Cannonball_(Supertramp_song)

Cannonball (Supertramp song)

Cannonball (Supertramp song)

1985 single by Supertramp

"Cannonball" is the opening track from Supertramp's 1985 album Brother Where You Bound.

Quick Facts Single by Supertramp, from the album Brother Where You Bound ...

Overview

"Cannonball" was written and sung by keyboardist Rick Davies entirely in the chord of G minor. Davies stated in an interview "I did it simply to see if it could be done".

When “Cannonball” was released, the song’s lyrics (like “I’m washing my hands on you / How could you be so untrue”) were, contrary to belief, not about Roger Hodgson, but instead (according to a French radio interview) a “less than perfect” concert promoter Rick Davies wouldn’t name.[3]

The track became Supertramp's last US Top 40 single to date, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard singles charts in July 1985. It also crossed over to the dance charts, peaking at number nine. On the B-side of the 12-inch release is a 10-minute instrumental version. [4][5]

Near the LP version's fade-out, the brass play a citation of the Jazz tune Topsy.

The promo video was directed by Steve Barron and depicted a caveman who goes after his wayward cavewoman, who left his home to travel to modern day Grand Junction, Colorado, to see the band rehearsing the song on stage. When he sees her, he bellows...and wakes up to see the cavewoman there in the cave, realizing he had dreamed it all.

Personnel

Chart performance

More information Chart (1985), Peak position ...

References

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    Adams, Bret. Brother Where You Bound at AllMusic. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
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    "Song of the day". Billboard.
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    "Supertramp – Cannonball (1985, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1985.
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    "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.
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    Australian Chart Book (1970–1992) – David Kent pp. 301
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    "RPM Top 100 Singles - July 13, 1985" (PDF).
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    "De Nederlandse Top 40, week 26, 1985". Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2008.
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    "Chartverfolgung / Supertramp / Single". Music Line (in German). Germany: Media Control Charts. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
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    "hitparade.ch". Retrieved 19 November 2008.
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    "billboard.com Supertramp chart history". Retrieved 19 November 2008.
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