Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) Writer and Composer of Hide in Your Shell

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 “Hide in Your Shell,” Roger also gave us the timeless classics such as Give a Little Bit, Breakfast in America, School, Dreamer, The Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home, It's Raining Again, Fool's Overture, and many more. Roger is currently on tour and selling out shows around the world. 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. For tour details, visit www.RogerHodgso... or / rogerhodgson .
Roger's lyrics and composition of his song, Hide in Your Shell, cannot help but touch people on so many levels. Roger sings with such emotion and openness of his heart that it is obvious his songs come from deep within him. It is not uncommon to see audience members in tears because of how deeply they are touched.
“I was 23 when I wrote 'Hide in Your Shell.' I was confused about life and like a lot of people are at that age, I was very shy and tried to hide my insecurities. I’ve always been able to express my innermost feelings more openly in song and 'Hide in Your Shell' came to me at a time when I was feeling very lonely - both in life and within the band - with no one who shared my spiritual yearnings. It’s a song that speaks to that place in all of us that feels alone or misunderstood, that place where we just want to hide from the world, that longs for connection yet doesn’t feel safe to reach out for help. Many people have written to me over the years saying how 'Hide In Your Shell' has comforted them, made them not feel so alone, and helped them through tough times in their life. It is my most requested song in concerts and to have written something so vulnerable and have it come to mean so much to so many is very fulfilling to me as an artist.” ~ Roger Hodgson
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Hide in Your Shell may be found on Roger’s latest release, “Classics Live” 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.

[@CarissaCiociola]

"Hide in Your Shell" has always spoken to me deeply on many levels, and had a similar personal meaning to me as it did for Roger. As a child and while growing up, my father always told me I needed to "come out of my shell" - being very soft-spoken, shy, longing for answers to deeper, spiritual questions and a sense of belonging, I always turned to this beautiful song for comfort and solace to not feel so isolated and alone; this song became a close friend. The pinnacle of this song for me was seeing Roger perform it in concert this past November. Hearing Roger perform it, being the same age as when he wrote it at 23, was emotionally poignant and powerful - I understood and felt the song in a new, very profound way. That moment left an indelible impression on me, and I've found how just one song can connect so many of us, through our hearts, lives and personal journeys of seeking and soul-searching. "Thank you" could never hold so much meaning and gratitude... Thank You Roger, with all my heart ♥

[@4coolclips]

Carissa Ciociola I felt your sentiments b4 I got a couple of sentences in, and then the tears just flowed.....thank you for sharing such an intimate and timeless expression of our shared human experience. it was beautiful xo

[@kevinobrien2536]

its good to have something.....thanks for sharing... peace

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Your channel icon is beautiful. No need to hide. Is that you? Peace.

[@etmeyutub]

I can relate. Thanks for sharing.

[@samissomar]

This concert should be remastered for posterity !...

[@analuciadesouza7893]

What a voice!!! What a song!!! Perfect!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@miguelantoniomolinaromero9701]

SI ERES HUMANO AMARAS ESTA CANCION

[@Softie47]

Hide in your shell has always been a very special song to me. Love you Roger. I loved you when I was 15 and almost 40 years later, still love you. Always will. Your music is such a gift.

[@frederickavino8594]

Frederick seen them twice back in the 70's slept out for tickets awesome at buffalo auditorium

[@josecouto9247]

Bloqueados ???

[@vano758]

It was in 1995 when i heard Supertramp, i was 15. My country, Ukraine, as part of the USSR, had long been behind "the iron curtain" and there was very little good stuff to listen to. Occasionally some foreign students or diplomats brought records of British and American groups into the country and they cost a lot of money. Just like everything from behind the border. Me and people like me would find rare vinyls and copied them on tapes.... i was so deeply moved when i heard Hodgson's voice - the first song i heard was "Take The Long Way Home". I was very much into The Doors at that time, but i didn't really feel like listening to the Beatles or Rolling Stones. So i fell for Supertramp and later Procol Harum and Uriah Heep. Britain's got REAL musical talents and i am so happy to have been a fan of so many great bands from the U.K. for this many years! And thanks to music i have learned my English. Thanks to Roger Hodgson , the mighty uniter of people's hearts throughout the world! Hello from the Ukrainian Kingdom ;-)

[@edwardwalker9572]

@@vano758 Beautiful

[@rafaelcordani3895]

The first time time i heard this song, I was on the bus ride home from school. I almost started crying right then, standing up in the bus amidst strangers. I’m now passing through my worst moment in life. I regularly think the worst thoughts possible (“what will you gain, making your life a little longer?”). This song is the ultimate comforter, friend, ally and companion through the worst nights, that seem infinite. Roger, thank you. Your song has helped and is helping a teenager the world over, even forty years after it was written. Much love

[@jimdartouzos2127]

One of my favorites from Supertramp. ....Excellent Song

[@MrUnstoppable1964]

Supertramp with Roger Hodgson was in these times (1970th) the BEST LIVE BAND EVER !!

[@torbjrnlund903]

I agree. I saw them in Oslo in the seventies and they were incredible - the best live band I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot). Hide in your shell 'lifted the roof' so to say. It was a memory for life.

[@ericminch]

They are among my favorite bands, but it's a bit of a stretch to say that in the 1970s they were better than the Stones and the Who and Traffic and the Eagles and Steely Dan. Oh, um, yeah there was a group called Led Zeppelin too.

[@juarezmercante7052]

Roger cantava (canta) com muita alma !!!! Não canso de escutar.

[@paulosergiodasilva5951]

Música espetacular! Inesquecível!

[@Oliveiramso]

Supertramp is one of those bands whose versions of their songs, live, are as good or even better than the albums. A simply sensational band on stage. Great Roger, my compliments straight from Brazil!

[@kimeskew7777]

Scorps too

[@Mon027]

I used to play Crime of the Century from by bed. I had the turntable close enough to me so I could fall asleep listening to a record and wake up with the same record. I once misplaced the needle and scratched my worshipped copy of Crime of the Century. I immediately got up, I got a shower, from an old sock I took some money I had saved and run as fast as I could to the local record store to buy a new copy of the album. It was not only because of what Hide in Your Shell meant and means to me, as I love the whole album, but yes, there is something special about that song. There has to be when you know you are a big fan of the band and that song title comes out in the first place and right away when prompted to say which your favourite Supertramp song is. I basically feel the same as Roger about it and I also agree with other posts here, most of all Carissa Ciociola (Rissa) 's. When I first listened to Hide in Your Shell I was totally cocooned, I had lots of problems at home, very especially with my father, and I was definitely reaching out. I was also shocked to see how so many people around me were throwing away their talent and their potential and how they were unable to see beyond themselves and even inside themselves. A couple of George Harrison songs were also like my Bible then, namely While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Within You, Without You. I suppose my heart, my soul, needed some answers and these words contained the message that seems secret when you are a teenager. Funnily, when I was lucky enough to witness a Supertramp gig, Madrid, July 1983, I had the same feeling when I saw the video on display at the beginning of the concert, the one with the tightrope walker who falls down after someone cut the rope. "I won't let anyone do this to me again", I said to myself. And that's how it has been, through the thick and thin, through loss, through other people's addictions, through memories, through loyalty and treason, through disbelief, through magic, through life. Thank you, Roger. And thank you too for the unforgettable handshake after the unforgettable gig in Vigo a few years ago. I just hope someone recorded that The Moon Says Hello and Time Waits for No One that you played with Carlos Núñez that night.

[@ColonelJ1]

yeah it's a somewhat good album

[@vtwinvera]

i love what you wrote mob027

[@ChristopherFreedom]

I saw them in the 70s.. I had a backstage pass and got to meet the band in person.. They were all wonderful but to me Roger was the highlight of my experience. . I still have this album.. this music carried my thru so many monumental trials and tribulations and transformational experiences in my life.. legendary 💕👍

[@daviperezramos134]

Supertramp left its mark, especially because it combined the technological resources of its generation without highlighting what is most human in each of us. That is why his work remains current.

[@Candyflyfish]

This was the song that made me connect with the compositions of Roger Hodgson, I was 12 years old. As thousands of people around the world, we fully identify with the compositions of this great talent and excellent person. I give thanks for having attended many concerts around the world and enjoy great friendships that have been generated by it. A real luxury to see their live shows !!

[@ligiavieira6222]

Ouço suas músicas desde 1977.... Ohhhh tempo bom!!!!! As lembranças voltam lá trás 😄😀😃❤

[@sergioarez6703]

Thanks Roger, this song help me a lot when i'm lonely or confused, this song is a real piece of art, all fit perfectly: melody, lyrics, feeling. Supertramp is one of my favorite bands and Roger Hodgson is one of my favorite composers of all time. God bless you!! Greetings from Ecuador

[@NormaArcentalesDeleg]

Una cancion que forma parte de mi vida...Definitivamente hermosa melodia

[@viresanctdecara]

Uma das minhas preferidas. Para mim, você é o maior compositor em atividade no mundo, parabéns Roger!

[@LonelyL1fe]

Super concordo! Amo supertramp!! Nasci escutando supertramp!! Minha banda favorita!

[@andreluispaivaandreluispai1817]

I danced a lot with this music in 1977. I have a special affection for this album. What a pity that the Supertramp cannot come to Brazil

[@johnschanzle3593]

This performance this performance and this performance WOW ! Supertramp at its best !

[@jeffthepoet7]

Saw Supertramp many times in their prime and Roger Hodgson solo. Roger's a treat to see and this song is a classic of his.

[@Bolanboogie10]

A difficult decision but I've picked this as my favourite supertramp piece of genius

[@roazhonbreizh]

One day in 1970, a friend introduced me to listen to the album Crime of the Century ..... and my music listening has taken another dimension! Sound and melodies that always accompany me since that day .Hide in Your Shell is certainly one of the more poignant. Roger, God bless you, and your music is still with us a long time!

[@kathrintsc]

why do i cry when I get to this song ?.... It may be coz of it's flavor ...the one of me youth

[@sharonallison9922]

BE GRATEFUL YOU'VE GOTTEN THIS FAR....YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IT TO A GIFT....

[@salvatoremanfredi9597]

hide in your shell è una canzone straordinariamente bella.....è quella che più ricorda l' intero album...è una hit che crea un clima particolare....adatta ad ogni epoca...ma sopratutto fantastici i SUPERTRAMP.....e la voce di Roger........strabiliante..

[@vittoriomammone6369]

Sono grandi per il modo di fare musica vera musica ripiena di Melodia è Contro canto che Solo nelle orchestre si sente unici supertramp

[@enoboye]

Priceless! Roger is such an inspiration and a wonderful man. God Bless.

[@jonicook60]

right now my life is just so rock bottom. and this song is just exactly what i am feeling . one day i jope to look back on this comment and say i got my life back and my one and only true love back . im not religious but please pray for me .thank you . and if i cant i have asked it is played at my funeral.

[@hagar666]

I hope everything is okay with you now

[@terencem8795]

Wow! What an incredible songwriter! ❤✌

[@metalpas66]

This kind of music ,........is a reason for me .........to hear !!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU ROGER !!!!!!

[@dawnhenderson5235]

Love this song, and the performance is very emotional for me."Hide in Your Shell", is exactly what I did when my life fell apart, the more I realized what was going on around me, the more it became more and more complicated everyday. Trying to explain it became impossible for me,almost to the point of unbelievable. Which lead to mental health issues and family abandonment. So I guess what I'm saying is when no-one believes in you,you doubt yourself and keep to yourself, cause nobody wants to hear what you have to say anyway.I'd find myself curled up in the fetal position trying to understand it all myself.just like hiding in a shell, so to speak.

[@stephaniecarlson6689]

Thank you Roger❤, expression & vunerability to take us to a place if healing or desperation. I chose healing after desperation ❤ I love that song & its depth. Thank you 🙏 New South Wales Australia 🦘🌺💝🌟🌺💝

[@kimeskew7777]

Brings back so many of my teen memories. I wore this album out! Love♡♡♡♡

[@rogerhodgson]

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[@ajitmisra2459]

Roger Hodgson Hi Roger, any chance coming to Austria this summer?

[@LeonisioBarroso]

Roger Hodgson - Quando a alma canta !

[@davidfranciscodasilva9559]

Roger Hodgson,the soul of supertramp!

[@isidrohernandezcruz6852]

SIMPLEMENTE ME ENCANTA! SUPERTRAMP MI BANDA FAVORITA

[@McLaLoune]

Vynils écoutés en boucle des heures entières ! Il ne manquait à l'époque que ... les vidéos de KZbin ! 40 plus tard ! On mesure tout leur talent !

[@stuarteverall8906]

Saw Supertramp at Belle Vue, Manchester in 76/77 and this song has stuck with me ever since, just fantastic.

[@cafetoledo]

this is pure rock!! i love this band, I grew up listened this band!

[@costantinadiluzio6864]

Super.fantastic..bravo

[@andreinaguerreropernia3244]

El mejor grupo q he escuchado...los amo

[@mothersdaughter61]

I miss the album version. Love this song so much.

[@danieldinenno8484]

El dia en que JESÚS descendió de los cielos y fue ROGER por un instante en este recital ....GRACIAS

[@cafetoledo]

Roger Hodgson I just love youI grew up listened your music!

[@lucianavalimsantos7079]

D++++++++Supertramp, dificilmente aparecerá uma banda tão boa qto essa.

[@jkmsaturn]

Just. Pure. Magic.

[@albertleon764]

Insuperable Roger Hodgson ... El número uno!

[@mariamolla9483]

DE LO MEJORCITO EN ROCK SINFONICO.SALUDOS

[@carollechubey2095]

I just loved it like crazy ever since I was young . ❤️❤️❤️ And still.

[@tkmmesmo6289]

Great song! Great band!

[@mariajosealmeida9690]

It means exactly what it meant for Roger! I'm 54 and I still feel lonely and confused.

[@lucianofonseca6982]

Vrdd

[@leandrotorso4452]

Espetacular

[@sergiomelo54]

Música e interpretação fantásticas

[@soak1709]

Wonderful video with a good quality! a very touching song...and still touching on stage now! Thank you so much!

[@faithandfreedom]

What a classsic song! Love it! Thanks guys! Would have loved to be there at that very concert!

[@christiaantinga]

Roger 4ever! ♥

[@johnb3592]

Supertramp was an awesome Band... Their music will impress for years to come... Thank You Supertramp for performing an amazing concert at the C.N.E. Stadium in Toronto Ontario Canada.

[@camellaalejandra]

I love you Supertramp!! I love forever

[@zeusdiosdeluniverso1205]

TE AMO MI NIÑO

[@Klurpaderp]

I love this song so much.

[@susanavicente559]

Supertramp la banda sonora de mi vida!!❤️

[@nuskysa]

Great song, the fav of my son I must say, and the fav of many others. Its lyrics have something special which bring a sort of courage to go on. A very helpful song. And, it's really awesome to see this video from old Supertramp times. Thanks for posting this gem. :)

[@carollechubey2095]

My favorite

[@gonzaloreyes8782]

This song touch my spirit

[@ligiavieira6222]

Muito bommmm... Relaxante

[@verocarra7972]

great memories, hide in.your shell. and all.the tunes of Supertramp..big times living in Germany

[@TynaMetzner]

Amazing then and now!!!! Awesome!

[@PunishedFelix]

this is the best thing ever

[@americosouza6199]

que musicaso e muito linda e show

[@philgallagher7090]

"Crime.."74 is my fav album!

[@lucasbragamontenegro651]

Genious!

[@circlewolf]

Thanks for Sharing...Rock N Roll History is meant to be enjoyed by everybody..

[@BRBluebird]

I am so excited for the Kingston show, can not wait!!

[@eduardojungbluth4344]

Oh my God!!! So beautiful!!!

[@ronc4500]

I wish Supertramp was still touring.

[@marciavendrametto7649]

Gosto dessa música ela me faz viajar no tempo relaxar

[@dorisschmitz1828]

Einfach nur toll.Könnte Stundenlang zuhören

[@michaelhackett8800]

Supertramp were way ahead of there time a supergroup is the word

[@mariadelourdesalvesmaeda5450]

Just Brilliant!!!

[@conquistadoramericano]

Brillant.. I grew up in your music. Please post my timeless memories .

[@bobdavis9773]

The best composer and voice congratulations Roger

[@susannej469]

So Wundervoll :) ich freue mich es Live zu hören ... 6.8.2017 in Uelzen :)

[@augustopachecoo]

Fantastic. Music and Lyric.

[@paleshelter4002]

Masterpiece...

[@richiebear1969]

Happy Birthday Rodger.

[@PaPaPeeMD]

SUPER GROUP

[@SoniaURRA-my5lh]

Nice music. thanks you, very much.

[@Pfaelzer5]

Großartiger Musiker... er spielt alles live, als wäre es von der Platte... war auf einem Konzert von Ihm u. tatsächlich ohne Playback... im nächsten Leben werde ich Musik studieren... und nicht auf dem Bau arbeiten... auch wenn ich recht zufrieden bin mit allem... aber die Kunst ist es, etwas für die Nachwelt zu hinterlassen, wo sich Menschen fragen, was für ein kluger Kopft hat das gemacht... erwarte vor Weihnachten eine neue Platte... oder was sagt man eigenlich heute... mp3s :-)

[@bidibangpet]

A great song ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FernandoSanchez-ec2np]

Q hermosura d canción d todos los tiempos viene en el disco d 1974

[@salvatoreconcuore465]

👏👏👏👏👏👌👌 great time....great Supertramp 👏👏👏👏👏

[@EAIrock]

Thrilling...

[@Earthgal063]

God I love this man

[@lucanzelin8145]

OMG, John helliwell on saxo... Amazing

[@rafaelbp591]

Gracias, de verdad

[@marcellusdelemos736]

Love is!

[@tanoliam]

When the was so special.. only for special ears

[@brendanbarr8282]

Hi Roger - this is amazing quality thanks for my favorite song of all time. Where was this concert?

[@zeusdiosdeluniverso1205]

GUAPO !!!