Roger Hodgson co-founded Supertramp in 1969 and was the driving force behind what fans call the 14 golden years of the band. He wrote, sang, and arranged the enduring rock standards that made Supertramp a worldwide phenomenon with album sales in excess of 60 million. Roger not only gave us “School,” but also other timeless classics such as "Give a Little Bit," "Breakfast in America,” “Dreamer," "The Logical Song," "Take the Long Way Home," "It's Raining Again," "Fool's Overture," and many more.
Roger is currently on tour. Every concert is a powerful emotional journey and his passion for his music and his art shines through in the magic and intimacy that is felt by the audience, as with this October 2014 show in São Paulo, Brazil. For tour details, visit www.RogerHodgson.com or / rogerhodgson .
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I live in a small city in Portugal. Last year Roger Came here to play in a Festival. I bought the tickets as soon as they were available. However, I had the fear that, as it happens with a lot of big-name musicians, he would come in, play for an hour and a half without much interaction with the crowd and leave, collecting an effortless paycheck (as a lot of Portuguese musicians have done in the same stage). The opening band was late but played the whole thing so my expectations were that Roger would leave at the hour he was supposed to, no matter what. I would like to apologize to Roger for I was totally wrong. He came in, he played his biggest hits with passion, he spoke to the crowd in Portuguese and played for a good 2, almost 3 hours. He went for so long that my girlfriend, exhausted, was begging me to leave before it even finished. It was without a doubt the best concert I've ever been to. .Thank you, Sir!
That's hardly surprising. A few years ago he was severely delayed in getting to a festival on the Faroe Islands and began his set at 4 a.m. A lot of acts would have pulled out.
He's one of a kind!!! Love that guy!!
Francisco you were right on, he came to Snoqualmie Washington Best Concert ever I paid a couple of bucks to go see him backstage God bless him he's the best songwriter excuse me besides Bernie taupin
Superb !!!!
Também estive lá ....muito bom.
Every song off of the Crime of the Century record is a masterpiece
put headphones comfortable level...sounds as good as '80
Hide in your shell
First time I listened to this album I was 13 years old, lying in my bed with headphones on. Every second thrilled me, and after the album was finished it took me nearly half an hour to "reland" in the here and now. Since that moment Crime Of The Century for me is the best album ever made. Period.
@@clausappel8086 Exactly!!!!
@@clausappel8086 congratulations
What this wonderful musician has done for his fans is almost indescribable. My wife and I went to his concert in Adelaide three years ago and he made the crowd feel as if we were the most important people on the planet. Few musicians have such an aura and exude such generosity. My wife and I sing Supertramp hits at the top of our lungs on road trips through Australia. Combined we've both spent almost 120 years on this earth - blessed with the unique sounds of the seventies. What a time to be alive! Roger's band is magnificent. His musical genius will live on forever.
He's just repaying God for blessing him with such talent.
Great words my friend, we are the same age born in 59 we have lived and grew up in such a special musical period indeed, many musical legends still performing. In hundreds of years time this musical period will be looked up as a renaissance musical period I suspect will be hard to be repeated.
''blessed with the unique sounds of the seventies. What a time to be alive!'' INDEED!
I agree to you like 100 %. In a few Days I will be 60 years old. I grow up with Genesis, Pink Floyd, Depeche Mode, Supertramp, David Bowie. Im so proud that I ll be a child of those heroes Best wishes from Germany to All of you.
Thank you
And this, guys and gals, is STILL how it's done!!
Well said
How is it that Roger’s voice is just as magnificent as in the 70’s??? Amazing!
I think it is a bit better now.
@@Excitable101 bruh
Eileen I think it's better
Roger bises
@@Excitable101 I'm sure it "gave a little bit". :-)
I'm 56 years old and I've been a fan of yours forever.... All I can say, Roger, is Thank You.
and now you are 58
@@AntyAnty1000 59
@@reneegiese6315 yet young
My life Thank you from deeeep in my heart, ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I'm 59 now and I live with that music for more than 45 years now. And I will continue till the end...
I am actually surprised no one is talking about the lyrics of the song. Roger is actually criticising the whole system we're living in here. I really love the deeper meaning behind this song.
Yes, everybody seems to be overwhelmed by this genius music. But the lyrics are also important. This is even more valid for "The Crime Of The Century" written by Rick Davies.
As long as school wont matter in some political systems - the world is falling down in a greater speed then you can think of
Fully agree! Just like The Wall by Pink Floyd. Nowadays even more valid and actual.
Oh he is so underrated!!! He is a gift for all of us to behold and cherish!
This came out in '74, and surely inspired Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd in '79 because the song meanings are identical.
Love to see all the band members smiling when they play a great song like this and they know that we know that they "nailed it".
It's just sad that Rick Davies is not part of it anymore
Sheer joy!
Buena musica
That's not only music. That's history and art.
Kenneth Adamsson yes is performant
Pink Floyd, Genesis, Supertramp, Depeche Mode.......... life is too short to listen to all English treasures. Thank you England for sharing with everybody else in the world your fascinating sound
I kind of disagree with Depeche Mode but I would put ELP and ELO to that list (and many more), knowing that all that fantastic 70's music was initiated by the Beatles who broke the might of music publishers and gave the musicians the power they need During the 80s the publishers took the lead again. The result is clear. Too bad...
+..... Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple......
Yes, King Crimson, Queen and so many more
Queen !
How on earth, Claudio, can you come up with Depressed Mode in your 'best of' list next to the other standout prog-names?
Another Roger Hodgson song that simply doesn't get old. Brilliantly executed!
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Muito bom !!!... Isto chama-se arte de fazer música. UAU IT's so goof ❤❤❤
Like me ,always young
Fantastic live version! What a SOLID group of back up musicians!!
School was always my favorite Supertramp tune. The piano solo puts it over the top!
Absolutely!
Siiii 👏👏👏
What piano solo ?
Yup
@@thomasjaschke123 ???
Can’t believe how good this sounds after all these years.
The légends can not die
los grandes siempre suenan bien !! Cristian desde buenos aires.
there is nothing what compares in our days. Not that now are no good musicians, there a lots! But no good composers and singers anymoore....
Marvellous live version of School from Supertramp , hats off to Rodger Hodgson , and all other musicians involved 👍
Good music is timeless without social or political boundaries without generational differences. Roger Hodgson thank you
This was always my favorite Supertramp song. Now I see why.
Same!
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I'm 69 y/o and so happy I have KZhead so I can listen to your music. You, Roger, are brilliant.
The voice .. the song ... I am transported back to the 1970s.
Me and my girlfriend found this band only recently. Straight away they became my number 1 band of all times. Got 4 vinyls from them now. Supertramp, Crime of the century, Even in the quietest moments and Breakfast in america. All near mint condition, original releases except Crime of the century. Want to have all their vinyls. Both of us started learning piano cuz of them. This is our favorite song. On our wedding day, i wanma play this song for her on piano and guitar. My singing sucks, but its not gonna stop me from putting a smile on her face. Love you Supertramp. Thanks.
Thats so sweet
You've got to listen to "Crisis, What Crisis?"
By now i have all their studio albums on vinyls from first ine called Supertramp to their late peaces without Roger Free as a bird
The musicianship in this performance is through the roof.
😮😅😅
Yes, the best of the best. Also it´s a concert with live audience.
In the early 80's, I was poor. My parents had just passed. Staying with relatives who didn't really want me. I'd check out Supertramp from the public library and play the LP a lot. Studied a lot at the library as a rock star taught me to do. Get smart enough to pass tests and improve my own life. Went Army, college, writing for a living, and now I make short films and music videos from home. Widowed. Still listen to SuperTramp, but on KZhead. Thanks for the music!
It's just beautiful how music accompanies us through life
Love love Love... I listened to this when I was 10 and still listen when I am 56... and I will continue to listen to this master.
Breaking away and going solo with other collaborations was in perfect harmony with Roger's inner life. I can tell.
I am 84 years and always fan of supertramp
Excellent! :)
my eyes close... and I go back...further back... back to an earlier life.... my eyes open... it's 1975 and I'm in the Oriental Theater on a summer night in Milwaukee... aw... and life is so good! Thank you for the memory!
J'ai découvert ce tube (d'anthologie) en 1977 quand j'avais 10 ans. Mon premier 33t! J'ai dû l'écouter des centaines de fois et je ressent toujours cette même envie à ce que cette chanson ne devrait jamais s'arrêter! Les divers instrument (surtout le piano et l'harmonica), le rythme et la chanson elle-même et surtout, oh surtout, cette formidable voix de Roger Hodgson. Merci d'avoir crée ce titre...
I’m 38 years old And I’ve been listening to Supertramp since I was about 5 I still love their music till this day.. Dad had a cassette in our muscle car and every Sunday ride we used to listen to it I have such heart fond memories through their music ❤
What a beautiful soul Roger Hodgson has. How rare to see such a congenial personality, clearly so happy to be performing and obviously enjoying the company of both his fellow musicians and the crowd. Wonderful.
"School" is absolutely one of my favorite Supertramp songs!Crime of the Century, Great album too! 💙🎼
Partition school guitare acoustique
Sa manque énormément les groupes comme eux , Supertramp, scorpions, simpleminds et bien d'autres. Chapeau les artistes ❤
This is real music ,playing all instruments sounds just like in the seventies WOW AWESOME love it
Powerful is a understatement… this was an time in history…
The absolute joy and glee Roger expresses when the audience is clapping and seemingly participating almost as guest musicians is just wonderful. The joy of good music loved and played by all. One of the best artists in this world over. Thank you!
I couldn't haven't said it any better than that!
J'écoutais ce morceau quand j'avais 12 ans. C'était incroyable de se laisser aller dans la progression du morceau. Je ne comprenais pas grand chose, pourtant cette chanson m'imprégnais d'une ambiance assez proche du sens des paroles. Et puis il y a toute cette magie dans la spontanéité de ce morceau, une telle énergie et une générosité. Je reviens sans avoir entendu ce morceau pendant 35 ans, il m'a tellement manqué sans que je m'en rende compte. Plus jamais sans lui. Que c'est beau. Immense émotion et respect pour ce compositeur exceptionnel.
C'est très joliment dit !
C’est Tellement Bien… La note juste, toujours juste… 👏👏👏 Merciii !
Watching how happy he is makes me happy as well...Thanks dad for letting me discover supertramp :)
andreafederer your dad is a good judge, if he hasn’t already can I point you in the way of Genesis, Pink Floyd, fleetwood mac, for some more great music.
And for all the musical knowledge I've acquired, I've no one for whom to leave it behind.
my dad showed me supertramp too and before i was a idiot now i am ROGER HODGSONS BIGGEST FAN!!!
God Bless You for taking a chance on it.
@Camp Rockness : God Bless You too. It's youth like you, who take a chance on this style of music, that gives me some glimmer of hope for the future of pop. My Rock Best. Out.
What I wouldn't give to be a band member to be able to play iconic songs like this with it's original composer/performer!
Perhaps most underrated band ever. Should be in same breath as all time greats. School is masterpiece, and many others.
No Comparison. He and Supertramp were One in a Million.
Exactly one year of this unforgetable moment. I was there, close to you.. I met you after the concert... Thanks for one of the best days in my life, Roger!
:)
+Ique Muniz :U JEALOUS!
+Ique Muniz Iradíssimo! :)
Lucky So lucky
Ique Muniz Your comment is all over the place and makes no sense. Are you saying that you stalked this poor man for a year until one fateful night you were able to corner him somewhere?
On of my favorite groups. Back when musicians actually could sing and play.
Yo
Dead right
Amazing how much we sound like our parents and grandparents LOL
True, in some senses without a doubt. But fast forward into the future, and virtually no songs worth their weight in gravitas.
John Anderson AMEN MY FRIEND!!😄😄😄
The quality of that live performance, is unbelievable .
The warmth of his voice brings me happiness 💖
I agree !! ❤👏👍😉
Back in the day everyone thought Supertramp was just a pop group with a string of hits . The musicianship and arrangements were pretty complex . Good to see you again . Rock on Roger !!
A fan since 1971. Thanks Roger for the stellar music and the memories!
I was a fan of Hodgson’s “Argosy” band prior to that….you joined the bandwagon a tad bit late
Me too!
I would give up everything today to go back young to relive those days, with the people who listened to Supertramp with me.
The first cd i.ever played in my car on a pioneer cd tape player. I special order from Japan. Big big supertramp fan. If i could had only to buy 2 cds it would be crime of the century and breakfast in America.
E' sempre un'emozione ascoltarti. Molti ricordi pervadono la mia mente ogni volta che ascolto le tue canzoni. I Supertramp hanno accompagnato la mia adolescenza rendendola molto bella e felice. Ancora oggi ti ascolto con piacere e non ti nascondo che una lacrimuccia scende sul mio viso ogni volta che ascolto ''School''. Ti ringrazio infinitamente di esistere Caro Roger, ringrazio i Supertramp, il tuo super gruppo musicale per aver regalato gioie indescrivibili a noi amanti della bella musica...Thanks Mr. Roger !
Saw them in the winter of 79 and they played this entire album even though it was the Crisis tour. Amazing because while they sold out the Chicago amphitheater they were not huge commercially. 6 months later we saw them and they were the best thing since sliced bread on the Breakfast in America tour.
My brother bought, when it was first released, Breakfast In America, and I listened to it without his knowledge several times, and fell in in love with Super Tramp. My brother moved on to other bands and music. Me? It opened a whole new passion for me. I've realized over the decades that, in my opinion, the best music rarely gets air time on the radio. The true gems are hidden, obscure from public ears and opinion waiting to be heard for the first time again.
A mis 65 años...qué más decir? Marcaste mi adolescencia...gracias Roger.
Lloro.
It's really hard to explain how great this man is, I saw him at Snoqualmie Falls a few years back just unbelievable. Paid a couple bucks to go backstage and see him and he's so humble. Anyways I'm 70 been listening to him since the 70s LOL anyways happy trails everybody just a little comment Amanda genius
I fell in love with this song since the first time I listened to it.
Roger's voice makes you fall in love with every song!!! Still loving him
this song transcends space and time, it's mere metaphysical duration on earth is proof of a creator very proud of his creation.
StevanKageYT I'm inly 24 and my parents don't love him. But his music and voice, plus lyrics can't stop me for listening him. His work his talent are so beautiful ☺.
StevanKageYT you and me both dude. 77. Orange county
*shakes head* is that a sans avatar on a... roger hodgson video? is daddy finally breaking through to the millenials IS THIS A SIGN I'm 24 and this lack of hodgson in my generation is the crime of the century. even though rick wrote that one
Rogers voice, wow, I was a teen then and loved this song, the child's scream right before the downbeat still gives me chills everytime.
Full on WOW, old school, well done, saved to my library forever, and will share links with others.... Awesome
Sounding the same as in the 70s when I started listening to Supertramp. My family watched a couple of live music videos recently as we have all loved the music foreverrrrr 🎶 ❤️ 🎤 🎸 🎹 🥁 brilliant musician
Merci Roger Hodgson pour School j’adore 😍
I had the enormous privilege of watching this show in Florianópolis. Great artist, great music and an atmosphere of joy that came from the stage. Thank you so much for your art, Roger.
"They tell you not to hang around and learn what life's about And grow up just like them, won't you let it work it out And you're full of doubt"
Absolutely a masterpiece of music history. Not today's crab
"crap"
One of the best tunes ever.
I can never decide my favourite Supertramp song, it is a tough choice between "School" and "Rudy"
This, my friends, is true talent.✌
Dans les À Nn
What amazing voice and performance by him for his greatest professionality ..... thank for you music
Roger Hodgson, is and always will be a musical guinness! First time I ever heard this song, was at the movies called, the Little Darlings. Back then... every single film, in our little town was rated PG, too. But, my older sister, snuck us both in through the down stairs fire exit... Then the next day we went out and bought Supertramp on album, and just loved it! Now, that we're all grown up we still and, always will have that taste for Supertramp : )
+Christopher Lenney I love this story, I also saw Little Darlings (Many times as I am a lifelong Matt Dillon fan) but this song jumped out of the screen. I am now a lifelong Supertramp fan. Just amazing musicianship and wonderful songs that stay with us.
+lisa lala y
+lisa lala What fond memories of trampolines, also! And, being able to bring beer from home. (As our life long crush Angel, did. But, don't let the name fool ya...) ;O)
Was there a sale on commas?
Roger is a musical Guinness. He's a little heavy, is well liked and keeps a stranglehold on the brand
Always singing along to Supertramp melodies as they were always happy songs. Long live 1970s ... 1980s music!!! Roger has still got a beautiful singing tone.
what defines supertram for me is RODGER HODGSON.
I have always started and ended my day with this music…Roger is everything beginning and in between the sounds of all the years, seen him with great love for the songs…can’t get enough!
Can't believe how good this is live... practically a carbon copy of the album. I'm wholly impressed.
So Fucking Amazing!
My husband and I attended your concert at the Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee on Oct 19, 2017. The next day my husband was scheduled for a 6.5 hour back surgery. We both decided that with the uncertainty of the outcome of his surgery (chances of paralysis were very high) we wanted to spend the evening listing to your amazing music and feeling the love that you and the band give during each concert. The surgery went good and the recovery is still ongoing but we are both looking forward to celebrating a one year post-surgical anniversary concert with you this upcoming November.
Pk
Magnifique
I met you in Nevada City in the 80's at a bar, you were playing with a local band. We danced right in front of you, it was a blast for us that night. Best days ever.
I saw him 4 years ago here in Germany. It was a perfect concert, timeless songs + a unique R.H.! Keep it in a very classic memory!
What a masterpiece! Absolute classic! Roger Hodgson is a genius!
Cuando alguien sigue escuchando 40 años después una canción del recuerdo de su infancia, al escucharla le recorre un escalofrió todavía , es que alguien ha echo muy bien las cosas. Mi agradecimiento al grupo Supertramp por regalarnos su música para nuestros oídos.
Danke ja.
Si señor unos bestias d la musica
Y grandes musicos
Tusen Takk , Mucho Bueno
Exactamente
As a child listening to this song in the back of the car on my way to school, I didn't know what it was called. I loved it. The piano. This song is part of my childhood. I got to see Roger sing it live in Caracas, Venezuela.
Thank you for this wonderful music that has accompanied me all my life. Without these songs the world would be a lot emptier
Same feeling here Micheal
Brasil and Roger have a perfect combination. The happiness is always there. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!
Supertramp and Roger. One of the best ever!!
Roger Hodgson and Brazil, what could go wrong. I hope he make a comeback to the wonderful country. Muito bom! PS: final piano line is epic.
Love Supertramp for ever Berlin ....Deutschlandhalle .
I can only hope “the” Roger (Hodgsen) will ever read this, but trust me, the influence Super Tramp has had on my life (how many years later? Saw you in Norfolk VA 1977) I can only hope can be acknowledged - you guys still have an influence. Long Live SuperTramp!
Sweet
Auch mein Lieblingssong für immer!! thank you!! for ever!!
I saw SUPERTRAMP on theBREAKFAST IN AMERICA tour, they did the whole CRIME OF THE CENTURY album, yes it was a killer show, even more so when they did FOOLS OVERTURE and back then i think tickets were 6-8 dollars I sure miss the good ole days ROCK ON😊
Big smile in my old face
Excelente!! Genios!!!! Gracias 😁❤️ gracias 😌💓💗 Argentina 2022!!!
I was musically awaken by Supertramp in the late seventies and very few bands have touch me since.
Musical Perfection! I’ll be 66 and enjoying his songs even more!!!
I started listening to this song during my road trips with my family and I remember vividly how it gradually became part of my musical DNA
According to quantum physics it probably did become part of your DNA
What a performance!!! Simply perfect ❤
Ciao..buona..notte..da..alexix..sss..in..by..gio..sss...primo..maestro..musicista..compositore..produttore..Milano.. italy..ciaooo.a.tutti..
Just a few guys loving life, jammin' and makin' music!
The best Supetramp song of the Century and possibly of all story. BRAVO!!!!
You defined my youth with your songs... a life experience.😎
Vi a roger en francia hace 20 años aprox.y sigue teniendo la misma vos y la misma pasión para interpretar su música. Sin duda un ejemplo de profesional, tocado por DIOS.
What a memory 😢 Masters at Highest Level, Thank you so much ❤❤❤
Good bless you for bringing us so many Good Feelings.... and now memories....
Roger Hodgson = Supertramp. They became part of our youth, our culture and finally part of our life. Entrañable School
One of the best
The Brilliant Roger hodgson and supertramp sounds as good as it did in the seventies and eighties ❤️❤️
A Giant of good music is back....hope he stays for a while.
I saw Roger once as Supertramp and twice as his own band. His voice is every bit as good now as it was then. One of my all time favorite shows and a genuinely nice guy.