The ending that has to be there

Todd Rundgren's "I Saw The Light" and "Hello, It's Me" are two of his best written, performed, and produced songs.  "I Saw The Light" has an effective instrumental arrangement unlike any other pop hit and heartfelt lyrics that say exactly what they need to say in three minutes.  The protagonist in "Hello, It's Me" sings honestly about a relationship that doesn't have a long-term future but one that he still wants to preserve.  As good as the shortened version is, the full version on the "Something/Anything?" album is even stronger.  In the full version, the lyric, "Think of me," becomes louder and more pronounced; the keyboard punctuates the lyric and then drops out, making the lyric all the more effective.  Although the fade-out on the shorter version is graceful, the longer version's vocal punctuation and firm ending are even more satisfying.