On this day September 1 1980, Supertramp released their live double album Paris. Recorded during their 1979 tour stop at the Pavilion de Paris, the album captured the band’s tight musicianship and dynamic stage presence at a time when they were riding high from the success of Breakfast in America.
The tracklist covered many of their biggest hits including School, Dreamer, The Logical Song, Bloody Well Right, and Crime of the Century. Fans praised the production and how it brought the live experience home without sacrificing clarity or emotion. Paris offered a powerful document of Supertramp's transition from progressive roots to pop rock success.
80s insight: Live albums like Paris became popular during the 1980s as fans sought high quality concert experiences they could enjoy without leaving the house.
The tracklist covered many of their biggest hits including School, Dreamer, The Logical Song, Bloody Well Right, and Crime of the Century. Fans praised the production and how it brought the live experience home without sacrificing clarity or emotion. Paris offered a powerful document of Supertramp's transition from progressive roots to pop rock success.
80s insight: Live albums like Paris became popular during the 1980s as fans sought high quality concert experiences they could enjoy without leaving the house.
