Supertramp (1974) Dreamer

 A largely forgotten hit single from 1974 when the Prog boom was slowing down in favour of soul and Disco trends but would hint at the Prog pop of the late 70s of which Supertramp would be one of the leading acts. This whimsical pop is driven by a grandiose prog verve from the scale of Roger Hodgson's character filled falsetto to the chamber reverb of the group harmonies to the little touches like the use of a vibraslap to add to the quirky, burllesque fun or the wistful wind chime coda.


Nothing can top the insistent Wurlitzer piano pulsing with a synthezised bass. The piano turns soft and oscillating Bohemian Rhapsody call and response section. The calls from other band mates such as 'come on and dream along' along with the band picking up and Hodgson's funky guitar scratching along. Its still very much an underappreciated 70s classic that stands up with no dated quality, supreme stereo quality, a modern yet timeless feel; just as great as Bohemian Rhapsody IMO.