About the song
“Baker Street,” performed by Gerry Rafferty, is a timeless classic that has left an indelible mark on the world of music since its release in 1978. The song, featured on Rafferty’s album “City to City,” is perhaps one of the most recognizable and iconic tunes of the 1970s.
Written by Gerry Rafferty himself, “Baker Street” is renowned for its haunting saxophone riff, soulful lyrics, and memorable melody. The song paints a vivid portrait of urban life, capturing the hustle and bustle of London’s Baker Street while exploring themes of loneliness, disillusionment, and longing.
Upon its release, “Baker Street” soared to the top of the charts, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. The album “City to City” itself was also a commercial success, reaching number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
For fans of Gerry Rafferty and enthusiasts of 70s rock music, “Baker Street” remains a beloved classic that continues to captivate audiences around the world. Its evocative lyrics and mesmerizing saxophone solo make it a timeless anthem that resonates across generations.
Whether heard on the radio, in a movie soundtrack, or at a live concert, “Baker Street” is a reminder of the enduring power of music to evoke emotion and transport listeners to another time and place. Gerry Rafferty’s legacy as a talented singer-songwriter is further solidified by this iconic song, which continues to inspire and influence musicians to this day.
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Lyrics
Winding your way down on Baker Street
Light in your head and dead on your feet
Well, another crazy day
You’ll drink the night away
And forget about ev’rything
This city desert makes you feel so cold
It’s got so many people, but it’s got no soul
And it’s taken you so long
To find out you were wrong
When you thought it held everything
You used to think that it was so easy
You used to say that it was so easy
But you’re tryin’, you’re tryin’ now
Another year and then you’d be happy
Just one more year and then you’d be happy
But you’re cryin’, you’re cryin’ now
Way down the street there’s a light in his place
He opens the door, he’s got that look on his face
And he asks you where you’ve been
You tell him who you’ve seen
And you talk about anything
He’s got this dream about buying some land
He’s gonna give up the booze and the one-night stands
And then he’ll settle down
In some quiet little town
And forget about ev’rything
But you know he’ll always keep movin’
You know he’s never gonna stop movin’
‘Cause he’s rollin’, he’s the rolling stone
When you wake up, it’s a new mornin’
The sun is shinin’, it’s a new mornin’
You’re goin’, you’re goin’ home