First Time Hearing Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing Reaction Video - OKAY, TIME TO GET A GROOVE ON!

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[@PjRjHj]

It's such a shame this video cuts out the guitar outro. I'll echo sentiments and say the Alchemy Live version is an absolute must.

[@kjmorley]

I’m always disappointed when the outro fades out whenever I hear this played on the radio.

[@rs-ye7kw]

It also doesn't have the "Cajun" verse either.

[@rs-ye7kw]

Sorry, I meant "Creole" verse.

[@ORagnar]

It's the best version I've seen...o

[@NondescriptMammal]

So weird that an official video would cut out the ending riff just to save maybe ten seconds or so. It's not like this is actually live, they are just miming to the studio track.

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

The Alchemy Live version of this marvelous track is a must! It was recorded at London's Hammersmith Odeon back in late July, 1983 - it was absolutely amazing!

[@chadbattman6677]

I'd rather listen to the original album studio version - which is by far superior.

[@TheNath272000]

​@chadbattman6677 Really? That Alchemy version is possibly one of the all time greatest live performances. Williams on the sticks was out of this world.

[@EclecticInstinct]

Agree 100%

[@danmcnamara3287]

The ALCHEMY LIVE version is transcendental.

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

@@danmcnamara3287 👍💕

[@deltabravo287]

Such a travesty that this video ends before you get to see the rest of that ending solo. It’s so good.

[@ericmorgan204]

Yeah The Alchemy Tour video is definitely the best version of that song.

[@chadbattman6677]

@@ericmorgan204 Original studio version from the album with the full solo is the best version.

[@eriksundling5653]

@@chadbattman6677agreed. Everyone talks about the alchemy live as the best version all the time, the original studio version (which this is, accept the outro solo) is a masterpiece. I can agree the the alchemy live is the best live version.

[@ravnholt75]

Have you ever heard the 85 wembley version? (Not the alchemy version which was in 84 I think) To me that’s the best version

[@paulglidden8893]

@@chadbattman6677 I agree. That version has scintillating deftness.

[@eclconsulting]

You'll want to watch the Alchemy Live version of this song. The drummer goes nuts.

[@alpenhuhn1]

You have to listen to this version , a great guitar solo, the video where he is wearing a red Jacket.

[@andiroxxbrun2537]

Terry Williams made that version sky rocket with his drumming!!

[@EclecticInstinct]

Definitely much better.

[@andrewtims9524]

​@@andiroxxbrun2537Terry Williams shows the difference between playing the drums and playing the fuck out of the drums , an absolute masterclass!

[@M00159]

@@andiroxxbrun2537Absolutely!

[@PeterDay81]

Please have a look at this version it is just class.Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live) Thank you both it is far better.

[@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 "Walk Of Life", "Brothers In Arms", "Money For Nothing", "Telegraph Road", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "So Far Away" etc. They don't have a bad song.

[@zzremington]

The “Live Alchemy” version of this is simply amazing, a must!!

[@chadbattman6677]

But not better than the full lenght studio version.

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

Sultans Of Swing Alchemy Live is a must see

[@Isleofskye]

However good this is the ALCHEMY version is one of the best LIVE performances that you will ever see and admire the drumming:)

[@chadbattman6677]

That version is too fast and he plays the solos way too differently for my liking. I prefer the album studio version.

[@JayCross]

There is a story that the artist formerly known as Prince was once asked how it felt being the greatest guitarist in the world. He said, "I wouldn't know, you should ask Mark Knopfler".

[@ghichens3418]

you really need to check your sources ! Jimi Hendrix was asked that question ,not Prince ! The Answer was "I dont know ask Rory Gallagher "

[@JayCross]

@@ghichens3418 There IS that story out there (not from me), but thanks for the Hendrix/Gallagher story!

[@ghichens3418]

@@JayCross no problem me old china ! Rory was a legend !

[@rudedogmat]

That's the short version that doesn't include the fantastic guitar solo at the end.

[@charleslively1714]

Yup alchemy live

[@bella-xp7qd]

You need to see the Dire Straits (Live Alchemy) version.

[@blackheartrevolution9964]

Dang man you guys NEED to do the Alchemy live version of this song. You missed out on a guitar master class solo. Mark Knopler absolutely stole the show with this amazing song, and solo at the end

[@adamcoope8726]

There are singers who play guitar, then there are guitarists who can sing…. Mark Knopfler is the latter. Brothers in arms is for me their greatest work. 👍🏼

[@johnchrysostomon6284]

Two people are mentioned in the song “Guitar George” and “Harry”. These are Australian musicians George Young and Harry Vanda who were in the band The Easybeats. George is the older brother of Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC. Young and Vanda produced the first albums of AC/DC and are sometimes lightly referred to at the ‘uncles’ of AC/DC. They also wrote for many other artists and had their own niche band - Flash and the Pan.

[@lyna4873]

Alchemy Live was amazing performance of this song!

[@johnbrookes3261]

Alchemy Live Version Please guys . Then you will see how this band rocks . This version dos not do them justice . Mark Knopfler is one the greatest guitarist ever . Thanks for bringing Dire Straights to your channel they have some great songs under their belts. John your loyal follower .

[@guitarman8462]

If I'm correct , they did a great version at the festival Live Aide

[@Rackelhane]

This is one of the greatest songs ever. It was huge for many years. You could hear "Sultans of swing" every where...and Direstraits became world famous and still are for musiclovers. Thank you for sharing.

[@Ingleborough111]

In our local car store, there is George who plays guitar at weekends. The other assistants take every opportunity to say he knows all the chords.

[@thomasord8636]

You two MUST do the live, extended version. One of the best jam sessions you will hear, I assure you. 🙂

[@ronyrontana9735]

YOU GUYS HAVE TO REACT THE ALCHEMY LIVE VERSION OF THIS SONG IMMEDIATELY. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE ENOUGH AS GOOD AS THIS VERSION IS,, THE ALCHEMY VERSION IS THAT MUCH BETTER. IM CONFIDENT NO ONE WILL DISAGREE. I have to go now. All that yelling really made my throat hurt.

[@duanetelesha]

There are two live versions, they are worth a look see, Alchemy live and Live aide has somme added surprise.

[@rodbrown8934]

The drummer was named Pick as his real name is David but the rhythm guitarist was also David, so the drummer took on the nickname Pick. You have to watch the Alchemy live version with drummer Terry Williams. It'll blow your mind

[@jdbroders64]

I'm 59 and remember when they burst onto the scene back then. They were so different and Mark Knopfler blew me away with his voice and more importantly his guitar playing. He was one of the major influences for me to pick up the guitar. And yes, I learned this song note for note rhythm, fills, and both middle and outro solos. It was my first song as a young guitar player that I studied and learned to play. Good memories.

[@kjmorley]

As an audio engineer, I’d be super interested to hear your impressions of Supertramp; either Crime of the Century or Breakfast in America albums. IMHO, rivals Dark Side of the Moon for quality of sound. Amazing to think these were recorded in the 70s!

[@gratmatassa5432]

i could never get into dire straits they just didn't appeal though they were popular with hi fi reviewers as one put it never mind the music listen to the production. as for supertramp crime of the century great songs well produced, stand out tracks for me dreamer, bloody well right & if everyone was listening

[@kpiperjr]

Wow!!! This is the song that woke me up to the fact that there was a whole world of incredible music besides what they played on the radio. Still one of my all-time favorite songs.

[@PaulB324]

There's so much from the 70s...doubt there'll be another decade like it for different music styles...when you think there was Heavy Metal, Prog Rock, Punk Rock, Disco, New Wave....

[@julianmallach348]

mark knofler is one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

[@paulhowel7185]

Seen Mark, with and without Dire Straits multiple times, and I wholeheartedly agree with all previous comments- Alchemy!!!!!!!!!!! Even if you don't post the reaction, watch the video, it's about 12 minutes of live music perfection ;-)

[@barsandbarbells2022]

We'll post it!

[@Pton_reaction_addict]

Epic video from the 80s. Money for Nothing. Dire Straits wrote the anthem of MTV.

[@Zentrix-24]

One of DS's premier songs. As such what really does it justice is the "Alchemy Live version" is just the best.....You should really react to that one. Mark Knofler shines on guitar.

[@classicaustralianmusicandf7425]

One of those songs where the guitar becomes the other singer in the band. magnificent!

[@jesselobo3213]

It still sounds fresh after these years. A classic from the 70's.

[@terrimoseley8650]

I've heard so many reactors say they had lived under a rock for not knowing certain music. That 's not true. We all have limited amounts of attention and curiosity and yet there is so much more to this world than we know. I love this reaction to music channel thing! I think it could be the key to bringing us together again! Y'all are so pleasant to get to know and it thrills me that the younger generations are catching up on some great music! I am a 67 year old white, southern woman and it does my heart good to see so many black people getting into classic rock and old country music. I just wish more white young people would react to some good old Motown...like my son did when he was coming of age. (I think a lot of older white people are pretty familiar with Motown thanx to Soul Train and the like.) When I first became aware of Pentatonix several years ago I became fascinated by Mitch and I heard Scott say he had been fascinated by him when they were kids. I started watching their silly Superfruit videos and even though I had never judged or thought gay people were inferior to me because I know its not a choice...it JUST IS...watching them be so gay was quite shocking to my "under a rock" sensibilities. I'm so glad now that I was able to witness 2 people be so free to express their true selves...something I was not able to do very well when I was younger. I really do believe music reactions can bring the world closer together Don't listen to the haters and judgers. By the way thanx for Sultans of Swing...One of my Faves!

[@michaelfried3123]

In my humble opinion this is the best song Dire Straits ever made.

[@sonofthesea3298]

Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and guitar) is a seriously good songwriter,mom bought me alot of his solo material as birthday gifts etc,and i really liked it. Even if most of his solo songs are more of the slow storyteller type of songs,they are really amazing to put on if i just want to relax and take it all in,let the mind wander off somewhere. My 2 Uncles and my Mom of course put me onto theese guys from i was very young. Mark has very unique vocals,its almost like "talking-singing",a soft form for rapping,but it works with the songs and the sound of Dire Straits. Money For Nothing is theyr most known hit and carries a bunch of interesting information,im sure people will stand in line to give you,when that time comes. It will defintly have you rocking out more (and laughing of the video) Walk Of Life is to many theyr funniest video,another "laugh alot and vibe alot" type of song. Alongside this song right here,its considered theyr most known songs,but theyr catalog is HUGE,if you choose to do a deepdive into them. And as i somewhat mentioned above,Mark by himself has released several solo albums as well. Always such a laidback,genuine and wonderful guy in interviews. He is known as "The Storyteller" of the rock world.

[@txheadshots]

Mark also did the music for the movie The Princess Bride

[@f150bft]

If you could find the "uncut" version of their "Money for nothing"...Awesome guitar licks and a great song.

[@lynettecoetzee4856]

How can you never heard of Dire Straits. Jeez. Im from south africa and all my kids now about them. And all my friends. That why people that know something of music should be the judge.

[@randyfergus8781]

In the '60s and '70s, bands were not simply allowed to have a distinctive sound of their own but they were actually encouraged to do so.

[@dougsusie2319]

One of the great songs of the eighties. Mark Knopfler is one hell of a lead guitarist, singer and songwriter. There was still some good music in the eighties but after that it began a steady decline to where we are which is nowhere. Today's music blows, it sucks. Don't forget, I'm probably a tad spoiled growing up in the sixties and seventies. Yeah Dire Straits were a pretty tight band. Peace ❤❤

[@jakenicholls9914]

Dire Straights Romeo and Juliet, fantastic love song or Tunnel of Love, fantastic guitar Anything live by these is the best to listen to. Really enjoying your channel 👍

[@bernakeene126]

The Alchemy Live Performance of this is a must! They really show you how good they are!!

[@jonnno243]

Yes. And with the Alchemy Live performance, you get to hear that superb outro

[@DavidTateVA]

In addition to adding to the chorus saying that the Alchemy Live! version of this is even better, let me suggest that you listen to Telegraph Road from that album as well. It's longer, but it's probably their best song ever, caught at a moment of peak live performance. Most Dire Straits songs are duets -- Mark and his guitar, back and forth, him talking and the guitar singing.

[@deanwimbridge9318]

Mark has his own style on that guitar so so cool 👏

[@svolos1971]

If you have not played air guitar solo to this tune you havent lived to the fullest. Mark is a master of masters when it comes to guitar creations. In fact this whole line up of musicians is world-class.

[@mikefetterman6782]

In 1984, during an exhibitionary speed contest, Eddie Van Halen bowed at the end to Mark Knopfler whose finger picking blew Eddie away. It was a great show.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Van Halen and Knopfler are class acts.

[@andrewclelland9713]

Try 'Brothers in Arms' next. Superb track.

[@dragonmac1234]

Guitar George in the song is George Young, older brother of Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC. The Sultans Of Swing were apparently a band Mark Knopfler saw in a London pub in the 70's, so this song tells the story of that night

[@stevedarragh]

Probably already said but guitarist Mark Knopfler is one of the world's best. His finger-picking style has such a distinctive sound. Although born in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to my home town of Newcastle upon Tyne in England about 4 years old and became an adopted 'Geordie' (what the people are called here!). Our soccer team Newcastle United come out for their homes games to Mark's iconic guitar piece 'Local Hero'. Worth a listen if you get the chance!

[@williamforbes4750]

Yes, odd that they commented on the drummer being known as Pick but then didn't notice Mark, very unusually, not using one. Just came here to see everyone shouting "Alchemy Live!" 😂

[@nutcrack7162]

U might not like oldies but your fav artist nowdays loves old artist

[@mikeb3365]

Would be nice if you discussed the lyrics a bit. This song was inspired by watching a band in a bar, no one hardly there, and when the band was ready to call it a night, the lead singer proclaimed, " we are the sultans of swing".

[@davidarmstrong3564]

I remember standing ankle deep in water at the Cairns showgrounds after the skies had opened up as they only could in tropical FNQ while the band played only on. Not long after the stadium lost power and the concert came to a regretful end. Mark Knoefler - legend.

[@jivebunny3765]

They're miming to the studio track. You need to review the Alchemy live performance which is the video nearly everyone who reviews this track uses. It's massively superior.

[@purplestareye]

Anytime you play an air guitar...THATS A GREAT TUNE!

[@robynhurley5119]

Im 55 and this song was from my youth

[@patticrichton1135]

How about ALSO exploring the music of the '60s which was REALLY breakthroughing and paving the way for the '70s. A LOT of GREAT music in the '60s TOO!!

[@bobbohling8706]

I'll echo the 20-30 others who suggest the more-lively, Alchemy Live concert version. More energy from the audience, better drumming plus guitar solos (longer on each solo in song). I really like both of your reactions! Thanks so much for reacting to Dire Straits 😊

[@floydlawson3765]

This is the studio version. Played over the Alchemy Live video. Pretty slick job.

[@baktraxstudio7250]

The irony is that Mark Knopfler rarely ever used a pick, and he is nearly unmatched on that strat.

[@ESPirits87]

Mark Knopfler is a master at fingerstyle picking.

[@danielasimittchieva5840]

I'm amazed how there are still people who've never listened to this classic song.

[@duanetelesha]

Great choice, Mark Knopfler top guitar picker player. Enjoy the group.

[@debbynooyen879]

Saw these guys 4 times, including their last night of the world tour in Sydney Australia. They are amazing. Twisting by the pool, Romeo and Juliet, are great songs also. Everything is good, with Dire Straits.

[@mitchellbeston1033]

Biggest band in the world in 1985. I would call them early 80s but yes they started in the 70s.

[@ORagnar]

The guitar solo in this is one of the greatest in rock. It's truly a masterpiece. .o

[@potooleftl]

For sure even if you dont do a reaction watch the whole video with the guitar solo - one of the best ever.

[@Ididnotwanttojoin]

Ouch!! That was like a punch in the gut! It ended before the iconic...I don't even know what to call it, but people who know the song know what I mean!!

[@emerald1805]

The guitars are what made this such a standout hit to start with. This would haven’t have been such a big hit without that part. It’s hard to believe the coolest guitars at the end are faded out before they happen.

[@phantomrockerr]

These guys Rock bigtime!

[@MySundin13]

Mark Knopfler IS Dire Straits. Great catalog of albums. One of the best guitarists ever.

[@bugvswindshield]

Stereo Tune Song ! MONEY FOR NOTHING !!!!!! Hi's lows's, front back, left , right, Money For Nothing has it all for great audio room/ theater tune!!!

[@norkannen]

Moved me right back to the MTV times early 80s 🇧🇻😎🤗

[@robynhurley5119]

This was 79

[@johncrocker-nh7ey]

The Dire Straits stepped out from the crowd that was becoming the 80s when so many bands sounded alike I would love to recommend you to listen to Telegraph Road and or brother in arms and of course one of my favorite Romeo and Juliet

[@donnaneville192]

You should check out Walk of Life as well. One of their biggest hits was a song called Money For Nothing, which was an insult to early MTV for mass producing Video Stars (not necessarily music artists). What's funny is MTV played the hell out of it! This was when MTV did play music videos instead of reality shows and other stuff (I quit watching when all that changed).

[@ericbettinger6597]

They are playing is a rock version swing, which is the first of dance the first half of the 20th century Tommy Dorsey and other big bands of the day) I had a very Delivery beat to it and everyone to dance to it. In the song, they are rock band competing for business in London. there’s a jazz place, and others, and people come in to hear them. They are the sultans of swing.

[@stuartbloch28]

You will enjoy the live (Alchemy) version. Terry William's on drums. Terry earned his pay that night.

[@phaid1]

Glad you loved this song, but this is a very cut down version. You do really need to check out the Alchemy live version. You’ll be able to fully appreciate the genius of Mark Knopfler’s guitar playing then. (and the drumming is pretty awesome too)

[@bydavidmitchell]

Yep, I have to also echo the suggestion that you watch the live version of Sultans of Swing from the Alchemy tour. It's world class.

[@Orbitalmercury]

The Alchemy Live concert version is the best by far not that the early versions are bad but the Alchemy Live concert is just absolutely brilliant

[@mattmorganRnR]

You guys are Killing it! Congrats 🤘🏼🔥

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! 🙌

[@andiroxxbrun2537]

There’s only one right version of this song and that’s the alchemy live version!! Please please please do that one as well! It’s an whole other level!!

[@paulfadeley3496]

They are so talented!!!! This song always gave me Grateful Dead vibes!!!!

[@CosmicCutieCat]

Guitar George knows all the chords and you know all the words.

[@jarmolehtonen7594]

Best living guitarist ❤

[@tom7471]

This is not their best, though they are very good in this shortened version. Be daring and come back with the Alchemy Live version at a latter date! It will be worth your time as it is one of the most epic performances by any band ever! Great reaction here as well...

[@chadbattman6677]

I don't agree. The original studio version is the best.

[@rxlxviii]

This is the radio edit version of the song. The original song is about twice as long. I see many suggesting the Alchemy version which is good as well. The original version is also good and both have different merits. Sometimes I want to listen to the original version and sometimes I want to hear the Alchemy version. Another song you should listen to is Tunnel of Love, live from Wembley in 1985. Imo, it's better than the original version. But if you decide to listen to the original version, stay away from the music video as it takes away from the beauty of the song.

[@tonyjefferson3502]

by coincidence i watched Brian Johnson "on the road" interviewing Knopfler yesterday. Mark chose it to be in Whitley Bay, Spanish City when they were refurbing it. They have built in the lyrics to tunnel of love into the stone paving. Mark did not even know they had done this!

[@rxlxviii]

@@tonyjefferson3502 cool story....thanks for sharing.

[@jacobscreek1000]

Oh guys, that cut short the amazing outro. I'd check it out, it's amazing

[@morganrussell8150]

Walk Of Life is a exciting awesome song 👍🏼💯%...

[@metalmark1214]

I'm almost the opposite of you guys. I know most all the songs you have done, but don't know hip-hop, since I wasn't into hip-hop. The 70's i call the decade of rock bands. No other decade will be like that ever again. So many songs you guys are yet to discover, glad you came out from under your musical rock.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

The drummer might be named "Pick", but you'll notice that Mark Knopfler doesn't use one! That's why he was invited to play acoustic by Chet "Mr. Guitar" Atkins. (and also Tommy Emanuel) who are both top class finger pickers. Check out the video with him and Chet. And instrumental of them doing John Lennon's Imagine. Sooo beautiful!

[@Hammarspiken]

Alchemy Live version on "Sultan of Swing" by Dire Straits..look at the drummer Terry Williams hi is just unbelievable good 🎶 And the guitarist Mark Knopfler get feelings from the hand clapping audience and sending back some guitar feelings as only he can. Sorry for my swenglish 👍🏼❤️🇸🇪❤️🇺🇲

[@jeffmaltby6185]

Yeah another bit of irony trivia for ya, in ZZ top you notice the two frontmen in their videos, guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill, R.I P. now , Their trademark beards , but their drummer's last name was Beard and he was the one without one. 😀 The musical universe , What a trip !!

[@kjmorley]

Ha ha, I was thinking the same thing when he was talking about Pick.

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

Alchemy Live version is an absolute must.

[@tracy8508]

I LOVE Dire Straits!!!

[@BarryHolden-qg2cy]

Hi Guys. The better version of this is " dIRE sTRAITS Sultans of Swing live Alchemy year 1983 Full HD" If you don't want to see that then from the same gig and defo worth a look " Dire Straits "Telegraph Road" Alchemy Live REACTION Video" another song that has a story to tell. I was at the gig. Barry from the UK

[@ingridgabelo2934]

😍😍😍 LOVE IS DIRE STRAITS!!

[@stuarthastie6374]

They have cut his 3 minute awsome ending solo and that is a CRIME!