Baker Street cover

Baker Street

Gerry Rafferty · 1998

76 min · 16 tracks · rock music

A lush blend of soft rock and poignant storytelling, anchored by smooth saxophone melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • smooth saxophone melodies throughout
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks fast-paced instant gratification
  • prefers standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Baker Street' marked Gerry Rafferty's return to the music scene after a lengthy hiatus following his successful 1978 album 'City to City.' At this point in his career, Rafferty was navigating personal challenges and a fluctuating public profile, making this album an important moment of re-establishment.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Paul Simon· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Baker Street 6:26
  • 2 Right Down the Line 4:20
  • 3 City to City 4:53
  • 4 Waiting for the Day 5:45
  • 5 Get It Right Next Time 4:43
  • 6 Take the Money and Run 5:50
  • 7 Days Gone Down (Still Got the Light in Your Eyes) 6:32
  • 8 Why Won't You Talk to Me 3:59
  • 9 The Royal Mile 3:50
  • 10 Wastin' Away 3:28
  • 11 Bring It All Home 4:36
  • 12 Don't Close the Door 3:48
  • 13 Sleepwalking 3:52
  • 14 A Change of Heart 4:08
  • 15 On the Way 4:20
  • 16 Night Owl 6:06

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