Dire Straits / Sting - Money For Nothing (Live Aid 1985)

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  • @GeneralmotorsMHM
    @GeneralmotorsMHM 9 місяців тому +2654

    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

    • @AndrewBurris-z9s
      @AndrewBurris-z9s 9 місяців тому +49

      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!

    • @dougelliott5191
      @dougelliott5191 8 місяців тому +23

      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.

    • @Acura1NSX
      @Acura1NSX 8 місяців тому +16

      Awesome story!!!

    • @rebeccaratliff6229
      @rebeccaratliff6229 7 місяців тому +13

      Marry me!

    • @lizrivers4422
      @lizrivers4422 7 місяців тому +2

      It wasn't released until 1985 - how come you heard it in 1965!! 😅😅😅

  • @blaiseperry5162
    @blaiseperry5162 2 роки тому +3481

    That guitar riff moves your body even if your frozen solid. It’s so bloody class.

    • @srprice2383
      @srprice2383 Рік тому +13

      Thank you.

    • @shawngillogly6873
      @shawngillogly6873 Рік тому +45

      Greatest guitar riff ever. How it got away from Angus Young we'll never know. :P

    • @hedhunta52
      @hedhunta52 Рік тому +23

      It really is. I use it to benchmark every sound system I use.

    • @n.w.1803
      @n.w.1803 Рік тому +23

      @@hedhunta52 Knopfler is a hell of a producer. His music always has the complete range.

    • @mlhm5
      @mlhm5 Рік тому +17

      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.

  • @CelticKiwi55
    @CelticKiwi55 Рік тому +1518

    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.

    • @metallicareloadful
      @metallicareloadful Рік тому +26

      congratulations!! for being so lucky and blessed to be there, i can tell that every second was worth the damn time

    • @MysteryPotatoMan
      @MysteryPotatoMan Рік тому +27

      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

    • @wiganbinmon6776
      @wiganbinmon6776 Рік тому +16

      38 years ago 1985 i was only 16 , 53 now seems like a life time ago

    • @oluwemimoolatoye5561
      @oluwemimoolatoye5561 Рік тому +7

      @@wiganbinmon6776 I was 16 and we rocked it well here in Nigeria. A local Rock band (Shapp Band) made me love it

    • @kathiequintel1641
      @kathiequintel1641 Рік тому +5

      You survived because you experienced it

  • @garytompkins3761
    @garytompkins3761 3 місяці тому +108

    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.

    • @ellieaquitaine6396
      @ellieaquitaine6396 10 днів тому +3

      That's so cool. Keep on rocking. I'm much younger and wish I could too.

  • @jarnekompier
    @jarnekompier 2 роки тому +2237

    Still one of the best intros ever. The build up to that amazing guitar riff...... Oh my god

    • @gittejonny
      @gittejonny 2 роки тому +18

      yes we could use that in today's music😎

    • @jarnekompier
      @jarnekompier 2 роки тому +19

      @@gittejonny or at least something that sounds somewhat original😂

    • @ЮрийДемидов-р9л
      @ЮрийДемидов-р9л 2 роки тому

      Не умеет петь вообще!
      ua-cam.com/video/77d8OczgzAg/v-deo.html

    • @SzlentWolf
      @SzlentWolf 2 роки тому +6

      Masterclass. I wasnt born when this came out and i wish i were. Music today is a different thing to that.

    • @bassAssassin187
      @bassAssassin187 2 роки тому +4

      @@gittejonny what music..

  • @JakeTrimble-bx3lx
    @JakeTrimble-bx3lx Рік тому +183

    Mark Knopfler is one of those people who can truly make his instrument speak. I will never get tired of this song.

  • @thomasalsa
    @thomasalsa 2 роки тому +3402

    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.

    • @rickstalentedtongue910
      @rickstalentedtongue910 2 роки тому +274

      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.

    • @user-oi9to7ux7k
      @user-oi9to7ux7k 2 роки тому +82

      I didn't know that. I assumed the song had been out for a couple of years.

    • @ElBantosClips
      @ElBantosClips 2 роки тому +128

      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

    • @FaLkraydz
      @FaLkraydz 2 роки тому +77

      0:27, And yet, at the beginning of the song when Sting started, crowd got a little hyper.

    • @chrisjames6327
      @chrisjames6327 2 роки тому +52

      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

  • @lovesmerlot
    @lovesmerlot 4 місяці тому +471

    I'm 76 and still loving this! Rocking Forever!

    • @beachesney7920
      @beachesney7920 4 місяці тому +7

      only a year behind you and my bose are running hot tonight with mark knopler

    • @johnman559
      @johnman559 4 місяці тому +3

      Good lads!!... I knew you wouldn't let me down😃

    • @berringervids
      @berringervids 3 місяці тому +3

      Age is only a number man! Ofc we love this, no matter what!

    • @slade526
      @slade526 3 місяці тому +3

      Хай, бразер. 😂😂😂 Здоровья тебе и твоим близким😊😊😊

    • @joconnor1b
      @joconnor1b 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@beachesney7920rock it out!!

  • @fijudfwjpg2544
    @fijudfwjpg2544 4 роки тому +86

    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.....

  • @freddys.2194
    @freddys.2194 10 місяців тому +6886

    Who’s listening to this classic in 2024??

  • @fiendofficial2881
    @fiendofficial2881 5 років тому +3473

    One of the coolest guitar riffs of all time no debate.....

  • @lzdm2892
    @lzdm2892 3 місяці тому +3

    大学生の頃、ダイアーストレイツの「サルタンオブスィング」をTVで観て、すっかり彼らのファンになりました🎵
    以来、ずっと彼らの素晴らしい曲を追いかけています♪

  • @canelden8827
    @canelden8827 3 роки тому +13287

    You know you're legend when Sting is your back vocals

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 2 роки тому +5

      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.

    • @johnb6850
      @johnb6850 2 роки тому +284

      Pretty cool how sting pulls the other guys head in doing backing vocals to let him know he wants him there around 617

    • @MJ-xx5pu
      @MJ-xx5pu 2 роки тому +66

      Can elden,can you tell me the name of the guy in the white outfit who starts the song? Thanks

    • @janetwilson4741
      @janetwilson4741 2 роки тому +42

      Bad ass

    • @javierolaya6785
      @javierolaya6785 2 роки тому +39

      @@MJ-xx5pu is david copeland

  • @VincenzoInfi
    @VincenzoInfi 4 роки тому +5097

    Mark Knopfler really is one of the greatest guitarists who has ever lived.

    • @verminvaporizer1394
      @verminvaporizer1394 4 роки тому +62

      For sure.

    • @ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412
      @ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412 4 роки тому +198

      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.

    • @fozziebear567
      @fozziebear567 4 роки тому +104

      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.

    • @EM-wd2vg
      @EM-wd2vg 4 роки тому +14

      First, second and third that...

    • @ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412
      @ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412 4 роки тому +10

      @@fozziebear567 exactly!

  • @anjanbarman5128
    @anjanbarman5128 4 роки тому +6906

    Somebody please give him his MTV, he deserves it

  • @GlenMaxwell-rs8qp
    @GlenMaxwell-rs8qp 3 місяці тому +19

    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. 👌

  • @DanielMcDonald-v8c
    @DanielMcDonald-v8c 7 місяців тому +152

    I am 71 and in 2024 this is as special asit was when they first sang it this will be enjoyed by my grandchildren❤

    • @belanagy5595
      @belanagy5595 4 місяці тому +1

      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!

    • @gwendolynlucas-davis3301
      @gwendolynlucas-davis3301 Місяць тому

      Sting is collaborating with Snoop and Dr. Dre! How cool!

    • @ryanmozert
      @ryanmozert 10 днів тому

      true sir!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @merrychristmascollection7153
    @merrychristmascollection7153 3 роки тому +4532

    If you're watching this in 2021, I love you and you're not alone.

    • @madi518
      @madi518 3 роки тому +41

      Me too, merry me

    • @frantiseklukes4509
      @frantiseklukes4509 3 роки тому +37

      I am as alone as it gets, And that hurts my 16 yo soul

    • @THE_WillTodd442
      @THE_WillTodd442 3 роки тому +61

      17 years old and listening to the good music

    • @dr.timschurig234
      @dr.timschurig234 3 роки тому +25

      @@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.👋

    • @maxbull282
      @maxbull282 3 роки тому +24

      @@frantiseklukes4509 14 and and listening to some kickass music

  • @lokaum1000
    @lokaum1000 6 місяців тому +476

    Welcome back, my friend. I know this isn't your first time here. Relax and let the nostalgia touch your soul.

  • @Thebus1
    @Thebus1 2 дні тому +4

    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.

    • @RobsonMotajf
      @RobsonMotajf День тому +1

      Estás no caminho certo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @Thebus1
      @Thebus1 20 годин тому

      @@RobsonMotajf what is the right path?

  • @wounded_knees6654
    @wounded_knees6654 3 роки тому +2319

    One of the greatest drum solo's and opening riffs ever.

    • @premprakashdubey2751
      @premprakashdubey2751 3 роки тому +22

      Yes, that's also true

    • @TLR1219
      @TLR1219 3 роки тому +21

      And layla best riff also

    • @quasarulas3968
      @quasarulas3968 3 роки тому +54

      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!

    • @masterofpuppets6879
      @masterofpuppets6879 3 роки тому +13

      Riff is absolutely amazing

    • @john3Lee
      @john3Lee 3 роки тому +6

      @@masterofpuppets6879 Who is the drummer ?

  • @mouse9630
    @mouse9630 Рік тому +112

    I am absolutely enchanted by the ad libbing Sting does at the beginning. It truly shows how angelic that man’s voice is

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 8 місяців тому +3

      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.

    • @saketchaturvedi1073
      @saketchaturvedi1073 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@willritter4076 good stuff man!

    • @andrewh2640
      @andrewh2640 2 місяці тому

      Sting was co-writer!

    • @andrewh2640
      @andrewh2640 2 місяці тому

      Sting was the co-writer!

  • @you_were_the_chosen_one
    @you_were_the_chosen_one Рік тому +1449

    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)

    • @myMovieClipsArchive
      @myMovieClipsArchive Рік тому +33

      especially led zeppelin...

    • @Whatserface3
      @Whatserface3 Рік тому +30

      @@myMovieClipsArchive lmao. Love Zeppelin to death but that was a shitshow.

    • @myMovieClipsArchive
      @myMovieClipsArchive Рік тому +8

      @@Whatserface3 same here brother

    • @caocang6174
      @caocang6174 Рік тому +1

      @@myMovieClipsArchivepteqttpvveqpwtqqeerqtpqetrqewrpeqpppeeqpqtqepqteppwqpqperpyeqprepqttpptqeeerqptywupqreyupqrqetrpqpeetqprpqwreqtuqtoerqeitqptettptppqrptpetpttppptpptqepeqttrepqptepqttpeqeqeqpettetpt😢tq😢qqqqqq😢qrqvqiurop😢tiqreqe😢teqqet😢ouiqeequio😢

    • @Clones2011
      @Clones2011 Рік тому +8

      Our entire realm was in its prime

  • @gitongagichane9292
    @gitongagichane9292 2 місяці тому +110

    Who is listening to this live classic in 2024...when music was real musi❤❤❤

  • @toobasaurus23
    @toobasaurus23 2 роки тому +794

    This song just amps me every time.
    First heard it in my Dad's car in 1987.
    At 42, still love Dire Straits.

    • @suvayamahamosquitocontrol
      @suvayamahamosquitocontrol Рік тому +5

      Hard not to Concur. Great music. Questionable 🤨 @PlayingForChange🎃.

    • @ПавелНерода-о4е
      @ПавелНерода-о4е Рік тому +4

      👍 а Я в 56.

    • @BarryMezey
      @BarryMezey Рік тому +8

      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.

    • @danm5173
      @danm5173 Рік тому +3

      As a gay man, I approve this message

    • @D5380H
      @D5380H Рік тому +2

      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

  • @6starFenrir
    @6starFenrir 6 місяців тому +310

    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

  • @djdelugach2402
    @djdelugach2402 Рік тому +404

    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.

    • @Billy-rq9hs
      @Billy-rq9hs Рік тому +4

      Absolutely right. Was just preaching this to my kids😂

    • @joycrane6886
      @joycrane6886 Рік тому +1

      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

    • @punkybrewster7667
      @punkybrewster7667 Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @judyw4701
      @judyw4701 Рік тому +5

      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!

    • @punkybrewster7667
      @punkybrewster7667 Рік тому +3

      @@judyw4701 👍 I think most here are of a similar mindset and probably age.

  • @thedutchfisherman7078
    @thedutchfisherman7078 Місяць тому +4

    Good heavens. Mark's guitar rips deep into your soul! Such a master. 👍👍❤️

  • @joeymartinez9802
    @joeymartinez9802 3 роки тому +2563

    im starting to think live aid was the greatest concert ever

    • @JohnSink277
      @JohnSink277 3 роки тому +130

      Of course it is

    • @okodiesely2jvor17jahren5
      @okodiesely2jvor17jahren5 3 роки тому +33

      *Festival

    • @johanaxeback
      @johanaxeback 3 роки тому +48

      Couldn’t agree more! A shame that I was too young to experience and living in the wrong country😊

    • @jonboy82
      @jonboy82 3 роки тому +12

      Yes it is

    • @SimManiac383
      @SimManiac383 3 роки тому +63

      Greatest live event in the history of the world

  • @christianarmendariz7126
    @christianarmendariz7126 7 місяців тому +66

    I’m 19 I love classic rock music people say that I’m weird. I know what’s good music.

    • @swanneez5246
      @swanneez5246 7 місяців тому +7

      Those other people are weird for not liking classic rock haha!

    • @joycekellner9957
      @joycekellner9957 2 місяці тому +1

      You do you.

  • @philipmullins2028
    @philipmullins2028 3 роки тому +1333

    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

    • @martincarman1725
      @martincarman1725 3 роки тому +6

      It's Oct. 17, 2021

    • @davidhoward2487
      @davidhoward2487 3 роки тому +11

      Philip Mullins: You certainly have! Hope he enjoyed the whole fantastic, unrepeatable event...

    • @sankusaikia2863
      @sankusaikia2863 3 роки тому +6

      Old is gold ....... i hear this song 2020 And 2021 lockdown season..sssss..

    • @sheryamiraslani6596
      @sheryamiraslani6596 3 роки тому +2

      😂

    • @JackTheGrincher
      @JackTheGrincher 3 роки тому +7

      Well done sir. Knopfler became my favorite when my dad introduced me to him and the dire straits 👍

  • @LucianaRinaldi-u6i
    @LucianaRinaldi-u6i 6 днів тому +6

    Born in 1953 and listening in 2024 from Rome, Italy

  • @phantom0456
    @phantom0456 10 місяців тому +51

    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.

    • @SpeccyMan
      @SpeccyMan 6 місяців тому +2

      There's only one rule in great music. If you ain't having fun then you're doing it wrong. 😁

  • @tonypools1913
    @tonypools1913 4 роки тому +4564

    Unpopular opinion: the guitar is godlike but the drums at the start make this song totally epic.

    • @valerietrujillo819
      @valerietrujillo819 4 роки тому +128

      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

    • @jpoh4398
      @jpoh4398 4 роки тому +73

      Totally agree brilliant intro with the drums. The guitar with Mr. Knopfler well no words needed 👌

    • @maxpowers4823
      @maxpowers4823 4 роки тому +58

      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

    • @WhereHeroesDies
      @WhereHeroesDies 4 роки тому +9

      as the drum sounds of Van Halen, another level.

    • @nordinrabia3568
      @nordinrabia3568 4 роки тому +22

      @@maxpowers4823 terry williams

  • @silvawerewolf
    @silvawerewolf 4 роки тому +359

    When concerts were magical moments. No Playback, no voices and instrumentation with many effects, just pure sound ...

    • @MovieMakingMan
      @MovieMakingMan 4 роки тому +18

      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.

    • @angelikameier5160
      @angelikameier5160 4 роки тому +22

      ....and no smartphones!!!

    • @shorkan1000
      @shorkan1000 3 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @StratsRUs
      @StratsRUs 3 роки тому +1

      They knew they were filming it for You Tube.

    • @kylemcqueen7781
      @kylemcqueen7781 3 роки тому

      @Jion it was during the day cant do a light show at day mate

  • @nosleep-animations
    @nosleep-animations 4 місяці тому +34

    The synths at the beginning are always so magical, it's hard to explain

  • @PeterPhou
    @PeterPhou Рік тому +958

    That’s what you call a timeless riff. Still hit so hard in 2023!

  • @overhaul976
    @overhaul976 3 роки тому +398

    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

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 3 роки тому +5

      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.

    • @stevenlowe3026
      @stevenlowe3026 3 роки тому +15

      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).

    • @fu6817
      @fu6817 3 роки тому +2

      Yesssssshhh?

    • @zapkvr
      @zapkvr 3 роки тому +7

      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.

    • @zapkvr
      @zapkvr 3 роки тому +5

      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.

  • @guinnessharvey4476
    @guinnessharvey4476 3 роки тому +124

    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

  • @hernanhurtado4258
    @hernanhurtado4258 4 місяці тому +70

    Amazing, beautiful, powerful. 🤘🏻 I’m still listening to this music on 2024. What about you?

  • @JohnSmith-fj5ee
    @JohnSmith-fj5ee 7 місяців тому +388

    Im 75 and still rocking hard.

  • @TheMisterviv
    @TheMisterviv 3 роки тому +938

    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

    • @williammountainstick5250
      @williammountainstick5250 3 роки тому +63

      @@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.

    • @TheMisterviv
      @TheMisterviv 3 роки тому +69

      @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.

    • @michaelg2478
      @michaelg2478 3 роки тому +15

      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.

    • @waltblackadar4690
      @waltblackadar4690 3 роки тому +13

      @@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.

    • @waltblackadar4690
      @waltblackadar4690 3 роки тому +8

      @@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.

  • @baylornorris
    @baylornorris 4 роки тому +3144

    imagine just creating a riff that good. insane.

    • @juicy1213
      @juicy1213 4 роки тому +137

      I still freak out about that riff. Like how could you possibly make something that good! Crazy song!

    • @lo-fiFromChicago
      @lo-fiFromChicago 4 роки тому +67

      Knopplers on a different level

    • @vae3716
      @vae3716 4 роки тому +36

      *Kashmir has entered the chat*

    • @justinhartley2002
      @justinhartley2002 4 роки тому +26

      They had to know too when they created it ... Yeah, we got something here.

    • @TeamPill
      @TeamPill 4 роки тому +3

      @@juicy1213 have a creative mind?

  • @StingFanDonna
    @StingFanDonna 2 дні тому

    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.

  • @Firstmajortomlikestoticker
    @Firstmajortomlikestoticker 4 роки тому +35

    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

  • @rolando7907
    @rolando7907 9 місяців тому +72

    This concert was legendary, there will not be another one like it.

  • @Adam-oy4ix
    @Adam-oy4ix Рік тому +170

    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...

    • @frankesposito2182
      @frankesposito2182 Рік тому +5

      I was 16 too !!!

    • @maryfluker8268
      @maryfluker8268 10 місяців тому +3

      Right on brother. That was real music 🎶 🎵 sang and played by great music musicians.

  • @jimisles
    @jimisles День тому

    You know you're Legend having Sting signing backround and doesn't try to upstage you. Great performance!!!!!!

  • @benjohn8801
    @benjohn8801 4 роки тому +618

    I’m not exaggerating when I say this but this is one of the greatest live versions of any song ever

    • @Zubatec
      @Zubatec 4 роки тому +21

      No, you are absolutely right. This version is magical

    • @a.j.fiordaliso996
      @a.j.fiordaliso996 4 роки тому +21

      Yep smooth as hell

    • @ghostgk5888
      @ghostgk5888 4 роки тому +7

      They rock the house for sure my dude, fully agreed

    • @cl8034
      @cl8034 3 роки тому +1

      Fleetwood Mac - the chain live was better imo

    • @stephenellison1
      @stephenellison1 3 роки тому +2

      ‘The greatest live noise ever created’

  • @MuambaNegra
    @MuambaNegra Рік тому +283

    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.

    • @annetteturner5972
      @annetteturner5972 Рік тому +7

      Great comment 😊

    • @wghd6782
      @wghd6782 Рік тому +9

      Making Movies is underrated

    • @718Gilbert
      @718Gilbert Рік тому +36

      This comment sounds like Patrick Bateman before he chops up paul allen

    • @codythedoggo7671
      @codythedoggo7671 Рік тому +3

      ​@@718Gilbert😭😭😭

    • @scottsuga3362
      @scottsuga3362 Рік тому +10

      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

  • @stephengemar5174
    @stephengemar5174 Рік тому +179

    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.

    • @johnpano3967
      @johnpano3967 Рік тому +4

      Mark knoppfler Is a GOAT!

    • @blszyn
      @blszyn Рік тому +10

      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.

    • @aliounendiaye6120
      @aliounendiaye6120 Рік тому +1

      Song written by Sting anyway...

    • @blszyn
      @blszyn Рік тому +8

      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.

    • @juliagoodfellow-so4jc
      @juliagoodfellow-so4jc 8 місяців тому

      ​@@blszynClose though

  • @SyonNathanAaronAstinHewson
    @SyonNathanAaronAstinHewson 4 місяці тому +62

    I think many people are here right now July 2024 this is classic viewing 😊

  • @collinford7677
    @collinford7677 8 місяців тому +56

    I’m 12 yrs old and this is one of if not my favorite band

  • @CountryMusicPlaylist3638
    @CountryMusicPlaylist3638 6 місяців тому +296

    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.

    • @weka301
      @weka301 6 місяців тому +6

      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.

    • @fallenzeon
      @fallenzeon 4 місяці тому

      I believe somewhere something stops repeating itself

    • @Berujaz
      @Berujaz 4 місяці тому +1

      you are not alone my friend ;)

    • @itsmistersteve
      @itsmistersteve 4 місяці тому +1

      how many people are singing along word for word while watching this video clip?

    • @bbbnz50
      @bbbnz50 3 місяці тому

      Yep at the bottom of the world

  • @Sinnerboy88
    @Sinnerboy88 2 роки тому +625

    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
      @LOLHAMMER45678 2 роки тому +41

      Every dad in the western world likes dire straits

    • @jaibroca9433
      @jaibroca9433 2 роки тому +9

      @@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

    • @vanefreja86
      @vanefreja86 2 роки тому +3

      My dad loves Dire Straits too....but so do I (was born a year after this concert 😅). My favourite is "On Every Street" 😍

    • @CorredorDigital_
      @CorredorDigital_ 2 роки тому +7

      Dire straits is the ultimate dad band

    • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
      @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 2 роки тому +4

      Kind of like Bob Seger. Appeals to a HUGE variation of audience.

  • @erichirsch583
    @erichirsch583 3 місяці тому +33

    Terry Williams and his drum solo at the beginning! Just magical!

    • @Emadhamdyelsayed
      @Emadhamdyelsayed 3 місяці тому

      Terry was a legend

    • @darknimja
      @darknimja 3 місяці тому

      especially how he stops it dead silent for the guitar to come in.

  • @jrogers5152
    @jrogers5152 2 роки тому +237

    This song is timeless! The guitar riff, drum solo, vocals, everything about this song is FUCKING legendary and Sting on backup…. Like holy shit 🤯

  • @SN.LurkinG
    @SN.LurkinG 3 роки тому +94

    Stings vocals are so clean and on point... and he makes it looks so effortless live wow

    • @dielaughing73
      @dielaughing73 3 роки тому +4

      He's always been an enormous talent

    • @chris-um2sh
      @chris-um2sh 3 роки тому

      yeah they’re so crisp and accurate I was like “damn...”

  • @FigmentForever
    @FigmentForever 2 роки тому +389

    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.

    • @Kapuz73
      @Kapuz73 2 роки тому +14

      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.

    • @eltonspurlock
      @eltonspurlock 2 роки тому +6

      It was so awesome at that time.

    • @edwardthegreat5124
      @edwardthegreat5124 2 роки тому +4

      1987 as well

    • @donovanturner5299
      @donovanturner5299 2 роки тому +6

      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.

    • @robmoto91
      @robmoto91 2 роки тому +2

      youtube is like a time machine 😎

  • @richhertlein8878
    @richhertlein8878 3 місяці тому +6

    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

  • @naturalman1972
    @naturalman1972 2 роки тому +856

    I really love Sting's voice. A very distinct background vocal.

    • @lisamcbride8921
      @lisamcbride8921 2 роки тому +12

      Awesome iconic voice!

    • @seanx666
      @seanx666 2 роки тому +27

      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

    • @mgparis
      @mgparis 2 роки тому +5

      @@seanx666 I feel better now, having only just realised this a couple of months ago myself :)

    • @jwprimetime9795
      @jwprimetime9795 2 роки тому +4

      @@seanx666 shit you’re right!!!

    • @stoictraveler1
      @stoictraveler1 2 роки тому +3

      One of the great songwriters too

  • @robsmith7567
    @robsmith7567 4 роки тому +1074

    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.

    • @firecub5873
      @firecub5873 4 роки тому +19

      Rob Smith what about Woodstock?

    • @goofygoobr
      @goofygoobr 4 роки тому

      You make a valid point sir.

    • @guiltseeker
      @guiltseeker 4 роки тому +14

      I was there aged 15, no ticket stub !!!

    • @imangalimusabekov7361
      @imangalimusabekov7361 4 роки тому +16

      Would’ve been cool if lynyrd skynyrd would be there....

    • @jovanblacevic6470
      @jovanblacevic6470 4 роки тому +10

      85? was davie504 already born at 85?

  • @dualshock3462
    @dualshock3462 4 роки тому +4969

    I love this song but it's hilarious having the idea to play Money For Nothing at a benefit concert.

    • @mariomanningfan
      @mariomanningfan 4 роки тому +156

      Lol good point

    • @amazingcalvin
      @amazingcalvin 4 роки тому +436

      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.

    • @nicadi2005
      @nicadi2005 4 роки тому +65

      @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...

    • @brentkozak7025
      @brentkozak7025 4 роки тому +132

      'Music for nothing and this gigs for free.'

    • @SuzyQ334
      @SuzyQ334 4 роки тому +48

      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.

  • @bowievision8291
    @bowievision8291 2 місяці тому +20

    Zero ego and 500% quality delivery. That’s what’s missing these days

  • @berlin7und40
    @berlin7und40 3 роки тому +50

    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.

  • @nickphaux
    @nickphaux 7 місяців тому +203

    2024 and Sting still doesn't have his MTV.... Absolutely soul crushing 😢😢💔💔

  • @murch7299
    @murch7299 2 роки тому +480

    I was fortunate enough to be alive when these guys were at the top of their game. I will be forever grateful!

    • @mgparis
      @mgparis 2 роки тому +8

      You and me both - words can't describe how grateful I am to have been a teenager in the 80s

    • @elainegibson617
      @elainegibson617 2 роки тому +4

      @@mgparis me too thats the way i did it

    • @rafaelsale6364
      @rafaelsale6364 2 роки тому +3

      Same dude! It was a great time to grow up in.

    • @marcus3173
      @marcus3173 2 роки тому +9

      Lucky! I was born in 98. Missed out on so much good music.

    • @Vpwhiz
      @Vpwhiz 2 роки тому +8

      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.

  • @mindy7516
    @mindy7516 14 днів тому +1

    Absolutely here loving Dire Straits, Sting & 80s... ❤

  • @gregkurtz1677
    @gregkurtz1677 9 місяців тому +326

    Our generation’s music was the best. No debate. Mic drop. The best.

    • @thebehemoth523
      @thebehemoth523 9 місяців тому +13

      as a 15 year old guitarist..i totally agree

    • @chrise-b9942
      @chrise-b9942 9 місяців тому +8

      I think I agree, but I didn’t hear what you said after 'No debate.'

    • @DavidRachlinMLIS
      @DavidRachlinMLIS 8 місяців тому

      Do Foo Fighters count as a GenX band?

    • @thebehemoth523
      @thebehemoth523 8 місяців тому

      @DavidRachlinMLIS i dont think so

    • @richardberman2778
      @richardberman2778 8 місяців тому +10

      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.

  • @heawin88
    @heawin88 Рік тому +30

    I have seen Mark Knopfler many times live and he never disappoints. I just fall in love with the magic of his guitar skills.

  • @woofcity6307
    @woofcity6307 Рік тому +160

    Knopfler is 75 now! Appreciate this before the ride is over. He’s the boss of bosses

    • @letsgococo288
      @letsgococo288 Рік тому +4

      He’s still making videos here on YT. He’s a beautiful soul.

    • @titanicf0g
      @titanicf0g 6 місяців тому +6

      The ride will never end.

  • @XxXx-wj6qk
    @XxXx-wj6qk 5 місяців тому +32

    Music will never be the same as this again. It was just so good, so original & such great talent & creativity in the 80s.

    • @НеЧитер-е6л
      @НеЧитер-е6л 5 місяців тому

      You don't know Avenged Sevenfold

    • @popmerde
      @popmerde 3 місяці тому

      ​@@НеЧитер-е6л lol avenged sevenfold is trash in front of musicians like these 😂 how old are you, 5?

  • @Lindforce1
    @Lindforce1 2 роки тому +380

    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.

    • @sonsofthundertx
      @sonsofthundertx 2 роки тому +14

      🐐 riff

    • @ryandymond2195
      @ryandymond2195 2 роки тому +3

      Except one guitar riff, Back from the Dead by Skillet is the greatest of all time, in my opinion

    • @aceman6005
      @aceman6005 2 роки тому +6

      @@ryandymond2195 no way! That’s barely a riff at all

    • @ryandymond2195
      @ryandymond2195 2 роки тому +2

      @@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

    • @theminecraft2516
      @theminecraft2516 2 роки тому +1

      Bitch never heard of the song Live and Learn

  • @bipbipletucha
    @bipbipletucha 5 років тому +1960

    That rythym guitarist is literally the most 80s thing I've ever seen

    • @individrus
      @individrus 5 років тому +41

      Beepbeep Lettuce the best image of all the live aid scene

    • @greypossum1
      @greypossum1 4 роки тому +65

      His name is Jack "Sonic" Sonni.

    • @poisoneddog2967
      @poisoneddog2967 4 роки тому +7

      Made me lol

    • @waltercorteselli
      @waltercorteselli 4 роки тому +8

      @@greypossum1 Sonni w/ Soldering Sunglasses

    • @lpalacios1
      @lpalacios1 4 роки тому +9

      You say that like it’s a bad thing!

  • @Andrecggil1
    @Andrecggil1 4 роки тому +72

    Mark Knopfler, and his unique way to play a electric guitar is just amazing.

  • @5048ans
    @5048ans 7 днів тому

    My dad went to the PA state police academy the year I was born, 1985, and they used to have to run every morning. He said this was the song that would motivate everyone to run faster when they were slacking. I think of that everytime I hear this!

  • @daynmitchell7543
    @daynmitchell7543 3 роки тому +1799

    The guy in the red coat and white sunglasses might be the most 80s thing I’ve ever seen.

  • @ciancool1035
    @ciancool1035 5 років тому +3409

    1985 - this song is awesome!
    2019 - this song is awesome!

    • @mediumpimpin004
      @mediumpimpin004 5 років тому +14

      cian can god damn right!

    • @JamaFalcon
      @JamaFalcon 5 років тому +27

      It's an eternal song, even in 100 years people will still to listen it and say "waow, that's a pretty good song !"

    • @danilosarmiento8128
      @danilosarmiento8128 5 років тому +8

      We are in the same page bro!!

    • @ColtonBlumhagen
      @ColtonBlumhagen 5 років тому +5

      2011 in Canada: This song is banned

    • @GmRb79
      @GmRb79 5 років тому +2

      @@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/)

  • @kathiequintel1641
    @kathiequintel1641 Рік тому +206

    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!

    • @madcarly
      @madcarly Рік тому +1

      So am I.. don't make em like they used to

    • @walter2065
      @walter2065 Рік тому

      yes only never africa thanks europe for this , dont forget that.they only think about themself.

    • @ajinpeter7791
      @ajinpeter7791 Рік тому +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @thanksforallthefish1424
      @thanksforallthefish1424 Рік тому

      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!

  • @aala7337
    @aala7337 3 місяці тому +2

    80’s without the best decade to live through,no mobile phones going off,people actually watching and listening to legends ,that was an epic day I can remember like yesterday!

  • @christianmetal5150
    @christianmetal5150 Рік тому +224

    The intro to this song will always be legendary

  • @chandras6721
    @chandras6721 10 місяців тому +448

    Still watch this in 2024, what an iconic performance

    • @MM_Marlboro_MM
      @MM_Marlboro_MM 10 місяців тому +4

      2024 🙌

    • @db.5811
      @db.5811 9 місяців тому +3

      Right here with you

    • @Nucksfan1
      @Nucksfan1 9 місяців тому +10

      Man I wish this was my generation of music, all I got is Taylor Swift and dirty rappers👎👎👎👎

    • @ruthschober2367
      @ruthschober2367 9 місяців тому +2

      Yes,ever and ever!❤ 74 👵😁

    • @vaskylark
      @vaskylark 4 місяці тому +3

      @@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 :)

  • @davicool9958
    @davicool9958 3 роки тому +115

    Perfect song - Great guitars - Sting and Mark showing everyone how it should be done...

  • @GuitarMusicRelaxing
    @GuitarMusicRelaxing 14 днів тому

    Instrumental music is the language of the soul, conveying deep emotions without the need for words. The gentle and refined melodies touch the heart, bringing peace and wonderful relaxation after a long day of work

  • @henrylevick727
    @henrylevick727 Рік тому +187

    A timeless riff. Goosebumps every time I watch

    • @Andrew-Hawk
      @Andrew-Hawk Рік тому +2

      On par with “Thunderstruck”
      And “LA woman” for me. Top 3 intros of all times

  • @nealbakerlis
    @nealbakerlis Рік тому +160

    This song cannot be touched. ever. ever. I still get goosebumps the second that air guitar hits.

    • @n.w.1803
      @n.w.1803 Рік тому +1

      You know a song rocks to the core when even the Weird Al Yankovic version gets you going..

    • @Scottocaster6668
      @Scottocaster6668 Рік тому +1

      Oh, they touched it alright, edited and all.

    • @nealbakerlis
      @nealbakerlis Рік тому +2

      @@Scottocaster6668 Huh?

  • @D-FENS33
    @D-FENS33 5 років тому +589

    I think it needs to be more appreciated that Knopfler does all this WITHOUT a guitar pick. Insane really.

    • @spacejockey4746
      @spacejockey4746 5 років тому +60

      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.

    • @nikitach8602
      @nikitach8602 5 років тому +29

      Space Jockey but usually guitar riffs like this playing with only pick, and how Knopfler does the same with his fingers - its cool

    • @roadie3124
      @roadie3124 5 років тому +16

      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.

    • @hondacivic3094
      @hondacivic3094 5 років тому +1

      He never uses a pick. Well most of the time

    • @roadie3124
      @roadie3124 5 років тому +2

      @@hondacivic3094 What! Check your facts.

  • @grantjackson7325
    @grantjackson7325 29 днів тому +6

    The guy in the red coat-Jack Sonni from PA. Passed away not too long ago. Good guy. Lived the dream.

  • @hugolindfors5684
    @hugolindfors5684 5 років тому +536

    The person who came up with the intro is 110% GENIUS.

    • @FiveStarHobo
      @FiveStarHobo 5 років тому +84

      Prolly knopfler lol

    • @TheLamz1111
      @TheLamz1111 5 років тому +23

      I believe it's become a commandment in nearly every religion

    • @RSpracticalshooting
      @RSpracticalshooting 5 років тому +33

      @@TheLamz1111 Thou shalt want thine MTV

    • @namezjames2265
      @namezjames2265 5 років тому +2

      Totally agree, dont like that much the actual song

    • @rylancaldecott784
      @rylancaldecott784 5 років тому +9

      Jum Peric whole thing is amazing

  • @giovanni354
    @giovanni354 11 місяців тому +43

    The opening always gets me goosebumps. Always. MASTERPIECE.

  • @DJREZEREKT
    @DJREZEREKT 2 роки тому +174

    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

    • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
      @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 2 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @brettr7970
      @brettr7970 2 роки тому +7

      @@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.

    • @alexkx8599
      @alexkx8599 2 роки тому

      @@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.

    • @richardfurlott4243
      @richardfurlott4243 2 роки тому +2

      D J , you get my friend !

    • @Vpwhiz
      @Vpwhiz 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @johndesimone5052
    @johndesimone5052 Місяць тому

    In 1985 I was thirteen listening this song loudly with my boom box and Sony cassette walkman........it is a pure classic! Sting added so much to this song. 2024 will never come close to the songs with real musicians playing instruments and vocals.

  • @jamesdeparys8817
    @jamesdeparys8817 2 роки тому +92

    Live Aid 1985 was an absolutely brilliant moment in Rock history!

    • @saltspringrailway3683
      @saltspringrailway3683 2 роки тому +4

      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!?????

    • @jamesdeparys8817
      @jamesdeparys8817 2 роки тому

      @@saltspringrailway3683 Incredible! I didn't know that.

  • @tunaparlar7235
    @tunaparlar7235 Рік тому +247

    Rest in peace Jack Sonni, the rhythm guitarist in red ❤️

    • @seriejohnson698
      @seriejohnson698 10 місяців тому +9

      Didn’t know he passed😢

    • @senseiruss
      @senseiruss 8 місяців тому +9

      Sorry to hear of his passing. When our band used to play at Kenny's Castaways in the East Village, NYC in the late 70's/early 80's, he was so damn good, and played in many of the bands who gigged there. Glad to see he got much much bigger gigs and was recognized for his great talents.

    • @metsfanatic6270
      @metsfanatic6270 8 місяців тому +4

      Damn! He was great

    • @woeming8591
      @woeming8591 7 місяців тому

      I thought it was his brother😭

    • @worldsea6622
      @worldsea6622 7 місяців тому

      love the techno profile pic

  • @annakareninacamara6580
    @annakareninacamara6580 2 роки тому +76

    The way this intro creates so much expectation... and completely lives up to it is SO. DAMN. EPIC.

    • @switch12345678
      @switch12345678 2 роки тому

      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.

    • @annakareninacamara6580
      @annakareninacamara6580 2 роки тому +3

      @@switch12345678 lowkey hoping Mark would make a half hour version of this song, I sure wouldn't complain

  • @Duflot217
    @Duflot217 Місяць тому +2

    Indémodable je pense que ces années sont inoubliables j’ai vu ce groupe 2 fois à Toulouse une fois à Montauban et cela est gravé dans ma mémoire.que du bonheur la chair de poule quand tu écoute Knopfler

  • @kaileyselin8453
    @kaileyselin8453 3 роки тому +249

    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. ❤️

    • @santiagopereiratoledo2781
      @santiagopereiratoledo2781 3 роки тому

      Me tooooooo!!!!!!😀👍🎶🎶

    • @mtrixff4769
      @mtrixff4769 3 роки тому

      I LOVE yooo🙂

    • @absolutely_senna
      @absolutely_senna 3 роки тому

      You need a DMC12 DeLorean🤣🤣😍

    • @Rikki-lh2mw
      @Rikki-lh2mw 3 роки тому +1

      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 🇬🇧👍.

    • @A100-y2c
      @A100-y2c 2 роки тому +1

      Mine too. I also recommend ELO's "Last Train to London" -- it too has a great intro.

  • @vikingrogaland2844
    @vikingrogaland2844 5 років тому +335

    I had a job in 1985, delivering TV's, Refridgerators, Washing Machines, Tumble driers etc in Norway, and my co-worker always played this music in our truck. Cool!

    • @ventsislavstoyanov9431
      @ventsislavstoyanov9431 5 років тому

      JK L haha

    • @conanichigawa
      @conanichigawa 5 років тому +11

      You should have learned to play the guitars. You should have learned to play them drums.

    • @SuperKendoman
      @SuperKendoman 5 років тому +1

      Look at them yoyos!

    • @briannotafan3368
      @briannotafan3368 5 років тому

      jJKL IF YOU FINISHED THE 3ed grade you wouldnt have to use your back to make a buck

    • @collinhennessy1521
      @collinhennessy1521 5 років тому

      That ain't money for nothin. This song's about sellin drugs or playing music for lots of duchats.

  • @Raider1409
    @Raider1409 Рік тому +42

    This is such a classic song. One of the best build up tracks ever once you hear the drums go and that guitar riff with Sting in the background epic I just saw air and this was the opening song to the movie. Amazing.

  • @Pburg_SD
    @Pburg_SD 24 дні тому +2

    Imagine standing on that stage, dropping that riff, and then hearing that crowd reaction 😮😎❤️