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Great debut album, Neil Peart wasn't on this first album the drummer was John Rutsey and the reason he wasn't a permanent drummer was because he had Diabetes and couldn't tour with them. Neil showed up on the second album and the rest of them. Working man was the song that got them noticed because it was a fairly long song and great for D.J. bathroom breaks, so they started playing this song in Ohio radio station for bathroom breaks and it got big with the listeners of the radio station.
Also in the documentary about Rush the DJ in Cleveland said at first the were getting calls asking if this was new Led Zep. The band recognized her as helping them break into USA.
@@jaytyler6203 she got a nod, as well as other radio people, in the 2020 Spirit of Radio animated video, which brings back nostalgia for early Rush fans, and insight to the newer Rush fans. This video was dedicated to the memory of Neil Peart.
I totally enjoy 'Rush', 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel' as much as any other selection in the catalog. The maturation of the sound is always enjoyable but straight up rock songs like "What You're Doing" or "Bastille Day" are such a pleasure.
The best version of this song is on the "All The World's A Stage" live album where we get to hear Neil's interpretation of John Rutsy's drum part. It's phenomenal...
Rush is a band you MUST watch on live videos!!!! This song is no exception, you must watch this song performed at the Time Machine Tour!!! You won't be disappointed.
When I was 16 a friend of mine brought this LP to my place to have me listen. I'd never heard of them at that point and after I heard the LP, I had to go out and buy my own copy. I've been a huge Rush fan ever since and I was lucky enough to see them in concert 27 times. RIP Mr. Neil Peart. The "tribute" version of Working Man was insulting.
You can definitely hear their early influences on this album, but I guess that goes without saying for young musicians. The addition of Neil certainly got them onto their own path. Love it. Thanks guys!!
In the early days, you can watch their videos now where they played at high schools venues or even after they got their first record deal and hurt had joined, you can see the double mics that Getty Lee was singing into which split his voice and treated it differently so you'd have a stereo effect. Same thing with the guitar. Alex was fond of the stereo effect and used it liberally. The more they could expand the sound the easier it is to pull off a three-piece band and make it exciting for the audience.
It doesn't get more "Raw" than this album! Dev is right! No Neil yet, Geddy writing simpler lyrics, mostly but this album cooks! Much like Led Zep's debut album young, eager & playing their hearts out. Like a first date, impression is the name of the game & RUSH was playing for keeps!! Alex, OH Alex is strumming the strings like nobody's business. Inspired by many Jimmy Page being one of the most notable. "Here Again" is one of the standouts from this record, Thanks!
Always thought of working man as the sister song of rock bottom by UFO. Same organization of how the songs are put together- length , extended solos- etc. And yes it came out the same year, and was the first UFO album to feature Michael Schenker. Most radio stations when they heard working man thought it was a new Zeppelin album!
Working Man Live in Cleveland is a massive jam fest. They played Working Man at every concert throughout their 40+ year career and was also the very last song they ever played on stage.
@@JohnnyMegabyteCanada It isn't that Cleveland has anything to do with it. Just happens to be a concert that was beautifully filmed and released for our pleasure. Not sure what you're driving at.
Thank you for your excellent reaction and if you want you could react to “ Working Man “ live from Cleveland and see them perform live. Please keep enjoying yourselves and making these reactions.
released in '74 but RUSH was formed in '68. they bounced around Canada trying to get a record deal, made a few personnel changes and finally got their chance
This album confused a lot of people, as after hearing Working Man, people in Cleveland called the local radio station to ask when the new Led Zeppelin album was coming out! So Rush was referred to as Canada's Zeppelin. Then Neil Peart joined the band and wrote the lyrics of almost every song. So the term "Canada's Led Zeppelin" was dropped, and the "new", progressive Rush, was born. Cheers from 🇨🇦.
Incredible first album! Very raw, compared to what they would develop into! One fun thing you might consider checking out is the video of Rush, during this time, from St. Catherines Middle School. They had a feed for local programing, and they would have live bands play at the school. Well Rush got on their not long before John Rutsey left the band. Pretty awesome!
Raw is a great way to describe this debut. You can tell the difference in drummers, Neil came after this. A great video to react to is R40 in Cleveland. A reggae intro before a great solo by Alex. One of their last performances. Must watch! ✌️
Oh, and keep in mind, Alex and Geddy started Rush in 1968 and were writing songs all that time. It wasn't until 1974 a record company (Mercury) took a chance on them. So to say they sound like this band or that band you have to keep in mind the bands they supposedly sounded like weren't around or just barely started when Alex and Geddy were already making music.
While this album was released in 1974, Rush formed in 1969 and by the time of their debut album they had already been touring for 5 years. Clubs, school dances, etc. Like you said, playing lots of covers from their early influences.
Even though this is the debut album, the real debut would be their second album Fly By Night which included Neil on drums and started his lyric skills 👍
I bought the first Rush album at a 5 and Dime in 1976 for .99 cents (Nice Price), I was 12. I thought it was pretty good for 99 cents. And now Working Man is a staple in the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal landscape. Not bad for a first album..
Welcome to the beginning of time. After getting my older sister's copy of Moving Pictures back when it came out, I was hooked. So, my parents got me Archives which included the first 3 Rush albums for Christmas. I was not disappointed and started saving up my allowance to get the rest of the back catalog. I started with getting Hemispheres at Mainstream Records. Those were the days!
I'd like to second the suggestion made by @alan2112drums earlier in the comments. Hearing Neil give his interpretation of both songs early on in their career is great.
In the 70s, we always preferred getting the Albums rather than the shortened radio Single versions because the longer the song the better, to jam to. It is why FM radio became a music lovers staple, specifically Rock lovers, because unlike AM radio, FM radio played Album versions of songs and in stereo. That way you can really get a grasp of the bands creativity which translated to bigger album sales and eventually concert tickets when they came to town.
On Working Man, I think Geddy sings in a dubbel take and put it out one voice in left and a nother in right monitor. It's makes it more space for the vocals in the sound and as a extra spicy 😀❤
Not many drummers can match Neil Peart's skills but John Rutsey nailed down a solid beat throughout the first album. From what I recall, he had diabetes and had to quit. Just imagine if....
I love rush . Interesting . There is a rock Trio of sisters who started off 10 years ago with a Enter Sandman cover. 9 12 and 14 year olds . The warning . Over 25 million views . Don’t know if you have heard of . Anyway thanks
I would recommend if you're going to listen to it live the all the worlds the stage version. Neil Peart had joined the band and really gives this song the treatment. I don't know if there's a video version but it is a treat to listen to with just the audio. I know the live in Cleveland is the one that people love to recommend but by then fingers are not as nimble and voices are not as strong as they were in the 70s.
I really like Rustys drums. Not more and not less, is raw and simple. Neil Peart is better but this song didn't need more drums than this. It's absolutely a really great first album!
No Neil in this album; John Rutsey was the drummer on these recordings but couldn't tour due to health issues and was replaced by Neil in-between the album and the tour; the rest is history.
Neil Peart joined Rush on their first tour. John Rutsey was the drummer on their first (self entitled) studio album. Rutsey's drumming on this album is really good, in fact considering their age at the time, all three were well were pretty darn good. Rush's second album you will start hearing the prog elements. Working Man is a fan favorite song and has been played live many times on tour. I would suggest watching the live in Cleveland version, the energy and musicianship is off the charts.
Working Man was the killer track from that album that they always played and is one of their signature songs. You should check out the next album when Neal Peart came in on drums, do Anthem for the best rocker on it and also the epic Bytor and the Snowdog from it. Those 2 songs showed us they were the real deal and always looked forward to the next Rush album. All-time greats, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎶🔥
I give credit to "Working Man" for keeping me half sane for the god-awful 3 1/2 years in Hawaii. NOT an 808 fan.🤬 A band that played at a nearby bar/nightclub would play this and nail it. Giving me a reason to live. When they saw me roll in, they knew they were going to be "Working Men". RIP Neil.😇
Since you guys like Rush and have just heard their "Humble Beginnings" and have also experienced their later legacy, I think you should try out a much newer band who seem to have picked up the mantle laid down by the awesome Canadian Trio. I'm referring to BAND-MAID from Japan with such a hard-working rhythm section that always reminds me of these Heros of Rock.
This album was a complete mess, they took the masters to a genius producer in downtown Toronto by the the name of Terry Brown. Terry remixed the whole album, except for Working Man which was the only track that was originally done well. Terry Brown and Rush was a match made in Heaven. Thank you Terrry, thank you Rush for all the awesome memories.
Yes, you should compare it to their latest production Live in Cleveland. To see how the band progressed with this song. ua-cam.com/video/uJz049s4Pbg/v-deo.html
Just a suggestion...You've got a very strong back catalog of 70s reactions and I'm cherry-picking through a lot of them as I just found your channel. I notice that you don't have any female vocalists (unless I missed one or 2). What I would suggest is a prog band named Renaissance (just a band name, not the music type they play). I think you would enjoy them immensely. The song I'd recommend is their 1974 track "Mother Russia". Their vocalist, Annie Haslam, has one of the best vocal ranges that just doesn't get the praise it deserves. Note that this track recommendations is from 1974, so nothing to do with today's issues. Anyway, it's a 9 minute song and you should do the studio version off the album Turn of the Cards". Ear candy, for sure.
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That Alex is not recognized as one of the top guitarists of all time is a true crime. My goodness he is what like 20 here.
Great debut album, Neil Peart wasn't on this first album the drummer was John Rutsey and the reason he wasn't a permanent drummer was because he had Diabetes and couldn't tour with them. Neil showed up on the second album and the rest of them. Working man was the song that got them noticed because it was a fairly long song and great for D.J. bathroom breaks, so they started playing this song in Ohio radio station for bathroom breaks and it got big with the listeners of the radio station.
Also in the documentary about Rush the DJ in Cleveland said at first the were getting calls asking if this was new Led Zep. The band recognized her as helping them break into USA.
@jaytyler6203 Absolutely, and thank God for her as well.
@@jaytyler6203 she got a nod, as well as other radio people, in the 2020 Spirit of Radio animated video, which brings back nostalgia for early Rush fans, and insight to the newer Rush fans. This video was dedicated to the memory of Neil Peart.
Meu primeiro disco de Rock internacional. Comprei-o em 1975 e faz parte da minha coleção de discos do Rush. De Natal RN Nordeste Brasil
"Working Man" was their breakout song on the radio.
I totally enjoy 'Rush', 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel' as much as any other selection in the catalog. The maturation of the sound is always enjoyable but straight up rock songs like "What You're Doing" or "Bastille Day" are such a pleasure.
Yes... The early days. I was 14 when this came out. We were blown away at the time....Still am 50 years later !!!
Rush has a bunch of cool tunes, but, yes, Working Man is still one of my favorites by them !
Geddy always said with all the music they developed through the years “Working Man” was still one of his favorite songs to play live.
The best version of this song is on the "All The World's A Stage" live album where we get to hear Neil's interpretation of John Rutsy's drum part. It's phenomenal...
The "AtWaS" live album combined the two songs they covered in the reaction and, for the cherry on top included a Neil Peart drum solo.
@@williamdemerchant7295 You spoiled the surprise!!!
@@alan2112drums Oops! Sorry Al.
@@williamdemerchant7295 NP. All in good fun!
Rush is a band you MUST watch on live videos!!!! This song is no exception, you must watch this song performed at the Time Machine Tour!!! You won't be disappointed.
It's coming...
@@MusicforBusyPeopleCan’t wait to see that video!
When I was 16 a friend of mine brought this LP to my place to have me listen. I'd never heard of them at that point and after I heard the LP, I had to go out and buy my own copy. I've been a huge Rush fan ever since and I was lucky enough to see them in concert 27 times. RIP Mr. Neil Peart. The "tribute" version of Working Man was insulting.
You can definitely hear their early influences on this album, but I guess that goes without saying for young musicians. The addition of Neil certainly got them onto their own path. Love it. Thanks guys!!
In the early days, you can watch their videos now where they played at high schools venues or even after they got their first record deal and hurt had joined, you can see the double mics that Getty Lee was singing into which split his voice and treated it differently so you'd have a stereo effect. Same thing with the guitar. Alex was fond of the stereo effect and used it liberally. The more they could expand the sound the easier it is to pull off a three-piece band and make it exciting for the audience.
So glad you're uploading Rush music.
I remember on the album cover was written, "For best results play at maximum volume." Working Man is one of the greatest air guitar songs of all time.
I remember when this came out and running out to buy it. The good ole days. Thanks for this reaction.
Finally more 🤘RUSH🤘 🇨🇦😁
It doesn't get more "Raw" than this album! Dev is right! No Neil yet, Geddy writing simpler lyrics, mostly but this album cooks! Much like Led Zep's debut album young, eager & playing their hearts out. Like a first date, impression is the name of the game & RUSH was playing for keeps!! Alex, OH Alex is strumming the strings like nobody's business. Inspired by many Jimmy Page being one of the most notable. "Here Again" is one of the standouts from this record, Thanks!
Always thought of working man as the sister song of rock bottom by UFO. Same organization of how the songs are put together- length , extended solos- etc. And yes it came out the same year, and was the first UFO album to feature Michael Schenker. Most radio stations when they heard working man thought it was a new Zeppelin album!
I heard that people thought this song was by Zeppelin and were calling up radio stations asking if Zel had a new album out! Quite the compliment :)
Something wrong with their hearing if they can't tell Geddy and Robert apart.
The 1st song definitely reminds me of "Keep Yourself Alive" by Queen. This album is heavily blues based, I prefer 70's Rush vs 80's.
Working Man Live in Cleveland is a massive jam fest. They played Working Man at every concert throughout their 40+ year career and was also the very last song they ever played on stage.
Working Man Live from Cleveland and Rio coming
@@MusicforBusyPeople don't know why Cleveland is a fan fave. Rush are spoofing their own song. That version was done as early as 1979.
@@JohnnyMegabyteCanada It isn't that Cleveland has anything to do with it. Just happens to be a concert that was beautifully filmed and released for our pleasure. Not sure what you're driving at.
I remember the commercials for the RUSH, concerts they always played the Working Man Intro.
Thank you for your excellent reaction and if you want you could react to “ Working Man “ live from Cleveland and see them perform live. Please keep enjoying yourselves and making these reactions.
Thanks! Actually, the live version is coming. 😀
Dang it kind of puts me in the mind of the rolling stones.and working man is black Sabbathy. I subbed.
It was a Cleveland radio host that first played workingman in the States ,
released in '74 but RUSH was formed in '68. they bounced around Canada trying to get a record deal, made a few personnel changes and finally got their chance
This album was wall to wall bangers, one of my favorites. Very 70s rock, not yet finding the prog groove Neil would help craft later. A lot of fun. 😎
This album confused a lot of people, as after hearing Working Man, people in Cleveland called the local radio station to ask when the new Led Zeppelin album was coming out! So Rush was referred to as Canada's Zeppelin. Then Neil Peart joined the band and wrote the lyrics of almost every song. So the term "Canada's Led Zeppelin" was dropped, and the "new", progressive Rush, was born. Cheers from 🇨🇦.
That was the DJ Donna Halper on WMMS (100.7) who gave this regular airplay. She is given credits on the back of the album.
Incredible first album! Very raw, compared to what they would develop into! One fun thing you might consider checking out is the video of Rush, during this time, from St. Catherines Middle School. They had a feed for local programing, and they would have live bands play at the school. Well Rush got on their not long before John Rutsey left the band. Pretty awesome!
Raw is a great way to describe this debut. You can tell the difference in drummers, Neil came after this. A great video to react to is R40 in Cleveland. A reggae intro before a great solo by Alex. One of their last performances. Must watch! ✌️
I meant to say for Working Man....🙄
Working Man Live from Cleveland and Rio coming
It was unique sounding at the time. Looking back after hearing decades of other music kind of destroys it's innocence.
Love that early Rush. Powerful straight ahead Rock-n-Roll.
Oh, and keep in mind, Alex and Geddy started Rush in 1968 and were writing songs all that time. It wasn't until 1974 a record company (Mercury) took a chance on them. So to say they sound like this band or that band you have to keep in mind the bands they supposedly sounded like weren't around or just barely started when Alex and Geddy were already making music.
Rush, best band, ever.
While this album was released in 1974, Rush formed in 1969 and by the time of their debut album they had already been touring for 5 years. Clubs, school dances, etc. Like you said, playing lots of covers from their early influences.
a couple of failed singles before the debut album. so bad, the stopped playing them.
Even though this is the debut album, the real debut would be their second album Fly By Night which included Neil on drums and started his lyric skills 👍
I bought the first Rush album at a 5 and Dime in 1976 for .99 cents (Nice Price), I was 12.
I thought it was pretty good for 99 cents.
And now Working Man is a staple in the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal landscape.
Not bad for a first album..
Welcome to the beginning of time. After getting my older sister's copy of Moving Pictures back when it came out, I was hooked. So, my parents got me Archives which included the first 3 Rush albums for Christmas. I was not disappointed and started saving up my allowance to get the rest of the back catalog. I started with getting Hemispheres at Mainstream Records. Those were the days!
I'd like to second the suggestion made by @alan2112drums earlier in the comments. Hearing Neil give his interpretation of both songs early on in their career is great.
The alarm clock going off at the end of Working Man
They played at our High School in 1972.
In the 70s, we always preferred getting the Albums rather than the shortened radio Single versions because the longer the song the better, to jam to. It is why FM radio became a music lovers staple, specifically Rock lovers, because unlike AM radio, FM radio played Album versions of songs and in stereo. That way you can really get a grasp of the bands creativity which translated to bigger album sales and eventually concert tickets when they came to town.
On Working Man, I think Geddy sings in a dubbel take and put it out one voice in left and a nother in right monitor. It's makes it more space for the vocals in the sound and as a extra spicy 😀❤
Not many drummers can match Neil Peart's skills but John Rutsey nailed down a solid beat throughout the first album. From what I recall, he had diabetes and had to quit. Just imagine if....
Printed on back of album cover reads for best results play at full volume.
I love rush . Interesting . There is a rock Trio of sisters who started off 10 years ago with a Enter Sandman cover. 9 12 and 14 year olds . The warning . Over 25 million views . Don’t know if you have heard of . Anyway thanks
When people first heard them they thought it was new Led Zeppelin
I would recommend if you're going to listen to it live the all the worlds the stage version. Neil Peart had joined the band and really gives this song the treatment. I don't know if there's a video version but it is a treat to listen to with just the audio. I know the live in Cleveland is the one that people love to recommend but by then fingers are not as nimble and voices are not as strong as they were in the 70s.
I really like Rustys drums. Not more and not less, is raw and simple. Neil Peart is better but this song didn't need more drums than this. It's absolutely a really great first album!
No Neil in this album; John Rutsey was the drummer on these recordings but couldn't tour due to health issues and was replaced by Neil in-between the album and the tour; the rest is history.
Neil Peart joined Rush on their first tour. John Rutsey was the drummer on their first (self entitled) studio album. Rutsey's drumming on this album is really good, in fact considering their age at the time, all three were well were pretty darn good. Rush's second album you will start hearing the prog elements. Working Man is a fan favorite song and has been played live many times on tour. I would suggest watching the live in Cleveland version, the energy and musicianship is off the charts.
Working Man Live from Cleveland and Rio coming
Working Man was the killer track from that album that they always played and is one of their signature songs. You should check out the next album when Neal Peart came in on drums, do Anthem for the best rocker on it and also the epic Bytor and the Snowdog from it. Those 2 songs showed us they were the real deal and always looked forward to the next Rush album. All-time greats, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎶🔥
Some tracks from Fly By Night are coming next 😀
I give credit to "Working Man" for keeping me half sane for the god-awful 3 1/2 years in Hawaii.
NOT an 808 fan.🤬
A band that played at a nearby bar/nightclub would play this and nail it. Giving me a reason to live. When they saw me roll in, they knew they were going to be "Working Men".
RIP Neil.😇
Since you guys like Rush and have just heard their "Humble Beginnings" and have also experienced their later legacy, I think you should try out a much newer band who seem to have picked up the mantle laid down by the awesome Canadian Trio. I'm referring to BAND-MAID from Japan with such a hard-working rhythm section that always reminds me of these Heros of Rock.
Okay, now you have to do Working Man live in Cleveland. But warning, wear face protection...or Alex will melt it off.
Next video we will be doing it! 😀
Should have went for the live version from the album 'All The World's A Stage'. More lush and dynamic.
John Rutsey drumming...
Before Neil
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Ah you should have done the live version from Cleveland.
Working Man Live from Cleveland and Rio coming
This is the best version.
How did you change your outfit so fast?.
And back again! 😂
Try ByTor and The Snowdog from Fly By Night
Ah, that cover album is the pits! 😅
Never heard of Killingfield. Vocalist sounds like a budget Phil Anselmo.
This album was a complete mess, they took the masters to a genius producer in downtown Toronto by the the name of Terry Brown. Terry remixed the whole album, except for Working Man which was the only track that was originally done well. Terry Brown and Rush was a match made in Heaven. Thank you Terrry, thank you Rush for all the awesome memories.
Yes, you should compare it to their latest production Live in Cleveland. To see how the band progressed with this song.
ua-cam.com/video/uJz049s4Pbg/v-deo.html
Working Man Live from Cleveland and Rio coming
@@MusicforBusyPeopleYYZ Live in Rio is awesome also! Can’t remember if you’ve done it yet?
@@MJS-ON Sure have - ua-cam.com/video/SfDLjOhg1uo/v-deo.html
Just a suggestion...You've got a very strong back catalog of 70s reactions and I'm cherry-picking through a lot of them as I just found your channel. I notice that you don't have any female vocalists (unless I missed one or 2). What I would suggest is a prog band named Renaissance (just a band name, not the music type they play). I think you would enjoy them immensely. The song I'd recommend is their 1974 track "Mother Russia". Their vocalist, Annie Haslam, has one of the best vocal ranges that just doesn't get the praise it deserves. Note that this track recommendations is from 1974, so nothing to do with today's issues. Anyway, it's a 9 minute song and you should do the studio version off the album Turn of the Cards". Ear candy, for sure.
We should get some more females in there. We have done several female vocalists on our Patreon.
Bad guess, they were completely different