Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live)

[@aevea]

Let’s be honest: this is not your first time here. And not your last either… Hats off to Dire Straits for one of the finest live performances in music history!

[@wanheda1705]

First time for me but not the last for sure

[@michaellack5139]

Back again for 28th time 😂

[@brendachristopher2693]

I've lost count!

[@azreenmh3593]

You got it right, Sir.

[@andrewcasini5965]

Come here a few times a week, cheers 🍻

[@belialearth]

That drummer is absolutely out of this world.

[@ibellchristian9773]

Terry Williams Swansea boy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@apostoloszaf3301]

@@ibellchristian9773 i always believed he might be a sorcerer of some sort ;)

[@pasqualemuzzupappa1991]

Uffa! Non c'è solo il.batterista. Ma siete dei fissati!

[@alessandrodelfatto4619]

@@pasqualemuzzupappa1991 è un animale

[@jamiesomers3078]

Rumour has it it was the 1st time his Dad had seen him live at a concert WOW

[@bwill578]

Best version..... And what a phenomenal job by that drummer

[@pickleballing_MN]

If he played any harder his arms would've fallen off!

[@Barlos3131]

Story has it his dad had come to see him play for the first time. Well what a performance he gave his old man.......

[@lp8650]

THIS. Haven't heard a version with him hammering like this.

[@devb9912]

I love how they softened it up leading into the chorus then started banging again.

[@bobbyjesusfire]

That fill in the middle is so outrageous. Wish I could have just the drummer cam.

[@Skrilla_Villa]

Heard this version for the 1st time yesterday in the car of my Peruvian driver coming out of the Amazon rainforest and back to civilization. Ive watched this video 20 times in a few hours since. Mind blown. Give me a time machine to get to that gig.

[@Philip-x5u]

Those young people witnessed probably the best live performance by any group ever, wish I had been there.

[@Sir_ErickSouza]

Sim! ❤

[@tero8746]

Me too!

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Dire Straits fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performance of ON EVERY STREET in tribute to the genius songwriting of Mark Knopfler. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.

[@WdawgSmith]

lol The greatest live performance ever ? Are you insane It’s good But give me a break man I know you have post “I just saw my favorite band on KZbin and it gave me the chills” feeling But come on The more you say stuff like that The less great they seem because from where I am standing It appears their fans are crazy and unrealistic

[@Philip-x5u]

@@WdawgSmith Really? then what is the best?

[@YouTubeSebbie]

Don't know what's more impressive: - The ease of delivering the best guitar solo in history by Mark Knopfler - The one-of-a-kind drumming of Terry Williams - The entire setup of the song... the build-up is crazy, the delivery amazing... - The fun these lads have on stage whilst performing such a complex song Goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME I listen to this... Whish I was there that day!

[@BARMALEY86RUS]

БРАТ , я солидарен с твоим высказыванием !!! На все 1000% :))). Привет из РОССИИ:)

[@caracla]

Y yo, quisiera haber estado ahi y cerrar los ojos y bailar❤

[@BARMALEY86RUS]

@@caracla 👍

[@ΔημήτρηςΓιαγκούδης-χ8σ]

All of them

[@joeseddit]

guitar solo

[@PCMJ77]

Headphones on, volume to the max. 70 years old and this makes me sweat with joy. One of the great live performances ever.

[@jaseen801]

ı agrreee

[@Supersup.campos]

The same here, the only difference is I am 42.

[@sherylbjerre9636]

me too, i watch/listen to this frequently (73 & still rocking)

[@donaldmcphail4029]

Me, I'm 79, I totally agree with you 😂

[@donaldmcphail4029]

Don't think that he's a beginner 😂

[@veganbutcherhackepeter]

Arguably one of the best live music performances in history.

[@robertstephson7455]

No argument here!

[@francisheubert2480]

Evidement mon cher watson.

[@camannwordsmith]

I've heard this song a thousand times, and I've never heard it like THIS. This has got to be one of the most extraordinary drum performances I've ever seen.

[@rileyhanson437]

Same. This is beyond amazing

[@MrRaitzi]

Drummer's dad was in audience for first time and they agreed that drummer can go all out.

[@RafiCamino-dl8bm]

es realmente irrepetible... qué pasada... No me canso de escuchar.. No se puede expresar más sentimiento con la guitarra... Siempre termino llorando 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@markbergemann1894]

@@MrRaitzitrue?

[@CARDSTOPTCG]

That drummer is a BEAST

[@RicDavis-d8p]

That would be Terry Williams. One of the very best rock drummers.

[@slipperyjk]

Straight up!

[@bubamaranovichok4901]

It’s a documentary about him. Living a simple life with his town people, and said” I was just a drummer in the Dire Straits “ hut off for him.

[@Sweetswilliam]

@@RicDavis-d8pthis guy said “UM ACKSHULLY 🤓 “

[@P2541-kz1cu]

they do not go with the song. They should be more chilled

[@innitbruv2]

The drummer was also playing the guitar licks. Damn this is good

[@richardangers2566]

I find his(drummer) performance compelling . Water retaining wall, I have already posted two years ago. so let me say that listening to this I think, think yes that every note played fits in perfectly and I would have played written it so, but you know I could not have ....

[@chrisp4170]

The great Terry Williams - He’s on here sometimes…

[@nickphaux]

That was the first thing I noticed, "the guy on drums is doing WAY more than what's on the studio recording" 😅

[@zacm9747]

​@@nickphauxhe's talking about how the drummer was mimicking the guitar with his mouth because it's funny looking. Everybody is doing way more than the studio version, hell around 6:00 they just go into a jam session that's not even in the original song lol.

[@gesandor]

@@nickphaux much-much better that any studio version. Seems he's gone crazy behind his drums :)

[@gaetanemcgraw5567]

Best of all performance....best solo guitar ever! Who is listening to this again in 2024?

[@dewiz9596]

All of us 😉

[@rasikinrasikin3773]

me

[@KennethDeClippeleir]

Every day till I die

[@magickmike6510]

Absolute masterpiece

[@SishekanuMufaya-yr4lh]

Me here. I watch this song nearly every night. Love from Lusaka Zambia 🇿🇲 🇿🇲

[@sandorjablonkay5478]

One of the most incredible drumming performances I've ever seen anywhere at any time. Truly magnificent.

[@cereretrop]

Terry Williams is GOAT

[@ryanrichards3537]

Terry Williams from Swansea seen hom live in maesteg 25yrs ago😢

[@Torgo1969]

It really is something special, isn't it? Phenomenal. And this comes from a Rush fan who has seen and heard Neil Peart for thousands of hours.

[@ДмитрийГригорьев-ы5с]

Рекомендую Вам посмотреть выступления барабанщика Кози Пауэла. Сольники у него были с 1972 -1978

[@jonfon794]

It is indeed spectacular, however, you should look for some live performances of Tornado Of Souls by Megadeth, that drumming is truly impressive.

[@Pwimpenny1972]

I’m watching this for the first time. Spine chillingly good. That’s a band in perfect harmony. What a song, what a performance.

[@silviopeters]

I guarantee that u are gonna watch this 100 times more at least.

[@marciahoaglen9971]

Oh lordy, your first time? I'm 77 and this is the absolute best live performance ever. Watched this version over and over! Welcome to heaven.

[@davidkennedy7534]

First heard it in Glasgow, Scotland in about 81ish. You cant be just hearing this. We're still brothers tho

[@mmm-bk2xg]

Tranquillo, lo ascolterai altre 100 volte

[@mardub7568]

Watch that whole life performance. Its one of best live acts in my opinion. I bought a mint vinyl from that live and will save it in mint condition, and gift it to my first born son or daughter.

[@oscaracosta6976]

Basically one long solo. Give the drummer a raise. What an excellent jam.

[@waynecunningham1401]

The lyrics are still wicked though 😆🙌🏻

[@kevinostberg1729]

Yeah, but what about Knopfler flawlessly finger-picking his 9 millionth live variation of Sultans and totally kicking every single bit of ass that was presented to be kicked...

[@roymunson1]

​@@kevinostberg1729that's exactly it. This was one of the rare occasions you see a band perfectly in sync. Everyone on their A game. Everybody playing the set of their life. Mark was like a conductor here controlling the pace and tempo and the years and years of drilling abd repetition gave the other band members the practice to keep in unison with every pull abd twist mark gave. They improvised on his every cue flawlessly and he was head strong and confident enough in them to just continue to play his riffs and twists on the guitar knowing full well they were 100% in sync with him every step of the way no matter what way he pulled the flow of the song. The crowd clapping gives it that lighting in a bottle magic feel. They knew deep inside even if they didn't know on the surface that this was the greatest gig of all time.

[@homsisser]

Terry Williams....drummer

[@wam942]

i have watched this video a million times..everyday

[@charanjitbhal6390]

Best guitarist and oh man that drummer is just not human. Never came across such a beautifully timed and synchronised performance. These guys ARE the Sultans of Swing.

[@gustavobarretoadv]

That drummer is Sir Mr Terry Williams from Walles. Best drummer ever.

[@charanjitbhal6390]

@@gustavobarretoadv thank you for the info.

[@spiritualconnection6289]

Makes me so happy this song sultans of swing no one can come close except eric claptan 😙😙😙😙😙

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Mesmerizing ❤

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Charanjit Bhal No, the drummer is human playing real drums and that's what makes him great. None of that 2 beat electric drum shit for these people. This is REAL music.

[@John_17x]

250 million views? Without huge media coverage and not much advertisement, Holy shit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That says everything about how great this song is. Mark Knopfler is one of the most overlooked and underrated guitarists/composer's in the world. He is a fucking GENIUS !

[@John_17x]

Justin Rippon Rihanna and the other soulless puppets might get close to that through brainwashing people with radio and being on the tv, constantly drummed into people's heads but Mark has done this on his own with his music without the total manipulating marketing. that says so much. he is one of the most overlooked and underrated composer's of all time in my opinion. the man is a genius.

[@wbravo66]

TruthSeeker Truth and Justin. You both share my passion for this man's music, lyrics and exquisite guitar innovation. Best wishes

[@wbravo66]

TruthSeeker PS wonderful comment. The afore mentioned soulless puppet's could not play two bars of this song without having to retire exhausted to count there millions. They are not musically acclaimed as is MK

[@John_17x]

+Peter West thanks bro, glad other people out there can see the reality too!Knopfler is a huge inspiration of mine, if others looked up to a real man and true musician like this they might not be a bunch of brain dead zombies. sometimes its hard to live in a world where the puppets are being spoonfed to people through the hypno box, all I can say is... 56 million views without having to brainwash people with newspapers, tv news, music channels etc... that says more about how great MK actually is compared with these soulless clowns and the other thing is, look how long Knopfler has been doing this, he recently played a show where I live in Scotland, do we think rihanna and gaga and the rest of the soulless crew will still be doing that in 30 years? lol I already know the answer !!!! :)

[@RonJohn63]

+TruthSeeker _56 million views? holy fucking shit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that says everything about how great this song is._ By that piss poor logic, Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" is 20x as great as SoS, and Gangam Style is 43x as good.

[@duncanwainwright7645]

I only hope Terry Williams gets to read the comments on here. Drummers often dont get the recognition they deserve, and his drumming on this song is out of this world!

[@FrancisWall-ey5qz]

.Well.at.leadt.u...know.what .u .r.taĺkingaɓout 9:54

[@garyparkinson6198]

Sure he has a comment under this video. I've definitely seen him comment before.

[@gigidezil]

Me❤

[@mreza84]

Agreed ❤

[@Just-another-opinion]

one million times and much many more times I 100% agree with you! Williams is INSANE!! But what really scares me, is the ease of Mark Knopfler. Looking here, looking there, doing some groceries... :-| , talking to all the other members where and when to change tempo etc.. A bit of smiling like: "well, played pretty well today"... His limits are actually the band itself....

[@kurtsoeser]

When you put out THIS as your FIRST single... This is something the world will never experience again... Thank you Mark!

[@mfromaustralia1]

I'm 67 years old and to me this must be one the greatest live performances of all time. Every one of them is at the zenith of their game.

[@renearenas2876]

Masters

[@theschoolofchuck]

The dynamics, and some improvisation on the tempo are hallmarks of talent at a live show

[@henry6149]

Completely agree

[@gillesleblanc5475]

I'm 68 years old and I agree.

[@corybrown4066]

I agree with you 100%.

[@日本語ブロ]

I have a theory. The drum fill at 2:28 to 2:35 is the reason this performance is so legendary. You can see how visibly excited Mark is after Terry finishes the fill. You literally hear the difference in energy afterwards. And it is at the perfect time because it is just as they move into the verse before the first solo. So Mark is just absolutely pumped going into the solo which propels the whole band into overtime leading to this masterpiece.

[@darcyfam5]

That is my favorite part too! I am a huge Mark Knopfler fan and he is amazing in this song but Terry Williams on the drums is spectacular!

[@FitWorks231]

Terry stole the show with that fill. One of the less talked about drummers of rock and roll, but he sure was a huge part of dire straits.

[@reinierwasscher9469]

Don't forget the moment they make eye-contact and do the hook at 5:45, my favourite part of this performance.

[@gadbel685]

but they surely would be practicing the song like this, no?

[@paulharper4196]

Reaching, a lot of the latter stages of this strike me as a bunch of world class musicians completely in sync with each other in a sort of flow state, essentially jamming, it may have been roughly rehearsed but it really does feel like (and I hope it was because I'll respect and love it even more) it's completely impromptu.

[@marionprice6266]

Isn’t it wonderful that this has been watched 242 million times

[@miguelito0716]

yup deserves it, as a teen who just found this song recently, it’s a beautiful getaway from all of the newer music of my generation, a true gem

[@jakemj03]

I'm back here for the 20th time!

[@paputz72]

I've contributed at least 50 views to that. I never get tired of this performance !

[@mechanic6682]

True, but it's us same million people.

[@vrindavanguj7361]

I watched alchemy live around 100 times, since 14 years. Had a band played this song for ever. ❤❤❤❤

[@gjk3644]

Qué pasada..... música para el alma..... inmejorable.... eterno Mark Knophler..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MarkLeahy-r4v]

I’m convinced this is the best 10 mins of live music ever produced. Just pure brilliance

[@กมลวรรณจงกล-ฑ8ฌ]

It's Fucking class it picks you up throws you sideways up and down and moves unknown

[@stuarthill6504]

Not even a slimmer of doubt about that ❤

[@sftrkrt07]

Well your wrong. Obviously. It's 10:47 of pure brilliance

[@TJA1976]

Wrong😂. Heard a lot. This is it.

[@TJA1976]

Sorry. Read it again😂.

[@ronansilva5148]

This might be one of the best executed performances in rock history

[@cristianocroccia2879]

Non potrebbe....è la miglior esibizione della storia del rok.....

[@steveelliott285]

May be. Or Hendrix stealing a song from Dylan.

[@mariannetucker2612]

The best 2024 can't believe it's been that long,Mark is the Best

[@lucas.aalves3080]

Para mim, SIM

[@clfetter]

Isso é verdade. Mas é uma pena que foi única. Como tantas....de tanta gente.

[@kind2cats]

The drummer is out of this world , guitar playing amazing , a moment of perfection trapped in a moment of time

[@laurasebastian6036]

yeah the drummer is great! check out this drumming cover its INCREDIBLE... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKKqapyqr9KIebc really worth it haha i cant stop watching it

[@karenjimenez2968]

Only sultán

[@evatereziabiro3468]

TERRY WILLIAMS

[@rainerzufall2039]

I totally agree with you

[@rainerzufall2039]

This version is a masterpiece only beacuse of terry williams. He beat the fuck out of his drumms

[@steelscooter]

Best live performance ever. Just two guitars, drums, bass and keyboards and they sound like an orchestra. The dynamics, feel and virtuosity of this performance is mind blowing. Mark Knopfler is a genius. His plucking style and meticulous touch make his guitar sing. Hardly any overdrive or effects, the tone is all in his fingers. The whole band are absolutely fantastic but he is a one off. Simply wonderful. 👏

[@warfam_clan6933]

I was fortunate enough to have been at this concert. No words......absolutely NO words!

[@rajatbhardwaj4202]

You were there...I'm jealous now

[@warfam_clan6933]

@@rajatbhardwaj4202 l was there on 22nd July 1983 Hammersmith Odeon. I went with my dad. He got me in , I was 13 at the time.

[@user-ev1sh7qi9u]

@@warfam_clan6933 I was on his concert last year, it was in Ljubljana and it was around June/July. We drove 150km from Croatia but it was worth it, concert itself was really good. There were 14 000 people, old and young I myself am 15. Edit: My guitar teacher was in Zagreb 83' during the European tour where they recorded Alchemy.

[@TheoMcD]

I was lucky enough to be at the Irish gig on that tour, up near the front.

[@juanfacundocardona1681]

Iíiíiíiiiiiiiiiiíiiiiii

[@arnaudboussus7616]

That night, Terry Williams was the best drummer on Earth ! His performance is absolutely amazing !

[@JonathanPaulson]

100 fucking %

[@digitaltoys8897]

His performance was amazing 👍🏻

[@richardmcmillan4307]

Acknowledged by many, including me

[@kmetzgar]

It's funny because this song is known for its guitar... However not this particular night the drummer completely owned it.

[@carloden3568]

Drummer is fucking AMAZING!! Indeed!!

[@stevewoan7834]

Mark Knopfler, masterclass guitar player. Not pretentious, no gimmicks, simply an outstanding player

[@TwpsynMawr]

The best in my opinion

[@bamadad53]

No truer words ever spoken.

[@petionville9359]

Yes and all fingers 🤌

[@morganecamiret9095]

I love Mark Knopfler's voice...and playing...fantastic !

[@danabrownprivaledge]

He gas godly fingers makes the guitar wheep brother

[@onlysimulation9219]

December 2024 anyone? Cheers🍺

[@thesmellydumbos2909]

Yup!

[@stefool]

@@thesmellydumbos2909 moi aussi.

[@SishekanuMufaya-yr4lh]

Am here.... Lusaka Zambia 🇿🇲

[@hb6339]

Here

[@alexsansa]

Yes , im present ...

[@damianevans7245]

The best version of Sultans of Swing ever! I'm glad so many people are listening to, and watching this, today.

[@abelquinones1794]

You got it ma they are really something

[@richardhernandez5186]

Never get tired of listening to them. Especially the sultan of Swing.... Fantastic!!!!

[@N3v3Ts]

i know ,right? the 4 minute one is not gonna cut it! haha

[@gunkmasterflex942]

Their live aid performance is just as impressive

[@defeated_by]

まじ最強だから。

[@jonlynch]

Truly legendary. Nobody plays live like this anymore.

[@jonatanlindemann6638]

+Jon Lynch Have you seen Slash with Myles Kennedy? Slash is an amazing guitarist with an amazing singer!

[@jonlynch]

+Jonatan Lindemann Just did. Very good!

[@martrome]

Excellent comment. Nobody, there isn't more music like this. The 80s was unique, it was really "The Golden Age".

[@primitzisgate7]

+Jonatan Lindemann you compare slash to knopfler ? that's a joke ;) ..

[@ProjectMorFX]

+primitzisgate7 people have diffrent tastes in music, and i agree (if he is talking about slash form GNR)

[@BillYovino]

I love how Mark Knopfler makes it looks so easy and casual while he's absolutely shredding it. These boys just might have a future in the music business.

[@xunixunini]

😂😂😂

[@clfetter]

Já se foram. O interessante do Mark é que ele dedilha.

[@szymonkupiec2194]

2:30 Mark just realised that drummer brings this song to new level

[@jite1367]

It’s so well timed, maybe one of the most epic fills ever

[@fawadm123]

For these 10 Mins and 46 Secs, Mark and his boys weren't the Dire Straits, they truly transformed into the sultans of swing.

[@agastya6799]

So true

[@thegracefulone5312]

It's Freaking Genius sincerely i listen to it everytime I shower .That's a bit personal but it's the music . Motivational THERE'S NO WORD TO DESCRIBE THIS IF ANYONE CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT ITS EXCELLENCE MAN I SO CAN'T GO BACK TO THE STUDIO VERSION....

[@anuragkaushik8562]

You just echoed my sentiments brother 🙂

[@simonegruenda115]

Yes 😍

[@baussify]

My name is Sultan and i walk around with so much pride, its not even funny.

[@cHaoSs_1991]

That drummer, GOD damn, out of the universe, godlike performance ❤

[@nickyjohn9838]

I live in the same village as the drummer Terry Williams. Pontardawe Swansea. Nice guy.

[@nixzusehen851]

Tell him, he's a beast on the drumset

[@phillipmanning4995]

Yep , Terry kicked it out the park on this one 😊

[@blabla-rg7ky]

@@nixzusehen851 agree! Someone tell him to read this comment section and he'll get more moral rewards than from anywhere else, in his entire life! This guy is absolutely beyond legend

[@redjohn1663]

u should build him a monument...for life!@@nickyjohn9838

[@rob12468]

The best live version of Sultans of Swing ever. This is also the one of the best live rock and roll performances ever, certainly in the 80s. Mark;s guitar work in the last 3-4 mins is phenomenal.

[@grochie1967]

I agree this song is out of this world ❤❤❤❤❤❤best song ever

[@claudiakirk4696]

I was in a down mood and this blew it out of the water. Joy.

[@mishaskyhawk6765]

Phenomenal guitar work. Sultans of Swing is my go to whenever I want to boost my mood. I also love the Wembley 85 live version with saxophonist Chris White It is just as magic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6LboYR3asqnmpY

[@ThePozilla]

Can you imagine being that good Clapton on rhythm Sti g backing vocals Phil collins drums

[@dancurtin6848]

Agreed! I still have the VHS!

[@michelenikpali9249]

Oggi 60enne, cresciuto a pane e Dire Straits, confermo che questa è la versione in assoluto più bella di questo fantastico pezzo musicale, capolavoro ineguagliabile di questa band !!

[@turnip9367]

This has to be, hands down, one of the best live performances I have ever watched. The drummer especially needs to be singled out because he elevates this song to another level.

[@jonnymajor8425]

Have a look at The Who at the isle of white......

[@giovanniguarino9152]

If you like it, then you have also to see the 2 drums in action with the Genesis. Secounds out, for example, concert never forgot.

[@user-we3lc6ov3w]

Thank you! The drummer goes off and I think that sets the tone for the whole jam! So amazing! No one will ever recreate that ever.

[@charleswiethop7188]

You got that right!! Who the hell is the drummer??? Should get a Academy Award for that!!! Bad Ass!!

[@chriswoodham3870]

@@charleswiethop7188 Terry Willams 😊

[@Omrie69]

I never felt like the Drummer ever got his well deserved props. Salute.

[@davidbrown5152]

I think that as well. He’s a great drummer!

[@willjh1980]

Agreed

[@samuraisoul1043]

I noticed that too , listen to the entire alchemy album the whole band down to the pianist is ridiculous. Tunnel of love is mind blowing. Great live album. 👍

[@kingflappy4827]

@05Ás Teitur Andrason see him in live Aid 1985 he was brilliant

[@sriramkalaga9300]

Terry Williams as a good rock drummer... he replaced DS's original drummer Pick Withers, who, in my opinion, is the BEST drummer to complement Mark's guitar playing. Period.

[@RedmondWallace]

I have listened to this so many times and watched it plenty. I finally realized how much it was a pinnacle for a whole band. You notice the soloing and the drumming but the reality is that all parts work together to make an incredible piece of music and show. Thankfully, it was recorded for us to enjoy today.

[@wbravo66]

Well said I agree

[@jamesmcsorley9094]

well guy s it's,a,history piece,,with our rose,,,di,,,,we,r proud,,

[@1redrubberball]

Yes, you are right!!! This is truly performance at the pinnacle !!!

[@1redrubberball]

After hearing this version for the first time yesterday, I'm finding myself drawn back over and over !

[@SuzyQ334]

Beautifully summed up Mr Redmond Wallace. xx

[@ondrejkocan3723]

Mark Knopfler has the best finger electric quitar techniuqe, I have heard......the Drummer was probably an alien:)

[@47twobit]

Knopfler is truly "THE GUITAR GOD" but the Drummer is on an equal per....totally unbelievable performance by everyone! It doesn't get any better than this !!!!!

[@demetriospapacostas3146]

47twobit Keith Moon of The Who is just as good

[@turlutte]

Jimmy Page

[@brorjohansson2591]

47twobit v

[@davidsears5176]

Guitar is NOT a monotheistic religion. He is _A_ god, there is no _the_ god in guitar. Relax, Knopfler has a VERY secure place in the pantheon atop Mt. Olympus alongside guys like Hendrix, Gilmour, BB King (all 3 Kings actually), EVH et al. It's a patheon...

[@jmc250373]

David Sears Very well said

[@javiceres]

That Schecter guitar has The sound. You don't see many rock guitar heroes playing such a clean sound and still being so vibrant. This is Mark a it's peak. This is it.

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

AGREED!

[@TheUnknownSin]

They're both playing Fender

[@javiceres]

TheUnknownSin Nope, Mark's is a high end Schecter. One of his most representative guitars.

[@nizar.guedira]

Javi G no, it's a fender. You can hear mark play with his shecter on tunnel of love, same live concert.

[@TheUnknownSin]

My eyes deceive me, he's right, it is a Schecter. At roughly 5:35 you can see the logo isn't Fender; it's black, just like that of Schecter on their strat style guitars. Javi G Nizar GUEDIRA

[@giuseppemaggio5894]

Absolutely insane performance by the drummer. Best drumming I've ever heard in a live song

[@gustavobarretoadv]

Terry Williams

[@donnajackson2907]

Agreed!! I am IMPRESSED!!

[@jeanettecaldwell7494]

The drummer has actually responded 2 some of these comments.

[@yes-qi8ng]

Bonham: Hold my beer....no wait never mind I actually like this one

[@RDC98TDI]

And the sound and production engineers did a fantastic job. Every note is perfect. The drums don't have that thin or muffled sound that they did in the 70's, or the overblown reverb sound they did in the 80's through 90's. Amazing by the performers and producers!

[@Jason-kg4rs]

How Mark isn't in competition for the best guitarist ever is crazy. This is easily a top 5 band ever.

[@ОлегМалюгин-г9н]

Он на сцене лет30. Музыкант с большой буквы. А был школьным учителем, английского языка. В России Юрий Шевчук группа, ДДТ, преподаватель русского языка

[@tallwalls76]

Sigh…life ain’t fair. He knows. We know. That is the reality.

[@tallwalls76]

For an instant Mark called the Angels…and they not only came they harmonized.

[@themightylivelong]

I really think he doesn't care

[@titinnaves7284]

DE SEGURO QUE SI MI AMIGO

[@marcgomariz5041]

Okay, so the man is doing one of the best solos/performances ever without looking at the guitar, but also smiling, jumping, moving around the stage... I can't understand it I'm sorry it's beyond perfection and humanity.

[@wbravo66]

My thoughts entirely

[@steevo9656]

and vocals!

[@glenpiro313]

Seriously. This video makes me want to smash my face off my strat. I honestly cant even play while standing up; to get anything recognizable out of my fingers I need to be sitting down. Dam.

[@nimeshsompura]

Mark once said in his interview that one has to have a little obsession to play a bit better. And I think he has that obsession which is not the case with many of us.

[@papatine6188]

Amazing what Terry Williams has done in this live song

[@mik3y860]

Terry Williams taking drumming to the next level, phenomenal performance 🥲

[@gustavobarreto80]

The drummer is Sir Terry Williams, no need to thank me

[@mik3y860]

@@gustavobarreto80 a deserved knighthood

[@alfonsoalegria4929]

Ahh yo lo preguntaba aqui aparecia Terry con su bateria como el Dios de los mares in reible compas buenisimo es que un grupo asi deben ser todos figuras

[@blabla-rg7ky]

Terry Williams band ^_^

[@MG-rg3jo]

One of the greatest guitar performances and one of the greatest drumming performances all happening at once. Mind boggling.

[@edyue1]

The endurance and stamina, he’s not just tapping mindlessly on the kit, he’s all over the place 😳

[@paulanthony5274]

Absolutely superb music

[@ibrahimacamara9691]

P

[@jorgewilsonalmeidalopes2681]

@@edyue1 lĺ₩

[@leopoldocadenaalonso8705]

La mejor presentación de una banda en la historia

[@russellbiggs9622]

My dad loved dire straits, he lost his battle with cancer on boxing day 2020. This one's for you dad, I love you x

[@kostopaldo]

Stay strong man!Enjoy your life!

[@russellbiggs9622]

@@kostopaldo thanks, tough times for the world right now. I wasn't able to see him for most of last year, with all the lock downs. Probably for the best, I can remember him strong!

[@eightinches6094]

Your dad seemed like a great person for you to pay tribute to him like this. Rock on Dad!

[@russellbiggs9622]

@@eightinches6094 he was the father of 7 children. A grandfather and great grandfather. And he always stood by me, even when I messed up. Yeah he was a great man

[@russellbiggs9622]

When he retired, he did gardening for the older generation, most in their 80s. Cut their grass, bed out their gardens with beautiful flowers, that he mostly grew himself from seed or cuttings. He would pick up their medication from the chemist, never charged for anything. He always said well I'll be old like that someday, hopefully someone will look out for me. He died at age 73

[@Blackbird3170]

I don't think most people understand just how brilliant Mark Knopfler' s guitar work in that song actually is. It's Genius, I have never heard better

[@racheldempster6312]

we do honest

[@rebeccaward4563]

Prince while my guitar gently weeps with Tom petty absolutely stunning guitar playing 🙏

[@phildavies7666]

Even Joda knows!

[@cptn.scirocco33]

Indeed!

[@tallwalls76]

Out of this World.

[@greenday0courtney]

The absolute beauty of this song and the way it is played make me sob tears of joy. This is the type of art that makes life worth living.

[@Capn_crunch69]

It's one those down south songs u hear growing up with with alcoholic family

[@marinalegge8114]

No doubt " art that makes life worth living"👏👏👏

[@HerobrineGbriel]

Dire Straits was a band that always made life worth living. There was always something so soothing about Mark's voice and the way he played the guitar, really made you feel some inner peace

[@ligiacoutinho4060]

Definitely true! Courtney. the part of guitars makes me cry!!

[@namer6914]

Amen ..

[@bravotwozero8119]

Thumbs up if you've watched this masterpiece more than 25 times.

[@Madroxx112]

I know Mark Knopfler is the star and frontman here but damn that drummer is on fire. Mad props.

[@abdarezakchaouimusic8363]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6ObZaiObreWjtk

[@max__p1765]

For me Terry Williams was the best DS-Drummer.

[@abdarezakchaouimusic8363]

@@max__p1765 yes Thé Animal Drums Terry Williams Thankyou 💚💖😊👍😎

[@adipsous]

Hell yeah.

[@ledzeppelin3255]

Terry Williams:) a leggend

[@Electricdreams21]

If there is one thing us Brits can be proud of, it's our contribution to music. Simply the best

[@dagmard6783]

I'm so agree with you because the best of the best besides DIRE STRAITS like ROLLING STONES, BILLY IDOL, DEPECHE MODE, QUEEN, SUPER TRAMP, AL STEWARD, BRYAN FERRY even WHITESNAKE and so many more are pioneers of the greatest music ever.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rowley1950]

You got that dead right, brother, with you all the way

[@Electricdreams21]

+Alexandra Dumitrescu very kind of you to say so ;)

[@moonshine2023]

some of the best, thanks

[@ShapurTheLegend]

britain did a lot more than contributing to music. it pushed modernization and the industrial revolution. the first computer, the first nuclear power plant, etc. many of the greatest modern contributions stem from britain.i have a respect towards you anglos

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

The drumming in this “live” performance is off the scale-10 out of 10!

[@friyolkhazar540]

The drummer is Terry Williams the former drum player of the wales heavy progressive band "man"

[@jessecroft3984]

The drummer in any band is the orchestrator. If they are on it usually ends up being an epic performance. This is prime example

[@amitshah3562]

AMIT SHAH 35

[@bbrantt1]

It kinda impress me more than MK guitar, probably cz I already knew what to expect from MK.

[@jimmywang9011]

Insane actually 🔥

[@Max-pj9km]

14 years old video. 1.2 million thumbs up, and not a SINGLE thumbs down. That's how good they are!.

[@anettebruvold3909]

Mark's guitar playing is beyond words, not mere technique, those solo-riffs will probably reverberate in the universe for ever.

[@sherbitdab6984]

Every Day I play this tune,Brilliant playing, Drummer's Phenomenal,Hell, they're All Great! 👍🏻😁✌🏻

[@clutch1141]

Can't agree more. It is ridiculously amazing

[@jp-mc2bp]

too many songs and too little time

[@mattma96]

This is what the studio version should be.

[@irenekittrell6087]

It seems like he's channeling the music from another dimension.

[@sorinsrn5442]

That drummer was killing it...he stole the show, what a beast !!!

[@grib2]

They knew they someone special there they were gob smacked by Terry,s performance wow best I’ve seen

[@tomtomatomic]

Exactly what Mark Knopfler say to Isley at 03:18

[@billmitchell6575]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug. They are all tweaked. Awesome performance regardless.

[@Halo101st]

Terry Williams is the best drummer I have ever heard, 60's, 70's, 80's and on. He is the consummate drummer. There has never been anyone like him anywhere, ever. He has perfect rhythm in this cut.

[@hanchockelias5123]

He's good tho. But u have to consider jonh bonham

[@CB-xr1eg]

And Ian Paice/Cozy Powell/Roger Taylor/Phil Collins/Ginger Baker, etc...

[@Halo101st]

True, but Terry Williams is the best in my opinion.

[@frazpit8431]

keith moon

[@Halo101st]

He is not as smooth in his transitions as Terry Williams. Williams knows where he is going in advance and stays ahead of the beat thereby leading the entire song.

[@carlost5263]

As of November 2024, I still this can indeed be the best guitar performance up to now. Just my opinion. Greetings to all here!

[@bradmckeefer391]

Agreed

[@rosannanorbiato3462]

Yessssssss❤🎸❤

[@daveknight1142]

TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!

[@CherifCissokho-s6k]

I eager thé best track ever done in live

[@VeLvEtGuNs]

This is hands down one of greatest live performances of any song hands down. Every single member is on point.

[@robbo1979ful]

Amen

[@chefgiovanni]

Listen up kids : What you are experiencing here is a Timeless Classic. Pure Rock and Roll.

[@darrenwking1]

Makes Queen at "Live Aid" look like some bad karaoke..... I have watched this at least 100 times

[@Mike-Like]

Mike Like. Artist Den material, supergreat.

[@mccauleyprop]

I agree, but I bet he regrets wearing the silly white sweat band...lol!

[@jetski3384]

I'm not sure if the crowd realized back then, that they were witness to the best live performance ever...this is simply amazing.

[@victortinmouth1283]

I always found the instrumental at the end of the version on the album/CD to be too short, since I had heard a slightly longer version on the radio years ago, but this is waaay longer than that!

[@justethanol]

What about little wing at the el mocambo

[@fimmt684]

There are many breathtaking live performances out there from these years, many criminally underrated or unknown

[@charleenlam8822]

It sure is amazing.

[@davidnelson702]

We knew.

[@markm7499]

That drummer deserves a gold medal.

[@homsisser]

Terry Williams.....

[@daleforbes3322]

The whole band does!

[@ronschafer8038]

!!! 1:53 1:56 1:59 2:01 2:02 2:31 2:35 j🎉 4:01 4:03 mg ​@@homsisser

[@tomekm4602]

Ajeeeee

[@massimoMalizia-r8l]

Yes he does. That’s for dam sure.

[@ТрипкоДамјанов]

Beautiful, 80's best.. I was born in Yugoslavia 1984.. my father died 3 years ago.. when i was a kid, i listened this music with him..when i hear this song it always remind me on my father.. thank you Dire Straits ❤ greetings from Belgrade (sorry for my bad english)

[@jwilliam1542]

Your English is just fine. A great song to remember your father!

[@Borz862]

Bili su i u Splitu 1985

[@microwavedchopstick8943]

Everyone talks about how amazing Queen and Led Zeppelin are live, but this does it for me. I have never felt so much energy, passion, emotion put into a single live performance. Dire Straits' live performances are in every way on par with Queen and Led Zeppelin. I will never, EVER get tired of hearing these 10 minutes and 47 seconds

[@jaycorby]

The first time I experienced this version my reacton was identical to yours. Perhaps 'orgasmic' is too stong an adjective, but it 'comes' damned close.

[@aryavart296]

For me it is better than Led and Queen

[@southweststrangla9591]

@@aryavart296 IMO there are 2 other performances that are equally as good as this - Stariway to Heaven in Madison Square Garden and Comfortably Numb from Pulse or Pompeii

[@joosalejado3389]

Dire Straits and Pink Floyd are the best!!

[@janecadman3701]

@@southweststrangla9591 The Who 'A quick one while she's away' at the Rolling Stone's rock n' roll circus. Either that or magic bus live at leeds. As much as I love Zep and floyd live stuff IMO The Who are the definitive live rock band.

[@jordanhasch2544]

Can we all agree that, as impressive as Knopfler's clean, highly melodic and fluid lead playing is, the drummer can more than hold his own? I'm both highly impressed and highly jealous at how he can both improvise those on-the-fly fills and then play them so precisely. It really is a thing of beauty, and a wonder to behold.

[@michaelkobierski9588]

Agreed! Even Knopfler is impressed. Check out 2:30-2:40 where the drummer (Terry Williams) does a great drum fill and Knopfler turns around to look and smiles.

[@noegojimmy]

It's really impressive how he precisely stays in melody during or after impro. Drummer raised hell and opened heaven. All in all : This must be one of the best live performances by any (popular - known) band ever.

[@brookeroram1620]

absolutely phenomenal! 146 million views. This just turned my shit day into a good one. Came for the guitar, stayed for the drums!

[@csfsangle]

I said the same thing....DANG....drummer!

[@richardsoutdoorworld5284]

Knoplfler and the Drummer deserve equal credit for this performance !

[@SubhansVault]

The drummer is insane

[@igna4-h6i]

It's true

[@angellotomic]

God

[@tamis50]

An amazing performance by each member of the group. I bet the audience didn't realize they would never see a magnum opus like this for the rest of their lives.

[@Brassydoots]

That has to be one of the greatest live performances ever. I have never in my life seen a live performance executed so flawlessly. I love the energy they exuded throughout the whole thing. Absolute masterpiece.

[@nunyabeezwax1929]

Well put.

[@waterios73]

Mark Knopfler had his best performance here in all this Alchemy Live

[@simonjowett9808]

The best ive ever heard my friend this is 👍

[@solomonkane6442]

It is a masterpiece Only comfortably numb and cliffs of Dover is better

[@denkerdunsmuir3370]

Have listened to this version 100s of times. It is my top favorite guitar piece over The Wall, The Thrill is Gone, Lucille/Johnny B. Goode, and Layla, Stairway to Heaven. Sultans of Swing to me sounds very happy -- sophisticated and happy. And I like to dance so its evocation of Zydeco, gets me every time! American Woman by Lenny Kravitz fits on my list here with The Doors' Riders on the Storm and L.A. Woman, and All Along the Watch Tower for its shear creativity; plus I'm a Jimmy 4ever fan. Imagine the guitarists here, Marc Knopfler and Jimmy Hendrix playing together on Sultans of Swing & All Along the Watchtower! I would cry it would b so beautiful, V:::

[@filippiimperatriz7833]

This is definitely on the top 10 best rock performances of all time.

[@RayRay-cu9rt]

You can say that again, this is my main KZbin song by Mark Knoffler.

[@davidkymdell452]

This and Pink Floyd's Comdortably Numb on The Delicate Sound of Thunder Album

[@kentsugden6865]

@@RayRay-cu9rt Have you checked out Knopfler's live versions of Speedway at Nazareth? Epic...

[@youtubeaccount9058]

The instrumentals are insane but dare I say... he's not making much effort to sing the notes

[@everythingque4635]

KZbin Account true, he was off key a few spots.

[@johnm506]

This was Hammersmith Oden London 1983 I was at this concert and I was 29. I am now 68 and over the years I have attended many great concerts. Led Zeppelin Earls a court 1975 Queen Wembley 1986 Springsteen Wembley 1985 Genesis Wembley 1986 and many others. This will truly always be among those memorable and greatest musical experiences I have had Mark Knopfler and the rest of the band were completely in the zone this night. He plays with an arrogance and rightly so he knows how good he is and he knew his audience knew also. A simply brilliant musician surrounded by other great musicians.

[@jayeseaon4420]

That's year I was born.1983

[@josea.3170]

Lucky you!

[@sergiolopez21]

Congratulations! I live in Mexico and I think this band is wonderful, I enjoy a lot their music. In 1983 I was studing medicine, second grade, I am 59 years old. I hope someday can asist a cocert of Dire Straits. Greetins from Mexico.

[@peterbellek1791]

To see zeppelin, queen, Springsteen, genesis and dire straits… wish I could have lived your life

[@cedrickshead6382]

You are very lucky to have had these experiences. Many will never!

[@martynwelton511]

whoever was at that gig was without knowing, witnessed one of the best live performances ever

[@i.a.h.8204]

When we're all gone.....a thousand years from now....this will still stand as one of the great moments in music history!

[@Bqsv]

Yess Yess ✅✅

[@the1observer]

This video is the reason why the universe exists. I have no doubt.

[@tomaskasana7226]

You was right. Music!!!

[@bernhardherrmann9230]

​,.... Well, old pal, n o t o n l y ❤🎉😊 ! ! BERNIE GERMANY 😊

[@thegamehud8214]

Can we all just appreciate how damn good that drummer is !😮

[@DD-gi6kx]

we do

[@ktagliam]

Yesssssssss I came to drool over guitars and marks voice but dang, those drums kinda steal the show! Perfection all the way around❤

[@lawrence-k7v]

I was thinking how fit he must have to be. No wonder he isn't wearing a jacket.

[@Rikki-lh2mw]

Terry Williams (Welsh legend)

[@GXT_ROGUE]

@@Rikki-lh2mw 💯💯💯

[@Sorrowablaze]

This is still the most impressive guitar performance ever .it's unreal how clean he's playing with such a clean strat tone. The tension of the solo ,and at the end of the song you think you're at the crescendo ,but mark goes from 10 to 12, still more in the tank . Just unbelievable .

[@hiroff3799]

Ppppp.q no oo

[@paulcarver5940]

Well put. I don’t see how you could possibly top the intensity of that solo (and I’ve worshipped many guitarists over my 56 years)

[@Bettie36]

@@paulcarver5940 Full credits given to Mr. Knopfler, but i for myself favor the Second Solo of the Live PULSE Version of Comfortaly Numb. Age old Discussion. ;)

[@jimskarw25]

Gotta give a little credit to the choice in guitars. Single piece maple neck helps in bringing out the tone.

[@sambassil]

Exactly

[@aronjohnson2553]

Knopfler is a genius and that drummer is on FIRE!

[@matthewadams1874]

Haha ain't he just it's all about the drummer

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΣιδηροπουλος-ν1ε]

σκάτά εισαι

[@gustavobarreto80]

Sir Terry Williams from wales, One of the best drummers ever

[@marcelschiavini6615]

What about that bass line. So tight with the drum it looks like the chords are played with the drummer sticks. Fucking amazing sync.

[@colinr4860]

there are actually two knopflers there... 🤷‍♂️

[@dfdemt]

Terry Williams is absolutely owning this song on the drums. His skill is as good as Mark’s is on the guitar.

[@simontollis7388]

Legend has it that he went to fight Thanos after this perf

[@peterhansen5804]

You are absolutely right - I was just thinking the same thing - and tried to imagine the song without him.... It wouldnt work. Wonderful drummer!!!

[@MrJlc93]

Impressive drums I'll give him that at sped up speed as well

[@terrencedube9702]

@@simontollis7388 ohhh and he won

[@davidhill7448]

Agree !!

[@themirror6980]

The best live version I've ever heard..

[@questtttttttt]

Insane levels of musicianship. Every single person on that stage is shredding their instrument into tatters. Love the studio version but this performance is next level.

[@MrAldo80]

Absolutely

[@epikouros1992]

ΚΨΜ sent me here

[@dallasnash7692]

totally agree - best version ever

[@justchilling177]

It's the best live performance of all time not even Pink Floyd's comfortably numb pulse can beat this masterpiece

[@ritchardcorbin9723]

one of the best live guitar solos

[@409raul]

If this isn't one of the greatest musical masterpieces of all time, I don't know what is! This is as close to perfection that anybody can really get.

[@williambourg7113]

I saw the Doors once before Jim Morrison died. He was not high. It was the best concert i ever saw live and i saw some great ones, it to me was a gift

[@mattthorpe9049]

I'm not a band loving guy but i completely agree, this tune is fucking amazing!!!!! I prefer the 7 inch version though :/

[@madmax7622]

Agreed. The changes in tempo and volume, several times. Mark paints a 3D landscape. Their musicality is fantastic. Then their integrity, when they paused their Brothers in Arms tour, in Australia, to recharge. On their own dime.

[@pamelajordan2890]

@@williambourg7113 Really I’m big time jealous 🥰

[@rhodabennett672]

Listening in 2023..just pure classic ❤

[@justchilling177]

The insane drummer genuinely took this live performance to THE next level, what a fucking badass and talented guy 🔥.

[@mikeibby69]

Have a look at The Breeze live in Austria @ Fitz. Pure passion.

[@marcosantoniodepauladutra4910]

Yeah, he is INCREDIBLE! It's crazy how good he is

[@angelvazquezandrade7653]

No se le va una y eso que va el ritmo a tope

[@MrPlantpot20]

The great Terry Williams.

[@gabrieldimanazillo2325]

O maluco é monstro!

[@sunshinelee2345]

For those of you who weren’t around in the 80’s, headbands were the style. So Mark’s headband and wristbands were all the rage.

[@Kenjock3000]

This is an INSANELY good version of this song...and the drummer is from another planet!

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

He's a fucking machine. Even his volumes are consistent.

[@juani2929]

the only version I listen to nowdays

[@rickyshoaff4020]

This drummer has more energy than ten drummers put together

[@enigmacarson927]

Thinking the same !!! He is absolutley badass 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@baggerdave]

My first ever concert. A mate and I stood in line for eight hours for tickets. Worth every minute!

[@ruthlessgoat3702]

Oh, wow. Envy. What a treasure!

[@paveljadrnicek7487]

Dude I wish I was there!

[@sherbetdab6066]

Mate,i was 10 when Alchemy came out,and to this day,I Still envy folks Your age for being Able to Go See One of THE Greatest Bands Ever!!! Simpler Times,Better Bands/People etc. I sure Don't Envy Todays Youth...too many Phones for 1,Tryna record Everything instead of Living in the Moment,they have to Record it for Later?!!😂😂😂 Long Live Sir Knopfler,Glasgow/Newcastle's Finest!💯😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gdn86]

My dad has the best Rod Stewart story. I should probably do a podcast at this point. Man seems to be in the right time of the 70s to see some crazy concerts on the East coast. This is not on his list, but I sent him the video. Most of his are like, "I saw them in my high school gym before they were big", which is always actually true as crazy as they are.

[@chuckmeat87]

What year was this? Also Sydney Swans>

[@anthonyingram3230]

as a drummer i can say that the endurance to play for 10 minutes straight at that speed is insane

[@mikec6733]

Adrenaline, stimulated by the environment?

[@Marmite695]

Agreed! Been there, ended up drowning in my own sweat, and drumming on to the end!! All hail to the drummers!!

[@Activepothead]

@@mikec6733 Also stimulated by stimulants

[@ZanTheTofushop]

And the level of his enjoyment.

[@kennygee5958]

Always dreamed of being a drummer as a kid. Dented all the pots and pans in the kitchen 😂

[@michaelfrost9896]

Mark is out of this world, but the drummer drives this, unbelievable rhythm and timing.

[@francesn.freund6784]

The best 10+ minutes of music I have ever heard in my long life!

[@lioneldusaussoy700]

France un groupe mythique qui a marqué à vie une génération

[@rosshaydrury7414]

Frances Freund yes

[@quint3570]

Facts

[@francesn.freund6784]

@@quint3570 ?

[@LuRisuLuMeyu]

The ability of dire straits is to make live songs better than studio versions. Absolutely amazing

[@mohitchoudhary7197]

Your sentence is incorrect according to the GMAT. 😂

[@saintJoselittle76]

Im confusion😧

[@endproducciones]

yeah, agree this is 100 times better than the original

[@carloserrano5335]

Hola para mi desde pekeño m gusta Diré Straits es el numero uno y paco d Lucia los dos mas artistas del mundo k pena los mejores se van saludos.

[@beakyturf6336]

Only real artists.

[@thebmc101ify]

2:33 when Mark knopfler turns around and looks at Williams absolutely shredding the kit, with a smile on his face knowing that something legendary is going on, is the absolute greatest!.. as absolutely untouchable as Mark knopfler is as a musician can be.. in that very moment when his head is turning side to side, I can only imagine what he must have been feeling. it's as though he was just taking in all of the greatness going on around him literally had to smile so hard. You can just tell how when he comes back to the mic, he is just on a completely different level.

[@Cat-rc5bp]

He seems to always have an appreciation for his fellow musicians. Example: Going Home a night in London. He gives a nod of honor to his musicians

[@jean-louislalonde6070]

Like: Hey, our drummer is burning HOT!

[@bolkaballs]

Totally m8 that's my best bit when he looks round as if to say ffs man give me a chance here will ya and Terry's like nope all me lol

[@ricardogomespedro4365]

It was when he realized that nothing could go wrong in that night. It would be perfect! And he was right!!!!

[@grib2]

@@bolkaballs Ha Ha couldn’t have put it better mate well said .

[@Prodbya6el]

This is should be in KZbin's hall of fame

[@davidwilkins683]

One of the finest examples of rock drumming you will ever see! Terry Williams.

[@michaelswami]

Agreed. He gets overshadowed by Knopfler, but damn he’s good

[@rhystaylor8634]

Underrated

[@VETTEDZ06]

@@michaelswami Check out a guy named Kfir Ochaion. He does a wicked cover of this song and has millions of subs. Terry actually commented on his vid and praised the shit out of him. Very cool dude.

[@georgetebbens3524]

The drummer's playing is seriously amazing.

[@williampayne7678]

Yes Terry Williams brilliant Drummer

[@luluadapa5222]

@@williampayne7678 THE GOAT. And Tina Turners favourite too. We're in good company 🙏

[@rickbroniek604]

This guy is razor sharp

[@getenlightened]

Agreed. He's automatic.

[@Republic3D]

I was just thinking that. The drums are so tight and precise it's almost incredible.

[@stuckincorona1424]

The drummer just blows me away. Incredible.

[@zaquelmazini3253]

Show.

[@animalmother556x45]

I love that he is playing the guitar part with his mouth half of the time. He's into the music.

[@sshrinivasan42]

@Muxical Fan Terry Williams was also pretty good.

[@laurasebastian6036]

yeah the drummer is great! check out this drumming cover its INCREDIBLE... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKKqapyqr9KIebc really worth it haha i cant stop watching it

[@kimseeds6298]

The drummers dad is in the crowd first time he as seen his son play.

[@davidburdick9956]

I’m 80 and still can’t get enough of this song.

[@pontus_qwerty]

I'm almost 40 and grew up with my dad listening to this kind of music, which sparked my love for it. This song and their other songs are just such melodic masterpieces. I wish you many years in good health! Wishes from 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇸🇬

[@blakebowles6625]

David, I’m 24, I will listen to this for the rest of my life. God bless

[@abpelly]

lm also 80 and still love it. But is Alchemy as good as Dire Straits?

[@toby9999]

And may you hear it many more times..

[@elisreginabolson6644]

​@@blakebowles6625 muito bom garoto❤👏👏👏👏eu também

[@MicheleGardini]

I like how so many here praise the drummer, because how could they not? He's terrific, but so is everyone here, Mark, Hal, John, Alan, this is without a doubt one of the most energetic 10 minute live performances you'll ever see, and I'm very envious of the people who got to enjoy this live concert. It's when "I was there" really say something.

[@brackers2007]

They should play this after every depressing news show, the tonic the world needs right now, a healthy dose of Dire Straits!

[@lovelysunshinee6646]

Mark Brackley ironic though considering we’re already in dire straits lol

[@brackers2007]

Ah, you got it!

[@tonideschaine9484]

Without a doubt, if this doesn't make you forget the world's troubles, nothing will. ;)

[@augustopartuini3320]

You're absolutely right. Anytime I feel sad or depressed, listening to this fantastic song everything goes away

[@AnnaLVajda]

Industrial disease?

[@patriotscientific]

this is one of the greatest live performances of all time

[@associationmalekhamadou-je9640]

Translation in French of the comment ( Traduction en Français du commentaire ) this is one of the greatest live performances of all time ( C'est une des plus grandes performances sur scène de tous les temps. )

[@bitwise.a1]

nah....it has to be Queen @ Live Aid

[@caspert177]

@@bitwise.a1Nah this one is the real deal. Best ever recorded live performance.

[@ouidaevans2611]

I was there!

[@mokavadasz428]

@@ouidaevans2611 I was two weeks old. where were you standing? What was the crowd? Please tell some interesting of tis concert! Thank you! Maybe you were in your young ages.