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Track Listings
| 1. Baker Street (Edit) |
| 2. Right Down The Line |
| 3. City To City |
| 4. Waiting For The Day |
| 5. Get It Right Next Time |
| 6. Take The Money And Run |
| 7. Days Gone Down (Still Got The Light In Your Eyes) |
| 8. Why Won't You Talk To Me |
| 9. The Royal Mile |
| 10. Wastin' Away |
| 11. Bring It All Home |
| 12. Don't Close The Door |
| 13. Sleepwalking |
| 14. A Change Of Heart |
| 15. On The Way |
| 16. Night Owl |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It's impossible to travel on the Circle Line in London without reflexively going into a mental sax solo when the train stops at Baker Street. This sort of thing doesn't happen when you stop at Tooting Broadway (a Kitchens Of Distinction song), Camden Town (Suggs), or Victoria (The Kinks)--which, in a roundabout way, is to say that in the late 1970s few were the songwriters who could pen a tune as evocative as the ex-Stealers Wheel frontman. As with that hit, there's a restless, inscrutable quality to Rafferty's best songs that perhaps finds its root in the songwriter's early days touring the folk circuit in the Humblebums. "Sleepwalking" and "City To City" seem to simulate the rattle of a sleeper carriage, while their Scottish author's Dylanesque tones suggest a certain comfort in the nomadic lifestyle--no more so than on "Night Owl", a bittersweet ode to the performing life. Rafferty will, one suspects, forever be known for "Baker Street". But, before we whip out the violins, it's worth considering that sax player Raphael Ravenscroft received just a single performance fee for his troubles! --Peter Paphides
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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Fantastic. I only bought this because it had Baker Street on it, but Gerry is a superb musician and vocalist. Ever listened to a song and wished it went on for longer than it did? This whole album is full of these songs. City to City is another excellent song but the surprise for me was that there are some songs I like even more than the irrepressible Baker Street. The Days Gone Down track is the pinnacle of the album for me. It's the kind of wistful road theme that engenders a desire to listen to it on some epic journey. A must have. Plus Mr Rafferty's history is amazing, from performing sets with Billy Connolly & the Humblebums to the Stealers' Wheel failed collaboration. I've listened to this album far more than most of any I own.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
fantastic !
this simply does not age - it's absolutley a timeless classic
recommended for everyone - my son loves it so much that the hi fi has been moved into his room just to play it
this simply does not age - it's absolutley a timeless classic
recommended for everyone - my son loves it so much that the hi fi has been moved into his room just to play it
49 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Listening to the lastest and greatest each generation has had to offer over the past years its no wonder few, if any, have even come close to the brillance that Gerry Rafferty's music gave the world during the 70's and into the 80's. Gerry was just a natural talent much like Joni Mitchell of her 70's achievments but both of these artists have gone on to make wonderful music on the fringes, cast off to the island of misfits. This cd is well rounded and shows many of Gerry's sides and being from the States(although) my heritage is English,Irish,Scotch and Welch I have appreciated and still seek out everything by this Master of song. Gerry has such a soothing vocal dimension and great guitar lines and I have always loved the touches of of his part of the world he gives to his music. I look forward to anything new from this highly underrated and missed artist.
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Great trip down memory lane
This must be one of the all time classic albums that has been missed by the music media or else they just don't appreciate what an outstanding artist Gerry Rafferty was. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mr. G. Logan
gerry rafferty cd
I found what I remember as Gerry Rafferty's music as I remembered it in this CD but only better produced (if it is possible or closest to my recollection)
Published 1 month ago by lceyhan
great
what can i say about this cd but absolutely great. i loved all the tracks. when i feel like listening to a sing-a-long this is the one i put on as it cheers me up no end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by homer
Gerry Rafferty
Gerry Rafferty = baker Street. Watched a profile of rafferty and Stealers Wheel on television, and was surprised by the range of work. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. D. L. Hughes
Excellent
Does exactly what it says on the tin ! Have always loved Gerry Rafferty's music and songs, who doesn't ? Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. M. Berry
Great music re discovered
I bought this to listen to Raphael Ravenscroft's brilliant saxophone playing on Baker Street, but really enjoyed listening to the whole album. A re-discovery of the past!
Published 1 month ago by Florence
Gerry Rafferty distinct audio
The 'Best of Gerry Rafferty' CD contained some tracks I hadn't heard before, so this along with the very low purchase price meant the item was money very well spent. Read more
Published 1 month ago by trebor
Baker Street
One of the bank-ground tracks of my teenage years
As it seems to be in every commercial or documentary you actually forget how good he actually was
A sad loss
As it seems to be in every commercial or documentary you actually forget how good he actually was
A sad loss
Published 1 month ago by Roger Boyle
Absolute Classic
Absolutely brilliant CD from one of the all time greats. My Dad would play this when I was young so have grown up with it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by BEV
BRILLIANT
Since purchasing this CD it has hardly been off of the stereo. It is brilliant, he had such a beautiful voice. I love the whole CD. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Amba Green
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