On this day in music history: September 20, 1982 - Love Over Gold, the fourth album by Dire Straits is released. Produced by Mark Knopfler, it is recorded at The Power Station in New York City from March 8 - June 11, 1982. After releasing their first three albums in a relatively brief two and a half year period between 1978 and 1980, band leader and guitarist Mark Knopflers brother, keyboardist and second guitarist David Knopfler will leave Dire Straits over creative and personal differences, departing for a solo career. His place will be taken by keyboardist Alan Clark and guitarist Hal Lindes who make their recording debut the band on their fourth release. The style and sound of the material is more spacious and atmospheric compared to the bands previous efforts which will become the catalyst for Mark Knopflers later soundtrack composing work. The albums title will come from graffiti that Knopfler sees spray painted on a wall across the street from his London council flat. It will also be the bands first release to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital recording equipment (marking their first time working with engineer Neil Dorfsman). The song Private Dancer is written during the sessions, but it will be given to Tina Turner to record when he feels the lyrics are more suited for a female singer. Love Over Gold will peak at number nineteen on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
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