David Lee Roth - Baker Street

A classic version of Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street”, redone by the great one- David Lee Roth.
If you know by now how much I love that old red bomb of Dave’s, I had to add her to this video. Featuring Daves’s 51’ Merc, illustrated by me.
With everything going on in the world today, we all need a little David Lee Roth in our lives to make things better.
Enjoy!
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Here is a nice write-up from 2016 written by the VHND! Give it a read:
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[@MrEedelgad]

Excellent cover, we could say that he "respected" the essence of the song and still gave it his personal stamp. Good for David Lee Roth. 🇨🇷

[@820hurleyj]

I've never been a DLR fan, but the way he did this cover just upped my opinion of him.

[@stratluvr]

well said and that is why DLR is great ,simply put he has his own personal stamp to put on any song he chooses and sadly most singers do not

[@helenfelton2845]

I was ready to mock but am full of respect.... what lovely singing nHappy/sad THANK YOU DLR❤❤❤

[@johndurant8687]

Gerry Rafferty - most under-appreciated artist of all time!

[@bojangles713]

Agreed 💯👍🤘

[@820hurleyj]

He was a very special talent. We lost him too soon.

[@raijaarain]

I think same! G.R. was originaali sinne and much Bitter! ( I have this LP) 3:21 3:24

[@raijaarain]

Original singer

[@raijaarain]

Much BETTER

[@davidcaponetto]

If I've said it once, I've said it a lot! Life is better with David Lee Roth in it.

[@mattleblanc6066]

😂 yup! No doubt about that!!

[@RawOlympia]

[@godphoenix66x]

👍❤️👍

[@arth3102]

Just like Diamond Dave , I don't run with the devil anymore but I can certainly take a stroll down Baker Street with Dave anytime. Thanks Dave, keep moving forward and never stop singing brother.🙏🙏🙏

[@goldenthug9]

As a black dude growing up I can still remember the outta body experience I had in 1978 hearing "Running With the Devil" for the very first time! How can a guitar sound better than Hendrix? Are there three guitarists? Eruption wtf??Who's the singer omg the singer!!! King Edward and Diamond Dave!! Saw them 4 times live. This here is well done so cool Thnx Diamond DLR

[@joehernandez6260]

Yes it is

[@mattleblanc6066]

❤

[@Tony-q8g]

There are no borders in music....🇺🇸

[@scottyb3511]

Still remember hearing VH I for the 1st time. Only album i can say that about. Snowy day in Feb 78, I'd been shoveling snow for sak $. Went to weed guys house. This arse whole (bully, not weed guy) plugs in an 8track and spun the volume. Hear (1st time) thump thump thump thump of RWTD. Then the twing where EVH strums the strings right in front of string stops. Within the next 10 minutes music had changed (for the better)

[@kenbrown5449]

Before listening: I love covers when done well. After listening: I liked this cover.

[@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO]

For Me: After listening, there is STILL no equal to the original.

[@user-jq4bu4nk2s]

Diamond Dave Strikes Again!

[@darrinvandemark4781]

Just sing within your range like this and fans will come back Dave!

[@muffinman4353]

He can't, that's the problem....

[@RaiderfanCali]

My thoughts EXACTLY as I was listening to this.

[@farrington7971]

Dave’s vocals are triple tracked which is fine I always double track on my records.

[@arnettfiles340]

Diamond Dave offers up a real gem.

[@kbusby4824]

Indeed.

[@MikeBrown-lh4ex]

The original is a stone cold classic and this is 💯 legit great from Dave!! I love this song no matter who does it. Dave will always be the driver of my musical journey bus 🎤

[@lagunasoroco]

Karaoke hour with Diamond Dave must be the coolest thing ever!

[@ccowan77]

😂😂😂

[@aaroncornforth2638]

Love him or hate him Diamond Dave is one the greatest front men ever!!!

[@Full_Name]

Right on!! I’d put him atop right beside Robert Plant and Steve Tyler

[@briandelgado4985]

I see DLR i click.... simple

[@lostinwonderland1395]

Diamond Dave your voice is legendary! Great rendition of a great song❤

[@MdlAgedHeadbanger]

While no one would ever confuse him for Glenn Hughes, this is a wonderful reminder that Dave really can sing.

[@flyingburritobro68]

Like producer Ted Templeman said - he could do one phrase at a time and we would piece it together. It would take forever! He cannot sing period

[@hyperdog67]

@@flyingburritobro68 go see him live and make that claim.

[@dan-ws2sf]

Guys, he was a decent vocalist 30-40 years ago, but he’s like 70 now. And he, nor anyone else, ever claimed he was Freddy Mercury . So cut the crap🙄

[@JefAlanLong]

This is heavily pitch corrected.

[@princesstna925]

​@@dan-ws2sfhe IS the number #2 front man next to Freddie.❤

[@jeffjacobs1963]

Thanks Dave. Very cool. Cranking it up and headed to the patio

[@user-vu2fd9bo7s]

I've listened to this version a few times now and I'd say you did a great job Dave. Thanks Mr Roth for making my teen years in the 80s frickin rad . Your voice brings back a lot of great memories.

[@mattleblanc6066]

Hear hear!!

[@frankrice1253]

You go Diamond Dave. Totally killer. 💎

[@RawOlympia]

Awesome to be here listening to this right now ~thnx DLR ~

[@scotttemple7844]

David Lee Roth Is 1 of a kind and a hero In my book That can never be replaced. Thanks for the memories dave.

[@robinbailey6843]

Keep ‘em coming Dave!

[@chrissharkey9644]

Great! A great tune to redo for the new Generations to enjoy!

[@texastank9413]

This is the kind of thing where DLR shines. More of this Dave. Great job!

[@Ramalito]

Is Dave doing Baker Street well? Yes. Do we need this cover? No. You better spend your time listening to the original album. City to city is a masterpiece

[@nibortrackmaniamovieworks7249]

Yes. City to City is a masterpiece. I grew up with him. RIP Gerry

[@scooter2377]

@@Ramalito don't need the cover or the original 70s radio Schlock get out of the Dinosaur bone yard

[@Rob-dp3vr]

"Need". Aren't you precious.

[@scooter2377]

I'm DAMNED precious IM F**KING adorable

[@Revelator2025]

@@scooter2377keep telling yourself that Kojak

[@TLGZOID]

The world is better with Dave in it.

[@mattleblanc6066]

Good tribute to a great and underrated artist.. thanks Dave! Love ya brother!

[@danz114j]

Dave's "quieter" voice suits this masterpiece perfectly, top notch rendition!

[@dukejupiter9469]

when the 🎸solo starts like a cry of a seagull it still gets me goosebumps. Awesome rendition here💪🤟

[@Colin32269]

I met Gerry Rafferty in the cafe in Stirling Scotland over 30 years ago now,he was a nice fella

[@mattleblanc6066]

Very cool!!

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

I wasn't expecting a straight read - respect. It's a jewel from God.

[@whatarefriends4]

My dad had Gerry on vinyl so so of the first records I experienced as a child. To know Dave is into him is just another connection I’ve always felt with Dave. He seems to be the one to evaluate culture for us

[@nickybigg1773]

Hell yeah Dave! Rafferty would completely approve. You captured the essence yet added your own to it!

[@brianjones5721]

Diamond Dave strikes again. Gold.

[@duosonic391]

My first time hearing DLR's cover of this, and I am enjoying it. I love the original by Rafferty as my mother introduced me to it growing up in the 80s. I also love the cover by the Foo Fighters. RIP Gerry Rafferty.

[@merlinames9197]

Such a great cover! Love the original, Love this one too! Diamond Dave!

[@Doormaster77]

Can't hold back this kind of artistry! Thanks, Dave!

[@daspencer4537]

I saw "David Lee Roth" and "Baker Street", and I was expecting excellence. I most certainly was not let down! Thank you for this!

[@stratluvr]

sometimes its nice to hear a rock singer not screaming

[@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO]

PANAMA!!!!

[@stratluvr]

@@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO Dave doesn't need to scream is what I'm saying ,he has a smooth voice that is like the rock version of Dean Martin

[@scooter2377]

He's NOT A SINGER

[@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO]

@@scooter2377 I tend to agree

[@CP-tb4fl]

@@scooter2377 Respectfully, I think he IS, actually. This is well done and not just anyone could have done it.

[@tedjohnson512]

Wow! Outta da trees and on to yo knees back for the attack it's Diamond David Lee ROTH ! Excellent !!!!! Look forward to hearin more!!!

[@nicholasbrus8628]

The original is and always will be the best version of this song and this cover reminded me of this great song.

[@user-mx1fn5fi9i]

Justvasbgood if not better , nic...but I'm an original VH nut

[@thomastarwater2989]

Gerry Rafferty is smiling down from heaven. David Lee Roth did it right.

[@Gerry-C]

He's rolling in his grave 😭

[@chrissharkey9644]

By far The best singing he has done so far!

[@nickn1782]

That was a pleasant surprise.

[@Doug-nr3gh]

I'm a percussionist so I dig it alot ! Gotta have sax synth drums on the original were also great ! Dave sounds good here too ! Nicely done !

[@MrRatastic]

I like as much as the original- the sax interpretation of the riff is very cool

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Great to hear that still out there singing. Thanks for this performance, enjoyed it.

[@sherryleelawson3449]

How'd I miss this... I've played this 100s of time for one's to see how great DLR is on so many points as a musician and singer. I love this rendition of Baker St. Love you DD!

[@JDCUSA]

This was a fine cover as expected by Dave.

[@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO]

That car reminds me of the taxi in Heavy Metal!

[@jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643]

"Cute, but stupid..." -Harry Cannon😂

[@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO]

@@jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643 Most of them seem to be, unfortunately...

[@billdavis1148]

Legendary. Thanks so much Dave!

[@getlost3346]

Nice! Roth is very talented.

[@ccowan77]

😂

[@darthg6505]

Very well done! We need more DAVE!!!!! We need our Dave fix!!!!! More! More! More! More! More! More! More! More! More! Thank You!

[@morecowbell918]

Love the graphics, cool friggen car... 🌙

[@chiefwhitenoise5227]

Couldn't drive it around the block in Chicago 🙂

[@chriskroll4166]

Nobody goes to Chicago anymore man. So uncool. 😮​@@chiefwhitenoise5227

[@chiefwhitenoise5227]

@@chriskroll4166 50 yrs of Democrat management does that 😂

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

By coincidence that is the car from ZZ Top's She Love My Automobile.

[@SubidubidubiDu1]

@@chiefwhitenoise5227 If you wanna enjoy your car's performance and a good song you dont drive around the block, you hlt the highway

[@aaronm4782]

The one song that does not require a vocal performance

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Yes. DLR cannot carry a tune in a bucket.

[@dan-ws2sf]

⁠but I’m sure you can🙄and Dave is like 70 years old now

[@williamsmith5549]

The Band OWNS this cover, OMG! Sax, Guitar, Drumset, Bass -- they really are spectacular here. Dave of course channels Gerry Rafferty jes fine. Thanks for posting this!

[@Timbo150]

Come on Dave let’s put this and your other songs on a full length Vinyl or cd???? Yes us Gen X fans still buy them!!! Love this track and all of your releases!! Looking forward to MORE!!

[@greghooper9797]

I love what DLR did with this and never would have expected the song! We love you Dave and keep being you

[@davediaz5127]

I had this on a 45 in my early teens. Loved it then, love it now...this is good, I liked it.

[@lefty6string]

I like it. When he doesn't try to scream, Dave's got a great voice. 🤘

[@Dean67]

Thanks for shedding some light on these golden covers and sharing them in such quality!

[@DAVER2888]

You knocked it out of the ball park David Lee sounds good!

[@JB-dm5gm]

Very nicely done here. Dave always delivers great vocal tracks. He is the man.

[@adamweston4152]

When i hear this song I always think of the time i was on holiday in Italy and I was in a café bar and they were playing baker street on repeat on the jukebox, it was 1980 and I was 10yrs old, that was a great evening and I have loved this song ever since, thanks Dave and a huge thank you to Gerry.

[@semmcstevenson]

Dave sounds great here. Dave using his awesome bluesy voice .

[@mr.c8033]

The Diamond...Back to his roots. Many people may not know that VH use to tear up the Hollywood Strip playing covers. Even disco songs! Believe it. And they killed it! All with respect to the track while lighting it on fire with their energy.

[@MetalMcfly]

You are very correct! I have an audio only video on my channel of Van Halen covering Led Zeppelin's "The Rover" back in 1976 if you want to hear Eddie absolutely shred that tune. He was only 21 yrs old at the time and the audio is from the soundboard recording of the show. Check it out!

[@mr.c8033]

@@MetalMcfly That is awesome. I'll DEF check it out.

[@arnettfiles340]

The rearview mirror isn't for looking back, it's to see how cool you look.

[@hippytouristguidestotheuni2477]

Word

[@EDIFnikkor]

nice one Dave .. 🤙

[@WilliamdeSouzaSantos-kv9pc]

Ecletic , Sorpreendent , Genius , Amazing ! Great David Lee Roth .

[@jeffreyg607]

Salute the 70s, y'all! My HS years. The best. 80s, too.

[@AdrianaLaCerva126]

Agree 1000%

[@ralphbenites1312]

Great version of this song.👍🎤

[@chuckarmstrong6987]

Thanks for the cover, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Sax was on fire, the rhythm flowing, guitar singing in soprano and Dave at his bluesy best. An amazing homage, Thanks again!

[@hellomyfriend67]

YEAH!!!!! This is so great. THANK YOU!!

[@thestig7603]

The infamous Panama car!

[@davecampbellknowledgeleader]

Brilliant, Dave! Love that song always will ya done good✅

[@stephenspencer4672]

You know this is actually a pretty impressive cover. Way to go Dave!😊❤

[@elian222]

Wow - that Sax player was chewing the scenery 👍💥🔥

[@topJimmyP1984]

Great song and cover of it , brings back good memories!

[@elviragarofalo3035]

Dave your animated videos are great!! I love your voice my favorite singer!! ❤Beautiful car, impeccable image!! I hope many more videos!! Blessings to you!!💫💜🙏 

[@GeezerNerdRox]

Now that there is the good stuff…..🔥🎸🤘🎶🔥😁

[@briankady1456]

One of my favorite songs.

[@johnfrancis1525]

Bravo David! you really got us!

[@sherryswisher8911]

This shows how good the Rafferty version is. It has such deep soul and the Video is great.

[@soulsurvivor4499]

Excellent! I think David Lee Roth would be proud and he's actually one of the coolest and smartest dudes it would be great to meet him. He is a force by himself and he's pretty humble I believe regardless of what people say.

[@robertbaker3174]

Nice. I never knew he did a cover of this.😊

[@charlesoliver2535]

Me neither. Might be AI generated. Gonna look it up.

[@charlesoliver2535]

@@robertbaker3174 Appears he did in 2016.

[@Littlebiglibrary]

Wow! He nailed it.!

[@jakemore2024]

This song has special meaning to me..Dave did good

[@jamiefoyers2800]

Good cover...it stays faithful to the original version. However the sax bit ain't got "the soul" of the original. That's the only thing...needs a wee bit o' Scottish soul magic sprinkled stardust...

[@williamweston6771]

Agree. Sounds like a kazoo!

[@randymanx2674]

Why it’s called a ‘cover’ perhaps..

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

I'm hearing the same thing that you are but as a musician I know exactly what it is. The sax player felt inclined to try to put his own style on an iconic sax part that is the hook of the song. He took the separation between the notes out where he should have been playing staccato he took the I'm here in the same thing that you are but as a musician I know exactly what it is. The sax player felt inclined to try to put his own style on an iconic sax part that is the hook of the song and smooth it out where he should have been using staccato to separate the notes which was bad enough but the slide between two of the notes left the second note flat for longer than it should have been and I guess that was for the sake of emotion? But the effect was basically it just made it sound like a teenager with a saxophone trying to sound grown up.

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

​@@randymanx2674and that's why covering an iconic song is so tricky. You have to know where the line is between paying tribute and trying to needlessly make it sound like you wrote it.

[@jamiefoyers2800]

@@randymanx2674 But never as good as an original...it's a bad copy and got lost in translation somewhere...

[@andrerone8208]

I remember the original version of the song when I was a kid yes I'm showing my age but I'm going to have to say diamond Dave did a fine job on this cover what more needs to be said it's Diamond Dave😊

[@terrypaul2023]

Dave this was so Good !! I really enjoyed this . Good job

[@elvislives-gl4rv]

Second song I've heard from his recent works. Both real good. Very good.

[@timothymhuegel4159]

Pretty perfect cover on a pretty perfect song. Emotive and mysterious Dave captures the essence of the song without being a carbon or a parody which isn't easy cuz the song is subtle. Kudos to the guitarist who just nailed this. Love it!

[@Invisibluefoo]

Dave my hands down absolute fav😊

[@tomsacilowski2554]

Wow, I am floored that this is DLR singing, and it's a great rendition of the song. Well done!

[@chibmeow]

One of my favorite cover song by Dave, but there was no good visuals (except Bbq video). This one fits so well with the song and Dave. Thank you so much for creating this.

[@MR.B00_]

The consummate rock star. Love you David!

[@marlonmitchell355]

He is finally back to his skyscraper vibe.

[@cygnusx-1862]

Had no idea that DLR remade this, cool stuff brother.

[@Drivehead103]

Foo fighters do a fantastic version also

[@prayforthe_1644]

@@Drivehead103 Foo fighters are PLASTIC

[@sarasarah1810]

Dang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well done dave, well done indeed.

[@LittleDebbie-ex6kb]

I luv David Lee Roth...

[@BazookaToe]

Badass cover of this song.

[@juliobahamundi7062]

First song i REALLY like from David