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The Dad was right, how dare they cut off Mark's legendary solo

Burch is an OG. He knows you MUST hear the full solo. Awesome job guys!

This is the start of the legend, Mark Knopfler, you should watch the live version of this song from the Alchemy live concert.

Nice reaction! Should have chosen the Alchemy Live version though - it showcases even more how fantastically understated MK's guitar playing is...

This song will always be one of my favorite songs not just because it’s an awesome song, but because I have very specific memory and feelings from my teenage years. I was at a friends house one summer evening and it was perfect weather, perfect temperature, nice breeze, his pool water was perfect, and not a care in the world. His mother and father were blasting some pretty cool tunes and this is one of them. And for some reason for the 3 1/2, four minutes that this song was on, everything just seemed right in the world. When I don’t hear this song for a while, and I hear again, it brings me back to those times.

Glad Alexis was watching with someone that knew the song so she didn't miss out on that solo at the end.

You want to hear the best version search it with “alchemy live” the extended live solo is amazing! Definitely a must watch/listen!

This song is brilliant. No other song contains so much tension and simple grooves at the same time. It works on so many levels. The bass line comes out of the floor an carries all the of Mark Knofler's unpredictable, yet totally predictable arpeggio and cathartic soloing. No other song or band can walk that line the way Dire Straits does. I never turn this song off if it comes across the radio or stream I'm listening to. Amazing song from start to finish.

Big shout out to the dad for playing the solo! It’s what makes the song so special. Salute to you sir🫡

Whenever this song comes on you just can't help but sing along to the solo

So, I was born in El Salvador in 75, moved to Canada in 1990 when I was 14 , started immersing myself in English music, I did know about dire straits because of money for nothing, but when I stumbled upon sultans of swing I was just blown away and went to research it and found out how it was inspired by watching what I gather might have been a jazz band

I think Terry Williams was a more exciting drummer . Love MK's tight , clean , crisp playing , a master of his craft !

"Guitar George" and "Harry" are Aussies George Young and Harry Vanda who were the mainstays of the Easybeats and produced the first albums of George's brothers (Angus and Maclolm) and their band AC/DC

The solo in this song is one of the most recognizable riffs ever in rock, so I'm glad you added the rest at the end. I remember when the computer animation that MTV used for VJ Max Headroom and that the Dire Straits used in the Money For Nothing video was considered very high tech and cutting edge at the time. Money For Nothing would be a good song for Alexis to hear more of Knopfler singing, along with Sting. 🙏✌️

I love this song too. And The way Mark Knopfler plays the guitar is almost inimitable. Great 😎👍

The most amazing thing about Mark Knopfler is that he's left-handed but mastered a right-handed guitar to a level most right-handed players can only dream of attaining. His lyrics show that he used to be a journalist before going pro.

LMBO!! I knew from the intro that Burch was going to find some way to finish off the song. And Burch, you were absolutely right to do so.

A friend of mine saw them in concert in 91 and said they put on one of the best concerts next to Floyd he saw, it was I think The Brothers in Arms tour if I'm not mistaken. All hail Burch for finding the solo instead of going oh well song over, you wanted Alexis and everyone else to get the full song and your works appreciated. Mark Knopfler one of my all time top guitarists. Great reaction.

I like how in one interview Mark said he doesn't think he's a good singer, so he let his guitar sing like 50% of the time . Love the Alchemy Live version of this song

*Thank you for taking the time to make and post this excellent video♪♫♪*

Phenomenal musician. Mark Knoffler is the most unique melody maker. His chord progressions are mind blowing. His ability to accent his voicings is unmatched. FYI you two have become an addiction to watch. Thank u both so much

So right. Whoever cut that solo off at the end should never edit videos.

Guitar George is the older brother of Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC. Harry is Harry Vanda, George's band mate.

The bass player, John Illsley, owns a local pub to me down here in Hampshire UK and lives the quiet life. Gets asked "when are you getting back together?"regularly. Serious money has been offered but the answer is always "Maybe one day...". Ain't going to happen though. 😄 Mark Knopfler lives near to him here on the south coast. Best band in the world. I first heard them when I was working in the USA late 70's, blew me away. Came home to the UK bursting to tell about them only to find they'd just broken out here. Loved them since.

I can't believe you chose the shorter version! ;D It is such a wholesome rock song. Who wouldn't like to have a steady bar gig where he'd play so awesomely that other musicians would write songs about them? and it was their debut album too. That's why they were so slim - boys were really putting everything into music and had scarcely any money for food. Just look at the several years' difference in the video for money for nothing, when they'd eaten enough.

Thank you for completing the solo, you are right, it is an integral part of the whole production. It’s incredible to watch live.❤❤❤

ohhhh man, what a song! Mark is one of the best guitar players ever!

I agree completely about the outro. Thanks for doing that.

Their performance of this Live at Wembley is iconic!

Mark is a great guitarist. Recognized by other professional guitarists and a unique sound with his finger picking.

I wish that you had played their LIVE version at the ALCHEMY concert. You’d have loved the drumming then! But still, an awesome band.

Thank you for pulling up the solo....it is a must for this song.

Great reaction and great job by Burch to correct an error by the band. Dire Straits is such a classic band from my youth and young adulthood. Could you react to Telegraph Road next please!

I love to see young people being turned on to great music. Enjoy. I saw them live in the early 80s the best live band I ever saw.

Mark Knopfler is my girls favorite. We saw him at Berkeley 3 years ago. He asked the crowd what they thought about him retiring and everyone yelled NOOOOO!!! He laughed and said come on. Then played an amazing concert. Wasn’t a big fan till that concert.

It's interesting the way that Mark uses his voice and the picking guitar ! Like dialogue, he speaks and after the guitar is answering doing this like an inter-dialogue because he answering himself but the guitar take an important place in the dialogue when realize the solos specialize en the interludio, there's no any doubt that this is one of the most iconic melodies of the 80's times!

I am so glad you played the entire thing, I was crying as if something was missing in my life!

I saw Dire Straits in Germany in 1980 after the Making Movies album had been released. They were immense. My brother, however, saw them in the 70s in a pub called the Greyhound in Fulham, London.

You should show her the live from Wembley version of Tunnel Of Love. It's a long one, but, imo, it's the best version of that song.

Mark’s solo song, Fare Thee Well Northumberland, is a good example of him actually singing.

Mark is not only a guitarist but also a songwriter. He did magic in my opinion !

mark knopfler is one of the all time great guitarists, up there with australians tommy emmanuel and ian moss, if you haven't heard them try classical gas by tommy, and bow river by cold chisel, live from the ringside tour, the band ian was in

I love you didn't let that go. Great reaction

Most people only hear the guitar playing etc and dont really get the words.But the words are very sad and poignient. Its about the end of an era. It means a lot to English people of my generation. I went in so many pubs like this in the 60s and 70s .I am 77.

I grew up listening to this and many more from Mark Knopfler. Took me right back to those cassette tape days when I'd rewind and play that again and again. Every chord, every nuance of that song is deeply familiar to me. Top shelf stuff.

coolest guitar riffs in music history

There is no reason ever to cut that solo out. That is the most amazing finger picking EVER.

Ok, you guys got me. You pop up in my recommendations all the time and I love the reactions you do to my favorites. But Burch going back to make sure you get that outro solo sealed it for me. I’m now a subscriber. Keep the great reactions coming while I go burn through the back catalog.

Dire Straits is a very cool pick. The rhythmic timing and laid back vocals of Mark Knophler are always a welcome mesh of music and storytelling. I'd love to see you guys react to STAKEAWAY and INDUSTRIAL DISEASE. Because they rarely unearthed on these channels. They are brilliant, cool, jazzy, and well played. Mark Knophler worked at a newspaper earlier in his life, which explains how he writes the songs from the viewpoint of a reporter. We know eventually that MONEY FOR NOTHING will make an appearance on the channel. I will be interested in Alexis' take on the early use of computer graphics. Until then, enjoy

You must watch the live version of this song! It's a totally different experience altogether!

Well played my friend. That's what I'm taking about. Don't be denied

Mark knopfler the reason i play the guitar love this song!

And I'd never realised before today that you can sing the chorus of Fleetwood Mac's 'Go Your Own Way' over parts of this song! 😁 Thank you for your good vibes, you two! 😊👍

The first time l heard this song, it immediately caught my attention, back in the 70's. I was listening intently to it, not knowing who it was and thought,."Hmmm, this is a different style for Bob Dylan, who l thought at first was singing this. Mark wrote some great music and his playing style was unique. Catch The Every Brothers cover of their song 'Why Worry', that is live, where Mark and Chet Atkins share the guitar intro. It's absolutely spot on. And with the Everly Brothers haunting harmonies, it is beautiful. By the way, l enjoy your analysis of songs.

Like "Sultans of Swing," Knopfler's experience in an appliance store In the U.S. was the basis of the lyrics to "Money for Nothing." He overheard some workers setting up store displays and moving merchandise around talking about the videos that were being played on MTV at the time and one stated the artists were getting "Money for nothing" and the rest, as they say, is history.

There is a remake of this song that leo moracchioli does with Mary spender that is really well done but it's a little heavier with the guitar but it sounds fantastic, just saying it might be something to check out.

When I reached drinking age, this song was hot. For years I never had seen him play. Then, I saw him and his finger-style ways. Wild. Him and Derek Trucks. Blows my mind.

this was real talent and muscians

MK is a legend and no pick! I did a cover of this (on my channel... shameless) because I learned it for my dad. Thanks for playing the end. Glad I found you guys

Cheers dude, Awesome awesome tune.. one of the most iconic tunes by an iconic musician and band🤙.. Mark Knopler is an absolute legend, no question...his guitar doesn't just play music it actually talks🤙.. One of my best tunes 'Sultans of Swing ' to this day and listen to it constantly especially the guitar rift at the end...

Thank you! The best part of the performance!

I can't believe they edited out such an iconic part of the song, I don't know why I'm so mad

Always a great one to watch with reactors - thanks - i enjoyed watching this with you - even if it finished too soon.

Thank you for playing all of that!!!

This is just a song you crank up on the radio when it comes on and sing along to.

This was the original video that someone produced in 1978. They have synchronised a live 'Sultans' jam over the music from the studio version. This video without the solo at the end could have happened for several reasons. Possibly they wanted it to be radio friendly and edited it to fit within the time guideline? Maybe the video footage at the end didn't go so well with the studio backing music? Either way, I think the whole band would have preferred to feature the final solo in its entirety in the video clip. I had this same clip on a VHS my parents taped from TV when I was growing up and it was the same as the video is now. The video itself hasn't changed since whoever produced the clip, so in other words, it's the video-maker's fault lol. Sorry I had to stop and defend Mark and Dire Straits, they are my everything :) Cool video though, thanks XD

Hello, Alexis and Burch: Your videos so far have a nice feel to them and I will be seeing what you have done. Good reaction; Nice AKG headphones.

Now play "Brothers in Arms" for her.

A timeless classic.

Thanks for finding the end of the song. If I remember correctly back in 1984 when MTV started the first song was Money for Nothing by Dire Straits.

you two hit the nail on the head with your obeservations/comments ! Great to see that .... cheers!

How can anybody sit still while listening to that song!

Great album too. Mark is one of the GOATS. So good!

Like I saw someone else say in a comment on a DS video: Mark tells the story, his guitar sings the song. MK is an absolute legend, one of the best guitarists ever and an absolutely amazing songwriter.

I’m 44 and my dad played this album non stop, it’s practically the anthem to my child hood.

Cool reaction guys. I must have listened to this song hundreds of times.

Heart , Crazy On You live on Midnight Special would be a cool one.

Brilliant voice!! He comes from Newcastle UK .same place has Eric Burton off the Animals and Chris rea.They have that lovely jordie sound!

Terry Williams the drummer is a Welsh man from Swansea, Wales UK He came in the Pub where I worked.If I hadn't been told I would have not known Stayed in the background, but wasn't difficult.Just happy and chilled.Home.🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

This song is fire. Ride or drive or just walk or just lay on bed, this is the song.

I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard this song, and it literally ingrained itself into my lifes soundtrack. I was 9 years old, standing around watching the men in my family building massive jeeps, that were the precursor to rock climers today. And beer was involved! 😃👍🏻🍺🍻

Whenever I hear this song it makes me feel like sleeping. It happens with some songs people listen to.

THANK YOU BURCH!!! I can't stand when reactors miss out on iconic and simply necessary sections of songs because the videos they choose don't include them. And it's not their fault obviously they don't know if they haven't heard before right? Lol anyways you saved the day man. Love the channel! Great reaction you two!

That red Fender just sold for $530,000 a couple weeks ago. Legend!

The video was probably edited it to make it MTV friendly. They also removed a verse and the lead out of the Grateful Dead’s touch of gray to make it fit “air time “

Subscribed! Going back to hear the outro solo ftw.

Nice job calling them out for cutting off the end of the song ! 👍

Man, that solo was just getting started.

Dire Straits Sultans of Swing ALCHEMY LIVE is so much better. You should do that one because it has so much more and has a longer guitar lead and everyone having a good time. The drummer's dad is in the audience hearing him play for the first time.

I feel your pain, it is disappointing that they cut off the last part, which is the biggest part of the song, I'm glad you played a studio version of the song to show the completion of the song, instead of just letting it slide.

Burch is right. The outro solo of this song is a large part of the song. So glad that Alexsis gets to enjoy these gems.

It was probably cut for MTV

This song is Evergreen 🤘

What a song...

Live version is a must!

It's criminal that the video fades out just as that solo starts.

Lived next door to their drummer in the 80’s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

With due respect sir,I really want both of you to try from Alchemy live concert,the guitar solos were more intense ❤

I saw a documentary about Mark and he said he thinks he does things others find hard because he is left handed. Apparently back in the day there were few left handed guitars around and they were expensive, so he learned to play right handed.