Rappers React To Dire Straits "Walk Of Life"!!!

[@richardlawrence6619]

This was my dad's favourite song. The moment it started he'd dad dance to the dance floor calling us "kids" up saying "it's the walk, it's the walk" much to our embarrassment. But as we grew older each time we heard it, we'd do an impersonation of dad and smile. Last year, we had his funeral in the church he was christened and married in. We played this song as the coffin was carried out after the service. In the lyrics it says that there's always a song no matter what happens. Just keep a beat and dance on. Cheers

[@debbiedebster5806]

What a bittersweet story!😊 My dad requested this one as well at his funeral, he does amazing impressions, but could never do Mark or his guitar work, so he has had a love/hate relationship with him from the jump lol I know I'll never hear them without thinking of my father either, so we got that! ❤✌️

[@jangles1839]

IDK about at your dad's service but, the very last song we played at my late wife's was "Regulators" by Warren G and the looks on some of those faces was priceless! If ya know, ya know!

[@debbiedebster5806]

@Jangles we had Dire Straits song Romeo & Juliet as our wedding song... everyone who knew it giggled like we were set up for disaster lol 25 years yesterday, and we only chose it bc it was the first kiss tune. I was his bartender, and how we met, etc, so I preferred that to Ted Nugent for sure hehee I'm sorry to hear of your loss!

[@wombatwilly1002]

My old man grew up with the originators Elvis,Buddy,Chuck etc and was a real music fan.This was the very last tune he liked before he passed.

[@tehluhlah]

Smoky got the meaning right, I think. Mark Knopfler wrote this song about musicians making a living as street buskers in London. “I saw a photograph of a kid playing a guitar in a subway, turning his face to the wall to get a good reverb,” Knopfler said. “When I started playing the guitar, because I didn’t have an amplifier, I’d put the head of the guitar on the arm of a chair and put my head on the guitar to try and get into a loud noise. It kinda reminded me of that, I suppose.” The sports video was for the US market, the original UK video had a young guy performing in an underground station ;)

[@zyffyr]

One thing you missed which plays into the "get knocked down, get back up" theme is that near the end they stopped showing blooper type plays and switched to victorious ones.

[@luciaalexandracachulofreire]

Got the chance to see "The Dires Straits Experience" 5 years ago, one of the best concerts of my life. Also got my dad's vinyls all signed by them. Extremely grateful.

[@TheAcgtrs]

If you’ve only listened to two Dire Straits songs, you’re missing out on one of the great songwriters of a generation…

[@terrencejones9817]

My dad would Start every Sunday Morning with this song in the 80s.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

One of the best music videos ever!

[@theemaygoogleme151]

Mark Knopfler is one of the most prolific musicians over the last 45 years and he doesn't make bad music, mostly great. It's a deep dive and well worth it.

[@bobschenkel7921]

One of the most fun videos of the MTV era, the highlights were current at the time. Dire Straits were one of the most accomplished bands of the 80's, and using current cultural references was only one of the reasons why. Excellent musicianship was another, and great song writing was the third.

[@taryn-leacarvalho3444]

I agree, I love the video it always makes me smile. I will put music on in the mornings while I am getting ready etc, but when I hear this I stop and watch the video. Puts me a happy mood xx

[@carolinekennedy3689]

Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists (and songwriter) in the World! Try ‘Private Investigations’, ‘Sultans of Swing’ or ‘Brothers in Arms’ for a contrast!

[@KenBober]

They did sultans of swing. Great episode.

[@carolinekennedy3689]

@@KenBober Great, will listen 👍🏻

[@I.am.Iain-81]

Love this song, never fails to put a smile on your face and get you moving. Money for Nothing ( Official Video or Live ) is definitely worth checking out 🔥🔥🔥

[@metalguru85]

They've done Money For Nothing

[@I.am.Iain-81]

@JonnyMG85 oh really? I saw the 'Sultan of Swing' reaction but not the 'Money for Nothing' Was it the official of live version?

[@metalguru85]

@@I.am.Iain-81 it was a lyric video

[@joelanderos23]

lyrics only version. too bad they didn't play the official version. @@I.am.Iain-81

[@metaldalz]

Boy this brings me back!!! What an excellent song, one of the first bands my father introduced me to, his and my fav Dire Straits song, I love them to death. It's just a fun happy song, "And after all the violence and double talk There's just a song in all the trouble and the strife" Keep up the good work guys!

[@JohnWayne-vf5bs]

Thank you guys so much keep up with the great work man this made my day

[@po5283]

FYI: the original recipe for coke did contain coca leaves, so there was cocaine but it wasn't refined, so it wasn't like they were dumping a ton of refined cocaine into the mix. In its natural state the effects are similar to coffee, it's only when you refine and concentrate it a 1000 times its natural potency, that you run into problems. The only reason caffeine is legal is because you can't concentrate it like you can coca leaves, but there are parts of the world that you can consume products made with coca leaves, gum, sodas, all sorts of things, they simply set restrictions on the concentration etcetera, for the products made with it.

[@smokeyverton7981]

The guy with no shoes is Steven Van Zandt. He was in The Sopranos and Bruce Springsteen E Street Band

[@maxdukefox]

I thought I recognized him, thank you for pointing that out!

[@mrmohyeah]

Nonsense, it's Jack Sonni , dire straits rhythm guitarist at that time

[@KenBober]

Everyone screws up in life, great quote from my home state band. Let's see how many know the song, "now is the time to rise to my feet, wipe this blood from my face, wipe these tears from my eyes,...." everyone falls but it's who gets up and goes back at it are the strong.

[@ryanm5909]

It's a Hatebreed song. I will heard?

[@KenBober]

@@ryanm5909 yup

[@potatos_4_free]

From the album Perseverance. Good shit!

[@drsbsn01]

One of my favourite Dire Straits songs. Have you guys done Brothersbin Amrms yet? Also give Once upon a time in the west and Telegraph Road from Alchemy Live a go.

[@ShanLH5]

Timbuk 3 sang ‘The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades’ 😊

[@briangeorge286]

You were pretty much spot on about the lyrics, it's about a musician "down in the tunnels tryin' to make it pay", so busking in the subway.

[@johnmcclain7072]

My absolutely favorite song. The ultimate pick me up song 🤘😎

[@metaphoria3]

Always loved how they cut this vid shout out to the editor! Great song too its a boogie 🎸🤘

[@kristaspecht]

Morning guys! Great song and so much fun to watch y'all name off the teams ...and you got really into it by your faces! Lol. 🤓❤️👍

[@AmberPearcy]

Awww. This brings me way back! I remember hearing this as a real young’n. And then years later finally seeing the video. Needed this pick me up this morning. Thank you! Ps. I always loved the part “bobaluga…every word he say” or something like that. I never looked it up so maybe someone can let me know what it really is. 😂

[@joelanderos23]

the guy on the left missed out on seeing roger craig high stepping into the endzone.

[@dianelindquist9796]

One of those catchy songs I absolutely love! Fun video!

[@mamaflush9945]

I think he's just describing life...we go along, we fall, we pick ourselves up and keep going. I like the way they compare the walk of life to a sport. Just like a sport we're all struggling to reach the finish line. I wonder if you guys would like to listen to another song by The Cars. If so then, here's a live performance "The Cars - Let's Go (Midnight Special)" this song is from the second studio album called "Candy-O" and was released in 1979. The album produced two top singles and peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200. All that being said, you might recognize some of the song from a tv show or commercial. Really enjoyed you're fun reaction, thanx so much fellas

[@sandracunningham8908]

Love this one! Amazing band that my dad got me hooked on ❤

[@STILL-KICKIN]

Ya gotta check out Brothers in Arms, an amazing track from these guys

[@tnightwolf]

Certified Banger!

[@jailee4266]

When i was a kid i couldn't wait for this video to come on, it was great!

[@PaulHanney]

Lov Dire Staits. They have produced some good tunes.

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

I am a sucker for this song 🔥🔥🔥🔥💃

[@chelseahaley8350]

2 of my favorite Dire straits songs are The latest trick and Romeo and Juliet!

[@emmae4602]

My happy song ❤ whenever I’m upset or in a bad mood, this cheers me up immediately 😊

[@Bob76200]

That was an interesting take on the sports bloopers on how they kept getting up. But notice at the end how they were highlight plays and celebrating. Didn't notice until you said that, and I have seen this video a lot growing up.

[@IanDaniel-DataAnalytics]

Liked and subscribed :). Hello from Australia.

[@Steffe]

Great song, I remember being confused about the video back in the day.

[@maxdukefox]

Love your smiles....like this is fun and I kind of know this for some reason...cute

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

Next Dire Straits song is got to be Money for Nothing their biggest hit

[@metalguru85]

They've done Money For Nothing

[@smokeyverton7981]

"So Far Away from Me" would be great

[@scottclark3761]

"After all the violence and doubletalk, there's just a song in the trouble and the strife." That's the heart. But yeah....you struggle, you fall, you get back up....and eventually you git gud.

[@romanramos4524]

I looooove dire straits! I also love DIVITIUS -MEMENTO MORI. Cheeeeers!

[@metalguru85]

Think its about the ups and downs in life. You've also done Money For Nothing by Dire Straits. Thats their biggest hit. I'd suggest Brothers In Arms next.

[@gdmiller26]

This was a great “pick-me-up” today. Thank you

[@cheryla7480]

The Dire Straits Australian video of this featuring Sven Otten, is my favourite of this song!

[@kennethcamilleri4678]

The Phillies pitcher tapping his chest in the beginning of the video is Tug McGraw…the father of Tim McGraw the famous country singer after a one night stand….

[@tonygriffin3464]

So popular in Australia.

[@PhilPastor]

Great reaction, guys. To me, it's just a great, feel good song.... even without the video which was quite amusing. Dire Straits is amazing. Obviously, Mark Knopfler is an amazing guitarist and vocalist. If you haven't already, then check out Tobacco Road or (shoot, down by the water?)

[@melissameyer9981]

One of the best songs ever made.❤

[@martynjones8073]

Has to be telegraph road live alchemy!!! Then you will see how to perform live. 😍

[@315Bigmike2271]

Do the live version of Telegraph Road. You’ll love it.

[@thegoatchild3545]

Boys, trust me on this. Your next Dire Straits song should most definitely be Tunnel of Love or Telegraph Road, which is their masterpiece.

[@matthewcall3961]

Ironic that they show footage of the Cowboys against the (football) Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis cuz this song reminds me of my parents taking us up to (baseball) Cardinal games at Busch Stadium back in the mid to late 80s.

[@tyranthate]

next song could be "centerfield" of John Fogerty, excelent job boys, greetings from Paraguay!

[@dallasbroders5609]

the princess bride's theme song was also done by these guys thought future so bright was timbuk3

[@issuebombadil8310]

When are your guys gonna check out Kim Dracula? Curious to see what you guys think.

[@davidzachariah1010]

You guys must listen to Telegraph Road live. Genius band and hugely popular.

[@carsoncummings2683]

Twisted insane underground psycho plz plz

[@paalpotpamp]

You should react to Monster magnet Gimme Danger. Iggy Pop tribute🤘

[@graciezundt4201]

You need to hear the sultans of swing alchemy live. You will appreciate Mark's voice way more. The whole band is having a blast. Like they had their morning coffee ☕️ 🙄 😉

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I thought the guitarist with the bare feet looked like Little Stevie (played with E street band as well). I could be wrong.

[@theresehill1660]

Its Jack Sonni. NOT Van Zant!

[@billwicketvogel1787]

Mark knopfler is one of the most successful musicians of all time.

[@28carter]

I swear Coke has never been the same since it changed and changed back.

[@Tomi_BuzzCat]

Coke Classic I STILL drink Cherry Coke 🍒 God Bless GA, - peaches 🍑 - Home of Coca-Cola - & Delta Airlines, also one of the BUSIEST airports in the nation, Atlanta ( ATL) ✈️🛫

[@timothydeaton7258]

WHAT UP!! 🤘

[@graciezundt4201]

It makes me sad that you didn't like Sultans of swing. You really should react to the live version. Alchemy live. Amazing guitar solo and a drummer who's having the time of his life.

[@Tomi_BuzzCat]

✌🏻😸✌🏻

[@dannjp75]

CHOOOON👊🏻👊🏻

[@NB045]

You should react to black botlle riot a dutch bleusrock band

[@dianelindquist9796]

If you haven’t already done “money for nothing “ that has to be next, and must do the video!!

[@bpiraeus-p3b]

Should check out Romeo & Juliet

[@HildegardSpringer]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@benvandermerwe4934]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⚡🥃

[@toddmilhoan2913]

Cowboys baby

[@ForzaMilan-di2zd]

When American sports were great in the 80's

[@nim4464]

You did not just call the Phillies the Padres

[@habnots1]

Joe Walsh,Turn to Stone....LIVE!!Thanks.

[@matthewashman1406]

They are not new wave, funk or disco

[@danielstartek1497]

These druggie wappers ain't goin' straight!

[@elizabethknox6841]

I love the song but you interrupt too much

[@akeleven]

When are you going to get over thinking dire straits is low energy. Don't start another video that way please. Diet coke is new coke. Diet Pepsi is classic

[@johnprayle5531]

Hi guys enjoying the reactions as always the original video was about prostitution it got banned so they released it with some bloopers

[@theresehill1660]

It's about musicians playing for money in the subway in london

[@Nitramrec]

I can't believe that a "rapper" is complaining about Mark Knopflers story telling. What else does a "rapper" do? And: There is the still the combination of impressive lyrics and the excellent music writing of the Dire Straits! This complaining is rediculous - or just to provoke comments for the YT algorithm? 🤔 You really deserves the thumb down and beeing ignored in the future ...

[@jacobryans7000]

How the hell have u not heard this? Why u lying to the audience