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Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street guitar lesson video
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City to City
1978 6:06
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Baker Street

"Baker Street" is a 1978 single by Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty. The track won the 1979 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically and reached the top three in the UK and US. While the song is defined by its iconic saxophone riff, learning it on electric guitar offers a chance to explore the melodic phrasing and chord work that underpin one of the most recognizable pop-rock arrangements of its era.

  • The famous saxophone riff was written by Rafferty himself and performed by session musician Raphael Ravenscroft.
  • Recreating the saxophone melody on electric guitar is a popular challenge, requiring smooth legato technique and precise bending.
  • The track runs just over six minutes, giving guitarists extended sections to study arrangement, dynamics, and tone.
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Hugh Burns wielded a Strat's neck pickup to craft the warm, bell-like lead tones on Rafferty's biggest hits. The single-coil's responsive dynamics and slightly woody character are essential for capturing that smooth, singing quality heard throughout 'City to City.'

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The Twin Reverb's clean headroom and natural tube warmth anchor Rafferty's recordings, providing the sparkling highs and rich low end without heavy distortion. Its onboard reverb and moderate volume compression create that signature smooth, effortless tone that defines his studio sound.

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This analog delay adds subtle space to Rafferty's lead guitar sections while maintaining the tasteful, minimal effects approach that defines his style. A gentle touch of repeats complements the Strat and Twin Reverb without clouding the warm, organic tone.

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