Supplied note - not independently verified
The song was inspired by Rafferty's experiences living in London and his struggles in the music industry.
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2 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Gerry Rafferty
Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty worked in the Humblebums and then Stealers Wheel before the solo success of City to City. That 1978 album brought together Baker Street, Right Down the Line and further songs such as Home and Dry and Whatever's Written in My Heart. Its pop arrangements expanded the audience for his writing. His solo recordings are distinct from the earlier group catalog and from later concert or reissue presentations.
Artist background sources
Rhino - Gerry Rafferty, City to City
Label history places the Humblebums and Stealers Wheel before the 1978 solo City to City album and names Baker Street and Right Down the Line. Use original album year and career context, not an exact release day or unqualified personal inspiration. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1978
Researched recording background
Gerry Rafferty included Right Down the Line on City to City in 1978. Its appearance on later retrospective packages is distinct from the release of this original album recording.
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