Dire Straits / Sting - Money For Nothing (Live Aid 1985)

Dire Straits and Sting performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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[@freddys.2194]

Who’s listening to this classic in 2024??

[@felipeyanez6027]

Presente !!!!

[@Acordionista509]

This comment is always so cringe 😢😢

[@robertfoster5154]

👏

[@richwoodcock637]

I've listened to it since it came out. Damn I'm getting old.😂

[@playlistplaySWS]

Yes

[@canelden8827]

You know you're legend when Sting is your back vocals

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of ON EVERY STREET kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKnYhpiDjMdnY5o and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.

[@johnb6850]

Pretty cool how sting pulls the other guys head in doing backing vocals to let him know he wants him there around 617

[@MJ-xx5pu]

Can elden,can you tell me the name of the guy in the white outfit who starts the song? Thanks

[@janetwilson4741]

Bad ass

[@javierolaya6785]

@@MJ-xx5pu is david copeland

[@GeneralmotorsMHM]

I remember when my dad finished restoring his 1965 Corvette he took me out on the first drive, and when he pulled onto the highway he put this song on; it’s a memory I’ll never forget the sound of the V8 and the sound of Dire Straits one of my all-time favourite moments with my dad

[@user-wz3xj2vm2p]

that sounds amazing I'm 20 and I have a 99 grand marquis I'm building up v8 engines and rock music truly go together so well!

[@dougelliott5191]

One great memory for you and I bet it's a great memory for your dad. One great song and a great car. 65 Vett not too shaby. Had a couple myself. Love this song. Cheers.

[@Acura1NSX]

Awesome story!!!

[@rebeccaratliff6229]

Marry me!

[@lizrivers4422]

It wasn't released until 1985 - how come you heard it in 1965!! 😅😅😅

[@JohnSmith-fj5ee]

Im 75 and still rocking hard.

[@syrupofwahoo3059]

Yea baby, 🫶

[@B1tterBubble]

Your wife must be a very happy woman

[@wnlvbrnls7547]

Live long sir... More years to rock on...

[@bigdaddyc7266]

Fck Yeah

[@PhillipHatton-ym4pg]

Àinno​@@bigdaddyc7266

[@VincenzoInfi]

Mark Knopfler really is one of the greatest guitarists who has ever lived.

[@verminvaporizer1394]

For sure.

[@ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412]

His playing is instantly recognizable. I remember when I first heard Sultans - it was about 1 a.m., I was driving, and I pulled over to listen, thinking "WHO is THAT?" Start of a lifelong love affair with Knopfler and his music.

[@fozziebear567]

He is like David Gilmore from Pink Floyd, he can hold your attention by playing one note. Love Telegraph Road. Surprised Dire Straits aren't classed as Progressive Rock.

[@EM-wd2vg]

First, second and third that...

[@ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412]

@@fozziebear567 exactly!

[@anjanbarman5128]

Somebody please give him his MTV, he deserves it

[@GodfamZeta42069]

i don't want today's MTV

[@blovedbrownsfan77]

Somebody give us BACK our MTV!

[@topsyallibuc9926]

and the mtv programs appears.

[@marcosolano9363]

Nowadays MTV does not deserve these guys.

[@buttchunksofdoomd4939]

i raunt my

[@SoftRock8386]

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

[@weka301]

It gives me energetic and nostalgic vibes. I used to hear in the Intro/Outro of the Egyptian TV show Mawaaqif wa Taraa'if (Weird and Funny videos) back in the 90s.

[@chandras6721]

Still watch this in 2024, what an iconic performance

[@MM_Marlboro_MM]

2024 🙌

[@db.5811]

Right here with you

[@Nucksfan1]

Man I wish this was my generation of music, all I got is Taylor Swift and dirty rappers👎👎👎👎

[@ruthschober2367]

Yes,ever and ever!❤ 74 👵😁

[@blaiseperry5162]

That guitar riff moves your body even if your frozen solid. It’s so bloody class.

[@srprice2383]

Thank you.

[@shawngillogly6873]

Greatest guitar riff ever. How it got away from Angus Young we'll never know. :P

[@hedhunta52]

It really is. I use it to benchmark every sound system I use.

[@n.w.1803]

@@hedhunta52 Knopfler is a hell of a producer. His music always has the complete range.

[@mlhm5]

Never heard anyone else play it like on the official soundtrack - in fact Knopfler was never able to repeat the exact riff that is on the original soundrack - it's magic, and it happened and never happened again.

[@PeterPhou]

That’s what you call a timeless riff. Still hit so hard in 2023!

[@cindysmith3753]

RIP to Jack Sonni

[@robinjohanssonmdh]

Nope. Better versions out there. Still epic bc Live Aid.

[@youesryrichard1256]

2023 11 nov 8:57pm KSA ❤

[@Lydzthelass]

2024!!!

[@vectar]

@@Lydzthelass 🤘

[@woofcity6307]

Knopfler is 75 now! Appreciate this before the ride is over. He’s the boss of bosses

[@letsgococo288]

He’s still making videos here on YT. He’s a beautiful soul.

[@titanicf0g]

The ride will never end.

[@nickphaux]

2024 and Sting still doesn't have his MTV.... Absolutely soul crushing 😢😢💔💔

[@merrychristmascollection7153]

If you're watching this in 2021, I love you and you're not alone.

[@madi518]

Me too, merry me

[@frantiseklukes4509]

I am as alone as it gets, And that hurts my 16 yo soul

[@THE_WillTodd442]

17 years old and listening to the good music

[@dr.timschurig234]

@@frantiseklukes4509 I first listened to this stuff at your age, 32 years ago.😎I noticed the drum intro and fell in love with the instrument. This music can be the start of something beautifull. Start learning an instrument if you haven't already started, and you have a partner that never lets you down.👋

[@maxbull282]

@@frantiseklukes4509 14 and and listening to some kickass music

[@ShitHappensRLY]

Mark Knopfler: he'll play the song a hundred times and every time it will be different, and every time you're gonna love it

[@teodorogutarra2560]

U

[@bonniebickett4520]

i worked at Macy's in GA. 20 minuits home, 10 to watch and 20 to get back to work!

[@oldcountryman2795]

Meh

[@maryannlamanteer5705]

Me too. I love the drums and guitar music in this song.

[@solidus3168]

Preach

[@user-tn4jt4ch8z]

I am 71 and in 2024 this is as special asit was when they first sang it this will be enjoyed by my grandchildren❤

[@gregkurtz1677]

Our generation’s music was the best. No debate. Mic drop. The best.

[@thebehemoth523]

as a 15 year old guitarist..i totally agree

[@chrise-b9942]

I think I agree, but I didn’t hear what you said after 'No debate.'

[@DavidRachlinMLIS]

Do Foo Fighters count as a GenX band?

[@thebehemoth523]

@DavidRachlinMLIS i dont think so

[@richardberman2778]

I’m 52 years old, and I couldn’t disagree more. We have a lot of great music, of course, but we also had a lot of real crap that no one remembers or talks about. And that’s true of every era. The 60s have the Beatles and The Who, but they also had the Doodletown Pipers. The 70s had the Eagles and Led Zeppelin, but they also gave us the Osmonds. In the 80s we had Van Halen and Dire Straits, but we also had vanilla ice. Today there are some truly amazing bands like Tame Impala and Warpaint. The reality is that every decade produces a small amount of great music and a ton of crap that is quickly disposed of. But everyone believes that the music they were listening to between the ages of 15 and 24 is the best music of all time because it’s the soundtrack of their lives. It doesn’t matter if you were 15, 50, or 80: the music of your late teens will always be at the top of your playlist.

[@fiendofficial2881]

One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....

[@jerrymason6184]

Maybe Kiss...( Cold Gin )?

[@warrenwells9591]

Well they kicked some ass on that

[@HatchettsGaming]

flownet07 prince mate...

[@bangkithutajulu3058]

yup

[@sauberboisaubarboi5652]

*AND COMPLEX AS HECC*

[@thomasalsa]

Crazy to think that this legendary song only came out a couple weeks before this performance. I was listening to the build-up, wondering why the crowd wasnt going bananas, but this was probably the first time most of the people in the crowd actually heard it.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Yes sir, this was the first performance of this song....that I am aware of. And I was there. Gad to go to summer school after this, U was a bad boy that year.

[@ElBantosClips]

28th of June according to google, so quite literally a couple of weeks. Mustve been mad hearing this beast of a tune for the first time at a LIVE concert

[@FaLkraydz]

0:27, And yet, at the beginning of the song when Sting started, crowd got a little hyper.

[@chrisjames6327]

Think this was the first ever performance. And the song was released before Live Aid, but it wasn't a hit until after Live Aid, so would have been pretty unknown. I believe it got into the top 10 around three weeks after this show

[@lukavaljak84]

@@chrisjames6327 It was perfomed before on Brothers in Arms tour :)

[@robertk8636]

I would like to come back to this days where everybody was free

[@wounded_knees6654]

One of the greatest drum solo's and opening riffs ever.

[@premprakashdubey2751]

Yes, that's also true

[@TLR1219]

And layla best riff also

[@quasarulas3968]

The drummer is quite underrated he’s killing the intro and entire song to boot! With ease as well almost like it’s lonely for nothing in the most bad ass way possible!

[@masterofpuppets6879]

Riff is absolutely amazing

[@john3Lee]

@@masterofpuppets6879 Who is the drummer ?

[@joeymartinez9802]

im starting to think live aid was the greatest concert ever

[@JohnSink277]

Of course it is

[@okodiesely2jvor17jahren5]

*Festival

[@johanaxeback]

Couldn’t agree more! A shame that I was too young to experience and living in the wrong country😊

[@jonboy82]

Yes it is

[@SimManiac383]

Greatest live event in the history of the world

[@JakeTrimble-bx3lx]

Mark Knopfler is one of those people who can truly make his instrument speak. I will never get tired of this song.

[@mouse9630]

I am absolutely enchanted by the ad libbing Sting does at the beginning. It truly shows how angelic that man’s voice is

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.

[@saketchaturvedi1073]

​@@willritter4076 good stuff man!

[@tonypools1913]

Unpopular opinion: the guitar is godlike but the drums at the start make this song totally epic.

[@valerietrujillo819]

I agree I love the beginning of the song with the drums the problem is the most of the radio stations don't start the music started with that they don't let it play out

[@jpoh4398]

Totally agree brilliant intro with the drums. The guitar with Mr. Knopfler well no words needed 👌

[@maxpowers4823]

Funny story, the guy playing the drums played with Dave Edmonds/Rockpile/Nick Lowe. Literally his entire contribution to this entire album was only the drum intro. They hired a session guy to replace all his drum tracks on the songs other than the intro to money for nothing. Having to live that down would have been rough for me, to say the least

[@WhereHeroesDies]

as the drum sounds of Van Halen, another level.

[@nordinrabia3568]

@@maxpowers4823 terry williams

[@jarnekompier]

Still one of the best intros ever. The build up to that amazing guitar riff...... Oh my god

[@gittejonny]

yes we could use that in today's music😎

[@jarnekompier]

@@gittejonny or at least something that sounds somewhat original😂

[@user-yx9ub3ks2o]

Не умеет петь вообще! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWjHaYKZr8ytd8k

[@SzlentWolf]

Masterclass. I wasnt born when this came out and i wish i were. Music today is a different thing to that.

[@bassAssassin187]

@@gittejonny what music..

[@henrylevick727]

A timeless riff. Goosebumps every time I watch

[@Andrew-Hawk]

On par with “Thunderstruck” And “LA woman” for me. Top 3 intros of all times

[@stylianosvoulgarakis8724]

Who’s listening in 3246? 🎸

[@karimmakash6373]

So we have at least 13 time travelers

[@lindamon5101]

Errrhhhhuuuummmmmmmmmm MeeeeeeeTttttttttttttttttttttttt mtv

[@mohamedtahargrairia6871]

Yes. here ! but what is that 'MTV' thing they're singing about..? and can anyone please tell me what is a microwave oven ?!!!

[@bipbipletucha]

That rythym guitarist is literally the most 80s thing I've ever seen

[@individrus]

Beepbeep Lettuce the best image of all the live aid scene

[@greypossum1]

His name is Jack "Sonic" Sonni.

[@poisoneddog2967]

Made me lol

[@waltercorteselli9758]

@@greypossum1 Sonni w/ Soldering Sunglasses

[@lpalacios1]

You say that like it’s a bad thing!

[@baylornorris]

imagine just creating a riff that good. insane.

[@juicy1213]

I still freak out about that riff. Like how could you possibly make something that good! Crazy song!

[@lo-fiFromChicago]

Knopplers on a different level

[@vae3716]

*Kashmir has entered the chat*

[@justinhartley2002]

They had to know too when they created it ... Yeah, we got something here.

[@TeamPill]

@@juicy1213 have a creative mind?

[@rolando7907]

This concert was legendary, there will not be another one like it.

[@phantom0456]

What I enjoy about watching this is that you can tell that Knopfler and Sting and the rest of 'em are having fun. They're smiling at each other and just having a damn good time. This song is legendary, as are Knopfler's guitar skills.

[@ciancool1035]

1985 - this song is awesome! 2019 - this song is awesome!

[@mediumpimpin004]

cian can god damn right!

[@JamaFalcon]

It's an eternal song, even in 100 years people will still to listen it and say "waow, that's a pretty good song !"

[@danilosarmiento8128]

We are in the same page bro!!

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

2011 in Canada: This song is banned

[@GmRb79]

@@ColtonBlumhagen not true. In reality no one gives a fuck what you play (RADIOS). Its strictly under their moral and discretion ... so stop speading misinformation. (Bliss, K. (2011, September 1). Canada Lifts Ban on Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing'. Retrieved from www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/canada-lifts-ban-on-dire-straits-money-for-nothing-178222/)

[@tunaparlar7235]

Rest in peace Jack Sonni, the rhythm guitarist in red ❤️

[@seriejohnson698]

Didn’t know he passed😢

[@senseiruss]

Sorry to hear of his passing. When our band used to play at Kenny's Castaways in the East Village, NYC in the late 70's/early 80's, he was so damn good, and played in many of the bands who gigged there. Glad to see he got much much bigger gigs and was recognized for his great talents.

[@metsfanatic6270]

Damn! He was great

[@woeming8591]

I thought it was his brother😭

[@worldsea6622]

love the techno profile pic

[@monot00nz]

Sting plus the sickest opening guitar riff of all time? Hell yeah! 🤘🤘🤘

[@zebravo2842]

It's 02/14/2024... and I've heard this song thousands of times... but every time I hear it... I get goosebumps... just one word ... PERFECT !!! for me the best group ever!!!

[@danielmcdermott138]

How 80's do you want to look? Rhythm guitarist: Yes.

[@user-ih1ko4uy2p]

.guitar boom = kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3OVnqSOiNedeqs

[@wolbert4373]

@@user-ih1ko4uy2p wtf man

[@paoloantonio1531]

I was about to comment that hahaha, I mean.. Mark already looks 80's enough, with his headband and all... but Jack (Rhythms) just took it to the next level

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@paoloantonio1531 The headband is Mark's hair. The wristbands you need when you're fingerpicking all night, every night!

[@TarantinosNightmare]

lol right? ...shitty coat and horrible guitar included :D

[@CelticKiwi55]

37 years ago I was at the stadium and saw the whole concert. So many amazing performances, including this one. I got so caught up in the concert I got very bad sunburn and sun stroke - ended up in hospital a couple days later with bad burns - was all worth it though 😊 Live Aid was one of the best experiences of my life.

[@metallicareloadful]

congratulations!! for being so lucky and blessed to be there, i can tell that every second was worth the damn time

[@MysteryPotatoMan]

as a 26 year old i'm very jealous. I wish i could've seen them live back then. I can only imagine how great the experience would have been. You have every right to feel blessed

[@wiganbinmon6776]

38 years ago 1985 i was only 16 , 53 now seems like a life time ago

[@oluwemimoolatoye5561]

@@wiganbinmon6776 I was 16 and we rocked it well here in Nigeria. A local Rock band (Shapp Band) made me love it

[@kathiequintel1641]

You survived because you experienced it

[@lubka5833]

The energy of this song is amazing. Magic Sting. 👏

[@greerwilson9561]

Dude in the red coat has kicked the door of the ‘80’s back open! He looks like the Doc from back to the future!!

[@dualshock3462]

I love this song but it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert.

[@mariomanningfan]

Lol good point

[@amazingcalvin]

It actually makes sense. The original song was written to rub it in the faces of less successful people complaining about musicians getting to be rich. So it only makes sense that this song is played at a charity concert, to rub it in the faces of the people who complain about giving money to people who need it.

[@nicadi2005]

@Dual Shock "it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert." - Not really, provided your attention span extends past the song's mere title...

[@brentkozak7025]

'Music for nothing and this gigs for free.'

[@SuzyQ334]

You may be over-thinking this. Back in the day Money for Nothing was just a song about some t**t being unhappy about a rock band making money out f their music.

[@jimmy_james_bou3800]

Who else cracked a smile when the riff started...

[@alexbaker6275]

....of course I did. For the pure amazement of it all.

[@tw8454]

i did because sting was done howling i want myyyyyy

[@Toyodas]

me for sure

[@docfloc]

Me and every time I’ve heard it since.

[@eyidk8896]

Who didn’t?

[@shaunmanning8698]

You will never see anything like this again

[@theTomster1981]

epic.. also, can we show the drummer some love?! that dude really did an awesome job..

[@daviduribe3111]

Terry Williams, who also drummed for MAN, Rockpile, and Meat Loaf. An excellent, but unsung musician. 🥁

[@jacksimo5943]

The guy singing the MTV part is so good it makes me want to call the police

[@bidhanpradhan1692]

😉

[@paultavares9898]

So cool🥰🥰🥰

[@Honeythebeebee]

@@divineax9345 are you sure, i mean, really sure?

[@Honeythebeebee]

@@divineax9345 ...My answer was HIGHLY sarcastic. Jsimo know who sting is, thats why he talk about calling the police....

[@pedropuff1304]

Yeah... I had the same Sting's sensation.

[@daynmitchell7543]

The guy in the red coat and white sunglasses might be the most 80s thing I’ve ever seen.

[@tking1974]

and the Steinberger guitar too

[@Hear4Metallica]

Then you've not seen Scarface.

[@JoeRivermanSongwriter]

He's even playing a headless guitar.

[@michaellucas6466]

😂😂😂

[@NIMRODakaNIMROD]

Actually, Sting's Casio watch could be just a tad MORE eighties...

[@euanlegge3657]

About 15 years before this, both these guys were teaching in classrooms up North. Mental

[@juliagoodfellow-so4jc]

Why "mental" ? Teachers are cool.

[@joshua511]

@@juliagoodfellow-so4jc Not teachers today.

[@roberto1933]

Band members from Dire Straits watching MTV and listening to salesmen talking about selling appliances. then writing an all-time classic song

[@benjohn8801]

I’m not exaggerating when I say this but this is one of the greatest live versions of any song ever

[@Zubatec]

No, you are absolutely right. This version is magical

[@a.j.fiordaliso996]

Yep smooth as hell

[@ghostgk5888]

They rock the house for sure my dude, fully agreed

[@cl8034]

Fleetwood Mac - the chain live was better imo

[@stephenellison1]

‘The greatest live noise ever created’

[@drewharper1891]

Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2022? 🤘

[@elmario0770]

You

[@colinmckeon8803]

Practically every day

[@brettwilliams3471]

Me

[@Tds12246]

I am

[@drewharper1891]

@@brettwilliams3471 Good sir, you good taste. 🤘

[@delux976]

Was 24 lived in North London you didn't realise how good all this was til its gone

[@Maxy-K]

Being German (having lived in Beds. for a while), I have an urge to state: If you're IN THE UK, PLS DON'T WORRY: Ever since Skiffle, you Brits keep on saving the world from going to waste w/awful music time & again! [Ever wondered why Hitler wanted to invade Britain? Sheer Frustration: Beatles VS sausage - get my drift?🤭]

[@delux976]

@@Maxy-K 80's matey the only decent decade

[@user-ct6tt4yn1n]

I'm 47. I've been watching this video for 35 years. and every time they play better and better

[@you_were_the_chosen_one]

Live Aid just seemed to capture a moment in time when all these musicians were in their prime... there's so much energy from every musician that's just a joy to watch. (sidenote - That drop that goes from the drum fills to the main riff is one of the coolest fucking things I've ever heard)

[@thethingg]

especially led zeppelin...

[@Whatserface3]

@@thethingg lmao. Love Zeppelin to death but that was a shitshow.

[@thethingg]

@@Whatserface3 same here brother

[@caocang6174]

@@thethinggpteqttpvveqpwtqqeerqtpqetrqewrpeqpppeeqpqtqepqteppwqpqperpyeqprepqttpptqeeerqptywupqreyupqrqetrpqpeetqprpqwreqtuqtoerqeitqptettptppqrptpetpttppptpptqepeqttrepqptepqttpeqeqeqpettetpt😢tq😢qqqqqq😢qrqvqiurop😢tiqreqe😢teqqet😢ouiqeequio😢

[@Clones2011]

Our entire realm was in its prime

[@HPayne62]

80s Knopfler found a way to look both 50 and 25 at the same time.

[@willritter4076]

he looked a bit like Jerry Seinfeld as well... I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK on my YT channel in tribute to these 2 great songwriters from the north of England. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and respect to the legends.

[@HPayne62]

@@willritter4076 can you like not

[@samward3877]

@@willritter4076 dont remember asking

[@psyren7587]

He was 35 when he did this numb nuts...

[@HPayne62]

@@psyren7587 I didn't say that he actually was 25. I was commenting on the fact that he managed to look youthful and old.

[@matthewh.9544]

2023 and it's still the best version I've heard. This was my favourite lineup of them too. So tight

[@giovanni354]

The opening always gets me goosebumps. Always. MASTERPIECE.

[@philipmullins2028]

It's October 8th, 2021 and myself and my 11 year old eldest are watching and listening to this awesomeness......AND HE LOVES IT. I have succeeded as a father

[@martincarman1725]

It's Oct. 17, 2021

[@davidhoward2487]

Philip Mullins: You certainly have! Hope he enjoyed the whole fantastic, unrepeatable event...

[@sankusaikia2863]

Old is gold ....... i hear this song 2020 And 2021 lockdown season..sssss..

[@sheryamiraslani6596]

😂

[@JackTheGrincher]

Well done sir. Knopfler became my favorite when my dad introduced me to him and the dire straits 👍

[@andrewk2996]

1985: I want my MTV 2020: I DON'T want your MTV

[@volodiateitelboim69]

I want my netflix documentary lmao

[@heyhuey4429]

1985: The music was killer 2020: The music blows

[@MsUltrafox]

Most youngsters are lijke. MTV?????

[@poujik2021]

True 😂

[@willie417]

They sure did get hijack didn't they? and just like that, some Harvard grad change their programing

[@Gioxs100]

Man this live version it's better than the record version! Powerfull and Solo 🤘🏻✌🏼👏🏼

[@christianarmendariz7126]

I’m 19 I love classic rock music people say that I’m weird. I know what’s good music.

[@swanneez5246]

Those other people are weird for not liking classic rock haha!

[@hugolindfors5684]

The person who came up with the intro is 110% GENIUS.

[@FiveStarHobo]

Prolly knopfler lol

[@TheLamz1111]

I believe it's become a commandment in nearly every religion

[@RSpracticalshooting]

@@TheLamz1111 Thou shalt want thine MTV

[@namezjames2265]

Totally agree, dont like that much the actual song

[@rylancaldecott784]

Jum Peric whole thing is amazing

[@silvawerewolf]

When concerts were magical moments. No Playback, no voices and instrumentation with many effects, just pure sound ...

[@MovieMakingMan]

Paulo Silva But just think if they had 20 background dancers, massive light shows and pitch perfect like all groups now use. All of that is just to cover up the lack of talent in today’s performers.

[@angelikameier5160]

....and no smartphones!!!

[@shorkan1000]

I beleive there are still plenty of bands that have a really good live sound, although it's a shame that the quality of mainstream music has dropped so much.

[@StratsRUs]

They knew they were filming it for You Tube.

[@kylemcqueen7781]

@Jion it was during the day cant do a light show at day mate

[@modjohnny]

Staggeringly good. Chills. Imagine you're Queen waiting in the wings.. they were. I feel like Knopfler and company gave Freddie and crew just that little bit of extra motivation to kill after this performance. Legendary version here. Love the ending

[@eddiesakamura5154]

Wow! This interpretation has a lot of power. Sting fits in well. Also worth listening to in 2024.

[@Sinnerboy88]

I remember playing Dire Straits in the car and my friend said his Dad had got all their albums. I was surprised as his Dad didn't really strike me as the music loving type. I was like "Does your Dad like Dire Straits?!" and he replied "Well.. everyone likes Dire Straits".

[@LOLHAMMER45678]

Every dad in the western world likes dire straits

[@jaibroca9433]

@@LOLHAMMER45678 well it depends on what generation we're talking about... lol. There was a time when it got trendy to consider Dire Straits as "uncool". NOnsense

[@vanefreja86]

My dad loves Dire Straits too....but so do I (was born a year after this concert 😅). My favourite is "On Every Street" 😍

[@CorredorDigital_]

Dire straits is the ultimate dad band

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

Kind of like Bob Seger. Appeals to a HUGE variation of audience.

[@naturalman1972]

I really love Sting's voice. A very distinct background vocal.

[@lisamcbride8921]

Awesome iconic voice!

[@seanx666]

Did you know this harmony was a play on Don't Stand So, Don't Stand So, Don't Stand So Close To Me. All these years and I just heard about this lol

[@mgparis]

@@seanx666 I feel better now, having only just realised this a couple of months ago myself :)

[@jwprimetime9795]

@@seanx666 shit you’re right!!!

[@stoictraveler1]

One of the great songwriters too

[@radiohead2206]

Number One Reason for Time Machine. Live Aid !!!!

[@tickledthetwine]

Live Aid in 1985 probably the best music event of my lifetime (78-present). Cant think of anything better.

[@Maxy-K]

Man of taste... may I suggest another live-gig by another British Band of Virtuosos? If so, check out "QUEEN - Live in Budapest"... unless you hate QUEEN (or dislike goosebumps😉), you might also like that one. Quite exactly 1 year after LIVE AID (1986). The movie they made of it is on YT as well... wait, right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWTXpJaZa9xki7c Hope you will enjoy the show, and wishing you & everyone out there peaceful & relaxing Easter 2024!✌🏽☺☮

[@fredriksvard2603]

Monsters of rock, Moscow

[@Maxy-K]

@@fredriksvard2603 Thank you! "Monsters in Moscow" arrived yesterday - approved! (fwiw😄)

[@gregfox8132]

Dumpy's rusty nuts, stairways, Birkenhead, wirral. 1980s, 40 people watching, much better than this coprate nonsense.

[@Axel-nr9px]

If the time machine ever gets invetend this is defenitly the first thing I would go to

[@mohamadosanlod703]

Still wach and listening to this masterpiece in 2024 during 40 years ❤

[@vikingrogaland2844]

I had a job in 1985, delivering TV's, Refridgerators, Washing Machines, Tumble driers etc in Norway, and my co-worker always played this music in our truck. Cool!

[@ventsislavstoyanov9431]

JK L haha

[@conanichigawa]

You should have learned to play the guitars. You should have learned to play them drums.

[@SuperKendoman]

Look at them yoyos!

[@briannotafan3368]

jJKL IF YOU FINISHED THE 3ed grade you wouldnt have to use your back to make a buck

[@collinhennessy1521]

That ain't money for nothin. This song's about sellin drugs or playing music for lots of duchats.

[@TheMisterviv]

Along with the Queen set, this was a standout. We weren't lucky enough to get tickets for Wembley, but watched the concert from a beach bar on the isle of Jersey in scorching heat, with booze on tap, and a dip in the sea just yards away. I could replay that day over and over again, would sell my soul for it. Unforgettable x

[@williammountainstick5250]

@@jesineri1213 Why doubt him? The man is just speaking with passion about one of his favourite days ever and you come here and shit all over it with your negativity? Go do something better with your life man.

[@TheMisterviv]

@Jesi Neri I'm 62, which I think you'll find qualifies me to have existed at the time. I was sharing my moment in time, and my own personal point of view . Apologies for our opinions being different but, hey, I'm not losing any sleep over it.

[@michaelg2478]

I thought U2, Dire Straits and Queen were the standouts at Wembley. U2 changed the tone of the day when they came on and played "Sunday Bloody Sunday", they were the first act that day to have real weight and presence on stage. Dire Straits had the best musicianship, and gave the tightest performance of the day. Queen, well they had Freddie, even though he wasn't at his best vocally, and the band played good, but nothing out of this world...it was all about his showmanship, and onstage charisma to involve the crowd. Ultravox, Sade and Nik Kershaw played very good sets also.

[@waltblackadar4690]

@@jesineri1213 I was watching it live. Queen stole the show, hands-down. There were other good sets - this one in particular as well as U2s set - but no one rocked it like Queen and that was known long before any movie.

[@waltblackadar4690]

@@jesineri1213 My meaning is quite clear. And no, no one says Paul Young stole the show. But even those who participated said Queen did. Elton John said that to them after their set and the organizer, Geldof, said they were absolutely the best band. Thanks for playing, better luck next time.

[@lisadc4681]

Greatest song ever!!! And added bonus, having the gorgeous Sting singing as well!! What more could we all want?? ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcosrodriguez6228]

Watched this very performance LIVE at Wembley in '85. Amazing! Mind blowing!

[@ericklinge457]

There isn’t a speaker in world to play this intro enough loud

[@paulnoonan8602]

Great tune

[@EarmonkeyMusic]

Well there was one, but Marty McFly blew it up

[@carlosqdeguzman]

Agree. Mine is already set to max and still not enough. Bass groove esp when the beat drops is insane

[@miguelmendoza2521]

Amen to that

[@Tariq_can_sina]

Mines pretty good

[@toobasaurus23]

This song just amps me every time. First heard it in my Dad's car in 1987. At 42, still love Dire Straits.

[@suvayamahamosquitocontrol]

Hard not to Concur. Great music. Questionable 🤨 @PlayingForChange🎃.

[@user-bg8zk5qg9d]

👍 а Я в 56.

[@BarryMezey]

My dad played this for me too in 1985 when I was 6 years old. At 43 I'm blessed to have had an amazing musical experience upbringing by the coolest dad ever. My dad passed away a while back. At least he got to see me partner up with the true founder of MTV. Nyhl Henson has become family to me. He's filling in as my care giver and business partner as I'm autistic. This was my favorite song growing up my dad used to play me on the way to school in his 1982 Datsun Maxima. God bless all the cool dads we had in the 80s who blessed us with such great music. Amen. You're not the only one brother.

[@danm5173]

As a gay man, I approve this message

[@D5380H]

My dad introduced me and i first heard it when my dad got the album from “Britannia” 😅😅 it was one of his monthly CD’s

[@kevindietz6470]

Every now and then I look this up just to watch this performance again. The whole intro buildup, and then when that riff kicks in…so badass 🎸🔥

[@keithcarlson7267]

That drum solo in the intro is just filthy!!!

[@RaymondArcangel]

The second guitarist is the most 80s dude ever. I love it.

[@francescaelle3273]

Yes. He's nice!

[@dagdig39]

30 августа 2023 скончался Jack Sonni😢

[@judyw4701]

He really is! I enjoyed the 80's as an adult. Love that decade!

[@bennettnovack7909]

​@dagdig39 thanks for sharing.

[@SombraPiloto]

@@dagdig39 Jack is from my hometown and we went to the same high school. I was so sad to hear that he had passed.

[@christianmetal5150]

The intro to this song will always be legendary

[@thomasmuller7740]

What can you say… who is listening to this in 2083?😳

[@Rahul_N.R]

2024 anyone?

[@franzmorins7180]

I'm here

[@nonoramos7037]

Me too😂

[@diegolopezlira3267]

Here, and I just learned how to play it on guitar 🤘🏻😊

[@user-co9vf6pr1v]

🎸Hi 👋🇷🇺

[@user-mj6ue8wj8o]

Me

[@overhaul976]

I'm just amazed at Sting's voice quality. Forget live autotune, personal computers might not have made yet. 0:45 Comes on stage, casually stands there, turns around and somehow delivers the most perfect notes. Fufufufu

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6Ome4igZZiCqZo in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.

[@stevenlowe3026]

If you like Sting doing that, you ought to see him (it's on KZbin) sing message in a bottle all by himself on stage at the Secret Policemen's Concert (for Amnesty International).

[@fu6817]

Yesssssshhh?

[@zapkvr]

Ive seen him live, twice, in 1986 and 2011 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He really is this good and better besides. My ears were stunned at that live show.

[@zapkvr]

Ive seen him live twice. In 1986 and 2011. And if he ever goes on the road I will see him again in a heartbeat. True story my friend saw him jamming at the local pub here in Melbourne in 86 on his day off. He had a couple of guys from the band with him. I wanted to punch my friend in the throat.

[@laedigrenayd]

Sting + Dire Straits + Money for Nothing = The best thing to ever exist

[@s.c.7370]

Two of my favorite artists ever.

[@laedigrenayd]

@@s.c.7370 Same here!

[@katiedeshong2891]

True

[@neliacollins2851]

Call Roxanne too and the Englishman in New York if u want witnesses. Lol

[@laedigrenayd]

@@neliacollins2851 That's great 😂

[@melissasantillana3218]

Bring back Live Aid with these awesome guys!!!!

[@cristianodemattia214]

This live version it's fantastic!

[@Mstormful]

Stranger on the internet, you have stumbled upon a masterpiece!

[@_SreejithPM]

No I searched it up and yeah Dire Straits is Criminally Underrated

[@taniareginadias6670]

Rsos deve ter morrido todo mundo

[@stephj9378]

right? remember when concerts were..just concerts? No sjw b.s.

[@murch7299]

I was fortunate enough to be alive when these guys were at the top of their game. I will be forever grateful!

[@mgparis]

You and me both - words can't describe how grateful I am to have been a teenager in the 80s

[@elainegibson617]

@@mgparis me too thats the way i did it

[@rafaelsale6364]

Same dude! It was a great time to grow up in.

[@marcus3173]

Lucky! I was born in 98. Missed out on so much good music.

[@Vpwhiz]

I'm so old I saw the Temptations at Disneyland in the early "70's. I got to go to so may epic concerts. I've got all of you youngsters beat, I was born in the '40's.

[@Behmusic11]

Very amazing and magical, the combination of 2 legends of all time in the best live aid ever. The music of those years was really something else, it is really sad that this kind of real music is not repeated anymore. Sting's humility proves that he sings as a backing singer. You can listen and enjoy thousands of times. May God protect both of the myths.🙏❤

[@SG-uc7le]

I’m still here since ‘85. Haven’t left.

[@djdelugach2402]

Those of us MTV'ers remember this classic very well....Dire Straits featured one of the top 5, all-time greatest guitarists, Mark Knopfler and was just on the edge of legendary status, not to mention that Sting was already iconic because of his work with The Police....This type of music will never be duplicated by any musician now or forever.

[@Billy-rq9hs]

Absolutely right. Was just preaching this to my kids😂

[@joycrane6886]

isn't. Was blessed to go to school with the one who brought MTV to us..he was genius...a little shy.. blew me away when it came to be.0

[@punkybrewster7667]

And this particular song seemed to attract many of those former great guitarist. Take Eric Clayton for example when he joined Mark & co at Knebworth.

[@judyw4701]

I agree! I was 33 at the time, and I loved Dire Straits! Still do! Love the Police. Great music back then. Mark Knopfler is one of the greats. He has an unique guitar style and voice. I miss the 80's. Watching this made me feel really happy!

[@punkybrewster7667]

@@judyw4701 👍 I think most here are of a similar mindset and probably age.

[@herrbronstein]

Me : okay, tonight I'm going sleep early... *me on KZbin at 2 am*

[@yarkarmin]

My bet is 05.33am. Who will do more?

[@tomhatch2011]

I remember exactly where I was when I heard this song, Its just amazing !

[@TheHittman47]

5 AM will ya...😂

[@chadsmithadmirer3653]

I'm not even kidding it's 2:09 in the morning

[@emersonjames7650]

ME TOO...FROM PERU

[@MHB48615]

Now just how good is THIS! No need to answer. I’m sure if you’re here you already know.

[@jimerickson1809]

My daughter surprised me by knowing this song!

[@robsmith7567]

Live Aid was probably the best concert ever. The Who, Queen, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears, Bowie, Phil Collins, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Sting, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Judas Priest, Hall and Oates, just some of the acts. I'd be keeping my ticket stub from that concert anyway.

[@firecub5873]

Rob Smith what about Woodstock?

[@goofygoobr]

You make a valid point sir.

[@guiltseeker]

I was there aged 15, no ticket stub !!!

[@imangalimusabekov7361]

Would’ve been cool if lynyrd skynyrd would be there....

[@jovanblacevic6470]

85? was davie504 already born at 85?

[@MuambaNegra]

Dire Straits have been acknowledged as one of the most intelligent and original bands of their era. As the creation of Mark Knopfler, they successfully blended blues-based influences along with country and rock into an instantly timeless mix of atmospheric album tracks, combined with populist, catchy and massive-selling singles. Although they will rightly always be remembered for their sixth studio album, Brothers In Arms, there is so much more to discover in their discrete, influential catalogue.

[@annetteturner5972]

Great comment 😊

[@wghd6782]

Making Movies is underrated

[@718Gilbert]

This comment sounds like Patrick Bateman before he chops up paul allen

[@codythedoggo7671]

​@@718Gilbert😭😭😭

[@scottsuga3362]

Whenever I talk to people about favorite bands I mention Dire Straits and I never get a reply from anyone! It’s like a lot of people don’t really know like you said how they have such a great catalog of music. Most people only know this song and sultans

[@balke7935]

Terry Williams with the absolutely sensational drum intro. Goosebumps all over.

[@phenixreturns]

i liked Terry on drums since i was 14 i like him more than 30 years later

[@docretrofuturo478]

"being a teenager in the 80's and a young buck in the 90's" is increasingly more endearing to me as the years continuously roll by

[@Nina-oi1qk]

Me too!! Those were the days.

[@rober.pg23]

Yeah

[@mikepatterson1510]

I’m was born in 79 and was a little young for this stuff, but now that I’m 40 I’m going backwards to these classics instead of current garbage!

[@rober.pg23]

@@mikepatterson1510 Yeah!

[@52rojemle]

That's the way you do it.

[@pibbie807constantine6]

This is how music is supposed to be.

[@cleaningduster2655]

Erik Lerström finally some on gets it

[@DaveMcGarry]

This is how it WAS

[@spikeymikey9518]

I didn't grow up listening to any music like this, I'm 18 and discovered this kind of music on my own. And came to the conclusion its better than what i grew up on.

[@Kingbudman]

It would be better if they didn't have to be "PC" and change the lyrics. Still a good performance.

[@ZootoursUK]

This is the best version of the this song the music feels heavy

[@user-qf7nm9tr8w]

god damn it why wasn't i alive for this. id do anything to see this live