Mark writes it, & produces it music and lyrics.

They were one of the biggest bands in the world in the mid 80s and their fifth album Brothers in Arms sold over 30 million copies. The songwriter is Mark Knopfler and he's also the lead guitarist. He has just released a charity single with over 50 of the best musicians on the planet. The single is called Going Home and he's raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK and Teen Cancer America. The video for it is incredible!!

The full tunnel of love is amazing

You've already been caught up in the genius of Dire Straits. Listen to Once upon a time in the west from the same concert, it's also fabulous or Planet of New Orleans from the album On every Street that will enchant you.... you have so much to discover from them!!!

Man I envy you .😊 I would LOVE to go back and see them for the first time. are you in for a treat son, they're MASTERS of their trade ❤

Mark Knopfler wrote this song while touring in the US, they were driving down "Telegraph Road" in Detroit and he was reading a book called "The growth of the soil" at the time and he combined the 2 in this song. But there are many more great songs Mark wrote dor Dire Straits and also as a solo artist.

That was Alan Clark on keyboards, formerly of the Eric Clapton band; and Terry Williams on drums and percussion, from Wales, not London, formerly of MAN (band), Dave Edmunds/ Rockpile. Mark himself is from Newcastle, as is his friend, Sting also not Londoners. Peace, love and bellbottoms from Canada.

AMAZING REACTION BROTHER, THEY ARE FROM ENGLAND, BEST BAND IN THE WORLD ARE BRITISH, GIL FROM ISRAEL

Mark Knofler is now 74 and he just released a new album this month.

Thankyou for loving our Dire Straits now they are yours also..The best of days with the best music ever!

Most of the best music is from Britain..

Great reaction. Just to blow your mind a little more, this perfomance was at the end of a 2 hour concert! So much energy from the whole band. Mark Knopfler wrote and arranged their songs on top of his singing and brilliant guitar skills. Also, you've won yourself a new subscriber.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mark Knopfler and the Dire Straits. Check out Dire Straits Tunnel of Love live Wembley 1985. Private Investigations live On the Night 1993

Time to hear one of, if not thé most beautiful solo ever written and performed by DS, Mark Knopfler....check out Tunnel of Love from the live at Wembley 1985 version bro...promise you...your mind will be blown into a kazillion pieces...promise you won't regret it again! 😄👊🏻 keep up the genuine and great reaction bro...cheers!

My friend I, both now 70, had the utter joy of seeing DS live in Hammersmith. We thought our ears, hearts and brains would explode. We lost our voices for a week. Such talent. Each band member had their moments.

Every one on that stage is a master musician unfortunately the others tend to get overshadowed by Mark because he is just another level

Now you have to do Tunnel of Love Wembley 1985 live. For me this has the most perfect 5 minute guitar outro of any song ever.

Every single band member is super talented. Such a shame technology seems to have taken away new generations' desire to achieve excellence in music

Inspired after Mark Knopfler was on a tour bus in Michigan travelling along the Telegraph Road. He was also reading a novel called Growth of the soil which is about how industrial progress conflicts with a peaceful life in tune with nature. eg “Then came the churches then the came the schools then came the lawyers then came true rules.” He decided to put the two together to tell a story of how a dirt track turns into an Industrial City which then goes into decline causing despair and misery. “Id like to go to work but they shut it all down.” A lyrical and musical masterpiece and one the of the best live performances ever, for me.

Keyboards were just exquisite this song.

Hi, this is the second reaction of yours that I've watched. I'm 54 and I've been a huge DS fan since I was 15. Alchemy Live was my first vinyl. They were born in 1977 in the suburbs of London when Mark Knopfler (the singer) moved from Newcastle to his brother's house, which he shared with John Illsley (the bassist). DS was born there. In this live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1983, Hal Lindes plays on rhythm guitar, replacing Mark's brother David Knopfler in the original line-up, who left the band in 1980 due to musical differences, Alan Clark on keyboards and piano and Terry Williams on drums, here in his first experience with the DS having replaced the original drummer that year. It is above all thanks to his influence that the live performance has a very different rhythm compared to the original recording. He rewrote some great drum parts. The performance is incredible. Just think about the fact that at the time there were no sequences, bases, clicks... everything played completely live. I found your reactions very pleasant... if you want to continue getting to know DS a little, I recommend some excerpts from their live show "On the night - Live" (which I witnessed in person in 1993). In particular the songs "Calling Elvis", "On every street", "Your latest trick", "Romeo & Juliet". And then again from Alchemy Live in 1983 "Once upon a time in the west" and "Love over gold". And finally their most poignant song "brothers in arms". Sorry for going on, but when it comes to DS... enjoy listening.

The ‘main guy’ is mark Knopfler on lead guitar. He writes all their lyrics and music. Currently Mark is 74 and has just released a new album. He is a phenomenon. The group originated in the north of England. Mark has written movie scores and produces albums for other musicians as well.

Mark knophler writes the music lead singer and lead guitar he's from Newcastle England

Thank you for covering such a great song! I've been playing guitar for years, and just recently started working on parts of this song. Another great song to cover would be a band I really don't like, but this song is sick! Rolling Stones, can't you hear me knocking. It starts out with an incredible guitar riff, then vocals come ripping in, then there's a 4½ minute jam session led by a saxophone! It's incredible! If you watch Keith Richards play the opening riff, he barely moves him fret hand, it's crazy. Okay, thank you for the great videos!

Multiple Dire Straits reactions. You spoil me, Sir. Subscribed. Tunnel of Love (Wembley 85) next, please. 😊

The lead guitarist is Mark Knopfler who wrote and arranged all their songs. The guy on piano is Alan Clark. He's the unsung hero of this (and many other) Dire Straits songs. If you want to hear him play another genius part, listen to Dire Strait's song Tunnel of Love from their 1985 Wembley concert

Mark Knopfler was born in Glasgow Scotland. His mother is English his father Hungarian & raised in Blyth Northumbria near Newcastle. All these musicians are brilliant together. x

You must react to their song Brothers in Arms in the live version On the Night, a song capable of moving even a heartless person.

Nice and honest...great reaction bro, cheers 👊🏻

❤si grande Mark oltre essere un grande artista è anche un grande uomo generoso semplicemente UNICO ❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😅😊

A great song that's been lost to time is from a band i really don't like much. But I'm a guitar player and the opening riff is absolutely killer. Rolling Stones 'Can't you hear me knocking'. The song has incredible lyrics and vocals, has this long meandering sweet sweet 4½ minute jam session led by a saxophone. It's incredible. Plus, Keith Richards...if you watch him play the opening riff, he does it without hardly moving his fret hand. It's crazy. You'd have a lot to talk about!

The lead guitarist Mark is also the songwriter. He has written scores for films, and if you are interested look up Matk Knoffler guitar collect auctioned at Sothebys !! It raised a fortune which he gave to charity ! I'm 77 years old and I was there when they hit the floor running back in the seventies There isn't a day goes by that I dont listen to a track or two of the Alchemy Album !

I saw dire straits twice before disbanding in 1995, believe me those concerts just had you glued to your seat watching knopfler pelting out those solo endings 😮, I've followed him ever since and seen him as a solo artist a further 11 times, no one else come close and this performance by any artist will never be repeated or topped 🥺

It is too good for words indeed!!

Next up “tunnel of love” from the same live show ,see you tomorrow?

Try “Brothers in arms” another Dire Straits classic.

Epic beyond epic… thanks for reacting to them … the best of the best

Alan Clarke on keyboards is classically trained but his skill really takes off in this Alchemy performance.

im old...but I saw him live... :)

They were from Newcastle in the north of England. Mark Knopfler the guitarist and singer was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

I first saw your reaction to Sultans and started following you because you acted interested in the band and their history! Please check out Romeo and Juliette (same concert) and I personally love the Live Aid performance of "money for nothing" with Sting. Hope you keep reviewing bands and videos like this!

You have to do tunnel of love from Wembley 85👌👌🤞🤞

I was in Hammersmith Oden West London that night back in 1983 aged 29 now 69 still one of the greatest musical concerts of all time have ever attended and believe me I’ve attended hundreds

🎉🎉🎉 Great reaction.

Based on a true story - Telegraph Road is in Chicago I think

Telegraph road is their finest piece of work!

I recommended Dire Straits to you ❤ you're welcome 😂 they're great.

Your reaction was the same as mine forty years ago. Will love them till the day I die.😂 your a good reactor. Try playing this again when your sixty. Big thanks from the UK.

Hey new to your channel. Love your reaction. I recommend Brothers In Arms, Private Investigations and Calling Elvis from DIRE STRAITS Live "On The Night" 1992. Every reactor who's seen this particular Brothers In Arms performance said it had a huge impact on them. You'll need a lot of tissues too. Anyway nice channel, Cheers all the best from Australia 👍🎸🎸🎸

All the best ROCK bands are British! Pink Floyd, The WHO, The Beatles, LED Zeppelin, The Stones, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton to name a few..US can lay claim to Elvis and The Eagles.

Dire Straits are without doubt a brilliant band from the UK you might want to check out another brilliant UK band …Pink Floyd suggest the track “ Comfortably Numb” from the pulse concert Live

Its like theater or old musical storytelling similar to classicsl with words.

I was hoping this would be your next selection. An absolute masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please do Peter Frampton Do You Feel Like We Do 1975 on The Midnight Special. You will love it.

Art defies words.

Kind of weird that some of the best story songs about America have been written by a Scotsman living in England. Love Mark Knopfler. Try Sailing To Philadelphia, Baloney Again, Back To Tupelo, Old Pigweed or Camerado for starters.

Funny you should think this band could not be from the UK. In fact quite a few iconic ones are NOT American, wouldn't you know? I think it would be a good idea to read up on them a bit before your next reaction. And I really think you should listen to more of their songs, cause the ones you did were the long epic ones. They have such a big repertoire and really not a bad song.

Outstanding.

British rock band influenced by American country music. Awesome!

Most greatest band from the 70´s 80´s were british.

Another great British guitarist , singer songwriter singing about texas , is Chris Rea, slide guitarist . Take a look .......

Thank you, great reaction again. Please do Tunnel of Love Live Wembley 1985 a few people have recommended this ❤

Great reaction check out Tunnel of Love - Wembley Arena 1985 16 mins of magic.....

Mark Knopfler wrote & arranged all of Dire Strait music.

Also brother I'm arms live

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Detroit. It’s about Detroit on the cold lake shore. An American story that could work for other cities, but this is about Detroit where there’s no work here to be found.

Please react to Private Investigations from the On The Night live performance from 1993. Just a brilliant version of a brilliant song. Sounds nothing like either of the songs you’ve just reacted to but an incredible performance

Hi, thanx for a great reaction to & appreciation of this legendary group, led by the phenomenal singer/guitarist/prolific songwriter/lyricist/composer/musician that is Mark Knopfler. For the most enjoyable video experience of this band (in the opinion of Mark Knopfler) avoid the ‘official’ videos, & watch their live undubbed performances. Highly recommend the following: Live on the Night 1993, a tour of their final album ‘On Every Street’. 14 great performances on this link. Suggest - Calling Elvis; Walk of Life; Heavy Fuel; Private Investigations; You & Your Friend…..every song a winner youtube.com/ playlist?list=PLD024273CFEDAE1BB&si=FrE5AFI4-GVbTpFo Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms - LIVE Wembley 1988 - Audio HQ Remastérise kzfaq.info/get/bejne/msCIn7ShlcevgIk.htmlsi=3NRFsmlxbHHi9_JZ. Or you might prefer this one. IMO These are the two very best versions out there: Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms LIVE (On the Night, 1993) HD kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p5iiq5Z6pqutg3U.htmlsi=Dei213W2Fg5tH5eV Inspired by Britain’s short war with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, way back in 1982, Mark Knopfler’s emotive song Brothers in Arms focuses on the pointlessness of war. The song is really a lament, (a timeless anti-war song which has become an anthem for many men & women serving in the armed services today). He sings the lyrics in the voice of a soldier dying on the battlefield. Dire Straits / Sting - Money For Nothing (Live Aid 1985) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMmhm9mBs8-uqqM.htmlsi=tS_U2nreRrDttTGq Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet LIVE (On the Night, 1993) HD kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJqmqbtnksrDeo0.htmlsi=3cmY8_qakHSIfS6K I❤MK with DS & Solo

And DON'T YOU DARE not react to the other masters live ..SUPERTRAMP ❤️

Interesting that you're wearing a University of Michigan hat. This song is about the very beginnings of Michigan. Detroit in particular. Enjoy!

😂😂😂 aww bless ya, you know you're "smitten" when you get stuck for words son..😂 (and if ya don't know what smitten is.. GOOGLE it 😂) 👍

He does not know Dire Straits, hahaha. Come on, man. They sold 30 Mio with Brothers in arms. Have you not heared the guitar??? The guitar playing of Knopfler was the big thing with this band.

The Alchemy version has too much crowd noise., they won't stop the racket.

Modern “music” is just plain embarrassing compared to the 1970/80's

Esta banda es conocida y popular en el mundo entero, el talento inmenso unido al estudio y perfección en el dominio de instrumentos y la voz increible y peculiar del vocalista. Saludos desde Chile

I think it's what young peoples, call: "be in the zone"😂Peace from France ✌️

Sorry my friend but why would you think they were so good they had to be American “from Michigan or Ohio “. Some of the best Rock bands came out of UK in the 70,s 80,s 90,s .. etc … never heard of Queen , Pink Floyd , Jethro Tull , Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden .. and many , many more … There are good bands from the USA of course but please don’t think only the best come from the USA …. You need to research a little more to run a music KZfaq channel my friend … good luck with your channel , hope you do well 😉

Also brother I'm arms live