ExtendedancEPlay
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| EP by Dire Straits | |||||
| Released | 10 January 1983 | ||||
| Recorded | Jam Studios, 1–3 October 1982 |
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| Genre | Roots rock, rock and roll | ||||
| Length | 15:52 | ||||
| Label | Vertigo, Warner Bros. (U.S.A.) |
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| Producer | Mark Knopfler | ||||
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ExtendedancEPlay is a studio 12" EP by British rock band Dire Straits, released on 10 January 1983 by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States.[2] The extended play record contains three tracks on the international version, and four tracks on the United States version, adding the song "Badges, Posters, Stickers, T-Shirts", an outtake from the Love over Gold sessions. The EP is commonly called Twisting by the Pool, after the hit song of the same name on its first track.[1]
The EP consists entirely of upbeat tracks which have a rock and roll, jazz, and swing feel. It does not contain any examples of the relaxed tempo songs Dire Straits had been known for. It is the first release to feature drummer Terry Williams, who filled the spot after drummer Pick Withers left the group in August 1982. The track 'If I Had You' was never released on CD.
Track listing
All songs were written by Mark Knopfler.[Note 1]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Twisting by the Pool" | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Badges, Posters, Stickers, T-Shirts" (U.S. version only) | 4:47 |
| 3. | "Two Young Lovers" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "If I Had You" | 4:15 |
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Total length:
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15:52 | |
Personnel
- Music
- Mark Knopfler – vocals, lead guitar
- Hal Lindes – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Alan Clark – piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer
- John Illsley – bass, backing vocals
- Terry Williams – drums (1,3,4)
- Pick Withers – drums (2)
- Mel Collins – saxophone (3)
- Production
- Mark Knopfler – producer
- John Etchells – engineer[2]
Charts
EP
| Chart (1983) | Peak |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 53 |
Singles
| Single | Chart (1983) | Peak |
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| "Twisting by the Pool" | New Zealand Singles Chart | 1 |
| "Twisting by the Pool" | Norwegian Singles Chart | 6 |
| "Twisting by the Pool" | Swedish Singles Chart | 13 |
| "Twisting by the Pool" | Swiss Singles Chart | 11 |
| "Twisting by the Pool" | UK Singles Chart | 14 |
| "Twisting by the Pool" | U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 5 |
| "Twisting by the Pool" | U.S. Top Tracks | 12 |
References
- Notes
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