Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You | REACTION

[@ViewsFromThe502]

It's Joe Egan in the video, not Gerry! Thanks for the help 👍

[@mikestudioz216]

Hey, Could you plz react to Mornin’, The Theme from Moonlighting and Just to be Loved by Al Jarreau?

[@hankmullins3090]

Jeff Healey does a great cover of it

[@alanmusicman3385]

He does look a little worse for wear as well! Though that may be cos he is not comfy syncing to Gerry's vocal.

[@gerdbucher543]

thank you for information...thought it was gerry

[@tradeladder146]

The meaning behind this Song : Song Meaning This is what the song is about- and it comes from the liner notes of RIGHT DOWN THE LINE- the Best of Gerry Rafferty cd. The song is referring to people in the record biz- management people and executives of record labels- they are the clowns and jokers referred to in the lyrics. If you know about Gerry Rafferty you know he has had major issues with the record biz all his life. The band (Stealers Wheel) was signed to their label and attended a signing party at a fancy London restaurant. Rafferty described the scene as like "the Last Supper", with everyone sitting around a long table. The song is about the weasels in the record industry, the guys (band) getting drunk, and trying to get out of the entire thing- which they detested. That is the gist of what the song is about.

[@edwardallen4051]

Prior to Steelers Wheel Gerry Rafferty was in a folk trio with Billy Connolly called the Humblebums

[@DustinHawke]

Billy Connolly the actor? That's a trip.

[@edwardallen4051]

@@DustinHawke Stand Up Comedian primarily but actor also, you can find some Humblebum tracks on YT and obviously plenty of Billy's stand up.

[@w9gb]

Billy Connolly has talked about Gerry, and such a great talent - gone too early.

[@adam.4487]

I remember hearing this a lot on the car radio on way to work when I was 17 years old and that was MANY MANY years ago. LOL

[@elainemarsh5170]

This song just never gets old!

[@romystumpy1197]

Correct is a goodun

[@karenj3611]

Cant tell you how many times I've quoted those lyrics over the past 40 years, "clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right"

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

You and me both hun, you and me both! xx

[@deborahbranson3712]

Yeah I have done that myself

[@kryten09]

Once you hear this song, it's hard not to think of this song during strange times in your life. Be it with friends, at the bar, at family functions, out in public..

[@sourisvoleur4854]

"I imagine when people saw this..." I have known this song since it came out but never saw the video until KZbin came along. Videos just weren't much of a thing in 1973. What we had was the radio.

[@deborahh2556]

I've always loved this song. To me it's super catchy and I would definitely dance to it..and have.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

The song is about a party that Rafferty and Egan were invited to by record execs who clearly had no idea about rock music at all - they felt that they were literally surrounded by clowns and jokers. Gerry's song "Get it right next time" should be your next hit - one of the most hypnotic basslines in rock. As fotr Stealers Wheel, they're often regarded as a one-hit wonder, but they had quite a few good songs - try "Everything will turn out fine". The cover artist is still going, and did a lot of cover art - Rafferty's early solo song "Patrick" is about him.

[@bodoor8172]

Their best songs are the songs that weren’t hits like Outside looking in, next to me, who cares, johnnys song, another meaning, this morning, list is long. Guys do yourself a favor and buy all three SW albums and don’t forget about can I have my money back which is Gerrys first solo album, basically a forerunner of SW.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

@@bodoor8172 everyone forgets that album, but it's got some great tracks on it like "Sign on the dotted line". His early folk duo with singer and comedian Billy Connolly, The Humblebums, also had some nice moments, such as "Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway". As for SW, I'm a fan of a deep bluesy cut of theirs called "Wishbone".

[@marceldagenais1893]

This was before MTV man,pioneers of music videos. .

[@jellyrollnorton]

Time for more Gerry! His 3rd hit came out about a year after "Right Down the Line" and it’s called "Get It Right Next Time."

[@mamaflush9945]

Hahahaha...you guys had me in stiches. And your right to ponder over the idea about the video... It was well known that Gerry was an alcoholic. RIP: Gerry U R Missed💔🙏 culture was different back in the day...counterculture was expressed differently. 🤔😏 Such a fun song makes you want to dance, but these two Joe Egan & Gerry Rafferty both had huge personalities and sometimes a room is only big enough for one personality at a time. lol A great throw-back...here's another by Gerry "Gerry Rafferty - Get It Right Next Time" and if want to hear another band similar to them "Orleans - Dance With Me (Live Mid-Night Special 1975)" enjoyed your reaction, thanks

[@frankiebowie6174]

Funny thing about the hair, there was a time when we realized long hippie hair was becoming obsolete, but didn’t know what the next step would be.

[@gerdbucher543]

i love the groovie bass

[@angiemottershead1394]

Classic song. Fell in love cos of Reservous Dogs. Xx

[@kevinmulrooney3353]

Reservoir

[@DustinHawke]

Right Down the Line was on Season 2 of Euphoria as well.

[@karmakat77]

This is a good song to listen to when you're on the treadmill or running😊

[@christinecoombs3536]

In the early days Billy Connelly used to play in a band with Gerry Rafferty.

[@christinecoombs3536]

I heard that the song was about the promotional parties and lunches with record label bosses that Rafferty and Egan had to attend and kind of schmooze the big wigs to get their records played and recorded. They hated it !

[@sgtcheerylittlebottom]

most people know Gerry for this song and for Baker Street. you might wanna check out whatevers written in your heart.

[@robinakym2356]

It’s a slide guitar using a beer bottle instead of a steel tube

[@suzanneprock7286]

I've always like this song, it was pretty popular in the 70's, real catchy tune.

[@cabdriveruk]

Joe Egan had to fill in and mime for Gerry Rafferty who had left the band at that time, He later returned but by then he and Joe Egan were the only two members remaining. Gerry Rafferty who wrote the song with Joe Egan and sang lead vocals. The song and Rafferty's lyrics are a dismissive tale of the music industry which he detested, and refused to get involved with. The song was produced by Leiber and Stoller who also produced Elvis.

[@terencenelson1950]

No he's making that wine song in that steel guitar with the bottle that whining noise and the guitar

[@timjenkins4065]

This song is fire ❤️‍🔥

[@hollysmith9979]

Great song!!! I've always enjoyed it and was on the radio all the time back in the day...my problem is I can't stop laughing at you guys laughing😂😂😂😂 it's so much fun as always guys❤

[@oceanbluebandflorida]

Just FUN Sung this gazillion times solo and in a band and always goes over

[@jillwanlin9558]

Great song guys! Love your reaction! But yeh…can’t help but picture Mads Mikkelsen dancing around in Reservoir Dogs 🎶🎵

[@deelawson4551]

Me too

[@TheBham54]

On the soundtrack for Tarantino's "Resevoir Dogs"....great song, great movie.

[@MarchMeadow]

Brilliant Paisley band

[@ljshults]

Needs more cow bell!

[@Retroearthling]

You guys loved Gerry Rafferty btw who sang this.

[@heatherturner6955]

Just a fun song! And you had fun watching it... Cringy when you watch the style back then. Also videos were not popular in the 70's - so for them to do one was ahead of it's time.

[@heatherturner6955]

I just caught that Ryan never heard this. That is amazing!!! This song has always been so prevalent! It 's not a bad thing - it is just a pure reaction, which is surprising! The 3 Stooges! 😂😂😂

[@vrao8239]

Stealers wheel ➡Next to me😍

[@melliehobson8299]

"Is it cool to fall asleep on the floor??!!"

[@ellerootz6702]

My jam!

[@johnfinlay4963]

more Queensryche please. also dive into some Dokken.

[@problemchimp4231]

Worth looking up & learning a bit of that small Nation that is Scotland...some World greats...e.g. John Logie Baird & the TV, Alex Fleming & Penicillin etc.

[@oceanbluebandflorida]

Never ever seen this video and i thought i had seen ‘em all

[@georgeknox1822]

Paul Simon’s favourite song .

[@jeffsamuels3557]

check out Bonnie Raitt's version of Right Down the Line

[@hampyonce]

The strings are the thing.

[@davidsouth9979]

Listen to Gerry Cinnamon and his tune Belter, preferably live. A modern Scottish performer who may go global like Sam Fender except he’s a geordie (from Newcastle)

[@kenneththomas2436]

I like Stealin Time

[@terrykemp1876]

It's called bottleneck slide guitar.

[@yvonnejaime1266]

Hey there gentlemen, listen to the songs Seed Of A Memory, Faith To Arise, To Be Treated Rite by Terry Reid. Not many people listen to Terry Reid. I heard these songs in the movies Devil's Rejects and Three From Hell. I fell in love with the songs.

[@trishmuncey774]

Little River Band, "It's a long way there" They have many hit songs!

[@markriley5863]

The singer is Joe Egan not Gerry Rafferty.

[@russtex]

Good song!

[@manuelalvarez4954]

Tengo la sensación que me van a cortar la oreja (se las dejo ....)

[@MilosDaddy]

Was a fun review! Thanks for brightening my day, guys!

[@ChristinaMcF]

Wasn't there a little legal battle between this song and Cheryl Crows All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun?

[@davidmolina3520]

Cream filled 😁

[@paulagwhyte1720]

Joe's lipsyncing for Gerry who doesn't appear in the video. Joe didn't want to lipsync as you can tell. That is amazing guitar work. It's a song about a record executive deal meeting in which the band feels like they are getting nothing while the execs are taking everything. It's about Gerry feeling like they are stuck in the middle of this meeting and wanting out of negotiating and just being who he is, an artist and how it shouldn't be that hard to make music and get paid. The suits are ruining and taking everything! The song is awesome, we LOVE it in Canada! Love Gerry Rafferty! My favourite song when I was ten. Everyone's favourite back then. It annoyed me when people thought it came from "Reservoir Dogs." I've never seen that movie and don't want to. Don't like gangster movies. You're paying too much attention to the video, fella in pink tee-shirt, sorry I didn't understand your name, (I think they're saying, Ryan) not meaning to be rude. The song is fantastic!

[@chrisgibson7591]

You wanna try Gerry Rafferty night owl

[@bernaemckissack6298]

Check out Glasgows Gerry cinnamon definitely worth troops

[@flash1660]

That is not Jerry he refused to do the video

[@jgsrhythm100]

I would try to react to the Usdio3.

[@melissadambro8873]

I think this is one of those times that the video distracts from the song itself! IMO its much better without the silly video...! ; - )

[@rustyknyffe88]

😎

[@quiltie1774]

Check out a cover by Josh Turner Guitar. They did a great job.

[@chewie2055]

Guys he’s really not singing that…..Gerry rafferty is…….that’s Joe Eagan lip singing

[@ViewsFromThe502]

Hence the pinned comment

[@bobthebear1246]

Damn. I've never seen the video for the song before, and now I understand why. That is one weird, semi-gross video. I love the song, but this video is what happens when you have a ten-quid budget and a wealth of kooky ideas. Now PLE-E-EE-E-se do Gerry's "Home And Dry." You will all love that song. I promise.

[@bohndorman-lj9yb]

🥺 do Carry On by F.U.N. .YOU WILL LOVE IT

[@tayl0rbear391]

Could you guys check out more heavy Slipknot (Sic, Surfacing, Disasterpiece, scissors).

[@ViewsFromThe502]

Next time they are on the channel it will certainly be heavy

[@anngreenlee2953]

Need to listen to gerry Rafferty song night owl

[@Luvlacegrl]

That is not Gerry. Gerry sang the vocals on this song, but it’s a band member lip syncing for the video.

[@ViewsFromThe502]

Hence the pinned comment 👍

[@Luvlacegrl]

@@ViewsFromThe502 sorry. Hadn’t noticed that.

[@brucemarshall9521]

Ryan's mom kept this song from him.

[@jimcarlson6157]

Stacy's mom made sure he got some

[@raymondbonington9355]

Lot of things wrong here lads , rafferty left but came back after a few weeks and was on another 2 albums they released,, r.i.p Gerry and Joe Egan .

[@marycook6715]

Thats not Jerry singer

[@oh4sox]

This is one where the video takes away from the music.... unfortunately.

[@StevesFunhouse]

What happened to all of the comments ??? I just had a response about 1 of my comments (4 hours ago), so I come here to check it out and respond, and there are only a few dozen comments left. What gives ??? I actually just erased this comment and rechecked and yep, my post and the related replies are all gone, as well as most of the other comments that were here.

[@sumofo9742]

I feel like you actually ruined the song by watching the video. It was so distracting, you couldn’t appreciate the lyrics or melody. Please avoid watching the videos in the future. I’ve really enjoyed your reaction videos… now just disappointed. 😕

[@ViewsFromThe502]

The video was very entertaining. Two of us have this song on our playlists.

[@ratdad48]

What is funny?

[@ViewsFromThe502]

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funny

[@sweetcheeks-eo6mu]

did anyone notice there are no drums in this song ?

[@Cookies_crumbs]

You should listen to “Get it Right Next Time.” Great tune by Rafferty.

[@spoonunit03]

Yeah, and our sax fan will be quite happy. 😊

[@tgforty5]

The lead vocal on the song is by Gerry Rafferty, but it's Joe Egan lip syching it in the video. Gerry did not participate. Another great song by this band is "Star."

[@lokisan100]

Love Star!

[@jethro1963]

@@lokisan100 Me too. I remember Star from when I was a kid but didn't know who did it until the advent of Google. There is a hilarious video of Gerry and Joe singing Star to an audience in Germany? Catch the guy at the very end, the only dude grooving to the music in the crowd, it's called Stealers Wheel - Star (1974) HD 0815007

[@romystumpy1197]

Gerry struggled with being on stage performing in front of people

[@go234ko96ts5]

Gerry Rafferty from Stealers Wheel later went solo and had a huge hit BAKER STREET that had a great sound and the instrumental portion memorable. Stuck in the Middle With You was a one hit number for Stealers Wheel but they did release a few other singles like STAR and LATE AGAIN. Personally I thought STAR wasn't too bad.RIP Gerry who left us too soon

[@QBAN2010]

I loved Star too….

[@GinMae]

YES - Baker Street ... a place in my heart ...

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Did you listen to what they said in the beginning? It's like you're quoting them here for some reason.

[@ChristinaMcF]

Glad you mentioned Reservoir Dogs. I can't hear this song without being reminded of this scene!

[@mikestudioz216]

Hey, Could you plz react to Mornin’, The Theme from Moonlighting and Just to be Loved by Al Jarreau?

[@valeriegibson8096]

I’ve always loved this song! Gotta say though...I hope that given enough time, and therapy, I can unsee this video. 😆

[@annewoodard6803]

Walter Egan sang Magnet and Steel, with Stevie Nicks on background vocals. I love that song, check it out! 😁❤️

[@boldporcupine]

Walter Egan isn't Joe Egan. No relation.

[@angelajakem366]

That was entertaining watching you guys! I always liked this song but not seen the video til now!

[@Tammy.-ik5px]

TED NUGENT..🎸 FREE FOR ALL..THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 1978..

[@lokisan100]

Check out "Star" by Stealers Wheel!

[@kimcutts6153]

That's not actually gerry in the video, it's Joe Egan. Gerry had already left the band before recording the video. So it's Gerrys voice you can hear, but Joe's lip syncing. (Just stumbled across this video so I don't know if anyone else has stated that it's not Gerry Rafferty in the vid) Great reaction though guys. 😄

[@glennawhiteman742]

Every time I hear this song, I think of the movie Reservoir Dogs!

[@cg-kp3hx]

Many of Ferry's songs reflect his life at the time. Right down the line - tribute to his wife for supporting him thru alcoholism. City to city - Travelling from Glasgow to London for Legal meetingd SITMWY - his impression of those meetings Baker St - where he dossed down in London Night Owl - Red Eye from JFK to LHR and many more.

[@jellyrollnorton]

"Get It Right Next Time" by Gerry, please 🙏🏼

[@alanmusicman3385]

Such a shame that songs can become about the video that goes with them - especially when the video is a cheesy as this one and the song so good. I would always advocate listening to the song and not being distracted by the video.

[@spoonunit03]

Get it right boys. Get It Right Next Time. Next time. 😊

[@joejohnston3591]

It's called a bottle neck guitar.

[@craigedwards2940]

Yep. Often Duane Allman did the same thing when he couldn't get his hand on a slide. He'd use a medicine bottle, or thereof.

[@QBAN2010]

This a great dance song, a classic…just ask Mr. Blonde!!!!

[@billymcintosh888]

Should check out( island , whatevers written in your heart ,ark numerous beautiful songs and lyrics written ny a genius.

[@Tammy.-ik5px]

DRIVIN N CRYIN...FLY ME COURAGEOUS... OFFICIAL VIDEO.

[@dougreed2257]

Stealers wheel had a wad of quality songs but not hits, though their other modest hit "STAR" I think is a better song than "stuck in the middle" worth a listen!

[@Tammy.-ik5px]

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN.🎸 YOU DON'T REMEMBER (I'LL NEVER FORGET)

[@gerdbucher543]

the early years by gerry rafferty

[@jenniferjacobs228]

the 70's were such fun...love this wacky song.....