The final verse is incredibly profound, especially the last two lines. The enemy is not the soldier on the other side. The enemies are the rich, the elite and the politicians on both sides who willingly send others to their death for their own enrichment.
It's written from the perspective of a dying soldier at the Falkland Island war. Home to him now is he won't live to see his valley farm. He says farewell at the end saying we are fools to make war on our brothers in arms. Key line is "there's so many different worlds and so many different suns. We have just one world but we live in different ones.❤
I have to agree with the people who have said that the live version is not as good as the original studio recording. I think as a point of principle you should always listen to the studio version as a first time listen. i always enjoy your thoughtful commentary though.
I always enjoy your comments. Stopped at the local tavern for a drink tonight which is rare thing. Sat at the bar with 2 fellow marines for several hours hours talking old times. Fitting that this song was your reaction. Great band. They are phenomenal live.
In this song, Mark Knopfler sings about a soldier who is dying on the battlefield, surrounded by his comrades, who remain by his side as he slips away. It's a look at the folly of war and the plight of those who fight them. "We've got just one world but we live in different ones," he told the BBC. "It's just stupid, it really is. We're just foolish to take part in anybody's war." his song was inspired by the Falklands War, which was going on when Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler wrote the song. The Falklands War was a conflict between Argentina and the UK over islands off the coast of Argentina that each country claimed rights to. The islands are British territories, but in 1982 Argentina tried to reclaim one of the islands. Britain reclaimed their territories, but lost 258 soldiers in the conflict. Peace out.
This is probably the worst version possible to listen to 😂. When you are an avid fan and you go to a concert, it’s all good in the moment and the vibe. If you are listening for the first time out of the cold, it’s not really Indicative of the talent and mastery that is Mark Knofler and Dire Strait
One of my favourite bands and one of my favourite songs! great reaction, I love seeing people discover this song! Another great one is to react to is Sultans of Swing
I agree with the people who say that this live version isn't the best place to start with "Brothers in Arms". The album version (the official video) is the way to go.
Had never listened to Dire Straits, so didn’t realize that they had originally released it. The group Celtic Thunder includes it in their repertoire and do a fantastic performance without a more upbeat tempo. It fits the Scots and the Irish very well.
Haunting and beautiful. The guitar is like a plaintive wail. Love it. I would say you must watch the official vid though, even if just for yourself. It is wonderful.
Mark Knopfler sings about a soldier who is dying on the battlefield, surrounded by his comrades, who remain by his side as he slips away. It's a look at the folly of war and the plight of those who fight them. Inspired by the Falklands War, which was going on when Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler wrote the song. "We've got just one world but we live in different ones," he told the BBC.
There are a few classic CDs from the dawn of CDs that everyone seemed to own Legend by Bob Marley Queen's Greatest Hits and Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits
Although it was written in 85, the song is about the Falklands Conflict in 82. This was a conflict between Argentina (the dictatorship invaded the islands - unfortunately, the UK claimed ownership and when the islanders asked for assistance, the PM - Maggie Thatcher - answered by sending a fleet of warships 8,000 miles to take them back. There was a lot of "discussion" about why because of the distance and the fact that nothing much happened on these islands except sheep farming.) Looking back I can see why she responded in this way. We were having a miners strike and a recession and she was getting very unpopular. We were "successful" in retaking the Falklands and so her approval among the British electorate was immensely improved, as was the reputation of the UK as a whole. Although I don't like conflict, I have to say that the Falklands were a proving ground for three things. The Harrier Jump-jet, the Sea-Wolf Anti-missile missile and the Excorcet.
You and I are from the same generation and you know our music tastes change over time to try to understand the musicianship along with the lyrics, which is sometimes difficult in pop rock/MTV hits. Try out Telegraph Road Live at Wembley and Private investigations studio version. Dire Straits are one of my faves.
This is my favorite band of all time and my tastes range far and wide. With that in mind I humbly suggest Telegraph Road album version. Always album version. Some others you should not miss are; 1 Ride across the River 2 Fade to Black 3 Skateaway 4 Ticket to heaven (satire) 5 Romeo and Juliet
I feel this. Telegraph Road, Private Investigations, Lions, Love Over Gold, Wild West End. I feel silly for even making a list. Every Dire Straits album is pure gold. I was introduced to him through his collab with Emmylou Harris. The Monserrat version of this song gives me chills everytime. And the tambourine man is 🔥!!!
This guitar-sound is just so instantly recognizable. And not just this song (definitely that one, too) but every song when the guitar sets in, people in the know KNOW this is going to be Dire Straits/Knopfler. I am not versed enough with instruments as to why it's so unique - just the type of guitar? Or also something he did to it specifically that it sounds this specific? I dont know but it's for sure *something!
I do sob when I hear this song. Psychopaths and sociopaths should never have power over humans. Monsters love kerfuffle and suffering. Humans not so much.
There's a lot of people saying Live versions don't do the song justice. I would highly recommend people check out this song done for Mandelas birthday bash. The visual quality is absolutely terrible, but the sound holds up really well, and you get to hear Knopflers extended guitar solo at the end of the song, which really sells it for me.
The band has pretty diverse discograoy. 9 out of 10 songs sound better live, because the guys are having so much fun with each other and the audience on the stage. O personally would love to see someone react to "In the Gallery" and/or "Six Blade Knife" from the band's seminal album.
A good live version but it does not do the production justice. I agree with many in the comments, you should watch the official video with the album version.
Our brothers voluntarily laid down their lives for all of us...paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy a free life...to be able to speak your mind free from oppression...travel freely and beholden to no man save God!
Showdown will go who is the best quitarist ever: Mark Knopfler, Jimi Hendrix or Alexi Laiho?...yes i know ppl adore Panteras quitarist Dimebag Darrell, he was very skilfull but this aint personality contest!
To me the definitive video to watch is the final episode of The Americans , try to keep a dry eye . Impossible FBI and KGB killers having empathy and respect for their counterparts .
Listen to the studio version too! He sings better and inflect words and line endrings better which enriches the vocals more. And though its nice to hear him play the notes more freely, the solo and all the smaller note sections are just so well put together that they are at their best on the album/ studio version
That was cut off way too early. Try listening to the studio version, I don't feel this version did the song any favours glad you understood the meaning of it though
Oh Jesus, this is literally one of the worst live renditions you could hasn't picked. It's very different to almost every other. Not bad in itself, just the others are so much better and how the song was written. Mark knopfler is so laid back he might be asleep here
IMHO, We humans are so new on the evolutionary scale, we are still primitive cavemen fearful and greedy, trapped in the illusion of scarcity and need. Whenever I hear someone say that to talk of peaceful coexistence is a fantasy or the domain of dreamers, xI feel compassion for them, for they haven't yet developed the "being" part of humanity. Those that use their eyes as the only sense in interpreting their world view, forget that they eyes are limited in what they capture, and what they display as fact in our brain. My view is often clouded by what my expectation is. A common belief is that the "eyes don't lie". We must remember that we are unable to see the full light spectrum and that the intensity of light, the shadows we observe, dust, sun, smoke, soot and many other distractions, change the way we see things, and sometimes our absolute assuredness' that what we see is what others see, blinds our perception... perhaps when we focus in and combine our senses we use the least with our being we alter what is possible in our world. The practice of being love, being compassionate, being generous. being kind, being equanimous, being joyful, being honest, and being authentic in our interactions with others cam go along ways in ushering in the world of abundance and peace, which most of us desire to exist here and now. ' 'Us and Them' Is the illusion of which we lose ourselves in allowing our egos to drive our behavior. According to my DNA results I am related to everyone and every living thing on this planet. We are fools to make war on our brothers in arms,
Why did you cut the song off with about a third of it left? It is a stunningly beautiful song, but this was a horror of a version of it (even though I wanted to hear the whole thing). Mark Knopfler is an amazing guitarist, but he was just being self indulgent and showing off which completely messed up the flow of the song. As for the vocals, he was slurring the words so badly I could barely understand him. I'm sorry I'm complaining, but I've been listening to this song & album since 1985 when it first came out & I'm just really disappointed. Please, please react to the studio version as I I know you'll be absolutely blown away!
It's an incredibly difficult song to sing for anyone who has a speck of humanity inside them. He wrote the song and knows what every word in the song represents. Look at any live version and you can see he is almost overcome with emotion. He's a Scot and we are an emotional race. It's what makes this song such a powerful statement against war.
@@williamgeorgefraser Oh lucky me! There's nothing I love more than a bit of mansplaining! I saw Dire straits at Wembley in 85 & twice in 91 at Wembley & the NEC. He managed to sing it absolutely fine without ever coming close to being emotionally overcome & we were within the first three rows each time so had a good view of him. I'd say Romeo & Juliet (about Mark having his heart broken for real) & Telegraph Road seemed harder emotionally for him. MK may have written BIA's but anybody with a "speck of humanity" understands each & every word written. I was only 13 & can remember where I was & what I was doing when I heard about HMS Sheffield getting hit in the Falklands. I spoke to a Royal Marine Bandsman the following year & they acted as "stretcher bearers". He looked so haunted & back then PTSD wasn't a thing. MK's family moved from Glasgow to just outside Newcastle when he was a small boy & he considers himself to be a Geordie (sorry!). I'm half Irish/half Manx so could give you a run for your money when it comes to emotions!
Wow..I'm a big Dire Straits fan and that's the worse version one ever heard. Please listen to the studio version. And if you can find it the pencil drawing film clip is amazing
It's almost never a good idea to listen to a live version of a song the first time you hear it. Live versions are foremost for people who know the band and the song and don't mind some improvisation, sloppy playing etc.
Agree. I even don’t like people recomending Sultans of swing Alchemy for first time listeners. It’s a very good version, but you can truly enjoy it only if you know the song. That’s why I can’t watch most of the reactions on this chanel.
I don't know. I think listenign to the live version can give you an estimate about the actual musical talent of the musicians. Can they play the song? Can they sing without playback? Do they know their lyrics? Sure, it takes sometimes away from the pleasure because we all want to believe our favorites are great live and hearing that theyre not is a bit of a letdown. But this version is really good, I think, and so was the Cranberries' song. and I will account for some live-versions being unfair because maybe the song was at the end of a concert and the voice was gone, or the singer was tired etc. But in general, I've come to enjoy the live-reactions.
@@frizzlethecat2084 It usually doesn't give an adequate picture. Metallica is a good example of this. They are very talented musicians (well, more so in the 80's than now, but that's beside the point), but they usually favor the show over musicianship. They run around on stage, headbang etc. and while it makes it entertaining to watch, it makes their playing less accurate. This doesn't matter to the fans who know their music already, but for someone who's hearing it for the first time it makes it a lot harder to get into their actual songs. Same with bands who tend to improvise a lot. You may be impressed by their musicianship, but it often is detrimental to the actual songs. Of course, there are bands who actually manage to keep a good balance and pull off live versions that are on par with the studio recordings as well. But in general, I always advise new listeners to go for the studio versions of songs they haven't heard before.
@@roaringviking5693 Hm, okay, I get your point. I may just be getting some kind of Stockholm syndrome from always watching MrLBoyd react to the live-version and I'm starting to accept it as my new normal 😁
i love your reactions, but why do you always pick the worst version of every song you do. its not hard, try looking at the views might help you a bit. your knowledge is good and your understanding of the songs is as well. please find a decent version of the song.
Did you just do what I think you did? You didn't just cut off the song just before the most emotional instrumental solos of all times, especially in this version? How dare you? I'm so disappointed right now, I don't even know what to say. If you are just interested in the lyrics, then read the fucking lyrics and don't even bother with the music. If anyone ever deserved a dislike on YT, this is it. There is no excuse for what you have done.
The final verse is incredibly profound, especially the last two lines. The enemy is not the soldier on the other side. The enemies are the rich, the elite and the politicians on both sides who willingly send others to their death for their own enrichment.
true....it's heads of countries and politicians who start wars then hide away whilst ordering others to do their dirty work....for selfish reasons..
The original video for this song is a piece of art in itself .
Agree 100%.
Called rotoscoping. It was also used in the band a-ha's "Take on Me". And of course, back then it was all done by hand. Awesome.
This song always reminds me of my father
It's written from the perspective of a dying soldier at the Falkland Island war. Home to him now is he won't live to see his valley farm. He says farewell at the end saying we are fools to make war on our brothers in arms. Key line is "there's so many different worlds and so many different suns. We have just one world but we live in different ones.❤
I have to agree with the people who have said that the live version is not as good as the original studio recording. I think as a point of principle you should always listen to the studio version as a first time listen. i always enjoy your thoughtful commentary though.
Have you heard the Mandela live version?
This live version is much better than the album version..! Much more emotion in this..
Even the official video is amazing. So beautiful and deep.
I always enjoy your comments. Stopped at the local tavern for a drink tonight which is rare thing. Sat at the bar with 2 fellow marines for several hours hours talking old times. Fitting that this song was your reaction. Great band. They are phenomenal live.
In this song, Mark Knopfler sings about a soldier who is dying on the battlefield, surrounded by his comrades, who remain by his side as he slips away. It's a look at the folly of war and the plight of those who fight them. "We've got just one world but we live in different ones," he told the BBC. "It's just stupid, it really is. We're just foolish to take part in anybody's war." his song was inspired by the Falklands War, which was going on when Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler wrote the song. The Falklands War was a conflict between Argentina and the UK over islands off the coast of Argentina that each country claimed rights to. The islands are British territories, but in 1982 Argentina tried to reclaim one of the islands. Britain reclaimed their territories, but lost 258 soldiers in the conflict. Peace out.
Thanks. He was correct
This is probably the worst version possible to listen to 😂. When you are an avid fan and you go to a concert, it’s all good in the moment and the vibe. If you are listening for the first time out of the cold, it’s not really Indicative of the talent and mastery that is Mark Knofler and Dire Strait
Completely agree, it's appalling!
He has an amazing talent for reviewing the worst possible version of many many songs!
Monserrat with the Orchestra behind him is just plain exceptional
@@saskk2290 My favorite version. Exceptional.
One of my favourite bands and one of my favourite songs! great reaction, I love seeing people discover this song! Another great one is to react to is Sultans of Swing
Sadly though, they are unlikely to bother listening to it again after the abomination of a version such as this.
He did already 8 months ago.
I agree with the people who say that this live version isn't the best place to start with "Brothers in Arms". The album version (the official video) is the way to go.
Album version: great!
"On the night" version: out of this world!!
For my Brother. R.I.P little bro xx
You nailed the meaning of the whole song perfectly Nice to hear someone who totally gets it
I think I tear up a little every time I hear this song
Missed this when you posted it. This is such a deep great work of art.
Had never listened to Dire Straits, so didn’t realize that they had originally released it. The group Celtic Thunder includes it in their repertoire and do a fantastic performance without a more upbeat tempo. It fits the Scots and the Irish very well.
Haunting and beautiful. The guitar is like a plaintive wail. Love it. I would say you must watch the official vid though, even if just for yourself. It is wonderful.
Great reaction to a beautiful song! My favorite on that album. He makes that guitar sing like few can. So emotive. Powerful song.
-We can see a classic scene with this song, on the TV show "Miami Vice" in the 1980's, (in last scene of the episode: 'Out Where the Buses Don't Run')
Mark Knopfler sings about a soldier who is dying on the battlefield, surrounded by his comrades, who remain by his side as he slips away. It's a look at the folly of war and the plight of those who fight them. Inspired by the Falklands War, which was going on when Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler wrote the song. "We've got just one world but we live in different ones," he told the BBC.
There are a few classic CDs from the dawn of CDs that everyone seemed to own
Legend by Bob Marley
Queen's Greatest Hits
and Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits
I like this version. Everyone saying it's bad, but he always talks more than sings in live versions. It's more about the meaning with him
Home frees cover of brothers in arms is haunting yet beautiful
Although it was written in 85, the song is about the Falklands Conflict in 82.
This was a conflict between Argentina (the dictatorship invaded the islands - unfortunately, the UK claimed ownership and when the islanders asked for assistance, the PM - Maggie Thatcher - answered by sending a fleet of warships 8,000 miles to take them back. There was a lot of "discussion" about why because of the distance and the fact that nothing much happened on these islands except sheep farming.)
Looking back I can see why she responded in this way. We were having a miners strike and a recession and she was getting very unpopular. We were "successful" in retaking the Falklands and so her approval among the British electorate was immensely improved, as was the reputation of the UK as a whole.
Although I don't like conflict, I have to say that the Falklands were a proving ground for three things. The Harrier Jump-jet, the Sea-Wolf Anti-missile missile and the Excorcet.
I'm a big Mark Knopfler fan, and love this song, but you really should listen to the HOME FREE version of this too. Great content btw!
Knopfler is amazing.
Did you ever hear the Home Free version?
Very touching with all the a cappella bass notes.
It was written with regards to the Falklands War 1982
You and I are from the same generation and you know our music tastes change over time to try to understand the musicianship along with the lyrics, which is sometimes difficult in pop rock/MTV hits. Try out Telegraph Road Live at Wembley and Private investigations studio version. Dire Straits are one of my faves.
I saw them live three times, & Telegraph Road was just out of this world astonishing each time.
Private Investigations 🎯
This is my favorite band of all time and my tastes range far and wide.
With that in mind I humbly suggest Telegraph Road album version. Always album version.
Some others you should not miss are;
1 Ride across the River
2 Fade to Black
3 Skateaway
4 Ticket to heaven (satire)
5 Romeo and Juliet
I feel this. Telegraph Road, Private Investigations, Lions, Love Over Gold, Wild West End. I feel silly for even making a list. Every Dire Straits album is pure gold. I was introduced to him through his collab with Emmylou Harris. The Monserrat version of this song gives me chills everytime. And the tambourine man is 🔥!!!
the low lands are an old belief that when you die you spirit/soul enters a network that takes you home (you gotta love us scots).
This guitar-sound is just so instantly recognizable. And not just this song (definitely that one, too) but every song when the guitar sets in, people in the know KNOW this is going to be Dire Straits/Knopfler. I am not versed enough with instruments as to why it's so unique - just the type of guitar? Or also something he did to it specifically that it sounds this specific? I dont know but it's for sure *something!
It's a combination of the guitar model, the playing style (unique!), the pickup setting, the amplification and volume settings
Such a beautiful and heart rendering record
I do sob when I hear this song. Psychopaths and sociopaths should never have power over humans.
Monsters love kerfuffle and suffering. Humans not so much.
One of the songs at my dad's funeral.
PLEASE listen to studio version
this was on the first album i bought (on tape). can remember listening to it over and over. great song and underrated band.
Right said Fred sung once, don´t talk just kiss - for this song it should renamed to don´t talk just hear, talk afterwards..;-)
The song is about the Falkands War of 1982.
There's a lot of people saying Live versions don't do the song justice. I would highly recommend people check out this song done for Mandelas birthday bash. The visual quality is absolutely terrible, but the sound holds up really well, and you get to hear Knopflers extended guitar solo at the end of the song, which really sells it for me.
Someone uploaded a much better version 2 years ago actually.. I agree with you, best live version for sure!
As I recall, this song was largely about the Afgan War with the Soviets, it was around 81?
Not correct it was written because of the Falklands war where the mountains were mist covered, the battle of tumbledown mountain Scots guards!
Studio version with the video clip is way better with this song.
Also the song is about the war in the falklands
This is based around a wounded soldier in the Falklands war who is dying. These are his thoughts as he dies
The band has pretty diverse discograoy. 9 out of 10 songs sound better live, because the guys are having so much fun with each other and the audience on the stage. O personally would love to see someone react to "In the Gallery" and/or "Six Blade Knife" from the band's seminal album.
This is about war and the brothers you have on the battlefield.
A good live version but it does not do the production justice.
I agree with many in the comments, you should watch the official video with the album version.
Peace ☮☮
Our brothers voluntarily laid down their lives for all of us...paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy a free life...to be able to speak your mind free from oppression...travel freely and beholden to no man save God!
Bravo. Also a Tolkien reference. Can never go back.
And.... why the hell you cut of the marvelous final solo?
What happened to the outtro?!
We got one world but we live in different ones great video sir 👍 🙏
It’s solely about the Falkland’s war- it what it was written about.
The official video is the one to go for
We are fools to make war on our brothers in arms. Enough said.
Showdown will go who is the best quitarist ever: Mark Knopfler, Jimi Hendrix or Alexi Laiho?...yes i know ppl adore Panteras quitarist Dimebag Darrell, he was very skilfull but this aint personality contest!
To me the definitive video to watch is the final episode of The Americans , try to keep a dry eye . Impossible FBI and KGB killers having empathy and respect for their counterparts .
Listen to the studio version too! He sings better and inflect words and line endrings better which enriches the vocals more. And though its nice to hear him play the notes more freely, the solo and all the smaller note sections are just so well put together that they are at their best on the album/ studio version
This live version improves upon the album version by all possible measures, so I could not disagree more on what you're saying..!
If you like the emotion of this track, try Mark Knopfler's duet with Emmylou Harris on his song "If this is Goodbye" about 7/11.
That was cut off way too early. Try listening to the studio version, I don't feel this version did the song any favours glad you understood the meaning of it though
I love them
HOME FREE has made a Very GOOD version of this Song.
Yes!
nice job with the meaning, Another great commentary on modern culture is "Industrial Disease" check it out sometime.
Listen to Home Free’s version of this song, it’ll bring a tear to your eye.
I'm right at the start, but I think you're going to love this
Oh Jesus, this is literally one of the worst live renditions you could hasn't picked. It's very different to almost every other. Not bad in itself, just the others are so much better and how the song was written. Mark knopfler is so laid back he might be asleep here
You had me at haplogroups...
I'm in love with the t-shirt! You should definitely check out Thank God It's Friday By IceNineKills
Listen to Mark live . It is always better and he never plays anything the same way twice . He always puts together fantastic bands .
😎👍👍
Have you reacted to Romeo and Juliet?!?!
🤟💙🙏
IMHO, We humans are so new on the evolutionary scale, we are still primitive cavemen fearful and greedy, trapped in the illusion of scarcity and need. Whenever I hear someone say that to talk of peaceful coexistence is a fantasy or the domain of dreamers, xI feel compassion for them, for they haven't yet developed the "being" part of humanity. Those that use their eyes as the only sense in interpreting their world view, forget that they eyes are limited in what they capture, and what they display as fact in our brain.
My view is often clouded by what my expectation is. A common belief is that the "eyes don't lie". We must remember that we are unable to see the full light spectrum and that the intensity of light, the shadows we observe, dust, sun, smoke, soot and many other distractions, change the way we see things, and sometimes our absolute assuredness' that what we see is what others see, blinds our perception... perhaps when we focus in and combine our senses we use the least with our being we alter what is possible in our world.
The practice of being love, being compassionate, being generous. being kind, being equanimous, being joyful, being honest, and being authentic in our interactions with others cam go along ways in ushering in the world of abundance and peace, which most of us desire to exist here and now. ' 'Us and Them' Is the illusion of which we lose ourselves in allowing our egos to drive our behavior. According to my DNA results I am related to everyone and every living thing on this planet. We are fools to make war on our brothers in arms,
Good reaction to the song brother all the best, Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
This time... an early comment for Spiritbox - Rule of Nines live studio one take.
can't watch the live version unless of course I'm there
Less talking is most times a positive! Down vote!
It's a lament. Or an emotional state.
i have 4 accounts i use, you and pewdiepie is the only one subbed on all of them. thank you for bringing your perspective to things i like
Why did you cut the song off with about a third of it left? It is a stunningly beautiful song, but this was a horror of a version of it (even though I wanted to hear the whole thing). Mark Knopfler is an amazing guitarist, but he was just being self indulgent and showing off which completely messed up the flow of the song. As for the vocals, he was slurring the words so badly I could barely understand him. I'm sorry I'm complaining, but I've been listening to this song & album since 1985 when it first came out & I'm just really disappointed. Please, please react to the studio version as I I know you'll be absolutely blown away!
It's an incredibly difficult song to sing for anyone who has a speck of humanity inside them. He wrote the song and knows what every word in the song represents. Look at any live version and you can see he is almost overcome with emotion. He's a Scot and we are an emotional race. It's what makes this song such a powerful statement against war.
@@williamgeorgefraser Oh lucky me! There's nothing I love more than a bit of mansplaining! I saw Dire straits at Wembley in 85 & twice in 91 at Wembley & the NEC. He managed to sing it absolutely fine without ever coming close to being emotionally overcome & we were within the first three rows each time so had a good view of him. I'd say Romeo & Juliet (about Mark having his heart broken for real) & Telegraph Road seemed harder emotionally for him. MK may have written BIA's but anybody with a "speck of humanity" understands each & every word written. I was only 13 & can remember where I was & what I was doing when I heard about HMS Sheffield getting hit in the Falklands. I spoke to a Royal Marine Bandsman the following year & they acted as "stretcher bearers". He looked so haunted & back then PTSD wasn't a thing. MK's family moved from Glasgow to just outside Newcastle when he was a small boy & he considers himself to be a Geordie (sorry!). I'm half Irish/half Manx so could give you a run for your money when it comes to emotions!
Think John Lennon's imagine. Take a listen.
why the hell u wud miss those solos, that is seriously a crime!!!
Why are you listening Live ?
Because it's superior to any other version..!!
It was written about the Falkland Island war. Where Argentinian soldiers and English soldiers turned from friends to enemies by their government.
You have reversed the photo's the guitarist's are not left handed.
One of the greatest Songs in the history of sex, drugs and Rock n roll
and such a Bla,bla, bla ......
Try on every road
You mean "On every street"..?
@@tynzolav yeah sorry my bad
It's a shame that your knocking the table is being picked up by the mic - super annoying.
omg, why live? dire straights/MP live are an acquired taste
have u been living under a stone buddy? ..big stone
Wow..I'm a big Dire Straits fan and that's the worse version one ever heard. Please listen to the studio version. And if you can find it the pencil drawing film clip is amazing
Try the original, and the video that goes with it....
It's almost never a good idea to listen to a live version of a song the first time you hear it. Live versions are foremost for people who know the band and the song and don't mind some improvisation, sloppy playing etc.
Agree. I even don’t like people recomending Sultans of swing Alchemy for first time listeners. It’s a very good version, but you can truly enjoy it only if you know the song. That’s why I can’t watch most of the reactions on this chanel.
I don't know. I think listenign to the live version can give you an estimate about the actual musical talent of the musicians. Can they play the song? Can they sing without playback? Do they know their lyrics?
Sure, it takes sometimes away from the pleasure because we all want to believe our favorites are great live and hearing that theyre not is a bit of a letdown.
But this version is really good, I think, and so was the Cranberries' song.
and I will account for some live-versions being unfair because maybe the song was at the end of a concert and the voice was gone, or the singer was tired etc. But in general, I've come to enjoy the live-reactions.
@@frizzlethecat2084 It usually doesn't give an adequate picture. Metallica is a good example of this. They are very talented musicians (well, more so in the 80's than now, but that's beside the point), but they usually favor the show over musicianship. They run around on stage, headbang etc. and while it makes it entertaining to watch, it makes their playing less accurate. This doesn't matter to the fans who know their music already, but for someone who's hearing it for the first time it makes it a lot harder to get into their actual songs.
Same with bands who tend to improvise a lot. You may be impressed by their musicianship, but it often is detrimental to the actual songs.
Of course, there are bands who actually manage to keep a good balance and pull off live versions that are on par with the studio recordings as well. But in general, I always advise new listeners to go for the studio versions of songs they haven't heard before.
@@roaringviking5693 Hm, okay, I get your point. I may just be getting some kind of Stockholm syndrome from always watching MrLBoyd react to the live-version and I'm starting to accept it as my new normal 😁
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i love your reactions, but why do you always pick the worst version of every song you do. its not hard, try looking at the views might help you a bit. your knowledge is good and your understanding of the songs is as well. please find a decent version of the song.
Did you just do what I think you did? You didn't just cut off the song just before the most emotional instrumental solos of all times, especially in this version? How dare you? I'm so disappointed right now, I don't even know what to say. If you are just interested in the lyrics, then read the fucking lyrics and don't even bother with the music. If anyone ever deserved a dislike on YT, this is it. There is no excuse for what you have done.
WORST version by far, go and listen to the original and come back!!!
You picked a terrible version.
So, the thumbnail implies that a mediocre soft rock ballad blew your mind?
I dare you to name a better song..
Another example of a live version not giving you the true song !!
This live version is best version of the song, much more emotion than the album version..!
Il faut regarder le live de 1993