Exclusive Roger Hodgson (Voice of Supertramp) Interview - Creating the Classics

[@carollechubey2095]

Roger is such a beautiful soul ! Love this interview.

[@lanti-deprimecodequinenveut]

right I agree

[@soak1709]

On voit que c'est un homme d'une grande gentillesse et d'une grande simplicité, et qui respire la sérénité.Et ça, ça fait du bien, toute cette bonne énergie! "Give a little bit of my love to you..." : merci pour tout cet amour et cette paix!

[@OnlyrepublikafaninNL]

Deeply love his music. One of the few men that allows you to 'read' his soul.

[@ZenyattaFan1]

He is an absolutely incredible talent.

[@at90percent]

I really like seeing my favorite musicians just sitting in a chair playing their big hits all natural.

[@Zocawa]

I just saw this interview, just last night, and I am watching again today, I feel like I know this person, it's like I knew the things he was going to say. Long time ago I listened for the 1rst time "hide in your shell" and that song simply got into my soul, and when I came to listen to all the other records, connected each time more. He is a beautiful human being. "Letting go of the past,... forgiving yourself for the past, forgiving others, and that's the way you become free" speaks to me.

[@timwhitnell7145]

Same here. Crime of the Century was probably the first album I ever listened to all the way through, as a 13 year old. I loved the entire LP then and still do but I particularly identified with Hide In Your Shell as I was a shy kid. Supertramp is still my favourite group.

[@ClintScottFischer]

Grew up with this man's voice feeling like he was family. Lord Is it Mine is probably my favorite. Love this man.

[@rhythmista7707]

Logical Song.... Still eerily relevant to this day.

[@modspell]

As a fan of this man's work for well over 35 years, I can't say which I enjoy more, his gentle, serious soul or his phenomenal instrumentality. This is one guy you can truly feel good about being a fan of... he's never embarrassed himself nor given anything but purity and honesty. God bless you Roger.

[@plasticrap4577]

I love you Roger and your music! I’m looking forward in seeing you perform live! God Bless!

[@francelaferriere6106]

What a gentle soul. I was lucky enough to see him twice in concert and I even met him once (for a very brief five minutes or so) and he is one of the most pleasurable persons to be around, very friendly. He also gives great hugs! :) Thank you for your music, Roger! Namaste.

[@Caracaraorangeberry]

Where have I been. This man is beautiful in spirit. Listening to this has brightened my day and my life. Thank you.

[@GTOrsi91]

i shaked hands with Rogen this year, it was wonderful to meet him

[@MrTomMalone]

Modern age philosopher. We love you Roger.

[@crzrck]

I grew up in the 80s and your songs are forever etched in my mind in my heart. You remind me so much of George Harrison. I know that his music had an influence on you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories which I am now reliving through KZbin.

[@mariejosescornet181]

Beaucoup de douceur dans l’interprétation d'extrait de chanson, qui m'ont toucher droit au coeur. Même si je n'ai rien compris, puisque je ne parle pas Anglais l'interview était magique.La voix douce et clair, le calme olympien de Roger m'ont vraiment impressionnée. Ses chansons sont si touchantes et Roger les chante avec tant de délicatesse, que mon émotion est à son comble et déborde de mes yeux, l'impact de ce que je reçois et si puissant que ma poitrine ne peux le contenir. Je dois pleuré ♥

[@JulieJewell777]

WOW He absolutely amazing!! I cannot wait for him to release the Awakening... So beautiful- He is a very talented songwriter and a Wonderful performer!! Great Interview he is so honest and straight forward... I have been a huge fan all of my life!!!

[@janetmanzo4614]

I love u dearly Roger, it just feels to me that u wrote all those inspiring songs, for me. your music always gets me through the toughest obstacles of my life! I listen to ur music daily. someday I wanna meet u, and shake your hand, and perhaps a big hug!! u make me feel so good......💜💝💞❣️💙😁

[@donnaduquaine3617]

He is such a wonderful man. Such a good heart. I wish he was my neighbor who I could go over and talk to him any time. So sweet. Love you Roger

[@Yolanda-ml5qm]

You are a genius ,...and one influence for generations,thank you so much

[@kronlof2]

Thank you for playing this last Sunday for us very lucky people

[@taranolan3507]

i just wish i had the opportunity to sit and interview him for about an hour and get to hear clips of his beautiful songs sitting directly across from him. This guy has no idea how lucky he is! he plays and sings effortlessly. and another thing that really strikes me about Roger, is he never seems rushed in his interviews. even following a show in the lobby and stuff. he is cool, calm and collected and never seems in a rush to leave. a very nice quality about him

[@jeffthepoet7]

Give a little bit. I knew he was gonna say that. Just had the feeling. Been to several Supertramp shows in their hey day and to Roger's solo show. Both are great. Love Roger's take on life.

[@zarella1]

Roger's music always brings me to better place!♥

[@MyGabriel70]

A lovely man a lovely musician.

[@ninarusch2005]

Roger touches my heart!

[@inoshishi1000]

Thank you for giving so much! Peace and love Roger.

[@YTYTDanno]

Excellent interview and back-story on many great songs.

[@gsdraiss]

My all time favorite...............Many of my friends in HIgh School in 1980 said The Logical Song was me.................thirty some years later...I agree.

[@joanneleadley5266]

The longing of my heart is just as Roger says " to find my true self" .The journey takes us through so many learning experiences. The longing of our heart is to be love, security , peace and to know who we are. I love his honesty and passion. The music expresses the true depth of his heart. All i can say is WOW

[@DanAuerbachmusic]

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

[@shoelessjoe1905]

Beautiful artist...one of the most underrated and underappreciated artist ever in my opinion...he gives off such a safe Vibe ❤️

[@pabloikv3836]

I love his voice. So charismatic... And besides, a great musician😱😍✌❤🌸

[@msheadhunter]

love this so much

[@jeffreybundy4095]

Thank you Roger. I listen to you whether I'm happy or sad. Your music speaks to my soul. My husband plinks around on his guitar with no real knowledge of how things work but when he does it reminds of your music. We can't read music but we we play by ear. Your music is incredible. If there is some kind of heaven I hope your music is playing when I get there.

[@dejahoje]

What a wonderful human being. Love Roger and all his songs.

[@ryanlindsay2662]

Ilove roger Hodgson I’m big fan ilove super tramp

[@paulorben6830]

Always loved all his tunes....listen to the obscure ones....all great

[@irfrapg]

What a beautiful musician x

[@timwhitnell7145]

I love Roger Hodgson but Rick Davies was as instrumental to the band's success as he was. Helliwell, Thomson and Siebenberg were also great musicians. They meshed brilliantly. They were my favourite group as a 13 year old in 1975 and they are still my favourite.

[@jans724]

Same here! Agree!

[@mimiflowers377]

oh que j'aime sa philosophie et le créateur qui l' est🥰

[@claudiamayer6856]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE You and your music

[@ianbauer4703]

Roger Hodgson is a Supertramp in his own -- a seeker, a wanderer with his music.

[@John-D.]

I Love Rogers' songs. 8/4

[@Shredboy1]

This band needs to reconcile, I'd pay big money to see "The Classic Line-up" BIA and EITQM's. I love Roger Hodgson, but I now believe after many years.. he wasn't the only spark of magic in Supertramp. Helliwell, Davies, and that pounding rhythm section of Thomson and Benberg.

[@marktravismusic]

Respect respect...inspiration from Rodger comes to me!

[@thesunreport]

great interview!

[@enoboye]

God Bless this wonderful man forever endeavor. And am I alone here, or could "Give A Little Bit" pass for a George Harrison song? Two brilliant souls. Thank God for real musicians. Love you, Roger.

[@deewestcott]

Beautiful Songs! Thank you for sharing Your Soul ;)

[@captainscarletz]

fools overture is my favourite song

[@TSPH1992]

What an amazing fella

[@suzanafbotelho]

Roger é uma bela alma tal! Amor esta entrevista

[@rogerhodgson]

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[@fearofnot]

True words and in tune annointed music :) Bravo!

[@m.b.2153]

Always leave em wanting MORE!!!

[@racefan32]

Saw your show last night in Victoria BC. You mentioned you've never recorded the awakening, you should I think it would help so many people deal with issues. Its a beautiful song.

[@DustinSmith_dustyrocks]

I'd have to say Roger is one of if not the most underrated great musicians/composers of a generation. His songs leave a mark deep and personally for eanyone who listens...the only other groups I can think of that do this are the Beatles and Pink Floyd...these bands just take you to another level

[@jeffreybundy4095]

Lord is it mine. One of my many favorites when I'm out of sorts.

[@moru4ia]

i am so so so so ..... love is the answer..

[@scornetpomfret]

Divin, tout simplement divin. un concert privée avec uniquement Roger et sa guitare; pardon, et ses guitares parce qu'il en possède 2 Sofi et Mary ce serai pour moi que du bonheur, il règne autour de cet artiste une magique tout ce qu'il chante vous touche au plus profond de votre âme, parce qu'il compose avec amour et chante avec son coeur. Roger Hodgson est rester simple humain malgré immense succès qu'il à offert à Supertramp et ensuite reconquérir le siens depuis 1983 en solo ♥

[@inesmargaridaalvespereirap1169]

Ele é simplesmente único na sua essência, no seu talento... Amo-o simplesmente tudo o que ele representa pra mim.

[@DanDDirges]

Lord is it mine. Wow! Give a little bit! WowoW!

[@justmadeit2]

lord is it mine, great song

[@fractalnomics]

13:25 So glad he choice 'Give a little bit' I knew it.

[@dieterwolf1122]

School ,was for me the best one

[@yathome5596]

I wouldLOVE to see Supertramp live. This man composes music like Mozart did. He could hear it almost completed

[@MichaelSlowik-h8y]

Did an interview with Roger just like this in Orillia Canada

[@scornetpomfret]

dommage que je ne comprenne pas l'anglais , mais rien que pour l'entendre j'ai tout écouter avec plaisir ♥

[@Craving4Sound]

Oh Yeah, you're so right ! ;-)

[@dusteebleu]

Who is Roger Hodgson?? You think people actually say this at the venues you play at today? Roger. . these people that come to see you are your heart and soul fans! Being born into a Dutch Immigrant family who came over to the U.S. in 1957 as refugees, I watched my father immerse himself into his classical music. He would sit back in his recliner and close his eyes and conduct the symphony orchestra he was listening to. That music taught me to appreciate every instrument's part in the making of that piece. And to show respect and gratitude for each member that poured their heart into what they played. Fast forward to 1978 or 79 - Boston Symphony Hall - the first (and last) rock concert - Supertramp Crime of the Century tour. WBCN in Boston were playing whole albums or album sides and I was hooked, not only on the album or the band as a whole, but YOU. I was hooked on YOU. Your voice, your passion and your precision. Now I, like my father, could conduct every note to the very last cymbal tap. And I still do. I have all of your music, as I should. Fast forward 42 years, my son - age 42 - was brought up on the very albums I had been playing for decades. Supertramp and your solo works. In The Eye of the Storm, geez, what talent, what a creative gift of love, light and life you are. And your music created a bond between he and I that is unfathomable and you have given us cherished memories like no other. He too will sit back in his recliner and conduct every note. You have touched our hearts and souls, just as you have done to your many loyal and loving fans who wouldn't hesitate to tell you. So when you said, in your interview, "Who is Roger Hodgson?" YOU are. And we, your loyal fans, will stand with pride as we clap, whistle and scream, "We love you!" Because it's true. it's Only Because of YOU.❤

[@parva1731]

THE BETTER SIR HODGSON

[@santygugu]

Yo tomo el camino largo a casa cada vez que escucho take long wey home

[@viorelcotofan7922]

Without doubt ,I can say they,especialy Roger,have changed my lifePlease ,excuse my poor English!

[@dieterwolf1122]

I was a big fan from supertamp.

[@HC_1746]

Genius

[@LegacyProductionsOrg]

the one question i've never heard, and would love the answer. if you left the band partly to be able to produce more songs per year, where are those songs? We have yet to see as much output.

[@Gelsyviolet]

Magnifico musicista

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Veramente

[@xsamitt]

Guild ......The perfect 12 string......

[@tete3002]

Esta musica e minha oracao

[@davidhaney1394]

Roger Hodgson " (Voice of Supertramp)" ....NO....Roger Hodgson , the super talented musician , that just happened to be in stupertramp at some point but is so much more than that !

[@MrCastleburger]

David Haney He was an integral part of supertramp, because he wrote half the songs in their catalog. Same with Rick. Supertramp wouldnt be anything without those two

[@candidoj]

Interesting and truthful.

[@SoniaCoutinho-nd7ll]

A wise man. Yes, the awakening, well a part of it, is forgiveness and BE aware that everything happens for a reason.

[@yathome5596]

Troubadour ❤️

[@magg93]

This inspired me to write songs

[@tjinjapan]

I loved Supertramp but I think it rather conceited of himself to say he's the voice of Supertramp. (and he bills himself at his concerts this way) Yes he wrote many of their biggest hits. Two of their biggest being The Logical Song and Give A Little Bit, but Supertramp was more than just Hodgson. Rick Davies gave a darker edge to Supertramps music with hits like Bloody Well Right , Crime of the Century, Goodbye Stranger, Rudy, Asylum, Ain’t Nobody But Me, Lover Boy, Downstream, From Now On, Casual Conversations, Gone Hollywood, Just Another Nervous Wreck, Oh Darling. Yes towards the end they had creative differences and that's what pulled them apart. But this is also what made them great. I understand people have creative differences and yes it can be difficult to work together sometimes. But that's why you take a break from time to time. We've seen this time and time again with rock writing duo's. They are going at a 1000 mph making great music together and finally they burn out to the point they hate each other. Lennon/McCartney, Otis Redding/Carla Thomas, Simon/Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Ray and Dave Davies, ‎Liam/Noel Gallagher‎ and the list goes on. Neither Hodgson nor Davies have had anywhere near the success they had with Supertramp and both have faded into obscurity. Maybe this is what they want. Maybe after such a hectic life they both want to slow down. That's fine. But by not being together and working off each other they are robbing the world of some great music.

[@Caracaraorangeberry]

Please let us listen to your Dreamer demo. ❤️

[@kennyplay2301]

sound like my Favilla 12 string. Has anybody heard of them or have one?

[@slapjohnson2808]

Very protective of his songs. As well he should be.

[@Donnacristi]

Cleary that Roger Hodgson made a great contribution to Supertramp, but calling him the “voice of the group”, it's obviously overkill! In my opinion, his greatest masterpieces -( I don't just mean popular hits) - but structural and sophisticated music - are Fool's Overture, Child of Vision and Even in the Quietest Moments. However, without the arranges and the participation of the other musicians in the band, especially Ricky Davies' masterful piano, maybe these songs wouldn't be so memorable. In my opinion, Davies is the main mentor of the group. Creative and versatile, owner of an unusual talent, even not being a classical pianist, he gave identity to Supertramp through a peculiar mixes of blues, jazz and pop. Not everything he did was good, such My Kind of Lady or Put on your Old Brown Shoes, that to me are just as cloying as the ones that Hodgson composed, like Babaji, Crazy or Dreamer. On the other hand, Davies saved the album Famours Last Worlds, one of the most eccentric Supertramp' works - with the beautiful song Bonnie. I'm a fan of Supertramp and I really felt their pathetic end, especially because of Roger Hodgson's egocentricity. In his interviews, despite the messianic tone, he always finds a way to value only “his work” and “his music”, disregarding the contribution of others. But without them, would Roger have achieved the same success? I think Roger, who on his own decided to leave the band to pursue a solo career, should have created his group sooner rather than answering an advertisement in the newspaper Melody Make, made by Rick Davies back in 1969. But if he did, maybe the Supertramp story would be different.

[@Donnacristi]

@balazsernhaft8337 Hello, I also agree with you. Indeed, Rogers have talent, but their character is very dubious. He always looks down on Rick and the other members of the band. He feels like Supertramp's "top star". Perhaps, Rogeres considers himself at the level of a Paul Mac Cartney while the Beatles! It's a delirium! Hugs!

[@Donnacristi]

Dear, I agree with all your opinion. In fact, it's surreal what Roger said!

[@timjohnson8820]

The Awakening..... The Awakening. Ahhhh yes The Awakening

[@babsnico33]

Where can I purchase "The Awakening" ?

[@faeriesdiary]

Hi Babs, currently Roger has not yet released "The Awakening" - this clip is from Roger's DVD, "Take the Long Way Home - Live in Montreal" available through the Roger Hodgson Store at RogerHodgsonStore(dot)com ~

[@Chris1966-]

So many people have asked for this song to be released. It's so disappointing Roger has still not recorded it.

[@robinwatson4282]

Master craftsman - they were huge, and rightly so - but somehow Supertramp tend to escape conversation when talking about the top '70s/80s artists - everyoone craps on about Led Zeppelin this and Queen that, Steely Dan this and Doobie Brothers that, Yes, Genesis, 10cc and all the other great groups of the time; yet, somehow, Supertramp escape attention. Which is odd when you listen to them and see live performances - they were impeccable live. Are they in the R&R Hall of Fame? Fucking ought to be. Go watch them live on the Old Grey Whistle Test - Rudy. They sound so good, it's hard to believe it's live in the studio, but it is. They were something else.

[@annmackinlay4277]

Where or how can I buy/get the song in your interview called "The Awakening"? It would help me so much right now. Thanks for any help you can give me.

[@arkansaswookie]

Just curious if you were able to find the song that you were looking for. I hope you did, and I hope it helped you.

[@FrancescoBellringer]

@@arkansaswookie this song unfortunately has never been recorded. It can however be heard on a video on KZbin where Roger played it. Just search up Roger Hodgson The Awakening and you’ll find it 😉

[@tommytwomommy]

Very George Harrisonesque

[@CaseyVan]

He almost became the singer for Yes. Trevor Rabin wrote some songs and I think one of them is on talk. He does have a similar vision to Jon Anderson, and he has that high voice. But Yes with Roger singing would be just be Supertramp to me.

[@JRoes-yw1rm]

@balazsernhaft8337 If you listen to this Trevor Rabin interview 1992 - Trevor's take on "Union" on youtube he confirms that he asked Roger to join Yes, so you have Trevor saying he did and Chris saying he didn't. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGeckn6vrN-jeqs

[@JRoes-yw1rm]

@balazsernhaft8337 Add a link to Chris's interview because I have never heard it before of found it, or is it a myth you created?

[@BalazsErnhaft]

​@@JRoes-yw1rmAs You aren't correct I will not help , but You can search it , Google is your friend. Interview by Anil Prasad in 2012. , under name "innerviews". Furthemore all Roger's concerts were cancelled in 2021 incl. Bospop festival in Nerherlands. I stick to the facts , You should do the same, I am too old to create any myths.

[@JRoes-yw1rm]

@@BalazsErnhaft did you listen to Trevor's interview at 4:38, if you did you would know you are wrong about Roger being invited by Trevor. Just like you are wrong about so many things!!!

[@BalazsErnhaft]

@@JRoes-yw1rm I did not mentioned Trevor. I read interview with Chris Sqiuire the founder of the Yes. He exactly stated that it was "side-project " and "it wasn't so much to be lead singer of Yes". Instead of insulting people plse read more.

[@Joelster-og4pf]

Like The Smiths… the chance of a Supertramp reunion is probably not going to happen.. as much as I want it to happen… Hopefully Roger is keen on though.

[@xsamitt]

Not sure what you mean?Care to explain?

[@BajoSapiencia]

1.15

[@Arkipelago2]

8:51

[@robertw377]

The Awakening sounds very much like Rush for a moment and then it sounds like ELP and then it sounds like etc... This guy is a real talent. I felt like those Supertramp tunes were meant for me.