Supertramp – Keys, Strings, and Saxophones
Supertramp, from 1969 London to Crime of the Century and Breakfast in America: Davies and Hodgson's dual writing, Helliwell's sax, and arena-scale melodic rock.
Breakfast in America – Wurlitzer bounce and radio hits
In March 1979, Breakfast in America put Supertramp's two-keyboard pop on A&M, with Wurlitzer, saxophone and radio hits.
Crime Of The Century – School, Bloody Sunday, Ken Scott
In October 1974, Supertramp released Crime Of The Century on A&M with Ken Scott co-producing: School, Dreamer, Bloody Well Right, and a UK Top 5 breakthrough.
Supertramp – The Logical Song
In 1978 Roger Hodgson finished The Logical Song in California, then Supertramp cut it at the Village Recorder with a Wurlitzer, a saxophone in the toilet, and a two-week mix.
Supertramp – Goodbye Stranger
Rick Davies wrote Goodbye Stranger on a neighbour's piano in his hometown, then Supertramp cut it for Breakfast in America with a Wurlitzer, a whistle, and Roger Hodgson's guitar at the end.
Supertramp – Take The Long Way Home
Roger Hodgson wrote Take the Long Way Home in Topanga while Breakfast in America was already underway, and Rick Davies answered the intro with harmonica instead of saxophone.
Supertramp – School
School opens Crime of the Century with a playground tape, a girl's scream and Rick Davies's harmonica, recorded at Trident in 1974 with Ken Scott.