Todd is the artist that takes the chances, this is his own art, by never adhering to the rules, he has become one of the finest musical icons of our time!! Keep on Todd, you and your music are loved!!
Maybe he should consider putting this out on a re-mastered version of "2nd Wind," since that's where it was supposed to be if Warner Bros. hadn't gotten cold feet.
As maddening as Todd can be sometimes, he's dead on. He really does deserve more respect than he gets from radio. That being said, he needs to make less music like "With a Twist" and "Liars" and more stuff like "Nearly Human" and his latest one "Arena."
m5nut-you would lay down like a jellyfish-spineless coward-you wouldnt kick the shit out of a wet paper bag-wish there was a draft so punks like you could be cannon fodder-greasy long haired freak-think the guy in the video singing has AIDS
not a crew cut but men that wear thier hair long must want to be women,like this pig in the video-shitbags like him and you enjoy the freedom people like me have fought for,stupid cowards like you would piss in your pants-you want to sponge off others,give drugs to our kids and support fags and other misfits cause you are one yourself-I use to chase hippees for fun
Bullying differently minded people and threatening violence to them, isn't that making you a misfit? It's definitely not conformist behaviour now is it?
I accept all people race/orientation/colour creed, so I'm a coward right? Still wouldn't have any qualms in kicking the living shit outta you, or anybody else for that matter, if you tried to chase me down.
Being in the forces just means you're a stupid fuck, murdering for someones else's gain. Fucking bullet stopping redneck cunt
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long haired freak, a fag and a freak-fuck you freaks,never had the guts to say that to our faces-once saw a Jesse Helms hater get the shit kicked out of him FOR SPEWING HATE OF HELMS
Oh stop, you're scaring us playsetman. Playset? Shouldn't that be PLAYSKOOL? Get to bed junior and keep your hands off your pecker... it's making you crazy. Cross burning douche bag.
Jesse was right on track but not Conservative enough,which is why I switched from Republican to Libertarian. Also note in the song where Todd disses Tipper Gore.
Classic! Thanks so much for sharing. I lost my "Jesse" cassette tape recorded from an ancient radio interview a few years back. Thought I'd never hear the song again...besides the "version" in my head. No one, I mean NO ONE in music has ever used the "f" word so elequently...without malice...with a weird sense of dignity and humor thrown in...only Todd!
Jesse Helms was an Old School Southern Republican known for his staunchly Conservative (and frequently homophobic) views. Before entering politics, he was a local TV editorial commentator who once described the University of North Carolina, an island of liberalism during the segregation years, as the "University of N*gg*rs and Communists". His Neo-Conservative supporters seem to have forgotten his racist past as they now mourn his passing (Died on July 4, 2008, age 86).
Todd never loses his sense of humour, even when he's profoundly angry. I remember him putting down a heckler at the O'Keefe show in Toronto and then softening it with a bit of wit at the end. I've learned from Todd.
get the nerve! the people have the power! give to get-love! help those 1/6th of the world who have experienced genocide and terror! just help, even a little means allot babe.
I'm a God and people loving Christian and Todd remains my favorite musician (despite the religion bashing). That said, someone tell me how to get backstage at his "New Cars" concert, Shawnee OK.! Please don't tell me I need to pay 200 bucks to get a picture with him!
ahh yes, a blast from the past... the "Sessions" tour was a treat. Todd, if your'e listening, please, please, please release the full length version DVD of the 2nd wind recording sessions, the VHS version was such a tease...
Jesse Helms was a 5 term United States Senator, noted for his politics which were slightly to the right of Genghis Kahn - racist (he opposed the King holiday), homophobic and has threatened a sitting President with assassination. All in all, a deserving target.
If you want clips from that show to remain on YouTube, never mention the name of that show or it's initials. They are releasing them on DVD, and their marketing plan is to get every clip from that show deleted from video sites. So they search for and delete anything mentioning it.
I'm sure it's up somewhere here, but you'll just have to search for "Todd Rundgren" and browse through it all.
Half the Democrats in the House voted against Civil Rights. If it weren't for the "Right" in the Republican party in the 1960's the movement would have waited another 10 years or more. Actually, I first thought the song must be about Jesse Jackson. Another racist who sucks a living via the politics of division.
Both parties flipped their orientation in the 70s, and all the "Dixiecrats" abandoned the Democratic party (especially Jesse Helms). I'm no fan of Jesse Jackson (an egotist who stole attention away from worthwhile black politicians like Julian Bond), but I have no doubt Todd feels far, far closer to Jackson than Helms. Todd's a giant lefty.
This is a great video and song, but an even better example of Todd's perverse, self-destructive streak. This is one of the most beautiful love songs he's ever written, and with some different words could be a giant hit. And he uses it for a partisan joke. Never mind that I agree with all of the sentiments in the song. It just seems so twisted.
you're right. i said the same thing when i heard "flaw" from the new liars cd. I bet his manager shit when he heard what could have been a great singer, with the motherf_____ bomb in there
I never saw this but have had it on tape. God bless the victims of this day 5 years ago. I can't believe the networks stopped the coverage. Thanks for cheering me up! Peace
Saw him do this in S.F. in the 90's, never thought I'd hear it again. Thanks rundgrenfan, we may have been in the same room together.
2dogarage 9 months ago
Todd got married for the first time at 50 to the former Michelle Grey and DOES NOT have 10 children. Sorry your info is erroneous.
ChibiPandychan 10 months ago
I posted this to either my LJ or facebook. Where and when was this recorded? Thanks.
murcuryvapor 10 months ago
Thi song needs an update. FU Sarah, Michele. Boner, Glenn Beck Etc.
superbeavo 1 year ago
Todd is the artist that takes the chances, this is his own art, by never adhering to the rules, he has become one of the finest musical icons of our time!! Keep on Todd, you and your music are loved!!
lired70 1 year ago
So heartwarming!
ElRegrs 1 year ago
Back in 1974 Todd Rundgren and Frank Zappa changed my life.
Thank you Todd. Utmost respect my brother.
aodscarecrow 1 year ago
Thank you Todd.
NBM3 1 year ago
he's always been able to sing to what matters, funny, sad, what have you. he's been tuned in and ahead of his time since 1967.
YerkesDodsonCurve 2 years ago 2
Todd take 12-string and make funny song to make people cry with.
Toddobvious 2 years ago
Todd is god.
50judge 2 years ago
everyone's attention's fixed on the words, but this is sung so briliantly, it's amazing. i wonder if he got the most out of his talent.
sjohnsjakie 2 years ago
Very well put joenogajr ..The older this song gets the more sense it makes..
TheFungChu 2 years ago
this theme lives on,only the names will change.I love it....thanks for the vid
joenogajr 2 years ago
Jesse Helms
Tropia 2 years ago
who is he singing about?
baz1617 2 years ago
tipper gore.
neobird13 2 years ago
Todd Rundgren has been married all these years ...to a woman and has 10 children
annerackham 2 years ago
This is not "Fire".
Telling the followers of Fox News, Obama is not a US citizen is.
fdgiii 2 years ago
whatever playset you have a right to your opinion and so does everyone else
5victor7 2 years ago
I will last
5victor7 2 years ago
Was this ever released on an Album/CD? If so, which one?
Scarecrowks 2 years ago
cant we all get along... does everyone have to be right all the time??
gregmanbeck 2 years ago
Maybe he should consider putting this out on a re-mastered version of "2nd Wind," since that's where it was supposed to be if Warner Bros. hadn't gotten cold feet.
As maddening as Todd can be sometimes, he's dead on. He really does deserve more respect than he gets from radio. That being said, he needs to make less music like "With a Twist" and "Liars" and more stuff like "Nearly Human" and his latest one "Arena."
cubdukat 3 years ago
this queer wanted to screw a man-what a peice of crap
playsetman 3 years ago
I forgive you playsetman. When you read these words you will feel the love of god : )
winstonschwarz 2 years ago
this is about art and freedom of speech...that is our country...don't like Todd? Listen to someone else!
5victor7 2 years ago 3
m5nut-you would lay down like a jellyfish-spineless coward-you wouldnt kick the shit out of a wet paper bag-wish there was a draft so punks like you could be cannon fodder-greasy long haired freak-think the guy in the video singing has AIDS
playsetman 3 years ago
Hey Todd, you can't be a has-been if you never were. The New Cars was a bigger disaster than New Coke. And now TRi can't fill the local pizza hall.
Sicuso1 3 years ago
saw todd in 91 got to here this song for the first time,the cursing caught many around me off guard they complained i told them to shut the fuck up
iwannabe24 3 years ago 8
lol! I still love this song...good ol todd man!
momslom 3 years ago
he's alive and well, just saw him in concert
FANTASTIC.
You are right, there is a special place for Helms. Bigot-town.
nonnikat 3 years ago
Todd a great message!
PaulBrownandtheKD 3 years ago
A fitting epitaph to Mr Helms! (How strange he passed away on 4th July 08!) Good riddance.
awizardatruestar 3 years ago
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piece of crap is now about 62=not fit to lick dog crap out the waffle of Jesse's BOOTS
playsetman 3 years ago
he's 60 and in great shape.
Take off your sheet and pay attention
nonnikat 3 years ago
if you dont like jesse helms you are stupid or a fag
playsetman 3 years ago
And if you do like Jesse Helms, you are a narrow minded individual. Perhaps the kind that would have a crew cut, tie clip and drive a Chrysler K-car.
69Voodooboy69 3 years ago 2
not a crew cut but men that wear thier hair long must want to be women,like this pig in the video-shitbags like him and you enjoy the freedom people like me have fought for,stupid cowards like you would piss in your pants-you want to sponge off others,give drugs to our kids and support fags and other misfits cause you are one yourself-I use to chase hippees for fun
playsetman 3 years ago
Bullying differently minded people and threatening violence to them, isn't that making you a misfit? It's definitely not conformist behaviour now is it?
I accept all people race/orientation/colour creed, so I'm a coward right? Still wouldn't have any qualms in kicking the living shit outta you, or anybody else for that matter, if you tried to chase me down.
Being in the forces just means you're a stupid fuck, murdering for someones else's gain. Fucking bullet stopping redneck cunt
m5nut 3 years ago 2
I don't like him and im niether.
fred5399 2 years ago
I would love the shove my cock straight into Jesse's dead, diseased heart.
anachro1 3 years ago
Love it, Love it, Love it!!!
GoMetricToday 3 years ago
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long haired freak, a fag and a freak-fuck you freaks,never had the guts to say that to our faces-once saw a Jesse Helms hater get the shit kicked out of him FOR SPEWING HATE OF HELMS
playsetman 3 years ago
Ooh, I'm scared...
FelixAtrox 3 years ago
Oh stop, you're scaring us playsetman. Playset? Shouldn't that be PLAYSKOOL? Get to bed junior and keep your hands off your pecker... it's making you crazy. Cross burning douche bag.
macweenie 3 years ago
weenie is your name,figures ..you piece of low life trash
playsetman 3 years ago
Helms is dead long live peace love and tolerance!
WorldBFree2006 3 years ago 6
long live freedom of speech
5victor7 2 years ago
yep
Rocflex 3 years ago
Helms in Hell Tour '08... With dates booked through eternity!!!
deeppickle 3 years ago 3
Jesse Helms 86's at 86 on July 4th. How fitting. One can only hope the Old South dies with him.
MrUnidyne 3 years ago
Keep dreamin'.
Jesse was right on track but not Conservative enough,which is why I switched from Republican to Libertarian. Also note in the song where Todd disses Tipper Gore.
G4331 3 years ago
Ha.
The right isn't conservative, and libertarians aren't for rights other than their own.
FelixAtrox 3 years ago
happy trails, jesse!
union4evr 3 years ago
seen this for the first time in concert at Bogarts in cincy and loved it lol still do
rockablababy 3 years ago
Classic! Thanks so much for sharing. I lost my "Jesse" cassette tape recorded from an ancient radio interview a few years back. Thought I'd never hear the song again...besides the "version" in my head. No one, I mean NO ONE in music has ever used the "f" word so elequently...without malice...with a weird sense of dignity and humor thrown in...only Todd!
PistolPete1965 3 years ago
Lucky Jesse! heh!
Runt2 3 years ago
what did Jesse Helms do?
neverneverlandearth 3 years ago
Jesse Helms was an Old School Southern Republican known for his staunchly Conservative (and frequently homophobic) views. Before entering politics, he was a local TV editorial commentator who once described the University of North Carolina, an island of liberalism during the segregation years, as the "University of N*gg*rs and Communists". His Neo-Conservative supporters seem to have forgotten his racist past as they now mourn his passing (Died on July 4, 2008, age 86).
MrUnidyne 3 years ago
Love it. Two big tentacles up!
lancethrustworthy 4 years ago
brings back some memories ... boston the night before this baltimore show
TerraGroove 4 years ago
Yay! Glad he included the Evil Doers. The real Evil Doers!
MajorBlacky 4 years ago
"We're not worthy Mr. Rundgren!!!"
mikebtko 4 years ago
Todd never loses his sense of humour, even when he's profoundly angry. I remember him putting down a heckler at the O'Keefe show in Toronto and then softening it with a bit of wit at the end. I've learned from Todd.
neorunt 4 years ago 2
I think he was *mad* when he wrote this one.
I don't blame him!
w5cdt 4 years ago
Todd sure has a lot of nerve. I couldn't keep from smiling through this one.
nowellian 4 years ago
Hey people, it's his f_ing song, so I suppose he can put whatever words he likes into it. Get over it.
meetanatheist 4 years ago
...love 'em. He's always got a message somewhere in his lyrics.
thumperinflorida 4 years ago
get the nerve! the people have the power! give to get-love! help those 1/6th of the world who have experienced genocide and terror! just help, even a little means allot babe.
geoffhutch 4 years ago
I'm a God and people loving Christian and Todd remains my favorite musician (despite the religion bashing). That said, someone tell me how to get backstage at his "New Cars" concert, Shawnee OK.! Please don't tell me I need to pay 200 bucks to get a picture with him!
axeman1009 4 years ago 3
ahh yes, a blast from the past... the "Sessions" tour was a treat. Todd, if your'e listening, please, please, please release the full length version DVD of the 2nd wind recording sessions, the VHS version was such a tease...
katnpaulha 4 years ago
im gonna fuck you jesse, an i hope you gonna take it the right way! whos jesse?
eamonosu 4 years ago
Jesse Helms was a 5 term United States Senator, noted for his politics which were slightly to the right of Genghis Kahn - racist (he opposed the King holiday), homophobic and has threatened a sitting President with assassination. All in all, a deserving target.
toddrundgrenfan 4 years ago 2
Do you have the Saturday night live video of healing and time heals? It used to be out there but i can't find it anymore
houletsc 4 years ago
If you want clips from that show to remain on YouTube, never mention the name of that show or it's initials. They are releasing them on DVD, and their marketing plan is to get every clip from that show deleted from video sites. So they search for and delete anything mentioning it.
I'm sure it's up somewhere here, but you'll just have to search for "Todd Rundgren" and browse through it all.
k8fan 4 years ago
I've been looking for it for a few weeks so they must have gotten to it. Too bad - the idiots will never use it
houletsc 4 years ago
Half the Democrats in the House voted against Civil Rights. If it weren't for the "Right" in the Republican party in the 1960's the movement would have waited another 10 years or more. Actually, I first thought the song must be about Jesse Jackson. Another racist who sucks a living via the politics of division.
GooglelyTube 4 years ago
Both parties flipped their orientation in the 70s, and all the "Dixiecrats" abandoned the Democratic party (especially Jesse Helms). I'm no fan of Jesse Jackson (an egotist who stole attention away from worthwhile black politicians like Julian Bond), but I have no doubt Todd feels far, far closer to Jackson than Helms. Todd's a giant lefty.
toddrundgrenfan 4 years ago
Todd is Godd!
marci147 4 years ago 2
tipper gore, Al the luney's wife....roflmao F YOU Tipper!
samuelmfrost 5 years ago
Fucking beautiful. We need songs like this now more than ever.
ttwnrancon 5 years ago
This is a great video and song, but an even better example of Todd's perverse, self-destructive streak. This is one of the most beautiful love songs he's ever written, and with some different words could be a giant hit. And he uses it for a partisan joke. Never mind that I agree with all of the sentiments in the song. It just seems so twisted.
k8fan 5 years ago
you're right. i said the same thing when i heard "flaw" from the new liars cd. I bet his manager shit when he heard what could have been a great singer, with the motherf_____ bomb in there
houletsc 4 years ago
But don't you think that was the point of the song, and of using that word? That the song is perfect, but it's got one "fatal flaw".
1mathfan 4 years ago
I never saw this but have had it on tape. God bless the victims of this day 5 years ago. I can't believe the networks stopped the coverage. Thanks for cheering me up! Peace
hamwinkie 5 years ago
Man where did you get this? Great fun from Todd Thanks
3street 5 years ago 2