Gerry Rafferty - Night Owl (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Night Owl' from the album 'Night Owl'.
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    Lyrics:
    Night comes down and finds you alone
    In a space and time of your own
    Lost in dreams in a world full of shadows
    Down the street the neon light shines
    Offering refuge and hope to the blind
    You stumble in with no thought of tomorrow
    Yes, I get a little lonely when the sun gets low
    And I end up looking for somewhere to go
    Yes, I should know better but I can't say no
    Oh no no no, no no, no no
    The lights are low and the music is loud
    You watch yourself as you play to the crowd
    One more face in a palace of mirrors
    One more drink, you're sailing away
    One more dream but it's looking okay
    One more time to watch the flow of the river
    Yes, I get a little lonely when the sun gets low
    And I end up looking for somewhere to go
    Yes, I should know better but I can't say no
    Oh, no no no, no no, no no no no no
    You've seen it all, you've seen it before
    Like a fool you always come back for more
    You live your life like there was no more tomorrow
    Night comes down and finds you alone
    In a space and time of your own
    Lost in dreams in a world full of shadows
    Yes, I get a little lonely when the sun gets low
    And I end up looking for somewhere to go
    Yes, I should know better but I can't say no
    Oh no no no, oh no no no, no no no no, no no no no, no no, no no...
    #GerryRafferty #NightOwl

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  • @stevegarrod4764
    @stevegarrod4764 7 років тому +968

    Shame that most radio stations only play Baker Street. Great song, great singer. Rest in peace, big man.

    • @clarepartrick1066
      @clarepartrick1066 3 роки тому +55

      I do feel Gerry Rafferty deserved more of an accolade for the great music he created and yes this is the better than Baker Street .

    • @stevenhaig9611
      @stevenhaig9611 3 роки тому +11

      Noticed that myself

    • @bruceblake3853
      @bruceblake3853 2 роки тому +12

      I hear it quite a lot on Radio Jackie!

    • @GGTTH1875
      @GGTTH1875 2 роки тому +9

      So true, and why 🤔

    • @bruceblake3853
      @bruceblake3853 2 роки тому +6

      And again today!

  • @KateLee-df9rj
    @KateLee-df9rj 8 місяців тому +196

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

    • @edmund184
      @edmund184 6 місяців тому +16

      you may be right

    • @Harmonical1
      @Harmonical1 6 місяців тому +11

      You got that right. I heard it on the radio today and I couldn't stop singing along with it. Compared with this, most music today cannot even be classed as music.

    • @bertcandee3188
      @bertcandee3188 5 місяців тому +10

      A song that opens the heart Chakra ❤️

    • @andreahighfield7893
      @andreahighfield7893 5 місяців тому +11

      Agree 100%

    • @bowda99
      @bowda99 5 місяців тому +8

      Being an old hip hop fan I have to admit his voice is golden.

  • @niallmcentee9400
    @niallmcentee9400 Рік тому +472

    I could listen to this man's voice forever. RIP Gerry. 12 years gone today.

    • @bruces6347
      @bruces6347 Рік тому +15

      Push him more, an amazing talent. I’ve pushed him as much as I can on UA-cam.

    • @marccallan
      @marccallan Рік тому +14

      Genius in music.

    • @MultiBurger1
      @MultiBurger1 Рік тому +9

      @@bruces6347 Yeah I agree Unique and excellent 🖐❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @karylhogan5758
      @karylhogan5758 Рік тому +9

      What a voice..💁

    • @randyspencer5937
      @randyspencer5937 Рік тому +8

      Thanks I was wondering about that may he rest in peace

  • @46metube
    @46metube 6 місяців тому +126

    Rafferty's mellow voice is timeless.

  • @leejames8595
    @leejames8595 3 роки тому +742

    No screaming, no shouting, no vocal gymnastics. Just a great vocal, great musicianship, great song. Fantastic

    • @JTH-bl7cj
      @JTH-bl7cj 2 роки тому +20

      A true gent with a great voice and a massive talent for writing songs, sadly missed X

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive 2 роки тому +12

      Perfectly put Lee James 👍

    • @ronnieclough4800
      @ronnieclough4800 2 роки тому +15

      I'm 57 yrs old and still listen to this material like I did when I was 13 RIP GERRY RAFFERTY

    • @stephenlancaster7038
      @stephenlancaster7038 2 роки тому +11

      Gerry never raised his voice a true musician

    • @thatonethisone5904
      @thatonethisone5904 2 роки тому +8

      So true, it’s the vocal gymnastics era, how many octaves can I go up in and down over and over

  • @geocav9708
    @geocav9708 6 місяців тому +91

    How Gerry didn't get more recognition for his talent/ music- - I don't know.

    • @jackjones7504
      @jackjones7504 4 місяці тому +6

      Dont know if you were around when this was released but I have the orig lp from day one . I can tell you it was huge then , also perhaps if he stayed off the gargle and lived a bit longer that might have helped. Yes im a Fan , seen TOO MUCH DRINK BACK THEN TO.

    • @garyhillman4993
      @garyhillman4993 4 місяці тому +5

      He didn’t like the limelight he shund it. He just wanted to be in the studio making music. He never toured America …..

    • @braamcupido6238
      @braamcupido6238 4 місяці тому +4

      He did.

    • @zachbaum08
      @zachbaum08 3 місяці тому +3

      Widocznie nie podpisał paktu z diabłem 😮

    • @sallyjoan
      @sallyjoan Місяць тому

      @@jackjones7504 you're talking out of your arse.

  • @LindyLou127
    @LindyLou127 2 роки тому +554

    My God…such a beautiful, haunting song. Gerry’s voice is like velvet, there will never be another like him. RIP you wonderful, talented man!

    • @joymoore1904
      @joymoore1904 2 роки тому +11

      Indeed. Great artist….. so many great songs.

    • @bobbymcdonald6426
      @bobbymcdonald6426 2 роки тому +7

      100 %

    • @jonanderson6882
      @jonanderson6882 2 роки тому +3

      There will be another.

    • @raymondhenderson1436
      @raymondhenderson1436 2 роки тому +9

      Gerry should have been knighted for all his services to entire world of singing and music .As I previously said all his songs he sang Gerry wrote .I will again remind every person Gerry never covered any other Artists tracks. So of course he was in no doubt profoundly underated .

    • @steverowlands338
      @steverowlands338 2 роки тому +17

      Agree so sooooo much 👍😎 Gerry was talking about himself when he wrote this song!!!!! Breaks my heart when I listen to it......👊☹️ The big man never got to grips with his Demons, but he tried !!! God bless him, he tried.....

  • @tenoderaaridifolia
    @tenoderaaridifolia Рік тому +213

    Being a night owl and previously a heavy drinker, this song really gets to depth of my soul. What a talent, RIP Gerry.

    • @avfc666s
      @avfc666s Рік тому +15

      me too

    • @ashdrive
      @ashdrive Рік тому +10

      Greatest respect

    • @karylhogan5758
      @karylhogan5758 Рік тому +4

      So same..

    • @nightowl7459
      @nightowl7459 Рік тому +6

      @Tenoderaaridifoll
      Absolutely, as a former binge driker it's spot on in so many ways.

    • @john-oy5pq
      @john-oy5pq Рік тому +5

      Yeah the crazy days our boozing at weekend looking for the party but what a song and hits home.

  • @michaelpaul5801
    @michaelpaul5801 8 місяців тому +57

    How admirably humble is this...zero pretense, just straight groove and soul

    • @jonsebastian4823
      @jonsebastian4823 7 місяців тому +5

      One of the finest. I'll get lynched for this. Owl is better than Baker st Thanks Gerry, at 73 catch at the big jam in the sky shortly

    • @PatLetford
      @PatLetford 2 місяці тому

      @@jonsebastian4823I totally agree with you

  • @Plot22
    @Plot22 Рік тому +75

    Mo Foster, the excellent bass player on this passed away a couple of weeks back. R.I.P Mo.

    • @pateris
      @pateris 4 місяці тому +3

      Oh bollocks… :(

    • @shaunw9270
      @shaunw9270 Місяць тому

      Wow, that's sad , I never knew. Brilliant bass player and also published a fantastic book about the early life and equipment of himself and his generation of young British musicians.

  • @StephenRiley-sz2vc
    @StephenRiley-sz2vc 7 місяців тому +59

    One of the greatest songs ever made.

  • @mobiclean8679
    @mobiclean8679 Рік тому +81

    "I get a little lonely when the sun gets low, and I end up looking for some place to go." Rest in peace Gerry. you never got the recognition you deserved, but it's not over yet, as the younger generation are starting to appreciate your magical songs and lyrics.

  • @andysmith7212
    @andysmith7212 2 роки тому +300

    One of the best musicians and song writers of all time, he really did not car about fame, just loved music and you can hear it in all of his songs plus he always tells a story of the trouble in his life, RIP Gerry

    • @raymondhenderson1436
      @raymondhenderson1436 2 роки тому +5

      You're right Andy .All of the songs what Gerry wrote .In certain countries throughout the world will always play a considerable number of Gerry Rafferty Tracks

    • @jamesdougal103
      @jamesdougal103 Рік тому +6

      Feel for him his trouble I could relate to ,I used alcohol for many years to medicated my wounds. Untill got help from Buddhist monks

    • @raymondhenderson1436
      @raymondhenderson1436 Рік тому +5

      This is the reason why I am of the opinion .Gerry is immortal. As creating his own material .for the songs as being a lyricist. Never covered any other tracks from other Artists. World class musician enormously inspirational. To all generations within the music Industry !

    • @davidredshaw8983
      @davidredshaw8983 Рік тому +4

      The man is a frigging legend

    • @barrywebber1977
      @barrywebber1977 Рік тому +1

      Scotland,s greatest composer of popular music, love his voice

  • @BritEssex
    @BritEssex Рік тому +202

    What an incredible voice. I never get tired of this beautiful song. RIP Gerry thanks for giving so much joy to so many.❤

    • @Twinkle3067
      @Twinkle3067 Рік тому +2

      👍👍👍 You are absolutely right!!

    • @Princesswarrior123
      @Princesswarrior123 Рік тому +2

      Yes same 😢

    • @Princesswarrior123
      @Princesswarrior123 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes same, he was g8t, god rest him 😢

    • @paulbracken6292
      @paulbracken6292 9 місяців тому +1

      Gerry was a great talent love his work especially this song.
      RIP Sir sadly missed.

  • @annaa2426
    @annaa2426 4 місяці тому +58

    How beautiful is this. Smooth and stylish music. Tuneful and heartfelt. Can we ever go back to these times? Thank you Gerry. Very missed.

  • @davlaur
    @davlaur 10 років тому +649

    A true musician, he didnt care about fame. One of Scotlands finest :) He will never be forgotten x

  • @KateLee-df9rj
    @KateLee-df9rj 8 місяців тому +94

    Gerry was a genius ,passed far too young. Sorely missed ❤

  • @DaveEllis13
    @DaveEllis13 Рік тому +84

    One of the greatest songs ever made ❤️

    • @Dee-no3xm
      @Dee-no3xm 7 місяців тому +2

      Absolutely true, he's the best...

    • @sallyjoan
      @sallyjoan Місяць тому

      @@Dee-no3xm not really.

  • @richardchannelle
    @richardchannelle 10 місяців тому +63

    Probably the saddest song I've ever heard, so honest about his alcoholism

    • @brucewayne3602
      @brucewayne3602 3 дні тому +1

      tragic but yet wonderful === Gerry's Brilliance for Eternity !!!

    • @brucewayne3602
      @brucewayne3602 3 дні тому +1

      tragic but yet wonderful === Gerry's brilliance for eternity !!!

  • @StephenCurrie-lx8ir
    @StephenCurrie-lx8ir Рік тому +17

    Best song ever written about being an alcoholic.

    • @steveforest8385
      @steveforest8385 4 години тому

      Along with 'Old Red Eyes is Back' by The Beautiful South.

  • @billswinford1026
    @billswinford1026 Рік тому +87

    I love this era of music. Compared to today's music it feels like sailing on a wooden ship with sails versus being stuck on a cruise ship. I miss it, but haven't forgotten the experience.

  • @paulddouglas5555
    @paulddouglas5555 2 місяці тому +24

    1 of the greats , massively missed RIP Gerry 💔💔

  • @marks497
    @marks497 10 місяців тому +48

    Gerry’s sweet tone feels like a favourite pair of shoes or jacket. I’m 52 yrs old but first heard Gerry as a child due to my mums great taste in music. Used to look through her vinyl collection, loved the artwork for the City to City album. Loved Baker Street which mum would play on her aiwa stereo system way too loud for the neighbours liking. I really miss the days when people considered this to be great music 😢

    • @purplefreckles3261
      @purplefreckles3261 7 місяців тому +4

      It was early morning radio while eating breakfast getting ready for primary school for me. Among the painful some music was soothing and memorable even for littluns!

    • @danieldon2594
      @danieldon2594 6 місяців тому +5

      Some of us still do consider this to be great music - we all go on a journey with music. When I was 16 I got caught up in the punk explosion and then new wave before settling into a mix of rock and soul, At my age I can appreciate any genre but Gerry`s style and wonderful delivery is just sublime. Your mum certainly had good taste.

    • @SheffieldSteve791
      @SheffieldSteve791 2 місяці тому

      Great way of putting it very similar to my own upbringing well done man 👍

  • @ianaldridge4778
    @ianaldridge4778 18 днів тому +6

    Todays boring music has brought me here.Great musicians playing great music wonderful.

  • @chrisfeagan5369
    @chrisfeagan5369 6 років тому +289

    The only bad part of this song is that it has to end .

  • @marxam6671
    @marxam6671 4 роки тому +63

    We need a national day in Scotland to celebrate this man. Absolute genius.

    • @danselector3694
      @danselector3694 6 місяців тому +2

      As someone from North East England, i totally agree.

    • @neilmiller6405
      @neilmiller6405 5 місяців тому +1

      Without a doubt, absolutely!!

    • @MikePhillips-pl6ov
      @MikePhillips-pl6ov 5 місяців тому +2

      Same, Englishman here, Scotland gave the world a wonderful gift in Gerry.

    • @00ky
      @00ky Місяць тому

      @@danselector3694and another supporting voice from Ireland

  • @DaddyWarbucksunlimited
    @DaddyWarbucksunlimited Рік тому +33

    He was a gift from God.

  • @peterslevin416
    @peterslevin416 Рік тому +100

    There something about gerrys voice that has a calming effect, and just chills you out, what a great voice,

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Рік тому +8

      Mr Rafferty was often described as having a liquid voice, so smooth was his tone.....

    • @peterslevin416
      @peterslevin416 Рік тому +2

      @@Brian-om2hh absolutely

    • @lindafarmer8035
      @lindafarmer8035 Рік тому +3

      I played this song every night while driving around after my husband died. I definitely got a little lonely when the sun went down. Gerry's soothing voice was a great comfort.

    • @KentuckyWaterfall13
      @KentuckyWaterfall13 8 місяців тому +2

      Gerry Rafferty, Gordon Lightfoot, and John Denver in my opinion have the most calming and cozy sounding voices ever. RIP to all of them.

    • @danselector3694
      @danselector3694 6 місяців тому

      @@Brian-om2hh Liquid and Smooth a perfect description 👍

  • @frankmcshane94
    @frankmcshane94 14 днів тому +4

    Gerry Rafferty a man sorely missed R.I.P 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @jamesshort9335
    @jamesshort9335 8 місяців тому +42

    God his voice instantly brings tears,great voice brilliant song

    • @jonsebastian4823
      @jonsebastian4823 6 місяців тому +1

      Amen to that James. Guess you must be human

  • @t9j6c6j51
    @t9j6c6j51 3 роки тому +424

    He obviously wrote this from personal experience. So sad that the demon drink got him in the end.
    One of the best songs I’ve ever heard. RIP mate.

    • @williamcree2967
      @williamcree2967 3 роки тому +23

      Totally agree, it's an absolute classic from a very talented musician.

    • @johnbuss6926
      @johnbuss6926 3 роки тому +22

      So glad I was a teenager back then were the music was proper music and the artist did it for the music and not just fame..this gives me goosebumps every time and sends me back to 79...pure class..

    • @beno4014
      @beno4014 2 роки тому +11

      This track just immerses you, and you just can’t help but love his voice.

    • @manusquinn659
      @manusquinn659 2 роки тому +12

      Pity I was that wee bit young to appreciate his music....know a few that the demon drink got on the way

    • @thesollys9540
      @thesollys9540 2 роки тому +12

      Think the song is about his demons..."I should know better, but I cant say no, no no no no no"!

  • @peterkelsey5841
    @peterkelsey5841 5 місяців тому +243

    Sat here on a Sunday night in April 2024 and this wonderfully crafted song is still way ahead of anything we are listening to now.

    • @alisoncampbell9860
      @alisoncampbell9860 4 місяці тому +14

      Sad he died. He wasn’t that old. Think alcoholism played a part.

    • @BruceDanton-xw6eg
      @BruceDanton-xw6eg 4 місяці тому +10

      You are so right too there then sir of course as well too.

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 4 місяці тому +9

      So far ahead

    • @francismurphy7248
      @francismurphy7248 4 місяці тому +10

      Gerry Rafferty , .has never got the recognition , that his talent deserved , I played , the album , City to City , over and over .
      Mr Rafferty was an class act .

    • @gooberwench
      @gooberwench 4 місяці тому +10

      The instrumental arrangements are top tier and it’s amazing to see them playing it! The 70s truly was a great age for this type of music.

  • @deirdrechristie7055
    @deirdrechristie7055 4 місяці тому +18

    RIP 🙏 God Bless you Gerry Gone too Soon 🙏 😢 💔 Fantastic Singing Voice I never ever tire from listening to your songs. I love ❤ them all. x x

  • @alanoneill3065
    @alanoneill3065 8 місяців тому +29

    such a sad song...Gerry describing his demons...can happen to anyone

  • @geraldwright1098
    @geraldwright1098 Місяць тому +9

    Scotland's finest without a shadow of a doubt

  • @BinkyTheElf1
    @BinkyTheElf1 2 роки тому +69

    His daughter Martha has said that her Dad Gerry was likely an undiagnosed bipolar sufferer. This song is a witness to some of that: struggling against the inner dark, the self-medicating with alcohol, striving upwards & against those inner constraints in a darkness shot through with light.
    Rest eternal grant unto Gerry, O Lord Jesus, and let light perpetual shine upon him. Amen.+

    • @donavonmacallister3101
      @donavonmacallister3101 Рік тому

      It's nothing like that at all.

    • @alanserjeant4947
      @alanserjeant4947 Рік тому

      @@donavonmacallister3101 and there was me thinking he was just a piss head :o)

    • @thewomble1509
      @thewomble1509 3 місяці тому

      @@alanserjeant4947 And here I am thinking you are a massive D head,...................................................

  • @dennispicone6801
    @dennispicone6801 Рік тому +55

    Impossible not to fall in love with his music. One of the all time legendary musicians taken far too soon. 😢😊❤

    • @jarvsie
      @jarvsie Рік тому

      He asked to go....

  • @kennethrose8903
    @kennethrose8903 8 років тому +416

    Gerry from a time when it didnt matter what you looked like,music mattered,and this guy cut it,RIP Gerry.

    • @paymydues
      @paymydues 5 років тому +12

      Nicely put and oh so true.

    • @ursseiler1552
      @ursseiler1552 5 років тому +7

      Maybe the most beautiful song in the world? Quite possibly. What a man!

    • @mvl6827
      @mvl6827 4 роки тому +5

      Gerry looking incredibly cool

    • @neilcarlson661
      @neilcarlson661 4 роки тому +5

      Gerry had a unique way , whether Melody or his vocal delivery, perfectionist maybe but Artist certainly !!

    • @mikelewis6692
      @mikelewis6692 4 роки тому +5

      The best RIP Gerry xx

  • @deirdregault639
    @deirdregault639 23 дні тому +5

    I love this song. So distinctive......and takes me back so many years. Wish I could go back there. ☺️

  • @norma3565
    @norma3565 4 роки тому +293

    Such sad lyrics but this is my absolute favourite, god bless Gerry hope you're at peace🙏

    • @Squab1972
      @Squab1972 3 роки тому +15

      The lyrics are very deep and dark, but a tell powerful story through the eyes of a drinker, and the problems associated with it.

    • @garysinglewood6369
      @garysinglewood6369 3 роки тому +8

      My thoughts exactly pure brilliant

    • @barryredmond566
      @barryredmond566 3 роки тому +5

      hes singing about his addictions and how Glasgow night life didn't help those addictions, but he still loved Glasgow 👌🏼

    • @Squab1972
      @Squab1972 3 роки тому +6

      @Wayne Anthony Holmes It is a beautiful song but really sad at the same time lyrics are dealing with his addiction to alcohol and the perils of the Glasgow nightlife . RIP Gerry Rafferty you left us with a wonderful legacy of music.

    • @gsd4me00
      @gsd4me00 3 роки тому +3

      Sad lyrics for a very sad man.

  • @josephinerimmer6888
    @josephinerimmer6888 7 місяців тому +22

    My favourite! It was played constantly on my honeymoon in Cornwall in 1979. Always loved his music and storytelling. God bless him. Hope he’s having a blast on some astral plane.

  • @tracyread-wc2zu
    @tracyread-wc2zu 3 місяці тому +12

    Could listen to this song over and over again

  • @stewartmac1
    @stewartmac1 2 роки тому +40

    Britain was in the middle of the punk/new wave ‘revolution’ when Gerry was writing & performing his finest music. It was a very different musical landscape 40 plus years ago, yet his music endures through the decades. I was 16 years old back then & loved all the punk bands; but was too embarrassed to admit it to my friends/peers that I loved Gerry’s music too. I lived in Paisley, Scotland at the time (where Gerry was brought up,) & hopefully now I can make amends for my Gerry Rafferty guilty pleasure. So to all the people I knew back then…I loved Gerry then, I’ve loved him since & will continue to love him till my dying breath!

  • @dragan8865
    @dragan8865 4 роки тому +91

    There's a special bond between skilled musicians playing high-quality music. The most enjoyable part of watching these videos of Gerry in studio is the looks on the faces of the musicians - you can see they're having a blast playing well-crafted music for a genius songwriter.

    • @Leon_der_Luftige
      @Leon_der_Luftige 3 роки тому +5

      Having a superstar on the team elevates everyone else's performances almost like magic.

    • @johndavies7188
      @johndavies7188 3 роки тому +1

      So true

    • @billhennessey8232
      @billhennessey8232 3 роки тому +1

      Yes they are really enjoying the performance which is fantastic xx

    • @billhennessey8232
      @billhennessey8232 3 роки тому +1

      @@Leon_der_Luftige well said my friend x

  • @jkent6526
    @jkent6526 3 роки тому +44

    Night comes down and finds you alone...and all the rest of it. Brilliance.

  • @greghansell5115
    @greghansell5115 Рік тому +58

    Only found out about this song recently. So catchy, it's been playing over and over in my head for a couple of weeks now. A real gem of a song.

    • @colinbennington4157
      @colinbennington4157 Рік тому +6

      He was an awesome talent and the vocals get you, I wished I had seen him live, he was awesome.

    • @marccallan
      @marccallan 8 місяців тому

      Same. Check out Eye In The Sky by The Alan Parson's Project - also a masterpiece.

    • @darylchambers5945
      @darylchambers5945 7 місяців тому +2

      Strangely, I awoke this morning with this song in my head for no apparent reason. Great song, great talent taken to soon. A unique voice.

  • @aliciarobertson4979
    @aliciarobertson4979 3 роки тому +164

    Repeating what many have said; this is a brilliant song from a brilliant musician. 💜
    Our wee country can be proud of the talent which has made it on the world stage. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @mikelucchesi1719
      @mikelucchesi1719 2 роки тому +2

      Indeed. And sadly, two of them are gone: Gerry and the great James Dewar. RIP…

    • @tonydoherty2190
      @tonydoherty2190 2 роки тому

      @Bad Lieutenant i like that the bay shitty rollers its up there with take twat

    • @pauljoyce5903
      @pauljoyce5903 Рік тому +2

      Pure music from a brilliant band. Gerry you were such a talent.

    • @carolinegodden4364
      @carolinegodden4364 Рік тому

      @@mikelucchesi1719 JAMES DEWAR!!!

    • @kayla-Rey22
      @kayla-Rey22 Рік тому

      @@carolinegodden4364 : James Dewar and Robin Trower. Blues Rock doesn't get any better than this.

  • @LdevArt
    @LdevArt 19 днів тому +4

    amzing story-telling poet. musical genius. Gerry Rafferty is genius

  • @thomasdeenihan4191
    @thomasdeenihan4191 9 років тому +149

    This song is a true classic. Will music ever be made as good as this again?

    • @alan24362
      @alan24362 8 років тому +9

      Never will unfortunately

    • @janettebigford5842
      @janettebigford5842 5 років тому +3

      Doubt it...😑

    • @billyshears1273
      @billyshears1273 5 років тому +3

      Doubtful

    • @craigcameron3607
      @craigcameron3607 5 років тому +1

      No no no no noooo

    • @johngriffiths6512
      @johngriffiths6512 5 років тому +5

      Echoing everyone else here, sadly no. People aren't emotionally capable of it any more. The world is in a position not to enable it. It cares about different non- consequential things (in my opinion). I love UA-cam for taking me "home" to a better time & place, not perfect, but much better where people greeted each other with a smile instead of a firm hi. Music reflects that. Listen to the melody and craftsmanship in this masterpiece. It can't happen today.

  • @alzyerpal-TV
    @alzyerpal-TV 7 років тому +49

    "I get a little lonely when the sun gets low, and I end up looking for somewhere to go, yes I should know better but I can't say no..." Such a sad personal reflection on his addiction. RIP Gerald.

    • @jamesharmer9293
      @jamesharmer9293 3 роки тому +5

      That was me all over for many years. I can really hear the alcoholism in this song, it's very sad. These days I'm sober, but it wasn't easy.

    • @buickmclean8163
      @buickmclean8163 3 роки тому +1

      @@jamesharmer9293 Good luck brother keep ,with it.

  • @markwarrier9949
    @markwarrier9949 3 роки тому +42

    I'd love to go back in time and thank him for this music

  • @monticlassictv
    @monticlassictv 8 років тому +585

    Scotland's greatest export the legend that is Gerry Rafferty. The man was much more talented than anyone could ever imagine. I often wonder what delights Gerry could have brought to the world had he still been with us R.I.P Gerry your the man.

    • @colinhothersall1061
      @colinhothersall1061 8 років тому +5

      Nice tune good sound

    • @dougskriver6216
      @dougskriver6216 8 років тому +31

      Not near enough coverage when he passed. Was as influential or more than Bowie, and that's saying something. He just wasn't an everyday word, but his music lives on, and we thank him for it.

    • @jaykaye7025
      @jaykaye7025 8 років тому +10

      Its a very mellow song, timeless i think, great singer , he is popular in England as well very much

    • @jimquinnel7726
      @jimquinnel7726 8 років тому +9

      Stuck in the middle with us.

    • @colinhothersall1061
      @colinhothersall1061 8 років тому +1

      Gerry mulligan

  • @flywithseaguls
    @flywithseaguls 2 місяці тому +6

    Til today I never thought that it was about alcoholism. For me it was just a fine smooth song. Now it's a sad song, but still a great song!

  • @tcbcmoto4895
    @tcbcmoto4895 2 місяці тому +8

    God bless you Gerry great song from the heart God bless all fighting the alcoholic disease 🙏 ❤
    Day at a time God bless 💪

  • @MrNathan791
    @MrNathan791 2 роки тому +85

    Man; that was great. What a voice Gerry Rafferty was blessed with. This’ the first time I’ve seen this studio session. So refreshing to see all the musicians and the producers in the same room. No computers with auto tuning junk. Just real singing and instruments being played. This is a masterpiece classic. This was an era when so much great music was being created by great artists. I’m so blessed to have grown up in the 70’s. I truly believe that the greatest music era with all of it’s great singers and musicians was the 60’s-80’s.

  • @niallmcentee9400
    @niallmcentee9400 8 років тому +249

    5 years gone today. This is my favourite track out of so many brilliant songs by an absolute legend of a man RIP

    • @katiestaff
      @katiestaff 8 років тому +5

      +Niall McEntee couldnt agree more what a legend

    • @katiestaff
      @katiestaff 8 років тому +4

      +Niall McEntee couldnt agree more what a legend

    • @jamesdavern1138
      @jamesdavern1138 7 років тому +4

      Niall McEntee R.I.P. Gerry.

    • @maddyrose3389
      @maddyrose3389 7 років тому +1

      Boxer

    • @michaelstrodtman3316
      @michaelstrodtman3316 6 років тому +1

      He had a wonderful collection of classics !!

  • @richardshultis9626
    @richardshultis9626 2 роки тому +115

    Just discovered this song today. Brilliant in every way! Adding to my Favorites List.

    • @colrobbo2821
      @colrobbo2821 2 роки тому +5

      Better late than never mate!! 👍

    • @deanallen5567
      @deanallen5567 2 роки тому +1

      The best conversations always happen at the end of a party

    • @brucewayne3602
      @brucewayne3602 2 роки тому +1

      you are truly fortunate to have found GR ... "brilliant" so appropriate - may we say beyond bloody brilliant & eternal !!!

    • @tootsy1100
      @tootsy1100 2 роки тому

      What!

    • @tootsy1100
      @tootsy1100 2 роки тому

      Speaking to Richard

  • @Pizzpott
    @Pizzpott 2 роки тому +32

    One of the best songwriters of all time. He hated doing these videos for the producers. Baker Street made him a legend and quite right too but this track is also a classic that is often ignored. I never get tired of listening to him sing or his music. His songs all told a story.

  • @Ricksta66
    @Ricksta66 5 років тому +85

    I thought Baker Street was my favourite, but after rediscovering this song, I've now changed my mind. This song is absolutely brilliant.

    • @wongnaichungrd
      @wongnaichungrd 2 роки тому +2

      Baker Street is great but this is transcendental and I mean that in the best sense. It’s why I regularly keep coming back to it.

    • @bobbymcdonald6426
      @bobbymcdonald6426 2 роки тому

      Baker Street is his bottom 1 seriously

    • @stephenpennycad9993
      @stephenpennycad9993 Рік тому

      m

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Рік тому

      Night Owl and Moonlight And Gold are 100% too.... here's a 2022 extended mix of Moonlight And Gold. ua-cam.com/video/O8G5IZkvuzk/v-deo.html

  • @derekkingham1645
    @derekkingham1645 3 роки тому +115

    Still listening to this in jan 2021 , just incredible, Gerry Rafferty a complete legend x

    • @louiseogden1296
      @louiseogden1296 2 роки тому +3

      Timeless!

    • @lynburt6414
      @lynburt6414 2 роки тому

      Didn't know he's in heaven...my time flies...we're all getting older!...🌠

    • @littlebird8837
      @littlebird8837 2 роки тому

      September 2022 🌟🎶

  • @petewhite7746
    @petewhite7746 4 місяці тому +6

    Mad to think he and Billy Connelly used to gig together... both masters of their craft..❤

    • @cogboy302
      @cogboy302 3 місяці тому +1

      The Humblebums.

  • @BROTHER-52
    @BROTHER-52 4 роки тому +177

    SO GLAD THAT BY THE GRACE OF GOD SOMEONE HAD THE PRESENCE OF MIND TO RECORD VIDEO OF THE CHIPPING NORTON SESSIONS OF GERRY AN THE LADS

    • @andrewmatthews6861
      @andrewmatthews6861 4 роки тому +10

      Totally unique voice very sadly missed

    • @simonkenny3497
      @simonkenny3497 4 роки тому +13

      Totally agree. Thank God for you tube too. Closest thing we've got to a time machine.

    • @Spodsie
      @Spodsie 4 роки тому +8

      I was lucky enough to record there myself in the 80’s. the engineer, Barry Hammond, is a lovely guy. That looks like him in the striped jumper, in the control room. Sadly it’s no longer a studio.

    • @natureshealing6534
      @natureshealing6534 4 роки тому +4

      God-given talent

    • @karenoconnor9649
      @karenoconnor9649 4 роки тому +2

      U571 ....yes glad too....including all stars....beatles...10CC....ELO....the list is endless....proper music...playing instruments. ...multiple instruments. .....talented....shite today.

  • @alberickadomo6132
    @alberickadomo6132 Рік тому +4

    His voice was so restful, no sophistication, no much pressure he was singing as he's naturally breathing.

  • @morpheusspirit6609
    @morpheusspirit6609 2 роки тому +10

    An absolute masterpiece!! 👌🏽🎶❤
    I can recall first hearing this song on the radio in 1979. I loved it immediately!! I couldn’t afford to buy the vinyl record, therefore I used to have my cassette recorder next to the radio 📻 just waiting for the song to play again. At last it played!! It didn’t matter to me that the radio DJ talked over part it. I loved the song so much that I used to play that cassette all the time!!
    🎶🎶 “Night comes down and finds you alone, In a space and time of your own… Lost in dreams in a world full of shadows…”🎶
    Gerry Rafferty's Night Owl evokes the same sense of disconnect and alienation as in "Baker Street,".
    ‘Losing himself’ in dreams and shadows he finally regains his sense of life's flow. You feel the longing in Rafferty's isolation. And yet the flow of the music undercuts the alienation of the words and we lose ourselves in the Rafferty's warm vocal, the swaying rhythm, and the sweet Lyricon solo.
    Gerry is one of the best singer/songwriters of his generation.

  • @brianokane2078
    @brianokane2078 4 роки тому +137

    Been listening to Gerry Rafferty since i was16,am now 59,what does that say from being a teenager to nearly a pensioner, he's pure talent 👌👌🎸

  • @georgemansell
    @georgemansell 3 роки тому +37

    This man's music brings so much of my youth back. He had one of the warmest voices

  • @lewisner
    @lewisner 10 років тому +418

    I genuinely feel for people who do not get the depth of this song.

    • @JohnJones-jr2rj
      @JohnJones-jr2rj 6 років тому +1

      lewisner o

    • @nathancrawley4149
      @nathancrawley4149 5 років тому +12

      Goosebumps every time I listen

    • @dwightfeisler9007
      @dwightfeisler9007 5 років тому +5

      Me to!

    • @karlmeadows4986
      @karlmeadows4986 5 років тому +34

      I've had it my head for 42 years and couldn't find it , then I heard it on the radio last year and found it , I never would of thought it was Gerry , takes me back to a innocent childhood , where we only had push bikes rope swings and music and no money , wouldn't change it for the world , poor people are the best people god ever made

    • @clareperkins9192
      @clareperkins9192 5 років тому +9

      I've had the no no no bit in my head for decades , now I know

  • @takamineman5884
    @takamineman5884 7 років тому +210

    So many people like Gerry who possess high talents don't get recognized while so many who possess no talent constantly self-promote and get noticed. Genuineness does not always mean you'll reap what you deserve sadly.

    • @bolton3131
      @bolton3131 6 років тому +4

      make you right mate

    • @Chris-Kay
      @Chris-Kay 5 років тому +18

      I guess the only salvation is that Gerry will be remembered long after the fly by nights have flown

    • @markfindlay8636
      @markfindlay8636 5 років тому +4

      Wise words 👏

    • @jeffpenrose8424
      @jeffpenrose8424 5 років тому +4

      Yes I know the feeling all to well

    • @simontromans2748
      @simontromans2748 4 роки тому +2

      Those who self promote to more extremes also attract attention of the worst kind, talented or not.

  • @dreamer33ish
    @dreamer33ish Рік тому +28

    Such a beautiful voice….full of emotions,full of dedication. To lose him so young was an absolute tragedy! Rest easy.x

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 Рік тому +19

    Love his velvety voice. So great and so missed.

  • @garethdavies6706
    @garethdavies6706 3 роки тому +94

    I once met a guy called Tim who was cleaning tables in a cafe close to Covent Garden. Tim was an ex Major inthe army who had fallen on hard times,and was actually living under a cardboard box on the North Bank.What a gentleman he was.Every time I listen to this fantastic song I think of Tim.I hope you're safe Sir

    • @jackspring7709
      @jackspring7709 3 роки тому +10

      Every time I hear this song I'm transported back to Kerry, Ireland, looking out to the ocean, chest deep in water on a sun drenched beach. Someone must have been playing that song on the radio in the distance, it always brings me back. And I still remember those long hot summers of the late seventies.

    • @dune6727
      @dune6727 3 роки тому +2

      First time hearing this, pretty cool

    • @744cherrybomb
      @744cherrybomb 3 роки тому +6

      Any chance you can go back put Tim in contact with the Royal British Legion
      www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/who-we-help?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgKT4x47r8QIVB7btCh2QqQq4EAAYASACEgIzZvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

    • @eileenlewis303
      @eileenlewis303 3 роки тому +5

      Wow! What a story Gareth, Night Owl sums him up perfectly! Gerry was such a talent, his voice was like no other 💙

    • @neillongworth5534
      @neillongworth5534 Рік тому +1

      Well said pal

  • @adrianrosenlund-hudson8789
    @adrianrosenlund-hudson8789 Рік тому +21

    This song has a firm place on the soundtrack of my life. It's as beautiful now as it was the first time I heard it. Rest easy, Gerry

  • @stuartaustin8130
    @stuartaustin8130 4 роки тому +37

    Every line in this song is genius. I often wonder if it's a bad thing that it makes such sense .

  • @steventhompson3060
    @steventhompson3060 5 років тому +82

    Baker Street is absolutely brilliant but in my opinion this is the dog's bo__ocks.!! So much feeling and life !!

    • @samuelmarlow1969
      @samuelmarlow1969 4 роки тому +3

      You're so correct! Gerry never wrote a poor quality song. today's music has no soul or artistry.

    • @4178529
      @4178529 4 роки тому +3

      Busking---cold streets of London--he made it big. His lyrics bring me great satisfaction and -------tears to my eyes---sadly Gerry the world must go on---RIP.

    • @vicgodinet3379
      @vicgodinet3379 3 роки тому +2

      Grt lyrics..grt voice..

    • @bruces6347
      @bruces6347 3 роки тому +2

      Totally agree. The lyrics are deep and poignant

  • @syn707
    @syn707 Місяць тому +3

    First time hearing this. What a great song. The arrangement is stellar. RIP dear man!

  • @northernrogue1
    @northernrogue1 21 день тому +4

    A masterpiece. Always makes me a bit teary.

  • @annalisavajda252
    @annalisavajda252 Рік тому +6

    Well if someone dislikes this I have to assume there is something wrong with them. No appreciation for talent likely.

  • @57Jimmy
    @57Jimmy Рік тому +3

    Just wanted to write and play. Almost as if “don’t look at me. It’s not about me. I’m not a god, just got something to say, then leave quietly”💕💕
    Every timeI hear him sing ‘Baker Street’ I am instantly transported back the Baker Street in Nelson BC…in the winter…early 80’s💕
    Absolutely LOVE this gentleman. He always brings a calmness to me in these modern high stress lives we live now in 2023!
    Similar to Randy Meisner of the Eagles. So much talent, beautiful voice and not wanting the limelight!💕

  • @jordanwademeier
    @jordanwademeier 10 років тому +43

    His smooth as butter voice melts me like butter.

  • @azurite6452
    @azurite6452 6 років тому +60

    It's quite something to watch (and feel) a group of musicians clearly connected with each other - the vibe feels tangible 40 years on despite the digital and compressed world of streaming. This is wonderful. Thank you xxx

  • @hannahmalaney4619
    @hannahmalaney4619 Місяць тому +3

    No one will ever take place of Gerry beautiful song he was an accomplished writer R.I.P.

  • @marccallan
    @marccallan 8 місяців тому +9

    Gerry and his drinking, totally relatable..what a Guy he was.

  • @billymack333
    @billymack333 2 роки тому +13

    One of the elite geniuses of the 70s. History will be kind to Gerry Rafferty. This is the craft at its finest. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @petercrawley7272
    @petercrawley7272 Рік тому +15

    His voice is so unique it's almost like a sound effect to it.. brilliant

  • @garth84x
    @garth84x 9 років тому +58

    I've just re-discovered this, Remember my father playing the L.P when i was a kid, Now im much older means a lot more to me now. Rest in peace good Sir.

  • @paulelwood2189
    @paulelwood2189 2 роки тому +18

    One of the greatest songs of all time

  • @michaelburland7932
    @michaelburland7932 2 роки тому +5

    I brought the album , this and " get it right next time " the stand out tracks .

  • @tankstoner8496
    @tankstoner8496 9 років тому +90

    This song should've been another hit for Gerry.

    • @BillyCosmosis
      @BillyCosmosis 9 років тому +11

      +Tank Stoner It was - in the UK anyway. But for some reason the record compnany saw fit to not release it in the US "Wiki: "Though the single was a Top 5 hit for Rafferty in his native United Kingdom, "Night Owl" was never released in this format in North America, at a time when interest in Rafferty was at its peak after the tremendous success of his single "Baker Street" and album City to City a year earlier."

    • @epistte
      @epistte 9 років тому +5

      +Billy Cosmosis Night Owl was one of the first albums that I bought, so I've loved this song since the 1970s.

    • @terrapin52
      @terrapin52 9 років тому +4

      +Billy Cosmosis It was played on U.S. radio stations. I remember hearing it quite a bit, not as much as Baker Street mind you. Rafferty was extremely popular in the states and we couldn't get enough of him.

    • @DCHurlford1
      @DCHurlford1 8 років тому +5

      +terrapin52 Night Owl was released as a single here in the UK and did quite well, reaching No.5. Days Gone Down was the US release. For a short time he was huge in the States but refused to tour on the back of those classic albums. I actually saw him in concert years later in 1993 in Glasgow, Scotland and he was brilliant.

    • @maverik73able
      @maverik73able 8 років тому +3

      +David Cook i loved every song from this album..and still have it lol

  • @k_a_t599
    @k_a_t599 5 років тому +45

    From start to end, goosebumps and hairs stand up on my arms. I've adored this song since it came out when I was a kid. Always makes me feel emotional, and I never tire of hearing it. God bless you G.R x

  • @thelantern9075
    @thelantern9075 4 місяці тому +4

    This music is perfect. Life changing even. 👍

    • @DaveAisbitt
      @DaveAisbitt 3 місяці тому +1

      Possibly the greatest song about going for a drink ever

  • @alfredt1219
    @alfredt1219 4 роки тому +13

    How Beautiful! And I only heard it the first time on my 74th journey around the sun. Better late than never.

    • @jackhall501
      @jackhall501 7 місяців тому

      I hope you still circling that sun pal

  • @StormThrive07
    @StormThrive07 10 місяців тому +3

    Just loved this guy...the best!

  • @adalecarter
    @adalecarter 4 місяці тому +4

    2 seconds after he begins to sing you know exactly who it is. What a voice!!

    • @sallyjoan
      @sallyjoan Місяць тому

      i bet you didn't have a clue who it is.

    • @adalecarter
      @adalecarter Місяць тому

      @@sallyjoan He's a Scottish musician named Gerry Rafferty. I had two clues: 1. Back in the day. I owned his album "City to City". 2. His name is in the title of this video. :o)~

  • @tommurray6407
    @tommurray6407 Рік тому +6

    Haunting.

  • @richardmoore5458
    @richardmoore5458 Рік тому +9

    The man was a musical genius. R I P

  • @AntonioCarlos-ce4sj
    @AntonioCarlos-ce4sj Рік тому +4

    The lyrics depict my life perfectly.

  • @darrinmcneill534
    @darrinmcneill534 8 місяців тому +5

    I could listen to start of that song for a long time ❤

  • @stevegarrod4764
    @stevegarrod4764 7 років тому +70

    I love this record. Unfortunately most radio stations think he only made Baker Street.

    • @liambo3
      @liambo3 3 роки тому +2

      BBC radio 2 brought me here , thank you 😊

    • @willk2678
      @willk2678 3 роки тому +1

      It's unreal how little play his catalog gets.

    • @markc4305
      @markc4305 3 роки тому +2

      Like so many other 'classic' artists, I'm afraid. Some radio stations think there's only one song by Queen, The Police, Journey, ELO etc etc

    • @cefnonn
      @cefnonn 3 роки тому

      I heard it this morning on Radio London !

    • @relaxbro7671
      @relaxbro7671 3 роки тому

      It's because this is deep.

  • @louismcteggart
    @louismcteggart Місяць тому +3

    What a tune

  • @ghanoor8233
    @ghanoor8233 2 роки тому +5

    Wish I was there sitting in corner listening them. So peaceful environment. Handsome guys. My fav singer. rip ameen