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  • @anthonyblakely399
    @anthonyblakely399 Рік тому +44

    Supertramp are among the gods of Rock n' Roll!!!! This song, "School," is a Masterpiece!!!!!

  • @carlpeterkirkebo2036
    @carlpeterkirkebo2036 Рік тому +22

    One of the greatest buildups in the history of popular music. Remember getting blown away first time I heard this song.

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Рік тому +99

    Supertramp is a great English rock band formed in 1969. They had so many hit songs in the 70's-80's such as "Dreamer", "Give A Little Bit", "Breakfast In America", "Goodbye Stranger", "Rudy", "Take The Long Way Home", "It's Raining Again", "Bloody Well Right", "My Kind Of Lady", "Cannonball", "I'm Beggin' You", "You Win, I Lose" etc.

    • @rebeccalipps23
      @rebeccalipps23 Рік тому +2

      Hey, Dagmar!!

    • @Celion27200
      @Celion27200 5 місяців тому +1

      I remember one of my first girl was called Dagmar :) it was long long time ago.

  • @MrPolleyr
    @MrPolleyr Рік тому +78

    Supertramp is a deep rabbit hole. For me, they are on par with Pink Floyd…..different but equal. They do so much with keyboards and other instruments, and lyrically they are top notch. Any time you hit Supertramp, I’ll be here. Crime of the Century is a fantastic album.

  • @philippelajeunesse9649
    @philippelajeunesse9649 Рік тому +8

    What an experience 😮

  • @AlanaShuster
    @AlanaShuster Рік тому +5

    Crime of the Century is one of my favorite albums start to finish

  • @fabiendemarseille
    @fabiendemarseille Рік тому +9

    Pour moi c'est la plus belle chanson de Supertramp 👌🤗

  • @eleluku29
    @eleluku29 Рік тому +6

    It was when I heard this piece when I was eleven that I realized that the bass was an instrument in its own right. Supertramp never left my life.

  • @georgehampton25
    @georgehampton25 Рік тому +13

    Back in the day of concept albums. To be listened to in it's entirety in one sitting!

  • @gamuir
    @gamuir Рік тому +74

    From Crime of the Century to Breakfast in America there’s not a bad song. My favourite band from the 70’s.

    • @timwhitnell7145
      @timwhitnell7145 Рік тому +5

      Me too. I feel the same way about Famous Last Words as well.

    • @robertcartier5088
      @robertcartier5088 Рік тому +5

      So very true!
      I'm starting to see a pattern in my favorite '70s bands... They seem to all have a 4-album stretch of pure genius!
      Supertramp: Crime of the Century/ Crisis? What Crisis?/ Even in the Quietest Moments/ Breakfast in America.
      Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon/ Welcome to the Machine/ Animals/ The Wall
      Genesis: Nursery Cryme/ Foxtrot/ Selling England by the Pound/ The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
      Am I crazy? lol

    • @timwhitnell7145
      @timwhitnell7145 Рік тому +3

      @@robertcartier5088 Robert, as I am a massive Supertramp fan - they are my favourite band - I would add Famous Last Words as an underrated LP that should be acknowledged as a classic, making it 5 in a row for me.
      As far as Genesis, I quite like them, individual songs here and there from their early, Peter Gabriel years but I actually prefer the music with Phil Collins as the singer particularly their first foray without Gabriel, A Trick of the Tail.

    • @rushfan5563
      @rushfan5563 Рік тому +2

      ^^^famous last words is so good. I actually enjoy their full discography

    • @Divedown_25
      @Divedown_25 Рік тому +2

      what the guys in this thread said

  • @Montang2007
    @Montang2007 Рік тому +6

    Facts about this song: It was composed by Roger Hodgson who, in the first piano solo, the hi-hat that is heard is him with his voice imitating the sound of the cymbals. The second piano solo, although composed by Roger, is performed majestically by Rick Davis, as is the harmonica introduction.

  • @CuzKatieSaysSo
    @CuzKatieSaysSo Рік тому +16

    When Crime of the Century first came out, my boyfriend and I (who managed a tavern), were invited to another bar to play the album on the guy's new stereo system. We had the volume up so high we blew the speakers. This is an awesome band.

  • @bbox5938
    @bbox5938 Рік тому +4

    I was thinking about how cool their name is when the opening harmonica came in, it made me think of a hobo or a Tramp, Supertramp

  • @derekhorlock1976
    @derekhorlock1976 Рік тому +4

    I was in grade 10 when this came out TG I grew up in the 70's as a teenager best of times! And I only listen to 70's music 😊🇨🇦 I was 16,luckily I went through my school years from elementary and high school with the same kids,small town then of 1357 people now over 40 thousand 😢

  • @philshorten3221
    @philshorten3221 Рік тому +10

    Best scream transition ever!
    This entire album is brilliant 😉

  • @markstanton2362
    @markstanton2362 Рік тому +7

    Welcome to Supertramp's GREATEST LP!!!

  • @teej-h7w
    @teej-h7w 6 місяців тому +9

    the sound-track to our lives. The best concert i ever attended.

  • @rayeckert242
    @rayeckert242 Рік тому +6

    From the first time you hear them, you KNOW you’re hooked. My favorite Supertramp album, hands down. Wall to wall fire all day long.

  • @mariaostrowski399
    @mariaostrowski399 Рік тому +6

    This Song is so great !

  • @AlergicToSnow
    @AlergicToSnow Рік тому +7

    Alas, nobody makes music like this anymore. I sure miss the 70’s

  • @anthonyblakely399
    @anthonyblakely399 Рік тому +46

    Supertramp is a Super group!!!! What a Masterpiece!!!! Love this song!!!!!

    • @MrSnout5
      @MrSnout5 Рік тому +2

      you're bloody well right!

  • @chrisbarlow2131
    @chrisbarlow2131 Рік тому +4

    "You dont realise how sad this whole process is". Spot on my man - spot on!

  • @susanmurray7654
    @susanmurray7654 Рік тому +6

    Long Way Home is my favorite. Who hasn't taken the long way...?

  • @jonathanblanchet1370
    @jonathanblanchet1370 Рік тому +4

    We played that song when I was 19 yrs old in a cover band. I was playing bass and I really pushed for us to play SCHOOL coz the bass part is great and it spoke to me !

  • @luciacmartins3989
    @luciacmartins3989 Рік тому +5

    Masterpiece simple as that!!!

  • @michaelakkerman407
    @michaelakkerman407 Рік тому +36

    Entire album is top tier!!! In the 70's when this album came out, this record was played non stop in our home. My sisters and I loved this album so much. Memories ❤

  • @cindyspears5369
    @cindyspears5369 Рік тому +8

    Take the Long Way Home is a must!!❤

  • @444dkm
    @444dkm Рік тому +34

    Want to hear an epically great song? Fool’s Overture. Seriously. It was amazing to see done live.

  • @wendyt7958
    @wendyt7958 Рік тому +8

    Love them. They always keep you guessing and on your toes!

  • @cheripetty1805
    @cheripetty1805 Рік тому +12

    When we speak of Progressive Rock, "Crime of the Century "is also know as a "Concept Album" which have underlying themes woven together.
    SUPERTRAMP may also be referred to as one of the true "SUPERGROUPS" of the 1970s.

    • @SuperPlacido1
      @SuperPlacido1 Рік тому +1

      What do you mean by "SUPERTRAMP may also be referred to as one of the true "SUPERGROUPS" of the 1970s."? I do not understand what you mean!

  • @markclaypool5414
    @markclaypool5414 Рік тому +16

    One of the best albums of the 70’s! Whole thing is fire. The song that follows this “Bloody Well Right” will blow you away. Epic opening keyboard solo.

  • @realitybytez
    @realitybytez Рік тому +31

    this is their best album imho - taking nothing away from breakfast in america or even in the quietest moments.

    • @sourisvoleur4854
      @sourisvoleur4854 Рік тому +1

      💯

    • @johnbrowne2170
      @johnbrowne2170 Рік тому +3

      Even in the Quietest Moments.

    • @VinylPanda-NaturallyClean
      @VinylPanda-NaturallyClean Рік тому +1

      For me the live album Paris and Crysis What Crysis are much better ones.
      I have all their records. Some of them even more than once.

    • @realitybytez
      @realitybytez Рік тому +2

      @@VinylPanda-NaturallyClean i can understand paris since it is kind of a greatest hits record. i own crisis - it was the first record of theirs that i was exposed to back in college, and i bought it immediately, so i do love it. i love all of their albums actually.

  • @Bill123058
    @Bill123058 Рік тому +3

    was lucky enough to have seen them in a small venue in DC around 1976

  • @ErikJan4242
    @ErikJan4242 Рік тому +7

    " Goodbye Stranger" is a very cool song. With a great 'guitar-outro' that is much too short! Talking 'bout the 'crime of the century'.... 😉

  • @robinstarkey6071
    @robinstarkey6071 Рік тому +16

    Supertramp is immensely talented, so so many good songs. Crime of the century is best listened to start to finish. You have to hit bloody well right, dreamer, take the long way home, goodbye stranger and their magnum opus for me - even in the quietest moments

  • @richardcramer1604
    @richardcramer1604 Рік тому +2

    I've always thought of the harmonica as a blues instrument, used by convicts in prison, hobos on trains, cowboys around a campfire, etc...not as a happy instrument. That harmonica in the beginning is haunting even eerie it's like the kids we heard are ghosts or something.

  • @centurycomiccenter4526
    @centurycomiccenter4526 Рік тому +3

    I love it when you guys choose songs that are off the beaten path. Love the honest views. Here are two I guarantee you've not heard: Crack The Sky - We Want Mine and Badfinger - Island.

  • @mariosirius
    @mariosirius Рік тому +4

    You listening to many of my all times favoured, but Supertramp It's the best of the best

  • @tomlongland1469
    @tomlongland1469 Рік тому +2

    It was an easy trans for me from the Beatles to, just for a while, Todd Rundgren,, then on to this, my most favorite band . Yah, I'm 70 plus but this music is timeless.

  • @LetItBeSummer-1
    @LetItBeSummer-1 Рік тому +15

    When I was in middle school everybody bought that Supertramp album Crime of the Century. The iconic look of the album is so famous! I used to play in the dark all the time - the entire album! School is amazing. Just imagine being 14-15 years old and thinking you are the coolest on the planet because all 15 year olds think they are the absolute coolest. We thought we knew so much more than our dumb parents. Like all
    Kids do. Lol. And then this album comes out! So we knew we were the coolest generation!

    • @timwhitnell7145
      @timwhitnell7145 Рік тому +3

      I feel the same way about Supertramp and Crime of the Century. My favourite album ever from my favourite band of all time - and that's saying a lot.

    • @kevinmcfarlane2752
      @kevinmcfarlane2752 Рік тому +2

      Those were the days when the album covers were half the pleasure. Crime of the Century, The Dark Side of the Moon etc. Hmm, I wonder what those albums are gonna sound like.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 Рік тому +4

    Supertramp "It's Raining Again"...Nuff Said.

  • @flubblert
    @flubblert Рік тому +12

    Classic... in every sense of the word. Once again, progressive rock = real musicianship.

  • @rustyknyffe88
    @rustyknyffe88 Рік тому +3

    I love, love, love Supertramp and have been "in love" with Roger Hodgson for decades. The best, best, BEST video of them is their live performance of "Even in the Quietest Moments" It's heartbreakingly beautiful..................

  • @lewismaddox4132
    @lewismaddox4132 Рік тому +4

    The trigger of the up-tempo intermezzo is a child screaming. One of the most amazing catalysts for an intro into the meat of a song I've ever heard.

  • @tomasgonzalezmarin6118
    @tomasgonzalezmarin6118 Рік тому +4

    School was also a surprise for me from Supertramp, hearing it for the first time in the 80's in a friend's "Supertramp in Paris" cassette. Before that I just enjoyed Breakfast in America. It was an amazing experience. I was alone in my bedroom, my personal stereo, the new cassette and play: Supertramp!

  • @Zane1962
    @Zane1962 Рік тому +17

    This song goes into "Bloody Well Right" and some FM radio stations would always play both together. So awesome hearing them back to back.

  • @2715bunky
    @2715bunky Рік тому +28

    This is my 2nd favorite behind "Goodbye Stranger" which I highly recommend!

    • @chrisweidner4768
      @chrisweidner4768 Рік тому +1

      Greatest guitar outro. Period. Never wanted it to end.

  • @GinMae
    @GinMae Рік тому +5

    Thanks, kids! "School" is probably my favorite by them...they have an amazing balance with the instrumentation and vocals... (also, IMHO check out Squeeze - also, super-talented and balanced... )

  • @martingilbey1618
    @martingilbey1618 Рік тому +4

    Do yourselves a favour and listen to the whole album in one go! - This is just part of a larger work.

  • @billwoods9302
    @billwoods9302 7 місяців тому +5

    Supertramp are like Steely Dan in the way they turned progressive rock on its ear and broke away from prog's more common tropes such as long keyboard solos and odd time signatures. It's progressive, but doesn't drown in complexity. This makes Supertramp far more accessible with almost pop sensibilities. Music fans who may not be fans of classic prog may find a lot to appreciate in Supertramp's more simple, experimental style.

  • @stevedockeray
    @stevedockeray Рік тому +3

    remember the time period - the tune is about standing up to the man back in the day - been listening to them since mid 70s

  • @justinzoskey6871
    @justinzoskey6871 Рік тому +3

    This is an amazing album. And a great song

  • @mahina1963
    @mahina1963 Рік тому +3

    Music back when this came out took their time in the message.

  • @billg763
    @billg763 Рік тому +2

    I had the pleasure of watching them live August 5, 1979 in Calgary, Alberta on their Breakfast In America tour. This was the opening song as I recall which is fitting because Crime of the Century was their sit up and take notice album. A classic by any measure, and better than Breakfast in America in my view.

  • @MrDeadstu
    @MrDeadstu Рік тому +31

    Supertramp are masters of dynamics. Their sound is deep and complicated but sounds light and breezy. So layered and pleasing to listen to.
    Rudy, If Everyone was Listening, or Crime of the Century are all fire off this album.
    I would recommend "Child of Vision" from the Breakfast in America album.

    • @sourisvoleur4854
      @sourisvoleur4854 Рік тому +4

      "Rudy" is the powerhouse from this album in my opinion. Great storytelling, great music.

    • @leica0000
      @leica0000 Рік тому +3

      That's one of my favourite Supertramp songs. The "Shadow Song" on the first album is hard to find but a stunner.

  • @KevinWallbridge
    @KevinWallbridge Рік тому +18

    Listening to FM radio in the late 70s and 80s this album came up on a lot of greatest-album-of-all-time lists (old school listener call-in polls). Often late at night there would be no real advertising on FM and lots of stations would play whole album sides. That was how I fell in love with this band.

  • @pssthpok
    @pssthpok Рік тому +3

    This is one of their lesser known songs, but damn, it gives me chills whenever I hear it. It's a gorgeous song.
    And I have to say, the album fits PERFECTLY with the starry backdrop to your cityscape.

  • @Tdub0911
    @Tdub0911 Рік тому +3

    Not everyone's but this is my favorite Supertramp song since I first heard it. Roger's voice is so frickin cool.

  • @juanchakra
    @juanchakra Рік тому +3

    The best version of this song is in the live album "Paris". If you haven't heard it, you need to revisit it.

  • @mikeb3365
    @mikeb3365 Рік тому +6

    Crime of the Century is a concept album centered around a central character Rudy. It is meant to be listened to all at once. This is my understanding at least. If I'm wrong, sorry, sure someone will correct me if so. Great reaction.

  • @petercena9497
    @petercena9497 Рік тому +4

    Crime is an underrated classic, as good as Dark Side of the Moon.

  • @tradeladder146
    @tradeladder146 Рік тому +4

    God Bless the Brits for everything they have given America. 😃

  • @williamweiss6128
    @williamweiss6128 Рік тому +53

    Whole Crime album is great. Must have killer system, though. They sounded great in concert like all those British bands.

    • @RockChickFace
      @RockChickFace Рік тому +2

      stunning on vinyl

    • @catman2629
      @catman2629 Рік тому +1

      Saw them live in early 80s brilliant live .

  • @scifimonkey3
    @scifimonkey3 Рік тому +6

    Supertramp never fail to raise my mood. A band for life!

  • @stephentierney9266
    @stephentierney9266 Рік тому +2

    Some of the older fellas in the neighborhood turned us youngsters onto this song way back when. I think about those guys every time I hear it. That intro...fantastic. The louder the better.

  • @j.kearney8058
    @j.kearney8058 Рік тому +12

    The evolution of popular music, The Beatles, ELO and Supertramp..... another excellent review gentlemen. I strongly recomend Supertramp Paris, both the audio and video.

  • @dominickferrari8368
    @dominickferrari8368 Рік тому +20

    Top 3 for me . Try "Bloody Well Right " off this same album :)

  • @joekuul8769
    @joekuul8769 Рік тому +2

    You know (well, you don't know, but I'll tell you anyway), I live half a block from an elementary school, and when I open my patio door or sit out in the back yard during the day, I can hear the sounds of the kids playing and screaming at recess, which you'd think might be annoying, but I really dig it; puts a smile on my face thinking about those carefree days of yore, and the fun those kids are having now.

  • @myowndrum286
    @myowndrum286 Рік тому +7

    To me this is the best Supertramp album. They were amazing live. Their light show was one of the best I've ever seen. Being a pianist myself, School is my favorite.

  • @dvalentino1
    @dvalentino1 Рік тому +3

    This song has such a trippy vibe. This album was released when I was in high school, and I still remember browsing for LPs in a record store when they started playing School. I stood there transfixed on the music. Still has the same effect almost 50 years later. That’s really saying something! ✌️❤️🔥

  • @MrDuneedon
    @MrDuneedon Рік тому +15

    I always thought that this song would’ve fit in very nicely somewhere on Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall.’

  • @douglasg.9271
    @douglasg.9271 Рік тому +5

    My favorite Supertramp song. So many changes, great lyrics, and a flawless recording.

  • @kittiecoast
    @kittiecoast Рік тому +11

    😺 You'll love Goodbye Stranger... phenomenal tasty guitar solo ending! 🎸

    • @sourisvoleur4854
      @sourisvoleur4854 Рік тому +2

      Too true! Totally underappreciated guitar outro.

  • @markrobertdevison1227
    @markrobertdevison1227 Рік тому +11

    Saw them in concert, great song. One of my top five albums is Breakfast In America.

  • @auntiedough2488
    @auntiedough2488 Рік тому +5

    The best piano solo ever. In my humble opinion.

    • @gillsimo5610
      @gillsimo5610 9 місяців тому +1

      Can't really disagree....but it has to come equal 1st with Jools Holland's solo on Uncertain Smile by The The me thinks?

  • @annas9131
    @annas9131 Рік тому +4

    The whole album is fantastic. It's a concept album with the main character being Rudy. The song 'Rudy' is the most symphonic track. And it shows what they are capabel of in changes, use of instruments (even a bit of sax in the background), together with a well written story.
    Another really great song is Fool's Overture, from 1977 about England in the second world war and what they learned from it. On that track they used the voice of Sir Winston Churchill.

  • @joekuul8769
    @joekuul8769 Рік тому +2

    The really fun part of this reaction was just watching smiles appear on everyone's faces as new instruments/sounds appeared; very cool reaction.

  • @cindyspears5369
    @cindyspears5369 Рік тому +9

    Goodbye Stranger is great!

  • @clare1061
    @clare1061 Рік тому +2

    My favorite Supertramp song is my kind of lady.

  • @ignoblesavage5559
    @ignoblesavage5559 Рік тому +3

    best song they ever made, from a catalog of great songs. this song makes me FEEL, especially with the piano really taking over halfway through. master class in songwriting, this one. you guys were perfectly on point in saying there's no logical place in the song (see what i did there?) to pause, because they just keep building momentum, until they just get SO HEAVY in the last verse.

  • @go234ko96ts5
    @go234ko96ts5 Рік тому +5

    What a group that had so many great songs from the super 70's. This song has so many dimensions you gotta hear it several times to appreciate the talent involved. If you never listened to their 1979 album BREAKFAST IN AMERICA, take the time and listen, you won't be disappointed.

  • @lesblatnyak5947
    @lesblatnyak5947 Рік тому +2

    Went to highschool with John Helliwell's cousin in Toronto, she played French Horn and looked like John's twin but pretty. South Side of The Sky by Yes needs your attention. Saw Supertramp 4 times, excellent live.🙏🍁

  • @hollysmith9979
    @hollysmith9979 Рік тому +17

    It's a great song and I love Supertramp because they are so different an interesting group....I am so happy you enjoyed this and Ryan " but no sax?" Lol😂😂..I'm glad you guys are so opened minded😊❤

  • @danmayberry1185
    @danmayberry1185 Рік тому +2

    Roger Hodgson wrote half of Supertramp's songs, and half of those he wrote aged 13-15 on a hill behind his school, with a recorder and notebook.

  • @michaelschey1084
    @michaelschey1084 Рік тому +4

    your reactions at 5:20 are priceless. This is such a great song.

  • @donnadubyak6504
    @donnadubyak6504 Рік тому +2

    Supertramp always has a lot going on in every song.

  • @timwhitnell7145
    @timwhitnell7145 Рік тому +7

    Thank you, thank you so much for finally hitting more Supertramp. That haunting harmonica is so iconic. The first song off my favourite album of all time from my favourite band ever. As great as the musicians are in Supertramp, it is the socially conscious lyrics that separate them from other groups. Roger Hodgson sang lead on this but Richard Davies,a keyboard wizard, is their other lead singer and sang backing vocals on School. This song leads right in to another all-time classic, Bloody Well Right.
    Keep listening to all tracks off this album and Crisis? What Crisis?, Even the Quietest Moments, Breakfast In America and Famous Last Words. They are known for saxophone and use of clarinet and harmonica but especially for the electric piano/organ.

  • @danielviney
    @danielviney 7 місяців тому +3

    This song is perfection!!!🔥💥🔥💥🔥

  • @sldrums
    @sldrums 11 місяців тому +1

    that song is just one of a dozen or more great supertramp tunes.saw them in 1974.on bob benberg,s guest list they were great.

  • @EclecticInstinct
    @EclecticInstinct Рік тому +4

    Great reaction guys. I bought this on vinyl when it came out and, of all the tracks to react to on this LP, School must be the most difficult. I couldn't wait to see how you would start to describe it let alone analyse it. Good job.

  • @teresakoslosky3053
    @teresakoslosky3053 Рік тому +2

    Supertramp is so Fire! Especially live! They played this exactly note for note the same live!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @toddstevens13
    @toddstevens13 Рік тому +3

    Their Masterpiece.

  • @AP-gb3eh
    @AP-gb3eh Рік тому +4

    The album is a continuing story. They were brilliant

  • @markstanton2362
    @markstanton2362 Рік тому +2

    Another great LP that no one ever talks about is their follow up to this one "Crisis, What Crisis?:

  • @karmakat77
    @karmakat77 10 місяців тому +2

    This song is definitely a musical journey❤

  • @stevecowder4774
    @stevecowder4774 Рік тому +2

    This great album is the first one that really put Supertramp on the map, and “ School “ was a big reason for that. Always loved that opening with the haunting like harmonica. Then the song really kicks into gear. Supertramp were experts at that and would go on to famous through this album.

  • @SandsDolphin
    @SandsDolphin Рік тому +2

    In your own time, listen to their live album "Live in Paris" what a trip!

  • @cherylwoodward
    @cherylwoodward Рік тому +9

    Omg! You guys were lost in the sauce! This is a great lead song to a stellar album. Probably one of my favorites of theirs. So many layers and timing and energy shifts. Production values were so high on his too. You should give the album a listen. Lots of equally terrific songs.

  • @reneelyons6836
    @reneelyons6836 Рік тому +4

    Epic Masterpiece!!

  • @mikehurtubise4115
    @mikehurtubise4115 3 місяці тому +2

    They were big in canada...amazing library of beautifully crafted epic songs