Salute to SUPERTRAMP Album Announced

MUSIC NEWS - A number of the biggest names in rock are contributing to a very special collection being releasing by Cleopatra Records on August 14, SONGS OF THE CENTURY: AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO SUPERTRAMP.  The record features members of Asia, Yes, King Crimson, The Doors, Deep Purple, XTC, Toto, Mr. Mister, Dream Theater, Nektar, Porcupine Tree, Gentle Giant, Renaissance, and Rainbow.  Supertramp formed in 1970 in the U.K.  While initially considered a progressive rock outfit, the incredible songwriting of Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, coupled with Hodgson’s unmistakable voice, moved the group into the pop and rock stratosphere by the 1980s.  They amazingly straddled the line between expansive prog and commercial radio with unforgettable melodies, sing-along lyrics, a wizard-like Wurlizer, and the accent of the saxophone.

The group sold more than 60 million records, and hit singles from CRIME OF THE CENTURY, EVEN IN THE QUIETEST MOMENTS, and BREAKFAST IN AMERICA are still played on radio stations, used in advertising, and etched in minds.  And, Roger Hodgson continues to tour and performs many of their hits live in concert.

The recognizable and beloved SUPERTRAMP hit songs are reenvisioned on SONGS OF THE CENTURY, including “The Logical Song,” “Take The Long Way Home,” and “Goodbye Stranger,” plus takes on gems like “Rudy” and “It’s Raining Again.”  Producer Billy Sherwood enthuses, “There are some cool, unique moments like Annie Haslam singing “Dreamer” and one of the other highlights for me is Rick Wakeman’s piano playing on “Crime of the Century.” And Joe Lynn Turner singing “Bloody Well Right” is just killer.”   Richard Page offers a delightful version of “Give A Little Bit” that exudes all the sweet charm of the original.  The bonus track is a new piece from Chris Squire and Tony Kaye of Yes.  The studio guest list also included John Wetton, Tony Levin, Robby Krieger, Colin Moulding, Steve Morse, Steve Porcaro, Roye Albrighton, Peter Banks, David Sancious, Gary Green, John Wesley, Geoff Downes, Jordan Rudess, Rod Argent, Mickey Thomas and more.

Says Brian Perera, President of Cleopatra Records, “Supertramp is pretty inactive, and there’s a fan base out there that is just hungry for more Supertramp, and nobody can give it to them.”  Sherwood (the producer of the groundbreaking Pink Floyd tribute albums BACK AGAINST THE WALL and RETURN TO THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, as well as supergroup THE PROG COLLECTIVE was very pleased to be asked to oversee the task of celebrating Supertramp.  He says, “Supertramp is a great band.  They’ve written so many hits that you can’t even count them all. “ 

Track List:

1. Breakfast In America - John Wetton (Asia) & Larry Fast (Synergy, Peter Gabriel's Band)

2. Take The Long Way Home - John Wesley (Porcupine Tree)

3. The Logical Song - Mickey Thomas (Starship), Steve Morse (Deep Purple) & Tony Kaye (Yes)

4. Give A Little Bit - Richard Page (Mr. Mister) & Peter Banks (Yes)

5. It's Raining Again - Colin Moulding (XTC) & Geoff Downes (Yes/Asia)

6. Crime Of The Century - Billy Sherwood (Yes), Rick Wakeman (Yes) & Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel Band)

7. Dreamer - Annie Haslam (Renaissance) & David Sancious (Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band)

8. Goodbye Stranger - Billy Sherwood (Yes), Gary Green (Gentle Giant) & Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater)

9. Rudy - Roye Albrighton (Nektar) & Steve Porcaro (Toto)

10. Bloody Well Right - Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow) & Dave Kerzner

11. School - Rod Argent (Argent, The Zombies) & Robby Krieger (The Doors)

 BONUS ORIGINAL TRACK

12. Let The World Revolve - Chris Squire (Yes) & Tony Kaye (Yes)

 

 

 

Comments

[An American Girl]

Apparently Brian Perera, President of Cleopatra Records, did not even do a simple Google search of Roger Hodgson, co-founder of Supertramp, or he would have seen that Roger is currently on his world tour and selling out shows on many continents. For Mr. Perera to say that "people are hungry for Supertramp and nobody can give it to them" is appalling. How convenient that he fails to mention that Roger Hodgson, the singer/songwriter of the bands greatest hits, has been touring world wide for the past several years and his voice is better than ever. Why listen to a tribute album when you can see the original artist? See Roger, the writer and composer of Dreamer, Give a Little Bit, Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home, School, It's Raining Again, Fool's Overture, and so many more.

[lucyinthesky]

It's a shame that Brian Perera didn't realize that Supertramp's co-founder and songwriter Roger Hodgson has been keeping the spirit & magic of their songs alive for many years with extensive touring, not to mention his current "Breakfast In America" 2012 World Tour which so far has included the US, Canada, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile & the Netherlands. I think it is a pretty far-fetched statement to say "Supertramp is dead".... :)

There are so many songs that Roger has given to all of us all around the world: Hide In Your Shell, Child of Vision, School.. also he is truly a friend to all of his fans!!

I hope that before resorting to a tribute album you would at least see Roger live once this year... it's a treat for the ears, mind and soul!!