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Down to the Waterline
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"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. It was subsequently released as the B-side of the "Water of Love" single.
Label from "Back to Back Hits" series issue, on flip side of "Sultans of Swing"
Label from "Back to Back Hits" series issue, on flip side of "Sultans of Swing"
Dire Straits
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Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers. They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995.
Dire Straits in 1978: L-R: David Knopfler, Pick Withers, Mark Knopfler, John Illsley
Dire Straits in 1978: L-R: David Knopfler, Pick Withers, Mark Knopfler, John Illsley
PRS for Music heritage plaque commemorating Dire Straits' first performance in Deptford, London
PRS for Music heritage plaque commemorating Dire Straits' first performance in Deptford, London
The original Dire Straits line-up in Hamburg, Germany (1978); L to R: John Illsley, Mark Knopfler, Pick Withers and David Knopfler
The original Dire Straits line-up in Hamburg, Germany (1978); L to R: John Illsley, Mark Knopfler, Pick Withers and David Knopfler
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes