_"Who is he?"_ The guy in the white shirt is Gordon "Sting" Sumner, former lead singer of The Police and massive solo artist in his own right. His line is "I want my MTV," which at the time the song came out was the MTV jingle. Of course that was so long ago that Music Television (MTV for short) was still actually showing music videos all day. 😂

Can't believe you've never heard Sting and the Police. WOW 😮 you're in for a real treat. "Every little thing" "Don't stand so Close to Me" " Fields of Gold" "Wrapped around Your Finger" "Synchronicity"

Mark Knopfler wrote this song after hearing delivery men in a store in New York commenting on the wall of TV's that were all tuned to MTV, he wrote down what he heard and turned that into this song. For the guitar sound Mark wanted the guitar to sound like ZZ Top since they were very popular on MTV at the time.Dire Straits was the band that played right before Queen at Live Aid, you can hear part of their set in the background of the "Bohemian Rapsody" movie.

back when MTV played music videos all day 24/7

That's Sting, lead singer of the Police. Dire Straits recorded their album "Brothers In Arms" in Monserat and Sting happen to be there, so they recruited him to add vocals on this song.

Dire Straits were arguably the biggest band in the world at this point and only managed a lunchtime slot because they happened to have a show of their own at Wembley Arena, literally across the car park, that very night. Look out for the Wembley '85 show which was recorded for TV only 3 days before this which includes great versions of Sultans of Swing and Tunnel of Love.

That Live Aid 1985 concert at Wembley and the JFK Stadium was the finest line-up of talent ever to appear in one concert. Bob Geldof did well to put all that together. I watched it on TV at the time. Keep up the good work Millie! :)

Ohhhh Millie, Yesss!! That's Sting of course!! He was very popular with Police, and having him at the start of this song is an iconic move from Dire Straits 🥰Such a great party song!!! So many memories!!!

For Police songs with Sting singing, and he plays bass guitar...try; Roxanne__Message in a Bottle__Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic__Don’t Stand So Close to Me__Every Breath You Take__Walking On The Moon__Spirits in the Material World__De Do Do__King Of Pain...and more.

Sting is credited as a co-writer of the song because the "I want my MTV" part is musically the same as "Don't stand so close to me" in the song of the same name that Sting wrote.

We got us a $300.00 phone bill, back in 1989. My six year old son discovered "The Box". A service that you could call and request songs, 3 for$3.99 and they would be played on a cable channel. He was hardly ever left alone in the house, or so we thought! We didn't have to pay because he was only six.

Awesome reaction! Definitely check out Sting and absolutely check out his early years in a group called The Police. The final group of "I want my MTv" that they sing is actually in the style of The Police song Don't Stand so Close to me.

The "Other Guitarist" in the red jacket just passed away recently (Jack Sonni RIP)

Dire Straits - Sultans of swing (Alchemy live) this is all you need 😉

If you like Sting's voice, please check out the Police, of course, and also his solo work such as "Fields of Gold." Also, "I want my MTv" was an early marketing slogan for MTv, which, by the way, I was an original employee of those many years ago. I am a musician/songwriter now but back then I was the Manager of Finance. I have an MBA in Finance.

Check out Ride Across The River, live in Sydney 1986. Has an incredible call and response with the guitar and a flute.

dire straits calling Elvis live on the night 1993 an epic opener to a live concert you wont be disappointed and another 1 is you and your friend from the same concert thanks for your reaction

If you like Sting's voice, you should check out his band 'Police' also his solo tracks.

"I want my MTV" was MTV's catch phrase back in the 80s. That was Sting, lead singer and bassist for the Police, singing that opening. They had tons of hits in the 80s and were at the height of their popularity around the time Live Aid took place. Check them out. "Synchronicity ll", "Spirits in the Material World", "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "Every Breath You Take" are just a few of their best. Mark Knopfler was the guitar player/singer of Dire Straits. Great guitarist, so-so singer. Check out "Sultans of Swing".

Late Sting, a wonderful voice. he was the bassist for the band The Police.

Gotta luv Dire Straits ....Best Finger Finger Style Guitar Ever

Millie, Mark Knopfler is one of the best fingerstyle guitarists in rock. Look for a 1998 performance by Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Sting, and Phil Collins in Montserrat - "Money for Nothing" and "Brothers in Arms." Plus, songs from the other three legends and more...

You would have so much fun at a big concert like this. You are open to different music and that is a gift. 😊

When it comes to Sting being on this song. It all started when Dire Straits was recording this song because when MTV was just coming out, they asked bands to create songs to be featured on first season of MTV. The lead guitarist and lead singer of Dire Strait's overheard moving crew workers across the street from their recording studio and created a song based on what they overheard. They even asked Sting come on to be backup vocals for the track

I was 19 and I was there. My first ever concert. It's has only been in later years that I have realised how epic it really was.

In Philadelphia, USA. There were also Live Aid Presentations. It was simultaneous in both countries: England and USA. Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin Reunion (Pil Collins on Drums) Black Sabbath and Ozzy's, Mick Jagger, Tina Tune......... There is even a beautiful donation from Mick Jagger and Tina Tuner.

most iconic guitar riff in the 80s... Millie: nice drums!

It was the beginnign of MTV. The video had lots of computer graphics, which made it great for showing on the tv. With the added line from Sting, how could MTV not play this all the time . Please watch the video! oh, and i think we can look forward to some reactions to the police 🙂

it's such an MTV song..those first couple cords..man that's like when MTV was the DISNEY of music television, remember WHEN Disney was magical?

This was the second video to ever be shown on MTV.

what a great voice Sting had Activist in the Preservation of Forests, Against World Hunger. He is sorely missed today.

in the 70's Dare Straits invited Sting and this masterpiece of Rock and Roll came out.

yes Millie sting was only in the song Money for Nothing and sing to in the album version ,

Fortress Around Your Heart

If you haven't seen it, you really need to watch Dire Straits, Sultans of Swing, in the Alchemy Live performance from 1983. One of the best live performances in rock. The guy in the white shirt is Sting. He sang on the album version of the song. He is not a part of Dire Straits. He was in The Police before going solo. Mark Knopfler finger picks like he is playing a banjo, with the banjo roll. That is used heavily in this song. Only way you can get it to sound right.

You reacted to Queen's Live Aid performance. This was right before. Like Freddie, Brian, John, and Roger are waiting in the wings to go on next.

This song was written around the founding of Music TeleVision (MTV) that was the first U.S. TV station TOTALLY devoted to rock, pop music videos -- the whole theme of guys working physical jobs moving kitchen appliances like refrigerators watching and going, DAMN, I'm in the wrong line of work -- Look what these guys are getting away with for strumming guitars & pounding drums -- "Money for nothing, and your chicks for FREE" -- Still HILARIOUS to this day -- and yea, agree w/ comments you NEED to get into reviewing The Police that Sting played bass and was the lead singer in ....... Have I missed that?

Millie,you should have been born in the second half of the 60's like many of us Gen-Xers! You would have absolutely loved it! When the Live Aid concerts aired, I was 19! For more of Sting's music, react to the Police.

What a deep dive you need to do. Dire Straits is possibly the biggest non-metal rock group of the 80s and 90s. This one is from Brothers In Arms - whole album is simply rammed with the biggest tunes of the mid to late 80s. Their back catalogue is outrageous. So many songs you've probably heard in a bar somewhere. The Dire Straits bass player, John Ilsley is amazing - totally on the fingers. Without the heavy bass Dire Straits songs would be nothing but he's so taken for granted. Sole surviving original band member except for Mark Knopfler on lead guitar/vocals.

The Beatles , The Rolling Stone, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Quem, Ozzy Osbourne...... Great Hits, Great English Artists I'm a big fan.

MTV was a cable television channel that specialized in Music Television. It started off as the only place to watch Music Videos. Now they have totally changed the format to something unrecognizable

Always i mean always goose bumbs when i listen this

Millie As you know MTV was a channel for music videos until powers at be remove the format for useless crap reality shows. I am amazed MTV still have an award show for videos even though they discorded music videos. Back in 2008. The Police: Sting (Gordon Sumner), Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland reunited for final tour. My friends and I luckily enough to see them live. Awesome concert!

the reason they got sting on the song was because he didnt think the song would be very big lol

If you want to dip deeper into Stings songs you should start with 'The Police' and 'Message in a Botte', ''Roxanne', 'Don't Stand so Close to Me', 'So Lonely', 'Can't Stand Loosing You', 'Walking otn the Moon', 'Bring on the Night', 'The Bed's Too Big Without You'' 'De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da', 'Every Breath You Take and ' Wrapped Around Your Finger'

Lots to follow up here for you Millie. Dire Straits' guitar player/singer, Mark Knopfler, is one of the most beautiful guitar players ever and he's had a long career after Dire Straits ended. Your next step should be the hit that made them: Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live concert): the guitar work and the drumming will make your head explode. Sting was lead singer of the very famous band The Police and has also had a long and sucessful solo career, including acting. if you want something spooky to react to over Halloween, then check out his solo track Moon Over Bourbon Street, which was inspired by the Anne Rice Vampire novels.

Sting "Shape of my heart" ❤ What a musician

Bass is tone and pulse, the soul of bands, Millie

7:19 that was my same reaction to the guitar solo 😆

The lyrics come from an overheard conversation standing line at Sears.

Millie that guy in the white shirt was a guest of the Band Dire Straits and his name is Sting The lead singer of The Police and had a great Solo acts.

Oh my 80’s golden childhood song! Pls react midnight oil’s song, “power and passion” or “beds are burning”.

se tivesse uma máquina de tempo, eu gostaria de ver a millie no Live Aid com o Queen e Dare Straits.

world made 2 rock events that is out of this world. woodstock and live aid. MTV was super fantastic when it broke through, we could see all our idols dancing and do what rockstars do.

When MTV started in 1984 this was the song they used.

When Live Aid was broadcast, it was from a number of different big cities around the world. When an act finished in one place, they would switch to another city with famous bands from that county. The Live Aid broadcast took a better part of the day, simultaneously around the world. Watched by lots around the world.

no early eighties MTV was the firs music video show about 1979

There’s a live version played at the Monserat with Sting , Phil Collins on drums and Eric Clapton on guitar it’s pretty cool

The jazz/flamenco/classical finger picking style is part of why Dire Straits had such a distinctive sound.

I remember watching this and the MTV dj expressing amazement that Sting was going to sing this, not realizing he's the guy on the record.

a great Dire Straits song is Telegraph Road, worth the listen... have a good day :)

FOR ALTERNATIVE GUITAR FINGERING STYLES You should check out JEFF HEALEY (RIP)! He was a Blind Guitarist and played it on his lap! VERY Inspirational!

You should watch “Roxanne” by the police, Sting is the singer. Great reaction!!

Check out Sons of Apollo covers Comfortably Numb from 2018 concert. Also a metal singer covers Amazing Grace. Both are simply amazing.

dire straits paricipate in Live Aids only with there with 2 most famous songs Money for nothing and sultans of swing , Money for nothing was a song that knopfler the singer and guitarrist wrote for and inspiration when he was in a store and listen to people talking about mtv and refrigatiors , then when the album was recording in Monserrat islad invited to sing parts of the song to sting that was in a vacation in that island

That’s Sting Millie 😊 He was the lead singer for an iconic band called The Police. Check ‘em out , you will ❤ it

Sting is lead singer...and bassist...for the Police. They are/were a 3 man British band. If you like bass guitar and Sting's voice you surely would really like the Police.

He Millie, did you hear it? Your name is in the song! at 5.27 minutes he sings Millie ... onair! :))

Sting is the lead singer of The Police. If you listen it's about playing music on MTV, and the video has cries for I want my guitar

At starting the song... hearing "Who is he" when Sting start singing?!?!?!?!? You don't knowed Sting before now?!?!? Leader of THE POLICE BAND (their most famous song "MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE" and grat solist singer (DESERT ROSE one of his most songs)?!?!? OOOOHHH MYYYY GHOOOSSS ...... this is INCREDIBLE.

Millie, brings The Police and Sting to your Channel.

Try Sting's "Fields of Gold" and the live version of "Desert Rose".

While the song takes the piss out of MTV, artists on MTV, and people watching those videos it became the most popular video on the channel 😅

How do you define “Bluesy”. It’s an important question.

Bass is very important for the fullness of Rock n Roll

Ok I just have to say that you look like a model today! Without your Speckies and the way you did your hair and makeup! I am not sure if I should watch this cause that is a little distracting to me Millie! You look amazing!

Written by Mark Knopfler and Sting. Mark Knopfler wrote most of the lyrics. The chords match some of the chords in Synchronicity 2, which Sting wrote for his band The Police 40 years ago 🎂. Sting sang lead vocals and played mostly bass and keyboards with The Police. In 1983, 40 years ago 🎂, The Police recorded their last studio album. The band was going to break up. But guitarist Andy Summers got some advice from the late George Martin, RIP. The Police finished the album and a tour, with Bryan Adams opening some of the dates. The album Synchronicity was their bestselling album. Every Breath You Take defeated Billie Jean and Beat It as the Billboard Song of 1983 and the Grammy for Original Song of 1983. Then, The Police broke up 💔 In 1985, Sting recorded this song, his first solo album and a song with Phil Collins. No wonder Sting was busy as a bee 🐝 that years! L 🤣L Suggested videos 📹: 1 The Police perform Synchronicity 2 and Phil Collins with Sting perform Take Me Home and 3 Mark Knopfler and Randy Newman sing Money That Matters.

Oh, you have got to check out some Sting videos. You will like him.

Sting of course, being the lead singer and bass guitarist with The Police for many years, then embarking on a very successful solo career. I'd suggest his album, "Nothing Like The Sun." The whole album is magnificent, but two tracks stand out for me: "Sister Moon," and his jazzy version Hendrix's "Little Wing." Really terrific stuff.

You talk about being inspired, well Mark Knopfler has inspired millions of people to learn the guitar, myself included, and he and Mike Oldfield are the reason i play fingerstyle. Next from Dire Straits should be You and Your Friend live.

Following up with Sting recs: Lots of good songs with The Police, as well as solo tracks. Maybe his solo song "Desert Rose", and the Police "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic", "Every Breath You Take", or "Don't Stand so Close to Me".

My oldest son plays bass for a metal band called NORAZ ,they're awesome 🤘🖤

You're too young to know, but the phrase "I want my MTV" was known by everyone back then. On commercials & of course on MTV. This song is a satire on how everything in music (especially in the MTV era) was about selling products with music.

It's clear you didn't get what the title of this video meant: "Dire Straits / Sting Live Aid" means that Dire Straits performed in Live Aid having Sting as his guest when they played this song. And now the most important question: who is this guy wearing a white shirt? It happens that he is known as Sting and, as someone already told about it, he is the former lead singer of the band "The Police". And both bands were very popular some decades ago. If you want to get familiar with music from that time, it's a must getting to know some artists who were famous, then. Suggestions of Dire Straits songs? "Walk of life"; "Twisting by the pool"; "Sultans of swing".

Also, try the U2 performance from this same, Live Aid concert. Most memorable after Queens.

With Shirt = Sting

Live performance worth watching, U2 "New Years Day" Live at Red Rocks...!!!

Strong recommendation for my favorite, Dire Straits song, Tunnel of Love. The live version from Wembley 1985 is an amazing performance, but the album version has the most beautiful and poignant outro solo in the history of rock IMHO!

If you want to listen to more Sting songs, try starting with Roxanne, by The Police.

Dizcazo del 85' numero 1 en usa y englang.excellent reacction bb🎵🥁🎸🎤🇬🇧

Its Sting in the white shirt ...this song opened MTV as a channel...not Stings song but could of been written for him...the guitar on this record is one of the best riffs ever...loving you react to some of the biggest songs of all time for the first time....

If you get into Sting' s music, you're in for a lifes journey

It appears you still haven't done The Police. I think you'll like the bass in Roxanne. Sting is both the bassist and lead singer of The Police. You've really got to do something by them, as a bassist and singer yourself.

RIP Jack Sonni DCD le 30 août 2023 a l'âge de 68 ans 😢😢😢😢

Always loving your channel and reactions. If you check out Dire Straits Live On The Night 1993 concert with the song called Calling Elvis you won't be disappointed. It's so awesome. All the best Cheers from Australia 👍🎸🎸🎸

Hello Millie 🤘🎸🎵

sultans of swing my fav song but them

You need to see knopfler live at alchemy, sultans of swing, finger pic' on another level... 😊👍

You need to listen to music from The Police - right up your alley. Start with their first two albums and go from there.

Hell yeah Rock n Roll at its best 🤘🎸🎵:)