backdoorcj (September 7, 2008 at 11:24 pm)

I think Knopfler is brilliant because he can capture the spirit of things he never seen or been part of.This song is brilliant

Englandwarrior (September 7, 2008 at 6:35 pm)

Mark knopfler was born in Glasgow, scotland, to an ENGLISH mother and HUNGARIAN father and he was never in NAM. But the song is QUALITY and TIMELESS

nevermindthisshit (September 7, 2008 at 12:10 pm)

I wasnt in iraq but i also listened alot to it as i was in the army!

dumdawg1 (September 7, 2008 at 11:36 am)

Mate these guys were never soldiers in Nam or anywhere else. Mark was a journo for the Yorkshire Evening Post and studying for his degre in English at Leeds uni during the war period. He and the guys fomred Dire Straits in the summer of 77 and on the 27th of July 1977 recorded the now famous demo tapes of five songs - "Wild West End", "Sultans of Swing", "Down To The Waterline", "Sacred Loving" and "Water of Love". No trauma here dude just brilliant songwriting/playing

maughanez (September 7, 2008 at 10:13 am)

Yeah, the British army were a strong presence in nam!!!!!!!!!!!!!holy shit

ederdan87 (September 7, 2008 at 9:21 am)

Great song! :)

rolficus (September 7, 2008 at 5:59 am)

i heard these guys were soldiers before they formed the band and they were actualy in combat i think the vietnam war im not sure but i have to check it out powerful song tho

you3001 (September 7, 2008 at 4:50 am)

I listened to this song a lot while I was in Iraq.

Maidryn (September 7, 2008 at 3:33 am)

My Mom and I have NEVER agreed about music, but this is both our favorite song and favorite video. Ever. This redeems all the glut of crap that tries to pass as music and reminds us what an electric guitar and a talented writer can accomplish when they strive for something worthwhile. Something that lasts. "Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting?" 1 Cor. 15:54

machiavel1k (September 7, 2008 at 3:00 am)

a very good song it makes me want to love everybody)