A poetic masterpiece of British pop that combines folk and urban sentiment.
This masterpiece, which includes "Baker Street," combines elements of folk rock and AOR. The smooth melody and impressive saxophone lines combine to create a calm and deep soundscape.
Gerry Rafferty's soft voice, enveloped in the warmth of acoustic guitar and saxophone, poetically depicts urban loneliness and travel scenes. The song's structure is meticulous, and the melodies flow naturally. It possesses the AOR sophistication of Larry Carlton and others, while also exuding British introspection and melancholy. Radio-friendly familiarity coexists with sincerity in the lyrics and composition, leaving a quiet, lingering impression the more you listen. This masterpiece symbolizes the beauty and warmth that British pop reached in the late '70s.
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10 TRACKS:
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1)
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The Ark
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2)
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Baker Street
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3)
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Right Down The Line
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4)
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City To City
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5)
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Stealin' Time
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6)
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Mattie's Rag
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7)
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Whatever's Written In Your Heart
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8)
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Home And Dry
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9)
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Island
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10)
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Waiting For The Day
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Composed By [All Tracks Composed By] - Gerry Rafferty
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Producer - Gerry Rafferty
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Engineer [Recording Engineer At Chipping Norton Studios] - Barry Hammond
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Producer - Hugh Murphy
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Engineer [Mixing Engineer At Advision] - Dec O'Doherty
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Artwork [Cover Painted By] - John Patrick Byrne
