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Sales Rank: 785580
Category: Music
Artist: Todd Rundgren
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Label: Rhino / Wea
Format: Live
Media: LP Record
UPC: 081227110918
EAN: 0081227110918
ASIN: B00008FOF8
Publication Date: 1978
Release Date: October 17, 1990
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Real Man | | • | Love of the Common Man | | • | Verb "To Love" | | • | Love in Action | | • | Dream Goes on Forever | | • | Sometimes I Don't Know What to Feel | | • | Range War | | • | Black and White | | • | Last Ride | | • | Cliche | | • | Don't You Ever Learn? |
Disc 2
| • | Never Never Land | | • | Black Maria | | • | Zen Archer | | • | Medley: I'm So Proud/Ooh Baby Baby/La la Means I Love You/I Saw ... | | • | It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference | | • | Easterin Intrigue | | • | Initiation | | • | Couldn't I Just Tell You | | • | Hello It's Me |
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Album Description
Remastered U.K. reissue of Rundgren's 1978 album, complete with the original cover art & all of the original tracks intact from when it was first issued on Bearsville as a two LP set. A live record, it contains 20 of his best up to that point, including 'Real Man', 'I Saw The Light', 'It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference', 'Hello It's Me' and 'Love Of The Common Man'. 1999 release. Double slimline jewel case.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Bars for a Star July 30, 2008
Leave it to Todd Rundgren to take what was quickly becoming a tired concept - the double album recorded live - and release a stunning snapshot of his already legendary career.
The 20 cuts - which clock in at nearly 1:44 - were recorded in three magical and smaller venues - The Bottom Line in New York City, the Agora in Cleveland and the Roxy in Los Angeles - and released in December 1978.
Along with his band, Utopia, Rundgren featured special guests Spencer Davis, Stevie Nicks, Daryl Hall and John Oates. By taking what was essentially a project to fuel the arena rock circuit and recording in clubs, the focus is placed firmly on the music and not the spectacle which can easily overshadow any artist.
Rundgren lets his music do all the talking and it sounds fantastic.
I thought I have heard all the greatest Todd recordings... July 24, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
and I did play this album to death back when I had a turntable... but since the advent of CDs this was one album I had not gone about getting. I figured I had so many excellent Todd CDs and DVDs... but recently something was calling me to go Back to the Bars.
I am so happy I did! All you Todd lovers out there who have not heard this remastered recording, I beseech you to get it! Crystal crystal clear, you can heard every breathe, every instrument. All the songs we have known and loved and thought had been played to death... NO! This is a collection of gorgeous renditions. Also, to me , Todd tends towards trebly recordings ( The New Cars recent live recording, while great fun, is a little too tinny for example) but this one is rich and real and man... close your eyes and you are there. Truly, Todd at one of his many peaks. Way over 5 stars.
PS-The liner notes have a good Todd interview.,but I could not find a listing of the performers. I don't think they are listed, which is a flaw in this remaster. The musicians should have been credited!
 Poor sound quality February 20, 2003
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Pretty poor live recording by today's standards ( or then ! ) .
High points are patchey on this set .
Most of the material is very close , in performance , to the studio versions ..... so what's the point ??
Just get your studio albums , turn down the treble , and make a clapping-whistling sound between each track .
Anyway ... the sleeve IS embarrassing .
4 stars May 15, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The performances are nice, especially "A Dream Goes On Forever," which might best the original. For those who thought Todd was going overboard with his Starship Captain persona of the mid-70's, the self-effacing banter is welcome comic relief.
Why have you people ingnored THIS?!?!?! April 6, 2001
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Could be the most enjoyable live "non-boot" release of the ol' Toddster in existence. To hear this reminds you of the incomperable connection the artist immediatly establishes with his audience. Excellent quality for a live recording-even on the LP version. If you've ever seen his live shows, this one will be a constant reminder of the fun you have. Reminds you of the warm evening in late spring when you saw him at an outdoor venue. Buy it. Sing along with every track. Play air guitar or piano in your car! Amaze your friends!
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