"Breakfast in America" Written & Composed by Roger Hodgson of Supertramp
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2013
- Roger comments on his evergreen classic, Breakfast in America: "It's consistently one of the most popular songs in the set and it just seems to ignite a wave of joy in the audience when they hear the first chords. Never could I have imagined when I wrote this song at age 19 that it would be gaining in popularity, if that is even possible, over 40 years later. It's the playful, fun, jubilant quality that people love to hear and sing along to." ~ Roger Hodgson
Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp, wrote & composed Breakfast in America, including all of the arrangements, when he was in his teens before he co-founded the band. Roger's Breakfast in America, the title track off the blockbuster album, was ruling the radio airwaves around the world in 1979. See Roger performing Breakfast in America & more in concert - / rogerhodgson or www.RogerHodgson.com
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"Breakfast in America" is one of the most successful and beloved albums in all of rock history. It went on to sell over 20 million copies and still selling today. The album hit #1 in almost every country around the world & stayed at the top of the charts in many countries for a full year. Roger's other timeless classics from the album include The Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home, Child of Vision & Lord is it Mine. Roger also gave us Give a Little Bit, Dreamer, It's Raining Again, Fool's Overture, School and more. Roger was the band's chief architect & visionary when it came to arranging and producing the albums & designing the stage shows. Although Roger and Supertramp's other co-founder shared writing credit, they actually wrote & composed separately with each singing their own songs: bit.ly/1Kfgu0W
LYRICS PAGE www.rogerhodgson.com/lyrics/ly...
"Seeing Hodgson as a solo artist is every bit as entertaining as it was to see him as part of his former band, Supertramp. Fans expecting anything less than a full-scale night of hits and memories from this charismatic performer need not worry." ~Good Times Magazine
Roger's band consists of the following multi-talented musicians: Aaron Macdonald (Sax, Keys, Melodica, Backing Voc.) Bryan Head (Drums) David J. Carpenter (Bass, Backing Voc.) Kevin Adamson (Keys, Backing Voc.) Video filmed & edited by Wim Daans - London May 2013 
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Who is still listening to this gem? AZ, USA 7/11/24 💗💗💗
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Germany 😂July 2024
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I took my son-in -law to see Roger a few years ago, in Annapolis,Maryland. He surprised me by buying “Meet and Greet” tickets. Having been a Supertramp fan since I was 6 years old, I couldn’t speak when I was in front of Roger! Still, it was one of the best days of my life! He is truly a gentleman!
i agree --- me too have met him -- he was so kindly and speak like i am his neighbor -- it was fantastic
Im 70 and love these guys
Roger Hodgson is an absolute treasure. He has such an intimate rapport with his audience, and the joy and thrill he still gets from discussing his songs is a delight to behold. Hope you keep performing for many more years, Rog!
Married my wife because she loved Supertramp and tought me songs I didn't know
Taking me back to 1979! Just turned 16, got my drivers license...bought this album...Great music! Thank you, Roger
Me too at 16 back in 79, days were so good back then.
My friend Raymond loved this song. He passed away today at only 52. I'll miss him so much. I'm crying listening to this.
He's about as nice as a person can be and still absolutely kills it on stage.
The 70's was just Magic
How very true!
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Com toda a certeza! It is true!
Fuck you, your from america right?
@@juanmario6583 jealous?
That guy on saxophone is great. He made that solo his own.
It's a clarinet
Mark Rowley nah he’s right it’s a soprano sax
That's true. He's amazing
Yes, but still very much in the same nice gypsy jazz-style.
All that's needed is a cobra coming up out of a wicker basket to complete the vibe of that sax melody......
I just love his backing musicians having the time of their lives behind him. The saxofonists British impression is hilarious!
PARABÉNS GENTE DÊ DEUS
mientras escucho a estos genios tomo mates y bailo. ARGENTINA!!!!
@@mariadelcarmengalvan3694 si o q matematicas
He's from London
NOTahLOHT!!! 😂
I discovered this when I was 22, I had it on 8 track cassette and it swept me away, still does, but it's amazing to finally see the performers and I'm totally joyful to see Roger's happy performance' I've always loved Supertramp and still do , I'm now 68 !!
Me and my older brother bucky used to listen to super tramp when I was young now I'm 47 yrs old and my brother has passed away in 1986. wow memory's
Scott Buckmoyer sorry for loss of your brother I lost my brother in 1987 holding to the memories Rip
With you guys, I lost my youngest brother in 2012 - keep them in your memories!
So so sorry for the loss of your beloved Bucky. I know pain. I am Sonya, Alan's wife. Alan died in front of me eleven weeks ago of a massive heart attack. How i adored that man from northern England with all my heart for 32 years. Your brother walks with you always. What memories you share. And one day you will be embraced for all eternity.
COOL
My brother is 16 I'm going to play this for him on a roadtrip :) memories shared over good music are wonderful
I LOVED when he said “Always felt there should be more.” And motioned to the saxophonist. I love this song, and whenever it ends I always think there was more! So getting just that little bit makes me so happy!
This song makes me feel better when i hear it cose it leads me to my youngest age and reminds me a lot of old friends i had met before i miss all those people now ❤️
Agree, but not only this song, many of his songs I wanted them to keep playing it longer every time ❤
Always felt too short
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Roger Hodgsons voice is owrfect all those years later. What a freakin legend ❤
One of the few artist that still sound like they did in good old days when they came out.
I searched so long for this, I'm crying
haha me too!! that feel u get when u finally find it!!!!!!!!!!!
for me it was all thanks to my university's dining center! they were playing it in there and i recognized it from before and quickly googled some of the lyrics!
+Utonium Ph. D. Cool story bro plz tell again
What do you mean?....do, tell the story.
hi
Many things to love here - Roger's beaming smile, the audience throwing around red heart balloons, an upbeat and body-swaying tune - and to think Roger wrote it in his teens, even before the days of Supertramp!
Absolutely LOVE this song. My generation just don't do music like this. 🙄
Because we are in bad days.War every where.Strange weather and.....
Hahahaha "My generation just don't do music like this" STFU and listen more new music.
#notlikeothergirls 😂
do it yourself
english grammar is new to you ? . . .
"Always felt too short"
True, but dosen't make this song any less epic
Isn't it awesome that a young boy once wrote such a sweet song, expressing his dreams, and some time after, all his dreams became true?. Only a true gifted man like Roger can get this success. Because, yes, dreams become true if you strongly believe in them
I love this video, I was there at RAH, it was one of the most terrific shows I've ever lived! It was magic all of us together rising up our balloons and singing along and clapping and enjoying as one!
Don't miss Roger live if he plays by your area, you won't regret. I promise!
Hi, Roger. My name is Roger, also. Breakfast in America was the first record I buy when I was a teenager. I was in love with all songs of the album, and today I think I'm still in love with.
Best wishes from Valladolid, Spain. Greetings.
Love supertramp brings back good times love these guys i actully got see them in concert it was amazing
KILLER BAND! They never get the props they deserve...
True!
Onde está assim?
True - no idea why.
Totally agree with all the sentiments. I was sold on the group the first time I heard the album "Breakfast in America" when it first came out. The vocals, instrumentals, beat are so uplIfting: it all comes together. There's a lot of depth to Roger, and it reflects in his songs and music. I'd put him and the group up against anyone, any genre, any era.
Should have Decided on a different, more exciting name. The songwriting is sublime. Don't forget that they are one of the original wave of bands from the British invasion of United States scene throughout the 70s, after the Beatles, where Brit bands dominated the scene E.g. Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Elton John, David Bowie, Queen,Deep purple,The who, Cream , black sabbath and then later Iron Maiden, and the new wave of 80s e.g. Duran Duran,, sex Pistols, Phil Collins, Genesis, Depeche Mode, Et cetera.
There wasn't a lot of room for other successful bands, and small details, were vital especially, if you want from the US, e.g.Intensiity of touring, and marketing Capability of your record label
This guy is so underrated. He's done so much in the music industry and goes unaccounted for it.
You can just see in his face that he loves playing and performing.
Roger Hodgson what a sweet; warm; genuine and big hearted man! ♥️😍♥️😍♥️
You know you're a bad-ass when you can work a tuba into your rock song and it's still awesome.
Absolutely LOVE every song on Breakfast in America, especially this one.
Ciao
I wore my album out
Me too!!! One of my favorite bands and album
A great performance of a classic song.
Everyday I listen to this track it’s a legendary song !!! Love you guysssss #brit #alaska
You can just tell Roger loves performing by the absolute joy on his face during the entire performance. His voice is still so strong as well. The high notes don't even seem to be a challenge like they would be for so many others.
(2:40) "One more?"
*staring contest*
"One more."
*epic sax solo*
Exelente!!
@CESAR DANIEL HUAMAN PAHUACHO Nope, that's a soprano sax (you can see the clarinet on bottom right)
Alguien conoce el nombre del clarinetista???
@@franciscojavierneiragarcia8597 Aaron Macdonald
@@romulodavilajuarez3738 Recontra gracias, te has ganado el cielo
Always the same clear voice Roger, that's great, go ahead
I worked on a Brit base in Cyprus for 20 + years. I always imagined having Breakfast in America even though I love a full English Breakfasts with beans on toast with mushrooms, God give me strength!
If ELO,Supertramp had a concert together, that would be one hell of a concert....
Yes that would be amazing.
Hello Everette..
cannot get enough of Roger's music, its what keeps me going every day! You can see he loves what he does, making and performing music that guided all of us through so much - endless thanks and blessings Roger -
I love supertramp what a classic and he's still going
Love love love ❤️SUPERTRAMP…I was a student from Malaysia studying Design at the then Leeds Polytechinic now Leeds Beckett University in 1976.Supertramp performed at the University of Hull arranged by the Students Union……..Shan’t forget what a great performance……thank you RUclips to be able to relive such beautiful memories of Beautuful Sound❤️
I worked in a record store from the mid '70's early 80's.. When I divorced some how my ex ended up my Supertramp LP/Vinyl.. One day when my son in his 20's and living with his dad, one day he said mom!!! I think this is yours and played 3 Supertramp songs !! I was so very proud of him because he's been playing the guitar since he was 8 and doesn't read music. And his style of music is not his thing. But he found this. Guess it touched his heart and mine... Such a welcome surprise..
That amazing night at the Royal Albert Hall in London!, I had the great privilege of being present during this show, a magical atmosphere, a really special connection. Still remember nitidamente happy faces of all viewers, and how to sing and dance with Roger during the show that night. This song highlights the youth of our hearts, the adventure of life.
Although I'm sure seeing Roger in the Royal Albert Hall is amazing . . equally AMAZING is seeing him play live anywhere! I have been lucky enough to see him 7 times over the past couple years and everytime is wonderful! You feel as if he is only singing to you! . . . and the last time i saw him, he dedicated "lovers in the wind" to me and my family! priceless!
Que suerte la tuya Candido,.....
Well put Candido
AFORTUNADO
When I was in college, I was listening to this song on the radio with some friends in the dorm room. This girl among the friends said "What's this crap? What the hell is this?" I don't talk to her anymore.
DONT!
What a bitch.
She didn't know good music when she heard it 😊
He made me cry with this song, because I've came back to my chilhood. I was 11 when I listened it on and on and on. I felt in love with this song from the first time
Crime of the Century was one of the greatest albums of the 1970s; Breakfast in America just as good.
The sax player is amazing
Mason Laforest he's actually Canadian too
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@@fraserjl2533 His name is Aaron McDonald!
Positively klezmer-izing!
Love.
That saxophonist makes my hair stand on end!! God he completes this amazing song
It`s a Clarinet and i`m not complaining. I`m seeing Roger at the Royal Albert Hall on 23rd May 2019. Not long to wait. :)
Anthea Francis It’s a soprano sax not a clarinet.
Anthea Francis soprano sax not clarinet
Masterpieces never die
Man, I miss real music like this! Those were the great old days! Thank you Roger and Supertramp!
Such a Great Stage Show. Only Roger can Write such Great Music that stands the test of time, And perform it like he does Thank You Roger.... Sir David
For sure. I would add David Gilmore and Roger Watters to that list....
Yes, Roger is still touring around the world, full steam! Lots of energy, joy, and his unforgettable and unique voice! Their timeless songs always impress the audience! Adding to this, the performance of his famous hits are technically better now; and furthermore, Roger is accompanied by a fantastic band, technically perfect!
I like this song remember many things
What lovely music and clip ... Thanks ...
Supertramp - that's where the magicians of the seven notes are! Just an awesome composition!
You can never get enough of this wonderful song and wonderful singer/composer. Go Roger
The song is about a young dreamer who thinks that by going to America he will live a better life than what he has. He's unsatisfied with his girlfriend and thinks that he will find a better one in California because of the stereotype of the California model/actress/fun-lover that he has of that place. He asks his mother for kippers so that he can feel like a Texas millionaire when in reality kippers are considered lower-class fare, but in his family they're a treat. This shows that he doesn't understand his own world enough to even know what he should be striving for. He calls himself a winner (he wants to make himself seem worthy of the American dream), a sinner (maybe because he is unfaithful to his girlfriend if by thought alone), "Do you want my autograph?" (A young Roger dreaming of stardom while writing this song and tying it to the American dream), I'm a loser, what a joker" (the songwriter realizes how silly he is to dream in this way when he is only a nameless teenager). Then the teenager guards the same girlfriend, that he isn't satisfied with, jealously as he realizes that she's all he's got until he can make it to America to fulfill his dreams.
Thank you for the interpretation
Think you might be overthinking it a bit. Your explanation got more words than the song. Chill out and enjoy
+TonyP1234 I like what you think. However, you didn't write the song. Quit trying to make it your own!!
+Lacey Chapman it's not yours, either. Stop trying to control its interpretation!
+Lacey Chapman poor and overwrought interpretation of verse is the opiate of the bored and boring
That soprano sax player is killing it!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This guy is so talented and he knew how to write music and had a great band
Thanks to Roger, and Supertramp was a very great group, I still love these old songs.
INCrEDIBLE...SOUNDS THE SAME FROM YEARS AGO... :)
EDMONTON,ALBERTA,CANADA
THIS song will always recall my travel through the USA in 1979. Three months Breakfast in America..
One of my dreams is to see Roger Hodgson live ! Been listenning since 1993 .Fingers crossed that this dream comes true one day !
Last time I heard this song was 1982 in Beirut, Lebanon. It was Christmas Day . A Lebanese band played this song. It was a very nice gesture to us who were a long way from home in an impossible situation. Thank you.. I have never
forgotten.
Roger was always my favorite member of the band. When he left Supertramp, the band just went down hill. I realize that they are still together and touring without Roger (or were the last that I had heard) it is just not the same. Roger, on the other hand, has still got it going on.
This takes me back I am now 76 and remember this when I was young and being English I do get it!! thanks
Was 15 when this came out , started playing drums 3 years later , still playing 41 yrs later. Went through my rock and metal phase and didn't fully appreciate the musicianship until a decade into playing. Thank you Roger , you helped me expanded as a player.
Just couldn't help singing along, loved it, great song that really is relative for many generations, I'm just thankful it was mine that grew with Roger's musical brilliance.
What a great song!! Adolescence, school books under his arm and ... to feel important and higher ... the LP Breakfast in America. What fond memories! Roger touches our heart, yesterday, today and forever. Thanks Roger for your creations are now spoiled for us. The blonde girl from Barcelona ....
Timeless, irreplaceable, inspirational, romantic. Simply Super. Simply Supertramp...
It is super tramp. I feel in love with my wife 41 years ago listening to this fabulous band from across the pond. Thank u Band
hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.
I'm young, just 28, heard this song, searched a little to learn more about it, you wrote that said 40 years ago, and now, 40 years later, I'm listening to this and enjoy it.
Maybe in 100 years, this song, like other legendary songs from 60s to 80s, will still be listen by some people.
I like " It's raining again " too, and this song fit well with my country, it's raining 200+ days per year in Belgium.
I'm young too, just 19, and even I know this comment is too long and erroneous
come to Scotland and you wil find out what raining is.
Hahaha, yes ! Even worse :D
Jérémy Soetens logical is good too.
im 58 and remember this well from my teens plus dreamer and logical song,,great songs pity music has changed so much from those days
I just saw him live yesterday. The guy is amazing, he tried to speak our language, didn't want to leave the stage and i live in a small ass town i still cant believe it.
Breakfast in America was like one of the most sold album of 1979. Those were the peak times of Sugarstamp.
Timeless. Glad that Roger Hodgson is still at it all these years later.
He sounds just as good live
What a class act.
It really is isn't it
I NEVER GET TIRED OF LISTENING TO SUPERTRAMP
this is the best of alll🙃i am from Vladivostok and i am Russian and i proud of my country
Wonderful voice!
Saw in Westbury, NY. Great show!
alan youn
Roger knows how to entertain ... should be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame, along with Supertramp.
Love that no one get it like the British. We get u allright. Top US band.
Royal Albert Hall and Roger Hodgson what a combination!!!! Love, Love, Love Roger Hodgson's engaging, humble, sincere performances!! Go, travel to feel Roger for yourself!!
Lisa Doxrude Next year in Europe?❤️😃🍀🍾
His voice has held up well over the years.
Yeah, it really has. I don't know if he ever smoked or did anything that hurt his voice like many other musicians, but the quality of his voice at his age makes me think he didn't.
Hey Roger,These songs never age. Thank You 🙏👍🇦🇺
This song takes me back to my youth a wonderful, wonderful time, if only I had been more aware then of how important a time of my life it was, ah hind sight!
After all these years he still sounds tops. I love this video and this song. Roger is one my all time favorite artists. His songs always touch a special place in my heart; maybe it's because I can feel how much of himself he puts into it.
Steve Jackson is doesn't is is a great idea you you you you u uw to pick be be pick me up me me e to to to to to the y
You're so right. I really enjoyed his performance. Thanks, Doug
Why so many thumbs down ? sounds like the original album.. Great job Roger Hodgson. Good seeing you on stage again.
Last time i saw Roger live in London! No more to say, it was such a goal and a pride!
Am I glad I was was brought up in 70's, yes I was, the music was just awesome.
That was AWESOME! ! ! Man Roger's voice still sounds amazing! ! ! I sure hope he comes to Buffalo Ny!
Hi ~ You will be pleased to know that Roger will be coming to Niagara Falls on November 7! You can find out more info on Roger's tour page - www.rogerhodgson.com/documents/tour.html. We hope to see you there!
How about Batavia
Have hit replay on this about 15 times so far
AECEntertainment I love America
Anon B no need to be rude, plum.
Anon B are you boring?
Im doing replay everyday after work, IM FROM MEXICO Im listening supertramp since I was at high school
AEC Hey I know this is old but have you heard of looping?
1979 I Was teenager 14 years
Listening this Song 'till now a days
This quiet British orquestra
It's a beautiful song and Roger has the best voice.
My teens
That clarinet player is CLASS.
they had so much fun with this, you can tell
+Selena Lamothe love it when the other musicians look at each other and laugh and smirk, looks amazing
Hans Muller I know, you can really tell its much more than a performance for them, its fun!
The talent pool here is overflowing.
I am fom Los Angeles California and I love this song so much❤❤❤
I remember listening to Breakfast in America with my stepsister almost everyday driving to high school on 8 track!!
I still listen them... I love you Supertramp😎😎
Oh man, how I loved this song when it came out...and love it now! Had this album and played it constantly!
I never heard this on the radio much. After the first three songs they were a bit overplayed. BIA is one of the best albums of all time. Perfectly constructed.
Listening to this in 2021 after one of those dreams is like reality, with my boyfriend traveling the world in my twenties,( memories of the 90s) just had to make myself a cheese n onion crusty roll, what we used to have on the road, and just happened to have the ingredients in the house, omg so excited!! Clap hands!! .. half HR later.. rewind song ten times at least.. so enjoyed my early morning snack n memories, back to bed now, bless Rick n supertramp. love to all
Yes
your songs are my younghood and sweet memories.. thank you very mıch sir,thanks you..