One of the best acoustic intros to any song, I have heard cleaner and more incredible sounding live intros however there is no soul on them. When you see these guys smiling at each other on stage you know these guys are for real and are having fun up there and so is the crowd. No one smiles anymore on stage these days, asides from U2's show, what happened to music!!! No wonder U2 makes their own rules and is still using the same crew for 30 years back stage. Joe Oh. Is still their mixer today.
I have this entire concert on a VHS tape and would rescue it before just about anything else if my house caught fire. I watched it live that night - and as far away from my parents as I could that cold wet Melbourne night! Thank God for TH-cam 'cos the copy I have is fading fast so you're awesome for uploading this DogSwede1. Like Sture Hall below says....just listen (and enjoy) to the worlds best guitarist in action.
Mr. Knopfler. I thank God for giving you this gift. In return you give it to us . You're my favorite guitarist along with both my son's that are in their 20's. Once again . Thank you.
After so many years, Mark´s guitar still sends shivers down my spine... This song reminds me of the old good times, the late 80s, when I was only a teenager and the summers on the coast of Spain were neverending... No worries, no obligations, no need for anything but music and friends. Mark and Dire Straits are the OST of my 38 years... Long live Mark on stage! Spain loves you.
I was living in NZ at the time of this concert and they broadcast in simulcast. For those that don’t remember simulcast broadcasts you had the video on tv and the sound was from an FM station that you tuned your radio receiver into to get the sound in full stereo Oooooh so hi tech back then. I loved this version and thought I’d never hear it again let alone see the video again. Thank god for TH-cam and those people that keep gems like this - I believe this is the only concert they ever did this version - it’s so rare - thank you for bringing it back
This has to be the best version of this song. When you get to around half way and hear that beautiful bass rift start it is magic. Why didnt they release this as a music video? But at least we have this wonderful version on TH-cam. Thankyou
i was at this concert they were here in auss for wat seemed an eternity doing gig after gig this was takin on the very last show they sound so good on video but ten times better when youre actually there i went twice in sydney and once in melbourne dire straits will forever be imortalised by myself
SIMPLY MY FAVOURITE LIVE VERSION OF ANY D STRAITS SONG! Though i prefer studio recordings of some others, this is the coolest "different" version EVER!!!
This is the best version that I have ever heard them do of this song. At the midway point when they switch over to the traditional version I got chills. I wish this concert was available on DVD.
I live in New Zealand and had this taped live on VHS video tape as it was broadcast live to here (pretty sure this would be the one anyway), man I watched this concert heaps of times back then but had lost it a long time ago. It was a great concert.
@lemontree73 - I agree, I became a Christian a year after this concert (I was a bit obsessed with Dire Straits, Pink Floyd & Genesis!), and so didn't keep the copy I had...but interesting to look back now.
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Man... they just don't do music like this anymore. What a gem.
This version is absolutely magical. I can't stop listening to it.
Over 35 years ago! I was 30, now I am almost 65 and still absolutely love the music of Dire Straits
I was fortunate to be there that night. IMHO, the best version of this song.
I've never found a better rendition of this song.. in the studio is great, here....phenomenal ❤
There should be a studio version of that. It's perfect.
I agree ❤
Dire Straits are almost certainly the best band of all time.
MK - the modern day Maestro.
I wonder how many generations must go by before we get another like you.
im gonna tab this one this version is the best i've ever heard
did you tab it?
True true
One of the best acoustic intros to any song, I have heard cleaner and more incredible sounding live intros however there is no soul on them. When you see these guys smiling at each other on stage you know these guys are for real and are having fun up there and so is the crowd. No one smiles anymore on stage these days, asides from U2's show, what happened to music!!! No wonder U2 makes their own rules and is still using the same crew for 30 years back stage. Joe Oh. Is still their mixer today.
I LOVE TOWATCH HIS HANDS!!!!
The transition is what gets me.... pure genius surely
that intro by Mark on the guitar, just works. Gentle hands.
Dazzzzling... Priceless...Knopflerian.... Love you Mark!!!! ❤🎶🎸❤️
" that's very nice, very nice "
i love the way he compliments the crowd :)
was there, appreciate it now,,,more than then
Delicious version!!... delightful Mark!..🤩🤩😘😘
If I make it to Heaven I hope this is what music sounds like there; surely it must right? Merry Christmas everyone 2021
And here we are again this year
I have this entire concert on a VHS tape and would rescue it before just about anything else if my house caught fire. I watched it live that night - and as far away from my parents as I could that cold wet Melbourne night! Thank God for TH-cam 'cos the copy I have is fading fast so you're awesome for uploading this DogSwede1. Like Sture Hall below says....just listen (and enjoy) to the worlds best guitarist in action.
Eu tambem penso assim o melhor guitarrista do mundo... sou fã
Mark is on top of his game with this truely magnificent Masterpiece.
there's simply no match for this! this is THE most amazing live performance of a song I ever herad!
The definitive version of this song....forever!
Mr. Knopfler. I thank God for giving you this gift. In return you give it to us . You're my favorite guitarist along with both my son's that are in their 20's. Once again . Thank you.
After so many years, Mark´s guitar still sends shivers down my spine...
This song reminds me of the old good times, the late 80s, when I was only a teenager and the summers on the coast of Spain were neverending... No worries, no obligations, no need for anything but music and friends.
Mark and Dire Straits are the OST of my 38 years... Long live Mark on stage! Spain loves you.
I don't belive it, every thing may be better than we imagine... really the BEST VERSION I'VE EVER HEARD
Best version ever. Anything made in Australia is awesome.
that transition is just amazing....they know what they are doing:)
"is all this stuff working? unbelievable"
I was living in NZ at the time of this concert and they broadcast in simulcast. For those that don’t remember simulcast broadcasts you had the video on tv and the sound was from an FM station that you tuned your radio receiver into to get the sound in full stereo Oooooh so hi tech back then. I loved this version and thought I’d never hear it again let alone see the video again. Thank god for TH-cam and those people that keep gems like this - I believe this is the only concert they ever did this version - it’s so rare - thank you for bringing it back
one of the best versions of this ds classic
I listen to this every coupla weeks, sooo good
This has to be the best version of this song.
When you get to around half way and hear that beautiful bass rift start it is magic.
Why didnt they release this as a music video?
But at least we have this wonderful version on TH-cam.
Thankyou
What a version!!!
i was at this concert they were here in auss for wat seemed an eternity doing gig after gig this was takin on the very last show they sound so good on video but ten times better when youre actually there i went twice in sydney and once in melbourne dire straits will forever be imortalised by myself
SIMPLY MY FAVOURITE LIVE VERSION OF ANY D STRAITS SONG! Though i prefer studio recordings of some others, this is the coolest "different" version EVER!!!
I was there in Melbourne when they did this version, and when they switched to the electric version .... amazing .... you had to be there
Definitely the best version. Underrated band this men...
This brilliance happened 34 years ago today!
I was at this concert which was also televised live in Australia.... I have a copy on tape..
Not only the crowd , but also his brothers in arms working for the musik , and his brothers & sisters too ...!!!
this is amazing..the golden era of dire straits...the man could get a tune out of a leg of a chair i reckon.!!!!!
The best version of this song ever.
Thank you so much DogSwede1 for uploading such a rare piece of video.
This is why TH-cam rules!
wow
It's so beautiful 😊
Jesus the sound a that 61" fender at round 4:30 is just awsum brings chills down my spine
actually seems to be a Schecter Dream Machine Strat if I'm not wrong
April 26 1986??? Tschernobyl exploded that day! But now I know whay I remind that date - it´s because of that version! Soso great Mark!
this version........so sweet!!!!! DogSwede you are my hero-thanks for all you do . TKR
This iverson is truly the most amazing Wow! and the lead up Wow
This is so good...
M.K is master in musical arrangement . each tour he makes different version of almost every song .
Absolutely sweet version.
great intro, so beautiful acoustic guitar...
RIP jack sonni
Beautiful in 2021 British sunshine😎🌴🍹
This is the best version that I have ever heard them do of this song. At the midway point when they switch over to the traditional version I got chills. I wish this concert was available on DVD.
MIND BLOWING, LOVE IT!
Brilliantly played. Especially for Oz.
This is simply Beautiful. When he is playing the acoustic it is so calming. Love seeing his Clawhammer style up close its so effortless!!!!!
Love this version. WHAT A GREAT SONG!!! Thanks for this great post. Thanks my friend!
I live in New Zealand and had this taped live on VHS video tape as it was broadcast live to here (pretty sure this would be the one anyway), man I watched this concert heaps of times back then but had lost it a long time ago. It was a great concert.
Masterpiece, what a classic.
also the dance he makes in Ride across the river Live :D
he's so cool xD
fenomenal esse guitarrista, talentoso e afrente do seu tempo... sou fã. vida longa a mark knopfler
Thinking of someone very special that I miss back home.
I had forgotten about this great version, thanks.
Golden..
Magical music...
What a G, that Mark Knopfler.
Thanks DogSwede1, much love.
totally worth 7 minutes of my time!!!
Amazing
Meet my love when play this music thnxs Mark
What can you say. Magnifique...
Quelle fluidité sublime...
ARE YOU FRACKING KIDDING ME!!.....Now thats what I'm talking about!!......Freaking MAGNIFICENT!!
Great song.
God but I love this...
Thank Dog! this is the BEST!....Also. For Teamforducks, the guitar is a Gibson Chet Atkins mdl.
Thank Dog! this is the BEST!....Also. For Teamforducks, the guitar is a Gibson Chet Atkins mdl.
Sonni's stage presence really adds to the band on this tour shame he didnt stay on or was not with the band for longer
At 2:41 it is simply extraordinary, what a wonderful feeling.
where did the idea of doing this as a calypso come from? this is fabulous
Thank you :) my favorite so far away
i think i even like this performance better than Studio version :) this has such a nice good feel to it :)
Great song Dire Straits is the best rock bend in the 80'. Mike Knopfler is the best guitar player in the world.
"Set?...Does all this stuff work?...Ah, screw it...play a calypso version then!"
3:46 exelent Sound Change ! Dire Straits For Ever..
Amo amo amo amo a Dire Straits
fantastic version ever!!!! SRS RECORDS made in spain Live in sidney,australia,april 26,1986 En venta solo para espana...
The best!!! Fuck yeah you guys!! YOU rock 🚹!!!!👍✌🌝🌚⚡☁⛅👀👀☔🌌ℹℹℹℹ
Merveilleux ! Mark est magnifique, ses musiciens aussi.
Best version , easy said!
Bravo to the all time Legend.....
Mestre Mark knopfler show o melhor de todos os tempos
lol
MK: "Is all that stuff workin'? Unbelieveable..."
3:45 Chills man, chills...
I just love this one of Mark Knopler.
@lemontree73 - I agree, I became a Christian a year after this concert (I was a bit obsessed with Dire Straits, Pink Floyd & Genesis!), and so didn't keep the copy I had...but interesting to look back now.
They could include this in a future remaster of Brothers in Arms as an extra (if they haven't before).
absolutely
Just lissen best band forewer
That guitar Mark is playing is a Morris thin-bodied nylon-string electric-acoustic. They sound sweet but cost a bomb back then.