I remember when my dad finished restoring his 1965 Corvette he took me out on the first drive, and when he pulled onto the highway he put this song on; it’s a memory I’ll never forget the sound of the V8 and the sound of Dire Straits one of my all-time favourite moments with my dad
One great memory for you and I bet it's a great memory for your dad. One great song and a great car. 65 Vett not too shaby. Had a couple myself. Love this song. Cheers.
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal TH-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET th-cam.com/video/FxuUeMWb4-8/w-d-xo.html and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
Never heard anyone else play it like on the official soundtrack - in fact Knopfler was never able to repeat the exact riff that is on the original soundrack - it's magic, and it happened and never happened again.
I am 81 and dancing around in the kitchen listening to this. Had the golden opportunities to see Dire Straits live a couple of times. Great memories, classic music.
His playing is instantly recognizable. I remember when I first heard Sultans - it was about 1 a.m., I was driving, and I pulled over to listen, thinking "WHO is THAT?" Start of a lifelong love affair with Knopfler and his music.
He is like David Gilmore from Pink Floyd, he can hold your attention by playing one note. Love Telegraph Road. Surprised Dire Straits aren't classed as Progressive Rock.
I'm 49, from behind of iron curtain (if you know what I mean :)) - they got MTV and other stuff only after 1989 or so, but still I'm he first generation who knew that this is something new. The young generation has MTV everywhere now, but this is not the same epic MTV than it was back in time. But I still keep listening this song from time to time - to me this is the best version of the song - it has so much energy, and really love this song!
The drummer is quite underrated he’s killing the intro and entire song to boot! With ease as well almost like it’s lonely for nothing in the most bad ass way possible!
Sting's voice always sounds like he lifted 80's youth energy to the heights with such a distinctive and unique talent. Makes me feel like watching him, grab an "80s Pepsi" and enjoy the vibe. 👌
Crazy to think that this legendary song only came out a couple weeks before this performance. I was listening to the build-up, wondering why the crowd wasnt going bananas, but this was probably the first time most of the people in the crowd actually heard it.
Yes sir, this was the first performance of this song....that I am aware of. And I was there. Gad to go to summer school after this, U was a bad boy that year.
28th of June according to google, so quite literally a couple of weeks. Mustve been mad hearing this beast of a tune for the first time at a LIVE concert
Think this was the first ever performance. And the song was released before Live Aid, but it wasn't a hit until after Live Aid, so would have been pretty unknown. I believe it got into the top 10 around three weeks after this show
@@frantiseklukes4509 I first listened to this stuff at your age, 32 years ago.😎I noticed the drum intro and fell in love with the instrument. This music can be the start of something beautifull. Start learning an instrument if you haven't already started, and you have a partner that never lets you down.👋
I agree I love the beginning of the song with the drums the problem is the most of the radio stations don't start the music started with that they don't let it play out
Funny story, the guy playing the drums played with Dave Edmonds/Rockpile/Nick Lowe. Literally his entire contribution to this entire album was only the drum intro. They hired a session guy to replace all his drum tracks on the songs other than the intro to money for nothing. Having to live that down would have been rough for me, to say the least
37 years ago I was at the stadium and saw the whole concert. So many amazing performances, including this one. I got so caught up in the concert I got very bad sunburn and sun stroke - ended up in hospital a couple days later with bad burns - was all worth it though 😊 Live Aid was one of the best experiences of my life.
as a 26 year old i'm very jealous. I wish i could've seen them live back then. I can only imagine how great the experience would have been. You have every right to feel blessed
Someone said : "Live Aid wasn't just Queen" Best comment ever!!! One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate..... One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
It actually makes sense. The original song was written to rub it in the faces of less successful people complaining about musicians getting to be rich. So it only makes sense that this song is played at a charity concert, to rub it in the faces of the people who complain about giving money to people who need it.
@Dual Shock "it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert." - Not really, provided your attention span extends past the song's mere title...
You may be over-thinking this. Back in the day Money for Nothing was just a song about some t**t being unhappy about a rock band making money out f their music.
My dad played this for me too in 1985 when I was 6 years old. At 43 I'm blessed to have had an amazing musical experience upbringing by the coolest dad ever. My dad passed away a while back. At least he got to see me partner up with the true founder of MTV. Nyhl Henson has become family to me. He's filling in as my care giver and business partner as I'm autistic. This was my favorite song growing up my dad used to play me on the way to school in his 1982 Datsun Maxima. God bless all the cool dads we had in the 80s who blessed us with such great music. Amen. You're not the only one brother.
Blows my mind how much better this version is than the album version. Being a drummer I'm going to entirely credit Terry Williams for this improvement, who was "not allowed" to play on the record.
Live Aid just seemed to capture a moment in time when all these musicians were in their prime... there's so much energy from every musician that's just a joy to watch. (sidenote - That drop that goes from the drum fills to the main riff is one of the coolest fucking things I've ever heard)
Paulo Silva But just think if they had 20 background dancers, massive light shows and pitch perfect like all groups now use. All of that is just to cover up the lack of talent in today’s performers.
I beleive there are still plenty of bands that have a really good live sound, although it's a shame that the quality of mainstream music has dropped so much.
I'm just amazed at Sting's voice quality. Forget live autotune, personal computers might not have made yet. 0:45 Comes on stage, casually stands there, turns around and somehow delivers the most perfect notes. Fufufufu
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal TH-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK th-cam.com/video/mrCJUj03Os8/w-d-xo.html in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
If you like Sting doing that, you ought to see him (it's on TH-cam) sing message in a bottle all by himself on stage at the Secret Policemen's Concert (for Amnesty International).
Ive seen him live, twice, in 1986 and 2011 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He really is this good and better besides. My ears were stunned at that live show.
Ive seen him live twice. In 1986 and 2011. And if he ever goes on the road I will see him again in a heartbeat. True story my friend saw him jamming at the local pub here in Melbourne in 86 on his day off. He had a couple of guys from the band with him. I wanted to punch my friend in the throat.
Sorry to hear of his passing. When our band used to play at Kenny's Castaways in the East Village, NYC in the late 70's/early 80's, he was so damn good, and played in many of the bands who gigged there. Glad to see he got much much bigger gigs and was recognized for his great talents.
It's October 8th, 2021 and myself and my 11 year old eldest are watching and listening to this awesomeness......AND HE LOVES IT. I have succeeded as a father
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal TH-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
Those of us MTV'ers remember this classic very well....Dire Straits featured one of the top 5, all-time greatest guitarists, Mark Knopfler and was just on the edge of legendary status, not to mention that Sting was already iconic because of his work with The Police....This type of music will never be duplicated by any musician now or forever.
I agree! I was 33 at the time, and I loved Dire Straits! Still do! Love the Police. Great music back then. Mark Knopfler is one of the greats. He has an unique guitar style and voice. I miss the 80's. Watching this made me feel really happy!
What I enjoy about watching this is that you can tell that Knopfler and Sting and the rest of 'em are having fun. They're smiling at each other and just having a damn good time. This song is legendary, as are Knopfler's guitar skills.
Dire Straits have been acknowledged as one of the most intelligent and original bands of their era. As the creation of Mark Knopfler, they successfully blended blues-based influences along with country and rock into an instantly timeless mix of atmospheric album tracks, combined with populist, catchy and massive-selling singles. Although they will rightly always be remembered for their sixth studio album, Brothers In Arms, there is so much more to discover in their discrete, influential catalogue.
Whenever I talk to people about favorite bands I mention Dire Straits and I never get a reply from anyone! It’s like a lot of people don’t really know like you said how they have such a great catalog of music. Most people only know this song and sultans
Along with the Queen set, this was a standout. We weren't lucky enough to get tickets for Wembley, but watched the concert from a beach bar on the isle of Jersey in scorching heat, with booze on tap, and a dip in the sea just yards away. I could replay that day over and over again, would sell my soul for it. Unforgettable x
@@jesineri1213 Why doubt him? The man is just speaking with passion about one of his favourite days ever and you come here and shit all over it with your negativity? Go do something better with your life man.
@Jesi Neri I'm 62, which I think you'll find qualifies me to have existed at the time. I was sharing my moment in time, and my own personal point of view . Apologies for our opinions being different but, hey, I'm not losing any sleep over it.
I thought U2, Dire Straits and Queen were the standouts at Wembley. U2 changed the tone of the day when they came on and played "Sunday Bloody Sunday", they were the first act that day to have real weight and presence on stage. Dire Straits had the best musicianship, and gave the tightest performance of the day. Queen, well they had Freddie, even though he wasn't at his best vocally, and the band played good, but nothing out of this world...it was all about his showmanship, and onstage charisma to involve the crowd. Ultravox, Sade and Nik Kershaw played very good sets also.
@@jesineri1213 I was watching it live. Queen stole the show, hands-down. There were other good sets - this one in particular as well as U2s set - but no one rocked it like Queen and that was known long before any movie.
@@jesineri1213 My meaning is quite clear. And no, no one says Paul Young stole the show. But even those who participated said Queen did. Elton John said that to them after their set and the organizer, Geldof, said they were absolutely the best band. Thanks for playing, better luck next time.
I'm so old I saw the Temptations at Disneyland in the early "70's. I got to go to so may epic concerts. I've got all of you youngsters beat, I was born in the '40's.
It's amazing. Never been a big fan of his music, but whenever I hea his live performances, Sting sounds exactly like a recording. He's either a perfectionist or an alien!
@@ColtonBlumhagen not true. In reality no one gives a fuck what you play (RADIOS). Its strictly under their moral and discretion ... so stop speading misinformation. (Bliss, K. (2011, September 1). Canada Lifts Ban on Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing'. Retrieved from www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/canada-lifts-ban-on-dire-straits-money-for-nothing-178222/)
I’m 52 years old, and I couldn’t disagree more. We have a lot of great music, of course, but we also had a lot of real crap that no one remembers or talks about. And that’s true of every era. The 60s have the Beatles and The Who, but they also had the Doodletown Pipers. The 70s had the Eagles and Led Zeppelin, but they also gave us the Osmonds. In the 80s we had Van Halen and Dire Straits, but we also had vanilla ice. Today there are some truly amazing bands like Tame Impala and Warpaint. The reality is that every decade produces a small amount of great music and a ton of crap that is quickly disposed of. But everyone believes that the music they were listening to between the ages of 15 and 24 is the best music of all time because it’s the soundtrack of their lives. It doesn’t matter if you were 15, 50, or 80: the music of your late teens will always be at the top of your playlist.
Live Aid was probably the best concert ever. The Who, Queen, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears, Bowie, Phil Collins, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Sting, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Judas Priest, Hall and Oates, just some of the acts. I'd be keeping my ticket stub from that concert anyway.
It gives me energetic and nostalgic vibes. I used to hear in the Intro/Outro of the Egyptian TV show Mawaaqif wa Taraa'if (Weird and Funny videos) back in the 90s.
I remember playing Dire Straits in the car and my friend said his Dad had got all their albums. I was surprised as his Dad didn't really strike me as the music loving type. I was like "Does your Dad like Dire Straits?!" and he replied "Well.. everyone likes Dire Straits".
@@LOLHAMMER45678 well it depends on what generation we're talking about... lol. There was a time when it got trendy to consider Dire Straits as "uncool". NOnsense
What a time to be a teenager. Watched this live on tv at 16yrs old in NZ and loved every minute. These guys, U2 and Queen were the acts I was waiting for. This was a time when it was still far more about real talent and the performance, rather than being about image and autotune of today...better days...
I was about to comment that hahaha, I mean.. Mark already looks 80's enough, with his headband and all... but Jack (Rhythms) just took it to the next level
If I had a time machine, I’d love to just visit this perfect celebration of music. I was born just 2 years later but this is still my favorite concert - one I was born too late for. Between this & Queen, I’d be in heaven.
I was born 1 year later. This is my kinda music. I listen to the same stuff my parents used to and still listen to today, all the good old stuff! It's sad that we missed those times and we can never get it back.
@@Nucksfan1 Yeah, I feel sorry for you. I saw all the bands in the heyday and had no idea how spoiled my generation was. You can still listen to it though and you're pretty cool if you are here anyway :)
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The good old Dire Straits, simply awesome! I love her! Thank you for this beautiful music!
Never to Be repeated again in History.... This was Monumental Music History... No Music Groups Disrespecting Each other.... Every body Working together.. no Egos. in this Concert !!!! Awesome
I think this is the best version of this song I've heard. It is simply amazing. I love when the main riff starts in this version - you can feel the energy in the stadium.
except that Sting forgets the lyrics at 3:48. He starts to sing "Custom kitchen deliveries" instead of "We got to move these colour TVs". Knopfler gives him a look. Kind of funny. No one is perfect, even Sting.
the most underappreciated guitar riff of all time. Most people can't grasp how impressive this riff is and is always below the more common known riffs which is sad cuz this riff is leagues above any other riff that has been created.
@@aceman6005 That is your opinion. Back from the Dead is one of my favourite songs. The guitar riff is better than anything that came from the classic rock era
Not really. While finger style playing is less common in rock, many country and jazz players (Wes Montgomery) do amazing things without a pick. The same goes for players like the late Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Lindsey Buckingham, and Jeff Beck. Of course, classical players use only their fingers.
I agree. He's said that it's easier and faster to use a pick. Many times when he's using a pick, he uses the other three fingers. Sometimes it's pick only and sometimes it's finger picking. He uses the tools he needs to get the sound he wants. He's not an average guitar player. Willie (there's only one Willie) Nelson also uses pick and fingers. Check out Leo Kottke, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Roy Clark, etc.
The smirk on Knopfler’s face when Sting starts singing the actual backup he sang on the album along with him live. This is an amazing moment in music history
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK on my YT channel in tribute to these 2 amazing songwriters from the North of England. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
I remember when my dad finished restoring his 1965 Corvette he took me out on the first drive, and when he pulled onto the highway he put this song on; it’s a memory I’ll never forget the sound of the V8 and the sound of Dire Straits one of my all-time favourite moments with my dad
that sounds amazing I'm 20 and I have a 99 grand marquis I'm building up v8 engines and rock music truly go together so well!
One great memory for you and I bet it's a great memory for your dad. One great song and a great car. 65 Vett not too shaby. Had a couple myself. Love this song. Cheers.
Awesome story!!!
Marry me!
It wasn't released until 1985 - how come you heard it in 1965!! 😅😅😅
You know you're legend when Sting is your back vocals
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal TH-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET
th-cam.com/video/FxuUeMWb4-8/w-d-xo.html and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
Pretty cool how sting pulls the other guys head in doing backing vocals to let him know he wants him there around 617
Can elden,can you tell me the name of the guy in the white outfit who starts the song? Thanks
Bad ass
@@MJ-xx5pu is david copeland
That guitar riff moves your body even if your frozen solid. It’s so bloody class.
Thank you.
Greatest guitar riff ever. How it got away from Angus Young we'll never know. :P
It really is. I use it to benchmark every sound system I use.
@@hedhunta52 Knopfler is a hell of a producer. His music always has the complete range.
Never heard anyone else play it like on the official soundtrack - in fact Knopfler was never able to repeat the exact riff that is on the original soundrack - it's magic, and it happened and never happened again.
I am 81 and dancing around in the kitchen listening to this. Had the golden opportunities to see Dire Straits live a couple of times. Great memories, classic music.
That's so cool. Keep on rocking. I'm much younger and wish I could too.
Mark Knopfler really is one of the greatest guitarists who has ever lived.
For sure.
His playing is instantly recognizable. I remember when I first heard Sultans - it was about 1 a.m., I was driving, and I pulled over to listen, thinking "WHO is THAT?" Start of a lifelong love affair with Knopfler and his music.
He is like David Gilmore from Pink Floyd, he can hold your attention by playing one note. Love Telegraph Road. Surprised Dire Straits aren't classed as Progressive Rock.
First, second and third that...
@@fozziebear567 exactly!
Somebody please give him his MTV, he deserves it
i don't want today's MTV
Somebody give us BACK our MTV!
and the mtv programs appears.
Nowadays MTV does not deserve these guys.
i raunt my
One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
Maybe Kiss...( Cold Gin )?
Well they kicked some ass on that
flownet07 prince mate...
yup
*AND COMPLEX AS HECC*
I'm 76 and still loving this! Rocking Forever!
only a year behind you and my bose are running hot tonight with mark knopler
Good lads!!... I knew you wouldn't let me down😃
Age is only a number man! Ofc we love this, no matter what!
Хай, бразер. 😂😂😂 Здоровья тебе и твоим близким😊😊😊
@@beachesney7920rock it out!!
I am 71 and in 2024 this is as special asit was when they first sang it this will be enjoyed by my grandchildren❤
I'm 49, from behind of iron curtain (if you know what I mean :)) - they got MTV and other stuff only after 1989 or so, but still I'm he first generation who knew that this is something new. The young generation has MTV everywhere now, but this is not the same epic MTV than it was back in time. But I still keep listening this song from time to time - to me this is the best version of the song - it has so much energy, and really love this song!
Sting is collaborating with Snoop and Dr. Dre! How cool!
true sir!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Mark Knopfler is one of those people who can truly make his instrument speak. I will never get tired of this song.
One of the greatest drum solo's and opening riffs ever.
Yes, that's also true
And layla best riff also
The drummer is quite underrated he’s killing the intro and entire song to boot! With ease as well almost like it’s lonely for nothing in the most bad ass way possible!
Riff is absolutely amazing
@@masterofpuppets6879 Who is the drummer ?
Sting's voice always sounds like he lifted 80's youth energy to the heights with such a distinctive and unique talent. Makes me feel like watching him, grab an "80s Pepsi" and enjoy the vibe. 👌
Crazy to think that this legendary song only came out a couple weeks before this performance. I was listening to the build-up, wondering why the crowd wasnt going bananas, but this was probably the first time most of the people in the crowd actually heard it.
Yes sir, this was the first performance of this song....that I am aware of. And I was there. Gad to go to summer school after this, U was a bad boy that year.
I didn't know that. I assumed the song had been out for a couple of years.
28th of June according to google, so quite literally a couple of weeks. Mustve been mad hearing this beast of a tune for the first time at a LIVE concert
0:27, And yet, at the beginning of the song when Sting started, crowd got a little hyper.
Think this was the first ever performance. And the song was released before Live Aid, but it wasn't a hit until after Live Aid, so would have been pretty unknown.
I believe it got into the top 10 around three weeks after this show
If you're watching this in 2021, I love you and you're not alone.
Me too, merry me
I am as alone as it gets, And that hurts my 16 yo soul
17 years old and listening to the good music
@@frantiseklukes4509 I first listened to this stuff at your age, 32 years ago.😎I noticed the drum intro and fell in love with the instrument. This music can be the start of something beautifull. Start learning an instrument if you haven't already started, and you have a partner that never lets you down.👋
@@frantiseklukes4509 14 and and listening to some kickass music
Still one of the best intros ever. The build up to that amazing guitar riff...... Oh my god
yes we could use that in today's music😎
@@gittejonny or at least something that sounds somewhat original😂
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Masterclass. I wasnt born when this came out and i wish i were. Music today is a different thing to that.
@@gittejonny what music..
Absolutely here loving Dire Straits, Sting & 80s... ❤
Who’s listening to this classic in 2024??
Presente !!!!
This comment is always so cringe 😢😢
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I've listened to it since it came out. Damn I'm getting old.😂
Yes
im starting to think live aid was the greatest concert ever
Of course it is
*Festival
Couldn’t agree more! A shame that I was too young to experience and living in the wrong country😊
Yes it is
Greatest live event in the history of the world
Unpopular opinion: the guitar is godlike but the drums at the start make this song totally epic.
I agree I love the beginning of the song with the drums the problem is the most of the radio stations don't start the music started with that they don't let it play out
Totally agree brilliant intro with the drums. The guitar with Mr. Knopfler well no words needed 👌
Funny story, the guy playing the drums played with Dave Edmonds/Rockpile/Nick Lowe. Literally his entire contribution to this entire album was only the drum intro. They hired a session guy to replace all his drum tracks on the songs other than the intro to money for nothing. Having to live that down would have been rough for me, to say the least
as the drum sounds of Van Halen, another level.
@@maxpowers4823 terry williams
I am 14 years old and discovered good music when I was 11. I kept building on my music taste and got to this song a couple months back.
Estás no caminho certo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@RobsonMotajf what is the right path?
Welcome back, my friend. I know this isn't your first time here. Relax and let the nostalgia touch your soul.
okay lets go
Спасибо, братишка...
🖤🤘
The 80s..MTV..my girlfriend....
What I had an didn't know it....
Fool...!
Hi! thanks, I brought beers.
37 years ago I was at the stadium and saw the whole concert. So many amazing performances, including this one. I got so caught up in the concert I got very bad sunburn and sun stroke - ended up in hospital a couple days later with bad burns - was all worth it though 😊 Live Aid was one of the best experiences of my life.
congratulations!! for being so lucky and blessed to be there, i can tell that every second was worth the damn time
as a 26 year old i'm very jealous. I wish i could've seen them live back then. I can only imagine how great the experience would have been. You have every right to feel blessed
38 years ago 1985 i was only 16 , 53 now seems like a life time ago
@@wiganbinmon6776 I was 16 and we rocked it well here in Nigeria. A local Rock band (Shapp Band) made me love it
You survived because you experienced it
Someone said : "Live Aid wasn't just Queen"
Best comment ever!!!
One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
The synths at the beginning are always so magical, it's hard to explain
That’s what you call a timeless riff. Still hit so hard in 2023!
RIP to Jack Sonni
Nope. Better versions out there. Still epic bc Live Aid.
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2024!!!
@@Lydzthelass 🤘
I love this song but it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert.
Lol good point
It actually makes sense. The original song was written to rub it in the faces of less successful people complaining about musicians getting to be rich. So it only makes sense that this song is played at a charity concert, to rub it in the faces of the people who complain about giving money to people who need it.
@Dual Shock "it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert." - Not really, provided your attention span extends past the song's mere title...
'Music for nothing and this gigs for free.'
You may be over-thinking this. Back in the day Money for Nothing was just a song about some t**t being unhappy about a rock band making money out f their music.
I’m 12 yrs old and this is one of if not my favorite band
У тебя отличный вкус!
Mix of Dire Straits and Sting of The Police
You definitely got good taste for music
Terry Williams and his drum solo at the beginning! Just magical!
Terry was a legend
especially how he stops it dead silent for the guitar to come in.
imagine just creating a riff that good. insane.
I still freak out about that riff. Like how could you possibly make something that good! Crazy song!
Knopplers on a different level
*Kashmir has entered the chat*
They had to know too when they created it ... Yeah, we got something here.
@@juicy1213 have a creative mind?
Im 75 and still rocking hard.
Yea baby, 🫶
Your wife must be a very happy woman
Live long sir... More years to rock on...
Fck Yeah
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This song just amps me every time.
First heard it in my Dad's car in 1987.
At 42, still love Dire Straits.
Hard not to Concur. Great music. Questionable 🤨 @PlayingForChange🎃.
👍 а Я в 56.
My dad played this for me too in 1985 when I was 6 years old. At 43 I'm blessed to have had an amazing musical experience upbringing by the coolest dad ever. My dad passed away a while back. At least he got to see me partner up with the true founder of MTV. Nyhl Henson has become family to me. He's filling in as my care giver and business partner as I'm autistic. This was my favorite song growing up my dad used to play me on the way to school in his 1982 Datsun Maxima. God bless all the cool dads we had in the 80s who blessed us with such great music. Amen. You're not the only one brother.
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My dad introduced me and i first heard it when my dad got the album from “Britannia” 😅😅 it was one of his monthly CD’s
Blows my mind how much better this version is than the album version. Being a drummer I'm going to entirely credit Terry Williams for this improvement, who was "not allowed" to play on the record.
Live Aid just seemed to capture a moment in time when all these musicians were in their prime... there's so much energy from every musician that's just a joy to watch.
(sidenote - That drop that goes from the drum fills to the main riff is one of the coolest fucking things I've ever heard)
especially led zeppelin...
@@myMovieClipsArchive lmao. Love Zeppelin to death but that was a shitshow.
@@Whatserface3 same here brother
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Our entire realm was in its prime
I really love Sting's voice. A very distinct background vocal.
Awesome iconic voice!
Did you know this harmony was a play on Don't Stand So, Don't Stand So, Don't Stand So Close To Me. All these years and I just heard about this lol
@@seanx666 I feel better now, having only just realised this a couple of months ago myself :)
@@seanx666 shit you’re right!!!
One of the great songwriters too
When concerts were magical moments. No Playback, no voices and instrumentation with many effects, just pure sound ...
Paulo Silva But just think if they had 20 background dancers, massive light shows and pitch perfect like all groups now use. All of that is just to cover up the lack of talent in today’s performers.
....and no smartphones!!!
I beleive there are still plenty of bands that have a really good live sound, although it's a shame that the quality of mainstream music has dropped so much.
They knew they were filming it for You Tube.
@Jion it was during the day cant do a light show at day mate
It’s Saturday July 13, 2024. 39 years ago today!
Right here 💪💪
This concert was legendary, there will not be another one like it.
I'm just amazed at Sting's voice quality. Forget live autotune, personal computers might not have made yet. 0:45 Comes on stage, casually stands there, turns around and somehow delivers the most perfect notes. Fufufufu
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal TH-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK th-cam.com/video/mrCJUj03Os8/w-d-xo.html in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
If you like Sting doing that, you ought to see him (it's on TH-cam) sing message in a bottle all by himself on stage at the Secret Policemen's Concert (for Amnesty International).
Yesssssshhh?
Ive seen him live, twice, in 1986 and 2011 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He really is this good and better besides. My ears were stunned at that live show.
Ive seen him live twice. In 1986 and 2011. And if he ever goes on the road I will see him again in a heartbeat. True story my friend saw him jamming at the local pub here in Melbourne in 86 on his day off. He had a couple of guys from the band with him. I wanted to punch my friend in the throat.
Rest in peace Jack Sonni, the rhythm guitarist in red ❤️
Didn’t know he passed😢
Sorry to hear of his passing. When our band used to play at Kenny's Castaways in the East Village, NYC in the late 70's/early 80's, he was so damn good, and played in many of the bands who gigged there. Glad to see he got much much bigger gigs and was recognized for his great talents.
Damn! He was great
I thought it was his brother😭
love the techno profile pic
You know you've made it when Sting is backing your vocals.
It's October 8th, 2021 and myself and my 11 year old eldest are watching and listening to this awesomeness......AND HE LOVES IT. I have succeeded as a father
It's Oct. 17, 2021
Philip Mullins: You certainly have! Hope he enjoyed the whole fantastic, unrepeatable event...
Old is gold ....... i hear this song 2020 And 2021 lockdown season..sssss..
😂
Well done sir. Knopfler became my favorite when my dad introduced me to him and the dire straits 👍
Do you think these guys knew how epic this concert would turn out to be? Live aid was the most insanely packed event ever.. pure talent just stacked
Was it bigger than Woodstock??
Sounds about right 🙏🙏
Yeah, I think they had a pretty good idea
Eevexs
Better than Woodstock '99?
2024 and Sting still doesn't have his MTV.... Absolutely soul crushing 😢😢💔💔
I think many people are here right now July 2024 this is classic viewing 😊
Here on August 2024
Октябрь 2024!
I am absolutely enchanted by the ad libbing Sting does at the beginning. It truly shows how angelic that man’s voice is
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal TH-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
@@willritter4076 good stuff man!
Sting was co-writer!
Sting was the co-writer!
The intro to this song will always be legendary
The guy in the red coat and white sunglasses might be the most 80s thing I’ve ever seen.
and the Steinberger guitar too
Then you've not seen Scarface.
He's even playing a headless guitar.
😂😂😂
Actually, Sting's Casio watch could be just a tad MORE eighties...
大学生の頃、ダイアーストレイツの「サルタンオブスィング」をTVで観て、すっかり彼らのファンになりました🎵
以来、ずっと彼らの素晴らしい曲を追いかけています♪
I’m 19 I love classic rock music people say that I’m weird. I know what’s good music.
Those other people are weird for not liking classic rock haha!
You do you.
Those of us MTV'ers remember this classic very well....Dire Straits featured one of the top 5, all-time greatest guitarists, Mark Knopfler and was just on the edge of legendary status, not to mention that Sting was already iconic because of his work with The Police....This type of music will never be duplicated by any musician now or forever.
Absolutely right. Was just preaching this to my kids😂
isn't. Was blessed to go to school with the one who brought MTV to us..he was genius...a little shy.. blew me away when it came to be.0
And this particular song seemed to attract many of those former great guitarist. Take Eric Clayton for example when he joined Mark & co at Knebworth.
I agree! I was 33 at the time, and I loved Dire Straits! Still do! Love the Police. Great music back then. Mark Knopfler is one of the greats. He has an unique guitar style and voice. I miss the 80's. Watching this made me feel really happy!
@@judyw4701 👍 I think most here are of a similar mindset and probably age.
What I enjoy about watching this is that you can tell that Knopfler and Sting and the rest of 'em are having fun. They're smiling at each other and just having a damn good time. This song is legendary, as are Knopfler's guitar skills.
There's only one rule in great music. If you ain't having fun then you're doing it wrong. 😁
Amazing, beautiful, powerful. 🤘🏻 I’m still listening to this music on 2024. What about you?
I'm rocking with you dude 🤟
Yes!!
Йес братишка)
All agreed. ❤❤❤.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this but this is one of the greatest live versions of any song ever
No, you are absolutely right. This version is magical
Yep smooth as hell
They rock the house for sure my dude, fully agreed
Fleetwood Mac - the chain live was better imo
‘The greatest live noise ever created’
A timeless riff. Goosebumps every time I watch
On par with “Thunderstruck”
And “LA woman” for me. Top 3 intros of all times
Mark Knopfler, and his unique way to play a electric guitar is just amazing.
* called finger picking buddy...
Born in 1953 and listening in 2024 from Rome, Italy
Dire Straits have been acknowledged as one of the most intelligent and original bands of their era. As the creation of Mark Knopfler, they successfully blended blues-based influences along with country and rock into an instantly timeless mix of atmospheric album tracks, combined with populist, catchy and massive-selling singles. Although they will rightly always be remembered for their sixth studio album, Brothers In Arms, there is so much more to discover in their discrete, influential catalogue.
Great comment 😊
Making Movies is underrated
This comment sounds like Patrick Bateman before he chops up paul allen
@@718Gilbert😭😭😭
Whenever I talk to people about favorite bands I mention Dire Straits and I never get a reply from anyone! It’s like a lot of people don’t really know like you said how they have such a great catalog of music. Most people only know this song and sultans
Along with the Queen set, this was a standout. We weren't lucky enough to get tickets for Wembley, but watched the concert from a beach bar on the isle of Jersey in scorching heat, with booze on tap, and a dip in the sea just yards away. I could replay that day over and over again, would sell my soul for it. Unforgettable x
@@jesineri1213 Why doubt him? The man is just speaking with passion about one of his favourite days ever and you come here and shit all over it with your negativity? Go do something better with your life man.
@Jesi Neri I'm 62, which I think you'll find qualifies me to have existed at the time. I was sharing my moment in time, and my own personal point of view . Apologies for our opinions being different but, hey, I'm not losing any sleep over it.
I thought U2, Dire Straits and Queen were the standouts at Wembley. U2 changed the tone of the day when they came on and played "Sunday Bloody Sunday", they were the first act that day to have real weight and presence on stage. Dire Straits had the best musicianship, and gave the tightest performance of the day. Queen, well they had Freddie, even though he wasn't at his best vocally, and the band played good, but nothing out of this world...it was all about his showmanship, and onstage charisma to involve the crowd. Ultravox, Sade and Nik Kershaw played very good sets also.
@@jesineri1213 I was watching it live. Queen stole the show, hands-down. There were other good sets - this one in particular as well as U2s set - but no one rocked it like Queen and that was known long before any movie.
@@jesineri1213 My meaning is quite clear. And no, no one says Paul Young stole the show. But even those who participated said Queen did. Elton John said that to them after their set and the organizer, Geldof, said they were absolutely the best band. Thanks for playing, better luck next time.
I was fortunate enough to be alive when these guys were at the top of their game. I will be forever grateful!
You and me both - words can't describe how grateful I am to have been a teenager in the 80s
@@mgparis me too thats the way i did it
Same dude! It was a great time to grow up in.
Lucky! I was born in 98. Missed out on so much good music.
I'm so old I saw the Temptations at Disneyland in the early "70's. I got to go to so may epic concerts. I've got all of you youngsters beat, I was born in the '40's.
Good heavens. Mark's guitar rips deep into your soul! Such a master. 👍👍❤️
That rythym guitarist is literally the most 80s thing I've ever seen
Beepbeep Lettuce the best image of all the live aid scene
His name is Jack "Sonic" Sonni.
Made me lol
@@greypossum1 Sonni w/ Soldering Sunglasses
You say that like it’s a bad thing!
Knopfler is 75 now! Appreciate this before the ride is over. He’s the boss of bosses
He’s still making videos here on YT. He’s a beautiful soul.
The ride will never end.
Stings vocals are so clean and on point... and he makes it looks so effortless live wow
He's always been an enormous talent
yeah they’re so crisp and accurate I was like “damn...”
When uk truly ruled the music world.
Listening to it in 2023! Too good 👍🏻 vocals and guitars, drums, Dire Straits, and Sting didn’t miss a beat in this epic production! Fantastic!
So am I.. don't make em like they used to
yes only never africa thanks europe for this , dont forget that.they only think about themself.
❤❤❤
It's amazing. Never been a big fan of his music, but whenever I hea his live performances, Sting sounds exactly like a recording. He's either a perfectionist or an alien!
1985 - this song is awesome!
2019 - this song is awesome!
cian can god damn right!
It's an eternal song, even in 100 years people will still to listen it and say "waow, that's a pretty good song !"
We are in the same page bro!!
2011 in Canada: This song is banned
@@ColtonBlumhagen not true. In reality no one gives a fuck what you play (RADIOS). Its strictly under their moral and discretion ... so stop speading misinformation. (Bliss, K. (2011, September 1). Canada Lifts Ban on Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing'. Retrieved from www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/canada-lifts-ban-on-dire-straits-money-for-nothing-178222/)
Our generation’s music was the best. No debate. Mic drop. The best.
as a 15 year old guitarist..i totally agree
I think I agree, but I didn’t hear what you said after 'No debate.'
Do Foo Fighters count as a GenX band?
@DavidRachlinMLIS i dont think so
I’m 52 years old, and I couldn’t disagree more. We have a lot of great music, of course, but we also had a lot of real crap that no one remembers or talks about. And that’s true of every era. The 60s have the Beatles and The Who, but they also had the Doodletown Pipers. The 70s had the Eagles and Led Zeppelin, but they also gave us the Osmonds. In the 80s we had Van Halen and Dire Straits, but we also had vanilla ice. Today there are some truly amazing bands like Tame Impala and Warpaint. The reality is that every decade produces a small amount of great music and a ton of crap that is quickly disposed of. But everyone believes that the music they were listening to between the ages of 15 and 24 is the best music of all time because it’s the soundtrack of their lives. It doesn’t matter if you were 15, 50, or 80: the music of your late teens will always be at the top of your playlist.
The guy in the red coat-Jack Sonni from PA. Passed away not too long ago. Good guy. Lived the dream.
Live Aid was probably the best concert ever. The Who, Queen, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears, Bowie, Phil Collins, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Sting, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Judas Priest, Hall and Oates, just some of the acts. I'd be keeping my ticket stub from that concert anyway.
Rob Smith what about Woodstock?
You make a valid point sir.
I was there aged 15, no ticket stub !!!
Would’ve been cool if lynyrd skynyrd would be there....
85? was davie504 already born at 85?
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
It gives me energetic and nostalgic vibes.
I used to hear in the Intro/Outro of the Egyptian TV show Mawaaqif wa Taraa'if (Weird and Funny videos) back in the 90s.
I believe somewhere something stops repeating itself
you are not alone my friend ;)
how many people are singing along word for word while watching this video clip?
Yep at the bottom of the world
TH-cam is a freakin time machine. I was six years old when this happened and i'm so thankful that i can enjoy this today.
Live Aid 1985 was an absolutely brilliant moment in Rock history!
Bob Geldoff who'd organised the whole thing, watched by the world, was left thumbing a lift on the M1 that night when everybody had gone!?????
@@saltspringrailway3683 Incredible! I didn't know that.
I remember playing Dire Straits in the car and my friend said his Dad had got all their albums. I was surprised as his Dad didn't really strike me as the music loving type. I was like "Does your Dad like Dire Straits?!" and he replied "Well.. everyone likes Dire Straits".
Every dad in the western world likes dire straits
@@LOLHAMMER45678 well it depends on what generation we're talking about... lol. There was a time when it got trendy to consider Dire Straits as "uncool". NOnsense
My dad loves Dire Straits too....but so do I (was born a year after this concert 😅). My favourite is "On Every Street" 😍
Dire straits is the ultimate dad band
Kind of like Bob Seger. Appeals to a HUGE variation of audience.
The sound engineers and technicians did such a good job on this day. So many acts, one after another, different requirements, and all sound amazing
Zero ego and 500% quality delivery. That’s what’s missing these days
What a time to be a teenager. Watched this live on tv at 16yrs old in NZ and loved every minute. These guys, U2 and Queen were the acts I was waiting for. This was a time when it was still far more about real talent and the performance, rather than being about image and autotune of today...better days...
I was 16 too !!!
Right on brother. That was real music 🎶 🎵 sang and played by great music musicians.
How 80's do you want to look?
Rhythm guitarist: Yes.
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@@кошимперия wtf man
I was about to comment that hahaha, I mean.. Mark already looks 80's enough, with his headband and all... but Jack (Rhythms) just took it to the next level
@@paoloantonio1531 The headband is Mark's hair. The wristbands you need when you're fingerpicking all night, every night!
lol right? ...shitty coat and horrible guitar included :D
This song cannot be touched. ever. ever. I still get goosebumps the second that air guitar hits.
You know a song rocks to the core when even the Weird Al Yankovic version gets you going..
Oh, they touched it alright, edited and all.
@@Scottocaster6668 Huh?
Music will never be the same as this again. It was just so good, so original & such great talent & creativity in the 80s.
You don't know Avenged Sevenfold
@@НеЧитер-е6л lol avenged sevenfold is trash in front of musicians like these 😂 how old are you, 5?
If I had a time machine, I’d love to just visit this perfect celebration of music.
I was born just 2 years later but this is still my favorite concert - one I was born too late for. Between this & Queen, I’d be in heaven.
I was born in this time of great people try to get together. Today I see Trumps and Putin and I´am wondering what went wrong.
It was so awesome at that time.
1987 as well
I was born 1 year later. This is my kinda music. I listen to the same stuff my parents used to and still listen to today, all the good old stuff! It's sad that we missed those times and we can never get it back.
youtube is like a time machine 😎
This song is timeless! The guitar riff, drum solo, vocals, everything about this song is FUCKING legendary and Sting on backup…. Like holy shit 🤯
Yep my mind is legit blown.
That lead in to blast off on 'Money for Nothing' never gets old
Yeah ! It kinda sounds like fool for your loving too.
Like an adrenaline shot
Ohhh yeaaahhh!!!
Who else cracked a smile when the riff started...
....of course I did. For the pure amazement of it all.
i did because sting was done howling i want myyyyyy
me for sure
Me and every time I’ve heard it since.
Who didn’t?
The 80's just had a very different vibe on everything entertainment. I love it!
The world seemed young, alive and full of energy in 1985.
Still watch this in 2024, what an iconic performance
2024 🙌
Right here with you
Man I wish this was my generation of music, all I got is Taylor Swift and dirty rappers👎👎👎👎
Yes,ever and ever!❤ 74 👵😁
@@Nucksfan1 Yeah, I feel sorry for you. I saw all the bands in the heyday and had no idea how spoiled my generation was. You can still listen to it though and you're pretty cool if you are here anyway :)
The good old Dire Straits, simply awesome! I love her! Thank you for this beautiful music!
Never to Be repeated again in History.... This was Monumental Music History... No Music Groups Disrespecting Each other.... Every body Working together.. no Egos. in this Concert !!!! Awesome
I think this is the best version of this song I've heard. It is simply amazing. I love when the main riff starts in this version - you can feel the energy in the stadium.
Mark knoppfler Is a GOAT!
except that Sting forgets the lyrics at 3:48. He starts to sing "Custom kitchen deliveries" instead of "We got to move these colour TVs". Knopfler gives him a look. Kind of funny. No one is perfect, even Sting.
Song written by Sting anyway...
Nope. Knopfler wrote it and added Sting to the writing credits because he used the melody of "Don't stand so close to me". See wikipedia.
@@blszynClose though
The second guitarist is the most 80s dude ever. I love it.
Yes. He's nice!
30 августа 2023 скончался Jack Sonni😢
He really is! I enjoyed the 80's as an adult. Love that decade!
@dagdig39 thanks for sharing.
@@dagdig39 Jack is from my hometown and we went to the same high school. I was so sad to hear that he had passed.
Great song, amazing vocals and fantastic band ! ❤
The opening always gets me goosebumps. Always. MASTERPIECE.
I have seen Mark Knopfler many times live and he never disappoints. I just fall in love with the magic of his guitar skills.
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There isn’t a speaker in world to play this intro enough loud
Great tune
Well there was one, but Marty McFly blew it up
Agree. Mine is already set to max and still not enough. Bass groove esp when the beat drops is insane
Amen to that
Mines pretty good
Mark Knopfler is an artist that only in the past few years have I realized how important a figure he is in the soundtrack of my life. I’m 67
One of the best rock songs ever!!! Perfect vocals, guitar and drums!!
And Bass!
and albums!
The drum intro through my in-ceiling speakers at full volume is just amazing
the most underappreciated guitar riff of all time. Most people can't grasp how impressive this riff is and is always below the more common known riffs which is sad cuz this riff is leagues above any other riff that has been created.
🐐 riff
Except one guitar riff, Back from the Dead by Skillet is the greatest of all time, in my opinion
@@ryandymond2195 no way! That’s barely a riff at all
@@aceman6005 That is your opinion. Back from the Dead is one of my favourite songs. The guitar riff is better than anything that came from the classic rock era
Bitch never heard of the song Live and Learn
Who is listening to this live classic in 2024...when music was real musi❤❤❤
Come on, only 40 years came. It should be the only one.
Я. В России🤝
Me
I think it needs to be more appreciated that Knopfler does all this WITHOUT a guitar pick. Insane really.
Not really. While finger style playing is less common in rock, many country and jazz players (Wes Montgomery) do amazing things without a pick. The same goes for players like the late Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Lindsey Buckingham, and Jeff Beck. Of course, classical players use only their fingers.
Space Jockey but usually guitar riffs like this playing with only pick, and how Knopfler does the same with his fingers - its cool
I agree. He's said that it's easier and faster to use a pick. Many times when he's using a pick, he uses the other three fingers. Sometimes it's pick only and sometimes it's finger picking. He uses the tools he needs to get the sound he wants. He's not an average guitar player. Willie (there's only one Willie) Nelson also uses pick and fingers. Check out Leo Kottke, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Roy Clark, etc.
He never uses a pick. Well most of the time
@@hondacivic3094 What! Check your facts.
Dude in the red coat has kicked the door of the ‘80’s back open! He looks like the Doc from back to the future!!
Who is he?
Anyone know who he is-the guy in the red coat?
It's Jack Sonni , who sadly past away in 2023
The smirk on Knopfler’s face when Sting starts singing the actual backup he sang on the album along with him live. This is an amazing moment in music history
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK on my YT channel in tribute to these 2 amazing songwriters from the North of England. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
I had no idea until just now that was Sting! Crazy the moment I saw him sing it was like 'duh.'
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@@charlietuccitto3617 Great, but also when Knopfler fluffs his lines, and Sting is like, oh, but they just look at each other and continue..
MBE Madebyear.com it was sting who made a mistake. A little later he sings the word sorry.