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Gerry Rafferty is a popular music giant, thanks to the song "Baker Street". His career long predated that phenomenal fixture of top 40 radio. Indeed, by the time he cut "Baker Street", Rafferty had already been a member of two extremely successful collaborations: The Humblebums and Stealers Wheel.
The album City to City, which spawned “Baker Street” was released in 1978. It was a melodic, yet strangely enigmatic album and sold in millions around the world, topping the album charts on both sides of the Atlantic. This new and much awaited album--Life Goes On, features six unreleased tracks from Gerry, including two Christmas carols and a beautiful cover of The Beatles song “Because”. Sitting alongside these gems, Gerry has lovingly re-mastered some of his favourite tracks from his last three albums: “On a Wing and a Prayer", “Over My Head” and “Another World”.
The album City to City, which spawned “Baker Street” was released in 1978. It was a melodic, yet strangely enigmatic album and sold in millions around the world, topping the album charts on both sides of the Atlantic. This new and much awaited album--Life Goes On, features six unreleased tracks from Gerry, including two Christmas carols and a beautiful cover of The Beatles song “Because”. Sitting alongside these gems, Gerry has lovingly re-mastered some of his favourite tracks from his last three albums: “On a Wing and a Prayer", “Over My Head” and “Another World”.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS A WONDERFUL CD FROM THE GENIUS THAT IS CALLED GERRY RAFFERTY .,
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This review is from: Life Goes On (Audio CD)
I received this wonderful album earlier today and as all Rafferty offerings I rate it 5***** .
The new Rafferty tracks are superb - Kyrie Elieson ; Because ; The Maid Of Culmore ; Adeste Fidelis and Silent Night. The tracks with the new edit are also a joy to listen to. I particularly enjoyed the wonderful introduction to The Waters Of Forgetfulness. Rafferty's early albums - 'City To City' and 'Night Owl' were certainly outstanding, however Rafferty's later albums were all works of genius - ' Snakes And Ladders ' , 'North And South', ' A Wing And A Prayer ', ' Over My Head ', ' Another World ' and my personal favourite from the 1980's ' Sleepwalking ' Gerry Rafferty has consistently released very great albums and this latest album is certainly not a disappointment - it is a joy. I agree with a previous reviewer who comments that true Rafferty fans - and there are quite a few ! - will greatly appreciate this new release. If you are a Rafferty fan you will be delighted with this new album. If you are new to Rafferty's work then this album will inspire you to purchase all of Gerry's previous album releases. MANY THANKS FOR THE NEW RELEASE GERALD ! And you ever do decide on another Scottish tour, please make sure you come to the North East - you can always stay with Billy Connolly ! Cheers for the music - may it go on and on and on ! David Barron , Aberdeen, Scotland.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love and Affection,
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This review is from: Life Goes On (Audio CD)
Quite why the other 2 reviewers have given 2 star reviews just because some of these tracks are previously released is a mystery - this is a well publicised fact.
Genuine Gerry Rafferty fans will be grateful for any new recordings whatsoever and these are appreciated as he is and always has been a recluse and more so in recent years due to well publicised ill health problems. The album features 18 tracks of which 12 ( 7 are new edits ) are culled from his 3 albums over the last 20 years ( no-one said Gerry was prolific - That`s why we should cherish anything from the man ! ) plus 6 tracks which are new to CD. Some of these were once available to down load from Gerry`s old website ( one of the other reviewers made a snide comment about Gerry`s website `disappearing ` - and he`s a Gerry fan ?? ) but let`s be honest unless you are a hardcore fan you will not have any of these previously unreleased songs. Another reviewer made a churlish comment about Gerry having 2 seasonal songs ( Adeste Fidelis + Silent Night ) as the CD`s last 2 tracks. Nothing wrong with that in my book. In an ideal world yes some record company would pay Gerry to record a full album of Christmas songs - but that isnt going to happen is it ! So we`ll make do with the small mercies that are 2 great Seasonal songs from Gerry . Silent Night is possibly the finest version I have heard . The new songs include sublime versions of the The Beatles Because and folk song The Maid of Culmore ( this is an entirely new Gerry song - shame the other 2 reviewers couldnt actually bring themselves to comment on any songs ! ) If you are a casual Gerry fan and have one of his earlier `best of` compilations` then this CD is an excellent addition and overview of his more recent work with the added bonus of some new songs. Terry Wogan & Radio 2 listeners will be happy to hear that Gerry`s popular radio songs Dont Speak of My Heart & It`s Easy To Talk are included !
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very welcome return...,
By JP (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life Goes On (Audio CD)
I really like this CD. A bell toll introduces `Kyrie Eleison', a religious chant from the Catholic Mass. Gerry Rafferty draws on his faith, which he touches on in this Christmas release. Mostly a compilation of selected songs from his past three studio albums, this CD also includes notable renditions of the Beatles song `Because' and an Irish folk ballad `The Maid of Culmore'. Gerry's vocal is smooth and the song choices blend well, with several saxophone and vocal harmony highlights. At times it is moving and always heartfelt. The CD closes with two Christmas offerings - `Adeste Fidelis' (sung in Latin and more familiar as `O' Come All Ye Faithful') and `Silent Night'.
These songs are often autobiographical - a private life which has, at times, seemed strained. Some low points during the last year attracted media attention which included a spell of recuperation. This was followed by a period of absence without leave which caused concern for his general health and well being, before finally surfacing at his home in central Italy. If nothing else, this album release shows that Gerry Rafferty is still very much around. This CD would make an excellent introduction to Gerry Rafferty's music, and a great festive gift. I very much hope Gerry strays never too far from his song writing craft, with, hopefully, the release of a new collection of songs somewhere on the horizon.
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