I love how Mary just rolls her eyes at the overly used chorus effect on Leo's vocals and she just laying down her perfect, almost dry vocal. Just brilliant
Same. First one I stumbled across. Couldn't get enough of his Frog Leap Studio stuff. Follow both him and Mary now. I too... keep coming back to this song.
I come back to this every couple of weeks when I get bored of all the wannabees on YT. Maybe I'm biased because Leo is a well known legend here in Norway and Mary is one of Bristols finest musicians so you already know that the collaboration would be dynamite, but I bet no one had any idea that it would be this good.
This remains my absolute favorite Leo metal cover of all time. Something about the original song, the composition, Mary shredding the banjo, and the harmony of the two singing does it for me more than any other Leo cover, which says a ton because damn near every song he does is perfect.
agreed! i think the duet aspect really nailed it. i think this came out so well because the original song just has so much meat on it's bones that it gave him a lot to work with. Leo's guitar riff is killer! awesome take on the original!
This song means so much to me, My grandpa, George Swarner. Played in an old jazz band and adored music more than anything. In fact, his close friends called him "Guitar George" and he loved this song more than anything. It was the first time I got to connect to my Grandpa as he and I were both Dire Straits fans. Then I shared this song with him, and he wrote me with enthusiasm. Little did I know that Mary and Leo's Sultan's of Swing would be the last song he'd ever hear again. Shortly after hearing this song he sadly passed away but not before he let me know that this was one of his favorite musical experiences ever. Thanks Mary and Leo.
I’m seventy years old and I cannot stop watching and listening to you two. You both have such entertaining sites and are the nexus of musical recording/fun/creative stuff. Thanks and keep it up!
The same happens to me. I'm 56. I listen to the song at least once a week. Every time youtube shows me I want to see them again. They are very entertaining and musically it is very well achieved.
I am 55. When I first heard this song, I was 14. It was on the radio in the car, when my father picked me up from school late in the afternoon, and I was so mesmerized that I asked him to sit and wait, when we were already home, because the song was still going on. So, you can imagine, what Sultans of Swing meant and still means to me. Unfortunatley, it also made me quit playing the guitar for a while, because somebody had already created what I had always had in my mind somewhere and which was just perfect. All that being said, I love, absolutely LOVE your version of this song. It is so unique, such a fresh take and still full of respect for the original, and also done with great singing and great playing. Very, very well done.
Yeah i first listened to this, hope of deliverance and sweet dreams when i was in my dad's car about ten years ago when i would go to the kindergarten. The three of them were on this one cd and my father would play them all the time. Have a good day man
@@paulshannon7303 I watched the live version. Plays not bad. But his version is generally worse than this studio work by Leo and Mary. Objectively, these two versions cannot be compared.
I love how Leo's hardcore growl and gitar solos are balanced with Mary's sweet vocal and play style. Contrast, nuff said... After 3 years, still my favourite
Indded, it's like when you are cooking and a frie d suggest to and something new that you never tried. At first you think. Naaaaa, that will not work. Though, once you do it just the best. This so the vocal, style mix feels here.
I love both the original and this, for that exact reason, the two play off of each other so well it just brings something extra and new to the whole art. Depth makes great music
I have to agree! I do not like covers (remakes) unless it is as good or better than the original. Guns and Roses did a great job with "Live and Let Die" (and I am a huge Beatles fan). They also hit it outta the park with Bob Dylans "Knockin On Heaven's Door". Now Metallica, who I love, did NOT do Bob Seager's "Turn The Page" any justice. This rendition of "Sultans Of Swing" was FANTASTIC! I believe Mark Knofler himself would be impressed. I just happened upon this video less than a year ago and was completely blown away by it and I show it to anyone old enough to know the original by Dire Straits. Great job Mary and Leo!
@@tracierathbun7686live and let die is Paul McCartney and Wings from 1973. The last Beatles album was 1970. So it’s not a Beatles song, but a McCartney solo song.
@@jordanpearce8079thank you. Yes, I was aware it was Paul's but now realize the way I worded it made it seem as if I meant it was (collectively) a Beatles' song instead of a Beatle's song. I do love the Beatles - as a group, "collectively", as well as individually.
I busted out laughing at this one. I'm not a metal kinda guy, but this was so over the top with TALENT that I couldn't stop watching! Mary's voice was magical. Leo pulled off the big-stage festival metal act with unstoppable energy. Cooooool!
Nikki(Hailey)'s theme song - for 2/24/24. .. Just substitute: "Charleston" for 'London Town,' "Michael" for 'Harry', "Nikki Hailey" for 'guitar George,' of course, and "Lies" for 'Swing.' :-))
EVERYTHING about this is perfect! Apart from his artistry, the technical ability of this guy is off the chart. No ones music sounds this good on youtube.
As as HUGE DIRE STRAITS FAN wasn't sure how I felt about this version.... but I must say... you kept true to the songs roots and put your own spin on it... BRAVO!
I’m 43, and I’ve always been a metal head, but I have always loved classic rock as well. The union of these two art forms is why I love Leo’s music. That and he can take music I never liked and make it scream.😁
You have blown the roof off with this version. I have never been a metal fan, but was just looking out of curiosity and was really impressed well done you guys from a 70 year old who loves Dire Straits
Leo. I grew up to this music. I loved DS I loved Toto I loved Survivor and all of the rest. I loved them because MTV and Much Music said I had to. I had these songs engraned in my memory maybe not because I love them but because I heard them all of the time. Now I'm 49 years old and I dance in my kitchen to them because you've fattened them up and made them into songs I absolutely love!! Young man, you are a terrific musician and a fantastic recording artist. I hear every note that you ramp up and every not your shush down and I assure you.... they are all at precisely the right times. You are to recording what Amy Winehouse was to singing. YOu just know when. I don't really understand you..... you're far too young to be this good but I'm thankful for what you do and I so appreciate you're talent. Thank you for making my music into something I can now not just like, but something I can l0ve. Mary Spender....... Also way too young to be this good!!!
I'm 56 and I agree! And finally after all these years, my trauma from teenage exposure to those disco songs in the '70's is HEALED! (From Leo's metal covers of them.) LOL
Brilliant variation on my favourite song of all time , loved it , that song can be played in so many different ways. A stunning performance by any standard. 👍🇬🇧
Absolutely love the underlying sarcasm at each other's style throughout the video. Mary's soothing laid back voice in contrast with the urgency of heavy metal is a great improvisation. Actually I wont mind her singing the whole song with the same music.
It´s seldom times one can be moved, enchanted with the music, and laugh within a 6:58 lapse. Truly one of the best music collaborations Ive seen on YT.
Now I've seen and listened to this video probably more than 70 times. It still makes me smile in appreciation for the exquisite creative talent that went into doing this, on so many levels. I signed up for Patreon support, even though most of the other productions here are not really my thing. But this jewel is worth at least a year of Patreon support :-). Thank you, both of you, you gave me joy.
Of all the covers I have heard so far by him, this is far the best one and that doesn't mean any were really bad, just this one is sooooo good. I come back to this one all the time also.
This song was how I discovered Leo. I like almost everything he does but I still believe this is his best song. It's hard to believe it has been three years since he put this out.
@@micahthomas2908 This comment is a little stupid. People can know great joy without drugs. Open your mind a little bit to how awesome things can be. Life can be full of joy for its own sake, you don't always need drugs to be a happy person.
This song, Original, was the first one my Mother bought me as a birthday gift, when it fist came out, on a 45 single. It would forever change the direction of my musical tastes. This was a fantastic Cover!
@ yeah, lol. TH-cam already recommended it, but your input is more valuable than an algorithm of course. Left to the algorithm alone, I may never have discovered Frog Leap Studios. I spotted him a few times doing covers other people did. Normally not metal songs. I was quickly won over. Then using props like kids drums. Man. So awesome!
Ok. Now I remember when that was a BRAND NEW song. That was one of the coolest, most bad ass, things I have ever seen. Gawd I loved it. You & her harmonies are absolutely astounding.
Holy shit! I love the original, but am always blown away when I find a good cover. Your spin on this is absolutely incredible, man. Well done. Wish I had seen it years ago.
![Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing [Cover by Mary Spender and Josh Turner]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PcVJrul4sOA/mqdefault.jpg)
I couldn't have enjoyed making this video more! Thanks Leo for persuading me to shred in my own style! x
Mary Spender both did it great, i hope u keep doing covers together. Love it!
Totally enjoyed this! Subbing to your channel as well, after watching this. :)
Well done!
It was great to hear you let loose a little more. I dig your usual style too. Your vocals worked well together
Jees Mary, you gave me a Major case of the Goosebumps! Class!
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I love how Mary just rolls her eyes at the overly used chorus effect on Leo's vocals and she just laying down her perfect, almost dry vocal.
Just brilliant
EI agree with Mary. I roll my eyes too when It's gets too much..
Yes
I think he actually double tracks them and it isn't an effect
This is the one that got me hooked on Leo's music a few years ago. I just keep coming back to watch the video.
This was my first exposure to Frog Leap Studios. Didn't come out of the other end of the rabbit hole for 4 hours.
Me too. Been hooked ever since
Same. First one I stumbled across. Couldn't get enough of his Frog Leap Studio stuff. Follow both him and Mary now. I too... keep coming back to this song.
Allow to join the club.
Just another fans in the room here 🥂
Lol....same!
I come back to this every couple of weeks when I get bored of all the wannabees on YT.
Maybe I'm biased because Leo is a well known legend here in Norway and Mary is one of Bristols finest musicians so you already know that the collaboration would be dynamite, but I bet no one had any idea that it would be this good.
I just watched it again after 4years❤❤❤ yes it's a gem 💎 the girl is sooo me.
@@tonyadigitalnorway1155 I’m biased in the USA Mary is the Bomb!! Totally love her!!! And I share Hers and Leo’s vids with EVERYONE here!
I hate covers but this was brilliant
I come back here regularly. You are not alone tony.
Wonderful ❤
This remains my absolute favorite Leo metal cover of all time. Something about the original song, the composition, Mary shredding the banjo, and the harmony of the two singing does it for me more than any other Leo cover, which says a ton because damn near every song he does is perfect.
agreed! i think the duet aspect really nailed it. i think this came out so well because the original song just has so much meat on it's bones that it gave him a lot to work with. Leo's guitar riff is killer! awesome take on the original!
Look again, Ms. Spender was playing a "Banjitar".
I'll second this as being my favorite, but Loosing My Religion is close - I really need one of those chicken suits!
Between this and Africa for me. First two songs, and I keep coming back to both.
Yea definitely
This never gets old. Mary Spender's voice is sooooo smooth.
Like caramel... yeah she is something else. Especially them smoky eyes looking at rhe camera...
OK that's enough !!
@@fareemvenosa3774 she has a new album out. Single is You can have Chicago back 💕
Mary and Leo are legends, full stop.
I was listening both. Still the best combination for me! Rock everything!
Does anyone else besides me still watch this at least once a week? I STILL LOVE IT!
I do. I love him
Just watched it again. It's one of my favorite versions of one of my favorite songs.
Constantly! It's my favorite cover that Leo has released. I'm a big fan of the original but Leo and Mary's take on it is outstanding!
same here
Twice today 😃
He's hysterical. She's adorable. And they're both really talented. #LoveThis
Absolutely she's adorable
Incredible how their styles and voices blend so well, was not expecting to love this so much.
This song means so much to me, My grandpa, George Swarner. Played in an old jazz band and adored music more than anything. In fact, his close friends called him "Guitar George" and he loved this song more than anything. It was the first time I got to connect to my Grandpa as he and I were both Dire Straits fans. Then I shared this song with him, and he wrote me with enthusiasm. Little did I know that Mary and Leo's Sultan's of Swing would be the last song he'd ever hear again. Shortly after hearing this song he sadly passed away but not before he let me know that this was one of his favorite musical experiences ever. Thanks Mary and Leo.
Sorry about your loss - but man - what an awesome legacy being able to share this with him.
Damn... now that is a story
RIP Guitar George. I bet you knew all the chords.
Wonderful story
Sorry about your loss but at least he got to minic a first time experience as a last time experience for you. R.I.P. "Guitar George"
Still watching 5 years later and this is still awesome. Love watching this from time to time.
Mary’s voice is a perfect compliment to Leo’s metal voice.
This goes under:
"Things I didn't ask for but didn't know I needed"
I'm constantly coming back to listen this song, for years now. It's amazing.
By far you my friend have the greatest TH-cam profile name in TH-cam history. Cheers to you!
@@riffjohnson22 thanks, many people don't know whose name I chose for my profile.
@@tylerdurden9161 I dont talk about it
@@dalecurran1343 talk about what?😉🤫🤐
nice name
Absolutely incredible. Even by your standards Leo. One of your best ever.
Thank you Mary and Leo for this amazing version of "Sultans of Swing", it's great !!!!!!
I’m seventy years old and I cannot stop watching and listening to you two. You both have such entertaining sites and are the nexus of musical recording/fun/creative stuff. Thanks and keep it up!
I'm seven years old and i like it too
Im up in age too ,this ROCKS!!
The same happens to me. I'm 56. I listen to the song at least once a week. Every time youtube shows me I want to see them again. They are very entertaining and musically it is very well achieved.
Man your a legend
*throws horns*
My personal favorite of all your covers. The problem is that I’m 65 years old and don’t have anybody to share it with.
we are all sharing it with you Buddy
We are sharing it with you!
I'm 67, listen to metal every day. I'm right here with ya, Buddy!
63 and I am here!
I'm only 29. I'm here jamming with you
He and Mary should collaborate regularly! They balance each other out perfectly!
I am 55. When I first heard this song, I was 14. It was on the radio in the car, when my father picked me up from school late in the afternoon, and I was so mesmerized that I asked him to sit and wait, when we were already home, because the song was still going on. So, you can imagine, what Sultans of Swing meant and still means to me. Unfortunatley, it also made me quit playing the guitar for a while, because somebody had already created what I had always had in my mind somewhere and which was just perfect.
All that being said, I love, absolutely LOVE your version of this song. It is so unique, such a fresh take and still full of respect for the original, and also done with great singing and great playing. Very, very well done.
I am 70, and I love this soo much! Both of you guys are perfect!
Thanks for doing these. Take care!
you guys would be the greatest dad and greatdad!
Yeah i first listened to this, hope of deliverance and sweet dreams when i was in my dad's car about ten years ago when i would go to the kindergarten. The three of them were on this one cd and my father would play them all the time. Have a good day man
I was 19, now im 56, and it still as good. Quality never dies
Mary's voice is so smokey smooth, it compliments this sing so amazingly. And her solo is incredible! Kudos
I'm an old fan of "Dire Straits" and musician. This is the best cover of "Sultans of Swing" I've ever seen. You guys have a good taste.
Try Monte Montgomery's version.
@@paulshannon7303 I watched the live version. Plays not bad. But his version is generally worse than this studio work by Leo and Mary. Objectively, these two versions cannot be compared.
@@GasconS68 Correct. They kind of, well, suck, at live playing.
We need more Mary Spender Metal! that was awesome!
SyNN Unsworth she has her own channel :)
.. I know.. I have been subscribed to Mary for a while....
SyNN Unsworth ahh Ok I found her channel today haha
yea i simply meant we dont see her doing much of the heavier stuff much... would love to see mary back on some metal
SyNN Unsworth Ah got it, me too
The END! Now Sultans of Swing belongs to these two!
I love "Sultans of Swing" very much, but it was this performance of the song that just "blew my brain" for me. Thank you so much Leo and Mary
Mary killed it need more collaborations with mary
I love that Leo never dissapoints, he's so talented
Song has smashing on the floor
The video that introduced me to Mary Spender! Still epic in 2024!!!
😊
I love how Leo's hardcore growl and gitar solos are balanced with Mary's sweet vocal and play style. Contrast, nuff said... After 3 years, still my favourite
Indded, it's like when you are cooking and a frie d suggest to and something new that you never tried. At first you think. Naaaaa, that will not work. Though, once you do it just the best. This so the vocal, style mix feels here.
@@haroldasraz I probably have listened to this song 30 times. Whenever it show up on my list I watch it!
@Daniel Glover - yup, me too.
I love both the original and this, for that exact reason, the two play off of each other so well it just brings something extra and new to the whole art. Depth makes great music
This is possibly the very best cover of any song I've ever heard
I have to agree! I do not like covers (remakes) unless it is as good or better than the original. Guns and Roses did a great job with "Live and Let Die" (and I am a huge Beatles fan). They also hit it outta the park with Bob Dylans "Knockin On Heaven's Door". Now Metallica, who I love, did NOT do Bob Seager's "Turn The Page" any justice. This rendition of "Sultans Of Swing" was FANTASTIC! I believe Mark Knofler himself would be impressed. I just happened upon this video less than a year ago and was completely blown away by it and I show it to anyone old enough to know the original by Dire Straits. Great job Mary and Leo!
Moi j'aime pas il y à bien mieux mais bon !!
Listen to HSAS cover Whiter shade of pale. Up there as well. Sammy Hagar, Neil Schon and crew
@@tracierathbun7686live and let die is Paul McCartney and Wings from
1973. The last Beatles album was 1970. So it’s not a Beatles song, but a McCartney solo song.
@@jordanpearce8079thank you. Yes, I was aware it was Paul's but now realize the way I worded it made it seem as if I meant it was (collectively) a Beatles'
song instead of a Beatle's song. I do love the Beatles - as a group, "collectively", as well as individually.
I busted out laughing at this one. I'm not a metal kinda guy, but this was so over the top with TALENT that I couldn't stop watching! Mary's voice was magical. Leo pulled off the big-stage festival metal act with unstoppable energy. Cooooool!
I must have listened to this video 100 times. This is the best cover of a song ever.
Her voice is like honey. So smooth, so rich. I love it.
And here I am, back again on New Year's Eve 2023 STILL saying this is one of the all time greatest things I have ever heard!! ❤❤❤
2024 and still loving it ❤
Ainthatthetruth. ;)
Nikki(Hailey)'s theme song -
for 2/24/24. .. Just substitute:
"Charleston" for 'London Town,'
"Michael" for 'Harry', "Nikki Hailey"
for 'guitar George,' of course, and
"Lies" for 'Swing.' :-))
Back again in April 2024, just love this video even at 75!
4 years later and this is still one of my favorite things in all of YT. Thanks you two.
Same here.
One of the best covers of this song. I've watched it countless times. Always great.
EVERYTHING about this is perfect! Apart from his artistry, the technical ability of this guy is off the chart. No ones music sounds this good on youtube.
Sultans of Swing is one of the best rock songs EVER Written and this was the best remake EVER! I listen to both versions over and over! Bravo!!!
As as HUGE DIRE STRAITS FAN wasn't sure how I felt about this version.... but I must say... you kept true to the songs roots and put your own spin on it... BRAVO!
This is my absolute favorite song. THE WAY YOU TWO PLAY THIS! ITS MY VERY FAVORITE OF ALL TIME!!!
Mary & Leo- I'm 73 yrs. old and never liked Metal, but this is great- I've played it for many people and we agree this is phenominal- best video yet.
I’m 43, and I’ve always been a metal head, but I have always loved classic rock as well. The union of these two art forms is why I love Leo’s music. That and he can take music I never liked and make it scream.😁
You have blown the roof off with this version. I have never been a metal fan, but was just looking out of curiosity and was really impressed well done you guys from a 70 year old who loves Dire Straits
I love Mary's vocals. I like when women can sing low. And this whole thing is really well done!
i agree im not a fan of squeaky female voices
I 💖 seeing an attractive woman w/ a guitar in her hands, and I love it even MORE when she knows how to use it.🤟⚡🔥
One of my favorite parts is 3:57.
Ditto on the low female singing voice. My wife is a Mezzo Soprano. Her low range is awesome - under appreciated in the music world.
And then some!
Still coming back to this video six years later. One of my all-time favorite songs converted to my favorite genre. Sooo good.
Leo. I grew up to this music. I loved DS I loved Toto I loved Survivor and all of the rest. I loved them because MTV and Much Music said I had to. I had these songs engraned in my memory maybe not because I love them but because I heard them all of the time. Now I'm 49 years old and I dance in my kitchen to them because you've fattened them up and made them into songs I absolutely love!! Young man, you are a terrific musician and a fantastic recording artist. I hear every note that you ramp up and every not your shush down and I assure you.... they are all at precisely the right times. You are to recording what Amy Winehouse was to singing. YOu just know when. I don't really understand you..... you're far too young to be this good but I'm thankful for what you do and I so appreciate you're talent.
Thank you for making my music into something I can now not just like, but something I can l0ve. Mary Spender....... Also way too young to be this good!!!
Oh wow - I couldn't have written this any better if I'd been given a year to think of it .
Absolutely nailed it.
This is still one of the top collaborations I've ever seen. Your two voices blend so well.
4 years later and this is still my favorite cover from Leo
Same. His production and Mary's singing.
You too, huh???.....................
Yep! From Ukraine! 🇺🇦
SAME!
@@_PretenderSlava Sean Penn 😂
Can't believe I have just seen this. Two of my favorite YT musicians in a collab!
Mark Knopfler AND Leo, with Mary’s beautiful vocals - this is a definite win
This just highlights what a masterpiece Sultans of Swing truly is.
I have been listening to music all my life , now 69 yrs old, and all I can say that was absolutely brilliant...
I'm 56 and I agree! And finally after all these years, my trauma from teenage exposure to those disco songs in the '70's is HEALED! (From Leo's metal covers of them.) LOL
Ditto
I fully agree that this is fantastic music. Well done Leo, Stine, Mary, Hannah and all the other musos from a 64 year old.........
Legen-daryyy!!
really russ.... i neither want to vote this up or down.. so that's where it remains... in purgatory
Brilliant variation on my favourite song of all time , loved it , that song can be played in so many different ways. A stunning performance by any standard. 👍🇬🇧
Leo is funny, and Mary sings like an angel with a relaxed attitude!!!! I love this song!!!! I love that the sound is so great and tight!!!!!
this gave me enough serotonin to live through my entire life and more
This is one of those beauties you stumble on and wonder how the hell you've never found it before... Amazing.
yeah I just found this a couple days ago as well. now just going through the rest of them. Good stuff!
Remains me of Lynott
You're going to keep coming back to it, too.
Hogdeath I felt the same after I saw this.
One of the best covers ever made
Listened to this the 5000th time.
很棒
This is musical gold...both of you are so talented and awesome. Thanks for making this killer track!
Mary's smooth voice is the perfect blend with leo's metal vocals.
Absolutely!
Agreed, impressive production all the way around.
The most extraordinary cover of the Sultans of Swing I've ever listened to.... Goosebumps all over.....
Ok bud, settle down lolol
This song is my my youth, this song is comfort, this cover is me. Thank you young people for this rendition
Absolutely love the underlying sarcasm at each other's style throughout the video. Mary's soothing laid back voice in contrast with the urgency of heavy metal is a great improvisation. Actually I wont mind her singing the whole song with the same music.
Metal much?
It´s seldom times one can be moved, enchanted with the music, and laugh within a 6:58 lapse. Truly one of the best music collaborations Ive seen on YT.
I feel the exact same way! Chills up the spine!!
Every guest coming through the frog leap doors are so talented, and sound so good with Leo. I enjoy all the frog leap videos so much!
Recently discovered you. I keep coming back about once a week. I love the sounds. 60 years young. Listening to music like this keeps me young.
same here, ok almost. 46 years young :D
Now I've seen and listened to this video probably more than 70 times. It still makes me smile in appreciation for the exquisite creative talent that went into doing this, on so many levels. I signed up for Patreon support, even though most of the other productions here are not really my thing. But this jewel is worth at least a year of Patreon support :-). Thank you, both of you, you gave me joy.
Right there with you. I'm responsible for at least 200 views. Funny enough my 5 year old also loves it.
Can’t even count how many times I’ve watched this.
Of all the covers I have heard so far by him, this is far the best one and that doesn't mean any were really bad, just this one is sooooo good. I come back to this one all the time also.
Can't even imagine Mark Knopfler not giving this tribute a high five and a half.
more then 25 times and counting..
Leo jumps around like a frog on LSD, while Mary stands totally cool and relaxed and plays the same parts... iconic cover!
Can’t believe it’s been three years since I first heard this one. It’s still fresh as fuck.
Yeah.. ..
my last fuck was 3 years ago. Feels very fresh 😉😄😛🎸
Yup. Time flies, that’s for sure. Seems like it gets worse the older you get as well. Nowadays it seems just like it’s bloody Christmas once a week.
Great. Now make more. Don't ucking stop 👌💪
This song was how I discovered Leo. I like almost everything he does but I still believe this is his best song. It's hard to believe it has been three years since he put this out.
@@Principaledpragmatist that feeling when you discover a new great artist. Priceless!
I'm beyond impressed!! I didn't think it could be done, but here we are!!
As a huge Dire Straits fan I was a bit apprehensive of a metal version of one of the greatest songs of all time, but that was truly excellent
Matthew Fraser agreed
Matthew Fraser she rolled her eyes for the die hard dires
Matthew Fraser • Exact same thought here. It was fun, though.
Yep.
same here! As a huge Dire Straits enthusiast I was a bit afraid that this turned into a stinker, but I was positively surprised. Nice adaption!
A year later and this is still in my daily rotation!
i honestly dont think i have ever seen anybody enjoy what they do more than Leo
Leo is on drugs for sure
@@micahthomas2908 This comment is a little stupid. People can know great joy without drugs. Open your mind a little bit to how awesome things can be. Life can be full of joy for its own sake, you don't always need drugs to be a happy person.
Haha, I was just kidding bro. I don't even do drugs. He is just a little crazy 😂. I think crazy people are awesome
@@micahthomas2908 You don't put together that kind of music/Video package while "on drugs". There is too much actual skill involved.
By far the craziest version I ever heard of Sultans of swing! I love it, great job guys!!!
This song, Original, was the first one my Mother bought me as a birthday gift, when it fist came out, on a 45 single. It would forever change the direction of my musical tastes. This was a fantastic Cover!
"He doesn't wanna make it cry or sing"
Leo: *makes it cry and sing*
I absolutely LOVE this
Me too... I like this better than the original (sorry, Dire Straits)!
This is © originale. I freaking love this
I just love Mary
Ahuevo,
This is the Original,
This is how this song should be played
What fun!
The best version of a hymn. Thank you.
Best metal cover of Dire Straits I ever seen.
Seen? You should listen to it too, it's great.
When it comes to music like this it's Frog Leap Studios for me. He's already a great one man band. Adding Mary was gold.
@@DENicholsAutoBravado i can only agree. Frog leaps features so far have always turned out awesome (can also recommend toto africa)
@ yeah, lol. TH-cam already recommended it, but your input is more valuable than an algorithm of course. Left to the algorithm alone, I may never have discovered Frog Leap Studios. I spotted him a few times doing covers other people did. Normally not metal songs. I was quickly won over. Then using props like kids drums. Man. So awesome!
PTC Zone amen, Leo is a genius and Mary is incredible
So gooooood. Seriously, just the frikkin editing should get applause!!!!
They totally deserve recognition for doing this song so well (their way), as well as the video. It's EPIC!
A carnival for the eyes. And ears, of course.
25 Million Views and growing agree with you.
@@seanmurphy3753 26.5 million.
OMG; absolutely an awesome cover. My favorite sublime hard rock song- Mary and Leo absolutely HIT it!
Ok. Now I remember when that was a BRAND NEW song.
That was one of the coolest, most bad ass, things I have ever seen.
Gawd I loved it.
You & her harmonies are absolutely astounding.
I was in high school when this came out. Yup, it was huge. 1978. Yikes, I'm old.
Dave Lanciani Me too! Oh....I was out of high school. 72. My bad!
I loved it, with two very different voices and solos...
Being life long Dire Straits fan ... I must say " It's BRILLIANT!!!
@Axel Foley well said!!
you nailed it man & yes they nailed too.
Holy shit! I love the original, but am always blown away when I find a good cover. Your spin on this is absolutely incredible, man. Well done. Wish I had seen it years ago.
Must've listened to this over 100 times I absolutely love it and come back every few days just brilliant
This is Awesome! I can't stop playing this.
It's so much fun even 3 years later - still my favourite version of this great song! Fun fact: This is where I discovered Mary Spender! 🤣
Love ya
It's where I found her music as well and wow is she a amazing musician
Me too.
Best cover I’ve ever heard. the contrast between the two artists is magical. Its perfection
You can tell that Leo is one of those people that really likes his job
YA DONT SAY
@@tristankucy7775 😂😂😂
I enjoy watching him work 👍
Did you ever notice he does a lot of his work dancing around in socks...he loves his comfortable freedom and wears it well 🤘 Rock on!
He seems to be doing alright.
Sultans of Metal?
Heck yeah! My dad's favorite band
Oh Yess Leo and Mary! Great version!! Swinging Metal on friday evening. Me like it :) !!
Frog Leap Studios ...yes u are...
Masters of metal
Need that alliteration
Leo. Ok.
My personal favorite of Frog Leap Studios!
2025 Anyone?
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Considering this is easily my favorite track of all of them. It worked so well. I want Mary to be a regular part of this channel.
I’m @ great Knopfler fan and this has to be the best cover I’ve heard. Thanks Mary and Leo. Fantastic version.
5 years later....
Still my favorite re-arrangement of the iconic Sultans of Swing 😂
Fantastic as always sir and ma'am this time
This is hands down the best non-Knopfler version of this song I have ever heard. And the video was so well done by both artists.
No question well done
You should check out the version by Miguel Montalban: insane. Especially the "Live And Loud Vienna" performance.
The best version off that song😂😂
@@TimMer1981 And that was a good suggestion. Thanks :-)
What is absolutely great about this that although metalized one can recognize this as a Dire Straits song immidiately.
Come back these so often. Just incredible covers. Especially when Leo and Mary collaborate. Fresh takes on already great songs. Thank you!
At 67 years old, I have an excuse to CRANK IT UP to 11 🤘
54...and I do! Lol