Gerry Rafferty dies

[desertangel]

RIP Mr. Rafferty. I was saddened to learn of his death today.

Baker Street and Right Down the Line hold such very bittersweet memories in my musical soul. Baker Street came out around the same time my daughter was born. I was still a (very young) newlywed and full of hope and promise, but also knew deep down I'd married the wrong man, so my hope was marred by fear. When I'd hear Gerry's songs on the radio, they would whisk me away for a few minutes. My mind would float away on the melodies.