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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| 1987 | ROGER POWELL - CONNECTIONS TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD (AUDION RECORDS) | TRANSFER ISTVAN | 04:12 |
| Date Added:9/28/2014 Track List:CONNECTIONS TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD Note:Thanks to Istvan for this track. Only Retail Appearance of this music was on a Sampler 'Various Artists' Album called 'Sounding Joy' on Audion Records in 1986. It was a 'Spiritual' album of mostly vocal artists though. They called it 'New Age' music back then.One Track (4:12 min) |
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| 1987 | ROGER POWELL 'ARCHITECTURE' NOVEMBER 1987 | FLEXIDISC FROM KEYBOARD MAGAZINE (SOUNDPAGE #38) FROM ISTVAN | 01:28/01:21/01:17 |
| Date Added:9/28/2014 Track List:TRACK 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3 Note:Thanks to Isi (Istvan) for this copy. Only music (3 tracks) we know of that exists from a proposed solo album by Roger in 1986 (or 1987) that was to be titled 'Architecture'. He has mentioned at one point, that the albums masters were lost when the intended company Passport Records went out of business (POV & Oblivion were on Passport). Icon Music was the next company intended to pick up and release Roger's effort, but failed to do so not having 'project'. |
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| 1/2/87 | THE PICADILLY INDIANAPOLIS IN | AUDIENCE | 1:16:05 |
| Date Added:12/24/2020 Track List:CLICHÉ.TOO FAR GONE.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.SONG OF THE VIKING.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.MATED.LOVE IN ACTION.TODD TALK.THE SMELL OF MONEY.TODD TALK.BORN TO SYNTHESIZE.(CUTS IN) CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.AUDIENCE & TODD TALK.LACK OF HONEST WORK.COMPASSION.JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:Very good capture of this ‘Two Week Wonder’ Show (Todd with his goatee and all). It’s a little on the Treble side, but good just the same. Great set! It was a two night stand, but the Audience recording Show on the 3rd is very week. ~ Warren |
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| 1/3/87 | THE PICADILLY INDIANAPOLIS IN | AUDIENCE | 1:31:16 |
| Date Added:12/27/2020 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME.CLICHÉ.TOO FAR GONE.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.SONG OF THE VIKING.TODD TALK.MATED.LOVE IN ACTION.TODD TALKS.THE SMELL OF MONEY.BORN TO SYNTHESIZE. PARALLEL LINES.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.TODD TALKS.BANG THE DRUM ALL DAY.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.JUST ONE VICTORY. THE WHEEL (CUTS OUT). Note:This one is very weak, as opposed to the previous night's recording (*See 1987-01-02). Shame to, 'cause I like this Set better. It's a keeper just the same, so we can have record of both 'Two Week Wonder' nights audience recordings.~ Warren |
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| 1/20/87 | THE PRICE/SULTAN BAND THE BOTTOM LINE NY | FM BROADCAST | 73:05 |
| Date Added:6/13/2001 Track List:NO TV NO PHONE. LIGHTS ON. SHANA. SOMETHINGS GONNA HAPPEN. RECKLESS AND WILD. HEAVEN'S GIRL. SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE. SET ME FREE. SHOTGUN SHY. STORIES. DRIFT AWAY. TEN. Note:The only FM of this era kasim. Again I like Kazim's stuff better than Tommy's because Kazim was a good singer and the material (Lights Out) sounds almost like it could have been on POV.~ Tony |
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| 1/20/87 | TODD (SOLO) NEW GEORGE'S SAN RAFAEL CA | AUDIENCE RECORDING COURTESY OF GIL IRELAND-ASHLEY | 86 MINS |
| Date Added:8/17/2019 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME.CLICHÉ.TOO FAR GONE.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.SONG OF THE VIKING.MATED.LOVE IN ACTION.THE SMELL OF MONEY.BORN TO SYNTHESIZE.PARALLEL LINES.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.HONEST WORK.COMPASSION.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.JUST ONE VICTORY.A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:Excellent Audience Recording (Rare. Not in 'circulation)! Gil transferred this from his cassette 'as is'(raw) for me. All I did was bring some highlights up front, for Todd uses 'backing computer music' on this one. He explains before 'Mated', in great detail, the loss of some of his equipment, damaged at the Woodstock Warehouse. And he's using Roger's 'Texture' Equipment. This is not the infamous 'Drunk Show', that is at New George's seven months later (August). This is an awesome performance. Too bad that a goofy/stoned Fan was next to the taper. I cut out as much of him as I could, without ruining the integrity of the recording. Todd has fun here, as you can hear him stop & pause for a period, and the finish 'Love in Action', with humor. I love this (with the exception of audience chatter & hollering).ESSENTIAL for Collectors~ Warren |
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| 1/24/87 | SAN JOSE THE CABARET | AUDIENCE (EDITED/MASTERED PAUL RUSSO) | 43:41/41:38 |
| Date Added:11/29/2000 Track List:CD ONE: PLAY THIS GAME. CLICHE. TOO FAR GONE. IT WOULDNT HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. THE SMELL OF MONEY. BORN TO SYNTHESIZE. PARALLEL LINES CD TWO: CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. LYSISTRADA. HONEST WORK. COMPASSION. DRIVE. ONE WORLD. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. JUST ONE VICTORY. A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER Note:This is another one that Paul and Frank did, and is fairly complete for an 1987 show. Decent sound. This is not the 'drunk show', but a well played and sung performance that is typical of the tour. |
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| 1/25/87 | WOLFGANG’S SAN FRANCISCO CA | AUDIENCE COURTESY OF GIL IRELAND-ASHLEY | 01:26:10 |
| Date Added:8/24/2019 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME. CLICHE. TOO FAR GONE. IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. THE SMELL OF MONEY. BORN TO SYNTHESIZE. PARALLEL LINES.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. LYSISTRATA. HONEST WORK. COMPASSION. DRIVE. ONE WORLD. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. JUST ONE VICTORY. A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER Note:This one is a raw transfer from Cassette by Gil for me. It’s a rough audience recording. When Todd is Solo with just guitar or piano it’s good. But the tunes where he uses his background music machine are very distorted and there was nothing I could do to correct that. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a rare recording and very collectable …and listenable for sure. I left it ‘as is’. Just one big 869MB (01:26:10) WAV. Thank yous to Gil (He has given me some truly awesome 1987 recently. Check out 01/20/1987)~ Warren |
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| 1/26/87 | WOLFGANG'S SAN FRANCISCO CA | AUDIENCE RECORDING COURTESY OF GIL IRELAND-ASHLEY | 01:30:00 |
| Date Added:9/20/2019 Track List:DISC ONE:TR ON STAGE.PLAY THIS GAME.TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES.CLICHÉ.TOO FAR GONE.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.SONG OF THE VIKING.TR INTROS THE BAND.MATED. BURNING QUESTIONS.LOVE IN ACTION.BROADWAY RAP.THE SMELL OF MONEY.BORN TO SYNTHESIZE. DISC TWO: PARALLEL LINES (FADES IN).CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.HONEST WORK.COMPASSION.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.ENCORE BREAK.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.ENCORE BREAK.JUST ONE VICTORY.CROWD. Note:Gil says, “Another one I attended, the 4th show of 5 in 15 days (and 3rd night in a row!); the tape comes courtesy of Bob S. (RIP). All the solo stuff sounds great but there is some distortion/overloading in the louder "band" sections. It doesn't make it unlistenable but it is noticeable in spots. This is by now a well-worn set list but Todd clearly is comfortable, playing the same venue for the 2nd night in a row. He rolls with the various technical challenges like a consummate professional and delivers yet again.”~ Warren |
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| 1/28/87 | SAN DIEGO BACCHANAL | AUDIENCE | 44:46/46:16 |
| Date Added:4/17/2005 Track List:CD ONE: PLAY THIS GAME. CLICHE'. TOO FAR GONE. IT WOULDNT HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. THE SMELL OF MONEY. BORN TO SYNTHESIZE. PARALLEL LINES CD TWO: CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. LYSISTRADA. HONEST WORK. COMPASSION. DRIVE. ONE WORLD. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. JUST ON VICTORY Note:Another nice new one from the 'Archive' transfer program that Sara K. has kindly done for us. A lot of potential here...crowd a bit noisy on applause areas, but not much yap...very fine performance in step with the LA show~ Tony |
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| 1/28/87 | THE BACCHANAL SAN DIEGO CA | AUDIENCE (BY ‘WES’ TRADERS DEN) SOURCE TWO | 01:31:56 |
| Date Added:5/5/2019 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME.CLICHÉ.TOO FAR GONE.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.SONG OF THE VIKING.MATED.LOVE IN ACTION.THE SMELL OF MONEY.BORN TO SYNTHESIZE.PARALLEL LINES.-- TAPE FLIP --CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.HONEST WORK.COMPASSION.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.JUST ONE VICTORY.A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER Note: The two sources are different that’s for sure. I think they’re both great….but couldn’t tell you which one’s better. I love all ‘The Two Week Wonder’ Shows that we have. All in small clubs and up close and personal recordings.~ Warren |
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| 1/30/87 | THE PALACE HOLLYWOOD CA | AUDIENCE RECORDING COURTESY OF GIL IRELAND-ASHLEY | 90mins |
| Date Added:9/18/2019 Track List:DISC ONE:Q & A - REPAIR SESSION.PLAY THIS GAME.CLICHÉ.TOO FAR GONE.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCESONG OF THE VIKING.CART MACHINE RAP.MATED.PHILOSOPHICAL MUSINGS.LOVE IN ACTION.BROADWAY RAP.THE SMELL OF MONEY.BORN TO SYNTHESIZE.DISC TWO:BORN TO SYNTHESIZE CONT'D.PARALLEL LINES.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.HONEST WORK.COMPASSION.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.ENCORE BREAK.JUST ONE VICTORY. CROWD.THE WHEEL (CUTS OUT). Note:Gil says, “Here's one from the Two Week Wonder Tour which I did not attend, but I came into possession of a tape copy soon after through Bob S. (RIP). Standard set list, a lot of chatter near the taper but still a good capture. The second of two nights at The Palace, this is a raw transfer, no eq or normalization; just as it came off the tape. There is a soundboard recording of this show circulating, incorrectly dated as 1987-07-31, this is NOT that recording. “ Very enjoyable and THANK YOU GIL!~ Warren |
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| 2/3/87 | TWO WEEK WONDER TOUR - LAST SHOW OF TOUR WOLFGANG'S SAN FRANCISCO CA | EXCELLECT AUDIENCE MASTER TAPE BY JARED (RIP) | 90.00 |
| Date Added:4/1/2017 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME.CLICHÉ.TOO FAR GONE.IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE.SONG OF THE VIKING.MATED.LOVE IN ACTION.THE SMELL OF MONEY.BORN TO SYNTHESIZE.PARALLEL LINES.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.HONEST WORK.COMPASSION.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.JUST ONE VICTORY.THE WHEEL (CUTS OUT). Note:Another absolute beauty MASTER from The JEMS Collection of cassettes that they sent me (and there's many more to 'get to'). All I did, literally, was a digital transfer from the cassette and split the tracks. I would say that it was flawless, which it is, except, it has a load of digital 'spikes', that I just left as is, because it doesn't affect what you hear by any means. And, someone sitting next to Jared is clearly talking through much of the beginning of 'It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference'. And 'Honest Work' is 'digitally' quiet (the audience too). Todd's performance is stellar here. This again, was recorded by Jared (RIP) with JEMS. I was missing 'Can We Still Be Friends' and 'Lysistrata' somehow from my tape and Istvan was kind enough to supply those additions for us! Todd uses a 'background music machine' for much of it, that sounds marvelous.This is ESSENTIAL .And we don't have a lot of 1987 Shows in our vaults. ~ Warren Lineage: Recorded With Advent Dynamic Microphones > Sony Tc-153sd Cassette Recorder |
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| 3/21/87 | BOURGEOIS TAGG (SPECIAL GUEST TODD) - THE BAMMIES (BAY AREA MUSIC AWARDS) LOS ANGELES CA | KFOG-FM BROADCAST | 6:45 |
| Date Added:12/10/2019 Track List:TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS Note:Just had to add this one. Though one tune...CLASSIC. Shear Classic. The band is spot on and Todd is brilliant (on a Fender). In the old Beatles song that is very hard to perform verbatum I'm sure.Though a video dub it is HD magic. ESSENTIAL. |
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| 4/22/87 | 'CONDOMANIA' W/ BOURGEOIS TAGG SAN FRANCISCO THE DNA LOUNGE | AUDIENCE | 73:43 |
| Date Added:2/25/2002 Track List:LYSISTRADA. YOU LEFT ME SORE. SONG OF THE TROJAN. RAMSES MAN. PROTECTION. TOO HARD ON. LOVE OF THE CONDOM MAN. SCUM WORLD. BABY YOU'RE A RIBBED MAN. RUBBER'S THE ANSWER. THE WHEEL. BONUS TRACKS: 11/17/87 BOURGEOUS TAGG LIVE W/ TODD: LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS. Note:This classic one 'off'. Has all the Todd tunes we know in a sexual manner and lyrics promoting safe sex. This also contains the only know live performance of You Left Me Sore ever. This is a classic~ Warren |
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| 7/18/87 | (SOLO) THE RITZ NEW YORK NY | AUDIENCE RECORDING BY GENE POOLE COURTESY OF ELEGYMART | 1:44:53 |
| Date Added:9/26/2020 Track List:INTRO.PLAY THIS GAME.THERE GOES MY INSPIRATION.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.LYSISTRATA.TOO FAR GONE.SONG OF THE VIKING.MATED. LOVE IN ACTION.'BAND INTRODUCTIONS'.COMPUTER BOOGIE JAM.I SAW (SEE) THE LIGHT (ELEVATOR MUSIC VERSION).BANG THE DRUM ALL DAY (FAKE 7-UP COMMERCIAL VERSION).LOST HORIZON.THE BALLAD (DENNY & JEAN). HAMMER IN MY HEART.CLICHÉ.COMPUTER HOEDOWN JAM.DON'T YOU EVER LEARN.THE SMELL OF MONEY.COMPASSION.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.THE WHEEL.JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:This third one just in to me, as well, from a very generous fellow only known as 'Elegymart'. This Show is super rare and not in circulation anywhere. I do see however, that 'Elegymart' has posted all three Shows he sent me on Traders Den now. Recorded by Gene Poole, who is now known for his vast number of rare New York Recordings. This one turned out beautiful. All I did was bring the highlights up front (mostly vocals). I bet you could confuse it as a Soundboard easy. All New York Shows, the audiences generally are very yappy, noisy and roudy. Not this one. They're pretty much behaved. He puts on quite a performance here. His humor is all there too. Probably the best 1987 Solo- Audience Recording we have now. And Thank You Gene Poole and 'Elegymart'! ESSENTIAL!~Warren Recording Lineage:FLAC master, 22 September 2020, by elegymart: Analog audience recording (stereo) {recorded by Gene Poole}: unknown mics/recorder > two 1985-86 US TDK SA90 (Type II CrO2) analog audio master cassettes {from the Gene Poole collection} > Sony TC-WE435 (azimuth adjustment) > Roland R05 (24/96) > Cool Edit Pro 2.0 (audio cleanup, convert |
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| 7/28/87 | COACH HOUSE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA | AUDIENCE RECORDING - WES MEYETTE (TRADERS DEN) | 01:48:26 |
| Date Added:6/8/2019 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME.THERE GOES MY INSPIRATION.TOO FAR GONE.VIKING SONG.BANTER.MATED.BANTER.LOVE IN ACTION.BANTER.COMPUTER UTOPIA.DON'T YOU EVER LEARN. BANTER.LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN.BANTER.BALLAD OF DENNY & JEAN.HAMMER IN MY HEART.LYSISTRATA.BANTER.COMPUTER HOEDOWN . BANTER.SMELL OF MONEY.BANTER.BANG ON THE DRUM.COMPASSION.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.BANTER.DRIVE.ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER.CROWD CHEER -- TAPE CHANGE --.THE WHEEL.CROWD CHEER.JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:Excellent Audience Recording that needed no editing (which is a 'breather for me!). This was part of what was called the 'Vote For Me' Tour in 1987 and 1988. It is new to circulation. This is a good Performance too. Thank you 'kingrue' & Wes Meyette, whomever & wherever you are! ~ Warren Recording Lineage: Source : Sony Walkman recorder > 1st generation cassette (Maxell XL-IIS c60) (courtesy of Wes Meyette collection)Transfer : Sony TC-WE 475 > Tascam DR-40 Linear PCM Recorder 16/44.1 kHz) Editing : Soundforge (volume adjustment) > Wave > Traders Little Helper (SBE aligned) Flac level 8 Traders Den - May 19, 2019 Transferred & posted by kingrue upload 1937 |
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| 7/30/87 and 7/31/87 | TWO SUMMER NIGHTS SOLO AT LOS ANGELES PALACE THEATER | OLD SOUNDBOARD CASS 1ST GEN (TRANSFERRED BY LARRY CLARK) | 79:57/75:02/65:53 |
| Date Added:11/5/2001 Track List:CD ONE: (7/30?)TR TAKES STAGE,BANTER/PLAY THIS GAME. CLICHE'. TOO FAR GONE. IT WOULDNT HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. THE SMELL OF MONEY. BORN TO SYNTHESIZE. PARALLEL LINES. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS?. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. LYSISTRADA. HONEST WORK. COMPASSION. DRIVE. ONE WORLD. CD TWO: LOVE IS THE ANSWER. JUST ONE VICTORY. (7/31?) PLAY THIS GAME. THERE GOES MY INSPIRATION. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. TOO FAR GONE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. COMPUTER MUSIC. DONT YOU EVER LEARN?. TALK. THE BALLAD. HAMMER IN MY HEART. LYSISTRADA. THE SMELL OF MONEY. COMPUTER COUNTRY. COMMERCIALS. CD THREE: LOST HORIZON. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS?. DRIVE. ONE WORLD. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. THE WHEEL. A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER. Note:Larry Clark gives us this great lost solo 2 niter in best ever heard condition. Todd talks about whats going on at the time...new LP soon, extra proud of it, and Utopia hiatus from the stage. Super sound for an old board-it seems the nights may be reversed, if you listen to the banter...either way, this is a tremendous find, and is a good idea of all the tunes played on this tour before the man.~ Tony ESSENTIAL |
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| 7/31/87 | ‘TWO SUMMER NIGHTS IN LA LA LAND’ HOLLYWOOD PALACE LOS ANGELES CA (SEE ABOVE 7/30/87) | OLD SOUNDBOARD CASS 1ST GEN (TRANSFERRED BY LARRY CLARK & EDITED BY WARREN) | N/A |
| Date Added:9/18/2019 Track List:CD ONE:TR TAKES STAGE/BANTER/PLAY THIS GAME. CLICHE'. TOO FAR GONE. IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. THE SMELL OF MONEY. BORN TO SYNTHESIZE. PARALLEL LINES. CD TWO: CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. LYSISTRATA. HONEST WORK. COMPASSION. DRIVE. ONE WORLD.LOVE IS THE ANSWER. JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:(See Above 7/30/87 Entry) Larry Clark gives us this great lost solo 2 niter in best ever heard condition. Todd talks about what’s going on at the time...new LP soon, extra proud of it, and Utopia hiatus from the stage. Superior sound for an old board. This is a tremendous find, and is a good idea of all the tunes played on this tour before the man. ESSENTIAL ~ Warren *There is strong argument that this could very well actually be 1/30/87 |
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| 8/5/87 | WARFIELD THEATRE SAN FRANCISCO CA | AUDIENCE RECORDING COURTESY OF GIL IRELAND-ASHLEY | N/A |
| Date Added:9/28/2019 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME . THERE GOES MY INSPIRATION. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN .TOO FAR GONE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. COMPUTER ROCK .DON'T YOU EVER LEARN.THE SMELL OF MONEY. THE BALLAD (DENNY & JEAN). HAMMER IN MY HEART.LYSISTRATA.COMPUTER COUNTRY. BANTER- COMPUTER FUN (I SAW THE LIGHT & BANG ON THE DRUM).LOST HORIZON.CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS.DRIVE. Note:Another, yet abbreviated, 1987 Tape Gil transferred for me. But, after a little work I did on it, I think it is AWESOME! Love the Sound, Todd's banter and the performance! ESSENTIAL. I think all we're missing is 'Love Is The Answer', 'The Wheel', and 'Just One Victory'. Maybe 'Mystified'. Gil said something interesting, "Immediately after the July 30th, July 31st & August 1st 'run' at the Palace in Hollywood, Todd was scheduled to play the 3rd, 4th & 5th at Wolfgang's. After Wolfgang's burned down (RIP, those 3 shows were absorbed into a single show at the Warfield on 8/5/87, 3 nights before the San Rafeal 'Drunk Show'". You can hear Todd pay a little homage to Wolfgang's at the beginning here, before 'Play This Game'. ~ Warren |
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| 8/8/87 | NEW GEORGE'S SAN RAFAEL CA | AUDIENCE (COURTESY JON RISEN - FROM TAPER'S MASTER CASSETTES) | |
| Date Added:4/3/2002 Track List:CD ONE: LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. THERE GOES MY INSPIRATION. PLAY THIS GAME. TOO FAR GONE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. COMPUTER ROCK. DON'T YOU EVER LEARN. THE BALLAD (DENNY & JEAN). HAMMER IN MY HEART. MYSTIFIED. BAD LITTLE ACTRESS.THE SMELL OF MONEY. CD TWO: COMPUTER COUNTRY. COVERS. LOST HORIZON. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. DRIVE. ONE WORLD. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. THE WHEEL. JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:This one is fun. Yes, this is known as the infamous 'drunk show'. One of the most popular audience recordings within the Todd rarities trading circulation. I thank Jon Risen for this version; for I believe it’s his digital transfer from the original tapers masters. So it’s ‘soundboardish’ quality. We have the fan film of this in circulation as well, which is timeless & priceless (much of it is on YouTube). But you can see/hear that although Todd was intent on drinking a bunch, it really didn’t wreck the performance (as much as the 1986 Chicago show). Todd does get an incredibly persistent hiccup problem (especially on ‘The Wheel’ where he laughs through the tune). The sound is a strong performance. Yes it was alcohol enhanced, but true entertainment. Much stand up comedy.‘There Goes My Inspiration’ benefits from his looseness. ‘Mystified’ here, by himself, was ultra rare, as is ‘Bad Little Actress’ (which is sloppy, but inspired...too many chord changes...too fast for the alcohol). ‘Mated’ is ragged as well. Yet another great 1987 show that sounds real nice and has a few surprises as well. Loaded with fan favorites. Many say that he was even ‘cute’ during this performance. ESSENTIAL. |
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| 8/16/87 | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE WI | AUDIENCE (‘SMASHMARK’) | 105:01 |
| Date Added:10/16/2012 Track List:PLAY THIS GAME. THERE GOES MY INSPIRATION. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. TOO FAR GONE. SONG OF THE VIKING. BAND INTRO. MATED *. LOVE IN ACTION *. COMPUTER JAM *. DON'T YOU EVER LEARN *. THE SMELL OF MONEY. HARMONIC CONVERGENCE THING *. THE BALLAD OF DENNY AND JEAN. HAMMER IN MY HEART. LYSISTRATA. FAKE COMMERCIALS *. MORE FAKE COMMERCIALS *. LOST HORIZON *. NASHVILLE JAM. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS. DRIVE *. ONE WORLD. LOVE IS THE ANSWER *. THE WHEEL. JUST ONE VICTORY *. Note:Lost in my partner’s (Jeff ‘Weavil’) vaults until now. Jeff says: “(* indicates the computer band plays on that track.). This gem of a solo show from the month-long Rhino Promo Tour came from Smashmark in NYC. NOT the best sounding show from this tour, but definitely one of the more enjoyable I have found. The TR/audience stuff here is great. The BEST Play This Game I have heard from this tour. B/B- for sound because the audience roars pretty loud at times (mostly near the end) and it is trebly and harsh at times. Adjust your EQ and you'll be happy. Back when he played piano very well" |
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| 8/19/87 | CHICAGO PARK WEST | AUDIENCE | 71:41/66:25 |
| Track List:CD ONE: LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN. THERE GOES MY INSPIRATION. LYSISTRADA. TOO FAR GONE. SONG OF THE VIKING. MATED. LOVE IN ACTION. COMPUTER JAM. DON'T YOU EVER LEARN?. THE BALLAD (DENNY AND JEAN). HAMMER IN MY HEART. MYSTIFIED. COMPUTER JAM. IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE CD TWO: COMPASSION. DRIVE. ONE WORLD. LOVE IS THE ANSWER. THE WHEEL. JUST ONE VICTORY. Note:Fine audience recording with Paul Russo cleaning and sprucing. This two CD set is a fine representation of the tour. Sound is nice. |
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| 11/17/87 | BOURGEOIS TAGG CLUB OASIS SAN JOSE CA | KBFH (SOUNDBOARD) | 1:20:29 |
| Date Added:7/24/2014 Track List:THE MOVE UP.OUT OF MY MIND .HEART OF DARKNESS .CRY LIKE A BABY.WAITING FOR THE WORM TO TURN .PENCIL AND PAPER .MUTUAL SURRENDER (WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD) .I DON'T MIND AT ALL .COMA .WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE .BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS .THE PERFECT LIFE .DYING TO BE FREE . LOVE AND THE COMMON MAN .CHANGED .TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS / WITHIN WITHOUT YOU / TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS .ELECTRIC TRAIN . Brent Bourgeois - vocals, keyboards, Larry Tagg - vocals, bass, Lyle Workman – guitar, Michael Urbano – drums, Scott Moon – keyboards and Todd of course. Note:I never really had this whole show like this. Recent find of a King Biscuit Flower Disc Set of it. KBFH really came through in 1987 on this one. The sound is incredible. It’s like the instruments and vocals each have their own channel. This is a timeless concert. Deserves a re-listen by the everybody and anybody - even today. Every tune is so Rundgren-esque. He must have had a part in the writing - when he produced their album ‘YoYo’ (though he’s not in the songs credits). And this tour/show is in support of that album of course. Todd guest appears out of the audience here, and is involved on the last 4 encore songs (He had just done the ‘Condomania’ show with them in April). Of course all of us collectors have heard this performance where the band (and Todd) also does a devastatingly brilliant cover of the 1966 Beatles classic, "Tomorrow Never Knows," which they morph into the Sgt Pepper-based composition by George Harrison, "Within Without You." But every single tune here is addictive. This show/performance is ESSENTIAL. We all know that most the band went off to play for Todd for the 'Nearly Human' and 'Second Wind' eras. Every ‘Toddhead’ WILL find some favorites here!~ Warren |
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| 12/21/87 | BOURGEOIS TAGG (SPECIAL GUEST TODD) THE BAMMIES LOS ANGELES CA | AUDIO FROM TV BROADCAST | 6:45 |
| Date Added:8/19/2015 Track List:TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS Note:Just had to add this one. Though one tune...CLASSIC. Shear Classic. The band is spot on and Todd is brilliant (on a Fender). In the old Beatles song that is very hard to perform verbatum I'm sure.Though a video dub it is HD magic. ESSENTIAL. |
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