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10 Nov 10 - 02:15 PM (#3028496) Subject: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: Mary Katherine http://www.spinner.com/2010/11/10/gerry-rafferty-baker-street-kidney-failure/?icid=main|classic|dl2|sec3_lnk3|183329 |
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10 Nov 10 - 02:45 PM (#3028530) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: Herga Kitty Here's Mary Katherine's link in a blue clicky . Very sorry to hear this - Gerry's not just in hospital, but critically ill.. Kitty |
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10 Nov 10 - 02:48 PM (#3028534) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: Arthur_itus Oh Dear I like Gerry Rafferty. Come on mate get through this. |
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10 Nov 10 - 02:56 PM (#3028543) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: Big Mick Baker Street is one of those songs from my younger days that immediately brings memories. I still carry it on my ipod and sometimes in the morning when I need a kick in the arse to get going, I put it on the Bose and crank it up. When the sax kicks in, I do the same....... **chuckle*** ....... and when you are a man "of a certain size" that can be a very funny moment. It doesn't look good for Gerry, but I hope he gets well. Mick |
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10 Nov 10 - 03:01 PM (#3028550) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: gnu Me too, Mick. Sad news. |
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10 Nov 10 - 03:15 PM (#3028571) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: GUEST,Tunesmith Talented guy. Apart from writing Baker Street, I believe he also composed the famous sax riff. I saw him as a Humblebum ( with Billy Connolly) years ago. I do hope he pulls through and goes on to write some more great songs. |
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10 Nov 10 - 03:55 PM (#3028624) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: fat B****rd I watched him on BBC4 Singer Songwriters singing 'Can I have me money back' recently. Always liked his stuff. I hope things go well for him. |
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10 Nov 10 - 04:17 PM (#3028638) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: andrew e One of my favourites. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA20Z_6H4v4 Telling us we are all one. The Ark the ark See the dark night has come down on us The world is living in its dream But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep And set out on the journey Find a ship to take us on the way. The time has come to trust that guiding light And leaving all the rest behind We'll take the road that leads down to the waterside And set out on the journey Find a ship to take us on the way. And we'll sail out on the water Yes we'll feel the sea grow Yes we'll meet out on the water Where all strangers are known. If you travel blindly, if you fall The truth is there to set you free And when your heart can see just one thing in this life We'll set out on the journey Find a ship to take us on the way. And we'll sail out on the water Yes we'll feel the sea grow Yes we'll meet out on the water Where all strangers are known. See the dark night has come down on us The world is living in its dream But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep And set out on the journey Find a ship to take us on the way. And we'll sail out on the water Yes we'll feel the sea grow Yes we'll meet out on the water Where all strangers are known. |
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10 Nov 10 - 06:29 PM (#3028767) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: MoorleyMan Hope it works out Gerry, get well soon. MM |
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10 Nov 10 - 06:39 PM (#3028784) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: Seayaker So many great songs as well as Baker Street and one of the best voices of his generation. Hope he pulls through. |
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10 Nov 10 - 06:44 PM (#3028792) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital From: GUEST,Van My mum died of this due to her diabetes,my wife due to her love of a tipple, the landlady of my local was taken into hospital(again due to her affection for alcohol) and is still alive and lively as ever. So if they have caught him in time we may be able to enjoy some further songs from him. |
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13 Nov 10 - 06:18 AM (#3030964) Subject: Gerry Rafferty very ill From: SylviaN Richie Black posted this on a different thread, and I hope he doesn't mind that I've started a new one so that more people will see the sad news. "Just received an email from Joe Egan telling me that Gerry Rafferty is seriously ill and doctors are not holding out much hope. I first met Gerry as a young busker in Glasgow in the 1960's, he was one of the finest folk singers I ever met. I don't know if any of you will recall a Scottish folk group called The Humblebums, they were a permanent fixture in the Old Scotia Bar in Glasgow, some great acts went through that place." Sylvia Threads combined. --Mod |
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13 Nov 10 - 06:39 AM (#3030972) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty very ill From: akenaton Met Gerry when Billy introduced him into the Humblebums with Tam Harvey.....He took them in a totally different direction....muych to Tam's disgust. The club audiences didn't take to Gerry for a while....his beautiful contemplative,compositions were hard work efter half a crate o' Tennants lager! I still look on him and Joe Egan as two of the very best contemporary folk writers and performers. Gerry's music suffered I feel, from over production...too much going on for folk and too intellectual for the pop masses. Gerry rates "The right moment", not "Baker Street" as his best composition and I agree 100%....I can never go very long without putting on the "Sleepwalking" LP, closing my eyes and letting memories of lost love come flooding back. All the best Gerry, we'll never hear the West of Scotland spirit better expressed....Ake. |
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13 Nov 10 - 09:28 AM (#3031026) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital-Nov 2010 From: SylviaN Thanks for combining the threads. I hope they have caught Gerry's problem in time. Keith was lucky that the two large kidney stones he had (not painful because they didn't move) were discovered before they caused permanent kidney damange. All the best Gerry. Sylvia and Keith |
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13 Nov 10 - 09:33 AM (#3031027) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital-Nov 2010 From: alex s A great musician. Wishing you the best of luck with this. |
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13 Nov 10 - 09:51 AM (#3031036) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital-Nov 2010 From: Richie Black (misused acct, bad email) There was a slight improvement in his condition this morning, although doctors say he is still seriously ill. Thoughts very much with Enzina, Jim and family at this time. |
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18 Nov 10 - 08:08 AM (#3035069) Subject: Gerry Rafferty: better news From: Mary Katherine Apparently his vital organs have restarted themselves somehow... http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/hope-for-family-as-rafferty-is-taken-off-life-support-machine-1.1067866 |
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18 Nov 10 - 09:22 AM (#3035098) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital [Update 18 Nov 2010] From: GUEST,highlandman at work "The Ark" is one of my all time favorite songs. Best wishes Gerry! -G |
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18 Nov 10 - 09:42 AM (#3035113) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital [Update 18 Nov 2010] From: Noreen hope for family as rafferty is taken off life support machine |
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18 Nov 10 - 10:05 AM (#3035132) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital [Update 18 Nov 2010] From: GUEST,Jerry Simon Hope he pulls through. Love some of his songs, and what a beautiful singing voice. |
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18 Nov 10 - 10:13 AM (#3035135) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital [Update 18 Nov 2010] From: Stu A brilliant and underrated artist - he should be known for more than one song. A Dangerous Age is one of my favourite tracks of all time - pure class. Here's hoping he's gets through this. |
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18 Nov 10 - 05:46 PM (#3035483) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital [Update 18 Nov 2010] From: GUEST,doodles get well hope all goes well see you soon |
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02 Dec 10 - 07:23 AM (#3044803) Subject: RE: Gerry Rafferty in hospital [Update 18 Nov 2010] From: GUEST Anything new on Gerry? |