Baker Street [Import]

Gerry Rafferty | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 6, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Emd Int'l
• ASIN: B000024ZW3
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,835 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #24 in Music > Imports > Pop
  • #63 in Music > Imports > Rock

Track Listings

1. Baker Street

2. Right Down The Line

3. City To City

4. Waiting For The Day

5. Get It Right The Next Time

6. Take The Money And Run

7. Days Gone Down (Still Got The Light In Your Eyes)

8. Why Want You Talk To Me

9. Royal Mile

10. Wastin' Away

11. Bring It All Home

12. Don't Close The Door

13. Sleepwalking

14. Change Of Heart

15. On The Way

16. Night Owl

Editorial Reviews

UK compilation from the late Scottish singer/songwriter. Best known for his solo hits 'Baker Street' and 'Right Down The Line' and his work with Stealers Wheel, Rafferty was more than just the one-hit wonder that some paint him as. Apart from the fact he had three hits, his music shows more sophistication and subtle humor than most singer/songwriters of his generation (and all other subsequent generations). Includes the aforementioned 'Baker Street' and 'Right Down The Line' plus 'Get It Right Next Time', 'Night Owl' and 'Take The Money And Run'. EMI.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for anyone who's followed the career of Rafferty., May 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Baker Street (Audio CD)

For over 20 years, Gerry Rafferty has been producing albums filled with pop gems. Baker Street, by far his most popular hit, only scratches the surface of his composing and studio prowess. This compilation covers his first four solo efforts. Most of these songs are being released on CD for the first time, and although not the complete collection, it gives you an idea of how inventive Rafferty has been. For the true audiophile, listen to the texturing of the production and how well Rafferty utilizes the studio and musicians. You won't be disappointed.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT OVERVIEW MINUS STEALERSWHEEL, April 30, 2001

By 

R. Barnes "Music Collector/Science Fiction Re... (Greenwood, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baker Street (Audio CD)

Lets start off that its a shame that to get this Scot's best work we must go to the import bin! To truly get the complete work of Gerry Rafferty, this album plus purchasing the Import "Best of Stealer Wheel" will do it. The "anthology" albums miss primary cuts and major singles which I can't understand.

This album is a great sampler of the Rafferty music style. Of course the major hit "Baker Street" is here, (which you rarely hear on radio anymore). One of my personal favorites "Days gone Down" is here also.

"Right Down the line" "Take the Money and Run" " Get it Right the Next Time" are also included. All cuts reflect is unique songwriting style and the ethnicity of his work. His never copied vocals make this a one of kind alum well wirth the price.

While primarily a 4-5 piece band with some brass, orchestration is brought in when needed, ( as seen "Baker Street" versus "Right Down The Line".

This is a 70's artifact, but "Baker Street" is a timeless song well worth having.

A good album which many may not be aware of.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent summary of an excellent career, October 1, 2000

By 

John Davies (Liverpool , England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baker Street (Audio CD)

Yes 5 STARS! This album contains all of Gerry Rafferty's early solo hits such as baker street and right down the line. It also contains some little gems such as days gone down and the royal mile. If your not familiar with Rafferty's music then i think you will be pleased with this album anyway as I have never met anyone who doesnt like Baker Street. Excellent album if you like mellow music!