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Lady Writer
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Wikipedia article
"'Lady Writer'" is a 1979 song by Dire Straits, which appears on the band's second album 'Communiqu'.
Overview
When asked what the song was about, lead singer Mark Knopfler said that he was watching TV one day, and there was a lady writer on the TV, and that's basically where the idea for the song came from. Because the song says the writer is "talking about the Virgin Mary", some have speculated that the writer in question is Marina Warner, a view shared by Warner herself.
Reception
'Billboard' described the song as a "hypnotic rocker" with "sizzling instrumentation" and "distinctive vocals." 'Cash Box' described it as being "very similar musically to ['Sultans of Swing'], with guitarist/singer Knopfler's invigoratingly unique picking and vocal style." 'Smash Hits' said, "This is SO like "Sultans of Swing" it's not true. Look, the only way you'll want this is if you've got (a) more money than sense, and (b) a memory like a sieve." 'Ultimate Classic Rock' agreed it was, "a fast and nimble piece that matches 'Sultans of Swing'."
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References
Category:1979 singles
Category:1979 songs
Category:Dire Straits songs
Category:Songs written by Mark Knopfler
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