SPORTS MIRRORING THE LIFE OF MUSIC?! First Time Hearing The Dire Straits - Walk of Life Reaction!

[@bebic7903]

The walk of life is no matter how many times you mess up or how many mistakes are made....you keep trying. And eventually you will win.

[@rodthebodfromcanada]

In the 90s, every year they would do the "best sport bloopers of the year" with this song

[@Renovion]

This is one of my favorite songs from Dire Straits. I always have to crank the volume.

[@ewokmaster5273]

Money for nothing is better imo

[@Renovion]

@@ewokmaster5273 that is my favorite, this is #2

[@ewokmaster5273]

@@Renovion nice i think espresso love has gotta be my second

[@heidiv5488]

The sports bloopers, and at the end, the successful moments, fit perfectly with this song. It's one of the best videos ever made.

[@TinyStar-oz3bo]

I wish they never stopped the end-zone dances. Sports used to be a lot more fun, and so did music

[@phxwayne]

Glad you reacted to this song! It has a special personal meaning for me in that at one time I was an underground miner and was recovering from a rock fall that tore up my left knee. The orthopedic surgeon that operated on me was skeptical of how well I would recover. I used this song as motivation during my rehab and totally surprised that doctor. He did a great job and so did all of the physical therapists who helped me.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Congrats on your recovery Wayne! Your hard work on recovery isn't surprising after working in those mines! Wow! A great therapist/doctor can do wonders too!

[@yu2gm]

@DewiSant-o3y Sorry, but what is busk??

[@SG-js2qn]

In his lyrics he's referencing a lot of old songs, and even Howlin' Wolf with his "woo-hoo."

[@MariaE41283]

So many good memories of this song. The band played this at my wedding in 1986. Yes, 38 years ago.

[@missd9785]

Wow! That's impressive. Great memory AND story!

[@mikemiller3069]

There was a period of time when most basketball players, tennis players, etc., wore headbands and sweatbands on their wrists. I had a set of them, myself, in the 70s in high school.

[@stefanmodigh6312]

Classic MTV video ! Those were the days ! Nice to see you two again, always a treat ! Keep up your good work ! 👍👍👍💕🇸🇪😎

[@alexhaas9653]

In the 80s this was played endlessly in the charts shows that I used to watch on Saturdays before dinner. Fond memories. And it's still an amazing song. It's such a catchy tune. Always on my Playlist and on my MP3 Player. My sister still got this on vinyl from the 80s. Oh, and I love the video.

[@rickmateas9219]

This is the US video of the song. They had released a UK video that goes along with the lyrics of the song that would make more sense on the meaning. This version is a sports blooper homage. Still a great video, but if you want more clarity on the meaning of the song, check out the UK version.

[@illstreamthat]

If you look at the sports clips, they get more successful throughout the song.

[@pjg58x]

@illstreamthat Exactly. By the end of the video they are showing triumphs. Maybe an homage to perseverance

[@coldwhite4240]

Agreed. The original British video to this is much more meaningful in the context of the lyrics, and has a touch of humour with the various passersby as the busker plays. It's at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmaYfJqbhMaUpLs

[@gloriaroshto1408]

Love dire straits, 80.s had great music

[@lancecorporal7605]

one of the best intros~

[@GianniGiorgini-j9z]

GREAT song Dire Straits Amazing band Marc knophler Genius the guitars.......

[@RoGueNavy]

Such a great, fun song!!

[@jhood758]

This is a great version with the sports bloopers at first then towards the end the good plays are shown. There’s a UK version that kinda explains the song…”oh yeah the boy can play.” Y’all should check that one out too.

[@Oscar-wc7ks]

I always sing this during my busking 2 years back in Makati city phils...

[@edbarlow3985]

Love this song. Assaid--upbeat and the band gets to just have fun.😊

[@stevenseul361]

Yes Saw Mark play with Eric Clapton on his 25th Anniversary Tour Again at Alpine Valley Wisconsin. Excellent Guitar playing.

[@douglaswerner8334]

I was there too. Great show.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Wow! Lucky you!

[@stevenseul361]

@@barsandbarbells2022 I've seen some of the best names and Concerts... You can always pick my brain..

[@larryhill4975]

Walk of life is a fav. I always loved the depiction of humility in life

[@gregsummerlot3745]

Tim McGraw’s dad Tug is the Philles(#45) pitcher.

[@cog4life]

Was pumped to see this! Hope it’s the official video! 😊😊❤

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

The sports blooper video is for USA Audiences , the original vid was shot in the London Subway where Johnny's playing for money .

[@clintonroppolo1709]

The Walk of Life...some of it goes your way some not so much. Thus the bloopers in the beginning and the success at the end.

[@danielcoa2189]

This was typical in the 80s'. You guys should dfinitely react to The Pointer Sisters song 'Jump'; it's a love hi-nrg love song which has a music video that is interspersed with real footage of athletics events! Weird but really good song.

[@marcgarrett4401]

I can't help but sing along with this song.

[@Eowyn187]

Cool, badass jam! Some of the very best of the 80s imo. Happy music!

[@OrangeMonkey2112]

This album turned out better than I first thought it would.

[@AA-nb2gy]

we love you both! KEEP IT UP PLZ

[@neillschwartz3418]

This is a great song. Love the video.

[@PaulWalker-hz6zp]

More Dire Straits! "So Far Away From Me" next please!!

[@MrYoup11]

Seeing Crazy George in a quick snippet brought back, can't remember which American Sports team he was mascot/cheerleader for back in the 80's, but I remember when the BC Lions of the CFL brought him in to get the crowd going. 2:13

[@cog4life]

Yes!!!! Love it love it!! 😍

[@beeseewill2407]

One of my favorite MTV videos.

[@RockinMamaT]

Such a banger as Phil would say 😂 Money for nothing is great too. Great reaction and Peace out ✌️ ☮️ 🙏

[@southernbella6535]

Ah ..the 80's head and wrist bands for show lol. I graduated high school in 85, what a time to be alive. Sports gear was one thing, then "work out" videos and just wearing these items became the norm , girls more than boys but you might see them anywhere just because lol. Love this song (as with all of their music) another big radio hit for sure. Not as much "one man" guitar show from Mark but the harmony's and voice was on point as expected. Keep rocking you 2 :)

[@kennethcamilleri4678]

The Phillies pitcher tapping his chest in the beginning of the video is country singer Tim McGraw’s dad ……Tug McGraw…..the result of a one night stand…Tim never knew his dad for most of his life…until Tug’s final years before passing away with cancer….

[@earlellison7533]

Failure is the road to success in anything. Keep working at it.

[@hlhappy2793]

Love this track ❤❤

[@jgali38]

Great Reaction Sam & Phil! This couldn’t have come at a better time since today we officially start the NFL season! In less than an hour! We did the first Thursday Night Game between the Chiefs and the Packers and on Friday the first NFL game in Brazil! As warmups! But for me as a Dallas Cowboys fan (Insert laugh here)! It brings back fond memories and also the old Houston Oilers before they became the Tennessee Titans! In general it’s one of favorite Dire Straits songs! 🏈🤘🙏🏻

[@jamessomers8808]

I’m not a big sports head, but that keyboard reminds me of the Organ player at a Yankees game. Or something like that. Like I don’t remember if I heard this at a game, but it sounds like the music I would hear at a game. In between innings, I’m thinking of baseball, of course. Even though the lyrics don’t match, it’s still the same. That boy can play.

[@markferrett700]

Little known fact......Chris Rea was asked to join Dire Straights but refused when told thd band would be known as. .. ..Dire Rea 😮

[@RLG-]

There’s another walk of life video where it shows a guitar player busking in a subway. But, I like this video better.

[@Mario-it3po]

Heck, I must admit, I wear a white headband now whenever I am working outside doing the yard or working on my garden!!! I tend to sweat a lot from my forehead, temples area.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

I think the song is about society as a whole, remember the bands didn't have much to do with videos in those days. The American sports bearing in mind Dire Straits are English, might of been to make to make it more MTV friendly? (MTV used to play music kids!)🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TerrySleuth]

I listened to this song training for sports

[@ernestquinch3395]

Mark Knopfler said the song is about London buskers (street musicians).

[@TheNotedHero]

Their live performance of their song "Telegraph Road" from their Alchemy tour is top tier, you guys really should check it out. It is epic! Dire Straits are almost always better live. When in doubt, look for a live version.

[@pjg58x]

Don’t remember if you guys have checked out Sultans of Swing. If not, that’s a must.

[@huck944]

Industrial Disease is another fun song.

[@yelnek4548]

My favorite by them

[@samswords9993]

Notice the musical structure of the song. There is a standard rock n roll rhythm going for a majority of the song. This also gives a certain nostalgia to the song.

[@catdude5567]

Sports and music is entertainment. It shows various forms of entertainment.

[@kieranobrien7342]

Try tunnel of love ❤️ 🙏🤘👌

[@MrLedotson]

Telegraph Road should be next. The Alchemy Live version is amazing.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

GERRY RAFFERTY - " Right Down The Line " and " Get It Right Next Time " 70's Groovy Classic Rock 🎸🎶🔥 also recommend these 2

[@colingregory7464]

Fairly early history of Music Video not long after MTV arrived as a platform for bands to get noticed

[@rxlxviii]

You really need to do the live from Wembley version of Tunnel Of Love. Imo, that is their best song. It's a 16 minute version that you don't want to end as it brings out a range of emotions.

[@pachachaz]

O good lord i was 6 years old and i Remember well

[@cog4life]

No 8:57 no….it was all the rage back in the day!! The terry cloth headband, matching wrist bands. 😊😊

[@aaronz9410]

@02:14 that is Tug McGraw, Tim McGraw’s dad.

[@LordEagle]

Life Happens,,,,💥💥💥👍🤪

[@donstand2195]

We all fall down and we get back up that's the walk the walk of life

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Need to do Skateaway. And check out The Notting Hillbillies, a side project that Mark was in.

[@ursanator]

Others to check out - "Calling Elvis"(uses marionettes} directed by Gerry Anderson of Thunderbirds. Thunderbirds is a British science fiction television series from the 60's . "The Bug" another catchy song and "Twisting By The Pool"

[@lancecorporal7605]

nice 40 years just went by...

[@rickpat-x9u]

*You would love "Skateaway".....sometimes called "Rollergirl"*

[@pauloaraujo3824]

Há muito,muito tempo que não a ouvia. Obrigado

[@tristanoleary7595]

Have we reacted to Money for Nothing yet? It features Sting and is a really good one

[@gswithen]

I'd love to see you react to Twisting By the Pool and Skateaway.

[@MrYoup11]

Video's in the 80's had to unique and just as catchy as the song to get more air time on MTV

[@robertherring9277]

If you do Money For Nothing, do the "long" studio version. Much better. Still have the OG vinyl! Btw, it was also the 1st song I heard on CD. It was at Montgomery Ward in a sound proof room they demo-ed stereo equipment.

[@hakannorlings2439]

Here's two more with Dire Straits that you should listen to! Dire Straits-Telegraph Road Live- aLCHEMY Tour 1983 Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (Official Music Video)

[@Ed-R]

If I remember in the early version of the video, there was a guy playing a guitar while busking in a subway. That was before someone put in all the Sports videos.

[@StevenQ74]

Yes, the original video was about the same thing the song was about: a busker kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmaYfJqbhMaUpLs

[@moosegill8568]

In 1987 dads ski boat loud music this 1 always B.C

[@Boodieman72]

The lyrics are about a busker in the London underground.

[@phantomrockerr]

Try their song " Heavy Fuel" or "Down to the Waterline"

[@georgeahat3689]

Can you pls. React the Franz Rythem a Filipino family band Singing Walk of Life?🤗🤗🤗

[@micheallandry]

Phil and Samatha- You are doing a terrific job with your actions.I would love for you to do a reaction to thee song “Pieces of Dreams by Johnny Mathis. The Live version from the Tonight show.He was Barbra. Sreisand’s favorite singer when she was younger.She has said of him:”There are good singers; there are a small handful of truly great singers;and then there is Johnny Mathis “. He is the third best-selling recording artist of the past century behind Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. This is a phenomenal performance by Johnny. A Must See !! I am sure you will enjoy it.He received two standing ovations that night.Please react to it. You will be so thrilled you did.This performance is simply spectacular !!

[@JayKay0245]

Great video! Try ‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits a great 80’s classic.

[@billofalltrades2633]

What can I say Dire Straits!

[@HildegardSpringer]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rxlxviii]

Walk Of Life, although popular, is probably the least Dire Straits' sounding song. The 80s were a time when a lot of bands did this. They went mainstream straying away from their sound from the 70s, and many fans of these bands criticized these bands as "selling out".

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Check out perhaps the biggest MTV hit. 'Money For Nothing'. Cheers.

[@kurtuhlig2553]

Make sure it’s the MTV video version. The studio version has an extra stanza in the beginning with a certain socially unacceptable word.

[@micscwisby7798]

If you want to learn more about Knopflers guitar playing, look for "Mark Knopfler - Shows how to play guitar finger picking style Skavlan 2015".

[@paulocarvalho6480]

The guy wearing the pink scarf on his head reminds me of Steve VanZant , who plays in E Street Band and Bruce Springsteen. 😂

[@richardfoltier1]

This is Jack Sonni, may he rest in peace.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

@@richardfoltier1 I didn't know that. Thank you for the info.

[@GeorgetteHolloway-g4q]

If you like Led Zeppelin, listen to the solo song by Robert Plant "Heaven Knows" you will love it I am very sure!!!!

[@robertwilliams1147]

Never seen linked to american football tho kind of works lol

[@christinebretz255]

Listen to John Fogerty…… Centerfield

[@longfootbuddy]

its true, sweatbands work

[@josbroersma7419]

Please react to, BGKO (live in Vilnius)- Od Ebra Do Dunava

[@Alan-lv9rw]

Music review should be 80% music and 20% lyrics. You do a pretty good job of that. Some reviewers talk mostly about the lyrics. Ugh.

[@jamesellis701]

If you watch the video, everything at the beginning was a catastrophe, but you learn from it and adapt and makes things easier

[@mattjohnson7725]

Heavy fuel has to be the next one

[@edevard9048]

You get knocked down and then you get right back up.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

This album dominated 1985.

[@KuyaDong042]

Please check out and react to the live/concert version of this song.

[@kurtuhlig2553]

Please do the MTV Video version of Dire Straits “Money For Nothing”. Warning, the studio version has a stanza not present in the video for a good reason, an f word not socially acceptable to use.

[@beverleyrankin3482]

Not one of my favourites. Telegraph Road and Once Upon a Time in the West, both from Alchemy Live 1983, are great. Also love them at Rockpalast 1979; Calling Elvis, Private Investigations, and You and Your Friend, live from On The Night, 1993 (I think).

[@tjaartvanderwalt5864]

In the walk of life you will make mistakes.Everything dont always work out as planned.

[@pachachaz]

They dont understand the real maening of the son ", the walk of Life its that Shit happens "