Behind The Song Episode 34: Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street"

[@FionaEm]

One of the best songs of all time, and my absolute favourite. Each element works perfectly with the others. Have never tired of it in all these years.

[@liam9307]

I can vividly remember the summer of 1978 lying in the sun at a local lake in Georgia and hearing that sax solo ring out from a boom box. A totally epic memory from an epic song.

[@notsofast60]

Great to hear the backstory on this one. Loved that sax on this, but the guitar solo was epic as well. Thank you

[@regaltip8A]

Probably one of the greatest pop songs of all time

[@scottbaker7166]

Thank you! Always wanted to know more about this song.❤

[@behindthesongpodcast]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@AlanRafferty]

Lieber & Stoller did not write ANY of the Stealers Wheel songs. They produced the first album, but all songs were written by Gerry & Joe Egan.

[@FionaEm]

I didn't think that sounded right!

[@escapefelicity2913]

janda!

[@johnalucard7860]

One of rocks best.so perfect.such a time capsule of the period. I can't imagine my childhood without hearing this daily everywhere. From cars houses on the street in stores. This song was the 70s.

[@kevintrawick1278]

Yes! Baker Street and Dont fear the Reaper

[@Photoking26]

Saw an interview with Ravenscroft. He stated that he was out of tune playing the sax on Baker Street. Wow.

[@behindthesongpodcast]

Wow!

[@yurivivar8947]

I think he inspired in Edgar Allan Poe.