of it❣️😁

[@Tutterzoid]

Dire Straits still has it after all these years

[@buddhistpriest1357]

This makes me want to cry…..

[@buckyboy36]

Yup.....old school music is actually MUSIC.

[@davidmaslow399]

Yeah, I'm listening, but I don't consider this old time music! It's just good music!

[@rinaldohaendel6220]

They were no resilient or empowered. They were just cool and free Girls of the 80's, the BEST decade ever!!

[@bearcookie13]

It boggles my mind that this masterpiece only reached #58, in the Billboards 100! One of the greatest compositions of our time!❤

[@albertulrich4958]

Always LOVE the Mark finger pickin'. But THIS extended version w/the girls on the road is the best-est!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bradottavi1360]

Look for the one with the babies

[@futbalgod]

Best guitarist of our generation!/

[@firstsergeantcandiobelleus6546]

This song feels like LA and the freedom of sensuality, and DS made it with the three hottest skaters! InGenius!

[@rinaldohaendel6220]

No eran resilientes ni estaban empoderadas. Sólo eran chicas majas y libres de los 80, la mejor década de siempre!!.

[@lisabruneau3801]

There are many great guitarist today but none the caliber of Mark Knopfler. This music will be around for hundreds of years todays music maybe 6 months.

[@gmh101358]

These girls give me special feelings....

[@marcusdismas]

are you sure its not the viagra instead???

[@chrisradano]

Beautiful song.

[@johnts1]

2023 A blessing! Still going strong. 🙏🙏🙏

[@carstenmarquardt9416]

Amazing track. One of Dire Straits´ best !!

[@RetroBuck]

This was an excellent mash up. Well done.

[@marcusdismas]

very well done

[@brettsmith9282]

Beautiful Women Skating, I love that. I love to Skate my self. love playing Hockey.

[@scottbeaudon6794]

Love the song.the video brings me so back to the80's.

[@peteralbert1485]

The three women skating are from Chet Faker's "Gold" video, which came out in 2014.

[@biff0101]

A Dire Straits classic and my favorite!

[@p.r.deltoid7791]

If those young ladies were 18 years old at the time of the video... They would be 58 years old "today" !! There is a God !! For they are the masterpiece of his hands !

[@mikecarrasco3905]

Your wright

[@vancehardin9936]

R O L L E R G I R L-These girls bring on something that it pure magic. A feeling of happiness brings on a uncontrollable smile. These girls define beauty and perfection in every way imaginable. They are something my dreams are made of!

[@yatestom4845]

Beautiful roller girl im enchanté what can i say,she's making movies on location

[@scottkettelle3036]

Makes me cry it's so awesome

[@JuanManuel-il5qf]

Oh, if I just can solo that guitar track... The things I'd learn

[@GoddessStone]

How about a deal, you learn track, and I'll learn to skate through the night to it.

[@richardshermanjr1899]

This extended version is better than the other version. I like the band playing in the background and three roller girls is better than one.

[@kamuelalee]

Dire Straits. There is no better.

[@davidmaslow7473]

I love those girls! Especially that tall one with the dark Hair. Don't they skate Wonderfully? I have love this since I 1st heard it in 81! This before I saw the girls, but hey, You gotta admit, they add a little heat to the song!

[@rodneywilkerson9854]

I love em all !

[@marcusdismas]

those girls weren't even a sparkle in their daddies' eyes when that song came (no pun intended) out.

[@tonyatocci]

All I can think of are my metal skates that my mom got at a yardsale that adjusted to your sneaker size!!!

[@NONAME-yw7kh]

Music's helped me get through many of life's tribulations, it's been an interesting journey.

[@dougg1075]

Mastering always top notch . Wanna show off your stereo? Put on Dire Straits.

[@natemerandi6337]

That Chet Faker video is nuts. The woman who runs that skating crew has been in a bunch of videos; serious talent.

[@saraheart2804]

Candice Heiden.

[@jeffthornerg4609]

I like this one better ! 👍😁👍

[@mikezisk5009]

👍

[@ronaldp4]

toro toro taxi

[@bobbylong7197]

Great rock song great looking skaters this will live forever !

[@pau1farcry]

Making movies great album that's all I can say

[@lisabunnie22960]

May 2024. Thank you for the extra lady skaters. Healthy is so much more gorgeous than bone skinny. ❤

[@jamessanders6766]

Still rocking to this today. Brings back good memories.

[@garymiller1910]

One of the BEST songs ever!!

[@michaelmace2347]

The sexiest video of all time.

[@Suzi144]

These skaters are amazing! Any chance of getting their names?

[@b.bailey8244]

I love that first lady who was the star of this song. What ever happened to her? She was mesmerising to watch. Great song and tribute.

[@kellymurphy6642]

She died of cancer at the young age of 49 in 2008 Jayzik Azikiwe

[@kjgoode63]

A Great Timeless Masterpiece by a Great Band and Excellent Video!

[@terrybacon5575]

Dire Straits still one of my favorite groups.

[@MrHeavyduty007]

Man...I miss the 80's!!

[@dailmcdavid5883]

So do I

[@vikeirishman]

didn't one of the 3 girls get hurt badly in a accident?

[@ScorpionsTunes]

In the original, non-extended version, who was the "roller girl"? She looks so very much like my girlfriend. I would love to know who the actress was to see what she looks like now.

[@dansv1]

From Wikipedia: featuring musician Jayzik Azikiwe (1958-2008) as Rollergirl. The daughter of Nigeria's first president Nnamdi Azikiwe, she was credited as Jay Carly in the video directed by Lester Bookbinder.

[@tracy1273]

Two yellow lines... Going through the Rocky's ✌️🇨🇦😌

[@mobiustrip1400]

She would have been the perfect match for skater boy a few years later😂

[@richardvellucci7399]

too bad women don't look like that today

[@SpotNFlo]

well they do Robert ....you've just got to scrape off all the other stuff to see them .....shame !!

[@dennisb7930]

Yeah grest roller skaters still great music too

[@jamescarnley3243]

As FLIP Wilson always said"can I get an Amen for the female frame?"