In January 1978, Scottish singer-musician Gerry Rafferty released his first solo material since 1972 and first material of any kind since the demise of Stealers Wheel in 1975. A then unheralded session musician, Ravenscroft was asked to play saxophone on the album City to City. Ravenscroft's contribution included the sax riff on the best known song from the album and of Rafferty's career, "Baker Street". The song was an international hit, charting at number 3 in the UK and number 2 in the US. "Baker Street" was reported in 2010 as having received 5 million air plays worldwide to date. City to City reached number 1 in the US album charts and went platinum. In the UK the album reached number 6 and went gold.
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian:[raffaˈɛllo ˈsantsjo da urˈbiːno]; April 6 or March 28, 1483–April 6, 1520), known as Raphael (/ˈræfeɪəl/, US/ˈræfiəl, ˌrɑːfaɪˈɛl/), was an Italianpainter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period.
Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates.
Raphael (Standard Hebrew רָפָאֵל, Rāfāʾēl, "It is God who heals", "God Heals", "God, Please Heal") is an archangel of Judaism and Christianity, who in the Christian tradition performs all manners of healing. Raphael is mentioned in the Book of Tobit, which is accepted as canonical by Catholics, Orthodox, and some Anglo-Catholics, and as useful for public teaching by Lutherans and Anglicans. Raphael is generally associated with the angel mentioned in the Gospel of John as stirring the water at the healing pool of Bethesda. Raphael is also an angel in Mormonism, as he is briefly mentioned in the Doctrine and Covenants.
In Judaism
The angels mentioned in the Torah, the older books of the Hebrew Bible, are without names. Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish of Tiberias (A.D. 230–270), asserted that all the specific names for the angels were brought back by the Jews from Babylon, and modern commentators would tend to agree.
Raphael is named in several Jewish apocryphal books.
In June 2007, Raphaël placed ninth on the French Elle magazine "15 Sexiest Man" list. He has been in a relationship with actress Mélanie Thierry, who appeared in the music video for his single "Caravan". On 24 May 2008, Thierry gave birth to the couple's first child, Roman.
In 2000, Raphaël released his first album Hôtel de l'univers (the title is a tribute to Arthur Rimbaud), but it was not until three years later that he enjoyed his first mainstream success with the song Sur la Route, a duo with famous French singer Jean-Louis Aubert, included in his second album La Réalité. With this album, he chose folk music.
Raphael Ravenscroft discuses his past, present and future projects, Saxophones, His pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, The Three Graces and Santiago & the soul of the world, Touring with choir and soloist's throughout the grand Cathedrals of Europe.
Recorded live in and around Exeter Cathedral and within the Sound Gallery Studios.
published: 02 Sep 2010
Raphael Ravenscroft featured saxophone soloist Gerry Rafferty Baker Street Live TV
Raphael Ravenscroft featured saxophone soloist on this World-wide hit Bakers Street
published: 25 Feb 2014
Whole Lotta Something Goin On
by Raphael Ravenscroft.
published: 24 Jun 2009
Raphael Ravenscroft ● A Simple Tribute
Raphael Ravenscroft (4 June 1954 - 19 October 2014)
"Pay Your Tribute"
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published: 20 Oct 2014
Who DID play the Sax Solo on Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street?
(a) Bob Holness
(b) Candy Dulfer
(c) Clarence Clemons
(d) Jessy J
(e) Grover Washington
(g) Stan Getz
(h) Anna Brookes
(i) Bill Clinton
(j) Raphael Ravenscroft
published: 12 Nov 2012
RAPHAEL RAVENSCROFT ~ YOU AND I 1982
RAPHAEL RAVENSCROFT ~ YOU AND I 1982
ALBUM LIFELINE
published: 13 Jan 2019
Raphael Ravenscroft saxophonist on Mike Oldfield's album fettering Bonnie Tyler
published: 03 Mar 2014
Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street (Official Video)
Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'.
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Lyrics:
Windin' 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 everything
This city desert makes you feel so cold
It's got so many people but it's got no soul
And it's taking you so long to find out you were wrong
When you thought it held everything
You used to ...
published: 29 Jan 2011
Raphael Ravenscroft at Bicton Festival
Raphael Ravenscroft played the saxophone solo on the legendary Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty. Here he is with Adam Isaac at the Bicton Festival 2014
published: 31 Aug 2014
BAKER ST COVER Sax solo: Raphael Ravenscroft
Adam Isaac Band At Exeter's HoleintheWall 9th May 2014 with sax solo by orginal Raphael Ravenscroft!!!
Raphael Ravenscroft discuses his past, present and future projects, Saxophones, His pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, The Three Graces and Santiago & the so...
Raphael Ravenscroft discuses his past, present and future projects, Saxophones, His pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, The Three Graces and Santiago & the soul of the world, Touring with choir and soloist's throughout the grand Cathedrals of Europe.
Recorded live in and around Exeter Cathedral and within the Sound Gallery Studios.
Raphael Ravenscroft discuses his past, present and future projects, Saxophones, His pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, The Three Graces and Santiago & the soul of the world, Touring with choir and soloist's throughout the grand Cathedrals of Europe.
Recorded live in and around Exeter Cathedral and within the Sound Gallery Studios.
(a) Bob Holness
(b) Candy Dulfer
(c) Clarence Clemons
(d) Jessy J
(e) Grover Washington
(g) Stan Getz
(h) Anna Brookes
(i) Bill Clinton
(j) Raphael Ravenscroft
(a) Bob Holness
(b) Candy Dulfer
(c) Clarence Clemons
(d) Jessy J
(e) Grover Washington
(g) Stan Getz
(h) Anna Brookes
(i) Bill Clinton
(j) Raphael Ravenscroft
(a) Bob Holness
(b) Candy Dulfer
(c) Clarence Clemons
(d) Jessy J
(e) Grover Washington
(g) Stan Getz
(h) Anna Brookes
(i) Bill Clinton
(j) Raphael Ravenscroft
Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'.
Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity
► Su...
Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'.
Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity
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Lyrics:
Windin' 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 everything
This city desert makes you feel so cold
It's got so many people but it's got no soul
And it's taking 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'll be happy
Just one more year and then you'll 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 buyin' 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 everything
[Chorus]
But you know he'll always keep movin'
You know he's never gonna stop movin'
'Cause he's rollin', he's the rollin' stone
And 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
#GerryRafferty #BakerStreet
Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'.
Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity
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Website: http://www.gerryrafferty.com
Lyrics:
Windin' 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 everything
This city desert makes you feel so cold
It's got so many people but it's got no soul
And it's taking 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'll be happy
Just one more year and then you'll 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 buyin' 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 everything
[Chorus]
But you know he'll always keep movin'
You know he's never gonna stop movin'
'Cause he's rollin', he's the rollin' stone
And 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
#GerryRafferty #BakerStreet
Raphael Ravenscroft discuses his past, present and future projects, Saxophones, His pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, The Three Graces and Santiago & the soul of the world, Touring with choir and soloist's throughout the grand Cathedrals of Europe.
Recorded live in and around Exeter Cathedral and within the Sound Gallery Studios.
(a) Bob Holness
(b) Candy Dulfer
(c) Clarence Clemons
(d) Jessy J
(e) Grover Washington
(g) Stan Getz
(h) Anna Brookes
(i) Bill Clinton
(j) Raphael Ravenscroft
Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'.
Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity
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Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialgerryrafferty/?hl=en
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Website: http://www.gerryrafferty.com
Lyrics:
Windin' 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 everything
This city desert makes you feel so cold
It's got so many people but it's got no soul
And it's taking 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'll be happy
Just one more year and then you'll 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 buyin' 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 everything
[Chorus]
But you know he'll always keep movin'
You know he's never gonna stop movin'
'Cause he's rollin', he's the rollin' stone
And 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
#GerryRafferty #BakerStreet
In January 1978, Scottish singer-musician Gerry Rafferty released his first solo material since 1972 and first material of any kind since the demise of Stealers Wheel in 1975. A then unheralded session musician, Ravenscroft was asked to play saxophone on the album City to City. Ravenscroft's contribution included the sax riff on the best known song from the album and of Rafferty's career, "Baker Street". The song was an international hit, charting at number 3 in the UK and number 2 in the US. "Baker Street" was reported in 2010 as having received 5 million air plays worldwide to date. City to City reached number 1 in the US album charts and went platinum. In the UK the album reached number 6 and went gold.