FIRST TIME HEARING Supertramp - Child Of Vision REACTION

[@londonerwalks]

The whole album is a masterpiece!

[@Surge92]

Yes, it is! I'm not a big fan at all of '70s rock, but I loved this album almost immediately. It's so melodic, relaxing and memorable. It made me want to explore the rest of Supertramp's discography.

[@AlexCass1515]

Straight facts! I can listen to this albums tart to finish and love it all everytime!

[@bobcalvert7194]

When I was in my teens and early 20's I had a serious drug problem. This song came out in 1979. It took a few years for the meaning of this song to get through, but it eventually did. I got clean in 1984 and celebrated 40 years on November 3rd earlier this month. Supertramp got through to the child of vision inside of me. Found myself a "new ambition". I've been an addictions counselor for 35 years.

[@carlaharrington5120]

Congrats on your sobriety!!

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Congrats! The world is a more interesting place with you in it!

[@bjdefilippo447]

Wow! Congratulations!

[@magneto7930]

Congratulations, and you are quite the inspiration!

[@robertgieseler1220]

Just excellent! Many thanks for sharing that healing experience. All the very best from Germany

[@greg2976]

The BEST song on that album! One of the BEST albums of all time !!!!!

[@ELOnut142]

They easily saved the best till last on that album

[@retiredfirelt586]

Agree 100%

[@regberti7513]

"Even in the quietest moments" is a must. The instrumentation is quite good.

[@johncampbell756]

My favorite by them.

[@dylanalbuquerque4854]

Such a good album! They showed off their versatility really well with that one

[@rafaa151]

Yes, the original studio album version is great. I don't like the live acustic version, very simple.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

It’s FANTASTIC. Same with “THE MEANING”…

[@blanetalk]

It's a bit long for a reaction channel. I think I've only seen one channel tackle it. ETA: My mistake. I just did a KZbin search, and at least 5 channels have reacted to it.

[@DavidSmith-vx7rl]

I’m an old prog rocker, and Supertramp are one of my favourite bands. They’re still criminally underrated, but I can’t think of anyone who is doing more to change that than you guys. Thank you very much.

[@magneto7930]

Hide in your Shell by Supertramp, that's the one you need to hear next!

[@tristanoleary7595]

Such a great meaning relevant to today

[@davidhuggan6315]

Definitely

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

I vote for "Rudy," off the live album ("Paris").

[@magneto7930]

@alleykeosheyan4779 that's a great version. Everything on Paris is awesome!

[@BretSnyder]

yes, please please please do Hide in Your Shell

[@fredtml]

Another wonderful Supertramp song!!! Request Fools Overture next??

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

Yes!! Nobody knows Fool’s Overture, and it’s a song that squeezes my heart every time I hear it!

[@deckofcards87]

The way the sax solo comes in at the end....shivers, everytime & Rick Davies playing his heart out on the keys. Phenomenal.

[@rinocappadocia6980]

Bought this album in 79 still have it. You kids have no idea our time

[@geiger63]

We know this whole album by heart! ❤

[@mauricecohen3830]

I also bought it 1979. It is so scratched now. I need to get a new one.

[@Jelsick]

Same. Still have mine, still plays great. The album sleeve still has the cherry Kool Aid stains on it from 1979. Whoops. Lol

[@Fredericktomperugini]

I get it..was born in 67..growing up as a kid in the 70,s..Priceless

[@alexhorsburgh5986]

Brits viewing America is what this album is all about. It's like a travelogue or documentary. It's like a movie for the ears. This song is largely about the American dream gone wrong but Supertramp respect the USA and the songs are respectful comment on what they see in their travels. Late night listening to this track gives it an extra dimension. A superb album and probably my personal fave of all time.

[@Go-tee71]

OMG that was so friggin' COOL!!! Never heard this track before; I'm going to go & buy the album!

[@Slartifartblast]

Breakfast in America is an album you can listen to on repeat and not get sick of. Supertramp just nailed it.... 🗽

[@realamerican5813]

Supertramp is in my top ten bands! Amber's smile was priceless when the saxophone started!!

[@surlechapeau]

Amber always get it! She always pays close attention to the lyrics. I find she often reacts to a song just like I did when I first heard it.

[@realamerican5813]

@@surlechapeau I couldn't agree more.

[@kmach1000]

Supertramp is in my Top 1!😅

[@pax61]

Awesome! This is the hidden gem of all Supertramp songs! Very tasty solo! Both of you were lost in the sauce!

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Their deep cuts in general are better than their better known songs!

[@tenburywellsmartin7576]

Supertramp at their very best,always going that extra mile to produce yet another masterpiece..!!S

[@kentnottingham9635]

What a perfect way to end an album! As an 17/18 year old, I didn’t appreciate this song as I did later. Now, it’s quite possibly the best song on the album!

[@monkeymanz_music]

Roger Hodgson wrote, sang, and arranged most of the enduring rock that made Supertramp a worldwide phenomenon. Roger Hodgson still tours, and there is a live recording version of this song which is a must see. Although much older now, he truly is an amazing artist that has never lost that incredible voice.

[@robyourtime]

He doesn’t tour anymore. But the other genius of Supertramp, Rick Davies, does still play live at 80 years old ❤

[@monkeymanz_music]

@robyourtime He took some time off to be with family, but apparently, he is touring again in 2025. He is still writing, so it makes me wonder if there will be an album. I'm 67 now, and they were huge in my circle of friends. My father in law surprised me on my birthday and took me to see the Breakfast In America tour in Toronto, which was beyond amazing.

[@Guildofarcanelore]

Breakfast in America was such a great album!

[@markconnolly312]

That bass. The drums. The engineering and mixing. Brilliant. You two are beautiful folks, too!! God bless you both!!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Gone Hollywood" and "Hide In Your Shell"!!!

[@DavidJacobsvo]

Yes! Gone Hollywood please.

[@tristanoleary7595]

Seconding Hide in your shell!

Another great one from them "Hide In Your Shell" ♥♥

[@cameronbelway3989]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@rayeckert242]

My personal favorite. They used to open their live shows with this one.

[@billebrooks]

This is my favorite Supertramp song. Love it!

[@dylanalbuquerque4854]

Thank you so much for continuing to post supertramp reactions! All biases aside, I think they’re one of the most underrated rock bands ever!!! Also you two are arguably the best reaction channel on KZbin👍🏼❤️ love y’all

[@nathanjacques2940]

My dad left his albums to me and this album was in there this good record.

[@keithjones7390]

Cannonball from a later album Brother Where You Bound has always been one of my favourite Supertramp songs.

[@jeggy7447]

Glad to see both of you smiling , Nothing like the smiles and look of Amber's face when John Helliwell's SAX hits in supertramps songs !!!!

[@kenrathbun9383]

This is my favorite track on that album, mostly 'cuz it wasn't overplayed back in the day-thanks, guys!

[@DanFuka-l8d]

This is one of the albums I would rush home from school to put on. Even today, the songs, arrangements, performances, and engineering have stood the test of time.

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

Amazing band. One of my faorites. Great songs, albums and brilliant musicians!

[@theglaz66]

Finally. Thank you. Supertramp for life. Child of Vision forever

[@brettcurtis5710]

Played the entire Crisis, What Crisis! LP yesterday - still magic after all these years!!

[@rudigerschrodel7911]

There are so many subleties in Supertramp's music, just fantastic!

[@alvalonline]

Just seeing the vinyl album covers can bring back memories of every song on them. Back in the day, album art was almost as good as anything you'd find in a museum.

[@stevelambert6404]

No one sounded like Supertramp, so unique and always amazing

[@pjg58x]

Absolutely love this song. What a way to close out a phenomenal album. Played this album to death when it came out

[@nicholasnewton4419]

From now on is a must listen, from the album even in the quietest moments, the storytelling is phenomenal 😊

[@old_dog9953]

buddy of mine worked on several of Supertramps tours, amazing shows. Great act, took good care of their crews too

[@kentnottingham9635]

The haunting Sax and the end of Rick’s piano solo is so PERFECT! Man do I love this song!!!!!

[@jasonwhipp7712]

The blend of the synthesizer to the saxophone at the end! Love it!

[@smithbros1000]

I bought this album right after seeing Super Tramp perform in 1980. I'm a major fan!!

[@mathewwallis2863]

Please, please, please do Fool's Overture off their "Paris" (Live) album. The roar of the crowd at the end is life-altering!

[@carolmartin4413]

Love Super Tramp....always such a unique sound!

[@vinylman7285]

What an album. What a year in Music 1979 was.

[@Bestfriendsforever-p2u]

You've got to listen to their album Brother Where You Bound. Great album. David Gilmour is on it!

[@keithjones7390]

Brother has always been one of my favourite Supertramp records, Scott Gorham also appears on the album. Another album which hardly gets a mention is Free as a Bird, some great tunes on that one too.

[@kevinandcarolynroutledge2981]

Is this the best Supertramp album? No. Is this the best Supertramp song? No again. Is this the best Supertramp use of the piano solo? Absolutely.

[@johnedieter739]

Bloody well wrong. ( haha, but seriously, I'm loving the intro to BWR )

[@Surge92]

I've been waiting for you guys to react to this track. It's arguably my favorite song by Supertramp. I'm glad you liked it.

[@lorenstrait3889]

I have loved this song forever! As a teen it was this song while running to keep pace and the song Lord Is It Mine that helped to stable in tumultuous times.

[@trevorwalsh9205]

Thanks for doing my fave Supertramp song! A perfect mix of jazz and rock

[@gtplumbing2004]

Supertramp Gone Hollywood.

[@MadAnthonyI]

Great album. Love this song. "Gone Hollywood" is very good, too.

[@gtplumbing2004]

It is hands down my favorite Supertramp song. If you're driving on the freeway and you're starting to fall asleep, put this song on and you will be wide awake.

[@kathysaladin-smith6384]

Of all the concerts I've seen 70s thru the 80s Supertramp was my favorite, incredible performance.

[@MikeKeel]

Hey, Jay and Amber! I'd highly recommend taking some time out to watch the live version of this in Paris, 1979. It completely showcases their talents as musicians.

[@Jessica_Roth]

Glad you're back with the 'Tramp! An IMO unjustly overlooked track on this album is the very first one, "Gone Hollywood". Take a listen, if you would.

[@alanbeaumont4848]

Best playout ever. I like to imagine the band is carried off on a flatbed and are still playing as they disappear into the distance. The vinyl had a better fade though...

[@JaDav40]

Can't go wrong with this album. Another great album you haven't sampled anything from yet is Depeche Mode's "Songs Of Faith And Devotion". "I Feel You" and "Walking In My Shoes" were the chart hits from it.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

This album is simply amazing!! Another Supertramp song to check out is called 'The Man with the Golden Arm'. I just love watching you guys, eyes closed just feeling the music, makes me feel great! I rewatch your reaction to 'The Logical Song' at least once a week!

[@ClaudeBrunet-x4g]

"Fool's Overture" has to be your next Supertramp, similar vibe as this one but even better. Be well my friends, thanks for the Supertramp. ✌️

[@barrywood3561]

Was the first kid in my high school with the newly April 1979 release of the Breakfast in America l wore out the 8 track in my 1969 Camaro before summer ended

[@jamesdagenais6494]

I bought this record when it came out & had it on tape. I loved to play it in the car when taking a road trip.

[@neilwarner7852]

Fool’s overture is a masterpiece it’s just under eleven minutes but well worth the listen

[@CaptainEJS]

Hide in your shell is amazing x

[@Magnesium-neo]

You found my #1 Beautiful song. Thank you.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

My favorite Supertramp song. I love getting lost in it.

[@jonpevehouse]

I think I will take credit for this one since I've been calling for it since your first Supertramp song, lol. Got to go grab my headphones now! Thanks y'all!

[@franckb8279]

Their BEST song ever!!!! Mine favorite from Supertramp.

[@dougdornseif]

I just love watching you guys get rocked (pun intended!) by the music we grew up with!! It's like going through the process of discovering these songs all over again! When you are in need of your next Supertramp fix I recommend Fool's Overture; either the live version that is labeled "Voice of Supertramp Roger Hodgson - with orchestra" or the original studio version. Fasten your seatbelts for another ride!!

[@durv13]

love love love supertramp .

[@Duh6666666]

One of the best-produced albums ever, it really represents the epitome of late-70s rock. There is something childlike and innocent about their songs, I love them!

[@Kuesel68]

YES! That song stands out so much - not only on that album, which is one of their poppiest, but on their whole catalogue. What no one ever does is reacting to their roots - Try Again, Maybe I‘m A Beggar, Rosie Has Everything Planned, Coming Home to See You. Clear, Crime of the Century is not only their masterpiece but one of the best albums ever produced and it was a slightly different band, but go and take a listen to their first two, very neglected, albums!

[@keithjones7390]

Couldn't agree more, their first two albums are excellent. Words Unspoken from the first album is a real favourite Supertramp song.

[@rusty9129]

The description Amber's looking for about being captivated by the song is what I call being "in the pocket". The rhythmic pulse of this baseline is hypnotic, the piano phrasing is jazz-inspired. The whole thing sucks you in and captivates. I'm big on the poetry and messages, too. This is more about getting someone to stop listening to the propaganda and think for themselves. " You drink the Coka Cola because you said it tasted good, you watch the television because it tells you that you should ". Powerful stuff right there. Oh, and nothing was digital in 1979!!! You played it perfectly or you didn't...no electronic fixes yet!

[@db4982]

For me, 'Hide in Your Shell' is Supertramp's masterpiece.

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

You should wonder into some of their other albums. Supertramp never made a bad album!💖

[@keithjones7390]

I've always been fond of Free as a Bird album, OK its no Crime of the Century but still has some very strong tunes.

[@killbot_factory]

this is unbelievable, I was just watching your wonderful video reacting to The Logical Song from three years ago, and I had such a good time with it I thought maybe you had also done my favorite Supertramp song, "Child of Vision"...and you posted this just five hours ago! Awesome!!!

[@artierosesmithie9191]

This song is amazing it's a keyboard, piano lover's delight, and Amber loving the sax at the end. Can't get enough saxamaphone as Homer calls it. Suggestion. Lord is it mine is a great Supertramp song, in these times we need the lord. Bless you Jay and Amber. Had the vinyl LP in 1979. Was in Kansas at the time.

[@Canal1517]

Guys... since you now do interviews on the channel... I would humbly suggest contacting John Helliwell, Supertramp's sax player. He's a great guy, very nice, and I'm sure he'd be a great guest.

[@debnbhuy]

Thank you guys for a great reaction ! Love how Amber really gets into the amazing instrumental ...love her hair style too !!

[@blanetalk]

Nobody ever reacts to Supertramp's "Another Man's Woman", but it's a banger. It starts off as a B+ Supertamp song, but after the second verse, the piano solo takes over and then it turns into this monster groove at the end. Highly recommended! And don't let anyone talk you into listening to the live version first. Sure, catch that later, but your first encounter should be the studio cut off of the Crisis What Crisis album.

[@Lwize]

Insta-classic from 45 years ago(!). The instrumental ending never gets old.

[@boomitchell989]

Thanks for your great reactions to this Supertramp song, one of my all-time favorites. (Like the new look, Amber.) The song by Roger Hodgson is questioning the mindset that many have. They drink something, not because it's healthy, but because it tastes good. They watch the television "'cause it tells you that you should." Then he says ... There must be more than this life It's time we did something right I said Child of vision Won't you listen? Find yourself a new ambition Instead of blindly following the crowd, Hodgson is calling on us to find a new path, a new ambition.

[@BryanWicks]

There was no escaping this album when it first came out back in 1979. Child of Vision was essentially the bookend to the album opener Gone Hollywood, with both lead singers trading positions in POVs about fame and success. I absolutely love the opening of this track, and appreciate the lyrics more and more with each hearing. Thanks again for a great reaction, guys!

[@kevinsacks3185]

You 2 should be honorary Montrealers. As someone who grew up there in the 70's I can tell you that the most popular groups in Quebec were Supertramp, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, and ELP. How popular? Both Pink Floyd and ELP played The Olympic Stadium to 65,000 fans each, and Supertramp played 2 nights at Jarry Park to a total of 70,000 fans. (I was at both the ELP and Supertramp shows).

[@tristanoleary7595]

If we going back to ELO - The Diary of Horace Wimp is a sleeper Supertramp - Hide In Your Shell orrrrrr Fool’s Overture is an orchestral treat. Akin to Stairway to Heaven or Bohemian Rhapsody

[@watrandy99]

This ENTIRE Breakfast in America album is just fabulous! Many, many times I've just sat down without moving and played the entire thing (except for having to turn the album over).

[@kamroc1]

Listened to this song hundreds of times. All the instruments are fantastic but Dougie Thomson’s bass slays me.

[@christianbrasso8257]

so many amazing supertramp tunes-check out rudy, sister moonshine, hide in your shell, fool's overture, even in the quietest moments, from now on , going hollywood, loverboy, lady, ain't nobody but me, asylum.

[@jeffsands7119]

Crime of the century is a must

[@adamterry77]

My two favourites on this album are the opener. Gone Hollywood and oh darling 👍

[@Dommus50]

Masterpiace

[@WorldGoneKrazy]

Now yrr talkin.. SIPERTRAMP!! That entire Breakfast in America album is awesome. Great concerts! That sax at the end makes me want to weep .

[@robertmillar8246]

You have still not done their masterpiece song form the album Even in the Quietest Moments the song is almost 11 minutes called " Fool's Overture". I have said many of times in the past that this song would put a smile on the faces of the great composers of the past.

[@davidhuggan6315]

Love this song so much. Next please try "Hide In Your Shell" and "From Now On".

[@sarahmasse23]

i especially love this song on the breakfast in america album. everyone knows it but it feels like my little secret i just love it so much

[@JoeSlish-q2e]

best song on the album

[@Ncxgroup]

As a child of the '60s and '70s, you must remember how we listened to music then. It was a thread that connected all of us. A lot of the listening was, quite frankly, when you were drunk or high in many respects. Headphones plugged into the stereo or blasted through massive speakers if it was a party. The amount of time needed to make a mix tape with coping from one piece of audio equipment to another or live capture from a Radio Station was off the charts. Thinking about it now, the amount of time we spent on speakers for the car or for the house was insane. How about discussing Jensen 6x9 speakers for the car or moving from 8 track to Cassette? Keep in mind that this all happened before computers.

[@ferleiva7080]

With this one you always have the sensation that final solos could have gone on for ten more minutes and you wouldn't be bored, huh? For me it's in the Top 3 of best Supertramp tracks on any album (the other two being "Fool's Overture" and "School"). But this is the one I listen to the most, next to other Rick Davies treasures such as "From Now On", "For Ever" and "Bloody Well Right".

[@keithjones7390]

School and Rudy are my two favourites.

[@chrissnowball2376]

I'm going to add my two cents and suggest "From Now On" as well. Child of vision is my absolute favorite but, from now on is a very close second. I'm looking forward to going through your other reaction videos, you two are great and I just subscribed to your channel

[@rmcleod1960]

I was waiting to see Amber's face when the sax came in.... I wasn't disappointed....lol

[@nancyroberts5505]

Amber your hair is incredibly beautiful. I LOVE it! My husband says "Jay, you have two beard hairs out of place"! Ha.

[@stevenklyce3555]

Far away from home, late at night, candlelight, right frame of mind, straining to lock in the faint FM signal from a college station 100 miles away. The 1st notes opening Child of Vision cast a spell of chillbumps that became more meaningful listening to the wake-up optimism in the message. Amber is usually so insightful examining lyrics. This seems obvious from the start. Listen again. If you’re truly bored, one could look back at how many times I’ve recommended this song, particularly with other Supertramp reactions. The album is a true masterpiece of Rock&Roll history, and Child of Vision is a pièce de résistance to the whole affair. I repeat often; The evolution and transformation the both of you have graduated from naïveté into aficionados of the bands, their members, their stories, but mostly the music. Well done.

[@mousiespanks2379]

One of the greatest last songs on an album in my opinion.

[@keithjones7390]

Yes, it's a great ending to a wonderful album. Ticking from Elton John's Caribou album is probably my favourite last song.

[@isebmazo2140]

Thanks for this great song. Now time for lead singer Roger Hodgson solo hit. HAD A DREAM (SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY)..