Todd Rundgren - The Waiting Game & Change Myself

[@AliciaBug120]

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 !!

[@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.

[@deetgeluid]

Yep! 2nd wind is also great.❤

[@karenscully8070]

Sounds amazing as always.

[@jamesbrown9130]

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

[@mikekane9881]

Unbelievable musician

[@Chudley716]

Always loved how much Dave loved Todd.

[@robrae5101]

I Think It Was Paul.... Dave " Loved". Warren Zevon....🤔

[@robertstirewalt7789]

And David Letterman's band was beyond great.

[@michaelchurchill1889]

May be the most talented musician of all time

[@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! 😎

[@robertstirewalt7789]

Not arguable. Greatest songwriter of all time.

[@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).

[@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.

[@SpiderWeb984]

The Waiting Game is his real masterpiece🎵

[@joannevanloon5679]

FANtastic...! My Todd

[@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

[@farleytaylor5493]

Perfect live "Waiting Game".

[@grahambartram1962]

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

[@davidwatkins-i7t]

The greatest American musical artist of the last 50 years.

[@donnm6811]

One hell of a performance!

[@theresahernandez2350]

I am listening in 24 a graduate of 1974 my favorite song hello its me played it over and over again on my record player he made a lot of beautiful love songs ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@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.

[@stevethrendyle8406]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@bastidface]

A time when people could write and perform good music.

[@abiebaby4774]

and he still does!

[@karenlanfranca1947]

2023 and Todd still nails it!

[@michellerjackson5776]

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

[@thomassartwelle2836]

Well said

[@victoriagrove5344]

Todd is timeless and brilliant

[@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.

[@jonathanstoutenburg8634]

You hit the point, Todd can sing!

[@barryklein3535]

kick ass ! period . a superstar

[@holeesheet2021]

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

[@learnbyheart7]

My Wedding Song....I'm singing! 2024. I hope he hears me from Heaven. Eternally.

[@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

[@392Firepower]

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

[@Garden_Girl]

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

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

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

[@thomassartwelle2836]

Excellent lyrics

[@bergda1]

Oh, man, how I love Todd Rundgren - my very favorite artist of all time❣️💜🩷💕

[@robinlee7944]

I adore this guy

[@regvass4037]

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

[@darrelltiencken2413]

Genius at work!

[@robertschueneman6799]

I’m listening 2024 , Allso remembering Todd and NAZZ , listening be at Dallas Texas august 1969 !!! Festival !!!!

[@varsitycamplife]

Todd is the most brilliant all around music maker I know of (and know about all of them). Been astounded by him since I spun Healing for about the 3rd time and it hit me; “This is genius”

[@bernwebb1539]

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

[@lancethrustworthy]

One of the greats in superb unique music.

[@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

[@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(^^)

[@victoriamcbee1906]

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

[@VideoVillage]

Incredible.

[@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...

[@michellerjackson5776]

2021 still Agree..‼

[@sharonhollock3040]

Awesome...

[@tonyaguirre6468]

So damn good

[@michaelvassen962]

Vince Welnick and the sexiest backup singers ever certainly add to the magic.

[@1truthinc.]

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

[@dianeross4119]

Always have loved him!

[@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

[@pambailey4381]

Loved watching Letterman, especially when Todd was on.

[@rora2297]

Todd = Brilliant !!!

[@drstephenwoods]

Awesome!

[@danbloedow8832]

Total Magic > so much fun & life!

[@sharonhollock3040]

Good Songs...

[@lornestein7248]

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

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

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

[@waynedurett3730]

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

[@guillenvidalmarco]

Rocks!

[@kimr.5149]

Awesomeness ♥️🕊

[@darkstarflashes]

Thanks again! I Love Todd!

[@roystontaylor2302]

Love the todd

[@theresahernandez2350]

I am 74 graduate loved hello it's me

[@DevilbunnyinTx]

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

[@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...

[@sawinfield6136]

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

[@imautopian]

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

[@TheCMichel]

The Great Todd...

[@dianequinn8426]

Love rundgren!!

[@oscarpimentel3315]

Good Song.

[@rosievela9909]

Love Todd’s Fab Tuneage

[@martycee55]

AMEN

[@j.mt.n7529]

Siempre me ha vuelto loco como mete las segundas voces, los coros. Es pura orfebrería musical.😖

[@jamespriest9658]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@tbcblues]

RIP Shandi Cinnamon

[@jeanetteredmond672]

❤

[@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.

[@andrzejbroszczak6192]

Ale te dziewczyny są naturalne

[@thomasfarley6052]

TODD

[@pete3883]

Love the Freak.

[@mebmom3]

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

[@Alchemedia]

RIP Shandi.

[@pete3883]

He ain't Sinatra , Mathis . Good presentation

[@kathyhodges7054]

Me 🎶

[@AudioFileZ]

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

[@SunshineCoastRealEstate]

Does anyone know the names of the 3 backup singers?

[@MrCherryJuice]

Left to right: Jenny Muldaur, Michelle Grey (aka Mrs. Rundgren), and Shandi Sinnamon. According to Wikipedia, Ms. Sinnamon died on 4 July, 2024. For much more of those three plus a great concert see Todd's 1990 'Nearly Human' tour video, which can be found right here on KZbin.

[@KevinRussellSpaceSimSTEAMphony]

Todd is GOD :) forgetting realty.

[@pete3883]

Alien girls - back -up ?

[@gravano2]

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