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 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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
