RUSH - Tom Sawyer | Millennial Reacts

[@Gary-zq9dr]

The lead singer, Geddy Lee, plays keyboards, sings, plays bass, and foot pedals mostly at the same time. ...and yes, they do it live!! There are only three members of Rush and they are each immensely talented. Lots more Rush to see!!! I recommend "Rush - Working Man Live in Cleveland" next.

[@ryancraig2795]

In the video for "Countdown" you can see him playing keyboard with his left hand, open strings on the bass with his right, while singing. Can't recall for sure, he might have been playing pedals at the same time.

[@kenkonwick6660]

Agreed on Working Man. But the ultimate love experience is YYZ live in Rio. An instrument for three ages

[@scottshields8220]

@@ryancraig2795 Yep its freaking insane how he drops down into that part and where he comes out of that part following.

[@susanfigueroa872]

My husband saw them twice in the Chicago area back in the 80's and according to him Geddy Lee was a man possessed!! Playing with the foot pedals while playing bass and singing!! He never thought about till he saw them and to this day he's still impressed!!

[@michaelfried3123]

@@kenkonwick6660 Yeah watching 150k off the hook Brazilians do a soccer romp and shout along is nuts! (PS, huge Rush fan here, I have a tee shirt from that night with the S. American continent on the back with all the flags.)

[@Cadinho93]

This song was played at every Rush concert from 1981 until they retired in 2015. Legends. Also, the whole album "Moving Pictures" (1981) is a masterpiece. Literally every track is worth your consideration. RIP Neil Peart… You are sorely missed.

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

💜💜

[@rodew2875]

Went to see them in 2015 where they did the full moving pictures album in concert. It was great. Was close enough to the stage to count strings.

[@princeofpcos9804]

I got to see Moving Pictures performed front to back on the Time Machine tour in Vancouver

[@mikenastasi8927]

@@rodew2875 2015 was their farewell tour. They played Moving Pictures in its entirety on the Time Machine tour 2010-2011.

[@jah9253]

I prefer Permanent Waves, but those 2 are probably my favorites, followed by Hemispheres.

[@rodwhitfield3029]

40 year Rush fan from Australia here. They never toured here, in almost half a century's existence, so I went to them, I flew to North America three times just to see them play live. That's the kind of devotion that band inspired in their fans...

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Wow! That’s dedicated 🥰

[@mikenastasi8927]

Wow, that's pretty cool. Where did you see them in America?

[@rodwhitfield3029]

@@mikenastasi8927 2002: Toronto and Chicago; 2007 (and most memorably): The Hollywood Bowl; 2010: Upstate New York. I can die a happy man now....

[@izzimichaels2892]

lol i saw them 4 or 5 times by accident lol. i was there to see the opening act, always a great show and flawless in their live performances.

[@ericroy5188]

I wonder why they never toured Australia

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Greatest band ever. Cheers from Canada. 😊🇨🇦

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you, nice to meet you 🥰

[@jonathanspahn7308]

Now you've done it! You've opened the door to one of the greatest rock bands ever. Three virtuoso musicians of over 40 years of music with 167 songs from 19 studio albums. I love to see new people experience Rush for the 1st time. You appear to love the keyboard, so I would recommend 'Subdivisions' next. However, for a vibe, The Spirit of Radio is my all time favorite Rush song 🎵 I look forward to seeing more Rush here. Have fun! 🤘

[@danwagner3252]

I'd like to see her reaction to one of the classics like La Villa Strangiato, 2112, Xanadu, Fountain of Lamneth, The Trees, Hemispheres, or Jacob's Ladder. I celebrate their entire catalog, though am particular to the Fly by Night to Moving Pictures era.

[@wocookie2277]

Go down the rabbit hole that is Rush! Best band ever, Canada’s greatest band. Yes just three amazing musicians, RIP Neil.

[@MrPendell]

Someone else has probably already answered the question at about 6:35, but there many many Rush tunes where Geddy Lee plays definitively virtuoso bass while simultaneously singing and playing keyboard bass pedals, and intersperses various higher keyboard lines into brief gaps in the bass where his fingers aren’t otherwise occupied, again while singing and often filling out the low end of the sonic spectrum on the keyboard pedals. Most of their repertoire was able to be performed live by just the three of them. As an ensemble of 3 of the most accomplished musicians who ever existed on their respective instruments, each member became expert at expanding to fill out their portion of the musical canvas. The drummer, Neil Peart, who unfortunately succumbed to brain cancer in 2020, was widely regarded by musicians of all genres as the leading percussionist of his time, by many as the greatest of all time. He also wrote all the band’s lyrics, much of which could stand alone on the printed page in the company of the greatest poetry the world has ever seen. In any other band Alex Lifeson, the guitarist, would have been rightly hailed as a prodigious talent. IMHO Alex’s reputation has suffered from George Harrison syndrome- many of my favourite Beatles tunes were actually written by George, but in a band which had a Lennon and a McCartney, George’s contributions often weren’t adequately recognized at the time. Alex has always directed his truly world class talents in service of the overall impact of the particular song, rather than trying to make the song into a vehicle for an onanistic display of personal virtuosity as many guitarists are prone to doing, especially in hard rock genres.

[@davidhuyge8299]

I am a 61-year-old male from the United States of America, I saw Rush back in 1977 and have loved that band ever since and still do to this day. They are my favorite band and always will be!

[@stevefranken4052]

You will have to watch a live concert video to see how it all works, it's just those three guys. Awesome band!!!

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you 😊

[@mikenastasi8927]

@@millennialmeetsmusic Singer Geddy Lee sings, plays bass and keyboards and sometimes at the same time. Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson have been friends since middle school. Drummer Neil Peart is esteemed by many to be the greatest rock drummer. It's been said that he's your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. RIP to Neil Peart aka The Professor, who also wrote most of their lyrics.

[@tomtompkins7546]

Gigantic Rush fan in Louisville, Kentucky here. Rush changed my life when I first heard them. I decided then and there that I wanted to become a musician, and I did. Neil Peart, the drummer, was my hero. I cried like a baby when he died.

[@Kang2112]

Geddy does it all. Sings plays bass and keyboards all at the same time love. That's just RUSH the greatest rock band that ever was or ever will be.

[@bdc1117]

top band. drummer is the GOAT

[@davidkneitel1840]

This video was posted by the official Rush KZbin channel ten years ago, but the original date of filming was 1980/‘81. This is the album (Moving Pictures) that I bought when I was 12 for my BFF’s 12th birthday when if came out. I’ve been a fan ever since, 35 concerts, never missed a tour since 1984. This band has the third most consecutive platinum and gold albums, behind The Beatles and Rolling Stones.

[@davidkneitel1840]

@@bookhouseboy280 that page is junk, these pages pop up and some fail mostly. Look at BuzzFeed, they started out as a junk page and turned to getting factual data and pertinent information distributed. That page you gave did not do their research. Either way, Rush is a very talented and well liked band.

[@bookhouseboy280]

@@davidkneitel1840 They're well liked by me too so you're preaching to the choir. The music is all that matters anyway.

[@timjefferson2137]

I climbed in the bathroom window to see the Signals tour at Vet's Auditorium in Des Moines. Epic!

[@davidkneitel1840]

@@timjefferson2137 I think you owe the boys about $8.50 for that ticket. 🤔😂😂🎉

[@chadbennett7873]

Oh, Sweetie, you REALLY need to watch the live version of Xanadu from "Exit Stage Left." Geddy plays a double neck bass/6 string guitar, pedals, keyboards, sings, while everybody in the band multi-tasks at an unbelievable level. Simply the greatest live performance of three people of all time. I call it three musicians with seven necks (both Alex and Geddy play double-necks for the entire performance). This is an absolute must, because you will not believe the complexity and accessibility of the song, but you will simply not believe it is just three people making all of that incredible music. (Southern California - Seal Beach)

[@jord001]

I only read the word xanadu and the chills ran through my body. CLASSIC!

[@notablindliberal896]

Yes, you need more Rush. "The Spirit of Radio" is an excellent one as well. Enjoyed your reaction.

[@jean-marclariviere7618]

What a beautiful reaction. I am from Quebec Canada, so about 6 hours from where that band is from Toronto...i am old enough to have seen them live in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Boston, Winnipeg..and as a total of about 18 times...and let me tell you , Geddy does play keyboards and sings at the same time while playing base with his foot, like an organ pedal board...these guys are even better live..go figure...Just a quick special note...i live about 5 minutes away from where that video was shot..in the actual studio, Le Studio in Morin Heights, Qc, Canada where they also recorded multiple albums...please do continue on your discovery of that band..you will not be disappointed..i promes

[@orlandoguitarist]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. I've seen them live about the same amount as you, first time in 1979. I just about fell out of my chair when she referred to Rush as a "new" band!

[@Sherwoody]

Before they became really famous, they played at a couple of local high schools in the Niagara region where Neil Peart grew up.

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

😊 thank you so much

[@jean-marclariviere7618]

@@millennialmeetsmusic you are so welcome..have a beautiful Rush Journey...

[@deanroddey2881]

The crazy thing is, this is Geddy's 'chest voice' :-) At least at that time. Later on, his voice deepened as he got older. On their earlier albums, he was way up there. It was a point of contention with critics early on, who had some quite unflattering things to say about his singing. But it fit the music perfectly, IMO. Also, crazily, this is this their 'simple' period. The albums before this were massive, complex prog rock epics, which are still some of the most incredible popular music ever made Both Geddy (bassist) and Alex (guitarist) play foot pedal synths, and Geddy plays keyboards. Neil (drummer) plays various percussion instruments, bells, etc... They could do this stuff live, and not just a pale excuse for it, they could really do it. Check out their live version of Xanadu for an incredible example. And that was back before there was lots of computer help as well.

[@brianmartindale2221]

I love Canada Rush blew me away as a 70's teenager. I was astounded by Getty Lee and could not believe three guys could create such orchestrated volume of joyful loudness.

[@jamesromanski8508]

If you could have seem them in concert... They made ALL THAT SOUND, just the three of them. They were epic.

[@steev11]

This song changed my life. I was 10 years old in 1982. I was over a friend’s house and he had borrowed Rush’s Moving Pictures album on cassette. He told me I had to hear this song Tom Sawyer. He put the tape in his boom box and hit play. With the opening note of that song my life changed. Because of that song and Rush I got into music and learned to play guitar. Rush was my first concert on Nov 5th 1984 in Philadelphia. I never missed a tour since then and saw them 26 times. I flew to Toronto to see them play their home town for the last time and they filmed that show. They have been a major part of my life and shaping my world view.

[@stevenchanos3001]

Another 40 yr Rush fan here, welcome to one of the BEST bands in t he world! 3 incredibly gifted musicians that have played together for a very long time and impacted millions of fans over the decades!

[@allanperry6507]

🤘RUSH🤘is Canada's gift to the world 🌎. Smiles 😃 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Waves fromUk hehe 😉

[@fredmoore8164]

❤ RIP Neil the drummer passed due to a brain tumor, he is considered one of the best drummers of all time. ❤

[@thomashumphrey48]

The Professor 😊🤘🤘

[@coolspace2136]

I grew up listening to Rush. These three guys created the sound track of my life. So many more epic songs to explore! Four decades worth.

[@markferrett700]

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

[@DFWTexan42]

During live performances, the vocalist, Geddy Lee, would stand at a keyboard, with a mic in front of him, and a guitar on his back, and managed to pull it all of flawlessly. They had to practice all their songs so many times, just to get all the parts recorded for the album, that it allowed them to figure out how to do it live, jumping from one instrument to another.

[@compnnburns8831]

he uses every limb someone once joked about him having a big nose to allow him to use it to move his microphone hands free when required! Album was released at the end of first quarter in 1981. This album has gone quintruplet platinum and is regarded as 1 of the best prog rock albums of all time

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Impressive

[@robertfindley921]

Three of the most talented musicians, song writers and performers of rock history. All top notch. Check out Rush's "Closer to the Heart" next.

[@markb.2112]

Welcome, sit back, and be prepared to be completely blown away by the finest 3 musicians that ever got together. Simply life changing...

[@kurtb8474]

All three were masters of their art. Musicianship and composing. They were absolute professionals.

[@BlueDragon53]

Lived in Michigan from 1956 until I moved to Washington State in 2000 I have been a fan since their first album came out. Really appreciate your reactions!

[@spiffymick7073]

Always great to see a millennial listening to some Rush. I loved your reaction. I've been a rush fan since the late 70s and still listen very often. I'm from Ottawa in Canada, where the band is from (Toronto) There are three guys in the band, so all of that sound was coming from one of them. No dumb questions! I believe you will enjoy seeing them do it live. Thanks for sharing!

[@spiffymick7073]

@MessageMillennial_Meets_Music Bring it.

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you so much 😊

[@squeedum4893]

One of the TOP 10 rock breakdowns of all time. Respect to you for taking some time to appreciate a true prog-rock classic.

[@RichFranks]

There are many examples of Rush performing this live on youtube. It's pretty amazing what they pull off. You'll probably have to watch multiple time to get a good idea of everything going on.

[@toddmadden9777]

Awesome reaction, thanks, live 1981 is a great way to see it live...just subscribed...can't wait...thanks again...Todd from Ohio...

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you so much (and being so kind) 🥰

[@markaveli7876]

Tom Sawyer is a great song. Geddy Lee the bass player is quite amazing. During live shows he would play bass, and sing. When he played keyboards live he would also play Taurus bass pedals, and sing. Rush was a class act. First time that I saw them was in 1977 on the 2112 tour. Have been a fan since.

[@bobkitten8150]

Oh, you have to see more Rush! Please! Over 40 years of music, continuously evolving.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I saw them live a few times but I got to see them in the late 70s doing Rush 2112 period, and yeah they pull all of that stuff off live. All three of them are crazy at multitasking live.

[@alee2516]

It is such a joy to watch somebody experience Rush for the first time.

[@wbcc0817]

I've been jamming to Rush for about 20 years now, but I knew about them in the 90's because of my Mom, who had been a huge fan of theirs for ages before. I've never heard a bad song from these guys. Pure, straight talent that can't be faked. Their live performances are definitive proof of this! I only recently came across your channel, but your reactions show that you appreciate good music when you hear it. Rush is a deep rabbit hole and well worth the journey! Greetings from Florence, Texas 😁

[@beare55]

One of the legendary bands of rock, arguably the best drummer of all, great rabbit hole to explore....

[@tgriffin8179]

These guys are so innovative and tight… amazed that I did not pay more attention to them back in the day. Great react.. keep’em coming!

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you 😊

[@jasonmullen3796]

I would say RUSH fans are by FAR the BEST and Loyal FANS out there! Glad to see you liked them been a fan for over 40 years! Sad we lost Neil back in 2020 still the best drummer ever!

[@dalebarkwell1807]

This song is one of those songs that keeps getting better the more times you hear it. Loved it when it came out and still do . Canada's best band by far imo . They are good ol' Ontario boys like me .

[@BrianSmith-op2ds]

When my mom passed away back in 2019,i called a local radio here in my hometown of Chattanooga Tn,and I requested "closer to the heart"They played it for me a few times that day...Rush is my favorite band!!

[@michaelfried3123]

I was 12 when this album came out, this was the year I became a Rush fan and I was blessed to have seen them play live on numerous occasions in several US states.

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

Rush released no fewer than 19 studio albums and 11 concert albums/DVD, every one of which went gold or platinum or multi-platinum. In fact, they stand only behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones for most consecutive gold or platinum album releases. But here's the thing - for decades they were savaged by the mainstream music press (1st and foremost Rolling Stone Magazine) and they never came close to releasing a top ten single in the US or UK (just in their (our) home and native land, Canada). In fact, in the US only one of its songs, New World Man (off their 9th studio album, 1982's Signals) cracked the US top 40 (they had 4 in the UK). As Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins screamed, while inducting them into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 (over two decades after they had originally qualified), Rush made its success the hard way, record by record, tour by gruelling tour, fan by fan. That's why it is commonly said that the only band that comes close to the number of fans and depth of their devotion is the Grateful Dead. I can certainly attest to that, having first heard them when I was 14, which is when the aforementioned Signals was released, I was so excited when I received the newly released 40th anniversary vinyl box set that I did something a staid lawyer (who turns 55 tomorrow) wouldn't think of doing. I recorded and uploaded an unboxing video on KZbin! The best thing about Rush was that they never stopped moving. While you can certainly understand their progression album by album, just pick a random four or five albums from their dense catalogue and be amazed at the differences in musical style and influences. Perhaps needless to say, the band is also credited as being hugely influential too. That's funny, as my wife didn't like Geddy Lee's high pitched voice or the wonderful complexity and virtuosity of their music, preferring 80's and 90's pop, new wave and grunge. Frequently a band will come on the radio that she admires and I'll mention how the bassist or drummer or guitarist idolized their counterpart in Rush and cited them as a major influence on their development as musicians. Chuckles all around (at least in my head). Sadly, you won't ever get to see them live. None of us will again (and many fans have seen them at least a dozen times over their 40+ years touring). That's because the band's GOAT drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart (pronounced P-ear-T rather than P-ur-T) died from brain cancer in January 2020, at the age of 67. His two remaining bandmates, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, are both 70 now. The news of Peart's death was the lead news story in Canada that sad day and the impact was particularly hard because - as an intensely shy, private, and humble man - he kept his illness secret to all but his closest friends and family. But I don't want to leave things on a sad note for you, so please watch Neil's epic solo performance live in Frankfurt - and be awestruck at what this late, genius artist could do.

[@squeedum4893]

As others have pointed out, Geddy (lead singer) primarily plays the bass, but also plays keyboards and foot pedals. Alex (guitarist) also plays foot pedals. Neil (drums) lays down the drumwork foundation. I'm an old-timer that first say Rush back in 1983(?) for their Signals tour. They are/were an amazing band just in sheer musicianship. Also a great group of humans. Sadly, Nel passed away in 2020. But they are legends. This was the band that made me realize I love music. Neil was the reason I started playing drums.

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

I played Rush for my daughters when my youngest was 6 years old, the first vinyl record they ever heard. I used them to explain to them the difference between digital and analog music; I also impressed upon them the fact that Rush was a three-man band. I also told them that Neil Pert was the "God of drums". My youngest is now 27 and LOVES vinyl records, currently she is into CCR. btw- Geddy Lee (the lead singer) is playing both bass and keyboards. Another thing that I pointed out to my daughters.

[@murdoch691]

I agree with everything except one thing I'm 58 I've been in love with rush since I was a teenager but your assessment of Neil is not entirely correct I would like to throw John Henry Bonham in there to don't hate me just admit it's a fair shout 😊

[@jabom99]

You check out his jazz drumming. I think there is some on youtube.

[@jimdukeproject]

You got everything here: good vocals, great bass, great guitar, thundering drums. Yes I am a big fan since the seventies.

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

For real! That’s cool! 🥰

[@darrellc.symonds9339]

From Nova Scotia 🇨🇦. I love many different bands and different genres, RUSH has been and always will be my #1.

[@timneale5657]

They always put on a great show, my favorite band to see in concert. Yes Geddy would play bass, sing and play keyboards at the same time live. They were all 3 immensely talented.

[@Particulator]

The beautiful place you see in this video is the studio where they recorded the album. It's located just north of Montréal in the lower Laurentian mountain range. Mega stars from all over came to that place to record albums. It's a retreat in the woods where artists could live in and do their work, a fabulous place.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Stumbled across your channel due to this epic piece by Rush. Yeah, they were huge back when I was a kid. I remember cruisin Friday/Saturday nights & this would come on the radio, you'd get a big smile & wait...one of most talented bands ever. I'm across the Pond, the South, Georgia. Next one?...give "Spirit of Radio" a listen, you'll be stopping it about 20 times lol. Cheers!

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you 🥰

[@paulpetersen879]

I grew up with Rush, all the way back to the 70's. Blows my mind when I hear a kid say this is the 1st time hearing Rush. Enjoy

[@nealsweeney7350]

It’s magnificent. Love to watch an honest hearted person watching them for the first time

[@knry9125]

The band Rush is legendary!

[@gabem6863]

Rush- one of the, if not the most, influential prog rock bands ever. Tom Sawyer came off of the Moving Pictures album in the early 80s. They considered it one of their most difficult compositions. The song has a fairly solo tempo of about 80bpm but has about 15 time signature changes across it. If they played it live with few or no errors, they considered it a victory.

[@richardbradley1532]

Yes, Genesis, Floyd. All more influential?

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Yeah they are 3 of the greatest ever musicians in rock. Geddy Lee can sing, play bass & play keyboard parts via pedals with his feet at the same time. Unbelievable. I can't rub my stomach & pat my head at the same time 😁

[@wadesworld6250]

There's so much Rush to discover. All three were masters of their instruments. Furthermore, as you discover more Rush, make sure to read the lyrics. The drummer, Neil Peart, was one of the best lyricists ever to put pen to paper. He was brilliant and his lyrics have a depth you won't find anywhere else.

[@m.ericwatson968]

"We're going to be reacting to, a new band called Rush", awww, that is adorable, I know how that was meant but to hear it put that way is endearing; When I was a young teen, huge Rush fan, my stepdad (very cool guy btw) was a country fan, he was not at all into rock and heavy metal, but oddly he appreciated Rush, so I asked him once while this song was playing on the radio in the car, "what is this song actually about", not meaning to be daft or aloof, there was an element of the lyricism that was beyond my years, he replied, "It's about you, it's about your whole generation, it's about every younger generation" ...that kind of blew my mind, how astute. I gained a much higher appreciation for this song, I never tire of hearing it or get bored with it, so cool to see so many genuine reactions to Rush!

[@827dusty]

Only three guys making all of that wonderful sound. They were fantastic. Canadian Band from the early 1970s.

[@garyjohnson7133]

One of the most talented groups to ever perform! Recorded live!!

[@aerialarboreal9005]

This came out in my first year of high school and being from Toronto, you could not turn on a radio without hearing Tom Sawyer...

[@albertnavarro1120]

Rush fan since the beginning, and my first band in high school was a Rush tribute band. Rush is a 3-piece band making all that sound. It took us 5 to do the same. Nothing Geddy Lee (Bass & Vocals) and Alex Lifeson (Guitar & Backing Vocals) played their primary instrument plus Taurus peddles to fill in the keyboard parts when playing live. A feat much like flying a helicopter or riding a unicycle while balancing on a basketball. Neil Peart (Drums) is known as "The Professor" within the music community and is hands down the best and most influential drummer in rock music. So glad you enjoyed it, try instrumentals "La Villa Strangiato" or "YYZ" live versions to appreciate their musical prowess!

[@apexzeneth4709]

There is PLENTY of video of these three excellent musicians going back to the early 1970s. They are only too happy to show how the sausage is made. They are an inspiration to many musicians.

[@rhyta5042]

So glad you listened to Rush and enjoyed it. I saw them 3 times in concert and Geddy was able to sing, play keyboards and bass. Alex was always underrated as a guitarist and Neil was amazing on drums. I am a boomer in the US and I only became a fan in 2011 but better late than never. They retired in 2015. Fantastic musicians, sadly Neil the drummer passed away in 2020. Keep listening, there is so much to hear and love!

[@jonlate4581]

There's 3 guys. And they're AWESOME. Watch them live, they're incredible. Geddy and Alex uses pedals, which you saw in this video, but it's all done by them.

[@gjmarr1]

Greatest three piece band ever. They are even better live. I was hooked as a teenager in the 70's when they released 2112. Saw the Hemispheres tour when they came through Edmonton. Been a huge fan ever since.

[@andyramos4130]

Hello, Andy from Seattle, Washington, USA. Big RUSH fan of course!! This song was released in their 1981 album called "Moving Pictures". The keyboard player is the singer and he is also the bass player....and yes, he can perform this live. All 3 parts. :D

[@shawnlowery6246]

Thank you very much for sharing your reaction with us. It’s quite a breath of fresh air

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you 😊

[@coastalpaladin5024]

Rush is my all time favorite band. Thank you for listening to them.

[@jim6025]

I was 16 when Moving Pictures came out in 1981. I bought the album on vinyl at Sam The Record Man. My first time hearing Tom Sawyer completely blew me away. Every single song on that album is killer no filler.

[@ugaais]

I was born in 1970 …I was 11 when this was released in 1981…this is one of those songs you remember when you heard this the first time…I was with my friend John, we were hanging out and a local rock station 94HJY played it and we immediately went wow grabbed $12 each(about $9.50 with tax for the album the rest on 2 slices of pizza and a soda) then jumped in our bikes rode to a local record store and we each bought a copy of the Album Moving Pictures, cool memory…loved being a kid in the 70’s and a teen in the 80’s….

[@neilludlam8055]

A longtime Rush fan here,hooked since the early 70's. I too am Canadian so a lot of national pride in our lads. Lots of great music from these three. Greetings from the Yukon Territory.

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Nice to meet you 😊

[@neilludlam8055]

I would offer another band certainly worth giving a listen to,too. Steely Dan and their albums 'Can't Buy A Thrill',Royal Scam and Aja. Just a few tasty tracks are Reeling in the years,Do it again,Royal Scam,Green Earrings ,Haitian Divorce,Rikki Don't Lose That Number and the beautiful Aja. A treat for the ears.

[@goatbut29]

After all these years and songs, my fav Rush is Red Sector A. Neil wrote that looking through the eyes of Geddy's family story locked inside a concentration camp. You can youtube Geddy talking about it and it is simply an amazing and horrible story he was taught the choices his grandmother was forced to make. That song though...it PUTS you behind that fence! "I hear the sound of gunfire at the prison gate Are the liberators here, do I hope or do I fear? For my father and my brother, it's too late But I must help my mother stand up straight"

[@alicatosbourne3566]

Hello to You, I'm from Texas. Been a Rush fan since I was a Kid, I'm 51 now. Seen them live countless times and started taking My only child with me to all concerts since he was 7. This an Awesome Rabbit hole to go down. Enjoy Your journey.

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Lovely to meet you 😊

[@shaunbourque9212]

And it's only 3 guys. I've seen them 79 times in concert since 1976. They are the best. Enjoy your RUSH journey.

[@AvilaDreamer]

Hey there! 😃 Love your smile!!! Rush... what do you say. There were only 3 people in this group. It still amazes me today how they were able to perform all this music live. Unbelievable musicians, song writers, performers. Their music is legendary - everything they ever recorded will astound you. And all the while - that good vibe you mentioned will continue. Thanks for reacting to them! Keep going! Peace!!

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Thank you so much for being so kind 🥰

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Rush fan for 40+ years. I’ve seen them live twice. Oregon, USA. RIP Professor 😢

[@travispierce4472]

I was born in '81 growing up listening to my dad's music. I always thought the singer was a woman. Wasn't until I got older that I appreciated how good the bass and Neil's drumming was

[@63kaycee]

From my first Album (vinyl) Caress of steal , to snakes and arrows . I have been a diehard Rush fan- natic. You my dear have just fell in the greatest rabbit hole of your life. Enjoy

[@davidholloway1817]

Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole & thanks for reacting to one of my favourite bands. There are only 3 members in Rush - Geddy Lee: bass, vocals & keys; Alex Lifeson: guitars; Neil Peart: drums & percussion (Neil sadly passed away from a brain tumor in Jan, 2020). Geddy had always been a singer/bass player but when they added a new dimension to their music by introducing keyboards, Geddy took that on as well. They had thought about adding a 4th band member on keyboards, but had been together so long as a trio, with their own style & way of doing things, decided against it. In the studio it is relatively easy as vocal, bass & keyboard tracks can be laid down separately. However, live presents a hole new set of logistics. Geddy can sing & play bass, or sing & play keys, but playing all 3 at the same time is another matter. Geddy's bass pedals interface with his keyboards so he can play notes & chords from his keyboards with his feet, as well as triggering prerecorded sequences.

[@madnezz1961]

arguably the greatest band of all time

[@winstonhewett6679]

Just watch them live, you'll figure out how they did it, on stage with 3 superb musicians! I saw RUSH live 6 times from 1974 to 1982. I never saw any other bands more that twice!

[@chrisofnottingham]

Yes, Geddiy sings, plays keyboards and bass. The secret trick for live performances is that he uses what is essentially organ foot pedals to play or trigger keyboard parts.

[@mikeg3439]

Good pick to introduce oneself to Rush. Impressed that you immediately placed the song in the right era.

[@billbingham2430]

I love watching people hear great music for the first time. Glad you like it. Dive deep. Check the lyrics too.

[@stevepower9801]

Another lovely reaction Becky! I'm glad you've got onto Rush. Such an amazing band. RIP Neil Peart, one of the greatest drummers of all time. If you want to delve deeper into how amazing these guys are as musicians, I'd love you to hear the title tack from their "2112" album. However it is 20 and a half minutes long so would take you a long time to listen to and edit. More recently Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has been working with a new band called Envy Of None. They are very different to Rush, but still worth checking out.

[@garylogan3640]

The band members are Geddy Lee- Lead vocals, bass, and keyboards... sometimes all at the same time, Alex Lifeson- guitar, and Neil Peart- the professor on percussion, considered by most to be one of the top drummers of all time.

[@jonlaurin9172]

Been a #1 Rush fan since 1990... saw them 12 times here in Canada and once in thy States. Still my #1 by far! R.I.P. Neil Peart ❤

[@rexwave4624]

Of passing interest, this was recorded at Le Studio in Morin Heights, north of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Police recorded Synchronicity there and many others recorded great albums there. Sadly, the building has since fallen into ruin. Born in Montreal, now living north of Toronto.

[@ddgallion]

Please continue your journey down the Rush rabbit hole. The members are absolute masters of their craft with an almost unparalleled catalog of music. However brilliant they were in the studio they were equally or more impressive live. Fan since '76.

[@gregwhitcoe5411]

LOL you're awesome! This song was my introduction to Rush back in the early 80's... I was hooked instantly. Rush was the first band that really made me appreciate drumming... not just as background but part of the actual song... my SECOND favorite band... (Pink Floyd first, of course!)

[@timjefferson2137]

@Millennial Meets Music The keyboardist/singer is also the bassist, and is also the one operating the foot pedals. I saw him do all four simultaneously and flawlessly live in Des Moines back in the '80s. It was the most incredible feat of musicality that I had ever witnessed. They could play all their songs live. That was their "contract with the audience", as they called it. When you went to see them, it was just three guys, but they sounded like six.

[@comvoice]

Geddy Lee - bassist, vocalist and keyboard player - does play all in concert live! The bass pedals trigger the keyboards to play the runs you fell in love with and he also does play those bass pedals as well. He's got it all down to a performance science! Look for live videos online and you'll see... :)

[@brianfisher6165]

Rush is brilliant, you will have an epic time with them, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan and so many other bands from the 60-70's!!!!👌👌 Enjoy the ride!!!👍👍 I'm in Rhode Island, USA✌✌😎😎

[@LeviAWilson]

One of my top most liked bands with one of my favorite drummers. Being a songwriter/musician and vocalist myself these are 3 great multi talented musicians. I just discovered your channel a little while ago as it popped up on my main youtube page. You had a great reaction to this song. I also love your accent. Great job! Becky!

[@millennialmeetsmusic]

Aw thank you, 🥰

[@paullarsen2998]

I am from the U.S. but living in Guadalajara, Mexico for the past 4 years. Rush fan for about 40 years. I first heard this song on eight track cassette.

[@m.ericwatson968]

"Exit the warrior, today's Tom Sawyer, he gets high on you and the energy you trade, he gets right onto the friction of the...day" ...brilliant