I have the same sentiment every time I listen to this song. Although it's a 16 minute long song, I don't want it to end. The outro is probably one of the most beautiful outros of any song. And I thnk that's why I don't want it to end. It's like looking at something so beautiful that you can't but keep constantly looking.
Dire Straits brings tears to the eyes of more than one person. Mark is a genius, his singing, or rather his storytelling, and his guitar playing touches everyone's heart. You have a lot to discover from this fantastic group, one of my favorites and I don't know why it is not so well known is Planet of New Orleans from the album On every Street, that song gives me goosebumps.
Looking forward to getting to that one. I love songs that you can just love, but have no idea why. Those to me are the best cuz they just seem to connect with something that you can't quite put your finger on.
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts I recommend Your And Your Friend from the On The Night live album/concert too. The sound of Mark's Pensa Suhr MK1 soaring into the evening sky is something truly special.
Wow, these are great suggestions. I'm a lifelong DS/MK fan, and I have to say, besides the classics, 'Planet of New Orleans' is one of their best, most underrated songs ever. Also the other comment about 'You and your friend' from the 'On the night' concert is a great choice as well. If you want some more slow, emotional guitar playing, you should definitely check that one out 🙂
This is my favorite DS song and favorite version. ( I love all DS and MK music) Try reacting to Sultans from this show. I love the Alchemy version but Wembly is my favorite.
Brothers in Arms would get to you more than this tune, especially the live version at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday party gig at Wembley stadium, with Eric Clapton on rhythm guitar.....
Great reaction. Private Investigations was mentioned as a song to check. However I would go "On The Night" live version from 1991 if you really want a witness Mark show his chops on a classical guitar.
And it's not just the Dire Straits catalogue, Mark also released 10 solo albums, 6 movie soundtrack albums and an album with his other band "The nothing hillbillies"
It's actually 9 movie soundtracks (and The Notting Hillbillies) and don't forget a fantastic album with Chet Atikins and two with Emmylou Harris (one studio, one live). Then there's all the tracks he's played on for other artists which are too numerous to mention and those he's produced. His catalogue of work over the past 50 years beggars belief!
I was probably at this concert. I saw quite a few bands bands at Wembley Arena & the Stadium as I used to work nearby. I saw DS quite a few times in the 80's & they are my favourite band from my youth. DS are one of those bands that actually sound better live than some of their studio tracks. Great review. Have a look at some early DS from the late '70's.
I have a love/hate relationship with comments like this lol. I love it because it's great to actually hear from someone who was there and was able to actually experience it, but I hate it at the same time cuz I wish I could have been that lucky
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts Yeah. But the thing was, at the time we didn't realise we were watching something really special! We were just young kids looking for a good night out listening to & watching bands that we could afford to see on whatever spare cash we had. Now we are older & wiser & our most of our favourite bands (not all) have split up or some even passed on so like you watching them in their prime on YT roles back the years. Great to see another generation appreciating what we had back then - even if we didn't know it at the time.
I was privileged to see this band 3 times, and it was indeed just that. This was their sell out tour- they sold out Wembley arena for 8 nights, I believe? They were at that time, the biggest band in the world. I visited The Spanish City a couple of times with my parents when I was little. The reminiscence brought tears on, because that memory came back. Mark is a true artist- you know who it is just by the style. They were the tightest band on stage- John Illsley’s bass lines are immaculate, the keyboard twins, Alan Clarke and Guy Fletcher, did an amazing job. Loved seeing Jack Sonni on rhythm guitar up there. Sad that he’s no longer with us. And last of all, Terry Williams clubbing the life out of that drum rig- 16 minutes of musical heaven- glad you enjoyed it!! 🎸
Honestly, this and Brothers in Arms can really hit you in the feels! I can only imagine what it was like to be there though, it had to have been way more intense than just watching on TH-cam. You are definitely a lucky one!
OOOOOOOH! I had no idea that there was a difference. I guess I should have tho if I think about it logically since a stadium and arena are clearly very different venues.
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts Yeah, Wembley Arena is the concert hall across the road from the stadium, Dire Straits played there for weeks in 1985, when they played at Live Aid they crossed the road after rehearsal, played at Live Aid and went back to the Arena to play their own show that evening
Apparently Bob Geldof was desperate to get Dire Straits to headline Live Aid because if they did then other big name acts would follow, but they weren't comfortable with cancelling their sold out gig at Wembley Arena and letting down all the fans who'd bought tickets. That's why they ended up playing an afternoon slot. Despite consisting of only two songs, at 20 minutes their set was the longest of any act that day. They did of course return to Wembley 3 years later to headline The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Concert, which with 600 million viewers worldwide was second only in reach to Live Aid (and it's believed the number was actually a lot higher because many African nations were allowed to broadcast it unofficially for free). The concert helped pile pressure on South Africa's government and was considered to have been influential in Mandela finally getting released and the apartheid regime being brought to an end.
You know what's sad...I actually have the DVD of Live Aid and I don't think I ever watched Dire Straits' set on that. Granted I know that the DVD's (at least the one I have) actually abbreviated quite a few sets, in some cases even left out. Not going to lie, if I could fine the full Live Aid line up I would love to do a watch along of that.
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts they performed Money For Nothing with Sting and then Sultans of Swing. They were great, but had the misfortune to be on immediately before Queen and the latter is pretty much all anyone talks about when it comes to Live Aid.
My favorite Dire Straits song - Several great live versions from around this time period. I still prefer the studio version on Making Movies- Roy Bittan on keys; slightly slower, more vocal/melody nuance - And THE BEST dynamic guitar solo-band build. One reason it is my fave, even more than Telegraph Road - is the songwriting form & dynamics
From your reaction I am not sure you understood what the song is about. It is basically all about Whitley Bay and the amusement park called Spanish City near Newcastle where Mark grew up and spent his formative, read teenage, years. We had a carnival or fair in my little hometown once a year and that was were we'd hang out with friends, go on rides and/or try to catch the eye of a pretty girl. The Tunnel of Love is a bigger ride, so hence the title. For me it was either bumper cars or merry-go-round. Small town, as I said.
That would explain a bit about what I was feeling during the song. While it is true I had no idea he was referring to a real place, I could definitely feel that it was something he felt strongly about.
Why did it make you teary-eyed? Because it's beautiful!
Heartbreaking nostalgia oozes from Mark's fingertips in that last solo. Thanks for the reaction.😊
That very well could have been the feeling I was getting, which would explain why I started to tear up some lol.
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts all the way through
Adoro a Dire Straits y a Mark Knopfler ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of the best bands ever
I have the same sentiment every time I listen to this song. Although it's a 16 minute long song, I don't want it to end. The outro is probably one of the most beautiful outros of any song. And I thnk that's why I don't want it to end. It's like looking at something so beautiful that you can't but keep constantly looking.
You will never witness anything quite like this ever again 🥺
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Dire Straits brings tears to the eyes of more than one person. Mark is a genius, his singing, or rather his storytelling, and his guitar playing touches everyone's heart. You have a lot to discover from this fantastic group, one of my favorites and I don't know why it is not so well known is Planet of New Orleans from the album On every Street, that song gives me goosebumps.
Looking forward to getting to that one. I love songs that you can just love, but have no idea why. Those to me are the best cuz they just seem to connect with something that you can't quite put your finger on.
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts I recommend Your And Your Friend from the On The Night live album/concert too. The sound of Mark's Pensa Suhr MK1 soaring into the evening sky is something truly special.
Wow, these are great suggestions. I'm a lifelong DS/MK fan, and I have to say, besides the classics, 'Planet of New Orleans' is one of their best, most underrated songs ever. Also the other comment about 'You and your friend' from the 'On the night' concert is a great choice as well. If you want some more slow, emotional guitar playing, you should definitely check that one out 🙂
This is my favorite DS song and favorite version. ( I love all DS and MK music) Try reacting to Sultans from this show. I love the Alchemy version but Wembly is my favorite.
Brothers in Arms would get to you more than this tune, especially the live version at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday party gig at Wembley stadium, with Eric Clapton on rhythm guitar.....
Mark and Eric on stage together??? That's guitar greatness overload right there!
Lovely song and it’s great having close ups of marks fingers to see what he was actually doing on the guitar.
Great reaction. Private Investigations was mentioned as a song to check. However I would go "On The Night" live version from 1991 if you really want a witness Mark show his chops on a classical guitar.
And it's not just the Dire Straits catalogue, Mark also released 10 solo albums, 6 movie soundtrack albums and an album with his other band "The nothing hillbillies"
It's actually 9 movie soundtracks (and The Notting Hillbillies) and don't forget a fantastic album with Chet Atikins and two with Emmylou Harris (one studio, one live). Then there's all the tracks he's played on for other artists which are too numerous to mention and those he's produced. His catalogue of work over the past 50 years beggars belief!
Great reaction check out private investigations from this concert trust me his magic fingers do the talking
I was probably at this concert. I saw quite a few bands bands at Wembley Arena & the Stadium as I used to work nearby. I saw DS quite a few times in the 80's & they are my favourite band from my youth. DS are one of those bands that actually sound better live than some of their studio tracks. Great review. Have a look at some early DS from the late '70's.
I have a love/hate relationship with comments like this lol. I love it because it's great to actually hear from someone who was there and was able to actually experience it, but I hate it at the same time cuz I wish I could have been that lucky
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts Yeah. But the thing was, at the time we didn't realise we were watching something really special! We were just young kids looking for a good night out listening to & watching bands that we could afford to see on whatever spare cash we had. Now we are older & wiser & our most of our favourite bands (not all) have split up or some even passed on so like you watching them in their prime on YT roles back the years. Great to see another generation appreciating what we had back then - even if we didn't know it at the time.
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I was privileged to see this band 3 times, and it was indeed just that. This was their sell out tour- they sold out Wembley arena for 8 nights, I believe? They were at that time, the biggest band in the world. I visited The Spanish City a couple of times with my parents when I was little. The reminiscence brought tears on, because that memory came back. Mark is a true artist- you know who it is just by the style. They were the tightest band on stage- John Illsley’s bass lines are immaculate, the keyboard twins, Alan Clarke and Guy Fletcher, did an amazing job. Loved seeing Jack Sonni on rhythm guitar up there. Sad that he’s no longer with us. And last of all, Terry Williams clubbing the life out of that drum rig- 16 minutes of musical heaven- glad you enjoyed it!! 🎸
Honestly, this and Brothers in Arms can really hit you in the feels! I can only imagine what it was like to be there though, it had to have been way more intense than just watching on TH-cam. You are definitely a lucky one!
I was there too!
Music can move the soul.
at 5:06 Supremes - Stop in the Name of Love
Wow...I can't believe I didn't even catch that!
Good reaction this is Wembley Arena not Wembley Stadium so many songs waiting for you.......
OOOOOOOH! I had no idea that there was a difference. I guess I should have tho if I think about it logically since a stadium and arena are clearly very different venues.
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts Yeah, Wembley Arena is the concert hall across the road from the stadium, Dire Straits played there for weeks in 1985, when they played at Live Aid they crossed the road after rehearsal, played at Live Aid and went back to the Arena to play their own show that evening
Apparently Bob Geldof was desperate to get Dire Straits to headline Live Aid because if they did then other big name acts would follow, but they weren't comfortable with cancelling their sold out gig at Wembley Arena and letting down all the fans who'd bought tickets. That's why they ended up playing an afternoon slot. Despite consisting of only two songs, at 20 minutes their set was the longest of any act that day.
They did of course return to Wembley 3 years later to headline The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Concert, which with 600 million viewers worldwide was second only in reach to Live Aid (and it's believed the number was actually a lot higher because many African nations were allowed to broadcast it unofficially for free). The concert helped pile pressure on South Africa's government and was considered to have been influential in Mandela finally getting released and the apartheid regime being brought to an end.
You know what's sad...I actually have the DVD of Live Aid and I don't think I ever watched Dire Straits' set on that. Granted I know that the DVD's (at least the one I have) actually abbreviated quite a few sets, in some cases even left out. Not going to lie, if I could fine the full Live Aid line up I would love to do a watch along of that.
@@NavyDoc5184Reacts they performed Money For Nothing with Sting and then Sultans of Swing. They were great, but had the misfortune to be on immediately before Queen and the latter is pretty much all anyone talks about when it comes to Live Aid.
My favorite Dire Straits song -
Several great live versions from around this time period.
I still prefer the studio version
on Making Movies- Roy Bittan on keys; slightly slower, more vocal/melody nuance -
And THE BEST dynamic guitar solo-band build. One reason it is my fave, even more than Telegraph Road - is the songwriting form & dynamics
From your reaction I am not sure you understood what the song is about. It is basically all about Whitley Bay and the amusement park called Spanish City near Newcastle where Mark grew up and spent his formative, read teenage, years. We had a carnival or fair in my little hometown once a year and that was were we'd hang out with friends, go on rides and/or try to catch the eye of a pretty girl. The Tunnel of Love is a bigger ride, so hence the title. For me it was either bumper cars or merry-go-round. Small town, as I said.
That would explain a bit about what I was feeling during the song. While it is true I had no idea he was referring to a real place, I could definitely feel that it was something he felt strongly about.
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