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  2. Down to the Waterline - Wikipedia

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    The lyrics of "Down to the Waterline" tell of a brief sexual tryst. [3] According to Mark Knopfler's brother and fellow Dire Straits member David, the song's imagery is based on Mark's memories of walking along the River Tyne at night under the lights with his girlfriend when he was a teenager.

  3. On-line Guitar Archive - Wikipedia

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    In 2006, the Archive removed all 34,000 tablatures on the site. [5] A note posted on the site indicated that those running the site had received "a 'take down' letter from lawyers representing the National Music Publishers Association and the Music Publishers Association", according to the linked letter on the front page. [6]

  4. Sultans of Swing - Wikipedia

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    "Sultans of Swing" is a song by British rock band Dire Straits, written by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Knopfler. The demo of the song was recorded at Pathway Studios, North London, in July 1977 and quickly acquired a following after it was put in rotation on BBC Radio London.

  5. Tablature - Wikipedia

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    Tablature (or tab for short) is a form of musical notation indicating instrument fingering or the location of the played notes rather than musical pitches. Tablature is common for fretted stringed instruments such as the guitar, lute or vihuela, as well as many free reed aerophones such as the harmonica. Tablature was common during the ...

  6. Water of Love - Wikipedia

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    The Rolling Stone Album Guide commented on the "stark, romantic vision" of this song and its B-side, "Down to the Waterline," and how that vision contrasted with the bitterness of Dire Straits songs such as "Sultans of Swing". [10] Several critics have commented that the song's style is reminiscent of J. J. Cale's blues approach.

  7. Run Like Hell - Wikipedia

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    Over this pedal tone of D, Gilmour plays descending triads in D major (mostly D, A, and G), down to the open chord position (a quieter, second overdubbed guitar plays open chords only). Some of the guitar tracks are also treated with a heavy flanging effect.

  8. Michael McDonald (musician) - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 February 2025. American musician, singer, and keyboardist (born 1952) For other people named Michael McDonald, see Michael McDonald (disambiguation). Michael McDonald McDonald performing live in 2019 Background information Born (1952-02-12) February 12, 1952 (age 73) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Genres ...

  9. Alchemy: Dire Straits Live - Wikipedia

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    Alchemy: Dire Straits Live is the first live album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released on 16 March 1984 [3] by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States.