A Soapbox Opera

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Collecting sinners in an old tin cup

“A Soapbox Opera” is a song by British rock band Supertramp, featured on their 1975 album Crisis? What Crisis?. Written and sung by Roger Hodgson, the song is known for its lush orchestration, spiritual undertones, and theatrical arrangement, making it a standout track in the band’s mid-1970s work. Background Roger Hodgson wrote A Soapbox Opera during a period of introspection and growing spiritual awareness. The song reflects his concerns about hypocrisy and injustice in the world, blending personal reflection with a broader commentary on human suffering. Despite its grandiose feel… read more
“A Soapbox Opera” is a song by British rock band Supertramp, featured on their 1975 album Crisis? What Crisis?. Written and sung by Roger Hodgson, th… read more
“A Soapbox Opera” is a song by British rock band Supertramp, featured on their 1975 album Crisis? What Crisis?. Written and sung by Roger Hodgson, the song is known for its lush orchestr… read more

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Supertramp is a British group playing a mix of and that notably had a series of top-selling albums in the , producing several hit singles. The band was formed in the United Kingdom in 1969. All the group's members were musicians capable of playing multiple types of instruments, including brass and woodwinds. Co-founder, composer and lead singer, Roger Hodgson left the band in 1983 to bring up his children. In 1988, Supertramp re-formed with some former members plus several new ones, and they continue to tour. Music in their early period consisted o… read more
Supertramp is a British group playing a mix of and that notably had a series of top-selling albums in the , producing several hit singles. The band was formed i… read more
Supertramp is a British group playing a mix of and that notably had a series of top-selling albums in the , producing several hit singles. The band was formed in the United Kingdom in 1969. All the group&#x… read more

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