FROM STUDIO TO STAGE: Watching Rush's "Losing It" Evolve

[@revdmcspumcsb]

The writer mentioned in the second verse is one of the great American 20th century novelests, Ernest Hemingway, who wrote the bookl, "For whom the Bell Tolls." Great book. Hemingway lost his ability to write after getting encephalitis. He committed suicide because he couldn't write anymore... The Bell Tolls for thee... The irony of this recording of the song is that it was the only tour they ever played this song, and this recording is the only time Ben Mink played it with them live. It was there last tour and it would be 5 years later that Neil, the author of the lyrics, would die of brain cancer.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@revdmcspumcsb i think thats what really pushed me over the top, just knowing this would be his last live performance 😥 😭

[@kben036]

Hemingway also wrote "The Sun Also Rises", which Peart pays homage to in the lyrics "he stares out the kitchen door where the sun will rise no more..." Great song.

[@ilikeonlygraphite]

​@@kben036 I felt The Sun Also Rises was my favorite by Hemingway. Fantastic novel. ❤

[@patcandelora8496]

Didn’t Hemingway in fact take his own life in his kitchen?

[@robertchaney8684]

One of the overlooked, under appreciated gems from their early years…

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@robertchaney8684 i love the sound, he made that violin sing

[@bradarmstrong2014]

This song was as moving now as it was when it first came out!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@bradarmstrong2014 i could barely control my emotions, tried my best not to just burst into tears 😞

[@joesixpack8305]

Neil knew his time was up as a drummer. His body couldn't keep up. Something Geddy had trouble understanding until he went to visit him in California and saw how happy he was being a volunteer librarian at his daughter's grade school. Yeah, that would do it for me too.

[@kelvinmann1058]

With all respect Neil's time as a drummer wasn't over. His time playing drums up to the level of Rush was ending, as he said in an interview if he played at the level of Charlie Watts he could have easily continued. 🙂

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@joesixpack8305 i could hear the pain in Geddy's voice. I always love hearing him live cause he always sings with such passion, his voice cracks

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@kelvinmann1058 my heart broke watching this

[@squidly2112]

This song brings out so much emotion. Just another masterpiece by RUSH. I am so fortunate to have lived through the RUSH era. Have listened to them since Jr High School back in the 70's. Was so fortunate to have seen them live some 18 times. These people are so supremely talented, creative, an absolute treasure to humanity. I miss them so much.... Their live performance just gets me crying like a little baby. All the memories flooding through my head.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@squidly2112 glad I'm not the only one. I'm reading these comments and find myself crying again lol. I adore music that can do that.

[@squidly2112]

@@WhimsyMeadows - When you think about it all, and reflect upon your own life, it is quite the sweet but bitter feeling. Like most people, I have been quite fortunate in my life, all the while working through many trials and tribulations. The ebbs and flows of life's fortunes and struggles. As I move into my mid 60's, a long time software engineer laid-off (outsourced to India) a half a year ago, this song touches a few cords with me while I attempt to bootstrap my career once again, during some difficult times. This song kind of hits home pretty hard right now.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@squidly2112 you got this! And as my father always reminded me, where one door closes, another opens. Sometimes better than before. Im on medical leave since May so I'm trying to figure out what I really want in my life. Im trying to recapture my love for painting

[@squidly2112]

@@WhimsyMeadows - If at all possible, you should do exactly what you love to do. Life is far too short to do otherwise. I wish you the very best! ❤

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@squidly2112 you're absolutely right. I've been trying to figure that out since June. One thing I started that im glad for are these reaction videos

[@vincetripodi1016]

This song is right up there with the best of them… always brings a lump to my throat, especially the violinist, the centre of the song. Another masterpiece…

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@vincetripodi1016 i have not heard one song of theirs i haven't liked

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

Your deep empathy is a gift Whimsy and our appreciation is great. Thankyou.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@PeterMcCracken-n3g thank you for saying this, sometimes being an empath is tough. 😥🤧🤗🤟

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Those guys could play ANYTHING and make it both rock AND emotional❤️🤘🖖✌️🎸🎤🎹🥁🎻

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@ZIG4ZAG20 from what I've heard so far, I totally agree! 🤗🤟

[@derrickparran]

RUSH taught me alot about Life. A moral compass. And thats something i will forever be thankful of.

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

An incredibly moving song and performance; one of my favorites.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@sarastromseth-troy3323 one of my favorites now too

[@toddashton9696]

The live performance is so special and amazing. Thanks for reacting to the live version.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@toddashton9696 was my pleasure. After hearing the studio version, I just had to 🤗🤟

[@wallacewhite9830]

Rush has and always will be my favorite band of all time.

[@bronxbrothers121]

Great reaction. Well thought out and i couldn't agree more. Emotional long.

[@kelvinmann1058]

Such raw emotion, it's hard not to get emotional listening to this song. The Garden is even worse 😭

[@mdu2112]

Worse... Indeed!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@kelvinmann1058 worse than this? Oh my...ill make sure to buy a box of tissues then

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@mdu2112 really?

[@EchoesDaBear]

@@WhimsyMeadows yes, have the tissues handy. I can't get through The Garden without tears...since Neil's passing anyway.

[@kelvinmann1058]

@@WhimsyMeadows Good plan, you will need them, I don't think Geddy could get through singing it after Neil's passing. 😥

[@donmcewan8807]

One of my favs, thanks Whimsy!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@donmcewan8807 im so happy hearing and seeing this again brought back good memories 💓

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Class song by a class band ......reviewed by a classy lady 😉😁 xx

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@michaelatkinson8291 awww thank you Michael, so sweet of you to say 🤗🤟

[@theG-man-p2h]

CONGRATULAT5IONS ON 14K!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@theG-man-p2h YAY THANK YOUUUUU!!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@BrendaHughes-e6s]

Very emotional song and so true!

[@markrichardson8378]

Beautiful song, amazing live performance.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@markrichardson8378 i love their live performances, such a joy to see

[@Avatar76er]

"The Fountain Of Lamenth" by Rush was epic and I think defines them. A lot about life. People didn't get it by Rush but it played in a lot in their songs. Rush was trying to get more Radio play. Its a different mood then their early work. Later the circled back to the beginning. The last tour "The Final Rush Tour" I saw the people loving the new album. Then they started playing older songs and the crowd came alive. More cheers and spirit came alive to see Rush in full circle. Was a great trip with Rush from 1976. Thanks for all the memories.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@Avatar76er to be honest, from what I've heard so far, although I do like their newer stuff but yeah, it did sound to me they changed for radio play. But I think I enjoyed their older stuff more

[@donovanemery597]

I followed Rush from the age of 14 in 1980 up to the last concerts of 2015

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@donovanemery597 what an incredible journey and wonderful memories for you 🤗🤟

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Thanks for taking my suggestion, I dont know how this reaction got by me two weeks ago but im glad it popped up again. You rock miss Meadows. 😊❤

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@Fred-vy1hm thank you thank you! Glad my vid finally showed up for you lol. 🤗🤘

[@winstonhewett6679]

Enjoying your RUSH journey? Such a huge catalog of great music!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@winstonhewett6679 im so happy to hear that. I look forward to every reaction video I do of theirs 🤗🤟

[@russellbubba]

As previously mentioned, the 2nd verse is about Earnest Hemingway. The first verse was inspired by the Acadamy Award winning film "The Turning Point" about retired ballet dancers dealing with their very short careers....Shirley MacLaine and Vanessa Redgrave 1977. Very good movie.

[@Islander2112]

If this song never made you shed a tear, you're not Human.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@Islander2112 breaks my heart and I just cant... 😥 😔

[@mlinderict]

Every time. Still.

[@mikeholmes5308]

Thanks for sharing with us, Whimsy.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@mikeholmes5308 of course, my pleasure! 🤗🤘

[@schafn]

This was a cool idea to couple the studio and live versions in one reaction video. Losing it has always been a song that touches the heart. When the band decided to add it to their set list for the R40 tour it was especially touching because we all knew this was going to be their last tour. For a band that had been so tight for so long, producing unmatchable music for so long and now seeing it come to an end this song had a very special meaning. That wasn't lost on the fans. I went to the R40 show in Minneapolis and unfortunately they didn't play Losing It at that show. However, they did play Jacob's Ladder, which is one of my favorite Rush songs and not commonly played live, so there's that.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@schafn im so glad you liked my choice of reacting to both studio and live. I react to Rush every Friday. How lucky of you to have been able to see them live. This song and Afterimage really touched my soul. And just knowing this was their last show really put it over the edge for me 🤗🤘

[@paulatkinson5492]

Watching you react made me tear up..again....

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@paulatkinson5492 im so sorry, but least we not alone with the tears 🤗🤟

[@edgarpacifico3421]

It's so beautiful live!!!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@edgarpacifico3421 i can't get over all the raw emotions I felt watching and listening to this

[@edgarpacifico3421]

@WhimsyMeadows Your reaction was pure feeling!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@edgarpacifico3421 awww thank you

[@KentBalzer]

I cried watching your reaction. This song is about remembering the glory days. This song has a greater context when heard in the entire Signals album.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@KentBalzer i just cried reading that my reaction made you cry 😢 😭 🤧 Simply beautiful

[@FlightinDarkness-eb7uh]

I heard this when I had my chance as a young man to fulfill my dream as a rock star, but that wasn't to be then or any dreams really for success. more important new ministry in development now that could have been, decades back but built for this year coming. what appears a lost sometimes can be a gain for a new beginning. this where I'm at now, but sadly you know the loss and the sting. the seriousness mirror of yesterday's youth, has a sense of humor mirror today lol. great reaction keep the honesty flowing and those tears of power! whim, till next time have a good everything

[@WhimsyMeadows]

I too had a dreams of being an artist and in some ways I accomplished that. Just not a well paid one lol. I bet you were and still are great! Played guitar?

[@FlightinDarkness-eb7uh]

@@WhimsyMeadows I'm really glad for your success Yeah money the lack I get that lol. will release rush style music when I can plus, play guitar like your old school with some new school thanks

[@gregcormier2379]

Once again Neil os touching on the fleeting nature of time and how our lives are impacted by it. This was a longtime song on the fans wish list to be played live and when they put toghter their set list for what turned out to be their final tour they re-learned it and had a couple of guest Violinists perfrom ot onstage. Unfortuneatly due to the need for a Violinists they could ony perform it for a handful of shows. At leasrtwe have the video you just reviewed to allow us to experience it live.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@gregcormier2379 im so happy then that I chose to review this song both studio and live versions. So emotional 😢 😭

[@goldenretrieverdad]

This came out in 1981! The work of a few genius minds.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@goldenretrieverdad so hard to find good music like this these days

[@adam872]

A favourite of mine this track. It's both sad and beautiful.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@adam872 extremely beautiful 😍

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

I’m in my 60’s now and I was playing my drums the other night and after some pain and frustration this song immediately entered my head …. So I played it

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@k-popplayinklown5473 awww and I bet you played it beautifully. 🤗

[@toddashton9696]

Thanks for a literal reaction to Losing It. I enjoyed seeing both the live and studio versions.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@toddashton9696 i fought those tears back hard and could barely talk. During the live version, Geddys voice got me. 😥 😔

[@droopyofthenorthwestmounted]

I took my whole family to see this particular performance in Toronto as I sensed this tour would be my last chance to see Rush live. Unfortunately, I was right. I'm not sure how the rest of my family felt about the show but for me it was a magical event and one I will never forget. Seeing Losing it performed live and with Ben on violin was the cherry on top.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@droopyofthenorthwestmounted i bet you are so happy you decided to take your family on this ride. You can look back at that moment with a smile on your face and a satisfaction in your soul

[@robrodarme1730]

SOOO GOOOD!!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@robrodarme1730 YESSSS!!!! 🤗🤟

[@trevalarose8155]

The lyrics to this song always blew me away.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@trevalarose8155 blew me away too lol 🤗🤟

[@trevalarose8155]

@WhimsyMeadows Signals or Presto are the albums I actually play the most from Rush these days.

[@everborg]

ok, just jumpng inhere. maybe it is already mentioned, but ben mink wow. my sister worked with KD L ang, and if not mentioned so far, ben mink was her backup band leader. also played in FM and i have his solo album as well. he is as kind, as he is amazing. i wish i had got him to sign his solo album for me. he said to my sis, upon hearing i had his solo album, "oh he's the the one that bought it". great song and reaction is so beautiful. you just earned a subscribe. look for ward to viewing your content, xoxo

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@everborg awww I love that story! You both so lucky to have known such an incredible soul.. And thank you so kindly for subscribing! I hope you will enjoy this wonderful journey with me 🤗🤘

[@everborg]

@@WhimsyMeadows i look forward to discovering your perspectives, and learning to listen to new (for me) music. thanks xoxo i am everett from canada. where do you call home base? if it's not too nosy.

[@robertl4104]

Thank you again Whimsy, Also, thank you for being vulnerable. As I get older in my latter years I realize time is the ultimate jest. So I want to make the most of the time left on this earth that I have. As always, your reactions are awesome. Thank you.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@robertl4104 thank you Robert for your kind words. I wear my emotions on my sleeve and I didn't want to hide any of that from ya'all eh. Yes, I try to take things day by day and not stress over the little things. Live for today I always say

[@Jollymon66]

Awesome and one of my favorites !!

[@debbieplato5107]

Good Morning Rush Sister! What a beautiful and emotional song. For us who are at a later stage in life this song rings true. I believe the lines about the dancers were inspired by the movie Turning Point which I saw myself. I also see myself in this song as I was a Tribal Bellydancer for 18 years and danced at a number of festivals, fund raisers and weddings. 2019 was my last performance when I was 65. I do miss it but it is what it is. At least I got the opportunity to do something I really loved in life . Not everyone gets that chance.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@debbieplato5107 oh wow, what a beautiful journey of yours, you must be so proud of yourself, I know I am 🤗 Do you have any videos of yourself on youtube? Perhaps you could make a video or documentary on Tribal Bellydancing, talk about your own experiences. I would watch it!!🤗🤟

[@debbieplato5107]

We weren't a professional troupe, just serious hobbiest. LOL We do have a number of KZbin videos. If you look up Prairie Caravan Autumnal Adornment 2019 That was my last performance with the troupe and it was a sword piece. I am the last one on the left side in the orange and yellow skirt. All the money from the show went to charity. Another performance from 2018 Summer Shimmy. We did three songs and the last one is a comedy piece. Tribal Bellydance does not use choreography all the time We learn a syllabus of steps and it is lead and follow. We choreographed our sword pieces.( not too could get dangerous LOL) and we did a full choreography for our comedy piece as well. I am the the one with the turquoise skirt on top and orange on the bottom. I also had a costume mishap that night. I tied my belt in correctly and it started to slide down a bit. Fortunately, I was able to fix it during the performance nonchalantly. It was a lot of fun and the outdoor performances could be interesting. LOL

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Hugs.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@MrBedZeppelin great name 🤗🤘

[@surfeit5910]

"Speechless" is a good way to be left after hearing this song.. at their last concert of their career.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@surfeit5910 so much emotions 😢 makes my heart ache...

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reactions Whimsy! One of Rush's most beautiful (& emotional) songs! This live version was in Toronto, on their R40 tour...the last they'd do...regretfully. I treat this song as part of a trilogy of sorts - an emotional trilogy. The others being Afterimage and The Garden! Each one makes me think of Neil, and the sadness I feel that we've lost him. I highly recommend checking those two tracks out...in that order...but please, have tissues on hand! Afterimage is the first song I thought of after hearing of Neil's passing (when you hear the first line, you'll understand), and since that time, I can't get through The Garden without tears - the music is beautiful, the lyrics are even better! What an incredible band! Cheers.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@EchoesDaBear here is my reaction video to Afterimage kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIWnhnyaj7OGZ7csi=sk2J-HW9YIl3_5EK Yes, as you will see, I barely held it together. Had to edit so much cause I couldn’t stop crying 😢

[@EchoesDaBear]

@@WhimsyMeadows Thanks and apologies, I forgot to look on your channel page if you had done it...I might have already watched it...just forgot! Neil's words hit hard on so many levels on so many songs! Cheers from Canada, eh!!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@EchoesDaBear yes and when Geddy sings, it just hits straight to the soul 🤗

[@PromLesbian]

RUSH has to be your favorite band after this song. 😮

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@PromLesbian oh my goodness, they definitely are! 😢🤧🤗

[@PromLesbian]

@WhimsyMeadows Mine too, since 1974. My older siblings introduced me to them.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@PromLesbian lol my older brother introduced me to KISS 😆

[@DionysusAlS]

The Signals album has been the soundtrack of my life and I'm in the "Losing It" stage right now. Goddamn. But I'm okay with it. It's an important part of the human experience.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@DionysusAlS i think its the best part. Time now to explore old or new hobbies, like writing that book or painting a portrait. Or rearranging the home or working on the garden. Right now I'm enjoying a hot cup of tea and watching reruns lol

[@sgtpepper1138]

Neil wrote they lyrics about Ernest Hemingway. Neil said "I was thinking of the tragedy of Ernest Hemingway. He got toward the end of his life and he just simply Couldn't Write anymore. I remember he was invited to President Kennedy's inauguration, and there was a story he stood there for two hours trying to write an answer to his invitation, and couldn't compose an answer and was weeping with frustration"

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@sgtpepper1138 that must have been so frustrating for him. So sad 😥. My heart aches for them both.

[@ingovaneijden966]

this is a real gem. I totally understand the emotional reaction. I always got goosebumps listening to this song. As my father was diagnosed with the Alzheimer disease just last week, it makes it even more personal and emotional for me. Thanks for this video and keep them coming. Rush rules 😁

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@ingovaneijden966 im so sorry to hear this about your father. I lost my mother to Dementia years back. My advice, don't fight him on things he gets wrong, just enjoy any convo he still has, even if it doesn't make sense. Help them remember the good things. Any favorite music or shows, play that. Enjoy the now, and treasure these moments 🤗

[@ingovaneijden966]

@@WhimsyMeadows thanks for your kind words. I'll follow your advice ofcourse. Rush on!! No Rush for dad by the way 😁

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@ingovaneijden966 oh? Does he have a favorite band or type of music?

[@ingovaneijden966]

@WhimsyMeadows yes but totally different style haha. Everly brothers. Engelbert Humperdinck. Ugh. Different times. About different: try Tai Shan. Rush keeps surprising 🤣

[@lisaharrison1031]

So awesome and this song was never played live until their last tour. They only played it at a handful of shows on the last tour. I went to quite a few shows on that last tour and I got to see them play this live at 2 shows . 💜💜💜

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@lisaharrison1031 thats incredible, I'm so happy you got to experience this live

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

I was listening to this when I got the news that Neil had passed. I cried for over a week. The irony is in my declining years, these guys were performing slightly older than I am now, and I could never have hoped to achieve this greatness even in my own field of endeavors, even as they all know they are where I am.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@GM-MarkOfExcellence when I see them playing live and they look older, I am amazed at their energy. Dont think I have that kind of energy now lol

[@cocoboobenstein]

The news of Neil’s death absolutely destroyed me. I had been so happy to see him quit when he was ready, and figured he was enjoying life and his family. It was just devastating news. I remember I was busy at work when one of my coworkers texted me the news. I just couldn’t understand it. Still brings tears to my eyes when I think of it.

[@ryansheehan9462]

This song hits different when you get older.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@ryansheehan9462 as the years go by faster than the ones before

[@63kaycee]

I am waiting on the phone call that my friend of 5 years has succumbed to the complications of alzhiemers .It happened so fast , 2 months ago we were in the garage talking about what the next thing to do with his 1967 mustang restro. I will miss my friend john

[@atpat480]

Thank you for this, Whimsy. 💙That's RUSH for you! The Rollercoaster of emotions! Others are right about "the Garden" being worse than this emotionally but, for me personally, the ultimate tearjerker has to be The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own", performing Time Stand Still as a tribute to Neil

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@atpat480 awww I can see that would be a real tear jerker

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

I feel the same way every time I hear this. Great reaction and review 👊🏻

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@KennethSavage-nn2vv thank you, feels so good im not alone in my tears 🤗🤟

[@charleswagner2984]

I believe the writer is Ernest Hemingway. I wish I knew who the dancer is. This was my favorite song from Signals since 1982 when I started listening to Rush.

[@donovanemery597]

British Ballet Dancer Margot Fontaine retired in 1979, aged 60, so the first verse could be about her. She died in 1991, aged 72.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@charleswagner2984 makes me want to react to some of his writings now.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@donovanemery597 thank you, I was trying to find info on her

[@donovanemery597]

@@WhimsyMeadows she danced in Swan Lake with Rudolph Nureyev

[@roberthussey595]

The writer that Neil was referring to was Ernest Hemingway - after hearing about Ernest being asked to speak at President Kennedy’s inauguration in January of 1961 and not being able to come up with a reply letter.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@roberthussey595 thats brings tears to my eyes 😥

[@leehammel691]

The line “where the sun will rise no more” is a reference to one of Hemingway’s best known novels, “The Sun Also Rises”.

[@gypsyhughes30]

Cool song, impressive

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@gypsyhughes30 brought me to tears 😢 🤗

[@samcollins8291]

Great reaction, to a great rock band. If like like the electric violin performance. I suggest In the fast lane by Jean Luc Ponty, it is a rocker.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@samcollins8291 awesome, ill have to check it out. If you got a link you wanna drop, go for it

[@ilikeonlygraphite]

Ben Mink, a.k.a. Nash the Slash.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

Lol great nick name

[@ilikeonlygraphite]

@@WhimsyMeadows Look up Nash the Slash. He performed live dressed as a mummy. He was a genius on electric mandolin as well.

[@jimtatro6550]

The first concert I ever saw was the signals tour and unfortunately, this was the only song that they did not play live. I never got to see the i40 tour so I never got a chance to see this song other than on video.😢

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@jimtatro6550 thank goodness for these videos, otherwise we would never get to see them

[@Simon-RucknRideAUD]

PROG rock band Rush, hay let’s have a guy on a violin 🎻 do a solo with Alex and move everyone 😮 yep spectacular. Neil will never leave us, every time we play RUSH, read his books and enjoy he smiles. You will never stop being a fan one you will end up with a huge vinyl record collection and venture out to Marillion, Dream Theatre 🎭 and embrace how much music matters to us

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@Simon-RucknRideAUDI loved watching him and Alex together back to back playing, theirs smiles were contagious 😊 I've got to get a hold of one of Neils books. AND at least one album

[@Simon-RucknRideAUD]

@@WhimsyMeadows yes we all say that, I have most now on vinyl, I may have 200 records, I have a Harley called Therese and a made room for a Suzuki called Suzie I know it’s lame. I been attending to finish my own book, I been trying to find a place that has Rush cloth patches to put on my denim bike jacket. I been Listening to Depeche Mode & Rush on the bike 🤣

[@markjohnson4217]

I agree...i wish they had stretched out that refrain at the end, the song seems like it wants to be longer. The fade out was too quick.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

Yes I often feel these songs end too abruptly.

[@scottdpublic]

There are plenty of phony-baloney reactors out there acting like they're into RUSH for easy likes and subs, this one is the real deal! There's no way to fake how moved you were by the lyrics and theme, the beauty of the music, and the passion of the live performance. And we all know exactly how you feel, we all feel it too. Who can truly appreciate this without being moved to tears? Not this old biker dude!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

Thank you for saying all this. I really appreciate it. Your words mean a lot. Each Rush video I react to, I find myself falling more in love with them. I can't even respond to all these comments without feeling the tears in my eyes and warmth in my soul 🤗🤟

[@scottdpublic]

@@WhimsyMeadows Watching your lower lip quiver through practically all of the live video, it's easy to see what this band has come to mean to you. It's been the same for me ever since I heard my first RUSH song in 1976. Even now, after hearing them all hundreds of times, I just come to appreciate them more every time I hear them play! Welcome, you're definitely one of us!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@scottdpublic yay thank you, that means so much and makes me smile so big!! 😊 this is why I refer to you all as my Rush family

[@SteveTurpin-g6j]

Whimsey can you please play the necromancer next your really going to love Alex's guitar work on the song it's on the caress of steel album I love your reaction to losing it true emotion is rare keep on playing rush girl friend

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@SteveTurpin-g6j Necromancer is def on my list and I look forward to it. I absolutely LOVE Alex's guitar playing, too me its the best, his live performances are my favorite

[@SteveTurpin-g6j]

Whimsey how do I get my books to you

[@johncampbell756]

Neil, at the height of his powers, wrote a song explaining why he retired 35 years later.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@johncampbell756 this was a tough song to get through

[@johncampbell756]

@WhimsyMeadows Worse, you could have paired it with Tears from 2112.

[@robertfrancque4457]

Please do the garden that great song from last album

[@cpmf2112]

I tell people that if the music they are listening to doesn't move them deeply then they are listening to the wrong stuff.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@cpmf2112 i agree 100%. I can only listen to music that moves me in some way

[@mlinderict]

(Shame on me; didn't watch through before commenting.) If you want the live versions, both are great. Jonathan Dinklage (concert master for the touring string section) did shows as did Ben Mink. Ben was also prominently involved in Geddy's "My Favorite Headache" album. I hope this stays up!

[@WhimsyMeadows]

Lol no worries, I welcome all comments. Next time, watch till the end or fast forward 😝 😁 I simply adore violin, and I just loved watching Alex and Ben together, playing back to back. I didn't know Geddy had an album, ill have to check it out 🤗🤟

[@1teamski]

Of all Rush songs, this is the one I never agreed with since I was a kid. There is something to be said about humility in people with great success. To say that to have great success and lose it is worse than never having it at all smacks of pride. No, I feel far worse for those truly talented people we see out there that worked hard but didn't gain any level of great success than for those who did. Be happy with your achievements and walk away satisfied with having lived a life well led.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@1teamski I think it has something to do with, like in the lyrics for example, one who was known all over as a great author, who could easily find the words, to one day just having a difficult time completing a thought. That must be extremely frustrating 😒

[@1teamski]

@WhimsyMeadows Growing old is frustrating for everybody. Those lost abilities aren't just reserved for the famous. Trust me, as an XGen, those lyrics apply to me as much as it does the dancer.

[@B.P-m2q]

Beautiful, isn't it? ⚘

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@B.P-m2q incredibly beautiful 😍

[@robrodarme1730]

Please listen to Available Light

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@robrodarme1730 i will add to my list

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Thought I posted a comment about Rush being the best band ever...but don't see it. Might be senile...

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@ChronicExcessiveManliness 😆😂🤣😜

[@Buds1own]

Awesome amazing reaction!!!!!!! Maybe check our Pavarotti with James Brown?? if not yet?? ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

[@AnthonyKellett]

I know... It's a killer 😢

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@AnthonyKellett and reading all these comments have brought tears to my eyes again

[@caryd67]

Don’t say I didn’t warn you, sweet lady… 🥲 thanks for another great reaction, and thanks for both versions. Edit: extra special bonus: Geddy plays bass in this performance; there was no bass in the studio version. Now that Geddy is around 70 and his kids are all grown up, I wonder if they still call Ben Mink “Uncle Ben” like when they were kids.. I encourage you to explore Ben in his own right; he’s an amazing musician. Love you back.

[@WhimsyMeadows]

@@caryd67 i think he will forever be "Uncle Ben".