Amazing, you interpreted it correctly. Gerry Rafferty was trying to deal with the loneliness of alcoholism by longing for a better future if he could only quit drinking. Sadly, he never made it. A musical genius with a unique and wonderful singing voice.
thanks, Cynthia! I have loved this song since the first time I heard it - 18 yrs old, driving home from work on a Friday - along Milwaukee lakefront - out a little early - paycheck cashed - beautiful sunny afternoon - my whole weekend (and life!) ahead -- windows down, radio on -- felt like freedom!
Rafferty put his heart and soul into this recording. It was his gift to Humanity, and it was well received by those that needed to hear it. Thank you, Gerry, for rescuing so many that were lost.
You'd love a song by the same artist called "Right Down The Line", beautiful song "Bakers street" is a beautiful song instrumentaly, lyrically it's just about life decisions to me.
Great reaction, you got it, always running away. Sadly, it could be the story of Gerry Rafferty's life, he passed in 2011 due to the effects of alcohol. He leaves a legacy of great songs. Who needs a chorus when you have the sax solo!
The diffident Glaswegian, Rafferty, never followed up his biggest hit; a transatlantic smash in 1978 that could have turned him into one of the biggest songwriters going at the time. But he never really liked the limelight and, as it turns out, this song is now best remembered for Raphael Ravenscroft's sax riff (or Hugh Burns' stink-faced guitar solo). Indeed, this song probably contributed to a resurgence in interest in the saxophone. Since deceased, Gerry nevertheless still has a big fan following.
To understand and then convey the songs subtexts and hidden meanings, after your first listen, is extraordinary. Wow Cynthia, you are wise beyond your years. Whatever it is you do, keep doing it :-) Great reaction young Lady. Cheers, RNB
Gerry Rafferty. A musical genius. Try 'Night Owl' or Easy To Talk or Don't Speak of My Heart or Winters Come or The Royal Mile or The Ark or City to City or Why Wont You Talk To Me or many many more..............! RIP Gerry.
If you view it as first-person female, the woman takes stock of her situation, sees the shallowness of it all, and does address the problem head on. Her lover makes big promises, but she knows he will never change his ways. He stays, but she gives up that life and returns home. Tough times ahead, but it's not a sad outcome, it's gutsy. Love the song and your reaction. You are blessed with deep empathy. I was a young man when this song came out. Still haunting.
Wow... a great song, and yes, indeed, very sad lyrics. I always liked this song very much, not only for the well-known saxohpone solo. And you summed it up pefectly at the end... like always. And now, as I know you love saxophone solos, PLEEEEEEZE react to Al Stewart "Year of the cat"... believe me, you will fall in love with this song... so relaxing and calming, although it's a mid-tempo number. Hugs and kisses from your dear friend Gerry :-)
Another very choice Ambrose. I think Gerry had a drinking problem too according to what i have read some time ago. I dont remember if he had other issues, but i guess so
Nice new set you put together there - well done! Great reaction, too, to the best song about a street since Penny Lane! Like you I love the sax in this song! Here are a few more songs to add to your list of songs to react to one day: The Battle of Evermore by Heart, That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be by Carly Simon and One Less Bell To Answer by the Fifth Dimension! Keep up the great work on your channel with the excellent reactions!!!!!
Gerry used to take his mum out for walks to avoid his alcoholic, abusive dad. Then Gerry succumbed to the same illness. His best songs were equal to Paul McCartney's. It's so sad.
Please do a reaction video to the song Two Occasions (live remix). It's a song by a group called The Deele. It will touch your loving heart. It's my gift to you. **the live remix**
This song is basically about Gerry Rafferty's struggle with dealing with the music industry when all he wanted was to live a simple life and make good music.
Try this one from the same album to cheer you up. A joyous classic from Gerry about his young daughter Martha. " Mattie's Rag" czcams.com/video/eJlto2IFTN0/video.html
Two things: 1) I hate fake eyelashes 2) I love it when people feel pretty, and ignore dumbasses like me on the internet. You keep doing you, and don't listen to knuckleheads like me. You are fantastic. Thank you for the work that you do, and keep doing it.
You came closer than any other reviewer I have heard. The singer is talking about a girl. She went to the big city, thinking it would be easy, but finding out it's not that at all. She meets a loser there, one who talks big but has no follow through, just booze and "one night stands" (cheating on her?). He's never going to actually settle down in some little town, cause he's a "rolling stone". But, in the last verse, she realizes her error and leaves the city and him, going back home.
It’s sad because like the character who dreams about buying some land and giving up the one night stands but in actuality is going to continue living his life not realizing his dreams the narrator is resigned to the fact that he is probably going to be the same. The song is actually about disappointments and unfulfilled dreams and how people get ground down by life. The last line is uplifting as the sun is shining and he’s going home. So there is always the possibility of finding happiness. But that is the rosy vision. The reality is he’s going to be just like the guy who said he’s going to settle down and give up the booze. He’s not. The narrator is going to be happy in a year but that’s just something he tells himself. There’s the dream and then There’s the realty. I won’t deny that it’s haunting and beautiful but is also very sad.
Gerry is writing about himself in this song.
Amazing, you interpreted it correctly. Gerry Rafferty was trying to deal with the loneliness of alcoholism by longing for a better future if he could only quit drinking. Sadly, he never made it. A musical genius with a unique and wonderful singing voice.
The best saxophone tune of all time. Love this song
by far
This song touched me, like it touched you, babygirl...
thanks, Cynthia! I have loved this song since the first time I heard it - 18 yrs old, driving home from work on a Friday - along Milwaukee lakefront - out a little early - paycheck cashed - beautiful sunny afternoon - my whole weekend (and life!) ahead -- windows down, radio on -- felt like freedom!
Rafferty put his heart and soul into this recording. It was his gift to Humanity, and it was well received by those that needed to hear it. Thank you, Gerry, for rescuing so many that were lost.
You'd love a song by the same artist called "Right Down The Line", beautiful song "Bakers street" is a beautiful song instrumentaly, lyrically it's just about life decisions to me.
The saxophone in this song grabs you and doesn't let go.
amazing song
Great reaction, you got it, always running away.
Sadly, it could be the story of Gerry Rafferty's life, he passed in 2011 due to the effects of alcohol. He leaves a legacy of great songs.
Who needs a chorus when you have the sax solo!
Oddly enough this song features Gerry Rafferty singing the verses and the saxophone doing the chorus.
He is to play with a group called Steelers Wheel and wrote a song called Stuck In The Middle" another good song
You ever listen to K-Billy's "Super Sounds of the Seventies" weekend? It's my personal favorite
This was a huge worldwide hit. I read it was number 1 for 8 weeks in South Africa in 1978.
Another good song. From an era of great music. I get lost in all the songs I hear.
Yes Orin
The diffident Glaswegian, Rafferty, never followed up his biggest hit; a transatlantic smash in 1978 that could have turned him into one of the biggest songwriters going at the time. But he never really liked the limelight and, as it turns out, this song is now best remembered for Raphael Ravenscroft's sax riff (or Hugh Burns' stink-faced guitar solo). Indeed, this song probably contributed to a resurgence in interest in the saxophone. Since deceased, Gerry nevertheless still has a big fan following.
I still have the 45rpm single.I think it came out in 1978.
Wow
One of my favorites!! 😁
To understand and then convey the songs subtexts and hidden meanings, after your first listen, is extraordinary. Wow Cynthia, you are wise beyond your years. Whatever it is you do, keep doing it :-) Great reaction young Lady. Cheers, RNB
A good follow-up to this song would be Year of the Cat by Al Stewart. By the way, I dig your new set! Cheers.
I love the way you feel every song. I really liked your reaction to Firth of Fifth by Genesis you can't listen passively to this music.
Thanks for your sincere reaction. God bless you!
Nice intro music. Very characteristic! Well done again young lady🌹
Baker Street is in London, England.
Great song, great sound, top shelf material. Such a fantastic use of sax. This song was massive back in its day. Thanks for putting on a reaction.
Gerry Rafferty. A musical genius. Try 'Night Owl' or Easy To Talk or Don't Speak of My Heart or Winters Come or The Royal Mile or The Ark or City to City or Why Wont You Talk To Me or many many more..............! RIP Gerry.
You are wise for being so young. It's okay if you do not hold your happiness hostage for a time when all your problems are solved.
Your sound on these recordings is so good. Love it.
I really liked your interpretation of the lyrics in this song : )
If you view it as first-person female, the woman takes stock of her situation, sees the shallowness of it all, and does address the problem head on. Her lover makes big promises, but she knows he will never change his ways. He stays, but she gives up that life and returns home. Tough times ahead, but it's not a sad outcome, it's gutsy. Love the song and your reaction. You are blessed with deep empathy. I was a young man when this song came out. Still haunting.
Get the album "City to City" by Jerry. It is all amazing music. Peace. His music was often played on Minneapolis /St. Paul radio. : )
I absolutely loved your reaction to this.
Song of hope. lost love hopeful love. Dreams of better people. We need music to escape the harsh realities of our daily lives.
Wow... a great song, and yes, indeed, very sad lyrics. I always liked this song very much, not only for the well-known saxohpone solo. And you summed it up pefectly at the end... like always. And now, as I know you love saxophone solos, PLEEEEEEZE react to Al Stewart "Year of the cat"... believe me, you will fall in love with this song... so relaxing and calming, although it's a mid-tempo number. Hugs and kisses from your dear friend Gerry :-)
Ohh alright Gerry
I like "Time Passages" by All Stewart that's a masterpiece song in music and writing!
@@RubenRodriguez-rw3ho yes, I agree ! Al Stewart has so many great songs... Running man is another of my favourites
@@troedelgerry I gotta start listening to more of his music, he really only had airplay on those two songs I know of, thanks!
Another very choice Ambrose. I think Gerry had a drinking problem too according to what i have read some time ago. I dont remember if he had other issues, but i guess so
Hi Ms. C., We crazy American, I think we pronounce Gerry as if it is an "J" (Gerry).. ♠W.G.
Ohhh ok
Nice new set you put together there - well done! Great reaction, too, to the best song about a street since Penny Lane! Like you I love the sax in this song! Here are a few more songs to add to your list of songs to react to one day: The Battle of Evermore by Heart, That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be by Carly Simon and One Less Bell To Answer by the Fifth Dimension! Keep up the great work on your channel with the excellent reactions!!!!!
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Hi Ambrose from the UK :-)
Really enjoy your videos and reactions, this is a song I grew up hearing, so great.
Well, it isn´t sad, I think. it´s powerful. Melancholy can be a source of strength. By the way, I´m an elderly :-)
Gerry used to take his mum out for walks to avoid his alcoholic, abusive dad. Then Gerry succumbed to the same illness. His best songs were equal to Paul McCartney's. It's so sad.
Who doesn't love great sax?? Smooth as a baby's bum.
DO HEART OF THE SUNRISE AND TO BE OVER BY YES
The song is actually about him overcoming adversity and depression so hopefully that quells your interpretation of the tune.
Yeah but its also about punishment. Smtn to consider
This is a depressing song, but it came from a depressing time, the 1970s. Music is a reflection of the time in which it was created.
Please do a reaction video to the song Two Occasions (live remix). It's a song by a group called The Deele. It will touch your loving heart. It's my gift to you. **the live remix**
This song is basically about Gerry Rafferty's struggle with dealing with the music industry when all he wanted was to live a simple life and make good music.
What ! What ! You haven't got a clue, You shouldn't talk if you don't know what you're talking about. Man what a fool you are,
You look great by the way 😉
You should react to Boney M River's of babylon next 😉
Please try " I should've known better" a British Soul classic from Mica Paris...you won't regret it..!
Hi, play Get Together, by The YoungBloods
Try this one from the same album to cheer you up. A joyous classic from Gerry about his young daughter Martha. " Mattie's Rag" czcams.com/video/eJlto2IFTN0/video.html
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Two things:
1) I hate fake eyelashes
2) I love it when people feel pretty, and ignore dumbasses like me on the internet. You keep doing you, and don't listen to knuckleheads like me. You are fantastic.
Thank you for the work that you do, and keep doing it.
You came closer than any other reviewer I have heard. The singer is talking about a girl. She went to the big city, thinking it would be easy, but finding out it's not that at all. She meets a loser there, one who talks big but has no follow through, just booze and "one night stands" (cheating on her?). He's never going to actually settle down in some little town, cause he's a "rolling stone". But, in the last verse, she realizes her error and leaves the city and him, going back home.
What is so sad??
It's heartfelt, beautiful, and haunting.
Emotions have more complexity and nuance; than just happiness or sadness.
It’s sad because like the character who dreams about buying some land and giving up the one night stands but in actuality is going to continue living his life not realizing his dreams the narrator is resigned to the fact that he is probably going to be the same. The song is actually about disappointments and unfulfilled dreams and how people get ground down by life. The last line is uplifting as the sun is shining and he’s going home. So there is always the possibility of finding happiness. But that is the rosy vision. The reality is he’s going to be just like the guy who said he’s going to settle down and give up the booze. He’s not. The narrator is going to be happy in a year but that’s just something he tells himself.
There’s the dream and then There’s the realty. I won’t deny that it’s haunting and beautiful but is also very sad.
Please react to Garry Rafferty right down the line!
You're hairstyle here is exceptionally beautiful.
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Hi btw gerry is pronounced jerry