Gerry Rafferty Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway (live audio file)

[MostEasterlySteve]

Love his laugh at the end. Despite his reserved and somewhat aloof persona there just seems to be something about him that captures the very best of human artistry. One of those enigmatic people you wish you'd known. R.I.P.

[JohnAnthonyMiller1]

Beautiful!



[JohnAnthonyMiller1]

I've always loved this song. I like this rendition very much.

[FlorencePonk77]

Such a beautiful, warm and personal version of the song.

Still so sad to hear him talking. So sad ....

[albainbridge1]

A great song from a .....ledgend

[NefeliOdisseas]

Hi, Alan, this is beatyful..So, your uncle died on January?? Greetings from Natassa

[hahafunnypolis]

my brother didnt like me anyway. 

[ammo2111]

The voice may be a bit croaky,but this is extra special.have heard a few versions of this over the years and this enters the charts as Number One.Love the way he keeps big Phil in check.Beautiful...Thanking you for the post Alan and keep up the good work

[PerignonPop]

Listen to him. What a lyricist. Paisley bastard.

[jmanders1000]

One of Gerry's wonderful songs. We are lucky that he wrote lots of them! I am pleased to have all his recordings which I enjoyed many times and will continue to do. Thanks Gerry and may you rest in peace. Jan from NL.

[bigrab]

Thanks Alan, the voice is a wee bit shaky and the strumming a wee bit pedestrian but really this is a great version.

Crikey (re comment below) I remember Ken Manners playing around the pubs in Glasgow.

[AlanRafferty]

@bigrab Yeah, but it worked perfectly to make the song what it was, and as special as it was in the end Rab. A master at work...............

[quemister]

@AlanRafferty  Alan, I think it's a great version... Gerry had an incredible voice and an incredible talent for writing great songs... I started listening to him in high school in the '70's and loved him in Stealers Wheel... Thanks for sharing the music...

[45rpmSINGLES]

In an interview this week in Paisley Daily Express , Ken Manners who is a singler songwriter from Paisley gives an interview about his early friendship with Gerry. He says he has home recordings of 7 songs Gerry recorded in a tape at his home in the late 60s including this one ! Let`s hope they get a wider audience than just Ken himself !

[smeehonest]

A real find. Thanks for posting it, Alan.

[hodgepig007]

when is the full interview being broadcast Alan?

[AlanRafferty]

@hodgepig007 Thursday morning 00:30am Dave on BBC Radio Scotland.

[hodgepig007]

@AlanRafferty Not to be missed Alan Thanks for the heads up mate

[regaltip8A]

Proud to be a Gerry Rafferty fan. His songs will live on. One of the best songwriters on the planet. Baker St, Right Down The Line, Night Owl etc....

Should be inducted into the hall of fame without doubt.

[AlanRafferty]

@regaltip8A He definitely should.

[Strokecity1]

Thanks for this Alan!

[hodgepig007]

cheers Alan & thanks to the Rafferty Clan for any future memories of Gerry.

[mazzono]

Thank you Alan, wonderful! The little story certainly adds to this enchanting song. Wonder if Mr. Ventilla changed his mind about about becoming nothing? He was not quite right. And please accept my condolences.

[AlanRafferty]

@mazzono Yes he did, and many thanks for your kind wishes

[CLUTCHCARGOJR]

Lovely. Thanks so much for sharing, Alan.