Life Goes On (Gerry Rafferty album)
Gerry Rafferty · 2009
77 min · 18 tracks · rock music
A reflective blend of rock and folk, showcasing heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics that explore the passage of time.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kyrie Elieson — This track opens the album with its haunting melody and spiritual themes, setting a reflective tone that permeates the entire record.
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Don't Speak of My Heart — Here, Rafferty's emotive vocal delivery captures a profound sense of vulnerability and longing, showcasing his songwriting prowess.
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Life Goes On — The title track serves as an anthem of perseverance and hope, encapsulating the album's overarching message about resilience in the face of life's challenges.
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Everytime I Wake Up — This song features vivid imagery and introspective lyrics that reflect personal awakening and discovery, highlighting Rafferty's lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective late-night listening
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative moments and thoughts
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and depth in Rafferty's later years.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Life Goes On marked Gerry Rafferty's return after a lengthy hiatus following his previous album, Another World from 2000. At this stage in his career, Rafferty was navigating personal challenges and health issues that had kept him out of the public eye for several years, making this album a poignant reflection of his experiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Paul Simon· Cat Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kyrie Elieson 3:51
- 2 The Waters of Forgetfulness 4:54
- 3 Don't Speak of My Heart 5:58
- 4 Because 2:47
- 5 Everytime I Wake Up 5:21
- 6 Love and Affection 5:58
- 7 The Land of the Chosen Few 4:00
- 8 Life Goes On 3:06
- 9 Another World 3:53
- 10 Time's Caught Up on You 3:52
- 11 Conscious Love 4:29
- 12 Over My Head 2:52
- 13 Hang On 4:03
- 14 It's Easy to Talk 4:35
- 15 The Maid of Culmore 4:09
- 16 Your Heart's Desire 5:52
- 17 Adeste Fidelis 4:09
- 18 Silent Night 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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