Roger Hodgson is the lead singer. Def not a she. Just a man with a high singing voice. Supertramp is amazing with lots of great stuff to enjoy. Bloody Well Right is one of their hardest bangers, I believe.
As a Frenchman who didn't understand the lyrics at the time of this title (Bloody Well, right), I was more interested in the music. This song has never hit me. Therefore, it wasn't a “tube” in France or other countries that don't currently speak English.
We never referred to music as being a particular genre. Of course there's classical, jazz, blues, country, but our music back in the day couldn't always be pigeonholed into one thing in particular, because the songwriters ans musicians were influenced by all genres to comeup with a unique sound.
When I hear "The Logical Song" i immediately want to play "Breakfast In America" and so I will, thanks. It's a classic and great album. Full of great songs.
It's not quite a synthesizer , it's a Wurlitzer electric piano, which still activates a hammer when a key is struck, like a piano, but the hammer instead strikes a metal reed, whose vibrations are then electronically processed to produce the final sound.
I saw them on this album tour. One of the best shows I've seen. They're not really poppy synth-y, but they do use keys a lot. They're more rock, but slighty progressive, but not prog rock. Full band, guitars, bass, percussion, sax, drums, keys, all of it. They sound just as good live. And they were funny! I remember costumes at one point. 😂
The sax player is John Helliwell. I went to high school with his cousin in the 70s in Toronto, and she played French Horn. Saw the Tramp 4 times. Don't forget about YES, Siberian Khatru is a blast. ✨️🎶✨️
When I was a young child, late 60s/early 70s, my dad brought home an album called “Everything You Always Wanted to Hear on the Moog”. He was a fan of classical music, and he thought it was the greatest thing in the world to hear some of his favorite pieces presented this way. He wore that album out.
There are videos of this era Supertramp available. I suggest 'bloody well right". In '79 disco was at it's peak, but solidly in the mid-prog rock era, so they knew weren't going to get too much airplay unless they could lean into i or reject disco altogether. Also you're right about the keys in this. This was also a very progressive era of technology. Pioneers were building computers and synthesizers in their basements and garages. Find something live and it will be impactful to you, I hope. Keep it up. You're doing great!
In 1957, Harry Olson and Herbert Belar completed the RCA Mark II Sound Synthesizer at the RCA laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey. The instrument read punched paper tape that controlled an analog synthesizer The Moog synthesizer, developed by Robert Moog and first sold in 1964, is credited for pioneering concepts such as voltage-controlled oscillators, envelopes, noise generators, filters, and sequencers. In 1970, the smaller, cheaper Minimoog standardized synthesizers as self-contained instruments with built-in keyboards, unlike the larger modular synthesizers before it. Typical bands used the synth from 1964 on Pink Floyd, YES, Led Zepplin, ELP, the moody blues, King crimson, the Beatles, Tangerine dream, The Doors, the stones and Vangalas. Digital synths came on the market in the 1980's they were more portable, reliable and had more functionality.
Hi Mugnify - Thanks for this and you are going to like these guys. If you had chosen the live version, you would see the '70's version of the keyboard he played on stage. Also, Crime of the Century has been a top 5 album I listen to for 40+ years.
Mugnify.... Off that same album, you MUST hear ('Take the Long Way Home') Be prepared to be blown away. That song is not music,....it's art. You'll see.
I had this on vinyl when it came out! The whole album is excellent. Someone mentioned to check out some live clips. Great suggestion! That sax was just warming up when you commented ;-)
Oh my gosh **Mugz** THIS is one of my MOST **Fav** songs EVER i was a wee lil girl listening to it & OMG i learned a lot about life from this band & this song in particular plus course **MyBelovedOtherWorldlyMagicalGeniusLedZeppelin** & **MyBelovedOutOThisWorldPinkFloyd** & **Rush** they along with some others truly taught me SO much about **Life** & **Dreaming** **RockON!!!** **PixieHugz&LuvzALL**
In terms of the recording environment yeah man, although those words were inherited from Jazz stuff even before. But yeah I think it was a lot of all of the things you described, from they were doing sent work, but there were some atmospheric pads, but really that was a real fucking sass, it sounded like an alto sax to me, which gives it a lot of heft This was an era of transition and you kind of got both at the same time could I
I think you are getting a nostalgic feeling because the song is basically about losing that wonderment and curiosity about life when young, and then you get “educated” and have to think logically, technically, responsibly. ❤ “TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME” next; we’ve all been there at some point 😂
There was some synthesizer back in the 60s on "The Monkees" TV show. They were more of a vertical instrument panel and not nearly as user-friendly as they later became. You had to know acronyms like "LFO" and "VCO" and other techie terms to play it effectively.
I've thought of this genre as Soft Rock, Top 40 rock, Middle of the Road Rock...and as for the nostalgic feeling, I was 9 years old when I heard this, and it felt nostalgic to me back then. I have a working theory that we've been alive before we were born, like maybe time is plastic, or in between reincarnations or something. I've heard younger reactors say this over and over, "I feel like I've heard this before, like maybe in a movie, or it was sampled," and that definitely is not always, or even usually the case. Man, that is kind of weird, as if you have the same memory of this song that I have
Synthesizers have been around a lot longer than you mentioned - since the mid-20th century. Moog synths became huge starting in the 60s; minimoogs in the 70s. As far as "genres" are concerned, I feel like it's too easy to get hung up on that because genres are a spectrum. There are no hard and fast defiinitions. If I'm trying to describe Supertramp to the uninitiated, I usually use the term prog-pop because they blend a lot of elements from the early to mid-70s prog-rock scene with a pop sheen and sensibilities.
Supertramp is a bit of a rabbit hole. Try on for size: Goodbye Stranger, Bloody Well Right, Give a Little Bit, Take the Long Way Home and as others have mentioned the album Breakfast in America. There's more where that came from with this group. Why they are not in the R&R Hall of Fame is baffling.
I was this boy when this came out. 1979 I had hundreds of miles of this on my car CASSETTE. NAS-T tenor sax. "Breakfast in America". ALL of it. Sadly, today our "education system" turns our young into vegetables.🥺
My knowledge of genres in music is stuff I like and stuff I don't (lol) Supertramp definitely is in the stuff I like Genre Breakfast in America is probably my favourite but only just
Supertramp was considered by most to be progressive rock but this song was more pop with progressive elements. Yes, it did get a lot of air play on the radio back then and like much of the music coming out of the 70's progressive rock era the lyrics had some depth and made you look at yourself.
we never really thought about genres-back then it was just rock.
No labels needed. Its ..just...Supertramp. Whole Breakfast album is a masterpiece. I still have my OG vinyl. Great pik Mug 🏴☠️☘️
Same
I still have mine, too
Roger Hodgson is the lead singer. Def not a she. Just a man with a high singing voice. Supertramp is amazing with lots of great stuff to enjoy. Bloody Well Right is one of their hardest bangers, I believe.
As a kid hearing this on the radio , I thought it was a female voice too, specifically I remember thinking it was Laura Branigan
As a Frenchman who didn't understand the lyrics at the time of this title (Bloody Well, right), I was more interested in the music. This song has never hit me. Therefore, it wasn't a “tube” in France or other countries that don't currently speak English.
We never referred to music as being a particular genre. Of course there's classical, jazz, blues, country, but our music back in the day couldn't always be pigeonholed into one thing in particular, because the songwriters ans musicians were influenced by all genres to comeup with a unique sound.
Well said.
The keys are a Wurlitzer electric piano.
When I hear "The Logical Song" i immediately want to play "Breakfast In America" and so I will, thanks. It's a classic and great album. Full of great songs.
@@jesselobo3213 me too!!!
Progressive rock
Supertramp is a fabulous journey from start to finish.
Supertramp, just another Super Band. And every great band the lyrics are very meaninful.
Not true
Put on Steely Dan , and Supertramp, in your background , backyard BBQ, pool party....and watch the Magic. ✌️♥️
“Goodbye Stranger” is awesome!!!
One of the greatest songs ever writen and performed!
Great selection! Love Supertramp. The lead singer is a man, not a woman, you should check out the live version, it's really good.
It's not quite a synthesizer , it's a Wurlitzer electric piano, which still activates a hammer when a key is struck, like a piano, but the hammer instead strikes a metal reed, whose vibrations are then electronically processed to produce the final sound.
Welcome to Supertramp, check out the live clips ❤
Yes, there are nostalgic feelings. The song brings back memories of dancing all night long. The soundtrack of my youth.
The lyrics to this song are just so good- all their songs lyrically are on point
I saw them on this album tour. One of the best shows I've seen. They're not really poppy synth-y, but they do use keys a lot. They're more rock, but slighty progressive, but not prog rock. Full band, guitars, bass, percussion, sax, drums, keys, all of it. They sound just as good live. And they were funny! I remember costumes at one point. 😂
As an "older" guy, I'd say check out the album
Supertramp "Crime of the Century"
As an older lady I can't agree more!! 👍
This is the best song by far by Supertramp IMO... Several come close but this is the top
The sax player is John Helliwell. I went to high school with his cousin in the 70s in Toronto, and she played French Horn. Saw the Tramp 4 times. Don't forget about YES, Siberian Khatru is a blast. ✨️🎶✨️
Roger Hodgeson on vocals
Welcome to the Supertramp rabbit hole 😂. Try Goodbye Stranger. Great reaction as usual my friend and Peace out 🙏 ✌️ ☮️
Love these guys, they're just excellent sonwriters
Supertramp falls under several genres progressive rock, pop, even jazz fusion, but back then we mainly just called it rock.
was going to say Prog Rock for sure. Everyone is right though, it was just rock.
Feeling 19 years old again. Thanks baby!💋
15/16 for me. My first concert. Prog rock!
You gotta check out "School" and "Give A Little Bit"
You'll really dig them.
Greetings from Canada. "Duh- duh- duh= digital. one, two, three, five... ". Peace, love and bellbottoms.
I call it melodic prog. You won't go wrong by going to 'Crime of the Century.'
Must journey down the Tramp rabbit hole.
A deep catalog here. Many, many winning tunes.
Maybe not quite as thick as the Sears catalog, but they got smooth stuff like ladies undergarments all the way to power tools. Great band.
the Moog synthesizer came out in 1964
We had a introducing the Moog synthesizer album 😂
When I was a young child, late 60s/early 70s, my dad brought home an album called “Everything You Always Wanted to Hear on the Moog”. He was a fan of classical music, and he thought it was the greatest thing in the world to hear some of his favorite pieces presented this way. He wore that album out.
WoW I finally found someone who knows about the Moog albums... 😅
@@deborahharper3126 I was little, but I still remember that album. Especially the Carmen track, my dad played that a lot.🙂
I loved this song when it came out still love it now
Super Tramp is a killer band.
Amazing lyrics,vocals and musicianship... Solid gold baby!!!
I was 15 when this came out. It's part of my childhood. Great reaction as usual 🔥
Me too Debbie
❤ Love this song. It's still so relevant todays world.😂 Enjoy.
One of my favorite bands from the 70's and 80's. Saw them live twice.
This song was made to make you think. I don't think a single brain cell was present in this reaction lol.
Just a great great band not one bad song
Visceral humor, designed for advanced individuals... welcome to the 💥✔️🎵🎶
There are videos of this era Supertramp available. I suggest 'bloody well right". In '79 disco was at it's peak, but solidly in the mid-prog rock era, so they knew weren't going to get too much airplay unless they could lean into i or reject disco altogether.
Also you're right about the keys in this. This was also a very progressive era of technology. Pioneers were building computers and synthesizers in their basements and garages. Find something live and it will be impactful to you, I hope.
Keep it up. You're doing great!
In 1957, Harry Olson and Herbert Belar completed the RCA Mark II Sound Synthesizer at the RCA laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey. The instrument read punched paper tape that controlled an analog synthesizer
The Moog synthesizer, developed by Robert Moog and first sold in 1964, is credited for pioneering concepts such as voltage-controlled oscillators, envelopes, noise generators, filters, and sequencers. In 1970, the smaller, cheaper Minimoog standardized synthesizers as self-contained instruments with built-in keyboards, unlike the larger modular synthesizers before it.
Typical bands used the synth from 1964 on Pink Floyd, YES, Led Zepplin, ELP, the moody blues, King crimson, the Beatles, Tangerine dream, The Doors, the stones and Vangalas.
Digital synths came on the market in the 1980's they were more portable, reliable and had more functionality.
Hi Mugnify - Thanks for this and you are going to like these guys. If you had chosen the live version, you would see the '70's version of the keyboard he played on stage. Also, Crime of the Century has been a top 5 album I listen to for 40+ years.
Great musicianship, lyrics, unique style, what's not to like? Bloody well right is my favorite by them. Good size library.😊
I think you could call this progressive jazz rock. Like Steely Dan.
Do their song School next.
Last prog rock before new wave took over in the 80's
Not a synth but a Rhodes keyboard, I assume a Fender Rhodes. Very distinct sound you will start to pick up as you listen to more songs from that era.
Mugnify....
Off that same album, you MUST hear ('Take the Long Way Home') Be prepared to be blown away. That song is not music,....it's art.
You'll see.
Progressive rock in my book.
Check out School, Crime of the Century, Even in the Quietest Moments... 😎
I had this on vinyl when it came out! The whole album is excellent. Someone mentioned to check out some live clips. Great suggestion! That sax was just warming up when you commented ;-)
❤ This is my legit Jr high school Band Camp song 🎵 Soo many kids & that song and way too many sax solos😂 and first kisses abounding❤
one of their best! love them!
Gold standard of music.
Great song and reaction
This one has always hit deep, reflective of muh personal Life(maybe Yours, also??🤔😭
I'm hearing a classic FR electric piano, maybe a Wurlitzer. 🙂 Love your work! Peace
The singer, Roger Hodgson, is playing a Wurlitzer electric piano.
Just an incredibly talented band.
Oh my gosh **Mugz** THIS is one of my MOST **Fav** songs EVER i was a wee lil girl listening to it & OMG i learned a lot about life from this band & this song in particular plus course **MyBelovedOtherWorldlyMagicalGeniusLedZeppelin** & **MyBelovedOutOThisWorldPinkFloyd** & **Rush** they along with some others truly taught me SO much about **Life** & **Dreaming** **RockON!!!** **PixieHugz&LuvzALL**
I agree pixie...love this whole album!
@@brandonjones1349 Awww YAY Thank **YOU** & Yep nothing like them!
Watch them live, worth it
In terms of the recording environment yeah man, although those words were inherited from Jazz stuff even before. But yeah I think it was a lot of all of the things you described, from they were doing sent work, but there were some atmospheric pads, but really that was a real fucking sass, it sounded like an alto sax to me, which gives it a lot of heft
This was an era of transition and you kind of got both at the same time could
I
Rodger Hodson wrote this song about being sent away to boarding school for 10 long years.
I think you are getting a nostalgic feeling because the song is basically about losing that wonderment and curiosity about life when young, and then you get “educated” and have to think logically, technically, responsibly. ❤ “TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME” next; we’ve all been there at some point 😂
brasil is here. rio de janeiro. botafogo. i love you. good job.
Great band
There was some synthesizer back in the 60s on "The Monkees" TV show. They were more of a vertical instrument panel and not nearly as user-friendly as they later became. You had to know acronyms like "LFO" and "VCO" and other techie terms to play it effectively.
This is a banger
Supertramp was the GOAT in the 70s
Art rock, progressive pop, whatever you want to call it. Whole album is a masterpiece.
I was 21, good times 😊
I've thought of this genre as Soft Rock, Top 40 rock, Middle of the Road Rock...and as for the nostalgic feeling, I was 9 years old when I heard this, and it felt nostalgic to me back then. I have a working theory that we've been alive before we were born, like maybe time is plastic, or in between reincarnations or something.
I've heard younger reactors say this over and over, "I feel like I've heard this before, like maybe in a movie, or it was sampled," and that definitely is not always, or even usually the case. Man, that is kind of weird, as if you have the same memory of this song that I have
Love ya Mugs ✌️💯
Check out their song Goodbye Stranger. A masterpiece!!
Synthesizers have been around a lot longer than you mentioned - since the mid-20th century. Moog synths became huge starting in the 60s; minimoogs in the 70s.
As far as "genres" are concerned, I feel like it's too easy to get hung up on that because genres are a spectrum. There are no hard and fast defiinitions. If I'm trying to describe Supertramp to the uninitiated, I usually use the term prog-pop because they blend a lot of elements from the early to mid-70s prog-rock scene with a pop sheen and sensibilities.
Supertramp is a bit of a rabbit hole. Try on for size: Goodbye Stranger, Bloody Well Right, Give a Little Bit, Take the Long Way Home and as others have mentioned the album Breakfast in America. There's more where that came from with this group. Why they are not in the R&R Hall of Fame is baffling.
I was this boy when this came out. 1979
I had hundreds of miles of this on my car CASSETTE.
NAS-T tenor sax.
"Breakfast in America". ALL of it.
Sadly, today our "education system" turns our young into vegetables.🥺
Long way home
Anyone else hear Geddy Lee singing this
My knowledge of genres in music is stuff I like and stuff I don't (lol)
Supertramp definitely is in the stuff I like Genre
Breakfast in America is probably my favourite but only just
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Supertramp was considered by most to be progressive rock but this song was more pop with progressive elements. Yes, it did get a lot of air play on the radio back then and like much of the music coming out of the 70's progressive rock era the lyrics had some depth and made you look at yourself.
He!! Haha ☮️
Lately I can't stop listening to Nick Thurl Mavromatis' new song. You need to react to it out 🔥
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Genre=Supertramp
first tike 😂 😂
Check out Scooters version of this song
It was considered progressive rock or adult contemporary... maybe even chamber pop. I guess now it would fall into the category of yacht rock.
I hate that term "yacht rock" Moronic
progressive rock
still got this on a 45rpm single 👍
I wonder if anyone will be reacting to any of today songs in 40+ years time. I doubt it.
I appreciate that you fact check yourself
Back when this came out you would have called it soft rock. We never had that term progressive in those days
Prog Rock
Lmbo😂that's a guy singing😂
Lol, he said....I wonder what key, She, is on.
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Nex you should check is
🎶🎵 School 🎵🎶
And 🙏 pay attention to the lyrics 🙏
Keep the good work, my friend 👍🏼👌👏