In the pantheon of of musical hooks, "Baker Street's" sax line is as memorable as they come. Too bad you can't say the same thing for its author. Gerry Rafferty was a Scottish musician who had two hits, this one by far the most enduring. A cat named Ravenscroft played alto sax on the album, something I learned in 1978 after reading the liner notes that came with the vinyl I bought at Licorice Pizza in Pompano Beach.
Remember vinyl? Remember Gerry Rafferty? Probably not.
Gerry Rafferty, RIP.
1 comment:
r.i.p. Gerry. agreed. also, the guitar solo and slide guitar riffs from Stealers Wheel on 'Stuck in the Middle with You' are unforgettable hooks in my book.
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