Rush "Spirit of Radio" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

What's better than a tribute to the magic that was and still is radio? I absolutely adore the messaging and the lyrics written by the late Neil Peart, and I feel I am in for quite the ride with Rush's renowned musicality. Let's get to it!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Rush for the first time, performing "The Spirit Of Radio”.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@baltasargarzon3381]

Please react to “Tom Sawyer” by Rush if you want to see more range by Geddy Lee

[@whodatcatt]

Loved your reaction The vocals were all Geddy. They have 19 studio albums so many songs, styles, vocal ranges to choose from. Try Losing It, or Manhattan Project or The Garden or.....

[@smokinvalves]

Your link isn't working.

[@yyzeta]

@@baltasargarzon3381 She needs to check early Geddy Lee. Tom Sawyer is roughly the same type of voice.

[@rbolwell]

Here's what the 'chicken puppet hands' thing is all about - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6avkJirh9ifisU

[@Semi-C-Samurai]

In my 60+ years of life, I don't think that I've ever seen a sane adult display as much child-like glee and wonder; as you do. You are truly a pleasure to watch! (more Rush please)

[@LesSmith45]

She is the best!!!! She brings me so much joy watching her react to songs we have been listening too 100’s of times for 40 plus years. I would love to sit with her for days and feed her one classic rock song after another. Just to watch her giggle.

[@dewaller2112]

Rivendell by Rush on Fly by Night 🌙

[@jimmyhooper9280]

I totally agree. I watched her do “Crazy Train” and I was hooked.

[@vonadams4968]

@@jimmyhooper9280 Ha !!! Me too. I was like, "I like this chick."

[@admiralnix7114]

I have to agree she does have this child like wonder likening to music I've heard my whole life, for the first time, makes me wish I could hear it for the first time again

[@dougdavidson3260]

So us old Rush fans like me tear up watching folks discover this band that means so much to us. Shifting time signatures, vocals, incredible musicianship along with intelligent lyrics by three nice Canadian boys. You just got Rushed! Welcome aboard you've got plenty of fun homework.

[@jonesy2112]

Her expressions are not far off what I looked like when I heard them for the first time 25 years ago when I was 16 (it was 2112 for me - if you couldn't have guessed!) My boss at the time was a MASSIVE fan and introduced me to them. It opened a door to so much amazing prog rock (and closed the door on indie pop bands) and I've never looked back.

[@ironwolfgaming9632]

Growing up listening to them from age 14 on was such a blessing. My favorite is still the quiet Discovery part from 2112. It rings all the way to my heart.

[@ericdstraus]

Perfectly said, my friend!

[@xcreeperify]

and then a vocal performer discovers yyz...

[@jamesromanski8508]

Excellent artful comment.

[@tuffguy0134]

What Geddy, Alex, and Neil created won't be duplicated ever again.

[@ronnewlin-ml6lu]

The Greatest Collection of Individual Talent of any Band.....Ever!

[@j.p.f.4007]

Ever

[@zindi1138]

it will come back and be better than before tho... lol

[@Farinhir]

@@ronnewlin-ml6lu Sorry to disagree. Queensryche did surpass them. They were still amazing in the progressive rock category but I still like Yes more. Howe on guitar and Squire on Bass. Hard to beat. Queensryche had Chris DeGarmo and Geoff Tate. The whole band was hard to beat in their prime. But they were Progressive Metal rather than rock.

[@Farinhir]

@@zindi1138I don't think it will. People have dumbed music down so much.

[@kakarrot62]

Neil Peart doesnt just play drums, he plays specific notes on the drums. Very VERY few drummers can do this. such a master. we miss him.

[@JoeMayer]

He and Phil Ehart from Kansas. So, so very incredible at that instrument.

[@wtf9987]

There will never be another 😢

[@rickgerritsen8972]

Well, also check out Gavin Harrison. His playing is very tastful and dynamic (subtle, fast, melodic, lots of timesignature changes, precise); also a master. He plays with Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief, King Crimson and lots of other collaborations.

[@JosephDukedoms-ub2yz]

It Is said that Neil Peart's "Newton meter of force" was inaudible to human ears, absolute precision and each and every time. RIP Neal Peart

[@jongault7527]

You ask 100 drummer who the GOAT drummer was, 80 gonna say Neal Peart

[@Brandon-zn8rf]

Their disdain for the business of radio was shown when the label asked them to make a more radio friendly album, so they released 2112. A 24 minute epic that is not radio friendly, but a masterpiece. These guys embodied artistic integrity.

[@leonardbrook6764]

This would be a great one for Elizabeth to react to. There's also an amazing live video of it on KZbin as well.

[@SylviusTheMad]

Specifically, they were asked to sound "more like Bad Company." So they did a song in six movements that opened with an overture.

[@HobDobson]

"Fly By Night" and "2112" worked well for late-70s/early-80s FM radio stations that programmed album sides into their rotations.

[@DangerDavez]

@@SylviusTheMad Such a power move. 2112 is extremely interesting lyrically being based on Ayn Rand's Anthem. It's also being a middle finger to the music industry that almost ended their career early.

[@Snakebite351]

First time I heard 2112 I was hooked on Rush for life. Seen them live many times and was devastated by the loss of Neil.

[@michaelinnj7439]

"I want to dance and do weird hand puppet things." You, madam, have just made my day. Welcome to the Rush Army.

[@madscotsman13]

One of Us.... One of Us.... One of Us

[@honeychilerider]

@@madscotsman13 Gooba Gaba

[@maverickmac1797]

RUSH has that affect on the people with true hearts for a love for music.

[@don-o-seven1437]

Hand puppets you can do, but “dancing” to Rush? would likely twist up your legs and knock you over.

[@brody8838]

FU Puppet! 😂🤣😂🤣 legends

[@bigdogpete43]

You can't talk about Rush without talking about Alex Lifeson, one of the most underrated guitarists of all time.

[@scott3794]

100% agree!

[@jeffstein3267]

His solo in this is unrivaled!

[@stevecohen5522]

Not underrated in this house. Made sure my kids knew who he was LOL

[@DavidWilliams-qc8wt]

Only people that don't know Rush would underrate him! One of the best ever!

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Artists who make "difficult" music are always underappreciated by the general public. Most people tune out when they can't tap their foot to a song. Because to them, music is just wallpaper for their lifestyle.

[@testodude]

This lady enjoys life. I think if you spent a half hour chatting with her, you'd smile the rest of the day.

[@davidwoolbright3675]

I would smile the rest of my life!! I love her joy and glee derived from music!!

[@hankwalter2334]

definitely seems like fun person to hang out with

[@CosmicStargoat]

She is also gorgeous, and not in your typical Barbie way. Her enthusiasm just enhances her beauty. I really enjoy this channel.

[@christopherayers4416]

I come here because Elizabeth is an absolute gem to watch. She's so expressive and I love the way she analyzes voices and song structures.

[@steveseldin6330]

She is so fun to watch and listen to her brilliant commentary on the bands, their music and the way she describes the way vocals are formed! I'm going to be 70 on August 25th and she would have been a wonderful "flower girl" or "hippy" and definitely loved the 60s...70s music! I love her captivating expressions and smiles! ☺️✌️

[@tylerbuckner3750]

Fun fact: Rush recorded the epic 11 minute masterpiece Xanadu in 1 take. One. Freaking. Take.

[@RottenPoliticians]

They're also 3rd behind Beatles & Rolling Stones for consecutive Platinum or Gold Albums.

[@pablofr74]

Holy shit i did not know that!

[@lookonthebrightsideoflife5200]

They tried to do the same with La Villa Strangiato but had to concede defeat and record it in layers. But later, they played it in one take live.

[@jamiegoldfield9847]

Holy shit, I did not know that either. That's incredible. Xanadu is one of my favorite pieces of music of all time.

[@s2dsayer524]

My all-time favorite song.... great bit of trivia there didn't know that!

[@cyberprompt]

One does not simply "Like" Rush. I'm literally tearing up listening to a song I've heard a thousand times.

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

'Subdivisions' always gets me, even tho I've heard it 1,000 times ps. I simply Like Rush I'm no huge fan. I respect them n like them.. I love Moving Pictures, Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Permanent Waves I would say the same about many bands. They have 3 or 4 good albums and then its over.. Rush sucked after Grace... VH sucked after Diver Down, Motley Crue sucked after Theater of Pain, KISS sucked after Asylum 1985, Iron Maiden sucked after powerslave... etc etc

[@bigsalamander4952]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 Somewhere in time and Seventh son of a seventh son are considered some of the best albums iron maiden has to offer, the latter particularly.

[@braddleywaldmanjr.4052]

Same. Seeing her experience it for the first time, knowing how perfect RUSH is... this is such a fun time!

[@robutubemacarthur]

This is the way

[@dandiehm8414]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 "Rush sucked after Grace." Disagree. Power Windows was better than G/UP, as was Roll the Bones. Presto and Hold Your Fire are underrated.

[@Deavo56]

So I'm 67, and never got into Rush...until seeing this reaction a year ago. I have spent many hours watching many more Rush videos, and reactions, have bought their CDs, and at this late time in my life, I have become a huge Rush fan. Thank you so much Elizabeth,for your review and reaction! Now I have much more great music to get me into my 70's!

[@brianprentiss]

This is so beautiful! Welcome to the family.

[@patrickolson6806]

It's never to late. Welcome to the Rush family.

[@The_Music_Sanctuary]

Welcome to the family, 61 here, and grew up with Rush as a teenager in Canada. Canada had 2 Power Trio's, Rush & Triumph, check them out and Happy Listening...✌️😎

[@MrSpuzzz]

That’s really cool that you discovered them so long after their peak…she definitely did a great job of breaking down the song and quickly identifying the parts that make this a distinctive and special band.

[@michael7324]

Welcome to the club.

[@Trevenclaw]

"One likes to believe in the freedom of music, but glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity". Truer words have rarely been sung.

[@Renaldo135]

RUSH INDEED. Some of the most intelligent music I have ever heard and I was honored and blessed to be raised during that era. God Bless Gen X.

[@doznoff]

Saw rush in Newport Beach and phx.❤

[@danspaeth8631]

Wait. . .what?? Gen X? I hate to tell you but Rush is a boomer band. Like all the great bands of the 70s these guys were from the Baby Boomer generation. For example, Neil Peart was born in 1952 and died in 2020 at the age of 67. When it comes to great classic rock, boomers really do rule.

[@realityfitnessfyt4lyfe248]

That was their primary message. They wouldn't allow the industry of greed to control them. They just wanted to create beautiful / real music for everyone, without any strings attached to the commercial industry. They are definitely one of the Greatest Bands of all time! In a strange way, they kind of remind me of TOOL .

[@davidsantor1760]

@@Renaldo135 more like boomer age , think they were all born before 1964 ?

[@Flagg795]

The world was just simply a better place with Rush in it.

[@markusorth5450]

They're still in it.

[@Flagg795]

@@markusorth5450 fair enough. With an ACTIVE Rush would be more accurate.

[@markusorth5450]

@@Flagg795 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6DPn6F9d6-EjJY

[@Big_Sierra]

The world went to shit after Neil died.

[@jamesdavison2927]

WELL SAID AMEN

[@johnnyfiveo]

16:15 "i didn't see this coming" welcome to Rush

[@kingcat01]

Yup and we all know that she'll be impressed by YYZ

[@dhe965]

Yes, welcome to the family of Rush.

[@mikewoodrow5878]

The tumble-down is meant to represent quickly spinning the tuning dial on a radio, going past all the stations on the way.

[@jimlab]

That is EXACTLY what I thought at the same time... welcome to Rush. 😄

[@johnnyfiveo]

@@mikewoodrow5878 never heard that, makes sense

[@scotttaylor6033]

That's Geddy Lee's voice throughout the entire song. It's nice to see new RUSH fans discovering the essence of what RUSH is all about. Truly an amazing band that were under appreciated in the beginning except for us die hards that knew better than the critics. Keep up with the analysis of RUSH songs there is such a huge catalog of songs to go through, it's fun hearing your expert opinions of their work.

[@richard_feynman5466]

Yeah, I really enjoyed watching someone exploring Rush for the first time. My first time was about 10 years ago - Fly by night album - Anthem, I loved them from the beginning and I'm a huge fan of them after so many years with them.

[@CanuckyBoy]

🕊 #RestInPeace 🕊 🦋🕯 #NielPeart 🕯🦋

[@PlyrMava.]

I would love for her to analyze Rivendell

[@michaelgallagher3640]

​@@Freedom_Half_OffAt the beginning Rush had a very specific type of fan, they grew on people over the years.

[@kylep292]

YES, one of the best rush songs@@PlyrMava.

[@brgibson62]

I think some of the most overlooked aspects of Rush was their friendship and humanity. Geddy and Alex were literally childhood friends. Neil joined them after their first album and the three remained like brothers the rest of their lives. Through the tragedy of Neil losing his daughter and wife and his long hiatus from music, their friendship and support for each other never wavered. Mad respect for three great musicians!

[@WhizzingFish12]

I agree. When Neil was diagnosed with brain cancer, he was given 12 months to live, and Geddy and Alex both totally dropped off the face of the earth to care for him and support him. He ended up living for 3.5 years and they never stopped doing it. They literally put their lives on hold for years to care for their friend. Such loyalty brings tears to my eyes.

[@pumbar]

When people mention, Rush, they never mention Alex Lifeson, one of the greatest rock guitarists.

[@mikereiss4216]

The fans do.

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

Yeah, I do. But you are right. He is wildly under appreciated for his contribution to the greatest 3 piece rock band ever.

[@olegoat6612]

Cant listen to La Villa Strangiato all the way thru without repeating his solo in the middle multiple times

[@pumbar]

@@olegoat6612 I'm the same with the Limelight solo.

[@flyingsodwai1382]

IF there wasn't a Phenom bass player, Lyricist, singer, and drummer already in the band Alex would be considered one of the best ever. ( still is to me and other fans of course) While not really over shadowed there's just so much brightness there it's hard to shine.

[@ThomTremblay]

Her: "I didn't see this coming." Me: "Give it about ten seconds."

[@cityzen7274]

I was more of a ‘oh just wait…’ 😂

[@theheathster5179]

I had the same reaction on “Just you wait!”

[@djrush83]

Me to

[@chrisrysso4026]

I had the same thought when she commented on the time signature changes in the first few moments of the song. I thought, just you wait.

[@kevinbrown9831]

"Wait for it."

[@garymayers4638]

The symbolism at the end with Geddy turning off the light in the equipment room signaling the end of Rush as a band due to Neil's passing is heart wrenching. These three men were a band for 45 years with a five year hiatus when Neil lost his daughter and wife in the span of 18 months. He remarried and has a daughter in LA Olivia Peart, who drums and according to Neil has "It" in her abilities. Very apropos that Neil wore dancing shoes to drum. Ironically, Neil nearly lost a foot to infection while bicycling in Africa. He was an accomplished author producing seven books, a couple with Kevin Anderson and wrote all lyrics for Rush after joining. There are times in the music where Neil drums in different time signatures with his hands and a different time signature with his feet as seen on Letterman (kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6iZkoqYjbFog8U). There are a couple of times when all four limbs are independently drumming in different time signatures. View his drum solo in Frankfurt, Germany if you want to see a man with 20-30 phantom limbs play. Metronomes use Neil to keep time.

[@kenf15bowman]

"Metronomes use Neil to keep time". Well said and very funny!😅

[@audionmusic2787]

Rush was the only band to ever defeat their record label. They won total artistic control following “2112”. They made it as if it were their last. 100% true to their vision. 0% commercial. By having the courage to die, they were granted eternal life. No other band achieved this. Most were crushed by the forces of commerce.

[@PETERODZZ]

Facts

[@DocZoidberg549]

​@@PETERODZZDitto that

[@user-cz9uz5sv6g]

Yer right

[@DocZoidberg549]

2112 was good. I loved Moving Pictures. Not a bad song on the album.

[@ryangrouette2165]

Tom petty fought record label over pricing of his record and won. Also fought them when Mac bought his old record label and won. Others have defeated them it’s usually the greats that do

[@TeclaSAPcomUlissesCarvalho]

"I didn't see this coming"! Those were my exact words when I heard them for the first time in the late 70s. I've been saying the same thing over and over for more than 40 years now. 🥁🎸

[@grahamkey8496]

Same here - changed my life when I first heard this song on the family radio.

[@3VAudioVideo]

If that was her reaction on this song, imagine her reaction first time listening to 2112!!

[@ryanfaust8283]

@@3VAudioVideo Right

[@josephschembri]

Nobody sees it coming do they!

[@vrayz2456]

AGREED! :^)

[@paulbelikian953]

If anyone hasn't mentioned it, the tempo changes and style changes in this song are meant to signify the listener changing the radio stations.

[@patthewoodboy]

interesting point , I like it

[@marktostisr1727]

Yes, as Geddy says in the lyrics goes along with the hand gestures... One likes to believe in the freedom of music, the hand gestures fit in with price radio waves that are always there and supposed to covered by the freedom of speech,& he states that depends on your honesty... The record or radio waves or whatever ya wanna blame said we own you..... Ohhhhh really I'm the guy who you used to own

[@marktostisr1727]

I'm so glad ya brought up making any of them sounds with your mouth.... I can do what I think is a pretty good impression and tribute to RUSH & Neil. I do Red Barchetta.... Has the greatest Rock and Roll lyric in it "Suddenly ahead of me, Across the mountainside, a Gleaming Alloy Aircar, shoots towards me two lanes wide*

[@elmoblatch9787]

@@marktostisr1727 That may well be the greatest rock lyric in Mark's world, but outside of that world it's a throwaway line and not even in Rush's top 50, let alone the history of rock. Elmo is the arbiter of all great song lyrics. Come to me for guidance.

[@andrewpetik2034]

Yes!

[@joeg3741]

The animation was commissioned by Geddy after Neil's death, to encapsulate and pay tribute to the whole thing. I especially like the charactures if their favorite DJs

[@stevensimpson5978]

I did not know that. Rush fan for 40 years and thought I missed something.

[@asbestoshoagie9012]

Learning of Neil's untimely passing in 2020 to a cruel disease had deeply saddened me, but your reactions ultimately brought tears to my eyes. I always understood that Rush is not for everyone, but your appreciation of their talent really struck me. There most likely will never be a band as unique and profound as Rush again in our lifetime. Neil, Alex, and Geddy created an outstanding spectrum of musicianship that will not be surpassed. Rest in peace Professor.

[@your_huge_ego_bores_me]

"Maybe Geddy can shift his voice" . 2112 Will blow her mind.

[@glennt6575]

Huge.

[@michaelcollins2473]

LOL.

[@stephencarlson7066]

@Stephen O'Donnell she did it last week. she was ready, it was great.

[@nicholasvinen]

Also Roll the Bones

[@emiliobiggs3656]

“I don’t know why, but I really like this song already.” -Yea Rush has that effect on people

[@praneshnand4797]

Hell yeah!! 🤘🤘

[@JClaus1221]

Imagine hiring a guy to be your new drummer, and having him completely transform the band with his stick work and his lyrical prowess. Not sure it had ever happened before or since in any rock band.

[@mikemccormick1676]

And imagine that it almost didn't happen because his hair was too short!!

[@Paradox744]

Happened in genesis with Phil Collins

[@jamessweet5341]

You could probably say somethng similar about David Gilmour. Joined the band started by Syd Barrett when Syd broke down mentally. PF became the premier band we know.

[@sovereignbrehon]

16:17 "I didn't see this coming." From that alone if I didn't know it was Rush, I would absolutely know it was Rush.

[@19mindmechanic55]

Great comment!

[@ThriveMortgageTeacher]

Her reaction to it each time she replayed was priceless.

[@DonKelleyMusic]

I LOVE that she LOVES Geddy's singing in this!!! TAKE THAT, WORLD!

[@Giliako]

I agree!!

[@bradroddenham6370]

Totally agree, been a Rush fan since the 70s, and some of the biggest music arguments I remember were defending Geddy's voice against the haters who said he's too nasal.

[@dontpanic6043]

A unique voice to match the voices of the other unique instruments. There could be no other combination.

[@DrMackSplackem]

World? Who cares what the world thinks? Just give me a solid supply of MDMA and Geddy's bass and vocals in my headset, and send me off to conquer the Martian plains on a one way ticket. I promise you won't regret it.

[@williamlynnminyard3rd772]

Of course he is not George Jones, Eddie Murcury or "THE SYMBOL" representing The Artist Formally Known As PRINCE" even. He he is Getty Lee. So don't trip kick back and enjoy.

[@davidbaines7330]

“Progressive yet classic “ may be the best description of Rush I’ve heard.

[@rwegimont]

This might be the most gigantic song in rock and roll. After 30,000 times of listening to it, it always feels fresh.

[@kpas22105]

I absolutely love that these guys honored the DJ's that gave them airplay in the beginning their careers, it shows that these are/were stand up guys.

[@nicmasset]

Neil Pert was in my view the greatest drummer of all time.

[@shaunwhelan17]

John Bonham, but he's damn close.

[@johnanderson7739]

I call Neil a precussionist and Bonzo a drummer. Hard to pick ether one as the greatest in rock.

[@julien2231]

And lyricist

[@707Berto]

Then there are drummer's drummers like Marco Minnemann. With all due respect to the Professor...

[@jacobbrown7601]

Neil Peart stands alone.

[@HiHoSilverAwaaay]

“The drumming is so smooth.” You have now been musically touched by one of the greatest drummers of all time that is Neil Peart.

[@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210]

Innnnnnndeeeeeeed. Neal P-ear-t.

[@Cash2112]

Pronounced: Peert

[@rodneydavenport4646]

Neal is up there with Bonzo right behind.

[@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210]

@Rodney Davenport Up there?? R.I.P. isn't truth. We continue on to do other things when we disconnect from body. No R.I.P..

[@agentbrody7]

A Neat Pearl in the prog archives indeed.

[@nathanmills9298]

I love that the shifts in this song mimic changing radio stations

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

Shifting the tempo was one of many hallmarks of Rush's music. They composed and performed some of the most complex progressive rock songs ever to be recorded. Geddy Lee's vocals are unique in rock music.

[@unready1961]

NEIL PEART - His playing made you listen to the drums. His writing made you listen to the words.

[@elreyvd]

Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole. This is "the smallest symphony orchestra" in the world, harmonically, rhythmically and melodically progressive with some of the best lyrics in rock. Which gave it one of the most devoted fandoms in the world. You are in for a lot of wonderful discoveries through their history. And just wait until you get into the really complex songs such as "YYZ" or the magnificent "La Villa Strangiato".

[@raybassman7536]

Mauricio, did you see the Dan Rather interview with Geddy? it's good. on youtube.

[@templeofposeidon]

Yup we are a cult... she will be receiving her official membership card and ceremonial robe in the mail in 4-6 weeks

[@HowlettYT]

You just recommended two instrumental songs to a vocalist haha. Great songs, but something with vocals might be more in her wheelhouse.

[@zaraak323i]

The Trees is also a great song, that shows more range from Geddy.

[@ing3666]

I have been a Rush fan since the early 80’s. Later in life I became a belly dancer, haven’t done it for years but when I dance , I dance to Rush and specifically to YYZ. 3 man band and so intricate. They were brilliant. Glad you found them! Not sure what video you are watching……not the original.

[@southernwanderer7912]

In an interview, Geddy Lee said he had to sing an octave higher to be heard over the band.

[@robpierce4712]

Rush is very polarizing. People either seem to love them or hate them. I am so glad to be one of those who appreciates everything they do. Yes, that was Geddy singing all the way through. He has incredible range.

[@noASML8ing]

The "talking hands" was something Geddy was doing everytime the chorus comes in, since the album tour, and just became a thing. They have a few _gestures_ that caught on or became unique on certain tours (the "echo" pointing :p). Geddy and Alex can get pretty goofy on-stage, as well as trying to get Neil Peart (Pee-rrt) to laugh behind his kit which was always fun. *A changing of the dial . . .* Many people have described why the song is structured the way it is and the sound/music shifts within; The 1st sound is Alex emulating "Radio Waves" on his guitar (he always figures out a way to "describe" a _sound_ through his guitar). The shifts in tempo is basically changing the radio dial. The change to ska, same principle (a sound they get into more on the next album Moving Pictures with "Vital Signs" and on the album after Signals with "Digital Man", "The Weapon" and "New World Man") of changing the dial to one station to another. "New Wave" was becoming the thing and reggae/ska was a big influencer in the music. Rush also embraced the new music as well. The guitar solo is various radio frequencies, sounds of changing the dial, trying to get it focused on a station etc. Like we used to do on our stereos trying to get a station from out of town or the county. The lyrical content is of a by-gone era where "Glittering prizes and endless compromises, shatter the illusion of integrity" (the "critics" hated that line) took away the "Freedom of music" that had promise, and influenced artistic change. But instead, Radio stations were being bought out by conglomerates, no more independence from the big corporations, and radio just became muzak for the masses. And Rock died a slow death, became something else, and I followed it all into the underground and bought music through word of mouth, trade-mags and blind purchases. I gave-up on radio in 1997. But Rush was able to get their audience before its demise, even when many critics were trashing them and making fun of its core audience. Many have noticed how the time signatures change, but ebb and flow with the music, yet doesn't take you away from the song, but the more abrupt change is what set this "AOR" song FAR from the rest at that time. What band was doing this back then (1980)? When I was 15-16, it flew over my head, I didn't know how to take it, this song sounded like 3-4 songs put together. And the musicianship was astounding, but I didn't understand yet . . . not till Moving Pictures, where I became a fan for life. In the _making of_ this album in 1979, it would be Bruce Dickenson (who wasn't in Iron Maiden yet) who would have been _possibly_ inspired by Geddy (if he was at all). I'd put more on Steve Harris was inspired by Geddy Lee on Bass as well (in-turn both inspired Cliff Burton from Metallica). Note: apparently Harris "wasn't", read reply's that followed. Rush were influenced by bands from the 60's & 70's; Led Zeppelin, The Who, Cream etc., and the Britts in Progressive Rock; Yes, Genesis, King Crimson etc. and again, they were getting into the emerging New Wave acts. Rush many years down the road would also inspire certain bands to try new ideas in Metal, thus creating "Prog Metal" as Rush was a bit more heavier than other bands in Progressive Rock ("Heavy Progressive Rock", which the voice of Donald Sutherland once said in a mini-doc on Rush) during their Mid-period. Many consider Rush the fore-fathers of Prog Metal. - You have a HUGE Rabbit hole of a journey ahead Elizabeth :).

[@FlyNavy1271]

@noASML8ing I loved reading your response. And oh yes my friend what a glorious rabbit hole Rush can become :)

[@noASML8ing]

@@FlyNavy1271 I guess I could have written it a bit better but, I am just getting over a cold and was half-asleep when writing all that :p. But thank you for taking the time to read. I'm SHOCKED that 47 people gave it a thumbs up! I guess that is bound to happen when I comment in less than an hour when a video goes up, instead of a day or 2 later ;). Elizabeth and her husband will now need to watch their Documentary: "Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage" to really get to know them and their history :).

[@guitarizt68]

Neal didn't shiv a git if you pronounced his surname "Peert" of "Pert" (which is how most pronounce it). Lighten up, princess.

[@jjmalaprop9968]

@@guitarizt68 The things people get triggered over. You read the response and that’s what stuck out to you? Take your advice and lighten up yourself, you delicate snowflake.

[@4classtime]

Thanks for all of the detailed info. Life long fan and proud of this Canadian 🇨🇦 band. But am realizing there is so much more I should know about them after all of these years.

[@leonardovieiradesouza8115]

Neil Peart was a genius, may he rest in peace.

[@melissayost4888]

Neal wrote the lyrics. 2112 is based on the novella Anthem by Ayn Rand. They credited her & caught so much s**t. Getty’s voice doesn’t change much. In an interview he said he rarely sings in his speaking voice which I’m told is a no no. They change time signatures constantly. Also some said your favorite drummers favorite drummer is Neil Peart. The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls is his speaking voice.

[@chriskethan5952]

My first concert was in 1983….RUSH on their Signals tour. They opened the show with “The Spirit of Radio” and I have never been the same since. I love your joyous discovery of this. I felt like I did the first I heard it. Watching you hear this for the first time was like watching my young twin sons opening Christmas presents!

[@djdreamdoctor6103]

The song was written about the Toronto alternative radio station CFNY. CFNY's slogan was The Spirit of Radio and they came on the air in the late 70s and were ground breaking in terms of commercial radio stations.

[@gordonbroom5442]

I'm seeing this video in the inset for the first time here. It pleased me no end to see the CFNY callout (I also thought the first DJ shown, right after Marconi) could have been Marsden too.

[@MamaStyles]

I miss CFNY….moved to Vancouver and completely forgot about it but as a child of the 80s..it and Q107 were my faves

[@barbarablair3225]

CFNY 102.1 ... the spirit of radio. Lol That's where I started, then drifted over to the Mighty Q! Ahhh, southern Ontario! I see things like this and it makes me homesick.

[@MamaStyles]

@@barbarablair3225 same Barbara same❤️

[@kenhutchinson6597]

I buried my dad today, and I was just unwinding after a long and emotionally grueling day. I happened across your review accidentally (probably because KZbin knows I'm a lifelong Rush fan) and it gave me so much joy to see your excitement as well as your joyful and surprised reactions to a song that is so beloved and familiar to me. Your excitement is so infectious, and the music so beloved to me, that this really lifted my spirits in a way nothing else has been able to do.

[@Brian_S74]

@Ken Hutchinson my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad.

[@davecole2561]

Condolences from one Rush fan to another. You wrote a comment which really moved me and many others too, no doubt. My respect and admiration for the three gents in Rush - and they are/were true gents - and for how they made their music only grows with time.

[@mbrown001]

I am so sorry for your loss. I too felt such joy watching someone discover this band. We all had similar reactions and this is validation that we were on to something long ago. Prayers to you and your family.

[@ddoghfx]

"Everyone can master a grief but he that has it." - William Shakespeare My condolences.

[@nlokteff]

Ken, wow. I just spent the last few days helping to care for my dad, who is very near death. Also just happened across this, lifelong Rush fan as well, and felt exactly the same. Sorry for your loss. Thank goodness for Rush.

[@dexta32084]

“[His voice] sits higher than what I was expecting…and the vibe is really fun.” Welcome to the world of Rush.

[@metalmike570]

LMAO!!

[@DirtyBob200X]

Congratulations, you just discovered the genius of Rush.

[@miconis123]

Donna Halper was one of the Radio DJs shown. She worked for a Cleveland station and really helped to introduce Rush to American listeners.

[@myfavoritesith]

Keep in mind that Geddy is singing while playing bass and synthesizer pedals with his feet all at the same time.

[@metalmike570]

Geddy Lee is an alien!

[@asgerms]

...AND has been seen doing laundry at the same time ;)

[@myfavoritesith]

@@asgerms and cooking rotisserie chickens as well.

[@spydermag5644]

I want some popcorn or dinosaurs.

[@joeb4142]

…While translating the lyrics into sign language

[@oglschmitt]

Man, I was beginning to think we'd have to wait until 2112 to get this reaction. I think hearing this band will cause Elizabeth's musical nerdiness to come Rush-ing to the surface and I for one, cannot wait to see that! TCV for Life(son)!

[@Greenchileaddict]

I understand that reference. 😆

[@luisnunes3863]

G.L., Feuerschwanz hit no.1 in Germany. Check out the celebration! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHOle2uJhayKaZo Spread it.

[@oglschmitt]

@@luisnunes3863 Those guys are so much fun! Consider it spread!

[@donalddavid3431]

2112 is my favorite Geddy Singing of ALL!!!!!!!

[@buzzbomb67]

Itd be awesome if she tackled the full 2112 track

[@justasimpleguy7211]

Zeppelin and Rush are my two most favorite groups. Both are iconic in the extreme and talented as well.

[@1885dr]

2 of my top 3 drummers of all time , danny carry of tool round out my list . not in any particular order. you got great taste in music

[@txbill2512]

Same here.

[@tomrobbins4101]

I am addicted to her analysis and emotional response to my all-time favorite band RUSH and many other artists she has done. I have a very wide range of music that I love, but hearing her say "strangely addictive" about this particular song brought me so much joy! I am 58 now, and this song was my first real intro to RUSH when I was 16, and she nailed it..I kept listening over and over, wondering what black magic is this! Strangly addictive indeed!!! Also, his voice works with THIS music..so so true. It was almost as if each band member was born to come together and form this band and this band only. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos!!!! I was not prepared for the emotions and memories you hit me with. This is one of the very few KZbin channels I subscribe to and keep coming back to. Speaking of a wide range of music I love..."If you could read my mind" analysis of Gordon lightfoot! Fantastic!!!!

[@dabensteele9312]

Neil Peart wasn't just one of rocks best drummers, he was also one of the best lyricists, with layers upon of meaning in his words.

[@davidelliott6683]

You should watch Pert's Frankfurt 9 minutes drum solo. I'd love to see your reaction to it.

[@matthewimi]

If anything Neil Peart should be a poster child as to why you read incessantly. From what I understand he read poetry and complex works that would bore most of us. No wonder why everything kind of flowed together in his lyrics.

[@905Alive]

@@matthewimi he read a lot while on tour, lot's of downtime, and it seems he read everything, more input = more output and his output was intelligent, lot's of hot button topics, this corporate greed taking over music, nukes, human relationship, a whole ton of stuff that went right over people's heads, here he was writing about the coming corporate classicrockradio, where DJ's don't exist and all stations in the nation are owned by one jerk that makes listen to the same 43 songs every day, Neil had a great mind.

[@gamerdad4596]

He was the best drummer... He was not called the Professor for nothing!

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

and I bet ur not even familiar with how Neil transformed simon n garfunkle's 'sound of silence' lyrics in the bridge, are u? :( went right over ur head

[@rachelblack3816]

This girl is just so adorable. I love her giddy joy! She makes me smile just watching and listening to her.

[@Therealbearden]

Geddy joy

[@tobywoodard7]

I know, right. I am so in love!

[@mightyV444]

Yes, she's fun to watch 😄 Too bad none of the people I myself had introduced the mighty RUSH to had ever even remotely reacted like her! 😏

[@pilotdane1]

@@tobywoodard7 19-3

[@pilotdane1]

I've watched this & the Tom Sawyer "analysis" like 10 freakin times - because of her & her reactions.....

[@tomthumb4760]

Rush and Maiden give me the glee she shares. I love this girl and her enthusiasm.

[@draheim90]

Watching someone discover and subsequently fall in love with Rush is one of the most joyous things to witness :)

[@allytay208]

I don’t know why I got emotional watching this. Maybe just watching someone appreciate them for the first time. One of my all time favorite bands!!! So much more to hear!!

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

Because it is an honest reax to honest music. Truth is powerful.

[@staberdearth3130]

You are not the only one. Welcome to Rush, Elizabeth! There is tons more to explore and be delighted by!

[@NC-jy3wg]

I felt the same way.

[@georgelamprinos2960]

I thought it was just me.

[@JohnD.1969]

Same for me.

[@kevindamariskopsick4467]

I’ve never seen her at such a loss for words. Clearly taken aback by her introduction to Rush. Like many of us, she was left speechless.

[@WillNeverforgetmypasswordagain]

Man, that hurts to see Neil's drum kit empty at the end of the video. RIP brother.

[@stewartfoster6581]

Welcome to 1980, young lass, some of us were fortunate to be alive when these masterpieces first came out....

[@davidhogan7008]

The genuine look of happiness hearing rush for the first time is what we all felt our first time hearing rush. Love it 🙌

[@velixzeen]

I had tears of joy watching this lady hearing what hooked me 1979.

[@300gjw]

Neil Peart, aka “The Professor” was a once in a lifetime talent.

[@danielbarnes6668]

That is definitely Geddy Lee singing throughout the song.

[@JoeGator23]

@@danielbarnes6668 All three of these guys were perfectionist extraordinaires. Just so happens you are listening to one of the best drummers to ever live, period. Saddening that he's no longer with us any more. You can find many videos on Peart on youtube, too, and for good reason. Same for Lifeson on guitar. One of the best three piece bands to this day. All are highly intelligent and cerebral musicians and gifted writers for humanity and the common man. They were all down-to-Earth and out of this world people.

[@georux6783]

@@danielbarnes6668 Yes, he was the only vocalist for all their songs... 55 years

[@THCya97961]

Missed but never forgotten

[@kinexkid]

You can almost imagine the drastic changes in styles throughout the sing like switching stations in the radio to a different genre

[@testodude]

Exactly. I always attributed to abrupt shift before the segue to the reggae part as static between stations on the old analog dial. My brother calls that the falling down the stairs part.

[@tomnorwid]

I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and started playing guitar in 1963, Today I'm 70 and still play. In1974 Donna Halper was a DJ at WMMS 100.7 and she was credited with playing the very first Rush song on air in the US. When you look at Geddys fretboard you'll see 2112 on the and a 100.7 for WMMS. (23:42) My first Rush show was the summer of 1974 at the Cleveland Agora.

[@livefreeprintguns]

"I don't know, maybe Geddy is able to shift his tone a bunch..." Yes.

[@renehollan7695]

Yes. Yes, he can.

[@imarkley]

Not gonna lie, I’m quite Literally in tears watching her reaction to this song. And it was in a large way like I was hearing it for the first time. One vocalist.

[@timrs2001]

Me too. :)

[@caffeinatedanddead]

Same :)

[@howardwhite43]

Ian. Not gonna lie. Same here. 1982. Rapid City, SD.

[@crum013]

Omg, I was as well. Tears rolling at someone listening to Rush the first time. Tears of happiness.

[@zaraak323i]

I concur completely. Watching someone fall in love with this band was a very emotional thing to watch.

[@craigscott6975]

The Rush Army is strong with this one! More Rush 🙏. Thank you. 😊

[@Acewhip]

"I want to dance and do hand-puppets!!" YES it's outbursts like this that keep us coming back 😁🥰

[@pennking7050]

My favorite band for 43 years. That won’t change. Rest In Peace, Professor.

[@KissMyFatAxe]

That final frame of the video always gets me. "In memory of our brother Neil Peart" Rest in peace Neil. Your drumming will inspire children to pick up the sticks for generation to come ❤️

[@reeebz]

yeah, I'd never seen this video before and when that tribute appeared at the end...someone started cutting onions.

[@frankjack1965]

RIP Neil, for sure none like him ever and never will be

[@GeoffGummer]

He was their brother but he always felt like the odd one out (because Geddy and Alex grew up together) - but then, when his daughter and wife died - they just said, go do what you need to do, RUSH is only RUSH with you in it. He really was their brother

[@macronencer]

Your face listening to that drum break was priceless. Thank you so much! I love watching people discover the joys of this band.

[@Rubbish_]

My dad had been playing Rush since before I was born, and some of the first music I ever remember hearing was Rush. He’s got multiple CDs of ever album and live album, Geddy Lee’s book of bass, a rug of the Signals album cover he knit in college, and I could go on and on. Safe to say his enthusiasm was passed on to me and Rush is absolutely my favorite band. Alex Lifeson is one of the greatest guitarists of rock, Geddy Lee is truly a bass prodigy and a brilliant singer, and Neil Peart was without a doubt one of the greatest drummers ever and his lyrics were truly poetry. One of the greatest trios ever.

[@bpierce4884]

Neil Peart The GOAT of Drummers. There will never be another as unique as he was. I miss him so much.

[@Jezee213]

I grew up listening to Rush my father is a great guitarist and I remember hearing Rush from as far as I can remember. Neil was my inspiration and his style still defines the way I play to this day. RIP 🎉

[@Scoots1994]

An underrated lyricist too.

[@bullzeyejutzi]

"Your favourite drummer's favourite drummer."

[@garybutterfield3052]

@@bullzeyejutzi john bonham is the answer here

[@danielvogler2736]

@@garybutterfield3052 Buddy Rich

[@DC_Prox]

"it feels progressive, yet somehow classic, too" Yep, that pretty much sums up Rush 😁.

[@fablenewsnetwork7223]

Yes, felt the same way when I heard her with that analysis🥁🥁🥁

[@benjaminsandeen9241]

As a bass player, it's astounding to me how someone can hear Rush for the first time and not even comment on Geddy's amazing bass playing

[@macintosh3990]

TO THE CHARISMATIC VOICE : Geddy's voice, as you put it, sounds thin... I find that the music also sounds a bit thin for a RUSH song as a whole. I always felt that they engineered this particular song to sound purposly like the sound of AM radio... That's what I like about the sound of this song. And, I would also go on to say that Neil probably refers back to when he listened to rock radio stations in the late 60s early 70s when AM was basically where most music was played.

[@sovereignbrehon]

Interesting take! It is very compressed.

[@droidx1191]

Rush had a goal to become "the world's first 3-person symphony orchestra."

[@stevelefevre7430]

"One like to believe in the freedom of music But glittering prizes and endless compromises Shatter the illusion of integrity, yeah." Some of the truest lyrics ever sang.

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

Right along with "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend"

[@lancejohnson8522]

There in is the truth.

[@eugenejulson8742]

The industry. contracts . Creative control. Money. Record companies

[@VanD-Dam]

I feel blessed that they came to fruition in my youth. They had many detractors in their beginning but true music lovers recognized the beauty of their creation and were immediately smitten.

[@corytaylor2286]

The aggression is in the drums...Neil Peart was a monster in the best possible way...I think he wrote virtually all their music..at least the Lyrics. Its absolutely a unique musical perspective from a drummer, and seems to make the music of Rush extremely special.

[@brgorham68]

Those vocals are all Geddy. He's a very under appreciated vocalist (to those who aren't fans already) Also. More RUSH please.😃

[@green917]

I want to see her cover the fountain of lamneth

[@kyleromus6845]

Rest in peace, Neil Peart September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020. Every bit as good a lyricist as he was a drummer, he'll be remembered forever for both.

[@JoeWilger]

As good of a drummer, and lyricist, he was a better human.

[@diggerspeedshop80]

Truth my friend!!!

[@screamingindigital1980]

2 years have gone by so fast it took covid to get me from experiencing the loss of my icon now it's 2 years gone by . I am moving on but without someone I never met but was influenced by it's a work in progress .

[@RCMilitello]

Amen

[@markborbely747]

Raise a glass to The Professor.

[@goodmorningvenezuela6329]

Probably the greatest classic rock song of all time.

[@jamescharles1588]

This is just my opinion but RUSH is literally the greatest band of all time. Every one of them are Masters of their instruments. And Neil’s lyrics are top notch!

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Not just your opinion. 😊

[@joelcarson4602]

I was having a conversation with a couple of people about music and Rush came up during it and I said "Well, Rush is music that musicians listen to." And one of the guys thought about it for a moment and agreed.

[@Robinsos79]

It's often said about Neil Peart that he is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. He influenced an entire generation of drummers, including Tool's Danny Carey.

[@glenshort6567]

@Steve B rap snitches

[@OriginalMergatroid]

Other drummers use metronomes. Metronomes use Neil Peart.

[@richardctaylor79]

Also like Freddie Mercury is your favourite vocalists favourite vocalist.....

[@kellynine7438]

At this point, he's influenced multiple generations. In know 12 year old aspiring drummers who obsess over him.

[@curtissibbit7280]

Yet still humble. I saw a documentary on drums or Rush (can't remember). In the 2000s he was still seeking out drum masters and teachers and taking lessons. He talked about why he sought out this guy and what he wanted to learn from him and he easily/humbly accepted instruction.

[@billbarker1950]

Rush really have more than two full decades of music to review. I was born in 1969 and I think their first album was released before that. The double CD set Rush Chronicles. Is a good place to start.

[@JoyWalsh-gz2ek]

Not another singer. It was all Geddy. He is so versatile with his voice.

[@losi5ivet29cc]

Rush makes me proud to be a Canadian. There's just something about their music that is timeless and iconic. There was a time when I was really getting into music etc and just the fact these guys were Canadian and from my area really resonated with me.

[@jacques-andresaint-laurent1300]

Moi, je suis Québécois, and Rush makes my canadian identity easier to accept !

[@tonix100]

I'm from Athens Ga USA and I'm just glad I got to be on earth at the same time as Neil Alex and Geddy. (was lucky enough to see them 6 times in Atlanta and Greenville SC)

[@losi5ivet29cc]

@@tonix100 sweet

[@godslayer1415]

somewhat makes up for Bieber and Celine Dion - not to mention those annoying ass geese.

[@scootypuffjr.]

@@godslayer1415 don't forget Nickelback while you're at it lol

[@kchez5586]

Fun fact - this song just turned 42 years old! And as with practically all of Rush's catalog, it's still as fresh/relevant as the day it came out. Timeless

[@Greenchileaddict]

Another fun fact-I'll be in the corner sobbing because I'm older than this song. 😩

[@ZombieJesus1987]

I was like "Wait that's not right....oh." lol

[@kippsguitar6539]

I remember buying the 12 inch single 1979 and.the album January 1980 when i got.home.from school, I had a feeling I was going to like this band

[@HighPower762]

@@Greenchileaddict Cry me a river! I was 15 when this album came out and it was the 1st tour that I ever saw them on. And 37 times since then!🤘😎

[@mavfan1]

Not really a “fun” fact.

[@EdwardRushMan]

Please analyze: Xanadu - Exit Stage Left - 1981 Alex Lifeson - 6 string guitar, 12 string guitar, pedal synthesizer; Geddy Lee - Vocals, bass guitar, 6 string guitar, foot pedal synthesizer, electric piano/synthesizer; Neil Peart - Lyrics, Drums, orchestra bells, tubular bells, wind chimes, crotales, timbales, timpani, gong, temple blocks, bell tree, triangle, and melodic cowbells.

[@doktormcnasty]

How in the world did they ever play these things live did they bring a whole other band with them or something?

[@DavidBrown-yd9le]

@@doktormcnasty when I saw them live it was just the 3 of them

[@joelronningen9930]

"very specific sound" - maybe the kindest and truest description of Geddys voice, ever. 😁

[@MarkFinney1964]

I've never seen those animations before and I genuinely found myself crying at the end when I saw the empty drum kit. Just hit me out of nowhere. That was a sweet video.

[@redbeardvideos33]

Everytime I see that vid it kills me.

[@Wolfdog65]

This vid was created for the 40th anniversary of Permanent Waves, 2020

[@csassin]

Same... That empty drum kit visual hit me like a Ton of Bricks.!

[@MM1717mm]

Ya that drum kit minus the professor is a heartbreaker .. but thank goodness the music lives on 🎶🥁🎶🎸

[@christaotto4287]

Me, too!!!

[@TWRader]

When you play your favorite song for a friend... Elizabeth's reactions are always best-case scenario.

[@StephenJay]

Thanx for sharing your first experience listening to Rush with us. For those of us who grew up with Rush (Canadian here), your energy is all of us

[@markmobley4556]

Adding to these awesome comments, this is my second time watching Elizabeth's analysis of this song. Thank you, dear lady, for making this 58-yo cry.

[@defmonk0]

"Is there steel drums in there as well?" Yes. Yes there is. Find a picture of Neil's kit, and you'll understand. And nope! That was all Geddy.

[@g00gleminus96]

Neil's kits are legendary. Each and every element of all of his drum sets were chosen and arranged by him for a specific set of reasons. His kit wewnt all the way around him in a full circle but there were no items in his kits that were just there to make the kit look bigger. Even the cymbals were signature-series models made specifically for him by Sabian to Neil's own specifications. “Neil had a sound in mind. He needed full-on power for those big shows with Rush. But he also wanted those same cymbals to be able to dip down into a lower dynamic range without losing their response factor. Visually, he preferred subtle looking cymbals to offset their explosive sound. He really was very clear about what he wanted.” - Mark Love, Director of Research & Product Development, Sabian Cymbals.

[@kevinwilson1228]

@@g00gleminus96 There is no steel drums in this particular song PERIOD !!! unless back stag by our drum tech, who never played live during a gig , it never happened in Le Studio in Québec or live as I was side stage for yrs.

[@cadarnell1]

If she heard Alex sing she’d shut down the channel lol

[@jameshagan2268]

Alex creates a very steel drum like sound with his reggae style playing using a very clean guitar sound (very little effects processing) during the reggae sections.

[@richpalmisano1740]

The holy trinity of rock. When Neal passed so did the band. Three pillars without one cannot stand. Some of the greatest music ever recorded.

[@johnorr8094]

Now Alex and Geddy are making beer, and pinball games.

[@Scott31815]

NEIL

[@brianmaynard7320]

This one comment brought me to tears.. They stood proudly as 3.

[@mrbadexample7702]

@@johnorr8094 This sounds so remarkably on-brand it makes me happy.

[@RetroCaptain]

I'd love to see you check out their song Subdivisions! It was a hidden gem imo. Btw Alex did a guest spot on Trailer Park Boys (television series) (as himself) if you want to see him acting. They used to be only well known in Toronto so long ago Now known worldwide.

[@Sally-up8xe]

As a teen in the 80s in Detroit where Rush was as big as anywhere in Canada, Subdvisions (that whole album, really) was so quintessentially 1980s suburban midwest. I don't know if any music from the time does it better. Then Geddy Lee did Bob and Doug McKenzie and it was out of control! 😂

[@RetroCaptain]

@@Sally-up8xe You're thinking of their LP from 1981. I bought 2 copies years ago. The song "Take Off" is likely what you're thinking of. Take Off still has airplay and can be requested if you listen to Daryl McLeans Beach Party It's a syndicated live call in radio show on Friday and Saturday nights. There's an anytime listen link to re listen online but if you want to phone in its after 8pm Friday and Saturday until around 11 ish . It ends at midnight. People from all over the US and also the UK join in. They also did one Christmas song but Geddy wasn't involved. There's another band with ties to RUSH but lesser known Max Webster They collaborated on a song that landed on the Max album called Universal Juveniles also in 1981. "Battlescar" maybe Battle Scar..I think two words battle scar. Max was really popular in Ontario so you likely heard them and definitely heard their front man Kim Mitchell who had a few radio hits through the 80s and 90s Go For Soda All We Are Patio Lanterns Alana Loves Me Lots more and you can see the videos online.