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Hello Roger
I see your Concert in Clam/Austria on Saturday 14.July 2007. This was the best concert was i ever seen. The music, the atmosphere was so great.
So please come back very soon to austria.
Best regards
Robert
Hi Roger,
Here is my review of "Eye" that I just posted on Amazon. Sorry for the length, but it says what I believe about your music. Everybody recognizes you as a wonderful singer/songwriter, but I also enjoy your full range of talents as a great producer, guitarist, and the best background song remarks artist I've ever heard. ;-) Those little detailed
touches make your music forever rich and listenable.
Cheers,
Jake
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This is the true sequel to "Breakfast in America"..., July 9, 2007
I came of age with the British Invasion in 1964 when I was seventeen. Over the years since then, I've closely followed a flow of wonderful and varied music from the Beatles, Kinks, Animals, Rolling Stones, and many others. Along the way, I've been heavy into Procol Harum, the Strawbs, Yes, Genesis, John Mayall, the Yardbirds, and most other quality British groups.
However, I realized a few years ago that "Breakfast in America" is still my all-time favorite "desert island" album. No doubt about it! I never get tired of listening... It's a perfect collection of songs with catchy melodies and clever lyrics that are richly (yet cleanly) performed and produced by a group of exceedinlgly talented musicians. Over time, I've gotten into every subtle "ooooh" and "aaaah" soaring harmony, every nice guitar and synthesizer part, every cool lyric, and even the background sound effects and comments that make a song special. (e.g. "What's she got, not a lot...")
When I decided to buy the re-mastered "Breakfast in America" CD, I started reading the Amazon reviews and became intrigued with the praise for Roger Hodgson's solo albums. So I purchased "In the Eye of the Storm" and "Hai, Hai" a month ago. I haven't stopped listening and humming along to them since! "In the Eye of the Storm" is truly the great album we all wanted to follow "Breakfast in America". Okay, I like "Famous Last Words..." (the actual BiA sequel), but it's not in the Supertramp league of greatness that marks this album.
Listening to this album makes it clear that Roger Hodgson is the the basis of the Supertramp sound we all know and love, and he shows it all here. Great songs, great playing and production, and even a great song like "Had a Dream" to kick it all off. That one song embodies almost every cool thing you could want in a Supertramp song. If I didn't know this was a solo album, I would swear it was Supertramp at their finest! And that's a LOT of praise from a skeptic like me.
So I highly recommend that you buy it today. Hey, I just bought it 15 years after it originally came out, and I'm now enjoying the fresh sound of a whole "new" super Supertramp album that I never knew existed. And you should also buy Roger Hodgson's "Hai, Hai", which is almost as good. Listen to "London" on that album and you will understand why the idea of Supertramp doing reggae is so compelling. Oh yeah, don't miss Roger's cool background comment in that song: "Ooo, so sorry boys..."
I think we need another excellent Roger Hodgson album to keep us going for twenty more years. The stereo in my Volvo sounds so much better than my home stereo in 1985. And I still need my rock fix everyday...
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Hi Roger ! I'm so glad to have this chance...I'm from Quebec City, I saw your concert in november and it's the most beautiful moment of my entire life...I'm 20 years old and I play folk music with my friend, Maude. You are the influence of our music. We are two peoples with dreams: music. In a couple of months we will record our song with professional stuff, for now it's home recordings...
Thanks for all , you inspirate my life and my dreams !
Clément
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Dear Roger:
It´s great that we have a way to let you know how much we love your music. ¨It´s raining again¨ its my favorite song since when i was just a little girl, now im 33. I have to tell you that your music its a very important part in the soundtrack of my life.
Thanks a lot for share your magic touch to bring happiness with your adorable music.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Sincerely, your mexican fan.
ANGIE
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i have to be honest. i did not know who roger hodgson was. let alone, how to spell the name. i saw him on the concert for diana. LOVED the song, give a little bit (of love). GREAT song! this should be the theme song for the WORLD!! so i decided to google him, and found out so much more about him. love the site, very informative and made me a fan. i LOVED the concert for daina. it was so plain and simple and spectacular! just to stand up there, with a guitar, and sing, was BEAUTIFUL!! it showed talent, and that you (the "young talent") that they don't all the extravagant-ness to be great. YOU were great!!! simple and AMAZING!!!! the best act of the show!!! truly amazing! you made a fan out of me!!
thank you so much!!
jerianne
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Hi Roger, if this is Roger!
I just wanted to inform you of how much you mean to a currently age 24 daughter of mine. I took Kelly to the Ringo's All Star concert, possibly 5 years ago now, of which you were a part. She loved all the old songs from everyone, but you stole her heart at 19. She absolutley fell in love with you and your music. Every single time you have come back to Rama, we MUST come to see you again. Not even an issue! It is brilliant that you, as you say, love coming to Casino Rama. The feeling is mutual.
I am 55 and I have the same passion about your music and what it meant to a 19 year old in 1969. I could go on, but you get the drift.
The next time you are at Rama, we will be there, cheering you on. Keep up the exceptional work and may your amazing voice always remain as smashing as it is.
Cheers and all the best,
Charles
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Hi,
I'm 17 and I recently discovered Supertramp on my mom's iPod. When I listened to this amazing music and voice, (first song I heard was Fool's Overture) I just had to find more about the band. I looked up all the music and lyrics and the history behind it. I saw interviews with Mr. Roger Hodgson, and all I can say is... he has a beautiful voice; but above all, he is so sincere, and his message always goes straight to the heart! I love his music (By the way, magnificent performance at the Concert for Diana!). Every single Roger Hodgson song I hear for a first time, I like. And I feel warm and cozy inside. Yet at the same time, I feel a love for life and a desire to yell out to the world, to tell the world that I am, that I exist.
Thank you for your time...
Juan
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Hello we a fãs of you!!!! We portuguese! I love your music
kiss
juju and ira
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Hi Roger,how are you?
My name is Bruno and I'm a big fan from Brazil.I'd like to say that i really like your songs, of course i have heard this a lot but I think my feelings about your songs and Supertramp is different, mainly because in Brazil is very hard to hear about Supertramp. My father is big fan of your job and I believe that he likes you and Supertramp more than me. That's why start to listen Supertramp. I'm only 18 and unfortunately Supertramp ended up before I was born. I just saw that you are about to begin a new tour around the world and for me, my father and all your fans from Brazil would be a great pleasure if you came to Brazil at least once before you end you career. ...I would like to thank you for all the messages that you pass to us.
Thanks for your attention,
Bruno
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Accidentally stumbled onto this site, I don't know, finishing up my life here in the states, preparing to move to Thailand and beyond, reviewing my life's memories in vinyl, and rememebering the day my mother and I brought home Breakfast in America when I was 8 and how next to The Beatles and Stevie Wonder, it seemed to be the only thing that mattered in the world. The lyrics have come to me throughout my life in every imaginable context, especially in relationships with the ladies, much thanks to everyone involved, especially that unmistakable voice and tasty guitarist. I bought a solo effort you put out in the mid eighties, but beyond that, I apologize for my lack of support. Getting back to the turn-table then, to get a little more misty eyed and with a few more pints,
Russell
ps. Hope I can catch you on tour some day
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Hi Mr Hodgson. I am a masssive fan of your music. I have seen Supertramp twice before, now can't wait to see you in Birmingham.
Take care
m8
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Child of Vision
Hello I have loved this song ever since you first released it and I never tire of it, I can`t play the piano but would sit there all day trying to play it, is the music score available to buy? I love all rogers and supertramps work it lifts me out of a other wise dull and gloomy day.
Thanks
Pete
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Hi Roger
I first started listening to your music when i was 15, I'm 44 now and your songs and music have seen me through 2 marriages, 4 children and too many deaths over the years. through nearly every event in my life both you and supertramp have seen me through.
God bless and many, many thanks.
Pete
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Mr. Hodgson,
I just wanted to send you my thanks...growing up my father always had your albums playing (when I was born he had "Give A Little Bit" set so it was the first song I've ever heard back in '86). He always said Roger Hodgson WAS
Supertramp, and when I was learning to play guitar he would always bring your skills up in conversation which would result in much listening of your solo albums and Supertramp albums. I'm only 20, I owe my love for music to my father for playing your albums constantly through my childhood...and now, though I live in my own apartment I've purchased (never downloaded) your albums for my own collection.
Thank you, Mr. Hodgson.
Dan
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Hello.
I read your comments regarding your beautiful song "Give a Little Bit" relating to sharing our love with others and I just wanted to share with you how powerful that can be. I am once of those people who smiles at and says hello to any stranger who makes eye contact with me. One day on Ventura Blvd I saw a man walking towards me and did the usual thing. He stood in front of me crying as he told me that my smile was the best thing that had happened to him in days. We talked then he managed a little smile himself and then I gave him a big hug before we went on our separate ways. In humility my eyes were opened wider than before.
No wonder that your song is one of my all time favorites!
Thank you from my heart.
Jacqueline
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Hi Roger,
I stumbled across your web page, so I thought I'd write to tell you I continue to enjoy your music, especially your Eye of the Storm album...still sounds great and really fills the air after all these years.
Best regards and wishes for your ongoing success and joy at being such a gifted musician.
Martha
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Roger,
Despite your cold, you gave an amazing performance in Waukesha last night. The atmosphere was electric, and the audience absolutely loved you. Aaron was fantastic as always. Bravo!
Much love,
Rita
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We just wanted to say that we went to see Roger's concert in Niagara Falls and absolutely loved it.
We'd purchased the tickets for our 37th anniversary, and simply knew that it would be a wonderful time for us.
Then my brother who has Stage IV cancer began having major problems. I called him ready to cancel my concert plans to be with him, but my brother said to enjoy your concert, so we did go.
Even with the problems and worries of reality, for those few hours, listening to Roger, I was able to truly be happy and enjoy myself. My husband and I really loved the concert. it was well worth the 700 mile trip.
My brother survived yet another surgery the following week and is recovering. The first thing he asked me when I called him was, "How was the concert?'" and I replied, "Wonderful, excellent."
We love you Roger,
Doris and Tom
(We're still hoping for a concert near us that children can attend)
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Roger
In the past year I have had the distinct Privilege of rediscovering your wonderful music. I happened to purchased your live DVD about a year go and since then, have had the pleasure of seeing you live in concert and have gone on to collect all three of your solo albums. I truly believe your songs are nothing short of musical genius. I have never been more inspired and emotionally moved, literally to tears by any other artist. You are truly gifted. I have no doubt that your legacy will go down in the annals of time in the same breath as Mozart, Bach, or a Lennen and McCartney.
I have gotten the impression that for your own personal reasons you have decided to keep your career low key by picking and choosing when and if to tour and record. This is something I hope you will reconsider. You should be playing to an audience equal to artists such as Peter Gabriel, Elton John, and Paul McCartney who are musicians like yourself, who I have the utmost respect for. I am very much looking forward to the concert for Diana that you have announced you are participating in. I'm sure by playing to a large and musically diverse audience it will give your music the attention that it so rightfully deserves. I'm sure It will demonstrate to the current musical generation that real talent, can and should be able to write, sing and perform their own songs equal or better than any studio recording which is something you do with ease. It will also show that great songs and artists do stand the test of time and are as good or even better today than when they first started. I could go on and on but in closing, I do hope you consider recording more albums. I would love to see your songs and talent help steer the current music industry back to a course that it has so desperately strayed from.
Thank you for rekindling a musical appreciation I haven't felt for many years.
John
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Dear Roger. Is there any chance you one day will visit Copenhagen in Denmark?? I have loved your music since I was 14 years old (today I-m 43) and I still love to sing along on most of your songs. I was too young to see you in concert 30 years ago, but now I would love to let my son come and hear you also. He has breakfast in America as his ringingtune on his mobile, and so does most of his friends. That just shows you how great your music
was and stille is. From a big fan in Denmark.
Love Annette & son Valentino
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Hi Roger I'm from Brasil and I really love your songs,speccially from your single album. I hope someday you can enjoy us with your presence here.
Love u
Bye
Janine
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Mr Roger
I hope to see your concert in Montreux Jazz Festival next on July 17. I had the occasion to see you in Switzerland, an unforgettable memory.
Amitiés de Suisse :o)
Rachel
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We are so glad to see that you are returning to perform in Wisconsin! Our whole family is planning on being there, including my 3 year old son who has done quite well since his surgeries this winter. He is looking forward to
getting to see Roger perform -- as we all are! Thank you for returning to Wisconsin!
Joe
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Dear Roger, I recently watched your wonderful DVD of the Montreal Concert. It brought great memories of seeing you in the Crisis What Crisis tour to Sydney Australia in about 1974. I can still rember the beach umbrella set up on the stage of the Hordern Pavillion. It would be fantastic to see your touring Australia again.
Regards
Ian
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Hi Roger,
This may seem strange to you, but I had heard of the passing of Brad Delp, the lead singer of BOSTON. I thought of the influence he had on me thru the 70"s, and wished I had been able to tell him so. Thus, I am making contact
with you. Not that I'm expecting you to get hit by a bus, but only to try to convey what your music meant to me over the years. The greatest bands never remind you of anyone else, and no one could have captured your sound. I can
only say thank you( and secretly wish I could have played the drums for you).
All the Best,
Ron
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Hi Roger, Linda and Shakti-
Just a few tour tips: do NOT go over the 'Falls' in a barrel (it's been done...not too successfully!) wear plenty of sun block in Wisconsin, dance happily with the Spanish, remember kiss THREE times in Holland, sing Breakfast In America for dear, beautiful Diana,(who will be watching and listening from a Divine place) enjoy beer with the Austrians, chocolate with the Belgians and Swiss and have the happiest of times with all your memories, family and friends in the U.K.!! Roger; all you have to do is sing your moving, beautiful songs and smile. You always change hearts and lives.
See you all in Europe,
Much love and God's Blessings to you all-
Lee and Maurice
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Hi, my names Jack. I'm 13 and you are my idle. I came across Supertramp by accident. HMV sent me the wrong CD but i have never told them (because retrospecticles was deerer) not really! because I admired your music SO much. I'v no idea about music of your generation (only woodstock like hendrix, Janis Joplin etc) but if the music was anything like what you played at 19, I think, then that would be the final nail in the coffin for modern 'pop'. All my friends are listning to fall out boys cover of your song 'breakfast in America' and it is not a speck on your's. Writing to you seems so hard as there is so much more i could say! But, please TOUR NOTTINGHAM arena if you could as i would be the first to buy tickets!!
Greatest respect for you and the rest of Supertramp! Not wanting to sound cheesey but you are my hero! HATS OFF!!!:)
Jack
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Hey Roger, i don't write in english so good, so forgive.
I just wanna tell you that your songs(with supertramp) make my infancy deep market inside me.
I love all your songs. You are so great.
well, its much more things i wanna tell you so i'll have tolearn better english to tell you. Bye bYe.
Rafael
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Hi Roger! I'm very happy to know about your web site where we having a chance to see you more, to know about your beatifull work wich I'm a great fan (believe me)!
I think that's important to us to acompanish your work even though we are here in Brazil; Unfortunatelly we don't have your DVD here. I had to shop in other country, but, the most important tihng is that now I have it!!!
Sorry this message is too long but I'm joining to do it!
Happiness for you and your family! Go on doing the great songs to make more happy my day!!
A lot of love!!
Beatriz
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Roger,
I am completely in love with the Take The Long Way Home DVD, it is amazing. Thank you very much and please bring more...
I like very much to see and listening Oh Brother, please record, it is a wonderfull song!!
Take care
Valther (A Brazilian FAN)
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Hola..........Soy super fan de Supertramp y ahora de Roger. Tengo 40 años y escucho tu música desde hace aproximadamente 25 años. Quiesiera saber y tiene planeado venir a México, aqui tiene muchos fanáticos y nos
volvería locos.
Esteban
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Roger:
I am a very big fan of yours and you have been on my list to complete my "Favorite" artist tour. This will be complete when I see you in Wisconsin! Thank you for your incredible talent.
Yours in Music.....
Bob
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Dear Roger :
After 600 Km to see you in Lisbon, me and my family will make 1700 Km to see you in Castellon.
The Portugues people love your music and personality.
Thank you for everthing!
Joana
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Hi! It's really wonderful to see you putting your spirituality so high in your priorities. I'm really looking forward to seeing you sing at the Royal Albert Hall in October. Any chance of you playing 'Babaji'? It's just about my favourite Supertramp song.
Love'n'light to you,
~ Rodaan
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I just wanted to say hello and tell you how much I really love your music. I have to admit that I have been mostly unaware of your recent recordings, but I hold Breakfast... near and dear as one of my all-time favorite records. I was 8 years old when it came out, but I was an obsessive music geek even then!
I'm sort of an idiot-savant when it comes to obscure pop music trivia, which hasn't worked itself into a lucrative career for me just yet. Still, I have one question that I'm not sure where to find a definitive answer for, so I figured why not contact you? :) :Though it is a Rick Davies tune, are you playing the outro guitar solo on "Goodbye Stranger"? Throughout my adult life as an indie-rock musician/songwriter/guitar player/recording engineer/producer/ music geek who typically eschews overblown classic rock guitar solos, I have always kept that one as one of my all-time favorite solos ever, and I've never known who to credit with it. It is seriously one of the most perfect moments in pop guitar history as far as I'm concerned. That means nothing to you, of course, but hey.... I'm the guy all my friends call when they want to know things like "who sang that song about a girl who likes a guy, and there's this keyboard sound that goes "bleep bleep" in the middle?"
Anyway, whether I get a reply or not, I wanted to let you know that I sincerely appreciate the wonderful music and voice that you've given us! I will be sure to check out what you've been up to in the last 25 years.... I apologize, but what do you want? I'm in the U.S. The last new song I heard was "It's Raining Again"! (another one of my favorites. Beautiful B-section/bridge in that one!!!!)
I hope this finds you well, and I hope that you make a trip to the Boston area soon to perform. Hell, while I'm here, I'd love to record your next record too. Might as well throw that out there too.
Sincerely,
Roger
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I have played "Give a little bit" more times than I can count, having grown up in Toronto....I have recently pulled this song out again along with "Downstream" during a recent gig, to great reaction. I guess I'm just saying "thanks" for the musical education, for the continuing love of Supertramp music in this city and to encourage you and the band to record more and to play more in Toronto.
You created some of the best and most enduring "memory music" for this city; most specifically for me. I can listen to it most any time. Your music is more than commercial, but is timeless and personal and has been a part of our culture here. I think that is truly special for anyone, but especially so for a "transplanted native". As a pretty good musician myself, there is little mystery in the lyrics and chord changes, but there is magic in the atmosphere of your songs. This city is so much richer for your contributions so far.
Chris
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Roger,
I'm so happy to see you are touring in 2007. I saw you in Seattle at the Showbox once and met you too. Also with Ringo's band here a couple of summer ago. You're my favorite performer and as a musician myself, I really appreciate your talent and wonderful songwriting. Love your solo stuff as well a the Supertramp years.
Paul B
Seattle, WA USA
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Roger,
I wanted to let you know that I'll be making the 8 hour journey, from Ohio, to see you this coming June. Last year's show was brilliant, and I appreciated the intimacy of the song presentations. This year, I'm bringing my girlfriend (new fan), who's equally enthused about the show.
I cannot tell you how many people quiried me about last year's show. Ohioans kept mentioning, to me, that you should play a date in the Akron/Cleveland area. I'd agree, since the distance to see you perform would be greatly shorter. Ha!
My best to you, as you are one of my major music influences (keyboardist, lyricist, composer). Hopefully, I can get you copies of my solo CDs when you're in Waukesha.
And if I can, I would encourage you to put a new CD of material together. If anything, turn the live shows into CD format.
May you have a safe touring year.
Blessings,
~Jimm
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Hello Roger,
A quick note to say thank you for all the amazing music you have shared with over the years! I just purchased Retrospectacle and realized that "Lady" was my first "Favorite Song" and it meant so much to me to hear it again after many years.
Thank you again and when you are in New York City, I would love to see you live.
Tim
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Roger,
Thank you for your music; it is very creative and meaningful. My best friend from high school, back in the late '70's/early '80s, used to listen to your albums repeatedly while traveling and camping in Northern California. I just found some of your recent performances with orchestra on YouTube--first rate, fantastic! I'm a musician too. Your work is so inspiring.
Robert
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Hi Roger,
Now that I'm here at the library using their computer, I don't know what I want to say.
This morning I woke up singing your song Keep the Pigeons Warm. I wasn't sure if I liked the song because it has a different beginning. What I'm trying to say is that it has no introduction like some of your songs do. Since I received your DVD I been on a ST/RH frenzy, but now it has to stop. In the last couple of weeks I've listened to all of your albums.
Last week I told you that Open the Door was my favorite solo album and for me it's because in has more songs that In the Eye of the Storm. Another album I wanted to discuss with you was Rites of Passage. It's a great album
and you must be so proud that your son,Andrew was in on it. I really like his song, Meloncholic. He is a talented young man. What is he doing may I ask? Another thing I always wanted to ask was how frequently you use the
name Mary. By any chance did you help Rick when he wrote Goodbye Stranger. I always thought that you did. By the way, my favorite song of Rick's is Rudy. Roger, I don't know which of your songs would be my favorite because
there are just too many great ones to choose from.
Anyway, its time for me to put your CD's away, but I really enjoyed getting in touch with your music again.
Just one of your many fans,
Sally
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Hi Roger,
Since I last wrote to you I've been busy listening to all of your albums. This came about after I watched your DVD. I think your album Open the Door is your best solo album. I hope in the near future that a new album is in the works. You are so talented. I also hope that you'll record a DVD with you and an orchestra. I really enjoyed seeing bits of it on your DVD. The songs you would sing with an orchestra would be different from the solo concert except for your greatest hits which everybody wants to hear. Again take care.
Sally
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Hi, i'm Patrick Najera From Mexico City. My dad loves Supertramp and I grow up listen your amazing songs, and now i 24 years, i believe you are so Wonderful and Mexico we know and hope to visit Mexico in your Tour.
Thats all and Mexico need a great Concert that only you are the right guy.
Love is the force that everybody needs to feel alive.
Mexico Loves You
Patrick
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Hi Roger,
This past weekend I received your DVD that I ordered and I just thought it was incredible! All the extras were so great and at length.
I also want to tell you that I'm from Northern California also. A friend of mine in Canada told me about your DVD. Back in 2001 I saw you on the Ringo Tour in Concord, CA and you were incredible there also. You reallystood out as the most talented person in the band. At that time I only had your Breakfast in America album, but now I've collected almost everything that you have done. Anyway I just wanted to tell you how much your music has meant to me.
I forgot to add that we are the same age and my dad also gave me my first guitar.
Take care, Roger, and thanks again for putting out a great product!
Sally
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Thanks for years of great music--both with supertramp and during your solo career. You're one of the people I've really learned from as a fellow musician. The fact that you're still raved about even today, speaks to the timeless quality of the songs--which is always the hallmark of good writing.
God Bless, and All Good Things to You and Your Family!
Bill
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Hi Roger
I just want to thank you for your songs which are following my life for about the last 25 years. I also joined your very great concert in Estavayer (Suisse) and I was very touched and full of harmony and happiness during this event. Are there any more concerts planned in switzerland or are there any plans for concerts with orchester (i like your songs like Fools Ouverture, Soapbox Opera ...). Thanks for the time you take answering me and kind regards.
God bless you,
Christian
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Hi Roger. Bought your DVD and played it as soon as it arrived. It was brilliant to hear the songs that you sang with Supertramp again. I went to see Supertramp last time they toured and although Mark Hart tried, it just wasn't the same - no feeling and they just didn't sound the same as when you sing them.
I have bought tickets for your Manchester Concert in October. It can't come fast enough!!!
Mark
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Hi Roger, Watched your dvd and marvelled at how well your voice has held up! Look forward to seeing you at Birmingham Symphony Hall in October.
Do you really miss the rain?
Best Wishes
Pete
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My name is Bob, and I live in Olathe, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. I would like to mention that the supergroup Supertramp has a huge following in the greater midwest. All of your fans know that you, Roger were the heart and soul of the band. I know for a fact if you were to tour more in the US, you would be very well received. We all love classic rock from the 60's, 70's and even the 80's, but we get the same bands every year from Styx to REO Speedwagon. Granted we love them, but we would absolutely love to have you come to town. I am 31 years old and would sell my house to see you live, well maybe. Either way, I would really like for you to consider a larger US tour. Thank you for reading my letter and thank you for all the great music.
Bob
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Hello! I received your DVD today and I became very impressed. Your songs have been a part of my life since the early days with Supertramp. Can I expect to see you live on a stage in Norway in the near future? Looking forward to your answer.
Regards,
Terje
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Hi,
I was stunned, several months ago, upon seeing a tv ad for Roger's new DVD, thinking, "He's still alive!". I discovered Supertramp back in 1983, just as Roger was leaving the band (sadly), but still bought all the albums
available then (yes, including the pre-Crime ones). Of course, I bought and loved the DVD: it was great to rediscover old favourites I hadn't listened to in a long time (I wished I had been there - if only I'd known; I'm just
two hours away).
Anyway, I hope this recent DVD release is the sign of greater things to come: please tell Roger he should start recording all these songs he apparently has while he still can (I was amazed to find he could still sing the way he used to as a young fellow, especially on "Oh Brother", a great new song). We are not eternal, so he shouldn't wait too long - I am now older than he was when he left Supertramp (which I saw in 1988 - not the same without Roger, even though "Brother where you bound" was a surprisingly great album; but then its follow up sucked big time).
Anyway, tell Roger we missed him, and wish him love, health, inspiration, and lots of new CDs from him available in stores!
P.S. to Roger: Adding the sound of an orchestra tuning at the end of "Fool's Overture" (itself closing a set of inspiring spiritual soul searching songs from you) left a really profound impression on me as a then teenaged music
lover stuck in a small industrial town, wondering where God was. It was as if the overture was just that to something greater, which inspired me to keep searching musically - in parallel to my own spiritual search - through
music from all over the world and in every possible genre (mostly unheard of) in search of that great symphony the orchestral tuning seemed to be announcing. You wouldn't believe the music collection I have now, kick started by the eye opening musical (nevermind spiritual) possibilities whispered between the notes of this one piece of "pop" music (seemingly building on the other songs) and especially so in the way it closed, as if this "closure" was only meant to prepare my ears, heart and mind to open up to something wonderful yet to come (and I'm sure God was listening for it too!).
Thanks.
Martin
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I wish the most beautiful birthday to my favorite peaceful gifted song writer of all time,to Roger. I saw you're show At Sherbrooke last fall and i was move by the immense talent and presence that you still have! You have a sweet and powerful voice and huge presence that i won't forget! Come see us soon!! We love you so much all around Québec!
God bless you xx
Nathalie
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Hello Roger, Uli and I are wishing you the best for your 57th-birthday. We are wishing you health and that (hopefully most) of your dreams may come true. Lots of wonderful concerts to come and still ideas for beautiful songs in the future. Enjoy your special day with your friends and family.
Hope to see you all again this summer.
Love
Uwe
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Dear Roger,
a happy and healthy birthday from the whole Night of the Proms Team !!!
We are currently on our France-Tour and tonight we have a show in Amnéville (Metz).
Lots of love to all of you,
Karen, Dirk, Jan and the rest of NOTP
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dear Roger,
have a wonderfull birthday, I look forward to see you in london and bournemouth. take care and best wishes to you
Graham
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Happy Birthday!
I'll always remember pulling up in my 240Z to the front of my date's house with the radio playing "Take the long way home". It's a flashback every time I hear it. Thank you the spark that crosses the path of the past. BTW- We both entered this world on the same day. 1950 rocks!
James
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER! I am so glad you are performing everywhere. My brother in Amsterdam got a newsletter about your Europe concerts from a woman here in Edmonton. He is going to see you in Holland and Spain and I am
so jealous because I missed your concert here. Hope you come back to edmonton so soon.
Love, Susan
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For this birthday and for the coming year, I wish you a lot of joy, harmony, beautiful inspiration and Love!!
Om Hari Om !
Andre'e
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Hi Roger,
When I found out that you would be playing in Niagara Falls, Canada in I bought my tickets right away.
Tickets had been on sale for only three days when I found out you were playing and I was lucky to get seats because the show was almost sold out. I didn't get as good a pair of seats as I wanted but I'm glad just to have
tickets!
The only downside is that since you are playing at a casino I can't take my 11-year old son to the show. He would love to go though!
Anyways, I'll be coming from Ottawa which is about 6+ hours from Niagara Falls. I've been a long time fan and I watched all your stuff on YouTube so I know the show will be fantastic.
Anyways, don't be a stranger to Ottawa. Come to the National Arts Centre here so I can take my son to your show!
My favorite song is "Had a Dream". I love the piano on it, the lyrics, and the video is great too. I usually don't care too much about videos but it was very artistic. Anyways, I like so much of your stuff that even if you don't play it I won't be too disappointed.
I hope you will be selling the Montreal DVD because I'll definitely buy it. I would LOVE to get it autographed if there's any chance of that.
Again, you have a lot of fans in Ottawa so come back here some time!
Looking forward to the show,
-fab
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Much like most 30 year old guys and gals, i grew up with the influence of superstramp through my parents, blasting it through the walls of the house at every weekend party through the 70's and 80's. and now more than ever i am in love with the energy and rush or Rogers music. i recently purchased the dvd, live in Montreal, it is the most amazing dvd i have ever seen, it brings tears to my eyes everytime i turn it on!!! i'm a devoted fan for life, and i thank you roger For forever changing my spirit and brightning my every single day through your music and energy...
Your greastest fan,
Jason
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i'm a huge supertramp and roger hodgson fan! i had one question that has been bugging me for a couple years about an old supertramp song. on the indelicibly stamped cd, the song "rosie had everything planned," there is one lyric that has me baffled: "row upon row of angel hair." what is this referring to??
i would also like to say that i absolutely LOVE the open the door cd. it's my favorite solo cd by roger!
thank you.
Morgan
Answer: This is a song that Roger wrote which is dear to his heart, it refers to "Rosie" who had lots of layers of hair.
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bonjour roger. j'ai eu la chance de te rencontrer a plusieurs reprise la derniere c'etzait a beziers en 2006. voici ma question! quand feras tu une vraie tourner en france digne de ton talent et de ta generositéé!!! merci roger continu. a chaque fois que je t'ecoute je m'evade et j'oublie tout mes ennuie de sante!!
thankkkkkkk
laurent
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Roger
Happy Birthday to you. God bless your life!
Aparecido
From Brazil...
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Hi Roger, my name is Luca and I'm writing from Italy.
I'm 35 years old and I love you and supertramp from a long time.Your music was my best friend during all of my "short" life in good and bad situation.
2 things:
1) you are my hero, please do a little walk to your old friends, maybe only for a really reason...live for some important reason; like pink floyd...others my heroes... You are great but togheter is really a magic!
2) please do some gig in Italy. You have a lot of fans...
Thank you. I don't know if will be really Roger to see these e.mail, If not please leave it.
Sorry for my bad bad english
Love peace and dream...
Luca
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Dear Mr. Hodgson,
My name is Luke McDonnell and I am 20 years old. I am a big fan of your music. I have a bunch of Supertramp Cds and DVDs. I have tickets to see you live at the Fallsview Casion with my Dad. I can't wait.
Luke
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hey Roger,
I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. You are one of my favorite singers. I love your dvd, keep it up.
Kelly
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Dear Roger
Im from Markham Onatrio and I want to say that your music that you compose is heartfilling and so warm. My family and i had a close family friend pass way and everytime I hear your song "Oh Brother" I think of him. That song has so much meaning when listened to. I hope to see you at Casino Rama soon. Keep up the great work.
Thank you
Anna
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I just recently saw Roger perform in St. John's, and I was blown away by how much stage presence just one person can have. He emitted so much love through his songs, and I loved each and every one of them. I recently purchased his DVD, and I was pleased to see that it was exactly like the concert I had seen. I loved the song Oh Brother and I certainly think that he should record it ASAP!
All the best!
-Brenda
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Dear Mr. Hodgson:
My husband and I drove 4 hours to see your recent performance at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton. We are both huge fans and have listened to your music since the early 70's, first with Supertramp and
then your solo career.
WOW!! We were so touched to hear your truly remarkable voice once again....it brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. You are such a warm and genuine artist that resonates in your music. We also enjoyed Aaron McDonald on sax as well.
What a fantastic show! To hear you play solo was an evening that we will never forget. You have a wonderful gift.....your music touches my heart and soul. I hope you know how much you have been missed and that we can
see/hear you again soon.
P.S. We hope that you will continue to record songs -- the two songs "Oh Brother" and "Along Came Mary" that you performed are breathtaking. Thank you for a great evening!
Barb & Les
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Hi Roger, just wondering if you will be recording a new album any time soon? I am a great fan, and I have all your albums. I would like more, and hope that there will be recorded more great albums in the future. And... please consider Denmark the next time you are planning a concert tour. It certainly would be a treat! Thanks! Hope to hear from you!
Anders,
Copenhagen
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hi Roger,
I just wanted to let you know if you don't already how much i luv you and your music! You are a very special person in my heart. I still have all the cd's you autographed for me. They are my favorite possessions. I wouldn't be
able to live without them. LOL
I saw your dvd when it was released and i was just in complete awe!!! You are AMAZING! it was just incredible to me! i was completely enthralled watching the entire thing. No one could take me away from watching you! it made me cry cause i was so touched by you.
I luv the song " the awakening" Your voice is better than ever.
anways i hope you get this message.
Love always
Lauren
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Roger my brother thank you for Blessing my Heart with your music! Please let me know when your in town. So I can come to see your show! Again thank you blessing.
Robert
Halifax n.s.
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I would like to thank Roger for all the pleausur and emotion he gives us with his marvelous music. When I hear his songs, it's like a direct comunication with God. Your songs reaveals the best we have in us.It's so a privilege to be able to give public this kind of feeling. You have a mission Roger...go on...we need people like you to help us to change the world!
A proof of universality of your message: All mys sons love your music...they are 8, 15 and 19 years old.
We are all waiting for you in France!...and also for a new album. Open the door is so great!
Thanks for all!
Alain
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These messages were received from The Garden Gate fan site:
Happy Birthday Roger, hope your day is full of love and joy. Looking forward to seeing you play in October.
George (fish)
Days are too short for such a mention, so i say happy birthyear in health, creativity, inspiration, and playing. (a sincere thanks for sharing music and lyrics that matter)
Mike
Dear Roger
Happy birthday! Incredible as time is flying, isn't it? It has been a fantastic year, where you have been in almost every corner of the world to play for us - even in the Faroe Islands, where everybody hopes to see you again someday.
It's impossible for me to say how much your music has ment for me - I've listened to your songs since I was born, and they bring so much joy and happiness to my heart.
Thank you so much, Roger, and have a great birthday!
Love from your biggest fan in the North Atlantic,
Anina
Amazing how another year is over already. Time really flies when you're having fun... and you are having fun, aren't you Roger? I wish you all the best for your upcoming birthday... love, health, happiness... and may all your wishes be fulfilled!
Sorry if I don't get tired of reminding you of the promise you made back in 2004: MALTA is still waiting for ya!! Maybe time for a little "new year's resolution" for your personal new year??
Lots of love,
Sabine
"Down in my world, there´s a tune I have heard,
it seems to carry me, seems to follow me,
seems to sway me in the highest sphere...
It´s hard, quite hard, so hard
to discover the beauty of it all..."
(Ponderer)
Thank you for everything, Roger.
Have a wonderful birthday.
With all my love , Miriam
Happy Birthday Rog! U R awesome!
Hope your life is filled with brightness!!
Love,
Helen 
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