WHAT A PERFORMANCE !!! | DIRE STRAITS - SULTANS OF SWING (ALCHEMY LIVE) | REACTION!!!! |

[@MC-yz3js]

Terry Williams , one of the Best drummers in music at the time...

[@jennymujica1937]

Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction. This is one the best live performances I’ve ever heard.

[@ronparsons8786]

Easily hands down one of the most amazing live performances ever recorded

You can see in one point in the video where they are looking at the drummer and just laughing - he kept the tempo up the whole time and it wasn't a slow one :)

[@barbarabisson2551]

High energy from all.. especially the fantastic guitar picker!

[@lynnmarson2339]

I loved your reaction! I really liked that you appreciated the music so much; not worried too much about understanding the lyrics.

[@phoebelewis2788]

Mark, the lead guitarist, is ranked at number 27 of the best guitarists, although I think he is the best. Mark is also left handed playing a right hand guitar. He s a total musical genius and nobody will ever sound like Dire Staits again [except Mark}. I had the pleasure of seeing them live and it was a pure adventure and they did 4 encores. The greatest bands play live and Dire Straits always add something extra keeping their audience in awe. Thank you for a great reaction

[@phoebelewis2788]

totally agree

[@bettyrose959]

Never list your favorite guitar player the same as anyone else's list. There's only one best for everybody. Be proud to say your own number one. No one else's opinions matter when it comes to music and musicians. That's all yours, enjoy it. That's what it's all for.

[@Orbitalmercury]

Mark should be in a separate list of his own where he will always be number one.

[@GregSpelman]

Those lists are b.s.! I've seen Mark ranked as high as #8 & as low as #32. I've listened to a LOT of rock/metal to know he should easily be in the top 10 on every list!

[@garyneilson3075]

"They are simply the best, better than all the rest"......

[@gretchenboyd7186]

First time hearing one of your reactions, great!!! 💯🔥

[@williamjones6031]

The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.🤗 What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making a living like that wouldn't suck.

[@ericminch]

Good job on the reaction and commentary. Great music really brings out the best in people.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Terry Williams on the drums is an absolute MONSTER !!! The best drum performance I have ever heard. Ever.

[@joelliebler5690]

Telegraph Road is a must to react to. You will love that one too!

[@cmmarcoux]

(14:00) I think the thing that's enthralling about some live performances like this one is that you've got a performer at the absolute peak and you see how completely in control he (in this case) is. You can tell from the grin on his face leading up to the outro guitar solo that he knows he's about to play a 3,000 note solo, and he knows he's going to hit all 3000 notes. And he's going to bend a lot of those notes to his well, and all of that's going to go perfectly. And even though every last person in the room knows the song and knows what normally comes next, he's still going to be able to surprise them with something better than they're hoping for. Whatever the genre, there's something about seeing masters who are in complete control. Dire Straits aren't my favorite band and Sultans isn't my favorite song, but Knopfler is so good you can't help but smile, watching him own that room.

[@phoebelewis2788]

A great comment but Dire Straits are my favourite. Everything else you said was spot on

[@maninchair6648]

I noticed in the very last run (the famous one from the record) Marc changes up some of the notes to make it even harder! Like it wasn't already hard enough.

[@bernardbarry447]

Well said

[@tomcollens4621]

Dire is right up there, and I have always loved this song. They took it to another level.

[@richardhargrave6082]

I was there and the stand out performance was Terry Williams on the drums

[@RicoBurghFan]

The lead is Mark Knopfler, only one of the greatest guitarists ever.

[@kirknelson156]

won't get an argument from me :)

[@richardcranium5048]

I've got him top 5 easy... For me he's one of those guys, that every time I think to myself " yeah I'm pretty good" here comes Mark on the radio, and I'm like, "damn, I suck"

[@gregs4163]

AGREED!!

[@MattsDrumCovers]

And Terry Williams was the best drummer they ever had! He was on fire!

[@normansmithers4465]

yes, indeed!!

[@fjphoto23]

This was their last gig before returning back to their planet. They are aliens from out of this world.

[@tragicdeyz2641]

This, this right here, is why you GO SEE (HEAR) LIVE Shows.....Whenever I watch this I think what amazes me most is how the drummer is NEVER lost/forgotten in the ocean of guitar Godliness. Break it down Jay. You're the best.

[@apuuvah]

They were on fire! Fire! Terry... maan.

[@Shoikan71]

Loved your reaction, this is probably the best live performace ever

[@lucyFV]

I have listened to this so many times! Never gets old

[@TheRevFireman630]

The singer is also the lead guitarist, Mark Knopfler. He has a very unique way of finger picking when he plays. MK is a master on the guitar!

[@margaretirvine3267]

Genius. Nothing beats this. Was fortunate to see them live in the 80s. 😊

[@fatovamingus]

I've watched so many people react to this performance and I think yours is the most authentic. I loved it

[@jeanhorn8891]

The whole set was done without plectrums. Interesting fact Mark Knoffler was playing a right handed guitar but was left handed

[@lapelcelery42]

Actually, he does use plectrums once in a while. Usually on Tunnel of Love and Expresso Love.

[@marksterner7532]

Sheer genius! What a performance!

[@robinwells3]

Mark Knopfler, lead guitar, singer, songwriter-all superb. Hope you check out more of Dire Straits and Knopfler’s solo work.

[@JB-td9fz]

The greatest guitar player to ever grace the planet.end of.

[@thomaschulze]

The best? I dont know, maybe yes, there are soo many great ones. But: Mark Knopfler def. is the one who can play the deepest emotions with his guitar. He can make his guitar sing, dance and cry for him. Unique!

[@toiddiot1629]

Knopflers playing is always sooo tasteful ❤

[@BeeBumper]

This is my leaving my house for work at 4am song. When a band blows away their studio effort with a live version there is nothing more satisfying. Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb one of those and David Gilmour near the end is hard to find but the 9 min live version has about 4 extra minutes of one of Davids most epic solos or his band mates solo not sure who plays electric and whom plays the acoustic

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

So this is just fire...heart song taken up another notch and swung down

[@Boatzilla2]

Nobody ever had a sound like Knopfler. Brilliant.

[@glenn20081965]

The drummer is epic.

[@dlb83082]

This is brings tears to your eyes and screams of triumph - this is real music

[@jeffstevens4262]

That's Terry Williams on drums. One of the greats!

[@wickedsmawht]

i think the story was that it was the first time the drummers dad was watching him play so he went nuts. one of my favorite live performances ever

[@daveking9393]

Great group. Great tune. Great reaction!! I might have shared this with you already... 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.

[@franrhoads9848]

This drummer is dope!!

[@TelfordO]

I was so lucky as i was there that night in London when this was recorded, it was fantastic.

[@qwerty.4450]

Just made my day. One of my favorite live performances of all time!! You’re a real trendsetter too! Not enough reaction channels get to this. Keep up the good work🤟

[@1970paulsmith]

One of my favourite live performances by any band, great reaction.👍

[@riphopfer5816]

Live Dire Straits was a force of nature and human brilliance the likes of which we shall never see again. Mark Knopfler was my personal guitar hero all through my adolescence. He plays fingerstyle-without a pick-but he could shred with the very best. Im 40 years old, so this made me strange among my peers. But when I started pulling off those riffs on my guitar, no one was laughing anymore.

[@arnoldcox9128]

How lucky were those people in the crowd to witness that magic

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

When I went to London I asked the Odeon to let me in and have a look at the space. It's not all that big!

[@jacksmith4460]

06:00 the smoothest ramp down /ramp up ever, that was so slick

[@krisfox3537]

Mark is the lead. The drummer is remarkable!!

[@Pomdownuder]

First time catching your channel like the rolling comments, love to see younger people loving our era music, just watching you hear the changes you would have lost your bolts at their concerts, it is a life changing experience,a true right of passage for us 70s 80s youths, this is a lesson in musicianship, showmanship,and respect for their fans. Thankful of growing up in the UK during this fantastic musical era.I believe your synopsis of the clarity and exuberance of the live performance is spot on, this just goes another 5 levels on the studio version.🍻👍

[@redgamer821]

LET'S GO. This is an absolute banger of a performance. Hope it doesn't get taken down again.

[@777petew]

Mark's guitar will sing you a song all on its own.

[@laurawatters914]

That was amazing!!! The live version is sooo freaking better than studio version!! SPICY 🔥 great reaction Jay!! 😊💓🤘✌️

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Gotta agree, and that's saying something because the album version is some A+ playing. This is turned up to 11.

[@Gabrielnobre]

I have the 4k oficial disc of this show...that's I wouldn't let go to waste....LOL

[@mariannesigley9086]

Love your appreciation and understanding of fantastic music thanks 😊

[@rickward460]

Nice to hear a player (musician) react to this! Nicely played Brother...spread the love😎🇺🇸

[@Scooter730]

I truly love when the music hits you and we can literally see the joy in your expression...this band cam do that to you over and over

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

The band blew themselves away that night too! They look freaked out at the end!

[@doughaviland1729]

Same Concert TELEGRAPH ROAD with an even MORE EPIC guitar solo. Mark Knoffler is a genius guitarist and song writer!

[@yiddos1971]

Yeah telegraph road live at alchemy is one the great live performances

[@kimgarbutt2529]

Telegraph road is a symphony, it’s pure perfection.

[@normansmithers4465]

don't forget 'tunnel of love'!!!

[@jeffharry9675]

Thank-You, Jay Rah. One of the best live versions of a song, ever.

[@thegatheringgloom7261]

"It's fucking spicy man, you fucking heard it!" (Classic) - Definitely one of the greatest live performances ever captured for posterity

[@johnneils9084]

Love this performance! Wish I was there right now!

[@23chiffy]

I can tell you really love music and want to understand everything you listen to on a deeper level...that's how I listen to music too..its not just throwing on a song..music is to be experienced in the soul baby....I love it "Woo!"

[@naturesounds-ib5dh]

Love the drumming !!

[@jamesbondbond8388]

Terry Williams

[@michaelherbert1395]

Exhilarating indeed!

[@josephine1046]

How you disect everything that's going on and still enjoy what you're hearing is a joy to watch and you're funny too 👏👏

[@brianouellette6903]

Dont get me wrong guys. But the Drummer has got most of my attention in this version. What a beast

[@Nuron666]

I must have watched this Dire straits performances hundreds of times. And its still good everytime. Nice reaction Jay Rah

[@otrame]

I love it when someone appreciates the drummer in this concert. He was AMAZING. We were used to Mark Knopfler being amazing and he took it to impossible levels in his guitar solos in this (Yes, I am that old) .Note Mark plays without a pick

[@vintageswiss9096]

Terry made the whole performance. Mark can play like that in any situation; the drums are what sets this version apart.

[@nantague]

Simply put: They, the whole damn band, were on fire that night. They were jammin'! Also, the drummer was new (since the album) as was the rhythm guitarist.

[@scm021374]

This is one of those times when the live version kicks butt over the studio. Another 1 of those times that you should check out is Procol Harum "Whiter shade of pale" live in Denmark.

[@laceypelham7535]

this faster version is more appropriate for a live performance. the drummer had his dad in the audience and was energized by playing in front of him in this setting. the rest of the band loved it.

[@lauriebutler4115]

I never get tired of this song!

[@SargentGaz]

Tunnel of Love Live at Wembley 1985 is a must see, the whole 16 minutes of it, it's magical.

[@markturpin5667]

Don't Apologise ! You know your music ! And you hear it ! And the way you spoke to it was right.

[@elevatemoviescenes8049]

The drums are more exposed in this version. Also the extension of the song at the end was simply beautiful

[@richardmodglin3900]

That drummers drumming up some solid beat for real! Great reaction!

[@heavycritic9554]

Dire Straits were basically a bunch of audiophiles who got together. That's why their live recordings have such incredible quality. They hired the best people they could find and micromanaged the hell out of everything, to get everything just right.

[@THC-TheHieronymusComplainer]

Saw a MK Master Class one night on tv. He had some true masters showing him some of their stuff. He helpfully said 'Hey why not try this', then proceeded to do a fantastic version of this guys song after hearing it once. The dude was crushed!!

[@squint04]

No many how many times I've watched this version!! I still say WOW!!!!

[@jarmolehtonen9777]

Best living guitarist,period😊😊😊

[@chatty-c6s]

Masterful.

[@Gwyhir]

Mark Knopler took 'chicken pickin' to a whole new level....... brings tears to my eyes !

[@donstand2195]

Chicken picking on stereos

[@champton911]

Yay!!! I’ve been begging you to do this forever ♥️♥️

[@adenauerlemos7926]

Knopfler is specialist in finger stile. The master.

[@ayabokti161]

What a concert....❤

[@Scooter730]

Knopler is a guitarist that I can, and have listened to all day...check out Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, and Private investigators by Dire Straits

[@MichaelRojhay]

I trekked many times from Detroit to Crossville Tennessee many times but when this song came out I heard it so many times on the air waves during every travel of every State. TY Buddy!!!

[@jenniferandrews1917]

I know this song well but have never seen it live. Great performance and great reaction! Another banger is “Money For Nothing.” Sting joined in on the studio recording with vocals. Worth a listen.

[@patdonnelly9392]

I watch 'Local Hero' often 'cause it's a great little movie BUT Knopfler...well, his soundtrack to that movie could NOT be any more magnificent!

[@Killafisch69]

Attention to detail, and comprehensive understanding of music is on point brotha. Great work all around.

[@christian7535]

Yeah that live commentary was spot on. A really enjoyable live reaction!

[@jasondunne9519]

Love this reaction. I'm the same still every time I watch it. subscribed.

[@rustycamaro]

All without a pick. Smooth

[@suzigti92]

Yes sir, Mark Knopfler and Lindsey Buckingham are the best Pluckers

[@michaelrenzi4813]

JJ Cale was huge influence on Mark

[@mrwhizz5703]

1 of the most underrated musicians of all time, Check out the OST for the movie CAL . . . . . . GENIUS

[@lathedauphinot6820]

@@michaelrenzi4813 Yes, he was!

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Yeah, years ago watching Dire Straits encouraged me to dump the pick.

[@philquinton777]

Mark Knopfier is an awesome picker. And it is all him, he always finger picks. It is clean, precise, and consistent. He is a great player, writer, and for me, singer. Love your reaction. Thanks for doing this one.

[@vintageswiss9096]

Singer plays lead. Mark is a generational talent. Music theory books have been written on his song building. It’s legit hard to believe he’s actually playing sometimes until you see him in a small venue and you can watch it happen.

[@richardbyers317]

Tunnel of Love from the same concert is also awesome!

[@matthewrizzo9111]

One of the best live performances ever. Watched it 2000x

[@charliegeorge9393]

This has at the time new drummer Terry Williams and you can see how brilliant he was. The other band members were just in awe of his playing during this. The Rhythm guitarist was David Knopfler - the younger brother of Lead Vox and pick master Mark.

[@kevcall]

Actually this is Hal Lindes, not David (who left towards the end of 1980 I think). But yes, Terry was amazing in this.

[@charliegeorge9393]

@@kevcall yes, fair one.

[@clem0001967]

Incorrect. Hal Lindes is the other guitarist. John Illsley Bass. Guy Fletcher and Alan Clark keys. And Terry Williams Drums. The original band consisted of Mark and David Knopfler. John Illsey. And Pick Withers Drums.

[@jacksmith4460]

There is something amazing about seeing an incredible band playing live , a song you love but they show you what they really can do with it. I get you Much respect...It's a spicy meat ball!!! hahaha

[@thatguy542]

This is a GREAT live album. Telegraph Road is another highlight.

[@SweetDreams84]

Euphoria! I love it so much! Im totally on the beach with ya 💖

[@jeffstevens4262]

That's me subscribed. Great reaction brother.

[@SoulForty5Music]

This song never gets old for me... and this performance was next level. The improvs he did during the long solo should have been on the studio version.. perfection!

[@Boatzilla2]

I just remembered that I saw them live during this tour. How could I forget that? Thanks for the reminder, Jay.

[@moondog2032]

I love your channel you are reacting to some of the best songs ever

[@eturfrey]

You get a shiver in the dark It's a raining in the park but meantime- South of the river you stop and you hold everything 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 Way on down south Way on down south London town 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 They said an old guitar is all, he can afford When he gets up under the lights to play his thing And Harry doesn't mind, if he doesn't, make the scene He's got a daytime job, he's doing alright He can play the Honky Tonk like anything Savin' it up, for Friday night With the Sultans We're the Sultans of Swing There’s a crowd a young boys they're a foolin' around in the corner Drunk and dressed in their best baggies and their best Kings road They don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band It ain't what they call Rock and Roll And the Sultans Yeah, the Sultans, they play Creole Creole And then the man he steps right up to the microphone And says at last just as the time bell rings "Goodnight, now it's time to go home" Then he makes it fast with one more thing "We are the Sultans We are the Sultans of Swing

[@marksterner7532]

Your review was awesome, as well! Thanks much!