NEW 📀 Hello It's Me - Todd Rundgren {Stereo} 1973

1973-74......#5 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #2 U.S. Cash Box Top 100, #17 Canada
Original video edited and remastered with HQ stereo sound.
"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.
"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's songs in this early phase of his career were heavily influenced by the work of Laura Nyro, but in a 2005 interview he revealed that the basic structure of the song was adapted from the introduction of a Jimmy Smith recording:
...the main influence for Hello It's Me was an eight bar intro that Jimmy Smith played on a recording of When Johnny Comes Marching Home. He had this whole sort of block chord thing that he did to set up the intro of the song. I tried to capture those changes, and those changes became what are the changes underneath Hello It's Me. I then had to come up with melody and words, but the changes are actually almost lifted literally from something that was, from Jimmy Smith's standpoint, a throwaway.
- Todd Rundgren, puremusic.com
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.

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[@SkyPilot2012]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@bobbyw1510]

NICE🎊🎉🎆🎇😃😀

[@kellymcgrane2690]

💯❤️

[@Rockdisc]

Say Less!

[@wilsonialanglois4907]

Love this song ❤️ Thanks 👍

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

Todd always gives me that homesick feeling for the 70s.

[@tribzman3977]

No kidding!! Homesick - great way to describe it. God I miss those days and music can transcend you right back to specific times in your life that will last forever. I truly wish I could go back and remain there. I don't need a cell phone or laptop, just simpler less stressful times.

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@tribzman3977 I’m with you 100% simple and good living, I’d go back in a heartbeat ✌️🇺🇸

[@joimoore4164]

Me too

[@rickmanley767]

Yes, exactly!

[@janetaylor8921]

Agreed

[@collarbutton]

It was more fun being 20 in the 70’s than 70 in the 20’s 😂

[@lar7905]

Collarbutton...LOL...At 74 , I'll try to repeat that tomorrow .

[@AndersonKaryn]

that is so clever, great and funny!! 😭♥️

[@rosaduarte8316]

😊👍👍👍

[@JamesRufert-ry7nm]

Cool n groovy

[@rdually]

20 years old in 73 for me can't agree with you more

[@schtuke]

Send me back to 1973, then break the time machine. Who wants to come with me?!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@debbiescott6732]

I've always said that too. I want to go back so badly. Best decade of my life.

[@robertsparks2705]

I'm with ya buddie.

[@charleneinman3625]

Me too!if you find one ..hit me up!

[@Stxg3]

ME, ME, PLEASE!!!

[@FOXFamily05]

His voice is sooooo comforting, clear, and beautiful. Listening in 2024

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

Listening since 1979. 😁

[@icyfire6879]

You should purchase a ticket to one of his 2024 concerts then!!!

[@toddrundgren34]

Hello Fox, How're you doing Thanks for being a fan It's nice meeting you here

[@victordias1840]

I'm from Brazil and I discovered Todd Rundgreen's music thanks to KZbin, his music is timeless

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

@@victordias1840 "hello it's me". 🙏♥️

[@katieking8830]

Oh my! Todd Rungren, whew! Fabulous song ! Who else remembers Midnight Special in 70s!

[@samanthanickson6478]

🙋🏼‍♀️

[@shadestress9898]

I remember 😊😊😊

[@rodhester2166]

missing Wolf man jack and the midnight hour.. cheers to all the great times and music of the 70s.. much better time than today.

[@elliotjones3098]

I watched a lot of that...and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert also...

[@elliotjones3098]

@@rodhester2166 you can say that again...and again

[@trublu71]

Can we go back to 1973? Who’s with me?

[@bigbilltoady412]

I sell all I have, even a kidney to jump on that wagon.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Let's Ride ✌️

[@myopiniononly845]

Still listening in 2024 we had the best music in our era 70's music will never be duplicated

[@wwrk25]

My best friend for nearly 40 years passed away quickly and unexpectedly. Weeks afterwards I was woken out of a dead sleep hearing Todd R. Think of me. The noise the song in my sleep was so loud it woke me up. I was alone ,it was very quiet within the house. Like an earworm I heard in my mind , think of me. I then remembered the dream I just had and the loudness of the lyrics. I knew David had spoken to me. Telling me he's near anytime I want. Miss ya loads David lee.

[@mariannaazeredo4694]

Amo essa música

[@MPCM1776]

There are no coincidences.

[@Skidderoperator]

Demons

[@m4rcos303]

Rip David

[@thomasgriffin8269]

Incredible power our spirit loved ones can reach back into the hear and now and touch us like that.

[@samwalton4598]

I was 12 or 13 when this song came out and it played constantly on the radio. Great memories of growing up in the 70’s! Ultimate freedom and there were no helicopter parents, every house on the block had kids there was always someone to hangout with and play ball, throw Oranges at cars, ride our mini bikes and Go carts. We were always outside building tree forts or getting into trouble of some sort.

[@belle2154]

Amen! Same childhood fun. Oranges at cars 😂🤣😂we did potatoes and wheelbarrows full of acorns thrown in handfuls. Toss the cell phone. Put on TR and go back to the 70s 🥰

[@melissagarza2376]

Awe, I was 2 in ‘72 , but did get to grow up in 70’s & 80’s ! The best music & childhood ever❤

[@DavidHernandez-oc1oz]

Amen

[@Dylancla]

Yep you don't see kids like anymore thanks this heavy push for depopulation by our government and the WEF!!

[@swimlaps1]

Yes!

[@grandmasmurf2915]

Way better than today's music!!!

[@lady-coconut]

The 70s....when a man could wear a butterfly on both of his eyes and no one said anything, just enjoyed the music.

[@MrRondonmon]

They did that "Glam Rock Look" for a different reason. Back in the day if you did not sell albums you wouldn't be around long, so if they did a show, they wanted to be remembered, that outfit was sketched into peoples memories, so they bought the albums because they remembered the name, the outfits, the glam rockers, that why KISS did what they did. Its about EYES ON. Now-a-days with the internet people can become world famous in minutes. Different time. They were nit doing it to be feminine, or most weren't, save for a few like Boy George who really wasn't that good anyway.

[@williamconnell6541]

Really? where i am if a man wore that he'd get the shit kicked out of him! and still applies to this day i'm pleased to say!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

@@williamconnell6541 not much of a Rundgren fan I take it . But you must be that’s why you watched

[@orlandomolina7192]

@@williamconnell6541the hypocrisy though. You’d kick the 💩 outta someone dressed like that. But you’d listen their music still? That’s the kind of shit that annoys me about boomers.

[@ssethsamm]

@@MrRondonmon​​⁠ they dress like that because they liked how they looked. They weren’t all just “trying to sell records.” The look originated from the fact that a lot of those bands liked looking like that. It just happened to be a feminine look. It wasn’t a big deal except to people who hate it when men dress feminine, but that’s their problem. Also Boy George is great, always has been, and they can look however they want, it shouldn’t bother anyone.

[@fightforfreedom5193]

I was a teenager when this song and " I'm Not in Love" by 10cc came out. Couldn't get enough of these two songs. An era when real music was made.

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

I was about 12 and I hated "I'm not in love" could never figure out why someone would want to write a song about that, I found it so annoying 😁. One of my all time favorites though "the things we do for love".

[@winniejohnson5559]

I was 9 and 11 ..I loved both of these songs.. ❤

[@marthman1]

Check out lemon twigs new album 'Everything Harmony' someone under their videos said it reminded them of Todd.

[@pacificchick8750]

Yes! I also loved The Immigrant by Neil Sedaka.

[@danadams6477]

10 cc's 'I'm Not In Love' could easily fit in with the 80's contemporary music. Timeless.

[@gottabighit1]

And to think Mr. Rundgren played every musical instrument in this set ... amazing. 1973 makes it even more stellar., 50 years ago, today.

[@wandaritter5704]

Wow

[@wandaritter5704]

A man ahead of his time!

[@LYLEWOLD]

Didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.

[@duffypratt]

It’s the Brecker brothers on Sax and Trumpet.

[@gottabighit1]

@@duffypratt I stand corrected. On “something/anything? a double album, he played all musical instruments on sides 1, 2, & 3, but not on the 4th, and not on the same side as Hello It’s Me.

[@user-ft6og5vl6n]

Todd Rundgren, a real class act and one hell of a songwriter and performer. He raised Liv Tyler as his own child, even when it was determined not to be his biological child. Now, that's class!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

👏👏🫶❤️👌😉

[@_Tressala_]

I did not know that.

[@wolfeyes9357]

Liv looks more like Todd's then Steven's anyway!!!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

He probably had benefits 😉

[@angelozachos8777]

@@SUGAR_XYLER Gross 🤮,and INTERESTING 😉

[@markefulton]

Longtime fan of Todd Rundgren, since the 70's. Todd's music comforted me when I was a soldier far from home.

[@davep4101]

Same here brother.

[@jarodcrazyindian]

2024 and it's still beautiful, timeless and better than anything out there now. Great memories, sad, happy..

[@normbeaudoin3635]

What an absolutely timeless, awesome song !

[@Mr.Blister1960]

hat's because it's a recording of the famous original. Lip syncing supreme!

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@Mr.Blister1960 - the way the song volume fades at the end is just like the original recording ;)

[@Kat.Evangeline]

My new favorite song bc it makes me cry every time thinking about my unrequeted love - how you say ? They guy who won't marry me. 😢😊❤

[@Mr.Blister1960]

@@Kat.Evangeline Great song, great artist! Thx for teaching me a new word; 'unrequited' - but, I'm sorry for your sad feeling.

[@conservative6759]

was he trans?

[@edjefferson9175]

The sound of this on all the AM car radios....We boomers were so fortunate to grow up in the 60/70s! Beautiful work of art that is truly timeless. I feel sorry for the XYZ generations. Hope you kids figure out how to save life on earth. Good luck.

[@ellap4235]

This Gen X'er is so happy to have been a kid in the 70's. My favorite decade for music for sure, but I also love the fashion. I can remember how exciting 1976 was with the bicentennial celebrations and how patriotic everyone was.

[@WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness]

As an actual Gen Xer I loved the 70s music from my early childhood, but feel pretty fortunate to have been a teenager when New Wave was popular. It was the best time to be a teenager.

[@ChatGPT1111]

My mom got her first car with FM Stereo in '73, a Pontiac LeMans. What a night and day difference. Listened to the KKDJ rock station in Los Angeles. A couple years later I put a Pioneer KP500 in my '74 Mustang.

[@ericmaher6606]

Sadly, no one thinks for themselves anymore. Too many sheep.

[@kevn99]

@@WonderfulWorldofAwesomenessYou’re my age! 56.

[@ronaldheider5664]

The 70s were my favorite decade for music.

[@C.E.K.]

Same

[@debbiescott6732]

1970's was the best musical decade of all time. ❤👍

[@ishcaby1231]

It’s amazing how music is the ultimate time travel. It can transport you to a time and place and re-live moments of your life. Great music great era great memories.

[@OoSpellheartOo]

It's all about frequency and hamony.❤

[@user-ti7yt9vj2f]

Yes everyone who came up in the 70, will always think back when hearing these songs

[@melissat3301]

Can we please go back to the 70s ❤️🎬🎹

[@murraychadwick9362]

I wish every city had a club for our generation to get together and listen to our generations music to dance, sing, converse, smile, share memories 😌. Music is my magic time machine. When I hear a song there is usually a good memory that goes with it. I'm retired now recently suffered a pulmonary embolism..God gave me a chance to continue living. I'm not done enjoying life yet.

[@bubbaputin8100]

That's a great idea

[@user-tb9su2hk2l]

👍✨💜

[@evelyngandara6874]

What a great idea we need places like this just listening to our great music and sharing so many memories too✌🏼🎉

[@lonnaseeley6807]

I’ve been crying for 50 years, every time I hear this song…it takes me back to my first true love, the one that got away 😪💔

[@harleyanne3720]

Me too. I still love him after 50 years.

[@dawnreynolds8338]

I fully understand 💔

[@audiobooksmore3374]

Todd Rundgren is a great talent! In 2023, I can't stop listening to this song! So good!!

[@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach]

I'm with you!

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

He has numerous really great hits like this, I was surprised when I went back and listened how many of his songs I recognized. Really talented!

[@spacecardinal]

Fo sho!

[@Dan-fu8nb]

If I remember correctly side B of his Real Man album was all music with no vocals but it's been such a long time ago I don't know for sure.

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

@@Dan-fu8nb Wouldn't be surprised, very talented instrumentalist👍

[@JustVisiting]

All us 60-something’s grew up in the decade with the best music

[@fredflintstone3956]

Yes, we indeed did. I've tried to explain the 70s to some younger people, and it's just too hard. It was a truly amazing mix of music trying to find a niche, but because it couldn't is what made the decade so special. How do you explain having Black Sabbath, The Carpenters, Joe Cocker, John Denver, Led Zeppelin and the Beatles all in the same top 40?

[@stephenironmonger348]

Amen to that!!

[@johnrush521]

Absolutely amen

[@janetstrothman8087]

Got that right? 👍

[@anushsahakyan6785]

I grew up in Soviet Union without this kind of music, can you emagine

[@Andla_2806]

Might I be the only one who likes the way Todd takes a look at the camera?

[@johnnyzee383]

Exactly!..I made a comment about how he interacts while singing...like he is living the lyrics in real time

[@JaneMaier-n3i]

There never will be music like this again 70,were some of best ever.Todd is a 70,s icon.love his voice so much.

[@jamesthurber4730]

Absolutely one of the most under-rated Musicians of our time! I just love his music!

[@jonjeffries3265]

Who underates him..?

[@toddlavigne6441]

Todd is a brilliant songwriter without a doubt.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Not that “word” again?? 🥱

[@Sacred_Fire]

I didn't know he played piano. He looks like he was part of glam rock.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@Sacred_Fire performance art 🎭 for this particular show; nothing more nothing less.

[@jumboshrimp5193]

America feels like it peaked in the 70s People were still present and musicians had to be able to play.

[@marcuslloyd8218]

Completely agree

[@DianaRussia531]

I call them the American Golden Years. willl never be better than that

[@WookieeMonster]

So glad I grew up in the 70s. Great music like this fills my memories.

[@suemccormack526]

Oh my, I love this song. Breaks my heart a little every time I hear it. Such a talented musician. And who else could get away with performing as a baby owl!!!

[@autk]

Bearsville Records hated it and Todd laughed them off, he was their #1 in house producer, he produced Badfinger and Meatloaf, Bat out of Hell, amongst many others...he could do as he pleased, and he did, nobody was going to tell Todd what to do or how to dress, he's been doing it for 50 years thank goodness!

[@cindytackett7106]

Elton John, Lady Gaga, several actually.

[@NiceKaren70]

Me too😊

[@kurtbergamasco8711]

Todd Rundgen, musical genius!

[@kristinm784]

My God his voice is beautiful Simply beautiful

[@autk]

When he was young it surely was amazing,he still can bring it, but when he was in his 20's like here, simply beautiful, my favorite Musician and flower child that refused to grow up, salute!

[@kristinm784]

@@autk beautiful creature in his 20’s and seems sensitive , sweet

[@autk]

@@kristinm784 absolutely agree, and by all accounts and interviews, many on KZbin, he's a wonderful person, always has been, and what an amazing talent,.. and agree, in his 20's whoa, he was a beautiful creature inside and out.

[@kristinm784]

@@autk ❤️❤️❤️

[@autk]

@@kristinm784 🖤🖤🖤

[@TexasRealtor23]

What a great tune! Bring back the 70s. Best music ever! Take me back.

[@RandallBayne]

Wow the 70s such a great decade,simple life,less stress,great music.

[@TighelanderII]

I think about this topic sometimes and how it relates to an episode of The Twilight Zone in which a guy in the Sixties longs for the simpler life of the Twenties or maybe it was an earlier time. I think there was a lot of stress in the Seventies, but we only remember the good parts. I was in my teens in the Seventies.

[@TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork]

@@TighelanderII I think one reason people think of it as being less stressful was how our relationship with media was different. Nightly news, not a 24 hour cycle. A focus on nationalistic topics rather than world events. Music and entertainment being dolled out by fewer sources, so that there was a baseline of pop culture that most people knew and related to (of course there were always those who would seek out more sources). But it seems like when the structure of society was more simple and less individualistic that we look back at it as being less stressful. Course, I could always be wrong.

[@michaelherle7223]

What can you say ? THIS song is the main reason there are so many Todd Rundgren fans. That and “I Saw the Light” - both from his ultra-classic album “Something?/ Anything”. First saw Todd live in Seattle in 1990, on his “Nearly Human” tour. He did not disappoint !

[@eddysokoloff8738]

I liked "We gotta get you a woman"

[@Bennifm]

"Izzat Love?" - only super extended edition. Edit: Nevermind. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXOZGWYhNqia9E

[@platterjockey]

What? No love for "We Gotta Get You A Woman"? I feel like that song was the inspiration for the Mike Damone character in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High".

[@kyledavis635]

@@platterjockey Rat, just follow my five point plan...

[@mikedag1176]

don't forget "Just One Victory".. Oh yeah..

[@johnhughes8368]

You can't remember 70s radio and not remember this hit playing day and night, capturing the vibe of that era.

[@robertjantz3728]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever and this is a mythical live version of it.

[@scooterbob1408]

Yes, it is.

[@codzy3532]

i agree it is a lovely song 😊👍

[@stacyward4309]

If he were to come on to the scene with those teeth today, he would be crucified on social media and everywhere, actually. What ever happened to people's individuality? Everyone looks the same these days, everything has to be perfect. It's a shame, I think he looks great just as he is.

[@rickl5596]

If by mythical you mean it was not actually live then you are right. I think very little of this performance was live at all. Maybe some of the vocals.

[@OblivionAviator]

Another timeless classic. Another criminally underrated artist. This guy was amazing.

[@crupert23225]

Todd's greatest hit, for which he is almost singularly known by the average person. Sadly, the majority of his work goes unknown and unrecognized. Mention his name these days and most people don't even know who you're talking about, and if you say "Hello it's me", they may recognize that and say "Oh I didn't know who sang that". Meanwhile, the rest of his catalog, which includes numerous hits, lives in utter obscurity. He deserves SO much more respect and recognition. I went to see him live at a small venue a few years ago, and it was awesome. Heard "Princess of the Universe" for the first time and was blown away. I fully expected him to play "Hello It's Me" last in his set, but he played it about the 3rd song as if to say "There's more to my music than that".

[@Dan-fu8nb]

Been a fan of Todd since the early seventy your right he is way under appreciated

[@georgehopper7310]

You are right. He is very talented. Have you seen him on Live From Daryl's House?

[@crupert23225]

@@georgehopper7310 Yep! One of the best LFDH sessions to date.

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

@@georgehopper7310 Also the LFDH work filmed in Hawaii from Todd's house is great!👍

[@harriotteworthington3147]

In the day, “Todd is Godd” was an available bumper sticker… Mother would not allow it.

[@sarahtereapii5184]

63 years old and reminiscing profusely. I was 13 years old and had a crush on a handsome teenage beauty. Lovin’ the memories.

[@toddrundgren34]

Hello Sarah, How're you doing Thanks for being a fan of my musical craftiness, It's nice meeting you here

[@juttalangenecker5295]

I was 15 in 1973, I still get goosebumps,much love!

[@chrisweidner4768]

I remember the effect on my life when this masterpiece came out. Ever grateful to Todd. All the best to everyone. Be kind. Always. Thanks always Todd.

[@lolo672]

“Something Anything”, the costumes, the makeup, the colored hair, concerts at central park, this is the Todd R we all know and love.

[@MojoMama7]

I'm a 70's baby and love and remember this song! Look how the styles have come back! Love living to see it. 😄

[@MK-su6eg]

MM, I'm 63 year old man! what my adult daughters call me, but will for ever be 20...30 years old when ever Todd R is heard. Some tears running down, reminds me of those days, words with so much feelings and experiences. Peace!

[@jackdavis8616]

I too am 63 and the memories flow through me whenever I hear this song.

[@James-ju4bk]

I am James F JR... Todd plays every instrument on this song. He was so much more talented then people thought. Not only does he sing he is an amazing musician. This song always makes me cry. And long for my youth. And True Love. Thank You Todd. Happy New Year Everyone! God Bless You.

[@PaulWilliams66]

Not true. It’s from the 4th side of Something/Anything - the ‘live’ band side.

[@m.g.n4898]

This song is timeless. Love it forever.

[@coffee1207]

I was 15 yrs old when this song came out.. had my first boyfriend.. loved the 70❤

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

I was 13 when this came out and remember listening to this over and over. Good times. I truly miss the 70's. The music, the times, but not necessarily the clothes. Ha!

[@dCaddyshk]

I was 14.😀

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

@@dCaddyshk Good times and a great era. I miss it!!

[@winniejohnson5559]

I was 9😂

[@LeopoldMaysonet]

I was 3, remember listening to this in my dad's car radio✌@@winniejohnson5559

[@TrailHiker52]

I was 8 years old when this song came out. I have always LOVED this song, but I never knew what Todd Rundgren looked like until today. Glad he was himself way back then when it was so much more difficult to be yourself.

[@bettywalker7548]

Wow! This song is 50 years old this year. I was 3 when this came out. Timeless!

[@robertovalenciavalencia4427]

Me tocó🍻🤘🚀🧌⛽

[@Lynn22823]

Me too!!

[@cheryllakin3077]

I was 8. Remember hearing this on the radio in the car on the way to school, and on road trips. Great tune, and musician!!

[@markbrown7913]

The first version was with his mid 1960's band Nazz. Much slower kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnSUnGh_iKh2gacsi=OLKM00j2J58jzfRa

[@ecclestonsangel]

This song really makes me smile. My brother introduced me to Todd Rundgren's music when he was still in Utopia. I've liked him ever since. I'll never forget about 32 years ago, I was putting my 4 year old niece to bed. I sang to her, "Hello, it's me🎶" to which my niece sang back, " 🎶 Hello, I'm your Mini-Me!" We both giggled together. My special nickname for her was Mini-Me because she looked more like me than her parents, lol! I'm still the only one to call her that, even though she's the same height as me now, lol! She'll always be my Mini-Me! Every time I hear this song, I think of her. So hard to believe she's all grown up now.

[@Siskos-pn7nd]

I appreciate this song more today, I am 77yo , starting trying to write songs and arrangements. From a more seasoned poverty, Todd was very good.

[@jayonez137]

The 70’s was the best time to grow up in America. The song brings back so many childhood memories of my dad.

[@tonyedward6909]

A masterpiece. Touches the soul. Brings back so many memories as a young man, both happy and sad, thanks

[@davyanonymous9674]

Same here.

[@toobad9946]

The music was great but the freaky costume added absolutely nothing to the performance. The money would have been much better spent on a dentist.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@toobad9946Todd’s beautiful just the way he is; imperfect is better…

[@Maliceah]

He really pushed the envelope. What a pioneer!

[@oneanddone7992]

Todd is playing all the instruments in the backing track, and in general. A musical genius for singing, songwriting, playing instruments, producing, mixing, videos, on and on. Very few like him on Earth.

[@diamonddog13]

Not on this song. But on most of that album he did.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@diamonddog13 Was is ‘Something Anything’ or ‘Utopia’ can’t remember

[@bigbadbillb]

He didn't need a band...he IS a band!

[@vandalsgarage]

Nope 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

[@FRANKSNAKE71]

@@vandalsgarageyou are correct sir!👍Thanks for the fact check👏

[@ezkohrpyan]

This is such an emotional song to me. It makes me believe in love. This multiinstrumental innovative and very creative gentleman has a heart of gold ! Very altruistic loving man who put hs money where his heart is when it come to professing TRUE LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE. Thank you for being part of our world Mister T.Rundgren

[@blujay9191]

There are probably 6 or 7 songs that whenever I hear them I say to myself, "Yep. THAT'S my favorite song." This song is definitely one of them.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Ditto!

[@lt7378]

I agree. What are others? 10cc “I’m not in Love”is one and Stevie Wonder “My Cheri amour”. These are romantic. “More than a Feeling” by Boston rates high too.

[@blujay9191]

@@lt7378 .. Thanks for the reply .. Those are great songs all .. mostly 60s stuff for me I guess.. Stoned Soul Picnic .. The Look Of Love (Sergio M version) .. Cherish .. Bernadette .. some 70s and later too.. Love Reign O'er Me, Ribbon In The Sky, Only The Lonely.. for example .. others I'm sure would come to me.. I guess it's a lot more than 6 or 7 songs if I actually took some time and made a list

[@lt7378]

@@blujay9191 . I only know the Dusty Springfield version of The Look of Love- which I love. I will have to find the Sergio one now. I’ll also take a listen to the others you mentioned. I do love Cherish by the Association. I know that one. Thank you for the reply too.

[@blujay9191]

@@lt7378 .. I'm a big fan of Sergio Mendes .. Their lead singer Lani Hall has the most sublime voice. They also did great jobs on Fool On the Hill and Scarborough Fair too.

[@alfonskifmann3976]

This Song is just a wonderful, everlasting piece of music, classical

[@edb7907]

Never gets old I'm 55 and parents were jamming to this 48 yrs ago😢

[@johnnyholland8765]

Damn why am I crying? Cause I miss this time in my life and this is the only way I can go back. Music is so powerful to ones mind. It takes you back to another time be it good or bad. This time it is good so good... Thank you!

[@bobbyw1510]

I play this every day at least twice! Stereo sound is PERFECT! A trip back 2 the 70's!

[@brendasmith8203]

Me too ... 😊

[@bobbyw1510]

@@brendasmith8203 🙌

[@winros]

I can play the same song 50 times a day if I like! The song of the day everyday now is Abraham Martin and John and have you ever seen the rain! Everyday for a year at least! 😅

[@bobbyw1510]

@@winros 😎 cool!

[@kathywootton919]

one of my all time favourite ballads! love Todd

[@charlenemack7040]

This man is a pure genius. Thank you Todd for all your wonderful music throughout the years. 😊❤

[@jeffrailey]

Todd Rundgren is one of the most underrated musicians! He’s so creative and an innovative artist. He has influenced one of my favorite musicians…..Lenny Kravitz. 😎🔥🥇

[@roybuckler8112]

Agree

[@boiling16]

They beat this song into our heads so much we grew to dislike it. Now decades later I realize how fantastic it is.

[@falcon4548]

Happens to many songs .. like it ! Like it or else 🫤

[@keithhartman9946]

His influence as a producer and musician can't be overestimated. Thank you Todd,..

[@user-mq6et4nw2h]

I was 9 years old when he sang this and I still remember it on the radio and brings me back to that special time!!!!!

[@jayrussell3796]

When a song just gives you a feeling of longing...

[@MRSlade-hh7xr]

Now this is music.

[@yanricharduk8483]

I love I even made a cover, check it out in my channel Master

[@christopherreid9992]

Oh Yes!!!

[@drew-shourd]

Wow....50 years ago!...he was 25 when he recorded this, he is an amazing writer, instrumentalist, singer, producer and engineer.

[@Kevin-do8bq]

He looks ridiculous but this song is ridiculously awesome. Such a classic 70's gem.

[@truelies3690]

Where were you in the summer of 1972? A great song in a great time in America. Different people different era different time different styles different values different music different country different world, never to return again. Glad I lived it.

[@thatmushgirl]

This is the song that made me fall in love with Todd. ❤️

[@57Jimmy]

Tod and Gerry Rafferty both have such an amazing way to bring beautiful music and lyrics to brighten your soul like no one else!💕

[@mjrussell414]

Love Gerry Rafferty - have his cd in my truck on repeat.

[@jimmercer2581]

Same here.... old Gerry was great... except for stiffing Rafael Ravenscroft on his sax solo on Baker Street...

[@jurrisaddler8427]

This is one of timeless songs. I wish I could go back

[@tangreatmusicyacriso323]

It's Amazing that the First time I Heard this song I WAS 13 Years Old, I'm about to be 64 years old and I'm still In Love ❤️ with this song. He was so Talented ❤

[@kennygr8ify]

The talent of GREAT music!

[@erickhmayer6875]

Everytime brings back the entire atmosphere of that part of 70s life, the people, the environment, the news, the sounds, the old phone apparatus, the coffee, even the smell of the rain and all, etc... my sincere apologies just reminiscing... automatically

[@ItsJustMyOpinion_Really]

No apologies necessary here! This is how I remember this time as well! Thanks for reminiscing with me! I am also a HUGE Todd fan! Especially, the “Something, Anything” album and “Think of Me” which was my first introduction to Todd’s music.

[@cameronbelway3989]

I agree no need to apologize, I love your comment. You captured the essence of the memory!

[@audreysfabric]

Perfectly said!

[@kaptkirk333]

A great time that was so unique, I'm still living in that era!!

[@kaptkirk333]

I don't know anyone who was born between 1958 to 1971 who isn't just a little "Hip" from being raised in that era, a lot of self discovery too, we're not cookie Cutter people!!

[@slappy8941]

I wonder if anyone will be as nostalgic for 2023 in 2073 as we are for 1973 now?

[@TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork]

Of course!

[@fidrat24]

not a chance. Who is going to be nostalgic for monotone chanting?

[@gd3551]

​@@fidrat24I feel sorry for you

[@cthulholmhastur5317]

Doubtful. Music-wise, anyway. Speaking objectively, is today's popular music really evoking the wide range of emotion that the music of the 70's did? Hmm..have to admit, it's rather tough to be objective about it ;)

[@ioodyssey3740]

NO! LMAO

[@karenalexander6518]

I was a teenager in the 70s, best time of my life

[@virginiaknighten4687]

“You know I’d be with you if I could.” What a classic line.

[@luciepatterson3239]

Man, this takes me back to the best time in my life 1971-1974.

[@Easydoesit101]

I was in my last year in Jr. High School, soon High School, WOW, now 72 and almost married 50 years, where did the time go….Fantastic Song….👏👏👏

[@planetlg]

This was one of the first songs I heard on the radio and I fell in love with it. I was 6 years old.

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

A Timeless Masterpiece . The memories are endless with this Song ! Thank You Todd.

[@davidbronson818]

Take a listen kids. This is music. Unlike hip hop and rap that tries to pass itself off as music.

[@johncervantes3666]

This guy is amazing. This song is awesome. Thanks for the music. God bless you.

[@tenderpawsm473]

Except he looked like a chick.

[@joosepkaha1687]

@@tenderpawsm473 He said no homo, I was there.

[@ericseiz2014]

Tender Paws: 50 years ago this was accepted, now its banned throughout the US. They're burning this song! God bless America!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@tenderpawsm473no; that’s just your weird eyes and closed mindedness. It’s called Performance Art; get with the program!😅 Todd is 🥵.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@ericseiz2014 Praise the US for banning this song?! You’re crazy if you accept that far right fascist 💩. Bless you fragile little❄️.

[@althunder4269]

I remember this from back in the day and it's still a great song.

[@herfitness2568]

never ever get tired of hearing this song - takes me back to the 70's as does most of Todds song.

[@ozgamingdotnet]

Reminds me of when I was a little boy. Great memories. :)

[@carajssavannahga8830]

I was 6 years old. and loved this song. Brings back memories.

[@kellywhite3372]

Me too....6 yo.

[@jackdavis8616]

I was 14 years young and still enjoy hearing this song by Todd Rundgren..

[@paulinechapman5669]

Cant believe the number of years this guy has been my go to phenom music maker..bring me up ,,bring me down..its all there..🇨🇦

[@cindypappas253]

Love you Canada!

[@claudiamiller7730]

Such a sweet voice….’70’s everlasting!💕

[@dianepontious]

3 Minutes and 58 seconds of Hello It’s Me and I’m time traveling back to the 70’s. No other song or voice can evoke those beautiful memories for me like Todd Rundgren can. Forever my favorite! Thank you Todd.❤

[@spiritualbeancoffee1031]

I heard this song a thousand times never knowing what the singer looked like. Super talented jazzy timing and very Unique Artist.

[@Ghostdog4]

The most underrated 70s rock musician ! Tremendous amount of talent in him.