The Ark

The song *The Ark* by Gerry Rafferty, with its 5:40 duration, emerges from a particular period in the Scottish artist's career. After his time with Stealers Wheel and a series of legal disputes that kept him away from releasing his own material for three years, Rafferty returned with his second solo album, titled City to City. This work, released on January 20, 1978, under the United Artists Records label, marked a turning point, being his first individual production in six years.

The album City to City not only signified Gerry Rafferty's return but also achieved notable commercial success. It displaced Saturday Night Fever from the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States on July 8, 1978, earning platinum certification. In the United Kingdom, City to City reached number 6 on the Albums Chart and achieved gold status. In Canada, the reception was even greater, being certified double platinum in 1979. Tracks such as "Baker Street", "Right Down the Line", and "Home and Dry" became hits on the American charts. The production of this album was handled by Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty himself, while the mixing was done by Declan O’Doherty.