Supertramp - School | REACTION

[@philippelajeunesse9649]

What an experience 😮

[@anthonyblakely399]

Supertramp are among the gods of Rock n' Roll!!!! This song, "School," is a Masterpiece!!!!!

[@carlpeterkirkebo2036]

One of the greatest buildups in the history of popular music. Remember getting blown away first time I heard this song.

[@Bill123058]

was lucky enough to have seen them in a small venue in DC around 1976

[@AlanaShuster]

Crime of the Century is one of my favorite albums start to finish

[@derekhorlock1976]

I was in grade 10 when this came out TG I grew up in the 70's as a teenager best of times! And I only listen to 70's music 😊🇨🇦 I was 16,luckily I went through my school years from elementary and high school with the same kids,small town then of 1357 people now over 40 thousand 😢

[@mariaostrowski399]

This Song is so great !

[@justinzoskey6871]

This is an amazing album. And a great song

[@centurycomiccenter4526]

I love it when you guys choose songs that are off the beaten path. Love the honest views. Here are two I guarantee you've not heard: Crack The Sky - We Want Mine and Badfinger - Island.

[@bbox5938]

I was thinking about how cool their name is when the opening harmonica came in, it made me think of a hobo or a Tramp, Supertramp

[@mikehurtubise4115]

They were big in canada...amazing library of beautifully crafted epic songs

[@jonathanblanchet1370]

We played that song when I was 19 yrs old in a cover band. I was playing bass and I really pushed for us to play SCHOOL coz the bass part is great and it spoke to me !

[@georgehampton25]

Back in the day of concept albums. To be listened to in it's entirety in one sitting!

[@dagmar.6954]

Supertramp is a great English rock band formed in 1969. They had so many hit songs in the 70's-80's such as "Dreamer", "Give A Little Bit", "Breakfast In America", "Goodbye Stranger", "Rudy", "Take The Long Way Home", "It's Raining Again", "Bloody Well Right", "My Kind Of Lady", "Cannonball", "I'm Beggin' You", "You Win, I Lose" etc.

[@rebeccalipps23]

Hey, Dagmar!!

[@Celion27200]

I remember one of my first girl was called Dagmar :) it was long long time ago.

[@luciacmartins3989]

Masterpiece simple as that!!!

[@fabiendemarseille]

Pour moi c'est la plus belle chanson de Supertramp 👌🤗

[@markstanton2362]

Welcome to Supertramp's GREATEST LP!!!

[@eleluku29]

It was when I heard this piece when I was eleven that I realized that the bass was an instrument in its own right. Supertramp never left my life.

[@MrPolleyr]

Supertramp is a deep rabbit hole. For me, they are on par with Pink Floyd…..different but equal. They do so much with keyboards and other instruments, and lyrically they are top notch. Any time you hit Supertramp, I’ll be here. Crime of the Century is a fantastic album.

[@donnadubyak6504]

Their lyrics are awesome

[@chrisbarlow2131]

"You dont realise how sad this whole process is". Spot on my man - spot on!

[@teej-h7w]

the sound-track to our lives. The best concert i ever attended.

[@mahina1963]

Music back when this came out took their time in the message.

[@philshorten3221]

Best scream transition ever! This entire album is brilliant 😉

[@wendyt7958]

Love them. They always keep you guessing and on your toes!

[@cindyspears5369]

Take the Long Way Home is a must!!❤

[@rayeckert242]

From the first time you hear them, you KNOW you’re hooked. My favorite Supertramp album, hands down. Wall to wall fire all day long.

[@AlergicToSnow]

Alas, nobody makes music like this anymore. I sure miss the 70’s

[@Montang2007]

Facts about this song: It was composed by Roger Hodgson who, in the first piano solo, the hi-hat that is heard is him with his voice imitating the sound of the cymbals. The second piano solo, although composed by Roger, is performed majestically by Rick Davis, as is the harmonica introduction.

[@mariosirius]

You listening to many of my all times favoured, but Supertramp It's the best of the best

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

When Crime of the Century first came out, my boyfriend and I (who managed a tavern), were invited to another bar to play the album on the guy's new stereo system. We had the volume up so high we blew the speakers. This is an awesome band.

[@andydanko7074]

"Rock Art" 😊

[@gamuir]

From Crime of the Century to Breakfast in America there’s not a bad song. My favourite band from the 70’s.

[@timwhitnell7145]

Me too. I feel the same way about Famous Last Words as well.

[@robertcartier5088]

So very true! I'm starting to see a pattern in my favorite '70s bands... They seem to all have a 4-album stretch of pure genius! Supertramp: Crime of the Century/ Crisis? What Crisis?/ Even in the Quietest Moments/ Breakfast in America. Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon/ Welcome to the Machine/ Animals/ The Wall Genesis: Nursery Cryme/ Foxtrot/ Selling England by the Pound/ The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Am I crazy? lol

[@timwhitnell7145]

@@robertcartier5088 Robert, as I am a massive Supertramp fan - they are my favourite band - I would add Famous Last Words as an underrated LP that should be acknowledged as a classic, making it 5 in a row for me. As far as Genesis, I quite like them, individual songs here and there from their early, Peter Gabriel years but I actually prefer the music with Phil Collins as the singer particularly their first foray without Gabriel, A Trick of the Tail.

[@rushfan5563]

^^^famous last words is so good. I actually enjoy their full discography

[@Divedown_25]

what the guys in this thread said

[@anthonyblakely399]

Supertramp is a Super group!!!! What a Masterpiece!!!! Love this song!!!!!

[@MrSnout5]

you're bloody well right!

[@rustyknyffe88]

I love, love, love Supertramp and have been "in love" with Roger Hodgson for decades. The best, best, BEST video of them is their live performance of "Even in the Quietest Moments" It's heartbreakingly beautiful..................

[@ErikJan4242]

" Goodbye Stranger" is a very cool song. With a great 'guitar-outro' that is much too short! Talking 'bout the 'crime of the century'.... 😉

[@realitybytez]

this is their best album imho - taking nothing away from breakfast in america or even in the quietest moments.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

💯

[@johnbrowne2170]

Even in the Quietest Moments.

[@VinylPanda-NaturallyClean]

For me the live album Paris and Crysis What Crysis are much better ones. I have all their records. Some of them even more than once.

[@realitybytez]

@@VinylPanda-NaturallyClean i can understand paris since it is kind of a greatest hits record. i own crisis - it was the first record of theirs that i was exposed to back in college, and i bought it immediately, so i do love it. i love all of their albums actually.

[@michaelakkerman407]

Entire album is top tier!!! In the 70's when this album came out, this record was played non stop in our home. My sisters and I loved this album so much. Memories ❤

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

School was also a surprise for me from Supertramp, hearing it for the first time in the 80's in a friend's "Supertramp in Paris" cassette. Before that I just enjoyed Breakfast in America. It was an amazing experience. I was alone in my bedroom, my personal stereo, the new cassette and play: Supertramp!

[@tomlongland1469]

It was an easy trans for me from the Beatles to, just for a while, Todd Rundgren,, then on to this, my most favorite band . Yah, I'm 70 plus but this music is timeless.

[@susanmurray7654]

Long Way Home is my favorite. Who hasn't taken the long way...?

[@pssthpok]

This is one of their lesser known songs, but damn, it gives me chills whenever I hear it. It's a gorgeous song. And I have to say, the album fits PERFECTLY with the starry backdrop to your cityscape.

[@robinstarkey6071]

Supertramp is immensely talented, so so many good songs. Crime of the century is best listened to start to finish. You have to hit bloody well right, dreamer, take the long way home, goodbye stranger and their magnum opus for me - even in the quietest moments

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

When I was in middle school everybody bought that Supertramp album Crime of the Century. The iconic look of the album is so famous! I used to play in the dark all the time - the entire album! School is amazing. Just imagine being 14-15 years old and thinking you are the coolest on the planet because all 15 year olds think they are the absolute coolest. We thought we knew so much more than our dumb parents. Like all Kids do. Lol. And then this album comes out! So we knew we were the coolest generation!

[@timwhitnell7145]

I feel the same way about Supertramp and Crime of the Century. My favourite album ever from my favourite band of all time - and that's saying a lot.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Those were the days when the album covers were half the pleasure. Crime of the Century, The Dark Side of the Moon etc. Hmm, I wonder what those albums are gonna sound like.

[@dvalentino1]

This song has such a trippy vibe. This album was released when I was in high school, and I still remember browsing for LPs in a record store when they started playing School. I stood there transfixed on the music. Still has the same effect almost 50 years later. That’s really saying something! ✌️❤️🔥

[@GinMae]

Thanks, kids! "School" is probably my favorite by them...they have an amazing balance with the instrumentation and vocals... (also, IMHO check out Squeeze - also, super-talented and balanced... )

[@stevedockeray]

remember the time period - the tune is about standing up to the man back in the day - been listening to them since mid 70s

[@markclaypool5414]

One of the best albums of the 70’s! Whole thing is fire. The song that follows this “Bloody Well Right” will blow you away. Epic opening keyboard solo.

[@richardcramer1604]

I've always thought of the harmonica as a blues instrument, used by convicts in prison, hobos on trains, cowboys around a campfire, etc...not as a happy instrument. That harmonica in the beginning is haunting even eerie it's like the kids we heard are ghosts or something.

[@scifimonkey3]

Supertramp never fail to raise my mood. A band for life!

[@cheripetty1805]

When we speak of Progressive Rock, "Crime of the Century "is also know as a "Concept Album" which have underlying themes woven together. SUPERTRAMP may also be referred to as one of the true "SUPERGROUPS" of the 1970s.

[@SuperPlacido1]

What do you mean by "SUPERTRAMP may also be referred to as one of the true "SUPERGROUPS" of the 1970s."? I do not understand what you mean!

[@ignoblesavage5559]

best song they ever made, from a catalog of great songs. this song makes me FEEL, especially with the piano really taking over halfway through. master class in songwriting, this one. you guys were perfectly on point in saying there's no logical place in the song (see what i did there?) to pause, because they just keep building momentum, until they just get SO HEAVY in the last verse.

[@Zane1962]

This song goes into "Bloody Well Right" and some FM radio stations would always play both together. So awesome hearing them back to back.

[@danielviney]

This song is perfection!!!🔥💥🔥💥🔥

[@lewismaddox4132]

The trigger of the up-tempo intermezzo is a child screaming. One of the most amazing catalysts for an intro into the meat of a song I've ever heard.

[@flubblert]

Classic... in every sense of the word. Once again, progressive rock = real musicianship.

[@douglasg.9271]

My favorite Supertramp song. So many changes, great lyrics, and a flawless recording.

[@444dkm]

Want to hear an epically great song? Fool’s Overture. Seriously. It was amazing to see done live.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Supertramp "It's Raining Again"...Nuff Said.

[@masitaatisam3679]

Try child of vision 😁 Supertramp is different level band , truly think roger hodgson is a genius

[@2715bunky]

This is my 2nd favorite behind "Goodbye Stranger" which I highly recommend!

[@chrisweidner4768]

Greatest guitar outro. Period. Never wanted it to end.

[@reneelyons6836]

Epic Masterpiece!!

[@kittiecoast]

😺 You'll love Goodbye Stranger... phenomenal tasty guitar solo ending! 🎸

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Too true! Totally underappreciated guitar outro.

[@joekuul8769]

The really fun part of this reaction was just watching smiles appear on everyone's faces as new instruments/sounds appeared; very cool reaction.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Supertramp is so Fire! Especially live! They played this exactly note for note the same live!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@go234ko96ts5]

What a group that had so many great songs from the super 70's. This song has so many dimensions you gotta hear it several times to appreciate the talent involved. If you never listened to their 1979 album BREAKFAST IN AMERICA, take the time and listen, you won't be disappointed.

[@Tdub0911]

Not everyone's but this is my favorite Supertramp song since I first heard it. Roger's voice is so frickin cool.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Went to highschool with John Helliwell's cousin in Toronto, she played French Horn and looked like John's twin but pretty. South Side of The Sky by Yes needs your attention. Saw Supertramp 4 times, excellent live.🙏🍁

[@sherryheim5504]

Great song by this outstanding British band. I love all the ambient sounds. Unfortunately they only had three or four albums. Thank you for your reactions.

[@tradeladder146]

God Bless the Brits for everything they have given America. 😃

[@myowndrum286]

To me this is the best Supertramp album. They were amazing live. Their light show was one of the best I've ever seen. Being a pianist myself, School is my favorite.

[@stephentierney9266]

Some of the older fellas in the neighborhood turned us youngsters onto this song way back when. I think about those guys every time I hear it. That intro...fantastic. The louder the better.

[@billg763]

I had the pleasure of watching them live August 5, 1979 in Calgary, Alberta on their Breakfast In America tour. This was the opening song as I recall which is fitting because Crime of the Century was their sit up and take notice album. A classic by any measure, and better than Breakfast in America in my view.

[@joekuul8769]

You know (well, you don't know, but I'll tell you anyway), I live half a block from an elementary school, and when I open my patio door or sit out in the back yard during the day, I can hear the sounds of the kids playing and screaming at recess, which you'd think might be annoying, but I really dig it; puts a smile on my face thinking about those carefree days of yore, and the fun those kids are having now.

[@AP-gb3eh]

The album is a continuing story. They were brilliant

[@j.kearney8058]

The evolution of popular music, The Beatles, ELO and Supertramp..... another excellent review gentlemen. I strongly recomend Supertramp Paris, both the audio and video.

[@markrobertdevison1227]

Saw them in concert, great song. One of my top five albums is Breakfast In America.

[@MrDeadstu]

Supertramp are masters of dynamics. Their sound is deep and complicated but sounds light and breezy. So layered and pleasing to listen to. Rudy, If Everyone was Listening, or Crime of the Century are all fire off this album. I would recommend "Child of Vision" from the Breakfast in America album.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

"Rudy" is the powerhouse from this album in my opinion. Great storytelling, great music.

[@leica0000]

That's one of my favourite Supertramp songs. The "Shadow Song" on the first album is hard to find but a stunner.

[@mikeb3365]

Crime of the Century is a concept album centered around a central character Rudy. It is meant to be listened to all at once. This is my understanding at least. If I'm wrong, sorry, sure someone will correct me if so. Great reaction.

[@EclecticInstinct]

Great reaction guys. I bought this on vinyl when it came out and, of all the tracks to react to on this LP, School must be the most difficult. I couldn't wait to see how you would start to describe it let alone analyse it. Good job.

[@karmakat77]

This song is definitely a musical journey❤

[@toddstevens13]

Their Masterpiece.

[@KevinWallbridge]

Listening to FM radio in the late 70s and 80s this album came up on a lot of greatest-album-of-all-time lists (old school listener call-in polls). Often late at night there would be no real advertising on FM and lots of stations would play whole album sides. That was how I fell in love with this band.

[@auntiedough2488]

The best piano solo ever. In my humble opinion.

[@gillsimo5610]

Can't really disagree....but it has to come equal 1st with Jools Holland's solo on Uncertain Smile by The The me thinks?

[@donnadubyak6504]

Supertramp always has a lot going on in every song.

[@Sixwheelin]

Loved that reaction. This is from my generation and while I enjoy all your reactions I love the ones that none of you have heard the song. Great job! Thanks

[@janicez2630]

Supertramp is great....keep going!!!!

[@michaelschey1084]

your reactions at 5:20 are priceless. This is such a great song.

[@billwoods9302]

Supertramp are like Steely Dan in the way they turned progressive rock on its ear and broke away from prog's more common tropes such as long keyboard solos and odd time signatures. It's progressive, but doesn't drown in complexity. This makes Supertramp far more accessible with almost pop sensibilities. Music fans who may not be fans of classic prog may find a lot to appreciate in Supertramp's more simple, experimental style.

[@annas9131]

The whole album is fantastic. It's a concept album with the main character being Rudy. The song 'Rudy' is the most symphonic track. And it shows what they are capabel of in changes, use of instruments (even a bit of sax in the background), together with a well written story. Another really great song is Fool's Overture, from 1977 about England in the second world war and what they learned from it. On that track they used the voice of Sir Winston Churchill.

[@Jontor11]

Early Supertramp is great!

[@clare1061]

My favorite Supertramp song is my kind of lady.

[@patrickwouters6568]

"Rudy" from the same album is AMAZING !

[@TZ61]

One of you mentioned song progression, and another concept. Interesting, because I remember a particular review back in the day calling Supertramp prog rock with hooks. The band always insisted that "Crime of the Century" was not a concept album, although it still plays that way for me; at least the first side. Thanks for upload.

[@hollysmith9979]

It's a great song and I love Supertramp because they are so different an interesting group....I am so happy you enjoyed this and Ryan " but no sax?" Lol😂😂..I'm glad you guys are so opened minded😊❤

[@stevecowder4774]

This great album is the first one that really put Supertramp on the map, and “ School “ was a big reason for that. Always loved that opening with the haunting like harmonica. Then the song really kicks into gear. Supertramp were experts at that and would go on to famous through this album.

[@jamescanole3940]

One of my favorite piano arrangements in rock music. Saw them live twice in the '70's. The band is underrated. Thanks for covering them!

[@juanchakra]

The best version of this song is in the live album "Paris". If you haven't heard it, you need to revisit it.

[@petercena9497]

Crime is an underrated classic, as good as Dark Side of the Moon.

[@stoneybass5981]

The album reminds me of childhood. Great album and great reaction. I used to play the piano part over and over. “Bittersweet” is a good word for this song. Keep it going fellas.

[@sldrums]

that song is just one of a dozen or more great supertramp tunes.saw them in 1974.on bob benberg,s guest list they were great.