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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. The Ark |
| 2. Baker Street |
| 3. Right Down The Line |
| 4. City To City |
| 5. Stealin' Time |
| 6. Mattie's Rag |
| 7. Whatever's Written In Your Heart |
| 8. Home And Dry |
| 9. Island |
| 10. Waiting For The Day |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Days Gone Down (Still Got The Light In Your Eyes) |
| 2. Night Owl |
| 3. The Way That You Do It |
| 4. Why Won't You Talk To Me |
| 5. Get It Right Next Time |
| 6. Take The Money And Run |
| 7. Family Tree |
| 8. Already Gone |
| 9. The Tourist |
| 10. It's Gonna Be A Long Night |
Product Description
2CD set. Collects his crafty 1978 and 1979 solo albums, together in a jewel case. Includes "Baker Street".
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Dont get me wrong this a great value two for one especially since Night Owl has been out of print for years...though theres no remastering as these discs are identical to the 1989 releases.i.e the actual discs have the same artwork so maybe EMI have just repackaged their old stock....but having said that they sound fine and they are really cheap so maybe i should just shut up and enjoy...the music is marvellous...not a duff track on either disc
Jim
Jim
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The lovely liquid tones of Rafferty always appealed and I've remained a fan whether current opinion decided that was fashionable or not. These are his two most commercially successful works, and easy to tell why (though don't neglect his undervalued early album 'Can I Have My Money Back?'), each including a handful of hits but filled up with other terrific songs that stand easily beside these. City to City's best moment is the gorgeous 'Whatever's Written In Your Heart', while Night Owl contains the equally beautiful 'Family Tree' and closes with a Bluesy stormer 'It's Going to Be a Long Night'. If these titles aren't familiar to you, give them a go. I'd suggest that they won't disappoint. I bought this toofer a few months back but now listen with sadness too, due to his passing away last week. R.I.P., Gerry.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Two essential Gerry Rafferty albums released as part of EMI's version of "Original Album Classics" and "Original Album Series" that Sony and Warner have put out, this two CD set features the original 1990 mastering of both albums on CD. For fans particularly of the album "Night Owl" which was out-of-print until Collectables brought it back in 2007, this is a plus as these are two of his finest solo albums.
I don't have any complaints about the mastering--the dynamic range is quite good and the presentation sounds nice although b oth could use a bit more bottom end and bonus tracks would be a welcome addition.
The artwork features the cover for both albums and nothing else--there's no credits for who played what or, for that matter, who mastered these. That's a minor complaint certainly but I would have liked to have the original credits (for example it would be helpful for Richard Thompson fans to know that he plays on "Night Owl" tracks 7 & 8 (electric guitar) and 4 (mandolin).
Luckily "City to City" is presented at the correctly mastered speed (it was sped up by 3% for the Capitol U.S. release for the entire album).
Both are essential I just wish that EMI would put a little more effort into this--how hard could it be to present all the original album credits on one page?
I don't have any complaints about the mastering--the dynamic range is quite good and the presentation sounds nice although b oth could use a bit more bottom end and bonus tracks would be a welcome addition.
The artwork features the cover for both albums and nothing else--there's no credits for who played what or, for that matter, who mastered these. That's a minor complaint certainly but I would have liked to have the original credits (for example it would be helpful for Richard Thompson fans to know that he plays on "Night Owl" tracks 7 & 8 (electric guitar) and 4 (mandolin).
Luckily "City to City" is presented at the correctly mastered speed (it was sped up by 3% for the Capitol U.S. release for the entire album).
Both are essential I just wish that EMI would put a little more effort into this--how hard could it be to present all the original album credits on one page?
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what a bargain
I decided to buy this double CD after watching a programme about Gerry Raffertys life. It is absolutely brilliant I love all the tracks and the price is amazing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gillo
Every home should have them
I was always a Gerry Rafferty fan, and own both these albums in vinyl. The sad demise of my turntable forced me to buy these cd's.Great artist! Musically and lyrically Brilliant. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dw Wood
Golden oldies
I bought this double CD after watched a TV programme about Gerry Rafferty. I enjoyed these songs years ago and they have stood the test of time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mick Miller
Very surprising
I heard this album for the first time a couple of evenings ago. I have to say that I was really surprised at its quality. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PetePorchos
Rafferty's solo peak
Gerry Rafferty's albums might best be described as labours of love. Once cruelly likened to a bowl of vegetables in the NME following a Top of the Pops appearance, he may have been... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. J. H. Thorn
fantastic memories
for the great price, i wasnt disapointed. My all time favourite singer, brought back all the memories. i have some of gerry's on albums but the sound is not good. Read more
Published 2 months ago by juliestar
Two very good albums
Don't hesitate, just buy it if you have any interest in Rafferty's music. There isn't a bad track here, and at about £5 for 2 albums it's a bargain.
Published 2 months ago by John M
Georgie J
I wanted Night Owl by the late great Gerry Rafferty to complete my selection of C D's, the price of which on it's own was quite prohibitive, so when this double album presented... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Georgie J
Gerry Rafferty Night Owl/City to City
Bought this on a whim and it's turned out to be one of my favourite discs. Didn't know too mch about Gerry Rafferty apart from Baker Street but I was absolutely astounded by the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by browncow49
Converted Fan
Never a great Rafferty fan my attention was drawn to this album when I heard it in a friends car. As soon as I reached home I tracked it down in Amazon. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andrew Spencer
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