Consensus is split on the Todd R. Yahoo Group.  I'd
say an unscientific tally would put more in the camp
of really enjoying hearing the tune backed by a full
band and background singers, but there is camp that
felt the same as you..

Speculation is that Dave requested (or insisted) that
he do it (same is in the A Walk Down Abbey Road and
Ringo tours).

Reports from the recent tour have been quite positive.

As always, the best source for Todd info (and indeed
one of the best artist sites on the net) is the Todd
Rundgren Connection, hosted by Roger Linder:

http://www.trconnection.com/

--- moteeko@telerama.com wrote:
> Quoting Rick McCall <rmccall@cox-internet.com>
> :> He sang Hello, It's Me and came off to
> > me as  a Las Vegas lounge act.  Been a fan since
> 1972, but I've never seen him like
> > this.  It seems as though Father Time is starting
> to catch up with the vocal chords, too.
> > 
> > Sad.
> > 
> So does this mean I shouldn't shell out $30 to see 
> him solo here in Pittsburgh at the end of the 
> month?
> 
> Greg,
> Fan since '73...


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