Give a Little Bit - Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) Writer and Composer

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. In addition to “Give a Little Bit,” Roger also gave us timeless classics such as Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Dreamer, Take the Long Way Home, School, It's Raining Again, Fool's Overture, and many more.
"Give a Little Bit has a wonderful message that makes people light up and I get them to sing with me. It really has a message that is very eternal and is needed even more today than it was when I wrote it when I was 19.” ~ Roger Hodgson
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“Give a Little Bit" may be found on Roger’s latest release, “Classics Live.” The CD is available at www.RogerHodgso... or on iTunes at apple.co/1M5cA8j. The song is also available on Roger’s “Take the Long Way Home - Live in Montreal” DVD - also available through the Store.

[@terrylight2863]

I played this song in front of the whole school addressed to one girl. Got suspended for a week. But it paid off because now we're married.

[@donnaduquaine3617]

That’s great

[@RauMichael]

Great story to tell, that‘s for sure

[@DoktorDamage]

School is RIDICULOUS. I played guitar with a drummer in a talent show at my school when I was only 15 in grade 6. We won the talent show and the next day we got $2 each for winning. I then asked my English teacher who organized the talent show at my school, if I could play my guitar at another school, (High school), where they were having another talent show. She agreed that I could play my guitar and open the show. So, I got a drive there by my brother and his best friend and just before the curtain opened, my bro's friend cranked my 100 watt amp and I proceeded to play Led Zeppelin and Rush songs on my guitar. The guitar was pretty loud and parents were plugging their ears while the kids loved it. When I went back to school the very next day, I was called into the office and the principal said I "should not have played at the talent show" at the high school, and I got the strap. How lame is that? Good for you for playing this song Terrell Clark !!! Glad you got married too !!! :)

[@daulab]

😷

[@Express-420]

@@daulab Great song please check out Supertramp - Indelibly Stamped Album Review on my channel

[@nocturnal7312]

Roger Hodgson lives right around the corner from me.

[@jimgreene3914]

Mia khalifa lives next door to me

[@jeffreydavis58]

Oh stop it you no he does not

[@prs149]

@@jimgreene3914 you lucky dog

[@donnaduquaine3617]

I bake him some bread and take it over😘

[@youtubecreaters384]

Finally...some old hard to come by footage of Supertramp in their heyday classic lineup 1970's. Great to see.

[@charlesaguilar1708]

Hey Marco.....rodgers got more! Just wait....

[@steelyman08]

@@charlesaguilar1708 Except that me mostly puts out only his live solo versions of the songs he wrote for Supertramp. He still sounds great, but nothing can touch the original Supertramp (with Hodgson & Davies) live on stage back in the seventies and early eighties. That was truly special! " Paris" is still considered one of the greatest live albums ever produced.

[@arador1968]

I grew up in the 70's and from the first time I ever heard this song, the words "See the man with the lonely eyes, just take his hand, you'll be surprised" has always spoken to me of deep meanings.

[@CarissaCiociola]

"So find yourself, we're on our way back home..." What a timeless classic and an ever-inspiring life's mantra, to "give a little bit"! It simply awes me - written by Roger from the heart, this song's message will forever and endlessly touch so many others from every walk of life and all generations. One of the most brilliant and touching experiences is to be in the midst of the crowd at Roger's concerts, singing along to "Give a Little Bit" in unison with everyone - and in those moments, sharing in our life journeys together. This song is a spark of magic in how it so deeply connects all of us. ♡

[@tomkelly9714]

Easy listening, Rogder has brillant Sound @ lyrics

[@seanstewart7381]

Much better than the remake from the go go dolls.

[@jeffreydavis58]

I am so glad I had a brother that was 6 years older than me because he showed me this beautiful music

[@Express-420]

Great song please check out Supertramp - Indelibly Stamped Album Review on my channel

[@big_bear1747]

I so love this song so much it makes me cry every time i dont know why & i dont care

[@communicationbreakdown256]

me too.feelings.

[@alunchurcher7060]

a band that you never knew what they would release next, but this record for me was their best.

[@camilmoujaber4813]

What a super talented guy... compare the crap we are exposed to today.

[@asdf9890]

There's still great stuff being made today, you just have to look outside of the mainstream to find it. Music these days is a formula for the dumb masses.

[@harmen-zu3sy]

@@asdf9890 if you have to look that hard, what's the point?

[@tomkelly9714]

That alto or tenor saxophone ?

[@adamhaas3168]

Well said.

[@thomaskelly6554]

Listening to this recordings of Supertramp Aug 2019

[@MrBlessed70]

To me, this song has one of the best and most meaningful messages of all time.

[@lucaspadilla4815]

Dougie Thomson was seriously one of the most underrated bass players.

[@PunishedFelix]

omg absolutely; he hits every fuckin note like it's goddamn silk. You don't really notice until you pay attention to his work in stuff like Quietest Moments where it's just... damn. what talent

[@mrdomofan56]

Arcana-NaN Breakfast in America was a great showcase for Thomson’s talent as well.

[@TheMKEWERBY]

He certainly was!

[@nandsall9492]

hear hear...dougie was superb especially on give a little bit, from now on and child of vision

[@reddhouse3702]

Yes sir!

[@adrianaboga8361]

My favorite! He is also like wine, he is even better now!

[@adrianoourique8474]

Sensacional!!

[@richardwalker1880]

What a fantastic song from a great band Supertramp this song holds so many memories for me

[@philiptucci2458]

Very Beautiful Masterpiece from Roger & Supertramp, legendary music at its very best

[@Lisa_Evers]

How can this song NOT pick you up, when you're down??

[@patsyparraz4461]

Such a beautiful song I wish everyone Give a Little Love amongst each other in the world

[@bryanrussell9906]

That big hook coming in at the end is amazing. The whole song sets you up for it. Incredible. Love the bass player, feeling it, steppin'..this was music folks

[@thomaskelly6554]

Supertramp tour iAmerica! Or Europe only .. 2019

[@etherealgaia]

I really do believe, deeply in my heart, that this song can change the world.... so unifying! And I just love that Roger is still on tour, sharing his music and magical performances with all of us. This song will always have a special place in my heart and in my life ~

[@Leah-kq7fx]

He sounds no different from now. He aged good too and his voice is still amazing

[@bikehasj]

This song is an evergreen. This recording is from long time ago. If you have the chance to see him live, don't miss it. It's an evening full of magic and music.

[@richardwalker1880]

Super Tramp were and still are a great band of the 70s they wrote so many great hits in the 1970s so many memories for me

[@nadiadekkari2461]

Sir roger hodgson 👄 for ever 💕 🇫🇷

[@Express-420]

Great song please check out Supertramp - Indelibly Stamped Album Review on my channel

[@vincecaruso6465]

I have listen to every live version of this song and he never says "Betty Lou" like all the online lyrics... it's never lose.

[@NephilimFree]

Beautiful! 1970's musical creativity at it's finest!

[@SluffAdlin]

I was born on the day Supertramp recorded the Paris DVD (December 1st, 1979). Some of my first memories were of Supertramp's music, "Give a Little Bit" brings back a lot of memories from the early 80's with my grandmother.

[@Candyflyfish]

Viendo este video, Roger tocando este himno cuando tocaba con Supertramp, me trae esos bellos recuerdos, cuando comenzó esa conexión tan especial con sus canciones y su música, tantos años, convirtiéndose en la banda sonora de mis grandes momentos, y acompañándome en este viaje a lo largo de la vida. Un himno perfecto para la actualidad y saber mejorar como personas.

[@marialucilia7203]

Grande música que nos deu alegria e nos fez sonhar na nossa juventude. De Portugal abraço. Feliz Ano Novo para nós e para o mundo inteiro.

[@xaviergonzalez8664]

@@marialucilia7203 Gracias y féliz 2023! Desde Francia,un saludo

[@marciopontes2893]

Eu sou muito fã do Super Tramp ainda bem que posso vê-los no KZbin.

[@adrianoourique8474]

Gosto refinado!!

[@janiesimon2842]

This is the kind of music that gives hope and brings everyone together. I just love it! Every time I listen, around the world I can feel our hearts growing and expanding in compassion and caring. If we all give a little bit of our love, and of ourselves, we can make a much brighter and more peaceful future :o)

[@eduardojungbluth4344]

Very beautiful song. Remember my teen years.

[@communicationbreakdown256]

yep. The best of times. Long gone

[@rogerhodgson]

Lyrics ~ www.rogerhodgson.com/lyrics/clgivealittlebit.html Subscribe to Roger's channel for new live videos, interviews, backstage/tour footage and more! www.RogerHodgson.com www.Facebook.com/RogerHodgson www.Twitter.com/RogerHodgson

[@henryfreeman7748]

Love this little ditty telling my age, oh me☺ I feel like a hippy always, nothing but LOVE for one and all!

[@fabricioassismg5622]

My favorite song and album ever ('Even In The Quietest Moments') What a voice, Roger!.... You still rock, man! God bless you!

[@nandsall9492]

had the pleasure of interviewing roger in may 1997..what a fantastic guy...the modest superstar ever!!!!...this song is a good reflection of him

[@johnsindesen6709]

This is Music !

[@husky4929]

its not even close xD

[@Candyflyfish]

All a timeless anthem in the history of modern music. Precious message transmitted Roger Hodgson in this beautiful composition. Enjoy live, at concerts worldwide and accompanied by the great connection between him and his audience ... It is priceless !!

[@darrinros1177]

Love it, 12 String guitar, a message and a great delivery. Love the chord progression. Awesome hook and the Roger's vocals are spot on incredible.

[@jrjubach]

We need more music like this these days.

[@keithmacpherson8753]

I wish these guys would get back together for maybe one last tour.

[@irfrapg]

Wow this is precious!! I wasn't even born yet when this performance took place, yet it sends a great vibe to me!! I love Roger, he is such a clever musician and man with a gigantic, warm heart. I cannot wait to see him again in concert next spring at the Royal Albert Hall!!! Thank you Roger, keep rocking away!!!!

[@kostyafedot551]

Holly crap! They played it as good as on the LP!

[@Smittyschannel]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Wish I could go back in a time machine, before they split up so I could see them live in concert......

[@robertwilson5058]

Thank you Roger, for sharing your music with all of us throughout the years, decades in my case. They've helped to create so many wonderful memories for me and I know a vast multitude of others. It's so nice to see the earlier videos of the band. Please continue to add more to KZbin. Again, thank you Roger!

[@michellechantler2864]

Brilliant, Would Love To See Them in Concert Again

[@dabozz2873]

THERE PLAYING AROUND MY PUB NEXT WEEK ..THATS BRIGHTON SUSSEX

[@teresacesario8735]

Michelle Chantler me too I love this guy's.😄

[@nelsonc6173]

Supertramp a really overlooked rock band! Great song and what we so need today in a crazy ass world!

[@mikewillis7261]

No glitz, no glamour, no special effects. Just talent. Put's today's "artists" to shame

[@RICREYNOLDSMUSIC]

I love jamming to this. Specially during Christmas. What a gift there is with Roger and he deserves all the blessings this life has to offer for how he has blessed us.

[@robertwalter8380]

A song for all times. Currently seems very important for us in 2018. Thank you so very much.

[@sonofnam4418]

Slow rock in it's purest form..."Give A Little Bit"...this song is so cool.

[@juliotorres2294]

Super Tramp belleza de música desde qe yo tenía 14 años escucho esta música hasta ahora qe tengo 56 años me encanta sobre todo este tema unos 10 discos más qe me gustan cheverisimo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤔👍👍👍👍👍

[@nuskysa]

What a song! What a message! So needed nowadays as much it was when it was written. I specially love this song live in concert, it's always such a feeling of joy and wellbeing. It's so great to see everybody clapping, dancing, singing along, having so much fun that you come back home tapping and humming over and over the lyrics. How much Roger gives to us every day. I'm counting days to see him live again and share with so many more the magic of Roger on stage. Don't miss it. Give yourself the best gift ever and go to see a show. You won't regret. it will be the experience of your life. By the way, I love to see these old videos from the old times.

[@geoffreyharold]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUGIE THOMSON!

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Beautiful Song amazing lyrics, vocals and music ! One of the most beautiful song's I've ever heard in my life 🥀☝️🥀

[@JiPaLa78]

so simple and so fantastic

[@scottmoon4450]

Thank you, mr Hodgson for making my life so peaceful,joy, happiness,and making me still enjoy my life

[@johnking5934]

This is the SuperTramp that I saw in The Skydome and The Saddle Dome. THEY WERE AWESOME.

[@lobobobo3684]

O Supertramp deu forma com seus arranjos incriveis as sensacionais musicas de Roger Hodgson.

[@fannyabril56]

Love this song.... forever Roger Hodgson the best !

[@eddiecampion2410]

Just one word for that brillant

[@dianemackintosh6773]

Loved these times, favourite band Supertramp 1970s into 1980s also the earlier Supertramp late 1960s. Still love them and Rodger Hodgson's solo albums, magnificent.

[@scottmoon4450]

Damn can someone make me real time machine, so I can go back to 70, 80 , 90 live concert and truly respect for them

[@charlietango5163]

Oh my gosh...Super Tramp!!! I still love you guys!! Fantastic! Such memories!😃😁

[@lebleusky141]

I don’t know about you guys but when the drums begin it just gets me goin!

[@racefan32]

Going Nov 29 - Victoria, BC, Canada Love this quote "Give a Little Bit has a wonderful message that makes people light up and I get them to sing with me. It really has a message that is very eternal and is needed even more today than it was when I wrote it when I was 19.” ~ Roger Hodgson

[@mowlilly]

Supertramp brilliant!

[@Express-420]

Great song please check out Supertramp - Indelibly Stamped Album Review on my channel

[@matthewbumby1823]

Great band ,Great message. Love the old days. Bring it back our predicts ores.

[@zoebidule3397]

Cette si belle chanson !!! Tellement belle.... et tellement belle musique !

[@toddnelson4856]

Truly one of the great composer-singer-musicians of our time. I have to put Roger right up there with the very finest. I was about to attend my one year of college when Breakfast In America was released. It is still one of my favorite records. Supertramp was one of those bands that filled an indescribable void during a period when there was already such a huge variety of sounds being recorded. Thanks to Roger, they had a unique sound all their own and I'm thankful for that. Thank you Roger. pss - I asked Santa for the 'Live in Paris '79 DVD' for Christmas. Am trying to be good ;-)

[@maxxx6]

fabulous 70s

[@imeldaennis3220]

Thrilled to see this... Love it ☺️❤️❤️

[@FrenchGuyCooking_jz]

hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.

[@AnaRodriguesofc]

Que música linda! Que mensagem!

[@adrianoourique8474]

Vdd querida. Tô eu aqui ouvindo e as lágrimas descem. Hj natal ,esua música lembra infância e minha maezinha Ana. Give a little bit.Dê me só um pouquinho!! Ela me deum muito amor. Por isso as lágrimas. Um abraço!

[@christianmonturanoii6539]

Dad.always loved this band he got me to like that too they awesome

[@scottmoon4450]

Wow awesome, just let go my stress when I'm listening to this song, thank you supertramp

[@annguillen1052]

My god so amazing...love how the bass kicks in with such soul...so much heart and life... everyone give to people that need you..you be the one can make a difference to change things in life....see someone like a friend need help...give a little to help them

[@alegria4140]

Excellent musician, a good time of my life.

[@So.Jesus.Salva.2015]

Beautiful music, lyrics and melody.

[@salvatoreconcuore465]

capolavoro di Roger Hodgson 👍👍👏👏👏👏 e per me i piu bellissime ricordi dei anni 80 😍

[@has123456]

Great musicians. I really like John Helliwell and his pranks on stage. Here - The best comments now and Always: "Now's the time that we need to share" \o/ lol Thanks, R.H.

[@paologiorgio9728]

che bella canzoneeeee!!!!! tanto che non la ascoltavooo!! grazie Supertramp!!!!

[@noeliagonzalez6818]

Beautiful

[@joe4056joe]

great tune... one of the best...

[@Pugovitsa46]

Their work has held up amazingly well. Great, great song.

[@josesantos5358]

Agradesco aquien bajo esta musica era UN jobesito Cuando tokaba el radio esa ermosa cancion.. sigan bajando esos recuerdosen melodia..gracias

[@eugeniopacellidantas3523]

Música de doação... de amor... de bondade... de vida... Give a little bit... linda demais... 💖

[@MrTomMalone]

A man whose voice got better with age (if that was humanly possible). Thanks Roger for the music.

[@carollechubey2095]

Now's the time that we need to share

[@xanamata5386]

we do . seed plz .

[@jerrydavis7837]

You are so right.

[@has123456]

Here - The best comments now and Always: "Now's the time that we need to share" \o/ lol

[@KevMac58]

Absolutely great, fantastic very talented group oh guy's!!

[@Poncho1444]

finally and pleased ..near impossible to find old live videos of Supertramp with Hodgen .

[@sararenee4837]

My grandma sang this all the time around the house, never knew the song. So happy I looked up the lyrics tofay

[@Express-420]

Great song please check out Supertramp - Indelibly Stamped Album Review on my channel

[@Dommus50]

Supertramp na sua formação clássica com Roger Hodgson e Rick Davies. Uma das melhores bandas de todos os tempos!!

[@waynehutcheon2700]

Forever brilliant song and awesome lyrics!!!

[@SoniaURRA-my5lh]

Nice song. thanks you very much.

[@salvatoreconcuore465]

i am say the same 👍👍👍🎶🎶very nice concert in Paris

[@scottmoon4450]

This song always make me so mellow

[@maryjanemiles3525]

'There's so much that we need to share, so send a smile and show you care.'

[@albertoporreca998]

Ciao eccezzionali

[@raquelayala234]

Bella musica roger hjogson is un love I love you

[@KevMac58]

34 losers, how in the world could you not like this song. absolutely amazing!!

[@patricia959jjjlll]

Amo esta canción es tan linda me pone contenta 😀❤ amo a Roger Hodgson que gran músico y compositor

[@MariaCarvalho-td2ty]

I can forget the first album, breakfast in América, was inforgetable. Its eternal. The first images of a band publish was of Supertramp.

[@donrush5447]

Awesome song

[@justmadeit2]

My favourite song. So simple, so powerful

[@joanabooz2304]

saludos desde Peru ....es Ud. lo maximo ...amo la musica de Supertramp