When will people realise that MK is the World's Best Guitarist. Like most artists, it appears that he will only be appreciated when his ability to create ends. Thank you Mark.

This concert has been released on CD now, it’s widely available and highly recommended.

The most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard it’s one of my favourites and always leaves me in tears every time my hair is absolutely wonderful thank you Mark for such a beautiful piece of music.

Mark never plays his songs the same way, he always gives them something new and emotional.

Absolutely amazing the most beautiful heartfelt piece of music I have ever heard. God bless you mark

Mark's one of the best performances ever made.

Utterly superb !

This is one of only a few songs that have pierced their way dead center into the middle of my soul.

This raw sound from 6:35 is to die for, No overdubs, every note is clear and resonating. What a wonderful piece of live music, every note on Mk's guitar is crisp and clear, pure brilliance, all hail to who ever mixed it from an engineering perpsective

There are guitar sounds here that not even the guitar manufacturers would have ever thought possible, a musical genius in our midst, if you don't embrace this you are tone deaf

Only 5125 thousand people know how good this is, I wish more people would view this masterpiece, is it only you and me who know how great this is? my personal take on this, it is the best live DS/MK ever. There are so many guitar sounds that not even the guitar makers would have thought possible. Simply the best version of this song with out doubt it should inspire the younger generation to learn music, better still pick up a guitar and try and match this bloke for ingenuity, because you just maybe, be someone, one day.If you are stuck in mainstream Beiber, Kaye West, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Brittany Spears, Madonna, hip hop or any other mindless repetitious crap, just go straight to 6:32 for a musical education, in improvisation, the a fore mentioned cannot improvise and will never reach this level of musical perfection. The reference to Hank Marvin's "Ghost Riders in the Sky" and Del Shannon's "Little Runaway" simply sublime, where did MK dream up this to incorporate into one of his best songs, these little gems, in my opinion a musical genius, this song and version is why we listen to him ·

If it wasn't for Peter West spelling it out for me - ad infinitum, I would never have comprehended the magic that is MK, thanks Peter

Marvellous! Athletic Park in '91 best concert I ever went to

Dire Straits were on fire this night, one of the most intelligent rock bands of our time. But what about the level of musicianship. Second to none, most modern, media driven artists could not play 12 bars of this in the a studio, but this is live

All MKs stuff is legend…for me, ToL from Alchemy is incomparable.

Pure gold from 6:32 this is how live music should be played, every note clear, every chord sensational, complex music and arrangement delivered in style, god bless MK and all those who listen and get so much enjoyment. Sweet as a piece of guitar playing as you will ever get

This is pure music by the greatest rock an roll band ever! Mark is a true genius and the sound he rings from his Strat is mind-blowing!! It doesn't get any better!!

Pity there only 5110 people out there who share my passion for this masterpiece from 6:32 this MK at his penultimate, at least I will die happy, probably the best improvisation on guitar known the man

There is something magical in this song, is it the intro, is it the "bridge" or the finale, modern music could never reach this level

The baseline for live music, is, if you can here every note clear and un-distorted we have it here, pure bliss.

Teach the kids in school who are learning guitar music how to the play 'bridge" from this version, simply the best I have ever heard, it took me 20 years to get this version, mind blowing

mark knopfler just tremendous guitarist, my favorite of all time,his style is second to none!

First time hearing this morning never plays a song the same way amazing 👏.

GOD played guitar this evening supported by the angels of live music, viz a viz , Jack Sonny, John Illsley, Guy Fletcher, Alan Clark, and the best drummer known to man Terry Williams

Première fois que j'écoute cette version ....pure merveille 👌👍

There are guitar sounds on this performance not even the guitar manufacturer would have ever dreamed about or thought possible. MK reigns as the the ultimate true guitarist with out a pick (plectrum)

Another legendary version of a legendary song. Immense class, talent, dynamics and songwriting.

What an amazing live performance by Mark and his band. It literally brings tears of joy when I hear this performance. True talents show up in live concert, not studio recording.

The best guitar solo I have ever heard so moving and so beautiful

Over the past decade, I’ve prob listened to this particular concert version of ToL alone for 100+ times, and I still couldn’t get enough of tingling sensations from Mark’s mastery.

what comes out of the guitar is pure magic .. incredible ..

How many bands in this day and age can do this live, the level of perfection, the mixing of this song, and how can any one better Mark Knopfler as guitarist, songwriter, my answer. No one. Modern music is bereft of talent but folks this is real talent, lap it up people

This concert was played on MMM FM radio station Melbourne Australia as a live feed. I taped it (magnetic tape). Hence the tape wore and I have spent the last two decades searching for it, now I'm happy. Thanks for posting. The full version is as rare as rocking horse shit

This song is above the force of nature!!

Amazing version, I thought Wembley 85 version was the best but now I'm not sure because this one is just wonderful, it makes my mind travels in heaven, its so good, i have no more words... Thank you MK and DS

This live musical perfection should be taught in schools, it is sublime in the extreme, check out the bridge at 6:35 for some of the purest, raw live guitar playing known to man, "purest, raw live guitar", that's a contridiction in terms, I'll wear it, as it is so good. MK knows how to play that Strat/ Gibson and break our musical hearts with the lyrical guitar

There are guitar sounds here that not even the guitar manufacturers would have ever thought possible, a musical genius in our midst, if you don't embrace this you are tone dea

Thank you so much. A special moment on 14:20, lovely musical flight...

telegraph road performance at nimes was incredible,a must see for all u dire strait fans,mark at his best!

Sad there are only 2295 views for this masterpiece of live music, the into for our MK followers is sublime, it gets better at 6:34 MK introduces the band and, Hank Marvin and Del Shannon in the most subtle way "Ghost riders in the sky" and my "Little runaway" pure genious, This is GOLD live improvisation no one on this planet could do this. Every note is crips and clean is that why we are drawn back to this music, I think so

Masterpiece! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be there, listening to it this way!!! I love you, MK!

Best band ever ever eveeerrr ❤️

Dire Straits there is no comparison and Mark Knopfler...well the Master...the Master of Composition...the Master Guitarist...the Master Storyteller and the Master Performer.

For me, easily the best song thats ever been made. Its got a vibe and soul to it thats out of this world. This song could easily just be its own album, its got everything.

This where live music was born, MK is a pure musical genius, translated into a live performance which surpasses our modern day musicians, bereft of any musical skills. This is outstanding if only for that pure guitar sound, oh did I mention the sound clarity, pre digital?

this is the best improvisation, ever

I have presevered this on my USB stick for prosperity

I wish it would have more views than 1642 it deserves more

Let's get this more views, this is the penultimate live performance, the sound quality, and OH that guitar, at 6:34, pure clean, no distortion, no compression, how a guitar should sound and be played, MK GOD of lyrical guitar

The bridge from 6:51 to the transition to the the outro is just the sweetest music ever, raw, but great

MK was sent from musical heaven to deliver these songs to us earthlings. what a complete musicical package, no one better ever, the real deal when it comes to live performances, he sets the bench MARK not many can achieve this level of perfection

Wonderful Song, Dire Straits, the history of Music

Fantastic best ever solo

Yes Mark.. Tunnel of..

This is best improvisation ever from 8:47 onwards, pure gold

Live musical perfection, will not ever be bettered

The bridge from 6:34 is so melodic, who could play better? My answer no one

Sweet as a piece of guitar playing as you will ever get,

Every note is a symphony

hidden masterpiece

Amazing version of this song

Wow! What a treat! And the quality is not bad (especially the low end). Thank you for posting!

What a great sound quality. The guitar solo in this song is probably the most lyrical in MK's repertoire. Thanks for sharing.

It can't be easy being the next band on stage after this LOL

El yo era joven y.....no he , olvidado ésta canción aún la disfruto

A couple of months since I last listened to this version of the song..... too long, to long...I realised at 13.15... no musician can move me like Mark can... this has been the case for 15 years now

This the ultimate bench MARK in live music performance, it rivals Sultans of Swing for it's subtle guitar and Synth, piano harmonies, this why we have such a huge MK following and keep coming back to this music, PS did MK almost forget Guy's name, remember this was Guy's first tour with DS Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year can't wait for the new MK Album, "tracker"

AMAZING.

Sublime performance by DS

Best musician ever and gives me chicken skin

Divina ..aa!!!!! muchas gracias !!!!!!

This is a beautiful versions, one of the best, with a very good song too. Another wonderful version of the same year is the Oklahoma version, very inspired outro

"The Chief" with the guitar in his hand🎵🎸🎼

Pure Genius

The very, very best version of this song, period, subliminal guitar playing

i saw dIRE sTRAITS live a total of 21 times in 1983 - 85 and 91. and i can tell you that the reason i kept going was for this type of improvisation. To hear it live was astounding and different everytime. i used to post loads of dIRE sTRAITS stuff that i recorded myself at various arenas UK, my utube addy which i've long deleted was 'mickm305'.... i posted tunnel of love intro, intermezzo and finale many a time but it wasn't appreciated as much then,,, by the comments on this page i'm glad to see its finally appreciated. Regards to all. Mickm305

Simply the best version of this song with out doubt it should inspire the younger generation to learn music, better still pick up a guitar and try and match this bloke for ingenuity, because you just maybe, be someone, one day

Wow amazing version cant believe its been posted for 4 years and i didnt noticed. Definitely in the arsenal of top versions !

just wonderful...

If you are stuck in mainstream Beiber, Kaye West, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Brittany Spears, Madonna, hip hop or any other mindless repartious crap, just go straight to 6:32 for a musical education, in improvisation, the afore mentioned cannot improvise and will never reach this level of musical perfection,

This just one brilliant piece of improvisation the into, the bridge from 6:32, gold

Tunnel of.. 🎸🎵🌏

Still carn't find a better version than the Channel 4 production of the tube. Live in Wembley Arena 1985 love everything about it, best outro solo for me by far.

Insanely great music and arrangements ...been a big fan of DS since `83 ..this is the best performance ever ..Alchemy is next ..big thanks

This where live music was born

Incredibilmente vera!!

Tony, yes I saw DS everytime they came to Melbourne. The last time I believe was the the "On Every Street" tour 1991 at Flinders park. Alway memorable

MK could play my broom handle and make it sound like a Strat, What a far king genious

Folks you are listening to the modern day Beethoven , could the renowned, Beethoven played this? Nope. Would never come close, could Beethoven have ever written something so inspirational and hauntingly beautiful and played it live. Nope, Jesus I keep saying nope, keep listening folks

What a guitar performance from 6:32 mind blowing

The MARK of DS genious,

La mejor impro del grupo, sin duda.

Simplesmente magnífico!!!!!!!!!!!! Amei!!!!!!

at 7:26 here Guy Fletcher on the synthesizer with the haunting strings, a thing of beauty

The best🎸👍

forever love❤️

Love the intro to this.. I wish it went on a bit longer. Top 5 song though x

love love

Oh la génial

Who was sound engineer on the mixing desk this night 29 years ago, he got it right, remember this is pre-digital, this guy needs Knight Hood or elevated to the Hall of Fame for sound engineers