GERRY RAFFERTY – City To City 12" Vinyl LP Album

Musicians:

• Gerry Rafferty - Lead Vocal, Guitar, Piano

    Gerry Rafferty (Full-name: Gerald Rafferty ) was a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist born on 16 April 1947, in Paisley, Scotland. He is best known for his hits "Baker Street" and "Stuck in the Middle with You".

   Rafferty started his musical career in the 1960s as a member of the folk-rock band "The Humblebums", which also featured comedian Billy Connolly. After the band split up, he pursued a solo career and released his first solo album, "Can I Have My Money Back?" in 1971.

   In 1978, he released his solo album "City to City", which included the hit single "Baker Street". The song became an international hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and selling over six million copies. "Baker Street" is widely regarded as one of the greatest pop songs of all time and is known for its distinctive saxophone solo.

   Rafferty continued to release albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including "North and South" (1983) and "On a Wing and a Prayer" (1987). He also wrote and recorded "Stuck in the Middle with You", which was featured in the soundtrack of the film "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) and became one of his most recognizable songs.

   Despite his success as a musician, Rafferty struggled with personal and health issues for much of his life. He suffered from alcoholism and was known for his reclusive nature. He passed away on 4 January 2011, at the age of 63.

   Gerry Rafferty's music continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by fans around the world. He was a talented songwriter and musician who left a lasting legacy in the world of popular music.

• Gary Taylor - Bass
• Jerry Donahue - Guitar
• Glen Le Fleur - Drums
• Henry Spinetti - Drums
• Graham Preskett - Fiddle
• Paul Jones - Harmonica
• Hugh Burns - Guitar
• Tommy Eyre - Synthesizer, Piano
• Andy Fairweather-Low - Guitar

    Andy Fairweather-Low a Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist who is best known for his work as a session musician and collaborator with many famous musicians. He was born on 2 August 1948, in Ystrad Mynach, Wales.

   Fairweather-Low first gained recognition as a member of the British band "Amen Corner", which had several hits in the late 1960s, including "Gin House Blues" and "Bend Me, Shape Me". He then went on to have a successful career as a session musician, working with a wide range of artists such as Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Roger Waters.

   In addition to his session work, Fairweather-Low has also released several solo albums over the years, including "La Booga Rooga" (1975), "Spider Jiving" (1976), and "Wide Eyed and Legless" (1994). He is known for his versatility as a musician and his ability to play a variety of styles, including rock, blues, and folk.

   Throughout his career, Andy Fairweather-Low has been praised for his musical talent and has been reccognized as one of the most accomplished session musicians of his generation. He continues to perform and tour, both as a solo artist and as a member of various musical projects.

• Nigel Jenkins - Guitar
• Raphael Ravenscroft - Saxophone
• Brian Cole - Steel Guitar
• Hugh Murphy - Tambourine

Tracklisting Side One:

1. The Ark 5:40
2. Baker Street 6:11
3. Right Down The Line 4:32
4. City To City 5:06
5. Stealin' Time 6:60

Tracklisting Side Two:

1. Mattie's Rag 3:30
2. Whatever's Written In Your Heart 6:40
3. Home And Dry 4:59
4. Island 5:22
5. Waiting For The Day 5:40