+1 Also, another really terrific outro is on Dire Straits' song Telegraph Road - beautiful, sensational interplay between guitar & piano on Telegraph Road outro.
Guys! You have to listen to the extended 5:49 version, his solo at the end of that version is one of the best you'll ever hear. It's an amazing song, really glad to see you all enjoying it.
this version goes for 10mins 46 and the solo is fricking crazy! pity they didn't play that, they woulda been up dancing! th-cam.com/video/8Pa9x9fZBtY/w-d-xo.html
Guys you must never cut off our old music early because there were often musical surprises in our stuff and if you don't know why a popular song is so popular then make sure you listen till the ends.
im mid twenties, found this song through a cover on youtube and I've loved this song and group ever since. everything is great but the guitar keeps it so interesting, and the drums are incredibly tasty. great great song.
Hey, guys. Great that you reacted to this, but the signature moment is at the end (video cuts that off.) Audiences always CHEER when he gets to that. You may even remember having heard it before!
They don’t make music 🎶 like this no more. Glad I Was born in the 60s to hear the best music 🎼 of it’s time 70s and 80s 3 of the best decades of my life. Now you know why people say the good old days. 👉🏽🏴🇮🇪🏴🏴🇬🇧🫵🏽❤️
🎯You mentioned the greatest guitarists. I dont know many English guitar legends, but I know some American ones. Not all will fit strictly within the bounds of R&R... Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits Roger Waters, Pink Floyd David Gilmour, Pink Floyd Alex Lifeson, Rush Steve Winwood, for himself, Traffic, Blind Faith Lita Ford Joni Mitchell Malcolm Young, AC/DC Angus Young, AC/DC Vicki Peterson, the Bangles John Mellencamp Tom Petty, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis & the News Tom Cochran, Red Ryder Tom Johnston, the Doobie Brothers Tracy Chapman Hugh Burns, Gerry Rafferty Joan Jett, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Gordon Lightfoot John Denver Glen Frey, the Eagles James Taylor Neil Schon, Journey Tommy Shaw, for himself, & Styx *EDIT:* Please do not interpret positioning on this list as ranking them. All of these people are excellent guitarists. I am not here to argue over who is better than whom! !
I had to watch it twice. First time, I was watching the video, because I don't think I've seen it before. Second time, was just to watch you guys. All the heads & shoulders start movin at the same time. But later, when ya got the fire extinguishers out....I was crackin up but lovin it too. I love to see the younger generations enjoy the music from my 20's. Not much older than you. Good music always stands the test of time. 40 years later & this song is still getting the same responses. The same will happen in 2034.
British group, Dire Straits, with true talent, no gimmicks, no theatrics. Just talent. Holding Back the Years, Simply Red. Great song! Make sure you do the video version, and check out the story to the song. It’s about the vocalists life, Mick Hucknall. A bit of blue eyed soul in that one.
I still love Simply Red. Mick Hucknall's voice is still amazing. I also love their songs Money's too Tight To Mention and the remake "If You 'Dont Know Me By Now."
We dont care about what anyone says but Mick Hucknail is a lightskin black man...with red hair....from Manchester....we dont care he is black. We took him, yall can take Drake 🤣🤣🤣
My favourite is "Tunnel of Love" for its refence to "The Spanish City" in Whitley Bay. I remember it from my time working in Newcastle in 1966. Blessed Friday nights in The Spanish City.
Holding Back the Years is amazing. One of my all-time favorites. Nobody sings like Mick Hucknall of Simply Red. Some great trumpet work in their too. He wrote the song when he was 17. It’s about his mother leaving when he was little and how missing her affected his childhood. Watch the original music video, not one of the live performances.
Simply Red is one of my all time favourite bands. Mick's voice is unbelievable, saw them live here in Hong Kong & couldn't believe he sounded better live than on a CD! 🤯
Holding Back the Years is a fantastic song, amazing vocal. Another great song by Simply Red is "If You Don't Know Me By Now." And, Dire Straits can do no wrong, great choice!
I'm 31 and got the love from Dire Straits from my dad. With 6 years old, we would put Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Queen, Offspring and much more for us to listen to. Thank you dad
At my granddaughters preschool teacher asked the kids what there favorite song was mine said Sultan of swing teacher was floored by her answer, since this child was born we her grandparents do the school of rock anyways this is her favorite one also Marshall Tucker band
I'm so glad you lads loved Sultans and gave it the double fire. Mark Knopler is a KILLER guitar player, one of the best to every do it. Check out "Money for Nothin" next!
The way every riff in this song fits together is unbelievable. This song fascinated me as a kid. I couldn't believe how smooth it was and the overall tone was so different to me.
One of the greatest guitar riffs of all time. If you haven't, you need to go back and listen to the full album version (the first video that you started) and listen to the outro guitar work... There's another solid 30 seconds of excellence after the music video version fades out.
I'm a 70 yo. Thanks for listening to these old bands. It gives me a chance to hear those I didn't appreciate when I could have. Love you guys...you make me laugh.
One of the greatest guitar songs of all time. Those lead riffs and the way Mark Knopfler played them were unique at the time when this song was released. Also listen to "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits. It's a song about the horrors of war. Slow and haunting music but with that trademark guitar sound.
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"
Alchemy Live version of this song is easily in the top 5 greatest live performances EVER. How could you improve on this song? Watch and be blown away fellas.
Gentlemen, thank you for your appreciation of this British classic. AT ANY party,wedding,christening,birthday, xmas or BBQ -this comes on and EVERYONE hits the dance floor. both young and old. Like all great music from ANY era it's both timeless and ageless !!. ❤❤❤❤
Your positive reactions warm my heart. It’s so satisfying to see how musical brilliance can transcend our superficial human divisions. Enjoying your channel. Thanks.
The guitarist Mark Knopfler is one of the most proficient guitarist of all time. Check out their song Money For Nothing (and check out the meaning of the song afterwards lol).
A must is brothers in arms. Mark Knopfler plays this incredible guitar solo with pure emotion through his guitar. The song is based on the Falklands War and the horror and all that bring those in war together.
"Check out Guitar George, he knows all the cords, but he's strictly rhythm, he doesn't want to make it cry or sing". Remember that from my childhood. Good on you gents appreciating more and more of the greats of music, of numerous artists. MK could definitely make it cry and sing.
Underrated band. You guys should also check out Water Of Love, Tunnel Of Love, Romeo & Juliet, So Far Away, Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, & Brothers In Arms
Y'all, I don't even comment fr, but I've been watching this channel TOO LONG for you to not hear one of the greatest solos ever recorded. I think this deserves a re-do.
Tunnel of Love, Romeo and Juliet, Telegraph Road. Also brilliant Dire Straits songs. Love seeing the younger generation discover such great music. Keep it up guys.
A very British band I love. 'Brothers in Arms ' is really worth listening . About the loss of your brother in war. Played at many ,many funerals of those who lost their lives in war . Popular in the USA and UK.
You guys should check out the live version of this song from "Alchemy Live". Mark Knopfler who sings and plays lead guitars goes off and Terry Williams on the drums equally brings it. The song is very recognizable compared to the studio version but really cranks it up in terms of performance and dynamics.
Thanks for that. I never saw the Alchemy Live version before. It was fantastic. I like the Wembly 85 version a bit better but that Alchemy totally turns up the heat to 11.
Mark knopfler is my hero. I love his style of playing. They have tons of other hits out there that are rapidly becoming classics. "Romeo and juliet" "brothers in arms" "money for nothing" (was big on MTV)to name a few. Solid rock band.
Mark Knopfler is still rated as one of the best guitarists , as I'm sure you all ready know. And there was quite the controversy over 'money for nothing' back in the day. The music vid had some really dodgy computer generated graphics that has not aged well AT ALL(and not the reason people got offended over). All of their songs are great songs and well worth a listen and even a re listen. Brilliant musicians.
Mark Knopfler is one of my top 10 guitarist of all time. His technique of blending chords and how he works the lower third is amazing. He is as unique as Ry Cooder and Jimmy Page. You know who is playing by the sound, which is a very rare quality.
I grew up as a teenager with this band and this song and many others they played. So many good memories of the 80's and friends here locked in this song alone.
This is what MTV used to be! Their hit " Money for Nothing aka I want my MTV " was on repeat in my tape deck for weeks. Also their song "Brothers in Arms" is just a classic. Home Run!!!
I'm old enough to be their dad, was born behind the iron curtain and had the same reaction. Great music is timeless and universal. Like so many other things. I looked up, saw them grooving, just like I was and that put a smile on my face. Good stuff.
Dire Straits' album Brothers In Arms has most of the band's big hits on it like "Money For Nothin'" , "So Far Away" "Walk Of Life" and the title track which is beautiful
I'm so glad you guys loved this song!! The guitar skill possessed by Mark Knopfler is un real..... A musician called 'Leo Moracchioli' does heavy metal covers of popular songs from other genres and his version of this song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I would also recommend you check out 'Walk of Life' & 'Money for Nothing' live with Eric Clapton, Sting & Phil Collins
Phenomenal guitarist , wish you could hear the full version . Thanks for playing this , it's great to see you guys liking and appreciating this era of music ❤
The song faded out before the final awesome solo. But you can still hear enough to appreciate the pure gravitas of the song from what was left. Wicked song.
Right! I was waiting for their reaction to one of the most iconic guitar solos ever. If they liked it up to that, that solo was going to blow their minds.
Till today no guittarists can perform those solos. So many variants, gigs, effects, technics that no one takes the risk. Those guitar players are legends and still today the best of the entire world. Some of them alive and still playing. Keep listening the good things! Hello from Brazil.
So glad you guys liked this so good to enjoy your reaction to it. Perfect reaction video. Mark Knophler is a genius you should try more of his music "Brothers in Arms" is a tear jerker.
As a guitar player for life and a huge music nerd this song has always easily been my favorite song of all time, glad you enjoyed it! Just watching knopfler play is a joy because of how effortless it is, unfortunately the video didn't include the outro solo that's so beautiful
Seeing young bloods grove to the exquisite guitar licks of Dire Straights - the sounds of my youth - brought joy to my heart. The Cartier Family gives me hope for the future. I like the way you roll 👊🏻🇺🇸
Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists of all time, easily
FACT!!!
Love his song Devil Baby
No way David Gilmour.
@@deeznuts3145 Notice the “one of the” before the rest of the sentence lol
No pick and shreds
Its a shame they cut off before the amazing outro solo. You guys should definitely check out the whole version.
+1
Also, another really terrific outro is on Dire Straits' song Telegraph Road - beautiful, sensational interplay between guitar & piano on Telegraph Road outro.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES THIS. Those men robbed themselves of one the best guitar solos of all time
This^
Who even puts a video out there without the solo? Criminal
I've seen several reactors watch this video and miss out on an outro solo that rivals Comfortably Numb.
********"Holdin' Back the Years": Simply Re....Straight up blue eyed soul.
Dire Straits is a special band. No one else sounds quite like em. And they have so many bangers. Mark Knopfler is a genius.
Agreed Mark is a rare talent
Yes, yes, yes and yes!❤
Dire Straits' Money for Nothing has one of the greatest guitar intros of all time, pure fire.
I second this lol
fo shizzle
And the best verse ever deleted from a top 40 hit.
That song and no other bands from that time has taken over WE want our MTV slogan even to now.
Yeahhhh
Honestly one of the best songs of all time. The guitar riff at the end might be the best of all time!!
Agreed, Dire Straits my favorite band of all time
My immediate thought when they stopped the video was "Wait - they're missing the best part!"
@@greghanson3495 Me too!!
@@greghanson3495 Yes! Exactly!
And that’s a bummer
The entire Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms album is a masterpiece.
Sultans of Swing is not from that album, however.
@@DLites151 I am aware
A Desert Island Disc for me.
It is, but "Sultans of Swing" is from their first album, which is also fantastic. They should listen to "In The Gallery".
My thoughts exactly. 😊
You missed the best solo at the end! Great vid! Thank you, gentlemen!
I'm 65, you got know idea how much I love seeing young people loving on old music!
im 15 and i just heard this song from my dad a couple weeks ago and it's just been stuck in my head the whole time
I'm 65. I love that you love it ❤ 🏴
I hear you. I just love that our music is getting out there and how much young people appreciate organic music
Me too, Scott, me too!
@@cyclonephysix Try Sultans of Swing, live, from Alchemy.
Guys! You have to listen to the extended 5:49 version, his solo at the end of that version is one of the best you'll ever hear.
It's an amazing song, really glad to see you all enjoying it.
this version goes for 10mins 46 and the solo is fricking crazy! pity they didn't play that, they woulda been up dancing!
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This was cut too short
The end solo that was left out of this version is one of the best solos ever....give it a listen
I can’t believe someone would make a video cutting out the best guitar solo ever or at least best pickless guitar solo!
The radio does this all the time to songs and it's the worst.
Guys, please do extended live version. Promise, his guitar playing will blow you away.
Right! This ended just before the best part!
Exactly that's what I was thinking. There was a blast waiting at the end that they missed!
Hi guys, you need to listen to the Dire Straits 'Alchemy Live' version- pure rock magic!
Guys you must never cut off our old music early because there were often musical surprises in our stuff and if you don't know why a popular song is so popular then make sure you listen till the ends.
Live At " Live Aide "
It's good to see a group of young men with good heads on their shoulders and open minds. Warms my heart.
This song is quiet possibly one of the most musically perfect compositions in human history. Very glad you boys enjoyed it.
100%
From MTL
Yes, when Clapton joins in takes it to another level!
im mid twenties, found this song through a cover on youtube and I've loved this song and group ever since. everything is great but the guitar keeps it so interesting, and the drums are incredibly tasty. great great song.
Hey, guys. Great that you reacted to this, but the signature moment is at the end (video cuts that off.) Audiences always CHEER when he gets to that. You may even remember having heard it before!
From Dire Straits to Earth Wind and Fire, to The Isley Brothers, the 70s had SO MANY talented bands!
I was lucky enough to see EWF and Chicago many years ago.
From Matchbox 20, to Mobb Deep to Boyz 2 Men, the 90s were better
@@mrsam0496 that's because Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was there the whole time ! And then some !
He needed opening acts . 😎
@kendujja matchbox20? Haha 😂 gimme a break...please!...laughing to hard.
Motorhead - 1975. Best band ever to come out of the 70s! ♠️ 🇬🇧
this was a surprise, such a banger of a song man glad y'all enjoyed it
im an old white guy, i love listening to you guys. You give me hope for our country
The fact that these fellas play this all by finger no picks involved is tribute to their craft.
A very rare trait.
Dires Trait.
Thats classic.
They don’t make music 🎶 like this no more. Glad I Was born in the 60s to hear the best music 🎼 of it’s time 70s and 80s 3 of the best decades of my life. Now you know why people say the good old days. 👉🏽🏴🇮🇪🏴🏴🇬🇧🫵🏽❤️
That unmistakable sound, Mark Knopfler is easily one of the greatest guitarists ever.
🎯You mentioned the greatest guitarists. I dont know many English guitar legends, but I know some American ones. Not all will fit strictly within the bounds of R&R...
Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits
Roger Waters, Pink Floyd
David Gilmour, Pink Floyd
Alex Lifeson, Rush
Steve Winwood, for himself, Traffic, Blind Faith
Lita Ford
Joni Mitchell
Malcolm Young, AC/DC
Angus Young, AC/DC
Vicki Peterson, the Bangles
John Mellencamp
Tom Petty, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis & the News
Tom Cochran, Red Ryder
Tom Johnston, the Doobie Brothers
Tracy Chapman
Hugh Burns, Gerry Rafferty
Joan Jett, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Gordon Lightfoot
John Denver
Glen Frey, the Eagles
James Taylor
Neil Schon, Journey
Tommy Shaw, for himself, & Styx
*EDIT:* Please do not interpret positioning on this list as ranking them. All of these people are excellent guitarists. I am not here to argue over who is better than whom! !
Yup now what tops the charts is wet ass psy or Taylor swift.
We are destroyed as a humanity
@@magnificentmuttley154Jimmy page
Mark Knofler is a poet with insane guitar skills. Imagine playing lead guitar and singing lead vocal. Just an insanely talented man!
His Local Hero soundtrack is beautiful.
The Live Alchemy version is fire. They rock out and the guitar solo is unforgettable. If you would react to that one, you won't be sorry.
Totally agree, that's the version they should have played.
yup, i was so bummed to see it cut off. one of them could tell their was a build and it was coming and then it never did
YES, IT IS!!!! THAT DRUMMER IS SOMETHING ELSE!!!!!
@@cags113I agree!!!! The ending is the best part of the whole song!!!
They did that bc the drummers Dad was in the audience and it was the first time he saw him play in that setting
Holding back the years is definitely worth reacting to. Sultans of swing is one of my all time favorites.
Mine TOO
This is awesome, but, the Alchemy Live version of this song is absolutely insane! One of the greatest live songs ever, easy. You guys rock!
THIS. The Alchemy Live version of this song is FIRE.
And one of the greatest drum performances
Yep I said it too! I hope they react to it! They’ll love it!
@@Go4Jeph post it in the main thread to get them to react to the Alchemy version.
Agree.
Greatest live performance ever!!!
Holding Back The Years is fire. Dude's got a phenomenal voice.
That's Mick Hucknall from Simply Red you're thinking about.
It’s better than a rock. This is one of my favorite songs of all time Mark Knopfler is unbelievable on guitar.
The alchemy live version of this is out of this world, also telegraph road from the same concert may be the best live song ever played.
That album is amazing.
Alchemy Live is unreal. They were in the zone that night!
100%! Alchemy Live- best live performance ever! You haven't seen anything until you watch that!
I agree.
Telegraph Road is one my top 3 favorite songs all time...
One of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Why did you turn it off???
I was a teenager when this came out. What a time to be alive.
luckkkkkkky
me too born in 62
It was the Best of times
I meet them lovely lads Christine from Windsor uk xx
I bat
I had to watch it twice. First time, I was watching the video, because I don't think I've seen it before. Second time, was just to watch you guys. All the heads & shoulders start movin at the same time. But later, when ya got the fire extinguishers out....I was crackin up but lovin it too. I love to see the younger generations enjoy the music from my 20's. Not much older than you.
Good music always stands the test of time. 40 years later & this song is still getting the same responses. The same will happen in 2034.
Holding back the years for sure. It's one of the greatest songs ever recorded. Simply Red. What a voice. Please do it. You won't be disappointed!
Legendary song. The 70s was a magical time for rock music
British group, Dire Straits, with true talent, no gimmicks, no theatrics. Just talent. Holding Back the Years, Simply Red. Great song! Make sure you do the video version, and check out the story to the song. It’s about the vocalists life, Mick Hucknall. A bit of blue eyed soul in that one.
I still love Simply Red. Mick Hucknall's voice is still amazing. I also love their songs Money's too Tight To Mention and the remake "If You 'Dont Know Me By Now."
Love me some Red
Transatlantic band
Coming from some who visit the Spanish City in Whitley Bay regularly
We dont care about what anyone says but Mick Hucknail is a lightskin black man...with red hair....from Manchester....we dont care he is black. We took him, yall can take Drake 🤣🤣🤣
Warms my heart that you found that video. Dire Straits are an amazing band
As a 51 year old, one of my favorite songs of all time. Best guitar ever!!!
AMO ESSA MÚSICA!!!!!
I'm 22 and it's a friggin banger
My favourite is "Tunnel of Love" for its refence to "The Spanish City" in Whitley Bay. I remember it from my time working in Newcastle in 1966. Blessed Friday nights in The Spanish City.
I agree he can definitely make the guitar talk
Me too the best song ever
Holding Back the Years is amazing. One of my all-time favorites. Nobody sings like Mick Hucknall of Simply Red. Some great trumpet work in their too. He wrote the song when he was 17. It’s about his mother leaving when he was little and how missing her affected his childhood. Watch the original music video, not one of the live performances.
Simply Red is one of my all time favourite bands. Mick's voice is unbelievable, saw them live here in Hong Kong & couldn't believe he sounded better live than on a CD! 🤯
Oh wow! I had no idea that was the same guy! I love Holding Back the Years
Another must listen to song for sure
Keep an open mind…just listen to it.
I always hoped these guys would check that song out. The video version
Holding Back the Years is a fantastic song, amazing vocal. Another great song by Simply Red is "If You Don't Know Me By Now." And, Dire Straits can do no wrong, great choice!
So glad you young men are appreciating this great music , thanks for playing Mark Knopfler , Dire Straits . Xxx
One of the greatest bands to ever record music 🇮🇪
I'm 31 and got the love from Dire Straits from my dad. With 6 years old, we would put Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Queen, Offspring and much more for us to listen to. Thank you dad
I feel really old that you included The Offspring with this group. 😢
At my granddaughters preschool teacher asked the kids what there favorite song was mine said Sultan of swing teacher was floored by her answer, since this child was born we her grandparents do the school of rock anyways this is her favorite one also Marshall Tucker band
I'm so glad you lads loved Sultans and gave it the double fire. Mark Knopler is a KILLER guitar player, one of the best to every do it. Check out "Money for Nothin" next!
The way every riff in this song fits together is unbelievable. This song fascinated me as a kid. I couldn't believe how smooth it was and the overall tone was so different to me.
Most of the music back then was uplifting...today it's just degrading and dark
Released in 1978 I was 17 My teens were a lot of funin the sweet 7dz
This song brings so many childhood memories. These guys were so smooth. One of the all-time best grooves ever, imo.
Same so many happy childhood memories 😊😂
You need to watch the Alchemy Live version of this tune. That live performance will blow you away.
People keep saying this and I have watched it
.. I respectfully disagree. SPED UP and doesn't quite catch the feel of the groove this song has.
Dude the guitar solo on Alchemy blows away the original version! I love them both though.
@@Lulabee2024 Fair Enough but that converted me to this Group who paid their dues in Clubs and Pubs near me in the late 1970's in South East London.
Amazing album
@@Lulabee2024 it's like you're just ignoring the fact it contains one of the best solo's ever performed live. This version is mediocre compared.
The Alchemy Live version is by far and away the best version of this song. Blows the radio version out the water.
10000% agree Evan. It’s the greatest version of the greatest song ever. The last 5 mins especially is spine tingling
The Alchemy version also has a different drummer who almost steals the show with his energy. A must watch.
How much we gotta pay to get the alchemy version played?
It's great for a live performance, but nothing matches the magic of the studio recording.
I have blew thru 4 cd's and 3 dvd's of Alchemy. Wore em out. One of my top 3 albums of all time.
i love seeing young peolpe enjoying the music of my youth! :)
One of the greatest guitar riffs of all time. If you haven't, you need to go back and listen to the full album version (the first video that you started) and listen to the outro guitar work... There's another solid 30 seconds of excellence after the music video version fades out.
I'm a 70 yo. Thanks for listening to these old bands. It gives me a chance to hear those I didn't appreciate when I could have. Love you guys...you make me laugh.
One of the greatest guitar songs of all time. Those lead riffs and the way Mark Knopfler played them were unique at the time when this song was released. Also listen to "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits. It's a song about the horrors of war. Slow and haunting music but with that trademark guitar sound.
buck owens chet atkins did it long before
My Dad loved this group. RIP Dad❤
My husband too. RIP Jim. Love always.
@lindamassie3708 That was my dad's name also .
That song is FORTY FIVE years old. Wow! I remember the first time I heard it in 1978. It's still awesome.
Me too. It was amazing how many of us started playing mouth guitar because of that song. Everyone was doing it.
same here. i got tix via the local radio station and saw them in a bar venue!!! little round tables right in front of them. a highlight of my life. ❤
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"
Thank you!
Not all heroes wear capes
My dad loved Dire Straits, that is the great Mark Knopfler on vocals. In their 80s prime this band was massive enough to fill stadiums
This song came out my Senior year of high school. We loved it!
Alchemy Live version of this song is easily in the top 5 greatest live performances EVER. How could you improve on this song? Watch and be blown away fellas.
Agreed. Telegraph Road. Romeo and Juliet. Tunnel of Love. Just fabulous
Agree 100%
100% agree
Man alive you listened to the wrong version...you need to listen to the 'sultans of swing (alchemy live)' version it will blow your mind.
Definitely!!!
Its the best version. Crazy!
Amen!!😊
Amen to that!,
Dire Straits was just a straight up kick ass band! Nothing fancy. Simply amazing!!!
Gentlemen, thank you for your appreciation of this British classic. AT ANY party,wedding,christening,birthday, xmas or BBQ -this comes on and EVERYONE hits the dance floor.
both young and old. Like all great music from ANY era it's both timeless and ageless !!.
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Your positive reactions warm my heart. It’s so satisfying to see how musical brilliance can transcend our superficial human divisions.
Enjoying your channel. Thanks.
The guitarist Mark Knopfler is one of the most proficient guitarist of all time. Check out their song Money For Nothing (and check out the meaning of the song afterwards lol).
A must is brothers in arms. Mark Knopfler plays this incredible guitar solo with pure emotion through his guitar. The song is based on the Falklands War and the horror and all that bring those in war together.
one of the most beautiful songs ever IMO
The whole song gives me goosebumps, amazing video also.
Absolutley. All time great song.
Yes!
"Check out Guitar George, he knows all the cords, but he's strictly rhythm, he doesn't want to make it cry or sing". Remember that from my childhood. Good on you gents appreciating more and more of the greats of music, of numerous artists. MK could definitely make it cry and sing.
Underrated band. You guys should also check out Water Of Love, Tunnel Of Love, Romeo & Juliet, So Far Away, Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, & Brothers In Arms
Y'all, I don't even comment fr, but I've been watching this channel TOO LONG for you to not hear one of the greatest solos ever recorded. I think this deserves a re-do.
They didn’t do it on purpose. The video they watched didn’t have it on it. They didn’t know, but they sure enjoyed the music.
Missed that solo😢
I know he really didn't let you hear what he really can do, but this guy can really play top level.
I'm an old Scottish gal and I can still dance to the old Honkey Tonk. Love you guys. Just saw your video 🏴
Tunnel of Love, Romeo and Juliet, Telegraph Road. Also brilliant Dire Straits songs. Love seeing the younger generation discover such great music. Keep it up guys.
A very British band I love. 'Brothers in Arms ' is really worth listening . About the loss of your brother in war. Played at many ,many funerals of those who lost their lives in war . Popular in the USA and UK.
Dire Straights is my ultimate favourite band. Holding Back The Years is an amazing song.
Mark Knopfler is a genius with the guitar and song writing.
You guys should check out the live version of this song from "Alchemy Live". Mark Knopfler who sings and plays lead guitars goes off and Terry Williams on the drums equally brings it. The song is very recognizable compared to the studio version but really cranks it up in terms of performance and dynamics.
The live version is the best thing I've ever heard, it is SO awesome!!!
Thanks for that. I never saw the Alchemy Live version before. It was fantastic. I like the Wembly 85 version a bit better but that Alchemy totally turns up the heat to 11.
Dire straits is such an amazing group to dive into. Money for nothing, you and your friend, walk of life and so many other great tracks!
Some of the best plucking you’ll ever hear. Knopfler was a genius, could make that guitar sing
He still is genius.
Yes!! Simply Red Holding Back the Years is so great!!!
Mark knopfler is my hero. I love his style of playing. They have tons of other hits out there that are rapidly becoming classics. "Romeo and juliet" "brothers in arms" "money for nothing" (was big on MTV)to name a few. Solid rock band.
Mark Knopfler is still rated as one of the best guitarists , as I'm sure you all ready know. And there was quite the controversy over 'money for nothing' back in the day. The music vid had some really dodgy computer generated graphics that has not aged well AT ALL(and not the reason people got offended over). All of their songs are great songs and well worth a listen and even a re listen. Brilliant musicians.
Mark Knopfler is one of my top 10 guitarist of all time. His technique of blending chords and how he works the lower third is amazing. He is as unique as Ry Cooder and Jimmy Page. You know who is playing by the sound, which is a very rare quality.
Well said.
Isn't it amazing how good real music sounds No Autotune required. This is why so many live acts disappoint.....
Happy for you seeing and hearing this for your first time. The young gentleman nearest the door just drifted off miles away. Brilliant.
Way back when this first hit the airwaves, it was so fresh & different! Even all these years later, I don’t think it’s ever been replicated 👍
I grew up as a teenager with this band and this song and many others they played. So many good memories of the 80's and friends here locked in this song alone.
This is what MTV used to be! Their hit " Money for Nothing aka I want my MTV " was on repeat in my tape deck for weeks. Also their song "Brothers in Arms" is just a classic. Home Run!!!
What an incredible group! No vibe like theirs! I’m so happy you loved Diar Straits!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm old enough to be their dad, was born behind the iron curtain and had the same reaction. Great music is timeless and universal. Like so many other things. I looked up, saw them grooving, just like I was and that put a smile on my face. Good stuff.
Dire Straits' album Brothers In Arms has most of the band's big hits on it like "Money For Nothin'" , "So Far Away" "Walk Of Life" and the title track which is beautiful
I'm so glad you guys loved this song!! The guitar skill possessed by Mark Knopfler is un real.....
A musician called 'Leo Moracchioli' does heavy metal covers of popular songs from other genres and his version of this song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I would also recommend you check out 'Walk of Life' & 'Money for Nothing' live with Eric Clapton, Sting & Phil Collins
And Industrial Disease
Glad you switched to the live but it got cut off.
Phenomenal guitarist , wish you could hear the full version . Thanks for playing this , it's great to see you guys liking and appreciating this era of music ❤
One of the first albums I ever bought with my own money . I still think it's something special . Thanks for the memories.
You blokes gotta listen to the full version. The last solo is unbelievable!
The song faded out before the final awesome solo. But you can still hear enough to appreciate the pure gravitas of the song from what was left. Wicked song.
Right! I was waiting for their reaction to one of the most iconic guitar solos ever. If they liked it up to that, that solo was going to blow their minds.
A timeless classic. Thank you for sharing. I love seeing how you all react to the music. That’s the best part! 🤩
Till today no guittarists can perform those solos. So many variants, gigs, effects, technics that no one takes the risk. Those guitar players are legends and still today the best of the entire world. Some of them alive and still playing. Keep listening the good things! Hello from Brazil.
Hi Brazil. Your own James Marcal gives it a try. Dial him up.
Holding Back the Years is great!! GREAT choice by Dire Straits!!
You should hear them do 'Money for Nothing'. It was huge! One lyric is not PC and they change it when they perform it now.
They should watch the live performance version from the Live Aids concert.
That is my preferred song of theirs, fo sho! For some reason, that makes me think of "Heterosexual Man" by the Odds. Not sure why...
What line wasn’t PC? I don’t remember
Oh wait… the little f*gg*t with the earring or something like that? 😆
@Angelica Joy I don't want to spoil it for them. It was a word kids called each other a lot in the early 80's that most people don't say anymore.
The more I hear this song, the more I think it is the best rock song
So glad you guys liked this so good to enjoy your reaction to it. Perfect reaction video. Mark Knophler is a genius you should try more of his music "Brothers in Arms" is a tear jerker.
As a guitar player for life and a huge music nerd this song has always easily been my favorite song of all time, glad you enjoyed it! Just watching knopfler play is a joy because of how effortless it is, unfortunately the video didn't include the outro solo that's so beautiful
"Now *that* was real music!" No truer thing was ever said. Thanks for a great great reaction video.
Seeing young bloods grove to the exquisite guitar licks of Dire Straights - the sounds of my youth - brought joy to my heart. The Cartier Family gives me hope for the future. I like the way you roll 👊🏻🇺🇸
He is in my top 5 guitarists of all time!
So true
And plays it so effortlessly.
This song is a trip, you have to close your eyes, alone, in a dark room, and travel with it.
i remember when i found dire straits, i was a teenager going through my dads music. was hooked on this on this song ever since, LOVE this song :)
Only the HALLMARK of rock & roll, blues, melody, GREAT guitar playing & plucking style. Thank you.