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John Helliwell - Supertramp Saxophonist. Talks About Supertramp, "Breakfast In America", Roger Hodgson, Rick Davies, Thin Lizzy And More!
Episode 89
John Helliwell is the saxophonist for Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of all time. They hit the top of the charts with their 1979 album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies - the most of any album that year - and won two GRAMMY awards. John talks about Supertramp, the two songwriters in the band - Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, “Crime of the Century”, “Breakfast in America”, Thin Lizzy, and we do a Songest featuring several Supertramp songs.
My featured song in this episode is “Ma Petite Fleur” from the Spring Dance album by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link HERE.
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John and I discuss the following:
- My confession about Supertramp
- Comparisons to Weather Report and Wayne Shorter
- Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies
- Joining Supertramp in 1973 for “Crime Of The Century”
- “Breakfast In America” in 1979
- Thin Lizzy
In the Songfest we play and discuss these songs:
- “The Logical Song”
- “Crime Of The Century”
- “Bloody Well Right”
- “Take The Long Way Home”
- “Melani”
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“The Shakespeare Concert” is the new album by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. It’s been praised by famous musicians including Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March, Joey Dee of Peppermint Twist fame, legendary guitarist Elliott Randall, and celebrated British composer Sarah Class. The music reviewers have called it “Perfection!”, “5 Stars!”, “Thrilling!”, and “A Masterpiece!”. The album can be streamed on Spotify, Apple and all the other streaming services. You can watch the Highlight Reel HERE. And you can purchase a digital download or autographed CD of the album HERE.
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