Todd Rundgren - The Waiting Game & Change Myself

Live '90, '91 Late Night With Letterman

[@acatinthecradle]

Who is listening 2024 ❤

[@dianequinn8426]

Me!!

[@johnschaefer2238]

I’m listening and going to see The Hermit Of Mink Hollow on 5/17 here in Charlotte!

[@michaelthornburg2491]

Saw the show in Charlotte 5/17/24. One of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@johnschaefer2238]

Michael was that you? It happened at 9:38 in the show did Facist Christ and then Worldwide Epiphany last saw him do that at Roseland in NYC December 4,1993. Been 31 years I last saw him do that but it was worth waiting for! Todd had Prairie Prince on keyboards and Kasim Sulton on bass. Great show folks catch this tour people!

[@michaelthornburg2491]

@@johnschaefer2238 Yeah I saw him on the Accapella tour in mid 80's too. Incredible !!

[@jamesbrown9130]

The layering of vocals is utterly unique to Todd Rundgren. Absolutely original.

[@cory3518]

Nearly Human is a masterpiece. Every song is brilliant.

[@Hemigod57]

It sure is! I even bought cassette tapes on sale and gave them to friends to turn them on to Todd's awesome repertoire.

[@Chudley716]

Always loved how much Dave loved Todd.

[@robertstirewalt7789]

And David Letterman's band was beyond great.

[@SpiderWeb984]

The Waiting Game is his real masterpiece🎵

[@wesgraham2262]

Todd Rundgren... what a gift to the world. :)

[@roberttippett3733]

His music saved my life. I want to die right now, but I did then, too; but I’m glad I stayed then, and I hope to be glad again.

[@roberttippett3733]

@Steven G Thanks for the comment, Steven. People like you make life better!

[@wesgraham2262]

@@roberttippett3733- Thank you! 😎

[@donnm6811]

One hell of a performance!

[@mebmom3]

Sweet and soulful and an amazing man ,he's a GIVER Artist in residence , Spirit Of Harmony and the gift he gives us by just singing !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MichaelEhrhart]

Arguably the greatest songwriter of all time. And with golden pipes.

[@death2pc]

The Galaxy of only a few musical galaxies

[@richardwear9354]

I've always felt that Todd's skills as a vocalist peaked in the early-90s, and maybe skills as a songwriter, as well. That's saying something because he was king of the 70s.

[@robertstirewalt7789]

Not arguable. Greatest songwriter of all time.

[@michellerjackson5776]

Applies in 2021 as always ‼ TR ahead of the times.. And I miss David Letterman..

[@lindamattioli7943]

I miss letterman what a beautiful bunch of poo now. Saw Todd still great. Voice wonderful

[@GusMozart1]

This is one of my favorite music performances ever on Letterman. Such a great song, played and executed with passion. I never tire of watching this clip (though I wish there was a clearer transfer here on youtube).

[@videogameobsession]

Awesome stuff. Dave was always such a huge fan of Todd and had him back countless times over the years.

[@stevenpettinga7400]

Todd is God. One who we can hear.

[@barryklein3535]

kick ass ! period . a superstar

[@grahambartram1962]

True talent these songs last forever Extradonary artist . Difficult to sing live but he nails it.

[@bastidface]

A time when people could write and perform good music.

[@abiebaby4774]

and he still does!

[@karenlanfranca1947]

2023 and Todd still nails it!

[@s.s.athome7982]

I love watching Michelle in this song. I love knowing how their story finds its happily ever after. It just makes me smile all over.

[@BigSunn0]

Whatchu talkin bout??

[@MrJadePinwheel]

@@BigSunn0 Todd’s wife is the blonde backup singer

[@mikejensen3911]

Are they still together?

[@s.s.athome7982]

@@mikejensen3911 what? Do you mean, Todd and Michelle Rundgren? Yes, of course they're still together. They've been married for 20+ years.

[@thomasromano9321]

Man, she was such a cutie-pie back then!

[@craighindman8475]

When Todd recorded nearly human, he was at his absolute peak as a performer on stage. I've seen every tour since 74,it never got better than this!

[@krashdaniel3252]

I love change the world and not change Todd.

[@krashdaniel3252]

I love parallel lines and so many other size and not change tired but change the world not change Todd

[@krashdaniel3252]

So true I saw him I'm not kidding you did some work with him never mind but I saw him in Apple valley zoo in Minnesota and you know that's children and happy and animals and it was so pretty it was just perfect that was like a little Utopia

[@golds04]

Yes. This period and that band captured on nearly human Tokyo- was without hyperbole- epic in every imaginable musical dimension. It was a special moment in time - thankfully recoded well for future generations. So damn brilliant. Should do a duo tour with Michelle as he is getting older.

[@cory3518]

If deserted on an island Nearly Human would be a must have cd for my survival

[@jamesridgeway4399]

Todd Rundgren is the greatest all around AMERICAN BORN musician ever.

[@ginajones2328]

And Frank Zappa a composer fr Baltimore and like Todd could play 15 instruments and never did drugs

[@holeesheet2021]

That was really wonderful, especially Change Myself. Just beautiful!

[@bryanmorrison3181]

Grew up on the Runt. One of the best voices your going to hear. Go team Rundgren.

[@Penekamp11]

RnR Hall of Fame owes this guy big time. Couple of slugs of Bushmills and his pipes were primed. I can’t count how many times I have seen him solo or with Utopia.

[@andyinoregon]

I've always thought Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall were musical twins -- separated at birth. Remarkable how much their songs sound alike.

[@thomasromano9321]

Hope you've been able to check out "Daryl's House?" Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall singing together.

[@HeatherS__]

Philly guys, they had similar influences.

[@andyinoregon]

@@HeatherS__ Philly Soul and Rock and Roll. Great combo!

[@pilljr.3331]

I suspect Todd might have worked with DH in the studio.

[@HeatherS__]

@@pilljr.3331 Todd produced Hall and Oates 'War Babies' album from 1974.

[@michellerjackson5776]

Lyrics to Todd's song Change Myself are BEYOND point👌

[@thomassartwelle2836]

Well said

[@victoriagrove5344]

Todd is timeless and brilliant

[@robinlee7944]

I adore this guy

[@bungalowmo]

Remember when people actually could sing? If not....play this again.

[@excelsiorcornetband]

+bungalowmo AND remember when we could actually see and hear live musicians on TV giving superb LIVE performances without lip-synching or autotune, of intelligent, thoughtfully composed, artistically realized music?

[@Puppyfur44]

Couldn’t agree more. His voice still sounds great today. Love the man and love his body of work.

[@grahamclews1571]

Amen

[@thomassartwelle2836]

The best

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

I've never seen this and I LOVE "Change Myself" and the whole 2nd Wind album. 💘💘💘💘💘

[@thomassartwelle2836]

Excellent lyrics

[@joannevanloon5679]

FANtastic...! My Todd

[@392Firepower]

Great songs, great music, great performance. Genius of TR...man he could write some great music!

[@farleytaylor5493]

Perfect live "Waiting Game".

[@VideoVillage]

Incredible.

[@darrelltiencken2413]

Genius at work!

[@regvass4037]

I have loved Todd since “Hello It’s Me”! We are both Upper Darby High graduates.. him in ‘66 and me in ‘70!

[@lancethrustworthy]

One of the greats in superb unique music.

[@victoriamcbee1906]

I cried my eyes out when he played a medley of Marvin Gay songs in concert

[@michellerjackson5776]

2021 still Agree..‼

[@tonyaguirre6468]

So damn good

[@Garden_Girl]

I’ve always thought that Todd was a pretty man but in this video … WOW! Beautiful man, epic voice, sooo Todd! ❤

[@sharonhollock3040]

Awesome...

[@rallyeraidr7841]

I love watching Michelle in these vids; she is clearly besotted with Todd - so glad they are still a couple

[@apseudonym]

yeah she's vibing. i love them

[@dianeross4119]

Always have loved him!

[@heywilbur]

Philly influence here... 'listen and you'll hear it. I absolutely love this... 'been a fan since "Runt" days...

[@Poeme340]

Thought the same thing-incredible composition!👍

[@stevethrendyle8406]

This is in the dictionary under Blue Eyed Soul...

[@bernwebb1539]

Boy that really took off half way through, damn!!!!

[@sharonhollock3040]

Good Songs...

[@1truthinc.]

this was Todd at his absolute creative apogee... Vince sounded awesome on the keys too.

[@jonathanstoutenburg8634]

You hit the point, Todd can sing!

[@danbloedow8832]

Total Magic > so much fun & life!

[@pambailey4381]

Loved watching Letterman, especially when Todd was on.

[@drstephenwoods]

Awesome!

[@JamesPriest-vk8dd]

Been listening since 74... I waa working on a song of my own, thought whTs that lil pluck trik Knopler does, as always 3 hrs later i remember how amazing he is. So as i always do to clear my head, of course Todd.. an ad pops up mid song.. Todd Uptown theatre Napa the 28th. I have gig Thursday Saturday Sunday.. Bam im so excited.. been like 4yrs, longest ive gone without a good dose of Todd, dont vare ehat the lineup or setlists are.. sure id love everyone including hello people.. I played range war for him once after a show at the coach house in san juan saw all10 Roxy' shows back to bars at least 4 venues in cleveland Pittsburgh its a lotta years a lotta places lotta years. Did a some stupid podcast with Wayne (Flaming lips) dude asked him if he was a cult band like todd rundgren. Lmao.. wayne laughed and said do you mean did i go through a door he opened for all of us, yes.. was nice talking to you got up and left. Im rxcited, vant wait

[@kimr.5149]

Awesomeness ♥️🕊

[@t.yeverythingisgoodreturn5893]

このlettermanでのパフォーマンス、どちらもgoodです♪この頃のトッドはソウルに接近したサウンドを追求していて、本来のボーカリストとしての魅力が全面に出ていて、とてもカッコいいです(^^)

[@guillenvidalmarco]

Rocks!

[@theresahernandez2350]

I am 74 graduate loved hello it's me

[@waynedurett3730]

I love "I Saw the Light" because I actually had that experience. It was with a close friend.

[@dianequinn8426]

Love rundgren!!

[@lornestein7248]

This performance is such a classic!!.. Shandi Sinnamon thou.. Wasn't she stunning...vocally.

[@roystontaylor2302]

Love the todd

[@darkstarflashes]

Thanks again! I Love Todd!

[@rosievela9909]

Love Todd’s Fab Tuneage

[@DevilbunnyinTx]

I remember Dave being so infatuated with Todds backup singers, he kept them on the show for the week.

[@stevethrendyle8406]

Hahaha the spot light at the end is on Todd's wife!

[@sawinfield6136]

I miss Todd eyes, he always wears shades these days.

[@imautopian]

I would faint anyway. :) and evryone would panic.

[@TheCMichel]

The Great Todd...

[@oscarpimentel3315]

Good Song.

[@martycee55]

AMEN

[@tokingreens]

Such a great period for Todd - brings back many bittersweet memories for me - I love you Michelle and I always been a Blond lover but the brunette just drives me crazy...

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

Was this the show where Dave became excited about the background singers and they returned for the remainder of the week?

[@stevethrendyle8406]

No one does the hand jive gestures like Todd!

[@kevinjordan997]

Me I’m listening ,,,brill

[@kencribbs9344]

Lyle Workman's guitar and vocals were also awesome in these performances.

[@sidtone1]

Sid McGinnis. Not Lyle

[@andrzejbroszczak6192]

Ale te dziewczyny są naturalne

[@pete3883]

Love the Freak.

[@StefanOlofsson]

Is that Vince Welnick on the keyboards?

[@patrickjordan6710]

+Stefan Olofsson yes it is

[@kristinschwartz1870]

Believe so yes. And Paul Shaffer is in there too lending a hand :)

[@Alchemedia]

RIP Shandi.

[@krashdaniel3252]

Right up to the band I mean that's not his band That's the king of Ging walked in there with this Gauss and blew that room away just like flipping he always does.

[@tbcblues]

RIP Shandi Cinnamon

[@jamespriest9658]

Fist show 74, countles more.. genres to many to count.. todd is in a class all by himself.

[@mebmom3]

Mo did you help build the Tiki Thaini ?????????

[@kathyhodges7054]

Me 🎶

[@KevinRussellSpaceSimSTEAMphony]

Todd is GOD :) forgetting realty.

[@butch93105]

Impressive bass player.

[@stevemazz3121]

SO, Todd married the gal in the middle, the blonde... yes?

[@stevemazz3121]

OK, now she's on the left (stage left) end but still blonde.

[@pete3883]

He ain't Sinatra , Mathis . Good presentation

[@gravano2]

I am more of a fan of the Something Anything era . His pop tunes are the best .

[@AudioFileZ]

If it was more blurry that would be good, lol.

[@krashdaniel3252]

Had a chance to interactive circle where you just say Todd play that one and it's a round circle and he's in the middle and controls everything of course the wizard and oh my gosh pretty virtual cool real live audience spontaneous automatic unbelievable tide he is the second coming my second wind to put that

[@pete3883]

Alien girls - back -up ?

[@pete3883]

Ain't Robert Palmer, but c'mon Man?

[@pete3883]

No Rainbow hair, gave it to the Women ?

[@nadinenc3097]

Ok, he's an icon. But what is with the girls costumes?

[@pete3883]

Todd & Zappa jokers ??

[@krashdaniel3252]

If President Putin would listen to the Sun and I'm sure he won't because it's a nice son and it makes sense.

[@pete3883]

He is a Socialist Trump , luv both cats.

[@montetredway4129]

Hey R&R HOF….. really?

[@patrickdelaney2299]

Son of Man > Son of God

[@krashdaniel3252]

So it starts with President Putin sing la la la and it ends with .

[@ruudvoest1038]

Todd is great, but the background singers could do a better job here IMO , they are not in really in tune or in harmony

[@edwelty7907]

Ruud Voest if I remember correctly Letterman fell in love with them and the girls were on with the house band the rest of the week lol

[@dalenelson7161]

Wrong

[@miked9544]

Your kidding, right?

[@michellerjackson5776]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@apseudonym]

everything todd does is intentional