Dire Straits - Private Investigations (Official Music Video)

The Official Music Video for Private Investigations. Taken from Dire Straits – Love over Gold.

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Lyrics:

t’s a mystery to me – the game commences
for the usual fee – plus expenses
confidential information – it’s in a diary
this is my investigation – it’s not a public inquiry

I go checking out the reports – digging up the dirt
you get to meet all sorts in this line of work
treachery and treason – there’s always an excuse for it
and when I find the reason I still can’t get used to it

And what have you got at the end of the day?
what have you got to take away?
a bottle of whiskey and a new set of lies
blinds on the window and a pain behind the eyes

Scarred for life – no compensation
private investigation

#DireStraits #PrivateInvestigations #LoveoverGold

[manxmark]

This is a most under appreciated song. Pure genius.

[michelkloek]

Today Mark turned 75, happy birthday, Mark, may your music live FOREVER. The greatest guitar virtuoso ever.

[HarryHopkins-fvli]

Mark ain't just a brilliant guitarist he is a brilliant poet, an absolute genius ime sure you agree.

[Synthematix]

This song has, meaning, depth, quality and feel. everything modern music doesn't have.

[simonwood]

Forty years later, it is still up there with the very best.

[stephencollins]

I never feel as though Dire Straits got the recognition that they so richly deserved. This song is an epic showcase of the bands amazing talent and is just as astounding today as it ever was. Most bands today would run out of ideas on such a long track but this just builds and builds to the amazing climax. Incredible musicians one and all. Deep respect.

[aslc]

When I was 20 in late 1982 and my wife of nearly 40 years (since 1985)was 18 we cuddled up listening to this in South Yorkshire. We still do now aged 62 and 59! The Love over Gold album was a gift to us by my late father in law a very special man indeed. We always thought this track was like a screen play !

[chriscross]

One of the most atmospheric pieces of modern music history

[nathanhitchings]

I am. I love Dire Straits. Reminds me of better days. When musicians actually had real talent. Amen!

[rlopezosorio]

One of my favorites songs of all time. Thanks Dire Straits for all the music.

[azapro]

You wouldn't necessarily expect a song like this to make a huge impact on the charts in 1982. Became their biggest hit on home soil. Never be afraid to go against the grain.

[kaustubhharshey]

This music brings out a night of rain, thunder and loneliness alive. Amazing what it can do even after more than 35 years.

[tutts]

What a song. Pure musical talent, nothing more nothing less.

[JumpinJAKEFlash]

One of my top five favs by them. This band was fantastic. Knopfler’s voice is almost like a mixture of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Add his amazing guitar skills and he’s just an incredible musical talent.

[gilesglossop]

Film noir as rock; it is truly awe-inspiring. "This is my investigation/ It's not a public enquiry" - one of the most enigmatic lines in the history of rock music.

[carlosrobertoramirezfuente]

It's impossible they've made a piece so wonderful as this. Every time I listen to this piece I wonder how could they not only imagine such a complicated piece of music, but also crafted into this beautiful, absolutely gorgeous song. Incredible music, period.

[bastiroccitanie]

"Private Investigations" was a huge hit in France

[alexisbryanmolinacarcamo]

1982: Amazing song!
2019: Amazing song!
2020: Amazing song!

[marinaraicevic]

Music is the best shelter we could have... This is an everlasting masterpiece

[CheeseMasterSports]

I remember visiting my grandparents some time ago, and not being able to sleep late one night. I walked down to their porch, alongside a river, and put on my headphones and played this song. I’ll never forget, right at the sound of the first riff at 3:59, I saw a flash of lightning off in the distance that lasted for the whole riff. Incredible timing