Oooh, my favorite Supertramp song. So much goodness. Roger's lyrics, the back-and-forth vocals, Rick's incredible piano solo, great drumming and bass work, John's fabulous sax solo. All the keys. Just faaaaabulous. I can listen to it on repeat for hours (and have).
Crown jewel of their crown jewel album. A keyboard tour-de-force, and tasty sax at the end(although I sometimes wish there was a bit more). Dougie Thomson's bass carries the load throughout. Stil fresh, still fascinating, 45(!!) years later. Roger Hodgson's best composition, IMHO. And, Rick Davies on piano--I don't have the vocabulary to describe how great that solo is
After this album (and specifically this song), Roger stayed with the band for one more album ("Famous Last Words") and then left to go solo. He and Rick had different ideas on the direction of the band, which he referenced here. Both Supertramp and Roger continued to release albums separately. Roger's solo releases are very good, his debut "In The Eye Of The Storm" especially.
Nice pick! Lot’s of energy from all of them. Have you heard the “Brother where are you Bound”?. It’s Rick Davies Supertramp after Roger left. It’s a on the long side but great just the same.
A great finish for a great album - sadly also an indication of the way Hodgson and Davies musical partnership was going to go. They remained close, but Hodgson was feeling more disillusioned with the way the band was heading and left the band in 1982 after the next studio album "Famous Last Words".
Breakfast in America is a perfect album! This song is a standout. I can still remember buying this album with my mom when it came out. We sat together listening to it and marvelling at how great it is. We would buy new music on payday and do artwork while we listened. I miss her so much. But I will always have those memories. Good one here.
As other have said you need to check out School and Crime Of The Century. Great reaction to one of my favorites and I think the best on Breakfast In America.
No other band like Supertramp. In a world of their own.
Absolutely one of their best! What a way to close an album.
I have been listening to this song for 45 years. It absolutely never gets old. I love how you said the sax was "escorting it out". That was perfect!
"An All You Can Eat Groove Buffet" Ya Brother!!!
Oooh, my favorite Supertramp song. So much goodness. Roger's lyrics, the back-and-forth vocals, Rick's incredible piano solo, great drumming and bass work, John's fabulous sax solo. All the keys. Just faaaaabulous. I can listen to it on repeat for hours (and have).
Supertramp live in Paris was probably the best gig that I never went to, School the opening song is fab but Fools Overture is a a piece of brilliance
Supertramp's best album in my opinion and this song was a perfect finish.
Crown jewel of their crown jewel album. A keyboard tour-de-force, and tasty sax at the end(although I sometimes wish there was a bit more). Dougie Thomson's bass carries the load throughout. Stil fresh, still fascinating, 45(!!) years later. Roger Hodgson's best composition, IMHO. And, Rick Davies on piano--I don't have the vocabulary to describe how great that solo is
They were a great band to watch live in concert; they had the greatest sound system, so you were able to hear everything almost like on their albums.
One of the great long tracks with improvisation from all the musicians .
Next Supertramp song....... SCHOOL live in Paris !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! I haven’t heard this song before, it’s fantastic!👍👏👏👏🩵🦋
One of my favorite Supertramp songs! And a terrific album closer to a terrific album!
Take a train ride with "Rudy".
"LORD IS IT MINE" and "OH DARLING" are also marvelous tracks from this spectacular album.
Enjoying Your reaction, my friend!💕
Great song choice.... Great album.
When I'm in the feelings this one of my fav songs of all time for me, grooviest emotional song ever, fav piano solo ever
After this album (and specifically this song), Roger stayed with the band for one more album ("Famous Last Words") and then left to go solo. He and Rick had different ideas on the direction of the band, which he referenced here. Both Supertramp and Roger continued to release albums separately. Roger's solo releases are very good, his debut "In The Eye Of The Storm" especially.
Nice pick! Lot’s of energy from all of them. Have you heard the “Brother where are you Bound”?. It’s Rick Davies Supertramp after Roger left. It’s a on the long side but great just the same.
Keep on rockin Shawn! I know a LOT of us appreciate your reactions in particular. Music heals
This IS no bad song on breakfast! Masterpiece
Still have my vinyl
I agree the only band that teach us the patience to hear and listen to music
This track doesn’t get enough love.
What an album....this & "Lord Is It Mine" are the B-side gems
A great finish for a great album - sadly also an indication of the way Hodgson and Davies musical partnership was going to go. They remained close, but Hodgson was feeling more disillusioned with the way the band was heading and left the band in 1982 after the next studio album "Famous Last Words".
this is the only song i can hear all day without been tired for 40 years !!! what can i say more ?
You had me at Supertramp!
Breakfast in America is a perfect album! This song is a standout. I can still remember buying this album with my mom when it came out. We sat together listening to it and marvelling at how great it is.
We would buy new music on payday and do artwork while we listened.
I miss her so much. But I will always have those memories.
Good one here.
As other have said you need to check out School and Crime Of The Century.
Great reaction to one of my favorites and I think the best on Breakfast In America.
Man you haven't reacted to School yet? EpIC 😊
Definitely check out the whole album ... and then check out the "Crime of the Century" album. Both masterpieces!
Bro, if you haven't already, check out "Lord Is It Mine"
love it! great song!!!!
Check this one out Live in Paris 1979 It's great to watch.
I had bought this album when it came out and it was great to listen to while driving down the road.
I love this band, don’t know if you played “ Take The Long Way Home “ It’s so good also…love Super Tramp!👍🧡🧡
Yes , he did. One of my favorite songs!
Pure class ❤
What can one say but. Just listen to the hole album
Nice.
go back and read the lyrics the song is about American excess and a bag on capitalistic sin!