You have to remember this song was written before cell phones, Bluetooth, and streaming music. Back then we listened to the radio almost nonstop, especially when driving. And it was on some of the great radio stations in America where we heard some of the most classic rock and roll songs of all time for the first time. Back in those days new albums from major bands were released on Tuesdays. And it was absolute bliss getting to hear new songs from our favorite classic rock bands for the first time. I'll always remember when a new album from The Who called "Who Are You" was released. WBCN in Boston played it in its entirety on the day it came out. That magic music certainly made my morning mood a good one!

You need to see them do this live, just to see how 3 truly talented musicians can make this sound.

@kevinl2578

2 жыл бұрын

I agree but you can't see them live any longer

@bostonwhofan

2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the live version in Toronto in 2003 in front of 500,000 fans on a sunny August afternoon. Here's the link, it's impossible not to smile while watching this masterpiece of a live rock and roll performance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHqkvKinepnAhJs.html

@thisweekinmusicreactions8470

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely. One of the best concerts I've seen, and ive seen many!!

The transitions in this song were meant to emulate what it was like to listen to the radio before the era of digital tuners, when you could find many different genres of music with just a turn of the dial, and I do have to admit that I have broken more than one radio dial by repeatedly switching back and forth. And now, if you want to hear an epic masterpiece with so many transitions that it will make your head spin, I recommend 2112, which was created as a giant FU to the Powers That Be at their record label, who had threatened to drop them after their third album if they didn't come up with more "radio friendly" songs; they decided that they wanted to go down in a blaze of glory, so they recorded an album whose 7 part 20 minute title track took up all of side one; of course the PTB hated it because it wasn't what they'd demanded, but the fan response turned it into a huge success, after which Rush was given the freedom to chart their own musical course. 🎤 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥

@GenXDaddyO

2 жыл бұрын

When those mechanical preset buttons came out tho! Mad tech!

Us 50s and 60s year olds have loved our rock n roll for decades. I wish all of you folks younger than us could have been there to experience the shows and events. No internet, no ipods, no spoilers before you go see a concert unless you heard of a newspaper review. So much of the surprise of the unknown is lost now, to an extent. Its hard to not get spoiled before shows or movies these days. Try finding older tour videos here on yt. There is such a collection of history on here. Keep up the great work and enjoy it all.

When Rush completed their 1978 album 'Hemispheres', the band was burned out from recording complex, epic music and touring... So in 1979, the decision was made to make a more 'fun' record w/ modern sounds... an album that was not so taxing to play. During this time, the British 'new wave' music emerged w/ bands like The Police, Joy Division, The Clash, etc... and Rush got into that style of music which also included reggae grooves and electronic samples. In 1980, Rush had reinvented their sound for this album 'Permanent waves'... 'The spirit of radio' and 'Freewill' became huge radio singles and became another platinum success. Usually, bands that change their sound get a negative backlash (Kiss, Metallica, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, etc.) but Rush made a seamless transition and became even more successful w/ this record and the next one - 'Moving pictures' in 1981.

@0okamino

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, Natural Science shows they still had a taste for the epic on this album. That song could have fit in quite well on Hemispheres.

This is RUSH's homage to their Hometown Radio station, when they were growing up, that unlike other stations that played the same 20 songs over and over again, Their station played every new Canadian Group, and played entire albums, and deep cuts of groups that you could hear no where else over the air, in a time when there was no MTV, no Videos etc. The stations catchphrase was " The Spirit of Radio".

Glad you enjoyed it. This is the song that hooked me on Rush during Spring Break, 1980 - huge fan ever since and fortunate to have seen them live 11 times (not enough). I’m also in the Indy area! ✌🏼😎

Imagine being at a Rush concert in the early 80s with this was new on the radio. That was me. Looking back, we really had it good as far as the music went.

Several people say that this song is perfect for taking the road to travel. During the break they play "Ska" which is basically the rhythm of Reggae.

The transitions in this song is the sound effect of turning the radio dial to a different station. THAT'S why there are so many different sounds. Back in the day, we had to manually turn the dial to get to the next station. Hence, the different sounds. You should react to Red Barchetta. They actually make the sound of a car in the middle of the song and remember, there are only 3 members in this great group.

Neil Peart states "...The song itself, musically, is switching between radio stations, with a reggae section at the end, the second verse is new waves, I’m playing like a punk drummer there, and that was all intentional.”

I've always loved the reference to "playing that song that's so elusive" because DJs often had singles or albums from other countries, before they'd been released where we all lived. So there could be a delay between hearing the song on the radio, and being able to buy it. And that meant, if you really loved some song, you constantly had the radio on in the background hoping to catch it, or to maybe even get it on cassette until you could get the LP. That elusiveness is like strawberries used to be in northern places. Part of what made them special was that they were only available for a short time during the year. Songs used to have a specialness that was created by greater degrees of rarity. Now music is so available people usually only listen to it while they do other things. Yet, if we go back before recorded music, imagine how much attention they must have paid, knowing they might only hear their favourite song the one time they heard it first played by someone right in front of them, or through the radio.

@bostonwhofan

2 жыл бұрын

There was a DJ on WBCN in Boston who played a song called "Out Of Control" from a band called U2, long before anyone else in America had heard of U2. I remember the summer nights when he would play it and it sounded so cool way back then! He was playing "Out Of Control" even before "I Will Follow".

The reggae beats near the end is one of the best transitions in the song for sure

What's great about Rush, a three member band, is all three are top knotch musicians. Head and shoulders above most of their counterparts in other bands. Either you enjoy their style of music or not. But regardless, they are super talented. My favorite is "Closesr to the Heart". The message is perfect.

I never get tired of hearing this rock classic. Great concert performers. Tom Sawyer, Roll the Bones and Fly by Night are 3 gems worth a listen.

@FUBAR1986

2 жыл бұрын

Yes roll the bones Fly by night

The Spirit of Radio is about the positive and negative aspects of the music industry. It is one of the 2 most popular Rush songs ever, including Tom Sawyer. Rush would never be allowed to leave the stadium alive without playing Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio. However, my favorite Rush song comes immediately after The Spirit of Radio on the Permanent Waves album. It is called Freewill and it shows how they can play changing time signatures so smoothly and still put forward a powerful message with great musicianship at a commercial level. Three musicians at their peak. Thanks.

@raygowan1968

2 жыл бұрын

Freewill is perennial favorite of mine as well. Always got a great reaction at every show.

One of the greatest bands of all time!!!

Working Man is another great song. The breakdown in Spirit Of Radio is a reggae beat. A lot of bands started incorporating reggae in their music in the 1970s.

@TheMankind02

2 жыл бұрын

I second Working Man. This is the way.

This song refers to CFNY-FM in Brampton, Ontario Canada who called themselves The Spirit of Radio. They played alternative 80’s music before it was popular. Ironically, this was the first Rush song ever played on CFNY.

Y'all should absolutely do a reaction to Rush--Working Man--Live in Cleveland to see their incredible musicianship on stage.

These 3 boys make a tremendous amount of beautiful noise for 3 guys!

Rush is a whole THING! 😎

Bearing a gift beyond price almost free !! Great line, great band, great channel !!

You nailed it.Its I believe a deeper lyrical meaning of modern music.When I started learning to play the drums Rush became my favorite band just 5 years ago.Late bloomer is putting it mildly.No limits on playing an. instruments though Anyone at any age out there grab up an instrument see what happens. You might be the next great .

Enjoy your reactions. Keep searching, and anytime you want to find another rush song I'll be there listening. Take care. ✌️

*Y'all would enjoy Side-A of their album "2112." You'll want to listen to all of Side-A because it all ties in together. It's a journey, so to speak.* Also, Mandy just did a RUSH - Tom Sawyer - drum cover which you may enjoy.

React to the songs from the movie Street Dancer 3D. They all be popping - Illegal Weapon 2.0 - Nachi Nachi - Garmi - Bezubaan Kab Se - Muqabla

@wulfie4693

2 жыл бұрын

I heard Nachi Nachi first time today

Great song! Always amazes me that its only three people!

If you want to see a kick ass live performance. Checkout "Working Man" By Rush (Time Machine Tour: Live In Cleveland)🤘

@MrDuneedon

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely. What a batshit INSANE (in the best possible way!) rendition of that song.

If you're younger than a certain age it's going to be hard to really grasp the experience of being in your car and flipping through radio stations. That's what this song is about. Even if you can't fully grasp that you can appreciate the Master class musicianship and composition of this banger

All that perfection coming from three dudes just incredible

Great prediction! You nailed it as far as the song being about how amazing it is to have a radio....

The song reminds me how before the internet & digital music I'd listen to the radio for hours everyday. I couldn't afford many CD's (or before that cassette tapes for my Sony Walkman, or even further back - record albums) so the radio was an incredibly important part of my life. It brought a bit of escapism. Related to that idea is the great song 'My Music at Work' by the Tragically Hip. It's about how listening to music at work can help make the workday bearable. I'd love to see a reaction to it!

That intro gets me every time I hear it!!! The rest of the song just flows like a river.

You defo finna blow up big if you react to Bollywood stuff coz its massive in India, China, Korea, Australia, Africa and Russia. Just an idea bro ❤

@k4k912

2 жыл бұрын

Bollywood music videos got FAT budgets. They got 💰💰

@princeofpcos9804

2 жыл бұрын

Ya, but then they would have to listen to Bollywood stuff.

@JuniusXVI

2 жыл бұрын

I'm game ❤ . The beats are hard, music videos are on point. But still need to learn the language so I know what they saying 😂

@wulfie4693

2 жыл бұрын

@@princeofpcos9804 Bro I grew up on American music but Indian music has more passion and energy

@princeofpcos9804

2 жыл бұрын

@@wulfie4693 dancing and choreography is not music. It's an afterschool special.

Saw Rush 18 times. Wish you had done the live version from Maple Leaf Gardens !

My favorite band all time , and a quick shout out from Terre Haute Indiana area

My favorite part of these videos are when he asks for her opinion. Blank stare. Priceless!!! Keep on Keeping on.

It's funny that 3 people could make these sounds. Neil was my hero. Still hurts that he's gone.

reggae vibe..

Yeah, we Hoosiers have the dunes up on Lake Michigan and that’s about it lol. Indiana weather sucks

straight up masterpiece cheers life w/ reckless

This was terrific, live in Toronto.

That's three dudes, yo. Welcome to Rush Nation.

CHECK OUT THERE VERSION FROM RUSH IN RIO.

This is their #1 song!

You need to hear the Hawaiian dude sing that rainbow song and then listen to BOB MARLEY "Slavedriver" so you will know difference.

Watch them playing it live!

Eddie Van Halen looked up to this great trio. Lofton played harmonics on guitar. Getty Lee sang played base and keyboards, and then the best drummer.

Great music from only 3 guys

This is a Jamaican vibe.

That was a "Reggae" sort of interlude.

@ravendagrey

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not "Hawaiian"

Peace

'Xanadu' is pronounced ZANNA-dew/do lol. Next one you should do/dew lol is 'Limelight'. Fame's a bitch, I guess, game is too. Used to love playing tho' lol o o. I love that you guys have the lyrics in front of you too. It's the only way to know. You know. You know they're often best seen live, right? Check out 'Best Intro Ever' too. CFNY-FM (the Spirit of Radio was their motto/slogan, now they're the 'Edge'), Brampton, Ontario, Canada, just n.w. of Toronto, an alternative station, one of few, maybe the first local station to give Rush any respect and time. My fave, sponsored shows, had a fan-led alternative to the Junos(Canada's Grammys) for years called the You-Knows, gave me an interview and three songs for a show I co-produced and performed in with my band, acting and playing, first time on radio, 1980. Peace. D p.p.p.s. "Hawaiian"?! I used to smoke that. Jamaican too, more my speed, tttt. lmao.

Speaking of pina colada "Escape/ Pina colada song" by Rupert Holmes lol

More Jamaica vibes (reggae) than Hawaii but I feel ya!

if yall are gona do Rush you have to do the live versions

reggae sound at end

"Roll the bones" is a good song to react...

the Beach feel is simulating different music played on the radio; Rush, like PF, has very deep lyrics.....Rush are musical geniuses...........three childhood friends from Toronto. Neil was super well read and travelled....when he lost his daughter and then ten months later, his wife........he travelled the world for a while on his motorcycle.......he also wrote a book...............three people who sound like a full ensemble. They have a huge fan base and are admired by so many other musicians...........Neil up there with Zep's Bonhomme...in the top three of all time rock drummers..........they were musicians' musicians ..they mastered all aspects. Cool Fact; they stayed together as a band for FORTY YEARS.......and loved eath other until the retired when Neil Died a few years ago.

@jeffharry9675

2 жыл бұрын

Dawne just said it all. Thank-You!

My Buddy's garage radio could pull in CFNY Toronto here in western NY we always listened to it when working on the Motorcycles. this song was inspired by CFNY radio.

Fire reaction

This song gets misinterpreted as a pro radio song when in fact it was a critique of how main stream radio formats were becoming too rigid and formatted and were pressuring bands to sell out to get air play...... "All this machinery making modern music Can still be open-hearted Not so coldly charted, it's really just a question Of your honesty, yeah, your honesty One likes to believe in the freedom of music But glittering prizes and endless compromises Shatter the illusion of integrity, yeah" This album imho was one of Rush's best and most progressive sounding. The solo on the next song Freewill is just one example of how Alex could smoke Eddie Eddie Van Halen imho. BTW this was just 1980 and this trio was already sounding this good and had such incredible musicianship.

This band is fantastic!! Check out Primus if you haven't

Rush needs to be in your top 3 bands of all time. There's no band that can do what these 3 guys did. I'm agreement with Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin being in the top 3.. LOL they are for me as well..

The Song is written about a radio station that was known to play indie/alternative music in the late ‘70’s / early to mid ‘80’s here in Toronto where they are from CFNY 102.1 was the station. Now know as 102.1 The Edge.

RIP NEIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

please react to planet rock by africa baambattaa

When I first started watching your videos, I wasn't quite sure about you. I'm never quite sure about anyone at first though lol. (You know there are so many reactors out there and some of them are not worth their salt.) But the more I watched and listened to you both, you have grown to be in my top reactor list. I respect you both for your insight. You REALLY listen to the music and appreciate the song's lyrics, whether you like the song or not. Your comments are thoughtful. I appreciate and respect your hustle. And I definitely give every video you post a thumbs up. Thanks for being consistent. People notice that. I know I do. I also know it takes a LOT of time to make and edit the videos. Thanks again. I'll be watching. 👍 😊 PS... Buffalo Stance by Neneh Cherry is the best throw back song (the official video) ever. I'd love for you to react to it, pretty please

its jamaican mon

We know what you're saying, so STOP ASKING!!

You guys, in this song, Rush wanted to replicate the experience of switching through the radio stations, from right to left across the dial, as it were. So they would switch between styles to create that effect, you know? Cool, right? Plus, that closing guitar lead is totally incendiary! Way to go, guys!

Does she move at all? Lmao. Anyway rush is the greatest band ever

@nessaseetah1805

2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping she gets more comfortable and allows herself to give her authentic opinions. ♡♡♡

@trenken

2 жыл бұрын

@@nessaseetah1805 she probably hates this stuff. Thats alright. Rush certainly dont gaf. Living legends. Well 2 of them anyway.

I was 12 years old and had just started playing drums in school band when this came out, 42 years later and I’m still obsessed with Rush and Neil in particular.

Try Red Barchetta studio version

Big sound for just 3 dudes

@OfficialLifeWithRecklezz

2 жыл бұрын

Facts!

U gotta check out emerson lake and palmer live soundcheck no crowd fanfare for the common man it is 🔥🔥🔥 its also in the snow the drummer is amazing there is steam coming off him its such a cool video probably know the song or tune if your into sports but not like this 🙏 love u guys from scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌🎼🎸

Neil Peart - the drummer - was driving into Toronto & it looked gorgeous, he said. He was listening to the radio station CFNY "Spirit Of Radio". That was their slogan! The whole scene & sound was a vibe for him. He explained his lyrics: "'The Spirit Of Radio' was actually written as a tribute to all that was good about radio, celebrating my appreciation of magical moments I'd had since childhood, of hearing 'the right song at the right time.' However, [the song's] celebration of the ideals of radio necessarily seemed like an attack on the reality - on the formulaic, mercenary programming of most radio stations, with music the last of anyone's concerns. And yes, it was really ironic that such a song became popular on radio, though it was a kind of litmus test. Some radio guys who 'got it' could hear the song and think, 'That's the way it ought to be,' while others - the shallow, swaggering salesmen-of-the-air - could be oblivious to the song's meaning and proudly applaud themselves thinking, 'That's about me!'" A key line in this song comes when Geddy Lee sings about concert halls that echo with "the sound of salesmen." Neil Peart came up with the line after hearing stage patter from bands Rush would tour with; these bands would give the same spiel night after night, often telling the audience that their particular city was the greatest in the world or had the best fans. Neil found it disingenuous and manipulative.

She be hating on this song until @2:17 😅

Actually a regea beat

Great reaction. From what I've heard the way they switched up the beats and vibes in the song was meant to simulate searching for a song on the radio. Very cool. Rush is awesome.

do rush 'subdivisions' and 'distant early warning'.

I always like it when rock bands throw in an unexpected direction in their music. Led Zeppelin has that going on, a song of theirs, Hot Dog, is a fun change from what most of their work sounds like. A couple of more Rush songs to check out are Limelight, which has one of their best guitar riffs in my opinion, and Red Barchetta which is my favorite song off the Moving Pictures album.

The updated video they released recently gives a lot more information about the song and its influences.

Glittering Prizes And Endless Compromises Shatters The Illusion Of Integrity.

All this machinery making modern music Can still be open-hearted Not so coldly charted, it's really just a question Of your honesty, yeah, your honesty One likes to believe in the freedom of music But glittering prizes and endless compromises Shatter the illusion of integrity, yeah

time stand still is a good one.

Hawaiian vibe? No you mean a Jamaican reggae vibe.

A lot of instruments LOL just three guys in RUSH Rock $ Roll Hall Of Fame

My favourite song in my youth. They were just hitting their stride, but never went mainstream to studio execs. They did their own thing, literally. The result is RUSH legendary.

Love em saw em twice "working man" 👍 🤘

Tremendous talent! Rush, a gift to us all.... Looooove this song.......

Cool guys....yall need to hear more Boston

check out the song that put Rush on the map - "Working Man". hard hitting with blistering solos

keep cruis'n, your perceptions are getting good! Rush IS Prog Rock, and the music supports lyrics and probably better than 99% of rock bands (especially after Hemispheres). My favorite Rush tune is "Freewill" kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKSD27Ohl7CXdrg.html. The breakdown is the mind-blowing. Do the audio version first to catch all the nuances. Enjoy your Sunday!

Rush is an amazing trio of musical geniuses. Btw - Xanadu is pronounced Zan-a-doo. The next song from them you should check out is another instrumental like YYZ called La Villa Strangiato. Prog Rock at its finest.

GOATS of transitions

Y’all are really really getting Rush and I’m here for it.

I think "Limelight" by them is even better. The tunes are topically connected.

pina colada is coconut.

@ruthparker9756

2 жыл бұрын

Pineapple coconut