Rush - Jacob's Ladder (Audio)

[@joshuamartin6069]

I will never be tired of listening to Rush. I will never be tired of talking about listening to Rush .

[@SAY-fg5qd]

My favorite Rush song❤

[@Malc2112]

Not a bad choice there.... pilgram soul.

[@BobDobson-uq1jp]

How can you have a favorite? I will give it the flavor of the day though. Tomorrow Camera eye or maybe even In the end, who knows?

[@erichartman5348]

2112 introduced me to rush. I’m almost 60 and still listen to them everyday. RIP Neil.

[@zh123456]

Born 1966 and still love the music of Rush.

[@BrewBlaster]

@@zh123456 64 for me and i'll never not love them.

[@jasper3930]

The only band that makes me well up with pride and honour to be a fan. Music that moves me to the bone. Lucky enough to see them in the 80,s....The greatest.....!

[@fabriciodarkpanzer837]

❤❤ RUSH 4 THE REST OF THE ETERNITY

[@mthomasy]

I'm 63. Caress of Steel was my first exposure, but 2112 made me a fan for life.

[@captainbangaroo3802]

This song (and other Rush songs of earlier time) is the reason I didn’t become an anesthesiologist. High school evenings and weekends in the late 80’s found me learning them all on my bass. No headphones. My parents still recognize all the songs. No regrets.

[@ohdanny75]

There are so many great songs on this album that I just think this one really gets overlooked.. sooo good.

[@urf808]

Danny G Uhh. Incaseyou didn't know. Geedy Lee was Jewishfrom his mom's side.

[@AnitaBeerstein]

@@urf808 Wtf? That has nothing to do with anything Danny G said.

[@redpig6878]

Danny G this is my third fave Rush song, and your right it does get overlooked

[@maximilianodelrio]

@@urf808 Wtf?

[@skttruel]

@@urf808 My mom's, mothers grandma was 1/2 Native American and who gives a shit?

[@teresodavid]

This song is decades ahead of its time. More juice in 7 minutes than some bands in their entire careers.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Alex once said Permanent Waves was the album that Rush truly became Rush.

[@egghuntpbs]

He’s right.

[@TitanBP]

Didnt he say that about moving pictures? Or was that neil?

[@DavidLeBlanc]

@@TitanBP I am pretty sure it was Permanent Waves. Willing to be corrected. I think they had an album in mind tentatively to be called Sir Gwain, but nothing clicked. They dropped the big epic type format as in the previous four albums for shorter, tighter songs, maybe more approachable, even radio friendly. That was a growing trend then as well beyond Rush. I think it was Alex, or maybe Niel, who mentioned PW was fun to make. Maybe both at one time or another.

[@georgesmart413]

Neil Peart said that about Moving pictures

[@AdhamMGhaly]

For me, Rush had been Rush since "Fly By Night". The most memorable songs are the ones pre 1980's. However, this album was their biggest to date at the time of its release.

[@SoneNando]

One of the best songs of the band, really underrated.

[@astrobear8790]

Alex always got so overlooked but man does he completely destroy in this song. One of my favourites.

[@caseyjones9716]

Dude, NO guitar 🎸 player EVER overlooked Alex. The late Dimebag Derrel said he spent an entire week learning Villa. Not because he needed to but because "I HAD to learn that song or else my life was over." Now THAT is giving some serious props. I've known professional musicians all my life and Alex is a GOD to all the guitarists.

[@patepulkkinenvtec2403]

@@caseyjones9716 Alex still gets often overlooked in the context of Rush, I mean, most people praise Geddy`s bass playing and Neil`s drumming (which are both outstanding as well) but forget how amazing guitarist Alex is.

[@joeyhardin5903]

The only band where the lead guitarist is the most overlooked player!

[@vincentt.5040]

The fact that this album came out in 1980 to this day boggles my mind. The album is still so relatable and relevant, it could be released today for God's sake.

[@forrest4trees]

That goes for all of Rush’s music. It is always hauntingly relevant.

[@bennieholcomb4908]

Neil was a prolific writer...so his writing shall be relevant forever...he wrote about the human condition

[@criddyla696]

@@bennieholcomb4908 2023 really needs us to dig deep to calm this insane path, with few visionaries , few uncensored for sure, love and peace will win out eventually.

[@heydavid4883]

Part of a very small number of songs/bands that are actually "timeless" in every sense of the word

[@Dischordalchorous]

Natural science is prophecy .

[@JavierSalcedoC]

One of the best Rush songs imho. Thanks for everything!

[@jakksy_]

@brisbopitoski it's.. not a cover???

[@infinitum5425]

This is musical art from a higher consciousness that is ineffable in its magnificence!

[@Malc2112]

Nice way to put it. Good to see awake people.

[@beholden1663]

This is a perfect song for the Eclipse that is to happen on April 8 2024. RIP Neil❤️👏

[@IntothenextDimension]

The happening is less announced and more prevalent we are prevalent as we shall we share the lyrics of Melody of our contemporaries

[@IntothenextDimension]

0 so thank you for that the solar eclipse during April brought the Southern Cross

[@IntothenextDimension]

This is already written

[@JF-kv1gm]

Simply gobsmacking, the track that made me "get" Rush 40 years ago, when I got this album. Today we had a mega rainstorm after weeks and weeks of dry, windy weather. I thought of Neil and smiled at the storm clouds.

[@BoomBaYaYa]

Fuck yea brother.

[@rosetownstumpcity]

@@BoomBaYaYa fuck yes indeed

[@samuelconceicao9292]

fucking awesome.

[@BrewBlaster]

This and Natural Science are Master Pieces that were overlooked at the time because of their long play time.

[@stevemalek2970]

💯

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Many of us Deadheads love Rush too, and especially the long songs and great lyrics!!

[@Juancho-2024]

the best basslines in all rush discography..

[@JasonKoropatkin]

It’s hard to keep up with Neil’s lyrics. He’s so damn brilliant, it hurts my brain. Unchallenged in song structure. The best.

[@peteb585]

RIP Neil. You were the greatest drummer in rock history, not John bonham

[@charlesmoore456]

For anyone interested here is the time signature progression: {5/4, 6/4}...{4/4}...{5/4, 5/4, 5/4, 6/4}...5/4, 5/4, 5/4, 5/4, {3/4}... ...4/4, 4/4, {6/4, 7/4}...7/4, 7/4, 7/4, 3/4, 3/4, {4/4} I may not be totally accurate, but you get the idea. This is why RUSH & Co. are above all others.

[@PAXZEROX]

Ty you made this more simplified for me.

[@charlesmoore456]

@@PAXZEROX You're welcome!

[@operasinger2126]

Rush is what you call one of a kind.

[@AcesH1gh]

This is why I love Rush. WAY above my pay grade! ❤️ No idea what that means, but i love it.

[@levig384]

you forgot the 13/8 drum beat in the middle

[@jesumistro4771]

One of the heaviest Rush songs

[@TillyP]

If you stopped listening at this album, sure

[@lsswappedcessna]

Driven, BU2B, Secret Touch, and more: 👁👄👁

[@BittersweetDuality]

2:30

[@wesbirch1969]

Stick It Out is heavier than this. If you mean heavy thematically, yes. Musically? No.

[@axltherottweiler6025]

Just listened (again) during a big thunderstorm in Tx. Brilliant song.

[@petrorock607]

There will never be another band like RUSH! RIP NEAL! BEST PERCUSSIONIST EVER!

[@petrorock607]

NEIL PEART correct spelling

[@ozthecapybara9182]

Best song from the album to me, a MASTERPIECE in nearly all aspects

[@BobDobson-uq1jp]

No doubt.

[@merlenemcdaniel9104]

I have been a Rush fan since I was 12 years old. The minute I heard Hemispheres I was committed! I have been a Rush fan for 44 years now and will be until I leave this mortal existence. These three great men were legends in their own time! The music is timeless! Thank you my brothers for enriching my life throughout, with each timeless song, another piece of the puzzle was revealed! I am forever grateful! I hope in the next life I will find this music waiting for me, and my brothers playing it! All my love ❤❤

[@AslansAngel1]

I could have wrote this and I had to double check if I did lol, but I'm a year younger than you.

[@sd3falco]

I'm a little older than you. For me it was 2112 around the same age. Still love all of it!

[@ricardoklem1525]

Sou do Brasil, mais específicamente do Rio de janeiro, e fã desde sempre da banda. Quando eles vieram aqui no Maracanã parecia um sonho. Anos mais tarde pude rever o rush mais uma vez na minha cidade e isso não há dinheiro que pague.

[@bradtaylor8096]

4. You forgot John Rutsey.

[@dancalestini5698]

Very well said I agree 100% hemispheres moving pictures & all the worlds a stage my three favorites been listening since 1976

[@harryjananto9766]

It's most incredible even after over 40.over odd years....it's just bring you to every dimensions possible... RIP.Neil Peart...💕💕💕👍🙏.

[@caseyjones9716]

For all of us that still mourn Neil. I decided to think of his passing this way. I took the words of Van Morrison and declared that Neil had simply passed "into the mystic.". It was the only way I could process his death.

[@jtm2763]

Hi, I agree. There's something about Neil's passing that still brings tears to my eyes. We've had ALOT of great one's pass the past few years. But something about Neil's death is soooo very personal....

[@nomad1517]

@@jtm2763 I think that's because very few artists connect personally to one's life. Neil was very aware of life, and how things worked. Very enlightened. No ego. Just a man who mastered his craft. His lyrics were extremely well written. He lived through some horrible events and found peace, I think think that makes him look authentic and not like royalty. Rush never had that pop star icon image, they were true musicians. He added emotion with his drums, not just a beat. Rush were a band of brothers and friends, not just a band out for fame and fortune. Rush was a band that made it big the right way. Very rare.

[@tobys4197]

This is peak Rush. Listening to this tune is like chilling with an old friend.

[@paulkirkmanMYTRAINS]

My absolute all time favorite Rush song !!!!!

[@test4el]

Mine too. As Permanent Waves is also my favorite album...with my favorite artwork! This is the album that did me in and made RUSH my favorite band. Still is.

[@GnX786]

My favorite songs too, specially Camera Eye.

[@janmckissack5384]

It’s definitely in the top three, Witch Hunt is number one imho.

[@p.j.wilkins1321]

WRONG... it's Natural Science. (heh)

[@barlowguitars]

Same ❤

[@miraclemax5384]

The clouds prepare for battle In the dark and brooding silence Bruised and sullen storm clouds Have the light of day obscured Looming low and ominous In twilight premature Thunderheads are rumbling In a distant overture All at once, The clouds are parted Light streams down In bright unbroken beams Follow men's eyes As they look to the skies The shifting shafts of shining Weave the fabric of their dreams

[@paulsantangelo9634]

Neal was a perfectionist and it shows in Rushes music - we will not experience a Trio like this-so lucky!!

[@luisrosario1112]

What he said at 4:19 ?? Thanks

[@jimmycricket5366]

Translate this please. What is it a metaphor for? Back story?

[@jamesbellefeuille2926]

@@jimmycricket5366 "Jacob's Ladder" is a weather term when multiple sunbeams pass through thick clouds.

[@christopherjcarson]

Amazing words, beautiful song!

[@stormcat103]

I absolutely love this album. Jacob's Ladder is probably one of the most underrated songs of theirs. There is something about that song that sends shivers up and down my spine.

[@ethandoesmusic]

Nah. It's good but it's mid for most of it. It's only considered good cause of the synth part

[@loumelillo1790]

Best Rush album probably listened to it 1000 times !!

[@graemeglasgow4596]

Agree, this was their best :-)

[@greatcoldemptiness]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOO NOT EVEN CLOSE

[@alexzoris7216]

2112 and Moving Pictures

[@darkheartist]

3 words- Grace Under Pressure

[@BittersweetDuality]

This one just barely falls behind Hemispheres for my favorite

[@Fred-vy1hm]

This and Natural Science are the main reason Permanent Waves is my favorite Rush album, twenty minutes of bliss listening to them back to back. 😊

[@hermanhelmich]

Sorry, did I miss something? 20 minutes

[@jonspeas1506]

Every new ear buds or headphones I get are tested first with Jacob's Ladder!

[@maxmordon7295]

Sorry, man: I'll steal your idea. 😬

[@aggravatedprogressive7443]

😂

[@haolejohn]

This album came out when I was in 10th grade my 2nd year playing guitar and Jacobs ladder was one of the first riffs I learned. I played this album over and over and over. It's one of my favorite Rush albums to this day.

[@Safiloo1]

One of the best Rush songs. Period

[@tompaddle_]

My favorite rush song

[@fel24thecat]

Sussy Baka

[@samuelconceicao9292]

mine too

[@sherrelldavid]

Heading straight into a very good thunderstorm I played this one for my wife. It was sooo timely with the dark clouds and lightning and thunder was perfect timing.

[@marklandreth2197]

That riff at 1:35 kills me every time.

[@codenameskill696]

Ikr. Has me contemplating learning guitar. But the shoes to fill would be way too huge

[@janeelsner]

same

[@jupyter_core9411]

Reminds of me of Barry from High Fidelity

[@tdbass2968]

Yes true! And thanks for the time stamp.

[@Nirsterkur]

Just found this song and now I can't stop listening.

[@richardharmon647]

Neil wasn't just a good drummer. He was a wizard with the drum kit!

[@Musician_Robert]

And he had one of the nicest drum kits ever created!

[@michaelpatuto10]

Definitely with two wands..

[@mthomasy]

He was "your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." AKA The Professor.

[@mthomasy]

​@michaelpatuto10 sometimes he seemed to have more than just four limbs!

[@Bernardo-c2j]

ALL THE BAND

[@TheWav7]

I miss Rush so much...... like old "friends" that always came around no matter what....... even though we never met and there was no connection or anything.... they were always there.............. Sorry that's gone now. That's all I can say........

[@Iloveflowers2024]

❤️

[@tristanyoung3632]

I always thought the same thing about Rush. Even though they may not know every single fan in the physical, logical sense, I feel like they know each of us in their heart and spirits. And even if Neil has passed on, he's always with us and we will never be apart. ❤

[@progress-ms3du]

I havent heard this for decades but now I hear it , the brilliance of this epic masterpiece is even more abundant! " Follow mens eyes as they look to the skies , the shifting shafts of shining weave the fabric of their dreams.."

[@MichaelEmily-rv6tk]

Simplicity of brilliance!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

My dearest friend turned me on to Rush back in 1980 i was 13 year's old & this was the track that got me hooked! Been a fan ever since

[@sivadmg]

one of the few moments when a song really touched me- deep inside.

[@sivadmg]

particularly Alex Lifeson's guitar

[@tmm4461]

One of the coolest songs ever!

[@AdmiringLightning-hs4ow]

Great snare drum intro!!!

[@Edward-q2q]

Is this on waves I have forgotten??

[@nicholasrosebush6182]

This song is a masterpiece. Permanent Waves and Signals are my favorite Rush records definitely.

[@vkirkpat98]

You just don't get any better than this. A 100% masterpiece from the best band in history.

[@barbarathesecretary]

The lights during this song on the R40 Tour were simply fantastic. Howard Ungerleider is a genius.

[@tristanyoung3632]

Rush's crew doesn't get much love because they're not "the guys," at least from what I've seen and read. Glad they got some love here, particularly "Herns!" ❤

[@davidkoeller549]

Only got to see RUSH 16 times. Best band ever

[@The_Badseed]

Cool. My favorite Rush tour was when I saw them with Primus. Two bass gods

[@Malc2112]

Ya either get it or you don't. You are one of the awake my brother;.

[@steverobinson6984]

No 3-piece band in history could ever compare, or even come close!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Takes me back to 1980 carefree times @ age 13 year's old 🤘🤘 love rush 💯💯💯 natural science is another awesome song too!!

[@phillipsantana2633]

6 of the best Rush tracks ever. Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures are playable front to back.

[@Chris__Angel]

In 1973... went to a RUSH concert. It was my very first concert. I was 14.

[@lr6884]

Same here, only 1984. Grace Under Pressure. I was 14 as well.

[@sivadepilif]

Good beginning!

[@brookskaplan66]

@@lr6884 GUP was my 1st Rush show, 84 Texxas Jam!!

[@bugbugtheone2143]

Gen Z mf here. The only concert I've been to was Rush40. A little late to truly appreciate the band, but it was one of the best experiences in my life. I grew up listening to that, and I loved every bit of it. Also, it was my birthday gift, since I was turning 9 the very next day. Yeah, I'm young, I know.

[@gautambanerjee982]

Really. I never even heard the name of the Band until recently.

[@giermanw]

One of the greatest rock and roll songs ever written IMHO, and only RUSH could have written such a song.

[@scottsharp3356]

Saw this during waves tour 1980. The Lights in Bright unbroken beams were so intense. Filled the whole place. Crowd went nuts. One of their best effects ever.

[@michaelpatuto10]

I saw it in dallas

[@naughtiusmaximus1231]

To me, this song represents everything that is great about RUSH. Great vocals, great lyrics, everyone in perfect coordination with each other through intense time changes and smoking riffs, thundering bass, and incredible drum fills.

[@mitchmaher]

Such a good song, album, and band! Rush forever! 🤘

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Epic tune. Deep Cut unless you are a Rush fan. Then it’s a required listening.

[@1VaDude]

Rush = The best thing to ever come out of Canada.

[@staticpiece]

Yeah probably

[@dannymontoya9469]

Yeap.

[@batigol2093]

Them and Jacques Villeneuve🏁

[@paulelliott3220]

A truly awesome song from the worlds best band Majestic and mighty song

[@mr.b.8765]

Rush speaks volumes. To every time.

[@zed4225]

another absolute gem, Jacob's Ladder is a masterpiece

[@ErikOlaf-g9y]

Timeless relevance...

[@TimStJohn-zd2fx]

One of my all time favorites. Timeless!

[@francisouellette5938]

I had the pleasure to listen to this on a very high quality sound system as a teenager (thanks François!!!) and it was simply out of this world. Simply fantastic music that moves you. Thanks Rush.

[@kevingross4141]

Permanent Waves is the first of the Holy Trilogy of Rush albums. SO GOOD. This is the highlight!

[@TheJameslehr]

This has to be their STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN.

[@LiL_key]

I always thought it was By-Tor and the Snowdog

[@genesis1975]

One of the 15 greatest songs in history (IMO).

[@jonparks1522]

...don't be stingy,tell us the other 14 Rush songs ;)

[@jimmm7339ki3456]

@@jonparks1522 😄👍

[@tristanyoung3632]

Would love to know what your other 14 are!!

[@dannywalker6279]

​@@tristanyoung3632natural science number one

[@FlyUnicornsFly]

What's with the album cover in the picture? The cover of "Permanent Waves" is a picture of a model holding the bottom of her skirt as she walks.

[@petecruz8086]

I remember bringing this album home for the first time. I had heard both Spirit and Freewill on the radio, so I was familiar with those tunes. Then this came on. The end of side one. Wow, what a way to end it. Side two was just a flip away, and I had no idea what I was in for...

[@arapacismtl]

Favourite Rush song ever!

[@Bernardo-c2j]

AND THEIR BEST....AMEN

[@tristanyoung3632]

I as a drummer and lyricist was so excited to have had the opportunity to play this song with the first band I was in for my high school talent show back in February 2020, right before COVID entered the fold. It was the first song we ever played live as a recording, performing band. We were between 16 and 18 years old at the time, the five of us. I'm almost 20 now, but even still, after listening to this song for over 10 years (my dad got me hooked on Rush at an early age), I listen today and I'm still just as blown away by the genius of Rush and their sense of feel, texture, innovation and creativity as I was when I first heard this several years ago. I can only hope that the music I write today comes even close to representing my appreciation for Rush, this song and Progressive music. Not many people in my age demographic listen to Prog, let alone even know what it is, but I do have a guitarist friend who loves this music as well and who I met in high school, as well as a buddy we both know who plays Keyboards, and we want to fill out the rest of our line-up. Rush, Saga, Dream Theater and Symphony X among countless others are who we look up to. I don't mean to self-promo, but I just want to share how many areas of the world these guys (Rush) have touched, and in several ways. 🙏 Love from Toronto, Canada 👋🇨🇦

[@stevenscharmer1765]

What's the name of your band?

[@tzt1182]

@@stevenscharmer1765 Rush Jr.

[@alexzoris7216]

Congratulations to you for listening to music like this

[@alexzoris7216]

Congratulations to you for listening to music like this

[@tristanyoung3632]

@@stevenscharmer1765 @TZT Aha, naturally! We're called Cries Saturn. 🙂

[@1VaDude]

I was 15 years old when this LP came out. One of the first albums I ever purchased when I joined Columbia House and RCA Music Club. I grew to appreciate Rush in the decades since, but "Permanent Waves" got me into them. "Spirit Of Radio" was the first track I heard from them.

[@matthewmartin1970]

My all time favourite Rush tune. Just epic heavy prog. Glorious stuff.

[@bobcarn]

One of my favorite pieces by them. It's positively sublime.

[@Loz60]

Went to see Rush at the MEN Manchester many years ago, what a concert! I couldnt believe I was actually watching them was awesome! 💗

[@The_Badseed]

Great Rush song no one ever talks about (except for here 😉)

[@johndial3934]

This is one of my favorite Rush songs and Permanent Waves is one of my favorite CDS. One of the best rock bands the world has ever seen. Neil Peart was the greatest drummer the Prog Rock world has ever seen. He will be sorely missed. RIP

[@jonnyg6399]

Phenomenal song

[@playamaqui]

a special song, love this song very much 💖

[@carloscavazos6804]

In RUSH we trust!!!

[@grind4christ777]

One of my favorite Rush songs of all time !!! Wish they had more songs like this precursor to prog metal

[@stevewothers4209]

My favorite Rush album can just close my eyes lay my head back and take the journey

[@BVBBisIchsterbe]

Master piece from Rush, perfect sounds and time's in the execution of all instruments and voice. Long live rock'n'roll long live Rush!!!!

[@michaelhauswirth6306]

This is my go to when storms are approaching. Sitting in yard now watching lightning blanket the skies. Nighttime so no ladder after

[@BluesLicks101]

Please bring back the original album cover. It was super... nothing at all wrong with it.

[@artimusbill]

I forgot all about that. Steve Martin cover isn't bad either.

[@xohmyheadx]

Nothing's permanent. Oh wait.

[@overtaxedinmn5913]

This band is so incredible, thanks be to God

[@nomad1517]

Lyrics are actually touching.

[@sockswithsamdals]

I got a record player last year with the original pressing of this album (and some other albums from family members) and this was the first song I played off the album and I fell in love

[@jamestankersley-qt7rg]

Caress of Steel was the first of many Rush masterpieces I listened to (on 8 track!) Been inspired by and am still loving them ever since, i saw them in Austin @ Frank Irwin in 1986, best concert, and you can listen to the discs anywhere anytime....

[@dornelli1]

Rush was the only band that didn't sit on their larels and got stuck making the same songs for money, and that makes them the best band in music history

[@FullMetalRev]

🤘🏾 I can dig it! Gotta respect the commitment to convictions and passion for music and music creation.

[@johnaccurso3849]

I'd add Bauhaus to that list.

[@kennethmcnamara2098]

Amen to the Rush comment

[@andrewarmitage9491]

Apart from the Beatles maybe!

[@scottgibson807]

@@andrewarmitage9491 you know what that’s a good point. I never thought of it like that. And I’m not even a Beatles fan.

[@michaelpatuto10]

and Jacob lived happily ever after.❤

[@markhunter8554]

Had two wives and at least 13 children. Not sure how happily he lived.

[@jarongittinger]

That synthesizer sound is just gorgeous

[@eduardoselbach4668]

Rush sempre será a melhor banda do mundo!

[@Musician_Robert]

It’s almost game time!

[@mannyruiz1954]

Love the Metallic, prog edge of this era of Rush.

[@fabianoduartepereira3527]

A parte instrumental dessa canção é daquelas coisas que só gênios podem compor e executar. Não é pra qualquer um.

[@shaunrogan952]

I remember getting this lp for Xmas in 1980 or 1981. This song just blew me away - still does. Love.

[@peterz22thomas5]

The drum and guitar work in this song is amazing.

[@billstuart3482]

Follow men's eyes as they look to the skies The shifting shafts of shining weave the fabric of their dreams... 'nuff said~!