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Who sang Down To The Waterline?

Dire Straits released the song Down To The Waterline. Date of release: 1978.

Release date: 1978

Duration: 04:2

The story of the song ' Down To The Waterline '

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🎶 Down To The Waterline song analysis

The protagonist remembers running and hiding with his companion near the cargo and now he counts the numbers at the water's edge. They kissed in the darkness of the doors and saw a fast, silent coaster in the night. The protagonist's partner can still hear him whispering about going down to the waterline as she walks along the river or rail line.

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Dire Straits - Short Biography

- Dire Straits is a British rock band formed in London in 1977.
- The band was composed of Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers.
- Dire Straits was active from 1977 to 1988 and then from 1990 to 1995.
- They were known for their hit songs such as "Sultans of Swing" and "Money for Nothing".
- The band received four Grammy Awards and sold over 120 million albums worldwide.

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The song "Down to the Waterline" was written by Mark Knopfler and first released by Dire Straits in 1978 as the first song on their first album, "Dire Straits". It was also on the demo tape sent to Charlie Gillett, which led to their first recording contract. It was later released as the B-side of the single "Water of Love".

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