1975 tv show.Todds straight down the middle pop star routine is intriguing. a certain friend of mine would probably describe todd as "cute" in this clip :)
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@ChosenWon7 жыл бұрын
He should have been a superstar.
@jswx43935 жыл бұрын
Yes. But, he is in a critical sense, to those who see it that way, anyway...
@joymcreynolds60234 жыл бұрын
He is! 🌟⭐️🌟
@markthompson22584 жыл бұрын
He was it's just that some people didn't know it
@Express-4204 жыл бұрын
first time hearing his music was on That 70's Show
@charlesrast42354 жыл бұрын
But Todd is a...nevermind
@4evertodd16 жыл бұрын
I've been a Todd fan since he looked like this. (showing my own age). I was on my son's You Tube account & thought I'd look up Todd songs. I'm now in heaven. I didn't realize that there would be so many. I just signed up for my own account, & I know I will be enjoying this for a long time. I love to read the comments, & I look forward to reading and replying to more!!!!!!!!! Todd Forever!!!!!!!
@barbaramuniz72716 жыл бұрын
Wow, after all these years I just realized Todd is quoting the scriptures, Creepy! He IS a REAL man. Full of Love...anyone who can accept another man’s child and love them is REAL. I fell in love with him the first time I heard him. “I think I am falling in love with the singer”, Again. XXXOOO
@jaclynwright9717 Жыл бұрын
My Dream Goes on Forever quotes scripture also, substitute the word dream with love or God. I don’t recall the exact verse.
@lemonhandgrenades32228 жыл бұрын
Todd is just a beautiful man, musically and physically. xD
@The88poppies7 жыл бұрын
And spiritually
@mrdrfly83365 жыл бұрын
ew
@lemonhandgrenades32222 жыл бұрын
I'd love everyone to know that my original comment was weird and cringe entirely on purpose. I shall continue to do this, because I feed on people being weirded out. Get dunked on, everyone.
@kristens3793 Жыл бұрын
@@lemonhandgrenades3222 ???? Nothing wrong with your original comment lol
@deborahzalar51037 жыл бұрын
A true star! blessed with an abundance of talents, and never produces or puts out hate, never bashes other artists, and his music is from the heart. I hope they play a cpl of his tunes at my funereal party
@charlottewilkes99558 жыл бұрын
67 & still loving his music!! :)
@rayp515 жыл бұрын
Me too to both!
@cherylsmall62948 жыл бұрын
I love Todd. Saw him and Utopia in 1977. He opened for Blue Oyster Cult. Both bands are great but Todd is God !!
@mistymountainhopful12 жыл бұрын
The white bell botttom pants, the disco moves, Todd could be hysterical. What overshadows it all is that he was and remains a Wizard, a True Star. Gave us some of the best music of the 70s.
@raydoit15 жыл бұрын
I was 11 years old when I bought my first Todd album, when he was with Nazz. That was in 1969. I followed Todd ever since. Problem was in those days, It was hard to find Todd on TV, no VCRs, no compact discs, no MP3's. Just records, cassettes, and 8 tracks, and the radio played very little of his material. But I caught a few of his shows. He was VERY energetic, played well, and was funny. Utopia was a great back up band. I'm glad there are so many more fans now than there were then. Amazing.
@Lukesfan13 жыл бұрын
It is so amazing at how young Todd was and how prolific his lyrics were! Thank you!
@meandrunk7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song and singing. Todd was one of the greatest singer songwriters ever.
@garypickin81744 жыл бұрын
Is
@PedroPetracco3 жыл бұрын
@@garypickin8174 There's an awesome video of International Feel/Real Man with an aussie band from a few years back. Great great band and Todd is singing the house down!
@elizinhabenevenuto32573 жыл бұрын
Still
@denisemiller56542 жыл бұрын
Just saw him 3 nights ago in Cleveland - SPECTACULAR performance and performer!!
@Toppradd Жыл бұрын
I’ve saw Todd live 14 times in the 70s n early 80s .. .. my fav musician of all time .. Long Live Runt!!!
@lesliepamela21768 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful voice Todd Has!
@jamespriest96583 жыл бұрын
This whole time period was just fn funny, Todd already knew the general populus wasn't his niche.. but he stuck these amazing songs in our faces in this pop like format.. TR one of the greatest all around musicians ever such a great vocalist. Proud to be a fan friend for 57 years..
@angelina24085 жыл бұрын
That voice! He’s surprising and quirky in every one of his brilliant compositions. Just discovering TR in 2019.
@marlasinger69898 жыл бұрын
So young ... 26 or 27... still just a child, really... yet such a mature talent!
@TRsUtopia12 жыл бұрын
Todd isn't for everyone and that is one of the things that makes him unique! Great early performance!
@2wayplebney4 жыл бұрын
One of Todd's best songs.
@robjones24084 жыл бұрын
The best song that Hall And Oates never wrote. Todd R at the very peak of his powers. From guitar freakouts, soul ballads or avant-garde weirdness Todd could do it all and do it brilliantly. A class act.
@ZeBleuz10 жыл бұрын
very telling of the times for men...they have their own set of issues and things to resolve as they grow up. brilliant choreography. yay him for taking it on or creating it.
@JamieJoIacobucci4 ай бұрын
What a great song…melody, rhythm, lyrics. His songs are like well told stories that bring happiness!😊
@catherinenocente995510 жыл бұрын
He is saying "Because I'm not lip-syncing."
@janehook52014 ай бұрын
Thank you for that. J.H.
@SAHogan-bw4wg9 жыл бұрын
A concert treat: Watching TR change a guitar string mid-solo and make a joke about it during an intimate gig at The Firehouse in Ballard (Seattle).
@acidicmarisa37558 жыл бұрын
love love love himmmm
@carmmtator12 жыл бұрын
Todd is awesome. His songs have meaning. This song is dedicated to my husband. There are more than one kind of a real man. I definately have one,
@CenterTownBoy7 жыл бұрын
Todd played many concerts like this, got to try something new every now and then.
@realskybluepink912410 жыл бұрын
I Love Todd! Always have, always will. He is one of The musical geniuses of our times. Excellent song, too.
@1likeminded11 жыл бұрын
His vocal abilities helped shape me and his lyrics helped make me who I am today!!!
@ChasBeauregarde11 жыл бұрын
Great thing about Todd then and now - You never know what to expect of him. Power Pop, Fusion, Heavy Metal, Funk Lounge Music?....How about one of the best songwriter guitarist around....and he produced everyone at some time or other
Let alone the fact he was one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time, he was also one of best singers for 25 years. Oh yeah, and he could play just about every instrument.
@kopachuk0811 жыл бұрын
I remember when this song came out, I thought it was by Hall and Oates, LOL. Todd's voice is remarkably similar to Daryl's - similar Philly soul influence.
@camdetwiler9384 жыл бұрын
Todd and hall and Oates are both pretty great, some of the stuff can be confused too
@pambailey43817 жыл бұрын
I have never seen him do that mic whip. :) Love it!
@toddcharry13 жыл бұрын
I love this guy, he is so unappreciated by the masses. Whats wrong with the audience, were they expecting Perry Como?
@richsimpson35164 жыл бұрын
Underrated barely scratches the surface! He has been blackballed by the music industry mainstream and the RR Hall of Fame because he has never compromised his personal and artistic integrity! He understood at a very early time in his career that there was a Satanic like corruption in the music industry and he refused to go along with it....decade after decade!!
@tritonrocks12 жыл бұрын
Still remember great concerts with him in the Cleveland area at the (now gone) Richfield Colosseum. Also the (original) Cleveland Agora, when I snuck in as a 15 year old. Those were the days when music was good...
@RMoribayashi6 жыл бұрын
I made an audio cassette of this episode that I played so much it wore out. Nice to see the video again after 40+ years. In later years Todd often toured alone with a pair of computers, one to play backing audio and one running into a video projector that played still and video images and video effects. On July 11, 1987 he played a solo gig in Philadelphia's Fairmount park. The computer that played his backing tracks crapped out from the 104° F / 40°C heat and he ended up using only an acoustic guitar for the show. It was perfect.
@HasinaiMan15 жыл бұрын
Todd proves he truly gets it, being a man isn't about hate those not like you, screw over folks to gain a buck and he who dies w/the most toys wins, it's about love, compassion, those things money can't buy; being self-actualized, trusting your own thoughts and understanding of your innate sense of right and wrong. Todd nailed it with this tune. So sad that too many people think brutality, intimidation and getting others to fear you and bow to your will makes one a man, talk about uncivilized...
@jdfromfla13 жыл бұрын
I met him at an airport back in the 80's..his humor and good nature..his down to earth honesty make him unforgettable...his music..genious pure and simple..The Album this song was on "Initiation" was cover to cover just brilliant... Few folks realize that Todd was also one of the great guitarists of the end of the 20th century...if interested look into the Utopia Album Ra to see his greatness on the "git fiddle".
@ceeess965310 жыл бұрын
looks like he's uncomfortable without an instrument, though he flings that mic around pretty proficiently
@julymorning092 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I saw him perform this live in St. Louis ages ago.
@lauriesantine415911 жыл бұрын
todd u are the man you are so adorable in this real man video .i saw yourshow 15 yrs. ago kirby center WB..Pa. miss you love all your songs i think you are theonly man standing that knows what a real man is love you and all your songs.♥★★★★♪♬♬♬♬♬♬
@1chicfox8 жыл бұрын
love the jeans...brings back so many memories..
@KOSMICKEN09 Жыл бұрын
This used to get a lot of FM radio airplay here in West Michigan but not anymore- the line "and they only live to criticize" - boy is that fitting for the internet 😭
@Toppradd Жыл бұрын
I’ve saw Todd live 14 times in the 70s n early 80s .. .. my fav musician of all time .. Long Live Runt!!!
@tomfy197912 жыл бұрын
Its kinda weird seeing Todd doing all the hip jiggling and disco stuff. Weird and also hilarious!
@camdetwiler9384 жыл бұрын
tomfy1979 he had some of that flair. But his music was better in my taste
@christinavines5594 жыл бұрын
Wow this video in Midnight Special when Todd Rundgren performance is beautiful and is very beautiful the audience was 😄 about this he is great talented male singer in the world and he should be the next Peter Frampton performed I'M in you in Oakland studium in 1977 with Bob Mayo playing the 🎹 for this song and is pretty fantastic another thing is very wonderful
@christinavines5594 жыл бұрын
I am going to reply about Todd Rundgren did not bad definitely he use his🎤 to definitely he is Talented person who can Sing and Dance because he should keep singing and dancing and stuff
@WashingtonJohnson4 ай бұрын
He was the first artist to use taped tracks live . Way ahead almost everyone at the time. And a great producer ❤
@sportsmediaamerica10 жыл бұрын
Almost hit that guy with his swninging mike at the end! Great vid. Thanks for posting.
@bluestate6910 жыл бұрын
that guy had some damn good reflexes!
@GrannaLynarie10 жыл бұрын
lol! that was obviously done on purpose!
@barkybarkbarkbark9 жыл бұрын
Nice mic moves, Todd. Note to director: Did the cameras really have to be in the next county?
@TopJimmyWinn14 жыл бұрын
Wow did Todd invent Karaoke? Holy cow.
@imautopian10 жыл бұрын
My favorite video EVER! :) Todd is so ... have no words. lol
@elizabethjordan46506 жыл бұрын
He's just "so TODD" is what I always say
@howlinwolf7313 жыл бұрын
I agree totally straight up SOUL SONG. A great one too.
@neilsoiland2112 жыл бұрын
I LOVE TODD!
@VenusGrnys8 жыл бұрын
He is definitely cute in this video! But I may be biased. :)
@tinarohrer3367 Жыл бұрын
I love this song!
@FlashFace16 жыл бұрын
Don't take no crap from no one... be a real man. A great performance, and always ahead of his time. Todd, the everlasting geek genius. Amazing.
@plewis99515 жыл бұрын
I like how he levels with the crowd during the intro that he has no band, but is singing along with tracks. I've never seen that before; it's as if he was devoted to being truthful about that.
@Meroceana13 жыл бұрын
Oh shoot back to my junior high days here...he is so sweet too bad we never got to see this in my day I was a bit young for concerts.
@suneyeintuition43153 ай бұрын
This legit sounds like an '80s song. He's always been so ahead of the times.
@WalterAndreeff11 жыл бұрын
Awesome tune. Its Funny. When the song came out I was in my nothing but Rock age. This was too 'poppy' for me. Now I like it. Guess I came to my senses. Lol
@philexile03 жыл бұрын
I met Todd at a book signing in Toronto. He was delightful - friendly, warm guy.
@larx40744 жыл бұрын
Blimey!! missed all of this in the UK back then, even had to search for an import of the single as it wasn't released over here. Anyway, big kudos for doing it live Todd, even tho' you were shagged out getting near the end of the performance......
@bungalowmo15 жыл бұрын
I saw him there a few times. With and without Utopia. Great venus for a great talent!
@victoriagrove53442 жыл бұрын
Seeing this makes me happy!
@mariaamaro62273 ай бұрын
I remember viewing this late at night watching this on low volume bc my parents were sleeping....ah youth!!!
@raydoit15 жыл бұрын
I remember this show. It was broadcast on the Midnight Special on what I believe was Valentine's Day 1975. The Midnight Special was an hour and a half, 11:30 to 1:am. On the particular show however, three acts appeared and each had a half-hour performance. Me and several other then Todd fanatics waited 2 weeks to see Todd. But the first half hour was Gladys Knight and the Pips, Then, the 2nd was The Spinners. Todd's 1/2 hour rounded out a very soulful show indeed!
@renebenjaminmontoya23703 жыл бұрын
2008 a great year
@CaptainSiberia12 жыл бұрын
The vocal here has so much more feeling than on the album.
@MysticLite14 жыл бұрын
Love the lyrics to this song and love this man!!
@katherinetrent26472 жыл бұрын
He was full of love we need more of
@micktheMaag14 жыл бұрын
in the day... the man and the truth.. thanks brother Todd....
@suzannprice4440 Жыл бұрын
THIS IS A TREASURE! What an EPIC MAN & TALENT!
@kahaki16 жыл бұрын
love love love. i had the privilege of seeing his one man show in Bloomington Indiana. amazing talent
@davidvanzant20192 жыл бұрын
Great songs bro
@lauriesantine415911 жыл бұрын
iLOVE YOU TODD YOU ARE THE CLOSEST TO GOD .ONLY MAN THAT IKNOW .SO PROUD TO LOVE YOU WITH ALL MYHEARTALL MY LIFE .TOY ARE THE BEST MAN ON EARTH IVE EVER UNDERSTOOD AWESOME MUSIC .VOCALS AND WISDOM .I LOVE U YTODD THANK U SOVERYMUCH.TODD IS GOD AND GOOD.
@joannadcock742611 жыл бұрын
I love this video...Todd is the GREATEST
@imautopian4 жыл бұрын
Puffy shirt AND white bell bottoms & white boots!! omg he's still killing me. you must decide!
@Jossik465 жыл бұрын
Oh, my gosh! The goosebumps!!!
@oregonbobv15 жыл бұрын
i saw the Initiation toour at Asbury park in NJ and Todd blew the roof off. Real Man is a great song and they really jammed Utopia with Roger powell. I had 5 row center. Also todd really can play the guitar.
@TeeOhDoubleDizzle13 жыл бұрын
Did anybody else spot the similarity in chorus between this and "Slow Hand" by the Pointer Sisters (made 7 years later)? The melody, at least with the musical melody in the background of this song, sounds just like it. Just thought I'd share my observation and see what all y'allz thought about it.
@db095616 жыл бұрын
This song is a great example of what is missing in most of today's music- great songwriting, great vocals, and innovation.
@CereCerebration14 жыл бұрын
I love Todd! SO happy to be transported to the 80s! I had to show my kids that believe it or not - back in the 70s and 80s we had awesome music and we were ALL skinny!
@snowwaif15 жыл бұрын
He's so adorable in this. And look how he wings the mike around! Great stage presence!
@sinajakelic3 жыл бұрын
A true star.
@derbystardom4 жыл бұрын
Big Rundgren fan. Cool song!
@theylive2314 жыл бұрын
A fearless musical genius.
@pkyayamama15 жыл бұрын
What a great song, but this is too funny. To quote OH - "you don't have to camp around"!! Thanks for the post and the chuckle!!
@johnsweeney97565 жыл бұрын
What a great song. Keep it up Todd!
@WaftingBy14 жыл бұрын
I always liked him best just sittin' at the keyboard and bangin' out the tunes. Though this is so much better than his "glam" period ; )
@alisoncummings4 жыл бұрын
Give him props for charisma and a present performance. He was there there. Dance moves charming, but don’t match the lyrics. Still, this guy has it. Then and today.
@solarwave3 жыл бұрын
Yes, looks like he made it work.
@1DedeGirl11 жыл бұрын
No think to it Hermano, he is!!!! toddy rules!
@LastTree9 жыл бұрын
you were always a real man.
@frenchpizza97254 жыл бұрын
Love this song. Your voice Man....
@photo201015 жыл бұрын
Saw Todd live in the 70's and the '90's and he has tremendous stage presence. I believe he was doing entire concerts with just a tape recorder at one point. I prefer seeing him with a backup band and playing his guitar. Thanks for sharing this..great song.
@GrannaLynarie9 жыл бұрын
what a nerd! Love You Todd!
@joymcreynolds60234 жыл бұрын
When I was a child I thought as a child I spoke as a child I didn't know better But now I'm a man I look like a man I'm old as a man And I should know better Got my head in the sky And my mind knows what it wants But my body just drags me down And my world is something you can't see But it's still very real to me You can find it in the hole where I keep my soul There it is - way down inside me There's a real man Forget about my body and be a real man I see with my heart I hear with my heart I feel with my heart Sometimes it works better And some so-called friends put me down And they pity me for trying Bad emotions push me around But the vision shines on and on It will shine when we all are gone And I'd like to add a little sparkle while I'm here Light it up - way down inside me There's a real man Forget about bad feelings and be a real man Some men's world is only hate and money Afraid of everything and they laugh at nothing And they only live to criticize You can laugh at me now [ha ha ha] But the time comes to everybody When you must decide When that day finally comes along You might wish you'd been a little more strong Then you'll wake up in the morning cryin' "Oh my God" There it is - way down inside me It's a real man You got to grow up sometime Be a real man Suffer them slings and arrows Be a real man Now be a real man Don't sell yourself for nothing Be a real man Don't take no crap from no one Be a real man Get your trip together Be a real man... Songwriter: Todd Rundgren
@nope54454 жыл бұрын
A wizard... a true star
@bendernet115 жыл бұрын
Just met Todd here at VOA about an hour ago.He is cool.
@squarejawpublishing13 жыл бұрын
The man!
@bluestate6913 жыл бұрын
@patrickstyleittakes that's a good point. i think its the fact that he influenced some of the big acts of the 80s, most notably hall & oates, who he also produced (and co-wrote with).
@zebop11 жыл бұрын
Love it. As others have said, this does sound like this was ahead of its time. Oddly enough that 2:55-3:01 reminds me of Joni Mitchell's stuff--10 years after this. Weird.