In April 1980, “United Artists” label released “Snakes and Ladders”, the fourth Gerry Rafferty album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Gerry Rafferty and Hugh Murphy.

Personnel:

• Gerry Rafferty – vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Bryn Haworth– guitar, slide guitar
• Richard Brunton – guitar
• Jerry Donahue– guitar
• Billy Livsey – piano, keyboards
• Billy Wingfield – piano, Moog synthesiser
• Ian Lynn – keyboards
• Pete Wingfield– organ
• Richard Harvey – synthesiser, penny whistle
• Pete Zorn– bass
• Mo Foster– bass
• Liam Genockey– drums
• Frank Ricotti– percussion
• Mel Collins– saxophone
• Raphael Ravenscroft– saxophone
• Betsy Cook– backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Gerry Rafferty

1. The Royal Mile (Sweet Darlin’)
2. I Was a Boy Scout
3. Welcome to Hollywood
4. Wastin’ Away
5. Look at the Moon
6. Bring It All Home
7. The Garden of England
8. Johnny’s Song
9. Didn’t I
10. Syncopatin Sandy
11. Cafe Le Cabotin
12. Don’t Close the Door