Michael was that you? It happened at 9:38 in the show did Facist Christ and then Worldwide Epiphany last saw him do that at Roseland in NYC December 4,1993. Been 31 years I last saw him do that but it was worth waiting for! Todd had Prairie Prince on keyboards and Kasim Sulton on bass. Great show folks catch this tour people!
I am listening in 24 a graduate of 1974 my favorite song hello its me played it over and over again on my record player he made a lot of beautiful love songs ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
This is one of my favorite music performances ever on Letterman. Such a great song, played and executed with passion. I never tire of watching this clip (though I wish there was a clearer transfer here on youtube).
I've always felt that Todd's skills as a vocalist peaked in the early-90s, and maybe skills as a songwriter, as well. That's saying something because he was king of the 70s.
+bungalowmo AND remember when we could actually see and hear live musicians on TV giving superb LIVE performances without lip-synching or autotune, of intelligent, thoughtfully composed, artistically realized music?
RnR Hall of Fame owes this guy big time. Couple of slugs of Bushmills and his pipes were primed. I can’t count how many times I have seen him solo or with Utopia.
So true I saw him I'm not kidding you did some work with him never mind but I saw him in Apple valley zoo in Minnesota and you know that's children and happy and animals and it was so pretty it was just perfect that was like a little Utopia
Yes. This period and that band captured on nearly human Tokyo- was without hyperbole- epic in every imaginable musical dimension. It was a special moment in time - thankfully recoded well for future generations. So damn brilliant. Should do a duo tour with Michelle as he is getting older.
Been listening since 74... I waa working on a song of my own, thought whTs that lil pluck trik Knopler does, as always 3 hrs later i remember how amazing he is. So as i always do to clear my head, of course Todd.. an ad pops up mid song.. Todd Uptown theatre Napa the 28th. I have gig Thursday Saturday Sunday.. Bam im so excited.. been like 4yrs, longest ive gone without a good dose of Todd, dont vare ehat the lineup or setlists are.. sure id love everyone including hello people.. I played range war for him once after a show at the coach house in san juan saw all10 Roxy' shows back to bars at least 4 venues in cleveland Pittsburgh its a lotta years a lotta places lotta years. Did a some stupid podcast with Wayne (Flaming lips) dude asked him if he was a cult band like todd rundgren. Lmao.. wayne laughed and said do you mean did i go through a door he opened for all of us, yes.. was nice talking to you got up and left. Im rxcited, vant wait
Such a great period for Todd - brings back many bittersweet memories for me - I love you Michelle and I always been a Blond lover but the brunette just drives me crazy...
Right up to the band I mean that's not his band That's the king of Ging walked in there with this Gauss and blew that room away just like flipping he always does.
Left to right: Jenny Muldaur, Michelle Grey (aka Mrs. Rundgren), and Shandi Sinnamon. According to Wikipedia, Ms. Sinnamon died on 4 July, 2024. For much more of those three plus a great concert see Todd's 1990 'Nearly Human' tour video, which can be found right here on TH-cam.
Had a chance to interactive circle where you just say Todd play that one and it's a round circle and he's in the middle and controls everything of course the wizard and oh my gosh pretty virtual cool real live audience spontaneous automatic unbelievable tide he is the second coming my second wind to put that
Who is listening 2024 ❤
Me!!
I’m listening and going to see The Hermit Of Mink Hollow on 5/17 here in Charlotte!
Saw the show in Charlotte 5/17/24. One of the best concerts I've ever seen.
Michael was that you? It happened at 9:38 in the show did Facist Christ and then Worldwide Epiphany last saw him do that at Roseland in NYC December 4,1993. Been 31 years I last saw him do that but it was worth waiting for! Todd had Prairie Prince on keyboards and Kasim Sulton on bass. Great show folks catch this tour people!
@@johnschaefer2238 Yeah I saw him on the Accapella tour in mid 80's too. Incredible !!
The layering of vocals is utterly unique to Todd Rundgren. Absolutely original.
Always loved how much Dave loved Todd.
Nearly Human is a masterpiece. Every song is brilliant.
It sure is! I even bought cassette tapes on sale and gave them to friends to turn them on to Todd's awesome repertoire.
I am listening in 24 a graduate of 1974 my favorite song hello its me played it over and over again on my record player he made a lot of beautiful love songs ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
The greatest American musical artist of the last 50 years.
This is one of my favorite music performances ever on Letterman. Such a great song, played and executed with passion. I never tire of watching this clip (though I wish there was a clearer transfer here on youtube).
And David Letterman's band was beyond great.
FANtastic...! My Todd
Not arguable. Greatest songwriter of all time.
May be the most talented musician of all time
Arguably the greatest songwriter of all time. And with golden pipes.
The Galaxy of only a few musical galaxies
I've always felt that Todd's skills as a vocalist peaked in the early-90s, and maybe skills as a songwriter, as well. That's saying something because he was king of the 70s.
Todd Rundgren... what a gift to the world. :)
His music saved my life. I want to die right now, but I did then, too; but I’m glad I stayed then, and I hope to be glad again.
@Steven G Thanks for the comment, Steven. People like you make life better!
@@roberttippett3733- Thank you! 😎
Applies in 2021 as always ‼ TR ahead of the times.. And I miss David Letterman..
I miss letterman what a beautiful bunch of poo now. Saw Todd still great. Voice wonderful
Perfect live "Waiting Game".
One hell of a performance!
Sweet and soulful and an amazing man ,he's a GIVER Artist in residence , Spirit Of Harmony and the gift he gives us by just singing !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
True talent these songs last forever
Extradonary artist .
Difficult to sing live but he nails it.
The Waiting Game is his real masterpiece🎵
Awesome stuff.
Dave was always such a huge fan of Todd and had him back countless times over the years.
Todd is God. One who we can hear.
Todd Rundgren is the greatest all around AMERICAN BORN musician ever.
And Frank Zappa a composer fr Baltimore and like Todd could play 15 instruments and never did drugs
Lyrics to Todd's song Change Myself are BEYOND point👌
Well said
Remember when people actually could sing? If not....play this again.
+bungalowmo AND remember when we could actually see and hear live musicians on TV giving superb LIVE performances without lip-synching or autotune, of intelligent, thoughtfully composed, artistically realized music?
Couldn’t agree more. His voice still sounds great today. Love the man and love his body of work.
Amen
The best
RnR Hall of Fame owes this guy big time. Couple of slugs of Bushmills and his pipes were primed. I can’t count how many times I have seen him solo or with Utopia.
Todd is timeless and brilliant
You hit the point, Todd can sing!
kick ass ! period . a superstar
Great songs, great music, great performance. Genius of TR...man he could write some great music!
When Todd recorded nearly human, he was at his absolute peak as a performer on stage. I've seen every tour since 74,it never got better than this!
I love change the world and not change Todd.
I love parallel lines and so many other size and not change tired but change the world not change Todd
So true I saw him I'm not kidding you did some work with him never mind but I saw him in Apple valley zoo in Minnesota and you know that's children and happy and animals and it was so pretty it was just perfect that was like a little Utopia
Yes. This period and that band captured on nearly human Tokyo- was without hyperbole- epic in every imaginable musical dimension. It was a special moment in time - thankfully recoded well for future generations. So damn brilliant. Should do a duo tour with Michelle as he is getting older.
If deserted on an island Nearly Human would be a must have cd for my survival
Grew up on the Runt. One of the best voices your going to hear. Go team Rundgren.
I've never seen this and I LOVE "Change Myself" and the whole 2nd Wind album. 💘💘💘💘💘
Excellent lyrics
That was really wonderful, especially Change Myself.
Just beautiful!
I've always thought Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall were musical twins -- separated at birth. Remarkable how much their songs sound alike.
Hope you've been able to check out "Daryl's House?" Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall singing together.
Philly guys, they had similar influences.
@@HeatherS__ Philly Soul and Rock and Roll. Great combo!
I suspect Todd might have worked with DH in the studio.
@@pilljr.3331 Todd produced Hall and Oates 'War Babies' album from 1974.
I love watching Michelle in this song. I love knowing how their story finds its happily ever after. It just makes me smile all over.
Whatchu talkin bout??
@@BigSunn0 Todd’s wife is the blonde backup singer
Are they still together?
@@mikejensen3911 what? Do you mean, Todd and Michelle Rundgren? Yes, of course they're still together. They've been married for 20+ years.
Man, she was such a cutie-pie back then!
A time when people could write and perform good music.
and he still does!
2023 and Todd still nails it!
I’ve always thought that Todd was a pretty man but in this video … WOW! Beautiful man, epic voice, sooo Todd! ❤
I love watching Michelle in these vids; she is clearly besotted with Todd - so glad they are still a couple
yeah she's vibing. i love them
I have loved Todd since “Hello It’s Me”! We are both Upper Darby High graduates.. him in ‘66 and me in ‘70!
Genius at work!
Been listening since 74...
I waa working on a song of my own, thought whTs that lil pluck trik Knopler does, as always 3 hrs later i remember how amazing he is.
So as i always do to clear my head, of course Todd.. an ad pops up mid song.. Todd Uptown theatre Napa the 28th. I have gig Thursday Saturday Sunday..
Bam im so excited.. been like 4yrs, longest ive gone without a good dose of Todd, dont vare ehat the lineup or setlists are.. sure id love everyone including hello people..
I played range war for him once after a show at the coach house in san juan saw all10 Roxy' shows back to bars at least 4 venues in cleveland Pittsburgh its a lotta years a lotta places lotta years.
Did a some stupid podcast with Wayne (Flaming lips) dude asked him if he was a cult band like todd rundgren. Lmao.. wayne laughed and said do you mean did i go through a door he opened for all of us, yes.. was nice talking to you got up and left.
Im rxcited, vant wait
One of the greats in superb unique music.
I adore this guy
I cried my eyes out when he played a medley of Marvin Gay songs in concert
Hahaha the spot light at the end is on Todd's wife!
2021 still Agree..‼
このlettermanでのパフォーマンス、どちらもgoodです♪この頃のトッドはソウルに接近したサウンドを追求していて、本来のボーカリストとしての魅力が全面に出ていて、とてもカッコいいです(^^)
Philly influence here... 'listen and you'll hear it. I absolutely love this... 'been a fan since "Runt" days...
Thought the same thing-incredible composition!👍
This is in the dictionary under Blue Eyed Soul...
Incredible.
Todd = Brilliant !!!
Boy that really took off half way through, damn!!!!
this was Todd at his absolute creative apogee... Vince sounded awesome on the keys too.
So damn good
This performance is such a classic!!.. Shandi Sinnamon thou.. Wasn't she stunning...vocally.
Loved watching Letterman, especially when Todd was on.
Awesome...
Was this the show where Dave became excited about the background singers and they returned for the remainder of the week?
Total Magic > so much fun & life!
Always have loved him!
Good Songs...
I am 74 graduate loved hello it's me
Awesome!
I love "I Saw the Light" because I actually had that experience. It was with a close friend.
Such a great period for Todd - brings back many bittersweet memories for me - I love you Michelle and I always been a Blond lover but the brunette just drives me crazy...
Awesomeness ♥️🕊
Love rundgren!!
I miss Todd eyes, he always wears shades these days.
Thanks again!
I Love Todd!
I remember Dave being so infatuated with Todds backup singers, he kept them on the show for the week.
Love Todd’s Fab Tuneage
Rocks!
Love the todd
The Great Todd...
Good Song.
Is that Vince Welnick on the keyboards?
+Stefan Olofsson yes it is
Believe so yes. And Paul Shaffer is in there too lending a hand :)
Fist show 74, countles more.. genres to many to count.. todd is in a class all by himself.
Siempre me ha vuelto loco como mete las segundas voces, los coros.
Es pura orfebrería musical.😖
AMEN
Mo did you help build the Tiki Thaini ?????????
Right up to the band I mean that's not his band That's the king of Ging walked in there with this Gauss and blew that room away just like flipping he always does.
No one does the hand jive gestures like Todd!
Me I’m listening ,,,brill
Does anyone know the names of the 3 backup singers?
Left to right: Jenny Muldaur, Michelle Grey (aka Mrs. Rundgren), and Shandi Sinnamon. According to Wikipedia, Ms. Sinnamon died on 4 July, 2024.
For much more of those three plus a great concert see Todd's 1990 'Nearly Human' tour video, which can be found right here on TH-cam.
Love the Freak.
He ain't Sinatra , Mathis . Good presentation
Alien girls - back -up ?
Ale te dziewczyny są naturalne
Todd is GOD :) forgetting realty.
Lyle Workman's guitar and vocals were also awesome in these performances.
Sid McGinnis. Not Lyle
RIP Shandi.
If it was more blurry that would be good, lol.
I am more of a fan of the Something Anything era . His pop tunes are the best .
SO, Todd married the gal in the middle, the blonde... yes?
OK, now she's on the left (stage left) end but still blonde.
Ok, he's an icon. But what is with the girls costumes?
RIP Shandi Cinnamon
Yeah... but what about the Girls....
Had a chance to interactive circle where you just say Todd play that one and it's a round circle and he's in the middle and controls everything of course the wizard and oh my gosh pretty virtual cool real live audience spontaneous automatic unbelievable tide he is the second coming my second wind to put that
No Rainbow hair, gave it to the Women ?
Me 🎶
Impressive bass player.
Ain't Robert Palmer, but c'mon Man?