This is one of the greatest albums ever made. From the first time I heard Mark Knopfler's voice, I was reminded of Bob Dylan. Fine with me, since I love both. Dire Straits music is different anyway. Mark is one of the greatest guitarists ever, but I think his song writing even tops that. What a genius musician ... let's enjoy him while we can.
"...I have hid behind walls that have made me alone, striven for peace, which I never have known." Powerful stuff that hits too close to home for comfort.
Mark is indeed a genius. He turns that guitar into a vocalist that he''s singing a duet with. By the way...have you seen the "Sultans of Swing - Alchemy Live"? It's a performance to die for. If you haven't seen it, please let us see you see it. ☺
I’ve always imagined that I if I was stranded on a desert island and only had one CD what songs I’d like to have on it. This would be on it. One of my favourite songs of all time.
Great, great, great muscian!!! Mark Knopfler is the very definition of a modern-day Troubadour. A must review is "Why Aye Man" off his solo album "A Ragpickers Dream - 2002). If you ever review the song "Brother's in Arms" please review the live performance from his 1995 A Night in London BBC televised concert. As beautiful as the studio version is, this concert, in particular, will tear your heart out... This coming from an old U.S. Marine.
From their 5th album, "Brothers in Arms" from 1985, I agree this sounds like Bob Dylan. This album is a masterpiece, such excellent tunes, powerful guitar work and great stories. A story of a war ctiminal who expresses regret and appeals to a higher power for help. He feels he was controlled and manipulated by an authority figure too powerful to resist. Told brilliantly. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Rob. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Rob - I always enjoy listening to the musical genius of Mark Knopfler with or without Dire Straits, and this was no exception. This is my favorite Dire Straits album. Harrri, your review was quite interesting. Great stuff all around!
Most people never paid any attention to the flip side of that album. Remember this is the same album that gave us "I want my MTV". But the flip side is all dark and filled with Cold War Lore. This "Drummer Boy". "Brothers in Arms" reeeks of Vietnam etc. The Flip side is where Knopfler really unleashed his lyricism.
He always reminded me of Dylan from the first time I heard them. Not that the music is anything like Dylan, there's just something in his phrasing that is similar at times. Dire Straits is one of the best ever. Even as the resemblance at times, they are totally unique and awesomely their own sound.
"You may have got your silver, but I swear upon my life Your sister gave me diamonds And I give 'em to your wife" Brilliant.... last great act of defiance
The sun rose in the courtyard, and they all did hear him say, "you always was a Judas, but I got you anyway! You may have got your silver, but I swear upon my life. Your sister gave me diamond, and I give 'em to your wife!". I see a cruel dictator, betrayed by an ally or friend, facing a firing squad. His last shot at his betrayer: he slept with the man's sister and his wife!
We went to see Bob Dylan few years ago because Mark knopfler was warm up artist, after 10 songs he was done and Dylan came on we lasted about 6 songs and wasn't really upto knopflers quality although dylan is huge and an absolute legend the stewards who let us out was like but it's Bob Dylan I said not our cup of tea really and we only came to see knopfler 😊
You may have gor youe Silver but I swear upon my LIFE Your Sister gave me Diamonds. And I gave em to your WIFE. Oh Father please help me? He's laughing at God.
Brother in Arms is arguable the worst album of Dire Straits. It's cloying and lacks the integrity of their earlier efforts. It was very successful because they used early computer animation in their music video for Money For Nothing. A waste.
Heartfelt disagreement. Sure, MFN got all the attention and maybe overplayed somewhat, but the entire album is exceptional. It requires more than a soundbite-browse.
Great analysis of a great song.
A great song and a great commentary!
This is one of the greatest albums ever made. From the first time I heard Mark Knopfler's voice, I was reminded of Bob Dylan. Fine with me, since I love both. Dire Straits music is different anyway. Mark is one of the greatest guitarists ever, but I think his song writing even tops that. What a genius musician ... let's enjoy him while we can.
"...I have hid behind walls that have made me alone, striven for peace, which I never have known."
Powerful stuff that hits too close to home for comfort.
One of my favourite bands and Mark is outstanding.
One of my favorite songs from this album!❤
Mark is indeed a genius. He turns that guitar into a vocalist that he''s singing a duet with.
By the way...have you seen the "Sultans of Swing - Alchemy Live"? It's a performance to die for. If you haven't seen it, please let us see you see it. ☺
Remember!! This Is sung by a British Band!! Sound's very much like a19th century cowboy love-storey!! I Love Dire Straits!!!!
Telegraph Road, story telling at its best. The live version, truly epic.
I’ve always imagined that I if I was stranded on a desert island and only had one CD what songs I’d like to have on it. This would be on it. One of my favourite songs of all time.
Mark Knopfler is the best guitarist, song writer man. Most of all , he has a brilliant heart. Thank you Mark for all the songs you gave us. 👏👏👏
I get goosebumps when I hear the hard strumming in the chorus! Its intensity matches the lyrics beautifully. Thanks Harri
"hard strumming " - imitates shooting (execution?).
One of my favorite bands! I saw Mark play a solo show in Indy about 20 years ago, and it was among the best shows ever!
It turned out fine Rob and I can see it now too. ✌I love Dire Straits.
Great, great, great muscian!!! Mark Knopfler is the very definition of a modern-day Troubadour. A must review is "Why Aye Man" off his solo album "A Ragpickers Dream - 2002).
If you ever review the song "Brother's in Arms" please review the live performance from his 1995 A Night in London BBC televised concert. As beautiful as the studio version is, this concert, in particular, will tear your heart out... This coming from an old U.S. Marine.
From their 5th album, "Brothers in Arms" from 1985, I agree this sounds like Bob Dylan. This album is a masterpiece, such excellent tunes, powerful guitar work and great stories.
A story of a war ctiminal who expresses regret and appeals to a higher power for help. He feels he was controlled and manipulated by an authority figure too powerful to resist. Told brilliantly. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Rob. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Reminds me of T Bone Burnett.
@@sourisvoleur4854 Bob Dylan's original guitarist, such a talent. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦
Yes yes yes yes! So underappreciated, this one.
One of my go to albums it's fantastic
I had forgotten about this song! Thank you for reminding me! Probably my favorite from this album.
He’s a Newcastle boy . Whey aye man . Very similar to my home town of Liverpool ❤
Born in Scotland I think you’ll find
Rob - I always enjoy listening to the musical genius of Mark Knopfler with or without Dire Straits, and this was no exception. This is my favorite Dire Straits album. Harrri, your review was quite interesting. Great stuff all around!
Admiring Knopfler for his songwriting more than his guitar skills says alot when hes the best guitar player ever and i agree.
Many times I've been on the road and the legendary dire straits always keeps me company. So many delicious tracks always gets me home.
Most people never paid any attention to the flip side of that album. Remember this is the same album that gave us "I want my MTV".
But the flip side is all dark and filled with Cold War Lore. This "Drummer Boy". "Brothers in Arms" reeeks of Vietnam etc. The Flip side is where Knopfler really unleashed his lyricism.
He always reminded me of Dylan from the first time I heard them. Not that the music is anything like Dylan, there's just something in his phrasing that is similar at times.
Dire Straits is one of the best ever. Even as the resemblance at times, they are totally unique and awesomely their own sound.
Used this song to sample home speakers and compare back in the day.
❤....sir Harri, good evening 🥂🍾 some fine as music.... right here is the place ❤🇿🇦💎
"You may have got your silver, but I swear upon my life
Your sister gave me diamonds
And I give 'em to your wife"
Brilliant.... last great act of defiance
I got this album in 1985 and it was great, of course no 1 was the title track "Brothers in arms".
Well, Knopfler was the guitarist on Bob Dylan's "Slow Train Coming" album. Pretty sure he he took some inspiration.
I recommend the album and song Love Over Gold. The song Telegraph Road is a must as well.
my second favourite dire straits song....number one down to the waterline
Great choice Rob, thank you
❤🎉👍
recuerdo comprar el álbum y encontrarme con esta joya de canción, fue todo un hermoso viaje !
Yes Man yes , dire. Of Brasil
In my opinion, this is easily the best cut off this album.
I love that you feel the way i do!
Thanks for the reaction!
I too thought he sounds like Bob Dylan in this song.
Great reaction!
Yes, I hear the resemblance to Bob Dylan too. Great band!
This Akbum CD is music history of alltime
How about some relationship to George Orwell's "1984" and Big Brother, The mans too Strong?
The sun rose in the courtyard, and they all did hear him say, "you always was a Judas, but I got you anyway! You may have got your silver, but I swear upon my life. Your sister gave me diamond, and I give 'em to your wife!". I see a cruel dictator, betrayed by an ally or friend, facing a firing squad. His last shot at his betrayer: he slept with the man's sister and his wife!
This song was written about Bob Dylan
We went to see Bob Dylan few years ago because Mark knopfler was warm up artist, after 10 songs he was done and Dylan came on we lasted about 6 songs and wasn't really upto knopflers quality although dylan is huge and an absolute legend the stewards who let us out was like but it's Bob Dylan I said not our cup of tea really and we only came to see knopfler 😊
Good one.
FYI. Mark plays on a Ovation Adamas guitar that looks really quirky adn is made from carbon fibre
Additionally: on this track, Mark is playing the echoey/tinny notes on a 12-string guitar, and it is one of the few occasions that he uses a pick
They worked together, Bob and Mark.
I believe he wrote this about a top nazi henchman who fled to Britain during WWII.
You may have gor youe Silver but I swear upon my LIFE
Your Sister gave me Diamonds.
And I gave em to your WIFE.
Oh Father please help me? He's laughing at God.
my reaction to your reactions.............................................meh
Brother in Arms is arguable the worst album of Dire Straits. It's cloying and lacks the integrity of their earlier efforts. It was very successful because they used early computer animation in their music video for Money For Nothing. A waste.
Heartfelt disagreement. Sure, MFN got all the attention and maybe overplayed somewhat, but the entire album is exceptional. It requires more than a soundbite-browse.
Couldn’t disagree more.
Then you didn't really listen. Try again. Everyone has different tastes in music . Your critique is pretentious and doesn't really say much.
I agree with you Lionel! I guess the other commenters find something different in this album than we do.
@@lauraschwartz1077 Pretentious???