Great to hear this song again. The whole album is superb. It's a shame that Dire Straits don't get much attention these days so kudos to you for highlighting their talent.
Finally a reaction to a Dire Straits song where they actually listened to the lyrics! Knopfler's storytelling, through guitar & lyrics is amazing in most of his songs. All this from 2 people for whom English isn't their first language. Great video!
Actually the lyrics of this song are quite angry. This song was about Mark Knopfler's then girlfriend Holly Vincent. He helped her set up her own musical career but when that got going she dumped him and started telling people that she could have done it without him anyway. So that line "I dreamed your dream for you and now your dream is real, how can you look at me as if I were just another one of your deals?" is very powerful.
There's also the line "Now you just say, oh Romeo, yeah, you know I used to have a scene with him" which refers to an interview where Holly said "What happened was that I had a scene with Mark Knopfler and it got to the point where he couldn't handle it and we split up". At the point he wrote the song Mark was very much still in love with Holly but thought that she used him to boost her career.
Absolutely correct. If you get a chance, listen to Love Over Gold, It Never Rains from the Love Over Gold album (1982). Those songs are also written about her. Of her fall from popularity in the music scene he writes 'and it's a sad reminder when your organ grinder has to come to you for the rent, and all you've got to give him is the use of your side-show tent". Ooch.
Mark Knopfler and dire straits, wrote songs about a wide range of topics, from NASCAR, to the drawing of the border between the North and South USA during the civil war, and yet if you listen or hear any of their songs you'll immediately know its them, and Marks guitar playing is very distinct too. an under rated guitar player if there ever was one.
@Mr MEMé Speedway at Nazareth. It describes the CART racing series, specifically the 2000 or 2001 season, given the venues named and their order. Nazareth isn't mentioned until the last verse. He also wrote another one that seems to be more about local oval track racing, The Car Was the One.
This is such a beautiful song, so smoothly incorporating lines from the movie. Knopfler's guitar is so moving. Just as an aside, listen to the Indigo Girls cover. It is amazingly passionate.
The movie he refers to is multi-Oscar winning musical 'West Side Story' (1961) which is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. If you've not seen the movie its a masterpiece that's well worth a watch. Just a bit of trivia.... It was banned in the UK for a number of years because it dealt with the existance of gangs in New York and all the subsequent violence.
If you haven't heard the song, "There's a Place For Us", from West Side Story, you might be missing some of the weight of the message Mark Knopfler is trying to convey. If you do give it a listen, go in prepared. There are few songs that shred heartstrings as thoroughly. Personally, I can't hear it without reliving every point of regret sewn into my past. I can't listen to it again. I just don't have that level of remorse left in the tank.
take a listen to 12yo patricia janeckova's version of the tune, 'once upon a time in the west', from the film of the same starring, bronson, fonda, robards & cardinale; a gimmick it ain't!!
If I ever tell a woman I'll be with her forever, I'll mean it. I don't joke about things like that. Unfortunately, here in the west, love, as a romantic concept, is pretty much dead. It's been replaced with Tinder and the hookup culture, and us old-fashioned romantic fools are regarded as "clingy" and prudish. It would be nice to think that it's still possible to find someone who values courtship, romance and loyalty. But I've yet to meet someone else like that, and I'm 42, so I'm not holding my breath. I probably should've been born at the time of Romeo and Juliet.
there is a slower tempo live version of this song by Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits you may like to watch on your own time. I think it is better than the studio version. thanks! th-cam.com/video/vyI9flHHT2Q/w-d-xo.html
Great to hear this song again. The whole album is superb. It's a shame that Dire Straits don't get much attention these days so kudos to you for highlighting their talent.
Wow this brought back some memories. Some smiles and a cry. Thank you. Hope both of you are well. Peace
Mark knopfler and dire straits , make some of the greatest music ever written . Thanks for posting this video . Love this channel !
Thank you for reviewing this lovely song.
Finally a reaction to a Dire Straits song where they actually listened to the lyrics! Knopfler's storytelling, through guitar & lyrics is amazing in most of his songs. All this from 2 people for whom English isn't their first language. Great video!
You are both very good reactors. I really enjoy your feedback on the music. Dire Straights is an amazing band. Love the lady's smile. 😀
@3:50...a moment of enchantment. That riff gets me all the time, even 30 years later
Some artists were born to make music great...or give music a direction and soul...Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton are some amongst them !
This is my favorite Dire Straits song. Thank you.....
Besides being an outstanding guitar player he is a superb story teller . Perfection in both areas.
This song is amazing, the vocals, guitars, it is just a brilliant song. Thank you for sharing and reacting, have a lovely day.
Música en estado puro. Mark eres único. Gracias por vuestra reacción. Un saludo desde España.
i have always loved this song! so beautifully done! thanks guys! keep these great reviews coming. big love to all people :)
Mark Knopfler is the man Brothers in Arms is another pretty song
Knopfler is one of my favorite guitarists. So clean.
2nd greatest love song ever written after 10cc " i'm not in love"
The most beautiful love song ever
Actually the lyrics of this song are quite angry. This song was about Mark Knopfler's then girlfriend Holly Vincent. He helped her set up her own musical career but when that got going she dumped him and started telling people that she could have done it without him anyway.
So that line "I dreamed your dream for you and now your dream is real, how can you look at me as if I were just another one of your deals?" is very powerful.
Exactly, and the emotion I've seen in concert when he performs this song is real it's quite amazing.
There's also the line "Now you just say, oh Romeo, yeah, you know I used to have a scene with him" which refers to an interview where Holly said "What happened was that I had a scene with Mark Knopfler and it got to the point where he couldn't handle it and we split up". At the point he wrote the song Mark was very much still in love with Holly but thought that she used him to boost her career.
Absolutely correct. If you get a chance, listen to Love Over Gold, It Never Rains from the Love Over Gold album (1982). Those songs are also written about her.
Of her fall from popularity in the music scene he writes 'and it's a sad reminder when your organ grinder has to come to you for the rent, and all you've got to give him is the use of your side-show tent". Ooch.
The live version of this song from Hammersmith Odeon is incredible.
Beautiful classic from the Sultans of Swing🎸 The lyrics were inspired by a break-up experienced by writer/lead Mark Knopfler 💔 Great reaction Enoma 🎑
Mark Knopfler and dire straits, wrote songs about a wide range of topics, from NASCAR, to the drawing of the border between the North and South USA during the civil war, and yet if you listen or hear any of their songs you'll immediately know its them, and Marks guitar playing is very distinct too. an under rated guitar player if there ever was one.
@Mr MEMé Speedway at Nazareth. It describes the CART racing series, specifically the 2000 or 2001 season, given the venues named and their order. Nazareth isn't mentioned until the last verse. He also wrote another one that seems to be more about local oval track racing, The Car Was the One.
And he is still doing it. Also he never plays something the same way yet always beautiful.
Exquisite song. The lyrical style of this one always puts me in mind to listen to some Squeeze afterwards.
This is such a beautiful song, so smoothly incorporating lines from the movie. Knopfler's guitar is so moving. Just as an aside, listen to the Indigo Girls cover. It is amazingly passionate.
Love, love, love it!
'it ain't what they call rock & roll.'
I love your reactions to my favourite band of all time, hands down
The best thing would be react to the whole alchemy live album. Best performance ever!
You two always make me smile. Thank you.
She is cute as she can be listening
my favorite song of theirs
The movie he refers to is multi-Oscar winning musical 'West Side Story' (1961) which is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. If you've not seen the movie its a masterpiece that's well worth a watch. Just a bit of trivia.... It was banned in the UK for a number of years because it dealt with the existance of gangs in New York and all the subsequent violence.
From Portugal, nice reaction ✌👏
tunnel of love in concert please
“there’s a place for us” is the song from the movie/play West Side Story (the original modern day story of Romeo & Juliet)
Song brings back so many sweet memories, beautiful song.
Please do a reaction to Dire Straits, Brothers In Arms... I really enjoy the incredible spectrum of music you cover. Thank you for sharing all you do.
Your smile cheers me up x thank you
Great song.I remember hearing it on the movie Empire Records.
If you haven't heard the song, "There's a Place For Us", from West Side Story, you might be missing some of the weight of the message Mark Knopfler is trying to convey.
If you do give it a listen, go in prepared. There are few songs that shred heartstrings as thoroughly. Personally, I can't hear it without reliving every point of regret sewn into my past. I can't listen to it again. I just don't have that level of remorse left in the tank.
wow -beautiful song. very good discussion about right relationship.
Good music is NOT dead. Listen to ´The Best Days´ , ´Ampburner´ and many other good tracks by TAINTED LADY. You will not be disappointed.
Now it's time for Tunel of love :)
This is my favourite reaction. One of the best written songs. 💓 you should listen to "The Killers" version.
Try Alan Persons Project. " Eye in Sky ". Keep up the good work.🤗
Yes. Or better still, "Sirius" and "Eye in the Sky" together.
knopfler did justice to shakespeare
I see you've already done Telegraph Road. ... I have nothing to add.
Can you please react to Dire Straits Brother in Arms
Espresso Love or Skate Away are great,too.
Bummer
Awesome reaction guys. Put "Once upon a time in the west" on your list. Guitar solos are legendary there, Mark Knopfler at his best.
take a listen to 12yo patricia janeckova's version of the tune, 'once upon a time in the west', from the film of the same starring, bronson, fonda, robards & cardinale; a gimmick it ain't!!
If I ever tell a woman I'll be with her forever, I'll mean it. I don't joke about things like that.
Unfortunately, here in the west, love, as a romantic concept, is pretty much dead. It's been replaced with Tinder and the hookup culture,
and us old-fashioned romantic fools are regarded as "clingy" and prudish.
It would be nice to think that it's still possible to find someone who values courtship, romance and loyalty. But I've yet to meet someone else like that,
and I'm 42, so I'm not holding my breath. I probably should've been born at the time of Romeo and Juliet.
How about reacting to Dire straits song Your Latest trick or Why worry or Brothers in arms from their 1985 Album Brothers in arms
Beautiful song
Classic Dire Straits. Telegraph Road is another that doesn't get much attention
Yes, we enjoyed reacting to Telegraph Road. It was beautiful to listen to. Deep meaning in the words as well. Cheers.
@@CafeEnoma Sorry I meant Industrial Disease. I remember you reacting to Telegraph Road
I suggest you should listen to Caribbean blue you won't regret it
Savio's movie game is on point 👍
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More DIRE STRAITS pls )
Fenomenal band!
there is a slower tempo live version of this song by Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits you may like to watch on your own time. I think it is better than the studio version. thanks! th-cam.com/video/vyI9flHHT2Q/w-d-xo.html
Boom like thst
React to (Eddie Van Halen Eruption solo)... Is a video of 13 minutes
So sad this is not from a night in London live. On the other hand when you hear it you're really going to melt. This version is too produced.
Alan Parsons Project. Sorry😶
Sad.
The most beautiful love song ever