I was 15 when I saw this live............ I am so blessed to have grown up with the best music, raw, real, live, beautiful, meaningful ...................music......... cheers.......
I was 19 when I discovered these songs through the live album "Back to the bars". It opened up a new world for me, I was blown away. Very underrated artist and band.
WOW, this song still sends chills down my spine!!! (40 years later!!) Loved Todd since his RUNT days and Faithful is still one of my favorites of his, solo or with the boys! Gotta say as a singer and musician myself, (And a Todd Freak), THEY ALL FREAKIN "NAILED IT" HERE ON THIS ONE!! Musically AND vocally!! (And all live too!) LOVE ME SOME TODD!! Thanks Dan for all of these spectacular posts!! Brings back so many heart felt memories for me! I STILL remember my first Todd concert at the "old" Chicago Theater back in '76! Tickets were $6.50 & $7.50, sure wish I could go back in time and live it all over again!! Thanks again Dan, you da man!!
Man, I just `needed to hear this song today. I've seen Todd at least 20 times and this is by far the best live version I've ever heard. It still gives me the chills and brings a tear to my eye when I think about the women I was in love with back then. Damn I miss her. Todd you are and always will be the best. Thank You.
That's some good live singing. The harmonies may have an off-key moment once in a while, but it's real -- just a few guys singing, not 24 tracks of the same guy singing in unison and harmony with himself. Not to knock what Todd does in the studio, of course, he has to do what he hears in his head -- but it's damn near impossible to replicate onstage with just a few guys. Utopia do a damn fine job here.
Todd would probably be the first to tell you he doesn't have a great voice but he knows how to work it. It may not be perfect but he has this sweetness in his voice that you want only the best for him.
Somehow I just woke up at my computer (I own a VERY comfortable chair), and listening to/watching this clip is officially the very first thing I did today! This perfomance amazes me. I've listened to the album Faithful about, oh, I dunno, maybe forty (40) times, and it seems like the kind of song that wouldn't necessarily be TOO hard to record in the studio with the right kind of musicians, but to pull it all together live would seem to be a much different proposition!
Saw Todd tonight in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. He opened for Daryl Hall. Todd's voice certainly isn't as strong but he didn't disappoint. Utopia fans were in the house. Daryl Hall was excellent. His band were the musicians from his show, Daryl's House.
love decides to see...... a one tha t feels as they do ... not owned ... by either one...... not controlled ..... shared ..... love.... that become a love for each one ... to be who they are ....... listened to .... tried to be understood... respected ..... knowing we will be for each other .........always.....
it is the one that is looking that decides.... if love is cold or a one needing to find a dream..... of where love will take you...... to find you.... a warm heart finding ... no tricks.... in a love that wants to be seen....... as a one that will love you...... an active love...... is that verb enough.... a center of a predicate and expresses an act ... occurrence ... or mode of being... a grammatical word... as in I love...... a one ... that could be you..... the technical way to love ......as defined in the Dictionary........ but is love more ... that is felt ..... and held ...... listened to and heard that makes the heart feel and see a one they are attracted to ...... is that love ... or a definition in a book....... in other words the one that turns you ... on .... that is love ....... that will make us love ...... and be an attraction to someone .... wanting us to make love with them.......it can be scientific ...... or passion....... you decide the love you want to be in love with ..... hope you find the passion of love ...... that makes you scientific....... education we find the scientist we make passionate love with ....... will he get it ..... the love part ??
Todd's voice here is so strong...absolute control. The band so tight and on top of it. Two of the biggest exclusions from the R and R Hall of Fame are Rush and this guy. Rush has been taken care of..now it's Todd's turn. Absolutely absurd given his writing, playing, singing and record production abilities. Multi-talented is a term too often used without actually having merit...not this guy...rock and roll hasn't made many at all like Todd Rundgren.
This utopia lineup is like what, best band ever.. if u know a 4 piece that sings like this and is anywhere near as tight musically, please let me know. Wait another year!!
Todd is still the BEST !! I'm w/ Jenna and Edward , and the ones who have been there for oh so many yrs. His singing, writing, arrangements, the numerous mastering of instruments, etc.etc., cannot be matched- by anyone !! Anyone who has ever worked w/ him knows he is the BEST. "The Verb 'To Love' " is just yet another example of how awesome he is at expressing himself! If so many more people thought like he does, this world would be in MUCH BETTER SHAPE !!! LOVE YOU, TODD !!! NEVER GIVE UP !!!!!
Just wow. LOVE this performance. Better than the studio version. I just wish the video and audio reproduction was up to today's standards. I'd happily pay for a HQ/HD version.
Todd Rundgren is in a class of his own he is so far past that with his caliber of talent it would be an insult to add him to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
I was 15 when I saw this live............ I am so blessed to have grown up with the best music, raw, real, live, beautiful, meaningful ...................music......... cheers.......
I was 19 when I discovered these songs through the live album "Back to the bars". It opened up a new world for me, I was blown away.
Very underrated artist and band.
Sends chills down my spine.....Rundgren is the greatest
Todd is so incredibly awesome, always has been,and still is..:) I fell in love with his music 1972,and I cannot forget him.
close your eyes then, but remember to open your ears & heart. Peace
Timeless. I listened to Todd back in the day. Still top shelf to this day.
I can't help it to think that Prince found his sound when he heard Todd's
WOW, this song still sends chills down my spine!!! (40 years later!!) Loved Todd since his RUNT days and Faithful is still one of my favorites of his, solo or with the boys! Gotta say as a singer and musician myself, (And a Todd Freak), THEY ALL FREAKIN "NAILED IT" HERE ON THIS ONE!! Musically AND vocally!! (And all live too!) LOVE ME SOME TODD!! Thanks Dan for all of these spectacular posts!! Brings back so many heart felt memories for me! I STILL remember my first Todd concert at the "old" Chicago Theater back in '76! Tickets were $6.50 & $7.50, sure wish I could go back in time and live it all over again!! Thanks again Dan, you da man!!
Only Todd could perform such a beautiful ballad!!
one of my favorite Todd songs.
This song is so good on so many levels!
Incredible
I've always admired Willie's ability to play for the song, much as Ringo has always done. This song shows it perfectly.
I want more!!!! Hate to be greedy but I NEED more. One of the nicest postings ever, thanks!!!
This entire channel is ALL Todd, greed works for me, heh
+HarryRunt danu I'm late but I truly am grateful for your posts and Todd Rundgren greatest from so long ago :)))
mesmerizing.....
Todd Rundgren is WONDERFUL at His Making songs & Getting His Music Out to The public.! 🇺🇸😊👍🏼
Recently discovered 2 years ago (Todd with and without Utopia). Has now surpassed all my favorite bands as my #1 favorite !!
Man, I just `needed to hear this song today. I've seen Todd at least 20 times and this is by far the best live version I've ever heard. It still gives me the chills and brings a tear to my eye when I think about the women I was in love with back then. Damn I miss her. Todd you are and always will be the best. Thank You.
I have always loved this song. The words are truely a mile apart from anyone elses idea of "love". So real & so deep.
Utopia , todd and the Band are so together in this as ONE!
That's some good live singing. The harmonies may have an off-key moment once in a while, but it's real -- just a few guys singing, not 24 tracks of the same guy singing in unison and harmony with himself. Not to knock what Todd does in the studio, of course, he has to do what he hears in his head -- but it's damn near impossible to replicate onstage with just a few guys. Utopia do a damn fine job here.
Todd would probably be the first to tell you he doesn't have a great voice but he knows how to work it. It may not be perfect but he has this sweetness in his voice that you want only the best for him.
Ben Culture I think the dissonance is purposeful.
I think the dissonance is planned.
You're right. It's real & unprocessed. Also monitoring was very hit & miss. back in the day.
This song is on my phone. Love love love!
This, is the meaning, of the Verb to Love! Please call home, please don't leave us alone. Learn to sacrifice. Love
Somehow I just woke up at my computer (I own a VERY comfortable chair), and listening to/watching this clip is officially the very first thing I did today!
This perfomance amazes me. I've listened to the album Faithful about, oh, I dunno, maybe forty (40) times, and it seems like the kind of song that wouldn't necessarily be TOO hard to record in the studio with the right kind of musicians, but to pull it all together live would seem to be a much different proposition!
I'm sure we are all still here listening to Todd :))
Yes yes and hells bells,yes we are. still there?
Yes we do
If not, we certainly should be !!!
2021 still in love with Todd's music~ Thankful I saw him in 2019♥️👏👏👏👌💃
Saw Todd tonight in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. He opened for Daryl Hall. Todd's voice certainly isn't as strong but he didn't disappoint. Utopia fans were in the house. Daryl Hall was excellent. His band were the musicians from his show, Daryl's House.
love decides to see...... a one tha t feels as they do ... not owned ... by either one...... not controlled ..... shared ..... love.... that become a love for each one ... to be who they are ....... listened to .... tried to be understood... respected ..... knowing we will be for each other .........always.....
Look up the word ‘innovation’ you’ll find the name Todd Rundgren. Noone does it better. Love this master man.
Simply amazing.
You hit another one out the park Harry
it is the one that is looking that decides.... if love is cold or a one needing to find a dream..... of where love will take you...... to find you.... a warm heart finding ... no tricks.... in a love that wants to be seen....... as a one that will love you...... an active love...... is that verb enough.... a center of a predicate and expresses an act ... occurrence ... or mode of being... a grammatical word... as in I love...... a one ... that could be you..... the technical way to love ......as defined in the Dictionary........ but is love more ... that is felt ..... and held ...... listened to and heard that makes the heart feel and see a one they are attracted to ...... is that love ... or a definition in a book....... in other words the one that turns you ... on .... that is love ....... that will make us love ...... and be an attraction to someone .... wanting us to make love with them.......it can be scientific ...... or passion....... you decide the love you want to be in love with ..... hope you find the passion of love ...... that makes you scientific....... education we find the scientist we make passionate love with ....... will he get it ..... the love part ??
Todd's voice here is so strong...absolute control. The band so tight and on top of it. Two of the biggest exclusions from the R and R Hall of Fame are Rush and this guy. Rush has been taken care of..now it's Todd's turn. Absolutely absurd given his writing, playing, singing and record production abilities. Multi-talented is a term too often used without actually having merit...not this guy...rock and roll hasn't made many at all like Todd Rundgren.
Eastman, absolutely agree, grew up with Todd's music, he is well deserving given his talents, hope it happens....
Oh yeah
Todd's been on record several times, he would not accept.
Todd is unique! The Hall are idiots and prove it over and over again by their ignorance.
Todd's too good for that phony institution. He doesn't need their validation. He is loved by his true fans and that's all we need. The ❤
This utopia lineup is like what, best band ever.. if u know a 4 piece that sings like this and is anywhere near as tight musically, please let me know. Wait another year!!
Utopia is here !!!!😁😁😁🎤🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁
As timeless as ever - great version
Sounds perfect live , great vocals all around .
Love Utopia
Todd has more soul than all the hip hoppers and rappers put together
apples and oranges..
Wow - this takes me back. So good - just soooo good.
If I could of married any Rock star it would of been you.
U. Very smart❤
Thank you for sharing this gem...nice way to begin 2020!
Todd is so very unbelievably incredible here, even while the back-up vocals faltered.
Such Great lyrics and Harmony rolled into One Todd...
Such a great song. Thanks for uploading.
Timeless Music!
Todd is still the BEST !! I'm w/ Jenna and Edward , and the ones who have been there for oh so many yrs. His singing, writing, arrangements, the numerous mastering of instruments, etc.etc., cannot be matched- by anyone !! Anyone who has ever worked w/ him knows he is the BEST. "The Verb 'To Love' " is just yet another example of how awesome he is at expressing himself! If so many more people thought like he does, this world would be in MUCH BETTER SHAPE !!! LOVE YOU, TODD !!! NEVER GIVE UP !!!!!
great song!
amazing!
Just wow. LOVE this performance. Better than the studio version. I just wish the video and audio reproduction was up to today's standards. I'd happily pay for a HQ/HD version.
Love this. The man knows how to breathe.
deeply attracted to RA era todd
beautiful
It's only just a game.. been riding the TR train since 197_ whaaawhooo and wow still TR straight up best ever, and I love PF
Came across this posting..randomly certain Todd's song come to mind..Haven't heard this one in awhile.All the best, and Thanks!
I hear a little Daryl hall in there. Always thought Todd had a lot of soul in his delivery too.
It's that Philly sound.
harry thank you god bless .art
Put Tod in the R+R Hall of Fame already! What the he'll are you waiting on?
R+R hall of fame is a total waste of time . It don't count for shit
The R&R Hall of Fame is irrelevant except for hit-makers and darlings of the press.
Todd's not interested.
True: Todd is VERY not interested.
Todd Rundgren is in a class of his own he is so far past that with his caliber of talent it would be an insult to add him to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Unbeliveable !
Um sonho❤🎶
Love is the audience
Thanks Harry.
My mate John used to say Todd is God !!
Todd, one person can...and it's you.
Kick OUT, kick it in...sh...
Real Music in Real Time
Todd the God!
Wow
Todd for President!
I love Todd Rundgren
Hands off bitch,he's all mine. lol jk
I like it !
I swing a Big Bat...heh...THX mikera
😍
Loved his latest song Tinfoil hat lol
lol it had be said.
You got to hear me some how.
Todd pre-burglary was on another level.
Total Hall & Oats b4 H&Os!!
3:30 Pure Heaven.
Oh, that hair!
And I'm an artist still trying to find it
I've had a residence
Hall and Oates got nothin' on them!! LOL!!
Crying
Freaking Hoover, just just acknowledge
oh Todd. Sigh.
Bang bong
RFS
Utopia is selflessish
Todd the toad
RFS Israel *
Too bad Tood got materialistic. Sad
Huh?
Prefer album cut rather than see them in their clowns outfits
seriously? get a clue.....
those outfits are from that period
Gesus. 1977/78. RA TOUR.
RFS
RFS