YOU GUYS WERE RIGHT.. | Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live) REACTION!!

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

When people think of Dire Straits, they always think about Mark Knopfler's guitar playing - and understandably so - but drummer Terry Williams deserves a nod on this one too. Phenomenal!

[@anenthran3832]

@FRED MACintyre In what drummer conversation does Neil Peart not come up? He's always considered one of the best of all time, and for a good reason. I don't know what the original comment has to do with Neil though lol

[@gregw6748]

Terry Williams is a beast

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

@FRED MACintyre Bill Bruford's the drummer for me :)

[@quarterfriedwithdirtyrice8108]

I totally agree. I've been a fan of this song (and many others from DS) but had never seen this live version. Terry Williams is just killing it! Always thought his drumming on the studio tracks was impeccable but to hear and see him go in hard is impressive.

[@michaelswami]

100% agree. He was killing’ it.

[@cosdead46]

No one should ever EVER be ashamed when they get emotional reacting to art (music, film, whatever). Period.

[@lindabergman3127]

Agreed 💯🥰

[@metalmayhem3622]

yes they should.

[@Deadbeatcow]

@@metalmayhem3622 damn, you don't tear up at music? seems like you're the only one missing out 🤣

[@metalmayhem3622]

@@Deadbeatcow The only thing that gets me close is animal stuff (Marley and Me was fucking brutal but I didn't cry) and Lone Hero stuff, like uh High Noon, where all of his "friends" are like "Yeah, you're on your own" and he has to fight the whole gang by himself. Again, didn't cry but I definitely have a throat and eye thing going on. But, I'm ashamed of myself lol

[@knight0582]

probably the best guitar player ever , absolutly no reason to be ashamed to get emotional !

[@robertakline9785]

who thinks we need to take Mr Vid with us to a live concert? It would be brilliant!

[@RUSHChick]

Mr. Video would lose his mind, and it would be AWESOME!

[@antoinettelopes]

Live concerts? What are those? 😔😩😭

[@lonaburgess7724]

Next great band playing anywhere near Toledo!!!

[@sandrasmith7065]

Someone needs to take him Honky Tonkin' in Memphis.

[@robertakline9785]

@@sandrasmith7065 that might actually be fun. My boss just went to Nashville round trip $400.

[@andykara2003]

I live a completely different life to you, across the world in an english village. I'm 49, have a disabled daughter, was a new age traveller on the rave scene here. But looking at this I felt that you're my brother, as close to me in that moment as anyone I ever met. It was amazing to see someone of a different generation see this music the way I do. Seeing you tear up to one of the most beautiful songs in my life, the defining song of my childhood was so beautiful I knew you & I were one at that moment. I don't know anything about you but you're a beautiful human being man, forever my brother, a free person and I love you for that - peace to you for all of your life.

[@pl33]

beautiful sentiment eloquently expressed and shared by myself as well

[@garyneilson3075]

Feeling the exact same way.... It draws us together, music like this.... Who could hate your brother listening to this?! It makes me love people, love our potential!!!

[@ejdolo]

Got certain youtubers i like to smoke to. Frankensteins Lab where 2 black dudes react to funny or scary videos and theyre chill and clearly stoned off their ass... then i got my music video youtubers who i like to vibe to songs with. Mr. VIDEO is the top of that list.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

That rapid guitar solo in the middle is more badass than you think! Mark's left-handed, playing right-handed electric guitar, and *FINGERPICKING IT!*

[@omega1575]

I didn’t think I could respect him more than I already did

[@paulcampbell7518]

The story is that the drummer's father was in the audience hearing his son play in public for the first time - it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for both of them.

[@jackoo666]

that's amazing. he's killing it. I know he made his old man so proud

[@bju194422]

I can picture a proud Dad in the audience telling everyone "That's my son on the drums, that's my son!"

[@sourdong3169]

If this is true.. something tells me that Mark wanted to give the drummers father a show of a lifetime and boy did they do it. Brilliant playing by the drummer, poured his soul out there. But of course, that’s just my own thinking. Beautiful either way.

[@bosvigos9165]

68 yr old white woman in Ireland just joining the party...! Oh these days of my life... 😄 Wonderful to see how newcomers to these gems react. Thank you Mr Vid💚🇮🇪☘️

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

56 yr old Australian here and I agree with you. Leo is the bomb! 🇦🇺

[@km4844]

Yes!! Love it miss Bosvigo’s! Sláinte mhaith! ♥️

[@thanossnap4170]

Only 33 year old Norwegian here. But damn, let these gems never die! Such masterpieces.

[@mikefraser4513]

I'm a xx year old kid from Scotland and I hate it when they say Scotland produces little in the way of artists.

[@toniboger]

51 yr old white woman from Iowa 🇺🇸 here! I’m late to the party but I’m staying! Love to see all these beautiful countries and people here! I see you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, don’t you worry honey! @MikeFraser

[@lunky004]

Honky tonk is basically just a dive bar that typically plays country music and often has a dance floor

[@kayew5492]

Usually with a piano, so a honky tonk is the bar, and to play the honky tonk was to play the piano, honky tonk style.

[@judypratt2868]

And no mixed drinks, beer or straight up whiskey .

[@napoleonwilson6499]

Also it's a famous instrumental song popularized by country,jazz and western swing musicians

[@DangerousPYTee]

I’ve played Honky Tonks with chicken wire in front of the stage. Honky Tonk can also be a genre of Blues/Country that is reminiscent of what are played in those bars.

[@blackmonjet4043]

Its literally just a "disreputable or cheap bar"

[@johnconlon9652]

As an old man , I'm so pleased you young blokes like this music.

[@richardbrown6781]

The drummer in this live version is a beast.

[@the1observer]

I'm a 32 years old white man jamming with this pure unknown black man I just found who happens to be jamming to one of my favorite song ever. I enjoyed every single second of your video my dude. You don't need to prove anything to anyone, we are human, we respond to vibrations and let's say this is the best vibrations you can feed your brain. Subbed.

[@km4844]

That’s awesome. Welcome to mr. video. He’s so pure. Love his reactions.

[@jamesdell9135]

this guy brings me back to when i first heard these songs. its amazing how jaded i got to the beauty.

[@jeffharry9675]

Mr. Video is one seriously funny, entertaining young man(I'm 73)and I hope he's making some good scratch at this because I love him.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

@@jamesdell9135 It happens to all of us bro. Every now and again you need to see it with someone else's fresh eyes to remember what you are really seeing.

[@IMMAPARADOX_]

Ma bro speaks truth ❤️💯

[@Spartan_777]

Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists ever.

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

I'll fix that comment for you. "Mark Knopfler is the best guitarists ever."

[@rogerthat9174]

Daniel Jones 👍👍👍

[@km4844]

THEY BLOWIN’ 🎶♥️

[@subway5907]

He has the most awkward playing style, but hes mastered the guitar in his own way. Outstanding

[@mikefraser4513]

On the first couple of notes you hear, you know it's him...followed maybe by Brian May (regarding recognizing that is)

[@Wolverines77]

"This is beautiful"... I have watched a half dozen reactions to this song and you, sir, are the only one who reacted from the depths of your soul. Every one else jammed out to it and loved it. YOU, you felt it, you let the music into your soul. I am truly impressed and so pleased to see that... THANK YOU so very much!!!

[@staytuned2L337]

And that's what puts him in a different bracket of reactors. You can tell this man gets sent to another place.

[@johnlau9659]

I have the same emotional reaction to this song. I wish I had his rhythm & cool moves as he emotes to the vibes

[@OBSERVATOIREDESSALONS]

beautiful as simply the human with pure émotions

[@pamstuckey8349]

Ditto 100%

[@ArtherFocksake]

The best live performance ever. Made in the UK.

[@michaelb2388]

Yes this is better than Pavarotti's Nesundorma

[@joesikorski4080]

That whole band was absolutely insane and so underrated

[@mgordon1100]

LOL! I was going to mention yesterday that Mark Knopfler doesn't use a pick for anything. His solos were fantastic for finger picking. Great eye to catch it!

[@domeshine69]

Lindsey Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac plays without a pick too!

[@jjc5407]

Actually Mark does use a pick occasionally, such as on Our Shangri-La where he also uses a whammy bar. It doesn't matter what guitar he plays or how he plays it, it's always wonderful!

[@justgezbo]

I remember a documentary about Mark Knopfler with a part about his guitar playing and he played a bit in it with a pick for moment; it was bloody fantastic. Then he said "Yeah, that's not really my thing" (not verbatim), and it was like What?! There are many a guitarist who would love to be able to play with a pick like that and he was "nah!, not good enough".

[@jjc5407]

@@justgezbo I haven't seen that one, but I have seen him talk about a pick being a natural amplifier and how you can play faster with one. I can't imagine your average guitar player being able to play faster with a pick than Mark can with his fingers though!

[@jayanta8610]

Knopfler to me is the God of guitar... when he plays, it flows like a river...transcending!

[@unclebob53703]

Got you didn't they? I say this to anyone who'll listen--this is simply one of the great live rock and roll performances EVER

[@davidhoward2487]

Totally!

[@km4844]

It absolutely is, Robert. 👍👍👍

[@standurham2525]

That’s the happiest and wildest I’ve seen any reviewer checking out this vid’, I’ll have whatever you’re smokin’ bro 😎. The band ain’t too bad either.

[@TheDrawde21]

If everyone enjoyed music like Mr. Vid, the world wouldn't have any problems

[@theodoreritola7641]

AT least less lol

[@jamesh4966]

Great how music draws people together.

[@shelleycrowe8624]

I had read that the drummers father was in the audience this night and it was his first time seeing his son play !! What a treat for all of us huh?

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

Terry Williams is an amazing drummer.

[@geraldlibby6417]

That was an orchestra with five people.

[@davidsan9654]

My dude went back and re-did the proper version...this is why you're the best!

[@loricreel2463]

The band is in the zone feeding off each other, the audience feeds off of them, they then feed off of the audience response... And around and round in an upwards spiral of energy... And you , Leo, you musical empath, pick that up and absorb it through a recording decades later. This is why we watch and love you. 😍😍😍

[@julianheath2718]

Exactly!

[@trolleriffic]

Don't forget the miracle of an audience that knows to clap on the right beat!

[@afrayedknot9169]

Musical empath 👍😍

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

And playing to the home crowd ... way on down, south London town

[@jameskirschling7887]

It's beautiful because it's real humans playing with emotion not computers that have no feelings. It's not just Beautiful, It's BRILLIANT!!!

[@mr.inkwell4782]

theres still emotions in the tunes, theres deeps down under that mechanical music these days m8

[@thomasleach8962]

Computers don’t make music, bro. Not anymore than the guitar did

[@antoniocortezjr.7887]

I felt that so touching feeling than the computer made music

[@davidpyorkshire]

Some experiences hit you deep in the soul my friend and will stay in your soul forever. Honky tonk is the piano player in case noone else said. Peace and good health to you.

[@slyoldfox11]

Who else watches this one almost everyday dam it’s always makes me smile ..........

[@niasonani4893]

Makes smile and cry

[@aaronwoodhead2964]

I do aswell, powerful

[@robbieporter1612]

I do mate his music makes me chill especially their live stuff

[@garywaterman814]

Ive watched this one 6 or 7 times. But my fav MrVideo Reaction is definitely Blue Oyster Cult Dont fear the Reaper.

[@pedrogudino1133]

Bang bang, drummer. Bang bang.

[@barelycryptid4580]

I've said this is a rare occasion when the whole band nailed it all night. Perfection nod to the Welsh man Terry Williams on drums too

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

I'm a life-long (50 year old) Dire Straits fan, and I hereby certify this reaction video to be the best reaction video ever made. So great to see your reaction and your emotion as the song took hold of you. I had the same reaction back in 1983! Welcome to the club, brother!

[@bobothepittie5578]

Terry Williams is an absolute beast of a drummer.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Totally dude rock on 70s

[@smsmoof8128]

Terry and Mark took this moment to another dimension ... very few live YT performances Ive seen were able to do it. They did it.

[@davegroves1924]

At the ripe old age of 76 I absolutely love the reaction of young folks to classic Rock & Roll mind blowing classics like this. Now, I will admit that this song and this performance is at the top of my all time favorites list, but it just warmed my heart to watch how you were consumed by this....and admitting you teared up some man, I UNDERSTAND 100%!!! I still tear up to this!!!! Thanks for allowing me to watch this AND watch your reaction!!!!

[@sheridenney7405]

Me too!!!

[@iankennedy1441]

UR still only a bread snapper young man

[@lizhasbrouck1376]

II'm 70. This is tops on my playlist. If you don't want to get and move when you hear this, see a doctor!

[@enlightenedchuffer]

Mr Video: “I’m getting caught up.” Everyone in unison: “Just wait.” Great reaction my dude.

[@BigPete44]

Mr Video!!! Told you this was the best version!! Classic!! 🙌😂🔥

[@luattack123]

Yeah you and a thousand others, guess what people dislike 🤐🤐

[@umaiar]

Personal opinion here, but I like Leo Moracchioli's cover better. Edit: Side note, Leo might be a good source for more content.

[@BigPete44]

@@trismaccarran9950 Yes I agree! Hearing the studio first is always best! I actually love the studio version also, as far as live this is the best I’ve seen for sure. I just happened to mention it as soon as I saw the first one, I wasn’t sure he would do this also. Apparently many others suggested it also! Lol 😂😎

[@jayanta8610]

Agreed after listening to alchemy version of SOS, I hv never wanted to listen to any other version. This version to me is also a stunning flawless live performance!

[@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. A honky-tonk is where you go to hear live music.

[@dh5697]

The greatest live performance of any band, ever. This was Dire Straits at their absolute best - truly amazing.

[@christopherjames5895]

Top of their game !

[@pamstuckey8349]

I agree. I really think this performance cannot be topped. It just can't

[@DEAJP10]

To me the outro is like walking through the gates of heaven bro. That’s why you feel the inspiration. It’s all about joy.

[@robmitchell1919]

Heaven shines a light on Mark at the peak of the play out. Look for it shining down

[@tibby51]

And the drummer comes from Swansea Wales about 30 miles from Cardiff

[@musiclover9361]

Terry Williams on drums though. At one point, he mouths EXACTLY what he and Mark are playing. Just awesome!

[@thomaschulze]

The harmony between Terrys drums and Marks guitar is the same incredible as the voices of Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon. Never seen two instruments fit so perfectly together.

[@SeekerKC]

The fact that you actually read the comments about the versions, then sometimes act upon it, really sets you apart not only in within your genre on YT, but on YT, in general. I appreciate the effort, man! ✌️

[@saucesacla]

At first I thought reaction videos were just a meme, a way for youtubers to easily get attention and views from fans of the music videos artists they were reacting to. Now today I finally realized why I enjoyed watching Mr Vid had a blast watching this epic Dire Straits live piece: it basically made me feel again what I felt when I first heard this song from a crappy mpeg ripoff of the official laserdisc, before youtube even exists. There are really few songs like this one, that when they are played live, transcend the original song to these levels of epicness. It's difficult to even describe what you feel, you need to express it physically. That's exactly how the people from the audience of this concert expressed their joy and also how Mr. Vid reacted to it. Thx for the memories, it made my day and beyond

[@michaelccozens]

I know what you mean about reaction vids. Thinking on it, though, and watching them, I came to realize it's like that thing where the first thing you want to do when you find something really cool is show it to your friends. The innate desire and even need to teach others what we know seems to be a uniquely human drive, and it may be the very thing most responsible for our dominance on this planet. Also, now I'm totally addicted to reaction vids. I particularly like the ones where I get to see how people with backgrounds and life experiences very different to my own respond to stuff I really like. So far, it seems awesome things have a surprisingly-universal sorta appeal, which makes me realize that I should be a lot more open to stuff others think is cool, even if it's not necessarily something I'd seek out on my own.

[@saucesacla]

@@michaelccozens something widely acclaimed is not necessarily mainstream. For instance Elvis was one of his kind and still not "mainstream" imho. So I agree that you should always look at stuff that are different to avoid bias of "mainstream" stuff, but not closing door to it as masterpieces become sometimes mainstream and trans-genetational

[@fannotafan1374]

"it touches you when you least expect it" That's powerful and so true

[@wholesomegamer]

When a 40 year old song performed by dedicated and immensly talented musicians can still touch the current generation, the world is gonna be ok :-) ...also it reminds you that there is one universal language that we all understand, no matter where, who or what we are...thx Mark, Eddie and all the others.

[@annessa369]

This live version is FAR SUPERIOR to the studio version. I normally prefer studio quality music, but this is BEYOND!!! Frickin Amazing! Thanks for opening our minds to masterpieces like this!🤗

[@legend9335]

If it is a class artist live is best in my opinion mainly because they can ad lib.

[@antoniocortezjr.7887]

Amazing ad lib and i love it😘

[@Thisandthat8908]

it isn't. still ok. more energy but messier sound, especially for you-know-what.

[@elevatemoviescenes8049]

1000 times better today I listen to this version for the first time. Have in mind I have been listening to the studio version for more than ten years. I just cant believe i never listen to this version. Pure beauty

[@psych0CS2]

I think that the studio version is much more clean if you enjoy the guitar in particular, but the only thing that the studio version has going over the live performance is the guitar tone

[@Scubaguy80]

You are one of the only people on youtube who actually take the comment seriously, really appreciate that! Plus, you got to experience that epic solo!

[@everest5141]

probably one of the best live performances from any band ever

[@theodoreritola7641]

And one of the biggest songs any where , AND ITS FROM THE 70s

[@kumasenlac5504]

Probably ?

[@jtapps20]

Agreed and I have been to alot

[@jtapps20]

I have heard that song 1000s of tines but never saw this live one. Blew me away too man

[@johnwalls1460]

One of the best drummers ever!!!

[@danielasena668]

sin dudas

[@unclebob53703]

Bang bang bang drummer is Terry Williams, absolutely killing it

[@davejones81]

I obsessed over watching this Alchemy Live Gig as a kid in the 80s, on our betamax video player. For my 6th or 7th birthday, I had a red and white plastic fender stratocaster and a set of head and wrist sweat bands. I pretended to be Knopfler in the mirror. My birthday cake was the strat with licorice laces for the strings. I obsessed over dire straits. I marvel even more now just how God like and natural Knopfler is with that guitar. And Terry Williams, fellow welshman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 killing it on drums! Thanks KZbin algorithms and great to see you enjoy the depth of the music!

[@philkearney0577]

It's so encouraging to watch a cool young black guy enjoying 80s dad Rock 😆

[@theodoreritola7641]

PHILLIP ARE YOU SERIOUS ? This is one of the best KNOWN 70s song of all time from 1978 ...... But you 80s kids CLAIM FALSELY SO many 70s songs its PATHETIC

[@theodoreritola7641]

34 people dint even CORRECT THIS MAN That this song came out in 1978 WOOOW

[@philkearney0577]

@@theodoreritola7641 you need to chill! I’m well aware this is from dire straits 70s self titled eponymous album 🤫 I was simply alluding to the fact that Dire straits enjoyed their most critically commercial run during the 80s and are generally more associated with this decade particularly the Brothers in arms era.

[@diegol9838]

@@theodoreritola7641 dude chilll 😂

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@philkearney0577 But your all so telling people that you think this is a 80s song Thats what i would think if I DIDNT know better

[@zucods]

Everybody talks about breakdowns, but this is one of the most beautifully executed build-ups ever! These guys are ALL amazing musicians. Legends! Great reaction, my dude. Keep it up!

[@Marber656]

A lot of now a days music will be forgotten, but music from those days will be remembered and listen to for years, years years

[@williamosborne6866]

Mark Knopfler is the KING of finger-picking....one of the all-time best guitarists. No fuzz, twang, or downtuning - just crystal clear notes. Now try the live version of "Telegraph Road", "Down to the Waterline", and "Brothers in Arms"....you will NOT regret it.

[@joepublic4082]

What about Private Investigations also from this particular gig.?

[@sukka189]

Brothers in Arms from Dire Straits is one of the most important songs in history. Talks about war... im 100% you will shiver

[@arnodobler1096]

so true

[@helenechampagne5788]

Yessss

[@Mogly0705]

This is a MUST DO!😁

[@gillandianyt3920]

Have you seen the Veteran watching it? Hit hard.

[@laurencesmith1490]

In my mid 70s, getting old. Of course I've been blown away by Dire Straits for decades. Let me say that your reaction, your spirit, your association with the timbre of this masterpiece, and your genuine immersion really contributed to my enjoyment. You, Sir, are REAL. I'm subscribed, and I'm here with you.

The drummer as mentioned below deserves a big proper respect indeed - that's a crazy tempo to hold for such a long song - and then Mark Knopfler does this crazy solo to boot

[@jimkollet1392]

Unbelievable reaction! So glad you went for the Alchemy Live version, it’s in a different ball park ….I’m a dance music, old stool hip hop fan from the UK ..my dad used to bang this out to us in my youth, and it remains one of my top 5 tracks/performances of all time…just pure art.the breakdown…the drumming ..,the pacing …marks pickin…just pure art 😎💪🏼👏👏👏👏👏

[@zubee1]

So choreographed by reactor. Ugh.

[@mgfd.]

This is incredible! I can feel what you are feeling when I saw you reacting!!! I'm from Argentina, and I love this song since I was a kid, when my dad showed me up this band. And all can I say is thanks god youtube algorithm drop me here... Kind regards my friends. Keep going like this!!!

[@mgfd.]

Would be INCREDIBLE if you react to some music from Argentina! We have some really great music from here! Some of the greatest artist of all time would be Charly Garcia, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Gustavo Cerati, SUMO, Fito Paez... Just for tell some ones...

[@Springer253]

Same....I am a German, and my father introduced me - among many more groups - to Dire Straits.... he did a great job! Greetings to Argentina!

[@FloridaManRacer]

Hey man, I wasn't expecting you to take the time to record it again, but I'm damn glad ya did. Glad you liked it.

[@RicoBurghFan]

A honky tonk is a kind of divey bar or club where they play dirty country and blues music, ie honky tonk music.

[@Toe3de]

Also Ragtime piano music.

[@paddyofurniture705]

You can play Rock n Roll too. Honky tonk is a beer joint. Juke joint.

[@joshm5407]

i feel like your going to get a very subjective answer on what a honky tonk is but from my perspective, it's an old ass country bar in the middle of nowhere. cheap beer, live music.

[@jjc5407]

In the context of the song it's honky tonk music that's being referred to..

[@Toe3de]

@@paddyofurniture705 In the context of the song, he is talking about music clubs in London, which is where I was born and raised, it is what you play on a piano.

[@pamelajohnson6199]

The voice always surprises me~ those deep, haunting vocals . Coming from such a benign looking guy! Brilliant performances!

[@alberteinstein9591]

This performance is like an addiction everytime i get into it i have to listen to it several times in a row until I'm satisfied

[@t.lee.p9182]

I was lucky enough to have seen Dire Straights in concert and Stevie Ray Vaughn was opening for them! I was too young to really appreciate what I was witnessing... Only 15🙄 but it was still awesome

[@alexandraaaron9705]

Whhoooaaahhhh

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

Wow. I saw a lot of legends live (mostly thanks to my parents, who are heavily into music) - McCartney, Clapton, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Colosseum, Steve Hackett, Frampton, Lukather - Dire Straits is the one band I really, really would have wanted to see more than anything else.

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

@Dania Ann Alchemy is responsible for my lifelong love for playing the guitar. My parents played a lot of music at home and only in hindsight I can attribute some of the appreciation for some musicians to that. For example John Lee Hooker - my dad didn't listen to him but he listened to music like that and I somehow caught the blues bug and went on a journey of my own. I am sure CSNY did something for you even if it may not be obvious.

[@BigBUG30]

ok we hate you now, happy? :)

[@josephronco2138]

I saw that tour also except Eric Clapton was with Dire Straits as second guitar..and Stevie Ray opening...it was awesome

[@sloot69x]

Special mention to Terry Williams on Drums!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Wasn't the drummer playing for Man prior to DS? They were a cool band.

[@sammalla5238]

Who needs guitar picks to pull off one of the greatest guitar live performance when you have Mr. Mark Knopfler

[@jameskirschling7887]

I may be mistaken but I believe Mark Knopfler plays with finger picks.

[@jjc5407]

@@jameskirschling7887, yeah you're mistaken. It's just straight finger picking, clawhammer style. I've seen Mark use a pick occasionally and play slide guitar, but I don't think I've ever seen him use finger picks.

[@jameskirschling7887]

@@jjc5407 thanks for the correction. I thought I had read or heard somewhere that he used fingerpicks. After looking at the video closer I couldn't see any picks. Thanks again.

[@jjc5407]

@@jameskirschling7887 it would certainly be interesting to hear Mark play with finger picks. I wonder if he's ever tried them. Part of what I love about his playing is just how varied it is with a variety of guitars and different techniques. So many other guitarists tend to just stick with the same sound.

[@jameskirschling7887]

@@jjc5407 here is a video I think you will find interesting. Judging by the way he talks in the video I would say he never used finger picks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6fHgXVvbJJ2a9E

[@bungalowmo]

A "Honky Tonk" is a dive bar with good live music.

[@vinniemoran7362]

Yeah, when the music & the tempo drops, your emotions flood in and drown you. We feel you, Mr. Video. Such a genuine reaction to a live masterpeiece.

[@extdiso]

One of the best live performances captured on video! Saw this band many many times. They always blew me away!!!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

I will NEVER for get how music was in the 70s, This song was released in 1978 THE GOOD OL DAYS FOR SURE

[@Hitstirrer]

The drummer steals the show. Beats up a storm.

[@BigPete44]

Terry Williams Hammers those drums!!! 💯🔥🥁

[@inflatablepenguin]

I needed this energy today, thankyou.

[@dvldwg8961]

Their instruments SANG that night ! Masterpiece...

[@wesedwards8925]

Glad you “got it”. This is an epic song that gets me the same way. I’m 70 and had music all my life. So glad you got the hair raising too!!

[@jeffreymazzoli9814]

You did nothing wrong doing the studio version first then the live version

[@eckert10]

I think it’s better that way. Get a feel for the song with the video version and then hear the live jam version! Same with Money For Nothing probably.

[@FloridaManRacer]

oh I totally agree there. 100%, but I knew if he didn't experience that version he'd be missing out on a seriously legendary performance.

[@antoniocortezjr.7887]

The live version is the best😉👍

[@dannysene5030]

U know its good when Mr Video shows his elbow.

[@gpac200]

I've heard this countless times and I was tearing up WATCHING YOU tear up, bc it hits the soul every single time ❤️

[@LuGer212]

bro, that's just the right way to react to this masterpiece - all out screaming from joy, snap and clap along. you gotta move to feel the song, words are not enough :)

[@staytuned2L337]

I'm genuinely in love with the way he reacts.

[@paulharper4196]

My favorite bit was around the 8 minute mark when knopfler starts showing off doing those muted string picks with the cheeky smile and Mr vid shouts "you smooth mother....", it summed the moment up perfectly

[@PDDSimracing]

That may be my favourite reaction yet. When you have the time, sit down and listen to the whole album. A masterpiece. Telegraph road is another incredible live version. Keep going Leo. You da man.

[@cdotodot5037]

This the feel good channel of 2020. Everyone and their mother need to watch this dude.

[@chrismon02]

We ALL need this sometimes. Music is one of the few things that can make me cry. That’s what makes it so special. Keep em coming...stay safe bro.

[@stephenalanestes]

Hands down best guitar solo in the history of rock music

[@gallopsarah]

I don't think I've seen a more genuine reaction to this performance, nor have I agreed more with a simple statement than your heartfelt "Aaaahhhh, this is nice music!!" Couldn't have said it better myself! This truly is nice music!

[@alftownsend6933]

Just where you pause it for the drum solo you can seen Mark Knopfler laughing at just how good Terry Williams is on the drums. Love it.

[@lynette.]

It's not that you do the wrong video it is just we want you to experience the best. You are not to know...isn't that the point.

[@brianforgie5515]

Thats right we will help him explore. Keep picking stuff that you need help with and we will help my friend.

[@bobrezendeassis]

Yes, sometimes you get to know a good song, but somewhere out there it may exist a more interesting version of the same song. And most people who watch those reaction channels will want you to experience the best versions.

[@matthewmcclure3181]

One of my favorite songs by one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Picking a favorite version comes down to taste, but for me this is not the version of SoS I'd choose to introduce someone to Mark Knopfler. With a few exceptions, I just don't think live performances work very well for reaction videos. It's not easy to play and sing at the same time, especially this song. There's a ton of energy and great individual performances in this concert clip, but it's also a bit sloppy. It fails to showcase the iconic groove, feel, and tight pocket of the original, which many consider to be the greatest strength of the song (along with Mark's singable leads). I'm sorry for bringing any negative energy, just wanted to encourage anyone hearing Sultans of Swing for the first time to check out the original studio version of the song if this live version doesn't do it for them.

[@lynneclarke4866]

The creme of guitar playing right there. The best in the game in my opinion. Great reaction

[@mattiasjohansson7231]

Alchemy Live might be the greatest Live album ever released. So damn good music all in one take. 😄

[@krisfox3537]

I've seen this many times and I'm still amazed at the drummers passion Great band!

[@angusferdinandleonardojone8501]

Mark Knopfler is so smooth! His vocals and his playing seem so effortless. Loved your reaction!

[@johanander7785]

"Hooo-ly shi-zyl!" :) The drummer is God in this one. Love how he is getting camera time so you as a viewer actually knows how much they are working up a sweat. Knopfler is great as well of course. Also, love how the other guitarist is moving kinda out of beat.

[@RUSHChick]

As much as I love Neil Peart (RIP), this drummer totally gets some serious props.

[@racinnut77]

The drummer is Terry Williams.

[@RUSHChick]

@@trismaccarran9950 I agree! Neil Peart was a genius, and it was a sad day when the world lost him. Leo has become a guitar enthusiast (and justifiably so), but he has taken notice of a drummer or two. :) The day Leo starts playing air drums will be a great day indeed.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

I always forget that Pick Withers quit after “Love Over Gold”- yeah, Terry is a monster of nuance.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

He was making that guitar talk!!!!

[@HemantCity]

(Hey Santana, you’re) “making the guitar cry!”

[@bdaniels986]

Honky tonk= A bar that generally plays older country music. He's a honky tonk man

[@jennywren7822]

Leo, the beauty of this is overwhelming, thats why you cry, can you imagine being there cocooned in this beautiful sound, an experience never forgotten. The joy this brings to millions of people including me. Very well done, good to see you enjoying yourself 👏👏👏

[@mandysmith1756]

"Brothers in arms" if you really want your heart broken. I love the music Mark Knopfler wrote for the film Local Hero - just lifts my spirits.

[@jjc5407]

Wild Theme in particular is beautiful isn't it? Have you heard Altimira from the soundtrack he did with percussion legend Evelyn Glennie a couple of years back? It's another stunning classical guitar piece.

[@arnodobler1096]

"going home" on Alchemy was the Movie Theme from Local Hero love it

[@Wolverines77]

Listen to Brothers in Arms from the One Night in London -Live album. The addition of the strings takes you on a journey that will let anyone feel what it really means to have true Brothers in Arms. I am a 3rd generation veteran myself, so yes I do know. I started losing these Brothers years before I even enlisted. Our extended family was always the squadron my father was assigned to and the rest of said base...

[@CrayCruz]

Hey Mr. V, I love your reaction to Dire Straits on both counts...the studio version, but especially this live version. These brothers rock! Keep on keeping on!

[@robertk811]

You’ve been redeemed. The drummer gave more fills there than a gas station air pump!

[@joanmayfield4791]

Bang Bang Bang, 💥🧨 💥 The drummer, have mercy.

[@thecooka69]

Amazing how music can bring emotions out and inspire us. It’s in all of us

[@jacovermeulen8739]

And you can feel this isnt forced or prepared, they are just having a blast :'D

[@daveking9393]

Sixth row center on the floor in Boston for the Brother's in Arms tour. Spent 2 hours looking at those fingers FLY! UNBELIEVABLE AND UNFORGETTABLE!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

You sir are a lucky man for that.

[@daveking9393]

@@FloridaManRacer you want to know how lucky.... My Dire Straits story... It was my second year at college in Boston, week of midterms, Tuesday or Wednesday I believe, 6:30 PM... A friend of two of my roommates comes in and says he has won 2 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 respond 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 sixth 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. 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.

[@FloridaManRacer]

@@daveking9393 Hey, you fail the mid-terms you can always re take the class (not the best option but one's there) You don't go to the concert, you never see the show. Ever, no re-do. Correct choice was made lol.

[@waynecanning4122]

You needed to see them both. Mark Knopfler is one of the Greats. Loved watching you get way into this. I was smiling the entire time.

[@jerryclukey3044]

Wonderful reaction! Mark Knopfler is a master guitarist! It’s hard to be objective, but he has to be one of the best ever! 2024 …. It’s been 47 years since this song came out! I’m 81, and I just discovered it and others in the last few months. Another incredible hit is Dan Vasc’s incredible Amazing Grace. There is a lot of fantastic, impressive, heart-warming, exciting, and very good music out there from all years. I,m really glad to find so many people who are so appreciative of all kinds of music!

[@Matithyahu]

I think that Terry Williams on the drums is what makes this version. The long solo and keyboard overlay is just a bonus.

[@kumasenlac5504]

All five at their very peak