I remember when my dad finished restoring his 1965 Corvette he took me out on the first drive, and when he pulled onto the highway he put this song on; it’s a memory I’ll never forget the sound of the V8 and the sound of Dire Straits one of my all-time favourite moments with my dad
One great memory for you and I bet it's a great memory for your dad. One great song and a great car. 65 Vett not too shaby. Had a couple myself. Love this song. Cheers.
Never heard anyone else play it like on the official soundtrack - in fact Knopfler was never able to repeat the exact riff that is on the original soundrack - it's magic, and it happened and never happened again.
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET ua-cam.com/video/FxuUeMWb4-8/v-deo.html and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
I am 81 and dancing around in the kitchen listening to this. Had the golden opportunities to see Dire Straits live a couple of times. Great memories, classic music.
The drummer is quite underrated he’s killing the intro and entire song to boot! With ease as well almost like it’s lonely for nothing in the most bad ass way possible!
His playing is instantly recognizable. I remember when I first heard Sultans - it was about 1 a.m., I was driving, and I pulled over to listen, thinking "WHO is THAT?" Start of a lifelong love affair with Knopfler and his music.
He is like David Gilmore from Pink Floyd, he can hold your attention by playing one note. Love Telegraph Road. Surprised Dire Straits aren't classed as Progressive Rock.
Crazy to think that this legendary song only came out a couple weeks before this performance. I was listening to the build-up, wondering why the crowd wasnt going bananas, but this was probably the first time most of the people in the crowd actually heard it.
Yes sir, this was the first performance of this song....that I am aware of. And I was there. Gad to go to summer school after this, U was a bad boy that year.
28th of June according to google, so quite literally a couple of weeks. Mustve been mad hearing this beast of a tune for the first time at a LIVE concert
Think this was the first ever performance. And the song was released before Live Aid, but it wasn't a hit until after Live Aid, so would have been pretty unknown. I believe it got into the top 10 around three weeks after this show
37 years ago I was at the stadium and saw the whole concert. So many amazing performances, including this one. I got so caught up in the concert I got very bad sunburn and sun stroke - ended up in hospital a couple days later with bad burns - was all worth it though 😊 Live Aid was one of the best experiences of my life.
as a 26 year old i'm very jealous. I wish i could've seen them live back then. I can only imagine how great the experience would have been. You have every right to feel blessed
Sting's voice always sounds like he lifted 80's youth energy to the heights with such a distinctive and unique talent. Makes me feel like watching him, grab an "80s Pepsi" and enjoy the vibe. 👌
Live Aid just seemed to capture a moment in time when all these musicians were in their prime... there's so much energy from every musician that's just a joy to watch. (sidenote - That drop that goes from the drum fills to the main riff is one of the coolest fucking things I've ever heard)
My dad played this for me too in 1985 when I was 6 years old. At 43 I'm blessed to have had an amazing musical experience upbringing by the coolest dad ever. My dad passed away a while back. At least he got to see me partner up with the true founder of MTV. Nyhl Henson has become family to me. He's filling in as my care giver and business partner as I'm autistic. This was my favorite song growing up my dad used to play me on the way to school in his 1982 Datsun Maxima. God bless all the cool dads we had in the 80s who blessed us with such great music. Amen. You're not the only one brother.
@@frantiseklukes4509 I first listened to this stuff at your age, 32 years ago.😎I noticed the drum intro and fell in love with the instrument. This music can be the start of something beautifull. Start learning an instrument if you haven't already started, and you have a partner that never lets you down.👋
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
This is the meanest, most awesome lead in by Mark! And oh his voice.... he can achieve any sound he wants. As for his moves... words fail me. My favourite musician and singer ever.... my hero!!
Paulo Silva But just think if they had 20 background dancers, massive light shows and pitch perfect like all groups now use. All of that is just to cover up the lack of talent in today’s performers.
I beleive there are still plenty of bands that have a really good live sound, although it's a shame that the quality of mainstream music has dropped so much.
Someone said : "Live Aid wasn't just Queen" Best comment ever!!! One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate..... One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
Nope, there were some very good performances at Live Aid. Which tells you how damned fantastic Queen was to be remembered as "the" band of Live Aid. And yes, it's still one of the coolest guitar riffs of all time.
Along with the Queen set, this was a standout. We weren't lucky enough to get tickets for Wembley, but watched the concert from a beach bar on the isle of Jersey in scorching heat, with booze on tap, and a dip in the sea just yards away. I could replay that day over and over again, would sell my soul for it. Unforgettable x
@@jesineri1213 Why doubt him? The man is just speaking with passion about one of his favourite days ever and you come here and shit all over it with your negativity? Go do something better with your life man.
@Jesi Neri I'm 62, which I think you'll find qualifies me to have existed at the time. I was sharing my moment in time, and my own personal point of view . Apologies for our opinions being different but, hey, I'm not losing any sleep over it.
I thought U2, Dire Straits and Queen were the standouts at Wembley. U2 changed the tone of the day when they came on and played "Sunday Bloody Sunday", they were the first act that day to have real weight and presence on stage. Dire Straits had the best musicianship, and gave the tightest performance of the day. Queen, well they had Freddie, even though he wasn't at his best vocally, and the band played good, but nothing out of this world...it was all about his showmanship, and onstage charisma to involve the crowd. Ultravox, Sade and Nik Kershaw played very good sets also.
@@jesineri1213 I was watching it live. Queen stole the show, hands-down. There were other good sets - this one in particular as well as U2s set - but no one rocked it like Queen and that was known long before any movie.
@@jesineri1213 My meaning is quite clear. And no, no one says Paul Young stole the show. But even those who participated said Queen did. Elton John said that to them after their set and the organizer, Geldof, said they were absolutely the best band. Thanks for playing, better luck next time.
@@ColtonBlumhagen not true. In reality no one gives a fuck what you play (RADIOS). Its strictly under their moral and discretion ... so stop speading misinformation. (Bliss, K. (2011, September 1). Canada Lifts Ban on Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing'. Retrieved from www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/canada-lifts-ban-on-dire-straits-money-for-nothing-178222/)
It's October 8th, 2021 and myself and my 11 year old eldest are watching and listening to this awesomeness......AND HE LOVES IT. I have succeeded as a father
Those of us MTV'ers remember this classic very well....Dire Straits featured one of the top 5, all-time greatest guitarists, Mark Knopfler and was just on the edge of legendary status, not to mention that Sting was already iconic because of his work with The Police....This type of music will never be duplicated by any musician now or forever.
I agree! I was 33 at the time, and I loved Dire Straits! Still do! Love the Police. Great music back then. Mark Knopfler is one of the greats. He has an unique guitar style and voice. I miss the 80's. Watching this made me feel really happy!
I'm just amazed at Sting's voice quality. Forget live autotune, personal computers might not have made yet. 0:45 Comes on stage, casually stands there, turns around and somehow delivers the most perfect notes. Fufufufu
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK ua-cam.com/video/mrCJUj03Os8/v-deo.html in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
If you like Sting doing that, you ought to see him (it's on UA-cam) sing message in a bottle all by himself on stage at the Secret Policemen's Concert (for Amnesty International).
Ive seen him live, twice, in 1986 and 2011 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He really is this good and better besides. My ears were stunned at that live show.
Ive seen him live twice. In 1986 and 2011. And if he ever goes on the road I will see him again in a heartbeat. True story my friend saw him jamming at the local pub here in Melbourne in 86 on his day off. He had a couple of guys from the band with him. I wanted to punch my friend in the throat.
black sabbath, dio, dire straits, motley crue, van halen, tool, ozzy osbourne, david bowie, soundgarden, alice in chains, pearl jam, led zeppelin, stevie ray vaughan, UFO, megadeth, def leppard, zz top. that should take you a while to get through all those bands but you won’t regret it one bit !
I'm 49, from behind of iron curtain (if you know what I mean :)) - they got MTV and other stuff only after 1989 or so, but still I'm he first generation who knew that this is something new. The young generation has MTV everywhere now, but this is not the same epic MTV than it was back in time. But I still keep listening this song from time to time - to me this is the best version of the song - it has so much energy, and really love this song!
I agree I love the beginning of the song with the drums the problem is the most of the radio stations don't start the music started with that they don't let it play out
Funny story, the guy playing the drums played with Dave Edmonds/Rockpile/Nick Lowe. Literally his entire contribution to this entire album was only the drum intro. They hired a session guy to replace all his drum tracks on the songs other than the intro to money for nothing. Having to live that down would have been rough for me, to say the least
I’m 52 years old, and I couldn’t disagree more. We have a lot of great music, of course, but we also had a lot of real crap that no one remembers or talks about. And that’s true of every era. The 60s have the Beatles and The Who, but they also had the Doodletown Pipers. The 70s had the Eagles and Led Zeppelin, but they also gave us the Osmonds. In the 80s we had Van Halen and Dire Straits, but we also had vanilla ice. Today there are some truly amazing bands like Tame Impala and Warpaint. The reality is that every decade produces a small amount of great music and a ton of crap that is quickly disposed of. But everyone believes that the music they were listening to between the ages of 15 and 24 is the best music of all time because it’s the soundtrack of their lives. It doesn’t matter if you were 15, 50, or 80: the music of your late teens will always be at the top of your playlist.
I'm so old I saw the Temptations at Disneyland in the early "70's. I got to go to so may epic concerts. I've got all of you youngsters beat, I was born in the '40's.
What a time to be a teenager. Watched this live on tv at 16yrs old in NZ and loved every minute. These guys, U2 and Queen were the acts I was waiting for. This was a time when it was still far more about real talent and the performance, rather than being about image and autotune of today...better days...
What I enjoy about watching this is that you can tell that Knopfler and Sting and the rest of 'em are having fun. They're smiling at each other and just having a damn good time. This song is legendary, as are Knopfler's guitar skills.
I remember playing Dire Straits in the car and my friend said his Dad had got all their albums. I was surprised as his Dad didn't really strike me as the music loving type. I was like "Does your Dad like Dire Straits?!" and he replied "Well.. everyone likes Dire Straits".
@@LOLHAMMER45678 well it depends on what generation we're talking about... lol. There was a time when it got trendy to consider Dire Straits as "uncool". NOnsense
Sting doing the opening for this song is one of the most magical moments in music. Sets it up perfectly. Add to that his backing vocals and Marks playing. Then it becomes pure Class.
Dire Straits have been acknowledged as one of the most intelligent and original bands of their era. As the creation of Mark Knopfler, they successfully blended blues-based influences along with country and rock into an instantly timeless mix of atmospheric album tracks, combined with populist, catchy and massive-selling singles. Although they will rightly always be remembered for their sixth studio album, Brothers In Arms, there is so much more to discover in their discrete, influential catalogue.
Whenever I talk to people about favorite bands I mention Dire Straits and I never get a reply from anyone! It’s like a lot of people don’t really know like you said how they have such a great catalog of music. Most people only know this song and sultans
If I had a time machine, I’d love to just visit this perfect celebration of music. I was born just 2 years later but this is still my favorite concert - one I was born too late for. Between this & Queen, I’d be in heaven.
I was born 1 year later. This is my kinda music. I listen to the same stuff my parents used to and still listen to today, all the good old stuff! It's sad that we missed those times and we can never get it back.
I think this is the best version of this song I've heard. It is simply amazing. I love when the main riff starts in this version - you can feel the energy in the stadium.
except that Sting forgets the lyrics at 3:48. He starts to sing "Custom kitchen deliveries" instead of "We got to move these colour TVs". Knopfler gives him a look. Kind of funny. No one is perfect, even Sting.
Marks' voice is so powerful! And wow, his moves.... He's a freaking natural! He loves performing, he was having a really good time here. SO love his expressions....❤❤❤
It gives me energetic and nostalgic vibes. I used to hear in the Intro/Outro of the Egyptian TV show Mawaaqif wa Taraa'if (Weird and Funny videos) back in the 90s.
@@Nucksfan1 Yeah, I feel sorry for you. I saw all the bands in the heyday and had no idea how spoiled my generation was. You can still listen to it though and you're pretty cool if you are here anyway :)
I was born in 79 so I was a bit too young to appreciate the genius of a lot of musicians of the early/mid 80s. I’m so glad I discovered them later. Sting is my favorite of all time and Mark Knopfler is a freaking beast. I always feel like I was born 10 years too late.
the most underappreciated guitar riff of all time. Most people can't grasp how impressive this riff is and is always below the more common known riffs which is sad cuz this riff is leagues above any other riff that has been created.
@@aceman6005 That is your opinion. Back from the Dead is one of my favourite songs. The guitar riff is better than anything that came from the classic rock era
The smirk on Knopfler’s face when Sting starts singing the actual backup he sang on the album along with him live. This is an amazing moment in music history
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK on my YT channel in tribute to these 2 amazing songwriters from the North of England. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
Sadly his music known by 3 or 4th pieces Money for nothing 1978 Sultans of swings 1977 Brother in arms 1985 They all recorded at Path ways studio in North London. It's all about Pub Rock type of music which is a traditional way of life for the musicians to be famous slowly. Many British Bands They began playing at the pubs around England Such as Led zeppelin Beatles Queen Etc. Presently Keane- Cold play etc. Rest are balloons comes and goes Like Pet shop boys, Culture club, etc. And Mark knopfler he is not as talented as Eric Clapton! He is talented but not best of the best 🇬🇧👍.
It's amazing. Never been a big fan of his music, but whenever I hea his live performances, Sting sounds exactly like a recording. He's either a perfectionist or an alien!
Never to Be repeated again in History.... This was Monumental Music History... No Music Groups Disrespecting Each other.... Every body Working together.. no Egos. in this Concert !!!! Awesome
Live Aid was probably the best concert ever. The Who, Queen, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears, Bowie, Phil Collins, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Sting, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Judas Priest, Hall and Oates, just some of the acts. I'd be keeping my ticket stub from that concert anyway.
Not really. While finger style playing is less common in rock, many country and jazz players (Wes Montgomery) do amazing things without a pick. The same goes for players like the late Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Lindsey Buckingham, and Jeff Beck. Of course, classical players use only their fingers.
I agree. He's said that it's easier and faster to use a pick. Many times when he's using a pick, he uses the other three fingers. Sometimes it's pick only and sometimes it's finger picking. He uses the tools he needs to get the sound he wants. He's not an average guitar player. Willie (there's only one Willie) Nelson also uses pick and fingers. Check out Leo Kottke, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Roy Clark, etc.
It actually makes sense. The original song was written to rub it in the faces of less successful people complaining about musicians getting to be rich. So it only makes sense that this song is played at a charity concert, to rub it in the faces of the people who complain about giving money to people who need it.
@Dual Shock "it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert." - Not really, provided your attention span extends past the song's mere title...
You may be over-thinking this. Back in the day Money for Nothing was just a song about some t**t being unhappy about a rock band making money out f their music.
These are the days when artists are artists. People who can arrange their own songs, perform with passion, and charisma fans will love. I wish I as born in this era.
@@KingBonerthe assholes with 20 songwriters still were seen more often. Never forget that the biggest hits of 1985 included “We Are the World,” plenty of Madonna, and something called “19” sung by Paul Hardcastle
Watch as Sting gives Mark Knopfler the signal to stop singing at 5:48 ..like Mark is an endless LP and doesn't know how the song goes on. Or maybe Sting decides here between long and short version.
I remember I was 9 years old jumping around my living room to this concert. I somehow understood the importance of It back then and it's one of my memories I've grown up with my whole life. Nostalgic
it's not important.. it's just a pop song played over and over on the radio. Yeah music can be a fun distraction. I make a living doing it.. but it's not important.
@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 I disagree. Art is one of the few things that separate humans from all other living things on this Earth, and music is an art. It is therefore extremely important in my view.
@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 It is important. There is nothing else the whole world can enjoy no matter our language or circumstance. I have been watching reaction videos from people all over the world. Music is magic, it can get into your soul like nothing else. I am so happy that much of the world can now access music from all eras and genres. It used to be that poorer nations did not have that access. I hope it is helping erase the artificial man-made borders that divide us. We are all the same.
I remember when my dad finished restoring his 1965 Corvette he took me out on the first drive, and when he pulled onto the highway he put this song on; it’s a memory I’ll never forget the sound of the V8 and the sound of Dire Straits one of my all-time favourite moments with my dad
that sounds amazing I'm 20 and I have a 99 grand marquis I'm building up v8 engines and rock music truly go together so well!
One great memory for you and I bet it's a great memory for your dad. One great song and a great car. 65 Vett not too shaby. Had a couple myself. Love this song. Cheers.
Awesome story!!!
Marry me!
It wasn't released until 1985 - how come you heard it in 1965!! 😅😅😅
That guitar riff moves your body even if your frozen solid. It’s so bloody class.
Thank you.
Greatest guitar riff ever. How it got away from Angus Young we'll never know. :P
It really is. I use it to benchmark every sound system I use.
@@hedhunta52 Knopfler is a hell of a producer. His music always has the complete range.
Never heard anyone else play it like on the official soundtrack - in fact Knopfler was never able to repeat the exact riff that is on the original soundrack - it's magic, and it happened and never happened again.
You know you're legend when Sting is your back vocals
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET
ua-cam.com/video/FxuUeMWb4-8/v-deo.html and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
Pretty cool how sting pulls the other guys head in doing backing vocals to let him know he wants him there around 617
Can elden,can you tell me the name of the guy in the white outfit who starts the song? Thanks
Bad ass
@@MJ-xx5pu is david copeland
I am 81 and dancing around in the kitchen listening to this. Had the golden opportunities to see Dire Straits live a couple of times. Great memories, classic music.
That's so cool. Keep on rocking. I'm much younger and wish I could too.
How wonderful, you have striking memories!
Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱
Still one of the best intros ever. The build up to that amazing guitar riff...... Oh my god
yes we could use that in today's music😎
@@gittejonny or at least something that sounds somewhat original😂
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Masterclass. I wasnt born when this came out and i wish i were. Music today is a different thing to that.
@@gittejonny what music..
One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
Maybe Kiss...( Cold Gin )?
Well they kicked some ass on that
flownet07 prince mate...
yup
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One of the greatest drum solo's and opening riffs ever.
Yes, that's also true
And layla best riff also
The drummer is quite underrated he’s killing the intro and entire song to boot! With ease as well almost like it’s lonely for nothing in the most bad ass way possible!
Riff is absolutely amazing
@@masterofpuppets6879 Who is the drummer ?
At 1:50 sting totally flinches when the drums come in haha I don’t blame him, they hit like a freight train filled with refrigerators and colored TV’s
Mark Knopfler really is one of the greatest guitarists who has ever lived.
For sure.
His playing is instantly recognizable. I remember when I first heard Sultans - it was about 1 a.m., I was driving, and I pulled over to listen, thinking "WHO is THAT?" Start of a lifelong love affair with Knopfler and his music.
He is like David Gilmore from Pink Floyd, he can hold your attention by playing one note. Love Telegraph Road. Surprised Dire Straits aren't classed as Progressive Rock.
First, second and third that...
@@fozziebear567 exactly!
Crazy to think that this legendary song only came out a couple weeks before this performance. I was listening to the build-up, wondering why the crowd wasnt going bananas, but this was probably the first time most of the people in the crowd actually heard it.
Yes sir, this was the first performance of this song....that I am aware of. And I was there. Gad to go to summer school after this, U was a bad boy that year.
I didn't know that. I assumed the song had been out for a couple of years.
28th of June according to google, so quite literally a couple of weeks. Mustve been mad hearing this beast of a tune for the first time at a LIVE concert
0:27, And yet, at the beginning of the song when Sting started, crowd got a little hyper.
Think this was the first ever performance. And the song was released before Live Aid, but it wasn't a hit until after Live Aid, so would have been pretty unknown.
I believe it got into the top 10 around three weeks after this show
Somebody please give him his MTV, he deserves it
i don't want today's MTV
Somebody give us BACK our MTV!
and the mtv programs appears.
Nowadays MTV does not deserve these guys.
i raunt my
Who’s listening in 2025 absolute beast of a song
I was born in 1985, listening this in 2025!
🎼🎵🎶🎸🎸🎶🎵🎼🎸🎹🥁🎶🎼🎵
Always!! Haven't heard anything like it since first hearing it almost a year ago, and I can't believe I didn't hear it sooner!
Love this version of it with Sting! 🤘🏼
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37 years ago I was at the stadium and saw the whole concert. So many amazing performances, including this one. I got so caught up in the concert I got very bad sunburn and sun stroke - ended up in hospital a couple days later with bad burns - was all worth it though 😊 Live Aid was one of the best experiences of my life.
congratulations!! for being so lucky and blessed to be there, i can tell that every second was worth the damn time
as a 26 year old i'm very jealous. I wish i could've seen them live back then. I can only imagine how great the experience would have been. You have every right to feel blessed
38 years ago 1985 i was only 16 , 53 now seems like a life time ago
@@wiganbinmon6776 I was 16 and we rocked it well here in Nigeria. A local Rock band (Shapp Band) made me love it
You survived because you experienced it
Who’s listening to this classic in 2024??
Presente !!!!
This comment is always so cringe 😢😢
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I've listened to it since it came out. Damn I'm getting old.😂
Yes
Mark Knopfler is one of those people who can truly make his instrument speak. I will never get tired of this song.
Sting's voice always sounds like he lifted 80's youth energy to the heights with such a distinctive and unique talent. Makes me feel like watching him, grab an "80s Pepsi" and enjoy the vibe. 👌
Live Aid just seemed to capture a moment in time when all these musicians were in their prime... there's so much energy from every musician that's just a joy to watch.
(sidenote - That drop that goes from the drum fills to the main riff is one of the coolest fucking things I've ever heard)
especially led zeppelin...
@@myMovieClipsArchive lmao. Love Zeppelin to death but that was a shitshow.
@@Whatserface3 same here brother
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Our entire realm was in its prime
This song just amps me every time.
First heard it in my Dad's car in 1987.
At 42, still love Dire Straits.
Hard not to Concur. Great music. Questionable 🤨 @PlayingForChange🎃.
👍 а Я в 56.
My dad played this for me too in 1985 when I was 6 years old. At 43 I'm blessed to have had an amazing musical experience upbringing by the coolest dad ever. My dad passed away a while back. At least he got to see me partner up with the true founder of MTV. Nyhl Henson has become family to me. He's filling in as my care giver and business partner as I'm autistic. This was my favorite song growing up my dad used to play me on the way to school in his 1982 Datsun Maxima. God bless all the cool dads we had in the 80s who blessed us with such great music. Amen. You're not the only one brother.
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My dad introduced me and i first heard it when my dad got the album from “Britannia” 😅😅 it was one of his monthly CD’s
I'm 76 and still loving this! Rocking Forever!
only a year behind you and my bose are running hot tonight with mark knopler
Good lads!!... I knew you wouldn't let me down😃
Age is only a number man! Ofc we love this, no matter what!
Хай, бразер. 😂😂😂 Здоровья тебе и твоим близким😊😊😊
@@beachesney7920rock it out!!
I am 62years old .I love this song.brings back memories.
That’s what you call a timeless riff. Still hit so hard in 2023!
RIP to Jack Sonni
Nope. Better versions out there. Still epic bc Live Aid.
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@@Lydzthelass 🤘
If you're watching this in 2021, I love you and you're not alone.
Me too, merry me
I am as alone as it gets, And that hurts my 16 yo soul
17 years old and listening to the good music
@@frantiseklukes4509 I first listened to this stuff at your age, 32 years ago.😎I noticed the drum intro and fell in love with the instrument. This music can be the start of something beautifull. Start learning an instrument if you haven't already started, and you have a partner that never lets you down.👋
@@frantiseklukes4509 14 and and listening to some kickass music
imagine just creating a riff that good. insane.
I still freak out about that riff. Like how could you possibly make something that good! Crazy song!
Knopplers on a different level
*Kashmir has entered the chat*
They had to know too when they created it ... Yeah, we got something here.
@@juicy1213 have a creative mind?
Geez Mark is the coolest performer. He's got a talent that is so unique, and a sound that no-one else can mimic. Mark you're the best!!
Welcome back, my friend. I know this isn't your first time here. Relax and let the nostalgia touch your soul.
okay lets go
Спасибо, братишка...
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The 80s..MTV..my girlfriend....
What I had an didn't know it....
Fool...!
Hi! thanks, I brought beers.
Im 75 and still rocking hard.
Yea baby, 🫶
Your wife must be a very happy woman
Live long sir... More years to rock on...
Fck Yeah
Àinno@@bigdaddyc7266
I am absolutely enchanted by the ad libbing Sting does at the beginning. It truly shows how angelic that man’s voice is
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
@@willritter4076 good stuff man!
Sting was co-writer!
Sting was the co-writer!
This is the meanest, most awesome lead in by Mark! And oh his voice.... he can achieve any sound he wants. As for his moves... words fail me. My favourite musician and singer ever.... my hero!!
I really love Sting's voice. A very distinct background vocal.
Awesome iconic voice!
Did you know this harmony was a play on Don't Stand So, Don't Stand So, Don't Stand So Close To Me. All these years and I just heard about this lol
@@seanx666 I feel better now, having only just realised this a couple of months ago myself :)
@@seanx666 shit you’re right!!!
One of the great songwriters too
When concerts were magical moments. No Playback, no voices and instrumentation with many effects, just pure sound ...
Paulo Silva But just think if they had 20 background dancers, massive light shows and pitch perfect like all groups now use. All of that is just to cover up the lack of talent in today’s performers.
....and no smartphones!!!
I beleive there are still plenty of bands that have a really good live sound, although it's a shame that the quality of mainstream music has dropped so much.
They knew they were filming it for You Tube.
@Jion it was during the day cant do a light show at day mate
Someone said : "Live Aid wasn't just Queen"
Best comment ever!!!
One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....
Nope, there were some very good performances at Live Aid. Which tells you how damned fantastic Queen was to be remembered as "the" band of Live Aid.
And yes, it's still one of the coolest guitar riffs of all time.
Queen, Quo, Dire straits from wembley.
George Thorogood and Sabbath's performance from across the pond.
And Zeppelin..... For the wrong reasons.
Anyone enjoying this in 2025
I am on 4 January 2025. 😎 of
This will be 40 years old 🎂 this year!
2025,
Oh my God! 40 years!
Here 13th Jan 25
and I plan to be here enjoying it in 2026, too!
Along with the Queen set, this was a standout. We weren't lucky enough to get tickets for Wembley, but watched the concert from a beach bar on the isle of Jersey in scorching heat, with booze on tap, and a dip in the sea just yards away. I could replay that day over and over again, would sell my soul for it. Unforgettable x
@@jesineri1213 Why doubt him? The man is just speaking with passion about one of his favourite days ever and you come here and shit all over it with your negativity? Go do something better with your life man.
@Jesi Neri I'm 62, which I think you'll find qualifies me to have existed at the time. I was sharing my moment in time, and my own personal point of view . Apologies for our opinions being different but, hey, I'm not losing any sleep over it.
I thought U2, Dire Straits and Queen were the standouts at Wembley. U2 changed the tone of the day when they came on and played "Sunday Bloody Sunday", they were the first act that day to have real weight and presence on stage. Dire Straits had the best musicianship, and gave the tightest performance of the day. Queen, well they had Freddie, even though he wasn't at his best vocally, and the band played good, but nothing out of this world...it was all about his showmanship, and onstage charisma to involve the crowd. Ultravox, Sade and Nik Kershaw played very good sets also.
@@jesineri1213 I was watching it live. Queen stole the show, hands-down. There were other good sets - this one in particular as well as U2s set - but no one rocked it like Queen and that was known long before any movie.
@@jesineri1213 My meaning is quite clear. And no, no one says Paul Young stole the show. But even those who participated said Queen did. Elton John said that to them after their set and the organizer, Geldof, said they were absolutely the best band. Thanks for playing, better luck next time.
1985 - this song is awesome!
2019 - this song is awesome!
cian can god damn right!
It's an eternal song, even in 100 years people will still to listen it and say "waow, that's a pretty good song !"
We are in the same page bro!!
2011 in Canada: This song is banned
@@ColtonBlumhagen not true. In reality no one gives a fuck what you play (RADIOS). Its strictly under their moral and discretion ... so stop speading misinformation. (Bliss, K. (2011, September 1). Canada Lifts Ban on Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing'. Retrieved from www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/canada-lifts-ban-on-dire-straits-money-for-nothing-178222/)
im starting to think live aid was the greatest concert ever
Of course it is
*Festival
Couldn’t agree more! A shame that I was too young to experience and living in the wrong country😊
Yes it is
Greatest live event in the history of the world
Anyone listening to this immortal song here in 2025....If yes than your life will be full of Awesome
It's October 8th, 2021 and myself and my 11 year old eldest are watching and listening to this awesomeness......AND HE LOVES IT. I have succeeded as a father
It's Oct. 17, 2021
Philip Mullins: You certainly have! Hope he enjoyed the whole fantastic, unrepeatable event...
Old is gold ....... i hear this song 2020 And 2021 lockdown season..sssss..
😂
Well done sir. Knopfler became my favorite when my dad introduced me to him and the dire straits 👍
Those of us MTV'ers remember this classic very well....Dire Straits featured one of the top 5, all-time greatest guitarists, Mark Knopfler and was just on the edge of legendary status, not to mention that Sting was already iconic because of his work with The Police....This type of music will never be duplicated by any musician now or forever.
Absolutely right. Was just preaching this to my kids😂
isn't. Was blessed to go to school with the one who brought MTV to us..he was genius...a little shy.. blew me away when it came to be.0
And this particular song seemed to attract many of those former great guitarist. Take Eric Clayton for example when he joined Mark & co at Knebworth.
I agree! I was 33 at the time, and I loved Dire Straits! Still do! Love the Police. Great music back then. Mark Knopfler is one of the greats. He has an unique guitar style and voice. I miss the 80's. Watching this made me feel really happy!
@@judyw4701 👍 I think most here are of a similar mindset and probably age.
I'm just amazed at Sting's voice quality. Forget live autotune, personal computers might not have made yet. 0:45 Comes on stage, casually stands there, turns around and somehow delivers the most perfect notes. Fufufufu
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal UA-cam performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK ua-cam.com/video/mrCJUj03Os8/v-deo.html in tribute to 2 genius songwriters from the city of Newcastle. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.
If you like Sting doing that, you ought to see him (it's on UA-cam) sing message in a bottle all by himself on stage at the Secret Policemen's Concert (for Amnesty International).
Yesssssshhh?
Ive seen him live, twice, in 1986 and 2011 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He really is this good and better besides. My ears were stunned at that live show.
Ive seen him live twice. In 1986 and 2011. And if he ever goes on the road I will see him again in a heartbeat. True story my friend saw him jamming at the local pub here in Melbourne in 86 on his day off. He had a couple of guys from the band with him. I wanted to punch my friend in the throat.
I am 14 years old and discovered good music when I was 11. I kept building on my music taste and got to this song a couple months back.
Estás no caminho certo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
ok
@Thebus1apparently the one you're on.
Same here since 14 lol
black sabbath, dio, dire straits, motley crue, van halen, tool, ozzy osbourne, david bowie, soundgarden, alice in chains, pearl jam, led zeppelin, stevie ray vaughan, UFO, megadeth, def leppard, zz top. that should take you a while to get through all those bands but you won’t regret it one bit !
I’m 12 yrs old and this is one of if not my favorite band
У тебя отличный вкус!
Mix of Dire Straits and Sting of The Police
You definitely got good taste for music
That rythym guitarist is literally the most 80s thing I've ever seen
Beepbeep Lettuce the best image of all the live aid scene
His name is Jack "Sonic" Sonni.
Made me lol
@@greypossum1 Sonni w/ Soldering Sunglasses
You say that like it’s a bad thing!
Do you think these guys knew how epic this concert would turn out to be? Live aid was the most insanely packed event ever.. pure talent just stacked
Was it bigger than Woodstock??
Sounds about right 🙏🙏
Yeah, I think they had a pretty good idea
Eevexs
Better than Woodstock '99?
Can we all just agree that this show was the greatest moment in human history?
I am 71 and in 2024 this is as special asit was when they first sang it this will be enjoyed by my grandchildren❤
I'm 49, from behind of iron curtain (if you know what I mean :)) - they got MTV and other stuff only after 1989 or so, but still I'm he first generation who knew that this is something new. The young generation has MTV everywhere now, but this is not the same epic MTV than it was back in time. But I still keep listening this song from time to time - to me this is the best version of the song - it has so much energy, and really love this song!
Sting is collaborating with Snoop and Dr. Dre! How cool!
true sir!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Unpopular opinion: the guitar is godlike but the drums at the start make this song totally epic.
I agree I love the beginning of the song with the drums the problem is the most of the radio stations don't start the music started with that they don't let it play out
Totally agree brilliant intro with the drums. The guitar with Mr. Knopfler well no words needed 👌
Funny story, the guy playing the drums played with Dave Edmonds/Rockpile/Nick Lowe. Literally his entire contribution to this entire album was only the drum intro. They hired a session guy to replace all his drum tracks on the songs other than the intro to money for nothing. Having to live that down would have been rough for me, to say the least
as the drum sounds of Van Halen, another level.
@@maxpowers4823 terry williams
The sound engineers and technicians did such a good job on this day. So many acts, one after another, different requirements, and all sound amazing
Terry Williams and his drum solo at the beginning! Just magical!
Terry was a legend
especially how he stops it dead silent for the guitar to come in.
Our generation’s music was the best. No debate. Mic drop. The best.
as a 15 year old guitarist..i totally agree
I think I agree, but I didn’t hear what you said after 'No debate.'
Do Foo Fighters count as a GenX band?
@DavidRachlinMLIS i dont think so
I’m 52 years old, and I couldn’t disagree more. We have a lot of great music, of course, but we also had a lot of real crap that no one remembers or talks about. And that’s true of every era. The 60s have the Beatles and The Who, but they also had the Doodletown Pipers. The 70s had the Eagles and Led Zeppelin, but they also gave us the Osmonds. In the 80s we had Van Halen and Dire Straits, but we also had vanilla ice. Today there are some truly amazing bands like Tame Impala and Warpaint. The reality is that every decade produces a small amount of great music and a ton of crap that is quickly disposed of. But everyone believes that the music they were listening to between the ages of 15 and 24 is the best music of all time because it’s the soundtrack of their lives. It doesn’t matter if you were 15, 50, or 80: the music of your late teens will always be at the top of your playlist.
I was fortunate enough to be alive when these guys were at the top of their game. I will be forever grateful!
You and me both - words can't describe how grateful I am to have been a teenager in the 80s
@@mgparis me too thats the way i did it
Same dude! It was a great time to grow up in.
Lucky! I was born in 98. Missed out on so much good music.
I'm so old I saw the Temptations at Disneyland in the early "70's. I got to go to so may epic concerts. I've got all of you youngsters beat, I was born in the '40's.
That lead in to blast off on 'Money for Nothing' never gets old
Yeah ! It kinda sounds like fool for your loving too.
Like an adrenaline shot
Ohhh yeaaahhh!!!
Born in 1953 and listening in 2024 from Rome, Italy
Eu, em Manaus, Amazonas. Brasil!!
I was born in Italy also. The same year that you are.
@ here we are!😘
What a time to be a teenager. Watched this live on tv at 16yrs old in NZ and loved every minute. These guys, U2 and Queen were the acts I was waiting for. This was a time when it was still far more about real talent and the performance, rather than being about image and autotune of today...better days...
I was 16 too !!!
Right on brother. That was real music 🎶 🎵 sang and played by great music musicians.
Stings vocals are so clean and on point... and he makes it looks so effortless live wow
He's always been an enormous talent
yeah they’re so crisp and accurate I was like “damn...”
This concert was legendary, there will not be another one like it.
Zero ego and 500% quality delivery. That’s what’s missing these days
Ironic how these comments are made yet it was Sting's ego what ruined The Police
What I enjoy about watching this is that you can tell that Knopfler and Sting and the rest of 'em are having fun. They're smiling at each other and just having a damn good time. This song is legendary, as are Knopfler's guitar skills.
There's only one rule in great music. If you ain't having fun then you're doing it wrong. 😁
I remember playing Dire Straits in the car and my friend said his Dad had got all their albums. I was surprised as his Dad didn't really strike me as the music loving type. I was like "Does your Dad like Dire Straits?!" and he replied "Well.. everyone likes Dire Straits".
Every dad in the western world likes dire straits
@@LOLHAMMER45678 well it depends on what generation we're talking about... lol. There was a time when it got trendy to consider Dire Straits as "uncool". NOnsense
My dad loves Dire Straits too....but so do I (was born a year after this concert 😅). My favourite is "On Every Street" 😍
Dire straits is the ultimate dad band
Kind of like Bob Seger. Appeals to a HUGE variation of audience.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this but this is one of the greatest live versions of any song ever
No, you are absolutely right. This version is magical
Yep smooth as hell
They rock the house for sure my dude, fully agreed
Fleetwood Mac - the chain live was better imo
‘The greatest live noise ever created’
Sting doing the opening for this song is one of the most magical moments in music. Sets it up perfectly. Add to that his backing vocals and Marks playing. Then it becomes pure Class.
Dire Straits have been acknowledged as one of the most intelligent and original bands of their era. As the creation of Mark Knopfler, they successfully blended blues-based influences along with country and rock into an instantly timeless mix of atmospheric album tracks, combined with populist, catchy and massive-selling singles. Although they will rightly always be remembered for their sixth studio album, Brothers In Arms, there is so much more to discover in their discrete, influential catalogue.
Great comment 😊
Making Movies is underrated
This comment sounds like Patrick Bateman before he chops up paul allen
@@718Gilbert😭😭😭
Whenever I talk to people about favorite bands I mention Dire Straits and I never get a reply from anyone! It’s like a lot of people don’t really know like you said how they have such a great catalog of music. Most people only know this song and sultans
If I had a time machine, I’d love to just visit this perfect celebration of music.
I was born just 2 years later but this is still my favorite concert - one I was born too late for. Between this & Queen, I’d be in heaven.
I was born in this time of great people try to get together. Today I see Trumps and Putin and I´am wondering what went wrong.
It was so awesome at that time.
1987 as well
I was born 1 year later. This is my kinda music. I listen to the same stuff my parents used to and still listen to today, all the good old stuff! It's sad that we missed those times and we can never get it back.
youtube is like a time machine 😎
I think this is the best version of this song I've heard. It is simply amazing. I love when the main riff starts in this version - you can feel the energy in the stadium.
Mark knoppfler Is a GOAT!
except that Sting forgets the lyrics at 3:48. He starts to sing "Custom kitchen deliveries" instead of "We got to move these colour TVs". Knopfler gives him a look. Kind of funny. No one is perfect, even Sting.
Song written by Sting anyway...
Nope. Knopfler wrote it and added Sting to the writing credits because he used the melody of "Don't stand so close to me". See wikipedia.
@@blszynClose though
Marks' voice is so powerful! And wow, his moves.... He's a freaking natural! He loves performing, he was having a really good time here. SO love his expressions....❤❤❤
This song is timeless! The guitar riff, drum solo, vocals, everything about this song is FUCKING legendary and Sting on backup…. Like holy shit 🤯
Yep my mind is legit blown.
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
It gives me energetic and nostalgic vibes.
I used to hear in the Intro/Outro of the Egyptian TV show Mawaaqif wa Taraa'if (Weird and Funny videos) back in the 90s.
I believe somewhere something stops repeating itself
you are not alone my friend ;)
how many people are singing along word for word while watching this video clip?
Yep at the bottom of the world
The intro to this song will always be legendary
❤ I’m listening now 👍 WOW! It’s wonderful to see Sting up there singing ❤
❤ Wonderful combination ❤
Class act ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Still watch this in 2024, what an iconic performance
2024 🙌
Right here with you
Man I wish this was my generation of music, all I got is Taylor Swift and dirty rappers👎👎👎👎
Yes,ever and ever!❤ 74 👵😁
@@Nucksfan1 Yeah, I feel sorry for you. I saw all the bands in the heyday and had no idea how spoiled my generation was. You can still listen to it though and you're pretty cool if you are here anyway :)
UA-cam is a freakin time machine. I was six years old when this happened and i'm so thankful that i can enjoy this today.
Live Aid 1985 was an absolutely brilliant moment in Rock history!
Bob Geldoff who'd organised the whole thing, watched by the world, was left thumbing a lift on the M1 that night when everybody had gone!?????
@@saltspringrailway3683 Incredible! I didn't know that.
I was born in 79 so I was a bit too young to appreciate the genius of a lot of musicians of the early/mid 80s. I’m so glad I discovered them later. Sting is my favorite of all time and Mark Knopfler is a freaking beast. I always feel like I was born 10 years too late.
The guy in the red coat and white sunglasses might be the most 80s thing I’ve ever seen.
and the Steinberger guitar too
Then you've not seen Scarface.
He's even playing a headless guitar.
😂😂😂
Actually, Sting's Casio watch could be just a tad MORE eighties...
the most underappreciated guitar riff of all time. Most people can't grasp how impressive this riff is and is always below the more common known riffs which is sad cuz this riff is leagues above any other riff that has been created.
🐐 riff
Except one guitar riff, Back from the Dead by Skillet is the greatest of all time, in my opinion
@@rdymond04 no way! That’s barely a riff at all
@@aceman6005 That is your opinion. Back from the Dead is one of my favourite songs. The guitar riff is better than anything that came from the classic rock era
Bitch never heard of the song Live and Learn
Mark Knopfler, and his unique way to play a electric guitar is just amazing.
* called finger picking buddy...
Amazing, beautiful, powerful. 🤘🏻 I’m still listening to this music on 2024. What about you?
I'm rocking with you dude 🤟
Yes!!
Йес братишка)
All agreed. ❤❤❤.
I’m 19 I love classic rock music people say that I’m weird. I know what’s good music.
Those other people are weird for not liking classic rock haha!
You do you.
A timeless riff. Goosebumps every time I watch
On par with “Thunderstruck”
And “LA woman” for me. Top 3 intros of all times
One of the best rock songs ever!!! Perfect vocals, guitar and drums!!
And Bass!
and albums!
The drum intro through my in-ceiling speakers at full volume is just amazing
Thaks so much to Mark for all his music and for Live Aid.....
The person who came up with the intro is 110% GENIUS.
Prolly knopfler lol
I believe it's become a commandment in nearly every religion
@@TheLamz1111 Thou shalt want thine MTV
Totally agree, dont like that much the actual song
Jum Peric whole thing is amazing
The smirk on Knopfler’s face when Sting starts singing the actual backup he sang on the album along with him live. This is an amazing moment in music history
I'd be honored if some Dire Straits & Sting fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ON EVERY STREET and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK on my YT channel in tribute to these 2 amazing songwriters from the North of England. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
I had no idea until just now that was Sting! Crazy the moment I saw him sing it was like 'duh.'
Hi I’m the author of the song ua-cam.com/video/7b-tA3PSro0/v-deo.html
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Greetings from Italy
@@charlietuccitto3617 Great, but also when Knopfler fluffs his lines, and Sting is like, oh, but they just look at each other and continue..
MBE Madebyear.com it was sting who made a mistake. A little later he sings the word sorry.
This song cannot be touched. ever. ever. I still get goosebumps the second that air guitar hits.
You know a song rocks to the core when even the Weird Al Yankovic version gets you going..
Oh, they touched it alright, edited and all.
@@Scottocaster6668 Huh?
What a lovely song by the fabulous Sting and Dire Straits!😊🤗👍💯❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👌
I would love a time machine to go back to be in that crowd and experience this live! It’s one of my favourite songs of the 80’s. ❤️
Me tooooooo!!!!!!😀👍🎶🎶
I LOVE yooo🙂
You need a DMC12 DeLorean🤣🤣😍
Sadly his music known by 3 or 4th pieces
Money for nothing 1978
Sultans of swings 1977
Brother in arms 1985
They all recorded at Path ways studio in North London.
It's all about Pub Rock type of music which is a traditional way of life for the musicians to be famous slowly.
Many British Bands They began playing at the pubs around England
Such as Led zeppelin
Beatles
Queen
Etc.
Presently Keane- Cold play etc.
Rest are balloons comes and goes Like Pet shop boys, Culture club, etc.
And Mark knopfler he is not as talented as Eric Clapton!
He is talented but not best of the best 🇬🇧👍.
Mine too. I also recommend ELO's "Last Train to London" -- it too has a great intro.
Listening to it in 2023! Too good 👍🏻 vocals and guitars, drums, Dire Straits, and Sting didn’t miss a beat in this epic production! Fantastic!
So am I.. don't make em like they used to
yes only never africa thanks europe for this , dont forget that.they only think about themself.
❤❤❤
It's amazing. Never been a big fan of his music, but whenever I hea his live performances, Sting sounds exactly like a recording. He's either a perfectionist or an alien!
Never to Be repeated again in History.... This was Monumental Music History... No Music Groups Disrespecting Each other.... Every body Working together.. no Egos. in this Concert !!!! Awesome
0:27 - An anthem for a generation. One of the best generations and one of the absolute best times to be alive.
Live Aid was probably the best concert ever. The Who, Queen, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears, Bowie, Phil Collins, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Sting, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Judas Priest, Hall and Oates, just some of the acts. I'd be keeping my ticket stub from that concert anyway.
Rob Smith what about Woodstock?
You make a valid point sir.
I was there aged 15, no ticket stub !!!
Would’ve been cool if lynyrd skynyrd would be there....
85? was davie504 already born at 85?
Perfect song - Great guitars - Sting and Mark showing everyone how it should be done...
I think it needs to be more appreciated that Knopfler does all this WITHOUT a guitar pick. Insane really.
Not really. While finger style playing is less common in rock, many country and jazz players (Wes Montgomery) do amazing things without a pick. The same goes for players like the late Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Lindsey Buckingham, and Jeff Beck. Of course, classical players use only their fingers.
Space Jockey but usually guitar riffs like this playing with only pick, and how Knopfler does the same with his fingers - its cool
I agree. He's said that it's easier and faster to use a pick. Many times when he's using a pick, he uses the other three fingers. Sometimes it's pick only and sometimes it's finger picking. He uses the tools he needs to get the sound he wants. He's not an average guitar player. Willie (there's only one Willie) Nelson also uses pick and fingers. Check out Leo Kottke, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Roy Clark, etc.
He never uses a pick. Well most of the time
@@hondacivic3094 What! Check your facts.
I’m forever jealous of those who experienced this performance live. That riff is so powerful, chills every time!
I love this song but it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert.
Lol good point
It actually makes sense. The original song was written to rub it in the faces of less successful people complaining about musicians getting to be rich. So it only makes sense that this song is played at a charity concert, to rub it in the faces of the people who complain about giving money to people who need it.
@Dual Shock "it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert." - Not really, provided your attention span extends past the song's mere title...
'Music for nothing and this gigs for free.'
You may be over-thinking this. Back in the day Money for Nothing was just a song about some t**t being unhappy about a rock band making money out f their music.
These are the days when artists are artists. People who can arrange their own songs, perform with passion, and charisma fans will love. I wish I as born in this era.
cringe
Watching live aid as a 23 year old was a phenomenal experience
Que bien unas maquinas en sonido y el canto perfecto
They still do that, only that the assholes with 20 songwriters get seen more often
@@KingBonerthe assholes with 20 songwriters still were seen more often. Never forget that the biggest hits of 1985 included “We Are the World,” plenty of Madonna, and something called “19” sung by Paul Hardcastle
The way this intro creates so much expectation... and completely lives up to it is SO. DAMN. EPIC.
Watch as Sting gives Mark Knopfler the signal to stop singing at 5:48 ..like Mark is an endless LP and doesn't know how the song goes on. Or maybe Sting decides here between long and short version.
@@switch12345678 lowkey hoping Mark would make a half hour version of this song, I sure wouldn't complain
Mark Knopfler is an artist that only in the past few years have I realized how important a figure he is in the soundtrack of my life. I’m 67
I have seen Mark Knopfler many times live and he never disappoints. I just fall in love with the magic of his guitar skills.
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The synths at the beginning are always so magical, it's hard to explain
I remember I was 9 years old jumping around my living room to this concert. I somehow understood the importance of It back then and it's one of my memories I've grown up with my whole life. Nostalgic
it's not important.. it's just a pop song played over and over on the radio. Yeah music can be a fun distraction. I make a living doing it.. but it's not important.
@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 I disagree. Art is one of the few things that separate humans from all other living things on this Earth, and music is an art. It is therefore extremely important in my view.
@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 He's talking about the concert and about being happy. You should try it for once in your life before you die from old age.
D J , you get my friend !
@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 It is important. There is nothing else the whole world can enjoy no matter our language or circumstance. I have been watching reaction videos from people all over the world. Music is magic, it can get into your soul like nothing else. I am so happy that much of the world can now access music from all eras and genres. It used to be that poorer nations did not have that access. I hope it is helping erase the artificial man-made borders that divide us. We are all the same.
The drum intro brings me back here always