Todd Rundgren - Compassion (Live)

[@incognito7479]

Todd has penned the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@barbaraarnzen5181]

Indeed! ❤️

[@cherrypie70]

My God I had forgotten what a gifted man he was. Takes me back to a kinder gentler time

[@moonbeanification]

There's just nobody like Todd ❤

[@pianoremindervideos4699]

This song is LOVE!

[@sarahkelly6434]

One of those rare live performances where the authentic beauty shines from the voice of the singer. No vocoder or effects... just a voice and honest lyrics.

[@70sladyalways25]

So glad I grew up with Todd’s amazing music. Such a talented musician, songwriter and singer.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Every song Todd has written is relatable, beautiful, meaningful and defies the limits of time!

[@stripervince1]

One of the best talents of the rock era 1970 2000. Great musician singer songwriter producer. A wizard, a true star

[@RickyBirdwellSr]

My Brother and I were fortunate to be in Akron when Todd performed the Wizard A True Star live! I think it was 2010.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

IMO one of my favourite Todd Rundgren songs

[@hazelgoodshepherd9315]

I was so worried that meeting this man personally would destroy my perception of him as a genuinely humble and peace-loving soul. Boy, was I wrong for ever doubting him.

[@Barefoot433]

Goes along with exactly what I said above, though I’ve never met him. You know he’s a humble, dedicated family man. Less of the ego and more of the talent than most, I say.

[@lepidodendron99]

This song is my favorite Todd Rundgren's. If people would LISTEN to the words, perhaps the world would be a better place! ❤

[@Wise-Lady-La-Aura]

Oh, I love you, Todd. You changed the world with this song. Listen to it to feel more compassionate on those of us who have been less fortunate in our lives. What a beautiful song, what a beautiful man.

[@lennyzenny8055]

You are an equally beautiful woman for having the perception to recognize this. Thank you for the insightful comment.

[@lennyzenny8055]

PS there is a better version on Todd Rundgren live at BBC. The mix here seems digital (which I hate). The analog BBC recording is better. Give it a listen and see.

[@pattyfreeman5819]

that was great..I swear,whenever I l it strn to Todd Rundgren sing..his songs do something to me spiritually,physically..His music is so special..

[@cherrypie70]

We certainly need this message at this time

[@Valboy380]

I LOVE this man and his music. Absolutely brilliant gift sent straight from Heaven. I weep every time I play this song 😂

[@lepidodendron99]

I have been smitten you since I was in high school. You were playing with Nazz. Now in my seventies, I still am! My hero!

[@PerlGirl-xc8kb]

Me too❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharenwatson7352]

I grew up only knowing one song...after watching more clips, I must say that he's one fabulous singer, amazing guitarist, incredible song writer/producer and performer. The backup singers are top class. This clip is amaaaazing!!

[@claudiamoore7929]

Todd is always amazing he is always A Cut Above and Beyond and you know what I come from a rock and roller background back in the early seventies and I jumped a barricade in Central Park to try to meet him to meet him and it was his birthday and he said off of fireworks display I will never forget that moment in time not to mention all the beautiful music that this man has perfected over the years

[@mortcohen3440]

Possibly the best version of Compassion - and as a Zappa fan also great to see Flo and Eddie on backing vocals - this much talent on one song ?? amazing

[@hippydippy]

This performance never fails to slay me... Flo & Eddie too. Perfect.

[@prezooom4307]

Weren't They once with Frank Zappa ???

[@Phoebedumplings]

Originally in the turtles.. happy together

[@bluewren65]

His soaring vocals and deep humanity always gives me goosebumps!

[@suesutton9226]

Me also! He is one of the most talented artists in the industry for sure!

[@michellerjackson5776]

Todd fan since the late 70's. This is such an awesome song.. I have seen quite a few TR shows. Lyrics to this beautiful song should be in everyone's mind.. 'World would be a better place. All the best in 2017.

[@davimorais4738]

All the best for you in 2018. One year later :)

[@ChristopherLuhn]

Nazz fan from 1967. Great music that has held up exceptionally well.

[@michellerjackson5776]

@@davimorais4738 Best to you now in this crazy 2022

[@inktime]

I was in my early twenties when TR first released his greatest music. I loved it then and still do now that I am 72. What I didn’t get at first was his absolute creative power. He is so intelligent and articulate. Love him and don’t really know him but his music speaks for him, all we have to do is listen and appreciate.

[@claudiamoore7929]

I'm so glad to see what you posted because I'm a 71 year old woman just close to your age and I have always enjoyed everything Todd Rundgren has ever done a very underrated performer

[@victoriagrove5344]

Todd’s music…All classics!

[@ttidforever7416]

This song is the essence of me, Even if i know i can be broken by it sometimes. Giving of your Heart fully, and having that same kind of Love for others is exhausting, but much more rewarding, than waiting for the next person to hurt you and closing yourself off. Todd really feels this one, and i do as well, bless him, and everyone here who adores this song as much as i do.

[@suesutton9226]

I only just found it now but already love it - in fact there is nothing I have heard from Todd that I dont like/ love

[@andypandy3110]

Todd has been my mentor and inspiration in my music and dance career, for many years. I thank you, Todd, for this and so many other wonderful songs, musically, and excellent lyrics. Re: Compassion...."Why can't we all just have "Compassion", for this world would be so much better. Amen????

[@MisterHansome]

It is somtimes suprisingly easy my friend. One just have to do IT. Have compassion.

[@artmchugh5644]

Good point !! Pretty woman !!😄😄😎🎸🎸🎼

[@fritstimmersr4293]

Amen

[@barbarabermingham9385]

Todd 💋 Talented & Gorgeous ♥️💜💯🌷

[@sawinfield6136]

so shinny, so young. That's the Todd I fell in love with. I still love the guy

[@jettramel]

Only me makes 130 likes? I got Healing in High School, listening to music no one around me was or would listen to. I didn't even know Women listened to Todd as a kid, it was a lonely existence. I love this song.

[@michaelalamancini]

in my late 20's I thought Healing was amazing...gave it to a coworker to try overnight. he came back the next day laughing hysterically ..... he thought it was the most pompous asshole recording he ever heard. That did not help our working relationship ;-)

[@janetdepalma8683]

I think many of us try to share this music only to run into a brick wall. Some art is not immediately available. You have to work at it and listen until it unfolds for you. Todd Rundgren needs more than a passive listen. You either get it or you don't. My husband took me to a Utopia concert in 79 or 80. I was five years into a lifetime listen, and now 41 years into a very happy marriage.

[@lepidodendron99]

Love this song! Denise a friend of yours and mine, said she wanted it played at her funeral. She has long blonde, tall and slender. She would sit with your mom at your concerts. ❤

[@Chrisamusic1]

Going through the hardest time in my life at the moment. Being erroneously judged and getting not an ounce of compassion from anyone. The lines here "You'll get no judgement from me, I can only feel compassion and if that's what you need, I will give you my compassion" are ripping me apart. Coming from Todd's wondrous, soul touching voice, I feel as if he's addressing me - and God knows I'm so very grateful. Thank you Todd. ❤️

[@jimwilson5148]

Oh, how I know that feeling. I truly believe Todd's music saved my life. Please hang in there, and know that there are people that understand.

[@jimmiegarcia492]

Sometimes it seems God is sending messages to us thru Todd, makes me wonder.? Thank You.!

[@durango8882]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@suesutton9226]

I was literally just thinking this very thing, this man is SO talented- it has to be a gift from God ....1st time hearing this but I am a massive Todd fan and have 3 of his earlier albums but want to get all of them eventually .....it's a shame I live in New Zealand as I would love to see or have seen him in concert and he is one person I would really love to meet as he is so passionate and talented ❤

[@michellerjackson5776]

Appreciating this most meaningful song in 2021~ Hope others listen again as well! Lord knows we NEED MORE COMPASSION 🙏⚘

[@suesutton9226]

Same here in 2022

[@michellerjackson5776]

Sue Sutton ~ Indeed!!

[@michellerjackson5776]

Todd's song 🎵should be our National Anthem these days- IMHOP💞

[@Smilindog50]

Todd. Saw his live performance of "Healing" a couple of years ago; wonderful!

[@joystrickland4807]

Imagine a 6 year old girl singing your songs??? My baby granddaughter sings all your songs because I sing them to her!!💕

[@claudiamoore7929]

Absolutely marvelous reaching and teaching Beyond Our Generations

[@stevensunn]

such lyrics - so true - so beautiul

[@superfuzzymomma]

Flo and Eddie! - Listen People!! _ Learn This ..Compassion!!

[@lioness5953]

Love Todd since 1976

[@Barefoot433]

Todd is so much more Musically, technically talented than Steven Tyler; and so much more a better father, husband, and family man. Such a wonderful human being. In fact, he’s so decent and humble that he probably doesn’t even want this comparison from me, a fan who understands music composition. But, I so hope you get a chance to read this, Todd.

[@suesutton9226]

I completely agree!❤

[@friedalove1315]

You gave me life tonight. Thank You. Listened to. this a thousand times, hadn't seen this concert.

[@inktime]

He’s been through a lot. It’s in many of his songs.

[@FFFflyer]

Great song- great artist...

[@pleiadian13]

He sings it still at 70 yrs of age in Melbourne Saturday 27th Oct 2018 after Todd-a-Roo in Sydney. Beautiful. Check out Todd Rundgren Radio on FB for postcards from Melbourne. You have to join group.

[@sallykeenan402]

Fan forever!

[@suesutton9226]

Me also!

[@LastTree]

I take this song so to heart. Remember sending a triangle ra letter to Todd. This was his answer.

[@jeanetteredmond672]

My fAv,love him🎉❤

[@tapeinosG5011]

Todd Rundgren June 22, 1948 He has three children: Rex, Randy and Rebop. Rundgren had a bad relationship with his father, and was determined to be a better dad to his own kids. He has stated that his children always come before anything else in his life. Todd cites Burt Bacharach as a major influence. He spent a lot of time deconstructing the songs Bacharach wrote with Hal David that were recorded by Dionne Warwick. 💔 LyRicS You want more, and still more, Until you get more than you ever bargained for. Now its plain, clear as rain, I've seen your symptoms many times before. Lying on your bed of pain What will you have now? What are riches untold in a life without compassion? For there's no winter as cold As a life without compassion. There's no prescription that's sold That can heal you like compassion. Well you tried and you cried, And let your disappointment make you hard inside. You have doubt, you reach out, Still you're the only one you care about. Hiding in your sack of woe What do you need now? For there is nothing so sad As a life without compassion. And even love has turned bad, It was love without compassion. And you don't need what you had 'Cause you did not have compassion. Dying on your bed of pain What will you have now? You'll get no judgment from me, I can only feel compassion. And if that's what you need, I will give you my compassion. Just don't forget about me 'Cause we all need some compassion. Open up your heart So you can start to feel compassion. Get down on your knees, Pray to heaven for compassion. Everybody needs compassion. If you want to be healed Then you know you got to feel compassion Songwriters: Todd Rundgren Compassion lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc

[@suesutton9226]

I love Burt Bacharach,he was one of the greatest, no wonder I love all of Todd's music, he is a genius

[@robdavidson1876]

Wonderful artist !

[@cherylcopus6059]

I would love to meet Todd but I would be so nervous he is real authentic and I've never met him but my sister has. He's just a very special person with a lot of talent My sister Robin and I just seen him twice in the last seven months it was awesome

[@suesutton9226]

He is the one person I would truly love to meet, if only I lived in America and not N Z I would so love to see him live - If u ever read this PLEASE come to New Zealand Todd ❤ we would Love to see you xox

[@mariannevail2767]

Beautiful!!❤

[@hippydippy]

We need it more than ever. Say your prayers.

[@MrArbex]

Amazing song, Great Band and singers

[@gigisanford2809]

Tears ❤

[@apseudonym]

I love todd so much

[@summerhaven32086]

"Sack of woe," interesting lyric. (I'd always heard it as, "psycho ward", interesting both ways as somewhere to be "hiding".)

[@pauldudrich1040]

well sais

[@Linda-fi9pd]

Brilliant!

[@darrenbethell7451]

Awesome song

[@jamespriest9658]

We're do you start were do you stop. Sure there are better guitar players, better singers better tiny pieces of everything. Put it all together, Todd's catalog and is there even a real count of live shows. Best of all time

[@TimCowley-b3j]

True star

[@bostonlucy]

Let's all show some compassion during this corona virus and help each other. Not stockpile 20 cases of toilet paper, but offer to help your neighbour or an elderly shut in.

[@mariocostantini7192]

Todd is the best thing appeared on this fucking earfth.

[@michaelkurtz4447]

Flo and Eddie! ❤😊

[@mpj194]

Si llegase a desafinar sería un desastre. Afortunadamente eso no ocurre y no debe ser fácil cantar así en directo. Increíble Todd.

[@garybackstrom183]

Is there any more fro This concert

[@mary-janebelec9082]

And Flo and Eddie singing backup!

[@garybackstrom183]

Amazing quality Seems I can't find many videos from this time period Late 70s maybe early 80 s Does any one know what year this tour was and how long this line up lasted Thanks

[@michaelalamancini]

80/81 or so? There is also a David Sunburn show where TR played a few songs (Parallel Lines I believe), but it was a similar production (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2ObeJpvfpeXgM0)

[@classicrockstation]

❤❤❤❤

[@mikebtko]

Wow

[@TZKeyz]

Is that Mike Finnegan on organ & synthesizer?

[@DropAnchor1978]

Wonderful performance. Can anyone tell us the year this was filmed?

[@Peter0656]

Looks like Mike Finnigan on Hammond there?!

[@Peter0656]

And Mike Finnigan on keys???

[@jamescarey2367]

Todd where's the hair dye?

[@WinstonTexas829]

Lovely to hear Todd’s peak era vocal before he went for the semi operatic baritone.

[@Frumpyjones2]

Wish Trump could get a sliver of compassion. Love this song!

[@paulhale2880]

Once you have lessened to the Runt, lesson more

[@bradhahn9410]

Todd the profit

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

Prophet?

[@matildewhite8409]

TOTAL

[@makhines431]

Aor

[@sandrafallaque8161]

TODDRUNDGRENVEVO - Why isn't there a subtitle for Todd Rundgren's song "It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference"? ... I THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE. 💯

[@charlesmann5516]

Wow