Supertramp — Take The Long Way Home
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So you think you're a Romeo
Playing a part in a picture show
Take the long way home
Take the long way home
'Cause you're the joke of the neighbourhood
Why should you care if you're feeling good?
Take the long way home
Take the long way home
But there are times that you feel you're part of the scenery
All the greenery is comin' down, boy
And then your wife seems to think you're part of the furniture
Oh, it's peculiar, she used to be so nice
When lonely days turn to lonely nights
You take a trip to the city lights
And take the long way home
Take the long way home
You never see what you want to see
Forever playing to the gallery
You take the long way home
Take the long way home
And when you're up on the stage, it's so unbelievable
Oh, unforgettable, how they adore you
But then your wife seems to think you're losing your sanity
Oh, calamity, is there no way out?
Oh, yeah
Ooh
Ooh, yeah
Does it feel that your life's become a catastrophe?
Oh, it has to be for you to grow, boy
When you look through the years and see what you could have been
Oh, what you might have been if you'd have had more time
So when the day comes to settle down
Who's to blame if you're not around?
You took the long way home
You took the long way home
You took the long way home (Ooh, yeah, yeah)
You took the long way home
You took the long way home (Oh, yeah)
You took the long way home
You took the long way home (Ooh, yeah)
You took the long way home
Ah ah ah ah
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ah ah ah ah
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Playing a part in a picture show
Take the long way home
Take the long way home
'Cause you're the joke of the neighbourhood
Why should you care if you're feeling good?
Take the long way home
Take the long way home
But there are times that you feel you're part of the scenery
All the greenery is comin' down, boy
And then your wife seems to think you're part of the furniture
Oh, it's peculiar, she used to be so nice
When lonely days turn to lonely nights
You take a trip to the city lights
And take the long way home
Take the long way home
You never see what you want to see
Forever playing to the gallery
You take the long way home
Take the long way home
And when you're up on the stage, it's so unbelievable
Oh, unforgettable, how they adore you
But then your wife seems to think you're losing your sanity
Oh, calamity, is there no way out?
Oh, yeah
Ooh
Ooh, yeah
Does it feel that your life's become a catastrophe?
Oh, it has to be for you to grow, boy
When you look through the years and see what you could have been
Oh, what you might have been if you'd have had more time
So when the day comes to settle down
Who's to blame if you're not around?
You took the long way home
You took the long way home
You took the long way home (Ooh, yeah, yeah)
You took the long way home
You took the long way home (Oh, yeah)
You took the long way home
You took the long way home (Ooh, yeah)
You took the long way home
Ah ah ah ah
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ah ah ah ah
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
Long way home
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No one in Trader Joe’s knows I’m ambling along to this! 😄
I don't want to say I dislike this song....it's just that there are sooooo many other Supertramp songs that I believe RP listeners would appreciate!
This music not seem to get old. It just keeps re-surfacing from the depths like a whale.
what a load of Hits all one one Album - brought me lots of joy as a youngster and still a wonderful listen today - truly for the Ages!!
Saw ST live in Montreal at Jarry Park, 1979 BIA tour.
That was my senior high school year.
A lot of fun, good times.
Once in a while we would break school early and listen to CotC.
Fond memories.
That was my senior high school year.
A lot of fun, good times.
Once in a while we would break school early and listen to CotC.
Fond memories.
Crime of the century is my favorite Supertramp song, but this one is a good one too. 
The first time I heard this album I was rocked. Where did they come from and why soooo goooood. Shocking how good they were as we moved out of British '70's rock into what we gained in the late '70's. Were they the best band doing this in the late' 70's? Maybe.
My 11!!
The woman on the album cover, recently passed away. May she rest in peace!
Long ago I worked an overnight disc jockey shift at a radio station in Maryland. The night DJ broadcast all alone from the transmitter located in a field by the towers, A girlfriend sometimes came up to keep me company during the long shift. When she'd head out for a long drive home about ODarkThirty I liked to play this song for her to listen to as she drove away. This song always brings that time back for me. She was a good friend
I remember dragging our stereo speakers to the front porch in the summer of 79 so we could bang out music while we tossed footballs and baseballs.
BIA was a staple. This album elicits more memories from my teens more than any other.
BIA was a staple. This album elicits more memories from my teens more than any other.
They don't make 'em like this anymore.
drewd wrote:
Kate Murtagh is pictured on the front and back covers of the English rock band Supertramp's 1979 multi-platinum album, Breakfast in America.
Died September 10, 2017 (aged 96) Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
how special that we still have that photo..ICONIC thk u for posting
Kate Murtagh is pictured on the front and back covers of the English rock band Supertramp's 1979 multi-platinum album, Breakfast in America.
Died September 10, 2017 (aged 96) Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
how special that we still have that photo..ICONIC thk u for posting
8 --==>> 9.
drewd wrote: LIBBY!
Kate Murtagh is pictured on the front and back covers of the English rock band Supertramp's 1979 multi-platinum album, Breakfast in America.
Died September 10, 2017 (aged 96) Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Kate Murtagh is pictured on the front and back covers of the English rock band Supertramp's 1979 multi-platinum album, Breakfast in America.
Died September 10, 2017 (aged 96) Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
BillG wrote:
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
Where else would one find a station where the curators a) read the comments and b) give enough of a monkey's to actually change stuff. LLRP!!!!!!!
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
Where else would one find a station where the curators a) read the comments and b) give enough of a monkey's to actually change stuff. LLRP!!!!!!!
nomnol wrote:
True, we were singing along to Fool's Overture and Bloody Well Right long before BIA came out. I remember when it came out hoping that it wasn't a sell-out just to crack the US market, and was over-joyed at how good an album it was. Saw them in Toronto in 1979 during the BIA tour, an experience never to be forgotten by a silly teenager at the time.
ST were popular in Canada from the start. Big venues, packed! They spoke kindly of us during their early years, trying to make it.
True, we were singing along to Fool's Overture and Bloody Well Right long before BIA came out. I remember when it came out hoping that it wasn't a sell-out just to crack the US market, and was over-joyed at how good an album it was. Saw them in Toronto in 1979 during the BIA tour, an experience never to be forgotten by a silly teenager at the time.
one of the greatest albums ever recorded (imho)
goosebumps
Its amazing how nostalgia comes flooding in when you read a comment about your little hometown on such a large platform. Thanks for reminding me of home...
jtoy9197 wrote:
jtoy9197 wrote:
As a young teen I won tickets to their concert in Greensboro, NC on the local FM station, WQDR. Incredibly exciting, but my parents wouldn't let me go. They put their foot down, and while sometimes I could convince them to let me drive an hour and 1/2 west to see a concert, this was not one of those times. So I gave the tickets to my older boyfriend at the time. He took a friend of mine with him. When they came back, he was no longer my boyfriend. My young heart was shocked, wounded, and awakened. I quickly picked myself up and found another boyfriend. I kept on rocking out to ST and all the others of the day, but still feel a little sting when I hear them. All these years later. It's ok, all is fair in love and rock n roll.
"8" COMPARIED TO WHAT?
Forty three years old this year. Fresh and absolutely brilliant. Supertramp peaking before the long way home.
One of the greatest of all time tracks by Supertramp. This along with Fool's Overture. My partner bought the album cover print vinyl last year. Such a thrill.
Kate Murtagh is pictured on the front and back covers of the English rock band Supertramp's 1979 multi-platinum album, Breakfast in America.
Died September 10, 2017 (aged 96) Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Still one of the all-time best album covers.
Singularly great song with one of the best intros in music history. The opening note held for such a long time followed by the opening chord creates such a sense of anticipation. It brings me back to when I was young teen listening to the radio. This song (and Supertamp on general) has earned it’s place in music history. 10.
lizardking wrote:
Rick's rather cynical Brit's opinion of the U.S. is evident in the the cover to this album ... a "welcome to America!" view as seen from the window of an airplane landing in NY.
Rick doesn't like playing in the states
Rick's rather cynical Brit's opinion of the U.S. is evident in the the cover to this album ... a "welcome to America!" view as seen from the window of an airplane landing in NY.
h8rhater wrote:
You can lead a horse to water...
You can lead a whore to culture but you can't make her think...
-Dorothy Parker
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
You can lead a horse to water...
You can lead a whore to culture but you can't make her think...
-Dorothy Parker
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Maybe it was just me but I could never tell if this was a man or a woman singing this song.
my freshman roommate tired a little of my playing this album of his over and over
jtoy9197 wrote:
Ouch! I felt the sting too, just from reading your story... Funny how these things stay with you all these years...
As a young teen I won tickets to their concert in Greensboro, NC on the local FM station, WQDR. Incredibly exciting, but my parents wouldn't let me go. They put their foot down, and while sometimes I could convince them to let me drive an hour and 1/2 west to see a concert, this was not one of those times. So I gave the tickets to my older boyfriend at the time. He took a friend of mine with him. When they came back, he was no longer my boyfriend. My young heart was shocked, wounded, and awakened. I quickly picked myself up and found another boyfriend. I kept on rocking out to ST and all the others of the day, but still feel a little sting when I hear them. All these years later. It's ok, all is fair in love and rock n roll.
Ouch! I felt the sting too, just from reading your story... Funny how these things stay with you all these years...
This song represents a very specific time in my life that I remember quite fondly. Life was a little easier at 16 with a really good looking girlfriend, a job that paid pretty well, pretty cool parents, and a nice car.
My dog Freddy would howl every time the beginning of Take the Long Way Home played. No other song than this. Freddy's been gone for 30 years. Of course this was played often.
The lyrics and music are just about perfect as it gets. What a great message. This could be a perfect follow up to the song Hold Your Head Up by Argent.
Roger Hodgson wrote some of the best music, but his lyrics are just amazing at capturing the stress of life, and giving you hope to carry on. Fool's Overture, Even in the Quietest Moments, School, Logical Song....and many more. All have an important message of hope for those who are really down in the depths of frustration/depression/confusion.
Roger Hodgson wrote some of the best music, but his lyrics are just amazing at capturing the stress of life, and giving you hope to carry on. Fool's Overture, Even in the Quietest Moments, School, Logical Song....and many more. All have an important message of hope for those who are really down in the depths of frustration/depression/confusion.
Many years ago when this was in the top 40 I worked an overnight shift at a radio station, playin' the platters that matter on real turntables. Sometimes a good friend would come and keep me company for awhile - she'd often stay around until the wee hours. I would almost always play this for her after she was in her car and headed home. Can't say i loved this song but thinking of her and playing this for her always makes me smile
This song invokees a very different set of emotions listening to it in my 50s than it did when I listened to it in my teens.
40 years ago, I bought a Harmonica just so I could play along with this. Still the only song I learned the whole way through.
As a young teen I won tickets to their concert in Greensboro, NC on the local FM station, WQDR. Incredibly exciting, but my parents wouldn't let me go. They put their foot down, and while sometimes I could convince them to let me drive an hour and 1/2 west to see a concert, this was not one of those times. So I gave the tickets to my older boyfriend at the time. He took a friend of mine with him. When they came back, he was no longer my boyfriend. My young heart was shocked, wounded, and awakened. I quickly picked myself up and found another boyfriend. I kept on rocking out to ST and all the others of the day, but still feel a little sting when I hear them. All these years later. It's ok, all is fair in love and rock n roll.
PhilippeTorres wrote:
Your "Washningon" made my day! :)
Your "Washningon" made my day! :)
lizardking wrote:
Hide in Your Shell should absolutely be in the RP mix - shocked it's not - Bil??
I know nobody cares and I'll still comment...because I really dig this song. My wife (friend at the time) turned me into a fan, and we've seen ST in concert once (Rick doesn't like playing in the states, so we caught them in Kelowna BC; Superb!) and we've seen Roger 3 times (once in the 3rd row and we got a set list which was cool) with hopes of seeing him again soon.
It was about 17 years ago that she had me listen to Crime of the Century in full...and well it's a freaking AWESOME album. Breakfast in America has a few good tunes, of course the classic rock FM staples (like this one) and the title track (one of those songs that often is misnamed, like Baba O'Riley or Another Brick in the Wall II) and while this is my fav ST song, CotC is in my 10 top albums list.
With all that said, I'd LOVE to hear my wife's fav track off CotC; Hide in Your Shell. If it's not in the RP library, I'll submit it and hope it isn't rejected like the last few. LONG LIVE RP!!
It was about 17 years ago that she had me listen to Crime of the Century in full...and well it's a freaking AWESOME album. Breakfast in America has a few good tunes, of course the classic rock FM staples (like this one) and the title track (one of those songs that often is misnamed, like Baba O'Riley or Another Brick in the Wall II) and while this is my fav ST song, CotC is in my 10 top albums list.
With all that said, I'd LOVE to hear my wife's fav track off CotC; Hide in Your Shell. If it's not in the RP library, I'll submit it and hope it isn't rejected like the last few. LONG LIVE RP!!
Hide in Your Shell should absolutely be in the RP mix - shocked it's not - Bil??
The older I get, the more I appreciate this band .
If you ever played ANY instrument
-- you recognize the musicianship and the songwriting levels here.
I always liked this tune ...
and I never worry about what anyone else thinks of my opinion .
Life is too short to spend justifying myself ...
If you ever played ANY instrument
-- you recognize the musicianship and the songwriting levels here.
I always liked this tune ...
and I never worry about what anyone else thinks of my opinion .
Life is too short to spend justifying myself ...
Shmang wrote:
I once had a horse drink from a can of creosote whilst I painted fences.
It wouldn't drink water either. Just goes to show, horses ain't that
bright and they have no taste in music
Exactly!
I once had a horse drink from a can of creosote whilst I painted fences.
It wouldn't drink water either. Just goes to show, horses ain't that
bright and they have no taste in music
Exactly!
I saw this album's show here in Montreal in the summer of 1978 at Jarry Park, the same location where the Expos (now Washningon Nationals) used to play (saw them too :-). I remember it vividly.
I good fiend of mine and her husband have been lifelong fans. They attented so many shows that they became friends with Roger and are now opening all the local shows. Pretty coold!
I good fiend of mine and her husband have been lifelong fans. They attented so many shows that they became friends with Roger and are now opening all the local shows. Pretty coold!
love. 🤠
love. happy music. 🐧🐧
nomnol wrote:
From the start of their fame, but not the very start. My sister likes to recall seeing them in Toronto in a bar, with about 30 others there. Virtual unknowns, but not for long.
ST were popular in Canada from the start. Big venues, packed! They spoke kindly of us during their early years, trying to make it.
From the start of their fame, but not the very start. My sister likes to recall seeing them in Toronto in a bar, with about 30 others there. Virtual unknowns, but not for long.
h8rhater wrote:
You can lead a horse to water...
I once had a horse drink from a can of creosote whilst I painted fences.
It wouldn't drink water either. Just goes to show, horses ain't that
bright and they have no taste in music
You can lead a horse to water...
It wouldn't drink water either. Just goes to show, horses ain't that
bright and they have no taste in music
h8rhater wrote:
You can lead a horse to water...
….and when the horse drowns, you'll be "Taking the Long Way Home!"
You can lead a horse to water...
….and when the horse drowns, you'll be "Taking the Long Way Home!"
"Breakfast in America", always an 'interesting' adventure....
oh, and an odd name for an album.....
intraear wrote:
You can lead a horse to water...
This is a classic, all you haters. Love it!
You can lead a horse to water...
ST were popular in Canada from the start. Big venues, packed! They spoke kindly of us during their early years, trying to make it.
40 years ago. wow. just wow.
Way too poppy, as ST had started to migrate to in their previous collection, Even In The Quietest Moments (which, to me, is far superior to Breakfast and an overall solid recording). Only song worth listening to from Breakfast, from a long time ST fan's perspective, is Child of Vision which was more like Crime of the Century (an absolutely great collection of tunes).
even the album cover was silly.
even the album cover was silly.
Ah yes, seeing the Breakfast in America Tour back in the day was an amazing experience. Great band.
h8rhater wrote:
I think you're ready for that tin foil ensemble. Don't forget the hat.
Possibly , but it could be that some Supertramp listening, hashish and opium smoking, twisted and deranged individuals came up with the idea while gazing at the album cover...
I think you're ready for that tin foil ensemble. Don't forget the hat.
Possibly , but it could be that some Supertramp listening, hashish and opium smoking, twisted and deranged individuals came up with the idea while gazing at the album cover...
nimblehorse wrote:
I think you're ready for that tin foil ensemble. Don't forget the hat.
There's something about this album cover art & predictive programming for 9-11.
So if you reverse the image like in a mirror the twin towers have the two letters U & P from 'Supertramp' at the top of each tower, now 9 & 11 if you follow me.
Then there's the grinning hostess holding up a glass of orange juice at the approximate point where the planes are alleged to have impacted the buildings & your witnessing all this from the window seat of a commercial passenger plane, very surreal.
There are more clues on the other side of the album cover but i forget now...& all this from an album released in 1979
Just though id mention that...
So if you reverse the image like in a mirror the twin towers have the two letters U & P from 'Supertramp' at the top of each tower, now 9 & 11 if you follow me.
Then there's the grinning hostess holding up a glass of orange juice at the approximate point where the planes are alleged to have impacted the buildings & your witnessing all this from the window seat of a commercial passenger plane, very surreal.
There are more clues on the other side of the album cover but i forget now...& all this from an album released in 1979
Just though id mention that...
I think you're ready for that tin foil ensemble. Don't forget the hat.
I know nobody cares and I'll still comment...because I really dig this song. My wife (friend at the time) turned me into a fan, and we've seen ST in concert once (Rick doesn't like playing in the states, so we caught them in Kelowna BC; Superb!) and we've seen Roger 3 times (once in the 3rd row and we got a set list which was cool) with hopes of seeing him again soon.
It was about 17 years ago that she had me listen to Crime of the Century in full...and well it's a freaking AWESOME album. Breakfast in America has a few good tunes, of course the classic rock FM staples (like this one) and the title track (one of those songs that often is misnamed, like Baba O'Riley or Another Brick in the Wall II) and while this is my fav ST song, CotC is in my 10 top albums list.
With all that said, I'd LOVE to hear my wife's fav track off CotC; Hide in Your Shell. If it's not in the RP library, I'll submit it and hope it isn't rejected like the last few. LONG LIVE RP!!
bstevens1951 wrote:
Or, alternatively, don't turn on a Classic Rock radio station tomorrow and enjoy the old classics when they come on more infrequently elsewhere (like here).
A great song, and a great album 38 years ago. Turn on any Classic Rock radio station tomorrow and you will hear it once, maybe twice. Please, stop the madness.
Or, alternatively, don't turn on a Classic Rock radio station tomorrow and enjoy the old classics when they come on more infrequently elsewhere (like here).
Toke wrote:
Everybody in my hotel room loves this classic song, and this great album that withstands the test of time... love Radio Paradise... hope life if grand for you Toke...
I fully agree Lazarus its simply Timeless I enjoy them now as much as I did all those years ago. And 7:4 on the Richter scale is a very good score here on RP which goes to show there are more positive listeners than negative.
Everybody in my hotel room loves this classic song, and this great album that withstands the test of time... love Radio Paradise... hope life if grand for you Toke...
Amazing how how indifferent I was to bands like Supertramp and ELO back in the day. I love them now.
VH1 wrote:
Oh, no!!! NOW what do we do??
Nostradamus predictet the 3. World War and the Illuminati govern the divided corporate states of neo-feudal murrika, Inc.
Oh, no!!! NOW what do we do??
I can't ever get bored of Supertramp. One of the most varied and versatile bands ever. This is a classic - particular the clarinet vs harmonica break in the middle. Awesome.
Typesbad wrote:
I know that there are Supertramp fanatics, but this is about the only song of theirs I could stand. Unfortunately, it got overplayed and I still can't listen to it 'til the end.
¯_(ツ)_/¯
Many times when Bill pulls out an old overplayed song I don't mind. Hearing one in this context often causes me to give the song a fresh listen. Most of the Fleetwood Mac Rumors songs occasionally played hear are a good example.
Not working with this song I'm afraid. Wouldn't mind hearing "Even in the Quietest Moments" though.
Not working with this song I'm afraid. Wouldn't mind hearing "Even in the Quietest Moments" though.
I know that there are Supertramp fanatics, but this is about the only song of theirs I could stand. Unfortunately, it got overplayed and I still can't listen to it 'til the end.
¯_(ツ)_/¯
A great song, and a great album 38 years ago. Turn on any Classic Rock radio station tomorrow and you will hear it once, maybe twice. Please, stop the madness.
Nostradamus predictet the 3. World War and the Illuminati govern the divided corporate states of neo-feudal murrika, Inc.
nimblehorse wrote:
so, busy then?
There's something about this album cover art & predictive programming for 9-11.
So if you reverse the image like in a mirror the twin towers have the two letters U & P from 'Supertramp' at the top of each tower, now 9 & 11 if you follow me.
Then there's the grinning hostess holding up a glass of orange juice at the approximate point where the planes are alleged to have impacted the buildings & your witnessing all this from the window seat of a commercial passenger plane, very surreal.
There are more clues on the other side of the album cover but i forget now...& all this from an album released in 1979
Just though id mention that...
So if you reverse the image like in a mirror the twin towers have the two letters U & P from 'Supertramp' at the top of each tower, now 9 & 11 if you follow me.
Then there's the grinning hostess holding up a glass of orange juice at the approximate point where the planes are alleged to have impacted the buildings & your witnessing all this from the window seat of a commercial passenger plane, very surreal.
There are more clues on the other side of the album cover but i forget now...& all this from an album released in 1979
Just though id mention that...
so, busy then?
There's something about this album cover art & predictive programming for 9-11.
So if you reverse the image like in a mirror the twin towers have the two letters U & P from 'Supertramp' at the top of each tower, now 9 & 11 if you follow me.
Then there's the grinning hostess holding up a glass of orange juice at the approximate point where the planes are alleged to have impacted the buildings & your witnessing all this from the window seat of a commercial passenger plane, very surreal.
There are more clues on the other side of the album cover but i forget now...& all this from an album released in 1979
Just though id mention that...
So if you reverse the image like in a mirror the twin towers have the two letters U & P from 'Supertramp' at the top of each tower, now 9 & 11 if you follow me.
Then there's the grinning hostess holding up a glass of orange juice at the approximate point where the planes are alleged to have impacted the buildings & your witnessing all this from the window seat of a commercial passenger plane, very surreal.
There are more clues on the other side of the album cover but i forget now...& all this from an album released in 1979
Just though id mention that...
Au contraire! Certainly not one of the my favorite bands being Dead/Dylan/Band/Who/Airplane/Zeppelin/Tull.... focused. Still, this is an energetic, spirit lifting tune that got my attention then and great to hear it now.
I saw Mr Hodgson sing this at the Royal Albert Hall last Friday evening and it sounds even better live.
The intervening years have mellowed the voice slightly and the band that he now plays with are excellent.
The intervening years have mellowed the voice slightly and the band that he now plays with are excellent.
Foot wrote:
For real.I cringed when I heard the first couple notes.The guys voice is awful,I mean horrible.
1 > stunk then, stinks now
For real.I cringed when I heard the first couple notes.The guys voice is awful,I mean horrible.
Love the soprano sax
*barf* this band sucks
1 > stunk then, stinks now
ICK!!
Personally I like this album and where it fits in the time frame of my youth.
For those who think it was played to often consider this:
Radio DJ's were the catalyst for how OCD began....
Caller requests Take the Long way home
DJ Plays said request
Another Caller requests Take the Long way home
Another DJ plays said request
repeat Ad infinitum for a year or two and Bam - Clear Channel gets the idea that if a song is popular just play it every few hours to keep all callers happy and before you know it if a listener doesn't call in to request another artist or song then by golly it must be OK to keep the ones we have in heavy rotation as our listeners are happy and calm and our advertisers are spending loads of $$$ so it must be good. After all people like what they like and if one channel isn't playing it then I'll surf to another till I find it in their rotation. Fast Forward to ITunes and it might be interesting to look at the percentage of a song such as Take the Long way home from this era and compare how many of us old geezers downloaded it again as an MP3 so we could play it whenever we wanted to go back in time on that long road to our mis spent youth.
When I finished writing this I came back to RP and a little gem of a song by Heart called Barracuda - ever heard of it? ;-)
Burn it to the wick Barracuuuuuda.......
True Story
For those who think it was played to often consider this:
Radio DJ's were the catalyst for how OCD began....
Caller requests Take the Long way home
DJ Plays said request
Another Caller requests Take the Long way home
Another DJ plays said request
repeat Ad infinitum for a year or two and Bam - Clear Channel gets the idea that if a song is popular just play it every few hours to keep all callers happy and before you know it if a listener doesn't call in to request another artist or song then by golly it must be OK to keep the ones we have in heavy rotation as our listeners are happy and calm and our advertisers are spending loads of $$$ so it must be good. After all people like what they like and if one channel isn't playing it then I'll surf to another till I find it in their rotation. Fast Forward to ITunes and it might be interesting to look at the percentage of a song such as Take the Long way home from this era and compare how many of us old geezers downloaded it again as an MP3 so we could play it whenever we wanted to go back in time on that long road to our mis spent youth.
When I finished writing this I came back to RP and a little gem of a song by Heart called Barracuda - ever heard of it? ;-)
Burn it to the wick Barracuuuuuda.......
True Story
Thanks again Mr. Goldsmith for an excellent set.
Many times when Bill pulls out an old overplayed song I don't mind. Hearing one in this context often causes me to give the song a fresh listen. Most of the Fleetwood Mac Rumors songs occasionally played hear are a good example.
Not working with this song I'm afraid. Wouldn't mind hearing "Even in the Quietest Moments" though.
Not working with this song I'm afraid. Wouldn't mind hearing "Even in the Quietest Moments" though.
Lazarus wrote:
I fully agree Lazarus its simply Timeless I enjoy them now as much as I did all those years ago. And 7:4 on the Richter scale is a very good score here on RP which goes to show there are more positive listeners than negative.
I remember when so many songs on this album got heavy air play on so many radio stations when the album was released all those years ago... these songs have withstood the test of time, and they are as profound and beautiful as ever... this album is a real treasure to this day... love it all...
I fully agree Lazarus its simply Timeless I enjoy them now as much as I did all those years ago. And 7:4 on the Richter scale is a very good score here on RP which goes to show there are more positive listeners than negative.
douglaseinck wrote:
Funny, I was "sick of this song" the first time I heard it, 35+ years ago, and I heard this song incessantly back then. I was specifically annoyed by its cloying, elf-like vocals and nursery rhyme melody, at a time when I was listening to sounds very different from this. Still, I knew a lot of folks who liked it then and can see why people still like it - I guess it's a good song, just not for me. Different strokes...Rock on, castrati!
sick of this song getting too much air time ...PSD
Funny, I was "sick of this song" the first time I heard it, 35+ years ago, and I heard this song incessantly back then. I was specifically annoyed by its cloying, elf-like vocals and nursery rhyme melody, at a time when I was listening to sounds very different from this. Still, I knew a lot of folks who liked it then and can see why people still like it - I guess it's a good song, just not for me. Different strokes...Rock on, castrati!
sick of this song getting too much air time ...PSD
Lazarus wrote:
I agree, it has stood the test of time. The "test of time" is one of those objective measures that impresses a lot of people as being something like a conclusive measure. It's not, really. A lot of crap (IMHO) withstands the test of time, so I am always quite wary of this measure. But I agree this is a great song from a great band. I should also mention that many great songs are forgotten quite soon.
I remember when so many songs on this album got heavy air play on so many radio stations when the album was released all those years ago... these songs have withstood the test of time, and they are as profound and beautiful as ever... this album is a real treasure to this day... love it all...
I agree, it has stood the test of time. The "test of time" is one of those objective measures that impresses a lot of people as being something like a conclusive measure. It's not, really. A lot of crap (IMHO) withstands the test of time, so I am always quite wary of this measure. But I agree this is a great song from a great band. I should also mention that many great songs are forgotten quite soon.
I remember when so many songs on this album got heavy air play on so many radio stations when the album was released all those years ago... these songs have withstood the test of time, and they are as profound and beautiful as ever... this album is a real treasure to this day... love it all...
ccjemmett wrote:
When something makes it big and inspires many imitators, writers call it "commercial". If this had been obscure, then it would be called "overlooked talent" or something similar.
When it came out I was disappointed. It was a bit comercial after their early stuff but there sure is alot of good music on this album.
When something makes it big and inspires many imitators, writers call it "commercial". If this had been obscure, then it would be called "overlooked talent" or something similar.
Kaboom! Back in high school making out with a girl listening to this song. It stands the test of time. Not sure about the girl and myself for that matter
I saw Supertramp Live on 80s in Portugal Cascais. Fantastic Show!
When it came out I was disappointed. It was a bit comercial after their early stuff but there sure is alot of good music on this album.
I can't really figure a way to politely comment. This is an example of why an awful lot of '80s music really sucked. OK, so it was the end of the '70s, but still.
"Paris" just came out on Blu-Ray.
It's an awesome LIVE show from 1979.
It's an awesome LIVE show from 1979.
idiot_wind wrote:
idiot_wind knew them before they were "big".
This album sucks. Way to sugary sweet.
Play Crime of the Century.
Play Crime of the Century.
idiot_wind knew them before they were "big".
This song squeezes my gizzards... love it...
Great song....There is an act out now called "Fun." that has a radio hit called Carry On that sounds a lot like Supertramp. What I find striking about radio today is how few good songs are making it as hits. This song by ST was a mega hit. I remember it well. I don't think we really have this kind of talent brewing today going for making hits...the really talented ones are all doing experimental stuff....for some reason, the most talented rock stars no longer want to do this kind of thing...
Douglas Quaid's robot disguise head in Total Recall is surely the same actress as the waitress on the (brilliant) album cover.
kingart wrote:
Wow... you're right...
this song is soooo good for the ears...
this whole album is marvelous... love it...
And the cover art is, sadly, a true collector's item.
Wow... you're right...
this song is soooo good for the ears...
this whole album is marvelous... love it...
And the cover art is, sadly, a true collector's item.
Agreed !
intraear wrote:
intraear wrote:
This is a classic, all you haters. Love it!
A classic form a nearly bygone era . . . or so it seems. Child of Vision is another great "deep cut" from this album.
This is a classic, all you haters. Love it!
This album sucks. Way to sugary sweet.
Play Crime of the Century.
Play Crime of the Century.
A special place in my heart...steep river canyon, moose country, the wild north...I will visit again someday...
Never liked it much the first time around. 
Reminded of how good Supertramp sound.
I saw playing Roger Hodgson a few years ago in Montreal. Amazing concert! Just him and a saxophone guy. He's ageing so gracefully...and his voice is so beautiful, crystal clear, I'd say better than before :)
Thank you for playing this Band !!!
Ahhhh..... I never really got into Supertramp EXCEPT for this album! Logical Song is my favorite, and this one a close 2nd — though I also still enjoy listening to the whole thing, beginning to end. Just like we did at the slumber party back in the day. Good times
BillG wrote:
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
Still,just had some 25 sec silence when my PSD played the song.
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
Still,just had some 25 sec silence when my PSD played the song.
BillG wrote:
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
Someone might have uploaded the version from a greatest hits CD or something. I bought a Cult greatest hits collection off iTunes once without apparently giving it due care and attention, and a bunch of the songs were radio edits.
A song like this would get added pretty quickly in LRC, perhaps before anyone realized it wasn't the full song.
Thanks for fixing it. Now if only I could get the version of Edie (Ciao Baby) that includes the last line of the song in my library.
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
Someone might have uploaded the version from a greatest hits CD or something. I bought a Cult greatest hits collection off iTunes once without apparently giving it due care and attention, and a bunch of the songs were radio edits.
A song like this would get added pretty quickly in LRC, perhaps before anyone realized it wasn't the full song.
Thanks for fixing it. Now if only I could get the version of Edie (Ciao Baby) that includes the last line of the song in my library.
CatInTheHat wrote:
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
For many reasons, this song holds a special place in my heart. I can't understand why RP cuts off the beginning AND ending of the song when playing it. Bill, if you make this gem (IMHO) part of your rotation, play the WHOLE song. 
For some reason we had the radio edit in our library. That's fixed now.
For many reasons, this song holds a special place in my heart. I can't understand why RP cuts off the beginning AND ending of the song when playing it. Bill, if you make this gem (IMHO) part of your rotation, play the WHOLE song.
Darlington wrote:
Can totally identify. Thanks for sharing your story.
A High School era song for me, too. I think the only Supertramp I ever bought was a 45 RPM (single) of "The Logical Song." About a year ago I was at a dinner party and suddenly Breakfast in America started being played. I don't know what happened, but suddenly all I could do was focus on that CD and nothing else. It brought back a tidal wave of memories. I actually had to stop at a 24 hour Walmart on the way home and buy the CD. Haven't listened to it since. But it was really amazing that hearing this CD for the first time in years brought back so many memories. The power of music over our psych never ceases to amaze me.
Can totally identify. Thanks for sharing your story.
Follow this with Slow Pony!
What a relieve after Fourplay's "Breakfast In America"!!
romeotuma wrote:
I have this vinyl... have not listened to it in a few hundred thousand years... love it... sigh...
Me too, a true classic, the high school years. As a result of FM overplay and hearing this a few hundred thousand times I have been a bit burnt out on this one. It is good to hear it again.
I have this vinyl... have not listened to it in a few hundred thousand years... love it... sigh...
Me too, a true classic, the high school years. As a result of FM overplay and hearing this a few hundred thousand times I have been a bit burnt out on this one. It is good to hear it again.
Overplayed elsewhere. Twee, Crass use of saxophone. Cliched lyrics. Bad late-70s production. The epitome of smug. All of the aforementioned, and possibly multiplied.
Yet it is still a great song.
Odd, no?
Yet it is still a great song.
Odd, no?
bev wrote:
Supertramp. Perfect headphone band. Love it.
spot.
on.
Supertramp. Perfect headphone band. Love it.
spot.
on.
Clever segue from the symphonic breakfast in america, Bill.
Wheewwww after the symphonic version of Breakfast in America I was hoping there would be an ACTUAL Supertramp tune....
Wish fulfilled
Wish fulfilled
Always a great song, but today it rings so clear.
ahrgh!
the worst band of the planet,
a piece of trash!
the worst band of the planet,
a piece of trash!
Kate Murtagh is pictured on the front and back covers of the English rock band Supertramp's 1979 multi-platinum album, Breakfast in America.
Died September 10, 2017 (aged 96) Woodland Hills, California, U.S.