Todd est vraiment l'une des plus belles architectes musicales de son temps. Il y a quelques années, une très bonne amie m'a présenté ses œuvres. J’en serai toujours reconnaissant à son âme translucide et majestueuse, prématurément envolée 🕊
On a whim I looked up Wizard, and a new comment, only hours old. I couldn't agree more. International Feel is a gem. I wouldn't expect many to understand. 👍
@@jacobcastro1885 are you nuts. Although you weren't alive, song was incredibly popular on FM and underground radio in the day. It was very well known. Thats why Rundgren played it live for years. Duh. Sorry, you are not a member of a select few hipster element.
IS THIS MAN MADE OUT OF PLUTONIUM AND FAIRY DUST??? Todd in character as Todd and kicking his own ass!!!! If there is anyone who embodies the sentiment "AND THERE'S MORE.....THERE'S ALWAYS MORE" here he is. Todd - an artist without peer whose soul is sacred. He's a miracle.
I can remember when Wizard first came out...it was such a quirky album for the time...but hear it a few times...it really grows on you...especially if you know anything about music...it was sooooo technical...still have the original LP....
IIRC (from liner notes) it was the longest single album at the time.. 56 minutes? Todd apologized because the recording/pressing sound level had to be reduced to do this.. solution was to turn up the volume, which we always did anyway. It was one of those albums you that you always had to play the whole thing - many of them in the 70s (e.g. Blows Against the Empire)..
Talk about being in your bliss hearing all these songs live...😵😵😵😵💖💖💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏You can feel the energy from the crowd and the band through this whole show especially here. GOTTA LOVE THIS !!!!💖❤💖❤💖❤💖❤💖
Thank you graciously Mr Rundgren for inspiring me all my brothers especially my twin brother who recently passed and all people who are suffering from addiction, mental illness, cancer whatever it may be humbly your fan forever Gary Dias
The hardest working man in radio Nailed it in this performance. I never realized how 'Whoesque' 'Is it My Name? ' is. But, THIS is Rock at it's best. Mr. Todd (and company) were so f'n inspired when that whole AWATS record was being made. And what's more, Todd has always been the ultimate Cosmic Rocker. If you don't dig it there's lots of other music out there to choose from.
@@dantean The concept was recreating the visual era of the album as well as the music. Todd had a costume change for nearly all of the 12 songs on the album, plus encores, including a clown-ish character, an astronaut decked out in NASA space suit, and the infamous"man-eating butterfly" outfit from his 1973 appearance on Midnight Special. Not his usual concert attire for a great many years...
Back in 1981 or 82 I was living in California and I went up to San Francisco me and my girlfriend and a bunch of other people to see Todd at the old Waldorf Can you play there for about a week and then he played the Kabuki theater for about a week and he asked for people from the audience to come up and help him because he was playing by himself haha and we got to play album play a song when I pray off of faithful that was so cool he has such a cool artist man I really was 40 years ago I can't believe how time flies Why was fucking yesterday Todd's awesome Every time I see you Todd You're an icon Todd
Jesus F****ing Christ, that is great!, even for TR, that is spectacular. I have having seen him since the 70's, and this blows me away. I wish I was there. Masters all.
This is my favorite album he did. These three songs together are great and good performance. Still have this original pressing on vinyl, perfect shape.
God DAMNED, Tony! This is just about thee HARDEST rocking tune I have EVER seen or heard Rundgren master!! I was at the opening night AWATS tour in Akron, if this is the show it's taken from. After the opening line stumble, he just KILLS IT. Man, his vocals torch and soar and rip at your eardrums! I thought "Is It My Name" was good on Todd, but my GOD, this version is INTENSE!!
AWESOME songs... AMAZING performance .... This is the BEST MUSIC ever. TODD is the most amazing writer I have witnessed in my 58 years on this planet. Been a fan since the early 1970's ... THIS VIDEO is SUPER !!!!!!!!
All I can say is thanks for pouring it on for your many thousands of fans, Todd. These songs sound as great as they did the day they were released -- but so tasty live!
Sometime in late ‘73 I went to see TR. 1st half it was him on piano playing to backing tracks from first 3 records. Second half was full band and played nearly this whole album. To this day best concert I’ve ever seen.
WoW WoW WoW . Thanks so much !!! Fan since 4ever Didn't know they could still achieve this level ..Great Band . Sunset Bouilivard is an amazing piece of music .. must not be easy to perform it at this level and they nailed it .. and with real guts .. Almostt like 1975
What a fantastic set of songs! Saw this show in Akron. Was mesmerized by Todd's ability to duplicate these tunes I had listened to for the previous 36 years, but had never heard live before. "Is It My Name," which I have always enjoyed, is now among my all-time fave Todd tunes.
I presume that the Gibson SG guitar that Todd is playing is the copy of Clapton's 'The Fool' (that Todd had owned for many years but later sold) which was gifted to him by a fan in the 80s.
Indeed. He actually got the guitar from Jackie Lomax in return for a loan, with an agreement to return it upon repayment. Repayment never came so Todd hung onto it until he sold it, reportedly to some Japanese collector for a six-figure sum.
Think I’d once read this is how Todd wanted to sequence the close of the album, but it was so long and off the tracks he had to stack Sunset and the International Feel reprise at the end of the first side. It’s mind-blowingly great either way, but I really enjoy this alternate ordering. Bravo, TR! 🙌
I'm stunned. I never thought this could happen in recent years, but this live performance version has more dynamism and sonic power than any earlier concerts I've ever seen, and way more than the original LP. What a treat!
I really enjoyed the show with Ringo on drums in Berkeley for an All-Star Jam. I was on a magical High spiritually deep in soul and for some reason I really remember 'pupils'
Holy sh&^!! This is f'n fantastic! I've not heard this before, at least not like this -- now listened to it 3 times over - what a blastin ' masterf-piece. Todd blows the mind again, and tight, tight band on material that is not easy. What to do? More Todd! There's always more!
A Musical Genius! So glad my roommate Amy gave me a mixed tape of Todd Rundgren her brother made for her back in college. So many great songs! It really made me appreciate his music and even more so all these years later!
One of the best live clips i've seen in decades. WOOOO GO TODD !!!! Watch the blonde to the left of todd in the front .See hiw she flows gently to the music. She is a veteran Toddie.
Some day the world will catch up to Todd Rundgren.
God i hope not !
@Donde Merlin Sad, but probably true. Although Todd knows now his fans are the coolest people on the planet.
Maybe. But I doubt it.
i know it's pretty off topic but do anybody know a good place to watch new series online?
Not a chance. He was ten steps ahead before toes were invented.
playing this incredibly complex album in its entirety live is mind blowing & just more proof of Todd's genius...and what a killer backing band
Todd est vraiment l'une des plus belles architectes musicales de son temps. Il y a quelques années, une très bonne amie m'a présenté ses œuvres. J’en serai toujours reconnaissant à son âme translucide et majestueuse, prématurément envolée 🕊
International Feel is such a i-don't-know-why mezmerizing crazy catchy tune.Pure musical dope.
On a whim I looked up Wizard, and a new comment, only hours old.
I couldn't agree more. International Feel is a gem. I wouldn't expect many to understand. 👍
@@jacobcastro1885 it really is
@@jacobcastro1885 are you nuts. Although you weren't alive, song was incredibly popular on FM and underground radio in the day. It was very well known. Thats why Rundgren played it live for years. Duh.
Sorry, you are not a member of a select few hipster element.
IS THIS MAN MADE OUT OF PLUTONIUM AND FAIRY DUST???
Todd in character as Todd and kicking his own ass!!!! If there is anyone who embodies the sentiment "AND THERE'S MORE.....THERE'S ALWAYS MORE" here he is. Todd - an artist without peer whose soul is sacred. He's a miracle.
Sunset Boulevard is one of the most underrated songs. Complete genius...
Truth....
uh huh
the vocal tape delay on the LP tho
International Feel is such a massive song.
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One of the best ever written by anyone.
I can remember when Wizard first came out...it was such a quirky album for the time...but hear it a few times...it really grows on you...especially if you know anything about music...it was sooooo technical...still have the original LP....
I first heard it lying on a waterbed, enclosed at top with black lights. Blew me the F away.
IIRC (from liner notes) it was the longest single album at the time.. 56 minutes? Todd apologized because the recording/pressing sound level had to be reduced to do this.. solution was to turn up the volume, which we always did anyway. It was one of those albums you that you always had to play the whole thing - many of them in the 70s (e.g. Blows Against the Empire)..
Got it when I was 14 immediately when it came out, my sis had turned me on to Something Anything and I was hooked for life
"Wait another year, Utopia is here and there's always more!" - He's a wizzard a true star :)
indeed
Talk about being in your bliss hearing all these songs live...😵😵😵😵💖💖💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏You can feel the energy from the crowd and the band through this whole show especially here. GOTTA LOVE THIS !!!!💖❤💖❤💖❤💖❤💖
I bought Wizard a True Star back in the day. I particularly liked the Soul Medley on the album.
Probably my favourite album of all time...
Been thrown out of many a party for playing that album.
I'm with you, still listen to it regularly, mostly side 1.
Wow!
As Well Mine! Todd is Godd
Neil Berman I just don't know what to feel about that comment......
Thank you graciously Mr Rundgren for inspiring me all my brothers especially my twin brother who recently passed and all people who are suffering from addiction, mental illness, cancer whatever it may be humbly your fan forever Gary Dias
Unbelievably f*cking awesome. Wizard a true star one of best rock lp’s of ALL TIME
This guy is beyond talented.So versatile.
Sweating...Stevey Rae Vaughn and Todd Rungren both the best rock performers ever.
Prairie Prince on drums--one of the best
Oh, no way!
& a really nice guy & great graphic designer-artist
The hardest working man in radio Nailed it in this performance. I never realized how 'Whoesque' 'Is it My Name? ' is. But, THIS is Rock at it's best. Mr. Todd (and company) were so f'n inspired when that whole AWATS record was being made. And what's more, Todd has always been the ultimate Cosmic Rocker. If you don't dig it there's lots of other music out there to choose from.
International feel is actually a song we can experience when we are dead. Because..... There's always more.
True genius.
The world will never catch up to Todd rundgren! That's the way it's supposed to be he's teaching us!
It feels good to watch 68 year old Todd Rundgren playing on stage with more energy and ability than most musicians half his age.
lol….still going just as strong he is now 75! I just saw him last night in Fort Lauderdale… amazing!
TR sweating like a pig, cranking out the riffs, voice in the best form ever, playing his masterwork, ..... Todd is Godd!!!! Sooooooo Cool!
True, only he needed to re-think dressing like he was still 17 once he was 57, if not before. WELL before.
Apparently in control of every thing but the AC. But he didn't care....what a masterpiece.
Agreed
@@dantean The concept was recreating the visual era of the album as well as the music. Todd had a costume change for nearly all of the 12 songs on the album, plus encores, including a clown-ish character, an astronaut decked out in NASA space suit, and the infamous"man-eating butterfly" outfit from his 1973 appearance on Midnight Special.
Not his usual concert attire for a great many years...
Love your comment this might be the best live Todd I have seen and I have seen a lot
spectacular!
Back in 1981 or 82 I was living in California and I went up to San Francisco me and my girlfriend and a bunch of other people to see Todd at the old Waldorf
Can you play there for about a week and then he played the Kabuki theater for about a week and he asked for people from the audience to come up and help him because he was playing by himself haha and we got to play album play a song when I pray off of faithful that was so cool he has such a cool artist man I really was 40 years ago
I can't believe how time flies
Why was fucking yesterday
Todd's awesome
Every time I see you Todd
You're an icon Todd
He's the best. I have loved him since NAZZ!!
Jesus F****ing Christ, that is great!, even for TR, that is spectacular. I have having seen him since the 70's, and this blows me away. I wish I was there. Masters all.
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Wow!!! What a great performance from my favorite album of all time! This absolutely blew me away!
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You've made my day. This time of Todd's albums was truly inventive
My favorite artist everrrrrrrrrr! Wish I could have seen THIS performance live!
Amazing performance from todd I just love his music , my favourite artist of all time , a wizard a true star man
Todd Rundgren youare such a great musician ❤ I dig how you play your 🎸 totally awesome❤
Tr you are surely one of the greats.god bless you and your music.
Todd is A Wizard a True Star....;)
I tell ya this man is like that fine bottle of wine,, he just gets better with age,, Love him,,
The Absolute Best - Todd Shines Forever!
6yrs ago I'm so thankful I landed on 😎
This is my favorite album he did. These three songs together are great and good performance. Still have this original pressing on vinyl, perfect shape.
Killin it oh yea zooper badaz MR RUNGREN.
THANKYOU 4 B-ING HERE ONCE A GAIN ALL WAZE ,What a trip.
What a fabulous musician!
I bought this early 70’s not realizing its greatness..
Huhuhuh.. this guy is not from this wordl.
Seen him once at Helsinki Finland.
saw AWATS in Minneapolis MN Sept 15 2009 Still have a Reese's peanut butter cup in my freezer he threw on Hungry
for Love.
And just to make this even more amazing we have the legend that IS Mr. Prince on drums!!!
The Liars were a incredible band. Prairie on drums Kaz on bass Greg Hawkes on keys Gress on guitar and Todd playing his ass off!
Cool. I didn't know that Greg Hawkes (former keyboardist for The Cars) was with the Liars. Thanks for that!
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How bout the guy honkin on the bari behind todd's solo on is it my?
God DAMNED, Tony! This is just about thee HARDEST rocking tune I have EVER seen or heard Rundgren master!! I was at the opening night AWATS tour in Akron, if this is the show it's taken from. After the opening line stumble, he just KILLS IT. Man, his vocals torch and soar and rip at your eardrums! I thought "Is It My Name" was good on Todd, but my GOD, this version is INTENSE!!
AWESOME songs... AMAZING performance .... This is the BEST MUSIC ever. TODD is the most amazing writer I have witnessed in my 58 years on this planet. Been a fan since the early 1970's ... THIS VIDEO is SUPER !!!!!!!!
If there's better live footage of a better performance around, I need to see it. Thanks for posting!
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All I can say is thanks for pouring it on for your many thousands of fans, Todd. These songs sound as great as they did the day they were released -- but so tasty live!
Sometime in late ‘73 I went to see TR. 1st half it was him on piano playing to backing tracks from first 3 records. Second half was full band and played nearly this whole album. To this day best concert I’ve ever seen.
Todd's so awesome. I first saw him in '74 I think. So down to earth and sincere.
WoW WoW WoW . Thanks so much !!! Fan since 4ever Didn't know they could still achieve this level ..Great Band . Sunset Bouilivard is an amazing piece of music .. must not be easy to perform it at this level and they nailed it .. and with real guts .. Almostt like 1975
Wow! Brilliant. So fresh sounding and dynamically more diverse than the sonically compressed original LP (or any of the subsequent remasters).
This I'm in St Pete Fla I saw Todd in Tampa 73 BeSafe 😎
Why am I just-now-finally-finding-this STELLER performance!!? Thank you for the upload. Mind=blown...
What a fantastic set of songs! Saw this show in Akron. Was mesmerized by Todd's ability to duplicate these tunes I had listened to for the previous 36 years, but had never heard live before. "Is It My Name," which I have always enjoyed, is now among my all-time fave Todd tunes.
The greatest American artist of his generation.
Fantastic ........🔥🏴
Good lord... what a stunning performance. So love him. Thank you.
I presume that the Gibson SG guitar that Todd is playing is the copy of Clapton's 'The Fool' (that Todd had owned for many years but later sold) which was gifted to him by a fan in the 80s.
Indeed. He actually got the guitar from Jackie Lomax in return for a loan, with an agreement to return it upon repayment. Repayment never came so Todd hung onto it until he sold it, reportedly to some Japanese collector for a six-figure sum.
PERFECTION from the almighty Todd-Godd!!!
That was smokin!!Todd and the boys rockin on our memories of album past. Thankyou so much for posting this 😊😀😊😀😊😀
One of the best tours i've seen in memory. Powerhouse if talent...ALL OF YOU 👍🙏❤
Think I’d once read this is how Todd wanted to sequence the close of the album, but it was so long and off the tracks he had to stack Sunset and the International Feel reprise at the end of the first side. It’s mind-blowingly great either way, but I really enjoy this alternate ordering. Bravo, TR! 🙌
Get it todd!!!!!! GOD I LOVE THIS VIDEO ! TODD ROCKS !
I saw him twice live back when. I always loved his music. Hes such a great musician. Just AWESOME on guitar. Plus, he's a great producer.
I've seen Rod Greengrud a dozen times. He never fails to be the topper most!
That guitar solo in sunset blvd rocks so much!!
…again, that drummer, great sound!
I'm stunned. I never thought this could happen in recent years, but this live performance version has more dynamism and sonic power than any earlier concerts I've ever seen, and way more than the original LP. What a treat!
always Todd - always amazing - always transformative!
EPIC!!!
So blessed to have caught this live! Chills!
Todd, we are waiting for you down here in South America.
Please.
I love Todd To be able to produce this level of live sound with songs as complex as these is unheard of it is nothing short of miraculous !
... sometimes I don't know what to feel.
Powerful sonic bliss , I love this band.thanks for posting
A great performance, and it's really wonderful to see Clapton's The Fool SG being used as intended. It's Todd's Fool now.
The absolute best performance on you tube of Todd.. Flawless!!!
I agree with you! Todd at his brilliant best. One of the true musical geniuses of our time.
I was at this show. Akron Civic is a quality venue. Todd was great!
my favorite go to video for Todd...stellar!
I really enjoyed the show with Ringo on drums in Berkeley for an All-Star Jam. I was on a magical High spiritually deep in soul and for some reason I really remember 'pupils'
Holy sh&^!! This is f'n fantastic! I've not heard this before, at least not like this -- now listened to it 3 times over - what a blastin ' masterf-piece. Todd blows the mind again, and tight, tight band on material that is not easy. What to do? More Todd! There's always more!
60 going on 61 at the time, 2009. Outta this world.
Wow, Todd!
I watch this every week to kick off my evening's listening/viewing. All downhill from here. I saw him do it in London.
Simply more amazing stuff from Todd Rundgren!
This is fantastic!
A Musical Genius! So glad my roommate Amy gave me a mixed tape of Todd Rundgren her brother made for her back in college. So many great songs! It really made me appreciate his music and even more so all these years later!
I have listened.. and heard live... a very lot of Todd's stuff. This ranks very high
Todd ,the best
Just fucking great. Doesn't matter how many times I watch it.
this elates ... in such a feel good hopeful way...at least for my mindset...I never tire of this sequence, one of the best.
Good grief, this is as amazing as Todd is sweaty!
This is one of those videos you have to watch a lot.
Thanks for uploading this. The great music on that album deserves to be played live like this again and again.
One of the best live clips i've seen in decades. WOOOO GO TODD !!!! Watch the blonde to the left of todd in the front .See hiw she flows gently to the music. She is a veteran Toddie.
My brother can't be beat ,, 40 years killed it ... masterpiece LP , no one heard
Thank Godd !!
Good post.
Love runt wizard something/anything and dozens after..
Todd blows this away rock on Mr.Triscuts!
Todd still rips it on guitar!! 🎸
thankyou very very much for posting this.
❤ Lovin the music from Hartlepool, England
God i feel like i'm there . I love this song and Todd .