Todd Rundgren - The Waiting Game & Change Myself

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  • @acatinthecradle
    @acatinthecradle Před 3 měsíci +20

    Who is listening 2024 ❤

    • @dianequinn8426
      @dianequinn8426 Před 2 měsíci

      Me!!

    • @johnschaefer2238
      @johnschaefer2238 Před 2 měsíci

      I’m listening and going to see The Hermit Of Mink Hollow on 5/17 here in Charlotte!

    • @michaelthornburg2491
      @michaelthornburg2491 Před měsícem

      Saw the show in Charlotte 5/17/24. One of the best concerts I've ever seen.

    • @johnschaefer2238
      @johnschaefer2238 Před měsícem

      Michael was that you? It happened at 9:38 in the show did Facist Christ and then Worldwide Epiphany last saw him do that at Roseland in NYC December 4,1993. Been 31 years I last saw him do that but it was worth waiting for! Todd had Prairie Prince on keyboards and Kasim Sulton on bass. Great show folks catch this tour people!

    • @michaelthornburg2491
      @michaelthornburg2491 Před měsícem

      @@johnschaefer2238 Yeah I saw him on the Accapella tour in mid 80's too. Incredible !!

  • @jamesbrown9130
    @jamesbrown9130 Před rokem +25

    The layering of vocals is utterly unique to Todd Rundgren. Absolutely original.

  • @cory3518
    @cory3518 Před rokem +26

    Nearly Human is a masterpiece. Every song is brilliant.

    • @Hemigod57
      @Hemigod57 Před 2 měsíci

      It sure is! I even bought cassette tapes on sale and gave them to friends to turn them on to Todd's awesome repertoire.

  • @Chudley716
    @Chudley716 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Always loved how much Dave loved Todd.

  • @robertstirewalt7789
    @robertstirewalt7789 Před rokem +9

    And David Letterman's band was beyond great.

  • @SpiderWeb984
    @SpiderWeb984 Před 3 lety +27

    The Waiting Game is his real masterpiece🎵

  • @wesgraham2262
    @wesgraham2262 Před 7 lety +51

    Todd Rundgren... what a gift to the world. :)

    • @roberttippett3733
      @roberttippett3733 Před 3 lety +5

      His music saved my life. I want to die right now, but I did then, too; but I’m glad I stayed then, and I hope to be glad again.

    • @roberttippett3733
      @roberttippett3733 Před 3 lety +5

      @Steven G Thanks for the comment, Steven. People like you make life better!

    • @wesgraham2262
      @wesgraham2262 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@roberttippett3733- Thank you! 😎

  • @michellerjackson5776
    @michellerjackson5776 Před 3 lety +16

    Applies in 2021 as always ‼ TR ahead of the times.. And I miss David Letterman..

    • @lindamattioli7943
      @lindamattioli7943 Před 3 měsíci

      I miss letterman what a beautiful bunch of poo now. Saw Todd still great. Voice wonderful

  • @videogameobsession
    @videogameobsession Před 7 lety +29

    Awesome stuff.
    Dave was always such a huge fan of Todd and had him back countless times over the years.

  • @donnm6811
    @donnm6811 Před 2 lety +8

    One hell of a performance!

  • @MichaelEhrhart
    @MichaelEhrhart Před 6 lety +50

    Arguably the greatest songwriter of all time. And with golden pipes.

    • @death2pc
      @death2pc Před 2 lety +1

      The Galaxy of only a few musical galaxies

    • @richardwear9354
      @richardwear9354 Před 4 měsíci

      I've always felt that Todd's skills as a vocalist peaked in the early-90s, and maybe skills as a songwriter, as well. That's saying something because he was king of the 70s.

  • @maryellenbarratt6515
    @maryellenbarratt6515 Před 5 lety +24

    Sweet and soulful and an amazing man ,he's a GIVER Artist in residence , Spirit Of Harmony and the gift he gives us by just singing !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @holeesheet2021
    @holeesheet2021 Před 6 lety +16

    That was really wonderful, especially Change Myself.
    Just beautiful!

  • @craighindman8475
    @craighindman8475 Před 6 lety +42

    When Todd recorded nearly human, he was at his absolute peak as a performer on stage. I've seen every tour since 74,it never got better than this!

    • @krashdaniel3252
      @krashdaniel3252 Před 2 lety

      I love change the world and not change Todd.

    • @krashdaniel3252
      @krashdaniel3252 Před 2 lety +1

      I love parallel lines and so many other size and not change tired but change the world not change Todd

    • @krashdaniel3252
      @krashdaniel3252 Před 2 lety +1

      So true I saw him I'm not kidding you did some work with him never mind but I saw him in Apple valley zoo in Minnesota and you know that's children and happy and animals and it was so pretty it was just perfect that was like a little Utopia

    • @golds04
      @golds04 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes. This period and that band captured on nearly human Tokyo- was without hyperbole- epic in every imaginable musical dimension. It was a special moment in time - thankfully recoded well for future generations. So damn brilliant. Should do a duo tour with Michelle as he is getting older.

    • @cory3518
      @cory3518 Před rokem +3

      If deserted on an island Nearly Human would be a must have cd for my survival

  • @s.s.athome7982
    @s.s.athome7982 Před 4 lety +27

    I love watching Michelle in this song. I love knowing how their story finds its happily ever after. It just makes me smile all over.

    • @BigSunn0
      @BigSunn0 Před 4 lety

      Whatchu talkin bout??

    • @MrJadePinwheel
      @MrJadePinwheel Před 3 lety +7

      @@BigSunn0 Todd’s wife is the blonde backup singer

    • @mikejensen3911
      @mikejensen3911 Před 2 lety +1

      Are they still together?

    • @s.s.athome7982
      @s.s.athome7982 Před 2 lety +7

      @@mikejensen3911 what? Do you mean, Todd and Michelle Rundgren? Yes, of course they're still together. They've been married for 20+ years.

    • @thomasromano9321
      @thomasromano9321 Před 8 měsíci

      Man, she was such a cutie-pie back then!

  • @robertstirewalt7789
    @robertstirewalt7789 Před rokem +7

    Not arguable. Greatest songwriter of all time.

  • @392Firepower
    @392Firepower Před 6 lety +9

    Great songs, great music, great performance. Genius of TR...man he could write some great music!

  • @robinlee7944
    @robinlee7944 Před 7 lety +13

    I adore this guy

  • @bryanmorrison3181
    @bryanmorrison3181 Před 6 lety +13

    Grew up on the Runt. One of the best voices your going to hear. Go team Rundgren.

  • @jamesridgeway4399
    @jamesridgeway4399 Před 6 lety +9

    Todd Rundgren is the greatest all around AMERICAN BORN musician ever.

    • @ginajones2328
      @ginajones2328 Před 2 lety +2

      And Frank Zappa a composer fr Baltimore and like Todd could play 15 instruments and never did drugs

  • @Penekamp11
    @Penekamp11 Před 3 lety +8

    RnR Hall of Fame owes this guy big time. Couple of slugs of Bushmills and his pipes were primed. I can’t count how many times I have seen him solo or with Utopia.

  • @bastidface
    @bastidface Před 7 lety +44

    A time when people could write and perform good music.

  • @bungalowmo
    @bungalowmo Před 9 lety +71

    Remember when people actually could sing? If not....play this again.

    • @excelsiorcornetband
      @excelsiorcornetband Před 8 lety +18

      +bungalowmo AND remember when we could actually see and hear live musicians on TV giving superb LIVE performances without lip-synching or autotune, of intelligent, thoughtfully composed, artistically realized music?

    • @Puppyfur44
      @Puppyfur44 Před 4 lety +6

      Couldn’t agree more. His voice still sounds great today. Love the man and love his body of work.

    • @grahamclews1571
      @grahamclews1571 Před rokem +1

      Amen

    • @thomassartwelle2836
      @thomassartwelle2836 Před 4 měsíci

      The best

  • @michellerjackson5776
    @michellerjackson5776 Před 3 lety +6

    Lyrics to Todd's song Change Myself are BEYOND point👌

  • @lancethrustworthy
    @lancethrustworthy Před 7 lety +8

    One of the greats in superb unique music.

  • @victoriagrove5344
    @victoriagrove5344 Před rokem +3

    Todd is timeless and brilliant

  • @farleytaylor5493
    @farleytaylor5493 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Perfect live "Waiting Game".

  • @joannevanloon5679
    @joannevanloon5679 Před 11 měsíci +2

    FANtastic...! My Todd

  • @barryklein3535
    @barryklein3535 Před rokem +3

    kick ass ! period . a superstar

  • @regvass4037
    @regvass4037 Před 6 lety +6

    I have loved Todd since “Hello It’s Me”! We are both Upper Darby High graduates.. him in ‘66 and me in ‘70!

  • @VideoVillage
    @VideoVillage Před 3 lety +5

    Incredible.

  • @andyinoregon
    @andyinoregon Před rokem +6

    I've always thought Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall were musical twins -- separated at birth. Remarkable how much their songs sound alike.

    • @thomasromano9321
      @thomasromano9321 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Hope you've been able to check out "Daryl's House?" Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall singing together.

    • @HeatherS__
      @HeatherS__ Před 3 měsíci +2

      Philly guys, they had similar influences.

    • @andyinoregon
      @andyinoregon Před 3 měsíci

      @@HeatherS__ Philly Soul and Rock and Roll. Great combo!

    • @pilljr.3331
      @pilljr.3331 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I suspect Todd might have worked with DH in the studio.

    • @HeatherS__
      @HeatherS__ Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@pilljr.3331 Todd produced Hall and Oates 'War Babies' album from 1974.

  • @JamesPriest-vk8dd
    @JamesPriest-vk8dd Před měsícem

    Been listening since 74...
    I waa working on a song of my own, thought whTs that lil pluck trik Knopler does, as always 3 hrs later i remember how amazing he is.
    So as i always do to clear my head, of course Todd.. an ad pops up mid song.. Todd Uptown theatre Napa the 28th. I have gig Thursday Saturday Sunday..
    Bam im so excited.. been like 4yrs, longest ive gone without a good dose of Todd, dont vare ehat the lineup or setlists are.. sure id love everyone including hello people..
    I played range war for him once after a show at the coach house in san juan saw all10 Roxy' shows back to bars at least 4 venues in cleveland Pittsburgh its a lotta years a lotta places lotta years.
    Did a some stupid podcast with Wayne (Flaming lips) dude asked him if he was a cult band like todd rundgren. Lmao.. wayne laughed and said do you mean did i go through a door he opened for all of us, yes.. was nice talking to you got up and left.
    Im rxcited, vant wait

  • @michellerjackson5776
    @michellerjackson5776 Před 3 lety +6

    2021 still Agree..‼

  • @darrelltiencken2413
    @darrelltiencken2413 Před 2 lety +4

    Genius at work!

  • @dianeross4119
    @dianeross4119 Před 7 lety +5

    Always have loved him!

  • @victoriamcbee1906
    @victoriamcbee1906 Před 6 lety +7

    I cried my eyes out when he played a medley of Marvin Gay songs in concert

  • @tonyaguirre6468
    @tonyaguirre6468 Před 3 lety +6

    So damn good

  • @1truthinc.
    @1truthinc. Před 6 lety +7

    this was Todd at his absolute creative apogee... Vince sounded awesome on the keys too.

  • @bernwebb1539
    @bernwebb1539 Před rokem +2

    Boy that really took off half way through, damn!!!!

  • @Garden_Girl
    @Garden_Girl Před rokem +2

    I’ve always thought that Todd was a pretty man but in this video … WOW! Beautiful man, epic voice, sooo Todd! ❤

  • @rallyeraidr7841
    @rallyeraidr7841 Před 2 lety +4

    I love watching Michelle in these vids; she is clearly besotted with Todd - so glad they are still a couple

    • @apseudonym
      @apseudonym Před rokem +2

      yeah she's vibing. i love them

  • @pambailey4381
    @pambailey4381 Před 7 lety +5

    Loved watching Letterman, especially when Todd was on.

  • @berlinsaintclair9100
    @berlinsaintclair9100 Před rokem +2

    I've never seen this and I LOVE "Change Myself" and the whole 2nd Wind album. 💘💘💘💘💘

  • @sharonhollock3040
    @sharonhollock3040 Před rokem +2

    Awesome...

  • @heywilbur
    @heywilbur Před 5 lety +5

    Philly influence here... 'listen and you'll hear it. I absolutely love this... 'been a fan since "Runt" days...

    • @Poeme340
      @Poeme340 Před rokem

      Thought the same thing-incredible composition!👍

    • @stevethrendyle8406
      @stevethrendyle8406 Před 5 měsíci +1

      This is in the dictionary under Blue Eyed Soul...

  • @drstephenwoods
    @drstephenwoods Před 8 lety +8

    Awesome!

  • @grahambartram1962
    @grahambartram1962 Před 18 dny

    True talent these songs last forever
    Extradonary artist .
    Difficult to sing live but he nails it.

  • @danbloedow8832
    @danbloedow8832 Před 2 lety +2

    Total Magic > so much fun & life!

  • @sharonhollock3040
    @sharonhollock3040 Před rokem +2

    Good Songs...

  • @waynedurett3730
    @waynedurett3730 Před 4 lety +2

    I love "I Saw the Light" because I actually had that experience. It was with a close friend.

  • @lornestein7248
    @lornestein7248 Před 3 lety +5

    This performance is such a classic!!.. Shandi Sinnamon thou.. Wasn't she stunning...vocally.

  • @kimr.5149
    @kimr.5149 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesomeness ♥️🕊

  • @dianequinn8426
    @dianequinn8426 Před 2 měsíci

    Love rundgren!!

  • @guillenvidalmarco
    @guillenvidalmarco Před rokem +2

    Rocks!

  • @DevilbunnyinTx
    @DevilbunnyinTx Před 6 lety +4

    I remember Dave being so infatuated with Todds backup singers, he kept them on the show for the week.

  • @roystontaylor2302
    @roystontaylor2302 Před 7 lety +4

    Love the todd

  • @sawinfield6136
    @sawinfield6136 Před 7 lety +19

    I miss Todd eyes, he always wears shades these days.

    • @imautopian
      @imautopian Před 3 lety +3

      I would faint anyway. :) and evryone would panic.

  • @stevethrendyle8406
    @stevethrendyle8406 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hahaha the spot light at the end is on Todd's wife!

  • @darkstarflashes
    @darkstarflashes Před 9 lety +4

    Thanks again!
    I Love Todd!

  • @martycee55
    @martycee55 Před 3 lety +2

    AMEN

  • @t.yeverythingisgoodreturn5893

    このlettermanでのパフォーマンス、どちらもgoodです♪この頃のトッドはソウルに接近したサウンドを追求していて、本来のボーカリストとしての魅力が全面に出ていて、とてもカッコいいです(^^)

  • @TheCMichel
    @TheCMichel Před 7 lety +3

    The Great Todd...

  • @tokingreens
    @tokingreens Před 2 lety +3

    Such a great period for Todd - brings back many bittersweet memories for me - I love you Michelle and I always been a Blond lover but the brunette just drives me crazy...

  • @oscarpimentel3315
    @oscarpimentel3315 Před 2 lety +1

    Good Song.

  • @AldousHuxleysCat
    @AldousHuxleysCat Před rokem +2

    Was this the show where Dave became excited about the background singers and they returned for the remainder of the week?

  • @stevethrendyle8406
    @stevethrendyle8406 Před 27 dny

    No one does the hand jive gestures like Todd!

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před měsícem

    Love the Freak.

  • @krashdaniel3252
    @krashdaniel3252 Před 2 lety +1

    Right up to the band I mean that's not his band That's the king of Ging walked in there with this Gauss and blew that room away just like flipping he always does.

  • @StefanOlofsson
    @StefanOlofsson Před 8 lety +5

    Is that Vince Welnick on the keyboards?

  • @jamespriest9658
    @jamespriest9658 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Fist show 74, countles more.. genres to many to count.. todd is in a class all by himself.

  • @KevinRussellSpaceSimSTEAMphony

    Todd is GOD :) forgetting realty.

  • @butch93105
    @butch93105 Před 2 lety

    Impressive bass player.

  • @maryellenbarratt6515
    @maryellenbarratt6515 Před 5 lety +1

    Mo did you help build the Tiki Thaini ?????????

  • @kencribbs9344
    @kencribbs9344 Před rokem +2

    Lyle Workman's guitar and vocals were also awesome in these performances.

    • @sidtone1
      @sidtone1 Před rokem +1

      Sid McGinnis. Not Lyle

  • @krashdaniel3252
    @krashdaniel3252 Před 2 lety

    Had a chance to interactive circle where you just say Todd play that one and it's a round circle and he's in the middle and controls everything of course the wizard and oh my gosh pretty virtual cool real live audience spontaneous automatic unbelievable tide he is the second coming my second wind to put that

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před měsícem

    He ain't Sinatra , Mathis . Good presentation

  • @AudioFileZ
    @AudioFileZ Před 29 dny

    If it was more blurry that would be good, lol.

  • @gravano2
    @gravano2 Před rokem

    I am more of a fan of the Something Anything era . His pop tunes are the best .

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před měsícem

    Alien girls - back -up ?

  • @stevemazz3121
    @stevemazz3121 Před 5 lety +5

    SO, Todd married the gal in the middle, the blonde... yes?

    • @stevemazz3121
      @stevemazz3121 Před 5 lety +1

      OK, now she's on the left (stage left) end but still blonde.

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před měsícem

    Ain't Robert Palmer, but c'mon Man?

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před měsícem

    Todd & Zappa jokers ??

  • @nadinenc3097
    @nadinenc3097 Před rokem

    Ok, he's an icon. But what is with the girls costumes?

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před měsícem

    No Rainbow hair, gave it to the Women ?

  • @krashdaniel3252
    @krashdaniel3252 Před 2 lety

    If President Putin would listen to the Sun and I'm sure he won't because it's a nice son and it makes sense.

  • @pete3883
    @pete3883 Před měsícem

    He is a Socialist Trump , luv both cats.

  • @patrickdelaney2299
    @patrickdelaney2299 Před 2 lety

    Son of Man > Son of God

  • @montetredway4129
    @montetredway4129 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey R&R HOF….. really?

  • @krashdaniel3252
    @krashdaniel3252 Před 2 lety

    So it starts with President Putin sing la la la and it ends with
    .

  • @ruudvoest1038
    @ruudvoest1038 Před 6 lety +2

    Todd is great, but the background singers could do a better job here IMO , they are not in really in tune or in harmony

    • @edwelty7907
      @edwelty7907 Před 6 lety +5

      Ruud Voest if I remember correctly Letterman fell in love with them and the girls were on with the house band the rest of the week lol

    • @dalenelson7161
      @dalenelson7161 Před 4 lety +4

      Wrong

    • @miked9544
      @miked9544 Před 3 lety +5

      Your kidding, right?

    • @michellerjackson5776
      @michellerjackson5776 Před 2 lety

      💯💯💯💯💯💯

    • @apseudonym
      @apseudonym Před rokem +1

      everything todd does is intentional