GERRY RAFFERTY - Days Gone Down (Official Video)

[CoffeeNo2]

Such a truly great song. So sad that such a small amount of video clips seem to exist. Unless anyone has a secret stash.........

[1951timbo]

Gerry Rafferty was the very best. Miss him.

[JustErTyJax]

Onions....of happiness

[diamonddhk222]

i cant think of a better artist

[TheBettyboo62]

Wonderful song, Wonderful singer/songwriter, Wonderful tho difficult (so I read?) man. Simply Wonderful. An I hear the're naming a street in Paisley after this Wonderful man, truly deserved an I'm sure he would be delighted about it. You deserve it Gerry you were WONDERFUL. XXXX

[bustermac48]

wonderful song, I love the simple video. Thanks for posting.

[iss123ful]

iv loved you all my life and miss you so much rip xx

[sumerisle]

our day is coming bye and bye

[Eejiptchik]

so long ago but it feels like yesterday.....i miss the 70's



[utues10]

Splendid! They don't make them this fine anymore

[Diego2081992]

Que gran cantante!!!

[RichardHell1959]

Does anyone now who he wrote this song for ?

[aussietv2]

@RichardHell1959 Probably his wife.

[RichardHell1959]

@aussietv2 That's what I thought until I listened to it again the other day : there was a family-based tribute on TV the other day and this is one that was sung. Possibly aimed at former band member(s), though restyled to be enigmatic & open to interpretation ....

[natschavez]

my ghi;dh00d love you dude

[8333P]

The musician credits are wrong, the organist isnt Pete Wingfield, unless he had a sex change!

[elmakartany]

one of my best.

[TheVigilantemum]

love this song great artist, i never get bored listening to gerry.

[weis180]

excellent song writer and artist sad how powerful alcohol is. Really sad

[MetalGuruMessiah]

Listened to this guy for all those years......some of his songs, such as this one, produce an almost unbearable longing for the times and memories I've long associated them with. An artist that produced some truly beautiful and elegant music. THANKS!

[eenavid]

@MetalGuruMessiah hi any dvd of gerry singing,,?? engish fan,ta,,

[Max1baL]

1 of the greatest & most infra-valuated musicians on history...

1 de los más grandes e infra-valorados músicos de la historia...

[mikefellows66]

Fantastic song, fantastic talent ! Will live forever ! God Bless Gerry !!!!!!!!!!!

[ludo281160]

I remember in 1980 that I bought the album *Night Owl* for only 100 BEF (2 £/2.50€)over here! In fact ...I was not happy at all it was so cheap ... being such a class A album!! It was certainly the year that I have listened to the album the most during my musical obsessions back then... Since 1980 I have bought almost everything from Gerry solo. He is still guiding me (and will be) through fantastic musical moments and memories.

[brightchance]

Love love this song!! I just feel like I am right there in this video!!!!

[theoriginalchieftain]

Man I miss that guy!!

[TheBettyboo62]

@theoriginalchieftain Me too, it hurts listening to him. XX

[Quintus707]

is it just me or does he sound like John Lennon?

[DroleDeType]

@Quintus707, Maybe a little John Lennon, but it's still the melody and gives of his personality .. :)

[ludo281160]

@Quintus707 Totally different and Scottish! No, just he seems a bit like John Lennon in 1979 and certainly the same originality ;-)

[slaughterpond]

Shine a light on the Days Gone Down!! Great song from a great artist. Betsey Cook on keyboards. Nice!

[andreansarah12]

Wonderful video!! Takes me back to the day. Gerry was one of a kind and they dont make em like this anymore!! RIP Gerry

[tgdishaw2]

This has always been my favorite Gerry Rafferty song and I still get chills when I crank it up loud. Such an amazing songwriter and singer. No one else ever sounded quite like him. RIP Gerry, your music lives on.

[idontgiveaflyingtoss]

RIP. We miss you. Thank you for the music.

[sim8213]

Is it because I'm HIGH or is this is one of THE BEST SONGS EVER!!!!

[habrass]

@sim8213 You're high and it's the best song ever!:)

[GrezH]

One of my all-time favourites. In the days of recording tapes to play in the car, I put this right on the start of a compilation I called 21 Golden Uplifters. How you can fail to feel better after hearing this song is a mystery to me! The bloke was a genius.

[MrDavearama]

For you Jackie. 

[DanCrGrL19]

50/50 all the way!

[hejmitnavnersarah]

50/50

[HuntCunt1]

Gerry you are the man, your voice will never be matched and your songs are so relaxing and brighten up my day like no other you will be missed till the end of time you are a legend in my eyes.

[fortyninepages]

His influences were the Beatles, but he was a far better songwriter and vocal talent than any of them.

[diamonddhk222]

what a song

[selffless1]

Man this song has a great 70's feel to it. Beautiful

[clouseau186]

Gerry RIP

[mlklm5]

Thanks for posting, great song and even better musician. RIP Jerry you are and will be missed for many years to come.

[kkfromid]

Tinhamper, it IS too bad he couldn't beat the devil in his own life. But he outsmarted the devil by leaving behind such wonderful, immortal music!

[detailerny1]

Thanks for the music my friend :}

[celerysparrow]

Rest in peace Gerry, your music will live on forever.

[diamonddhk222]

runnin on the beach

[alwaystapetheolive]

No one else sung, or sings now, as effortless as the late and great Gerry Rafferty. We will never have a unique voice like that to enjoy ever again. Legend taken way too young. God rest your soul Gerry. RIP

[48kams]

I had 4got about this song & even though it's an uplifting tune it still brought tears 2 my eyes! An awesome singer he was!!!

[diamonddhk222]

we lost one when we lost him!

[Nandita561]

Gerry sang like an angel !

[drewminor63]

she is a babe....or was...

[drewminor63]

she is a babe....or was...

[Tinhamper]

Gerry didn't have great range with his voice but it has that soothing quality that makes him special. Whenever you heard his music you knew right away it was him.

Billy Connelly once played in his band but admitted Gerry had too much talent for Billy to keep up with....he tried to help Gerry into rehab in 2010 but Gerry took off instead, guess he was still a troubled lad...it's sad when they can't beat the devil inside them. His music will be here forever.

[MegaBrassneck]

My mate Andy McGinn fae bonny Dundee told me to listen to this song,and I have to agree this is one of the late Gerry's best songs,well written and easy listening..

[soopertrucker2004]

ABSOLUTLEY  AWESOME.

[oliaiguambfigues76]

Godspeed Gerry, you'll never be forgotten by those who you touched with your music, my beautiful friend.

[D0pe122]

You see? You hear ? The joy of making wonderful music !

THE JOY OF LIFE RADIATES FROM THIS VIDEO !

[TheVigilantemum]

all Gerrys music great, i quite often cry listening to his music but i an oldie and know the meaning of GREAT music. And to the person that nicked my night owl CD no sweat enjoy it, i got double CD for mums day. RIP Gerry you are missed but never forgotten.

[essertpitay]

Thanks for the clip. A great artist, a great songsmith.

[kikomiko1]

50/50!

[katebiggs353]

missed!

[rockerty1]

One of my most favorite songs & video.

[JamesMiles619]

hope my neighbor likes this one

[1ginner1]

@JamesMiles619

Ive been evicted lol

[NormanMacCaig]

Any one got any idea who the guy with the beard is (next to the clock) lifting his pint at 3:53 is? Thanks

[Beaglejune80]

Yes man. Gerry you were so right. R.I.P!

[Albertanator]

I remember when this song came out here in Canada in the summer of 79....I loved it the first time I heard it and still love it.....my fav by Gerry!

[ste123456754]

god this man was a brilliant vocalist r.i.p gerry never hear the likes of your singing talents ever again

[dawnpatrol700]

this song plays in the new movie 50/50

[kdm98]

Rafferty makes it look like he's just sitting around the campfire singing. What an amazing talent he was.

[EricBBrandon1]

YES! Port Jervis, NY is still alive! The new day is coming! Wake everybody up! Twist their nipples if need be! Good Morning PORT JERVIS!!!!! Today is a new day! Go out of your way to help your neighbor....goodness will come back to you ten-fold. You'll see! A community is based on love and friendship! Spread the love!

[thenewtraceur]

Guys, Betsy really isnt that good looking, I dont understand why you drool over her. She's uglier then half the people I see in my daily life...

[HeroSavage]

@thenewtraceur Yeah, shes ugly. I dont know why people... haha didnt realize I was commenting on another of your posts dude. Small world? Anyways, I agree, scale of 1-10 shes a 3(cannon fodder). Like I would see her and not even rank her.

[jody808]

i alway loved his voice

[50iano]

replying, to stgm, yes i agree there is some fab stuff on line, its unfortunate that a lot of it doesn.t get the recognition and success it deserves

[50iano]

funny how you forget just how great these songs were, yes children we were spoiled back then and didn,t know it because quality writing was standard to get a deal in those days!

[stgm]

@50iano Actually, music has gotten better in the last few decades. In fact, since the days of the world wide web music has become much, much better.

[captainsoul1953]

Whe i first heard this i thought it was love song...but im sure its about Joe Egan....so i guess it is in a way

Jim

[radxone]

Betsy Cook....she has or had a music career of her own. Listen to "Love is the Groove" on the tube. I agree...she is an angel

[Yootubebites]

@radxone

I did and now I must track down that CD.

[GuitarPlayerGeo]

R.I.P. Gerry. Sadly missed and irreplaceable man. Tear in my eye. :(

[pycargue]

RIP Sir Gerry , the great Men stay and die anynomus , you  was the real star!

god bless you sir

[TheTalshiar]

This is absolutely great to see this video again after all these years. Kudos for posting it.

[essertpitay]

I can't believe his death went unnoticed, when you compare with all the carry on about Amy Winehouse.

[NSveteran]

Great song-great year(1979) Thanks for sharing. R.I.P. Gerry.

[securityrobot]

This brings it all back for me, what great years these were. '78-'79.

Thanks for posting this, I never knew this video exsisted.

[bradchaz]

Heard this tune on Sirius XM's "The Bridge"; excellent song!

[foyourethetubedick]

I don't mean to be crass or nothin, but Betsy Cooke must be the most beautiful woman on the planet.

[diamonddhk222]

so still sayin f/u top of brb

[foneBro]

I think this is incredible footage. Have not seen it before and it makes me feel great to listne to it.

[diamonddhk222]

just jam-1979 one of the best years for lovin music=awesome - cant beat baker street- but this song- saweeeeet

[spinalcrackerbox]

My favorite GR song!

[Stargazer1975]

Drove past his old home on Friday...haunting. Love this man's music.

[chriszado]

Yup ...

C&P12

[sudygeeeee1]

"I'm traveling this long road, here with yoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooo-ooouuu!"

[volksie100]

Superb song from a special songwriter. Only good vibes from everyone I know who mentions Gerry R in NZ. Yes his songs got all the way around the globe, and helped people come to terms to some extent with life (well in my case anyway). Thanks Man. Love your songs. RIP!

[Musicsmoke]

A great song... But more great; I actually see Gerry with a smile on his face in this video!! I realize now, I never saw him smile on a video, but it gives me a kind of happy feeling to see him smile, actually at the beginning and at the end of the video... To know that allthough he had to suffer a huge lot by life, but that it seems like there are also moments he could enjoy it...

[sudygeeeee1]

@Musicsmoke

Just seeing him smile makes ME smile!

If you watch Skytrax1's posting of "Get it Right Next Time," you can see Gerry smile at the very beginning of the video, and also see/hear him laugh ~ it's great!

He made such wonderful music...so sorry and sad that he is gone....gone but NEVER forgotten.

[jvjujyfd]

Thanks for posting this originl video.....true class....what a cool and talented boy. Gutted he's gone.......RIP Gerry....you are a legend mate.

[robharding1957]

just another gem from this so underrated singer-songwriter, so effortless,,for a man of such talent,,

[joevs21001]

Thanks so much for posting this. Gerry's live performances are so darn rare, it's a treat to get to view any of his live performances, even these studio recording sessions. Gerry was such an incredible music talent, more so than most people realize. He was a music genius and had an incredible voice. He had such a special way of singing and projecting a song that really hit your heart. I have so many special memories that come back to me whenever I hear these songs. Thanks again!

[joevs21001]

Pure magic! Thanks so much for posting. One of the most incredible musical genius' of all time.

[scotty2680]

Another brilliantly written song by Gerry Rafferty. RIP

[jallebo]

@scotty2680 Brilliantly written and Beautifully song! I wish I was there playing along with this group!

[jallebo]

@scotty2680 Brilliantly written, Beautifully sung and Wonderfully played!!!

[bugphan]

"We won't forget the days gone down, they're written in our hearts" is the quote I put in my senior yearbook caption. Have loved Gerry's music all these years. RIP Gerry.

[1951timbo]

Wow what a great video clip. Thank you and RIP Gerry. Sadly missed but never forgotten.

[mblawnboy]

What a GREAT voice. Gerry, you are sadly missed.

[radxone]

Betsy Cook was indeed the sweet angel singing back up and playing the Hammond, though I'm not certain she played it for the actual recording. She stole the video. All of the gang did a fantastic job......would I have given anything to be there!?

[joevs21001]

@radxone Betsy Cooke did sing and play on the actual recording and in fact this video shows much of the ACTUAL recording as it took place along with some of the mixing session.

[woodbee33]

I'd forgotten how great this song and entire album are. And that's my brother-in-law playing excellent piano.

[woodbee33]

I'd forgotten how great this song is. And that's my brother-in-law playing excellent piano.

[kiltsnhaggis]

What a pleasure it is to see Gerry and his jammin' buddy's doin it like it should be done - simply magical. Can't stop playing it now!!

[JMBELK]

I can't beleave How this is Great...!!!

[mlundstad]

a genius arranger-the soft guitar licks and the wonderful soft organ licks by betsy-and what a voice she has--still gerry puts it all together-his genius and gentleness --one of a kind musician and entertainer--i listen to it again and again and again--and watch the video also--

[Strokecity1]

Brilliant!

[corsica290]

Love the way the drummer gets a few cheeky little beats by hitting one drumstick on the top of the other!

[radxone]

Does anyone know who that precious dark haired beauty singing backup and playin' the Hammond keyboard is?

[WarnerMusicVideos]

@radxone Betsy Cooke

[MrGribenson]

@WarnerMusicVideos

Goodie, yummi.

[jimi747]

Betsy Cook released a 1992 album with the interesting title, The Girl Who Ate Herself. I picked up a copy from Amazon UK. There are some great tracks including, "Diving", "Docklands", & "Love is the Groove". Her talents were certainly an excellent addition to Gerry's "Days Gone Down". Thanks for posting this video.

[saucersauce]

@radxone Yummy!

[drewminor63]

@radxone I don't konw but she is a babe!!!

[radxone]

I'm sorry....I just can't get enough of this video or song. These guys and gals are having a wonderful time making incredible music. Thanks so much for posting this.

[vindaloo1000]

This is absolutely magnificent.....one of THE great songs from my youth....and it breaks my heart to see this film....with Gerry on top form, and a wonderful band around him....thanks guys - and God has another wonderful musician up there.....

[sudygeeeee1]

Where has this been? LOVE IT!

[ammo2111]

can i preorder my copy now..would love to see this on blueray.Dont care what it costs will sell my organs on e bay Love Captain pugwash on the drums{thats what Gerry called him at the Snakes and ladders gig many moons ago.

[stiffysmiffy]

Well said hodge- Wonder what else is sitting around in dusty vaults.

[hodgepig007]

At last - good copys of the chipping norton videos.

[TheWillsy]

Genius at work

[22tracy]

Always loved the song -- what a wonderful video within which to showcase such great talents!

[ourobourous2000]

Nice quality

[usernameisnogood]

Great song