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

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[@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!!

[@Andy-Capp]

Brothers in Arms will make you tear up.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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...

[@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!

[@grantkelbrick2554]

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

[@IanDarley]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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 🤘🏻

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 )

[@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.

[@charleslively1714]

You just witnessed perfection!!

[@timbrom]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@marvenleftick]

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

[@robinlabouche2230]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@DarrinCuzner]

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

[@owre]

As an athlete, you can understand what’s happening here-teamwork, and lots of practice.

[@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.

[@davidhart6291]

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

[@santiago451]

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

[@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.

[@sanzoftatooine]

Your Latest Trick is one of their best.

[@GavinMaGrath]

I agree, your latest trick is great

[@ianplowman8689]

Glad you finally caught up with Dire Straits. A Great British band. Brothers in Arms will make you tear up.

[@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

[@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!!! 🔥🔥

[@johnimhof6568]

Incredible performance, thanks Stacey.

[@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!

[@user-gm4hz2tb6g]

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

[@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

[@juan_samuel9939]

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

[@JG-fv9bv]

Mark Knopfler's song writing is genius story telling

[@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 👍

[@raymondhill8973]

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

[@Bill123058]

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

[@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.

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

Mark fooled around and put together one of best touring bands of the era.

[@MartinMcMartin]

One of my dad's favourite bands, this is a real banger.

[@artificialgrasspros]

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

[@timtravasos2742]

One of the best live versions of a song. Wow

[@BrakRulesAll]

I got to see Straits live at the top of their game, on the Brothers in Arms tour in '85 in Concord. What an incredible experience. And they did a similar extended version of Sultans that was absolutley electrifying in person. Good times!

[@musashimiyamoto586]

Telegraph Road or Tunnel of Love from the same live concert series is absolutely epic, too. In fact, any live performance, slow or fast or in between, you can NEVER go wrong with Dire Straits.

[@rafd3593]

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

[@foxtrot789]

Hell ya, love that you're getting into some Mark knopfler stuff!😊

[@KenWins1]

One of my all-time favorite songs ever

[@lilacfiddler1]

This is one of the most loved you tube videos, pure talent p,us energy, p,us a great sense of fun.

[@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:)

[@Danstraightedge]

Grew up as a young boy we always had Dire Straits on in the car as it was my dads favourite band. Its really cool to see reactors showing their work to a new audience.

[@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…!

[@bestthinger]

Stacey so glad youve moved on to Dire Straits, please react to Telegraph Road from the Alchemy live. The guitaring is sensational.

[@rodeo4786]

When Straits 1st hit the airwaves with sultans they were thee band unmistakable sound that never really let you off the hook such is Mark's influence to many aspiring and established musicians alike. to this day I still have my personal collection to keep me company When I'm on the road absolute magic

[@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.

[@mikkeloverballe103]

The drummer is Terry Williams and he is a legend! You can see that he is so happy playing the whole time and thats because this concert was the first time his Dad got to se him play live.. Its just so freaking awesome!

[@derklavierspieler7491]

False. Why people keep repeating this is beyond comprehension. Terry is 35 years old here. He had previously played in a number of bands and had even flown his parents to the U.S. so they could go to the concerts while he was in the band Rockpile with Dave Edmunds. BEFORE he joined Dire Straits.

[@monikadeinbeck4760]

Mark Knopfler and Terry Williams (the drummer) carry this song by the dialogue of their instruments. These guys are so incredibly talented to make the hardest stunts sound easygoing.

[@th.a]

It is from the album Dire Straits: Alchemie Live. A fantastic live recording from their early years. The guitarist is Mark Knopfler. The mastermind of the the bamd. Songs you should listen to are 'Tunnel of Love', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Money for Nohing', 'Brothers in Arms', 'Calling Elvis', 'Private Investigations' and many more.

[@r.d.404]

Love your reaction, so cute! 💗You got it, you felt it, you got hooked from the very first moment. 🤗 Can you imagine this masterpiece is 40 years old already?? But still gold!! I'm 55yo but still swinging and bouncing, can't get enough of these guys 👏🕺

[@HenryMitchell1965]

I was at this concert and just wow- they don’t get better than that.

[@henrygamboa1215]

Mark is a genius in his technique... your next review should be 'money for nothing' where he lays down one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever...

[@scottward6974]

This is one of the best reaction videos I've ever seen. You really enhanced and refreshed my enjoyment of this song. Dire Straits are a band who are very dear to me. I was introduced to them by my dad and grew up with them. Terry Williams is my drumming hero and I loved your appreciation of his talent.

[@waltgula3308]

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

[@AlfredMeador]

To seethem in concert was a great experience I've been a fan of these guys for years

[@markanderson4338]

Mark Knopfler is in the "David Gilmore every note tells a story" class

[@dbradx]

Great choice, and welcome to a great band. Another must-see performance is 'Telegraph Road', also from the Alchemy tour - spine-tingling, amazing stuff. Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists out there, with a truly unique tone and a fantastic songwriter to boot. It's a great rabbit hole to go down, and as always, it's a lot of fun to enjoy this journey with you. Peace and love from Canada ☮

[@sumonjamal1653]

Dire Straits was essentially Mark Knopfler (vocals & lead guitar) who was the key songwriter... Dire Straits debuted in 1978 as a British band on their first 2 albums w/ Mark's brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar)... and John Illsley (bass), Pick Withers (drums) David Knopfler left Dire Straits around 1980 and Pick Withers left in 1982 after their 4th album 'Love over gold'. This was recorded and filmed in 1983 on Dire Straits' tour for 'Love over gold'... by this point, Dire Straits is just Mark Knopfler and bassist John Illsley w/ all session musicians onstage - Terry Williams (drums), Hal Lindes (guitar), Alan Clark (keyboards) + some extras on this live album "Alchemy" (released in 1984) Mark Knopfler is an exception talent... he can play guitar in numerous styles of music, including rock, jazz, blues, country, rockabilly, pop, etc. His voice is a cross between Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. All that was in Dire Straits' music. In 1985, Dire Straits recorded their 5th album 'Brothers in arms' and it sold 9x platinum in the US alone w/ the hit single 'Money for nothing'... However, success did not make Mark Knopfler happy, even as Dire Straits was playing arenas and stadiums in the 80's. Dire Straits released their final album 'On every street' in 1991 and completed their final tour for a live album 'On the night' in 1993... Mark Knopfler said the final Dire Straits tour was difficult and he got divorced again during the run... Band relationships fell apart and Mark Knopfler disbanded Dire Straits. In 1996, Mark Knopfler released a solo album 'Golden heart' and began touring smaller venues as a solo artist. He seemed happier in that role and has remained a solo artist til today... He reiterated that he has no plans to bring back Dire Straits. Mark Knopfler released his latest solo album 'One deep river' in 2024.

[@ezza9578]

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

[@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.

[@lotusladylotus6159]

Stumbled upon your channel, but so much enjoyed watch a new generation discover Dire Straits. Fun Fact: Not only is Mark a finger-plucking guitar virtuoso, but despite the fact that he is left handed, he is doing all of this with his right hand! Also, in addition to being a fabulous lead singer and musician, he was doing the song-writing and composition as well. You have to check out "Telegraph Road" and "Once Upon a Time in the West", two breathtaking live performances form the same Alchemy Live concert. Then, the cheeky "Money for Nothing" is considered by some to have one of the best all-time guitar riffs (there's an official music video but the live performance from 'On the Night" is excellent. And then, there's "Brother's in Arms", a moving , poignant but spine-tingling track; Mark's guitar actually 'weeps'.

[@thirdbase6870]

"It's pretty cool. Seeing a band so in sync with other. They're very tight'

[@winchester7861]

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

[@rodneyhansen6151]

What a version! This song was a huge radio hit pack in the day, but here they reach into its soul and make a masterpiece! Wow just wow. Brings whole new life to a song I’ve always loved.

[@jimblayne2763]

It's good that you began with the live version of this. The studio cut is worthy of only the A.M. radio time it received.

[@Rackelhane]

This is just wonderful. I remember the summer of 1978 when I was on the beautiful Island of Naxos (Greece) Everywhere you could hear Sultans of swing..from every pub..disco..restaurant .The sun was shining..The beer was cold and the women so beautiful. I was 19 and life was easy. Mark Knopfler is one of my greatest guitar heroes. Thank you Stacey for a great reaction.❤

[@allan-u8q]

you say no music talent stacey the vocals and music are excellent as always this one the drummer stole the show.

[@davidperkins6752]

hey Stacey, i love your reactions and this one just reminded me why. there are and have been many awesome artists but there are only maybe 10 or 12 artists in history that speak to me through their art. they connect directly to my soul. loved your reaction to one of them! thank you so much for continuing to share your journey. as long as you keep sharing i'll be happy to join you! much love to you and yours🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤

[@GrahamWarburton-qp2dv]

sensational band DireStraits world greatest guitarist Mark Knoplier

[@animateangus]

‘Lady Writer’ is another great Straits tune. Some great guitar playing in that!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Hi Stacey, awesome reaction. Also check out the song “Brothers in Arms” studio version with the video.

[@larryparks1520]

I first heard this song when I was 19 or 20yrs old, in the late 1980's. Listened to it over and over. lol They have tons of great songs!

[@01tasker01]

Saw them twice in a week when they were the biggest band on the planet Absolutely brilliant

[@granvic]

Hell yeah! Here we go!! The MAJESTIC Dire Stratis!!! I have been waiting for SO LONG for you to listen to them, this band is a must and their songs, their essence is unique, there's absolutely nothing coming near to what Dire Straits ever did! Next stop: Money For Nothing As always, your videos are so nice and your reactions truly let the viewers feel your experience, keep going strong Stacey!

[@MegaForrestgump]

Oh man, this is a classic. One of the best. Love this tune.

[@AdmiralDonkey]

Mark may not be the very best guitarist (although he is certainly one of them), but there is just something about his playing, the awesome melodies he creates and his musical intuition. He's one of those who recognises that the notes you don't play accentuate the ones you do. Probably my top guitar hero. He's done some fantastic solo stuff as well, ranging from blues to folk and country (he did an album with Emmylou Harris). For Dire Straits stuff I recommend 'Romeo and Juliet' for a unique guitar sound, 'Brothers In Arms' to take you on an otherworldly journey, and 'Wild West End' for some really fun sound effects he creates. There's an insane solo he does in a live version of 'Tunnel of Love' at Wembley in '85. Solo stuff I would recommend 'All The Roadrunning' with Emmylou, and his Privateering album.

[@scottgaran7328]

I saw Dire Straits twice back in the day and Mark knopfler in Indy a few years back. He is my favorite artist.

[@bobabier5394]

finally!^^ i love how excited you were after the first 3 minutes. and i knew how ecxited you would be in the next couple of minutes^^

[@richardhargrave6082]

I was there! I was just 18 and it took a while for it to get going, I thought, but really kicked off when they played "Sultans"! I was on the balcony just behind the people you could see clapping, it was incredible, but you don't appreciate it so much at the time. I liked it that they just turned up and played, with no fancy lights (Ironically, I went to see Genesis later that year that was the opposite in that respect, that was brilliant too) We are so lucky it was recorded so well, so we can enjoy it now. You're right Stacey, Terry Williams on the drums was the star, he was for me anyway, even on that stage of talent! I don't know if the story about his dad is true, I don't think he's ever confirmed it, he always played like that, 100MPH, never missed a riff or a fill, the best live drumming I've seen. Now, Stacey, listen. The next Dire Straights song you react to is "Telegraph Road", from the same Alchemy gig. That will properly blow your mind

[@Dm-on-TeIeGram-StaceyReacts]

Articulate with me!

[@nickblack4661]

Thank you Stacey once again for your reaction . It’s people like you and other reactors keeping the music that a guy like myself ( pushing on the years 😂 ) alive . As for you saying “ you don’t have musical knowledge “ , music is about moments in life , that song played on a first date , the song from a broken heart or the best time with a friend, music is there to make you feel and Dire Straits and other groups with make those moments. Keep up the good work

[@kristahartmann6712]

Outstanding response. This is truly the 'magic' of music...it's very moving & comprehensively engaging.

[@blake86303]

One of the greatest perfomances for sure!

[@geronim0189]

Bonjour😊!!! Thanks Magnificent as Always Stacey !!! Long live music and the guitar ,too cool Dire Straits !!!! 🥰🥰🥰