I actually knew the train announcer. He worked at Paddington in the summer holidays (he was a bit of a train geek)..sadly he passed away a couple of years ago. Great song
Have you realised that this descending motif on the piano you enjoy, that is repeated by the strings at the end of the song, is a representation of the train's wheels? "Back on his train..." *strings in descending motif* I love Rudy. Truly one of Supertramp's most overlooked songs. But my own favourite of theirs is coming your way. Crime Of The Century (song) is a masterpiece.
This album is greater than the sum of its parts Now that you’ve almost pieced it all together I can tell you’re starting to see that This is why this is such a highly regarded work and a complete straight thru album listen , following the story from start to finish should help to draw that conclusion Alan Parsons Project ‘ I Robot ‘ is very similar - you’ll enjoy most of the pieces but you’ll probably love ‘ the album listen ‘ afterwards as you see it all come together when done together in order Enjoy
Your articulateness dazzles me, and your analysis of these songs not only reminds me of why I first loved them, but also deepens my appreciation of them. Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful gift!
Rudy knows that he needs to be....something substantial ...yet doesn't want to do it wrong be insignificantly. He wants to strike it true get it grand as he feels he deserves it to be... Then when he better gain controll now. He feels like he's waited too long to try to get it just right. He feels his time is finite..that he has to do something now. Won't that be wonderful...to finally get it down " I'm substantial I've got it now it's comming into stride there's motion of substinance.. 🎼🎶that's real good I'm worthwhile I've got substanance its a gravitas momentous opus of life affirming drive and worthiness to humanity. I've made it now. He's self satisfied 😌 the endorphins are settling in to his life affirming self worth. It's sad bur after this inner thought process 😔 he will realize that it was all just mental fluff & he will be soon.. Back on his train....going nowhere really but he must get there but where..but where...but where..........???😞😞😞
My eldest daughter was/is Supertramp mad and tried to get me to listen more, but other than their hits I didn't give them a chance I am sorry to say, as now listening with you I finally realise what I have been missing, so thank you Justin.
@@Divedown_25 yeah it's a clever way of almost making you play it again.At the end of Asylum there is a sound of a cuckoo ironically which many people don't hear.you need to turn the volume up😆
Well spotted with the Rudy/School connection. Never noticed before but it could well be intentional as it's a concept album and it was Rudy who was at School.
Great song: Rick Davies at his peak. The band never disappoints on any of their songs though and always well produced. I think you’ll enjoy the next two songs too, especially the climactic Crime of the Century 👍
The Call and Response between the two leaders of Supertramp was wonderful. One of my favorite Rick Davies songs... along with the title track, Crime Of The Century. I saw this played in my first ever concert... the Breakfast In America tour... and Rudy was a highlight. They had a huge screen in the background and played this film of a moving train... just amazing paired with the music. There's some amazing stuff to check out with Crisis What Crisis (Soapbox Opera, Easy Does It / Sister Moonshine (react to them together!), The Meaning... AND with Even In The Quietest Moments ("Give A Little Bit," "Babaji," "Even In The Quietest Moments," and, of course, "Fool's Overture."
Love how the guitar work does not try to dominate - it all contributes to the song itself. Very tasteful. Those strings just bring a lot of class... add some funk for fun in the middle. They are under-rated. Love how you bring this great music forward that might be passed by. Thanks for your good cheer and intelligent analysis.
So happy for you JP for getting to hear all this great music, and we get to share the experience. Supertramp was a popular band, but IMO deserved to be even more so based on their amazing progressive compositions, and in such an economical musical way, Nothing is superfluous, every sound has its place. And put together in such an approachable melodic way. Crime of the Century is perhaps their greatest album from start to finish, but Crisis What Crisis? is worth going through too.
Super song... Ever noticed diving into the late 60's and 70's is like a never ending treasure chest.... wouldn't it be nice if society of today took note and evolved back to those times where creativity and the higher minded faculties had a high stake in the essence and virtue of the end product.... not just $$ and the mind control symbolism of today's gunk.
In concert, projected on a screen at the back of the stage, there would be a movie (from the conductor's point of view) of a train barrelling down the tracks (during the long interlude near the end) and end at the string build up as it came into a station.
Confession time.... The first time I heard this entire album, I was tripping on acid at a friend's house in the 70s when it first came out. I think it influenced the way I listened to it afterwards. It's a very DEEP album!
First Deacon Blues and now Rudy! That’s a great double header ( that’s when they used to play two baseball games in one day ). Just a great, great song from a great, great group. A fantastic album
My favorite Supertramp song, I feel it is about me. I've had times in life where I've felt " the whole world is above me ", and I'm " on a train to nowhere", and" need more time". And I know what to do, but procrastinate and hide( the reference to coming out of a movie at the end). And, as usual, the great production/arrangement/musicianship Supertramp always has. Masterpiece, but, the whole album is
Hey, Michael. This is the one I relate to the most too, especially now that I'm in my 50s and am "halfway down the line." And @JustJP, at the end Rudy gets "back on his train" so it seems he doesn't escape. Thanks again for doing these, you're bringing up things I hadn't noticed or had forgotten.
I love this song ALMOST as much as Crime if the Century. This album was back when Davies and Hodgeson were playing nice with each other; before the feud. Best to come...
Yes, Rudy is capital ! One of Supertramp's best. Kinda akin to Song For America being a great statement by Kansas, JUSTIN !!! lol Song For America ? Tomorrow's the Fourth of July, JUSTIN !!!....😇
Hey Justin, I don't think I ever commented after being one of the ones who pressed for Rudy. I knew you'd love this song! Just outstanding. One of my faves. Thank you so much for bringing the music that enthralled many of us back in the day and still does. Those of us that grew up in the 60s/70s truly had an embarrassment of riches musically. Keep up the great work!
Then comes If everyone was listening : the only song I never listen to from this album. But Crime of the century closes it perfectly. I hope you will listen to this album again sometimes! Imagine how great it can be once you are used to the songs, the concept as a all... Knowing that people like this album is one of the most conforting idea possible, a very positive sign.
I love "if everyone was listening". I mean yes its technically the weakest song on the album but the album is flat out flawless. It serves as a good breather between Rudy and crime of the Century. It's best enjoyed cranked at full volume
Knew that would be the track that would probably jump ahead of School for you ( no knock at all on School of course ) Crime of the Century is a concept album and you’ve now been introduced to its protagonist - Rudy The story , the journey is his Knowing this - when you go back and listen to Crime in its entirety ( I know you will at some point ) you’ll get even more out of experiencing the musical narrative of each of the ‘ chapters’ The title track is also outstanding and If Everyone Was Listening should be an enjoyable listen for you as well - then you can go back , listen to all of it in order and ........ do Crime as an album review
Discovered your station today and what a superb song you highlighted from one of my favorite groups of all times. They had a unique and profound sound which I love. Their 1979 album " Breakfast in America" was number one on Billboards chart for weeks. My other favorites by the group are, SCHOOL, TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME and BLOODY WELL RIGHT. Enjoyed your commentary and I totally agreed.
Glad you liked Rudy. For me, it is one of those Supertramp songs that tells a wonderful story and sets a dramatic atmosphere. The sound effects of the train station sounds sets a cinematic tone. When I first heard it almost 30 years ago when I was re discovering Supertramp during my college days, I imagined scenes from old Hollywood movies. Very vagabond to me. Rick Davies' song arrangement on this is so telling of how he weaves stories through his music. Still blows me away to this day!
When they performed this in concert, they would show a sped-up film of a train journey (from London to Brighton, maybe?) during the “travel” section starting at the station announcements around 3:30 in the song (4:45 of your video) and ending at the big buildup near the end. Really added to the overall atmosphere of the song.
Was in Atlanta 1978 Breakfast Tour… was sitting next to Kansas, an amazing progressive rock band in their own right, they all were very excited to go see Supertramp… when they played Rudy & the sync’d video, it blew them away.
I completely forgot about that song. I had this album at age 14 and I loved it, but not as much as my 3-year-old brother who had a whole set of choreographed moves to each of the songs. Really he drove us crazy with wanting to play it over and over. Am just loving your channel.
Nice analogy sir. An album I have had for over 40 yrs and never tire of. A masterpiece of writing melodies lyrics musicianship and production. For the best experience you need to hear it on vinyl on a top system. It's just superb
You do the best damn reactions, man. It's like you're doing them for yourself and letting us watch. Not to dis other reaction vids, but they often feel like they're doing it solely for the audience.
You are spot on with your comments at the end of the video. The album cover is a visualization of this "trying to break free"; it even hints at these bars that restrict us being self-inflicted because the hands are in open space but clutching to them.
I love how you introduce the song, listen to it, and then react. Much better than other reaction videos that interrupt the song countless times. And IMHO, this is the greatest album every made.
Bro, you have a great talent for analysis. Rudy, is truly a masterpiece and I have really enjoyed, seeing your legitimate and authentic reactions to this tremendous song. Excellent work, please keep it up.
When I saw them in concert in 1978, they had a giant screen behind the stage and projected a black and white , sped up video from the front of a train going through London, starting when the station announcer starts. Our jaws dropped.
I'm old enough that I've probably heard this song a thousand times, and yet while I listened to it again on your channel with you, I noticed something. Near the end, it has a touch of "Moody Blues" to it. Must be a British thing. Just Kidding. Thanks JP.
The lyrics...the lyrics!. This album, Crime Of The Century, influenced me as a teenager with the music and amazing lyrics that connected with a teenage boy in the 1970s. I still listen to it and never tire of hearing it.
Amazing song that I'll never stop listening to. About the part that reminded you about School, you'll be happy that the last song on the album, Crime of the Century, also does it. To me, these two songs, Rudy and Crime of the Century, are almost equal in terme of musicality. To get the full effect, you need to listen the album from start to finish. To me, it's one of the best albums recorded, on par with Boston by Boston and Days of Future Past by The Moody Blues.
Glad you enjoyed the tune, one of my favorites albums all time. On your last reaction Steely Dan, you asked the question what you may not like on jazz influenced songs. I mentioned melody is the key. Rudy is a great example of a sophisticated song but also has a nice melody. Enjoyed the reaction.
PS: You mention the "funk" part (mimicking a train) I have always thought that Roger never got enough dues as a guitarist (his work on the Wah is perfect).
Yeah, people seldom mention his guitar work. Really obvious and obviously good on Bloody Well Right. As a kid (and a piano player) I was always keeping an ear out for bands or artists that combined good piano and guitar playing. Supertramp and Elton John had that. Billy Joel at times, but it was often one or the other in his songs. Big Shot is an exception.
Shout out for the glasses struggle, that is real and a bane of my existence. Great reaction and review, I'm totally looking forward to the final track review. It's a very powerful song.
Going back and forth between Roger and Rick is one of their trademarks. So many songs have this, and I love it. This is my favorite song on this album.
I almost didn't put on my headphones for this one. There's some clever subtle things in the sound separations. To the left of my computer, on my printer, is my copy of the album "The New Age of Atlantic", featuring various artists, including Yes' version of "America" - another in a long list of requests!
A side note: one of my favorite tracks on this album is 'Sam Stone" by John Prine - one of the saddest songs I ever heard. John died this year from complications from corona virus.
Când ascult Rudy,Scool,Crime of the century,Fool's overture și încă multe altele,încremenesc de admirație pentru această sublimă formație capabilă nu doar să jongleze maiestuos cu toate genurile muzicale ale momentului,cât mai ales pentru profunzimea și actualitatea temelor lor nu doar muzicale,ci și poetice,de angajament social și de fini observatori ai fenomenului social,lansând avertismente neînțelese la vremea lor...
Just a classic album. One of my favorites, especially Rudy. Boys and girls, this is what you get when you have freedom of expression and my generation bequeaths this catalogue of music to you. Now, it's up to you to create a new era of peace, with incentive to create something of value, like this song. Good luck and I hope my pension and the whole system doesn't go out like a light bulb. Actually, that would be better than trans-humanism.
Rudy is one of their most progressive song in one way. I do not know what to say, everything is so perfect on this song. The build up on side B of this LP with Dreamer, Rudy, If Everyone Was Listening and the final song Crime of the Century is to be listen to in a sweep with your headphones on and a drink of choice in your hand. You noticed the drummer Bob C. Benberg (or his real name Bob Siebenberg). You will notice more of Bob C. Benbergs very tasteful drumming in Crime of the Century. One thing to talk about is that Supertramp’s core members stayed together for a very long time, even after Roger Hodgson left the group in 1984 I think it was.
Best Supertramp song? It’s all relative of course. Subjectivity is all we have after all. Rudy has more textures in it than any 10 other songs. Love it. Supertramp; music for a rainy day. 😁 Well done reaction, as usual. Edit: Crime is coming. It’s even better.
Piano to the left, fridge to the right...judging by me belly I need to look left a whole lot more. Great react as always Justin. If anyone ever wonders if Superttramp has some Prog in them this is a fine example to prove they definitely do. It's amazing how many songs/changes happen in this masterpiece, yet Supertramp transitions equally or better than anyone out there. It's so well done that it really does come across as one song which is the best kind of prog, not forced jarring inserted change-ups but overlapping subtle turns that never shock you out of the journey. Sublime!
Glad you enjoyed the best track on the album and discerned so much in your first listen. Rudy spoke to the angst felt by so many of us as teenagers in the 70's in the changing UK (and elsewhere) after the oil crisis. The song builds with so many layers and each listening brings out something not heard before. Truly magnificent live.
I have been listening to this album since it first came out nearly 46 years ago. As much as I love Rudy, I can't say I ever separated a track out and called one better than the other. I still listen to the album the same way I did in those earlier times, start of finish. The feeling I get as the mournful Crime of the Century fades is I have just ended an incredible journey. Only some albums can achieve this and this is perhaps why so many love this album.
I could not agree more. Still all these years later, one of my favourite albums. From start to finish, it needs to be listened; and it leaves my feeling strangely drained, but glad.
Justin, I’m really glad you liked RUDY. I loved the guitar work on this song. The guitar on the song CRIME OF THE CENTURY is one of my favorite of ANY song!
Thanks for the insightful reaction! You put thought into your analysis and breakdown. This is truly among Supertramp's best compositions - and you're so right about the orchestration in the strings. Nice!
I really appreciate your analysis of the music. This has been my favorite album of all time. I was fortunate to see Supertramp in concert twice. Once in 77 and again in 79. 79 was in a 3000 seat concert hall. Thanks for working thru the entire album.
Rudy is my favourite track from this album; I love it. Thanks for playing it Justin. That's the railway station announcement from Paddington Station in London.
Got the day off so, it’s a beautiful morning... Rascals? Yes, looked it up. Gonna work for myself today. Another song I wasn’t sure I was going to like, slow burn time. Supertramp is so different, I just need to reorient my mind esp. in the morning... still have a dreamover. Rudy was a trip. Shakti’d it was so good. Really helped to have your analysis, made the song come to life for me. Trying to break out of my personal prison, feel it can and will be done. Thanks Justin, Everyone be cool in the heat, Safe in the danger, Free in your personal prison, Love in the surrounding hate, Peace and Music
I knew after you reviewed school you would be curious enough to continue and there was no maybe haha. As good as this album is I still think Crisis what Crisis and Even In The Quietest Moment stand right up there with this one. I would hate to have to pick if I could only have one of them ! Kinda like picking your favorite kid lol not a good choice to make?
Favourite SuperTramp song of all time for me knew you would love it Best song off Crime and of course the next Best song is The title track however I love the next song If everyone was listening.
Between 'Crime Of The Century' and 'Breakfast In America' there's literally not one bad song in Supertramp's catalogue. I'm not ignoring '...Famous Last Words...' either, it also had some beauties, highly recommended. I highly enjoy your reactions and reviews as well, friend👌
Between minutes 7;24and 7:35 (in this video) we can hear street violín and some orchestra playing serenade No 13 of Mozart. By the way, the whole universe could be not good enough to be free when you're a prisoner of your own thoughts
Oh, Effendi !! I love the original 10cc intensely- I'm with ya all the way. When he reviewed Iceberg by Rare Bird, I immediately thought Iceberg by 10cc....😎
this idea of the singer arguing with himself …. trying to convince themselves … happens a lot in Supertramp lyrics …. I think this has to do with Rick Davies
On my right is my bearded dragon on my left is a desk. Oh and I don't know if you want to hear this but I sometimes watch and sometimes just audio like today when you showered with me. This album is up there with dark side of the moon, I put it on and it just plays until the end
There is a video (b&w) that they play on the big screen on stage when they played study live. I know this video exists with the song somewhere in the clouds. I recommend you look for it. You won't be disappointed!
Glasses - there are some cleaning methods on Y.Tube using dish washing liquid under a tap. Sometimes greasy spots (possibly from eyelashes) just get smeared around using a cloth or tissue. Many times I even put a smudge on the lens I'm holding because I didn't bother washing my hands first.
I can tell, this song touched you, as it does me every time! So glad u agree its good, all these years been a favorite of mine. Check out album Crisis What Crisis of theirs. Worth ur/listeners time.
Spot in glasses? Possibly floating fragments in your eye? JP!! So glad you got to this song. It's probably my favorite song from Supertramp. It really pretty me in a mood. Love what you got from it, dude! Thanks again for your great thorough content. There's a band Swedish Prog band named Anekdoten that I think everyone should listen to. And I know you especially will enjoy them. I suggest the song, Writing on the Wall. It's 9 minutes, but what an incredible journey it takes you on! Wonderfully flowing loose music structure with ominous lyrics (in English) and their playing is spot on. I'm excited to hear what you think. Anyway, have a great day, bud!
@@JustJP and so you did! 2 months ago. That's great! In that reaction you said the arrow is right here (pointing to the middle). And you wanted to hear more. If you end up getting back to them, I definitely would recommend "Writing on the Wall". It hurts a lot harder but still flows in and out of movements seemlessly. And of course, the lyrics, I think are beautiful. Having experience with your reaction, I'm excited for you to hear it, if you can get to it. It's my favorite song right now. Cheers, Justin!
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I actually knew the train announcer. He worked at Paddington in the summer holidays (he was a bit of a train geek)..sadly he passed away a couple of years ago. Great song
I think this is the only song to mention Didcot (where I live and grew up) and it does it twice
Have you realised that this descending motif on the piano you enjoy, that is repeated by the strings at the end of the song, is a representation of the train's wheels? "Back on his train..." *strings in descending motif*
I love Rudy. Truly one of Supertramp's most overlooked songs. But my own favourite of theirs is coming your way. Crime Of The Century (song) is a masterpiece.
This album is greater than the sum of its parts
Now that you’ve almost pieced it all together I can tell you’re starting to see that
This is why this is such a highly regarded work and a complete straight thru album listen , following the story from start to finish should help to draw that conclusion
Alan Parsons Project ‘ I Robot ‘ is very similar - you’ll enjoy most of the pieces but you’ll probably love ‘ the album listen ‘ afterwards as you see it all come together when done together in order
Enjoy
Your articulateness dazzles me, and your analysis of these songs not only reminds me of why I first loved them, but also deepens my appreciation of them. Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful gift!
That's very nice of you to say Martin, ty for that
Rudy knows that he needs to be....something substantial ...yet doesn't want to do it wrong be insignificantly. He wants to strike it true get it grand as he feels he deserves it to be...
Then when he better gain controll now. He feels like he's waited too long to try to get it just right.
He feels his time is finite..that he has to do something now.
Won't that be wonderful...to finally get it down " I'm substantial I've got it now it's comming into stride there's motion of substinance.. 🎼🎶that's real good I'm worthwhile I've got substanance its a gravitas momentous opus of life affirming drive and worthiness to humanity. I've made it now.
He's self satisfied 😌 the endorphins are settling in to his life affirming self worth.
It's sad bur after this inner thought process 😔 he will realize that it was all just mental fluff & he will be soon..
Back on his train....going nowhere really but he must get there but where..but where...but where..........???😞😞😞
Ah, I should have proof read this first. But I think you'll all get it..
My eldest daughter was/is Supertramp mad and tried to get me to listen more, but other than their hits I didn't give them a chance I am sorry to say, as now listening with you I finally realise what I have been missing, so thank you Justin.
Now you can let her know!😄
My favourite song by Supertramp just brilliant
Maybe that the last song Crime of the century, will blow your mind too ! Fantastic and epic closer !
Yes can't wait for that reaction
Absolutely, title track is my favourite too
It's unique coz it fades out with the harmonica that starts School
Ian Carmichael damn it it does, last seconds. Never noticed that before in 46 years of listening, thanks
@@Divedown_25 yeah it's a clever way of almost making you play it again.At the end of Asylum there is a sound of a cuckoo ironically which many people don't hear.you need to turn the volume up😆
Well spotted with the Rudy/School connection. Never noticed before but it could well be intentional as it's a concept album and it was Rudy who was at School.
Best tracks from "Crime of the Century" musically speaking: School, Bloody Well Right, Dreamer, Rudy
My REAL favorite would also be Rudy.
IMO I like the other four songs more
Crime of the Century is possibly the best track on the album!
Great song: Rick Davies at his peak. The band never disappoints on any of their songs though and always well produced. I think you’ll enjoy the next two songs too, especially the climactic Crime of the Century 👍
The Call and Response between the two leaders of Supertramp was wonderful. One of my favorite Rick Davies songs... along with the title track, Crime Of The Century.
I saw this played in my first ever concert... the Breakfast In America tour... and Rudy was a highlight. They had a huge screen in the background and played this film of a moving train... just amazing paired with the music.
There's some amazing stuff to check out with Crisis What Crisis (Soapbox Opera, Easy Does It / Sister Moonshine (react to them together!), The Meaning...
AND with Even In The Quietest Moments ("Give A Little Bit," "Babaji," "Even In The Quietest Moments," and, of course, "Fool's Overture."
Dude, can't believe you did this track. A great track/deep cut. Thank you for showcasing this underplayed song!
Happy to! Ty for enjoying!
About the spot on the glasses, yes (Everybody loves Rudy, and rightly so)
its on the other side
@@erikahlander3489 lol
been there, but in 2006 did the laysik thing.
Agreed, on both counts.
Love how the guitar work does not try to dominate - it all contributes to the song itself. Very tasteful. Those strings just bring a lot of class... add some funk for fun in the middle. They are under-rated. Love how you bring this great music forward that might be passed by. Thanks for your good cheer and intelligent analysis.
Love this song .....so glad a whole new generation are now appreciating it too
Definitely Terrie, thank you!
So happy for you JP for getting to hear all this great music, and we get to share the experience. Supertramp was a popular band, but IMO deserved to be even more so based on their amazing progressive compositions, and in such an economical musical way, Nothing is superfluous, every sound has its place. And put together in such an approachable melodic way. Crime of the Century is perhaps their greatest album from start to finish, but Crisis What Crisis? is worth going through too.
Super song... Ever noticed diving into the late 60's and 70's is like a never ending treasure chest.... wouldn't it be nice if society of today took note and evolved back to those times where creativity and the higher minded faculties had a high stake in the essence and virtue of the end product.... not just $$ and the mind control symbolism of today's gunk.
"Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right... here I am, stuck in the middle with you!"
Damn, that was too easy! ;-]
😅
In concert, projected on a screen at the back of the stage, there would be a movie (from the conductor's point of view) of a train barrelling down the tracks (during the long interlude near the end) and end at the string build up as it came into a station.
Some of the best use of film I've ever seen in a concert. The one that goes with Crime of the Century is great too.
Confession time.... The first time I heard this entire album, I was tripping on acid at a friend's house in the 70s when it first came out. I think it influenced the way I listened to it afterwards. It's a very DEEP album!
Crime of the century title track will rip your heart out
First Deacon Blues and now Rudy! That’s a great double header ( that’s when they used to play two baseball games in one day ). Just a great, great song from a great, great group. A fantastic album
My favorite Supertramp song, I feel it is about me. I've had times in life where I've felt " the whole world is above me ", and I'm " on a train to nowhere", and" need more time". And I know what to do, but procrastinate and hide( the reference to coming out of a movie at the end). And, as usual, the great production/arrangement/musicianship Supertramp always has. Masterpiece, but, the whole album is
Hey, Michael. This is the one I relate to the most too, especially now that I'm in my 50s and am "halfway down the line."
And @JustJP, at the end Rudy gets "back on his train" so it seems he doesn't escape. Thanks again for doing these, you're bringing up things I hadn't noticed or had forgotten.
I love this song ALMOST as much as Crime if the Century. This album was back when Davies and Hodgeson were playing nice with each other; before the feud. Best to come...
Yes, Rudy is capital ! One of Supertramp's best. Kinda akin to Song For America being a great statement by Kansas, JUSTIN !!! lol
Song For America ? Tomorrow's the Fourth of July, JUSTIN !!!....😇
Hey Justin, I don't think I ever commented after being one of the ones who pressed for Rudy. I knew you'd love this song! Just outstanding. One of my faves. Thank you so much for bringing the music that enthralled many of us back in the day and still does. Those of us that grew up in the 60s/70s truly had an embarrassment of riches musically. Keep up the great work!
Haha ty capecyn!
Thank you for doing the whole album. Most of the people know Supertramp only by three songs from their 1979 album.
Happy to! Ty
Then comes If everyone was listening : the only song I never listen to from this album. But Crime of the century closes it perfectly.
I hope you will listen to this album again sometimes! Imagine how great it can be once you are used to the songs, the concept as a all... Knowing that people like this album is one of the most conforting idea possible, a very positive sign.
I love "if everyone was listening". I mean yes its technically the weakest song on the album but the album is flat out flawless. It serves as a good breather between Rudy and crime of the Century. It's best enjoyed cranked at full volume
This is one of my favorite songs, a true masterpiece.
I should add that it's scary when you listen to this epic beautifully crafted song and folks post "wait it get's better!"
Knew that would be the track that would probably jump ahead of School for you ( no knock at all on School of course )
Crime of the Century is a concept album and you’ve now been introduced to its protagonist - Rudy The story , the journey is his
Knowing this - when you go back and listen to Crime in its entirety ( I know you will at some point ) you’ll get even more out of experiencing the musical narrative of each of the ‘ chapters’
The title track is also outstanding and If Everyone Was Listening should be an enjoyable listen for you as well - then you can go back , listen to all of it in order and ........ do Crime as an album review
Discovered your station today and what a superb song you highlighted from one of my favorite groups of all times. They had a unique and profound sound which I love. Their 1979 album " Breakfast in America" was number one on Billboards chart for weeks. My other favorites by the group are, SCHOOL, TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME and BLOODY WELL RIGHT. Enjoyed your commentary and I totally agreed.
Thank you so much Al!
@@JustJP Your welcome man
Glad you liked Rudy. For me, it is one of those Supertramp songs that tells a wonderful story and sets a dramatic atmosphere. The sound effects of the train station sounds sets a cinematic tone. When I first heard it almost 30 years ago when I was re discovering Supertramp during my college days, I imagined scenes from old Hollywood movies. Very vagabond to me. Rick Davies' song arrangement on this is so telling of how he weaves stories through his music. Still blows me away to this day!
When they performed this in concert, they would show a sped-up film of a train journey (from London to Brighton, maybe?) during the “travel” section starting at the station announcements around 3:30 in the song (4:45 of your video) and ending at the big buildup near the end. Really added to the overall atmosphere of the song.
John Hoerl ,saw them live with that , mind blowing! And I was sober!
I saw them doing this at Wembley Pool the train sequence was fantastic.
Was in Atlanta 1978 Breakfast Tour… was sitting next to Kansas, an amazing progressive rock band in their own right, they all were very excited to go see Supertramp… when they played Rudy & the sync’d video, it blew them away.
I completely forgot about that song. I had this album at age 14 and I loved it, but not as much as my 3-year-old brother who had a whole set of choreographed moves to each of the songs. Really he drove us crazy with wanting to play it over and over. Am just loving your channel.
Great story! Did you ever film your brother's antics? Sounds like he was a smart little guy! 😄
Ty Cheryl!
Nice analogy sir. An album I have had for over 40 yrs and never tire of. A masterpiece of writing melodies lyrics musicianship and production. For the best experience you need to hear it on vinyl on a top system. It's just superb
You do the best damn reactions, man. It's like you're doing them for yourself and letting us watch.
Not to dis other reaction vids, but they often feel like they're doing it solely for the audience.
Ty so much for the compliment swimrski, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos😄
Great prog rock with a huge wall of sound
You are spot on with your comments at the end of the video. The album cover is a visualization of this "trying to break free"; it even hints at these bars that restrict us being self-inflicted because the hands are in open space but clutching to them.
Or are they clutching at the bars to hold onto something solid and to keep from falling into the abyss?
I love how you introduce the song, listen to it, and then react. Much better than other reaction videos that interrupt the song countless times. And IMHO, this is the greatest album every made.
Ty!
Bro, you have a great talent for analysis. Rudy, is truly a masterpiece and I have really enjoyed, seeing your legitimate and authentic reactions to this tremendous song. Excellent work, please keep it up.
Thank you so much Ed!
When I saw them in concert in 1978, they had a giant screen behind the stage and projected a black and white , sped up video from the front of a train going through London, starting when the station announcer starts. Our jaws dropped.
Thats an amazing opening :D
Great Reaction, what an amazing song, shocks me everytime I listen to it. So many elements perfectly applied. So sad, so beautiful.
I'm old enough that I've probably heard this song a thousand times, and yet while I listened to it again on your channel with you, I noticed something. Near the end, it has a touch of "Moody Blues" to it. Must be a British thing. Just Kidding. Thanks JP.
Haha, ty dusty
The lyrics...the lyrics!. This album, Crime Of The Century, influenced me as a teenager with the music and amazing lyrics that connected with a teenage boy in the 1970s. I still listen to it and never tire of hearing it.
Amazing song that I'll never stop listening to. About the part that reminded you about School, you'll be happy that the last song on the album, Crime of the Century, also does it. To me, these two songs, Rudy and Crime of the Century, are almost equal in terme of musicality. To get the full effect, you need to listen the album from start to finish. To me, it's one of the best albums recorded, on par with Boston by Boston and Days of Future Past by The Moody Blues.
Glad you enjoyed the tune, one of my favorites albums all time. On your last reaction Steely Dan, you asked the question what you may not like on jazz influenced songs. I mentioned melody is the key. Rudy is a great example of a sophisticated song but also has a nice melody. Enjoyed the reaction.
PS: You mention the "funk" part (mimicking a train) I have always thought that Roger never got enough dues as a guitarist (his work on the Wah is perfect).
Yeah, people seldom mention his guitar work. Really obvious and obviously good on Bloody Well Right. As a kid (and a piano player) I was always keeping an ear out for bands or artists that combined good piano and guitar playing. Supertramp and Elton John had that. Billy Joel at times, but it was often one or the other in his songs. Big Shot is an exception.
Great stuff from a great band thanks for the Supertramp reactions ☝️
Shout out for the glasses struggle, that is real and a bane of my existence.
Great reaction and review, I'm totally looking forward to the final track review. It's a very powerful song.
Ty so much James!😎
Too bad you don't have an opti grab for quick glasses removal.
Big ❤️ for over 35 years in my case. Such a big production and quality in song writing is timeless IMO.
Love when the 70's porn movie wah wah guitar starts.
Going back and forth between Roger and Rick is one of their trademarks. So many songs have this, and I love it. This is my favorite song on this album.
I almost didn't put on my headphones for this one. There's some clever subtle things in the sound separations.
To the left of my computer, on my printer, is my copy of the album "The New Age of Atlantic", featuring various artists, including Yes' version of "America" - another in a long list of requests!
A side note: one of my favorite tracks on this album is 'Sam Stone" by John Prine - one of the saddest songs I ever heard. John died this year from complications from corona virus.
Când ascult Rudy,Scool,Crime of the century,Fool's overture și încă multe altele,încremenesc de admirație pentru această sublimă formație capabilă nu doar să jongleze maiestuos cu toate genurile muzicale ale momentului,cât mai ales pentru profunzimea și actualitatea temelor lor nu doar muzicale,ci și poetice,de angajament social și de fini observatori ai fenomenului social,lansând avertismente neînțelese la vremea lor...
Just a classic album. One of my favorites, especially Rudy. Boys and girls, this is what you get when you have freedom of expression and my generation bequeaths this catalogue of music to you. Now, it's up to you to create a new era of peace, with incentive to create something of value, like this song. Good luck and I hope my pension and the whole system doesn't go out like a light bulb. Actually, that would be better than trans-humanism.
Rudy is one of their most progressive song in one way. I do not know what to say, everything is so perfect on this song. The build up on side B of this LP with Dreamer, Rudy, If Everyone Was Listening and the final song Crime of the Century is to be listen to in a sweep with your headphones on and a drink of choice in your hand. You noticed the drummer Bob C. Benberg (or his real name Bob Siebenberg). You will notice more of Bob C. Benbergs very tasteful drumming in Crime of the Century. One thing to talk about is that Supertramp’s core members stayed together for a very long time, even after Roger Hodgson left the group in 1984 I think it was.
Rudy is an absolute masterpiece!
Best Supertramp song? It’s all relative of course. Subjectivity is all we have after all. Rudy has more textures in it than any 10 other songs. Love it. Supertramp; music for a rainy day. 😁
Well done reaction, as usual.
Edit: Crime is coming. It’s even better.
I have been waiting for this little gem.
Piano to the left, fridge to the right...judging by me belly I need to look left a whole lot more. Great react as always Justin. If anyone ever wonders if Superttramp has some Prog in them this is a fine example to prove they definitely do. It's amazing how many songs/changes happen in this masterpiece, yet Supertramp transitions equally or better than anyone out there. It's so well done that it really does come across as one song which is the best kind of prog, not forced jarring inserted change-ups but overlapping subtle turns that never shock you out of the journey. Sublime!
I didn't get it atfirst, but then i watched the entire thing and I LOVE THIS VIDEO
Glad you enjoyed the best track on the album and discerned so much in your first listen. Rudy spoke to the angst felt by so many of us as teenagers in the 70's in the changing UK (and elsewhere) after the oil crisis. The song builds with so many layers and each listening brings out something not heard before. Truly magnificent live.
I have been listening to this album since it first came out nearly 46 years ago. As much as I love Rudy, I can't say I ever separated a track out and called one better than the other. I still listen to the album the same way I did in those earlier times, start of finish. The feeling I get as the mournful Crime of the Century fades is I have just ended an incredible journey. Only some albums can achieve this and this is perhaps why so many love this album.
I could not agree more. Still all these years later, one of my favourite albums. From start to finish, it needs to be listened; and it leaves my feeling strangely drained, but glad.
Justin, I’m really glad you liked RUDY. I loved the guitar work on this song. The guitar on the song CRIME OF THE CENTURY is one of my favorite of ANY song!
Thanks for the insightful reaction! You put thought into your analysis and breakdown. This is truly among Supertramp's best compositions - and you're so right about the orchestration in the strings. Nice!
Ty Gray!
Pure masterpiece of a song! This album has no bad one.
Agree with the spot on glasses, experienced just this morning ;-)
The thing on this album from supertramp is that two word comes to my mind everytime " Superbly crafted"
I really appreciate your analysis of the music. This has been my favorite album of all time. I was fortunate to see Supertramp in concert twice. Once in 77 and again in 79. 79 was in a 3000 seat concert hall. Thanks for working thru the entire album.
Ty!
"All through your life...", that when I get a slight chill and occasionally, goosebumps.
Rudy is my favourite track from this album; I love it. Thanks for playing it Justin.
That's the railway station announcement from Paddington Station in London.
Ty Jack! :)
Got the day off so, it’s a beautiful morning... Rascals? Yes, looked it up. Gonna work for myself today.
Another song I wasn’t sure I was going to like, slow burn time. Supertramp is so different, I just need to reorient my mind esp. in the morning... still have a dreamover.
Rudy was a trip. Shakti’d it was so good. Really helped to have your analysis, made the song come to life for me. Trying to break out of my personal prison, feel it can and will be done. Thanks Justin,
Everyone be cool in the heat,
Safe in the danger,
Free in your personal prison,
Love in the surrounding hate,
Peace and Music
Took me a long time to love this song but now it's one of my favourites
Brilliant, just brilliant.
I knew after you reviewed school you would be curious enough to continue and there was no maybe haha. As good as this album is I still think Crisis what Crisis and Even In The Quietest Moment stand right up there with this one. I would hate to have to pick if I could only have one of them ! Kinda like picking your favorite kid lol not a good choice to make?
Fabulously clear production and arrangement, now it can be clear why everyone was buying this album at the time it came out.
From Now On is the best song Rick ever wrote/sang with Supertramp. Rudy is the 2nd best song he ever did with Supertramp.
You do a really good job. Thanks. Keep it up. You appreciate the intricate asymmetrical structure of this music.
Duet singing will normally raise a song a notch for me. It’s unfortunate that Supertramp doesn’t use that advantage more often.
Favourite SuperTramp song of all time for me knew you would love it Best song off Crime and of course the next Best song is The title track however I love the next song If everyone was listening.
Between 'Crime Of The Century' and 'Breakfast In America' there's literally not one bad song in Supertramp's catalogue. I'm not ignoring '...Famous Last Words...' either, it also had some beauties, highly recommended. I highly enjoy your reactions and reviews as well, friend👌
Thanks Sanbro! :D
Between minutes 7;24and 7:35 (in this video) we can hear street violín and some orchestra playing serenade No 13 of Mozart. By the way, the whole universe could be not good enough to be free when you're a prisoner of your own thoughts
Nice reaction to a great song👍
This is great music 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽🥇
Well said Justin, you pointed out all my favorite things about my favorite Supertramp song. Love it!
Thanks Blane!
Hey JP, eventually you have to listen to Supertramp "Paris" Live, to get an idea to what they could do on the stage!
Somewhere in Hollywood by 10cc
A wholesale move into 10 cc is in order.
Oh, Effendi !! I love the original 10cc intensely- I'm with ya all the way. When he reviewed Iceberg by Rare Bird, I immediately thought Iceberg by 10cc....😎
Songs like Iceberg and Headroom beg to be, uh....reacted to?
There is always a spot on my glasses I cannot get off until I get out the cleaner and cloth.
this idea of the singer arguing with himself …. trying to convince themselves … happens a lot in Supertramp lyrics …. I think this has to do with Rick Davies
Supertramp bro,you've gone and found ANOTHER rabbit hole.
the first 4 albums are bloody masterpieces.
That first record especially. So nocturnal, so special.
On my right is my bearded dragon on my left is a desk. Oh and I don't know if you want to hear this but I sometimes watch and sometimes just audio like today when you showered with me. This album is up there with dark side of the moon, I put it on and it just plays until the end
There is a video (b&w) that they play on the big screen on stage when they played study live. I know this video exists with the song somewhere in the clouds. I recommend you look for it. You won't be disappointed!
thanks for the great reaction, knew you'd love it; this truly made my weekend !!!!
Ty, I'm glad to hear it!
Just oozes 70s goodness!
Glasses - there are some cleaning methods on Y.Tube using dish washing liquid under a tap. Sometimes greasy spots (possibly from eyelashes) just get smeared around using a cloth or tissue. Many times I even put a smudge on the lens I'm holding because I didn't bother washing my hands first.
All of this album gets played. I never skip a song. Rudy is more moody than some others but yeah, a great song.
I can tell, this song touched you, as it does me every time! So glad u agree its good, all these years been a favorite of mine. Check out album Crisis What Crisis of theirs. Worth ur/listeners time.
Spot in glasses? Possibly floating fragments in your eye? JP!! So glad you got to this song. It's probably my favorite song from Supertramp. It really pretty me in a mood. Love what you got from it, dude! Thanks again for your great thorough content.
There's a band Swedish Prog band named Anekdoten that I think everyone should listen to. And I know you especially will enjoy them. I suggest the song, Writing on the Wall. It's 9 minutes, but what an incredible journey it takes you on! Wonderfully flowing loose music structure with ominous lyrics (in English) and their playing is spot on. I'm excited to hear what you think. Anyway, have a great day, bud!
Ty Quinton; I've done a song from them before, but I liked what I heard
@@JustJP and so you did! 2 months ago. That's great! In that reaction you said the arrow is right here (pointing to the middle). And you wanted to hear more. If you end up getting back to them, I definitely would recommend "Writing on the Wall". It hurts a lot harder but still flows in and out of movements seemlessly. And of course, the lyrics, I think are beautiful. Having experience with your reaction, I'm excited for you to hear it, if you can get to it. It's my favorite song right now. Cheers, Justin!
I'm so glad you're doing this album.
I know you have a lot of request but if you could react to Elliott Smith - Junk bond trader, it would be perfect.
Love it...Supertramp are great