This was one of the most romantic “rock” songs made back then. “Can We Still Be Friends” ranks up there too. Deep instrumentals and true words, one of my all time favorites! 😁❤️❤️❤️
This was such a "coming of age" song for me back in 1972.I still love TODD!!!! I got to meet him and talk with him a bit in Boulder Colorado 2 years ago. He's quite simply a Genius- but he also has a great sense of humor. He's been through so much... A Giant of a man.
Just saw him 7/24 in Laughlin, NV...playrd two and a half hours, out of the hundreds of concerts, this was easily one of my top ten...wish I had been seeing him all along...fantastic voice, even at 76, great guitarist, and killer band. Very deep intricate lyrics...a musical genius! God he was just stellar! Very high energy..he was all over the stage...blown away..my wife was as well!
Todd wrote this along with singing most of the vocals and playing all of the instruments. Oh, and the little girl in the pictures was his step - daughter actress Liv Tyler who he raised as a single dad for a number of years. She met her "natural" dad as a teenager (if Steven Tyler can be considered "natural")
@@snapoffmonkeybranch1242 Not really complicated, when he and his wife separated he just continued to do what he'd been doing since she was a small infant.
“Oh, Todd.” ❤️ (sigh) That’s been my best friend and my automatic reaction when we hear a song by Todd. We bought the double album Something/Anything when we were seniors in high school and crushed madly on Todd Rundgren. Seen him in concert several times. Todd was always evolving into another realm of music - A great musician and a wonderful singer. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, but did not attend. It was a matter of principle for him. “Oh, Todd.” ❤️
Don’t know if anyone else commented, but the little girl/youngster with Todd is Liv Tyler…..who was in Armageddon, 3 Lord of the Rings, etc. Todd was in a long term relationship with Liv’s mother (Bebe Buell)…..when Bebe had a short fling with Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) & became pregnant. Because of Steven’s wild lifestyle in 1977, when Liv was born they gave her Todd’s last name & decided to raise her believing that Todd was her real father. Liv didn’t find out that her biological father was Steven until about age 10 while attending an Aerosmith concert with her mom…..& realized that his other daughter Mia who was there, looked exactly like her! Years later, she changed her last name to Tyler, but kept Rundgren as a middle name. She’s remained very close to both dads since!
This song makes me so happy. I grew up listening to the song. It reminds me of my mom and it’s just a beautiful freaking song. I’m 52 years old and my daughter is 14 and she knows this song by heart because her mama plays it a lot.
Yall gotta watch the live version, its honestly amazing. You can feel his emotions going into the song even more. Also he played all the instruments on it!
This was the first song I 💋 a boy back in the early 70's in junior high school!!! I love ❤ it.. simpler times back then and the greatest 🎶 music to ever embrace your ears.❤❤🎶🎵🎤❤
Todd not only played all the instruments but produced and did the recording engineering as well. Yes, a star and a genius! Daryl Hall took his whole crew to Todd's house in Hawaii and here on track fro that session and the whole session is on UA-cam also: ua-cam.com/video/N48-K9z-HA4/v-deo.html
He wrote this song when he was a teenager. He played all the instruments himself. He was put in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021. It’s a break up song. He still performs all over the country.
No he didn't. Todd Rundgren - lead vocals, piano Mark "Moogy" Klingman - organ John Siomos - drums Stu Woods - bass guitar Robbie Kogale - guitar Randy Brecker - trumpet Michael Brecker - tenor sax Barry Rogers - trombone Hope Ruff - backing vocals Richard Corey - backing vocals Vicki Robinson - backing vocals Dennis Cooley - backing vocals Cecilia Norfleet - backing vocals
@@MRoyClark go and watch the live version with the feather lashes… his player all instruments and played the panino during the live… so yes he did…I didn’t say with absolute that used used that version every time. You read into something I didn’t write or say.
@@heardjenniefromtheblock To be clear, you said: "Todd played every instruments in this song". Those were your exact words and they were incorrect. He didn't play every instrument in the studio version OR the live version (I assume you are referring to his famous performance on The Midnight Special). Just like on the studio version, he sings and plays piano. The organ, drums, bass, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, and backing vocals were still played by other people. Like, seriously, how do you think he's making trumpet, organ, backing vox, and guitar sounds with nothing but a baby grand piano in a live setting, LOL? He only has two hands and one mouth (sounds like an early viral video) and this was a decade before digital polyphonic synthesizers, programmable drum machines, or live MIDI-sequencing was an option. The announcer even says that he is playing to the prerecorded backing track. That said, he *IS* famous for playing most of the instruments on several other records, including many songs on that same album. In fact, apart from "Hello..." and seven other songs from the double album Sometimes/Always, he did "play every instrument" on the remaining 17 tracks. Just not on "Hello, It's Me". I'm sorry if that bums you out or whatever, but if you have access to UA-cam, then you have access to Google. It's wise to look up things you've "always heard" before posting them as facts. Obviously, it's not a big deal or anything, but you seem like a fan. And if you have spent the last 50 years thinking that Todd Rundgren was playing the saxophone or singing female backing vox on "Hello, It's Me" then it's probably time you learned the truth. I'm not sure what purpose you think is served by digging in your heels at this point. Just appreciate that a myth has been debunked and move on. OR... feel free to cling to alternate facts if it makes you feel better.
Gloria Ward is absolutely right on. Todd Rundgren is one of the most talented musicians of all time. I recommend reacting to I Saw The Light by him next. Also the Young Rascals were a great band. I recommend you react to Mickey’s Monkey or Lonely Too Long live on Ed Sullivan by the Rascals. You will see one of the greatest and underrated drummers of all time - Dino Danelli. He was unreal on the drums.
His nickname is the Wizard; he wrote all the originals on the double album, Something/Anything?, produced it, played ALL the instruments & sang lead vocals. Only the backing singers were added.
Todd played a lot of this himself, like Prince, if he had to be. He was just finally inducted into the RRHOF; he didn't go, he was playing somewhere. Give an ear to 'I Saw the Light', 'Can We Still Be Friends' and 'Couldn't I Just Tell You'
You guys are on a roll today,But you have to go check out Frankie Valli "My eyes adored you". Love you guys good to know you're feeling better.Y'all are the greatest.
Todd Rundgren, like Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, could make great recordings without any input from any collaborators. They wrote everything, arranged everything, played everything, etc.
With this song, you've just caught a glimpse of a rabbit wearing a waistcoat and looking at a pocket watch as he jumps into a rabbit hole. If you follow him in, you're in for quite the adventure
Man, I was 14 and in HS when this came out and fell in love the first time I heard it. Great Artist that was very much underrated. The 70's were the BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!!! The music was real and it was plentiful!!! I mean ALL genres was popping!!!
Love this Guy! And I have a couple of his recordings on my playlist! Such an incredible artist. I was told that on this studio track... he plays every instrument as well. He did a live at Daryls House from his place in Hawaii. It is worth the watch.
The first song I ever heard from Todd. My sister, 5years older than me had the 45. (Google 45 records). Loved it. Bang on the Drum came later and it was the song we started our weekend with .
You two are like the cutest and best looking couple☺ I can feel the music and your love of listening to these old tunes I grew up on... Bless the new year for you both! I look forward to seeing and hearing the love- it inspires me more than you ever know🎄 Thank you
Todd Rundgren wrote and did this song in a band he was in called Nazz in 1968. A much slower version with less instrumentation. Todd redid it as a solo and played all the instruments on it as well. It was a mega hit at the time. I think Todd regretted being so know for this song. He was a musical genius and experimented a lot with his music. I know a lot of people love the direction he went in, but this song is it for me. Darn near perfect. Thanks and God Bless.
check out I Saw The Light live at Daryl's House (except Daryl took the band to Todd's place in Hawaii) . Daryl and Todd go way back and Todd produced Hall and Oates
Hi Shawn and Mel so sorry to hear you were so sick. Please take good care of yourself and take the time to fully recuperate. Sounds like you have been through a lot. You are real troupers. In the 70's there was a who genre of these cool vibe songs like Todd Rundgren and Ambrosia. They just take me back to summer nights when I was a teenager, chilling and listening to my stereo in the dark with a cool breeze blowing in the window. I always associate that feeling with these songs. Here are a few more I would put into that category that I would love to hear and think you would also like: 1. "In the Heart of the Night" by Poco a song about New Orleans and Lake Ponchetrain. My husbands most favorite song. 2. "I Really Want to See You Tonight" by England Dan and John Ford Coley. 4.. "You Are the Woman" by Firefall. 5. "Dance With Me" by Orleans. I hope the list gives you some ideas. Its really cool that you are asking for suggestions, it makes us feel like we like we can share with you in the same way you give to us. Get better soon! :)
Hi there, fun fact Tod Rudgren is actress Liv Tyler's Stepdad. The blond lady in the pictures is her mother and the kid is her. Please listen to the songs Seed Of A Memory by Terry Reid and Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart. Beautiful music.
Until she was around 11 yrs old, Liv Tyler thought Todd was her father. At an Aerosmith concert with her mother, model Bebee Buell, she was aware that Steven Tyler was her biological father.
We all missed you guys. Sorry to hear you'd been sick. I'm happy you're back and feeling better. If you like "Hello It's Me" you should react to Todd's "I Saw the Light" next.
I am 67 years old that was one of my favorite songs I used to play it over and over I graduated in 1974
I still do
Finally inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. About time.
For me, after listening to Todd ( on and off for 30 years) it all comes down to his vocals and lyrics. Yes, the instruments are amazing as well
I give him a 10 as well! I saw him live a few years ago. He still has it!
I love Todd Rundgren!
This was one of the most romantic “rock” songs made back then. “Can We Still Be Friends” ranks up there too. Deep instrumentals and true words, one of my all time favorites! 😁❤️❤️❤️
This was such a "coming of age" song for me back in 1972.I still love TODD!!!! I got to meet him and talk with him a bit in Boulder Colorado 2 years ago. He's quite simply a Genius- but he also has a great sense of humor. He's been through so much... A Giant of a man.
Todd Rudgren is super talented. I recommend The rascals "Its a Beautiful Morning".
My favorite Rundgren song! It makes me melt. I want that kind of love.
Just saw him 7/24 in Laughlin, NV...playrd two and a half hours, out of the hundreds of concerts, this was easily one of my top ten...wish I had been seeing him all along...fantastic voice, even at 76, great guitarist, and killer band. Very deep intricate lyrics...a musical genius! God he was just stellar! Very high energy..he was all over the stage...blown away..my wife was as well!
Todd wrote this along with singing most of the vocals and playing all of the instruments. Oh, and the little girl in the pictures was his step - daughter actress Liv Tyler who he raised as a single dad for a number of years. She met her "natural" dad as a teenager (if Steven Tyler can be considered "natural")
A step - daughter of a single dad? Sounds complicated.
@@snapoffmonkeybranch1242 Not really complicated, when he and his wife separated he just continued to do what he'd been doing since she was a small infant.
Todd played ALL the instruments on this song. It was not a band. It was just him. Try “I Saw the Light.” Very romantic.
I love that song- thank you for playing it without interruption😘
“Oh, Todd.” ❤️ (sigh) That’s been my best friend and my automatic reaction when we hear a song by Todd. We bought the double album Something/Anything when we were seniors in high school and crushed madly on Todd Rundgren. Seen him in concert several times. Todd was always evolving into another realm of music - A great musician and a wonderful singer. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, but did not attend. It was a matter of principle for him. “Oh, Todd.” ❤️
2024 this song so good always have to turn it way up
Don’t know if anyone else commented, but the little girl/youngster with Todd is Liv Tyler…..who was in Armageddon,
3 Lord of the Rings, etc. Todd was in a long term relationship with Liv’s mother (Bebe Buell)…..when Bebe had a short fling with Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) & became pregnant. Because of Steven’s wild lifestyle in 1977, when Liv was born they gave her Todd’s last name & decided to raise her believing that Todd was her real father. Liv didn’t find out that her biological father was Steven until about age 10 while attending an Aerosmith concert with her mom…..& realized that his other daughter Mia who was there, looked exactly like her! Years later, she changed her last name to Tyler, but kept Rundgren as a middle name. She’s remained very close to both dads since!
This song makes me so happy. I grew up listening to the song. It reminds me of my mom and it’s just a beautiful freaking song. I’m 52 years old and my daughter is 14 and she knows this song by heart because her mama plays it a lot.
If there ever was a Love Song that can be labeled as "Melancholy" this is it!
Great reaction You two are the best!!!!
Love it! Some other greats by him are We Got To Get You A Woman,I Saw The Light and Bang The Drum All Day! Keep On Rockin' You guys are Awesome!
All GREAT suggestions!!
Todd Rundgren is THE American Idol 🎹🎼🎙❤❤❤
Not sure if these guys realized but they reacted to the exact same song a month before this!🤣
@@kthor lol I`ve noticed that on quite a few songs
@@deelawson4551 Guess you could understand if it'd been a year (maybe😅), but less than a month reacting to the same song!🙄
Cold Morning Light and Sweeter Memories are deep cuts that a are just beautifully arranged
Sorry I didn’t catch this sooner….❤ love you guys
Yass I was2 years old when this came but when I grew up I discovered it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Isley's of course did an amazing cover of Todd's masterpiece
Ladies and Gentlemen....meet the American Idol. TODD RUNDGREN 🎼🎹🎙👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤
I can not express how much this jam touches me... i completely relate to this one
Yall gotta watch the live version, its honestly amazing. You can feel his emotions going into the song even more. Also he played all the instruments on it!
This was the first song I 💋 a boy back in the early 70's in junior high school!!! I love ❤ it.. simpler times back then and the greatest 🎶 music to ever embrace your ears.❤❤🎶🎵🎤❤
You watch it live great music
My favorite of all his hits is - Can We Still Be Friends
His voice!!!
One of my favorite songs of all time!
More Todd please!!!!
TODD RUNGREN, " HELLO IT'S ME ".. 1974 THIS WAS MY FAVORITE TUNE WITHOUT QUESTION IT'S A 10.
Todd not only played all the instruments but produced and did the recording engineering as well. Yes, a star and a genius! Daryl Hall took his whole crew to Todd's house in Hawaii and here on track fro that session and the whole session is on UA-cam also: ua-cam.com/video/N48-K9z-HA4/v-deo.html
You guys are so good. Always love hearing Todd Rundgren. PLEASE take some time to be extra good to yourselves. You're special.
I saw the light is another great song of his
Oh the love songs back then.
One of my favorites when I waa growing up
I love this song. Todd Rundgren is a very underrated singer songwriter. Love it❤
My friend and stalked Todd all over Disneyland in 1978; we were 15! ✌🏼♥️🎶
He wrote this song when he was a teenager. He played all the instruments himself. He was put in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021. It’s a break up song. He still performs all over the country.
Todd played every instruments in this song❣️
No he didn't.
Todd Rundgren - lead vocals, piano
Mark "Moogy" Klingman - organ
John Siomos - drums
Stu Woods - bass guitar
Robbie Kogale - guitar
Randy Brecker - trumpet
Michael Brecker - tenor sax
Barry Rogers - trombone
Hope Ruff - backing vocals
Richard Corey - backing vocals
Vicki Robinson - backing vocals
Dennis Cooley - backing vocals
Cecilia Norfleet - backing vocals
@@MRoyClark go and watch the live version with the feather lashes… his player all instruments and played the panino during the live… so yes he did…I didn’t say with absolute that used used that version every time. You read into something I didn’t write or say.
@@heardjenniefromtheblock What is a panino?
@@MRoyClark piano
@@heardjenniefromtheblock To be clear, you said: "Todd played every instruments in this song". Those were your exact words and they were incorrect. He didn't play every instrument in the studio version OR the live version (I assume you are referring to his famous performance on The Midnight Special). Just like on the studio version, he sings and plays piano. The organ, drums, bass, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, and backing vocals were still played by other people. Like, seriously, how do you think he's making trumpet, organ, backing vox, and guitar sounds with nothing but a baby grand piano in a live setting, LOL? He only has two hands and one mouth (sounds like an early viral video) and this was a decade before digital polyphonic synthesizers, programmable drum machines, or live MIDI-sequencing was an option. The announcer even says that he is playing to the prerecorded backing track.
That said, he *IS* famous for playing most of the instruments on several other records, including many songs on that same album. In fact, apart from "Hello..." and seven other songs from the double album Sometimes/Always, he did "play every instrument" on the remaining 17 tracks. Just not on "Hello, It's Me". I'm sorry if that bums you out or whatever, but if you have access to UA-cam, then you have access to Google. It's wise to look up things you've "always heard" before posting them as facts. Obviously, it's not a big deal or anything, but you seem like a fan. And if you have spent the last 50 years thinking that Todd Rundgren was playing the saxophone or singing female backing vox on "Hello, It's Me" then it's probably time you learned the truth. I'm not sure what purpose you think is served by digging in your heels at this point. Just appreciate that a myth has been debunked and move on. OR... feel free to cling to alternate facts if it makes you feel better.
Gloria Ward is absolutely right on. Todd Rundgren is one of the most talented musicians of all time. I recommend reacting to I Saw The Light by him next. Also the Young Rascals were a great band. I recommend you react to Mickey’s Monkey or Lonely Too Long live on Ed Sullivan by the Rascals. You will see one of the greatest and underrated drummers of all time - Dino Danelli. He was unreal on the drums.
I was just a kid in junior high school. Oh Memories
His nickname is the Wizard; he wrote all the originals on the double album, Something/Anything?, produced it, played ALL the instruments & sang lead vocals. Only the backing singers were added.
This reminds me of That 70s Show! ❤️
Great episode!
The little girl in the video is living tyler
Liv
I was at the recording studio. Last summer
Todd played a lot of this himself, like Prince, if he had to be. He was just finally inducted into the RRHOF; he didn't go, he was playing somewhere. Give an ear to 'I Saw the Light', 'Can We Still Be Friends' and 'Couldn't I Just Tell You'
This song always reminds me of my older sister and she loved his music. Music connects us even though your in heaven now.
Love this song, takes me back to my teens , such a special time PURE magic, HITS MY SOUL every time,loved your reaction🎷🎹🎶🎸🎺😎
It's been awhile but heck YES!!! Just the right time. The Isley brothers do a nice version also.
I Saw the Light by Todd is a Beautiful song! Thank you so much! Love, from the Great State of Oklahoma, USA 🤍
"We got to get you a woman" is a good one to review, I don't think anyone has and it is unique and good. You two will love it.
Always did love this song!!
Gosh this was a huge song!!!!
My particular favorites are "Just One Victory" and "Love Is the Answer." Very empowering.
Happy your feeling better
You guys are on a roll today,But you have to go check out Frankie Valli "My eyes adored you".
Love you guys good to know you're feeling better.Y'all are the greatest.
Todd Rudgren is super talented. Recommend the Rascal. "It's a Beautiful Morning".
Todd Rundgren, like Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, could make great recordings without any input from any collaborators. They wrote everything, arranged everything, played everything, etc.
Y’all picked a great song right here!
Sorry youve been sick especially during the holidays glad your feeling better
An all time favorite. Thanks for this one
Todd was playing most of the instruments on this track...
Got to see him a few months back. Still awesome! Funny, smart, talented, he’s got it all.
With this song, you've just caught a glimpse of a rabbit wearing a waistcoat and looking at a pocket watch as he jumps into a rabbit hole. If you follow him in, you're in for quite the adventure
Glad y’all are doing better!❤️❤️
This brings me back.
Love that 70's "Phili" sound!!! 🥰
The Isley Brothers did this too, but this right here is THE ONE!!!! ❤❤
Please listen to the Isley Brothers version of this song and I guarantee you will love it as well.
@@ladycharliestallworth2280 I love em both. Ronald Isley is the man!!! 👍🏽👍🏽
☮️💙💙💙my favorite 🔥🌟
Man, I was 14 and in HS when this came out and fell in love the first time I heard it. Great Artist that was very much underrated. The 70's were the BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!!! The music was real and it was plentiful!!! I mean ALL genres was popping!!!
I love this song.
Oh yeah
The Isley Brothers did an amazing cover of this song!
Love this Guy! And I have a couple of his recordings on my playlist! Such an incredible artist. I was told that on this studio track... he plays every instrument as well. He did a live at Daryls House from his place in Hawaii. It is worth the watch.
BADASS SONG!
This is new to my ears. But I like it. 👍
Love Todd!!!
I second The Rascals they will take you down a rabbit hole of amazing music.
The first song I ever heard from Todd. My sister, 5years older than me had the 45. (Google 45 records). Loved it. Bang on the Drum came later and it was the song we started our weekend with .
Wow! its crazy how you explained the song at 5:56 because thats exactly how i feel about someone.
How about 1966 ~The Young Rascals ~ Good Lovin' ?! 😊✌
or
groovin"
This song is a vibe!
You two are like the cutest and best looking couple☺ I can feel the music and your love of listening to these old tunes I grew up on... Bless the new year for you both! I look forward to seeing and hearing the love- it inspires me more than you ever know🎄
Thank you
Todd Rundgren wrote and did this song in a band he was in called Nazz in 1968. A much slower version with less instrumentation. Todd redid it as a solo and played all the instruments on it as well. It was a mega hit at the time. I think Todd regretted being so know for this song. He was a musical genius and experimented a lot with his music. I know a lot of people love the direction he went in, but this song is it for me. Darn near perfect. Thanks and God Bless.
Oh, and P.S. their is a great Midnight Special version of this song. A picture of it was put in your thumbnail. You need to check it out.
check out I Saw The Light live at Daryl's House (except Daryl took the band to Todd's place in Hawaii) . Daryl and Todd go way back and Todd produced Hall and Oates
10 for sure! You guys can pick ’em! Thx!
I saw the light, is another good one to try little more upbeat
Hi Shawn and Mel so sorry to hear you were so sick. Please take good care of yourself and take the time to fully recuperate. Sounds like you have been through a lot. You are real troupers. In the 70's there was a who genre of these cool vibe songs like Todd Rundgren and Ambrosia. They just take me back to summer nights when I was a teenager, chilling and listening to my stereo in the dark with a cool breeze blowing in the window. I always associate that feeling with these songs. Here are a few more I would put into that category that I would love to hear and think you would also like: 1. "In the Heart of the Night" by Poco a song about New Orleans and Lake Ponchetrain. My husbands most favorite song. 2. "I Really Want to See You Tonight" by England Dan and John Ford Coley. 4.. "You Are the Woman" by Firefall. 5. "Dance With Me" by Orleans. I hope the list gives you some ideas. Its really cool that you are asking for suggestions, it makes us feel like we like we can share with you in the same way you give to us. Get better soon! :)
Listen to it by the Isley
Brothers
beautifull as well.
One of his first hits! Todd is And always has been a musical innovator.Try his tune OnThe Road to Utopia!
Hi there, fun fact Tod Rudgren is actress Liv Tyler's Stepdad. The blond lady in the pictures is her mother and the kid is her. Please listen to the songs Seed Of A Memory by Terry Reid and Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart. Beautiful music.
Got that early 70s sound. My parents music.
Until she was around 11 yrs old, Liv Tyler thought Todd was her father. At an Aerosmith concert with her mother, model Bebee Buell, she was aware that Steven Tyler was her biological father.
I’m glad you feel better! Just watched a lot of your Elvis Presley reactions, awesome! Hope you enjoyed the holidays, keep up the great work!
We all missed you guys. Sorry to hear you'd been sick. I'm happy you're back and feeling better.
If you like "Hello It's Me" you should react to Todd's "I Saw the Light" next.
“That’s life” 😆
Yup! It’s better to wear slippers than try to carpet the whole world.
The most special song about my most important love…forever lost to obscurity and another person
The Little Girl on his lap was actress Liv Tyler..he raised her, although Steven Tyler was the father.
Listen to “I saw the Light” and “We’ve Gotta Get You a Woman “ by Todd.