This is what I call a genuine great reaction. No interruptions, no musical analysis, just a great reaction and all the talking at the end. Thank you!

@kennethandersen7

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you!

@stechuskacktus4287

Жыл бұрын

me too 😃

@Leo_Pard_A4

Жыл бұрын

The "Fair Use of Copyrighted Material Law" disagrees with you.

@jemp1965

6 ай бұрын

@@kennethandersen7 Me too!

Best live performance ever. Knophler is genius. The drummer outstanding. The whole band. They were having a blast. Untouchable

@bjmcmahon722

Жыл бұрын

Drummnnnn #Wales

When talent was required and people could still play instruments, sing and make music. This, this is why you learn to play an instrument, for this reason - exquisitely beautiful!

@vectar

Ай бұрын

Nothing like it. What a legendary performance. 🔥🔥

This live version is one of the greatest displays of how a band has mastered dynamics.

Proper reaction. No interruption, pure appreciation of a timeless, world class performance from a bunch of British lads who just wanted to play good music and get on Top of the Pops.

I was married in February 1983 and we never had a honeymoon we saved our money to go to the Hammersmith Odeon in london for the weekend of 22nd/23rd July to see this very concert just celebrated our 39th anniversary a couple of weeks ago still remember it like it was yesterday. ô¿ô

Every aspect of this performance was magnificent, the drummer, the guitar work, the singing, everything!

One of the best live performances ever. They establish this mellow groove right away then play off that with these intense runs. Everyone is great, and Knopfler's sound on the guitar is totally unique, like hearing Miles Davis play trumpet, you know right away who it is. Wish there were more bands like that today.

@Horus175

Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Mark Knopfler agreed to allow Weird Al to parody Money For Nothing if Mark could play the guitar on it. If you listed to Weird Al's Beverly Hillbillies, that's Mark on guitar.

@raynorthedge5722

9 ай бұрын

Not one of the best THE BEST

I saw Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan live 2011 in Oberhausen.....I'll never forget this evening...2 masters....one on the guitar the other in lyrics......both together in songs.....pure power ❤🎉

That drummer is a monster. Mark Knopfler is one of the All time great rock guitarists. All these guys are masters of the craft. Pure, raw, unbridled, perfect Rock and Roll at it's very finest. And your reactions are special. It's like you can watch the music bursting through you. I watch a lot of reactions, and there are only a select few who truly appreciate and understand what they are hearing. You're one of those. You've won a subscriber tonight.

@chrisandrew852

Жыл бұрын

You're spot on with everything you say Mojave

@bjmcmahon722

Жыл бұрын

#Wales

@sido7779

Күн бұрын

At about 13mins Mark turns to the drummer laughing at him, that was because the drummer had his dad at the show, it was the first time he saw Terry play Mark told him to smash it or words to that effect, and boy did he

Dire Straits on fire! I think Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitar players ever. What an energy the drummer Terry Williams has!

@TheDevilsBusiness

2 жыл бұрын

And then there is the Bass player

@georgebianchi8051

2 жыл бұрын

He's got a gift that only comes from Above!! And the drummer plays tommy gun.

@shard841

2 жыл бұрын

Best drummer Mark has worked with ima second best is Danny Cummings 👌

@Galantus1964

2 жыл бұрын

no doubt that Mark is one of the best guitarplayers, but he is up against some other heavy hitters.... Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Joe walsh, jimmy paige, jimmie hendrix,Santana, Brian May .....and maybe a few more that eludes my mind right now

@D3ATHSTROK3.

3 ай бұрын

you forgot maybe the best Eddie Van Halen@@Galantus1964

They are all amazing musicians and so tight, but Terry Williams absolutely drives that performance. Drumming at its best

@jamesclark1625

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible shivers down my spine every time

@theccpisaparasite8813

Жыл бұрын

Everybody drove this performance, Mark, Terry...everyone

@YezaOutcast

Жыл бұрын

that drummer is on fire, yo. :D

@saard2411

2 ай бұрын

The drummers father was in the audience. First time seeing his son live.

I was 29 I was in Hammersmith Oden the night of this concert will always be in my top three concerts of all time. I’m now 67 but play this concert on DVD regularly to remind myself how lucky I was to be there and watch this musical genius and his band. Love your reaction you absolutely got it in one x

Always loved Dire Straits from when they first started. They're all brilliant musicians in their own right but put together and they became super brilliant musicians.

that drummer's beating the crap outta those drums! i love it!

I cant blame you for being almost speechless Sarah - that actually says so much. What I loved about your review is the fact that you didn't stop it every 10 seconds to make a comment.. perfect! I remember hearing this on the radio when it first came out in the late 70's and I have to confess I had tears rolling down my cheeks watching this... simply superb.

If Mark Knopfler isn't on your list of top rock guitarists, I have to question either your criteria or your taste. Fast, clean, precise, rarely (if ever) a wasted note...and I just love how smoothly he turns those chordal corners.

@jakejake7289

Жыл бұрын

100%

@spaltersar

Жыл бұрын

not forget to mention he plays right handed guitar being natural left handed.

@feelthafunk4548

Жыл бұрын

100% fact

Yes, one of the greatest solos of all time. Mark is a master and no pick!

@kentl7228

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Terry Williams was the drummer. Pick Withers left before the tour. Yes, I know, Mark Knopfler fingerpicks ))

I guess we were spoiled growing up with all of this, judging from the "blown away" reactions of the younger generation discovering our "available everyday" music and watching them so enthralled with these masters from the past. I hope more people can share this music with their kids.

The whole Alchemy Album is incredible. And one of the best live recordings ever.

@maximz72

Жыл бұрын

Only because they forgot to make a live album between "Alchemy" and "On the night"🤣🤣🤣🤣(Maybe because of the main stream attention of "Brothers in Arms" and the songs of that album. For "On the night", I think, the thing went too big, expectations too huge after six years)

This has to be the most intense, moving ,spine tingling performance. Dire Straits had it all .

This song is telling the story of every band in Britain's starting out on their journey playing in a Pub at weekends but this band shows how it can be taken to the next level & Beyond?? A Masterclass !!

Stunning performance, isn’t it?

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant 👏

@rxlxviii

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahDengler For another great performance, check out Tunnel of Love from them live from Wembley or from Alchemy. The one from Wembley is 16 minutes long and it still feels too short.

@MegaSimplysimon

2 жыл бұрын

I have Alchemy on vinyl,going on now on garage system.Hope the neighbours appreciate.

Yes kids, this is how your grandparent's made music.

This track is a journey. I allways used to listen to at full volume coming home late from work in tne mid 80s. One night a friend wanted a lift home. She was a very religious quiet spiritual person who spent much time meditating so I was reluctant to engage in my usual practice, but I did. At the end of the trip i said sorry about that, thats how I unwind. She replied " I loved it"

Love Dire Straits & had their records. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. "Sultans Of Swing " is one of their most famous songs. But they have had so many hits including "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Tunnel Of Love", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

Thank you so much for not interrupting! Let the music take you!

Mr. Knophler and all the rest did something amazing. The drummer was watched live for the first time in his life by his father...

Beautiful reaction, thank you beautiful lady 😊

Apparently, the song was written after Mark Knofler saw a band in a pub who were good, but never going to be big and they were called The Sultans of Swing. The song tells the story of their lives

@orionrodi

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

@jeffstevens4262

2 жыл бұрын

I often wonder if the real 'Sultans of Swing' ever made any money out of Dire Straits fantastic song based on Mark seeing them one night.

@richardhargrave6082

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffstevens4262 Me too!

@bsananda0

2 жыл бұрын

a narration of an experience going to a club which includes a small audience to see a creole ("black" ?) jazz band who imagined themselves the sultans of swing. He talks about members of the band and audience.

@kentl7228

2 жыл бұрын

No )) He said they were trying to play trad jazz but we're not so good. They struggled. He said that he smiled when at the end they said "we are the sultans of swing". There is an interview somewhere where he says so

Absolutely loved your reaction to this, such expressive facial reaction and happy dancing. You really enjoyed it whis is what us dire straits fans love in people.

@josephschembri

11 ай бұрын

At one point she even airdrumed.

What a great reaction to a superb performance! I was there! July 1983, Hammersmith Odeon, London. I had just turned 18, I went with a couple of friends from work. I had long hair, since gone and you know its good when you're there, but now I see it again and it really was awesome! Terry Williams on the drums absolutely smashed it! That's the bit I remember the most, you expect Mark Knofler to be great and he was, all the band were, but Terry really was on top of his game. If you think this was good, now react to "Telegraph Road" from the same show!

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

How awesome!!! What an honour!

@richardhargrave6082

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahDengler Yes, but you don't appreciate it at the time, seeing you react to it brings back the memories, Thankyou

@patrickquinlan67

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You were blessed. I saw Terry Williams many times when he played in a great band called Man. He was spectacular then.

@xeonace

2 жыл бұрын

Tunnel of Love

@jakejake7289

Жыл бұрын

You were there??? WOW!!

Mark K is one of the best guitarists ever. He's a master on the fretboard and very unique.

Definitely my favorite live performance of all time. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists you'll ever see, and this is him having a grand ol' time. Terry Williams is tearing it to shreds on the drums, playing his heart out. I always thought he was really trying his hardest here to prove he belonged, as he was fairly new to the band after the founding drummer, Pick Withers, had left. Alan Clark is wonderful on keyboards, and John Ilsey (bassiset) and Hal Lindes (rhythm guitar) are perfect support to Mark's genius. Glad you enjoyed it so much.

@ellefitzpatrick6339

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, Terrys dad was in the audience for the first time ever. Before this night he knew his son played drums in a band but didn’t know exactly what his job entailed. It was a great “look what I can do Dad!” moment.

@martinosborne2842

2 жыл бұрын

My fav of all time as well, I've seen the eagles live and hotel California was amazing, but this tops it👍👍

@ronhaseldine9672

2 жыл бұрын

Not forgetting Mr Guy Fletcher on keyboards

I never get tired of reactions to this great live performance. Happy you discovered this.

The joyous expression on your face matches the vibe of that jam perfectly...music can be a very powerful thing. ❤

I love the story behind Sultans of Swing, where Mark Knopfler apparently saw a band by that name playing in a pub in London.

welcome to the music, some of us, grew up, listing to! I allways enjoy the impact, on the younger generations.👍

A timeless masterpiece

Welcome to the soundtrack of my youth young lady. This is the best live performance of a hit single EVER!! I got to see them play this live at the "Brothers in Arms" Tour in Melbourne, Australia in February 1986 and the special guest guitarist on that night was Eric Clapton.

@juliecrane9647

Жыл бұрын

HANDS DOWN !!!!

Thank you for watching it to the end with stopping. That is the only way to watch such a consummate performance. I never tire of it.

Mark Knopfler has amazing touch, its pure magic.

Guitargasm watching you reminds me so much on my youth; sitting and listening to Dire Straits to 5 in the morning and drinking some beer

I was lucky enough to see these guys live. It was a fantastic night.

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

Bet it was!😅

This is an awesome live performance. They were jammin'! For, what?, over 10 mins. The album version was about 6 mins, and the single (for radio play) was about 4 mins. Just frickin' awesome. I loved it! Thank you for your reaction.

What an absolutely sublime reaction Sarah!!! Loved it!!! I have been watching this performance for nearly 40 years and it still blows me away. The lead guitarist is Mark Knopfler who also wrote all of their songs. Absolutely brilliant guitarist and wonderful storyteller. You might want to react to Telegraph Road from the same live concert (Alchemy). It absolutely showcases the fantastic musicianship of the whole band, and, for me, is the greatest rock song ever written. Keep up your wonderful reactions. Thank you so much and best wishes from the UK.

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@marktaylor3809

2 жыл бұрын

Did he write all their songs Martin? Never new that lol

Lovely reaction Sarah. The concert was from the 1983 'Alchemy' gig at London's Hammersmith Odeon Theatre. All the band members were at the absolute height of their game at the time, with Mark Knopflers' genius on lead guitar and Terry Williams especially, on drums. Just absolutely awesome.

@asungancedo7260

2 жыл бұрын

Dire straits forever 🎸🎸❤️❤️

@maulwurf62

Жыл бұрын

Almost 40 years ago. Can’t be! 😧

One of the most joyous reactions I've seen yet!

EARGASMIC MASTERPIECE OF MUSIC: FANTASTIC AND LEGENDARY..

Never, never, never stop the solo!!!!!!!

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't tho did I?

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER RECORDED IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC. I used to listen to it regularly on cassette back in Kinshasa, Zaire as a teenager many, many years ago. Great reaction, Sarah!

welcome to discovering Dire Straits for the first time. it's a rather unique place to find yourself. led by a musical virtuoso in Mark Knopfler, and surrounded by incredible musicians too. On Screen you have Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, Hal Lindes, Alan Clark, Terry Williams and Tommy Mandel. I can't wait for you to check out more Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler as a solo artist too. Remarkable band that will never see repeated again. Truly legendary. great reaction. thanks

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Terry Williams , the drums truly shined on this tune.. Great Rock N Roll ! Relentless guitar !!

Love your reaction. A bit like mine when I first heard it and I still get ever time I listen to it

Had the honour of seeing them,on the Love over Gold tour.Hammersmith Odeon,and Wembley Arena.They were absolutely stunning.

Truly an epic performance by Dire Straits with one of the greatest guitarist of all time, Mark Knopfler. Thanks for sharing this!

One thing that can be said...."where is this music today"? Dire Straits has always been one of my all time favorite bands… incredible talent.

Your joy is infectious!

This reaction blew mw a way! Loved how she feels the music,

The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.🤗 What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making your living like that wouldn't suck.

Mind blowing performance!

Loved your reaction. I really feel I'm getting old, when so many people just discovered Dire Straits :) Mark Knopfler. The best guitarist in the world. I'm so glad I got to see them perform in Copenhagen in the 1980s. We were actually told by the venue to remain seated at all times during the concert. At the second song we were ALL off our seats and ON our seats dancing.... "slightly" encouraged by mr Knopfler himself. After all they couldn't throw all of us out. So we were up there dancing throughout the concert -everyone! And Sultans is the best Dire Straits song ever ♥️ Cheers Susan

This is the best performance of this song. Great reaction!!

Knopfler’s smokin chick’n pick’n licks and Terry Williams laying down the smack on drums!! 🔥🔥🔥

Great reaction. This is one of the greatest performances ever from anyone. Mark Knopfler was untouchable during this time. You should react to Tunnel of Love from the Alchemy concert next.

I love when

Another Great Reaction to an epic performance from yet another World Class group from London Town :)

you ve just watched the most authentic artists and or humans ever

It's about the "pub band" music scene in South London - and despite the long Covid lockdowns, it's re-emerging and still doing its' thing. I'm 70 and still see 2 or 3 pub bands in any week. (My "local" is one such pub). Pubs that still do live music are one of the main reasons we have so much musical talent in the UK.

I'm happy with you and for you. The only bad thing is we cannot listen to this for the first time again.

They really are special telegraph road from this gig is even better and any performance of Romeo and Juliet is brilliant as well, I usually prefer the original recording of brothers in arms to live versions but it’s usually better to watch them live.

I'm glad that you watched and listened to this live performance as it is in my opinion one of the best. 😀😎

An amazing reaction to an amazing performance.

i dont usually comment on reaction videos but your reaction to one of the greatest live performances ever is priceless! For that reason I am becoming a subscriber. You are beautiful.

Your reaction was brilliant all the way through this masterpiece and afterwards it really does leave your mind blown. 🤯😀

Look at the way they are looking at each other and smiling like they cant believe how good they are playing and in the zone they are they know they are going to give the crowd something they won,t forget

Terry's dad was in the audience. First time he'd seen his son play drums. Terry went mad. Terry is a much loved genius.

Monstruoso Mark Knopfler!!

If you can watch a live Dire Straits song watch it, Mark Knopfler is in the top 5 guitarists of all time, I loved watching your reaction. His solo songs are superb too.

Your reactions and thoughts are beautiful and brilliant. Very heart felt! Thanks!

"Tunnel of Love" from this album is just as amazing and spellbinding

Great reaction! This version is great, the skill they had was unbelievable!👍🏻

I feel just like that drummer when ever I watch your reactions😘

Sarah, that was a masterpiece that could make a dead person dance.

What a lovely reaction. It almost does become too much, doesn't it? I've seen Mark Knopfler - the singer and writer and lead guitar in concert a couple of times - he's a lot older now, as are we all, and he's lost a bit of dexterity on the strings, but he's still performing and making music. I agree with others, Telegraph Road from this concert is fantastic too. And Romeo and Juliet. The 1985 Wembley verskion of Tunnel Of Love is the best one, as El Capitan says below. But think on this: this was the 'Love Over Gold' tour from 1983. They did this EVERY NIGHT!

@jennywren7822

Жыл бұрын

As you say you're getting older you should realise why Mr Knopfler's lost a bit of dexterity on the strings, wrists and fingers stiffen and become painful especially if you've used them a lot, and of course he always uses his fingers, no pick, obvious really. I've watched him play with his fingers this and Telegraph Road in his concerts 2015 when he was 65 upwards, and sometimes he's shaken his wrist and fingers quite strongly. He stopped touring in 2019 after his last tour, when he was 69 and still playing remarkably well with his FINGERS. He's 72 nearly 73 now a very young old man 😊 and long may he reign....

@maximz72

Жыл бұрын

@@jennywren7822 Yeah, he ended his carreer. Man, I saw him so often in concert, since the "Brothers in Arms" tour. For a long time John Illsley (bass) wanted the "Dire Straits" back, but Mark had no interest in world wide-stadia-tours anymore. He enjoyed his performing with his "guys" in smaller venues, somehow much more interested in putting way more folk-music in it, with his great musicians. For me his later concerts weren´t "Rock-"concerts anymore, just a nice evening to close the eyes, relax and dream off. Also thank him endlessly for that period of his career.

@jennywren7822

Жыл бұрын

@@maximz72 Done with Bonaparte, Piper till the end, Taormina concert 2013, Madison Square Garden 2019 I've watched on here, after thinking No Telegraph Road in other concerts I'm not interested in this. Time passes I'm 75 now an old lady, and rediscovered Mark Knopfler and his genius 6 months ago, in his last tour he had 10 musicians in his band, it must have been magical. I've also discovered what a lovely man he is, very appreciative of his audience and sweet being his chosen word. Thank god for utube, we have Alchemy live to watch and listen too for ever, I don't think Telegraph Road then will ever be beaten. He's kept away from the dangerous showbiz scene and unlike Elvis still here with us. You're so lucky to have experienced him live.....

Incredible live performance. Maybe seen it before, but love your reaction. Reminds me of my own thoughts. Amazing. To the point of true and Happy.

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

So good! thank you

The song is about a jazz band the lead guitarist saw. They were called 'the Sultans of Swing' and they had almost no audience. The song is a recognition of these people, by some really good musicians. The lead guitarist of Dire Straits is Mark Knopfler - one of the world's best guitarists.

Was so lucky to be there at Hammersmith.... Was my first venture to a London gig. Iam 58 now but this is still etched in my memory...Amazing stuff!

Tightest band EVER!!! GREAT reaction 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Sheer pleasure and joy watching your reaction. Far by the Best Reaction seen here in KZread for Sultans of Swing! You really made happy for die hard fans of Dire Straits....that includes me too! Thank you.

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

MANY YEARS OF PRACTICE.. GENIUS ON A MOZART LIKE LEVEL.

Amazing drummer! Love this rendition. Thanks Sarah ❤🙏🏼

Love your lovely reaction, many of us were lucky to see Dire Straits in the 80’s & personally after all the decades I still get excited listening to their music. I’m glad I kept all their original vinyl albums

This version of sultans of swing is on another level.

The heart can only pump so fast. Folks, that is a masterclass jam session. Unbelievable! I’m wore the hell out! 😁

Your first words said it all.1046 of pure genius.I never tire of this epic time and space

I saw Dire Straits on this tour and it was so emotional. I was aware it would never get better and it never did

You had what we can call an eargasm, I guess ;-) Thanx for sharing you’re enthousiasm. It’s priceless!

@SarahDengler

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible!

Love every version of this song, except the video that cuts the outro short 😂 I think you get prettier every time I watch a video! You have a beautiful smile and a beautiful cry! Love watching your reactions ❤️✌️

Just a great reaction to one of the best bands of all time....& one of there greatest songs....TLC