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Sunday, September 14, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
A FACE TO A NAME : the music video is pulled from you tube but here is todds song used in the documentary
Uploaded on Aug 13, 2007
A short film about families and friends trying to find their loved ones who were at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001. Directed and produced by Douglas Sloan.
Original music by Todd Rundgren.
Original music by Todd Rundgren.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Sunday, September 7, 2014
COMEDY SINGER RED PETERS NEW DUET WITH TODD RUNDGREN
COMEDY SINGER RED PETERS NEW DUET WITH TODD RUNDGREN
Music: http://www.handsomebrothers.com/downloads/Red%20Peters/BlowMe-Red[...]
In late 2012, as Red Peters was busy monitoring his social media sites, he began receiving messages from fans in various cities about one of his most beloved songs. At shows across America, songwriter and record producer, Todd Rundgren and his band had been performing Red’s signature song “Blow Me (You Hardly Even Know Me)”.
Peters wrote and recorded the original “Blow Me” with the Babe Marino Orchestra in the summer of 1984. Initially released as a 45 rpm single, it became a cult favorite in jukeboxes across America and a staple on underground FM radio.
Since Red had recently begun working on an album concept that involved collaborating with other artists, he approached Rundgren and asked if he would like to sing a duet of the song to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original recording.
Rundgren (“Hello It’s Me”, “I Saw The Light”, “Bang The Drum All The Day”) agreed, and over the next several months, after settling on a suitable musical direction and a new big band arrangement by producer, Ed Grenga, each artist recorded their vocals virtually- Rundgren in Hawaii and Peters in Boston.
The result was a new, lively spoken introduction, and a fresh and classic interpretation of the song which also features background vocals from three of the original surviving members of the Alan Pinchloaf Singers.
NYC illustrator, Timothy Shamey reprises his talents, as he has on many of Red’s music projects, creating quintessential caricatures of both performers for the cover art.
The song, will be released September 9, 2014 on Ball Bag Records. It will be available in four versions: one with the spoken intro, one without, and both bleeped. It can be downloaded wherever fine music is sold, including iTunes, amazon, etc.
1. Blow Me (You Hardly Even Know Me) 2:50
2. Blow Me (You Hardly Even Know Me) w/spoken intro 3:14
3. Blow Me (You Hardly Even Know Me) bleeped 2:50
4. Blow Me (You Hardly Even Know Me) w/spoken intro bleeped
Friday, September 5, 2014
Video: ZODD ZUNDGREN Todd and Zappa fans will love this.
IRIDIUM-AUGUST 29+30-ZODD ZUNDGREN
early show
CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS OVERTURE-rundgren
HOT PLATE HEAVEN-zappa
EVERYBODY’S GOING TO HEAVEN-rundgren
OH NO-zappa
MOGGIO-zappa
WILLY THE PIMP/TRAIN-zappa/buddy mlles
POUND FOR A BROWN INTRO-zappa
BREATHLESS (part one)-rundgren
UNCLE MEAT/POUND FOR A BROWN-zappa
YER FAST-rundgren
HARRY, YOU’RE A BEAST-zappa
ECHIDNA’s ARF (coda only)
GRAND WAZOO (part one)-zappa
BIRTHDAY CAROL-rundgren
GRAND WAZOO reprise-zappa
I HATE EVERYBODY-Johnny Winter (sax solo by Ed P)
50/50-zappa
ECHIDNA (tiny snippet)-zappa
BREATHLESS (part two)-rundgren
JUST ANOTHER ONIONHEAD/CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS-
rundgren
CAN’T AFFORD NO SHOES-zappa
LET’S MAKE THE WATER TURN BLACK-zappa
POJAMA PEOPLE-zappa
ECHIDNA’S ARF-zappa
HELLO IT’S ME/BLACK NAPKINS-rundgren/zappa
DON’T YOU EVER WASH THAT THING-zappa
CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS (finale)-rundgren
late show
REAL MAN (intro only)-rundgren
St. ALPHONSO’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST (short segment)-zappa
G-SPOT TORNADO-mash-up:
Resolution-John McClaughlin (Mahavishnu)
Jingo-Santana
G-Spot Tornado-zappa
Caravan-duke ellington
Rockin in Rhythm-duke ellington
OH NO-zappa
SY BORG-zappa
YO MAMA (interlude only)-zappa
BLACK MARIA-rundgren
LATEX SOLAR BEEF-zappa
21st CENTURY SCHIZOID MAN-king crimson
DIRECTLY FROM MY HEART TO YOU-zappa (violin solo by Katie Jacoby)
DUST IN THE WIND-rundgren
KIDDIE BOY-rundgren
WAILING WALL-rundgren
UNCLE REMUS-zappa
MONTANA-zappa
ADVANCED ROMANCE-zappa
STAGGER LEE
PERSONALITY BOWS
THE LAST RIDE-rundgren
BROKE DOWN AND BUSTED mash-up
Boat on the Charles-rundgren
Broke Down and Busted-rundgren
Brown Shoes Don’t Make It-zappa
Pretzel Logic-Steely Dan
PEACHES EN REGALIA-zappa
encore
A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER-rundgren
MAGDALENA-zappa
BANG ON THE DRUM-rundgren
AMERICA/AMERICAN IDIOT-bernstein+green day
YOU CAN CALL ME AL/ELECTRIC AUNT JEMIMA-paul simon/zappa
INCA ROADS FINALE-zappa
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
video: Hermits of Mink Halloween- Real Man
John Powhida and the Hermits with special guests Mary Lou Arnold-Gress, Jesse Gress, Kimberly Andersen from the Rundgren Radio Birthday Bash V
SAVE THE DATE! Block your calendars for the 2015 Labor Day weekend
From RundgreRadio Doug:
So, year 8 for RR is now in effect!
Just talked to RundgrenRadio Mel and we have agreed to announce a SAVE THE DATE! Block your calendars for the 2015 Labor Day weekend (9/4-7) because the odds are great we will be hosting another Bday Bash!
We are feeling good that this year's attendees wouldn't dare miss it. We are also confident that we would add others that couldn't make it this year because of our late announcement (i.e. Kim H, Keith K, etc) and Todd's annual camp being so close to Labor Day weekend when it's normally in June during his birthday week.
Our ideal situation would be to get a unique Todd gig and throw the party in Akron but it takes two to tango and if we can't get it done we'll still throw a party somewhere in the US barring any unforeseen circumstances out of our control.
Thanks again to all the attendees of RR BDAY BASH V who took a chance on us this year after talking us into hosting the Bday Bash - you have opened our eyes! See you next year if not before then - now go get some sleep
Road To Utopia - HAWKING
Gary reaches down deep and comes out with one of Todd's showstoppers. Kimberly Andersen & Bruce Whetstone chime in with angelic vocals.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Todd addresses SOHF Community
Todd spent a few minutes during his Mythic Pacific Retreat informing everyone as to the new "action" phase to which the foundation is now entering as well as motivating people to get directly involved in the foundation.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
cool contest at TODDSTORE.COM
Good Afternoon Toddstore Friends ! It's Giveaway time !!
The good folks at Time Life have released a DVD box set of live performances from the Midnight Special from the 60's and 70's and as you know Todd was on a few of them ! Here is a clip from one of the DVD's :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5axRXjVJbs&feature=youtu.be
All you have to do is "Like" , Comment and SHARE it on your page and we will choose the winner of the 6 DVD box set in the next couple days !
The good folks at Time Life have released a DVD box set of live performances from the Midnight Special from the 60's and 70's and as you know Todd was on a few of them ! Here is a clip from one of the DVD's :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5axRXjVJbs&feature=youtu.be
All you have to do is "Like" , Comment and SHARE it on your page and we will choose the winner of the 6 DVD box set in the next couple days !
Monday, August 25, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Fishing With Todd (Rundgren interview at ToddStock 2)
Author/journalist/fisherman Michael Patrick Welch interviews legendary musician/performer/producer Todd Rundgren at ToddStock, Rundgren's 6-day-long 65th birthday party at Nottoway Mansion in White Castle, LA. June 2013.
Friday, August 15, 2014
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