UNBELIEVABLE!! | Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (REACTION!!)

[@MrVideo123]

This one of my favorite songs man!!!!!

[@DeanBros]

LOL I KNEW IT!!!

[@bricktop2603]

The live version is 🔥 Just sayin😀

[@_Professor_Oak]

@@DeanBros Listen to it live! omg!

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Nicely done 😊👍

[@jjc5407]

@@DeanBros if you've ever seen the movie The Princess Bride then you'll have heard the guitarist Mark Knopfler before. He composed the music and plays the guitar parts. It's one of a number of movie soundtracks he's composed.

[@Daveaaaaa]

There's loads of fantastic Dire Straits songs - 'Rome and Juliet', 'Your Latest Trick', 'Money for Nothing'. 'Brothers in Arms' is epic like Bohemian Rhapsody. They were a British Band from England and were stadium big in the 80s.

[@arthurimhof2427]

Your reacting to a gem.. One of the greatest songs written.. How you two move to this song is how everyone moves to this song

[@johncreighton908]

Sooooo great to see the younger generations listening to awesome music.

[@dolphin8077]

Mark knopfler is one of the most iconic and important guitar players of all times.

[@BennoWitter]

On top of that, he is also one of the best story tellers. Sultans of Swing, Telegraph Road, Money for Nothing, Tunnel of Love, etc. are all great little short stories.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Even Chet Atkins loved his playing

[@_.hm158]

Facts

[@rogerbyington5640]

Nobody plays the guitar like Mark Knopfler, no guitar pick needed.

[@rogerbyington5640]

@@thomastimlin1724 If Chet likes his guitar playing he's got to be good. Chet is a guitar legend.

[@hermandadams]

its is a story about a band, a bar, or pub, any place in the UK in the 70/80's, a dark time for most doing a gig for peanuts on a damp wet Friday night.you should look at the live dire straights live at london alchemy version of this, its insane, (the story is basically, a sultan is another term for king, so they are performing as the kings of awing

[@shrapnelsbunker736]

I hate sounding like an "old guy" at the age of 41 but I love seeing younger people discovering actual musicians. I grew up in the music scene and I find myself getting so let down by how many "artists" rely on so many other people and electronics just to make them sound good. These guys are real deal.. Mark Knopfler is an amazing guitarist to watch.. Watch a live video of him playing..

[@thomasglynn2282]

My god what's that in your hand ? A guitar? What's that? A drum stick? What's that? A bass? What's that? A microphone? You mean that's your voice? lol By the way I was born in the 60s, so I got 15 on you

[@echopryme]

You'll love this one for the rest of your life... Its THAT kinda song.

[@oskar7694]

This is a band, not a single person. Mark knopfler is the Singer and guitar player in this band. His brother is also a member in this band. This song is about when mark knopfler saw a band (i don't remember more details). BTW this song is a masterpice.

[@BabyVapor]

The song is biographical about when he stopped in a pub. It was him with just a couple of others in the bar no one was paying any attention to the band except Mark. The band was called The Sultans of Swing.

[@jjc5407]

Yep, the original line-up was a four-piece: Mark Knopfler (lead guitar and vocals), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar), John Ilsley (Base) and Pick Withers (drums). Sultans of Swing was their first single. The lineup changed a lot over the years Mark and John and the only constants.

[@kevinjones4559]

It was about a jazz band he saw in a pub in Deptford on the Thames in , South East London. You certainly wouldn't mistake Deptford for Hawaii.

[@RicoBurghFan]

Mark Knopfler, the lead singer, is also one the best guitarists of all time. They have a version of this, Live at Telegraph Road, where they really rocked this out, which you will so totally dig. Also, loved the shout out to Mr Video, a super funny guy and great reactor, right up there with you all 💯💯💯

[@TheRokjok]

A U.K. band, Mark Knopfler wrote this tune remembering the early pub days and gigs his band experienced.

[@DriveHead]

You've hit on my favorite DS song! Please do more...Skateaway, Brothers In Arms, Heavy Fuel, Walk Of Life, Money For Nothing...so many great tracks.

[@saraheart2804]

Love Skateaway. Love the video.

[@johnellis4129]

Imagine driving down a highway along the coast with the top down, the wind in your hair, and the smell of the ocean while listening to this song. No other cars and no cares...just relaxation...

[@ahamadkhan3569]

I did drive down tbe california coast on my trip. Convertible shades on, cigarette blazed and the wind in my hair. 1999.

[@gregleblanc9357]

I was fortunate enough to get to see Dire Straits in concert live. Best concert EVER. These guys are AMAZING. If you haven't heard it, I would highly recommend that you listen to their rendition of "Romeo and Juliette. Freakin Love that tune.

[@theodoreritola9758]

This great song came out in 1978 , THE FANTASTIC 70s Was LOADED With great music like this , Its Fun to watch Young people liken 70s MUSIC Like i did when i was young ,,

[@christopherbrown1248]

Mark Knopfler is such a talent. Also check out 'Romeo & Juliet', 'Skateaway', 'Telegraph Road', 'Lady Writer', 'Private Investigation' and 'Communique'. For me though, their most impactful song is 'Brothers In Arms', a tribute to fallen soldiers and the futility of war (recorded around the time of the Falklands War).

[@aaronkirby4632]

One way I like to look at this song is this: The guy that's talking is the narrator, while the one singing the song is the guitar. It's one of the few songs I've ever heard where I felt like the guitar was actually singing, and if I could just listen close enough, I just might make out the words. By the way, the instrument is an electric Fender guitar. Also, Dire Straits is a band.

[@vstraylight]

Dire Straits have so many good tunes. Sultans of Swing is the opener of that album, and the whole thing is fantastic. Down by the Water Line, Brothers in Arms, The Man's Too Strong, Walk of Life, So Far Away, and the list goes on

[@kevint9125]

Mark Started his adult life as a journalist...He was always into stories, he was a voracious reader and as a musician, translated his love for stories into musical journeys. As you listen to more of his songs you will definitely see that many of his compositions are based on books he read, or articles he read from magazines...His story telling is non paralleled. Telegraph road is based on a book about the first road in Detroit Michigan...Sailing to Philadelphia is a song based on the book The Mason Dixon Line, and the song is sung with James Taylor and Marks taking turns...It is a fantastic song.

[@vellaropedart9190]

"They don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band. It ain't what they call Rock and Roll".....my favorite line in the song.

[@guillermoperis1673]

if you listne to their live version in their "Alchemy" record, it wil f***n blow your mind. One of the most epic performances ever remembered in rock 'n roll. Up there with Pink Floyd. You've been warned.

[@scottspringer3625]

Can’t like this comment enough!!!

[@1TonyNash]

Takes me back to '79, I was 14 and we were on our to go camping. This was the first time we'd heard of the band and my old man loved it straight away. We bought the album later and then played it over & over. A mate of mine listened, laughed at some of the tracks, then decided to borrow it and took 6 months to give it back! Dire Straits - great band. Thanks for reacting. I thought you'd already reacted to Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing." If you haven't, you'd love it.

[@landpirate1968]

Great song! It brings back so many good memories. I doubt if you guys knew this, but Mark Knopfler(the lead guitarist/singer) is playing that crazy solo WITHOUT A PICK? He's using just his fingers to make that incredible music. It makes my fingers hurt just listening to it. You did a great review. It's always a pleasure to see younger folks enjoy this music.

[@jasoncarvel1821]

It’s a band. But the lead singer,mark knofler, is also the lead guitarist. He has his own finger linking style that is distinctive and fits so well in a R and B type of music. Actually one of the best guitarist to ever live.

[@mytube2959]

So good that you are promoting GOOD music, opening it up to more people. Your a great couple, keep it coming ! Well done.

[@fredklein3829]

One of my all-time favs from any artist! So glad the young people are discovering this! Look at the smiles on their faces!

[@Masaaki592]

Mark was born in Scotland, raised in the North East of England. Despite how good the guitars are on this, I live for the drum fills x Subscribed. you guys are well cool x

[@TheLjff]

As others have said, you have to listen to the Alchemy Tour live version of this. Best live music I've ever heard.

[@realityfuze42]

I have loved this song since it came out in the 70s (still have the 45 of it somewhere). As good as this is, the live version is even better.

[@rickfiltz5211]

One of the all time features guitar riffs and solos. Mark is a genius songwriter and guitarist. Great reaction guys. It looks like u felt this in your souls!

[@Daveaaaaa]

He tends to do "call and response" with his guitar. He sings a line then 'responds' to this with a few notes on the guitar. It's like the guitar fills in the second part of the melody.

[@scotthannigan3569]

The singer, Mark Knopfler plays the guitar and you owe it to yourself to see a live performance of this, he is an amazing fingerplucking style guitarist that mesmerizes you when you see him.

[@eduardocruz9419]

You guys remind me of mh daughter, she speaks little to no spanish. She didn't like Mexican music but after hearing it for as long as she has,she staring to appreciate the other half of what makes her who she is

[@whatkatiedidnext7108]

I feel like I’m in Hawaii and yet they’re English how wonderful is music 🎶

[@reactionfan1448]

Or even better KZbin the live version from the Nelson Mandela birthday concert from London in Wembley stadium in 1988 they Played with Eric Clapton that night

[@mnrodriguez]

That was talent at its best back in time! Congrats young boy and girl!

[@noelanderson8915]

Mark Knoeffler, a finger-picking guitar genius...no pick required...

[@Kamandi1971]

no picks brilliant

[@jaycutts8054]

Except for Pick Withers on drums 😀

[@MrGlastar1]

I had the same reaction 41 years ago the first time I heard this guy playing his Stratocaster with his band! ;)

[@janiepowell3218]

You two are such a cute, fun couple. Y'all seem like you would fit in with any group, any genre, any scenario, and y'all would still appreciate the music, jump right on in, and have a blast. So rare these days... Just my .02... Much love from Charleston SC!

[@williamcochrane6255]

One of my all time favorite groups, I once spent a 3 week summer vacation following there concert tour in Canada and a few cities in The States following them around and saw the concert in 5 cities

[@colinfairclough1653]

Brothers in arms is one boss emotionally charged songs.

[@firstbornunicorn1545]

"DOWN TO THE WATERLINE" next. This amazing song is always forgotten about.

[@reedhensley]

One of their best

[@TheDreamtheaterlover]

Water Of Love is my favorite

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

The singer, guitarist and songwriter is the legend that is Mr Mark Knopfler, in my avatar. This song made him and the band stars, you have to watch this live from the Alchemy concert, it will amaze you, and everyone else. The next Dire Straits song for you to hear should be Tunnel of Love.

[@DaP84]

A band of course! You hear the drums, bass, guitar, main vocals and some backup vocals in the chorus. They have one of the best guitarists ever, Mark Knopfler! Check out "Brothers In Arms" and "Money For Nothing" too! First is a beautifull ballad and the other cool catchy laid-back rocker

[@peetee60]

This song brings back memories, first time heard it on casette in the late 70's. Love the comment during the guitar solo: "Ok, this is music!"

[@videoinformer]

I like to hear reactors mention other reactors, even in passing, like you mentioned *Mr. Video* in a funny way. Whether or not you know each other personally, this lets us know you're aware of each other at least in the same way we viewers are aware of you -- it adds to the warm connection experience, the reason we viewers watch you instead of listening to familiar music by ourselves. This is the same reason I love to hear *any* KZbin content producer refer to any other content producer, regardless of the subject, whether it's music, or math, or science, or food preparation, or movies, or whatever. These references connect what would otherwise be hops between isolated and mutually unaware islands.

[@rxlxviii]

You guys need to check out the live version of "Tunnel of Love". It has one of the most beautiful guitar solos you will ever hear. If you watch the live version of Tunnel of Love" or the live version of "Sultans of Swing", you can see the entire band. What you are hearing is Mark Knopfler finger picking instead of using a pick to play the guitar.

[@philshorten3221]

Live is pretty cool.... Playing an absolutely clean Fender everything laid bare.... Oh yeh the boy can play!

[@donnapirelli6657]

Watch the Live Alchemy version of Sultans of Swing...it is awesome...

[@unclefrank4455]

Mark Knopfler is the lead singer, lead guitarist, lead songwriter, and an incredible talent! He doesn't use a pick when playing the guitar, just his fingers.

[@6ondab3ach]

Mark Knopfler is singer, songwriter and lead guitarist. There also is a 2nd guitar, base, drums and keys.

[@2715bunky]

This is what we listened to while cruising around in the 70's!

[@peterblood50]

This song is about a band in London named the "Sultans of Swing" They play Creole music. Through the song he tells you about the gig and the members of the band. Cool song.

[@stevecarch4217]

You two need to react to these bands when they play live so you can see what they are doing. Love your reactions!

[@joshcoll2518]

Watch the live version it brings you to tears its so good live insane solo pus drums and a drop and build it back up in the second part amazing

[@johnpublicprofile6261]

Try the first three tracks from the "Love over gold " album: - Telegraph Road (their masterpiece) - Industrial Disease (humour with brilliant lines) - Private Investigations (dark moody) Three consecutive tracks, each with a different feel.

[@19HurdyGurdyMan46]

Great memories of dancing to this with my Malaysian friend Poni, at WSCAD, during the '70s.

[@rf3811]

You guys are so cute!! I love your beautiful personalities!! The only channel I come to and there are NO thumbs down!! I just love how open you are to all kinds of music, old and new!! You are so AWESOME and BEAUTIFUL!! 😘💨❤❤

[@boguslawpiskorz2208]

and NO CLEAVAGE this time. Thanx. It gives me wet dreams always :P Cheers from cold Norway

[@RareHarmony]

They have a few great hits. Thanks for reacting!

[@tric5122]

this band is all chill. bluesy jazzy stuff. the most upbeat they really got was Money for Nothing(I want my MTV). you like the rhythm guitar part of it. In this song it's got 2 strong guitar parts the lead and the rhythm. Interseting side now, he wrote this song after going to a bar that had an amateur night and there was a band that caught his attention called "The Sultans of Swing".

[@frogbin1]

Please watch the live version of this from there Alchemy tour it is well worth seeing

[@HugoSantos_71]

Now that you know it, you need to react to the Alchemy live concert version...

[@MrSinnerBOFH]

I just came to write this. Alchemy’s live version is out of this world! Oh, the energy!

[@johnnyringo1949]

What he said 👆

[@HugoSantos_71]

Dire Straits and Pink Floyd are the only bands I know that sound better live than in a studio recording...

[@deankmuncie]

Dire Straits is an excellent band. You're probably gonna get a lot of people telling you to check out Money for Nothing or Walk of Life, but I think one of their best is the underrated Industrial Disease. Any of those choices would be good, though.

[@smokey7748]

Agreed. Although I would add Brothers In Arms and Your Latest Trick to that too.

[@reedhensley]

@@smokey7748 Down to the waterline

[@reedhensley]

@@smokey7748 ride across the river

[@howiefelthersnatch3862]

Telegraph Road, Romeo and Juliet

[@smokey7748]

@@howiefelthersnatch3862 Most definitely. I should have thought of them. Great choices.

[@otisdylan9532]

I recommend "Tunnel of Love" and "Skateaway" by Dire Straits.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Yes, Livy being in Hawaii while on the beach with an Island Cooler candle burning next to you. Oh, the feels. This is a band. Walk Of Life and Brothers In Arms are two more of their hits.

[@thomasglynn2282]

I always got the vision of Bourbon st in new Orleans

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

Next try "Walk of Life" and "Money For Nothing".

[@MarkmanOTW]

Just one of the biggest bands going into the 1980s (1977-88). A 5-piece with lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, keyboards, drums. Mark Knopfler lead vocalist and lead guitar.

[@jjc5407]

Only a four-piece in the 70s when this track was recorded. No keyboards on their first two albums. And don't forget that later lineups included two keyboard players, a saxophonist and pedal steel guitar player too!

[@MarkmanOTW]

@@jjc5407 Yes, you're absolutely right, from the outset it was a 4-piece and for this track. I was referring to once they prominent and went meteoric 1980-85 they were known as a '5-piece' band + yes, other musicians joined them notably from mid 80s onwards.

[@Goodoldfashionmusic]

70s and 80s best time for music🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹

[@Alfredo-xf3ml]

This song is a dialogue between the singer and his guitar. Listen first the singers says something and then his guitar answers

[@I.am.Iain-81]

These guys are a great band and released so many great songs! Definitely check out Walk of Life & Money for Nothing

[@rogerbyington5640]

Brothers in arms is a good one.

[@erict956]

This needs to be seen as the Alchemy live video, if you think this version is cool you ain't heard anything yet. They had so many great songs but Brothers in Arms is just iconic, Romeo and Juliet is next level and for the MTV generation it has to be Money for Nothing. Then there's Walk of Life to just make you feel good.

[@individualmember]

Brothers In Arms is totally awesome

[@MarkTitus420]

Dire Straits was one of the biggest Rock bands of the 70's - they have a unique sound like no other; they have many hits like this.

[@jjc5407]

Not so much the 70s, but after they released the massive-selling Brothers in Arms album in 1985 they were probably the biggest band in the world for a while. Unique and utterly awesome!

[@klr4729]

Now watch the Live version and watch the drummer go off!

[@Js-fr1ov]

Mark Knopfler IS Dire Sraights!... It sounds like one person because he's the guitar player too. Listen to the melodies...he's talking to himself! He's more known to musicians I would say for his guitar playing..but his playing and singing together was what made Dire Straights. As a guitar player myself, his playing (this song in particular) was a HUGE influence for me. I was mesmerized by every lick he played in that song...So cool! Nice reaction thanks!

[@Dirk-Merkeldunk]

My all-time favorite song! Much love!

[@michaelmcbreen4025]

I just want to say you two are just great together your so fun and happy you suit each other so much I just hope you stay together great reaction like all your videos,I've just subscribed mr video put me on to you.i will recommend you to others.all the best.🇬🇧🇺🇸🤗🤗🤗

[@timlenard1646]

The singer is also the guitar player. Very talented man...

[@laurenbeaudoin7138]

So I think you should love the live in London. it's really unbelievable. And yes mr video cried at the live and it's 3 🎸

[@Sdeburca2012]

Check out the Live version!!! It's about 10 minutes long!!!

[@seeuatthepeak]

Dire Straits is a band founded by guitarist extraordinaire Mark Knoffler who is also the lead singer.

[@paulcowan6782]

One of the best classic rock songs of all time!🤘🏼

[@natureboihikes7827]

I am so glad you guys are loving these classics. Have you guys checked out much more Pink Floyd?

[@JasonLevine1178]

The guitar is the lead singer on this song. Mark Knopfler is just narrating the scenes.

[@Isleofskye]

Good Reaction Guys. Although Mark is from THe North East this Band is yet another one who learned their trade in London, mainly South East London, Pubs :)

[@reedhensley]

Down to the waterline is my favorite dire straits song. Or maybe ride across the river

[@charsibaba6960]

listen to the lyrics he's telling a story about a jazz band. Also check out the great live version [alchemy live] on YT , it's a banger with a capitol B !

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

Telegraph Road by Dire Straits.

[@kevint9125]

Dire Straits have such a huge collection of great songs...Mark Knopfler is a musical genius....

[@donrobbie1461]

You should know that Mark Knopfler picks with his fingers and not with a plectrum. That is why he can produce such intricate guitar riffs

[@echopryme]

You got that on low key Playlist, man!!!! You caught the hand switches on the ride and bell after the "Time bell Rings" line. 😁 You know this song MUCH more than you're letting on. Haha! This is on your phone, ain't it? 😎

[@pjftoo7588]

Great reaction to Sultans of Swing. Classic song. Even after all these years, I can't hear this song without playing air guitar during those solos. Which is a real problem when driving.😋 One song from this era that you haven't done is, Love Is Like Oxygen, by Sweet. I know that you have done Ballroom Blitz, but this song always resonated more for me. It is their Bohemian Rhapsody or Stairway To Heaven IMO, anyway. Long Version is best, if you want to give it a go.

[@SillyUncleAndy]

My manager used to go drinking with Mark Knopfler here in Leeds, apparently he's a lovely guy

[@moniqueleroux2198]

You guys are getting much more in tune to the music and less hung up on the lyrics. That's a big leap when it comes to rock and roll and it's many genres! Your ears are maturing! FYI, almost all rock and roll music you hear is a band even if it's named after a person. Anything earlier than the 90s could not be composed off of a computer. The sound is much richer too... just some information for you store away. Great reactiin

[@guruuudev5071]

Ha ha, first heard this song (when it first came out) on a plane on the way to Hawaii!

[@speakeasyarchives8764]

You guys are great. Loving some great music.

[@micromachinist3419]

Now check out Frog Leap Studios metal cover of this song. Its AMAZING!

[@itmightbme]

This song is one of my first memories ❤ Great choice

[@TheCornishCockney]

Dire Straits (yet ANOTHER Great British band) Check out Telegraph Road from their Alchemy tour. Amazing guitar playing.

[@basseon]

You gotta do Hotel California from the Eagles, and see them playing it live. It's not a one hit wonder, but it's a huge classic, one of the most famous song of all time with Bohemian Rapsody from Queen.