@Glyn Harbinson Yes, Mark's fills are so melodic. I say "fills", but like yourself, it almost seems as if the singing is filling in the space between the guitar playing...rather than the other way round.
The song is pretty clear. Its about a singer trynna make it. Its a song with melody, no cursing and where they're actually singing and not talking with music. lol
You two are grand. Engaged, intelligent, interested, amused. Good stuff. For 'Walk of Life' you should see the official video, its hilarious but it also tells the story.
Love Dire Straits. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. They have had so many hits including "Sultans Of Swing", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.
@@s.mcpherson6354 He may have been born in Glasgow, Scotland, but he is definitely a Newcastle/North East Lad. His mother was from Blythe, his parents married in Newcastle, and they returned to Blythe when Mark was 7, where he was brought up and went to school. His team is Newcastle Utd and his 'Local Hero' theme is played at their home games. He sounds so Geordie that I was surprised when I heard he was born in Scotland.
@@davidjames3080 It's funny how I know he's from there. I'm a filmmaker and we're always building budgets based on where the most expensive creative people come from, because then they come with tax credits on their huge salaries that can save millions. It's why there are currently so many Canadian movie starts. For Hollywood producers, a 25% tax credit and a 70 cent dollar saves a lot of dough in rebates on that 20 million dollar salary. That'll more than offset having to share the production with some Canadians. Scotland had their own fund and credit system (ours Canadian version traded talent 1 point for 1 point--there's treaties between countries on all this stuff), so I'd heard that's how he ultimately got the soundtrack for Local Hero. Lots of times you can really want someone, but you can't find a deal that includes their citizenship. Maybe you wanted Joaquim Pheonix a bit more than Ethan Hawke, but if you shoot in Australia or New Zealand Hawke, can save you big bucks. Although in this case, it may have been the story moved to fit Knopfler. That happens too, although more with stars, because they cost way more.
You are in the presence of the genius that is Mark Knopfler. I can see that people have already suggested some of their absolutely brilliant songs. This one for me is pleasant and no more but my goodness watch them live from their Alchemy album. They will blow your mind with their astoundingly brilliant musicianship. Great to see you guys. Take care and all the very best from the UK.
The first five lines are actually the titles of hit songs from the 50s, including Be Bop a LuLa (Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, 1957 I think)... they are what brings the emotion. Peace from Canada- be safe.
The original vid was a series of sporting flubs, through to the last chorus, whebn all the athletes start scoring. The message being get up from your setbacks and win through.
As a sports fan I absolutely loved that video. It did have some bloopers in it but then it had great moments like Roger Craig scoring in the Super Bowl, Lakers celebrating a title and The GOAT, M. Jordan with an iconic dunk.
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitar players to ever hit the stage. Money For Nothing & Sultans of Swing are two tracks by Dire Straits you should check out 👍
A lot of the lyrics in this song are about other songs. Like some commenters here have said already, "the song about the knife" is likely in reference to 'Mack the Knife' by Bobby Darrin. Be-Bop-A-Lula is an old song by Gene Vincent, Sweet Lovin' Woman is a song by Dobie Gray, and Power and the Glory is both an old book and a song from the early 60s.
This song was in TV commercial for the drug Farxiga. Maybe that's where you heard it. Commercials use all the good old songs! A simple rock and roll rhythm is used, with chord changes limited to I, IV and V chords. The long introduction has become iconic in some circles, with an instantly recognisable riff played on a synthesizer-driven keyboard with hints of the blues. The singer mentioned in the lyrics, "Johnny," is said to perform "down in the tunnels, trying to make it pay," a reference to busking in the subway. The songs he plays are oldies, including "I Got a Woman," "Be-Bop-A-Lula," "What'd I Say," "My Sweet Lovin' Woman," and "Mack the Knife." He also plays talking blues.
Dire Straits will always hold a special place in my heart because after growing up listening to music on vinyl LP's, cassette tapes, and 8-track tapes, Dire Straits album "Brothers In Arms" was the first album I ever heard on a CD. It was almost like seeing a color TV for the first time.
The song is (currently) being played at Red Lobster and I am sure other restaurants. I am sure there will be other songs (especially if it's family friendly) that may sound familiar to you because of the same reason.
Okay. So funny-ish story. This was my parents "party song" so they'd blast it whenever they were lit etc. Fast forward over 4 and half decades later, and it's still on my own party songs list!!! 😁❤✌🏼
Johnny's down in the tunnel (kind of like singing in the shower...great reverb) singin' oldies goldies: Bee Bop a Lula (hit for Gene Vincent) What I Say (Ray Charles) I Got a Woman (Ray Charles again) The song about the knife is Mack the Knife (Bobby Darin) Can't sit still to this tune. Get up and walk to it...you do the Walk of Life. Woo-Hoo!
True! but if you think about it it's also a bit strange! cause if you don't know they're British, listening to the tune and especially watching the video, it's one of the most American things ever!
Just wanted to say, I absolutely love ya'lls channel! There aren't many like it. You're so real and true, love your takes on different songs and life in general! Such a breath of fresh air in today's world so thank you! You're just what I need after a long hard day, wondering if there are any sane one's left out there. Keep t up, I always look forward to the moments I get to check in so again, thank you!!
keep up the good work you two, keeping some great old music alive, your reactions seem sincere and honest, and you seem to appreciate the good musics... it's a treat to behold your musical explorations
'The line in the lyrics of this song that says, 'song about the knife' is a backward reference to one of Mark Knopfler's very early songs called 'Six Blade knife,' which was recorded on the Dire Straits debut album. The 'six blade knife' for Mark is the guitar - the part of the musician's life that earns his living and moves his career forward, but also the one that can 'cut both ways' in the rest of his life. Mark came back to this theme as part of a musician's life later, with one of Dire Straits' most famous songs, 'Romeo and Juliet.'
Great reaction. This is a great song , one of many from Dire Straits. Sentimental favorite is Down By the Waterline. One of the most musical, beautiful guitar players ever.
Check out mark Knopfler's solo stuff. The album Shangri-La is amazing. Don't crash the ambulance, postcards from paraguay, boom like that, song for Sonny Liston...
Great one. One of the three best from them. "Sultans of Swing" & "Money For Nothing" and there is more from this #1 top of the charts great band. - ELP hit their peak in '74 with "Karn Evil 9" from the Brain Salad Surgery album which blew me away with every song getting better and better and better, starting with the beloved English church hymn "Jerusalem." which was sung at Princess Diana's Wedding. Next was the 1st ever recorded solo with electric drums in "Toccata"
Knopfler is one of my all time favorites! Dire Straights was great but he had so much great music solo. A couple recommendations, Back to Tupelo, Local Hero, and of course, Romeo and Juliet.
The lyrics in the verses are mostly references to old songs: "Be-Bop-a-Lula" was a hit in the 50s for Gene Vincent; "What'd I Say" and "I Got A Woman" are Ray Charles songs; "Sweet Lovin' Woman" is a Dobie Gray song (same guy who sang 'Drift Away'); "Walkin' Shoes" was an instrumental hit from the 50s and as others have said, "Mack the Knife" was a huge hit for Bobby Darin, who also sang 'Beyond the Sea'. So, this song is a musical tribute to many of Mark Knopfler's idols and influences. Thanks for another great video, "y'all" :)
I believe the song he refers to is the song "six blade knife" off their first album. The woman down in the tunnel refers to the song "tunnel of love" from their second album. The song is about Mark himself., dedication devotion the boy can play.
Six Blade Knife is a song off of the first Dire Straits album, one of his early compositions. Your enthusiasm for this is refreshing. I haven't seen anyone suggest Ride Across The River by Dire Straits, the album version from Brothers In Arms is an immaculate sonic journey, live versions aren't quite as tight as the studio but still good. I would also enjoy seeing your reactions to some of Mark Knopfler's other incarnations - The Notting Hillbillies (1989-1999?) only one excellent album, mainly a pub band with several full length concert videos; With Chet Atkins (Neck and Neck); Solo with his band 1996-present (8? albums); with Emmylou Harris for an album and tour; and playing guitar for Bob Dylan on his Slow Train and Infidels albums in the 80's along with touring with Bob a few years ago and having some basement tapes out there. He also did movie soundtracks for The Princess Bride, Cal, Metroland and Wag The Dog. Dire Straits was the best selling band in the world in 1985 when Mark pulled the plug on the touring life after the Brothers In Arms tour. There's more but that's why Google came to be.
That whole soundtrack is golden. My favorite track from it is the only one with a vocal, "The Way It Always Starts" sung by the late great Gerry Rafferty. I keep suggesting it but no one that I know of has reacted to it.
He talking about Johnny singing oldie goldies....he do the song about the knife, I'm sure refers to the song 'Mack the Knife', which was very popular, especially the version by Bobby Darin.
Aaaaawwwww. I love that song! My mother would play the Album in the car all the time when we were kids. We begged her (probably until her ears bled) to play the "organ song" - this one. It's just ... god, always makes me happy. The whole album is amazing. Just go through it song by song, you won't be disappointed. But most definitely do "Brothers in Arms" (and, for me personally, "Why worry")
Love both of your reactions and thoughts about these songs that I grew up with from the 60s and up. It's fun to watch someone that isn't familiar with these songs and then their reactions. I know these reactions have opened up a whole new era of music to you that you probably weren't exposed to as you grew up. I just hope you both enjoy the music as much as I did and still do. Great job!!
Hey guys you should have watched it along with the OFFICIAL VIDEO - with all the sports bloopers - it's part of the song and just f******** hilarious as well as uplifting!! ❤❤❤
Walk Of Life is about taking things in Cool Strut/Stride mot sweating anything hes got hos lady his job all is cool. Mark Knophler is one of the Best Guitarists of all Time !!
The video you'e watching has this song off the wrong album. it's off "Brothers in Arms," as is "Money for Nothing," which you reacted to earlier. Nevertheless, it's a fun song and thanks for the reaction!
Don't quote me on this but there was a song in 1959 an instrumental called "Woo ooh " by the Rock-A-Teens ---the woo ooh's you here in this piece might be a tribute to that. Great show from both of you.
You shuld have a look at Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris - Our Shangri-La (Real Live. It is magic. But I will say Eivør - Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn). If you like beautiful this is it.Eivør is just excellent and she is full of talent all the best from England and stay safe both.
Hey you two. You missed out on a great video - one of the best all time on MTV. BJ especially would love it. No cap! It has a lot of sports clips especially follies. Great song, great music video. Great reaction regardless. Maybe check the video out on his own since you've already reacted to the song. This is just a really good happy make you wanna move kinda vibe. "song about the knife" is a reference to song "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Derrin.
Asia/BJ - checkout this rocking number - Rolling Stones - can’t you hear me knocking ! When they had a premiere lead guitarist - mick Taylor - best Stones jam!!!!
If you recognized the music, it might be from a commercial. I don't know how old y'all are, but the music was used in a Calvin Klein (I think) TV ad in the mid-1980s.
As a (true) story-teller, it's hard to beat his " Song for Sonny Liston " "He had a left like Henry's hammer A right like Benny Bamalam Rode w/ the muggers in the dark & dread And all those sluggers went down like lead"
I'm amazed how few reactions there are to Dire Straits " Brothers in Arms". Very moving lyrics and beautiful guitar playing.
Don't forget So Far Away. 💯💪👍🤗, Love Sultan's, and Money for Nothing, but give me some So Far Away.
Brothers in Arms is my favorite Dire Straits song.
@@jpgale - Skate Away is mine. 🙂
@Glyn Harbinson Yes, Mark's fills are so melodic. I say "fills", but like yourself, it almost seems as if the singing is filling in the space between the guitar playing...rather than the other way round.
@@chrisharris6206 So Far Away seldom gets mentioned - it’s my Favourite! 💗
Whether you walk it, ride a wheelchair or crawl on your hands and knees, everybody does "the walk of life."
Wow Great analogy ..
I believe it’s about street musicians, singing all the good songs and making his living walking through life via song.
Look on YT: 'Dire Straits - Original Walk of Life Video' is the title. . .
The song is pretty clear. Its about a singer trynna make it. Its a song with melody, no cursing and where they're actually singing and not talking with music. lol
You two are grand. Engaged, intelligent, interested, amused. Good stuff. For 'Walk of Life' you should see the official video, its hilarious but it also tells the story.
Love Dire Straits. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. They have had so many hits including "Sultans Of Swing", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.
I never knew they were English band omg all this time I believed they were American 🇺🇸 dam what a fool😂
Mark comes from 3 miles from my home.
The best music Mark did is going home theme for local hero
@@s.mcpherson6354 He may have been born in Glasgow, Scotland, but he is definitely a Newcastle/North East Lad. His mother was from Blythe, his parents married in Newcastle, and they returned to Blythe when Mark was 7, where he was brought up and went to school. His team is Newcastle Utd and his 'Local Hero' theme is played at their home games. He sounds so Geordie that I was surprised when I heard he was born in Scotland.
@@davidjames3080 It's funny how I know he's from there. I'm a filmmaker and we're always building budgets based on where the most expensive creative people come from, because then they come with tax credits on their huge salaries that can save millions. It's why there are currently so many Canadian movie starts. For Hollywood producers, a 25% tax credit and a 70 cent dollar saves a lot of dough in rebates on that 20 million dollar salary. That'll more than offset having to share the production with some Canadians. Scotland had their own fund and credit system (ours Canadian version traded talent 1 point for 1 point--there's treaties between countries on all this stuff), so I'd heard that's how he ultimately got the soundtrack for Local Hero. Lots of times you can really want someone, but you can't find a deal that includes their citizenship. Maybe you wanted Joaquim Pheonix a bit more than Ethan Hawke, but if you shoot in Australia or New Zealand Hawke, can save you big bucks. Although in this case, it may have been the story moved to fit Knopfler. That happens too, although more with stars, because they cost way more.
You are in the presence of the genius that is Mark Knopfler. I can see that people have already suggested some of their absolutely brilliant songs. This one for me is pleasant and no more but my goodness watch them live from their Alchemy album. They will blow your mind with their astoundingly brilliant musicianship. Great to see you guys. Take care and all the very best from the UK.
The first five lines are actually the titles of hit songs from the 50s, including Be Bop a LuLa (Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, 1957 I think)... they are what brings the emotion. Peace from Canada- be safe.
The original vid was a series of sporting flubs, through to the last chorus, whebn all the athletes start scoring. The message being get up from your setbacks and win through.
Only the US version, the rest of the world got a different video.
@@Boodieman72 True...Europe get the version inspired by the actual event of Mark seeing a street musician playin in an underpass.
@@mrg6283 I think the song was inspired by a street musician / busker playing in the London Underground..."down in the tunnels.."
@@Boodieman72 most def. was a street musician in London.
As a sports fan I absolutely loved that video. It did have some bloopers in it but then it had great moments like Roger Craig scoring in the Super Bowl, Lakers celebrating a title and The GOAT, M. Jordan with an iconic dunk.
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitar players to ever hit the stage.
Money For Nothing & Sultans of Swing are two tracks by Dire Straits you should check out 👍
Money for nothin was my favorite but I love all of their songs. It makes my toes tap.
A lot of the lyrics in this song are about other songs. Like some commenters here have said already, "the song about the knife" is likely in reference to 'Mack the Knife' by Bobby Darrin. Be-Bop-A-Lula is an old song by Gene Vincent, Sweet Lovin' Woman is a song by Dobie Gray, and Power and the Glory is both an old book and a song from the early 60s.
Don't forget, "Baby what'd I say" was a huge hit in 1958 for the late great Ray Charles.
THIS MUST HEAR CLASSIC WOULD PUT THEM ON THE MAP,, DIRE STRAITS "SKATEAWAY"
(MUSIC VIDEO)..
Toro,, Toro,, Taxi 🚕..Lol.
This song was in TV commercial for the drug Farxiga. Maybe that's where you heard it. Commercials use all the good old songs!
A simple rock and roll rhythm is used, with chord changes limited to I, IV and V chords. The long introduction has become iconic in some circles, with an instantly recognisable riff played on a synthesizer-driven keyboard with hints of the blues. The singer mentioned in the lyrics, "Johnny," is said to perform "down in the tunnels, trying to make it pay," a reference to busking in the subway. The songs he plays are oldies, including "I Got a Woman," "Be-Bop-A-Lula," "What'd I Say," "My Sweet Lovin' Woman," and "Mack the Knife." He also plays talking blues.
Zactly! That's the story. :)
Aww,should have done the video .
I think the videos are the ones that are getting blocked more. I prefer the videos to but somethings better than nothing.
For Sure...!
This song is a tribute to classic rock. Many of the phrases in it are song titles from the fifties on up.
Dire Straits will always hold a special place in my heart because after growing up listening to music on vinyl LP's, cassette tapes, and 8-track tapes, Dire Straits album "Brothers In Arms" was the first album I ever heard on a CD. It was almost like seeing a color TV for the first time.
You might of heard the tune at a sports game. The music video was like a bloopers reel of American sports
They are referring to a busker in the London underground (subway).
you need the video to this song, its awesome
The song is (currently) being played at Red Lobster and I am sure other restaurants. I am sure there will be other songs (especially if it's family friendly) that may sound familiar to you because of the same reason.
Great Song...! check out the video for it...!
also check out "Skate Away"...
Used to be popular song at the roller skate partys rinks great reaction have a great day and a better tomorrow
Okay. So funny-ish story. This was my parents "party song" so they'd blast it whenever they were lit etc. Fast forward over 4 and half decades later, and it's still on my own party songs list!!! 😁❤✌🏼
Johnny's down in the tunnel (kind of like singing in the shower...great reverb) singin' oldies goldies:
Bee Bop a Lula (hit for Gene Vincent)
What I Say (Ray Charles)
I Got a Woman (Ray Charles again)
The song about the knife is Mack the Knife (Bobby Darin)
Can't sit still to this tune. Get up and walk to it...you do the Walk of Life. Woo-Hoo!
Another song that I grew up listening to!
This song was inspired by a busker in the British underground, the "tube". Yep we all do the walk of life! 🙂❤
True! but if you think about it it's also a bit strange! cause if you don't know they're British, listening to the tune and especially watching the video, it's one of the most American things ever!
I hope you saw the official video!! Just fab!! Seeing all the American football players etc;, really good!!
Just wanted to say, I absolutely love ya'lls channel! There aren't many like it. You're so real and true, love your takes on different songs and life in general! Such a breath of fresh air in today's world so thank you! You're just what I need after a long hard day, wondering if there are any sane one's left out there. Keep t up, I always look forward to the moments I get to check in so again, thank you!!
Yesssssss 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻…. Thanks for this one y’all.❤️💯🔥
Yeah watch official video ( if you ever cross past it ) it’s a sport blooper thing . It’s cool 😎
keep up the good work you two, keeping some great old music alive, your reactions seem sincere and honest, and you seem to appreciate the good musics... it's a treat to behold your musical explorations
check out TELEGRAPH ROAD, that's one fantastic song
BJ, Ms. America's smile is classic and beautiful.
the guitar melody in this song is like a jumping bean! so bouncy and fun! big love to all people :)
This is a happy song. Always.
I always assumed that "the song about the knife" was about Mack The Knife.
You can feel the country style in this song
'The line in the lyrics of this song that says, 'song about the knife' is a backward reference to one of Mark Knopfler's very early songs called 'Six Blade knife,' which was recorded on the Dire Straits debut album. The 'six blade knife' for Mark is the guitar - the part of the musician's life that earns his living and moves his career forward, but also the one that can 'cut both ways' in the rest of his life. Mark came back to this theme as part of a musician's life later, with one of Dire Straits' most famous songs, 'Romeo and Juliet.'
this was my favourite song when I was a kid
Great reaction. This is a great song , one of many from Dire Straits. Sentimental favorite is Down By the Waterline. One of the most musical, beautiful guitar players ever.
Brothers in arms is one of the best albums ever made, you should watch the video to this, also check out the video and song Twistin By The Pool
Love the backup vocals on this one and of course, the walking rhythm that makes it impossible to not move. Great reaction!
Highly recommend checking out some of knopfler’s solo stuff too, he’s a phenomenal storyteller.
Walk of Life, yeah the video one
One of the most greatest songs at scottish wedding parties played lots.
great song by its seif but so much more fun with the video
Check out mark Knopfler's solo stuff. The album Shangri-La is amazing. Don't crash the ambulance, postcards from paraguay, boom like that, song for Sonny Liston...
You’ve got to watch the video of this song!!!! One of the best ever made……
You need to watch the live version of Sultans of Swing Alchemy. Great channel love your reactions.
Great one. One of the three best from them. "Sultans of Swing" & "Money For Nothing" and there is more from this #1 top of the charts great band.
- ELP hit their peak in '74 with "Karn Evil 9" from the Brain Salad Surgery album which blew me away with every song getting better and better and better, starting with the beloved English church hymn "Jerusalem." which was sung at Princess Diana's Wedding. Next was the 1st ever recorded solo with electric drums in "Toccata"
You guys would enjoy this one so much more watching the official video. It's full of old sports bloopers from the 80s.
Knopfler is one of my all time favorites! Dire Straights was great but he had so much great music solo. A couple recommendations, Back to Tupelo, Local Hero, and of course, Romeo and Juliet.
The lyrics in the verses are mostly references to old songs: "Be-Bop-a-Lula" was a hit in the 50s for Gene Vincent; "What'd I Say" and "I Got A Woman" are Ray Charles songs; "Sweet Lovin' Woman" is a Dobie Gray song (same guy who sang 'Drift Away'); "Walkin' Shoes" was an instrumental hit from the 50s and as others have said, "Mack the Knife" was a huge hit for Bobby Darin, who also sang 'Beyond the Sea'. So, this song is a musical tribute to many of Mark Knopfler's idols and influences. Thanks for another great video, "y'all" :)
I believe the song he refers to is the song "six blade knife" off their first album. The woman down in the tunnel refers to the song "tunnel of love" from their second album. The song is about Mark himself., dedication devotion the boy can play.
You should watch the official video too it’s very funny and very very happy upbeat song
The song about the knife is Mack the Knife
"Sweet Lovin'' Woman"...B. Darren
"The song about the knife"...
(...the song, "Mac the Knife"...)
(It was the 1980's/ 1990's)
Six Blade Knife is a song off of the first Dire Straits album, one of his early compositions. Your enthusiasm for this is refreshing. I haven't seen anyone suggest Ride Across The River by Dire Straits, the album version from Brothers In Arms is an immaculate sonic journey, live versions aren't quite as tight as the studio but still good. I would also enjoy seeing your reactions to some of Mark Knopfler's other incarnations - The Notting Hillbillies (1989-1999?) only one excellent album, mainly a pub band with several full length concert videos; With Chet Atkins (Neck and Neck); Solo with his band 1996-present (8? albums); with Emmylou Harris for an album and tour; and playing guitar for Bob Dylan on his Slow Train and Infidels albums in the 80's along with touring with Bob a few years ago and having some basement tapes out there. He also did movie soundtracks for The Princess Bride, Cal, Metroland and Wag The Dog. Dire Straits was the best selling band in the world in 1985 when Mark pulled the plug on the touring life after the Brothers In Arms tour. There's more but that's why Google came to be.
yes please try BROTHERS IN ARMS - its v mature moving, stripped back
The best music Mark did is going home theme of local hero. It's Newcastle United's theme also at every premier league home game
That whole soundtrack is golden. My favorite track from it is the only one with a vocal, "The Way It Always Starts" sung by the late great Gerry Rafferty. I keep suggesting it but no one that I know of has reacted to it.
I couldn't agree more I love the piece with what sounds like motor bikes.
It's number 5 I think on the sound track
Brothers in arms is a class above.Sultans of swing Alchemy Live is one of the best live guitar performances of all time.Knopfler is a guitar genius.
One of Dire Strait's greatest. The lead guitar is fantastic!
He talking about Johnny singing oldie goldies....he do the song about the knife, I'm sure refers to the song 'Mack the Knife', which was very popular, especially the version by Bobby Darin.
It was all over MTV in the 1990's.
Aaaaawwwww. I love that song! My mother would play the Album in the car all the time when we were kids. We begged her (probably until her ears bled) to play the "organ song" - this one. It's just ... god, always makes me happy.
The whole album is amazing. Just go through it song by song, you won't be disappointed. But most definitely do "Brothers in Arms" (and, for me personally, "Why worry")
You can just see all those line-dancers strutting their stuff!
Love both of your reactions and thoughts about these songs that I grew up with from the 60s and up. It's fun to watch someone that isn't familiar with these songs and then their reactions. I know these reactions have opened up a whole new era of music to you that you probably weren't exposed to as you grew up. I just hope you both enjoy the music as much as I did and still do. Great job!!
Hey guys you should have watched it along with the OFFICIAL VIDEO - with all the sports bloopers - it's part of the song and just f******** hilarious as well as uplifting!! ❤❤❤
Walk Of Life is about taking things in Cool Strut/Stride mot sweating anything hes got hos lady his job all is cool.
Mark Knophler is one of the Best Guitarists of all Time !!
Brothers in Arms by Dire Straights. Thats a deep one. Please react.
Great song.... You should do the official video of this song.
by the "song about a knife" - so I know - the meaning is the song "Mack, the knife"
He's celebrating the "buskers" who play on the streets of London. The Knife may mean "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin.
Walk of Life sounds like carnival music or Coney Island in the background!
The original video adds to the fun of this song
I dunno whether someone suggested this video or they linked you this, but the music video for this song makes the song even better.
I agree with her assessment of the lyrics.
The video you'e watching has this song off the wrong album. it's off "Brothers in Arms," as is "Money for Nothing," which you reacted to earlier. Nevertheless, it's a fun song and thanks for the reaction!
There is an excellent & fun video of this song that was made for MTV back in the 1980's = of coarse you can find it on TH-cam 😁😎😎😎
You guys are absolutely fabulous , what a great channel ,bless you .👍🏾🇬🇧🤗xxxxxxx the kisses are for Asia. 🤭
@Tina Gautreau you are quite right. Mark saw a street musician playing guitar in an underpass and got an idea from it.
Don't quote me on this but there was a song in 1959 an instrumental called "Woo ooh " by the Rock-A-Teens ---the woo ooh's you here in this piece might be a tribute to that. Great show from both of you.
You shuld have a look at Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris - Our Shangri-La (Real Live. It is magic. But I will say Eivør - Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn). If you like beautiful this is it.Eivør is just excellent and she is full of talent all the best from England and stay safe both.
Hey you two. You missed out on a great video - one of the best all time on MTV. BJ especially would love it. No cap! It has a lot of sports clips especially follies. Great song, great music video. Great reaction regardless. Maybe check the video out on his own since you've already reacted to the song.
This is just a really good happy make you wanna move kinda vibe.
"song about the knife" is a reference to song "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Derrin.
This is such a catchy and happy song, please react to Brothers in Arms next, you should also react to the live versions of these Dire Straits songs.
Love your reactions guys👍👍👍
Suggestion: Little River Band - Lady and Cool Change! Prefer when you watch LIVE videos!! Dire Straits band was packed with talent.
Yes, Little River Band is awesome!
Asia/BJ - checkout this rocking number - Rolling Stones - can’t you hear me knocking ! When they had a premiere lead guitarist - mick Taylor - best Stones jam!!!!
Mark is one of the great writers and guitar players of the times.
This song has been used in a few commercials, which is likely where you've heard it.
You've probably heard it.Its been sued in a lot of football,basketball and baseball compilation videos on tv and also been in some movies
its a sports arena anthem....especially in baseball, i think....im not a sports guy....anyway, great, amazing band
Listen to “two young lovers” Sydney live. Awesome Dire Straits song
Great reaction 🤣!
I'm pretty sure this song is in one of those pharmacudacle comercials. You know like trolivia or keytravia or something like that.
You will hear this song played a lot at sports events when a player is substituted
If you recognized the music, it might be from a commercial. I don't know how old y'all are, but the music was used in a Calvin Klein (I think) TV ad in the mid-1980s.
As a (true) story-teller, it's hard to beat his " Song for Sonny Liston "
"He had a left like Henry's hammer
A right like Benny Bamalam
Rode w/ the muggers in the dark &
dread
And all those sluggers went down like
lead"
Gotta watch the official video... about athletes playing sports!
'Brothers in arms' by Dire Straits is a must for you to hear.
I think the song about the knife might be a reference to ‘Mack the Knife’