Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street | FIRST TIME REACTION | (Live TV)

[@BisscuteReacts]

Oldie but Goldie??

[@MaxAraya-ym4fj]

That is definitely a yes for me

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

Yes!! He was previously in a band called Stealer's Wheel. Their hit song is called Stuck In The Middle With You. Could u react to Mexican Radio by Wall of Voodoo?

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

Miss Bisscute Madalina I offer you 2 songs today for you consideration 1 ) The Hollies ( Long cool woman in a Black Dress 👗 ) Which I personally think fits you very well !!! 😮 2) Quaterflash ( Harden my Heart ♥ ) for the sax 😊 As always the like button 🔳 has been Illuminated 👍

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

"He looks like he's about to do laundry."😂

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

I love your impersonation of playing a sax😃

[@ernestconnell8087]

Back in the 1970s, this song was an international hit, around the world. 🌎

[@SurvivorBri]

International and around the world literally mean the same thing lol.

[@RezPlank]

​@@SurvivorBriSo he was, what we call, "putting a finer point on it."

[@williamking1554]

stuck in the middle real banger

[@alistairmilton6007]

1978 released

[@jeffstevens4262]

Gerry was from Glasgow, Scotland but is very sadly no longer with us. He will always be remembered for brilliant songs like this one. RIP Gerry.. 💔 🙋‍♂

[@2010wullie]

He was from Paisley not Glasgow!!!

[@jeffstevens4262]

@@2010wullie Happily corrected, cheers.

[@slaphead55]

Gerry Rafferty was Scottish, from Glasgow, and he started in a folk group called The Humblebums along with Billy Connolly, who himself went on to be one of the UK's most famous stand up comedians. Gerry went on to form the group, Stealers Wheel which broke up in 1975. He died in January 2011.

[@deepfriedscotsman2860]

One of The Humblebums song was called ( Shoeshine Boy )

[@phillipbarker4757]

Him singing Stuck in the Middle With You with Stealer’s Wheel another all time great song.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love this song. Especially the sax solo. In 1972 Gerry Rafferty was in the Scottish folk rock band Stealers Wheel & had a big hit with "Stuck In The Middle With You". Later on, he went out on his own & then had hits with "Baker's Street", "Right Down The Line" & "Night Owl".

[@51Dss]

Baker Street released in 1978 - Jerry Rafferty was an Irishman - died in 2011 at age 63. And yes that was a keyboard you were hearing not a flute. Actually I believe it was an organ. Great song. I think you'll love "Right Down the Line" by Rafferty as well. Its a sweet romantic song ..."its been you, woman, right down the line" you'll like it I'm sure

[@martindornan1667]

Jerry Rafferty was Scottish. Jerry Rafferty ( 16 April 1947- 4 January 2011) was born and brought up in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. His mother was Scottish and his father was Irish.

[@martindornan1667]

He was Scottish.

[@OldnMellow]

His other band was Stealers Wheel with the song Stuck in the Middle with You

[@russallert]

This is actually a playback of the original studio recording, and everyone is miming to the track, plus Rafferty is playing bass here (he usually played guitar or occasional keyboards). However, it is nice that the playback was the full album version, rather than the edited-down radio cut. Rafferty was a shy laid-back person who preferred working in the studio over live performing, and he was very big on perfecting the sound and creating great soundscapes - the instrument you thought was a flute sound was actually an electric guitar. The sax solo was supposed to be the chorus of the song, but Gerry couldn't come up with suitable lyrics for it. He originally demo'd it as a guitar solo that he played himself, but decided to change it to a sax solo, which was played on the record by Raphael Ravenscroft.

[@mikemiller3069]

You are correct about this being the studio track but I don't think they're miming to it. They just took a live track and put the studio recording over it. If they were miming, the lips would be more lined up with the words.

[@markh.7650]

Yes, you can tell if, like I did, you heard the heck out of it back in the 70s. It is the studio version 100%.

[@BreninCoel]

The flute sounds are courtesy of a synthesiser not a guitar, probably a Moog synthesizer.

[@zimbo65a]

You are right but the reacter gives a shit on it. She reacts because she gets paid for it and she already has forgotten the song.

[@mightyV444]

@zimbo65a - Back at Secondary School, my music teacher was Mr Zimmerman - whom everyone had referred to as just 'Zimbo' 😊

[@TannerHemmingsen]

When this song was released, there was actually a major increase in saxophone sales. Just another reason why this song is so spectacular

[@jerryward3311]

The word you were looking for that musicians had back then was TALENT. Something in short supply nowadays.

[@Cybrludite]

I remember this coming on at the skating rink as a kid. For some reason we tried to be hitting the curves when the sax solos dropped.

[@glenby2u]

a very popular song at the time and still in heavy circulation. I'd also recommend "right down the line" one of the best love songs ever.

[@doorofnight87]

Great song! Really enjoyed your reaction!

[@rhphotocdn]

The SAX in this was iconic!! Still Great Today!!

[@markknight6267]

He also sang the lead vocal on steeled wheels Stuck in the middle with you

[@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.

[@mypl510]

One of the Fathers of Yacht Rock! Great song. He was one of the founding members of Stealers Wheel and their hit was "Stuck In The Middle With You"

[@davesunhammer4218]

Have always loved this song for the moving instrumentation. That sax riff, the guitar solo, that oddly charged layed-back sound. And the lyrics are great stuff delivered by an awesome voice.

[@1danwynn]

Aww, thank you, Biss! This is my favourite song ever! We listened to Gerry Rafferty all the time growing up. He was Scottish, like me. This was from the late 70s (well done for guessing! ). It's about how lonely London can be and Gerry's longing to be back home in Scotland 🙂. He was the coolest dude (another good spot by you!) and wrote some amazing songs, including Stuck in the Middle With You with his band, Stealers Wheel. I can recommend many classics. Btw, this performance wasn't actually live. It was mimed. But he was great live! 🙂

[@cel275]

I loved listening to this song on the radio, in 1978 while driving to the skookumchuck pulp mill in BC canada for my 12 hour graveyard shift.

[@jonathang9705]

When I think of 70s music I think of this song first. It's so mellow and flows so well it just puts you in a good mood. It's a song about everyday life and ordinary people's dreams., something everyone can relate to. When you get that buildup and the sax comes in strong with the guitar riff underneath, it's just another level. And topped off by the great guitar solo at the end. Masterful song.

[@MrThor34]

Yes, that is music, with a high degree of craftmanship, good arrangements, legendary solos (Ravenscroft, the sax player, was a star afterwards) and an intriguing/ thought-provoking lyric. Search for it in this combination nowadays. Love your take on this one.

[@WiseJoeGaming]

A favorite song of mine. I agree that he has a very soothing voice, which makes this a chill out song. Love the music, the harmonics, the lyrics and of course the saxophone.

[@bucs0385]

I hear this song every day while I'm at work. It always puts me in a good mood. The sax solo is so good. Great reaction Biss!! ❤🎷👏👏

[@2gelm]

This song is an old favorite of mine, the voice the saxophone both bring it! Your reactions are GREAT, you make me SMILE LAUGH and sometimes CRY!! Your accent, facial expressions and spunk are some of the reasons I've come to conclude that your my favorite reaction on KZbin!! I don't know how you can do these without editing, it just amazes me! THANK YOU!!!

[@Tehui1974]

Bisscute, you might remember this song from the movie 'Good Will Hunting'. Specifically, the scene when the boys were fighting with each other in the courtyard.

[@denislaferriere2693]

The song was released in february 78....the 70's was the best era ....chill AF....cool music every things was cool....no cell phone ....just chillin....

[@maiflfootball2813]

It is probably a synthesizer being used to make the flute sound. They were used a lot back in the day by many groups. I saw Johnny Cash live and he was singing "Ring of Fire" and the used a synthesizer to make the trumpet harmonies.

[@guillermojacques6671]

He sang the song -Stuck in the middle- when he was with the band Stealers Wheel. Made iconic in the movie Reservoir Dogs.

[@fishguru73]

I lived in Bakersfield for a year as a child and this song came out when I lived in Las Vegas at 8 years old. When he says Baker Street has so many people but it's got no soul, it is such an accurate description of a city that has a lot of crime and unhappiness. Catchy tune though and makes me feel nostalgic about the times my dad would take us out on drives in the desert at night to see desert holly. It looks like twisted, bare wooden shrubs by day but is covered with cells that that reflect light. The luminescence made the desert holly bushes shimmer like silver on moonlit nights. Thanks for taking me back Biss.❤

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

The summer of 1978. On my car radio every day---it was my soundtrack.😎

[@johnlooney2319]

These guys are all great studio musicians and played on many other singers albums individually...

06:47 - it´s called a "monophonic synthesizer" , probably analogic, it´s the first kind of synthesizer. the player could alter the wave form and add effects to create new sounds or try to emulate other instruments. the simple was the wave form of a preexisting instrument, the easier was to the player to find the correct effect to emulate the original instrument. decades after it was created the polyphonic synthesizers and finally the whole process became digital.

[@alejandromartinez1766]

Love your reaction Miss Bisscute thanks for this one, Love your reaction ❤❤❤ oldies are great.

[@racerx3654]

Back in the day you actually had to have talent, that's why this music still lives on. Todays hits will be forgotten tomorrow.

[@tomyoung9049]

Love the sound of saxophone too. This is one of those songs I listen to with my eyes closed, just letting it take me away.

[@zzrydr]

Biss you loved it now check out Bruce Hornsby and The Range "That's Just the Way It Is" !! Also by Rafferty "Right Down the Line" is really good👍 👍

[@josephschembri]

You are correct, iconic saxophone 🎷

[@DavetheGrue]

This kind of smooth sound is typical of the soft-rock "adult contemporary" music from the 70s. James Taylor, Carole King, and especially Christopher Cross's "Sailing" are good ones to check out if you want more.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

all time classic! ♥

[@DuHase-Actual]

Always the best. Thanks for your appreciation of timeless music.

[@dough740]

You need to research Gerry's back story - he was an unsung superstar. If you want to hear an American equivalent velvet voice, look for Atlanta Rhythm Section.... But Gerry is one of the best songwriters ever.....

[@2727rogers]

You hit the nail on the head there. Back when I was young in the 70"s you needed talent to record music.

[@richiecabral3602]

Great song! That Sax really cuts through in amazing way! Gerry Raferty was also in a band called Stealers Wheel, that had another great song called "Stuck In The Middle With You", which now that you've seen "Reservoir Dogs", you have definitely heard. I think those were the only two really big songs that he ever had. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure he has other great stuff, but those are the two big ones that most people would know.

[@mariogansbeke]

I was planning to comment the same. To say it with Meat Loafs lyrics: "You take the words right out of my mouth". Cheers.

[@cvs8545]

Raphael Ravenscroft on sax.

[@richiecabral3602]

@@cvs8545 awesome! I did not know that. Thank you!

[@MaxAraya-ym4fj]

This song was before my time, but growing up as far as I can remember, I was always in love with the music my parents listened to. This one brings back memories of being in my father's Camaro with my mother and baby brother driving at night going to some destination I can't remember. 😓😩😮‍💨

[@karlrattray]

Loved that one, brought back really great memories of it coming on the car radio and my dad turning it up back in the 70's. Thanks for that. I can suggest Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane for sax but they are pure jazz and no lyrics and I know you like your lyrics. Keep smiling and have fun.

[@UberDurable]

Another perfect song!

[@jkimball7093]

Right on down the line!

[@markmoore236]

A staple of fm radio

[@timothyperkins6847]

And you're gorgeous 😍 on top of the good music!

[@DocRock71]

The flute sound is a keyboard, and the keyboard player looks like he's about to start grinding on that keyboard! LOL

[@paulsalyer6866]

' Right Down the Line' by Gerry is my favorite by him.

[@bobsmith9936]

Same

[@TED1980]

A very fantastic and nostalgic song 😢. How did they do those flat panel displays back in the day ….it is seamless, looks awesome ☺️

[@retiredkyng]

The flute/piano is a Moog Synthesizer.

[@BandOfHarjaps]

Flute? what flute ;)

[@66zoot]

@@BandOfHarjaps The flute sound that she was asking about.

[@robinfra52]

probably a Mellotron.

[@treetopjones737]

@@robinfra52 The guy is playing a Moog.

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

I love this song

[@kaitsu19709]

That saxophone is magic.

[@jamesdalton8539]

I think this is from '77 or '78 if I remember right. the flute sound is from the keys. it was always on the radio!!

[@zzrydr]

Not a live flute but a Synthesizer Biss you want a 8:25 8:25 great live flute intro review "Cant You See" Marshall Tucker Band at The Grand Old Opera House in 1973 excellent song you won't soon forget 🎸🎸🎸

[@SuperKevin57]

Your quite right the synthesizer did the fluty bits.

[@jkpole]

LOVE your FABULOUS REACTION

[@robinfra52]

The entire City to City Album is a great chill out listen.

[@audiotsunite]

Like myself, he's a songwriter first. Then, he's a singer and bass player. Not easy, not many of us. A rare breed.

[@DavidHill-b5y]

I think it’s a synthesiser loved your reaction as I also take your point on how relaxed Gerry is -looks like he’s in hushed flat

[@CatDad6392]

One of the most peaceful and chill songs ever. Good to take a drive in the city, too. With that special someone, by your side... I just love your channel and your beautiful accent. You are so beautiful and have such a great channel. I enjoy watching me😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@kevinlane7555]

Jay Ferguson...'Thunder Island'.....Walter Egan....'Magnet and Steel"....Steely Dan....'My Old School'....Andrew Gold....'Lonely Boy'

[@randallshuck2976]

In the 60's through the 80"s there were so many of us that there were tons of aspiring musicians and vocalists that were competing for the spotlight. Many of the crews were composed of classically trained musicians that branched out into modern forms. You had to be good to be heard but there were millions of us who were waiting to hear and pay for the privilege. That combination may never come again. Good reaction, as usual. For smooth chill have you listened to Christopher Cross?

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

rafferty is a legend in the british music scene. made alot of very original music.

[@deepfriedscotsman2860]

Another great Scottish singer song writer / You should listen to a friend of Gerry's called Frankie Miller and his song called ( DARLIN )

[@johnandrews5414]

Biss always gets an automatic thumbs up. Best reactor in the game.

[@FloydLeCuyel]

One of the nicest sounding sessions, an easy, listening music that I’ve ever had to listen to close your eyes and just sit back. How are you doing Bisscute

[@ameyer1970]

In the 70’s we had rock and roll flutes. 😊

[@bucho9979]

This is a hidden Gem love it

[@NoneYaBidness762]

One of the greats.

[@BullwinkleFromHell]

Bruce Hornsby and the Range. It's just the way it is.

[@rollsroyce7325]

😉👌

[@rollsroyce7325]

😉👌

[@jamisonjamisonx]

Totally agree on Bruce Hornsby, but I prefer mandolin rain 😊

[@yourthaiguy]

Gerry notoriously hated live performances. He always considered himself a studio artist and very rarely ever toured… Arguably the best record of the 70s! ❤

[@johnmarsh2078]

This isn't a genuine live performance .... it's playback, mime. This is a fantastic song, the guitar, synth, bongos and sax complement eachother so well.

[@gregoryriddle2618]

Love that the chorus spot is a sax riff

[@TheSpookyKing]

I grew up on the radio edit version of this song when I was a kid back in the early 2000s, they didn't play it very often on the radio, but whenever they did I was always so happy. It was such a hidden gem. The radio version is faster tempo and shorter in length. This song will always be one of my absolute favorites of all time, even though was born in the 90s.

[@MichaelScheele]

I recommend Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat" if you like 1970s progressive pop featuring the saxophone.

[@frontprochproduction]

One of my favorite songs of all time, so glad you enjoyed it...

[@dinbee4611]

This is a CLASSIC favorite of mine and many others circa 1970s. I remember watching a video where a group of saxophone players played the saxophone chorus at the UK Paisley 2021 affair, tribute to Gerry Raferty and it was so cool.

[@paulf2557]

One of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time. You could react to almost any of his songs and not be at all disappointed. As others have stated he hated live performances and was very shy, so almost no actual live footage exists of him - all of the very few music videos that exist are playback/mimed because of his intense dislike of the publicity - he was a very private person - and unfortunately a very heavy drinker, even in the studio environment. Something that tragically cut his life short suddenly. There does exist a documentary - which traces his story from the start - growing up - to his untimely demise - and this has some fantastic live segments, which prove his immense talent when he could exorcise his demons. It is called "BBC 1 Hour Documentary - Right Down The Line", and there is an old but good copy of it up on YT - I did try to do a new version fairly recently but it had a worldwide block. But anyway, it is totally worth a watch.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 I am amazed that you have not reacted to this before ! 🇨🇦

[@bandmaidfanATL]

The Peaches Records and Tapes T-Shirt! Gave me chills along with the sax!

[@JimFlickinger]

There was a lot of just chill music back in the day.

[@danrumble74]

Another good saxophone song is.. "You Belong to the City" by Glen Frey 😉👍

[@MRxMADHATTER]

This is a video recorded over the album audio. It's not live. But it is good.

[@marvinpetty731]

Love you n your channel, hope your having a great day !!!

[@jaywacker8705]

Loved the way you reacted to the odd slightly off keyboard part. Lots of that in the 70's 80's. Thanks Bisscute.

[@kevinbaird2332]

nice to see you back

[@kirkmatsuyama6176]

The whole album, City to City, is great. I listen to it quite a bit. Gerry dearest friend and fellow member of The Humblebums is Sir Billy Connolly.😊😊❤❤

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

Hi 🖐 Miss Bisscute !!! As always I have Illuminated the like button 🔳 Hope you are having a Fantastic Weekend 😊

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

I love you Biscute. Gotta get that outta the way first from America. Along the same lines as this song is Al Stewart, “Year of the Cat” and “Time Passages”. Guitar, piano and Sax for days….great point overall about takes… videos like this were usually not Live for tv filming but they did film live to the studio track while making the video. But these bands could play live because they’re studio musicians for the most part that played on many bands albums.

[@BenLapke]

If you like the saxophone you should listen to What Does It Take by Junior Walker & The All Stars. He was one of the greatest sax players of all time.

[@joseerrazuriz2097]

Ese es un Superclasico, temazo y una gran banda

[@stephenmarsh1918]

Hi Bisscute, such a classic and a true masterpiece but oh boy was the crowd so dead zero emotion I would have been rocking out. Another awesome reaction from an awesome lady TY.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

The first time I heard this song all those years ago, I predicted it would become a classic. I love being right!😂

[@GQ-df2li]

Amazing song. Good for you to review it. Great voice.

[@briankuczynski4375]

A great related song would be "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart. Those two songs are soundtracks from being a child in the 70s and the music that defined that moment of time. 💯

[@vincentnicoletti]

Hey biss just relaxin on Father’s Day,always a pleasure listening to you