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- Roger Hodgson tells the story behind 'The Logical Song' by Supertramp. A short documentary by Top 2000 a gogo from 2012 (Dutch Public Television).
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Logical Song is one of the most perfect pop songs of all time, it hasn't lost a fibre of substance or soulfulness in all these years
It really is perfect. This is one of those perfect songs you can't beat. You can do something different and also perfect, but you'll never top this song.
Not a huge Supertramp fan, in terms of their whole body of work, but when this song, or "Goodbye, Stranger" come one the radio I'm filled with true joy.
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
Andy B, because it doesn’t have any substance or soul
@@OneGuitarist:
Exactly---it's a marvelous, catchy little R&B with philosophical lyrics that I've always loved, period.
The Logical Song pretty much explains all of our problems. When I was kid hearing this brought tears to my eyes because I realized I wasn't crazy and I wasn't alone in all of this.
@Red Nexican LOL
It's been helping me in the same way as an adult for decades. I know exactly what you mean by "crazy" and it's really tough to be torn between those two worlds inside of yourself. One is only held together by yourself and a few singers or writers, etc, who echo the things that you're seeing and feeling on the deepest level. The other is the false, performing you that's supported by an entire society of others behaving and acting in a likewise manner (mostly unconsciously). You doubt your own consciousness (intuition) because it gets such minimal support. But the unconscious performing you has the entire society backing it up because that's the way we're supposed to be in order for this clockwork horror to keep ticking along, ensuring that the one-eyed man remains king!
This. Oh, sweet christ, this...
This song meant everything to me as a teenager.
Those that never spent time and energy researching real history, have never connected to reality. Ruling class controlled schools, TV, movies, etc, will never connect you with the truth. Truth seeking is a individual thing that no one will support you in doing. Only mocking, putdowns by people that are very afraid of what they may learn talking to you.
I was 13 in the summer of 1979 when Breakfast In America was #1 on the charts. Such wonderful memories of my youth. I was also really getting into bands like Rush, Yes, etc. and got my first guitar on Christmas 1980. Roger still sounds amazing, and it's nice to hear about his inspiration for writing these songs. Bob Seger said it best: "Today's Music Ain't Got The Same Soul... I Like That Old Time Rock 'n Roll".
One of my very favorites of all times.
Music is the sound track of our lives.
What a great fantastic songwriter singer and musician!
What a great songwriter! The movie Magnolia made me fall in love with this song😌
What a great movie and soundtrack.
But wasn't "Goodbye Stranger" in Magnolia ?
Because of the way he writes lyrics. I always found him fascinating. I love Sumpertramp!!
I had the great pleasure of being at a Supertramp concert (Crisis? What Crisis?) in Sydney (1976 maybe) and the greater pleasure of reliving the genius of Hodgson in Sydney (about 2014), when he took the audience on a tour of his mind and the background to those excellent songs.
A wonderful experience then, both times, and I still get a huge kick out of listening to his music, loud.
Amazing talent. Equally amazing and beautiful human being. Roger, please get my wife and I backstage in Milwaukee (you're sold out, naturally). Last year she said your performance was the best entertainment she's ever seen in her life! I have to agree. I'll bring a plate - and spirits.
I like this guy...I really like this guy...
I honestly don't care about the story behind the song . I like the song I like most of Supertramps songs.
A style of their own worth listening to.
What more could anyone ask for?
... Happy New Year Roger 😊 ...
A genius, but he left Supertramp for ego, Jhon Helliwel said it, and the songs with the band he and Davies founded never can be compared with his solo career, Supertramp was a superior level.
I always loved Supertramp growing up but never quite realized this man's genius. I do now!
I concur.
you posted your comment 11 months ago. I am in the future .
wouldn't that be amazing. cheers to you. I hope my comment " pops-up" on your phone, and makes you smile ( even if for a nano-second).
what's the chances?
12 months later I have the very same experience about Roger and his songs. I am impressed with this man and this video!
I own vinyl Supertramp albums. Playing them on a record player gives me a nostalgic feeling. I love this music.
Crime of the Century and Breakfast in America still remain significant pieces of musical accomplishment.
P. Alex
Both great albums. Never tired of them.
Both albums can easily be in the top ten albums of all time & deservingly should be!
I've always thought the Crime of the century album never got the credit it deserves. It's a great progressive rock album.
Don't forget about Crisis? What Crisis? and Even in the Quietest Moments. Also great albums.
...👌
Hasn't lost a bit of his voice, such a gift.
he is :"deaf as a post": it is such a disability ( hearing loss ). He is still great to see him perform
Roger Hodgson is such a deep guy. I could listen to him speak all day.
You and me both Spirit Drive He and I are def 'birds of a feather' and rarities as well always nice to see one of us in the wild.....
Anybody else here who feels like Roger Hodgson Really Really understands you...… Logical song, Dreamer, Goodbye Stranger..... ??
@@alien6740 He is a proper sage, a very wise man indeed.
@@alien6740 Don't forget "Fool's Overture"!
He is and wish the same .. but the basic thing is we all have to love eachother.
I had no idea Roger was such a deeply spiritual person. It's something I've honestly missed in music since John Denver passed away. So this will give me the best excuse to listen to more of his songs.
Blows my mind how many incredible songwriters hail from a tiny little island in the North Atlantic.
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Yep .
Check my songs out on ut
I’m from that tiny bit of rock also.
That was absolutely precious! Roger said these songs are his babies, his children. Yes! Thank you Roger for your service to humanity. Love how you shine your light!
Pulls out a perfectly tuned 12 string guitar in the woods, magic!
I've been married to a guitarist for 30 years and I've learned they can pull out a perfectly tuned guitar just about ANYWHERE!😉
I keep wondering if this is the one he got from his father. Guess it must be
@@jordybeukeboom539 I'd guess that most-precious guitar of his father's is safely stashed at home.
@@kenhoward3512 Right. And I'm guessing it was a 6 string too.
Wonder if it's above Nevada City in the beautiful Sierras where he's lived since the end of the 70s.
That moment you realize that musicians are really just philhopsophers with instruments.
the good ones anyway.
Music Power: So so true.... It's that ' EUREKA!!!" kind of moment where all the loose ends just sort of come together (Riiight Now ***…. sorry just couldn't resist) ;oP
ttaibe: YES!
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
The good ones like Mr. Hodgson anyway.
POWERFUL STATEMENT, "we are taught how to perform and focus on the outside and we ignore the inside of our lives"
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
School is not meant to be a new-age retreat where students spend their time contemplating the meaning of life. You are there to build a foundation of knowledge that can help you survive in a very competitive world. Much of that requires discipline and hard work.
Thought the same.. one of our great teachers
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Logical reasoning behind the scenes. Flat earth truth about everything important
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I was sent off to boarding school, in 1978, at the age of 8 for 10 years.
So, as you can imagine, I have always identified with the sentiment in the song.
for me 1974 to 1977 ---- and I recall so many kids at school were understandably enamoured with Supertramp. Personally, I found my solace when I discovered Stevie's, Songs in the Key of Life.
My parents also divorced when I was 11, and I've not seen my dad in about 35 years. He didn't leave me a guitar, but he did leave behind some vinyl, among which was "Breakfast in America", an album I have loved ever since.
terribly sad for you.
have you not tried to find him
Parents can do worse!
What a talented and open person Roger is. Some of my favorite music ever came from that man.
Great song and there is a wonderful new spiritual practice.
This song reminds me of my childhood and when I was older and understand the lyrics, I realised it was about my life. My mother screaming I had to be realistic and not a dreamer, that I should learn at school, and not just staring out of the window in my schoolclass. That I had to stop dreaming and fantasising, but be rational and for Gods sake study for a job to earn a living.
My parents were desperate that I never find a job. So I did my best, with ups and lots of downs, learnt to be a nurse, earnt money, got realistic and wasnt feeling happy at all.
Long story short, I couldn’t work anymore as a nurse because of a disease, and finally find my old self again. Now I dance, I sing, I sell my art and feel that that is who I am.
So you went from an ant to a cricket.
Progress?
You're bloody well right❤
Haha, that's a Rick Davies song!
Misters Brock & Lord LOL We seem to share a sense of humor. I tried to think of clever response but failed Abort/ Retry later perhaps.
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
It’s a rare gift to be able to take a complex idea or emotion, and then distill it down into a song that others can hear and be made to feel understand what the artist was trying to convey. Roger has that gift.
When he sits down at the piano and rattles out his songs like that, it really makes you realise what a class act he is.
Late 1980s, I had to take an ethics course as part of engineering studies. I enjoyed the course. The final time we had class was kind of laid back. During this last class, the teacher played "The Logical Song" during the final class, that stuck in my memory. The ethics class was a good compliment to our studies, it meant something. I wish more people had the opportunity to take, and learn from, an ethics course. Somehow that thread winds back to the innocence of youth.
I love this song more than I can describe. Breakfast in America is a masterpiece of an album.
Even in the quietest moments is one of my favorite songs of all time. A true masterpiece.
Roger has held onto his voice for all these years. That gentle over-pronunciation of certain words.
the 70s were so good all that great music
Now here is something so very true that I don't listen frequently.
...and so much more.
Such a wonderful human being and he has blessed us with so many amazing songs. Thanks for everything Roger!
At age 16 I spent a summer in Paris as part of an exchange program. Placed with a French family there, along with two "french brothers" I had a 21 year old drop dead gorgeous "sister" who played Breakfast in America over and over for the seeming few minutes she spent at home. Upon returning to the States first thing I did was buy that album and play it over and over... for many years.
giggity
If you want to feel God, put 10,000 hours of practice into an instrument.
Yes sir, I do believe you're on to something 😉
10,000 hours into anything. I am a carpenter, and at 10,000, the Devine comes in.
Isn't it amazing?
@KellyDeanBishopatgmaildotcom great Kerry piece to start it off!
Do you mean musical instrument?
I grew up in the late 70s and 80s listening to Supertramp they were one of the best
Roger Dale McKinney oh indeed, and somehow by recently going back to my hometown for a month and a half, I rediscovered Supertramp all over again and it’s been truly magical.
Concordo plenamente. É bom ouvir novamente Supertramp, ótimas recordações.
@@celso6780 no comprende
I'm so jealous. I was born 91 and always wish I got to experience the 70s and 80s.
@@rogerdalemckinney2889 google translate is good for that.
I hope he knows how iconic Supertramp is and always will be.
Wow......I thank your Father for leaving that guitar......I never knew you but this video....this video...I feel a deep connection to you. That song has haunted me since I was a child....I too have searched all my life for him...I now live in South Korea where I study with monks. I finally left it all to seek the Father of all. I thank God for you brother
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From a man who listened to you as a young boy....
When Trevor Rabin left Yes, he worked with Roger on songs that were never released. I wish they'd be released someday.
I love Supertramps "Take the long way home"!🤘
It's been exploited to much for car tv commercials too much downunder
@@rods6405 That's horrible. It's one of the most soulful songs ever written.
Man I wish I could've been there to hear that acoustically in the trees and mountains. This was as close as you can get - great job on a great artist.
The voice of a generation...long live the 70’s!!!!
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
I wasn't even alive then, but I love his music. Listening to the Paris live album makes me sometimes feel I wish I was there
"Even in the Quietest Moments" is one of my favorite Supertramp songs.
well you can keep it....its crap
My 2nd favourite behind Logical song
I totally agree with you, my friend.
Just because you don't like it doesn't make it' crap.
I read your comment just as the that line was being sung
What a nice guy , and a great musician..........thanks for the music Roger and Supertramp.....👍
when was a child , one of my teachers described me as " Delightfully Quirky " I was eight , the next year a teacher describes me as : Not taking his schooling seriously enough and needs to knuckle down " , I was nine , kids needs to be kids , let them find their way in their own time
Such a great musician and masterful songwriter. Really enjoyed this video.
Anyone just take a trip back to 79? Its incredible how some songs can do that to you. Hauntingly beautiful.
Logical song definitely brings up a lot of themes studied by philosophers!
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
It's never gonna be enough Roger! What a talent. Saw Supertramp in London 1983, good music never gets old. Amazing how he can pick up a song or part of the song and after all these years can still sound like the recording.
Superb! If Everyone Was Listening gets me every time :)
My favourite line is “One, Two, Three, Five”. The perfect summary of the overreach in order to sell a narrative. The missing piece. It’s what we leave out that defines our agendas perhaps more than what we include.
Oh wow! This is beautiful. What an incredible artist he is.
Man now I know why these song melody's resonate.
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
And all the birds in the trees, well they'd be singing so happily
Oh joyfully, playfully watching me
But then they sent me away...
Very nice little documentary and a glimpse into one man and his song and life
'Even in the Quietest Moments' is up there with the very best songs that I have heard in my lifetime.
A true musical genius Roger Hodson is,thanks for all your amazing masterpieces,thanks for all these beautifull moments.
Enough? Not even close. I could listen to him play for days. Those songs are so meaningful because they are him and most of us can relate, at least in some small way. Thank you for this post. ❤️
What a great musician and human being.
The depth and honesty in these lyrics is priceless. Thanks for sewing these seeds in my life.
When my Father left my Mom with 6 kids to raise I was 12 and all he left behind was his old uniforms from the Army,He faught in the Korean War.I would put on his shirts and pretend I was him.I could not understand why he did not want us.It messed with my head my whole life and the hollow feelings of not being loved.Love your kids or they will suffer their whole lives!
i can thoroughly relate to roger when he talks about the failings in the education system to teach kids about who they are as individuals and prepare them properly for adult life! Education let's countless people down!
What the man says about education is spot on. And so very very important.
I always thought his singing voice stood out. Part Geddy Lee. Part I don't know what. But I liked it.
Thanks Supertramp for my happy childhood!!!
I can relate to this song and his quest. I went to a lot of religious schools, including boarding school and I learnt that God doesn't exist. I found Supertramp in my Teens (80's) and their music was something I could relate to.
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
This guy just has it all; Musical ability, great voice and the songs he writes are just incredible. One word sums him up WOW.
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
Marchaund ...medicinal...I like that. Good choice of words.
I'm pretty sure I've spent the past 2 hours just watching "The Story Behind the Song" series. I'm enjoying this. By the way, can anybody tell me where this majestic place in the mountains is located?
Kris Milko My guess is somewhere in the Rocky Mountains
No, not enough, I wanted to hear the whole song, his voice is so soothing and what he shares up to this day it's still very true.
Well...he's bloody well right and he's got a bloody right say ;)
Supertramp stayed at my house during the Breakfast in America tour. I had no fucking idea of who they were (4 person house) and all I knew was that everyone in the house was going to San Antonio and I'd have the place to myself for once. Joy. But I will always remember that one member had a child and he had a hand puppet. And, dear lord, he was so good with it that I was just as fascinated as the kid with what he could do. This I won't forget.
I love Supertramp and Roger Hodgson so much! This was a beautiful look in to his genius in songwriting.
Roger Hodgson is absolutely one of THE BEST songwriters ever!
Sweet words from this inspired guy, not surprising he composed such beautiful songs...
Supertramp should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I'd say that nonetheless Roger did alright for himself.
Socialized Insanity
I’m a transistorized, transgenederized, transmogrified trans-human
A corporatized, commercialized, industrial-strength consumer
A goal setting, gym sweating, debt fretting freak
A social climbing net-worker that’s always on heat
I got my edumacation, majoring in indoctrination
Where they taught me to comply, to never question why
And so I’m chasing an illusion, of success that’s a delusion
That is sending me insane, exploding my brain
And as we teeter on the brink, soon to be extinct
I always have a smile, coz' I'm living in denial.
This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.
I still remember that summer in 79 where I met this georgeous girl .. wow, everytime I play this track it all appear in front of me, the warmth, love, the ..everything :-)
That guitar was his in-touch-ness with his father in the years he did not see him.
' Breakfast in America' always brings back fond memories for me of a holiday from my young teenage years.
Totally. Reminds me of my older brother and all the great albums he would buy and play in our room.
Yes, when albums tended to be great !
@ MichaelkingsfordGray ... Wrong ! I have never taken drugs in my life.
For me one of the greatest and underrated artists ever.
Roger still has that boyish charm
Right on!!!
Still one of my Favorite Bands of all time 😊
Thanks for the love and support . I decided to take out time today out of my busy schedule to get close to my fans and know their thoughts towards my career and I came across you through my official RUclips CHANNEL insight...
Wat een muzikant. De manier waarop hij zijn akkoorden "uittokkelt" op zijn 12 string is voor mij zó herkenbaar maar ook uniek. The Meaning, Even in the Quitest Moments, Along came Mary. Ik vind het nog altijd magisch en kan zijn gelijke tot nu toe niet vinden.
Should be mandatory viewing by everyone thinking of starting a band.
I was married to concert promoter Ken Cooper of Brimstone Productions in Calgary in 79 and we just had our son when he did the mid west Canada tour with them. We went horseback riding with them. Roger had his baby son with him so we had our babies shake hands. They are 40 yrs old now. Prior to their touring Canada, Ken was asst producer on the first Superman film and turned the director Dick Donner onto Supertramp and that's how they ended up on the car radio as Lois's car was getting buried.
You are not Roger
Timeless, music lives on. Even now, memories come flooding back, happy times.
I've loved this song since I first heard it when I was nine years old.
SuperTramp were never a dancing music band.They were a thinking,philosophical group,with sophisticated songs,full of great meaningful lyrics and amazing hooks. A totally unique band and sound.
A big shout of thanks to Roger's father for leaving him his guitar. I wonder if he had any inkling of his son's great musical gifts. I wonder if he took pride in his son's success I wonder if they ever got to play guitar together.
Lots of good songs on the "Breakfast in America" album, and "The Logical Song" is one of them.
Far too little of the wonderful Roger - I want to see ALL this footage!!
My daughter was born to the song Breakfast in America (quite by accident). We were in the birthing ward and the radio was on (2.15am 10/3/93 - Coast Rock FM) ... and as she was born over the air came, "Take a look at my girlfriend, she's the only one I got ..."
5:07: Forty some years later and his voice is still just perfect
Awesome channel! What an awesome person, many great songs, especially Long Way Home. Salute To Roger and Supertramp
"Enough?" Yeah mate. I'm your age and sometimes feel I have had enough, even in the quietest moments. But, the birds wake me up in the morning and tell me I'm not alone.