1978Released
4:01

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Interesting facts and trivia about Down To The Waterline. By Songfacts®.

This song, which runs to 3 minutes 55 seconds, was inspired by an early romance in the life of composer Mark Knopfler. The waterline in question belongs to the River Tyne. Knopfler and his brother David, who also played in the band, were born in Glasgow but grew up in Newcastle.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Down To The Waterline.
BKey
MinorMode
4/4Time Signature
139BPM

Album

The album Down To The Waterline is released on.

Released By

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EMI
© 1978 Mercury Records Limited
℗ 1978 Mercury Records Limited

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