Awesome song by awsome band. Brilliant in every respect. The vocals are just some of the best I've ever heard. Pitch perfect...or very close at least.
If you have told one lie, that makes you a liar. If you have stolen one thing, that makes you a thief. JESUS said; if you look at a person with lust, you commit adultery in your heart! Ever used GOD's name in vain; then you are a blasphemer and can't enter GOD's kingdom! Rev. 21v8 says; "All liars will have their part in the lake of fire!" The bible says; No thief or adulterer will inherit GOD's kingdom! You broke GOD's laws; but JESUS paid your fine! Repent, and trust the Savior!
Many of the songs written for England and Dan John Ford Coley were originally from Seals & Crofts. This is a big surprise that this song was authored by Todd Rundgren
Even when the mike doesn't work, he continues like the artist he is! Amazing song! I love he and others of the era, were able to inset faith, love and God into their songs. Peace and Love
There may be better vocalists, but Todd is a songwriter. He writes songs that poke a hole in your heart. This one is familiar, but check out The verb to love,. Amazing and timeless. Todd is God.
England Dan and John Ford Coley had a giant hit with a cover of this song. Still, as good as that version is, there is something special about the original. Which version do you like best???? You can't lose with either of them.
I didn't know you wrote this, Todd! You are so inspired and gifted... amazing how you brought such beauty while dealing in such a mess of a world... testament to greater things...
@entheos22 He wrote this years ago, but you are still very much on que. with thoughts and his writings. Wish to hear a song that sounds like it could be written tomorrow listen to Leon Russells "Stranger I A Strange Land" unbelievable.
@djmikeymix Todd wrote this and his version is good here live. But when he recorded the studio version it was slower and almost sounded like bossa nova. It was very jazzy. But England Dan and John Ford Coley really brought out the true essence of the song and made it a great song. Here performing live Todd is trying to copy their version of the song and not his original version that pales in comparison to theirs even though he wrote it.
Sorry, you must not be more than 45 y/o. England Dan & JFC copied Todd's original version that he recorded with Utopia 2 years prior in 1976. England Dan & JFC certainly enhanced the arrangement with a sax and a cleaner more commercial recording, but they stayed pretty true to the original. In 1997, Todd re-recorded this song in a bossa nova syle on his bossa nova record, "With A Twist" (along with his other hits) over 20 years after he wrote and recorded the original.
I do not agree that the original recording of this song pales in comparison to the England Dan and John Ford Coley version. And I strongly disagree that Todd Rundgren is trying to 'copy their version.' And I won't spend any time trying to convince you of anything. I do want to thank you though for leading make to listen to the original. It's an amazing song and the lyric pretty much precludes me - or anyone - from fighting over it.
@djmikeymix Todd wrote this and his version is good here live. But when he recorded the studio version it was slower and almost sounded like bossa nova. It was very jazzy. But England Dan and John Ford Coley really brought out the true essence of the song and made it a great song. Here performing live Todd is trying to copy their version of the song and not his original version that pales in comparison to theirs even though he wrote it.
At birth, her Mom claimed that Todd Rundgren was Liv Tyler's biological father. At age 9, Tyler discovered that she was Steven Tyler's daughter after meeting him and noticing a resemblance she shared with his other daughter, Mia. When she asked her Mom about the similarity, the truth was revealed. The truth about Tyler's paternity did not become public until five years later, in 1991, when she changed her name from Rundgren to Tyler, but kept the former as a middle name.
This song is MIRACULOUSLY good. Why, oh why, don't we sing THIS song in church? Sure, I know: Mr. Rundgren is (from what I can tell) an agnostic. Still -- I'm a committed Christian and I can't listen to this song without getting misty. I sincerely believe it teaches the unadorned truth.
And yes, it is a world-historic scandal that Todd Rundgren, a Mozart-level genius, isn't in the R&R Hall of Fame.
i think todds voice is still beautiful even now, listen to pretending to care, then try to sing it yourself acapella with strings only, ITS A BEATUTIFULLY SANG SONG BY TODD A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO!! he was also a veggie, which i also have practiced and have been thin always!! anyones voice changes over years, it deepens and becomes more mature,,,todd is still great....he has made so many great videos, cds etc, his voice and performances are still AWESOME!! I LUV TODD ALWAYS...deep down inside...
Good point vive - my intention wasn't neccesarily to dis the Dave Clark Five as much as th R & R HoF. My point was that IMHO the DC5's contribution to the advancement of R&R seem miniscule in comparisons to the 3 acts I mention and still haven't received the nod they deserve from the R&R HoF. Good discussion - luv to hear others opinions/points of view on one of my favorite subjects; modern music!
@kacres1 I've heard The Dave Clark Five were even more famous than The Beatles for a good while. I thought you were going to say Madonna....Wrong example.
beautiful singing and great performance by todd and his band...this is a GREAT song never loses its meaning as time goes on it will always be true! I LUV TODD always! thanx for the video thans to todd for experiencing life and sharing it...a lesson to learn!
He is a true genius...this and "Hello It's Me" are unbelievable. He's kinda of pain in the ass to deal with from what I've heard -- but with this talent -- who the hell cares?
Religion is bad...religion is rules and laws. Jesus freed us from the law cause none of us can live up to it. God is love...all we need to do is love God and our neighbors as ourselves. Pretty simple.
Todd also produced The Tubes Completion Backwards Principal, I believe, and was the musical director for PeeWee's Playhouse, among about a million other things he does. He's in Hawaii now, I have been a hay-uge Toddster since the '60's and will see him every chance I get. An internet music pioneer, he was one of the 1st to give away his music online. Xlnt writer, singer, gtr, kybd, drm, koolkat,producer,dreamer.
"I saw Todd Rundgren and Utopia at the Poplar Creek Music Ampheatre in Ho..." more "I saw Todd Rundgren and Utopia at the Poplar Creek Music Ampheatre in Hoffman Estates, Il in 1985-86 as a 5th or 6th grader. At the time Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, & Van Halen were about all that I could digest, at the time. I do remember thinking that they were very unique and innovative as a kid
Mr Smokey, Todd was the 2 or third producer that Hall & Oates used. He didn't develop Hall & Oates but did grow up in the same area in Philly as Daryl.
actually, he had a prob with heroin in the latter half of the 70's. take a look at the various pix (including the lp cover) from the hermit of mink hollow period sometime. his irises look like 2 piss-holes in the snow (as in VERY pinned). i don't know that any of that had an affect on his voice, that's just aging. he still has an amazing voice & sounds like todd. it's just gotten a bit deeper, same way it did for aretha. she can sing her younger 60's self under the table any day of the week now.
well, that he'd admit to. but it's kinda hard to have that big a prob with psychedelics. he also has had probs with coke, even into this millennium. but heroin was the biggie, big enough to allow all those pics from that period to exist. his eyes are SO pinned, & for him do have done the shoot with clear eyes would have meant he'd have been too junk-sick to do 'em at all. aside from which, heroin was VERY much in vogue during the 70's punk years.
@badmuddy Bearing in mind that Todd has been very forthright about his drug use, talking openly about it, the whole heroin thing, even the coke thing, is an opinion. Until you can prove that, it's probably not a good idea to go around spreading an unfounded rumor.
@Peter0ctavian a producer/friend of mine i've worked with & for was todd's engineer & assistant, & the only other person (besides todd) credited on hermit, which is the period i'm referring to; let's just leave it at that. otherwise, i do know what heroin addiction looks like, & intimately. i'm a MASSIVE fan, so i wouldn't repeat this lightly. i'm not trying to infer anything, either. if anything, i have that much more respect for him being able to walk away from it.
@badmuddy It doesn't matter if you're a massive fan or not, you saying that you "know a guy who was involved with Todd" is the most despicable justification that one can offer for perpetuating a rumor, and that's all it is. It's very admirable that you "know what a heroin addict looks like", but until you can prove what you say, it might be better if you keep slanderous opinions like this to yourself.
he's someone i know really well, & not prone to gossip. he only confirmed what i already knew. my only mistake is assuming it was common knowledge, & for that, i apologize. anyway, elevating his use of psych's into a "prob" would fall into this "despicable" pursuit.
@badmuddy i didn't accuse him of being a raging junky, which would be unlikely seeing as his musical path didn't grind to halt (as can happen with such an all-consuming vice). but i'm not gonna get into the specifics of how i know what i know, as he evidently hasn't discussed it himself. he's 1 of my biggest influences. i have no incentive to force the issue, except to acknowledge coming out the other side can enrich 1's perspectives in looking forward if you take the opportunity to grow.
Amazing musician...in the truest sense of the word. Todd comes across as someone who is simply compelled to play. Music is his 'lifeblood'.
In comment to other posts...someone said drugs and time ruined Todd's ANGELIC voice. I don't know that he was very big into drugs (he looks like it...so skinny LOL...but, it doesn't seem right. Music is Todd's drug!).
Someone commented that Todd wouldn't give a shit about the R&R Hall of Fame...I think you're right ;-). Nonetheless - HE deserves it!
@Suzykansas Even John Lennon was impressed with Todd and wrote to him expressing this. His music permeates trends, eras, decades, bands and many hearts. Did the Talking Heads do more than Todd Rundgren? I don't think so but they were inducted. What about the Cars??? How in the world can they not be included?? I vote both TR and The Cars be inducted.
@muzicul Testify! ; )...how can we make this happen? As for The Cars...the only reason they aren't included on this page..is because I comment about them...on their videos ; )...Couldn't agree more!
@Suzykansas Anyone who says Todd's angelic voice is ruined hasn't been listening to him lately. Actually, here in this song his vocal technique and range is not the same as he is capable of delivering now. These days he sings with a deeper voice but with so much more power and flexibility. I've seen him about 4 times in the past 6 years and he puts it out like a warrior, angel and soul brother all in the same show, weather driving metal. solo, or acoustic. I met him 2 years ago, nice man. Peace
@Suzykansas Psychedelics definitely fueled all the greatest music of the 60's and 70's!!! Todd is still an amazing artist here and now..They still fuel alot of real cosmic genius HA HA!! Look what alcohol fuels! HA HA!
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What a boring show the audience looks like they're counting the minutes.I used to like a few of this guys' songs but after seeing him I'm going to F.Y.E with the cd up for sale.
i grew up listening to his music and agree withyou chelababy1. isaw him in 70s and 80s, met his bass player in 81 at a rock show in okla , still have the utopia pic , i think he liked my gf more than i peace merry christmas
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
love is the answer sang also by a pilipino singer,actor...gary valenciano...born-again christian and he was a diabetic patient..but w/ God ..nothing is impossible..still singing and make concerts here and abroad
Didn't somebody else have a hit with this song? England Dan and John Ford Coley or someone like that? I always thought it sounded like a Rundgren tune, however...
I have seen Todd about 20 times since 1973 and it's hard to remember a show where he didn't break a guitar string or there was some other technical issue. You can tell - besides being one of the best musicians ever in every sense of the word - he is a totally professional master showman as he never skips a beat even when there is some setback. THANKS so much for posting this, rundgrenfan!
Basically, you have to trace the origins back to see where certain musicians started from . Todd Rundgren was the original producer and developer of hall and oates. The man has soul in his
heart if only people could understand the
compassion and genuine love in the way he composes and performs the music.
@MrSmokeydog I saw him with Hall and Oates at Soaring Eagle Casino. They played together and clearly were having tremendous fun. Todd is very underated. He was much more than a pop star.
I see. I did not know at all that Todd was the producer for Hall and Oates. No wonder, I have been so attracted to these gentlement for so many years. In fact, just a few hours ago, I got to see Daryl covering Can We Still Be Friends with Todd with T.Bone.... It isnow crystal clear - the way both Todd and Daryl sing sounds so much alike which I adore for ever!!
I love Todd and Utopia - But I gotta laugh when I see this because EVERY time I've seen them they've had some sort of technical difficulty on stage. (WTF soundman/ crew??) -They sound wonderful once it's fixed however. They all have such cool voices. Rock on guys!
Todd had a great voice, between the drugs and time, its not quite this good anymore. He still is a great talent, he knows music and can go from rock to spiritual, to soul. Good luck with the New Cars Todd
I remember back in the 80s, sipping on a club tropicana martini by the hotel pool with palm trees swaying in the end, while I drowned my sorrows of lost love and people who have dissapeared, the grief of life, with the fantasy of this wonderful song, giving hope to the millions of people who have suffered in one way or another. This is a perfect song for anyone who feels jaded at any stage of their life. It worked for me. Now I am married with a beautiful wife and 5 kids.
Awesome song by awsome band. Brilliant in every respect. The vocals are just some of the best I've ever heard. Pitch perfect...or very close at least.
STRAT62100 4 weeks ago
Very talented person,
barb732 1 month ago
Todd at his best..during the good days...Will always be the greatest!
ndiorio27 1 month ago
Hey, I like the screwup, here. It's great fun to Karaoke the first lines for Todd.
bendanglin 1 month ago
This sounds phenomenal... rundgrenfan, you've once again outdone yourself. Lord he was TINY then, looks like he has a 14 inch waist!
amerikanprincess 1 month ago
I would hate to be the guy on the soundboard after this show. I'll bet it was brutal. You could tell Todd was pissed!
ricknstep 2 months ago
If you have told one lie, that makes you a liar. If you have stolen one thing, that makes you a thief. JESUS said; if you look at a person with lust, you commit adultery in your heart! Ever used GOD's name in vain; then you are a blasphemer and can't enter GOD's kingdom! Rev. 21v8 says; "All liars will have their part in the lake of fire!" The bible says; No thief or adulterer will inherit GOD's kingdom! You broke GOD's laws; but JESUS paid your fine! Repent, and trust the Savior!
EXALTEDDIRT 4 months ago
@EXALTEDDIRT WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU POLLUTING THIS SPACE FOR?
theporkiestpig007 2 months ago
@EXALTEDDIRT Thank you, Ray Comfort ;)
nitedrive 1 month ago
Many of the songs written for England and Dan John Ford Coley were originally from Seals & Crofts. This is a big surprise that this song was authored by Todd Rundgren
suria49 4 months ago
@suria49 Dan Seals and John Ford Coley wrote the majority of their own songs.Jim Seals and Dash Crofts didn't write their songs
keithr63 3 months ago
Even when the mike doesn't work, he continues like the artist he is! Amazing song! I love he and others of the era, were able to inset faith, love and God into their songs. Peace and Love
196069beth 4 months ago
had no idea todd wrote this....omg! iwas born in 66 and like this era of music so much more than any other! Wow!
mommachilders 4 months ago
I was there!!!
Fox Theatre - Atlanta!!!
Second row center!!!
Was always either the last song =- or the last encore piece.
TheOriginalBarbDwyer 5 months ago 3
Great song but terrible version.There was a version recorded in Michigan
around the same time ....that puts this and the lp track to shame.Hopefully,
someone will put it back up soon.
silbanis 5 months ago 2
Dead mic! I bet he was shitty
coketherealthing 5 months ago
There may be better vocalists, but Todd is a songwriter. He writes songs that poke a hole in your heart. This one is familiar, but check out The verb to love,. Amazing and timeless. Todd is God.
roadfurniture 5 months ago
Who could dislike this song? It's beautiful and perfect. Todd is truly a gifted artist.
kiffenlover 6 months ago 2
Proof that good musicians lips sync. haha
perkiset 6 months ago
OMG How I loved this song when I was youngin! I STILL LOVE YOU SO MUCH,TODD!
truutopian1 6 months ago
England Dan and John Ford Coley had a giant hit with a cover of this song. Still, as good as that version is, there is something special about the original. Which version do you like best???? You can't lose with either of them.
jmrob1107 6 months ago
Rundgren is it! He is the answer~ looking forward to 9/11/11. See you in Ridgefield CT
mgurski8 6 months ago
Go Todd! This is truly an angelic song. This is the answer we all are looking for-Love is the Answer!
brucedmoose109 6 months ago
I love the gospel flavor of this lovely song!
sandinyourshoes 7 months ago
He's distracted because his mich is not working--he's sings fine
the band is playing it kinda fast--hard for him to get the range in there
jaspermatty 7 months ago
Had no idea Todd wrote this! Doesn't surprise me one bit. Have always loved the ED&JFC version but now I can love this too!
Vampyre82 7 months ago
Love, love, love this song! I love Todd's beautiful voice. This song helps me get through hard times. It inspires me!
suzylizette 7 months ago 2
Todd's voice is pure from the heart soulful not to mention down right human and by that, I mean the good aspect of our species!
tman8497 7 months ago
masrer producer, musician,visionary!!!!! fresh and gifted today as in the 70's
lmiller2010 7 months ago
I didn't know you wrote this, Todd! You are so inspired and gifted... amazing how you brought such beauty while dealing in such a mess of a world... testament to greater things...
entheos22 8 months ago 15
@entheos22 He wrote this years ago, but you are still very much on que. with thoughts and his writings. Wish to hear a song that sounds like it could be written tomorrow listen to Leon Russells "Stranger I A Strange Land" unbelievable.
AmericaniCast 4 months ago
Love is the Answer - England Dan and John Ford Coley, there is no other version.
Thx for writing it Todd!!!!!!!
seupoat 8 months ago in playlist Todd Rundgren,Led Zep / Assortment
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funeguy2 8 months ago
Todd's is the best version, and the only one worth listening too!
Darkwolfhowlslak 8 months ago
This is one of the greatest songs ever written.
w2npjvve 9 months ago
its all great music, but thats england dan...
djmikeymix 9 months ago
@djmikeymix Todd wrote this and his version is good here live. But when he recorded the studio version it was slower and almost sounded like bossa nova. It was very jazzy. But England Dan and John Ford Coley really brought out the true essence of the song and made it a great song. Here performing live Todd is trying to copy their version of the song and not his original version that pales in comparison to theirs even though he wrote it.
MrSmokeydog 9 months ago
@MrSmokeydog
Sorry, you must not be more than 45 y/o. England Dan & JFC copied Todd's original version that he recorded with Utopia 2 years prior in 1976. England Dan & JFC certainly enhanced the arrangement with a sax and a cleaner more commercial recording, but they stayed pretty true to the original. In 1997, Todd re-recorded this song in a bossa nova syle on his bossa nova record, "With A Twist" (along with his other hits) over 20 years after he wrote and recorded the original.
ianmackenziedavis 8 months ago
@MrSmokeydog
I do not agree that the original recording of this song pales in comparison to the England Dan and John Ford Coley version. And I strongly disagree that Todd Rundgren is trying to 'copy their version.' And I won't spend any time trying to convince you of anything. I do want to thank you though for leading make to listen to the original. It's an amazing song and the lyric pretty much precludes me - or anyone - from fighting over it.
hklinker 8 months ago
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@djmikeymix Todd wrote this and his version is good here live. But when he recorded the studio version it was slower and almost sounded like bossa nova. It was very jazzy. But England Dan and John Ford Coley really brought out the true essence of the song and made it a great song. Here performing live Todd is trying to copy their version of the song and not his original version that pales in comparison to theirs even though he wrote it.
MrSmokeydog 9 months ago
todd is made of awesome sauce
headforthetropics 9 months ago
Did Todd write and originally preform this great song?
I grew up in the 70's and always thought this was an England Dan & John Ford Coley song. I like this though.
lefrog001 9 months ago
@lefrog001 Yes, Todd wrote it.
sshuffield70 9 months ago
Wow! SO prolific and UNbelievably talented - Todd is simply a musical genius!
99HMF 10 months ago
God! I cannot imagine the world without Todd Rundgren. Brilliant!
latenttendencies 10 months ago
6 pepole don't know what real music is. They are fools. This is amazing.
paulwall1981 10 months ago
Where did my comment go????? :(
TheInvincibleViolet 10 months ago
Love it!!!
skincarexpro 11 months ago
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Todd was never about drugs. He's always been about the music. He does seem to like polynesian umbrella drinks though...
WMorganic 11 months ago
Todd was never about drugs. He's always been about the music. He does like polynesian umbrella drinks though...
WMorganic 11 months ago
Oh great !!!!
TECKMASSE 11 months ago
such a beautiful song for such troubled times...todd's work is timeless
evilpixiedance 11 months ago 2
This song should be sung at every church and religious service. Todd sings it with such raw sincere humanity.
hunterjumperlife39 11 months ago
name of father or three suspects
speck444 11 months ago
ford colley i thought too todd is god with two ds
speck444 11 months ago
Thank you for such a beautiful song Todd!!! Love IS the answer!
suzylizette 1 year ago
@mrspiderturd is that true???
mattdaddyful 1 year ago
@mattdaddyful
At birth, her Mom claimed that Todd Rundgren was Liv Tyler's biological father. At age 9, Tyler discovered that she was Steven Tyler's daughter after meeting him and noticing a resemblance she shared with his other daughter, Mia. When she asked her Mom about the similarity, the truth was revealed. The truth about Tyler's paternity did not become public until five years later, in 1991, when she changed her name from Rundgren to Tyler, but kept the former as a middle name.
deanernet 1 year ago
@deanernet thanks for the info...I appreciate it
mattdaddyful 1 year ago
The greatest superstar with the greatest band
dancingdhyani 1 year ago
Reminds me of Hall & Oats..
parsonsclubmarket 1 year ago
If it wasn't for Todd we would never know about Meatloaf and Bat out of Hell. Thanks Todd for taking a chance of different genres of music.
LTAprilFools1963 1 year ago
The spacesuit getup is amazing! Great song by a great man!
ForeverInLuvRA 1 year ago
Is this thing on?
Ron502008 1 year ago
I LOVE U TODD! WHY PRETEND??(:
rabbitntigger 1 year ago
I THINK IM NEAR THE END....
MERCURHILLMANIAC 1 year ago
He is still an amazing human being and incredible musician, vocalist, song written,
and singer, performer and jokester! Love the man!
@Suzykansas, I couldn't agree more, he probably doesn't give a damn, but he
should be there!!! So should Darryl Hall and John Oates!
Darkwolfhowlslak 1 year ago
What was the question?
mjbeaz 1 year ago
Love Todd...way underrated and overlooked.
QueUnlimited 1 year ago
Can you feel the love...?
bcwdrums 1 year ago
This song is MIRACULOUSLY good. Why, oh why, don't we sing THIS song in church? Sure, I know: Mr. Rundgren is (from what I can tell) an agnostic. Still -- I'm a committed Christian and I can't listen to this song without getting misty. I sincerely believe it teaches the unadorned truth.
And yes, it is a world-historic scandal that Todd Rundgren, a Mozart-level genius, isn't in the R&R Hall of Fame.
FreedomZealot 1 year ago
A giant in the story of modern music.
dannytows 1 year ago
What a shame about the broken mic. He's a rare talent. Love him.
MaidofKent1965 1 year ago
Someone lost their job after this gig- LMAO
I'm glad it wasn't me.
rayjr62 1 year ago
i think todds voice is still beautiful even now, listen to pretending to care, then try to sing it yourself acapella with strings only, ITS A BEATUTIFULLY SANG SONG BY TODD A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO!! he was also a veggie, which i also have practiced and have been thin always!! anyones voice changes over years, it deepens and becomes more mature,,,todd is still great....he has made so many great videos, cds etc, his voice and performances are still AWESOME!! I LUV TODD ALWAYS...deep down inside...
rabbitntigger 1 year ago
Good point vive - my intention wasn't neccesarily to dis the Dave Clark Five as much as th R & R HoF. My point was that IMHO the DC5's contribution to the advancement of R&R seem miniscule in comparisons to the 3 acts I mention and still haven't received the nod they deserve from the R&R HoF. Good discussion - luv to hear others opinions/points of view on one of my favorite subjects; modern music!
kacres1 1 year ago
The "Rock and Roll" hall of fame is a joke! Todd isn't there, Heart isn't there, Rush isn't there but "The Dave Clark Five" are...you make the call!!
kacres1 1 year ago
@kacres1 I've heard The Dave Clark Five were even more famous than The Beatles for a good while. I thought you were going to say Madonna....Wrong example.
vivelavidarocka 1 year ago
Todd's not int the Rock-n-roll hall of fame? That's total bull crap. If anyone deserves it he does...Heart isn't in there either which is just dumb.
clips4u2006 1 year ago
Todd's not int the Rock-n-roll hall of fame? That's total bull crap. If anyone deserves it he does...Heart isn't in there either which is just dumb.
clips4u2006 1 year ago
Always did love the blend of Todd and Kasim's voice together. Must have 16 times or so over the years. Keep rocking boys.
Nostams 1 year ago
beautiful singing and great performance by todd and his band...this is a GREAT song never loses its meaning as time goes on it will always be true! I LUV TODD always! thanx for the video thans to todd for experiencing life and sharing it...a lesson to learn!
rabbitntigger 1 year ago
Did ya'll know The Jets sampled that song? Ummmm.
Misshaircare2009 1 year ago
great teacher!
LostInYourHell 1 year ago
where was this?
LastTree 1 year ago
He is a true genius...this and "Hello It's Me" are unbelievable. He's kinda of pain in the ass to deal with from what I've heard -- but with this talent -- who the hell cares?
WS3RD 1 year ago
Religion is bad...religion is rules and laws. Jesus freed us from the law cause none of us can live up to it. God is love...all we need to do is love God and our neighbors as ourselves. Pretty simple.
ffejbboc 1 year ago
OMG he was actually singing. It's a pizzaro ugly chick from SNL what is her name..........I think ashley simpson?
smithriverdude 1 year ago
I saw him at Knebworth circa 77? This song closed his set and was absolutely magnificent.
garylongden 1 year ago
Todd also produced The Tubes Completion Backwards Principal, I believe, and was the musical director for PeeWee's Playhouse, among about a million other things he does. He's in Hawaii now, I have been a hay-uge Toddster since the '60's and will see him every chance I get. An internet music pioneer, he was one of the 1st to give away his music online. Xlnt writer, singer, gtr, kybd, drm, koolkat,producer,dreamer.
chubbsuperfly 1 year ago
@chubbsuperfly Don't forget that he's also singing lead for the Cars as well now.
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Perhaps it was just a contact high from the sweet smells in the audience! L.O.L.
TheArbiter74 1 year ago
Perhaps it was just a contact high from the sweet smells in the audience! L.O.L.
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TheArbiter74 1 year ago
"I saw Todd Rundgren and Utopia at the Poplar Creek Music Ampheatre in Ho..." more "I saw Todd Rundgren and Utopia at the Poplar Creek Music Ampheatre in Hoffman Estates, Il in 1985-86 as a 5th or 6th grader. At the time Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, & Van Halen were about all that I could digest, at the time. I do remember thinking that they were very unique and innovative as a kid
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When you feel afraid, love one another.
When you've lost your way, love one another.
When you're all alone, love one another.
When you're far from home, love one another.
When you're down and out, love one another.
All your hope's run out, love one another.
When you need a friend, love one another.
When you're near the end, love -- we got to love, we got to love one another.
jflinn210 1 year ago
Mr Smokey, Todd was the 2 or third producer that Hall & Oates used. He didn't develop Hall & Oates but did grow up in the same area in Philly as Daryl.
walkerbrothersmusic 1 year ago
oh my gosh, such a classic!!
Relda999 1 year ago
I met Todd in 1978 nor so. He was not on any drug that I know.
I knew the limo driver, he had good tales of all the rockers.
The driver liked Todd, he was no bullshit and a decent tipper.
You can tell, a guy like Todd.
Smackdaddy9 1 year ago
Great Tune from a great time ..
Excellent performance.
saehaehm21 1 year ago
I understand he raised Liv Tyler and not her biological adsentee father, Steve Tyler of Aerosmith
Jay435 1 year ago
Hey! Didn't (England) Dan Seals & John Ford Coley cover this song?
LeftCoastBias44 1 year ago
@LeftCoastBias44 Yes, they did and make a pretty good hit of it.
EmpressOfWyoming58 1 year ago
he tortured puppies back in the day while on crank. i saw it with my own eyes. bad man.
wijreel 1 year ago
@wijreel you must be high. I've followed the man for 40 years and never, NEVER have I seen any reference to the use of Crank.
walkerbrothersmusic 1 year ago
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11xzxzxz 1 year ago
LOVE is the answer. I get it.
mustangcharger 1 year ago
actually, he had a prob with heroin in the latter half of the 70's. take a look at the various pix (including the lp cover) from the hermit of mink hollow period sometime. his irises look like 2 piss-holes in the snow (as in VERY pinned). i don't know that any of that had an affect on his voice, that's just aging. he still has an amazing voice & sounds like todd. it's just gotten a bit deeper, same way it did for aretha. she can sing her younger 60's self under the table any day of the week now.
badmuddy 1 year ago
I replied to this earlier...admitting that I stand corrected. Perhaps, it will show up someday ;-).
Suzykansas 1 year ago
@badmuddy Actually, he had a problem with psychedelics, which he speaks about, at length, in "The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect" DVD.
Peter0ctavian 1 year ago
@Peter0ctavian
well, that he'd admit to. but it's kinda hard to have that big a prob with psychedelics. he also has had probs with coke, even into this millennium. but heroin was the biggie, big enough to allow all those pics from that period to exist. his eyes are SO pinned, & for him do have done the shoot with clear eyes would have meant he'd have been too junk-sick to do 'em at all. aside from which, heroin was VERY much in vogue during the 70's punk years.
badmuddy 1 year ago
@badmuddy Bearing in mind that Todd has been very forthright about his drug use, talking openly about it, the whole heroin thing, even the coke thing, is an opinion. Until you can prove that, it's probably not a good idea to go around spreading an unfounded rumor.
Peter0ctavian 1 year ago
@Peter0ctavian a producer/friend of mine i've worked with & for was todd's engineer & assistant, & the only other person (besides todd) credited on hermit, which is the period i'm referring to; let's just leave it at that. otherwise, i do know what heroin addiction looks like, & intimately. i'm a MASSIVE fan, so i wouldn't repeat this lightly. i'm not trying to infer anything, either. if anything, i have that much more respect for him being able to walk away from it.
badmuddy 1 year ago
@badmuddy It doesn't matter if you're a massive fan or not, you saying that you "know a guy who was involved with Todd" is the most despicable justification that one can offer for perpetuating a rumor, and that's all it is. It's very admirable that you "know what a heroin addict looks like", but until you can prove what you say, it might be better if you keep slanderous opinions like this to yourself.
Peter0ctavian 1 year ago
@Peter0ctavian the guy isn't an acquaintance,
he's someone i know really well, & not prone to gossip. he only confirmed what i already knew. my only mistake is assuming it was common knowledge, & for that, i apologize. anyway, elevating his use of psych's into a "prob" would fall into this "despicable" pursuit.
badmuddy 1 year ago
@badmuddy i didn't accuse him of being a raging junky, which would be unlikely seeing as his musical path didn't grind to halt (as can happen with such an all-consuming vice). but i'm not gonna get into the specifics of how i know what i know, as he evidently hasn't discussed it himself. he's 1 of my biggest influences. i have no incentive to force the issue, except to acknowledge coming out the other side can enrich 1's perspectives in looking forward if you take the opportunity to grow.
badmuddy 1 year ago
I always liked his version better because it was more Power Pop than ED&JFC.
BAMAMARV 2 years ago
Amazing musician...in the truest sense of the word. Todd comes across as someone who is simply compelled to play. Music is his 'lifeblood'.
In comment to other posts...someone said drugs and time ruined Todd's ANGELIC voice. I don't know that he was very big into drugs (he looks like it...so skinny LOL...but, it doesn't seem right. Music is Todd's drug!).
Someone commented that Todd wouldn't give a shit about the R&R Hall of Fame...I think you're right ;-). Nonetheless - HE deserves it!
Suzykansas 2 years ago 27
Absolutely a genius.
sportyglory1 2 years ago 5
@Suzykansas Even John Lennon was impressed with Todd and wrote to him expressing this. His music permeates trends, eras, decades, bands and many hearts. Did the Talking Heads do more than Todd Rundgren? I don't think so but they were inducted. What about the Cars??? How in the world can they not be included?? I vote both TR and The Cars be inducted.
muzicul 1 year ago
@muzicul Testify! ; )...how can we make this happen? As for The Cars...the only reason they aren't included on this page..is because I comment about them...on their videos ; )...Couldn't agree more!
Suzykansas 1 year ago
@Suzykansas Anyone who says Todd's angelic voice is ruined hasn't been listening to him lately. Actually, here in this song his vocal technique and range is not the same as he is capable of delivering now. These days he sings with a deeper voice but with so much more power and flexibility. I've seen him about 4 times in the past 6 years and he puts it out like a warrior, angel and soul brother all in the same show, weather driving metal. solo, or acoustic. I met him 2 years ago, nice man. Peace
jwklbm326 1 year ago 12
@jwklbm326 YES YES YES his voice is beautiful! I just saw him July 2011 and his voice is AWESOME!!! AWESOME ♥♥♥
MGroundcontrol 6 months ago
@jwklbm326 Peace.
manysons 4 months ago
@jwklbm326
AMEN!! He just keeps getting better! Love the video of he and Darryl Hall at Todd's home in Hawaii! Absolutely
brilliant!!! Peace
Darkwolfhowlslak 3 months ago
@Suzykansas
Funny, I had a social worker tell me if I didn't continue to play I'd have to pay for therapy!
BlackdogScratch 1 year ago
@Suzykansas Psychedelics definitely fueled all the greatest music of the 60's and 70's!!! Todd is still an amazing artist here and now..They still fuel alot of real cosmic genius HA HA!! Look what alcohol fuels! HA HA!
goldeneaglevideo 1 year ago
I did not know he wrote this. I always thought it was an Ford-Coley song. I like it even more now.
2degucitas 2 years ago 9
@2degucitas todd wrote it for them..it's his song
lisclm 1 year ago
@lisclm Yeah, no wonder it's so good, I like everything Todd does.
2degucitas 1 year ago
@2degucitas
I thought this was a Ford song as well.... voice quality?
Burnsengine 11 months ago
@Burnsengine You mean you want my opinion on his voice quality here? If so I think he's great. He never needs autotune!!!
2degucitas 11 months ago
God removed the reference to a ticket to paradise, cause there aint one.
phnixlady 2 years ago
No, that hillbilly girl is.
Smackdaddy9 2 years ago
Todd is most underrated artist of all time. Fod has indeed blessed Todd.
tarkusmjg 2 years ago 3
And Todd has blessed Fod. And...Zod. :)
zenpaganwarrior 2 years ago 3
I hit the F instead of the G, Woe is me. Thanks Mighty Zen Pagan Warrior
tarkusmjg 2 years ago 3
god along with fod & sod has also blessed todd too. :) i know what you meant...
panhead55 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
What a boring show the audience looks like they're counting the minutes.I used to like a few of this guys' songs but after seeing him I'm going to F.Y.E with the cd up for sale.
MrRivethead 2 years ago
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lonegroover 2 years ago
@MrRivethead ..been to atleast 10 todd shows and you couldnt be more wrong- but it's your loss-
fezzappa 2 years ago
i grew up listening to his music and agree withyou chelababy1. isaw him in 70s and 80s, met his bass player in 81 at a rock show in okla , still have the utopia pic , i think he liked my gf more than i peace merry christmas
ottaviani56 2 years ago
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
chelababy1 2 years ago 3
God I love Todd! The question then becomes why do you love Todd?
tokjct 2 years ago
Rundgren once upon a long time ago demonstrates the genuis he was and still is !!
thornbuh 2 years ago 3
love is the answer sang also by a pilipino singer,actor...gary valenciano...born-again christian and he was a diabetic patient..but w/ God ..nothing is impossible..still singing and make concerts here and abroad
algamar61 2 years ago
愛＝答。納得。先生、マイクたたく、良くないね。
usagisama100 2 years ago
This way shared with me two weeks ago and I have to say thank you to the girls and you know who you are. XXXX TRC. And it makes me smile.
Hotspace5170 2 years ago
fantastic !!!!
xsellsbrod 2 years ago
Does anyone know where to buy the Disco Jets album?
blackcladlizard 2 years ago
I love a singer that works with their ears! :D
croon4u 2 years ago
Didn't somebody else have a hit with this song? England Dan and John Ford Coley or someone like that? I always thought it sounded like a Rundgren tune, however...
jonahbegone 2 years ago
Utopia released it on Oops! Wrong Planet about a year before the England Dan/John Ford Coley cover.
Needless to say, Utopia and Rundgren did it better.
WussGawd 2 years ago 4
@jonahbegone: Todd Rundgren actually produced that England Dan and John Ford Coley cover.
SeanElGatoTelevision 2 years ago 2
the great todd!
kikers 2 years ago
Verry good artist, he could be more known and appreciated here in Brazil!
Thanks Vanilla Sky Movie Soundtrack
jjbritto 2 years ago
Brazil.....great music there!
jamesrobertdobbs 2 years ago
I have seen Todd about 20 times since 1973 and it's hard to remember a show where he didn't break a guitar string or there was some other technical issue. You can tell - besides being one of the best musicians ever in every sense of the word - he is a totally professional master showman as he never skips a beat even when there is some setback. THANKS so much for posting this, rundgrenfan!
Silver2Ruby 2 years ago 3
know me ,know you,know todds music,know the 7 tones of the universe.now we know he has the universe.god bless.
beatadolub 2 years ago
TODD IS THE ANSWER!!
runt00 2 years ago 3
It wasn't a broken mic. The sound guy screwed up.
lancethrustworthy 2 years ago 3
I think it added i little bit of spice, sounds good.
Frlene71 2 years ago
Basically, you have to trace the origins back to see where certain musicians started from . Todd Rundgren was the original producer and developer of hall and oates. The man has soul in his
heart if only people could understand the
compassion and genuine love in the way he composes and performs the music.
MrSmokeydog 2 years ago 29
The first time I heard "Can We Still Be Friends," I swore up and down that it was either Fripp-era or War Babies-era Daryl Hall.
davemock 2 years ago
@MrSmokeydog I saw him with Hall and Oates at Soaring Eagle Casino. They played together and clearly were having tremendous fun. Todd is very underated. He was much more than a pop star.
EmpressOfWyoming58 1 year ago
@MrSmokeydog
I see. I did not know at all that Todd was the producer for Hall and Oates. No wonder, I have been so attracted to these gentlement for so many years. In fact, just a few hours ago, I got to see Daryl covering Can We Still Be Friends with Todd with T.Bone.... It isnow crystal clear - the way both Todd and Daryl sing sounds so much alike which I adore for ever!!
Luka0618 1 year ago
@Luka0618 he produce Bat Out of Hell for Meat Loaf, too, a platinum monster of an album.
TSaxman74 1 year ago
One of the best songs ever!! I just love his music!!! And his voice!!!
4evertodd 2 years ago 5
I love Todd and Utopia - But I gotta laugh when I see this because EVERY time I've seen them they've had some sort of technical difficulty on stage. (WTF soundman/ crew??) -They sound wonderful once it's fixed however. They all have such cool voices. Rock on guys!
Fuff63 2 years ago
wasn't this covered by england dan and john ford coley?
bunzy11 2 years ago 3
Todd had a great voice, between the drugs and time, its not quite this good anymore. He still is a great talent, he knows music and can go from rock to spiritual, to soul. Good luck with the New Cars Todd
atp1962 2 years ago
God Rundgren!
Wolfington 2 years ago
so that's the original. i see. It's very classic! I think its nice!
sahelant 2 years ago 2
At the very beginning, for a split second it reminds me of Baker Street, I almost expected to hear killer sax.
Thanks for posting audio therapy.
smellmyfarts 2 years ago
Excellent!
Nazz1952 2 years ago
I remember back in the 80s, sipping on a club tropicana martini by the hotel pool with palm trees swaying in the end, while I drowned my sorrows of lost love and people who have dissapeared, the grief of life, with the fantasy of this wonderful song, giving hope to the millions of people who have suffered in one way or another. This is a perfect song for anyone who feels jaded at any stage of their life. It worked for me. Now I am married with a beautiful wife and 5 kids.
phileustace 2 years ago 3
Yeah- rock and roll hall of fame is where he should be.
sanegirldreamer 2 years ago 3
Alas, there are probably people at RRHOF who don't know who Todd is! LOL. Or they think he's "that funny-lookin