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"Stuck in the Middle With You"...

Clowns to the left, jokers to the right! Get caught with Stealers Wheel's iconic 1972 folk-rock hit...
BAND | Gerry Rafferty

"Stuck in the Middle With You" by Gerry Rafferty

Last updated 📅 2025-04-21

Clowns to the left, jokers to the right! Get caught with Stealers Wheel's iconic 1972 folk-rock hit, "Stuck in the Middle With You." This catchy track, known for its Dylan-esque vocals and hand-clap rhythm, became a massive international one-hit wonder.

Released as a single from their self-titled debut album, this song launched the Scottish band Stealers Wheel to global fame in late 1972 and 1973. Its blend of laid-back folk rock, catchy pop rock hooks, and smooth soft rock production created an instantly recognizable sound.

Featuring Gerry Rafferty's distinctive lead vocal and clever lyrics, "Stuck in the Middle With You" remains a timeless classic. Its enduring popularity, boosted by iconic film usage, solidifies its place as a quintessential folk/pop/soft rock one-hit wonder from the early 70s.

SONG MEANING: Written as a parody of Bob Dylan's paranoia and inspired by music industry gatherings, the song describes the singer's discomfort and feeling out of place at a business event filled with "clowns" and "jokers." The singer feels trapped ("stuck in the middle") among insincere people and longs to escape the situation.

  • HASHTAGS: #GerryRafferty #StealersWheel #FolkRock #PopRock #SoftRock #OneHitWonder #October27
  • BAND: Gerry Rafferty, Stealers Wheel
  • GENRE: Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Soft Rock
  • OTHER: OneHitWonder
  • RELEASEDAY: October 27
  • YEAR: 1972
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"Gerry Rafferty"

Gerry Rafferty was a Scottish singer-songwriter renowned for his smooth vocals and distinctive fusion of rock, pop, and folk influences. His meticulously crafted songs, often marked by introspective lyrics and memorable melodies, earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated global following, cementing his legacy in popular music history.
Active from the mid-1960s until 2011, Gerry Rafferty's career spanned significant musical evolution. He achieved major international solo success in 1978 with iconic tracks that masterfully blended soft rock, jazz rock, and even subtle reggae rock touches, released in early that year. Before this solo breakthrough, Rafferty was a key member of Stealers Wheel, who made their mark in the early 1970s, around 1972, with a globally recognized hit rooted in folk rock and pop rock, which for many defined that band's popular output. His diverse musical palette consistently shone through his work. Gerry Rafferty's most enduring songs, such as the evocative "Baker Street," the heartfelt "Right Down the Line," and the catchy "Stuck in the Middle With You," showcase his exceptional songwriting talent...
BAND | Gerry Rafferty

"Baker Street"

Gerry Rafferty's 1978 masterpiece "Baker Street" captivates with its unforgettable saxophone riff and smooth rock sound. A standout track from the City to City album, this song solidified Rafferty’s solo career, blending rock, jazz, and soft rock elements into an enduring anthem of urban reflection and aspiration.
"Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty, released in 1978, is instantly recognizable for its haunting saxophone solo performed by Raphael Ravenscroft. This iconic element, combined with Rafferty's distinctive vocals, propelled the song to international fame...
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