FIRST TIME HEARING THIS SUPER SAXY SONG! Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street (REACTION)

[@FlashGormless]

One of the greatest records of all time in my opinion.

[@guidosarducci]

👆👆👍👍

[@crackpot148]

I agree 100%.

[@tonybennett4159]

Yes, both the song itself and the album "City to City" from which it comes.

[@colrhodes377]

I agree 👍

[@alphacrusis2632]

And one of the greatest intro's too

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

RIP Gerry Rafferty a great Scottish Singer/Songwriter!❤

[@garyjordan4735]

Back in the day, you couldn't walk into a pub without hearing this blasting out of the jukebox. All the best.

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

So true. I remember it everywhere. Best jam.

[@zinnia2980]

Baker Sreet is such a classic. Gerry Rafferty"s Right Down The Line is one of my favourite songs, too ❤

[@richardprescott6322]

I was a Police officer working out of Baker Street London. It has/ had a firing range below as used by espionage officers in WW2. Baker Street was also where the letter box where Danger mouse lived and worked. A British kids cartoon character. Brilliant song.

[@sirkat344]

Nice to hear a reference to Danger Mouse! Yeah- I'm over here in Oklahoma, USA, but love DM. Shelock Holmes lived at 13 Baker St, too. ;)

[@sirkat344]

*Sherlock

[@SJSpode114]

And many people forget the excellent guitar solo - concentrating on the sax solos.

[@steve8uk]

Loved DM and the immense Penfold 😁

[@SJSpode114]

@ “Cripes DM….”

[@anthonysharp8079]

Thank you for playing this classic. That sax riff is iconic to our generation. Take care. Love to both. R.I.P. Gerry.

[@Aoife-u5x]

My favourite song ever...ir was huge! he was a lovely Scotsman.❤ Baker Street is here in London. It's about musicians in London struggling to make it. I met him when I was 18.in a club in London..im 66. He was a lovely guy. Baker Street was on the video. ThatsBaker Street

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

I love it when people dream up the meaning of a song, because it makes sense in their head, when the person who wrote it said it was about something completely different. The level of confidence is wonderful.

[@andymccurley1]

What a load of bo..oks!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@The.Magnificent.one.2025]

A lovely Scotsman? Is there such a thing?

[@Topgooner01]

Gerry Rafferty is the singer. Baker Street is such a classic, and I never get tired of listening to it. Most people seem to think that Gerry was a one hit wonder....but nothing could be further from the truth. He had grat hits with "Stuck in the middle with you", "Right down the line"....but there was one song that had it all, and will have your foot tapping in overdrive, called "Get it right next time"....totally brilliant!

[@andrewcoffield5835]

Get it right next time is a classic

[@Topgooner01]

@andrewcoffield5835 Absolutely

[@kevinduff3584]

Night Owl and Royal Mile too!

[@paulbantick8266]

Listening to it on a Linn record system blows yer' socks off.

[@markwilkie3677]

Yeah get it right next time is a fantastic tune.

[@LethamHill]

What a classic. Brought back so many memories. Gerry was from nr Glasgow, my home town, and was in The Humblebums with Billy Connolly in the early seventies. I remember seeing them at Glasgow University Men's Union one lunchtime - yes, there were separate men's and women's unions then. They both went their separate ways, and both were successful. Baker Street is in central London. Big Tube station and fictional home of Sherlock Holmes. I believe Gerry was staying there for a while - "trying to give up the booze and the one night stands". Died too early. RIP Gerry.

[@iwasinnamuknow]

Billy Connolly has a great story about Gerry getting involved in an argument between a builder and client. I can't remember where he talks about it though

[@kevinduff3584]

Gerry was from Paisley and Baker Street is arguably the greatest track ever released by a Scottish act I wonder if Mike and Jessica are familiar with Stuck in the middle with u if they're familiar with Reservoir Dogs then they will be!

[@GinMae]

Yes, I didn't know about him playing with Billy Connolly... but I loved this song... I will always remember the first time I heard it... 18-19 yrs. old.. living in Milwaukee.. getting out of work a little early on a Friday afternoon.. paycheck cashed.. whole weekend and whole life, really ahead... driving along the Lakefront... sun shining, windows down... sounded exactly like freedom and possibility - .. lol

[@colrhodes377]

You beat me to all that info! 😂

[@angussoutter7824]

Fae Paisley not that i’m from thier

[@garyfallows1123]

Gerry Rafferty was a musical genius up there with the best, he had a big hit with Stealers Wheel, (Stuck In The Middle With You) in '72 before his solo success, he has a big catalogue of music, two of his other big hits where, Get It Right Next Time and Night Owl, he unfortunately passed away in 2011 🇬🇧

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

Wow I knew he and Billy Connolly were a twosome. But just hitting me that one went on to be the greatest standup and Gerry Rafferty went on to be one of the greatest writers and performers....look s like john Lennon here lol

[@FreddyKurganNimmo]

"Right Down The Line" was another hit single from the same album as "Baker Street", *_City To City_*

[@tonic8945]

That sax still makes my heart soar like it did the first time I heard it ❤

[@chassetterfield9559]

Prior to this song, Baker Street's major claim to fame was as the location of [mythical] Sherlock Holmes' [mythical] rooms at 221b Baker St.

[@eternallearner4753]

When music was music, made by artists with talent. Thanks for making my afternoon ❤🇬🇧

[@davebox588]

True, and I never tire of listening this song, but there's a channel on YT called IIRC Produce Like a Pro that goes to great depth in explaning how this song was produced and recorded. Rafferty was a genius, but it certainly wasn't just a bunch of guys in a room.

[@eternallearner4753]

@ Thanks, Dave, I’m sure I’ll find that very interesting. Many thanks for sharing

[@MiaMidol]

That is the short version listen to it in full without interruptions it is addictive.

[@jillosler9353]

I'm with you Jess about the saxophone 😊😋 - especially a tenor sax! Phew!!! 😉

[@pittaloaf1]

Hazel O Conner Will You! A Beautiful Song and what a Sax Solo!

[@camriley]

The song seems to be ending then tht sax really kicks in. Stunning.

[@kevinduff3584]

Eighth Day is amazing too it's very apocolayptic that's true but it's a cracker!

[@timholder6825]

Raphael Ravenscroft (here and on Floyd's, Final Cut/Gunners Dream, solo) and Wesley Magoogan on, Will You, The three best sax licks/solos ever. Hard to put one above the other on those three, but my vote would be for Gunners Dream.

[@ImBigDave79]

Fun fact... Gerry was in a band with Billy Connolly from 69 to 71

[@TheDarkhorse1947]

The Humblebums with Tam Harvey

[@michellemybelle2263]

I did not know this!! thanks for sharing

[@Sheffield_Steve]

"Get right Next Time" & "Night Owl" are another of my favourites from Gerry Rafferty. 💯👍

[@kevdoe3360]

Yes mate, those tracks are the nuts! 👍

[@clive4949]

This came out when I was sixteen, heading out on a Friday night in a Mini. Baker Street blasting on oversized speakers through a tape player. 4 teenagers full of spunk and vigor heading to a house party. What a soundtrack I had the privilege of listening to, as I grew into a man. Much of which will be enjoyed 200 years from now.

[@Shabenn]

Damn! That was fun! That reaction was fantastic. As a person who grew up with this music. This was radio when I was a kid. It makes me happy to see those younger than me enjoy and appreciate it so.

[@davidmcc8727]

Everyone in the U.K. aged over 65 knows this classic song! This is actually the shortened version of the song

[@willswomble7274]

Gerry was a pal of Billy Connolly in early days. G. had to move way down to London to access the recording industry. He died of alcoholism 040111 aged 63. The iconic song lives forever.

[@MrDevintcoleman]

I can’t imagine people hearing this for the very first time because that opening lead up to the “drop” of the sax and heavy piano always gets me pumped up. So, not knowing that’s coming and then experiencing it… it must be awesome!

[@johnmcsporran3090]

Gerry was also in a group called Stealers Wheel. Their song 'Stuck in the middle with You' featured in the film Reservoir Dogs. Gerry was from Ferguslie Park in Paisley.

[@davidstill4955]

Wound down to Baker St on the Metropolitan Line hundreds of times, the novelty of this song playing in my head never wore off. The last tube station before Baker St coming into London town on the Metro Line is above ground, so the trip from Finchley Rd to Baker St Station is all downhill...

[@GaryMarshall-o5g]

gerry was in steelers wheel prior to his solo work which includes this classic , enjoy x

[@richardrejmer8721]

Gerry Rafferty had a previous band called "Stealer's Wheel" who had a HUGE hit called "Stuck In The Middle With You" On the breakup of the band there arose a whole mess of legal problems and complicated legal battles about royalties etc. . the usual band arguments. Gerry had to routinely go from his home in Glasgow, Scotland to Baker Street in London to see his lawyers and strategise etc. He would stay in a friend's apartment nearby when he was in London for these visits, and the song is loosely based on conversations he had with his friend while staying in his apartment. The stress. . The drinking. . The worry. . etc. THAT'S what the song is about.

[@1903Zippy]

Gerry Rafferty is a musical legend. Many associate him with only Baker Street but if you were to listen to his catalogue you'd see his talent was unmatched. My go to artist. Absolutely love Gerry's work. RIP Gerry.

[@paulsmith7791]

Up there as one of my favourite ever songs. Just pure perfection from start to finish 👌

[@grahamtravers4522]

It is, but I've always sorta wished that the final verse would combine the sax riff AND the guitar solo at the same time ...

Can’t believe you guys have never heard this before - it’s iconic.

Plus Gerry was from my home town of Paisley, Scotland

[@Daniel-deMerrivale]

This song defines the mid seventies for me in Wimbledon Village, SW19. Driving around in my Triumph Stag, top down, girlfriends, music, sunny days and warm light nights, lots of laughter and excitement.

[@sharonalexander4327]

That sounds amazing

[@Daniel-deMerrivale]

@ I want to go back Sharon 👍🏻❤️

[@keegan773]

Still get goose bumps when the Sax cuts in. I used to work in Baker Street for Burma Castrol back in the day.

[@malcshone4409]

The sax 🎷 is played by Rafael Ravenscroft. He also plays it on a song called “ Pledge Pin” by Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, on his first solo album “ Pictures at Eleven”. I’m old and know stuff. Best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿!

[@roblinnell8382]

Jerry was a scottish singer/ songwriter, former lead singer of 'Steelers Wheel" This is special, In my opinion the greatest music of all time, one of my faves,

[@user-Terry314]

Gerry Rafferty used to play in a folk band with Billy Connolly. Baker Street is in London where the fictitious Sherlock Holmes lived.

[@markwakefield8533]

The Humblebums

[@user-Terry314]

@markwakefield8533 Your correct That's them.👍

[@markwakefield8533]

@@user-Terry314 did you ever hear the story about Gerry and Billy on tour in Germany sitting waiting in an office doubling as a changing room work their way through the phone book to see if anyone knew why there were no Hitlers listed

[@colsand]

This brings me back to life in my 20s, living in London and working just around the corner from Baker Street. Such a great track.

[@HaroldHobson-w6f]

Fantastic song and the saxophone days were the best, takes me back, I was 20 when this was released. Thank you for sharing. 😊😊😊😊

[@TicketyBoo.]

Yup. That's a memory jerker alright. I proposed to my wife with this playing in background. That would be 1978 and we're still together.

[@OldBloke]

I am so envious of you discovering all this superb music for the first time... god what memories of this song whilst I was at school.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Huge in Britain in ‘78. I worked in that area of the west end of London and Baker St was a bit dingy and a bit drab but it’s different now. Great days.

[@richardhowland9919]

Hi, in my humble opinion, there are four great songs with saxophones in Baker Street, Careless Whisper, Smooth Operator by Sade, and Will You by Hazel O'connor. I really think you would love the last song. It's still to this day one of the best saxophone songs.

[@ianstopher9111]

Member Berries. Back in the 70s leaving through North London to head north out of the city, my mum would play this song on her portable cassette player in the back of my dad's cab. The message seemed bleak but there was a ray of hope if you were willing to turn your life around. The song always takes me back there.

[@davidorourke3630]

Fun fact, Me and my sister used to babysit for the drummer Liam Genockey. We saw Gerry many times. We only found out who they were when we watched Top of The Pops when this reached Number 1😊😊

[@theCabbie2024]

Sorry to be pedantic .. but it never reached No.1 .. it peaked at No.3 (prevented from going any higher by 'Wuthering Heights' , 'Denis' and 'Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs' ..)

[@davidorourke3630]

@theCabbie2024 no worries. I didn't know that. I was very young at the time. I used to go into Liam's little back room which was a kind of sound room where he had a drum kit set up and tap away. He was great to all of us back then. He even used to come to the nearby park with us all for a game of football, or to be referee. Great memories👍

[@theCabbie2024]

@@davidorourke3630 It's one of the greatest injustices in music that it was not a No.1 single .. so I can forgive anyone for thinking it was .. One of the best singer/songwriters that the UK has ever produced .. R.I.P. Gerry

[@glenthompson8353]

Is that in Glasgow

[@theCabbie2024]

@@glenthompson8353 No Glen .. Baker St is in London

[@aldes16]

Just tell you s story about this song . When it came out in early 1978 my father had just passed away. When I was going to the funeral I popped into my local for a bit of dutch courage and this song was on the juke box. For years afterwards I got upset when I heard this song, even though I got to like the song, and several other Gerry Rafferty songs.

[@carolineskipper6976]

Now that was a trip down memory lane! That Sax part is so iconic- but the whole of the track is amazing!

[@arthurgatward7369]

that was the shorter version, the album track lasts longer.

[@colinbrown9549]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moaZqGhsmtV1msU is the longer version, glad you getting to know some of the 'older' stuff, younger folks are really missing out on how good some of these artists really are/were, Gerry Rafferty is a prime example of this

[@psiphon2808]

This is the shortest version that I've heard, sounds like it's been truncated?

[@jamesreid6521]

@RegenerationNationTV , This is the chart release version , there is a longer version just in case you want to add it to your ipods which lasts 6 mins 11 secs where that sax continues .

[@billydonaldson6483]

“Whatever’s Written In Your Heart” is a great song by this late great musician.

[@tmac160]

I don't know if Gerry knew how much he was loved. A huge talent with a great back catalogue of music.

[@michaelwhite8031]

It's such a melancholy song. I've walked down Baker Street many times on a rainy morning. This song brings back many good and bad memories.

[@KellySLC]

Always love peoples reaction when that killer guitar solo comes in out of nowhere and blends back perfectly inro the killer sax!

[@emucat1]

You could tell the quality of the radio station as to whether they faded/cut out on the solo or let it play. Classic.

[@glyngasson8450]

Fun fact, Gerry Rafferty used to be in a folk band with Billy Connolly called The Humblebums

[@ronspalding6946]

Brilliant song by a fantastic singer. Gerry was also in Stealers wheel, listen to "Stuck in the middle". Great reaction guys.

[@KevinLindsay64]

As many others have mentioned, Gerry was in a folk band with Billy Connolly. Also, the guy who played the incredible guitar solo was Hugh Burns, who went on to play for George Michael, bith in Wham! and also on George's solo work.

[@gordonrobertson6502]

Oh my, sooo many happy memories, London was just the best place ever from the late 70's to the late 90's. Damn I miss it.

[@NeilMcGovern-u5b]

RIP Gerry Rafferty , one of the smoothest voices ever in my opinion. That sax solo is something else. Widely regarded as the greatest ever. Love from Scotland.

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

Smooth synthesizer. A wailing sax! Lyrics worth a listen. Shredding the frets of the guitar! Thanks Gerry!

[@MartyMcCoy-b3y]

You got the short version. I was a little boy when this came out and the Sax and guitar blew my mind.

[@jamiemacdonald6899]

Gerry Rafferty always takes me back to family parties as a kid. It was my job to put the Night Owl vinyl on, my wee Ma's favourite album. All my Glasgow Aunties singing along. Heartwarming memories. As has been said he was in a folk band, The Humblebums with Billy Connolly.

[@AlanRafferty]

Great to hear this, Jamie. Gerry would be delighted.

[@jamiemacdonald6899]

@AlanRafferty his music was a huge part of my formative years. Since watching this reaction I've listened to Night Owl for the first time in ages. It's all in the Family Tree 😉

[@williamwallace5857]

One of the best singer/songwriters ever to come out of Scotland.

[@lesleyriseam1282]

I was in my early twenties when I moved to London . I went out with a guy who was a Session Musician . He lived with 3 other guys in a flat on Baker Street . The flat was one front door over the top of a dry cleaners . Next to an Escort Agency . It was all set out as a practice studio . I learned to play drums and they could all many instrument we played all the 80s hits . Then would go out at 4 am for snacks at the alnight deli . Meet up with some Musical theatre people and play till the next day . Baker Street memory lane for me . Thanks Mike annd Jess .

[@pieeaterwigan1]

Such a timeless song. The real track does go on for another 2-3 minutes. I love singing it. it certainly makes peoples ears prick up.

[@iainhughes8110]

BRILLIANT!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!😁♥️

[@JamesNiblock-g9k]

Thank you for playing one of my all time favourites along with another all time favourites that Gerry had a hit with stuck in the middle with you, a hit with a group called Steelers Wheel, but Gerry first achieved fame in his native Scotland in a folk group he started with the famous comedian Billy Connolly, the group was called the Stumblebums and as they did their shows, they discovered that Billy's humorous stories between the songs suited Billy more than his music and singing. Eventually they broke up and Billy's comedy career took off and Gerry carried on with his love of music with at least two of my most favourite music hits. Hope his gives you some background to the careers of two famous sons.

[@MarkmanOTW]

I used to play this with my band, and it always went down well. I'm a sax player, and getting back into playing having not played for some years. One of my all time favourite songs - bought the single when it came out in the 70's. 😊

[@nubbypk]

Jess: "When you hear saxophone, you automatically think Sexy" Mike: Where can I get a saxophone?

[@ericmorgan204]

Loved this one guys, as i always do when folks react to Baker Street, but very few have reacted to Get it right next time, which also has amazing sax btw.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I shall never forget this iconic song from Gerry Rafferty, sadly passed away 2011, aged 63 from liver failure. This particular song is so powerful. RIP Gerry 💔

[@ronwade6252]

Rafferty was a genius songwriter. I was in a pub in Cornwall in 1978 having a meal and drink when it was released. During the two hours we were there this was virtually the only thing played on the jukebox. Halcyon days.

[@grahamharley4895]

Magical composition. Reminds me of Al Stewart's 'Year of the Cat.' 4or 5 solos on that... Keys, sax, accoustic AND electric guitar. Overdose of quality!

[@paolow1299]

He was once in a Scottish folk group with Billy Connolly who played the Banjo they toured Universities and clubs hard to believe how famous they both became .Stuck in The Middle With You ) was his other big hit with (Stealers Wheel ) I believe .

[@LeeXRV]

One of my all-time favourites and I'm not even that old! (late 30's cough, cough). My dad always played it when I was a kid at Christmas and it is a great song, attached to great memories!

[@kirstieporteous2487]

Gerry was born and brought up in Paisley, my town. Grew up in the Ferguslie Park scheme and even named an album after it. Fabulous album. The Humblebums were primarily Gerry, Billy Connolly and Joe Egan…. only Billy left now 😢 R.I.P. Gerry and Joe 😢😢 Your music lives on…

[@alexcerdan4500]

Great song. Nice to hear it again after so long.

[@adrianhughes8143]

I am 60 years old and I remember this fantastic song which was around the late 1970's early 1980's. Baker Street is very famous around the world as it's the home street of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Doctor John Watson of 221B Baker Street here in London my home city. Ive been to Baker Street many times and yes 221B Baker Street actually exists but it once belonged to a Bank and it's offices, but it now belongs to another business. The song Baker Street is one of my favourite songs of all time. 💂‍♂️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇪

[@delskioffskinov]

I can't believe that you guys have quarter of a million subb amazing! Well! to be honest I can believe it, 'it's because you're both so down to earth and wholesome, a joy to watch and to listen to! so keep up the great work you do coz it's good to watch! Thank You!

[@RNTV]

It's hard for us to believe as well friend. Thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

[@scotmax8426]

One of the best tracks ever written. This talented man was from my home town, my mum knew him when she was young. I was friends with his nephew in school. A brilliant talent and gone far too soon. The stuff we missed! This guy was important and brilliant. And this sax has to be in the top three of all time (for me it's top) Great reaction!! :D cheers enjoyed that a lot.

[@Thunderer0872]

Big tune in the late 70s always on the radio even in recent years, Love that Sax such a Choon!

[@roseoconnor5938]

One of THE most iconic songs ever....just brilliant ❤❤❤❤

[@Russman-l5e]

Brilliant song,when this came out you heard it everywhere,pubs car radios.I still play it inmy car.Gerry i think was vastly underrated. Jess i think you would his song, "Right down the line"...stay safe guys and keep playing the oldies.

[@oliabid-price4517]

The full (original length) version of this fantastic creation was released many years later in around 1988 if I remember correctly. You REALLY need to hear that.

[@ruhiger69]

She is the First One that Hit every Point. Respect.

[@pauljohnstone180]

The hand drums in this are called conga drums. You stand to play them. Bongos are two really small drums that you sit and hold between your knees. Great reaction, PJ

[@lulusbackintown1478]

It was such a big hit you heard it everywhere all the time and I got fed up with hearing it. Now after all these years it was great to hear it again

[@ianlavery7406]

Hi folks one of my favourite songs ever .a great Scotsman a true legend I'm glad you enjoyed it .all the best to you and your family take care .xx

[@RayEvans-j1q]

Take a Time Machine to the summer of 1978 and this song played everywhere!

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Gerry was in the band Stealers Wheel in the early 70s (you probably know their song "Stuck in the Middle"). This song is about his disillusionment with the music business, based around London's Baker St. The mix of sax, guitar solo, and his smoky voice on it is perfect. An amazing songwriter - check out his songs "Night Owl", "Get it Right Next Time", "Right Down the Line", and "Sleepwalking". RIP Gerry, gone too soon.

[@rickwelch8464]

I'm instantly transported to being 10 years old in the pool of our apartment complex in the summer of 78 with this blasting from the speaker in the window of a neighbor. This was our social media. If you want some more songs w great sax parts you can try Bob Seger "Turn the Page", Foreigner's "Urgent" and "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant", Billy Joel's masterpiece.

[@MadHatter-s3t]

That sax solo. My favourite instrument. 😍

[@SharonWilding]

Haven't heard this one in years thanks for the memories

[@JWS-66]

real musicans real instruments....the sound💜

[@paulbantick8266]

I recommended this the other day. Well done.

[@timjackson1904]

I was a student in London when this song came out and it captured the mood for me, walking back through the dark streets to a cold bedsit alone looking at the lit windows imagining the warmth and company beyond. Luckily I got into the Halls of residence where company and a bar were available. Apart from that, the best Sax and guitar solos with such a cool voice.

[@dikiymedved9942]

AHHH when music was a great listen!!! RIP Gerry, thanks for the memories!!!!! I'm a first time viewer thanks for the delightful content. Jess, for your pleasure give an Aussie lad a go, John Farnham with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Live cover of "Help", enjoy.

[@tsrgoinc]

I’ll always love this song, popped my cherry to it in 1985 on a school skiing trip in a town called Chatel in the Alps, on the France-Switzerland border. My first older lady, I was a youthful thirteen year old, while she was a sophisticated and mature 14 year old. We lost the toss, her roommate got the bedroom and we ended up in the bathroom but I wasn’t complaining. 🥰

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

I noticed a smile on each of your faces as soon as the saxophone started playing..

[@janscott9151]

So many memories of my first year of University - this was the most played record on any pub jukebox! And this was the perfect sexy record - Sax for women and guitar for men. :). One of my all time favourite tracks.

[@richardprescott6322]

As someone else commented - Will You -Hazel O'connor - brilliant very sexy saxy sax ❤

[@slowride2425]

I remember when all these songs were new. I have this album and rarely is a whole album good but this is and exception to the rule. I am a child of the 60's and 70's the greatest era for music. I wish I could join some of you younger ladies and gents to see how many songs that I know. Enjoy this era