Night Owl cover

Night Owl

Gerry Rafferty · 1979

51 min · 10 tracks · rock music

Smooth rock melodies blend with introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric journey through night and reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective evening listening experience
  • steady pacing for introspection
  • smooth melodies for late nights
  • atmospheric journey through thoughts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Night Owl' was Gerry Rafferty's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'City to City' in 1978. At this point in his career, Rafferty was solidifying his reputation as a skilled songwriter and performer, moving beyond the shadow of his earlier hits to explore more personal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Paul Simon· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Days Gone Down 6:31
  • 2 Night Owl 6:11
  • 3 The Way That You Do It 5:08
  • 4 Why Won't You Talk to Me 4:00
  • 5 Get It Right the Next Time 4:42
  • 6 Take the Money and Run 5:50
  • 7 Family Tree 5:58
  • 8 Already Gone 4:55
  • 9 The Tourist 4:14
  • 10 It's Gonna Be a Long Night 4:23

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