Dire Straits - News

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

There's a magic that happens between Mark and his Guitar. It cannot be duplicated. From all the hours I lay on my bed when I started listening to these guys back in 1978 when I was 10, to today when I sit here at my desk working on a project while I tell my own 11 year old, with a little water in my eyes, what this band means to me, that indescribable feeling that I get when I listen to them is ever the same. A metal fan I will always be. But nothing compares to a good stack of Dire Straights on a long night.

[@kmcel190]

I wished I could have been around during the prime time of Dire Straits, but I was born in 2001. I listen to them literally everyday and just saw Knopfler perform in September. Songs like tunnel of love and telegraph road put me in a state of awe at the level of emotion/passion he conveys through the guitar. Never heard anything like it!

[@kumarmusic6691]

@@kmcel190 also one of my favourite songs and I know What you mean and feel i think.. this is also a song i listened thousands of time.. he is talking about a man committed suiced after a depressed live included drugs, alcohol and i think also about an abusive childhood. What is your opinion? Greetings, KumarMusic

[@rasmusmeldgaard2753]

Mark Knopfler was the reason i started playing guitar and I agree with you, it cannot be duplicated. However a strat with a whole lotta love, treble and reverb helps a lot!

[@sherifmourad79]

spoken like a true passionate

[@limitnl]

Damn right. Its magic. So simpel, so underproduced, but such a delight. So glad I got introduced to the Dire Straits at the age of 12, now 38. It was my friends fathers favorite band, and he always said: good music must be played loud. Awesome memory. Its been my fav. band since. Ofcourse one starts out with the known ever greens, but there is soo much more. Like this one. Mark and his Fender is just plain magic and its gives me goosebumbs and watery eyes more often than not

[@BrunoBrumPescaePoesia]

A song to drive in a empty road, going to a place that you dont know, just thinking about life... Just pure mark knopfler and his guitar

[@j-5087]

Walking out of a dead end job to be a professional driver

[@SnowTheJamMan]

I adore Knopfler's solo on this track. Short but VERY soulful and tasty, he is such an amazing guitarist

[@haroonmukhtar2906]

Spot on! I absolutely love it!!

[@kumarmusic6691]

Yeah!❤

[@t.zaitsev8267]

Comunniqué is the best Dire Straits album. And this one, the best song of the album.

[@armensog87]

nope, theyre all great though. If were talking earlier years Love Over Gold is a true art rock album.

[@benspicer7470]

I agree

[@user-nt4nq3wc8x]

Yes it's a very underrated album. I also think it's one of their best albums.

[@zomaariemand5650]

I'd take making movies over this album, but it mostly depends on my mood.

[@thomasmorris602]

definitely the best on the album, but probably not the best straits album

[@michaelascanlon9]

This is deep track, but a classic.-Dire Straits Forever

[@71dembonesTV]

"There's greener pastures out there, son... And they all need mowing" *sips*

[@bumfricker2487]

NO DAD IT’S SATURDAY MORNING

[@misfitcherries]

GTA 2 was a great game, only one you could actually fart and burp hehe *sips*

[@kumarmusic6691]

How can you not like this song? It is pure soul and emotion..

[@brianvittachi6869]

I was 21 when I first heard this song. That was 41 years ago and it still has not lost it's cool.

[@moen8636]

beautiful song

[@BozCobra]

And underrated!

[@xx-bi9si]

👍.. listen Hidalgos

[@tacowilco7515]

That lawn is not going to mow itself. Nice song 👍

[@brenkelly1474]

to this day the solo makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end...the song is one of his greatest...pick withers drumming also makes it special...timeless.!!

[@heyhackurs]

Haha yeah Bren. The song is real intense! Btw you coming to the family wedding tomorrow? -Dennis

[@bklys1054]

Boomer isn't an age, it's a mindset

[@Kruegernator123]

-Dwight D. Eisenhower

[@bklys1054]

@@cowboyanimal_1 full time CNC operator for almost two years now

[@cowboyanimal_1]

CNC, know exactly what you're going through m8.l Cutting that everyday. Hey man... Look at what you're doing. It's a job right? It's better than no job and hopefully you're working a new machine.

[@cowboyanimal_1]

In all honesty, I'd trade with you....

[@kasper5688]

What's up with this boomer thing? I wanna join.

[@dracosol4415]

I feel ashamed for not finding this song sooner in life

[@timwingham8952]

Me too

[@InsaneStryker777]

A very special song. I did a cover of it at age 20 and made my own solo. My first spur of musical creativity. This song inspired it for some reason.

[@maciejj.wrobel2532]

This song is everything for me. It binds, it locks you on the target which you dare to feel.

[@TylerAceOfficial]

Heared it today for the first time, wonderfull trip this song.

[@XX-qp9ql]

Yeap... That's some REAL music.

[@user-nt4nq3wc8x]

One of their best songs on one of their best albums in my opinion. Very underrated.

[@RadioamateurKjellSvendsen]

I loved this album. It was like almost 40 years ago. Loved this song - And this album a lot! Listened to it over and over again, torn out two casette tapes, one LP and got the CD. About 30 years ago I got a son. A couple of years ago he had a friend with a motorbike. He got the license too. And a motorbike, top speed almost 300 km/h. Then they went on a ride together. And crashed into eachother. My son is OK, his friend died. Leaving his wife and two small children behind all alone. He made a line in the news...

[@LaFaveBros]

Yup, Quake was a good game.

[@Scatmanseth]

LaFave Bros it... it’s you! The hero of Kvatch! This is truly an honor.

[@pinducagomes6596]

Have you heard of the high elves?

[@Lynch___]

Farewell citizen

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

Wait..... I know you

[@ioant4938]

Agreed

[@salahtounsaoui9172]

When it came out I got immediately hooked to this marvelous song there's a great symbiosis between the guitars and the drums

[@theawsomenetwork4]

Wish i could stay here on the youtube all day listening but the h.o.a might fine me for my grass gotta go mow. sips

[@barbstegner4639]

The ✨ guitar 🎸 solo alone is worth the price of admission to this performance of a lifetime ✨

[@emilarb3508]

For me this is the best piece of musical art that ever happened to be written.

[@heyhackurs]

Great song, Rick! Want to head over to the family bbq tonight? We're bringing the kids. -Dennis

[@BunkerBlog]

People say boomer like it's an insult. Boomer music is the best.

[@pebblesbeach5691]

Most of today music is shit

[@plus-tom]

This ist MUSIC. Thanks from Germany Hamburg

[@greenwich1754]

I wonder if anyone appreciates the adept use of the volume pedal in this song? Astounding!

[@RecklessTheory]

This is the best song when you feel like you are dragging your shoes and having a hard time. The build and solo are impeccable.

[@bigcoolviking]

What an awsome awsome song, and the way it just blends into the track 'where do you think you are going' Perfect.

[@marieblue]

The subject of “News” (1979) by Mark Knopfler is not in the least obvious, since the reference to a man climbing onto a horse can easily be misconstrued. The 4 minutes 14 seconds long song is actually about a motorcyclist who is killed in a road accident. It is somewhat similar to Elton John’s “Song For Guy” (1978), a tribute to a record company messenger who lost his life in a road crash. 💙🎶💚

[@countdecristo582]

All the recent comments are from us zoomers. But if you look at the comments from years ago, you realize this is unironically a 30 yr old boomer song. And honestly they've had it better than damn near anyone in human history. Based

[@dwarfy7330]

Cringed and bluepilled

[@peternicholson233]

Agree. Born in '69. This album 1979. Making movies was what got me.

[@JesseOnThaDrums]

Mate I'm 13 and I love this song to death

[@JesseOnThaDrums]

@Jaybird i cant recall anybody telling me that

[@lleguily]

Best album

[@STEVEFINNERTY]

one of his most beautiful songs,, ive loved this for so long, it makes me cry though i dont quite know why.

[@maxxz365]

Damn this music brings up memories of the good old days

[@windjaturtle]

YEAP... They just don't make music like this anymore... *takes a big sip* AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@douglasfernandes9969]

Unforgettable old times.

[@georgesulyvahn251]

>Sips 1st can of Monster Ultra in the morning

[@donaldhutnick3138]

This is my favorite on this record. It reminds me of me and my wife. "Yeah, she tell him that he's crazy for gambling with his life."

[@sakethc96]

Criminally underrated

[@Cr4pSnip3r]

Yeaapp.... *sips*

[@johntoth5562]

Caught direstraits in Denver,first U.S. tour, played all first lp but opened with Onceuponatimeinthewest to premier their new one , communique.it remains new to me while acquiring the varnish of layers of time ."News" is my private anthem

[@ericgutenhagen8270]

JUST MADE THE WIFE LISTEN FOR THE 10TH TIME , GOOD SONG RICK. .CAN U SHOW ME HOW TO SHARE ON THE FACEBOOK? AND

[@As_Expected_of_Pieck]

Based and redpilled.

[@frazzle657]

This is on the soundtrack to my life... top 5 all time favourites... easily

[@giovanniarinelli9956]

forever in my heart...time never goes by....

[@sannypanesa4191]

very nice play

[@jkmorrison1013]

always loved this song

[@giorgospapadopoulos6806]

AGAIN ONE GREAT SONG FROM GREAT MARK KNOPFLER!!!

[@MG-ql8sg]

*snap* Yep This one's going in my boomer collection

[@dhorvat93]

Awesome song and LP

[@danielwahl7276]

Ive listend to this music for years.love it.

[@AngelSonevski]

now this was real music.... yep

[@lucaperiotto2171]

This song travels time illuminating it with a diamond trail

[@chewie1400]

when i listen to this song i say nothing for i feel its speaks as me to myself, as a reflection of what ive done

[@hubertlam1175]

A great song! Dire straits for ever!

[@David-pv4xv]

genius absolutely a genius

[@sanjaysatoj4435]

* *cracks open a discontinued monster he has been saving* * one last time old friend...

[@matthewk8684]

"Boomer isn't an age, it's a state of mind." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

[@topdamagewizard]

The time and effort I put into my MySpace page was something to see.

[@sannypanesa4191]

nice guitar play

[@hurleybot]

Thanks Boomer USA

[@joebagadonuts3566]

Fuckin A

[@jillhodgson3221]

Sublime, simply sublime ❤

[@Victor-nw3ge]

He sticks to his guns He take the road as it comes It take the shine off his shoes He says it's a shame You know it may be a game Ah, but I won't play to lose He's burning the grass He take up a glass He swallow it neat He crosses the floor He open the door He take a sniff of the street And she tell him that he's crazy She's a-saying listen baby I'm your wife She tell him that he's crazy For gambling a-with his life But he climbs on his horse You know he feel no remorse He just kicks it alive His motor is fine He take it over the line Until he's ready to dive And she tell him that he's crazy Yes she's saying listen baby I'm your wife Yeah she tell him that he's crazy For gambling with his life He sticks to his guns He take the road as it comes It take the shine off his shoes He says it's a shame You know it may be a game Ah but I won't play to lose He sticks to his guns He take the road as it comes It take the shine off his shoes He's too fast to stop He take it over the top He make a line in the news

[@peternicholson233]

well done. But what does it mean?

[@ragnarlthbrksigurdssn2617]

@@peternicholson233 this is a song about the assasination of John Lennon

[@peternicholson233]

Sounds like Joey Dunlop doing the TT.

[@EmileJoulbert]

@@ragnarlthbrksigurdssn2617 This is a year before John Lennon's death. The guy is probably OD'ing on horse.

[@neppy-chan9297]

@@peternicholson233 I interpret it as being about a thrill seeking biker engaging in risky behaviors, such as driving under the influence. His wife pleads with him to stop gambling with his life, but he continues on with this behavior. Presumably this gets him killed at some point and he ends up in the obituaries (He make a line in the news)

[@Typhonian-]

crack open a monster, there's yards to mow

[@scottthomas1824]

I'm mean like memes aside but dire straits was a very good band, their music was diverse and mark knopfler's style was exceptional

[@forestshark59]

Beautiful tone and solo

[@smirnov5795]

"siiip" how ya fellas doing, just finished mowing my lawn

[@petermundorfer2639]

Love this one of there best

[@brianvittachi6869]

Sublime. I first heard this about 40 years ago.

[@jonathansaddoris3102]

Nobody talks about how sting ripped this riff off and gets all the credit

[@seanmabiasan6909]

LOVE DIER STRATS THEYRE THE GR8EST ...... DONT MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO ...... BACONATOR GEORGIA

[@crypto_rahul]

based boomer

[@jmwa7580]

Boomer pride world wide

[@javierfueyo6871]

Gran grupo GRAN Alegría.... escucharlos

[@morcovcanada8577]

Dire straits never dies

[@UegueIdjiru]

GoD never dies

[@josebraspolverepolvere1081]

fica dificil dizer algo em relação estes caras eles simplismente são monstros consagrados demais demais ..........................................................................

[@ericavila431]

josé bras polvere polvere realmente

[@nixon-p5y]

Люблю Dire straits с первой услышанной композиции в 1979-го году... Мне было 17-ть лет...

[@milliecoker3872]

God that guitar makes me so fucking emotional. i love dire straits. i wish this song wouldn't jump so much on my vinyl.

[@davisanches3564]

Grande canção ❤

[@djeemeehandrick7434]

How can this only have 200k views??

[@Books-and-coffee0]

I don't want to ever forget.

[@daugaveens]

2019 still one love❤️

[@reiner9838]

The ending is the most badass shit I’ve ever heard.

[@homemdasneves]

Based and redpilled

[@marcomartini9239]

Thank you, and God bless you!

[@milliecoker9042]

What were the 70’s and 80’s like. I’m 16 and I would do anything to live in those times. My dad says it was amazing and things were different. People were more laid back etc. What was it like tho??

[@omegahaifoleet]

I love this song

[@rarecount]

mark Knopfler is a gem

[@fabiancortez7821]

*sips* Now Morrowind, that's a game that made you think, chief. Not like those Fortnites and Overwatches, *sips* yep. Damn kids and their face tattoos and rainbow colored hair *continues sipping*

[@yosh9192]

Literally me

[@atlasrules87]

*sips* Blood, man, that was a game, kid. Not like your CODs and Sky Rims, *sips*

[@Terf1988]

@@atlasrules87 - unironically this

[@salahtounsaoui9172]

And noone believed that this band was going to conquer the world 🌍

[@mrpagoda]

Yeah Jerry I got it fixed. The carb was gummed up. That's Chinese manufacturing for ya. "long sip"

[@reptyler123]

the ultimate boomer song

[@InAGaddaDaVida7]

I always imagined a 70' th Grand Prix Driver as this person. (Types like Sterling Moss or Jim Clarke) or Jochen Rindt. They died like flies. The Guitar is sad. But live goes on.

[@THIERRYLANGA]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ super Mágico❤26/12/24!

[@seibaalter4251]

*sips* yep, Quake was a great game

[@Hugo-hr-8]

Del salón en el ángulo oscuro, de su dueña tal vez olvidada, silenciosa y cubierta de polvo, veíase el arpa. ¡Cuánta nota dormía en sus cuerdas, como el pájaro duerme en las ramas, esperando la mano de nieve que sabe arrancarlas! ¡Ay!, pensé; ¡cuántas veces el genio así duerme en el fondo del alma, y una voz como Lázaro espera que le diga «Levántate y anda» Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer.

[@thomashertong4789]

I'm not sure where all the boomer jokes are coming from, and at this point I'm too afraid to ask. *sips for good measure*

[@alaakhair6758]

4chan /o/

[@cannashiva9719]

He sticks to his guns He take the road as it comes It take the shine off his shoes He says it's a shame You know it may be a game Ah, but I won't play to lose

[@sferna]

How you fellas doing this Sunday

[@issakhadieye7153]

News MAKE us great when WE got THEM in Time ,so every time WE still to get them

[@thedutchfisherman7078]

He sticks to his guns He take the road as it comes It take the shine off his shoes He says it's a shame You know it may be a game Ah, but I won't play to loose He's burning the grass He take up a glass He swallow it neat He crosses the floor He open the door He take a sniff of the street Then she tell him that he's crazy She's a-saying, Hey baby, I'm your wife Yeah, she tell him that he's crazy For gambling a-with his life But he climbs on his horse You know he feel no remorse He just kicks it alive His motor is fine He take it over the line Until he's ready to dive Then she tell him that he's crazy Yeah, she's saying, Listen, baby I'm your wife Yeah, she tell him that he's crazy For gambling a-with his life He sticks to his guns He take the road as it comes It take the shine off his shoes He says it's a shame You know it may be a game Ah, but I won't play to loose Yeah, sticks to his guns He take the road as it comes It take the shine off his shoes He's too fast to stop He take it over the top He make a line in the news

[@georgevillotta1810]

Himno,maestro

[@VBYTP]

Reject (Bang) modernity... *Return to (Monster) tradition*

[@matthewk8684]

"they don't make things like they used to"