Item no. :ZCCD153 Barcode :0823564040561 Artist :ROGER HODGSON Product type :Compact Disc Label :ZIP CITY Release Date :07 August 2026
OVERVIEW
Few songwriters have left as distinctive a mark on popular music as Roger Hodgson. Born in Portsmouth, England,
Hodgson co-founded Supertramp in 1969 alongside Rick Davies, helping to shape the band's unique blend of
progressive rock and melodic pop. As the writer and singer behind many of Supertramp's most enduring classics,
including "Dreamer", "Give a Little Bit", "The Logical Song", "Breakfast in America" and "Take the Long Way Home",
Hodgson's unmistakable voice and gift for memorable songwriting propelled the group to worldwide fame
throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.
Following his departure from Supertramp in 1983, Hodgson embarked on a successful solo career, beginning with the
acclaimed album In the Eye of the Storm (1984). Subsequent releases showcased the same melodic sophistication
and emotional depth that had made him one of rock's most respected songwriters. He released his sophomore
album, Hai Hai (1987), before taking an extended hiatus from recording and touring. Hodgson returned to the stage
with his first live performances in almost a decade in 1996, before undertaking more extensive tours of Canada and
Europe in 1997, much to the delight of his fans.
Recorded for a live radio broadcast at Radio Campus in Paris, France, on 27 April 1997, the performance presented
on this disc captures Roger Hodgson in an intimate and engaging setting before an enthusiastic French audience
during his European tour. Stripped back yet deeply expressive, the concert features stunning renditions of beloved
Supertramp favourites alongside highlights from his solo repertoire. The warmth of the occasion and Hodgson's
effortless connection with the audience make this a particularly memorable document of a remarkable performer at
work.
• Previously unreleased on CD, this exceptional recording offers a rare opportunity to experience Roger
Hodgson's timeless songs in a uniquely personal atmosphere.
• A must-have for devoted Supertramp followers and admirers of one of Britain's finest songwriters, it stands
as a fitting testament to the enduring appeal of his music.
TRACK LIST
1 Along Came Mary 5:23
2 Even In The Quietest Moments 6:35
3 Take The Long Way Home 4:22
4 Fool’s Overture/Lord is it Mine 4:56
5 Easy Does It 2:15
6 Rosie Had Everything Planned 3:02
7 Time Waits For No One 7:47
8 Don’t You Want To Get High 4:19
9 C’est Le Bon 4:58
10 The Meaning 2:32
11 The Logical Song 3:43
12 Breakfast In America 2:36
13 Love Is A Thousand Times/Give A Little Bit 6:35
14 Two Of Us 2:50
15 Hide In Your Shell 6:55
16 If Everyone Was Listening 3:49
17 Death And A Zoo 6:13