THE TALENT!! First Time Reaction to Dire Straits - "Sultans of Swing"

[@lsaria5998]

What I love most about this performance is the total lack of ego. It's just a bunch of guys on the stage, completely in the zone and having the time of their lives. They know they're killing it; that they're all performing absolutely at their peak; but instead of strutting, yelling, or barrelling around they just have these grins plastered across their faces and a vibe with the music. Mark pulls out an outrageous solo and then backs off to let the other players have their moment at the front. Terry has his dad watching, is utterly juiced and is playing like a man possessed and the others are right along with him despite it being and unsual tempo for the song. And all the time they are waxing and waning the tempo, teasing the audience with adrenaline highs and lows right up to the sublime finish. There have been bigger concerts, more charismatic performances, and more iconic songs; but when it comes to the pure joy of what music can bring to the world I don't think anything has ever come close to this set...

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Absolutely. I challenge anyone to watch this performance and tell me who is having the most fun on that stage.

[@Metzwerg74]

this is so true...

[@jounik]

Yeah. This was the band showing its chops, not a lead singer.

[@Kazeemi2810]

I agree. They are so comfortable performing, smashing it… just like they’re jamming in mums garage 😁😁😁🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺

[@davidfeltz8697]

Bingo

[@adamvigil8320]

Mark Knopfler is a damn fingerpicker that makes a lot of us a little envious. He's a beast.

[@bobmiller9313]

Marks banjo style picking is Awsome

[@piotrjeske4599]

Dude learned to play the guitar without anyone telling him he needs a pick. His fingers are like those of a blacksmith.

[@markuecker3662]

So much more than just a little envious!

[@numptyed1]

Mark Knopfler is one of THE greatest guitarists of all time, and a most exceptional front man, he did the song for the movie "the Princess Bride" too, an awesome man

[@Mister_Samsonite]

Agreed! Mark Knopfler & Jeff Beck scare me more than just about any other guitarist.

[@ClandOp]

Add David Gilmour into the mix and you're pretty much complete.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

@@ClandOp Completely! Knopfler & Gilmour have similar qualities to their playing that I really admire. They always "serve the song".

[@tonyb9735]

@@ClandOp Don't think you can possibly call that list complete, we've got to include Hendrix, Blackmore, Iommi, Page, Stevie Ray ... and so many others.

[@Isleofskye]

@@ClandOp Agreed and then add: Gary Moore's "I've Still Got The Blues For You" LIVE In Paris and "Parisienne Walkways" LIVE @ Montreux. Enjoy!

[@Certifried-uv7jh]

@5:00 Terry Williams absolutely crushes it SO HARD that Mark actually turns and looks at him and has a huge smile on his face. Terry even surprised Mark on this one, and I'm so glad his dad was in the audience to see it!

[@The_Stranger1986]

The drummer in this performance is Terry Williams and you're right he's an absolutely fantastic drummer. He always nailed his live performances but during this gig his dad was in the audience and it was the first time he'd seen his son perform hence why he goes all out lol

[@dbradx]

I heard that's also part of the reason for the tempo, that he was worked-up cuz his Dad was there, so he came out a little fast, and Mark & the boys just rolled with it and delivered this awesome performance.

[@kensub1083]

I have suggest this song a couple of Times before to you . And I was sure that you would love it ❤😊. Notice the guitarist Mark Knopler always use finger picking when he plats 😊

[@panamafloyd1469]

I didn't know that! Holy cow, no wonder there's so much energy in it! Still my favorite version of the tune. There's always something with musicians and their dads, isn't there? I recall an old interview with Eddie Money where he said his dad never thought much of what Ed did for a living - until he went to a show and saw his boy sweating on stage. To dad, sweat=real job.

[@TorrentUK]

This was 1979 right? I'm sure that was the year I saw them play this live. Yup, tempo much faster than usual for this song, but this was the greatest rendition of it.

[@The_Stranger1986]

@@TorrentUK A little bit later. Alchemy Live was recorded at The Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1983. That place must have great acoustics because every live band performance I've watched from that venue sounds fantastic. Iron Maidens live show Beast Over Hammersmith was recorded there in 1982 and the production and sound is amazing. Obviously these kinds of bands have great audio techs as well but there have been many epic gigs recorded there.

[@marvenleftick]

Live, no gimmicks, auto tune, lip syncing....just great talent!

[@NicoH2024]

I love watching these reactions just to see the joy on people’s faces when they hear great music/talent. Your genuine joy makes me smile and brighten the days. Keep rockin 🤘🏻

[@Quake120]

I know! I keep skipping to the solo because watching peoples' reactions to this is just incredible.

[@timbrom]

I was there that night. Thousands of people all in one moment. Simply the best.

[@flym0]

Coming from West London I had access to both Wembley's, Hammy Odeon and Earl's Court so got to see a number of bands. However, my peers said don't go bother to watch Dire Straits as they just stand on stand and play for themselves. Clearly I was sold a pup.

[@donaldcook3112]

@@flym0. . . Long since past ‘high time’ … to replace your , said , “ peer’s “. Me think’s .

[@flym0]

@@donaldcook3112 peers as in multiple people and not possessive so no need for an apostrophe.

[@donaldcook3112]

@@flym0. . . “ Thank you “ for pointing out my error ; you are quite correct - and I was not . Thank you once again for taking the time to point out my mistake .

[@aniol7975]

as a 20 y.o. who did not have the chance of ever watching them live, I gotta say you are one of the people I envy most in this world. glad for you!!!!

[@capetowntrikeman]

You simply HAVE to check out Telegraph Road from the same concert...it's a true masterpiece. Also, Brothers In Arms...official music video.

[@tetzuiasurugi8804]

I agree! Alchemy Is fantastic. I saw the Brother in Arms tour too. Different songs, same talent

[@dannymulder1319]

Tunnel of love live

[@static1st]

@@dannymulder1319 Tunnel of Love 1985 Wembley Live especially

[@reinholdklimek1212]

Yeah... Telegraph Road & Brothers In Arms !!!

[@richardmodglin3900]

I concur!!

[@maruka1716]

These guys came up playing in pubs and other small venues, until they started to catch on and play bigger spaces. This show is in a theater that holds 3,500 people. Two years later, they were playing the big stadium shows in front of 80,000. Working at that level kind of burned them out, though, which is why Dire Straits isn't still going. However, Mark Knopfler, the singer, lead guitarist, and songwriter, is still creating new music. He's 74, almost 75, and his latest album came out in April 2024. It made it to #3 on the British album charts, right behind Beyonce. He also owns a professional recording studio in London. If you like his work, there are 6 Dire Straits studio albums and a lot of live material. He's also done 10 solo albums, 9 film scores, and a ton of collaborations with other artists. So there's lots to explore.

[@RKDriver]

You know how good Mark is when he collaborated with Chet Atkins. Two of the best finger pickers.

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Prince once got asked "Whats it like to be the worlds best guitarist?" He replied "I don't know, go ask Mark Knopfler". Another great British band! 💪🏻🇬🇧

[@GavinMaGrath]

True

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 English band

[@Chris-v4j6l]

Not true myth

[@classiclife7204]

Yeah, Eddie Van Halen said the same thing about Alex Lifeson, lol. I'd wager NO ONE said anything like that

[@dennislindqvist1265]

In terms of innovation, Prince may not have played in the same league as Van Halen and Hendrix but as a musician, producer and songwriter he is the greatest in my book.

[@johnwoodworth9127]

Best thing said about the Dire Straits... “Mark Knopfler has an extraordinary ability to make a Schecter Custom Stratocaster hoot and sing like angels on a Saturday night, exhausted from being good all week and needing a stiff drink.” ― Douglas Adams, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

[@riphopfer5816]

YES. I LOVE this line. ‘And the next night they did it all over again, only this time with Sony Walkmen.’ When I started taking girls home with me, as a teenager, ‘Communique’ was the album I always put on the record player; I eventually made a Dire Straits compilation tape that contained all the best songs from ‘Communique’, plus ‘Down To the Waterline’ (my favourite ‘make-out song’ of all time), ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Skateaway’, ‘Telegraph Road’, ‘Private Investigations’, ‘On Every Street’, and a few more great Dire Straits melodies. The idea was to plays some ‘mood music’ that still rocked, but also I knew that if she asked me to change the music, we didn’t have an hope in hell.

[@santanamauricio]

that's famously a fender 1961 strat

[@giovannibocaccio148]

I'm from Zagreb, Croatia. When Dire Straits performed here in 1990ies my friend, who at that time made handmade electric guitars gave him a red guitar, one of the favorite guitars on which Mark played at concerts. Believe it or not. They started their worldwide tour for Brothers in Arms in Zagreb. And also there is one interesting video of Brothers in Arms on KZbin filmed during a real war (Croatian liberation), in the early autumn of 1991, in Croatia. You should watch that at kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZmlnI15g5ZppZo. Think it is the best contribution to this Dire Straits song ever.

[@siggi1001]

@@santanamauricio No. This is his Shecter dream machine

[@ArneWulvik]

Good quote - the song DA referred to was Tunnel Of Love.

[@rescuelover7891]

The talent, the tiightness, the lack of ego and of course Mark Knopfler, the GOAT of fingerpicking. Amazing band❤

[@nevillemignot1681]

The 'Fingerpicking' effect is displayed in so few bands, the talent is displayed by best Hank B Marvin and Steve Jacobs i suppose.

[@FrowningIke]

This song is actually a true story. Mark Knopfler (Pre Fame) stopped into a music club one night and watched a band. They performed almost comically terribly but at the end the singer said "Thank you, we are The Sultans of Swing."

[@kentl7228]

Yes. All true and people keep thinking the band must have been wonderful )

[@crhu319]

Both Sultans of Swing and Money for Nothing are based on actual phrases heard IRL by innocent people who never got famous. Now they are but we don't know their names

[@chrismccall6755]

True. But it also homage to those who play just to play. Music favors the listener.

[@davidfeltz8697]

Mark is one of the great storytellers and guitarsts of our time.

[@Andy-Capp]

Brothers in Arms will make you tear up.

[@Mozza-g2m]

Brothers in arms is a really deep song

[@stocknroll9129]

I've watched a ton of reactions to this very performance and the recognition of how great the drummer plays has earned you a new subscriber.

[@grantkelbrick2554]

The lead singer and guitarist, is probably one of the best guitarists of our age...this band is so well oiled its insane!

[@mikereed8181]

Not even close i wouldn't put him in the top 20 guitarists

[@jamesl3546]

You might want a conversation with those top 20 guitarists. ​@mikereed8181

[@stevenobrien3763]

@@mikereed8181what a pillerk👀😳🥴😂😂

[@mikereed8181]

@@grantkelbrick2554 i wouldn't put him in the top 50 never mind top 20

[@mikesummers6880]

Forget about guitarist that Drumming is what made this

[@michaelsimpson4400]

What makes this performance so remarkable is Terry Williams was told to just go all out on the drums and the rest of the band matched him, beat for beat seamlessly. Guitar, drums, keyboard, bass. This song hits you from all angles.

[@TMFC1973]

Dire Straits are the "Bomb". Their song "Brothers in Arms" will bring tears to your eyes!

[@rkb2092]

Oh, it will break her to pieces. I can't wait!

[@scottkelly7051]

Great reaction! Mark Knopfler is, as others have said, is a master of guitar. Something else that really makes him stand out is that, by all accounts, one of the most genuinely nicest people you'll ever meet. He pays deep respect to those that paved the way and his sessions with Mr Chet Atkins are truly special.

[@neiloliver4745]

Everything from the Alchemy shows is perfection. "Tunnel Of Love", "Telegraph Road", "Romeo And Juliet", "Two Young Lovers", the entire show from beginning to end is magnificent, the DVD is out there to be had.

[@Quartzmonzonite]

It’s the only video of a concert that I can watch on repeat. Telegraph Road has always been a favourite of mine but this version from this concert is the gold star version; the album version pales in comparison.

[@tpatrick44]

I’m 72 years old. This song was released in 1978. I instantly loved the song and the guitar work by Mark Knopfler. All these years later, I still get the goose bumps. When I saw this particular video for the first time, I had to buy the CD of the concert. I have surround sound in my living room, and turn this song up until the windows are keeping time! 😂 I’ve seen thousands of music video’s. It happens if you live a long time! 😅. This Music Video, and “A Concert for George’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” are my two favorite Music Video’s of ALL Time. BOTH Live Performances too! George Harrison’s Celebration of Life. BYW…you do a Great Job reacting to the Songs! 👏👏👏 ❤

[@PeterBuwen]

Dire Straits may be one of the most important bands during the transformation period between the 1970s and the 1980s. They were certainly instrumental in paging the sound of the new era. I can still remember well how Sultans of Swing hit us to the musical core in 1978/79 and I had to buy the record immediately. Imagine being there on a live concert.

[@lightatthecape2009]

I graduated from high school in '77...Dire Straits was the sound of the '80s....perfect sound.

[@thomass5169]

Young lady..., your response did Dire Straits such JUSTICE. I truly enjoyed your fun.

[@123Shel12]

I find it very difficult to believe she's never heard of DS unless she was raised in isolation.

[@ulfkrause81]

@@123Shel12 it's called "born in the US of A" 🙂

[@jimcookson5189]

She has so much to listen to and discover.

[@Cadinho93]

I think the most impressive thing about Mark Knopfler's playing, in a LONG list of impressive things, is the fact that with all the crazy things he does on the guitar so effortlessly, it's the fact that he finger picks every damn note. Also, Alchemy is one of the greatest performances ever committed to tape.

[@kenb7194]

He can play fast without ever being in a hurry.

[@martinharvey2390]

He's also naturally left handed but plays guitar right handed

[@WhizzingFish12]

10 of the best minutes on KZbin. DS is a fantastic band and this is them at their best. Terry Williams is a beast on the kit, and of course Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists in rock history. Totally unique.

[@IanDarley]

You have to hear Telegraph Road from this concert! Yes, Terry Williams is a tight AF drummer.

[@russell-di8js]

In '82 what ever album telegraph rd was on was being toured pre -money for nothing days & they were defo a very tight musically band. No support group & nowt fancy but a great concert which i remember having a great aged 16 night with me mate!

[@DarrinCuzner]

Great review Stacey….. It’s uplifting to see today’s youth realise how good these old guys play music..

[@gregusmc2868]

I was there, as a 19 year old kid. (I’m 60 now) and we walked out of the show drenched with sweat and exhausted. DS and Mark Knophler. Accept no substitutes. ❤️🫡🤘🏼

[@theodoreritola7641]

RELEASED IN 1978 SOOOOO COOL

[@charleslively1714]

You just witnessed perfection!!

[@terencecarroll1812]

Back in the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s bands actually performed instead of relying on fancy visuals like they do nowadays, there's real talent in this era and I'm glad you're experiencing it, keep going there's plenty more to see and hear

[@briankuczynski4375]

"Telegraph Road", "Telegraph Road"...from this Alchemy tour. Masterpiece you need in your life! The keyboardist will be the member getting your attention. The interplay between Mark on guitar and the keyboard is unbelievable.

[@robwilkes8436]

Fun fact: Dire Straits grew up with another young boy named Gordon Sumner. Who is Gordon Sumner, and why should you care? Gordon Sumner grew up to be an English teacher, then became a singer. As a singer, Gordon changed his name to Sting! That's why Sting did the backup vocals on "Money For Nothing".

[@davidhart6291]

One of the greatest live performances of any song by any band, ever.

[@BRYDO.DRUMMER]

Here.Here 👌🎵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥁

[@rickfromthecape3135]

Yes!

[@tomask.3983]

There is no time travel I´d rather do than back to front row of this concert!

[@williamprice2677]

Great reaction... "I want it to go on forever" I heard this 20 times and I'm still not tired of it. Thanks!

[@djm0111]

Hard not to love the drummer in this performance. But Knopfler is the true star. He's an acknowledged guitar god and this song really shows off his skill and mastery of dynamics and atmosphere.

[@carlosangulo3]

Two things. Dire Straits is one of the greatest bands in the last 50 years. They might have been the biggest band in the world around the time of this concert. Second. Your “head dancing” is the cutest thing ever.

[@perennial72]

Dear Stacey, our David Gilmour and now mr Mark Knopfler. I'm sure you will love him, in my humble opinion two of the best guitarists EVER. You will find masterpieces in Dire Straits art. Thank you as usual❤🇮🇹

[@gusfernanddes]

Totally agreed!!!

[@StevenCosta-tp2sw]

David Gilmour, the soulful string stretch and Mark Knoppler is just finger pickingly good.

[@nomdaploom]

Well said!

[@mikebarr7883]

I love how you giggled cause you really loved that song so much... its one of the best classic rock jams of all time. The guitar solo has been considered one of top 10 best In rock by alot of people. Glad you liked it. First time I ever saw you, will look you up again!

[@bertjones3010]

The band was dissolved in 1995 and inducted into the R&RHOF 2018. Mark Knopfler, leader, singer, lead guitar, songwriter he also lead a British country band the Notting Hillbillies. One of the most distinctive guitar sounds you'll ever hear. He's 74 now.

[@douglasdoucette7352]

And MK is still recording & touring! Rumour has it there is another disc soon to be released :)

[@Quartzmonzonite]

I dragged a different friend to the three Notting Hillbillies’ concerts at the Town & Country Club in North London back in the day. Fantastic gigs and each friend enjoyed themselves too!

[@bertjones3010]

@@Quartzmonzonite I never saw Mark play live in person. But I did/maybe do, have an album of the Notting hillbillies.

[@Quartzmonzonite]

@@bertjones3010 Dire Straits’ manager, Ed Bicknell, was the NHB’s drummer.

[@benbullard2298]

What makes Dire Straits is that the band mates are all of equal talent. And the talent level is really high.

[@TristanandIsolt]

I'm sorry they are all great, but Mark Knopfler is on another level. In this one song Terry Williams on Drums almost hangs with Mark.

[@Mozza-g2m]

I hate to tell you this but Mark knopfler is in a league of his own, please don't get me wrong they're all brilliant musicians but Mark is at the top of the table.

[@ludmilpan]

@@Mozza-g2m Without them he'd be lost, they're all in sync so effortlessly, they all perfomed one of the best live performances of all times, absolutely insane, Knopfler is one of the GOATs no debate, but they have their part on that

[@Mozza-g2m]

@ludmilpan I totally agree each. Musician playland unbelievablyan Mark knopfler said himself that they were more technically impressive but because he was writing the songs, they gave him a little leway those were his words last week . What such a modist man no ego just pure Musicianship 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹💟💟💟💟🤍💯

[@rebrox6545]

Welcome to the world of Dire Straits, it took a while but well worth it, love your reaction. So much good tunes to come, bring it on

[@ronaldgoebel2174]

I'm 71 and this is the way it was done in my day, when I was your age and glad you younger generation are getting into this music. Thanks for your honest opinion. These guys are just jammin and having fun. The drummer, Terry Williams, his dad was in the audience for the 1st time hearing his son play the drums live and he had free reins to do what he wanted this very special night by the rest of the band and he did just that. Thanks again Stacey for your sincere reaction!

[@cshubs]

I've loved Dire Straits since this song hit the radio. I got to see a solo Mark Knofler show in Indy about 20 years ago. It was magnificent.

[@qwineth]

God, this performance, the skill, the togetherness, the sheer damn JOY - it brings tears to my eyes...

[@artificialgrasspros]

N" No, I dont want it to end"... lol... my thoughts everytime!

[@hmichaelr1]

Romeo and Juliet or Tunnel of Love will blow your socks off! Mark makes his guitar sing!

[@guanyin19]

Great reaction Stacey. I loved seeing the smile this put on your face! I'm so grateful I grew up hearing 60s, 70s, and 80s music. I just assumed music would always be this good. Boy was I wrong. It's nice to see younger people discover why we older folks say they don't make music like they used to. At least you didn't miss out completely, and can discover it this way.

[@TheEljefe20]

What i always loved most about Sultans of Swing is how it sounds so effortless, like the greatest jam session ever.

[@panamafloyd1469]

I was a teenager working in radio when the record came out ("Sultans of Swing" was their first 'hit' in the US). Was driving home after my shift when the guy on-air after me played it. At first, I thought it was Bob Dylan with a head cold. And then the guitar started playing. I turned around and drove back to the station.."WTF * was * that?!?" For fun try "Industrial Disease", for a solid groove and more guitar, try "Expresso (yes, he spelled it like that) Love". Congrats on discovering one of the best rock bands that ever existed -or ever will. People will still be listening to Dire Straits 200yrs from now.

[@DavidMaliszewski-ux3fq]

November 2024. Can't stop watching this. Great to see a young kid getting so excited about this. One of the best performances by the best guitar and drum...etc.

[@johnimhof6568]

Incredible performance, thanks Stacey.

[@bastiangugu4083]

Mark Knopfler's guitar is another vocalist in this band, it just sings. Another reactor said after hearing this performance for the first time: "If you don't like this, I'm glad I wasn't born with your ears." Sums it up perfectly. 🙂

[@user-rx7tv4ff8w]

They play the dynamics of the live performance to perfection. True musical artists at work…playing their audience. You will enjoy discovering them 👍

[@kenc.morgan2280]

Dire Straits is a retired band now. It was all about Mark Knopfler anyway. He’s the lead singer & guitar player of his own band now. He is also considered to be one of the greatest guitar players in the world 🎸! He is an inspiration to musicians from around the world. I have all of his music that he produced in the past 50 years. He’s an excellent storyteller with music that contributes to the feeling of the story. He has even written, composed, preformed and produced most of his music. He’s 75 years old now. But he’s still got it!😎✌️

[@samlawrence4670]

Telegraph road from the same concert is even better. I saw them live in 1991 and it’s still the best thing I’ve ever seen live.

[@JohnHilman1968]

It's a hell of a ride they're taking us on. Here's the thing... THEY are old school Rock and Roll, and you can not get this level of artistry any more. The drummer is astounding for sure. You should really listen to the studio cut. I promise you that when you do, You will REALLY see how this live performance is worlds above!

[@daviddixon4343]

Calling Elvis and Brothers in Arms from on the night are spectacularly good. Well worth a watch.

[@npageejay]

Absolutely agree - that gig doesn’t get enough reactions!

[@MortenM80]

That show is pure magic from start to finish. I can't believe it isn't more recognized

[@neilholland3415]

And these are Boomers! Mark Knopfler, the lead guitarist, is actually left handed and learned to play right handed so he didn't look different than other guitarists. He's also self taught, couldn't read music, and doesn't use a pick. He uses his thumb and first three fingers to pluck the strings with his finger tips, in what is known as the banjo roll. Mark is one of maybe 10 guitarists in the world that can run and maintain multiple 1/16th note riffs fingertip style. Classical and Spanish guitarists are amazed at and revere this man as a GOD. He's definitely in my top 10. No true way to decide who's the best in the world is, but he's definitely top 5. AND NO AOTU TUNE! Pure talent!

[@wes.a.hed.5204]

i did not know that he's a left handed🙂

[@josephsoap2698]

I can almost garantee you will tear up listening 'brothers in arms ' He wrote it after watching the brit troops in the falklands war in 82

[@Steve-em1ok]

I was 18 years old in 1976, when I got to see them live in Tampa. Great show.

[@toniw725]

The singer/lead guitarist is Mark Knopfler. He also writes the songs. I recommend Telegraph Road from this same concert. This is a great band, especially live. Mark is the epitome of cool. I love him so much!

[@joyceharkin3641]

What I love most about this performance is that all the musicians on stage are supremely confident in their abilities (and rightly so) which means they are relaxed, in the zone and enjoying themselves. When they enjoy themselves, so do we! It's quite funny that the song is about a band who play for fun in a pub and they aren't very good.

[@robinlabouche2230]

"Telegraph Road" and "Brothers in Arms" ....are fantastic !!!!!!!

[@russell-di8js]

I saw 'em on their "love over gold" tour in 1982, they were big but not yet "money for nothing" huge & to this day i remember how tight a sound they were & i'm in no way their biggest fan. But live defo very good, no support band & no fancy effects just great sounds which back then was enough!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Released in 1978 the good ol yearz the fantastic 70s baby

[@linkytaylor1992]

You’ve peaked with this one not only is this one of this bands best ever live performances, but one of the greatest live performances of all time.

[@Bill123058]

not everyone realizes how good the drummer is and how hard he's working.

[@ChadBlevins]

This performance is just so different than the studio version, it drastically highlights how much these musicians are just PLAYING with the song ... I mean they aren't just adding flair ... they are a billion times over giving life to the flair

[@JG-fv9bv]

Mark Knopfler's song writing is genius story telling

[@David-lt9cl]

Always loved reacting to this woman. She’s so beautiful.

[@vincentvancraig]

Hell of an intro to mark knopflers abject genius....right on. & dont call yourself a nerd, after high school theres only two types of people: good ppl, & evil ppl...& ur very, very sweet. Love ur channel & the vibes:)

[@McLeoud]

Yes, this band is great. And I heard them 1985 the first time, they helped me through my 'army' time!

[@philipkudrna5643]

Mark Knopfler is one of the few guitarists, who picks the guitar with his fingers instead of using a plectrum. By doing so he can play these signature fast arpeggios and runs in his solos. And the drummer Terry Williams is really the best part in this performance. Allegedly his dad was in the audience, so he ramped it up a little to impress him…!

[@anilchauisms]

This song was the number 1 most played song in our house parties in the 80s. There was no song like Sultans of Swing. ♥️🎼

[@slayerrocks2]

Private Investigations, Telegraph Road, Romeo & Juliet from this Alchemy Live album, are stunning. Also, Your Latest Trick is one of my favourites that seldom gets a mention.

[@Swamp_Crotch]

Your Latest Trick is one of their best.

[@GavinMaGrath]

I agree, your latest trick is great

[@jim-oi6wj]

Man Terry is the best,quick,and makes it look easy,good rhythm and exceptional.

[@tomfisher9191]

Best band of the 80s by far.

[@keithbate9405]

Yout could well argue band of the 1970's . What ever your favourite band of course ! A great band . But there were "others" = Joy Division, REM , Dead Can Dance and my own Number 1 = Wall of Voodoo.

[@LCculater]

Still is !!!!

[@stefan_becker]

Dire Straits, The Police and Queen saved rock music during the 80s. If you turned on the radio back then, as far as I remember, it was almost only Michael Jackson, Madonna and some, in my opinion, terrible electropop bands.

[@theodoreritola7641]

BULL CRAP this was released in 1978 and they are a 70s band ,all in fun but very true

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@stefan_becker Dont 4 get those bands started in the 70s and they where just as good in the 70s and QUEEN HAD HUGE HITS IN THE FANTASTIC 70s

[@MikaTarkela]

I love how the lead guitar parts compliment every sentence in the song. There's always a new guitar lick after every vocal line. It's so cool! It just keeps on living and evolving.

[@BritV66]

Mark's guitar style is very unique. He is a rare finger picking electric guitar player. I'm surprised other rock guitarist weren't inspired by him to get rid of the pick.

[@generic_youtube_comment]

He's been playing that way since the sixties, but to answer to your question, probably finger picking against flat is the harder technique, plus the issue of volume. He once said the best amp you can have is a plectrum.

[@flickwtchr]

I saw them in concert in Kansas City, MO on their debut album tour shortly after turning the ripe age of 18. They opened with Sultans of Swing and it was all amazing from that point on. Very raw, no fancy lights as you mentioned, just unbridled talent playing hard and having fun doing it. Please do a reaction to "In the Gallery", which is also on their debut album. I love your reactions, definitely one of my favorite reaction channels.

[@raymondhill8973]

love it when todays young get into and enjoy the talent of yesterdays true musicians..

[@invista4134]

That is the 80's music for you. Pure talent, no auto tune, and knowledge of music and the notes to pitch perfection. Mark always made sure in his rehearsals, that everyone was fine tuned.

[@rafd3593]

A great band = a great reaction. I have a soft spot for Dire Strait’s Romeo and Juliet - a great love song. Enjoy 👍

[@104rubberducklanigan9]

Your expressions say it all, it was such a great time to grow up in with all the genuine talent we had in the seventies and eighties and so much british talent, no computers overlaying just pure talent. Great review, great channel

[@GabrielCalderon-r4i]

That guitar solo was on the best in Rock History. Congratulations🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@devilsadvocate2548]

David Gilmore in Comfortably Numb on the Pulse performance would also be up there.

[@theodoreritola7641]

STAIR WAY LED ZEPPELIN LIVE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN LIVE 1973 IS FANTASTIC TOPS

[@philmann341]

I've watched this countless times and it still takes my breath away. I think this was the greatest live band performance of all time. Fabulous!!

[@ezza9578]

Another stage full of top quality musicians, you spoil us 👍❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@chrisstanley5540]

One of the best bands in the music industry I love it and I will always

[@santiago451]

I was there, Gandalf! When musicians actually knew how to make music! I was THERE!

[@jogooge6384]

Me to…..what a night!

[@laurensfoekens6896]

my dad showed me this at the age of 8 this was my first addiction

[@waltgula3308]

Your commentary was very impressive, expressive, honest, raw, and unfiltered. What a great complement to an Epic performance and band!

[@stevereagan304]

Greatest live performance in history!

[@WassPogoreloff]

Terry Williams on drums. Just employed with Dire Straits. Terry's dad was in the audience and Mark, after the soundcheck, told him to go All-In and make his dad proud.

[@mattpahl1281]

He also is a finger picker. The drummers dad was in the audience that night so the told the drummer he pretty much had free reigns. That's why the guitarists were laughing at the beginning

[@mimiwiz1]

He was on fire!!! 🔥🔥

[@thomaswalstrom4154]

Aloha Stacey , your appreciation and your reactions ad so much for the fact that this video was recorded 40 plus years ago , music even back in your " stone age " makes me smile and also tear up for several reasons ,one your great reactions and for me takes me back to when I was your age " back in the day " Gorgeous you are Luv

[@juan_samuel9939]

If you wanna see some amazing live performances from Dire Straits, anything from the On The Night tour is amazing!

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

The band that started out in the late 70’s on the radio,and bravely declared-I want my MTV in the early 80’s.😂

[@Mike-pi2bo]

Their first album is incredible and Mark Knopfler has a huge solo catalog. Easy to listen to.

[@edcavalcante2118]

The entire song is a conversation between Mark and the guitar. Simply the best.

[@animistchannel]

"Telegraph Road" is a more folksy tale of how the countryside may sprout small towns that flourish and then fail with the rise and fall of industry -- it's an incredible composition and performace in the Alchemy Live set, and many fans consider it their best track. "Romeo and Juliet" is a flowing romantic ballad. "Money for Nothing" is an ironic pop-style take on being a rock'n'roller in the glam video era. "Brothers in Arms" is a heartfelt look at personal history and trauma.

[@winchester7861]

Hello Queen Stacey 😁welcome to Dire Straits 😊and you are an amazing Senpaî😀