Drop your Rush recommendations below!

@Tarkus_

8 ай бұрын

Love this! I recommend 2112, the graphic novel type music video, please!

@squamishfish

8 ай бұрын

Since you are into theatre , You really need to do An Opus called 2112 the comic book version, this is in parts over 21 minutes , It’s about a guy who finds a guitar and brings it to the tyrant leadership, They have banned music in their world The guy tries to convince them that music is fantastic, , They did this song in response to the record company wanting more commercialized radio friendly music , 2112 was the bands response and without Radio Airplay this song launched them in the music scene,via word of mouth ,

@KyleS.1987

8 ай бұрын

The "Subdivisions" music video! It's a classic.

@surfeit5910

8 ай бұрын

Xanadu Live - 1981

@jeffonl1

8 ай бұрын

Spirit of Radio

Neil Peart was not only the greatest drummer who ever lived, but, he was a brilliant, poetic lyricist, as well.

@RottenPoliticians

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Sailor for your service. Agree, Neil Peart was the greatest drummer that ever lived. "For those those who think and feel" that he was "one of the best" will hopefully shun their dunce cap and realize that indeed he is da man...da GOAT.

@joekrepps

8 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Neil!

@raybernal6829

8 ай бұрын

The Professor ❤

@bsmo9148

8 ай бұрын

One of the greatest... It's impossible to rank players who have different styles.

@SG-dg6oi

7 ай бұрын

Nah, John Bonham was the greatest, followed by the Professor, Ginger Baker, then followed by the drummer of Yes...

There is never enough Rush

@PaulHilburger

8 ай бұрын

Correct

@jayzez715

8 ай бұрын

Simple statement and so true!

@batman1169

8 ай бұрын

When I hear Rush, I crank it to 11!! My neighbours, they love it so much they threw a brick in the window to hear it better !!! 🧱 💥 🪟

@MattStriker252

8 ай бұрын

Fact.

@justchillin4065

8 ай бұрын

💯

RusH was composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.

@tonyhomant244

8 ай бұрын

Amen

@ronaldexumjr.987

6 ай бұрын

Very well said, my friend.

@2869may

6 ай бұрын

@@ronaldexumjr.987 Thank you sir..!

@samsmom1491

3 ай бұрын

Self-taught, as well, which is an indication of their level of talent/genius. Alex Lifeson did have one year of classical guitar lessons from a friend who was injured in an accident.

Definitely yes on Rush Month 👍 1. The Spirit of Radio 2. Subdivisions 3. Time Stand Still 4. Fly by Night 5. Headlong Flight Thanks for the videos 👋

It's interesting that you like Geddy's voice because back in the day, he got a lot of criticism for it. Those of us who recognized how awesome they were didn't pay it a lick of attention, but it was there. I'd say you're ready for 2112 complete. All 7 parts.

@ronaldexumjr.987

6 ай бұрын

2112 for sure!!!

Neil Peart, the drummer and primary lyricist of about 95% of Rush songs, has always been very uncomfortable with being 'famous,' that's what this is about. 'I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend.' Brilliant.

@jeffteichreb5887

8 ай бұрын

Neil didn't do any vocals but did write them for Geddy

@jamescox4231

8 ай бұрын

​@@jeffteichreb5887 Actually Neil did "Attention all planets of the Solar Federation. We have assumed control" and the deep "Subdivisions" on that tune.

@ShawnBoikethemaharishi

6 ай бұрын

@@jamescox4231 and he "rapped" on Roll the Bones

@kevinmichael8619

Ай бұрын

​@@ShawnBoikethemaharishi that was Geddy with his voice artificially lowered

Alex's solo is just so emotional on this song.... makes my hairs stand on end

I love the intentionality with which Neil plays!!! There's no mistaking that he means to hit those drums at that time in that pattern. Absolutely, amazing!!!!

The lyrics to 'Limelight' was written by (the late) Neil Peart (drums/ percussion) of Rush about his struggles w/ fame in 1981... Peart was a very shy, sensitive personality who was tall, awkward and not popular in school growing up... He was a nerdy bookworm and got into playing drums as a teen as a hobby for self-esteem... He claimed it was the first time he was admired for anything, and that made him passionate about playing the drums. He went to England to try join a band there, but nothing happened... He returned to Canada and played locally until he got an offer to tour w/ a band called Rush ... He was hesitant about auditioning, but he went and liked the other 2 guys (Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson) and he was picked as the band's drummer... While touring into 1975, Lee and Lifeson felt that Peart could write better lyrics for the band because he was such a heavy reader and so opinionated... Peart accepted the task and would be Rush's full-time lyricist by 1978. The problem was that when Rush started becoming popular by 1977, the band members were suddenly surrounded by fans and admirers on tour... Peart complained that he didn't sign up for having folks knocking on his hotel room door at all hours of the night ... or fans claiming he was the 'greatest' (Peart would later admit that he was embarrassed when strangers approached him and heaped adulation on him). 'Limelight' was his way of telling folks that he was just not the kind of celebrity who revels in attention and can't act like someone's friend when approached by strangers... Lee and Lifeson clarified that Peart was shy, introverted... he didn't mean to upset or disappoint anyone, but his personality was not suited to be one for soaking up public adoration ... even from his fans. In Rush's documentary, bassist Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine/ Audioslave recalled being introduced to Neil Peart and talked about how much he admired his work... and Peart seemed uncomfortable and gave him the 'cold shoulder' before a security guard asked Commerford to leave.

I saw them on this tour and it was amazing. I even got to meet Alex and Geddy after the show. They were so nice and down to earth, no "rockstar" attitude. I still have my ticket stub with their autographs on it more than 40 years later.

A lyrical masterpiece that's relevant today came out in 1980 on Moving Pictures album titled "Witch Hunt", and R.I.P. Neil Peart the drummer wrote most of Rush lyrics 😄❤️

@MaudeWhite-yc6ji

2 ай бұрын

Yesssir that's a fine effort rite there... jammed that driving at 2am at 18yrs old... 66 StAng ... Blaupunkt stereo... Blu liTez... Quiet sTorMy niTez

You need to review this with the captions for lyrics on... This is written about Neil's personal discomfort with his fame and has amazing lyrics relating to this very personal aspect of his life as the "world's greatest drummer" He loved music and performing but was uncomfortable with their success as a band.

@robertkennedy5414

8 ай бұрын

It's also indirectly about the relationship between actors/musicians/performers and the audience, and how the reality of achieving a level or celebrity and fame differs from what the audience might perceive it to be. At least when this song was written, celebrity was reserved for those who did something to deserve it. You weren't famous for being famous.

This song is perfect for you, “ The Theater Kid” because it’s about Actors, famous musicians and any people that choose to be famous in their Art or sport. They have to deal with that fame! And how hard it can be. Love your reactions!

I grew up with Rush and 2112 and hemispheres when I was in 9th grade which my guitar playing Mentor buddy turn me on to one night listening to his 8-track player, it's so inspirational and it just really got to me. Bedazzled musician of many years, I really appreciate it a lot of your comments at the end and your analysis of his voice is quite interesting. I know that there are a lot of comments about 2112, and one thing about doing that is it packages up all these different chapters and so you get to hear the real range of his voice. It's really fascinating. And he is basically singing the part of different characters in this dramatic story. I'm certainly not like a master vocal coach or singer, but I've been around it a long time, and the things that stand out to me with his voice which people either like or don't like but which I personally am fascinated with and love, is a combination of a couple things. Of course he uses a lot of nasality. But I think he uses it in a good way and you have to understand a little context. Go back and listen to their first album before they acquired Neil Peart and it is a very blue collar Rock album but you can tell already that they are on fire. Check out Working Man. Suddenly, you can understand what it would have been like being in a band at that time and the equipment they are playing on and especially the PA system was just so primitive compared to even what the crappiest bar band uses today. So Geddy had to sing over that, and that's when he learned to really project high and with lots of nasality to pierce through the mix. And yet he has a beautiful lower register as well. But once you look at it that way, pay attention to his consonants. The way he works and sings through his consonants and then the way he manipulates his diphthongs, sometimes emphasizing one vowel or the other, it is so effective. Loved your reaction, I don't know what content you normally do but I will probably subscribe just because of this. Maybe also check out some live Elvis Presley. If I Can Dream, which was largely a tribute to Dr Martin Luther King after he was assassinated not far from where Elvis lives and it decimated elvis, this was a risky move to do on television in 1968 but he insisted on it, and it's one of the greatest singing performances ever in my view, although he has very many. Luciano Pavarotti once said that if Elvis had any classical training he might have ended up being the best opera singer of the 20th century.

1. 2112 2. La Villa Strangiato 3. YYZ 4. Something for Nothing 5. Spirit of Radio

@lauriebourque3575

8 ай бұрын

2112 too soon she's not ready

@rickschlosser6793

8 ай бұрын

Something for Nothing is the last song on the B side of 2112. A favorite of mine as well. I would add Subdivisions to the list.

@CharlesBryan1

8 ай бұрын

@rickschlosser6793 Obviously we have different tastes in Rush songs, but also obviously we appreciate Rush. 😎

@CharlesBryan1

8 ай бұрын

@@rickschlosser6793 A bit too synth for a hard rock band. But bands also evolve.

@rickschlosser6793

8 ай бұрын

@@CharlesBryan1 The thing is, Rush isn’t hard rock. They are progressive rock. Not saying I don’t like hard rock/metal, Rush really isn’t that. At least not for me they aren’t.

If you did a Rush week, the faithful would descend upon your channel, lol. I remember your Tom Sawyer reaction because I think theater kids are all right. My brother was one - I was the band geek. What you’ll get with Rush: elite-level musicianship and song composition coupled with brilliant and thoughtful lyricism. Here’s a list for you, and hope to see more in the future! Cheers! - 2112 - an epic, multipart, sci-if rock opera. Watch the comic book version! - The Spirit of Radio - one of their big hits - Working Man live in Cleveland 2011 - three old dudes shredding one of their oldest songs - Subdivisions - add some ‘80’s synth to some great songwriting. - Xanadu live from the 1981 Exit Stage Left tour - you will see them multi-task on multiple instruments and sound like an orchestra - And a bonus: Headlong Flight - from their 19th and final album, you will see they went out with a bang

Thank you for doing this song!!! 😊 Excellent!!!

1. Working Man (live, Cleveland) 2. YYZ 3. Subdivisions 4. Xanadu (live 1981) 5. La Villa Strangiato

Check Rush "Working Man live in Cleveland" and "YYZ live in Rio"

I love how you crack yourself up!!😁Rush is the greatest band to ever live in any plane of existence or dimension. A fan since '76 at the release of 2112, hooked me for life... RIP Professor.

@RottenPoliticians

8 ай бұрын

Yes Leddy, this new generation is slowly waking up to Rush. I finally figured out why a lot of people don't believe this...they either just flat out don't like them or their brain can't compute what the hell Rush was capable of.

@markferrett700

8 ай бұрын

Quite simply three geniuses at the peak of their creativity and masters of their art.

2112 - Cartoon version Working Man - Live in Cleveland Villa Strangiato - Original video YYZ - Live in Brazil Xanadu - Exit Stage Left live .... Bonus The Garden live (Last song by the band after 40 years, with full strings backing) Jacob's Ladder- Live Toronto 2015 ( Beautiful song about that moment.) Natural Science- R40 tour or lyric Video.

Let’s go! The Analog Kid, Digital Man, Distant Early Warning, Marathon, Middletown Dreams, Territories, Secret Touch, Far Cry, etc!

Neil was a shy guy. I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend.

Rush has always been one of the greatest bands to come from Canada, all the members were absolutely amazing at their instruments. You should definitely check out the song La Villa Strangiato

The studio in the video is Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec, Canada. It was an amazing studio so many great bands recorded there. Sadly it fell into disrepair and then burnt down.

Excellent reaction video. I love that your whole generatioan is being turned on to Rush the way I was back in '80. Five great songs by Rush. All long ones. 1. Xanadu 2.Cygnus X-1 3.Hemispheres Cygnus II 4. Jacob's Ladder 5. Natural Science Keep the videos coming. You have a quirky sense of humor/and description of songs.

My five Rush tracks (that you haven't reacted to): "Circumstances", "Subdivisions", "Distant Early Warning", "Dreamline", "Everyday Glory". Also you won't go wrong doing "Freewill", "The Spirit of Radio", "New World Man", "Time Stand Still", "Presto", "Big Money", "War Paint", "Second Nature", or "Force Ten"-- they're catalogue is so huge, man. Come on...HUGE.

Rush month! Rush month! Rush month! Rush month! Freewill, Red Barchetta, Marathon (live), Driven (live) & any of Neils’s drum solos!

You are absolutely right about the setup being the same in Tom Sawyer. Both videos were taken from the recording sessions at LeStudio in the fall/winter 1980.

Both Tom Sawyer and Limelight were on the same album, Moving Pictures, from 1981. MTV was very new at the time, so they shot the videos while they were recording the tracks. Pretty neat time capsule indeed!

Abs banger. I was singing along without a thought, then the pause.

This was their studio in Quebec, “Le Studio.” There were technical difficulties while they were recording so they shot several videos while they waited for the control board to be fixed.

As a influencer this song should totally speak to you

They've performed all these songs live... and they're even better. Not only do they genuinely enjoy performing together... they've ummm?.. mastered their craft better than most.

Closer To The Heart is a gem.

Definitely do a Rush Month: Top 5: 1. The Spirit of Radio (a tribute to the power and impact of Radio - especially FM music stations before the days of digital streaming) 2. Xanadu (a fantastical voyage into immortality and madness, based on the poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge) 3. 2112 (dystopian future in the year 2112 where music has been banned by the priests of the Temples of Syrinx) I Overture 4:33 II The Temples of Syrinx 2:12 III Discovery 3:29 IV Presentation 3:42 V Oracle: The Dream 2:00 VI Soliloquy 2:21 VII Grand Finale 2:14 Total Running time 20:33 4. Subdivisions (commentary on peer pressure and the struggle to belong) 5. La Villa Strangiato (An Exercise in Self-Indulgence) (mean's "strange village" instrumental - based on a nightmare that Alex Lifeson - the guitarist - had) I: "Buenas Noches, Mein Froinds!" (0:00-0:26) (It's Spanish. It's German. It's a dream so nothing quite makes sense). II: "To sleep, perchance To dream..." (0:27-1:59) III: "Strangiato theme" (2:00-3:15) IV: "A Lerxst in Wonderland" (3:16-5:48) (Lerxst is Alex's nickname) V: "Monsters!" (5:49-6:09) VI: "The Ghost of the Aragon" (6:10-6:44) VII: "Danforth and Pape" (6:45-7:25) (intersection in Toronto) VIII: "The Waltz of the Shreves" (7:26-7:51) IX: "Never turn your back on a Monster!" (7:52-8:02) X: "Monsters! (Reprise)" (8:03-8:16) XI: "Strangiato theme (Reprise)" (8:17-9:20) XII: "A Farewell to Things" (9:20-9:37) (play on the title to Rush's previous album 1977's A Farewell to Kings) Honorable Mention: (with a 40 year discography, there has to be an honorable mention list) Working Man Finding My Way Anthem Beneath, Between, & Behind By-Tor & The Snow Dog Fly By Night In the End Bastille Day Lakeside Park A Passage To Bangkok The Twilight Zone Lessons Something for Nothing Closer To the Heart Cygnus X-1, Book I: The Voyage Cygnus X-1, Book II: Hemispheres The Trees Circumstances Freewill Jacob's Ladder Entre Nous Natural Science Red Barchetta The Camera Eye Vital Signs YYZ Witch Hunt The Analog Kid Digital Man New World Man Distant Early Warning Red Sector A Afterimage The Big Money The Manhattan Project Mystic Rhythms Hand Over Fist Available Light Dreamline Ghost of a Chance Animate Stick It Out Leave That Thing Alone Driven One Little Victory Far Cry Malignant Narcissism The Main Monkey Business Caravan Headlong Flight The Garden The Fear Trilogy Song Series (a trilogy with four songs - leave it to Rush) Witch Hunt (Part III) 1981 The Weapon (Part II) 1982 The Enemy Within (Part I) 1984 Freeze (Part IV) 2002

Every time I listen to RUSH I can’t help but think they are the only band where vocals and guitar accompany the drums.

I liked your appreciation of Geddy's voice. Yes, do a Rush month! These would be my requests: Time Stand Still (video), YYZ (live in Rio VIDEO), Red Barchetta, Subdivisions (video) and Countdown (video, a very exciting one).

Rushhhhhhh ,Charisssssssss, yessssssssss, love the reactions, have a great weekend young lady.

Great reaction. Would absolutely love a Rush month. Here are just a few of the many many amazing rush videos to react to: Working Man Live in Cleveland YYZ live in Rio Xanadu Live Exit Stage Left Between the Wheels Live in Germany Ghost of a chance Freewill Fly by Night

Great reaction, stopping the video and commenting is really what these reactions are all about, and you did the right thing by backing up 5 Seconds when restarting video.👍

I love the outtakes at the end of your videos.

Another Rush song you may consider Charis is Subdivisions with the video, that song got me thru MANY rough patches, this one does as well. I have heard this song hundreds and hundreds of times and it never seems to get old. Think of it as 3 guys doing solos and time sig changes at the same time and they somehow make it cohesive. Enjoy Charis, they do not have music like this anymore. Subdivisions means compartmentalized similar groups. Rush lived in the subdivisions (housing) of Canada as many of us did during our youth. The song refers to subdivisions of kids, people, and things that are different and subsequently cast out of the popular subdivisions and into the misunderstood category.

Yeah, what they said! All great recommendations!

It's amazing how 3 guys from Toronto can pack so much talent into such a small package.

@n5iln

8 ай бұрын

The world's smallest orchestra.

Rush has a huge catalog -to start to understand their ability and scope I recommend: 1) La Villa Strangiatto (Alex's best solo) - exit stage left album 2) Working Man (live Cleveland) 3)Natural Science 4) Spirit of Radio (most radio friendly) 5) Losing it 6) 2112 entire first side and then continue down the rabbit hole

My favorite band. My top 5: Working Man (Live in Cleveland) Superconductor Subdivisions The Camera Eye New World Man

@ronaldexumjr.987

6 ай бұрын

My favorite band, also.😊

Subscribed. Love the fun you have with your reactions. Also Rush is my all time favorite band for about the last 30 years.

@ronaldexumjr.987

6 ай бұрын

Me too.

Rush has such a vast catalog of music that took 40 years to make... Their early records were progressive rock... This was from 1981 as Rush transitioned into the 80's w/ a modern sound. They ventured into pop music in the 80's w/ synthesizers and electronic music and beats... Rush decided to return to guitar-based music in 1989 and then got back to a heavier sound by 1993. Some of the more popular Rush songs - 'Closer to the heart' ... 'Subdivisions' ... 'The spirit of radio' ... 'Freewill' ... 'Red Barchetta' ... 'Distant early warning' ... 'YYZ' (instrumental) ... 'Fly by night'... 'Time stand still'... 🤘🤘🔥🔥 Other Rush songs that have been overlooked - 'Dreamline' ... 'The Pass' ... 'Mystic rhythms'... 'Circumstances' ... 'Animate' ... 'Far cry'... 'A Passage to Bangkok' ... 'Headlong flight'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘 Rush's 20+ minute epic track '2112' is another worth checking out. - Peter 😂

A few that I'm surprised to not see already mentioned: Witch Hunt Vital Signs Middletown Dreams Big Money Manhattan Project Analog Kid The Body Electric And OF COURSE: Neal's Drum Solo from Live in Frankfurt

@terminallumbago6465

8 ай бұрын

80s Rush is my favorite era of theirs. Especially Moving Pictures to Power Windows. I’d add Red Sector A, Force Ten, The Enemy Within, Marathon, and Losing It

Yes of course, more Rush !!! they have so many great songs, too many for me to write them all here, just pick anything and keep going. You will discover they have a very loyal and devoted millions of fans !

If you want to hear more melodic Rush, check out a song called “Force 10”! Very upbeat but melodic; great changes!

Xanadu (live)

i always have a love for the song presto!

These music videos were filmed during the actual recording sessions. I do hope they kept the whole unedited videos. Would be amazing just to see the recording process to one of their best albums.

Neil Peart lyriicist extraordinaire. I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend. He lived by it.

I think those are my favorite lyrics in any song ever..the "all the world's indeed a stage" stanza

I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend...yeah, that sums it up.

"I love how he makes noises." "Those are some good lyrics" lol

@CharisSellick

2 ай бұрын

That is basically it!

LOL, don't pause right before the cymbal crashes! That's the best part!

Rush is known for the awesome lyrics. Keep reacting to them and the amount of gem in terms of lyrics will blow you away.

This is a perfect song in every respect

You speak of time capsules and musical evolution. Here's the cool thing about Rush - from 1974 to 2012 - these three musicians seriously embraced change. To quote a famous lyric (and well known French expression) from their 1979 song, Circumstances, "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose."

@ronaldexumjr.987

6 ай бұрын

"The more that things change, the more they stay the same".

Spectacular...the band is spectacular too...❤ 😊 -Jer

Great reaction Charis. Big Rush fan for almost 50 years. My 5 top Rush songs 1).La villa Strangiato 2),Tom Sawyer 3).xanadu 4) Working Man 5) Jacobs Ladder I have omitted first side od 2112. Its one song all of side 1. Its a masterpiece but it is 20 mins long. Good luck with your channel.

Yes, the setting is the same as the video for "Tom Sawyer." They filmed three videos at Le Studio, the aforementioned Tom Sawyer and, finally, "Vital Signs". All from the 1981 album Moving Pictures.

Lyrics by Neil Peart, music and arrangement by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson

My top 5 Rush songs…I think I’d have to say; 1-the Garden 2-Distant early warning 3-Losing it 4-Ghost rider 5-Animate, Natural Sciences, Jacob’s Ladder, La Villa Strangiato, YYZ, Vital Signs, The Weapon, Enemy within, Mystic Rhythms, Far Cry, One little Victory, Working them angels, Headlong Flight…(hard to pick 5 songs from 19 studio albums, almost all of which are worth hearing.)☺️

You bubbly beautie u! Love the energy and perception of arguably the best rock bands ever assembled! My favourite song on that album is “Red Barchetta” so underrated. But it’s gotta be cranked up baby! Top 5 and I can’t put them in order bc they all rock are: 2112, Xanadu, the trees, a farewell to kings and YYZ. This is just to help u out there r tons of favs depending on the mood! Thanks for the goodness kid!

Top 5 Rush songs "Lessons"- Closer to the Heart"- Big Money"-The Pass"- "the Camera Eye" Xanadu" and all other Rush Songs.

There are so many Rush song that are masterpieces. For deep emotional songs, check out Ghost Rider and Bravado.

Fly By Night and Freewill

Back for a re-watch and looking forward to you reviewing their longer pieces! 🤗 2112, La Villa Strangiato, The Cygnus Books (1: Voyages, 2: Hemispheres) 😒 literally put on 2 Albums making us wait to see what happened to the 🚀 Rocinate after going thru a 🕳️ Black Hole! 🥰🐰

Wonderful, vibrant reaction. Fantastic energy You presented a dangerous request. You asked Rush fans to limit their choices to only five songs. DO YOU KNOW HOW DIFFICULT THAT IS?!? Ok. Ok. Ok! I'll try. Many will recommend the most popular. I'm going to try and explore the span of their discography. 2112 - If there was one "song" that encapsulate Rush's approach to music and their desire to be themselves, this is it. Plus, as a "Theatre Kid", you may love the way this plays out as a grand example of the Rock Opera. La Villa Strangiato - No Rush list is complete without one of their instrumentals. This is my favorite in highlighting Alex Lifeson's skill and range. The Pass - Rush fans love how Neil always had some message in his lyrics. Many will recommend Subdivisions, but The Pass has a tempo and rhythm that accompany lyrics for anyone that has dealt with dark period in their life Animate - This song always surprised me in how it's a love song but with unconventional lyrics and strong rock tempo. The Garden - There is a bitter irony for Rush fans in the lyrics and how this is the last song off their last album. Every Rush fan I know wells up in tears.

Here’s my list: “Xanadu” live from the _Exit… Stage Left_ tour 1981; “Time Stand Still”; “Vital Signs”; “Subdivisions”, and “Mystic Rhythms”.

Fountain of Lamneth, Vital Signs, Entre Nous, 2112, Tears, Lessons, to name just a few

Here's a list: Subdivisions, Working Man (Live in Cleveland), Xanadu (Live Exit Stage Left), YYZ (Live in Rio), The Spirit of Radio

love this reaction to my fave band.. 👍👍👍like like like.

And we’re back to Le Studio…

"Xanadu" (Exit Stage Left) "La Villa Strangiato" (it's an instrumental) "Working Man" (Live in Cleveland) "The Trees" I think a theatre kid would like that song "A Farewell to Kings" "Fly By Night"

Their song- Red Barchetta

If you do a Rush month, you'll have a lot of material since they have 167 original songs to choose from 😅 I look forward to it! I've not seen the rest of your reactions yet, but here's some favorites. The Spirit of Radio Subdivisions Natural Science Nobody's Hero The Garden I tried to choose some from different eras, but there are soooo many 🤘😀

@kevinmcfarlane2752

8 ай бұрын

The most prolific Rush reactors I've encountered are Enoma, who reacted to at least 60+ songs. Not sure whether they're still all online though.

Neil the drummer writes the lyrics

I think you would love their song Subdivisions, or Analog Kid

Neil's song about how much parasocial relationships suck. One of their radio staples back in the day.

"Spirit Of Radio, Lakeside Park, ".

Rush month would be great!!

I like that you wanted to keep rewinding. Enjoyed your “examination”. You’l get a lot of the same top suggestions, so I’ll only suggest my top favorite to watch reactions for: Xanadu from Exit Stage Left 1981

Charis. "Tom Sawyer" at Le Studio somewhere in the woods of Canada. My favorite Rush albums in order are 1. Power Windows. Every Song is a masterpiece. 2. Permanent Waves brilliant song writing. 3. Hemispheres is the best Prog Rock album ever! 4. Grace Under Pressure my favorite live album. 5. Moving Pictures brilliant song writing. 6. 2112 amazing mind-blowing song writing. 7. Counterparts. I Love every song. 8. Signals incredible song writing. Losing It, The Weapon and Analog Kid, Subdivisions, New World Man.9. Snakes & Arrows Brilliant song writing Far Cry, Larger Bowl, Main Monkey Business. 10. Presto Love this album. War Paint is my favorite song. Enjoy the amazing journey of Rush. I have for 45 years.

Hello......... my first time here......... you seem genuine and nice....... you dont seem to be tryin to "prove" anything..... ive watched both your reactions to Tom Sawyer and Limelight now and i have to say..... you seem like a good person reacting to things that you dont already know about......... your an even keel..... honest and true reactor....... from what ive seen so far you are reacting to songs you are completely oblivious too... yet you welcome every musical turn and every change as if you are enjoying being exposed too this new music........ ty for your reactions and i look forward to sharing more reactions with you... well done..... peace.....✌😎

Hold the phone! Your voice is Geddy's voice!! Sweet!!

Rush month would be spectacular. The Spirit of Radio, Subdivisions, Marathon, Red Barchetta, La Villa Strangiato, A Farewell to Kings, Distant Early Warning, New World Man, Xanadu, Working Man, YYZ, The Big Money, Freewill....granted their most popular songs were from the 70s and early 80s but their later output shouldn't be ignored either like Stick It Out from 1993 or Caravan from their last studio album in 2012.

That was filmed and recorded at Le Studio, Quebec. (no longer exists). Suggestion? Time Stand Still

The videos look different because ‘videos’ were just being invented, conceptualized, etc. at that time. This album was released in Feb of 1981. MTV was launched later that year in August. I’m surprised they thought to film the recording at all.

@CharisSellick

8 ай бұрын

I’m glad they did!

The lyrics & the technicality with which it was accomplished is brilliant. Take the chorus lyric: A: Living in the limelight, the universal dream A: For those who wish to seem A: Those who wish to be --- m- B: -ust put aside the alienation B: Get on with the fascination A: The real relation, the underlying theme The third line: "Those who wish to be-----must", continuing the A rhyme.

Some of my personal favorite Rush Songs: Subdivisions Red Sector A Middletown Dreams Witch Hunt The Garden

You want just *five* favourite Rush songs?! Gods above, woman! Okay ... First off I shall cheat and say "2112" ... yes .. all of it! Okay, just Side 1, if you insist :) Second, "Xanadu" Third, "Hemispheres" ... yes .. all of it! Okay, okay, just Side 1 then Fourth, "Red Barchetta" Fifth, "Countdown" Sixth ... ... ... okay, okay, okay ... I know you said five but I am already leaving out dozens of songs! "Madrigal". This song has a special, if heart breaking, meaning for me as I would have this on repeat in the car as I drove around unable to see through the tears after the death of my wife. Even now (I, of course, have it playing now), ten years on, it still gets those tear ducts working.

I recommend Rush "Circumstances" from the "Hemispheres" album.

RIP Professor. 😢