"Breakfast in America" Written & Composed by Roger Hodgson of Supertramp

Roger Hodgson co-founded Supertramp in 1969 and was the driving force behind what fans call the 14 golden years of the band. He wrote, sang, and arranged the enduring rock standards that made Supertramp a worldwide phenomenon with album sales in excess of 60 million. Roger not only gave us “Breakfast in America,” but also other timeless classics such as "Give a Little Bit," “Dreamer," "The Logical Song," "Take the Long Way Home," "It's Raining Again," "Fool's Overture,” “School,” and many more.
Roger wrote and 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. "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 and stayed at the top of the charts in many countries for a full year. Roger was Supertramp's chief architect and visionary when it came to arranging and producing the albums and designing the stage shows. Although Roger and Supertramp's other co-founder shared writing credit, they actually wrote and composed separately with each singing their own songs: bit.ly/1Kfgu0W
“Breakfast in America is 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 is currently on tour. Every concert is a powerful emotional journey and his passion for his music and his art shines through in the magic and intimacy that is felt by the audience, as with this June 26, 2018 show in Rotterdam, Netherlands. For tour details, visit www.RogerHodgson.com or / events .
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[@brtkptn]

I'm getting sentimental when I hear this song. Precious memories to my childhood, I still remember exactly the moment in the record store where I bought this LP.

[@anthonyconnor4193]

A work of Art, what a genius Rodger Hodgson is

[@TheSalmuse7]

yep!

[@tylerdavis6457]

Love the sax

[@55thealamo]

The joy of seeing him at the London Palladium a couple of years ago.....truly brilliant...his voice has lost none of the brilliance as when he was with Supertramp!

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi, how are you doing. I trust you are safe and in good health.........I'm looking for new friend OK!

[@mikem1257]

What a great song! Roger and his tight band is sounding better than ever. Can't wait to see them when they come to Pa in 2 weeks. Roger's concerts are always 2+hours of pure joy filled with great music from Roger's Supertramp days as well as a few gems from his solo work. If you have the opportunity to go to a show, take it.

[@lfh1973]

Mike Morton how was it??

[@mikem1257]

It was phenominal. One of the best shows I have ever attended. Roger sounded great and the band didn't miss a beat even with two new members. I also had the opportunity to attend the sound check, which was very interesting, and met Roger after the show. He is truly a warm and caring person. I would highly recommend attending one of his shows if you have the chance. We are already planning on going to London next May to see him (and do a bit of sight- seeing).

[@nathannever7209]

One of the best piano intros in rock history!

[@TheSalmuse7]

You think thats good you should listen to some of the piano solos in the albums!

[@bk71259]

I see there are two people that are either tone deaf or just don't know Great music when they hear it. What an unbelievable show this man puts on!!! I've seen him 5 times now and I hope I get to see him 5 more times, if not more...

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi Bill, how are you doing. I trust you are safe and in good health.........I'm looking for new friend OK!

[@paulelliott3220]

Never gets old like we all do Still sounds as damn fine as it did way back Played by the amazing Roger and band, very cool indeed

[@nakatan8047]

Supertramp is one of the greatest bands I have ever listened to. Great song!

[@TheSalmuse7]

Go listen to all of the albums when you get the chance if you havent already. Absolute pearls every one of them

[@MrUnstoppable1964]

Roger looks very good. Best Wellness !!

[@marcfnp90]

Timeless classic! Such a gem! I love it!

[@2minstral]

One of the best shows to see featuring an emotional evening of magic. ;-)

[@fenrislyulf8861]

Best band, ever.

[@nuskysa]

Thanks for sharing this classic. One of the highlights in the shows. What a sound! What a voice! And, I love to see how much fun Roger and the band feel on stage. All these good vibes are reflected in the audience to set up the most uplighting shows ever. Looking forward to enjoy his shows in Spain next August (two of them already sold out, by the way). So, c'mon, go and get your ticket to experience this astonishing performance!

[@mariaaparecidagoncalvesaza6972]

Roger Hodgson.perfeito..Michael Ghegan fenomeno.Imortais.Deuses

[@adishtavi9645]

I love you Roger!!!!!

[@tedsoriano136]

BREAKFAST IN AMERICA WRITTEN & COMPOSED BY ROGER HODGSON OF SUPERTRAMP DES TRÈS BONS SOUVENIRS QUI SONT DANS MON CŒUR

[@MexSax]

Awesome song, one of my favorites from Supertramp ! This soprano sax solo was wonderful !! Big like #2 ! 🌈🌈🎷🎷👏👏🌟🌟🌟

[@thisvinyl7151]

Mex Sax a great song performed by an amazing musician!

[@MexSax]

ThisVinyl you here ! Cheers my friend 😉🎶🎶

[@thisvinyl7151]

Mex Sax I really should put up a new video soon! I’ve got some time to upload to the channel again! Your channel is certainly doing very well also. Keep up the work over there!

[@MexSax]

ThisVinyl thanks my friend ! I have the 🛎 on with your channel, will wait for your new content ! 😉🎷

[@deanbritton7635]

Timeless! Wonderful, I was in 6th grade and this brings me back to such a great time.

[@ruthfeeney9441]

Supertramp great band love this song xx

[@romelovesdan]

Still pulling it off to near perfection! Thanks for the special treat.

[@adrianadias1667]

SIMPLESMENTE FENOMENAL❤❤❤AMOO SUPERTRAMPS...

[@maartjepadt3335]

Awesome! Great man Roger Hodgson is. So happy we were there!

[@richardenrinske]

Concert in Rotterdam. I enjoyed the concert every minute, fantastic! Thanks Roger for the beautiful music.

[@sakismandratzis6353]

That's a wonderful song my friend You're a great artist🎶🎵🎙

[@MissAzul2]

I have listened to this song in a while cos my mom loves your music a lot.. Hope u decides to comeback to Lima Peru! ✌

[@CarissaCiociola]

LOVE!! So cheery, buoyant and uplifting! This one ALWAYS brings a smile to my face and heart when Roger starts with those perfectly punctual, jubilant notes of the song :0) Singing along with all heart, just great FUN!

[@CarissaCiociola]

Alright, I'll admit - I just watched it again, twice. Couldn't help it, it's brilliant :-D

[@sergiocardoso1129]

Roger Hodgson- The Master

[@cauteren]

beatiful song its more loud than other songs

[@ldemultiplay]

I like this Song!

[@HeavyMetalNerd]

Just plain awesome.😋👍

[@craigcampbell8560]

Supertramp is easily one of the most underrated bands of all time. Out of all of their great songs, this one is actually my favorite.

[@facundo407]

Te esperamos en ARGENTINA ! Maestro!

[@gary9432]

Brilliant !

[@kencrabtree9197]

Rogers doing 2 shows at the Royal Albert Hall next year . Take my advise , if you get the chance don’t miss out . These are fantastic live , such skill and craftsmanship . A wonderful wonderful band live

[@ralphjahrling5264]

Awesome !!!!!

[@ferchoflores5152]

la mejor cancion

[@alberto1105]

Great Roger!!!!!

[@Valerie-qe3di]

I love you Roger !

[@alexckelly1]

The "Girlfriend lines" in this song are my all time favorite lyrics! Thanks! :)

[@jujubee8638]

Been loving Supertramp since 70's..

[@Candyflyfish]

Wow !!, fantastic video of this great timeless classic. Impressive to enjoy Roger live, a unique experience, unforgettable moments.

[@tinostabile3256]

Incredible. Spot on. Live... just like the record. Looking forward to seeing you in the fall. A dream come true and with my first born to attend the awesome event. Thank you for posting this. Certainly makes my senses salivate with anticipation. A huge fan from Canada

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi Tino, how are you doing. I trust you are safe and in good health.........I'm looking for new friend OK!

[@simoneloch8306]

Wie ich diese Musik mag!!Ich bin mit Ihr Erwachsen geworden. Super

[@dougiedavids7363]

Wonderful performance.

[@ljarseneau]

Absolutely amazing

[@yucelmustafaumar3444]

Great...

[@rockandpiltvpilromi]

Maravillosa versión en vivo de uno de los clásicos más grandes de la historia de la música!! Me alegra verte de gira querido Roger!! Ojalá pueda disfrutarte muy pronto en mi país, Argentina!! Te amo!! Sos un genio!!💜💗💖❤🎸🎸🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵💓💓💓

[@ericfellner3524]

Great song, been a fan of the group since I was a teenager. This stuff never gets old.

[@zoilyaptruiz6925]

I love Supertramp Music from Roger Hudson, excellent,, congratularion and greetings from Peru,,

[@geyver4446]

C'est du bonheur dans les oreilles cette chanson. Merci Monsieur Hodgson (y)

[@v1rotait23]

Simply a superb and quirky song (from a 70s N 80s SuperTramp kid!) - Jumbos, America, California, girlfriends, kippers! amazing syncopation, fantastic soprano sax playing, use of the whole tempo and dynamic ranges.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

All these great comments, AND, listen to how the song has aged. Amazing. I’m so moved.

[@luis196950]

Un genio, muy grande, como persona y como artista.

[@TheSalmuse7]

I still feel sad it is almost impossible to find original Supertramp songs on here. I absolutely adore your work Roger. You are probably one of my all time favourite lyricists too and all round musicians. I stopped listening to Supertamp after you left the band, I cant tell you how devastated I was at the time as I was absolutely obsessed with Supertramp. I dont think I would be exaggerating to say I was and remain one of your top fans! You were such a drivng and prominent force and a lead member in there, and Supertramp was by far my favourite band. I had ALL the albums and each one was a carefully crafted gem in its own right, even the hastily put together Crisis what Crisis, it is also one of MY favourite albums. But I miss seeing Ricks stuff too, and the other band members you worked so well together with, and the younger genertion dont get chance to see those old classic concerts and songs also from when you were together. You still have that Supertramp sound though and have not lost any of your talent, many think your voice even better, and I cant wait to see and hear you. Im SO so excited you are touring this year and I will be getting my ticket for a special birthday present :-)

[@georgessiam378]

This is an amazing live performance ! thanks roger Hodson !

[@coolcat6303]

Such a lively melodic song and yet the audience looks deader than a door nail.

[@FabioTitoMontefinale]

Fantástico como siempre :) :) :)

[@luis196950]

sensacional.

[@larryrubin5150]

From Now On. Amazing amazing song This so g and so many of Roger's com positions

[@Pilotfly2023]

Very good!... Renato - São Paulo - Brasil

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi, how are you doing. I trust you are safe and in good health.........I'm looking for new friend OK!

[@lucimarnascimentogomes5207]

Son todas bueno música

[@nadiadekkari2461]

roger hodgson pomfret ♥

[@manuelag.h.7471]

Roger i love that Voice! THE BEST ❤

[@josemanuelberodia3631]

ohhhhhhh fantastic increible y eterno para mi , como siempre, grandisimo roger hodgson

[@steinderbush]

Rodger is a musical genius, all the best to him!!!!

[@PunishedFelix]

nice

[@MinbadTheFourth]

Wow

[@garidavid]

Es una obra de arte musical, amo sus música.

[@carlacouto1630]

... Obrigada pelas "maravilhosas" lembranças, viagem à infância, e acima de tudo, pela fantástica música... Gostaria muito de vos ver na cidade do "Porto", Quem sabe, Talvez no próximo ano?!?!...

[@victoriatebeest2676]

Beautiful recording

[@charozubillagamadrazo5964]

Maravillosos y grandiosos shows ,con un talento imponente , es todo un lujo asistir a ellos ,nadie se los puede perder!!

[@miguelitoramirez214]

Tremendo grupazo SUPERTRAMP viva Roger Hodgson

[@vicentalcala3047]

Nos vemos en alicante ROGER FOREVER

[@kleitonjunio9213]

Eu aqui no Brasil amo essa música!!!!

[@ashratempel5094]

Timeless classic

[@felixgarcianazco9496]

THE BEST GRAT GREAT

[@glaucocarvalho]

Very good! I'd like to watching again in Brazil. I watched in 2012 Campinas-SP but I'd like know Roger Hodgson and band. I wait you here.

[@rannedyslopez4562]

Amo esta cancion

[@drcrappy]

See you at the 2nd of September in Hannover, Germany! Can't wait! 😊

[@brazalete1416]

Estamos a final de 2020 si en puede decir que esto es letra, música , melodía , ritmo , sincronía de armonía al oído . No me canso de escuchar este lindo grupo .

[@lienedepaula3154]

Amei.

[@rogerhodgsonspain8897]

Bienvenidos todos al nuevo #BreakfastinAmericaWorldTour 2018 de #RogerHodgson .Las fechas en España se van acercando,todos los que asistais por primera vez a sus shows os llevarèis una noche y recuerdos increìbles,los que somos habituales desde hace años no podremos resistir verlo de nuevo. Saludos a todos ,animaos y dejad vuestras impresiones y sensaciones aquì escritos,gracias.... A divertirse Señores. www.RogerHodgson.com or www.Facebook.com/RogerHodgson.... Other ways to connect with Roger: www.Twitter.com/RogerHodgson www.Instagram.com/RogerHodgson For authentic signed merchandise: www.RogerHodgsonStore.com

[@ferchoflores5152]

genial

[@clemlec7004]

trop cool

[@alberto1105]

Ya tengo mis entradas para Alicante desde hace meses :)

[@obstbaum36]

yes, when I was a child ♪♫

[@lucineavieiradasilva5042]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@jessicaantonopulos430]

unico stilo de musica no hay comparacion no es rock no es pop

[@edsroraphael]

Clássico

[@argentik82]

I absolutely adore that clarinet solo. Do you know if it's some klezmer influence?

[@charlesheier277]

it has a very klesmer ring

[@joseassuncao5598]

MAGNIFICOCOCOCOCOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi, how are you doing. I trust you are safe and in good health.........I'm looking for new friend OK!

[@victoriatebeest2676]

Oh the jokes, xoxox

[@vintagesynthesizers]

White custom Roland RD-2000?

[@LegacyProductionsOrg]

Write something new Roger. You left Supertramp saying you needed more time and space to producer your large backlog of music. Since 1982, we haven't received your promise.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi, how are you doing. I trust you are safe and in good health.........I'm looking for new friend OK!

[@FrancescoBellringer]

It was better with Aaron and Kevin 😒

[@clovissimard3099]

e I am an america ! Not an Joe Biden !

[@hiddeninthesnowwe]

What terrible lyrics. Oh well xD