Gerry Rafferty documentary Pt4

[@dbbdvm]

Still listening to Gerry Rafferty regularly, since his first recording. It's like visiting with a bedloved, comforting old friend. ❤ Thank you, Gerry.

[@1903Zippy]

I found Gerry's music late in life and I'm so glad I delved into his catalogue of, what to me is brilliant, brilliant music and songwriting. Like the fan in this programme said, it's impossible to pick a top 10 of Gerry's songs. I find myself listening intently to the lyrics of each of his songs. Just wonderful, wonderful music. RIP the musical genius Gerry Rafferty.

[@mel140297]

Scotland is a wonderful place with wonderful people. Gerry was a fantastic artist with a fantastic gift. His music will be remembered for a long long time. Beautiful lyrics in all songs will live forever. Thank you Gerry Thank you.....

[@Spuddle16]

I find witnessing a grown up man trying(and failing) not to cry really moving. The Big Yin tries here and fails..............the strength of friendship

[@Fishnbred]

What a beautifully and sweet remembrance of a man that touched the whole world.

[@stevestone07]

The depth and clarity of his vocal was life changing. His melodies were Genius! I`m just so glad we have his music today! Gerry Rafferty was special, a one off! RIP xx

[@AndyB59]

A wonderfully gentle, moving tribute to my favourite musician. Thank you so very much for putting this wonderful programme up. Gerry wrote the most beautiful music that never fails to move me, even after so many years.

[@ziggydobiecki1229]

Ditto Andy, Followed Gerrys career since 1970. Stealers Wheel blew me away! His corroboration with Joe Egan & band was brilliant! And had a stunning solo career. There are too many songs to mention that bring a tear to my eyes. I feel sorry for those that haven't had the musical experience of listening to the Scottish genius . RIP. Gerry.

[@kristincurfman4231]

Listening to Gerry singing"Whatever's Written in Your Heart" and seeing Billy cry....I was crying with him...RIP Gerry..wish I could have known you. From a fan since 1978.

[@hodgepig007]

i am the privelidged "fan" that had the honor of appearing briefly in this film. Being a part of the definative film on Gerrys life is very special for a humble admirer of this greatest of Scottish songwriterss

[@marcgerome7966]

How can it be the definitive film if his best album "Sleepwalking" isn't even mentioned?

[@EdJClarke]

Does the fan page mentioned in this film still exist?

[@terencemartin523]

What an extraordinarily talented man Gerry Rafferty was, great documentary, much admiration and warmth here, and rightly so.

[@kidcharlemagne7238]

Beautiful documentary Thank you Mr Rafferty, my life has been blessed by your songs and vision.

[@benmcconaghy3313]

kept it together, watching this until Billy's last contribution. Tears are good I suppose. But Gerry's music could always move me to tears. In the most lovely way. Will always. So thanks for the tears and the smiles.

[@shadygrady3030]

Amen!

[@Chesterton7]

Same here Ben.

[@Helaires]

Agreed, Ben, what was it about this man's music that went right to the core and heart of us? Still to this day moves me---one of my all time favorite artists. Never has music touched me like his.

[@thomasmartinscott]

+J Powers : It came from His heart, that's why it touched ours.

[@Fee212]

I kept it together until Connolly couldn't. Et tu Ben?

[@willapperre6298]

Yes, I get a little lonely when the sun gets low ... what a great song

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

One of the best songwriters through history. Amazing in to many ways to mention.

[@3Dboneprinting]

Like loads of folk I grew up knowing Baker Street and Night Owl and never really thought about the bloke in the big glasses who sang them. I watched the tribute concert and then this doc and then plunged into all the music I'd missed. I have been absolutely blown away by the brilliance of so many of his songs and am now a bit obsessed. Trouble is the nature of his story adds such a poignancy to them that I can't get half way through most of them without weeping. An amazing talent.

[@magnificentmuttley154]

@3Dboneprinting Its safe for me to say that anyone who grew up with Gerry's music throughout the 70s & 80s understands exactly how you feel. Any hit playing on the radio has a certain power were all familiar with; usually the power to create its mood, whatever that mood may be, in the environment in which it is playing... But when were talking about Gerry's music, there is a depth & a poetic dexterity that is so much deeper & powerful than anything else I'd heard on rock radio at that time. In my opinion Gerry's music belonged more on easy listening or soft rock stations than on rock, pop, or mix ststions. Easy listening & soft rock are where the listeners were more contemplative, just like what you expect from Gordon Lightfoot fans, or Harry Chapin fans, for example Seems the only songs of Gerry's the radio played were from the _City to City_ album. The only exceptions I ever heard were _Stuck In the Middle With You,_ & _Get It Right Next Time_ Whether youre a musician or not, the noble & moving influence of people like Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, Paul Davis, John Denver, James Taylor, & of course Gerry is immense; profound. Fortunately you are part of that time, so I know you understand this... I am fully convinced their music made better people out of all of us; three generations who were alive at that time. And we are grateful to have coincidence to have been in their time Gerry is sorely missed. This world can never have enough like him. And it is a darker place without him ❤️😪 Rest In Peace: Gerry Rafferty 1947-2011 Rafael Ravenscroft 1954-2014 Tommy Eyre 1949-2001

[@TalisAden]

Beautiful. Lasting legacy filled with the words and music we need to tell the stories of our own lives. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@billbill5326]

Thank-you for uploading this wonderful documentary.

[@RobbieBSweet]

You sir are a LEGEND for posting this.

[@California6567]

A very unique talent, to say the least. Right Down The Line is one of my favourites...just the way Gerry lived his life...right down the line ! I respect that.

[@cbate2702]

Thanks so much for posting this... I loved his sound & his lyrics. I never thought he short changed his fans cos he put everything into his songs. At least that's what I feel....

[@donnaphilben6325]

chris bate I've heard that Gerry was shy about performing in concert. The crowds, the bright lighting on stage, etc...that's stage fright. I love his music anyway.

[@williambagley5415]

Didn't know much about Gerry, but his pop hits are fantastic! Love listening to them in California 😎🇺🇸

[@amyd7956]

Such a beautiful program, so touching. Thank you for making it available here, I enjoyed reading other fan’s comments while watching. I remember hearing Baker Street when I was little in the 70s and it having a big impact on me even then. Such a special artist Gerry was, and is. That voice. He aims straight for the heart every time and succeeds.

[@shadygrady3030]

I feel like this documentary, as brilliant as it is, only scratches the surface of a robust, dynamic genius who has touched and resonated with every one he's come in contact with. Whether on a musical level or a personal level. I speak as a fan. Rest in peace, Gerry and God bless your family and circle of loved ones. You are an inspiration.

[@johncallan333]

Gerry,s lyrics and melodies reached into my very soul and set the course of my life in ways l am just beginning to understand. His God given gift for poetry and song will resonate throughout the ages .Sleep with the angels,Gerry,I am blessed to have known you.

[@brandx3061]

Brilliant songwriter ... Baker Street, Warm & Dry, Right Down The Line ... Thank you Gerry Rafferty

[@mucklemhor]

a superb tribute to a fantastic songwriter

[@Molnboman]

Really enjoyed this and thanks for posting it on YT. It's only when you reflect on the volume of his work that you realise how talented he was, as a musician and as a songwriter. Another amazing musician with a self destruct button that I will never be able to get my head round. Thank you and goodnight Mr Rafferty. x

[@Billybopper1]

Thanks so much for posting this! I've been a Gerry Rafferty fan for many many years. My mom gave me "Can I Have My Money Back?" when I was 9 years old back in '76. My twin brother and I loved it. Actually, we wanted an Elvis record, but my mom didn't want to pay the full retail price for it, so she bought Gerry's record instead for a dollar. And as they say, the rest is history.

[@azzorroww]

Gerry was and is a wonderful talent his music is timeless because every generation that will hear his songs will connect to they're humanity

[@keithsparling5537]

God bless you Gerry Raferty, and thank you for your beautiful gifts that have brought me so much peace and comfort. I wish I could have known you... but then again, I DID ! R. I. P.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I was more than sorry when I heard of Gerry Rafferty's passing. He had such a beautiful singing voice. He was such a talented singer/songwriter. RIP Gerry Rafferty (16 April 1947-4 January 2011)

[@Lasermanprint]

Gerry Rafferty lived life and lived it his way.

[@lisagy4354]

Great story ......loved Gerry ......soothing voice

[@Tony-kc8zy]

Completely lost it after Billy Connolly's final words.Great documentary about a guy who wrote fantastic songs and he did it his way.

[@kiernanholland]

Thanks for posting it.. I never knew so much about Gerry Rafferty... After my parents got a divorce, Gerry's songs were one of the things I enjoyed hearing on the radio.. I walways wondered why I hadn't heard more of his music past "city to city".. I guess I wasn't looking for it that much.. The 80s distracted me.. But KZbin comes to save us from ignorance.. I hate the fact that EMI's robo-dogs ate the first half of the playlist, but I guess I can go find the DVD and buy it..

[@musclefixer]

Thank you do much for posting this. Will pass it along to other fans.

[@manjsingh5073]

My disenchantment and anxiety about the Ukraine war and utube popping up with Night Owl brought me here and watched this whole documentary.. How I thank god i have all his music now to listen to and learn how a great song writer puts its together.. God rest his soul and save us from excesses in our lives.. 🙏🙏🙏🌹

[@RegisPPalmer]

Great video thanks so much.. His music played a large part in my life.

[@toucan221]

I agree with all said a BIG BIG thanks from me forshowing this film about Gerry just Fantastic Beautiful I think ill watch this all again thank you Gerry Rafferty for being such a talent and giving us your feelings and songs = God Bless Gerry Rafferty x

[@justincoleman2740]

A wonderful tribute. Thanyou Gerry.

[@gaw67]

Nice touch to a good friend Billy 👏 💔🙏

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Among my favourite songs by Gerry Rafferty are *"Mary Skeffington",* *"Baker Street",* *"Whatever's Written in Your Heart",* *"Night Owl",* and *"Family Tree."*

[@MrZubine]

great documentary, I'm friends with Tony Williams who was a member of Stealers wheels for a while. Shame that some of the greatest talents in the world like Poe, Lennon, and many others are very little understood that been creative is not not about money but appreciating their skills in creativity and imagination.

[@stahlplast]

Many thanks wilso170,for uploading this very touching tribute,it is true that we find a song that we relate to..and has me in tears.It was heartbreaking to watch Billy,trying not to cry...Thanks Gerry for the music,Humble Bums,Stealers Wheel......."The Tweedsmuir" oh happy days.

[@Chesterton7]

Same here.

[@guitari-guitartuition1369]

Absolutely beautiful, Songs will live forever!

[@ilalapinski6146]

Beautiful documentary! I am sorry that only now I am discovering his genius!

[@sejsey]

Thanks for the share, I loved it.

[@michaelhampton9493]

Fantastic docu. Thanks for sharing it .. God bless Gerry . R.I.P.

[@davo2003hd]

Always loved his music, this was so informative. Thanks.

[@georgefraser7143]

First heard of Gerry Rafferty when stealers wheel released stuck in the middle when I was a young lad and had the good fortune to see him in concert sometime late 70s I'm sure it was the Usher Hall Edinburgh, his music still gets to me, Gerry you were one of Scotlands finest.

[@katebiggs353]

Great to be able to watch this, I live in Eire and we didn't get it! Thanks for putting this up.

[@PXR05]

Thanks for posting this documentary. A wonderful talent. Sorely missed.

[@hodgepig007]

Im Dave Lennon (the bloke in the paisly bandana & glasses near the end) & just wanted to let u know that it will be show sometime in the next couple of months on BBC4 as it was a joint BBC Scotland & BBC4 film produced by Rab Noakes NEON productions - Rab has promised to leave that yellow cardigan he was wearing during his interview for me in his will after i had admired it.. He did say he had years of practice wearing cardys & wasnt sure i could carry it off ! He's probably right lol

[@shawnbracey5824]

I as well lost it after Billy's state me then one his best songs closed it....vey well done

[@Lowdownbackporch]

Thanks, Wilsol. A beautiful documentary! Eric

[@TheBettyboo62]

With genius comes complexity, Gerry I miss your genius still

[@BBQFanNo1]

RE: Mike Jenkins... You should read Mike more about the last 17 years of his life to find out what triggered what made him unhappy. Perhaps you probably move on better in your life when you lose someone you love a lot and loved you. Not every human does move forward like cold robots without a conscience automatically in their life after losing someone they love. He was deeply affected by the death of his older brother Joseph, an event from which family and friends said he never fully recovered.

[@SPDATA1]

I totally agree with you...one of my best and saddest moments in life I had with Gerry Rafferty. Not in person but in mind. I always wanted to sing like him and when a girlfriend told me I sounded a little like Gerry I was so proud. Proud and Glory. He will be missed...and I am so sad that he is dead...but his soul and music still lives on...

[@johnjoe993]

A great Scottish talent Gerry your light will never burn out!

[@jonsouthgen]

I always envy someone who is just coming to Gerry's music now.You all have so much stunning music coming your way..enjoy. I wouldn't have missed the last 48 years though :-)

[@bigsinger1981]

jonsouthgen i only knew of Baker street until recently and although ashamed because i love music i am glad because this music is unreal. Only scratched surface loving Night owl and end of the line at the minute. Any recommendations ?

[@ziggydobiecki1229]

Yeah! Try the whole discography and prepare to be moved!

[@littlewing1958]

I don't know why I haven't watched this before now, it wasn't like one of those MTV things, and of course it wasn't. This was Gerry Rafferty's Documentary. I have a great respect for his ability to recognize "the beast" of the industry and how he steered away from it. A true artist is humble. His music touches me.

[@grahamjohnpreston]

Why am I watching this? Because I am ignorant. Wow...........lot of catching up to do I think. Unsung hero of music, and an absolute giant. My respect has always been there for him, but my journey to know this man has only just begun. X

[@147sterling6]

I've only just begun to understand the enigma of his lifes work. And only because i share his birthday. But this has moved me.

[@sprintbass]

at 44 I was 5 in 78 and I remember baker st on the radio even then on my way to school with my dad driving me.. so it was looking back something rather cool in the way that everything back then in that era on USA radio was bee gees...and here comes baker street which took them off the pedestal just for a bit... to this day I'm a bass player...and I look back on that song..and evil woman from ELO as some of the first songs I recall hearing that my parents didn't own and yet I clearly even at 5 recall liking them in my own right..if that's not a complement I don't know what is..RIP

[@streaming1950]

The best singer/songwriter I ever heard

[@guitarsonstage]

Great story of a remarkable man.

[@Celt-gc6hn]

A true Man of Scotland.

[@partslig123]

3:28 Just tears your heart right out..

[@wmrxb15]

It certainly does and that speaks volumes for the man.

[@NigelFortune]

Wow, that song at the end is mighty powerful!!

[@allsorts7049]

It gets better every time I hear it

[@SimoneStar]

thank you for this.

[@jackgee7355]

Literally the only time you’ll see Billy Connolly emotional and it’s over Gerry.. what a guy ❤️

[@777colin1]

Thank you Gerry for your music. My favorite song is 'The Right Moment' from the album Sleepwalking. RIP Gerry

[@blahdeblah1975]

I remember now...this was recommended to me by one of the musicians featured.

[@annie123454]

gerry rafferty was a deep soul that gave us a little look into it with his talent!

[@babacarndiaye8427]

C est le plus grand musicien de tous les temps

[@garrisonbaker151]

Complex and interesting Sprit !

[@billyrubin7378]

Couln't agree more with 'Maddie' -- as Gerry calls her in a song (on Night Owl) -- But not only was it the universe he was trying to connect to. Most of all he was trying to connect HIMSELF together and all the things he used drink to; 'stop my head from what I think' (from Night Owl ?). But from what he experienced when he was a child; as the documentary explains concerning his father who clearly had a brutal life and suffered greatly from. Which never got resolved and the immense suffering he endured became the suffering Gerry (and his mother) also endured. Deep in himself Gerry knew what the problem was but used his music to try to release the immense hurt -- and outrage -- he carried; which is why his music was so forensically crafted because musical tones have an EXACT emotional relationship. i.e. certain tones evoke certain emotional responses in ALL of us. (A good example being 'Baker Street' which has the saxaphone letting out chilling screams of what GERRY needed to release IN HIMSELF). Unfortunately whilst musical tones can resonate to what emotions we carry and be a TRIGGER for their expression, it is ONLY in RELEASING the emotion(s) that release from the never ending wheel Gerry also has in his songs (e.g. 'Spinning on another wheel), occurs. That he also has (from memory) in another song; the words: I can't break the chains. Which was true; he couldn't break his own chains; and release HIMSELF and CONNECT UP the unresolved emotions which tortured Gerry ALL his life. And its not the first -- or last time -- Gerry's music has -- and will -- fill me with excruciating agony for what his music says he suffered with ALL HIS LIFE. I miss Gerry's music more than I can say. And the universe has ways of answering what we feel. One day, in the car, I had been playing one of Gerry's albums over and over, till finally I poked the eject button, and got a fright. The song went on playing even after the cassette had unloaded. It would NOT stop. I thought the bloody player was haunted! But then realised I had hit the eject button at the exact instant the SAME song was being played on the radio. Call that coincidence if you like. I DON'T ! !

[@ChilesRussellTaylor]

R.I.P. Gerry Rafferty! 😢😪😭

[@mhunter5209]

To make Billy Connolly cry is no mean feat. We still have the music. RIP.

[@chocloditelensman]

awesome documentary - and awesome artist !

[@dougreed2257]

Simple statement, gerry rafferty =GENIUS

[@Nikkipicky]

Awesome. Off to explore his music..

[@destinationrehab7614]

Great artist, I heard Billy Connolly speak about him on the Adam Buxton podcast and I never knew about his alcoholism towards the end of his life.

[@Lempersbram]

Still miss him.

[@marcgerome7966]

Does anyone know why his best album, in my books, "Sleepwalking" wasn't even mentioned in this doco?? Some kind of licencing issue?

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Yes, I like Sleepwalking immensely.......

[@moomoopuppy5810]

so heartbreaking

[@jonsouthgen]

They are all superb.City to City is an obvious starting point.Check out North and South, Sleepwalking and many more

[@Jindy2]

God rest his beautiful soul.

[@williefinn4932]

didn`Gerry write her father didn`t like ,me anyway. and baker street, surely one of the greatest rock recordings ever....and stuck in the middle with you, immortalised in reservoir dogs...and night owl.

[@50goldstrat101]

An amazing man...

[@TheMrgaztop]

A lovely spirit. I wish Gerry and John Martyn had got together and produced an album. Why do the good die young? And they say there is a god......

[@camerongairns188]

to be fair , a 1 hour documentary doesn't really cover 40 years of genius but it was a good watch none the less .... in my opinion he wasn't 'flawed' and he wasn't 'troubled' ....he just did things his way ...an immense talent.

[@BBQFanNo1]

A singer who never kissed the butts of the big record companies trying to force him to tour North America. He respected himself way too much to sell himself with exposure that way. Many called him a prick for standing by his desire to never tour the United States in mass concerts because he respected his music way more than being commercialized that way.

[@serenitynow6119]

*****He could write and he could be a right prick. The two aren't mutually exclusive. John Lennon, John Fogerty, Chuck Berry…the list goes on. Like many "legends" - they were ambitious and mean with it. It's naive to think any company - record or otherwise - will give you a stack of money and let you do whatever you want however you want. You enter into an agreement and you honour it or your you don't. What about his mate who he left high and dry with HIS contractual obligations? That's not standing up to the company that's abandoning your mate. He writes a song saying how disgusting it is to sit at a table with record executives [and it probably was] yet he'd abuse his sessions musicians mercilessly for no reason. Far more disgusting in my opinion. He left a truly great body of work but let's not call him virtuous for the wrong reasons.

[@MrJacksonvill]

***** tRUE HE DID WHAT HE WANTED::BUT i FIND IT A BIT SELFISH::TO NOT GO AND PLAY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ADMIRED HIS MUSIC::EITHER HE WAS TO LAZY TO DO IT OR JUST PLAIN SNUBBING THE RECORD COMPANY::EITHER WAY HE ROBBED THE FANS FROM THAT EXPERIENCE:: Michael Jackson hated to tour believe it or not..but he thought about the fans..and when it made sense to him MJ Toured.BUT WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT;::I saw Gerry on one of those TV programs where he performed..he is very stationary ..kind of cold how he came over..but his music resonates big time..maybe just didn't like performing...and since he was a perfectionist..maybe he couldn't deal with pungent acerbic remarks. Who knows..at the end of the day..he gave what he can..R.I.P Gerry Rafferty..thanks for the music.

[@PraytheRosaryEveryDay]

+Garfield Harrison Agree with Bill Bass. Those tours are nothing short of soul destroying in the true sense. It did Michael Jackson so much good didn't it? I would do anything I could to prevent a son of mine from getting into the music business, it is so corrupt. They are right, the music is enough. That's what he was here for, that and his family.

[@MrJacksonvill]

Stephen Dennis ok but that doesn't mean that young people shouldn't have aspirations to be in the music business. Its changing if you haven't been observing..Of course its a shady business,because it has alot to do with politics. Its corrupt like any business where corporate plays a role in it. That part of it is why I love it..touring is really to fill the Artist's pockets. When you work on a song ,its business..you want to get paid,if you are an artist willing to share your work with the world officially. If you are doing music for your self,which Gerry Rafferty wasn't doing,then why can't you go out and please the supporters of your music. Thats MJ did,..of course he didn't like everything in the business,but he did it..look at how his children benefits from all his hard work. Sure ,Michael enjoyed his life here on earth,don't make it sound like the man never enjoyed it. Gerry Rafferty was just arrogant and not willing to please his fans.Look at Taylor Swift,she can't sing for beans in my opinion,but she is true to her supporters..her music appeals to them. Well call an Ace a Spade.

[@PraytheRosaryEveryDay]

Garfield Harrison But Garfield, the only thing that really matters in this life is if we live it so we can enjoy eternity. Everything in this world passes very quickly. I think if you could ask Michael Jackson right now what he wishes he could have changed he would tell you, just about everything that happened to him once he got sucked into the music industry for real. It makes me sad every time I remember how little and innocent he was in the beginning. Chasing after lots of money is bad and it almost always demands that you give up what is truly good inside of you.

[@charliemctruth]

Wonderful.

[@at_brunch3852]

How very beautiful 😭. Beautiful family. 💖from 🇨🇦

[@valuetraveler2026]

Nice documentary his daughter is quite beautiful

[@Raelspark]

this film didn't mention Gerry's supposed disappearance.

[@learningrichard]

Thanks

[@robharding5345]

I don't do niceties, like so many who put out those false epitaphs, Gerry Rafferty did not want falsities., just recognition for his songwriting, I am here to say that his songs were just exceptional, and the man himself, was a star.and he shines even brighter now, than he did in life.

[@cutanin]

Por favor ¿podría alguien traducir o subtitular el documental?muchas gracias

[@JoeDoe2]

Where are Pt2 and Pt3?