Those who don't know Mark released a new album that called ONE DEEP RIVER. highly recommend. The album is very different from the songs of Dire Straits but very special.

The reason i like reaction videos is to see people react to music that i love, but is usually at least 30 years old

The thing that will never be the same is how big a part of people's lives and identities music was back then. No video games, no internet, the only way to choose your art was to buy a book or an album. The radio and TV choose what you consume for you, but we could choose our own music to buy and so it became special.

I envy people who were in their 20-30 at the time. This music is a real treasure.

Sting was on the original studio album track. He was also given a co-writing credit, with his vocal resembling 'Don't Stand So Close to Me'. .. Just FYI.

I think , in part, the on stage energy comes from not only the marvellous musicians, but the endless rehearsal, Mark’s perfectionism, and also Mark’s generosity and lack of ego encouraging his band mates to express themselves allowing them to shine as individual musicians as well as being integral parts of the whole, the band. Just delightful!

One thing that really stands out to me watching your Dire Strait reaction videos is how much fun the band seems to be having playing together and making music. A lot of times the members will smile at one another and at the camera as they feel the groove. A lot of bands today seem to be filled with a lot of despair and anger. These guys were having fun.

This was Live Aid in 1985, a series of concerts to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia with Wembley Stadium in London and the John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia being the two primary venues. It was seen by nearly 2 billion people! Bob Geldof, who organised it along with Midge Ure, was desperate to get Dire Straits on board as the headline act in order to persuade others to sign on. That's how huge they were at that time with their Brothers in Arms album on its way to selling over 30m copies and becoming the first CD to sell a million and this track, Money For Nothing, having topped the US Billboard Chart. There was just one problem; Dire Straits were in the middle of a massive year long sold out world tour and were scheduled to play one of a number of nights at Wembley Arena that same night. They felt they couldn't let down the fans who'd bought tickets, so they agreed to play Live Aid in the afternoon. After completing their sound check at the Arena they literally walked across the car park with their instruments to perform at the Stadium before returning to the Arena for their evening gig. Despite only performing two songs, this one and Sultans of Swing, their 20 minute set was the longest time on stage of any act that day. They received a rapturous reception as you can see on this video and put in a great performance. However the next band on was Queen and with Freddie Mercury at the top of his game their performance is the one most remembered.

All you had to do play the tambourine with Dire Straits is be a brilliant saxophonist/flutist/keyboardist/vocalist and whatever else the band needed like Chris White :)

I am feeling what you were feeling!This was an extraordinary day,never to be repeated, all thanks to the vision& sheer bloodymindness of Bob Geldof & of course all of the artists involved.And the Sun shone all day!

Yet another killer Riff by Mark. Guitar genius!

Fun story, the guy in the red coat is named Jack Sonni. not too long before this, he was working at a guitar shop in New York before Mark asked him to join Dire Straits. a month later, he's playing in front of 600 million people for this performance at Live Aid.

Sting is singing I want my MTV. What was the special energy? The whole day was buzzing with special energy and it infected every band.

Yes! to all you said about reaction videos; exactly why I watch them. And as you now know, Yes, Mark really is this good. (Sting, too.)

I try to keep up with modern music through the teenagers me and my wife host here in Toronto, as part of an international student placement program. In my 7 year experience, students from South America know rap artist's and Taylor Swift, maybe AC/DC and Pink Floyd, while the kids from South-East asia are mainly into Black/Pink girl bands, to generalize broadly. Very few have even heard the Beatles or anything western over 20 years old. Here in Toronto we have local talent like the WeekEnd and Drake and it is nice to see some of our students expanding their musical horizons by listening with me to some of "my music". One thing that I have noticed above all has been the movement away from electric guitar led bands to the more formulaic single female artist singing over trance-like sounds. I am thankful when I see someone like you feeling the emotions we felt watching and listening to these great artists. Sorry if I am so long-winded, I enjoy your reactions so much.

I think you just nailed what I like about reaction videos, it is older me reliving the sheer enjoyment through a younger person's eyes and them discovering the music I grew up on. Another really good reaction.

The intro by Sting was originally the intro to the police live version of Don’t Stand so Close to Me which the police performed around the world years earlier and was later adapted for Dire Straits

"The guy with the tambourine" is saxophonist Chris White. He also plays flute on Brothers In Arms.

Thanks!

Ive never really heard someone put their finger on why I watch reaction videos!! Makes sense! Keep them coming!!

There are also nice versions of MFN with Eric Clapton ( numerous gigs from 1988-1990 plus the one from Concert for Montserrat 1997 with Sting as well plus Phil Collins on drums

I got close I mean really close at a gig at the SECC Glasgow, a member of the crew gave me an Access All Areas Pass. ❤ I will never forget that night.

I grew up with these songs and saw this performance live on TV. It’s great to see your emotional reaction to this video. It takes me back to the days when I discovered the Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler 40 years ago…

Great reaction, this is such a fun watch. I love the story behind the song. Mark overhead a couple of delivery men in a store in the US looking at mtv on the TV and saying these lines. He had to get a pen from the cashier to note them down. This song reminds me of my 80s childhood! 🎉

I didn't see any explanation of the lyrics below, and I apologize if I missed it. This song came out just as cable television was getting some momentum in America. An early cable television success story was the Music Television network - MTV for short. They played a lot of early music videos early on, and had a limited following at first. They promoted themselves with a marketing campaign that used the phrase "I want my MTV", and it was ubiquitous. Part 2: Mark K. was at an appliance store and happened to hear a conversation between a couple of delivery guys, as a song played on MTV on the background. These guys were commenting on how the performers were wealthy and had everything they could want, just for playing music. "That ain't working," they agreed. Mark took inspiration from this and the result is a masterpiece that people still enjoy and love fifty years later.

I never thought I'd enjoy watching reaction videos, but seeing young peeps experiencing the music I've loved for decades is pretty special. It's like getting to nerd out with a good friend sharing great music. For a fantastic song that was played without vocals, allowing you to concentrate on the guitar and how Mark makes you feel stuff through his talent, check out "Wild Theme (Local Hero) [Nimes -92 ~ HD]".

I was there for that day it was absolutely amazing

Loved this reaction!

It wasn't just Queen who stole the show at Band-Aid DS came on earlier and really got the place jumping. Mark overheard delivery guys talking about MTV that was playing in the store where they were working

money for nothing and your tricks for free. watched this live when i was a kid at home, it was transmitted live for all over the world.....hey chicks are not for free lol

They guy with the tambourine is Chris White, he's plays the sax and did background vocals in songs without sax. Also that Gibson was part of an aution of Marks excess guitars recently, even though it's a 1982 reissue of a 1959 lLes Paul that guitar sold for more than 750.000 dollars. Mark has bought some real vintage Les Pauls after that and still has a 58 and a 59

Glad Jack Sonni has been mentioned, he is what made this incarnation of the band the best in my view. Gave them so much more energy. This gig was in the middle of a 13 night run at Wembley area, just across the road. I was lucky enough to see them a few weeks later at the NEC in Birmingham. Fun fact, the drum tech Joop de Korte, is also on percussion next to the drum kit.

Pls do next You and Your Friend by Mark and Dire Straits from the live concert On The Night 1993. Thank you so much.

i love to see your emotions

Sting sang that part on the studio version of the song but was not part of Dire Straits. This was from the Live Aid concert. If you ever get the chance to spend a couple of days watching all of the performances, it would be time well spent. We were sad that at some point, we had to sleep and miss some of the acts. Fortunately, MTV replayed them later.

musicians were so involved...and they liked to play together and share precious moments. today is rather different

If you love incredible arrangements, you simply must watch Going Home from Alchemy Live.

You describe so well the feeling these mastetpieces arouse in oneself, especially when seen througj others’ eyes. You captured the complicity amongst the band members through their gaze and particylarly via their knowing smiles. As if they share a secret they only know, but though you dont understand it for technical ignoramce, you feel it all the same and smile accordingly! It’ s just magic. And yes, though we are a bit nostalgic, that doesn’ t mean Art belongs to a particular era. There are always people that will continue to bring wonder. Subscribed to your channel after your first reaction to Dire straits. Kind of rejuvinates and brings to the spotlight. At least it’s how I perceive it. Bravo!

An another fun fact, this is the only Dire Straits song with another writing credit. Sting is credited as a writer because the line he sings at the beginning "I want my mtv" uses the same 4 notes and melody from The Police song " don't stand so close to me"

Wonderful reaction. I am definitely feeling it as I always do when Mark plays. But this was especially fun. This is the Live Aid concert..if you aren't familiar with it, check it out. Thanks

Great reaction, your reaction is quite authentic due to your knowledge of music, due to your skills also of course, but also your honest and open approach to the sound and feel of musical experiences. I was at Wembley Stadium that day and Sting elevated the energy of Dire Straits on that particular song. Other acts that really worked were U2, Queen and David Bowie.

Dude. I’m loving your reaction videos to the Dire Straits music. It’s beautiful. I always watch these with a reminder of my dearly departed dad. He adored Knopfler. And I’ve inherited that love myself. And to see you react this way moves me massively. ❤

It's great to see a reaction as sincere as yours today, very good, especially for those who are fans of Mark and DS. Mark played many times with different artists, but as you liked "Gibson´s", I suggest listening to "Feel like going home", in partnership with Tom Jones. Epic.

You're so right about reaction videos man. Nice to see some real honesty and feeling for once though. Theres too many fake reactions out there which ruins the whole point. But you obviously love and appreciate what you're listening too :) Keep it up.

Hi again, As I understand, Sting is credited with co-writing Dire Strait's hit song 'Money For Nothing' without having any input on the body of the music and lyrics, which were written & arranged, as on all 6 albums of DS songs, by Mark Knopfler. Sting's singing of 'I want my MTV' which used the melody from The Police's "Don't Stand So Close to Me”, initiated the demand by Sting’s management (not Sting) for a songwriting credit. Someone on KZfaq once quipped, ‘that was indeed Money for Nothing’. 😂 Sting & Mark were friends and apparently Mark had already offered a songwriting credit to Sting for his contribution, who at that time turned it down.. BTW I like you even more now, I also love Tolkiens Lord of the Rings, read the book when I was very young, and a am a diehard fan of Peter Jackson’s movie trilogy, I watch it a couple of times a year. Another great reaction thank you. I❤MK with DS & Solo

I love your reactions, you are so cute! I remember watching this on the day it was performed, special day 😊

Thank you for the video, I feel the energy you put into your upload.

Geordie lads from Newcastle our neck of the woods ❤❤❤❤

One of the best songs Mark Knopfler wrote when with Dire straits was "Planet of New Orleans".His guitar work and lyrics were excellent. Plse respond to Live in New York when he played a slightly extended version.

Sting sings I want my MTV, which was the slogan of the MTV network. They wanted people to tell their cable TV provider to offer MTV, which used to play music videos all day, every day.

MTV .. Dire Straits was the first ever artist to feature on Music TeleVision MTV

You would dig Private investigations!

Nop, You need react to Money For Nothing (Live Wembley 1985) or (Live On Night 1992)... Is other leveln🤙

Please react to Joe Bonamassa Slow Gin at the Royal Albert Hall, it is one of the greatest guitar songs/solos ever performed.

Money For Nothing really has a certain energy to it, especially the live versions. If I need some enwcery I just blast this over the speakers. Really think it is a shame that the audio recording quality of Dire Straits at Live Aid is not that great. Did you catch Sting singing the wrong lyrics at 6:00?

Money for Nothing is quite hard to play. Getting the tone is pretty straightforward using a Gibson, Marshall amp cranked up with a half opened Wah. It really cuts through the mix.

I want my MTV......lol

It's live aid 1985y Wembley, Queen stole the show on this concert! They can stole show, but they are no match for god of music Mark Knofler!

Please do reaction to Calling Elvis On The Night LIVE...

You you liked this version ten watch the version from royal Albert hall, with Dire Straits, Sting, Eric Clapton and Phil Collins !

There is a version with not just Sting on backing vocals, but Eric Clapton on rhythm guitar, and Phil Collins on drums at a charity event for Monserrat. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLJijNJjrMmwm4U.html

V štúdiovej verzii tiež to naspieval sting. Možno by bolo fajn si dostudovat viacej informácií ohľadom Dire Straits a podľa mňa jedného z najlepších gitaristov ktorý sa na tejto planéte narodil.

I’ve seen your reactions on Pink Floyd and i loved it. If you’re looking for another PF song to react to, check out Marooned. One of Gilmours best guitar works

Check out Brothers in arms from Wembley 85 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irBzgsZm25urlHk.html&ab_channel=Bruno it will make you cry. Also Money for nothing from that same concert. I think much better than this.

Who handed him an out of tune guitar?!