I watched this on the night it happened. I thought it was a bit tepid at first, but OMG, it built up to such a great crescendo. Even when ragged, Todd's voice is so visceral. A True genius, a True Star.
Yea, this is demonstrably the best version of this absolutely stand out R&B groove out from Todd. With all good R&B ya need the killer lick repeating to drive it. That's the piano chords that set up the song by themselves. Everything else falls into place around that. The bass player and drummer just nail - pun intended this groove down so perfectly. That bass player is really showing off with the dancing girls. Simple tight but so on the money his bass playing - tastefull - nailing it when needed - just a few subtle slaps in the verses at times to mix it up. i know the little blonde is Todd's wife. I am just mesmerised by the taller blonde BV singer though. she is gorgeous. the face she pulls when the song outros and she splashes the tamborine is just so gorgeous. todd and Bobby sound great together. do not underestimate how difficult it is to sing the bottom BV line that Bobby has to take. It;s sort of like an alto part. Very difficult lines to get - most people will be drawn to sing the main or the natural third harmony. Thats easy stuff - the alto harmony is always the difficult one. Ya can see Bobby pulls back at times because I reckon he is a bit unsure what note is actuallly required. But he nails it. Todd - just a bloody stunning vocal. He does get slightly lost for a few seconds at 2:53 but hey - he's a singer or at least was then, who really pushed the boundaries. Stunning. Love the synced dancing from the BV's and bass player.
Wow…. Nice collision of talent….. love them both!!!!! Bobby so sweet, I have all your old songs that are timeless. Todd your innovation of music is exciting, and moving. I want more of both of you together
WOW! WHAT A GEM. Had to watch 2, 3...50 times. All these folks turned on the soul spigot and let it power out. Will Lee's bass drives the WMBD to musical heights to keep up with Todd's blue-eyed, rock-out soul! Bobby Womack, who sang on the original track, is a superlative touch. And the ladies in the back, Pattie Darcy-Jones (L) and Michele Gray (R), are stuff of any 80's male teenager wet dream" I'm exhausted and I haven't moved a muscle in 30 frigg'en minutes. Miss this at your peril!
Love the storyline and the presentation, so right, and thematically ticks with the later 'Soul Brother'. It good to have 'drive' , as a person, but 'driven'-no. Love this song, thanks for sharing.
From song to song Todd Rundgren seems to fly under radar for wider recognition. I don't understand why this guy doesn't get millions of watches, like hit music douchebags do
In the 'for what it's worth' category: Todd's current wife, then Michele Grey -- anyone remember The Tubes? -- is the backup singer on the right. Todd is god!
I think Todd Ruddgren is tthe BEST of our time...! I wished the volume of all of the Lettermans uploads of Todd Ruddgren were LOUDER...?! Your the BEST Todd ! Thanks for all the great songs !
Check out the CZcams vids from 2011 - live at Daryl's (Daryl Hall) .. a good selection of Todd's hits and the performance and production are next level
@@davidgreenside301 I just found “Live from Daryl’s house” 2 weeks ago and have been SAVORING the performances! 🧡 Don’t know how I missed them all the first time around?? Thanks for posting about the vids here
Ha ha, I love this! Everybody was really great and I don't think I've ever seen Will Lee have this much fun before! Paul's band was smaller back then, but they were great and they still are!!
Google the term "the want of a nail".........very interesting. Started back in the 1400's (I believe). The song demonstrates how such a tiny, simple thing like a nail in a horseshoe can have dire consequences of a whole Kingdom. The nail was lost (out of the horseshoe), the horseshoe was thrown, then the horse went lame, the rider was "lost" since he was unable to ride his horse, the message he was to deliver (during the battle) was lost (i.e. not delivered), the battle was then lost, then the war, then the Kingdom was overthrown and dissolved. The story line can compare to modern day catastrophies as well........a simple thing (failure) which effects a multitude of lives. Todd spins a story (part II) in the song and blames everything on the Blacksmith (for not getting the horseshoe nailed correctly). The blacksmith was supposably "un-loved" (no one to love me), so depressed, that he failed to get out of bed, go to work, and do his job at the Forge. I think what Todd is saying is "everyone needs to be loved", as everyone could have a role in the future of others.
For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For want of a message the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. Now that is Chaos theory in a song :)
@skinnypete1234 If memory serves me, Will used to play with a hipshot D-tuner. This enabled him to quickly tune the E string to a D, which seems to be the lowest note in this song.
This song, this energy... we were different then
What a phenomenal song, fantastic performance. Beyond pop, beyond standard formulaic BS. The one and only Todd Rundgren.
Love it.......
How has this song not found another audience? Such a great song.
Look up his duet with Daryl Hall on Live From Daryl’s House…
Absolutely
One of my favorite Todd songs. He does it so well live! Great performer and so underrated.
Todd and Bobby together in one room?! OMG, the soul was through the roof!
Just one of the best voices in rock
Witness!! They nailed this...on spot!! Todd was sounding at his best vocally too...
Amen.
That must be the future Mrs. Rundgren, the short lady, singing back ups? She's cute!
Todd at his most adorable best!!
Love this version. Blue eyed soul at its best.
Now that was a great TODD performance - Love it!
I've never ever seen Todd that animated.. I guess I didn't really know that he could dance.. and he really, really CAN!
IKR?!! So fun to watch him dance!
Fantabulous. That was a very inspiring performance. Todd Rundgren is the best. 👍
In 2022 still hot hot hot! Rest in musical peace, Bobby Womack!
Song is so much more profound than most realize-especially relevant for today. Bless ya TR.
Love this!! Todd is so freakin cool
Mr Rundgren is at the top of the artists/musician pile.
Great song!! Great Todd!!❤️❤️❤️
There are no words except AMAZING! Love Todd!
I watched this on the night it happened. I thought it was a bit tepid at first, but OMG, it built up to such a great crescendo. Even when ragged, Todd's voice is so visceral. A True genius, a True Star.
Yea, this is demonstrably the best version of this absolutely stand out R&B groove out from Todd. With all good R&B ya need the killer lick repeating to drive it. That's the piano chords that set up the song by themselves. Everything else falls into place around that. The bass player and drummer just nail - pun intended this groove down so perfectly. That bass player is really showing off with the dancing girls. Simple tight but so on the money his bass playing - tastefull - nailing it when needed - just a few subtle slaps in the verses at times to mix it up. i know the little blonde is Todd's wife. I am just mesmerised by the taller blonde BV singer though. she is gorgeous. the face she pulls when the song outros and she splashes the tamborine is just so gorgeous. todd and Bobby sound great together. do not underestimate how difficult it is to sing the bottom BV line that Bobby has to take. It;s sort of like an alto part. Very difficult lines to get - most people will be drawn to sing the main or the natural third harmony. Thats easy stuff - the alto harmony is always the difficult one. Ya can see Bobby pulls back at times because I reckon he is a bit unsure what note is actuallly required. But he nails it. Todd - just a bloody stunning vocal. He does get slightly lost for a few seconds at 2:53 but hey - he's a singer or at least was then, who really pushed the boundaries. Stunning. Love the synced dancing from the BV's and bass player.
Todd and Bobby together❤️❤️❤️!!!
Wow…. Nice collision of talent….. love them both!!!!! Bobby so sweet, I have all your old songs that are timeless. Todd your innovation of music is exciting, and moving. I want more of both of you together
WOW! WHAT A GEM. Had to watch 2, 3...50 times. All these folks turned on the soul spigot and let it power out. Will Lee's bass drives the WMBD to musical heights to keep up with Todd's blue-eyed, rock-out soul! Bobby Womack, who sang on the original track, is a superlative touch. And the ladies in the back, Pattie Darcy-Jones (L) and Michele Gray (R), are stuff of any 80's male teenager wet dream" I'm exhausted and I haven't moved a muscle in 30 frigg'en minutes. Miss this at your peril!
R.I.P. Bobby Womack
Only man I never tire of looking at and listening to.
Another great Todd performance
Very cool that Todd had Bobby Womack on show--he wrote the song!
Todd looks so ooooooooohhhh and Michele looks so happy , yay , thanks for sharing!!!
1989 is when this come out. I remember that summer when KFOG-104.5 in San Francisco on the 4th of July that night on 10 At 10.
Darnice Linton I loved KFOG!
I miss KFOG!! Growing up I was fortunate to get turned on to so much great music by their awesome DJ's. Great memories 😊📻🎶🌉
Love the storyline and the presentation, so right, and thematically ticks with the later 'Soul Brother'. It good to have 'drive' , as a person, but 'driven'-no. Love this song, thanks for sharing.
Gosh, he's so good.
Doesn't get much better than this.
From song to song Todd Rundgren seems to fly under radar for wider recognition. I don't understand why this guy doesn't get millions of watches, like hit music douchebags do
One of my favorite songs of all time!!! I actually saw this tour in 1990!!! Incredible!
Oh man! Soul! Groove! Heart!
Good God! Does it get any better than this!
No!!! 😁
No
Hell NOOOO !!!! BRILLIANT.
Thats Todd's wife Michelle on the chorus in the back. The short blonde.
She is adorable and so sweet! Just so lovely as is Todd!
I was watching the backup girls and thinking " I wanna be a backup girl "This performance was 🔥🔥
Amazing man! Love, love, love him❤️
Two of my favorites Bobby and Todd,there is another video of them in the studio with a whole gang of people,also fun to watch.
“Live at Daryl’s house” here on CZcams
Bobby Womack AWESOME. Will Lee is SO GREAT on this track. great to watch and in the pocket. Of course, Todd is the best!
I just absolutely love this! No words...
In the 'for what it's worth' category: Todd's current wife, then Michele Grey -- anyone remember The Tubes? -- is the backup singer on the right. Todd is god!
G K About 10 or so years ago The Tubes did a big anniversary show in Santa Cruz and Michelle flew out to sing backup again. :-)
Only God is God but Tod is the rock star of rock stars. lp
I'm 50 but first time I saw Todd live was on the Nearly Human tour. Been a huge fan since I was 13
Im only finding this tonight. I'm 66, not boasting. Not sure did I ever this before.
Todd is my rock God. At the same time the Most Dangerous Band is completely awesome. Anton is one hell of a drummer! Of course who couldn't love Paul?
The version form Live At Daryl's house also excellent!
Love Todd and Daryl. 2 of my all time favourite musicians ❤
Todd Rundgren is why there IS even a rock and roll hall of fame, and he's not in it! What does that tell you about the hall?
You ain't lying. Fan since I was a kid. Age 52 now. Have seen him 36x in concert.
Todd, nobody does it better, you are the best
fantastic!
Yrs. ago.. LOVE THIS more than I can say.. Thank you
i worked in a lab that had wbcn on the radio constantly (boston), they played this song quite a bit that summer.....
I think Todd Ruddgren is tthe BEST of our time...! I wished the volume of all of the Lettermans uploads of Todd Ruddgren were LOUDER...?! Your the BEST Todd ! Thanks for all the great songs !
If you listen to this on the TR on DL compilation the sound it is better I believe the bass comes thru more starts around 12-13 mins in I believe.
Thanks again for posting these....classics!
Never enough Todd
Best version of this video yet on CZcams! Thanks for uploading!
Check out the CZcams vids from 2011 - live at Daryl's (Daryl Hall) .. a good selection of Todd's hits and the performance and production are next level
@@davidgreenside301
I just found “Live from Daryl’s house” 2 weeks ago and have been SAVORING the performances! 🧡
Don’t know how I missed them all the first time around?? Thanks for posting about the vids here
Ha ha, I love this! Everybody was really great and I don't think I've ever seen Will Lee have this much fun before! Paul's band was smaller back then, but they were great and they still are!!
I remember seeing this, buying Todd's album and that was it, I was a fan ever since!
How is Todd Rundgren NOT in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!!!!
This is solid gold, damn did they nail it
😆
Funtastic. Great Upload. Thank You rogsteel
Will Lee is having waaaaay too much fun!!!
Two little hittlers Great album I heard now I see once again
The whole album is solid gold. Watch the Japan video. Todd at his best. There will never be another like him. I’ve been a fan for 50 years. ❤❤❤
Always loved my fellow Philly brother
いやほんっとに何度も言うけど、こういうのがいつでも見られる世の中になって私は幸せです
Amazing performance. Those backup singers are getting down with their bad selves.
Todd is married to one of them
@@markwalden1403 The one on the right. They live in a Hawaii on a golf course. Imagine that
@@michael-frey4425 Yep, and they have a son called Rebop!
RIP Bobby
Todd squad! Awesome entertainer. Peace n smoke
I LOVE THIS MAN. ❤❤❤
Or better yet or even more sadder even..... how are the 6 and a half decades of THE MOODY BLUES!!!
Todd and Bobby!!! Bobby still rocks! My boy Woody is his guitarist.
God how much better to be a musician than a talk show host.
Best Quality of Video and Sound on this song I have seen! Thank you for sharing rogsteel...
PREACH
Todd is the man!
As a Man stands by Giving up plans Go Figgure Great Live Time What of a nail Everything is everything
Fantastic...
Wow!!
Now a favorite for sure!
ああかっこいい
ああ素敵！
Google the term "the want of a nail".........very interesting. Started back in the 1400's (I believe). The song demonstrates how such a tiny, simple thing like a nail in a horseshoe can have dire consequences of a whole Kingdom. The nail was lost (out of the horseshoe), the horseshoe was thrown, then the horse went lame, the rider was "lost" since he was unable to ride his horse, the message he was to deliver (during the battle) was lost (i.e. not delivered), the battle was then lost, then the war, then the Kingdom was overthrown and dissolved. The story line can compare to modern day catastrophies as well........a simple thing (failure) which effects a multitude of lives. Todd spins a story (part II) in the song and blames everything on the Blacksmith (for not getting the horseshoe nailed correctly). The blacksmith was supposably "un-loved" (no one to love me), so depressed, that he failed to get out of bed, go to work, and do his job at the Forge. I think what Todd is saying is "everyone needs to be loved", as everyone could have a role in the future of others.
So good! 👍👍
For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the message was lost.
For want of a message the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
Now that is Chaos theory in a song :)
Awesome.....so good!
have seen Todd 9 x's== had tickets to his concert in Tampa== he said do not come to the concert if you voted for trump( republicans, etc)
Wow! Brilliant!
Todd Rundgren ! Wow x
Todd has stated that he would NOT accept an invite to the RRHOF....but I agree with all below, he is one of the greats.
next sunday, may 24...2 days after my birthday....i'll be seeing him (we tried for the tickets on my birthday, but they sold out)
With Bobby Womack! Awesome!!
Awesome!
Check out the CZcams vids from 2011 live at Daryl's .. a good selection of Todd's hits and the performance and production are next level
The vids from Daryls - and Todd’s house - house are outstanding!
🥰
Paul, getting it done
Phoebe got a gig!
All of them are the illustration to the song:)
@skinnypete1234
If memory serves me, Will used to play with a hipshot D-tuner. This enabled him to quickly tune the E string to a D, which seems to be the lowest note in this song.
Todd Rundgren as Vincent Vega
Back when Letterman had his Late, Late, Late, Late Show on CBS, before he got famous. LOL!
Great times a worth sharsing
What do you reckon Dave got his album autographed?
Todd's got soul....