Todd Rundgren | Adam Carolla Show 12/13/2022
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- 00:00 Adam gives a recap of his packed weekend consisting of watching hours of volleyball and Seth MacFarlane’s Christmas party.
33:05 Chris presents some ‘Trending Topics’ including: R. Kelly saying he had nothing to do with a new album, Grant Wahl's brother blaming Qatar for the journalist's death, Zion Williamson closing out a game with a 360 windmill dunk, Elon Musk targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci in a tweet, and Elton John leaving Twitter.
01:01:10 Adam is joined by legendary musician, Todd Rundgren, to talk about his new album, ‘Space Force’ which he collaborated on with Sparks, The Roots, and Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen. Todd breaks down some of his past hits and recounts his experiences with Janis Joplin and John Lennon before telling the story of how he ended up the adopted father of Liv Tyler.
01:38:26 Gina Grad reports the news of the day including: Elon Musk getting booed by a crowd after Dave Chappelle brought him on stage, the Golden Globes announcing their 2022 nominations, Kanye being named 'Antisemite of the Year', and Dyson releasing air-purifying headphones.
Check out Todd Rundgren’s new album ‘Space Force’ wherever you find music
To see Todd Rundgren’s live dates visit Todd-Rundgren.com - Komedie
Todd is so patient. He continues to explain his career over and over again, always with such grace. He's a living legend.
Agreed. However, I certainly wish those who conduct interviews come up with some interesting and unique questions. Todd will certainly provide a thorough and thoroughly interesting answer. An interesting question, even if not a great one, was a question I heard asked [by Kasim Sulton if I remember correctly] was" Have you ever eaten a crayon?". I mean this guy doesn't seem to actually know when Todd was inducted into the RRHoF, nor his reason for his ambivalence about it. I don't know who Adam Carolla is, but I'm not impressed.
It's sicking to see these ignorant children speak with a legend. I mean it's really making me sick. I don't know if I can finish watching this interview.
@@UltraVTV420 Todd is not on the radar of the general music-loving public. His catalog is so very unique and unusual. But the questions were so very generic! Oh, well. At least they had him on and Adam seemed to really appreciate him. I just read a piece about Todd in this week's New Yorker Magazine. Brief but sweet.
@@chericercone2362I agree any expose for Todd is well needed and much deserved. But also agree with op, he’s explained his career with grace for the last 40 some odd years.
Love Todd Rundgren. Been listening to him for the past 45 years and he has always had a sound uniquely his own. Todd weaves his melodies like a fine tapestry. My favorite Rungren songs: Caravan and Can We Still Be Friends? 😊
Still waiting for him to find me a women. It's been 45 years. Please Todd, help me.
I just turned 64 on this day. I saw Todd and Utopia at San Diego State in 1984 or 1985 when I was in the Navy. They opened for The Tubes and I'll remember this concert until the end. Thanks for all the great music you gave us through the years. "Leroy, boy, is that you?" Thanks Todd.
That must have been the POV/Love Bomb tour. Two great albums that sadly bombed...
@@h.m.7218 Interesting, H.M. and Michael... I sort of just discovered this guy Fee Waybill on... um, CZcams. That must've been a wild show! Watched some interviews w/ Waybill and he seemed to be carping about Todd and the Love Bomb album, implying that it sort of put the kibosh on their career. But he did say he and Todd are on good terms. The first 7 or 8 albums I bought in high school were all Rundgren albums and my first show was the Initiation tour. Cheers
Still think it's cool that the first episode of That 70s Show was about getting to a Rundgren Concert.
I’m not familiar with the show or episode, but I guess I lived it, because the RA tour in ‘77 was one of my first handful of concerts, and it didn’t disappoint.
The young characters in that show never struck me as Todd fans. Todd fans are in a cult.
So much talent in that man, Todd Rundgren great interview
know todd, he's changed, globalist.a 2%er.hes family got saline.wont be in the kill off
I am sixty-seven years old and I am pleased to see that my lifelong admiration for Todd has not been misplaced.
MY favorite song by TR is "I Saw the Light". I saw the Paul Butterfield Band twice and JJ and Big Brother back in the late 60s early 70s. Man am I old! Great interview.
Todd Rundgren is such a mature, down-to-earth, reasonable man. The things he says about sacrifice and fatherhood are so spot on. I have new-found respect for him after watching this.
Huge Todd fan! Get it on
Todd is a musical genius. Thank you for having him as your guest. 👍
... but a political doofus, with the ol' reliable "team sports" mentality
@@nomennudum5270 I disagree with you. You obviously lean towards the Right perhaps?
@@cydppalley2644 see, right away...
Great interview with Todd getting him to open up.
Please have Todd Rundgren back again. Great dude, great interview.
Love Todd, brilliant man in every way
Todd has been my favorite artist since I was 11 years old. Have witnessed so many interviews and this one may be my favorite!
Love Todd but his TDS is so bizarre
I know, he needs to take a position one way or the other.. jesus🙄
@@stephenraymond8414, he's way too emotionally intelligent for this BS.
Sorry, but what is TDS? Trying to understand.
@@pjeffries301 Trump Derangement Syndrome?
@@pjeffries301 Trump Derangement Syndrome
Damn I gotta get into some Todd Rundgren. Total badass of a man!
He is an OG in so many ways.
Bang on the Drum is a serious banger. Love that song
I bought a copy of Something/Anything right after it’s release in 1972, with money from my first real paycheck. It’s my favorite album by anyone not called The Beatles. Thanks for a rare interview. I have only seen Todd one other time like this, in the Live at Daryl’s Place episode.
I've seen Todd twice. The first time when half the show was with a tape recorder, then with the band. The second time the Ra tour. Todd is my favorite album. Kind of lost track of him in later years. The NFL must owe him a lot of money.
As Todd says musicians get better. I started liking his stuff in the 80s and 90s. The Lairs is a really great album.
Apart from being a real music genius, he’s a gentleman.
Meet him and you are correct.
Great interview ! I just ordered one of Todd's greatest hits CD's . Great music!
Thx, guys. Especially enjoyed that interview with Todd.
My first listen to Todd was Utopia's "Set me Free". Awesome song and what a great voice. So glad he's still touring.
Kasim Sultan sings that song!! Also a great voice
Todd's references to Don, Jr. and Baron were so crucial to the interview. At least saintly Hunter Biden was left out of the conversation.. 😉
Also missed any mention of his sister's diary covering shower time with her father. Human of the Year, Rundgren was so concerned there, he likely assisted the FBI in tracking down the diary and the laptop.
Still touring, guess the TDS isn’t affected his voice. But a hint of LVS showing for sure.
@christopher Allen,
Lead Vocalist Syndrome
Like genital herpes, TDS never goes away. But, Valtrex can help you manage outbreaks.
Holy shit, it's Todd! I have never seen him speak in a interview.
What a cool guy, never knew much about Todd.
Been a follower of Todd since Nazz. I am so glad He never went the commercial route to music.
Todd Rundgren is the man! 😁
Todd is real folks. Gotta love him.🙏👍✌❤ Talking about Liv Tyler was noticeably tough for him . Todd IS a real man.
times ten.
Great interview..I'm in Maine..I know several of the parties involved...good people...
Great interview
Thanks
Adam, this man is a genius, it’s embarrassing how much you refer to other artists right at the beginning of the interview. He doesn’t need to be associated with anyone, he stands on his own, no where less than Elvis Presley or David Bowie. He is an artist true and true who has learned his work from every angle.
Adam dropped the ball on this interview.....Ill prepared for Todd interview. C'mon....be a pro.
@@jega157 yes exactly, you can see them looking for information on their computer as Todd is talking.
Love what Todd says about being a parent. It’s no great sacrifice to be there for your kids. Being a mother was the best thing I did. I unfortunately did get a divorce (he was cheating, I knew it, refused to say him explicitly being sexual to coworkers was okay), I couldn’t do it anymore. It was hard on my kids and honestly harder for me. The days they were with their dad were excruciating for me. When you’re a mom you never fathom you’ll miss a day in their life. Didn’t help he was immediately in a relationship with woman he “was definitely not” having an affair with and remarried shortly thereafter. I’m rambling on but what Todd said struck a nerve. Todd is a good guy. ❤
Great choice for a guest. Your best interview of 2022. Really enjoyed hearing Todd spill the beans. As some of us say, "Todd is Godd." Cheers!
Fine interview, and two things strike me… Gina tries to sound like Robin Quivers, which is a bit pathetic. Secondly, Todd, fuck you for insulting Baron Trump, who seems as though he wouldn’t hurt a flea. That said, Todd, you’re the greatest of musical geniuses spanning the past 100 years, at least, and I adore you. These last two things are not mutually exclusive. Compartmentalization is a wonderful thing, peeps.
Agreed. He just can’t help his political leanings coming out. And you’re going to pick on a teenager, Baron Trump, and not a word about Hunter Biden? You’re better than that, Todd!
If you wanted to talk about any politician’s offspring that is fucked up it’s Hunter Biden.
And shame on Adam for being asleep at the wheel. I think he didn’t want to engage Rundgren in any political banter.
@@DCToonTime Well said, mate.
Aceman calling it a “Cease & Assist” had me 😂
Haha!
Love Todd for music, life, everything. I was a fan since i was just a boy and saw a few of his concerts and was afraid to meet him because if he was a jerk, I'd have to throw away all the records, cd's, i met him finally in thr 80's and he was very nice, almost bashful, then i met him and Michelle a few times, both just extremely gracious, normal, nice people. Todd's music has been a foundation for many phases of my life. I couldn't live this guy more.
Great interview with Todd. When I was in my 20s I saw him for the first time in Indy in a club, the guys I was with talked me into knocking on his trailer after show. I’m thinking I’m not a groupie. I just love music. And I loved Todd’s music. So I knocked lightly not having a clue as to how I was gonna explain why I’m there (other than telling myself don’t make an ass out of yourself.). Well I was walking away when Todd opened the door. He just invited me in. His back up singer was there (eventually his wife). He didn’t ask why are you here so that hurdle was overcome. And yes I did make an ass out of myself. I rambled on about his music, something about Midnight special. Hell I don’t remember. They were so nice and gracious. I didn’t want to take up to much of their time so after awhile I asked if I could have an autograph. All I had in my purse to write on was a teeny phone/address book. He said “I’ll put it right by Lionel Ritchie.” I laughed thinking he thinks I’m a groupie and like pop (though I did LOVE the Commodores). Anyway maybe a week later I realized it was because his last name was R and so was Ritchie. Hahaha. He actually put it in the Qs by mistake. Anyway got to meet him and he and his lady friend were no nice as idiotic as I must’ve sounded. Still got that address book somewhere…
Btw despite my feelings, I truly tried to have a “can’t we Still be Friends” relationship with my ex. Unfortunately no. He smeared me and did things to hurt our kids because he knew it would hurt me. Wow. I need to go see my counselor. Didn’t mean to make this all about me but here I am. Love that song and totally agree with lyrics. But sometimes it’s not possible. There. Made it about Todd
The Bowie tribute Rundgren did with Adrain and those guys was superb.
He used to have that kind of persona when he first started out with the make up face and style.
Huge Todd fan , but disappointed at his stance regarding Trump supporters.
He doesn't like Trump. So what.
@@recordhead is probably irrational based on lies the media has cooked up..
Exaggeration.. but it's interesting how as time goes by these people are slowly being proven right on many of these issues
We'll see
"Huge Todd fan" as in you still follow his career? Or "huge" fan of the hits from your era? Nothing wrong with the later but a HUGE fan, stays a fan. Todd is not a Trump fan. The song Tin Foil Hat from White Knight is about Trump. It's a great song. Here's a quote from Todd “If you’re a Trump supporter, don’t come to my show, because you won’t have a good time; you will likely be offended”
This man wrote the whole Swing To The Right album with Utopia, as well as Who’s Sorry Now, Bread, Compassion, and The Individualist album and you’re surprised he doesn’t like the Republican party and its uber rich mega mogul talking head? Surprised that you enjoy his music while disagreeing with his politics when half his songs represent ideals that are in direct opposition to the Trump administrations goals.
@@paints_his_shirt_red He told them not to attend his concerts.
Love the show 1
I missed meeting him in Woodstock the town in NY state he had just left Andy Robinson's studio about 30 minutes ago at the time 🇺🇸🎸🦅😎 great musician
Whenever I hear Bang the Drum when I watch the packers, I hope Todd is getting a paycheck
I put up Christmas listening to your Friday show, thanks for the company
Fantastic
Best interview ever.
Rundgren is so normal & nice!
🏆 Chris dresses like a professional and doesn’t interrupt or cackle…(looking at you : unmade-bed Gina 🧐) 😂😂😂
We need an annoying ear shattering cackle-off, Gunt, Kamala and sHillary
Don't know if he mentioned this but Todd's wife has a restaurant restaurant in Princeville, Kauai. Went there last year. Was hoping to see him, but we didn't :/
I did see Bethany Hamilton surfing in Hanalei bay. That was pretty awesome
It is hurtful. Todd is my favorite of all time - he's a wonder to me since about 1970. I was 7. 59 years old now. My young adult daughters (age 22) now share the love and respect for his music, and will carry it on. He gave us these gifts, and I gave it to my kids. I can separate the differing world views between myself and this artist, and I wish he could too. He must not understand that kind people with huge hearts and love for the world can see things differently. It's very conflicting to me daily, to be honest, as I will not stop listening to his music, and singing his praises regardless. He's the only one I'd care to see in concert again in these weird times. But I don't want my heart broken in person. The words in his song "Parallel Lines" sum it up, I guess. Beautiful song. But sad.
What views were hurtful? ( I'm only 10 minutes into the interview.)
You’re the same age. Turned 59 in July. Class of ‘81. Todd came into my life around then. So many cool kids in my high school were (and still are) super fans.
I think I got ya. It's funny. When I first heard him talking there at the end I couldn't tell where he was going. Had to listen a second time.
I felt the way you do about Joni Mitchell last year when she called for her music to be pulled from Spotify over Rogans comments (which turned out to be correct, depending on if you believe the Israeli study).
This woman wrote :both sides now' which I believe are the best lyrics ever written and they perfectly describe my changing perspective from tribal conservative to fierce anti tribal moderate. Such a shame to see.
Agreed. Todd is a great guy but like most liberals never criticizes anyone with a D after their name. For example, when talking about the children of politicians he mentions Baron Trump, who for all intents is a well adjusted teen, also Marjorie Taylor Green’s kids. But not one mention of the behemoth of Presidential offspring, Hunter Biden. What sort of parenting produces such a corrupt and perverted individual? THAT is your prime example of a messed up offspring of someone in politics.
@@DCToonTime agreed. I hate when tribalists turn a blind eye to the their own garbage. At least be consistent
Dear Adam...Spend an evening on CZcams and experience many, many Todd-related videos, live concert footage, songs, albums, archival stuff, interviews, documentaries, etc., etc. You might especially enjoy his 2017 10-day stint as an artist-in-residence at Notre Dame, where he worked with all sorts of young musicians, culminating in a concert of all-Rundgren tunes. Todd also watched the Irish win a football game and sang the fight song. Fantastic stuff!
Really interesting guest. Love some of Rundgren's tunes but I now like him as a dude even more.
I've been to his house on Kauai (he was on the road with Ringo) but Michelle invited me over. They own a cool bar named Tiki Iniki.
I've been banging my drum for 45 years. Thx for Bat. 1977 best record ever.. RIP Meat.
it was going well till the TDS kicked in ,good grief it give it a rest ,Trump.Trump. Trump . living rent free!!
He just can't help it. It's really sad. He's brighter than that. I lost a lot of respect for him calling out a teen, Barron Trump, but not even mentioning Hunter Biden. If you're going to mtalk about f*cked up political offspring, Hunter is the poster child. But he has a D after his name, so it's hand's off.
Todd is a unique talent and has penned some of the most beautiful songs of all time.
Absolutely love Todd/Utopia
I wonder which way he leans politically 😂
It's not a mystery. Look on CZcams, Todd was a frequent guest on Bill Maher's original _Politically Incorrect_ decades ago.
Yes and just like every liberal they never call out their own. Rundgren mentions a teenager in Baron Trump but leaves out the most fucked up offspring of any current politician, Hunter Biden.
to the left
Can We Still Be Friends....Saw the Light.
Those are my jams👍
Superb. Especially I Saw the Light.
I enjoyed Adam estimating that party as at at least $100k. It's more like at least $1mil as described haha nice downplay
F TODD!
Gina's two favorite topics...food and trans culture.
And don’t forget her self. That’s her true favorite topic never have. I heard anybody more excited to talk about themselves and to show pictures of themselves and to brag about themselves. Self-confidence is good but come on now.
btw, you know that she's...shhh... jewish? she doesn't want people to point it out but she shoehorns it into every conversation.
And Dolly Parton
And her disappointment that her and her mid husband can't afford a house in the most expensive housing market in the country., all while being Jewish.
I know this is so unimportant but I've stupidly LOOOOOONG wondered why Adam is the only one sitting down. I surmise it's because it's his show since BOTH Gina & Bald Bryan are standing.
Hey, Todd, worry more about Hunter and less about Don Jr. or Barron.
Exactly. He is being played/brainwashed like every other liberal. Thought he was brighter than that. Sadly, probably all jabbed up as well. To think that Democrats are ALWAYS the good guys and Republicans are always bad is naive at best. Open Your Eyes.
I saw the light was one of the greatest songs of that time.
Love you Todd
26:07 Todd says that you don't talk about politicians kids, then proceeds to bring up trump's minor kid, then wonders if he is at a school with "other pricks". Pure class.
And doesn't have a negative word to say about Hunter (as someone else pointed out).
And also chastises John Lennon in the same interview where he contridicts himself. Picks on a teen but it's hands off with mega creep and pedo Hunter Biden.
Awesome his kids, just like Todd, went there own way. As a parent that is what you should do.
Does anyone remember the original Mangria recipe? I think it’s been scrubbed from the internet.
...i just remember it had a healthy amount codeine in it
the Todd interview was great but the rest of the show is ok
"George Harrison's solo shit is so much better."
If Im not mistaken Joplin lived In an victorian house between Corte Madera & larkspur Not Mill valley which is north of those 2 towns .all In marin county ca...back in the day when marin was kinda cool!..Id rather have these interviewers ask T.R. about the great musicians hes work with Such AS Steve hillage from Gong Or his situation with Roger Powell?
Grad of Upper Darby High School. And don’t you forget it.
I could not love Todd Rundgren more - so much talent AND sanity (vis a vis child rearing etc)
I wish an interviewer would ask what a producer actually does in recording. I've never heard it explained.
Produces
@@Twobarpsi brilliant. Like a consultant consults
triple5 it’s different in each situation. Sometimes plays bass and gives input on composition. Sometimes gets coffee and gives counseling. Often times sets scheduling and logistics as well as cat herding.
google it
There's many parts to being a producer.
One is to make sure that stuff actually gets recorded, rather than the band just sitting around doing drugs.
Another is to direct the cohesive sound of the album and to make sure it's well recorded.
Todd's most famous production, Meatloaf's _Bat Out of Hell,_ Todd directed the band, played guitar, did most of the background vocals, and did all the arrangements. Jim Steinman wrote the songs, but could not actually write music, and according to Meatloaf, Steinman would *hum* what he wanted to Todd, who would turn it into actual band arrangements.
With XTCs _Skylarking,_ Todd picked all the songs from a bunch of demos, arranged them into an order that made sense. Andy Partridge got all miffed because Todd picked songs that were actually written by another member of the band. (And he was annoyed that Todd was so much _better_ at sarcasm than he was.)
With other albums, like the one for the _Tubes,_ Todd wrote songs for the band, and recorded guide vocals to give them an idea exactly what it should sound like.
As Todd told more than one of the bands that he was working with, _"If you know what you want, I can get it for you. If you don't know what you want, I can do it for you."_
Team Rundgren! class of 76...
Adam is generally a smart guy but he clearly has no clue whom he is speaking with. Todd nevertheless gives him a great interview.
right now, in this moment in time..let Warren Buffett be Our temporaryl eader in the interim . Think about it ❤️🌿
What’s with Carolla’s eyes being closed 50% of the show?
He is transitioning into a turtle, I expect the announcement with preferred pronouns any day now.
Sudden death- poisoned by cup, or poisoned by spike, things that make you go hmmm
Dolly Parton R&R. Dolly the real rebel. I knew it because I played it backwards.
she got some skills. mustve got it from ol' granddad
I despise Gina but when Adam goes on about "fat chix"... I feel for her ...which hurts coz there's alota her
He does it every day. I love it. But he’s trying to combat her ego. I have never seen a woman, especially her age put up a picture of herself and say look at me aren’t I hot and be serious. She needs that balloon popped. Pun intended.
I am a foremost lifelong Rundgren fan, and have a CZcams channel where I do a lot of reproducing his piano tracks. He is my musical idol and he has a brilliant mind, obviously. Alas, I don't like his kneejerk lefty politics, and calling Baron Trump's dad a "prick" on a national interview is...well, hypocritical. I thought you cared about the fatherhood thing, Todd, huh? It's a good lesson in it being always better NOT to know of an artist's personal opinions. That said, it was a mostly insightful interview, and Todd proves himself very wise in most instances. Nevertheless, I'm sure it is very easy to be wealthy and live in Hawaii while the rest of America's average folks are getting ripped off for food and gas and rent and have to watch an idiot senile Biden wage stupid wars and allow millions of unvetted illegals into the country, all of which is costing taxpayers billions -- the same taxpayers who are paying $19 a pound for a cut of meat.
Poets never find their epitome till they are dead, like a musician . You will never see your top.
You forgot about UTOPIA Adam
There's no way this dude isn't Liv Tyler's biological father.
💯.
Exactly
what I've been saying for years❣
Always, also, curious if there was
a paternity test. 🌌
Love Bald and Gina!!
Seems to be....
This is unbelievable how ill informed and ignorant these hosts are. WOW! Not sure if I can make it to the end of this interview.
Where did they find these people? How are they in this position? Yikes!
Really trashing those bigger woman here.
Stfu is a great song
🤙🏼
Ok enough with the volleyball crying 😢. That’s what you get for having kids!!
It's Christmas time so I identify as chocolate and my pronouns are her/shey.
Katz... I'm sure he's fast n loose with the truth
There's a way to stop 360 windmill dunks in the final seconds of a game... That said. If you choose NOT to defend against such things, then you likely weren't impacted by such "poor gamesmanship".
Maverick was not that good..😂
T-Run wasn't what I thought. A complete person. Delta Fu.
I only want Ducky to do the autopsy