No one can write and sing a ballad like Todd. He is one of a kind and follows no one. Even himself. Ever changing and forever wonderful. His music will live on. Truly amazing.
a perfect example of someone who has been consistent throughout his career. I was thinking of an artist the other day that has NEVER released a thing I was ever remotely disappointed in...He's the only one I could think of...God he is brilliant
He's put out a few stinkers IMO... One long year, Arena, and State come to mind but of those three I think State actually has a few worthy tracks... When Todd deviates from his biggest strengths melody and lyrical substance it usually doesn't bode well for either him or the listener. I really wish he would do a new original album with live instrumentation since it's been like a long time... Wasn't "Nearly Human" the last time he recorded an album like that? Seeing this and the awesome performances with Him and Daryl Hall on LADH make me pine even more for a release like this...
I appreciated that he was rocking out on that album but none of the songs brought me back... I'm usually drawn in with lyrics first and didn't feel like he had a lot to say on that album... I thought Liars was his last really good consistent album lyrically and musically... I admit that I hold the bar pretty high but it's only because when he hit's a homerun it's in another stratosphere for a pop songwriter....
Todd is in a separate category for most of out here. Beyond the voice he gave us in the melodies and harmonies- is the continuous underlying message... Love, Compassion and forgiveness. That's what makes this artist transcendent.
Todd is in a class of his own. Thoughtful lyrics, stunning melodies and chords punctuated by his beautiful guitar and vocals, add up to songs that work their way into my heart and stay there.
WOW!! CAN ANYONE ELSE ON THIS PLANET SING FROM THE HEART AND SOUL LIKE TODD?? The answer is NOOOOOO! I've loved the man and his music for decades now (no I'm not gay!) and this one has always been one of my favorites! (Among many!) Now here he is, many years later and not a young man anymore, playing and singing one of his most technical and beautiful tunes and he freakin NAILS IT!! I think even better than the original studio version! Todd has always been a HUGE influence on me and his music has touched me and helped me thru some of the worst and best times of my life! Thanks Todd for always being there and always being true to yourself! All of us out here who have been lucky enough to experience your music, your voice, your love and compassion will forever be grateful! May God bless and keep you and keep you in his heart, as you have for all of us who love you! LONG LIVE TODD! Thank you to whoever posted this, it's a rarity and a gem!
WOW!! still beautiful after all these years...great vocals, i like when todd plays the guitar!! awsomeness...he does it all so very well...i love todd!! thanx for the video
This is incredible! Thank you for posting this, I didn't know he ever used this voice (or had it) anymore after hearing so much of the Arena style. A phenomenal artist.
Learning Todd songs on guitar was really hard before the Net. I worked on this one for a year, Now watching the fingers I was able to pick up the subtle differences. He influenced me greatly!!
A Master of sound ... musical genius. I'll never forget my first concert at Royal Oak Theatre. On the Bosa Nova tour, I got to be on stage .... randomly picked from some guy that came up to me and asked me if I wanted to. I was like yeah, right, sure buddy. But it was true! My friend and I got to be onstage for almost all of the concert. I found the true meaning of a dream come true!
Brilliant, is an understatement, where r the words? who woulda thought I woulda luv'd this guy so much, barely born the year his first song came out, see him every chance I get for 20 years now!
Nothing like replying months later, but u were right. Kasim by himself. So great tho. Got to meet & greet. Got his autograph on a t I bought and ran into him in the ally on this way out and had a great convo. Awesome night!
He is........to alot of us...like you and me and many others. I'm going to Cleveland next month to meet my Ohio Todd Squadders and I'm going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (which should have been in Philly, by the way) and ask why after 40 years in the biz he hasn't been inducted yet and what do we have to do to get him in there.............
yes there is something left to say...if only you could hear the words, they are there, todd. they are little drops of l-u-c-i-f-e-r...and not in a devil-may-care attitude. at my mercy the words to THAT.
Including this song... ~ Also, I love your Avatar of Todd Rundgren's old Gibson SG Fools Guitar that, he bought off of Eric Clapton in the late 60's... At one time there was only one! Of course Gibson builds plenty of them now for Todd... Nice!
I love that man's music... this song in particular... right along with Love of the Common Man...
... and it will NEVER get old!!
Rock On Todd!
No one can write and sing a ballad like Todd. He is one of a kind and follows no one. Even himself. Ever changing and forever wonderful.
His music will live on. Truly amazing.
Absolutely but very Underrated
Todd is the Best. I've been a follower of his music since 1976. Wow. The Music of my Life is Todd.
Same here from Japan.
I'm with ya on that. My sister turned me on to his Todd album and Something\ Anything and AWATS. Will love Todds songs , producing and his style. ✌💖
a perfect example of someone who has been consistent throughout his career. I was thinking of an artist the other day that has NEVER released a thing I was ever remotely disappointed in...He's the only one I could think of...God he is brilliant
He's put out a few stinkers IMO... One long year, Arena, and State come to mind but of those three I think State actually has a few worthy tracks... When Todd deviates from his biggest strengths melody and lyrical substance it usually doesn't bode well for either him or the listener. I really wish he would do a new original album with live instrumentation since it's been like a long time... Wasn't "Nearly Human" the last time he recorded an album like that? Seeing this and the awesome performances with Him and Daryl Hall on LADH make me pine even more for a release like this...
Acoustribute
I can't believe you think Arena is a stinker. REALLY?? To each his own I guess. :)
I appreciated that he was rocking out on that album but none of the songs brought me back... I'm usually drawn in with lyrics first and didn't feel like he had a lot to say on that album... I thought Liars was his last really good consistent album lyrically and musically... I admit that I hold the bar pretty high but it's only because when he hit's a homerun it's in another stratosphere for a pop songwriter....
I'm aran for over 40 yrs.. Arena Is in my top 3 Todd!!
@@TheMuse58 - Great rock album IMO!
F*cking brilliant. You said Yavor54. Love, compassion, and forgiveness. And the unbelieveble melodies. Thank God for Todd.
like fine wine....just better and better with age. He makes my heart melt. Love you, Todd.
Todd is in a separate category for most of out here. Beyond the voice he gave us in the melodies and harmonies- is the continuous underlying message... Love, Compassion and forgiveness. That's what makes this artist transcendent.
What an incredible rendition. Serene, beautiful, understate and amazingly moving. Todd's voice is just pitch perfect!
Wow!!! One of the prettiest songs ever!!!
I cant tell you how many times Ive seen Todd
Todd is in a class of his own. Thoughtful lyrics, stunning melodies and chords punctuated by his beautiful guitar and vocals, add up to songs that work their way into my heart and stay there.
absolutely amazing....
what a beautifully written song, musically and lyrically.
i will forever be a fan....forever and always.
WOW!! CAN ANYONE ELSE ON THIS PLANET SING FROM THE HEART AND SOUL LIKE TODD?? The answer is NOOOOOO! I've loved the man and his music for decades now (no I'm not gay!) and this one has always been one of my favorites! (Among many!) Now here he is, many years later and not a young man anymore, playing and singing one of his most technical and beautiful tunes and he freakin NAILS IT!! I think even better than the original studio version! Todd has always been a HUGE influence on me and his music has touched me and helped me thru some of the worst and best times of my life! Thanks Todd for always being there and always being true to yourself! All of us out here who have been lucky enough to experience your music, your voice, your love and compassion will forever be grateful! May God bless and keep you and keep you in his heart, as you have for all of us who love you! LONG LIVE TODD! Thank you to whoever posted this, it's a rarity and a gem!
WOW!! still beautiful after all these years...great vocals, i like when todd plays the guitar!! awsomeness...he does it all so very well...i love todd!! thanx for the video
This is incredible! Thank you for posting this, I didn't know he ever used this voice (or had it) anymore after hearing so much of the Arena style. A phenomenal artist.
One of the most underrated artists of all time! Some many styles of music...
Thank you for uploading this! Fabulous rendition of such a wonderful Todd song. ❤
Learning Todd songs on guitar was really hard before the Net. I worked on this one for a year, Now watching the fingers I was able to pick up the subtle differences. He influenced me greatly!!
A Master of sound ... musical genius. I'll never forget my first concert at Royal Oak Theatre. On the Bosa Nova tour, I got to be on stage .... randomly picked from some guy that came up to me and asked me if I wanted to. I was like yeah, right, sure buddy. But it was true! My friend and I got to be onstage for almost all of the concert. I found the true meaning of a dream come true!
Brilliant, is an understatement, where r the words? who woulda thought I woulda luv'd this guy so much, barely born the year his first song came out, see him every chance I get for 20 years now!
Todd is amazing! What a lovely song!
Fabulous song. Faithful is such a wonderful album.
My favorite Todd song! This version is so good.
thank God there is a Todd
I will never, ever know why Todd's stuff isn't used more on film soundtracks.
Watch that ball soar into the deep distance as Todd knocks it out of the park, yet again. Holy dude.
You rock my world still with your beautiful voice:)
This is my favorite TR song!
Nothing like replying months later, but u were right. Kasim by himself. So great tho. Got to meet & greet. Got his autograph on a t I bought and ran into him in the ally on this way out and had a great convo. Awesome night!
awesome video !! ive been listening to Todd for over 30 years...omg..30 yrs wow !! you still rock TODD !! thx for posting...
todd is godd! Genius. Probably, what - thirty incredible songs?
I see Todd whenever he is in the vicinity of LA.
30? more like 200
Brilliant and beautiful - both the song and the man.
Has always been one of my favorites.
This is bliss
Wonderful!
Lovely!
He is........to alot of us...like you and me and many others. I'm going to Cleveland next month to meet my Ohio Todd Squadders and I'm going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (which should have been in Philly, by the way) and ask why after 40 years in the biz he hasn't been inducted yet and what do we have to do to get him in there.............
The Best
great version of a great song!
great video, I saw him in Dallas two nights ago he was great! We didn't get this song or any acoustic tho.
great art
Joni Mitchell should have covered this.
yes there is something left to say...if only you could hear the words, they are there, todd. they are little drops of l-u-c-i-f-e-r...and not in a devil-may-care attitude. at my mercy the words to THAT.
Maybe we'll get another Todd in a hundred years or so. But likely, not.
i 2nd rockwello, and add this is a beautiful video.
The Takamine guitar is a good one for acoustic songs #Takamine #guitar
whaaaat neeext tooood
I 3rd rockwello & kahaki. Rare tune- awesome! Can't wait for Kas/Todd/Utopia? Oct in Chi town.
We worship this regularly, get used to it
Is this Todd's best song or is it Love of the Common Man?
In 2005, In Michigan, I saw him play a medoly of the two, solo voice and a 12 string. Wow!
A true master Cant wait for AWATS akron civic
@jagfug you're welcome. this is 2000:)
Metoo!
Todd is Godd! I love Godd.
God is Todd!!
would love to share this masterpiece with everyone I know-- why no embedding?
Including this song... ~ Also, I love your Avatar of Todd Rundgren's old Gibson SG Fools Guitar that, he bought off of Eric Clapton in the late 60's... At one time there was only one! Of course Gibson builds plenty of them now for Todd... Nice!
He bought it off of Jackie Lomax.
Have to agree but how about Faithful side 1
Still wondering why no embedding...
Spellbinding