Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street | FIRST TIME REACTION | (Live TV)

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[ernestconnell]

Back in the 1970s, this song was an international hit, around the world. 🌎

[russallert]

This is actually a playback of the original studio recording, and everyone is miming to the track, plus Rafferty is playing bass here (he usually played guitar or occasional keyboards). However, it is nice that the playback was the full album version, rather than the edited-down radio cut. Rafferty was a shy laid-back person who preferred working in the studio over live performing, and he was very big on perfecting the sound and creating great soundscapes - the instrument you thought was a flute sound was actually an electric guitar. The sax solo was supposed to be the chorus of the song, but Gerry couldn't come up with suitable lyrics for it. He originally demo'd it as a guitar solo that he played himself, but decided to change it to a sax solo, which was played on the record by Raphael Ravenscroft.

[Dss]

Baker Street released in 1978 - Jerry Rafferty was an Irishman - died in 2011 at age 63. And yes that was a keyboard you were hearing not a flute. Actually I believe it was an organ. Great song. I think you'll love "Right Down the Line" by Rafferty as well. Its a sweet romantic song ..."its been you, woman, right down the line" you'll like it I'm sure

[slaphead]

Gerry Rafferty was Scottish, from Glasgow, and he started in a folk group called The Humblebums along with Billy Connolly, who himself went on to be one of the UK's most famous stand up comedians. Gerry went on to form the group, Stealers Wheel which broke up in 1975. He died in January 2011.

[OldnMellow]

His other band was Stealers Wheel with the song Stuck in the Middle with You

[doorofnight]

Great song! Really enjoyed your reaction!

[jeffstevens]

Gerry was from Glasgow, Scotland but is very sadly no longer with us. He will always be remembered for brilliant songs like this one. RIP Gerry.. 💔 🙋‍♂

[Cybrludite]

I remember this coming on at the skating rink as a kid. For some reason we tried to be hitting the curves when the sax solos dropped.

[jerryward]

The word you were looking for that musicians had back then was TALENT. Something in short supply nowadays.

[markknight]

He also sang the lead vocal on steeled wheels Stuck in the middle with you

[dagmar.]

Love this song. Especially the sax solo. In 1972 Gerry Rafferty was in the Scottish folk rock band Stealers Wheel & had a big hit with "Stuck In The Middle With You". Later on, he went out on his own & then had hits with "Baker's Street", "Right Down The Line" & "Night Owl".

[glenbyu]

a very popular song at the time and still in heavy circulation.
I'd also recommend "right down the line" one of the best love songs ever.

[TannerHemmingsen]

When this song was released, there was actually a major increase in saxophone sales. Just another reason why this song is so spectacular

[Tehui]

Bisscute, you might remember this song from the movie 'Good Will Hunting'. Specifically, the scene when the boys were fighting with each other in the courtyard.

[richardrejmer]

Gerry Rafferty had a previous band called "Stealer's Wheel" who had a HUGE hit called "Stuck In The Middle With You"
On the breakup of the band there arose a whole mess of legal problems and complicated legal battles about royalties etc. . the usual band arguments.
Gerry had to routinely go from his home in Glasgow, Scotland to Baker Street in London to see his lawyers and strategise etc. He would stay in a friend's apartment nearby when he was in London for these visits, and the song is loosely based on conversations he had with his friend while staying in his apartment.
The stress. . The drinking. . The worry. . etc. THAT'S what the song is about.

[rhphotocdn]

The SAX in this was iconic!! Still Great Today!!

[davesunhammer]

Have always loved this song for the moving instrumentation.
That sax riff, the guitar solo, that oddly charged layed-back sound.
And the lyrics are great stuff delivered by an awesome voice.

[mypl]

One of the Fathers of Yacht Rock! Great song. He was one of the founding members of Stealers Wheel and their hit was "Stuck In The Middle With You"

[bucs]

I hear this song every day while I'm at work. It always puts me in a good mood. The sax solo is so good. Great reaction Biss!! ❤🎷👏👏

[danwynn]

Aww, thank you, Biss! This is my favourite song ever! We listened to Gerry Rafferty all the time growing up. He was Scottish, like me. This was from the late 70s (well done for guessing! ). It's about how lonely London can be and Gerry's longing to be back home in Scotland 🙂. He was the coolest dude (another good spot by you!) and wrote some amazing songs, including Stuck in the Middle With You with his band, Stealers Wheel. I can recommend many classics. Btw, this performance wasn't actually live. It was mimed. But he was great live! 🙂