Although their most successful album was technically released in March of '79, the Brittish group Supertramp reaped the benefits of that album throughout the early 80s. The album was called Breakfast in America and spawned 4 Billboard Top 40 Hits; 'The Logical Song', 'Take The Long Way Home', 'Breakfast In America' & 'Goodbye Stranger'. The album also had sold over 19 Million copies by 1990. Supertramp was a progressive art rock band marked by the use of spiritual and philosophical lyrics and the distinctive voice of co-founder Roger Hodgson.
They were also well known for their prominent use of the Wurlitzer electric piano. Personally, This is one of my favorite groups from the 70s & 80s. I love their simplistic happy-go-lucky songs and Hodgson has one of those voices that just makes me envious.
After the release of their 1982 album 'Famous Last Words', which included the hit 'It's Raining Again', and a hugely successful tour in 1983, Hodgson parted ways with Supertramp to spend more time with his family and pursue solo opportunities. Supertramp has remained together with various lineups, sans Hodgson, since then and continues to make music and perform.
One of my favorite groups from the 80's. Great music, but have to listen to the lyrics. Always a story being told. I love the satirical side of them.
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