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The event, organized by Princes William and Harry, will mark what would have been the 46th birthday of Diana, Princess of Wales. The concert will also be broadcast live to millions of viewers in over 140 countries around the world.
Prince William said:
"We wanted to have this big concert...full of energy, full of the sort of fun and happiness which I know she would have wanted. And on her birthday as well, it's got to be the best birthday present she ever had."
Supertramp was said to have been one of Diana's favorite bands. In fact, their 1979 album "Breakfast in America" was in her record collection and was one of items butler Paul Burrell was accused, and later cleared, of stealing five years ago.
The first 22,500 tickets for the concert sold out in minutes when they went on sale in December, and a further 10,000 tickets were released in April.
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Concert for Diana
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9 May 2007
MORE ARTISTS ADDED TO PERFORM AT THE
CONCERT FOR DIANA
NELLY FURTADO, P. DIDDY,
ROGER HODGSON,
TOM JONES AND WILL YOUNG
Five new artists have been added to perform at the Concert For Diana at Wembley Stadium on July 1 2007 joining the list of internationally acclaimed stars already confirmed to appear.
They are: Nelly Furtado, P. Diddy, Tom Jones, Will Young and the legendary voice of Supertramp Roger Hodgson.
They will join previously announced performers Elton John, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry, Joss Stone, Pharrell Williams, Lily Allen, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, The Feeling, James Morrison, Orson, Status Quo and Take That. The acts starring at the concert reflect both Diana’s and Prince William and Prince Harry’s favourites.
In recognition of Diana’s love of ballet and musicals, the concert will also include a performance by the English National Ballet and a musicals medley specially devised by Andrew Lloyd Weber and featuring a number of surprise cameo appearances.
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"Take The Long Way Home" DVD went to #1 in Canada, achieving Double Platinum status in only 7 weeks and is now the #1 selling DVD in Canada!
 "...The DVD is outstanding. Aside from the disc's apparent production superiority, the intimacy of your performance and the depth of your compositions demonstrate a wisdom far beyond your years at the time you wrote such beautiful music...."
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Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast in America
The Rap group 'Gym class Heroes' has implemented the lyrics of 'Breakfast
in America' in their song: 'Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast in America'.
Roger wrote this song when he was just 17, before he
joined Supertramp. "Breakfast in America" was the title track of
Supertramp's biggest album that topped the charts worldwide for a year in
1979 and sold over 18 million copies.
Excerpt from Press Release on April 23, 2007 from Atlantic Records:
"...The track -- which was originally written by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies of Supertramp...stands tall at #1 on the CHR/Top 40 national airplay chart for an astonishing fourth consecutive week.
"...With a total audience at 85 million, the track is also #1 in audience at the CHR/Top 40 format. What's more, 'Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America' remains firmly ensconced in the top 10 of Billboard's 'Hot 100' for the tenth consecutive week, and has proven to be a cross-over hit, jumping into the top 25 of both the CHR/Rhythmic and Hot AC charts.
"...'Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America'...has also blown up online, reaching #1 on Billboard's 'Hot Digital Tracks,' as well as #2 on the 'Hot Digital Songs' chart. In addition, the song has proven a massive ringtone smash, recently reaching the top 5 on the weekly Ringscan ranking.
"...The lyrics and catchy melody of 'Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America' were originally written and composed by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies of famed rock group Supertramp. 'Breakfast in America' was the title track of Supertramp's biggest album, which topped the charts for a year in 1979 and sold over 18 million copies. Hodgson has been recognized as one of the most gifted composers, songwriters, and lyricists of our time. His timeless hit songs continue to find their way into the hearts of more than three generations around the world and are currently reaching a new audience with the Gym Class Heroes' remake of the classic song. For more information about Roger Hodgson, go to www.rogerhodgson.com.
 In March Roger was honored for his song Give A Little Bit at the 23rd Annual ASCAP awards in Los Angeles. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers gave the award in acknowledgment of the song being one of the 50 most played songs of 2005. Roger has long been recognized as one of the most gifted composers, song writers and lyricists of his day, his trademark way of setting introspective lyrics to upbeat melodies striking a chord in cultures around the world. Just last year, Roger received over 80 requests for Give A Little Bit for use in TV, movies and to support many charities and fund raising efforts. For Roger as a songwriter, receiving this award for a song he wrote over 35 years ago was very touching, proving that his music is still so well loved and his songs and his message are timeless.
 Roger's official MySpace page is now live! Click here to visit!
 The 20th Anniversary digitally remastered edition of "Hai Hai" has been re-released by Universal. Read the press release for this very special cd here.
The Roger Hodgson store offers worldwide sales on Roger's new DVD, select CD's and more.
Just visit RogerHodgsonStore.com.
 Roger's first two solo albums: Hai Hai and In the Eye of the Storm.
To download go to Apple ITunes. These albums are currently available for download in Canada and the U.S.A.; Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland; Australia and Japan. Watch for announcements about digital release in other countries!
 In the May issue of MOJO magazine, readers voted Roger’s song Take the Long Way Home #5 on the MOJO Playlist, their pole of the best songs on the box, at the movies, on album, on-line or anywhere. It’s quite amazing that Take the Long Way Home is still one of the most played songs 27 years after its release!
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Roger and Supertramp just received a gold album for the most recent Supertramp anthology, Retrospectacle for selling over half a million copies so far in the UK. The Retrospectacle spans the 37 years of Supertramp’s existence, including the first 14 when Roger was in the band and the 23 years since he left. Out of the 32 songs in the collection, Roger was part of recording 27 of them, and worked with the band in some form on 4 of the remaining 5 tracks before leaving Supertramp. With only one song on the anthology being without Roger’s involvement, it is clear how much the spirit and magic of Supertramp is part of Roger’s musical legacy.
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