Greetings Audio Toddheads! Warren H. (Atlanta, GA. USA) here. Tony Rogers and I have transferred our entire audio collections over to my home in 2008. We (Tony & I) thought my circumstances (A 62 year old, single, IT specialist/Audio Editor guy in Atlanta with lots of Todd Rundgren history/archival collecting since 1972) would be ideal for taking over the 'Library' in all its glory. And, so an 'incorporation' of his and my colossal collections takes place! I now curate this ‘museum’. And I plan to share much of this, just as Tony did all these decades. And yes, I’m somewhat of a Todd Rundgren Historian. I have been 'following' Todd extensively (in all forms of media) ever since I saw (and met) him here at an Historic Show at Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre on November 8 1973. So I know 'enough'. Please note that I say share my enthusiasm. No buying or selling. Nor will a penny exchange hands. Never.
I want to say a big THANK YOU in advance to all of you who are going to help and have helped with this so far. I’ll do my best. Write me anytime. twarrenh@gmail.com
Just scroll down to the items listed below by period and click on any year to browse the collection.
We've also recently been working in collaboration with my friend Frank Bubnick and his well known vast quality collection (you can visit his list by clicking on his name). Some of his editing is unequaled anywhere.
And some late breaking neat news : I believe most of you are familiar with the JEMS group. A bunch of super collectors for many bands’ audience recordings (predominate though are Yes and Springsteen). Well known for their re-mastering prowess and quality. They’ve been in contact with me for a couple of years, and in December of last year offered me all their (originals) Todd Rundgren Collection. They just didn’t have the resources or the time for refining anything by Todd Rundgren. It just wasn’t on their timeline. I received all their cassettes (60) within a few weeks! Most of them are MASTER tapes from the original Taper. They will be sending me all their DATs and Reels at a later date. I will be listing all these recordings here, as I digitally transfer them. With this addition of the JEMS collection I believe these Todd Rundgren Archives are easily the largest collection on the planet.
How do we share you ask? Well, Just for what it's worth, we really don't do the 'snail mail trading' (by postal) much these days. So, if you would like me to share or trade any of this 'Catalog' with you, it would be more convenient/easiest to share in the form of on-line file transfer. Generally, in .flac format, compressed to .zip or .rar for smoother/faster quality exchange [depending upon the size of the audio file(s) we might be exchanging of course]. Hope that all makes sense. I can work with you on 'all that'. Again, write me, and then we'll come to an agreement of sorts. Please keep in mind, that anything that is 'Official', or 'Professionally Marketed', or still available for 'Retail' purchase is not of consideration. Nor is there any monetary means of transaction.
I do not have any rights to, and I am not open for sharing any material that may be listed below that has been commercially or officially released and is still available retail. (It may be listed below for collection listing purpose only). I do not take or give any money for a single item below either. I do not take away any proceeds that are due to Todd Rundgren, family, friends, business or supporting/associated musicians. If it is ROIO (recording of independent origin), then I'm open to share. Support the artist! Go buy his stuff where and whenever available! Speaking of which; an ultimate place to find/buy Todd's releases and imports & rarities is TRBAZAAR. Check it out! If Scott ain't got it, nobody does...just about! And of course many past official CD/DVD releases and proprietary Todd merchandise is readily available for ordering on-line at The Toddstore. So check them out for sure.
I like to give credit where credit is due too. So please forgive me if I do not credit the right persons involved in making these recordings available/possible for all these years.
I’ll start a ‘Credits’ list here below, and maintain it on down the road. Like to make sure all the folks involved are appreciated. For now, let me go ahead and thank some folks that have really been instrumental in these archives (no particular order): Tony Rogers (of course), Mike Armes, Jeff Gauss 'Weavil' (RIP), Frank Bubnick, Paul Russo, Hiroshi Kawauchi, Istvan Berzenczei, Sara Kritzer, Barry Beiseigel, Marc Linowitz, Rob 'Lockjaw' Levangie, Roger Steel, Mike Adrian, Gil Ireland-Ashley, Jim Farrell, Dale Michelsohn, Gary Urwin, Don B., Bob Stanislowski (RIP), Micheal B., Jon Risen, Jon Babcock, Mark Wilpolt, Tom Cannon, Lin Sprague, Joe Franks, Chris 'Razz', Geoff (& Rick) Laurenzo, Ted Moon, Richard Roys, Storm Hunter, Moz (Mike), Sohta Fujito, David Skye, Allen Law, Matt Walsh, Kevin Lewis, Doug Ford, Dave Knife, JEMS, Jared Houser, Gene Poole, 'Elegymart', Gail Artsgard, Victor Baissait, Connor Payne and players to be named later. Special thanks to Roger Linder for providing this page space for us for decades. Let's Rock!
BTW, I call this group of people 'My Cartel'. However, I have given the group a Media name: F451 Media (as in 451 Farenheit). It is not a brand name, for nothing of mine is for sale or has been sold EVER. It is a logo for these dedicated Todd Rundgren Collectors , which most of been doing this since the early 90s (and even earler). Our logo is:
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1970s: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
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| 1968 | THE HELLO PEOPLE ‘FUSION’ | LP (PHILLIPS 80027 - PHS 600-276 STEREO) TRANSFER WARREN | 45:00 |
| Date Added:9/28/2014 Track List:WHITE WINGED DOVES.ANTHEM.JELLY JAM.IF I SHOULD SING TO SOFTLY.HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE FREE.PRAY FOR RAIN.A DREAM OF TOMORROW.EVERYTHING’S BETTER.COME AND SEE ME.I RIDE TO NOWHERE. Note:The original Hello People were W. S. “Sonny” Tongue – vocal, guitar (stage name “Country”) Greg Geddes – bass, vocal (stage name “Smoothie”) Bobby Sedita – guitar, vocal (stage name “Goodfellow”) Larry Tassi – keyboards, vocal (stage name “Much More”) Michael Sagarese – flute (stage name “Wry One”) Ronnie Blake – drums (stage name “Thump Thump”). Actually, the story goes, Sonny Tongue had recently gotten out of a 'prison stay' (for draft evasion) to join/co-found the group! And you'll notice some familiar other names here that have had many collaborations with Todd for recordings and concert performances. In this Pre-Todd involvement era , 'The Hello People' (in all there 'mime' makeup glory) headlined the Café Wha? frequently in Greenwich Village, which is where Moogy (and then Todd) used to go to listen to upcoming musicicans. I remember seeing them on the Smothers Brothers Show! Ya'll know the rest of the history. “If I Should Sing Too Softly” is catchy, but very poppy, Harpers Bizarre-like fluff. “How Does It Feel to be Free” benefits from a kick-ass hook. “Pray for Rain” is a quirky song with a sort of jug-band feel — I like it. “A Dream of Tomorrow” is interesting but lugubrious. “Everything’s Better” is the one real skip-over for me… it’s kind of along the lines of “Pray for Rain” but really doesn’t work. “Come and See Me” and “I Ride to Nowhere” are poppy again, OK but not too distinctive. How ‘bout a little Hippie Music!?~ Warren |
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| 11/1968 | NAZZ ‘FUNGO BAT’ ACETATES | DIGITALIZED BY FRANK BUBNICK | N/A |
| Track List:ALBUM ONE: FORGET ALL ABOUT IT. ONLY ONE WINNER (TODD VOCALS). MAGIC ME. GONNA CRY TODAY. MERIDIAN LEEWARD. UNDER THE ICE. SOME PEOPLE. RAIN RIDER. RESOLUTION (TODD VOCALS). OLD TIME LOVEMAKING. FEATHERBEDDING LOVER. TAKE THE HAND (TODD VOCALS).
HOW CAN YOU CALL THAT BEAUTIFUL (TODD VOCALS). ALBUM TWO: LOOSEN UP. SING A SONG. GOOD LOVIN WOMAN. SING A SONG REPRISE. ITS NOT THAT EASY (TODD VOCALS). PLENTY OF LOVIN.
LETTERS DONT COUNT. KIDDIE BOY. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. HANG ON PAUL. NOT WRONG LONG.
YOU ARE MY WINDOW (TODD VOCALS). A BEAUTIFUL SONG.
Note:All the die hards know this, but for those that didn't: Nazz's second album was to be a double album (as per Todd's wishes) called Fungo Bat. Recording began in Nov 1968 and completed in Spring 1969. Due to band members indifferences & management decisions, it was never released as such. Instead (and unfortunate to many and to us), Nazz Nazz (as it the decided title) was released in April 1969 as a single album with the following Tracks: Side One: 01 Forget All About It 02 Not Wrong Long 03 Rain Rider 04 Gonna Cry Today 05 Meridian Leeward 06 Under the Ice Side Two: 01 Hang On Paul 02 Kiddie Boy 03 Featherbedding Lover 04 Letters Don't Count 05 A Beautiful Song Todd had split the band in the Fall of 1969 accordingly. Much of the balance of the Fungo Bat sessions were released in May 1971 as Nazz III with the following tracks: Side One: 01 Some People 02 Only One Winner 03 Kicks (Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil) 04 Resolution 05 It's Not That Easy 06 Old Time Lovemaking 07 Magic Me Side Two: 01 Loosen Up (Antoni/Mooney/Rundgren/Van Osten) 02 Take the Hand 03 How Can You Call That Beautiful 04 Plenty of Lovin' (Carson van Osten) 05 Christopher Columbus (Carson van Osten) 06 You Are My Window On five tracks (Only One Winner, Resolution, Its Not That Easy, Take The Hand, and How Can You Call That Beautiful), Stewkey's vocals are overdubbed over Todd's So for completeists, archivists and die hard collectors, here are the Fungo Bat acetates in all their rare glory. Album One: 01 Forget All About It 02 Only One Winner (Todd Vocals) 03 Magic Me 04 Gonna Cry Today 05 Meridian Leeward 06 Under The Ice 07 Some People 08 Rain Rider 09 Resolution (Todd Vocals) 10 Old Time Lovemaking 11 Featherbedding Lover 12 Take The Hand (Todd Vocals) 13 How Can You Call That Beautiful (Todd Vocals) Album Two: 01 Loosen Up 02 Sing A Song 03 Good Lovin Woman 05 Sing A Song Reprise 05 Its Not That Easy (Todd Vocals) 06 Plenty of Lovin 07 Letters Dont Count 08 Kiddie Boy 09 Christopher Columbus 10 Hang On Paul 11 Not Wrong Long 12 You Are My Window (Todd Vocals) 13 A Beautiful Song~ Warren |
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