Very unique to hear it this stripped down live as opposed to the Initiation studio production ! Todd on the Wurlie keys, Powell with early synth sounds, Seigler time signature with Willie always solid & true soul vocal backup. Sweet ! ...
Initiation is such a great album. My favourite Todd song (actually a tie with Torch Song) is Fair warning and I love the way it morphs back into Real Man at the end.
And Todd playing another RMI. Sadly Rogers Moog 55's and both RMI's went up in the warehouse fire that destroyed all their gear as well as Willie's motorcycle frame "Trapparatus" drum set and Todd and Kasim's "Ankh" Veleno guitars/bass.
Amazing!! I loved Todd since the early seventies. I finally got the chance to see him last week in Atlanta. Unbelievable performance! Some 50 years later and I still love his incredible catalog, Talent, Charisma, uniqueness and Stage presence!
I jumped on the ‘Todd/ Utopia’ bandwagon in 1979, when a friend of mine introduced me to his music- I saw the ‘Adventures in Utopia’ tour in 1980, and later in 1985, the ‘POV’ tour, and then Todd’s ‘A Capella’ tour. I have also seen him at a computer fair in Chicago, where he demonstrated the Fairlight CMI, which he used on ‘A Capella’. The last time I saw him in concert was in 2015 on the ‘World’ tour, where I had bought stage-side tickets. I have posted video of portions of that concert on TH-cam. I really wish I could have seen his ‘Healing’ concert in 2013!
They only live to criticize.....Todd was ahead of the times and really did nt give a hoot!!....Genius.....I really like his old space suit with all the spikes on it.....lol.....and I dont think he ever really grew up either......Rock on Todd!!!
@ very true...He is indeed.....Space Monkeys do that kinda stuff!!.....Im just a broke ass Space Monkey.....lol.....I suppose i do have enough dough to hit the ole guitar center for some new strings.....I was gona do that in Mexico, back in 2019....but I bought weed instead......Weeds not a problem anymore....cause i smoke more now.....and as soon as this freakin blizzards over Chicagoland........Im gona string up my guitar....GIBBY....Im sure he s hatin me!!....and will soak up a whole bottle of neck juice......Its the great musicians like Todd that keep us all inspired......and thank you kind Sir...
@@darinjames3313 I hope you have some good practice sessions with GIBBY. I know guitars look at you funny when you leave them alone for to long, I have some rust to knock off myself.
@@maximusindicusoblivious180 thank you Zodsays......its time for me to evaluate some heavy thoughts.....been kinda spinnin around the last few years......I wanna live.......I wanna give.......and it keeps me searchin friend.... GIBBY is a lil pissed at me at the moment.....did He tell you??.....and have you two met before?.....only a couple Peeps know GIBBY......and your One of em.......Im healing.BODY-MIND-SPIRIT...its taking awhile for me... the Changes are coming.....Love is coming ..this will open my Heart......I hope to find Musicians to play with before to long.......Alone is good......but not always....Thank you for your time and thoughts Zodsays......Keep playin!!!....Rock n Roll will never die.......hey hey my my.......Adios friend and thanks.....TODD....
@ not really...... Todd is more pop-oriented than Bowie, but Todd was always combining different genres with different productions...... Todd also writes some pretty experimental stuff like Bowie...... the two sound completely different offcourse, but the approach to songwriting is very similar for both of them
@ Damn, I miss Luther, what a voice, background, eventually made it "up front".. Love his endeavors..what a God given voice . Even in the Bowie days( look into he rare recordings) 👌😎♥️
Wow…. Never saw this on the Whistle Test at the time (UK version of Midnight Special). Saw him play this live at Knebworth supporting The Stones though…
Hey I see him. I see him too!!! Luther Vandross. Wow!! Nobody said anything. I stumbled on this video after watching the Isley Brothers sing a song Todd wrote and sung , Hello, It's me. I didn't know that either. Todd is a musical genius, way ahead of his time!!!
I think you've right about Luther, but what was he doing in London? I worked as a Secretary at BBC Television in London in the 60's and 70's, and one of my offices was just down the stairs from that small studio (one of two) where we see Todd. They were previously used for Presentation. They did "Old Grey Whistle Test" there, late in the evening, after we'd all gone home, but we watched it on TV later . We weren't encouraged to loiter at Television Centre, unless we were going to see an evening show in one of the larger 7-8 studios downstairs. I discovered two other smallish studios in a building called Richmond House. I'll try to find a date for the episode shown here. J.H.
Warped Passage. Thanks! Just seen your reply. Although I heard 2-3 of Todd's records in the 70's, I actually never saw him on any programme or at any concert & I missed that Old Grey Whistle Test. He's a complete mystery to me. Now I'm catching up & can see what I missed. There's an advert on TV here, playing, "I Saw The Light", sparking new interest. In one episode of OGWT (just found), Bob Harris & crew went to the Bearsville Picnic, USA. They quickly found clever Todd on his computer, but didn't seem so interested in his music. BBC Engineers are very clever and quick to copy. Todd reminds me a little of the deceased Bill Withers - so much talent. Like Bill (to us), he suddenly disappeared. He should have toured Britain & Europe more and written more ballards. I'm going to try and draw more attention to his work. I will keep you posted. J. H.
@ Sounds to me like the audio was likely engineered for small television speakers, and the mixing desk output could be different than what was broadcast, like a monitor mix, but sounds good to me nonetheless. I appreciate the post!
I LOVED Todd when he was skinny. Even though he is still thin, it's obvious that he's gained a good amount of poundage, especially around the stomach area!! Sorry Todd!!
This is great but Todd's studio and other versions are a little better. Manifold reasons. Too funky for me and i like very little funk. Maybe a song like Tyrone Davis' Can i Change my Mind uses funk well but i just hate funk .. ruined a lot of 70s songs.
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Funny that you call this funky, I love funk but this ain't it
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An EXCELLENT version of this song! Todd was hating being a 'singles' artist, but sure glad he did this one.
Great song indeed
I have all his stuff. Me and Todd go way, way back.
I also have all of his stuff.
Let's also hear it for the BBC. Outstanding technical quality for its day
To me this was the best version of Todd.
In a perfect (Todd) world, this would have went straight up to #1. Magnificent !
Glad you like it
It is a perfect Todd world. You already know that. 🤙
Todd is the greatest. One of his many many many brilliant songs. A lotta soul on that stage...
Yeah that's right!
Very unique to hear it this stripped down live as opposed to the Initiation studio production ! Todd on the Wurlie keys, Powell with early synth sounds, Seigler time signature with Willie always solid & true soul vocal backup. Sweet ! ...
Yes , more plain, more basic
This version has more soul. Better drum sound too.
This was a really fertile, transitional period, 'proto Utopia' to soon become the longest lasting Utopia, the Kas period.
Very talented man. So glad I grew up with his music from day one.
Nazz, Nazz Nazz
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always got a kick out of Todd only being listed on the playboy poll under keyboards as opposed to being one of the greatest guitarists ever.
@@chuckjann1714 😀
Todd...always an original unique talent...
He sure is
A Wizard, a True Star & a Real Man!!
yes he is
Initiation is such a great album. My favourite Todd song (actually a tie with Torch Song) is Fair warning and I love the way it morphs back into Real Man at the end.
I love both songs also, i'm a ballad man.
@ It's in his ballads that his lyrics and melodies are most profound.
@ It's in his ballads that his lyrics and melodies are most profound.
You tube fair warning for a great video from todds movie
@@dalenelson7161 Thanks I will! edit: Just got back from watching it - what a treat!
Can you imagine that I am teaching my granddaughter your tunes? She loves it at 6 !!!
Keep up the good work!
Are you saying this to todd?
What a fantastic lineup! Todd, Roger, Willie, John, Luther, and. . . .
that other guy that will always be remembered as the other guy.
Anthony Hamilton
Initiation was my first Todd's album....and...Real Man is one of the greatest Todd's song...😊✌
it's a classic
The back up singer on the left has so much poise. He sings with pride. Love watching him. This is IMO Todd's greatest song. Love the lyrics.
The backup singer on the right is Luther Vandross.
Too cool. Old Grey Whistle has the grooviest stuff!!!! Love this and early Priest, too!
So cool to see Roger playing the RMI Keyboard Computer, with the Moog on the side. And Luther!
Yes, great setup!
And Todd playing another RMI. Sadly Rogers Moog 55's and both RMI's went up in the warehouse fire that destroyed all their gear as well as Willie's motorcycle frame "Trapparatus" drum set and Todd and Kasim's "Ankh" Veleno guitars/bass.
Wish i could go bsck to the 70s /Things were so much more fun ,and simple 🎬
Please don't get sentimental ;-)
Amazing!! I loved Todd since the early seventies. I finally got the chance to see him last week in Atlanta. Unbelievable performance! Some 50 years later and I still love his incredible catalog, Talent, Charisma, uniqueness and Stage presence!
he's good
I jumped on the ‘Todd/ Utopia’ bandwagon in 1979, when a friend of mine introduced me to his music- I saw the ‘Adventures in Utopia’ tour in 1980, and later in 1985, the ‘POV’ tour, and then Todd’s ‘A Capella’ tour. I have also seen him at a computer fair in Chicago, where he demonstrated the Fairlight CMI, which he used on ‘A Capella’. The last time I saw him in concert was in 2015 on the ‘World’ tour, where I had bought stage-side tickets. I have posted video of portions of that concert on TH-cam. I really wish I could have seen his ‘Healing’ concert in 2013!
They only live to criticize.....Todd was ahead of the times and really did nt give a hoot!!....Genius.....I really like his old space suit with all the spikes on it.....lol.....and I dont think he ever really grew up either......Rock on Todd!!!
He is busy doing it
@ very true...He is indeed.....Space Monkeys do that kinda stuff!!.....Im just a broke ass Space Monkey.....lol.....I suppose i do have enough dough to hit the ole guitar center for some new strings.....I was gona do that in Mexico, back in 2019....but I bought weed instead......Weeds not a problem anymore....cause i smoke more now.....and as soon as this freakin blizzards over Chicagoland........Im gona string up my guitar....GIBBY....Im sure he s hatin me!!....and will soak up a whole bottle of neck juice......Its the great musicians like Todd that keep us all inspired......and thank you kind Sir...
@@darinjames3313 I hope you have some good practice sessions with GIBBY. I know guitars look at you funny when you leave them alone for to long, I have some rust to knock off myself.
@@maximusindicusoblivious180 thank you Zodsays......its time for me to evaluate some heavy thoughts.....been kinda spinnin around the last few years......I wanna live.......I wanna give.......and it keeps me searchin friend.... GIBBY is a lil pissed at me at the moment.....did He tell you??.....and have you two met before?.....only a couple Peeps know GIBBY......and your One of em.......Im healing.BODY-MIND-SPIRIT...its taking awhile for me... the Changes are coming.....Love is coming ..this will open my Heart......I hope to find Musicians to play with before to long.......Alone is good......but not always....Thank you for your time and thoughts Zodsays......Keep playin!!!....Rock n Roll will never die.......hey hey my my.......Adios friend and thanks.....TODD....
So good. Love me some Todd.
me too
This song's so classic and priceless.
Indeed it is
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the best!! Todd!! first time hearing tht song live! ssf o dam good.love me some Todd Rundgren!!!
Glad you like it
Todd is like american David Bowie....... always loved his music
Only less chameleon like.
@ not really...... Todd is more pop-oriented than Bowie, but Todd was always combining different genres with different productions...... Todd also writes some pretty experimental stuff like Bowie...... the two sound completely different offcourse, but the approach to songwriting is very similar for both of them
I love this song! Particularly, I am excited about the introduction beautifully.
Yes Todd playing a Wurlitzer
So perfect. I love the interaction from the band to the back up soul singers.
Still turning out great albums today brilliant artist all round musician great ballards and rock songs great live 👍
absolutely!
Luther Vandross on background vocals.
that's right.
@ Damn, I miss Luther, what a voice, background, eventually made it "up front".. Love his endeavors..what a God given voice . Even in the Bowie days( look into he rare recordings)
👌😎♥️
@@michellerjackson5776 Yes he had a great voice.
all the vocals sound amazing!
Wait.....what....how kewl is that...
REAL MUSIC 👍😊
Another WONDERFUL GEM~ Bless you , Cliche~matic!
Thanx
Fabulous in every way. Thank you!
Your welcome
Love this performance.
great!
Hell Any Todd makes me happy
Your at the right address
Todds freaking awesome! Nuff said
How have I never seen this before? Awesome clip ;)
Maybe you did not know my channel
Excellent!
it is
Great stuff!
There is so much more
Great performance. What a bad. Never understood why Todd was never more famous. You don't see many with that much talent in one place.
He's a genius
Great
composition sense！！
気に入ってくれてうれしい
thank youこちらこそありがとう
^_^
Nice!!!!!!!! Love the last chord.
Great upload - haven't seen this one before. The video and sound quality is fantastic. Genius communication between harmonies in this song as well.
Glad you like it!
Thanks.....Authored to DVD by us...we had the master from BBC Worldwide. Not sure what that TV set is doing round it though...bit pony that.
This and Hall&Oates on the Whistle Test are great recordings from that era
This one is also not to bad th-cam.com/video/yOPlvRkfJTU/w-d-xo.html
Awesome ... thank you!!!!
Glad you like it
Thank you.❤️
your welcome
@Todd Rundgren I don’t know who you are or why you are doing this, but you are Not Todd.
Great upload my friend.
Thanx Geoff
Fm radio used to play this a lot -not anymore
Btw- if you see this in 2020 (November 17) to be exact 😉 Thank you again, for this MOST UPLIFTING post! Be happy and well
thanx
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this.
Todd the God!
Todd is Godd.
Amen
Boy Howdy that was a treat...and cliche you make me laff, thanks for u toobin !!
Glad you like it!
I don't like it, I love it, thanks again !!
RIP Luther Vandross ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Like that early version
me too
Home Run, this one!
Bullseye!
This is one of my other favorites on ‘Initiation’
Early version of Real Man sounds good. Also like his playing synthesizer not swinging a microphone.
Yes this is a very nice version
It’s a Wurlitzer electric piano
@@ChrisWhittenMusic I stand corrected. Thanks for letting me know.
Nice!
Thank u.
Geen dank!
@ ik geloof dat er een fishingbericht hierboven staat...
@@jacquelinediesel7883 ik zie niks
@ Het is weggehaald,
Wow…. Never saw this on the Whistle Test at the time (UK version of Midnight Special). Saw him play this live at Knebworth supporting The Stones though…
Glad you can see it here
I'm glad he got to cash some chips in and live well in Hawaii. He fucking earned it.
he sure does
Great song, Upper Darby's own. Could be his best song along with "We Gotta Get you a Woman" and "It wouldn't have made any Difference"
A Dream Goes On Forever, Sweeter Memories and Real Man are three of my most favorites. Legendary artist. I love Todd.
@@clownprince0801 I like two , don't know Sweeter Memories but We Gotta Get You a Woman has to be in the top 3.
@@clownprince0801 I don't like Sweeter Memories at all. I like Love is the Answer would be in my top 3.
@@oppothumbs1 Yeah, that's an awesome song too.
My favourite version of this is still the Initiation original because it sounds so motown.
Sounds legit
Do you have seven rays also. Nice 1 CM
sure th-cam.com/video/rQRuCtrxau0/w-d-xo.html
Did anyone notice Luther Vandross?
Anyone who loves music noticed him
Hey I see him. I see him too!!! Luther Vandross. Wow!! Nobody said anything. I stumbled on this video after watching the Isley Brothers sing a song Todd wrote and sung , Hello, It's me. I didn't know that either. Todd is a musical genius, way ahead of his time!!!
I think you've right about Luther, but what was he doing in London? I worked as a Secretary at BBC Television in London in the 60's and 70's, and one of my offices was just down the stairs from that small studio (one of two) where we see Todd. They were previously used for Presentation. They did "Old Grey Whistle Test" there, late in the evening, after we'd all gone home, but we watched it on TV later . We weren't encouraged to loiter at Television Centre, unless we were going to see an evening show in one of the larger 7-8 studios downstairs. I discovered two other smallish studios in a building called Richmond House. I'll try to find a date for the episode shown here. J.H.
Vandross joined Utopia in September 1975. This is from the UK tour later that year...
Warped Passage. Thanks! Just seen your reply. Although I heard 2-3 of Todd's records in the 70's, I actually never saw him on any programme or at any concert & I missed that Old Grey Whistle Test. He's a complete mystery to me. Now I'm catching up & can see what I missed. There's an advert on TV here, playing, "I Saw The Light", sparking new interest. In one episode of OGWT (just found), Bob Harris & crew went to the Bearsville Picnic, USA. They quickly found clever Todd on his computer, but didn't seem so interested in his music. BBC Engineers are very clever and quick to copy. Todd reminds me a little of the deceased Bill Withers - so much talent. Like Bill (to us), he suddenly disappeared. He should have toured Britain & Europe more and written more ballards. I'm going to try and draw more attention to his work. I will keep you posted. J. H.
Luther was everywhere.
yes he was
Cool tight drumming
Willie Wilcox
Yoiks! Too much treble/upper mid on the bass. Was it Mr Siegler's amp or the studio engineer?
It is the mixing desk output, and line out from the amp. Good defenition though
@ Sounds to me like the audio was likely engineered for small television speakers, and the mixing desk output could be different than what was broadcast, like a monitor mix, but sounds good to me nonetheless. I appreciate the post!
@@MrGone-bw6bk Glad you like it!
I don't think Lennon or McCartney ever wrote a song this great in their solo years. A truly great Todd classic.
Imagine?
@ Nope, overrated song.
😂😂😂
his hair looks extra soft in this performance
Hairdresser?
It was the Creme Rinse ;-)
I think he uses Timotei.
👍 Todd's hair was always healthy. 🙌
Is that Tony Sales on bass? Very nice recording!
No it's John Siegler
John Seigler on bass.....
And a horrible mix of John Sigler’s bass. It’s a shame - his playing is so good. Too heavy on the treble. Still, a great performance.
I LOVED Todd when he was skinny. Even though he is still thin, it's obvious that he's gained a good amount of poundage, especially around the stomach area!! Sorry Todd!!
It's the age
Who is on keyboards? Not moogy ?
Roger Powell
Beautiful Ugly
I guess you like it
the yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah garbage adds nothing to the chorus and it subtracts a lot from the tune.
This is great but Todd's studio and other versions are a little better. Manifold reasons. Too funky for me and i like very little funk. Maybe a song like Tyrone Davis' Can i Change my Mind uses funk well but i just hate funk .. ruined a lot of 70s songs.
Funny that you call this funky, I love funk but this ain't it
@ No this isn't pure funk just a little bit of white man's funk.
Ay. Yet another self proclaimed music critic. One from the funky police yet. Pls put your playing up so we can see how you get it correct. Ty.
Like anyone cares! Its pure Todd..