School - 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. Roger not only gave us “School,” but also other timeless classics such as "Give a Little Bit," "Breakfast in America,” “Dreamer," "The Logical Song," "Take the Long Way Home," "It's Raining Again," "Fool's Overture," and many more.
Roger is currently on tour. 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, as with this October 2014 show in São Paulo, Brazil. For tour details, visit www.RogerHodgson.com or / rogerhodgson .
Other ways to connect with Roger:
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For authentic signed merchandise:
www.RogerHodgsonStore.com

[@manuelaschmidt1647]

never forget!

[@AdilsomSerafim]

1972

[@benoitadam3222]

Masterpeace !

[@robertmiller9207]

Roger is truly a musical treasure. I totally admire him and love his band. So much talent there on that stage. AND, it would appear they love doing their thing and making people happy.

[@11301960s]

I saw these guy six times in the 70’s. Best time of my life. Cheers!😆🙏🇨🇦

[@ChrisWynn-wj4my]

Just a few guys loving life, jammin' and makin' music!

[@kathyegriffin1543]

I'm 69 y/o and so happy I have KZbin so I can listen to your music. You, Roger, are brilliant.

[@rodrigoamaral3619]

Assisti esse show junto a minha esposa em Belo Horizonte...simplesmente PERFEITO. Faz parte de minha vida, Superaram/Roger Hodgson, assim como outros. Feliz por ter participado desse momento mágico. Para sempre na lembrança. Obrigado a todos os envolvidos nesse show no Chevrolet hall.

[@DIMOSTHENISHIRAS-di6xu]

So many memories, so great song!

[@ahbenjamin2889]

The voice .. the song ... I am transported back to the 1970s.

[@TheHiggybabe]

Marvellous live version of School from Supertramp , hats off to Rodger Hodgson , and all other musicians involved 👍

[@goodbyebluesky5770]

Wow This song really reminds me of High School... so amazing!

[@canadairflight]

I would give up everything today to go back young to relive those days, with the people who listened to Supertramp with me.

[@empoweryou1]

Fantastic live version! What a SOLID group of back up musicians!!

[@teresaschiavone7472]

Fantastic. Spitze❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariejohansson4127]

J can hear you too ❤Thankyou for the good Times....and Today..Your Lyricks is Magic ❤ Marie 🍂🍃🍂

[@mefamefa-yr8sz]

Absolutely a masterpiece of music history. Not today's crab

[@TheDPFS]

"crap"

[@TerryYelmene]

my eyes close... and I go back...further back... back to an earlier life.... my eyes open... it's 1975 and I'm in the Oriental Theater on a summer night in Milwaukee... aw... and life is so good! Thank you for the memory!

[@KenHarrington32]

I checked in the loft and yes I still have "Crime of the Century".....................yes vinyl. All of the tracks are just a memory from my past.

[@vuelo6059]

Qué ha pasado con la música a partir de los 2000, que ya no hay bandas para relevar a estos grandes grupos que aún nos deleitan con su música?. Ahora todos cantan el mismo ritmo, no hay instrumentos como antes, son máquinas las que hacen el sonido de instrumentos, la esencia está perdida, abandonada. Dar la gracias a estas grandes bandas por seguir demostrando su buen hacer.

[@choupettechoupette3900]

I am 84 years and always fan of supertramp

[@markusaurelius777]

Excellent! :)

[@iggyignas6990]

This is real music ,playing all instruments sounds just like in the seventies WOW AWESOME love it

[@paulninovici8920]

the music of the 70s, the most beautiful

[@vinz1060]

Masterpiece.

[@patriciabravoriscal6264]

Excellent, marvellous. Heaven on Earth, to me ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovetolay]

Powerful is a understatement… this was an time in history…

[@sharonallison9922]

SIR ROGER HODGSON TRAVELLED TO A PLACE IN CANADA CALLED NEWFOUNDLAND.....HE WENT TO LITTLE FISHING VILLAGE CALLED PORT DE GRAVE TO MENTOR A YOUNG GENTLEMAN THAT HE FELT HAD AN ABUNDANCE OF TALENT.....SIR ROGER IS TRULY AN EARTH ANGEL....WOW !!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇💖🤗

[@pjotrkatzanduro2702]

unbelievable great music . the Drugs in the Seventies must be much better than today , thnx for that

[@kennethadamsson162]

That's not only music. That's history and art.

[@christianebonnaves5783]

Kenneth Adamsson yes is performant

[@markom2135]

Memories ,best part of our lives ,school time

[@johncunningham4902]

No Comparison. He and Supertramp were One in a Million.

[@louisenesselaar606]

"They tell you not to hang around and learn what life's about And grow up just like them, won't you let it work it out And you're full of doubt"

[@nivaldobosio2027]

Supertramp and Roger. One of the best ever!!

[@lisint8041]

J'ai découvert ce tube (d'anthologie) en 1977 quand j'avais 10 ans. Mon premier 33t! J'ai dû l'écouter des centaines de fois et je ressent toujours cette même envie à ce que cette chanson ne devrait jamais s'arrêter! Les divers instrument (surtout le piano et l'harmonica), le rythme et la chanson elle-même et surtout, oh surtout, cette formidable voix de Roger Hodgson. Merci d'avoir crée ce titre...

[@francesconero1953]

Ciao..da..by..gio..sss..primo..Milano.. italy..ciaoo

[@Jynxxxycat]

This should be played loud, and often, right now. We are currently seeing the results of these "students," as adults.

[@georgevicfarrugia3116]

I’m 38 years old And I’ve been listening to Supertramp since I was about 5 I still love their music till this day.. Dad had a cassette in our muscle car and every Sunday ride we used to listen to it I have such heart fond memories through their music ❤

[@alanchristopher2024]

And this, guys and gals, is STILL how it's done!!

[@bigpeeler]

Well said

[@dineshdahya]

Good music is timeless without social or political boundaries without generational differences. Roger Hodgson thank you

[@cattimini3614]

tjs un plaisir d'écouter ;) ce morceau de supertramp.. j'ai tellement adoré supertramp, c'est toute ma jeunesse ;) ....en 1978 j'étais à Londres et j'ai ramené l'album " breakfast in America"....bien avant que la France puisse le diffuser... j'ai encore ce vinyle acheté à Londres.... Mon Dieu que c'est loin tout ça....

[@cesarchaves6388]

Sa manque énormément les groupes comme eux , Supertramp, scorpions, simpleminds et bien d'autres. Chapeau les artistes ❤

[@moulindors]

C’est Tellement Bien… La note juste, toujours juste… 👏👏👏 Merciii !

[@mardub7568]

Me and my girlfriend found this band only recently. Straight away they became my number 1 band of all times. Got 4 vinyls from them now. Supertramp, Crime of the century, Even in the quietest moments and Breakfast in america. All near mint condition, original releases except Crime of the century. Want to have all their vinyls. Both of us started learning piano cuz of them. This is our favorite song. On our wedding day, i wanma play this song for her on piano and guitar. My singing sucks, but its not gonna stop me from putting a smile on her face. Love you Supertramp. Thanks.

[@ggez7979]

Thats so sweet

[@muskokan59]

You've got to listen to "Crisis, What Crisis?"

[@mardub7568]

By now i have all their studio albums on vinyls from first ine called Supertramp to their late peaces without Roger Free as a bird

[@patsnyder4714]

The best band ☝🏻 💯👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💙

[@lisajacobs9087]

I adore this HAUNTING VERSION of "School" soooooooooo much!!!

[@gaetanofelice4297]

What amazing voice and performance by him for his greatest professionality ..... thank for you music

[@nealsims8282]

The quality of that live performance, is unbelievable .

[@rolfsevecke7192]

Supertramp voll geil war live da bei als die hier in Hamburg war damals volkstparksdion super Danke nochmals Rodger

[@tinapople6372]

So many memories All fantastic great music in Mississauga Canada ♥️♥️

[@Berlin-zv6lj]

Love Supertramp for ever Berlin ....Deutschlandhalle .

[@timh5072]

It's really hard to explain how great this man is, I saw him at Snoqualmie Falls a few years back just unbelievable. Paid a couple bucks to go backstage and see him and he's so humble. Anyways I'm 70 been listening to him since the 70s LOL anyways happy trails everybody just a little comment Amanda genius

[@marcolari747]

La musica che piace a noi che eravamo ragazzi insieme ai surtramp

[@RockhollowCNCServices]

44 years ago in Montreal you took a young man and made a Supertramp fan for life

[@Nauticus66]

Love love Love... I listened to this when I was 10 and still listen when I am 56... and I will continue to listen to this master.

[@franciscocacador8743]

I live in a small city in Portugal. Last year Roger Came here to play in a Festival. I bought the tickets as soon as they were available. However, I had the fear that, as it happens with a lot of big-name musicians, he would come in, play for an hour and a half without much interaction with the crowd and leave, collecting an effortless paycheck (as a lot of Portuguese musicians have done in the same stage). The opening band was late but played the whole thing so my expectations were that Roger would leave at the hour he was supposed to, no matter what. I would like to apologize to Roger for I was totally wrong. He came in, he played his biggest hits with passion, he spoke to the crowd in Portuguese and played for a good 2, almost 3 hours. He went for so long that my girlfriend, exhausted, was begging me to leave before it even finished. It was without a doubt the best concert I've ever been to. .Thank you, Sir!

[@geoffpoole483]

That's hardly surprising. A few years ago he was severely delayed in getting to a festival on the Faroe Islands and began his set at 4 a.m. A lot of acts would have pulled out.

[@SloMo2723]

He's one of a kind!!! Love that guy!!

[@timh5072]

Francisco you were right on, he came to Snoqualmie Washington Best Concert ever I paid a couple of bucks to go see him backstage God bless him he's the best songwriter excuse me besides Bernie taupin

[@geoffjewkes6887]

Superb !!!!

[@eduardoferrao9296]

Também estive lá ....muito bom.

[@ctwatcher]

I met you in Nevada City in the 80's at a bar, you were playing with a local band. We danced right in front of you, it was a blast for us that night. Best days ever.

[@lamarjohnson4576]

The first cd i.ever played in my car on a pioneer cd tape player. I special order from Japan. Big big supertramp fan. If i could had only to buy 2 cds it would be crime of the century and breakfast in America.

[@HenrykProwizor]

SUPER SUPER MUSIK

[@RickKepple]

In the early 80's, I was poor. My parents had just passed. Staying with relatives who didn't really want me. I'd check out Supertramp from the public library and play the LP a lot. Studied a lot at the library as a rock star taught me to do. Get smart enough to pass tests and improve my own life. Went Army, college, writing for a living, and now I make short films and music videos from home. Widowed. Still listen to SuperTramp, but on KZbin. Thanks for the music!

[@godspeed9955]

It's just beautiful how music accompanies us through life

[@hafengr]

ROGER TOUR WITH SUPERTRAMP! REMEMBER YOUR FANS!

[@user-wm1js2no9x]

I saw SUPERTRAMP on theBREAKFAST IN AMERICA tour, they did the whole CRIME OF THE CENTURY album, yes it was a killer show, even more so when they did FOOLS OVERTURE and back then i think tickets were 6-8 dollars I sure miss the good ole days ROCK ON😊

[@cristinaalban4670]

Excelente!! Genios!!!! Gracias 😁❤️ gracias 😌💓💗 Argentina 2022!!!

[@christianschmidt6591]

What this wonderful musician has done for his fans is almost indescribable. My wife and I went to his concert in Adelaide three years ago and he made the crowd feel as if we were the most important people on the planet. Few musicians have such an aura and exude such generosity. My wife and I sing Supertramp hits at the top of our lungs on road trips through Australia. Combined we've both spent almost 120 years on this earth - blessed with the unique sounds of the seventies. What a time to be alive! Roger's band is magnificent. His musical genius will live on forever.

[@truthwarrior122]

He's just repaying God for blessing him with such talent.

[@glennfwilliams]

Great words my friend, we are the same age born in 59 we have lived and grew up in such a special musical period indeed, many musical legends still performing. In hundreds of years time this musical period will be looked up as a renaissance musical period I suspect will be hard to be repeated.

[@BBQHoorn]

''blessed with the unique sounds of the seventies. What a time to be alive!'' INDEED!

[@kasallal.1825]

I agree to you like 100 %. In a few Days I will be 60 years old. I grow up with Genesis, Pink Floyd, Depeche Mode, Supertramp, David Bowie. Im so proud that I ll be a child of those heroes Best wishes from Germany to All of you.

[@guydube448]

Thank you

[@stratocaster1greg]

I got my beaded guitar strap in the joint. Had time for my friend to make it. 10 yrs for an oz of weed. Love this music and his voice!

[@StephenConnor1940sEvents]

Absolutely Fantastic, Saw Them When Crime Of The Century Was released ............................................

[@horaciorolando8343]

A mis 65 años...qué más decir? Marcaste mi adolescencia...gracias Roger.

[@antoniojosemingotesampedro4210]

Lloro.

[@sirbob5428]

J'écoutais ce morceau quand j'avais 12 ans. C'était incroyable de se laisser aller dans la progression du morceau. Je ne comprenais pas grand chose, pourtant cette chanson m'imprégnais d'une ambiance assez proche du sens des paroles. Et puis il y a toute cette magie dans la spontanéité de ce morceau, une telle énergie et une générosité. Je reviens sans avoir entendu ce morceau pendant 35 ans, il m'a tellement manqué sans que je m'en rende compte. Plus jamais sans lui. Que c'est beau. Immense émotion et respect pour ce compositeur exceptionnel.

[@philipperisse916]

C'est très joliment dit !

[@arminwestenhofer2735]

Reminds me of my school days... we were young... and carefree... where did that go? Good old days...they never come back...unfortunately...

[@fstopPhotography]

My brother bought, when it was first released, Breakfast In America, and I listened to it without his knowledge several times, and fell in in love with Super Tramp. My brother moved on to other bands and music. Me? It opened a whole new passion for me. I've realized over the decades that, in my opinion, the best music rarely gets air time on the radio. The true gems are hidden, obscure from public ears and opinion waiting to be heard for the first time again.

[@aerch1968]

You defined my youth with your songs... a life experience.😎

[@petraaigner7051]

Ich bin dankbar, dass ich Roger einmal live sehen durfte vor vielen Jahren. Er liebt und lebt Musik. Er ist ein einzigartiger Mensch. Danke für die schönen Songs

[@Canaris101]

Ich bin ja wirklich nicht blöd, aber wieso habe ich die Band erst HEUTE kennenlernen dürfen?!? Great!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

Great Music . ! :)

[@klauswoltersdorf6517]

Es war einfach die Beste Zeit mit den Bands,

[@angelaoltmann2377]

Auch mein Lieblingssong für immer!! thank you!! for ever!!

[@jurgenpeterohler9917]

what defines supertram for me is RODGER HODGSON.

[@jamesthackaray5511]

The Heroes of our youth-bravossimo

[@tixximmi1]

This was always my favorite Supertramp song. Now I see why.

[@maureensullivan2196]

Same!

[@schmittdenis4192]

Hi hi hi 68 68 68 7 tu hi hi Hu g7vu hi hi hi no no hi hi hi hi I hi hi hi boo bio u hi hi hi 6

[@juliarudolph363]

I saw him 4 years ago here in Germany. It was a perfect concert, timeless songs + a unique R.H.! Keep it in a very classic memory!

[@penteadosevanisedorocio8600]

Great music!!!

[@annemariefranz8832]

Thanks for memories of my youth

[@lifesgood9528]

Sounding the same as in the 70s when I started listening to Supertramp. My family watched a couple of live music videos recently as we have all loved the music foreverrrrr 🎶 ❤️ 🎤 🎸 🎹 🥁 brilliant musician

[@PatrickDowling-ji2pl]

One of the best

[@norbertrotzer7209]

This is Fine of the Century

[@UKMoench]

Thx for harmony and lots of kisses in that time.. Still ❤️

[@patriciabravoriscal6264]

You were at this concert??

[@DrewS777]

Perhaps most underrated band ever. Should be in same breath as all time greats. School is masterpiece, and many others.

[@antoinewyss]

Another Roger Hodgson song that simply doesn't get old. Brilliantly executed!

[@claranotario5569]

A qué pregunta,??

[@Timmy_vdCouch]

sign

[@joseluissilva3959]

Muito bom !!!... Isto chama-se arte de fazer música. UAU IT's so goof ❤❤❤

[@emile-lq9sw]

Like me ,always young

[@darrell9313]

Full on WOW, old school, well done, saved to my library forever, and will share links with others.... Awesome

[@davidcaldas8154]

Ouvi este som, andei para trás muitos anos. Nostalgia, e continuam a transmitir muito charme e grande qualidade.O Vocalista não precisa de óculos de sol e tem uma voz de sonho. 🔝💎👏👍

[@seanl67]

The musicianship in this performance is through the roof.

[@fabiopagani2966]

😮😅😅

[@Carstensenson]

Yes, the best of the best. Also it´s a concert with live audience.

[@jesusmanuelgonzalezcamacho7300]

Roger Hodgson = Supertramp. They became part of our youth, our culture and finally part of our life. Entrañable School

[@siegfriedbauer3846]

since my 16 years I love it. A great music.

[@gregoriobaeza2742]

Tengo cintas de casett ,discos lp 33 ,VHS dvds genial,con 14 años para mis oídos uno de los 10 grupos de mi lista en ingles anglosajón.

[@terencem8795]

This, my friends, is true talent.✌

[@philippedupuis4239]

Dans les À Nn

[@francobruni5871]

E' sempre un'emozione ascoltarti. Molti ricordi pervadono la mia mente ogni volta che ascolto le tue canzoni. I Supertramp hanno accompagnato la mia adolescenza rendendola molto bella e felice. Ancora oggi ti ascolto con piacere e non ti nascondo che una lacrimuccia scende sul mio viso ogni volta che ascolto ''School''. Ti ringrazio infinitamente di esistere Caro Roger, ringrazio i Supertramp, il tuo super gruppo musicale per aver regalato gioie indescrivibili a noi amanti della bella musica...Thanks Mr. Roger !

[@vinilo47]

Q temas x favor!!! grax x haber estado en nuestra generacion de tan bella musica....

[@joseantoniofernandez841]

POR MUCHOS AÑOS QUE PASEN ME SEGUIRÁ ENCANTADO

[@jorgefernandez1714]

Vi a roger en francia hace 20 años aprox.y sigue teniendo la misma vos y la misma pasión para interpretar su música. Sin duda un ejemplo de profesional, tocado por DIOS.

[@paulkight3311]

I'm 56 years old and I've been a fan of yours forever.... All I can say, Roger, is Thank You.

[@AntyAnty1000]

and now you are 58

[@reneegiese6315]

@@AntyAnty1000 59

[@AntyAnty1000]

@@reneegiese6315 yet young

[@arianerissbacher7060]

My life Thank you from deeeep in my heart, ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheGermanObserver]

I'm 59 now and I live with that music for more than 45 years now. And I will continue till the end...

[@tcrutch65]

From one of the best albums ever

[@newandreview]

Roger. You were dynamite then. You are still dynamite now. What else can we say....

[@walterufsc]

I had the enormous privilege of watching this show in Florianópolis. Great artist, great music and an atmosphere of joy that came from the stage. Thank you so much for your art, Roger.