*TOTALLY BLEW ME AWAY🤯!!!* Sultans Of Swing (Dire Straits - Alchemy Live) REACTION!

[@chrismia2402]

When talent was required and people could still play instruments, sing and make music. This, this is why you learn to play an instrument, for this reason - exquisitely beautiful!

[@vectar]

Nothing like it. What a legendary performance. 🔥🔥

[@chrismia2402]

Every aspect of this performance was magnificent, the drummer, the guitar work, the singing, everything!

[@ChubbyChanga]

This is what I call a genuine great reaction. No interruptions, no musical analysis, just a great reaction and all the talking at the end. Thank you!

[@kennethandersen7]

Absolutely agree with you!

[@stechuskacktus4287]

me too 😃

[@Leo_Pard_A4]

The "Fair Use of Copyrighted Material Law" disagrees with you.

[@jemp1965]

@@kennethandersen7 Me too!

[@NondescriptMammal]

Totally agree, immersed in the music instead of pausing every 37 seconds to analyze it to death... an actual reaction

[@elliemacd1]

Best live performance ever. Knophler is genius. The drummer outstanding. The whole band. They were having a blast. Untouchable

[@bjmcmahon722]

Drummnnnn #Wales

[@roycrosby4941]

This live version is one of the greatest displays of how a band has mastered dynamics.

[@shinskoala7072]

Yes kids, this is how your grandparent's made music.

[@danijelmagdic8382]

👍

[@markflint2629]

@pipo-y2w wrong, I'm 71 and bought their first album in 1978 and I'm a grandfather so there

[@skywalkerog9806]

Proper reaction. No interruption, pure appreciation of a timeless, world class performance from a bunch of British lads who just wanted to play good music and get on Top of the Pops.

[@wilhelmbeermann2424]

I saw Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan live 2011 in Oberhausen.....I'll never forget this evening...2 masters....one on the guitar the other in lyrics......both together in songs.....pure power ❤🎉

[@paulnilsson3058]

Dire Straits on fire! I think Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitar players ever. What an energy the drummer Terry Williams has!

[@TheDevilsBusiness]

And then there is the Bass player

[@georgebianchi8051]

He's got a gift that only comes from Above!! And the drummer plays tommy gun.

[@shard841]

Best drummer Mark has worked with ima second best is Danny Cummings 👌

[@Galantus1964]

no doubt that Mark is one of the best guitarplayers, but he is up against some other heavy hitters.... Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Joe walsh, jimmy paige, jimmie hendrix,Santana, Brian May .....and maybe a few more that eludes my mind right now

[@D3ATHSTROK3.]

you forgot maybe the best Eddie Van Halen@@Galantus1964

[@oaksho]

I was married in February 1983 and we never had a honeymoon we saved our money to go to the Hammersmith Odeon in london for the weekend of 22nd/23rd July to see this very concert just celebrated our 39th anniversary a couple of weeks ago still remember it like it was yesterday. ô¿ô

[@TristanandIsolt]

I'm jealous.

[@danzusername]

that drummer's beating the crap outta those drums! i love it!

[@ikeybertso]

One of the best live performances ever. They establish this mellow groove right away then play off that with these intense runs. Everyone is great, and Knopfler's sound on the guitar is totally unique, like hearing Miles Davis play trumpet, you know right away who it is. Wish there were more bands like that today.

[@Horus175]

Fun fact: Mark Knopfler agreed to allow Weird Al to parody Money For Nothing if Mark could play the guitar on it. If you listed to Weird Al's Beverly Hillbillies, that's Mark on guitar.

[@raynorthedge5722]

Not one of the best THE BEST

[@markgiles7263]

They are all amazing musicians and so tight, but Terry Williams absolutely drives that performance. Drumming at its best

[@jamesclark1625]

Absolutely incredible shivers down my spine every time

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Everybody drove this performance, Mark, Terry...everyone

[@YezaOutcast]

that drummer is on fire, yo. :D

[@saar2411]

The drummers father was in the audience. First time seeing his son live.

[@erichirsch583]

Mr Terrence Williams on those drums ladies and gentlemen!

[@gaylelee1999]

Amazing drummer! Love this rendition. Thanks Sarah ❤🙏🏼

[@mojavered1273]

That drummer is a monster. Mark Knopfler is one of the All time great rock guitarists. All these guys are masters of the craft. Pure, raw, unbridled, perfect Rock and Roll at it's very finest. And your reactions are special. It's like you can watch the music bursting through you. I watch a lot of reactions, and there are only a select few who truly appreciate and understand what they are hearing. You're one of those. You've won a subscriber tonight.

[@chrisandrew852]

You're spot on with everything you say Mojave

[@bjmcmahon722]

#Wales

[@sido7779]

At about 13mins Mark turns to the drummer laughing at him, that was because the drummer had his dad at the show, it was the first time he saw Terry play Mark told him to smash it or words to that effect, and boy did he

[@chrisandrew852]

I cant blame you for being almost speechless Sarah - that actually says so much. What I loved about your review is the fact that you didn't stop it every 10 seconds to make a comment.. perfect! I remember hearing this on the radio when it first came out in the late 70's and I have to confess I had tears rolling down my cheeks watching this... simply superb.

[@TristanandIsolt]

I remember the first time I heard this. Listening to my car radio the DJ said something like great song by a great new band and he was right. I was blown away and it wasn't the Alchemy Live version. I was blown away again when I heard that.

[@TheAZAZEL35]

Mr. Knophler and all the rest did something amazing. The drummer was watched live for the first time in his life by his father...

[@Pixelologist]

If Mark Knopfler isn't on your list of top rock guitarists, I have to question either your criteria or your taste. Fast, clean, precise, rarely (if ever) a wasted note...and I just love how smoothly he turns those chordal corners.

[@jakejake7289]

100%

[@spaltersar]

not forget to mention he plays right handed guitar being natural left handed.

[@feelthafunk4548]

100% fact

[@MrMoti2222]

Truest reaction I have seen, so sweet and honest.

[@Orbitalmercury]

Always loved Dire Straits from when they first started. They're all brilliant musicians in their own right but put together and they became super brilliant musicians.

[@inverterville]

I saw Dire Straits on this tour and it was so emotional. I was aware it would never get better and it never did

[@johnm506]

I was 29 I was in Hammersmith Oden the night of this concert will always be in my top three concerts of all time. I’m now 67 but play this concert on DVD regularly to remind myself how lucky I was to be there and watch this musical genius and his band. Love your reaction you absolutely got it in one x

[@roberteberle2305]

Lucky you. I only saw Dire Straits live once at red rocks in Colorado, Although I’ve seen Mark Knopfler, another five or six times. My favorite musician. Dire straits concert was the best concert I ever went to.

[@tomcollens4621]

Thank you so much for not interrupting! Let the music take you!

[@henrikl1394]

The whole Alchemy Album is incredible. And one of the best live recordings ever.

[@maximz72]

Only because they forgot to make a live album between "Alchemy" and "On the night"🤣🤣🤣🤣(Maybe because of the main stream attention of "Brothers in Arms" and the songs of that album. For "On the night", I think, the thing went too big, expectations too huge after six years)

[@ghtsw11]

Thank you for watching it to the end with stopping. That is the only way to watch such a consummate performance. I never tire of it.

[@Elerad]

Definitely my favorite live performance of all time. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists you'll ever see, and this is him having a grand ol' time. Terry Williams is tearing it to shreds on the drums, playing his heart out. I always thought he was really trying his hardest here to prove he belonged, as he was fairly new to the band after the founding drummer, Pick Withers, had left. Alan Clark is wonderful on keyboards, and John Ilsey (bassiset) and Hal Lindes (rhythm guitar) are perfect support to Mark's genius. Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Nah, Terrys dad was in the audience for the first time ever. Before this night he knew his son played drums in a band but didn’t know exactly what his job entailed. It was a great “look what I can do Dad!” moment.

[@martinosborne2842]

My fav of all time as well, I've seen the eagles live and hotel California was amazing, but this tops it👍👍

[@ronhaseldine9672]

Not forgetting Mr Guy Fletcher on keyboards

[@glaight6362]

Beautiful reaction, thank you beautiful lady 😊

[@mikegreen7790]

This has to be the most intense, moving ,spine tingling performance. Dire Straits had it all .

[@danielbrown1323]

I guess we were spoiled growing up with all of this, judging from the "blown away" reactions of the younger generation discovering our "available everyday" music and watching them so enthralled with these masters from the past. I hope more people can share this music with their kids.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love Dire Straits & had their records. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. "Sultans Of Swing " is one of their most famous songs. But they have had so many hits including "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Tunnel Of Love", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.

[@SarahDengler]

Amazing!

[@Orbitalmercury]

Absolutely loved your reaction to this, such expressive facial reaction and happy dancing. You really enjoyed it whis is what us dire straits fans love in people.

[@josephschembri]

At one point she even airdrumed.

[@joseandrada264]

I love how you love it. It's a masterpiece

[@martinstubbs7974]

What an absolutely sublime reaction Sarah!!! Loved it!!! I have been watching this performance for nearly 40 years and it still blows me away. The lead guitarist is Mark Knopfler who also wrote all of their songs. Absolutely brilliant guitarist and wonderful storyteller. You might want to react to Telegraph Road from the same live concert (Alchemy). It absolutely showcases the fantastic musicianship of the whole band, and, for me, is the greatest rock song ever written. Keep up your wonderful reactions. Thank you so much and best wishes from the UK.

[@SarahDengler]

Thanks so much

[@marktaylor3809]

Did he write all their songs Martin? Never new that lol

[@michaelball869]

I love being a teenager in the 70s the best of music and classic guitar rock and roll

[@johnclibbens6803]

Stunning performance, isn’t it?

[@SarahDengler]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@rxlxviii]

@@SarahDengler For another great performance, check out Tunnel of Love from them live from Wembley or from Alchemy. The one from Wembley is 16 minutes long and it still feels too short.

[@MegaSimplysimon]

I have Alchemy on vinyl,going on now on garage system.Hope the neighbours appreciate.

[@1953jazzman]

One of the most joyous reactions I've seen yet!

[@normanwallace7658]

This song is telling the story of every band in Britain's starting out on their journey playing in a Pub at weekends but this band shows how it can be taken to the next level & Beyond?? A Masterclass !!

[@sixslinger9951]

Mark K is one of the best guitarists ever. He's a master on the fretboard and very unique.

[@dooddirl1]

This version of sultans of swing is on another level.

[@xxFORDIExx]

welcome to discovering Dire Straits for the first time. it's a rather unique place to find yourself. led by a musical virtuoso in Mark Knopfler, and surrounded by incredible musicians too. On Screen you have Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, Hal Lindes, Alan Clark, Terry Williams and Tommy Mandel. I can't wait for you to check out more Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler as a solo artist too. Remarkable band that will never see repeated again. Truly legendary. great reaction. thanks

[@SarahDengler]

Thank you 🙂

[@jeffstevens4262]

Lovely reaction Sarah. The concert was from the 1983 'Alchemy' gig at London's Hammersmith Odeon Theatre. All the band members were at the absolute height of their game at the time, with Mark Knopflers' genius on lead guitar and Terry Williams especially, on drums. Just absolutely awesome.

[@asungancedo7260]

Dire straits forever 🎸🎸❤️❤️

[@maulwurf62]

Almost 40 years ago. Can’t be! 😧

[@ronramsey9930]

This is an awesome live performance. They were jammin'! For, what?, over 10 mins. The album version was about 6 mins, and the single (for radio play) was about 4 mins. Just frickin' awesome. I loved it! Thank you for your reaction.

[@Jon1Flanders]

I never get tired of reactions to this great live performance. Happy you discovered this.

[@deuceb8472]

The joyous expression on your face matches the vibe of that jam perfectly...music can be a very powerful thing. ❤

[@drServitis]

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER RECORDED IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC. I used to listen to it regularly on cassette back in Kinshasa, Zaire as a teenager many, many years ago. Great reaction, Sarah!

[@richardhargrave6082]

What a great reaction to a superb performance! I was there! July 1983, Hammersmith Odeon, London. I had just turned 18, I went with a couple of friends from work. I had long hair, since gone and you know its good when you're there, but now I see it again and it really was awesome! Terry Williams on the drums absolutely smashed it! That's the bit I remember the most, you expect Mark Knofler to be great and he was, all the band were, but Terry really was on top of his game. If you think this was good, now react to "Telegraph Road" from the same show!

[@SarahDengler]

How awesome!!! What an honour!

[@richardhargrave6082]

@@SarahDengler Yes, but you don't appreciate it at the time, seeing you react to it brings back the memories, Thankyou

[@patrickquinlan67]

Wow! You were blessed. I saw Terry Williams many times when he played in a great band called Man. He was spectacular then.

[@xeonace]

Tunnel of Love

[@jakejake7289]

You were there??? WOW!!

[@richardhargrave6082]

Apparently, the song was written after Mark Knofler saw a band in a pub who were good, but never going to be big and they were called The Sultans of Swing. The song tells the story of their lives

[@orionrodi]

Spot on!

[@jeffstevens4262]

I often wonder if the real 'Sultans of Swing' ever made any money out of Dire Straits fantastic song based on Mark seeing them one night.

[@richardhargrave6082]

@@jeffstevens4262 Me too!

[@bsananda0]

a narration of an experience going to a club which includes a small audience to see a creole ("black" ?) jazz band who imagined themselves the sultans of swing. He talks about members of the band and audience.

[@kentl7228]

No )) He said they were trying to play trad jazz but we're not so good. They struggled. He said that he smiled when at the end they said "we are the sultans of swing". There is an interview somewhere where he says so

[@rialobran]

If you can watch a live Dire Straits song watch it, Mark Knopfler is in the top 5 guitarists of all time, I loved watching your reaction. His solo songs are superb too.

[@orionrodi]

welcome to the music, some of us, grew up, listing to! I allways enjoy the impact, on the younger generations.👍

[@stenbergskij101]

A timeless masterpiece

[@evanhume3706]

This reaction blew mw a way! Loved how she feels the music,

[@krisfox3537]

This is the best performance of this song. Great reaction!!

[@gtau3144]

This track is a journey. I allways used to listen to at full volume coming home late from work in tne mid 80s. One night a friend wanted a lift home. She was a very religious quiet spiritual person who spent much time meditating so I was reluctant to engage in my usual practice, but I did. At the end of the trip i said sorry about that, thats how I unwind. She replied " I loved it"

[@tom7471]

Truly an epic performance by Dire Straits with one of the greatest guitarist of all time, Mark Knopfler. Thanks for sharing this!

[@wazoogrand1]

And the applause has not stopped, and never will.

[@danevans5823]

Your first words said it all.1046 of pure genius.I never tire of this epic time and space

[@davidpfilbeck9346]

Mark Knopfler has amazing touch, its pure magic.

[@deking43]

I keep watching this video..I think this song in my head since 20 years ago..But truthfully. You are a rare beauty.

[@Shnordy]

Welcome to the soundtrack of my youth young lady. This is the best live performance of a hit single EVER!! I got to see them play this live at the "Brothers in Arms" Tour in Melbourne, Australia in February 1986 and the special guest guitarist on that night was Eric Clapton.

[@juliecrane9647]

HANDS DOWN !!!!

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

Great reaction. This is one of the greatest performances ever from anyone. Mark Knopfler was untouchable during this time. You should react to Tunnel of Love from the Alchemy concert next.

[@Boab44]

I'm glad that you watched and listened to this live performance as it is in my opinion one of the best. 😀😎

[@ibjensen8626]

Loved your reaction. I really feel I'm getting old, when so many people just discovered Dire Straits :) Mark Knopfler. The best guitarist in the world. I'm so glad I got to see them perform in Copenhagen in the 1980s. We were actually told by the venue to remain seated at all times during the concert. At the second song we were ALL off our seats and ON our seats dancing.... "slightly" encouraged by mr Knopfler himself. After all they couldn't throw all of us out. So we were up there dancing throughout the concert -everyone! And Sultans is the best Dire Straits song ever ♥️ Cheers Susan

[@grahamd3712]

What a fantastic review - I was torn between watching the phenomenal performance or watching the reviewer’s reaction, which was priceless. I love her quote if “10 minutes, 46 seconds of…. genius”.

[@MC-yz3js]

Terry Williams , the drums truly shined on this tune.. Great Rock N Roll ! Relentless guitar !!

[@arnodobler1096]

Guitargasm watching you reminds me so much on my youth; sitting and listening to Dire Straits to 5 in the morning and drinking some beer

[@renekalchner7393]

EARGASMIC MASTERPIECE OF MUSIC: FANTASTIC AND LEGENDARY..

[@johntuohy1867]

Really reacted. Fully on board all through. Fair play to you. Thanks

[@LoZenith75]

Never, never, never stop the solo!!!!!!!

[@SarahDengler]

I didn't tho did I?

[@allanjensen1195]

Breakout hit for one of the best guitarists on the planet and his outstanding band. Mark Knopfler and the boys at their early best, and they only got better

[@Isleofskye]

Another Great Reaction to an epic performance from yet another World Class group from London Town :)

[@MrNormaltoo]

wow all round...Sarah, you've now seen what it's all about.

[@Boab44]

Your reaction was brilliant all the way through this masterpiece and afterwards it really does leave your mind blown. 🤯😀

[@nataliehill6406]

I was lucky enough to see these guys live. It was a fantastic night.

[@SarahDengler]

Bet it was!😅

[@dennismorley4845]

I've watched several reviews of " Sultan's " and your's is the first not to pause it in the middle, Thankyou,

[@pressman1788]

Great reaction! This version is great, the skill they had was unbelievable!👍🏻

[@MegaSimplysimon]

Had the honour of seeing them,on the Love over Gold tour.Hammersmith Odeon,and Wembley Arena.They were absolutely stunning.

[@primalengland]

Terry's dad was in the audience. First time he'd seen his son play drums. Terry went mad. Terry is a much loved genius.

[@soniasurija8880]

Love your lovely reaction, many of us were lucky to see Dire Straits in the 80’s & personally after all the decades I still get excited listening to their music. I’m glad I kept all their original vinyl albums

[@leechap3]

Your joy is infectious!

[@kimlattimer4082]

younger people actually hearing good music for a change.

[@viper7869]

Great reaction 🙏🏼😂😂😂 … to be fair it is awesome.. loved watching your reaction 🙏🏼

[@stephenpearson3153]

Love your reaction. A bit like mine when I first heard it and I still get ever time I listen to it

[@alexanderpracher5177]

I am happy about Your reaction because a lot of the music of the 70´s to the 90´s and some more is my favorite. And I am happy You stay in Germany. We need more people like You, with freh ideas and new ideas.

[@darrellarvin123]

i dont usually comment on reaction videos but your reaction to one of the greatest live performances ever is priceless! For that reason I am becoming a subscriber. You are beautiful.

[@stever7638]

One thing that can be said...."where is this music today"? Dire Straits has always been one of my all time favorite bands… incredible talent.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥🎸best genuine reaction ever! beautiful lady!

[@davideojockey6237]

you ve just watched the most authentic artists and or humans ever

[@alnath01]

I love when

[@govindrajsundaram1035]

Sheer pleasure and joy watching your reaction. Far by the Best Reaction seen here in KZbin for Sultans of Swing! You really made happy for die hard fans of Dire Straits....that includes me too! Thank you.

[@SarahDengler]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@david_6063]

Your reactions and thoughts are beautiful and brilliant. Very heart felt! Thanks!

[@williamcapp448]

I was blown away and I was familiar with the studio version.

[@thirdbase6870]

An amazing reaction to an amazing performance.

[@msmirandagirl]

Great fun watching your reaction Sarah. This is indeed a magical performance and we're so lucky that the concert was preserved on film. I have it on DVD. Would have given anything to be there.

[@lauraheim8381]

Tightest band EVER!!! GREAT reaction 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@douglasbrown5692]

It's about the "pub band" music scene in South London - and despite the long Covid lockdowns, it's re-emerging and still doing its' thing. I'm 70 and still see 2 or 3 pub bands in any week. (My "local" is one such pub). Pubs that still do live music are one of the main reasons we have so much musical talent in the UK.

[@muhest]

Your enthusiasm is so contagious. This was a great reaction. ❤️

[@smedleybutler1969]

Mind blowing performance!

[@bugsyboy2840]

I LOVED this reaction! I grew up with this song and was playing air guitar in my bedroom every night 😂. To see the joy and amazement brings back all of the excitement of hearing this for the first time - thank you for that 😀🙏

[@deking43]

Incredible live performance. Maybe seen it before, but love your reaction. Reminds me of my own thoughts. Amazing. To the point of true and Happy.

[@SarahDengler]

So good! thank you

[@richardkilgore8922]

Blues Rock Country! Greatest musical generation the .🌍.world has ever seen! We put a Drum kit in every garage!❤🥰❤!