The side long sequencing of 'Skylarking' wasn't part of the band's design, but I'll bet dollars to donuts, whatever that means, that Todd knew what he wanted all along. Take a look at this clip from the insert which was included with XTC's 1991 release 'Nonsuch.' It was Andy himself, on XTC's catalogue:

XTC's Andy Partridge has famously torn Todd a new one for his mad methods, and then on several subsequent occasions, publicly apologized in various interviews, succumbing to the genius of 'Skylarking,' arguably the best record of XTC's career. 'This is not a rehearsal.' Thanks to his vision, which has pissed many off at showtime, the artists who hired the man for his services, were rewarded with final product that became some of the most memorable and most successful releases of their careers. Todd Rundgren has been known to shake things up while in the producer's seat. (There are 14 hardcover books that are sitting in a corner of my living room that I haven't moved in 13 years.) The guy managed to produce Grand Funk, Fanny, & Hall & Oates and STILL find the time and head to write 'Fair Warning.' (Bastard.)Īt my count, that's over 40 projects in ten years. The Lords of the New Church- Live For Today (1983)Īnd let's not forget the man's own output.

Will Powers- Dancing For Mental Health (1983) Grand Funk- We're An American Band (1973)ĭaryl Hall & John Oates- War Babies (1974) Those years saw the following records released with Todd Rundgren behind the scenes. If it wasn't a solo record, or a Utopia record, it was his new production project. There was little rest for the 'wizard' or his listeners, as he seemed to always have something in the on-deck circle. Todd Rundgren's customers were kept satisfied between the years 1972-1983.

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