Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty #shorts #gerry rafferty #rnb type beat

Gerry Rafferty iconic song "Baker Street" contains a saxophone riff, often considered one of the most recognizable in rock music, but it almost didn't happen. Originally, Gerry Rafferty intended to use a guitar solo for the track. However, when the guitarist couldn't quite deliver the desired effect, Rafferty brought in Raphael Ravenscroft, a session musician, to play the saxophone.

Ravenscroft's saxophone riff instantly became a defining feature of the song, propelling it to international success. Interestingly, Ravenscroft reportedly received just £27 for the session, though the sax riff became legendary. The song not only topped charts worldwide but also led to a revival of interest in saxophone usage in pop and rock music during the late 1970s and 1980s.