NEW 📀 Hello It's Me - Todd Rundgren {Stereo} 1973

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  • čas přidán 12. 10. 2021
  • 1973-74......#5 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #2 U.S. Cash Box Top 100, #17 Canada
    Original video edited and remastered with HQ stereo sound.
    "Hello It's Me" is a song written by American musician Todd Rundgren. It was the first song he wrote, and was recorded by his group Nazz as a slow ballad, released as the B-side of the band's first single, "Open My Eyes", in 1968. A mid-tempo version of "Hello It's Me", recorded for Rundgren's 1972 solo album Something/Anything?, was issued as a single in 1973, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
    "Hello It's Me" was the first song written by Todd Rundgren. Written in 1967 as a slow ballad about the breakup of a relationship, it was released in October 1968 as the B-side of his band Nazz's debut single "Open My Eyes", and included on the debut album Nazz (1968). Although released as a B-side, it was picked up in preference to the A-side by Boston radio station WMEX, where it rose to No. 1, and was subsequently picked up by other stations. It entered the Billboard chart in February 1969, peaking at number 71, and re-entered the charts the following January, this time peaking at number 66. In Canada, it ranked number 41 in March 1969, and number 58 in February 1970.
    Rundgren's songs in this early phase of his career were heavily influenced by the work of Laura Nyro, but in a 2005 interview he revealed that the basic structure of the song was adapted from the introduction of a Jimmy Smith recording:
    ...the main influence for Hello It's Me was an eight bar intro that Jimmy Smith played on a recording of When Johnny Comes Marching Home. He had this whole sort of block chord thing that he did to set up the intro of the song. I tried to capture those changes, and those changes became what are the changes underneath Hello It's Me. I then had to come up with melody and words, but the changes are actually almost lifted literally from something that was, from Jimmy Smith's standpoint, a throwaway.
    - Todd Rundgren, puremusic.com
    Rundgren recorded a more midtempo version of "Hello It's Me" for his 1972 solo album Something/Anything? It was released twice as a single, with the second issue in 1973 becoming Rundgren's only top ten pop hit, reaching No. 5 on the Hot 100. It also reached No. 17 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

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  • @sinbadandsalty3908
    @sinbadandsalty3908 Před rokem +1849

    Todd always gives me that homesick feeling for the 70s.

    • @tribzman3977
      @tribzman3977 Před rokem +120

      No kidding!! Homesick - great way to describe it. God I miss those days and music can transcend you right back to specific times in your life that will last forever. I truly wish I could go back and remain there. I don't need a cell phone or laptop, just simpler less stressful times.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 Před rokem +68

      @@tribzman3977 I’m with you 100% simple and good living, I’d go back in a heartbeat ✌️🇺🇸

    • @joimoore4164
      @joimoore4164 Před rokem +38

      Me too

    • @rickmanley767
      @rickmanley767 Před rokem +31

      Yes, exactly!

    • @janetaylor8921
      @janetaylor8921 Před rokem +28

      Agreed

  • @schtuke
    @schtuke Před 10 měsíci +360

    Send me back to 1973, then break the time machine. Who wants to come with me?!

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před 9 měsíci +6

      🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

    • @debbiescott6732
      @debbiescott6732 Před 7 měsíci +15

      I've always said that too. I want to go back so badly. Best decade of my life.

    • @robertsparks2705
      @robertsparks2705 Před 6 měsíci +10

      I'm with ya buddie.

    • @charleneinman3625
      @charleneinman3625 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Me too!if you find one ..hit me up!

    • @Stxg3
      @Stxg3 Před 6 měsíci +6

      ME, ME, PLEASE!!!

  • @collarbutton
    @collarbutton Před 2 měsíci +87

    It was more fun being 20 in the 70’s than 70 in the 20’s 😂

    • @lar7905
      @lar7905 Před měsícem

      Collarbutton...LOL...At 74 , I'll try to repeat that tomorrow .

    • @AndersonKaryn
      @AndersonKaryn Před 8 dny +1

      that is so clever, great and funny!! 😭♥️

    • @rosaduarte8316
      @rosaduarte8316 Před 6 dny

      😊👍👍👍

  • @FOXFamily05
    @FOXFamily05 Před 5 měsíci +127

    His voice is sooooo comforting, clear, and beautiful. Listening in 2024

    • @roderickrayrutledge2740
      @roderickrayrutledge2740 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Listening since 1979. 😁

    • @icyfire6879
      @icyfire6879 Před 4 měsíci +1

      You should purchase a ticket to one of his 2024 concerts then!!!

    • @toddrundgren34
      @toddrundgren34 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Hello Fox,
      How're you doing
      Thanks for being a fan
      It's nice meeting you here

    • @victordias1840
      @victordias1840 Před měsícem

      I'm from Brazil and I discovered Todd Rundgreen's music thanks to CZcams, his music is timeless

    • @roderickrayrutledge2740
      @roderickrayrutledge2740 Před měsícem

      @@victordias1840 "hello it's me". 🙏♥️

  • @katieking8830
    @katieking8830 Před rokem +583

    Oh my! Todd Rungren, whew! Fabulous song ! Who else remembers Midnight Special in 70s!

    • @samanthanickson6478
      @samanthanickson6478 Před rokem +2

      🙋🏼‍♀️

    • @shadestress9898
      @shadestress9898 Před rokem +4

      I remember 😊😊😊

    • @rodhester2166
      @rodhester2166 Před rokem +10

      missing Wolf man jack and the midnight hour.. cheers to all the great times and music of the 70s.. much better time than today.

    • @elliotjones3098
      @elliotjones3098 Před rokem +8

      I watched a lot of that...and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert also...

    • @elliotjones3098
      @elliotjones3098 Před rokem +2

      @@rodhester2166 you can say that again...and again

  • @samwalton4598
    @samwalton4598 Před rokem +801

    I was 12 or 13 when this song came out and it played constantly on the radio. Great memories of growing up in the 70’s! Ultimate freedom and there were no helicopter parents, every house on the block had kids there was always someone to hangout with and play ball, throw Oranges at cars, ride our mini bikes and Go carts. We were always outside building tree forts or getting into trouble of some sort.

    • @belle2154
      @belle2154 Před rokem +17

      Amen! Same childhood fun. Oranges at cars 😂🤣😂we did potatoes and wheelbarrows full of acorns thrown in handfuls. Toss the cell phone. Put on TR and go back to the 70s 🥰

    • @melissagarza2376
      @melissagarza2376 Před rokem +22

      Awe, I was 2 in ‘72 , but did get to grow up in 70’s & 80’s ! The best music & childhood ever❤

    • @DavidHernandez-oc1oz
      @DavidHernandez-oc1oz Před rokem +4

      Amen

    • @Dylancla
      @Dylancla Před rokem

      Yep you don't see kids like anymore thanks this heavy push for depopulation by our government and the WEF!!

    • @swimlaps1
      @swimlaps1 Před rokem +4

      Yes!

  • @wwrk25
    @wwrk25 Před 11 měsíci +112

    My best friend for nearly 40 years passed away quickly and unexpectedly. Weeks afterwards I was woken out of a dead sleep hearing Todd R. Think of me. The noise the song in my sleep was so loud it woke me up. I was alone ,it was very quiet within the house. Like an earworm I heard in my mind , think of me. I then remembered the dream I just had and the loudness of the lyrics. I knew David had spoken to me. Telling me he's near anytime I want. Miss ya loads David lee.

  • @trublu71
    @trublu71 Před měsícem +28

    Can we go back to 1973? Who’s with me?

  • @lady-coconut
    @lady-coconut Před 3 měsíci +59

    The 70s....when a man could wear a butterfly on both of his eyes and no one said anything, just enjoyed the music.

    • @MrRondonmon
      @MrRondonmon Před 2 měsíci +2

      They did that "Glam Rock Look" for a different reason. Back in the day if you did not sell albums you wouldn't be around long, so if they did a show, they wanted to be remembered, that outfit was sketched into peoples memories, so they bought the albums because they remembered the name, the outfits, the glam rockers, that why KISS did what they did. Its about EYES ON. Now-a-days with the internet people can become world famous in minutes. Different time. They were nit doing it to be feminine, or most weren't, save for a few like Boy George who really wasn't that good anyway.

    • @williamconnell6541
      @williamconnell6541 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Really? where i am if a man wore that he'd get the shit kicked out of him! and still applies to this day i'm pleased to say!

    • @mikekuczynski1552
      @mikekuczynski1552 Před měsícem +3

      @@williamconnell6541 not much of a Rundgren fan I take it . But you must be that’s why you watched

    • @orlandomolina7192
      @orlandomolina7192 Před měsícem

      @@williamconnell6541the hypocrisy though. You’d kick the 💩 outta someone dressed like that. But you’d listen their music still? That’s the kind of shit that annoys me about boomers.

    • @ssethsamm
      @ssethsamm Před 14 dny +2

      @@MrRondonmon​​⁠ they dress like that because they liked how they looked. They weren’t all just “trying to sell records.” The look originated from the fact that a lot of those bands liked looking like that. It just happened to be a feminine look. It wasn’t a big deal except to people who hate it when men dress feminine, but that’s their problem. Also Boy George is great, always has been, and they can look however they want, it shouldn’t bother anyone.

  • @JaneMaier-n3i
    @JaneMaier-n3i Před 8 dny +23

    There never will be music like this again 70,were some of best ever.Todd is a 70,s icon.love his voice so much.

  • @edjefferson9175
    @edjefferson9175 Před 11 měsíci +161

    The sound of this on all the AM car radios....We boomers were so fortunate to grow up in the 60/70s!
    Beautiful work of art that is truly timeless.
    I feel sorry for the XYZ generations. Hope you kids figure out how to save life on earth. Good luck.

    • @ellap4235
      @ellap4235 Před 6 měsíci +14

      This Gen X'er is so happy to have been a kid in the 70's. My favorite decade for music for sure, but I also love the fashion. I can remember how exciting 1976 was with the bicentennial celebrations and how patriotic everyone was.

    • @WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness
      @WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness Před 5 měsíci +6

      As an actual Gen Xer I loved the 70s music from my early childhood, but feel pretty fortunate to have been a teenager when New Wave was popular. It was the best time to be a teenager.

    • @ChatGPT1111
      @ChatGPT1111 Před 5 měsíci +3

      My mom got her first car with FM Stereo in '73, a Pontiac LeMans. What a night and day difference. Listened to the KKDJ rock station in Los Angeles. A couple years later I put a Pioneer KP500 in my '74 Mustang.

    • @ericmaher6606
      @ericmaher6606 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Sadly, no one thinks for themselves anymore. Too many sheep.

    • @kevn99
      @kevn99 Před 5 měsíci

      @@WonderfulWorldofAwesomenessYou’re my age! 56.

  • @user-ft6og5vl6n
    @user-ft6og5vl6n Před 11 měsíci +255

    Todd Rundgren, a real class act and one hell of a songwriter and performer. He raised Liv Tyler as his own child, even when it was determined not to be his biological child. Now, that's class!

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před 11 měsíci +4

      👏👏🫶❤️👌😉

    • @_Tressala_
      @_Tressala_ Před 9 měsíci +9

      I did not know that.

    • @wolfeyes9357
      @wolfeyes9357 Před 7 měsíci +25

      Liv looks more like Todd's then Steven's anyway!!!

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER Před 6 měsíci +2

      He probably had benefits
      😉

    • @angelozachos8777
      @angelozachos8777 Před 6 měsíci

      @@SUGAR_XYLER
      Gross 🤮,and INTERESTING 😉

  • @gottabighit1
    @gottabighit1 Před rokem +456

    And to think Mr. Rundgren played every musical instrument in this set ... amazing. 1973 makes it even more stellar., 50 years ago, today.

    • @wandaritter5704
      @wandaritter5704 Před rokem +3

      Wow

    • @wandaritter5704
      @wandaritter5704 Před rokem +13

      A man ahead of his time!

    • @LYLEWOLD
      @LYLEWOLD Před rokem +10

      Didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.

    • @duffypratt
      @duffypratt Před rokem +11

      It’s the Brecker brothers on Sax and Trumpet.

    • @gottabighit1
      @gottabighit1 Před rokem +9

      @@duffypratt
      I stand corrected. On “something/anything? a double album, he played all musical instruments on sides 1, 2, & 3, but not on the 4th, and not on the same side as Hello It’s Me.

  • @normbeaudoin3635
    @normbeaudoin3635 Před rokem +387

    What an absolutely timeless, awesome song !

    • @Mr.Blister1960
      @Mr.Blister1960 Před rokem +2

      hat's because it's a recording of the famous original. Lip syncing supreme!

    • @stevebabiak6997
      @stevebabiak6997 Před rokem +1

      @@Mr.Blister1960 - the way the song volume fades at the end is just like the original recording ;)

    • @Kat.Evangeline
      @Kat.Evangeline Před rokem +1

      My new favorite song bc it makes me cry every time thinking about my unrequeted love - how you say ? They guy who won't marry me. 😢😊❤

    • @Mr.Blister1960
      @Mr.Blister1960 Před rokem +1

      @@Kat.Evangeline Great song, great artist! Thx for teaching me a new word; 'unrequited' - but, I'm sorry for your sad feeling.

    • @conservative6759
      @conservative6759 Před 11 měsíci

      was he trans?

  • @markefulton
    @markefulton Před 6 měsíci +105

    Longtime fan of Todd Rundgren, since the 70's. Todd's music comforted me when I was a soldier far from home.

  • @jarodcrazyindian
    @jarodcrazyindian Před 6 měsíci +86

    2024 and it's still beautiful, timeless and better than anything out there now. Great memories, sad, happy..

  • @fightforfreedom5193
    @fightforfreedom5193 Před 11 měsíci +158

    I was a teenager when this song and " I'm Not in Love" by 10cc came out. Couldn't get enough of these two songs. An era when real music was made.

    • @sinbadandsalty3908
      @sinbadandsalty3908 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I was about 12 and I hated "I'm not in love" could never figure out why someone would want to write a song about that, I found it so annoying 😁. One of my all time favorites though "the things we do for love".

    • @winniejohnson5559
      @winniejohnson5559 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I was 9 and 11 ..I loved both of these songs.. ❤

    • @marthman1
      @marthman1 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Check out lemon twigs new album 'Everything Harmony' someone under their videos said it reminded them of Todd.

    • @pacificchick8750
      @pacificchick8750 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes! I also loved The Immigrant by Neil Sedaka.

    • @danadams6477
      @danadams6477 Před 6 měsíci +3

      10 cc's 'I'm Not In Love' could easily fit in with the 80's contemporary music. Timeless.

  • @OblivionAviator
    @OblivionAviator Před 5 dny +10

    Another timeless classic. Another criminally underrated artist. This guy was amazing.

  • @melissat3301
    @melissat3301 Před rokem +52

    Can we please go back to the 70s ❤️🎬🎹

  • @Andla_2806
    @Andla_2806 Před měsícem +11

    Might I be the only one who likes the way Todd takes a look at the camera?

  • @JustVisiting
    @JustVisiting Před rokem +61

    All us 60-something’s grew up in the decade with the best music

    • @fredflintstone3956
      @fredflintstone3956 Před rokem +4

      Yes, we indeed did. I've tried to explain the 70s to some younger people, and it's just too hard. It was a truly amazing mix of music trying to find a niche, but because it couldn't is what made the decade so special. How do you explain having Black Sabbath, The Carpenters, Joe Cocker, John Denver, Led Zeppelin and the Beatles all in the same top 40?

    • @stephenironmonger348
      @stephenironmonger348 Před rokem +2

      Amen to that!!

    • @johnrush521
      @johnrush521 Před 3 měsíci

      Absolutely amen

    • @janetstrothman8087
      @janetstrothman8087 Před měsícem

      Got that right? 👍

    • @anushsahakyan6785
      @anushsahakyan6785 Před 8 dny

      I grew up in Soviet Union without this kind of music, can you emagine

  • @ronaldheider5664
    @ronaldheider5664 Před 11 měsíci +58

    The 70s were my favorite decade for music.

    • @C.E.K.
      @C.E.K. Před 7 měsíci

      Same

    • @debbiescott6732
      @debbiescott6732 Před 7 měsíci +1

      1970's was the best musical decade of all time. ❤👍

  • @murraychadwick9362
    @murraychadwick9362 Před 5 měsíci +20

    I wish every city had a club for our generation to get together and listen to our generations music to dance, sing, converse, smile, share memories 😌. Music is my magic time machine. When I hear a song there is usually a good memory that goes with it. I'm retired now recently suffered a pulmonary embolism..God gave me a chance to continue living. I'm not done enjoying life yet.

  • @user-ti7yt9vj2f
    @user-ti7yt9vj2f Před rokem +45

    Yes everyone who came up in the 70, will always think back when hearing these songs

  • @lonnaseeley6807
    @lonnaseeley6807 Před 11 měsíci +36

    I’ve been crying for 50 years, every time I hear this song…it takes me back to my first true love, the one that got away 😪💔

  • @audiobooksmore3374
    @audiobooksmore3374 Před rokem +401

    Todd Rundgren is a great talent! In 2023, I can't stop listening to this song! So good!!

    • @smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
      @smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach  Před rokem +18

      I'm with you!

    • @sinbadandsalty3908
      @sinbadandsalty3908 Před rokem +4

      He has numerous really great hits like this, I was surprised when I went back and listened how many of his songs I recognized. Really talented!

    • @spacecardinal
      @spacecardinal Před rokem +4

      Fo sho!

    • @Dan-fu8nb
      @Dan-fu8nb Před 11 měsíci +2

      If I remember correctly side B of his Real Man album was all music with no vocals but it's been such a long time ago I don't know for sure.

    • @sinbadandsalty3908
      @sinbadandsalty3908 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@Dan-fu8nb Wouldn't be surprised, very talented instrumentalist👍

  • @user-mq6et4nw2h
    @user-mq6et4nw2h Před 3 dny +3

    I was 9 years old when he sang this and I still remember it on the radio and brings me back to that special time!!!!!

  • @ishcaby1231
    @ishcaby1231 Před 6 měsíci +73

    It’s amazing how music is the ultimate time travel. It can transport you to a time and place and re-live moments of your life. Great music great era great memories.

  • @jamesthurber4730
    @jamesthurber4730 Před rokem +303

    Absolutely one of the most under-rated Musicians of our time! I just love his music!

    • @jonjeffries3265
      @jonjeffries3265 Před rokem +10

      Who underates him..?

    • @toddlavigne6441
      @toddlavigne6441 Před rokem +1

      Todd is a brilliant songwriter without a doubt.

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před rokem +4

      Not that “word” again?? 🥱

    • @Sacred_Fire
      @Sacred_Fire Před rokem +1

      I didn't know he played piano. He looks like he was part of glam rock.

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před rokem +2

      @@Sacred_Fire performance art 🎭 for this particular show; nothing more nothing less.

  • @jumboshrimp5193
    @jumboshrimp5193 Před rokem +25

    America feels like it peaked in the 70s
    People were still present and musicians had to be able to play.

  • @jurgenblick5491
    @jurgenblick5491 Před 2 měsíci +5

    One of the most beautiful songs I love

  • @slappy8941
    @slappy8941 Před 11 měsíci +67

    I wonder if anyone will be as nostalgic for 2023 in 2073 as we are for 1973 now?

    • @TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork
      @TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork Před 6 měsíci +3

      Of course!

    • @fidrat24
      @fidrat24 Před 6 měsíci +10

      not a chance. Who is going to be nostalgic for monotone chanting?

    • @gd3551
      @gd3551 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@fidrat24I feel sorry for you

    • @cthulholmhastur5317
      @cthulholmhastur5317 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Doubtful. Music-wise, anyway. Speaking objectively, is today's popular music really evoking the wide range of emotion that the music of the 70's did? Hmm..have to admit, it's rather tough to be objective about it ;)

    • @ioodyssey3740
      @ioodyssey3740 Před 5 měsíci +5

      NO! LMAO

  • @WookieeMonster
    @WookieeMonster Před rokem +106

    So glad I grew up in the 70s. Great music like this fills my memories.

  • @kurtbergamasco8711
    @kurtbergamasco8711 Před 10 měsíci +49

    Todd Rundgen, musical genius!

  • @GaylaSmith-nl8ll
    @GaylaSmith-nl8ll Před dnem +1

    Takes me back to my teens and high school in the '70's. Wonderful memories.

  • @RandallBayne
    @RandallBayne Před 6 měsíci +29

    Wow the 70s such a great decade,simple life,less stress,great music.

    • @TighelanderII
      @TighelanderII Před 6 měsíci

      I think about this topic sometimes and how it relates to an episode of The Twilight Zone in which a guy in the Sixties longs for the simpler life of the Twenties or maybe it was an earlier time.
      I think there was a lot of stress in the Seventies, but we only remember the good parts.
      I was in my teens in the Seventies.

    • @TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork
      @TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork Před 6 měsíci

      @@TighelanderII I think one reason people think of it as being less stressful was how our relationship with media was different. Nightly news, not a 24 hour cycle. A focus on nationalistic topics rather than world events. Music and entertainment being dolled out by fewer sources, so that there was a baseline of pop culture that most people knew and related to (of course there were always those who would seek out more sources). But it seems like when the structure of society was more simple and less individualistic that we look back at it as being less stressful. Course, I could always be wrong.

  • @suemccormack526
    @suemccormack526 Před rokem +116

    Oh my, I love this song. Breaks my heart a little every time I hear it. Such a talented musician. And who else could get away with performing as a baby owl!!!

    • @autk
      @autk Před 11 měsíci +10

      Bearsville Records hated it and Todd laughed them off, he was their #1 in house producer, he produced Badfinger and Meatloaf, Bat out of Hell, amongst many others...he could do as he pleased, and he did, nobody was going to tell Todd what to do or how to dress, he's been doing it for 50 years thank goodness!

    • @cindytackett7106
      @cindytackett7106 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Elton John, Lady Gaga, several actually.

    • @NiceKaren70
      @NiceKaren70 Před 6 měsíci

      Me too😊

  • @sarahtereapii5184
    @sarahtereapii5184 Před rokem +14

    63 years old and reminiscing profusely. I was 13 years old and had a crush on a handsome teenage beauty. Lovin’ the memories.

    • @toddrundgren34
      @toddrundgren34 Před 3 měsíci

      Hello Sarah,
      How're you doing
      Thanks for being a fan of my musical craftiness,
      It's nice meeting you here

  • @James-ju4bk
    @James-ju4bk Před 6 měsíci +20

    I am James F JR... Todd plays every instrument on this song. He was so much more talented then people thought. Not only does he sing he is an amazing musician. This song always makes me cry. And long for my youth. And True Love. Thank You Todd. Happy New Year Everyone! God Bless You.

    • @PaulWilliams66
      @PaulWilliams66 Před 5 měsíci

      Not true. It’s from the 4th side of Something/Anything - the ‘live’ band side.

  • @robertjantz3728
    @robertjantz3728 Před rokem +66

    This is one of the most beautiful songs ever and this is a mythical live version of it.

    • @scooterbob1408
      @scooterbob1408 Před rokem +1

      Yes, it is.

    • @codzy3532
      @codzy3532 Před rokem +2

      i agree it is a lovely song 😊👍

    • @stacyward4309
      @stacyward4309 Před 6 měsíci +2

      If he were to come on to the scene with those teeth today, he would be crucified on social media and everywhere, actually. What ever happened to people's individuality? Everyone looks the same these days, everything has to be perfect. It's a shame, I think he looks great just as he is.

    • @rickl5596
      @rickl5596 Před 6 měsíci +2

      If by mythical you mean it was not actually live then you are right. I think very little of this performance was live at all. Maybe some of the vocals.

  • @michaelherle7223
    @michaelherle7223 Před rokem +161

    What can you say ? THIS song is the main reason there are so many Todd Rundgren fans. That and “I Saw the Light” - both from his ultra-classic album “Something?/ Anything”. First saw Todd live in Seattle in 1990, on his “Nearly Human” tour. He did not disappoint !

    • @eddysokoloff8738
      @eddysokoloff8738 Před rokem +7

      I liked "We gotta get you a woman"

    • @Bennifm
      @Bennifm Před rokem +1

      "Izzat Love?" - only super extended edition.
      Edit: Nevermind.
      czcams.com/video/pDk32bOuo5o/video.html

    • @platterjockey
      @platterjockey Před rokem +1

      What? No love for "We Gotta Get You A Woman"? I feel like that song was the inspiration for the Mike Damone character in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High".

    • @kyledavis635
      @kyledavis635 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@platterjockey Rat, just follow my five point plan...

    • @mikedag1176
      @mikedag1176 Před 11 měsíci +1

      don't forget "Just One Victory"..
      Oh yeah..

  • @johnhughes8368
    @johnhughes8368 Před rokem +52

    You can't remember 70s radio and not remember this hit playing day and night, capturing the vibe of that era.

  • @dinaheath
    @dinaheath Před měsícem +5

    I remember this and Summer Breeze on the radio in early 70's. ..

  • @chrisweidner4768
    @chrisweidner4768 Před 5 měsíci +15

    I remember the effect on my life when this masterpiece came out. Ever grateful to Todd. All the best to everyone. Be kind. Always. Thanks always Todd.

  • @kristinm784
    @kristinm784 Před rokem +81

    My God his voice is beautiful
    Simply beautiful

    • @autk
      @autk Před 11 měsíci +3

      When he was young it surely was amazing,he still can bring it, but when he was in his 20's like here, simply beautiful, my favorite Musician and flower child that refused to grow up, salute!

    • @kristinm784
      @kristinm784 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@autk beautiful creature in his 20’s
      and seems sensitive , sweet

    • @autk
      @autk Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@kristinm784 absolutely agree, and by all accounts and interviews, many on CZcams, he's a wonderful person, always has been, and what an amazing talent,.. and agree, in his 20's whoa, he was a beautiful creature inside and out.

    • @kristinm784
      @kristinm784 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@autk ❤️❤️❤️

    • @autk
      @autk Před 11 měsíci

      @@kristinm784 🖤🖤🖤

  • @crupert23225
    @crupert23225 Před rokem +104

    Todd's greatest hit, for which he is almost singularly known by the average person. Sadly, the majority of his work goes unknown and unrecognized. Mention his name these days and most people don't even know who you're talking about, and if you say "Hello it's me", they may recognize that and say "Oh I didn't know who sang that". Meanwhile, the rest of his catalog, which includes numerous hits, lives in utter obscurity. He deserves SO much more respect and recognition. I went to see him live at a small venue a few years ago, and it was awesome. Heard "Princess of the Universe" for the first time and was blown away. I fully expected him to play "Hello It's Me" last in his set, but he played it about the 3rd song as if to say "There's more to my music than that".

    • @Dan-fu8nb
      @Dan-fu8nb Před rokem +7

      Been a fan of Todd since the early seventy your right he is way under appreciated

    • @georgehopper7310
      @georgehopper7310 Před rokem +9

      You are right. He is very talented. Have you seen him on Live From Daryl's House?

    • @crupert23225
      @crupert23225 Před rokem +4

      @@georgehopper7310 Yep! One of the best LFDH sessions to date.

    • @sinbadandsalty3908
      @sinbadandsalty3908 Před rokem +2

      @@georgehopper7310 Also the LFDH work filmed in Hawaii from Todd's house is great!👍

    • @harriotteworthington3147
      @harriotteworthington3147 Před rokem +4

      In the day, “Todd is Godd” was an available bumper sticker… Mother would not allow it.

  • @coffee1207
    @coffee1207 Před 11 měsíci +12

    I was 15 yrs old when this song came out.. had my first boyfriend.. loved the 70❤

  • @luciepatterson3239
    @luciepatterson3239 Před měsícem +4

    Man, this takes me back to the best time in my life 1971-1974.

  • @MRSlade-hh7xr
    @MRSlade-hh7xr Před 2 lety +35

    Now this is music.

  • @DennisJohnsonDrummer
    @DennisJohnsonDrummer Před rokem +15

    I was 13 when this came out and remember listening to this over and over. Good times.
    I truly miss the 70's. The music, the times, but not necessarily the clothes. Ha!

  • @ezkohrpyan
    @ezkohrpyan Před 5 měsíci +10

    This is such an emotional song to me. It makes me believe in love. This multiinstrumental innovative and very creative gentleman has a heart of gold ! Very altruistic loving man who put hs money where his heart is when it come to professing TRUE LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE. Thank you for being part of our world Mister T.Rundgren

  • @edb7907
    @edb7907 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Never gets old I'm 55 and parents were jamming to this 48 yrs ago😢

  • @alfonskifmann3976
    @alfonskifmann3976 Před 6 měsíci +15

    This Song is just a wonderful, everlasting piece of music, classical

  • @MojoMama7
    @MojoMama7 Před rokem +77

    I'm a 70's baby and love and remember this song! Look how the styles have come back! Love living to see it. 😄

    • @MK-su6eg
      @MK-su6eg Před rokem +5

      MM, I'm 63 year old man! what my adult daughters call me, but will for ever be 20...30 years old when ever Todd R is heard. Some tears running down, reminds me of those days, words with so much feelings and experiences. Peace!

    • @jackdavis8616
      @jackdavis8616 Před rokem +2

      I too am 63 and the memories flow through me whenever I hear this song.

  • @jayrussell3796
    @jayrussell3796 Před rokem +13

    When a song just gives you a feeling of longing...

  • @sarahtereapii5184
    @sarahtereapii5184 Před dnem

    Love Todd to death. 64 years old and reminiscing profusely. Too much. Emotions rejuvenating. So in love back then.

  • @oneanddone7992
    @oneanddone7992 Před rokem +67

    Todd is playing all the instruments in the backing track, and in general. A musical genius for singing, songwriting, playing instruments, producing, mixing, videos, on and on. Very few like him on Earth.

    • @diamonddog13
      @diamonddog13 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Not on this song. But on most of that album he did.

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před 11 měsíci

      @@diamonddog13 Was is ‘Something Anything’ or ‘Utopia’ can’t remember

    • @bigbadbillb
      @bigbadbillb Před 11 měsíci

      He didn't need a band...he IS a band!

    • @vandalsgarage
      @vandalsgarage Před 6 měsíci +2

      Nope
      Todd Rundgren - lead vocals, piano.
      Mark "Moogy" Klingman - organ.
      John Siomos - drums.
      Stu Woods - bass guitar.
      Robbie Kogale - guitar.
      Randy Brecker - trumpet.
      Michael Brecker - tenor sax.
      Barry Rogers - trombone

    • @FRANKSNAKE71
      @FRANKSNAKE71 Před 6 měsíci

      @@vandalsgarageyou are correct sir!👍Thanks for the fact check👏

  • @m.g.n4898
    @m.g.n4898 Před rokem +42

    This song is timeless. Love it forever.

  • @truelies3690
    @truelies3690 Před rokem +6

    Where were you in the summer of 1972? A great song in a great time in America. Different people different era different time different styles different values different music different country different world, never to return again. Glad I lived it.

  • @jayonez137
    @jayonez137 Před rokem +7

    The 70’s was the best time to grow up in America. The song brings back so many childhood memories of my dad.

  • @tonyedward6909
    @tonyedward6909 Před rokem +136

    A masterpiece. Touches the soul. Brings back so many memories as a young man, both happy and sad, thanks

    • @davyanonymous9674
      @davyanonymous9674 Před rokem +1

      Same here.

    • @toobad9946
      @toobad9946 Před rokem

      The music was great but the freaky costume added absolutely nothing to the performance. The money would have been much better spent on a dentist.

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před rokem

      @@toobad9946Todd’s beautiful just the way he is; imperfect is better…

  • @lolo672
    @lolo672 Před rokem +24

    “Something Anything”, the costumes, the makeup, the colored hair, concerts at central park, this is the Todd R we all know and love.

  • @jurrisaddler8427
    @jurrisaddler8427 Před 10 měsíci +10

    This is one of timeless songs. I wish I could go back

  • @carmengomez-munoz4723
    @carmengomez-munoz4723 Před 5 dny +2

    Great song !! Beautiful music !!!

  • @bettywalker7548
    @bettywalker7548 Před rokem +40

    Wow! This song is 50 years old this year. I was 3 when this came out. Timeless!

    • @robertovalenciavalencia4427
      @robertovalenciavalencia4427 Před rokem +1

      Me tocó🍻🤘🚀🧌⛽

    • @Lynn22823
      @Lynn22823 Před rokem +3

      Me too!!

    • @cheryllakin3077
      @cheryllakin3077 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I was 8. Remember hearing this on the radio in the car on the way to school, and on road trips. Great tune, and musician!!

    • @markbrown7913
      @markbrown7913 Před 10 měsíci

      The first version was with his mid 1960's band Nazz. Much slower czcams.com/video/LC1k5ISCCKE/video.htmlsi=OLKM00j2J58jzfRa

  • @blujay9191
    @blujay9191 Před rokem +34

    There are probably 6 or 7 songs that whenever I hear them I say to myself, "Yep. THAT'S my favorite song." This song is definitely one of them.

    • @Wordsmyth8
      @Wordsmyth8 Před rokem

      Ditto!

    • @lt7378
      @lt7378 Před rokem +1

      I agree. What are others? 10cc “I’m not in Love”is one and Stevie Wonder “My Cheri amour”. These are romantic. “More than a Feeling” by Boston rates high too.

    • @blujay9191
      @blujay9191 Před rokem +2

      @@lt7378 .. Thanks for the reply .. Those are great songs all .. mostly 60s stuff for me I guess.. Stoned Soul Picnic .. The Look Of Love (Sergio M version) .. Cherish .. Bernadette .. some 70s and later too.. Love Reign O'er Me, Ribbon In The Sky, Only The Lonely.. for example .. others I'm sure would come to me.. I guess it's a lot more than 6 or 7 songs if I actually took some time and made a list

    • @lt7378
      @lt7378 Před rokem +1

      @@blujay9191 . I only know the Dusty Springfield version of The Look of Love- which I love. I will have to find the Sergio one now. I’ll also take a listen to the others you mentioned. I do love Cherish by the Association. I know that one. Thank you for the reply too.

    • @blujay9191
      @blujay9191 Před rokem

      @@lt7378 .. I'm a big fan of Sergio Mendes .. Their lead singer Lani Hall has the most sublime voice. They also did great jobs on Fool On the Hill and Scarborough Fair too.

  • @MichaelGarton-ow5jg
    @MichaelGarton-ow5jg Před 19 hodinami +1

    WoW!!! the music blows through your hair!! like tiki iniki , on the beach !!

  • @drew-shourd
    @drew-shourd Před 6 měsíci +6

    Wow....50 years ago!...he was 25 when he recorded this, he is an amazing writer, instrumentalist, singer, producer and engineer.

  • @Maliceah
    @Maliceah Před rokem +22

    He really pushed the envelope. What a pioneer!

  • @erickhmayer6875
    @erickhmayer6875 Před rokem +15

    Everytime brings back the entire atmosphere of that part of 70s life, the people, the environment, the news, the sounds, the old phone apparatus, the coffee, even the smell of the rain and all, etc... my sincere apologies just reminiscing... automatically

    • @cyclone4life_isu142
      @cyclone4life_isu142 Před rokem

      No apologies necessary here! This is how I remember this time as well! Thanks for reminiscing with me! I am also a HUGE Todd fan! Especially, the “Something, Anything” album and “Think of Me” which was my first introduction to Todd’s music.

    • @cameronbelway3989
      @cameronbelway3989 Před rokem

      I agree no need to apologize, I love your comment. You captured the essence of the memory!

    • @audreysfabric
      @audreysfabric Před rokem

      Perfectly said!

    • @kaptkirk333
      @kaptkirk333 Před rokem

      A great time that was so unique, I'm still living in that era!!

    • @kaptkirk333
      @kaptkirk333 Před rokem

      I don't know anyone who was born between 1958 to 1971 who isn't just a little "Hip" from being raised in that era, a lot of self discovery too, we're not cookie Cutter people!!

  • @mrxman581
    @mrxman581 Před 6 měsíci +5

    An unbelievably timeless song that sounds just as good in 2023.

  • @tangreatmusicyacriso323
    @tangreatmusicyacriso323 Před 5 měsíci +3

    It's Amazing that the First time I Heard this song I WAS 13 Years Old, I'm about to be 64 years old and I'm still In Love ❤️ with this song. He was so Talented ❤

  • @boiling16
    @boiling16 Před rokem +12

    They beat this song into our heads so much we grew to dislike it.
    Now decades later I realize how fantastic it is.

    • @falcon4548
      @falcon4548 Před 11 měsíci

      Happens to many songs .. like it ! Like it or else 🫤

  • @ecclestonsangel
    @ecclestonsangel Před rokem +26

    This song really makes me smile. My brother introduced me to Todd Rundgren's music when he was still in Utopia. I've liked him ever since.
    I'll never forget about 32 years ago, I was putting my 4 year old niece to bed. I sang to her, "Hello, it's me🎶" to which my niece sang back, " 🎶 Hello, I'm your Mini-Me!" We both giggled together. My special nickname for her was Mini-Me because she looked more like me than her parents, lol! I'm still the only one to call her that, even though she's the same height as me now, lol! She'll always be my Mini-Me! Every time I hear this song, I think of her. So hard to believe she's all grown up now.

  • @Siskos-pn7nd
    @Siskos-pn7nd Před 6 měsíci +6

    I appreciate this song more today, I am 77yo , starting trying to write songs and arrangements. From a more seasoned poverty, Todd was very good.

  • @keithhartman9946
    @keithhartman9946 Před rokem +22

    His influence as a producer and musician can't be overestimated.
    Thank you Todd,..

  • @davidbronson818
    @davidbronson818 Před měsícem +4

    Take a listen kids. This is music. Unlike hip hop and rap that tries to pass itself off as music.

  • @ChuckF-oy2rm
    @ChuckF-oy2rm Před dnem +1

    Excellent song! Just something about the arrangement and chord progressions that evoke incredible feelings of nostalgia for the 70's. Very similar to "I Saw the Light". Genius really. Thanks Todd!

  • @virginiaknighten4687
    @virginiaknighten4687 Před rokem +21

    “You know I’d be with you if I could.” What a classic line.

  • @bettybennett1828
    @bettybennett1828 Před 5 měsíci +7

    I've loved this song majority of my life but this is the first time I've seen the man behind the magnificent voice and smooth as butter piano playing ❤❤❤❤❤A real honor to finally put a face to a song that brought me lots of amazing memories

    • @toddrundgren34
      @toddrundgren34 Před 3 měsíci

      Hello Betty,
      How're you doing,
      it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness,
      All love to you and yours ❤️

    • @bettybennett1828
      @bettybennett1828 Před 3 měsíci

      @@toddrundgren34 THANK U SO MUCH commenting back to me. That's so very kind of u. Just one more reason why I believe u r absolutely amazing.
      Thanks again for sharing yourself and your music with the world. Thanks to your family for being so unselfish to share their magnificent family member with the world. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @markknopfler4284
      @markknopfler4284 Před 3 měsíci

      @@bettybennett1828 Thanks you for being an amazing fan
      I decided to take out some free time and put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through and checking out on my fans, showing love and appreciation and also get to communicate with my fans better through discussions.

    • @toddrundgren34
      @toddrundgren34 Před 3 měsíci

      @@bettybennett1828 Thanks you for being an amazing fan
      I decided to take out some free time and put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through and checking out on my fans, showing love and appreciation and also get to communicate with my fans better through discussions.

    • @toddrundgren34
      @toddrundgren34 Před 3 měsíci

      @@bettybennett1828 Thanks you for being an amazing fan
      I decided to take out some free time and put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through and checking out on my fans, showing love and appreciation and also get to communicate with my fans better through discussions.

  • @charlenemack7040
    @charlenemack7040 Před rokem +49

    This man is a pure genius. Thank you Todd for all your wonderful music throughout the years. 😊❤

  • @karenalexander6518
    @karenalexander6518 Před 11 měsíci +8

    I was a teenager in the 70s, best time of my life

  • @carlmueller1104
    @carlmueller1104 Před 2 lety +13

    Loved The Midnight Special

    • @lordbison
      @lordbison Před rokem +4

      Me Too!
      I am Proud to be a 70’s Kid!

  • @bobbyw1510
    @bobbyw1510 Před rokem +73

    I play this every day at least twice! Stereo sound is PERFECT! A trip back 2 the 70's!

    • @brendasmith8203
      @brendasmith8203 Před rokem +2

      Me too ... 😊

    • @bobbyw1510
      @bobbyw1510 Před rokem

      @@brendasmith8203 🙌

    • @winros
      @winros Před rokem +2

      I can play the same song 50 times a day if I like! The song of the day everyday now is Abraham Martin and John and have you ever seen the rain! Everyday for a year at least! 😅

    • @bobbyw1510
      @bobbyw1510 Před rokem

      @@winros 😎 cool!

  • @drohegda
    @drohegda Před 11 měsíci +6

    Fabulous sung so Beautiful, it leaves you with a longing for an Era long gone. Thanks for the Video.

  • @yllenhoj
    @yllenhoj Před 5 dny +1

    Saw him at the Welmont in Montclair NJ last year. Still producing new songs ; a creative type person who reinvents himself daily. Inspired by

  • @kathywootton919
    @kathywootton919 Před 2 lety +71

    one of my all time favourite ballads! love Todd

  • @carajssavannahga8830
    @carajssavannahga8830 Před rokem +11

    I was 6 years old. and loved this song. Brings back memories.

    • @kellywhite3372
      @kellywhite3372 Před rokem +1

      Me too....6 yo.

    • @jackdavis8616
      @jackdavis8616 Před rokem +1

      I was 14 years young and still enjoy hearing this song by Todd Rundgren..

  • @mrluckyuncle
    @mrluckyuncle Před 6 měsíci +6

    Such a beautiful arrangement.

  • @susanindy6406
    @susanindy6406 Před 11 měsíci +10

    One of my favorite songs. ❤

  • @57Jimmy
    @57Jimmy Před rokem +54

    Tod and Gerry Rafferty both have such an amazing way to bring beautiful music and lyrics to brighten your soul like no one else!💕

    • @mjrussell414
      @mjrussell414 Před rokem +5

      Love Gerry Rafferty - have his cd in my truck on repeat.

    • @jimmercer2581
      @jimmercer2581 Před rokem +3

      Same here.... old Gerry was great... except for stiffing Rafael Ravenscroft on his sax solo on Baker Street...

  • @Miamiflow885
    @Miamiflow885 Před rokem +37

    Ever had a song in your head you couldnt remember, and wanted to hear again so bad? I just found it.

    • @axe2grind244
      @axe2grind244 Před rokem +4

      Underrated feeling lol. I love when that happens.

  • @jeffrailey
    @jeffrailey Před 11 měsíci +16

    Todd Rundgren is one of the most underrated musicians! He’s so creative and an innovative artist. He has influenced one of my favorite musicians…..Lenny Kravitz.
    😎🔥🥇

  • @dianepontious
    @dianepontious Před 11 měsíci +7

    3 Minutes and 58 seconds of Hello It’s Me and I’m time traveling back to the 70’s. No other song or voice can evoke those beautiful memories for me like Todd Rundgren can. Forever my favorite! Thank you Todd.❤

  • @johncervantes3666
    @johncervantes3666 Před 2 lety +83

    This guy is amazing. This song is awesome. Thanks for the music. God bless you.

    • @tenderpawsm473
      @tenderpawsm473 Před rokem +3

      Except he looked like a chick.

    • @joosepkaha1687
      @joosepkaha1687 Před rokem +1

      @@tenderpawsm473 He said no homo, I was there.

    • @ericseiz2014
      @ericseiz2014 Před rokem

      Tender Paws: 50 years ago this was accepted, now its banned throughout the US. They're burning this song! God bless America!

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před rokem

      @@tenderpawsm473no; that’s just your weird eyes and closed mindedness. It’s called Performance Art; get with the program!😅 Todd is 🥵.

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před rokem

      @@ericseiz2014 Praise the US for banning this song?! You’re crazy if you accept that far right fascist 💩. Bless you fragile little❄️.

  • @thatmushgirl
    @thatmushgirl Před 2 lety +26

    This is the song that made me fall in love with Todd. ❤️

  • @rayinpau.s.a.6351
    @rayinpau.s.a.6351 Před rokem +21

    A Timeless Masterpiece . The memories are endless with this Song ! Thank You Todd.

  • @candicewitzkoske3155
    @candicewitzkoske3155 Před dnem +1

    Great voice! Thanks for the music!!!

  • @planetlg
    @planetlg Před rokem +19

    This was one of the first songs I heard on the radio and I fell in love with it. I was 6 years old.