First Time Hearing Dire Straits "Telegraph Road" Live || Drummer Reacts 

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Probably my favourite track by my favourite band and guitarist and song writer. Glad you enjoyed this unparalleled live version.

You will never ever hear or see anything like this again 🥺

Simply unbeatable Dire Straits brilliance...Stunning!

This band outshines anything I've ever listened too , everyone a true professional in their own right , together they are DIRE STRAITS , thank you for a memorable performance.

Great reaction to one of the best rock tunes ever written. The song accompanies me for a lifetime. So much emotion, story-telling (rise and fall of an entire region, personal emotions of leaving it all with your loved one), just incredible. Great reaction to a song of my life. Thank you. Linus from Switzerland, born 1966

One of the greatest songs that describes the birth and growth of a town in the US, written by one of the UK's greatest song writers and guitar players - Outstanding song and live performance. Got to add - the ending, major chills!!!

I think everyone here is a star. They all go together and without overshadowing anyone. And best of all, they enjoy their work and infect you with their energy. There is not a single song on Alchemy that is not great. But telegraph road gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. The last part transports me to a highway at full speed.

AND THAT WAS JUST THE ENCORE TO THE CONCERT!

I actually live on the Telegraph Rd. in Michigan that Knopfler wrote this song about. It is said that the group was in the Detroit area to do a show & were driving along Telegraph Rd. one day & he was amazed at how the road just went on & on without end.

MK composer, poet, lyricist, singer and the best guitarist ever. His work will go down in history.

Mark Knopfler, Lead guitar Hal Lindes, Rhythm guitar John Illsey, Bass guitar Terry Williams, Drums Alan Clark, Keys And for these shows, additional guest keys Tommy Mandel.

I applaud your way of responding to this spectacular performance with enthusiasm and appreciation for all the elements that make this so epic. You're right that the performers are at the top of their game, here with Mark and Terry Williams being the highlights, and that the song takes us on an epic journey with beautiful pacing and variety along the way. Mark plays with incredible clarity, melodic quality and creative flourishes. It's the kind of solo guitar playing that very few guitarists can do--where the playing is like a singing voice going through a range of expressions, rather than just doing some fast playing with no substance to it.

One of my favorite performances / tracks ever

Because I am a bit older now, I am very grateful to have seen Dire Straits live four times. Outstanding.

you cant compare Mark to anyone, great reaction mate

Uk music has and always will be the best and most original in the world.

Thank you for a great reaction man. Of all the people reacting to music, you are by far one of the best. Why? Authenticity. Knowledge and for offering genuine and realistic feedback. Love your work. Keep it up!👍🏻

That's epic on all angles a band that knows how to play live music

Mark and Elvis are the coolest people to ever walk the earth :)

It was a joy to watch you react to what is without doubt one of the best live performances EVER ! I was in a pub back in the day when I heard this sound come out of the Juke box - it blew me away ! It was Dire Straits who hit the ground running with Sultans of Swing. That was in 1978, and I don't think a day goes by that I don't listen to them. I'm now 77 years old. I was a teenager in the sixties which was the decade that ushered in the greatest music metamorphosis, and I got another crack at it tn the 70's with the phenomena that is Dire Straits !! - Keep em coming. Best wishes from across the Pond !

For me it's Alan Clarke on the keys that shines on this track. Terry Williams on drums on Sultans & Mark is always immaculate as it John I on bass.

I saw him play a solo show in Indy about 20 yrs ago, and it was spectacular. It was at the Murat Theater.

Watched this 20 times since posted ... why? because your reactions, emotions showing, obvious pleasure in feeling this song's tempo, dynamics and syncopation changes, and insightful comments raises our appreciation to new levels. Your reactions are contagious and genuine. Thanks again. I should add that the ways that you react and respond should be watched by all other reactors as to how this should be done. Adding value and genuineness is a great way to teach others.

I will always be here for a Dire Straits reaction!

I love watching your reactions. Your enthusiasm is infectious and adds to the music we are listening to.

That was superb and your manner of contributing was absolutely fine. The southern accent was soothing and complementary to the tone of the music. Great stuff. Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

Thank you for featuring this one. I thoroughly enjoyed your reactions and commentary, spot on as usual.

Thanks for your reaction to a sublime song, my personal favourite from my favourite band. To many more songs!

Every band member, a master of their craft. Loved the reaction. Please check out Tunnel of Love ( Wembley 85) for what I consider one of the best guitar solos ever. Keep 'em coming. 🤟😝

i think Dire Straits were at their absolute peak during this time.

As I said after Sultans, I was there, at Hammersmith, the whole thing was brilliant, even at age 18, I knew how good it was. This is such a complex piece that we didn't think they'd be able to play it live, how wrong you can be! This was the encore, I don't know how they played like that for 2 hours or more. Every musician was at the top of his game and the best in the business at the time. just brilliant, so glad you enjoyed it

I knew Dire Straits from before they hit the big time. They became and remain my favourite band. Not only is Knopfler one of the greatest guitar players of all time, but his writing is top notch. The poetry in some of the lines is extraordinary. "Running every red light on memory lane" is one that will always stick with me. Also, he was surrounded by class performers, from guitar, to keyboard, to drums. I was lucky enough to be at the Alchemy concert between deployments with the Royal Navy, and was actually present for the night they recorded Sultans. I recall feeling hollow, almost empty during the track, but by the end I was filled with such joy and appreciation.

This the settlement of the US. Form exploration to 80s depression. Mark has to be one of the greatest singer/songwriters /musicians of our time. DS "Tunnel of love" is a story about Marks hometown. It's as important a piece as any on the ALCHEMY album, also check Private investigations, Romeo & Juliet. The whole album is excellent. I feel sorry for today's youth that missed out on this style of class.

What I love about Dire Straits is not only their talent and ability to write and perform amazing tunes, its that they look like they are genuinely enjoying themselves on stage. As you said, they feed off each other and they also allow a moment for each member of the band to shine. They also feed off the audience with dips in the tempo that allows the enthusiasm of the audience to be heard. The entire Alchemy Live concert is fire. Telegraph Road, Sultans of Swing and Brothers in Arms really allows the band to bring everything they got to the table. However, there is another song, which you may know and have most likely heard, at least in part, that is best to review using the official music video instead of the live versions. Walk of Life is a song that goes back to the days when Mark Knopfler was just starting out, playing music as a busker in the London subway system. If you listen to the lyrics, he lists out some of the songs he would play or he alludes to them ("the song about the knife" is in reference to Jack the Knife). Not only does the video show the band playing a live performance of the song, it also uses sports bloopers to show you have to take your licks in life along with the high points. Hence, the Walk of Life. Mark's brother is also in the band for this video (white suit, purple head scarf, no shoes). The band is having so much fun in the video. It makes you appreciate the music even more. Warning: The music in Walk of Life is fresh and catchy and it will live in your head for a while. You may also find yourself belting out "Woooo-hoooo!" for no reason. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kd9TlGDZGkI.htmlfeature=shared Enjoy!

I was in Hammersmith Oden West London that night back in 1983 aged 29. Today aged 69 it’s still out of hundreds of concerts attended in my top three along with Led Zeppelin Earls Court 1975 and Queen Wembley Stadium 1986

Great reaction,I've honestly watched this performance at least 50 times.amazing.

Excellent, fantastic, briliant. Loved your comments. The band was ok too. Joking ! Great video. Thanks again.

Got to listen to Brothers in Arms, the black and white music video. Emotional.

So glad you get the GREATNESS! Thank you!

The best band ever, at the height of their careers…..simply perfection

Industry decrease and it never rains is 2 of my favourites of Dire Straits 🎶🤘

"In the gallery" & "Romeo and Juliet" are great songs by Dire Straits as well.

just ordered the DVD of this concert. Cant wait to watch the whole thing!!

GREAT reaction.. you are indeed very good at what you do!!!!

Mind blowing, one of the best live performances imo

Great reaction man! Congrats!!

This song is sooo f**king dope!

I don't know if you noticed, but Dire Straits were one of the first bands to use wireless radio technology to connect to their amplifiers. I believe Pink Floyd did it a few years earlier. (Early 1980's)

Brilliant, i love watchin 1st reaction to this Widh i could watch it again for the 1st time

Mark is a storyteller ❤🎸❤🎸❤👍👍👍👍

Great reaction. More DS please! Sooooo good!

Hi I was fortunate to see 2 gigs on this tour- nothing different in each one- immaculate both times. Please have a look at “ Tunnel of Love” from Wembley, 1985, and also “On Every Street” live from 1993 Something a little bit different, but 20 years after this clip, they were as musically tight as ever! Best Wishes, keep these reviews coming! Dean

the best

Nice reaction👍

Enjoyed your reaction, as a drummer I can appreciate the talent Terry has and to keep up rhythm throughout this song is difficult, great band, Mark Knopfler is so cool, love over gold is a great album.

You guys are awesome. Knowledgeable and so passionate. This is a phenomenal reaction video. Keep it up, mate..! Best wishes to you from the UK. Liked and subscribed.

Also, Private Investigation live was epic.

🎉🎉🎉. Brilliant

Great reaction 👍

Just found your channel when you reacted to 'Sultans of swing'. This is my 2nd video of yours. Subbed(ya had me at: "dedicated to all things music"). 🤘

Mark’s brother is usually the rhythm guitarist. Don’t know why know why he’s not playing. However, kudos to DS for giving The Rock n Roll HOF the finger when DS was inducted. When you’re inducted you have to pay for EVERYTHING. From air fare right down to dinners & your seats. F that!

Thanks for reacting to this videos, the good music its somenthing never have to die, this kind of bands builded everithing we hear now on the music! You have to react to Money for Nothing (the studio version the 8 minutes long track), from Dire Straits too, it's an incredible song, trust me! Long live rock🎸

If youd been at the concert you would see that his brother David also did accompanying lead breaks too beside his rhythm backing

So goood!! What a line-up today!!❤🔥 You rock!! Have a great day!!

This was great and complementary to some other reviews. Thank you so much!

Saw them live during the "Brothers In Arms" Tour in a small theater, epic show!

Terry Williams has to be one of the best drummers ever. Have a listen to Tina Turner's version of Steel Claw with Terry and Jeff Beck. Every single note from the drums means heaven to me.

Only Bob Dylan can match the story telling, similar tone of voice, but few can match the guitar playing with or without a pick.

Can anyone else make a stratocaster sing like MK does?

Saw 'em live in '82, at Western Springs Auckland. They were huge here in NZ, where we bought more albums per capita than anywhere else on the planet ! I loved seeing a next gen guy enjoy my favourite Dire Straights song. I'm now going to be a cheeky Kiwi and request a Kiwi song....if you react to it, you'll have one more subscriber ! The song is called BE MINE TONIGHT by th' Dudes It features a three guitar melody at the end that I can't say I've heard something similar, in all my 62 years. Cheers from Downunder !!

Love your reactions and your enthousiasm for this incredible band. I suggest next moving on to Tunnel of Love also from the Alchemy Tour and then the slower tracks which are also spectacular like Private Investigations or Romeo and Juliet. They simply have no bad songs.

One of the greatest songs ever and an amzing performance. Every time I hear this, the only song that comes to my mind that kind of evokes a similar feeling is Bruce Springsteen's "Jungleland". If you don't know that one, check it out.

My favorite song by them. Thank Goodness you didn’t do Sultons. This is soooo much better. The keyboardists a star. Mark finger picks! Oh yeah! He actually wrote this on the bus to Detroit on Telegraph Road. It’s a real road. It’s the story of the road. I’ve always wanted a Dobro.

You need to listen to them dire straights Alchemy live Sultans of swing you will be amazed by them ❤

While checking out Dire Straits, please react to Brothers in Arms. Thank you.

Sir, I think it's time you tried the Grateful Dead. Consider a live Eyes of the World from '74.

If you like the long song format and bands around the era, you should give some Genesis a listen. Driving The Last Spike is a great long format song that’s another musical journey type.

So here's the thing about the genius that is Mark Knopfler's sound - his guitar sings, and his voice simply commentates on what his guitar is singing. Think about that for while...

That guitar was just sold in a auction for BIG money ;-)

The best of the best… Alchemy is the best LIVE Album of all time

@setonhillstudios - you're a drummer. For all the nasty jokes us other musicians tell about drummers and bassists, in our hearts we know that without you guys we can so easily sound like shit. You know about lock-in, about how the drummer, assisted by the bassist, is so often the glue that holds the band in sync through tempo changes, through mood changes or through the moments where the damn keyboard player wrote the song, thinks he's the second coming of Mozart and throws a new time signature at us every three bars... With a good rythym section it's hard for a band to go wrong. With a bad one, its hard for them to sound right. With a decent drummer who feels the song, we dont need no stinking click track :) And didnt Terry just prove that on this cut? I was lucky enough to have caught the Alchemy tour in London and there wasn't a bad track in the setlist... but this one was way up there, close to being the best of the night.

Eleven.

Have you heard of Richie Kotzen? He started with Shrapnel Records way back doing mostly instrumental rock music. He’s developed his finger picking style through the years and is phenomenal singer. He’s been playing in Winery Dogs since 2010 with legends Mike Portnoy on drums and Billy Sheehan on bass as well as several side projects.

Two nuclear bombs at the end!

Audience reactions spoil everything

Dites moi que vous avez des origines polonaise, vous ressemblez comme 2 gouttes d’eau à mon oncle sans cheveux !

It would be nice to believe this sounded as good if you were there. It didn't! The sound was too loud and simply muddied. The sound on this video (as all live videos) was remastered in the studio. Doesn't detract from the great musicianship but very few performers have a good stage sound.

An exquisite masterpiece !!!!!

UNREAL! What they did during that show😂DISGUSTING, so much they're good, like Led Zeppelin, at the Madison Square Garden 1973, Pink floyd, Pulse, or Hendrix at Woodstock, or Band of gypsies, it's unreal, ridiculous, so much they're good, coming from another galaxy😂👍🤭Peace from France ✌️🌹