I'm on night shift as i watch this. I'll be driving home in 20 minutes where I'll pass by Gerry's old street, and my house is 5 minutes from the cathedral where his funeral was held.
I grew up in South Africa. He’s lyrics were the first I learned by heart. The entire City to City album! I’ve played Gerry Rafferty so many times my children know them too!
I stumbled across City to City years ago and was floored by the quality of writing and production and musicianship. Here in the US, Gerry can be lumped into this soft rock/yacht rock style that can be more of a joke but nothing about his music was a joke. What an amazing catalog he left behind, I'm a fan for life
Thank You for Posting This Video Of Gerry Rafferty for not only for those who Loved Him but For The Rest of The World To See Him and PART OF His Life Story !! God BLESS YOU GERRY and RIP ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I remembered this as being a good documentary when I saw it on television, and watching it again confirmed that. It seemed to be a balanced look at his songs, rather than being all about Baker Street
There is something in Gerry's voice that brings us home . I haven't listened to him for years . Gerry's songs are so beautifully sung . His tone is absolutely unique , sublime I'd say . I'm realizing just how good while watching this . Oh the harmonies .............. sublime . Lucky were those singers whose voices sat well with Gerry's . What a joy . I love the fact that Mark Knopfler asked Gerry to sing " The way it always starts " on Local Hero soundtrack . I doubt anyone else could have delivered it like that .
@@SusanDoran 🥰 its brilliant. I was 6 when Baker Street was huge, and his connection with Billy Connolly was always fascinating. His daughter really honours him, and Billy at the end just breaks your heart.
Jings, Billy at the end, in about 3 seconds when he evidently was touched to his very heart and then could not prevent himself from showing that emotion, in those few seconds he spoke a million words.
Yep, very touching. If you factor in his Parkinson's, which would have altered the way his face expressed emotion, then he was really sobbing here for his dead mate.
Gerry will never know how much his music meant to so many of us, a hugely underrated artist. Such a waste that he left us at only 63yo. Look at all of the amazingly talented artists that we have lost to alcohol and drugs. Baker Street has been my favorite song since I first heard it as a child and will be until the day I die. Thank you Gerry for your amazing work and may you RIP.
i was just an eleven year old, middle class (dirty)white boy from Torrance, CA when this song was released and even I could tell, within my sheltered socal bubble of a life, that this tune was magic!
Love this documentary, I'm glad it exists. Gerry was such a talented man, his songs will last forever. They are so personal and touching. Wish I had been around Scotland when Gerry and Billy toured the pubs etc. Epic. Billy breaking down at the end says all you need to know about his affection for Gerry.
So glad to finally have seen this documentary. I'm from The Netherlands and have been to Glasgow three times. Love to wander around imaging that Gerry and his mates once walked the same streets......
Thank you for sharing this documentary film. I guess Gerry was a troubled genius, a man who wanted to express himself through music, but also wanted the private life. A good ambition. His contribution to the canon of classic songs is indisputable. Baker Street (and many more) will outlive us all. Billy Connolly managed to deal with his alcoholism and enjoy worldwide adoration, such a shame that Gerry never quite achieved that goal. However, the respect and memories remain. Love and peace.
We're all troubled one way or another, as for Connolly, a foul mouthed vulgar individual , self publicist, Gerry Rafferty will live on because of his music RIP Gerry and thank you
One of the best scottish singer songwriters an arranger ever and i love his music. These Saxophone fanfar on Baker Street will never forget...my 50 cent
“Baker Street” will always remind me of the days near turning 13. I was suffering with a severe inner ear ache. Immobilized by the throbbing pain, lying on a couch on beautiful summer days, hearing people enjoying life. . . . I could hear this song playing on stereos and boom boxes a lot those few miserable days.
Can you still listen to Baker Street without it conjuring up sickness and misery though? I was hospitalised with pneumonia in 1979 as a 10 year old and lying in bed at home felling very ill, before it became life threatening and the ambulance was called. Tragedy by The Bee Gees seemed to play on the radio at least once an hour as I drifted in and out of consciousness and I can no longer listen to that song. If I hear it, I immediately start to feel physically sick. It's similar to what some people report with a certain food that's previously caused food poisoning, or a type of booze that's made them very drunk and ill, even the mere smell of it now evokes a physical response. I'm wondering if songs/music can also do the same kind of thing to people or if it's just me being an absolute weirdo?
Nice to hear he understood how evil the record companies are. I never knew the story behind Stuck in The Middle. Honestly all he had to ever do was write Baker Street to be totally set for life. An incredible timeless classic song.
A musician ..Ian Campbell tried to talk Rafferty out of signing the contract with Atlantic I think, but failed to convince .. Rafferty dedicated a song to Ian called " sign on the dotted line "
A great documentary that brings me such happy memories. I saw him perform Baker Street on Top of the Pops in 1978. I was swept away by it. The singing and musicianship was mindblowing. When Saturday came, I could not get to my local record shop quickly enough. I'm glad he stood up to the music industry and did things hais way. We have all benefited from it.
My two favourite songwriters: Gerry Rafferty and Paul Simon. Been listening to them both for what; 50 years? Can't get over the sheer brilliance of Gerry's songwriting.
This man was a musical genius its clear to see & was driven to do things HIS way ( like many artists before him) its such a shame his inner demons got the better of him 😔 rip mr Rafferty you are missed by millions ❤
I love Billy Connolly and I have never, ever, seen him break down in tears through his carreer. It is testament to the genius of Gerry Rafferty. Wherever you are Gerry, I am certain it will be a happy place.
Brilliant video and tribute to Gerry and all those associated with him. I would love to know his Irish conncons, County of family origins etc, any relations still in Ireland. Any info appreciated. Mick
@@michaelcarney3302 Ty for commenting my friend. Gerry Had no obvious connections with Irish heritage. He received his Irish music tuition from his mother and that is the only connection he had with Irish herritage. All of his history is available on wiki or youtoube.
Truly an honest insight into the man behind the voice, that echoed through the old radio in my childhood home back in the late 70's. Gerry Rafferty had this distinct voice that was like an autograph as in no doubt to whom we all were listening to.
Pittsburgh checking in. I was a young teenager when Baker Street came out. I’m totally shocked that he never toured in the U.S. but after seeing this I understand why. His early recordings (pre-Stealers Wheel) have some of the catchiest pop sensibilities but yet are so simple in construction. That music is so underrated. I’m only a few years younger now than he was when he passed. I so envy those in the UK who got to see him in person. Thanks for this and allowing this Yank to understand the backstory to so many unanswered questions. What an amazing voice and talent.
I was a young copper in Hackney (1975-1982). I spent many happy hours in East End pubs enjoying Baker Street rsonating (loudly) through the beer glasses. Fabulous song and a great era for music. Not forgetting, either, those beautiful Triumph Stags parked in the Bethnal Green Road.
Thanks for this documentary... there aren't many so grateful for sharing. Loved all Gerry's music, always will and will miss all that he could have done. RIP Gerry ❤️🙏xx
Loved him Days gone down has so many memories for me and everyone else I’m sure he was a genius could sing so easily but what a voice amazing 😊missed so much 😢
City to City, Nightowl and Snakes & Ladders are three of the best albums ever written. Massively underachieved this legend of a man. Unrecognised and underrated but the classics stand up to time and his legacy in the studio and with the artform is incredible.
His music and harmonies, touched my heart forever, I sang along to his music through a difficult time in my life and it was a source of richness and joy.
I was 6 in 82 and first heard Baker Street on the television and so began my life long love of music,still my all time no1, I was so glad Gerry got a nice few quid from resovoir dogs and became legendary to a new generation,him and billy connoly means the world to me yorkshire 🇬🇧👍
I did not know this…a family of singing harmony raised Catholic and Irish. So much here…Humble bums…The Proclaimers so influential, to other Irish bands, such as U2, Clannad, the 90’s ?plus new compilations of others of the likeness mmm.😊 It explains a lot about the character and fight of the Irish, after all if it’s about the music to them as well as its message. He and Joe Egan a musical match made in heaven. Thank you. Having been raised Catholic, familiarity with Christs teachings as a core, I feel of a silent community of a shared core ur own “Benediction”, his legacy ❤lives on here, “Night and Day”. To the true artist friends we’ve lost. Here!
Still I guess my favourite musical artist; Gerry Rafferty... I covered the song, performed it live a few times (no financial means involved).... It even brought me to visit London..... mainly to see Baker Street and winding my way down that street...
Wish I had found this documentary earlier. Loved Gerry Rafferty's music. I was around 13 and it was my Dad who introduced me to Gerry Rafferty's music!! He had heard "Baker Street" on the radio and bought the "City to City" record. My Dad bought all his records. I loved them also and borrowed them often. I loved so many of his songs but the song "To each and everyone" on "Can I Have My Money Back?" I played over and over and over. Something about the Harpsichord use in that song just grabbed my ear. Thank you for the music Gerry!!
Thank you so much for posting this. I still have the copy of Right Down The Line I stole from my dad in the early 90s, that album of his greatest work had the most profound effect on me, I gre up listening to his early work and even now, very few artists even come close to the magic Gerry gave us.
A wonderful tribute to a truly unique singer and his band the song Baker Street is a song that takes you over for ever many thanks for this priceless doco ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I met the saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft in my local pub back in the 80’s. He was living here in Sussex for a time. I saw the Gerry Rafferty tour promoting City to City and was blown away. We had a great night and he brought me and my partner back to his house and showed me his recording studio. Amazing artists, top night.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I've cried many a tear listening to Gerry Rafferty. I still play his music regularly as I'm sure many do. One of Scotland's best song writers. I'm sure he will be singing at my funeral.
Baker Street, Right down the line, and Gary Wright's Dream Weaver were refreshing new changes in pop music for me in the late 1970's. Still brings back special times and memories. Thank gents!
I was lucky enough to see Gerry and Billy when I was 15 or 16 in a tiny room "The Stoke Hole",in a hotel in Dornoch,when they were doing a tour of the Highlands and then sat and had a beer with them afterwards,Billy was just beginning to tell jokes as well as singing his songs.
I remember that song when it came out in the summer it was everywhere every time I turn down the radio it was on what a fantastic song one of my favorites
Huge fan of Gerry and his timeless voice. Comments in the documentary and even comments here suggest it will keep finding fans generations after generation. Considering this video of a 2011 doc was put up 6 years ago and more than half the comments are from just the past couple months in 2024...that says it all right there. One thing I would like to say is that they barely touched on one of his greatest musical triumphs in my opinion... the gorgeous 1988 album North and South. It may be my favorite release of his but for whatever reason, you won't find it on your favorite streamer...so you're going to have to find it in a physical format somewhere. I promise you it's worth the search!!
What a beautiful documentary, I was lucky enough to be in The UK when Gerry sang Baker Street, I was just boy from New Zealand, such awesome memories 😢
I remember being in a van with family in Cape Cod during the summer of 79. I was 16. Dennis the driver cranked it to the loudest and I remember being young and I remember thinking I was so free and so happy
I'm on night shift as i watch this. I'll be driving home in 20 minutes where I'll pass by Gerry's old street, and my house is 5 minutes from the cathedral where his funeral was held.
Which street was he brought up in?
@@phillipecook3227 Baker Street, London. Fictional detective Sherlock Holmes lived there at 221B.
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@@ianmacdonald9201I hope you're taking the piss here...
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One of the greatest artists to come out of Scotland. RIP Gerry Rafferty. Your music will go on "forever" mate. 👍🎸🎤🙏
Very lucky to have grown up in the 60's & 70's with the greatest music ever recorded. Thank you & RIP Gerry...
Yes we were.
We were indeed ! Wonderful documentary !
I refer to those times as the Golden Era of Songwriting.
Yes you most certainly were luv ❤
Yes you most certainly were luv ❤
Baker Street is the best structured song I've ever heard. Pure class.
Define "structured song" ....without sounding pretentious.
Steely Dan and Alan Parsons may have something to say about that.
@@zapzeus988 Alan Parsons may well be genius, but he is still not even in the same room as Gerry.
@@mackash you mean the same bar…?!
What a Flying Scotsman... who fell in the Drink, no survivors only a legacy of heart-lifting songs... so long Gerry stay happy and merry...
Fell to a wee dram or two?
An actual genius. Wonderful documentary 🙏❤️
What an incredible and touching documentary.
I'm still breathless every time I hear Baker Street. Rest in peace, Gerry!
Yes likewise but it's criminal that to so many people his incredible career of wonderful music is defined by that one, albeit fantastic, track.
I grew up in South Africa. He’s lyrics were the first I learned by heart. The entire City to City album! I’ve played Gerry Rafferty so many times my children know them too!
God be with you. Thank you for your presence in my youth and indeed my life today Jerry. Rest now x
Brilliant, just shows its not all Baker St and there was and is a lot more depth to the late and great Mr Gerry Rafferty!
Now we know!
If you're a Rafferty fan, this is an excellent documentary about his life and music.
Brilliant talent .The best.
Gerry was a great songwriter and singer. I listen his songs almost every day. Almost his whole repertoire. He is in my heart. Thanks Gerry, RIP !
Absolutely, wasn't he just the greatest musician....wrote so many fab songs and when he sang it looked effortless?
God bless you Gerry, never forgotten, and the wonderful music will go on x
I stumbled across City to City years ago and was floored by the quality of writing and production and musicianship. Here in the US, Gerry can be lumped into this soft rock/yacht rock style that can be more of a joke but nothing about his music was a joke. What an amazing catalog he left behind, I'm a fan for life
That got me... the very end, Billy smiling through tears. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou to all involved. Thankyou Gerry.
Thank You for Posting This Video Of Gerry Rafferty for not only for those who Loved Him but For The Rest of The World To See Him and PART OF His Life Story !! God BLESS YOU GERRY and RIP ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I remembered this as being a good documentary when I saw it on television, and watching it again confirmed that. It seemed to be a balanced look at his songs, rather than being all about Baker Street
There is something in Gerry's voice that brings us home . I haven't listened to him for years .
Gerry's songs are so beautifully sung . His tone is absolutely unique , sublime I'd say .
I'm realizing just how good while watching this . Oh the harmonies .............. sublime . Lucky were those singers whose voices sat well with Gerry's . What a joy .
I love the fact that Mark Knopfler asked Gerry to sing " The way it always starts " on Local Hero soundtrack .
I doubt anyone else could have delivered it like that .
Fantastic to see this truly great and beloved contemporary Scotsman getting a really decent quality tribute through this documentary. ❤
So glad you enjoyed it.
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As a Scotsman myself, I agree 😊
@@SusanDoran 🥰 its brilliant. I was 6 when Baker Street was huge, and his connection with Billy Connolly was always fascinating. His daughter really honours him, and Billy at the end just breaks your heart.
Wow' if you close your eyes when his family sing you instantly hear Gerry ' got me straight in the heart ❤
really touching documentary and I learned a lot about Gerry and his family. A legend with a great legacy. RIP
Too much talent, tinged with sadness! Still, his songs, lyrics and harmonies bring us here! Talented buddy, Gerry, RIP!
Jings, Billy at the end, in about 3 seconds when he evidently was touched to his very heart and then could not prevent himself from showing that emotion, in those few seconds he spoke a million words.
Yes!! Thanks for the awesome comment :)
Very moving
Yep, very touching. If you factor in his Parkinson's, which would have altered the way his face expressed emotion, then he was really sobbing here for his dead mate.
True friendship and love between friends epitomised in Billy's emotions. Brought a tear to my eye 😢
Clearly loved Gerry very very deeply. I don't know either of them but it made me cry also.
Gerry will never know how much his music meant to so many of us, a hugely underrated artist.
Such a waste that he left us at only 63yo. Look at all of the amazingly talented artists that we have lost to alcohol and drugs. Baker Street has been my favorite song since I first heard it as a child and will be until the day I die. Thank you Gerry for your amazing work and may you RIP.
Words and music I never tire of and how great would it have been to have had much more of it. Thank you Gerry for what you gave.
i was just an eleven year old, middle class (dirty)white boy from Torrance, CA when this song was released and even I could tell, within my sheltered socal bubble of a life, that this tune was magic!
What a beautiful documentary I cried with Billy
Glad you appreciated it - thanks for your comment.
Ah….the days when the BBC made documentary’s and specifically arts documentaries
Love this documentary, I'm glad it exists. Gerry was such a talented man, his songs will last forever. They are so personal and touching. Wish I had been around Scotland when Gerry and Billy toured the pubs etc. Epic. Billy breaking down at the end says all you need to know about his affection for Gerry.
So glad to finally have seen this documentary. I'm from The Netherlands and have been to Glasgow three times. Love to wander around imaging that Gerry and his mates once walked the same streets......
i just wish i had seen him live,ive played his songs over over for decades,sadly missed.
Only 12,000 views! What does that tell you? Night Owl & Right Down the Line, 2 of the very best. Great documentary, thanks!
But needs to be said. Sad & bad what the BBC has become today. How can people live with themselves who work there now?
@@lordperidot3510 As Jerry Garcia said "Everybody's gotta eat..." :)
Thanks for your comment - glad you appreciate the documentary.
@@lordperidot3510 I no longer listen to them or watch them. Utter woke imbecilic morons.
@@SusanDoranThere are other ways, other places, to earn a crust.
Thank you for sharing this documentary film. I guess Gerry was a troubled genius, a man who wanted to express himself through music, but also wanted the private life. A good ambition.
His contribution to the canon of classic songs is indisputable. Baker Street (and many more) will outlive us all.
Billy Connolly managed to deal with his alcoholism and enjoy worldwide adoration, such a shame that Gerry never quite achieved that goal. However, the respect and memories remain.
Love and peace.
We're all troubled one way or another, as for Connolly, a foul mouthed vulgar individual , self publicist, Gerry Rafferty will live on because of his music RIP Gerry and thank you
@@roderickmaclean2050 Bit harsh on Billy, but fair enough. If it's not yo your taste, it's ok. Love and peace.
Gerry may have left this earth...but his music around the globe lives on forever, inspiring future generations.
It certainly does!
Indeed!
One of the best scottish singer songwriters an arranger ever and i love his music. These Saxophone fanfar on Baker Street will never forget...my 50 cent
Right Down the Line is my absolute favorite song. This man was a beautiful genius.
Agree!
Same here
Brilliant song that I love, but an incredibly hard chorus to sing.
It’s a masterpiece. The melody just speaks to you, along with the lyrics!
Best love song ever written
What a high quality and utterly engaging testament to such a talented man and those who shared his life and now miss him so much - Thank you .
Thanks for your comment. I was happy to post it.
I recently dug out City to City to play and realised what a gem the whole album is.
“Baker Street” will always remind me of the days near turning 13. I was suffering with a severe inner ear ache. Immobilized by the throbbing pain, lying on a couch on beautiful summer days, hearing people enjoying life. . . . I could hear this song playing on stereos and boom boxes a lot those few miserable days.
Can you still listen to Baker Street without it conjuring up sickness and misery though? I was hospitalised with pneumonia in 1979 as a 10 year old and lying in bed at home felling very ill, before it became life threatening and the ambulance was called. Tragedy by The Bee Gees seemed to play on the radio at least once an hour as I drifted in and out of consciousness and I can no longer listen to that song. If I hear it, I immediately start to feel physically sick.
It's similar to what some people report with a certain food that's previously caused food poisoning, or a type of booze that's made them very drunk and ill, even the mere smell of it now evokes a physical response. I'm wondering if songs/music can also do the same kind of thing to people or if it's just me being an absolute weirdo?
@@grizcuz I also think of Lisa Simpson playing the saxophone on that one episode of “The Simpsons“ when I hear “Baker Street”. So, yes I can.
Funny too first time i heard this i was sick
Beautiful voice...he makes me cry...
Ahhhh Gerry Rafferty was the soundtrack to my childhood in the 70's , RIP Gerry 🙏🏼🌹🕊️❤😢
Nice to hear he understood how evil the record companies are. I never knew the story behind Stuck in The Middle. Honestly all he had to ever do was write Baker Street to be totally set for life. An incredible timeless classic song.
A musician ..Ian Campbell tried to talk Rafferty out of signing the contract with Atlantic I think, but failed to convince .. Rafferty dedicated a song to Ian called " sign on the dotted line "
A great documentary that brings me such happy memories. I saw him perform Baker Street on Top of the Pops in 1978. I was swept away by it. The singing and musicianship was mindblowing. When Saturday came, I could not get to my local record shop quickly enough. I'm glad he stood up to the music industry and did things hais way. We have all benefited from it.
Gerry rafferty simply =GENIUS, looking forward to new posthumous album👌👍😊
Right Down the Line is still my favorite. One of the most enduring pop music artists of all time.🌹✌🏽
My two favourite songwriters: Gerry Rafferty and Paul Simon. Been listening to them both for what; 50 years? Can't get over the sheer brilliance of Gerry's songwriting.
Loved this and remember Gerry's 70s records well. Billy's face shines throughout with the love for his friend.
This man was a musical genius its clear to see & was driven to do things HIS way ( like many artists before him) its such a shame his inner demons got the better of him 😔 rip mr Rafferty you are missed by millions ❤
With tears in my eyes, I'll give testimony to Gerry, he just spoke to me through his song. God, I'm either going crazy, or I've finally woken up.
1978 a young professional in the city rat race, I was living Baker Street. Played it countless times. RIP Gerry 🕯️❤️🙏
What a nice memory to have.
Who knew...a masterful talent that hid himself away...But will remain forever on Baker Streets around the planet....right down the line
Right on :)
This is a wonderful documentary about the life of the great Gerry Rafferty. 👍🎼🎷🎹
I love Billy Connolly and I have never, ever, seen him break down in tears through his carreer. It is testament to the genius of Gerry Rafferty. Wherever you are Gerry, I am certain it will be a happy place.
Brilliant video and tribute to Gerry and all those associated with him. I would love to know his Irish conncons, County of family origins etc, any relations still in Ireland. Any info appreciated. Mick
@@michaelcarney3302 Ty for commenting my friend. Gerry Had no obvious connections with Irish heritage. He received his Irish music tuition from his mother and that is the only connection he had with Irish herritage. All of his history is available on wiki or youtoube.
Truly an honest insight into the man behind the voice, that echoed through the old radio in my childhood home back in the late 70's. Gerry Rafferty had this distinct voice that was like an autograph as in no doubt to whom we all were listening to.
Absolutely!
I was in Germany on vacation when that song came out and to this day every time that song comes on it brings straight back to that time in Gottingen !
Genius is the only word i can think of to describe him and somehow that doesnt seem enough 😢
Wonderful documentary - Gerry was such a great talent. Thanks for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed - thanks for letting me know.
My dad went to school with Gerry, St Mirrens Academy Paisley, Gerry was a god of music.
My dad knew gerry from school aswell , my dad was 3 yrs younger than him though, st mirins academy.
Agreed.
Absolutely brilliant documentary. Thank you from California.
You're welcome - glad you enjoyed it - thanks for your comment!
GERRY RAFFERTY ONE OF SCOTLANDS FINEST. RIP.
Pittsburgh checking in. I was a young teenager when Baker Street came out. I’m totally shocked that he never toured in the U.S. but after seeing this I understand why. His early recordings (pre-Stealers Wheel) have some of the catchiest pop sensibilities but yet are so simple in construction. That music is so underrated. I’m only a few years younger now than he was when he passed. I so envy those in the UK who got to see him in person. Thanks for this and allowing this Yank to understand the backstory to so many unanswered questions. What an amazing voice and talent.
I was a young copper in Hackney (1975-1982). I spent many happy hours in East End pubs enjoying Baker Street rsonating (loudly) through the beer glasses. Fabulous song and a great era for music. Not forgetting, either, those beautiful Triumph Stags parked in the Bethnal Green Road.
Sound track yo my life....gr8 to see an insight to the mindset & workings behind the music .....RIP Gerry
I really love Gerry Rafferty, his songs have some magic goin on.
Billy there...trying to go out on a smile but it was not going to be. Can't be many watching that that didn't have to brush away a tear.
Thanks for this documentary... there aren't many so grateful for sharing. Loved all Gerry's music, always will and will miss all that he could have done. RIP Gerry ❤️🙏xx
Best documentary !!
Loved him Days gone down has so many memories for me and everyone else I’m sure he was a genius could sing so easily but what a voice amazing 😊missed so much 😢
City to City, Nightowl and Snakes & Ladders are three of the best albums ever written.
Massively underachieved this legend of a man. Unrecognised and underrated but the classics stand up to time and his legacy in the studio and with the artform is incredible.
Well said! appreciate your comment.
I would add Sleepwalking to that list.
His music and harmonies, touched my heart forever, I sang along to his music through a difficult time in my life and it was a source of richness and joy.
Great documentary, loved it. I got the chance to see a couple of his gigs in 1992, they were amazing and so much like the actual records.
So lucky!
I was 6 in 82 and first heard Baker Street on the television and so began my life long love of music,still my all time no1, I was so glad Gerry got a nice few quid from resovoir dogs and became legendary to a new generation,him and billy connoly means the world to me yorkshire 🇬🇧👍
I did not know this…a family of singing harmony raised Catholic and Irish. So much here…Humble bums…The Proclaimers so influential, to other Irish bands, such as U2, Clannad, the 90’s ?plus new compilations of others of the likeness mmm.😊
It explains a lot about the character and fight of the Irish, after all if it’s about the music to them as well as its message.
He and Joe Egan a musical match made in heaven. Thank you.
Having been raised Catholic, familiarity with Christs teachings as a core, I feel of a silent community of a shared core ur own “Benediction”, his legacy ❤lives on here, “Night and Day”. To the true artist friends we’ve lost. Here!
Still I guess my favourite musical artist; Gerry Rafferty... I covered the song, performed it live a few times (no financial means involved).... It even brought me to visit London..... mainly to see Baker Street and winding my way down that street...
Wish I had found this documentary earlier. Loved Gerry Rafferty's music. I was around 13 and it was my Dad who introduced me to Gerry Rafferty's music!! He had heard "Baker Street" on the radio and bought the "City to City" record. My Dad bought all his records. I loved them also and borrowed them often. I loved so many of his songs but the song "To each and everyone" on "Can I Have My Money Back?" I played over and over and over. Something about the Harpsichord use in that song just grabbed my ear. Thank you for the music Gerry!!
Thank you so much for posting this. I still have the copy of Right Down The Line I stole from my dad in the early 90s, that album of his greatest work had the most profound effect on me, I gre up listening to his early work and even now, very few artists even come close to the magic Gerry gave us.
Thanks for your comment. That's really cool you learned of Gerry Rafferty--growing up--from your Dad and that his music meaningfully impacted you!
A wonderful tribute to a truly unique singer and his band the song Baker Street is a song that takes you over for ever many thanks for this priceless doco ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Whatever’s written on your heart is my absolutely favorite Gerry Rafferty song. Always touches my heart.
I met the saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft in my local pub back in the 80’s. He was living here in Sussex for a time. I saw the Gerry Rafferty tour promoting City to City and was blown away. We had a great night and he brought me and my partner back to his house and showed me his recording studio. Amazing artists, top night.
So sad when these great artists pass, but we'll always have their wonderful music to listen to anytime
Thanks so much for sharing this. I've cried many a tear listening to Gerry Rafferty. I still play his music regularly as I'm sure many do. One of Scotland's best song writers. I'm sure he will be singing at my funeral.
Fantastic documentary, thanks for sharing. ❤
Love the picture of Gerry and his father.
Taken from Cotton Street looking up to the old Anchor Bar....
Baker Street, Right down the line, and Gary Wright's Dream Weaver were refreshing new changes in pop music for me in the late 1970's. Still brings back special times and memories. Thank gents!
I was lucky enough to see Gerry and Billy when I was 15 or 16 in a tiny room "The Stoke Hole",in a hotel in Dornoch,when they were doing a tour of the Highlands and then sat and had a beer with them afterwards,Billy was just beginning to tell jokes as well as singing his songs.
Wow, what a magical experience, and what a memory 🤗❤
Wow! That was an hour very well spent.
I love Gerry!
Wow that’s brought back some big memories🎧💯👍
Wow. That moved me. Dear Gerry.
Legend.Thank You❤🙏
Thanks for your comment - glad you enjoyed!
I remember that song when it came out in the summer it was everywhere every time I turn down the radio it was on what a fantastic song one of my favorites
Billy Connolly absolutely destroyed me at the end when he said 'He knew it was time to go, so he went' 😥
Huge fan of Gerry and his timeless voice. Comments in the documentary and even comments here suggest it will keep finding fans generations after generation. Considering this video of a 2011 doc was put up 6 years ago and more than half the comments are from just the past couple months in 2024...that says it all right there.
One thing I would like to say is that they barely touched on one of his greatest musical triumphs in my opinion... the gorgeous 1988 album North and South. It may be my favorite release of his but for whatever reason, you won't find it on your favorite streamer...so you're going to have to find it in a physical format somewhere. I promise you it's worth the search!!
Turned 18 when City to City came out played it non stop. Loved the album cover too!
City to City is one of the greatest albums of all time!!
I only saw him, live, once on a boat on Loch Lomond. He, Tam Harvey and Billy Connolly were then The Humblebums, folk band at the time.
Very cool - thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful documentary, I was lucky enough to be in The UK when Gerry sang Baker Street, I was just boy from New Zealand, such awesome memories 😢
I remember being in a van with family in Cape Cod during the summer of 79. I was 16. Dennis the driver cranked it to the loudest and I remember being young and I remember thinking I was so free and so happy
I was on Cape Cod that summer at the same age - it was indeed a wonderful summer--happy and free!