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Fourplay — Breakfast In America
Album: The Joy Of
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5.8

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Total ratings: 788









Released: 2000
Length: 2:39
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This reminds me how much I already love the PSD button..!

Because this song sucks. Just to be clear.
Posted 12 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
Radio MUZAK
Posted 12 years ago by blueskymind    [ Reply ]
Wow.  Tough crowd.  My daughter is a cello player so I'm biased when I say, this is pretty cool.
Posted 12 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
which floor please?
Posted 12 years ago by seven7    [ Reply ]
As I was feverishly working away at my desk, I started to subconciously sing along, I realized what I was doing, that this isn't Supertramp, and (to the dismay of my office mates) started to cackle uncontrollably. This is just a fun little song!
Posted 12 years ago by scott_bruce    [ Reply ]
REALLY?!!
 
Posted 12 years ago by ginsum2011    [ Reply ]
Lame
Posted 12 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Not particularly original, and they have nicked the name of a smooth jazz group's name.At least try and get a new name even if you are marooned on the bottom end of our planet.

Oh an original segue to Supertramp BIA. {#Snooty} 

Posted 12 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
This works well as an instrumental, but I still think that songs with serious lyrics should not be done as instrumentals. Back in the day, I had a friend who was getting married and wanted "Annie's Song" by John Denver to be played. But he wanted it without the lyrics. I just facepalmed and resigned myself to the fact that there will never be an explanation for things like this.


Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
... followed by Supertramp "Long Way Home."    Niiiiice.
Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
.. she's the only one I got.

 Sloggydog wrote:
Take a look at my girlfriend...
 

Posted 12 years ago by apaethy    [ Reply ]
Take a look at my girlfriend...
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:
Right now this song illustrates context and segue.

Perfect.
 
You got it.
Posted 12 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
i was initially impressed with string quartet or 'symphonic' interpretations of rock (or other) songs but i feel like the novelty ran its course... This sounds nice, but it sounds exactly like you'd expect a string quartet (I assume, based on band name) interpretation to sound
Posted 12 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]

Sure, why not?


Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Right now this song illustrates context and segue.

Perfect.
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
to quote Joey from Friends: "I mean, what's not to like? Custard, good. Jam, good. Meat, good!", if you like this song and you like string quartets (or the like), then you're all set aren't you?
Posted 12 years ago by jitterjames    [ Reply ]

Now I've heard everything.......


Posted 12 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
«Balm after rock» style. Interesting, i like it. But in small volumes — a whole album of Apocalyptica (for example), too much for my ears. 


Posted 12 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
A weak pseudo-classical reinterpretation of a pop hit. Is there any reason for this?

No, this is just stupid.
Posted 12 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
 wycado wrote:
Nice interpretation. I feel smarter already.
 Wait, what? Why?

Posted 12 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
I do like covers and this one interests me.

But I don't think I'd like to hear it too often.

Do I like it?... the jury is out
Posted 12 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:
Just one question:
WHY?

{#Wall}
 

Why not?
Posted 12 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
brilliant.
Posted 13 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
For a second I thought this was Kronos Quartet!  eggs benedict please
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]

It's an interesting cover, but only because I know every note and every word.


Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 jmassoglia wrote:
Doles anyone know who the artist is on this song?  I have reviewed the Fourplay discography and it is not listed.  And considering this is an instrumental with string instruments not a four piece jazz combo, it seems unlikely that Fourplay is the artist.  Any help? 
 

It's an Australian string quartet. have seen them live years ago, both RichPrins and me. Still have two autographed CD's. It was fun!
Posted 13 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
Too. Freaking. Awesome.

Thanks, Bill!  You've done it yet again!
Posted 13 years ago by kyleminor    [ Reply ]
Original = crap
This = even worse
Posted 13 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Just one question:
WHY?

{#Wall}
Posted 13 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Oy!
Posted 13 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
hate this and the original
Posted 13 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]

Artist's web site link is wrong - it links to the "US" Fourplay, which is NOT the band that plays this Supertramp cover.

BTW this version just interrupted a very nice (tender and quiet) moment between my girlfriend and I when we both cracked up laughing at the silliness of this song. Still a nice moment, but you can interpret what it says about the song as you will.


Posted 14 years ago by daoist56    [ Reply ]
An 8 with the right mood.   7 otherwise. 
Posted 14 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
Nice interpretation. I feel smarter already.
Posted 14 years ago by wycado    [ Reply ]
Outstanding!
Posted 14 years ago by stromdal    [ Reply ]
WORST...THING...EVER...
Posted 14 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
Thought I liked Fourplay, but this isn't what I recalled liking.

Posted 14 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Doles anyone know who the artist is on this song?  I have reviewed the Fourplay discography and it is not listed.  And considering this is an instrumental with string instruments not a four piece jazz combo, it seems unlikely that Fourplay is the artist.  Any help? 
Posted 14 years ago by jmassoglia    [ Reply ]
at least it's better than the original{#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}
the first song of supertramp i like...
Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
{#Rolleyes}
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:

Agreed...almost sounds like a Klezmer tune, eh?

Bill does like him some odd covers... ;)

 
Yes he does, lol. Maybe he played/plays in a cover band.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 alvarorb wrote:
I like how the bring the Yidish out of the song. Very nice. Alvaro
 
Agreed...almost sounds like a Klezmer tune, eh?

Bill does like him some odd covers... ;)

Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
I'd like to hear "Crime of the Century" given this treatment.
Posted 15 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
It's a bouncy Muzak version
Posted 15 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:
This song is SO much better without that Supertramp lead singer's voice!!
 

Have you been drinking from the bong water? (1)
Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
This song is SO much better without that Supertramp lead singer's voice!!
Posted 15 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Hmm . . . okay, then.
Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Love it!!!
Posted 15 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
alvarorb wrote:
I like how the bring the Yidish out of the song. Very nice. Alvaro
I always loved/hated this song. I agree with alvarorb, the melody really is quite beautiful minus the vocals. (sorry Roger, you rule, but my girlfriend at teh time fooled around a bit, you know how it is)
Posted 15 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
Honestly this isn't that bad IMO
Posted 15 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
I like how the bring the Yidish out of the song. Very nice. Alvaro
Posted 15 years ago by alvarorb    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
... Fourplay (the jazz U.S. version) also includes Nathan East and Harvey Mason. ...
Fiveplay doesn't have quite the same ring.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...i'm not particularly fond of string adaptations which transliterate vocal lines syllable-for-syllable - they sound kind of musically sophomoric to my ears...i think melody is far better served when adapted to the natural phrasing of the instrument used, instead...
Some of that may be due to the fact that you can't get the image of the original out of your mind, but I see your point.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
...i'm not particularly fond of string adaptations which transliterate vocal lines syllable-for-syllable - they sound kind of musically sophomoric to my ears...i think melody is far better served when adapted to the natural phrasing of the instrument used, instead... ...music should stand on its own, rather than requiring the listener to tranlate in her head to match a prescribed archetype...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Inamorato wrote:
Is this the Bob James/Lee Ritenour/Larry Carlton Fourplay? I hear only bowed strings. Anyway, I like this better than the original.
No, this band is FourPlay Electric String Quartet out of Australia. Fourplay (the jazz U.S. version) also includes Nathan East and Harvey Mason. I like both.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
A testament to the songwriter's ability to write a melody.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
NIce!
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
Nope thanks...interesting but prefer original
Posted 16 years ago by Mewsique    [ Reply ]
wow, a version of this song without that PAINFUL, HORRIBLE supertramp vocalist! i'm LIKING what i'm HEARING! LOL 7
Posted 16 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
Listen to my favorite string quarter, Invert (two cellos, violin and viola) play Tomorrow Never Knows and then listen to their originals at www.myspace.com\invertstrings
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
swinghamer wrote:
not no...but hell no...
not yeah...but heck yeah haha, okay, that was just as horrid as the original :) It's not bad actually (the song I mean now people)
Posted 16 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
Its like I expect the guys from fiddler on the roof to come in my cube and dance around.
Posted 16 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
not no...but hell no...
Posted 16 years ago by swinghamer    [ Reply ]
Fourplay? I prefer threesomes! And the non-elevator version of this song.
Posted 16 years ago by Rob_S    [ Reply ]
I think this translates very, very well :)
Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
nah!
Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
Jelani wrote:
four hot chicks with bows I believe
I think you're thinking of Rasputina.
Posted 16 years ago by bigpomp    [ Reply ]
Love this, I know the band - an Australian group who as far as I know aren't together anymore :( Wonderful gypsy and klezmer notes, made we want to dance Tango to it. BTW Fourplay are not four hot chicks, I'm afraid, there are a couple (or more) guys in there too.
Posted 16 years ago by modrakocka    [ Reply ]
crockydile wrote:
Having instruments play lines that were originally sung leaves much to be desired. There is no instrument that rivals the human voice. My 2 cents.
True about the voice , but don't you tinkn this adds a new and dfferent dimension ot the music? the words don't get in the way of the tune.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Inamorato wrote:
Is this the Bob James/Lee Ritenour/Larry Carlton Fourplay? I hear only bowed strings. Anyway, I like this better than the original.
four hot chicks with bows I believe
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Is this the Bob James/Lee Ritenour/Larry Carlton Fourplay? I hear only bowed strings. Anyway, I like this better than the original.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Having instruments play lines that were originally sung leaves much to be desired. There is no instrument that rivals the human voice. My 2 cents. Uggh.
Posted 16 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Nice idea but played too syrupy.
Posted 16 years ago by aaehr    [ Reply ]
I am sure the musicians are fine at their craft but a symphonic version of Supertramp is a hard listen.
Posted 16 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Hah, this is fun.
Posted 16 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
this is the kind of thing you hear the DJs play on regular radio in the background while they babble on about what washed up bands will be playing the state fair and you say \"damn-it why can\'t just break-up the monotony of your ridiculous station with something like this tune every once and a while, and just shut up\" I love the tramp, I give this homage an enthusiastic 8
Posted 16 years ago by petercroob    [ Reply ]
Good stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach wrote:
Sounds like something Monty Python would have cooked up!
Viva Monty!!! Nice one, Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
hanssachs wrote:
not necessary
what is "necessary"? I like it.
Posted 16 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Okay, that was just FUNNY! It took me a moment, then WTF, then a good belly laugh. Thanks Bill, for playing all sorts of stuff. The insertion of a weird tune like this just breaks up the day. We can't take ourselves and our "IMHO"s so seriously. And I finally bought a really great hammock in Mexico. It goes well with the tunes and margaritas on the front deck...
Posted 16 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
That was great.. and I like the original a LOT!
Posted 16 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Sounds like something Monty Python would have cooked up!
Posted 16 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
not necessary
Posted 16 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
My girlfriend is a huge Supertramp freak, so I have to like their music or else. She'd hate it if she found out I rated this an 8 and the original a 7. Hehehehehe
Posted 16 years ago by heyjoe3577    [ Reply ]
This is really cute but a little to straight of an interpretation for my taste. I want them to go a bit more nuts with it. It feels kinda academic. Cool though just the same.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
FlatCat wrote:
I'll be flexible about listening, but I still want to be able to duscuss and rant about things, both good and bad.
Ditto. When I hear a song that I don't like, that's a reminder to me of why I listen to RP - there's a lot of stuff that I do like that I would never hear otherwise. That doesn't mean, however, that I should refrain from expressing my dislike for the songs I don't care for. I'm still not sure about this song, though.
Posted 16 years ago by csnyder    [ Reply ]
amandamustdance wrote:
I'm hearing the tune to "girlfriend" by gym class heroes... whatsupwiththat?
Too young!
Posted 16 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
j-mccull wrote:
The half of you that don't like this are on the crack pipe! Bill plays a nice eclectic mix that gets put through a rigorous testing ground before being deemed worthy on RP(ever tried to get a song approved on LRC?..easier to get Ted Kennedy elected for President!) You gotta be flexible with RP. Otherwise, just program your own iTunes playlist and stay in yer box!
Wait. I can love RP (which I do) and still not like this song (which I don't).
Posted 17 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by tinybubbles    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing the tune to "girlfriend" by gym class heroes... whatsupwiththat?
Posted 17 years ago by amandamustdance    [ Reply ]
j-mccull wrote:
The half of you that don't like this are on the crack pipe! Bill plays a nice eclectic mix that gets put through a rigorous testing ground before being deemed worthy on RP
Music is all about personal taste - there's no right or wrong answers, except for an individual. Fourplay really doesn't grab me - most of their stuff is way too much like "smooth jazz" for my taste (for example, Reptilia on their MySpace page). On the other hand, it's a brilliant cover compared to the cover by Gym Class Heroes' (called "Cupid's Chokehold") - which makes me want to apply a chokehold on the entire band. j-mccull wrote:
(ever tried to get a song approved on LRC?..easier to get Ted Kennedy elected for President!)
The difference - I've had truly worthy songs (IMHO) rejected, despite overwhelming LRC votes, and overall critical acclaim for said songs. Hey, it's Bill and Rebecca's station. LRC is a nice way to bring songs to their attention. They're still going to implement their vision, and that's OK. Nothing much worthy about Ted, (again, IMHO) j-mccull wrote:
You gotta be flexible with RP. Otherwise, just program your own iTunes playlist and stay in yer box!
I don't HAVE to be anything, frankly... Increasingly I do listen to my own music... as well as music streams I prefer, like WLIR and WFNX. RP is still in the mix. It's all good. There's nothing sacrosanct about this or any other radio station.
Posted 17 years ago by jfrankparnell    [ Reply ]
MsJudi wrote:
We can love Bill and the work he does without loving every single piece of music he plays. ;)
I put up with the munsters on TV for years ... i can put up with a munsters job on a good supertramp song for a few minutes
Posted 17 years ago by bfletcher    [ Reply ]
Do not want
Posted 17 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Sorry, this is awful. It reminds me of the baskers playing in the tube stations of London, most of them were bloody awful - "how much would you like to stop playing"
Posted 17 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
I like it. And I really didn't like the Supertramp version much. I gave it an 8.
Posted 17 years ago by dadsays    [ Reply ]
araujokrl wrote:
fer real; i think this is really cool
Indeed
Posted 17 years ago by Jemoke222    [ Reply ]
j-mccull wrote:
The half of you that don't like this are on the crack pipe! Bill plays a nice eclectic mix that gets put through a rigorous testing ground before being deemed worthy on RP(ever tried to get a song approved on LRC?..easier to get Ted Kennedy elected for President!) You gotta be flexible with RP. Otherwise, just program your own iTunes playlist and stay in yer box!
We can love Bill and the work he does without loving every single piece of music he plays. ;)
Posted 17 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
If Fourplay used drums instead, they could be renamed Fourskinsplay.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
...
Posted 17 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
If Saddam had had a hand in this piece of garbage, pre-emptive invasion would have been totally justified in my mind. Horrible.
Posted 17 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
Why is this reminding me of something? Take a look at my girlfriend, not much of a girlfriend.... I remember now, this is the tune to that song, Take a look at my girlfriend She's the only one I got Not much of a girlfriend I never seem to get a lot
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
this is either the straightest-faced irony I've ever heard, or misguided musical talent gone horribly wrong
Posted 17 years ago by pret-a-porter    [ Reply ]
j-mccull wrote:
The half of you that don't like this are on the crack pipe! Bill plays a nice eclectic mix that gets put through a rigorous testing ground before being deemed worthy on RP(ever tried to get a song approved on LRC?..easier to get Ted Kennedy elected for President!) You gotta be flexible with RP. Otherwise, just program your own iTunes playlist and stay in yer box!
fer real; i think this is really cool
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
I saw Supertramp in Ottawa (your larger next door neighbor city) and this is DEFINITELY far worse than Supertramp. Sounds like tormented Cats on Acid.
Tormented cats on acid...LOL! Couldn't agree more!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
The half of you that don't like this are on the crack pipe! Bill plays a nice eclectic mix that gets put through a rigorous testing ground before being deemed worthy on RP(ever tried to get a song approved on LRC?..easier to get Ted Kennedy elected for President!) You gotta be flexible with RP. Otherwise, just program your own iTunes playlist and stay in yer box!
Posted 17 years ago by j-mccull    [ Reply ]
Ah.. Fourplay! They're from Sydney. Excellent quartet who made their name in the late nineties - early naughties doing instrumental renditions of popular rock songs. I've always held a soft spot for them. Glad to see thay've made it overseas.
Posted 17 years ago by JennyAnyDots    [ Reply ]
I would like to hear the original with this backing. now that would be interesting.
Posted 17 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
yuk, reminds me of when Prarie Home companion does fast country western versions of pop songs as a joke.
Posted 17 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
where "ack" = "lovely!" smokinsean wrote:
ack!...
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
ack!...
Posted 17 years ago by Sean-E-Sean    [ Reply ]
Cdog wrote:
What the hell? <...> ...and segues into Floyd's Fat Old Sun and all is good!
themotion wrote:
that was a nice segue. . .
It was a nice segue this time too.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Whoa. A klezmer version. Sounds like something I heard at somebody's Bar Mitzvah. Cool take on this song. Trippy.
Posted 17 years ago by jblue    [ Reply ]
Bizarro! Had this on in the background and it took me a while to click, then, WTF?!?! Good for novelty value.
Posted 17 years ago by Snowman    [ Reply ]
I kinda liked this version... :) -Bright Shadow
Posted 17 years ago by brightshadow    [ Reply ]
timc wrote:
At least it's better than listening to Supertramp.
I saw Supertramp in Ottawa (your larger next door neighbor city) and this is DEFINITELY far worse than Supertramp. Sounds like tormented Cats on Acid.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
String quartets are one of my favorite chamber ensembles, but this doesn't work.
Posted 17 years ago by spicytomato    [ Reply ]
timc wrote:
At least it's better than listening to Supertramp.
My thoughts exactly. I checked the comments knowing someone would have already said it.
Posted 17 years ago by shua    [ Reply ]