Right Down the Line
Gerry Rafferty
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You know I need your love You've got that hold over me Long as I've got your love You know that I'll never leave When I wanted you to share my life I had no doubt in my mind And it's been you woman Right down the line I know how much I lean on you Only you can see The changes that I've been through Have left a mark on me You've been as constant as a Northern Star The brightest light that shines It's been you, woman, right down the line I just want to say this is my way Of tellin' you everything I could never say before Yeah this is my way of tellin' you That every day I'm lovin' you so much more 'Cause you believed in me through my darkest night Put somethin' better inside of me You brought me into the light Threw away all those crazy dreams I put them all behind And it was you woman Right down the line I just want to say this is my way of tellin' you everything I could never say before Yeah this is my way of tellin' you That every day I'm lovin' you so much more If I should doubt myself, if I'm losing ground I won't turn to someone else They'd only let me down When I wanted you to share my life I had no doubt in my mind And it's been you woman Right down the line
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15 facts about this song
Song TitleRight Down the Line was the second single released from Gerry Rafferty's multi-platinum selling album 'City to City.'
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Release DateThe song was released in 1978, following the huge success of his first single, "Baker Street."
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Billboard SuccessIt became Rafferty's second and final single to make the Top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, where it peaked at number 12.
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Other Charts SuccessIn addition to the Hot 100, the song also reached number 1 on the US Billboard Easy Listening Chart, where it stayed for four weeks.
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Written and PerformedThe song was both written and performed by Gerry Rafferty, a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and poetic lyrics.
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Song ThemeThe song is a love song, in which Rafferty sings about his unwavering devotion to his loved one.
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Album SuccessThe single contributed to the success of 'City to City' album that topped the US Billboard 200 chart in 1978.
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Other Countries PerformanceThe song also reached the Top 30 in Canada.
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Lyrics InterpretationSome listeners interpret the lyrics of the song to be Rafferty's expression of gratitude for his wife's constant support and unwavering faith in him.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists, including Bonnie Raitt whose cover version appeared in her 2012 album 'Slipstream'.
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Music VideoThe song's music video contains one of the earliest examples of the "lyric video" format, where the song's lyrics are shown on screen as the music plays.
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DurationThe original song has a duration of 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
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Lasting AppealDespite being over 40 years old, "Right Down the Line" still enjoys a degree of contemporary relevance, with millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
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Song's MoodThe song has a mellow, reflective feel aided by the soft rock musical arrangement. This sets the prefect tone for the lyrics that speak of love and commitment.
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Death of Gerry RaffertyRafferty passed away in 2011 at the age of 63, but his music, including "Right Down the Line," continues to be appreciated by fans worldwide.
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