Gerry Rafferty - The Royal Mile

[Cattwo12]

Gerry Rafferty was a TOTAL ! Original, and one of the greatest artist that ever came out of

Scotland.

[19STU84]

THIS is music!

[gdhgeorge]

I'm a divorced father. When I got divorced, I managed to obtain whole custody of my son. When I played this song on the stereo, I remember my little 3-year-old boy sitting on the stairs and singing "The Royal Mile" along with me... What a nice memory! Now the boy is a great musician..!

[UnitedKingdom4ever]

liked Gerry's music for a long time but got rite into it last year or two.outstanding all round musician.most underrated musician ever!!!

[jagdpanther1944]

yeah sod the Scots....

RIP big man

[scotsexile1]

Great video apart from the butcher´s apron i.e. the union flag, in one pic. We have our flag, the Saltire, and don´t need that rag.

I look forward to the day when it is torn down from Edinburgh Castle, the colonial headquarters of the occupying English army in Scotland with its Scottish mercenary troops.

[estepona889]

@scotsexile1 there's always one who has to bring politics into great music. Be proud to be Scottish, just as I'm proud to be English but people always use the comments page on MUSIC threads to have a pop at politics and history. I am not proud of everything my forefathers have done but this is 2011 and time has moved on. All due respect.

[Saxonsilver]

@scotsexile1 Yes, so do the Enlgish. The day that Scotland votes for dissolution of the Union is the day that the world acquires a new third world nation overnight. No hard feelings, but Scotland joined the Union with England because it was bankrupt ( Darien Gap colony ) and their ruling elite were going to get their throats cut by their own people. The English certainly did'nt want union at all but had no say in it. The Scots also gave us the worst dynasty of rulers England has ever known.

[robsargent4]

@scotsexile1 The Scottish troops in the British Army are no more mercenary than their English, Welsh, other Commonwealth and Irish (from North & South) counterparts.

[muscatmommaspal]

Always loved this song....

[mrjerrylordan134]

Yo conocí a Gerry por esta canción.

Para mí el mejor cantante y compositor. Saludos desde Chile...

.

[Seattlecarnut]

I got to visit Edinburgh a few years ago. Although the weather was cold and wet, the city itself was beautiful.

[Seattlecarnut]

Beautiful singing. It's too bad he didn't take better care of himself during his life.

[BADMONKEYNOBANANA1]

@Seattlecarnut it cant be easy with all the pressures involved in a musicians life so people deal with things their way...maybe not to our liking

[Seattlecarnut]

@BADMONKEYNOBANANA1 Indeed. I can't imagine being a musician. I have a nephew who's a drummer in a band.

[radxone]

Great tribute to Gerry and edinburgh.....my favorite singer/songwriter and city. Thanks so much.

[contagion250]

So sorry that you never toured hoped for years that you would come back to Paisley to play I was prove

[VanRomPuyArse]

What a talent!!!!!!!!!!

[CarolusKlipp482]

Download the audio from this track at searchripgrab doht cohm.

[analoguenutter]

Such a loss, so many important memories associated with this music. RIP

[Bluechapel1]

A big loss of magnificent music and a golden voice

[palexandersquires]

brilliant song this RIP gerry!

[peaceangwilltoall]

What can you say.

A huge loss to folk who appreciate propoer music that actually makes you FEEL !!

[tootinggal123]

This brings back sweet memories of the brith of my first daughter 30 years ago - RIP Gerry and thank you

[az092707]

Satin smooth voice. Will miss you Gerry. Thank heaven for youtube .

[vignolj55]

God rest you, Gerry !

[justformirka]

R I P

[70milYondanBIRI]

thank you R.I.P

[nhgypsy65]

One of my fave songs. R.I.P. Gerry.

[sumerisle]

 from a humblebum , rest in peace gerry

[mel140297]

Unique voice, I loved it. Troubled life but his songs will live forever. Gerry enjoy peace now. The 1970`s were made special because of the hours I spent listening to your records, "Star" was a fantastic underated song. Never forgotten - The Great Gerry Rafferty.

[48serenwen]

R I P, Gerry, Your song will be played over and over again

[shibdenboy]

Thank you so much, Gerry. God bless.

Tony.

[TheApollopotter]

This song reminds me of "her" amsterdam central station xmas 1979

goodbye gerry andf thanks for the haunting tunes....

[routeoz02]

RIP. We LOVE you.

[OK4EVA1]

RIP Gerry, have loved this for so long, your songs have touched so many people in so many different ways

God Bless

Oliver

[fionalogan]

So sad to hear about Gerry's death, I've just been telling my 13 yr old son (who's too kool for skool) and he's sayin' "thats no the guy who done Baker Street ?" A sad loss;

Our thoughts are with his family & friends

[ricaard]

@fionalogan Your kid IS kool!

[TheWillsy]

I'm very sad to hear of Gerry's death.I have all his CDs.I had the privilege of seeing him perform live at Brighton's Dome in 1993,a night I shall never forget.My condolences to his friends and family.

[rememberingmargaret]

I just read about Gerry's death in The Guardian (Jan. 4, 2011) and was so very sad to learn that. By coincidence, I currently have his "Night Owl" CD on in my car.

Rest in peace, Gerry.

[collettec21]

i love gerry rafferty and edinburgh good mix!!



[robintopping62]

Lived in Edinburgh for 20 years, and this song reminds me so much of the city.

Met Gerry and Billy Connolly (humblebums) at the Burnside Hotel Rutherglen in 1969 (poss 1970) - what a night. First saw Billy at the Rockfield hotel Paisley 1967 ish. Happy Days.

Best Wishes Robin Topping

[DCHurlford1]

@robintopping62 Good stuff. Billy played at one of our local pub/clubs in Hurlford (just outside Kilmarnock) where i live back in the 70's. Think he had one too many lager shandies, ha ha. Been a fan of Gerry's music since the 80's and it was sad to hear of his passing but i was half expecting it, R.I.P.

[zachhoran]

Gerry apparently wasn't fond of playing live, just like Steely Dan(although they did finally reunite in the 90s to do their first live shows since 1973 or so)

[paulhamerton]

Sad to hear Gerry is critically ill today please pray for him

[posyzadok]

My favourite Gerry Rafferty song - a love song, and full of gratitude!

[zomu62]

Le petit coté celtique de la musique est magnifique, Gerry à une voix fantastique, on est transporté dans un tourbillon d'émotion ......

[radxone]

My favorite walk is the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. This song takes me there. It's the best!

[browneyedgirl1967]

"Royal Mile," "Already Gone," "Baker Street," and "City to City" are the best, but all of Rafferty's music is pure pleasure. Oh, for the good old days of quality music...

[inau27]

I looked all over for this song after my cassettes from the 70's 80's broke. Back then I had no idea what the Royal mile was, it makes the song just that much better,

[43cdc]

I haven't heard this song in 30 years, I taped it from the radio,unfortunately all my belongings got destroyed including my tapes, then I discovered You Tube and I said to myself, let me see if I can find this song I couldn't believe it I found it , thanks for this video you made me very happy that tears are running down my eyes, again thank you.

[peaceangwilltoall]

why is it only Weegies dont like the MAN ??? LOL

[DOKK212]

@peaceangwilltoall..... I Love this song..it's one of gerry's greats...I also like Sunshine on Leith..by the Proclaimers.....BTW I'm from Glasgow

[JimReaper2007]

I first heard this while I was visiting the Isle of Man TT races one hot summer in my 20's many years ago and it ALWAYs brings back wonderful memories of my now deceased brother and the great times we enjoyed on the island and the laughs we had there. Any time I want to remember my brother I play this song. Fantastic!

[mddofapex]

I am glad to hear so many have rediscovered this great song. I feel lucky as I have never lost track of this song. It's one of my favorite of all times and have listened to it what has to be over a hundred times. Gerry Rafferty is one great song writer and artist.

[grizzlylegend]

heard this song yesterday for the first time in about twenty years. brilliant !!

[telsport]

Your photo selection is superb. Did you shoot them? Nice work whether as photo selector or shooter...both are tough jobs and you did well.

Tom

[Lofeman]

I heard this in the 70s. heard it once. never, ever, ever, ever forgotten it. almost scared to revisit. fear unnecessary. i'm crying again, thank you, Gerry, wherever you are

[flyingtadpole]

Thanks for posting this!

[Kramkat]

It doesn't get much better than this.

Class.

[mjraffe]

He has a unique voice.Have to explain to young uns just how big he was in the 70s.He knocked Saturday night fever off the top of the us charts.Probably he got too big and he didnt want that but boy he did some fantastic music and many happy memories when people appreciated quality music.

[BROADTRAIN1979]

remember this in 1978 great song

[rememberingmargaret]

I first heard 'The Royal Mile' back in the early 1980s -- only once on the radio! It remained in my head for quite a while, and I never forgot it! And here we are, many years later, and I decided to YouTube the song ... and found it. Thanks for posting it, RayMaclean. Gerry's music is exceptional. I just pray that he can rid himself of the demons haunting him and that he goes on to live a happy life.

[murringo9]

this is exactly the same as me...finally found it again today after a VERY long search!

[Hullawthere]

nice post to great tune, see you took a few turns off the high st. though ;-)

[mjlovehim11]

Gerry is the best!! Hes ma cousin just found that out today:P:) ma family is all music:)X i sing :)X

Sx

[phill90212]

Well done son....nice post.

[mjw191]

OMG havent heard this in years, one of my fav Gerry Rafferty songs...well done!!

[Brutmax]

Great stuff.

[Rumpep]

Thanks CRISSANCA for sharing, I have many happy memories of Edinburgh and a pub on the mile that serves "haggis, neeps & tatties"

that are out of this world.

5*.......Barbara

[streetgang666]

i know what haggis is ,but what the hell are neeps?? and tatties????just asking,brettxoxo

[Rumpep]

Neeps are turnips and tatties are potatoes, they are cooked together and seasoned - very tasty

Barbara

[marcozepp]

Very enjoyable video and music!

[peciacake]

Gerry Rafferty's music set to a selection of images from Ray: great video to enjoy while tapping one's toes!

[foo2Le]

really great....all stars for you*******

[CRISSANCA]

Wonderful!

Great song, lovely pictures! Excellent!