RUSH - Closer To The Heart - Live In Toronto 1984

[@kimbarry4674]

Please please do XANADU live 1981 in Montreal❤🇨🇦🎸

[@mightyV444]

Up next, she says! 🤩👍

[@kimbarry4674]

Yay more RUSH❤🇨🇦🎸

[@rimskykorsakov2892]

I have been lucky enough to see Rush 23 times in 5 decades and every time was just a joy. Loving your Rush journey

[@brianturner27]

I saw 23 show's myself! I started with Power Window's, never missed a tour after that and seeing them in KC and Stl sometimes back to back nights.

[@johnbarton4030]

You are a very beautiful woman. Keep up the good work love Rush and Loverboy & Triumph

[@user-jj2oh8wn5e]

Another awesome reaction! These guys obviously had so much fun performing! It has to be fun to be so good! Their concerts were so much fun!!!

[@RS35cyl]

It’s fun watching Rush with you! Thanks 🎉

[@mightyV444]

I concur! 😊

[@chadbennett7873]

Yeah, cause we'd all be so disappointed to see it again and again! hahahaha - you're so funny! Took an ex-girlfriend to a concert and she was an instant fan, watching their documentaries and calling me when she found them. They were special in person, but there was never such a thing as too many times seeing them. Wish I could have seen them more. I've been bugging you for Xanadu. Bring a seat belt. Make sure it's "Exit Stage Left" performance, because it's simply perfection. In the top two all-time live musical performances w-Ghost Love Score at Wacken. I want a front row seat to that reaction, please reserve it for me.

[@cocoboobenstein]

Totally agree. Saw them live many times and still feel like I missed out by not going more. Once in a lifetime talent.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

RHN, you should watch the "Different Stages" version of Closer to the Heart! It is a compilation video, all mashed together, of the many different videos of Rush playing that song, from 1977, to 1984, to 1988, and in 1996. It's a really fun compilation and the recording is from the Test for Echo tour and that version is really wild! Check out this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5amlK2Lm6iWqbc

[@miltdobson7524]

The Garden, live from the Clockwork Angels Tour, please.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Seeing as how ur on A Farewell To Kings Xanadu is a natural next step, do the live version from Exit Stage Left. If you're into Rush documentaries Beyond the Lighted Stage is probably the best one and it's on KZbin. Nice reaction to this the song that started me on my Rush journey so many decades ago. 😊

[@gutsanglory1]

Farewell To Kings is just an awesome album !!!

[@leemiracle6840]

Rush was kind of like the most popular underground band, not as much airplay as others but still selling out stadiums.

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

I was at THAT concert, my first of many. I was 16 and drove the 65 miles to Toronto with three friends from high school.

[@paulgarcia1566]

what a memory to have. Did you know it was being filmed?

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

@@paulgarcia1566, if memory serves, it was mentioned at the beginning of the show.

[@dkruitz]

And there were big camera stands set up opposite the stage. The flying boom camera was pretty cool for back then!

[@dkruitz]

Drove down from King City! :)

[@4tuneagent]

This is from their 1984 Grace Under Pressure Tour Concert, Live in Toronto. The entire show is fantastic, and I would recommend the song and performance of "The Weapon", from the same concert, with introduction by Count Floyd(the late Joe Flaherty). A favorite, for sure!.

[@iMacMan54]

If you want to hear something different from RUSH and Geddy's voice, then watch "The Garden" from their Clockwork Angels tour. I literally cry each time I hear it, because it was near the end of them touring, and it was Neil's way of saying "Goodbye". The foreshadowing of what was to come years later is chilling.

[@kimbarry4674]

That is prolly one of my top 3 Rush performances....I love Geddys voice from every era but The Garden being the last song on their last album and the meaning behind the song it's hard not to be emotional everytime you watch it❤️🇨🇦🎸

[@RS35cyl]

The Garden! One of the most emotional and beautiful songs ever!

[@cityhonors1]

😢 Me too, didn't know 😞 it would be my last Rush Concert. 🥰🐰

[@MrTech226]

There is another Rush song is also very emotional. Song is Red Sector A. Red Sector A is very personal to Geddy Lee because Neil wrote about liberation of Nazi Concentration Camp near Bergen-Belsen. One of the survivors was Geddy Lee's mother, Manya (Mary). His father was held in another concentration near Dachau. Geddy Lee stated his mother has very thick accent. She calls him, "Geddy" as his birth's is Gary Lee. I think this song is a tribute to his parents and other survivors.

[@moonwoman]

I love Rush day! Can't wait for your next reaction. This Canadian loves Rush, every day! 🇨🇦

[@kimbarry4674]

You should watch Closer to the Heart original music video if you want to hear Geddys unbelievable voice ❤🇨🇦

[@alleyeditor]

Xanadu is an excellent choice. You spoke about Geds voice being more mature so I would suggest after Xanadu, The Garden which is on Clockwork Angels. There's a great live version here on the Tube.

[@dsum4563]

Xanadu 1981 Live…astounding…mind blowing… Love Closer to the Heart…🙏

[@mightyV444]

Dear Neighbor, in terms of 'Xanadu', the live version from '81 in Montreal is the one to go for 😀👍 And if you do have the extra time to spare, I'd recommend you choose one of the videos that also has 'The Trees' in it, as it segues into 'Xanadu' = 15 minutes of awesomeness 😊

[@edanielgreen]

awwwwwwwww ... Y'know, I do now, in retrospect, feel kinda blessed having been able to see them countless times (I actually lost count of how many times) over the decades, since the mid-'70s ... But what makes me smile the most is young people like yourself discovering their music ... Bless YOU. ❤

[@gregcormier2379]

This really brings back memories for me. This was the first tour I saw Rush live. It was a life changing event for me. Just incredible musicians and great chemistry and energy on stage.

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕

[@joeturner1181]

This is Forever music; as long as the recordings exist, there will be Rush fans.

[@jeffk1482]

Indeed.

[@danielyohannes2281]

TRUTH!!!

[@stevefranken4052]

If you haven't seen Rush Working Man live in Cleveland, then you must!!!

[@mightyV444]

She'd already watched that one! 😉

[@rickhaddad7261]

One negative about seeing The Holy Trinity live. Is that the bar is set so high for other live performances that I'm often disappointed with other performers. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy seeing other bands, but I tend to walk away thinking "good, but not as great as Rush." I honestly don't recall ever seeing a bad performance from these guys 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jhc2093]

They were an incredible band.

[@markgettemeyer1145]

“There’s only ever going to be one Rush…” Truest thing I’ve heard today 🙏🏼✌🏻

[@Robcos100]

I didn't know the guitarist from a Flock of seagulls played with Rush! 😜

[@redheadedneighbor]

Lol

[@johnbarton4030]

One of my favorite songs from Rush is Role the Bones

[@michaelkeller6223]

Buckled in for Xanadu! Enjoy!!

[@stevejamo1958]

I love it in the breakdown near the end they turn int The Police!

[@HereXEG]

Just think how lucky we all are to have out of billions of years that have passed and that are to come, we lived durning the eras of Rush! Thats amazing to think about. I saw them just once, it was a lifelong dream!

[@mikeholmes5308]

Great reaction once again, Red! Looking forward to Xanadu.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Coming soon!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Xanadu will be a real treat for all of us in the neighborhood!!

[@slotcarmayhem9765]

Another great review!!! Thank you!! Excited to see your reaction to Xanadu (1981 live)!!!!

[@brettmarlar4154]

This version was from their Grace Under Pressure tour. This same show has the only time when all of the existing (to this point) parts of the "fear" suite. (I was hoping they would've done them all on the "Snakes and Arrows" tour when they made a fourth song.) That trilogy is worth watching! All three songs are incredible! Even if you gotta break it up into three videos, you should do them all! But these have 2 of my favorite things, Rush, and my Redheaded Neighbor!

[@scott4482]

If everyday was RUSH day I would still want more

[@RS35cyl]

Yep! Rush is the soundtrack of my life!

[@debbieplato5107]

Great pick! I love this song. Their chemistry and brotherhood is so evident. Xanadu from Exit Stage Left live in Montreal is 🤯🤯🤯 Cheers from the Canadian prairies.

[@tedavesing3548]

The first band I ever saw 1976 Chicago amphitheater I was 12 years old

[@Robmcil]

This is good but i must agree with the previous commentor, you need need to watch Closer to the Heart Live in Cleveland 2004. That is the best version of the song and the crowd is insane

[@Bolo2028]

This song is great, and more popular, but in my opinion A Farewell to Kings is even better. The lyrics are fantastic.

[@adbrouwer]

Great Rush reaction as always 🙂 Lucky dog here 👋🏻 btw

[@willmcpherson8097]

Xanadu -Exit Stage Left (Montreal)

[@toddmadden9777]

Everyday is Rush-day,Holla...Todd from Ohio, love the site and reaction...Todd from Ohio...

[@williamsweeney7117]

Saw them 31 times starting with moving pictures tour . Wish it would have been more . I knew from the beginning I was seeing something that was awesome.

[@Johnny67557]

Saw them 10-11 times? This tour was prob my 3rd show? I was in high school. Those crazy 80's hair days!!

[@douglaschap3842]

I love the enthusiasm that you have for these guys, they have been my favorite for ever. If you want to dive even deeper into what they are all about, then you should listen to, OMG, so many songs, to Natural Science, or the Camera Eye. P.S. I wish you were my neighbor, because I am a sucker for redheads.

[@mars856]

Quite an experience as you well know to see and hear their journey through the years along with the rest of us. The Rush experience. Well done..

[@mightyV444]

Good version of this song. The best one is on the 'A Show Of Hands' live album / DVD from '88, in _my_ book 😊

[@Fred-vy1hm]

I agree and I also like the Rio version, not so much for their performance but the crowd singing along with them was pretty cool. 😊

[@mightyV444]

@@Fred-vy1hm - The crowd in the Rio show is amaaazing! 😄👍 I'd forgotten about 'Closer To The Heart' also being on _that_ setlist! Time for me to watch that show again, for the first time in yonks! 😉

[@TedSmith-d6y]

You've only scratched the surface. Your a breath of fresh air.

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

17X and saw the R40 tour the last tour…Miss them daily, long live the mighty Rush!

[@quinjesuis9187]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 I absolutely love those lines, you can be the captain and I will draw the chart Sailing into destiny For me it means as a couple we will work together as a team, even if I have to be the captain, my number 1 will chart the course, on which way we will sail into destiny, those lines make me feel sooooo incredibly happy, wouldn't that just be out of this world beyond awesome; if that was a reality, I smile brightly 🌞

[@tcmateacher]

They've definitely gotten closer to your heart ❤️, haven't they?

[@redheadedneighbor]

💯

[@Jo-oc-0]

KZbin Reactionarist You Must Be Closer to the Heart. ❤️ ❤️ ♥️

[@redheadedneighbor]

😋

[@Aussiecris214]

Nearly broke my finger To Rush the neighbourhood ❤❤❤

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This is a wonderful performance (the whole concert is awesome!). If you want to see another great performance from their later years, I suggest 'Between the Wheels' live from the R30 tour in Germany.

[@Jonno2summit]

Positive energy in 3

[@leemiracle6840]

Saw them live for every tour from Power Windows but missed the final tour.

[@steveschaff4620]

'Xanadu' is from the same album, 'A Farewell to Kings'(1977)🎸

[@johnandrews3568]

I was AT this show... it was always great when the boys played at home.

[@robertjones8826]

I saw them first in 1981 and last in 2015. Never a bad show begonning to end and all points in between. Totally mesmerizing, the way they performed live...

[@dkruitz]

Thats awesome that you found this recording, I was at this concert, my 2nd time seeing them in Toronto!

[@stevemiller7138]

Closer to the heart was a very worn out song, they actually got tired of it. But when they went to Rio they found out it was very popular in Brazil. So they kept playing it with a few changes after Rio. The last four live shows had different vibe for the intro. To this song.

[@gutsanglory1]

Good song, but Xanadu will be life changing, (was for me ) I like the longer songs, as they have a tendency to pick you up and take you for a ride. Cheerz!!

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕

[@gutsanglory1]

If your feeling like you want to leave your chair for a while and go an adventure, please schedule the 2112 reaction, its a long song, (whole album side) but its SUCH an incredible masterpiece, its a must some time. Again Cheerz!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWbNqKuoidaie6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKarhGCdn7KcjNk

[@Lemmingadventures]

If you go back to the really early days, you need to either do the album version or a live performance from that time period. I'm sure you've noticed that newer footage shows geddy struggling to hit high notes. The 70's rush has lots of high notes from geddy that he just can't hit in later shows. He sounds clear and strong in this performance.

[@scott4482]

Sooner or later you're going to have to listen to some RUSH that aren't videos. I know seeing them perform is special but some of their best music isn't covered on video, like 2112 , do the studio version.

[@mightyV444]

There _is_ a b/w live video of '2112' (from the Capitol theatre), but it's shortened like the 'All The World's A Stage' one, and Geddy's voice is a tad too loud in the mix. Otherwise, I do agree! Also, and despite the guys usually replicating their studio parts very accurately on stage, some of their studio versions do sound better than the live ones.

[@mightyV444]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHuzcp2fiL1qiM0

[@allengray5748]

I was lucky to see these guys 4 times. Hemispheres tour, Moving Pictures, Snakes And Arrows and Vapor Trails!! I've learned the Bass of a few of their songs including this and I'm like HOW does he play this AND sing⁉️ So if ever listen to The CAMERA EYE 👁️ Please do the studio. Live is awesome but the studio recording on headphones can't be beat (normally 😊) Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@rushnick]

Hi 'Red', you're loving this; you'll go apeshit crazy over the next 3 songs in the batting order: a medley of YYZ, The Temples of Syrinx and Tom Sawyer.!

[@williamdemerchant7295]

I had noted from the recent YYZ Rio video that you like NP's high drumstick tosses. On your talking break you missed a stick toss around 4:49 in. Just thought you might want to know for your rewatch. The crowd even reacts to it afterwards.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Oh, thank you!

[@Paul_Halicki]

OMG you did Closer to the Heart! My fave Rush song. This is gonna be great.

[@mattmid7012]

Love this song. Have a watch of the Show of Hands version of this, Geddy plays the bassline on his own in that instrumental part for a bit and it's sublime.

[@mikeweidmann2640]

The first time I heard Rush was Tom Sawyer in fifth grade and I thought it was the best thing I ever heard. Then over the years I bought all of their albums and they are without a doubt my favorite band. At 25 I played in a Rush tribute band called Counterparts.

[@Mark_T_23]

First off, I love your passion and that you can feel what Rush does to the soul. But I am curious, why are you only listening to Live performances from Rush? I would like to strongly recommend the recording of them in the Studio recording "Tom Sawyer". It's known as the quintessential song signature and their first "Pop" song experimentation. And it hit EVERY expectation. Even from their underground fan base. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6avc3-hac6Vd80

[@davidbrock2450]

If U haven't seen it, the official video for side 1 of their great album 2112. Plus seeing them perform the same side 1 live. As for connection... Alex and Getty met in High School. They also hold the record for the 2nd band without a lineup change at 41 yrs. #1 of course is The Stones. at 60+????.

[@Berliozioz]

I'm tempted to unsubscribe just so I can resubscribe. ;) The first Rush show I saw was during the Power Windows tour (the one just after the concert in this video). I never missed a tour of theirs until they stopped going on tour. Always during Closer to the Heart, the audience cried out the words with all our might as one singular roar. Absolutely mesmerizing. I would've followed this band off a cliff.

[@robchehowski4281]

You nailed it when you said "There's only gonna ever be one Rush". Truer statement has never been said. I've seen them 7 times, but I think my favourite was my last time, on the Time Machine Tour in 2011, because I was able to take my daughter who was 22 at the time. She was blown away by them & the show they put on. If you're doing Xanadu next, you're in for a treat. Pick the 1981 Exit Stage Left live version.

[@Mike80528]

StickHits has dome some really great remasters. When doing live performances, try to use theirs whenever possible. Their concerts were amazing. The energy was always amazing, and their sense of humor second to none. My youngest sons first concert was before he was even born!

[@sd8396]

Dirk, Lerxst and Pratt

[@FlightinDarkness-eb7uh]

I think sometimes things are relative. I always wanted to see led zeppelin, jimmy Hendrix the power puff girls lol , to name a few. I know the feeling, only in this case, I was the fortunate , to see rush live many times over the years, I like to say, it was like visiting your best friends, you haven't seen for a quite a time, yet they don't know who you are! lol. definitely Xanadu exit stage left concert, certainly going to fry! some eggs for you. Great reaction as usually

[@SteveSmalridge]

Perfect reaction Try the other 3 person group from Canada Triumph

[@Jo-oc-0]

Do you have any recommendations for Rush interviews ? There are so many, not sure where to start.

[@TheJosep70]

One of my few regrets in life is having tickets to two shows, one in Newcastle and the other in Amsterdam, and missing both for different reasons. But my brother's worse, he missed three!

[@G-MAN1958]

🏆🏆🏆🏆!

[@stevemiller7138]

You have the 84 version, the Rio and R-40 versions are awesome

[@lestatvalo666]

Please more Rush days 😂 Between all the songs I love I'd suggest Entre Nous, losin it, chemistry, Cygnus X-1 book II plus all the others 😂

[@pfink70]

My first concert when I was 16 was Rush in 1986...I will never forget it.

[@Heathcoatman]

Power Windows tour. Saw that one in Augusta Georgia. Blue Oyster Cult opened for them. Was awesome

[@DFitz-bk7dj]

1985 here! saw them again in 1986. Amazing in concert...

[@captainmoretokin2172]

That's a great start to the world of live concerts. Mine was Black Sabbath. 1970

[@kevinmichael8619]

Can see where Les Claypool got his moves from😂

[@texassendero4901]

No other bands with 3 guys can beat soundwise ❤❤ I will say it we love you for the same reason you are a great lady and just amazing 💕💕💕💯💯💯#reaction #rush #rushreaction #geddylee #alexlifeson #nealpeart #reaction #rush #rushreaction #geddylee #alexlifeson #nealpeart ❤❤❤ #redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulduncountrygirl #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul

[@captainmoretokin2172]

What about the little ol band from Texas ZZ TOP?I love both bands music . I can't even think of any other 3 piece bands right now. These two are what matters to me anyway. Peace

[@texassendero4901]

@@captainmoretokin2172 Stray Cats I have seen them in Concert as well LOL❤❤💘💘

[@captainmoretokin2172]

@@texassendero4901Oh yeah Rock this town Stray cats . they were good too , but if it were a contest Rush would win ZZ in second .lol

[@ritchmoore1442]

Blessed enough to have seen them 5 times live... nothing like it. 😎

[@DanielGoldstein-kf1ee]

you must listen to subdivisions. the lyrics are special. its one of those songs that when it starts i HAVE TO llsten to the end. make sure you get in on this one neighbor

[@robertboston7872]

Seen them live 27 times never disappoint 1978 to 2015 great guys great musicians

[@tomlarocque4720]

wow!

[@rohmarts]

StickHits does some great work

[@redheadedneighbor]

So good!!

[@Jo-oc-0]

3 simultaneous solos ! ! ! Watching them closely you never see them signaling for transitions, they know each other so well and the music, it’s just pure chemistry.

[@ArtieMain]

I've been a RUSH fan from their beginning. Love see the way younger folks react to them.

[@tcmateacher]

Try "FREEWILL" live....and ...of course "La Villa Strangiato"

[@jackteppo9633]

I got goosebumps!! Especially the ending. 😮😮😮😊😊😢 RIP to the best band north of USA. 😊

[@JaredDoyle76]

Xanadu is going to break your mind 😊😊

[@Indo1030]

The Holy Triumvirate (If you have never seen the movie, I LOVE YOU MAN, you should watch it! They have a relatively small cameo appearance in the movie and it’s fantastic!)

[@redheadedneighbor]

Yes!!! Poor Alex!

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Dude, you HAVE to do 'The Garden' Live after doing Xanadu! 🤔 Madison Square Garden was my 'local venue' since I was 8 and we moved to Manhattan from the Bronx. 😁 3 major Bands (or Sports Team) played MSG every week. 😉 Girl, I was so happy when I grew up, got a job & didn't have to ask mom for $ "to see (fill in the blank) at MSG!" 🥰🐰

[@redheadedneighbor]

Ohhhhh! Niiice

[@randythuesdee9399]

Yeah...I saw them live 11 times through the years. My favorite band...

[@Heathcoatman]

Geddy during his power mullet phase. Love it! Alex has a mini Flock of Seagulls thing going on too. The 80s hair was fun

[@redheadedneighbor]

That mullet is a magic mullet