Paris (Supertramp album)
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Paris is a live album by progressive rock
band Supertramp
, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music
). The album was recorded on Supertramp's Breakfast in America tour in November 1979 in Paris, France at the Pavillon de Paris
, a venue which was once a slaughterhouse. The Paris album was originally going to be called Roadworks and to be recorded in Quebec City
, Canada, but A&M wanted them to record in a "mainstream city". The album reached #8 on the Billboard Pop Albums Charts in late 1980 and went Gold immediately, while the live version of "Dreamer" hit the US Top 20.
, two from Even in the Quietest Moments
, three from Breakfast in America
plus one new track "You Started Laughing" (originally the B-side to the track "Lady" from Crisis? What Crisis?). The whole show was recorded but the songs "Give a Little Bit", "Goodbye Stranger", "Even in the Quietest Moments", "Downstream", "Child of Vision" and "Another Man's Woman" were deleted from the album due to time constraints in order to make Paris a double album. All of these tracks later showed up on the second live disc included in the deluxe anniversary edition of "Breakfast in America".
, along with video footage. The tapes were sent to Cups 'N Strings Studios in Woodland Hills, California, for digital remastering. The tapes were initially in bad technical shape, but were successfully transferred. The remastered CD version of the original album was released on 30 July 2002.
Side one
Side two
Side three
Side four
2002 A&M reissue:
The 2002 A&M Records
reissue was mastered from the original master tapes by Greg Calbi and Jay Messina at Sterling Sound, New York, 2002. The reissue was supervised by Bill Levenson with art direction by Vartan and design by Mike Diehl, with production coordination by Beth Stempel.
Singles – Billboard (North America)
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band Supertramp
Supertramp
Supertramp are a British rock band formed in 1969 under the name Daddy before renaming to Supertramp in early 1970. Though their music was initially categorised as progressive rock, they have since incorporated a combination of traditional rock and art rock into their music...
, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music
1980 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1980.-January–March:*January 1**Cliff Richard is appointed an MBE by Elizabeth II.**The Zorros audition drummer Greg Pedley....
). The album was recorded on Supertramp's Breakfast in America tour in November 1979 in Paris, France at the Pavillon de Paris
Pavillon de Paris
The Pavillon de Paris was a large concert space in Paris, France, located near the Porte de Pantin Métro stop, on the northern edge of the city. With a seated capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators, the Pavillon was the city's largest indoor music arena throughout its brief operating history...
, a venue which was once a slaughterhouse. The Paris album was originally going to be called Roadworks and to be recorded in Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
, Canada, but A&M wanted them to record in a "mainstream city". The album reached #8 on the Billboard Pop Albums Charts in late 1980 and went Gold immediately, while the live version of "Dreamer" hit the US Top 20.
Setlist
The album's setlist contains almost all of Crime of the Century (except for "If Everyone Was Listening"), three songs from Crisis? What Crisis?Crisis? What Crisis?
Crisis? What Crisis? is the fourth album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1975. It was recorded in Los Angeles – Supertramp's first album to be recorded in the United States of America....
, two from Even in the Quietest Moments
Even in the Quietest Moments
Even in the Quietest Moments... is the fifth album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in April 1977.The album was recorded mainly at Caribou Ranch Studios in Colorado with overdubs, vocals and mixing completed at The Record Plant in Los Angeles and was Supertramp's first album to use...
, three from Breakfast in America
Breakfast in America
Breakfast in America was seen as a departure for the band, with its pop sound deviating from the progressive rock stylings that defined their earlier work...
plus one new track "You Started Laughing" (originally the B-side to the track "Lady" from Crisis? What Crisis?). The whole show was recorded but the songs "Give a Little Bit", "Goodbye Stranger", "Even in the Quietest Moments", "Downstream", "Child of Vision" and "Another Man's Woman" were deleted from the album due to time constraints in order to make Paris a double album. All of these tracks later showed up on the second live disc included in the deluxe anniversary edition of "Breakfast in America".
Remastering
In July 2006, the original master tapes of the album were rediscovered in the barn of the band's drummer Bob SiebenbergBob Siebenberg
Bob Siebenberg, also known as Bob C. Benberg, is an American musician, best known as a member of British progressive rock band Supertramp, playing drums and percussion...
, along with video footage. The tapes were sent to Cups 'N Strings Studios in Woodland Hills, California, for digital remastering. The tapes were initially in bad technical shape, but were successfully transferred. The remastered CD version of the original album was released on 30 July 2002.
Track listing
All songs written by Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson.Side one
- "School" – 5:41
- Lead vocals: Roger HodgsonRoger HodgsonCharles Roger Pomfret Hodgson is a British musician and songwriter, best known as the former co-frontman, and founding member, of progressive rock band Supertramp....
with Rick Davies
- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "Ain't Nobody But Me" – 5:24
- Lead vocals: Rick DaviesRick DaviesRick Davies is an English musician, best known as the founder and keyboardist of progressive rock band Supertramp...
- Lead vocals: Rick Davies
- "The Logical SongThe Logical Song"The Logical Song" is a hit single on Supertramp's 1979 album Breakfast in America, sung by band member Roger Hodgson. It is the band's biggest chart hit in both the United States and their native United Kingdom, and is among their most widely recognized radio hits.-Composition and Lyrics:"The...
" – 3:56- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "Bloody Well RightBloody Well Right"Bloody Well Right" is a song by the progressive rock band Supertramp from their 1974 album Crime of the Century. Released in April 1975, it failed to chart in the United Kingdom but became their breakthrough hit in the United States, peaking at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" – 7:23- Lead vocals: Rick Davies
Side two
- "Breakfast In AmericaBreakfast in America (song)"Breakfast in America" is the title track from Supertramp's 1979 album Breakfast in America. The song was a minor hit on the singles charts in the US but is a staple of classic rock radio. The song's lyrics tell about a person who has never been to America...
" – 3:57- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "You Started Laughing" – 4:02
- Lead vocals: Rick Davies
- "Hide In Your Shell" – 6:54
- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "From Now On" – 7:05
- Lead vocals: Rick Davies with Roger Hodgson
Side three
- "DreamerDreamer (Supertramp song)"Dreamer" is a hit single from Supertramp's 1974 album Crime of the Century. It peaked at Number 13 on the UK singles chart in February 1975. In 1980, it appeared on their live album Paris...
" – 3:44- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson with Rick Davies
- "Rudy" – 7:08
- Lead vocals: Rick Davies plus Roger Hodgson
- "A Soapbox Opera" – 4:51
- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "Asylum" – 6:51
- Lead vocals: Rick Davies plus Roger Hodgson
Side four
- "Take the Long Way HomeTake the Long Way Home"Take the Long Way Home" is the fourth single and sixth track of Supertramp's 1979 album Breakfast in America. It reached number 10 on the U.S. charts. The song was used during the climax and closing credits to the final episode of the first series of Ashes to Ashes...
" – 4:57- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "Fool's OvertureFool's Overture"Fool's Overture" is the closing track from Supertramp's 1977 album Even in the Quietest Moments. Written and sung by guitarist, keyboard player, singer and songwriter Roger Hodgson, the song tells about World War II Britain and the lessons learned from it. The song, which is over 10 minutes long,...
" – 10:57- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "Two of Us" – 1:25
- Lead vocals: Roger Hodgson
- "Crime Of The Century" – 6:31
- Lead vocals: Rick Davies
Personnel
- Rick DaviesRick DaviesRick Davies is an English musician, best known as the founder and keyboardist of progressive rock band Supertramp...
– keyboards, vocals, harmonica - John HelliwellJohn HelliwellJohn Helliwell is an English musician and the saxophonist and occasional keyboardist and woodwind player for the rock band Supertramp...
– saxophones, woodwinds, keyboards, vocals, Master of Ceremonies - Roger HodgsonRoger HodgsonCharles Roger Pomfret Hodgson is a British musician and songwriter, best known as the former co-frontman, and founding member, of progressive rock band Supertramp....
– guitars, keyboards, vocals - Bob SiebenbergBob SiebenbergBob Siebenberg, also known as Bob C. Benberg, is an American musician, best known as a member of British progressive rock band Supertramp, playing drums and percussion...
(as Bob C. Benberg) – drums, percussion - Dougie ThomsonDougie ThomsonDouglas Campbell "Dougie" Thomson is a Scottish musician, born in Glasgow and raised in the Rutherglen area of the city. He is best known as the former bass guitarist of progressive rock band Supertramp.-Career:...
– bass, additional backing vocals
Production
- Producers: Peter Henderson, Russel Pope
- Engineers: Bernie Grundman, Peter Henderson, Russel Pope
- Mixing: Bernie Grundman
- Mastering: Bernie Grundman
- Re-mastering: Greg Calbi, Jay Messina
- Sound & Lighting Engineer: Patrick O'Doherty
- Projection: Gus Thomson
- Art direction: Mike Doud
- Design: Mike Fink
- Cover illustration: Cindy Marsh
- Photography: Mark Hanauer, Steve Smith
- Liner notes: David Margereson
2002 A&M reissue:
The 2002 A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
reissue was mastered from the original master tapes by Greg Calbi and Jay Messina at Sterling Sound, New York, 2002. The reissue was supervised by Bill Levenson with art direction by Vartan and design by Mike Diehl, with production coordination by Beth Stempel.
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Pop Albums | 8 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Dreamer" | Pop Singles | 15 |