Supertramp- Rudy (First Listen)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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Song Link: • Rudy (Remastered 2010)
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
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..
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.
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 👍
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!
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😆
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."
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.
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 !!!....😇
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.
"Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right... here I am, stuck in the middle with you!"
Damn, that was too easy! ;-]
😅
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.
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.
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
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
Crime of the century title track will rip your heart out
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.
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.
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...
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
Love when the 70's porn movie wah wah guitar starts.
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.
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.
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.
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'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
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?
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!
I should add that it's scary when you listen to this epic beautifully crafted song and folks post "wait it get's better!"
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?
My favourite song by Supertramp just brilliant
Thank you for doing the whole album. Most of the people know Supertramp only by three songs from their 1979 album.
Happy to! Ty
Princess Diana's Favourite Band anecdotally,!!
Saw them 2 nights out of three in Toronto in the 1970's. Still the biggest draw ever. Well over100,ooo on the three nights.
They drove a locomotive right through the middle of the stadium. O so it seemed.
Great prog rock with a huge wall of sound
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.
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
Hey JP! Excellent review for this classic song, however, it is not the best song on the album (in my opinion). The best song on this album has to be the title track "Crime of the Century". In that song you get a piano and drum clinic (from Rick Davies and Bob Sienbenberg). To be honest, I never have and never will think much of the second last song that is next on the album "If Everyone Was Listening", so don't expect much from that one. You SHOULD expect to be VERY impressed when you get to "Crime of the Century".
Duet singing will normally raise a song a notch for me. It’s unfortunate that Supertramp doesn’t use that advantage more often.
Listen to a 1975 album Crisis? What Crisis? Track called “A Soapbox Opera”. One word: MASTERPIECE. I think you would enjoy that song.
Will do ;)
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.
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!
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😄
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.
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.
PLEASE LISTEN TO CHILD OF VISION BY SUPERTRAMP
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
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.
Could you please next react to "Hatesong" (Live) by Porcupine Tree?
Great Reaction, what an amazing song, shocks me everytime I listen to it. So many elements perfectly applied. So sad, so beautiful.
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?
Great stuff from a great band thanks for the Supertramp reactions ☝️
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.
When are you going to finish Genesis- Trespass album...you got one more song to go...The Knife.
All of this album gets played. I never skip a song. Rudy is more moody than some others but yeah, a great song.
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!😄
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.
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!
From Now On is the best song Rick ever wrote/sang with Supertramp. Rudy is the 2nd best song he ever did with Supertramp.
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!
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
Nice reaction to a great song👍
Renessiance Mother Russia please.
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!
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!
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
Hey JP, eventually you have to listen to Supertramp "Paris" Live, to get an idea to what they could do on the stage!
Is it me or are there similarities with Fool's Overture 2 albums on? The build up in the middle . Some great writing here.
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.
Big ❤️ for over 35 years in my case. Such a big production and quality in song writing is timeless IMO.
This is Supertramp's signature song. Thanks to Rudy in particular ( musically and narratively complex piece ), aficionados ( including critics ) have not yet been able to convincingly label their music, after more than 50 years. Everyone just says when in doubt: "strange phenomenon of Rock"? "strange phenomenon of Pop"? or less simplistically, "strange phenomenon of contemporary music"?
I didn't get it atfirst, but then i watched the entire thing and I LOVE THIS VIDEO
Brilliant, just brilliant.
Rudy is an absolute masterpiece!
This is one of my favorite songs, a true masterpiece.
This is great music 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽🥇
Just oozes 70s goodness!
This is cool but on this fourth of July may I suggest the Founding fathers of Funk. James Brown "Mother Popcorn" , Curtis Mayfield "Superfly" , Sly and Family Stone "Thank You"(Falettme Be Mice Elf Again) The song that gave birth to the slap bass), Parliament Funkadelic "P.Funk Wants To Get Funked Up". I grew up with classic Rock but sadly music was seriously segregated. We missed out on a lot of Funk. Pre disco-when the music was truly the bomb!!!!
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.
Sorry JP, but you should have listened to the coda/ending: "Now he's just come out the movie, numb of all the pain. Sad, but in a while.....he'll be back on his train!" Not a happy ending bro. - Other than that great analysis.
Rudy is definitely in their top five of "prog songs". I saw this live in Copenhagen in 75(?)....blew my mind.. of course, we smoked a lot back then..
I could be wrong, but Supertramp's one tiny flaw is their tendency to 'accelerate' the rhythm - as if they can't keep time.. It might be in the production.
That was awesome
There are time signature changes from 4/4 to 5/4 to 4/4 and the song has barely started. It starts in a minor which is the relative key to C. During the choppy piano section.. It's in Bb Major.. Giving tension in the key change... Then to Db Major. Which adds 3 more flats.. This whole section is building with nothing resolved then it goes from Dbmajor to Bminor.. 5 flats to 2 sharps... Right around the speak/reply section of hodgson and davies... And finally resolves from the chord build up back to where they began. Genius writing and theory.
Seems that every first listen page is now doing Supertramp songs.... can not get away from it right now. After you get your fill of them lets " dirty" things up a bit and maybe you can try a bit of James Gang? Joe Walsh's beginnings in Cleveland and it is great bluesy, funky and has a great edge to it. Funk # 48 and 49 are filled with classic Joe W. Want something a bit slower and Joe has some GREAT ballads he did with them. Collage is a fantastic tune. Ashes, the Rain and I is another GREAT ballad you would love. Then get back to the jams.... The Bomber, Stop, Woman will put you in ur place! lol! Cheers. Oh, and I like Supertramp... just being inundated by all of it right now is all.
Pure masterpiece of a song! This album has no bad one.
Agree with the spot on glasses, experienced just this morning ;-)
Frank Zappa "Why Does It Hurt When I Pee" ruclips.net/video/fiu6DFXeF9A/видео.html - What more can you say about this? LOL
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
How did supertramp become successful originally? Like so many other album bands they appealed to the grammar school boys who only bought albums. For you americans a grammar school was attended by what was " supposedly" the top 10% of the cleverest kids in the country. They took a test their last year of junior school. 11 yrs old. If they past they received an academic education. It was why prog rock was considered elitist
Kleenex to my right, a chess set to my left. And they just don't make music like this anymore.
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!
You do a really good job. Thanks. Keep it up. You appreciate the intricate asymmetrical structure of this music.
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.
This is an awesome track. I don't like Rick's voice very much, especially live, but in this it kinda works. In later live versions they sped up the climatic part, which made it more dense and exciting. Fantastic piece of music.
I have been waiting for this little gem.
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!
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...
I think the school reprise section you refer to on Rudy also sounds like a tribute to the end of A Day in a Life off Sgt. Peppers. The Beatles being a major influence.