AMAZING!!! Mark Knopfler - Sultans of Swing (Sevilla 26.07.2015)

Aunque ya no esté al nivel de Dire Straits, o del Mark Knopfler de 1996 hasta 2005, Sultans of Swing es una leyenda que merece ser escuchada por cualquier asistente a un concierto de Mark.

[@ThePma11]

Mark playing this is just like a stroll in the park for him... It seems so effortless but those who know a little bit of guitar playing realizes this guy is a true legend! Bless you, Mark! You're one of true gods of guitar!

[@talkswithvigy7860]

He is the guy who created it, so its a given he will play it good plus he has probably played it zillion times but Whats amazing is he is still so great at it even at this age?

[@NzTings]

Really . That solo was sloppy and terrible

[@RareMaestro]

@@NzTings Sadly I have to agree with you

[@davidfeltz8697]

Agreed. He is freaking ridiculous. The most nonchalant chicken picking his way into our hearts like nobody else can.

[@henridelia5505]

ThePma ! I thing that Mark is Jesus of guitar, the others are saints ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sherrytaylor5728]

He makes it look so effortless, the most underrated guitarist ever, he deserves so much more recognition than he has received!

[@RickOrt78]

Sherry Taylor maybe the lack of recognition is his biggest blessing......

[@niceguydmm]

He doesn't want it. He said so himself. He didn't even show for the music hall of fame award...

[@pabloperez4063]

Lack ????? Are you crazy??? He IS superfamous EVERYWHERE

[@slavkolinic6713]

How is he in any way underrated?

[@frankcastle1885]

Far from underrated, he's been named #27th in Rolling Stones 100 greatest guitarist.

[@sherryburrows882]

Sultans is the song Mark most plays with in his shows. Every version is slightly different than the one before. I think he does it to keep from being bored silly. He's been doing this song for how many years now? 40 or so? That's a long time. He treats the song like it's an old friend he's chatting up again, and just has fun with it.

[@chikkiprecio]

Beautiful POV, Happy new year

[@13Voodoobilly69]

I can’t imagine playing songs verbatim year after year. I know some people in the crowd hate it when the artist reinterprets the song but I love it.

[@nealpickett9159]

I haven't seen any two performances of this song that were the same, but he doesn't seem to have ever played it wrong. Not sure he ever even bothered to learn it, it just seems like a virtuoso level improvisation every time. Just incredible.

[@nycyabber7103]

Fr, it's like a jam song for him at this point

[@ipadista]

It was the first song he wrote, before Dire Straits was even started, so yes this song has been with him his entire career. To still make it sound fresh is truly impressive!

[@Rob_1776]

If you don't like Mark Knopfler then you don't know what true guitar playing is! Sultan's Of Swing is a great song I never get tired of hearing it!

[@mherrorherror6793]

Me to.

[@2112jonr]

I first heard it when it was released in 1978 and I've never once got tired of hearing it. Timeless and masterpiece are often misused. But not in this case.

[@vlada]

i rarely found people who didn't like his playing but he is very, very underrated by the general public. guitar players is a different thing, they know. that's why my friend calls him the Geddy Lee of guitar.

[@Soundzgood4u2]

How true if you don't know Mark knofler. In top ten high up there. If you ate not a dead head learn dead live with Jerry. Man movement of the soul. Unreleased, true talent.

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

I think that's an extremely arrogant thing to say. People can dislike him, even if they recognise that he is good at guitar. Liking has nothing to do with it.

[@StuartMiles74]

This guy never gets quoted in the greatest guitarists’ polls. He’s one of the very best imo.

[@ToastSoon4808]

My friend and I had just completed the first part of our conscription and he made a suggestion that we have a "social season" as celebration. It would be for December only.....which turned out to be two years. One morning he came to my place all excited about a song he heard the previous evening - did not quite catch the name but he thinks it is called " satans slaves". We went to every record shop in the city - nobody knew or heard of it & making fools of ourselves. Eventually turned out to be Sultans of Swing. Guess we listened fo it a zillion times. 🙃l

[@csuszi11]

literally 12th on the guitarworld top 100 of all time... rolling stones, 44th he is well known and appreciated

[@claudekim7876]

its cuz he doesnt give a shit about advocating his skills..

[@claudekim7876]

@@csuszi11 too low. claptons top 10 always, this dudes 20x better than clapton

[@gerhanahikmat8931]

For me mark better than clapton....

[@thomasvee329]

Mark could play this 100 different ways...and all versions would be inspriational.

[@bobby2367]

I want to see Dire Straits play together for one final tour

[@philoshaughnessy906]

With David?

[@ivanatozzuoli1539]

Phil O'Shaughnessy m

[@Buddhamama-on_tour_2022]

They did

[@grantwright8071]

It'll never happen.. He has stated publicly he has zero interest in doing it..

[@hilogreg5216]

ah...to dream the dream

[@bugscorb]

This is good, but the ultimate live version of Sultans is still the Alchemy version...in fact Alchemy is one of the best live albums ever.

[@Sadokrista]

Alex Corbett couple those with the grunge MTV unpluggeds. Those were insanely good too

[@TSears2010]

Yes absolutely i watch that video almost daily

[@glenncolivas4273]

Alex Corbett was

[@powskier]

Well yes. But that was decades ago. This song appeared on their debut album which came out in 1978. So, the band is quite old. Mark’s voice has faded and ain’t coming back. But he sure hasn’t lost on the guitar, in any .

[@vlr2245]

The Alchemy version was the worse version I've ever heard

[@stefaniesteven]

The one and only song my husband actually sang live in a Karaoke show and one more time going busking with me ! I will never forget you Scott ! Hoping you can still see me and that I have bought my first e-guitar on our wedding anniversary. I am practicing every day, hoping to get better so I can get back into recording music. Our Rolling Home is for sale and it breaks my heart, but I simply don't know how to live without you any more. Maybe music can help me to cope, but I'm missing your touch, your energy, your cooking, your love, your smile and even your singing! You always sang along to my music and I loved your husky voice. I know it's crazy to write this here in a youtube channel, but I only found out today that people are actually reading this sometimes. So maybe your soul can also read what I type. And Mark Knopfler, just in case you get to read this by any chance, you are my husbands hero and I am trying to learn to play like you (starting now). Wish me luck! Love your music !!!!!

[@marvincampit2129]

😢

[@Starbucker3388]

Any progress on learning the song ? good luck with everything

[@monadbornslippy]

I hope you are doing well.

[@stefaniesteven]

@@monadbornslippy❤

[@stefaniesteven]

@@monadbornslippy I started playing guitar …it’s comforting and make me feel ok. Thanks for your wishes. ♥️

[@daveknapp7611]

Late in the game I'm sure, but I hope everyone realizes that this song was voted the second most difficult song ever to duplicate only to Eruption by Van Halen. Eternal Kudos to Mark... Absolutely one of my favorites! Thank you Dire Straits!!!!

[@toddrichardson8595]

True, Eric Clapton said it took him THREE WEEKS to learn the song so he could play with Dire Straits. It is incredibly difficult and Knopfler makes it look effortless...

[@Case_]

@@toddrichardson8595 That sound very improbable. When or where did he say it? I would kinda sorta believe it would take Clapton three weeks to learn to play Mark's part of the song reasonably close to how Mark plays it, but as far as I know, Clapton never played his part when playing with Knopfler/Dire Straits, he always played rhythm guitar with maybe some improvised bits here and there. And the rhythm part of this song is not a three weeks kind of thing, especially not for someone like Clapton who has decades of experience with being able to join someone pretty much on the spot. Three hours, maybe.

[@marco999m]

And now don't forget he has written this song as well. Everyone who ist able to play this, is an expert...but to write this, you must be the god of music :)

[@rickdaniels1000]

@@toddrichardson8595 Uh that’s not true. Eric Clapton would play this by ear in an instant. He’s Eric Clapton….

[@kaushik61]

It's such a pleasure to be in his time, to see him perform. I can listen to Sultans for 100 years.

[@billybelk3147]

ok its been 100 now you can stop

[@dongil123]

61 years left in this bitch Bro

[@cristiancartagena7169]

and more

[@anonblogger109]

sonny freeman WUT???

[@robertfisher632]

I feel the same way about Brothers in Arms, I was 15 when it was released and I've loved that song ever since,

[@sterlingayu]

4 decades later, his guitar play transcends from speed/technical to now a completely different level of complexity in every notes he plays of the exact same song, a slower pace, but carefully listen and you’ll know where the real magic is.

[@nicholasbernal701]

I see it brother, as a guitarist I'm always tryna observe the greats..... kudo's for knowing what's awesome.....ur awesome!

[@BhagwatiPrasadJoshie]

To my future generation, this ancestor of yours, was listening to this song during the lockdown period enforced by governments all across the world because of Corona Virus, SARS-COV2 or COVID19 or Wuhan Virus in 2020. Today is already 45th day of Lockdown and watching and playing Mark Knopfler helps us to come out of great depression caused by lockdown.

[@BhagwatiPrasadJoshie]

@@tehcks yes we are !

[@kkioulas]

Check out Sultans of Swing Cover - by StarovasTV. The guy nails the song.

[@DrOffensive]

Dire Straits helped me out of depression 30 years ago. Mark Knopfler help me thru the lockdown now.

[@howardhafetz1279]

PERFECT, JUST PERFECT!! YES, LOCKDOWN, WHAT LOCKDOWN!! HA!!!

[@BhagwatiPrasadJoshie]

@@DrOffensive great to hear that

[@teamridgeback]

Although adored and respected by fellow musicians he is underrated by the public. Knopfler's legacy will wind up standing the test of time. In music what transcends all else is quality.

[@JuicyFruityify]

Exactly! Thank you for putting into words that which we all know but isn't said aloud.

[@Tomekkplk]

Adored and respected? Maybe by some respected musicians but nobody would even indict them into the HOF.

[@Cartier_specialist]

He's a master in the mixing room as well. When you purchase something he recorded you can bet it's flawless.

[@JeighNeither]

@@Tomekkplk So? They did the same shit to RUSH. That's just Rolling Stone Politics.

[@JeighNeither]

Thanks for adding "by the public". Because he's widely celebrated by musicians and musicologists.

[@robertblackburn752]

Marks guitar spilling a sparkling stream of exquisite diamonds so effortlessly, always a wonderful experience. Coolest rock tune ever written.

[@christinaw.2471]

I don't have words to describe what this man's music means to me... it takes me to another place... it just soothes my soul. thank you Mark.

[@luigimasulli9157]

Christina W. BCdire streets Ok,

[@patricialyons4795]

Me too.

[@vitamind1200]

Here here! This song and others of his have helped through many tough days!

[@hamana2011]

Amen same here

[@galianaify]

la musique est très bonne , mais que dit les paroles ? C'EST IMPORTANT AUSSI ! que dit les paroles ?

[@albierynoah5788]

Soy Musico soy guitarrista... y se lo que es estar en un escenario y sentir como el publico te brinda ese calor ese cariño... pero cuando ya pasan los años y si no sigues practicando pierdes un poco de ese filing en los dedos de cuando estas en escenario todas las semanas... estos grandes musicos estos grandes guitarristas son lo mejor son la inspiracion de nuevos guitarristas y es por esa razon que le debemos mucho respeto y mucho amor asi pasen 100 años hay que darles siempre el cariño que le dabamos antes... en lo particular para mi los musicos de antes siempre seran los mejores ya que no existia mucha tecnologia y si...!!! tocaban en vivo y no como los de hoy en dia que lo hace todo una computadora.. Dios bendiga a los musicos de antes y sigan tocando porque los que sabemos de musica si sabemos apreciar... Thanks for sharing this video.

[@CarmenDelgadoPerlevoni]

Mi esposo tambien es Guitarrista, y aún a diario se levanta y duerme practicando y estudiando , la verdad mis respetos y admiración a todos los que dedican su vida a la música a veces los que estamos detrás no sabemos el sacrificio, esfuerzo, dedicación, disciplina y práctica que requiere la música ...el me enseñó quienes de verdad son buenos músicos y como bien dice merecen respeto, a mi me gusta escuchar mucho a Jeff Beck y como cantante al señor Dan McCafferty y si hay gente única pero que le siguen día a día por dar lo mejor . A mi esposo lo conocí en un concierto y no dejo de dar gracias a Dios por ese día que me tocó trabajar para ellos. saludos y buena música. 🙏

[@Zoe.TheBody360]

There are other great guitarists but only Knopfler can cast a spell with his particular kind of magic.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I disagree....Brian May is as good if not better...

[@JeighNeither]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne How can you disagree? She gives you a disclaimer right off the bat, saying there are many great guitarists, but only Knopfler has this magic? He plays with his freaking fingers bro? Brian May uses a pick and an octaver, they are totally different players, and styles of music. You're just a fan boy, stinking up the place with your opinion after the OP gave you the perfect comment to celebrate? Douche bag.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@JeighNeither I can disagree because we don't yet live in communist China where disagreeing can cost you your life. Fan boy? I am 56, NOT a boy. I smell nothing from the keyboard. If you smell anything it's likely to be your attitude. As for being a 'douche bag'....why do you choose to be so rude. I'm not a rude person, however on this occasion I will make an exception for you. FUCK OFF.

[@bogdananderson1472]

He is a commecialized guitarist and not one of the elites. Just an average or slightly above average guitarist. If you want to listen to an elite guitarist well here is an example. P.S. You will probably never hear a elite guitarist played on the radio. These guys are pure geniuses. The best of the best. They are the ones with only a few thousand or a few hundred thousand fans around the world. That is, that they are non commercialized........ kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3itaoZpfthpors kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKDcmZ-XmZtnY9U and from the younger generation kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDQk2ePj6hrrpo And for something really special..... Enjoy.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWSlq3SBfah4rNE

[@Zoe.TheBody360]

@@bogdananderson1472 maybe but he’s got the gift of songwriting too. He’s got an unmistakable style. You can tell MK with just a few notes he understands the power of silence and phrasing which makes him stand out . Maybe commercial I don’t think he’d dispute that but he was granted the ability to bring joy to millions.in the era of great bands that no longer exist

[@yuan1860]

It’s 2019 and I’m still listening to Sultan of Swing. I can still remember when my cousin bought the single released in 1979. We were amazed by the guitar solo. Mark Knopfler is a legend.

[@ZombieXee]

What a master. This is the 3rd live version I've watched today and, every one of them is fantastic.

[@de-fault_de-fault]

4 years later I’ve been watching live versions of this basically all week. I don’t even remember what got me started on it but I can’t stop. The song is a few years older than I am but I’ve loved it and been amazed by Mark Knopfler and his guitar as long as I can remember.

[@HeinzRainer-aheneghana]

Remember Sultan of Swings heard 40 years ago, still as exciting as ever . One of the greatest in his field.

[@Cognichem2012]

How can any human dislike this art piece. It’s he who has created it and he can do dafuq he wants!

[@Makaveli13Xroy]

this man is playing incredibly licks with fingerpicks, singing the lyrics and filling in the licks , this dude is out of this world

[@808OWSwimmer]

09/08/2024 been listening to this song for over 40+ years NEVER gets old. Mark is a LEGEND 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mebinabyjose4732]

One of the greatest to walk on earth holding a guitar ❤

[@shahrul1962]

Mark Knofler....you're doing quiet alright thank you very much.....sir.

[@jland12]

not that quiet

[@Rivooo]

@@jland12 lol

[@tinaungsan6647]

Lol

[@sturehall9183]

He shall bee SIR MK for sure

[@bjsulto]

Dang I wish I knew how to sing n play that gittar that well.marks very talented.i wonder how many times he's sang that song?love it!

[@ellenhayes4971]

Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. I could listen to Sultans if Swing for days at a time!

[@paulmorris8775]

So True

[@Livedthe70s]

Absolutely. Beautiful effortless music from an amazing time gone by.

[@MarkKnopfler-ne2iv]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@javimaury5632]

Yep, he might be 67 years old, he is just incredible. He is old on his passport yep, not with his fingers!!

[@Savage211992]

"He's got a day time job, he's doing quite alright, thank you very much!"

[@keithwoollen5745]

It’s 2020 and I,m listening too.

[@danielmcgraw3201]

keith woollen me as well!

[@ritalowrie1296]

Me to!!!!!!!

[@didi940vg5]

ME TOO

[@giovannibazzini7117]

So do I.

[@peatbull3426]

Its timeless beauty

[@TomMarvan]

Such joy and soul in and from this artistry.

[@andrewmantle7627]

Amazing.

[@stevetrivago]

You nailed it brother ☮️💟👊🏻🎬

[@donaldrandall5628]

Mark is left-handed, which gives him that tremendous mastery with the chords. Plus his special way of playing - back and forth with the fingers of his right hand. But above everything, his talent for infusing emotion and feeling in his music which agrees exactly with the words, and the words of every song tell such a deeply-felt story.

[@firdausHITMAN]

Unbelievable. Phenomenal version by the Guitar God Mark Knopfler and his band. Gold medal for the great video filming. Thank you very much.

[@blekfut5763]

+STRATMAN firdaus I don't think so... he seems to be old, sick and tired. It's sad he still tries to sing...

[@firdausHITMAN]

blekfut Fuck off!

[@rmiller9969]

+STRATMAN firdaus I kinda agree with blekfut. Mark is great but REALLY think about it. I take it you're a guitar guy with that name, as am I. Mark is on a level few will ever reach but compare this to say a recent video of Clapton, Buddy Guy or Eddie Van Halen. This has TONS of missed notes, especially the last minute or so of the last solo. You will NEVER see any of those guys I mentioned, along with tons of other guitar heros making that many mistakes. This was not a good performance by his standards.

[@33sroche]

+Rmurder A solo is what ever the guy that is playing it wants it to be at that time. You don't think the song evolves in his head as 30 years go by or it is just that studio take? I don't think you get to determine if Mark Knopfler made a mistake in his solo. I think Mark gets to determine that.

[@rmiller9969]

+Sean Roche. the mistakes were misses notes, muted notes and accidentals that were 100% mistakes.

[@samatza]

Mark Knopfler and that red Stratocaster.....I remember a friend imported the first album from the UK just so he could get it sooner. We sat there listening to this song and that solo and we were mesmerized! That many years later we've all grown older & the body may be a little tired but the spirit is undeniably strong, I'm still mesmerized by his playing, it feels like it was yesterday we heard this for the first time. Good on you Mark Knopfler!

[@julianpapin9428]

Ppl here argue how good MK is as a guitar player or what is his rank among peers. The point is hes one of the greatest but more importantly hes a songwriter and musician. He fckn wrote all those immortal hits.

[@gratiacynthiamaiaporto1596]

It is always a great thrill to listen to this song. Mark's beautiful voice and his uncomparable solos are forever welcome whenever we hear his songs.

[@rathijitdas1609]

He is my all time fav for me he is the god of guitar

[@MarkKnopfler-ne2iv]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@carmine-jamespitaniello7857]

UNBELIEVEABLE.. THESE GUYS ARE AS OLD AS I AM.. AND I'M OLDER THAN DIRT.. they are so phenomenal after almost 50 YEARS OF FAME; They are blest by the Muses of Music... I would love to see them one more time live... JUST INCREDIBLE.. I used to be able to play like Mark .. but Arthritis has take its toll.. He is probably one of the greatest guitarists in the world on the level of Andres Segovia... just awesome.

[@gSausalito]

+Carmine-James Pitaniello IMHO You've missed some math classes because Dire Straits was founded in 1977, so it takes 38 years of fame!

[@carmine-jamespitaniello7857]

Luis Note that I said almost...lol..at my age 12 years is close enough.

[@gSausalito]

+Carmine-James Pitaniello Maybe you'd keep on paying with your friends because i do not know you but, if you type that these guys are as old as you...

[@grahamcollinson5985]

+Carmine-James Pitaniello I agree. He is fantastic.

[@tommygyback2596]

Tommy gybäck är bäst

[@pirata200500]

Aunque está fallón, falto de forma y se atasca en los solos, Knopfler sigue siendo el mejor.Imposible estar a su altura.

[@stevetrivago]

Mark knows all the fancy chords 👑 Living legend that we should all cherish now ... ☮️💟

[@macrif1405]

He just do what he wants and it will always sound perfect. That strat sound is simply uncomparable. The best word to describe Mark knofler sound is Melodic.

[@lucashenrique7425]

Simplesmente lendas aprendi a apreciar Dire Straits com minha mãe, adoro eles abraço aq do Brasil pra vcs

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Nothing beats British music....

[@ncarpios]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne everything

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@ncarpios I think you spelt your name incorrectly. Should be 'Lol'

[@douglasfrancisco9285]

Tamo junto , aprendi a gostar com minha mãe tbm

[@ΒασιλειοςΜητρου-κ8ι]

Like the good old wine....................!!!!!!

[@nbguitar]

There is always a new improvisation Mark can pull for this beautiful song.

[@carlosmatos9848]

THat's what I like... he's always changing up riffs and keeping it interesting.

[@same5952]

I know, right?

[@TerraeChannel]

After seeing one of its older live of the same song, I can safely say that he elaborated most of this "improvised" solo yeaaaars ago, but also, he refined it!

[@brucekingan7584]

Blood buzz ohio

[@condor.67]

6:00 Holy Mother!

[@inomoiron9091]

Para mi Mark es el mejor guitarrista de todos los tiempos. Tengo que decir que David Gilmour de Pink Floyd también es extraordinario., Pero Mark es especial, Es cierto que hay alguna lista de los mejores guitarristas en las cuales Mark no está incluido, no sé porque, .Su forma de tocar es algo que solo él hace, es inconfundible, sabes que es el. No hay nadie que transmita tanto sentimiento atraves de una guitarra, es como si su guitarra tuviera alma y hablara por si sola.

[@JUANQUISPE]

Es cierto, cuando Mark Knopfler toca es inconfundible ... sabes que es Dire Straits o él como solista sea audio en estudio o en vivo y es así como se trasciende, siendo auténtico, único ...

[@oscareduardobernardez5606]

Cuenta en la historia de sus comienzos, q de niño como no podía tener una guitarra eléctrica con púas, empezó a tocarla con los dedos tratando de imitar los sonidos demla púa. De ahí nació su estilo.

[@aitorsanz4577]

Para usted será el mejor porque desconoce la cantidad ENORME de EXCELENTES GUITARRISTAS que hay en el mundo y de todos los GÉNEROS.....Si a usted por ejem no le gusta el Heavy Metal nunca sabrá aapreciar el taltento de ciertos guitarristas de ese género y así con los demás estilos musicales.

[@guillermooudin3127]

@@oscareduardobernardez5606 El sonido que saca Mark es unico e inconfundible. Un monstruo

[@donaldrandall5628]

@@oscareduardobernardez5606 Mark es Zurdo, y esto le da ese tremenda maestria con las cuerdas. Ademas su especial forma de tocar - de ida y vuelta con los dedos de la derecha. Pero sobre todo su talento de infundir emocion y sentimiento en su musica que concuerda exactamente con la letra, y cada letra de cancion cuenta una historia tan profunda.

[@daveroberts2931]

Musicians of this caliber give me such comfort. I wonder if they know how much we appreciate them?

[@jking4425]

nive reply

[@johnnyrotundo6483]

they do, cause people like us, whenever we meet them tell them so. As long as they don't get tired of hearing it....I had the pleasure of meeting Chuck Berry, a bunch of years back, and was sure to let him know how influential a guitar player, and a lyricist he was. I'm sure he's heard it a million times before, from people that were great guitarists on their own, but he thanked me anyways. Live long and prosper Mark, you are one of the greats........

[@strappaplank6017]

as a youth in the mid 80s I could not stand Dire Straits, these days i have massive respect for this man

[@deeya3451]

Why?

[@gdfggggg]

He's knocking on a bit now; Just enjoy it, stop fucking moaning. Much respect from me Mark.

[@charlespeterson3798]

This is no moan. He really sucks on this un´

[@gamingforfun9000]

Nothing will ever beat the Alchemy live version

[@miniramptricks1986]

london version dicks all over it

[@timmm85]

@@miniramptricks1986 Wembley? That was ace...

[@hamana2011]

thx for the suggestion gotta hear it again

[@moxxiegaming2832]

Live aid is a close second

[@Seahawksnewera]

Knopfler is without doubt the best guitarist/ writer ever, his skill on the axe is probably only matched by Clapton, yes it is all opinion but technically he can make magic on his guitars......

[@hotrolll9228]

roy ashman Clapton knew that he was far better than Knopfler.....then one morning Eric woke up and realised all he knew was Blues. Eric was a huge blues talent! Mark is a Mountainous Musical genius.

[@garymclay9885]

I never get tired of hearing this guy.

[@donnastitz1497]

yeah, guitar George DOES know all the chords But so do U, Mark Knopfler, UR soooo underrated. U R up there w the top 4 Guitar player in history. Love me some M.K. guitar :)

[@cozycat1]

Mark you make cry all time when I Listen you. you ar the best professional on the guitar.

[@marilyncarr1330]

Mark is beyond awesome. If i am feeling down i just have to listen to his music and it brings me up. I would love to see him live

[@grokur9714]

CONSTANTIN LAZAR But Steve Lukather is still Great

[@hilogreg5216]

nice to see the close up finger work in this version of "Sultans"....if you want to view the best rendition of this song check out the 1983 Alchemy version with the best Dire Straits band...unbelievable this band or Mark is not in the rock and roll hall of fame

[@zickbone]

yea Alchemy version is sooooooo good, every time i listen to it i'm like "what 10min passed by already ?!"

[@HartyBiker]

Hilo Greg Wait they aren't in the rock and roll hall of fame? I'd have thought that would just be a given that they were at this stage. Damn

[@jimmybraum942]

They are now.

[@rez77z]

but the general sound here is better, not much reverb, the guitar play is so sweet, but we apreciate more if we know the history of the song :)

[@meadish]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn't really mean anything. At least not to me. I did enjoy Alex Lifeson's acceptance speech though. Check that out if you haven't seen it.

[@flaviomelolima]

You guys should watch Willian Lee playing this amazing song. Unfortunately he died this week. R.I.P 😢

[@Josph4]

Flávio Lima dude are you fucking kidding me? I loved his Hote California and Sultans of Swing cover

[@murilobrito9397]

Flávio Lima Ele descansou irmão

[@jeffree6996]

Hell yea!

[@matheushenriquebozio551]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIXEq6N5bJWekMU Here. What an artist!

[@dongarofalo6476]

Flávio Lima pl

[@bradwicenciak6960]

His ability to play lead and rhyme simultaneously can't be understated

[@stanuitm.7749]

like that typical Fender Stratocaster sound...the sound I fell in love and that make me become a Dire Straits fan in 1978

[@RafAVasCO2paC]

Incrível poder ver o grande Mark Knopfler tocando. Uma pena que a idade chega e as habilidades não são mais as mesmas, mas já me sinto honrado em poder ver um grande mestre da guitarra e do Rock ainda vivo. Espero que tenha muitos anos ainda de vida.

[@guinhoneto6380]

Rafael Chaves a idade é fogo ... Msm sem as habilidades o cara é brocador kkkk toca muito

[@jonathanlopes7329]

Uma lenda toca mto ainda pelo menos mas do que eu rsrsrs

[@zarleyzanard7568]

Incrível isso, pq eu vejo varios videos desse solo em épocas diferentes.. anos 80,90, 2000,.. e ele cada vez puxa o solo mais pro blues, as notas da escala que ele usa mais recentemente diferem do classico rock que ele fazia nesse solo nos anos 80, e eu acho isso muito interessante, uma pegada mais blues

[@ShifterGynoid]

While this wasn't Mark Knopfler's most definitive performance, it does highlight why he is one of the most underrated guitarist of all time.

[@fredmoore8661]

I remember where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard this incredible song decades ago. Good times! Another of my favorites is Down By The Waterline from this, their first album. It is often overlooked.

[@roquefortfiles]

So do i remember hearing this for the first time. Waking up in the morning before school. I had no idea who was singing this. Of all people I actually thought it was David Bowie. And i thought the famous guitar riffs were .............Violins. I had never heard anything like it. The song grabbed me from the start.

[@paulrollings5291]

I was on a road trip through the montains of Wales when I first heard "Waterline". She had a tape of Dire Straits which I must have listened to at least 50 time in a row.

[@ItWillAllGoHorriblyWrong]

Mark: Ugh, how many freaking times have I played this? FML Everyone Else: WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fuuz642]

i very much miss the 80s ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, dear comrades

[@MyOneFiftiethOfADollar]

Does this anonymous cyberspace bonding work for you?

[@fuuz642]

@@MyOneFiftiethOfADollar like a charm

[@Edelweiss1102]

It's been like 40 years and he still can play it absolutely perfect and amazing, this is true art.

[@Buddhamama-on_tour_2022]

Edelweiss he made some mistakes though

[@interstategar]

Its like watching Jerry Seinfeld with a little less hair, and that can play the geetar.

[@lukeharrison7619]

Such a fantastic guitarist and song writer, doesn’t hide behind a number of effects and has his own great style

[@johnwhite3015]

One of my favourite guitar players ever the man is a legend and a genius

[@davidfeltz8697]

Yep. One of my faves. Nobody sounds like MK. One of the greatest songwriter/ guitarists of our time. Telegraph road is my fave.

[@carolinahernandezdezabalo8498]

Fabuloso Mark Knopfler, de los mejores guitarristas que existen, en una canción única. ¡Enhorabuena Mark!!

[@MarkKnopfler-ne2iv]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@m2dad2]

There are events which happen in every person's life which are indelibly imprinted as to time and place and are never forgotten. One such event in my life was the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Another event in my life was the first time I heard Sultans of Swing by a then unknown band called Dire Straits. I was in Paris. It was late at night. I was in bed with with an ear phone plugged into my transistor radio listening to Radio Luxemborg when that amazing song suddenly started playing. I was blown away by the balls of the guitarist playing the most amazing licks I had ever heard. It still blows me away 40+ years later each time I hear it. Thank you to whoever posted this fabulous video. Mark is as good as ever. The 36 (at the time of this writing) who voted thumbs down you all can go to hell. You're clueless.

[@hsntrkmnturkiye5326]

Con qué rapidez pasaron los años ... absolutamente maravillosas canciones

[@llaneromemoscll]

My heroe Mr. Mark Knopfler still playing because his heart nevert stops and his fingers either!!!

[@franciscojorge1127]

O tempo passa mas a essência continua, isso sim é música, amo e morrerei com ela

[@BUDWEISER亗]

Brasileño 💪

[@MusicasEletras5022]

Verdade 👏🏼

[@edithmmota]

Vou amar para sempre!!🎸MK❤

[@anitadel9496]

As músicas boas estão todas no céu, e alguns vão pescando, como esse aí .

[@johnbiggs9561]

The thing about Mark Knopfler is he NEVER plays the same thing twice. Many guitarists play the same solos note for their entire careers. Mark Knopfler improvises every night he plays! Sometimes it is absolutely brilliant, sometimes not so great. I heard a couple of "wrong" notes in this version....but the next day he would play it differently again. Jeff Beck is similar in that he always improvises in songs. But Knopfler is a genius. To me it is all about the note you play...not how many notes you can play. Knopfler is a master of knowing just how many notes to play.

[@kutondhar1405]

Feel like crying seeing his shaky hand in the end as a result of age.. But u ll remain the legend forever for us...

[@iandale3341]

I did not see what you were talking about....he shakes the guitar to get vibrato and even if he was shaking even guys like him get nervous. That is what makes them play better....

[@scoli-strongwitha.t.4714]

I see it. Definite decline in motor skill coordination. Phrasing is much different than his younger days. However, he's an aging guitarist. They ALL lose their sharpness eventually. The last AC/DC tour, Angus Young sounded like a hamfist just trying to play the opening riff of "Riff Raff" correctly. Eric Clapton has admitted recently as well that playing has become a struggle of his. Knopfler is still legendary. He's still amazing, but yes, there is a pronounced difference here and it's clear.

[@mrdfk9410]

Yh fucked the famous ending lick of that last solo. That hurt my heart but he still plays pretty good. Have you seen Santana these days omg, he is done. I don't want that fate for Knopfler when he hits 70. Hoping he packs it in before then.

[@scoli-strongwitha.t.4714]

Right, by no means is he awful, but aging has burned out his fire. Like I said, it happens, and it's certainly detectable to those of us who are good analysts of guitar playing. I brought up being able to see it in Angus Young, but probably one of the worst I've seen it happen to is Ace Frehley. While he was never super polished to begin with, he plays like a first-year diddler at Guitar Center anymore. There's a live performance of "Parasite" and the riff is so choppy from Ace's loss of motor function that it's sad. I'm hoping with any luck that enough testosterone and HGH therapy when I get old will keep me sharp and muscles strong, LOL.

[@mrdfk9410]

@@scoli-strongwitha.t.4714 Same , *Tips hat to technology* I even have a go to song that I've been able to play forever, damn near in my sleep. I dunno what I would do the day I couldn't play that. (The song is The Wind Cries Mary)

[@javiluse]

no se q esperais de Mark. La version en directo toco techo con Alchemy y aun asi le sigue dando vueltas para no repetirse. Ademas a ese nivel es como el deporte, la edad cuenta y se esta haciendo mayor. deberia dejar de tocarla pero el publico no se la perdona. Para mi el mejor compositor a la guitarra. un abrazo al Maestro y respeto siempre

[@11yuroco]

Mis respeto tambien a el se le disfruta ese estilo único , pa eso se llama música este es un master

[@carlosrebolledo6195]

quieres escucharla como en estudio?, no nos bañaremos 2 veces en el mismo río. aún así sigue siendo de esas cosas que ya no se ven. saludos.!

[@Марк.Фетнов]

If there was 'one' song I could learn to play perfectly...

[@anook1984]

As a sponsor of the Newcastle Football Team MK knows how to lure his fans into his bond with this intro.

[@guidoduif8829]

His vibrato is whole another level than another famous guitar players. Like BB King he is not playing the exact notes for 40 years but he is playing from his heart. He is older and plays slower now but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have the gold fingers like 40 years ago. The Real McCoy is Sir Knopfler with his red strat from ‘61 😏

[@DeepDarkStream]

Fantastic. Thank you Mark Knopfler.

[@toniherrera6682]

que grande Mark Knofler, hasta en la improvisacion es unico, es ecucharlo los primeros acordes de su guitarra y sabes que es el

[@tjspenneberg5265]

I was born in 1977. I've been listening to this song my entire life. If it comes on while I'm driving somewhere, I'll wait till its over before shutting off my truck, and getting out. I've even clocked in late to work because of it.

[@watvat8]

Being 22, I can see myself doing that. “Why are you late?” “Sultans of swing came on the radio so I had to listen to it”

[@engident]

I was born in '79, and the same has been true of me for at least 24 years.

[@Youaintseenmeright.......]

I have given, and forgiven that very reason for being late for work! 😂😂You can't switch off good music until it's finished🖒

[@timmi7624]

Born .80 ... the first CD of my parents I Love it

[@bradleyholton-coates8345]

Born 05 and I absolutely love this song

[@MercedesOestermannvanEssen]

I seldom ever comment on anything, alas I have to say this is unadulterated mastery. The music, the guitar, the vocals flow through Mk seamlessly, incredibly beautiful and such an inspiration on how to live life.True mastery and true passion are always ageless

[@MarkKnopfler-ne2iv]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@alvarobrilhante4434]

Foram varios os concertos que assisti de Mark Knopfler e tb com Dire Straits e sem duvida um Grande guitarrista.Tive o prazer de o conhecer pessoalmente autografando me o bilhete que até hoje permanece comigo.Um grande Senhor.

[@22adonis222]

Se pierde el pelo... no el talento!!!!1

[@MrRandyman74]

+22adonis222 wise words !!! Palabras impresionantes las tuyas ;-)

[@dans.2076]

MrRandyman74 i love Mark Knowles

[@luiscampsgarcia1899]

22adonis222 qetyui

[@elyoshi79]

Cierto amigo

[@CANALLAization]

+22ADONIS: Cierto!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@javierlopezr]

Yo lo siento, lo admiro mucho, soy un gran fan, pero se nota que el pobre Knopfler no puede con Sultans of Swing. Se puede apreciar sobre todo en el último solo. Si realmente te has escuchado la canción 1000 veces, y no solo la canción, si no también miles de versiones de la misma en diferentes directos que ha hecho durante toda su trayectoria, sabes de lo que estoy hablando. Pierde el ritmo, se equivoca y lo intenta solucionar improvisando, que realmente la mayoría de el es improvisación. Hay partes en las que se requiere mucha velocidad, velocidad que en sus tiempos mozos tenía, pero que con el paso de los años va perdiendo, obvio. Me da mucha lastima. Me da la sensación de que Mark toca Sultans por su público, creo que si por el fuera no la tocaría.

[@angelmartinez7048]

Javiier JLR Yo siento que el pobre hombre debe sufrir de artritis ya que toda su vida uso sus dedos para tocar la guitarra y debe ser algo cansado pero eso no le quita que fue, es y seguirá una leyenda saludos desde México y arriba Mark Knopfler :')

[@juantranco2384]

Aunque estoy de acuerdo contigo Javier, pude verle en directo 2 días antes en Barcelona, y que quieres que te diga, el que perdió la cabeza fui yo, ni un solo error en casi 2h y media de concierto. Creo que si tantas versiones has visto te recomiendo ver todos los tours en solitario, pero no solo el Money for Nothing y Sultans of Swing. Puedo afirmar que este es el único video en KZbin de todos en los que durante 3 segundos se pierde en uno de sus directos. Creo que Mark nos vuelve a dar una lección de humildad, todos nos equivocamos y sonreímos al de al lado pensando: "Me equivocado que le vamos a hacer Richard" (si te fijas a MK le importa tres huevos y sonríe a Richard) Creo que hay que analizar mejor la información y los videos antes de llamar viejo a MK. Esta mayor, pero más vivo que nunca.

[@javierlopezr]

​@@juantranco2384 Wow! Han pasado seis años desde que escribí el comentario y cuatro desde que respondiste... Me ha vuelto a salir este video en sugerencias y la tentación ha podido conmigo. Me di cuenta de que jamás te respondí. Nunca es tarde. Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con lo que comentaste. También estuve en aquel concierto en Barcelona en el 2015 y años más tarde, en el de 2019, volví a verle en el Palau Sant Jordi. 14 años tenía en aquel concierto del 2015 y créeme que también perdí la cabeza, jajajajaja. Es evidente que su manera de interpretar los temas y de tocar ha ido cambiando a lo largo de su carrera, faltaría más. Como dices, Knopfler, al igual que todos, se equivoca. Y no solo ahora por ser más mayor, claro está. Pero como admirador y fan de Knopfler, estaremos todos de acuerdo en que nos da pena que se haga mayor. Eso era lo que quería transmitir con mi mensaje. Pero es lo que hay. De hecho, en el de 2019, no llego a tocar Sultans. Y sinceramente, totalmente de acuerdo con la decisión. Aparte de que como ya dije, creo que es un tema que le exige bastante, Sultans será Knopfler, pero Knopfler no es solo Sultans. Ya me jodería. Con la cantidad de auténticas joyas que tiene, no solo de los Straits, sino también en solitario. A mi parecer, me da la sensación de que en muchas ocasiones la tocaba casi por obligación. Además de que ya la tendrá aborrecida el pobre, jajajajajaja. Sentí un poco de lástima al verle en 2019. Se le ve mayor y desmejorado físicamente, con dificultad para andar y en ocasiones un poco torpe a la hora de tocar. Sé lo del accidente que tuvo hace años y que las pasó canutas, pero no sé cuál será su estado de salud actual. Y créeme que me duele escribir esto, pero eso no quita que no lo haya disfrutado como un niño, ojo. Aunque saliera al escenario a dar palmas, lo aplaudiría, jajajaja. Como dices, Knopfler estará mayor, pero está más vivo que nunca. Da igual la edad que tenga, que el gustazo que tiene para tocar no se lo va a quitar nadie. Verlo tocar es una continua lección de humildad, como decías, y maestría. Vaya leyenda de señor...

[@woko50]

Watching his right hand, tickling the chords lightly, literally unbelievable he can create those great riffs...

[@NimaNazemiGuitar]

I love this song and I’ve just posted a video about how to play the guitar solos of it 🎸 It would be my pleasure if you watch this video on my channel 😍 Don’t forget to subscribe 😉

[@chrisivanchev]

People like Mark should live forever

[@chrislom5288]

I think this song will be playing decades after Mark hops off the bus, so kinda

[@ezrarynjah9544]

Sir Mark Knofler u are truly a legend. Ur songs will forever be cherished in our hearts.

[@karolewski12]

Still one of the best voices ever

[@sealisa1398]

+karolewski12 Great rock voice. I love the fact that he adored Chet Atkins.

[@Sandra-mv7xm]

Amazing guitar

[@leagueofdink5746]

+KarolGorecki Yeah, if only he sang more than half the song into the mic.

[@HBSuccess]

Too bad he couldnt bother to sing it like he recorded it. That is what people pay to see/hear. I get the urge to change it up after the 10,000th time - but please don't.

[@DiverseFeiten]

Change your profile picture idiot

[@harleyX75]

Es cierto que sus manos no se mueven como antes. Cuando uno va a ver a Mark, lo hace para poder contemplar una vez más a uno de los más grandes genios de la música de todos los tiempos y darle las gracias por su legado con un grito entre canciones, no a ver mejor guitarrista de la actualidad.

[@hellenmoore7878]

Absolutely Magnificent Singer and Guitar Player as well...

[@notgonnaduit6315]

Style and sound all his own. I can hear some influences but no emulation.

[@DaveKnight]

Guitar brilliance personified. Following the tunes down a Mark Knopfler rabbit hole on KZbin is a simple pleasure that takes you to a place of calm and tranquility

[@MariaMelo-wz7wr]

Loved it then, love it now. This amazing guitarist could bring me out of a comma. Fabuluous memories.

[@cantemirash]

Thank you for this awesome recording! A genius at work. Congrats for the high quality of the video. You were quite close to him I envy you. :-)

[@marcosleandro1507]

Não há ninguém como Mark Knopfler...O melhor de todos...#Mark Knopfler 2018

[@johnmason8512]

One of the best guitar players and a true gentleman thanks for the memories mark !

[@jackdoyle9903]

One of the greatest guitarists ever

[@craxker6573]

Qué lástima no poder haber apreciado estos talentos en su apogeo . Aunque puedo ver su final

[@josecarranza8603]

generalmente un guitarrista tiene una base ritmica donde introducir arreglos o solos de guitarra.dentro de esa base, se puede improvisar e ir buscando nuevas notas que enriquezca la melodia. A todos los admiradores de Dire Straits y sus clasicos, tenemos en nuestra memoria la melodia de Sultang of swing, con el paso de los años, da la impresion que MK ha perdido ese "toque", pero como yo lo veo, se va aggiornando con el tiempo, improvisa y busca notas para embellecer semejante solo de guitarra, que es tan hermoso y sencillo a la vez, y que con cada nueva interpretacion ,va a ir encontrando nuevos sonidos para tan hermoso tema!!!!

[@11yuroco]

Seguro tienes razón

[@omargallardo7089]

Y nunca la puede tocar igual..xq eso querría decir que no tiene ingenio x eso siempre va cambiando. Creo q es así ..

[@jeanpierrerdc9651]

Sultans Of Swing (Les Sultans Du Swing) You get a shiver in the dark Tu frissonnes dans l'obscurité It's raining in the park but meantime Il pleut dans le parc mais entre-temps South of the river you stop and you hold everything Au sud de la rivière tu t'arrêtes et toute chose est mise en suspens A band is blowing Dixie double four time Un groupe souffle du Jazz Dixieland en 4/4 You feel all right when you hear that music ring Tu te sens bien dès que tu entends ce morceau de musique You step inside but you don't see too many faces Tu pénètres à l'intérieur mais tu ne vois pas beaucoup de visages Coming in out of the rain to hear the jazz go down Venir à l'intérieur à l'abri de la pluie pour entendre le jazz Too much competition too many other places Trop de concurrence trop d'autres lieux But not too many horns can make that sound Mais peu de trompettes peuvent produire un tel son Way on downsouth, way on downsouth London town Sur la route du sud, sur la route du sud de la ville de Londres You check out Guitar George he knows all the chords Tu cobserves George à la guitare, il connaît tous les accords Mind he's strictly rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or sing Note qu'il ne se préoccupe que de la rythmique, il ne cherche pas à faire chanter ou pleurer sa gratte And an old guitar is all he can afford Et une vieille guitare est tout ce qu'il peut s'offrir When he gets up under the lights to play his thing Quand il apparaît dans la lumière pour jouer son morceau And Harry doesn't mind if he doesn't make the scene Et Harry se moque de ne pas faire de scène He's got a daytime job he's doing alright Il a un boulot de jour il s'en sort pas mal He can play honky tonk just like anything Il sait jouer le Honky Tonk de même que n'importe quoi d'autre Saving it up for Friday night Il réserve ça pour la nuit du vendredi With the Sultans with the Sultans of Swing Avec les Sultans, avec les Sultans du Swing And a crowd of young boys they're fooling around in the corner Et un groupe de gamins font les imbéciles dans un coin Drunk and dressed in their best brown baggies and their platform soles Soûls et habillés de leur plus beau pantalon bouffant marron et de chaussures compensées They don't give a damn about any trumpet playing band Ils ne prêtent aucune attention au moindre groupe jouant de la trompette It ain't what they call rock and roll Ce n'est pas ce qu'ils appellent du rock and roll And the Sultans played Creole Et les Sultans jouèrent du Créole And then the man he steps right up to the microphone Et ensuite il y a cet homme qui s'approche du microphone And says at last just as the time bell rings Et il dit à la fin alors que la cloche retentit 'Thank you goodnight now it's time to go home' 'Merci bonne nuit maintenant il est temps de rentrer' And he makes it fast with one more thing Et il ajoute rapidement un petit détail supplémentaire 'We are the Sultans of Swing' 'Nous sommes les Sultans du Swing'

[@codythedoggo7671]

4:39 that bend is so cool

[@aapddd]

7:51 Makes me sad to see. I know the feeling, I suffer from it daily even with simple things like paying at the register in a store.

[@brostyle1036]

aapddd something up with his hand?

[@Lasse3]

Muhammed Ali wasn't the greatest boxer in the world when he reached his 70th birthday. But who cares, we all know what he accomplished.