Approximately 22 miles (35km) in length, the boulevard roughly traces the arc of mountains that form part of the northern boundary of the Los Angeles Basin, following the path of a 1780s cattle trail from the Pueblo de Los Angeles to the ocean.
From Downtown Los Angeles, it heads northwest, to Hollywood, through which it travels due west for several miles before it bends southwest towards the ocean. It passes through or near Echo Park, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Holmby Hills. In Bel-Air, Sunset Boulevard runs along the northern boundary of UCLA's Westwood campus. The boulevard continues through Brentwood to Pacific Palisades where it terminates at the Pacific Coast Highway intersection.
The boulevard has curvaceous winding stretches, and can be treacherous for unaware drivers in some sections. It is at least four lanes wide along its entire route. Sunset is frequently congested with traffic loads beyond its design capacity.
Sunset Boulevard is a musical with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Based on Billy Wilder's Academy Award-winning 1950 film of the same title, the plot revolves around Norma Desmond, a faded star of the silent screen era, living in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street. When young screenwriter Joe Gillis accidentally crosses her path, she sees in him an opportunity to make her comeback to the big screen. Romance and tragedy follow.
Opening first in London in 1993, the musical has had several long runs internationally and also enjoyed extensive tours, although the show, which has been the subject of several legal battles, lost money because of its extraordinary running costs.
Background
From approximately 1952 to 1956, Gloria Swanson worked with actor Richard Stapley (aka Richard Wyler) and cabaret singer/pianist Dickson Hughes on a musical adaptation originally entitled Starring Norma Desmond, then Boulevard! It ended on a happier note than the film, with Norma allowing Joe to leave and pursue a happy ending with Betty. Paramount originally had given Swanson verbal permission to proceed with the musical, but there had been no formal legal arrangement. On 20 February 1957, Paramount executive Russell Holman wrote Swanson a letter in which he asked her to cease work on the project because "it would be damaging for the property to be offered to the entertainment public in another form as a stage musical." In 1994, Hughes incorporated material from the production into Swanson on Sunset, based on his and Stapley's experiences in writing Boulevard!. A recording of the entire score, which had been housed in the Gloria Swanson archives at the University of Texas, was released on CD in 2008.
Praised by many critics when first released, Sunset Boulevard was nominated for eleven Academy Awards (including nominations in all four acting categories) and won three. It is widely accepted as a classic, often cited as one of the greatest films of American cinema. Deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the U.S. Library of Congress in 1989, Sunset Boulevard was included in the first group of films selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. In 1998, it was ranked number twelve on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 best American films of the 20th century, and in 2007 it was 16th on their 10th Anniversary list.
Utopia - Sunset Blvd.-Le Feel Internationale (Rockpalast 1-8-77)
published: 28 Sep 2009
UTOPIA-Sunset Blvd
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Todd Rundgren - Sunset Boulevard
1977, Allemagne de l'ouest, Todd Rundgren et son groupe, Utopia, entrent en piste et se déchaînent littéralement sur ce délicieux morceau bien progueux !
published: 01 May 2007
Todd Rundgren's Utopia - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (Full Show)
1973
International Feel
Never Never Land [2:40]
I Saw the Light [4:16]
Heavy Metal Kids [7:36]
Utopia Theme [10:52]
When the Shit Hits the Fan/Sunset Blvd. [22:49]
The Ikon ("Conquering of the West") [26:33]
published: 07 Jul 2021
Todd Rundgren - A Wizard A True Star Live - Is It My Name - Sunset Boulevard - International Feel
Todd Rundgren - A Wizard A True Star Live - Is It My Name - Sunset Boulevard - International Feel
published: 01 Mar 2017
UTOPIA, TODD RUNDGREN - COMMUNION WITH THE SUN / SUNSET BLVD
Todd Rundgren's Utopia
Rockpalast
WDR Studio-L Koln
Aug. 01, 1977
01. Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise - Communion With The Sun
02. When The Shit Hits The Fan - Sunset Blvd - Le Feel Internacionale
03. Love Of The Common Man
04. Sunburst Finish
05. Jealousy
06. Windows
07. Emergency Splashdown
08. The Verb "To Love"
09. Initiation
10. Singring And The Glass Guitar (An Electrified Fairytale)
11. Utopia Theme
12. Couldn't I Just Tell You
13. Just One Victory
Utopia is :
Todd Rundgren - guitar, vocals
Roger Powell - synthesizers, vocals
Kasim Sulton - bass, vocals
John "Willie" Wilcox - drums, vocals
published: 25 Aug 2012
SOLD | The Skyline Residence | Sunset Strip | SP $9,995,000
SOLD | THE SKYLINE RESIDENCE | SUNSET STRIP
SP $9,995,000 | REPRESENTED SELLER
The Skyline Residence is a hilltop sanctuary nestled on 1.5 picturesque acres perched above Laurel Canyon and built by AIA award-winning architect Hagy Belzberg. Set on a promontory ridgeline with explosive 360° views stretching from the mountains to glittering city lights. Contemporary smart home compound features a large main residence offering eco-conscious living with all the latest & greatest amenities and seamless indoor-outdoor flow throughout. Spacious formal living with fireplace centerpiece and chef’s kitchen open to a lush flat yard with 70-ft infinity pool pouring into the skyline, outdoor movie theater, spa, skate park and multiple outdoor entertaining decks. Primary suite fit for a king with 10-ft...
published: 07 Dec 2021
Todd Rundgren's Utopia | Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, England - 1975 (Full Broadcast)
Utopia live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on October 9, 1975. This concert was first recorded on the aforementioned date (1975/10/09) but was broadcast years later in 1980. I restored the audio by adding compression, EQ, and soft reverb to add to the concert atmosphere.
| Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Freedom Fighters
05:48 - Mr. Triscuits
16:21 - The Last Ride
21:05 - When the Shit Hits the Fan / Sunset Blvd.
24:42 - Le Feel Internacionale
26:40 - Heavy Metal Kids
31:24 - The Wheel
38:39 - Open My Eyes
42:44 - Sons of 1984
ENCORE
46:50 - Do Ya [The Move cover]
| Band Members:
Todd Rundgren - Guitar, Vocals
Moogy Kilngman - Keyboards, Synthesizers, Vocals
Ralph Schuckett - Keyboards, Vocals
Roger Powell - Synthesizers, Vocals
John Siegler - Bass, Vocals
Willie Wilcox - ...
1977, Allemagne de l'ouest, Todd Rundgren et son groupe, Utopia, entrent en piste et se déchaînent littéralement sur ce délicieux morceau bien progueux !
1977, Allemagne de l'ouest, Todd Rundgren et son groupe, Utopia, entrent en piste et se déchaînent littéralement sur ce délicieux morceau bien progueux !
1977, Allemagne de l'ouest, Todd Rundgren et son groupe, Utopia, entrent en piste et se déchaînent littéralement sur ce délicieux morceau bien progueux !
1973
International Feel
Never Never Land [2:40]
I Saw the Light [4:16]
Heavy Metal Kids [7:36]
Utopia Theme [10:52]
When the Shit Hits the Fan/Sunset Blvd. [22...
1973
International Feel
Never Never Land [2:40]
I Saw the Light [4:16]
Heavy Metal Kids [7:36]
Utopia Theme [10:52]
When the Shit Hits the Fan/Sunset Blvd. [22:49]
The Ikon ("Conquering of the West") [26:33]
1973
International Feel
Never Never Land [2:40]
I Saw the Light [4:16]
Heavy Metal Kids [7:36]
Utopia Theme [10:52]
When the Shit Hits the Fan/Sunset Blvd. [22:49]
The Ikon ("Conquering of the West") [26:33]
Todd Rundgren's Utopia
Rockpalast
WDR Studio-L Koln
Aug. 01, 1977
01. Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise - Communion With The Sun
02. When The Shit Hits The Fa...
Todd Rundgren's Utopia
Rockpalast
WDR Studio-L Koln
Aug. 01, 1977
01. Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise - Communion With The Sun
02. When The Shit Hits The Fan - Sunset Blvd - Le Feel Internacionale
03. Love Of The Common Man
04. Sunburst Finish
05. Jealousy
06. Windows
07. Emergency Splashdown
08. The Verb "To Love"
09. Initiation
10. Singring And The Glass Guitar (An Electrified Fairytale)
11. Utopia Theme
12. Couldn't I Just Tell You
13. Just One Victory
Utopia is :
Todd Rundgren - guitar, vocals
Roger Powell - synthesizers, vocals
Kasim Sulton - bass, vocals
John "Willie" Wilcox - drums, vocals
Todd Rundgren's Utopia
Rockpalast
WDR Studio-L Koln
Aug. 01, 1977
01. Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise - Communion With The Sun
02. When The Shit Hits The Fan - Sunset Blvd - Le Feel Internacionale
03. Love Of The Common Man
04. Sunburst Finish
05. Jealousy
06. Windows
07. Emergency Splashdown
08. The Verb "To Love"
09. Initiation
10. Singring And The Glass Guitar (An Electrified Fairytale)
11. Utopia Theme
12. Couldn't I Just Tell You
13. Just One Victory
Utopia is :
Todd Rundgren - guitar, vocals
Roger Powell - synthesizers, vocals
Kasim Sulton - bass, vocals
John "Willie" Wilcox - drums, vocals
SOLD | THE SKYLINE RESIDENCE | SUNSET STRIP
SP $9,995,000 | REPRESENTED SELLER
The Skyline Residence is a hilltop sanctuary nestled on 1.5 picturesque acres pe...
SOLD | THE SKYLINE RESIDENCE | SUNSET STRIP
SP $9,995,000 | REPRESENTED SELLER
The Skyline Residence is a hilltop sanctuary nestled on 1.5 picturesque acres perched above Laurel Canyon and built by AIA award-winning architect Hagy Belzberg. Set on a promontory ridgeline with explosive 360° views stretching from the mountains to glittering city lights. Contemporary smart home compound features a large main residence offering eco-conscious living with all the latest & greatest amenities and seamless indoor-outdoor flow throughout. Spacious formal living with fireplace centerpiece and chef’s kitchen open to a lush flat yard with 70-ft infinity pool pouring into the skyline, outdoor movie theater, spa, skate park and multiple outdoor entertaining decks. Primary suite fit for a king with 10-ft video wall, onyx stone bath, steam shower & designer walk-in closet. Detached loft 2-story guest house with distinctive single-folded plate roof featuring 1 bed, 1 bath, kitchen and screening area. Live amongst the stars.
-
Listed & Sold By: Branden, Rayni and Brick Williams
LA LUXURY REAL ESTATE | RENOWNED ARCHITECTS | FAMED DESIGNERS
SUBSCRIBE NOW TO OUR CHANNEL ►► http://bit.ly/314Qd0l
SOLD | THE SKYLINE RESIDENCE | SUNSET STRIP
SP $9,995,000 | REPRESENTED SELLER
The Skyline Residence is a hilltop sanctuary nestled on 1.5 picturesque acres perched above Laurel Canyon and built by AIA award-winning architect Hagy Belzberg. Set on a promontory ridgeline with explosive 360° views stretching from the mountains to glittering city lights. Contemporary smart home compound features a large main residence offering eco-conscious living with all the latest & greatest amenities and seamless indoor-outdoor flow throughout. Spacious formal living with fireplace centerpiece and chef’s kitchen open to a lush flat yard with 70-ft infinity pool pouring into the skyline, outdoor movie theater, spa, skate park and multiple outdoor entertaining decks. Primary suite fit for a king with 10-ft video wall, onyx stone bath, steam shower & designer walk-in closet. Detached loft 2-story guest house with distinctive single-folded plate roof featuring 1 bed, 1 bath, kitchen and screening area. Live amongst the stars.
-
Listed & Sold By: Branden, Rayni and Brick Williams
LA LUXURY REAL ESTATE | RENOWNED ARCHITECTS | FAMED DESIGNERS
SUBSCRIBE NOW TO OUR CHANNEL ►► http://bit.ly/314Qd0l
Utopia live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on October 9, 1975. This concert was first recorded on the aforementioned date (1975/10/09) but was broa...
Utopia live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on October 9, 1975. This concert was first recorded on the aforementioned date (1975/10/09) but was broadcast years later in 1980. I restored the audio by adding compression, EQ, and soft reverb to add to the concert atmosphere.
| Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Freedom Fighters
05:48 - Mr. Triscuits
16:21 - The Last Ride
21:05 - When the Shit Hits the Fan / Sunset Blvd.
24:42 - Le Feel Internacionale
26:40 - Heavy Metal Kids
31:24 - The Wheel
38:39 - Open My Eyes
42:44 - Sons of 1984
ENCORE
46:50 - Do Ya [The Move cover]
| Band Members:
Todd Rundgren - Guitar, Vocals
Moogy Kilngman - Keyboards, Synthesizers, Vocals
Ralph Schuckett - Keyboards, Vocals
Roger Powell - Synthesizers, Vocals
John Siegler - Bass, Vocals
Willie Wilcox - Drums
Utopia live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on October 9, 1975. This concert was first recorded on the aforementioned date (1975/10/09) but was broadcast years later in 1980. I restored the audio by adding compression, EQ, and soft reverb to add to the concert atmosphere.
| Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Freedom Fighters
05:48 - Mr. Triscuits
16:21 - The Last Ride
21:05 - When the Shit Hits the Fan / Sunset Blvd.
24:42 - Le Feel Internacionale
26:40 - Heavy Metal Kids
31:24 - The Wheel
38:39 - Open My Eyes
42:44 - Sons of 1984
ENCORE
46:50 - Do Ya [The Move cover]
| Band Members:
Todd Rundgren - Guitar, Vocals
Moogy Kilngman - Keyboards, Synthesizers, Vocals
Ralph Schuckett - Keyboards, Vocals
Roger Powell - Synthesizers, Vocals
John Siegler - Bass, Vocals
Willie Wilcox - Drums
1977, Allemagne de l'ouest, Todd Rundgren et son groupe, Utopia, entrent en piste et se déchaînent littéralement sur ce délicieux morceau bien progueux !
1973
International Feel
Never Never Land [2:40]
I Saw the Light [4:16]
Heavy Metal Kids [7:36]
Utopia Theme [10:52]
When the Shit Hits the Fan/Sunset Blvd. [22:49]
The Ikon ("Conquering of the West") [26:33]
Todd Rundgren's Utopia
Rockpalast
WDR Studio-L Koln
Aug. 01, 1977
01. Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise - Communion With The Sun
02. When The Shit Hits The Fan - Sunset Blvd - Le Feel Internacionale
03. Love Of The Common Man
04. Sunburst Finish
05. Jealousy
06. Windows
07. Emergency Splashdown
08. The Verb "To Love"
09. Initiation
10. Singring And The Glass Guitar (An Electrified Fairytale)
11. Utopia Theme
12. Couldn't I Just Tell You
13. Just One Victory
Utopia is :
Todd Rundgren - guitar, vocals
Roger Powell - synthesizers, vocals
Kasim Sulton - bass, vocals
John "Willie" Wilcox - drums, vocals
SOLD | THE SKYLINE RESIDENCE | SUNSET STRIP
SP $9,995,000 | REPRESENTED SELLER
The Skyline Residence is a hilltop sanctuary nestled on 1.5 picturesque acres perched above Laurel Canyon and built by AIA award-winning architect Hagy Belzberg. Set on a promontory ridgeline with explosive 360° views stretching from the mountains to glittering city lights. Contemporary smart home compound features a large main residence offering eco-conscious living with all the latest & greatest amenities and seamless indoor-outdoor flow throughout. Spacious formal living with fireplace centerpiece and chef’s kitchen open to a lush flat yard with 70-ft infinity pool pouring into the skyline, outdoor movie theater, spa, skate park and multiple outdoor entertaining decks. Primary suite fit for a king with 10-ft video wall, onyx stone bath, steam shower & designer walk-in closet. Detached loft 2-story guest house with distinctive single-folded plate roof featuring 1 bed, 1 bath, kitchen and screening area. Live amongst the stars.
-
Listed & Sold By: Branden, Rayni and Brick Williams
LA LUXURY REAL ESTATE | RENOWNED ARCHITECTS | FAMED DESIGNERS
SUBSCRIBE NOW TO OUR CHANNEL ►► http://bit.ly/314Qd0l
Utopia live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on October 9, 1975. This concert was first recorded on the aforementioned date (1975/10/09) but was broadcast years later in 1980. I restored the audio by adding compression, EQ, and soft reverb to add to the concert atmosphere.
| Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Freedom Fighters
05:48 - Mr. Triscuits
16:21 - The Last Ride
21:05 - When the Shit Hits the Fan / Sunset Blvd.
24:42 - Le Feel Internacionale
26:40 - Heavy Metal Kids
31:24 - The Wheel
38:39 - Open My Eyes
42:44 - Sons of 1984
ENCORE
46:50 - Do Ya [The Move cover]
| Band Members:
Todd Rundgren - Guitar, Vocals
Moogy Kilngman - Keyboards, Synthesizers, Vocals
Ralph Schuckett - Keyboards, Vocals
Roger Powell - Synthesizers, Vocals
John Siegler - Bass, Vocals
Willie Wilcox - Drums
Approximately 22 miles (35km) in length, the boulevard roughly traces the arc of mountains that form part of the northern boundary of the Los Angeles Basin, following the path of a 1780s cattle trail from the Pueblo de Los Angeles to the ocean.
From Downtown Los Angeles, it heads northwest, to Hollywood, through which it travels due west for several miles before it bends southwest towards the ocean. It passes through or near Echo Park, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Holmby Hills. In Bel-Air, Sunset Boulevard runs along the northern boundary of UCLA's Westwood campus. The boulevard continues through Brentwood to Pacific Palisades where it terminates at the Pacific Coast Highway intersection.
The boulevard has curvaceous winding stretches, and can be treacherous for unaware drivers in some sections. It is at least four lanes wide along its entire route. Sunset is frequently congested with traffic loads beyond its design capacity.
Well, I wish I had my picture on The Rolling Stone today I wish that The Enquirer spread a rumor that I was gay Well, I wish I had some buddies, some movie stars and such 'Cause I probably wouldn't worry about the two of us as much And I'd spend all my money on caviar and cocaine And I would not remember how you broke my heart today You know I, I wish I had a super model so skinny and so wild And a waitress in Nevada, she says she's carrying my child Well I'd drive down Sunset Boulevard, my hair blowin' in the wind And I'd stop at fancy restaurants and they'd finally let me in And I'd spend all my money on caviar and cocaine And I would not remember how you broke my heart today Yeah, I wish I had my picture with the Rolling Stones today And I wish The Enquirer would spread a rumor that I was gay I wish I knew a movie star, someone like Charlie Sheen 'Cause if he'd hang out with Kato Kaelin well I guess he'd hang out with me And I'd spend all my money on caviar and Rogaine