Supertramp / Roger Hodgson - The Logical Song | The Story Behind The Song | Top 2000 a gogo

Roger Hodgson tells the story behind 'The Logical Song' by Supertramp. A short documentary by Top 2000 a gogo from 2012 (Dutch Public Television).

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[@andyb150]

Logical Song is one of the most perfect pop songs of all time, it hasn't lost a fibre of substance or soulfulness in all these years

[@OneGuitarist]

It really is perfect. This is one of those perfect songs you can't beat. You can do something different and also perfect, but you'll never top this song.

[@johngrunwell6101]

Not a huge Supertramp fan, in terms of their whole body of work, but when this song, or "Goodbye, Stranger" come one the radio I'm filled with true joy.

[@Marchaund]

This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.

[@michaelcontreras148]

Andy B, because it doesn’t have any substance or soul

[@alondathomas293]

@@OneGuitarist: Exactly---it's a marvelous, catchy little R&B with philosophical lyrics that I've always loved, period.

[@UnderTheGoldenGate]

The Logical Song pretty much explains all of our problems. When I was kid hearing this brought tears to my eyes because I realized I wasn't crazy and I wasn't alone in all of this.

[@malkytrance]

@Red Nexican LOL

[@steelyman08]

It's been helping me in the same way as an adult for decades. I know exactly what you mean by "crazy" and it's really tough to be torn between those two worlds inside of yourself. One is only held together by yourself and a few singers or writers, etc, who echo the things that you're seeing and feeling on the deepest level. The other is the false, performing you that's supported by an entire society of others behaving and acting in a likewise manner (mostly unconsciously). You doubt your own consciousness (intuition) because it gets such minimal support. But the unconscious performing you has the entire society backing it up because that's the way we're supposed to be in order for this clockwork horror to keep ticking along, ensuring that the one-eyed man remains king!

[@wlewisiii]

This. Oh, sweet christ, this...

[@gryphonennis1002]

This song meant everything to me as a teenager.

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

Those that never spent time and energy researching real history, have never connected to reality. Ruling class controlled schools, TV, movies, etc, will never connect you with the truth. Truth seeking is a individual thing that no one will support you in doing. Only mocking, putdowns by people that are very afraid of what they may learn talking to you.

[@denispoli7173]

Hasn't lost a bit of his voice, such a gift.

[@royferguson3909]

he is :"deaf as a post": it is such a disability ( hearing loss ). He is still great to see him perform

[@jonathanbywater2063]

I always loved Supertramp growing up but never quite realized this man's genius. I do now!

[@royferguson3909]

I concur. you posted your comment 11 months ago. I am in the future . wouldn't that be amazing. cheers to you. I hope my comment " pops-up" on your phone, and makes you smile ( even if for a nano-second). what's the chances?

[@Dirk80241]

12 months later I have the very same experience about Roger and his songs. I am impressed with this man and this video! I own vinyl Supertramp albums. Playing them on a record player gives me a nostalgic feeling. I love this music.

[@cynthiashelton826]

That was absolutely precious! Roger said these songs are his babies, his children. Yes! Thank you Roger for your service to humanity. Love how you shine your light!

[@SpiritDrive]

Roger Hodgson is such a deep guy. I could listen to him speak all day.

[@alien6740]

You and me both Spirit Drive He and I are def 'birds of a feather' and rarities as well always nice to see one of us in the wild.....

[@alien6740]

Anybody else here who feels like Roger Hodgson Really Really understands you...… Logical song, Dreamer, Goodbye Stranger..... ??

[@urbanpulsewalks]

@@alien6740 He is a proper sage, a very wise man indeed.

[@BruceHoult]

@@alien6740 Don't forget "Fool's Overture"!

[@Chappomusic]

He is and wish the same .. but the basic thing is we all have to love eachother.

[@Renserin]

I had no idea Roger was such a deeply spiritual person. It's something I've honestly missed in music since John Denver passed away. So this will give me the best excuse to listen to more of his songs.

[@PAlex-us4ov]

Crime of the Century and Breakfast in America still remain significant pieces of musical accomplishment.

[@ricklewis5804]

P. Alex Both great albums. Never tired of them.

[@pmg8504]

Both albums can easily be in the top ten albums of all time & deservingly should be!

[@patrickbittel6853]

I've always thought the Crime of the century album never got the credit it deserves. It's a great progressive rock album.

[@my3dviews]

Don't forget about Crisis? What Crisis? and Even in the Quietest Moments. Also great albums.

[@soundhobo]

...👌

[@roxelbr]

Thanks Supertramp for my happy childhood!!!

[@hobojakobo]

It’s a rare gift to be able to take a complex idea or emotion, and then distill it down into a song that others can hear and be made to feel understand what the artist was trying to convey. Roger has that gift.

[@deletebilderberg]

Blows my mind how many incredible songwriters hail from a tiny little island in the North Atlantic.

[@ElvarMasson]

🇮🇸

[@user-kq5qp6dh8l]

Yep . Check my songs out on ut I’m from that tiny bit of rock also.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I love this song more than I can describe. Breakfast in America is a masterpiece of an album.

[@TheTriplelman]

POWERFUL STATEMENT, "we are taught how to perform and focus on the outside and we ignore the inside of our lives"

[@Marchaund]

This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.

[@martysmith5260]

School is not meant to be a new-age retreat where students spend their time contemplating the meaning of life. You are there to build a foundation of knowledge that can help you survive in a very competitive world. Much of that requires discipline and hard work.

[@raginranga3494]

Thought the same.. one of our great teachers

[@grantbennett333]

@@raginranga3494 house Logical reasoning behind the scenes. Flat earth truth about everything important

[@grantbennett333]

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[@dennisn1672]

Even in the quietest moments is one of my favorite songs of all time. A true masterpiece.

[@jimlayhey1965]

the 70s were so good all that great music

[@JoaoSantos-ig8zz]

Now here is something so very true that I don't listen frequently.

[@greatplainsman3662]

...and so much more.

[@Slarti]

I was sent off to boarding school, in 1978, at the age of 8 for 10 years. So, as you can imagine, I have always identified with the sentiment in the song.

[@mozdickson]

for me 1974 to 1977 ---- and I recall so many kids at school were understandably enamoured with Supertramp. Personally, I found my solace when I discovered Stevie's, Songs in the Key of Life.

[@fhartse]

I hope he knows how iconic Supertramp is and always will be.

[@mheberling5939]

Pulls out a perfectly tuned 12 string guitar in the woods, magic!

[@toocutepuppies6535]

I've been married to a guitarist for 30 years and I've learned they can pull out a perfectly tuned guitar just about ANYWHERE!😉

[@jordybeukeboom539]

I keep wondering if this is the one he got from his father. Guess it must be

[@kenhoward3512]

@@jordybeukeboom539 I'd guess that most-precious guitar of his father's is safely stashed at home.

[@markjob7736]

@@kenhoward3512 Right. And I'm guessing it was a 6 string too.

[@Peakabike]

Wonder if it's above Nevada City in the beautiful Sierras where he's lived since the end of the 70s.

[@rogerdalemckinney2889]

I grew up in the late 70s and 80s listening to Supertramp they were one of the best

[@j.ericsandoval566]

Roger Dale McKinney oh indeed, and somehow by recently going back to my hometown for a month and a half, I rediscovered Supertramp all over again and it’s been truly magical.

[@celso6780]

Concordo plenamente. É bom ouvir novamente Supertramp, ótimas recordações.

[@rogerdalemckinney2889]

@@celso6780 no comprende

[@gabbyc3444]

I'm so jealous. I was born 91 and always wish I got to experience the 70s and 80s.

[@katthudson9131]

@@rogerdalemckinney2889 google translate is good for that.

[@fxt363]

Anyone just take a trip back to 79? Its incredible how some songs can do that to you. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@davidwatkins7417]

Wow......I thank your Father for leaving that guitar......I never knew you but this video....this video...I feel a deep connection to you. That song has haunted me since I was a child....I too have searched all my life for him...I now live in South Korea where I study with monks. I finally left it all to seek the Father of all. I thank God for you brother . From a man who listened to you as a young boy....

[@rhubarb40]

It's never gonna be enough Roger! What a talent. Saw Supertramp in London 1983, good music never gets old. Amazing how he can pick up a song or part of the song and after all these years can still sound like the recording.

[@simonharrison6447]

My parents also divorced when I was 11, and I've not seen my dad in about 35 years. He didn't leave me a guitar, but he did leave behind some vinyl, among which was "Breakfast in America", an album I have loved ever since.

[@isaachunt5799]

terribly sad for you. have you not tried to find him

[@rods6405]

Parents can do worse!

[@rootbox]

Roger Hodgson is absolutely one of THE BEST songwriters ever!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

What a talented and open person Roger is. Some of my favorite music ever came from that man.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Great song and there is a wonderful new spiritual practice.

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

This song reminds me of my childhood and when I was older and understand the lyrics, I realised it was about my life. My mother screaming I had to be realistic and not a dreamer, that I should learn at school, and not just staring out of the window in my schoolclass. That I had to stop dreaming and fantasising, but be rational and for Gods sake study for a job to earn a living. My parents were desperate that I never find a job. So I did my best, with ups and lots of downs, learnt to be a nurse, earnt money, got realistic and wasnt feeling happy at all. Long story short, I couldn’t work anymore as a nurse because of a disease, and finally find my old self again. Now I dance, I sing, I sell my art and feel that that is who I am.

[@ms-jl6dl]

So you went from an ant to a cricket. Progress?

[@squirrelattackspidy]

What a great musician and human being.

[@T010180]

For me one of the greatest and underrated artists ever.

[@Meddled]

Roger has held onto his voice for all these years. That gentle over-pronunciation of certain words.

[@koyonnaanizkatzi]

The depth and honesty in these lyrics is priceless. Thanks for sewing these seeds in my life.

[@urbanpulsewalks]

'Even in the Quietest Moments' is up there with the very best songs that I have heard in my lifetime.

[@SticksTheJon]

When he sits down at the piano and rattles out his songs like that, it really makes you realise what a class act he is.

[@scottdunn2178]

I was 13 in the summer of 1979 when Breakfast In America was #1 on the charts. Such wonderful memories of my youth. I was also really getting into bands like Rush, Yes, etc. and got my first guitar on Christmas 1980. Roger still sounds amazing, and it's nice to hear about his inspiration for writing these songs. Bob Seger said it best: "Today's Music Ain't Got The Same Soul... I Like That Old Time Rock 'n Roll".

[@kmach1000]

For me, there's no Supertramp without Hodgson❤

[@yensabi]

What a nice guy , and a great musician..........thanks for the music Roger and Supertramp.....👍

[@blaisehanon]

A true musical genius Roger Hodson is,thanks for all your amazing masterpieces,thanks for all these beautifull moments.

[@moritz2464]

The voice of a generation...long live the 70’s!!!!

[@Marchaund]

This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.

[@speedbrake22]

I wasn't even alive then, but I love his music. Listening to the Paris live album makes me sometimes feel I wish I was there

[@lyricservage7321]

Enough? Not even close. I could listen to him play for days. Those songs are so meaningful because they are him and most of us can relate, at least in some small way. Thank you for this post. ❤️

[@jeffallinson8089]

This guy just has it all; Musical ability, great voice and the songs he writes are just incredible. One word sums him up WOW.

[@crusinscamp]

Late 1980s, I had to take an ethics course as part of engineering studies. I enjoyed the course. The final time we had class was kind of laid back. During this last class, the teacher played "The Logical Song" during the final class, that stuck in my memory. The ethics class was a good compliment to our studies, it meant something. I wish more people had the opportunity to take, and learn from, an ethics course. Somehow that thread winds back to the innocence of youth.

[@chiepotente6765]

Your teacher was brilliant!

[@TheDive25]

Such a wonderful human being and he has blessed us with so many amazing songs. Thanks for everything Roger!

[@ChorusArtists]

Man I wish I could've been there to hear that acoustically in the trees and mountains. This was as close as you can get - great job on a great artist.

[@jeffcobb2734]

"Even in the Quietest Moments" is one of my favorite Supertramp songs.

[@momoney2720]

well you can keep it....its crap

[@MournfulMystic]

My 2nd favourite behind Logical song

[@dougbennett8592]

I totally agree with you, my friend.

[@mikegodfrey410]

Just because you don't like it doesn't make it' crap.

[@Don_from_cairns_australia]

I read your comment just as the that line was being sung

[@Stasiaflonase]

I love Supertramp and Roger Hodgson so much! This was a beautiful look in to his genius in songwriting.

[@hd-xc2lz]

At age 16 I spent a summer in Paris as part of an exchange program. Placed with a French family there, along with two "french brothers" I had a 21 year old drop dead gorgeous "sister" who played Breakfast in America over and over for the seeming few minutes she spent at home. Upon returning to the States first thing I did was buy that album and play it over and over... for many years.

[@muddshshshark]

giggity

[@jamesdarnborough]

I also went to Stowe School in England. (80s). We were all so proud of Supertramp and completely understood the lyrics. Still listen to their music loads. Found this video while looking to learn Take the Long Way home on piano. Wish me luck ;)

[@johndef5075]

You're bloody well right❤

[@stephen1562]

Haha, that's a Rick Davies song!

[@alien6740]

Misters Brock & Lord LOL We seem to share a sense of humor. I tried to think of clever response but failed Abort/ Retry later perhaps.

[@Marchaund]

This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Good Gadd! I love this band more and more as I get older.

[@leticiarodriguez8416]

Timeless, music lives on. Even now, memories come flooding back, happy times.

[@larswillsen]

I still remember that summer in 79 where I met this georgeous girl .. wow, everytime I play this track it all appear in front of me, the warmth, love, the ..everything :-)

[@soularddave2]

One of my very favorites of all times. Music is the sound track of our lives.

[@onnostomp7138]

Roger has always been the highly educated and one of the best ever songwriters/artists and truly inspirational performer.

[@LouLunar]

Oh wow! This is beautiful. What an incredible artist he is.

[@Spineloro]

Sweet words from this inspired guy, not surprising he composed such beautiful songs...

[@Buqui]

No, not enough, I wanted to hear the whole song, his voice is so soothing and what he shares up to this day it's still very true.

[@zecarlospiripiri]

Supertramp to Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@rose4490]

I've loved this song since I first heard it when I was nine years old.

[@kenherbst9460]

One of the best songwriters of all time. His melodies are incredibly sophisticated and lovely at the same time. While his voice is different it really serves the intent of his songs. Profound influence on my life.

[@lou.104]

I love him, his music just captures so much emotion.

[@PInk77W1]

I can relate to this song so much. I was 18 in 1979 and dropped out of High school, which was a huge scandal in my family. 40yrs later and I’ve still never done drugs and I still attend mass every Sunday.

[@traceydavenport3318]

Never get tired of hearing this song. A true classic.

[@richardevans560]

What a great and under-rated songwriter he is. Just beautiful lyrics from deep in the soul. I well remember listening to my brother's copy of the LP "Breakfast in America" when it came out in 1979, we listened to it over and over again. It was like alighthouse to all the kids out there who felt out of touch and confused with the world that that was ok. Thanks Roger.

[@lancel71]

I love Supertramps "Take the long way home"!🤘

[@rods6405]

It's been exploited to much for car tv commercials too much downunder

[@farrellmcnulty909]

@@rods6405 That's horrible. It's one of the most soulful songs ever written.

[@alex35agm]

SuperTramp were never a dancing music band.They were a thinking,philosophical group,with sophisticated songs,full of great meaningful lyrics and amazing hooks. A totally unique band and sound.

[@jamespoff8632]

5:57 minutes of pure gold... thank you

[@Jabberstax]

Logical Song is one of those rare pop songs that are so close to perfection they never sound old or dated.

[@happyskye6713]

Right on!!! Still one of my Favorite Bands of all time 😊

[@-rogerhodgson]

Thanks for the love and support . I decided to take out time today out of my busy schedule to get close to my fans and know their thoughts towards my career and I came across you through my official KZbin CHANNEL insight...

[@justmadeit2]

He's one of the best songwriters ever. His songs touch people, hard to choose a favourite

[@garyconway1073]

Great music with deep feelings thank you for all the great music.

[@andreumateulamas]

Oh my universe... All these beautiful songs... They are still so good... A genious... One of the best bands of all time; Supertramp.

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

Very nice little documentary and a glimpse into one man and his song and life

[@MichelLinschoten]

That man was a big part of my childhood, he has written so many hits

[@craigmarkowski7156]

I love this man , What a genius musician he is ! His music has so much meaning behind it , Helped me through my life that's for sure !

[@Jabberstax]

I never get tired of hearing the Logical Song.

[@skdesign98]

Such a great musician and masterful songwriter. Really enjoyed this video.

[@firebomb5510]

The words to this song reminds me of my innocent youth growing up in the late 70's and early80's

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

This Is One of the Songs that always move me...

[@pauldavies3764]

This was played at my friends funeral. God blessyou,Bri

[@Breakbeats92.5]

That moment you realize that musicians are really just philhopsophers with instruments.

[@ttaibe]

the good ones anyway.

[@alien6740]

Music Power: So so true.... It's that ' EUREKA!!!" kind of moment where all the loose ends just sort of come together (Riiight Now ***…. sorry just couldn't resist) ;oP

[@alien6740]

ttaibe: YES!

[@Marchaund]

This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.

[@krollpeter]

The good ones like Mr. Hodgson anyway.

[@janglyriff]

Roger is a brilliant singer/songwriter! One of my all time favorites!

[@commodore665]

when was a child , one of my teachers described me as " Delightfully Quirky " I was eight , the next year a teacher describes me as : Not taking his schooling seriously enough and needs to knuckle down " , I was nine , kids needs to be kids , let them find their way in their own time

[@imkegroteluschen1664]

I love Roger Hodgson. His voice is just amazing... one of the best and most underradet artists in Pop/Rock artists ever. He definatetly is just brilliant.❤

[@sixbladeknife44]

Superb! If Everyone Was Listening gets me every time :)

[@rubbersoul2841]

The most sympathetic singer songwriter in the history of Rock n roll if you ask me.

[@filmer25]

What the man says about education is spot on. And so very very important.

[@wombatski100]

A perfect song. Wonderful lyrics, catchy tune, great voice and a sax. What more could anyone want?

[@rhoadnaroahs]

When Trevor Rabin left Yes, he worked with Roger on songs that were never released. I wish they'd be released someday.

[@dgp1080]

Amazing musician & composer ever👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@61shotbeehive]

5:07: Forty some years later and his voice is still just perfect

[@mimirich8766]

Roger still has that boyish charm

[@glennsak]

What a wonderful human.

[@harrow2355]

You still have a beautifull voice,dont give it up, your journey is your music Roger,welcome to who you are,Supertramp gives me so many feelings as well on my journey,thanks.

[@Wulfcry]

Man now I know why these song melody's resonate.

[@Marchaund]

This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.

[@kansascityonline]

Roger is master class.. one of the great story teller musicians.. his work will last till the end of time!.... Even In The Quietest Moments is my most all time favorite song of songs. When I first heard it.. the language of my soul was opened. Thank you Mr Hodgsdon!

[@ricomajestic]

Logical song definitely brings up a lot of themes studied by philosophers!

[@Marchaund]

This video proves great songs come from great minds pondering great ideas. Supertramp has always been the No. 1 existential guidepost in my life coming from the world of Rock HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Logical Song was my Zen meditation tool before I even truly caught on to the need to meditate on God and the meaning of life. If only people understood how significant the philosophy of the life of Rock is. Rock is NOT something from outside God's universe but definitely His own substance unarguably. Just as its mother the Blues is it is MEDICINAL. But unfortunately it is misused........ just as most good things are.

[@jamiemarsh8826]

The song was popular when I was in college and boy did I relate to it. Still do.

[@ketchup5344]

His songs are classics ✌🏽

[@EugenieHeraty]

Love all their music. So profoundly inspired. Great to hear the back story and that his voice is still as great as ever.

[@-rogerhodgson]

Thanks for the love and support . I decided to take out time today out of my busy schedule to get close to my fans and know their thoughts towards my career and I came across you through my official KZbin CHANNEL insight...

[@whwill56]

I love your music!! I feel we are kindred souls. I’ve been searching all my life...