Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line | REACTION

[@thedamnguy5641]

Gerry wrote this song for his wife and how thankful he was for his wife sticking by his side through all the years of his alcoholism

[@nikolavujadin988]

Which makes it that much more sad knowing she left in the end. Wouldn't blame it on her per say, but sucks regardless.

[@therealxunil2]

I sing it to my wife of 32 years. My singing sucks but she tolerates it because she loves me ;)

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

Amazing! She took a big chance, no matter how much she loved him. I did the same and ruined my life. It's a major gamble. We all want to believe I'm happy endings and that love conquers all. But the reality is much more grim than that. Good for them both. He has a great woman and I'm glad for him. She has a man who recognizes it and what he put her through plus her loyalty, so I'm happy for him. I believe they beat the odds.❤

[@samaralyn9646]

thats what love is

[@kennyosborne3839]

You guys have a great attitude to music, This from a Scot who live 10 miles away from Rafferty

[@chrisreed3572]

Good to see the younger generation reacting this way to the genius that was GR. I'm Scottish by ancestry btw...

[@katherinekelly2552]

That’s my wedding song! I walked down the aisle to that!! On Zuma beach 2017!!!❤

[@chuckpadgettmusic]

If I recall correctly, I bought this single and Al Stewart’s “Time Passages” single on the same day when I was 14 back in 1978 so there’s always been a connection between the two for me. “Home And Dry” would be another great Gerry Rafferty song to react to. By the way, the lead is played on steel guitar with a slide, which you hear a lot in Hawaiian music. There’s your beach connection.

[@mikeroche9986]

Very hard decision between the two but this track is my favorite. I love the chorus!

[@Hillybean30]

This entire album is amazing! Now you gotta think, this was back when music was exactly that! 20th century had it baby! Now…uhh. Gerry Rafferty was excellent in every way! This entire album is about addiction and the people who didn’t give up on him. It’s great boys!!

[@dantheman741968]

Pete Townshend Face The Face - Will blow you away.....

[@naturesounds-ib5dh]

Still listen to this album, not worn out yet!

[@mournblade1066]

The guitar totally sounds like the work of Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, but it's not him. Anyhoo, speaking of Lindsay Buckingham, check out two of his solo hits from the 1980s: "Go Insane" and "Trouble." Mick Fleetwood and John McVie might have been the heart of Fleetwood Mac, but Buckingham was definitely its soul.

[@kenperk9854]

All 3 are 70s guys. 80s folks should thank their luckiy stars for 70s musicians! you hear music like this from 70s artists, then listen to an 80s mess and they seem like children in comparisison.

[@KevinRCarr]

Hmm. You mention sax again. Listen, you really need to check out a band called Morphine. You can pretty much choose a song at random, because everything they did was good. I'll give a couple of examples at the end, but I feel I should also mention that their ending was epic, as the lead vocalist/bassist (2 string electric bass, that is) collapsed onstage at a festival in Italy, and died a few hours later. You should check out songs called Cure For Pain, Honey White, Radar/The Only One a live recording with two songs. Here's the hook for you; where you'd normally expect an electric guitar you instead get a baritone sax, or a fellow playing baritone and alto sax at the same time. Fantastic stuff, and I can't help thinking you'll appreciate the hell out of it.

[@KevinRCarr]

Live Morphine to which you should react: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmfRkoRnbpqWlc0

[@tessab.5379]

My husband plays this every year on our Anniversary. 30 years

[@saraheart2804]

Sweet.

[@gerald4133]

Good man.

[@marceldagenais1893]

Yeah, ours is highway to hell here's to tradition LOL. Peace out man.

[@gerald4133]

@@marceldagenais1893 I bet she never said no! To her husband. Ex's sux.

[@CaptWalker]

@@marceldagenais1893 Well i sincerely hope it is just a song you like and not something about your marriage or where it might be going...?

[@jimmyjones5796]

This song is perfect, perfectly written, perfectly executed vocals, perfectly backed up by an amazing band. Don't get any better than this.

[@audreycumby1075]

True

[@51bikerboy]

That's how I felt after my first wife left me ( for a gay with money) and I met the love of my life wife 44 years ago! Luckily we are still together!

[@FurdTergison]

One of the best written love songs of all time.

[@saraheart2804]

This song is so relaxing. This is how a relationship should be, straight on without any drama.

[@kavousniamir2375]

Well said!

[@bethgresham404]

I agree

[@wrayclark4496]

I never knew that, definitely play this track for my wife all the time. If you have an SO that needs to hear these things. Please give them this song. They will appreciate it 100 percent. Thanks again.

[@sophiagianotti8878]

the way this song makes me feel is indescribable, its just so blissful. like you’re floating above all of your problems in the name of love. your unconditional love for your person sets all else at ease and makes you feel giddy inside because you know they feel the same

[@BTemple]

Dare I say it, but I love this song A LOT more than Baker Street.

[@marcolino708]

Clearly ahead of Baker St. for me.

[@fridaylong2812]

To each, their own.

[@FreddyD177]

I think it’s more emotionally meaningful than Baker Street tbh so I’m giving it to this one

[@Willo7863]

Same here tbh..

[@erickh.r.9087]

don't compare 2 masterpieces

[@cabdriveruk]

Gerry Rafferty and his trademark "double tracked" vocals, just a great singer. R.I.P Gerry Rafferty 1947 - 2011.

[@f.u.spammers3846]

I WAS WONDERING if that was natural! I always loved the texture of his voice but TIL it's double-tracked.

[@chrisstory563]

something that artists never use anymore. the double tracked vocals is now replace by the stupid autotune nonsense.

[@tonyhomant244]

Which we maybe wouldn't have, or would have had later, without Les Paul.

[@camban]

Any man who has had a strong woman in his life, to support him through the dips as well as the peaks, could not offer a lyrical tribute any more meaningful or groovy than this. Rafferty was a master musician and lyricist, and his troubled times thru addiction to the drink added huge depth and a real honesty to what he wrote about.

[@maha77]

Dave Mason - We Just Disagree

[@miketurner9775]

This is classic rock

[@cecimeci4839]

70s Music that you wont get anymore ever, talented and very gifted song writers and musicians in creating masterpieces, yep thats right masterpieces!!!!

[@cbaker1249]

Gerry Rafferty's tracks are crafted, worked to near-perfection, you can clearly understand where he and his crew put the work in. It's a rounded feeling in his songs, they mean something and they are full of expression; he's my favourite singer song writer!

[@brianorzel1873]

Jerry Rafferty was the lead singer for "Stealers Wheel" before he went solo. "Stuck in the Middle With You" is a really good song by Stealers Wheel.

[@shakypuddin9857]

You stolen my thunder. Well said.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

*Gerry

[@FreddyD177]

Facts I always wondered why the voices sounded so familiar till I looked up more about Gerry Rafferty

[@lokisan100]

Star by Steelers wheel is also a great song.

[@bethgresham404]

T hankyou ! I love that song!

[@fantasyguru26]

I think this is Gerry's best song. The lyrics are great and the bass is so rich sounding. It has an island vibe to me.

[@pycargue]

Well, you are right, it's a tremendous song, but, from my side , it's could be Whatever's Written in Your Heart

[@shellzmoe8966]

One of the most beautiful love songs of my entire 53 years. It always makes me tear up. always.

[@rayeckert242]

Gerry and Al Stewart both hail from Scotland. Coincidence.. you tell me. Something in the water other than Scotch, I imagine.

[@tiagopatricio3805]

Gerry Rafferty is one of the Unsung Music Geniouses!!!

[@aquablushgirl]

This is such a sexy romantic amazing song. I love it.

[@professorjams]

That’s a classic song fellas

[@jimaustin3305]

I have not seen u guys doing any Bob Seger yet. Please listen to night moves. Keep up exploring great old classics. Thanks

[@flash1660]

Try roll me away by Bob

[@elainemarsh5170]

They’d love Night Moves, as well as many other by Seger.

[@camban]

Cannot bypass “Still the Same” either. The song isn’t actually about a literal gambler, it’s about the vain Type-A overachievers who always seem to fall on their feet and that Seger met almost everywhere he went on his first outings in Hollywood. The resonance of this song to the world today - now overrun with these types of people everywhere, not just in California - is eerily significant. Said Seger in an interview: “...They're just very charismatic, but they have tremendous faults, but part of the appeal is the charisma. You overlook everything because of the charisma. That's a gift and a curse."

[@impudentdomain]

i was in college when this came out and did not appreciate it all that much because I was so much into hard rock at the time. but later came to realize how great Rafferty was.

[@Daisy_982]

Background of college, dating, school, party's, fun, boyfriends, the beach.

[@davidelswick6660]

A few great sax songs are Urgent by Foreigner, Money by Pink Floyd, and Logical Song by Supertramp. Speaking of Supertramp - The Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, Take The Long Way Home, and Breakfast in America - all from the album Breakfast in America - are amazing songs! Do Supertramp, you won't be sorry.

[@timwhitnell7145]

They've been my favourite group since 1974, when I was 11.

[@markdicesare7936]

Don't forget school

[@dave1367]

Thank you .. The best of the best .. Love that .. !! ..

[@beeseewill2407]

This is a song that if its playing in the car and you're late for an appointment you have to sit and listen through the whole song screw the appointment. Absolutely love that sound.The lyrics are everything.

[@janetandtiff]

Now, that's a love song.

[@John_Chu]

May I suggest Jefferson Starship, “Miracles”? Marty Balin lead vocals, Grace Slick backing vocals, Craig Chaquico lead guitar. Smooth fire, gentlemen. For the ladies, natch. Peace out.

[@timwhitnell7145]

Miracles. My pick for the best and steamiest love song ever.

[@dmgiliam]

…and Runaway.

[@StatisticsJason]

Great suggestion. They will love it!

[@fridaylong2812]

Try his 'Stuck in the Middle With You'. He did it while with Stealer's Wheel.

[@thomsevilla4956]

You should listen to Seals and Crofts ....

[@kenperk9854]

more great 70s stars!

[@jaymilu6384]

Hopefully you guys will check out Gary Wright. Dream Weaver and Love is Alive. Similar vibe as this this

[@itsmadfar]

There's the constant instrumental presence of the organ, I think it is, in the background of the verses. It brings the feel of melancholy to the piece. I absolutely adore this song. What's so sad is knowing that despite his appreciation and the heaps of talent evident in all his music, Gerry Rafferty died of complications with alcoholism. At the very least, his presence lives on.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Another winner by Gerry Rafferty, former lead singer of the group Stealers Wheel whose big hit on October 1972 was STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU. What a great soothing voice. Gerry left us too soon on January 4, 2011, RIP Gerry. You guys need some Supertramp, an English group know for their love of the sax in songs like THE LOGICAL SONG, you won't be disappointed.

[@cherrielong3382]

Another beautifully classic song by Gerry Rafferty! I love the lyrics and how sweet he sounds like he's singing it for his love and how he feels about her. So tragic and sad that he's gone from this world but he will live on through his music. He will always be one of my favorite artists! God rest his soul! Love you, Gerry!

[@marcelotto6825]

One of my favourite songs of all time of any artist or band

[@elcantrell3]

Home and dry is my favorite try Lindsey Buckingham trouble and Lindsay Buckingham countdown his guitar solos are awesome

[@davidrogers4196]

221b Baker St. Sherlock Holmes address

[@leftwingersareweak]

Great song! Brings back memories.

[@josephstone2280]

Home and Dry is my favorite song by Gerry Rafferty.

[@bernaemckissack6298]

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[@rustyknyffe88]

He had SUCH a smooth voice................such a shame about his struggles with alcohol. "Constant as a Northern Star........." (sigh)

[@Albert-the-Astro]

It’s got a Reggae vibe. A lot of texture in his music.

[@armorer94]

This definitely has a "ska" influence running through it. Especially the bass line.

[@feliciaeaves2996]

There is an organ that's in the background, but I believe the instrument you are referring to is a "slide guitar" which is mostly featured in country songs.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Another great Gerry Rafferty song is "Get it Right Next Time" - hypnotic bass track. As for saxophones - Supertramp is the place to go "Give a Little Bit", "Dreamer", "The Logical Song"... PS - "as constant as the northern star" is a quote from Shakespeare.

[@jwine4145]

Get it Right Next Time even has timely sax inserted here and there. :)

[@ButtonPhonics]

Love Rafferty. Yeah Supertramp! Give A Little Bit, Logical Song, Take The Long Way Home, Dreamer. One of the great 'different' sounds of the 70s 80s

[@John_Chu]

Just a personal favorite but I really like “From Now On.” Granted that would be a real deep cut but worth listening to.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

@@John_Chu Another deep cut worth hearing is "Lord is it mine"

[@maz41617B]

The guitar was crying it was amazing

[@gerald4133]

Steely Dan all of it. Aja album & can't by a thrill album. Pretzel 🥨 Logic & that album with the cobra & rat 🐁 fighting

[@ronacheson6936]

You have to listen to GET IT RIGHT NEXT TIME, by gerry. Great lyrics, hot sax.

[@erinmoriarity4775]

Just FYI There is a stretch of Hwy 101 on the route to LAX from Santa Barbara, CA that runs literally right along the ocean coastline - it's sometimes called the Rincon Causeway, or the Rincon Sea Level Road - where I have driven my car on a warm, clear evening with a star-filled sky, totally jamming to this epic Gerry Rafferty song and feeling like I was one with the Universe. Would have to say it was one of those times that really sticks with you because it feels so close to Heaven on Earth. And this was 30 years ago. Love you guys.

[@OFFICIALDJFLASHBACK]

I’m taking that same route tomorrow so I will be playing this song at that exact same spot!

[@jimmagnus1200]

Gerry's voice is sooo smooth!

[@HAMPTONPETE1]

YOU GUYS LIKE JERRY RAFFERTY BAKER STREET PLAY ISLAND ON THE SAME ALBUM.

[@HollyVee]

LOVE this song, and thank you for doing it. It's bittersweet to hear it though, as at the time it was a hit I was madly in love with the man who would become my husband, for 20+ years, and this song meant a lot to me. He's now my ex, sadly.

[@bernaemckissack6298]

Happy New year troops fs👌💨💨💨👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@swampfizz5370]

It's been you woman right down the Line..If theres a girl out there that likes this song we have a lot in common..comment so I can zen with you..maybe its meant 2B

[@Wolverines77]

I still play the song every year for my wife on our anniversary even though we have been seperated for over 7 years now. She just could not handle me becoming 100% disabled, literally overnight. I cannot blame her one iota for that feeling of hopelessness. She has stayed married so I can use her insurance and get the kick ass employee discount she gets from Verizon...

[@hollybellemcclure451]

I love the opening track from CITY to city...THE ARK....ENJOY

[@sedavies]

Try Harry Nilson, John Lennon favorite. "Can't live" and "Everybody's talking at me"

[@bethgresham404]

This is music!

[@bernaemckissack6298]

Check out Glasgows Rudiboy fs Glasgows South west.

[@emmett-amber5456]

This one has always been my favorite even over Baker Street. It's on all of my playlists. A vibe I wish I could remain on lol

[@stevehartley7504]

The instrument you heard on baker street is an Accordian a large squeeze box with piano keys

[@sedavies]

This is our song, my wife and I. Here are other possibilities for you. John Lennon loved Harry Nillson. Check out "Without You" and "Everybody's Talking"

[@jimd1968]

Could you please give Mike + The Mechanics silent running a shot? I think you might like it.

[@enriquevargas1668]

Gerry Rafferty, another great talent who fought with his demons ..... a great loss, but live in his music

[@Stewbie63]

He stole this sound from The Beatles....Genius

[@AndrewVosper]

You guys should definitely do some dire straits

[@peppernagre3126]

Your Latest Trick Ride Across the River Wild West End

[@brendanfromnz]

For sure. Romeo and Juliet Live On The Night if they want to hear some truly incredible alto and tenor sax solos.

[@nickgrey6500]

Production at high levels and Musicianship, All the Band knew what was was expected, If not, Gerry didn't tolerate anything less! Bad temper, Genius! Respect.

[@peppernagre3126]

Climax Blues Band - I Love you

[@nikolaipavotny5431]

I am enjoying your channel, love your reactions. (The Bobble Heads) Always in sync.

[@russtex]

Love this song!

[@chermacfarlane6541]

Nice to see young guys appreciating the songs yesteryear ....

[@mikefuller6732]

Bob Seger Night Moves!

[@Paebakipctwnsfstk]

indeed! and Fire Lake as well

[@lyndakalesnick3146]

Lynda from rural Maine, I always loved him,

[@Mike-dd2ht]

Try get it right next time

[@cncphilly]

Guys...I found this reaction a few months ago and this song is part of a playlist I have. When I need something to put me in a good mood, I put on this reaction video! lol You guys are having so much fun discovering this song and bopping your heads, it's contagious!

[@cncphilly]

502 bobble heads?! I'd buy 'em. lol. no finders fee ;)

[@kavousniamir2375]

Take a listen to "Moonlight and Gold", I guranty you'll love it

[@StatisticsJason]

You guys love the genre that is now known as Yacht Rock. I consider it peak civilization for pop culture. Have you done any Steely Dan? If not dig into it, you will enjoy!

[@dannykent6190]

You really can't go wrong with Rafferty, especially this album. But if you're into the sax, you definitely want to check out Get it Right Next Time. There's a good video of there of them in the recording studio. It's got Ravenscroft back to do the sax. Just phenomenal all around.

[@ericsmith6615]

Smooth Beautiful Absolute Perfection

[@QBAN2010]

7th vid watched and forst today. Not going to stop until I find all your 70s stuff!!!

[@marshallgoff2651]

Bonnie Raitt has a cover of this with a completely different take. Harder edged

[@MarkTitus420]

You guys like these old mellow at the beach stuff you got to check out Jack Johnson if you haven't already - Flake: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3fEkICChLasg6s

[@toddgilleylen3438]

The greatest song by him!

[@earthboundmother205]

This song is beautiful

[@mendyrckz76]

🦋 Oh My! You Guys 🥺😌 Just made me cry tears of joy. 🤧 I haven't listened to this song in such a long time. I love this song. Thank you ❤ Guys for bringing back this cherished memory. You guys react to some Amazing Music! So Glad I Stumbled upon the Channel. 🎶🤘😏🎶 🦋

[@russkkay]

It’s really sad, he meant every word in that song, probably knew his alcoholism was ripping him from his true love and I get how he felt the need to tell her how much she meant to him. Alcohol is fine in moderation, however when it takes control over your body it’s just so sad! Lovely song Gerry, from deep within, you are and we’re a better person, sad that it gripped you as it did!

[@ericmcavoy1108]

Your next reaction of his has to be Get it right next time. You won't be disappointed

[@kentmains7763]

Al Stewart - Song on the Radio for max sax.

[@billymcintosh888]

React to his song island ,written and sung by a amazing singer and plenty sax in it.infact one of the most beautiful songs that will ever grace your ears.

[@randallcorcoran7659]

I'd like to see what you guys think about Gerry's "Get It Right Next Time."

[@peterwilliams211]

I humbly suggest "Lily was here" Dave Stewart and Candy Duller. It's an instrumental . You will love the Sax

[@carolwilliams3966]

I watch you guys from French Lick IN. I have sons your age and I find it so cool that you are listening to music I turned my sons onto when they were young. Sure wish you all would ware an IU shirt sometime lol

[@robertwalker1803]

He lived fast and hard,and died too young.Miss his talent.