5 Minutes Talking SUPERTRAMP with John Helliwell

John Helliwell has been with Supertramp since 1973, playing on all the groups biggest albums - Crime of the Century, Crisis? What Crisis?, Breakfast in America, Famous Last Words and Brother Where You Bound. Supertramp achieved incredible success with two number 1 singles in the USA and worldwide sales of more than 60 million records,
In this short '5 minutes talking with...' video, John talks about the bands two biggest albums which both were certified Diamond for sales of over 10 million, how they found playing live difficult when recreating the studio sound and his thoughts when one of the main songwriters in the group, Roger Hodgson, left in 1983.

[NorsePJ]

Well, there was a lot more to Roger leaving than what is said here. Helliwell is being very diplomatic. The best thing for Supertramp was Roger joining and the worst was him leaving. But, for me, the counter-points between Rick and Roger is what made Supertramp 'Super'. They complimented each others styles a bit like how Lennon and McCartney did in The Beatles. In any case, love both guys and the whole band and wish them all the best. Hope Rick is doing better with his health. ❤

[Chazthefurr]

CRIME OF THE CENTURY - GREAT ALBUM! Every track excellent, brilliant production. One of the best records ever - up there with Bridge over Troubled Water, Abbey Road, Dark Side of the Moon. Saw the band live twice - live sound just as good.

[planckervine]

I saw Supertramp in concert on the Crisis tour. I didn't really have overly enthusiastic expectations, I liked their music enough, especially from Crime. A bit quirky... but, I was a bit blown away by their performance. Notably the mix and engineering of their sound. Pristine, and perfectly presented.

[kurtbogle]

Rudy's on the train. I love Super Tramp.
It's for me reminiscent of my time in Everett Wa.

[dgk]

John and Hosts thanks for doing these interviews bringing answers to so many questions I had about Supertramp favorite band since the 70’s
Very informative

[danholm]

crime is one of my top 25 albums EVER!

[TheEleatic]

Supertramp has decided to take the long way home.

[balazsernhaft]

Brother where you bound is amazing album, it is in my TOP3 , I think directly after COTC . The songs on BWBound are amazings, and the sound and production level of the album is brilliant .

[toddblanks]

Crises what crises is high on my list as well.
Its different in the right sense and takes a bit more absorbing.
But once its worked its magic, it truly is a masterpiece.

If you like crime of the century not only for the hits, but
as for music status and production by the fantastic ken scott,
need i say any more.

[Trial]

Crime of the Century and Breakfast in America are two of the most BRILLIANT albums of ALL TIME!!!

[kingofallwhites]

I hope Roger is ok. His sleazy management is stealing all of his money. Linda Tyler and that other woman posing as a church.