I'm a 68 year old guy, a massive Gerry Rafferty fan, and every time I hear this song it brings me to tears. This guy was a genius, no mistake!

@peterbourne5106

4 жыл бұрын

You are so right. He was so much more than " Baker Street " What a great talent. God bless you Gerry. Peter.

@michaelpage2151

4 жыл бұрын

totally agree

@Zoomo2697

4 жыл бұрын

Very true. 28 year old young Shetland man agrees. Incredible voice. God given talent.

@31Alden

4 жыл бұрын

@rickytleg I pray Gerry has attained the peace that seemed to elude him on this plane.

@Fyodor48

4 жыл бұрын

Susan Hopkins couldn’t agree more

Gerry Rafferty has the most soothing voice I have ever heard.

@MarttiSuomivuori

Ай бұрын

As I understood, his sisters are there singing the chorus.

@doreenjefferson1151

8 күн бұрын

@@MarttiSuomivuori random singers he only had brothers

This must be one of the most underrated songs ever recorded, I love Gerry Rafferty so much, Scotland's finest, surely

@Framusic

4 жыл бұрын

It is, Gerry Rafferty didn't have many hits... But he wrote and recorded songs that still need to be explored even today. He didn't really want to be famous and do huge gigs either. Just make great, meaningful songs. And that's what he did. If you listen to Gerry Rafferty's songs and you understand them and Love them, then you're united with his very soul

@samuelmarlow1969

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and world class too

@larrythompson8110

3 жыл бұрын

I cant believe its not on top. . Of any list. It makes so much soul sense ...

@CovenantOfLove

3 жыл бұрын

Utterly heartwrenching

@stewartmac1

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated by whom? Those that know know & that’s all that matters!

His family sang this at the end of his Requiem Mass. Made the hair on my neck stand. Stunning.

@laurawelshy0711

4 жыл бұрын

That's my mum !x

@suzieodonnell627

4 жыл бұрын

God...that must have been gut/heart/SOUL-wrenching.

@sandrajeffares1023

4 жыл бұрын

You got a witness November 2019 to kpma

@sandrajeffares1023

4 жыл бұрын

Witness by the Lord that he loves you and everything will be alright November 2019❤️

@gagslovedotcom

4 жыл бұрын

...and their harmonies were angelic!

His face was a beautiful as that voice, hailed as pitch perfect in tone and delivery. For all his pain and struggles, from alcoholism to his fear of performing, this was a master artist, worthy of his acclaim. He was an ingenious artist, by any measure. All hail Rafferty.

@oldhounddog57

11 ай бұрын

I did not know that

@raymondhenderson1436

10 ай бұрын

This Gentleman is immortal in ways than one .leading vocalist world class musician world class lyricist.Its worth re emphasising Gerry never covered any other tracks from other Artists .He is prodigously inspirational !

@veronalove007

9 ай бұрын

Jim Morrison didn’t like performing either and had a really bad alcohol problem as well RIP to both of the greats

One of the most underrated musicians of our generation. A sad loss

@stewartmac1

2 жыл бұрын

Not underrated by those who know, and those who don’t know don’t matter!

@raymondhenderson1436

Жыл бұрын

Gerry is an example .Irrespective of what any person age is. Also its so important .By doing your research As what I have done .With this Gentleman .You have a much clearer understanding .Of what Gerry has achieved throughout his career .

@DavidJohnson-yq4nz

Жыл бұрын

Not under rated at all

@patwatters8205

Жыл бұрын

I never underrated him,from the first time i heard him I knew i was listening to someone very special...

I am from India...and I heard Right Down The Line in 1981. I became a fan right then. I then got all his albums (pirated of course) cos we were skint but enjoyed all of it. I remember my parents listen to his music in the 70s when my Papa would have his drinks and pork chops. We were wretchedly poor but abundantly happy. I guess this makes no sense but that's the way it was. We were happy with nothing...and I think Gerry Raffertys' music made it easy. Comfort in the storm of life. But now I am very well off. Thanks for the music Gerry .The world will never have another like you. An uncut and unpolished diamond...

@DonKnight-qi4tu

6 ай бұрын

Music knows no boundaries, if only people were the same 🇨🇦

@xjamis

3 ай бұрын

Uncut and unpolished diamond... beautiful way to describe the Great Gerry Rafferty

One the most undervalued and understood of British songwriters. RIP Gerry. You are much missed

@thearmchairspacemanOG

Жыл бұрын

SCOTS. Nae ''ish'' involved. least of all i a fabrication of Norman Invaders. :| ''British'' is just an excuse for the cultural brutality of said homeless raiders (the Normans- google 'em) who not only abused the Anglo-Saxons whom, after the fall of Rome had eventually allied to become the English, but thenceforth provided the UGLY behind the Norman-spawned Empire which began by the ruination of England's three kingdoms, the rape of Wales, and unfinished subjugation of the Scots.. there's no such CULTURE as ''British'' we are many-peoples united under ''rite of conquest'' if you MUST collectively render our various cultures in geo-political terms, then PLEASE, just use ''UK'' .

@tonybevel5057

Жыл бұрын

@@thearmchairspacemanOG What a stupid rant! Rafferty was a proud Scotsman and much missed this side of the border. Keep your stupid historical garbage to yourself and maybe comment on the man's undoubted talent.

@thearmchairspacemanOG

Жыл бұрын

@@tonybevel5057 get an education you willfully ignorant plank. Whether he was liked elsewhere or not is irrelevant, invaderspawn, the fact remains He was NOT ''British'' HE was a Scot. - now take your invaders whitewashing 'brit'' garbage and shove it. You lying aehistorical little inept.

@neillyboy1

Жыл бұрын

Scottish yes but British is an assumption.

@mauriceambara4980

Жыл бұрын

Gerry rafferty released this sont which year

Sometimes a man produces music that other men don't want to admit is 'moving'. This man moves me to tears with his music......

@herebysayi

9 жыл бұрын

***** Good for you mate! shows you have retained some decency and human emotion in a world devoid of both...

@kerridrury4240

7 жыл бұрын

me too my whole life!! I was only around 10 and I loved this music my dad had City to City and my sisters and I played it constantly. I have it now.

@anthonycliffordbowles5922

7 жыл бұрын

What it is is what is written in one's heart. Period.

@seancasey4133

5 жыл бұрын

You are so right this is an amazing song god rest his soul

@iandavis5739

5 жыл бұрын

This piece whacks me in the gut every time. Angst expertly expressed. No holds, no inhibitions and no fear of what 'The others say' ! Beautiful.

The greatest song he ever wrote.

@danniles5256

3 жыл бұрын

yes

@lisadc4681

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but they are all so great, I could never choose one. What about, Island???❤❤❤

Eleven years on and it still pains me to think he is gone. I bought every album after hearing Baker Street, but Whatever's Written In Your Heart is one of the best songs ever written. Always moves me to tears.

@noelmurphy406

2 жыл бұрын

Same as that Annie. Having a cuppa here before work and as I listen to it, it’s calming effect is very strong

@staceymurray9644

Жыл бұрын

I just found it and he was from my home town i didnt even know this song existed ❤

Beautiful.. whatever is written in a heart.. that's all that matters.. RIP GERRY

@stephenhudson7039

4 жыл бұрын

Mary Fayard-Newman Indeed. When God measures a man he puts the tape around the heart, not the head. ❤️🇬🇧

i cannot express how important and great this song is...

@annastabi8779

9 жыл бұрын

+Bernard Joseph Yes so wonderful.

@luismassironi4355

6 жыл бұрын

Bernard Joseph Hermosa cancion !!

@509Heavydrop

5 жыл бұрын

@@luismassironi4355 seguro que si

@deeno4919

5 жыл бұрын

Rafferty is a beautiful writer and musician

"we talked all night and left it all unsaid..." Wonderful woven vocals.

One of the greatest songs ever written, recorded, and sung. Gerry Rafferty was an incredible talent and inspiration to many other recording artists over the 40+ years he was in the music business. Gerry Rafferty was a humble and shy man that loved doing one thing.......creating some of the most beautiful music ever known to man. Gerry's music is timeless and will be enjoyed for generations to come. RIP friend.

My dad's favourite Gerry Rafferty song. He is in hospital with rapid dementia. I will always think of him when I play this song. Love you always dad. I'm afraid he died on March 21st. Sleepwalking was played at his funeral.

@54Beatlemania

Жыл бұрын

My dad died at 86, with Alzheimer's in 2017.

@oldhounddog57

11 ай бұрын

God bless him!

@doreenjefferson1151

7 ай бұрын

so sorry

@housinauthority5258

4 ай бұрын

Godspeed!

@davidnurse9847

3 ай бұрын

God bless you and your dad , who knows

Oh Gerry, how amazing were you. ❤️ You will forever live on in your music!

Beautiful. Miss you Gerry. Your music lives on. Timeless.

An angel with a velvet voice. A soul that sang from the heart and a soul that lives on.

One of the best songs of one of the best albums ever. Rafferty was a giant being able to compose such melodic songs. City to city is among the best albums ever, you can listen to it a thousand times and never get bored.

@lisadc4681

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! I've been listening to this album/8 track/tape/cd/youtube on a regular basis since 1978 and it never gets old. Just absolutely amazing talent he was!!

@DCHurlford1

2 жыл бұрын

The thing i love about the album is that every track has a different style to it. Such a well crafted record.

@michelledavis8159

Жыл бұрын

City to City was the album I found in my late dad's record player whilst clearing his flat. It's now my favourite album. I played Baker Street and The Ark at his funeral

@call.7678

Жыл бұрын

It’s one of my favorite albums ever. I’m a 29 year old woman and no one in my circle knows who he is or appreciates him. I have an original pressing on vinyl (still sealed) and I’m so proud to own it.

This song will never fade in meaning or delivery. Genuinely moving.

One theme I have noticed in this great artist is trying to make contact with others who are caught is silence and separation, and remaining hopeful in the face of apparent failure. Pure compassion.

@bananagirlify

5 жыл бұрын

Actually this and virtually all Rafferty songs were sung about and for his wife...then ex wife...He was so obsessed with her it eventually drove him mad...i wish Gerry was speaking to his fans with his songs...but i don't think you would hear that level of passion and beauty...it was all for her....

@johndavidson8359

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing will ever come close to this.

@mvl6827

4 жыл бұрын

terence donovan Gerry married his wife Carla in 1970. They had one daughter. They split in 1990, due to his alcoholism becoming too much for her to live with. They stayed close however. So what are you saying here?

His mouth barely moves and an outpouring of choirs of angels emits. The heavens were blessed the day he arrived home again.

@MichaelFlynn0

5 жыл бұрын

He is miming.

@MichaelFlynn0

5 жыл бұрын

It's called lip syncing - standard practice. No biggie.

@MichaelFlynn0

5 жыл бұрын

@F MAC - there are no microphones and we were not there so we will never know will we. My point is that he original commentator is amazed that Gerry's mouth barely moves and a "choirs of angels emits" - well the reason is that it is fake. The whole music industry fakes these 'events'. it is standard and no biggie. You can pretend you know Gerry is in fact singing...but you do not know that do you.

@MichaelFlynn0

5 жыл бұрын

says the man with no material - check out my youtube channel dood - over 450 video and half a million views. 30 years in the business.

@MichaelFlynn0

5 жыл бұрын

when the tide goes out you can see who's swimming naked.

Maybe one day, Gerry will be recognised for his melodies, heart-felt lyrics and the great balladeer that he was. Gerry always latched onto the uncertainties that life threw him that echo into many peoples lives, always delivered with a real story-teller's craft. Genius.

just an achingly beautiful song. Can't even count the number of times this track has brought me to tears. tears of sadness. tears of joy. it works for all occasions !!

@larrythompson8110

5 жыл бұрын

This song sound like today..it would be a great remake...people need to hear this.. soul healing song..thank. you gerry

@lairdferguson821

2 жыл бұрын

GR was in a special place when he wrote and sang this song. I miss him terribly. 😢

@jenh8231

2 жыл бұрын

I cry every time I hear it. It's achingly beautiful.

💕 Beautiful 💕

Gerry's voice was so peaceful, it's remarkable. I haven't heard anyone come close. You know his unique voice a few seconds into his songs. Writing, playing and singing his own music. How much more talented can a musician get?

@DCHurlford1

3 жыл бұрын

Shame he never really felt comfortable playing live as he was a glorious musician. I caught him in concert back in 1993 and he had a superb band backing him.

The City To City album was Rafferty's day in the sun, an absolutely majestic piece of work. That's not to say his other stuff wasn't good....it was......a glorious musician.

This song just rips into your very soul and makes you search it. It will inspire you or leave you in floods of tears depending on whatever emotional state you are in. There is only a musical genius can write songs like that, and that genius was Gerry Rafferty.

Iam nearly 85years old and had his cd for I don't how many years and I love listening still brilliant

@wappaman1784

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I actually went to sleep every night to the 8 track when I was little. One of the best. All time.

What a voice, wish I had seen him live. He can take you to a dreamy place. 😊💜

It is clear to me Gerry was in pain singing this , what a brilliant song , all the more sad made by his own struggles. This is up there with the best and will be playing on my send off when my maker comes

@housinauthority5258

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, he really looks a tortured soul here.

@matoshenrique9297

Жыл бұрын

Soul, brothers and sisters. No words. Just listen

@rosaanderson8851

Жыл бұрын

I want it played at my final send off too. Gerry Rafferty.. one of the best songwriters and singers of his (and my) generation. We only have to hear him once and we’re hooked. Listen to him way back with Steelers Wheel.. He might be gone but his music is his legacy and it’ll last forever 💕

@Somer-set

11 ай бұрын

So sad.. bloody alcohol 😢

Although Bowie and The Beatles take the spot as favorite artists because of their massive catalogue, this is hands down my favorite song of all time. My soul brother, Gerry Rafferty. ♥️🙌

Just beautiful. Yes sad. Almost angelic.

What a beautiful song. Gerry, you were a genius. RIP Gerry.

@Kelly-nm4kw

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Linda, How are you doing?

This man never wrote and preformed a bad song. Where's today's. talent??

@doreenjefferson1151

8 күн бұрын

i know

Gerry Rafferty was one of the best singer songwriter in his time Fondly missed

@DanielJacob-wu8gq

Ай бұрын

Esse conjunto é um clássico , nada igual aos de hoje em dia .

They played this fantastic song at Gerry Raffety’s funeral.. what a great send off to a one of song writer and artist

Can hear gospel in there, and Gerry mines the minor key emotion to utter perfection... RIP man.

Genius, no other word for it. I'm 59 now. Listened to him for the first time when I was 16. But a 16 year old can't appreciate the songs as much as a 59 year old. A 16 year old has barely started his journey. A 59 year old has had many journeys. I understand every word.

@grage7510

Жыл бұрын

Same numbers, same sentiment here, my friend. God bless your life's final quarter. Our life's soundtrack helps, doesn't it?

@alastairbrewster4274

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully expressed friend

@RC-Flight

10 ай бұрын

I was also 16 when I first enjoyed his great music!

@paulchisholm3305

3 ай бұрын

Eloquently put, fitting tribute to the man and this song. 54yrs old myself now and I know what exactly what you mean . Gerry knew how life can be for all of us 😢

He doesn't blink. Love this song!

What an absolutely gorgeous song! I’ve only just discovered it. Thank God for KZread - I’ve found a ton of great music over the years thanks to them.

This Gentleman is immortal .I will define in clearer and further detail .why i say he is. A superb musician songwriter.As well as vocalist .Gerry will never be replaced.

What a staggering, world-class talent. God, I miss him.

@karenbrady3179

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

Without doubt Gerry's finest hour what a superb song sung by possibly Scotland's greatest talent Gerry you were and still are No1 with me. . . Thanks friend R . I. P

@samrogghe1747

8 жыл бұрын

Gerry is good, but Scotland's greatest talent for me has to be Ian Anderson

@stuartsharman3055

8 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. For everyone who has ever been in love and lost it forever, and pines for that feeling again. This has everything that music lacks today, in one word...Emotion. Rest In Peace, Gerry, now and always.x

@keesvanderaa1420

7 жыл бұрын

you are dreaming

@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496

7 жыл бұрын

Awww no kidding??? The guy from Tull is Scottish? I love music trivia..... thank you

@alhuggins3646

7 жыл бұрын

wrong babe. Ian Anderson is from Wales bur you're not far off. have a great night....

I'm 53 and Baker Street still takes me back in time to a warm summer afternoon driving to our local pool with my Dad and brother. I just saw in recent comments that he was Scottish. I had no idea. I always assumed he was American. Such an icon in American culture, from beautiful Scotland.

@ndumisozungu-cz5cp

3 ай бұрын

Evening nice to be a Scottish,you re so blessed in your country to have Late Singer like Rafetty. Me I'm 56 now but Rafetty is my favourite all cellphone I have his Songs is my Ringtones

@ndumisozungu-cz5cp

3 ай бұрын

His Songs will never be forgotten RIP Rafetty

Not a fan of Elton John but you have to admire his talent , I can’t understand why Gerry isn’t as famous and known. Surely the guy is one of the best.

Very young fan of Gerry Rafferty listening to Baker Street and Right Down the Line since I was probably 8 years old. I am now 18, and this is still the best artist of all time, some think I'm weird for liking such an obscure artist, but I know in my heart that this is true art and straight from the crying heart of an amazing man. Now that I am graduating this year, I pray to all to find it in your heart to do the right thing, and to always look to the lord for answers. God Bless you all and Rafferty fans. Thank you Rafferty for blessing us with such a beautiful voice and meaning.

@johndevlin4155

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for praising my fellow Scotsman Gerry,a lot of people think Scotland is only famous for kilts & bagpipes, we've had numerous Scots singers & bands who have proved themselves throughout the World,from John in BONNIE SCOTLAND.

@peterbiesbroek

7 ай бұрын

May The Lord lead you onnyr path,mson..

@rh8801

6 ай бұрын

Whatevers written in your heart is all that matters

@karenbrady3179

5 ай бұрын

Had the immense pleasure of attending a gig at the Old Fruit market on Monday 19th Feb. It was a jazz concert for Glasgow schools and Baker street was played. I will never tire of hearing this beautiful track and thank you to my beautiful granddaughter Alice who was performing for another school. Well done to all. 👍

As a 26 year old guy from Sweden I sometimes find myself questioning my taste in music, is it "good", is it bad? Is it too old-fashioned or too romanticizing of the old-fashioned? I really love Gerry Rafferty's music, his songs are very genuine to the extent that Gerry didn't seem to pursue his music for commercial purposes but created the melodies he personally liked. His unpretentious lyrics with those underlying celtic tunes in his songs are beautiful and also beautiful because it reflects Gerry's ancestry.

@Imnotyourmamaluke

Жыл бұрын

Excellent comment and beautiful summation. I do believe he was a beautiful, humble, lost soul writing and performing more for the love of it as well. I pray he is now at peace. Take care.

@edp3202

8 ай бұрын

Irish?

@dougieman765

8 ай бұрын

@@edp3202 Scottish, from Paisley in Glasgow if i rememer correctly.

@lekid5332

2 ай бұрын

I’m 44 from Stockholm. I understand Gerry. I think.

Lost my mom in 1979 . This song was played on the radio then. Still listening to this perfect song at my 63 . Can t help getting emotinal. Perfect line "we agree to disagree

@wappaman1784

4 жыл бұрын

My mom played this 8 track for me every night when I was little. Shes passed on recently, and I still listen to this once a day for her memory.

@honeydaler

4 жыл бұрын

@@wappaman1784 your a good son!!! take care my friend

GUY, WAS ONE OF SCOTLAND'S FINEST....A GREAT SINGER - SONGWRITER....

@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Andrew I couldnt have said it better!

@acousticbeatles1

7 жыл бұрын

ANDREW GRAHAM

@gilliancronin1481

6 жыл бұрын

ANDREW GRAHAMuyygfh

@johngordon6328

6 жыл бұрын

No he was the best bar none

@Jimmuck315

6 жыл бұрын

Couldnae huvv said it any better china! brilliant musician/songwriter and person.

Totally effortless talent. He doesn't need any vocal gymnastics or effects to totally entertain and move the listener. One of the greatest singer songwriters ever. Miss you Gerry, R.I.P xx

@Kelly-nm4kw

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sally, How are you doing?

This performance is utterly bewitching. Wow. "At least we've got our memory..."

J'ai 72 ans. J'ai découvert Gerry Raffertty en 1977. Depuis, je n''ai jamais cessé d'écouter régulièrement toutes ses merveilleuses chansons

@patjos1

Жыл бұрын

Je pense que cette chanson m'a sauvé la vie une fois, mon ami

@pablofb75

7 ай бұрын

Vraiement! @@patjos1

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. My mantra has been that I play “Music from the Heart.” I’ll soon be 69 years old and Gerry Rafferty is a musical icon. Period!!!! I’ve listened to Gerry as well as others in that era, and to me he rivals the best whoever played music anywhere. RIP Gerry Rafferty.......your music lives on.

Gerry's finest, most beautiful song.

The truest love song I have ever heard.

One of the most missed artists of all times. At least thank you for all your songs.

A beautiful piece of music. Loved him then and now, hopefully he is at peace now.

@patjos1

Жыл бұрын

He might say, I hope YOU are at peace now, my friend. We're the one that need it :)

@Imnotyourmamaluke

Жыл бұрын

I pray he found peace as well.

City To City is one of the all time best albums ever recorded, and this is just one example of why. Spectacular.

@fpxlegend9731

Жыл бұрын

Well said

Perfect track from a perfect album. Everything about it is beautiful, timeLess and moving

Just Beautiful ❤

If you ever want to understand the power of harmony. It’s here, don’t bother going elsewhere

This man was a musical genius. The words so heart felt and each song tells a story. I loved his music when it first came out, I think we all loved the ones that made it, but only 2 years ago I got his CDs and realised what true talent and passion for music he really had. Truly miss that. RIP Gerry.

@Kelly-nm4kw

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Marie, How are you doing?

@raymondhenderson1436

2 жыл бұрын

Very well eloquently put Marie. Gerry Rafferty will live long in the memory.

Genius. A Poet.

This is my most favourite song of his. Been listening for decades. What a musician. ❤😢

1978, from "City to City". A fine Scotsman, lost way too soon. I go back to playing his stuff on radio to Stealers Wheel with Gerry and Joe Egan. His sense of melody and lyric stand the test of time, and we're stuck in the middle with the clowns and jokers.

@judyanninmichigan

8 жыл бұрын

+RJ McAllister yes....listening to this makes me wonder what happened to music......I had that album on vinyl many years ago.....still love it!

@beboploo

8 жыл бұрын

+RJ McAllister he was a geordie not a scot

@fredruthven4566

8 жыл бұрын

+beboploo Actually, he was born in Paisley, Scotland.

@beboploo

8 жыл бұрын

+Fred Ruthven sorry your 100% right

@peggywilliamson9940

8 жыл бұрын

yup, new music steals from the greatest of times the 60's and 70's, and 80's.

An absolute genius. His music is so haunting and sung with feeling. Shows how poor modern music is in comparison

@peterbourne5106

4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful man and his music is just great. There will never be another like you Gerry. Peter.

@kgalalelonnesiengmonthe3370

3 жыл бұрын

I can't agree with you more. Today it's about driving sales and money. Gerry was one of a kind, like that start that comes once in 96 years.

@jevinday

3 жыл бұрын

SO haunting, and SO much feeling. Back before auto tune and pitch correct, back when you literally had to have perfect tone to sound perfect.

@lesliewilson9046

2 жыл бұрын

It's a measure of how poor the world has turned really.spirituraly

@JanCarol11

2 жыл бұрын

Returning to it tonight, it feels understated, almost simple - but oh so perfect. Just a piano, a man & a quartet choir. Feeling blessed.

Definitely he most beautiful melodic voice in Rock music...

What A Fantastic And Beautiful Song From Mr. Gerry Rafferty . . . .So Great . :-) . . . R.I.P Mr. Gerry Rafferty .

He was a fantastic singer, writer and composer who left this world before his time missed by millions!!

Gerald Rafferty 16 April 1947 - 4 January 2011 age 63 Although Gerry's final years were very sad, we still love him and all the memorable music he produced for all of us to enjoy for many generations to come.. Thank you Gerald..

I think this may be the most beautiful song of all

@EannaButler

Ай бұрын

Know this song from the late 80's into the 90's, from copying my brother's cassette. Lost it for years. Rediscovered it about two months ago. I can't live without this song ever since. It makes sense of everything.

Love ya, Gerry. Rest in peace.

I first heard Rafferty in 1978. I was 13. His music has been close to me now for 45 years.

Where did Gerry find this Gem ? maybe it came right from his soul .

@NickSmith-ll3si

2 жыл бұрын

exactly that 🧡 his soul is in every lyric he wrote

whatever's written.....a masterpiece!

One of those rare albums that doesn't have a bad song. I don't think Gerry knew how to write a bad song.

God bless this great musician from Paisley. There are so many great songs. He's playing to a much more appreciative audience now.

@alankemp8753

2 жыл бұрын

72 year old guy hard to choose from but shipyard town must be up there 👍

What a great song! Wish it got more air time than the usual songs you hear! Sad loss of a very talented song writer from Paisley! You did us proud Jerry! SAOR ALBA

A musical GENIUS! Gerry Rafferty left us far too soon. Missing you every day Gerry xx

God bless an amazing song writer Rest in peace my dear friend x

A very awesome and under appreciated person. He had a great voice and writing ability. I have tried to find everything he ever did. And, this song is one of those you wished you had wrote. To me he is one of the greatest.

@soelriser8883

9 жыл бұрын

Agree

@annastabi8779

9 жыл бұрын

+Clarence Gordon I agree. Fantastic song writer and also a wonderful singer, I think.

@pycargue2248

8 жыл бұрын

+Clarence Gordon Gordon you're totally Right, Gerry a such Great Person, the World should know what's he has really Lost ! BR

@jerrysimon6938

8 жыл бұрын

+Clarence Gordon Yes.

@kerridrury4240

7 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more............!!!!

The more I revisit Gerry Rafferty's music, the more I discover within and Love his music more and more. You know when you are sad, or in a relationship dilemma?....That's when I really listen to the Lyrics of songs. This song's lyrics really hit home for me. R.I.P. Gerry Rafferty

Just love this song! Is hauntingly BEAUTIFUL! He was such a multi-talented man.

being Scottish your brought up to be tough and not to show your feelings but this song really moves me, i loved Gerry

@alastairbrewster4274

Жыл бұрын

Not just Scottish ppl I think it’s a generational thing . My parents are Scottish but I was brought up in scunthorpe, that was a tough town , no time for emotion.

Stunning song! Somehow manages to sound beautifully sad and defiantly uplifting all at the same time.

@johnmckinlay5131

5 жыл бұрын

Ur so rite. M8

@tourbillon13

3 жыл бұрын

Damn what a fine comment for this extraordinary song... Perfect. Gerry Rafferty, one of the Worlds greatest secrets. Thankyou with all my heart Gerry 🙏 Rest well my friend...

@basilprabhakar7028

3 жыл бұрын

Right on....I heard this song in 1980...and I grew up in India. I remember having a lump in my throat as I heard it. Hauntingly beautiful song. The hallmark of a musical masterpiece is that it evokes the same emotions that it did decades ago. And this song is it. There will never be another Gerry Rafferty. The man who reached the musical stratosphere...and could serenade the good Lord. Effortlessly.

Gem of a song Gerry one of the best voices of the 20th century he also had Irish roots Rip Gerry.

Gerry le tue canzoni mi arrivano oggi come quando avevo 15 anni, e quando una canzone ed il suo testo riescono ancora ad emozionati vuol dire che sei stato un GRANDE ARTISTA...... grazie Gerry

Love you forever dear GERRY!!! Eternal thanks for the music, the feelings, the love!!! One blessed fan of your supreme art from Argentina. You live in our hearts everyday!!!

This song is almost magical. He can change something. Just few songs are like this...R.i.P. Gerry Rafferty...

What a beautiful song. Gives me the goosebumps every time. RIP Gerry - you are much missed.

In the last 30+ years I've been listening to tons of progressive rock, jazz-rock, folk rock, hard & heavy etc with Genesis being my favourite artists ever. Yet whenever I listen to Gerry Rafferty I always have the same goosebumps as when I first found out about him in 1978. Thank you Gerry, you're sorely missed

That’s his family singing in the background. Talk about being in the zone. This man was other- worldly. I hope he found his place with Jesus in the end.

@martharafferty8115

Жыл бұрын

Not his family but session singers at the time.

@Gunners_Mate_Guns

2 күн бұрын

As the other poster mentioned, that wasn't his family here. With that said, his family *did* sing this in his memory, and you can see them doing it on the documentary about him. Just look up "gerry rafferty right down the line bbc documentary" here and you will find it.

Bought this LP 20 years ago or so . . . Gerry Rafferty must be the artist that the world forgot. This music is everlasting.

@jonsouthgen

8 жыл бұрын

+Bengt Børresen ..There are many who don'rt forget. City To City will be forty years old in two years. There are another nine solo studio albums and many more compilations ..not to mention the collaborations with Joe Egan in Stealers Wheel and his early work with The Humblebums.Plenty to listen to and remember this brilliant singer/songwriter by ..Enjoy :-)

@Somer-set

11 ай бұрын

Forgotten? Far from it!

All of his songs speak to me. Wonder what was his last thought before he died???? Love goes with you, Gerry!

Love his music so much .

Possibly Gerry’s finest hour what a song from this very underrated Scottish singer/songwriter Gerry was my inspiration during the 1970’s and his music inspired many youngster’s including myself to lead a better life. Miss you Gerry Hello from Dunfermline Scotland.

@alasdairbaird7303

4 жыл бұрын

If it hadn't been for Baker Street, the City to City album, all the tracks on every one of his albums I would call him underrated as well. People can only take so much quality until they have to move on to gimmick bands and singers. I'm sure we are both grateful to have the musical ear to put Gerry at the top of the music tree!

gerry you were a genius forget about the beatles you songwriting was and voice was far better then them your lyrics bring tears to my eyes im 66 will always play your music love and miss you xx

@keesvanderaa2697

5 жыл бұрын

Gerry was great, just like the Beatles, to run them down is strange to say the least, their record speaks for itself

@johnmcsharry5445

5 жыл бұрын

Dont think jerry would have liked that comment either .if he where alive today that why i dont have a favourite musician or singer but jerry was special like john lennon and a host of other singers from that era and even today there are some special singers with gifted voices non gender specific ..

@keesvanderaa2697

5 жыл бұрын

Gerry not Jerry@@johnmcsharry5445

@lawrencenjawe1935

4 жыл бұрын

Rafferty was a fabulous talent, but strange comment about the Beatles all the same...

@jeffjackson8381

4 жыл бұрын

Gerry will be written in my heart for the rest of my life

My pregnant wife asked me to pick a song to sing to my son in her belly. I think I found it(well at least the chorus). Wow. Just beautiful

@drewcampbell8555

2 ай бұрын

Hope it's all going well for you and your family.

@jcolona1

2 ай бұрын

@@drewcampbell8555 no. Not at all. She’s divorcing me. With another man. The whole catastrophe