Yes, they are good, but every other instrument is the backing, though, with no solo, so you are not going to bang on about the brief appearances of a flute's repetitive chords.
I'm instantly back in 1978. So many memories come flooding back. It's truly sad how time really does fly. Lost my brother in '99...my Mom in '07...and my Dad in '23. 😢😢😢 This song brings them back...if only for a moment.❤
I am 63, my mother passed today at 94 a few days from 95. I looked after her for the last 9 years. I listen to this and it takes me back to when I first heard it, I was running a record shop in Edinburgh, I know I was young back then, if you do the math, but the owner was a tight prick and thought using young people saved him money, I bankrupted the cunt, oops. I love the whole album. R.I.P Gerry.
Most of the songs in the 70’s are timeless classics . You will never get tired of listening to them, unlike today’s music which are boring in a few years.
This is one of the best songs ever recorded. I can come back to this time after time, over the last 36 years, and I'm never once disappointed, and I never get tired of hearing it. This is timeless magic for the ears.
If this was written in 1955 then I would say that it is ahead of it's time. But this is the most 70's sounding song that has ever 70's before. This screams 1970's so hard that I don't even need to look up and confirm that this came out in the latter half of the 70's. My guess is between 76 and 79. So no, it is a product of its time.
You had to be a kid in the 70's to remember and appreciate this timeless classic. I used to hear this song almost everyday when I was a kid. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks, Grand Theft Auto. Forgot this song existed until the commercial. That's what brought me here and I'm thankful for it. Killer sax gives this song wings!!
I grew up as a child hearing this song every morning in the 70s (born in 1971).it symbolizes getting ready and starting my day..like a rebirth.its very motivating and warm and encourages me to keep going in life..especially the sax!
Yep! I became familiar with this song in 1982, around the time I tragicly and unexpectedly lost an uncle! This song, with that saxophone solo and great lyrics being so haunting, melancholic, and beautiful, was just what I needed at a time like that! This song is therapeutic and great for a night-time drive!
My grandma and gradfathers wedding song, bought a house on baker street in the town where we lived, 50 years of marriage brings a tear to my eye everytime Rest in paradise 🙏
I’m here because I miss my dear friend that passed in 2011. We use to ride around in his van and listen to this album. More times than not we would be smokin a joint and not speaking a word out loud but saying plenty. Much Love ❤️ thanks for the sweet memories. 😢🥰
Sorry for your loss, i still have my dad but lost my mum 6 months ago. I love all my family but i was closer to mum than anyone on earth. Still hurting as i write this 😢
For sure a great song that never ages, unfortunately we all age but fortunately this great song with the Saxophone leaves lasting good memories from the younger days and good times. Time goes by so quickly.
When I arrived in Los Angeles in 1979, this song was played everywhere, I remember in those times city busses were playing some radio stations, ... what a ride of my life this song is, I spent a long time trying to know what was the name of this song and who was the artist performing it, you won't believe it but I just found out about it today, incredible.
I wish I can express it better, the song gives me psychological gratification. The recent incident happened in Houston, TX , at IHOP restaurant early morning in January, 2024. I just finished eating heavy breakfast, after paying my bill was about living when Baker Street came on blasting through the speakers inside the restaurant, immediately I did a u turn and sat on the chair in reception feeling full filled and thinking about life. The flash back 80s memories just made my day and the restaurant Mgr joined me and to bring back our teenage yrs. The song has always been a blessing and more, Gerry Rafferty thanks a million for coming out with this quality classic song 🎵
One of the most epic songs in rock history. The build up to the guitar solo is amazing, then the solo itself is insane! If listening to a song could be compared to seeing a movie...this is Imax!
Masterpiece from 1978’! I used to go to sleep with my consul radio playing all night, music always helps me sleep. And I can remember all these wonderful songs playing back to back on the radio. It’s almost like I could name them all. And we no longer have good music anymore!
4/28/24. This song brings memories 1978 when me and brothets Manuel and Celly lived tovether l used to hear this song on the radio. Such a beautigul song.❤
Oi remember this song was current when I arrived at my first stop on my cross country journey to a new home. Little did I know that Nemesis lurked there; it would find me 38 yers later and destroy me. I am listening to this now in a nursing home, old and crippled, having lost my dream of land and a little town. Just the music is left.
This song is so brilliant but understated. The lyrics are so relatable, especially when you get older. And the instrumental between the verses gives you perfect time to reflect. This song has always given me hope in dark times and will forever do so.
@@psifla99 Hang in there. Everything good and bad in life is temporary. You’ll be okay! The sad times will let you more deeply appreciate the good time. Hope you have a good and positive day!✌🏼🖤
One of the best music I've ever heard and yes everyone loves the sax as I do but the words mean a lot to me too . Just an all around brilliant piece of music that should of recieved more recognition but even without that will be a timeless piece and decades later still be great to listen to
First time hearing this song was back in the late seventies in Jamaica and bought the cassette in New York in 1980. I've been a fan of Gerry Rafferty ever since.
This song always and I mean always reminds me of a particular day when I was 8yrs old and I was riding my bike. I came upon a guy outside his car listening to this song on his car stereo. From that moment I've always loved this song.
It's 2023. I've been here on earth for 24 years and it took enlightenment for me to finally appreciate this beautiful song and sound hahaha 😂😂 yikes but never too late to appreciate music
I was only 7 when this song came out , living in southwest Philly with my mother ,sister and grandmother. Boy that summer was roasting! It must have been 100 degrees every day! But those were still good times, and hearing this song, and a few others, bring back the memories!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊
I remember when I was growing up in the early 2000's, my dad would play this song a lot, and every time I'd grab a towel and tie it around my neck like it was a cape before running around the room pretending to be superman. I still occasionally do that as an adult if nobody else is in my house. That sax riff is just too badass.
OMG....i love this song. I remember listening to it when i was expecting my fourth child just to relax and not think about labour and delivery 😅. Still so calming in my 70's, 2024. (Fran)
I was 3 years old when this song came out. I didn't even know the name of this song nor who Gerry Rafferty was but the sax line is so iconic and so primordial for me. Such a heavy 70's feel to it.
Bakers street , beautiful melody but for me upon first hearing it when I was young the lyrics hit me right between the eyes cos I knew that that was the path I was on. Now at 65 I'm still on that path and regret absolutely nothing. Johnnie XXX 😊
Lived in California and this was a perfect combination of a cool evening in the desert after a hot day. Like the sax and guitar combo. I was only 6yrs but song takes me back where I came from. Still remember juke box playing it. Shit..tears to my eyes
In the 80s when I grew up in the school band in marching band I used to play the saxophone part on my alto saxophone and I just love this song because it brings back such great memories!✨❤️🙌🏾🙂
Song was released day I was born. Connected with this song years before knowing that. Maybe the best sax solo ever in a rock song its in the conversation. But a fine tuned tune with amazing lyrics as well.
Everyone bangs on about the sax but every instrument on this track is impeccably played.
Agreed. Have to say the guitar solo in this song is one of my all time favorites
@@danntheunknown7639 I was literally gonna say the guitar solos in this song is one of the best ever!
that's because the sax is so great in this song, and became iconic
Yes, they are good, but every other instrument is the backing, though, with no solo, so you are not going to bang on about the brief appearances of a flute's repetitive chords.
So true. But that sax....
Everyone comes for rhe sax....but they forget that Gerry scored the entire song. His was the true genius
Yeees! Gerry gênio! ❤
he paid a bum to do the sax
He was so talented yeah the sax and guitar are amazing but so are the lyrics
Im here for the voice.......smooth as silk.
Legendary sound❤
I'm instantly back in 1978. So many memories come flooding back. It's truly sad how time really does fly. Lost my brother in '99...my Mom in '07...and my Dad in '23. 😢😢😢 This song brings them back...if only for a moment.❤
Everything will be okay ❤
@@milkpouch ❤️
I am 63, my mother passed today at 94 a few days from 95. I looked after her for the last 9 years. I listen to this and it takes me back to when I first heard it, I was running a record shop in Edinburgh, I know I was young back then, if you do the math, but the owner was a tight prick and thought using young people saved him money, I bankrupted the cunt, oops. I love the whole album. R.I.P Gerry.
@@KevTJones 🤘😄🤘
I'm real sorry for your loss
Most of the songs in the 70’s are timeless classics . You will never get tired of listening to them, unlike today’s music which are boring in a few years.
I was 12 years old in 1978 and I loved his song so much. I am still loving it in 2024.
Me too, but I was 10 then and a CAB in Soest West Germany 1964/1967 with the QOR.
Me.too. 12 years old
12 yrs old .me too .
I was only eight but I still love it too
I was
This is one of the best songs ever recorded. I can come back to this time after time, over the last 36 years, and I'm never once disappointed, and I never get tired of hearing it. This is timeless magic for the ears.
I'm 66 years old and still in love with this song❤
It was, is and shall ever be a classic.
I'm 70 and luv it. Touche. Lol
The transition from the guitar solo to the saxophone just blows you away!!
Our generation has been so lucky. We had the best music. We were free
I couldn't have said it better. I am 68 and still rock it ❤️
Yes your right 70s was best music era ever
❤
So long as there is good and evil in the world, there lives freedom
Take care all✨
Well said: "WERE"..
2024 still can’t get enough, this man was way ahead of his time
Un grande brano altri tempi
🎄 true
I was 20 when it debuted....Just now listening to it again....46 years later. Still love it.
It's unfortunate that he passed on.
If this was written in 1955 then I would say that it is ahead of it's time.
But this is the most 70's sounding song that has ever 70's before. This screams 1970's so hard that I don't even need to look up and confirm that this came out in the latter half of the 70's. My guess is between 76 and 79.
So no, it is a product of its time.
You had to be a kid in the 70's to remember and appreciate this timeless classic. I used to hear this song almost everyday when I was a kid. Thanks for posting this.
Snakes and Ladders, check it out ;), born in '63.
You didn't have to be a kid. I had four kids when this came out.
Thanks, Grand Theft Auto. Forgot this song existed until the commercial. That's what brought me here and I'm thankful for it. Killer sax gives this song wings!!
Same here
I thank GTA but not the commercial, just the Rock in game radio station.
Me too, I had to ask for the name of this song
One of the best songs period
Best sax. THAT IS FOR SURE !
Listen to stairway to heaven . NO, really listen to this song. 40yrs ago . BIG message there!
This is top 10 all time, and probably top 5 too.
@@Joke9972 It really is top five of all time. Love it.
Yes
I grew up as a child hearing this song every morning in the 70s (born in 1971).it symbolizes getting ready and starting my day..like a rebirth.its very motivating and warm and encourages me to keep going in life..especially the sax!
53 years you have live
I was born in 71 too and I absolutely hear you.
Have you listened to the lyrics?
If you haven't, don't
baker street, the story of my life
Born the last minute's of 1969 I grew up listening to this song and growing older it still a favorite..
My Beloved Darling Husband one of his fav songs ever , was played on his funeral Jan. 2023 , he sang beautifully when he sings it for me always 😢❤
Rafferty scored this entire song on his own. True musician at his best. Thanks for posting.
When the saxophone starts it hits soo deep. Absolute perfection.
Yea it grabs my soul every time, and so does the end solo.
Yep! I became familiar with this song in 1982, around the time I tragicly and unexpectedly lost an uncle! This song, with that saxophone solo and great lyrics being so haunting, melancholic, and beautiful, was just what I needed at a time like that! This song is therapeutic and great for a night-time drive!
Lisa simpson could do that.
My grandma and gradfathers wedding song, bought a house on baker street in the town where we lived, 50 years of marriage brings a tear to my eye everytime
Rest in paradise 🙏
I'm 64 and I still love this song.
61 Here, and same :)
I'm 64 too. This song is marvelous.
Am 67❤
I was 7 when this came out and still remember all words. Whether you were 7, 14 or 20, great time to be young!
60 and I feel the same. I wonder what he would have done if he had not died?
Played this at my late lovely dads funeral, who I adored ,I miss you so much dad xxxx
I am so sorry for your loss. I miss my dad too.
Wow here bc i miss my dad, who has gone where i cannot go, also. But we are richer in each other. And the sax plays on. Love to you both. 🎷
Amen...
I’m here because I miss my dear friend that passed in 2011. We use to ride around in his van and listen to this album.
More times than not we would be smokin a joint and not speaking a word out loud but saying plenty. Much Love ❤️ thanks for the sweet memories. 😢🥰
Sorry for your loss, i still have my dad but lost my mum 6 months ago. I love all my family but i was closer to mum than anyone on earth. Still hurting as i write this 😢
It’s an erie feeling how a song can bring back images and feelings of the times.
I totally get it!
Back in the day....The best music ever ❤❤❤
This has the best sax solo of all time. I LOVE this song. I get shivers and goose bumps every time i listen.
Yeah it's ok
This song just gives you THAT feeling…nostalgia, just nice
I’m 62 and this is My all time favorite. 👍
I'm 41 & it's mine
Go on Pete!
I am 67 years old and this song is my favorite too my friend😊
Hi. I'm 72 and super love it too.
I'm 56 years old, I heard this song when I was 11 years old in 1978. Love this song.
Such a wonderful song, never gets old! 💖💖 Brings back memories, where did the time go...
🕡👍♣️♥️♦️♠️💥💯🕜🕜🕜
For real ♥️💕🕊️
@@chrismathews3444 👍🍒👌
Wow good question. Don't blink!
For sure a great song that never ages, unfortunately we all age but fortunately this great song with the Saxophone leaves lasting good memories from the younger days and good times. Time goes by so quickly.
何年経っても何十年経っても心に刺さる名曲は聴き継がれていくのを実感する！
When I arrived in Los Angeles in 1979, this song was played everywhere, I remember in those times city busses were playing some radio stations, ... what a ride of my life this song is, I spent a long time trying to know what was the name of this song and who was the artist performing it, you won't believe it but I just found out about it today, incredible.
I'm glad 😊
Same here i had to look up best sax solos of all time and went thru the list
It's funny how music reminds us of a certain place in time. That's what makes music special .
6:11
Those were some times that we newer get back. Lucky time 😂
As a recovering alcoholic, MAN! can I relate to this song!
Takes one to know one.
RIP Mr. Rafferty....
Wish you all the best! stay clear my friend..the music is forever.😀 Dorthe, Denmark, EU
Keep safe, best wishes
It doesn’t matter what ever music you liked in the 70s whatever the artist, everybody could relate to this song/music it was just pure genius.
I wish I can express it better, the song gives me psychological gratification. The recent incident happened in Houston, TX , at IHOP restaurant early morning in January, 2024. I just finished eating heavy breakfast, after paying my bill was about living when Baker Street came on blasting through the speakers inside the restaurant, immediately I did a u turn and sat on the chair in reception feeling full filled and thinking about life. The flash back 80s memories just made my day and the restaurant Mgr joined me and to bring back our teenage yrs. The song has always been a blessing and more, Gerry Rafferty thanks a million for coming out with this quality classic song 🎵
I can TOTALLY relate.....
epic share. thank you. ❤
Totally agree with old Rock parner that song is an Sicodelic and extrasensorial trip with love and respect from Caracas,Venezuela
Gerry Rafferty had pure talent. Sadly missed and his music.
One of the most epic songs in rock history. The build up to the guitar solo is amazing, then the solo itself is insane! If listening to a song could be compared to seeing a movie...this is Imax!
Because, there are no words to say how wonderful this song is
One of the soundtracks to our youth. Strange to connect with the emotions I had back then just by hearing this song.
Had just started working in London when this came out - identified with it!
Same!
I remember listening to this growing up in the 80's
I agree, how can a song bring out so much emotion and put you back in that time and place
that's one of life's greatest gifts
Masterpiece from 1978’! I used to go to sleep with my consul radio playing all night, music always helps me sleep. And I can remember all these wonderful songs playing back to back on the radio. It’s almost like I could name them all. And we no longer have good music anymore!
Yeah but it's all diversified and inclusive! Good no longer counts! Watch who you vote for.
4/28/24. This song brings memories 1978 when me and brothets Manuel and Celly lived tovether l used to hear this song on the radio. Such a beautigul song.❤
Reminds me of living in California in the 70's and hearing this on the radio as a child
One of the greatest songs ever
OmG this song is pure melancholy and let me think of the times when we were young.......
Heard this song first time on my radio in HS. Brings back some great memories..
Great sax and guitar...
ditto!
Oi remember this song was current when I arrived at my first stop on my cross country journey to a new home. Little did I know that Nemesis lurked there; it would find me 38 yers later and destroy me. I am listening to this now in a nursing home, old and crippled, having lost my dream of land and a little town. Just the music is left.
@4:48 - the guitar solo is INCREDIBLE!!! 🤩😍
It doesn't get enough love.
Gary payed the guitar player to have sex with God so we all could climax while hearing it
Thank God we don't have to pay for sex anymore
I was a young lad of twenty when this came out and was knocked side ways with it, and I still am.
Who's listening in 2024?
I am absolute belter of a tune
I’m here listening to this amazing tune.
Here in Oklahoma
Arizona here, on my playlist.😊
Hereeeee🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Music by musicians and not computers. Priceless. That saxophone is soul destroying, haunting.
This song is so brilliant but understated. The lyrics are so relatable, especially when you get older. And the instrumental between the verses gives you perfect time to reflect.
This song has always given me hope in dark times and will forever do so.
It’s giving me hope now.
@@psifla99 Hang in there. Everything good and bad in life is temporary. You’ll be okay! The sad times will let you more deeply appreciate the good time. Hope you have a good and positive day!✌🏼🖤
Yes agree literally just posted about the lyrics. I'm over 40 and that's when you really get perspective on the music of our youth.
Well said, my friend.
I just came here to hear the saxophone
And nobody can blame us💪🏻
So haunting isn't it!
The same applies to Glen Frey's " You belong to the City ".
In the right hands The Sax is pure magic.
Listen to " Lily was here " by Candy Duffler and David Stewart
Exactly😌
Same lol
I really liked this song 40 years ago,love it even more today!👍💕
One of the best music I've ever heard and yes everyone loves the sax as I do but the words mean a lot to me too . Just an all around brilliant piece of music that should of recieved more recognition but even without that will be a timeless piece and decades later still be great to listen to
Would somebody out there please build a time machine... We all need to get out of this place
Pretty much😢
Gerry was a pure gem with words and music!
Takes me back to 1978 i was 11 year's old when this icon song came out 💯still rule in 2023
So you have now aged yourself! Congratulations, 56 year-old!
I was 15 when this tune was released… A timeless clasdic…..Here I am 60 still digging it….
That saxophone riff though, I bloody love it!! ✌️☺️
First time hearing this song was back in the late seventies in Jamaica and bought the cassette in New York in 1980.
I've been a fan of Gerry Rafferty ever since.
History!
This song always and I mean always reminds me of a particular day when I was 8yrs old and I was riding my bike. I came upon a guy outside his car listening to this song on his car stereo. From that moment I've always loved this song.
It's 2023. I've been here on earth for 24 years and it took enlightenment for me to finally appreciate this beautiful song and sound hahaha 😂😂 yikes but never too late to appreciate music
Mary your still young enjoy
Yes the lyrics are deep and relatable and the Saxophone is a work of Art but Damm that guitar hits the more you hear it.
I absolutely love this song. The saxophone is magnificent.❤
I was only 7 when this song came out , living in southwest Philly with my mother ,sister and grandmother. Boy that summer was roasting! It must have been 100 degrees every day! But those were still good times, and hearing this song, and a few others, bring back the memories!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊
I was 16 years old in 78 in high school. good memories of xc track love it ❤❤❤
As someone who has struggled with finding contentment and who once thought moving to a big city would solve everything, these lyrics ring very true.
"you drink the night away and forget about everything" rings more true for me.
I turned to booze to escape my boredom, my thoughts and my loneliness
@@finnicvoice4974 sorry to hear that. I hope you're in a better place now
@@aislingrvr thanks. Im 2 months sober now actually :)
@@finnicvoice4974 well done! Keep going!
Yeah, that's what happened to me too.
And the "just another year, you'll be happy..." hits me
I remember when I was growing up in the early 2000's, my dad would play this song a lot, and every time I'd grab a towel and tie it around my neck like it was a cape before running around the room pretending to be superman. I still occasionally do that as an adult if nobody else is in my house. That sax riff is just too badass.
That sax is just so riveting. Beautiful.
ahhh, that's the good stuff right there!
that saxophone just resonates so well
RIGHT ON BRO
OMG....i love this song. I remember listening to it when i was expecting my fourth child just to relax and not think about labour and delivery 😅. Still so calming in my 70's, 2024. (Fran)
This whole song is a mood! I remember this being a big hit one summer
Heard that song back in 1984...still one of my favorites.
I was 3 years old when this song came out. I didn't even know the name of this song nor who Gerry Rafferty was but the sax line is so iconic and so primordial for me. Such a heavy 70's feel to it.
I love the guitar solo near the end. ❤
Brilliant song by the late Gerry Rafferty. Fantastic sound production on this upload - thanks.
This song will never get old! Gerry Rafferty was an amazing musician.
Bakers street , beautiful melody but for me upon first hearing it when I was young the lyrics hit me right between the eyes cos I knew that that was the path I was on.
Now at 65 I'm still on that path and regret absolutely nothing.
Johnnie XXX 😊
A teenage favourite & still is...sublime
"Uh, guys, maybe we _shouldn't_ use a sax for a solo instrument." -- said no one, ever.
You sir, hit the nail
!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
BUT IM TELLIN' YA GUYz .....
YOURE GONNA WANT THAT SAX .........
🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!!!!
@@Tactical-God
Well played !!
Not at all .this is brilliant.i don't like sax but live this x
The saxy is fantastic. I cant get enough!
Nothing like the old tunes to trigger a good memory from the good Ole days of sun sunny and blue skies and good music. Like Rafferty.....
Gerry Raffery's voice is as smooth as silk...VERY pleasant to listen to!
Never gets old 💖love the SAX and the GUITAR at the end.Thankyou Gerry from Australia 💚
Brilliant from Scotland 🏴 UK 🇬🇧
Yes! 👍💙
62, born in 62. This song puts my mind back in my youth like no other.
J’adore ce morceau musical…cela me rappelle des souvenirs…incroyable ce style musical..WoW
This song is timeless masterpiece .Never get tired of hearing it.
Have always loved this song, love Gerry, have a bunch of his songs, City to City, beautiful songwriter, thank you so much, 🧚♂🧚♀💏
I heard this song in 1978 when me and my boyfriend drove up north. What a great song it was and still is!
Classic! Timeless piece.
Lived in California and this was a perfect combination of a cool evening in the desert after a hot day. Like the sax and guitar combo. I was only 6yrs but song takes me back where I came from. Still remember juke box playing it. Shit..tears to my eyes
The sax is mesmerizing!
The complexity of the drums, and the little tinkle-bell trills strumming down through the layers of sound. Lovely!
Maybe the greatest pop song of all time.
It lifts me and yet makes me sad all at once.
😘
The sax is sexy as hell something about it gives me chills 😊 the whole song is good before my time but I still listen to it
1978 🎶 excelente. Recuerdo escucharla en aquellos años, definitivamente marcó mi vida.
Same here
An evergreen classic from a generation that had everything
We had everything and far far less of what we didn’t need- lawsuits and greasy lawyers.
In the 80s when I grew up in the school band in marching band I used to play the saxophone part on my alto saxophone and I just love this song because it brings back such great memories!✨❤️🙌🏾🙂
QUE TEMA HERMOSO LENTO DE LOS 70-80!!!!!
Song was released day I was born. Connected with this song years before knowing that. Maybe the best sax solo ever in a rock song its in the conversation. But a fine tuned tune with amazing lyrics as well.
That second verse!!!!!!!! My life
Wow!! I’m sure lots of our lives!!
this song intrigued me when I was young, but now at 60 I really appreciate the lounge lizard vibe. paints quite a picture...
This song give goosebumps too