A real one of a kind artist..Todd is the man!!! Thanks for the upload... and thank you Mike @ "flipside 1545" for sending this video to me. You have a very interesting collection of videos.
I'm really glad you posted this; saw it eons ago on TV but nobody seemed to remember was I was talking about TR & band playing on platforms "suspended in air". I was just thinking about it yesterday, coincedentally. That was shortly before I ever saw Todd. Wow. When was this?
I remember seeing this on The Midnight Special, I was all Todded-out at the time. We who bought 'RUNT' on the westcoast thought we'd discovered the Wiz/Tru*
Of course, you east-coasters knew about The Nazz first!
Excellent video. Still makes me want to go out and do shrooms...
i love the look of it .....its like FROM the 70s.....prolly bfore mtv...lol.......i totaly think its cool....they should make videos like this now.......but if they did they would prob suck....this is the real retro
was it Todd or Neil Young who used to heat up his guitar effect (I can't remember which one) on a little portable electric stove to get whatever sound he was getting. I think I saw it back stage once. Rock on all
Great stuff from my favourite Utopia lineup. Thanks rundgrefan. The harmonies in the outro seem different from the Another Live version and work really well. By the way anyone know what became of John Siegler?
Got the weirdest flashback, think I watched this in my bedroom on B&W TV when I was 17. Todd was like something from another world to me, hope I get there someday
Very cool; a classic prog song from Todd and Utopia-- I can't even believe this was filmed. Too bad the picture and sound are out of sync-- why does this happen so much on You Tube?
the music world will never experience another video "in or out of sync" and sound like Todd's Another Live Utopia....it is mastery that will never be outdone.
Amazing! I never even knew this existed as a video. I remember this incarnation of Utopia very well, John Sigler on bass, unbelievable, (apparently he's one of the hottest kid's cartoon soundtrack producers), Kevin Ellman on drums, (last I heard he was managing restaurants), Moogy Klingman (co-wrote Bette Midler's Friends)...
Only thing missing is me yelling "Hey Todd"! Yeah, I'm the guy that screamed it at The Calderone when the 1st side of Another Live was recorded there.
Eye and Ear candy. Feel so lucky to have experienced the peak of music during this time. Ra and Oops wrong planet are my favorites. Thanks for posting this video!
wow...hard to believe that a TV show could play a song over 7 minutes long without fading out for an all important commercial.Obviously this is from the days when people still had an attention span and didn't need booty-shakin babes to maintain it.
Wonderful clip - thanks so much for posting! YouTube has an unfornate knack for screwing up audio/video sync. Many users have had the same problem as you have.
rundgrenfan, keep trying. You must have been sent here to help us on the road. The musicianship is impeccable, the lyrics mean more to me than I can say.
Todd's from another world, hope to get there someday.
We'll all see it if we seek it... seek unity as todd says... seek truth, in all things... seek wisdom and we'll all find it... know yourself, know love... the word of love... wisdon
Cool.
OrisLover 2 months ago
A real one of a kind artist..Todd is the man!!! Thanks for the upload... and thank you Mike @ "flipside 1545" for sending this video to me. You have a very interesting collection of videos.
TheBacmaster 1 year ago
Greatest song EVER!!!!!!!!!!
JeffWeavil 1 year ago
Trust me...He still looks cool and skinny. lol and still sings like a dream.
TODD!!!!!!!! OM GODD!!!!
there's no one on the planet anywhere even close to being cooler.
newsy8 1 year ago
oh wow fabulous!
davidh0187dc 2 years ago
aw he is skinny and cute here. much better than his 80's haircut.
legallucy 2 years ago
I'm really glad you posted this; saw it eons ago on TV but nobody seemed to remember was I was talking about TR & band playing on platforms "suspended in air". I was just thinking about it yesterday, coincedentally. That was shortly before I ever saw Todd. Wow. When was this?
janakayz1 2 years ago
TR was always a seeker...skip to his last album, and listen to God Said...listen to the lyrics carefully...you may be surprised.
gergsar 2 years ago
Just to set reality straight,
TODD IS GODD and UTOPIA IS HEAVEN.
lordmjh 3 years ago
I remember seeing this on The Midnight Special, I was all Todded-out at the time. We who bought 'RUNT' on the westcoast thought we'd discovered the Wiz/Tru*
Of course, you east-coasters knew about The Nazz first!
Excellent video. Still makes me want to go out and do shrooms...
:)
JohnnyGoliath 3 years ago 2
is moogy klingman in this?
snuffelsuf 3 years ago
it definately sounds like he is or maybe its m frog labat on keyboards.
431516020205 3 years ago
I wonder who got spiritual and started wearing all white first: todd or pete townshend lol
snuffelsuf 3 years ago
i love the look of it .....its like FROM the 70s.....prolly bfore mtv...lol.......i totaly think its cool....they should make videos like this now.......but if they did they would prob suck....this is the real retro
snuffelsuf 3 years ago
todd is God!!!!!!!!!!!
ecsdiablo 4 years ago
Rat Race Choir did a stellar version of this great tune in their day. Was killer.
Lasher129 4 years ago
regarding the lyrics: check out the book ESOTERIC PSYCHOLOGY by Alice Bailey; also look up Seven Rays on Wikipedia.
malmborgenplano 4 years ago
was it Todd or Neil Young who used to heat up his guitar effect (I can't remember which one) on a little portable electric stove to get whatever sound he was getting. I think I saw it back stage once. Rock on all
Andy
recordsare 4 years ago
Great stuff from my favourite Utopia lineup. Thanks rundgrefan. The harmonies in the outro seem different from the Another Live version and work really well. By the way anyone know what became of John Siegler?
bibotank 4 years ago
I dont know about the greatest utopia line up...
usbp06 4 years ago
Got the weirdest flashback, think I watched this in my bedroom on B&W TV when I was 17. Todd was like something from another world to me, hope I get there someday
neorunt 4 years ago
todd is the man. he changed my life frm utopia onwards. YES, TRANQUILITY, GENESIS, eat your heart out!!
berkeleywright 4 years ago
Very cool; a classic prog song from Todd and Utopia-- I can't even believe this was filmed. Too bad the picture and sound are out of sync-- why does this happen so much on You Tube?
SoulQuest7 5 years ago
Agreed. This is classic and needs to be cleaned up.
django519 5 years ago
Love this. Shame about the lack of sync between sound and vision. Todd is Godd.
scottytrotter 5 years ago
Wow, I like this version much better than on "Another Live". Great performance.
mrespony 5 years ago
I researched the matter and found out that it is Ralph Shuckett playing that part and he is playing an RMI Electrapiano set to a harpsichord sound.
mcasey2006 5 years ago
What is that little black synth Moogy is using during the slow part? It sounds almost like a clavinet.
mcasey2006 5 years ago
It's some kind of electronic piano, probably a Crumar Compac Piano.
SundownerDrifting 5 years ago
the music world will never experience another video "in or out of sync" and sound like Todd's Another Live Utopia....it is mastery that will never be outdone.
going44more 5 years ago
Todd R. & Steppenmwolf need to be in the next R&R Hall of Fame!!!
jskarnes 5 years ago
i couldn't agree more! u have great taste in music!
we r on the same page here.
going44more 5 years ago
TODD AINT IN THE HALL OF FAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!grrrrrrrrrrrrrr im mad.....YOU SUCK HALL OF FAME PEOPLE ......
snuffelsuf 3 years ago 2
Amazing! I never even knew this existed as a video. I remember this incarnation of Utopia very well, John Sigler on bass, unbelievable, (apparently he's one of the hottest kid's cartoon soundtrack producers), Kevin Ellman on drums, (last I heard he was managing restaurants), Moogy Klingman (co-wrote Bette Midler's Friends)...
Only thing missing is me yelling "Hey Todd"! Yeah, I'm the guy that screamed it at The Calderone when the 1st side of Another Live was recorded there.
JBloomrosen 5 years ago
hehe they all had white poofy shirts
great vid
peter gabriel what ???? not even close but whatever.
3DXTC 5 years ago
Tried to emulate peter Gabriel, did a greaT job!
ilmlin 5 years ago
Eye and Ear candy. Feel so lucky to have experienced the peak of music during this time. Ra and Oops wrong planet are my favorites. Thanks for posting this video!
default99telecom 5 years ago
Ah yes, what a treat...Todd is one of our few, great musical geniuses....a terrific composition!
srobin22 5 years ago
Todd/Utopia is the epitome of true talent in songwriting and performance. You are watching true genius in action. What a great song.
db0956 5 years ago
wow...hard to believe that a TV show could play a song over 7 minutes long without fading out for an all important commercial.Obviously this is from the days when people still had an attention span and didn't need booty-shakin babes to maintain it.
hihats 5 years ago
more Utopia please
enjoypot 5 years ago
what an amazing/post/find/performance
jahndhi 5 years ago
Wow, his old band....never seen a video of them. Thanks so much for posting it.
makers11 5 years ago
Big Todd fan!!!! Wonderful!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
heatherbeth 5 years ago
Wonderful clip - thanks so much for posting! YouTube has an unfornate knack for screwing up audio/video sync. Many users have had the same problem as you have.
Flavum 5 years ago
Brilliant! Classic Todd/Utopia. Thanks for posting!
http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=stevemw
stevemw 5 years ago
Fantastic.It sure would be great to see this without the cheesey vid-graphics (though Todd probably did them himself). Thanks for posting!!!
Dethancooper 5 years ago
Awesome, the greatest of all the Utopia line-ups. Thanks for posting it
rockingsurfer 5 years ago
for some reason the audio has gone out of sync after posting.sorry if it spoils the fun.
rundgrenfan 5 years ago
It is awesome in or slightly out of sync.
DragonflyGoo 5 years ago
rundgrenfan, keep trying. You must have been sent here to help us on the road. The musicianship is impeccable, the lyrics mean more to me than I can say.
Todd's from another world, hope to get there someday.
neorunt 4 years ago
We'll all see it if we seek it... seek unity as todd says... seek truth, in all things... seek wisdom and we'll all find it... know yourself, know love... the word of love... wisdon
usbp06 4 years ago
@rundgrenfan
doesnt matter my good fellow....this is incredible
:)
LizRichieBand 1 year ago
@rundgrenfan and TY
LizRichieBand 1 year ago