HIP HOP FAN’S FIRST TIME HEARING 'Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy LIVE)' | GENUINE REACTION

This video was a Patreon request that came through quite a while back but I have been so busy trying to get every request done that it just has taken me a while to get to it. I am completely new to Dire Straits, I know absolutely nothing about them. I was requested that I listen to Sultans Of Swing Alchemy Live instead of the studio version as it's longer. This was an excited video to film and I think one of the longest ones on the channel.
Here is my first reaction to Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing. I hope you enjoy it!
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[@richmurgatroyd3584]

When Molly boy gets tears in his eyes and shakes his head ya just know it’s the biz

[@foljs5858]

or that he's pandering to that boomer/z audience for the viez

[@returnofbillyjack]

Countdown Lindsey Buckingham nobody plays like he does written that way

[@julienmarquet8612]

You're a loser from usa....ya🤮🤮🤮🤮IT'S TOO LONG TO WRITE "YOU", SO IT'S "YA"....LOSERS....DO YOU KNOW DIRE STRAITS NEVER PERFORMED A LOT IN usa, YOU IDIOT? COMMERCIALLY, IT WASN'T A GOOD BAND FOR THE IDIOTS FROM usa... STUPID COUNTRY....Today, YOU ALL LOVE THEM....FUCK OFF🖕

[@MollyBoyTV]

@@foljs5858Nah, I genuinely enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@viviennerose6858]

@@MollyBoyTVonly an idiot wouldn't get that!

[@cyndiguillory320]

You know what makes me just as happy as listening to this song for the 100,000th time? Watching a young hip hop dude appreciate it as much as I do! ❤

[@nickabbott6278]

And cry!!

[@j.t.3798]

You just heard one of the greatest guitarist ever, bro he never uses a pick, he is a finger player.. A 🐐

[@KabukiKid]

Yeah, super unique guitar player. Amazing!

[@johncarpenter3751]

He was a god with all the ladies

[@ki1r0ywashere]

That thing he was doing during the solo? I believe he's muting the strings he's picking. Someone's got your best interests in mind with these recommendations.

[@WhiplashJoe]

I wish I could hear it, I must be missing the boat. I know he's talented, I am 58, worship guitar, and yet... it's me

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Just FYI, aside from his buttload of Dire Straits albums, he has about 15 solo albums, too.

[@MsGeoffh]

Prince was once asked " what is it like to be the best guitarist ever?" his answer was "I don't know go ask mark Knopfler"

[@ChrisLascari]

Who would ask prince that? That would be dumb. I'm not saying he sucked, but he was certainly not even top 50

[@MegaMarcin98]

@@ChrisLascari many people rank Prince as one of the best guitar players of all time. Not to mention bass or his talents as a producer. Certainly in the top 50 musicians of our time

[@ChrisLascari]

@MegaMarcin98 and I suppose biden also got over 80k votes too?

[@ronaldaustin9138]

Actually I think it was Jimi Hendrix that was asked what it was like being the best guitarist in the world, he replied, "I don't know you'd have to ask Roy Clark".

[@KoeiNL]

@@MegaMarcin98 Prince's solo in " While my guitar gently weeps" for George Harrisons induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is probably one of the best guitar solos of all time.

[@skratman]

It's not just Mark, the whole band is so tight and rock solid.

[@lindabergman3127]

Stellar performance ans a Masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@garyneilson3075]

Every single member is in the zone!

[@leegriffin1584]

'Those drums are insane' sums up the amazing Terry Williams.

[@user-ji4yo9nn4c]

It was the first time Terry's dad was in the audience. Imagine that; your dad watching his son making an epic performance...

[@bct8881]

Knopfler's a musical genius

[@ajgrant1975]

The only thing I know about @bct8881 is that, in this case, they are not wrong.

[@minners71]

@@ajgrant1975 The only thing I know about @ajgrant1975 is he's not wrong either.

[@vincemcgeehan4555]

You don’t know Dire Straits or Mark Knopfler? They obviously let anyone on….by the way they are British…..don’t give up your day job..l

[@bct8881]

@@vincemcgeehan4555 Are you feeling okay ? Don't stop taking your meds champ You'll be fine 👍

[@vincemcgeehan4555]

@@bct8881 my meds are the only way I could stand the foolish commentary. A Brit who does not know Dire Straights? What are you 12?

[@garrycroft4215]

I’m 74 years old the same age as Mark. I’ve seen them live twice back in the day. Still makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.

[@Jo-li5pf]

I'm just close to 60, but the same to me. Greetings from Germany

[@aileenspence3080]

I wish I had seen them. Romeo and Juliet played on the radio in my car and I had to stop my car, teats in my eyes remembering old friends and old days.

[@MrAdog1980]

I met Mark a few years ago as a mate of mine knows him. I asked about this and he said at the time it didn’t feel special, but in retrospect he was immensely proud of it. Well done for checking it out mate.

[@irabourstein]

It's hard to even imagine being so great that you could perform at that level, and still think the evening "didn't feel special". It blows the mind.

[@mancebo7]

For someone in my generation (I'm 66) hearing someone say "I've no idea who Dire Straits are" is like hearing someone say "I have no idea who Jesus is"... 😃

[@289hipo]

Ditto....it's like he's from another planet

[@louiseasmith1336]

In a way he is. Generations away from us old farts. ​@@289hipo

[@danielswood]

I'm 66 too. I take it you knew the whole history of music at his age. BTW, d'you mean Jesus the lead or bass?

[@mancebo7]

@@danielswood I don't get the subtle (?) tone of sarcasm in your words... as I was NOT being sarcastic in the least...

[@True_Heretic]

Jesus who?

[@onepieceofgumleft]

The tone on Mark Knopfler’s guitar is still one of my favourite things in music ever.

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

100% yes...totally agree.

[@nood1e236]

Yes, so pure.

[@sandylee6025]

I concur

[@QBTO]

This is quickly becoming my favourite reaction channel. I love when young people hear real music played by masters of their craft.

[@MichaelCorrente]

I had the pleasure and honor of working with Mark on a film he scored for me titled A Shot At Glory. He is as lovely as he is gifted. What an artist! I know you are blown away, you just heard one of the greatest guitarist that has ever lived.

[@ronparsons8786]

One of the finest live performances ever recorded any era any genre Drummer is going absolutely bonkers

[@alterego5985]

deepest pocket ever

[@albertopuertas8751]

Terry Williams.

[@drum253]

Terry Williams, great player.

[@geoffdillon]

I don’t know what something better than this would even sound like.

[@user-sm2ql7nq4l]

Terry Williams ( drummer) is underrated.

[@VernonOdom-jw4ko]

Dire Straits is a British rock band formed in 1977. They are a blues new wave rock band. Great guitar players.

[@kaczmogal]

Passion, beauty, ease, difficulty, hard work, shared joy…the best of British Bands. I grew up with this music. Nothing compares

[@garethjamesdavies6850]

British 70's band. Makes you proud. 70's were the best. I was there !!!

[@MsThebeMoon]

We had the goods.

[@marcieharreld286]

The 70's ROCKED!!! I truly miss those days!!! I turned 21 in July of 73 and the music was incomparable!!🎶🎼🎵🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewstevenson118]

Saw DS/MK at the Royal Albert Hall in 2015. (?) And in New Zealand in 1986 and 1991. Decent.

[@nightwishlover8913]

I suppose DS JUST qualify as a 70s band - their first album was '79; but I think you should think of them as an 80s band...

[@bedemcconville6990]

70s was best for music I'm 64 so it was my time

[@WassPogoreloff]

Welcome to the rabbit hole of Mark Knopfler. 40 years in and still discovering gems daily!

[@lt.spears1889]

One of the greatest live performances ever recorded.

[@jeffdunn9865]

Possibly the GOAT rock and roll song.

[@darkelf2674]

Man…I love seeing folk react to what I think is the best live track ever done….but your reaction is the best I’ve seen …bar none..Credit to you bro ..your love of music in all forms comes through full on. This is what great music can do…

[@yankeesfamilydysfunction]

He wouldn’t sound the way he does without fingerpicking. And he’s my GOAT for rock guitarists. His technique, mastery of the fretboard and instincts make knopfler just the fucking best

[@robr135]

Same concert, Telegraph Road. Just as guitar heavy, just as emotional. Gotta do it.

[@helzapoppin9810]

Telegraph Road is a masterpiece.

[@CoastPropertyBuyers]

1000% agree

[@vikusen1857]

Yes killer song. Their longest solo in that one.

[@U2addicted1]

Totally agree.❤

[@aoses31]

Yes telegraph road from the same venue

[@user-gu7kk5zk2b]

My favourite part of this video is watching Mark's face and all the interactions between band members especially when he gets to where they normally end the song and he orchestrates them into an epic jam!

[@Tass...]

Things to note about this performance. No click track in their ears for them to play to a rhythm. Pure natural talent. And their is no plectrum in Marks hand. He's finger plucking that guitar start to finish. This is probably the best raw musical performance you will ever see.

[@remadeinjersey4860]

And this shit is live with no autotune

[@theodoreritola7641]

didtnt need it in the 1970s

[@jaycorby]

Terry Williams, a Welshman, is rippin' up those skins. His dad was in the crowd listening to his son play on stage for the first time, so Terry was showin' off a bit.

[@corvus1374]

And you can see Knopfler shaking he head in amazement

[@tamferguson3891]

EPIC!

[@holliswood6631]

The best rock drummer, bar none.

[@peterpan770]

I miss rockpile.

[@lawrencekelli]

Nawh that's so cool.

[@pammcclure-hamlett6406]

So happy for you that this found you & you've now had this experience. I'm 68 yrs old & your overwhelmed joy is fantastic.

[@canudigit891]

I watch a reaction to this DS performance probably once a week on average and watching reactions to 70s, 80s, 90s music has, for years, been pretty much the main way I kill downtime. It always mystifies me when people comment that this is one of the greatest live performances of all time. One of! One of? What’s better than this? I haven’t seen it yet. This song on its own checks all the boxes of great music and this spellbinding performance of the song is in a class by itself.

[@coreyandthecrew952]

there are a couple that are on par. Mainly a couple versions of Stariway to Heaven when The Zep was in their prime.

[@marksterner7532]

Queen's Live Aid performance is the greatest live performance of all time

[@canudigit891]

@@coreyandthecrew952 StH is kind of a downer compared to this song. For me, not the same enjoyment factor for a live performance.

[@canudigit891]

@@marksterner7532 meh.

[@nickabbott6278]

@@canudigit891 LOL

[@jamesdavisjr6937]

If this made you cry brothers in arms will wreck you

[@willowby23]

I was going to suggest Brothers as well!! ❤

[@spadams999]

I gotta say that it's great seeing a young person enjoying the music that I have been enjoying my entire life -- and I'm an old man. There is SO much great old music out there. It's hard to steer you one way when there are so many great bands. Here are some of them -- Blood, Sweat, & Tears, Chicago, Steely Dan, Genesis, Steve Winwood, Peter Gabriel, The Carpenters, Led Zepplin, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Procol Harem, Neil Young, Dan Fogelberg, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Iron Butterfly, and I could go on and on. Enjoy the journey.

[@aspjake123]

My Wife got me into the Carpenters many years ago. I am glad she did because I never realized how beautiful Karen's voice is. MollyBoy if you read this please give The Carpenters a try. PS I am a hard rock/grunge music nut.

[@karenlyne6857]

Jethro Tull would be a great reaction video but which song

[@settheory2219]

What's the moody blues song "Timothy Leary's dead"?

[@karenlyne6857]

Oh, no no no no no no no ,

[@karenlyne6857]

Can't remember the next line off the top of my head. Their best album is In Search of a Lost Chord but you have to listen to it from beginning to end to get the full feeling of the songs.

[@stephensmith4480]

Mark Knopfler and his Brother were Born in Scotland but were raised in the North East. He has just auctioned a lot of his Guitars off, which went for Millions and being the Really nice genuine Guy that he is, he donated a large chunk of the Money to Charity's in The North East.

[@eugenedukeman3082]

This is what the difference is between "hearing" music and "experiencing" music. It's orders of magnitude better if you can physically be in it's presence.

[@lindabergman3127]

Absolutely ❤

[@matthewglidden4860]

Going forward, never worry about the length of video. Replay as much as you want, it's your first time through. I've personally heard it hundreds of times and it has not gotten old. Keep it up man!

[@lizgray5750]

Copyright should not be an issue after all these years - right?

[@kellypickle]

And when you hear somebody talk about a band being tight? This is it . See the part where Mark Knopfler looks over his shoulder and smiles at the drummer? even he was enthralled by that run. I just having such a good time when a band is tight like that is mesmerizing. It just feels so right.

[@viviennerose6858]

That little 'ooh' at the beginning, when you get an idea that this could be something good, gets me every time ❤

[@stedevo3812]

The greatest finger plucking guitarist ever, not me saying it everybody else says it.

[@terenceg7709]

Probably between him and Jeff Beck. Both are mind-blowingly good!

[@brigidsingleton1596]

I'd plucking well go with Mark Knopfler being the best ...but then, what do I know, I gave up my guitar lessons when my washing machine broke and I had to hand wash everything in the bath (for myself and three offspring), and I got tendonitis... 😟😥🥺 My 'Encore' strat sits neglected in a corner now because I never went back to it*... (Sorry * 'small 'f' in felix'🎸* - 'his' name, as is black with a white scratchplate and as my b/w cat was * 'Big 'F' in Felix' 🐈* R.I.P. Felix)

[@TripletDad3]

Mark Knopfler is a master at throwing in subtle accent notes. They just add so much to his solos. Terry Williams absolutely killed it on the drums. One of the best live performances ever recorded.

[@daveyr7454]

Mark Knopfler, a living legend. World class and known the world over as maybe the best of the best. Now in his seventies and still recording. A humble Englishman from the midlands.

[@merrilynhunt7819]

And Mark is left handed and self taught. He is now 74 and just released his new album.

[@lightatthecape2009]

Sounds pretty good too.

[@grahamokeefe9406]

Saw him a couple of years ago. As good as ever.

[@babylonsister118]

@@grahamokeefe9406 If I could have seen MK, I would have died a somewhat happier girl, for sure!

[@IEarlGrey]

@@babylonsister118you already died?

[@grahamokeefe9406]

@@babylonsister118 You never know, he might tour again.

[@deborahneale7048]

That's Mark Knopfler, my favourite guitarist . He's from Newcastle. The drummer is Terry Williams from Swansea in South Wales. Aren't they incredible?

[@firstandlastname2090]

Mark Knopfler (lead) is the genius behind Dire Straights (their brits, mate!) Mark is up there with the greatest guitar players of ALL time, Im serious, SRV, Slash, others escape me at the moment, but I freaking love Mark, If ya havent gone and listened to the studio version yet, you should. The lyrics/story is brilliant. Great reaction dude... now try to imagine living this, live, at your age. My generation had the best music ever.

[@daveking9393]

That was a great reaction! My dire straight story. It was my second year at college in Boston, week of midterms, Tuesday or Wednesday I believe, 6:30 p.m. . A friend of two of my roommates comes in and says he has won two tickets via a radio DJ to tonight's "Brothers In Arms" tour show (1986) at the Boston garden and he can't find anyone to go with him because of midterms. The concert starts in about an hour and a half and these two guys both say no, he looks at me and says would you want to go? I responded in a heartbeat yes even though I had two midterms the next day. We picked up the tickets at the door. I couldn't believe it They were 6th row center on the floor. I've never been so close to a major rock and roll band for such a long time, it was absolutely unforgettable. His fingers fly, no pick... Folks didn't want to leave they came back out for a second encore song. It was really a very well done show. I didn't do all that well on those two midterms but it was worth it!

[@TripletDad3]

Those two tests probably didn't make a damn bit of difference in your life overall, but the memories of that concert probably made a lasting impression.

[@daveking9393]

@@TripletDad3Big Time for sure!

[@grahamokeefe9406]

Ha! I have a similar story. I was at college in Boston. I had two tickets to see them at the Orpheum Theater (one of their last small shows, as "Money for Nothing" was exploding at the time.) The person I was going to go with couldn't make it, so I ran around my dorm floor yelling "Who wants to go see Dire Straits?" My first volunteer was the hottest girl on the floor. Nothing ever happened between us (apart from a life-long friendship), but I bet a bunch of guys at the show were thinking "What's SHE doing with that ugly bastard?" When they came back around to Boston, they did the show you saw.

[@davidshigo3150]

"brothers in arms" will make you cry !!!! for sure !!!!

[@graemero5532]

Agreed

[@musiclover9361]

Terry Williams on drums, absolutely killing it!

[@brianpatrick108]

Mark Knopfler is one of those rare guitarists that you can identify immediately after two or three cords! It's just ear candy!!!🤔

[@celticwind99]

Drums are exceptional in this live version

[@andrewmoss3681]

First live show the drummers Dad had ever attended. So the guys told him to go crazy during this to show his Dad

[@daveking9393]

Thanks for sharing that, really appreciate it​@@andrewmoss3681

[@drum253]

Terry Williams

[@T-bone1950]

​@@andrewmoss3681That shows that the band liked each other a lot, not like the stories you hear, after a band breaks, up about egos and distrust and anger.

[@helenespaulding7562]

You ask if they were British. If you asked that question , from the mid60’s through the 80’s, there would be a 50-60% chance you’d be right. The number of fantastic and fantastically successful bands who came from that island of yours was INCREDIBLE. Probably more musicians per population than any other country.

[@Jade12568]

Mark Knopfler just the best ever and ever and ever. So glad I got to go here tonight.

[@garethjamesdavies6850]

The drummer is Terry Williams- a welshman- & his dad was in the audience for the 1st time !! How proud he must have been. ❤

[@bydavidmitchell]

That's it. You've done it now. You've started your Dire Straits / Mark Knopfler journey. I loved watching you react to this performance. I've probably watched it several hundred times, that whole concert. If I could give you a recommendation, it would be to listen to either Telegraph Road, or Tunnel of Love, from the same Alchemy concert. They're phenomenal. Mark is, as someone else in the comments mentioned, a musical genius. His song writing is out of this world, and the way he makes the guitar sing is just incredible. Enjoy the rest of your Dire Straits journey! Great reaction. Oh, and the outstanding drummer is Terry Williams, from Wales.

[@lindascott6902]

for me, Tunnel of Love from this Alchemy Live concert is outstanding!

[@2righthands816]

"Once upon a time in the west" from Alchemy has some of the best licks from Mark. Way better than studio album!

[@ricasz]

mark knopfler doing this solos without a pick. GOAT 🐐

[@kathymarie3723]

Dude, he’s gifted and he is left-handed plays without a pic. god gave him a gift.

[@mitsarp]

Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins playing together is a history lesson of rock and roll guitar.

[@MW15962]

Welcome to virtuosity, my young friend. It's not the genre's under your belt. It's the recognition of pure genius that separates us from the dilettantes.

[@muff.t2780]

Nice reaction . Some things are worth listening to twice . Finest rock guitarist of our generation 🎸🎸🎸

[@pierograndi5898]

...after the darkness of today music finally the light of music played by a genius has entered your mind...

[@davidhart6291]

Bruv, you just witnessed one of the greatest live performances of any song, ever. Mark Knopfler is a fucking legend. The studio version of this song was jaw-dropping when it came out, but THIS is sooo much better. Loved your reaction. I’ve watched this performance dozens of times and it gives me goosebumps every time.

[@coreyandthecrew952]

the boys are on absolute fire with this one. Perfection across the board. I can't even begin to count how many times I have watched this in the last year, let alone over the years.,

[@MrGettysburg44]

This is how music was in the 60's and 70's. REAL talented musicians, playing REAL music with no Autotune, backing tracks, sampling etc

[@TheOttercreek]

Thank God for Music

[@mjsplicer78]

Go back and listen to the studio version to realize the real genius in this video, the amount of improv they are doing compared to the studio mix is epic

[@jakemistakeroberts2044]

Just wait, this dude is so cool and acts like he’s sitting across from you having a drink telling a story.

[@maryreilly5092]

He barely even glances at his strings and his fingers as he plays the most intricate notes! This is Super Master Class level playing. Subtle, (as you said), and Velvety yet Pealing notes through and through!

[@deanlauerman6235]

You have just been teliported to the 70s. I am 75 and have heard this magic many many times and it is mesmerizing every time. Good job Mollyboy.

[@isadona59]

Mark Knophler is one of the BEST guitarritas all of time. I LOVE Dire Straits. Check, from the same concert, Telegraph Road, is beautiful...

[@TurnIntoGhosts]

Mesmerised is exactly what I was the first time I saw this videi. These giys are phenomenal. Knopfler is an absolute genius. So happy to see you react so positively to the Straits, man!

[@MassiAlbert]

Hi, this is the first reaction of yours that I've watched. I'm 54 and I've been a huge DS fan since I was 15. Alchemy Live was my first vinyl. They were born in 1977 in the suburbs of London when Mark Knopfler (the singer) moved from Newcastle to his brother's house, which he shared with John Illsley (the bassist). DS was born there. In this live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1983, Hal Lindes plays on rhythm guitar, replacing Mark's brother David Knopfler in the original line-up, who left the band in 1980 due to musical differences, Alan Clark on keyboards and piano and Terry Williams on drums, here in his first experience with the DS having replaced the original drummer that year. It is above all thanks to his influence that the live performance has a very different rhythm compared to the original recording. He rewrote some great drum parts. The performance is incredible. Just think about the fact that at the time there were no sequences, bases, clicks... everything played completely live. I found your reactions very pleasant... if you want to continue getting to know DS a little, I recommend some excerpts from their live show "On the night - Live" (which I witnessed in person in 1993). In particular the songs "Calling Elvis", "On every street", "Your latest trick", "Romeo & Juliet". And then again from Alchemy Live in 1983 "Once upon a time in the west" and "Love over gold". And finally their most poignant song "brothers in arms". Sorry for going on, but when it comes to DS... enjoy listening.

[@kennymccann3316]

One of the best reactions I have seen for this song I have ever seen and respect to you for appreciating some older music.

[@rikschoemaker6973]

Im 54 years old and i grew up with this music.. i know every single note, every single lyric, every single drumfill they played during this concert. It gives me great joy you like this as much as you do. Im not going to rant about modern music you get subjected to nowadays, but this music is how music should be. Next from this album, as suggested allready is Telegraph road, also an amazing track. And after that.. you might be ready for Pink Floyd and David Gilmour"s guitarplay

[@markdoring4302]

It amazes me over and over watching reactions to stuff that we just listened to on the radio growing up as normal that now so many are discovering

[@coreyandthecrew952]

I am addicted to reactions right now for the same reason. watching people embrace this music and fall in love is a reminder of how lucky we were to grow up with it

[@jeffreysherrow8535]

Young man, don’t worry about the length of your videos. Just be you! I’m 56 and have enjoyed watching you grow. There is a hell of a lot of great music. Take your time and rewind!

[@jeffreysherrow8535]

And there’s no rule that you can’t play both!

[@pamelalee1508]

Dire Straits is a British rock band formed in London 1977...they spent over 1100 weeks on the UK Albums Chart..the fifth most of all time... The original dummer was Pick Withers..the drummer you heard tearing up the skins in this video is #TerryWilliams a Welsh phenom who was in his first tour with the band after Pick left..Terry played from 1982-1988... Yes you could spend the rest of your life catching up on 50 years of music...best of luck young man... I'm subbing to see how far you get... 🌿🌿🌿

[@shegocrazy]

Drummer increased the tempo and raised fun level by 200%.. epic drum fills.

[@Coelacanth97]

Listen to Brothers In Arms for some beautifully emotional guitar solos...and as mentioned previously, Telegraph Road. It's epic.

[@arcanewyrm6295]

YES!!!! Plus, Romeo & Juliet, Sailing To Philadelphia, Planet of New Orleans, Where Do You Think You're Going?, Down To The Waterline.... So many good tunes from them!

[@richdickson2174]

I can't get enough of this version

[@grapeman63]

Alchemy Live was recorded over two nights at the Hammersmith Odeon in London and was the culmination to the "Love Over Gold" world tour. In the end, only the footage of the Saturday night concert was used for the DVD and album release, recorded on 23rd July 1983. For the music lover, the whole DVD is an absolute must! Although formed in London, Dire Straits are inextricably connected to Mark's home city of Newcastle Upon Tyne. The tune "Going Home" is played before every Newcastle United home fixture. The band had gone through a few line-up changes by the time of this concert. But, at this time, consisted of: Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocals John Illsley - bass Alan Clark - keyboards Hal Lindes - guitar Terry Williams - drums.

[@lmrk5705]

Mark Knopfler will never win best vocalist awards, but jesus christ he’s one of the best guitarists and song writers of all time. Check out Tunnel of Love and Rollergirl. Bloody genius 👍👍👍👍👍

[@maryreilly5092]

Mark was born in Glasgow but raised and lived in Blyth, Northumberland.

[@markt-bc3gk]

Raised in Newcastle which is why he writes songs about colour coats and whitley bay and the spanish city.

[@johnhamilton7762]

@@markt-bc3gk Actually born and raised in Glasgow until 12 then went to Blyth for his teenage years.

[@markt-bc3gk]

@@johnhamilton7762 Newcastle mate.

[@johnhamilton7762]

@@markt-bc3gk His Wiki page says Blyth. He did work on the Newcastle Chronicle which is apparently a newspaper up there.

[@markt-bc3gk]

@@johnhamilton7762 wiki is not always right.

[@mancebo7]

The magnificent Terry Williams on the drums!

[@RK.Anthony_comp]

Feb, 1979. I'm 19, my first time away from home in Houston, Tx. Totally lost, stoned out of my gourd on the best weed I've ever smoked (and I've smoked the best), getting a bit nervous because I'm lost, and I hear the studio version of this song on the car stereo for the first time. Fuck it! I'm jamming, I don't care, I was listening to something really really special! I don't even remember how I got back to where we were staying to be honest. This is what your Grandpa was rockin' to when he was your age and this live version is better than the studio version. Perfection? By the look on your face..... I think so! I saw you wiping those tears. You weren't alone, I've loved this song for 45 years and watching you experience the magic of it for the first time drew some tears here too.

[@coreyandthecrew952]

Its absolutely grandpa rock. My parents listened to some of the best music made and shared it with me, now I am hooking my kids into the good stuff as well. Its timeless

[@pattiburris6936]

Love watching young'uns listen for the first time and witnessing their disbelief! Knopfler has been a prolific writer/composer through the decades. He's a master. ❤

[@laurawatters914]

I REALLY ENJOYED GOING THROUGH THE MUSIC JOURNEY WITH YOU MOLLYBOY!! IT'S AWESOME!! 😊🩷🤘✌️

[@colinhackett390]

Make sure you watch the full version of this song because the outro solo is one of the best

[@MrBombastic-ed5fv]

I second that

[@ferglesnerk]

That was the full version!

[@MrBombastic-ed5fv]

@@ferglesnerk the studio full version

[@robertmwilliams]

Mark Knofler is one of those great guitarist you shout at "At least look down at the damn strings! Stop making it look like it's easy."'

[@dreaman1981]

Per me, la più bella canzone, con il miglior chitarrista, nella più bella live della storia!!! Saluti da Genoa Italy! 🇮🇹❤

[@samuelayers3429]

I've heard this song so many times over the years and it NEVER gets old!

[@sherylstone8804]

Terry William's was the drummer for Alchemy Live tour. He was amazing. They gave the best performance here. Mark has perfected the fingerpicking style. He makes the guitar cry on Brothers in Arms...should you feel like getting emotional. Congrats on 40k +.

[@MissLibertarian]

He makes the guitar sing the song. This is how they don’t get tired of the same hit song over and over-have fun without a three minute limit.

[@dongubelman2283]

You KILLED that.....and so did Knopfler. Great job by all

[@shmick6079]

The reference in the lyrics to “Guitar George” and “Harry” is a nod to legendary collaborators George Young and Harry Vanda. George was the older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young (AC/DC), and Vanda & Young produced most of their legendary albums. Vanda & Young also started the legendary early rock group The Easybeats, and cowrote and produced the famous 3-part Stevie Wright solo song “Evie”. Vanda & Young also had some hits with another band that they formed, Flash & The Pan. These guys are one of the most legendary pairings in Australian music, and songs like “Friday on My Mind” (Easybeats) and “Evie” are top 10 Australian songs in any genre. And then of course, there’s AC/DC, who need no introduction or synopsis. Just a cool piece of trivia for you.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Anything from Alchemy , is Rock History.❤

[@323lessthanzero]

FINALLY someone who feels this song like I do!!!!!!!!! The fact that I have been listening to this song since it came out in 1978 let me know what was coming and waiting on your reaction. I knew you would love the ending!!!!!!!!!! Great reaction

[@user-fl6wv6rl6f]

Gotta go back in my head 35 years to when they played the Pacific Colosseum here in Vancouver, BC, but if I close my eyes I can still feel the heat of the crowd at the front of the stage and smell the pungent mixture of cigarette smoke and pot that permeated everything that night. What a time that was for music! Sitting here late in the evening in my bed in the Brock Fahrni long-term care facility, headphones nested over my ears so as not to bother the other residents, I can only feel a tinge of sorrow for the youth of today. That was a time when music really MEANT something!

[@andrewmoss3681]

"This guitar work is stunning!" All of us start chuckling to ourselves thinking "Just you wait young Lord Molly. Just you wait." Also the drummers Dad was in the audience seeing his son live for the first time. So the rest of the band told him to go NUTS during this! 😂 If you want to truly DIVINE guitarists you MUST check out; Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/77 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (official) That young sir is 3 GODS playing guitars another God on bass, another God on piano, another on drums, & the divine Ronnie giving us our vocals. Hope everyone is having a great week & much love to all from us here in the UK

[@jaycorby]

Thank you Andrew, and the same to you.

[@mattblatchley2061]

another group with superlative musicianship. and just lots of damn good music!

[@jimfussell5589]

THAT was AMAZING!!!! Unbelievable musicianship! Thank you!!!

[@gorey4more837]

Saw Dire Straits open for Eric Clapton at Alpine Valley when "Money for Nothing" came out. It was an outdoor venue, and it poured. Seeing Knopfler live is something I'll never forget and will always cherish. What a gift!

[@elarsh24]

I would have loved to see him and SRV play together. 💯🎸🎶🎸🎶🤘

[@paulsmith2516]

Sorry but I have GENUINELY seen better blues guitar players in my local than SRV. Second most overrated guitarist ever behind that fret wanker Eddie Van Halen.

[@gushbond]

This may just be your gateway into the magic of classic rock and roll, my friend.

[@graeker4286]

Dire Straits.. My ultimate driving music

[@billbaldwin3564]

It’s difficult to imagine a music fan has never heard Knopfler play before but it’s brilliant watching him react to this absolute musical genius. Great reaction!