There are those people who would tell you that Todd Rundgren could have been the greatest pop songwriter of our age if he’d had half a mind to do it. Instead, pop songwriting occupied about 25% of his mind, with the remaining three-quarters reserved for experimental stuff, progressive rock (via Utopia) and production work. Incidentally, I don’t personally buy into the missed popportunity angle. He might just as well have been the greatest producer of our age if he had focused on that exclusively, but focus clearly wasn’t his (focus).
The story of Todd starts in The Nazz, a short-lived pop group that had a minor hit with the first version of “Hello It’s Me.” After the group split, Rundgren formed Runt, a front for his solo career. Both Runt and The Ballad of Todd Rundgren featured pop/rock songs in the same general vein as Carole King and Laura Nyro but with more testosterone. “We Gotta Get You A Woman” gave him a legitimate hit, although it hasn’t aged particularly well.
Ridding himself of the Runt moniker, Todd released Something/Anything?, a double-album DIY masterpiece that still stands as his magnum opus. The records contain some of his most recognizable hits, including “I Saw The Light” and a reworked version of “Hello It’s Me.” Although the early Runt albums hinted at Rundgren’s protean pop smarts, Something/Anything? is a testament to its creator’s genius that few have equalled in the annals of rock and roll.
One of the more confounding aspects of Rundgren is that he rarely does the same thing twice. The albums that immediately followed were both tantalizing and excruciating. You could find a great pop song and a side-long treatise on the spirit world on the same album (cf. Intitiation). Around this time, Todd also formed a band, Utopia, to pursue progressive rock structures, although the group gradually shifted to new wave/rock.
In the second half of the 70s, Todd became an increasingly sought-after producer. His own work seemed to stabilize as well: Faithful and particularly Hermit of Mink Hollow marked a return to form. Todd’s last notable hit was “Bang The Drum All Day” from The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect. Although he continued to release new works, producing and a growing interest in video consumed much of his time. I get the sense that Rundgren’s role is twentieth century music is still being evaluated. When his solo, group and production work is finally and completely assessed, he may turn out to have had a much greater impact than anyone realizes.
The Discography
RUNT (1970)
Broke Down And Busted / Believe In Me / We Gotta Get You A Woman / Who’s That Man? / Once Burned / Devil’s Bite / I’m In The Clique / There Are No Words / Baby Let’s Swing/The Last Thing You Said/Don’t Tie My Hands / Birthday Carol. Released on elpee and 8-track in June 1970 in the US (Ampex, A-10105/AMR F 81005) with lyrics insert; reached #185 on the US charts. Re-issued on elpee in 1971 in the US (Bearsville, A10105). Re-issued on direct metal master elpee, cassette and compact disc in 1987 in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, RNLP/R4/RNCD 70862) with lyrics insert. Re-released on remastered compact disc on January 13, 1988 in Japan (Bearsville, VDP-28014). Re-packaged with Hermit of Mink Hollow on 2-for-1 2LP, cassette and 2CD in March 1988 in the UK and France (Castle, TFOLP/TFOMC/TFO 3). Re-issued on compact disc on June 21, 1995 in Japan (Bearsville/Pony Canyon, PCCY-00782). Re-released on K2 HD remastered compact disc in 2008 in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-64201). Re-packaged with The Ballad of Todd Rundgren on 2-for-1 2CD in 2011 in the UK (Edsel). Re-packaged on 180g vinyl elpee on June 25, 2013 (Friday Music). Re-issued on compact disc on December 10, 2014 in Japan (Bearsville/Rhino, WPCR-80171).
We Gotta Get You A Woman (1970)
b/w Baby Let’s Swing/The Last Thing You Said/Don’t Tie My Hands. Released on 7-inch single in October 1970 in the US and Canada (Ampex, X31001); reached #20 on the US charts (charted on November 14, 1970 for 17 weeks). Re-released b/w “Couldn’t I Just Tell You” on 7-inch single on October 5, 1973 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15509).
Be Nice To Me (1971)
b/w Broke Down And Busted. Released on 7-inch single in April 1971 in the US (Bearsville, 31002); reached #71 on the US charts (charted on April 24, 1971 for 5 weeks).
THE BALLAD OF TODD RUNDGREN (1971)
Long Flowing Robe / The Ballad (Denny & Jean) / Bleeding / Wailing Wall / The Range War / Chain Letter // A Long Time, A Long Way To Go / Boat On The Charles / Be Nice To Me / Hope I’m Around / Parole / Remember Me. Released on elpee on June 24, 1971 in the US (Bearsville, A10116) with gatefold cover. Also released on 8-track in 1971 in the US (Ampex, AMR F 81016) with different track listing (I’ve also seen this listed as AMR 81016). Re-issued on elpee, cassette and compact in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, RNLP/RNC 70863) with lyrics innersleeve. Re-released on remastered compact disc in 1990 in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-2010). Re-issued on compact disc on February 22, 1999 (EMI). Re-released on 20-bit K2 remastered compact disc on September 22, 1999 in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-60804). Re-issued on K2 remastered compact disc in 2006 in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-63260). Re-released on super high material compact disc on March 18, 2009 in Japan (Victor, VICP-70058). Re-packaged with Runt on 2-for-1 compact disc in 2011 in the UK (Edsel). Re-issued on compact disc on December 10, 2014 in Japan (Bearsville/Rhino, WPCR-80172).
A Long Time, A Long Way To Go (1971)
b/w Parole. Released on 7-inch single in August 1971 in the US (Bearsville, 31004); reached #92 on the US charts (charted on September 4, 1972 for 2 weeks).
SOMETHING / ANYTHING? (1972)
I Saw The Light / It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Wolfman Jack / Cold Morning Light / It Takes Two To Tango (This Is For The Girls) / Sweet Mmories / (Intro) Breathless / The Night The Carousel Burned Down / Saving Grace / Marlene / Song of the Viking / I Went To The Mirror // Black Maria / One More Day (One Word) / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / Torch Song / Little Red Lights / Dust In The Wind / Piss Aaron / Hello It’s Me / Some Folks Is Even Whiter Than Me / You Left Me Sore / Slut. Released on 2LP in February 1972 in the US (Bearsville, 2BX 2066) with gatefold cover; reached #29 on the US charts (RIAA-certified gold record). Re-released on remastered 2CD on January 13, 1988 in Japan (Bearsville, VDP-9023/4). Re-issued on 2LP, cassette and compact disc in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, R2 71107) with poster. Re-released on remastered, 24k gold 2CD on February 15, 1994 in the US (Mobile Fidelity, UDCD2-591). Re-issued on remastered 2LP in 1995 in the US (Mobile Fidelity, MFSL-2-225). Re-released on 20-bit K2 remastered 2CD on September 22, 2009 in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-60805/6). Re-released on K2 remastered 2CD on July 20, 2011 in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-75004/5) and on 180g vinyl 2LP on September 20, 2011 in the US (Rhino, 97597). Re-issued on K2 remastered 2CD in 2016 in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-63261/2).
I Saw The Light (1972)
b/w Black Maria + Long Flowing Robe. Released on 7-inch single in March 1972 in the US (Bearsville, BSV 0003); reached #16 on the US charts (charted on April 8, 1972 for 14 weeks). Also released on three-track 7-inch EP in June 1973 in the UK (Bearsville); reached #36 on the UK charts (charted on June 30, 1973 for 6 weeks).
Couldn’t I Just Tell You (1972)
b/w Wolfman Jack. Released on 7-inch single in July 1972 in the US (Bearsville, BSV 0007); reached #93 on the US charts (charted on July 29, 1972 for 2 weeks).
Hello It’s Me (1972)
b/w Cold Morning Light. Released on 7-inch single in November 1972 in the US and Canada (Bearsville, BSV 0009) and in 1973 in Australia (Bearsville, BSV-0009). Also released on 7-inch single b/w “Is It My Name?” in 1973 in Germany (Bearsville, BEA 15 512) with picture sleeve. Also re-packaged with “I Saw The Light” b/w “Marlene” on 7-inch EP in 1973 in Mexico (Warner Bros, GX 07-820) with picture sleeve. Re-issued on 7-inch single in September 1973 in the US (Bearsville, BSV 0009); reached #5 on the US charts (charted on October 6, 1973 for 20 weeks). Released on 7-inch single on January 18, 1974 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15513). Re-released with “A Dream Goes On Forever” on back-to-back hits 7-inch single in the US (Bearsville, GBR 001). Re-released with “Can We Still Be Friends” on back-to-back hits 7-inch single in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, R7 4514).
A WIZARD, A TRUE STAR (1973)
International Feel / Never Never Land / Tic Tic Tic It Wear Off / Your Need Your Head / Rock And Roll Pussy / Dogfight Giggle / You Don’t Have To Camp Around / Flamingo / Zen Archer / Just Another Onionhead/Dada Dali / When The Shit Hits The Fan/Sunset Blvd. / La Feel Internacionale / Sometimes I Don’t Know What To Feel / Does Anybody Love You? / I’m So Proud/Ooh Ooh Baby/La la Means I Love You/Cool Jerk / Is It My name? / Just One Victory. Released on elpee in March 1973 in the US (Bearsville, 2133) with gatefold cover; reached #86 on the US charts. Re-issued on elpee and cassette in November 1980 in the UK (Island). Re-issued on compact disc and cassette in 1993 in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, 70864).
Sometimes I Don’t Know What To Feel (1973)
b/w Does Anyone Love You? Released on 7-inch single in July 1973 in the US (Bearsville). Also released as promotional 7-inch cingle in 1973 in the US (Bearsville, BSV 0015) feat. A mono on flip.
TODD (1974)
How About A Little Fanfare? / I Think You Know / The Spark of Life / An Elpee’s Worth of Toons / A Dream Goes On Forever / Lord Chancellor’s Nightmare Song / Drunken Blue Rooster / The Last Ride / Everybody’s Going To Heaven/King Kong Reggae // No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator / Useless Begging / Sidewalk Café / Izzat Love? / Heavy Metal Kids / In And Out of Chakras We Go / Don’t You Ever Learn? / Sons of 1984. Released on 2LP in February 1974 in the US (Bearsville, 2 BR 6952), the UK (Bearsville, K85501), Germany (Bearsville, BEA 85501), Japan (Bearsville, P-5126/7) and New Zealand (Warner Bros., 2WBS6952) with poster; reached #54 on the US charts. Re-issued on 2LP and compact disc in 1989 in the UK (Castle, CLDLP/CLACD 177). Re-issued on compact disc in 1993 in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, 71108). Re-issued on compact disc in February 1999 in the UK (Essential, ESMCD674).
A Dream Goes On Forever (1974)
b/w Heavy Metal Kids. Released on 7-inch single in March 1974 in the US and Canada (Bearsville, BSV 0020) and on May 31, 1974 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15515); reached #69 on the US charts (charted on April 6, 1974 for 6 weeks). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1974 in the US (Bearsville, BSV 0020) feat. A mono on flip.
Wolfman Jack (1974)
b/w Breathless. Released on 7-inch single in December 1974 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0301) and on February 28, 1975 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15519).
Real Man (1975)
b/w Intro – Prana. Released on 7-inch single in April 1975 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0304) and on September 26, 1975 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15521); reached #83 on the US charts (charted on April 26, 1975 for 3 weeks). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1975 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0304) feat. A mono on flip.
INITIATION (1975)
Real Man / Born To Synthesize / The Death of Rock And Roll / Eastern Intrigue / Initiation / Fair Warning // A Treatise On Cosmic Fire: Intro – Prana / The Fire of Mind or Solar Fire / The Fire of Spirit or Electric Fire / The Internal Fire or Fire By Friction / Outro – Prana. Released on elpee in May 1975 in the US (Bearsville, 6957); reached #86 on the US charts. Re-issued on compact disc in 1993 in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, 70866).
FAITHFUL (1976)
Happenings Ten Years Ago / Good Vibrations / Rain / Most Likely You Go Your Way And I’ll Go Mine / If Six Was Nine / Strawberry Fields Forever // Black And White / Love of the Common Man / When I Pray / Cliché / The Verb “To Love” / Boogies (Hamburger Hell). Released on elpee and 8-track in April 1976 in the US and Canada (Bearsville, BR/BEAM8-6963), the UK (Bearsville, K 55510), Japan (Warner, P-10185W) and the Netherlands (Bearsville. 200757) with innersleeve; reached #54 on the US charts. Re-issued on elpee and compact disc in 1993 in the US (Rhino, RNLP/R2-70868). Re-issued on compact disc in 1999 in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands (Essential, ESMCD-702).
Good Vibrations (1976)
b/w When I Pray. Released on 7-inch single in May 1976 in the US (Bearsville, BSS-0309); reached #34 on the US charts (charted on June 5, 1976 for 8 weeks). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1976 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0309) feat. A mono on flip.
Love of the Common Man (1976)
b/w Good Vibrations (UK), Black And White (US). Released on 7-inch single on June 25, 1976 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15524) and in July 1976 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0310) with picture sleeve.
HERMIT OF MINK HOLLOW (1978)
All The Children Sing / Can We Still Be Friends / Hurting For You / Too Far Gone / Onomatopeia / Determination // Bread / Bag Lady / You Cried Wolf / Lucky Guy / Out of Control / Fade Away. Released on elpee, cassette and 8-track in April 1978 in the US and Canada (Bearsville, BRK/M5W/BEAM8-6981), the UK (Bearsville, K 55521), Japan (Bearsville, P-10481W) and the Netherlands (Bearsville, BEA 55521) with lyrics innersleeve; reached #36 on the US charts and #42 on the UK charts. Re-issued on compact disc in Germany (Bearsville, BRKCD6981). Re-issued on elpee in 1993 in the US (Rhino, RNLP 70871). Re-released on remastered compact disc in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-60264).
Can We Still Be Friends (edit) (1978)
b/w Determination (UK/US), Out of Control (US alternate). Released on 7-inch single in May 1978 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0324) on May 26, 1978 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15539); reached #29 on the US charts (charted on May 27, 1978 for 15 weeks). The single was issued with two different B sides under the same ID number.
You Cried Wolf (1978)
b/w Onomatopoeia. Released on 7-inch single in July 1978 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0330). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in July 1978 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0330) feat. A mono on flip.
All The Children Sing (1978)
b/w Bag Lady. Released on 7-inch single on November 24, 1978 in the UK (Bearsville, K 15543).
BACK TO THE BARS (1978)
Live tracks: Real Man / Love of the Common Man / The Verb “To Love” / Love In Action / A Dream Goes On Forever / Sometimes I Just Don’t Know What To Think / The Range War / Black And White / The Last Ride / Cliché // Never Never Land / Black Maria / Zen Archer / Medley: I’m So Proud / Ooh Ooh Baby / La La Means I Love You / I Saw The Light / It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Eastern Intrigue / Initiation / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / Hello It’s Me / Don’t You Ever Learn. Released on 2LP and double 8-track in November 1978 in the US and Canada (Bearsville, 2BRX/BEAJ8A 6986), the UK (Bearsville, K 65511), Germany (Bearsville, BEA 65511) and Japan (Bearsville, P-5561/2) with gatefold cover and picture innersleeves; reached #75 on the US charts. Re-issued on 2CD in 1987 in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, RNDA-71109). Re-issued on 2CD in 1999 in the UK and the Netherlands (Essential, ESCD-704). Re-issued on 2CD in Japan (Bearsville, VICP-60265).
BACK TO THE BARS RADIO SAMPLER & INTERVIEW (1979)
Released as promotional elpee in 1979 in the US (Bearsville, 788).
It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference (live edit) (1979)
b/w Don’t You Ever Learn (live). Released on 7-inch single in February 1979 in the US (Bearsville). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1979 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 0335) with A (full version) on flip side.
Time Heals (1981)
b/w Tiny Demons. Released on 7-inch single in February 1981 in the US (Bearsville, BSS 49696) and the UK (Bearsville, PSR 455). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1981 in the US (Bearsville, 49696) with A mono on flip. Released on four-track 7-inch EP picture disc in 1982 in the UK (Avatar, AVAB1P) with Why Can’t We Be Friends + I Saw The Light.
HEALING (1981)
Healer / Pulse / Flesh / Golden Goose / Compassion / Shine // Healing Part 1 / Healing Part 2 / Healing Part 3. Released on elpee and cassette in February 1981 in the US (Bearsville, BHS/W5-3522), the UK (Island, ILPS-9657), Australia (Bearsville, L-37547), Canada (Bearsville, XBR-3522), Germany and the Netherlands (Bearsville, 203-352.320) and Japan (Bearsville, 26AP-2021); reached #48 on the US charts. LP issued with bonus 7-inch single featuring “Time Heals” b/w “Tiny Demons.” Re-released on rematered elpee and compact disc in the US Rhino, RNLP/RNCD-70874). Re-issued on remastered compact disc on May 17, 1999 in the UK (Essential, ESMCD-705).
Compassion (1982)
b/w Healing. Released on 7-inch single in January 1982 in the US (Bearsville).
Bang The Drum All Day (1982)
b/w Chant (US), Drive (UK). Released on 7-inch single in March 1983 in the US (Bearsville, 29686) and Canada (Bearsville, 92 96867) and in August 1983 in the UK (Lamborghini); reached #63 on the US charts (charted on May 7, 1983 for 5 weeks).
THE EVER POPULAR TORTURED ARTIST EFFECT (1983)
Hideaway / Influenza / Don’t Hurt Yourself / There Goes My Baybay / Tin Soldier / Emperor of the Highway / Bang The Drum All Day / Drive / Chant. Released on elpee in January 1983 in the US (Bearsville, 23732) and in August 1983 in the UK (Lamborghini, 2000); reached #66 on the US charts. Re-released on remastered compact disc in 1993 in the US (Rhino, 70876).
Hideaway (1983)
b/w Emperor of the Highway. Released on 7-inch single in September 1983 in the US (Bearsville, 7-29759). Also released as promotional 7-inch single in 1983 in the US (Bearsville, 7-29759) feat. A fade version on flip side.
RUNT A CAPPELLA (1984)
Released on elpee in 1984 in the US (Catsville, TR-084).
A CAPPELLA (1985)
Blue Orpheus / Johnee Jingo / Pretending To Care / Hodja / Lost Horizon / Something To Fall Back On / Miracle In The Bazaar / Lockjaw / Honest Work / Mighty Love. Released on elpee in September 1985 in the US (Warner Bros., 925 128). Re-released on compact disc in the US (Rhino, 75761) with different track order.
Something To Fall Back On (1985)
b/w Lockjaw + Something To Fall Back On (dance mix). Released on 7-inch and three-track 12-inch single in October 1985 in the US (Warner Bros., 7-28821) and the UK (Warner Bros., W-8862T). Also released as two-track promotional 12-inch single in 1985 in the US (Warner Bros., PRO-A-2371).
ANTHOLOGY (1988)
Can We Still Be Friends / All The Children Sing / Too Far Gone / Sweet Memories / Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Hello It’s Me / I Saw The Light / Just One Victory / Love of the Common Man / The Verb “To Love” / Sometimes I Don’t Know What To Feel / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / Tiny Demons / Initiation / Real Man / A Long Time, A Long Way To Go / Long Flowing Robe / Compassion / We Gotta Get You A Woman / A Dream Goes On Forever / The Last Ride / Don’t You Ever Learn / Bang The Drum All Day / Zen Archer. Compilation released on 2LP in 1987 in the UK (Raw Power, RAWLP-035) with gatefold cover.
Bang The Drum All Day (1988)
b/w I Saw The Light + Can We Still Be Friends + All The Children Sing. Released on 3-inch CD single in September 1988 in the UK (Warner Bros.).
NEARLY HUMAN (1989)
The Want of a Nail / The Waiting Game / Parallel Lines / Can’t Stop Running / Unloved Children / Fidelity / Feel It / Hawking / I Love My Life. Released on elpee and expanded compact disc in May 1989 in the US (Warner Bros., 25881) with one bonus track, “Two Little Hitlers.”
ANTHOLOGY (1968-1985)
Open My Eyes / We Gotta Get You A Woman / Wailing Wall / Be Nice To Me / Hello, It’s Me / I Saw The Light / It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / Sometimes I Don’t Know What To Feel / Just One Victory / A Dream Goes On Forever / Last Ride / Don’t You Ever Learn? // Real Man / Black And White / Love of the Common Man / Cliche / All The Children Sing / Can We Still Be Friends? / You Cried Wolf / Time Heals / Compassion / Hideaway / Bang The Drum All Day / Drive / Johnee Jingo / Something To Fall Back On. Compilation released on 2LP,2CS and 2CD on May 30, 1989 in the US (Bearsville/Rhino, R1/R4/R2-71491).
Parallel Lines (1989)
b/w I Love My Life. Released on 7-inch single in May 1989 in the US (Warner Bros.). Also released as one-track promotional CD single in 1989 in the US (Warner Bros., PRO-CD-3632).
The Want of a Nail (edit) (1989)
b/w The Want of a Nail (elpee version) + Interview (2:33). Released as three-track promotional CD single in 1989 in the US (Warner Bros., 3538).
Can’t Stop Running (edit) (1989)
b/w Can’t Stop Running (elpee version). Released as two-track promotional CD single in 1989 in the US (Warner Bros., 3643).
2ND WIND (1991)
Change Myself / Love Science / Who’s Sorry Now / The Smell of Money / If I Have To Be Alone / Love In Disguise / Kindness / Public Servant / Gaya’s Eyes / Second Wind. Released on compact disc in January 1991 in the US (Warner Bros., 26478).
Change Myself (1991)
Released on cassette single in July 1991 in the US (Warner Bros., 19498).
AN ELPEE’S WORTH OF PRODUCTIONS (1992)
Personality Crisis / We’re An American Band / All Mine / Funky Friday / Its All Too Much / All Revved Up With No Place To Go / Bully For You / It Must Be Love / Prime Time / Dancing Barefoot / Whispering Your Name / If I Had You Back / Live For Today / Dear God / Midnight Sun / I Don’t Mind At All / I’m An Adult Now / Too Cool To Fall In Love. Released on compact disc in April 1992 in the US (Rhino, 70519).
NO WORLD ORDER (1993)
Worldwide Epiphany 1.0 / No World Order 1.0 / Worldwide Epiphany 1.1 / Day Job 1.0 / Property 1.0 / Fascist Christ 1.0 / Love Thing 1.0 / Time Stood Still 1.0 / Proactivity 1.0 / Worldwide Epiphany 1.2 / Time Stood Still 1.1 / Love Thing 1.1 / Time Stood Still 1.2 / World Made Flesh 1.0 / Fever Broke 1.0. Released on compact disc in July 1993 in the US (Forward/Rhino, 71266).
THE BEST OF TODD RUNDGREN (1994)
We Gotta Get You A Woman / I Saw The Light / Hello It’s Me / Dream Goes On Forever / Bang The Drum All Day / Real Man / One World / Can We Still Be Friends / Be Nice To Me. Compilation released on compact disc in February 1994 in the US (Rhino, 71029).
NO WORLD ORDER – LITE (1994)
Worldwide Epiphany / Love Thing / Property / Day Job / Fascist Christ / No World Order / Time Stood Still / Proactivity / World Made Flesh / Fever Broke. Released on compact disc in September 1994 in the US (Alchemedia/Rhino, 71744).
THE INDIVIDUALIST (1995)
Tables Will Turn / If Not Now, When? / Family Values / Ultimate Crime / Espresso (All Jacked Up) / Individualist / Cast The First Stone / Beloved Infidel / Temporary Sanity / Woman’s World. Released on compact disc on November 8, 1995 in the US (Digital Entertainment, 6000) and unknown (ION, 2005). Also available on enhanced compact disc in Japan (Pony Canyon Intl, 00720).
SINGLES (1995)
Compilation released on compact disc in 1995 (Bearsville/Victory. 40019).
I SAW THE LIGHT AND OTHER HITS (1997)
Hello It’s Me / Dream Goes On Forever / Real Man / One World / We Gotta Get You A Woman / I Saw The Light / Can We Still Be Friends / Be Nice To Me / Good Vibrations / Bang The Drum All Day. Compilation released on compact disc on June 10, 1997 (Rhino Flashback, 72677).
THE VERY BEST OF TODD RUNDGREN (1997)
We Gotta Get You A Woman / Be Nice To Me / I Saw The Light / Hello, It’s Me / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / Just One Victory / A Dream Goes On Forever / Real Man / Love of the Common Man / Love Is The Answer / Love In Action / Can We Still Be Friends / Very Last Time / Bang The Drum All Day / Something To Fall Back On / The Want of a Nail. Compilation released on compact disc on July 29, 1997 in the US and Canada (Rhino, R2-72811).
WITH A TWIST… (1997)
I Saw The Light / Influenza / Can We Still Be Friends / Mated / It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Love Is The Answer / Fidelity / Never Never Land / Hello, It’s Me / I Want You / Dream Goes On Forever. Released on compact disc on September 23, 1997 on unknown label.
LIVE IN CHICAGO ’91 (1999)
Live tracks: Love Science / Real Man / Love of the Common Man / Who’s Sorry Now / Johnee Jingo / Mighty Love / Parallel Lines / Can’t Stop Running / Unloved Children / Smell of Money / Change Myself / Kindness / Secret Society / Something To Fall Back On / Rock Love / Lost Horizon / Marvin Gaye Medley / Feel It / Second Wind / Want of a Nail / Hello It’s Me / Jesse / Public Servant. Released on 2CD in September 1999 on label unknown.
ONE LONG YEAR (2000)
I Hate My Frickin’ ISP / Buffalo Grass / Jerk / Bang On The Ukelele Daily / Where Does The Time Stop / Love of the Common Man / Mary And The Holy Ghost (instrumental) / Yer Fast (And I Like It) / Hit Me Like A Train / Surf Talks. Released on compact disc on June 27, 2000 (Artemis).
KING BISCUIT FLOWER HOUR PRESENTS IN CONCERT (2000)
Live tracks: Real Man / Lost Horizon-What’s Going On-Mercy Mercy Me-I Want You / Can We Still Be Friends / Last Ride / Eastern Intrigue-Love of the Common Man / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / Real Man / It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Never Never Land / Black Maria / I’m So Proud-Ooh Baby Baby-La La Means I Love You / I Saw The Light / Hello It’s Me / (cd-rom track). Released on compact disc on September 26, 2000 (King Biscuit). Re-issued on compact disc on June 24, 2003 in the US (King Biscuit, 40006).
RECONSTRUCTED (2000)
Love Is The Answer (fredco mix) / Drive (chemical groove mix) / Something To Fall Back On (jlab mix) / Hello It’s Me (interface mix) / Bang The Drum All Day (rosetta stone mix) / Tiny Demons (mission uk mix) / Mated (switchblade symphony mix) / Dream Goes On Forever (synical mix) / Time Heals (decoding jesus mix) / Hello, It’s Me (!tang-pfoot soul dub mix) / Lord Chancellor’s Nightmare Song (flow mix) / Secret Society (astralasia mix) / Emperor of the Highway (spahn ranch mix) / Bang The Drum All Day. Released on compact disc on October 17, 2000 (Cleopatra).
EXTENDED VERSIONS (2001)
Released on compact disc on July 2, 2001 (BMG Special Products).
TODD RUNDGREN & HIS FRIENDS (2002)
Drive / Hello, It’s Me / Time Heals / Love Is The Answer / Bang On The Drum All Day / Tiny Demons / Something To Fall Back On / Compassion / Mated / Dream Goes On Forever / Emperor of the Highway. Released on compact disc on July 2, 2002 (Cleopatra).
ESSENTIALS (2002)
We Gotta Get You A Woman / Be Nice To Me / I Saw The Light / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / Hello It’s Me / Dream Goes On Forever / Good Vibrations / Can We Still Be Friends / Time Heals / Compassion / Bang The Drum All Day / Want of a Nail. Compilation released on compact disc on July 2, 2002 (Bearsville).
LIVE AT THE FORUM, LONDON ’94 (2002)
Live tracks: Love Thing / Day Job / International Feel / Property / Chant / Secret Society / Feel Too Good / Don’t You Ever Learn // Worldwide Epiphany / No World Order / Medley: Love Thing-Black And White / Fascist Christ / Love Thing / Bang The Drum All Day / Incidental Music / One World (acoustic encore). Released on 2CD on September 24, 2002 in the US (Sanctuary, 84567).
NEARLY HUMAN TOUR, JAPAN ’90 (2003)
Released on 2CD on April 1, 2003 in the US (Sanctuary, 84602).
RE-MIXES (2003)
Released on compact disc on April 22, 2003 (Brilliant).
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS (2003)
Released on compact disc on May 27, 2003 in the US (Madacy, 1797).
CAN’T STOP RUNNING (2003)
Released on 6CD box set on July 28, 2003 (Castle).
GREATEST CLASSICS: WITH A TWIST (2003)
Drive / Hello, It’s Me / Time Heals / Love Is The Answer / Bang On The Drum All Day / Tiny Demons / Something To Fall Back On / Compassion / Mated / A Dream Goes On Forever / Emperor of the Highway // Love Is The Answer / Drive / Something To Fall Back On / Hello It’s Me / Bang On The Drum / Tiny Demons / Mated / A Dream Goes On Forever / Time Heals / Hello It’s Me / Lord Chancellor’s Nightmare Song / Secret Society / Emperor of the Highway / Bang On The Drum All Day. Released on 2CD on November 25, 2003 in the US (Cleopatra, 1317).
LIARS (2004)
Truth / Sweet / Happy Anniversary / Soul Brother / Stood Up / Mammon / Future / Past / Wondering / Flaw / Afterlife / Living / God Said / Liar. Released on compact disc on April 6, 2004 in the US (Sanctuary, 86357) and on digital videodisc on July 13, 2004 in the US (Silverline, 288262).
BEST OF TODD RUNDGREN LIVE (2005)
Real Man / Love of the Common Man / I Saw The Light / It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Soul Brother / Love In Action / Can’t Stop Running / Can We Still Be Friends / While My Guitar Gently Weeps / Something To Fall Back On / Rock Love / Hello It’s Me / Love Is The Answer. Released on compact disc on November 15, 2005 in the US (Sanctuary).
THE DEFINITIVE ROCK COLLECTION
We Gotta Get You A Woman / Be Nice To Me / Wailing Wall / I Saw The Light / Couldn’t I Just Tell You / It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference / Hello It’s Me / Just One Victory / Sometimes I Don’t Know What To Feel / A Dream Goes On Forever / Real / Love of the Common Man / Cliché / The Verb “To Love” / Love Is The Answer // Love In Action / Can We Still Be Friends / All The Children Sing / The Very Last Time / Time Heals / Compassion / Hammer In My Heart / Hideaway / Bang The Drum All Day / Crybaby / Mated / Something To Fall Back On / The Want of a Nail / Change Myself / Sweet. Compilation released on 2CD on October 17, 2006 in the US (Rhino, 94186).
ARENA (2008)
Mad / Afraid / Mercenary / Gun / Courage / Weakness / Strike / Pissin / Today / Bardo / Mountaintop / Panic / Manup. Released on compact disc on September 30, 2008 in the US.
