Rush - Fly By Night (Reaction)

[@lindaward5376]

Neil's lyrics for Fly By Night were based on the time when he flew to London, England, to start his music career; after that fizzled out, he returned to Canada, where he was working in his dad's hardware store when he was invited to audition for Geddy and Neil, and the rest, as they say, is history. Another banger I'd like you to hear from this album is the leadoff track Anthem, which helped to seal the deal on him becoming Rush's new drummer after he nailed what would eventually become a part of it during his audition. Have a Merry Christmas, and Rush on! 🎄🎄🎄 🎤 🎸 🥁 🎸 🐐 🐐 🐐

[@RidiculousRic]

Wow, that is so amazing. Kinda wild that the band came together that way, the world has a beautiful way of making things come together! Thank you for the backstory on this one as well as the e recommendation! I hope your having great holidays and Merry Christmas Eve🎄

[@ffjsb]

It wasn't a hardware store he worked in, it was the parts counter for his dad's tractor dealership. He was the parts manager for his dad's International Harvester dealership.

[@debbieplato5107]

They were so young here, around 22 to 23. This was their second album and the first one with Neil. Other songs Closer to the heart Different Stages Secret Touch from the Snakes and Arrows tour Caravan from the Time Machine Tour Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ☃️

[@RidiculousRic]

It blows my mind how young they are here, that’s so wild. I wish I had that much talent at such a young age! Thank you for the suggestions, and happy holidays🎄

[@kentclark6420]

Thank you for pushing Rush. I would say they are least tied for the top spot on the list of best bands over the last 50 years. You ought to try 'Freewill'.

[@RidiculousRic]

Will definitely have to checkout some Freewill soon! Thanks for the suggestion and the support, loving the journey! Happy holidays!

[@kentclark6420]

@@RidiculousRic Thank you, too! I thought of another one. 'Working Man'. The live Cleveland version, where Alex plays the most shredded solo I've heard him play! Merry Xmas, 2024!

[@markstromberg1148]

So glad you're focusing on Rush's compositional genius. Their use of complex chord structure, changes in dynamics, meter and tempo, the complimentarity of their parts, and their virtuosic performances (not to mention their erudite lyrics) makes them, for me, rock's only true "classical" hard rock band. On the "Fly By Night" album check out "Anthem" and "Beneath, Between & Behind" (or the entire album).

[@revdmcspumcsb]

One of my favorite parts of this song was the fact that Neil pulled off the drums and used space between the cymbal work to give that part of the song am airy, floating, flighty sound.

[@RidiculousRic]

The use of space on this track, and all of there music makes a significant difference to me! It’s definitely a necessity🙏🏼 happy holidays!🎄

[@mattbaker5757]

After 40+ years of hearing this song, and nearly as long listening to Red Barchetta, my self claimed favorite Rush song, even though I find it difficult with Rush not to have a dozen songs tied for my favorite. If asked, Red Barchetta is my quick response to a favorite Rush song. But Fly by Night is the song I have probably listened to the most, and like most Rush songs, I never get tired of Fly by Night. It has a lot of personal meaning for me, just like it did for Neil when he wrote the song. And every time I hear this song, not matter the state of my life, it always makes me want to go on at least a road trip, if not just almost deciding to say, F it, it's time for a totally new start and new chapter in my life, wanting to really disappear in the night and leave it all behind for a new life, choosing a direction and just go until I decide to stop. Of course I'm single and have been my entire life, and I have done exactly that several times in my life, generally about every 5-10 years. Other songs that give me the same thoughts are Free Bird, Going to California. Which I actually listened to along with Fly by Night, over and over on a cross country trip from Chicago to Las Angeles back in '96/97. When I finally get tired as a freebird, songs like The Eagles' Take it Easy make me think about settling down in a new place and starting a new life for a while, maybe for good. That may be where I am at already, I'm 56 years old now, and own a home and land for the first time the last 9 years (10 good acres, half wooded, half prairie, it even has a creek through it, and a house I built myself, all fully paid), but I still get the itch to just leave and begin again anyway. If you haven't reacted to Red Barchetta yet, I recommend it for your reaction list, by the way. I think I've seen all you Rush reactions, but I'll double check.

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you for always sharing the stories and supporting the channel! I have not checked out Red Barchetta yet, but it is definitely on my list and it may be the next Rush upload🤘🏼 Happy Holidays my friend, hope it’s been great!!

[@trenken]

Geddy said in his book he doesnt really like this song and he didnt even want it on the album lol. Something about it being too happy sounding or something like that.

[@chrisnelson143]

Love this song. I can't wait to see you react to Freewill.

[@RidiculousRic]

It’s definitely on the list🙏🏼 Happy Holidays, hope they’ve been filled with joy!

[@correctlyrics]

Hey, Ric. Merry Christmas. I hope you have a great holiday with those close to you. Be safe, brother.

[@RidiculousRic]

Merry Christmas to you my friend, hope the holidays have been great to you🎄🤘🏼

[@cityhonors1]

🎄☃️ Happy Holidays! 🖖🏿🥰🐰

[@RidiculousRic]

Happy Holidays🎄 hope its filled with joy:)

[@karbasher]

‘rush’-ing to watch this video

[@RidiculousRic]

Rushing to the food tomorrow✊🏼

[@UWOCowboy]

Reporter asks rush "what time signature is the song in?" Rush's answer "all of them"

[@RidiculousRic]

Haha I love that. They are so great at transitioning into the switchups as well! They had a great ear for music, clearly🤘🏼

[@toddashton9696]

Barely 20 and kicking ass on this record. Love the young Rush video. Radio friendly, but still has the Rush trademark song structure and sound.

[@RidiculousRic]

I wish I could make music this good when I was 20🤯 happy holidays my friend🎄

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Oh Canada !

[@karbasher]

wooo merry christmas og!!

[@RidiculousRic]

Merry Christmas Eve my friend🤘🏼

[@toddashton9696]

Hahahah. KZbin included a "Translate to English" link for your comment.

[@jimtatro6550]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Ric🤘🏻👍🙏

[@RidiculousRic]

Merry Christmas Jim, hope yours have been filled with joy🤘🏼

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

They were so young here, but I do like this song; it's catchy. I think you made a great point about the slowdown; if it wasn't there, I think I would feel fatigue. :) I'm trying to think of a song I might not have requested yet: How about the live version of 'The Analog Kid' from the Clockwork Angels tour? Merry Christmas!!

[@RidiculousRic]

It is definitely catchy, but the slow down was also a necessity for me! It brings much more replay value and gives the listener a section to look forward too! I definitely have that suggestion on the list, thank you and happy holidays:)

[@UWOCowboy]

Try roll the bones by rush.

[@RidiculousRic]

I got you, nice to see you in the comments again🎄

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

@@RidiculousRic And please choose the R40 Live version (Toronto 2015)!!!

[@trenken]

They were young here. Only like 22. Idk what kinda bands sounded like this at such a young age. But imo they didnt really become rush until years after this.

[@RidiculousRic]

Wow, 22?! That’s insane. Such talented individuals to say the least🤯

[@trenken]

@@RidiculousRic yeah they started rush when they were 15 so they were already together for 6 or 7 years by this point. But they didnt really start becoming legendary rush until the permanent waves album when they were around 27.

[@markstromberg1148]

Here is a Rush music video of their performance of "Anthem." Enjoy, and react! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaCogqiwfdVof5I