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Musicians :
Todd Rundgren (arranger, composer, guitar), Byron Allred (piano, synthesizer), Rick Anderson, Randy Jackson, Kasim Sulton (bass), Peter Apfelbaum (clarinet), Bobby Womack, Mary Arnold, Keta Bill, Raz Kennedy, John Hampton, N.D. Smart II, Bill Spooner, Annie Stocking (vocals), Vernon "Ice" Black (guitar), Jim Blinn, Bruce Paine (trombone), Brent Bourgeois (organ Hammond, synthesizer, vocals), Paul Brancato, Roberta Freier, Stefan Hersh, Nathan Rubin, John Tenney (strings), Kim Cataluna, Clarence Clemons, Vince Ebo, Shirley Faulkner, Emma Jean Foster, Paul Gilbert, Michele Gray, Skyler Jett, Melisa Kary, Eric Martin, Scott Mathews, Kelly Moneymaker, Jenni Muldaur, Vicki Randle, Paul Scott, Cary Sheldon, Shandi Sinnamon, Bryan Thym, Jeanie Tracy (chorus), Nate Ginsberg, Scott Moon, Roger Powell (synthesizer), Barbara Imhoff (harp), Ralph Legnini (tambourine), Mingo Lewis (congas), Michael Pluznick (congas, shaker), Prairie Prince (drums, percussion), Jimmy Pugh (organ Hammond), Mike Rose, Paul Shaghoian (trumpet), Bobby Strickland (flute, baritone & tenor saxophone), Larry Tagg (bass, vocals), Narada Michael Walden (choir master), Vince Welnick (accordion, composer, piano, synthesizer), Lyle Workman (guitar); Gary Yost (tambourine), Michael Urbano (drums, timbales), Jon Wilcox (drums).
Limited edition 180 gram LP on translucent orange vinyl !
Mastered from the original Warner Music tapes by Friday Music's Joe Reagoso !
Features Top 15 hit "The Want Of A Nail", "Can't Stop Runnin'", "Parallel Lines" and more !
Guest artists include Utopia, The Tubes, Randy Jackson, Mr. Big, Clarence Clemmons and others
1989’s "Nearly Human" finds Todd Rundgren closing out the decade with one of his many crowning achievements during his long and successful association with the Warner Music Group. Undoubtedly one of the finest multi-instrumentalists, vocalist, songwriter and producers of our time, for this session, Todd confides with some of his great friends like Utopia, members of The Tubes and Mr. Big, Bourgeois Tagg, Clarence Clemmons, Randy Jackson, Michael Narada Walden and the soul legend Bobby Womack, making this album an enjoyable feast to the heart and soul of his fans now for over three decades since its release.
Starting things off with a surprise Top #15 rock hit with the stellar "The Want Of A Nail", Rundgren brought the late great Bobby Womack to lend his magic vocals on this soul laden rocker. Complete with a heavy duty string orchestra, horns and a choral of fine vocalists, the recording truly tells the listener that this is going to be one interesting journey.
Avid listeners are always drawn to his soulful uptempo ballads, he delivers the goods with some of his finest writings like his brilliantly crafted "Parallel Lines" and "The Waiting Game". With very intricate harmonies on both tunes, and top rank musicians abounding, these songs are a welcomed addition to this masterwork.
A brief reunion with Utopia is always a great thing, and this album lends itself to the wonderful second single from the album "Can’t Stop Runnin’". The track was a radio and fan favorite as its funk infused rhythm and guitarist Lyle Workman’s solo continues to thrill as another heartbeat of this album.
"Fidelity" is another fine ballad that has all the soulful ingredients that continue to make Todd’s artistry second to none. With slight echoes of his "Healing" era, the tune has a very memorable line that runs through “If there’s one sacred place always in your heart for me…”.
The artists revisits his "Love Bomb" collaboration with The Tubes on "Feel It". Filled with those amazing background vocals, string and horn arrangements as before, plus a soaring sax break from Bobby Strickland and the powerful bass lines from Randy Jackson, the tune continues with Todd’s strong vocals and accompaniment from Tubes alumni Prairie Prince and the late Vince Welnick. [Hide]
