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Dire Straits — When It Comes To You
Album: On Every Street
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7.5

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Total ratings: 1998









Released: 1991
Length: 4:43
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If we can't get along we oughtta be apart
And I'm wondering where'd you get that cold, cold heart
Set me free - sign my release
I'm tired of being the villain of the piece

You been givin' me a bad time
Tell me what'd I do
How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you
Sayin' things that you didn't have to
How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you

You only get one life - this I know
I wanna get my licks in now before I go
The fire of love is dead and cold
I gotta satisfy the hunger in my soul

And you been givin' me a bad time
Tell me what'd I do
How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you
Sayin' things that you didn't have to
How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you

If we can't get along we oughtta be apart
And I'm wondering where'd you get that cold, cold heart
Set me free - sign my release
I'm tired of being the villain of the piece

You been givin' me a bad time
Tell me what'd I do
How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you
Sayin' things that you didn't have to
How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you

How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you
How come I always get a hard time
Honey when it comes to you
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EXCELLENT TUNE!  ...a pre-divorce song!   Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 week ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Shaggy27 wrote:
 kcar wrote:
Why didn't this album do better when it came out? MK makes playing the guitar sound so effortless.
 

Grunge was taking over
 

Yeah, probably why I missed it and never really paid much attention to it.

Wish I gave it more attention back then.
Posted 6 months ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Interesting anti-segue @BillG
Posted 10 months ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
 stormesailor wrote:






Bong!
Posted 1 year ago by stormesailor    [ Reply ]
 FourFortyEight wrote:

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the litter box. {#Biggrin}



Posted 1 year ago by stormesailor    [ Reply ]
Damn, has the music of any other 80s band aged as well as Dire Straits?
(OK, strictly speaking, late 70s to early 90s, but essentially an 80s band.)
Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Last  DS album, also  end of classic rock era.
Posted 1 year ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
I´m waiting for Telegraph Road! That´s my favourite DS Track!
Posted 1 year ago by philonair    [ Reply ]
Sometimes less is more.  
Posted 1 year ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song by MK. Reminds me of JJ Cale
Posted 1 year ago by orangecraig    [ Reply ]
 malvey254 wrote:

Although not as flashy as some of their hits, this has become one of my favorite Dire Straits songs, if not favorite songs outright.  The production and composition are just so flawless.  Bumped to a 10.



you have persuaded me.  hard to imagine how it could be improved.
Posted 2 years ago by wonderunit    [ Reply ]
Johnny Depp theme song?
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This track always gives me the 'ghersebermps' especially when the inevitable train of thoughts go back to my ex... I hate it but love it enough to give it a 10, how does that even make sense?
Posted 2 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
Although not as flashy as some of their hits, this has become one of my favorite Dire Straits songs, if not favorite songs outright.  The production and composition are just so flawless.  Bumped to a 10.
Posted 2 years ago by malvey254    [ Reply ]
This song is great when it's really loud, so you can really hear all the layers.
Posted 2 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Good Tune! Not their best.
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Well recorded, but a bit bland.
Posted 3 years ago by nickodgers    [ Reply ]
My favorite Dire Straights CD, but I've never heard my 2 favorite DS songs "Ticket To Heaven" or "How Long" on RP; darn. Also "There'll Be Some Changes Made" on Neck and Neck, how about it?
Posted 4 years ago by bullshipped    [ Reply ]
Mark Knopfler at his best......love this track
Posted 4 years ago by Asmith    [ Reply ]
If I could be blessed with guitar-playing talent (alas I'm not), I would like to play like MK.
Posted 4 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:
I do love Dire Straits and do respect Knopfler's work but THIS tune is by itself what I don't like in both of them... this entire tune sounds like a MK "cliché". A 6 for me.
 
Your argument might hold a drop or two of water if there were anything cliche about Mark Knopfler.  But, no.  
Posted 4 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
Why didn't this album do better when it came out? MK makes playing the guitar sound so effortless.
 

Grunge was taking over
Posted 5 years ago by Shaggy27    [ Reply ]
Simply sublime. 
Posted 5 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
One of the top guitarists of all time. Like another favorite of mine, David Gilmour, the sound is never overly showy or rushed, just beautifully emotional and communicative. 
Posted 5 years ago by skyhigh_71    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
I used to like DS and Mark Knopfer, but after getting my multiple daily doses from RP for the last long while, I find them overproduced and flat. And every song sounds the same after a while. 

 
Someone woke up on the wrong side of the litter box. {#Biggrin}
Posted 6 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
I can't say enough good things about this song.
Posted 6 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:
I do love Dire Straits and do respect Knopfler's work but THIS tune is by itself what I don't like in both of them... this entire tune sounds like a MK "cliché". A 6 for me.

 
I'm not sure the first half of your sentence is true.
Posted 6 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
Mark Knopfler is one of those artists whose sound is so distinctive you always know who is is within a note or two. 

They were so overplayed at first that it took  me a while to realize what a talent he is. I've followed his work for a long time and few people are as consistently interesting.

 
Very true. Now include several superlative movie soundtracks as well, and that's a truly distinctive musicography. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Mark Knopfler is one of those artists whose sound is so distinctive you always know who is is within a note or two. 

They were so overplayed at first that it took  me a while to realize what a talent he is. I've followed his work for a long time and few people are as consistently interesting.
Posted 6 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
DS does JJ Cale; love it.
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I do love Dire Straits and do respect Knopfler's work but THIS tune is by itself what I don't like in both of them... this entire tune sounds like a MK "cliché". A 6 for me.
Posted 7 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
Why didn't this album do better when it came out? MK makes playing the guitar sound so effortless.
 
Maybe because everyone had been over-exposed to DS at that time. I remember not caring much for this album back then either, but it surely is good to hear it again now.
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
this is some awfully fine and sweet guitar work.
Posted 7 years ago by cinco5    [ Reply ]
well the Villain of that piece wrote and played one sweet boppin' number! Typical MK high quality imo : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I used to like DS and Mark Knopfer, but after getting my multiple daily doses from RP for the last long while, I find them overproduced and flat. And every song sounds the same after a while. 
Posted 8 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
Now that's great!  9+

 
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Now that's great!  9+
Posted 8 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
The first time I heard this I thought it was J J Cale

 
This may be the first time I've heard this (not just background, at least).  When it first started, I was sure it was JJ Cale ...
 
Posted 8 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
The first time I heard this I thought it was J J Cale
Posted 9 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 myersei wrote:

Fourthed.  Unfortunately, so many people don't give MK or the Straits the credit they deserve.  In my top 20 acts of all time. 

 
Fifthed.
The one problem with a CD was that it didn`t fit a hip pocket like a fifth did. 
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Why didn't this album do better when it came out? MK makes playing the guitar sound so effortless.
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 subgyro wrote:

Thirdeded.

 
Fourthed.  Unfortunately, so many people don't give MK or the Straits the credit they deserve.  In my top 20 acts of all time. 
Posted 9 years ago by myersei    [ Reply ]
MK one of my favorites, John Anderson gets a mention, No?
Posted 10 years ago by gut6string    [ Reply ]
Just in time for my road trip.
Posted 10 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 HearsayDave wrote:
Synth80s wrote:
Knoplfer can do no wrong.  Seriously, while some were stronger releases than others, neither Knopfler nor Dire Straits ever released a bad album, let alone a mediocre one.  That level of consistent talent and effort is even more worthy of appreciation than fleeting talent alone.
 


Seconded.
 
Thirdeded.
Posted 10 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
This album is really great for the most part but I am not sure if this is in fact a Dire Straits as a band record or a MK solo project with the Dire Straits name. There seemed to be several people in and out of the band with John Illsley being the only holdover from the early days. 
Posted 11 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
This is one of my absolute favorite DIre Straits tracks.  Gets cranked as loud as possible every time.

 
money for nothing gets that treatment from me....
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
I'll never get enough of Mark Knopfler's guitar-playing, I don't guess.
Posted 12 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]
couldn't agree more...one of my favourite bands...let's hear more songs from this cd...
Posted 12 years ago by brucej76    [ Reply ]
This could be the only DS song that I like.  Goooood stuff.
Posted 12 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
aaahhjh !! so good it hurts !!!
Posted 12 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
A DS song that I like?  Remarkable, but this song says it just could be true!
Posted 12 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
The more I hear DIRE STRAITS,
the more I know how good KNOPFLER-solo is!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
This is one of my absolute favorite DIre Straits tracks.  Gets cranked as loud as possible every time.
Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
 Synth80s wrote:
Knoplfer can do no wrong.  Seriously, while some were stronger releases than others, neither Knopfler nor Dire Straits ever released a bad album, let alone a mediocre one.  That level of consistent talent and effort is even more worthy of appreciation than fleeting talent alone.
 


Seconded.
Posted 13 years ago by HearsayDave    [ Reply ]
so-so
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Kinda dull for the Mark Knopfler gang...
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Knoplfer can do no wrong.  Seriously, while some were stronger releases than others, neither Knopfler nor Dire Straits ever released a bad album, let alone a mediocre one.  That level of consistent talent and effort is even more worthy of appreciation than fleeting talent alone.
Posted 14 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
One of the best albums from DS, IMHO {#Sunny}
 


When I got this CD when it came out I shelved after a few listenings. After all how could follow up Brothers in Arms? I dug it out a couple of years ago and realized that with exception of two or three lackluster songs the other stuff is about good as it gets and this tune is one of those.
Posted 14 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
 flatpicker wrote:

There really is a strong JJ Cale vibe happening.

That's fine by me... I totally dig JJ Cale, and Dire Straits too.
 

Indeed!

JJ and Knopfler should do an album together!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
A poignant cri de coeur which I'm sure resonates with many other folk trapped in a failing marriage. I'm just glad I was never in that situation. I do like this one, though the rest of the album is a bit hit and miss. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty surprised about the high ratings the songs of this DS album get... Not that i don't agree, always loved this album even though it's so different in many ways from what they did before this...
9
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
This is their only album I do not know at all!

Maybe this terrible-terrible cover design has to do with it?

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
One of the best albums from DS, IMHO {#Sunny}
 
IMHO Too!
Fond memories of this song from my London days..
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
One of the best albums from DS, IMHO {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
it would be more efficient if there was a button I could just click once to rate every single Straits song "10"
Posted 14 years ago by trempel    [ Reply ]
 keving98 wrote:

I should mention that I absolutely love Radio Paradise.  Thanks Bill.

 

You're a nice hater :)
Love this song by the way - may be I am not an old RP listener enough?
As for dying happy, of that I am certainly not sure {#Meditate} with or without these guys in my ears
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 keving98 wrote:
Okay I can't take it... If never hear a Mark Knopfler, Tracy Chapman, Tom Waits, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Beck or increasingly Eddie Vedder (unless it's off of Pearl Jam - Ten) song again I'll die a happy man.  Pleghhh!!!

Sorry for being a hater but I had to get that off my chest.
 
I should mention that I absolutely love Radio Paradise.  Thanks Bill.

Posted 14 years ago by keving98    [ Reply ]
Okay I can't take it... If never hear a Mark Knopfler, Tracy Chapman, Tom Waits, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Beck or increasingly Eddie Vedder (unless it's off of Pearl Jam - Ten) song again I'll die a happy man.  Pleghhh!!!

Sorry for being a hater but I had to get that off my chest.
Posted 14 years ago by keving98    [ Reply ]
 choiceimage wrote:
When a JJ Cale song comes on, does it remind you of Mark?
 
Strangely... no.
But it might from now on.

Posted 15 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
JJ Cale meets Bob Dylan—in the UK!

 
There really is a strong JJ Cale vibe happening.

That's fine by me... I totally dig JJ Cale, and Dire Straits too.


Posted 15 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
When a JJ Cale song comes on, does it remind you of Mark?
Posted 15 years ago by choiceimage    [ Reply ]
 ciapia wrote:
Three years ago, in a cafe in some Euro trash tourist town in Goa, India, a Dire Straits album was playing.  I've been in love ever since.
 
Only THREE years ago?!?!?!
Yinz got some catchin' up to do.

Posted 15 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
Great band
Posted 15 years ago by Monicks    [ Reply ]
JJ Cale meets Bob Dylan—in the UK!

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Beck-Beautiful Way
DS-When It Comes to You

smiley emoticon
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I thought at first that this was J.J. Cale. Well done Mark Knopfler.
Posted 15 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Three years ago, in a cafe in some Euro trash tourist town in Goa, India, a Dire Straits album was playing.  I've been in love ever since.
Posted 15 years ago by ciapia    [ Reply ]
Too much mediocre Mark Knopfler, RP.
Posted 15 years ago by Jungle_Jim    [ Reply ]
 algrif wrote:
Sounds more and more like J.J.Cale every time I hear it.
But that's good in itself.
 

With a touch of Richard Thompson.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
nice.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 meydele wrote:


Ditto.

Is this a remake? Anyone know?
 
Didn't Mark write this with John Anderson(country)? John sings this one as well.

Posted 16 years ago by choiceimage    [ Reply ]
jeremyleo wrote:
I really like the production on this album. There are some real gems, including this tune!
i agree, except of "ticket to heaven"! especially "you and your friend" is awesome!
Posted 16 years ago by arthur_d    [ Reply ]
I really like the production on this album. There are some real gems, including this tune!
Posted 16 years ago by jeremyleo    [ Reply ]
I put this album away for a long time but got it out again recently. Really digging it again. ed 11/15: had to go and request "Calling Elvis". Then I had to request "Heavy Fuel". I can't seem to stop on this one :-)
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
Sounds more and more like J.J.Cale every time I hear it. But that's good in itself.
Ditto. Is this a remake? Anyone know?
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Sounds more and more like J.J.Cale every time I hear it. But that's good in itself.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
1:41 pm - Dire Straits - When It Comes To You 1:36 pm - Tony Joe White - Can't Go Back Home (w/ Shelby Lynne) 1:31 pm - Richard Shindell - Confession 1:26 pm - Bonnie Raitt - When the Spell Is Broken That's a helluva set you got going there, Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
Maybe, but they'd still be better than 99% of the schlock on the radio.
:nodhead: 99.9% GREAT song!
Posted 19 years ago by am    [ Reply ]
I think his 4 solo albums often surpass his work with Dire Straits, which was stellar. I've recently been grooving on Shangri-La from last year... Old_Pool_Skunk wrote:
C'mon, Mark, time to get the Straits together again... miss you.
Posted 19 years ago by erik_1099    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
Generic Dire Straits. I think Mark Knopfler could write 1000 more just like this one without even waking up from slumber.
Maybe, but they'd still be better than 99% of the schlock on the radio.
Posted 19 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
MK and DS are the ultimate LA Freeway drivin' music (only other passable music is George Bensen). You need something SMMMMMM0000000OOOOOOOOOOOTH for the hassle. It *does* have that J.J. Kale sound from #5.
Posted 19 years ago by eeching2004    [ Reply ]
C'mon, Mark, time to get the Straits together again... miss you.
Posted 19 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Epic smooth guitar in the light of a Western sunset...that's Dire Straights to me
Posted 19 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
Dire Straits is so overlooked in my opinion, and the great storytelling of MK. Love this smooth roll along sound.
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I love the smooth guitar work here, very nice!
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
Ambles along just fine, thank you.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
manbirdexperiment wrote:
Is this s JJ Cale cover? Sounds just like him.
I can hear the similarities, too. Knopflers voice is a little more rounded and filled out, though.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
What a great set, Bill. Bonnie Raitt singing a Richard Thompson song, and now DS. I rate Richard Thompson AND Mark Knopfler as two modern day troubadors....and you just can't beat Mark's guitar playing! This is a good CD, but my all time favorite DS CDs are "Brothers in Arms" and "Love Over Gold".
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Is this s JJ Cale cover? Sounds just like him.
Posted 19 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
MK is one of the best musician/storytellers around....I just wish I knew what those stories WERE some time. Still, a 9. :D/
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
archrrone wrote:
I'd love to hear more cuts from this album..
Agree... this is an excellent and frequently overlooked album that all Knopfler and DS fans really should have.
Posted 20 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
Generic Dire Straits. I think Mark Knopfler could write 1000 more just like this one without even waking up from slumber.
Posted 20 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Good track from an underappreciated album- I think people were looking for a followup to Brothers in Arms, with three hit singles right off the bat.
Posted 20 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
I'm really sorry, Dire Straits never did it for me. To each his own.
Posted 20 years ago by graterb    [ Reply ]
I'd love to hear more cuts from this album..
Posted 20 years ago by archrrone    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
Posted 21 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
Mark Knopfler is one of the few that has remained true to his art.
Posted 22 years ago by TestForEcho    [ Reply ]