Only Because of You - Roger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) Writer and Composer video free download


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This glorious song, Only Because of You, is from Roger Hodgson’s 1984 album, In the Eye of the Storm. Roger's hauntingly exquisite lyrics and melody of this beauty touch the soul deeply and often brings audience members to tears. Seeing Roger perform with an orchestra is mesmerizing. This performance is from a July 2013 concert in Germany with the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra at Jazzopen Schlossplatz.

Roger, formerly of Supertramp, is the co-founder of the band and the singer/songwriter of the greatest hits to include Dreamer, Give a Little Bit, Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home, Fool's Overture, It's Raining Again, School, and so very many more.

See Roger on his Breakfast in America World Tour. He is is currently performing solo, with band, and with orchestra. He is selling out shows all over the globe in addition to receiving fantastic reviews from media and fans alike.

For additional tour details, visit the Tour page on Roger's site at http://www.RogerHodgson.com or the Events tab on his Facebook page at https://www.Facebook.com/RogerHodgson. Be sure to "like" Roger's page while you are there. "Share" this video with your friends!

This beautiful song was originally released on Roger’s first solo album, In the Eye of the Storm. Signed copies of Roger's albums plus other merchandise are available through his store at http://www.RogerHodgsonStore.com or can be downloaded from iTunes - http://apple.co/1KeUFyl

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See what the press is saying -

"To the adoring fans who rise to their feet as Hodgson and his four-piece backing band take the stage ... it might as well be 1979 all over again." Rolling Stone

"He is a consummate musician that takes his craft seriously. Every aspect of his performance was flawless." Classic Rock Revisited

"Hodgson connected deeply with the fans in a way few stars of his stature do."- San Diego Reader

This is the real deal: a legendary music man, in brilliant form and shimmering presence, supported by a tight, terrific band. When you can catch a show, go. An evening with Roger Hodgson will raise your standards of concert-going." Huffington Post

Sample Set List from an Orchestra Show -

Take the Long Way Home

School

Lovers in the Wind

Hide in Your Shell

Easy Does It

Sister Moonshine

Breakfast in America

Along Came Mary

A Soapbox Opera

The Logical Song

Lord is it Mine

If Everyone Was Listening

Even in the Quietest Moments

Only Because of You

Babaji

Dreamer

Fool's Overture

*****

Two of Us

Give a Little Bit

It's Raining Again

Comments

8 years ago

виктор мазилов

Perfect version of his old song!

8 years ago

3335pooh

roger, i love your music. one of my all-time favorites.

9 years ago

dougat

Once again, beyond perfection from the greatest artist of music, this is a world epic song. Always in my top 10 of all time and all music, this song is just too incredible to explain it's affect. Roger if you have any more songs in this vein of musical stature please let us have the pleasure of absorbing them! Because they're only the best of you!

9 years ago

MrUnstoppable1964

One of his most beautiful songs...great...and live still much better !!

9 years ago

Elton Silveira

E eu perdi o show dele em Porto Alegre... Play again, Roger! Clássico maravilhoso!

9 years ago

Valmont Ouellet

tres tres bon

9 years ago

Virginia Caitano

Maravilloso!!!!

9 years ago

jembozzo

thank you very muchgenius

9 years ago

carvcom1

What a fantastic song and great symphonic performance for this Hodgson original.I can hear bits and pieces of "Fool's Overture" in this musical score, almost like a sequel.Great job Roger!

9 years ago

Soa K

Magnifique chanson! Et chantée avec un orchestre de qualité comme celui-ci, c'est un grand moment d'émotion...j'aurais aimé être là!!Cette chanson fera t-elle partie de la set list de la tournée 2015? Ce serait formidable! Bon, je vais patienter jusqu'au 30 juin...

9 years ago

Cándido Pérez

+Roger Hodgson "Only Because of You" - Una joya de su repertorio.

9 years ago

Cándido Pérez

This song is awesome !! Great delicacy in his notes and letter. Roger has created a timeless composition with this beautiful song. A jewel to enjoy this song with Band, Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. I was fortunate enough to witness it in Orillia (Canada), twice in their last two shows of the Tour 2014. I hope to witness this year !!

9 years ago

miilou9

This was my absolute highlight in Stuttgart. I still have goosebumps, so strong this masterpice and its inner message are. What a progress in the song, from the dramatical introduction to the Ultimate Hope of the end. The secret of the life! Amazing video, and when you imagine there were still more subtle mix between Roger's incredible voice, the band and one of the finest symphony orchestra of this world. Fantastic orchestra and its excellent conductor, the orchestra of the pure european tradition with the most brilliant string instruments I have ever heard with Roger. The symphony orchestra which caressed our ears in subtlety, with the respect toward the artist and like the echoes of his velvety (and so powerful) voice. The voice which transforms our lives! 

9 years ago

1justinbowen

u just listened to one of the VERY FEW light bringers to this world.

9 years ago

Alice J Becker

Oh, a beautiful gem!! It draws a gasp to hear and feel the powerful emotion of this incredibly moving song live.

9 years ago

Nick Everett

This one always stuns me speechless to hear Roger perform in concert, captivating and awing beyond words, the feelings more profound with each experience. Can't wait to see him in Montreal this fall.

9 years ago

nuskysa

What can I say.... Love this song. A masterpiece. And with an orchestra a real blast. Always brings me goosebumps and a big emotion. Thanks for sharing this gem, I really need to listen to it tonight.

9 years ago

Mike Morton

What a beautiful song! We haven't been lucky enough to have Roger appear in the NY/NJ/PA area with an orchestra but I have been fortunate enough to hear him play this gem with his great band a number of times. Maybe 2015 will be the year that the orchestra show comes to the East Coast???

9 years ago

pariscafe1

Stunning. There is not much more to be said. I have been blessed to see Roger perform his beauty with an orchestra and was moved to tears. So much emotion and deep, deep feelings. What a master poet. What a voice.

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