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{{Infobox album |
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| artist = [[Todd Rundgren]] |
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| cover = Todd Rundgren Faithful.svg |
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| released = May 1976 |
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| Genre = [[Pop rock]]<br /> |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Pop rock]]|[[psychedelic rock]]|[[power pop]]}} |
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| length = 50:04 |
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| producer = Todd Rundgren |
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| This album = '''''Faithful'''''<br/>(1976) |
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| single1 = [[Good Vibrations#Cover versions|Good Vibrations]] |
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| single1date = May 1976 |
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| single2 = Love of the Common Man |
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|rev2 = ''[[Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies|Christgau's Record Guide]]'' |
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|rev2Score = B<ref name="CG">{{cite book|last=Christgau|first=Robert|author-link=Robert Christgau|year=1981|title=[[Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies]]|publisher=[[Ticknor & Fields]]|isbn=089919026X|chapter=Consumer Guide '70s: R|chapter-url=https://www.robertchristgau.com/get_chap.php?k=R&bk=70|accessdate=March 12, 2019|via=robertchristgau.com}}</ref> |
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==Origins== |
==Origins== |
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Rundgren explained the motivation of the first side as treating rock music like |
Rundgren explained the motivation of the first side as treating rock music like European classical music, where a piece is always performed in the same way. Rundgren is backed on the album by the other three members of [[Utopia (band)|Utopia]]: [[Roger Powell (musician)|Roger Powell]] on keyboards, John Siegler on bass, and John Wilcox on drums. |
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The first side is dedicated to "faithful" re- |
The first side is dedicated to "faithful" re-recordings of songs from 1966, while side two contains original songs inspired by music of that time period. Critic [[Robert Christgau]] called the second side Rundgren's "clearest and most interesting set of songs since ''[[Something/Anything?]]''".<ref>Robert Christgau, ''[http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_chap.php?k=R&bk=70 Rock Albums of the '70s]''</ref> |
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The closing song, "Boogies (Hamburger Hell)", opens with a reference to [[Beefsteak Charlie's]], which former Utopia drummer |
The closing song, "Boogies (Hamburger Hell)", opens with a reference to restaurant chain [[Beefsteak Charlie's]], which former Utopia drummer Kevin Ellman was operating along with his family at the time. |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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The album was released in May 1976 with virtually no advertising |
The album was released in May 1976 with virtually no advertising, as [[Bearsville Records]] president Paul Fishkin believed that Rundgren fans would purchase it based solely on word of mouth.{{citation needed|date=February 2014}} The Rundgren original "Love of the Common Man" and his cover of [[the Beach Boys]]' "[[Good Vibrations]]" were released as singles, the latter peaking at number 34 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Pop Singles]] chart, while the album peaked at number 54 on the ''Billboard'' album chart. |
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==Reception== |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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===Side one=== |
===Side one=== |
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#"[[Happenings Ten Years Time Ago]]" ([[Jeff Beck]], [[Jim McCarty]], [[Jimmy Page]], [[Keith Relf]]) – 3:12 |
#"[[Happenings Ten Years Time Ago]]" ([[Jeff Beck]], [[Jim McCarty]], [[Jimmy Page]], [[Keith Relf]]) – 3:12 |
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#"[[Good Vibrations]]" ([[ |
#"[[Good Vibrations]]" ([[Brian Wilson]], [[Mike Love]]) – 3:44 |
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#"[[Rain ( |
#"[[Rain (Beatles song)|Rain]]" ([[Lennon–McCartney]]) – 3:16 |
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#"[[Most Likely You Go Your Way |
#"[[Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine]]" ([[Bob Dylan]]) – 3:24 |
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#"[[If 6 Was 9|If Six Was Nine]]" ([[Jimi Hendrix]]) – 4:55 |
#"[[If 6 Was 9|If Six Was Nine]]" ([[Jimi Hendrix]]) – 4:55 |
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#"[[Strawberry Fields Forever]]" ([[ |
#"[[Strawberry Fields Forever]]" ([[Lennon–McCartney]]) – 3:53 |
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===Side two=== |
===Side two=== |
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#"When I Pray" – 2:58 |
#"When I Pray" – 2:58 |
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#"Cliché" – 4:00 |
#"Cliché" – 4:00 |
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#"The Verb |
#"The Verb 'To Love'" – 7:25 |
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#"Boogies (Hamburger Hell)" – 5:00 |
#"Boogies (Hamburger Hell)" – 5:00 |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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*Todd Rundgren – |
*Todd Rundgren – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, all instruments on "When I Pray", producer |
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*[[Roger Powell (musician)|Roger Powell]] – |
*[[Roger Powell (musician)|Roger Powell]] – keyboards, trumpet, electric guitar on "If Six Was Nine" |
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*John Siegler – |
*John Siegler – bass guitar, cello |
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*John Wilcox – |
*John Wilcox – drums |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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===Weekly charts=== |
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|''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard 200|Pop Albums]]<ref name="allmusic-billboard albums">{{cite web|url={{ |
|''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard 200|Pop Albums]]<ref name="allmusic-billboard albums">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5322|pure_url=yes}} | title=allmusic (((Todd Rundgren > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums)))| publisher=Billboard| accessdate=2012-04-27}}</ref> |
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|"Good Vibrations" |
|"Good Vibrations" |
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|''[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Pop Singles]]<ref name="allmusic-billboard singles">{{cite web|url={{ |
|''[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Pop Singles]]<ref name="allmusic-billboard singles">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5322|pure_url=yes}} | title=allmusic (((Todd Rundgren > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)))| publisher=Billboard| accessdate=2011-12-17}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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==External links== |
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* {{MetroLyrics song|todd-rundgren|love-of-the-common-man}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider --> |
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[[Category:1976 albums]] |
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[[Category:Albums produced by Todd Rundgren]] |
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[[Category:Bearsville Records albums]] |
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[[Category:Song recordings produced by Todd Rundgren]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:53, 22 July 2024
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Label | Bearsville Rhino | |||
Producer | Todd Rundgren | |||
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Christgau's Record Guide | B[2] |
Rolling Stone | (Not rated) [3] |
Faithful is the seventh studio album by Todd Rundgren, released in May 1976.
Origins
[edit]Rundgren explained the motivation of the first side as treating rock music like European classical music, where a piece is always performed in the same way. Rundgren is backed on the album by the other three members of Utopia: Roger Powell on keyboards, John Siegler on bass, and John Wilcox on drums.
The first side is dedicated to "faithful" re-recordings of songs from 1966, while side two contains original songs inspired by music of that time period. Critic Robert Christgau called the second side Rundgren's "clearest and most interesting set of songs since Something/Anything?".[4]
The closing song, "Boogies (Hamburger Hell)", opens with a reference to restaurant chain Beefsteak Charlie's, which former Utopia drummer Kevin Ellman was operating along with his family at the time.
Release
[edit]The album was released in May 1976 with virtually no advertising, as Bearsville Records president Paul Fishkin believed that Rundgren fans would purchase it based solely on word of mouth.[citation needed] The Rundgren original "Love of the Common Man" and his cover of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" were released as singles, the latter peaking at number 34 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, while the album peaked at number 54 on the Billboard album chart.
Track listing
[edit]Side one
[edit]- "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" (Jeff Beck, Jim McCarty, Jimmy Page, Keith Relf) – 3:12
- "Good Vibrations" (Brian Wilson, Mike Love) – 3:44
- "Rain" (Lennon–McCartney) – 3:16
- "Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine" (Bob Dylan) – 3:24
- "If Six Was Nine" (Jimi Hendrix) – 4:55
- "Strawberry Fields Forever" (Lennon–McCartney) – 3:53
Side two
[edit]All songs written by Todd Rundgren
- "Black and White" – 4:42
- "Love of the Common Man" – 3:35
- "When I Pray" – 2:58
- "Cliché" – 4:00
- "The Verb 'To Love'" – 7:25
- "Boogies (Hamburger Hell)" – 5:00
Personnel
[edit]- Todd Rundgren – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, all instruments on "When I Pray", producer
- Roger Powell – keyboards, trumpet, electric guitar on "If Six Was Nine"
- John Siegler – bass guitar, cello
- John Wilcox – drums
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]Year | Chart | Position |
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1976 | Billboard Pop Albums[5] | 54 |
Single
[edit]Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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1976 | "Good Vibrations" | Canada RPM Singles Chart | 28 |
1976 | "Good Vibrations" | Billboard Pop Singles[6] | 34 |
1976 | "Good Vibrations" | Billboard Adult Contemporary[6] | 32 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Faithful". Allmusic. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: R". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 12, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ "Rolling Stone Music | Album Reviews". Rollingstone.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2005. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
- ^ Robert Christgau, Rock Albums of the '70s
- ^ "allmusic (((Todd Rundgren > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums)))". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-27.
- ^ a b "allmusic (((Todd Rundgren > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)))". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-12-17.