Todd Rundgren - Medley of His Classic Songs from the 2011 Metropole Concert

[@leonardking84]

A gift to my generation. Thank you, Todd.

[@dennisgormley6123]

I'm 65, this song brings tears to my eyes!

[@BassetGirl]

They don't make em like Todd anymore! A true music genius! So under recognized and under celebrated. His musical contributions will always be a huge part of our finest music history!

[@victoriagrove5344]

Todd is one of the very best from music over the past 50 years. A truly unique creative genius!

[@arissongsmusic]

This show was unique + filled with musical surprises, especially in the arrangements, another twist of Todd. I really loved "Love of The Common Man" I love it slower the lyrics are much more understandable + brought a tear to my eye because the title is just what this world needs these days. Although I don"t see him as much as I used to, I'm blessed to say he's a friend of mine, ty for pointing this enjoyable preformence,, Rocklove! ArtyThan ☆♡☆

[@ginajones2328]

You perfectly stated the truth

[@lindahandley5267]

Unlike a lot of singers when they get older, his voice is still strong and vibrant! I love a full orchestra!

[@margarethurley334]

How many artists have this much material of perfection, songwriter, performer,vocalist and NOT in the hall of fame ????? Seriously. Enough for an orchestra to honor !!!!

[@jmrusirius63]

Not to mention producer... he should've been enshrined years ago.

[@georgecarini345]

He is enshrined in our hearts. I hope he realizes it.

[@jeffduflo8204]

Seriously, He needs to be in the HOF. I'll be the first to sign that petition.

[@brendamoore1702]

He is a living legend! Nobody makes music like him. Holy amazing wow-ness!

[@Palmlily]

A living genius, Mr. Todd Rundgren❤️May you live long for us, we don't want to miss you, you're so awesome!!!

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

Who are you and why do I already love you?

[@Palmlily]

R&R Hall of Fame, what are doing, come on, give Mr. Todd Rundgren what he deserves❤️ It's about time to induct Him!!!

[@surfgod509]

Just Absolutely Excellent.. as always...

[@nancushade9008]

He's amazing!! And he needs to be in the next Rock and Roll hall of fame for sure...love u Todd

[@zibabird]

Thank you for posting, shared!

I dream of an triple CD BEST OF from Mr Todd Rundgren 🎶👍

[@janetfong6800]

So glad he sang "Onomatopoeia", it was a song that always got me in a good mood! Very good songwriter that chooses sound words and it fits.

[@dianejasinski593]

I love Todd so much, always have, love the song property we gotta get you a woman, I saw the light, hello it's me, so many many more ❤

[@alanoneill3065]

Todd is brilliant ..so unpretentious...like Everyone else

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

Perfect

[@ginajones2328]

💯🗝️🎵❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thomasdoyle8094]

Heavy rock song to start off the list! Whoa! Was NOT expecting that!! Classic Todd!

[@MrSuperjones4]

READ these comments and begin to understand the genius of Todd A great singer, producer, and above all song-writer. These songs will last. Some day I hope one of mine can be this great Saw him Norva in Norfolk Va. Sandler Center in Va. Beach and 2019 On the Blue Cruise-Mind blowing legend

[@debbieedwards711]

One of his most under played songs has to be 'Property.' What an absolutely lovely melodic song. Love it!

[@martycee55]

Oh I love that l one, too.

[@mgebi1]

A music genius. He wrote,sang,produced,and dubbed all his first hits as well as playing.multi talented. And still sounds great. Check him out on live at Daryl's house.

[@thomasmgready8833]

Todd is a very good brilliant singer as many of us who do know and understand his great music. Its a shame theres others who cant see and dont understand his true tallent. Todd was born with this great gift the same as many other great performers.To sing well and entertain his many fans like us. He sings about the Light in your eyes.about someone he Loves that means so much to him. But that same Light many look at in different ways. Me i look at it in another way.hay were all born different from others and its what we like and who we are.not what others like and who they are.

[@tapiomakelainen]

I have folloved Runt since early 70’s. He is ... a phenomeon

[@gregboboski9904]

Can't hold back age & time but neither his unstoppable spirit , thanks for posting was great to see & hear , Go Todd , Go !

[@roellassche1403]

Metropole: So PROUD of YOUU, beautifull arrangements: DUTCH GLORY.and Todd: hauntingly beautifull lyrics; what a combination; All the children sing..

[@jennyfitzpatrick84]

A musical magician! Your lyrics and music are soulful!

[@doreenevanssaintclaire5855]

I knew the words so clearly sung and loved his songs and music!

[@louisesuffolk]

One of my all time favourite songs

[@markbeam606]

Just the MOST AMAZING LIVE RECORDING OF ALL TIME. The song "Love of the Common Man" makes me cry hard...Now i happen to be withdrawing from opiates at the moment, so im kinda sensitive right now, but this tune is a mother F-er.

[@debbiemckay2881]

I hope you are okay such a challenge x

[@tmcboston1]

how you doing these days mark?

[@markbeam606]

@@tmcboston1 doin fine. It was funny to read my post. it was a couple of days of being a raw nerve ending.

[@RShea-lp9wk]

This is great with the orchestra!

[@AliEtSaMaman]

So much joy in this performance. This is beautiful.

[@mixedgreens2003]

A new way to enjoy Todd. This is Great 😀🎸👍

[@bostonlucy]

I'm going to see Todd in Toronto in two weeks. I can't wait. He's playing with Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band. Yayyyyyyy :D

[@MyyyTunes5]

+bostonlucy here's Todd & Ringo from 2012 on one of my other channels, enjoy... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXypeJqLeseXmbc

[@bostonlucy]

MyyyTunes5 Awww.. thank you so much. How kind of you. :)

[@MyyyTunes5]

+bostonlucy You're Welcome... here's one more from my LP channel, Todd at the El Mocambo in Toronto in 1978.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZrMdHeHopqJeKc

[@carguy99]

I saw that show too when it was touring.....how awesome was that show! ( I saw it out west...)

[@motnosniv]

l bought we gotta get you a woman on 45 rpm single as a 10 yr old and rediscovered him with RA and back to the bars when l was in HS. Seen him more times than l can remember, the best was the Liars tour, imo.

[@leeleeturn]

Wow really nice. I don't know that much about him. I was all into Bowie in the 70 s, but I really like this, it's beautiful.

[@BluesLicks101]

Todd's like Bowie, but with less flash and more talent.

[@jamiewesson898]

bowie was a starman as well

[@flynntaylor5459]

This man just gets better with age- go TODD!!!!

[@JayTraxx]

Nice I love this classic

[@roellassche1403]

Best i,ve heard in 10 years,thanks

[@hariatmakhalsa1648]

This is the best version of "i Saw the Light" ever.

[@markwheeler9072]

Undoubtedly this wonderful genius influenced that other wonderful genius Daryl Hall . . utterly amazing !!!

[@FLUKE777]

Todd for president! Just brilliant! Wish I was there

[@bettyspyler3864]

This is my favorite rendition of Common Man- jazz man

[@chelababy1]

Todd performed 2011 and 2012 with the Metropole. Unfortunately in 2011 Todd was sick, and therefore hoarse. In 2012 Todd was feeling good.. and that show was top shelf. Todd has always been under appreciated , but in History He will eventually be on TOP !! XO XO Rock Love, Cherry

[@RTB88KEYS]

Here is my 2Cents The greatest melodies and interesting music from America in decades. who can we compare him to maybe Bowie...

[@christianbuchanan4826]

Go for it todd you & the metropole orchestra really turn me on dmc

[@christianbuchanan4826]

OK everything's going the way I want it too dmc

[@martycee55]

I'm so jealous of those who were fortunate to have attended this wonderful event.

[@lauraladrondeguevara127]

Por fin, alguien comparte precisamente lo que busque

[@jacquelinec.6785]

Sounds Awesome ▪️Great Energy ✨ I like the backdrop scene ▪️

[@zzyyxxo]

Just wow. A wizard, a true star...

[@debbieedwards711]

The greatest, you gotta appreciate his talent. Hope you come to S. Florida.

[@ahelmsmusic]

Who takes rock and roll and mixes it with jazz? Todd does...and Steely Dan.

[@marygleason7815]

That statement was obviously quite intuitive... who knew Todd and Donald Fagan would collaborate on Tin Foil Hat? (how did you know????)

[@lynnzabachta4971]

OMG... My thought EXACTLY!

[@williamjohnson5335]

ahelmsmusic love todd

[@steelydan42]

True 👍👍

[@lukespack]

What a talent.

[@CraigOliver64]

Genius.

[@martycee55]

I'm not jealous no not at all.

[@timsoren281]

INCREDIBLE

[@faithsaunders5292]

I love this man!!

[@michellerjackson5776]

Puh leez.. Todd! TR's voice still sends chills.. Been a fan since "Utopia days"..

[@sergioladrondeguevara6040]

One of the most underrated musician. BTW, nowadays anybody gets into the RRHOF

[@alanoneill3065]

its as if he said..I'm going to do this because I CAN! great!

[@davidmcintosh7355]

This song is sad a very nice song well done "t.r. dave

[@davimorais4738]

Amazing!

[@5171967cafk]

OMG...can't believe he did that one twice!! LOL He always wears the coolest sneakers!! Love him!

[@marygleason7815]

or sometimes barefoot...true

[@Mooseboy08]

Two things that we guitar players will notice… Todd doesn't take the pick out from between the strings when he picks up the guitar and plays it on I Saw the Light. And the guitar he's playing, if I'm not mistaken, is an Eric Clapton "Crash 1" model Stratocaster. And we all know that Todd owned Eric's "The Fool" SG for quite a while. And just as a fan… good Lord, this man is talented. Unbelievable.

[@kesblackwell5456]

Blasting Talent in every since of the word

[@TheCraig8754]

If you watch closely when Todd starts to play I Saw the Light it appears he's having trouble with the guitar then I noticed he left the guitar pick in the first 3 strings. Todds awesome

[@The1970cesar]

Fantastic 💖 👏 Todd

[@geraldwynne3661]

Great love the saxophone player 🎷🎷

[@michellerjackson5776]

Please. ....Any TR true fan know of him , had seen the Utopia Show at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN..and the Tubes??? Friend turned me onto a bootleg recording, and that was the TRUE beginning of my "Heart Music".

[@marylandsharona]

Love it!!

[@melissaschroeter161]

not owned.... ever …. a life... free to be … living.... seen as me..... holding on to a world turning..... round...… making a space... for us to be the eternal... not ever a property.. . another decides...… how we will be.. a lesson... to teach a one …. to be the one you say we will be...… the same we are …. equal.. born the same...… began alike …. in his eyes until … some one thought I am the power...… to control all...… decide if they are … always want the fast one..... that thinks on his feet... faster is better...…yes..... a friend … that shows up for you...… a women got …. the one.... a dream holds on to … gotta get you that one..... friends play games …. always …. a grain of what ….. sand or salt..... which ha s more value.... ? always about value... baby..... love is …. memory...…. born with teaching us to b e ….. the only one.... you.... that ha d a light in an eye.... shining back at me .. the light I followed.... in your eyes.... I look for a light …. an eye shows me …. to believe I am loved....

[@judeandrewskinne6258]

Loved Todd for decades . Please tell me why he is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame???? Only saw him on utopia tour , the year ???? in Scranton,PA. CYC...

[@dexterdog717]

Stop getting hung up on the fucking Hall of Fame. It sucks and doesn't mean anything. You don't want him in there. I wish the place would go out of business. Music is not sport. You can't measure it unless you want to want to count # of records sold. Is that what you want?! If that 's the case then Lady Gaga blows Todd away. Do you believe that?! No, I didn't think so. The hell with the hall of shame.

[@bjfishes]

nallly j

[@johnodonnell5840]

Jude, watch TR's commencement address to the students of Berklee School of Music. It's on You Tube (2017). He explains it himself.

[@jacih341]

1981? With the Triangle program & the ping pong balls that came down from the celing. Still got both.

[@dempseysdad]

@@dexterdog717 complete agreement. i always use the example of the monkees beating jimi hendrix

[@Luellen.24]

Perfection!

[@golds04]

PLEASE RELEASE A FORMAL RECORDING OF THE WORK WITH THE GRAT MET. ORCHESTRA. PLEASE TODD- YOU CaN DO IT! N

[@roellassche1403]

It's about THIS evening in Amsterdam;magic,the rest with Utopia doesnt matter: just listen,you won'nt hear this in again in AMERICA:to far one...

[@tonyvandergaag8765]

Roel, still a big mistery to me why these shows, apart from being part of a 'bonus disc', are not released as a complete 'Todd & Metropole' 3 or 4cd boxset. I mean both years the shows were recorded with topnotch NPO mobile recordingstudios and broadcasted live on Dutch radio. This should (still) be heard in full by Todd's fans all over the world. Apart from that the orchestra, having been in some financial diffilculties lately, could use the royalties of these recordings for sure. So i wonder who's sitting on the mastertapes preventing them from being officially released???

[@glennmorris8562]

Listen carefully to the rundgren understanding of Philly r&b- and yes Todd - we both miss the new York tendaberry

[@jonathanstoutenburg8634]

It is great, but the audio and camera production didn't do a great show justice. I do love that Todd encourages his audiences to sing along. The brass arrangements were in great!

[@imautopian]

you can never own someone. todd said.

[@larrymm1963]

ToDD is way cooler than the Rrhof I love hearing this and seeing it LMM

[@BritIronRebel]

The 5th song is titled "We Gotta Get You A Woman"

[@artinheaven4572]

What a pleasure this was to watch and sing along with. Was this the whole gig or are there more songs ?

[@dianefranco1846]

I think the song is after he does Hello Its Me, but before Property in the 2012 Orchestra Concert....It is about him sining to omeone "Who doesnt care"., I think it starts with "I was your Champion Horse"...than something about if I were blind would you b my eyes than its back to you don't care...and it ends with that too, You just want me to fade away.....it is so beautiful, and I am trying to find the title of it.....? ,

[@MyyyTunes5]

Diane Franco Huh? I have all of the titles of the songs listed...!!

[@sarastromseth-troy6983]

+Diane Franco The title is "Pretending to Care." It is from his 1985 album 'A Capella.'

[@michellerjackson5776]

"Pretending to Care" is one of my fave TR tunes from when it first came out..

[@GFHVB4]

WOW!!!

[@Debbie_George]

🙏🏾

[@csid197]

and look like i know what im doing Todd Rundgren I think deserves alot more respect from the conducter in particuly in the intervierw with radio 6 todd says in rehersals it was hard to hear everone playing but in the show it all came together the sound and all my response to that is the orchestra doson't want you to hear the half butt efforts i bet Todd put up with alot for this and i give him all the credit Todd is the profesional Here ok enough of my negative thoughts thankuMyyyTunes5

[@ChasingRainbows67]

Hello It's Me Todd

[@brianmerrick2045]

What is the name of the first song?

[@foxbor0]

How come his voice stays the same as he moves away from the mic at 25'39"?

[@k3rm1t32]

I saw that too!??

[@mjwestie2]

+foxbor0 its a condenser microphone designed to boost the low volume and clip the extreme top end. this is not out of the ordinary!

[@fishdisher6181]

Sid Demello you really have no idea do you?

[@shhen1]

Bass player isn’t Kasim but he’s good

[@pdmarie63]

Absolutely fantastic!! Could use some undies though, ya?

[@lauraladrondeguevara127]

O como se escriba; justice

[@jamiewesson898]

this version of love of the common man doesnt work for me

[@csid197]

How many shows has Todd performed with the Metropole Orchestra Amsterdam,was this a one time event in 2011 and a show in 2012 because i see different post's with the date of 2011 and another one with nov.11,2012 as far as this goes Todd and the selection of songs are fantastic,the audio seems to be grade A but the audience clapping/cherring after ea. song seems to be 50/50 real enhenced and one last thing the conducter with his head looking down at the music sheets,he sucks, i can swing a stick

[@Joshualbm]

Not a medley. They are the entire songs. And the corny "One" bit, let that one go.

[@michaelware3970]

it's a toss up what is more what is more disgraceful, the artists that should be in but aren't, or the ones who are, but have no business being in there, rendering the r&r hall of fame a joke!

[@lauraladrondeguevara127]

I don’t care,

[@lauraladrondeguevara127]

Justist

[@lisamoroney3036]

Todd. Pls stop singing.