Dire Straits - Wild West End (Official Music Video)

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  • @HarryHopkins-fv3li
    @HarryHopkins-fv3li 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    This is such a laid back song,mark knopfler is a god in our house.

  • @z10002
    @z10002 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +411

    It's 2024. If you are listening to this you have have a pretty damn good taste in music.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Right back atcha. This whole album is so chilled and laid back.

    • @marsultra7032
      @marsultra7032 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@CB-xr1eg it's outstanding 👏

    • @PB477
      @PB477 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      takes me back to Earls Court 1980 living in a basement flat was good times and good music!!!!

    • @tomstorm350
      @tomstorm350 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you. I agree, and likewise.

    • @A47919
      @A47919 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Oh, for the days of Pong!

  • @6200marco
    @6200marco 13 ปีที่แล้ว +764

    This is probaly one of the best songs that i've ever heard.

    • @JarodCopeland
      @JarodCopeland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yes! I just wish I would have heard it sooner.

    • @j.epstein7723
      @j.epstein7723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@JarodCopeland same

    • @2009adtommy
      @2009adtommy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yep... Sigh...

    • @francesfenton7007
      @francesfenton7007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes I totally agree reminds me of my dad.....

    • @henryhopkins8063
      @henryhopkins8063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It is literally my very best song,mark picks so cool.

  • @JamesWebbe-q5u
    @JamesWebbe-q5u 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Listened to this 268 times in 48hr

  • @davidkieltyka9
    @davidkieltyka9 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    I remember often listening to this album at night with headphones on in the months after it came out. The line in this song “She made me feel 19 for awhile” always made me smile. I was *18* at the time. Now that I’m almost 63 it has a different ring to it. ☺️

    • @carolrademacher7002
      @carolrademacher7002 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      l drive from Flint to Buffalo. I put this tape in as soon as l crossed that bridge.

    • @Xerothermic
      @Xerothermic ปีที่แล้ว +37

      My Dad loved Dire Straits this is the last song we sang together before we lost him to Cancer we sang loud and laughing when we got it wrong one of the best moments near the end

    • @AM-ux1nn
      @AM-ux1nn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      L

    • @petepotaczek5844
      @petepotaczek5844 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Tell me about it!
      Same thing w/ me, I’m 55 and now a woman who makes you feel 19 again…. Magical!

    • @momok8896
      @momok8896 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha cute

  • @tinaromano7689
    @tinaromano7689 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Mr. Knopfler handles his guitar likes it's another limb. Class act.

    • @lydiabentley3413
      @lydiabentley3413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Totally agree

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Rumour has it he was born with the guitar and his birth was hell for his mother.

    • @johngibson9463
      @johngibson9463 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't think any music lover underates him - he is acknowledged worldwide

    • @themossypottery
      @themossypottery 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you watch him playing Telegraph Road in one of the many solos he just zones out as though he's thinking about plans for the weekend...amazing artist

  • @richardosorio5966
    @richardosorio5966 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I had a dream last night. I was walking with my son, who passed away this year. This song was playing in the background.

    • @anne-mariemeiffren7090
      @anne-mariemeiffren7090 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He was walking with you.

    • @060stick
      @060stick 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    • @jeffreycolvin9124
      @jeffreycolvin9124 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      God bless

    • @richardosorio5966
      @richardosorio5966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@jeffreycolvin9124 thank you

    • @aliampb6949
      @aliampb6949 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Music has such a powerful effect on grief. It’s a long road. Stay strong xxx

  • @Viktoria-2020
    @Viktoria-2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    Mark Knopfler is a living legend. 💖 💖 💖

    • @carolrademacher7002
      @carolrademacher7002 ปีที่แล้ว

      FuckinA

    • @A47919
      @A47919 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      His guitar solo near the end of "Tunnel of Love" is beautiful.

    • @lydiabentley3413
      @lydiabentley3413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@A47919 totally special

    • @DebraHardee
      @DebraHardee 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Boys. 😂 love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jameshughes383
    @jameshughes383 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    what the hell is that he does at around 2:37? that little squiggle of notes. just beautiful.

    • @hkpr-ro6ui
      @hkpr-ro6ui 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Genius at work, making it look effortless.

  • @marieblue
    @marieblue ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The title “Wild West End” (1978) refers to an area of London, England. Mark Knopfler moved to the capital after completing an English degree at Leeds University. Just like so many people, he enjoyed walking around the West End, always with an eye on the ladies. He spotted one distinctly attractive young woman in Shaftesbury Avenue, the very inspiration behind this song that clocks in at 4:42‼️
    Another tune from the same LP, “In The Gallery” (1978), had its genesis in that same avenue, though in quite a different sort of encounter. 💚🎶💙

    • @MrSudeepdas
      @MrSudeepdas ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Once again thank you for the back story. The way Knopfler paints vignettes through his subtle lyrics is phenomenal.

    • @marieblue
      @marieblue ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrSudeepdas Thank YOU!

    • @MrSudeepdas
      @MrSudeepdas ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marieblue 🙏

  • @mariapennington4467
    @mariapennington4467 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Impossible to describe this talent

  • @sandracarli1110
    @sandracarli1110 8 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    The guitar has become a part of his body.

    • @harrycooke6349
      @harrycooke6349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great cord change brilliant

    • @anilchadha3596
      @anilchadha3596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is the only reason for the exceptional performance. There is no gap. No friction. No wasting of energy... and hence... you know

    • @dhawalsrivastava5361
      @dhawalsrivastava5361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You bet

    • @315Bodhi17
      @315Bodhi17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anilchadha3596 sorta took violin lessons so many years ago. Should've took Vocals!!

    • @Bla1898
      @Bla1898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If its lucky! Wish it was you know who.🤗🤣🙏🌹🌹🌹

  • @lalalooloo
    @lalalooloo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    The hidden gem on their record. I love this song. It's always in my head

    • @karenwoo9068
      @karenwoo9068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It's always in my head, too! And it is the hidden gem on this album! The lyrics are amazing!

    • @amedeadegliinnocenti975
      @amedeadegliinnocenti975 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Che armonia? Meravigliosa! Veri artisti? Ti senti con loro in armonia dolce amore! 🐕✋👑👼🤴❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @lydiabentley3413
      @lydiabentley3413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@karenwoo9068 I've always thought Water Of Love was the gem, but I love the whole album along with all their other albums. A top band who weren't with us for long enough IMO.

  • @hastingsgal
    @hastingsgal 13 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    I LOVE THIS! I never get bored of Dire Straits. If I don't hear them for a while I 'forget' just how brilliant they were.

    • @mjmk8928
      @mjmk8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Are

    • @mjmk8928
      @mjmk8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They are still present tense in my world!!

    • @asteriosmples7079
      @asteriosmples7079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Like wise..

    • @holysquire8989
      @holysquire8989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't know I liked this song until I heard this on somebody's boombox yesterday. I used to play this album repeatedly and evidently this song was a track in my subconscious.

    • @SARA-vy4bt
      @SARA-vy4bt ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ditto absolutely!
      Never gets boring ever.
      Watch him play with Eric C. and the respect he has for Marks genius.
      My personal fave has got to be from debut album.
      Wild west end.
      Never tire of.
      Like this gem!

  • @jimholmes9
    @jimholmes9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Mark Knopler is truly an amazing vocalist and guitarist!!!!!

  • @terrygrinsted7930
    @terrygrinsted7930 8 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    Such a casual song; yet it is packed full of detail and excitement. I love watching Knopfler's laughter and enjoyment whilst playing this song....he certainly shows his brilliance in this song, and in every nice way, he knows it.

    • @-sabelmousse-2246
      @-sabelmousse-2246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      well....see above

    • @mjmk8928
      @mjmk8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sexy as hell tooooooo

    • @mandypeart7734
      @mandypeart7734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's not enjoying this on camera. But he is a brilliant song writer and guitarist.

    • @michaelmorris2809
      @michaelmorris2809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ...a painted picture

    • @karenwoo9068
      @karenwoo9068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Mandy Peart, MK is absolutely enjoying singing this song. He is smiling and laughing throughout. It’s an awesome performance and a beautiful song. One of my favorite Dire Straits songs.

  • @luigiamicucci7418
    @luigiamicucci7418 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Novembre 2024 sto ascoltando , forse per la millesima volta questa stupenda canzone , e come ogni volta che la ascolto ,mi basta chiudere gli occhi, e torno nei magnifici anni 80 !! La genialità di Mark è infinita, poesia e musica fuse insieme .....magia pura fatta dal più grande musicista in assoluto.

  • @coppulor6500
    @coppulor6500 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    it was crazy how good a debut album this was. album period. one of the best albums of all time.

    • @vikingbear79
      @vikingbear79 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Agreed!!! a masterpiece album for sure

    • @deadreckoning6288
      @deadreckoning6288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Without a doubt. A timeless classic.

  • @genefulcher9765
    @genefulcher9765 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Their first album
    Is___ the best,,,, great
    Tunes with lyrics to match ,,,,,yep

  • @jokerman6015
    @jokerman6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    My favorite cut off one of the best debut albums ever. There was not a weak song on that album, the influence that Bob Dylan had on the young Mark Knopfler is on full display here with Mark's lyrical story telling. Simply superb!

    • @anne-mariemeiffren7090
      @anne-mariemeiffren7090 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@jonathanbirch2022JJ CALE, the same picking, something yes of JJ CALE

    • @marcosgomes7681
      @marcosgomes7681 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He made a match with the stile of JJ Cales guitar with a bit of Dylan's singing and nothing wrong on that

    • @anne-mariemeiffren7090
      @anne-mariemeiffren7090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcosgomes7681 et en y réfléchissant bien, il y a tant de délicatesse chez MK. On peut penser à la puissance de Dylan, qui tout changé, en un demi siècle. Et la guitare et les morceaux de JJ Cale sont autre chose. Mark Knopfler est un très grand musicien. Et le reste, il le fait bien. Ses petits univers.

    • @windsorSJ
      @windsorSJ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I still think their debut album is the best they made. So raw, no frills just music to make the hairs stand.

    • @artvandalay3199
      @artvandalay3199 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love the Dylan reference. I never knew he was an influence but you can definitely hear it.

  • @lakid9749
    @lakid9749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This whole album is genius and one of the all time bests. The blues. Rock. ClassicL cords all meshed to perfection, each time I listen to it It surprises .
    The voice - what gift

    • @greenwich1754
      @greenwich1754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dire Straits first album is the only album I have had on three mediums. Album, cassette, and cd. No 8 track, though. Only rival to my most favorite album is Abbey Road.

    • @greatknightcyber1131
      @greatknightcyber1131 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed

    • @simongrech2268
      @simongrech2268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed 💯 % !! Unique in many ways

    • @TheCompleteGuitarist
      @TheCompleteGuitarist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heard this in the early 80s. This song was the soundtrack to my move to London studying at art school off shaftesbury ave, took the #19 bus often, shopped in China Town.

    • @derekshaw401
      @derekshaw401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My altime fav. D.S. song. Fell in love with this song on my first listen. Radio NEVER EVER plays it! Sad.

  • @thabilldozer
    @thabilldozer ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The reason I like this video is that it showcases the Knopfler brothers perfectly.

    • @lydiabentley3413
      @lydiabentley3413 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is Bob Dylan

    • @anne-mariemeiffren7090
      @anne-mariemeiffren7090 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@lydiabentley3413Bob Dylan ne faisait pas le job aussi bien, tout le temps. J'aime Bob Dylan depuis 50 ans quand même
      Quand j'ai entendu Sultans of Swing dans mon jardin, j'ai pensé, tiens, Dylan à bien progressé en guitare. Mark Knopfler ici, est un joyeux cabotin.

  • @smith077906
    @smith077906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    My dad would play this in his Ford Capri in the 80's RIP Dad. Thanks for the memories.

    • @bohomaturebabe
      @bohomaturebabe ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would have liked your Dad......

    • @Melanie-qm6hs
      @Melanie-qm6hs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too! I had a Ford Capri and I LOVE Dire Straits

  • @davidkettles7989
    @davidkettles7989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Lump in the throat. US Army. West Germany. Two years and eight months. Not complaining. Made the best of it. This album was one of the reminder of the good times. Thanks.

  • @elin2488
    @elin2488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This is definitely my top 3 favorite dire straits song! And when he sings: “Excuse me talking, I wanna marry you...” IS SICK!!! 🥺

    • @eddiecouncil
      @eddiecouncil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sick.... And girl in the number 19... All lyric is a movie

    • @susanlewis2346
      @susanlewis2346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That line in the his masterpiece ALWAYS gives me goosebumps!! And Omggggg his style of "plucking" his strings, his tone, his voice, his smiles, his little chuckles...LOVE YOU MK!!!! SEXY AS HELL!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @rychieallen8156
      @rychieallen8156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it's ramble about men; and, like all fiction, it's goes on its way to tell a story at a time [now history]

  • @V-I-P-E-R-V10
    @V-I-P-E-R-V10 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You can’t name any bad song from dire straits they’ve never had a bad song

  • @johnharding7650
    @johnharding7650 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Who gives a shit if it's not the right guitar. Looks great. Sounds fantastic. Enjoy the music.

  • @trelkel3805
    @trelkel3805 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That rhythm guitar intro on the 5th fret in open A. Absolutely beautiful.

    • @annetteturner5972
      @annetteturner5972 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, a shout out to David K for that one

  • @Zetep
    @Zetep 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Incredible strong song, coming from what might be the best debut album ever.

  • @scottymac5174
    @scottymac5174 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    all the days... I keep coming back to this.,

    • @hypn9s1s
      @hypn9s1s 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here, friend❤ Dire Straits are timeless

  • @armandogomes3742
    @armandogomes3742 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    JOHN, MARK, DAVID, and PICK..the best 4...❤

  • @carolrademacher7002
    @carolrademacher7002 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He looks so happy. I love his voice 😎

  • @thatssomething1
    @thatssomething1 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Everything tells a story here..the vocals of course but also naturally the guitars and bass guitar and drums..super locked in and sweet 😉

  • @thalesvilhenagiacchetta7644
    @thalesvilhenagiacchetta7644 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    A gentleman that represents the best of British rock

  • @donaldtyler4261
    @donaldtyler4261 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I heard this song for the first time last night and haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since 😊

    • @annetteturner5972
      @annetteturner5972 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing that people are still discovering the genius of MK 😊

    • @GuntersvilleLakeFishing
      @GuntersvilleLakeFishing ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just listen to the whole album, it's amazing!

    • @petepotaczek5844
      @petepotaczek5844 ปีที่แล้ว

      My all time favorite.

    • @howlinguts
      @howlinguts ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I heard this song for the first time as a 16 year old in 1980 and haven't stopped thinking about it for over 40 years 😊

  • @nunuloki
    @nunuloki ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That first Dire Straits album was so good. When it came out I was living with a group of real head banging heavy metallers, but even they loved this album and played it often.

  • @MercedesCruz-qe1nj
    @MercedesCruz-qe1nj หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    " Just another angel in the crowd ". Sweet phrase.

  • @andrzejkrezel5503
    @andrzejkrezel5503 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have just read "...I am almost 63..." and it is just the same for me, but it is immaterial as the feeling this song still brings to my heart makes me feel 19 or maybe 22 that I was when I got that LP for extortionate price in the then socialist Poland where anything coming from the "West" was almost beyond the reach. When I bought the LP and listened to it, it made me feel happy for a while, still makes me feel so good when I happen to listen to any of the songs of the first LP and still have the album, one of my favourite. 🙂

  • @timmatthews9317
    @timmatthews9317 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This is such a beautiful, innocent and ‘pure’ Dire Straits track. Love the early work, when Pick & David were present.

  • @dhope4072
    @dhope4072 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Mark Knopfler checks all the boxes for me. He is easily both my favorite guitarist & vocalist.❤

  • @alicjaurbanska9750
    @alicjaurbanska9750 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Mark Knopfler.. simply my number 1.❤

  • @haroldgillette7157
    @haroldgillette7157 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Listening to Mark sing is great,but watching him and Dire Straits is an an added treat. Mark is so expressive and really gets what performing means!

  • @karlpage1
    @karlpage1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Mark Knopfler - a legend, never fails to inspire!

  • @K19777
    @K19777 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The second verse (conductress on the number 19) is probably my favorite of all time.
    The whole song’s absolutely beautiful, but that part is basically impossible to top. So fun to sing along to as well.

  • @matthewnaczek2184
    @matthewnaczek2184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    One of the most underrated and overlooked bands of the 70s. True masterpiece in music

    • @carolrademacher7002
      @carolrademacher7002 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember the first time l heard him. l have always been a fan. he is not stagnant ❤

    • @deadreckoning6288
      @deadreckoning6288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Underrated and overlooked? Hardly. They exploded on the music scene in the late 70's and their music is known far and wide. Mark is regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time. What a talented band they were.

  • @DanielKennedy-z3l
    @DanielKennedy-z3l หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent song from original lineup. Illsley, David, Mark, and the marvelous Pick.
    The technicality and perfection is second to none, the deliveries and eye contact so perfect.

  • @Krisleigh1981
    @Krisleigh1981 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Walking in the wild west end. ❤ this song.

  • @langhuaphin4040
    @langhuaphin4040 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I propose to my wife while this song was playing in the background, believe me when i tell you.. her answer was "YES!"

  • @martins.7060
    @martins.7060 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was lucky enough to see Dire Stairs on their first US tour. It was in a small auditorium in Rhode Island with 4 or 5 hundred people in the audience. The set list was basically the entire first album with Lady Writer as the encore.

  • @annalyman2616
    @annalyman2616 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have loved this band since the moment I first heard them. This song makes me feel amazing! Pretty well the coolest band ever, even though I am a B.Mus.Jazz, Jazz musician!

  • @user-hr9gp5un4g
    @user-hr9gp5un4g 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Smooth intro…very Dire Straits-ish. Can’t mistake Knopler’s riffs…you ALWAYS know you’re about to fall in love with them/HIM all over again.

  • @daveb6214
    @daveb6214 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Can't Beat Dire Straits ,plain and simple amazing music 🎶

  • @pollymath2010
    @pollymath2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Still my favourite Dire Staits song. Mark Knopfler, what a brilliant guitarist!

    • @eliasbbl
      @eliasbbl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mine too!!!

    • @susanlewis2346
      @susanlewis2346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOVE HIS " PLUCKING"❤️❤️❤️

    • @charleneguiliano2943
      @charleneguiliano2943 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is real magi c for me with the original Dire Straits 😮the combination of David and Mark Knopfler's Knopfler's and John Illsley voices is so special thanks for the memories and sharing this video ❤❤❤❤

  • @raymondbarata2924
    @raymondbarata2924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    How have I not heard this song till today. What a masterpiece!

    • @Studio-ffft5
      @Studio-ffft5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you listen 399 more times you will begin to realize and appreciate how this masterpiece works on so many levels!

    • @hoff1967
      @hoff1967 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wish i could hear it for the first time again.

    • @anne-mariemeiffren7090
      @anne-mariemeiffren7090 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucky 🎉

  • @josephm2521
    @josephm2521 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    MASTERPIECE

  • @markhollis8587
    @markhollis8587 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the greatest songs in the world I want this played at my last day at life

  • @SK1974ification
    @SK1974ification 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Such an amazing song. The tone is perfect

  • @richardgordon8842
    @richardgordon8842 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Listen to this song every day

  • @Lou-n9q
    @Lou-n9q หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    These cats have some beautiful rhythm

  • @MrCraigo8
    @MrCraigo8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Growing up in NZ, first hearing it in '78, Shaftesbury Avenue always fascinated me because of this song, on only my 2nd visit to the UK this year, I walked out tipsy from a pub in Piccadily, looked up and saw the road sign, it was one of the poignant moments of my trip... that and seeing Bobby Sands mural in Belfast, but that's another story...

  • @haroldgillette7157
    @haroldgillette7157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I always liked to watch the expressions on Marks face when he sings and plays. He really enjoys what he doing...and so do I.

  • @deadreckoning6288
    @deadreckoning6288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember when the Straits exploded on the music scene in 1977. They had a sound that I didn't even know I was waiting to hear and they hit such a sweet spot. The right band at the right time. Their music is timeless and it was a dream come true when I finally saw Knophler back in the mid 2000's. One of the best guitar players bar none. Bit of a shame Mark and his brother had such a falling out. Their original lineup was magic.

  • @kearney19
    @kearney19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This song is so casual and it flows so beautifully.

  • @anidiquaojala1804
    @anidiquaojala1804 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    in my top 10 since it's debut on the radio in 78', 💞💞 💞

    • @JeffSchaper
      @JeffSchaper 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hell yeah.

  • @EveLeeson
    @EveLeeson หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love Mark's facials he's really into it.

  • @everyday775
    @everyday775 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    From the first album, one gem of an actual dire straits song...

  • @hkpr-ro6ui
    @hkpr-ro6ui 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Outstanding. Absolutely outstanding. This is a masterclass in perfect song-writing. The composition, melody, lyrics, sentiments, humour. I visited London for the first time when I was 14 and was in awe of the place. Again, at 16 with friends when I did many of the things in this song as if Mark was walking around with me, writing this song. Afterwards, I discovered this song and was stunned by its biography and magnificence. I adore this song.

  • @erickranz5492
    @erickranz5492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    One of my favourite Dire Straits songs. Love the imagery. I feel like I'm walking there every time I listen to it. Thanks Mark.

    • @Lisbondreams
      @Lisbondreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes, the imagery, a brilliant short movie --- the wit, the beauty of it !

    • @Lisbondreams
      @Lisbondreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right you are Eric, the imagery is a thing of beauty, a wonderful little film !

    • @Bumholioh
      @Bumholioh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Makes me wanna visit the city but in a bygone era 😎👌

    • @Weareeverything2023
      @Weareeverything2023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a regular visitor to London, when this was released, you can picture the streets, coffee shops etc just from this song, even the pacing of the song mimics the City. Great memories, hugely underrated song, most have never heard of it.

  • @stevemorse108
    @stevemorse108 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of my all time favourite tracks from the greatest electric guitarists in history. Mark Knopfler is also modest and thoroughly likable as a person.

  • @sandrolima2028
    @sandrolima2028 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Mark Knopfler is the the most underrated musician in the world.

    • @Schpeckseppmander
      @Schpeckseppmander 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      underrated??? He is a world star!!!😎

    • @ebortolus
      @ebortolus 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not the most but certainly one of them.

  • @peterlaw4834
    @peterlaw4834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Would like to see just these 4 back together - so simple - so perfect. No bullshit.

  • @rosariow6973
    @rosariow6973 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Quantas pessoas no mundo hoje são felizes como eu, pois encontram nas canções de Dire Straits e Mark Knopfler o caminho para paz e para a felicidade.

  • @trixiemixes4480
    @trixiemixes4480 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Close ups can get rough......such great lines here.

  • @rodionraskolnikov9614
    @rodionraskolnikov9614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Timeless masterpiece. One of the most direstaitian song of the most direstaitian time of my favourite band.

  • @billeves4627
    @billeves4627 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Our equivalent in Australia would be Cold Chisel Breakfast at Sweethearts or Saturday Night. Both centred around Sydney's King's Cross.

  • @sueainsi8632
    @sueainsi8632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    If you are listening to this song, you have a great taste in music I bet. OLDIES ARE GOLD

  • @robertlane7997
    @robertlane7997 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This golden oldie takes me back in time, soooo smooth, so beautiful.
    Ah the late seventies.🎵👍🇦🇺

  • @josephsmith3258
    @josephsmith3258 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lived in the wild east end
    Whitechapel High 1973…..with my wild best friend !….
    Those were DAYS!
    No Vietnam….
    Carefree…..19 years old…..this song sends me back in time whenever I want time travel!

    • @victorstolarczyk1004
      @victorstolarczyk1004 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      1973? Too bad the song didn't come out until 1978. And Vietnam was still going on until 1975. Guess your memory isn't so good, huh?

  • @MichaelJones-kv8dw
    @MichaelJones-kv8dw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It’s the way he composes himself in his music videos. So fascinating to watch! Touches your “inner cool”😎 😅

  • @tylerturner2445
    @tylerturner2445 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They should pipe this stuff out of speakers in high school corridors,kids these days don't know what quality serious musicians sound like,class act

    • @edmessina8392
      @edmessina8392 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      might even calm them don a notch.

    • @edmessina8392
      @edmessina8392 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      down

  • @checka1963
    @checka1963 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I get the chills hearing this song. I lived in London when this song came out, It really resonates and its a guitar masterpiece with great lyrics. Legendary!

    • @team419
      @team419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shame its such a soulless, corporate, expensive and sadly empty place. What I'd do to live in the West End in the late 70s...

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bellissima performance! Adorabile... 😊🤗😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💋💯🌅

  • @tizaniceday9249
    @tizaniceday9249 9 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    MK was born to play the guitar. That 1st album of theirs was a classic. I was learning the guitar in 1979 when it
    came out & he had his own unique sound. Playing fingerstyle without a pick was a big part of it.

  • @driftwood-c4g
    @driftwood-c4g 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What spectacular guitar playing this is. Mark is a true legend.

  • @gordonlee2442
    @gordonlee2442 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just think of all the other stuff that followed, he, they would never have known how great they would be, amazing!!!

  • @liamfarris5360
    @liamfarris5360 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    An underappreciated & mostly forgotten song from early Dire Straits. About his making the big move to London & all the sights & sounds he came across when he got there. Very evocative.

  • @joannemccord7478
    @joannemccord7478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Is it just me or do you just melt over this?
    And the cheeky smiles of Mark just make you googie 😍

    • @imgoodatmoaning9561
      @imgoodatmoaning9561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mark trying not to laugh always makes me smile.

  • @charknowlton8584
    @charknowlton8584 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I truly love this song. It reminds me of my teens in Boston, just having an amazing time.

  • @AndruhaUkraine
    @AndruhaUkraine 10 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Dire Straits were really very FENDER Guys!))))
    Jazz Bass + Strat + Tele = Cool

    • @guitarmaster1758
      @guitarmaster1758 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's a Precision Bass & 2 Strat's but it's still cool you're right.

    • @AndruhaUkraine
      @AndruhaUkraine 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Than it`s a Strat with a Tele body

    • @lapelcelery42
      @lapelcelery42 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Andrey Gubenko Yeah, it's a Precision bass, but just one Strat and a Tele. Interestingly enough, behind David you can see Mark's rosewood neck Strat, which later got painted red too and became the basis for Mark's signature model. The one he's playing in this clip got sold off, but he still owns and uses the rosewood one.

    • @AndruhaUkraine
      @AndruhaUkraine 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow. You might be a huge DS fan !
      Anyway, both maple and rosewood necks are great.

    • @lapelcelery42
      @lapelcelery42 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @marsultra7032
    @marsultra7032 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Remember listening to this in my mates campervan in the 80s, absolutely stoned out of our minds ❤❤. A fantastic album too

  • @HenryHopkins-v5w
    @HenryHopkins-v5w 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Simply top class,so cool

  • @JayGee-ti7oe
    @JayGee-ti7oe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Absolute great memories from when this album came on the market. What a brilliant song.

  • @TheBanzai369
    @TheBanzai369 8 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Just another angel in the crowd....

    • @eddiecouncil
      @eddiecouncil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All lyric is a film

  • @ThoughtfulAl
    @ThoughtfulAl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those sure were simpler times.
    I would go back there in a heartbeat.

  • @spartakgladiator77
    @spartakgladiator77 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Кроме того что Марк мастер гитары и вокала у него еще и большой артистизм и великолепное чувство юмора😄👍

  • @marytruan6684
    @marytruan6684 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A beautiful song that takes you all the way down to
    ch-ch, uh-uh,
    china town. ❤❤❤

  • @anne-mariemeiffren7090
    @anne-mariemeiffren7090 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mais la façon sont MK pose chacune de ses notes sur la mélodie, une parfaite respiration, les notes, les silences et les balancés... On adore !

  • @lydiabentley3413
    @lydiabentley3413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love marks facial expressions

    • @annetteturner5972
      @annetteturner5972 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Love Mark, young and old 😊

    • @lydiabentley3413
      @lydiabentley3413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@annetteturner5972 me too & I listen to them everyday

  • @saskiafinnan4216
    @saskiafinnan4216 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Marks smile is just magical

  • @MercedesCruz-qe1nj
    @MercedesCruz-qe1nj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "A GoGo dancer". Back in the late 60s, my oldest brother used to call me " the go go girl". Not because i was one, but because my mini skirts and boots. Wonderful memories of him. Thank you for bringing this memory .❤❤❤

  • @bongkaku
    @bongkaku 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm telling you he's one of the rarest of wine ever....

    • @deadreckoning6288
      @deadreckoning6288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree. Saw Mark in the mid 2000's. Dream come true. Awesome show.