Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live) Reaction/Review 

One of the greatest live performances ever recorded

The drummer is on another planet...

That was the best drum performance i've ever seen, and it was never about any solos. He killed it throughout the entire song, without ever getting out of the pocket.

You can tell by the way the band are looking at each other and smiling that they know they are on fire and they are going to give the audience something they will not forget

I'm over 60 and I think this must be one of the greatest live performances of all time! Pure artistry! What talent!

Whatever band Terry Williams played with, he always gave his all. He is such an underrated drummer. Here, even Mark was surprised with him.

That drummer was just killing it in this video and I have to say, there is not a single more fun reactor to watch than you Biz.

One thing that many people don't notice and makes Mark's guitar playing all that more impressive, is he finger picks which virtually no one does outside of some acoustic guitarists.

These dude are having a good time... that's when you know your good. They drivin' it...

The drummer, I only watch this one and over and over again because of that drummer. I love a damn good drummer. Killing it.

This was July 1983 I was there and the stand out performance was by Terry Williams in the drums

This is REAL music.

Terry Williams Welsh drummer - same strength as 14th Century Welsh Archers

The Drummer is amazing here.

The dudes really knew how to put the effort in for the audience.

No matter how many times I've watched this version! I STILL say WOW!!! Terry Williams on the drums, beast mode!!

One of the best solos in rock and roll and the man doesn’t use a pick. Drummer also off the hook!

Those DRUMS are EVERYTHING!! Get me everytime!

Everybody knows, what a genius Mark Knopfler was/is - but Terry Williams helped to evolve the song in the next dimension. He always killed it.

Everyone talks about Knopflers guitar playing but how about that drummer oh my gosh he’s killing it!!

When Mark is playing slow, just a few notes, it still sounds great. He plays the right notes with the right tone, and nothing more. I think that's the style of a great musician.

Terry Williams was a fuckin madcap drummer in this video. There are places when it’s almost TOO much fill, but his use of dynamics are well GODLIKE, so that makes up for it. And Mark…Crikey, what can I say about Mark Knopfler except to say that I’ve been playing guitar for 28 years, and the three guitarists that most inspired me to pick it up were David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Buck Dharma of Blue Öyster Cult, and Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. Regarding his fashion decisions, you and I both know that when you’re the man, like Mark, fashion rules no longer apply-you make your own. Killer reaction, mate; I can tell you truly LOVE music, and you ain’t just in it fer the RU-vid clout. I enjoyed bein a part of your experience.

Mark Knopfler was a real guitar phenomenon.

That was some crazy drumming in this performance!! Wow! And of course Knopler and gang killed it!

I’ve been playing guitar for around 40 years; listening to music the entire 56 years, and Mark Knopfler is always and still the most unique player I’ve ever had the pleasure of standing in front of: He’s why I threw all my picks away! His right hand thumb & fingers are made of FIRE! Hahaha…

Loved watching the pianist/organist in the background rocking out the whole time! 😁

I would give my left kidney to have been at that concert. THAT was a BAND.

This is the creation of music. So happy to be in this generation!!

This concert was in 1984 & the original song was released in 1978. I was lucky to see Dire Straits around 8 times in 1986, best experience ever. Mark Knopfler guitar virtuoso & the drummer Terry Williams is fantastic along with another original member Alan Clark on keyboards Their other amazing performance from the same concert is Telegraph Road

Easily my favorite reaction... I've spent two days looking at a couple of dozen... Biz is IT.

This is the only performance that ever made me jump out of my seat and scream on that final drum crash.

This is why Eric Clapton calls Mark Knopfler "Easy". Yes he was older in this recording.

This is a unique video….gives their drummer lots video time…..love it

Between the incredibly entrancing music and the reviewers ecstatic reaction i was literally moved to tears 💧... music is the universal language of the Soul... humans can so creative, brilliant and beautiful... 🙏💜🙏

Probably one of the best live performances ever! They look like they are having a blast! Great reaction ❤

Mark Knofler (sp) is an incredible guitarist.

Should be in everyone's top 5 guitarists but is so often overlooked.

Telegraph Road you would like........... LIVE IN CONCERT Mark K. is a GOAT......

Welcome to old Fart real music from the UK this is imprinted in our DNA. I loved your excitement halfway through thinking - you ain't seen nothing yet 👍

You see why we wanted you to see it. 😂

This is a phenomenal performance. However, if you want to see the greatest live performance of all time then watch Telegraph Road from the same Alchemy Live concert. It's unbelievable.

Saw 2 DS shows on this tour, the Montreal, and Philly. the Montreal show, opened by SRV, was the best concert I've ever seen, this song the top of that. I view this verion as one of the best guitar solos ever played

Best live performance of any band anywhere anytime!!

Best drummer Mark has worked with. Greatest ever sound for guitar!!!!! That build up wow great sound!!!!!!!!!

What's next from Dire Straits? Romeo and Juliet is an amazing song....check out the studio version.

By the way Mr Knopfler wrote all his songs, mainly about his own life. The same as Sultans, he did everything, how often do you get that? TELEGRAPH ROAD, its absolutely amazing....

My Man there's a video made in the 80s I think 85 by the same group called "Money for Nothing ". It's actually the 1st video ever done in CGI. And the song itself is bad ass. The artist Sting participated in it. I really think you and the fans would like it. It will have you rocking with one of the baddest riffs known to man.

Terry is beating those drums like they owe him money 😄 Amazing rendition of this song. Simply amazing. I just had a thought. Imagine if you could have someone from like the 1700s hear or watch this. I mean, once they got over the Witchcraft which allowed sound this loud to come out of seemingly nowhere I honestly wonder what they would think. Would this kind of cultural expression be transferable? Obviously we can never find out as time-travel is impossible, but it's a funny thought all the same if you ask me. Just imagine a ballroom full of noble lords and ladies absolutely losing their minds to this 🤣

I get a tingle and rush over my whole body every time Mark plays that last climax.

Mr Knopfler wrote this, thats all of it, words and music then arranged it with his band, yes Dire Straits was his band. He then sang the lead vocals and played his guitar one of the best guitarist's to walk this planet. There you have it, and if he wants to wear a red jacket and shoes and have a headband on then why shouldn't he?. The same as you have your hair, its up to you nobody else. You have witnessed here one of the most amazing performances, you'll ever see and it was in 1983, 39 years ago. Now TELEGRAPH ROAD, ALCHEMY LIVE please, another stupendous performance. Well done 👏👏👏👏👏

Great drummer, and of course the band.

Seen a lot of reactions to this and this is one of the best. Great job sir.

The whole set was performed with no plectrums. Interesting fact Mark Knoffler is left hand but plays right handed . Drummer brill

I just subscribe cause you listen to the people when they mention a better version and you respond. I also enjoy your reaction and that you don't pause during the clip; well once is ok. I love this song and the band.

yeah this performance was from the "Love Over Gold" tour of 1982/3. released for us a to hear in 1984. crazy amazing band, led by the virtuoso Mark Knopfler. That man just is incredible. superb solo career too. My absolute Icon. great reaction.

I'm loving your reactions. You said you like little factoids. Bones of a dinosaur discovered in 2001, Masiakasaurus knopfleri, was named after Mark Knopfler. 😎🔥

Alchemy Live is right up there with Pink Floyd Pulse as best concert recordings I’ve seen.

Fun fact: In 1984, during a friendly meet at an event for guitarists, a cutting heads (duels) contest was had with Eddie Van Halen bowing to Marc Knopfler at the end. His bare finger acrobatics on the stratocaster had one of the best ever, conceding to him. He was labeled fastest fingers in 1984. Very talented guitarist.

Nice job BizMan!!!! You circled back and found the gold standard to this tune hombre!!!!! Sweetness!!!!! They did their thing!!!!!!! It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll!!!!!! I so love a guitarist who doesn’t play with a pick as well!!!!!! Just shows their superior talent!!!! Mark is another guitar god!!!!!! Just saying!!! So says Austin Tx!!!!!!! 😎🍸

I love you getting off to this shit. Fuckign great man! Iconic song for sure!

Nice one, bro! Welcome to the amazing world of real, actual music and musicianship. We've been expecting you. 😀

The interesting fact is that the “Guitar George” and “Harry” who are mentioned in the lyrics are George Young and Harry Vanda, who were guitarists in the Australian band The Easybeats. George Young is Angus Young's older brother, and Harry and George helped get AC/DC record. Peace out

Next reaction HAS to be Dire Straits 'Telegraph Road'!

Biz you should react to Dire Straights Skate Away... the Official version... not only is it over the top coolness, the actress in it will steal your heart!

Hot Damn I had to pause this and come up for air. Thanks Bizmatic.

"Romeo & Juliet" please.

I just sent back to see if you've reacted to anymore Dire Straits since this video before making a suggestion. I think you need to check out Telegraph Road from the Alchemy Live tour as well. Also check out the lead singer, Mark Knopfler performing If This Is Goodbye Live with Emmylou Harris.

Tunnel of Love, Telegraph Road,... Nice reaction...

Thanks Biz, can't have much more fun than watching and listening to Mark Knoffler and the boys

Great reaction and marvelous song. It has been on my play list since... can't remember! :D You have to remember that Mark Knopfler is a lefty-handed guitarist who learned to play right-handed... Which allowed him playing feats that few other guitar players could equal ;)

😮😧😧 Your reaction is a beautiful thing, Happy, happy, happy!!!

hey you slowly are turning into an 80ies rocker ;D have fun exploring that time

Now you must hear his story of Detroit from the same Alcamy Concert TELEGRAPH ROAD! Don't wait! You'll thank us!😃

If you want an even more amazing performance (same tour), react to "Telegraph Road" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q1Wp2ASqyxI.html The keyboard gets way more solo time, the drummer still kicks ass, and Knopfler's guitar solos are epic.

Loved this video!

Watching you watch this made me so happy...your reaction is how everybody should react to the absolute genius of this song! Thanks fella!😁

Best performance EVER , Love the whole song love the last 50seconds so cool

Great reaction! Awesome video 🎸

I don't think I've ever seen you quite this, umm, enthusiastic about a song before. And small wonder, this was fire! The whole DVD is like this. Amen.

Get ready to leave earth for a while......✌✌ I enjoyed watching you watch and hear this.......

Hey love your channel and reactions. I think you will really like Telegraph Road from the same concert. It's epic. Cheers from Australia 🙂

Mister Mark Knopfler came from another planet ! So fabulous !

When you play guitar like that you can wear whatever the hell you want.

I wasn't going to comment because I saw how many there were and I figured I couldn't add anything to it. So, I was going to pass. Then you had your reaction and I can't help myself. Loved it. Sometimes you have a good reaction out of people that you don't expect. I didn't expect it. So thank you made me😂 great show

Best live performance ever. 😊Glad I saw them in the 80s.

In the eighties the way they were dressed was cool. People wore allsorts of styles and they were all accepted yet today we seem more select and judgemental but call ourselves a diverse inclusive society!

My personal Mount Rushmore of guitar gods would include: 1. Jimmy Page 2. David Gilmour 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Mark knopfler Honorable mention: Jeff Beck, Eddie VanHalen, Carlos Santana…

There is sooo much going on here - this song!! Amazing stuff. I never tire of it. Have you done Telegraph Road yet? Has to be the LIVE Alchemy performances bc that's where THE guitar solos are!! And there is Dire Straits with Clapton, Sting and Collins!!

Don't miss out on seeing their video for Walk Of Life. It's great. This is my favorite. Watch him play those strings, he finger picks them. I think that's what make the song so special. Your reaction is exactly like mine everytime I hear it. 🔥🔥

Over load the senses. Fantastic talent 💯

Try: Live at Knebworth "I Think I Love You Too Much" by Dire Straits with Eric Clapton playing background and solo.

This is my favourite song. Seeing you enjoying it Is so awesome, and I’m envious as you experience the live version for the first time, one of a kind.. This right here..this tune… £uckin’ forgedabadit. When Mark looks back at Terry after the massacre at 4:57 is priceless. I’m still recovering from Mark’s slaying starting at 10:04 ..one of the most mind blowing moments on a live stage. Ever. Legend has it that guitar and drum kit is still on fire..

Bro! You are reacting the same way I do every time I listen to this song. And I have listened to it countless times

It was almost like you were at the concert Brother... Great reaction to a kick ass band.... One of the best live performances.....

the drummer beating them drums like they owe him money!

The video was in 1983 and it comes from the Alchemy Live Lp.

Mark Knopfler was 28 when this song was released in 1977. This live performance was in 1983 when he was 34. Hell, Lebron was missing a LOT of hair at that age. I think he's still touring today at 73 (could be wrong about that). Great review!! Thanks for letting the performance play pretty much uninterrupted!!! Easy to see you loved it as you wailed away on the drums. Good you weren't driving (I've tried it and it's very problematic!!!)

Why is it that every time 1 of your reactions pops up I see it as Biz Markie? Anyway, please keep delving into Dire Straits, you will not be disappointed!!!

Highly recommend 'Love over Gold' album

Awesome drumming from M Williams. From Swansea Wales I think? 🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿