"I'll come around to see you once in a while or if I need a reason to smile"
Happy February!
"Hello It's Me" was originally recorded in 1968 by Todd Rundgren's band Nazz, and appeared on their self-titled album. That single did not do well, peaking at #66 on the U.S. charts. While the song helped to launch Rundgren's career, the 1971 solo re-recording from his album "Something/Anything?" is the better known version. Released in 1972, it became his only major pop hit, and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rundgren expected the album opener "I Saw The Light" to be his big hit, even going as far as to say so in the liner notes rather tongue-in-cheek. However, his re-recording of "Hello It's Me" shot up to the Top 5, eclipsing the Top 15 success of "I Saw The Light." Ironically, both songs displayed his newfound admiration (and subsequent imitation) of Carole King following her Tapestry album.
This song is so great and it always makes me think of That 70's Show when the gang travels out of town to go see Todd Rundgren. It also makes me think of when I would convince my friend Rachel to make me a CD (this was before I had a laptop with a CD burner). I can remember wanting this song on it, along with some Carole King (ironically), That Thing You Do Soundtrack, and some Dragon Force. Quite the mixture! Thanks Rach for making all of those random CD's, even though I KNOW you hated most of my music.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy "Hello It's Me"
Live Version:
I don't know what to say regarding the feathers.... except for YIKES!
Studio Version:
Until next time,
Ms. January Black
