Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing Live On The Night 1992

[@brettlamont4965]

No backing tracks, no computers, just true music performed by great artist. Got to love the 60s thru the early 90s for great music and great bands.

[@yesitsvish]

wanna bet?

[@brettlamont4965]

@@yesitsvish maybe. It was recorded in 1992. The computers I used weren’t that capable. But maybe.

[@DireStraitsDrummer95]

1 MILLION VIEWS?!?!?! WHERE DID YOU ALL COME FROM?!?!? this is crazy!!! so happy to see so many DS and MK fans suddenly showing up to watch this 12 year old video!!!

[@jimwilliams3816]

The Dire Straits channel has released some very old versions of Sultans recently, and that may be pushing traffic to yours. One was the original quartet, and a version very close to the original studio recording, albeit missing one verse. I’ve been binging on Sultans, so here I am. Great live version, deserving of the 1M views you’ve gotten.

[@martanellytorrescontreras2561]

Esto si es música señores

[@martanellytorrescontreras2561]

MARAVILLA DE MÚSICA.

[@bradleyebling1464]

I came from listening to this on the AM dial back when it came out in 78 or 79 and still love it !!!!!

[@fabienlouvel5536]

1 more million in only 1 year.

[@ikill4klondikebars]

Imagine if there was no youtube. Performances like this wouldn't be available to the masses. Performances like this would go unseen. KZbin's existence has allowed for an endless flow of music to be available at our fingertips. Thank you to the uploader for sharing this.

[@DrGildovideosculturaisSimoes]

Really different! It’s like it is a new Sultans of Swing. Congratulations to musicians 👏👏👏

[@stevenjosephs9]

Exactly , loved this since I first heard it

[@robertkoenig5897]

Thank God for youtube!

[@garyhall704]

This would be a great virtual concert outdoors or at the drive in?

[@opheliabastillada6910]

~ yes thank you also for uploading... as we know MUSIC is the universal language of mankind...loveu..DIRE STRAITS...🎶💞🎶

[@Zamppa86]

How he improvises the solo, almost every time he plays the song, is a sign of a magician. Familiar song but still somehow different every single time. Only a musical genious can create something like that.

[@artistecat]

I had to close my eyes so I could 100% concentrate on the music. I didn't want to miss one note. Pure magical.

[@lenraby5920]

Some people say they were an underrated band, not to music lovers. DS were a fantastic group and Mark is an incredible guitarist.

[@JoseRodriguez-ni8lg]

I will never ever stop playing this song and finding a new feeling about it. For me this is one of the best MASTERPIECE of the Universe creations.

[@DireStraitsDrummer95]

Who DARES thumb down this elegant masterpiece?!!!!!

[@bah7392]

Why not? This is a very bad performance !

[@MrTuner-ih8ks]

@@bah7392 AHAHAJAJA

[@mauricebrocklehurst2358]

I'll dare give it a thumbs down 👎 but I would be lying 🤥 👌👍🤘

[@Mouseend]

@@bah7392 Bad? Do you listen to modern music, or what?

[@AWguitar2006]

@@bah7392 r u nuts

[@jimnewl]

Mark is completely in charge of that instrument at all times. It's inspiring to watch. I feel honored for having been allowed to witness this.

[@armandolima823]

After literally millions times hearing it, still give me shivers. This is not normal, this is the best guitar in the universe. Ever. Period.

[@fg2741]

You must be in the dark, that's why you get shivers.

[@waynem4791]

@@fg2741 Brilliant.

[@marysesiebert890]

Magique. Orchestration inouie, des solos de guitare à tomber et la voix maîtrisée et enchanteresse. Ça fait du bien, vu l'époque actuelle !!

[@erichayes2890]

End of Story.

[@nickpeel8350]

Sultans? Actually, where it all began for me: the 45 year love affair with the music by and from MK/the Straits

[@TheSinisterMister]

While learning this song on the guitar I came to realize that these men truly are the Sultans..of Swing.

[@judegrant6664]

"Sultans of Swing" is still among the all-time coolest songs ever! But what makes Dire Straits (and Mark Knopfler, especially), stand out is how they find such uniquely talented other musicians (in addition to their regular drummer) for, like, saxophone and piano. Regardless of who is among Dire Straits as a regular or "just tonight" as a guest during THIS performance, they always produce a sound that, to me, is just overwhelming. Still way high among my all-time favorites!!!

[@ER-xi8ig]

Totalmente de acuerdo!!!!👏👏👏 saludos desde México!🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@kimmytuna5180]

Absolutely incredible! Don't think he ever plays this the same way twice. Every version is a different solo master piece! Incredible!!!!

[@stefanr5430]

my absolute favorite version. the energy, the solo's... simply the best ever

[@johannmichieldejager8292]

This video is definitive of so many things. Best front man, best guitar solo, best saxophone solo, best duet, best version of this song, (best video of this performance too,) etc etc.. Respect!

[@gabrielstatescu9039]

Grate ghitarist. !!! Gaby

[@dakbagr1571]

@@gabrielstatescu9039 gurate...gujrat

[@conorsmith8551]

The drummer too , give him an honourable mention

[@randyjones280]

He has an unusual but incredible technique. My favorite, no pick just the thumb, index and middle fingers and what a joy to listen to him do it. AMAZING

[@alessandroverduchi9976]

SENTIRLA E' UN MISTO DI MUSICA E ARTE NON ESISTE NESSUNO AL MONDO COME LUI LO SENTO DA 40 ANNI E RIMANGO INCANTATO DA SEMPRE !!!

[@Marko_Horvat]

Mark's guitar playing craft from that era is unmatched!

[@lynncuthbert2307]

He made that Guitar sing.. 🎶🎸🎸❤️❤️

[@silvanaberbell563]

Demais ❤❤

[@AB-jz9ns]

@@lynncuthbert2307And also makes the guitar cry at times. It’s like playing with your emotions.

[@maximmuldermans8514]

Mark is a real hero, look how easily he plays there ... and the fantastic interplay with the sax is amazing!

[@nickmcp7191]

Here's the thing, though: the guitar track on this tends to follow on close lines each time he plays it, subject to a bit of improvisation, but the sax player is interacting the call & response based on his feel of where to go with it. Knopfler's brilliant on this (as ever) but the sax player's phenomenal.

[@theodorebritton7536]

Really good to hear that good music is a very useful thing the gartarist Mark is wonderful nothing has been done to sound track never have I ever heard such talent. Hope this group finds a way to stay together

[@DaddoFatto94]

Best Live i've ever seen in my life, and Dire Straits is not even my favourite band, but this is beyond human.

[@robertotartaglia65]

Altro che certi cantanti che ci sono oggi, i dire strits gli fa un baffo.

[@mr.topplyjidzo342]

The Live Alchemy is the best concert movie ever.

[@jonmorley1231]

Living proof, if proof was ever needed that Mark Knopfler earns the right to be called a Genius.

[@vivianeprudentiabuelens9142]

T’es well listen to SRV 0:37

[@Nusalor74]

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@EdikEfremihev]

Марк неповторим и этим всё доказано.

[@Pookie2807]

This is the best version of Sultans of Swing on here! The interplay between Mark and the sax player is incredible....like a duel for fun....and MK's guitar work is totally unreal! Fantastic! He is THE BEST....ah, and that gorgeous smile of his......

[@hankreardon6998]

That freaking drummer is killing it too. Mark only plays with the best.

[@SeligTiles]

Nah. Live aid was.

[@gordonsim4176]

Disagree listen to uniondale

[@caiuscosades8538]

I preffer alchemy version but this one is great too

[@adolfogarciahernan640]

Sin duda alguna...es la mejor....el duelo con el saxo es simplemente.excepcional.

[@KarinWhitehair]

Every evening I am almost crying when the music stops, it is just unbelievable what impact this piece of art has on me. Thanks, Mark Knopfler and your incredible band.

[@wilsonflorencio-bs1gl]

Vida que segue.levante a cabeça. Boa sorte pra vc

[@mauricebrocklehurst2358]

Mark knopfler master of improvisational guitaring, a true great guitarist 🎸 👍 👏 👌

[@BENjamin3931]

His guitar work is flawless!

[@tims.4728]

One of the best live performances...I've seen....

[@Chirtopher-x4e]

Then you need to check out Alchemy live. 100x better.

[@tomosprey6310]

Defo

[@adrianswojak6732]

Mark K. - Master of the guitar. Then and today (2023)

[@rockabyebaby6111]

Those fingers... the finesse of a ballet dancer ❤❤😊😊

[@davidbyrne8639]

it doesnt get better than this .. best guitar solo .. hands down ....

[@leeups123]

The solo had me 😮😮😮😮😮 and the sax and Mark had a smile on my face the whole time. Great job, incredible performance

[@deantsar6246]

Simply unbeatable. Best guitar picking in the world 👍👍👍

[@mattblack9069]

The king of the rift.

[@oussamasahar2438]

We will never find such art.

[@albaniasummer1993]

I love dire straits. This music makes me happy and to love my life more

[@michaelm670]

Guitar work flawless, piano,drummer,sax etc flawless. The way the band comes together at the end is exceptional. First saw this on tv about 18 years ago and thanks to utube I'm able to enjoy over and over again

[@nikitapermyakov7586]

А я услышал его впервые в 85 году, мне было 10 лет и с тех пор мы вместе! Привет из России!!

[@henrico7niente]

Master Piece. Pure nature. No computers, etc. Thats how music keeps alive. Thanks Marc and the crew. All top.

[@tomslivick8620]

Yes!

[@shashwathsundar]

its even better than the studio version!!!!! :) loved it!!!!!!

[@goef1]

I saw 3 live versions of "sultans of swing" today and i cant decide witch its better...this is God music...kids,listen,this is music!

[@rws-xx5hf]

Live the interaction of all the musicians particularly Knofler and the Sax player ... On another level...raises the bar for live performances of iconic songs.

[@num7088]

Not just how good he is, but the fact that Knopfler makes it look so effortless, makes me want to smash my guitar into little pieces.

[@judith6571]

Still makes me want to marry him. Have mercy.

[@ricardolamuela]

Son unos artistas reputados muchos años en la música y son buenísimos tocando mucho arte tienen marc nofrer y compañía arte

[@thesongtowoody]

its the song writing, as much as the playing, the song writing more.....so keep playing, if you like, write something original thats yours only...youre unique....

[@ricardolamuela]

@@thesongtowoody muchas gracias por responderme y que vaya bien

[@opinionista.]

A truly masterful performance by the guitar guru, Mark....I hadn't watched this concert version before. Knopfler, a legend from the day Dire Straits launched their album in 1978, which was the very first record album I bought in my life.

[@ettoregelli6834]

MARK Is Great. What a musician !!!

[@stevewright6008]

I love the interaction on this song between Knopfler and Chris White. Its like a guitar / sax duel. The expressions on knopflers face is like he is trying to catch out White. Love this one. Fantastic musicians. I remember going to this concert when it came to Gateshead, UK. Its still to this day, one of the best concerts I have been to.

[@TheJccesar24]

When everyone and everything comes together in a performance you get.. Dire Straits- Sultans of Swing Live 1992 Basel. What a performance!

[@ruchirmalkapurkar5400]

Just imagine this incredible performance is from year 1992 and that was the time there was no phone or camera... Even the crowd watching them live got recorder just 1% of them... They were witnessing the true masterpiece live which is saved in their memories... They will never forget it... We missed that era born too late... It's just like a travelling solo with no phone camera no internet but with peace of nature.... I wrote that much but still missing some words... Totally speechless 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘

[@scottkenny6770]

Doesn't get any better than that , seen them live before phones and never had a camera but good memories of one of the better bands I'd seen.

[@AgentRafa]

Well said my friend.👍👍👍👍

[@25MUGEN]

The build up between the sax & mark.k with the crowds clapping in the air just give the chills man... what an awesome feeling it was if we were to be there.

[@danmadoorappen6339]

Anything like that anymore!!!

[@nuradeenlaga5790]

The most beautiful version of music for this song I've seen

[@lepeinteurderue1583]

Probably one of the best live version, especially the very sweetly creative and cristalline first half of this standard as played/revisited here. MARKKNOPFLERING HISTORY !

[@daydreamer8469]

I'm speechless!!! No words can mere describe how this rendition made me feel....👌👌

[@SMG706]

by far the best performance of this song i've ever seen His guitar work is flawless!

[@steviecbf]

can we just take a moment to recognise Chris Whitten on the drums.............................. such an epic performance on such a small set-up , magnificent and drives the whole version. This was peak music.

[@17837]

Magnificent, precisely !

[@pennycarroll9006]

My first time hearing this concert! Thanks to KZbin! It's awesome!!! 🎉

[@acielito28]

Dire Straits were called "the biggest British rock band of the 80s" by Classic Rock magazine;[10] their 1985-1986 world tour, which included a performance at Live Aid in July 1985, set a record in Australasia.[11] Their final world tour from 1991 to 1992 sold 7.1 million tickets. Dire Straits won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards (Best British Group twice), two MTV Video Music Awards, and various other awards.[12] They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Dire Straits have sold between 100 million and 120 million records worldwide, including 51.4 million certified units, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time

[@tomslivick8620]

Thanks for the great info. 78 and still love the music startin' in the 40s till now2024. Wow what a ride! And it aint over. Was out dancing with my lady last night. Thanks.

[@dannylmeats]

Loving the wry interplay with the sax. I have listened to this on repeat for two days, just too good for words

[@21yosoy]

no me canso de escuchar este tema...hoy a los 55, me siento mas joven que nunca,el llanto que brotan de las cuerdas de la guitarra me llevan a estados emocionales ,sin droga, increibles, es como volar por el universo entre galaxias y nebulosas, junto a mi hijo angel del cielo...dire, es una banda que me transporta a mi emocion mas profunda....y de ahi desde el alma profunda hacia el cielo...........

[@adolfogarciahernan640]

Siento lo mismo que tú...a los 60.

[@mercedesperez8627]

Y yo a los 65

[@21yosoy]

... ya han pasado 11 años más.. con 66.. sigo sintiendo lo mismo... buenas energías positivas...

[@keithb_3]

@@21yosoy it’s just too good !

[@brucejenner4800]

Hey man, I hear you, personally I'm glad that all of mere mortals can click onto video treasures such as this.

[@tomslivick8620]

Yes!

[@dendata8741]

Mark Knopfler is a guitar god - what a freaking great performance!

[@jurgenflink4387]

Es ist immer wieder ein Genuss diese Version zu hören. Spielfreude und Genialität 🎷🎹👍

[@gerrymulhall2158]

it,s amazing the way he just free flows through his fingers without using a pluck, he,s one of a very few who does this🤩😲

[@pla1945]

How can anyone be this talented?

[@jeffprenoveau4841]

One of the best shows I’ve ever seen in 92 at Portland coliseum. Great band! Oregon

[@LCculater]

One of the greatest guitar player in the world ❤❤❤, drummer amazing too ❤

[@vicko77]

this is their best ever final playing at the end... they are truly good rock and roll band... i was in love with DS when I was like 17. Then,later, I found a different music, but the times with DS I will never forget... ;)

[@bqrre]

This is magic, absolutely magic. Like someone said here before; "Mark Knopfler is in a class of his own".

[@peterjongsma3221]

Greatest tune of The Century.

[@nicolaifossum5392]

I just had some of the best minutes in my life while listening to this song. It's just epic.

[@brooksgreene8390]

His finger-picking gives such a unique sound.

[@gmatiti1582]

Superbe ! La composition, l'orchestration, Mark extaordinaire accompagné des meilleurs.

[@rustymansuetti2234]

Imagine the people that were there for this performance! Wow! Definitely a highlight of a a lifetime! Awesome!

[@Richarkin]

Yes exactly ..people enjoying this moment ..no cell phones recording

[@sydysp]

Nunca ira existir um igual ao Mark, rei da guitarra , melhor exibiçao de Sultan of Swing de todos os tempos Basel 92

[@henrytan4363]

He is incredible how can he play guitar just like that?it's one of a kind.

[@hankreardon6998]

The pinnacle of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. Man, no part of the fretboard left untouched. Makes it look easy with that sheepish grin.

[@davel6836]

After all of these years, it is still da best! 😀

[@christophepigne8612]

Je suis heureux d'avoir connu cette belle époque. Instant magique qui vous emmène vers d'autres cieux.

[@sergiomunozrodriguez7459]

Hoy en día ya no hay presentaciones de ese calibre. Qué calidad musical!!!

[@countroshculla]

7 dudes clicked on dislike as they realized that they will ever play the guitar as well as Mark can. That's ok dude, neither can the rest of us but we clicked on like cause this is an awesome version of an awesome song by an awesome band with an awesome guitarist!

[@aleherzko]

This is, by far, the BEST version ever! Thank you so much for posting it!

[@hassantaleb6297]

Le meilleur guitariste de tous les temps...incroyable

[@giannisandrucci620]

Simply FANTASTIC !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chatayahunsawong7115]

Saw them live in Brisbane 1986 - still best concert I’ve seen. Genius on the guitar!

[@Lostinthelandofsmiles]

Not seen this version, thank u uploader. Another epic live performance by one of my all time favourite bands ever! Epic as always, never fails to impress. Hairs stand on my arms during these live performances- highly appreciated 🙏❤️🙏

[@maxbien2382]

ONE OF A KIND OF BAND HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES PLEASE CONTINUE, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOU

[@robertocaparrosvelasco6228]

the best ever!!!

[@baco8288]

Wow. There are no words to do that justice - just absolute musical genius and he makes it look so easy

[@paulapaularaejohnson]

best of all time...will never be topped with this guitar playing! GENIUS

[@dannysloop2236]

Have watched this a hundred times and enjoy that the musicians seem to really be enjoying playing together!

[@jsherif6]

Dire Straight are just emotionally inspiring for me.their music still gives me so much hope even in my late fifties, and I am from Algeria.

[@paulmercury1962]

La migliore performance live dei Dire Straits e forse una delle migliori nel panorama musicale mondiale. 9 artisti sul palco e un Mark Knopfler nella grazia di DIO. Ebbi modo di vederli all'arena di Verona e conservo un ricordo meraviglioso. Oggi non ci sono più band di questo livello e la cosa che fa meraviglia è che nonostante l'età senile, l'artrite alle dita, la sciatalgia alla schiena, quando ancora si muovono questi mostri sacri, i palazzetti si riempiono di fan di tutte le generazioni, dai vecchietti come me ai bambini di 8 anni. Tutti disposti a perdonare qualche stecca, qualche passaggio a vuoto ma felici di vederli ancora una volta. Vale per Mark, per David Gilmour e per tutti colori che ci hanno fatto compagnia nella vita. Grazie Mark per tutto quello che ci hai donato.

[@francivaldoclementino51]

Oh My godd Absolutely BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS I LOVE DIRE STRAITS 😍🤩💚💛🤍🖤🤍💖

[@alokeganguly393]

This guy was, is and will be GOD of Guitar playing.

[@HillaryCampbell-cw4pl]

amazing no words to describe thar😊😊

[@Beerbatter1962]

This is the perfect definition of jamming...so incredibly awesome.

[@markhorton3041]

Amazing Version of this song!!!

[@KarinWhitehair]

I watched so many appearences of Mark, he never had a smiling face and happy face after this performance, Youth must be really something special......................... It is, from my experiences... .

[@JohnDoe-zo2yq]

Beautiful song Mark one of the greatest guitarists ever!!

[@davethursfield9283]

An incredible performance.

[@zorro1953]

Extraordinary performance

[@linovasquezacho5896]

I always liked this song but in concert the sound of the piano is more complete in the company of the saxon and the guitar is magnificent when you close your eyes it is as if you were present live at that concert.... good video

[@johncooper9009]

Just out of this world pure perfection never tire of it, leaves you lost for words

[@ankapregelj-strle5353]

Beautiful music for all time❤.

[@elviramanasmarin9623]

Gracias. Ha bosotros. Por es cuchar. La buena. Música. Ha. Y. Soi. Una mujer. Soi. Gerrera.

[@gazjohnson7700]

well said.couldnt have put it better myself.mk is a god like genius!!! nobody can match his play style. guitar god!!!!!!!