The Verb To Love - Utopia

[@thomassartwelle2836]

Recently discovered 2 years ago (Todd with and without Utopia). Has now surpassed all my favorite bands as my #1 favorite !!

[@llkoon]

I was 15 when I saw this live............ I am so blessed to have grown up with the best music, raw, real, live, beautiful, meaningful ...................music......... cheers.......

[@phaedradg]

I was 19 when I discovered these songs through the live album "Back to the bars". It opened up a new world for me, I was blown away. Very underrated artist and band.

[@JennaP46]

Todd is so incredibly awesome, always has been,and still is..:) I fell in love with his music 1972,and I cannot forget him.

[@EdwardJordanTheOriginal]

Sends chills down my spine.....Rundgren is the greatest

[@jogoi]

This song is so good on so many levels!

[@kingkongkevin507]

Incredible

[@edwardthomas5073]

Timeless. I listened to Todd back in the day. Still top shelf to this day.

[@brucemcfarland3278]

WOW, this song still sends chills down my spine!!! (40 years later!!) Loved Todd since his RUNT days and Faithful is still one of my favorites of his, solo or with the boys! Gotta say as a singer and musician myself, (And a Todd Freak), THEY ALL FREAKIN "NAILED IT" HERE ON THIS ONE!! Musically AND vocally!! (And all live too!) LOVE ME SOME TODD!! Thanks Dan for all of these spectacular posts!! Brings back so many heart felt memories for me! I STILL remember my first Todd concert at the "old" Chicago Theater back in '76! Tickets were $6.50 & $7.50, sure wish I could go back in time and live it all over again!! Thanks again Dan, you da man!!

[@scottclute7443]

Only Todd could perform such a beautiful ballad!!

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

one of my favorite Todd songs.

[@lemmno]

close your eyes then, but remember to open your ears & heart. Peace

[@bungalowmo]

I have always loved this song. The words are truely a mile apart from anyone elses idea of "love". So real & so deep.

[@BenCulture]

That's some good live singing. The harmonies may have an off-key moment once in a while, but it's real -- just a few guys singing, not 24 tracks of the same guy singing in unison and harmony with himself. Not to knock what Todd does in the studio, of course, he has to do what he hears in his head -- but it's damn near impossible to replicate onstage with just a few guys. Utopia do a damn fine job here.

[@johncaldwell1625]

Todd would probably be the first to tell you he doesn't have a great voice but he knows how to work it. It may not be perfect but he has this sweetness in his voice that you want only the best for him.

[@debbbb2561]

Ben Culture I think the dissonance is purposeful.

[@debbbb2561]

I think the dissonance is planned.

[@WinstonTexas829]

You're right. It's real & unprocessed. Also monitoring was very hit & miss. back in the day.

[@espo2199]

Man, I just `needed to hear this song today. I've seen Todd at least 20 times and this is by far the best live version I've ever heard. It still gives me the chills and brings a tear to my eye when I think about the women I was in love with back then. Damn I miss her. Todd you are and always will be the best. Thank You.

[@joelwest2585]

I can't help it to think that Prince found his sound when he heard Todd's

[@scotthirschler793]

I want more!!!! Hate to be greedy but I NEED more. One of the nicest postings ever, thanks!!!

[@HarryRunt]

This entire channel is ALL Todd, greed works for me, heh

[@JennaP46]

+HarryRunt danu I'm late but I truly am grateful for your posts and Todd Rundgren greatest from so long ago :)))

[@marygleason7815]

mesmerizing.....

[@EastmanD]

Todd's voice here is so strong...absolute control. The band so tight and on top of it. Two of the biggest exclusions from the R and R Hall of Fame are Rush and this guy. Rush has been taken care of..now it's Todd's turn. Absolutely absurd given his writing, playing, singing and record production abilities. Multi-talented is a term too often used without actually having merit...not this guy...rock and roll hasn't made many at all like Todd Rundgren.

[@birage9885]

Eastman, absolutely agree, grew up with Todd's music, he is well deserving given his talents, hope it happens....

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

Oh yeah

[@geneford6243]

Todd's been on record several times, he would not accept.

[@lisaperciavalle9736]

Todd is unique! The Hall are idiots and prove it over and over again by their ignorance.

[@The88poppies]

Todd's too good for that phony institution. He doesn't need their validation. He is loved by his true fans and that's all we need. The ❤

[@veronicalake2751]

Todd Rundgren is WONDERFUL at His Making songs & Getting His Music Out to The public.! 🇺🇸😊👍🏼

[@Flavum]

I've always admired Willie's ability to play for the song, much as Ringo has always done. This song shows it perfectly.

[@bostonlucy]

This song is on my phone. Love love love!

[@CenterTownBoy]

Simply amazing.

[@BenCulture]

Somehow I just woke up at my computer (I own a VERY comfortable chair), and listening to/watching this clip is officially the very first thing I did today! This perfomance amazes me. I've listened to the album Faithful about, oh, I dunno, maybe forty (40) times, and it seems like the kind of song that wouldn't necessarily be TOO hard to record in the studio with the right kind of musicians, but to pull it all together live would seem to be a much different proposition!

[@mickeywalken]

This, is the meaning, of the Verb to Love! Please call home, please don't leave us alone. Learn to sacrifice. Love

[@1mikera]

You hit another one out the park Harry

[@wait4waits]

Wow - this takes me back. So good - just soooo good.

[@charlesmann5516]

Utopia , todd and the Band are so together in this as ONE!

[@kbendat]

As timeless as ever - great version

[@satoshi0604]

great song! amazing!

[@ElisaSilva-r3x]

Um sonho❤🎶

[@gravano2]

Sounds perfect live , great vocals all around .

[@chrissnyder6787]

Such a great song. Thanks for uploading.

[@charlesmann5516]

Such Great lyrics and Harmony rolled into One Todd...

[@melissaschroeter161]

love decides to see...... a one tha t feels as they do ... not owned ... by either one...... not controlled ..... shared ..... love.... that become a love for each one ... to be who they are ....... listened to .... tried to be understood... respected ..... knowing we will be for each other .........always.....

[@DizziNY1]

Love Utopia

[@margiculhane9947]

Thank you for sharing this gem...nice way to begin 2020!

[@Autoxdriver]

Just wow. LOVE this performance. Better than the studio version. I just wish the video and audio reproduction was up to today's standards. I'd happily pay for a HQ/HD version.

[@janc819]

beautiful

[@JennaP46]

I'm sure we are all still here listening to Todd :))

[@imautopian]

Yes yes and hells bells,yes we are. still there?

[@fritstimmersr4293]

Yes we do

[@judiheath5352]

If not, we certainly should be !!!

[@michellerjackson5776]

2021 still in love with Todd's music~ Thankful I saw him in 2019♥️👏👏👏👌💃

[@jamespriest9658]

This utopia lineup is like what, best band ever.. if u know a 4 piece that sings like this and is anywhere near as tight musically, please let me know. Wait another year!!

[@artmchugh5644]

Utopia is here !!!!😁😁😁🎤🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁

[@MrAdhelms]

harry thank you god bless .art

[@michellerjackson5776]

Came across this posting..randomly certain Todd's song come to mind..Haven't heard this one in awhile.All the best, and Thanks!

[@incognito7479]

Look up the word ‘innovation’ you’ll find the name Todd Rundgren. Noone does it better. Love this master man.

[@Clayton139]

Timeless Music!

[@judiheath5352]

Todd is still the BEST !! I'm w/ Jenna and Edward , and the ones who have been there for oh so many yrs. His singing, writing, arrangements, the numerous mastering of instruments, etc.etc., cannot be matched- by anyone !! Anyone who has ever worked w/ him knows he is the BEST. "The Verb 'To Love' " is just yet another example of how awesome he is at expressing himself! If so many more people thought like he does, this world would be in MUCH BETTER SHAPE !!! LOVE YOU, TODD !!! NEVER GIVE UP !!!!!

[@jamespriest9658]

It's only just a game.. been riding the TR train since 197_ whaaawhooo and wow still TR straight up best ever, and I love PF

[@tiagorabelo7396]

Unbeliveable !

[@DanstykMusic]

Thanks Harry.

[@craigcasserlie1344]

Put Tod in the R+R Hall of Fame already! What the he'll are you waiting on?

[@caswallonandflur692]

R+R hall of fame is a total waste of time . It don't count for shit

[@rickdoogie749]

The R&R Hall of Fame is irrelevant except for hit-makers and darlings of the press.

[@Flavum]

Todd's not interested.

[@julianjohncraft3091]

True: Todd is VERY not interested.

[@jefffirnhaber6250]

Todd Rundgren is in a class of his own he is so far past that with his caliber of talent it would be an insult to add him to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@s.s.athome7982]

Love this. The man knows how to breathe.

[@apseudonym]

deeply attracted to RA era todd

[@melissaschroeter161]

it is the one that is looking that decides.... if love is cold or a one needing to find a dream..... of where love will take you...... to find you.... a warm heart finding ... no tricks.... in a love that wants to be seen....... as a one that will love you...... an active love...... is that verb enough.... a center of a predicate and expresses an act ... occurrence ... or mode of being... a grammatical word... as in I love...... a one ... that could be you..... the technical way to love ......as defined in the Dictionary........ but is love more ... that is felt ..... and held ...... listened to and heard that makes the heart feel and see a one they are attracted to ...... is that love ... or a definition in a book....... in other words the one that turns you ... on .... that is love ....... that will make us love ...... and be an attraction to someone .... wanting us to make love with them.......it can be scientific ...... or passion....... you decide the love you want to be in love with ..... hope you find the passion of love ...... that makes you scientific....... education we find the scientist we make passionate love with ....... will he get it ..... the love part ??

[@flynntaylor5459]

I hear a little Daryl hall in there. Always thought Todd had a lot of soul in his delivery too.

[@kimjasso9953]

It's that Philly sound.

[@gatordcy]

Saw Todd tonight in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. He opened for Daryl Hall. Todd's voice certainly isn't as strong but he didn't disappoint. Utopia fans were in the house. Daryl Hall was excellent. His band were the musicians from his show, Daryl's House.

[@markthompson2258]

Todd has more soul than all the hip hoppers and rappers put together

[@ifeelafool]

apples and oranges..

[@kellywelch9653]

😍

[@abbylags3288]

If I could of married any Rock star it would of been you.

[@davechae5890]

U. Very smart❤

[@Clayton139]

I like it !

[@tompirosok9497]

Todd is so very unbelievably incredible here, even while the back-up vocals faltered.

[@ValiantFerguson]

Wow

[@HarryRunt]

I swing a Big Bat...heh...THX mikera

[@bfranklin4302]

Love is the audience

[@reisagerber5515]

Todd, one person can...and it's you. Kick OUT, kick it in...sh...

[@TruthIris]

Real Music in Real Time

[@beardyfreak]

Todd the God!

[@imautopian]

You got to hear me some how.

[@imautopian]

Todd for President!

[@davelivingstone1079]

My mate John used to say Todd is God !!

[@MommaHub1966]

I love Todd Rundgren

[@imautopian]

Hands off bitch,he's all mine. lol jk

[@bfranklin4302]

And I'm an artist still trying to find it

[@damarmar1001]

Loved his latest song Tinfoil hat lol

[@imautopian]

lol it had be said.

[@tammiprice4472]

Crying

[@erinwolfedoyle2841]

Oh, that hair!

[@WinstonTexas829]

Todd pre-burglary was on another level.

[@kimjasso9953]

3:30 Pure Heaven.

[@jamespriest9658]

Freaking Hoover, just just acknowledge

[@stevenmeredith4763]

Total Hall & Oats b4 H&Os!!

[@birage9885]

Hall and Oates got nothin' on them!! LOL!!

[@bfranklin4302]

I've had a residence

[@zzyyxxo]

oh Todd. Sigh.

[@bfranklin4302]

Bang bong

[@RobertfSullivan]

RFS Israel *

[@bfranklin4302]

Todd the toad

[@RobertfSullivan]

RFS

[@bfranklin4302]

Utopia is selflessish

[@DizziNY1]

Too bad Tood got materialistic. Sad

[@kevinwalsh6172]

Huh?

[@ellamcintyre1]

Prefer album cut rather than see them in their clowns outfits

[@marygleason7815]

seriously? get a clue.....

[@markpriester]

those outfits are from that period

[@JetEarlewood]

Gesus. 1977/78. RA TOUR.

[@RobertfSullivan]

RFS

[@RobertfSullivan]

RFS