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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@martysmith5260 Nickita.. 10 green bottles standing on the wall..... Tin. Soldiers... K.O. Brings & Stratton *_Elton John. Maketia. 10.tin soldiers in a row ..... 10 green bottles standing on the wall... codeX. Purple carnations codeX. In car Nate I ons ( Spiritual life purple carnations codeX). Freddy Mercury Queen. 2nd MerryVVitcheon..... Me AL....phA D-REAM weaVer. First MerryVVitcheon in car Nate purple carnations codeX*_
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :-)
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....
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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. ❤️
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
My favourite line is “One, Two, Three, Five”. The perfect summary of the overreach in order to sell a narrative. The missing piece. It’s what we leave out that defines our agendas perhaps more than what we include.
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.
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.
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 RU-vid CHANNEL insight...
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.
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.
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".
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.❤
Graduated in 78...sent to Alberta Canada for the summer, bought this album and wore it out...then fall. I began life in art school...what a beginning...
Supertramp stayed at my house during the Breakfast in America tour. I had no fucking idea of who they were (4 person house) and all I knew was that everyone in the house was going to San Antonio and I'd have the place to myself for once. Joy. But I will always remember that one member had a child and he had a hand puppet. And, dear lord, he was so good with it that I was just as fascinated as the kid with what he could do. This I won't forget.
I grew up with his songs and instantly loved them....but I didn’t know why until now. SO did I I wish I knew THEN what I know Now.... your user name and comment suggest to me that you might be quite similar to Roger. I think he and I have very similar outlooks, outlooks which are quite unusual and therefore considered STRANGE to regular humans.
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.
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.
You’re likely to remember his past achievements, but wait until you see him playing live.... at that moment you know there is something missing in the records. Namely genuinely compassion and love spreading all around. Man, his live performances are the best I’ve ever seen. Seen him twice in Bospop Weert. Either the big podium or the smaller tent podium, the crowd stays with him until his final song. Always later than he was supposed to do because of the other band likes to play as well. Which doesn’t have much crowd to please, because everybody is still listening to roger hahaha.
Never get enough of Roger, i'm 58 now but if it wasn't for Roger & Supertramp, i wouldn't be here today. The songs kept me hanging in there, i know every song & lyric, i adore Roger's Soul, it was like i understood deeply, everything he was singing & saying. Love You & Thank You For you! oxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxxo
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.
Brilliant both musically and lyrically. Instant love for this song when I first heard it in the spring of '79 in a pizza parlor. I bought the record the very next day.
Wat een muzikant. De manier waarop hij zijn akkoorden "uittokkelt" op zijn 12 string is voor mij zó herkenbaar maar ook uniek. The Meaning, Even in the Quitest Moments, Along came Mary. Ik vind het nog altijd magisch en kan zijn gelijke tot nu toe niet vinden.
i can thoroughly relate to roger when he talks about the failings in the education system to teach kids about who they are as individuals and prepare them properly for adult life! Education let's countless people down!
I can relate to this song and his quest. I went to a lot of religious schools, including boarding school and I learnt that God doesn't exist. I found Supertramp in my Teens (80's) and their music was something I could relate to.
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.
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 RU-vid CHANNEL insight...
