If you’re younger than 40, you may never have heard of Supertramp.  They’re an English band from the 1970’s whose music was considered “progressive rock” or “art rock” with heavy emphasis on electric piano and saxophone.  They’re one of the top ten rock bands ever – in my more than humble opinion.

Through most of the ’70’s, Supertramp was what we used to call an “underground” band – hidden from the mainstream with a fan base that was small but fanatic.  However, when they released the album “Breakfast in America” in 1979,  they achieved the commercial success they so well deserved.  Some critics claimed that many of the songs were “anti-American”, but the band claimed they were just having some satirical fun with some of the aspects of our culture.  I, personally, don’t believe there was any malice intended.  We all just need to lighten up.

Obviously, this is the title track  from that album.  Have some fun with it – even satirical fun would be just fine.  Caution:  this is a “guy” song.  The lyrics “Not much of a girlfriend, I never seem to get a lot”  just don’t translate well for a female singer.  Sorry, ladies, but you’ll just have to let us have this one.

Find it on the Pop/Rock list with a banjo taking the lead vocals (yes, a banjo).