1982 Performed by Dire Straits Words and Music by Dire Straits A pretty obvious choice. The unnamed gumshoe in Mark Knopler's bittersweet, downbeat blues from the 1982 album Love Over Gold seems to have had a few too many cases turn out like that of the detective in Ed Hamell’s "The Long Drive." He sits in his … Continue reading It’s Only Words: “Private Investigations” by Dire Straits
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It’s Only Words: “The Continental Op” by Rory Gallagher (For Dashiell Hammett)
1989 Performed by Rory Gallagher Words and Music by Rory Gallagher Irish blues rocker Gallagher released this bluesy, balls-to-the-wall ode to a personal hero on his 1988 album Defender. The AllMusic Guide said of the album: "There are a few corkers here like 'Continental Op,' a blazing riff that stands with Gallagher's best work and … Continue reading It’s Only Words: “The Continental Op” by Rory Gallagher (For Dashiell Hammett)