TODD RUNDGREN - HELLO IT'S ME REACTION (HE GOT SOUL)

[@jeffwarren4938]

Just saw Todd for the first time 7/24...out if the hundreds of concerts I have seen, just phenomenal, easily one of my top ten concerts of all time...man have I missed out. His band is great, and he played two on a half hours...very deep, intricate lyrics...did an Irish folk song a capella..with the bass and guitarist singing harmonies...simply stunning...his voice and guitar playing are still phenomenal. I just can't get over how great he really was...my wife was equally impressed.

[@alfonskifmann3976]

Just Can' t get enough of listening this classical piece of music. Thank you Todd.

[@lindazee]

Hello It's Me was a big part of my summer of 1972. It's such a beautifully crafted song, and makes me feel lighthearted each time I listen to it.

[@muriel2267]

I saw the light is the next logical song to do from him ♥️

[@sjd5750]

"We gotta get you a woman" is a great song by Todd.

[@therickster1389]

Besides singing, he also plays all the instruments. There's piano as well. And this was the very first song he ever wrote entirely by himself. Very talented.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Love this song! Oh yeah, Todd was with Bebe Buell when she had a daughter who he raised as his own. Years later we found out that Steven Tyler was the father of the baby girl, Liv Tyler.

[@paulvon2378]

Classic early 70s produced in Los Angeles/Hollywood sound. Great era. Love that this kid can dig the sound.

[@robertcartier5088]

Damn! I thought I was seeing things! Now it makes sense, thanks! ;-]

[@StevesFunhouse]

Damn, I totally missed your comment and reexplained the same info. Oh well, that's what I get for coming late to the party 😁

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@StevesFunhouse No problem!

[@BosqueBurning]

Wow 🙏🏽

[@doetakemeetuseriously2810]

One of Todd's incredible songs...he can do it all and not sell his soul to commercial radio

[@hungfao]

It's a great song. A different kind of composition. Todd was always a great producer.

[@harveydharma8188]

I was this typical growing middle class humble 15-years old world kid during this classic intricate trending time. And this song marked my love for the Golden Years of the 1970's --- the height of counterculture change for global peace, rock, jazz, folk protest songs, Apple 2e, Visicalc, Yoga and Meditation, higher consciousness book collections, faded jeans, concerts and great jamming parties. Life adventures then were altogether then so easy. Henceforth, the golden year. (please click photo image to play this wonderful KZbin video music) .

[@kathyhodges7054]

Todd played all the instruments 🎺 🎼🎧🎤🪘🥁🎹

[@meheuck]

The Isley Brothers did a really great cover of this song that occasionally gets played on R&B radio during their requested love song blocks.

[@Keedeeg]

This song is so beautiful, it makes me smile each and every time I hear it.

[@doltim]

He did all the tracks, played all the instruments.

[@bangmon1000]

First "I'm Not In Love " and now "Hello It's Me". This reminds me of the Virgin Suicides soundtrack. Great sound track. The movie takes place in the early 70's. It has another Todd Rundgren song "A Dream Goes on Forever" Other songs on the soundtrack : "The Air That I Breathe" by the Hollies "Magic Man" & "Crazy on You" by Heart "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by Al Green "Strange Magic" (ELO) Electric Light Orchestra "Come Sail Away" by Styx "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan "So Far Away" - Carole King "Run to Me" - The Bee Gees

[@EdMan57]

Such a great bass line throughout the song.

[@pjhey947]

My 70s teenager years and endless summers. Thank you 💕

[@bungalowmo]

The late Mark “Moogy” Klingman did the organ proud for you! When you mention the horns, there was a trumpet, tenor sax, and trombone.

[@bigneon_glitter]

👉 Todd Rundgren "International Feel" from 1973. 20 years ahead of it's time. Worth checking out.

[@Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny]

Todd wrote one of my favorite songs from the 70s, originally for his band, Utopia. The version most ppl know is by England Dan (Dan Seals) and John Ford-Coley called "Love Is The Answer". A very soulful song, you should check it out!

[@CodeBleu724]

Todd grew up in Philly along with Daryl Hall. They had a kinship. Todd had a Philly Soul sensibility but didn't want to be pigeonholed in a certain style...the male Carole King. So he branched out into a space-rock style with Utopia in the first couple years of their thing. He trimmed the band down to a four-piece by 1976...but they had a niche audience.

[@tvgator1]

He FINALLY got inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame; so underappreciated....You gotta check out the ISLEY BROTHERS version of this song. ALSO Lamont Dozier Jr's version too...

[@delmar418]

All vocals, all instruments were played by Todd. This was during the time he was taking care of Steven Tyler's daughter, Liv. Liv Tyler, is an accomplished actress now. There's a picture of her in here! He's a blue-eyed sould brother. It's trumpet!

[@johnfields9416]

Multi talented! and a prolific producer!

[@lloyd67lp]

I remember hearing this on the radio.

[@tracybuccola3878]

This absolutely never gets old watchin people react for thier first time to this MUSICAL GEM 💎 I’ve had this in my Musical Rolodex since the day it came out !🤌🏼 🎶

[@debbiedeveau6924]

Can't wait to see your expression brother! Todd is a legend the Best! God Bless..

[@dianequick3127]

This song comprises love and freedom. I like your reaction and especially like your take on the brass.

[@Obamafan6861]

Todd's Bang the Drum. Bang it. Totally different and totally fun.

[@stevenmurano7863]

HUGE rabbit hole if you choose to enter...and i hope you do. Todd is a GENIUS musician, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, producer. this is one of the few big hits he had, but there's a TON of great innovative music he has put out...and still does....covering SO many genre's. one of the reasons he was never huge was, rather than following this album with the same ckind of album, he went TOTALLY in another (very strange...and awesome) direction...much to the chagrin of the rocord company. his thoughts were, he had a great income from producing...didn't NEED to just pump out hits.... please more todd!!

[@richardbailey1295]

I should tell you that Todd Rundgren = INCREDIBLE sound producer.

[@richardbailey1295]

Reaction Request Todd Rundgren album Second Wind song 'Gaia's Crying'

[@3ScotsInk]

"Just One Victory."

[@joannevincent2035]

Man! Your appreciation shows on your smilin' face.

[@minkhollow]

Oh, this rabbit hole can keep you occupied for YEARS. (Yes hello Todd is my all-time favorite I have Opinions. XD) "I saw the Light" and "Can We Still Be Friends" round out his other big pop-ish hits, and you've probably heard "Bang the Drum All Day" at a sportsball event at some point. Beyond that, I will *attempt* to keep this short, but he's been recording for over 50 years and shows no signs of slowing down, so no promises: Baby Let's Swing/The Last Thing You Said/Don't Tie My Hands (Picking one is impossible, but if I have to pick one, it is this one, but picking one is impossible.) Broke Down and Busted We Gotta Get You a Woman Just One Victory Couldn't I Just Tell You (another one with a fun studio outtake at the beginning!) Song of the Viking All the Children Sing Determination Real Man Can't Stop Running Parallel Lines The Waiting Game Hawking The Want of a Nail Change Myself Who's Sorry Now Second Wind I Hate My Frickin' ISP Side jog over to his band Utopia for some other good stuff, most notably "Love Is the Answer." In addition to putting out a ridiculous amount of music, Todd's produced a number of albums (Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell, Stagefright by the Band... whichever Grand Funk Railroad album has "We're an American Band" on it... I think more than one Hall & Oates...). *And* odds are good he's playing most to all of the instruments on any given track. He keeps busy.

[@Jonni1027]

Jill Palmer... I’m right there with you haha! Saw Todd last December 2019 with the Beatles White Album 50th anniversary show in San Diego. Wonderful!!!! And love his most recent 2017 album White Knight... beautiful!

[@Iriscal]

For me, Todd Rundgren is late-90s car rides with Dad in upstate NY. Endless summer days, after-school sports and girl scouts. I don't think a single day went by without Todd playing on his stereo, in the car or at home. "A Long Way and A Long Time To Go" is etched on my memory with a laser printer.

[@CodeBleu724]

For one to "get" Todd, you have to listen to his entire catalog in chronological order. It may take a couple days, but it's worth it.

[@johnmendez2983]

Retired living in Hawaii with his wife owns a Restaurant. Great musician 👍👍👍👍

[@bdonnici]

We Gotta Get You A Woman, next song

[@cherylmaloney8841]

yes you said it perfectly it is a Master piece!!!

[@stephanietip]

My late husband loved this song.

[@maryann1531]

He had great taste. May he R.I.P. 🙏

[@chuckw4947]

When you get back to Todd..... "Just One Victory" or "Dream Lives on Forever".... then with his band Todd Rundgren's Utopia-"Utopia's Theme" and for the full monte ....sort of his personal close to the edge. A Wizard A True Star - full listen for the best result.... Thanks as always for the prime content....

[@Dyannamaree1]

Best song ever!!!!!

[@workingman6681]

I think he played all the instruments in this song. Great song! Brings back good memories! 👍

[@actormanic]

Not on this song. It is on side 4 of Something/Anything, which features songs that were recorded live (in the studio), with session players, in NY. Here is the lineup for this song: Todd Rundgren - lead vocals, piano Mark Klingman - organ Robbie Kogale - guitar Stu Woods - bass John Siomos - drums Randy Brecker - trumpet Michael Brecker - tenor sax Barry Rogers - trombone Hope Ruff, Richard Corey, Vicki Robinson, Dennis Cooley, Cecilia Norfleet - backing vocals Rundgren said it was rehearsed and recorded in less than two hours.

[@emc2614]

If you can get your hands on the liner notes to Something /Anything, it tells the story of what's happening in the studio the day they recorded side 4. It explains all you heard counting in the song, and why. It's funny as hell to read along as you listen to side 4, and makes sense of all you hear on the album.

[@Cavie1974]

I Saw The Light and Love Is The Answer would be other good Rundgren songs to check out.

[@Cavie1974]

How many other rock songs can you think of with a trombone playing background fills to the vocals?

[@bungalowmo]

Can I just say that I cannot believe you found the version with the FULL intro! 🎶✌️

[@sallyramirez5980]

💜 this song since the day it was released.

[@MaginFLORIDA]

LOVE THIS SONG!!! One of my top 5, Absolutely! 🤟🏼✌🏼 thanks! His name is pronounced. T O D D, Just kidding-!!! Last Name pronounced - Rud-grin!

[@trishandrews9302]

" Last Ride " is an amazing soulful sound by Todd

[@1bigrowdy]

Todd was one of brains behind MTV in its original form.. This song is from Something Anything . It was recorded in his apartment. He played all the instruments.

[@toddfan3263]

Todd played everything on the first 3 sides of Something/Anything. There was a band on side 4 which includes this song.

[@nicolehill8275]

Yes! Yes! I loved this song and Todd way back in the day.

[@joelhoulette3508]

The pictures of rundgren and Bebe are priceless. And Liv Tyler also. I wonder if this guy realizes he's listening to one of the best songwriters ever.

[@imautopian]

A lot of these were in Bebe's book.and Todd's too. I think he knows now. ;)

[@trevorholden7423]

Hey Wilburn, Todd did lots of genres, I would luv it if you reacted to 'Last Ride' as he is a beautiful guitarist as well as supreme vocalist.. Luv ya man..

[@Hollingsworth2781]

Great song. So unique. Classic sound that has never been duplicated.

[@Alewifes_Husband]

I Saw The Light, and Hello It's Me were the first things I heard from Todd Rundgren. Open My Eyes with The Nazz was the next. I'd love to see Chod react to Open My Eyes!! 2:30 of pure energy! EDIT: Oh, I forgot "We Gotta Get You A Woman!" another from the same period, pretty big hit, great song.

[@twwtjohns]

Interesting side note Todd Rundgren produced Grand Funk Railroad's 'We're An American Band' Album in 1974.

[@lextek.]

Fun fact (sorta), the little girl in those photos in now the Actress Liv Tyler. Todd's girlfriend Bebe Buell had a fling with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and though Liv knew at an early age that Steven was her biological father, Todd raised her and she regards him to this day as Dad. As the saying goes: Anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a Dad!

[@victoriagrove5344]

Todd is the best!

[@Iriscal]

If you like Todd, check out his 1975 album, Initiation - particularly the B-side, A Treatise On Cosmic Fire. Listen from start to finish, it's a half-hour prog-rock epic, and it will BLOW YOUR MIND.

[@bryanforis1839]

Watch where he lives Hawaii then you know what a voice does for you produce lots of music

[@keithneale3055]

“I saw the Light “ and “We gotta get you a woman “ should be the next you react to.

[@mickeyhank]

It was great to see you truly enjoying that Chod! Todd is terrific, One of my favorites. Some suggestions: “Just One Victory” from his band Utopia, the version off of the “Another Live” album. “I saw the light”; “ Love of the common man“; “A Dream Goes on Forever”, Live from the album “back to the bars“. “Love is the answer“; “couldn’t I just tell you“; “buffalo grass“;

[@historyguy5942]

Love the way he takes it up an octave for the last verse.

[@debrabeck9630]

Man, I’m so glad you like Todd! His music is part of the soundtrack of my life, especially the early years. Still taking a look through your reactions I have missed, and it’s a whole lotta fun! Thanks, man.

[@KevinRCarr]

In my opinion, Todd R wrote and performed two of the best pop songs of the early rock era, in this one and I Saw the Light.

[@womanonthinice1276]

Yeah baby!!!!

[@christinerobinson548]

If you love organ, you will want to hear Lee Michaels "Do You What I Mean?"

[@voxsupreme]

I Love Your Todd Rundgreb reaction! And Your Love of the Hammond B3 ... Wow, what an instrument, handled the right way it sounds as if it was connected to some heavenly sphere! Anyway, You asked for more Tpdd songs: A very powerful pop song is his "Couldn't I Just Tell You?" from his first album "Something - Anything?", a doouble album where Todd plays all the instruments on three of the four album sides. I saw Todd in 1976 with his band "Utopia" i Stockholm, Sweden - my hometown. I was blown away by the groups musicianship and lively antics on stage. And as I was reporting the show for my local newspaper I also shot both black and white and color pics. Very cherished images today 45 years later. So, happy listening to Todd Rundgren - he is truly one of the Great composers - although somewhat undervalued and a little forgotten.

[@jlinardi]

Thanks for a great reaction to my all-time favorite musician! For more soulful material, check out Todd's "Nearly Human" album (Parallel Lines and Hawking are nice tunes), or damn near every other album of his.

[@ArniePorter]

Off his amazing album Something Anything. I think he played every instrument on the album. Amazing talent.

[@stannous]

Thanks for this thoughtful detailed review. The first three sides of this album (Something / Anything) Todd played all the instruments and performed all the vocals. There are couple of power pop type songs (I Saw the Light and Couldn’t I Just Tell You) that are on those first three sides. The fourth side of this album was recorded in the studio with a group of musicians, many recruited right before the recording. Hello It’s Me was on the fourth side of the album.

[@dragonfly1153]

YESSSSSSS!!! I Saw the Light. Not a better-crafted song out there. Thank you for what you do. Makes me hapoy.😊

[@827dusty]

Maybe the most underrated musician and artist of the 1970s. A great lyricist and vocalist. He is appreciated more by his fellow artists, than many music fans. Extremely talented. Listen to his song, "We gotta get you a woman." It's a excellent song, with an ending that no one expected. Thanks friend

[@mcolford]

Such a beautiful song. And what a great 70's vibe. Loved how you were groovin' to it! And if you love the B3 - check out Fleetwood Mac's Sugar Daddy. Amazing song by Christine McVie, and her organ playing is something else.

[@chrisf.7980]

Something / Anything was one of the first albums I bought with my babysitting money as a young teen when this song made it on radio. You could play it all the way through, front & back, not a bad song on it! That was back in the day when you just can't pick songs at random, what a missed opportunity for artists now, IMO. It is fun hearing them again today, you realize you picked well!

[@bungalowmo]

Yes! Also true with Healing and Nearly Human ♥️

[@HAWK11828]

Nice song. 🗣

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Thanks so much for this🤗

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I have a request. Tower of Power, from their album East Bay Grease. Songs: You're Still A Young Man and Sparkling In The Sand. Thanks!

[@steveandme63]

So Very Hard to Go is amazing

[@lindehughes1773]

I always enjoyed his music 🎶 😌 ❤

[@lynneesposito3227]

Can’t We Still Be Friends is a must 😊

[@emc2614]

Find his double album set titled: "Something/Anything" , and pick any song on the collection. You won't be sorry. Todd is a genius who pioneered electronic music with his early synthesizer use. He also plays multiple instruments, writes lyrics composes, and arranges his own music. But oddly, his audience was never as big as his genius deserves.

[@dyrkeschaefer]

A lot of great stuff from Todd Rundgren. Great songwriter! Also had a side band called Utopia. There are a few really great Utopia tracks, as well.

[@sandraandmichaelfield1602]

Great to hear your reaction to Todd's "pop" side of music!! There are many more to enjoy in Todd's more popular repertoire. However, there is Todd's other very "progressive" side with his band Utopia! From his first Utopia album, listen to the intro song "Utopia" which sets the stage for what is to come. Then listen to "The Ikon", which is the entire side 2 of the album. So much of early progressive rock's origin came from the UK. This progressive rock came from an American artist, before anyone here called it progressive. That introduction will hopefully send you on a journey into Todd's Utopia and solo progressive music.(Check his album "Initiation"). Trust me. You will not be disappointed!! Looking forward to seeing your reaction!!

[@rexrundgren6182]

There’s so much more. Get at me 🤙🏼

[@bungalowmo]

He needs to react to anything off Healing & Nearly Human.

[@dantean]

"Soul Todd" that you want to listen to include: It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference A Dream Goes On Forever Open My Eyes We Gotta Get You A Woman He was a product of the Philly Soul moment growing up that produced Gamble & Huff, TSOP, and many, many others. Darryl Hall is from there, too. Naturally, they're buds.

[@jamiekennedy2382]

Ready for some more AC/DC...video Let There Be Rock way back there with Bon Scott!!

[@HXERkYJclMcKLAWwQW]

You like the Hammond B-3 listen to the Allman Brothers band from Macon , Ga.

[@carrueross2705]

My ex boyfriend gave me that album. I played the heck out of that record. Awwww the 70’s. What a time to be alive! 🦋

[@niteowl789]

If you like brass, you HAVE to check into Chicago!

[@richbumdrop2881]

He wrote a song about a homeless person called bag lady,it's unreal

[@samuelpajoa215]

Great song! Or should i say your generation would say Its DOPE! FIRE!🔥.😉

[@dgodfrey8953]

Another sweet, sweet, sounding monster hit. Love it.

[@xoxxobob61]

Pretty Funky for a White guy huh? Todd is one of those very creative "Souls" who is timeless.

[@neosquid9609]

There is no other musician who has tapped into the variety of styles Todd has... not Prince, Bowie, Lennon or any of them. I feel like you should listen to "Dust in the Wind" next as a compliment to "Hello It's Me".

[@keymack2477]

Thanks for the great reaction! "I Saw The Light" is next. And if you like blindside reactions try "New Orleans is Sinking" by the Tragically Hip and "American Woman" by the Guess Who!

[@garfield122010]

Wow what a song !! You need to listen to I saw the light by him also.

[@jflinn2010]

If you want to hear more of Todd's Philly soul sound, dial up "Fair Warning," from his Initiation album. And he has a Medley off his A Wizard A True Star album that includes 'I'm So Proud' (a Curtis Mayfield gem), 'Ohh Baby Baby,' and 'La La Means I Love You.'

[@denebranda224]

Todd"s first band Nazz out of Philly

[@garfield122010]

You really need to listen to more "yacht rock" as we call it in the uk, Ambrosia are fantastic, try "how much I feel"

[@keithbell9348]

Oh yes! The (extended version?) (Original version?). Whatever it is, my personal favorite. Now, a little background behind this song: Todd was digging this was one girl. I believe her name was Linda. But her father wasn't digging Todd's presentation, particularly his long hair. So he put an end to their freindship. So she had to break it off with him. Hurt, Todd still had her deep in his blood stream. So when he wrote this song, he wrote it as if he imagined her, breaking it off in such a way, that still "left the door open" between them, should they meet again later in the future. In this song- it's her telling him to keep her in his mind.

[@pattykweram2391]

He bought her a pantsuit and her dad chased him away with spraying the garden hose at him - he was the "weirdo with long hair".

[@spacecardinal]

Not really a Todd Rundgren fan, but this is one of my favorite songs forever ❤️

[@rubicon-oh9km]

You're missing out Connie. So many great songs in his canon.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙