Hello It's Me - Todd Rundgren (Revisited Drum Cover)

"Hello It's Me" is a song written by American musician Todd Rundgren. It was the first song he wrote, and was recorded by his group Nazz as a slow ballad, released as the B-side of the band's first single, "Open My Eyes", in 1968. A mid-tempo version of "Hello It's Me", recorded for Rundgren's 1972 solo album Something/Anything?, was issued as a single in 1973, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
History
"Hello It's Me" was the first song written by Todd Rundgren. Written in 1967 as a slow ballad about the breakup of a relationship, it was released in October 1968 as the B-side of his band Nazz's debut single "Open My Eyes", and included on the debut album Nazz (1968). Although released as a B-side, it was picked up in preference to the A-side by Boston radio station WMEX, where it rose to No. 1, and was subsequently picked up by other stations. It entered the Billboard chart in February 1969, peaking at number 71, and re-entered the charts the following January, this time peaking at number 66. In Canada, it ranked number 41 in March 1969, and number 58 in February 1970.
Rundgren recorded a more midtempo version of "Hello It's Me" for his 1972 solo album Something/Anything? It was released twice as a single, with the second issue in 1973 becoming Rundgren's only top ten pop hit, reaching No. 5 on the Hot 100. It also reached No. 17 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Personnel
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
Allan Nicholls - backing vocals
Vicki Robinson - backing vocals
Dennis Cooley - backing vocals
Cecilia Norfleet - backing vocals
Original drum cover
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[@805breeze]

Bringing back some memories. Great job brother!!!! 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback John! Have a great weekend!

[@jameslyons1661]

My stepdad and I 17 June 1979 Music at the Meadowlands rock festival Boston, Todd Rundgren and utopia, Outlaws, and poco over 55,000 in attendance. Amazing drum cover hammer, have a great day.

[@earldrum]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Jimmy!

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Nice choice, Earl! Seen Todd in 1982 in West Hartford. This was the only song I recognized by name when he rocked the Agora Ballroom. Connecticut may have had some small venues like Toads place in New Haven or Shaboo (The little dirt road off of highway 6... Elvin Bishop ) but Jim koplik and Shelly Finkel brought in some fine acts back in the day. Hallelujah!

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback and trip down memory lane! Have a great weekend! 🙏🏻👍🏻😎🤘🏻🤣

[@jimflys2]

Beautifully done,Earl. Todd is such a great writer. Always loved this song.

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback Jim! It was fun to replay it because I played it wrong my “last cover” according to one of the YT drum cover experts! 😎🤘🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@gregwonhoff7161]

You make everything look so effortless and smooth. That is what I need to work on. I love that ride and what you do with it, and those accent hits on the hats are cool. It seems that lately you have chosen songs that really show your skills on the throne.❤️👏🙏❤️👏🙏❤️

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback Greg! I choose this one because someone said 8 played it wrong the first version! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the encouragement my friend!

[@jameslyons1661]

My stepdad and I 17 June 1979 Music at the Meadowlands rock festival Boston, Todd Rundgren and utopia, Outlaws, and poco over 55,000 in attendance. Amazing drum cover hammer, have a great day.

[@earldrum]

Have a great day Jimmy! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😎🤘🏻👍🏻

[@boomerbear7596]

Nicely done Earl! Always one of my favorites, and you've done it well.

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@jameslyons1661]

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[@earldrum]

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[@jameslyons1661]

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[@earldrum]

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[@3L3V3NDRUMS]

Beautiful cover man! Sounds nice🤘🤘🤘

[@earldrum]

Thanks Toby! I appreciate the encouragement my friend!

[@bryandrums32]

Earl!!!!!!! I know this song very well,,,, my dad used to listen to it!!!!!! It sounds so familiar to my childhood!!!!!!! Great groove brother!!!!!! Can you do Tak3 5 if you haven’t done it already!!??!!?? !:!!!!!! Let me know!!!!!! You sound so incredibly awesome 🤩!!!!!!! Bravo 🙌

[@earldrum]

I’ll see what I can do in the weeks ahead. But here is my very old cover Take Five - Dave Brubeck - Drum Cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCZoYaHpc2Wlbc

[@bryandrums32]

@@earldrum ok awesome,,,, thanks,,, 🙏 I’m going to check it out!!!!!!! You’re the greatest!!!!!!!

[@earldrum]

You are very kind! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bryandrums32]

@@earldrum no problem my pal

[@mickeyf3730]

Very enjoyable and well played!!!

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback Mickey! Have a great weekend!

[@jametz66]

My wife loves Todd Rungrend,... that was great Earl!!! Question- I noticed that you set your snare at different heights sometimes. At times more flat, and lower, at times (like today) up bit and a bit angled ...reasons? Or, am I imagining things?😂 🥁👍😎🥁👍😎

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback Jeff! You might be right my friend! It’s how a feel or my seat height are factors. I’ll explore this question on AEA in July! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻😎👍🏻🤘🏻

[@jametz66]

@@earldrum interesting!!!😎👍🥁

[@earldrum]

@@jametz66 my seats move down, then I raise them up, then I adjust the snare … I wish it was a science and I had it always dialed it, but I move so quickly I miss little things like putting the snare on the stand correctly!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HLRJaysteeMoore416]

🥁🪘🥁🪘❤❤ Bang Bang 👍

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback my friend Bang Bang! 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻

[@CCMDrummer]

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[@earldrum]

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[@The-Tired-Drummer]

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