Gerry Rafferty - Home & Dry (1978) Digitally Remastered

[@davidwilson7100]

He didnt like publicity ,but his back catalogue will stand against anyones. A truly great songwriter

[@annakelman6627]

It opens up my energy centres and chakras. A most magnificent and very melancholy song. 💜💜

[@Dee-no3xm]

He is absolutely brilliant God bless him.

[@doreenjefferson1151]

yes

[@GentleGiantFan]

Probably my favorite tune by Gerry. I remember being a kid and my mom playing this album on 8-track. Still get goosebumps to this day with this track. Great tune.

[@JK-pq7lg]

We were so lucky to have been in this musical generation! This song hits my inner core. I feel so bad for the new generation.

[@jamesfox2579]

One of my favorite songs!💕🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️

[@mikeyancik5002]

the man died but the voice never will....I love you Gerry!!!!

[@adriaanmoonen2620]

This genius songwriter/ musician should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a long time ago.

[@robharding5345]

May I just remind you, the R R H O F is a crock of shit, lets just celebrate this great singer songwriter, and his musical contribution to the music world,

[@malcolmmarriott9529]

Bull

[@diaperboy2008]

I agree he was

[@sptinydancer]

@@malcolmmarriott9529 Bull is a great TV show

[@jeffscoggin7365]

My college was a 7 hour drive from home. When I got within an hour of my parent’s house, I’d play this song.

[@donnaphilben6325]

If you don't like Gerry Rafferty, you don't like music. : )

[@slimshine953]

Donna Philben ~ You got that right mi lady!

[@kennethfutch5372]

INDEED

[@kennethfutch5372]

@@Me-je2uw JR HIGH FOR ME. GREAT SONG.

[@kennethfutch5372]

@@Me-je2uw NEVER GET TIRED OF THIS SONG

[@LisaGemini]

Amen! He started as a folk singer and graduated to being a pop music genius with BAKER STREET and great songs like this. I always loved him.

[@ronfreck8715]

Definitely one of the best talents of all time! What a songwriter he was. You don’t hear anything like this anywhere today. I am a songwriter and I can tell you he was absolutely brilliant!

[@Walsh1502]

What an album City to City is. Classic.

[@michaelamendola4957]

Absolutely!!

[@Dee-no3xm]

All his albums are fabulous always enjoyed his songs.

[@Dee-no3xm]

Saw Gerry Rafferty at Demontfort Hall Leicester years ago. He was Brilliant...

[@29brendus]

One of his strongest songs, and one of his best.

[@suzieodonnell627]

One of those singers who, the moment they open their mouth, you know who they ARE! He is singing back up for JESUS now!!!!

[@sptinydancer]

Righteous!

[@MrHoefnix]

I can't find the right words to describe the awesomeness of this song.

[@mikeyancik5002]

you just did my friend!!!😆

[@superamanda]

I’m just a little kid driving out to my friends house in Los Gatos California with her mother. They’d just moved there from the East Bay and we going through the hills. Los Gatos was nothing but shrub land and trees back then. I was just becoming Silicon Valley. And this song is playing. It sounds powerful and magical !,

[@vetken]

Incredible song...it lifts me up every time! Thank you Gerry!

[@kimfreeth5409]

Agree! Lifts me up too this song. The lyrics, music, voice, just everything!

[@berzerker1100]

The "Freedom Bird" ✈song to 🇺🇸 us G.I.s stationed overseas back then ✈ ✌🪖🪂💜 I remember west Germany 🇩🇪😁

[@chrisg8307]

Crank it up when you are tired. The memories of this on 8 Track in the Trans Am. Can’t be duplicated

[@owenlewis8006]

Wow what a song! Gerry sur did do things his way, the chord sequence and key changes are all over the place to incredible effect. Mind blown!

[@raybenoit5238]

Their is reallt no way to explain how i feel when guys like him put together the fantastical chord progressions/melodys .

[@rickjohnson7299]

Nobody will ever be able to REPLACE this man!!! R.I.P. GERRY RAFFERT

[@tywilliamnash5078]

Rick Johnson ...YOU TELL ‘EM!!

[@Johnny64ism]

Here Here !

[@ahumanjustbeing2466]

"I know...especially me!"-john mayer

[@Phoenix85006]

Y

[@MrSTOUT73]

You could at least spell is name right.

[@drerikkass1284]

Brilliant use of melodic key modulation...find myself replaying this song obsessively - Mr Rafferty exhibited musical genius IMHO ... The tempo works for me but wonder how many others would have put this song at the very top compositionly (as I do) had the tempo been just a tad quicker - RIP Scottish brother!!!

[@swoody34]

Same here man. Its very easy to put this on repeat!

[@fogcitywriter1219]

@@swoody34 ditto

[@darryltoups7315]

Jamming 2023!..Still freaking aweson!

[@chadbeatty3239]

Truly an underrated song ,I heard this song the very 1st time and said to myself ,this song will never get old to me, beautiful everything about this song ,and more to come. CTRAPPERBEATTY

[@paulstevens2839]

Such a powerful, unique voice!

[@FilmCars]

Redolent of Emitt Rhodes' 'Somebody Made For Me' but further in every direction including production value. Such a gorgeous tune, would've been incredible if Gerry had ever gone into the studio with McCartney the way George Michael did on 'Heal the Pain.

[@geraldbalzano431]

Have ALWAYS loved this song to pieces

[@1BillHarding]

This silver bird takes me 'cross the sky. Just one more hour, and I'll be home and dry. 'Cross the ocean, Way above the clouds, I come stealin'. Feelin' tired, but I feel good, ‘Cause I did everything I said I would. I think of you, And I know how you'll be feelin'. I gotta see you. I gotta be with you. We'll make it better, now, in every way. It's gotta be you. It's gotta be you. Yes. From now on, I'll tell you every day. Way up here, above this timeless sea, I realize just what it is you mean to me. You gave me somethin', when I thought That everything we had was dyin'. I needed reason just to make me carry on. Well, I know better, now. I know where I belong. I can't imagine how I ever let myself Just give up tryin'. I gotta see you. I gotta be with you. We'll make it better, now, in every way. It's gotta be you. It's gotta be you. Yes. From now on, I'll tell you every day. Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh. Ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh. Ooh, ooh-ooh. Yes. Home and dry. Ain't nothin' up here Gonna slow me down. You know, I never, ever Take the long way 'round. I think of you, ‘Cause I know how you'll be feelin'. This silver bird takes me 'cross the sky. Just one more hour, and I'll be home and dry. 'Cross the ocean, way above the clouds, I come stealin'. I gotta see you. I gotta be with you. We'll make it better, now, in every way. It's gotta be you. It's gotta be you. Yes. From now on, I'll tell you every day. Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh. Ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh. Ooh, ooh-ooh. Yes. Home and dry.

[@ransomemckissick8184]

One of my favourite jams from one of my favourite albums of all time! RIP Gerry Rafferty!

[@bobthebear1246]

One of the all-time perfect Pop tunes. It's right up there with Spirit's "I've Got A Line On You." Wonderful, amazing song, and the best on the entire *City to City* album. Also very Beatlesesque.

[@rickjohnson8264]

Sam Toucan, THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS TRIBUTE TO MR. GERRY RAFFERTY TOGETHER. Rick Johnson.

[@MRAMX390]

Lyrically challenged is putting it mildly when referring to today's song writing, this is how a song is written and composed. 😊

[@rickjohnson2633]

A legend that will never die. always alive and with us in Spirit Mr. Gerry Rafferty!!!

[@mikeyancik5002]

nicely said Rick...agreed 1000%!!

[@MrMowww1]

Always one of my Favorites from Gerry. R.I.P Gerry!

[@williamjones6276]

I bought Gerry Rafferty's Greatest Hits CD and wore a groove in this song "Home and Dry" along with "Baker Street" and "Right Down The Line." My buddies who were Black chided me: "Man what you doing liking music like this?" Snapped back: "What do you mean music like this?" Then I continued: "You guys need to educate yourself about the music world; great music is great music regardless of the color of the person singing it." They never bothered me again about the music I listened to. When I was stationed at Naval Air Station Alameda in the mid 1980s, I went to a Karaoke Bar with three Sailor buddies of mine who were White. I didn't drink alcohol so I was their Designated Driver. We got to the Bar and they dared me to get up in stage and sing a song. I took the challenge as the good number of people in the Bar clapped as I went up on stage. I know they probably thought I was going to ask for an R&B or Motown song to be cued up but when I selected "Baker Street" you could have heard a Rat pissing on cotton throughout the Bar! I cued up the song and began to belt out the lyrics. When I finished, the crowd broke their silence by giving me a standing ovation!

[@MunchkinKF]

The amazing talent of Gerry Rafferty really shines in this epic piece. Serving as a soundtrack for my escapades in the day City to City - Night Owl - Snakes & Ladders was always in my tape player. More importantly, to me at least, when I return from deployment - sortie - or (now days) a particularly difficult or dangerous run THIS is the song that plays in my head. I should have died a long time ago, all the stuff I've done but this time I returned from deployment on hurricane relief efforts... alive... Home and Dry..

[@mistervoodoo7862]

One of the first artists I ever listened to as a boy. My mom had good taste in music. City to City will be discovered again and again throughout the future. I played this song after my first heist on the way home. Gave me chills.

[@ForvoQuizlet]

What kind of voice is that. I like that 70s studio sound.

[@davidmeyer188]

Thanks for the music!

[@DCHurlford1]

Another uplifting classic from Gerry Rafferty.

[@bourkeyangel3751]

Gerry Rafferty..Genius, very underrated..Didn't get near enough accolades..Most wouldn't know barr you Toucan that he was lead singer in steelers wheel. Stuck in the middle with you fame.

[@hilojack1]

I totally agree with you Greg! For some reason he flew under the radar. If you say his name to most people, they don't know who he is until you say "stuck in the middle with you".

[@williamjones6276]

+Jason H Sure and that's only because he was the front man for Stealer's Wheel but NOBODY can stand next to Gerry Rafferty when you hear "Baker Street" or "Right Down The Line" in addition to "Home And Dry."

[@bookguitarguy]

+Greg Angel Maybe he didn't sell his soul to the "right people" or compromise his integrity like a lot of other musicians did? That's often the case with those who "don't make it", but they deserve more respect in the long run. Then again I'm speculating, as I don't know the details of his career, but his talent is much greater than a lot of singers who are world famous-and half of them (divas and pretty boys) don't even write their own material!!

[@AlanRafferty]

bookguitarguy Gerry did it his way. Refused to tour The States, refused to play the music industry game, and sold around 15 million records whilst trying his damndest not to. Two pop classics in Baker St and Stuck In The Middle With You...I think it's fair to say he made it. But he didn't enjoy the fame it brought...

[@donnaphilben6325]

Maybe Gerry didn't tour or actively seek fame and fortune because he just enjoyed making the music, but he didn't want to be "mobbed" or have his picture taken every time he stepped outside of his house, or go out to dinner with family, etc.

[@robynheavner4689]

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Gerry Rafferty! For my beloved Randy in Heaven, one of those songs that is us even in heaven! Love eternal xoxox 💖

[@sptinydancer]

Robbyn Banx and I agree

[@RobertMueller-h5b]

Timeless! Hard to date him. Ahead of his time. That whole LP was great. I'm guessing that he had a giant songbook to choose from?

[@rlpd5218]

I think you all agree the feeling that song gives us when the man can't wait to get back to his woman but you can apply it to anybody you love I feel so sad when I hear the song and I think of how Jerry died we all need to Take Care of ourselves Better

[@aklanpinoy6717]

This song was way ahead of its time. Just pure brilliant how Gerry Rafferty materialized his stuff and melded this song together in one piece hit, and as a fan of this kind of music, you know you're listening to a masterpiece. There's nothing out there like this! "Home and Dry" here in Southern California during this pandemic, per se, to add a bit of foretelling from 1978 Gerry Rafferty. RIP!

[@davevan8864]

A very under rated song. Back in the day when I traveled for BIZ I felt just this way so many times. Thanks Gerry for all your great songs.

[@berzerker1100]

When this song 🎵 first came out, I still had a year and a half to finish my overseas tour of duty in Europe 😂 what an awesome song by gerry Rafferty RIP 🙏 🥂

[@29brendus]

Great track and my favourite together with Baker St. Creates that 'otherworld' feeling. Every time I fly it always comes into my mind as I fall asleep with head up against the window, looking out at the clouds.

[@LearnedBear]

My playlist is similar: Baker Street Home and Dry Get It Right Next Time Whatever's Written in Your Heart I would throw in Stuck in the Middle With You, too, because it fits so many occasions.

[@29brendus]

a very Learned Bear. Add days gown down. Great stuff enjoy, and don't forget to check out "didn't I" in its original format as well as on 'snakes and ladders'.

[@briannewell6064]

Key words here? Fall asleep.

[@grantwright8071]

"Get It Right Next Time" is very hard to beat Brendus.. ..

[@29brendus]

@@grantwright8071 Totally agree. What a body of work.

[@georgemead3133]

70s magic ,this jam takes you places, at 4:10 the synthesizer brings to mind jet engines at full throttle ,the man was a special talent , RIP my brother , you made your mark !

[@Ritaholden1]

Transported back to my childhood. Love this music :)

[@sptinydancer]

Such a brilliant song 🎵👏👌❤🙌😍🎵

[@vincentlewis1088]

A great talent indeed!

[@tomhughes5327]

If its Rafferty,,,its pure gold

[@doreenjefferson1151]

yes

[@timheathfield318]

Gerry's music was my teenage music just brilliant thank you Gerry sadly missed x

[@alanjackson9055]

Excellent take on 70's music! Great to get popular music farther away from Disco! Cheers to rhythm, rhyme and harmony. This song makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

[@jackgrant007]

gerry love all your songs r.i.p god bless xx

[@mike-xt7qi]

Still sounds fresh. When that cord kicks in at 4:09. Fabulous.

[@daviddeason979]

Splendid song. And a wonderful video that honors it.

[@slysmilincat2828]

Awsome Work Jerry Still Listening In 2020 ✌🤘😸🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@the9-2-5outlawreviews3]

I used to have the CD. Hearing this deep cut was nice.

[@robbie4860]

The silver bird takes me, 'cross the sky!!!

[@sptinydancer]

Hi Robbie. Love, me aka Robbyn Banx

[@rogertanner4713]

Best British Singer Songwriter ever.R.i.p.

[@funfunfuntheautobahn]

Loved Gerry Rafferty even before when he was with Stealers Wheel...''Star''

[@kennethfutch5372]

I LIKE STAR BETTER THAN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU.

[@Theshadowcasters1]

Great remix and what an incredible song a Gerry Rafferty Pearl !!!

[@davidjenkins6921]

What a song, fantastic

[@Gumshrud1]

just tremendous creativity.

[@robynheavner4689]

Rip Gerry thank you rest in peace.

[@michaelroccia2108]

This tune is nice but his best work was whatever's written in your heart. IMO

[@ogam5]

.....the underlying bluegrass choral guitar line, is just GUT-WRENCHING - speaks 2 decades previously to his departure.....

[@edoardozampetti4601]

stupenda....grande Gerry...

[@tttappin]

That intro, woo woo

[@ianslater7207]

Fantastic

[@claytonbunce1780]

Seems all of the best from the 60's and 70's are slowly dying, very sad....

[@markgoedicke7411]

Yes Clayton, but he lives with tunes like this. Thank you Gerry. I'm sure you are performing for "The Man".

[@melrose9252]

Awesome!

[@cosmicdrifter287]

Cosmicdrifter287 says: Master musician.

[@chriszado]

Love it

[@tywilliamnash5078]

This boy BLOWS....RIP!

[@adrianihringer5176]

Definitely a “ Humble bum “ 😇

[@salahtounsaoui9172]

It's a pity he didn't live life as he should he drowned in alcoholism secluding himself on many occasions and hating concerts that's why he didn't get the recognition he deserved his wife tried very hard to lift him up but in vain together with some of his closest friends One of the best voices of Pop music

[@rlpd5218]

Go find the video that the David adopted the song as their mascot song go check it out but the chorus in the middle that melody with a guitar and that at the end just keeps repeating itself oh my God just amazing

[@duncan5000]

In the last chorus, there are secondary lyrics sung behind the main lyrics in the harmony voice. I wish I knew what they are. I can't find them written anywhere. If you know them and can share them here, I would be eternally grateful.

[@stephanieh8055]

I'm on my way tonight/going home gonna see you tonight.Gary Taylor singing backup.

[@duncan5000]

@@stephanieh8055 YES. Exactly. Thanks so much. I could just never make it out.

[@stephanieh8055]

@@duncan5000 You're welcome.

[@rubyred93chev]

_The Professor of Rock brought me here._

[@christianebonnaves5783]

Yes a genius

[@iommiwasaboilermaker868]

was that billy connoly

[@iommiwasaboilermaker868]

yep

[@GentleGiantFan]

Gonna ask it.....Anyone know where to get the 2/12/93 Hamburg Germany show?

[@kennethfutch5372]

1978

[@tttappin]

Dry

[@tttappin]

Sorry you were in pain

[@gibsonku]

IF IT'S NOT SCOTTISH,IT'S CRAP!!!!!!!!

[@29brendus]

Well not quite. we all love Gerry Rafferty, but I also love ELO. It would have been great if ELO had done a version of Home and Dry and also Lindisfarne's Run for Home. And Gerry Rafferty's version of Mr. Bluesky would have been awesome!

[@raybenoit5238]

Thats a joke . the rr hof my ass . gerry is a genius. They have no relevance .