I am 67 years old that was one of my favorite songs I used to play it over and over I graduated in 1974

@msadriene8279

Ай бұрын

I still do

This was one of the most romantic “rock” songs made back then. “Can We Still Be Friends” ranks up there too. Deep instrumentals and true words, one of my all time favorites! 😁❤️❤️❤️

Just saw him 7/24 in Laughlin, NV...playrd two and a half hours, out of the hundreds of concerts, this was easily one of my top ten...wish I had been seeing him all along...fantastic voice, even at 76, great guitarist, and killer band. Very deep intricate lyrics...a musical genius! God he was just stellar! Very high energy..he was all over the stage...blown away..my wife was as well!

Finally inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. About time.

This was such a "coming of age" song for me back in 1972.I still love TODD!!!! I got to meet him and talk with him a bit in Boulder Colorado 2 years ago. He's quite simply a Genius- but he also has a great sense of humor. He's been through so much... A Giant of a man.

I love Todd Rundgren!

Todd Rudgren is super talented. I recommend The rascals "Its a Beautiful Morning".

For me, after listening to Todd ( on and off for 30 years) it all comes down to his vocals and lyrics. Yes, the instruments are amazing as well

I give him a 10 as well! I saw him live a few years ago. He still has it!

If there ever was a Love Song that can be labeled as "Melancholy" this is it!

Todd wrote this along with singing most of the vocals and playing all of the instruments. Oh, and the little girl in the pictures was his step - daughter actress Liv Tyler who he raised as a single dad for a number of years. She met her "natural" dad as a teenager (if Steven Tyler can be considered "natural")

@snapoffmonkeybranch1242

2 жыл бұрын

A step - daughter of a single dad? Sounds complicated.

@garyarnett1220

2 жыл бұрын

@@snapoffmonkeybranch1242 Not really complicated, when he and his wife separated he just continued to do what he'd been doing since she was a small infant.

“Oh, Todd.” ❤️ (sigh) That’s been my best friend and my automatic reaction when we hear a song by Todd. We bought the double album Something/Anything when we were seniors in high school and crushed madly on Todd Rundgren. Seen him in concert several times. Todd was always evolving into another realm of music - A great musician and a wonderful singer. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, but did not attend. It was a matter of principle for him. “Oh, Todd.” ❤️

My favorite Rundgren song! It makes me melt. I want that kind of love.

Todd played ALL the instruments on this song. It was not a band. It was just him. Try “I Saw the Light.” Very romantic.

His nickname is the Wizard; he wrote all the originals on the double album, Something/Anything?, produced it, played ALL the instruments & sang lead vocals. Only the backing singers were added.

Love it! Some other greats by him are We Got To Get You A Woman,I Saw The Light and Bang The Drum All Day! Keep On Rockin' You guys are Awesome!

@peacetoyou63

2 жыл бұрын

All GREAT suggestions!!

@pamelabryer9744

2 жыл бұрын

Todd Rundgren is THE American Idol 🎹🎼🎙❤❤❤

@kthor

Жыл бұрын

Not sure if these guys realized but they reacted to the exact same song a month before this!🤣

@deelawson4551

Жыл бұрын

@@kthor lol I`ve noticed that on quite a few songs

@kthor

Жыл бұрын

@@deelawson4551 Guess you could understand if it'd been a year (maybe😅), but less than a month reacting to the same song!🙄

Don’t know if anyone else commented, but the little girl/youngster with Todd is Liv Tyler…..who was in Armageddon, 3 Lord of the Rings, etc. Todd was in a long term relationship with Liv’s mother (Bebe Buell)…..when Bebe had a short fling with Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) & became pregnant. Because of Steven’s wild lifestyle in 1977, when Liv was born they gave her Todd’s last name & decided to raise her believing that Todd was her real father. Liv didn’t find out that her biological father was Steven until about age 10 while attending an Aerosmith concert with her mom…..& realized that his other daughter Mia who was there, looked exactly like her! Years later, she changed her last name to Tyler, but kept Rundgren as a middle name. She’s remained very close to both dads since!

My favorite of all his hits is - Can We Still Be Friends

Todd not only played all the instruments but produced and did the recording engineering as well. Yes, a star and a genius! Daryl Hall took his whole crew to Todd's house in Hawaii and here on track fro that session and the whole session is on KZread also: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGhsj61yqpCucZc.html

TODD RUNGREN, " HELLO IT'S ME ".. 1974 THIS WAS MY FAVORITE TUNE WITHOUT QUESTION IT'S A 10.

I saw the light is another great song of his

More Todd please!!!!

Great reaction You two are the best!!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen....meet the American Idol. TODD RUNDGREN 🎼🎹🎙👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤

I love him. He has a very interesting song from 2015 called Flaw, He is singing about how he loves this woman but she has one major Flaw. It is so funny it's so funny. ♥️❤️♥️❤️

His voice!!!

My friend and stalked Todd all over Disneyland in 1978; we were 15! ✌🏼♥️🎶

This song makes me so happy. I grew up listening to the song. It reminds me of my mom and it’s just a beautiful freaking song. I’m 52 years old and my daughter is 14 and she knows this song by heart because her mama plays it a lot.

I was just a kid in junior high school. Oh Memories

"We got to get you a woman" is a good one to review, I don't think anyone has and it is unique and good. You two will love it.

I can not express how much this jam touches me... i completely relate to this one

Todd was playing most of the instruments on this track...

Cold Morning Light and Sweeter Memories are deep cuts that a are just beautifully arranged

You watch it live great music

Gloria Ward is absolutely right on. Todd Rundgren is one of the most talented musicians of all time. I recommend reacting to I Saw The Light by him next. Also the Young Rascals were a great band. I recommend you react to Mickey’s Monkey or Lonely Too Long live on Ed Sullivan by the Rascals. You will see one of the greatest and underrated drummers of all time - Dino Danelli. He was unreal on the drums.

Todd played a lot of this himself, like Prince, if he had to be. He was just finally inducted into the RRHOF; he didn't go, he was playing somewhere. Give an ear to 'I Saw the Light', 'Can We Still Be Friends' and 'Couldn't I Just Tell You'

This reminds me of That 70s Show! ❤️

@laurakali6522

2 жыл бұрын

Great episode!

@mikestickles6524

2 жыл бұрын

The little girl in the video is living tyler

@mikestickles6524

2 жыл бұрын

Liv

@mikestickles6524

2 жыл бұрын

I was at the recording studio. Last summer

Todd played every instruments in this song❣️

@MRoyClark

2 жыл бұрын

No he didn't. Todd Rundgren - lead vocals, piano Mark "Moogy" Klingman - organ John Siomos - drums Stu Woods - bass guitar Robbie Kogale - guitar Randy Brecker - trumpet Michael Brecker - tenor sax Barry Rogers - trombone Hope Ruff - backing vocals Richard Corey - backing vocals Vicki Robinson - backing vocals Dennis Cooley - backing vocals Cecilia Norfleet - backing vocals

@heardjenniefromtheblock

2 жыл бұрын

@@MRoyClark go and watch the live version with the feather lashes… his player all instruments and played the panino during the live… so yes he did…I didn’t say with absolute that used used that version every time. You read into something I didn’t write or say.

@MRoyClark

2 жыл бұрын

@@heardjenniefromtheblock What is a panino?

@heardjenniefromtheblock

2 жыл бұрын

@@MRoyClark piano

@MRoyClark

2 жыл бұрын

@@heardjenniefromtheblock To be clear, you said: "Todd played every instruments in this song". Those were your exact words and they were incorrect. He didn't play every instrument in the studio version OR the live version (I assume you are referring to his famous performance on The Midnight Special). Just like on the studio version, he sings and plays piano. The organ, drums, bass, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, and backing vocals were still played by other people. Like, seriously, how do you think he's making trumpet, organ, backing vox, and guitar sounds with nothing but a baby grand piano in a live setting, LOL? He only has two hands and one mouth (sounds like an early viral video) and this was a decade before digital polyphonic synthesizers, programmable drum machines, or live MIDI-sequencing was an option. The announcer even says that he is playing to the prerecorded backing track. That said, he *IS* famous for playing most of the instruments on several other records, including many songs on that same album. In fact, apart from "Hello..." and seven other songs from the double album Sometimes/Always, he did "play every instrument" on the remaining 17 tracks. Just not on "Hello, It's Me". I'm sorry if that bums you out or whatever, but if you have access to KZread, then you have access to Google. It's wise to look up things you've "always heard" before posting them as facts. Obviously, it's not a big deal or anything, but you seem like a fan. And if you have spent the last 50 years thinking that Todd Rundgren was playing the saxophone or singing female backing vox on "Hello, It's Me" then it's probably time you learned the truth. I'm not sure what purpose you think is served by digging in your heels at this point. Just appreciate that a myth has been debunked and move on. OR... feel free to cling to alternate facts if it makes you feel better.

I love this song. Todd Rundgren is a very underrated singer songwriter. Love it❤

My particular favorites are "Just One Victory" and "Love Is the Answer." Very empowering.

You guys are so good. Always love hearing Todd Rundgren. PLEASE take some time to be extra good to yourselves. You're special.

The Isley's of course did an amazing cover of Todd's masterpiece

It's been awhile but heck YES!!! Just the right time. The Isley brothers do a nice version also.

This was the first song I 💋 a boy back in the early 70's in junior high school!!! I love ❤ it.. simpler times back then and the greatest 🎶 music to ever embrace your ears.❤❤🎶🎵🎤❤

Yass I was2 years old when this came but when I grew up I discovered it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

He wrote this song when he was a teenager. He played all the instruments himself. He was put in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021. It’s a break up song. He still performs all over the country.

Yall gotta watch the live version, its honestly amazing. You can feel his emotions going into the song even more. Also he played all the instruments on it!

Gosh this was a huge song!!!!

Oh the love songs back then.

I love that song- thank you for playing it without interruption😘

One of my favorite songs of all time!

I Saw the Light by Todd is a Beautiful song! Thank you so much! Love, from the Great State of Oklahoma, USA 🤍

This song always reminds me of my older sister and she loved his music. Music connects us even though your in heaven now.

Y’all picked a great song right here!

One of my favorites when I waa growing up

Todd Rundgren, like Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, could make great recordings without any input from any collaborators. They wrote everything, arranged everything, played everything, etc.

Love that 70's "Phili" sound!!! 🥰

Sorry I didn’t catch this sooner….❤ love you guys

Got to see him a few months back. Still awesome! Funny, smart, talented, he’s got it all.

Always did love this song!!

Blue eyed soul

With this song, you've just caught a glimpse of a rabbit wearing a waistcoat and looking at a pocket watch as he jumps into a rabbit hole. If you follow him in, you're in for quite the adventure

You guys are on a roll today,But you have to go check out Frankie Valli "My eyes adored you". Love you guys good to know you're feeling better.Y'all are the greatest.

@gloriaward1677

2 жыл бұрын

Todd Rudgren is super talented. Recommend the Rascal. "It's a Beautiful Morning".

I love this song.

Love Todd!!!

Glad y’all are doing better!❤️❤️

Man, I was 14 and in HS when this came out and fell in love the first time I heard it. Great Artist that was very much underrated. The 70's were the BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!!! The music was real and it was plentiful!!! I mean ALL genres was popping!!!

The Isley Brothers did an amazing cover of this song!

One of his first hits! Todd is And always has been a musical innovator.Try his tune OnThe Road to Utopia!

Happy your feeling better

I second The Rascals they will take you down a rabbit hole of amazing music.

Hi Shawn and Mel so sorry to hear you were so sick. Please take good care of yourself and take the time to fully recuperate. Sounds like you have been through a lot. You are real troupers. In the 70's there was a who genre of these cool vibe songs like Todd Rundgren and Ambrosia. They just take me back to summer nights when I was a teenager, chilling and listening to my stereo in the dark with a cool breeze blowing in the window. I always associate that feeling with these songs. Here are a few more I would put into that category that I would love to hear and think you would also like: 1. "In the Heart of the Night" by Poco a song about New Orleans and Lake Ponchetrain. My husbands most favorite song. 2. "I Really Want to See You Tonight" by England Dan and John Ford Coley. 4.. "You Are the Woman" by Firefall. 5. "Dance With Me" by Orleans. I hope the list gives you some ideas. Its really cool that you are asking for suggestions, it makes us feel like we like we can share with you in the same way you give to us. Get better soon! :)

An all time favorite. Thanks for this one

The Isley Brothers did this too, but this right here is THE ONE!!!! ❤❤

@ladycharliestallworth2280

2 жыл бұрын

Please listen to the Isley Brothers version of this song and I guarantee you will love it as well.

@jalandacurry4585

2 жыл бұрын

@@ladycharliestallworth2280 I love em both. Ronald Isley is the man!!! 👍🏽👍🏽

Sorry youve been sick especially during the holidays glad your feeling better

This brings me back.

The first song I ever heard from Todd. My sister, 5years older than me had the 45. (Google 45 records). Loved it. Bang on the Drum came later and it was the song we started our weekend with .

This is new to my ears. But I like it. 👍

💕 H A P P Y N E W Y E A R !!! 2 0 2 2 💕⭐️ This song has always been a top choice on any playlist I’ve created. Because of the music and the lyrics. It came out when I was twelve years old, and the lyrics never really seemed to apply to anything specific in my life at that time, however, there seemed to be such a familiarity and deep understanding somehow, that has always made this one of my all time favorites. ⭐️ Thank you both for your beautiful reactions! Much love to you both, Always! ~ Laura💕 ❤️ 🥰❤️ S and M SQUAD IS THE BEST!!! ❤️🥰❤️

This song is a vibe!

Wow! its crazy how you explained the song at 5:56 because thats exactly how i feel about someone.

Got that early 70s sound. My parents music.

Love this Guy! And I have a couple of his recordings on my playlist! Such an incredible artist. I was told that on this studio track... he plays every instrument as well. He did a live at Daryls House from his place in Hawaii. It is worth the watch.

check out I Saw The Light live at Daryl's House (except Daryl took the band to Todd's place in Hawaii) . Daryl and Todd go way back and Todd produced Hall and Oates

Hi there, fun fact Tod Rudgren is actress Liv Tyler's Stepdad. The blond lady in the pictures is her mother and the kid is her. Please listen to the songs Seed Of A Memory by Terry Reid and Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart. Beautiful music.

Oh yeah

Love this song, takes me back to my teens , such a special time PURE magic, HITS MY SOUL every time,loved your reaction🎷🎹🎶🎸🎺😎

BADASS SONG!

You two are like the cutest and best looking couple☺ I can feel the music and your love of listening to these old tunes I grew up on... Bless the new year for you both! I look forward to seeing and hearing the love- it inspires me more than you ever know🎄 Thank you

We all missed you guys. Sorry to hear you'd been sick. I'm happy you're back and feeling better. If you like "Hello It's Me" you should react to Todd's "I Saw the Light" next.

At the risk of offending the 'woke' crowd, you should check out his "We Gotta Get You a Woman". Todd Rundgren wrote and put out a lot of great music, so you can't go wrong with him.. Check out these two also: "I Saw The Light" and "Can We Still be Friends" ....

The most special song about my most important love…forever lost to obscurity and another person

Until she was around 11 yrs old, Liv Tyler thought Todd was her father. At an Aerosmith concert with her mother, model Bebee Buell, she was aware that Steven Tyler was her biological father.

I’m glad you feel better! Just watched a lot of your Elvis Presley reactions, awesome! Hope you enjoyed the holidays, keep up the great work!

How about 1966 ~The Young Rascals ~ Good Lovin' ?! 😊✌

@MrNormaltoo

2 жыл бұрын

or groovin"

10 for sure! You guys can pick ’em! Thx!

“That’s life” 😆 Yup! It’s better to wear slippers than try to carpet the whole world.

I saw the light, is another good one to try little more upbeat

☮️💙💙💙my favorite 🔥🌟

Listen to it by the Isley Brothers beautifull as well.