It reached number one in Australia and also on a few European listings, including the UK Indie Chart. And it also peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. Supertramp has had a number of members throughout the years. And the one who played on this particular track are as follows:Ī German band called Scooter covered this song in 2001. (+Clarinet) Am Em Teacher tells you stop your play and get on with your work, G Dm And be like Johnny Toogood. G Dm Don't forget your books, you know you've got to learn the golden rule. This tune was written by the two founders of Supertramp, Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson, with the lyrics being biographical in nature as far as the latter is concerned. And the entire band is credited with producing the song alongside Peter Henderson. SCHOOL - SUPERTRAMP INTRO: (Harmonica ad lib) VERSE 1: (Vintage Electric Piano +E Guitar) Am Em I can see you in the morning when you go to school. The track also took home an Ivor Novello Award in 1980, in the category of Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
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Moreover Paul McCartney himself even called this his favorite song of 1979. It has also been certified platinum Up North and was the country’s year-end number. For instance, it reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on Canada Top Singles. Supertramp is a rock group from London whose main years of togetherness was throughout the 1970s and 80s. And this track, which was released as part of their sixth album “Breakfast in America”, was their biggest hit. I can see you in the morning when you go to school Dont forget your books, you know youve got to learn.