Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing [Cover by Mary Spender and Josh Turner]

[@JoshTurnerGuitar]

Thanks for having me Mary! I never thought I’d do another video of this, but I’m so glad I did.

[@eli_sonora]

still got the facial expressions!

[@stephenstevens6573]

You've got some talent, good sir...thanks for sharing!

[@nyoflacovers851]

@Josh Turner Guitar Next time take the Strato instead the Tele 🙏

[@rudai123]

Great rakes

[@martmakesmusic]

@@nyoflacovers851 noooo, it's the same tele he used in the OG cover! It's perfect! Haha!

[@JeffD68xke]

You both were GREAT ! Being 73 years old..... I have been playing guitar for 60 years. I've played that tune a TON of times......but NEVER came close to that sound. Yours was a great performance, production, feeling and groove. Both of you folks are big time standouts. Best of luck to you all down the road.

[@AdityavardhanTrimal]

This is the best video I’ve seen thus far on KZbin. Mary’s low, sustained voice adds such a nuanced touch to the song while josh’s is reminiscent of Mark. Truly a great performance.

[@sharrow2]

It's up there with the best music vids I've ever watched on this damned toob

[@JochenStein-m8q]

👍🎸

[@mats66]

You haven't seen much then 🤭 But it's good, for sure

[@stewartluscott-evans2216]

I was just going to say the same thing - of the many thousands of videos I have watched on this platform, I can’t think of a better one. I keep coming back to watch again.

[@stephenhicks826]

I'm 70, I love this song. Josh Turner has absolutely nailed the guitar solo. Two guitars, two voices awesome sound. Mary's voice is so pure and precise - amazing.

[@LukeMaynard]

There are two ways to do an excellent cover: (#1)to nail the original note-for-note and deliver a perfectly faithful homage, or (#2)to transform the original sound so completely that you make the song your own. One of the most amazing things about this cover is that it gives me both of these at once. Mary's vocals are so beautiful, so melodic, so rich in their tone & phrasing (and beautifully captured by that condenser mic too!) that it absolutely transforms the song. Josh, in contrast, leans so perfectly into the original track, channeling Mark Knopfler directly, and perfectly duplicating not just the famous "twiddly bit" at the end, but catching some of the best filler licks all the way through the tone and wringing Mark's early Strat sound out of a Telecaster with real skill. This cover absolutely satisfied me in both ways at once. It manages somehow to be both completely faithful to the Dire Straits album, and completely original at the same time. Most performers struggle to achieve one or the other of these, and you've nailed both.

[@TheSulross]

had heard Mary play guitar prior to coming on to this video - was first time to hear her singing voice - wow! Just wow!

[@aleksandar.tasevski]

I agree with every word you wrote! 👍

[@gregadams6055]

I agree for the most part. She was lacking a little in her guitar playing but her vocals were great she harmonized well. His guitar Licks where near perfect but did not like the added licks toward the end. Just didn't seem to jive for me. But overall I'd give it a 9

[@bhshett]

Watch Mary and Leo do this Cover.. That's Insane..

[@FernandoSilva-ff6kn]

Agree!!

[@tonyberger757]

I know you two have received thousands of comments on this video. This comment will probably be lost in the crowd. I am 60. I heard this song when it came out. Before you were born probably. Since the I have been a Mark Knopfler fan. I have to say, you blew this one away. Mark would be proud. Thank you both. You’ve given me much joy from this cover. God Bless you both, you are in my prayers.

[@regularnimnule9715]

They knocked it out of the park Tony.

[@hangtime_31]

Almost 60 here ... ditto to everything you said!

[@jimvasconcellos6419]

78 was such a great year for music. Dire Straits blew me away then. So did this cover.

[@Hydrosized]

Well said! I fully agree!

[@Zsolto66]

Same here. It was the first LP I bought on my own money at 12 in '79. I was not easy getting hold of it in Hungary at the time. Sweet memories. Zs

[@VitalityMassage]

Josh just keeps getting better and better and Mary... that voice... the range! Amazing.

[@ericbritchie]

The deep Alto at the start was amazing!

[@VitalityMassage]

@@ericbritchie Yes and the Mariah-like soprano at the end shocked me silly!

[@kingscairn]

Look up Josh Turner ( long black train )

[@jeromestavrosyeo]

Mary should stick to singing. Her guitaring skills leaves a lot to be desired

[@VitalityMassage]

@@jeromestavrosyeo No, I think she's pretty good at guitar too. Not like Josh but still good.

[@johnritchie3889]

I love how Mary goes from deep and sultry to a high falsetto. And Josh - great finger picking.

[@jasonmulligan8520]

I agree

[@russyeatman5631]

And unlike the original, one can hear and understand each word in each verse.

[@flintdavis2]

@@russyeatman5631that’s no fun!😊

[@daleshewchuk3523]

This is the first cover that I have heard of Sultan's that displays such originality while still honoring the original.Very real. Very brave, Now this will become a classic!

[@alecguevara1835]

Josh Turner's solo cover is just as good (it's much older but still holds up, you can look in his channel linked in the vid)

[@aleksandrm.2947]

you should check out bermuda acoustic trio version :)

[@UnlikelyToRemember]

You should check out the Mary & Leo version!

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

a perfect observation. 1000% agree.

[@benjaminsmith1328]

Would also recommend the Tommy Emmanuel, John Jorgenson, Pedro Jacoer Gonzales version on KZbin, it's purely fingerstyle but a fantastic cover nonetheless

[@charlavenant3857]

I must echo the comments about Mary’s low register singing in the first lines. It took my breath away. As always Josh’s guitar work was immaculate. A really enjoyable cover.

[@charlesbecker6305]

her Low register all day...

[@writerjake727]

Absolutely phenomenal, guys. Jazzy, funky...that female voice and the male's solo work was sublime. The best cover of this song I've ever heard.

[@JTW3159]

ha ha ha really

[@farhad0805]

So proud of our new generation with so much talent. I am Mark’s age and grew up in England with his music. Never thought two young and beautiful people can perform so amazingly well. Keep the great work going.

[@gtalover139]

Ok boomer

[@tehsamuels]

@@gtalover139why mate

[@unwaveringdiscipline5489]

​@@tehsamuels can't you remember when you were twelve? We were all edgy

[@gtalover139]

@Sam because the take of "wow I'm surprised young people actually have any musical talent" is boomer af

[@Darcaster]

I have watched this about a dozen times and it just keeps getting better. So well done. Mark Knopfler needs to see this.

[@Darcaster]

@@larrylegs6012 you are absolutely entitled to your opinion.

[@owenwiseman6112]

Mary has one of my all-time favorite low registers on a woman singer. So much tone and feeling. Amazing!

[@MegaMVH]

True

[@Northanteus]

Yes! So smoky and sexy! Wooo! 😁

[@Dragonblaster1]

Cool contralto.

[@MegaMVH]

100% agreement

[@kevinb3812]

Mary gave me chills with those low register opening lines... Killer!!! Breathtaking.

[@NeriKafkafi]

I get a shiver when Mary's voice enters low over the single coils

[@guilevazmx]

Nice line, dude!! ✌🏻

[@russyeatman5631]

Fer sure. She has sultry voice.

[@hamishbills9975]

Same…..what a talented vocalist who also happens to play guitar exceptionally well.

[@marko1395]

In the dark?

[@petervandiest4358]

I liked how Mary started smiling the moment Josh began playing and singing. It looked as though she was enjoying the prospect of them nailing this classic song.

[@davidmichels9454]

I'm.....no words. I just discovered you Mary. I'm 56 and I thoroughly enjoy watching younger generations cover the classics and show that they were exposed to multitudes of different types of music! To be honest I would pay money to see these two perform right now. On KZbin there's a lot of young talent too many names to mention, but I would definitely go to a coffee house or even the bigger venue to see these guys

[@marvinko6610]

This is hella impressive and to have to audacity to play a perfect fade out without any technical trickery. The utmost respect to you two. Holy cow. More please

[@hicsunt5043]

This take is not on Spotify. This kills me. This take is flawless.

[@davidhurtado2725]

Gosh, this is one if the best covers I have ever seen. Mary's voice is simply bliss. And woah this guy Josh killed it

[@Rodrifuuu]

"This guy Josh". He is no guy. Check his channel out. Awesome covers and awesome originals. Highly recommended.

[@gidleykevin]

​@@Rodrifuuu a-yup! On it...

[@davidhurtado2725]

@@Rodrifuuu he's a male and therefore a guy.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@davidhurtado2725Please tell me that that’s sarcasm…

[@Xabbal]

hmmm this comment is specially written so that if you like it - you hurt Josh, you dislike it - you hurt Mary

[@Firthfore]

Wow, wow, wow. That was flawless. Mark Knopfler will be very proud. Absolutely loved this arrangement!!

[@John-vf5rs]

I was around when this first hit our local radio station in the late 70's. Before MTV or the internet. And by a band we had never heard of. We were stunned and wanted more. Got that feeling again listening to this. Thanks for posting.

[@brianfitzgerald6833]

I saw Dire Straits, a band I had never heard of, perform this in a tiny club in Washington DC on their first tour in 1978. They tore the roof down. It was amazing. This somehow honors that performance and sound so beautifully. Mark K. had to build his guitars to get that sound -- I don't know what electronic wizardry you used, but you nailed it.

[@HabuBeemer]

It's all in the fingers.

[@johnchristopher3032]

@@HabuBeemer And maybe a wah pedal fixed to just the right angle. Or so I'm told.

[@fiddleandfart]

@@johnchristopher3032 Ah, the locked-off Wah pedal was supposedly for "Money For Nothing." "Sultans," and a lot of earlier Knopfler, uses the basic Fender Strat tones - typically those two settings that pair the 1/2 or 2/r pickups in that characteristic out-of-phase sound.

[@fiddleandfart]

I don't think Knopfler ever "made" any of his guitars. In his earlier years, it was surely simply an off-the-peg Strat, with its distinctive tones!

[@georgestevens1502]

Besides the spot on guitar playing, the vocals are great. Mary does a sultry Sultans vocal and Josh is perfect laid back vocal. Excellent trade offs vocally and spot on guitar licks. Great rendition.

[@TheSulross]

I got a Norah Jones vibe from Mary's voice

[@zootook3422]

When Mary sings that first line.... shivers down my spine!

[@fiddleandfart]

Yes, that was the wow moment for me. Not what you're expecting, but very good!

[@supertrooper6011]

I like her voice but the song sounds a bit alien to me with a female vocal... I'll have to check out the channel, see what else is going on

[@choiceblade]

Right. I hit pause and wrote her into my will. Gotta tell her, now.

[@isitrealgood]

@@supertrooper6011 I think it added another cool voice to what's happening "south of the river," to what we've been hearing for more than 40 years.

[@mikeptacek2190]

darn... exactly!

[@briankeenan4901]

You guys just knocked my socks off!!! Mary's singing with Josh's soloing and vocals....it's absolutely breathtaking. Thank you kids. You're great!

[@catjackson5407]

I like how Josh is breathing with the guitar, makes the song so much more lifelike.

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

Mary Spender is astonishing on this video. I am a huge Josh fan - but Mary just blew this away. So much range. So much feeling. Overflowing with talent - and joy. WOW!

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

Mesmerizing. Hypnotic..Seductive..Subtle. Brilliant. Astonishing.

[@mediasurfer]

Mary's alto voice is directly crawling down my spine. Brillant!

[@ThomasMetal75]

1000000% agreed.

[@wariswaldo9790]

My spine Tickles with Fancy…🥳

[@RobGale]

I did indeed get a shiver in the dark

[@mediasurfer]

@@RobGale Never mind if it's raining in the park...

[@d4v1dv38]

Exactly the same

[@rainwaterd]

It is a rare cover of "Sultans of Swing" that captures not just the music, but the artful mood............good show........

[@IheartDogs55]

Josh Turner is stellar! He really "gets" the feel of the song. Loved hearing him!

[@jesusisyourdj]

Mary Spender, your voice is absolutely unbelievable. I mean I love your playing, Josh's playing and singing, and the arrangement, but your voice is the true standout of this piece. Magnificent!

[@robertsadler1766]

YES ! ! !

[@mikethegreek4408]

I fell in in love with my wife with this song. I was dancing holding my first-born son with this song. I am 62 and I've never before heard a better version of SoS. Like two angels singing! Thank you Mary and Josh :)

[@cw6304]

This a is a favourite from Dire Straights and I love this vibe! Very cool!

[@edw4694]

This is my favorite song for 43 years. You both performed it masterfully. I've heard both of your prior covers, which were also great. But together you nailed it. Thank you!

[@lukasgiese2331]

The level of clarity in the vocals and the tone of the guitars is insane, just so detailed and crisp. Props to your amazing performance but also huge respect for your engineer.

[@simon9447]

Engineer is probably Josh!

[@ProgRockDan1]

I agre

[@rickyprice7597]

I'm impressed with the performance of Mary's microphone, but I don't know much about microphones. I like the sound of Josh's Telecaster. I like Telecasters in general. But I don't know much about guitars either.

[@BenjaminRay]

Wow! Mary's video "KZbin Musicians Can't Play Live", in which she talks about how much work it took to get this one near-perfect take, helped me really appreciate this video and every little detail of the performance. Seeing Mary's fingers shaking a couple of times, hearing Josh's breathing between guitar licks as though he was singing them, seeing their nervous glances at each other as they approached the end, etc. It was all so natural and human, yet they both performed relatively flawlessly. The result was SO MUCH BETTER than an assembled edited video made up of perfect segments from multiple takes, which is what we're used to seeing in KZbin performances.

[@theend9494]

whats wrong with people today the world is turning to crap, and people are just accepting crap, this is crap, I lasted 30 seconds

[@deadshot4245]

the beauty of recording multitrack is the little things you do in the moment playing off each other provided it works well in the context of the mix

[@deadshot4245]

@@theend9494 drums and bass would greatly help it push the energy forward which is critical in any song

[@theend9494]

@@deadshot4245 sorry but this is just crap, a sad time indeed, a world where mediocrity rules, music, movies etc. this is what happens when there is no critique and you get an award for participating, it has now shown itself in many of the arts

[@deadshot4245]

@@theend9494 why be so negative though? There’s zero need to be rude or demeaning in any regard. After all music is an art form and subject to opinions many enjoy many do not but there’s zero cause to be an asshole about it just don’t listen and find something you enjoy and listen to that and be happy. Rhett shull is rock solid check him out.

[@lrlimits]

He's clearly an exceptional guitarist, but I find his voice the most remarkable. She is a dream come true.

[@irtnyc]

Yeah they're both great at being who they are. It's hard on a cover to both honor the original genius and let yourself shine thru. They do that well here.

[@johnhudson8197]

Mary, I've been a professional musician for well over 55+ years (retired now). Be aware that here in very small Sierra Vista, Arizona (pop: about 40K), we listen to YOU! I thoroughly enjoyed your cover of Sultans...young Josh has some nice licks also. I found your use of lower register voice in the beginning to be VERY compelling, which drew me in from the start. I would like to hear more of that attribute, perhaps in a slow number. But then again, I'm old and slowed down a bit! I also enjoyed your video tutorial about state of the music industry. Quite informative. Looking forward to more of YOU! Take care. Have a nice day. John

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Agreed

[@markmalaney5224]

Hey Sierra Vista from Apache Junction.

[@andrewh.8403]

I am -not- a muso, but I know what I like and I agree. Mary's lower key singing has a certain sultriness to it.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Hey John Hudson, Sierra Vista, Arizona ; from northern Sweden, Umeå! We are all sultans of swing. Even if I am 77.

[@steveoli7631]

@@andrewh.8403 A sultriness of swing!

[@ApeLikeCreature]

This old guitar player says..."WOW, that was mighty impressive!" BRAVO! Loved it.

[@GAZolloYT]

Wow, just fantastic, love seeing these two together! Liked hearing Josh inhale on the bend at 5:30 and 5:34, glad they left it in.

[@dannyharmer4394]

I’m KKK K m okk mmm mmm mmm k koi imk

[@toddt6542]

Mary and Josh are the heroes we need...but don't deserve. This is simply a masterclass of music on so many levels. Please listen to this with headphones on...do yourself a favor.

[@scallywag8788]

Witnessing this level of brilliance leaves you speechless

[@jamescarr4662]

Yes but is it also 'on point' 'humble' and 'underrated'? And what about that 'narrative'?

[@samueldixon9028]

When they started harmonising on the “way on down south London town” bit, I literally got full body shivers

[@allanwalli2935]

Mary, if you ever are having a down day, just read these comments. Hearing (and watching) beautiful performances like this one truly makes life worth living. Thank you both so very much.💕💕

[@guitar-songs]

that is some SERIOUS Music 😮😮😮😍

[@mr.d5936]

Well, dear Mary, I was 10 years old as I heard Sultans of swing for the first time. And it was magic. From that day I knew I would play guitar someday. Today I am 53 and I am playing guitar for 40 years. Thanks for this beautiful and dignified cover. My love and blessings to you 🙏

[@jlbuenomeandro]

👌👌👌

[@GeorgeTel100]

I don't know how you did it but you've found a brand-new and exciting and fresh way to do this classic!!! I'm sure Mark would be proud! LOVE IT!!!!!!!

[@theowaigel8588]

One of the best Sultans cover I have ever heard... The guy plays it twiddly bits as Mark says in one of videos, fantastic. And that girl with the dark voice, goosebumps here

[@Chris-fr2kq]

Wow, just wow. I can't believe this has been on YT for 2 years and I've only just come across it. Probably the best cover of this iconic track that I've seen to date. Really well done guys, subscribed, keep them coming.

[@ivanzlatar2445]

same !!!

[@MarkShone]

Your cover of this song with Leo at Frog Leap Studios has to be one of my most rewatched videos. Can see myself rewatching this one over and over too. Definitely one of my favourite songs. Thanks!

[@DerikGeddings]

Same I find myself watching it at least once a month

[@johnnymos]

Totally agreed. Those two covers are so contrary but i love both of them.

[@goukux5908]

I like Leap Frog way better. This one is good, nowhere near as original and startling as the LeapFrog version.

[@SotN]

Came here to say exactly this. This cover is just as amazing as the one with Leo, wow! Thanks so much :)

[@dragon-ed1hz]

I think Mary should do Sultans of Swing with about 20 more artists.

[@Paul-Thomas-LifeCoach]

OMG, I've a Dire Straits fan for over 37 yrs and your rendition Mary is mind blowing! I love what you did with the lyrics and great playing too both you Josh! Wow, just wow!

[@topgazza]

There was magic happening when they did this. Mary's voice, Josh's guitar and vice versa. Just very special.

[@jerrymanhandler]

My Dad passed away in February, and this song is my closest link to him. Every time I hear it in whatever pure form it is performed in, it makes me cry. I don't know why, but the line "He can play the honky-tonk like anything" reduces me to tears immediately. Thank you for this cover, not many cover versions do justice, but this absolutely does.

[@giggiddy]

Sorry about your dad. I'm sure he was special. Always keep the memories fresh so he's never really gone completely. I miss my dad too.

[@locandro1]

It's nice to see these young people having fun with a great old song.

[@batboy242]

Mary and Josh, I am a 75 year old newbie to your videos, AWESOME cover, thank you Fran

[@nzgunnie]

Dire Straits first single, and arguably their best. Really enjoyed this cover.

[@howlinhog]

Yeah, it'd be an argument alright! LOL. I've been a Dire Straits fan since the beginning. Been collecting everything Mark has done since. So, when you add all of Marks work as a whole, it is impossible to decide "best".

[@nzgunnie]

@@howlinhog I keep coming back to this one. I love a few of his post Dire Straits songs as well as Dire Straits classics like Telegraph road and Private investigations, especially Sailing to Philadelphia, Way aye man and What It Is.

[@abesapien9930]

Yeah, it's probably they're best. But "Money for Nothing" is an awfully close second.

[@zchmak]

this song is my stairway to heaven, comfortably numb or bohemian rhapsody. love all of those three but this is my all time favorite song.

[@shadowbanned5164]

So many great Dire Straights songs its hard to pick their best....For me its a toss up between Telegraph Road Private Investigations and Why Worry.

[@Thepuck1]

I will always watch and like a video with Mary Spender singing Sultans of Swing.

[@ceriselandowner]

That is such an utterly clean sound and josh hit the solo. Well done both and thank you for letting me listen!

[@caprise-music6722]

With a little sprinkle of beautiful dirt on top of that clean. Literally perfect

[@fredericmelvinokohnner4503]

WOW, where do I start. I thought I’d heard all the variations on this song. Mary, your voice in the lower register was so smooth. Sent shivers up my spine and Mary, play that guitar much? And Josh, well you nailed it. I really loved how you guys put your own flair to it. This is why I return again and again to see what you guys’r up to. Thanks so very much!

[@ArtemusnH]

The guy looks like even the chords are words, poetry in what he seems to be living like real language. Great job, real emotion.

[@wearywanderer]

Thanks!

[@jvlm3091]

Josh Turner, you're one talented young man! Your solo of this piece years ago was fantastic!!! This one is also excellent. Mary is a very talented musician as well. Great duo! It'd be great to see/hear you two do more pieces. Cheers and congrats.

[@marcondespaulo]

Mary surely can sing! And the emotion overflows in her voice, not to mention the presence. She is obviously enjoying the performance. Keep up!

[@anthonymizzi1490]

WOW, that must have been the best ever cover of Sultans of swing .Both guitars sound awesome with impeccable tone , and impressive voices too, Very well used dynamics. This girl has got a killer voice , spot on .

[@declanoneill1192]

Yeah, it was quality. Top notch. Top notch.

[@Osteoporos1s]

Agree! So clean man. And yeah her voice is so full and she clearly has some amazing range! Josh's singing is great as well, and man he made that lead part seem so easy.

[@foxstarproductions]

She's my new fave. The new model for how the music industry is going to run.

[@TheSulross]

Mary could make bank with her voice just as Norah Jones has with her voice

[@stuartsheldon1412]

Thanks!

[@Dazz1806]

Wow, I’ve been playing this song for like 30 years. I know it like the back of my hand. This is without a doubt the best cover I’ve ever heard. Superb playing, tone and singing. Just awesome

[@waynejrice]

This performance is worthy of millions of views. The singing and playing is beautiful, soulful, and clean.

[@mniazi9966]

There is no sound more beautiful than the sound of one guitar, except two guitars❤

[@walleviolencia]

Magic how your voices Blends perfectly. Hes voice is so pure! No effort, No extra and great!!

[@altbouch]

I'm not a fan of fade outs but when you do it physically with your fingers and expressions, it is hysterical. Good job!

[@tsgeisel]

Mark Knopfler loves his long outros.

[@anthonyz7000]

Yes! I absolutely LOVED that part - it kind of reminded me of the fake freeze frames they used to do at the end of "Police Squad" where all the actors tried to hold still, ha!

[@j_freed]

It’s not really a fade if you’re playing it! It’s real dynamics in the performance. But it really does throwback to the 70s and the jazz era Zeppelin could do this kind of stuff so well..

[@zaloo]

you said it! mechanical fadeouts forevermore!

[@magnusbruce4051]

@@tsgeisel I'd never really thought of that before, but I went back and listened to the opening (or the main singles) tracks from his solo albums* and most of them do have quite long outros. Although they're mainly just long instrumentals rather fade outs. *the songs being Golden Heart, Sailing To Philadelphia, Why Aye Man, 5:15am, True Love Will Never Fade, Border Reiver, Privateering, Beryl, and Tracker Man. That's the order they were released in, too. All are great songs, although I think his last two albums were more misses than hits. It was great to go back through his discography as, despite being a pretty huge fan of his solo work, I kinda stopped listening to Knopfler so much after I discovered Mike Oldfield.

[@Robert-ym4wj]

Both of you play guitar with great passion and deep emotion and wondrous chemistry. But what stands out Mary is your astounding make it your own vocals. Dire straits mark knopler brought to unimagined realms. Josh I have seen you many times accompany Allison young, you are always humble and amazing.

[@georgesidmusic524]

I absolutely love how your voices sound together. Mary is not only a great guitar player, but she also has one hell of a voice!

[@chuckturner6984]

Josh nailed the solos and Mary’s voice is angelic!

[@yoannlardent9787]

What a duet... You nailed it guys. The touch, the feel, the double voicing, the whispering end... Love it. Loved every bit of it. Thanks for spreading love... 🥳✨

[@ianedmonds9191]

It was amazing.

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

Great comment as well, thank You Sir!

[@blakehugh]

I listened to this through headphones with my eyes closed this time. I thought it was good before, with just laptop speakers and watching you play. This time it was a nearly spiritual experience. Thank you both. It was marvelous! Now, if you'll excuse me I'm going to start it again and close my eyes again...

[@frankbodenschatz173]

It's the only way! So different from your previous version, Mary!

[@zayb2023]

What a throwback...Josh's telecaster sounds like heaven here, just like it did all those years ago.

[@avisaiko5354]

And anyone notice what telecaster is that ?

[@Tzuau78]

Is it the lens distortion making Josh’s guitar neck long? Or is it baritone?

[@thechadethan9072]

@@Tzuau78 it’s more in the foreground while Mary’s is more in the background

[@ProgRockDan1]

Yes indeed

[@Nannada1212]

@Billy Boy love to see you do that then, bud. 🙃

[@montyjoel]

My head just exploded. I absolutely love a great cover, and I'm in awe with this one. Your vocals didn't try to imitate the original, you made this song yours by adding your twists both vocally and musically. This is now on my permanent playlist. My hat is off to you two. Thank you for this.

[@growinguppg]

This is a stunning rendition. Perfect, original, and respectful of the original. 2 great talents who go even higher when merging.

[@shaystern2453]

one with an ego for many

[@robertewalt7789]

Amazing to compare to the much more rocking official Dire Straits video. This quiet version is different, better in some ways.

[@danwiddon3854]

I was 11 (1985) when I first played the drums with a band playing that classic of our youth. I hope you’ve enjoyed making this old driver happy, at least as much as I enjoyed what you made of it with Josh!

[@jonsmitthe3rd]

Well said!

[@onesource9527]

Wow, well done. I like Mary's lower register voice. It has a unique timbre. The soprano voice is like many others, but I think there is more character to be mined in the lower register. Excellent guitar work Josh, very well executed.

[@marcondespaulo]

Really wonderful voice. Already in love.

[@adb012]

That's what I thought too. Amazing low voice. So captivating and mystical.

[@pulaski1]

I like her lower register too, it has a "smokiness" that suits the song's vibe. Her up register just sounds jarring to me in this song.

[@chetruane]

Very Joni Mitchell sounds great

[@bobr4987]

Is Mary's lower voice "Contralto", like Karen Carpenter?

[@tjagielski387]

Beautiful! You’ve captured the essence of the song. If you and Josh are taking requests- please play Suite Judy Blue Eyes.

[@Mikele416]

One thing is for sure: When Mark hears this - and he will hear it! - he is very proud of you. Great class done! Greetings from Germany, Michael

[@kevinb3812]

Sometimes covers really shine something new on a song and I like them best when the artists bring their own spices to the recipe. This is one successful amalgam of talent, confidence and artistry that's just so right!!!

[@georgik1963]

Seriously, am I the only one who sees these two as brother and sister? The way they each interpret the song flawlessly in their own way is just mythic. Almost supernatural. Awestruck, I bow!!

[@Ny_babs]

It sounds like Josh has perfect pitch. Super talented, and an amazing ear for the tone. I'll be checking out his videos!

[@steelyman08]

I was immediately impressed. No questions asked. Just the right touch all the way through.

[@peter53k]

I enjoy both these extremely talented musicians already quite a while on KZbin. In this cover they are both great, but if I could there were at least 3 thumbs up for Mary. Her beautiful voice and style makes it her song.

[@grantbinder2500]

I could listen to Mary sing out all the names of people in a phone book....what a smooth, refined voice....

[@davidharrison2145]

Me too. Was in a band in 1970 we had a young lady singer that a voice with some that quality (but not as good). Thanks for bringing back the best memories of the time I was in the army. (1968-1972).

[@theshog123]

If there was ever a version of this classic that comes close to bettering the original then this one is it! Mary - you have a golden voice.

[@NLBassist]

I keep on coming back to this one. Very lovely.

[@leemitchellmusic]

Great Job Mary. I met Mark knopfler when I was 16 at Key sound rehearsal studious at Greenwich London in 1978. He played telegraph road as he waited for the gang to arrive and encouraged me to push on. I've loved music and played since I was 10. Great stuff. lots of love Lee Mitchell. X 🙂

[@DanAshby]

That was a genuinely emotional experience. When you first hear a piece of music it can change you, open your ears and mind. Then, over time, as you get to know it, some of the magic dies. You know there was something there but it’s become elusive, it can’t be found again in that raw form. It’s like a relationship in that sense. When a performance like this comes along and delivers a faithful rendering, but in a new light - and almost 40 years later, that magic is reborn. The relationship rekindles. You just did that for me and this song. Thank you.

[@gonzalolozano1198]

What a duo. Both voices are very great, Mary's top notch.

[@christiaanvandeur6169]

Oh wow! Mary and Josh, what a great cover of Sultans of Swing, had me boppin' in memories! Thank you.

[@hrvojesindulac9088]

Sultans is my "best of all times" song, and Mary & Josh, you've done really great cover! Really enjoyed seeing that!

[@Cloxxki]

Mine as well. Not sure about any covers of it, though.

[@Markothunder]

It's my favorite song too, even though it's honestly one of the hardest songs to play on guitar.

[@BreauxBobby]

My, what long fingers you have, Josh. I’m jealous. You nailed those leads! I remember where I was when I first heard this song, way before I even played guitar. What a song it is. Thanks for sharing this amazingly creative rendition of Mark Knopfler’s masterpiece.

[@Stonesorrow]

Your collab with Leapfrog-Leo is how I found you back in the day, and I've been wishing you'd do more Dire Straits ever since. I feel that your resonant, crispy voice perfectly compliments DS music. Also, ultra-clean playing by Josh, bravo!

[@cyber-psych2503]

+on the Leo part not so much on the other Dire

[@stijnr.2194]

I just wanted to comment: "Hey Mary, show me that riff" ! 🙂

[@charlespestell3391]

The cover of this with Leo is also how I found Mary and her incredible voice. This cover is pretty cool, but I prefer the one with Leo.

[@stijnr.2194]

@@charlespestell3391 Me too; I knew about Leo and Josh already, but never saw Mary's channel before I saw the collab with Leo

[@CRsolar]

Yep! I saw you with leo first. He actually calmed down a bit. Not screaming so much.. You all need to do more..in that amazing frog leap studio. Bring this guy also.. Kick ass guitar he sounds good. Like both versions

[@vagabondjohn2004]

Special stuff here.. I want send this to everyone i know. still alive cross generations.. all will love it.....

[@EchoesAndFrets]

Josh's deep inhale at 5:29 adds so much intensity to the entire solo! I caught myself making the same expression during that part without even thinking about it🤣

[@DangerBojangles]

Leaving Josh's breaths in the production was a good decision. It really added an organic feel to this performance. Great job, y'all!

[@ianwalters2859]

totally agree, felt like I was holding my breath right along with him, what a great touch