Rundgren is well known among his fans as being an electronic music revolutionary. His skilled production techniques, matched by his belief that he has ability to play just about any instrument at a mastery level, has allowed him to release some of the most honest and personal music of his time. Many of his solo albums, including Something/Anything?]' were made completely by himself. That is, he played all the instruments, sang all the vocals, did all of the recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Website: http://www.tr-i.com/
Core discography:
With Nazz:
1968 - Nazz
1969 - Nazz Nazz
1970 - Nazz III
Solo:
1970 - Runt
1971 - Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren
1972 - Something/Anything?
1973 - A Wizard, a True Star
1974 - Todd
1975 - Initiation
1976 - Faithful
1978 - Hermit of Mink Hollow
1978 - Back to the Bars (live)
1981 - Healing
1983 - The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect
1985 - A Cappella
1989 - Nearly Human
1991 - 2nd Wind
1993 - No World Order
1995 - The Individualist
1997 - With a Twist
1998 - Up Against It
2000 - One Long Year
2003 - Can't Stop Running (live box set)
2004 - Liars
2008 - Arena
2011 - Todd Rundgren's Johnson
2011 - (re)Production
2013 - State
2015 - Global
2015 - Runddans (collaboration with Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm)
2017 - White Knight
With Utopia:
1974 - Todd Rundgren's Utopia
1975 - Another Live
1976 (released 2001) - Disco Jets
1977 - Ra
1977 - Oops! Wrong Planet
1980 - Adventures in Utopia
1980 - Deface the Music
1982 - Swing to the Right
1982 - Utopia
1984 - Oblivion
1985 - P.O.V.
2003 - Last of the New Wave Riders (live box set)
Marlene
Todd Rundgren Lyrics
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Marlene, you're the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Do you care for me at all
Marlene, I care for you
And I just don't care who knows it
And I guess that means that I love you
Marlene
I'm in trouble if your folks get mean
And if they do
Then I don't care if they bust me
And I guess that means that I love you
I don't need no fantasies
Just one thing I need
I you could make it here, Marlene
Dear Marlene, Marlene
Marlene, when I think that it all is just a dream
I remember that your eyes are green
And mine are blue
They will always see each other
And I guess that means that I love you
I don't need realities
Just one thing I need
If you could make it here Marlene
Dear Marlene, Marlene
Marlene, I'm depending on you now
Marlene
The song Marlene by Todd Rundgren is a classic love song expressing the singer's admiration for the titular Marlene. Throughout the song, the singer confesses his love and affection for Marlene despite the societal norms and challenges that may come with it. The lyrics depict Marlene as a beautiful girl, and the singer doesn't care what other people think of their relationship. He even expresses his willingness to face the wrath of her parents, which is a significant risk considering Marlene's young age. The singer keeps emphasizing how much he loves Marlene as he repeats the phrase, "And I guess that means that I love you."
As the song progresses, the singer asserts that he doesn't require any fantasies or realities from Marlene, except her presence. He suggests that he depends entirely on her, and the possibility of her coming to him is all he needs to be happy. He acknowledges that Marlene may seem too young, but he can't deny his feelings for her, and if given a chance, he would love to make things work between them.
Overall, the lyrics are quite straightforward and heartfelt, without any poetic devices or complex wordplay. The singer's love for Marlene is pure, innocent, and genuine, as he is willing to face any obstacles for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Marlene, you're the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Marlene, you're the most beautiful girl I've ever laid my eyes on
Do you care for me at all
Are you interested in me at all?
Marlene, I care for you
Marlene, I have feelings for you
And I just don't care who knows it
I don't mind if people know that I have feelings for you
And I guess that means that I love you
I realize that I have fallen in love with you
Marlene, who'd believe that you're only seventeen
I can't believe that you're only 17 years old, you seem much more mature
I'm in trouble if your folks get mean
I will be in trouble if your parents become angry or upset
And if they do
If they do become angry, upset or hostile
Then I don't care if they bust me
I don't care about the consequences of their anger, I still have feelings for you
I don't need no fantasies
I don't need any unrealistic ideas or daydreams
Just one thing I need
There's only one thing I truly need
I you could make it here, Marlene
If you could come to me, Marlene
Dear Marlene, Marlene
I care for you deeply, Marlene
Marlene, when I think that it all is just a dream
Sometimes I think that my feelings for you aren't real and they're just in my head
I remember that your eyes are green
But then I remember the detail that your eyes are green, which reminds me that my feelings are indeed real
And mine are blue
And that my eyes are blue
They will always see each other
Our eyes will always notice each other
Marlene, I'm depending on you now
Marlene, I'm relying on you at the moment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TODD RUNDGREN
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scott kuzminski
About a real girlfriend that dumped Todd when he took her on a trip to England and she stayed there.......gave him a "Im moved on" call...
He recorded this before that in thr throes of love...so we have this memoralized forever in amber for ourselves.....
A broke up gift to his fans - Inadvertently
wonder what ever happened to Marlene?
Alan Schreiner
Todd is such a treasure to those who choose to know his music.
KRUSH'R 925
Alan Schreiner that's a huge 10-4
ThisLoveIsSweet
Exactly
EyeComeInPeace
Roger Dee on that one Alan.
Wayne Dent
This is one of the most beautiful tunes Todd has written. He was so young and his choice of harmonic arrangement and orchestration was beyond someone of his age. Amazing!
Susan Thames
I totally agree!!
Susan Thames
He was such a romantic..& both he & Daryll Hall both eximplify that beautiful Philadelphia blue eyed soul! Personally,I love it!;
James thomas
Todd took my teenage mind on a whirlwind trip. Almost 50 years later and I think I turned out to be the man I imagined I would be at that young and fragile age. Thank you Todd for being a light in my life
Chad Kelham
One of my favorite tracks off Something/Anything. It's a percussion wonderland: vibes, marimba, hand bells & a bell tree (if I'm hearing correctly).
And listen to how Todd hits those really high notes when he sings Marlene at the very end...100 million shades of brilliance.
Wayne Dent
An amazing piece of work, Something/Anything!