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)
Wolfman Jack
Todd Rundgren Lyrics
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You better get your trip
Together before you step
In here with us!"
Full moon tonight, everything's all right
Baby come on back to Wolfman Jack
If you want yourself a day man, well I don't mind
'Cause the moon shines bright
And everything's all right
When the Wolfman, he creeps into town
Now you maybe want a man who throws 'round his money
But he ain't as cool as Wolfman Jack
And you might want yourself a man
Who don't act so funny
But he ain't your fool like Wolfman Jack
I don't mean to treat you evil
I'm just a good boy gone bad
But if I catch you after dark walking through the park
I'm just liable to do something mad
You maybe think you know what love is about girl
But it's nothing 'til it's Wolfman Jack
And everybody knows, you go round and shout it
That your only thrill is Wolfman Jack
Full moon tonight, everything's all right
Baby come on back to Wolfman Jack
I may miss your loving while I'm on my back
But you can't escape from Wolfman Jack
You can't do this to me
Look me in the eyes baby, now you cut that jive
You know the Wolfman's just about
The number one cat alive
You got my great big eyes spinning 'round in my head
How could you love another man instead?
The lyrics of Todd Rundgren's "Wolfman Jack" refers to spending a night full of excitement and adventure with the famous disc jockey, Wolfman Jack. The song starts with a warning to someone who has lost their way and is on a subconscious journey to nowhere. The singer advises them to get their act together before joining them for a wild, unpredictable ride with the Wolfman.
The chorus of the song refers to the full moon, which is a time when the Wolfman comes out to play. The singer invites the listener to join him and Wolfman Jack for an exhilarating night out, ditching their boring daytime partner. The song suggests that Wolfman Jack is the coolest guy in town and the only one worth spending time with. The singer admits to being a good boy turned bad but implies that the Wolfman's influence is worth embracing.
The last stanza suggests that the singer is jealous of the listener's attraction to someone else. The singer pleads with the listener to look him in the eye and admit that they are in love with the Wolfman. The song expresses the idea that only the Wolfman can provide excitement and true love, and nothing else comes close.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, you're on a subliminal trip to nowhere.
You're aimlessly wandering, with no real purpose or direction in life.
You better get your trip
Together before you step
In here with us!
You should figure out your life and get your act together before joining our group.
Full moon tonight, everything's all right
Baby come on back to Wolfman Jack
If you want yourself a day man, well I don't mind
You just ditch him when the sun goes down
'Cause the moon shines bright
And everything's all right
When the Wolfman, he creeps into town
It's a full moon tonight, which means it's time to party with Wolfman Jack. If you have a boyfriend, it's okay to come hang out with us at night, because the Wolfman is in town.
Now you maybe want a man who throws 'round his money
But he ain't as cool as Wolfman Jack
And you might want yourself a man
Who don't act so funny
But he ain't your fool like Wolfman Jack
You might think you want a man who spends a lot of money or is more serious, but he won't be as cool as Wolfman Jack.
I don't mean to treat you evil
I'm just a good boy gone bad
But if I catch you after dark walking through the park
I'm just liable to do something mad
I'm not trying to be mean, I'm just not the same person I used to be. But if I see you walking around at night, I might do something crazy.
You maybe think you know what love is about girl
But it's nothing 'til it's Wolfman Jack
And everybody knows, you go round and shout it
That your only thrill is Wolfman Jack
You might think you know what love is, but you haven't experienced it until you've partied with Wolfman Jack. And everyone knows that your favorite thing to do is hang out with him.
I may miss your loving while I'm on my back
But you can't escape from Wolfman Jack
You can't do this to me
I might miss you while I'm sleeping, but you can't leave me for Wolfman Jack. He has a hold on people that they can't shake.
Look me in the eyes baby, now you cut that jive
You know the Wolfman's just about
The number one cat alive
You got my great big eyes spinning 'round in my head
How could you love another man instead?
Stop playing games with me and acknowledge that Wolfman Jack is the coolest person around. You have me so enamored with him that I don't understand how you could love anyone else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TODD RUNDGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RyanMostumpy
That snare goes right down my spine
@Douglas-zd7mz
That may NOT B A."snare" and use or @ least request a prophylactic...! HeyoooooooooOOOOOOOOOOO!!
@user-ut6nu8ey4j
Great lp...
@michaelhaniotes36
Another great song. The problem here, for is his songs never grow old be with me. I purchased Something Anything on an 8 track tape when it first arrived on the scene. Wore the tape and a few players out. Bought the. Album, messed up a few turn tables and had to buy a few more albums. Just never gets old with me on
@GreenDawg101
Thats dedication! Todd was something else
@GreenDawg101
Is*
@cattycorner8
Agree.
@johnlong9534
Todd Rundgren does a song about Wolfman Jack also. Be sure to listen to the one with the Wolfman singing on it. ( (Rare Version, Wolfman Jack Vocals)
@noneovyerbusiness4909
Todd must have dug the Motown sound as much as I did when I was a kid.
@user-ut6nu8ey4j
He said he learned from Motown to start lp s with potential 45 s...hence this lp opens with "I saw the light".