This man is of a songwriting magnitude the likes of which us plebs can only wank over. His sheer tunesmithing talents are like nothing the world has ever seen, nor is likely to see again. All hail!
Despite the poor quality of this video, there is nothing like seeing the artist relating to the crowd. No selfies being taken, just pure joy at being there. Drop me into the front row.
I love Todd....there's no other music that has been this good for my soul, his music has been such a big part of my life, every one of his songs has applied in one way or another and it always makes me feel better when I listen to his songs, and I'm passing it on to my kids and grandkids, they must know Todd!!
I hope Todd reads this stuff once and a while. Hey Man, once upon a time your music saved my sanity for real. I can't thank you enough. Your still the best.
I don't know what it is about Todd - maybe it's his refusal to appease mainstream music marketing - but he is one of the most under-rated guitar players ever. Never mind his prolific song writing genius. I think the guy is a hot mess of talent. One of his most popular songs was made famous by someone else (song: Love is the Answer).
I agree totally, except that he excels at every instrument he has ever laid his hands on. I love that he still, to this day, plays his old, funky green guitar.
Rungren was the Phil Spector "Wall of Sound" equivalent for the 1970s Progressive Rock era. Zappa achieved something similar in the studio but Rungren could do it live. Gong, with a similar acid-influenced but more jazz-rooted sound did something similar in Europe at the same time. I was 15 and this was my stuff........gosh, memories!
I will never understand why this song wasn't a massive hit. No matter what anyone tells me. This should be played at every sports game and in the credits of several beloved films. This should be in all inspirational slideshows and a karaoke classic favorite. It wasn't, because Todd didn't force it to be. I will never understand why, but that's why we love him. In writing this song he created an anthemic masterpiece, and I guess that was a victory in itself. Besides, he only asked for just one.
I met Todd at the Orpheum Theatre in St. Louis after a show he did at the Orpheum Theatre with Joe Jackson. What a great talent and person. He is one of the ultimate influences on me and my bandmates. He is one of the very best people at what he does and it is that simple! Paul Brown
Todd is a true genious. He's financially secure. He professes that "Bat Out of Hell" is his cash cow. He said one day a check for $800K just showed up in the mail related to BOOH. His real showing of love is how he raised Liv Tyler as his own child and then took her to an Aerosmith concert to meet her real father. He loved BeeBee Buell and Liv. What a "Real Man".
one of the best songs of the show(s), it still gives me goose bumbps when i ihear it. manyMANY GREAT< GREAT memoried ,also some of the saddest moments,you know it's over at this piont
That song has been my personal anthem since 1974. I'm just an old rock fan, nobody special, but its gotten me through the worst of times. Thanx Todd your the best!
I think you covered every media known to man there. And you are exactly right. I'm about to go listen to this song on CD at maximum volume, at least twice, and then go to bed with a smile and gratitude in my heart for Todd, Richard Thompson, Duane Allman, Blue Rodeo, and a million other geniuses that have blessed my life. Thanks for appreciating the good stuff.
I saw Todd Rundgren & Utopia at the Poplar Creek Music Ampitheatre in Hoffman Estates, IL. in 1985 or 86, as a 5th or 6th grader, incapable of fully appreciating the musical complexity and finesse of such a gifted artist and his band. At the time, Kiss, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, & Van Halen were about all I could really digest at that stage in my life.
this is my dad's biggest idol ! this is just great... please all have a look at "the last ride" video , Todd performing with Daryl Hall, magical stuff !!!!
one of a kind , i was 14 when i heard utopia on the radio on a late night rock show and fell in love with his style of guitar playing , bought the vinyl the week after ( special order , sorry we havnt heard of him ) and its still one of those special albums , love it to bits
Just One Victory Todd Rundgren We've been waiting so long, We've been waiting so long, We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine Shining still to give us the will Can you hear me, the sound of my voice? I am here to tell you I have made my choice I've been listening to what's been going down There's just too much talk and gossip going 'round You may think that I'm a fool, but I know the answer Words become a tool, anyone can use them Take the golden rule, as the best example Eyes that have seen will know what I mean The time has come to take the bull by the horns (Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time) We've been so downhearted, we've been so forlorn (We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line) We get weak and we want to give in (Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time) But we still need each other if we want to win (We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line) If you don't know what to do about a world of trouble You can pull it through if you need to and if You believe it's true, it will surely happen Shining still, to give us the will We've been waiting so long, We've been waiting so long, We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine Shining still to give us the will Bright as the day, to show us the way Somehow, someday, We need just one victory and we're on our way Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night Give us just one victory, it will be all right We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting You will hear the call if you only listen Underneath it all we are here together Shining still to give us the will Bright as the day, to show us the way Somehow, someday, (Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time) We need just one victory and we're on our way (We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line) Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night (Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time) Give us just one victory, it will be all right (We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line) Writer(s): Todd Rundgren
When I am King, this song will be my National Anthem. This tune, lyrically, contains every cliche there is. Yet, it is awesomely inspirational. Just another example of Todd's genious----"Hold That Line!" This is All Time Art, not merely craft. Todd is a world-class melody maker. Unlike McCartney, though, he is also incredibly bright, funny and ironic. It doesn;t get any better than this.
Todd is such a MASTER & GENIUS.Overlooked Ignored, and Misunderstood. Todd Rundgren needs our support RIGHT NOW More Than Ever! Not finacially secure after all he has accomplished in the Music World and Computer World. Please support shows buy merchandise & spread the word. Also please click periodically on his myspace music page. Help HIM RISE 2 this OCCASION !! ROCK LOVE, CHERRY XOXO I am on Twitter too supporting TODD using same Username Just Loving Fan
These Lyrics sum up the positive human spirit "We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting.You will hear the call if you only listen.Underneath it all we are here together shining still .Give us the will". Thanks Todd.I wanna see Todd again this time if possable with Utopia.
Can you believe that this man didn't even make the Rolling Stone's list of 100 greatest singers of all time? Unbelievable!...and his guitar playing's not too bad either. Nobody solos like Todd.
the pilgrims of the earth, those with a heavenly home, understand this song...the corporations don't, the oil people don't, the Fed. Reserve doesn't, the media commentary mental manipulators don't...thanks, Todd, for giving us such inspired words...strength is what we are going to need in the days to come
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This man is of a songwriting magnitude the likes of which us plebs can only wank over. His sheer tunesmithing talents are like nothing the world has ever seen, nor is likely to see again. All hail!
This song has the qualities of an anthem.
Despite the poor quality of this video, there is nothing like seeing the artist relating to the crowd. No selfies being taken, just pure joy at being there. Drop me into the front row.
drop me next to you right there
Greatest song ever. Runs through my head randomly from time to time and I start singing it in the car, in the house, wherever.
I love Todd....there's no other music that has been this good for my soul, his music has been such a big part of my life, every one of his songs has applied in one way or another and it always makes me feel better when I listen to his songs, and I'm passing it on to my kids and grandkids, they must know Todd!!
I hope Todd reads this stuff once and a while. Hey Man, once upon a time your music saved my sanity for real. I can't thank you enough. Your still the best.
12 thumbs down?
Real musicians, actually PLAYING MUSIC.
What is the world coming to?
Great video!
I don't know what it is about Todd - maybe it's his refusal to appease mainstream music marketing - but he is one of the most under-rated guitar players ever. Never mind his prolific song writing genius. I think the guy is a hot mess of talent. One of his most popular songs was made famous by someone else (song: Love is the Answer).
I agree totally, except that he excels at every instrument he has ever laid his hands on. I love that he still, to this day, plays his old, funky green guitar.
I agree, look what he did for Liv Tyler, as an example of what he is all about. "Use the golden rule, as the best example" indeed!
He's a pure genius.
And at their best, Utopia was a great band! They created some of the most relistenable prog music of all time!
@@marygleason7815 I love the tie-dye green guitar, too.
Todd's music is a balm to my soul
Rungren was the Phil Spector "Wall of Sound" equivalent for the 1970s Progressive Rock era. Zappa achieved something similar in the studio but Rungren could do it live. Gong, with a similar acid-influenced but more jazz-rooted sound did something similar in Europe at the same time. I was 15 and this was my stuff........gosh, memories!
His time isn't over! He still is making music and doing live concerts! A Wizard and a True Star!
I will never understand why this song wasn't a massive hit. No matter what anyone tells me. This should be played at every sports game and in the credits of several beloved films. This should be in all inspirational slideshows and a karaoke classic favorite. It wasn't, because Todd didn't force it to be. I will never understand why, but that's why we love him. In writing this song he created an anthemic masterpiece, and I guess that was a victory in itself. Besides, he only asked for just one.
Todd held the fountain of youth in his music! saw him like 5 times in the 70's! forever young!
That bass just gets me every time.
I met Todd at the Orpheum Theatre in St. Louis after a show he did at the Orpheum Theatre with Joe Jackson. What a great talent and person. He is one of the ultimate influences on me and my bandmates. He is one of the very best people at what he does and it is that simple! Paul Brown
Todd is a true genious. He's financially secure. He professes that "Bat Out of Hell" is his cash cow. He said one day a check for $800K just showed up in the mail related to BOOH. His real showing of love is how he raised Liv Tyler as his own child and then took her to an Aerosmith concert to meet her real father. He loved BeeBee Buell and Liv. What a "Real Man".
That black fender mustang just shrieked!! His sound would melt speakers in those days!!
one of the best songs of the show(s), it still gives me goose bumbps when i ihear it. manyMANY GREAT< GREAT memoried ,also some of the saddest moments,you know it's over at this piont
"Ah, youth!..."(Joseph Conrad)
In my lifetime of experiencing rock performances it didn't get any better than this. Still hasn't.
That song has been my personal anthem since 1974. I'm just an old rock fan, nobody special, but its gotten me through the worst of times. Thanx Todd your the best!
brings me back to seeing utopia live back around 1980-brilliant to say the least....
Life's anthem! "Just One Victory!"
HALL OF FAME IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO REALIZE WHAT YOU ARE
I think you covered every media known to man there. And you are exactly right. I'm about to go listen to this song on CD at maximum volume, at least twice, and then go to bed with a smile and gratitude in my heart for Todd, Richard Thompson, Duane Allman, Blue Rodeo, and a million other geniuses that have blessed my life. Thanks for appreciating the good stuff.
Wonderful thank You
Todd alway amazing! so much talent in 1 man!!!!
Never stop Rockin' Todd!!!
I saw Todd Rundgren & Utopia at the Poplar Creek Music Ampitheatre in Hoffman Estates, IL. in 1985 or 86, as a 5th or 6th grader, incapable of fully appreciating the musical complexity and finesse of such a gifted artist and his band. At the time, Kiss, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, & Van Halen were about all I could really digest at that stage in my life.
That was awesome! Such talent! Todd is, truely, one of the world's most underrated artists, in so many ways...
Saw him at Knebworth '79, hadn't heard him much before that - it was a revelation, a very talented man in a lot of ways.
My all time favorite song!
Wow. Kasim is totally killing it.
Well, Mooky can suck it.
Kasim ALWAYS kills it...
Kasim was a great addition to the band!!!!!!!!
Saw a live performance of "Just One Victory" a month ago in Amsterdam and it as great as ever!
Todd just a genius on guitar amazing
A wizard a true star and a legend, so much talent
Todd master of music, no one writes quite like Todd, so inspiring..............
A spectacular talent, and a double dose of his formidable guitar skills.
MYself and a dear friend sang it at Glasgow Rangers matches.Hes the MAN.
this is my dad's biggest idol ! this is just great... please all have a look at "the last ride" video , Todd performing with Daryl Hall, magical stuff !!!!
A true genius and a great person.
What can I say? Todd, AMAZING!!!
Also 1 of the best guitarist EVER!!!!
one of a kind , i was 14 when i heard utopia on the radio on a late night rock show and fell in love with his style of guitar playing , bought the vinyl the week after ( special order , sorry we havnt heard of him ) and its still one of those special albums , love it to bits
What an amazing song!
i agree todd was and is ahead of his time....
Just One Victory
Todd Rundgren
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine
Shining still to give us the will
Can you hear me, the sound of my voice?
I am here to tell you I have made my choice
I've been listening to what's been going down
There's just too much talk and gossip going 'round
You may think that I'm a fool, but I know the answer
Words become a tool, anyone can use them
Take the golden rule, as the best example
Eyes that have seen will know what I mean
The time has come to take the bull by the horns
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
We've been so downhearted, we've been so forlorn
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line)
We get weak and we want to give in
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
But we still need each other if we want to win
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line)
If you don't know what to do about a world of trouble
You can pull it through if you need to and if
You believe it's true, it will surely happen
Shining still, to give us the will
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine
Shining still to give us the will
Bright as the day, to show us the way
Somehow, someday,
We need just one victory and we're on our way
Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night
Give us just one victory, it will be all right
We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting
You will hear the call if you only listen
Underneath it all we are here together
Shining still to give us the will
Bright as the day, to show us the way
Somehow, someday,
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
We need just one victory and we're on our way
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line)
Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory, it will be all right
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line) Writer(s): Todd Rundgren
Elmo we love you !!
@@BarbieChaite ditttto22
I just thought now, Todd is our ‘one victory’. And he’s still going strong❤️
Congratulations to Todd on finally making it into the Hall! Thank you for sharing this!
Always been one of my favorite TR songs!
Awesome
When I am King, this song will be my National Anthem. This tune, lyrically, contains every cliche there is. Yet, it is awesomely inspirational. Just another example of Todd's genious----"Hold That Line!" This is All Time Art, not merely craft. Todd is a world-class melody maker. Unlike McCartney, though, he is also incredibly bright, funny and ironic. It doesn;t get any better than this.
Todd is such a MASTER & GENIUS.Overlooked Ignored, and Misunderstood.
Todd Rundgren needs our support RIGHT NOW More Than Ever! Not finacially secure after all he has accomplished in the Music World and Computer World. Please support shows buy merchandise & spread the word.
Also please click periodically on his myspace music page. Help HIM RISE 2 this OCCASION !!
ROCK LOVE,
CHERRY XOXO
I am on Twitter too supporting TODD using same Username Just Loving Fan
Todd so excellent in so many ways!
Can't wait to see him in July!!!!!!
These Lyrics sum up the positive human spirit
"We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting.You will hear the call if you only listen.Underneath it all we are here together shining still .Give us the will".
Thanks Todd.I wanna see Todd again this time if possable with Utopia.
Can you believe that this man didn't even make the Rolling Stone's list of 100 greatest singers of all time? Unbelievable!...and his guitar playing's not too bad either. Nobody solos like Todd.
I finally got to hear it performed live from the reel/toddstar him own self! I can die/live/die/live!!! happy now.
Jennifer Puhl my issue is I listen to it constantly he is effortlessly beautiful
I wish he played this 8 minute version every time he performs it.
this was a great show....good anthem.....thanks Todd r. great
Oh my God, I just love him...
never gets old, Love it!!
favorite song!
Thanks to Todd, Utopia and rundgrenfan! They don't make concerts like this anymore!
Genius is to small a word to describe this mans music career,but there it is.
Just such a talent. I still have the original album. One of my all time favorites.
New York misses you Todd, please move back!!!!! You are too good for Hawaii!!
Wonderful. Effortless eloquence. Thanks for posting.
the pilgrims of the earth, those with a heavenly home, understand this song...the corporations don't, the oil people don't, the Fed. Reserve doesn't, the media commentary mental manipulators don't...thanks, Todd, for giving us such inspired words...strength is what we are going to need in the days to come
"We've been waiting so long."
What a great piece of triivia. We need more men like him.
I'm new to RUclips, but am a long time Todd fan. This song has always been an anthem to me. Love the song. Thanks for the video.
heh! It was Sunburst Finish off Ra for me, 1977, Nicky Horne on Capital Radio. What a world it opened up...
Damn good band.
Gotta love the 70s and Todd concerts!
Went to our own World Series of Rock! Todd was awesome!
The Extended Jam at the end is amazing. I thought the song was over and then the extended instrumental starts
For how many times I've watched this, I still laugh every time I see his face at 8:08
The best is yet to come!
It's amazing how him and Daryl Hall sound so similar.Great song.
Todd IS God I've loved him since the first time I heard AWATS. Todd IS Love To bad he's so underated as he gave more than 90% of his Contemperaries
thanks for sharing these vids
LOVE HIM!
he has some of the most complex progressions of anyone.
that is real music
and his voice is so fiiiiiine
This song saved my life
awesome.
This song got me through some huge political battles. Thanks for posting and thank you Todd.
I always wondered if he could do stuff from the "Wizard" album live and there it is! Friggin' genius and then some!
The best !!!!!!!! Still !!!!!
Todd was the Real Man during this time! His concerts had as much energy as all the Pink Floyd concerts back then.
absolutely colossal
Is it weird that I'm clapping at home, too?
Todd...always!
Cool soul full bass lines too.
this is fantastic.....oh
my most favorite melodic guitar solo ever and i love david g from pink floyd , brian may, clapton, page, hendrix
Pure Genius.
This could be the American "Layla!"
Just posted a video response of him doing this last night in the ATL...fabulous!!!
superb
wouldn't it be great if the record industry would start playing his songs and he'd win a Grammy..holy freakin' christ, now i'm gettin freaky..LOL
Todd Rundgren Is KING!!!!!
Guitar Solo really good
Todd Rundgren
Song: One Victory
Song: Just One Victory
Todd Rundgren
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Guitar Solo 🕯️🕯️🕯️
ur lucky, i'm 38, i've seen todd no less than 16 times. never saw Utopial. My ex tells me stories. Todd Rocks!! Gonna see Kaz next friday.
When Todd moves to the next plane, the previous one will land.