I love the sheer joy between Mark & David - what could have been if these two brothers could have got along during the Making Movies session...oh well...we still have Dire Straits & Communique - 2 of the greatest albums ever! Thanks for posting this incredible video!
On the surface is might not be: but dig deeper and this song and performance is poetic, intensely musical and awkwardly personal - therefore, I love it.
It always seems that Mark, and for that matter everyone in the band, was having an absolute BLAST writing, recording, playing, performing...LIVING this GREAT song. Thank you boys!
Thanks for posting this video, this is my all time favourite tune. To anyone else viewing this, check out Mark Knopfler's c.d. " Kill To Get Crimsom " it is also very addictive! H.P.H.
Mark continually creates original & authentic sounds with his music that simply blow you away, SO UNIQUE. Wild West End is another clear demonstration from all those years ago, great song. NOTHING else like it, one very special talent. Loved his music then, die for it now !
Knopfler is able to create the atmosphere of his songs, lyrically and musically better than any musician alive. What remarkable skill he has. Thank you for posting this. Excellent.
Thanks Muchacho: My favourite tune, Knopfler is the greatest talent of our time. A must see live in concert, sure hope he comes back to Toronto. H.P.H. ( Health, Prosperity and Happiness )
Yeah, it's fun to see him play acoustic on his Telecaster. ;) It's also some other stuff where you can hear Mark make noises and play but it isn't visible. :-)
4:14 the most gangster shit ever, the way how they move. This song is so fucking addicting!
phantom2089 1 week ago
What the heck? This isn't live...only the video is. How come?
derwos 5 months ago
fantastic!
hailengcme 6 months ago
Can you say Lip-synch? The audio is from the album. Good video non the less.
ninehorsejohnson 6 months ago
@ninehorsejohnson I don't think they performed like that, I think the guy who uploaded the video did that.
derwos 5 months ago
One of my favorite songs, and such a beautiful live performance. Thank you very much for sharing!
J8T369 6 months ago
One of the best tunes by one of the best bands. Mark is killer!
TheUkrainemafia 9 months ago
Ine of the best tunes by one of the best bands. Mark is killer!
TheUkrainemafia 9 months ago
How did they mix it so the acoustic is in the left? This sounds like the studio version overlayed on the video.
bryanswagerty 9 months ago
I love the sheer joy between Mark & David - what could have been if these two brothers could have got along during the Making Movies session...oh well...we still have Dire Straits & Communique - 2 of the greatest albums ever! Thanks for posting this incredible video!
DeadSeaGenesis 1 year ago
" Here's Mannndy for ya..." I still smile when he says that. ;)
TurnItBlueToYou1 1 year ago
This song is about London I understand, but, I listened to it in Jamaica and it fit like a glove....
vetteking2 1 year ago
Best guitar ever.
peralopena 1 year ago
love it!! Timeless!! Happy Holidays!!
TheProductionStable 1 year ago
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TheProductionStable 1 year ago
And I went down to Chinatown
In the backroom it's a man's world
All the money go down
Duck inside the doorway, duck to eat
Just ain't no way,
You and me, we can beat
peralopena 1 year ago
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peralopena 1 year ago
easy smile :D
stillwaterrn 1 year ago
The marshall stacks behind the band make them look rockin'. One of my all time fav albums.
BobBoulding 1 year ago
Is this on the "Alchemy" DVD? If not, how can I get this? Thanks for any info.
grdogsam 1 year ago
I had the privilage of seeing them at The Austin Opry House on their 2nd album tour. I can't believe i sat 8 foot or so from Mark.
please enjoy
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Suuperman5461 1 year ago
ONE HELL ONE A SONG!!!((:
lisagirlpooh70 1 year ago 3
I am hypnotized.
sarakimble 1 year ago 4
I LOVE IT! THANX SO MUCH FOR POSTING! I can only hope and pray to one day play in a band so tight.
sarakimble 1 year ago
OMG...thank you....I LOVE this song !
TurnItBlueToYou 1 year ago 2
just smoked my joint and heard this song 20 times straight..
gustavo93br 1 year ago 2
On the surface is might not be: but dig deeper and this song and performance is poetic, intensely musical and awkwardly personal - therefore, I love it.
kelleylet 1 year ago 3
I would love to have a karaoke version of this song. It's too cool for school. Get down dirty blues.
honypoboy 1 year ago 2
Pink toe nails and hands all dirty with the money... ;)
MountainGyspy 1 year ago 2
NICE!
jakejr1979 1 year ago 2
Mark Knopfler is pure genious!! been to London's wild west end before-named appropriately!
lonz46 1 year ago
Timeless......what else can you say....
Hey could I get some other music fans to check out my vids? All original songs and I really need your comments.I hope you enjoy them.TY kindly
LizRichieBand 1 year ago
Tuff tune . God I wish music was like this again
gargrimm 1 year ago 2
lol they arent lip syncing dumb ass, its a live show video set to the studio recording lol
alkyhauler 2 years ago 2
awesome ass-grabber song....long live dire straits and the goat band
digger815 2 years ago
mr blue man
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bobodd5 2 years ago
not a so big dire strait fan but i like some of the songs and this song is good so yeah good you uploaded it XD
obiwan3169 2 years ago
3 :23 min cool !!!!
davidmauriciov 2 years ago
Genius!
The great knopfler brothers line up!
Best of British!!
BLAGGER1974 2 years ago 4
DogSwede1, do you know which show is that? Where and when are they playing?
Thank you very much for uploading the very best version of this song I've ever heard!
lucasrla 2 years ago
It's the studio version. They are lip synqing. Listen to the album and you'll see. Also you can see his movements don't match some of his rifs.
bluesgolfer 2 years ago
Makes me want to melt......
taykoz 2 years ago 2
Great tune.
70road 2 years ago
This is the best version of this song! Awesome!
frednuff 2 years ago
Their finest.
matambale 2 years ago 2
MAN!!!!! so good
029430 2 years ago
It always seems that Mark, and for that matter everyone in the band, was having an absolute BLAST writing, recording, playing, performing...LIVING this GREAT song. Thank you boys!
djbartlett 2 years ago 5
Sensualité à fleur de peau !!!!!!!!! pas de videos de 1976 svp?
Merci.
Agapante28 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this video, this is my all time favourite tune. To anyone else viewing this, check out Mark Knopfler's c.d. " Kill To Get Crimsom " it is also very addictive! H.P.H.
jagandme 2 years ago
I just recently bought their first album on CD. It's still great.
alenmil 2 years ago 2
I love this song
CLAYFFER3721 2 years ago 2
awesome!
ftcfan2 2 years ago 2
Ich höre diesen Song total gerne und er erinnert mich immer an meine Jugend. Mal ehrlich, pssssst ich find Mark total knutschie.
Klarasusanne 3 years ago
I've been listening to Dire Straits my whole life and this is one of my all time favorites. Thanks for posting. :)
lifelover830 3 years ago 3
one of my favorite tunes, never knew a video existed . thx for posting
pivotal1000 3 years ago 9
Me neither,, =)
DogSwede1 3 years ago
Thx for posting DogSwede. Great song. Big ups to Mark Knofler and Dire Straits too.
DavidNathanWalker 3 years ago 5
Mark continually creates original & authentic sounds with his music that simply blow you away, SO UNIQUE. Wild West End is another clear demonstration from all those years ago, great song. NOTHING else like it, one very special talent. Loved his music then, die for it now !
gamblep 3 years ago 2
Best track of their best album. Thanx!
mdijke 3 years ago
Long ago... heard this on the radio and was hooked on Dire Straits music. Thank you!
DANLEO5 3 years ago
Knopfler is able to create the atmosphere of his songs, lyrically and musically better than any musician alive. What remarkable skill he has. Thank you for posting this. Excellent.
duncanstpt 3 years ago 3
Greatest straits song ever
I love the vocals at the feeling it gives you
davidfromhemo 3 years ago
Knopfler is one of the coolest cats to ever walk the earth.
bblokes 3 years ago 7
My favourite Dire Straits song, love the chilled out feeling it gives ya. Knopflers technique is so unique!
greazybastard 3 years ago 2
walk in the wild west end make me relaxed
magic guitar, charming voices
teo726 3 years ago 3
Da geht einem Dire Straits Fan doch das Herz auf. Knopfie ist halt doch der Beste
Klarasusanne 3 years ago
Great tune!
flameproject 3 years ago
love the lead on this.
sattski 3 years ago
Thanks Muchacho: My favourite tune, Knopfler is the greatest talent of our time. A must see live in concert, sure hope he comes back to Toronto. H.P.H. ( Health, Prosperity and Happiness )
jagandme 3 years ago 2
Interesting to see David using the same sticky out right thumb technique that his brother does.
qwargy 3 years ago 3
He is so cute ;) <3 Still best guitarist ever.
1800IMAFrek 3 years ago 15
Shouldn't David's guitar be a dobro?... W playback! LOL... I know, i know, this is a promo video...
DIRE STRAITS FOREVER!
shamelessnomads 3 years ago 7
Yeah, it's fun to see him play acoustic on his Telecaster. ;) It's also some other stuff where you can hear Mark make noises and play but it isn't visible. :-)
DogSwede1 3 years ago
As always Mark singing and playing very beautiful.
surpvanna 3 years ago 10