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Gerry Rafferty is a huge talent, but a reluctant star. Management struggles and sundry other hindrances limited his output, but couldn't avert the Scot from releasing two legendary singles -- the Tarantino-ized "Stuck in the Middle With You" and the unforgettable "Baker Street," the latter included on this record. Just a glimpse of John Patrick Byrne's cool cover art lets the listener know City to City houses Rafferty's day in the sun as he conquers the world one metropolis at a time, his guitar and amp in tow. Setting out in his apocalyptic "Ark," each song radiates the confidence of a master craftsman cruising in his prime, constructing brilliant pop confections with top-flight support while awaiting the crunch of civilization. The dreamy reality check "Baker Street" rightfully remains one of the greatest cuts in pop history. Forever-lost B-side "Big Change in Weather" further demonstrates Rafferty was on a rare roll. Domestic valentine "Right Down the Line" snugly followed to the height of the charts, and third release, "Home and Dry," while not of an immortal status, stands as a quality song. He even stomps out a smooth hoedown on the title track. Rafferty's turns of phrase and tight composition skills create a fresh sound and perspective all his own. Any diverse style (and he attempts many) filters through his unique mindset, resulting in a classic platter buoyed by many moments of sheer genius. "Whatever's written in your heart, that's all that matters."
© Doug Stone /TiVo
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Barbara Dickson, Vocals - Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Graham Preskett, Mandolin, Fiddle - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Jerry Donahue, Guitar - Tommy Eyre, Piano - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Glen Le Fleur, Tambourine - Henry Spinetti, Drums
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Graham Preskett, Strings Arranger - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Raphael Ravenscroft, Saxophone - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Keyboards, Moog - Hugh Burns, Guitar - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Glen Le Fleur, Percussion - Nigel Jenkins, Guitar - Henry Spinetti, Drums
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Brian Cole, Steel Guitar - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Organ, Piano - Hugh Burns, Guitar - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Glen Le Fleur, Percussion - Henry Spinetti, Drums
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
ROGER BROWN, Background Vocals - Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar, Background Vocals - Brian Cole, Steel Guitar - Paul Jones, Harmonica - Graham Preskett, Fiddle - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Hugh Murphy, Producer, Tambourine - Tommy Eyre, Keyboards - Rab Noakes, Background Vocals - Hugh Burns, Electric Guitar - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - John McBurnie, Background Vocals - Vivian McAuliff, Background Vocals - Henry Spinetti, Drums
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Brian Cole, Steel Guitar - Graham Preskett, Synthesizer - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Micky Moody, Guitar - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Piano, Moog - Hugh Burns, Guitar - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Glen Le Fleur, Tambourine - Henry Spinetti, Drums
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Brian Cole, Dobro - Graham Preskett, Synthesizer, Fiddle - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Piano - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Henry Spinetti, Drums
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Barbara Dickson, Background Vocals - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Piano, Moog - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Joanna Carlin, Background Vocals
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Graham Preskett, Strings Arranger - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Composer, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Piano, Moog - Hugh Burns, Guitar - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Nigel Jenkins, Guitar - Henry Spinetti, Drums
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Brian Cole, Steel Guitar - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Raphael Ravenscroft, Saxophone - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Organ, Piano - Hugh Burns, Guitar - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Glen Le Fleur, Drums - Willy Ray, Accordion
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Gary Taylor, Bass Guitar - Graham Preskett, Fiddle - Barry Hammond, RecordingEngineer - Gerry Rafferty, Producer, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Hugh Murphy, Producer - Tommy Eyre, Organ, Piano - Hugh Burns, Guitar - Dec O'Doherty, MixingEngineer - Glen Le Fleur, Percussion - Henry Spinetti, Drums - Andy Fairweather-Low, Guitar
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Album review
Gerry Rafferty is a huge talent, but a reluctant star. Management struggles and sundry other hindrances limited his output, but couldn't avert the Scot from releasing two legendary singles -- the Tarantino-ized "Stuck in the Middle With You" and the unforgettable "Baker Street," the latter included on this record. Just a glimpse of John Patrick Byrne's cool cover art lets the listener know City to City houses Rafferty's day in the sun as he conquers the world one metropolis at a time, his guitar and amp in tow. Setting out in his apocalyptic "Ark," each song radiates the confidence of a master craftsman cruising in his prime, constructing brilliant pop confections with top-flight support while awaiting the crunch of civilization. The dreamy reality check "Baker Street" rightfully remains one of the greatest cuts in pop history. Forever-lost B-side "Big Change in Weather" further demonstrates Rafferty was on a rare roll. Domestic valentine "Right Down the Line" snugly followed to the height of the charts, and third release, "Home and Dry," while not of an immortal status, stands as a quality song. He even stomps out a smooth hoedown on the title track. Rafferty's turns of phrase and tight composition skills create a fresh sound and perspective all his own. Any diverse style (and he attempts many) filters through his unique mindset, resulting in a classic platter buoyed by many moments of sheer genius. "Whatever's written in your heart, that's all that matters."
© Doug Stone /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:53:19
- Main artists: Gerry Rafferty
- Composer: Gerry Rafferty
- Label: Parlophone UK
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.
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