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@andyandalex 4 жыл бұрын
Time to loop back around to some Dire Straights! You guys were asking for this one and a couple others! Gonna try to hit em’! Hope you guys are having a great and safe week so far! Cheers friends! The quarantine special continues on Patreon! 🤪🔥
@lisaw5604 4 жыл бұрын
Telegraph Road - This one Mikey introduced me to. Gorgeous.
@skydog6376 4 жыл бұрын
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@sarahzentexas 4 жыл бұрын
“I’m in dire straits” is, or used to be, a common expression, meaning “I’m in trouble.” Nobody these days seems to get that. Sorry guys, my age is showing. Try TUNNEL OF LOVE down the road. Cheers!
@Wesker1984 4 жыл бұрын
@Luuk Hulsman Can't believe I forgot Expresso Love and So Far Away in my list lol.
@manualboyca 4 жыл бұрын
Romeo & Juliet is a MUST LISTEN for Dire Straits. Another one I love is Skateaway, but I don’t think it’s a popular choice.
@dalekidd420 4 жыл бұрын
When you get older, you will understand... this is a remembering your friends who are no longer with you song. I can't hear this without getting tears in my eyes.
@andrewpetik2034 3 жыл бұрын
I could not agree more.
@Jaydon05 3 жыл бұрын
Respect! Me neither! I made it back to my lowlands. I still cry hearing this.
@alexgramm5170 3 жыл бұрын
It's a song, also, for veterans who have been to war and back again..when some did not make it back...I made it back.. some I knew did not.
@olly115 3 жыл бұрын
@@alexgramm5170 definitely a veterans feel to this
@cerhart7172 2 жыл бұрын
I felt this way when I was 18. It's 35 years later, and it has only become more poignant.
@candidatebosi 3 жыл бұрын
I suppose you have to be of a certain age to fully appreciate this song. When you guys reach late thirties-forties, this tune will hit you like a tonne of bricks.
@keithbrown7685 Жыл бұрын
And it won't stop hitting, either. Just hit harder.
@jerrytaylor4078 4 жыл бұрын
As a disabled veteran, I hear this song and remember so many I’ve known over the years that were Brothers in Arms. One of the proudest moments I’ve ever had was talking to and shaking the hand of a WWII vet on the USS Wilkes-Barre. The memories he had, I can’t even imagine.
@vikkiwhite6243 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service! 💕
@jennifermetcalfe906 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir ♥️ I may be Canadian but have respect for all who serve. I am a proud Military aunt, and sadly an ex of mine committed suicide after medical discharge after serving.
@Martin.Wilson 4 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi, brother.
@95446John 4 жыл бұрын
My Brother....
@gilwillia 3 жыл бұрын
The Falklands War inspired the song.
@huambo Жыл бұрын
Mark Knopfler truly knows the art of less is more. I'm jealous of how subtly he can play this masterpiece, what an amazing guitarist.
@kevinwingo1685 4 жыл бұрын
There is so much Dire Straits you guys don't know about, Mark Knofler is a genius
@iancunningham5576 4 жыл бұрын
I concur
@aqualung1466 4 жыл бұрын
An absolute genius. And a refreshingly unique guitar player.
@jlsagely6892 4 жыл бұрын
This.
@craigmanthie8134 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree
@imgoodatmoaning9561 4 жыл бұрын
Lulu Adapa and mostly without a pick.
@joeyrobison6629 4 жыл бұрын
"Brothers In Arms", a great tribute to all the men who have fought and died in or survived war. The special bond between them all is indescribable, But the lyrics in this song comes close to doing so. The song also stresses the senselessness of war. "But it's written in the starlight, and every line in your palm, We're fools to make war on our brothers in arms." I've had the album since it came out years ago. I liked the song, but I never listened to the words. In my opinion, one of the most moving songs I've heard. This song gets an A+ from me.
@notnew2dis 4 жыл бұрын
I heard this song on Bagpipes at a Funeral. Everybody was bawling.
@lisaw5604 4 жыл бұрын
Beautifully stated. Actually. Today, it could be dedicated to our healthcare workers, battling on the front lines at this very moment. Be safe & well.
@kyleizdabombify 4 жыл бұрын
Have you heard goodnight saigon by billy joel? Great song
@sirajaxl 4 жыл бұрын
Joey Robison I’m not even a big DS fan and I agree with you brother.
@joeyrobison6629 4 жыл бұрын
@@lisaw5604 Agree 100%.
@lenordcurry3170 4 жыл бұрын
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest Guitarists alive or dead...period
@ChrisCysterOne 3 жыл бұрын
This guy breathes life into his guitar like no other. Thanks for not interrupting
@keithmcconnell29 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs of all-time...
@coyotecreekband236 2 жыл бұрын
This ongoing sad guitar throughout the song, culminates with one of my top 10 favourite guitar solos. Not elaborate, but heartfelt. Every note is perfect; like a great chef, he knows how much to add to make it musical perfection.
@xxFORDIExx 4 жыл бұрын
This is a masterpiece. DS are legendary. So many incredible songs, also loads as Mark Knopfler solo. Pure class on every level.
@bartonturner 4 жыл бұрын
This song is pure emotion; a tribute to soldiers, atmospheric music, and brilliant guitar playing with perfect tone. It is a master class in guitar playing with touch sensitivity, note selection, restraint, and tone. Just beautiful.
@garywallace171 4 жыл бұрын
A song about the men who have gone off to war, and returned. I try to listen to it every Memorial day.
@alanpeterson4939 4 жыл бұрын
Should have done a lyrics version. His whispered singing is in reverence for men who fight and die.
@iansheehy7441 4 жыл бұрын
For working class mugs who kill their brothers to help those who own the resources
@cliveharrison814 4 жыл бұрын
You need to read the lyrics while the track is playing but do not just listen to it you need to feel it
@95446John 4 жыл бұрын
And fight and live....
@mothermayhem3255 3 жыл бұрын
@@iansheehy7441 Isn't that what wars are for?
@cindyknudson2715 Жыл бұрын
Home Free has a beautiful cover of Brothers in Arms. I think you might enjoy it too. (No guitars. Acapella.)
@kennet7837 4 жыл бұрын
"Telegraph Road" is their best song in my opinion. 14 minutes long, but worth every second.
@delivertilidie8356 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. In my youth I probably got stoned to that song hundreds of times
@pamelakilponen3682 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite too!
@phiby123 4 жыл бұрын
Yup Telegraph Road is an absolute killer record.
@garyfredericks814 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, private investigations, Brothers in Arms too I remember that being played in the show The West Wing, powerful
@jodavey4776 4 жыл бұрын
Looove Telegraph Road
@sirslice 4 жыл бұрын
A song about those who've fought (and died) in war. "There's so many different worlds.... so many different suns. And we have just one world... but we live in different ones." Those are POWERFUL lyrics! Mark sings with solemn reverence while his guitar makes the point. This song isn't about a love gone wrong. It's about a world gone wrong.
@unrulyjulie4382 4 жыл бұрын
This song ALWAYS gives me the chills, and this pesky misty stuff in my eyes.
@andrewpetik2034 3 жыл бұрын
I have listened to this song dozens of times and every time....tears...
@ballyastrocade5672 4 жыл бұрын
"Romeo and Juliet" "Skateaway" "Solid Rock" "Industrial Disease" "Walk of Life" "Your Latest Trick" "Heavy Fuel" "The Bug" (edit: adding "Ride Across the River"; kudos to Kevin Lavoie for reminding me of it. :) )
@gregsteele806 4 жыл бұрын
I’ll add Calling Elvis to this list.
@mookie7688 4 жыл бұрын
@@gregsteele806 Yep. And Wild West End, Down to the Waterline, Private Investigations...
@armadillotoe 4 жыл бұрын
@@mookie7688 Romeo & Juliet
@PaulAshlin 4 жыл бұрын
This is the list. . .
@unrulyjulie4382 4 жыл бұрын
Love "Industrial Disease" and "Heavy Fuel", "Lady Writer" and "So Far Away".
@G65gear 4 жыл бұрын
How to not get emotional with such a master piece?👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@ggwalker55 9 ай бұрын
I'm 68. This song hits hard and hits harder every passing decade.
@JauntyScarecrow 4 жыл бұрын
They've got way more than a couple good songs: Tunnel of Love, Down to the Waterline, Romeo and Juliet, Private Investigations, Once Upon a Time in the West, Telegraph Road... a bunch. Tunnel of Love is probably the best one to do next.
@umair111 4 жыл бұрын
Telegraph Road live 1983 from Alchemy tour!
@bloodnokgoon5020 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree they have more great tracks - more votes from me for Telegraph Road, Private Investigations, Tunnel of Love, Romeo and Juliet - all good stuff :-)
@brownthunder999 4 жыл бұрын
lady writer as well
@ms8742 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed...Tunnel of Love is amazing.
@Mark_McC 4 жыл бұрын
Tunnel of Love should be the next DS you do. If however you decide to do SoS live, you should do the version off Alchemy.
@65sheilakay 4 жыл бұрын
This song is so beautiful. It makes me cry. To me, this is the masterpiece. My other favorites are Why Worry and Romeo and Juliet. None of these are bangers, but they're soooo good...
@robsawalker 3 жыл бұрын
Agree totally! Makes all the hairs on my arms stand up
@MrRaidermanbill 3 жыл бұрын
Good Call. Why Worry is my serenity prayer.
@pettitj12 3 жыл бұрын
Romeo and Juliet with the great Emmylou Harris
@kmach1000 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Your latest trick
@michaelpeterson5886 4 жыл бұрын
i was a Naval Special Forces river patrol boat captain when this came out. It pierced my heart and has every time I've heard it since. i love mark knofflers guitar work
@Tralman1965 4 жыл бұрын
Brother in arms is about soldiers. What they’ve been through and they’re bonding in a wartime scenario. It’s very heartfelt and emotional. Please look up the lyrics.
@52roadrunner 2 жыл бұрын
it must be great for you two to have never been put into danger...as a vet and i think other vets will agree with me is this song is the bond between brothers and sisters in Arms who have seen this shit going on and to lay down their lives for their friend..to come home whilst leaving brothers behind...the guitar adds to the melancholy. the track was written by Mark Knopfler after seeing the survivors of the Falklands war returning home...i cry each time i hear this song..it's tattooed into my heart ..from one vet to any out there thankyou for your service..stay frosty
@mikemaggio4979 4 жыл бұрын
Mark Knopfler, so underappreciated and talented! Pound for pound, definitely in the top ten of rock guitarists!!
@carol-mariefleming8689 3 жыл бұрын
I always loved this song, it's just beautiful. The meaning is what makes it a masterpiece. The video is also epic.
@yorpersona 4 жыл бұрын
As a truck driver, this tune put me to bed in the sleeper bunk. I understood that all soldiers around the world fought for money to feed their families at home. And their best friends were being wounded and killed next to them. A fact of life only a soldier can relate to.
@seanwardell846 4 жыл бұрын
Tunnel of Love
@jameswormington9978 4 жыл бұрын
" Your Latest Trick " on the same album, Brothers in Arms, another must listen from that album ! Take care . Spike
@joepegel 4 жыл бұрын
For something a little different from Dire Straits, check out my favorite "The Man's Too Strong". It's a song that I can't imagine anyone but Mark Knoffler creating.
@mightyneponset1560 4 жыл бұрын
“Creamy guitar 🎸 tone” - great description!!!
@MrAitraining 4 жыл бұрын
"Down to the waterline", "once upon a time in the west" and "skateaway" are great too.
@HollowGolem 4 жыл бұрын
The live version of "Once Upon A Time in the West" off of Alchemy is one of the best ways to start a damn concert. Absolutely awesome energy.
@synchronizerman 4 жыл бұрын
Did you do telegraph yet?
@generoberts9151 4 жыл бұрын
@@synchronizerman ...That isnone of my top 3 songs by them
@flubblert 4 жыл бұрын
"once upon a time in the west". goodie.
@armadillotoe 4 жыл бұрын
Tunnel of Love!
@sharonkay8638 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song and some of the bands most profound lyrics. Mark knopffler’s guitar is so gentle and emotive, you just sink right into it. Once you know what the theme is, you understand his frasing around the lyrics. It’s a sad song! This gets heard in the UK around poppy season, early November when we wear poppies to remember our war dead and those of other nations. Famously used as the backing track to the Two cathedrals episode of The West Wing. You need to listen to Latest Trick and Romeo and Juliet - again very clever lyrics referencing other well know songs.Your camping analogy is interesting.....🥂
@phillippuckett5552 Жыл бұрын
It’s a song about war and the sadness of war. Tears me up every time. Great song!
@nealmyers8274 3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the very 1st digitally recorded albums. The album is excellent in its entirety
@johnhall42 4 жыл бұрын
The song was written directly after the Falklands war and was, I believe, a response to that conflict. Try Telegraph Road.
@obriets 4 жыл бұрын
Their official video shows scenes from WWI, and what seems to be Northern Ireland, but the lyrics suggest Vietnam or Malaya (mist covered mountains). I think their intention was not to point to any one war, but war in general. My two cents. Personally, I think of Biafra and the Congo crisis of the 60s when I listen to it. I think that’s because this and Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner were played together in a documentary of the mercenaries of Congo.
@zivanajadresic8604 4 жыл бұрын
Dont you think its about all wars?All through the ages,the suffering of all,of young boys losing their lives for what ???So many lives,so much suffering.For what?
@georgetowle8903 3 жыл бұрын
@@zivanajadresic8604 he has said that he wrote it during the falklands war
@zivanajadresic8604 3 жыл бұрын
@@georgetowle8903 I think the message is timeless pertaining to no specific war but all wars in which man engages .The message is war is senseless where the fathers send their sons to die for some reason the granfathers have concocted.That's the bigger message,much bigger than just one senseless war but all wars always.
@morgan.williams76 3 жыл бұрын
@@zivanajadresic8604 it was written about the amount of veterans who survived the Falklands war and committed suicide after leaving the british army. Think they did a study and more casualties from suicide than actually died in fighting
@derbyphoter 4 жыл бұрын
me and my brother wherethrough reasons apart for the first forty odd years of my life even though our paths crossed closely whist serving in BAOR duing the 70's. It was only when i traced my birth family that i was reunited with him and anther brother and a sister,you see all four of us had been broken up by adoption. Anyway when i met him he had cancer and two and a bit years later it claimed his life. I was gutted. being non religious he wanted someone close to him to write his funeral service and was asked. being ex HM Forces vets , we played this at his funeral its still difficult to listen to even 10 years on. saying that its a fantastic piece of music and Steve loved it
@bencxm 4 жыл бұрын
‘Expresso love’ is a great tune that is overlooked in my opinion
@cp8838 4 жыл бұрын
Part of the reason that Mark's vocals sort of fade away at the of sentences or seem "weak" is that song is sung from the perspective of a soldier laying dying on the battlefield in the aftermath of the battle. Although the first verses are indeed about the men from his unit/regiment, his brothers in arms", in the final verse the soldier realises the futility of war and that everyone, including the "enemy" are his brothers in arms. It's a very moving song. It was released in 1985 but was written in 1982 during the Falklands War and has become associated with that conflict.
@ralliswiesenthal3495 4 жыл бұрын
"Romeo & Juliet" a great slow song!
@kevinthorpe8561 4 жыл бұрын
Romeo and Juliet is a must
@rcentor 4 жыл бұрын
The live version!
@childofeternity 3 жыл бұрын
Great song - god-awful video.
@user-iw8km2no5e 2 жыл бұрын
@@rcentor no-live version
@DavidDarrow 3 жыл бұрын
This album has to be experienced beginning to end, and it gets better with EVERY listen.
@mduncan65 4 жыл бұрын
'Brothers in Arm's is a great song! Talking about being in the war together with friends will kinda bring the mood of the singers voice down. Another Dire Straits tune is 'Skateaway'. No creme style corn in chili! 😆
@BB-fr4ic 4 жыл бұрын
- Lady writer - On every street - In the gallery - Sultans of swing (live alchemy version) - Your latest trick - Telegraph road - Single handed sailor Check these out!!
@BB-fr4ic 4 жыл бұрын
Wild Ramble all they’re albums are good. Listen to On Every street. Jeff Porcaro from TOTO is on drums. I agree that money for nothing is not one of their best and it’s a chart pop song for sure, but it’s still good. But they made just as much pop songs in their early days to be honest. You should listen to their later albums. They are great.
@hamzaqureshi5360 4 жыл бұрын
tunnel of love -- alchemy version as well. Don't know why they took the alchemy album off Spotify :(
@BB-fr4ic 4 жыл бұрын
@@hamzaqureshi5360 yes! great saxophone intro. The Alchemy album is on Spotify so idk what youre talking about.
@hamzaqureshi5360 4 жыл бұрын
@@BB-fr4ic it's not there if you live in America at least. And that intro is awesome
@BuckForearm 4 жыл бұрын
“In the Gallery” or “Wild West End” from their debut album.
@mookie7688 4 жыл бұрын
Wild West End is cool, and definitely different from a lot of their other songs. A great chillout track.
@Veggamattic 4 жыл бұрын
That whole album is so solid.
@peppernagre3126 4 жыл бұрын
The whole album
@arthurwright8827 3 жыл бұрын
As a veteran, this song has always spoken to me!
@RobertsOnMyTurntable 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing tribute to those that have fought and died for us. Truly haunting and wonderfully played
@BiffMan42 4 жыл бұрын
Can't hear this song without thinking of the awesome scenes from West Wing and Due South episodes set to this. Chilling.
@jeannieschmidt2217 3 жыл бұрын
I love Due South - and this episode is where I remember the song from the most. Amazing song to scene selection!
@manualboyca 4 жыл бұрын
This song always reminded me of “On The Turning Away” from Floyd. Maybe because they both came out at the same time, and I loved both of those albums (tapes actually 😂 ).
@SuperHeliboy 4 жыл бұрын
Images of Miami Vice I think the title was Where the Busses Don't Go.
@dubblwide 4 жыл бұрын
“Walk of Life” was their other radio hit. Totally different vibe, dudes. Gotta hear it.
@markcottrell7971 4 жыл бұрын
Also, "Lady Writer". My daughter and I like to use this song to get ourselves into a chipper mood. Works every time!
@wolfyklassen 4 жыл бұрын
More Dire Straits: "Industrial Disease", "Romeo and Juliet", "Telegraph Road", "Waterline", "Private Investigations"
@rubbersole79 4 жыл бұрын
Aviator Fuel
@bennyman1622 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty much anything off of Love Over Gold
@georgetowle8903 3 жыл бұрын
It Never Rains
@karlarca 3 жыл бұрын
Lady Writer
@ellbee2 4 жыл бұрын
“Whatever greenery you might have”...priceless. 😂
@theivory1 2 жыл бұрын
That guitar is crying. It's beautiful.
@dwashington1333 4 жыл бұрын
"Brothers in Arms" the whole album is good. "Ride across the River" "Why Worry" "One World" great songs.
@xlerb_again_to_music7908 4 жыл бұрын
i think you really need be a Vet to feel this. The way the ground bounces and kicks up dust when the big artillery fire; looking down at the body of your friend, alive an hour ago, talking down an 18yo ammo truck driver who's nerves shot; he can't take more (but the road he drives is being shelled again). The dead cattle in the fields; the smell of burnt-out stuff - and another few years to go.
@Glassandcandy 4 жыл бұрын
Xlerb_Again_to_Music this song reminds me of the poem Dulce et Decorum Est, another piece that only vets can truly fully comprehend
@dougreed2257 4 жыл бұрын
Massive respect to soldiers who give their lives & have experienced this, but us non combat experienced individuals can"feel" this song I promise you, but I do get what you are saying.
@dougreed2257 4 жыл бұрын
@@TexasFury I respect what you've said & experienced, believe me, but you can feel a song without experiencing warfare! Please don't Diss people because they haven't been in a battle, you obviously have, so I respect that, the composer mark knopfler wasn't a soldier, but he's reflecting, hopefully those who were.
@dominicksforza3484 4 жыл бұрын
@@dougreed2257 there's a video to go with this song, in your search engine type "dire straits brothers in arms Falklands war", there's a 7:05 video focusing on military fighting and the agony of war, nobody knows that better then than the folks who have to fight them.
@95446John 4 жыл бұрын
Five inch rounds shaking you to your soul.....black pits aflame replace peaceful.....the smell ruins BBQ forever....thanks for your service...brothers alone
@tvduvel 4 жыл бұрын
Some other good Dire Straits songs: -Down to the waterline -Once upon a time in the west -Tunnel of Love -Where do you think you're going?
@andrewbailey4218 4 жыл бұрын
Tim V the whole communique album is awesome
@gvbezoff 3 жыл бұрын
Where is "Industrial Disease"?
@chrisunderhill4668 4 жыл бұрын
Expresso love is a very underrated dire straits song in my opinion
@O_Towne_Bear 4 жыл бұрын
"Tunnel Of Love, Wild West End, Romeo & Juliette, The Man's Too Big, Telegraph Road" - on and on.
@georgetowle8903 3 жыл бұрын
Hand In Hand!
@APthefirst 4 жыл бұрын
My dream reaction for this channel is if you guys ever get to the live version of Telegraph road (Alchemy). This was Mark Knopfler's reaction to seeing teh British soldiers returning from the Falklands war in the early 80s. It's an anti war song, without being overly political, it's a song from the perspective of a dying soldier about how he feels about his buddies and the horrors of war in general, without taking a side.
@HollowGolem 3 жыл бұрын
That _Alchemy_ version of "Telegraph Road" (as well as "Once Upon a Time in the West" and "Tunnel of Love") is some of the best live rock put on record. The whole _Alchemy_ album is a masterpiece.
@unklscrufy 4 жыл бұрын
Never heard the song before, so my only comments are that Andy's glass is too empty and Alex's glass isn't, which means Alex isn't trying hard enough.
@alexfromandyandalex8032 4 жыл бұрын
unklscrufy haha fair enough
@B-a-t-m-a-n 4 жыл бұрын
This song bored me. I won't deny the talent in the band, no way, but this song was a snoozer. I would WAY rather listen to November Rain or Don't You Cry for a good rock ballad, (you mentioned GnR, just keeping it familiar). But great job on this channel and Patreon!
@cl8onj388 4 жыл бұрын
unklscrufy The optimist says:The glass is half full. The pessimist says: The glass is half empty. The realist says: The glass is twice as big as it needs to be. 🤔
@DanaJumper 3 жыл бұрын
Not only hauntingly beautiful, but right in the heart of it. Not just my favorite, but the favorite of many older soldiers.
@mrkitewine7700 4 жыл бұрын
Have a crack at Dire Straits’ “Telegraph Road” from the live album “Alchemy”, it is a belter
@mickmcnabb6147 4 жыл бұрын
GREAT choice !Tunnel of love and romeo and Juliet next. such A GREAT band!!!!!
@SonicVolcanoify 4 жыл бұрын
The organ makes this song for me, especially near the end. Love your honest reactions. Keep on rockin'!
@thomasbell7033 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. That swelling B3 punctuates the tragic atmosphere.
@rickpaul4216 3 жыл бұрын
It takes more than one listen to understand this. You’ll have a random desire to listen to this again some time in the future.
@andrewpetik2034 3 жыл бұрын
Truth!
@luckymustard 4 жыл бұрын
Next Dire Straits should be "Walk of Life", then "So Far Away", then "Romeo and Juliet", then "Private Investigations". Thanks!
@Naiko-teki-Complex422. 4 жыл бұрын
Hey guys. So glad you finally got to this one. It's one of my favorites. Very Floyd like. Stay safe. ✌
@peck404 4 жыл бұрын
The organ n keyboards are trippy.....🎼🎸🎸Chilling by the fire.... mellow
@brianrollo8180 4 жыл бұрын
Of all the unexpected turns on this channel, a reaction to "Brothers In Arms" turning into a conversation about chili is the undisputed king.
@spcowen 4 жыл бұрын
Another vote for “Private Investigations” by Dire Straits. Either the live version on Alchemy or the studio on Love Over Gold. BANGER!!
@docw1819 4 жыл бұрын
I am a huge fan of DS and believe Mark is one of the best musicians (of his genre and generation). I appreciated the music and feeling. Then I sat and read the lyrics and listened. Huge song. One ☝️ of the classics
@garydrewlevine 4 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello: Allison, What’s so funny ‘bout peace, love and understanding, king Horse, Crawling to the USA among many others.
@paleryder 3 жыл бұрын
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."
@jonathanbewick5492 4 жыл бұрын
Tunnel of love is an amazing song, great feeling across it all. A happy lovely song
@rikkitycrikkitt 4 жыл бұрын
Romeo and Juliet. Also consider Traffic "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" Procol Harum "Whiter Shade of Pale"
@waynecox3958 4 жыл бұрын
Or PROCOL HARUM- Whiskey Train.
@9337sjm 4 жыл бұрын
Another campfire song, especially after you’ve been lost in the sauce for a while - “Bridge of Sighs” by Robin Trower!
@timothyferguson6450 4 жыл бұрын
Any song off the album "Bridge of Sighs" is worth a listen.
@rossg9361 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most British of songs. Just beautiful.
@barblessable 2 жыл бұрын
A plea from a dying soldier ,great song ,brings me to tears.
@Veggamattic 4 жыл бұрын
If you really want to hear a true masterpiece...try "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" by Traffic. An absolute epic! 11 minutes of pure ecstasy.
@jerrypetrillo2903 4 жыл бұрын
Todd Kelly 100 percent agree - I’ve been asking for it too. Also think they should check out anything from Foghat Live ( all ‘bangers’ ) and Do You Feel Like We Do / Frampton Comes Alive - incredible energy and countless solos
@Veggamattic 4 жыл бұрын
@@jerrypetrillo2903 Slow Ride for sure!
@armadillotoe 4 жыл бұрын
That is a great blending of rock and jazz. I love the old English classic "John Barleycorn" too.
@koshersalaami 4 жыл бұрын
I’d agree about Low Spark. Also a lot on the John Barleycorn album.
@t.j.payeur5331 4 жыл бұрын
Saw them in '73. Started "Glad", closed with Low Spark...I think Spooky Tooth opened ..
@paulthomas8335 4 жыл бұрын
Skateaway has always been my second fav from them. It's pop but it has such a great grove, especially at the end.
@stephenpodeschi6052 4 жыл бұрын
The context of this song is important to appreciate its overall feel written in1985 in the wake of the Falklands war to honour the common soldier/sailor/airman....'Brotheres in Arms' and its haunting tones reflect the melancholy of all wars that also creates human bonds that last the rest of their lives..............Another great anti war song is 'ZOMBIE' written in 1994 towards the end of the 'troubles' in Northern Ireland by Deloras lead singer of the Cranberries who had an incredible individualistic voice and i think you both will find it both haunting and energetic at the same times. Their other main hits 'Dreams' and 'Linger' were both popular hits in their day....Better heard live.....cheers keep up the good work..
@gunnersTV81 3 ай бұрын
Played this for my step ❤at his funeral he introduced me to this amazing band
@EchoesDaBear 4 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. I think to really get into the 'headspace' of this song you first need to pay attention to the lyrics (because, regrettably, Mark Knopfler does mumble a good deal of it - but the hushed tones are all part of the mood, so I get it). It was written as a response to the Falklands War, which the UK & Argentina briefly fought in 1982, so the second criteria is to put yourself in the shoes of the servicemen that fought in this (or any conflict/war for that matter - regardless of what 'side' they're on). Then the lyrics become as poignant & to the heart as you can get - the juxtaposition of the battle field to the farm fields that the soldier was on to what they've come back to (or not for those that perished). I've never served, but I have quite a few family members (past & present) that have/are - and this song never fails to get my eyes misty! Mark's mournful guitar is just the piece-de-resistance and completely sets the mood throughout. It's a masterpiece in my eyes - and a wonderful tribute to all that serve. I highly suggest re-listening to it with these two points in mind - it might just change your perspective of it!
@ecschwalbe 4 жыл бұрын
May I suggest "Hold The Line" by Toto, heard it this morning while driving to work, thought of you guys reacting to it if you've not heard it. It features one of the best drummers that ever lived, the late, great Jeff Pocaro and Steve Lukather on guitar. Guaranteed BANGER
@tarmaque 4 жыл бұрын
_Hold the Line_ is not my favorite Toto song, but it's a good one. I'm always torn between _Pamela_ and _Ninety-nine_ as my favorite, but I'm open to conversation on the subject. I think _Africa_ is good, but overrated. Recently after hearing Yoyoka cover Jeff Pocaro's drum part I've come to respect _Rosanna_ in ways I never did before. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLZdp7d90tuvn2Q.html
@elizabethhonce1677 4 жыл бұрын
The sadness and senselessness of war. You come back, if you come back, a different person, and nothing you do can bring back the way you were before. It's a really pretty song.
@michaelpatterson8799 Жыл бұрын
My god . This song is incredible. I use it when protesting for tibet, hong kong. For people who stand up. People that dont get Nobel peace prizes . True heros. People that fight for freedom.
@catbutte4770 4 жыл бұрын
Love Alex's stories or when he "paints" a picture. LOL Alex, you're SO specific! 🤣
@alexfromandyandalex8032 4 жыл бұрын
Cat Butte stories are about them detailssss
@leecoulman3421 4 жыл бұрын
One of the first totally digitally recorded albums. Great sounding, great playing, great writing.
@ivanbrowne3265 2 жыл бұрын
The only non digital sound on the album was a recording of the sound of a tree frog!
@Scooter730 4 жыл бұрын
Always one of my favorites from them, it's mellow and the lyrics are so good...plus Knopler's guitar is unparalleled.
@gerib4234 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely "Sultans Of Swing" and "Waterline". Are you ever gonna do "FRANKENSTEIN" PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! You will wonder why you waited so long. Love you guys so much, you would have fit right in to my group of friends back in the day!
@davidfinnell1660 4 жыл бұрын
I agree about Frankenstein! The studio version with headphones is totally Amazing!
@gerib4234 4 жыл бұрын
@@davidfinnell1660 For sure! I finally watched a live version, sound is not as good, but daaamn! I never knew the incredible talent of Edgar, what a show. You should check it out if you've never seen it!
@davidfinnell1660 4 жыл бұрын
I have and it's good but I want them to hear the stereo effects and the mix in the studio version.
@larrywilliams1372 4 жыл бұрын
They've already reviewed Sultans Of Swing. Agree about Frankenstein, and also Free Ride.
@rtwbikerider 4 жыл бұрын
That’s an ARP 2600 on Frankenstein. Korg just reissued it in limited numbers.
@ericblair54 4 жыл бұрын
Mark Knopfler is paying a 1937 14-fret National Style "O" Resonator.
@stephenhanson3647 4 жыл бұрын
No, he played his '59 Les Paul on this.
@ericblair54 4 жыл бұрын
@@stephenhanson3647 :Sorry, you're right. I meant the guitar on the album cover
@melissayost4888 4 жыл бұрын
He’s an A list legendary guitarist
@ericblair54 4 жыл бұрын
@@melissayost4888 IKR
@riverrat2350 4 жыл бұрын
Cool. I have 1929 national triolian and it still sounds great
@lynnmarson2339 Жыл бұрын
I think this song about soldiers is so beautiful! It makes me cry.
@hippiejane2683 4 жыл бұрын
One of the great guitarists at work.
@doplinger1 4 жыл бұрын
"Water of Love"
@alexfrost8561 4 жыл бұрын
Been waiting so long for this! There are so many bangers from dire straits it’s impressive!
@-Ricky_Spanish- 4 жыл бұрын
Alex talking about making chili is fucking epic. I love it!
@davidbudge6311 4 жыл бұрын
This song was used at the end of season 2 of the west wing never has music and tv come together so well goosebumps every time
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