Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Album #77: Breakfast In America by Supertramp


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Sound: Pop/Rock with a Wulitzer electric piano at the fore
Mood: At times lighthearted, at times angry
Important songs: The Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, Take the Long Way Home
Song You Must Hear: Breakfast In America
Quotes: “They’ll run for cover when they discover everyone’s a nervous wreck now.”
“Don’t you look at my girlfriend—she’s the only one I got.”
“You gave me Coca-Cola.  You said it tasted good.  And you watch the television and it tells you that you should.”
Notes: Apart from it having some of the strongest singles of the late 70’s/early 80’s, Breakfast also has some of the cleverest lyrics.  They make you feel smart just because you can sing them. My best friend (who is now my wife) and I would sing these songs standing in long lines at Disneyland, much to the consternation of those around us.  Happy memories…

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