TALK ABOUT A BASS GROOVE! First Time Hearing Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle Wheel Reaction!

[@Sebastian-np7uc]

Reservoir Dogs! 😎😎😎

[@williamyates694]

Iconic moment in cinema!!!

[@bugvswindshield]

that Always comes to mind now when i hear this song ha ha!

[@BogeyDopeYT]

Hey….u hear that?😂

[@krakatoa923]

Doing my best Michael Madsen (Mr. Blonde) moves.

[@fuchsiaswing8545]

You ever listen to K-Billy's "Super Sounds of the Seventies" weekend? It's my personal favorite.

[@gesundheit602]

My favorite line… “Well you started out with nothing and you’re proud that you’re a self-made man. Now your family all come calling, clap you on the back, and say please…” It always reminds me of stories people tell about coming into wealth and all of a sudden distant relatives they don’t even know come asking for money. Gerry was such a terrific writer in addition to being a wonderful musician.

[@PhillyJoe1990]

Allman Brothers picture greatest band of all time. Great comment rock on brother

[@OklasoonaHomer]

If you ever see this song in Reservoir Dogs, you'll never forget it.

[@rickwelch8464]

Gerry Rafferty's "Right Down the Line" is one of my all time favorite love songs.

[@BillO964]

Something about Sam's smile makes me think she recognizes more of these songs than she admits. 😊

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I was in the car yesterday with my 18-year-old son playing a game "Rate this song." After a half a dozen songs, not a one over 4 out of 10. But listen to this oldie. Good lord, they certainly don't make 'em like the used to. The grove, the craftsmanship, the instrumentation, lyrics. This baby is a 10.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Yessir!

[@metalmark1214]

I certainly know this song, but never knew the band that performed this song. So many great bands and songs that came out of the 70's.

[@visaman]

The band was just a front. It was all Gerry Rafferty. He was on 4 bands thar year.😅

[@dcanmore]

Billy Connolly was a 1960s folk singer and songwriter before he became a standup comedian in the 70s. In the early days of his stand up Billy would also sing a couple of songs as part of the show. The Humblebums with Gerry Rafferty released three albums between 1969-71 then Gerry left and formed Steelers Wheel with Joe Egan.

[@ohiopower]

"Joe Egan and Gerry Rafferty were a duo known as Stealer's Wheel when they recorded this dylanesque, pop, bubble-gum favorite from april of 1974: that reached up to number five. As K-Billy's super sounds of the seventies weekend continues."

[@orraman5427]

Gerry Rafferty was a Paisley buddie who walked "RIGHT DOWN THE LINE". Hint, hint.

[@hebber1961]

Not even gonna pretend I understand any of that.

[@orraman5427]

@@hebber1961 Gerry Rafferty was born in Paisley, Scotland. The nickname for someone from Paisley is a "buddie" and "Right down the line" is another one of Gerry's hits. Being made to walk the line is/was used as a test of sobriety and Gerry struggled with alcoholism which resulted in his death from liver failure.

[@ellastewart3831]

I was first introduced to this song by a teacher I had in primary (elementary) school at about 7 years old (26 now). As she would put it on in the background when we had to play indoors because of bad weather. Still one of my favourite songs! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@mozart2jazz]

As a bass player, this has always been a favorite, & was one of the 1st songs I picked up and started playing. It has that rare perfect 70s groove: you can't help but start swaying and moving to it well before the vocals ever come in.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

I played this in a band a few years back, and it is indeed a cool bass line!

[@dougsusie2319]

When this song hit the radio in 72 or 73 I thought it was Dylan, very, very Dylan like. Even the use of clowns and jokers. Sooo Very Dylan! Peace ❤❤

[@johnsilva9139]

Sounds about right. I remember for a few brief seconds I thought it might be Paul McCartney. Maybe it was the bass part.

[@joecarcione6636]

I used to think it was a George Harrison track back in the day...

[@terri2494]

For decades I thought it was Steely Dan. I guess I didn’t listen too closely when the dj said the name of the band. What can I say? I was ten.

[@ianlove1215]

Going along with the other comments I always thought it was a late Beatles song

[@cassianfalkener3706]

Lol. And I always thought it was the Grateful Dead.

[@michaelbarnes4403]

when I was in 9th grade this song was on the radio every other time I turned it on. another GREAT 70's one hit wonder... thanks for the ride :)

[@Jojo-fy2ud]

I love this and all Gerry Rafferty songs. When this was in Reservoir Dogs I almost couldn't handle it.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Gerry Rafferty was the lead vocalist on this, other songs by them are: "Star", "Everyone's Agreed That Everything Will Turn Out Fine", "Wheelin'", "Late Again", "You Put Something Better Inside Me", "Outside Looking In", "Found My Way To You", "Gets So Lonely", "I Get By", "Steamboat Row", "Go As You Please". There are other tracks but these are good ones to continue with.

[@SaverioP]

Baker Street was so in your face, and this was so cool and laid back. Different styles but both great tunes.

[@islandseeker1260]

Best bumper sticker I ever saw -- actually two stickers, one on either side of the rear bumper (with arrows): > An inside joke for those of us in an aging generation that made my day while stuck in traffic!

[@stevetrevino9421]

i knew after Baker Street reaction you would find this song. NOW go watch movie RESERVOIR DOGS and wait to see the scene with hear this song . I cannot unsee in my head since 1992 movie release

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Hmmmm... do we want to be able to unsee this?? 😂

[@StuartBearden]

Another rock classic

[@MikeB12800]

Michael Madsen dancing to this song classic!! Especially with Stephen Wright as the DJ announcing. This Soundtrack and Trainspotting Soundtrack were a 90’s must!! And Pulp Fiction!!

[@margaretflounders8510]

I agree

[@alec5004]

I concur with the recommendations of "Star" and "Everyone's Agreed that Everything Will Turn Out Fine"

[@timjenkins4065]

Definitely my fav scene in that movie! I’ve seen it 20 times at least, love it!

[@brentgunderson1349]

Sitting drunk at the bar, clowns to left...jokers to the right, "afraid he'll fall of his chair" and "how he's going to make it down the stairs". I always play this if I see it on a bar jukebox. 😂

[@keithhider2170]

Listening to this put me in mind of 'Mama told me not to come' by the American band Three Dog Night. You should also check that out.

[@bearmanz]

The original accompanying video is a must. It is the lyrics put to life.

[@lindastewart4768]

i still have my 45rpm record of this song! i have followed Gerry Rafferty since this song came out. great tune from back in my day!! i love the more mellow\easy listening tunes. songs where you can hear the words! over the years, my taste in music has still remained but has expanded! i'm lovin' watching y'all! i can't wait to watch more reactions!!

[@RicoCosta317]

Rafferty was doing a Dylan takeoff in this. You definitely hear echoes of Bob in the lyrics and delivery.

[@charliespride2058]

Video needs to seen!

[@joshuasingleton2015]

I always imagined the bass player was a very happy person. 😆

[@jowbloe3673]

This always reminded me of *Steve Miller.* *The Joker , Rock'n Me , Take The Money And Run , Jet Airliner , Jungle Love*

[@visaman]

Yacht Rock.

[@johnbagley99]

This was great. It had a Beatles feel to it

[@male3083]

You MUST watch the video of them playing this - the bass player is beyond cool. Better than any video from this century.

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

Also used. As the theme song for the Netflix series "Grace & Frankie."

[@mark4262]

This was actually recorded at The Beatles Apple Studio 3 Seville Row London..

[@jimbusby8298]

Never gets old 🎵🎶 test of time

[@jornspirit]

...I think probably everyone, who went through the seventies with one ear glued to the radio, knows this one... even Japanese friends of mine do know it from their airplay at home... its such a fun song!! Thanks for your enthusiastic evaluation, Sam! 😎

[@adam.4487]

Holy cow this sends me back in time! This was a crazy song to being with, without a video. LOL I never understood it the first time I heard it all those years ago. An old timer like me have heard a lot of music and songs and I still rock to most of them with my good old turntable spinning the vinyls. Fun song.

[@kathrynnard8059]

So glad to see you youngins enjoying this old person's 65 year old song area. We had fun and even in our shows. Not so caught up in things people are now days.

[@aussierob3860]

Can’t help myself when I hear this song, have to do Mr Blondes shuffle every time.

[@Ingleborough111]

When I was a DJ in the 70's, I dedicated this to dancers. Clowns to the left of me, etc. It was a gig I did a lot and they new I was just having a bit of fun and smiled at me.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

so catchy!

[@mikemiller3069]

My band covered this in the 80s and it always brought people out on the dance floor.

[@carlleedham6256]

Stuck in the lidl with you !!!!

[@jovanisanfemio7641]

Can never hear this song without seeing Michael Madsen dancing with a straight razor!!

[@suzanneprock7286]

Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street" is my favorite but this one brings back memories of high school days.

[@bannjaxx]

Gerry and Billy Connolly were "The Stumblebums", Connolly - now famous as a comedian, was a banjo player and singer on the folk circuit in the UK, firstly with "The Humblebums" and then solo where his gift for stand up emerged as he'd talk to the audience between songs and as those stories were enjoyed more and more they got longer and longer, eventually taking up more time than the songs themselves. Billy remained close friends with Gerry until Gerry's death.

[@gfstephen]

The Humblebums

[@TZ61]

Don't wanna mess with the algorithm. There were many, MANY artists being labelled the next Bob Dylan; either by their vocal style, or their songwriting ability, or both. I think you caught on to that with your comments. For me, I will always remember this is as an outdoors jam with maybe Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime" playing right before, and Sly and the Family Stone's "Hot Fun in the Summertime" right after. Later in the evening 'being so scared I'm gonna fall off my chair' and 'wondering how I'm gonna get down the stairs'; still here to talk about it, lol.

[@Bennromansince1955]

one hit wonder; always loved this song!

[@65cj55]

Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty, had a band called The Humblebums.

[@cyclops60]

I remember it from when it came out, quite distinctive at the time but their only hit from what I can remember. It's interesting how it got picked up for 'Reservoir Dogs' 20 years later! Cheers.

[@Laura_Martin42]

Love it, I can still hear my mom singing this.

[@imavibe]

This is such easy groove. Really fun reactions! I'm not sure why yet, but I truly think you both will love "Bachman-Turner Overdrive" - "Let It Ride" Stay Groovin' Peace

[@danielemlet7885]

I us to play pinball to this goes back in the early 70 s

[@kathrynstafford7099]

He sounds like Bob Dylan

[@barryhickman6911]

KILLER base line on this song!

[@marcdewey1242]

I remember when this song was hit in 1973

[@mitchridder4071]

Gerry's lyrics, "clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you," is Gerry describing being stuck in a meeting between record execs who he disdained, while with his band mate and song writing partner Joe Egan.

[@karinanderson9722]

I was today years old when I found out this song isn’t by Steve Miller Band. Hanging my head in shame. 😮

[@rogerdaly6326]

Till the day i drop whenever i hear this my mind goes to that scene in Reservoir Dogs

[@Nastyfinger1444]

I was a kid in junior high school when this was popular.

[@firedoc5]

One of my all-time favorite songs, and it's one that gets stuck in my head often. For a long time, I thought it was the Beatles singing it for some reason. You just gotta love the bass-line and cowbell. The trivia question answer is "Reservoir Dogs", a wicked movie.

[@joeholahan7619]

Grew up listening to the grooves 70 music was just fun!

[@deepfriedscotsman2860]

He was also in another in band called The Humblebums and their song called ( Shoeshine Boy ) with Billy Connolly

[@monticlassictv]

In the official video of this song it was actually one of the band members Joe Eagan who mimed to Gerry’s original vocals because Gerry refused to take part in the promotional video for this song as he loathed the circus of promoting his music. With regards you’ve heard it before it was the soundtrack the iconic movie “Pulp Fiction”.

[@jackiebinns6205]

Yes a torture scene on Resivour Dogs 😮 stuck in the middle with you

[@lawrencefine5020]

You guys ever see Reservoir Dogs? This song is in the movie. You really need to check it out. Great show, guys!

[@stevetrevino9421]

DITTO

[@Tijuanabill]

"Hello? Hello?" Yikes...

[@machtshnel]

So are you Mr White or Mr Pink LOL

[@Tijuanabill]

@@machtshnel There is no more terrible villain in that movie, than the no tipping Mr. Pink. Shameful.

[@Masonicbrother]

You will never listen to this song the same after watching Reservoir Dogs, that scene in the movie is the standout for sure.

[@alexmctear5420]

This was anything but a benign song, and was dig against their management with whom they were in a bitter dispute about money and the direction they were being lead, Gerrry left the group but was tied up with legal problems as a result. The clowns and jokers in the lyrics was aimed at their management.

[@8044868]

When I first heard this, I thought it was Bob Dylan.

[@hartspot009]

Thanks for making me laugh! Sam's giggle is pure gold 😂❤

[@phantomrockerr]

Great song. I agree with Sam.

[@ianlove1215]

Love the mix of guitar types!!!

[@malph9216]

Gerry Rafferty's "Get it Right Next Time" is a real 'must listen', or even better, watch the official live studio video. Great lyrics, great sax and a great laid back vibe.

[@coffee-xg6my]

Phil and Sam, here's another piece of trivia for you about this song. As you know Jerry Rafferty is the singer on this song but by the time they got around to doing a music video for the song, Rafferty had already left the band. So, in the actual music video for "Stuck In The Middle With You" the guy that you see singing is not actually Jerry Rafferty but rather his bandmate and co-writer of the song, Joe Egan. (He's the guy in the middle of the album cover with the glasses and the lion's mane.) Jerry Rafferty is in the lower left of the album cover.

[@Chris_34]

"You ever listen to K-Billy's "Super Sounds of the Seventies" weekend? It's my personal favorite." - Mr. Blonde 👂

[@kpiperjr]

Sam was digging this one!! haha Yea, it's one of my all-time favorites. Probably not what would be considered anything groundbreaking, but so damn good to listen to.

[@DEmma1972]

I want to watch Reservoir Dogs again now. Video to this song is a plus when listening to it

[@ericramsell5947]

For decades I thought it was either the late Beatles, or Bob Dylan. It was only a couple of years ago I learned who actually recorded it.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

It was definitely "This is the vibe, bro." 🙂

[@timjenkins4065]

Love Sam! She should let her hair down (literally) more often, but u guys do great

[@nealmcmullan6977]

Another great song by Gerry Raferty guys is night owl. Love the channel.

[@brucek5578]

Morissette’s Ang Huling El Bimbo at fan fest 2023! 🙏

[@marinabrennan7695]

Every time I hear this, all I think of is the movie Reservoir Dogs 😊

[@jollyrodgers7272]

This song brings up disturbing memories of RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) - the razor scene... and just answered your quiz. The song is about being at a music industry cocktail party and the clown/jokers are record execs and hangers-on. The film kicks off with George Baker Selection's LITTLE GREEN BAG, about looking for some lost contraband. My favorite solo song by Gerry is GET IT RIGHT NEXT TIME, mainly because Baker Street is a bit overplayed, and it still features a great Sax by Rafael Ravenscroft (yeah - his name was as cool as his play). I dig Sam's Chair Dancing - reminds me of my style (PLE-EE-EE-EE-E-EASE).

[@rogerdodger6025]

Stealer's Wheel one other lesser US hit called "Star" that is really good. Should have been a bigger hit.

[@Eowyn187]

20% likes is excellent. I rarely see any type reaction vid, music or film, that gets anywhere near that fr. And I'm a nerd that's fascinated with it. So I note that with just about every reaction video I watch. (Also coz my best friend is a reactor. 😏) But seriously, 20% is so rare. The majority are less than 10%. 👍

[@hashburystumble8808]

For early Gerry Rafferty with Billy Connolly check out The Humblebums - "Shoeshine Boy"

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I think I read that he was inspired by a party that he went to. It turned out to be a more highbrow affair than he expected, he didn't really know anybody there, he wasn't really dressed for it, and he found the attendees to be trying too hard to come off as hip and artsy in an attempt to impress each other...

[@SG-js2qn]

FWIW, this is someone singing a song reminiscent of the style of Bob Dylan. (Just pointing out the Dylan influence.)

[@byroniasmaximus924]

First time i heard song was n Reservoir Dogs. Great intro.

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

Classic scene in Reservoir Dogs!😉 Very danceable too...

[@rickthoma6428]

Sang this out loud at work!lol

[@Sandy-dd4le]

Anyone else have *that* image of Michael Madsen dancing in their heads now?

[@nationaltrails9585]

#6 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1973, it was produced by the Legendary Songwriting Team of Leiber and Stoller. When it first came out I thought it was a Beatles song, but it was styled after Bob Dylan. IMO, sometimes filmmakers have a way of appropriating a song with questionable results, Bad Moon Rising being another one. :)

[@Masonicbrother]

And yet those songs will always be remembered for those movie scenes. They paired so well.

[@joeynail6049]

This song was great in 1972. Just great music. In 1977, it became a top notch get high song. At least for me. I was 12 years old in 1972. I finally joined the crowd in 1977.

[@bugvswindshield]

Try "Green Tambourine" fun fact. the guitarist is the same one on the song " Black Betty" !!!!

[@jamessomers8808]

I have heard this song so many times. I’m not hating on it, but I am interested to see your reaction. It seems to be the most radio, friendly song I’ve ever come across, and since I control the music at work, it kind of slips its way into different playlists, and what not. or stations.

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

Getting stoned and listening to the song. He's 3 sheets to the wind to get through the video

[@tannadice1000]

The cover art by the great,recently passed away, John Byrne. Artist and playwright.