I was in the car yesterday with my 18-year-old son playing a game "Rate this song." After a half a dozen songs, not a one over 4 out of 10. But listen to this oldie. Good lord, they certainly don't make 'em like the used to. The grove, the craftsmanship, the instrumentation, lyrics. This baby is a 10.
My favorite line… “Well you started out with nothing and you’re proud that you’re a self-made man. Now your family all come calling, clap you on the back, and say please…” It always reminds me of stories people tell about coming into wealth and all of a sudden distant relatives they don’t even know come asking for money. Gerry was such a terrific writer in addition to being a wonderful musician.
@@hebber1961 Gerry Rafferty was born in Paisley, Scotland. The nickname for someone from Paisley is a "buddie" and "Right down the line" is another one of Gerry's hits. Being made to walk the line is/was used as a test of sobriety and Gerry struggled with alcoholism which resulted in his death from liver failure.
"Joe Egan and Gerry Rafferty were a duo known as Stealer's Wheel when they recorded this dylanesque, pop, bubble-gum favorite from april of 1974: that reached up to number five. As K-Billy's super sounds of the seventies weekend continues."
As a bass player, this has always been a favorite, & was one of the 1st songs I picked up and started playing. It has that rare perfect 70s groove: you can't help but start swaying and moving to it well before the vocals ever come in.
Best bumper sticker I ever saw -- actually two stickers, one on either side of the rear bumper (with arrows): > An inside joke for those of us in an aging generation that made my day while stuck in traffic!
Billy Connolly was a 1960s folk singer and songwriter before he became a standup comedian in the 70s. In the early days of his stand up Billy would also sing a couple of songs as part of the show. The Humblebums with Gerry Rafferty released three albums between 1969-71 then Gerry left and formed Steelers Wheel with Joe Egan.
I was first introduced to this song by a teacher I had in primary (elementary) school at about 7 years old (26 now). As she would put it on in the background when we had to play indoors because of bad weather. Still one of my favourite songs! 🏴❤️
Michael Madsen dancing to this song classic!! Especially with Stephen Wright as the DJ announcing. This Soundtrack and Trainspotting Soundtrack were a 90’s must!! And Pulp Fiction!!
Gerry Rafferty was the lead vocalist on this, other songs by them are: "Star", "Everyone's Agreed That Everything Will Turn Out Fine", "Wheelin'", "Late Again", "You Put Something Better Inside Me", "Outside Looking In", "Found My Way To You", "Gets So Lonely", "I Get By", "Steamboat Row", "Go As You Please". There are other tracks but these are good ones to continue with.
i knew after Baker Street reaction you would find this song. NOW go watch movie RESERVOIR DOGS and wait to see the scene with hear this song . I cannot unsee in my head since 1992 movie release
i still have my 45rpm record of this song! i have followed Gerry Rafferty since this song came out. great tune from back in my day!! i love the more mellow\easy listening tunes. songs where you can hear the words! over the years, my taste in music has still remained but has expanded! i'm lovin' watching y'all! i can't wait to watch more reactions!!
...I think probably everyone, who went through the seventies with one ear glued to the radio, knows this one... even Japanese friends of mine do know it from their airplay at home... its such a fun song!! Thanks for your enthusiastic evaluation, Sam! 😎
Gerry and Billy Connolly were "The Stumblebums", Connolly - now famous as a comedian, was a banjo player and singer on the folk circuit in the UK, firstly with "The Humblebums" and then solo where his gift for stand up emerged as he'd talk to the audience between songs and as those stories were enjoyed more and more they got longer and longer, eventually taking up more time than the songs themselves. Billy remained close friends with Gerry until Gerry's death.
So glad to see you youngins enjoying this old person's 65 year old song area. We had fun and even in our shows. Not so caught up in things people are now days.
Holy cow this sends me back in time! This was a crazy song to being with, without a video. LOL I never understood it the first time I heard it all those years ago. An old timer like me have heard a lot of music and songs and I still rock to most of them with my good old turntable spinning the vinyls. Fun song.
I remember it from when it came out, quite distinctive at the time but their only hit from what I can remember. It's interesting how it got picked up for 'Reservoir Dogs' 20 years later! Cheers.
When I was a DJ in the 70's, I dedicated this to dancers. Clowns to the left of me, etc. It was a gig I did a lot and they new I was just having a bit of fun and smiled at me.
Gerry's lyrics, "clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you," is Gerry describing being stuck in a meeting between record execs who he disdained, while with his band mate and song writing partner Joe Egan.
Sam was digging this one!! haha Yea, it's one of my all-time favorites. Probably not what would be considered anything groundbreaking, but so damn good to listen to.
One of my all-time favorite songs, and it's one that gets stuck in my head often. For a long time, I thought it was the Beatles singing it for some reason. You just gotta love the bass-line and cowbell. The trivia question answer is "Reservoir Dogs", a wicked movie.
Don't wanna mess with the algorithm. There were many, MANY artists being labelled the next Bob Dylan; either by their vocal style, or their songwriting ability, or both. I think you caught on to that with your comments. For me, I will always remember this is as an outdoors jam with maybe Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime" playing right before, and Sly and the Family Stone's "Hot Fun in the Summertime" right after. Later in the evening 'being so scared I'm gonna fall off my chair' and 'wondering how I'm gonna get down the stairs'; still here to talk about it, lol.
This is such easy groove. Really fun reactions! I'm not sure why yet, but I truly think you both will love "Bachman-Turner Overdrive" - "Let It Ride" Stay Groovin' Peace
In the official video of this song it was actually one of the band members Joe Eagan who mimed to Gerry’s original vocals because Gerry refused to take part in the promotional video for this song as he loathed the circus of promoting his music. With regards you’ve heard it before it was the soundtrack the iconic movie “Pulp Fiction”.
This song was great in 1972. Just great music. In 1977, it became a top notch get high song. At least for me. I was 12 years old in 1972. I finally joined the crowd in 1977.
Gerry Rafferty's "Get it Right Next Time" is a real 'must listen', or even better, watch the official live studio video. Great lyrics, great sax and a great laid back vibe.
20% likes is excellent. I rarely see any type reaction vid, music or film, that gets anywhere near that fr. And I'm a nerd that's fascinated with it. So I note that with just about every reaction video I watch. (Also coz my best friend is a reactor. 😏) But seriously, 20% is so rare. The majority are less than 10%. 👍
This song brings up disturbing memories of RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) - the razor scene... and just answered your quiz. The song is about being at a music industry cocktail party and the clown/jokers are record execs and hangers-on. The film kicks off with George Baker Selection's LITTLE GREEN BAG, about looking for some lost contraband. My favorite solo song by Gerry is GET IT RIGHT NEXT TIME, mainly because Baker Street is a bit overplayed, and it still features a great Sax by Rafael Ravenscroft (yeah - his name was as cool as his play). I dig Sam's Chair Dancing - reminds me of my style (PLE-EE-EE-EE-E-EASE).
Phil and Sam, here's another piece of trivia for you about this song. As you know Jerry Rafferty is the singer on this song but by the time they got around to doing a music video for the song, Rafferty had already left the band. So, in the actual music video for "Stuck In The Middle With You" the guy that you see singing is not actually Jerry Rafferty but rather his bandmate and co-writer of the song, Joe Egan. (He's the guy in the middle of the album cover with the glasses and the lion's mane.) Jerry Rafferty is in the lower left of the album cover.
#6 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1973, it was produced by the Legendary Songwriting Team of Leiber and Stoller. When it first came out I thought it was a Beatles song, but it was styled after Bob Dylan. IMO, sometimes filmmakers have a way of appropriating a song with questionable results, Bad Moon Rising being another one. :)
I have heard this song so many times. I’m not hating on it, but I am interested to see your reaction. It seems to be the most radio, friendly song I’ve ever come across, and since I control the music at work, it kind of slips its way into different playlists, and what not. or stations.
I'm not sure what your procedure is for selecting what songs you select but I would absolutely love it if you would delve into Blood Harmony, Mississippi, Preaching Blues, or Mad as a Hatter by a band called Larkin Poe. This would help celebrate their brand new shiny Grammy they received just a couple of days ago for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
