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Supertramp: ... Famous Last Words ...

 A l b u m   D e t a i l s


Label: A&M Records
Released: 1982.08.10
Time:
 47:33
Category: Pop/Rock
Producer(s): See Artists ...
Rating: ******.... (6/10)
Media type: CD
Web address: www.supertramp.com
Appears with: Roger Hodgson
Purchase date: 2001.03.17
Price in €: 10,99



 S o n g s ,   T r a c k s


[1] Crazy (Davies/Hodgson) - 4:32
[2] Put on Your Old Brown Shoes (Davies/Hodgson) - 4:20
[3] It's Raining Again (Davies/Hodgson) - 4:25
[4] Bonnie (Davies/Hodgson) - 5:37
[5] Know Who You Are (Davies/Hodgson) - 4:58
[6] My Kind of Lady (Davies/Hodgson) - 5:12
[7] C'Est le Bon (Davies/Hodgson) - 5:32
[8] Waiting So Long (Davies/Hodgson) - 6:32
[9] Don't Leave Me Now (Davies/Hodgson) - 6:25

 A r t i s t s ,   P e r s o n n e l


RICK DAVIES - Vocals, Keyboards, Producer
ROGER HODGSON - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars, Producer
JOHN ANTHONY HELLIWELL - Saxophones, Keyboards, Producer
DOUGIE THOMSON - Bass, Producer
BOB SIEBENBERG - Drums, Producer

RICHARD HEWSON - String Arrangement on [5]
CLAIRE DIAMENT - Backing Vocals on [9]
ANN WILSON - Backing Vocals on [2],[7]
NANCY WILSON - Backing Vocals on [2],[7]

RUSSEL POPE - Producer
PETER HENDERSON - Producer, Engineer
NORMAN HALL - Assistant Engineer
NORMAN MOORE - Art Direction, Design, Cover Design
MIKE DOUD - Art Direction, Design, Cover Art Concept
MIKE DOWD - Artwork, Cover Design
JULES BATES - Photography
TOM GIBSON - Photography

 C o m m e n t s ,   N o t e s


1982 CD A&M 75021-3284-2
1982 LP A&M 3732
1982 CS A&M 75021-3284-4



Even though ... famous last words ..., Supertramp's follow-up to Breakfast in America, was slicker and more pop-oriented than its predecessor, it wasn't quite as successful. Where the singles on Breakfast still had a progressive rock edge, most of ... famous last words ... was light, synthesized pop, with the shimmering "It's Raining Again" being the only song melodic enough to support the lush, layered sound.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine - All Music Guide



Das letzte der Original-Supertramp ... Mit "Famous last words" verabschiedete Roger Hodgson sich von der Gruppe, mit der er so grosse Erfolge wie "Breakfast in America" feiern konnte, und die in den Siebzigern und Anfang der Achtziger Ihre grössten Erfolge feiern konnte. Und auf dieser Platte packten Supertramp nochmals Ihr gesamtes Können aus. Die Stimme von Hodgson und Rick Davies harmonieren perfekt mit dem Sax von John Halliwell und den kraftvollen Klavierarrangements. Dabei entstanden Klassiker wie "It's raining again" oder "Put on your old brown shoes". Mein persönlicher Favourite ist aber "My Kind of Lady", mein absolutes Lieblingsteil von Supertramp. Schade, dass Roger die Band verlassen hat, danach waren beide getrennt lang nicht so gut wie zusammen.

Vera Sterlemann aus München



Arguably Supertramp's Best ... I discovered this album 10 years ago. Initially it was enjoyable, mostly for the popish "It's Raining Again" and "My Kind of Lady." But this album, as much as Springsteen's "The River" or Dan Fogelburg's "Innocent Age," needs to be listened to again and again to derive satisfaction from its entirety. Supertramp manages to capture diverse musical styles in the various songs and bring a continuity to this album which is unparalleled. "Know Who You Are" is one of the most haunting, gorgeously textured songs in modern music. This is one of my favorite albums of all time, even if based only on many thousands of times I have listened to it! Highly, highly recommended.

Charles Gordon from Boston, MA



The last of a great band..... This CD I have been looking for a long time.I started liking Supertramp the summer of 79 when Breakfast in America came out. I was going to start High School that record help me in a time of my life that was changing. After Breakfast I wanted all of there records.I was sad the day I heard Roger Hodson was leaving the band.Famous last words was just that. His last words to us the people who like there songs. the things he had to say that were in his heart.I hope one day they will get back for one show and rock out.

Kinion Ottawa from Ottawa Kansas USA
 

 L y r i c s


Crazy

Here's a little song to make you feel good
Put a little light in your day
These are crazy times
And it's all been getting pretty serious

Here's a little song to make you feel right
Send the blues away
Well it's a crazy game
Tell me who's to blame, I'm kind of curious

Right if you win, wrong if you lose
Nobody listens when you're singing the blues
Well something's the matter, but nothing gets done
Oh everyone's waiting for a place in the sun
Well something is wrong now
Can something be wrong with me
Oh brother, why's it got to be so crazy

Gimme little left, gimme little right
Gimme little black, gimme little white
Gimme little peace, gimme little hope
Gimme little light
'Cause you know it seems
That the situation's getting serious

Right if you win, wrong if you lose
Nobody listens when you're singing the blues
Well something's the matter, but nothing gets done
There's no use in waiting for a place in the sun
'Cause something is wrong now
Can something be wrong with me
Oh brother, why's it got to be so crazy

Oh something is wrong with me
Oh brother, why's it got to be this crazy
Crazy
Crazy
Crazy
Crazy
...


Put On Your Old Brown Shoes

Put on your old brown shoes
Right on your feet
Time to move on, get away
You know you paid your dues
Did all you could
Time to move on, no more to say

You and me, we're helpless can't you see
We've got to get away, get away
We've got to move on, till the madness around is gone
And the rest of our lives we'll be free

Kick out the morning blues
Who needs a job
Who needs pain and oppression
You know it can't be beat
Stand on your own two feet
Goodbye rain and depression

You and me, we're helpless can't you see
We've got to get away, get away
We've got to move on, catch the next train and we'll be gone
And the rest of our lives we'll be free

Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe

You know a friend is a friend
You don't leave him in trouble
He got a little drunk so now he's seeing double
Don't you see him there yeah lying in the rubble
But you have to lend a hand
'Cause you know he's on the level

Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe
Get your blue jeans right on babe

You and me, we're helpless can't you see
We've got to get away, get away
We've got to move on, till the madness around is gone
And the rest of our lives we'll be free


It's Raining Again

It's raining again
Oh no, my love's at an end
Oh no, it's raining again
and you know it's hard to pretend

Oh no, it's raining again
Too bad I'm losing a friend
Oh no, it's raining again
Oh will my heart ever mend

You're old enough some people say
To read the signs and walk away
It's only time that heals the pain
And makes the sun come out again

It's raining again
Oh no, my love's at an end
Oh no, it's raining again
Too bad I'm losing a friend

C'mon you little fighter
No need to get uptighter
C'mon you little fighter
And get back up again
Oh get back up again
Fill your heart again...

It's raining again
Oh no, my love's at an end
Oh no, it's raining again
Too bad I'm losing a friend

C'mon you little fighter
No need to get uptighter
C'mon you little fighter
And get back up again
Oh get back up again
Fill your heart again...


Bonnie

Your silver nights and golden days
I try to reach you in a million ways
I'm crazy 'bout you Bonnie
Can you tell?

Your diamond rings and fancy clothes
Do I want you babe, well heaven knows
I'm wild about you Bonnie
Can't you see, hey Bonnie

I've love you oh so long
I know we'd get along
Hey Bonnie will you ever notice me

Yes I know you oh so well
Just one look and I fell
Please tell me that our love will always be

I've seen your films and all your plays
I read about you every single day
I'd like to get my lovin' arms 'round you

From rags to riches you've got it made
How does it feel to be a famous name
Well Bonnie can you do the same for me
Oh Bonnie

I feel you in my soul
And to love you is my role
Oh Bonnie you're the only one for me

Yes I got my fortune read
And here's what the gypsy said
That we'll live and love and share eternity

Bonnie please be nice
We'll find paradise
Beneath the golden skies

Bonnie you're so good
Make me if you could
The toast of Hollywood

I'll give you all my love
We'll really live it up
Beneath the stars above

Your silver nights and golden days
I try to reach you in a million ways
I'm crazy 'bout you Bonnie
Can you tell?

Your diamond rings and fancy clothes
Do I want you babe, well heaven knows
I'm wild about you Bonnie
Can you tell?
Oh well
Oh well


Know Who You Are

Know who you are
There's a world wants to know you
Know where to go
There's a world wants to touch you
Feel all you can
Let your heart speak and guide you
Don't be afraid
Of the love deep inside you

Bring it out for everyone
When you smile we can see the sun
Bring it out for all to hear
Because you've so much to give
And there's so much to know
But if you wait for your moment
Well, it may never show

Know who you are
There's a new song inside you
Weep if you can
Let the tears fall behind you

Bring it out for everyone
When you smile we can see the sun
Sing it out for all to hear
Because you've so much to say
And you've so much to do
And everyone's waiting
Yes, it's all up to you

Know who you are
There's a world deep inside you
Trust if you can
There's a friend there to guide you


My Kind Of Lady

Let me tell you what I want to say
You're the only one who can make me feel this way

My kind of lady
No better love could I embrace
No better heart, no other face
Can quite compare with you
You came along and then you mend my broken dreams
I was so down and then as foolish as it seems
You gave me your affection
Yeh baby you came through

We'll make it you'll see
In spite of those who say it's wrong
This time we feel that we belong
Now we can truly say
We'll be together and that's all we'll ever need
We'll love each other, that's the way it's gonna be
And nothin' under the sun and moon
Can make us be apart

Oh my honey
You know I'll love you every day
When things go wrong we'll find a way
I'm so glad I met you
Much more than I can ever say
We're making plans and holding hands just like before
We'll try again, we'll make amends along the road
It's feelin' good, just like it should, this time we know
We'll share each other's happiness for now and evermore

I've been wastin' my life away
I've got a message for you today
To tell you that you are

My kind of lady
I'm not the same since I met you
All of my dreams had fallen through
And then you came along
One magic night when things went right it was so fine
Looked in your eyes and realized that you were mine
And nothin' under the sun
Can make us be apart

Oh my baby
You know I'll love you all the way
When times get hard we'll smile and say
I'm so glad I met you
I'll love you more and more each day
We're making plans and holding hands just like before
We'll try again, we'll make amends along the road
It's feelin' good, just like it should, this time we know
We'll share each other's happiness for now and evermore


C'est le Bon

I never knew what a man was supposed to be
I never wanted the responsibility
I still remember what they tried to make of me
They used to wonder why they couldn't get through to me
'Cause all that I had was this music
A-coming to me
And all that I had was this rhythm
A-running through me

I took a tip from the man in the ministry
He said, "My son, better work in the factory"
Well there were days I can tell you quite honestly
I saw myself winding up in the military
So lucky to have all this music
A-coming to me
I'm lucky to have all this rhythm
A-running through me
I'm watching the movie go down
Around, about me
I'm watching the marry-go-round
Go down, about me

I said, "Lovers, you're needed in the garden
'Cauce there's a lot of crazy people
Who've forgotten where their heart is
And they don't give a damn
About hurting those flowers and those trees"

C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, bon, bon, sailing on and on

Sometimes I wonder where my life is taking me
Sometimes I wonder what they all expect of me
Well there were days I can tell you quite honestly
I saw myself winding up in the monastery

'Cause all that I have is this music
A-coming to me
And all that I have is this rhythm
A-running through me
I'm watching the movie go down
Around, about me
I'm watching the marry-go-round
Go down, about me

I said, "Lovers, you're needed in the garden
'Cause there's a lot of crazy people
Who've forgotten where their heart is
And they don't give a damn
About hurting that small child in me."

C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, bon, bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, C'est le bon, sailing on and on
C'est le bon, bon, bon, sailing on and on


Waiting so long

Did you get all you want?
Did you see the whole show?
Where's all the fun
That we used to know?
As the memories fade
Way out of view
I'd love those old days
To come back to you

I've been waiting so long
I'm not feeling so strong

Do you say what you mean?
Do you mean what you say?
About this new scene
Is it really that way?
The blindness goes on
The blindness goes on
You say it's not so
But what do you know?

I've been waiting so long
I'm not feeling so strong

Ain't nothing new, it's just the same old thing
You got me singing those old blues again

Angry music, words of fire
Painted faces filled with rage
Even then they sound so tired
I must be set in my old ways

If this world is unimpressive
It's been that way for quite awhile
I don't need no heavy message
Just turn me on and make me smile

Yes I've been waiting such a long time
Just for something to ring true
Now I'd rather taste the old wine
Than mess around with something new

And the blindness goes on
The blindness goes on
The blindness goes on
The blindness goes on
The blindness goes on
The blindness goes on
The blindness goes on


Don't leave me now

Don't leave me now
Leave me out in the pouring rain
With my back against the wall
Don't leave me now

Don't leave me now
Leave me out with nowhere to go
As the shadows start to fall
Don't leave me now

Don't leave me now
Leave me out on this lonely road
As the wind begins to howl
Don't leave me now

Don't leave me now
All alone on this darkest night
Feeling old and cold and grey
Don't leave me now

Don't leave me now
Leave me holding an empty heart
As the curtain starts to fall
Don't leave me now

Don't leave me now
All alone in this crazy world
When I'm old and cold and grey
And time is gone

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