Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the store closes while working...people don't remember him or his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-30's...they have no idea of who he was.
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Hello ACMEBBS!

** On Sunday 15.05.22 - 01:56, ACMEBBS wrote to All:

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music?
Seems like when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the
store closes while working...people don't remember him or
his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-
30's...they have no idea of who he was.

Great talent. There is a video of him singing one of his songs
that he wrote coming out of some major life-struggle/surgery or
something. Amazing art of poetry in that one. I'll audition
my collection and report back on which one it is. It's
impressive because the studio recording is the SAME "live"
perfect performance in the video.

I also note that his vocal "sound" is quite unique and
fascinating. It's like he found the magic formula for the
chord-combo for his voice and sticks to it for most of the
tunes.



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** On Sunday 15.05.22 - 01:56, ACMEBBS wrote to All:

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music?
Seems like when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the
store closes while working...people don't remember him or
his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-
30's...they have no idea of who he was.

Great talent. There is a video of him singing one of his songs
that he wrote coming out of some major life-struggle/surgery or
something. Amazing art of poetry in that one. I'll audition
my collection and report back on which one it is. It's
impressive because the studio recording is the SAME "live"
perfect performance in the video.

Found it:

https://youtu.be/I8UHCqvuUqY

Whatever's Written In Your Heart (Official Video)

A tear-jerker for me.

I also note that his vocal "sound" is quite unique and
fascinating. It's like he found the magic formula for the
chord-combo for his voice and sticks to it for most of the
tunes.

From what I remember, he struggled with alcohol and some
personal demons leading to depression. Dead at 63 - from liver
failure and complications from that.

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ACMEBBS wrote to All <=-

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like
when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the store closes while working...people don't remember him or his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-30's...they have no idea of who he was.

Most of our Pandora-ing is Yacht Rock dinner music - Michael
McDonald, Steely Dan, Doobies, Christopher Chross, and Gerry
Rafferty.

And that guy who sang the "Pina Colada" song, talk about two people
who deserve each other!



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Ogg wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Hello ACMEBBS!

** On Sunday 15.05.22 - 01:56, ACMEBBS wrote to All:

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music?
Seems like when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the
store closes while working...people don't remember him or
his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-
30's...they have no idea of who he was.

Great talent. There is a video of him singing one of his songs
that he wrote coming out of some major life-struggle/surgery or
something. Amazing art of poetry in that one. I'll audition
my collection and report back on which one it is. It's
impressive because the studio recording is the SAME "live"
perfect performance in the video.

It makes me sad that his demons got him. For instance...was reading something his daughter mentioned that while he was growing up...his mother told him that she wished she had never had him. This being the case...I can understand this...since I've seen things like this in my own life.

Please let me know. Probably have the song in my collection.

I also note that his vocal "sound" is quite unique and
fascinating. It's like he found the magic formula for the
chord-combo for his voice and sticks to it for most of the
tunes.

Very true! Having worked in classic rock stations over my life...heard stories that people like Clapton and others wanted to work with him when he hit it big on his own. He didn't like touring or support his albums...which I heard was because of what happened with Steelers Wheels legal issues during the mid-70's.

Makes me VERY happy there are others who enjoyed him...especially since he left us way too early. Not only that...but "Baker Street" is going to be the main song played at my memorial service. Want to see a great cover of this...Rick Springfield has been recently doing his cover of the song. Blows me away on how the song may've sounded before Ravencroft was brought in for the sax part.

Another one which blows me away is Al Stewart...especially where his most famous work was done with Alan Parsons as the producer. Add to that my vanity call letters from the FCC: KA0TT.




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Ogg wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

** On Sunday 15.05.22 - 01:56, ACMEBBS wrote to All:

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music?
Seems like when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the
store closes while working...people don't remember him or
his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-
30's...they have no idea of who he was.

Great talent. There is a video of him singing one of his songs
that he wrote coming out of some major life-struggle/surgery or
something. Amazing art of poetry in that one. I'll audition
my collection and report back on which one it is. It's
impressive because the studio recording is the SAME "live"
perfect performance in the video.

Found it:

https://youtu.be/I8UHCqvuUqY

Whatever's Written In Your Heart (Official Video)

A tear-jerker for me.

Oh yes from "City to City".

From what I remember, he struggled with alcohol and some
personal demons leading to depression. Dead at 63 - from liver
failure and complications from that.

There is a documentary on You Tube done by his daughter in two parts right after he passed. As much as he meant to me...almost brought me to tears.
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poindexter FORTRAN wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

ACMEBBS wrote to All <=-

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like
when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the store closes while working...people don't remember him or his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-30's...they have no idea of who he was.

Most of our Pandora-ing is Yacht Rock dinner music - Michael
McDonald, Steely Dan, Doobies, Christopher Chross, and Gerry
Rafferty.

Shh...I have that one set up in Pandora. It comes out that I have it...will be like the secretary in "Mission: Impossible" of being disavowed if I'm caught or captured. ;)

And that guy who sang the "Pina Colada" song, talk about two people
who deserve each other!

That would be Rupert Holmes. Want another which blew my mind on what seems to be sung about by Michael Murphy from around the same time frame called "Wildfire".

For one of the most cringe-worthy songs of the era is Randy Newman: "Short People". Was funny at the time...but not now. Add to that Dicky Goodman: "Mr. Jaws".

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Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to All on Sun May 15 2022 01:56 am

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the store closes while working...people don't remember him or his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-30's...they have no idea of who he was.

I haven't heard of him.. His name isn't familiar to me (and I'm 42, if that means anything).

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Nightfox wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to All on Sun May 15 2022 01:56 am

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when I play it on my bluetooth speaker after the store closes while working...people don't remember him or his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-30's...they have no idea of who he was.

I haven't heard of him.. His name isn't familiar to me (and I'm 42, if that means anything).

He got his start with a group called "Steelers Wheel" in the early '70's. After this group broke up and numerous lawsuits which kept from releasing any albums until the late '70's. In the late '70's...he released "City to City". This album has many of his most famous hits...such as "Baker Street". After that...he released "Night Owl". You Tube has several of the video appearances from this period.

Was a massive hit...along with several others on "City to City". He refused to tour or work with others (Eric Clapton & such) who wanted to work with him. Have heard this was because of what happened from "Steelers Wheel".

For the rest of his life...he would do some concerts...but he ended up dying of liver cancer from his demons. If I remember right...he was on tour & kept telling people he was going to continue touring...but died.

Thing about "Baker Street"...it will be playing at my memorial service.
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I haven't heard of him.. His name isn't familiar to me (and I'm 42, if that means anything).

You've probably heard "Baker Steet" among others but the name never clicked.

It's an awesome tune.

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Al wrote to Nightfox <=-

I haven't heard of him.. His name isn't familiar to me (and I'm 42, if that means anything).

You've probably heard "Baker Steet" among others but the name
never clicked.

It's an awesome tune.

It is a good song, and he had maybe one other "big" hit, but that was
about it. I always liked his voice, but he never seemed to take that
next step and move up to the big time. I'd call him a borderline "one-hit-wonder".



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You've probably heard "Baker Steet" among others but the name
never clicked.

It's an awesome tune.

It is a good song, and he had maybe one other "big" hit, but that was
about it. I always liked his voice, but he never seemed to take that
next step and move up to the big time.

There are many artists with the skills but hitting it big requires luck as well.

I'd call him a borderline "one-hit-wonder".

I have another one-hit-wonder from about the same time. Driver's Seat by Sniff 'n' the Tears.


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Alan Ianson wrote to Gamgee <=-

You've probably heard "Baker Steet" among others but the name
never clicked.

It's an awesome tune.

It is a good song, and he had maybe one other "big" hit, but that was
about it. I always liked his voice, but he never seemed to take that
next step and move up to the big time.

There are many artists with the skills but hitting it big
requires luck as well.

That is certainly true. As I understand it though, Mr. Rafferty didn't
help his own odds very much.

I'd call him a borderline "one-hit-wonder".

I have another one-hit-wonder from about the same time. Driver's
Seat by Sniff 'n' the Tears.

Wow. I did not recognize the song name, or the band, but checked it on YouTube and YES! I remember that song clearly, and it's still a great
one. The absolute *definition* of one-hit-wonder. Thanks. :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SCzVEUlqqA



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Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to Nightfox on Wed May 18 2022 05:56 pm

He got his start with a group called "Steelers Wheel" in the early '70's. After this group broke up and numerous lawsuits which kept from releasing any albums until the late '70's. In the late '70's...he released "City to City". This album has many of his most famous hits...such as "Baker Street". After that...he released "Night Owl". You Tube has several of the video appearances from this period.

Ah, I know Steelers Wheel. City to City and Night Owl don't ring a bell though..

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Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: Al to Nightfox on Wed May 18 2022 06:59 pm

I haven't heard of him.. His name isn't familiar to me (and I'm 42,
if that means anything).

You've probably heard "Baker Steet" among others but the name never clicked.

It's an awesome tune.

Ah, yep, just looked it up, and I've heard that a lot. I used to listen to a classic rock radio station when I was in high school, and it seems like that's one of those songs that I've heard so much that I almost tire of hearing it. Sometimes I've listened to Dave Ramsey's financial advice show on the radio, and he uses that song as his theme song.

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Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to Nightfox on Wed May 18 2022 05:56 pm

He got his start with a group called "Steelers Wheel" in the early '70's. After this group broke up and numerous lawsuits which kept from releasing any albums until the late '70's. In the late '70's...he released "City to City". This album has many of his most famous hits...such as "Baker Street". After that...he released "Night Owl". You Tube has several of the video appearances from this period.

Ah, I know Steelers Wheel. City to City and Night Owl don't ring a
bell though..

From what I heard...just talking about Steelers Wheel created bad feelings for him because of all the BS he had to go through with the lawsuits & not being able to release his own album before "City to City".
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ACMEBBS wrote to Nightfox <=-

He got his start with a group called "Steelers Wheel" in the early
'70's.

I did not know that! Steelers Wheel's "Stuck in the middle with you"
is on heavy rotation on our 70's Pandora channel.


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poindexter FORTRAN wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

ACMEBBS wrote to Nightfox <=-

He got his start with a group called "Steelers Wheel" in the early
'70's.

I did not know that! Steelers Wheel's "Stuck in the middle with you"
is on heavy rotation on our 70's Pandora channel.

Love these channels...especially with stuff you rarely hear anymore like Redbone...Dicky Goodman & Edison Lighthouse. Much of my personal tunes on my SD card on my phone from like Entertainment Today collections is what shocks people at work after the store closes that anyone would listen to that stuff still.
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On 15 May 2022 at 01:56a, ACMEBBS pondered and said...

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when

I like Right Down the Line, and Sundown ... both great tunes

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On 18 May 2022 at 06:59p, Al pondered and said...

You've probably heard "Baker Steet" among others but the name never clicked.

That's the one I should have included too on my list, a great track for getting out of the studio to the loo and back

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Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to All on Sun May 15 2022 01:56 am

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when I p it on my bluetooth speaker after the store closes while working...people don remember him or his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-30's...t have no idea of who he was.
... The number you have dailed...Nine-one-one...has been changed.

I only know his two big hits but they are great songs. His 'City To City' album is one of many classics I've never owned and it's on my 'to buy' list as I've heard from others that it's excellent.

The guitar solo on Baker Street might be my favorite ever. -----------------------
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Avon wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

On 15 May 2022 at 01:56a, ACMEBBS pondered and said...

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when

I like Right Down the Line, and Sundown ... both great tunes

Same here. Don't know what it is about Rafferty/Al Stewart/ELO (from the same time frame)...anything they do makes the past look better than it was. This music was the best thing I remember growing up.
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CDP wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to All on Sun May 15 2022 01:56 am

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when I p it on my bluetooth speaker after the store closes while working...people don remember him or his music. Working with a lot of people in their 20-30's...t have no idea of who he was.

I only know his two big hits but they are great songs. His 'City To
City' album is one of many classics I've never owned and it's on my 'to buy' list as I've heard from others that it's excellent.

Make sure to check out a double album set I got off Amazon of "City to City" & "Night Owl". Both together were cheaper than each one by itself.

The guitar solo on Baker Street might be my favorite ever.

Want to hear what the original sounded like before the sax was used...look for Rick Springfield's version live. Not a big fan of his...but his version blew me away. There are also outtakes of what the guitar version was like before they added the sax.
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On 18 May 2022 at 06:59p, Al pondered and said...

You've probably heard "Baker Steet" among others but the name never clicked.

That's the one I should have included too on my list, a great track for getting out of the studio to the loo and back

Can't remember if it was you or someone else...but I remember back in the day while working on-air...had the list memorized on best tunes to use overnights to head to the loo. My favorite was "I'm Your Captain" by Grand Funk Railroad at almost 11 minutes long. Also would have some Pink Floyd ("Animals") ready as well.
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Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to CDP on Sun May 22 2022 01:02 am

Make sure to check out a double album set I got off Amazon of "City to City" "Night Owl". Both together were cheaper than each one by itself.

The guitar solo on Baker Street might be my favorite ever.

Want to hear what the original sounded like before the sax was used...look f Rick Springfield's version live. Not a big fan of his...but his version blew away. There are also outtakes of what the guitar version was like before the added the sax.

Thanks, I'll definitely keep an eye out for both!
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Hello Avon!

** On Sunday 22.05.22 - 12:09, Avon wrote to ACMEBBS:

On 15 May 2022 at 01:56a, ACMEBBS pondered and said...

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when

I like Right Down the Line, and Sundown ... both great tunes

Slow Down, perhaps?


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Hello ACMEBBS!

** On Sunday 22.05.22 - 01:02, ACMEBBS wrote to CDP:

The guitar solo on Baker Street might be my favorite ever.

Want to hear what the original sounded like before the sax
was used...look for Rick Springfield's version live. Not a
big fan of his...but his version blew me away. There are
also outtakes of what the guitar version was like before
they added the sax.

Just saw one video of a live performance. Less than 100k views,
I think. Anyway.. the real star of that *is* the sax player.


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On Sun May 22 10:45:00 2022, CDP wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to CDP on Sun May 22 2022 01:02 am

Make sure to check out a double album set I got off Amazon of "City to City"
"Night Owl". Both together were cheaper than each one by itself.

The guitar solo on Baker Street might be my favorite ever.

Want to hear what the original sounded like before the sax was used...look f
Rick Springfield's version live. Not a big fan of his...but his version blew
away. There are also outtakes of what the guitar version was like before the
added the sax.

Thanks, I'll definitely keep an eye out for both!

Found this set at this link: https://www.amazon.com/City-Night-Owl-Gerry-Rafferty/dp/B004O0TKWG/ref=sr_1_5?crid=W8F0KS5W9WAC&keywords=gerry+rafferty&qid=1653302806&sprefix=gerry+r%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-5 .

Here's the link for Rafferty's 1st solo album: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B01JDANHG6?ref=sr_1_10&keywords=gerry+rafferty&crid=W8F0KS5W9WAC&sprefix=gerry+r%2Caps%2C234&qid=1653302806&sr=8-10



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On Sun May 22 12:03:00 2022, Ogg wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Hello ACMEBBS!

** On Sunday 22.05.22 - 01:02, ACMEBBS wrote to CDP:

The guitar solo on Baker Street might be my favorite ever.

Want to hear what the original sounded like before the sax
was used...look for Rick Springfield's version live. Not a
big fan of his...but his version blew me away. There are
also outtakes of what the guitar version was like before
they added the sax.

Just saw one video of a live performance. Less than 100k views,
I think. Anyway.. the real star of that *is* the sax player.

Oh yeah! Just got this I think others would be interested in.

The musician behind one of the most recognisable saxophone solos - on Gerry Rafferty's hit Baker Street - has died. Raphael Ravenscroft, 60, who found fame almost overnight following the release of the 1978 track, died following a suspected heart attack early on Sunday.Oct 21, 2014

Very sad. On the other hand...Candy Dulfer is still around & put on a great show.

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Hello ACMEBBS!

** On Monday 23.05.22 - 03:49, ACMEBBS wrote to CDP:

Here's the link for Rafferty's 1st solo album: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B01JDANHG6?ref=sr_1_10&keywords =gerry+rafferty&crid=W8F0KS5W9WAC&sprefix=gerry+r%2Caps%2C234&qid=16533028 06&sr=8-10

Is it an A-n exclusive? Not able to see that link:

https://susepaste.org/1671019

From my research.. is it "Can I Have My Money Back? "

I think I have the LP!


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Dave Grohl did a documentary about Sound City, a crappy recording
studio in Culver City, CA with an incredible mixing board and storied
history that included Rick Springfield, Stevie Nicks, FEAR, Tom Petty,
Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage against the
Machine, and Nirvana.

When the studio closed down, he bought the mixing board and invited
some of the alumni to jam on a record.

One of the tracks is called "The Man that never Was", and it's Rick
Springfield on lead with most of Foo Fighters backing him.

It's a great CD.



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Hello poindexter FORTRAN!

** On Monday 23.05.22 - 06:41, poindexter FORTRAN wrote to ACMEBBS:

Dave Grohl did a documentary about Sound City, ...

When the studio closed down, he bought the mixing board
and invited some of the alumni to jam on a record.

One of the tracks is called "The Man that never Was", and
it's Rick Springfield on lead with most of Foo Fighters
backing him.

It's a great CD.

Cued up on Spotify:

https://susepaste.org/41390223

Thx for the heads-up.


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On Mon May 23 06:41:00 2022, poindexter FORTRAN wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Dave Grohl did a documentary about Sound City, a crappy recording
studio in Culver City, CA with an incredible mixing board and storied history that included Rick Springfield, Stevie Nicks, FEAR, Tom Petty, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage against the
Machine, and Nirvana.

When the studio closed down, he bought the mixing board and invited
some of the alumni to jam on a record.

One of the tracks is called "The Man that never Was", and it's Rick Springfield on lead with most of Foo Fighters backing him.

It's a great CD.

WOW! That's smokin'.

Funny thing about Springfield...was never into him back in the '80's...but now...some of the live stuff I've seen from him. Picture me impressed. With this...am more impressed.

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On Mon May 23 09:11:00 2022, Ogg wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Hello ACMEBBS!
From my research.. is it "Can I Have My Money Back? "
I think I have the LP!

You got it. They also have his greatest hits...along with Stealer's Wheel on one CD.

Was also looking around & they have some of these on LP. My jaw dropped to see the prices Amazon wanted for them.

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Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: CDP to ACMEBBS on Mon May 23 2022 11:07 pm

Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to CDP on Mon May 23 2022 03:49 am

Found this set at this link: https://www.amazon.com/City-Night-Owl-Gerry-

Here's the link for Rafferty's 1st solo album: https://www.amazon.com/mus

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There's also a great cover of this tune by Neal Morse (Morse/Portnoy/George): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IszlXuQ99Fo

I suspect there's a number of people who've covered this. It would be hard not too for a good enough musician, but it's the perfect song and can't really be improved on.
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Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: CDP to ACMEBBS on Mon May 23 2022 11:07 pm

Re: Re: Gerry Rafferty
By: ACMEBBS to CDP on Mon May 23 2022 03:49 am

Found this set at this link: https://www.amazon.com/City-Night-Owl-Gerry-

Here's the link for Rafferty's 1st solo album: https://www.amazon.com/mus

There's also a great cover of this tune by Neal Morse (Morse/Portnoy/George):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IszlXuQ99Fo

Watching/listening to it right now. WOWWWWWW!

I suspect there's a number of people who've covered this. It would be hard not
too for a good enough musician, but it's the perfect song and can't really be
improved on.

Seem to remember others have as well.

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There's also a great cover of this tune by Neal Morse
(Morse/Portnoy/George): https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=IszlXuQ99Fo

Watching/listening to it right now. WOWWWWWW!

I checked it out too. It looks like an interesting project,
being one person was playing 3 roles (drummer, percussionist,
and something else) and the keyboardist was also the singer?

Good enerergy and passion by all.

I bet it was a lot of fun to stitch all that together in a
synchronized way.

But.. I still think the original was better. I missed the
harmonies and that special vocal "sound" from Rafferty's
version.

I suspect there's a number of people who've covered this.
It would be hard not too for a good enough musician, but
it's the perfect song and can't really be improved on.

Seem to remember others have as well.

Shawn Colvin + David Crosby do a very sombre bluesy version.
No sax.

Waylon Jennings' version is very recognizable to the original.
But no sax.

Jonathan Coulton's version is a near dupe with the sax.

Maynard Ferguson's sounds like a cross between the Batman TV
theme and something that James Last would do for a party LP.

Ann Wilson's version stands out very lyric centric, meaning the
words are the focus. Good musical energy.

Exotique, no lyrics, pretty much ALL sax! Elevator music on a
bit of steroids.

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On Wed May 25 21:25:00 2022, Ogg wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

There's also a great cover of this tune by Neal Morse
(Morse/Portnoy/George): https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=IszlXuQ99Fo

Watching/listening to it right now. WOWWWWWW!

I checked it out too. It looks like an interesting project,
being one person was playing 3 roles (drummer, percussionist,
and something else) and the keyboardist was also the singer?
Good enerergy and passion by all.
I bet it was a lot of fun to stitch all that together in a
synchronized way.

From the date on the video...seems like they were on lockdown & did a great cover from being in different locations.

But.. I still think the original was better. I missed the
harmonies and that special vocal "sound" from Rafferty's
version.

Agree with you...but to see how many covers have/will be made...has a way of keeping him alive.

Shawn Colvin + David Crosby do a very sombre bluesy version.
No sax.
Waylon Jennings' version is very recognizable to the original.
But no sax.
Jonathan Coulton's version is a near dupe with the sax.
Maynard Ferguson's sounds like a cross between the Batman TV
theme and something that James Last would do for a party LP.

Haven't come across these...yet...but will.

Ann Wilson's version stands out very lyric centric, meaning the
words are the focus. Good musical energy.

Ever see her/her sister do the cover of "Stairway to Heaven" at the Lincoln Center Awards years ago? Blew me away with the 3 living members together & John's son playing drums...all wearing bowlers.

Exotique, no lyrics, pretty much ALL sax! Elevator music on a
bit of steroids.

Love it!

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Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when I

The only thing I know out of Gezza is Baker St.... firm favourite, but never heard much of anything else by him, or been overly impressed by what has come past..

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Redbone...Dicky Goodman & Edison Lighthouse. Much of my personal tunes on

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On Fri May 27 07:19:00 2022, Spectre wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Redbone...Dicky Goodman & Edison Lighthouse. Much of my personal tunes on

Because love grows where my Rosemary goes, and nobody knows... like me...

Here's another...

The sailors say, "Brandy, you're a fine girl" (you're a fine girl)
"What a good wife you would be" (such a fine girl)
"Yeah, your eyes could steal a sailor from the sea"

Funny how many of the young "whipper snappers" know this one & like it. ;)

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On Fri May 27 07:10:00 2022, Spectre wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

Am I the only one left who has always enjoyed his music? Seems like when I

The only thing I know out of Gezza is Baker St.... firm favourite, but never heard much of anything else by him, or been overly impressed by what has come
past.

One thing I'm impressed with is everyone who even knows who he was. Work in retail around MUCH younger people & they have no idea of what to do with what I listen to or me of what they listen to. Here...makes me feel great that at least people know about the same stuff I do.

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One thing I'm impressed with is everyone who even knows who he was. Work in retail around MUCH younger people & they have no idea of what to do

My kids surprise people from time to time with what they know... many years back now we had the obligatory family sit down to watch the blues brothers,
and they still pick out stuff when they hear here or there... so something
was working in the music dept, they totally lost to this Modern jibber jabber... :)

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or there... so something was working in the music dept, they
totally lost to this Modern jibber jabber... :)

That was meant to say

"they're not totally lost this this modern jibber jabber."


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On Fri May 27 21:38:00 2022, Spectre wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

One thing I'm impressed with is everyone who even knows who he was. Work
in retail around MUCH younger people & they have no idea of what to do

My kids surprise people from time to time with what they know... many years back now we had the obligatory family sit down to watch the blues brothers, and they still pick out stuff when they hear here or there... so something was working in the music dept, they totally lost to this Modern jibber jabber... :)

For that matter...anything by John Landis from this era is great. Love "The Blues Brothers"...but my other two favorites are "Animal House" and "Trading Places". The latter is almost prophetic in the advice on how to make rich people sad.

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Spectre wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

My kids surprise people from time to time with what they know... many years back now we had the obligatory family sit down to watch the blues brothers, and they still pick out stuff when they hear here or there...

I got my daughter listening to old 70s music; she loves Fleetwood Mac and America.

My son likes Pearl Jam and Depeche Mode.

There is still hope for this generation.


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