"Breakfast in America" is the title track of Supertramp's 1979 album, and it was written by the band's co-founder and keyboardist, Roger Hodgson. The song was produced by Peter Henderson and recorded at The Village Recorder in Los Angeles, California.

Hodgson wrote the song while he was in the shower one morning, and he later brought it to the band to work on. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus helped to make it one of Supertramp's most popular and recognizable songs.

The recording of "Breakfast in America" features Hodgson on vocals, keyboards, and guitar, along with Rick Davies on vocals, keyboards, and harmonica, John Helliwell on saxophone and clarinet, Dougie Thomson on bass guitar, and Bob Siebenberg on drums and percussion. The song also features a children's choir, which sings the song's chorus.

The song's production is characterized by its use of layered keyboards and harmonies, along with its catchy melody and memorable lyrics. The song's theme is a satirical take on the American dream, with lyrics about a man who comes to America to fulfill his dreams, only to find that they are all illusory.

"Breakfast in America" was a huge commercial success for Supertramp, reaching number one on the charts in several countries, including the United States and Canada. The song and the album it came from helped to cement Supertramp's status as one of the biggest and most influential bands of the 1970s and 1980s.