Mark Knopfler is the best guitarist you've never heard of.

@carolenedrake2590

3 жыл бұрын

Was him in St Augustine , awesome performance 2016! Still rocking the house

@johnjohnston3550

3 жыл бұрын

Word

@frankiebowie6174

3 жыл бұрын

Glen Campbell, Roy Clark and Eric Clapton can only give him the stink-eye. Nothing you can do to stop that man’s playing.

@edwardmunson3896

3 жыл бұрын

Tampa, you are damn right. He is considered to be one of the masters of the guitar. Brothers in Arms......classic.

@edwardmunson3896

3 жыл бұрын

RLF: AWESOME Channel, brother.

I love seeing your reactions. Especially a young man to "our" old music. You make my day. 💗🙋

@m.leighunderhill3057

3 жыл бұрын

Same! ❤️

Check out Dire Straits' "Romeo and Juliet" and "Telegraph Road."

@hallyudoinfam5524

3 жыл бұрын

Second this^

@mjmk8928

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!yes! And you almost forgot WHY WORRY.....

@Lat41

3 жыл бұрын

Telegraph Road - One of my Top 10 songs, easily.

You should react to Money for Nothing from Dire Straits.

@TheMyrmo

3 жыл бұрын

The LONG version.

@samuelmregister

3 жыл бұрын

huge DS fan from the beginning...and that's probably my least favorite.

Mark Knopfler is probably the most underrated guitarist out there. He’s, IMO, one of the top 5 best out there. You should give a listen/look to “Poor Boy Blues” done by Mark and Chet Atkins. Two EXTREMELY talented guitarists. Chet, again IMO, is the greatest guitarist of all time.

@claimguy

3 жыл бұрын

"underrated"? Come on. He's been a legend for 35 years

@jonplukehughes2807

3 жыл бұрын

He’s good enough to have Eric Clapton play rhythm guitar for him

@grahamtravers4522

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Beck

You get a shiver in the dark It's a raining in the park but meantime- South of the river you stop and you hold everything A band is blowing Dixie, double four time You feel alright when you hear the music ring Well now you step inside but you don't see too many faces Coming in out of the rain they hear the jazz go down Competition in other places Uh but the horns they blowin' that sound Way on down south Way on down south London town You check out guitar George, he knows-all the chords Mind, it's strictly rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or sing They said an old guitar is all, he can afford When he gets up under the lights to play his thing And Harry doesn't mind, if he doesn't, make the scene He's got a daytime job, he's doing alright He can play the Honky Tonk like anything Savin' it up, for Friday night With the Sultans We're the Sultans of Swing Then a crowd a young boys they're a foolin' around in the corner Drunk and dressed in their best brown baggies and their platform soles They don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band It ain't what they call Rock and Roll And the Sultans Yeah, the Sultans, they play Creole Creole And then the man he steps right up to the microphone And says at last just as the time bell rings "Goodnight, now it's time to go home" Then he makes it fast with one more thing "We are the Sultans We are the Sultans of Swing"

Live version is amazing. Mark Knopfler is an amazing guitarist. Also a no BS guy. Not into awards, just wants to play.

Need to listen to “Money for Nothing” and “ walk of Life”........Great videos on MTV back in the day when MTV was great.

@RadCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Those are my least favorite Dire Straits songs. Their most commercial.

@Jaw-t3t

3 жыл бұрын

That was cutting edge back then. Money for nothing cracks me up.

@dannywhitney7166

3 жыл бұрын

Brothers in arms

@mjmk8928

3 жыл бұрын

Nah,walk of life aint nuttin

@grahamvanman1556

3 жыл бұрын

So far away was the first song released on cd

Everytime I listen to this song, I appreciate it more. And I've heard hundreds of times.

@bmalone52

3 жыл бұрын

same here, listen at least once a day

I've been hoping you'd react to this one. It's one of my all-time favorites. Mark Knopfler is an absolute beast. But to really get the full impact of this one, you need to see the Alchemy live version. It's about twice as long, and you desperately want it to keep going and going, on and on. Glad you enjoyed this. Such a great song.

@cosmin98684

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt that if this dude can't pronounce Dire Straits he'll be able to say Knopfler.

@Elerad

3 жыл бұрын

@@cosmin98684 In all fairness, I think I pronounced it wrong several times before I heard someone actually refer to him by name in an interview ;-).

@theccpisaparasite8813

2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, but the live version from the Alchemy tour, it must be heard to be believed. The drummer, Mark, the whole band is in overdrive and firing on all cylinders .... There's a portion of that video where Mark just looked back at the drummer with a little chuckle as if to say, "okay man, let's go for it"

Dude, you gotta check the live version - Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live). Its fire! There is a reason it has 155 Million+ views. Love your hard work, keep it up.

@arnodobler1096

3 жыл бұрын

That´s true 10 times better Every Song from Alchemy Live

@cshubs

3 жыл бұрын

I think he did right listening to the studio version first.

@reactionfan1448

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the Wembley stadium version from the Mandela concert from 1988

@kmach1000

3 жыл бұрын

So, so much better live!

@champton911

3 жыл бұрын

The drums in the live version are fire!!

Dire Straits Tom Petty, The Pretenders, Blondie, The Cars and others were considered New Wave Rock Early '80, Fun times!!!👌👍✌😎

@moniqueleroux2198

3 жыл бұрын

I think Dire straits are considered Rock Fusion. I can see how you might think they're New wave from their older songs, however.

@NOLAgenX

3 жыл бұрын

Dire Straits were not new wave. They loosely fall under progressive and folk rock. Regardless, Mark Knopfler is one of the top guitarists in history. And Too Petty? Straight Rock n’ Roll with a touch of Southern rock all the way. 🤦‍♂️

@TheirFinestHour

3 жыл бұрын

Tom Petty! So many to choose from!

Mark Knopfler is one of the top guitar players around. he's also the lead singer.

@ricknblueridge

3 жыл бұрын

He is on my list of top 10 greatest guitarists of all time.

Do you even realize how fun it is to watch a young man hear the vibe - appreciate the guitar? From so long ago! I made my 22 year old boys listen to this and they curled at first but then went into pure head bopping, dancing fools. Good for you, once again - listening to the oldies and appreciating ! Love !!!!

Dire straights Money for nothing Walk of life Brother in arms (if you want to cry)

Thank you for reacting to Dire Straits. There's so much I'd like to let you know about them. I'll just say that they have a lot of hits as a band, and Mark Knopfler, (the lead singer and guitarist) has a lot on his own. He wrote the score for movies "The Princess Bride" and "Local Hero," among others. Check out "Money for Nothing" next by Dire Straits or "What it Is" by Mark Knopfler. Keep up the great reactions!

@APthefirst

3 жыл бұрын

glad to see someone mention his later solo stuff. That whole Sailing to Philadelphia album is full of hidden gems. Silvertown Blues and Speedway at Nazareth are also amazing

Live version is awesome, the drummer stands out in it.

This song fills my heart with musical joy every time I hear it.

Alchemy live version is an another level .Worth a second reaction. 🙂

My favorite band of all time!!! Mark Knopfler is a guitar genius! I feel lucky to have seem him live five times.

Takes a listen or two but Pick's drums are tighter than two coats of paint - drives the song. Man's a genius.

music is an international language, great to see somebody enjoying the sounds I love, all it takes is an open mind. you keep safe man.

P.S. Dire Straits- Money for Nothin and Walk of Life

@korrythyund9440

3 жыл бұрын

Need to listen to Money for nothing the first ever music video on MTV.

@DavidB-2268

3 жыл бұрын

@@korrythyund9440 the Buggles' Video Killed the Radio Star was famously the first music video aired on MTV.

I've heard this song literally thousands of times and I still vibe like that every time I hear it.

One of my favourite bands

Tunnel of Love is a great song by them.

Best way to listen to dire straits is shut your eyes and picture in your mind the journey he takes you on. Mark's a genius when it comes to lyrics.

The live version is even better. Your reactions are great. You have music in your bones.

Best performance by a band . PERIOD! EVER !

Love these guys! They hit the scene in early 80s.

His style of play is unmistakably unique. You can hear a Knopfler riff & instantly know it's him... much like Gilmour, Page, SRV, etc.

"Money for nothing" or "Your latest trick" , Dire Straits has a lot to give!

These guys played a pretty big role in the early days of music videos. Money For Nothing was their most popular song. It's not even in the same category as this older song in my opinion, but is definitely entertaining.

Bit of trivia. Guitar George who knows all the chords and Harry who doesn’t mind if he doesn’t make the scene who were mentioned there are George Young and Harry Vanda. George Young is the older brother of Angus and Malcolm, the axemen from ACDC. George was record producer behind several of ACDC’s biggest albums (such as 1976's Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap). George and Harry also started one of Australia’s most famous groups, The Easybeats, in 1964. Considered one of the most important rock acts in Australia during the 1960s, they enjoyed a level of success that in Australia rivalled the Beatles. You could listen to Friday On My Mind, or Evie which has 3 parts. Later Vanda and Young also produced songs in the name of a group called Flash and the Pan which showed their writing and producing talents. You could listen to Hey St Peter.

I’ve always loved this song. For those that LOVE Mark’s playing, on KZread they have his original isolated guitar track when this was recorded. You can listen to just Mark playing guitar and nothing else. It’s utterly amazing.

You should try the Stray Cat Strut by the Stray Cats. It's by Brian Setzer of the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Very much along the lines of this song.

I would recommend you react to the live (Alchemy Live) version of this very song, to get a sense of the group.

Okay, that was the studio version, now you need to check out the Live one, Sultans of Swing Alchemy Live is the absolute best! Pay attention to the drums on that one

@alftownsend6933

3 жыл бұрын

There's a moment in the Alchemy version where even Mark Knopfler is laughing at how good Terry Williams is. (about 4.30 mins in)

James, love watching you love this! I don't think Dire Straits ever had a downslide.

Mark Knophler - sailing to philadelphia. I really enjoyed you enjoying this. It was genuine and it showed.

The amazing thing about Mark Knopfler’s tremendous guitar playing is that he doesn’t use a pick. He plucks with his fingers. They were my second concert, and still right near the too, after Queen. Mark’s live guitar solos were something beyond compare, minutes long, hands moving in a blur. Beautiful and awesome!

Best Dire Straits song by far an absolute classic.

You have to do the their Live Alchemy version of Sultan of Swing...Excellent!!!!

Their Brothers in Arms is their best and most important song.

@zulumagoo1

3 жыл бұрын

I 2nd the motion and move for a vote.

My personal favorite rock band ever!! And the alchemy live version of this song is the best live performance of any band ever!!! Treat yourself !!

"Straits" is pronounced in exactly the same way as "Straights". Dire Straits were certainly one of the biggest bands of the 80s and the guitarist and singer, Mark Knopfler, was celebrated as among the best guitarists of the period. Amazing that either due to the fickle nature of the music business (though Dire Straits still have many fans and their records continue to sell) or market segmentation that you have never heard of them before let alone listened to them! Glad you liked it!

Would love to watch you react to this live at Alchemy.....it’s absolute fire ! Mark Knopfler (sounds like Noffler) is a guitar god. The band does an epic guitar solo❤️❤️❤️

The guitar work is the real star of this one!

When MTV came out in the early eighties these guys hit the target rate on the bullseye perfect timing from a bunch of guys down under cheers brother

I love their music, been listening to it since my college days in the 80’s. Thanks for doing this one !

The Recorded Version is beautiful being my Favorite of all time songs in my 70 years of life. The Live performance which is the Long Version is just too awesome to be real, but Truth is before our eyes. They all played a role in this music, so I will not single out any single player yet I do have my unspoken favorite Drummer and Guitarist.

Mark Knopfler, the guitarist and singer, is perhaps the most technically perfect guitarist alive today. He has literally left other legendary guitarists in the dust when they try to keep up with him.,

That band/song was "in the pocket" and you were in there with them! It's swing-rock like it's never been before. So glad you liked it!

Telegraph Road is very soulful , it sets the mood

All that and layered in with the story telling. After more than 30 years, I still react the same way !!

I just finished watching about 1 hr & 30 min. of your videos & I've got twenty three more videos lined up to watch so far. THANKS

Dire Straits is one of the most musically perfect bands ever. Pure precision.

Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet

Dire Straits-Walk of Life, Money for Nothing Jeannie C. Riley-Harper Valley PTA Charlie Daniels Band-Devil Went Down to Georgia Willie Nelson-My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Home Free feat. The Oak Ridge Boys-Elvira

One of those names up there for GOAT guitarist, Mark Knopfler.

Try out Tunnel of love, was always my favourite Dire Straits song. Great vids bud 👍

A strait (pronounced straight) is a narrow body of water between two large bodies of water , sometimes fast moving dangerous water as it goes from one higher body to one lower body of large lake or ocean of water.

Mark Knopfler is a totally underrated guitarist. Right up there with Clapton and Stevie Ray.

So smooth. One of my favorites

Mark Knopfler Sound: One of THE few not using a plectrum. Pure fingers! Try out : Brothers in arms, and: Where DO you think you're going!!

Dire Straits were an excellent band. Then the lead singer/guitarist Mark Knopfler went out on his own and became one of the great storyteller/songwriters in rock. His solo albums are fabulous. On his "Shangri-La" CD ,check out "Don't Crash the Ambulance," just for example.

Mark Knopfler infuses the bluegrass finger picking style which allows him to make those melodic cord riffs Keith Urban studied his style and creates melodic riffs in some of his songs

Mark Knopfler (I think... or whoever wrote the lyrics, anyway) was in a bar once, and a jazz, or swing, band was playing. The band was called "The Sultans of Swing". This song is what he observed in the bar, that evening. I wonder if The Sultans ever heard the song?

I already know I'm going to love this one. You're heading down a great rabbit hole.

What a group!! Love them! FUN FUN

Not a Rock fan. Love to see the smile on your face. The light is on. I used to be a flight instructor and my students that flew for the first time in our Navy plane had that same smile when we went upside down in some sort of acrobatic maneuver. Welcome to music. I think today's music isn't music, but a beat; something just to get stuck in your head.

This whole album is amazing

Mark Knopfler is a Genius and my guitar hero. Also a great song writer. If i can suggest you react to Telegraph road from Alchemy live. A Real masterpiece

Boss you need to check out some RUSH! Tom Sawyer, Limelight, Spirit of the radio

@farfromperfek

3 жыл бұрын

I would be shocked if he didn't become a instant Rush fan. Like Queen its a deep rabbit hole.

@jbs2763

3 жыл бұрын

Bill Staley who isn’t?

@cherylwoodward

3 жыл бұрын

I’d watch that.

@AlexPoff

3 жыл бұрын

Rush "Spirit of the Radio" will blow his mind!

Down to the Waterline; Telegraph Road, Money for Free... Great songs by them.

@kayew5492

3 жыл бұрын

Down to the waterline, and Where Do You Think You're Going, so atmospheric. His voice gives me chills.

Just like "straight like an arrow". Dire Straits - it's actually an old sailor saying (straits are narrow waterways between different bodies of water, and dire means dangerous) So if you're stuck in a bad situation (like about to be shipwrecked), you're in dire straits.

Brothers in Arms is one of my favorites

Try a listen of, "So far away"

I was 20 years old when this album came out in 1978. I'm 62 now. And "old man" by the young whipper-snappers' estimation. But we loved our rock and roll, I can assure you of that! Dire Straits were heavily influenced, in this album anyway, by JJ Cale's "Naturally." Tulsa Blues as they called it. You should check it out, too! Now you know why us old fogies despise Pop, Hip-Hop and Rap. It ain't music. Dire Straits, the Doobie Brothers, Boston, the Beatles, etc., is music. Mark Knopfler, the lead guitarist, did not use a pick but rather "the claw" style where he used nothing but his fingers and thumb. Check out "Water of Love" and "Down to the Water Line" both on this same album. In fact, this entire album is genuine platinum without a single stinker in the entire thing. The ads for the album in the magazines called it "The Last Word in First Albums." And they weren't kidding, neither!

dire straits once upon a time in the west my ultimate best

Isolated guitar track. Gold

Agree with Ryan - THE LIVE VERSION off Alchemy live. Will knock your socks off !!!

Now you need to react to the Leo Moracchioli metal cover of this song, featuring Mary Spender

@geraldconklin655

3 жыл бұрын

excellent cover, very noteable

This is one of my favorites! Let’s hear The Cars!!

YOU CAN NOT BE A GUITAR PLAYER OR YOU WOULD KNOW THIS BAND MARK K ONE OF THE MASTER PLAYERS ONE OF A KIND GUITAR GOD🎸❤️

Hehehe... you be jammin to this song like it's the thousandth time you've heard it (like me!)

Need to hear Leo Maracholi’s Metal cover.

@jeraldbennett9289

3 жыл бұрын

I was getting ready to post that if I didn't see anyone say it.

Straight as in straight line

Good reaction. As others have said, the Alchemy Live version takes this song up to a whole other level. Now, try another new to the channel band: the song is Juke Box Hero 2010 live video version, the band is called Foreigner. It's not their original line up, in fact there's only one original member still there and it's not the singer, but this live performance is still superb.

Mark Knopfler is finger-picking awesome. He's one of the few electric guitarists who finger picks rather than using a pick (plectrum).

Leo Moracchioli (Frog Leap Studios) teamed up with Mary Spender to do hands down the best cover ever of this song. You have to give it a listen.

lovely guitar playing.

Hey dude your really pumping out the videos. Here's a few suggestions from my youth here in the UK. The Stangler, Peaches The Clash, London's calling The Specials, A message to you Rudy Hope you enjoy.

Love the reaction!

Way to rock out brother!!

Piano man is a must react for any rock journey.

Going to add to all the comments recommending the Alchemy version of this. It’s great and really showcases their live skills. Dire Straits were arguably a better live band than a studio album band which is pretty incredible given their status. Still true as those of us lucky enough to catch them can attest. Anyway check it out here or offline, you’ll be glad you did.

Brilliant band, lead guitarist is exceptionally talented Mark Knopfler. They went out at the pinnacle of their career in 1985. Try the songs "Brothers in Arms", "Romeo & Juliet", "Telegraph Road", "Ladywriter" peace, x

hahaha excellent you did the air guitar - can't help yourself huh!

Dire straits is in the rock and roll hall of fame