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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.
There are songs with melodies you never forget. Some of the words come easily and stay taught in your memory as they relate to personal experiences. They become part of life...your life. You may forget the recording artist, single or groups, but you don't forget the songs! See if you recognize this group from the 70s before you listen to their songs.
Today in Music History: May 19, 1979
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Supertrampa blend of keyboard-heavy progressive rock and immaculate pop
Supertramp were many things during the few years in which
they were reliable hitmakers: art-rock proggers, post-Beatle popsters,
kinda-classical rockers. They moved from esoteric cult band to the top of the
charts — undoubtedly hastened by the core group’s relocation from the U.K. to
the shiny sunscapes of Los Angeles in 1977. But the early-’80s split between
co-founders Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson aided the band’s quick slide off the
charts. [Source: Ultimate Classical Rock]
In 1979, Supertramp became one of the most successful bands in America, thanks to an album (Breakfast in America)
that explored the country from the perspective of an Englishman. The
band moved to California in the mid-'70s; Hodgson loved it and lived
there permanently. Davies was less enthusiastic about California ("I
don't think that's a place where anybody wants to settle down, not even
Americans," he said), and moved to Long Island. Moving to America
allowed them to keep a lot more of their income, as they would have been
heavily taxed in England. [Source: Songacts.com]
1979Supertramp went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Breakfast In
America', the group's only US No.1. It featured three US Billboard hit
singles: 'The Logical Song', 'Goodbye Stranger' and 'Take the Long Way
Home'. Worldwide, "Breakfast in America" sold millions of
copies, making Supertramp a household name.
In 1979, Supertramp became one of the most successful bands in America, thanks to an album (Breakfast in America) that explored the country from the perspective of an Englishman. The band moved to California in the mid-'70s; Hodgson loved it and lived there permanently. Davies was less enthusiastic about California ("I don't think that's a place where anybody wants to settle down, not even Americans," he said), and moved to Long Island. Moving to America allowed them to keep a lot more of their income, as they would have been heavily taxed in England. [Source: Songacts.com]
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