WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me REACTION

[@oreally8605]

There was a feeling of utter kindness and civility if you were a kid in the 70's. The times were very family oriented and the music 🎶 was spectacular. Just made a kid like Me stare out of his bedroom window and dream.....

[@jillwklausen]

Same.

[@dubiousdistinction6500]

u know i had that feeling too as a kid, it was such an amazing time..well until i hit my teens anyway..but being a kid in the 70's in the burbs was brilliant...so lucky

[@Wordsmyth8]

I agree. Music was so great and life was so much simpler.

[@fittrad3r687]

Agreed. The 70s was a great time to grow up. Bell bottoms and all 😉😎 (Maybe not the leisure suits 🤣)

[@dogsense3773]

Wasn't so great for me living in a big city and having to keep an eye out for bad people everywhere I went

[@lulee1891]

I've been on this planet since the 60's and nothing makes me feel as good as 70's music does. Love it!

[@lauramcaz]

Same😊

[@woodysthoughts4032]

The 70's were great, but you're too young to appreciate the 60's (my coming of age period). I'd rate both decades at the top for all-time greatness. I can still dig the 50's, but the 80's began a decline that gets worse every decade, IMO.

[@Lfg117]

I like 80s music better. I heard so much 70s music I took it for granted. Now old, classics like this song blow my mind. The simplicity & artistry & production value & skill level are all off the chain.

[@Lfg117]

The 50s thru early 80s R&B, pop, Motown & doo wop-adjacent genres produced 1-of-a-kind sounds - like this iconic hit. Omg.

[@robkocol5664]

NO Autotune or pitch corrections here MF'rs, just pure talent, skill and passion! Try to find this today?? Now imagine this... For us, this music was everwhere and could heard anytime. Signed, 'Raised on Radio'

[@l-bird]

"I Saw the Light", "Bang the Drum All Day", "Love is the Answer", "Can We Still Be Friends", "A Dream Goes On Forever".... and many more for Todd Rundren!!!

[@RWonline]

Especially "I Saw The Light"!

[@chipdamutt108]

"We Gotta Get You A Woman"

[@marymiller4494]

Definitely "Can We Still be Friends" and "Onomponomatopoeia" 😊

[@sjd5750]

@@chipdamutt108 Great song!..Check out Foxes and Fossils cover of it..They do a great job, as they do with so many others.

[@pmar27]

Last Ride!

[@stevenmurano7863]

One of the greatest, most underrated artists of our time. Singer, songwriter, producer, multi instrumentalist. Nothing this guy couldnt do…and he is still doing. Please did into his body of work. It is DEEP, eclictic, fantastic. One of those artists where you never know what might come next. This song was live in the studio with other misicians, but the first three sides of the album are just todd on all instruments and vocals

[@TbarRocks]

yep, love Todd but had now idea of who he was until college roommate. Most definitely underrated,

[@teerat8451]

"Bang the drum all day" is a good tune from Todd and a great Friday after work song.

[@reverbscherzo7850]

It’s an EVERY DAY AFTER WORK song. 🥁 🪘

[@coolmomjj48]

I don't know if anyone else told the story of Liv Tyler(Steven Tyler's daughter). Todd was with her Mom. She got pregnant by Steven Tyler but he was so heavy into drugs & partying that they decided Todd would raise her. I saw her in a interview when she first started acting. She said she was 14 and went to a Aerosmith concert with her Mom. And during the concert she looked at her Mom and said "He is my father isn't he?". From then on she consider Todd & Steven her Dad's. There is a photo of Steven, Liv, Todd, and her Mom at the end of video. Y'all just missed it.

[@rddav1]

And the fact that when she finally met her dad, he was with his other daughter that looked just like Liv.

[@timtravasos2742]

Wow. I didn't know that!

[@mimib323]

I knew another musician raised Liv as his own daughter, but I had no idea this was him. I've been an Aerosmith fan forever, but funnily enough, I'm became a belated fan of Todd through That 70's Show. So, my mom had told me the story of Liv Tyler, but I guess she didn't tell me his name because she knew I wouldn't know who he was. Also, the Todd Rungrin concert episode of That 70's Show is one of my favorites. The cast singing this song in the car at the end is a classic moment!💜

[@simr87]

@@mimib323 Scrolling the comments to find That 70's Show's gang! I love this episode too. Great series and an amazing cast! Can't wait for the sequel they're talking about where we'll get a lot more Red and Kitty with grandchildren.😊 Greetings from Portugal

[@debrameyer1125]

There are some good guys out there.

[@kellylacroix1458]

Yessss! I've been waiting months for this! In my opinion, one of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed

[@Wordsmyth8]

Agreed!

[@Michael-xj6qt]

Absolutely

[@Cadinho93]

Todd Rundgren wrote the song, sang it and played all the instruments on the song. He did it all. So many layers, not only to this song, but everything Todd Rundgren ever touched. One of the greatest minds to ever touch music.

[@surlechapeau]

Hello Its Me- Personnel--Todd Rundgren - lead vocals, piano; Mark "Moogy" Klingman - organ; John Siomos - drums; Stu Woods - bass guitar; Robbie Kogale - guitar; Randy Brecker - trumpet; Michael Brecker - tenor sax; Barry Rogers - trombone; Hope Ruff - backing vocals; Richard Corey - backing vocals; Allan Nicholls - backing vocals; Vicki Robinson - backing vocals; Dennis Cooley - backing vocals;Cecilia Norfleet - backing vocals.

[@robertcussins2807]

@@surlechapeau Yes, Todd did all the instruments on 3 sides of his album "Something/Anything. However, he didn't do all the instruments on this and others on that side. He also released it a couple years before it became a big song on the charts. He'd done some revisions and any version...it's just a beautiful, perfect song, IMO. Thanks Rob Squad for doing this. So reminds me of my feelings for my wife when we were still in high school. 45 years later, she still puts up with me.

[@John_Chu]

Appropriate that it reminds you of high school days because Todd wrote it about a break-up he suffered in high school. He originally recorded it with The Nazz, his first group. He didn’t sing the lead on that version though.

[@davidrosoff3228]

@@surlechapeau So then the main comment is wrong. He DIDN'T play all the instruments on "Hello, It's Me".

[@surlechapeau]

​@@davidrosoff3228 right, not to take away from Todd's talent.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Todd is a master songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist and super producer. This song is from his two-record album, Something/Anything. He played all the instruments on the first three sides and then the last side was recorded live with top studio musicians in his friend's recording studio. This song was from the last side. He's incredible and definitely worth check more out: I Saw the Light, Long Flowing Robe, Boat on the Charles, Broke Down and Busted, A Long Time and a Long Way to Go, Sweeter Memories, Dust in the Wind, Just One Victory. That should get you started. So glad you discovered one of my all-time favorites!

[@eugenekearney6971]

I balked for a moment but i'll play all night! throw money!

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@eugenekearney6971 Love it!

[@eugenekearney6971]

@@ohfour-seven6228 Loved this song and the whole album as a teen, as you remember those days, if you love something let it go... 10 years later, i had a on again off again girlfriend that loved being with me, but i was too poor to really date, so she came and went when she needed normality, it still fit. Then in the 90s, the Offspring's Self Esteem came out in the 90s, was Hello it's Me just letting her walk all over him? I dunno where I am about it now, but Todd composed a classic no matter what.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@eugenekearney6971 I totally agree, it's a classic!

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

Don't forget the instrumental, "Breathless!"

[@colibri1]

This was such a huge song on the radio in 1972 and '73. I like the line from it, "It's important to me that you know you are free, cuz I never want to make you change for me." Rundgren was so big in the seventies that there's an episode of that nineties sitcom "That Seventies Show" where the teenage stars attend a Todd Rundgren concert. Before Rundgren was solo, he was in a psychedelic band called the Nazz, and they had a hit in 1968 with a song called "Open My Eyes" that you would probably like.

[@Lega1Eagle]

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[@Lega1Eagle]

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[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

Indeed - the 1969 Nazz Nazz album was a monumental and bust-out success... so many great songs; extraordinary writing, musicianship, and production.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Nazz also did a slow version of Hello It’s Me that I love almost as much as this version.

[@pammym190]

Wow!! I didn’t know it was that early in the 70’s… I must have been 7 or 8yrs old.. and I remember that song… hmmm…

[@nloyd9519]

The 70's is definitely the decade of the song writers!

[@santosmadrigal3702]

I heard a version of this song , and you can hear the band messing around in the studio . Wow ... Thats a performance that was recorded .

[@1972mrgray]

His song, “I Saw the Light,” is one of my favorite songs of all-time.

[@martywilson424]

65 years old' get goosebumps from first note

[@lorioday8528]

You just opened a FANTASTIC collection! Sadly, this is the one played to ad-nauseum, but still a gem. I could list 40 songs of his that were popular, great sellers, ove every genre over 5 decades that showcase his incredible talent. Plays every instrument. Writes produced numerous other artists, Virtuoso guitarist, raised actress Liv Tyler (Areosmith's Steven Tyler's daughter), Got Hall and Oates on the charts!, among much more. Soft, rock, hard rock, jazz, ballads, power pop, socially conscious works, progressive, etc etc.. 59 albums of work!!

[@petercourtien4581]

I knew about Liv Tyler. That fact and this song is about all I know about Todd. Great info on your comment. It’s interesting to me when people know their stuff about the musicians that they like. My older brother always made me try to guess music trivia facts with some hints while I was growing up in the 70s. He’s ten years older than me, but we both love great music. Nice memories!😊❤

[@tammystack2208]

I think even Todd was tired of this song. He made a comment about it the last time I saw him in concert in KC. I love it though- and all of something/anything. You might want to explore it more. The songs are not all ballads. Even though I keep singing "Marlene" as I write this.

[@robertmoraga1501]

Well said Lori! And let's not forget his crazy, multi-colored hair! ;)

[@lorioday8528]

@@robertmoraga1501 A Wizard A True Star!!! ✌️🎶

[@richardgiraldezjr.3873]

Saw the light is such a beautiful song gotta hear that one

[@reneemallicone4770]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded and Todd Kills it. Absolutely legendary!

[@thesavvyboy]

He was a one man band. He was "composed, produced, performed by..." before Prince did it.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This had the 70s ALL OVER IT, And thats a good thing ,

[@jaycorby]

Rob and Amber - Just wanted to say that I feel you two are the classiest duo on KZbin. I subscribed to your channel a while back, and one or two others, but must rate yours an A+ without any hesitation. Personality is everything, and that coupled with wholesomeness are the hallmarks of your sucess. Devotion to family, no foul language and love of all genres of music impress me to no end. This is coming from a 77 year old who is still stuck in the fabulous 70's!!!!

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@sensumcommunem4364]

Yes, positive, loving Young People!

[@Carol-lm5bc]

I'm 68 and I agree whole-hardheartedly- you 2 are a class act and I love how you dance in your chairs so spontaneously because you just appreciate music SO much! I love Ambrosia, too!

[@carolp5968]

I don't know if anyone out there agrees with me, but it is VERY rare that I totally fall in love with a song the first time I hear it. You need to listen to most songs multiple times to really appreciate them. Love to you and the family!

[@pammym190]

It’s true it is very rare!!✌️

[@13chigrl]

I actually have fallen in love with songs the first time I hear them! They do something to my heart, my brain, my soul….. ❤

[@Michael-xj6qt]

Absolutely

[@jerickson725]

I have fallen in love with some songs on first listen but most of the time, I too, need a few listens for them to grow on me.

[@PaulJoeTX]

Ditto! ❤

[@stevemarcantonio8587]

Hard to believe anyone doesn’t know this song! It’s a classic!!!

[@randytorres8211]

Rundgren wrote this song, which takes us through a phone call where the singer breaks up with a girl. It's a remarkably realistic account, devoid of sweeping metaphors typically found in breakup songs. We hear the one side of the phone call, which starts with the familiar greeting, indicating they've been together a while. Then they have "the talk," where he hashes out why they can't be together and lets her know that she should have her freedom. All he can ask in the end is that she think of him every now and then. Remarkably, it was the first song Rundgren ever wrote. In his teens, Todd was an avid listener to music but it was only when he put The Nazz together at the age of 19 that the young musician realized he'd better start penning some material. He attributes the sophistication and success of this song to the vast amount of listening he'd done by the time he wrote it. This song, and many others Rundgren wrote at the time, was inspired by a high school relationship that didn't work out. He graduated in 1966, wrote the song about a year later, and recorded the original Nazz version in 1968, so that relationship was still fresh in his mind. He realized, however, that he didn't want to keep revisiting this heartbreak, so he made a conscious effort to avoid that theme in his post-Something/Anything? output. "There's more than just relationships to write about," he said when speaking at Red Bull Music Academy. "There's your whole inner life to draw on." In real life, Rundgren was the one getting dumped, but he flipped the story so he was breaking up with the girl. Speaking with Marc Myers in 2018, Rundgren explained that the girl was named Linda, and she was his high school girlfriend. He had long hair, and one day when he walked her home, Linda's dad saw him for the first time and turned the hose on him - no hippie kid was going to date his daughter. A few days later, Linda acceded to her father's wishes and broke up with him. She did it rather casually, which Todd didn't appreciate. Rundgren wrote the lyric thinking about how he would have liked Linda to break up with him: in a sensitive phone call where she tells him it's important that he's free. Many years later, Rundgren was in Tulsa for a concert (this was likely March 31, 2003) when Linda called his hotel asking for tickets to the show. He put her on the guestlist, but never told her she inspired his most famous song. "Our lives had gone in different directions," he said. "We had nothing to say. I also wanted to hold on to the image I have of her in high school." (Songfacts.com)

[@robertkreiling1746]

Randy that was a awesome reply full of facts !

[@thomaadye5620]

Great cut and paste bro. But facts. Todd Rundgren continued to really create music when he was with the band Utopia. A majority of his really good stuff can be found on the "Something, Anything" album.

[@kevinanderson7169]

@@thomaadye5620 yep, 'One World' was one of his good Utopia songs

[@thomaadye5620]

@@kevinanderson7169 I believe "Love is the Answer" was too.

[@davidhunter801]

I always interpretted it as this - in his heart he knows he's already lost her, and he's trying to salvage the connection they once had. One of them ight need the other one day.

[@Wordsmyth8]

This is my favorite song of all time. Brings back memories of driving around with my friends after school and playing this song and other great music on the radio. I never get tired of it. Todd is a god. Check out more of him. Songs like Can We Still Be Friends, Love is the Answer, We Gotta Get You a Woman, It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference, A Dream Goes on Forever, Black Maria.

[@Earcandy73]

Todd the legend! I love him and this song. One of my all time favorites! Amber-this is the shortened version for radio airplay. The longer version has a soul chorus at the end which is eliminated here. If you find the 4 minute plus version and listen to it- then it will all come together.

[@Lega1Eagle]

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[@moonbeam2062]

Todd Rundgren is a master at writing sweet pop melodies.

[@CB-gr1uk]

One of the best songs ever.

[@valeriegibson8096]

I love this song! Todd Rundgren is amazing. I didn’t know until recently that he wrote “Love is the Answer” sung by England Dan and John Ford Coley, among others. ♥️

[@shirleybuffington6420]

He was also a music producer some of his notable credits are Grand Funk RailroadWe’re an American band and one of my favorites Meatloafs Bat Out Of Hell he finally got inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2021

[@br.martindallyosb1147]

Todd also produced Badfinger's Straight Up (at least parts of it) album and Pattie Smith's Wave album. Like Brian Eno, Rundgren tends to bring out the best of the artist he's producing for. I did not know he produced Bat Out Of Hell! How wonderful is that!?

[@DazzleMonroe]

@@br.martindallyosb1147 Mother's Pride, 1973. Superb production

[@ArthurRChan]

Also XTC's "Skylarking."

[@bloppysloppy2283]

He produced the classic New York Dolls first album and one of their reunion albums and The Band's album "Stage Fright".

[@daviddragavon7555]

Not to mention some of Hall and Oates early albums. But yea, Todd did a lot more than just sing.

[@robrobertson4619]

“I Saw The Light” would be a great choice for another Todd Rundgren song to listen to😉👍

[@Cyndi7021]

We had some great music in the 70s. No autotune needed. It was just pure talent.

[@justchillin4065]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Not completely true. Tons of Artist would never of made it if not for autotune completely changing their voices. No pitch correction needed for the "real artist". If you have to use autotune then your voice is always off scale. Not needed for the Ritcheous Brothers of the world so to speak

[@shannonhenson609]

No auto-tune back then.....but a whole lot of session musicians. 🤔😁

[@elizabethfranco1284]

One of the most iconic songs from the 70’s

[@michellec2514]

So a little bit of trivia. Steven Tyler's Tyler's daughter Liv You know the actress, anyway, up until she was 10 or 11:00 she thought Todd rundgren was her father. Her mom did not want her around Steven because of all the drug issues and the things that were going on but they started attending Aerosmith shows and she started to get suspicious when she was noticing the similarities with the lips and other things and they did end up telling her. That being said, she's still very close with Todd till this day

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

I’ve heard she still considers Todd her father.

[@Jonni1027]

I stopped at a small residential 4 way stop in 1980 in San Francisco and was totally shocked Todd Rundgren stepped off of the corner crossing the street in front of my car. I was so surprised cuz I’ve always been a humongous fan of his, but he was holding the hand of a little dark haired girl about 3 I guessed, and I remember thinking “I didn’t know he had a kid” haha. Fun memory.

[@brendahipsher273]

She sees Todd as her father, but she also knows Steven as her biological father.

[@eileendobbs8009]

Is she the little girl in some of those pictures? I knew the back story but it does look like her.

[@littleogeechee223]

Liv also was great friends with Mia Tyler, Steven’s daughter by Cyrinda Fox, and Liv’s half sister. They were both intrigued by how much they looked alike. Liv came flat out after an Aerosmith concert and asked Her mother, Bebe Buell, if Tyler was her father, and she had to then tell her the truth. She sort of suspected it all along. She still keeps Rundgren as part of her name.

[@RobertTaylor-cx2fg]

This song is on my all-time favorite list since the first time I heard it. It still brings a tear to my eye. I have to be careful when and where I hear it so I don't cry, and I am 67 years old. It just strikes me as so emotional and is similar to my own life situation when I was in college. Sad and beautiful song. Thanks for the reaction.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "I Saw the Light", "Can We Still Be Friends" and "We Gotta Get You a Woman"!! This is from his solo career in the 70s. He is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, multimedia artist, sound engineer and record producer.

[@tedcole9936]

Right on. We hit 2 out of 3 the same, but “We gotta get you…” is a great suggestion, too!

[@surlechapeau]

@@tedcole9936 thanks! Gonna check out the other 2 you mentioned!

[@jeffking4176]

I Saw The Light, is one of my favorites. 📻🙂

[@DavidBMaas]

Don't forget, Bang the Drum All Day!

[@ccfctid4]

The Live From Daryl’s House version of “Can We Still be Friends?” w/ Todd as a special guest might be my favorite

[@bradparnell614]

Dude is an accomplished producer. He produced one of the greatest albums of all time, Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell. Jim Steinman wrote the songs, Meat sang them, and Todd put it all together in a way that made rock history. It was rejected by many but was one of those where someone finally decided to take a chance on it and it absolutely blew up. Today, 45 years later, it's still one of the greatest rock albums period. I think you guys have reacted to three songs off that album, but every single one is a gem.

[@laustcawz2089]

When Steinman's death was announced on the radio, several commentators misattributed the album's production to Steinman. Todd wasn't even mentioned.

[@laudanum669]

@@laustcawz2089 There are morons everywhere

[@laudanum669]

Not only did Todd produce the album he played guitar, drums, keyboards and provided backing vocals on several of the songs.

[@GetFitWithEmily]

Todd also built the studio the album was made in, including the sound desk from scratch. He also financed the album.

[@bigbear1499]

And big ties to Aerosmith from. the beginning

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MUST HEAR Classics,, Todd Rundgren "I Saw The Light",, "Can We Still Be Friends",, "We Gotta Get You A Woman",, "A Dream Goes On Forever" & "Bang The Drum All Day"

[@raycewilliams3300]

Todd Rundgren wrote this as a teenager and it was the first song that he wrote. It is loosely based on a breakup with his girlfriend. He went to her house unanounced and her father answered the door. To put it mildly her dad did NOT approve of his long hair and his "hippie style" and forbid his daughter to see Todd anymore.

[@donnaj1964]

Todd Rundgren is fantastic! I saw the light is one of my favorites. Bang on the drum all day.

[@patrickvecchio8138]

Early 70’s was an incredibly creative time for music.

[@Laniefj]

This song, there are no words ... ❤❤❤

[@laustcawz2089]

No, "There Are No Words" is a different Todd song, from the first "Runt" album.

[@lindehughes2011]

Always loved this one ❤️, I am 73 and still enjoy it each time I hear it

[@lindsaywillis7205]

That 70s show!!! ... Love this song and loved that series ❣️

[@keithcarper8809]

Todd's a super talent. "Bang the Drum All Day" is a jumping tune with a bass solo. "I saw the Light" is a soulful love song. Both great. ☮💜🎶

[@tammystack2208]

Wasn't Bang the drum all day the theme song for an 80s sitcom?

[@rickwong1000]

My gosh, hearing this song takes me back to High School days in California 👍🏼

[@Lega1Eagle]

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[@lindaveal5124]

when I was 11 yrs old, my dad bought me my first radio for Christmas. It was just an AM radio, and this song was one that played all the time.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Love it, Beautiful song. Talented with everything including his looks. Very diverse. Thanx so much, Be well, Peace

[@Cynthia...]

Another song I haven’t heard for a while that’s very beautiful.❤

[@dennisray3235]

His voice, the music, it all came together. A really great song.

[@willfromyadkinville]

one of my favorite songs ever! Todd was amazing! him and Laura Nyro became great friends and you can hear his influence in her later music!

[@zaartac]

"Sometimes I can't help seeing all the way through" one of the greatest lines ever.

[@Toejoe5252]

Fact. I always loved that line. It’s sort of introspective and a little bit sad.

[@CB-gr1uk]

70s music was made for the soul.

[@barryg2069]

Love how yall closed yall eyes after awhile. The music just takes you somewhere else. Todd Rundgren is legend!!!!

[@mcleodmichael1]

Just so damn intimate. A song you can slip right into your heart as if it's always been there.

[@francesthompson593]

This man is so talented, he cannot be labelled!

[@danielkeis8388]

Another great but often overlooked song is “Can we still be friends”

[@TracyfromNC]

I saw The Light is lovely by Todd! Great Love Song!

[@keithneale6223]

I agree Tracy!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

This entire double album is great. And Todd played all of the instruments on sides 1, 2, and 3. But other musicians played on side 4. Hello It's Me is a live studio recording.

[@FrisellFan01]

This song has been a magnet to me in relation to my early teenage years....and very special part of my life...Todd.Rundgren's voice ...very special.....

[@lewismaddox4132]

Todd had a way of making you realize how fortunate you were to have the love of someone extraordinary, once. You wish you could've hung onto it. Yet you realize that you were that one in a million that got to experience it...once. That glow is something that'll light-up your life until you die.

[@rostand5264]

I Saw the Light. Sweet song.

[@Rick-or2kq]

I started listening to music in the late 60's in my early teens, how lucky to grow up through one of the greatest periods of music in modern history, there was so many very talented song writers and musicians that were free to express themselves in the ways they wanted to.

[@Doc552]

I have loved all of Todd’s work and Hello It’s Me is so jazzy and motion. I miss him! One of a kind

[@827dusty]

Love Todd Rundgren. He was huge in the 70s. He wrote hit songs for other artists as well as a few for himself. One of the really underrated artists of his time. A real talented fellow. We were more caring in the 70s for some reason. It's such a different world for teens and young adults. Thanks

[@cspaikido]

Love "I Saw the Light" as well.

[@tedcole9936]

Todd’s got a huge catalog -a genius of astounding creativity. But… it’s good to start with his most “pop friendly” tracks, this was definitely in that category… as follow-ups, I’d recommend “I Saw the Light”, “A Dream Goes On Forever” or “Can’t We Just Be Friends”. Then, maybe get into some of his more experimental things! My personal favorite: “Couldn’t I Just Tell You”, which is also fairly pop-friendly, but wasn’t released as a single. It rocks, though.

[@lorioday8528]

Then picks from A Wizard a True Star, Hermit of Mink Hollow, Healing, Initiation, Nearly Human...

[@darrellwhitman4756]

Couldn't I Just Tell You was the second single released from the album after I Saw the Light.

[@tedcole9936]

@@lorioday8528 … No World Order… “Property” a great track from that in the pop/accessible vein. Yeah, Almost Human is a great album, didn’t sell anywhere near its quality points!

[@tedcole9936]

@@darrellwhitman4756 thanks for the correction, I bow down to your knowledge!

[@bobdavis4848]

@@tedcole9936 Also, the song you called "Can't We Just Be Friends" was actually titled "Can We Still Be Friends." You made great suggestions. 🙂

[@my7758]

This is an forever more, will be my most favorite song ever! Thank You for listening to it. You are so right. The ‘70’s are and forever will be the best of the best! Love the way you both described it. Perfection!♥️♥️♥️

[@octoberguy]

Thanks for playing Todd! I've suggested him a few times... and a few songs. "Can We Still Be Friends".... "I Saw the Light"... "We Gotta Get You a Woman"... "Love Is the Answer"... I think the difference in music of the 70s is that it's both smart and emotional. You can really connect with the feelings.

[@denisemiller5654]

Just the best song ever...the harmonies, the construct - fantastic! In love with Todd since I first started listening to him when he was in the Nazz. Glad you enjoyed it - listen to more of his songs - you won't be dissapointed!

[@bradsullivan2495]

He produced Meat Loaf's iconic first album.

[@markrowett8168]

" I Saw the Light" is one my favourites.

[@joemc1960]

My favorite non-Beatles song of all time. And a fellow Philly boy. Go Phils!

[@jamesmoritz3584]

And Eagles. 7-0

[@williammuntzer7374]

Great reaction. This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I saw Todd in 1982 and was very impressed.

[@murrayspiffy2815]

Certain songs mean more than others - not because they're better - but who they remind you of. This song cuts me to my 14 year old bone. I liked Suzanne and thought we had a meeting of the minds - only to find out she liked she liked someone else. My first rejection - hurt like hell - and this is the song that reminds me of her and the pain of rejection. 50 years later it stirs up those feelings.

[@iceone1216]

He played every instrument on the track...amazing! I Saw The Light is amazing as well.

[@dougmcintosh2466]

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, are a group that plays mostly horns. Their song (This Guy’s In Love With You) is a great song.

[@Lega1Eagle]

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[@ScottShaffer]

I think this is one of the best songs ever written and the performance by Todd Rundgren is off the charts! Such memories brought back. Thank you.

[@calebclunie4001]

Todd was on TV, just about 4 days ago, promoting his new collaborative album, "Space Force". I'm super excited, to hear it. He's legendary, when it comes to sound production, and he's brilliantly creative.

[@user-tk4gr9zo7t]

Such a wonderful song and artist!!! Cold Morning Light will always be my favourite track, but there’s such a special magic in all of Todd’s songs that are like no others I’ve come across 💖💕

[@kelanth462]

He has such an amazing voice. So full Of emotion. Lindsey Stirling - A River Flows in You is full of emotion too. So beautiful you'll cry.

[@beckyjohnson4752]

On that 70s show, the characters all went to a Rundgren concert. Loved that episode and also love love this song. So great to be reminded of this classic. Gorgeous!

[@jameswalker6878]

This is a definite 70's classic. For fans of the hit sitcom "That 70's Show", this was the very first song they played in the first episode and the very last song they played at the end of the last episode. Great show that epitomized the 70's. I understand they're planning a sequel show with the 2 parents of the main character. Hope all the old kids make appearances too.

[@musicfanatic5037]

Just One Victory! Just One Victory! Todd at his finest!

[@neptune9]

Glad I kept scrolling. I was shocked no one was suggesting this one! Thanks MF.

[@kimberlymoore8042]

Good one! My fave of Rundgren is "Can We Still Be Friends".

[@carollittle1059]

Always loved this song

[@SG-js2qn]

I really like horns in this. They sound so free and spontaneous. The vocal harmonies in the chorus seem to be inspired by the horns. "Hello It's Me" was originally produced in 1968 when Rundgren was 20 and with a band called Nazz. After doing a solo album, Rundren produced "Day After Day" for Badfinger, though George Harrison got the credit. Rundgren also produced "We're An American Band" for Grand Funk Railroad. In '77, Rundgren had a hit with "Love Is the Answer" by Utopia, a band he formed.

[@laustcawz2089]

The Badfinger album "Straight Up", which included "Day After Day" had 3 producers: Geoff Emerick, then taken over by Harrison, then Rundgren when Harrison had to work on the Concert for Kampuchea.

[@bobdavis4848]

I agree with you about the masterful "Hello It's Me" and the horns in this Todd single version. The hit version of "Love Is The Answer" was not by Utopia, but two years later by England Dan & John Ford Coley; Top 10 pop and #1 AC. There was another Todd and Beatle connection relating to tragedy; I'll explain if you wish.

[@SG-js2qn]

@@bobdavis4848 England Dan and John Ford Coley were so good. As for the story, sure, go ahead and share.

[@bobdavis4848]

@@SG-js2qn Yes they were, as were Seals and Crofts; I have all the albums of both duos. John Lennon's killer (who I don't name, because he wanted media coverage of his name) was wearing a Todd Rundgren shirt when he shot John. His home had shrines to Todd and John. He earlier tried to find Todd.

[@davidholmes0416]

"We gotta get you a woman" is another good song. Great oldies sound. Listening April 2024. Thank you.

[@nickshields1011]

Rundgren is like an American Bowie, outrageously talented and uses a wide range of styles in influences. Legend.

[@christimanley13]

Yeah I can see that

[@jeraldkimball494]

Todd was a master of most any instrument that came within his reach. The man was a masterful musician!

[@danwingo7512]

ou just have to hear his "I saw the light". Another great Rundgren hi.

[@NoCanDu]

He did a live album and singing “think of me” are Stevie Nicks, Hall & Oates, etc.” Todd’s the man. He’s touring with Daryl Hall! Classic. 😊

[@billc.5861]

Todd is touring with an all star band for the “Celebration of David Bowie tour”. Guitarist Adrian Belew & Scrote. - super bassist Angeline Saris (so incredibly good) drummer Michael Urband and more.

[@suzannemarchewka1434]

I saw the light is another great song you will love by Todd .

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Had, still have, all of todd's albums, from his time with The Nazz on. His importance in Rock history is immeasurable, but largely underrated by the public. See Todd Rundgren's Utopia - "Love Is The Answer"

[@clemdane]

I love this song and it's instant nostalgia for me. I love his "I Saw The Light" even more!

[@joprice200]

Herb Albert is another horn player to check out!!

[@joprice200]

"Rise" is a masterpiece by Herb Alpert! A must listen!!

[@SpiderMcGee]

A Dream Goes On Forever, one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

[@kimberlygould5659]

Agree. My fav!!!

[@psafkow]

I believe he was the guitar genius behind the revving motorcycle and the solo that followed it on Bat Out Of Hell.

[@ginapodolan3869]

A favorite song of mine since the 70's,and still is. Todd is "The Wizard"!

[@susanbezio6708]

Todd is still making and producing amazing music. White Knights is an excellent example of his work, his latest album. Love his stuff and his band he tours with is top notch. Chance for us is a great song

[@PBC2520]

Yes he is

[@lydianunez2522]

This is my favorite deep in my soul kind of song. Loved it back in the 70's still Love it now. I still have this album 🎶

[@bradsullivan2495]

A song you should bring the kids in to hear, because it's a fun one, "Bang on the Drum All Day." For Jay's edification, the Packers have played this for the past few decades at home every time they score a touchdown.

[@clarkthomson1974]

Fantastic artist, his album,A Wizard A True Star, is fabulous from start to finish. Well worth a listen!