I remember often listening to this album at night with headphones on in the months after it came out. The line in this song “She made me feel 19 for awhile” always made me smile. I was *18* at the time. Now that I’m almost 63 it has a different ring to it. ☺️
My Dad loved Dire Straits this is the last song we sang together before we lost him to Cancer we sang loud and laughing when we got it wrong one of the best moments near the end
If you watch him playing Telegraph Road in one of the many solos he just zones out as though he's thinking about plans for the weekend...amazing artist
I didn't know I liked this song until I heard this on somebody's boombox yesterday. I used to play this album repeatedly and evidently this song was a track in my subconscious.
Ditto absolutely! Never gets boring ever. Watch him play with Eric C. and the respect he has for Marks genius. My personal fave has got to be from debut album. Wild west end. Never tire of. Like this gem!
@@karenwoo9068 I've always thought Water Of Love was the gem, but I love the whole album along with all their other albums. A top band who weren't with us for long enough IMO.
Such a casual song; yet it is packed full of detail and excitement. I love watching Knopfler's laughter and enjoyment whilst playing this song....he certainly shows his brilliance in this song, and in every nice way, he knows it.
Mandy Peart, MK is absolutely enjoying singing this song. He is smiling and laughing throughout. It’s an awesome performance and a beautiful song. One of my favorite Dire Straits songs.
Lump in the throat. US Army. West Germany. Two years and eight months. Not complaining. Made the best of it. This album was one of the reminder of the good times. Thanks.
This whole album is genius and one of the all time bests. The blues. Rock. ClassicL cords all meshed to perfection, each time I listen to it It surprises . The voice - what gift
Dire Straits first album is the only album I have had on three mediums. Album, cassette, and cd. No 8 track, though. Only rival to my most favorite album is Abbey Road.
Heard this in the early 80s. This song was the soundtrack to my move to London studying at art school off shaftesbury ave, took the #19 bus often, shopped in China Town.
My favorite cut off one of the best debut albums ever. There was not a weak song on that album, the influence that Bob Dylan had on the young Mark Knopfler is on full display here with Mark's lyrical story telling. Simply superb!
@@marcosgomes7681 et en y réfléchissant bien, il y a tant de délicatesse chez MK. On peut penser à la puissance de Dylan, qui tout changé, en un demi siècle. Et la guitare et les morceaux de JJ Cale sont autre chose. Mark Knopfler est un très grand musicien. Et le reste, il le fait bien. Ses petits univers.
That line in the his masterpiece ALWAYS gives me goosebumps!! And Omggggg his style of "plucking" his strings, his tone, his voice, his smiles, his little chuckles...LOVE YOU MK!!!! SEXY AS HELL!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@lydiabentley3413Bob Dylan ne faisait pas le job aussi bien, tout le temps. J'aime Bob Dylan depuis 50 ans quand même Quand j'ai entendu Sultans of Swing dans mon jardin, j'ai pensé, tiens, Dylan à bien progressé en guitare. Mark Knopfler ici, est un joyeux cabotin.
This song is beautifully done . The band is awesome, vocals along with words whisper coolness. Thank you for this musical walk with you guys one more time.❤
That first Dire Straits album was so good. When it came out I was living with a group of real head banging heavy metallers, but even they loved this album and played it often.
The title “Wild West End” (1978) refers to an area of London, England. Mark Knopfler moved to the capital after completing an English degree at Leeds University. Just like so many people, he enjoyed walking around the West End, always with an eye on the ladies. He spotted one distinctly attractive young woman in Shaftesbury Avenue, the very inspiration behind this song that clocks in at 4:42‼️ Another tune from the same LP, “In The Gallery” (1978), had its genesis in that same avenue, though in quite a different sort of encounter. 💚🎶💙
Underrated and overlooked? Hardly. They exploded on the music scene in the late 70's and their music is known far and wide. Mark is regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time. What a talented band they were.
I have just read "...I am almost 63..." and it is just the same for me, but it is immaterial as the feeling this song still brings to my heart makes me feel 19 or maybe 22 that I was when I got that LP for extortionate price in the then socialist Poland where anything coming from the "West" was almost beyond the reach. When I bought the LP and listened to it, it made me feel happy for a while, still makes me feel so good when I happen to listen to any of the songs of the first LP and still have the album, one of my favourite. 🙂
As a regular visitor to London, when this was released, you can picture the streets, coffee shops etc just from this song, even the pacing of the song mimics the City. Great memories, hugely underrated song, most have never heard of it.
Novembre 2024 sto ascoltando , forse per la millesima volta questa stupenda canzone , e come ogni volta che la ascolto ,mi basta chiudere gli occhi, e torno nei magnifici anni 80 !! La genialità di Mark è infinita, poesia e musica fuse insieme .....magia pura fatta dal più grande musicista in assoluto.
There is real magi c for me with the original Dire Straits 😮the combination of David and Mark Knopfler's Knopfler's and John Illsley voices is so special thanks for the memories and sharing this video ❤❤❤❤
1:37 rockn and Rollin, great lyrics that reflect that era: get on the (economic) bus, like the rest of us. Motivating folks "get a job" as true today as thenever
I have loved this band since the moment I first heard them. This song makes me feel amazing! Pretty well the coolest band ever, even though I am a B.Mus.Jazz, Jazz musician!
MK was born to play the guitar. That 1st album of theirs was a classic. I was learning the guitar in 1979 when it came out & he had his own unique sound. Playing fingerstyle without a pick was a big part of it.
+Andrey Gubenko Yeah, it's a Precision bass, but just one Strat and a Tele. Interestingly enough, behind David you can see Mark's rosewood neck Strat, which later got painted red too and became the basis for Mark's signature model. The one he's playing in this clip got sold off, but he still owns and uses the rosewood one.
The second verse (conductress on the number 19) is probably my favorite of all time. The whole song’s absolutely beautiful, but that part is basically impossible to top. So fun to sing along to as well.
I remember when the Straits exploded on the music scene in 1977. They had a sound that I didn't even know I was waiting to hear and they hit such a sweet spot. The right band at the right time. Their music is timeless and it was a dream come true when I finally saw Knophler back in the mid 2000's. One of the best guitar players bar none. Bit of a shame Mark and his brother had such a falling out. Their original lineup was magic.
Excellent song from original lineup. Illsley, David, Mark, and the marvelous Pick. The technicality and perfection is second to none, the deliveries and eye contact so perfect.
I was lucky enough to see Dire Stairs on their first US tour. It was in a small auditorium in Rhode Island with 4 or 5 hundred people in the audience. The set list was basically the entire first album with Lady Writer as the encore.
I was London born and bred for the first 39 years of my life' I moved 200 miles East to Suffolk. When I hear this song, it takes me right back to some of the wild wild nights I had in the West End (and sometimes the East but NEVER South lol). late 70s, all of the 80s until 92 when I became pregnant and had my daughter in June 93. No more gallivanting in the West End or any End, for the next almost 6 years as I brought up my beautiful daughter alone (with a little help from some dear dearest friends and family but essentially, alone, no partner at all, no ""uncles" dropping in and out). Oh but now. how I miss it. What a time I had, what a time. No regrets of any weight, just great memories.
Outstanding. Absolutely outstanding. This is a masterclass in perfect song-writing. The composition, melody, lyrics, sentiments, humour. I visited London for the first time when I was 14 and was in awe of the place. Again, at 16 with friends when I did many of the things in this song as if Mark was walking around with me, writing this song. Afterwards, I discovered this song and was stunned by its biography and magnificence. I adore this song.
One of my all time favourite songs - dripping with easy going good humour. I have a caught a no 19 and used to walk around exactly where they are talking about at a similar time to them (yes I'm old now)! Still never met the conductress on the no 19 - but my hearts been caught by an easy smile there several times. Timeless.
Lived in the wild east end Whitechapel High 1973…..with my wild best friend !…. Those were DAYS! No Vietnam…. Carefree…..19 years old…..this song sends me back in time whenever I want time travel!
An underappreciated & mostly forgotten song from early Dire Straits. About his making the big move to London & all the sights & sounds he came across when he got there. Very evocative.
It's 2024. If you are listening to this you have have a pretty damn good taste in music.
Right back atcha. This whole album is so chilled and laid back.
@CB-xr1eg it's outstanding 👏
takes me back to Earls Court 1980 living in a basement flat was good times and good music!!!!
Thank you. I agree, and likewise.
Oh, for the days of Pong!
This is such a laid back song,mark knopfler is a god in our house.
Listened to this 268 times in 48hr
I remember often listening to this album at night with headphones on in the months after it came out. The line in this song “She made me feel 19 for awhile” always made me smile. I was *18* at the time. Now that I’m almost 63 it has a different ring to it. ☺️
l drive from Flint to Buffalo. I put this tape in as soon as l crossed that bridge.
My Dad loved Dire Straits this is the last song we sang together before we lost him to Cancer we sang loud and laughing when we got it wrong one of the best moments near the end
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Tell me about it!
Same thing w/ me, I’m 55 and now a woman who makes you feel 19 again…. Magical!
haha cute
Mr. Knopfler handles his guitar likes it's another limb. Class act.
Totally agree
Rumour has it he was born with the guitar and his birth was hell for his mother.
I don't think any music lover underates him - he is acknowledged worldwide
If you watch him playing Telegraph Road in one of the many solos he just zones out as though he's thinking about plans for the weekend...amazing artist
This is probaly one of the best songs that i've ever heard.
Yes! I just wish I would have heard it sooner.
@@JarodCopeland same
Yep... Sigh...
Yes I totally agree reminds me of my dad.....
It is literally my very best song,mark picks so cool.
Mark Knopfler is a living legend. 💖 💖 💖
FuckinA
His guitar solo near the end of "Tunnel of Love" is beautiful.
@@A47919 totally special
The Boys. 😂 love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ditto
I had a dream last night. I was walking with my son, who passed away this year. This song was playing in the background.
He was walking with you.
❤
God bless
@@jeffreycolvin9124 thank you
Music has such a powerful effect on grief. It’s a long road. Stay strong xxx
I LOVE THIS! I never get bored of Dire Straits. If I don't hear them for a while I 'forget' just how brilliant they were.
Are
They are still present tense in my world!!
Like wise..
I didn't know I liked this song until I heard this on somebody's boombox yesterday. I used to play this album repeatedly and evidently this song was a track in my subconscious.
Ditto absolutely!
Never gets boring ever.
Watch him play with Eric C. and the respect he has for Marks genius.
My personal fave has got to be from debut album.
Wild west end.
Never tire of.
Like this gem!
Their first album
Is___ the best,,,, great
Tunes with lyrics to match ,,,,,yep
The hidden gem on their record. I love this song. It's always in my head
It's always in my head, too! And it is the hidden gem on this album! The lyrics are amazing!
Che armonia? Meravigliosa! Veri artisti? Ti senti con loro in armonia dolce amore! 🐕✋👑👼🤴❤❤❤❤❤❤
Me too
@@karenwoo9068 I've always thought Water Of Love was the gem, but I love the whole album along with all their other albums. A top band who weren't with us for long enough IMO.
Such a casual song; yet it is packed full of detail and excitement. I love watching Knopfler's laughter and enjoyment whilst playing this song....he certainly shows his brilliance in this song, and in every nice way, he knows it.
well....see above
Sexy as hell tooooooo
He's not enjoying this on camera. But he is a brilliant song writer and guitarist.
...a painted picture
Mandy Peart, MK is absolutely enjoying singing this song. He is smiling and laughing throughout. It’s an awesome performance and a beautiful song. One of my favorite Dire Straits songs.
Lump in the throat. US Army. West Germany. Two years and eight months. Not complaining. Made the best of it. This album was one of the reminder of the good times. Thanks.
Babenhausen '83 - '85 💪🪖🇺🇸
That lump is pride. Mannheim, Coleman Barracks 77-80.
This whole album is genius and one of the all time bests. The blues. Rock. ClassicL cords all meshed to perfection, each time I listen to it It surprises .
The voice - what gift
Dire Straits first album is the only album I have had on three mediums. Album, cassette, and cd. No 8 track, though. Only rival to my most favorite album is Abbey Road.
agreed
Agreed 💯 % !! Unique in many ways
Heard this in the early 80s. This song was the soundtrack to my move to London studying at art school off shaftesbury ave, took the #19 bus often, shopped in China Town.
My altime fav. D.S. song. Fell in love with this song on my first listen. Radio NEVER EVER plays it! Sad.
My dad would play this in his Ford Capri in the 80's RIP Dad. Thanks for the memories.
I would have liked your Dad......
Me too! I had a Ford Capri and I LOVE Dire Straits
My favorite cut off one of the best debut albums ever. There was not a weak song on that album, the influence that Bob Dylan had on the young Mark Knopfler is on full display here with Mark's lyrical story telling. Simply superb!
@jonathanbirch2022JJ CALE, the same picking, something yes of JJ CALE
He made a match with the stile of JJ Cales guitar with a bit of Dylan's singing and nothing wrong on that
@@marcosgomes7681 et en y réfléchissant bien, il y a tant de délicatesse chez MK. On peut penser à la puissance de Dylan, qui tout changé, en un demi siècle. Et la guitare et les morceaux de JJ Cale sont autre chose. Mark Knopfler est un très grand musicien. Et le reste, il le fait bien. Ses petits univers.
I still think their debut album is the best they made. So raw, no frills just music to make the hairs stand.
Love the Dylan reference. I never knew he was an influence but you can definitely hear it.
This is definitely my top 3 favorite dire straits song! And when he sings: “Excuse me talking, I wanna marry you...” IS SICK!!! 🥺
Sick.... And girl in the number 19... All lyric is a movie
That line in the his masterpiece ALWAYS gives me goosebumps!! And Omggggg his style of "plucking" his strings, his tone, his voice, his smiles, his little chuckles...LOVE YOU MK!!!! SEXY AS HELL!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think it's ramble about men; and, like all fiction, it's goes on its way to tell a story at a time [now history]
it was crazy how good a debut album this was. album period. one of the best albums of all time.
Agreed!!! a masterpiece album for sure
Without a doubt. A timeless classic.
Impossible to describe this talent
A gentleman that represents the best of British rock
what the hell is that he does at around 2:37? that little squiggle of notes. just beautiful.
Genius at work, making it look effortless.
" Just another angel in the crowd ". Sweet phrase.
all the days... I keep coming back to this.,
Same here, friend❤ Dire Straits are timeless
JOHN, MARK, DAVID, and PICK..the best 4...❤
The reason I like this video is that it showcases the Knopfler brothers perfectly.
That is Bob Dylan
@@lydiabentley3413Bob Dylan ne faisait pas le job aussi bien, tout le temps. J'aime Bob Dylan depuis 50 ans quand même
Quand j'ai entendu Sultans of Swing dans mon jardin, j'ai pensé, tiens, Dylan à bien progressé en guitare. Mark Knopfler ici, est un joyeux cabotin.
Mark Knopfler checks all the boxes for me. He is easily both my favorite guitarist & vocalist.❤
This is such a beautiful, innocent and ‘pure’ Dire Straits track. Love the early work, when Pick & David were present.
This song is beautifully done . The band is awesome, vocals along with words whisper coolness. Thank you for this musical walk with you guys one more time.❤
You can’t name any bad song from dire straits they’ve never had a bad song
The guitar has become a part of his body.
Great cord change brilliant
That is the only reason for the exceptional performance. There is no gap. No friction. No wasting of energy... and hence... you know
You bet
@@anilchadha3596 sorta took violin lessons so many years ago. Should've took Vocals!!
If its lucky! Wish it was you know who.🤗🤣🙏🌹🌹🌹
That first Dire Straits album was so good. When it came out I was living with a group of real head banging heavy metallers, but even they loved this album and played it often.
I propose to my wife while this song was playing in the background, believe me when i tell you.. her answer was "YES!"
The title “Wild West End” (1978) refers to an area of London, England. Mark Knopfler moved to the capital after completing an English degree at Leeds University. Just like so many people, he enjoyed walking around the West End, always with an eye on the ladies. He spotted one distinctly attractive young woman in Shaftesbury Avenue, the very inspiration behind this song that clocks in at 4:42‼️
Another tune from the same LP, “In The Gallery” (1978), had its genesis in that same avenue, though in quite a different sort of encounter. 💚🎶💙
Once again thank you for the back story. The way Knopfler paints vignettes through his subtle lyrics is phenomenal.
@@MrSudeepdas Thank YOU!
@@marieblue 🙏
Mark Knopler is truly an amazing vocalist and guitarist!!!!!
Who gives a shit if it's not the right guitar. Looks great. Sounds fantastic. Enjoy the music.
Their first album..... awesome!
Mark Knopfler.. simply my number 1.❤
And then this guy came ~ a long 💪🎼🎶🎸♥️ MK
I heard this song for the first time last night and haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since 😊
Amazing that people are still discovering the genius of MK 😊
Just listen to the whole album, it's amazing!
My all time favorite.
I heard this song for the first time as a 16 year old in 1980 and haven't stopped thinking about it for over 40 years 😊
One of the most underrated and overlooked bands of the 70s. True masterpiece in music
I remember the first time l heard him. l have always been a fan. he is not stagnant ❤
Underrated and overlooked? Hardly. They exploded on the music scene in the late 70's and their music is known far and wide. Mark is regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time. What a talented band they were.
I have just read "...I am almost 63..." and it is just the same for me, but it is immaterial as the feeling this song still brings to my heart makes me feel 19 or maybe 22 that I was when I got that LP for extortionate price in the then socialist Poland where anything coming from the "West" was almost beyond the reach. When I bought the LP and listened to it, it made me feel happy for a while, still makes me feel so good when I happen to listen to any of the songs of the first LP and still have the album, one of my favourite. 🙂
He looks so happy. I love his voice 😎
One of my favourite Dire Straits songs. Love the imagery. I feel like I'm walking there every time I listen to it. Thanks Mark.
yes, the imagery, a brilliant short movie --- the wit, the beauty of it !
Right you are Eric, the imagery is a thing of beauty, a wonderful little film !
Makes me wanna visit the city but in a bygone era 😎👌
As a regular visitor to London, when this was released, you can picture the streets, coffee shops etc just from this song, even the pacing of the song mimics the City. Great memories, hugely underrated song, most have never heard of it.
It goes right to your soul!
How have I not heard this song till today. What a masterpiece!
If you listen 399 more times you will begin to realize and appreciate how this masterpiece works on so many levels!
Wish i could hear it for the first time again.
Lucky 🎉
MASTERPIECE
Can't Beat Dire Straits ,plain and simple amazing music 🎶
Dire Straits at their best!!1978
Novembre 2024 sto ascoltando , forse per la millesima volta questa stupenda canzone , e come ogni volta che la ascolto ,mi basta chiudere gli occhi, e torno nei magnifici anni 80 !! La genialità di Mark è infinita, poesia e musica fuse insieme .....magia pura fatta dal più grande musicista in assoluto.
Still my favourite Dire Staits song. Mark Knopfler, what a brilliant guitarist!
mine too!!!
LOVE HIS " PLUCKING"❤️❤️❤️
There is real magi c for me with the original Dire Straits 😮the combination of David and Mark Knopfler's Knopfler's and John Illsley voices is so special thanks for the memories and sharing this video ❤❤❤❤
I always liked to watch the expressions on Marks face when he sings and plays. He really enjoys what he doing...and so do I.
That rhythm guitar intro on the 5th fret in open A. Absolutely beautiful.
Yes, a shout out to David K for that one
These cats have some beautiful rhythm
Listening to Mark sing is great,but watching him and Dire Straits is an an added treat. Mark is so expressive and really gets what performing means!
One of the greatest songs in the world I want this played at my last day at life
1:37 rockn and Rollin, great lyrics that reflect that era: get on the (economic) bus, like the rest of us. Motivating folks "get a job" as true today as thenever
Timeless masterpiece. One of the most direstaitian song of the most direstaitian time of my favourite band.
Mark is such a phenomenal guitarist
Would like to see just these 4 back together - so simple - so perfect. No bullshit.
This then solid rock.firdt 2 go too Straits songs since 1980.😊
This song is so casual and it flows so beautifully.
Born on the Wild West Side AOTEAROA NZ 🖤🥀⚓😍💥✨❄️
If you are listening to this song, you have a great taste in music I bet. OLDIES ARE GOLD
Smooth intro…very Dire Straits-ish. Can’t mistake Knopler’s riffs…you ALWAYS know you’re about to fall in love with them/HIM all over again.
It’s the way he composes himself in his music videos. So fascinating to watch! Touches your “inner cool”😎 😅
When I was 16 I would turn both speakers towards me and listen to this song repeatedly.60 now how time goes by 😎
Mark Knopfler - a legend, never fails to inspire!
Love Mark's facials he's really into it.
Is it just me or do you just melt over this?
And the cheeky smiles of Mark just make you googie 😍
mark trying not to laugh always makes me smile.
Mark Knopfler is the the most underrated musician in the world.
underrated??? He is a world star!!!😎
Not the most but certainly one of them.
Everything tells a story here..the vocals of course but also naturally the guitars and bass guitar and drums..super locked in and sweet 😉
I have loved this band since the moment I first heard them. This song makes me feel amazing! Pretty well the coolest band ever, even though I am a B.Mus.Jazz, Jazz musician!
MK was born to play the guitar. That 1st album of theirs was a classic. I was learning the guitar in 1979 when it
came out & he had his own unique sound. Playing fingerstyle without a pick was a big part of it.
Skateaway....
Incredible strong song, coming from what might be the best debut album ever.
Dire Straits were really very FENDER Guys!))))
Jazz Bass + Strat + Tele = Cool
That's a Precision Bass & 2 Strat's but it's still cool you're right.
Than it`s a Strat with a Tele body
+Andrey Gubenko Yeah, it's a Precision bass, but just one Strat and a Tele. Interestingly enough, behind David you can see Mark's rosewood neck Strat, which later got painted red too and became the basis for Mark's signature model. The one he's playing in this clip got sold off, but he still owns and uses the rosewood one.
Wow. You might be a huge DS fan !
Anyway, both maple and rosewood necks are great.
Couldn't agree more!
The second verse (conductress on the number 19) is probably my favorite of all time.
The whole song’s absolutely beautiful, but that part is basically impossible to top. So fun to sing along to as well.
Just another angel in the crowd....
All lyric is a film
I remember when the Straits exploded on the music scene in 1977. They had a sound that I didn't even know I was waiting to hear and they hit such a sweet spot. The right band at the right time. Their music is timeless and it was a dream come true when I finally saw Knophler back in the mid 2000's. One of the best guitar players bar none. Bit of a shame Mark and his brother had such a falling out. Their original lineup was magic.
I'm telling you he's one of the rarest of wine ever....
Agree. Saw Mark in the mid 2000's. Dream come true. Awesome show.
One of my all time favourite tracks from the greatest electric guitarists in history. Mark Knopfler is also modest and thoroughly likable as a person.
in my top 10 since it's debut on the radio in 78', 💞💞 💞
Hell yeah.
Hard to believe that mark knopler is 75 today 🎉
Excellent song from original lineup. Illsley, David, Mark, and the marvelous Pick.
The technicality and perfection is second to none, the deliveries and eye contact so perfect.
Our equivalent in Australia would be Cold Chisel Breakfast at Sweethearts or Saturday Night. Both centred around Sydney's King's Cross.
I was lucky enough to see Dire Stairs on their first US tour. It was in a small auditorium in Rhode Island with 4 or 5 hundred people in the audience. The set list was basically the entire first album with Lady Writer as the encore.
They should pipe this stuff out of speakers in high school corridors,kids these days don't know what quality serious musicians sound like,class act
might even calm them don a notch.
down
From the first album, one gem of an actual dire straits song...
REAL music
I truly love this song. It reminds me of my teens in Boston, just having an amazing time.
I was London born and bred for the first 39 years of my life' I moved 200 miles East to Suffolk. When I hear this song, it takes me right back to some of the wild wild nights I had in the West End (and sometimes the East but NEVER South lol). late 70s, all of the 80s until 92 when I became pregnant and had my daughter in June 93. No more gallivanting in the West End or any End, for the next almost 6 years as I brought up my beautiful daughter alone (with a little help from some dear dearest friends and family but essentially, alone, no partner at all, no ""uncles" dropping in and out).
Oh but now. how I miss it. What a time I had, what a time. No regrets of any weight, just great memories.
Very swaggy song
Outstanding. Absolutely outstanding. This is a masterclass in perfect song-writing. The composition, melody, lyrics, sentiments, humour. I visited London for the first time when I was 14 and was in awe of the place. Again, at 16 with friends when I did many of the things in this song as if Mark was walking around with me, writing this song. Afterwards, I discovered this song and was stunned by its biography and magnificence. I adore this song.
One of my all time favourite songs - dripping with easy going good humour. I have a caught a no 19 and used to walk around exactly where they are talking about at a similar time to them (yes I'm old now)! Still never met the conductress on the no 19 - but my hearts been caught by an easy smile there several times.
Timeless.
Walking in the wild west end. ❤ this song.
Lived in the wild east end
Whitechapel High 1973…..with my wild best friend !….
Those were DAYS!
No Vietnam….
Carefree…..19 years old…..this song sends me back in time whenever I want time travel!
1973? Too bad the song didn't come out until 1978. And Vietnam was still going on until 1975. Guess your memory isn't so good, huh?
What a timeless classic. There is this wild unbridled beauty in the music in their first couple of albums.
I hear you mate!
So glad there's another Indian saying this, Our music has become pretty pathetic for the most part.
Cheers!
Close ups can get rough......such great lines here.
Simply top class,so cool
An underappreciated & mostly forgotten song from early Dire Straits. About his making the big move to London & all the sights & sounds he came across when he got there. Very evocative.
Amazing song, I love how he chuckles, took me way too long to appreciate this legend