Not a fan ( I'm Canadian sorry Canada) I do luv Max Webster, Teenage Head, Goddo, Lee Aaron ( she's the Metal Queen) The Tragically Hip just some Canadian bands 😊
Closer to the Heart Anthem Limelight Fly by Night Freewill Working man. This is a killer riff ( John Rutsey on drums) For more experimental Rush 2112 Xanadu Necromancer By Tor and The Snow Dog. I'm sure people will let you know all the great Rush songs.
@@jima6545 Quoting Geddy, “[Cream] was far and away my favourite band when I got old enough to appreciate rock music, and I was getting more and more into rock. Cream was such an influence on early Rush and me as a bass player... I stayed a fan of [Jack Bruce] through the years and through his solo work. I loved his solo work."
You don't have to worry about this band blocking you. This is one of the most fan friendly bands you'll ever come across. They produced pretty much an album every year and they toured every album. They really really wanted to make sure that whatever they produced on their albums they could reproduce live for their fans. It was just an amazing group of talented folks who cared so much about the quality of their craft. I can't wait for you to take this journey. There's so much for you to enjoy
Limelight is a solid one. I played that for a teenager years back and it was the first Rush song he ever heard. He as blown away. Later on that day, I asked him what his favorite band is and he said, "I think it might be Rush!" lol Now that is some first impression! :-)
Limelight is a favorite of mine to play too. So fun. Also a big fan of Freewill. When the breakdown starts and bass opens up and just rings going a bit synthy, so good
'The spirit of radio' in 1980 marked a musical change for Rush after their 70's format of making epic and complex prog rock music... After the 1978 album 'Hemispheres'... Rush were burned out making musically challenging records and wanted to have fun again... In 1979, there was a new British music scene in post-punk rock UK and bands like The Police... Joy Division... The Human League... Simple Minds... were breaking big w/ a new sound called 'new wave'... and Rush's members became fans of that sound that incorporated synthesizers and beats. As a result, Rush produced the album 'Permanent waves' and it gave a huge nod to the British new wave bands... it became a platinum record and took Rush into the 80's. They still experimented w/ epic songs and complex structures but it was in a simpler and catchier approach.
Neil Peart (RIP Professor) is your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer (or at least the top 2). He is also the main lyricist. Listen to his drum solo from Frankfurt. 👍🏼👍🏼
Well said and all true! It's unfortunate so few Rush fans are aware Neil Peart wrote the lyrics of the vast majority of their songs. If Neil had never touched a drum Stick, He would have gone down in history as one of the most important "sonic story tellers" in music history. Neil Peart was not only the Professor, he was The President Of The University!
RUSH is one of those bands that never disappoints! The entire 2112 album is amazing! Another band with a unique sound that has a killer first album is Boston! No need to apologize for listening to different artists or genres.God created us all with creativity,and music is a prime example.We may not all like the same thing,but we can appreciate gift of all kinds of music.I grew up in the 70's and love that time period of music.I live 70's rock and metal.My dad taught me to live old style crooners like Bobby Darin and Tony Bennet.I adore really old ragtime jazz,especially Louis Armstrong! I love Motown,like the Temptations and Sam Cooke,Etta James,and so many early greats.I love Chris Stapleton and bluesy Country.I love John Denver and Karen Carpenter to soothe my soul...Who doesn't love some psychedelic 60's vibe,and the grit of Janis Joplin and Joe Cocker? The point is,it's a great big world full of creative music out there, and what hits you a certain way,may not hit somebody else exactly the same. It's all good.The beauty is in the discovery!🎛🎸🥁🎻🎺🎹🎙🎶😉😎
I listened to Virgin Classic Radio for a month and noticed they never played any Rush. I requested "Working Man" daily for a week, and they finally played it. A week or two later, different Rush songs were getting requested. It was nice to see other Rush fans pushing for more of their music. 💯🤘🎶
62 years of age, 11 Rush concerts, and still can't believe how talented and timeless this band was (very sad to say was). You will enjoy any song you react to. Here are some of my recommendations. YYZ whatever version (studio, 1988, Rio), Leave that thing alone, La Villa Strangiato, Where's my thing, Xanadu (81 live), A Farewell to Kings, Working Man, The Necromancer, The Trees, Cyngus X-1, Between the Wheels, Limelight, The Available Light, and just too many more. Enjoy and welcome to the never ending bottle of hot sauce!
By no means do I want to Rush your enlightenment into this music, but, Yes, Yes is the inevitable progression in progressive rock. Take your time. I'm loving watching you, or anyone for that matter, discover the brilliance of this type of music. If there's anything in the last 100 years musically better, I'm open to hear it. Keep it up, brother. Love it.
But YES to Yes! . (First time I heard Yes, I was a freshman at all-girls Catholic high school- and it was featured at Mass! Truly a religious experience! 🙌)
More RUSH songs to check out...Xanadu live 1981 Exit Stage Left tour...LA Villa Stangiato... Natural Science...Red Barchetta....Vital Signs...Subdivision...and if ya want to get a tear in your eye listen to Losing It.
Oh MOLY MOLLY MOLLY…you done it now, SO many great songs! I could not WAIT till you got to Rush, it was only a matter of time and I was really anticipating how you would react. There’s a bunch of live vids of you wanna see em and it’s TOTALLY worth it! Check out Xanadu ( pronounced Zan-uh-do) live! NOT the “official” live vid! The actual live vid Xanadu-Exit Stage Left 1981!!! You will be AMAZED! Just so ya know… Geddy Lee does all the bass/keyboard/singing. When he’s playing bass he keyboards with his feet/pedals and when he’s keyboard he plays bass with his feet/pedals! Fkn crazy talent
If people don’t like Rush, they’re lost, anybody who is in their right mind or knows anything about music has respect for Rush and knows that they’re masters of their crafts
Imagine being a 15-year-old kid and you've never been to a rock concert before. You've never heard of this band and an older kid in the neighborhood asks if you want to go to a concert tonight with a bunch of other guys from the neighborhood... You beg your mother to go. She says yes. You sit down and you hear this concert tour permanent waves and you hear them kick off the show with this song. I was blown away an instant fan. This is three people producing this sound. They are so tight and each one is such a talented musician rocked my world. I've been lucky enough to see them live for this album and the next two. I am so looking forward to you taking this journey. I'm going to subscribe. I hope you do more. I can't wait to see if you have taken the Jethro Tull journey that will blow you away as well.
This has been described as a love song for radio. I feel it! The musical change-ups are meant to represent you hunting around the radio spectrum on an analog radio from back in the day. Wonderfully inventive!
Huge rush fan, good old Canadian boys, I'm from Geddy's (singer) hometown of Toronto and currently live in Neil's (drummer) hometown of st catharines Ontario 🇨🇦...RIP NEIL PEART
Wave to my homeland for me! I’m a Canadian living down here in America and I miss home every day. Love that mollyboy is loving rush. Grew up with them firmly in the top spot for radio play!
This song changed my life as a 14 year old back in 1980. I'd never heard anything like it & introduced me to the band that have been the soundtrack of my life ever since. Great reaction....you have some amazing songs to discover.
I have heard so many people say they are the soundtrack of their life. It's true though for me as well, and I've never heard anyone say that about any other band.
One likes to believe in the freedom of music, but glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity NO ONE writes like Neil!!!
Rush songs you need to hear... YYZ (live), Nobody's Hero, 2112 (pack a lunch, it's a bit of an epic), La Villa Strangiato, Working Man, Subdivisions, Red Barchetta, Closer to the Heart, Limelight, New World Man, Red Sector A. Just off the top of my head...
I'm glad you're back in that infinite rabbit whole that is Rush. This is no doubt an amazing song and sure has a lot of people reacting to it. However, you're reacting to one of their very few radio hits. Rush, to a music lover is way more than their hits. But still, their hits are still great pieces of music. If you're going to stick to the hits, I would recommend Subdivisions and Limelight (2 of my all time favourite songs to play on the drums), Step 2: the Fear Trilogy. The order is in reverse so that the first song recorded was part 3 Witch Hunt (1981 Moving Pictures) the second song recorded was The Weapon (1982 Signals) and finally The Enemy within (1984 Grace under Pressure). Listen to them in that order. Pay extra attention to the amazing lyrics in all 3 songs. They all talk about fear but in three different aspects: Fear of the unknown (Witch Hunt), fear of power in a broad sense (The Weapon) and lastly the fears within ourselves (The Enemy Within). All 3 songs are widely different in style and sound and 3 rush staples for fans. Check them out... and then we can get serious bro !!!!
"The Spirit of Radio" is the call sign for CFNY {now called The Edge}102.1 FM in Toronto. A radio station that plays all types of popular music, which is why the song changes up from pop to reggae to harder rock, like changing stations on a dial. It also shows dj's and reporters {Jim Ladd, Bob Coburn, Donna Halper, David Marsden} in the US and Canada who had a big hand in playing Rush. This song was a Thank You from Rush for keeping not just Their music alive and popular, but so many others.
Pleeeaaase do more Rush. It's amazing how these 3 men performed their songs live. Watch some of their liveperfomances. "YYZ" from the Rush in Rio performance is so amazing. This crowd...🥲 Cheers Mate
Yet another band that will put you on a life changing journey. Three master musicians who made music like you've never heard and never will hear again.
12000 views in 13 hours........Rush Army at its best. We worship the greatest Power Trio in the history of music. Their music transcends time, that is, musically and lyrically....
Greetings from Portugal MollyBoy. I'm a 47 metalhead here, but hey, sometimes we have to cool down a little. Refresh a little with Rush any time you want. Try Limelight, YYZ, La Villa Strangiato, Red Barchetta, 2112 (instrumental)... there are so many amazing songs from Rush. Keep rockin. Peace
Rush had a rule: as difficult as their music was to create, they would not perform a song live that they couldn't recreate themselves, just the three of them. No backing tracks, no extra musicians backstage, none of that. So, Alex will play double-necked guitars (6-string and 12-string electric guitars) or will have an acoustic guitar on a stand that he can play before switching immediately to the electric he has strapped on, AND will play Moog Taurus bass pedals with his feet. Geddy also sometimes plays a double-neck (6-string guitar and bass guitar), plus keyboards, plus Taurus pedals, AND he sings. And Neil plays one of the largest drum kits ever seen, and will use every single piece on the kit in some songs. There are a couple of different live performances of their song Xanadu - one from the late 70s and one from 1980 - where you get a real appreciation for them playing a very elaborate song live, playing ALL of those different instruments themselves, and it sounds like a 12-piece band. Rush was a HUGE influence on a ton of other bands - and not just progressive rock bands but all kinds, from Kiss to the Foo Fighters to Tool to Primus to Nine Inch Nails to the Smashing Pumpkins and SOOOOO many more. The reason was simple: Rush held themselves to an astoundingly high level of musicianship, writing songs that they knew ahead of time would be very difficult to play live, so that they would never get bored no matter how many times they played them. And in that way, they won massive respect from musicians across the board. All the while, they never forgot that the music still had to be great, and they delivered there too. I was lucky enough to see them live 9 times, and those are very treasured memories.
I got to see Rush in 1981. Moving Pictures tour. Just got my driver's license, and took my little sister to the show. I've seen a lot of bands over the years, I'm 59 now. Rush sounds in concert just like they do on their albums. Hearing "The Spirit of Radio" to this day still brings a little mist to the eyes. Growing up in a really messed up household, the radio was my sanctuary. I'm really happy that you found Rush. Music is the one thing that binds all of us. The best music is something like The Spirit of Radio, at least for me. The song makes me happy, reminiscent, a bit sad, and hopeful all in a few minutes. Keep turning that dial kiddo, I'll definitely be checking on you.
all bands have their detractors and Rush more than most (Geddy's voice it has to be said is an acquired taste, but once acquired, always admired). it's once you get beyond the three geeks singing about science and start to look at their musicianship and lyrics that you have to hold your hands up and surrender to their utter brilliance. having been in bands of 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2 (and now just the one) members, i can tell you that more people equals more politics, more arguments and disagreements about the music. three is a good number for democratic decisions: there is always a majority, and decisions are made quickly. with regards to their sound - once they'd started having new technologies thrown at them, they decided they would embrace the revolution and started working on how to incorporate keyboards into the band without having to recruit new members. both guitarists began using Taurus bass pedals (they are played with the feet. that's one disintegrating at 8:05), so that when the bass guitar drops out and Geddy reverts to keys, the sound can be bolstered at the bottom end. at some point you have to watch the Exit...Stage Left film, so maybe a reaction to The Trees/Xanadu will give you an idea of their onstage capabilities. strap in.
2112 is a meal of a song and should be savored from beginning to end! However, if you’re looking for something more of a snack, afternoon tea if you will, Red Barchetta continues the car theme and is foundational, classic, rocking Rush. Old guy enjoying reliving the joy of discovering this music myself, many moons ago…✌️
Told ya man, Rush Nation will view and subscribe the hell out of you. This is one of their iconic songs. Incredibly well done musically and also radio friendly. Very popular track over the years. Once you get away from the hits and deep dive you will really get your mind blown.
Arg!!! It makes me cry every single time. The story of radio is going to be lost. For those of us that grew up poor in Texas the radio was EVERYTHING. In particular Mexican radio border blaster stations. Lots of songs reference it. Mexican radio (obviously)” wall of voodoo” “Heard it on the x” ZZ Top. Lots of others. Amazing song. And what a great tribute to Neil❤
Harder RUSH?!!!🤔🤔 Then "2112" should be your next experience and I Do mean Experience.😉😎👏 But watch the animated version so you can follow along a lot easier. Trust me get your Popcorn ready 🎸🎵🍻🎸💯🔥
Dude, don't apologize! You're doing great, just keep doing songs as you want to. Myself, I'm looking for Zep, Rush, Bowie, Yes, Heart, Tull, etc. and I'll click on any songs by them you do, it's great to see someone enjoy them like I do. Just roll with it.
I’m thrilled that you are enjoying listening to Rush! I think they’re a love/hate band. I don’t know anyone, personally, who is on the fence about them. But, I’m absolutely here for your enthusiasm towards them!!!
Mollyboy, none us know how Geddy does it!! Yes, not only does he play and compose highly technical bass lines, and sing at the same time, he also plays the keyboards and operates the piano pedals on the floor! First time I saw them live I was like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?????? Couldnt believe what I was seeing. Amazing band from any era. Thanks for the finding the newer video, I hadnt seen it. Its awesome trip down memory lane. RIP Neil Peart.
My favorite band ever. The ending of this specific video with the empty drum set just breaks me. I cry everytime. RIP Professor and thanks to Rush for being the soundtrack of my life. Rush is truly "a measure of love and respect".
Got to see Rush play live at Hera arena in Dayton Ohio. It was a really small place that had a Lotta good bands come through it but it’s gone now. Bonham opened up for them.
Add "Limelight", "La Villa Strangiato", and "Working Man" live in Cleveland to your upcoming play list. So refreshing to hear a young person who realizes how great a band like Rush was. Keep up the great work, and as always, RIP to The Professor..
The Spirit of Radio was the tag line for CFNY 102.1 in Toronto, which was my radio station as a kid. This song felt like it was about our music, our experiences, that they were our musical prophets. Hearing you react to it makes me so happy.
Just found ya.. Glad to see the enjoyment your getting from discovering the Rabbit Hole of RUSH.. You can watch this video hundreds of times and will still find new things you missed previously.. Lots of messaging of their work spread all through the video
Grew up in Canada and I wasn't really a Rush fan when I was a teen. But have been revisiting their stuff recently and I now love it. This song was the song that made me realize the band loves music and what it can do. And any song that shows off the writing, playing and packs in a lot of musical ideas.... what's not to love.
RUSH is my favorite band, just pure ear magic, I got to see them live a while back and wow what a life changing event. They are a gift to our ears for sure.
Always have and will be a huge Rush fan...100%. Have always loved younger people watching older videos for first time. Your reaction, ItsMollyBoy, is just fantastic. Your facial expressions are great to see. Been fan myself since their beginning. Their live shows were always spectacular. Great job Mol...🎤🎶🎸🇨🇦🇬🇧
Thanks for the video RIP Neil Peart. Young kids now have no idea of how much radio was apart of our lives back in the 60's and 70's. Rush best Canadian rock band ever. Lyrically, the song is a lament on the change of FM radio from free-form to commercial formats during the late 1970s. The Toronto-based station CFNY-FM-which had not abandoned free-form programming-is cited as an inspiration for the song.
The Rush rabbit hole. HERE WE GO!!!
It's deeeeeeep
Yesssss! Go down it Molly!!!
Everyone who never heard RUSH, Take that dive , I dove in back in 1984 (high school)
Not a fan ( I'm Canadian sorry Canada) I do luv Max Webster, Teenage Head, Goddo, Lee Aaron ( she's the Metal Queen) The Tragically Hip just some Canadian bands 😊
@@tracyrichards6545 well ever heard of a band from Canada called BTO? Hey You
Rush is Canadas gift to the world! Back when radio ruled the world! ❤
Im here for all Rush
AMEN!!
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Ditto...keep reacting to RUSH and I will drop by for a few views!
Me too!!! Every single one 😘😝💐
Closer to the Heart
Anthem
Limelight
Fly by Night
Freewill
Working man. This is a killer riff ( John Rutsey on drums)
For more experimental Rush
2112
Xanadu
Necromancer
By Tor and The Snow Dog. I'm sure people will let you know all the great Rush songs.
Well done!
Known as the greatest "Power Trio" in rock history....
no the greatest band in history - not just the greatest trio!
Triumph are an easy second.
@@GummyBearWA ZZ Top?
Cream did it first. No disrespect to Rush
@@jima6545 Quoting Geddy, “[Cream] was far and away my favourite band when I got old enough to appreciate rock music, and I was getting more and more into rock. Cream was such an influence on early Rush and me as a bass player... I stayed a fan of [Jack Bruce] through the years and through his solo work. I loved his solo work."
You don't have to worry about this band blocking you. This is one of the most fan friendly bands you'll ever come across. They produced pretty much an album every year and they toured every album. They really really wanted to make sure that whatever they produced on their albums they could reproduce live for their fans. It was just an amazing group of talented folks who cared so much about the quality of their craft. I can't wait for you to take this journey. There's so much for you to enjoy
Rush - 2112 is the ultimate Rush experience.
Canada's gift to The World...RUSH! I cannot describe to you what a feeling it is to see them live in concert 3X
More Rush means alot more views. You need to react to LA Villa Strangiato
ya...live version❤
@@lizmelo5374the “official video” which is live in 1978.
More Rush, more music appreciation, more views. It’s an all-around win.
@@motodorkYeah that performance is superb. That was a live take.
That was gonna be my next recommendation too!
Another Canadian trio..... Triumph "Fight the Good Fight" live
Triumph live at the US Festival.
@@beowulf1005 Yes that's the one that's an amazing performance
Never understood why they didn't blow up. Absolutely love Triumph.
@@troygill4968agreed. Triumph was criminally underrated.
@@JaneSmith-lu8ol 100% true.
Excited for this one. Do limelight next please.
Limelight is a solid one. I played that for a teenager years back and it was the first Rush song he ever heard. He as blown away. Later on that day, I asked him what his favorite band is and he said, "I think it might be Rush!" lol Now that is some first impression! :-)
Keeping him at Le Studio a bit longer, eh? Hey, you’ll get no arguments against it from me.
Anything and everything from Moving Pictures!
Limelight is a favorite of mine to play too. So fun. Also a big fan of Freewill. When the breakdown starts and bass opens up and just rings going a bit synthy, so good
Limelight 💯.....then. absolutely need to check out Red Barchetta!
As a drummer, I would be a sinner for not loving Rush. We are definitely here for it ❤
You have renewed my faith in young people Molloy boy! Great song great reaction!
'The spirit of radio' in 1980 marked a musical change for Rush after their 70's format of making epic and complex prog rock music... After the 1978 album 'Hemispheres'... Rush were burned out making musically challenging records and wanted to have fun again... In 1979, there was a new British music scene in post-punk rock UK and bands like The Police... Joy Division... The Human League... Simple Minds... were breaking big w/ a new sound called 'new wave'... and Rush's members became fans of that sound that incorporated synthesizers and beats.
As a result, Rush produced the album 'Permanent waves' and it gave a huge nod to the British new wave bands... it became a platinum record and took Rush into the 80's. They still experimented w/ epic songs and complex structures but it was in a simpler and catchier approach.
Oh yes thank you for the info you are awesome 🤘🤘👌🌹
If you reacted to a Rush song every 2 days... it would take you an entire year bro !!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ah man, that tribute outro graphic gets me every f’ing time. Rush fans are the best, reflecting the depth of the band.
Yep that empty drum kit is killer.
Xanadu is a great pick as well. Especially live 1981
Yeah, I just suggested that live version, too 😊
For my money one of if not the best live performances of all time.
If you ever do rush vids, type in stickhits, vids are retouched and 70% clearer and better sound
Neil Peart (RIP Professor) is your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer (or at least the top 2). He is also the main lyricist. Listen to his drum solo from Frankfurt. 👍🏼👍🏼
Well said and all true!
It's unfortunate so few Rush fans are aware Neil Peart wrote the lyrics of the vast majority of their songs.
If Neil had never touched a drum Stick,
He would have gone down in history as one of the most important "sonic story tellers" in music history.
Neil Peart was not only the Professor, he was The President Of The University!
@@woodbliss568 Profound lyrics from the master drummer...UNREAL
EVERYTIME MAN, I HAVE TO GRAB MY HEART ❤️ NEIL PEART... I LOVE YOU 😘💋 AS ABOVE AND SO BELOW 💘
I just found your channel. It warms the heart of this 67 yr old American to watch you discover classic music from my youth !
If you want heavier, thrashy Rush you need to do 2112. When you do AC/DC I recommend the BON SCOTT era
yes, 2112 or Anthem
BON!!!
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is pretty gritty and I love it!
Always the Bon Scott era.
Working Man both the studio and Live Cleveland.
RUSH is one of those bands that never disappoints! The entire 2112 album is amazing! Another band with a unique sound that has a killer first album is Boston! No need to apologize for listening to different artists or genres.God created us all with creativity,and music is a prime example.We may not all like the same thing,but we can appreciate gift of all kinds of music.I grew up in the 70's and love that time period of music.I live 70's rock and metal.My dad taught me to live old style crooners like Bobby Darin and Tony Bennet.I adore really old ragtime jazz,especially Louis Armstrong! I love Motown,like the Temptations and Sam Cooke,Etta James,and so many early greats.I love Chris Stapleton and bluesy Country.I love John Denver and Karen Carpenter to soothe my soul...Who doesn't love some psychedelic 60's vibe,and the grit of Janis Joplin and Joe Cocker? The point is,it's a great big world full of creative music out there, and what hits you a certain way,may not hit somebody else exactly the same. It's all good.The beauty is in the discovery!🎛🎸🥁🎻🎺🎹🎙🎶😉😎
I listened to Virgin Classic Radio for a month and noticed they never played any Rush. I requested "Working Man" daily for a week, and they finally played it. A week or two later, different Rush songs were getting requested. It was nice to see other Rush fans pushing for more of their music. 💯🤘🎶
62 years of age, 11 Rush concerts, and still can't believe how talented and timeless this band was (very sad to say was). You will enjoy any song you react to. Here are some of my recommendations. YYZ whatever version (studio, 1988, Rio), Leave that thing alone, La Villa Strangiato, Where's my thing, Xanadu (81 live), A Farewell to Kings, Working Man, The Necromancer, The Trees, Cyngus X-1, Between the Wheels, Limelight, The Available Light, and just too many more. Enjoy and welcome to the never ending bottle of hot sauce!
By no means do I want to Rush your enlightenment into this music, but, Yes, Yes is the inevitable progression in progressive rock. Take your time. I'm loving watching you, or anyone for that matter, discover the brilliance of this type of music. If there's anything in the last 100 years musically better, I'm open to hear it. Keep it up, brother. Love it.
ELP Ode to the Common Man live in Olympic Stadium. Molly's becoming a drum man, sooo...
But YES to Yes! . (First time I heard Yes, I was a freshman at all-girls Catholic high school- and it was featured at Mass! Truly a religious experience! 🙌)
There’s a technical death metal band called allegaeon that covers roundabout. It’s definitely worth a listen
More RUSH songs to check out...Xanadu live 1981 Exit Stage Left tour...LA Villa Stangiato... Natural Science...Red Barchetta....Vital Signs...Subdivision...and if ya want to get a tear in your eye listen to Losing It.
Roundabout all day!
Oh MOLY MOLLY MOLLY…you done it now, SO many great songs! I could not WAIT till you got to Rush, it was only a matter of time and I was really anticipating how you would react. There’s a bunch of live vids of you wanna see em and it’s TOTALLY worth it! Check out Xanadu ( pronounced Zan-uh-do) live! NOT the “official” live vid! The actual live vid Xanadu-Exit Stage Left 1981!!! You will be AMAZED! Just so ya know… Geddy Lee does all the bass/keyboard/singing. When he’s playing bass he keyboards with his feet/pedals and when he’s keyboard he plays bass with his feet/pedals! Fkn crazy talent
Rush killed it on this track. 🎵🎶🌻☮️
If people don’t like Rush, they’re lost, anybody who is in their right mind or knows anything about music has respect for Rush and knows that they’re masters of their crafts
"Be kind, rewind" -MollyBoyTV (2023)
Imagine being a 15-year-old kid and you've never been to a rock concert before. You've never heard of this band and an older kid in the neighborhood asks if you want to go to a concert tonight with a bunch of other guys from the neighborhood... You beg your mother to go. She says yes. You sit down and you hear this concert tour permanent waves and you hear them kick off the show with this song. I was blown away an instant fan. This is three people producing this sound. They are so tight and each one is such a talented musician rocked my world. I've been lucky enough to see them live for this album and the next two.
I am so looking forward to you taking this journey. I'm going to subscribe. I hope you do more. I can't wait to see if you have taken the Jethro Tull journey that will blow you away as well.
This is still my favorite Rush song.
Mine too.❤
If you really want to hear Geddy sing "heavy" you need to hear "2112", some of his best screaming ever along with a lot of dynamics.
Natural Science and LA Villa Strangiato and YYZ with the Neil Peart drum solo live
This has been described as a love song for radio. I feel it!
The musical change-ups are meant to represent you hunting around the radio spectrum on an analog radio from back in the day. Wonderfully inventive!
I highly request you react to them live. It will show how insanely great they are at their craft. Working Man live in Cleveland will amaze you.
Rush fans- let’s hit like and subscribe for this young lad. He is one of us, and we watched it happen.
lol true
Huge rush fan, good old Canadian boys, I'm from Geddy's (singer) hometown of Toronto and currently live in Neil's (drummer) hometown of st catharines Ontario 🇨🇦...RIP NEIL PEART
CFNY was my station growing up - it felt like this was FOR us, but it's so good to see other people loving this
Wave to my homeland for me! I’m a Canadian living down here in America and I miss home every day. Love that mollyboy is loving rush. Grew up with them firmly in the top spot for radio play!
Rush are musical geniuses. So many great somgs that you will love 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Triumph is another good 3 man rock band from Canada.
Love Triumph ❤️
ISN'T THAT MIND BLOWING ONLY 3 GUYS BRILLIANT MUSICIANS!! RUSH IS AWESOME!! INCREDIBLE REACTION MOLLYBOY 💙!! 😊🩷🤘✌️
This song changed my life as a 14 year old back in 1980. I'd never heard anything like it & introduced me to the band that have been the soundtrack of my life ever since. Great reaction....you have some amazing songs to discover.
I have heard so many people say they are the soundtrack of their life. It's true though for me as well, and I've never heard anyone say that about any other band.
One likes to believe in the freedom of music, but glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity NO ONE writes like Neil!!!
Rush songs you need to hear... YYZ (live), Nobody's Hero, 2112 (pack a lunch, it's a bit of an epic), La Villa Strangiato, Working Man, Subdivisions, Red Barchetta, Closer to the Heart, Limelight, New World Man, Red Sector A.
Just off the top of my head...
We know how you love your instrumentals, well 'La Villa Strangiato' is a beast from these guys. Studio version first then live.
I was gonna say YYZ live...but this is a better call.
Agreed!
45-years since the first time I heard “The Spirit Of Radio” and it still gives me goosebumps!
I'm glad you're back in that infinite rabbit whole that is Rush. This is no doubt an amazing song and sure has a lot of people reacting to it. However, you're reacting to one of their very few radio hits. Rush, to a music lover is way more than their hits. But still, their hits are still great pieces of music. If you're going to stick to the hits, I would recommend Subdivisions and Limelight (2 of my all time favourite songs to play on the drums), Step 2: the Fear Trilogy. The order is in reverse so that the first song recorded was part 3 Witch Hunt (1981 Moving Pictures) the second song recorded was The Weapon (1982 Signals) and finally The Enemy within (1984 Grace under Pressure). Listen to them in that order. Pay extra attention to the amazing lyrics in all 3 songs. They all talk about fear but in three different aspects: Fear of the unknown (Witch Hunt), fear of power in a broad sense (The Weapon) and lastly the fears within ourselves (The Enemy Within). All 3 songs are widely different in style and sound and 3 rush staples for fans. Check them out... and then we can get serious bro !!!!
Very well said.
"The Spirit of Radio" is the call sign for CFNY {now called The Edge}102.1 FM in Toronto. A radio station that plays all types of popular music, which is why the song changes up from pop to reggae to harder rock, like changing stations on a dial. It also shows dj's and reporters {Jim Ladd, Bob Coburn, Donna Halper, David Marsden} in the US and Canada who had a big hand in playing Rush. This song was a Thank You from Rush for keeping not just Their music alive and popular, but so many others.
I knew a guy who picked his dorm room location in Buffalo to make sure he could pick up CFNY back in the 80’s.
I subscribed after the Rush video led me to your other videos. You're fun to watch, best of luck with your channel.
Pleeeaaase do more Rush.
It's amazing how these 3 men performed their songs live.
Watch some of their liveperfomances. "YYZ" from the Rush in Rio performance is so amazing. This crowd...🥲
Cheers Mate
Rush!!
Yet another band that will put you on a life changing journey. Three master musicians who made music like you've never heard and never will hear again.
This tune always makes me feel good!
12000 views in 13 hours........Rush Army at its best. We worship the greatest Power Trio in the history of music. Their music transcends time, that is, musically and lyrically....
Greetings from Portugal MollyBoy. I'm a 47 metalhead here, but hey, sometimes we have to cool down a little. Refresh a little with Rush any time you want. Try Limelight, YYZ, La Villa Strangiato, Red Barchetta, 2112 (instrumental)... there are so many amazing songs from Rush. Keep rockin. Peace
It’s pretty crazy how Rush is only a trio!
Watching you discover the music I’ve loved for decades makes my soul shine. Keep it up mate.
Rush had a rule: as difficult as their music was to create, they would not perform a song live that they couldn't recreate themselves, just the three of them. No backing tracks, no extra musicians backstage, none of that. So, Alex will play double-necked guitars (6-string and 12-string electric guitars) or will have an acoustic guitar on a stand that he can play before switching immediately to the electric he has strapped on, AND will play Moog Taurus bass pedals with his feet. Geddy also sometimes plays a double-neck (6-string guitar and bass guitar), plus keyboards, plus Taurus pedals, AND he sings. And Neil plays one of the largest drum kits ever seen, and will use every single piece on the kit in some songs. There are a couple of different live performances of their song Xanadu - one from the late 70s and one from 1980 - where you get a real appreciation for them playing a very elaborate song live, playing ALL of those different instruments themselves, and it sounds like a 12-piece band.
Rush was a HUGE influence on a ton of other bands - and not just progressive rock bands but all kinds, from Kiss to the Foo Fighters to Tool to Primus to Nine Inch Nails to the Smashing Pumpkins and SOOOOO many more. The reason was simple: Rush held themselves to an astoundingly high level of musicianship, writing songs that they knew ahead of time would be very difficult to play live, so that they would never get bored no matter how many times they played them. And in that way, they won massive respect from musicians across the board. All the while, they never forgot that the music still had to be great, and they delivered there too. I was lucky enough to see them live 9 times, and those are very treasured memories.
Molly gonna love this one definitely in my top ten rush songs
I got to see Rush in 1981. Moving Pictures tour. Just got my driver's license, and took my little sister to the show. I've seen a lot of bands over the years, I'm 59 now. Rush sounds in concert just like they do on their albums. Hearing "The Spirit of Radio" to this day still brings a little mist to the eyes. Growing up in a really messed up household, the radio was my sanctuary. I'm really happy that you found Rush. Music is the one thing that binds all of us. The best music is something like The Spirit of Radio, at least for me. The song makes me happy, reminiscent, a bit sad, and hopeful all in a few minutes. Keep turning that dial kiddo, I'll definitely be checking on you.
The Necromancer - my favorite old Rush tune. Great reaction.
Agreed. Love that song from their album Caress Of Steel. ❤
all bands have their detractors and Rush more than most (Geddy's voice it has to be said is an acquired taste, but once acquired, always admired). it's once you get beyond the three geeks singing about science and start to look at their musicianship and lyrics that you have to hold your hands up and surrender to their utter brilliance. having been in bands of 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2 (and now just the one) members, i can tell you that more people equals more politics, more arguments and disagreements about the music. three is a good number for democratic decisions: there is always a majority, and decisions are made quickly. with regards to their sound - once they'd started having new technologies thrown at them, they decided they would embrace the revolution and started working on how to incorporate keyboards into the band without having to recruit new members. both guitarists began using Taurus bass pedals (they are played with the feet. that's one disintegrating at 8:05), so that when the bass guitar drops out and Geddy reverts to keys, the sound can be bolstered at the bottom end. at some point you have to watch the Exit...Stage Left film, so maybe a reaction to The Trees/Xanadu will give you an idea of their onstage capabilities. strap in.
Let's go, Mollyboy!!!
2112 is a meal of a song and should be savored from beginning to end! However, if you’re looking for something more of a snack, afternoon tea if you will, Red Barchetta continues the car theme and is foundational, classic, rocking Rush. Old guy enjoying reliving the joy of discovering this music myself, many moons ago…✌️
2112 is one of the greatest albums ever recorded IMO
Told ya man, Rush Nation will view and subscribe the hell out of you.
This is one of their iconic songs. Incredibly well done musically and also radio friendly. Very popular track over the years. Once you get away from the hits and deep dive you will really get your mind blown.
Arg!!! It makes me cry every single time.
The story of radio is going to be lost. For those of us that grew up poor in Texas the radio was EVERYTHING.
In particular Mexican radio border blaster stations.
Lots of songs reference it.
Mexican radio (obviously)”
wall of voodoo”
“Heard it on the x”
ZZ Top. Lots of others.
Amazing song. And what a great tribute to Neil❤
Back before the internet... Back before Spotify... Back before streaming music... There was radio.
They have 167 songs . You have quite the journey. I've only seen one reaction channel do the whole library.
Check out Red Barchetta as well!!
One of my favorites. 🤩
One of the greatest bands ever. 40 years of bangers
Harder RUSH?!!!🤔🤔
Then "2112" should be your next experience and I Do mean Experience.😉😎👏 But watch the animated version so you can follow along a lot easier. Trust me get your Popcorn ready 🎸🎵🍻🎸💯🔥
I highly recommend the song YYZ (live in Rio) the crowd is insane!
RUSH - "DISTANT EARLY WARNING" & "RED SECTOR A"
Dude, don't apologize! You're doing great, just keep doing songs as you want to. Myself, I'm looking for Zep, Rush, Bowie, Yes, Heart, Tull, etc. and I'll click on any songs by them you do, it's great to see someone enjoy them like I do. Just roll with it.
#WelcometoCanada !!!! Another Canadian heavy hitter is The Tragically Hip... New Orleans is sinking, is the song that pulled me in when I was 17
"I'm building you a pyramid
with limestone blocks so large..."
Rush: Three musicians with an overabundance of talent...unlike anything the world has ever witnessed.
I’m thrilled that you are enjoying listening to Rush! I think they’re a love/hate band. I don’t know anyone, personally, who is on the fence about them. But, I’m absolutely here for your enthusiasm towards them!!!
F yeah!!!
Mollyboy, none us know how Geddy does it!! Yes, not only does he play and compose highly technical bass lines, and sing at the same time, he also plays the keyboards and operates the piano pedals on the floor! First time I saw them live I was like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?????? Couldnt believe what I was seeing. Amazing band from any era. Thanks for the finding the newer video, I hadnt seen it. Its awesome trip down memory lane. RIP Neil Peart.
Should we even tell him about 2112?
It might wreck him
Think he's ready? Or work him up2 it lol❤🇨🇦
@kimbarry4674 might as well bite the bullet...the only thing to fear is never hearing anything as good ever again!
My favorite band ever. The ending of this specific video with the empty drum set just breaks me. I cry everytime. RIP Professor and thanks to Rush for being the soundtrack of my life. Rush is truly "a measure of love and respect".
2112 overture/Temples of Syrinx. Geddy Lees vocals unleashed.
They are in the hall of fame for a reason.
Rock God's. Top 5 drummer of all time
Welcome to the best band on the planet. Three humble guys from Canada. Enjoy the Rush trip
Got to see Rush play live at Hera arena in Dayton Ohio. It was a really small place that had a Lotta good bands come through it but it’s gone now. Bonham opened up for them.
The greatest band in history. Rush is incredible and will reign supreme. Listen to 2112!!!! Great job bro. Love your reactions.
Closer to the Heart.
My favorite song !
Add "Limelight", "La Villa Strangiato", and "Working Man" live in Cleveland to your upcoming play list. So refreshing to hear a young person who realizes how great a band like Rush was. Keep up the great work, and as always, RIP to The Professor..
The Spirit of Radio was the tag line for CFNY 102.1 in Toronto, which was my radio station as a kid. This song felt like it was about our music, our experiences, that they were our musical prophets. Hearing you react to it makes me so happy.
If I can suggest - Subdivision next?
Just found ya.. Glad to see the enjoyment your getting from discovering the Rabbit Hole of RUSH.. You can watch this video hundreds of times and will still find new things you missed previously.. Lots of messaging of their work spread all through the video
One of my favorite Rush songs ever! It has sic everything from drums guitar and vocals!
It’s such a pleasure to watch someone as young and passionate for music as you are, reacting to the music of my era x
All 3 of them are absolute teachers of their instruments. Canadian gold
Generations from now young people will discover and be blown away by these talented guys.
Grew up in Canada and I wasn't really a Rush fan when I was a teen. But have been revisiting their stuff recently and I now love it. This song was the song that made me realize the band loves music and what it can do. And any song that shows off the writing, playing and packs in a lot of musical ideas.... what's not to love.
Was so lucky to see these guys play a few times, live. They were one of the greatest live acts ever. Their shows were off the chain.
RUSH is my favorite band, just pure ear magic, I got to see them live a while back and wow what a life changing event. They are a gift to our ears for sure.
Good music is like a sunny day. It doesn't matter what year it is everyone appreciates it.
YYZ live in Rio is outstanding. Give it a listen. 👍🏻
Always have and will be a huge Rush fan...100%. Have always loved younger people watching older videos for first time. Your reaction, ItsMollyBoy, is just fantastic. Your facial expressions are great to see. Been fan myself since their beginning. Their live shows were always spectacular. Great job Mol...🎤🎶🎸🇨🇦🇬🇧
Rush’s music tells a story, in poetry.
Thanks for the video RIP Neil Peart. Young kids now have no idea of how much radio was apart of our lives back in the 60's and 70's. Rush best Canadian rock band ever. Lyrically, the song is a lament on the change of FM radio from free-form to commercial formats during the late 1970s. The Toronto-based station CFNY-FM-which had not abandoned free-form programming-is cited as an inspiration for the song.