My Grandpa was born 2/23/1942, He passed 2/23/2013, This was his favorite song, we played it at his funeral. I was very honored to be one of the pallbearers. I was holding him with my right hand, at the front, all eyes were on me as I was carrying my Grandpa to his final resting place. This song was going through my head the entire time I was carrying my Grandpa. It brought a whole new meaning to "Do the walk of life" It was like I was carrying his memory, his whole life, in that moment I was doing "the walk of life". I was 23 then but on that day I grew up damn fast as I was laying to rest the greatest man I have ever known. Rest in Peace, Larry Gene Stratton.
Sorry for your loss its odd however that he left the world almost 70 years to the day he came into it he left it the day he came into it thats no accident i believe we all have a set time of birth and death predestined unless murder or suicide in which case is not natural but you had a great grandpa by the sound of things especially since he liked this 🎵
@@steveadams9957 Thanks for those kind words. I see it as him somehow finding a way to still build his character even at his passing. If you knew him you’d understand if he was suppose to go anyway he could “show out” he would lol. He was so wise and I can’t believe people actually liked my comment. I really appreciate those all who liked. I hope everyone has the chance to experience someone like my grandpa it really builds a person up.
Sorry for your loss my dad is 72 but lives 12 hours away and If you take a greyhound bus it takes 23 hours I keep telling my dad I wish he would move down here.
This was my grandmother's favorite song before she passed and every now and then I play it to remember her by. She was my best friend and my mentor. I love her and will always miss her.
Neat story. What a great memory for you. Nothing can replace our lived ones. I lost my mom that I lived with for 51 years, taking care of her after my dad died in 1983. She was retrieving the trash can from the road and a wind gust knocked her over with the trash can. She fell backwards, hitting her head on the concrete. She was unconscious and fought for her life for 6 and 1/2 before she succumbed on June 4 2011.
This is one of those songs that gets your body moving. It is a mood enhancer. We are all doing the walk of life, sometimes up, sometimes down, but constantly moving. Keep moving forward!
My father used to play this song in our car while going to school back in 1990..we used to sing this song together.. I am grateful to my father he brought dire straits in my life!!
My uncle used to listen to this song a lot. He could play the whole song on his keyboard and could sing the lyrics, I loved it when I was a kid. Listening to this song brings back so much memories! He died exactly 2 years ago, still miss him so much..
I'm not trying to be a smart -ass. How did he do when the keyboard players were playing two keyboards at once? I notice that, mainly because I couldn't play a half of a keyboard ,much less one, or two.
Sometime around 25 years ago, I was in Minonk, Illinois on the 4th of July. I was sitting next to my grandpa in the beer tent when the band started playing this fantastic tune. This Grandpa of mine loved to dance but was getting to the point where his knees didn't love the dance as much as his spirit did. He turned to me and said, "Boy! This is a great song to dance to when you can dance to it." He's been gone about 13 years now. I always dance one for Grandpa when this number comes on. Thank you Dire Straits!
I'm going to college this year, I'm leaving home this week and will probably live completely by myself for most of the next five years. I'm so anxious, but I guess that's part of my Walk of Life, and listening to that song soothes me.
Dear God, You, with all the due, humbling respect only You deserve, have the POWER to bring this kind of music back, into this current generation and beyond. Thank you, Lord.
When I first got cable in the mid-80's, this song was on regular rotation on MTV. Loved the video and loved the song and there comes Johnny with the power and the glory.
This song should be dedicated to all the first responders who are putting their lives on the line for others in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. God bless them all for their hard work trying to keep the rest of us safe.
Such a sweet fairytale story and a beautiful love story. You two are very lucky to have found each other, not everyone is so lucky. I love it, thank you for sharing!!!
I was sitting in the bar at Euston station the other day when this song came on. I swear everybody who walked across the floor kept time to it- even those who weren't born when it was recorded!
@@jeremyfoster4249 oh indeed i will got to battling cancer melanoma no cure but treatment can shrink it and keep it at bay music is best treatment after cancer treatment take care stay safe
This song was recorded in December of 1984, released in November of '85, and was used at my parents' wedding on May of 1986. And, the usage of the synths still give me the chills.
Haha, thanks.:) My mother told me that she didn't like the song for the wedding - she wanted Billy Idol - even though she likes Dire Straits.:) I suppose it had something to do with the lyrics. This song was my dad's idea for the wedding.:) Well, my parents brought me up listening to the music THEY grew up with AND around on..:)
@Joe Sawyer No. Unfortunately not. They separated within September-October of 1999 when I was still 11, (20 years ago, now) and divorced in August, 2000 - right before I began junior high when I was still 12. Dad messed around on my mom behind her back and took me around her after picking me up from school - he lied to me about her being his friend. I even thought my mom would be happy when I told her I was going to have more siblings(my dad was going to marry his whore and her children were going to be my step-siblings). I even thought I was in bad trouble while I was laying in bed that night I told her, until I listened to my parents argue one last time before my mom broke down in tears and my dad told her something in one word - I don't know what it was...then, I heard him leave the house and take off in his car, that night. I wouldn't see him again until June, 2000. That whore and my dad's marriage lasted from March, 2001 - December, 2003/January, 2004, when SHE cheated on my dad while he was serving our country overseas in Iraq. She also beat him and demeaned him, as well. I really am sorry for going into detail about this, especially on a video of a song that has an energetic and dance-like feel to it... you're not to blame for asking me if my parents are happy and still together(there was a time I wished they were, but it's been too far gone since then and my mom's done with raising children, which my dad has more of - since 2008, when he was 45).
Mid 80's... the greatest era in American history in my opinion. Great music, GREAT President, and my favorite player ever, Larry Bird won the MVP in 84,85 and 86, should've won it in 87 too and the 86 Boston Celtics were and still are the greatest team of all time. If I had a time machine, I'd definitely go back to the mid 80's!
Had that little sample stuck in my head for about 9 months, found the song today. It came on the radio in work today hahah. Nothing beats that feeling when u find the song that’s been stuck in your head for ages
My life is predicated on a service level plane to this- I literally turn lives around through doing everything the lyrics conjour- at 48 I look 37- tellin’ you man you want the Power and Glory you better be put your back into it x
The date was Friday, March 14th, 2014 I had just flown into Calgary from Ottawa the day before and my friend and I were just outside Calgary on our way to Lake Louise when this song came on the radio. The timing of it was perfect. There we were, starting to enter the spectacular Canadian Rockies on a beautiful sunny day. It couldn't have been any better.
Blake Trafford - Mile Post Productions I listened to this in the car, driving through Norway and Sweden. I was madly in love with the driver of the car. It was perfect
I've been hearing this at every theme park I've gone to for the last three years, couldn't make heads or tails out of the lyrics so I didn't know what to look up. Been driving me crazy, and I just happened to stumble across it today
I've been listening to music for half an hour when Hurt by Johnny Cash came up. It got me thinking just how much that song describes me, but then I was like "Well if I'm gonna have my personal hymn, no way it's gonna be that depressing". This one instantly came to my mind so here I am. What I'm trying to say is we can all define ourselves by our worst or by our best - it's the choice. Keep up the good spirits everyone!
I was crying when I found this song and listened to it, because it was the song my step-mom and dad played when they walked down the aisle at there wedding :)
This was my first ever favourite song of all time. I first heard this song at the age of 4 and I'm 26 turning 27 soon, and I still listen to this song. This song and group will forever be etched into history as my favourite childhood band👍👍👍
God I remember hearing this song a lot when I was a kid (granted I was a 90's kid but my parents listened to a lot of 80's music). This takes me back. Childhood memories...
When ever I hear this song played anywhere it brings memories of my childhood school days, I picture my class mates n how we danced, played, sang it or did crazy n happy things in those days... Oh how I wish I was in school again... ❤️😢😢😢 Good old days. Thanks for the song.
It’s interesting to see everyone’s different take on their thoughts on this song. In my own experiences it reminds me of my time in the north east of England, which is of course where Mark and David Knopfler are from, both being Geordies. I think though one thing we all agree on is this song is just a great vibe and makes you feel good along the walk of life.
As a lad, I was at the rink rollerskating and this song came on and, feeling brave, I tried roller skating backwards! I broke my wrist in two places. Great song though!
I totally forgot about dire straits since my son was born and I haven’t listened to this song in nine years even though I’ve always loved it. Today I heard the piano of it during a commercial and had it stuck in my head all day but I didn’t know the lyrics so I couldn’t find it. Eleven hours after hard searching - there it is! I remember dire straits now and I’ll introduce my son to them tomorrow!
I remember listening to this song when I was a kid. My dad would play this song whenever we go on long drive trips or I heard it on the radio. I’m now a grown up and I can still remember this song!!
This was a GREAT song on the Music Express amusement park ride. The ride host played this song in its entirety for the duration of the ride cycle and it was AWESOME!!! The most fun 4 minutes and could not wait to get back on the ride again!! Geauga Lake Park Aurora, OH 1990!!!
Used to play this and 'My Toot Toot' on sunny days with a school friend. We always laughed and had a fun time. Haven't seen him in decades. The music was out at that time, we're now in our 20s. Don't know what happened to him but this music tells a joyful and careless story!
When I met my future wife this song was playing in our local disco. We`ve now been happily married 34 years and have 17 children with one on the way. This will always be our song.
Here comes Johnny singing oldies, goldies Be-Bop-A-Lula, Baby What I Say Here comes Johnny singing I Gotta Woman Down in the tunnels trying to make it pay He got the action, he got the motion Yeah the boy can play Dedication devotion Turning all the night time into the day He do the song about the sweet loving woman He do the song about the knife He do the walk, he do the walk of life Here comes Johnny and he'll tell you the story Hand me down my walking shoes Here comes Johnny with the power and glory Backbeat the talkin' blues He got the action, he got the motion Yeah the boy can play Dedication devotion Turning all the night time into the day He do the song about the sweet loving woman He do the song about the knife He do the walk, he do the walk of life Here comes Johnny singing oldies, goldies Be-Bop-A-Lula Baby What I Say Here comes Johnny singing I Gotta Woman Down in the tunnels, trying to make it pay He got the action, he got the motion Yeah the boy can play Dedication devotion Turning the night time into day And after all the violence and double talk There's just a song in all the trouble and the strife You do the walk, you do the walk of life
This song was around when i was a senior, or about to be. I liked it, but for Dire Straights it was just a 'pop' song. But my brother in law, one day we were standing around the house, and this song was on the radio. My brother in law looked at me and asked "Can you DO 'The Walk Of Life?'" I didnt know what he was on about! Then he started 'strutting' across the floor, bouncing to the beat in a positive, confident way. He said "THATS 'The walk Of Life!'" He actually thought the song-wasnt a metaphor for "the walk of life,' but an actual style of WALKING! In his out of touch, innocent way, changed the meaning for me too, because his version was much more fun! Thanks Cliff Howell, i hope all is great in your world!
Remember in my teenage, the instruments sounded innocence, goodness, good life ahead, reason for living, .....can't really describe it.... a picture of someone walking swing hands up and down to a life filled with goodness and "gladness"..........i.........
I have the weirdest image association with this song. I was about 12-14, and I was reading the Complete Sherlock Holmes. The edition I was reading had the original Sidney Paget illustrations. At the same time I was reading this in my bedroom, my high school age older brother was listening to the top charts in his bedroom, and this song was topping the charts in the weeks I was reading Sherlock Holmes. It felt regular as clockwork, while I was reading Holmes and looking at the illustrations, this catchy tune with the words I couldn't make out was playing in the background. Ever since then, whenever I hear this song, I imagine a Sherlock Holmes music video. You gotta admit, it makes more sense than a video of American sports bloopers.
k9feline2 I have a similar association with Pink Floyd. When I was about the same age as you mentioned, I would play the Legend of Zelda video game in my bedroom and listen to Pink Floyd. Now anytime I see Zelda, I think of Dark Side of the Moon.
My childhood memory of me and my brother in the early 90s jumping up and down on a mattress, dancing to this! 1 tune that always holds many memories of me and my brother.
Me and my grandma love this song, we play uno with my grandpa while we listen to this song. I hope this isn’t the last song we will hear together. I don’t want my grandma to die.....
I have always loved this band. My favourite songs by them are Sultan of Swing, and the one we just heard. I also love Baker St. by Gerry Rafferty, Manfred Mann's, Blinded by the Light, and Black Water by the Doobie Brothers. Such beautiful music they just can't make it any more.
After careful assessment of all songs ever made and that have been played over the airwaves, I can safely say that this is as good as it gets. When aliens arrive on earth, a copy of this song should be played to give them an idea of our philosophy and how far we’ve developed as a species.
My auntie requested this to her funeral , This song is never on the radio but sometimes I’m having a real tough day and suddenly this comes on the radio , I instantly well up I swear she’s my guardian angel 👼 It’s happened 3 times now
I was in form 4, and this song gave me strength to push on when things weren't on my side... Tuition was there, but I got filled up with hope for a better future and here I am doing good
One of My Favorite Old School Classics. I Love Rock N Roll. Get Into Fun. Don't Conform To The Modern Dull Times. Create And Be You. From a Fan Of Music.
My Grandpa was born 2/23/1942, He passed 2/23/2013, This was his favorite song, we played it at his funeral. I was very honored to be one of the pallbearers. I was holding him with my right hand, at the front, all eyes were on me as I was carrying my Grandpa to his final resting place. This song was going through my head the entire time I was carrying my Grandpa. It brought a whole new meaning to "Do the walk of life" It was like I was carrying his memory, his whole life, in that moment I was doing "the walk of life". I was 23 then but on that day I grew up damn fast as I was laying to rest the greatest man I have ever known. Rest in Peace, Larry Gene Stratton.
I was shocked to hear someone had the same experience as me
I love this❤️ your Grandpa sounded amazing!!
Sorry for your loss its odd however that he left the world almost 70 years to the day he came into it he left it the day he came into it thats no accident i believe we all have a set time of birth and death predestined unless murder or suicide in which case is not natural but you had a great grandpa by the sound of things especially since he liked this 🎵
@@steveadams9957 Thanks for those kind words. I see it as him somehow finding a way to still build his character even at his passing. If you knew him you’d understand if he was suppose to go anyway he could “show out” he would lol. He was so wise and I can’t believe people actually liked my comment. I really appreciate those all who liked. I hope everyone has the chance to experience someone like my grandpa it really builds a person up.
Respect.
Me and my girlfriend roller skated to this song I was 13 she was 11 we are now married and have 5 children. She's my life I love her so .
Joseph Hopper fantastic sir all the best for the rest of your life with your wife
Joseph Hopper loser
Joseph Hopper lucky guy
That’s one life I’d walk, congrats
260 people don't care to do the Walk of Life. shame.
My father just passed away about 2 hours ago. This song reminds me of him, so much! I miss him so much already! If your daddy is here go hug him!
Sorry for your loss
@@trinasam3648 thank you very much.
Sorry for your lose times get tough carry on
Sorry for your loss my dad is 72 but lives 12 hours away and If you take a greyhound bus it takes 23 hours I keep telling my dad I wish he would move down here.
My daddy is fighting for his life now....in the ICU....Covid....
This was my grandmother's favorite song before she passed and every now and then I play it to remember her by. She was my best friend and my mentor. I love her and will always miss her.
It's still her favorite...👍🙏🏻
Unite💜
beastmaster415 awesome bro! 🤝
May she RIP
Neat story. What a great memory for you. Nothing can replace our lived ones. I lost my mom that I lived with for 51 years, taking care of her after my dad died in 1983. She was retrieving the trash can from the road and a wind gust knocked her over with the trash can. She fell backwards, hitting her head on the concrete. She was unconscious and fought for her life for 6 and 1/2 before she succumbed on June 4 2011.
This is one of those songs that gets your body moving. It is a mood enhancer. We are all doing the walk of life, sometimes up, sometimes down, but constantly moving. Keep moving forward!
I love that, no matter what just keep moving.
YES ! i love it ;-)
Roger that starr shine. Like the old saying goes, if you're going through hell, don't stop.
starr shine Till the day I die.
this song makes you want to keep going. Make life work
Just me or does this song put you in like a very joyful mood
Definitely not just you, this has been one of my happy pick-me-up songs for a long time.
Always
I even use it as a workout song!
@@MrChrisdube nah bro don't
Not just you lol.
It's a very happy song.
It's official. This is the happiest song in history
ANTIQUES & REPLICAS and they use it in a FARXIGA COMMERCIAL
The happiest song in history is Don't Stop me Now. But that song is perfect
What about Kim Wilde - You came?
SPACE TO SHOWCASE ooWHOOOooo
Pharell Williams: Hold my beer...
Justin Timberlake: Holdup...
My father used to play this song in our car while going to school back in 1990..we used to sing this song together.. I am grateful to my father he brought dire straits in my life!!
Let’s all take a moment of silence for everyone still trying to find this song
"he got the action he got the motion the boy can play" got me the song
A moment of silence? You mad? Let's have a few minutes to play this song for those poor sods.
It plays at my work all the time and I could never find it. I literally downloaded a music finder app to find it 😂😂😂😂😂
Spotify got me this song
realy tho
This song never gets old to me.
My uncle used to listen to this song a lot. He could play the whole song on his keyboard and could sing the lyrics, I loved it when I was a kid. Listening to this song brings back so much memories! He died exactly 2 years ago, still miss him so much..
1 like for sabrina i prayer for her uncle
i mean 1 prayer
I'm not trying to be a smart -ass. How did he do when the keyboard players were playing two keyboards at once? I notice that, mainly because I couldn't play a half of a keyboard ,much less one, or two.
Sorry for your loss.
Sabrina Bruin you don't have to say your uncle died.
my dad did the walk of life every bloody mad Monday he loved this played it at his funeral top tune best dad ever
Hahaha nice story bro, im sure he is in a better place now ^^
My dad loved dire straits. He had me play brothers in arms at his funeral
What bittersweet memory...He must have been a very cool dad...Thanks for sharing and I hope you do the same now with your kids! 😉
Robert Roof Damn, that must have been really hard, its a really strong song.
babyjane oh nice bless him ❣️❣️❣️❣️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sometime around 25 years ago, I was in Minonk, Illinois on the 4th of July. I was sitting next to my grandpa in the beer tent when the band started playing this fantastic tune. This Grandpa of mine loved to dance but was getting to the point where his knees didn't love the dance as much as his spirit did. He turned to me and said, "Boy! This is a great song to dance to when you can dance to it." He's been gone about 13 years now. I always dance one for Grandpa when this number comes on. Thank you Dire Straits!
The walk of life.......in these hard times....this song gives me a good old lift evertime i here it.....
I'm going to college this year, I'm leaving home this week and will probably live completely by myself for most of the next five years. I'm so anxious, but I guess that's part of my Walk of Life, and listening to that song soothes me.
Nothing to be anxious about... whatever you do, don't forget to enjoy yourself and make some good memories ... take care
U got it
You'll be fine kid 😉 No matter what.
Brother I do understand the loneliness of 4 yrs from now
hows it going lol
Dear God, You, with all the due, humbling respect only You deserve, have the POWER to bring this kind of music back, into this current generation and beyond. Thank you, Lord.
Donelly is hi ok 👍 and ok is not the best place 😐 🙃 is 🍟 and you
This isn't just music, it's medicine ✌🎧🎵🎹🎸
yes
Truuuue!
When I first got cable in the mid-80's, this song was on regular rotation on MTV. Loved the video and loved the song and there comes Johnny with the power and the glory.
All my life I was trying to find this song, finally found it. The “Walk of Life.”
Jaimie's Vlogs yes u did 👌🏻😅
It's a classic.
yeah id fk her face.
I try to find this song for an hour now bit I serching Wild of life before i remember from last night the Walk of life
Your awesome!!
Thank you for the moment of silence, finally found it
The intro gives me chills from nostalgia
Some songs are simply divine. Thanks for the music Mark.
This song should be dedicated to all the first responders who are putting their lives on the line for others in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. God bless them all for their hard work trying to keep the rest of us safe.
Such a sweet fairytale story and a beautiful love story. You two are very lucky to have found each other, not everyone is so lucky. I love it, thank you for sharing!!!
I was sitting in the bar at Euston station the other day when this song came on. I swear everybody who walked across the floor kept time to it- even those who weren't born when it was recorded!
Gets me on the dance floor every time and I'm just a youngster 70 yrs
Well done
Bless you!
Keep dancing...
I love you... keep dancing and keep your joy!!!! Never let it go!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
@@jeremyfoster4249 oh indeed i will got to battling cancer melanoma no cure but treatment can shrink it and keep it at bay music is best treatment after cancer treatment take care stay safe
This song was recorded in December of 1984, released in November of '85, and was used at my parents' wedding on May of 1986. And, the usage of the synths still give me the chills.
Anastasia Saenz Your parents are awesome! Great taste is music! This would be a good wedding song!
Haha, thanks.:) My mother told me that she didn't like the song for the wedding - she wanted Billy Idol - even though she likes Dire Straits.:) I suppose it had something to do with the lyrics. This song was my dad's idea for the wedding.:) Well, my parents brought me up listening to the music THEY grew up with AND around on..:)
I Wanna sing this at a talent show
@Joe Sawyer No. Unfortunately not. They separated within September-October of 1999 when I was still 11, (20 years ago, now) and divorced in August, 2000 - right before I began junior high when I was still 12. Dad messed around on my mom behind her back and took me around her after picking me up from school - he lied to me about her being his friend. I even thought my mom would be happy when I told her I was going to have more siblings(my dad was going to marry his whore and her children were going to be my step-siblings). I even thought I was in bad trouble while I was laying in bed that night I told her, until I listened to my parents argue one last time before my mom broke down in tears and my dad told her something in one word - I don't know what it was...then, I heard him leave the house and take off in his car, that night. I wouldn't see him again until June, 2000. That whore and my dad's marriage lasted from March, 2001 - December, 2003/January, 2004, when SHE cheated on my dad while he was serving our country overseas in Iraq. She also beat him and demeaned him, as well.
I really am sorry for going into detail about this, especially on a video of a song that has an energetic and dance-like feel to it... you're not to blame for asking me if my parents are happy and still together(there was a time I wished they were, but it's been too far gone since then and my mom's done with raising children, which my dad has more of - since 2008, when he was 45).
Mid 80's... the greatest era in American history in my opinion. Great music, GREAT President, and my favorite player ever, Larry Bird won the MVP in 84,85 and 86, should've won it in 87 too and the 86 Boston Celtics were and still are the greatest team of all time. If I had a time machine, I'd definitely go back to the mid 80's!
Had that little sample stuck in my head for about 9 months, found the song today. It came on the radio in work today hahah. Nothing beats that feeling when u find the song that’s been stuck in your head for ages
I just found it today. I scrolled through 5 11 hour playlists trynna find it today
Whenever I listen to this song, I always picture myself drifting through Louisiana on a river boat. It's a very relaxing song.
Michael Wolfe yeah i can see how u would vision that,it makes me feel sorta the same thing,strange aint it :)
I always picture being at my city fair :)
Michael Wolfe same but I'm thinking more a relaxing cruise in a vintage muscle car in South Carolina
I envision myself driving in East Texas when I hear this song. Or Money For Nothing & Sultans of Swing in West Texas,
Jacob
Such a catchy and awesome song
Born in 05 and found this song banging. Defo love 80s music
My life is predicated on a service level plane to this- I literally turn lives around through doing everything the lyrics conjour- at 48 I look 37- tellin’ you man you want the Power and Glory you better be put your back into it x
The date was Friday, March 14th, 2014 I had just flown into Calgary from Ottawa the day before and my friend and I were just outside Calgary on our way to Lake Louise when this song came on the radio.
The timing of it was perfect. There we were, starting to enter the spectacular Canadian Rockies on a beautiful sunny day. It couldn't have been any better.
Blake Trafford - Mile Post Productions I listened to this in the car, driving through Norway and Sweden. I was madly in love with the driver of the car. It was perfect
Wow its march 14th when im seeing this.
march 14th 2020 now
80's will never die best decade of music ever created
Agreed
I've been hearing this at every theme park I've gone to for the last three years, couldn't make heads or tails out of the lyrics so I didn't know what to look up. Been driving me crazy, and I just happened to stumble across it today
+UrukHai659 Its Geordie! :)
+UrukHai659 I'm glad you found it. I've had that experience. It's frustrating.
I had the same experience. But at the same time, the mystery was solved and the feelings gone
what feelings
Great feeling! 💜
One of the best songs out there! 😍👌❤️
I've been listening to music for half an hour when Hurt by Johnny Cash came up. It got me thinking just how much that song describes me, but then I was like "Well if I'm gonna have my personal hymn, no way it's gonna be that depressing". This one instantly came to my mind so here I am.
What I'm trying to say is we can all define ourselves by our worst or by our best - it's the choice. Keep up the good spirits everyone!
I was crying when I found this song and listened to it, because it was the song my step-mom and dad played when they walked down the aisle at there wedding :)
I know. Yoshi was sad, and Bowser was chuckling in Super Mario Kart! It makes me think of Rainbow Road from Mario Kart 64 when this song's in E major.
This was my first ever favourite song of all time. I first heard this song at the age of 4 and I'm 26 turning 27 soon, and I still listen to this song. This song and group will forever be etched into history as my favourite childhood band👍👍👍
I played this at our Dad's funeral. He loved it, and it fit him like a glove.
Jesus this song is life put to music. No mater how bad you may have it this song makes you love life even for just a few seconds.
Beauitiful song Remembering my High school days . The 80s Rocks .
God I remember hearing this song a lot when I was a kid (granted I was a 90's kid but my parents listened to a lot of 80's music). This takes me back. Childhood memories...
wow this song brings u back to a simpler time. Makes you happy ☺
Nicholas Rospapa loser
@@bootboys631 wtf is your problem, do you have daddy issues
parker hoffer fuck you
Sheldon: "I've always loved trains"
Beautiful song. I keep listening when my spirit is low. It activates me.
song is the best medicine
This whole time i thaught it was dong is the best medicine. ..my bad
Agree 💯!
Every time I hear this song it’s an instant mood booster 🙌🏼👍🏼
The greatest song of Dire Straits..a hundred thumbs up..
When ever I hear this song played anywhere it brings memories of my childhood school days, I picture my class mates n how we danced, played, sang it or did crazy n happy things in those days... Oh how I wish I was in school again... ❤️😢😢😢 Good old days.
Thanks for the song.
inspirational song makes you put life in perspictive
So True.
So gay
April-2022… among the few happiest songs of all time, no age limits .. pure classic 🥂
It’s interesting to see everyone’s different take on their thoughts on this song. In my own experiences it reminds me of my time in the north east of England, which is of course where Mark and David Knopfler are from, both being Geordies. I think though one thing we all agree on is this song is just a great vibe and makes you feel good along the walk of life.
As a lad, I was at the rink rollerskating and this song came on and, feeling brave, I tried roller skating backwards! I broke my wrist in two places. Great song though!
lol
Who is listening to this in 2020 GOOD FOR YOU MAN!!! Heee hahh
I'm only 11 and love this type of music
I totally forgot about dire straits since my son was born and I haven’t listened to this song in nine years even though I’ve always loved it. Today I heard the piano of it during a commercial and had it stuck in my head all day but I didn’t know the lyrics so I couldn’t find it. Eleven hours after hard searching - there it is! I remember dire straits now and I’ll introduce my son to them tomorrow!
this will forever be me and my dad's song
Tbh same. I have a really hard time making friends so my dad is my best friend.
This song has played every time i have gone to a carnival or theme park so it makes me think of all the good times ive had
Grew up listening and loving these these song bec of my dad... miss him so much.. cheers pops!
This song reminds me of a time when I would go to the river at sunset in the middle of summer. Those were simpler times.
I still do 51
I remember listening to this song when I was a kid. My dad would play this song whenever we go on long drive trips or I heard it on the radio. I’m now a grown up and I can still remember this song!!
My first baseball game at 9 years old. My dad took me to a Pirates game against the Cubs at Three Rivers Stadium. Will never forget it.
What are those beautifull memories if not life 😊
This was a GREAT song on the Music Express amusement park ride. The ride host played this song in its entirety for the duration of the ride cycle and it was AWESOME!!! The most fun 4 minutes and could not wait to get back on the ride again!! Geauga Lake Park Aurora, OH 1990!!!
one of the best songs EVER
Used to play this and 'My Toot Toot' on sunny days with a school friend. We always laughed and had a fun time. Haven't seen him in decades. The music was out at that time, we're now in our 20s. Don't know what happened to him but this music tells a joyful and careless story!
When I met my future wife this song was playing in our local disco. We`ve now been happily married 34 years and have 17 children with one on the way. This will always be our song.
Damn we all know what you like to do.
Phuck phuck and more phucking.
You phuck more than Dr. Oz.
You brought 18 kids into this phucked up world 🌎.
Ever heard of a condom?
I love the 80s and 70s music alot.
Here comes Johnny singing oldies, goldies
Be-Bop-A-Lula, Baby What I Say
Here comes Johnny singing I Gotta Woman
Down in the tunnels trying to make it pay
He got the action, he got the motion
Yeah the boy can play
Dedication devotion
Turning all the night time into the day
He do the song about the sweet loving woman
He do the song about the knife
He do the walk, he do the walk of life
Here comes Johnny and he'll tell you the story
Hand me down my walking shoes
Here comes Johnny with the power and glory
Backbeat the talkin' blues
He got the action, he got the motion
Yeah the boy can play
Dedication devotion
Turning all the night time into the day
He do the song about the sweet loving woman
He do the song about the knife
He do the walk, he do the walk of life
Here comes Johnny singing oldies, goldies
Be-Bop-A-Lula Baby What I Say
Here comes Johnny singing I Gotta Woman
Down in the tunnels, trying to make it pay
He got the action, he got the motion
Yeah the boy can play
Dedication devotion
Turning the night time into day
And after all the violence and double talk
There's just a song in all the trouble and the strife
You do the walk, you do the walk of life
I would love to sing this song at a talent show
Why did you bother with writing out the lyrics on a video wich entire purpouse is to give you the lyrics
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Because I paused the video so it doesn’t eat up my Data and went right to the comments.
This Song Is Always Playing At One Of The Entrances At Dorney Park In Allentown, Pa 18103
Oh yes love Dire Straits brings back so many memorys.
This song was around when i was a senior, or about to be. I liked it, but for Dire Straights it was just a 'pop' song. But my brother in law, one day we were standing around the house, and this song was on the radio. My brother in law looked at me and asked "Can you DO 'The Walk Of Life?'" I didnt know what he was on about! Then he started 'strutting' across the floor, bouncing to the beat in a positive, confident way. He said "THATS 'The walk Of Life!'" He actually thought the song-wasnt a metaphor for "the walk of life,' but an actual style of WALKING! In his out of touch, innocent way, changed the meaning for me too, because his version was much more fun! Thanks Cliff Howell, i hope all is great in your world!
My favourite driving song!
This music reminds me of my best friends from the 80s. I love it.
Je ne peux m'empêcher de penser à mon grand père en écoutant cette musique repose en paix tu nous manques beaucoup 😢😭
Best new song of 2018 hands down. Surprised to see they still make music like this in current day.
1st award for the most positive song.
Legend has it that Johnny is still singing oldies and goldies
This song has always gave me heavy 80's vibes
Remember in my teenage, the instruments sounded innocence, goodness, good life ahead, reason for living, .....can't really describe it.... a picture of someone walking swing hands up and down to a life filled with goodness and "gladness"..........i.........
I have the weirdest image association with this song. I was about 12-14, and I was reading the Complete Sherlock Holmes. The edition I was reading had the original Sidney Paget illustrations. At the same time I was reading this in my bedroom, my high school age older brother was listening to the top charts in his bedroom, and this song was topping the charts in the weeks I was reading Sherlock Holmes. It felt regular as clockwork, while I was reading Holmes and looking at the illustrations, this catchy tune with the words I couldn't make out was playing in the background. Ever since then, whenever I hear this song, I imagine a Sherlock Holmes music video.
You gotta admit, it makes more sense than a video of American sports bloopers.
k9feline2 I have a similar association with Pink Floyd. When I was about the same age as you mentioned, I would play the Legend of Zelda video game in my bedroom and listen to Pink Floyd. Now anytime I see Zelda, I think of Dark Side of the Moon.
k9feline2- That's called a hook. When a song or a metaphor or something connects you to a memory or thought.
There's another version of the video of this music
Since 2017 this has been one of my favorite songs
My childhood memory of me and my brother in the early 90s jumping up and down on a mattress, dancing to this! 1 tune that always holds many memories of me and my brother.
Heard this and my foot started tapping!! 🙌🎶😎
Mark Knopfler's Guitar skills for me... The best in the world!! 💜
Me and my grandma love this song, we play uno with my grandpa while we listen to this song. I hope this isn’t the last song we will hear together. I don’t want my grandma to die.....
We all share in the experience of death. It's not that bad.
Dire straits rocks !!! I love all of Dire straits songs they sing very handsomely awesome! They are my best favorite band ever !!!
wow this song really takes me back in time I could walk or run and listen to this song for miles and miles Thanks for posting What a moving song !!!!!
Roadtrip 2019 to England and this is one of the songs that really stuck with me from that amazing time
I have always loved this band. My favourite songs by them are Sultan of Swing, and the one we just heard. I also love Baker St. by Gerry Rafferty, Manfred Mann's, Blinded by the Light, and Black Water by the Doobie Brothers. Such beautiful music they just can't make it any more.
Sandy Holliday you have good taste
MY FAVOURITE SONG
here comes jonny
I remember when I first heard this song. About twenty years ago.
good times..
I heard this song today.... ❇
This will always be popular. Have a fantastic 2016 Michelle.
Am now 26yrs old and I can't stop loving this song
My best song since I started listening to music.
I am here 1yr later, down and blue, and the Walk of Life did the magic again!
After careful assessment of all songs ever made and that have been played over the airwaves, I can safely say that this is as good as it gets. When aliens arrive on earth, a copy of this song should be played to give them an idea of our philosophy and how far we’ve developed as a species.
Interesting concept!
My auntie requested this to her funeral ,
This song is never on the radio but sometimes I’m having a real tough day and suddenly this comes on the radio , I instantly well up
I swear she’s my guardian angel 👼
It’s happened 3 times now
You just can’t help but to smile and tap your feet to this song. Even after all these years!
My 11 old Son Rain just like this one as soon as he hears the Song ❤
I play this song every night and I never lack sleep whenever I'm playing it❤❤❤
I was in form 4, and this song gave me strength to push on when things weren't on my side...
Tuition was there, but I got filled up with hope for a better future and here I am doing good
This song is amazing!!!
One of My Favorite Old School Classics. I Love Rock N Roll. Get Into Fun. Don't Conform To The Modern Dull Times. Create And Be You. From a Fan Of Music.