Todd Rundgrens Utopia - The Very Last Time

[ChasBeauregarde]

I think I remember seeing this on TV. Love the Nehru jackets - reminiscent of the Beatles last 1966 tour. Adventures in Utopia, I believe was the album that was released right after "Deface The Music." Anyone know what kind of device is on Todd's microphone. I'm guessing some sort of pre-mixed echo send unit. The 3 part vocals are phenomenal live on this song!

[JazzzRockFuzion]

Utopia was a FIERCE live band in the late 70s/early 80s...I would hate to be in a band that played after them on a bill!

[SEVFEST]

Brings back soooooo many great memories Thanx for the post

[Galantski]

Sounds like it came off of a Nazz album, no? (Think "Not wrong long".)

[Iamheofwhomhespeaks]

@Galantski This song is from "A Wizard, A True Star" Utopia album, from the early '70's. EXCELLENT concept album, in the same league as "Something?-Anything."

[Galantski]

@Iamheofwhomhespeaks - I must correct you about this. It's from "Adventures in Utopia' (1980). Also, "A Wizard, A True Star" (1973) was not a Utopia project, but Rundgren solo effort years before he formed the group. "AWATS" is similar to "Something/Anything?", but more psychedelic. Back to my comment on this song; although recorded in '80, it's different from most Utopia prog rock, being very retro and sounding like Todd's mid-60's group Nazz. If you like this, you'll like "Not wrong long".

[Iamheofwhomhespeaks]

@Galantski Thanks for setting me straight--I have AWATS on vinyl, AiU on cassette; I just turned 59 and my memory's starting to get a little hazy, lol. And I do see your point about "The Very Last Time," it might have actually been written around that time; could easily "fit" on any Todd album, except for maybe "Deface the Music." : )

[bs1174]

Great song, wicked cool guitar.

Thanks for posting.

[MERCURHILLMANIAC]

HOW MUCH FUCKIN =ABUSE CAN I TAKEEEEE

[indigofruit]

Hah ha look at willie in the glasses, and those outfits with the boots. Wonderful:-)

[Milan276]

It is so cool to see how Todd and the guys were in the beginning. YOu know with Todd and the helm he always seemed to be learning as an artist trying new things.

Doing Second Wind which in my opinion was awesome. We hardly hear anything from that anymour that is a shame. But what I am getting at Todd is never stagnant in his art He is always pushing himself . It seems as if he loves to perform no matter the size of the venue. I still am hoping there will be another tour this year Milan276

[catgirl6717]

willie and his glasses... hahha love it

[alfgentlegiant]

Where can i find another live version of "Just one victory" ???

[rabbitntigger]

todds vocals are awesome on this song...i luv the entire white/silver cool look of the bands instruments/clothes GREAT video...thanx

[kittieishere]

In Love

[tigerdragonbrand]

Fantastic! This man is brilliant - I love him!

[catgirl6717]

Saw it, too! I remember tripping out when Mike Douglas announced Todd! (because he's supposed to be my very own personal artist, ya know?;)

[geeman56]

MIKE DOUGLAS. How hip was this guy ?

[xTjPx]

great!

thanks for this gem.

[chelababy1]

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

[MrKingkirby]

there was a time in my life when i heard todd sing ; i could swear that he knew what was happening in my love life at that very momment! we gotta get you a woman' would fit very nicely right now!!

[Keepsu]

Great friggin' song!

[4evertodd]

Thank you rundgrenfan for all your videos!! It's great to be able to watch them and appreciate Todd, who definately is AWATS!!!!!!  Thanks again!!!!

[ingscram]

Todd is God. Saw him 70's and 80's chicago.

[axeman1009]

I saw this show too. Dinah Shore was a guest. She commented on how beautiful "Love is the answer" was. Cool compliment from a lady from an older generation...

[ReneeNme]

Todd's Ankh guitar : 2 manufactured for him by famed luthier John Valeno.

[ihop28]

I saw this on TV, back in the day. Mom had Mike on every day.

[melvyd2]

The Mike Douglas show actually had some fine talent once in a while... Moby Grape, Frank Zappa & others.

[BionicKris]

A classic clip- you were right about those instruments! Thanks for posting.

[Sircornflakes]

I can't believe this was actually on the Mike Douglas show.

[jdmars02]

Damn that's some outrageous showmanship for The Mike Douglas Show! BRAVO! Outer Space and outta sighT!

[wegot2ew]

No-one better than Todd!

No-one!

[lfwpro]

This song say's a lot! If you've ever been hurt in a relationship! I've used a couple of those line's myself"Nobody knows how you treat me like dirt,Nobody knows just how badly a man can hurt,You've got a lesson to learn." Those line's speak volume's when you've been hurt by someone.

[chrisradano]

Go Philly!!!

[drunksingsheep]

try thsi a fucking gain 3:04

[drunksingsheep]

nutty willie check-out his kit and awesome chops 3:04

This is a fantasic song!

"Adventures in Utopia" 1980

[Utubestir]

I see you are a major Todd fan.I wasnt sure if you caught this broadcast this week.Thought you might enjoy..Utubestir

[blairzel]

The man is G-d. Pure and simple.

[LONGISLANDNY997]

I have seen Todd 15yrs ago and probably 2 years ago, he has aged but sure can still sing..

[AngeLsLuv]

And during the interview after they performed, Shelly Winters was hitting on Kaz *LOL*

[bowserb61]

I never imagined them playing one of my favorite songs all dressed as space men...

[ProspectorSam]

Man, I can't believe I almost made it to 40 without hearing more than a couple songs from these guys -- and I never did like the ones I have heard (on the radio). This is really good stuff. Gonna YT up some more after I get some sleep -- I'd still hear it now, but my eyes are getting too bleary to see the screen, LOL.

Damn radio.

[Rockitinmypocket]

There's nothing worse than a "man," scorned

[zappatull]

awesome! I remember seeing them do this tune on the John Davidson show around this time also as a kid.

[br549cyperjunk]

You know this dude can do double kicks head high at 60 years of age.

Todd really is a TRUE STAR!

[Rockitinmypocket]

br549cyperjunk,

Yeah, I saw him and Kazim do double kicks during, "Couldn't I Just Tell You," in a few concerts over the years.

Always great music, and great performances!

[br549cyperjunk]

I'd give my eye tooth to meet him or Joe Jackson either one. The did some shows together and I slap missed it.

[Rockitinmypocket]

br549, I caught one with them together, but someone slipped a mickey in my bottle, and I was seeing double all evening-not that it distracted from the show, LOL!, cause great music always penetrates, right?

[br549cyperjunk]

BTW Rockitinmypocket... speaking of Kasim.

Have been checkin' out his page for

BACK STAGE PASS

here on youtube? His user name is

kasimsulton

[Rockitinmypocket]

br549,

No I hadn't, but thanks much for the info.

Seems to me, If Todd has ever really had a close friend, in music, it's Kasim.

Seen Todd with and without him, and the only time he really converses/laughs with anyone, are those times with kasim.

Thanks again.

[br549cyperjunk]

You know this dude can do double kicks head high at 60 years old.

Todd really is a true star.

[ChasBeauregarde]

I dig the Nehru jackets.

[lisa4630]

Thanks for the video! It brought back so many memories! Todd is God!

[alandhopewell]

Another underrated rocker from the skinny veggie guy...I saw them on "TMDS" back in '78, but missed this performance, but I'm glad I got to see/hear it.

[pauliekennard]

I went to that tour, they played two sets a total of 3 hrs Utopia and it rocked from begining to end. I saw them at the creek in Los Angeles, anyone else see that show

I went both nights....

[CruiserMel]

Wow, rundgrenfan, once again, you are providing us with some real gems. Muchas gracias! And thanks, Todd, for that little show at the end. LOL

[KENVAIL]

nevermind, i see my page was deleted...but, there's a brand new todd song on the 'official' page. i am bummed my page is down!

[mezatopia]

Thanks for the vids

[YouTupeea]

Excellent! Thanks, Rundgrenfan.

[forestdweller958]

2nd comment . . . everybody should know that there's a really cool new Todd page on MySpace. It's nice to see lots of Todd activity happening . . .

[KENVAIL]

hey i run the one that is called todd is god, i wonder if that is what you are referring to....

[forestdweller958]

I searched and searched and came up with a couple "Todd Is God" sites. But I didn't see anything from Kalamazoo. The site I was talking about is run by Lynn. She apparently has Todd's permission. It's an official site and its a cool one! The place to get all the new info . .

[luizhbr9]

glad you're back!!

great!!