Gerry Rafferty, 1947 – 2011
Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, who, with his partner in the band Stealers Wheel, Joe Egan, wrote and recorded “Stuck in the Middle With You” in 1972 has died today. He later wrote and recorded enduring hits such as “Baker Street” and “Right Down the Line.” But as “Stuck in the Middle…” has been The BRAD BLOG’s unofficial official theme song since we began here nearly seven years ago, it seems appropriate to take a minute today — ironically enough, on the first day the new Congress convenes — to pause and tip our hats in his memory.
A song that seems appropriate far too often!
Best song ever written
Gary Sweetman ex
Ram Jam Big Band
That is so sad. “Right Down the Line” has been my favorite song for more than two decades. “Baker Street” is my favorite second song by an artist or group and is in my top twenty out of a few thousand songs that I like.
RIP Gerry.
I am gutted by this news. Gerry Rafferty has been my favourite male singer for most of my life. From City to City, Night Owl, Snakes and Ladders and Sleepwalking through to On a WIng and a Prayer and many others, his poetry and magical voice have me much hope and heart. I am more saddened by the decline in his well being and premature death for one so talented and rare. I hope he finds peace, his soul continues its journey. Thank you
Great music by a talented man. We’ll miss you Gerry.See you in Rock n’Roll Heaven.
So sad. From the delightful early days of The Humblebums with “The Big Yin” onwards, thank you for your music and your humor. RIP
What a shame. “Home and Dry,” great song. Peace out, Gerry.