Dire Straits Sultans Of Swing Alchemy Live Reaction

[@dmvieira1]

This is fuc.....g awesome, great beautiful legendary old school great the best music 70 ans 80

[@erniesteele3164]

One of the best live performances ever recorded!

[@Hitstirrer]

The sound engineer needs a mention. The balance he found between amazing drums, lead guitar and vocals is the work of a genius.

[@michaelgrantham125]

Like I've been saying it's one of the greatest guitar performances ever and the drummer steals the show. It's amazing.

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

Definitely one of the greatest live performances of all-time!!! The drummer is Terry Williams, and Mark Knopfler, the lead singer, is one of the top 5 greatest guitarists of all-time as well!!

[@kaDOA-xg6tf]

not in Rolling Stones magazine opinion😅 how the f they placed him on 44th place?😂

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

@@kaDOA-xg6tf What?!! 44th?!!! That's insane!

[@corbe1970ify]

​@@kaDOA-xg6tfthat rolling stones mag must be compiled by a 5 year old, I personally couldn't care less what that magazine says or anybody else knopfler isn't top 5 he's TOP 3 whoever thinks different needs a long soak in the bath 👴🏻 🎸 👌🏼

[@alejandrodecalblanco5113]

@@corbe1970ify agree, but my favourite is yngwie malmsteen, and im not going to the bath.

[@gregsteele806]

"Are you serious right now?" Even Mark Knopfler turned around to look back at the drummer and smile after that fill. :)

[@patelk3648]

Terry Williams thrashed those drums as his dad was in the audience. ...he played his heart out 🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🎉

[@davidellinsworth3299]

I heard somewhere that it was the first time his Dad had come to watch him.... dunno if it's true though

[@toby9999]

I've been binge watching reactions to this live performance and this was one of the best. You even had me laughing and smiling along with you. Loved it.

[@Detrucci]

Thank you

[@miker4141]

Underrated guitar master

[@stevew585]

Terry Williams is the BEST drummer ive ever seen in my life!!!!

[@Vinterfrid]

Mark Knopfler - guitar, song Alan Clark - keyboards John Illsley - bas s Hal Lindes - guitar Terry Williams - drums Tommy Mandel - keyboards

[@philging]

Mark Knopfler is a musical genius - unique guitar style and very talented songwriter.

[@StuartUK50]

I loved your reaction - genuine, full of joy & wonder at the astonishing musicianship they showed that night. Also - congrats for *just* enjoying it & not breaking it too often 🙂

[@jennymujica1937]

Love, just LOVE your reaction to one of my favorite performances!

[@bobmiller9313]

Mark the guitar player uses 3 finger style pickin. That’s what makes his style so great

[@bloodmoon1956]

Really love your reaction to this. They are so amazing.👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@richardhargrave6082]

The line up was: Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocals Alan Clark - keyboards John Illsley - bass guitar, backing vocals Hal Lindes - guitar, backing vocals Terry Williams - drums Additional musicians Tommy Mandel - keyboards I was there back in '83 at Hammersmith, I love good drumming and Terry Williams is still the one to beat. The best drummer no one has heard of, he was on fire! You really need to see the alchemy version of Telegraph Road Yours is the most enthusiastic reaction I've seen so far!

[@WassPogoreloff]

And there you have it - life performace 101. After that you listen to everything the band did and look forward to more. Mark Knopfler. Dire Straits.

[@bekirrogala160]

The drummer Terry Williams is WOW....OMG....

[@Detrucci]

Ikr!

[@williamjones6031]

The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.🤗 What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making your living like that wouldn't suck.

[@georgekraft1401]

The drummer could be described the way I heard In-a-goodda-da-vida described on the radio back in the sixties, running down the alley banging trash can lids.

[@LuGer212]

I just love how - and Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists out there - the drummer, Mr. Terry Wiliams gets the first "wow!" appreciation on this live version, all the time. and yes that's me as a drummer talking here :D

[@Detrucci]

They are both incredible in this live performance 😁

[@jonathanmahoney1672]

They played off each other so well 😲

[@MaciejBogdanStepien]

We"re all down South. Down South, the London Town.

[@eturfrey]

Even Mark Knopfler looked at the drummer and smiled. Terry Williams.

[@ramjb]

didn't just look at him. At several points during the performance he's talking to the other guys and looking at him like "WTF Dude, he's really on fire tonight, isn't he?"

[@colinhowells5082]

My favourite version of my favourite song. Knopfler is an insane guitar virtuoso.

[@barrymedwin7197]

Although Dire Straits originate from Newcastle, England, the drummer Terry Williams is from Swansea Wales. Terry's father was watching him for the first time. I was lucky enough to see the band twice in the 80s in London.

[@ed.z.]

Fun reaction.

[@bricktop2603]

This live is like a rollercoaster.They switch the tempo many times.Amazing live performance.

[@dopiaza2006]

And if you don't agree, I'll cut your fucking jacobs off.

[@bobrezendeassis]

Dire Straits is one band that REALLY grows in live performanes.

[@chrissilverhand1]

The legendary Terry Williams on drums.

[@Detrucci]

He is so good

[@jackrobinson6277]

One of the very few reactions tom this song that have given the drummer a lot of attention. Your reaction to this song was amazing.

[@sambeckingsale2542]

those few seconds at 11:46 where he points the guitar upward- iconic image. like he is shooting stars from the end of his guitar into space

[@baumi-metal9123]

I saw Mark Knopfler in Oberhausen 2010. He had trouble with his back and did the concert sitting on a bar chair in front of maybe 15.000 people, but it sounded like he sat in your living room. I think i had continouing goosebumps fot 90 minutes!

[@richarddimeck4578]

Drummer is a welsh man named Terry Williams 🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🤘

[@robinlabouche2230]

Brilliant Band !!!!!

[@alabama1413]

Simply phenomenal performance!

[@moniqueweeren5928]

I always loved dire straits. As specialy this album. The live version. Best song is telegraph Road. 15 minutes and knowing that the best is at the end. No wonder I like Nightwish so much. Same feeling

[@5223lp51]

This is so much better than the single version. Thanks again, Detrucci

[@alftownsend6933]

3.48 - Watch Mark's reaction to Terry's drum fill

[@jericoba]

Amazing live performance!

[@julienmarquet8612]

The connection, the link between the drummer and the guitarist is leading the whole band to the perfection! Who's able to make such live performance today? The sound, the song, the version, the waves, fast, calm, fast, calm, everything is perfect! The whole concert ALCHEMY, is like that man! You should listen to it! Peace from France bro.... 👍✌️😂🎸🇫🇷

[@markwozencroft6360]

One of the best performances ever!! And one of the best reactions I've ever seen. Good job guy, I wanna see more of you

[@purpleom9649]

By far the best performance Dire Straits ever done, I would say it's the second best live performance ever by a rock band only seconded by Floyd "Pulse" Dire Straits sold their souls to the Devil that night.

[@kentl7228]

I like live in Sydney, Thank You Australasia even more. Well worth watching

[@ShakyaAriyaratne34]

Terry Williams is completely out of this world...!!

[@bricktop2603]

The drummer is Mr Terry Williams 😉

[@Detrucci]

Mr Terry Williams is AMAZING :)

[@dopiaza2006]

3:46 see how Mark Knopfler looks back at Terry Williams in disbelief at that awesome fill!

[@dolphin8077]

As an old fan of them I really appreciated your reaction. It's mister Terry Williams on drums 🔥

[@dolphin8077]

Best best ever. Wowww Mark knopfler and his unique finger picking style🔥🔝 .Iconic composit, guitar player and teller story. More dire Straits please (lady writer, telegraph road, Romeo and Juliet, brothers in arms, iron hands...)

[@U2addicted1]

The Alchemy album is awesome. Telegraph Road is my favourite track on this album !

[@a.j.7264]

What you displayed on the outside I always feel on the inside when seeing this video track. I just simply try to hang on. Loved your reaction. Love Dire Straights. Peace.

[@daveofarrell7795]

A great reaction to a great performance!

[@Detrucci]

Thanks Dave

[@JackReacher-yr3se]

Wonderful genuine reaction. Im a die hard dire straits Fan and to see your reaction gives me chills

[@Orbitalmercury]

Mark is a brilliant singer and stellar guitar player, John and Hal brilliant. Terry on drums superb and Alan on main keyboards and piano is absolutely perfect. And watching Mark move around and grin at audience and fellow band members and how he will stand on left leg and lean back playing so relaxed. No effort required by these guys as the brilliant professionals. Terry on the drums sounds like a machine gun in the distance of a war movie. Check out there song Telegraph road from the same alchemy live concert. Even better than this.

[@minnyh]

Sound quality of this is the best. And I've listened to a lot of this particular recording on various channels.

[@Detrucci]

Thank you Paul

[@Nuron666]

Great reaction Detrucci

[@garyshannon4798]

Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour ..... very few others!

[@nagaslrac]

They've both been my favourites since who knows when & throw in some Robby Krieger.

[@johnbvf]

Alex Lifeson. Steve Howe too...

[@cssodre]

Man!!! love that...your joy is contagious!

[@barbarabisson2551]

1 pianist, 1 organist. He was a different drummer from the original.

[@BeattieoftheTom]

dude, watching someone get so excited over something I personally love is wonderful to see. I have subscribed with the bell icon on! you are awesome!

[@musiclover9361]

I believe the drummer is Terry Williams.

[@pathan7010]

One of the few bands i ever seen live. That was forever ago i feel old now :)

[@richardgoddard37]

I saw them in 85 - my 1st live concert ❤️

[@shannontaylor1849]

Enjoyed your authenticity bro. 👍

[@tomcollens4621]

Best live ever!

[@peo4989]

Love this one. I actually learned my first dancing moves and rythm thx to dire straits. When i was a young boy my dad used to put make me put my feet above his feets and he would dance around ro Dire straits. I cherish those memories.

[@andrewmcintosh1334]

Terry Williams!!

[@thapsus1]

Groovvy 😀 💃 Haven’t heard any Dire Straits in ages. 😀

[@robertflynn6301]

Awesome reaction, you said it all man..!

[@Syp74]

Just for putting the Dire Straits in my TL a Big Thumbs up! Welcome to my childhood years! 🤪 This song brings back all kinds of emotions 👌😎 Thnx for this Detrucci Just Awesome... ...🖐

[@showmoke]

'OH MY GOD! STOP!' - LOL! Great reaction.

[@jbfanthx138]

The drummer is Terry William

[@Vegmart]

My man finally try Telegraph road of them you will love it

[@flowersnyams]

And 'Private Investigations' the album version is a thing of beauty

[@traceyb9443]

Dire Straits! Yay!

[@Pulsar77]

Tunnel Of Love and Telegraph Road are the real highlights of Alchemy.

[@KristiinaBerg]

What a lovely reaction!

[@marriebarrie77]

Wow geweldig!!(fantastic) Thanks for this video...music from the old days brings zo much memories!!I love it!!!

[@grizzlynad]

I'm lucky enough to have been there - it was a surprise 21st b'day present for my gf - I had no idea we'd see such a seminal performance.

[@AnthonyKellett]

Wonderful track and performance. I believe the drummer was Terry Williams, for this event. P.S. I'll put my vote in for the live 'Telegraph Road', as I note some others have done. The studio version is one of my favourite songs, from any band (and I'm a die hard Rush fan!); but the live version is rather special. I only prefer the studio track, because I love to hear the somewhat more prominent and distinguishable lyrics, that's all.

[@adrianhartley4268]

You must try Telegraph Road live Alchemy 1983... it's a real bead spinner. Love the reaction

[@rodrigofoli]

You in the middle of the song:: They are so much better than I thought Im like:: Wait until the best part This music is so good jesus... you re reactions were the best and were the same as mine

[@ramjb]

12:13 wow I didn't know you could record yourself coming and put it out on youtube XDDDD Most wholesome reaction I've seen to the most wholesome live performance I've ever heard. You truly were feeling the music and it showed. Top notch, loved it :).

[@Glosblue66]

Have a listen to "Tunnel of Love" from the same concert, awesome

[@richardgoddard37]

You have to do Telegraph Road now. You won't believe it.

[@dolphin8077]

Yesss from Alchemy too🔥🔝

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

Great reaction, the drummer is Terry Williams, but you haven't heard anything yet, check out Tunnel of Love from the same concert, at the end of that song he is absolutely exhausted.

[@ooO0VicariouS0Ooo]

Never was a big big fan of Dire Straits, but I've got a big respect and have this live in my discotheque. Everyone should have it, it's a masterpiece.

[@anituaeduardo]

One of the best and longest songs you can enjoy ;), if you like drums i would also recomend In the Air tonight (Phil Collins)

[@laurasebastian6036]

NEXT TELEGRAPH ROAD!!! If you do the live, watch alchemy live too

[@helenapesquerasobrado3920]

i LIKE YOU APRECIATE THIS

[@dopiaza2006]

Terry Williams played a lot with Meat Loaf too - I'm sure you imagine it

[@rightorwrong7933]

Terry Williams is the drummer hes red hot hes from Swansea

[@hellsbunniestv584]

Us sound engineers refer to it as 'Sounds like you're building a shed.' :P

[@tonygriffin_]

Definitely a Welsh connection in the air tonight. Just watched your Zep 'No Quarter' reaction where you noticed the Welsh flag and then had a scan through your video collection to see if I'd missed anything, chose this and find you picking out Terry Williams' drumming, Cardiff boy that he is! Diolch! (Thanks!) Try this amazing version of this song played on a Japanese Gayageum - it's pretty cool and I think you'd like it kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfMqo14atqWndE (also her version of Sabbath's Paranoid kzbin.info/www/bejne/barWYaJ9jdB_rdE )

[@rosskilly8991]

Telegraph road and tunnel of love, from the same concert next please mateYou'll love 'em.

[@dopiaza2006]

Listen to the whole album - I'll see you in a month!

[@Rade1978]

A long time has passed as I just remembered that I have this Alchemy Live on VHS. This is an excellent live performance and there are many songs to react to. Likely, the favorites among fans are Tunnel of Love and Telegraph Road, which are obviously epic, but so are most of the songs on that album ;) Also, if you have the change I'd highly suggest "Going Home" from On the Night Live album. Very beautiful and touching instrumental song. I'm not sure though, if you can find a video version of that anymore... On the Night has some of the best live performances of Dire Straits. Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest

[@Gabrielnobre]

Thats the kind of react that I like...you imersed youself into the music.

[@jbfanthx138]

Terry Williams I mean

[@edudario1974]

There are two people here who don't know anything about music. Good reaction Mr Detrucci

[@davegroves1924]

No interruptions!!!! Sorry. Exited at 2:07.

[@Detrucci]

ok :)

[@matsjakobsson6803]

Camel " Ice"!

[@andrewvasey2543]

Hi As others have said, you just gotta do Telegraph Road from the same show.