Sultans of Swing (metal cover by Leo Moracchioli feat. Mary Spender)

Original by Dire Straits

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Hi there, my name is Leo and I run a studio on the westside of Norway where I record and produce bands, do video work and play live shows.

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[MarySpender]

I couldn't have enjoyed making this video more! Thanks Leo for persuading me to shred in my own style! x

[tonyadigitalnorway]

I come back to this every couple of weeks when I get bored of all the wannabees on YT.
Maybe I'm biased because Leo is a well known legend here in Norway and Mary is one of Bristols finest musicians so you already know that the collaboration would be dynamite, but I bet no one had any idea that it would be this good.

[iamjamieq]

This remains my absolute favorite Leo metal cover of all time. Something about the original song, the composition, Mary shredding the banjo, and the harmony of the two singing does it for me more than any other Leo cover, which says a ton because damn near every song he does is perfect.

[AldGregg]

I love how Mary just rolls her eyes at the overly used chorus effect on Leo's vocals and she just laying down her perfect, almost dry vocal.
Just brilliant

[onewheat]

This is the one that got me hooked on Leo's music a few years ago. I just keep coming back to watch the video.

[crazycat]

He's hysterical. She's adorable. And they're both really talented. #LoveThis

[williamwindham]

This never gets old. Mary Spender's voice is smooth.

[alestev]

I am 55. When I first heard this song, I was 14. It was on the radio in the car, when my father picked me up from school late in the afternoon, and I was so mesmerized that I asked him to sit and wait, when we were already home, because the song was still going on. So, you can imagine, what Sultans of Swing meant and still means to me. Unfortunatley, it also made me quit playing the guitar for a while, because somebody had already created what I had always had in my mind somewhere and which was just perfect.
All that being said, I love, absolutely LOVE your version of this song. It is so unique, such a fresh take and still full of respect for the original, and also done with great singing and great playing. Very, very well done.

[agleisbergaaa]

4 years later and this is still my favorite cover from Leo

[jeremybdman]

This song means so much to me, My grandpa, George Swarner. Played in an old jazz band and adored music more than anything. In fact, his close friends called him "Guitar George" and he loved this song more than anything. It was the first time I got to connect to my Grandpa as he and I were both Dire Straits fans. Then I shared this song with him, and he wrote me with enthusiasm. Little did I know that Mary and Leo's Sultan's of Swing would be the last song he'd ever hear again. Shortly after hearing this song he sadly passed away but not before he let me know that this was one of his favorite musical experiences ever. Thanks Mary and Leo.

[kathryntaylor]

And here I am, back again on New Year's Eve 2023 STILL saying this is one of the all time greatest things I have ever heard!! ❤❤❤

[faceup]

Does anyone else besides me still watch this at least once a week? I STILL LOVE IT!

[spraudoggy]

I’m seventy years old and I cannot stop watching and listening to you two. You both have such entertaining sites and are the nexus of musical recording/fun/creative stuff. Thanks and keep it up!

[mikehogan]

Mary’s voice is a perfect compliment to Leo’s metal voice.

[ciureabogdan]

I was listening both. Still the best combination for me! Rock everything!

[reefdogg]

Mary killed it need more collaborations with mary

[GasconS]

I'm an old fan of "Dire Straits" and musician. This is the best cover of "Sultans of Swing" I've ever seen. You guys have a good taste.

[javmontero]

Thank you Mary and Leo for this amazing version of "Sultans of Swing", it's great

[mobe]

Still watching 5 years later and this is still awesome. Love watching this from time to time.

[pawemozdzanowski]

I love how Leo's hardcore growl and gitar solos are balanced with Mary's sweet vocal and play style. Contrast, nuff said... After 3 years, still my favourite