Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Live) | REACTION

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[@SGC511]

Mark Knopfler is a guitar god and this is one of the absolute best live performances ever. And OMG those drums - every time I watch Terry Williams tear it up on this video I go apologize to my drums.

[@patriciacarr3308]

😂

[@Bikebrh]

The story I heard about the speed of this performance was that this was the drummer's first time drumming with his father in the crowd, and he got real hyped and really sped up the song. You can see Knopfler turning towards the drummer and laughing a couple of times, he got the band so hyped.

[@LLMoran617]

I didn't know this, brilliant!!

[@michaelbarr1411]

True story. It was the first time the drummers father was seeing him play. He is having so much fun you can tell when the camera is on him. Mark is one of the greats

[@suesebree8670]

I always learn so much from the subs' comments! Thanks!

[@DonLaybourne]

I believe this is the tour I saw them . Brilliant playing by all. You could se that Mark was destined to continue to ascend with his stellar voice and guitar playing. Remember seeing The Temptations and 4 Tops the next night. It was a great week!

[@mr.knowitall6440]

The drummer Killed it! 🤪🤘😎

[@orinolsgaard1755]

Terry Williams on drums. Unbelievable.

[@Jerry-b2i]

Are u kiddin me!! These guys are from another planet!!! Aint never heard anything like this ever...gave me chills, frills, and more. Oh man say no more!

[@kausi-ok3mr]

They’re great aren’t they. I saw this Concert here in Australia in 1985. In that year they had the largest crowds and earned the most, a massive $385 million.

[@Bethoflife]

They're from Scotland.

[@davidking7045]

Newcastle

[@quintondees4501]

Welcome to dire Straits! They were incredible

[@colinabbott7435]

​@@Bethoflife, England..

[@hugoortega4548]

This band was so tight and complimented each other. Mark Knopfler is simply superb.

[@BringItMAGA]

Terry Williams OWNS this performance. Takes it to a whole new level. He is legendary for it.

[@jmalb42]

This is what happens when all members of the band are top shelf.

[@davidwalker5054]

Take a look at the way the band are looking at each other. it's almost as if they can,t believe how on fire and in the zone they are they know the gods are smiling down on them and magic is in the air. And the crowd are going to get something special

[@huggybear1996]

This was recorded at Hammersmith Odeon in London, 1983. It's from a double live album called Alchemy. The whole album is superb.

[@davidcuny7002]

The keyboard player doesn't just have a "piano fort".. He's got a piano forte!

[@GrimrDirge]

That drummer beat the hell out of those drums.

[@user-sm2ql7nq4l]

Terry Williams is an amazing and underrated drummer.

[@neilholland3415]

They took that drum kit out on a stretcher after this show 😂😂😂

[@iandavid8925]

Terry “whipped” those drums rather than hit them, that’s how he got the best sound with only half the energy. Best drummer I’ve seen and the best live performance.

[@CiPhEr505]

Consider: this was 1980. Whoever was on sound recording deserves a gold medal. Look how much grinning they're doing! It's so cool to see everybody having a blast on stage... look at the pianist between verses jamming out, like, losing his mind the song's that good Mark Knopfler (pronounced "Nawp -flur") - Lead Guitar. Terry Williams - Drums

[@laurajack139]

1985!

[@Gordy63]

Mark Knoffler is a generational talent - so unique, you always know it’s him in the first few notes. Drummer was on fire in this one too.

[@davidfeltz8697]

The whole thing was just ridiculous and insane. Wonder if the people in attendance realize they witnessed one of the greatest shows by this uber talented band.

[@margaretwaite7226]

Of course the did .

[@marktalbott3835]

KNOPFLER. If you're going to pretend to like this guy as an artist, you might want to figure out how to spell his name properly..

[@marktalbott3835]

90% of people like shity music. You're of the 90%. 99% of people under the age of 40 like shity music. I'm guessing that's you too

[@marktalbott3835]

​@@davidfeltz8697how old are you? Do you think the bands didn't appreciate the show? I don't know if you remember when things were normal before social media, but back then fans just liked a band. I'll fucking bet they loved this show. Your lack of knowledge is hilarious and pathetic

[@dundundata7603]

This is one of the best live performances I've ever heard/seen.

[@steveullrich7737]

The epitome of what a rock show should be. Thank god they got this preserved on film for posterity!

[@RandyTWA]

One of the best guitar flexes ever captured on video!

[@michaelwalker5257]

I really don't think it gets much better than this! Knopfler is a genius, and the drummer was out of his mind. "Sultans" is my favorite of their many great ones.

[@marksimpson1991]

You could do Dire Straits songs only for a month straight and you'd have no complaints here. Fantastic catalog of fun, beautiful, and emotional songs. Once upon a time the biggest band in the world with some of the best rock songs ever written. Then at the peak of their powers they called it a day and never played together again.

[@obiwanbenobi4943]

Some of Mark's solo and movie music hold up very well. His playing is so sublime at times. I really want to see the guys do Private Investigations (studio first, please, then check it live).

[@marksimpson1991]

@@obiwanbenobi4943 Tunnel of Love, Telegraph Road, Romeo & Juliet. So many fantastic choices. Funny how the world either forgot or never knew how great this band was. And don't get me started with Mark's solo stuff. Speedway at Nazareth, another one of his songs that brings a tear to my eye every time. It occurred to me the other day that out of all the songs that have ever made me cry, quite a few of them are Dire Straits or Knopfler. Probably the best compliment I could pay to them.

[@walterstevens8676]

Song for Sonny Liston, Devil Baby, Golden Heart, the list goes on and on..

[@WhizzingFish12]

10 of the best minutes on KZbin. Mark Knopfler is one of the most talented guitarists of any genre - so fast and slinky and unique in his fluidity. You know its him in a few notes. And Terry Williams just tears up the drums here. One of the most talented bands ever.

[@stigkenobi7525]

This performance is sick. Pure perfection.

[@olly8]

Dire Straits made their OWN LANE!! 🔥🔥🔥 Head & wrist bands- classic 80s!!

[@steveclark8962]

Very underrated group and the drummer is unreal

[@Quicksilver51]

"Are you kidding me". This is John McEnroe on crack ! Game, set and match! Thank the Lord for video. This brilliance will never be lost.

[@stefan.911]

One of the best live performances out there! 🙏🏻

[@melissayost4888]

I love this but Telegraph Road is simply Epic.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

Imagine Taylor Swift attempting this. “Music” is dead.

[@stevenmellet5555]

I was 6 years old when I first heard this song, in 1976. Knew right then I'd be a Dire Straits fan for life.

[@dbradx]

The only thing better than a great song is a killer live rendition of it, and this is one of the all-time greats for sure. Airplay Beats has me rocking at my desk once again - peace and love from Canada!

[@alabhaois]

Right back ‘atcha!!! ☮️

[@patdonnelly9392]

This is one of the best live performances...The vocals, the instrumentals, just amazing. But one of the things I love best about this video is how much fun they are all having! Looks like Knopfler was having a blast, smiling and laughing without missing a brilliant note with his magic guitar work! Beautiful reaction!

[@Lilly8Listens]

Yet another brilliant British band.

[@michaelakkerman407]

The drummer was HAMMIN' those fills were flying.

[@denroy3]

He almost destroyed the song, downing out Mark and others. Thank God he stopped playing for the extended solo.

[@Matithyahu]

@@denroy3You may literally be the only person on planet earth to hold that opinion. The drums, IMO, made this version. 🤷‍♂️

[@twizzy585ots]

​@@denroy3yeah I think you're the minority on this one...those drums were epic ‼️

[@margaretwaite7226]

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[@richardhargrave6082]

They always play it faster live. I was there when this was filmed, Terry Williams on the drums was the star for me

[@owenhershey13]

Great performance, great band, great song ...and Mark Knopfler is an otherworldly guitarist. Brilliant player, unique style. Good one guys

[@ML-un1oi]

Marc Knoffler is a excellent guitarist! A lot to check out in their catalog. Thanks fellas excellent reaction! Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

[@willblood7082]

Mark Knopfler one of the most criminally under appreciated guitarists!

[@carlosdasilva135]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BAND EVER, AND THIS PARTICULAR LIVE "SULTAN OF SWING" SONG PERFORMANCE, WAS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HEARD......

[@richardmassingham1800]

So that is a live performance of an iconic song and it looks like he is passing the time of day. Genius.

[@marksimpson1991]

"In the fourth quarter of the finals", "hooked up like a bass". Love you guys.

[@martinl8574]

This is the song that SAVED rock and roll!!! At that time disco ruled, they came basically out of nowhere to reclaim rock as a force to be reckoned with. The Bee gees and Abba and Andy Gibb, K.C. and the sunshine band owned the airwaves and radio. They brought rock back to mainstream and took it back, just before Punk and New Wave kicked in. I know! I was 19 at that time, I was and still am a Rocker! I lived in NYC and saw it all go down!

[@mac10ner]

As did Acdc

[@kathleenbryant7334]

Mark sweats so much on stage that the sweat bands are a must during a live performance. The energy is unbelievable. The talent is a Gift to mankind!

[@steve-pm9nf]

the drummer is rippen it up

[@baird5776mullet]

Mark Knopfler is one of the best 10 guitar players ever.

[@orinolsgaard1755]

Its not over. That slowdown was just the beginning.

[@EclecticInstinct]

I had to chuckle when you paused and spoke of shoes and wristbands. I could have sworn you were going to mention the amazing transition. 😃

[@Anaj-us4eo]

Headband and wristbands for him…can you imagine the amount of sweat they all have? I’ve seen MK have to quickly wipe his hand.

[@gregleblanc9357]

Yeah, I saw them Live at their peak. Most AWESOME Live Performance I EVER Heard. EVER.

[@robertrosello1964]

Saw them at MSG in early 80's, around this time, and they were amazing. Had 10th row center seats, crystal clear sound and incredible guitar

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thought that was you.

[@MrLuccatoni]

His guitar cries like a Portuguese guitar... Just beautiful

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I love this version of Sultans of Swing! This is one of my fav songs. Thanks for a great reaction video.

[@capetowntrikeman]

Same concert...Telegraph Road...a masterpiece!

[@dopiaza2006]

And tunnel of love, romeo and juliet...in fact, f*** it - the whole album is amazing.

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Yes, "Telegraph Road'!

[@davidfeltz8697]

Agreed. Sooo freaking good!

[@arbitram]

This is an incredible album starting from Once upon a time in the west ending with Sultans.

[@thekingcobra63]

I was blessed enough to see these guys in concert back in the day. Unmatched performance. The whole Alchemy Live album is worth a listen, try "Two Young Lovers" from this album and get a bonus treat with the great Mel Collins kicking ass on the sax as well!

[@destinyreelly2974]

If you want to see a bunch of musicians getting off on each other, this is the performance for you. I’m not sure if this is correct but I heard the drummer’s father was in the audience seeing his son play live for the first time. And he went off!!!! I think that’s what Mark was pointing out. I could be wrong!!!❤

[@tric5122]

I've seen that a few times without dispute. And the reason the music is way faster in this version, drummer was amped and the front men just rolled with it.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

They had an excellent double live album, ‘Alchemy’, in the mid ‘80s, which is basically stretched-out versions of songs from their first four albums, and this is part of that project. They started as a tight 4-piece. Mark Knopfler is lead guitar, vocals, and songwriter. His brother David quit the band, they went as a 3-piece for their third album, then replaced the drummer and brought in second guitar and keyboards, expanded the sound. They don’t have a bad album, but my favorites are the debut and the third, ‘Making Movies’. “Tunnel Of Love” is an epic, “Romeo and Juliet” is a heartbroken love song, and “Skateaway” is a tribute to Lou Reed.

[@ZZ430T56]

One of the top rock guitarist.

[@Aokitadamitsu]

Ok so I love this song, and this is my favorite video of it, its just the way Mark just adapts and flows with the song and all the embellishments and additions Master Piece of live performance

[@todwest]

There's a live clip of Dire Straits doing 'Sultans of Swing' on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the UK back when they were still young and hungry and not world famous. Well worth a watch.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

After performance , the intrsraments snuck off stage and shared a cigarette. Smokin performance and great reaction! ❤

[@MamawT65]

I am so glad you are finally watching and reacting to this! Major jam session!❤

[@lindataggart9076]

It is 8:30 in the morning here in Oregon,, and I cannot walk out the door to start my day until I watch my favorite brothers react live to this..peace guys..

[@deaniegarcia5694]

Am on CST and have the same problem! Check each day (that i am able) with Airplay Beats!

[@lem01ne]

Drummer went the hell off!

[@Steffe]

Always fun to watch people react to this live version.

[@Isleofskye]

Great Reaction Guys ! NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS:) From this same ALCHEMY LIVE Concert in London, we have, on KZbin: The encore "Telegraph Road" which is, also, amazing, with The Keys being more prominent. ENJOY. I bought my first records in London in 1960 and that is, arguably,th best live drumming performance that I have heard. The drummer's Father was in the audience and he wanted to impress him,. I think it's fair to say that he did. lol

[@lewismaddox4132]

I completely agree. If they liked this, they're going to love TR! Mark's melting that guitar and the rest of the band is scorching that stage. The crowd's just trying to put their eyeballs and earballs back in their place.

[@Isleofskye]

@@lewismaddox4132 Yes,Lewis and to think I could have seen these Guys for the price of a pint when they started the Band and played the local Pubs and Clubs near Woolwich,S E London within 4 miles of where I lived then and now.

[@lewismaddox4132]

@@Isleofskye quit worrying about what coulda been. You've still got access to that staged show from the Rockpalast in Germany where they introduced most of Communique. It's marvelous!

[@Isleofskye]

@@lewismaddox4132 Thanks,I will check it out. When your first London Concert was in 1971 anyon is always going tp bemoan the ones that "got away" like Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore, Squeeze, also, locally, and Led Zeppelin who I had a ticket for at their peak in 1975 and did not go and never had another chance. As for Led Zep 3/4 of them reformed for a tour 10 years ago and charged £200 and my ticket cost ?? 75 PENCE at The Empire Pool,Wembley !!:)

[@DM-hk4cw]

Every note is so natural from all the musicians. Mark makes it look easy.

[@jimmoore8951]

That's what I was thinking... the great ones make it look so easy

[@itsmadfar]

F'***ing brilliant!

[@LesSmith45]

Boys! You guys almost brought tears of joy to my eyes! This song came out in 1978. I was 18 at the time. It is one of my most favorite songs of all time and this version is the bomb! To see the joy in both of your eyes just hits me hard right in the heart. Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitar pickers ever! Play list my friends?

[@dave20thmay]

and I've got this far down in the comments and we have not had that one about them being so underrated. Just wonder why there are so many reactions to Sultans, when they have so many others to choose from? Best Dave

[@nagaslrac]

The headband was to keep the sweat out his eyes in the small hot clubs when they first started out & he just kept it.

[@martinharvey2390]

Gentlemen you have just witnessed a rock epic. That said there are a lot of great live versions of this song and they are all subtly different. Check out the version from the Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley Stadium in the late 80's with Clapton on rhythm guitar. Also check out Tunnel of Love from Wembley Arena in 1985, a true masterpiece

[@ayyedee5349]

I saw a lot of reactions to this performance... and everybody says cuz of the solo at the end. I said watch this performance bcuz of the drummer.

[@hunter1961100]

Mid 80s this was the first song I heard on the radio that was played from a CD and you could hear the difference. It was so much cleaner.

[@johnflynn5044]

Saw them live.. Trance inducing stuff ! Knopfler is one of a very elite few guitarists recognisable after hearing just a few notes.. The drummer is the unsung hero An extraordinary performance

[@dianemiller3040]

Surprisingly, I don't remember this song being that big of a deal. The original version of it had a different sound to it and I always thought this was an Australian group. Seriously, in my circle of high school and college friends, Dire Straits was not anything out of the ordinary. That's a testament to how great the music of those times were. But I sure have learned to appreciate them now in the manner in which they deserved to be appreciated. I've seen about a dozen reactions to this live song of theirs and never get tired of hearing this live version and how amazed the reviewers are. You guys really did live at the wrong time. There was so much going on musically and culturally in the late 60s and 70s. It was a great time to be alive (as long as you weren't drafted and sent to Viet Nam).

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Shout to the drummer in this version.

[@jimfussell5589]

Incredible. Period.

[@darrellkissick9513]

The best live performance of all time! And Mark Knopfler is my guitar god! Tyvm for reacting to this! ❤❤❤

[@elaines5750]

Touted as one of the best live rock performances....ever. They're not just pounding out noise, they're actually all exemplary musicians and complement each other amazingly.

[@gregorygardner9373]

New subscriber - thanks to your great reactions to & appreciation of this incredible live performance by Dire Straits. And it's amazing to me that the lead guitarist & vocalist Mark Knopfler is able to play those mind blowing riffs without using a guitar pick (it's all fingerpicking). Looking forward to more of your reactions. Thank you.

[@827dusty]

Great Band from the late 70s and into the 80s. Mark Knopfler is one of the most unique guitarists ever.

[@taradevine6026]

I was invited to see them in around 85/86. We hsd 5th row seats and i was BLOWN away!!! Seen hundreds of shows and this was one of the best. Such a full sound.

[@gailjohnson5950]

So glad you guys found this! I saw it a couple weeks ago and thought of you right away. Mark Knopfler is amazing, and this is just spectacular.

[@nathanyalilauna3388]

Mark Knopfler music genius, simply the best finger picking guitarist ever. Never grow tired of listening to his music

[@davidwilkins5932]

Great stuff, again! And off topic, I love seeing that Goats Head Soup vinyl back there on the shelf. The whole album is special, and I look forward to hearing more reactions from it.

[@douglasdoucette7352]

One of the best live rock performances EVER. I attended a Mark Knopfler concert in Montreal in 2019. He & his 9-person band played mostly his solo work plus a few DS songs: Once Upon a Time in the West, Romeo & Juliet, Your Latest Trick, On Every Street, & Money For Nothing. MK has been performing for 50+ years & still sounds great.

[@billschafer9668]

Love your Goats Head Soup album in the background! Oh and Dire Straits are awesome.

[@AntheaDeVilliers]

THE DRUMMER WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TriptoCo]

The fans that night in '77 had absolutely no idea what they were in store for. Lucky phickers!

[@rogercaruso9337]

Saw them twice amazing band

[@janetf23]

I never tire of seeing this performance✨👏

[@barbarascotto3873]

Greatest living guitarist

[@shanebenham9619]

Yes lads!! Loved this tune since time mate, and your reaction was pure gold. One love 👊🏻

[@ursgeiser6570]

Congratulations on your choice❤: how a single song becomes a musical journey. Alchemy is a brilliant live album with two 80s "prog music journeys" Tunnel Of Love and Telegraph Road, or what do you think of the musically totally unexpected Private Investigations (UK no.2; from the best studio album Love Over Gold)? Think about these live tracks later. Maybe you'll go a little chronologically according to the studio albums. I let myself be surprised; you're doing well. Addendum: Mark Knopfler plays guitar on Bob Dylan's Slow Train Coming 1979 (e.g. Precious Angel) and later produced Bob's brilliant album Infidels 1983, which also featured Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Mick Taylor.

[@bilray114]

The live version of Brothers in Arms from On the Night. Paul Franklin (Vince Gill’s steel guitarist) plays a solo that gives you chills, but is way too short.

[@peterarmstrong6928]

Terry's Williams on the drums,, what a performance,,his dad was in the audience and this was the first time,he saw them play live.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MinistryOfDarkness11]

Love your reaction guys. I really recommend the song Brothers In Arms from DIRE STRAITS- Live "On The Night" 1993. Every reactor that I've seen stated that this performance impacted them immensely. The guitar work from Mark Knopfler is something to behold. I've never heard a guitar cry the way Mark makes it. That Pensa guitar sound is something to behold. Anyway Cheers guys, love your channel.All the best from Australia👍🎸🎸🎸

[@Mark_McC]

From the same concert, Alchemy, check out Once Upon a Time in the West. Highly, highly recommended. Monstrous!!!

[@marckusel5602]

Strap in!

[@Isclachau]

Great stuff. Telegraph road live next please 👍

[@loisrogers9042]

I'm always excited to see them perform!!! They're all great musicians, and the drummer!!!!!

[@metalhead4135]

Telegraph Road from the same show will blow your mind ❤

[@obiwanbenobi4943]

It was a huge song on the radio. So glad you enjoyed it. One of my all time favorite groups and Mark himself on solo albums too are great songs. p.s. he also did the music for the movie _The Princess Bride_

[@jimdez11]

And Local Hero, plus probably more.

[@macdaddyns]

check out "Telegraph Road" from the same concert

[@rogercaruso9337]

This is killer. Saw them twice.Drumer kicks ass

[@richardallen6617]

You gentlemen are hands down the best. Keep it up

[@art3mis290]

Yes, thank you! Please react to 🎸"Telegraph Road"🎸 same venue, just later in the show!☯☮

[@chrisbanks5925]

Epic.