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Discover the story of the song > Water Of Love – Dire Straits

Who sang Water Of Love?

Dire Straits released the song Water Of Love. Date of release: 1978.

Release date: 1978

Duration: 05:25

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The meaning of the song 'Water Of Love ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Water Of Love song analysis

The protagonist feels very lonely and dry, and he finds no love or relief from his pain. He compares his situation to a lack of water and feels like he is dying without it. He hopes that one day, when the river is flowing, he will finally find the love he needs.

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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 "Water of Love" was written by Mark Knopfler and was included on the first Dire Straits album. It was released as a single in the Netherlands in October 1978 and in Australia in December of the same year, after the success of the band's first single, "Sultans of Swing". The song reached #28 in the Netherlands and #54 in Australia. "Water of Love" was also featured on Dire Straits' live album, "Live at the BBC," and on the multi-artist compilation "More than Unplugged."

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