Gerry Rafferty was in a band called Steeler's Wheel..... They had a great hit song called "Stuck In The Middle with You". That's another song you guys will love
I was lucky enough to share a pint with Gerry very early in his career when he was playing in a folk duo called The Humblebums, amazingly with the comedian Billy Connelly. Genuinely nice guy and I don’t think either of us could foresee the amazing career he would go on to have that cold winters night a long time ago ✌️
OMG, that’s awesome! Been a fan of Billy Connelly since the 80s when he was doing stand up comedy and before I realized he’d been a musician for decades prior. Of course, I grew up listening to Gerry Rafferty’s music but knowing how close he and Billy remained until Gerry’s untimely passing always warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure you cherish that memory. ❤🙏🏼
This is a guy who should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame long ago. He was a perfectionist, which was a big reason he didn't go on the road much.
Gerry lived his entire life with crippling bipolar disorder, and self-(over)-medicated with alcohol. As someone who craved peace and quiet, he regularly got panic attacks when away from home - touring was simply not for him. He may have justified it to the _outside world_ as perfectionism, in the same way people would still rather phone in sick with a stomach upset than say 'I'm too depressed to get out of bed'. Men of Rafferty’s generation simply didn’t (still don't) discuss mental health. What a monumentally splendid talent he was. 🤍
When this song started playing, I had a vague memory of hearing it. A little way in, I started singing along. After it was over, I wondered why it wasn’t in my classic playlist. It is now. Thanks.
Songs in the past were witty, thought provoking, had stories, were actually sung without electronic intervention, and had real people playing real instruments. We need to get back to that.
Of course, you can Always tell His Voice, and this is Probably my FAV Gerry Rafferty Song! So COOL& Jazzy! Happy to see Amber Loving the Sax! Great Reaction, Guys! :)
Great Song with a wonderful sentiment "Get it Right Next Time". Raphael Ravenscroften played the sax on this track as well as on "Baker Street". Besides the bass, the Piano and Organ parts add to the laid back feel of the song. 🎸🎷😎
The legend that is/was Gerry Rafferty, his music will be played at my funeral, he has give me & the world a sound that has never been heard before or again, god how I miss him. 🏴🏴👍👍
This is from "Night Owl", the album after the previous two songs, but yes, that's Raphael Ravenscroft on the saxophone again. Ravenscroft wasn't part of the band, but when Gerry needed some sax appeal, Raphael is whom he called. The title track to "Night Owl" is worth a listen, too.
I thought everybody'd forgotten this song. Oldies radio only plays "Baker Street". Once in awhile you'll hear "Right Down the Line", with its amazing steel guitar. This one gave the sax man another chance to shine.
Love this record, there is so much space in it, space for the intro, space for the lyrics space for the solos, space for the horns Very well done indeed.
My favorite Gerry Rafferty song. It's like your sitting down with someone close and having a conversation. The subtleness (sic) of the individual instruments in the beginning. This is him having a conversation with you. Great song.
LOVE your energy, empathy, and appreciate the fact that you TEACH!!! This is such a great song for getting back on your feet after you've fallen and gather the strength to go on... LOVE IT!!
Please, please, please, dig deeper into Gerry Rafferty. He is one of the most talented composers and musicians, while also being one of the most underrated and unknown artists of his time. Why? Rafferty did not tour. He had a huge distrust for the corporate end of the music industry. Rafferty was also shy, preferring not to perform publicly, but to create in the studio. Combined, this led to a lack of marketing support from his label and a lack of visibility to the public. The general person on the street ONLY KNOWS five(5) singles from his first two albums! Rafferty has AMAZING music with one of the most unique mixes of instrumentation you will ever hear, influenced by his Scottish heritage, distinctly Rafferty. For more saxophone, try his "Standing at the Gates."
Greatest, most uplifting and useful "message" rock song I've ever heard. These are very important lyrics to remember set to an INSANELY groovy and swingin' song. Perfection both artistically and entertainment-wise.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned "Home & Dry". That's my favorite song by Gerry. The other ones mentioned are great as well, but "Home and Dry" is well worth listening to, as well.
The primary job of the bass and the drums is to "hold down the bottom", e.g. be the timekeepers and foundation of the song. All the other members of the band key off of them and do what they do based on that foundation. I love it when the bass and drums get a chance to show their stuff!
It does my heart good to see younger generations giving some love to these OG's - this came up into my feed because I've been learning this song for my set (I play and sing). It absolutely is a fantastic song, sung by a great songwriter who had his struggles with alcohol and died way too young.... Thank you guys... very good to see.
Gerry Rafferty was amazing and this song is one of his best....you named a couple other songs by him but I noticed you didnt include Home and Dry...I think you may like that one as well...Its one of my favs...
Done another great sax player Junior walker and the all stars . The best sax player in motown history!! Shotgun , take me girl I’m ready, roadrunner, what does it take to win your love. All great motown songs . The best sax you will ever hear!!
Such a message in this song. Don't blame someone else pick yourself up, learn from your failures and do better the next time around. Things that are of real value are earned, through hard work, persistence and GOD's grace. so many cool elements make this a banger. Bass, Sax, guitar, drums, keyboards, it is all there. And, WHAT a BEARD on the drummer!!! Rafferty is amazing.
If my memory serves me right the BBC used this for the theme song of their ski programme "Ski Sunday" in their opening credits, with some spectacular falls on the down slope, Gerry was always so precise with his lyrics, and his melodies and arrangements were second to none.
Loved him with Stealers Wheels "Stuck In The Middle With You", and his solo hits "Baker Street" and "Right Down The Line". Such a sad ending & legacy (alcoholism) for such a brilliant singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. RIP😟 BTW, I completely forgot about this song. Thanks for the reminder.😉 Peace & Love🕊❤
Love this song! Aside from the message, and the last verse is just brilliant, it's so well put together. Banging sax solo, and then as the song winds up, it sounds like it's not in the studio anymore, almost like the player has done his bit, but the music has inspired him so much that he's walked off and is *still* playing, almost as an invitation to follow.
Love Gerry Rafferty's voice and music! So glad that you've found him and love him too!!! ❤️❤️❤️. His music reminds me a lot of Steely Dan too. Just kind of jazzy, bluesy, and so cool!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I think it was around 1979, when I bought the album...'City To City'. I must have bought it because 'Baker Street' was on there. But it wasn't long before I really fell in love with the entire thing. R.I.P. to the great Gerry Rafferty.
Love this bluesy jazzy sounding song. Can imagine Humphrey Bogart smoking a cigarette in a back dark corner, fedora on the table, looking for his date (Grace Kelly, perhaps) to come in the speakeasy door.
Had pleasure of working oin Baker Street. Rafferty was a really nice, humble man who didn't like the music business-Both Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle show his dissatisfaction with the industry
I heard this on release on the radio on my first week at work in 1979.. It is, with its smooth haunting groove and a stark message still my favourite GR tune- The hairs still stand up on my neck 44 years later
He had such a soulful voice. RIP Gerry. Little factoid for ya,Gerry was in a group with Billy Connolly called the Stumblebums. (Yes,THAT Billy Connolly)
Another great song by Gerry,also filmed in the studio, is Days Gone Down. A great song with amazing harmonies and musicianship. Gerry was a perfectionist and you can hear this in all his music. There's not a single song of his that I don't love. Wishing you and your lovely family all the love and happiness in the world ❤
I'm very surprised that I cannot find anyone reacting to Gerry Rafferty's "Home And Dry". It's from his City To City Album. It made it to #28 on Billboard. I think it's as good a song as Baker Street and even better than Right Down The Line. Those 3 hits are what helped made that album such a success.
Loved that track , there’s a whiff of Steely Dan in there , more due to the era than lifting a sound piratically. Put a smile on my face anyway RIP Gerry 👍🏴
Thanks Rob Squad. I used to hear this song in the casino in Gary, Indiana back in the late 90's (Majestic Star?). Was such a chill song with great message and musicians. RIP Gerry.
This song creates a very different kind of atmosphere than any other song I know. It gives a feeling like it's getting ready to explode, but it never does, it stays calm, like floating an easy slow flowing stream.
Thanks for this doing this one from Gerry, I haven’t explored his catalog enough and will have to dive a little deeper….all in all a nice gem and glad y’all liked it as I did. I certainly am familiar with the City to City album and recommend “Home and Dry” a nice little rocker and for a more chilled out melodic Gerry “The Ark” is another good one. Keep diving a little deeper and I’ll go on the journey with you - Just to add I saw the suggestions about the song Night Owl, had a listen and can’t seem to get it out of my head now!
One of my favorite Gerry Rafferty songs! Top 5 song by one of my top 5 favorite artists of all time! Thanks for doing this one too! Knew you'd like the sax in this one too! 🎷
I completely forgot about this song until I heard it on a throwback American top 40 from 1979 with Casey Kasem. Since then I can’t get this lost gem out of my head. Thanks for reacting to this great song!
Gerry Rafferty was in a band called Steeler's Wheel..... They had a great hit song called "Stuck In The Middle with You". That's another song you guys will love
Forgot about that.
Gerry has the same bass player and drummer in this song that were in Stealers Wheel.
They already did.
That song pairs well with a cop named Marvin.
Loved Steelers Wheel
I was lucky enough to share a pint with Gerry very early in his career when he was playing in a folk duo called The Humblebums, amazingly with the comedian Billy Connelly. Genuinely nice guy and I don’t think either of us could foresee the amazing career he would go on to have that cold winters night a long time ago ✌️
OMG, that’s awesome! Been a fan of Billy Connelly since the 80s when he was doing stand up comedy and before I realized he’d been a musician for decades prior. Of course, I grew up listening to Gerry Rafferty’s music but knowing how close he and Billy remained until Gerry’s untimely passing always warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure you cherish that memory. ❤🙏🏼
That is amazing
You're commonly known as a jammy bastard. :)
Amazing indeed….
*Connolly, no e !
I haven’t heard this song in forever. I honestly forgot how much I really love his voice. Have a blessed day guys !!
It has a lovely quality - a tone of velvet coated in dark chocolate... Such an easy voice belying the story underneath. 😔
This is a guy who should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame long ago. He was a perfectionist, which was a big reason he didn't go on the road much.
Totally agree!
Him and Johnny Rivers belong in the Rock Hall of Fame!
Couldn’t agree more.
Gerry lived his entire life with crippling bipolar disorder, and self-(over)-medicated with alcohol. As someone who craved peace and quiet, he regularly got panic attacks when away from home - touring was simply not for him.
He may have justified it to the _outside world_ as perfectionism, in the same way people would still rather phone in sick with a stomach upset than say 'I'm too depressed to get out of bed'. Men of Rafferty’s generation simply didn’t (still don't) discuss mental health. What a monumentally splendid talent he was. 🤍
@@221b-Maker-Street Wow I didn't know this, makes me appreciate him a helluva lot more
When this song started playing, I had a vague memory of hearing it. A little way in, I started singing along. After it was over, I wondered why it wasn’t in my classic playlist. It is now. Thanks.
Another classic….his Baker Street was magnificent
They already did this one
My Favorite Gerry Rafferty song. Soulful and a great message. Amber, I love your Stevie Nicks shirt.
Me too
Songs in the past were witty, thought provoking, had stories, were actually sung without electronic intervention, and had real people playing real instruments. We need to get back to that.
Of course, you can Always tell His Voice, and this is Probably my FAV Gerry Rafferty Song! So COOL& Jazzy! Happy to see Amber Loving the Sax! Great Reaction, Guys! :)
Great Song with a wonderful sentiment "Get it Right Next Time". Raphael Ravenscroften played the sax on this track as well as on "Baker Street". Besides the bass, the Piano and Organ parts add to the laid back feel of the song. 🎸🎷😎
The legend that is/was Gerry Rafferty, his music will be played at my funeral, he has give me & the world a sound that has never been heard before or again, god how I miss him. 🏴🏴👍👍
This is from "Night Owl", the album after the previous two songs, but yes, that's Raphael Ravenscroft on the saxophone again. Ravenscroft wasn't part of the band, but when Gerry needed some sax appeal, Raphael is whom he called.
The title track to "Night Owl" is worth a listen, too.
I had never heard this before. I really liked this song.
You can't help but tap your foot with this song. It takes me back to high school. Great tune.
This is very 70's , very good.Gerry had his own sound.
I thought everybody'd forgotten this song. Oldies radio only plays "Baker Street". Once in awhile you'll hear "Right Down the Line", with its amazing steel guitar. This one gave the sax man another chance to shine.
Gerry Rafferty - legend. Should be in Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. RIP Sir.
such an excellent songwriter
Fabulous Rafferty tune. Thanks guys...
Another fantastic song by Mr. Rafferty.
Love this record, there is so much space in it, space for the intro, space for the lyrics space for the solos, space for the horns
Very well done indeed.
My favorite Gerry Rafferty song. It's like your sitting down with someone close and having a conversation. The subtleness (sic) of the individual instruments in the beginning. This is him having a conversation with you. Great song.
One of my fav Rafferty songs is "Days Gone Down", easy, smooth, nostalgic
One of his best. Shipyard Town from 1988 is even better...
LOVE your energy, empathy, and appreciate the fact that you TEACH!!! This is such a great song for getting back on your feet after you've fallen and gather the strength to go on... LOVE IT!!
I had forgotten just how great this song is. Gonna go find my Gerry Rafferty album and put it on the turntable tonight!!!!
That's often the case with me, l see an album being reviewed and immediately want to dig it out to play.
Awesome. More Gerry 🔥🎶 = Home and Dry & also Days Gone Down.
Love Gerry Rafferty's music, R.I.P. 👍♥️🌞
Such a lovely couple god bless whole family love from Gerry home town of Glasgow Scotland
I know we're not far away, but Gerry Rafferty was born in Ferguslie Park in Paisley.
Please, please, please, dig deeper into Gerry Rafferty. He is one of the most talented composers and musicians, while also being one of the most underrated and unknown artists of his time. Why? Rafferty did not tour. He had a huge distrust for the corporate end of the music industry. Rafferty was also shy, preferring not to perform publicly, but to create in the studio. Combined, this led to a lack of marketing support from his label and a lack of visibility to the public. The general person on the street ONLY KNOWS five(5) singles from his first two albums! Rafferty has AMAZING music with one of the most unique mixes of instrumentation you will ever hear, influenced by his Scottish heritage, distinctly Rafferty. For more saxophone, try his "Standing at the Gates."
Greatest, most uplifting and useful "message" rock song I've ever heard. These are very important lyrics to remember set to an INSANELY groovy and swingin' song. Perfection both artistically and entertainment-wise.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned "Home & Dry". That's my favorite song by Gerry. The other ones mentioned are great as well, but "Home and Dry" is well worth listening to, as well.
Yes!!! The best GR song ever!
This is my favorite by Gerry.
The primary job of the bass and the drums is to "hold down the bottom", e.g. be the timekeepers and foundation of the song. All the other members of the band key off of them and do what they do based on that foundation. I love it when the bass and drums get a chance to show their stuff!
Love Gerry Rafferty. So many great tunes.
And we are back with Gerry Rafferty, yesss. He was taken from us way too young, but left us all this great music. What a gift. 🎵🎼
It does my heart good to see younger generations giving some love to these OG's - this came up into my feed because I've been learning this song for my set (I play and sing). It absolutely is a fantastic song, sung by a great songwriter who had his struggles with alcohol and died way too young.... Thank you guys... very good to see.
Fun fact: Gerry Rafferty went into pop music when his folk duo ended. The banjo player in the duo went into stand up comedy. Name of Billy Connolly
His acting ain’t half bad either, like “The Last Samurai”
@@markkauder1288 hi mark, also her majesty Mrs Brown was excellent. I always call that movie "the littlest samurai" 🙃
One of my favorite artist
Gerry Rafferty was amazing and this song is one of his best....you named a couple other songs by him but I noticed you didnt include Home and Dry...I think you may like that one as well...Its one of my favs...
A very underrated song its fantastic
What you said. It's the MOOD of this song that makes it sound so brilliant. The electric piano riff over the G pedal is just mesmerising.
This a totally cool 😎 song, kind of like a hybrid of blues and pop.
Oooh! Good one. It's often overlooked so I was excited to see you doing this.
"The Ark".....should be your next Gerry Rafferty selection, very inspirational 😇
Another Classic Including Gerry,, Stealers Wheel "Star"
One of his best love it
Well said well bloody said for real
Rafferty is one of those guys every rock and roll lover, loves
Cool song with a blusey vibe.
Another one I always liked but didn’t know who sang it. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
Wow, I haven't heard this song in sooooo long. Good bluesy tune. Gerry has a distinctive voice.
Done another great sax player Junior walker and the all stars . The best sax player in motown history!! Shotgun , take me girl I’m ready, roadrunner, what does it take to win your love. All great motown songs . The best sax you will ever hear!!
Rafferty was a brilliant musician and lyricist.
"Days Gone Down" is another great Rafferty song~😊
Such a message in this song. Don't blame someone else pick yourself up, learn from your failures and do better the next time around. Things that are of real value are earned, through hard work, persistence and GOD's grace. so many cool elements make this a banger. Bass, Sax, guitar, drums, keyboards, it is all there. And, WHAT a BEARD on the drummer!!! Rafferty is amazing.
What happens if you are _unable_ to pick yourself up, Alan? As Gerry himself wasn't?
If my memory serves me right the BBC used this for the theme song of their ski programme "Ski Sunday" in their opening credits, with some spectacular falls on the down slope, Gerry was always so precise with his lyrics, and his melodies and arrangements were second to none.
I love the vibes Gerry brings to the table ...superb
This is a cool song. Don’t know how I missed this back in the day.
Loved him with Stealers Wheels "Stuck In The Middle With You", and his solo hits "Baker Street" and "Right Down The Line". Such a sad ending & legacy (alcoholism) for such a brilliant singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. RIP😟 BTW, I completely forgot about this song. Thanks for the reminder.😉 Peace & Love🕊❤
Yes that was the same sax player on Baker Street! Raphael Ravenscroft!
Gerry's song "Home And Dry" is also a good one along with his old group Stealer's Wheel song "Star" from '73.
You really have to listen to Gerry Rafferty songs "Night Owl" and "Royal Mile". Pure brilliance.
"Star" and "Everything Will Turn Out Fine" are a couple of hits he had with his former band Steelers Wheel that y'all could dive into.
RIP Gerry, love his music, great reaction, God bless you, peace and love from Atlantic Canada's
Love this song! Aside from the message, and the last verse is just brilliant, it's so well put together. Banging sax solo, and then as the song winds up, it sounds like it's not in the studio anymore, almost like the player has done his bit, but the music has inspired him so much that he's walked off and is *still* playing, almost as an invitation to follow.
This is SO 70s. Man, I miss those times!
Love Gerry Rafferty's voice and music! So glad that you've found him and love him too!!! ❤️❤️❤️. His music reminds me a lot of Steely Dan too. Just kind of jazzy, bluesy, and so cool!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I think it was around 1979, when I bought the album...'City To City'. I must have bought it because 'Baker Street' was on there. But it wasn't long before I really fell in love with the entire thing. R.I.P. to the great Gerry Rafferty.
Wow1 You get a bunch of professionals together and and its sooo good!
Love this bluesy jazzy sounding song. Can imagine Humphrey Bogart smoking a cigarette in a back dark corner, fedora on the table, looking for his date (Grace Kelly, perhaps) to come in the speakeasy door.
Such an underappreciated artist, and one of my favorites. So glad you came back to Gerry. Try "The Ark" next!
Fantastic! Gerry Rafferty was tremendous.
Had pleasure of working oin Baker Street. Rafferty was a really nice, humble man who didn't like the music business-Both Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle show his dissatisfaction with the industry
Finally!!!!!..and you will get it right next time
One of the finest singer/songwriters to come out of Scotland.
One of the finest to come out of anywhere, I would suggest.
One of my all time favs 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I heard this on release on the radio on my first week at work in 1979.. It is, with its smooth haunting groove and a stark message still my favourite GR tune- The hairs still stand up on my neck 44 years later
The BBC editing department did a video of outtakes and bloopers, called White Powder Christmas, and this was played in the background.
"Night owl" is another great song by Gerry worth checking out guys...lovin your reactions 👍👍👍
LOVE LOVE THIS SONG!!! WOW!!! GReat reactions/////I am going to listen to it again!!!
You should play this for the girls! 🎶 A clean song with a great vibe and a great message. ❤
He made so many great songs the right moment is superb
He had such a soulful voice.
RIP Gerry.
Little factoid for ya,Gerry was in a group with Billy Connolly called the Stumblebums. (Yes,THAT Billy Connolly)
Great song and musician and great band mates ✌✌✌🎸🎸. 🎵🎵🎵🎧 🙏🙏💥💥💯💯👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome. "Days Gone Down" should be next, with the same studio video.
As a fellow scot Gerry was amazing very talented never made a bad record you should listen to tiers of talking great song love from Scotland
That's tiered of talking seen him once at a Celtic game made ma day and we won 4 0🍀👍
Never realized just how jazzy this tune is! ❤🎉
Another great song by Gerry,also filmed in the studio, is Days Gone Down. A great song with amazing harmonies and musicianship.
Gerry was a perfectionist and you can hear this in all his music. There's not a single song of his that I don't love.
Wishing you and your lovely family all the love and happiness in the world ❤
I'm very surprised that I cannot find anyone reacting to Gerry Rafferty's "Home And Dry". It's from his City To City Album. It made it to #28 on Billboard. I think it's as good a song as Baker Street and even better than Right Down The Line. Those 3 hits are what helped made that album such a success.
I agree. That's my favourite GR song. I love it so much, it sometimes makes me cry! The lyrics are so heartfelt!
Loved that track , there’s a whiff of Steely Dan in there , more due to the era than lifting a sound piratically. Put a smile on my face anyway RIP Gerry
👍🏴
Thanks Rob Squad. I used to hear this song in the casino in Gary, Indiana back in the late 90's (Majestic Star?). Was such a chill song with great message and musicians. RIP Gerry.
Love the way they later/
introduce new instruments. Strings, Horns
He started out with comedian Billy Connelly in a band called Hunblebums, later Be illy went into comedy while Gerry created Steelers Wheel.
This song creates a very different kind of atmosphere than any other song I know. It gives a feeling like it's getting ready to explode, but it never does, it stays calm, like floating an easy slow flowing stream.
Gerry rafferty was also in an early band with a certain scottish fella called........
"the big yin" mr billy connoly 😊 (might be a sir...)
Thanks for this doing this one from Gerry, I haven’t explored his catalog enough and will have to dive a little deeper….all in all a nice gem and glad y’all liked it as I did. I certainly am familiar with the City to City album and recommend “Home and Dry” a nice little rocker and for a more chilled out melodic Gerry “The Ark” is another good one. Keep diving a little deeper and I’ll go on the journey with you - Just to add I saw the suggestions about the song Night Owl, had a listen and can’t seem to get it out of my head now!
One of my favorite Gerry Rafferty songs! Top 5 song by one of my top 5 favorite artists of all time! Thanks for doing this one too! Knew you'd like the sax in this one too! 🎷
My 1st time to hear this too! Bass line is 🔥. Thanks!
My favorite Gerry Rafferty song. So positive.
All His Tracks Class
I completely forgot about this song until I heard it on a throwback American top 40 from 1979 with Casey Kasem. Since then I can’t get this lost gem out of my head. Thanks for reacting to this great song!