Reaction to SUPERTRAMP - "GIVE A LITTLE BIT"

[@durv13]

theres no other group like supertramp . unique music , unique voice . you know when supertramp is playing , its so distinctive

[@jasonremy1627]

John Helliwell is the sax player. He's the secret sauce in Supertramp. He played a bunch of different instruments and always has such tasty parts.

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

John Helliwell went back to college after 1987 to really learn how to play the sax. So he says anyway.

[@thesunreport]

@@WilliamJones-sf5pt Apparently acording to the other students he used to whisper a little ditty under his breath as he studied "I'm learning sax with my file-o-fax" he would say, because they were common at the time and his had a special add-on page-pack with a lesson planner in it. So they say anyway.

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

@@thesunreport I am not joking. During the ten years Supertramp took off between 1987-1997, John Helliwell said that he went back to school to get a formal education as a musician. Ian Anderson tried doing the same regarding playing the flute. He couldn't get them to stop gawking and marveling long enough to help point out what he was doing wrong technically.

[@thesunreport]

@@WilliamJones-sf5pt I do believe you. The thing which made me laugh in my sleep-deprived delerium was the bit at the end 'So he says anyway'. As this video is quite new it was like watching in real time, as a decades-old piece of really very obscure information realised itself as a piece of hot gossip, so I thought I would play along. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though, it (natural vs academic musicians etc) is an interesting topic.

[@WilliamJones-sf5pt]

@@thesunreport Consider every Supertramp album produced was the equivalent of two years of college. Rick Davies was said to be so good at playing the percussion that the other drummer in the group up and quit complaining while leaving out the door that Rick was just "too good!" While Rick would later slide over to play the piano, he played it with the proficiency of a master percussionist.

[@johnbeckett4928]

One of the greatest songs in my opinion. Great music, vocals, lyrics, message, feel good. What a band

[@rpmfla]

This album, Even in the Quietest Moments, is my favorite from Supertramp. I hope you end up doing the whole album!

[@markdrechsler5660]

Yes! The title track is essential.

[@GatorScribe726]

Absolutely, Mark!

[@danmayberry1185]

I was an outcast who preferred it to Crime. How many albums feature birdsong and Churchill?

[@hototowhistler]

Yes, i agree. Their best album, paving the way for 'Breakfast' to its fame : )

[@deckofcards87]

My favourite as well, I think...along with Breakfast. Roger's songs are outstanding of course but Rick Davies' has a few really underrated musical moments on 'EITQM' with "Downstream" and "Loverboy"

[@Prone2Thrill]

The talent that oozes from this band is incredible. I agree nobody uses sax quite like Supertramp - if you love sax however you need to hear Gerry Rafferty Baker Street. That is a song built around the saxophone!

[@geoffpoole483]

Baker Street is a masterpiece.l

[@jrhaughey2481]

I just love your reactions Verdy, like the old saying "Some people hear the music, and some feel it", you definitely feel it. Keep up the good music

[@philshorten3221]

Can't help but feel a little bit happier when you hear tracks like this. Such a lovely gift🙂

[@markharrls81]

I simply love your smile…You can light up a room…

[@gazza8127]

Have loved this song since first listen in 1977, one of Roger's little masterpieces, so joyous and uplifting. The entire album "Even in the quietest moments" is wonderful, it has a different vibe to their other albums, the production quality is incredible. Do yourself a big favour and review the entire album. Cheers

[@tobytanzer]

Roger always starts his live shows with this song. It really sets the mood for the whole evening.

[@martyjones8016]

One of the best songs ever written...The middle section with the saxophone brought a smile and a tear to my eye because its that amazing........

[@ivangirardelli3482]

It is obvious that you like the saxophone, an instrument that is always in Supertramp songs like keyboards. They will always be one of the great bands

[@mwflanagan1]

Haven’t seen any of your reactions in which you smile less than half the time. You are pure joy to watch.

[@tomcleland3422]

I had gotten away from Supertramp for a while, and now that I am following you I am falling back in love with this band. They had such a lovely way of producing their music and the instrumentation is immaculate. You are a very good reactor young lady. Thanks loads

[@dgator3599]

Al Stewart uses a lot of sax on his songs..."Year of the Cat", "Time Passages", "Song on the Radio"

[@user-zl9qb3fx8tq]

"Give a little bit", c'est mignon, c'est la chanson qui passait à la radio en 77 mais le morceau épique du même album, c'est "Fool's Overture"! 🎹🎷

[@eleluku29]

Salut RoCoeur. Je ne suis pas entièrement d'accord avec toi. Fool's overture est un excellent morceau, avec une quantité d'instruments et une superbe orchestration, c'est vrai. Et je l'adore. Mais la grande qualité de ce groupe tient autant dans la complexité des arrangements qui vont donner une chanson parfaite, que dans celle de réaliser une musique apparement simple mais toute aussi parfaite. "Give a little bit" t'attrape comme la majorité des morceaux de Supertramp. Quand j'étais ado, je la trouvais un peu simple, c'est vrai. Mais depuis longtemps maintenant, elle fait partie de mes préférées. La guitare 12 cordes, cette basse chantante, ce rythme si "catchy", les vagues de choeurs en fond et ce saxo inimitable en font une recette oû chaque ingrédient est savamment intégré et mesuré. Ceci est mon point de vue. Et je respecte le tien. Amitiés

[@user-zl9qb3fx8tq]

@@eleluku29 Je devrais surement m'asseoir et l'écouter en profondeur. D'ailleurs, quand notre chère Verdy nous as proposé l'album "Breakfast..." que je connais par cœur, ben je me suis rendu compte que la plupart des chansons sont incroyablement complexes au niveau musical. Merci pour votre réponse! 😀🤝

[@eleluku29]

@@user-zl9qb3fx8tq Merci à toi. Je te souhaite de prendre toujours autant (et même plus) de plaisir à écouter Supertramp jusqu'à la fin de ta vie... Pour ma part, ce groupe reste encore et toujours le plus grand bonheur artistique de toute ma vie.

[@MrPolleyr]

My struggle continues. I cannot decide who is my all time favourite band. There is Supertramp, then there is Pink Floyd, and then there is Steely Dan, and The Doobie Brothers, and finally Kansas. At different times in my life, each of them has been my absolute favourite. They are all so talented…..I just love good music.❤️

[@norwegianzound]

They are all great but I keep coming back to Supertramp like a favorite sweater.

[@mrnobody9104]

The smile on your face says it all, good stuff young lady.....cheers

[@caroleann_2142]

From "Even in the Quietest Moments" Another great Album 🥰 Great lovely reaction to a Wonderful song.

[@uncommon_niagara1581]

There is a live version of Roger Hodgson in concert singing this with a full choir and orchestra. It is worth a listen.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Hi, to my ears "Even in the Quietest Moments" and "Crisis? What Crisis?" are their best 2 albums... :)

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This was on the radio constantly when I was in high school and of course yes, I had to go out and buy The Breakfast in America album. I put the needle down on side a and let it repeat a bunch of times and then when I came back to it I would flip it and put it down on side B and let that play a bunch of times. I'm not like a super fan but they did some really good work and this is probably one of my favorite songs of theirs. It just has so much emotion

[@GregKirschhoffer]

All the album is great! Downstream, Even in the quietest moments, etc. It would great to listen them…

[@Phi1l]

Uplifting song & just love the way it builds from 3:00

[@norkannen]

We loved Supertramp back in the day. And ofc this song ❤️🇧🇻

[@baumi-metal9123]

This is one of those songs (if you play acoustic guitar and sing along), that is a MUST. So much fun to play and sing this. All time great.

[@dopey12001]

Ah, sax. Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty has one of the most iconic sax riffs in popular music. But you probably already heard that song.

[@markaustwick8550]

I was lucky to see them live in Paris in 1979 . One of the best times in my life. They were out of this world ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@t0dd000]

I'd play this on repeat when I was in a hyper self-pitying mode after a breakup back in the day.

[@markferrett700]

Love this song soooo much,takes me back to my youth but still makes me smile when I hear it.....thanks for another great reaction. Not sure if you've already reacted to it as I'm relatively new to your channel but as real contrast to this try "Bloody well right"....guitar,sax and a definite bluesy feel.

[@z-man2343]

I really enjoy your reactions, you have a very sweet soul, and a lovely accent.

[@nonsuch]

My favorite thing about Supertramp, other than the heavy use of the Wurlitzer EP, is the bass mix. It's always perfect and can even be heard on the tiniest of speakers. That's very hard to achieve.

[@barriehull7076]

Saxophone is a feature of Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street and more than one Pink Floyd song. To tell you which ones would spoil the surprise.

[@joeloedeman5160]

Others have said it and I'll say it, too. Your smile as you enjoy this music, just lovely!

[@horstschafer1839]

Appreciate that a young girl is into Supertramp.!. I'm 50 and they were before my teenage-times

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

A 70s classic. I'm proud of you Verdy for your musical tastes. You may be 19 but you have an old soul! Bravo! Au Revoir👍👍❤️

[@burkanuck]

Huey Lewis and the News have some EPIC Saxaphone in many of their songs. Saw them live and it was honestly one of the best concerts I've ever been to!

[@65crazyh]

Love how much you dig the music

[@marcushull12]

Hazel O'Conner - Will You has one of the best Sax solo`s ... Also Supertramp -My Kind Of Lady. I too love the saxophone.

[@MrBedZeppelin]

You GOT the feeling!

[@macdaddyns]

This was always one of my favorite Supertramp songs. Huey Lewis and the news has a lot of Sax and My Favorite Canadian Colin James "Why'd you Lie" and "Dream of Satin" are a couple to check out.

[@Chordonblue]

When Supertramp was auditioning drummers, one of the founders of the band, Rick Davies, said that he wanted someone who knew when to STOP playing. If you listen to most of their albums, you'll hear the drummer back off a bit at times - perfection! I never got to see Supertramp, but I did get to see the writer of this song, Roger Hodgson. He played this song with a 12-string guitar which just has such a full sound all on its own. Consequently, although keyboard was my main instrument, I spent a fortune on a 12-string Yamaha just for the sound. WONDERFUL!

[@jeslookn5470]

The song Even in the Quietest Moments from this album is unlike any song you have heard from Supertramp. You definitely have to give yourself that experience.

[@kentclark6420]

My favorite song, too!

[@derekmeade6350]

Love your enthusiasm! John Heliwell (the saxophonist) is a seriously great musician and was the reason (imo) why Supertramp became the success that they were from Crime of the Century onwards

[@paulbewlay4527]

Aside from this song, I want to thank you, on behalf of all who view your reactions, for 'Giving a Little Bit' of your time for us. Your smile and attitude light up a world which seriously needs it!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Ms Verdy, a true joy to see you enjoy the greatest songs , bands, artists..for the first time...hoping 2023;brings you much happiness..and thank you for making 2022 , for an old guy like me, much happiness. 😎😁👍

[@paulkearney5540]

Its such a happy song always cheers me up ,i love your reactions and when you smile ,keep smiling🙂🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@1Imonk]

The title song from this album has long been favorite.

[@joelliebler5690]

You need to react to the title track of this album, Even In The Quietest Moment. It is incredible. This song is the first Supertramp song I ever heard and so I became a fan !

[@kentclark6420]

Me too. My favorite!

[@Wordsmyth8]

This is my favorite Supertramp song. It’s the first one I ever heard by them and I was high on pot at the time. ☺️

[@pabsn9069]

Hi Verdy, Thanks for the Enjoyable Reaction and being a fellow Saxophone fan particularly enjoyed your delightful smile when it came in as it raises the whole song to another level. When I last saw Roger Hodgson in Bournemouth (who incidently was born in Portsmouth not far away) it was purely him and a saxophone player, a truly uplifting night. Try Gerry Rafferty's 'Baker Street' or Candy Dulfer's 'Lily was here' I think You'll be hooked ☺️

[@kentclark6420]

You would also like Steely Dan- a prog jazz/rock band from the 70s that used multi- instruments and transitions much like Supertramp. 'Deacon Blues' is a good place to start.

[@oldnordy2665]

I agree with you concerning the saxophone and the timing of its introduction in many Supertramp songs. This song indeed has a very happy connotation, but also quite obvious sexual undertones ...

[@barriehull7076]

"Give a Little Bit" was first written by Hodgson when he was 19 or 20 years old before it was introduced to the band for recording five to six years later. Hodgson stated that the song was inspired by the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love", released during the love and peace movement of the 1960s. It was a chart hit in the band's native UK, reaching number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. Wikipedia. I bought this as an album, I'm a music buyer that always bought the album rather than a 45rpm single. The only singles I own were given to me, the 1st was Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio, an American folk and pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to the late 1960s, and then Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones, both when they were fist released.

[@christopherhann6725]

Its really a beautiful thing watching your reaction to these great super tramp tracks you know how to appreciate great music not everyone does

[@joemesa6745]

I love your reaction. It's so genuine. I love this song, all the way back to hearing it as a teenager when this song came out. Thank you sharing.

[@johnbarone8240]

A absolutely beautiful song !! What can one say ? The louder the better ❤love this song ❤

[@195511SM]

My roommate brought home this album in the late 70s. The album title is 'Even in the Quietest Moments'. THAT's a really good track too. .

[@rpmfla]

Sax is to Supertramp as Flute is to Jethro Tull. Both great bands incorporating non-traditional instruments into Rock music...what Progressive is all about!

[@t0dd000]

Sax was ubiquitous in the eighties rock. Supertramp was one of those bands to bring attention to it.

[@rpmfla]

@@t0dd000 With a few exceptions, I mostly stopped listening to much new music after the 70's. I still consider the 70s the greatest decade of music during my lifetime and absolutely hate today's music. I was/am a big fan of 70s Progressive Rock and I am still discovering new, less famous bands from that era to enjoy. I feel that for the most part, the 80s are where the great bands from the 70s went to die.

[@drakeswarchannel2530]

You're all that. Definition; You are very impressive and of a high quality.

[@robertfindley921]

One of the best songs of all time. Such an up beat melody and up beat lyrics. So well put together. Love the ending.

[@vinnyfazzari6275]

Your enthusiasm for music is something I admire more than the music itself. I love it! ❤

[@adenauerlemos7926]

At the concert in Germany where Roger Hodgson announces his departure from the group to pursue a solo career, he plays Give a litlle bit in dedication to the fans. He and the group are clearly moved. John Helliwell who played the sax was always the most humorous member at the concerts.

[@seanok3498]

Another dynamite reaction! What a wonderful sentiment 👏

[@nandsall9492]

perfect reaction...no cynicism...this song was created to lift our spirits

[@EllisThings]

Yes Verdy! This one is such a vibe isn't it 😎 joyous

[@matrobnew]

nobody does *that* style of sax like Supertramp. But there's some fantastic (and very different) use of sax in a number of David Bowie songs. And obviously she needs to listen to "Baker Street", aka pop music's most iconic sax riff, ever. And if you want a whole brass section, in the 70s, its hard to get better than Chicago. That's a lot closer to the Supertramp vibe generally.

[@k-nutl6386]

Dang, your face and smile light up so big when you are into the music. Awesome 🌞

[@davidphillips9726]

Digging the channel. Supertramp were something else. Everything they put out was just perfection. Breakfast in America is an absolute masterpiece

[@flickwtchr]

This made me cry actually. The times we live in, at least in the US have been so full of rancor and hate, and this brings me back to my late teenage years when I purchased this album, and related to the music and the message of this great album. It informed my youthful idealism along with so much of the other rock music at the time. This was my first Supertramp album, and subsequently I purchased everything that had previously been released by them. I was fortunate to see Supertramp live at Irvine Meadows in the LA area on their final tour with Roger Hodgson being in the band. They took a break in the middle but played a total of 3 hours, and it was absolutely epic. They had a large screen behind the stage playing mostly film quality videos that related to the songs. The visuals for the songs "Rudy" and "Fools Overture" were particularly stunning. Rick Davies at the grand piano, also was just incredible to witness and hear. His voice contrasted wonderfully to Roger's voice.

[@romeroflores7576]

😇Just an observation ... a song with strong saxophone harmonies relatable to this song in the same era, but played with a clarinet saxophone is "Listen To What The Man Said" by Paul McCartney of Wings. 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸 🌅♥

[@richie7405]

i feel you love Supertramp the best.. just hits home hey.. like a forever lover..

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I'm really glad you rewount to hear that entire sax solo again. Love the chromatic runs at the end and the accenting in the phrasing and how it ends on that really high note as the vocals come back in. I must also say, although you probably already know it of course, you are just so beautiful and sexy without having to put on makeup or do all kinds of stuff, although to be fair, I have a feeling you would be a knockout when you really wanted to do that kind of thing. But anyway it's a really nice part of it, but I also as a musician like your reactions because you do always notice and point out things that I feel like people often miss in these reactions. And of course there's just the sheer Joy of seeing different looks come across your face when you hit favorite parts of favorite music, laugh.

[@donsaxon1948]

I don't subscribe to reaction videos often but your not arrogant...just pure genuine goodness

[@user-gr8nq1kl7x]

I love that you love this! Ever 7:04 hear "Even In The Quietest Moments"? You will melt. Supertramp, of course.

[@user-gr8nq1kl7x]

Love your Supertramp videos! You always look so happy!😊

[@kirkruter8310]

I am so happy you covered supertramp. What a great band....

[@thedavidsutz]

You make me smile.

[@alanduncan1067]

It IS a pretty happy tune and catchy as well. It's always a good listen. Keep listening and exploring the songs/artists that some of us oldsters have enjoyed for a long time. It's nice to see the songs stand the test of time. :)

[@snoozinglion8596]

Hmmm... great sax solos that come to mind... Al Stewart's Year of the Cat... Jerry Rafferty's Baker Street... check them out ;)

[@holmnew1217]

Yeah, completely agree. It's the use and integration of instruments that help Supertramp stand out...

[@naoyakusano9541]

“Give a little bit of your Love to Me” such a simple thing to say!

[@samuelharvey3496]

Oh yeah, We gotta sing! fav line evar

[@dennisfitzgerald8486]

always a good day when Verdy reacts......

[@MusicalBox]

Another great reaction. Have you ever consider doing reactions on Harmonium music? It's a french-canadian band, and the videos would not be as popular maybe, but they did amazing music in the 70's. Comparable to what Supertramp or Genesis did in the same period in my opinion. "Dixie", "Histoire sans parole", "Harmonium", "Pour un instant" and "Un musicien parmi tant d'autres" are some of their most popular songs. "Histoire sans parole" is an epic 17 minutes long, instrumental song with mesmerizing flute playing. And there is saxophone (or is it clarinet?) in Dixie (their most catchy song).

[@tobytanzer]

I also requested Harmonium, many months ago.

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great song! Love this band! A great reaction! ❤🙏

[@felixnorman9562]

The sound of a Sax is my fav of all instruments!

[@cletushouse906]

Yeah, who can not like this? Great reaction.

[@2869may]

Wait till you hear "Bloody Well Right"....! LOL (it's something special)

[@vladimpaler3498]

This sounds good when I play it on my 5-string bass. I tune drop A. When my buddies and I used to jam at our parties we closed with this song. It helped that one of them has a 12-string.

[@robertpearson8798]

Nowhere was Supertramp more popular than here in Canada making it higher on Canadian charts than anywhere else.

[@cdefinney]

Hi 👋 Just started watching. Glad you get to experience Supertramp! Since you love the saxophone, you really need to hear "Gunner's Dream" by Pink floyd! It will give you goosebumps at very least!

[@chrisbree3467]

Hi VERDY, thanks for another cracking reaction. You are hearing what I heard 50 years ago when I was your age. Great isn’t it?

[@hototowhistler]

The tune represents the mid '70s music so damn well : )

[@Leafsdude_]

7:12 - Might I suggest Psychedelic Furs? Especially the re-recorded version of Pretty in Pink (from the movie soundtrack). Love their use of the Sax.

[@charlesberton2581]

I do concur. Beautiful song.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

You should hear the whole "Crisis? What Crisis?" album, too. It ranks pretty close to the other two you've heard. And I agree - John Helliwell is an excellent saxophonist (and clarinettist, too).

[@chrisrobles3142]

Love your reviews. You have a wonderful soul. Keep it it going

[@christopherhann6725]

There is a track on envem in the quietest moments called down stream the most beautiful love song ever

[@lennyraywilkerson]

Chicago is a great band that uses the saxophone very good in their music!🙂👍