To this day I'm astonished at how perfectly the music captured the mood of the lyrics throughout. It's almost magical.
@kennbicknell54924 ай бұрын
*His song "Can We Still Be Friends?" is hauntingly beautiful.*
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
MILLIONS have someone in mind when they hear this song.....
@bugvswindshield4 ай бұрын
todd Rundgren is a tragically underknown artist. Brilliant in every sense of the word.
@twobeer33164 ай бұрын
If any song sounds like the early 70's, this is it.
@jenniferbabros19854 ай бұрын
Always loved his music when growing up
@DawnSuttonfabfour4 ай бұрын
Me too.
@johncollins11774 ай бұрын
I’m 59yo and listen to everything from Metal to Country. This is one of My favorite Songs.
@xoxxobob614 ай бұрын
There are some Songs that cross all Genres and this is one of them. A pure Classic.
@hadrenspicer90354 ай бұрын
Todd played all of the instruments in this recording
@debbiedebster58064 ай бұрын
This is on my "Sunday, cleaning the house" channel... how can you be in a bad mood listening to some smooth 70s?🤗 Great reaction!🎉❤✌️
@RicoCosta3174 ай бұрын
Am constantly astounded by your off the cuff analysis of the lyrics on the songs you react to. Rundgren himself would probably give you two thumbs and praise yr big brain 😁
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
JM is certainly the best at what he is doing.
@BlizzardSeeker4 ай бұрын
His analysis is uncanny!
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
@@BlizzardSeeker Yes, and never any bad language or attitudes. My grand kids can watch his reactions and learn from him at the same time hearing some of the best music ever produced.
@BlizzardSeeker4 ай бұрын
@@AliasMark69 Agreed!
@SpiroFleecy4 ай бұрын
You’re right. I’ve been listening to some of these songs for 40 years and I still can’t do what he does.
@babylonsister1184 ай бұрын
The only thing better than Daryl's Place in Upstate NY is Daryl's Place at Todd Rundgren house in Hawaii. It seems off topic, but I really think you would appreciate any or all of these requests!
@827dusty4 ай бұрын
Todd is such a great singer/songwriter who was at his peak, in the early 1970s. He wrote many hit songs for other artists. Very underrated talent.
@xoxxobob614 ай бұрын
Also a Producer as well with bands like XTC.
@victoriagrove53444 ай бұрын
I love Todd! My favorite musician and he is still writing and performing.❤❤❤
@thomasmcintosh3904 ай бұрын
The entire Something/Anything is a very, very rewarding listen. A 70s classic, must have!
@WyattIamrolling4 ай бұрын
I KNEW you'd love this one. What's not to love? Todd knocked it out of the park with this one.
@gtplumbing20044 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this song, I love it when people review it. Thank You.
@laurakali65224 ай бұрын
Love is the Answer with his band Utopia.
@cindysimpson10464 ай бұрын
This song is a huge one in my life. And every time I find the opportunity I will put this song on in my car with about 3 of my friends and we will sing it out at the top of our lungs with the windows down. We would have people joining us at stop lights and in traffic. A classic! ❤
@Linda-y9h4 ай бұрын
❤
@bruceschultz31214 ай бұрын
I don't know why you don't have 300k subscribers. You have the best breakdowns of any music KZbin channel in my opinion. You also don't get in the way of the song, which a lot of even good reactors will tend to do sometimes. Keep putting it out there and I'll keep listening!
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
I first discovered JM (Jarvis) back in January 2023, he had only 462 Subs and 38 videos. My first was #41. I subbed and since he has done 113 New artist to him like Todd from my request and 418 songs. He is without equal for reactors on YT. Humble yet so insightful/intelligent comments, with a great smile.
@pattymckitrick74364 ай бұрын
❤❤Still love this song after all these decades ❤❤
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
Hello, It's Me...... HUGE Radio HIT. Todd has been making great music with many other artist for over five decades. Thanks again for adding another legendary Classic Rocker name to your awesome Playlist. Number 113
@judydubiel4 ай бұрын
Todd !!!!!!! ❤
@jeanniedebartolo59654 ай бұрын
Thanks for the unbelievable memories ❤
@DawnSuttonfabfour4 ай бұрын
We loved Todd. Also check out Nils Lofgren who was associated with loads of bands. Great in his own right. And more Todd naturally.
@sassymess71114 ай бұрын
One of my favorites. I sing this on drunk karaoke night. WE GOTTA GET YOU A WOMAN I SAW THE LIGHT. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. He was also a great producer. He produced Grand Funk Railroad and Bad Finger among others.
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
Recorded LIVE... in The Good Old Days Of Classic Rock.
@albertsmith93154 ай бұрын
I have this album and love that false start. Most would have just cut it off, but it shows that people made this, not some perfect computer.
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
Some Favs from Rundgren's playlist ....We Gotta Get You A Woman.... I Saw The Light....It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference.... Can We Still Be Friends....Bang The Drum All Day.... Todd has a bunch of great tunes.
@stevemancuso92364 ай бұрын
You can't forget "You Left Me Sore". 😂
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
@@stevemancuso9236 Good One, complete with opening chatter.
@cindysimpson10464 ай бұрын
So agree with your choices!
@Wordsmyth84 ай бұрын
It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference- great pick. You don’t see people mention that one often, but it is really a great song.
@marlenepettiford37314 ай бұрын
I'm Marlene, so of course I would add Marlena!
@willfromyadkinville4 ай бұрын
Todd is such an amazing artist the corporate suits tried to limit his creative ability but he was having none of that! a true pioneer in music! i still have this album!
@mtnvalley92982 ай бұрын
I've loved TR for many many years and I just laughed so hard when you called him out on his final verse. Well done and well stated (he would agree 50+ years later!) Go see him live if you get the chance before he quits!! He still tours and rips @ 76 and can still sing.
@sarastromseth-troy33234 ай бұрын
Todd Rundgren is my favorite musician. "Hello, It's Me' is the first song he ever wrote. He recorded a slower version of it for his first band, Nazz, in the late 1960s but another guy in the band sang it (Todd was the songwriter and guitar player at the time). When he went solo in the early 1970s, Todd re-recorded 'Hello, It's Me' to this version, and also sang lead. This song appeared on his third solo album and was one of his few radio hits. That said, Todd is a musical genius; also a legendary producer. He had a side project, a progressive rock band called Utopia that he did alongside his solo career. I just saw Todd in concert a few months ago, and he is still a fantastic performer at age 76. For a future reaction, I suggest checking out his song 'Fair Warning'. It's one of my favorite Todd lyrics and the r&b vibe to it.
@Vee1music-lover3 ай бұрын
This song has always been MY song. Loved it back in the day and love it now!
@andrew-sv4vp4 ай бұрын
man what wonderful song reminder of good times
@jcf19633 ай бұрын
He is a top shelf producer as well.
@murraytown44 ай бұрын
This gives me goosebumps still, 50 years on.
@Kevonutube3034 ай бұрын
Huge Rabbit hole here, brother! There is so much music to get into. Todd is a multi- instrument performer, top end producer, and and accomplished writer for himself and many others. You will no doubt get a ton of requests by your subscribers, enjoy them. But, im going to give you a couple that might be overlooked.... "Black Mariah" and to mix it up a little "Last Ride" where he hooked up with Darryl Hall (of Hall and Oates) at his home in Hawaii. Both songs and performances are years apart and both fabulous for the ears. Enjoy!!!
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
JM... If You had just one dime for every time this song was dedicated on radio.... Serious $$$$ Bucks
@BritIronRebel4 ай бұрын
I've been a Todd Rundgren fanatic since seeing him with Nazz in Wildwood, New Jersey back in the late 1960s. They even have a song called Wildwood Blues. Such a huge collection over the years of pop songs, the Philadelphia Sound, and progressive rock. He's produced major artists as well. Quite simply a genius! PS: This is a faster version of the original Hello It's Me by Nazz which was a slow song. Give it a listen!
@John_Chu4 ай бұрын
Some of the noteworthy musicians on this track: Moogy Klingman on organ, the Brecker brothers on trumpet and sax, and Vicki Sue Robinson (Turn That Beat Around) among the backing vocalists.
@agarrett54014 ай бұрын
i saw tr in 70s.............played every instrument on the stage.....
@keithyoung70654 ай бұрын
I'm so glad your turning yourself on to such great music.
@donnakubiski55724 ай бұрын
I watched one of my other reaction channels react to "I Saw The Light" just yesterday which is another great song of his. It would be my next suggestion for you.
@jonicantrell78494 ай бұрын
Love this song so much❤
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
Your Waiter is very glad you liked your tasty treat for the day. See you again the next time you drop in the Classic Rock/Classics Restaurant.
@vicprovost25614 ай бұрын
Todd is a musical savant and had some huge hits in the 70s before turning to prog/rock Utopia and aiding many others in the studio. From the same album, do Black Mariah, an absolute banger of a song that puts a spotlight on his great guitar playing. Excellent choice, worth pursuing, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎺🎶🔥
@JodyLynzzz4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! I forgot how cool he was.
@lynnieiapichino11214 ай бұрын
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎my favorite!
@teej-h7w4 ай бұрын
the whole album is terrific
@brandonjones13494 ай бұрын
Boom JM! Nice pik. My favorite Todd ☘️🇺🇲
@RuthKing-wm9nw4 ай бұрын
This song was everywhere when it hit!!
@NancyMoran-r3b4 ай бұрын
He’s a great writer, musician and singer. Many have covered his inspiring tunes.
@AncientActivist4 ай бұрын
I guess you know Todd raised Steven Tyler's daughter.....
@dianegoldeneye7207Ай бұрын
Fantastic! Love TR.
@mrshifter82204 ай бұрын
Lots of good Todd stuff out there...Love the Utopia band albums. This guy had so many different sounds....incredible stuff. I think my favorite song is, "Just Another Onion Head."
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
Todd is on a same level as Zov, they can do it all by themselves with virtuially any instrument.
@ltaylor7704 ай бұрын
Fun fact: Todd played the blistering guitar solos on Meatloafs Bat Out of Hell. Also produced the album.
@JMBOYTV4 ай бұрын
Interesting!
@huchlvr4 ай бұрын
I love the layering in this song. Been watching you for a bit and finally subscribed. You are such a pleasant personality and very articulate. I love your smile, too.
@JMBOYTV3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kallsop24 ай бұрын
Todd had a few hits but his catalog of music is very deep. He also wrote and produced for other artists. Late in the song you hear his voice fluctuate, thats his actual emotion as his girlfriend walks out of the studio at the end he leaves to chase after her. Such an underrated artist.
@AliasMark694 ай бұрын
BTW.... This tune was/is quite popular... good numbers
@roadcalm33034 ай бұрын
That is a cool intro.
@lindalee58664 ай бұрын
..and outro
@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf4 ай бұрын
…..well said 💪🏾
@johnbordach41954 ай бұрын
He plays every instrument on this double album. Listen to "Black Mariah" next.
@CryssLuvsMuzikАй бұрын
I Saw The Light is a great song
@thomasmcintosh3904 ай бұрын
The Isley Brothers do a banging cover of this song. So does Mary J Blige.
@bfinera3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jazzyjay6984 ай бұрын
Great song great reaction, you should check out the Isley Bros version
@paulkliger61644 ай бұрын
Double album! First three sides are only Todd doing all voices and instruments. Fourth side is recorded live without overdubbing.
@PhilKyle4 ай бұрын
Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m of the understanding he played all the instruments on this song .
@rogerdaly63264 ай бұрын
JMBoy this song was written by Todd when he was 17. His girlfriends father made her break up with Todd cause he had long hair. This is the second version of the song , it was originally recorded by Todd with his first band , The Nazz. Original was at a slower tempo compared to this , this is more mid tempo.
@rk41gator4 ай бұрын
Excellent comments (as usual). Nailed it. A 'sorta' breakup song; yet trying to get some 'if you think I should' is lame. I guess he leaves it up to her. But isn't that always the case? Still a great vibe.
@dannycasson15514 ай бұрын
There's just something about this song...
@judyjetson94183 ай бұрын
@vanessa4u4evr4 ай бұрын
What's the point in having a cake if you can't eat it.
@leeannies-tears3694 ай бұрын
Maybe it's about his daughter he can't be with
@richardfurness75564 ай бұрын
Unlikely. The song first appeared on the debut album by the Nazz, released in 1968 when Todd was only 20.
@rogerdaly63264 ай бұрын
This song was written by Todd when he was 17 about his then girlfriend. Her father made her break up with Todd cause he had long hair.