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Old 01-13-2011, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Columbus OH
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Although not a huge star, Gerry Rafferty wrote two of my favorite songs from the 1970s, plus several other excellent tunes. I have his Album "City to City" from 1978 on both vinyl and CD and play it regularly--It included Baker Street plus the additional hits "Right Down The Line" and "Home & Dry". Definitely worth looking into if you like his tunes!!

Anyway, I was saddened last week when I heard that he had died at age 63, due to liver problems caused by a long-time struggle with alcoholism. Like many artists, he was not comfortable in the limelight and had difficulty with fame.

Here are two of my favorite '70s songs, plus another lesser known track from City to City.

Baker Street (1978)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkS16...eature=related

Stuck in the Middle With You (1973)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMAIsqvTh7g


Whatever's Written in Your Heart (1978)-from City to City


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwZaw...8veqvRs92VdJDA
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Old 01-13-2011, 08:09 PM
 
Location: SARASOTA, FLORIDA
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Baker Street was awesome!

RIP

Another talented person who got caught up into something that ended up hurting his career and causing him an early death.

Sad.
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Old 01-19-2011, 05:08 PM
 
Location: Between Heaven And Hell.
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He’ll never be forgotten. My favourites too.
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Old 01-20-2011, 12:41 AM
 
Location: West Michigan
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Agreed. The "Baker's Street" of course is the same theme song used for the intro of Dave Ramsey's radio show. Fame can be hard for some of those that can't really handle it well.
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Old 01-20-2011, 01:53 AM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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Loved "Baker's Street" RIP Gerry!
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Old 10-28-2012, 01:42 AM
 
Location: I'm where I want to be. Are you?
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Still missing him but still enjoying his music ♫♪♫♫ And this song, in particular.


Gerry Rafferty - Right Down the Line - YouTube
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Old 10-28-2012, 01:51 AM
 
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Default On more for good measure ....

♪♪♫♪ Yes!



Gerry Rafferty - Get It Right Next Time - YouTube


No use complain'
don't you worry, don't you whine
cuz if you get it wrong, you'll get it right
next time ... next time

♫♪♫♫
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Old 10-28-2012, 02:01 AM
 
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Default Road trips with Gerry's songs playing in the car's cassette player

Some of my best memories
are days I spent with you
Each time we hit the road
it was always something new

So long ago but it feels like yesterday . . . . . . . . . .



Days Gone Down - Gerry Rafferty - YouTube
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Old 10-28-2012, 06:05 PM
 
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Gerry Rafferty--Home and dry - YouTube
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Old 10-28-2012, 06:58 PM
 
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Two for the price of one - which is still zero since these are free


The Tourist and It's Gonna Be A Long Night - Gerry Rafferty - YouTube
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