@@gavburger Yes, people have said it's Hal Lindes, I have to say I've never heard of him before, but I do remember a guy called Phil Palmer playing with Dire Straits.
You are probably right Margaret, but Mark Knopfler did a one off concert on the Jools Holland show, I think it ended up being called "A night in London" and on that show there was a guy who played slide guitar called Sonny Landreth, I think he's an American but that was a show I watched from start to finish, so I had the advantage of watching Mark Knopfler introduce him. 😄😄
'Lillytic' is a talented air guitarist, air drummer and air pianist - and she changes between the three effortlessly! Also, she is very perceptive with her comments on what the audience likes! 😝With the musical education she is getting it wouldn't surprise me to see her in 10-20 years making her own music and topping the charts.
This has to be my favorite reaction of the video. Adorable 😊. I do agree with the break being a bit repetitive which is what made it so brilliant. You know the build-up is coming, you just don't know when.🤟🙂
David Knopfler left Dire Straits in 1980, this was Hal Lindes. And Guy Fletcher joined Dire Straits after this tour after Mark worked with him on a movie score, it was Tommy Mandel as second keyboardist here with Alan Clark as primary keyboard player
Yes somebody has already mentioned that it wasn't David Knopfler, and I have to admit that I don't really know what David Knopfler looks like, but I do know that he wasn't around long. I should have remembered Alan Clark, and I didn't even know about Tommy Mandel. Thanks for all that Steven. I'm not one of those people who objects to being put right, I'd much rather gain the knowledge, than be totally wrong about something.
Performance lives up to the album recording. This song still fantastic after 40 yrs. Reaction is hysterical. Lilly (Looney), your antics are so enjoyable to watch. Made Grand Dad laugh, good job. Priceless !.........Both of you ..enjoy your day......and thank you very much.
I love it that you love it Lilly! I was at this gig, plenty of lunatics there! The whole place was rocking, we were on the balcony and I swear it was jumping up and down! You don't appreciate it so much at the time, but this is one of the best gigs ever recorded. I was 18 and the only other band I had seen was the Rolling Stones (Still Life Tour at Wembley, ask Grandad) I thought at the time this was normal, its not, so savoir the moment. Your grandad is right, Terry Williams was outstanding, he played like that for over two hours! BTW, Alan Clark was on the keyboards, another great player, with Tommy Mandel on backing keys.
Thanks Richard, yes people have pointed out that Guy Fletcher came along later, and that David Knopfler wasn't there either. The thing that gets me with this concert as far as RU-vid are concerned, is that you are allowed to use this song on RU-vid, but if you try doing Telegraph Road from the same concert, it's a totally different story, they won't have it. I showed it to Lilly, it got taken down very quickly, I appealed, (that often works) but again they said no.
I suppose we should be grateful they allow this one Richard, but strange things happen on RU-vid. Our video of Tom Jones singing I'll never fall in love again, was taken down after about two years, the same thing happened to Rob Squad, yet there are loads of people with the exact same video up, with no problems.
@@williamsimmons152Pic Withers was the original Dire Straits drummer but was replaced by this Welsh Wizard Terry Williams who was just an out of this world drummer, so much heart and soul with every beat.🔥🔥🔥
I think its fantastic that you and your granddaughter have a special bond that will be kept in history so she can show her children her grandad. Keep it up Lilly
I think you should fo one of her favourite songs as she listens to yours. And actually I'm with you on most of the songs you like as I'm 70 and listen and remember all you play. Keep up the great work 👍
That was the best live version I've ever seen of the Sultans tune. The whole band was super awesome!! Thx both for your reactions and Lilly for her show as well, :) Great work guys!
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.🤗 What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making a living like that wouldn't suck.
Lily's best review yet never laughed so much for a long time you must be a very proud grandad she's a star. Dire Straits are brilliant can you play Telegraph road live Alchemy ,Tunnel of luv also brilliant (live version Alchemy).
Thanks Keith, I'm glad you liked it.As for Telegraph road, I tried it, instantly blocked, so I appealed, and was swiftly put in my place again. It seems they are happy to let people use Sultans of Swing from this concert, but not Telegraph Road, which probably explains why you don't see that many people posting their reactions to it.
Another very catchy Dire Straits track that's similar to Sultan's of Swing is Lady Writer (official music video) i think Lilly would luv it and it's not too long.
Ohhhhh 🎸love this song, Dire Straits are an amazing band, love Mark's voice and his guitar playing is awesome, he's defo one of the best 👍I see what you mean about the drummer too 👍they had so many great hits and this is defo one of their best, i could watch this video over and over. Lilly you are a total professional at air guitar and air drums too 🤩🎸Great fun reaction guys 👍
Love this video and your reaction, 4th time watching 👍when i watch reaction videos i often wonder if the artists watch them too, i read that Samantha Fox loves watching people reacting to her youtube music videos from the 80s, i bet other artists are curious too. This has to be one of the best songs of the 80s 🎵🎵💜💜🎵🎵
To be fair, if you ever wanted to emulate a drummers performance, Terry Williams smashed it this night. What made Mark Knopfler, and Dire Straights was so great was that the individual performances were great, he acted as a lead guitar, singer, and conductor of the group. It was such a flawless performance.
I know, Geoff? I loved the guys reaction, and that bit in particular. I wanted to type "He's the best guitarist ANYONE'S ever seen" but of course I know there's no such thing as the greatest guitar player, but he is definitely my favourite guitar player. "Eventually he labelled Mark as the best finger plucker he's seen. "He's playing it like it's a freaking banjo Dude" Seems you've taken a few steps down from his reaction to Lilly's. 😀😀
Loved seeing Lilly's reaction and her proficiency as an air guitarist. The support guitarist isn't Mark's brother David it's American guitarist Hal Lindes. Another great showman who joined the band on tour after this tour is another American Jack Soni. Mark met Jack in Buddy's Guitars where he worked. Jack died last year in his mid 60's.
Thanks Steve, yes a few people have pointed out who it was, I knew David Knopfler was in the band and so I just assumed it was him. It's taught me not to do that in future. Glad you liked Lilly's reaction.
Hi. Love the reaction 😊 The version from Sydney Final Concert 1986 is my favorite as it's not as repetitive towards the end and has a saxophone which I'm not always a big fan of but it sounded so good on this performance. I also love Calling Elvis from DS Live "On The Night" 1992. Can't wait for MK's new album in April. Cheers all the best from Australia. 👍🎸🎸🎸
It was fun seeing just when the music grabbed Lilly, she started moving and bopping. This is one of the best live performance I've ever seen and kick the studio version to the kerb (not that that is bad, just the studio limits their ability to let it go). My favourite bend is Jethro Tull (I'm 70 and seen and heard some great bands) but this performance - magic from Mark and the other guys are rocking it too.
All the band are great drums inspired but Knopflers touch on guitar magnificent. Not a problem with reoetition love it all. The dynamic shifts in the performance are fantastic.
Yes, that's right, I knew David Knopfler was in the bad in the early years, and so I just assumed it was him. At least I'm glad I never said it was definitely Guy Fletcher, but we all make mistakes Rod, just as you have with John Illsley's name. 😄
Love it! Show her Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Oakland Stadium in 1977 and Stevie Ray Vaughn Texas Flood Love for two other great guitar solos! Another would be The Eagles Hotel California Live!
The Eagles are like the Beatles, very hard to get their videos up on RU-vid. I haven't shown Lilly The Eagles yet, but having watched hundreds of reactors over the years, many say that Eagles songs and videos just get blocked.
I looked for it just the other day, because I think we should try and do things for the people who support our channel. I did see that there were a few different versions on RU-vid, and I was trying to remember who wanted us to take a look at it, and what version had been suggested, and Secret world live did ring a bell. I think I got about 90 seconds into it, before coming away from the video because if we do do it, I want it to be new to me too, and much of it certainly will be. What scares me, is the length of the video, even doing Sultans of Swing, a video I know so well, I'm always thinking, who in their right mind is going to want to watch us for 10 minutes? but on the plus side, this would be only the second song that we've ever looked at, that I didn't already know, it would be a real reaction video. I know that you have requested this song a few times, and the advantage you have over some of the other songs I've seen requested, is that I don't already know that I hate it. 😄 So if you think it might be interesting to see Lilly and myself react to this song, watch this space, because I want to do it, but bear in mind that the reason that we don't post regularly is that my time with Lilly is limited.
The Apollo was that the Hammersmith Odeon . . Many great bands have played there . . I saw Thin Lizzy there in '79 . . . Great reaction . . I think you got burned there Gdad . 🤣. . Take care . . Bye from NZ . . 💐👍🙏🍻
That's right Roger, I'm from Acton Green Chiswick W4 so I did know it used to be the Odeon, although I've never actually been in there, although there used to be a cinema in King Street in Hammersmith, and I've been in there quite a few times. Thin Lizzy eh, I love Whisky in the jar by them, although I don't think I've found a video on RU-vid that shows the whole song being played live. If I did find a good version, I might have to show it to Lilly.
Lilly might enjoy these young musicians. Yoyoka is a Japanese girl drummer: _Good Times Bad Times - LED ZEPPELIN / Cover by Yoyoka , 8 year old_ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-91pz1E8pAOY.html Yoyoka is self-taught. During lockdown Yoyoka made a remote video with Li-sa-X who was 15yo: _Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie / Coverd by Li-sa X & Yoyoka_ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ryJr2-xENvA.html More recently Yoyoka played with Ellen an American bassist: _Led Zeppelin - The Ocean (Cover) by Ellen, Eva, Mateo and YOYOKA_ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Oezh5Y1qutc.html Ellen was 9yo, Mateo on guitar 15-16, Eva 16-17 and Yoyoka was 12yo. Yoyoka had never even met them before they recorded in the studio. Ellen had only played once before with Eva, and twice with Mateo. A Yoyoka fan who was there (driving Yoyoka and her dad around) said the audio is the first take. Yoyoka's audio is always one take, no edits. But the video is multiple takes because there was only one camera operator, Ellen's dad Hovak Alaverdyan. Hovak also mixed the audio and made the video. Best Wishes to you Both for a Healthy, Happy, Peaceful New Year. ☮ PS - I have no relationship whatsoever with Yoyoka, Li-sa-X, Ellen, Eva, Mateo, or anyone supporting them. I'm just a fan who enjoys watching young people play 'the classics'.
For some reason the copyright owners allow this song to be used on RU-vid, but when it comes to Telegraph Road from the exact same concert, they are not so generous. It gets blocked worldwide.
She only conned me into buying her McDonald's when she used to come round on a Friday evening and stay with me for a few hours. She gets away with murder with me, because I think the sun shines.😄😄
Yeah, show her the best performance of all time so she has something to compare things to...... Or, is that fair? Anyway now she sees what to shoot for!