One of my favourite Dire Straits songs, maybe the easiest to introduce people to Dire Straits with its shorter length and flirtatious teasing lyrics. You're 100% correct. Mark Knopfler is a master songwriter and lyricist, while being one of the most emotionally literate guitarists to grace the mainstream. The other members like John Ilsley were consummate support players. Dire Straits backed their musicianship, dynamic live shows, and lack of pretense, they weren't trying to be fashionable. The public responded by making them one of the biggest bands of the 80s. Not every Dire Straits song is "happy, go lucky". Some are brooding like "private investigations" and "on every street", bitter sweet like "Romeo & Juliet", wistful and cathartic like "Going Home", or beautifully devastating like "Brothers in Arms" Check out Brothers in Arms, live at Wembley 1988, Nelson Mandela's Birthday, with Eric Clapton on Rhythm guitar.

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Me too, Love it 🖤💙🖤

I just discovered this song about 30 minutes ago and the instrumental blew my mind. This was the only reaction video I could find on this song and appreciate seeing your reaction and hearing your break down!

Thanks for putting up that video from their early days and early music. Great watching Knopfler tearing up that red guitar with his unique picking style.

Cant agree more with everything you have said, but if you think tyhe first 3 were good, you have barely scratched the surface of Dire Straights, you will continue top be blown away by them,

I so much Lov the way u groove. Put your whole soul into the jams. Just like me!!

My first band in my childhood and youth was the Beatles. The second was Dire Straits. Third: Yes. Then came all the others.

Hi Rebeka A wonderful and detailed reaction. You might want to respond to Romeo and Juliet. It's on the Alchemy live concert but all versions are great. Thank you and take care. Best wishes from the UK.

I absolutely agree with you. That old saying...Less is more...is so true for me. Love your reactions. They're awesome. I recommend Tunnel Of Love - Sydney Final Concert 1986, Money For Nothing from that same concert and Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits - On The Night 1993. Just a few suggestions. Thanks 😊. All the best. Cheers from Australia🎸🎸

Nice, you introduced them, honestly I just saw them from this video, I'll look for their music, very classic rock'n'roll, thanks Rebbeka, stay healthy!

You see, Becks? Dire Straits is simply a one-way ride. And in this one, Mark kills it all the way. You should try with "Brothers In Arms", a ballad but with so many emotion and really heartfelt. And of course, you cannot skip "Money For Nothing". And about Mark's solo work, "What It Is" is a great song as well.

"Sveiki" Rebeka! I agree Dire Straits has tightly constructed songs primarily featuring the guitar work especially Mark Knopfler. His speaking style of singing is unique and places most of the emphasis on the musicianship. You sound like you are coming out of the woods with that sickness so hope you are fully recuperated soon. Take care beautiful!

Dire has a great sound on this song for a live version. Mark Knoff has a very distinct voice and playstyle.... You have to react to this one if you haven't yet "Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live)". This version has real high energy....Thx Rebeka ...

If that smile on your beautiful face is any indication that you're feeling better, I am happy to see it.

Mark writes songs to suit his own talent and capacity... which creates his own style

Absolutely loved this jem from you! This video and your reaction is so rare! Thank you for this jem!

Absolutely agree with you. Try Private Investigations. It's mainly brilliant music with Mark telling a story as only he can. You would think it's an orchestra.

Mark Knopfler is a prolific songwriter and didn’t stop after Dire Straits. He actually wrote the Tina Turner song Private Dancer. When you’ve finished exploring the exceptional Dire Straits, maybe take a look at some of his “solo” work. I say “solo” but he still has a superb band with him. As I mentioned at the time, your last reaction was to his new band rather than Dire Straits as it said in the title.

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He’s working on his 10th solo album as we speak…

Yes i totally agree with you on the length of a song, magic happens for good reason especially when you collaborate with a writer on that same wave length, that's true magic

Dont kmow why there is no more reaction of music like this, you surprised me babe, and keep on rocking!!!!

Hi Rebeka Can I suggest their “Brothers in Arms” Live performance from the Nelson Mandela birthday concert. It’s moody.

Dire Straits Communique is my favorite album by them, vert introspective

Omg Rockpalast great memories Love Dire Straits and your reactions

this came out when i was 15 and entering my freshman year of high school. it mattered!

nice song choice to react Rebeka

Good reaction from one music lover to another

top, always!!!

If you're interested in a slower number with a soaring Mark Knopfler guitar performance then check out You And Your Friend from the On The Night live concert/album.

I think Mark Knoplfer is a guitar player first and a vocalist second. But i love his voice too!

I think you'd really love the live performance of Money For Nothing from the Music For Montserrat concert. It's Mark Knopfler post-Dire Straits performing this Dire Straits hit with Sting, who's on the original studio version and got a co-writing credit for Mark's use of his melody from Don't Stand So Close To Me, Phil Collins on drums and Eric Clapton on second guitar, plus Phil Palmer, Dire Straits' last rhythm guitarist too. They really rock the Royal Albert Hall and the orchestra and choir, who aren't playing or singing on this number, are clearly loving every minute.

Try "What's the matter baby" from this Rockpalast concert also. You can also move on to some Mark Knofler solo stuff. Try "What it is" from a night in London. Check out "Postcards from Paraguay" "Song for Sonny Liston" & " Done with Bonaparte" from the AVO Sessions. I like that you don't feel the need to do your reaction in the middle of the performance & we all get to enjoy. Have fun!

There nothing bad about Dire Straits All there music was Fantastic just like this one Lady Writer.

Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest singer songwriters and guitar master in history!! He wrote the soundtrack to most of our lives in the 80's!!

Hi Becky, being from the same city as Mark Knophler, = Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England, i am obviously biased, but you are correct in every word you say about Dire Straits......Mark is 74 now and he still plays live on occasion, the Strat was invented for him......Take care gorgeous.

The first single i bought !

A great legendary Aussie rock band, i grew up listening to them i was 10 in 1979.

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They're English

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Came from Newcastle UK not Aussie

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@@PjRjHj oh i though they where Aussie my bad.

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@@sixtiesboy100 sorry my bad.

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@@tbonesfishies1797 Aussie to Aussie, I'd love to claim them too.

Geordie boy Mark in great form, all the way from Glasgow.

C- Lady Dire Straits - Calling Elvis LIVE 1993 A+

I spent Every night at the Music Machine in Camden Town in the 70s watching Punk Bands. Dire Straits turned up and blew them all away, Dire Straits killed punk stone dead. The album Making Movies from 1980 is a ultimate classic.

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I was a hard core punk rocker, but a closet Dire Straits fan .. being a musician I couldn’t deny his music & guitar skills.. I was also a closet Pink Floyd fan .. don’t tell Johnny.. 🤫

Mark knopfler is still playing in 2022, and he's 73 Here's link to Telegraph road played in 2015, not Dire Straits, but Mark with another band. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZ1nsduvctm9nrQ.html

Try “ Where do you think you’re going” also a great song from way back

When you don't have a voice to any significance, the song and musicianship must stand on their own, and pay more homage to the song. Dire Straits are a good example of this; less-is-more. The song (the melody and lyrics) is KING! Mark Knopfler's policy.

hello Rebeka you look nice

Great song !!!

Serious tip for you: A band called Lynyrd Skynyrd playing Freebird live in Oakland. Enjoy

love this song though it is a rewrite of sultans of swing

Hi. I have a suggestion react to: Mark Knopfler ft. Ruth Moody - Wherever I Go. It's just so.... heavenly.

You can react to any song from Alchemy ...

Yes I agree about over complicating songs, sometimes less is more, you can ruin a tune by doing too much to it. True Dire Straits songs sound simple, but Marks superb guitar licks & solos are complex & take a lot of skill to play them..

The original Dire Straits line up. From the second album. If you want another track from that album try a live version of Once a time in the West. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXZrrrCTqajWfc4.html

Hi REBEKA just asking if you would react to Metallica's Bleeding Me live 2022

Reaction new song of QUEEN Face It All Alone..Saludos amiga

eat reaction . The beauty of Mark knoplfer is his absolutely clean and not excessive style. His solos are perfectly integrated into the song . Another masterpiece you absolutely must listen to is Tunnel of love (live in wembley 1985). kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKl8mq56j8aom8Y.html

I agree 100% with your opinion about how some songs or bands try to do too much with a song that would be better simply played. II's like Eric Clapton once said. Most times, less is more. I'd really like to see you react to Skate Away by Dire Straits. for instance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a32K0cygfJXgnbQ.html

hey can you react on mick ronson the empty bed

It's great to see you enjoying this band that has been so huge in my life, I would have loved to have seen them during this era. I would like to hear your reaction to kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIdq1MuznMudYZM.html it is from the final Dire Straits tour, but it is one of the most beautiful guitar instrumentals you will ever hear.

Please, please and pretty please can you react to beth hart and Joe bonassa to the song I'll take care of you. It's a winner. Thanks.

HI GODDESS, PLEASE REACT TO JOHN LEGEND "ALL OF ME" PLEASE...

good day. check out Stevie Ray vahn " life with out you" this live performance has the full package if you check it out you will see what I mean. be cool stay safe. D DAY DAVE.

Please react to Queens new song

So you basically bobble your bleached blonde head about to classic songs... congratulations on 35k

Mark Knofler and Dire Straits will blow you away. They have a long and complete book of hits. Mark is still wowing crowds with his pickless playing. Find anything from the Alchemy albums, it will be unbelievable to you.