Gerry Rafferty may have died, but Baker Street will live for ever. How can I pen a song like that?Like a lot of people, I was terribly saddened to hear the news of Gerry Rafferty's death; I'm 54, and when I was a student with huge hair and an ex-army greatcoat his song Baker Street was the soundtrack of my life, as local radio DJs say. Me and my fellow undergrad Dave Thorpe would sit in Dave's dark flat in Stafford and play the song over and over again, hunched in our greatcoats even though the ...
Guardian Music — It's a drive-time favourite that tackles drink, depression and sex. And it boasts a sax solo that thrilled Slash and a young Julie Burchill. Let's salute Baker Street, on... more info
Guardian Music — Gerry Rafferty may have died, but Baker Street will live for ever. How can I pen a song like that?Like a lot of people, I was terribly saddened to hear the news of Gerry ... more info
CNN Showbiz — Singer Gerry Rafferty, famous for the 1970s hits "Baker Street" and "Stuck in the Middle With You," has died, his agent said Wednesday.
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Stereogum — Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, best known for ’70s staples “Baker Street” and “Stuck In The Middle With You” — the latter of which some younger fo... more info
ContactMusic — Funnyman BILLY CONNOLLY has paid tribute to his friend and former singing partner GERRY RAFFERTY, hailing the late musician as "a true genius".Rafferty joined the Scottis... more info
Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Deaths Gerry Rafferty, the Scottish singer-songwriter best known for songs like 'Stuck in the Middle With You' and 'Baker Street,' died... more info