Utopia - Live At The Royal Oak, Detroit (1981)
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- One World
Road to Utopia
Back on the Street
Caravan
Time Heals
The Wheel
The Very Last Time
Lysistrada
Love in Action
Couldn't I Just Tell You
Love Is the Answer
Just One Victory
I've been following Todd rundgren in Utopia since the late seventies or I don't even know when you got any Utopia I was in the Navy then but I love Todd and I know he loves Cleveland I am from Cleveland and I love Todd rundgren God bless you my brother I hope you're doing okay my friend
I am proud to say that I saw this exact same show at the Philadelphia Zoo in the Summer of 1981. I believe Todd Rundgren is one of the most under rated, under appreciated musician EVER!
I saw the same one at the South Street Seaport in NYC on 7/5/81. Wonderful memory.
I was at that show!
This.
This band was so freakin' tight, their harmonies were so perfect. They are, to me, the epitome of what a four piece band should be, only surpassed by The Beatles.
Man, I miss this.
+Mooseboy08 Ya'll know if there is a video version of any Disco Jets concert/tour? Man, that album is certainly one of the very best instrumental albums ever!
+Alejandro González López Alejandro, I had never heard of Disco Jets until you mentioned it! And I thought that I was a pretty big Todd.Utopia fan… at any rate, thanks so much for informing me about it!
+Mooseboy08 saw them and they were sick, gone forever and I'm glad there's footage.
+Mooseboy08 Check out Jellyfish
+Cstefos Definitely a Jellyfish fan too!
How did this band not become more popular?
Man, that guitar has been in some famous hands!
who?
@@timpascale4151 Clapton
How the hell did Utopia avoid the charts in the 80s? The songsare so freeking good!
imho, this is the most underrated four piece band ever. Unreal vocals, everybody has their own stage personna… just doesn't get any better than this.
These guys are the best. I was at this same show back in 1981/ 14 th row
Saw them maybe 79, MRF near St. Louis, was 13 then, drank my first beers. Great show, bought the 8-track. Memorable was "Road to Utopia", "Caravan", and "Girl You Make Me Crazy". Rundgren never sold out, he stayed progressive and developed with times, still does.
Todd is a complex artist and a great songwriter. He also has fun.
+John Cloutier Exactly who he is.
Todd R is the definition of FUN should be a pic of him in dictionary
Todd has "fun"? No? Are you sure? Doesn't look that way to me!
Very sure. He does work really hard,but he is mostly always grinning and joyful.
Living near Detroit in 70's and early 80's I had the pleasure of seeing and listening to this band half a dozen times. Wonderful stuff, indeed.
1981..... Utopia at its finest hour.....
I remember seeing them at the Philadelphia zoo right around this time. It was one of the most impressive shows I had ever been to. Then I got to see them again a few years later in LA at the Universal amphitheater. Incredible vocals., musicianship...just amazing!
Absolutely, positively, one of the very best bands ever. Especially live. I've seen them several times in the LA area, and they are perfection. Their harmonies and playing, the song writing and humor. Very clever lyrics. They don't make bands like this anymore. Or musicians like this anymore. Its all "auto tune" and big, fake production. No originality. Most of the rock/pop stars can't even sing live anymore. Its all backing tracks. I miss this era.
+OnBendedKneeMusic Ya'll know if there is a video version of any Disco Jets concert/tour? Man, that album is certainly one of the very best instrumental albums ever!
Gee, the same thing was said of certain artists in the '00s, and the '90s, and especially the '80s when synths were "taking over." Get thee to thy wheelchair.
OnBendedKneeMusic You've seen Utopia "several times"??? You lie!! I've seen them once, in 1977 on the "Ra" tour, and that was so amazing I almost died of an overdose of JOY! So, "several times" I find a bit hard to believe! You must have a high "joy" tolerance!
No, sorry, there is a difference. When I hear pop and rock radio these days, I simply cannot take it. The shit they play is juvenile as hell and sounds like nursery rhymes with mindless lyrics, stupid "melodies," and largely computer generated crap. Any douchbag with a Mac and qwerty keyboard in front of him can TRY to make music. There are very few good artists in the pop and rock fields these days. It's mainly bullshit or rehashed stuff from back when bands like Utopia were in their prime. The ONLY stuff I hear nowadays that is actually kickin' ass is prog rock/metal bands like Mammoth (not the 3 piece with vocals, but the 3 piece instrumental band with Wes Thrailkill on guitar), and guys like Blackberry Smoke (which of course is so good because they are tapping into the southern rock vibe from the 70s). But, no dude, you can keep the shit they play on the radio nowadays and call music. Back in the 70s and 80s, probably eighty percent of the stuff on the radio was pretty good--even the one hit wonders. And ten percent sucked. Now? Hell no. One percent decent and ninety-nine percent garbage. We've got bimbos with big tits that can't sing to save their ass and apes grunting like Neanderthals and calling in singing, with guitars tuned two octaves low. Yeah, that's talent...
OnBendedKneeMusic these bands are still around. Check out the Neal Morse band. He reminds me of Todd a lot.
0:44 awe, baby Rex; Baseball's finest.
♥️
Miracle of miracles...I was there at this very show in Royal Oak, my first-ever Todd/Utopia live experience. I was shocked to see Todd's "short" haircut, and amazed to see the Cream guitar clearly shown on the "Todd" LP liner. I recall the TV truck out front and hearing that his kid was there. We waited a long time after the show to see Todd get in his limo. When asked if he would sign my poster, he replied, "I'm sorry". Ouch! (in a hurry?) 30 years later I'm able to experience it once again!
Trapped in time, everyone looks exactly as I remember them, . .
Excellent concert - many thanks for the upload! I was lucky enough to see Todd do the complete Something/Anything album. It was in Orlando, FL, and featured an odd lineup - Todd was the opening act. A band called the Hello People took the stage 1st and played 30 min or so, then another guitarist and bass player joined them, and finally, Todd joined them. I've been listening to Todd since 2nd Nazz album, but that's the only time I've seen him live. The rest of the concert was unusual, too. The next act was George Carlin doing Al Sleet and the seven words you can't say on TV (from Class Clown album). Then the headliners, John McLaughlin and Mahavishnu Orchestra came on, doing Inner Mounting Flame album! Complete with Cobham, Goodman, etc. What a band! And the venue wasn't even half full - people hadn't caught on to Todd or McLaughlin yet. Todd played a powerful, emotional set, Carlin was on a roll, and McLaughlin and his group just electrified everyone. They had almost telepathic communication going onstage and played as driven by magic! This concert would never have been possible in today's atmosphere where marketing and ticket sales trump all. Thank God for memories!
+phil benny Sounds like a totally awesome show. It's definitely not the same today. I play guitar and there are zillions of amazing guitarists nowadays, but it still ain't the same. There were so many creative bands back then and, aside from the many Blues Rock bands around (some of whom I liked) they all sounded different (like Todd, Yes, Tull, Deep Purple, Zep, Floyd, ELP, Zappa, Gentle Giant, The Who, etc., etc.). I knew as a teenager that we had it really good back then, but I think it was lost on most of us just how good and what a renaissance it truly was.I saw McLaughlin in the mid 70's in Central Park, NYC. It was awesome, but I was a little too young to see him during the original Mahavishnu days in the early 70's. There are a few pretty bad videos of them on YT but I haven't seen any with really good quality. Yeah, I miss the 70's too.
Love Todd and Utopia, Back in the 70's in Cleveland Oh. Every time he came to town went to see him. Always wish he would run for President.
love this guy and Band too , been into him since 73 I am from Australia , was lucky to catch him at the Tower in Philly New Years Eve {Jack Bruce Band supporting } in 1980 I think it was on a trip to the States...sensational
Ive been seeing live shows now since the middle 80s.A very wide range of artists from madonna to metallica.etc....Im watching this show for the first and am simply BLOWN away from the completeness of this performance.You will not see a modern act display talent remotely close to this.From vocalization to instrument performance.Thanks so much for putting this up.
Great Graphics!!! Thank you for this upload.. This is exactly when I fell in love with Utopia, then was in so deep, I focused on Todd alot(solo work) I am so grateful that I have seen all the Todd concerts I have seen. Even the one in a Indiana Strip Mall parking lot!!) Well... Needless to say, I LOVE TODD.
In a NW Indiana...
Ha - Kramer bass. I had one of those. Wish I never sold it!
I love this show so much I got the DVD.
Angela, Me too!! Love is the Answer~ May 19, 2020⚘⚘⚘
Sings like angel; totally plays the sht out of that guitar!
70s Todd: the best on-vinyl friend a young guitar-playing lad could have.
great sound quality for a live gig of that period, AWESOME BAND TODD AND THE CREW ROCK
Rundgren had his shot at a Carpenters level super-stardom with Something? Anything but he was pizzed off with people calling him the next Carole King so he dropped acid and did Wizard for his follow-up LP and threw it all away. Arent Ya Glad?
Saw this show in Cleveland, at Richfield Coliseum, in April of 1981. Led a two-or-three car "caravan" from Findlay to 'The Mistake On The Lake,' to expose some friends to Todd and his infinite wisdom. Truly good show.
I remember when they showed this on the old pay TV service called ON TV.
when I was Child
I stood in line like a child
I bought LPs like a child
Thanks for this DoucheExtravaganza
one of the great overlooked bands on earth/vocals as good as the beatles
Most excellent! Was so surprised to see Todd playing a Rickenbacker in "Love in Action" - never seen that before...Thanks for posting!
Spectacular concert! Love the Todd/Kasim duo handslap at 56:30 and Todd's guitar solo on Just One Victory is so amazing!
Wow what a great video of Todd and mates at their early best. Thanks for posting this.
+Dave Bliss Utopia was formed in 1974 bro
Man, Kasim is quite a singer! I had never seen him sing lead vocals.
高校生の頃、トッドのソロツアーを観にいった クラプトン好きの同級生に「オレはお前が観た事の無いクリーム時代のSGを観たんだぜ！」って自慢していたなぁ ネット普及後ライブで使っていたのはレプリカ説 それでもオレは（ファンじゃないが）浜田省吾が「ビートルズだけしか愛せない」を引用すると「トッドだけしか愛せない」 今でも迷彩をファッションに取り入れるのは「M*A*S*H」とUTOPIAの影響
Sounds like Todd and the guys might be trying figure out a reunion tour. Saw an interview with Todd from March 2015 when asked about the possibility he responded by saying it was a definite possibility but coordinating schedules was the biggest obstacle at this point...
…Light of the world...
God is the answer..Love=God🙏🙏🙏
Someone, Anyone..? 2020 vlogging upon this GEM??!♥️😊
oh yeah, this is great. All those years ago.
Todd Rundgren and Utopia are great and they are one of my favorite bands and I'm 18 years old and I like Utopia and Todd Rundgren.
Certainly the boys were at the top of their game on this tour…saw them at Chicago venue they hit the next night.. the wonderful Park West….was blessed to see them and TR-I’s numerous other excursions many times all the way back to Utopia MK 1 in early ‘74, opening act Todd solo karaoke of International Feel Suite at Indiana University..were you there?
I was there. I just found this video. Todd-Heads Unite!!
I remember the "zoo" concert, and the Tower, and the Civic Center, and the Spectrum. Yes I am from Philadelphia.
Todd always has a blast. He is in his prime here as are the rest of the band - Kasim's voice cuts through really nicely as well, Too bad "Healer" isn't part of this program - that was exceptional. All on the Road to Utopia. And a few years later we'd all win the Waiting Game. Man,!, does he ever sing so beautifully !! Roger and Willie too - - just fantastic work. And right here, we can all have it again and again.
Great harmonies and a song with an exhortation to love one other.....won't see that today.
I think with Caravan they were channeling their inner Alan Parsons Project 👌🏼
as good a vocal band as the beatles/todd is a true genius and amazingly talented
No better harmonies can be found than right here!
Very Cool band ,always been a fan saw Roger play with Bowie when they came to N.Z. really like the fusion of jazz .with the rock, combine that with those great songs = magic
great memories, we were at this show 4th row center......what a band! and a performance for all time.
Mind, spirit, heart and soul all wrapped into one. Don't mean to quote an ol' "cliche"...but Todd is "Godd"! Utopia had an amazing chemistry together and stage presence...incredible performance. Did see this tour live back then! Great upload...thanks!
53:04 Everybody has some new energy! Wipe yer nose, Todd. Jump Roger, jump! I'm amazed they did JOV at the correct tempo. Just one of the best live bands ever. Those harmonies!
Ah.....Royal Oak Music Theater, in my old hometown. Great venue! Saw lots of top-notch shows there in the 70s. Sadly I missed this one...
Love is the answer George. If he is not aware of Sing Ring...then so what. At least he is listening to enlightening music. Heads, hearts and hands. We are all here together man. I think you have totally missed the point. Chill dude.
These musicans are amazing. Great show. Wish I had been there.
One of the best rock and spiritual concerts I've ever seen. .
the GREAT band
always sounds good
This is wild. I was at that show. Have amazing photos from it. Never new video existed.
Learnin' Vince some more music from our youth.
I was fortunate enough to run across 3 different Todd/Utopia shows on vinyl. They were sent to radio stations to broadcast the shows back before they were done live. I obviously snatched them up. Remember "King Biscuit" and the "Source".
This show is one of them.
It's cool to see the video that goes along with it.
Man, they're awesome!
Timeless, awesome and saw this show a handfull of times as they toured NY/NJ that year! The DEFACE and ADVENTURES tours were the greatest! WE WANT MORE - AND - A PROPER REUNION PLS!
I love todd, he rocks the fuck out but also isn't afraid to be sweet and sentimental
Oh my gawd! Todd is tho coo.
Great,LOVE. Seen this, i play a little drums this guy must be one of the best drummers iv heard and iv seen! iv seen and met alot of them,cool!
Wow - saw them a bunch of times back then and never saw the do 'The Wheel'
(Opps wrong planet )is a great album..
Truly one of the best bands, live and in the studio. Thanks for posting this.
Todds best.When I was lucky enough to see the Toronto show they blew the roof off Massy Hall.Hall and Oates opened..
I was at this show! It was awesome!
This is my fave Utopia video.
man,i love utopia..always have..saw them in 1984 at the chance in Poughkeepsie!!.and kasim still plays w/ todd....
One More of Todd Rudgren's Awesome Performances, AA-gain !
Hey, the RO theater! Even though I moved to Cincy in72, came back to see Peter Gabriel at the RO theater in 78!
great music !!
SirPaul, John, Barry Gibb, Eton and Todd. A few of the greatest melodic geniuses of all time. Meanwhile the voters for the Clevellabd
Wow, what a gem! Never been a a big Rundgren fan but this was very good, and it was in Detroit too!!! (Royal Oak Michigan is basically playing in Detroit) I have much more respect for Todd Rundgren! Like most of us dudes with an older sister Todd’s “Hello, it’s me” played around the clock in our house, hate that song!!!! Nice to see Todd shaking hands with the fans!!!
He is my favorite artist along with Boz Sczggs
the best band....Ever
i'm pretty sure i saw this at the metro in boston ma. thank you mark carrier for getting me into utopia and todd.
Epic...........
BEST.BAND.EVER.
Seeing Todd in Englewood, NJ at Bergen Pac....this Tuesday August 6th...weeeeee!!!!!
I saw them on this tour also at a small college in PA. It was soooo awesome. Right on the stage and some decent pics to boot :D
WOW! Thank you for posting. Amazing, under-recognized band.
Great great band! prog-pop-Zappa mix
excellent upload. The masters at play.....so far ahead of their time
top notch.
Bryan Todd Are you Cary Grant? omg!
Bryan Todd put that in your pipe and smoke it , Mr .Grant. lol.
yeah! hahaha
Amazing footage of the best band!
There I am dead center @ the 52:58 mark with a camera strap on my right shoulder ans a brown S/A t-shirt.
How cool is that for posterity?!👏👏👏👍😎
@@michellerjackson5776 Thanks! It's also a good reminder of how much hair I had back then : >)
i was so happy to find this!! i've seen todd in concert more than any other artist.these were my post college days from msu. there was quite a todd following among my east lansing comrades.great music, great words, great show!!
The baby is Rex Rundgren. His mom is Karen Darvin, the redhead seen at the beginning and who was Todd's wife at the time.
Karen was Springsteen’s former squeeze.
outstanding
Oh yeah ! What a great concert with this great and amazing band ! .... Thanx for the link !
Saw them in London in 78 or 79 before they all cut their hair. But this was great too.
Phil. .I am so impressed. . Good for you..sounds amazing!! Happy viewing..
Thank you for sharing this awesome video! I am currently reading "A Wizard A True Star Todd Rundgren in the Studio" and just finished the section about them touring in camouflage. So to find this, was perfect!
Wonderfull
America's answer to anything the Brits tried to push our way: i.e: the New York Dolls influenced the Sex Pistols; Todd Rundgren influenced David Bowie. The Blues from the deep south influenced the world. TY.