A Literalist Reaction to School by Supertramp

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John has been a MUSIC LOVER since he was born. Problem is, he rarely knows or fully grasps the lyrics. Dave, on the other hand, has never heard or rarely overheard the music John chooses to play him, but tends to take lyrics literally, often to comical ends.
We did not write nor do we own the Copyright for the song used in this Educational Video. This is a real, honest reaction to a song Dave have never consciously heard before and/or listened to with intent. Any "facts" spewed by John Doh are based more on his remembrances than on any actual research. Please feel free to correct him.
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Songwriters: Richard Davies / Roger Hodgson
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[@justineapril7922]

One of the best opening tracks in prog. "School" is probably my favorite Supertramp song. I will say one more thing: I find it almost sacrilegious to play only "School" without the following song, "Bloody Well Right." Okay, okay, okay...the parent album, 'Crime of the Century' needs a full and complete listen!! Peace! ✌🎼

[@LiteralistReactions]

Doh, here... Bloody Well Right is on the short list of Supertramp reactions for Dave. Sit tight.

[@scottdpublic]

Yes indeed! We always played those two together back in the day because on the LP they ran together without the usual dead time, and now it sounds weird for School to just fade out without the abrupt start of BWR mid-fade. This channel is bringing back a ton of fond memories. Thanks guys!

[@don-o-seven1437]

I forgot about this song. Had Paris Live on vinyl. A floormate Freshman year borrowed it and left it on his amp. Melted it. I have a few of their albums but not this song. Forgot how much I missed it (since 1986). Thank for this and all the prog reactions. Subscribed.

[@rk41gator]

“If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, then you deserve it.” Frank Zappa

[@Mike80528]

Love Supertramp (not as much as Rush, but a great band), and love Dave's reactions...

[@Rand_Althor1966]

i totally agree

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

Rush and Supertramp? Rush doesn't even sing in proper English. No comparing the two unless I never got high on the right dope.

[@gdavho8778]

The man who wrote the Hardy Boy books used to live across the street from us. He was Brian McFarlane's (HNIC analyst for many years) father Les McFarlane but he used a ghost name on the books. My mother used to take him grocery shopping once in a while. I was only about 3 or 4 years old so I don't really have any recollection of him. BTW Supertramp is my all time favorite band. Enjoyed the reaction!

[@EPhotoAlbum]

Love the reaction. Love the format between never hearing it and John knows it well.

[@LiteralistReactions]

Doh, here... Thanks much, Dwight! We're really two friends doing what we do. Keep tuning in, I'm certain our post-reaction talks, which occasionally roll off topic, will take on a life of their own.

[@pitchfork78ify]

This is the thinking mans music reaction channel for sure. Love it. I enjoy seeing your reactions and input on the songs, as everyone has a different view through the mind prism and you can learn alot from others. Thanks Dave, and JD :-D

[@LiteralistReactions]

Doh, here... another fine bouquet of flowers for Dave and I. Thanks so much. We won't always do thinking-man songs... Like when we hit Kiss and Ted Nugent... but I do like me some prog.

[@pitchfork78ify]

@@LiteralistReactions To quote Dave Grohl from the Rush RRHF induction, .... "This is far from my Kiss records with such great works of literature like "Love Gun" and "Lady's Room" :-D

[@mrbill1390]

This is still my favorite Supertramp song. I love the harmonica intro (reminds me of Charles Bronson in Once Upon a Time in the West) and the piano break is one is outstanding.

[@jeffhauf5598]

Great song choice. If he likes extra sounds in songs Fools Overture would be interesting to see what he thinks.

[@Rand_Althor1966]

great one guys. if i had to pick a favorite supertramp song it would be bloody well right. you should take a look at Triumph. lots of love guys

[@LiteralistReactions]

Thanks, Rand!

[@Mike80528]

Triumph is another great band. The only Christian Rock band I could ever stand. Not at all preachy, and yet wholesome, and they still rock.

[@LiteralistReactions]

Doh, here... I could google this, but while I knew they had positive lyrics and some Biblical themes, were they considered a Christian Rock band? I'm pretty certain they were not embraced by the Christian Radio community. The Christian themes in Kansas songs were ignored by the same community and it wasn't until Kerry Livgren publicly announced he was leaving secular music to focus on Christian themes that he was paid attention to.

[@Rand_Althor1966]

@@LiteralistReactions ya I never thought of them as a christian band at all, ever. but i can kinda see how they might be seen as such

[@scottdpublic]

@@Mike80528 Fight the good fight every moment, every minute, every day! I loved Triumph! I only got to see them live once though. I always wanted them to open for RUSH - two smoking Canadian three-piece rock bands on the same ticket!

[@rk41gator]

Wildly different.....boy, do I see Genesis coming!

[@waligerber9410]

They know the term for mary and jane but he said it was at that time the most used name for women!

[@inJesusname1992]

Nice reaction guys

[@chris4973]

First saw Supertramp in ‘76. Still one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen (and there’s tough competition… Zappa, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, The Who, ELP, Gong, Ray Charles with the Rev. Al Green, David Bowie, the Tubes, Tom Waits, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Weather Report, Neil Young, Chick Corea, Deep Purple, War, Earth, Wind and Fire, Chicago, Crosby, Stills and Nash, P Funk, Bob Dylan, The Alan Parsons Project, The Fifth Dimension, Yes, Genesis, Robin Trower, King Sunny Ade, the Dead, the Eagles, Elton John, Stanley Clarke, Buddy Guy, Billy Cobham, George Duke, Dave Brubeck 5, Steely Dan, Jorma Kaukonen, Steve Miller, Blue Magic, ELO, the Moody Blues, Rush, Randy Bachman, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, Jethro Tull, Kansas, Aerosmith, Heart, Bad Company, Queen, Alice Cooper, Herbie Hancock, ELO, BTO, Fleetwood Mac, George Straight, Seals and Crofts, Grand Funk, Ronnie Laws, Paul McCartney, Tony Joe White, Peter Paul and Mary, Joe Walsh, the Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Cliff and and Third World, Bêla Fleck and the Flecktones, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, America, Elvis Costello, Asia, Return to Forever, Peter Gabriel, the Dukes of September, Ringo Starr’s All Star Band, Buddy Miles, Stanley Jorden, Corrine Bailey Rae, Jefferson Starship, Rick Wakeman, Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt… I haven’t even begun to dig into classical artists( Rostrapovitch, Yo Yo Ma, Galway, the Chinese symphony orchestra, the Russian symphony orchestra…) Marcel Marceau… and MANY, MANY more…… Just saying… Supertramp was special!

[@LiteralistReactions]

That's quite a resume', Chris!

[@chris4973]

Just recently, video of old concerts are now available on line. Not just Paris ‘79, but older concerts. Apparently the rued between Davies and Hodgson has been resolved enough to finally permit those of us who are diehard! fans to relive some of their great shows. This band spent more money than most on their sound system. I have rarely heard better sound at any other concert (perhaps Pink Floyd…)

[@chris4973]

Fued, not rued

[@scottdpublic]

Good choice! Also recommend: Rudy.

[@LiteralistReactions]

also added to the request list

[@scottdpublic]

@@LiteralistReactions You won't regret it. The guitar work on that one is phenomenal! And I know Dave will appreciate the atmospherics.

[@ALTEREGOWORLD617]

That song done again in the 2000's would be Give a Little Bit possibly

[@LiteralistReactions]

Doh, here... thanks, Alan!

[@rk41gator]

Two degrees are never a waste, please. Unless you learned NOTHING. Super choice. Great soulful vibe with wonderful transitions. Sound like we are ready for some LOGIC. No? More prog (not RUSH). I do like Rush, however.

[@geniousatqw]

Your music mirrors your mind Song suggestion: Brother Where You Bound Album: Brother Where You Bound This is post Hodgson

[@LiteralistReactions]

Doh, here... I'll take a look at it. I remember post Hodgson as being somewhat 'pedestrian', musically. Even Famous Last Words seemed to be watered down to me a bit.

[@geniousatqw]

More like a movie soundtrack There's an extended video version Better Days was a radio track at the time Theatrical to say the least Hodgson went on to have a solo career starting with In the Eye of the Storm I recommend you explore his catalogue

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

He paused the song at exactly the wrong spot.

[@_Shadoh_]

What happened with the guy on the right? Is he sitting in the dark or why is he barely visible?

[@LiteralistReactions]

John Doh here... If you read our bio it may help, but I am advised against being recognizable by legal counsel at this time.