Episodes
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TRAVELING RIVERSIDE BLUES
Playing a Telecaster and layering the sound, Rundgren charges aggressively through Johnson’s repertoire, and, like Clapton, he pulls off the vocals without sounding out of his element. Will blues diehards find Rundgren’s homage compelling? Unlikely. After all, countless musicians have paid…
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'KINDHEARTED WOMAN' BLUES
Rundgren tips his hat not only to 'Robert Johnson' but to his ’60s British blues-rock disciples — Eric Clapton and John Mayall, for instance. Raucously electric versions of “Dust My Broom,” “Traveling Riverside Blues” and “Kindhearted Woman Blues" reveal the impact that albums by Mayall’s...
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FREEDOM FIGHTERS
1999's 'City in My Head' is, finally, as close to a perfect Utopia compilation as can exist outside a mix-tape or homemade CDR. http://www.musoscribe.com/essays/todd_rundgren.shtml
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FREAK PARADE
Rundgren did the impossible with this album (Todd Rundgren's Utopia), topping nearly every other prog band out there in terms of instrumental dexterity and epic scope. Without ignoring the other incredibly-talented members, this is really the album that makes Todd Rundgren a god to me, even if I...
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INTRO/MISTER TRISCUITS
5.0 out of 5 stars August 1975, October 25, 2010 By Dark Star - The Other One This album 'Another Live' was recorded on the tour promoting Todd's Initiation album, features Utopia with two new members Roger Powell and John "Willie" Wilcox as well as featuring back up singers from David Bowie's...
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THE SPARK OF LIFE
ATTN: PHILADELPHIANS, you'll be in for a treat when you See and Hear this song at the Keswick tonight! 'THE SPARK OF LIFE' Enjoy! Bob
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SONS OF 1984
"Open your eyes and see The world I couldn't change for you Reach out your hand and take The world that will belong to you. We were on our way to a better day And the spirit was in us all But as time went by we fell by the wayside Maybe you'll be the last to fall. You are the only ones There is...
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TIME HEALS
On CD, 'Healing's calming effect is dissipated somewhat because the bonus 7" single "Time Heals" is added at the end. It's presence makes it clear that 'Healing' was intended as an album unto itself, without much in the way of singles. In this context, it may reduce the lasting 'spiritual...
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SHINE
also by TR from the album 'HEALING'!
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COMPASSION
Side 1 of 'Healing' danced from synthesized hymn (Flesh) to children's fable (Golden Goose) via sweet soul balladry, 'COMPASSION'... Throughout, Rundgren's melodicism remained intact. Peter Doggett 'Mojo Magazine'
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HEALER
"It said, "It's time to make the world a little wiser. There are enough destroyers and criticizers. The world needs a Healer, healer." http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/healing/id100982539
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DON'T YOU EVER LEARN
from the album 'TODD'! http://www.last.fm/user/Crustclock/journal/2009/08/03/2wxpss_todd_rundgren_-_todd._my_review. Though one has to be in the mood to appreciate Todd's wide spectrum of musical styles, It is this variety which makes it such a fine showcase of Rundgren’s talents and the crowning...
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MERCENARY
'Close your eyes and plug your ears and turn away I will execute the task without dismay Just leave upon the table what you've agreed to pay Then tell me How do you like me now? How do you like me now?'
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TODAY
'Let's get it All out in the open. Somebody call and make it happen. In the boardroom, on the backstreets. Hugs and kisses, knives or axes. Why not here, why not now? Why not here, why not now? Why not 'TODAY' (Todd Rundgren)
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MANUP
Saving the best to last, the final three tracks drive the album home in some style. 'Mountaintop' is tailor made for live performance with its massed guitars and super catchy "higher higher" refrain in the chorus. 'Panic' is classic Rundgren with its whip smart time changes and vocal hooks, and…
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CANT STOP RUNNING
Not many people are aware that Todd Rundgren's song 'Can't Stop Running' from Nearly Human was the runner up theme song for the 1988 Summer Olympics, finishing 2nd to Whitney Houston. It should have been 1st.
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UNLOVED CHILDREN
Nearly Human finds Rundgren at the top of his game as a performer, producer and songwriter, sustaining his momentum in a way he hadn't for nearly a full decade. Featuring his Outstanding guitar playing in "Unloved Children"
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WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS
http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/r/rundgrentodd-bestlive2005.shtml This release, titled Best of Todd Rundgren Live features concert recordings of most of Rundgren's best-loved songs from various concerts spanning the last 25 years. Two tracks are from '04's The Liars: a down-and-funky…
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HURTING FOR YOU
http://www.amazon.com/Hermit-Mink-Hollow-Todd-Rundgren/dp/B0000032PB/ref=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1198878862&sr=8-4 If you have never heard Todd, this would be a good choice to start your journey with one of America's most talented artists.
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DETERMINATION
http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7200959/a/Hermit+Of+Mink+Hollow.htm From: cduniverse.com HERMIT OF MINK HOLLOW is one of Todd Rundgren's Best pop albums.
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FADE AWAY
http://wm06.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:k9foxqy5ld6e It makes sense that The Hermit of Mink Hollow — his first full-fledged solo album since Initiation, if you discount the half-cover/half-original Faithful — finds Rundgren in his pop craftsman persona. The difference is, he's…
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BUFFALO GRASS
Just had to hear this song again. Since I'm going to see Todd this Sunday Night at 'The Birchmere' in Alexandria, VA. And it's the 1st song in the Set List. Enjoy!
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BLEEDING
'The Ballad of Todd Rundgren' eschews much of the musical experimentation of Rundgren's debut and is essentially a straight-ahead pop album. But it's a superlative pop album and, in my opinion, one of the best titles in Rundgren's large catalog. I love the cover art — it's a photo of Todd sitting...
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INITIATION
I am only One more, standing at the door, waiting for, the Worlds 'INITIATION' to Todd Rundgren's music. Ringo Starr stated it Best when he was quoted as saying 'Todd Rundgren' is Years and years ahead of Everyone else implementing 'New Music Technologies'.
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THE DEATH OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
Long before these guitar 'Tapping' guitar players came on the scene playing all their 'SAME' Sounding guitar solos, such as Eddie Van Halen. There was 'THE DEATH OF ROCK AND ROLL' by the 'REAL' Guitar Master, you know who, by NOW! Sorry, Eddie, Guitar Tapping was 1st performed by 'Harvey Mandel'…
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BIRTHDAY CAROL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. RUNDGREN. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Rundgren Birth name Todd Harry Rundgren Born June 22, 1948 (1948-06-22) (age 59) Origin Upper Darby, PA, USA Genre(s) Rock, Pop Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer, Video Director and Engineer, Computer Programmer...
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THE LAST RIDE
Hi Barney, Thanks for the E-mail. Actually it got me thinking as to what my personal Todd favorite guitar solo may be as well. One of my all time personal Fave Todd guitar solos, especially seeing him perform it Live is also from the Todd 'Todd' cd. Another quite Exquisite one, as you say. 'THE...
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I THINK YOU KNOW
You’re not a Todd Rundgren fan by any chance, Bubb? I’ll add my absolute fave Rundgren Guitar solo to the list: “I Think You Know” from Todd. Quite exquisite. Barney http://mog.com/Barney_Hoskyns
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THE IKON
From the Website article: http://www.seaoftranquility.org/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=113 “The Ikon” is Progressive Rock at its finest, bringing to the table the fusion muscle of bands such as the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever, as well as prog legends such as Yes, ELP, Camel…
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NUMBER 1 LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR
The album 'Todd' is by far my fave... time stops, a light goes on a thundering head and no body washed up and woke up on the beach seaside breakfast with tender egg on white sand legs long and tan without a break even to the neck suddenly, simultaneously an eclipse and a snowfall flakes mest...
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UTOPIA
Yes, one of the Greatest Live recordings I've ever heard and you'll ever here. Right up there with 'The Allman Brothers' Live recording 'Live At Filmore East'. It also just so happens to have been recorded from 'The Allman Brothers' home base in Atlanta, GA. at the 'Fox Theatre'. Todd, certainly...
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DEVIL'S BITE
Todd's as interested in sound as he is in song and while he would later pursue these tendencies to extremes, Runt finds him learning how to create an effective sound with the studio, which may be the reason why the album runs the gamut from power pop rockers like "DEVIL'S BITE" All the details...
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BROKE DOWN AND BUSTED
Reluctant to start a full-fledged solo career after leaving the Nazz, Todd Rundgren formed Runt, a band that was a front for what was in effect a solo project. Such isolationism lends Runt its unique atmosphere -- it is the insular work of a fiercely talented artist finally given the opportunity…
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SOME PEOPLE
Here's one of my Personal Faves from 'NAZZ III' 'SOME PEOPLE'
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KIDDIE BOY
'Kiddie Boy' sung by Todd with the Michael Bloomfield blues influenced Guitar Leads played to perfection by noneother than Todd Rundgren, of course!
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BACK OF YOUR MIND
There's so many great songs on the 1st 'NAZZ' cd that it was difficult to decide which ones to post without posting the cd in it's entirety. But this next song won out: 'BACK OF YOUR MIND' simply because Todd sings some Lead vocals and plays some Clapton Cream style Guitar Leads.
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OPEN MY EYES
Of course, no Todd Rundgren Retrospective would be complete without listening to Todd with some of his first bands. I don't have any Woody's Truckstop but I do have the: 'THE NAZZ' and that is a Good Thing, of course! Here's their Classic 'OPEN MY EYES' (from their 1st cd 'Nazz')
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INTERNATIONAL FEEL
'Wait Another Year, UTOPIA is here and there's always 'more'. 'INTERNATIONAL FEEL'
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WHEN THE SHIT HITS THE FAN/SUNSET BLVD.
After listening to 'Shit Hits The Fan'/Sunset Blvd' you'll understand why the cd its from is called 'A Wizard A True Star' Not only is this cd in my top 10 Best Cd's of all time. It's included in coutnless others. Including 'The Guardian' in London. They don't call Todd R. 'A Wizard A True Star'...
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FOREVER NOW
The Psychedelic Furs 'Forever Now' About this CD Likely exercising the same controlling approach that he was notorious for, from his work with every act from the New York Dolls to XTC, Todd Rundgren brought in legendary backup vocal duo Flo and Eddie as well as a cellist, two horn players...
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RUN AND RUN
RUN AND RUN also from 'Forever Now' by the Psychedelic Furs!
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DANGER
Another Production gem from Todd Rundgren. 'Forever Now' by the 'Psychedelic Furs'. Starting with their Classic song: 'DANGER' also featured in my NFL Sports Blog at http://bobcerm.blogdrive.com
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PUBLIC SERVANT
Rundgren gets 'Politically Correct' on this song about Corrupt politicians. And you guesed it. He's Correct! Listen to the Amazing guitar near the end & Prairie Prince, (The Tubes drummer's) incomparable sounding Drums.
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HAPPENINGS TEN YEARS TIME AGO
Here's Rundgren's classic cover of the Classic Song 'HAPPENINGS TEN YEARS TIME AGO' by the Yardbirds featuring 'Jeff Beck'.
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SOMEDAY WE'LL KNOW
Hall & Oates amazing cover of the ‘New Radical’s song “Someday We’ll Know”) w Todd sharing Lead Vocals. See if you can figure out who's singing at any given time Todd Or Daryl Hall? Have fun trying to figure it out! If these guys Hall & Rundgren aren't 2 of the Best vocalists of all time I don't...
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MORE
After listening to this NEW CARS song with Todd, I guarantee you'll want 'MORE'! And you can forget about Ric Ocasek! EXCELLENT!
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WARM
Todd as the new lead singer of The New Cars from their recent cd 'It's Alive"!
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CAN T STOP THE MUSIC
With all due respect to John Oates, I just had to post his best song on 'War Babies' too! 'CAN T STOP THE MUSIC' Good job here, Oates! Great song!
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70 S SCENARIO
Daryl Hall's Quote in the liner notes from their cd ' THE ATLANTIC COLLECTION ' says that he Loved Todd's guitar playing in this song! Glad you could Join The Club! Daryl. I couldn't agree more! Kudos to you on your Lyrics in this song as well, Daryl Hall.
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