Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits (Josh Turner Cover)
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- Dire Straits classic, sung and played by Josh Turner. I do not seek to be totally accurate in the licks or solos, just to get the general idea across.
Guitar is a Mexican Telecaster, played through a fender Acoustasonic Junior amp.
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Technical stuff:
Video recorded on an iPhone 4s, vocals recorded with a Zoom H2, amp recorded with an Audio Technica AT2050 through and ART USB Dual Pre interface, edited with Sony ACID and Sony Vegas. - เพลง
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50% of comments: 0:12
the other half: Harry Potter
Yours, 100%
nonya beeswax That is technically true
😂😂😅🤣
nice, i like your sense of humour @aidan
hahahaha, you crack me up. Im not sure if you being serious? I can't think anybody is that dense, so well played sir, you cracked me up
He looks like that one friend who never talks about guitars/music, then you go over to his place one day and he starts playing this
Dude will say, “yeah, I can play a few chords” then he bangs this out
@@timkasuba9761 says he can play a few chords but he knows all the chords
But it's strictly rythym, he doesn't want to make it cry or sing.
Lol 😂
Happened to me, my new girl friend used to spend hours just tuning her guitar, I didn't think she could actually play. Then one time friends came cover, and she pulled out her guitar, and I thought "maybe they don't want to hear to you tune". Then bam, she played about thirty songs, and we all sang.
Carlos Santana says, "If you don't make a guitar face when playing, then you're not playing with soul." Well done.
Carlos Santana almost has to say that.
Rick W lmfao
I get that look playing guitar hero
I am a musician. That kind of face happens when your full attention is on making the music. The facial expression is from the tension you have to maintain to do it. It is not planned or on purpose, just happens when you are performing a hard or intense song. If you try to control it, the song suffers.
screw that communist
9 years on and still brilliant
Confirm
@@HBCrigs absolutely 2nd the confirm
Scary thing is that now he’s 9 years better.
Why would it have gotten worse over time?
The real test of time
You don't just play that song, you understand it
What do you mean? There isn't THAT much to the song.
@@michaelqiu9722 lmao ...don't be such a deuce! playing this song is one thing, playing & singing it with feeling is an art!
@@seansmith9134 and Michael here can't do either, let alone both
This is actually a very big deal-a special talent. Many people can play and sing notes and words. It is quite another thing to sing the song. What is so astounding is that Josh transfers this gift to everyone who sings and plays with him-everyone. It is an astounding, profound gift.
Exactly. Skills aren't enough to play this song like this. You need soul and this kid got more soul than an orthopedic shoe
My man looking at his microphone like it was just about to run away 0:29
Haha.
Tsedegee shit you made me laugh so much
Lmaooo
Shit man you got me good 😂😂
I'm dead haha
Check out guitar josh, he knows all the chords
th-cam.com/video/Ei9__rBn5Wg/w-d-xo.html
But then, an old Fender sunburst Telecaster is all he can afford.
@Sam T I just posted it because of the lyrics. The Telecaster is actually quite nice, no?
haha thanks...gave me a giggle..and back to topic..good stuff ♪♫♪
Does he though? or does he just know tabs?
This never gets old. Five years on and I still come back regularly to listen a few times in a row. This dude got more soul than an orthopedic shoe
Permission to steal this joke?
You're gonna like his new version th-cam.com/video/PcVJrul4sOA/w-d-xo.html&start_radio=1
I’m 87 years old I’m so glad I have found Josh he makes my day
I feel like I'm watching a legend who is not yet a legend. This is something.
I've been watching this dude since 2015. Still not famous. Maybe is for the better
This was almost a decade ago lol
He isn't exactly _unknown_ either -- he and Carson tour the frickin' world, and 10 million people have seen just this video.
me: look at this nerdy looking cute little boy
him : *sings first line*
me : *shocked pikachu face :o*
Yes, me too!
People are joking about his faces but honestly that's the most beautiful part, when the musician feels the music so much his facial muscles dance along
Either that .. or he needs to relieve his self in the toilet. Maybe he is constipated??
@@wombatlover2796 nahh hes just feeling the song bradda
Yeah all the greats make facial expressions...they lose themselves in the music, they are feeling it.
That’s a matter of opinion
xmccormick Then you’re obviously not a musician.
Good performance is an understatement. The guitar was super tight and clean, but the singing just makes it such a funky package. Lots of of love from the Netherlands almost 10 years later!
Ur pfp sucks
from Germany too
Beautiful playing Josh! I really enjoyed it.
anashex
Wassup my dude
Tomo!
It’s tomo
Hi tomo
you're a musician Harry
lmfao
Haha, Nice!
you are not funny ;)
hahahaa
The most funny. kudos
I was gonna learn this but I only have 30 years left to live
one note at a time
Funniest comment I’ve seen in...................30 years!
HARRRRR!!! (and I don't...well, at least I hope I don't!)
This dude isn't even 30 here lol
All was going well for me until he last solo 😂
He's like one of those dudes who says "yeah I can play a little" so then you play a bit and pass it to him thinking he can only play one chord and he just bashes this out. It's happened to me a few times. The best never tell you they're the best.
Then you have me who says I'm not good and they insist and cringe
@@ChaiKarl True man of the people right here
@@ChaiKarl based and uselesspilled
That is because the best knew they always have something to work on and continue to hone on their craft, which is why they end up being great.
This guy’s facial expressions are GOLD.
You're a guitarist Harry
Hahahaha
Best
You dare to cover Dire Straits, Potter?
@Einer Schisshir A guitarist
@@sayita03 a what?
When i saw the thumbnail i was like 'why has a random dude playing sultans of swing in his house got 3 million views?!' Then i clicked and found out. Amazing cover
Yea im probably like three fourths of the views
+D Vlogs damn you're 2 and a quarter million of the views. Thats a lot bro
3/4x3100000=2325000
5x60=300
300+34=334
334x2325000=7974750000seconds.
132912500minutes
2215208.333hours
92300.3days
170.6858447years.
Great job man. You have watched a video for 170.6858447 years straight.
Dude, your math is a bit off.
It would be 25 years, not 170.
real talent don't need shit
Ive come back to this video every once in a while since it came out, this has to be one of the best covers on TH-cam
very relaxing to listen and see Josh play this song with such style - thanks man
Check out his cover of Graceland by Paul Simon..
This kids good
I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years, in 40 years I’m still not gonna be as good as this guy. You are born with this brilliance.
💯
When talent meets dedication to do the work ... bam!
Comparison is the enemy of success.
I wouldn't be so sure, how much do you play? I know it's hard for many to find time. I've only been playing a year and a half but for basically hours every single day, can almost play stairway to heaven now and mastered alot more stuff. can sing while playing also. This guy is incredible, but I think he probably plays ALOT and has done so for like 10 years easy. I think he probably just loves it more than you so does it alot more. maybe he can focus better also who knows lol
buddy is born to play. has been playing many lifetimes. has that natural groove that can't be learnt
learned* and that's just not true. you can learn everything you want if you try hard enough. some people just need less practice
the amount of talent you have means that you just need less practice to do it better. until you give me some proof that usain bolt's muscles are mutated to be better than anyone else's, I'll keep claiming that if I work stupidly hard for it A LOT, I could be as fast or even faster than him. Asians aren't genetically better in math than anyone else, they just work more, that's why they're so good.
just because you work hard doesn't mean you'll "make" your talent. its always been and always will be something you are born with. my dad's plays the keyboard . ive never played any instrument in my life and yet i have (in other people's words) perfect rhythm. how do you explain that then? i do not see myself as talented at all.
keep dreaming kid, we are all genetically different, and that's a fact :P
MultiGoban a genetic predisposition maybe but at most just that, the greatest and most well known people in their fields generally arent the most talented at a young age, but through the appreciation of hard work they were able to push ahead of those more talented. Hard focused and consistent practice beats out talent 7 maybe 8 out of 10
That string tree bend at 0:45 tells you this guy means business. Perfection.
thetruth6872 no shit true story right there.
It was insane, I don’t how he did it. I discovered his chanel today and I am in awe.
Fred 388 you just have to press down on the string behind the nut
@@TheFrederic888 Just press down on the strings beyond the nut. How much you press and for how long will depend on your experience and skill though.
broke my string while trying to do this XD
Guitar work is obviously amazing, but the vocal is just sublime.
He is so amazingly relaxed. Song just flows from him
No this is Dire Straits not Sublime
@@thegreatskinkpriest8104 Aye.
Until this video, I had no appreciation of HOW difficult to play this song is. Absolutely amazing. Anyone who has ever tried to play guitar will understand what an amazing job you did. And for those that don't play it, just look at the hands, this must be one of the most difficult pieces to play. I'm in awe.
Shows what an absolute genius Mark Knopfler is
Indeed@@louquay
Not that I’m disagreeing. But he is attempting to play both guitar parts at the same time which is literally impossible to do fully. This isn’t an easy song, but he made it harder
This is a good performance, and also you look like the guy who drives a Lamborghini and is really proud of his book collection
Dan Bull We going to see a rap cover of it from you?
Dan Bull HEREINMYGARAGE
Dan Bull KNOWLEDGE
+Dan Bull HOLLYWOODHILLS
Dan Bull this made me lol
0:53 When you stare at the first question of the test you didn't prepare for...
Underrated comment.. you got me😂😂
0:12 and then you pass the exam
@@clakoclakson LMAO
thats fucking funny
STOP😂😂😂
this was the first video i've ever watched with you playing, Josh... and I was struck. Heart pounding, eyes glued to your hands... and now, a few years later, I'm here again to feel that thrill. This masterpiece of yours never gets old.
😏😂
You're named after a telescope :p
Blown away… this man is timing personified and just rare natural talent
Son: Dad, why is my sisters name Rose?
Father: Because your mom loves roses.
Son: Thanks dad.
Father: No problem, Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits (Josh Turner Cover)
what
Isaac Sliger god damn you’re stupid
far too much stretched!
Lol I see what you did there. Not many older folks are going to be aware of the meme reference.
Toshiro Bozdogan Generation gap...
This video keeps coming up in my recommended but I keep on clicking it too
i know right??
This is me in the last 2 years or so...
Same! Every single day
1:58 smug guy's laugh at a cocktail party + spooked by a giant bug on your shoulder
Amazing cover!!
Josh. Nearly 10 years later, I'd love to see you cover this again
He did recently with a youtuber named Mary, brit chick. she's also on you tube. 10 years later, Josh still does an amazing job, except I did 't do the string bend between the nut and turning gear. Really the best cover I think.
OUTSTANDING! TEN POINTS FOR GRYFFINDOR!
XD
AxisDSTC this is what harry potter actually looks like in the books. This guy should've played him not Daniel Radcliffe😂
Whats gryffindor ?
+devilofyour nightmaree u shut up
😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
such a great cover, those that dont play guitar don't understand how difficult this song is to play. well done bud.
Right! I've been playing for about 28 years and I can't play this song. His fingers have been touched by the hands of god or something, incredible
Its really not that hard. I dont even play guitar but i can play this easy.
perfectdrug6 Reynolds man, that’s not easy at all, mark knopfler plays only with his fingers, all the riffs are differents, and this is not a 2 minutes sound
@@cedric4264 found it very easy just strum the strings there and out it comes.
Started playing guitar at 43..people don't understand how good this is if you've never tried
Every now and then I come back to watch this cover
Such a treat to have watched this kid grow up. What talent.
It’s 2020 and we still here clickin 4:45 for that sweet twiddle diddle on the fancy fiddle
Max Mittler my favorite part starts at 5:03
Twiddle diddle on the fiddle lmao
4gotin1 my favourite parts starts at 0:00
good job potter
Hahahaha
hahhahahaahahaa
you're a rock star harry
This needs to be the top comment hahaha. :D
yerushalaimnehereset how the fck do i have 200+?
It’s been 9 years and I have yet to find someone with a better tele tone. This video is actually what got me into fenders .
I've watched this video every few months since it came out. This video shows incredible musical ability and as long as it's on TH-cam I'll be here. Great playing, (to be a bit oldschool:) great upload.
holy shit never realised how difficult this song is to play. dudes legit
He is playing rhythm between the lead sections, like the bars on 5th and 3rd are part of the lead but the oddly complex chords that stretch from 7th to 3rd are rhythm
@Tanguy2412 that’s how you’re supposed to play it.
But at the same time, this guy just learned the entire song by ear. You can tell because it’s not at all how Mark played it, which means this guy is my new idol because that’s just legendary
@@asphalion8291 yeah, I love how he adds his own spin. I learnt the original myself and it's hard as is but this is a whole new level!
@@hiperson4705 right?! Now we just need to learn the Alchemy live version 😂
3:57 When your mother yells at you for nothing
He edited mom out! Too bad... by her walking through, you get a sense how young he is and how brilliant he is for being so young. Put her back, Josh!
4:29 The explosive energy on the chorus here always gives me the chills!
2022 and still an a amazing performance. So glad I came to hear it again.
i swear this thing cures depressions
Marloes N spot on lol I had a breakup recently and this video just makes me forget about it
Marloes N unless your me and then you realise how shot you are at guitar
this video just has such a calm energy, like it's an old friend showing you a new song he learned and you can tell he's super proud of it.
9yrs ago, and you’re this good, I’m scared to see how good you are now! Really hard song to play, played by the best after all. You killed it!
I've been listening to this for nearly ten years now. It's total joy. You're an island of sanity in a sea of chaos, Josh. Thank you.
Almost a Jason Mraz quote there 😁
When it comes to "covers" some guitar players mostly try to be a "mirror" of the original one when in fact the real thing is, as in a play, understand the spirit of the tune and bring up what's in our hearts and in your case, I believe you did it.
Totally agree.
A lot of people say that, but I personally just like the orginal one and I find it even more impressiv when guitarists master a song so that it sounds exacly like orginal one.
Its comments like this one that butter my bread.
So what are you doing to contribute to this?
2nd that. Wild
this kid dedicated himself to his craft. 8 years later and he's killing it. respect
This kid is extraordinary. Followed him for years.
Fabulous! I just watched a more recent video of Josh with Reina del Cid. He was tearing up the bass. Looking backward in time and watching this video ... now it all makes sense to me. Talent beyond description. Keep playing young man.
OK. After years and years of practicing I think I've FINALLY got it ! ,I've been practicing this song day after day, week after week and month after month, and yes, year after year. It took lots and lots of work but after lots of blood sweat and tears I can now say proudly that I can make the same expressions he does.
Congratulations! That’s awesome 👏🏼
I will need photographic evidence, thank you very much
sandwitch not sure you got it
🤣🤣
I'm trying to learn it before the year ends, I started last week, now I'm scared
One of my favourite covers on youtube. His voice, the arrangement, the calm delivery, all amounts to a great performance
Music Saves the World literally the only comment regarding the cover.
Also: 0:13
I've been playing guitar since 2016, and this was one of the first videos i remember seeing, the harmonizing, the chords, incredible.
I just cant get over this cover... it gives me chills... i love hearing it here and there.. Thank you good man!
This is what a good musician is. Not someone who just plays guitar by thinking about where to put his fingers or what chords to play next but someone who just lets the music flow out of his heart. Incredible.
But it's a cover.....
wow cover or not, he can play
Oh the irony :D
But it's a very well executed fingerstyle cover. That takes a lot of skill. Keep in mind, the original tune is played by a whole band with 2 guitars.
+Carsten Wendler it doesnt come from the heart, it comes from time and practise and love of the song
I am obsessed with this cover
ti capisco
Me too. The girls are probably camping in front of his house to get some D
Hey! It's old bold and Brash! "More like, Belongs in the Trash!" Hahahaha :D
+Florian Eger No ! The girls of our days listen "Coldplay" or "One Direction" but they have nothing to fuck of this song.. It's a shame.. :/
+CPL-Polux Nothin' wrong with Coldplay, man!
Amazing playing and overall performance. Playing the rhythm and lead parts while singing is both unique and difficult. I never get tired of watching this video. Wow !!
Incredible. I subscribed to Josh’s TH-cam channel about a year ago, and am constantly shocked by his talent, but I just got here thanks to the TH-cam algorithms suggesting it. Ten years ago he did this? I’m 68 years old and play guitar in a band. I will be totally satisfied if I can someday be thirty-three-and-a-third percent as good as Josh was 10 years ago.
1:58 when you're washing the dishes and you touch something icky
claes fjellstrom lmao
Haha
😂
So finny i forgot to laugh
The sound effect makes it even better lol
I find it unfair that you can play this while singing so effortlessly! You're truely gifted, and quite amazing!
Suzy Q Indeed
***** true.
No offense but I imaging hours and hours and hours of practice went into his "effortlessness ". His natural talent doesn't hurt, but give credit where it's due. This didn't just happe.
***** yup, that was meant for Suzy Q. Guess I need more commenting practice. ;)
Suzy Q
I really dont believe "talent" thing.
He was training for years (as every skilled person) so saying its just "gift" is really disappointing.
Some can learn really fast but talent itself never work without a person contribution
You're the one musician Josh who's guitar and vocal covers I enjoy so much, great job!
I’ve watched a million of these, and nothing compares to this one. Brilliant. From 🏴
Incredibly at 4:43 he's able to remove his jacket without missing a note!
yogi bee... and he keeps on playing the rhythm off camera while his unjacketed onscreen self is laying down the killer solo! 😎👍
j ward Thanks for explaining
@Jake Tweaks I know that...so was my comment!😎👍
@Jake Tweaks so true...just like a tweet!😄
It must be working quite a sweat to match a guy called Knophler
this might be the best cover I've ever heard of a very difficult song
soo true!:)
This is great, but Yoni's version is on another level th-cam.com/video/RKjGcODZNOc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/_fIMqcAsn3c/w-d-xo.html
Guys, they are all good, aren't they?
But remember how old was Josh here. I wonder how he would sound today with it?
@@dom252 Must disagree here. Josh's version is far more authentic and his playing is much slicker.
After hearing a few of Josh's covers of both well known and obscure music it's clear that his skills are amazing. His interpretations are rich, subtle, and unpretentious.
i can't stop coming back to this cover from time to time:) always puts a smile on my face!
Almost forgot to watch this today
The face at 00:12 gets me everytime
jajajaj I really need this comment thks
Kitts My face after a line of coke.
Kitts hes feeling the song like every great musician, you shit!
when u nut for the first time
Kitts u
Any dislikes come from those that have tried to play this and failed! Hats off man, great cover!!!
I have watched this so many times and never get tired of it
Sultans of azkaban
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Rachei de rir, muito engraçado BR kkkkkkk
UHASDUUIAHSDUHASDIh to rindo
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LMAO
Harry, your a guitarist!
Luke Charles he's a wot?
Kyle54106 harry you're a f****** guitarist
Luke Charles you're a guitarist, Harry
Can’t get enough. Massive Dire Straits fan but never warmed to Sultans of Swing. Until JT’s cover. Brilliant 🙏
An excellent rendition. One of my favorites. Usually, if someone doesn't nail something, I move on. I stayed, thoroughly enjoyed it & took the time to add this note. You captured the soul of Knopfler & his song. Dude, stay with it. You'll be a legend one day.
I mean he kinda already is… this was a decade ago.. Josh has tons of amazing covers on TH-cam
0:53 wonders to himself how this is going so well
Claes Fjellstrom 😂😂😂
My favourite comment on youtube so far. Not kidding.
🤣
😂😂
I like it at 0:50
I go back to this vid every once in a while. Been 10 years but still magic.
Still watching this video and it’s as inspirational every time. Thanks for sharing this one
1:53 he literally says it right there
HAHAHAHHA
Best comment
lol!! 😂
Jacob Manning no its not
@@jimmygubbins I'mma have to agree with that
I have literally watched this like 10 times in the past 3 days
Me too, what is it about this song?
Gman I prefer this to the original, unedited voice and raw guitar
I hadn't ever listened to much Dire Straits, but this cover vid got me hooked on the sound.
Tom Dawe Mark's voice is unedited listen to his live concerts
pfff you've got nothing on me
I always come back to this video, I love how naturally you play this.
I’ve been coming back to this every year for quite some time now
That boy can play the guitar just like ringing a bell.
Go Joshie go go go!
Joshie be good
Chuck Berry would be proud
10 points to Gryffindor!
xD
gagomand 😄😄😄😄
12 years old and me and the old man still listen to this often. Absolutely timeless
I watch this over and over. Brilliant in every way. Thank you. Very talented. I wish you ever success.
From a learning guitarist standpoint. This is insane, a true player. Sounds like a whole band, and its just him.
I stand up for you, I can only hope that I will play this well one day.
Everything what i was thinking you said.
MrBrucelee117 he had a dub for the chords so he could play the solo... if you don’t do that it just sounds wrong.
MrBrucelee117 aight
This song is such a pain to learn but that's the best cover I've ever heard of it
Yes this young man does justice to this classic.If I had one critique it would be that I would have liked for him to have done a bit of his own licks in the solo.But what a masterful job.Anyone who knows electric guitars knows that the solo from this song is one of the Holy Grails in Rock history and very difficult to play.Dude nailed it.
Mr T. Guru he says in the caption that he’s not aiming for accuracy, and technical prowess isn’t everything. sure, this might not be the very very best cover out there, especially not to you, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be someone’s favourite cover.
Mr T. Guru that I'd like to see, because I've looked this cover has something about it that eve the original doesn't have I think and I do believe this is best cover especially for just one instrument because the original mark knopfler plays the melody only he has a rhythm guitar etc with him.
@Mr T. Guru it's not that good, this version
He did really great, but there are other amazing covers of the song too, and different interpretations....
You have an awesome voice, and your cover is great. I had TH-cam on Autoplay, and this came on in the other room, and I had to get up and go see who in the world sounded so good covering this! I can't wait to see your other videos. I love finding gems like this. Nice work!
Been watching and enjoying your stuff for years Josh. You are truly a gift to the musical world! Thanks brother 🙌
all the winning facial expressions in this video:
0:13
0:40
0:55
1:59
3:25
3:39
4:42
Nick Hine omgggg😂😂😭
HAHAHAHAHAHA 0:13 face is the best
Nick Hine genius my lad. genius!
Never seen Steve Vai playin, ain't ya, lad?
The vocals are obviously great, but the guitar playing is out of this fucking world! At this age too. Good job man x
gabrielle.s he is now 27. this is 7 years ago. He is not here 12 or something 😂
he gives me faith that anyone can play especially in the vid where he breaks down the song. Practice makes perfect and this guy knows how to practice and pay attention to detail. Thank you for inspiring me sir 🙏
played guitar since 21 now 46, really enjoyed listening and watching the sheer conventration.
why is nobody talking about this absolute gorgeous telecaster
Because none of us can make that gorgeous telecaster sound like that and because our jaws are all on the floor.
i have an Gibson ES-135 Cherry, but i cant play it for shit, doesnt mean i wont try, it sounds sexy as fuck lol
And it's a MIM, proof you don't need American Fenders.
It’s the wizard not the wand
Because we're all too mesmerised by the performance.
0:12 is great and all but 1:58 is the best
Joe Davidson
I was thinking about it !!!! xDDDDD
Joe Davidson x
I'm just watching these two moments again and again.
😂
Lollllll
I estimate I’ve watched this 30 times. Never gets old. Perfection 🤩
Fabulous! What a GREAT performance! Thank you Josh Turner!