Dire Straits-Tunnel Of Love Live REACTION

[@jono.pom-downunder]

At the restored Spanish City, they have incorporated the opening lyrics in to the steps outside, a brilliant tribute to this masterpiece

[@aksuli1]

"Mark's guitar sounds like heaven". Well said 👍.

[@IanDarley]

Telegraph Road, Once Upon a Time in the West, Romeo & Juliet. Brothers in Arms.

[@richardhargrave6082]

I was at this gig and 40 years later, its still up there with the best. The musicianship across the whole band was amazing. We're so lucky its been well recorded. Sultans of Swing from Alchemy is amazing and then you need to see them play Telegraph Road

[@oldharry335]

Mark's guitar melodies are second to none!! Thta's why some emotions flood when listening to them. he is a Guitar Master. the way he leads his band is pure bliss to the ears.

[@johnnytheb26]

Telegraph Road from the same tour is a beautiful " story telling " song , with more fabulous guitar from Mark. Enjoy your reactions.

[@davidlukey5189]

2nd that.

[@jeffkan118]

Splendid head & facial motions. This is one of the best guitar riff. It's so infectious. It makes me high. Gives good vibes.

[@jamesy4343]

A beautiful and lovely reaction by you to this performance. We could see and feel it with you too. You might want to see another two songs, Sultans of swing and Telegraph road from this very same concert, they are outstanding. I was at Edinburgh in 1985 to see Dire Straits. Wonderful.

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

David Knopfler had left the band years before. As Mark says at the beginning it's about being in love, being in a band. The Spanish City (a Theme Park) was near Marks home as a teenager in the North East of the UK.

[@primalengland]

So much great Dire Straits stuff out there with no strikes. (I have a channel. I know about strikes) Anything from ‘Alchemy’ is awesome. Terry Williams, the drummer is, as a drummer myself, the closest thing to the ultimate being that we as mere mortals can comprehend.

[@cletusmorraies9370]

This truly is an Anthem. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@martinstubbs7974]

I'm loving your reactions!! Telegraph Road for me is the greatest rock song ever written and there Alchemy live version is the best performance of it. It showcases the immense musical talent of all the individuals within the band and the amazing chemistry between them. I believe you will love it!! Thank you and best wishes from the UK. Take care.

[@lidiorandon234]

❤❤❤Beautiful ... this song tells of a love that has blossomed but never realised .. the Spanish city really exists in Newcastle and they have written the words of this song on the entrance. Now I recommend other masterpieces like Brother in arms (live) or Telegraph road (live) or Romeo and Juliet (livealchemy)

[@kevinmarsh4695]

Lovely to see the younger generation rocking to the music we grew up with . That’s what you call live music ! Great reaction , you can’t go wrong with Dire Straits

[@darrenjohnson5335]

It's nice to hear your reaction from such a young person (not a criticism). This was I believe a 'coming of age song' based around permanent and season fun fares in the north of England, The Spanish City etc., and I believe Knopfler describes the experience of being on the crux of moving into adulthood and experiencing 'first love' (I could have caught up with her easy enough, but something must have made me stay' and still not quite wanting to let go of childhood. It's happy and sad. This is why the song has such emotion. I was 14 when this song was released. I cry every time I listen to this (live or studio version).

[@davidlukey5189]

Telegraph Road from this Alchemy Live concert is on a level that hasn't been equalled for me since I was a child hearing it on cassette tape in the back of my dad's old Volvo. Once Upon A Time In The West from this gig is also atmospheric, energetic heaven. Hell, anything from this concert is a must. Love your reactions 👍

[@michaelgarrett-herbert6410]

I am 19 and have been a fan of dire straits for aslong as I can remember! Would definitely recommend listening to their live performances from 1985, especially sultans and tunnel of love there is also a real cool version of money for nothing somewhere

[@MrPercy112]

The ‘Tunnel of Love’ was a ‘ride’ at ‘Spanish City’ - a seaside holiday park/fair, much beloved of us ‘Geordies’ from Newcastle, in the North-East of England. Scenes of my youth, from long, long ago. Somewhat ironically, I first heard this track whilst having a drink one night, at a beach-side bar, on the Greek island of Corfu. Romeo and Juliette next, ta!

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

This is an amazing song and performance, it's about Mark's youth, growing up around Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and his visits to a place on the coast called the Spanish City, being at the fun fair etc, at the Spanish City now, the lyrics to this song have been engraved into the walls. Mark has many, many great songs, try, Private Investigations from the On The Night concert.

[@CoolCoyote]

Skateaway from this album is a slow burner, didn't realize it until many years later how great of a song it is. Mark Knopfler - Ticket To Heaven kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmvYmtsiLGdhZY Mark Knopfler - How Long kzbin.info/www/bejne/foi6q5V-jZl_n9E

[@godofdestiny6595]

Brother in arms Mandela live Version or the ON THE NIGHT live Version also are an amazing piece of art by Dire STRAITS. Also telegraph road, News, once upon a time in the west are amazing songs

[@catrionahall8435]

Loved them live and from the studio.

[@lidiorandon234]

I saw Dire straits for the first time in Verona in 1991 and I was on Mark Knopfler's last solo tour in 2019 .. Also as a soloist he has composed wonderful songs such as speedway at Nazareth(live),why aye man (live),Saling to Philadelphia or the sweet .”Wherever I go “with Ruth Moody ..

[@valmontvicomte8156]

I love and I always loved Dire Straits. Such a talented band with insane complicity. I saw them live 4 times and it was always a different and great journey. I love your comments and channel, especially when you 'did covers of Black Sabbath as a real Ozzy Osbourne' hidden girl. I hope you will react more to 70's / 80's and 90's bands ..... such great music during these decades ..... Take care !

[@27thangel23]

Greetings from Canada, For a pure FEELING from Mark: "Calling Elvis" LIVE 'On the Night' 1993. Where you will experience Mark trading riffs with Paul Franklin on Pedal Steel guitar that you will be humming for a week. Peace, love and bellbottoms.

[@StevenQ74]

The version from Wembley 1985 is even better. David Knopfler was not in the band anymore during this concert, he left the band during the recording of the third album in 1980.

[@bernardfinch7046]

Absolutely right for me that version is on another level 16 mins of magic......

[@frv84]

To me this one is out of this world, it was and still is a spiritual experience, then none of the other versions could compete even if I love them a lot..

[@gn7740]

I used to go to the Spanish city every weekend. Fabulous place and formed wonderful memories of my childhood.

[@Aditya-yg1ce]

Hello. Greetings from Indonesia. Dire Straits has always been my favorite. Their songwriting has proved the test of time, they are true classics. A few of my favorites are 'Telegraph Road', 'Love Over Gold' and 'You and Your Friend'. Cheers. ❤

[@peter9910]

The intro to this song worth checking out as well

[@imgoodatmoaning9561]

Agree the intro is lovely.

[@arisultanik]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mark Knopflers art. He is a master story teller, musician, performer and of course guitarist. For more dire straits see Telegraph Road - Alchemy live and Private Investigations live. But there is so much more from the Dire Straits. MKs career continued solo after the dissolution of the Dire Straits in the 90s. He has since recorded 9 albums and 9 movie scores. My favorite movie scores of his are Local Hero and The Princess Bride. Enjoy.

[@markbrooks8144]

Brilliant. That’s been a favourite of mine for nearly 40 years. Telegraph Road and Sultans of Swing from the same concert are equally great. David Knopfler had left the band by this time. Also Romeo and Juliet, Private Investigations. Pretty much anything from the “Alchemy Live“ tour.

[@fredericknalaremah939]

Wonderful group and wonderful music. Knopfler was a master at his craft and one of the greatest guitarists ever with a touch that was as deeply moving. I would suggest music from their greatest live performances such as Live on the Night 1993, Brothers in Arms is stunning as is Romeo and Juliet. Also there final night in Sydney Australia around that time, a very emotional night. Always good are Sultans of Swing and of course Telegraph Road. For me his best live performance ever was a small live gig around 17 years ago called 'A night in London'' musical perfection with Sultans of Swing the ultimate best ever!

[@stevew3196]

One.of my favourite Dire Straits songs because technically it's fairly complex.A better, in my opinion, performance of this song was at Sydney in 1986. Mark & David Knopfler were in the original line up with bass player John Ilsley (bassist in this performance). In this line uo were Hal Lindes (guitar) Terry Williams (Drums) Alan Clark (Keyboards) Guy Fletcher (Piano) Chris White (Sax & Flute) On the Sydney tour Hal was replaced by American Guitarist Jack Sonni. Mark met Jack at Buddy's Guitars where he worked. Jack studied literature and was for a while the Manager Writer in residence at Marth's Vineyard. American steel guitarist Paul Franklin often played with the band. Mark's style is fairly unique finger picking, he developed the technique of bending or vibrating THREE strings at the same time. Jack loved music and the guitar and was a flamboyant character. He died this year on August 30th age 68. I recommend you view the 1986 version of Tunnel of Love and also check out Brothers in Arms.

[@juergenblaas6573]

Alan Clarke on keys and piano

[@shawnlowery6246]

lol! Love the volume warning! So perfect! 😂

[@MinistryOfDarkness11]

Song called Brothers In Arms from DIRE STRAITS Live ON THE NIGHT 1993. If you react to this, have your tissues handy. Loving your channel and reacting to my favorite artist MK. Did you know he's left handed playing right handed guitar so he has incredible control on those strings that he bends sometimes 3 at once to get a unique sound. Cheers 🎸🎸🎸

[@CoolCoyote]

the organ at the beginning is a nostalgia piece for 'baby boomers' ferris wheel, basically marks a romantic in his soul so its a lovely song. .. goes quiet then mark sings And girl it looks so pretty to me like it always did Like the Spanish city to me when we were kids Girl it looks so pretty to me like it always did Like the Spanish city to me when we were kids i guess thats what it feels like to be love

[@Alan-lt6us]

Always takes me back, growing up0 in the North East, going to Spanish city amusement park, on the Waltzers ride!

[@musashimiyamoto586]

You are so lucky to have the good fortune to hear their songs for the first time. But for me, even the 1000th time is as satisfying and amazing and wondrous and emotional as the first time around. One of the greatest bands ever to grace a stage. As for more eargasms from them where do we start? Sultans of swing, Telegraph Road, Romeo and Julie (same Alchemy tour), Brothers in Arms (Sidney or 1985 Mandela concert), One upon a time in the west, Private Investigations, On every street, Calling Elvis, Private Investigations. Should all be live performances (Sydney, Wembley or from On the Night 1993).

[@writoacharjya]

A beautiful reaction indeed. Keep on!

[@barrylamb2407]

that tunes is about a little seaside town near where i live in north east england

[@amtabarreto]

So beautiful ❤️

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

Try the first track from the "Alchemy" album "Once Upon a Time In The West"

[@fredericknalaremah939]

Not sure if you've heard them before but can I recommend a couple of live performances...Cutting Crew at Rockpalast in 2007 with Died in your Arms...amazing and then the best pop song ever written...Procol Harum, 'A Whiter shade of pale' live in Denmark I think...Still leaves me emotionally gone!

[@zambrana95]

El cantante de esta gran banda,no solo es uno de los grandes guitarristas de la historia,si no que ademas ha dicho;en muchas entrevistas: YO SOY UN AFICIONADO,comparado con PACO DE LUCIA.YO creo Mark es uno de los grandes.Quién es o ha sido el mejor.Para gustos los colores.🎶🎸🌷🎶

[@marioandreacocco446]

Nice emotional reaction ❤❤❤thanks

[@jeffkan118]

You look relaxed n cool.

[@2121gateman]

Thank you for a great reaction. I'm a lifetime Mark Knopfler fan. If you get a chance listen to the song he wrote about the tragic events of 9 11. The anniversary today. Great song. Very emotional. Song is called. If this is goodbye. Thank you.

[@sebastiansolimando1464]

cordial greetings from Uruguay great video 🤟🤪

[@AnthonyUpson]

Just love this song they don’t write them like this these days.

[@derekdamms7380]

I ACTUALLY LOOKED UP THE (LYRICS) AND FROM WHAT I READ THE SONG IS ABOUT A CARNIVAL OR (FAIR) AS WE CALLED IT IN ENGLAND. MARK KNOPLER GREW UP IN (NEWCASTLE) ENGLAND. HE USED TO GO QUITE OFTEN TO THIS FAIR WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND AT THE TIME. HE USED TO TAKE HIMSELF & HIS GIRLFRIEND ON (THE TUNNEL OF LOVE) THE CARNIVAL OR FAIR WAS CALLED (THE SPANISH CITY)

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

Great video, thank you so much! A little story..just before DS became famous, they did a lot of universities in the UK. Now at that time punk bands were flooding the venues every where, so when DS were due, looking at the band name, a LOT of the students thought ahh, Dire Straits, sounds possible punk, obviously not..when they came on stage, every one, punks, prog lovers, metal etc, all enjoyed the concert, that says a lot, including myself. .

[@marioandreacocco446]

Brothers in Arms fron "om the night "❤❤

[@kevindobson6568]

Cant wait for my 2 Robert Palmer request s😊

[@SJH279]

May I recommend 'The Man's Too Strong' from the Brothers in Arms' album. Musically and lyrically, worthy of analysis.

[@xavierleclair3656]

Génial 😊👍😎

[@henriklundthorsen1926]

I heard them live in 1992 - they are absolutely incredible live performers. I have so many favorite songs - telegraph road, love over gold and all the other well known songs. But try to listen to some of their less known songs like Skateaway (and the entire "Making movies" album), You and your friend, The man's too strong etc

[@kevindobson3701]

Can't wait for my 2 requests

[@JuanManuel-il5qf]

Best solo ever

[@JohnR1298]

Try Romeo & Julie, a slow number but superb guitar work. I played it to death when it was released, I was 15 and head over heals with a girl in my class but she wasn't interested 😩😢😭 Telegraph road is excellent and a very special bit of storytelling 👍☺

[@U2addicted1]

The whole album Alchemy is awesome. My absolute favourite track however is Telegraph Road

[@andrewmorton9327]

This is great, but the Wembley performance is even better.

[@michaelhamilton1290]

React to Telegraph road from the same concert.

[@cssodre]

😊love your accent! Southern?

[@johnpoile1451]

Reaction suggestion from 1969, Norman Greenbaum with Spirit in the sky. Apologies if you have covered this one already..

[@coradesune7537]

I think they had one wonderful night together but at the end she left and he let her walk away, preferring to just remember.

[@deanpritchard8499]

The 85 version at Wembley is far better. ❤️

[@kevindobson6568]

My 3rd and last Robert Palmer request The long and Winding Road by Robert Palmer ❤

[@PjRjHj]

Unpopular opinion, but i prefer the solo on the studio version.

[@ishineandburn]

I prefer Australia live version

[@imgoodatmoaning9561]

David had left at this stage.

[@juhavantanen2644]

sorry its blocked

[@elcapitan428]

this was indeed one of the many great live versions... but honestly... if you would like to get your mind blown into a kazillion pieces ... you should give the Live at Wembley 85 version a chance.... promise you that you won't regret it... the end solo...wow... just magical....even more beautiful, more intense, more finesse than the Alchemy Live version ... mesmorizing...one of the best solo's ever ... cheers and have a great day 😉 I found the link for you, copied to let it start at the ending solo....wow...just wow... so pls enjoy....cheers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaraX93lMh1ocUsi=UUi4pGg1OLPffJ--&t=608

[@bernardfinch7046]

The Wembley version is untouchable but lots of people say Alchemy is better but I just can't see it.......