Gerry Rafferty
Gerry Rafferty
Gerald "Gerry" Raffertywas a Scottish singer-songwriter best known for his solo hits "Baker Street", "Right Down the Line" and "Night Owl", as well as "Stuck in the Middle with You" recorded with the band Stealers Wheel...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth16 April 1947
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I've never worried about how a new release will be received. I simply try to do the best I can and leave the rest to the gods. The music industry in those terms is something I loathe and detest. It conjures up images of a gigantic factory spewing out parts of the machine.
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In life, everything just happens, and I believe even before we are born that our role in life has already been determined. My main ambition is to continue to write music, which helps me to evolve in a spiritual sense and hopefully to inspire others.
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The important thing for any young singer or musician is to keep focused on becoming a better musician as opposed to becoming a bigger celebrity.
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No use complaining, don't you worry, don't you wine. Cause if you get it wrong, you'll get it right next time.
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Don't blow your tomorrows, don't throw away your love. You've got to be wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove.
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Another crazy day where you drink the night away and forget about everything.
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This city desert makes you feel so cold. It's got so many people, but it's got no soul.
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There have been periods in my life where I have experienced depression. It has been through some of my darkest moments that I have written some of my best songs. For me, singing and writing is very therapeutic. It's much more effective than taking Prozac!
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You gotta grow, you gotta learn by your mistakes; You gotta die a little everyday just to try to stay awake; When you believe there's no mountain you can climb; And if you get it wrong you'll get it right next time, next time.
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If you fall, the truth will set you free. And when your heart can see just one thing in this life, we'll set out on the journey.