Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing | FIRST TIME REACTION | (Alchemy Live)

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[@BisscuteReacts]

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[@TristanandIsolt]

Bisscute is a good name for you, because you are off the charts cute. I'm sure you've heard that before. Glad to see you loving Dire Straits Sultans of Swing.

[@KenNakajima07]

You do giveaways, give away that lovely smile!!! I love this song, it is always a good time, and it´s really nice to see you appreciate it too!

[@MC-cl9wz]

The drummer knocked it out of the park on this one. Outstanding.

[@matthewplowden8610]

Knopfler is undeniably one the best and maybe the best rock guitarist with his fingerpicking style of playing. But gotta give props to the drummer also he was absolutely killing it.

[@Remnants100]

Wonderful to see your genuine reaction to this great performance; it warms my heart.

[@bobbyc3895]

Mark Knopfler is a different kind of "great guitar player". He doesn't use gimmicks (speed or power or showmanship). He's very subtle with his playing, and you almost don't realize it the first time listening to him just how freaking great of a player he is. And watching a liver performance like this, you just get a sense at how at ease he is playing, but don't confuse ease with easy, because he's technically one of the greatest of all time.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

"This guitar has feelings". Oh my sweet girl, you really have no idea, do you? Mark Knopfler can make you smile from ear to ear as fast as he can make you cry an ocean. Not only a very accomplished singer and songwriter but also one of greatest virtuosos to ever play a guitar. And he still is. You have, and I mean HAVE to treat yourself to this fabulous concert from start to finish. After 40+ years still is one of the most iconic shows ever done.

[@musashimiyamoto586]

One of the best live performances in rock history. Without a doubt!

[@Flesharrower]

Oh come on, settle down there...they weren't half as good as that on their best day.

[@musashimiyamoto586]

@@Flesharrower What are you trying to say?

[@goodbyebluesky43]

No that was Pink Floyds comfortably numb at live 8

[@musashimiyamoto586]

@@goodbyebluesky43 Don't really care about Pink Floyd.

[@jnagarya519]

I only wish the vocal was more clear, and more like the studio version.

[@markharris1125]

That was one of the best reactions I've ever seen to this video and I've seen hundreds. So energetic. Great stuff.

[@davehadley3567]

Miss Bisscute your smiles and giggles throughout this reaction combined with your chair dancing said as much as your words ….great reaction …your smile brightens a lot of people’s day

[@coxfire]

"That guitar has feelings", you nailed it. Mark's tone and finesse are just so pleasing. This performance is a masterpiece in musicianship, the drums are on FIRE, they have fun, just a fabulous moment of art! Awesome reaction

[@joannagodfrey5111]

The drummer was absolutely on fire, his Dad was in the audience, Mark told him to "go for it"

[@atuuschaaw]

Absolutely one of the top live performances ever captured. They were enjoying the groove...they were one and they were swinging! ♥

[@LarryLewis-nz1oy]

Honkytonk is just a slang term for a place that usually has live music, drinks, and dancing.

[@PjRjHj]

"That Guitar has emotions" Mark Knopfler summed up in 4 words

[@adamkelm1043]

When Mark Knopfler flips that switch and goes into that other place that pros can go to, its the stuff of legends.

[@JustinBellingerTV]

Not enough credit is given to Mark Knopfler, who is actually left-handed, but learned to play the guitar right-handed, because he thought it looked better...

[@IamLextacy]

This I didn't know. Wow. He gets more amazing the more I learn about him.

[@DanSolo871]

My friend is like that. Writes left but plays guitar righty. My niece also writes left but does most things righty.

[@justsmashing4628]

having tried to play guitar all my life, that’s just depressing 😢

[@FortessofShred]

"Not even credit is given to Mark Knopfler" could have ended your post. Truer words were never spoken.

[@FortessofShred]

​@justsmashing4628 Tried? I've played for 30 years. If you're making noise, you're doing, not trying. Now just tame that beast 🤘

[@stephensmith4480]

This has got to be the best live version of this song that I have ever seen and your reaction to it was priceless. Thank you 🎸🎸💞💞💋💋🙏🙏

[@Republic3D]

Legendary performance!

[@mikevandenboom5958]

Absolutely, I some how missed it in my youth. I saw a reaction to it a few months ago and ordered the Blue ray disc right away. The whole concert was great

[@operatorhoot470]

Agreed, but the version at the Nelson Mandela 80th birthday concert comes close.

[@stephensmith4480]

@@operatorhoot470 I have not seen That one 👍

[@DrMackSplackem]

I couldn't believe Knopfler's rhythmic and dynamic intensity on this. Even after having heard the original countless times, I was just not prepared (in the best possible sense).

[@guyincognito741]

It's about time, greatest performance of this song.

[@andrewchristou2857]

Terry Williams a master on the drums, just adds so much with this version, phenomenal playing 👌👍🔥

[@adenauerlemos7926]

Fun fact. It was the first time that Terry Williams' father (on drums) went to watch his son play live. This version of the song is the most energetic I've ever seen. They nailed it !!!

[@boughtitbroken2041]

So Pick Withers already left? That's sad, he too was an amazing drummer.

[@chrissibersky4617]

The drummer was great. He's more like a metal drummer than I expected from a Dire Straits drummer.

[@kirbymjk71]

Totally agree on that

[@davidfeltz8697]

Mark always surrounds himself with great talent. So tight, such an amazing live band.

[@gordondafoe3516]

After my first Dire Straits live show, I turned to my friend and said "Mark Knopfler doesn't play the guitar, he IS the guitar". That was in Toronto at Convocation Hall, 1978.

[@pianoekket]

My guitar god. He sure can make that guitar sing!

[@mikeman2862]

From what i understand, this song is inspired by a visit to a pub where Mark Knopfler was having a drink and saw some band playing. At the end of their show they called themselves the sultans of swing. The funny part is that there was barely any folks in the bar at the time. Knopfler said in an interview: "At that time you are not the sultans of anything"

[@gaelsomerville5163]

Saw Dire Straits many times over the Alchemy tour including various places in Europe - Paris, Brussels, Geneva and Netherlands. Always great and brings back many happy memories.

[@Hopehubris1492]

Knofler’s one of the best of all time and you picked the best live performance. Just great.

[@jcparker500]

This is considered one of the iconic live rock performances out there. I knew you would enjoy this one!

[@richardgoddard37]

As other people have already mentioned, Telegraph Road from the same concert will blow you away.

[@MelodyMan69]

Nobody, but nobody can pluck those strings with so much feeling and still smile at the audience. 8:45.

[@robotjg962]

Thank you for playing one of my favorite songs!

[@johnmarsh2078]

Your smile and Dire Straits best performance ever ..... an intoxicating combination!

[@monikadeinbeck4760]

I was 16 when Alchemy was released in 1984. your excitement brought me back to my youth.

[@LoZenith75]

Best live performance ever and yes, Mark Knopfler CAN give feelings to his guitar!!!!

[@Lostinthelandofsmiles]

Yeh one of the best live performances of this song straight up.

[@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx]

They were a breath of fresh air when they made the scene...and Mark's guitar work was outstanding!!

[@seanbarker4610]

It's very important to remember that music is entertainment, a lot of artists forget that! The Great Artists and bands never forget that!

[@trevcornwall8160]

Dire Straits Live = Magic

[@trevorporter4776]

Watching you enjoy this performance warmed this old man's heart. Thank you so much.

[@adenauerlemos7926]

fun fact. It was the first time that Terry Williams' father (on drums) went to watch his son play live. This version of the song is the most energetic I've ever seen.

[@dougiehowe802]

Biss, check out "Tunnel Of Love" from this same concert. The track was used in the Bar Scene from the Juke Box, in "An Officer And A Gentleman". Live performance is simply stunning !!

[@lidiorandon234]

“Tunnel of love “alchemy is another amazing masterpiece

[@edwardjesella4823]

Let me shout this out for you…This is The BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE BY A ROCK BAND EVER RECORDED…I am 78 years old and a lifelong music aficionado…I have seen countless live performances by countless bands of every musical genre…but nothing, nothing tops this masterpiece of sight and sound…turn the volume up, sit back, and be prepared to be blown away…let the magic begin

[@richardhargrave6082]

Love your reaction to the Hammersmith gig, Its 40 years old and its still one of the best live gigs ever. I was 18 years old and I was at this concert, I was on the balcony, a row or two behind the shots of the crowd and I tell you, that balcony was bouncing! I love good drumming, Terry Williams was more than good, he was world class! He always played flat out, perfect fills throughout and enjoying himself. It was an amazing concert, so glad you reacted to it Now react to Telegraph Road, that was the encore😉😉

[@wesalker3479]

THEY'RE ALL BETTER LIVE. . . . . it's called talent.

[@thomaslindelof3710]

His finger picking solos gives soo much more nuances, than what you can get from a plectrum one....

[@gerasimosmusicianofficial]

Be sure to see the Live Aid version of this one too ;)

[@pedrosousa5969]

I've seen many, many reactions to this and this is, by far, the best one. You got the DS vibe and your smile, joy and rythm were so contagious that made me move, smile and feel exactly how I felt in 1986 when we watch this with friends, ecstatic, in a VHS tape. Thank you again ❤

[@mrtveye6682]

Mark Knopfler geht's so much praise for his guitar playing, and rightfully so, but can we appreciate the drumming too? That man (Williams ?) is a machine, so damn tight, still with enough feel and groove. He's absolutely keeping it all together.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

If you watch for it throughout the whole song, you'll notice how much the guys in the group watch each other. They're sending and catching subtle clues and cues. They've been playing together long enough and are talented enough to pick up and play off of what they're doing.

[@Hitstirrer]

Terry's energy on drums drives this performance well beyond the studio version. Also a shout out to the sound engineer who balanced this to perfection - despite Terry's attempt to steal the show.

[@Hitstirrer]

@@derklavierspieler7491 Jealous? I don’t understand that odd comment. I was just noting that if the sound engineer had not been balancing so expertly then the volume generated by Terry could have drowned the rest. In any case, Terry didn’t play on the studio version. Go and listen. Totally different and lacks the sheer drive and energy that Terry introduces. Pick Withers played the studio version and was known to favour a restrained drum beat. When he left he explained that he thought the band was becoming ‘too loud’. The two versions, studio and Alchemy show that opinion clearly.

[@Hitstirrer]

@@derklavierspieler7491 Well your opinion is in error. No such jealousy at all. Terry was on a mission for sure and at one point Mark looked around at him with a huge smile as he appreciated the energy and massive contribution to the band's performance.

[@Hitstirrer]

@@derklavierspieler7491 That's very rude. And inappropriate. Especially when you misused the word 'jealous' so obviously, and put your own word comprehension skills in question. Now go away, you annoying person. You are dismissed.

[@johnramsammy]

Your appreciation for rhythm is...... enjoyable lookin at you enjoyin Mark's masterful riff !

[@aquari949]

You should check out Telegraph Road from the Alchemy Live concert also... another great performance !!!

[@davemadman7093]

I’m glad I went to their concert in that time. Best band ever. Well one of many😀

[@puttyputty123]

Drummer is unreal.

[@jcbarbier5621]

This group has only released magnificent albums, I particularly love Private Investigations and Mark Knopfler remains an extraordinary guitarist with such a unique and quickly recognizable style.

[@primalengland]

Terry Williams, my favourite ever drummer since he was with ‘Man’ in the day, absolutely steals this for me. What a joy to watch. Apparently his dad was in the audience, so legend has it, and so Terry played out of his skin (no pun intended). What a fantastic show. Other great numbers from this tour on KZbin. Telegraph Road is epic.

[@shredhead4604]

You crack me up every time I am able to watch, love it Bisscute, you’re a sweetheart.🤘🎸🤘❤️🙏

[@user-lx1ol1ih6h]

The drummer is amazing 😮

[@5stardave]

Live versions show how good the artists are, not just how good the studio editing is.

[@richiecabral3602]

Yay! Good one! So, the term "Honky Tonk" has a dual meaning. A honky tonk is a bar where live music is performed. Historically that can be associated with a few different types of music, but it's mostly now related with country music, but it also refers to the type of music you would hear in a honky tonk. It's not necessarily just any bar that plays country music though. It's usually connatated with a certain type of bar. Usually a place that's kind of tawdry and dirty that attracts a rough crowd of people that are there to drink, dance, and get wild, and that's also reflected in the style and sound of the music. You catch my drift? I know you don't do much country, but check out a Waylon Jennings song called "Honky Tonk Heroes"!

[@steveturner398]

I’ve been listening to this band for 40 years + This must be the best live version of this song and to see you enjoy it too and smile like you do gives me some faith in the younger generation of today. Great reaction, more Dire Straits please, “Private Investigations” is a personal favourite but there are so many!

[@jamesbarfield6870]

YOU GOT IT!! YOU GOT IT GIRL!!! You’re in the groove of the jam session so popular back in the 70’s and 80’s that allowed the players to indulge and the fans to indulge the talent of the players rarely heard on albums, but live in concert! You would have loved it back in the day!! ❤❤❤

[@pavelskosopalovs9514]

I am listening to the rock and heavier music more than 25 years just now, and I can say, that this performance still is the best one ever recorded! And this means a lot!

[@benmason9755]

You should DEFINITELY check out their performance of Telegraph Road from Alchemy Live too, that's essentially the DEFINITIVE Dire Straits live presentation right there.

[@jono.pom-downunder]

Great to see a young lady enjoy the music that was "our" music story 40 years ago, with people like you the music lives on.💛

[@BarryHolden-qg2cy]

Another good one from the same gig "Dire Straits-Telegraph Road Live- aLCHEMY Tour 1983" PS I was there at the gig

[@rabudman]

Good choice for this version of the song. This song is fun because you can listen to the guitar and follow the drums or you can listen to the drums and follow the guitar on the next listen.

[@user-iz1jb4yy6q]

Love the drums in this :) he is on point and love all the freedom he takes on those fills when live

[@simonashworth8825]

A great reaction Biss, I think you just got a big hug from 1983! "Telegraph Road" from the same Alchemy tour deserves your attention. . .. it has some fantastic piano playing and, of course Mark Knopflers elegant guitar work. Plenty of smiles too!

[@davidfeltz8697]

Agreed. Love thst tune and they just do such an amazing job live. It is my fave. Phenomenal live band.

[@rcinsley]

Live rock/pop band performances can't get much better than this incredible rendition of a song DS performed countless times. Corker_X

[@arnodobler1096]

You reminded me of the Duracell bunny, your enthusiasm was so sweet!❤😂

[@doughaviland1729]

NOW, you MUST watch their live version of TELEGRAPH ROAD from tge same concert!😂❤❤❤❤

[@kirkmatsuyama6176]

I love this song. Your selection and reaction was wonderful.😊😊

[@tomcallahan5907]

You nailed it. The chemistry they have is u real! I can watch the video over and over again! It was fun watching you rock out!

[@Davidian1978]

The next one is a must of Dire: Telegraph Road! Live performance is a touchsoul

[@OZAHS1959]

Great fun, this might be my favorite reaction to this video. Mark Knopfler is a genius guitarist, and his finger picking style (no pick) is unique and recognizable. I read somewhere that the drummer's dad was in the audience and until this point had never seen his son play. Might be an apocryphal story but sure makes sense when you see Terry's amazingly energetic performance.

[@Romulus8]

That young lady will be the greatest song live you'll ever hear.

[@oldshiny3012]

this is my all time fav live performance , i can watch and listen to this on repeat never get bored of it

[@danielmclaughlin9385]

The drummer on this track is awesome!

[@Republic3D]

One of my favorite songs. Such a great song, and the Alchemy Live performance is absolutely amazing!

[@glastonbury4304]

One of the best guitar players of all time...facts..

[@ThePensive8]

Love, ❤, love Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler. Fantastic reaction.

[@bobsmith9936]

Hi biss, that 1 minute guitar playing after he looks at his drummer at 10:04 is epic, such talent. Mark has an excellent and unique sound, shout out also to the drummer 👏

[@rile_up]

This amazing performance needs to be remembered forever. so I am liking all reactions lol.

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

Good morning If you notice Mark doesn't have a pick he plays with his fingers ❤❤❤

[@MrBedZeppelin]

May you find smiling faces wherever you go and, from your heart, let it show! Mark Knopfler rarely use a pick when he plays, he is ALL fingers, and those fingers are all over the place! Very talented. Thanks Biss!!

[@Lixmage]

Just so fun to watch as one Bisscute goes off her collective face to the music. Great reaction Madalina! Loved it!! ❤❤

[@whatdaro]

Finally you got to this song and was great that you ended up reacting to the Alchemy Live version. Just so you know in this song during the main verses, Mark Knopfler (the guitarist and lead singer) is talking to the guitar. You can hear him say something then he answers with his guitar. You will pick up many new things after listening to this song more and more each time. Really glad you felt the vibe during your first hearing.!

[@valleyken]

Glad to see the younger generation enjoying this great music. Just timeless classics, all of their songs. I'm expecting the new vinyl box set that came out yesterday. 12 LP's of that good old Dire Straits music. Mark Knopfler forever !

[@bucho9979]

Wow! the live version is so Good Mark Knopfler the lead guitarist is Amazing Thanks Biss

[@scottdaughtry6740]

Mark is always killing it on guitar (his fills are unbelieve ably tasty and melodic), but give it up to his drummer who beat them skins like they owed him $$$

[@user-vf2hm3fw3c]

Eres una niña de sonrisa amplia....... Entre pícara y tierna. De alma pura, Aroma de primavera.

[@viajanteminimalista2787]

I absolutely love witnessing the reactions of people as they listen to such a phenomenal song for the first time... I must admit, a twinge of jealousy creeps in. All the best to you!

[@user-qj3ff4wg5z]

Молодые музыканты отметились яркой и красивой музыкой! Молодцы, парни! Прекрасный концерт! Спасибо ведущей за горячую поддержку и увлекательный репортаж!❤

[@unclebob53703]

One of the great, irreplaceable guitar players of all time, almost getting upstaged by the drummer. Live music doesn't get any better than this.

[@corbe1970ify]

If that's not the greatest drumming performance of all time I don't know what is 😮

[@martinarscott3524]

Telegraph Road from the same Alchemy concert is epic!

[@babylonsister118]

Thanks Bis! Another great reaction to an incredible band!

[@ramblingbill9101]

Just plain fun - a great performance.

[@christianhoneyman9001]

Awsome reaction to a great band and song. And yes when u started dancing I couldn't help but dance along with you to the song. 😯😃😄😁😊

[@Leboybrodeur1990]

The musicianship is crazy. Best live performance ever

[@kennethkirchoff4824]

Bouncing right along with you! 🙂 The guitar fills between lines of the song and the guitar solo are just wonderful! And your reaction is fun to watch, too!

[@jameslaroche8371]

Love these reactions to my fave 80'S bands (although..i think this came out..late 70's)! These guys blew me away at the time! Every song on this album ...and the Making Movies album...are pure gold! I wish my GF at the time appreciated their instrumental talents...like you do here!

[@jimspears5423]

I like the way you talk about the videos you watch, but when you get one like this, you are a blast to watch.

[@christopherbittell6501]

One of the greatest performance’s in Rock n Roll history‼️🍻