Feel-Good Alert! Our First Time Hearing Dire Straits

Feel-Good Alert! Our First Time Hearing Dire Straits - "Walk of Life"

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"Walk of Life" is a song by the British rock band Dire Straits, featured as the third track on their fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms (1985). Initially available as the B-side of "So Far Away," it was later released as a single, peaking at number seven in the US charts and number two in the UK, marking it as one of their most successful hits. The song showcases a simple rock and roll rhythm with iconic synthesizer-driven keyboard riffs and references to classic songs and busking in the subway. Despite not originally being intended for the album, Dire Straits' manager convinced Mark Knopfler to include it, leading to its lasting popularity and appearances on multiple compilation and live albums.

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@wendyw4487 Ай бұрын

pls check out Dire Straits Alchemy Live version of Sultans of Swing. I know you've reacted to a different version, but until you see and hear the 'Alchemy' concert, you've missed their pinnacle!

@michelledaniels1875 Ай бұрын

Definitely one of the best live performances of all time.

@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl Ай бұрын

Dire Straits always hits. They always offer good songs & their lyrics are pretty intelligent. Love their stuff!

@edevard9048 Ай бұрын

The walk of life, you fall down but get back up.

@johnbarkdull5885 Ай бұрын

Brother in Arms is a great tune.

@markvanderstelt8999 Ай бұрын

The Album is Great

@DaveBeard24 Ай бұрын

Great song by Dire Straits walk of life ❤

@theemaygoogleme151 Ай бұрын

Telegraph Road, Private Investigations, Tunnel Of Love, Romeo And Juliet, Calling Elvis, Your Latest Trick, Twisting By The Pool, Brothers In Arms, On Every Street, Planet Of New Orleans, Once Upon A Time In The West and the list goes on and on for great Dire Straits tunes. It's a great journey to take. And Knopfler's other work during and since is even more extensive.

@edwardcapobianco2975 Ай бұрын

Great pick fellas! Mark Knopfler is one hell of a guitarist. He has a style like no one else. He doesn’t often get mentioned with all the English guitar gods but he’s a master of his instrument..He’s top tier in my book.

@JS-TexanJeff Ай бұрын

MK is my personal #1 of all those rock gods! The master of "less is more", but can deliver the "more" when needed!

@stoneybrotherbass Ай бұрын

@@JS-TexanJeff Notice No Pic for MK

@JS-TexanJeff Ай бұрын

@@stoneybrotherbassOf course! He created a unique finger-picking method. He really is amazing, and not many can duplicate his style.

@ZyggyZero Ай бұрын

Brothers in Arms is a great album from track 1 to track 9. A full listen is worthwhile.

@nicolevance8705 Ай бұрын

It's about life.. You fail.. You get back up. And, it's a fun tune.

@wheredidthetimego8087 Ай бұрын

Haven’t heard this in a while was good to hear it again.

@cheriemelissa Ай бұрын

They have a diverse catalog. Why would you think their songs would all sound the same. I love this one because it's fun and the video fits! Next one you do from them might be serious. Check out Brothers In Arms!!

@quintondees4501 Ай бұрын

They definitely had their own style, mark knopler is the best

@wg1294 Ай бұрын

If you are wanting to hear something more along the lines of 'Sultans of Swing', try 'Tunnel of Love'. I recommend the studio version. 'Romeo and Juliette' might surprise you as well. Love your channel!

@kevinminne1460 Ай бұрын

You need to check out "Heavy Fuel"! OMG! One of their best!!! Come on!!! Love you guys! Olli will love this!

@brianbrooks-in5yy Ай бұрын

His guitar playing is out of this world. Top Tier!

@jillk368 Ай бұрын

Love the sports bloopers they used for this video!

@RicoMusap-te3om Ай бұрын

I love your honesty!!!

@emcsquared8681 Ай бұрын

This is a decent song by these guys Sultins of Swing is a masterpiece

@mattjohn4731 Ай бұрын

The lyrics quote 'Be-Bop-A-Lula' (Gene Vincent) and 'Baby What I say' (Ray Charles) so it's looking back at the 50's rock.

@Justin-td4bb Ай бұрын

Brothers in Arms is my favourite Dire Straits song

@Shabenn Ай бұрын

The song and video were simply enjoyable. Good reaction.

@noppawut3442 Ай бұрын

❤❤ Dire Straits ❤❤

@colinluckens9591 11 күн бұрын

I'm sorry but I have NO IDEA why you guys don't dig this song much - I think it's AWESOME, and one of my favourites of theirs ❤❤❤❤....who tf CARES if it's different from their other songs, like Sultans of Swing (and who says a band has to make only a certain type of record?)....just take it for what it is!.... and that MIGHTY video is just the icing on the cake❤❤❤❤

@sharonlindseay3980 Ай бұрын

The ultimate feel good song.❤❤❤

@robjohnson5872 Ай бұрын

This song and Twisting By The Pool are just a lighter side to the band. I get what you're saying Oli, but as you said you're only 3 songs deep into the band. When you look at their body of music, you might appreciate it's lightness a little better. Keep on rocking guys.

@weezy8029 Ай бұрын

Awesome, love this jam.

@brandonboucher7090 Ай бұрын

Thanks for spiraling out

@TheDivayenta Ай бұрын

Wonderful. “ Centerfield “ by John Fogerty of CCR is the best baseball song!

@russellstanton7583 Ай бұрын

Guys , I'm back again ! Sultans of Swing Alchemy live !!!

@paullacroix527 Ай бұрын

I would recommend 'Brothers In Arms". Play it on Veterans Day ( I ALWAYS do) or any day. It's a beautiful song!! Great lyrics and unforgettable guitar licks. Enjoy you guys..later.

@sherylstone8804 Ай бұрын

I've enjoyed the song before but never saw the video. Loved it.

@julienielsen4462 Ай бұрын

My fave was Money for nothing but the singing in this song had a country feel that was so catchy.

@thisisitreactions Ай бұрын

It as good. Here is our reacteion: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irOqi9R_08jPloU.html

@Cozy-md5jg Ай бұрын

I love that song. Hate driving while it plays good way to get a ticket. 😂

@letitbesummer6536 Ай бұрын

Corey’s got the joy, baby!

@TracyVoD Ай бұрын

Another great video/reaction guys. I always preferred the earlier Dire Straights music but have grown to appreciate their later stuff over the years also. I like songs of theirs from all their albums but 3 of my favorites are probably from the 1980 "Making Movies" Album: Romeo & Juliet, Tunnel of Love & Skateaway.

@bobschenkel7921 Ай бұрын

When this video was released the sports highlights were current day, and all the players were well know to the people of the time. It was one of my favorite MTV videos, and I am glad you played it, a well loved flashback if you will. Almost any Dire Straits song you play will be great.

@jimwilcox2964 Ай бұрын

Ah the carnival /midway. Worjed for the maintenance dept at Iowa State Fairgrounds. Trucks roll in one day, next morning mostly set up. Last day its up when we left, gone in the morning. Heard some stories, met a few of the higher ups if they came up to the shop. Biggest find after they left. A v-8 engine block. Flash forward a few years, biking through Clarksdale Mississippi heading for a shower got offered a job as a carney. Passed on that because heard the stories, saw how fast stuff went up what pieces were lost loading out plus stiil had to finish that ride

@rosemarywatson1231 Ай бұрын

MTV was my favorite. The video was fire! First time hearing the song?

@EarthWalker2023 Ай бұрын

🔥

@richardbierman9856 7 күн бұрын

Brothers in arms!

@steve-zk5zm Ай бұрын

Thanks for reacting to this song. My favorite Dire Straights song of all and one of my favorite songs of all time. I saw this video back in the day when it came out and liked it. But they did a better video to this same song, without the sports footage. It’s fun stuff, but it has nothing to do with the song, which is about a street musician playing in a tunnel.

@martinl8574 Ай бұрын

If you want their upbeat song try Twisting by the pool!

@terryking8984 Ай бұрын

How about the band The Guess Who - and the song no sugar tonight/ Mother Nature - you’ll love it.

@megandavies8590 24 күн бұрын

I love Skateaway.❤

@hipsville Ай бұрын

Skateaway by Dire Straits would be a great next choice to cover.

@billsimonis Ай бұрын

there were actually 2 videos released. this was the most popular one. the other I believe was concert footage and Johnny busking in the tunnels. This video was mainly shown in america due to american sports bloopers. as the band felt that our sports would be lost to someone outside of the US (at least during that time). the song also mentions several other oldies (50s) songs: i got a woman, mack the knife, be bop a lula, what'd i say, my sweet lovin woman, all songs being played by johnny in the subway tunnels.

@estranhokonsta Ай бұрын

I think you are complicating the situation. It is just a light song they made among many others. A feel good song as was said in the video. As most bands that had a reasonable* amount of albums, they have many types of songs. This is not one of your favourites? That is cool. Everybody has its own tastes.

@kkampy4052 Ай бұрын

Check out The Man's Too Strong. My favorite.

@seanriley199 Ай бұрын

This fills all the characteristics of a classic Motown song, imagine Diana Ross singing this at their record breaking best

@sidiray9269 Ай бұрын

😊👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@RicoMusap-te3om Ай бұрын

You must do sonny liston Mark knofler tribute

@Rick999888 Ай бұрын

Romeo and Juliet if you havent done it and also Lady writer

@freeforever6971 Ай бұрын

MTV!

@slimpickins2371 7 күн бұрын

Do brothers in arms

@melissayost4888 Ай бұрын

A fire song? Telegraph Road live from Alchemy Tour.

@michaelkb8783 Ай бұрын

I don't see an option for a super thanks. :)

@sandergroot5 Ай бұрын

please look to danny vera were mognolias grow

@MAGIKMARTIAN9526 Ай бұрын

GUYS MAYBE YOU WILL REACT TO IT EDDIE MURPHY FEATURING SNOOP DOGG RED LIGHT IT'S NOT LIKE THE ONE HE DID FROM THE '80S TRUST ME

@terryking8984 Ай бұрын

Janis Joplin best female vocals- watch her live Stockholm 1969- song ‘work me lord’ prove me wrong- good luck she’s the best - get ready for stank face

@2Muffins_in-an_Oven Ай бұрын

Why is OlliWooDDA always so distracted? He seems to always be fidgeting with something on his right and then catching a few seconds of the video and going right back to whatever he's messing with. It would be nice if you actually showed a little interest to the music video.

@JamesJohnson-ig6of Ай бұрын

"MONEY FOR NOTHING" By Dire Straits. "A Rocker!"

@vernonallen3370 Ай бұрын

Walk of life isn’t really representative of Dire Straits in the 80’s , generally they were a lot deeper and more progressive with songs like Private investigations, Brothers in arms, Telegraph road, Tunnel of love, Ride across the river, Once upon a Time in the west and the Man’s too strong

@ssdan2 Ай бұрын

Please stop reviewing these top 40 and MTV hits, there is so much better Dire Straits to hear, "On Every Street", "Planet of New Orleans" , "Ride Across The River" and so on! Love your Channel!

@CoolCoyote Ай бұрын

yeah folksy cos of marks finger picking guitar, look its a decent song but for sure they have better and more meaningful tunes, the thing is this was a bit of a commercial song for them

@KWP1111 Ай бұрын

Money for nothing. Dire straights. That the one. Most famous

@bamachine Ай бұрын

That was just a synthesizer you heard being played. Seems like half of the songs in the 80's had synth in them, just like nowadays and autotune. I know Olli is going to get roasted for his reaction but I kind of agree, as a fan of the Dire Straits. This is my least favorite of their hits. I never really liked too much synth. Van Halen also started using far too much synth on later albums when I think Eddie should have been sticking to his guitars.

@DominicanManowarFan Ай бұрын

I don't like this video of this song. I prefer the other version where the guy is playing the guitar for tips in the underground.

@patticrichton1135 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU DominicanManowarFan!! I feel the SAME way, because THAT original version SHOWS WHO they are singing about!! The lyrics have NOTHING to do with American Sports!! I don't understand WHY all the reactors pick THIS video. In fact MARK is WEARING the SAME shirt the "busker" is wearing when he is playing his music in the subway tunnel (the "Tube")

@DominicanManowarFan Ай бұрын

@@patticrichton1135you welcome. It's great to see someone else agree with me about this. I don't understand why Dire Straits made this video that has nothing to do with the song. You're right, i've never see reactors using the original video. I think they would enjoy that video more than this one.

@richardbierman9856 7 күн бұрын

twisting by the pool!

@CjJohns1776 22 сағат бұрын

I believe the "sound" you asked about was a synthesizer. Sort of an organ type instrument

@johnvasilopoulos1503 Ай бұрын

One of the worst songs ever.

@Howdyall Ай бұрын

👎

@patticrichton1135 Ай бұрын

are you serious?? HOW is it the "worst song ever" ? It's a happy, catchy song and it cheers me up and I feel like dancing around....How can THAT be bad?