Right Down the Line - Gerry Rafferty cover

[@elleandtoni]

I tried to get Toni to do "Right Down the Line" with me, but she said it was (and I quote) "too cheesy." Funny, coming from a Wisconsinite. But one person's cheese is another person's fine wine. :D I've loved this Gerry Rafferty tune since I was a kid, so even if it meant I had to learn that pedal steel solo myself, damnit, I was going to do it. I hope you enjoy! Join us for a free Bluegrass Brunch livestream this coming Saturday, right here on the KZbin channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5WQgaKvmdt-rZY

[@aarond23]

Nice work on the guitar solo :)

[@dansharpie]

one of the down falls of being single minded and a bit of loner, am i right ?

[@misternevercot8706]

That Solo was right on spot. Cool song btw.

[@dorhirst3604]

Great solo!

[@jonahbert111]

I can just imagine Toni saying that, LOL. I liked it. Thank you. Now to listen to it again with better speakers.

[@Weebiggy]

As a fellow Scot, I was brought up with Gerry Rafferty……young lady you have done him proud, a wonderful touching tribute to the greatest singer songwriter of all time!

[@rohricwl]

This is just wonderful. Every time I see it offered on KZbin, I listen again.

[@scottbaly]

Me too!

[@jerryrojassoplin9970]

I never get tired of watching This video miss I wish you Health many seccesses and blessings. Exelente

[@jesussanz101]

Beautiful and very personal cover . Congratulations. Tks for the channel.

[@michaelohanlon9623]

You truly understand not just the song but also Gerry Rafferty's style--that blend of acoustic and electric sounds that he used to forward his poetic conflict resolution. Singing it without a band has the advantage of highlighting his words, which seem simplistic but not if you know Rafferty's personality, eg, he hated live performing and was, it's said, hard to deal with. Hearing a girl (sic) doing a version of this song is something special, changing as it does its too-dark atmosphere or mood. Your original solo also helps reinterpret and bring back into light a song that in 1978 was somewhat eclipsed by Baker Street.

[@dziubczynski]

I actually think I like this better than the original!

[@leemcintyre9490]

Oh Stop it!

[@gregoryalanelliott8795]

This should have a million upvotes. Thanks.

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

Wonderful performance

[@mordacaidog6151]

im stunned ?? the soulfullness and yes the heartache of loving some one so much is stunning rafferty would be proud

[@zymmer4]

Might be the Finest I have ever heard Rachelle preform !!!!!!!!!

[@ChilliCheezdog]

Gerry would have adored this.

[@geoffreypruitt1764]

I think Gerry Rafferty is seriously underappreciated. Thank you for doing this.

[@Rickimusic]

Totally agree, very underrated.

[@ErstO1]

Fantastic cover. Great work

[@jacktorse28]

Yep. He's great.

[@mattrogers1946]

Agreed!

[@Hottiedonkey]

As what? Dis he have another career we don't know about?

[@musicdefinesyouMDY]

Congratulation honey great job saludos desde Argentina Buenos Aires ❤

[@tracylemme1375]

I’m an old man and appreciate singers who don’t need autotune to sound beautiful. Thanks for posting this video of real music.

[@banjopops67]

I'm not sure how she'll feel about a bunch of old men groupies, but here we are 🤣

[@oliverfine1943]

​@@banjopops67What kind of crappy comment is that? Old Men Rule

[@bluegregory6239]

Mr. Gerry Rafferty, solo, contributed two timeless classics to the history of classic rock.

[@aloft5348]

After going down the rabbit hole of watching a ton of your videos I think I figured out why I love them. It's not the awesome song choices, not the awesome guitar skills, not the self-effacing style, not your cool back grounds or coffee cups. It is your enunciation. You sing songs that everyone recognizes but have maybe never really heard. I pick up phrases and word combos listening to your music that I don't think I ever noticed in the originals. Keep on doing what you do!!!!!

[@francoisbouvier7861]

G R deserves all the exposure that can come his way. Thank you for an excellent rendition.

[@randyevans5407]

Everyone is familiar with "Baker Street", but few of Rafferty's superficial fans realize how amazing this album (City to City) really is. It is a masterpiece - first song to the last one! And you've done this song justice! And very clever with the electric guitar solo! Once again, a great big THANK YOU!! Keep it up!

[@kurtlonde5892]

.... Reina wundervolle Begabung sie hat nicht nur eine aussgewöhnliche Stimme ... sie ist auch enorm gut, gesangstechnisch... der Ton steht bei ihr so dominant, klar und sauber.... sie könnte auch ohne Instrument singen

[@michellekelly4580]

Bravo! Next request: Baker Street with Toni playing sax!

[@rorystorm4284]

Good one!

[@clubmike2910]

Oh yeah, that would be exhilarating.

[@jefferypadgett334]

@@clubmike2910 Fricken awesome! I'd love to see Toni on the sax. She can play anything, amirite?

[@tomdolan9583]

The foo fighters did a great cover of Baker Street with no sax.

[@dealzright]

That would work. (now, let's see if they do it!)

[@theerasertprapatsawatdee6035]

This song I listened to as a child. It's a song that will never die ... I like it. From Thailand

[@danielsobkowiak4101]

Ya know, I'm an old buzzard, always liked this song. This young lady covers it with such a relaxed approach and it comes across so perfectly. My compliments!!!

[@PeterVred]

she does everything in a nice, relaxed way, I'm so hooked on her covers.

[@MrWalbudri]

61yrs of age.. I keep coming g back to ragfferty

[@andrewhiggins8873]

As a sound engineer I love this sound of raw talent, not the polished rubbish non talent pushed by big record companies. Reina playes what she likes and the results are all the better for it. Real talent never goes out of fashion. So I guess we will see a lot more of Reina.

[@lorraine9242]

Brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful. Low key, understated but passionate and sincere.

[@apennameandthata2017]

Her voice is exquisite. Especially when the sound comes from the front of her mouth, like when she sings the Chuck Berry song. The articulation. The tone.

[@apennameandthata2017]

And she hits the notes seemingly without effort.

[@JorgeRodriguez-gg5rb]

Natural a talented. You are. Much respect from Los Angeles California. That song was my young generation 1977. I was 21. Thanks i play guitar. I love you

[@carldry9443]

At 52 you two have awakened my love of music. I work all day and come home to cook/clean/sleep. I wish I had someone to play with. Thank you as you have reignited my fire.

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

Tone and timbre are absolutely perfect.

[@brendascarfo810]

Beautiful voice. So real and this song is one of my favorites of all time. I'm 60 years old. Thanks for sharing your talent and bringing back sweet memories.

[@axellarsen2721]

You make the world a better place. Thank you.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Not cheesy at all. I like this song, I love this rendition. Great job.

[@1dognight166]

Kind of a joy for me to watch this generation play the music of my youth.

[@leonstancliff7218]

Suddenly Reina on lead guitar is not such a bad idea!

[@ronfowlermusic]

She nails it!

[@alabamatubers]

The electric guitar solo is really a nice touch.

[@kevinsoutham]

Gerry Rafferty was such a great songwriter. His songs were immaculately produced as well. Lovely cover.

[@jeromeguiton3220]

I 'm a frenchy, and with your beautiful work, i can discover more musicians of these beautiful music years....however i listen it from my 45 , young génération you're comin' up.. It's beautiful....

[@paulwalsh3758]

Haven't heard this track for.....30 years !..brilliant....you have a sweet voice.

[@whistleblower1238]

Well done "Old Soul' The Generation that this comes from is more about singing from the heart, not from the anger that is prevelant within the youth of today. Thats why we call it "Rythm and Blues"

[@charlesburrell3753]

22 people didn't like this? Really? What is not to like? Seeing the young musicians doing the old classics? Great job! Love it.

[@Mellownius]

The actual guitar prob hurt their ears

[@stanleyderochea6505]

Almost everything about this is perfect for my ears with the exception of the chorus. I stopped listening during the second chorus when she cut out the Dm half way through. Same as she did during the first chorus. Her voice and singing are beautiful and she is great on the guitar. Im sure she realizes that she messed up on the chorus

[@zymmer4]

her emotion in incredible..she was fighting back tears the last half of that brilliant study.

[@thomasdef634]

My favourite Gerry Rafferty tune. Here, beautifully performed. I always thought that whoever inspired this song must be moved to her core every time she hears it. And how fortunate Mr Rafferty was to have had someone in his life to whom he could write such a song!

[@ronaldbrown1852]

He unwittingly wrote it for Reina to perform when she was ready for it. and performed it was... to perfection!!

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Hopefully it wasn't one of the things that brought GR down in the end. I have at least a half dozen Rafferty Lp's and enjoy them all. This young lady is fantastic in making people aware of the music of past generations.

[@robertcanedo7607]

Beautiful rendition! My wife loves it , and I want to learn, and sing it to her.Thanks.

[@TheMick26]

Hey Reina.🖐 I've loved this song since it was released (I was a small boy then). From North Carolina, but in 1978, we moved to Hawaii and lived there for 4 and a half months. I learned of Gerry Rafferty on the island of Oahu in a small town called Nanakuli. I remember hearing (and loving) the newly released Baker Street on the radio on KIKI (radio station). One day we were riding in the car and I called out the artist and my Mom said, "Are you sure? How do you know that?" After the song was over, the DJ came on and confirmed to my Mom's disbelief that an 8 year old me would know that. LOL. Later, Right Down The Line was released and I loved it too. Gerry Rafferty was in my musical catalog before that and well after. Great music! This song choice of yours takes me back to that time and place. I've always said music is like a time machine. I started playing your video a few minutes ago and part way through the first verse, I stopped it and went to let my wife enjoy the whole video with me. For the record, we both loved your version! I dedicated it to her and a few days from now, we will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. I just wanted to let you know what a beautiful talent you have and how much we all appreciate what you (and Toni) bring to our lives every Sunday. Fine wine, no cheese, btw.😉 Your song brought tears to this old man's eyes today, so I hope you're happy. Absolutely incredible performance and yes girl, you nailed that solo!👌 Thank you again Reina and I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

[@shaftsburbia]

Thank you for taking me back to 70's vacation road trips.

[@sigmundjester]

“Too cheesy”?!! Toni has just dropped several points in my estimation. Gerry Rafferty and I were born in the same town (Paisley), so thanks for choosing a cover of his that isn’t Baker Street or Stuck in the middle with you. It’s good to see a rare video of Reina doing some solo guitar.

[@ollieroger3032]

I agree. Toni is great, but she really missed the boat on this one.

[@sigmundjester]

@@ollieroger3032 - Yup - especially when it’s a “too cheesy” comment from someone who was happy last Halloween to play the Monster Mash dressed as Frankenstein’s Monster, green face-paint and all. 😂

[@ollieroger3032]

@@sigmundjester Well said, my friend. Thinking the same.

[@DireWolfLive]

Rafferty's vocal on this track is beyond perfect.

[@sigmundjester]

@@DireWolfLive - Totally! His City to City album is a classic - poetry and music perfectly combined. Whatever’s Written in Your Heart is one of my favourites: “I heard us speak but all the words were dead Talked all night and left it all unsaid So we agree to disagree At least we got our memory.”

[@ralfg.1588]

Your wonderful voice and this unforgettable song simply fit together perfectly, an everlasting experience! Thank you very much for that❤

[@genewampler7404]

I have always liked this song since it came out. I think Gerry Rafferty would be proud. Great rendition.

[@JohnMoore-qv4vn]

Excellent! Thank you. A simple song that has haunted me since 1978.

[@-mattwood]

If I were a close friend to Reina I would work with her on developing a vocal growl - it would add SO MUCH to her vocal tool box. She exists solely on the upper end of the range which ends up eliminating SO much feeling from her songs. There is such emotion in these songs that she never comes close to touching because she doesn't dig deep. She stays on the surface... and it's limiting. Love her voice - would love to see her expand it's power.

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

I expect that she COULD do it but chooses not to. Agree that a bit of growl & grit would enhance her appeal but it’s not what she’s going for. Feeling? That’s subjective isn’t it. Sometimes a cover is just a fun exercise and I think she got the job done here.

[@MM1717mm]

Nice... I mean very nice ... I'm gunna have to hear this again 🌹

[@richardmathews4954]

Your performance is not cheesy at all and it meant expanding your guitar skills. Well done.

[@rosscathcart1909]

Superb! A classic, sung with heart, you've done it justice. This song means a lot to me personally as I relate, and there's a sense of home pride too, coming from Scotland. Thank you, channel will most definitely be shared. Take care.

[@Jennifer-is9np]

Wow. The original always just made me feel. Wanted someone to feel this way about me. I know. George wrote this for his wife but when I listened to your beautiful cover I got that feeling, but in a difficult way. All I was feeling was how thankful I am for my daughter. Beautiful. Thank you for giving this song more of a positive feeling. You are extremely talented. Co

[@vincedocherty1744]

Definitely a class rendition of this beautiful song. A tribute, not a copy.

[@johns.4331]

Reina is such a cool girl. Love her style.

[@joelhorrigan8961]

I just want to say that I found Toni and her have become my favorite in last two years

[@Deliquescentinsight]

What a terrific version, love the guitar solo also. RIP Gerry.

[@Wrtp.]

Great cover of a fantastic song.RIPGerry Rafferty.👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏👍

[@Kiffand]

Extraordinaire. One of my favorite song for ever. I am sure Gerry Rafferty is certainly crying in heaven with this fantastic cover. So beautiful voice and guitar.

[@paophookao3241]

I have listened to this song reminds me of when I was a teenager 16-17 and I loved listening to it

[@jimparker7778]

I've been singing and playing guitar for more than 50 years. I just loved this video. The singing feels intimate and the simplicity of the guitar arrangement and tone is perfect to accompany the vocal. The electric solo was a tasty tech trick that added to the sweet playing on rhythm guitar.

[@keepitreal6487]

Grt to see young people diggin this old stuff, lovely rendition too. Nothing cheesy bout Gerry Rafferty....superb classic song writer... that key change in the middle of this one....clever writing.

[@robinleebraun7739]

As soon as heard the Strat, I thought I guess Toni decided it wasn’t too cheesy. Then I saw you playing the little lead with the bends and stuff. Brava!

[@tikunani]

Great love song, woman to woman, nothing cheesy about it !

[@kujasan]

just as my parents got their vaccination and i finally got my name on a list too. when a good friend of mine is done with a whole year of chemo therapy. when the world is still complicated, but i feel hope again after a long time, you find a song to remind us of the one thing we all need to have hope: someone to keep holding on.

[@leemcintyre9490]

WOW! GREAT Rendition of this Awesome Song from the Late. Great. GERRY RAFFERTY!

[@mikefleming8945]

As a Scot I'm probably ever so slightly biased, but that's one of my favourite Gerry songs, really enjoyed that, thank you.

[@Skywatcher973]

Something really special about this song. You do it beautifully, Elle.💕

[@meinradmachler8731]

Sunday morning: wouldn't miss the Reina and Toni show, even though I needed to read my brother's recounting of how he broke his toe. I noticed it was just Reina... Okay, fine. Started reading into my brothers email, then I hear Toni. Okay, stop reading the letter, switch back to "Right Down the Line". I'll be damned: this is not Toni, this is Reina all by her lonely self. I am so impressed! And I can feel your pride for having done that. Cheesy? Maybe a little, but one doesn't have to over-interpret every line of the lyrics. And I didn't ... and I enjoyed.

[@markobrien3278]

Same! Well, except for the toe thing…

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

Toni is on thin ice with the you tube community

[@moneydoctor]

Beautiful thanks for sharing. I’m 60 and I grew up as a teenager listening to GR.

[@wamplertube]

My daughter and I have watched you almost every Sunday of her life! Thank you for bringing us joy! Be Well!

[@justpassnthru]

An awesome rendition. Gerry is smiling down upon ya!

[@futuregirl2024]

Great cover!! Always loved this song.... I was singing high-harmony with you on the chorus!

[@petegolding2657]

A true talent is Reina. Wonderful guitars, smooth voice, not forced. Gerry Rafferty I am sure would approve.

[@michelemunoz757]

Bravo, Reina, I thought Toni was suddenly there when I heard the electric guitare, I had to put my glasses on !...

[@jameswade4097]

From a Scotsman. That was Magnificent.

[@jamesdowd8354]

Haven’t heard this song in maybe 20 years. Love this version.

[@malcolmhiggins7005]

This is the 4th or 5th time I've watched this video. Keeps getting better

[@JackKirbyFan]

Reina using a power chord! How dare you! All kidding aside she really knows her way around a fretboard. Excellent guitar work. This is super hard to do and sing as well. I'm guilty as well of praising Toni's guitar work and ignoring how good she is at it as well.

[@peterdickinson7842]

Ditto Jimmy Page, Robert Plant.

[@gui-texzan7477]

She's a competent rhythm player, but these are pretty basic chords. I say this as a compliment, but these are not complex jazz chords -- which can get difficult.

[@chrisminer5884]

Agree. Both are excellent musicians and guitarists

[@Spacebeagle]

You are making me cry but there are two kinds of tears... mine are sad reflections of happiness I once could have had. Love ya also

[@TheBillysp8]

beatiful, From here in Brazil, despite the distance, I love your music, I always enjoy it. You are incredible Reina, I hope someone who knows one day will be able to personally know and hear your music. Big hug and always a lot of success.

[@marty7978]

Much obliged, this brings forgotten songs alive

[@bexsmith23]

This is a goosebump-er for me, can’t stop listening to this - thankyou 😍😍🙏

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Excellent cover. Gerry Rafferty was great.

[@funguy4utube]

Perfect cover of a classic. The simplicity of your voice and the soft acoustic and the add of the electric lead is spot on for this pure version.

[@molnjoe1613]

Just found you this last few months and I`m consuming your music at a great pace brilliant is all I can say Elle Gerry Rafferty is one of my all time greats really under appreciated ( Toni 😄) song writer I love his City to City album especially "Island " it evokes so many memories for me , Big love Elle ( great guitar work in the middle there ) & Toni

[@sto620]

Reina, you and your colleagues aren’t just fine musicians. You’re musicologists... music fans who mine for melodic gems like this one. Your arrangements go beyond “covering” a song... you make them your own, which takes skill. Your taste is also wide ranging and eclectic, which matches mine. And you’ve introduced me to tunes that are now part of my music library. Thanks for all you do!

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Very well said. I tried but didn't achieve what you so eloquently explained. Thanks

[@shoelessjoe1905]

Wow great song I was just a freshman the year this came out (1978) time how it do fly by! Well done 👍

[@TB-ug5sg]

Great version.. well done. Love Gerry and everything he does not just because I'm Scottish 😁. Right down the line is my favourite of all his songs.. it's brilliant in every way 🌞

[@djmips]

that means a lot coming from a Scot.

[@TB-ug5sg]

@@djmips 👍 Was sincerely meant... lovely version 😊

[@atomicguitars7123]

Best remake on YT...

[@joemeathead163]

Amazing 😻 This is about the most difficulty song to sing, yeah🎤

[@ThePseudoDionysius]

The more I listen to Reina del Cid variety the more I appreciate how understated versions can be better than the originals. Love the song - love this rendition of it.

[@ChrisSmith88love]

Ah! You had me as soon as you did this Rafferty song! Kudos "Right Down The Line".

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Well done. One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@eekamoose]

One of my favorite songs ever. Beautiful version, Reina.

[@danwingate7234]

Thank you my 12 string is loving life thank you for bringing back some really cool old feelings

[@golfish8589]

FINALLY. your excellent voice wasn't drowned out by the instruments. What ever mic arrangement you used. Do it again.

[@michaelmarshall55]

agreed - use that mike setuo again. and again....

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Agree. Would like to hear Reina's voice more forward in the mix.

[@rohricwl]

I think this might be the best performance Reina has done. After reading TIM's remark I realized that part of my appreciation may be the sound mix with Reina's voice more prominent.

[@michaelmarshall55]

@@rohricwl Yes, one only has to listen to Kitty Kallen’s “Little Things Mean A Lot”, now about 70 years old, and compare it with other recordings of hers and others, to realize that vocal microphone placement can make or break tunes.Its a recording that Reina & Toni should study well...

[@michaelmarshall55]

‘Little Things’ is an excellent example of prosody when the sound of the recording matches its literal meaning. The very intimate yet very public recording style (after all it is public - played on the radio) matches a lyric talking of blowing a kiss across a public room, touching an arm while crossing a public room, giving a secret smile in a public room : ‘sound matches sense’ as poetry teachers say...

[@dwayneterrell1915]

One thing about that song it's true❤ God bless you woman

[@wtpollard]

Very nice! My introduction to Reina del Cid was that recording of "Stuck in the Middle With You", with Toni, Josh Turner and Carmen McKee. Feels like we're completing a circle here.

[@djmips]

:) no no, there's many more Rafferty songs to go I hope.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Why would Toni avoid this tune if she did "Stuck in the Middle" ? Seems odd, maybe some other time. GR has many many great tunes. Tortured genius,I have no idea.

[@kevinj.kelleyattorneycouns2141]

Outstanding arrangement and one hell of a beer selection. PBR. Godspeed.