Todd Rundgren's "Something/Anything?" celebrated its 48th birthday this week. To say this record changed my musical life is an understatement. From the very first show I attended as a wee lad in 1975, through a couple of hundred shows later, including a few chances to see this summer's performance of "A Wizard/A True Star," Todd Rundgren has managed to be in my wheelhouse through it all.
It's not all good. I am not one of those fans who refuses to call it how I see it...or hear it, actually. I have been disappointed a good number of times, both in concert and on record. But unlike many who simply gave up after "Something/Anything?," I have hung around because there is always a payoff that makes it worthwhile.
I put together a mix for me. This is not definitive. It's not even all of my favorites. It's what I felt like listening to. It includes Todd solo tracks, as well as a guest spot or two, some productions and a bit of Utopia. The Spotify playlist differs a bit from the download, as it ran a bit longer than the allotted time for a CD, so I edited a few tunes. The zip file also includes a couple of songs that were not on Spotify. See? Just like the major labels, ripping everybody off and making you need both!
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9 comments:
I had forgotten all about Guitars and Women. What a great album with great production and other contributions by Todd. A nice selection of tracks, especially for the uninitiated.
my family moved to Columbus OH in the early 70's and it seemed like every kid had a copy of Something/Anything, at least those that liked music. I Saw the Light was a hook, and I'm glad Todd has become comfortable again with performing the hits. As you said earlier in the week, I go back to those Daryl's House episodes regularly, too. My sister and I divided over the Utopia albums (she swoons over Kasim Sultan), but I've come around on them since his last Utopia tour.
Oh man! Now you're going to tell me I have to buy the vinyl reissue in two years. :)
Looking forward to playing this one today...
I'm not as big a fan as most here, but I do really like the last few Utopia albums, especially the S/T one. I'm looking forward to checking this out (I know and love the Cheap Trick tune, and remember liking the New Cars tune a lot). Hoping to find a few extra gems in my discovery. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
"Someday We'll Know" is the triple-play, combining the aural mix of H&O, Todd, and Gregg Alexander
The thing about Todd is that even mediocre Todd is really, really good Todd.
I am thoroughly gobsmacked that he was involved in Ian H.'s I Need Your Love as Short Back 'n' Sides could be my favorite Ian album. Missed it in the liner notes.
Randy
What a fun mix! Thanks Todd. Thanks Sal!
Awesome mix - especially like the inclusion of Someday We'll Know
Looking forward to this! BTW, Something/Anything is my favorite LP.
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