In my not very humble opinion, this is one of the top five live rock performances ever recorded. I've been listening to this for decades, and it still give me chills. The power of the guitars balanced against Terry's drumming. Never any better, anywhere. My brother was a guitarist. He insisted to the day he passed that Mark was doing things in this performance that were not physically possible.
otrame 1 Just caught your comment a year after you made it. I agree, this performance of Sultans of Swing ranks up there with Pink Floyd's Pulse concert of '94 and Gilmore's guitar solo during the masterpiece Comfortably Numb. Both of these I've been listening to for years, and I still get chills everytime. The feeling is very close to orgasm - I hope that isn't offensive, but it's the only way I can describe it. Your brother was right, Knopfler's guitar work in this instance bordered on the 'supernatural'.
It's possibly the greatest live performance of all-time!! The drummer is amazing, and the lead singer, Mark Knopfler, is one of the top 5 greatest guitarists of all-time!! It's the shortest 10 minutes you'll ever experience in your life!
Mark took us up..brought us down gently..then dragged us over the edge!,! And the drummer never left our sides!! I am still vibrating. Love, love love it! Peace and love
@@dominicmuirhead9912 Just my opinion. But if you look at the quality of the lyrics and musicianship of Mark Knopler closely, it's staggeringly good. I guess by underrated I really mean somewhat undiscovered in terms of the quality and genius
Drummer is Terry Williams, one of the most underrated drummers ever. There's a moment in the video where Mark Knopfler starts laughing at Terry's skills (just as paused to talk about drummers)
All that needs saying is “Dire Straits”. Been listening to this band for 40 years and every time I hear a song, I get to relive those 40 and experience something new. True masters of their art. And I am so thankful! Welcome to the club.
I've never heard this live rendition before, it's completely different from the album version of the song. It's exactly what I'd want to see in a live performance. I can listen to the album at home.
I was lucky enough to see them in ‘84 & ‘85 at the NEC. My son took me to see Mark & his band a few years ago twice & he still rocks! He played what his fans want to hear & not songs from his latest album. Lovely bloke,I’m gutted that he’s not doing anymore tours but I reckon he deserves a break! 🎸
One of my favorite live performances ever for that reason. Love the original but they played this like the rockstars it made them, and it's fantastic. They knew it'd slay 'em.
Mark knopfler is a renowned guitarist who illustrates how less is sometimes more. He's known for his jazzy licks. Terry Williams is killing it on the drums per usual. I love the way they play with the volume of the song instead of the tempo.
I am a guitarist so you know what I’d be. Mark Knopler the singer/lead guitarist is one of the most tasteful guitarist around. I’ll add another vote for “Brothers in Arms”. Great song with really tasteful guitar work by Mark.
What I also love is his brother David's solid rhythm playing - he holds the song's harmony together which allows Mark full freedom to 'play his thing'.
Dire Streits is just fantastic!!! Todays Rock'nRoll is just a shadow of this guys... Guitars,drumbs...all...fantastic, I feel i flyin on this music... Greatings from Croatia 👍
The Dire Straits rabbit hole is pretty deep. Anything off of the Brothers in Arms album would be worth a listen, especially Brothers in Arms and Man's Too Strong. From their Every Street album: Calling Elvis, Heavy Fuel, and On Every Street. And I'd be a guitarist, only if I could play like Mark Knopfler. :)
Mark Knopflers even deeper. 27 Albums to be exact and every each one of them ist worth listening to. Apart from the obvious Dire Straits favourites, I recommend "The Ragpicker's Dream" and "Neck and Neck".
Your reactions are fire! I’m coming back to life listening to Dire Straits in your reaction. 1977 was the year when I was born and I don’t remember much cause I was just brought to life….All I know is that was the year Elvis Presley died and Dire Straits were born. Thanks much again ;-)
When you paused it around 3.30 mins because you were enjoying the guitar couldn't help but think he's going to lose his mind when the guitar solo at the end kicks in . . . . . .
Mark Knopfler is my hero! My dad and I saw him in concert last year and it was the BEST night ever! Down to the Waterline is amazing! Also, Boom Like That, Postcards From Paraguay, Romeo and Juliet are all fantastic!
I agree. I love and admire and revel in Mark Knopfler's guitar work on this piece, but even so I think Terry Williams steals the show. It's like he was possessed! He just PLAYS THE CRAP outta those drums!
Credits to the drums and keys.. i mean, all tha band.. in Alchemy, there is literally Alchemy with all members... so good, and yes, the drums level it up.
And despite all his incredible abilitites, Mark Knopfler is humble though...he himself doesn't think at all like he was the greatest or anything near. But he's definitely got great skills, a unique technique and a unique style! One of the really outstanding of the 80s!
Thanks Twon!! One of my favorite performances!! Sometimes people overlook the drummer (Terry Willams I Think) He tears those up in this!! 🥁🥁🎸🔥🔥🙌 Love it!!
BigPete S Thx for requesting this version! It’s funny I always loved this track growing up. And even as an adult I loved it. But I didn’t discover the Alchemy live until a few years back via TH-cam. Now I only listen to it. It’s a total eargasm when Mark & the guys just go off so freaking naturally! Their chemistry is awesome. Take care. ✌🏻
I was your age when this song came out, so I am old haha. We loved this group! I am so happy this younger generation appreciates our songs. Thank you xx
Being an amazing guitarist. Mark Knopfler’s guitar skills are so underrated. That said, the sign of a great drummer is someone that can mesh with the guitarist as if it was one instrument. That’s the magic of Zepplin. That’s what makes Zepplin so significant. Bonham and Page sound like one out-of-this-world instrument. Check out more Dire Straits.
Choosing a favourite song is hard, coz every song has it's own vibe, but "Sultans of Swing Live" is something I can blindly say it's my all time favourite. I can listen to this all day. It's just amazing!
You can feel the energy and the adrenalin bursting out of the screen right at you. You can tell just how much the guys were LOVING doing this, one of their classic songs for a live London audience....
Graduated High School 79'.. Drinkin beer on tailgates, down by the river... listening to Sultans of Swing. Ya gotta remember what other music was playing at the time.. Fing hair bands! So this was a welcomed difference.. And was quite different. Its lasted the test of time, for sure. Wow - drumming skills?? checkout a drum solo of any Grateful Dead live show, double drummers!
The Recorded Version is beautiful being my Favorite of all time songs in my 70 years of life. The Live performance which is the Long Version is just too awesome to be real, but Truth is before our eyes. They all played a role in this music, so I will not single out any single player yet I do have my unspoken favorite Drummer and Guitarist.
Knopfler is truly a brilliant songwriter and guitarist. Some interesting trivia . . .he wrote "Private Dancer" . . . one of Tina Turner's biggest hits.
Hi man, Dire Straits’ palette is huge. You’ll find many great songs by them: - Brothers In Arms is way different but definitely is a must - Telegraph Road (Alchemy Live) - Romeo And Juliet - Private Investigations - Lady Writer - Once Upon A Time In The West (Alchemy Live) - Where Do You Think You’re Going - Calling Elvis (great video with the thunderbirds puppets) - Heavy Fuel (Rocks!!) - You And Your Friend (On The Night Live) - On Every Street - Tunnel Of Love - Twisting By The Pool - Down To The Waterline - Skateaway - Industrial Disease - Walk Of Life - So Far Away - Solid Rock - Your Latest Trick - Going Home - Local Hero soundtrack (Alchemy Live) And so many more
And what about : Single Handed Sailor It Never Rains Six Blade Knife Water Of Love Planet Of New Orleans Lions Darling Pretty Nobody's Got the Gun Je Suis Désolé When It comes To You Punish The Monkey Hand in Hand Love Over Gold Brothers In Arms Millionaire Blues ...
Dire Straits an iconic band that really markedan era for a lot of fans!! Really the best band for many spanish people and I think more in north of Spain where I am from.
The lyrics are actually based on a time when the band ducked into a small south London dive bar and listened to a small jazz band play to an almost empty room. When they finished, they proudly announced "We are the Sultans of Swing."
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.🤗 What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making a living like that wouldn't suck. Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert id incredible.🤩
This is one of the greatest ever band performances, Mark Knopfler is on fire 🔥 but watch Tunnel of Love from the same Alchemy concert, at the end of the song you can see Terry Williams on drums actually struggling for breathe.
I have been mesmerized by this song since it came out. I've been playing guitar for about 52 years, and this is the top of the top. Keep on with your true that reactions, Brother.
Ode written about Harry Vanda and George Young from the 60s Aust band the Easybeats featuring Stevie Wright on Vocals , George Young’s bro’s Angus play in the aust band Ac/dc . Cheers from Melbourne Australia
I find that I watch reactions to this song differently than other songs. I’m always waiting to see the look on the reactors face when Mark really starts to play.
Dire Straits Live is the first live album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released on 16 March 1984 by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. ( 40 years ago )
Mark Knopfler not only putting on an epic performance, but also, at times would stand back and fade out of the limelight so the other band members could have their turn to be the centre of attention. Didn’t make it all about him - class act and a gentleman. And Terry Williams absolutely owned this!
Since nobody left suggestions, so I will: 1) Money For Nothing (official video clip); 2) Your Latest Trick (woth watching the studio version and also the live version, both have their own unique qualities); 3) Walk of life (studio version) 4) Brothers in arms (official video clip) 5) Romeo and Juliet (every version is top); 6) Telegraph Road (Live Version).
You get a shiver in the dark It's a raining in the park but meantime- South of the river you stop and you hold everything A band is blowing Dixie, double four time You feel alright when you hear the music ring Well now you step inside but you don't see too many faces Coming in out of the rain they hear the jazz go down Competition in other places Uh but the horns they blowin' that sound Way on down south Way on down south London town You check out guitar George, he knows-all the chords Mind, it's strictly rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or sing They said an old guitar is all, he can afford When he gets up under the lights to play his thing And Harry doesn't mind, if he doesn't, make the scene He's got a daytime job, he's doing alright He can play the Honky Tonk like anything Savin' it up, for Friday night With the Sultans We're the Sultans of Swing Then a crowd a young boys they're a foolin' around in the corner Drunk and dressed in their best brown baggies and their platform soles They don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band It ain't what they call Rock and Roll And the Sultans Yeah, the Sultans, they play Creole Creole And then the man he steps right up to the microphone And says at last just as the time bell rings "Goodnight, now it's time to go home" Then he makes it fast with one more thing "We are the Sultans We are the Sultans of Swing"
In my not very humble opinion, this is one of the top five live rock performances ever recorded. I've been listening to this for decades, and it still give me chills. The power of the guitars balanced against Terry's drumming. Never any better, anywhere.
My brother was a guitarist. He insisted to the day he passed that Mark was doing things in this performance that were not physically possible.
otrame 1 Just caught your comment a year after you made it. I agree, this performance of Sultans of Swing ranks up there with Pink Floyd's Pulse concert of '94 and Gilmore's guitar solo during the masterpiece Comfortably Numb. Both of these I've been listening to for years, and I still get chills everytime. The feeling is very close to orgasm - I hope that isn't offensive, but it's the only way I can describe it. Your brother was right, Knopfler's guitar work in this instance bordered on the 'supernatural'.
I agree. Mark was one of the best ever.
And never a plectrum! 😳
When the drummer went crazy you can see how Mark knopfler turned to the bassist and laughed in disbelief😂
It's possibly the greatest live performance of all-time!! The drummer is amazing, and the lead singer, Mark Knopfler, is one of the top 5 greatest guitarists of all-time!! It's the shortest 10 minutes you'll ever experience in your life!
Few songs make take notice of the drummer, which shows you how amazing this performance is.
Mark took us up..brought us down gently..then dragged us over the edge!,!
And the drummer never left our sides!! I am still vibrating. Love, love love it!
Peace and love
Love the way he smiles at his band. Genius player but recognises them. 😊😊
Mark Knopfler = Genius. Great band. Great lyrics. Great music. Underrated.
You're spot on.👍
Agreed!! 👍
Dire Straits are an amazing band but since when have they been underrated?
@@dominicmuirhead9912 Just my opinion. But if you look at the quality of the lyrics and musicianship of Mark Knopler closely, it's staggeringly good. I guess by underrated I really mean somewhat undiscovered in terms of the quality and genius
This version sux, I suggest new listeners seek out the original version.
How Mark finger picked through whole concerts kills me. He is the greatest to me.
He used that guitar to tell the story.
He still does it....it's amazing to watch.
Agreed! To me he is the ultimate God of the 6 strings. When he plays it flows like a river and I just get lost- it’s so transcending!
@@BertSmithLondon Knopfler is a guitar God no doubt but better than Hendrix? I'm not convinced TBH
He’s a very great guitar player!
Terry Williams was killing it that night!
Something special was recorded on that stage that night. Great reaction.
Drummer is Terry Williams, one of the most underrated drummers ever. There's a moment in the video where Mark Knopfler starts laughing at Terry's skills (just as paused to talk about drummers)
Best drummer Mark has worked with second is Danny Cummings
Terry is so tight its crazy, mad underrated
My favorite part, Mark is just loving it as much as everyone else. They were just flat lit for this night
I think Dire Straits were totally underestimated as one of the best live bands in the world at the time too.
All that needs saying is “Dire Straits”. Been listening to this band for 40 years and every time I hear a song, I get to relive those 40 and experience something new. True masters of their art. And I am so thankful! Welcome to the club.
I can't tell you how much I love watching youts who grew up on nearly 100% rap listening to talented singers, song writers, musicians - And loving it.
Did you say "youts"?
14:09 @@markleiby983we forgive you. You know not.
Best live performance by a band ever.
Telegraph road from the same concert. Particularly strong keyboard section! Amazing, teasing, part. So emotional.
Telegraph Road is an epic song of theirs to check out.
This, this right here, is WHY you go to live shows. God I miss concerts.
I've never heard this live rendition before, it's completely different from the album version of the song. It's exactly what I'd want to see in a live performance. I can listen to the album at home.
He can probably play it in different ways.
I was lucky enough to see them in ‘84 & ‘85 at the NEC. My son took me to see Mark & his band a few years ago twice & he still rocks! He played what his fans want to hear & not songs from his latest album. Lovely bloke,I’m gutted that he’s not doing anymore tours but I reckon he deserves a break! 🎸
It's fantastic 🥰🥰👏👏👏
Drummer in this version takes it to another planet.
One of my favorite live performances ever for that reason. Love the original but they played this like the rockstars it made them, and it's fantastic. They knew it'd slay 'em.
You’re right. The drummer is beyond brilliant🙏🏼
I would rather be a Guitarist; however, this Drummer just rendered one of the Greatest performances EVER!!!
Mark knopfler is a renowned guitarist who illustrates how less is sometimes more. He's known for his jazzy licks. Terry Williams is killing it on the drums per usual. I love the way they play with the volume of the song instead of the tempo.
I was seventeen years old when this song came out ( I am now 59). It moved me then. It moves me now.
I am a guitarist so you know what I’d be. Mark Knopler the singer/lead guitarist is one of the most tasteful guitarist around. I’ll add another vote for “Brothers in Arms”. Great song with really tasteful guitar work by Mark.
What I also love is his brother David's solid rhythm playing - he holds the song's harmony together which allows Mark full freedom to 'play his thing'.
@@Panicagq2, so how do you think Hal Lindes rhythm playing on this live version compares to David Knopfler's on the studio version?
The drummers name is Terry Williams, brilliant drummer. But i am bias he's my buddies father, ive known him since i was a young kid.
I like watching terry very much.
Nice!! If you see him around!! Please tell him thank you, from we fans!! For some great work, through the years!!
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Spent way too much time looking for video of Terry playing.
Do you have any recommendations?
That is indeed a cool friend to have.
Terry is battling the forces of darkness in this one
Dire Streits is just fantastic!!!
Todays Rock'nRoll is just a shadow of this guys...
Guitars,drumbs...all...fantastic, I feel i flyin on this music...
Greatings from Croatia 👍
The Dire Straits rabbit hole is pretty deep. Anything off of the Brothers in Arms album would be worth a listen, especially Brothers in Arms and Man's Too Strong. From their Every Street album: Calling Elvis, Heavy Fuel, and On Every Street. And I'd be a guitarist, only if I could play like Mark Knopfler. :)
Mark Knopflers even deeper. 27 Albums to be exact and every each one of them ist worth listening to. Apart from the obvious Dire Straits favourites, I recommend "The Ragpicker's Dream" and "Neck and Neck".
Your reactions are fire! I’m coming back to life listening to Dire Straits in your reaction. 1977 was the year when I was born and I don’t remember much cause I was just brought to life….All I know is that was the year Elvis Presley died and Dire Straits were born. Thanks much again ;-)
The sign of a true master of their craft is Knopfler being able to add-lib the notes, the rhythm, and lyrics during live performances.
I didn't even watch before liking....so chill of a song...
Ginger Baker, Cream drummer with Clapton and Jack Bruce. Nobody better
When you paused it around 3.30 mins because you were enjoying the guitar couldn't help but think he's going to lose his mind when the guitar solo at the end kicks in . . . . . .
Mark Knopfler is my hero! My dad and I saw him in concert last year and it was the BEST night ever! Down to the Waterline is amazing! Also, Boom Like That, Postcards From Paraguay, Romeo and Juliet are all fantastic!
When this song comes on the radio, I have to set cruise. One of those that has me flying down the road otherwise.
Used to love Dire Straits was lucky to attend their concert 8 times. Mark is an amazing guitar player also so is David Gilmour
My favorite thing about this performance is that, even with all those great guitars going, this song belongs to the drums.
Quite true. Mark Knopfler's guitar playing is so good, you tend not to focus on the drummer who's the real star.
I agree. I love and admire and revel in Mark Knopfler's guitar work on this piece, but even so I think Terry Williams steals the show. It's like he was possessed! He just PLAYS THE CRAP outta those drums!
Credits to the drums and keys.. i mean, all tha band.. in Alchemy, there is literally Alchemy with all members... so good, and yes, the drums level it up.
I totally agree. OUTSTANDING.
KILLING IT! That shot of him singing along into the camera while getting that workout in is so memorable.
One of my all-time favorite live performances. Rare case where I prefer the live show to the studio version.
Me too.
And despite all his incredible abilitites, Mark Knopfler is humble though...he himself doesn't think at all like he was the greatest or anything near. But he's definitely got great skills, a unique technique and a unique style! One of the really outstanding of the 80s!
The entire Alchemy concert is fantastic!!
Thanks Twon!! One of my favorite performances!! Sometimes people overlook the drummer (Terry Willams I Think) He tears those up in this!! 🥁🥁🎸🔥🔥🙌 Love it!!
BigPete S Thx for requesting this version! It’s funny I always loved this track growing up. And even as an adult I loved it. But I didn’t discover the Alchemy live until a few years back via TH-cam. Now I only listen to it. It’s a total eargasm when Mark & the guys just go off so freaking naturally! Their chemistry is awesome. Take care. ✌🏻
Cannot overlook Terry on those there drums!! Alchemy Iive...Magnificent. Outstanding. Top o the range!!! Take THAT to the bank!!!
I was your age when this song came out, so I am old haha. We loved this group! I am so happy this younger generation appreciates our songs. Thank you xx
Being an amazing guitarist. Mark Knopfler’s guitar skills are so underrated. That said, the sign of a great drummer is someone that can mesh with the guitarist as if it was one instrument. That’s the magic of Zepplin. That’s what makes Zepplin so significant. Bonham and Page sound like one out-of-this-world instrument. Check out more Dire Straits.
Choosing a favourite song is hard, coz every song has it's own vibe, but "Sultans of Swing Live" is something I can blindly say it's my all time favourite. I can listen to this all day. It's just amazing!
Madhur Garg Same here
That's how to satisfy a guitar properly. No one can treat a guitar like on this performance.
Amen brother.
Love seeing how you are exploring the oldies. Not only that.. your appreciating them. Check out them doing Walk of Life.
Best version of this number.
The whole band are fantastic musicians
The drum breakdowns give me chills every damn time
Everything done by dire straits is good. 💙💙💙 mark knopfler is a genius and my guitar hero. #rockon bro.
Awesome Band! Thank you! Great reaction channel!
You can feel the energy and the adrenalin bursting out of the screen right at you. You can tell just how much the guys were LOVING doing this, one of their classic songs for a live London audience....
Graduated High School 79'.. Drinkin beer on tailgates, down by the river... listening to Sultans of Swing. Ya gotta remember what other music was playing at the time.. Fing hair bands! So this was a welcomed difference.. And was quite different. Its lasted the test of time, for sure.
Wow - drumming skills?? checkout a drum solo of any Grateful Dead live show, double drummers!
The 60s 70s & 80s were the best years😊
The Recorded Version is beautiful being my Favorite of all time songs in my 70 years of life. The Live performance which is the Long Version is just too awesome to be real, but Truth is before our eyes. They all played a role in this music, so I will not single out any single player yet I do have my unspoken favorite Drummer and Guitarist.
Knopfler is truly a brilliant songwriter and guitarist. Some interesting trivia . . .he wrote "Private Dancer" . . . one of Tina Turner's biggest hits.
Hi man, Dire Straits’ palette is huge.
You’ll find many great songs by them:
- Brothers In Arms is way different but definitely is a must
- Telegraph Road (Alchemy Live)
- Romeo And Juliet
- Private Investigations
- Lady Writer
- Once Upon A Time In The West (Alchemy Live)
- Where Do You Think You’re Going
- Calling Elvis (great video with the thunderbirds puppets)
- Heavy Fuel (Rocks!!)
- You And Your Friend (On The Night Live)
- On Every Street
- Tunnel Of Love
- Twisting By The Pool
- Down To The Waterline
- Skateaway
- Industrial Disease
- Walk Of Life
- So Far Away
- Solid Rock
- Your Latest Trick
- Going Home - Local Hero soundtrack (Alchemy Live)
And so many more
Skateaway !
And what about :
Single Handed Sailor
It Never Rains
Six Blade Knife
Water Of Love
Planet Of New Orleans
Lions
Darling Pretty
Nobody's Got the Gun
Je Suis Désolé
When It comes To You
Punish The Monkey
Hand in Hand
Love Over Gold
Brothers In Arms
Millionaire Blues ...
I was a singer. But I sometimes played guitar. Now I'm 70 and only have great memories.
Dire Straits an iconic band that really markedan era for a lot of fans!!
Really the best band for many spanish people and I think more in north of Spain where I am from.
The lyrics are actually based on a time when the band ducked into a small south London dive bar and listened to a small jazz band play to an almost empty room. When they finished, they proudly announced "We are the Sultans of Swing."
TWON @ 4:20 “How Come Y’all Never Mentioned This Drummer?!” 🙌🥁🔥😂😂😎
The drumer is Terry Williams
Mark Knofler - The
Guitar Wizard!❤🎸
He's One of The Best Guitarplayer! Ever!
Dire Straits as a band
- Fantastic!Marvelous!😍🥁🎸🎹
Comin out of the rain you hear the jazz go down.
LYRICS AND MUSIC!!!
Best live guitar solo ever! this is the also my favorite live track of all time!
That epic drummer is Terry Williams.
Terry is right up there with Will Hunt.
“Walk of Life” Dire Straits great song. “Brothers in Arms”. Beautiful
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising.
It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.🤗
What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having.
Making a living like that wouldn't suck.
Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert id incredible.🤩
And here it is again - Same comment, different S O S reaction video comment location ...
@@michaelhanning2321 Sue me
This is one of the greatest ever band performances, Mark Knopfler is on fire 🔥 but watch Tunnel of Love from the same Alchemy concert, at the end of the song you can see Terry Williams on drums actually struggling for breathe.
I told hme Tunnel of Love too lol
Gotta say it again. Tightest band EVER!!!!
Genius. Absolutely genius! They almost seem like ALIENS 👽!!!!!!!😱👏🏻👏🏻Great reaction!!!
Pure talent all round from guitars to drums to keys.
Love Mark Knopfler's guitar tone. I couldn't get guitar or drum skills like, both roles onstage look like a blast.
"Love Over Gold" is another great song.
The bass man is fantastic. Rumbles with that drummer.
Very Epic Song! I still remember blowing out my car speakers on the guitar solo!
I have been mesmerized by this song since it came out. I've been playing guitar for about 52 years, and this is the top of the top. Keep on with your true that reactions, Brother.
great reaction. For an old school guitar and drum display, Wipeout by The Ventures. Live performance in Japan in 1966
Seeing them in concert back in the day was one of the greatest nights of my life!
I'm glad you like the drums in this perfomance
Ode written about Harry Vanda and George Young from the 60s Aust band the Easybeats featuring Stevie Wright on Vocals , George Young’s bro’s Angus play in the aust band Ac/dc . Cheers from Melbourne Australia
You're about to say, "This cat takes the guitar some place special that no one else takes it."
I find that I watch reactions to this song differently than other songs. I’m always waiting to see the look on the reactors face when Mark really starts to play.
The alchemy version of Sultons is arguably the best version of many!
Dire Straits Live is the first live album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released on 16 March 1984 by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. ( 40 years ago )
The whole concert is magic... well worth the watch.
Love it when its otherworldly!!!!!!!!!
Now you know why your parents' generation loves rock and roll and can't stand what's currently on the radio. One is MUSIC and the other AIN'T! 😎😍🤩
Yes please - more Dire Straights!Yes please - more Dire Straights!Yes please - more Dire Straights!
Mark Knopfler not only putting on an epic performance, but also, at times would stand back and fade out of the limelight so the other band members could have their turn to be the centre of attention. Didn’t make it all about him - class act and a gentleman. And Terry Williams absolutely owned this!
Best live performance of any band any time. Superlative 😊
The drummer, Terry Williams playing is the shit!! Pounding the shit out of them skins! Just killer!!
Isn’t it great how DS are standing the test of time. Love ur reaction man. Everyday young people get re-educated in the music scene. Fab.
This song has great drumming. The drums on the album version of the song will absolutely make your jaw drop.
Since nobody left suggestions, so I will:
1) Money For Nothing (official video clip);
2) Your Latest Trick (woth watching the studio version and also the live version, both have their own unique qualities);
3) Walk of life (studio version)
4) Brothers in arms (official video clip)
5) Romeo and Juliet (every version is top);
6) Telegraph Road (Live Version).
My favorite Drummers:
John Bohnam (Zeppelin - RIP)
Jason Bohnam (John’s son)
Alex Van Halen
Phil Collins
Brian Johnstone (Heart)
Ginger Baker
Stewart Copeland, Ringo Starr, Zack Starkey
The question is how many rock stars have come out of newcastle and wrote songs about thier home town the answer might supprise you
One of the best songs ever! 😍
DRUMMER; SO MANY GREAT BANDS OVER THE YEARS (I'M 68) JUST CAN'T CHOOSE
You get a shiver in the dark
It's a raining in the park but meantime-
South of the river you stop and you hold everything
A band is blowing Dixie, double four time
You feel alright when you hear the music ring
Well now you step inside but you don't see too many faces
Coming in out of the rain they hear the jazz go down
Competition in other places
Uh but the horns they blowin' that sound
Way on down south
Way on down south
London town
You check out guitar George, he knows-all the chords
Mind, it's strictly rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or sing
They said an old guitar is all, he can afford
When he gets up under the lights to play his thing
And Harry doesn't mind, if he doesn't, make the scene
He's got a daytime job, he's doing alright
He can play the Honky Tonk like anything
Savin' it up, for Friday night
With the Sultans
We're the Sultans of Swing
Then a crowd a young boys they're a foolin' around in the corner
Drunk and dressed in their best brown baggies and their platform soles
They don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band
It ain't what they call Rock and Roll
And the Sultans
Yeah, the Sultans, they play Creole
Creole
And then the man he steps right up to the microphone
And says at last just as the time bell rings
"Goodnight, now it's time to go home"
Then he makes it fast with one more thing
"We are the Sultans
We are the Sultans of Swing"
Perfect reaction. Thanks for your silence during this concert.
He also wrote the soundtrack for the Princess Bride.
One of the top live guitar performances ever.......................