Drummer reacts to "A Dream Goes On Forever" + "Real Man" by Todd Rundgren
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- My first taste of Todd Rundgren and wow was I satisfied with these two songs or what... this is great! They keys are out of this world good. Very atmospheric with SO many layers to the sound. This guy rocks and now I want to hear some Utopia too!
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• A Dream Goes on Foreve...
• Real Man (2015 Remaster)
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Todd Rundgren is a genius who's produced many artists and groups over the last 50+ years as well as doing his own music. Really worth diving into.
I'm down to definitely check out more. This was great! So much texture and life to the sound.
@@L33Reacts Great reaction. The 1978 tour opened with "Real Man" and the show only got better. Todd has a very eclectic catalog, including radio-friendly hits like these and his more prog sound with Utopia, then his career went into about forty directions. He has produced some great albums for a lot of artists and has been an important part of some really cool projects. My favorite time seeing him was when he was part of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band. He has a wide variety of styles shown in his albums over the years and is respected for his engineering and studio wizardry. I think you will love Utopia.
@@mikemicrael5749 My very favorite musical artists have an eclectic catalog of music - like this one Todd Rundgren. Also Peter Gabriel has a broad range of styles in his solo and band career. Suzanne Vega...
AGREE !!!!!!
"Want Of A Nail"
Must hear 'Hello, It's Me', 'I Saw the Light', 'Can We Still be Friends', and 'We Gotta Get You a Woman'.
Todd can do everything. He's a pop God, but he had an electronic phase, a prog phase, an experimental stage. He had that Philly soul sound in his pop phase. Was finally elected in the rock n roll hall of fame last year. Considered to be a genius producer and produced multiple large albums including meatloaf, cheap trick, Patti Smith, hall n oates and more. Unbelievable musician as well. Incredible guitarist, and played all instruments on his masterpiece something/anything. On Rolling stones list of best albums of all time.
A wizard, a true star is one of the greatest albums ever.. Todd is an underrated musician. He produced Meatloaf Bat out of hell album also
I had never heard of him until recently and that is a damn shame. Because this is great. I really enjoyed it.
Hello it’s Me- I Saw the Light
All of the instruments and voices are Todd. Almost always did everything on his own, apart from working with the band, Utopia. A true genius.
Don’t take no crap from no one
, be a real man! 😊
I love Todd, used to listen to him as a teenager in the UK. I can’t understand why he so underrated. From the psychedelic stuff to perfect love songs. ❤
Wizard a true star. Seminal album.
Todd has SO MUCH good stuff, but stylistically he’s impossible to pin down. He’s got soul-tinged like this, rock, experimental stuff, and prog periods like the first Utopia album. You have a TON more to explore here.
He also has produced a ton of great albums for other people, like Meatloaf and XTC.
He’s incredible live, I’ve seen him a dozen times.
If you want to check out Todd with Utopia there’s a great video on RUclips of them performing “Seven Rays” on the U.K. TV show “ The Old Grey Whistle Test” from 1975 - same show that the recent Frankenstein by The Edgar Winter Group video you watched came from. Speaking of the Edgar Winter Group , Edgar, Rick his guitarist and Dan his bass player all played on the last song of Side 1 of Todd’s album Initiation - from which Real Man is the opening track. A stunning song (that features a reprise of Real Man). Todd’s work, both solo and with Utopia, spans so many musical styles and genres. I’ve been a fan since mid 70s - so much great stuff!
I love that you really enjoyed Todd 😃❤️
Todd has dabbled in nearly every genre while always making melodic songs. Met him in 2004. He's self-effacing and easy going.
The road through the world of Todd Rundgren is long and winding. The man has addressed almost all styles you can think of. That might seem daunting but his signature is so strong, it holds his world firmly together. A good starter for Utopia is the Communion with the sun(album Ra). Another great Todd song is Zen Archer(A wizard, A true star).
Todd Rundgren is a genius. He's up there with Steely Dan in my personal pop rock pantheon. Their 70s output is unmatched.
THE REASON YOU FELT HIS SONGS IS BECAUSE TODD ALWAYS GOT YOUR HEART IN 10 TO 20 SECONDS...HE IS THE GOAT AT THAT SKILL LOVE HIM!!
What you need to do is, get your headphones, pick a nice chair and listen to A Wizard A True Star non stop. Read the lyrics as well. Brillant. Side one is like a crazy abstract piece of art. Side two is more traditional Todd. Do it.
Excellent advice!
No "Sounds of the Studio" beforehand? Agreed though, my favorite album of Todd's!
A heavy hitter, producer of more bands than I can list. Such a positive message also.
Hey Lee, good to see you checking out Todd Rundgren. He's been writing and producing music since about 1966 and his 1st band Nazz began in 1967. He's written hundreds of songs some of whom you've probably heard already but didn't know it. Nazz was like the Who and Beatles had a punky pop garage band in Philadelphia. All the Nazz LP's have some heavy songs, ballads and pop tunes too. His solo LP's " Something / Anything" " Runt" and it's follow up " Runt : the Ballad of Todd Rundgren" are amazing.
There are so many great songs ~ Love is the Answer, Just One Victory, The Verb, to Love, Wailing Wall, Communion With The Sun. OMG ~ too many for me to list right now.
Got to see him at a amphitheater in Hawaii approx 1980, STUNNING !!!!!!!!!!!!! ☮☮💘💘💥💥
Todd rundgren, is the Frank Zappa Pop music Enjoy the ride .
I was about to add this comment!
Happy to have seen both.
Gave an immediate like simply for the songs chosen.
Welcome to the world of Todd. Enjoy the Ride. There's only one. 🤙
makes me feel sooo old. I remember when the TODD album came out. I played it every day-every cut on the album is great. Many styles. So long ago
Todd is fantastic, check “Don’t You Ever Learn” and “Just One Victory”
You should really react to Todd Rundgren's Utopia album. "Utopia's Theme" is right up your alley.
Played all the instruments and did all the vocals on these two. He did that quite often on his albums
Huge catalog with Todd!
Legendary production credits as well (Meatloaf etc)
Even some Prog. Check out the early Utopia albums
Nice new rabbit hole here, Lee!
Indeed! ❤
I’m so thrilled you’re doing this! Todd is undoubtedly my all time favorite artist. Such a genius. So eclectic over his 50+ year career. Amazing producer as well. Please do more. I know Hello It’s Me is his biggest hit, but he’s got so many songs that are better. Recommended: Initiation, Black & White, The Last Ride, You Cried Wolf, Lockjaw, Love Science, Temporary Sanity, Stood Up, Party Liquor and Serious. Utopia, while distinct from Todd’s solo work, is almost equally great.
Kansas and Todd were the best of American prog in the 70s
Glad you connected with this. Us Utopians urge you to dig a little deeper. The Utopia theme is excellent, as well Communion With The Sun, The Seven Rays, Trapped, those are just some of his prog songs. So many styles he mastered. Enjoy the ride!
Also Todd was at the forefront of sequencers, arpeggiators and programming a majority of the sounds you hear blending analog synthesizers and computers. This is the early’70’s…
Many voices from one man.
Todd was one of the first to put a computer in the recording studio. Most albums were all instruments all engineering all producing he discovered Meat Loaf, produced Grand Funk Railroad. An all around musical genius!!!
Todds' album "Healing" is lengthy and amazing. A promoter discovered me in the 70s. I met him in NYC. He gave me an album and asked me to record 2 songs acapella. I was 21, noone really cared or was excited so...I blew it. The promoter called me a lot asking when I would get him the tape. I was working 2 jobs and singing/partying with friends at night. Ended up driving across country on 3 days notice shortly after. Went for a 2 week visit and stayed a year in CA. Did meet a promoter, Cheap Trick, The Babys and Foreigner. Ahh the lightning moments.
Boy are you in for a treat with Todd. He has many, many excellent albums and the most amazing live album ("Back to the Bars").
"Real Man" is the opening track on the album "Initiation". "Real Man" is reprised at the end of "Death of Rock and Roll".
The double album "Something/Anything?" is an excellent beginning. Stand-out songs beside are:
"Sweeter Memories"
"It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference"
"Cold Morning Light"
"The Night The Carousel Burnt Down"
"Marlene" which is simply beautiful (and about one of his first girlfriends.
"One More Day (No Word)"
"Couldn't I Just Tell You"
"Torch Song"
"Hello It's Me"
Hello it’s me from Todd’s album “Something Anything” will make you feel something.
Hello it's me. Awesome song.
Love the Todd Rundgren. He's one of my all time favorites , because he's so eclectic. Pop rock, Rock and Roll, Prog rock, he does it all , and so much variety in his songs. He was a true pioneer in so many styles of music.
Please try:
1. Couldn't I just tell you
2. The very last time
3. The seven Rays
4. Just one Victory
And too many others to mention
Like your show, thanks
Yo Lee, the Todd rabbit hole is deep. 50 albums… where to start? Hmmmm. Go watch documentaries on you tube about Todd. His talents equal Yes, ELP, Zappa, Genesis. Etc.Just brilliant art pop. And he covers every genre. Do you wanna be blown away? Start out with “A Wizard a true star.” But you gotta play it in it’s entirety to make sense. Think about it bro.🙏🏻
Todd plays just about every instrument. He played everything on "Real Man". If you watch a 70s live performance he talks about it. He had to bring a recording of his instrumentals to back him up. Very very talented dude.
WOW! Wonderfully stunned when this came up in the Q. Todd is a wonderful genius who is starting to get the deserved respect after the Hall of Fame. It was a treat for a long time Todd fan to watch someone become hit by the talent. I really respect your taste and could see that you got it. The best part for me was the belief that you might be inclined to look into Rundgren and, as a musician, you would quickly appreciate who he is. His production talents, his musicianship recording many of his songs playing every instrument and his song writing skills and vocals. Dive into his 50+ year old catalog and this is the genre of music you’ll find; soul, hard rock, metal, ballads, broadway, Gilbert & Sullivan, rock anthems, prog rock, pop rock. One album acapella, one album boss nova, one album Beatles-copies and one double album set that commonly appears on 500 best album lists.
No need for suggestions, you’ll find them.
Great reply! Hopefully @L33reacts has the time and the fan base who will suggest more songs. Lee has big ears, but he is wondering in the dark on some of these artists and he needs our help.❤
On some of his albums all the voices and instruments are Todd and all the harmonies on the other albums are him. Great songs, you'll dig this journey.
Todd is amazing. Glad you're finding out.
Todd has a theory that the higher frequencies carry more musical information than lower ones. That's one of the reasons he ignored the prevailing 60s and 70s wisdom that you could only get about 40-45 minutes of music on an LP without losing quality. His landmark 1973 album A Wizard, A True Star contained just under 56 minutes of music, one of the longest single disc LPs. It's also one of his best and certainly one of the most imaginative and impressive I had ever heard at the time. As with a lot of his pre-Utopia albums, although their are other band members and session men present, he played most of it himself. Probably hard to showcase here since many of the tracks merge or overlap each other.
You really need to listen to his more progish stuff. "The Ikon" is a good one to start with. He also put out an album that has a Beatles reminiscent sound titled "Deface the Music"
L33! The second side of this album is a must. I only own 1 solo Todd album & its is Initiation. (I’m a Utopia man) Primarily got it 2 years ago for a Treatise on Cosmic Fire & the title track.
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎so much talent!
I was lucky to see Todd /Utopia back in 2016. He is so amazing on the guitar! ♥️🎶
I bet it was awesome! Real man sounds like it would be a great song for a show
Todd's Something/Anything? album is one of the most melodic double albums ever produced and Todd performed all instrumentals and vocals on the first three sides by himself (if memory serves). Hits like, Hello It's Me, I Saw the Light and It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference made extensive radio play, but the deep cuts are also amazing; like, Sweeter Memories, Sounds of the Studio/Breathless, Saving Grace, etc. His solo stuff is more melodic and popish, but with a prog bent always. His Utopia stuff rocks out and is heavily prog. Considering his skill as a multi-instrumentalist (he is a guitar savant, actually), his pioneering production skills (e.g. Bat Out of Hell), his inventive/pop-sensitive song writing chops and his rainbow hair. he truly is a Wizard, A True Star! An amazing rabbit hole, especially for the thoughtfully inclined with their music. Great reaction!!
Todd ='s Supreme Engineer,Producer,Writing,Musician, and Absolute GUITAR GOD~!~!~! See his Band UTOPIA.....Todd's Resume' is Non-Ending
Always loved this song with a good fattie. ❤ Thank you!
This stuff is Todd's pop sound which he was a master at (ie: I saw The Light and Hello It's Me).
But Todd also did some heavy stuff as well (ie: Black Maria & Number One Lowest Commin Denominator).
I really enjoy Todd Rundgren from this era. I love both of these albums. For a more progressive side, try "Singing and the Glass Guitar" (an Electrified Fairytale). A 15 min epic from his band Utopia. After the 70s he had a more radio-friendy sound. I also recommend the album Something/Anything. A double album loaded with fine tracks. Enjoy
Todd is Godd. Still.
Todd is my favorite singer-songwriter-musician. Love these!
Glad you enjoyed Victoria! You have a great name (one of my daughters names) 😆😁😁
There are grown men walking around today that I rocked to sleep singing them this song.
I would recommend you to also listen to his power pop phase: 'Determination' off Hermit of Mink Hollow (1978), and 'Couldn't I just tell you' off Something/Anything (1972). There's also his Laura Nyro/Carole King type songs: 'Saving Grace' off Something/Anything.
For his soul/rock type of songs: 'For the Want of a Nail' off Nearly Human (1989), a duet with Bobby Womack.
The man has breadth and depth.
Great music. Beautiful. Nice vibe from the wizard. Thank you so much for sharing this. It's been a long time since I last listened to his music.
If you haven't, please try 'Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren" from 1971. You can pick any song from this album. It's a masterpiece.
I love Can We Still Be Friends! It was popular when I graduated college and used to sing it in my head to get through my first nursing job
Great choices! Although i do prefer thr live version of ‘dream…’. Just todd sitting atva piano. Todd is someone you need to buckle up and dive into. He is still at it after 50 years and has covered SO many genres…pop, folk, electronica, progressive rock, soul…the list goes on. Aside from doing many albums completely by himself, hecwas also at one point the highest paid producer in the world. A true genius! Way underrated!
You have great instincts, Mr. Drummer! Enjoy your journey! ❤
Todd is Godd.
Definitely check out Utopia Theme, amazing live performance, very prog
I’d recommend something from Todd but I wouldn’t know where to start or stop. His catalog of music will keep you occupied for quite a long time.
Thanks!
More cool suggestions from Jane. :)
Just listening to you.. and I’ve been listening to you for a couple of months now! Take a listen.. Todd R, “ Sometimes I Don’t Know What to Feel.” I think it might resonate
Todd.
So weird. Been listening to Todd Rundgren last 2 weeks. Watched him @ Daryl's House.
He worked and shared a flat with Zappa. He also designed the first color graphic tablet in the 80s.
I once heard Todd say that he went to the Apple office when the entire company was in one small building. So much talent! Genius.
Where did you read "he worked and shared a flat with Zappa" ? The main connexion I'm aware of is that one of his early girlfriends ( Miss Christine ) was a member of GTO, a 3 girls band produced by Zappa. But other than that, had never heard or read anything about him sharing a flat or even collaborating with Zappa.
@@h.m.7218 Frank was spotted by a few of my friends at a Utopia concert at a NYC club back in the 1980s. I’m pretty sure it was at The Ritz. Whatever the venue, it says a lot about Todd’s music to have a master like Zappa to go to your show.
a trure legend!
Great choices! Rundgren is a very rich source of wonderful music.
So well said!!
tOdD iS gOdD!
Todd did a song a few years back called Tinfoil Hat with Donald Fagan, its a political song, very funny but not a wide release, you have to find it. Not something for the channel but something you might enjoy.
Can't count how many J's rolled on this album, that's how it was done, unless driving ,then the bong between the knees.
I recommend you listen to “The Last Ride” live next.
Todd Rundgren was Liv Tyler's father until she found out Steve Tyler is really her father. Look it up.
Call this Prog-Pop.
For Prog-Rock check out Todd's Utopia, before anyone called it progressive.
With Peace and Love to all!
(Michael)
Todd Rundgren’s “Fascist Christ”, live in the ToddPod, 1995, is one to not miss!L
Ok kiddos....raise your hand if you started singing "Born to Synthesize" after Real Man! 🙋♀
He really makes me think of where Daryl Hall got his inspiration.
Dude! Loved your reactions especially to ‘Real Man’. Here’s Todd climbing Utopia’s Pyramid back in 77. The Real Man climbed this like 25 times, while playing his Anke guitar. No safety harness, cables etc! 😮. ❤️👍. ruclips.net/video/ej9xzLCyiWE/видео.htmlsi=ysbTr2teS-WC2m6P
My suggestion if you want to better appreciate Todd Rundgren is to listen, in their entirety, the three album sequence he did from '72-'74; Something / Anything, A Wizard / A True Star (AWATS) & Todd. The challenge with Todd is that he rarely did the same thing twice so audiences couldn't predict what he would do. Something / Anything had some range with some hard rock, some art rock & a few other styles but a whole lot of excellent pop songs which got him a lot of attention. He wasn't so sure that he was interested in that kind of intention so AWATS went in a totally different direction with side 1 a continuous sound montage with an emphasis on psychedelic & side two paying a lot of homage to the Philly Soul sound he grew up with.
Another truly unusual album he did worth checking out is "A Capella" where he spliced & diced magnetic tape, loops, sampling etc (before modern computers!) in order to create a soundscape of songs using only his voice.
If you want to hear a more "stadium Rock" Todd, try: ruclips.net/p/PLRcJ_nSub36ObD2lcqXC5hcVREsQiFEwm.
Hopefully it was Hey Bulldog
Just another one. Todd creating his 3D video by himself way before‘Toy Story’ came out. Todd is Godd! ruclips.net/video/Jhs24mL8Lx0/видео.htmlsi=HwWNnlVGUeESzFS4
L33Reacts if you like Organ and Drums give a listen too Lee Michaels Do You Know What I Mean it's just Lee on a Hammod B3 Organ and Dusty on the Drums good shit man