Todd Rundgren should be in the Rock Hall of Fame for his producing skills alone.

@lilly5157

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. That guitar solo where he turned the guitar into a motorcycle was brilliant.

@doonbiz

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic delivery/performance. Hyper talented man. Not afraid to tell a story!

@doonbiz

4 жыл бұрын

Meet Todd in '85 at Letterman's show. He was friendly, warm, cordial, and really fun ... really sharp.

@MrLion64

4 жыл бұрын

He's a freaking genius who should have been in years ago but libtarded took it over like everything else

@gailflora1835

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him 10 times back in the day in the Cleveland area. He really is a Wizard, a True Star.

One of the most beautiful songs of the 70s.

@BlueEyes-gp8lg

4 жыл бұрын

Actually written by Todd and recorded by his band The Nazz in 1968. He re-recorded it in 1972 and the newer version was the hit. The original is slow but has excellent harmony vocals...worth checking out.

@laustcawz2089

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlueEyes-gp8lg The original also has additional lyrics.

@EnzoFerenczyo

2 жыл бұрын

Used to try this one on Karaoke surprises many.

@HisWordisLife4U

2 жыл бұрын

He wrote it about a girl he was in love with and her dad made her break up with him because he had long hair.

@jjanderson8235

2 жыл бұрын

@@HisWordisLife4U LOL 😂 ... big mistake!

No auto tune here. You can actually hear his voice inflections.

@ipwee

10 ай бұрын

At first, I thought it was lip-synched. Oh, nay nay. He nailed it live. Perfect.

this is IMO the very greatest love song anyone has ever made. I don't tend to superlatives, but this hits me the hardest. as an older person

@aliceandrade4364

3 ай бұрын

There's something about this song. It's stuck with me since it came out a zillion years ago. Such a simple song, and yet it connects. Shows the soul of someone who thinks deeply about love. Or maybe it was just the 60s/70s mentality.

Todd is absolutely brilliant. I listened to 'A Wizard, A True Star' the other day for the first time - it was transcendental!

Never understood how Todd’s music connected with me the way no other artist did. Still a mystery.

@jimschrader9507

Жыл бұрын

I would venture to say it is because you are an idealist...likely among the Myers-Briggs "NF" temperament. TR, btw, is commonly held to be an INFJ-the Individualist/Counselor type-and most rare personality type.

@pjuliano9000

6 ай бұрын

@@jimschrader9507INTP … but I was in love with music since I can remember

@barbaraarnzen5181

Ай бұрын

Maybe because he's just plain fabulous and deep? 🎶👍

It's such a perfectly beautiful song. It brings back so many wonderful memories.

👍 Love his voice unfiltered. I've noticed in recent years, Todd's voice has changed and he's naturally taken on a beautiful deep raspy tone to his voice which i also love. I think I was only about 10 or 11 when his music came out so not really old enough to appreciate how talented he was. I remember all of his songs well and have been back pedaling this past year learning his history and abilities. His newer music is still really good.

I always liked Rundgren, especially his song “Can We Still Be Friends”, so good.

@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore

4 жыл бұрын

For me it was “It Wouldn’t Really Make Any Difference”.

@onsesejoo2605

4 жыл бұрын

Also "Love Is The Answer" allthough it is the band Utopia. It was a big hit for England Dan & John Ford Coley.

@feedwinnie

4 жыл бұрын

I always loved "Couldn't I Just Tell You." 🙂

@whalewoman813

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Can We Still Be Friends is my favorite

@mwhitehead1461

3 жыл бұрын

I like all those songs too. But Can We Still Be Friends, has all the interesting changes and is my favorite.

I bought Something Anything when it was released on a double LP. A brilliantly crafted piece of work by an equally brilliant artist. If you grew up listening to Todd you probably wouldn’t be distracted by his stage presence in this video. If the RRHF doesn’t wise up and finally award him the recognition he DESERVES, then I really have lost all respect for what the industry has devolved in to. Kudos to you Fil for posting this.

@xs10tl1

4 жыл бұрын

TR: "If nominated I will not run, and if elected I will not serve." Case closed.

@erinparker6410

2 жыл бұрын

Distracted?? Not at all.

1972's Hello It's Me was a live studio performance with no overdubs. The players were Todd on lead vocal and piano. Stu Woods, bass. John Siomos, drums. Moogy Klingman, organ. Robbie Kogale, guitar. Michael Brecker, sax. Randy Brecker, trumpet. Barry Rogers, trombone. Background vocals by Richard Corey, Cecilia Norfleet, Vickie Sue Robinson, Hope Ruff and Dennis Cooley.

At first, I thought he was wearing wings of Pegasus

I was 12 when this song was released. I became a fan then, still a fan now. I finally saw Todd live for the first time earlier this year, to say he is an amazing performer is an understatement.

Todd is the best musician in my experience. He is a genius in all sense of the word

I’ve always liked that song. An art teacher in university told me how much she thought Todd was a genius and I now understand what she meant. Thanks for this.

@jessieessex

4 жыл бұрын

MorbidManMusic I suppose if you didn’t see it while watching this video then I certainly will not be able to convince you. I’m sorry I can’t help you answer your question.

@jessieessex

4 жыл бұрын

dmt Who? My art history teacher? She was a passionate lady and well educated in the arts.

@mns8732

4 жыл бұрын

Any producer talented enough to make GFR sound terrific is a genius in my book.

Absolute genius. That's Todd Rundgren.

I was 5 in 73...this song reminds me of Northeast Philadelphia, as a child...as well as alot of 70s pop, Mc Cartney, Elton especially.

Todd was a brilliant songwriter and performer. He went out of his way in this performance to show it wasn't lip synced. Such a brilliant artist. A profoundly innovative musical force and a brilliant producer. Todd had an outsize influence on pop music and the direction it took. And he's still giving it to this day. They need another hall of fame when you consider that neither Todd Rundgren nor Johnny Rivers (for crying out loud) are in the current one. (Please excuse the shout out to Johnny but it burns my ass every time I think about him not being in the Hall of Fame. How ridiculous. But back to Todd. The word :"genius" gets overused but it certainly applies to Todd. ...from an enduring fan.

Todd is an incredible performer and a musical genius

@Bill_Woo

4 жыл бұрын

But it should be noted, the biggest prick in the music business. A real shame.

@tammy5926

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bill_Woo What? That's a bit rough my friend.

@Bill_Woo

4 жыл бұрын

@@tammy5926 But it's well known. And it's mutual. He hates his peers, and they in turn hate him back. It's so senseless.

@tammy5926

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bill_Woo Sad. I don't like hate in any sense. 🥺

@xmillion1704

Жыл бұрын

@@Bill_Woo "He hates his peers, and they in turn hate him back." That's an overly broad statement which I doubt you have sufficient evidence to warrant your assertion. While there may be some instances of what you suggest, there are many examples of mutual admiration as well, Daryl Hall notably comes to mind as well as Cheap Trick (Esp. Rick Nielson), and a large majority of musicians he's produced. A variety of prominent artists have collaborated with Todd on his two most recent releases, including Steve Vai and River Cuomo etc.

This was during glam/glitter rock. Stage theatrics were part of the live show for many bands and artists. Peter Gabriel,Alice Cooper,Bowie all garnered press with weird stage make-up and get ups. I always admired Rundgren's ability to have so many identities. Not to many artists have as many skill sets as Todd. Engineer,producer, musician/ mult-instrumentalist. Solo pop/rock artist and front his own prog rock band with Utopia. Oh I almost forgot he's an outstanding guitarist.

@scottmcgregor562

4 жыл бұрын

@@ginnywhat5777 of course I forgot about his most important and obvious talent.

@lilly5157

4 жыл бұрын

Had a big hand in the success of BOOH.

@ITechcompulock

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone had to play catchup to Elton John.

@vampyros1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you did... and it’s composer.

@leonarddaneman810

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah . . . Bowie, Mott the Hoople . . . got drunk and put on makeup at a 1973 college party ONCE! One time, okay? Back in Philly . . . Todd was a Philly boy.

The 70's was a great decade for music.

@robertbates6057

22 күн бұрын

It truly was!

The Midnight Special was a great show. Talented people doing their thing. Rudgren produced Meatloaf too. A very generous genius Rudgren was. Thanks, Phil. You're great and a genius too.

@bradsmack1

4 жыл бұрын

A lost classic is the 1987 Todd production, "YoYo" by Bourgeois Tagg, with Brent Bourgeois and Larry Tagg. Try "I Don't Mind at All," with this performance from an '87 appearance on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.": kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5-Lyth7nN3VptI.html

@pedsrn5121

4 жыл бұрын

beth leinicke I love Todd, so underrated. Saw him a few years ago in Kent Ohio- awesome show!

@ziblot1235

3 жыл бұрын

I would have liked it better if it hadnt been so "slick". And that stupid Wolfman was the announcer. I dont know what your age is, but they were considered kind of a joke back then. It surprises me that Todd appeared on it.

@honeymonkey6105

2 жыл бұрын

@ziblot123 really? I was born in 1961 and everyone I knew LOVED The Midnight Special. How old are you?

@catherinesloat4850

Жыл бұрын

Todd IS a genius!!!

He’s currently touring.....still sounds amazing. Over the last few years, I’ve seen him with Ringo, with Utopia, as a soloist and as a duo. Go see him if you can. Super smart and funny too.

Thank you Fil! Being from New York I had the pleasure of seeing TR many times. One night after a show in Utica NY Todd pulled up a chair at our table and sat down with us for about 30 minutes. He said that he recognized us from being in the front row of so many shows. Todd was so popular in the north east U.S. that you couldn't go anywhere without seeing "Todd is Godd" scratched on the pub walls. How he's not in the R&R hof is a real head scratcher. He is a true master and pioneer who to this day has not taken his foot off of the gas pedal.

"Can We Still Be Friends." Classic.

@juliac8689

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite!

I am upset that no one makes up their eyes with peacock feathers anymore. Can we go back for a while, maybe? 😢❤️ Thank You, Dear Fil!

@Engelbird

4 жыл бұрын

owl.

@futuredirected

4 жыл бұрын

RDE Lutherie I hadn’t thought of that, which is another reason to go back to the seventies and try this again. XD

@futuredirected

4 жыл бұрын

e m What kind of owl?

@beachgirl4583

4 жыл бұрын

I thought they were pheasant feathers. Maybe they’re a mix of feathers.

@sparkle4237

3 жыл бұрын

It was different that’s for sure

My biggest all-time musical hero! At 17, when I snuck into his "Back to the Bars" tour show, knowing only "Hello It's Me", I was so blown away, I bought tickets from a scalper and went right back in to catch the late show. I saw Todd twice in one night, my very first time. On the double album Something/Anything, the first three sides feature Todd performing everything. The fourth side, which includes "Hello It's Me, was recorded "live" in studio, so studio musicians are featured on every track on every instrument, except whatever Todd played on the particular track. The seminal New York city punkers whose debut album he produced was the "New York DOLLS" of course.

@T-on-the-Tube

2 жыл бұрын

I am totally jealous that you saw the Back To The Bars Tour!

@lillianm.dougherty7647

Жыл бұрын

“Scalper” I love it. The teenagers and young adults today will never know the amazing lives we were blessed to live through and experience. The best days of my life were my teenage years and singing in my room for hours n hours to tons of songs. Music that I loved. My sisters were heavy metal fans which was ok at times but not too too HEAVY. I love all music but the deeper the love the more selective I get. My bf once asked me how is it that every darn song that comes on the radio or that i download you seem to know all the lyrics to every one of them? I just smiled and said I grew up in the 70’s Tom and every time a new favorite single was released there I ran out the door and down to the record store on the Avenue purchasing it and then hurried my behind back home to get up to my room where I would play it over n over n over again until I memorized every word. I found out early in my youth that singing was my happy place and it was when I was the most happiest. Even today singing is still my happy happiest place. I love singing Todd’s songs too. He really is an amazing artist. Melts my heart listing to him.

@xmillion1704

Жыл бұрын

@@lillianm.dougherty7647 Very cool, thanks for sharing. I recently awoke from a dream where I was singing "I Think You Know" (from "Todd") to a long lost love. Revisiting that album, following on from AWATS, has really boosted it in my estimation of importance within his discography.

This performance and look were very touching to me at the time.

@dwaynesbadchemicals

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He came off as very vulnerable during this performance. Made the song mean so much more.

A multi-talented guy who gave the world a lot of music to listen to!

@public.public

3 жыл бұрын

gives.... he's still alive.

@lisaa8795

2 жыл бұрын

We are so lucky to have heard him all these years. This song is 50 years old, and I still love it as much as I did when I first heard it. I remember seeing this on tv too, come to think of it.

I love Todd Rodgren. He was the soul of my generation, everyone I new had his music. He made you smile or cry 😢. He was beautiful and his voice so relaxed he talked to you. He was a big part to the hippies, which I was. A genuine nice person.

Todd produced n played guitar on Meatloaf’s Bat out of Hell album! 👍🏽

@REBsessions

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to him for the motorcycle noises! 😁

@ranatlas

4 жыл бұрын

Utopia played on the album too, perhaps overshadowed by the E Street Band. And I can pick out Todd's backing vocals on a few of the songs. What a talent.

@mikegoldstone6832

4 жыл бұрын

@@REBsessions Todd was sleeping rough and penniless when he had the chance to play session guitar on the Meat Loaf album. They were running out of recording time when the producer decided they needed a Harley Davidson to add a dimension. They couldn't find a Harley d in time so - in one take - Todd payed the riff. Meat Loaf was gracious enough to cut Todd into the royalties on the album.....so he finally got his financial reward for a career of innovation.

@mab8485

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikegoldstone6832 Todd Rundgren was the producer?

@deaconblues9352

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikegoldstone6832 Todd was the producer on the Meat Loaf album when RCA and Meat Loaf had a disagreement and RCA pulled out. Todd then finished the production on his dime. He eventually sold his rights to the royalties to buy his house in Kauai.

Todd’s been nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame. It’s about time! Let’s hope the committee has the good sense to induct him. Fil, you mentioned Laura Nyro. If you haven’t done so already, an analysis of her would be welcomed. Her album Eli and the Thirteenth Confession inspired many singer/songwriters.

@BritIronRebel

4 жыл бұрын

It's an insult that it took so long!

@Bill_Woo

4 жыл бұрын

Rock Hall membership is based on a vote from members of the music industry. Todd despises everyone in his profession (including his own paying fans, believe it or not!!), so he'll have to bribe an enormous amount of money to enter that group. He's even slammed the Rock Hall specifically, stating that he could care less about them, and would refuse to accept membership! Yeah, good luck with that :)

@williamludlow3788

4 жыл бұрын

I think todd will get in the re hall of fame.

@beachgirl4583

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Woo, The Sex Pistols snubbed the “award/induction,” and I don’t think they’re the only ones who did. Maynard Keenan claims to despise his fans for revering him. Idk if Tool’s been nominated. Non rock groups/singers have been inducted- (Tupac, ffs?, and NWA?). I’m pretty sure Joan Baez was a folk singer. I don’t measure an artist’s work by that institution.

@vocalion9519

4 жыл бұрын

I have always thought that there needs to be a special category for people like Todd Rundgren and Nile Rodgers who have had such a tremendous influence and impact in both the performer and non-performer categories.

I saw an interview where Todd says he uses as many maj7 chords as possible...proof here!....as well as producing some of the most influential albums around!

@laustcawz2089

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of maj. 7th chords myself. I've written/composed a song made up entirely of maj. 7th chords.

Todd is definitely a wonderful anomaly, and has a secure place in my personal Rock and Roll HOF! His music is part of my daily life! There is only one Todd Rundgren, and he has accomplished so much, and shows no signs of stopping! The people who are his true fans understand every bit of the enormity of his talents, not to mention that he’ s an all-around good guy! Long may he rock.

Todd Rundgren is the single live best performer I've ever seen. Although it was 1975, I still remember him walking along the front of the stage singing and shaking hands with everyone--in fact, I can still remember the feel of his hand. He and the stripped-down Utopia must have played for 2 1/2 hours.

Another interesting song by Todd is Bang on the Drum All Day. He played all the instruments in the recording studio.

@rebeccamunn8673

4 жыл бұрын

Great song!

@michellepittsley4256

4 жыл бұрын

Haha that song is my phone alarm I use to wake up to in the morning, lol. I USED to like the song...

@marioct130

Жыл бұрын

I love that song! Now I'm going to search for it…

@Terri_MacKay

Жыл бұрын

Love that song!!

Todd could have stood on his musical talent alone, but his artistic creativity came forth visually also in this video. It takes courage, and I for one, am glad he had it! Long live freedom of artistic creativity!

This is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard

I saw Todd last year and have caught quite a few shows in the last 30 years!! Still Fantastic today! He is a must see .

Something Anything is Masterpiece

A couple of things. The bassist Tony Sales and the drummer Hunt Sales are the sons of comedian Soupy Sales. Frank Sinatra recorded many of his albums with a live audience in the studio being quiet while they were recording. And... Todd is Godd!!!

@lisamh9037

Жыл бұрын

Amen! Didn't know the Soupy Sales info thanks!

@jacksnapp

8 ай бұрын

Props for the Hunt & Tony mention. For a walk on the very heavy side, check out their work with Bowie (Tin Machine).

What a great synopsis of Todd's remarkable career ... that's no easy task! He's been a favorite since my teenage years. He's a musical shape-shifter with a truly expansive catalog. Like someone else said, the term genius is often used too liberally but in the case of Todd, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Thanks for another truly enjoyable analysis. Hats off to you sir!

A Genius Singer, Song Writer and Producer. He seemed to never get the Respect her deserved!

My young niece is a super fan of Todd and has pictures of herself with him. Todd is a fascinating artist with a cult following. Saw him with Utopia. My high school girlfriend and I had a breakup song, Can We Still Be Friends. Straight Up is a great Badfinger album. I’ll have to look up that Beatle bugs band you mentioned (I saw Todd with Ringo’s All Star Band). Joe Walsh came out onstage playing a huge bass drum on I Don’t Want to Work, I Just Wanna Bang on the Drum All Day. He’s not odd, he’s Todd.

@heft1983

4 жыл бұрын

That's just great. I think the music from before the 1990's are the best eras. Todd is brilliant, both as an artist, as well as an expressionist. I've been listening to him ever since this song was first released. It makes me very happy to see young people appreciate the music of their parents and grandparents. There's so much incredible material out there for them to discover.

@ahibuddy1999

4 жыл бұрын

@ Digital Brand - Would that have been the 2015 tour ? I saw the tour in the fall 2015, just couldn’t remember if Joe Walsh was included in that.

My goodness you doing this. Nearly broke my heart hearing this again. Leaving my girlfriend to go to university. Wow, nostalgia city!

Excellent song that stands the test of time.

“It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference,” is also a great one. I love his music. I spent a lot of years in Philadelphia and he definitely was a hero there.

Todd is beautiful in this video. His image adds even more to the song.

I can remember hitch-hiking to his concerts in Western New York when I was in college. I think I saw 4 concerts and they were just so full of energy and so much fun that it kept me and the rest of my friends coming back for more.

Fil, it's about time. Todd's genius has been a part of my listening library since before this song appeared in '73. I've seen him play 5 times, most often in Utopia. This may very well be one of my least favorite TR songs. Some of my Todd moments...I've seen Todd dance on a grand piano while playing sax with a guitar slung across his back, I saw him dive from the top of a chrome pyramid while playing the Singring guitar solo, we threw dozens of joints on the stage which were gathered up by the roadies and the lads would take turns going off stage and come back smokin'. I can finally fill in some knowledge for you. Side 4 of Something/Anything is almost all performed by various artists as a band including Rick Derringer, Moogy Klingman, the Sales brothers, the Brecker brothers and Gene Dinwiddie. Also, listen real close to that 'Bat Out of Hell' album, you'll soon realize that Meatloaf's backing musicians are none other than Utopia.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@moon0halo

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you, Bear, that this song is one of my least favorites.

@annewithane406

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen Utopia many times. Fave band! Todd is god!

First saw Todd & Utopia May 11, 1974 at Winterland in San Francisco, a few months before the first Utopia album was released...Todd opened the show solo, performing tunes from Wizard a True Star and Something/Anything by playing various instruments (piano/keyboards, guitar, drums) with the other recorded instruments, for the first 45 minutes...He took a 20 minute break (intermission), came back with the Utopia band, and performed all of the music from his 1st Utopia album that would be release later that year...Blew everyone away!! - Then in May of '78, there were some of Todd's best "Back to the Bars" tour at The Roxy in West Hollywood for 7 nights in a row (2 shows/night); saw 4 of those performances. Over the years I have seen Todd solo and with Utopia at least 40+ shows. Always new and innovative, and just down right Great Music!! Many recording artist owe much to Todd as a record producer (...just ask Daryl Hall and Meatloaf). Shameful he was not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sooner than 2021. If you're looking for something completely different from Todd, please check out his 1st Utopia album of the same name, Prog Rock before anyone called it "prog". Then check out his "Born to Synthesize" from Todd's album: Initiation. You will not be disappointed. Peace and Love, Enjoy!!

He's an angel from heaven. A great man and icon.

Love this song!!! One of my favorite of all time!!!

LOVE this Fil. Thank you! Saw Todd in Dallas Texas in 1977. Good times. (Very anti-disco crowd too.)

I saw him on Don Kershners rock concert, probably the same time of this video. He came out, and sat at a grand piano with a reel to reel, sitting on the piano, and put his arm around it and said, this is my friend. All the back up music was on it. It was just him on stage, and a good show. Thanks Fil. Rock!

Love love love love this version!!!! I wish more people sang for real like this!!! ❤❤❤❤

I saw him a cupola years ago in Virginia. He is one of my heroes. Have been following for almost 50 years. Amazing vocalist, guitarist, song writer, and human being. I will always love you Todd.

I always luved this song..Just beautiful..Never got tired of it..

I'm pleasantly surprised you analyzed Todd. I've been a todd head since the beginning and had the pleasure of seeing him many times live. It's hard to describe his influence on music and the technology of music. My personal favorite album is Hermit of Mink Hollow although there's so much music on every album that is extraordinary. It wasn't a few days ago i was listening and watching a video for God Said, just a revelation even now. Thanks for giving such a great history lesson and Todd the acknowledgment he deserves as a true musical genius.

He bears all of the earmarks of genius one could expect. A wizard and a true star 💫

I just love this song. I was an infant when it came out, but the story resonated with me even as a very young child “catching it” on the radio, later. ❤️

I remember loving this song as a kid in mom's car on the way to a store or the beach! Thanks for choosing this song,and artist,Fil! He also wrote a big hit that England Dan and John Ford Coley capatilized on,called""Love Is The Answer!" Thanks for some good vocal anaysis,Fil! Sincerely,BobbyK

I love the way you are really into the song and the way your looking at Todd perform this beautiful ballad.

Todd is very talented. I loved this song. I didn’t know all the things he does he’s absolute beyond talented. Thank you Fil😊

This is one of my favorite musicians most ppl overlook. Not only was and is a prolific song writer he is a music prodigy on production. I use to sing and play this song...he was was avant- garde of his time...we use to sit around get so high and listen to his dbl album. Todd. Thank u Fil...this takes me back. I saw him only once and I just sat in the third row and was taken on a trip...I love his transpose from one key to the next...makes such a difference in the song. I stole it a lot.

Lot of people don't know what a great guitarist Todd was too. I saw him live in the mid 80's and he did a long dual guitar solo with Pat Thrall (another great guitarist who also played in the Pat Travers band).

@xmillion1704

Жыл бұрын

I would love to have seen that!

Excellent analysis of Todd Rundgren, full of interesting bits of information. My best friend in high school and I used to listen to Todd a whole lot. Our expert analysis was, “Oh, Todd,” followed by deep sighs. In fact, we still say this to each other whenever Todd is mentioned or played. Great music, good times!

In my life time, theres been 2 who I have never been able to get enough of. Todd R. and Dave Mason Wow.

Excellent analysis Fil on Todd Rundgren! What a musical pioneer this man is! Gifted in so many different levels musically its astonishing! A true genius! His guitar Work on Bat out of hell would have to be some of the greatest playing I’ve ever heard! Cheers Mario! 😀🤘👌

This song perfectly encapsulates Los Angeles in the 70's, musically, lyrically, socially and, most importantly, atmospherically and remains emblematic of the '70s soft rock sound. Genius.

Thank you, Fil, and God bless you, brother. Todd Rundgren is a very special artist - one of my all-time favorites.

Well done. You are a fan for sure. Thanks for taking the time to focus on Todd. I saw him perform twice. Will never forget. In San Francisco, my wife kept yelling "Eastern Intrigue" and it did it, just a few feet away like he was in our living room. I also saw the "Glass Guitar" in San Jose, CA. Laser beams coming out of the head a giant Spinx. Utopia. Love his guitar work. Thanks Wings.

Thank you for a thorough and insightful look at the genius of Todd Rundgren. ❤

Great analysis and rundown on Todd Rundgren! this is one of my favorite songs of his. Todd is another artist You could do a week of analysis on so versatile. Side note, Tony and Hunt sales are related to the late Soupy Sales, He is best known as the guy who got pie's thrown in his face in the 1950's and 60's

@foxandscout

3 жыл бұрын

They are Soupy’s sons.

Amazingly, I've only just discovered this song. I can't stop playing it. What a voice, love the piano, love the chords.

Never knew he looked like this it made a new meaning to this song

Always loved this song ,me and my best friend always sung this and swayed with it ,she was a lifetime friend ,since childhood ,this song reminds me so much of her ,i do think of her ,she passed a few years ago and went home,oh i miss her we loved our music and went dancing all through the years even when she married and had her daughter ,oh Todd's music reminds me of her.

What he said, and Todd can play the heck out of the guitar too. Plus he is a very friendly kind person as well. Just a cool guy.

Glad you’re a fan. Todd is a huge influence on lots of people and helped make Apple what it is today.

Wow, your knowledge of the history behind him is incredible! Much love to you, brother! ✌️🎤🎶

On The Album "SOMETHING/ANYTHING" He Played Every Instrument On Side 1-3 Of A Double Album Set. He Also Produced And Engineered.

One of my favorite all-time songs. I was a Senior in HS in 1973. Great Times. Three Dog Night, Led Zeppelin, CCR, Grand Funk, Chicago, Doobies, Beatles still....so much great music. So many more great bands then there's the soul music too! Just heady times!

I often went to the Burbank studio where Midnight Special was made. I was between 17-19 then. This was Todd performing there. He and his groups played there often. The record label was upset the way he dressed on this. But it did resonate in Japan for him.

This song was performed live in the studio with the backing musicians noted, all of the songs on side four were. Sides one, two, and three all instruments and vocals were Todd by himself. An ad for the album in print had Todd holdnmg a bundle of dynamite with the fuse lit and the caption=Go ahead-...ignore me. My sentiments, exactly.

I remember hearing this on the radio, but I never knew who sang it or even the title or anything. Strange looking dude, but beautiful voice/performance.

The label of “genius” is so liberally thrown around when talking about pop/rock music that it has little meaning. With Rundgren it not only applies but actually falls short of conveying the depth and scope of his talent and artistry. Let’s just hope the Rock Hall of Fame gets this one right though I suspect the “Wizard/True Star” could care less

@twelvemonkeys8786

4 жыл бұрын

True words. Todd is disgraceful ignored. So many amazing albums.. Lyrics are brilliant

@npalus8374

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on. He couldn't care less, as he expresses in his commencement address at Berklee from a couple years ago. Worth a look/listen.

@dwaynesbadchemicals

3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest producers ever.

Great video! Thanks for this. I saw Todd last night on the incredible "It Was 50 Years Ago Today" tour, with Denny Laine, Christopher Cross, Jason Scherr (former lead singer of Chicago), and Joey Molland. Was trying to figure out how that particular group all assembled, so your tip about Todd producing Badfinger clued me into that connection. Btw, anyone who is near a venue for this tour, make sure to see it. There's something for everyone. You won't be disappointed!

Fil! Thank you!! Wonderful live analysis of Todd Rundgren!

I Love Todd - Anything From HIs Enormous Collection Of Musicology; The 60's - 2020's.

Saw Todd in Boston this year. He was amazing singing playing guitar and Greg hawkes from the cars was on Keyes. I loved it

Being a teenager in that 70s this is a very cool song .. We all sang along to this great song

A heavenly song - close your eyes to go on this journey. Always makes me cry

No question a real talent. Couple of his songs really help mark a time.

Goofy outfit aside, this is total dejavu. I was in high school when this was a hit. Loved it and till I saw the light in your eyes. 2 of my favorites. I still have my copy of something anything.:)

His original version with (the) NAZZ is what originally captured my heart.

The Hermit of Mink Hollow is one of my favorite LPs. He does all things well. The song Hurting for You, to my ears has one of the best R&R solos I've heard. The chords for Hello It's Me are very jazz like and very beautiful.

♥️ Tod R is just one of the best of his time. This song I love so much...’hello it’s me’ is a classic ♥️ love his outfit, too! Thank’s 🙋🏻‍♀️

Cool to hear Todd is touring with Joey Molland of Badfinger. There was apparently some friction in the recording of Straight Up (Todd was brought in at the last minute to finish the album when George Harrison turned his attention to The Concert for Bangladesh and Todd remixed some of the previously finished tracks and felt he should have received production credit. He apparently really pushed the band to finish the album on time etc.) so I'm glad to hear that's been left in the past since they're both great artists.

My sister and I used to listen this playing our mom & dads old 45s we would sing and dance like little fools today those times as this song are amongst my most beloved memories

Todd Rundgren is great - I really just discovered his vast body of work thanks to KZread. He's very talented and SMART - very much ahead of his time. He has a very devoted Fanbase.