First Time Ever Hearing Dire Straits "Sultans Of Swing" Reaction | Asia and BJ

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[@tariqaslam494]

Yeah this was a shortened version which is unfortunate! "Live Alchemy" is the version y'all should check out. It's an amazing performance of the song and shows you how talented they really are!

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

100% agree. One of the best live performances ever! Mark and the drummer just go off on that version! 🔥🔥🎸🥁

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Especially with Asia having so much appreciation for showmanship. That show is filled with it.

[@yaktaxi1234567]

@@kevinmclaughlin1092 Yup. 100% .

[@anthonywebb523]

Yeah absolutely check out the live alchemy version.

[@macronom]

Too late for this song. But there is always "Telegraph Road", which is the best song from "Alchemy" in my opinion.

[@racinnut77]

This is a hacked to pieces version of the song. It leaves out a verse and the guitar solo during the outro. Check out their version from Wembley Stadium in 1985, or from Live Aid. He's singing about a band playing in a club in front of very few people. It's based on a true story of his experience.

[@ChrisB-xm3mg]

My understanding is that they weren't very good, but they were having a hell of a time

[@donnahart3554]

absolutely a bad hacked up version - you have to get the longer version with the solo

[@jeffsmith4188]

Listen to the longer version ...👍

[@Muckylittleme]

Yeah shame that,

[@Dooklawz]

@@Muckylittleme dammit, to cut off his solo in this song is criminal.... and I swore I heard the tempo/ or playback speed warp and change twice...or it was my tinitus... but yea you guys...go grab the full album/studio version...sounds much more complete in many ways

[@myownchannel247]

Asia is right! they did not play the entire song, missing the outro guitar solo which is 🔥

[@Andrew46_2]

Alchemy live version has extended solos. Its an amazing live performance Should check it out.

[@Go4Jeph]

Yes. This is the best one. They were having a blast. And the drummer stood out more in that one.

[@Quinctili]

Agreed, Alchemy, one of the greatest tours ever, and one of the greatest recordings. His purity of string striking, split string technique is phenomenal. I could (and do!) listen to this musical purity every week. Telegraph Road, Once Upon a Time In The West, and particularly Brothers In Arms get me every time.

[@obelisk21]

Agreed that this is the best live version I have seen of this song. Also as some have suggested, Terry Williams' drum arrangement for this live performance brings up the energy in the song incredibly and rivals Mark Knopfler's playing as being the most memorable part of the performance.

[@Muckylittleme]

So many times with reaction videos the optimum or best vide is not reacted to, not their fault at all but it is the double edged sword of going in blind.

[@beefjake]

Alchemy tour version or Live Wembley ’85 with a saxophone duel. Bit different but both so excellent!!

[@gernblanston5697]

Knopfler has said that the song is about stopping into a bar in London and seeing a pretty bad band playing to a virtually empty bar but seeing that the guys were into it despite their lack of talent and some stuff being said in the crowd. Knopfler said the singer closed the show by saying, "Thank you. We're the Sultans of Swing."

[@ronrestorff4548]

The band was a jazz Dixieland band and good for part time musicians. They were playing in a club with mostly young people who wanted some rock n roll.

[@gernblanston5697]

@@ronrestorff4548 I heard the story that the band wasn't good. I'm glad to hear that they were good. That makes more sense given the lyrics. Thanks!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Mark Knopfler has said in many, many interviews that the band in question was pretty bad. In one interview with Brian Johnson, Knopfler said they weren't the sultans of anything, let alone swing. (That's the gist - it's not a direct quote.) The main reason he remembered that band so well was they didn't think they were bad at all. They thought they were great. He said he had to admire their swagger, basically because that's all they had - and that made it all the more comical to him.

[@michaelblack1864]

I believe KZbinr jago hazard has done a video on this searching for the pub and band in question.

[@markjordan8919]

It strange that he suggests that they were not good now when, if you listen to the words, he's written them a great review: "A band is blowing Dixie, double four time, You feel alright when you hear the music ring." "Well now you step inside but you don't see too many faces Coming in out of the rain they hear the jazz go down Competition in other places Uh but the horns they blowin' that sound." "You check out guitar George, he knows-all the chords Mind, it's strictly rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or sing," "He can play the honky-tonk like anything, Saving it up for Friday night." That's a good review, it makes me wish I'd caught the band, and Mark was impressed and happy to have caught the gig at the time. The sadness is they're playing their hearts out and there's hardly anyone listening. The fate of some very skilled jazz bands in pubs in south East London in the late 1970s when this song is set.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love Dire Straits. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. They have had so many hits including "Sultans Of Swing", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.

[@sparkysjoint1616]

Honestly, "Fade to Black" is their best song.

[@vinsgraphics]

Too many to list, but I'm especially partial to "It Never Rains" (the outro!!), "Calling Elvis," "Ride Across the River," "Planet of New Orleans" and of course "Brothers In Arms."

[@adelhoudrouge215]

That's right. They don't have a bad song ! That' true.

[@NaturalMuscleSF]

The story behind this song is one of the best in the history of rock music. This song is the epitome of 70s classic rock.

[@bigglesharrumpher4139]

Mark is genius on the guitar. He's about 72 now. There are some recent interviews where he is discussing some interesting aspects of guitar-playing that feel like you are getting a Masters degree in music. Special guy.

[@strikebr]

My feelings exactly, In a time with no MP3, we had to run miles to get a good recording, but this was worth all the hard work to get.

[@525569andrea]

Y’all should check out the full song when you get the chance with the guitar outtro. Don’t worry you’re not the only ones, ppl always react to this version by accident. But the outtro honestly makes the entire song 👌🏼🔥😊

[@francoisroy1501]

Yep... You missed the last guitar solo!

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

Yes Please do the long version

[@michaelmiller7434]

Ab-so-lutely listen to the full song!!!

[@gerardroll6468]

One of the greatest bands ever from the UK. Of course, “Money for Nothing” is another classic of theirs that contains some superb guitar work 🔥🎸🔥

[@penderyn8794]

North east England* Uk is such a dead corporate name 🤢

I don't know why, but I always thought they were australians!!!

[@mollie3484]

@@penderyn8794 yep near Newcastle. Proud to be a Geordie.

[@drew65sep]

One of the "signature" MTV vids from back in the day...

[@coltjames4322]

Man, I hate that song so much.

[@bryansproles2879]

Mark Knopfler is well-known for playing lead guitar (solos, lead breaks, etc) without a pick. Not many players can play fast like that without one. Very unique playing style he has.

[@lyna4873]

The live version from Alchemy Live is a MUST--really stunning. Brings you right out of your seat!

[@Pixelologist]

What really elevates their music, for my money, is Mark Knopfler's tasty guitar licks. His playing evinces a remarkable mix of bravura technique, incredible precision, and a very musical restraint - his guitar talks; he's not just trying to squeeze in as many notes as possible.

[@kidyubyub]

Knopfler is a badass!!

[@silversliver1592]

Well said

[@goittoog7563]

Asia's dazzling beauty and BJ's timely knowledgeable commentary make this MUST SEE tv

[@danhuyck527]

once upon a time there was no such thing as "Autotune" when everyone didn't sound the same. singers had unique voices, and had to be good to be successful.

[@christiaanschoenmakers1290]

And in those days... They were good. In a wsy that no longer exists.

[@eibbor171]

yep back in the day actually had to have talent to go big and not just a scandal and some heavily relied upon gimmicks to stay relevant

[@legend9335]

Where did it all go to? Lost to the digital world.

[@johnkerbey6724]

Check out the alchemy live version. Much longer and one of the best live performances ever

[@damnitjanet9450]

Yes! My favorite! The version they did left a lot out.

[@larryunsworth9573]

ooh that is the short version on the guitar solo. there is a much longer version that is their best performance! It is also a live version but a lot better than this one....you will love it! I always thought he was singing about their band but someone will be able to fill you in better than me.

[@timothybyrom5560]

A man that can take an infinitely diverse progression and make it sound simple. The craft in the guitar on this part is something to be studied.

[@ilikejohnhurt]

Mark Knopfler is an incredible guitar player. He uses his thumb as opposed to a pick. Gets such great tone.

[@davidpost428]

There's a longer version and this song rocks! They're telling the story of an imaginary swing band getting a gig in a tavern where the folks are not all in tune with the music but they play their own thing. Mark Knopfler is one of the great lead guitarists of rock. Live Aid was watched live by 2 billion people.

[@HIO_TriXHunt]

Well, the band exist, they said it in an interview, the song is about a real band, in a real pub, that Knopfler saw

[@kerrybarnes7289]

these guys were the biggest band all through the 80s - 90s he is telling stories of his life growing up in the UK

[@guillermoperis1673]

You MUST treat yourself and everybody else to this same song, in their concert "Alchemy". An unforgettable expierence. Legendary.

[@martin-vg7hf]

live alchemy version puts the drummer to god like status. Man he plays so many fills and rolls makes him the MVP of this song

[@singluna888]

They were my group from the 1st time I heard them. I worked in a sewing factory(before they moved to china) and in the mornings we had to listen to country. After lunch however,we got to rock. It helped. This was a fav for everyone there.

[@John-fk3rv]

Dire Straits were touring b4 they really hit it big. Stopped in a pub to have a beer, and a band was playing. The bands name was Sultan of Swing, and according to Mark Knoffler, they were terrible. This song is a true story.

[@martinstubbs7974]

This performance was cut short. Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius. The original version is a classic as is their live version from their alchemy album. Mark has written so many classic songs and, for me, is the greatest guitarist of all time. Take care guys. Best wishes from the UK.

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

I liked this song from the very first note I heard back in high school. Awesome band! I actually won a radio contest and got to go to their show, front row and, before the show, went backstage to meet the band. Really fun!!

[@secondstarllc]

My dad and uncle used to take fishing trips to the Sierras every year and this was always played blaring on the road. Great road trip song!!

[@ronlackey2689]

Perhaps one of the most underrated guitarists ever. Not by his fans and fellow musicians, but the general public.

[@desertdweller4501]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned, but, not only is he singing lead vocals, he’s also playing lead guitar, doing all the fills and solos. That is incredible.

[@sergegrattu5171]

No???!!!! Knopfler plays guitar !!!!! Nooooo??????

[@kevinmcbride7015]

Not much of todays music has this kind of heart and soul, but the extended version has much more guitar play.

[@randybass8842]

First time I heard this was on the radio on the Oregon coast, with the sound fading in and out from a distant Portland station. I told everyone I knew that this song was going to be a hit and the band was going to be big. Right on both counts.

[@andrewgrove6319]

You guys need to find the full version of this. There’s so much more to it.

[@ElizasGrammy]

If you ever happen to play Dire Straits: "Brothers In Arms" (official video, not live) you will literally (and I'm not kidding) hear a guitar weep. It will move you.

[@andyeql]

Nooooo!... never ever the official video - it cuts off the intro and outro.. you need the full length Album version kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6rOi5ZrepuIe6c

[@brianfisher6165]

He has a very distinctive voice and sure makes his guitar sing!!!🎶👌🎵👍🎼✌️

[@darwinmaus1083]

One of the things that I also enjoyed about Mark Knoflers song writing and performances is that he is a "Story Teller" and many of his songs reflect that = This song is based on him watching a weekend band called "The Sultans of Swing" one evening in London = His song "Money for Nothing" (The MTV Song) is based on him being in the Appliance Dept in a Large Department Store in New York and listening to complaining of the dept manager to his sales people while MTV was on a bank of televisions sets, Sting actually sings the backround vocals on the original recording and KZbin has a video of Knofler & Sting performing the song live at the Royal Albert Hall with Eric Clapton & Phil Collins on the drums = Great performance

[@steveh7108]

This music is kind of captivating isn't it. I remember the first time I heard it as a rock and roll Young teenager everyone seemed to like it and no one knew exactly why because it was not traditional Rock. It was simply captivating.

[@StatsJedi]

Ohhhh! Wish you had the FULL VERSION! This was a nice taste of the song. You owe it to yourself to hear it all!

[@rsheppydog]

Please check out the live Alchemy version to truly get the feel of how talented they are as musicians, it will also include 2 keyboard players but the drummer adds so much to the experience you will truly feel it in your soul. Thanks you two, prayers and blessings to you and yours for a safe and Happy New Year.

[@The0ldg0at]

The band called themselves Dire Straits at the time they were playing in the London pub scene and hoping to make it big. The lyrics are about those times when they could see other bands, with talented guys, playing previous generation music not to be popular but for the pleasure of it. Mark Knopfler's guitar sounds in this song are a collection of guitar styles of Mississipi's R&B (Dixie) of the 1950's.

[@cheampeake1680]

This band and song are worth a second listen. First to hear a whole live version that is not butchered like this one and to really appreciate Mark (and band's) musical genius. Please please listen to Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live). The song is about dropping in to hear a band playing one rainy evening in a small London jazz club.

[@billofalltrades2633]

My all time favorite song! Great band!

[@jameslake9806]

Loved this band for over 40 years. And this is my favorite song from them. And it's one of my very favorite songs, period! They rock! And I love the amazed look that Asia is giving! 👍😎👍 - DJ Jazzy J-Ray

[@larsegenes6031]

Alchemy live is special. The drummer really shines and there is a sick instrumental break

[@ratowey]

This song was cut short, the solo was about to start. This is one of the greatest of solo`s of all time.

[@raycewilliams3300]

This song is basically about a band that is playing in a pub in London. It's sort of introducing the band and their music to a hypothetical observer, a newcomer to the London music scene. The title, presumably, is the name of their band... "Sultan" being a title, and "swing" being the music genre they play.

[@MS-jc9sy]

No one can tell a story better with their guitar - in a song - than the brilliant Mark Knoppfler. Top 5 all time solo in this song as well.

[@menty6633]

Dire Straits are incredible and Knopfler is one of the guitar greats. So unique.

[@MichaelBeckman]

This version leaves out one of the greatest guitar solos ever. I hope you get to hear the whole version.

[@loisrogers2511]

I just love this band! You know it's them in one bar👍

[@RS-fy9hb]

This is a legendary song, especially for its guitar riffs. It's a must know for guitarists.

[@JDogg1971]

Fantastic song! Gets better the more you listen!!

[@JDogg1971]

Oh, and Merry Christmas Fam!

[@robertcranson6494]

Right, the song is about a London band that played Dixieland-type swing, "The Sultans of Swing". Mark Knoffler, the guitar player and lead singer, wrote the song, about his visit to that London club and the experience of hearing them play. Everyone chatting here is right; the original Dire Straights version is longer, with a longer guitar solo. Dire Straights and this song became hugely popular in that time. Knoffler is considered one of the greatest pop guitar players of that time. Enjoyed hearing it with you guys!

[@heydadchannel]

Enjoyed your reaction. It was smooth. I loved this song when it came out. The guitar was so unique for the time. Still love it!

[@noneofurbizness5838]

The look on Ms Asia's face. . . . Awesome reaction. I grew up with this song. They have lots of deeper songs, "Roller Girl" for example.

[@shawnwilson7373]

The great thing about Mark Knopfler is he doesn’t use a pick, just his fingers.

[@greg2976]

I play the guitar.... with a pick however. It takes a lot of talent to pick with your fingers!!!

[@wreckingKREW1]

This version is tragically cut to pieces. If you really want to see them bring this home hard the live version from Live Alchemy is a must. Mark Knopfler is a genius level guitarist,one of the all-time greats.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

that version is sped up too fast.

[@davepasnthru]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Great guitar. Great lyrics. Mark Knopler is a genious.

[@legacyXplore]

One of my best memories as a child is me and my brother in the back seat so young and mom and dad in the front driving the Indiana country roads in my dads blue Chevy nova and this song playing and them passing a joint on occasion :). Beautiful times when my conscious was waking up to all the possibilities ahead. Thanks mom and dad for exposing us to real music. I could name a dozen other songs with similar memories.

[@lewstone5430]

Asia was so focused, like in a trance for the first half, loved it! As other people are saying, this wasn’t the best version, namely the killer solo at the end was cut off, but it still rocked!!

[@jeffersondorr3080]

Listen to the Alchemy live version. 10 minutes of awesome

[@inver22wade3]

Song is about a rock band in London hearing another band Sultans of Swing in a local pub. He is comparing their playing style and horns and the overall response of the audience.He is saying this actually happened to them! YOU HAVE DISCOVERED THE MOST FAMOUS BAND OF THE 80s PLAY Alchemy live Sultans of swing OR Telegraph road.

[@mikemartin8747]

this is my favorite song of all time. close your eyes and listen to that guitar 🎸

[@dcaseng]

This particular video cuts the song off right at the final, and best part of the song. That last solo is incredible.

[@p.millard557]

Please, react to Dire Straits' "Romeo and Juliet", it's a great song and was a huge hit here in the UK. "Money for nothing" (released in 1985) is also very good and another hit of the many Dire Straits had. It was the first song played when MTV Europe was launched in 1987. The first song played in MTV US, launched 1981, was "Video killed the Radio Star" (released in 1979) by another UK band, The Buggles,

[@Diego.Ambrosini]

such a beautiful ballad, Romeo and Juliet

[@rayj1011]

Brothers In Arms is a song by them that is really touching, especially for veterans.

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

They were in their bag and sounding great. dope reaction great song and queens entire live aid performance is twenty plus minutes of greatness check it out.

[@felixizquierdo3070]

me encanta esta cancion , la oi por primera vez en 1979 que tiempos aquellos eso era musica y no la basura musical come cocos y alenadora de la gente

[@Zebred2001]

I remember in '78 when this song came out Disco was in full swing, dominated everything and beginning to get very repetetive and monotonous. Sultans of Swing gave me hope that creativity in popular music still had a pulse. I consider it an important landmark.

[@abroquet2189]

I did remember the year 1978. I am under the impression it was still very beautiful and creative, yet it went through changes into the 80s. Maybe the country or area where you live the music might not be uniform depending on the mood, that may account for what you experienced.

[@tlb139]

great reaction...love this band

[@karenvega7089]

The songs addicting and I love it still after all these years of listening to it over and over again. Mark knopfler is just great.

[@kiyubunojika]

Love You guys, nailed it!!!! Thank you!!! I’m so glad to see the song because it’s my favorite song.

[@DaveH111]

Oh man, it was nice seeing Mark and the boys performing, but they sure did cut up the performance vs the studio version. Anyhow... I LOVED seeing Asia's expression while she was taking it all in. He's got a relatively rare claw technique on the guitar (at least in the rock world) that sounds like no other.

[@evenflow1981]

The Alchemy Live version of the song is far superior to this one! This is cut short and they're holding a lot back

[@carollittle1059]

They were great, and this song rocks.

[@ColemanJRimer]

One of my all time favorite songs.

[@radarsmilin1179]

Another great reaction! Sucks that you watched this version. They cut off the best part of the song, his solo at the end. Travesty. Hope you get a chance to see the full version sometime. Love you guys :)

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

A very good choice ... An epic song from Dire Straights . Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all the world!

[@greg2976]

Brings back memories of early MTV!!!!

[@donadams9496]

Asia is mesmerized. Absolutely focused too.

[@jlmain5777]

Phenomenal guitarist. This was their breakout song in the late 70’s. When I first heard it on the radio I thought it was Bob Dylan. Dire Straits became huge during the MTV years. Mark Knopfler later played on the Bob Dylan record Slow Train Coming. Check out the song Precious Angel.

[@chrisstone5138]

Saw them live in 1985 down at Brighton, one of my first gigs, i thought they were amazing.

[@trex9263]

Whoever uploaded this edited song, did the band and song a great disservice! The best and most memorable part of this song is the amazing guitar solo at the end.

[@eggy1962]

They have many hits, the follow up song to this in the uk was “Lady Writer” which has similarities to S of S

[@ScotPerry-zo3qh]

One of the great classic rock songs. SMOOOOOOOTH!

[@blakbrain1208]

You guys played the short version! The guitar play at the end is a must listen to!!!!

[@beeseewill2407]

Words become less important when you have music like this funky guitar to enjoy.

[@williamjordan5554]

Very distinctive guitar sound. You know who it is whenever you here it.

[@jamessaturn142]

This song is iconic..super flame 🔥 it ended to soon cause the guitar solo was comin up.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THE START OF IT ALL FOR THEM & A MUST HEAR CLASSIC,, DIRE STRAITS "SKATEAWAY"...Toro,, Toro Taxi..Lol.

[@unclebobunclebob]

World-class guitar player there. Pure class. Understated excellence.

[@mamaflush9945]

"Dire Straits - Walk Of Life" and " Money For Nothing" and "Telegraph Road Live-Alchemy Tour 1983" and "Mark Knopfler - Brothers in Arms (A Night in London/ Official Live Video)" they have an extensive collection, just a wonderful rabbit hole to go down. Thanks, great reaction

[@you99tubejimking]

Great song! Great group! This is a shortened version. On the longer version, there's a verse where he says "And the Sultans ...Yeah, the Sultans, ...they play Creole ...Creole!"

[@alfredoramos9782]

Happy new year guys,stay safe and God bless always, watching from the Phillipines

[@jaypunga8233]

You both the King and Queen of reactions. Second to none. Keep up the suburb work. Hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🧨💯💥👍🏽

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Mark Knopfler, another guitar wizard from England; love this song. Dire Straits is a great band. Thanks, guys!

[@rodb9275]

There's an awesome version of this that reactors rarely seem to do. It's a particular live version and the guitar solo goes on longer, and it is mind blowing.

[@davidarmour7766]

He’s narrating and the guitar is doing the singing!

[@Cosmic86x]

Oh no, that was the version with the shortened guitar solo (at the end). You definitely have to listen to the whole version with the full guitar solo by Mark Knopfler. Absolutely sick guitar skills!

[@timmistorey5989]

Brilliant group , *Brothers in arms * shows the guitar skills ,. And the song " Romeo and Juliet"