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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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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format: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 !
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 !
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Gerry's final piece of work , is superb!
The reworked tracks and the previously unreleased stuff, are up to his usual high standards.
Reading Gerry's cover notes, it's almost if he knew.....
RIP Gerry and thanks for the great enjoyment you have given millions over the years
The reworked tracks and the previously unreleased stuff, are up to his usual high standards.
Reading Gerry's cover notes, it's almost if he knew.....
RIP Gerry and thanks for the great enjoyment you have given millions over the years
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LIFE
Always like gerry rafferty and this album just proves what an artist he was fantastic music highly reccomend this album.
Published 1 month ago by Keith Briant
a sadly smiling farewell 'from your good friend and mime'.
It's no good pretending that, on the whole, the songs here compare with Rafferty's peak output in the 70s and early 80s. Read more
Published 1 month ago by gille liath
Not what I'd hoped for
Like the curate's egg, it was good in parts. A more mellow album than his other ones. You would have to be a real Gerry Rafferty buff to truly appreciate this.
Published 1 month ago by GrannyB
I'll play this CD again and again.
This is a wonderful album, and despite what one or two other reviewers have said, I didn't feel short-changed. The previously unreleased and new tracks are beautiful. Read more
Published 15 months ago by E. Clectic
A Final Reminder
Gerry Rafferty was arguably never given his true status as a gifted singer, musician and composer. For many people his worth only goes as far as the hit single, "Baker Street". Read more
Published 15 months ago by Paul E
Life goes on.....
Life does go on - despite the sadness of his death in January. This is an excellent compilation of some of his best work, and some not heard before. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Patricia
Life goes on
I have hesitated buying this cd as most of the tracks are on cds I have already, but when Gerry died recently, I decided that I would like to get it for the tracks I don't already... Read more
Published 15 months ago by gerryfan
At least this one's available!
I have been an enthusiastic listener to the music of Gerry Rafferty for a good number of years now, occasionally adding to my collection of CDs of his music. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. B. D. Friend
Life Goes On...
Highlight for me is "Your Heart's Desire" which I just can't stop playing. Mr Rafferty is a true master.
Published 20 months ago by UNITY
life goes on g rafferty
The c d was in the genre of his cahtolic childhood, which is siomewhat predictable for hime, but liked the Kyrie.
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by W. A. Jones
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