mattbea61 I lost touch with you since you moved to France and your phone no. It's me,P.T. Email me at my name(one word,no space in between 1st and last name) at hotmail.com. Weird seeing all my vidz all over the net and reading comments when I never posted them. You picked a great one here though. I was watching it and thought,"Hmmm. He films like I do then I saw your comment and said "It IS me!" Contact me soon old friend.
Oh my freaking god. This is outrageously great...one of my favorite Todd songs. No Autotune here, folks (or on any of his albums). Lot to learn from Rundgren, one of the greatest talents of the music world. He's a huge influence on my writing.
@bry3921 ~ With Todd well established on the radio at that time, he influenced Daryl long before he worked with and produced H&O in the early 70's. Just listen to the record "Provider", from the early Daryl and John years, 1968 to 1971. Todd's "take chances, on the edge of it" style of singing is very much his own. Daryl's voice, (unlike John's, which is more R&B), is quite similar to Todd's, but with more adherence to the melody. Brothers from different mothers. That "look" is love and respect.
sapienza43; you said it all...I love the comment about "we have his music all to ourselves." I struggle with the fact that he has not gotten the acclaim, as you mention. But, I love going to see him at an intimate venue in NYC.
If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, nothing will. Todd is unique. Todd is an iconclast. His body of work is a treasure trove of hidden gems. I'm amazed that he has never received the acclaim he deserves. In a way it's nice, we have his music all to ourselves. I've seen him 6 times and I'm excited to be seeing him in Oneonta, NY in July. He is in the same "genius" class as Lennon/McCartney, Pete Townshend, Joni Mitchell, Andy Partridge, Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello. Prolific and brilliant.
he's ALWAYS been this way.......all those key changes, sharps and flats, and that's why it's hard to sing AND PLAY his songs. Only the finest musicians play with him as that is why he is still here 45 years AFTER we first heard "We've Gotta Get You a Woman" in 1967!
You know, someone like Celine Dion got material that approached The Classical Aria in form an interpretation. Todd shows what a Tenor Guy can do with material that approaches The Classical Aria. I mean the guy has Technique.
I agree with all those who believe Todd should be in the hall of fame, but when you really stop and think about it, for those of us who believe he has had a very huge effect on music over the decades with his constantly evolving music, and using his genius to 'produce,' so many other groups, such genius has little time to be concerened with their place in music history.
Frankly, I don't believe he gives a damn.
Also, would you want to be in associated with "The Dave Clark Five?"
waaaaay back in the day (let's say around 1980 or so) I was living in Omaha and a small group of us decided to make the pilgramage...in January...to see Todd in Kansas City, about 4 hours down the street. When we got there, they had had their power shut off for not paying the bill. The promoter brought in generators to power the show and some temp lighting in the building but there was no heat. It was about 35-40 degrees in there...and still an amazing show went on. It was phenomenal.
yeeeeah...'Todd is god' Todd is like Kansas on some levels...artists that make amazing music that only a percientage of the general public really 'gets'....moreso for Todd, but I think you know what I mean. They both, however, deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and aren't and arent' likely to be for the reasons stated above. It's not right I tell you...
@cmunik8r I was at The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame a few months ago and they had a Todd Rundgren display. I thought that was weird since they have deemed Todd not good enough for their bloated building.
That tour was awesome I wish he would do that again. Starting out as a teenager and for the most part I think Todd was self learned music himself with his body of work and mind I would put todd with the greats I thank God that Todd is still doing music Milan276 akron ohio
aw god, i'm just 16 years old and he is totally MY number one, the one and only. beautiful todd, you are a genius, total genius. i am not the same after listening to your music, not at all.
Today I am your chariot horse Tomorrow I'm your albatross Suspended by the finest thread No one could ever see And when there's breathing in your ear You put your faith in all you hear But just how deep those feelings go I have no way to know I'll never know If I was blind Would you still be my eyes Or hide everything you see Pretending to care about me When all the time You're just wishing I'd fade away
life is so short...even though full of so many people, so many places,so many things we do, things we want to do...we fill our life with many things...making our destiny,in my life i have had questions that i have looked for-searched for-cried many a tear for- i have wanted the answer for...i wanted to fill the empty space left open, the despair the emptiness left behind by people i have loved,the heartache never healed always there...this song says it for me...i know i am not alone,only human
If Todd had written just this one song it would qualify him as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. But he has a 40 year catalog of songs like this. Makes no difference if he ever receives a nod from the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame or the mediocre "world at large." He's touched the lives of millions of fans and his great art and integrity are intact. Music this good will never fade away.
todd should have gone in the studio and done a remake of this song with this quartet. a good solid polished studio version would have been amazing especially added to a new cd. todd tends to dismiss the very things fans would really love to have happen. but thats todd, amazing, unpredictable and definetly and individualist. i guess this version will have to do along with his 1985 a capella origional which is beyond amazing
I'm sure someone here has already posted this fact, but this song appears on the album "Acapela". The strings here are all TR's voice on the album version. Of course, very, very good.
What a nice odd off key song to put the nail in the thought that someone pretending to care about you is bent and a twisted emotion..an oddly beautiful song from a guty whose willing to show people how to feel ,when they have no way to express it themselves ...Todd the musical life coach. very nice video . thanks for posting it here 4 us .
such a beatifully lyric-ed song, so very sad and wow my heart aches...part of life's experience...thanx todd for living and feeling like the rest of us...but most of all THANX FOR SHARING...
So Glad to hear that a person of 19 can "get it" with Todd. His music is all about love...and much of it is quite sophisticated -such as this piece. We old guard love you Todd.. always will. Thanks for not loosing your muse through the bumps.
no one beleives me,but i swear to god i went to the same high school as todd,upper darby high,albeit 30 years later,but i aint kidding,upper darby pa,right behind bonner and prendie,in upper darby,phila pa
Todd IS Godd, this just goes to show, among so many other fantastic songs!! Fuck Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame if they can't see the genius that has been so productive in over 5 decades. That's only because he never went corporate and commercial but just did what he wanted to do and never cared what you and i or anyone thought about that! That's why he is more PUNK in my opinion then any tattoed and pierced punkband of the '90's or '00's will ever be, no matter how hard they try!!
@okkifunkistokki Todd will be inducted in his lifetime.He'll probably be in Akron the night before the induction ceremony,possibly for his 75th birthday bash(and he'll still be hitting all the notes).
This is easily one of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs of all time. In fact, there is only one song that I can think of that compares: "When You Go" by Jonathan Coulton, and Coulton himself admits that he kinda had this song in mind when he was writing his. Anyway, just beautiful... I need a tissue, I think I got some 'dust' in my eye...
Its hard to describe something as beautiful and thoughful as this song. I can only say that this song is a gift from a very talented person and musician. Thank you Todd
I've always adored this song. It's heartbreaking. Full of longing. The music, the lyrics and his achingly plaintive voice. Why don't you care about me? Oh, God. Brilliant.
@ age 53 I find this effort refreshing..much better than some of the disco days crap..Good to see even pretty boys age with time..I have been a fan for 30 years Todd..you still get the job done...Kudos
Watching and listening to Todd R. has brought my understanding and appreciation for music to a whole new level. He is in a certain genius category all by himself. Very unique.
This is absolutely amazing and wonderful and beautiful. Thank you sharing it. I am a huge fan of the Acapella album and this song specifically. Peace Always,
Its been nearly 40 years since I first heard TR, saw him live the first time 30 years ago. Maybe my hearings not what it was, but man alive he sounds just as great in this track as he did all those years ago. What a pro!
C'mon, someone else? Everything I see on-line indicates Todd wrote it. The other version came out seven years after this album. Anyway, one of my favorites.
Todd sings this with such beautiful raw emotion unlike any other one he's done.Listen to the words. It sounds like he's singing a letter to his deceased dad, who couldn't express himself emotionally to his kids. Of course, I could be totally wrong, but I can definitely relate to this song because it's everything i ever wanted to say to my own "never there" father. this is one of the most "cut to the bone" beautiful songs i have ever heard. Thank you, Todd, for being you all these years.
I am 19 and I have to say that Todd is one of my favorite artists of all time. Spent my entire life listening to him and seen him several times in concert. One of his best songs and he can still belt it. Keep it up Todd!
Actually that's the first time I heard the song. I also didn't know someone else wrote the lyrics. Regardless, I love the internet because I have been searching to find out who sung it in A Cappella and here it is! I love it with strings too. Thanks for posting!
Nearly 60 years old,and he's still got it. I tell ya,if he never gets inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame,then that'll be in my opinion a spit in the face of music itself. Todd is unarguably the most under rated musical genius of all time.
I listen to his haunting beautiful voice and find strength to fight this terminal illness that I have. Thank you TR for the many beautiful songs that make me want to come here everynight and listen. I find inner peace and I thank you..
Garlic, carrot juice, blueberries, wheat grass..Garlic can kill cancer and aduki beans. The macro biotic diet is a great one. Reiki, optimism, positive music, sound healing..I send peace to you
Enjoyed Todd at The Forum on Sunday - absolutely fantastic! Lucky enough to be on front row of this gig at the Apollo and yes I had tears streaming down. Voice of an angel. So so moving. Come back to London soon Todd x
I love this song, it is one of his saddest. Usually there's some sort of positive message in his songs somewhere. This is one where I think he was letting someone go and it hurt like hell.
I'm not sure when this was filmed and don't know the song, but Todd Hasn't lost his voice, that I can hear. I'm seeing him at the Forum later this month and can't wait. Last saw in in 1976 and the whole Utopia thing kind of went right over my head.
This was on eof the best tours ever - Todd, Joe Jackson and Ethel. You aint seen rock and roll till you've seen a string quartet bring it!!!! Unfucking believable. There needs to be a commercial CD release of that tour.
A belated Happy Birthday Todd. So, yeah, we're all a little more filled-out and silver-haired, but your voice, lyrics and talent only get better as time passes. You are my true musical messiah. Thanks for all the years of metamorphosis.
We all love you Todd... Your message of love, compassion and peace is ...THE message. You are our musical-poetic voice. We long-term fans...our DNA is woven with your tonal fibers.
The true voices are rarely recognized - take it as a complement. Bob -Ultrasonic Studios
I love this song too - it's kind of hard to see Todd as an older guy, a little heavier like the rest of us, to me he will always been the skinny guy in a skirt on stage...now let's see if he hits that high note...oooooooh he did it. God bless him.
mattbea61 I lost touch with you since you moved to France and your phone no. It's me,P.T. Email me at my name(one word,no space in between 1st and last name) at hotmail.com. Weird seeing all my vidz all over the net and reading comments when I never posted them. You picked a great one here though. I was watching it and thought,"Hmmm. He films like I do then I saw your comment and said "It IS me!" Contact me soon old friend.
soundvisionary13 2 weeks ago
oh I love Todd....represents the human..thanks for posting!!!!
lunasoffio 1 month ago
If this dosen’t break your heart, maybe you don’t have one. Brilliant!!
Mghobo 2 months ago
Todd pisses me off, he's too damn good.
LorinTone 2 months ago
about 3:20 ish you hear the person recording this crying. this is exactly what a normal reaction to this song is!
Mbob92 3 months ago
Todd is broke.. Is this acceptable?
manysons 4 months ago
@manysons Got wrong info pal. Who are you to ask "acceptable"??? Ohhh man...
RogersGibsonES137 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
Could this be the saddest song ever written? It's hard to type through the tears.
He's the only artist that does this to me on a regular basis.....L
hispire1 4 months ago
@hispire1 yes
bry3921 4 months ago in playlist bry3921's Favorited Videos
Ya gotta wonder about the 2 people that hit the dislike button. Do they feel nothing when they hear this song? I pity them.
toddcharry 4 months ago
Oh my freaking god. This is outrageously great...one of my favorite Todd songs. No Autotune here, folks (or on any of his albums). Lot to learn from Rundgren, one of the greatest talents of the music world. He's a huge influence on my writing.
headlandsa 5 months ago
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bry3921 5 months ago
@bry3921 ~ With Todd well established on the radio at that time, he influenced Daryl long before he worked with and produced H&O in the early 70's. Just listen to the record "Provider", from the early Daryl and John years, 1968 to 1971. Todd's "take chances, on the edge of it" style of singing is very much his own. Daryl's voice, (unlike John's, which is more R&B), is quite similar to Todd's, but with more adherence to the melody. Brothers from different mothers. That "look" is love and respect.
yestate343 5 months ago
LOL...if they try to put him in the Hall of Fame, let's all protest! Better yet, maybe we should start a Hall just for him....
sportsmediaamerica 6 months ago
todd did it from the fiarytail...... he lived it..he made it happen..he went waY OUT (IN A GOOD and a TODDLY WAY..lOVE Todd....
funeguy2 7 months ago
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williambasel 7 months ago
sapienza43; you said it all...I love the comment about "we have his music all to ourselves." I struggle with the fact that he has not gotten the acclaim, as you mention. But, I love going to see him at an intimate venue in NYC.
williambasel 7 months ago
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bry3921 8 months ago
If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, nothing will. Todd is unique. Todd is an iconclast. His body of work is a treasure trove of hidden gems. I'm amazed that he has never received the acclaim he deserves. In a way it's nice, we have his music all to ourselves. I've seen him 6 times and I'm excited to be seeing him in Oneonta, NY in July. He is in the same "genius" class as Lennon/McCartney, Pete Townshend, Joni Mitchell, Andy Partridge, Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello. Prolific and brilliant.
sapienza43 8 months ago 12
@sapienza43 You said it all well.
toddcharry 7 months ago
what do i do todd, i dont know anymore.
toddcharry 9 months ago
Incredible song, string arrangement and the incredible Todd - wonderful!
barrythecello 9 months ago 2
he's ALWAYS been this way.......all those key changes, sharps and flats, and that's why it's hard to sing AND PLAY his songs. Only the finest musicians play with him as that is why he is still here 45 years AFTER we first heard "We've Gotta Get You a Woman" in 1967!
MsJollycholly 9 months ago
You know, someone like Celine Dion got material that approached The Classical Aria in form an interpretation. Todd shows what a Tenor Guy can do with material that approaches The Classical Aria. I mean the guy has Technique.
rgaleny 9 months ago
amazing he can still hit that upper register with such power!
JonP1961 9 months ago
wow. stunned by how moving this was... the emotion in his voice. amazing.
debcny 10 months ago 2
This got me so deep. One of the most moving things I've ever seen. What a guy.
bzzshht 11 months ago 3
This is Todd's way of killing me.
vincedejesus 11 months ago 4
I agree with all those who believe Todd should be in the hall of fame, but when you really stop and think about it, for those of us who believe he has had a very huge effect on music over the decades with his constantly evolving music, and using his genius to 'produce,' so many other groups, such genius has little time to be concerened with their place in music history.
Frankly, I don't believe he gives a damn.
Also, would you want to be in associated with "The Dave Clark Five?"
Peace.
Rock
rockinroller7 1 year ago
One of the best songs in my life.
The score is brilliant.
Boogiefish 1 year ago
waaaaay back in the day (let's say around 1980 or so) I was living in Omaha and a small group of us decided to make the pilgramage...in January...to see Todd in Kansas City, about 4 hours down the street. When we got there, they had had their power shut off for not paying the bill. The promoter brought in generators to power the show and some temp lighting in the building but there was no heat. It was about 35-40 degrees in there...and still an amazing show went on. It was phenomenal.
cmunik8r 1 year ago
yeeeeah...'Todd is god' Todd is like Kansas on some levels...artists that make amazing music that only a percientage of the general public really 'gets'....moreso for Todd, but I think you know what I mean. They both, however, deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and aren't and arent' likely to be for the reasons stated above. It's not right I tell you...
cmunik8r 1 year ago
@cmunik8r I was at The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame a few months ago and they had a Todd Rundgren display. I thought that was weird since they have deemed Todd not good enough for their bloated building.
dhloup1 1 year ago
@cmunik8r please, let's not compare Todd to Kansas...
sportsmediaamerica 6 months ago
@sportsmediaamerica fair enough...although i wasn't in ANY way trying to compare them musically...hope you got that much.
cmunik8r 6 months ago
That tour was awesome I wish he would do that again. Starting out as a teenager and for the most part I think Todd was self learned music himself with his body of work and mind I would put todd with the greats I thank God that Todd is still doing music Milan276 akron ohio
Milan276 1 year ago
TODD IS GOD!!!!
runt00 1 year ago
Wow......this brings tears to my eyes. What an incredibly beautiful, emotional vocal. The lyrics are amazing. Todd's the best.
jml1163 1 year ago 2
if he never gets in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame I really couldn't care less. The music is worth so much more.
Photonzos 1 year ago
im 21 and this is amazing!!....it really doesnt matter how old you are listening to a genious is a must no matter what age.
UrbanGuerilla88 1 year ago
aw god, i'm just 16 years old and he is totally MY number one, the one and only. beautiful todd, you are a genius, total genius. i am not the same after listening to your music, not at all.
thank you for your music, <3
loreferg93 1 year ago 3
This is one of my all time favorite Todd songs! Great Rendition!!
MrDbj919 1 year ago
Wish I was in Akron 2nite to see his new tour.
jessemisty88 1 year ago
Thanks : )
2flewover1 1 year ago
Man this guy is so great!
pixiecrossing 1 year ago
Same haunting way of 'Bring in the clowns'.
levenshon 1 year ago
I wonder how many people have cried listening to his work....add me to that list just now.
UrbanGuerilla88 1 year ago
TheChiFlows 1 year ago
life is so short...even though full of so many people, so many places,so many things we do, things we want to do...we fill our life with many things...making our destiny,in my life i have had questions that i have looked for-searched for-cried many a tear for- i have wanted the answer for...i wanted to fill the empty space left open, the despair the emptiness left behind by people i have loved,the heartache never healed always there...this song says it for me...i know i am not alone,only human
rabbitntigger 1 year ago
Artistic integrity doesn't require AUTOTUNE!
HorsePussy 1 year ago
If Todd had written just this one song it would qualify him as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. But he has a 40 year catalog of songs like this. Makes no difference if he ever receives a nod from the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame or the mediocre "world at large." He's touched the lives of millions of fans and his great art and integrity are intact. Music this good will never fade away.
caraphyllis 1 year ago
todd should have gone in the studio and done a remake of this song with this quartet. a good solid polished studio version would have been amazing especially added to a new cd. todd tends to dismiss the very things fans would really love to have happen. but thats todd, amazing, unpredictable and definetly and individualist. i guess this version will have to do along with his 1985 a capella origional which is beyond amazing
rundgren17 1 year ago
@rundgren17 Totally agree
dhloup1 1 year ago
An amazing artist, an outstanding song. Thank you Todd Rundgren for staying true to yourself and not selling out:)))
lired70 1 year ago
Todd you have been an inspiration in my life for about 30 years my man! This is just outstanding. Thank you for the music.
notredame200Z 1 year ago
I'm sure someone here has already posted this fact, but this song appears on the album "Acapela". The strings here are all TR's voice on the album version. Of course, very, very good.
dmaRules 1 year ago
Never heared this one before, but.......
WOW
litster73 1 year ago
Is this the Brodsky Quartet?
jacobmoon 1 year ago
T.R. has always been one of the rare true talents.
ziggy577 1 year ago
This is so powerful!!! Todd's voice is superb in this video! Maybe the best he's ever sounded! He was dead on!!!!! LOVE HIM!
babri695 1 year ago
What a nice odd off key song to put the nail in the thought that someone pretending to care about you is bent and a twisted emotion..an oddly beautiful song from a guty whose willing to show people how to feel ,when they have no way to express it themselves ...Todd the musical life coach. very nice video . thanks for posting it here 4 us .
zwreckless1 1 year ago 2
such a beatifully lyric-ed song, so very sad and wow my heart aches...part of life's experience...thanx todd for living and feeling like the rest of us...but most of all THANX FOR SHARING...
rabbitntigger 1 year ago
I LUV YOU TODD! so perfect and beautiful.
as you always are.
newsy8 1 year ago
Its such a treat to hear live strings instead of fake keyboard sounds!
melodyrrt 1 year ago
So Glad to hear that a person of 19 can "get it" with Todd. His music is all about love...and much of it is quite sophisticated -such as this piece. We old guard love you Todd.. always will. Thanks for not loosing your muse through the bumps.
Yavor54 1 year ago
Damn! I missed this one - thanks for posting
navarablue1 1 year ago
no one beleives me,but i swear to god i went to the same high school as todd,upper darby high,albeit 30 years later,but i aint kidding,upper darby pa,right behind bonner and prendie,in upper darby,phila pa
ghostwhiskey 1 year ago
Todd IS Godd, this just goes to show, among so many other fantastic songs!! Fuck Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame if they can't see the genius that has been so productive in over 5 decades. That's only because he never went corporate and commercial but just did what he wanted to do and never cared what you and i or anyone thought about that! That's why he is more PUNK in my opinion then any tattoed and pierced punkband of the '90's or '00's will ever be, no matter how hard they try!!
okkifunkistokki 1 year ago
@okkifunkistokki Todd will be inducted in his lifetime.He'll probably be in Akron the night before the induction ceremony,possibly for his 75th birthday bash(and he'll still be hitting all the notes).
erinshaw53 1 year ago
This is easily one of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs of all time. In fact, there is only one song that I can think of that compares: "When You Go" by Jonathan Coulton, and Coulton himself admits that he kinda had this song in mind when he was writing his. Anyway, just beautiful... I need a tissue, I think I got some 'dust' in my eye...
TotzthePlaid 1 year ago
Lets not forget what a fantastic producer Todd is of other artist's as well. Thanks 4 sharing.
record1207 1 year ago
He looks great. I get the feeling he'd be happier singing to noone else, but we
all want him to perform for us and he has succumbed to his destiny as a great talent that needs to be shared. I don't see any ego in him.
jrwrag 1 year ago
Thank you so much....
msluna37 1 year ago
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bry3921 1 year ago
Its hard to describe something as beautiful and thoughful as this song. I can only say that this song is a gift from a very talented person and musician. Thank you Todd
need2noit 1 year ago 4
oh my gosh. what a beautiful voice... velvet voicebox.
TheBybunny 1 year ago
Great video.. I was at this show..
grahamclews 2 years ago
wow his voice is great, moved to tears again. so plaintive, so needful yet resigned. yeah go Todd.
flutterbi5 2 years ago 2
I've always adored this song. It's heartbreaking. Full of longing. The music, the lyrics and his achingly plaintive voice. Why don't you care about me? Oh, God. Brilliant.
judysamkh 2 years ago 4
The man is a genius.
marylouisetucker 2 years ago 2
@ age 53 I find this effort refreshing..much better than some of the disco days crap..Good to see even pretty boys age with time..I have been a fan for 30 years Todd..you still get the job done...Kudos
69nzzfine 2 years ago
Todd is 61, he was 59 when he did this and I agreee he still gets the job done
UltraWhammy 1 year ago
unbelievable that in this stripped version Todd still sounds credible and even great.
zugrundig 2 years ago 2
Todd, Wow. Brought tears, sorry I'm a sap but I've love you since 68.
tmeredith1001 2 years ago 2
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bry3921 2 years ago
Watching and listening to Todd R. has brought my understanding and appreciation for music to a whole new level. He is in a certain genius category all by himself. Very unique.
taylor8492 2 years ago 18
I LOVE TODD!!
tokjct 2 years ago 3
He give me chills. I have adored Todd since S/A. I cant wait ti see him live again.
PlasticFlute 2 years ago 2
雑把先生、日本では動画が見ずらいよ～。
その点Todd先生は寛容だ。
この曲もむちゃくちゃや良い。
usagisama100 2 years ago
Got to be one of the best ballads I've heard in a long time.
robmanic44 2 years ago
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bry3921 2 years ago 3
God cares :)))
shadieqa1 2 years ago
Love the A Capella album, and this song in particular - but the string quartet gives it a classic, ballad, chamber-music sound. Lovely indeed.
Tyrandosaurus 2 years ago
Another Todd concert I'm sorry I missed.
slidenote 2 years ago
This is absolutely amazing and wonderful and beautiful. Thank you sharing it. I am a huge fan of the Acapella album and this song specifically. Peace Always,
Jason
JasonGardner 2 years ago
Its been nearly 40 years since I first heard TR, saw him live the first time 30 years ago. Maybe my hearings not what it was, but man alive he sounds just as great in this track as he did all those years ago. What a pro!
Tippy1966 2 years ago
Underrated brilliance!
gebba93 2 years ago
Todd, how did you get into my head? I try to hide my heart break and you sing it out for the world to hear.
JLJable 2 years ago
This version is king.
It would be wise IMHO to reproduce it in the studio in this manner.
DominickBlack 2 years ago
He really lays it on the line here.Pure and simple.Kudos to the String Quartet!! I caught this tour when he came to Austin,TX.Brilliant!! Salute!!
myknapsack 2 years ago
I cannot watch this too many times. I saw him do it during his A Capella concert in 1985 or 86. Absolutely freaking amazing.
NavyMikesMom 2 years ago
Probably the most incredible song ever written.
roncentric 2 years ago 2
Rare and fine artist, indeed!
You are right, Phil!
Thank you for sharing this pearl with me, my friend!
(Magam he, he, he!)
Mine ;-)
Magamaguitam 2 years ago
C'mon, someone else? Everything I see on-line indicates Todd wrote it. The other version came out seven years after this album. Anyway, one of my favorites.
notabularasa 2 years ago
Todd did indeed write it.
MrWade2453 2 years ago
I was at this show.
Seeing it again was almost too much.
frankverismo 2 years ago
This is real soul music!! Todd exposes his very soul in front of the world. Pure genius!!
ph1lanthrope 2 years ago 4
todd is the box of 64 in a world of 8-packs.
crowamonghens 2 years ago 16
Todd sings this with such beautiful raw emotion unlike any other one he's done.Listen to the words. It sounds like he's singing a letter to his deceased dad, who couldn't express himself emotionally to his kids. Of course, I could be totally wrong, but I can definitely relate to this song because it's everything i ever wanted to say to my own "never there" father. this is one of the most "cut to the bone" beautiful songs i have ever heard. Thank you, Todd, for being you all these years.
stuff0699 2 years ago
This sounds so much better than the original version.
mike584 2 years ago
Touches my heart and soul.
Thank you for posting this!
Onetaura 2 years ago
This song breaks my heart. The power of music and lyrics is amazing. Todd conveys the pain so well. Thanks for posting this.
snabigail1 2 years ago 2
i love this man so.
kahaki 2 years ago 2
Me too.
ReneeNme 2 years ago
this one really makes you cry if you just split up with your girl before listening to it
mandrew81 2 years ago
It truly was a pleasure to have met and talked to this man. An experiance I'll remember to my dying day.
ReneeNme 2 years ago 3
Same! What a pleasure he is -- I want to see him perform live as much as possible before he calls it quits.
alliboo05 2 years ago
This is a tough song to sing, but Todd makes it seem easy! The man is amazing!
mundanejane550 2 years ago 4
I am 19 and I have to say that Todd is one of my favorite artists of all time. Spent my entire life listening to him and seen him several times in concert. One of his best songs and he can still belt it. Keep it up Todd!
giometro33 2 years ago 12
@giometro33 Im an Embryo and I think todd is one bonerfied legend!!
BlueOrpheus1988 11 months ago
@BlueOrpheus1988 Really, I've always wanted to ask you your opinion on abortion legislation.
rgaleny 9 months ago
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bry3921 2 years ago 2
This is a fantastic video! It's great to hear this song orchestrated. I love the version on "A Cappella" too!
kolabiyao 2 years ago 3
Actually that's the first time I heard the song. I also didn't know someone else wrote the lyrics. Regardless, I love the internet because I have been searching to find out who sung it in A Cappella and here it is! I love it with strings too. Thanks for posting!
LokiDWolf 2 years ago
Who wrote the lyrics and music?
tomestubbs 2 years ago
Someone else? Todd wrote it all, music and lyrics. Who else would come up with this brilliance ?
theBadloves 2 years ago 4
OMG! This man keeps getting better with time. Is he amazing and sexy --- or what!!! The Rock and Roll HOF needs a place for him. Keep singing Todd!
grappagal 2 years ago
Nearly 60 years old,and he's still got it. I tell ya,if he never gets inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame,then that'll be in my opinion a spit in the face of music itself. Todd is unarguably the most under rated musical genius of all time.
NerdyHippy 2 years ago 28
Exactly-he is genius. That is apparent in just a select few number of his songs.
ziggy577 2 years ago
@NerdyHippy -Any and every hall of fame means nothing to art itself.
Markgr122 1 year ago
abi titmuss on cello
conor30000 2 years ago
I am speechless...Todd!
manfrottoman 2 years ago
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kolabiyao 2 years ago
Especially good Todd.....so moving and beautiful......Thanks for posting this
TheBassplayah 2 years ago
Every one of Todd's songs has lyrics that hit you straight in the soul. Fantastic lyrisist as well as all his other accomplishments
Witchmojo 2 years ago 2
Incredibly powerful performance by a legendary musical genius. Thanks for posting!
justrightgal 2 years ago
To Jessebel 1 I wish you all the best. Todd is very inspirational. Stay positive.
tri1301 2 years ago 2
thank you tri1301 for caring. it means a lot and Todd is so insipriational as you say.
jessebel1 2 years ago
i heard this on my ipod today and almost cried-this is his most heartbreaking song
the words are so poetic
izzatluv 2 years ago 3
I listen to his haunting beautiful voice and find strength to fight this terminal illness that I have. Thank you TR for the many beautiful songs that make me want to come here everynight and listen. I find inner peace and I thank you..
jessebel1 2 years ago 7
God bless you Jessebel1.
ziggy577 2 years ago
Garlic, carrot juice, blueberries, wheat grass..Garlic can kill cancer and aduki beans. The macro biotic diet is a great one. Reiki, optimism, positive music, sound healing..I send peace to you
happylongs 2 years ago
ziggy577 and happylongs, thanks for the blessings and the advice. I do carrot juice, garlic, blueberries and wheat grass.
Also reiki and positive thoughts. thank you both for caring.
thanks TR for the peace and you two as well.
jessebel1 2 years ago
You are very very welcome. Wish you the best even though I don't know you. You are in the family though. You are doing good things. You are smart.
happylongs 2 years ago
Todd is Godd. Don't go away. Be well.
dutmon 2 years ago
Incredible!
strivingx67 2 years ago
Is this man ever less than at the top of his game? Devastating and beautiful.
Babaziba 2 years ago 4
LOVE IT
Onetaura 2 years ago
Todd...May you live a long, long time. You are an inspiration...
manfrottoman 3 years ago 4
Todd paints this canvas of a song superbly, and excellent backing from Ethel. Hard to better this one.
adjanifan 3 years ago
Beautiful song. Todd Rules!
Montin83 3 years ago 2
Good version of the song. Todd Rules.
Montin83 3 years ago
freeking amazing! Todd is a gift to us all.
sirimar53 3 years ago 2
There are no words....except to say...perfect.
AVTWG 3 years ago 3
Todd's voice takes me to a whole other place ..... Todd is Godd Love you !
katnie08204 3 years ago 3
Enjoyed Todd at The Forum on Sunday - absolutely fantastic! Lucky enough to be on front row of this gig at the Apollo and yes I had tears streaming down. Voice of an angel. So so moving. Come back to London soon Todd x
toddswally 3 years ago 2
I love this song, it is one of his saddest. Usually there's some sort of positive message in his songs somewhere. This is one where I think he was letting someone go and it hurt like hell.
klimtklavier 3 years ago 3
I'm 25 years old. This song is why i got into a cappella in the first place. It's epic.
sizzlecofizzle 3 years ago 3
I'm not sure when this was filmed and don't know the song, but Todd Hasn't lost his voice, that I can hear. I'm seeing him at the Forum later this month and can't wait. Last saw in in 1976 and the whole Utopia thing kind of went right over my head.
Mushtimushta 3 years ago
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bry3921 3 years ago
Superb.
grahamhowardlawton 3 years ago
I had previously heard Jennifer Warnes version and fallen in love with the song.
Thank you for sharing this version.Incredible power and emotion conveyed by Todd Rundgren.
DomaVaquera 3 years ago
Todd still can make me cry..Thank God for you Todd, I'm in a world that just doesn't want to cry.
Garrison2 3 years ago 4
This guy is a musical genius period! If you dont like this song too bad.. Go listen to Kid Rock!
crananon 3 years ago 5
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Wow! Am I the only person on earth that thinks this sucks! What a self absorbed, narcissistic effort by a very average performer.
tbone5665 3 years ago
Yep, it's just you.
intuantu 3 years ago 2
overwhelmed. just blown away.
kahaki 3 years ago
Fantastic performance!
jamesrobertdobbs 3 years ago
He da man.
This performance shows when he's good. And he is darn good. Incredible, really.
I'd encourage people to listen to the original track from A Cappela, that's the one that will nail you.
Done all by that Runt himself.
Remarkable song, unmatched and a work of some genius, really.
It's sort of in its own class.
lorinswelk 3 years ago 2
Anyone wanna doubt this man's genius after that clip? Pah. I hope he does get the credit he deserves before he's gone.
esroberto1 3 years ago
beautiful. And I don't come from rock--I found him because he does Gilbert & Sullivan's Nightmare Song really, really well!
And anything is better with a string quartet (violist's daughter).
quodlibette 3 years ago
I'm totally amazed by that song, arrangement, and performance by Todd.
manumoka 3 years ago
This is so incredibly beautiful! I love this performance. Thank you so much for posting this perfection.
Gle3nn 3 years ago
This was on eof the best tours ever - Todd, Joe Jackson and Ethel. You aint seen rock and roll till you've seen a string quartet bring it!!!! Unfucking believable. There needs to be a commercial CD release of that tour.
Lifeislikeabeanstalk 3 years ago
a wizard a true star!!
runt00 3 years ago
A belated Happy Birthday Todd. So, yeah, we're all a little more filled-out and silver-haired, but your voice, lyrics and talent only get better as time passes. You are my true musical messiah. Thanks for all the years of metamorphosis.
carolloveskiwis 3 years ago
We all love you Todd... Your message of love, compassion and peace is ...THE message. You are our musical-poetic voice. We long-term fans...our DNA is woven with your tonal fibers.
The true voices are rarely recognized - take it as a complement. Bob -Ultrasonic Studios
Yavor54 3 years ago
Happy Birthday Todd!
AventuraLuver 3 years ago
I love this song too - it's kind of hard to see Todd as an older guy, a little heavier like the rest of us, to me he will always been the skinny guy in a skirt on stage...now let's see if he hits that high note...oooooooh he did it. God bless him.
NavyMikesMom 3 years ago