Saw them in Southern California in the 90s and left the concert thinking "these guys are even better live" which isn't always the case with great bands. Best wishes to all the band members for your truly inspirational music.
Dire Straits my favorite band of all time. As a guitar player, Mark is in my top 3 favorites with Hendrix & Santana. Dire Straits live Christchurch NZ March 1986 was musically the finest of many gigs ive been to. An amazing night & only $25. Thanks for the video
Cause they are 70 in the shade. That’s why. Never in my life have I witnessed people asking multi millionaire 70 + year olds when they are going back to work. We don’t live forever people. Remember old age and death? It still exists.
We're not "asking them when they're going back to work", we're dreaming of the possibility❤❤❤....you can't blame us for doing that as regards a band who created such magic together!! (even if it's extremely unlikely it'll ever happen).... Of course there's a difference between dreaming about something and being annoying about it - that at least is clear....
Exactly Granddad's belong at home with their family enjoying the slow pace and family time , Marks made his millions and owes the fans nothing, je toured the World for decades with Dire Straits, it's done, get over it people, move on, enjoy the Alchemy Live and On Every Street Tour dvd😂
It's funny.... people think entertainers aren't real.....can you imagine your 75 year old grandpa running around a stage, touring, and heck, staying up past 9pm!
@@MrSparklespring When I say that he's underrated, I mean that he's not talked about in the same vain as other great guitarists of his generation or is rarely mentioned. I am not speaking of his popularity. They are two very distinct things. 😏
@@marcdaniels9079 It's called an opinion. Who is the best can only be based on opinion, there is no absolute measure. In your world, I am the equal of Jimmy Hendrix and that can't be argued.
Sadly, I had quit the concert scene before seing Dire Straits live. But when I discovered them I quickly got all their albums and began mixing up a tape with all my favorites, which I keep on my portables today. They had a sound and presence - and lyrics - like no other band of their era.
@@bradmodd7856 I think there needs to be some clarification, because the album and tour was well-received, it just wasn't thought to be of the same standard. But then, how could you top something like Brothers In Arms? It'd be a massive achievement to even do an album with as much success once. I think it's better to say - the album was great, it just wasn't Dire Straits-great. It was a commercial success, after all.
@@bradmodd7856 Fair enough, 'On Every Street' didn't manage to sell a whopping 30 million copies worldwide like it's predecessor 'Brothers In Arms' did (which would obviously be extremely difficult to do), but it still sold a very impressive 16 million copies in it's own right, which I don't think is too shabby at all. The sold out world tour that accompanied that LP was also probably their biggest ever in terms of sheer scale. So 'On Every Street' was hardly an underwelming flop.
There's nothing "disrespectful" about desiring a "great band" to get back together again....I do it regularly!! Of course there's a difference between desiring something strongly, and being annoying about it....
Dire Straits is absolutely one of my favorite bands. I loved them since 9th grade when Sultans of Swing first hit the airways and I was in awe of the sheer talent, unique sound and control the band had. In America, he wins the most underrated guitarist. Maybe now that new good rock bands are practically nonexistent and the "classic" rockers are getting more attention. Also missed in this video is they played LIVE AID when their mega hit CD Brothers In Arms was released. Perfect Timing. And correction for the video- Money For Nothing is on this CD. I am looking forward to seeing Mark Knopler if really comes to Philadelphia atea again. It seems he keeps his tours lately mostly in the UK. I am now putting on my Making Movies CD, now that I am craving Dire Straits. Another underrated cd that is brilliant!
I’ve been in the same band for 23years. We still have the same, original lineup. I am closer to my band brothers than my own family. It’s certainly a unique relationship.
Although the band, every member was an excellent musician, I agree with you. Knopfler is the most underrated, guitarist, songwriter, and arranger in rock. Although he does have a great following, it still amazes me that he is not universally recognized as the master that he is. My favorite musician.
@@roberteberle2305 I agree. While he's gotten tons of recognition over the decades, he is still underappreciated by the rock community at large. Although I've never been into what is probably their "greatest hit", his talents are on full display in Sultans of Swing - Alchemy Live.
‘Dire Straits then became a 2 member ensemble..’….(what?!?) So David leaves in 1980 and Pick leaves in 1982 and that suddenly makes them a ‘2 member ensemble’. Remarks like that and the one about David being a ‘backup guitarist’ are embarrassing to listen to. Please do your research before mashing together a story like this.
Yes, I agree. And that was Terry Williams you showed when talking about Pick Withers. You missed out most of the relevant points of the band's progress. You know nothing about the subject, it's just a bunch of stock images, and misinformation.
It would be fun if his earlier band, Brewer’s Droop reformed. The high point of a gig of theirs I went to was when they divided the crowd into the ‘Fkrs’ and ‘Wnkrs’. The ‘Fs’ had to yell ‘Ws!’ at the ‘Wkrs’ and vice-versa. It was great fun, never to be forgotten.
@@stephensmith799 Hello Stephen. Your question prompted me to just ring them and they told me that 7 years ago "Fullers" took over and made it a Private Function Room,I expect, as always, these days, it will come down to ££££.:( The reason I asked is that one of the regular musicians on the circuit then was Stevie Smith, who played a mean Harp/Mouth Orga. Good Luck:)
Ce qui différencie Mark de la plupart des guitaristes, c'est surtout la sensibilité dans son toucher, ses attaques franches et nettes, pratiquement toujours "propres", un phrasé à la fois blues, rock teinté de country... tous ces ingrédients pour des titres gravés à jamais dans nos mémoires. Super documentaire (dommage qu'il n'y a pas de traduction en français, j'ai un peu de mal à tout comprendre). Je ne pourrais pas dire quels sont les titres que je préfère tant ils sont pratiquement tous bons ! Peut-être "Brothers in Arms", "Shangri-La", "One World"...
Even though I love the music Mark puts out nowadays...for me it still doesn't quite come up to the beautiful magic he created with Dire Straits ❤❤❤❤.... that's not denying the immense talent he displays as a solo artist though!! This is why I will ALWAYS hold onto the dream of DS coming back together (EVEN IF it's unlikely to ever happen)❤❤❤
I started learning guitar because of Hotel California and Sultans of swing. Even to this day after thousands of listens I will pickup another nuanced note that I haven't heard before. There are many awesome guitar players, but few have as much impact on learning guitar players as Mark.Mark himself says you have to really want it, it isn't easy. But put in the effort and you can be just as good. Likely not as famous though!
It’s a shame you didn’t mention David when talking about what they are doing now. He’s still making albums as a solo artist and has done so since leaving the band. Mark has even played on some of them.
I just had a 53-year-old reunion with my fellow ex-pupils at a Memorial Service to celebrate the school in Central London. We left each other @ 17 then embarked on life's journey and met up when we were all retired or semi-retired. Quite surreal, like arranging a meet-up for current 17-year-olds in 2077 :)
Another reason they won't get back together again might be that Mark sold all his guitars for huge money through a fairly recent Sotheby's auction. I thought he may have permanently retired after that, but perhaps not. Dire Straits was always very much about Mark who wrote and sung the music, which was identified by his almost unique guitar playing style. The man is a genius.
He has been an incredible artist with some amazing work under his belt, but after playing his latest album a few times, he just sounds tired and uninterested. I guess he’s getting old like all the greats. Shame really.
Mark&DS did their best... but sometimes many paths open their mouths so much that they suck us in and we have to make choices. Although Mark is not a choicy person, he had to chart his destiny. Good luck Dire&Rea ❤️💥❤️💥❤️💥🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
You asked who is our favourite British rock band and for me the answer is easy. Dire Straits by a mile. I say so because of how much they move me emotionally, especially during live performances like Alchemy, the best live show, ever. Mark’s guitar is plugged into his heart and though I love his voice, his guitar actually does most of the singing. Alan Clark is a wizard on keys, as is Terry Williams on drums, my favourite DS drummer. John Illsley (the only start to finish member other than Mark) is a hugely underrated bass player and his work in Alchemy is a testament to this. I’ve yet to see a band perform in sync as a unit as well they did during Alchemy. It’s a shame that music like this just doesn’t exist on a larger scale as we’ve become A.D.D., single serving, 3 minutes a song kind of listeners. This method makes more money for the labels as bands like late 70’s - early 80’s Dire Straits simply wouldn’t be encouraged to play the way they used to play. Anyhow, that’s my long winded rant on the state of today’s music and why I think Dire Straits are the best British band (with U2 close behind if we added Ireland to the mix). Thanks, I really enjoyed your video.
Knoff did say about illsley that the bass is not complicated, but I can't get it to sound like John does half way through alchemy tunnel of love. It's underrated
Interesting that he started finger picking the guitar because of an old beat up acoustic guitar he was playing. Finger picking allows you to do certain things that you just can't do with a pick, or at least it sounds different and it definitely became Mark's unique trademark.
This is pretty tangential, but I remember watching Clive James's TV show in which Mark helps Clive write and record a country song in Nashville. It was quite funny.
Sometimes we want to relive our youth, or moment. Its selfish to keep people "in a box" for nostalgia's sake. Savor those moments, and understand artists like to be known for work, but dont want to be 1 trick pony either.
They are great. Let's enjoy the band work, leave them alone. However my admiration for Mark Knofler took a hit when I learned how much he "borrowed" from Snowy White...
Its a crying shame that they are not getting bAck together ive never forgotton those magical days when they wre constantly in the charts i suppose ill hAve tocontenc myself with the music of brilliat musiciAns
Footage on this video of The Silver Cleff Awards...Knebworth wow we were therethe best line up of all, Tears for Fears, .Elton John, Status Quo, Cliff Richards,, Phil Collins, Genesis, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page,, Paul Mcartney and Wings, Pink Floyd...to name but a few....
@@stephenalanmoore7278 I don't think so. No one in England would know how to pronounce it either. There's many countless Scottish towns which are pronounced different to their spellings (such as Kircaldy, Milngavie and Kircudbright) and which only locals would know how to pronounce properly. There are many in England too.
Love the Dire Straits and saw them live once. But I am a huge Beatles fan and for most of my life, of course, there’s no way they’ll be getting together. December 8 1980 settled that one.
I try to stay away from these videos that use a clickbait line to make you watch a history of someone or something and mayve will address the byline in 15 seconds 7/8 of the way through the video.
I’m not defending anyone, but it’s between the brothers. Outside of them, it’s really not our business. And I’m glad they didn’t reunite. If the momentum and spirit isn’t there, reunions pretty much suck.
Thank goodness for that . Too many OAP bands well past their sell by date , living on past glories and trying to still rake in the money while the name still brings in the dollars whilst fuelling their inflated egos . Old men playing at being 20 something Rock stars again is really rather pathetic . Good for Dire Straits for not going down that road .
I disagree 100% I went to see The Who in Barcelona & 4 generations were there! Even the youngest in the audience admitted they are still a great sound putting today's so called good groups to shame!
Mark Knopfler is Dire Straits. Watching him as a solo artist you are not only getting his material but also DS material. If DS reform we will only get DS material which, as good as it is, is not as good as having both DS & MK.
I suspect it means that the roadies would have two complete stage setups and that while the band was playing at one location there would be another crew setting up the stage and equipment for the next location and the roadies would leapfrog each other. Hopefully that makes sense.
Even though it’s highly unlikely that there ever will be a reunion, like Mark said. I yet, really hope there will be. Their songs have really helped me though rough times, so would love too see them live. Have seen cover bands (amazing ones), but still not the same thing as hearing the ogs. But yeah, I guess I have to live on my hope
It's Mark's loss if he can't forget Old grudges and bad words. Dire Straits experienced something extraordinary. The stress of touring and fame broke them up. It would be beneficial to at least get together privately and talk.
Mark Knopfler has been producing sentimental drivel for the past 10 years that sounds like one album blends into the next, who's listening to this sleepy stuff? He seems more interested in making music he likes than the music his fans like. If you watch any live performance of the last 10 years, the audience only wake up when he plays a Dire Straits song! What would be appreciated and a lot more popular is an acoustic version double album of Dire Straits songs!!
Saw them in Southern California in the 90s and left the concert thinking "these guys are even better live" which isn't always the case with great bands. Best wishes to all the band members for your truly inspirational music.
Thier harmoneis must be PERFECT...espcially on Heavy Feul
“Alchemy” was pure brilliance.
Best live album for ever.
Yes indeed
Dire Straits my favorite band of all time. As a guitar player, Mark is in my top 3 favorites with Hendrix & Santana. Dire Straits live Christchurch NZ March 1986 was musically the finest of many gigs ive been to. An amazing night & only $25. Thanks for the video
In March 1986, did you know that a whopping 10% of the entire nation went to his NZ concerts? I went the the Mt Smart Auckland one.
The Sultans of Swing from Alchemy Live is the best piece of live music you will ever see and hear, it is truly epic and flawless.
I would counter that with telegraph road and say sultans from the mandela concert is the best version.
Most overplayed song ever.
@@johnredpathAgreed. Telegraph Road is one of the best live tracks of all time, in my honest opinion.
Comparison is the thief of joy; FFS 🤦♂️ just enjoy listening to your music.
I'll counter your counter with Tunnel of Love, live at Wembley 1985...
Cause they are 70 in the shade. That’s why. Never in my life have I witnessed people asking multi millionaire 70 + year olds when they are going back to work. We don’t live forever people. Remember old age and death? It still exists.
We're not "asking them when they're going back to work", we're dreaming of the possibility❤❤❤....you can't blame us for doing that as regards a band who created such magic together!! (even if it's extremely unlikely it'll ever happen)....
Of course there's a difference between dreaming about something and being annoying about it - that at least is clear....
Exactly Granddad's belong at home with their family enjoying the slow pace and family time ,
Marks made his millions and owes the fans nothing, je toured the World for decades with Dire Straits, it's done, get over it people, move on, enjoy the Alchemy Live and On Every Street Tour dvd😂
Thank you, Grimm Reaper. 💀💀💀
No bs. Retiring is what kills . Babies on motion stay in motion. All centurions work throughout 90s
It's funny.... people think entertainers aren't real.....can you imagine your 75 year old grandpa running around a stage, touring, and heck, staying up past 9pm!
Mark is vastly underrated. His sound is so unique that I can spot it in literally seconds. One of the greatest of his generation.
Oh no not again that 'underrated' thing, he isn't. Has fans all over the world!
@@MrSparklespring When I say that he's underrated, I mean that he's not talked about in the same vain as other great guitarists of his generation or is rarely mentioned. I am not speaking of his popularity. They are two very distinct things. 😏
@Rob954ever Well maybe in America but surely not in Europe.
@@MrSparklespring whatever bro.... Jesus.🤦🏻
@@Rob954ever Jesus has nothing to do with it, lol!
Down To The Waterline and Six Blade Knife are two of my favorites. They became MTV darlings after that.
I am a child of the 60s I’ve been around a lot of incredible guitar players in my life but my favorite is always been Mark Knopfler thank you Mark❤
Best ever guitarist. You know who you are listening to with just ONE sustained note.
Wrong
Agreed. BB King and Jeff Beck too
Silly comment - not possible to compare all the greats as they were/are all different
@@marcdaniels9079 It's called an opinion. Who is the best can only be based on opinion, there is no absolute measure. In your world, I am the equal of Jimmy Hendrix and that can't be argued.
@@jamesball5743 Best is subjective, but definitely a contender
Sadly, I had quit the concert scene before seing Dire Straits live. But when I discovered them I quickly got all their albums and began mixing up a tape with all my favorites, which I keep on my portables today. They had a sound and presence - and lyrics - like no other band of their era.
They were a great band. They broke up and moved on. Have some respect😊
They broke up.
Then they reunited and it wasn't great....on every street album and tour
@@bradmodd7856 I think there needs to be some clarification, because the album and tour was well-received, it just wasn't thought to be of the same standard. But then, how could you top something like Brothers In Arms? It'd be a massive achievement to even do an album with as much success once. I think it's better to say - the album was great, it just wasn't Dire Straits-great. It was a commercial success, after all.
@@bradmodd7856 Fair enough, 'On Every Street' didn't manage to sell a whopping 30 million copies worldwide like it's predecessor 'Brothers In Arms' did (which would obviously be extremely difficult to do), but it still sold a very impressive 16 million copies in it's own right, which I don't think is too shabby at all.
The sold out world tour that accompanied that LP was also probably their biggest ever in terms of sheer scale. So 'On Every Street' was hardly an underwelming flop.
There's nothing "disrespectful" about desiring a "great band" to get back together again....I do it regularly!!
Of course there's a difference between desiring something strongly, and being annoying about it....
Dire Straits is absolutely one of my favorite bands. I loved them since 9th grade when Sultans of Swing first hit the airways and I was in awe of the sheer talent, unique sound and control the band had. In America, he wins the most underrated guitarist. Maybe now that new good rock bands are practically nonexistent and the "classic" rockers are getting more attention. Also missed in this video is they played LIVE AID when their mega hit CD Brothers In Arms was released. Perfect Timing. And correction for the video- Money For Nothing is on this CD. I am looking forward to seeing Mark Knopler if really comes to Philadelphia atea again. It seems he keeps his tours lately mostly in the UK. I am now putting on my Making Movies CD, now that I am craving Dire Straits. Another underrated cd that is brilliant!
Making Movies is amazing..just listened to it.
I’ve rediscovered them after years and it feels like coming home…I love them
I’ve been in the same band for 23years. We still have the same, original lineup. I am closer to my band brothers than my own family. It’s certainly a unique relationship.
Pick Withers e Terry Williams were a legendary drummers
100 % true.
Greats Drummers.
What songs did Terry play on ?
The Brothers in Arms album. And everything after .@@lanehogger1532
Watch Williams on alchemy tunnel of love- he sounds amazing. He also came up with the money for nothing intro
one of the greatest shows i ever saw turned me into a lifelong fan listen to them all the time
Mark Knopfler is Dire Straits.
Although the band, every member was an excellent musician, I agree with you. Knopfler is the most underrated, guitarist, songwriter, and arranger in rock. Although he does have a great following, it still amazes me that he is not universally recognized as the master that he is. My favorite musician.
@@roberteberle2305 I agree. While he's gotten tons of recognition over the decades, he is still underappreciated by the rock community at large.
Although I've never been into what is probably their "greatest hit", his talents are on full display in Sultans of Swing - Alchemy Live.
@roberteberle2305 Who told you that Mark Knopfler was underrated? Where did you get that information from?
@@roberteberle2305 Who told you that Mark Knopfler was underrated? Where did you get that information from?
@@ElvarMasson from God! You’re upset with me because I said Mark Knopfler is underrated? Wow. Sorry I committed that Terrible transgression
This band is one of my favorite childhood memories. I’m an even bigger fan now ❤️💯
‘Dire Straits then became a 2 member ensemble..’….(what?!?) So David leaves in 1980 and Pick leaves in 1982 and that suddenly makes them a ‘2 member ensemble’. Remarks like that and the one about David being a ‘backup guitarist’ are embarrassing to listen to. Please do your research before mashing together a story like this.
Yes, I agree. And that was Terry Williams you showed when talking about Pick Withers.
You missed out most of the relevant points of the band's progress.
You know nothing about the subject, it's just a bunch of stock images, and misinformation.
One of the best bands ever,!!!
Mark Knopfler unul dintre cei mai mari compozitori ai lumi. ❤🙏🌷
I love Mark Knopfler,he has never done a bad album for me since 1978 and I look forward to his next release
It is not uncommon for many bands to reach their Dire Straits.
😁🎶🎹🎶🎸🎶Play On
It would be fun if his earlier band, Brewer’s Droop reformed. The high point of a gig of theirs I went to was when they divided the crowd into the ‘Fkrs’ and ‘Wnkrs’. The ‘Fs’ had to yell ‘Ws!’ at the ‘Wkrs’ and vice-versa. It was great fun, never to be forgotten.
I'm sure I saw them in London at The Half Moon in Dulwich.
Have you ever been?
@@Isleofskye No. Sounds like a good place. Does it still have bands?
@@stephensmith799 Hello Stephen. Your question prompted me to just ring them and they told me that 7 years ago "Fullers" took over and made it a Private Function Room,I expect, as always, these days, it will come down to ££££.:(
The reason I asked is that one of the regular musicians on the circuit then was Stevie Smith, who played a mean Harp/Mouth Orga.
Good Luck:)
@@Isleofskye Alas, I’m not that Stevie Smith. But I play in a 10-piece soul band so am always on the look-out for venues
Dire straits are considering reforming with Chris Rea instead of Knopfler. Going to be called Dire Rea
😂😂😂 Thank you!
😂😂😂😂
That joke is about 40 years old...lol
Haha.
🙈🤣👍
I wish see them for the last time in the rock and roll hall of fame. Just and effort for the audience would be great
Ce qui différencie Mark de la plupart des guitaristes, c'est surtout la sensibilité dans son toucher, ses attaques franches et nettes, pratiquement toujours "propres", un phrasé à la fois blues, rock teinté de country... tous ces ingrédients pour des titres gravés à jamais dans nos mémoires. Super documentaire (dommage qu'il n'y a pas de traduction en français, j'ai un peu de mal à tout comprendre). Je ne pourrais pas dire quels sont les titres que je préfère tant ils sont pratiquement tous bons ! Peut-être "Brothers in Arms", "Shangri-La", "One World"...
loved the Beatles ,when they did rock n roll in the early daze
Even though I love the music Mark puts out nowadays...for me it still doesn't quite come up to the beautiful magic he created with Dire Straits ❤❤❤❤.... that's not denying the immense talent he displays as a solo artist though!!
This is why I will ALWAYS hold onto the dream of DS coming back together (EVEN IF it's unlikely to ever happen)❤❤❤
I started learning guitar because of Hotel California and Sultans of swing. Even to this day after thousands of listens I will pickup another nuanced note that I haven't heard before. There are many awesome guitar players, but few have as much impact on learning guitar players as Mark.Mark himself says you have to really want it, it isn't easy. But put in the effort and you can be just as good. Likely not as famous though!
No mention of Chris White the saxophonist who played that magical little piece on Latest Trick.
DS Alchemy is just epic and possibly one of the greatest live performances
my favourite band and the soundtrack of my life
Loved his collaboration with James Taylor
The entire 'Sailing To Philadelphia' album is also available to enjoy on TH-cam, if you are interested.
It’s a shame you didn’t mention David when talking about what they are doing now. He’s still making albums as a solo artist and has done so since leaving the band. Mark has even played on some of them.
How about a 50 year reunion gig at Glastonbury 2027 ?
Engage with some new fans & invite along some special guests
I just had a 53-year-old reunion with my fellow ex-pupils at a Memorial Service to celebrate the school in Central London. We left each other @ 17 then embarked on life's journey and met up when we were all retired or semi-retired. Quite surreal, like arranging a meet-up for current 17-year-olds in 2077 :)
They wouldn’t be as great as they once were when they were younger anyway. Better to step away than embarrass themselves.
Another reason they won't get back together again might be that Mark sold all his guitars for huge money through a fairly recent Sotheby's auction. I thought he may have permanently retired after that, but perhaps not. Dire Straits was always very much about Mark who wrote and sung the music, which was identified by his almost unique guitar playing style. The man is a genius.
He has been an incredible artist with some amazing work under his belt, but after playing his latest album a few times, he just sounds tired and uninterested. I guess he’s getting old like all the greats. Shame really.
Most, not all
Nothing to do with selling some guitars.
At least when it comes to playing live
Not all and 25% of the 8 million went to charity. The reason was he hoped they would be played instead of stored away.
Telegraph Road at Alchemy album is the best so far. Love Dire Straits. I wish they could get together again.
My Fav Band!!!❤
Dire straits. It's just their eclectic style, iconic. ❤🎸🎸🎸🎵🎶😎
Mark&DS did their best... but sometimes many paths open their mouths so much that they suck us in and we have to make choices. Although Mark is not a choicy person, he had to chart his destiny. Good luck Dire&Rea ❤️💥❤️💥❤️💥🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
You asked who is our favourite British rock band and for me the answer is easy. Dire Straits by a mile. I say so because of how much they move me emotionally, especially during live performances like Alchemy, the best live show, ever. Mark’s guitar is plugged into his heart and though I love his voice, his guitar actually does most of the singing. Alan Clark is a wizard on keys, as is Terry Williams on drums, my favourite DS drummer. John Illsley (the only start to finish member other than Mark) is a hugely underrated bass player and his work in Alchemy is a testament to this. I’ve yet to see a band perform in sync as a unit as well they did during Alchemy. It’s a shame that music like this just doesn’t exist on a larger scale as we’ve become A.D.D., single serving, 3 minutes a song kind of listeners. This method makes more money for the labels as bands like late 70’s - early 80’s Dire Straits simply wouldn’t be encouraged to play the way they used to play. Anyhow, that’s my long winded rant on the state of today’s music and why I think Dire Straits are the best British band (with U2 close behind if we added Ireland to the mix). Thanks, I really enjoyed your video.
Knoff did say about illsley that the bass is not complicated, but I can't get it to sound like John does half way through alchemy tunnel of love. It's underrated
By happy coincidence they are playing in Chania Crete on July 4,Im going to see them and hopefully meet Phil Palmer whose one of my Heroes!
Ti ringrazio a tutto quello che fatto per far star bene la gente❤
One point: Alan Clark played till 1992 On Every Street tour.
Interesting that he started finger picking the guitar because of an old beat up acoustic guitar he was playing. Finger picking allows you to do certain things that you just can't do with a pick, or at least it sounds different and it definitely became Mark's unique trademark.
This is pretty tangential, but I remember watching Clive James's TV show in which Mark helps Clive write and record a country song in Nashville. It was quite funny.
Favourite. FAMILY
Because you heard that Taylor Swift song and really took it to heart.
Sultans of swing is my favorite song.
My favorite English band is The Smiths.
dire straits off course.just love them.there are other very fast players,but thats, all it is.
Dire straits since my childhood
My favorite British band is Smokie with lead singer Alan Barton and second Dire Straits and why was nothing about guitarist Hal Lindes in this video?
mark knopfler is his songs are stories and mankind's history dire straits as well
Sometimes we want to relive our youth, or moment. Its selfish to keep people "in a box" for nostalgia's sake. Savor those moments, and understand artists like to be known for work, but dont want to be 1 trick pony either.
MK is a genius.
I would give so much money to see "Dire Straits" in concert...
They are great. Let's enjoy the band work, leave them alone. However my admiration for Mark Knofler took a hit when I learned how much he "borrowed" from Snowy White...
Its a crying shame that they are not getting bAck together ive never forgotton those magical days when they wre constantly in the charts i suppose ill hAve tocontenc myself with the music of brilliat musiciAns
Even if they did, they wouldn't be the same as they were.
@@toby9999 yeah maybe you're right
The one band I wish would make a comeback with a world tour...
Footage on this video of The Silver Cleff Awards...Knebworth wow we were therethe best line up of all, Tears for Fears, .Elton John, Status Quo, Cliff Richards,, Phil Collins, Genesis, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page,, Paul Mcartney and Wings, Pink Floyd...to name but a few....
I also think let's remember them at the alchemy stage, they and him won't be able to reproduce that now
I'm still laughing at Beersden Glasgow.😆 It's pronounced Bear's den pal.
That's the Americans for you. 😀
@@stephenalanmoore7278 I don't think so. No one in England would know how to pronounce it either. There's many countless Scottish towns which are pronounced different to their spellings (such as Kircaldy, Milngavie and Kircudbright) and which only locals would know how to pronounce properly. There are many in England too.
If you had showed me a picture of him now I would never guess that is Mark.
Love the Dire Straits and saw them live once. But I am a huge Beatles fan and for most of my life, of course, there’s no way they’ll be getting together. December 8 1980 settled that one.
And November 29,2001…..
9:03 Not true! Alan was a member to the last day! He toured also on the On Every Street tour.
Two man say they're jesus, one of them must be wrong.
Who dreamed that one up?
Jesus, she's black.
Once received 5 "£20" notes all with the same serial number.
Well,at least, one of them was ok....
Why would they need to get back together? He can play/sing everything they ever did without the old band anyway.
I agree wholeheartedly. Mark Knopfler also certainly doesn't need the money, stress or media intrusion either.
He doesn't at all but he has never sounded the same solo when I have seen him. The alchemy era, they were amazing sounding.
I love Dire Straits and this is decent content but for the life of me I can't figure out why you are using images of American football for this video.
I was wondering the same lol
The football images are from their video walk of life .👍
There were two videos for walk of life. One sports related the other just people walking
@@chrissmith7669 Ahhhh makes sense now!
It’s bears den not beersdn its near Mill Guy but most outside of Scotland will pronounce it how it written Milngavie
He had enough! And he is right!
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Chris Rea lol, have you seen the state of him. I'm not a fan but I've always liked that they did not get back to get back They don't need the money.
After the HOF induction, Mark said he would've gone if David had wanted to.
Stones '70's Dire Straits '80's Oasis '90's
Mark will not reform the band because he chose music over money. That's a good choice in my book.
Sei il mio preferito❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I try to stay away from these videos that use a clickbait line to make you watch a history of someone or something and mayve will address the byline in 15 seconds 7/8 of the way through the video.
He doesn’t speak to his own brother
Yeah, like Ray Davies who has had a pretty crappy relationship with HIS brother Dave. Always loved Knopfler's music, dislike him as a person.
I’m not defending anyone, but it’s between the brothers. Outside of them, it’s really not our business. And I’m glad they didn’t reunite. If the momentum and spirit isn’t there, reunions pretty much suck.
A lot of families are fractured.
@@zoeslovely7096 Tell me about it.
@@keithf_ Same with Andy Bradbury and hi Brother Malcolm..
Thank goodness for that . Too many OAP bands well past their sell by date , living on past glories and trying to still rake in the money while the name still brings in the dollars whilst fuelling their inflated egos . Old men playing at being 20 something Rock stars again is really rather pathetic . Good for Dire Straits for not going down that road .
I disagree 100% I went to see The Who in Barcelona & 4 generations were there! Even the youngest in the audience admitted they are still a great sound putting today's so called good groups to shame!
Some artists/bands still sound very good well into their 70’s. Some, sadly, do not and should retire permanently. It is an individual thing.
Mark Knopfler is Dire Straits. Watching him as a solo artist you are not only getting his material but also DS material. If DS reform we will only get DS material which, as good as it is, is not as good as having both DS & MK.
What does _leapfrogging stages_ mean.
I suspect it means that the roadies would have two complete stage setups and that while the band was playing at one location there would be another crew setting up the stage and equipment for the next location and the roadies would leapfrog each other. Hopefully that makes sense.
My favorite album is the best of Dire Straits "Money for Nothing"....
Does anyone know the cause of Jack Sonni's death?
What’s with all the old cowboy NFL cIips ?don’t understand.
They were on the video that was released with one of their songs. Don’t forget it was the MTV era.
I have a feeling that they were featured on the "Walk of Life" video
@@garethpoole1645 nice call !
Their from the video walk of life 😀
@@garethpoole1645Yep. I assume boosted sales in US with that video.
There's something unexpected. Mark worked longer with members when a soloist than Dire Straits, and there were few replacements.
One word egos
Even though it’s highly unlikely that there ever will be a reunion, like Mark said. I yet, really hope there will be. Their songs have really helped me though rough times, so would love too see them live. Have seen cover bands (amazing ones), but still not the same thing as hearing the ogs. But yeah, I guess I have to live on my hope
It's Mark's loss if he can't forget Old grudges and bad words. Dire Straits experienced something extraordinary. The stress of touring and fame broke them up. It would be beneficial to at least get together privately and talk.
Should have attributed Wikipedia since much of the bio was virtually verbatim from Wiki.
Next time try lowering your voice and boosting ng the gain on the interview
Mark Knopfler has been producing sentimental drivel for the past 10 years that sounds like one album blends into the next, who's listening to this sleepy stuff?
He seems more interested in making music he likes than the music his fans like.
If you watch any live performance of the last 10 years, the audience only wake up when he plays a Dire Straits song!
What would be appreciated and a lot more popular is an acoustic version double album of Dire Straits songs!!
THE CLASH and STIFF LITTLE FINGERS
There to old anyway have to play to small crowds and not a lot of money😊
AND he created Beavis & Butthead, King of the Hill, and Office Space!
First 30 seconds were good. No narrator required. Thumbs up for Mark, thumbs down for the narrator.
Dire Strats
A lot of waffle & unnecessary fleshing out with this video.
The reason for no Dire Straits reunion starts at 6:40.
You know you forgot Chris White?
I really don't ever need to hear the bloody awful Walk of Life or Twisting by the Pool ever again,THANKYOU! Bloody terrible dross!
Agree, but although the former is overplayed, it is an inconsequential part of their discography. The first four albums and 'Alchemy' are wonderful.
@@yassassin6425 Brothers in Arms, minus the hit songs, is brilliant. I never owned the last album, after I heard the two singles, I saved my money.
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