Description: GERRY RAFFERTY - CITY TO CITY - BAKER STREET - TWO ORIGINAL PRESS KIT 8" X 10" PHOTOS Gerry Rafferty is a huge talent, but a reluctant star. Management struggles and sundry other hindrances limited his output, but couldn't avert the Scot from releasing two legendary singles -- the Tarantino-ized "Stuck in the Middle With You" and the unforgettable "Baker Street," the latter included on this record. Just a glimpse of John Patrick Byrne's cool cover art lets the listener know City to City houses Rafferty's day in the sun as he conquers the world one metropolis at a time, his guitar and amp in tow. Setting out in his apocalyptic "Ark," each song radiates the confidence of a master craftsman cruising in his prime, constructing brilliant pop confections with top-flight support while awaiting the crunch of civilization. The dreamy reality check "Baker Street" rightfully remains one of the greatest cuts in pop history. Forever-lost B-side "Big Change in Weather" further demonstrates Rafferty was on a rare roll. Domestic valentine "Right Down the Line" snugly followed to the height of the charts, and third release, "Home and Dry," while not of an immortal status, stands as a quality song. He even stomps out a smooth hoedown on the title track. Rafferty's turns of phrase and tight composition skills create a fresh sound and perspective all his own. Any diverse style (and he attempts many) filters through his unique mindset, resulting in a classic platter buoyed by many moments of sheer genius. "Whatever's written in your heart, that's all that matters." These original press kit photos were provided to record reviewers to promote the release of Gerry Rafferty's classic "City to City" album in 1978. In the 1970s, I was a record reviewer, interviewer and writer for music publications in Southern California and Florida. I've been the only owner of these press kit photos since then. These 8 inch by 10 inch photos have been scanned low-res but the photos you will receive is sharp and in excellent condition. Be sure to check out my other listings, many are rare.Ships USPS First Class Mail.
Price: 39.95 USD
Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-17T19:07:22.000Z
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