Down to the Waterline
1978 single by Dire Straits / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Down to the Waterline" is a 1978 song written by Mark Knopfler and first released by Dire Straits as the first song on their debut album, Dire Straits. It was also included on the demo tape that the band sent to Charlie Gillett, which led to their first recording contract.[1][2] It was subsequently released as the B-side of the "Water of Love" single.
Quick Facts Single by Dire Straits, from the album Dire Straits ...
"Down to the Waterline" | |
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Single by Dire Straits | |
from the album Dire Straits | |
A-side | "Water of Love" |
Released | 1978 |
Recorded | 1978 |
Genre | Rock |
Length | 3:55 |
Label | Vertigo (UK) Warner Bros. (U.S.) |
Songwriter(s) | Mark Knopfler |
Producer(s) | Muff Winwood |
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