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)
What's Going On
Todd Rundgren Lyrics
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On things as they might have been
That given the time, you'd read my mind
And know there was love within
I could loudly exclaim we felt the same
But not in all honesty
Now you'll never know
How could you know the friend that you had in me
Lessons I never had
When you lose a friend forever
Hurts so bad
Ooh it hurt me so bad
I had always believed that you and me
Were connected by destiny
But the time never came
It sounds so lame
Is it all just my vanity?
Am I the only one to feel the sun
Exactly the way I do?
When you sang how you felt I'd tell myself
Maybe someday I'll sing with you
I've got so much to hope for
Dreams that I've never had
When you've got no one to share them
Hurts so bad
Ooh it hurt me so bad
I have an ideal I think is real
But I just can't find it
I believe that one day
I'll melt away into that lost horizon
Ooh it hurt me so bad
That you had an ideal you knew was real
And you went out to find it
And you found it one day
You've gone to stay into that lost horizon
In the song Medley I by Todd Rundgren, the singer expresses his regret and sadness about losing a friend and the missed opportunity to share his feelings. The lyrics reflect the realization that it's too late to think about the possibilities of what could have been, and the singer laments that they never knew the depth of his true feelings. The song is a reflection of how difficult it can be to express one's emotions, and how often it is only when it is too late that one realizes the importance of being honest and clear about how they feel.
The song reflects on the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of communication. The lyrics suggest that the singer was not able to express his true feelings and that it caused him great pain. The singer wonders if he was the only one who felt a certain way, but he never had the chance to find out. The song is a powerful reminder that we should always strive to be honest with ourselves and with those we care about, as it is never too late to express our true feelings.
Overall, the song Medley I by Todd Rundgren is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to a lost friend, and a reminder of the importance of honesty and communication in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I guess it's too late to speculate
It is now pointless to try and guess what could have been.
On things as they might have been
On events that could have happened if something was different.
That given the time, you'd read my mind
If there was enough time, you would have understood what I was feeling.
And know there was love within
And figure out that I had strong feelings for you.
I could loudly exclaim we felt the same
I could say loudly that we had similar emotions.
But not in all honesty
But that wouldn't be truthful.
Now you'll never know
But now it's too late for you to ever find out the truth.
How could you know the friend that you had in me
How could you understand the kind of friend that I was to you?
I've got so much to learn now
I realize that there is a lot for me to comprehend.
Lessons I never had
There are things that I have never experienced.
When you lose a friend forever
It's extremely difficult to come to terms with the end of a friendship.
Hurts so bad
It's very painful.
Ooh it hurt me so bad
It hurt me deeply.
I had always believed that you and me
I used to think that we had a special connection.
Were connected by destiny
That it was fate that brought us together.
But the time never came
But something always seemed to get in the way.
It sounds so lame
It seems very foolish.
Is it all just my vanity?
Is my perception of our relationship only based on my own ego?
Am I the only one to feel the sun
Is it just me who feels the warmth and light of happiness?
Exactly the way I do?
In the same manner and to the same degree?
When you sang how you felt I'd tell myself
When you expressed your emotions through your music, I would envision myself doing the same.
Maybe someday I'll sing with you
Perhaps one day I'll be able to create and perform music with you.
I've got so much to hope for
I have many aspirations.
Dreams that I've never had
There are ambitions that I've never considered before.
When you've got no one to share them
When you don't have a companion to discuss your desires with.
Hurts so bad
It's very painful.
Ooh it hurt me so bad
It hurt me deeply.
I have an ideal I think is real
I have an ideal that I believe to be genuine.
But I just can't find it
But I haven't been able to discover it yet.
I believe that one day
I believe that at some point in time.
I'll melt away into that lost horizon
I will disappear into that unknown, abstract place over time.
That you had an ideal you knew was real
That you had a goal that you knew was true.
And you went out to find it
And you took action to pursue it.
And you found it one day
And you were successful in finding it at some point.
You've gone to stay into that lost horizon
You've left to live in that abstract and unknown place for good.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TODD RUNDGREN
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@Green-eyedGirl19
It is amazing that this song was written in the 60's and every word is relevant now.
@TheVineyarder
Todd is so flippin' incredible!
@jerlouvis
It was great to watch Todd belt out that beautiful classic. Thanks for posting it,it made my day.
@awizardatruestar
What a brillliant version and great background from brontis to the writing of this classic song. Viva la Marvin.
@VenusGrnys
Todd is Godd! Amen!
@VenusGrnys
gotta love that Philly Blue Eyed Soul....sing it Todd.
@griffinia
It's just this simple: TODD IS GODD!!!!
@lired70
This is why Todd Rundgren is an uber musician!!
@garyscott5347
Love is the answer.
@SKIPTALK9
Todd's been tryin to say War is Not the Answer for every War since his Nazz Day's!