@@RogueReplicant No, I meant the concert I saw, when they were on tour for that album. Sorry if I wasn't clear on that. I've seen them a few times. Always a great show!!
It has been reported that the guitar solo is one of Alex's favorites (no footnote). Bravado & Limelight were the other solo's that he looks forward to play. L8
If you liked this song, another song that's different lyrically, although not a love song, is Nobody's Hero. I think you'd appreciate the message, the lyrics and of course the music.
A ghost of a chance is exactly what we got when these 3 musicians found each other and yes they love each other and yes they made it last for over 40 years.......
As a lifelong rush fan there are some of their songs that I look at and say “ I am so glad the made that song.” And this is one of them. “Available Light “ is also one ….. and “How it is.”
One of Alex's best guitar solos, and it was done on the first take. He wanted to try a few other things, but everyone at the studio was like "No dude, you're good with that one"😆
Interesting that this song is being discovered by first time listeners. RUSH has never had a song hit the pop charts because the band was considered way too complex for pop. The only way anyone got to know RUSH is by tunning into the modern rock stations. This was a well played song just right before Nirvana came from out of nowhere and conquered the world. Another obscured RUSH song I would listen to (to all you first time listeners) is Superconductor. It's a plain simple jam song. A band like RUSH can make a plain simple song sound outstanding.
You totally nailed it in your reaction. Not a typical love song. Not cliché but very meaningful. Beautiful melody and great composition. Brilliant vocal performance.
With these lyrics, Neil offers a pragmatic approach to the concept of love. One little change in either's timeline could have resulted in them not meeting or doing so under different circumstances. Very easily, each could have found love with someone else. In this case, love is not magic formed by destiny, fate, eternal love, astrology, religion, or any other mystical silliness. Yes, it is special, but not magic. It requires work, respect, admiration, desire, and all kinds of other emotions and compromises.
So...songs by Rush having to do with LOVE...hmmm...you are right, they are less frequent than most other Rock bands. Rush is very cerebral but also with a lot of heart. But, their heart is for all of humankind; the heart they have for their wives and kids (none of them ever got divorced or messed around on their spouses) is pretty private. They don't want to use their song-craft making a lot of typical "gushy" love songs. But, they have made songs that deal with love and relationships. Here are some suggestions: "Panacea" (1975), "Tears" (1976), "Madrigal" (1977), "Different Strings" (1980), "Open Secrets" (1988), "Cold Fire" (1993), "Sweet Miracle" (2002) and "Halo Effect" (2012). If you want to hear a truly beautiful love song by Rush, listen to "Tears", from the 2112 album. You will be touched.
Absolutely one of my top 5 songs from Rush. Their transitions are unmatched. I enjoyed the fact that you closed your eyes and listened to this song. The only way to listen to this. Keep going down the rabbit hole !
It's an intellectuals approach to love which is perfect for Neil who wrote it. He's not called the professor for anything. This whole era has so many amazing songs the early 90s was a great time for Rush. Another relationship song they did was called cold fire and another beautiful one they did was called resist but do the acoustical live version of that one.
Gina, I just wrote a whole paragraph ripping you to shreds because I didn't read your post carefully enough and I thought you were saying that "Coldfire" is another beautiful love song like "Ghost of a Chance". I never really thought of Cold fire as relationship song because it's a woman laying the groundwork for everything having to be in her favor, that she will not reciprocate equally and she will leave when she's tired of things. Neil said it's a song about a young naive man who doesn't understand women. I'm not saying all women are like this but the woman described in Cold fire is basically selfishness embodied.
@@salvatorediangelo453 hahaha you must read the whole thing! :-) I consider it the intellectuals approach to Love it's basically in my opinion how each party feels about love from a man's view and a woman's view and it really nails it from a psychological approach
TUNE!!!! In my top 5 Rush albums (out of 20)....so many happy memories..love the production of this,especially Neil's 'snap' on the snare..excellent to hear this again,...cheers
It's actually a sad and pessimistic song. "I believe there's a ghost of a chance to find someone to love and to make it last". In other words it is a long shot to not only find real love but to make it last after you do it. I relate to the song I was married for almost 23 years and the very person I trusted bailed on me. And I will probably die old alone if I'm if I actually make it to old age.
Hey Jayy, thank you for playing this underrated song by Rush!!
Neil Peart was so good with his lyrics. Amazing song!
RIP "The Professor".
I absolutely love any era of RUSH, but the mastering on this album is just so damn Good!..
P.s. Love your name!
#workingmanrusharmy
Alex Lifeson's guitar in this is so, so good
Such an incredible band, possibly the absolute best at transitions. Neil was a beautiful lyricist. This concert was amazing!
Neil was a great drummer and lyricist, but he sure wasn't beautiful 😑
@@RogueReplicant LoL ok I meant his Lyrics were beautiful
... smart ass :P
@@timneale5657 Agreed. But you said this concert, didn't you mean this song? It's one of my favorites.
@@RogueReplicant No, I meant the concert I saw, when they were on tour for that album. Sorry if I wasn't clear on that. I've seen them a few times. Always a great show!!
Can’t miss with RUSH. You need to do lyric video for The Pass
Rush did a few love songs in their own way. Check out The Speed of Love by them. I think you would like it. Cheers.
Agreed!
It has been reported that the guitar solo is one of Alex's favorites (no footnote).
Bravado & Limelight were the other solo's that he looks forward to play.
L8
This minimalist, tastefully crafted solo is delicate, passionate and ethereal. What a sublime gem of masterful guitar playing.
If you liked this song, another song that's different lyrically, although not a love song, is Nobody's Hero. I think you'd appreciate the message, the lyrics and of course the music.
I second that Jayy, the message is so incredibly relevant for what's going on in the world today.
It's a love song from a philosphical view...
A ghost of a chance is exactly what we got when these 3 musicians found each other and yes they love each other and yes they made it last for over 40 years.......
Well said!
Love the subtle harmonies in this song. Hadn't heard it in years. In love with it all over again.
RUSH is my favorite progressive rock band of all time.
@@gnomeofwar oh my gosh oops .I meant progressive rock.A rushed comment ,trust I totally know the difference.
@@gnomeofwar Hey, thanks for pointing that out so I can correct it and not look like a big idiot.
@@brookehornback1896 all good Brooke. Have an Awesome day.
@@gnomeofwar 😃Thank you!Hope you have an awesome day too.
Put me on a desert island with some RUSH and Steely Dan and I'd be just fine. Oh.....and maybe an outlet too.
The most talented 3 piece in history. Phenomenal musicians.
Your reaction helped me feel a deeper appreciation for this song.
As a lifelong rush fan there are some of their songs that I look at and say “ I am so glad the made that song.” And this is one of them. “Available Light “ is also one ….. and “How it is.”
One of the better guitar driven RUSH songs. The phrasing is very emotional.
I love that you react to some of these lesser known classics, so of course I had to watch this one!
One of Alex's best guitar solos, and it was done on the first take. He wanted to try a few other things, but everyone at the studio was like "No dude, you're good with that one"😆
Interesting that this song is being discovered by first time listeners. RUSH has never had a song hit the pop charts because the band was considered way too complex for pop. The only way anyone got to know RUSH is by tunning into the modern rock stations. This was a well played song just right before Nirvana came from out of nowhere and conquered the world. Another obscured RUSH song I would listen to (to all you first time listeners) is Superconductor. It's a plain simple jam song. A band like RUSH can make a plain simple song sound outstanding.
You totally nailed it in your reaction. Not a typical love song. Not cliché but very meaningful. Beautiful melody and great composition. Brilliant vocal performance.
With these lyrics, Neil offers a pragmatic approach to the concept of love. One little change in either's timeline could have resulted in them not meeting or doing so under different circumstances. Very easily, each could have found love with someone else. In this case, love is not magic formed by destiny, fate, eternal love, astrology, religion, or any other mystical silliness. Yes, it is special, but not magic. It requires work, respect, admiration, desire, and all kinds of other emotions and compromises.
Rush had several love songs. "Entre Nous" - "Tears" - "Panacea" just to name a few.
So...songs by Rush having to do with LOVE...hmmm...you are right, they are less frequent than most other Rock bands. Rush is very cerebral but also with a lot of heart. But, their heart is for all of humankind; the heart they have for their wives and kids (none of them ever got divorced or messed around on their spouses) is pretty private. They don't want to use their song-craft making a lot of typical "gushy" love songs. But, they have made songs that deal with love and relationships. Here are some suggestions: "Panacea" (1975), "Tears" (1976), "Madrigal" (1977), "Different Strings" (1980), "Open Secrets" (1988), "Cold Fire" (1993), "Sweet Miracle" (2002) and "Halo Effect" (2012). If you want to hear a truly beautiful love song by Rush, listen to "Tears", from the 2112 album. You will be touched.
Great song.. Great reaction..
Suggest you react to rushs the garden , the pass, imes stand still, another side of rush. 3 great songs...
I love the wide-eyed look. This song is so smooth.
rush between the wheels
Rush is always full of surprises. Trust me. You may wanna check out the song Tears
One of their very best songs...and hardly anyone has heard it.
Insightful reaction. Great to see you appreciate this masterpiece.
Have you done Limelight yet. It has to be the next Rush song.🙏
Absolutely one of my top 5 songs from Rush. Their transitions are unmatched. I enjoyed the fact that you closed your eyes and listened to this song. The only way to listen to this. Keep going down the rabbit hole !
You will love where's my thing by Rush thank you
RUSH doesn't write love songs, you just fall in love with the songs they write! lol
I.can relate to these lyrics in my own life. Somehow, we found each other, after all these years…
It's an intellectuals approach to love which is perfect for Neil who wrote it. He's not called the professor for anything. This whole era has so many amazing songs the early 90s was a great time for Rush. Another relationship song they did was called cold fire and another beautiful one they did was called resist but do the acoustical live version of that one.
Entre Nous Alien Shore and Animate seem like "love songs" to me 🤔
Gina, I just wrote a whole paragraph ripping you to shreds because I didn't read your post carefully enough and I thought you were saying that "Coldfire" is another beautiful love song like "Ghost of a Chance". I never really thought of Cold fire as relationship song because it's a woman laying the groundwork for everything having to be in her favor, that she will not reciprocate equally and she will leave when she's tired of things. Neil said it's a song about a young naive man who doesn't understand women. I'm not saying all women are like this but the woman described in Cold fire is basically selfishness embodied.
@@salvatorediangelo453 hahaha you must read the whole thing! :-) I consider it the intellectuals approach to Love it's basically in my opinion how each party feels about love from a man's view and a woman's view and it really nails it from a psychological approach
TUNE!!!! In my top 5 Rush albums (out of 20)....so many happy memories..love the production of this,especially Neil's 'snap' on the snare..excellent to hear this again,...cheers
You should listen to "The Speed of Love!" It has a funky R&B feel to it!
Check out the title track of that CD, "roll the bones". You get to hear Geddy rap.
It’s actually Alex rapping.
"Cold Fire" is another song from them about love.
Cold Fire slaps
Coldfire is the perfect outing of cold fickle female nature and it’s complete hypocrisy.
I love that song!!!!!
Great reaction ❤❤❤
Make it last damn it! It may not be perfect but nothing ever is. Don't walk away, easier said than done but don't walk away, ever.
You should check out ‘Afterimage’ off the grace under pressure album
a very romantic song as only rush can do it
Great t shirt
The entire Roll the Bones album is excellent. Not a bad track on it
I'm tearing up with you- ...and make it last..
"Faithless" is a must for you as well as "The Pass"
You need to check out a live performance by these guys…
"Neurotica" is the next song; you'll like that one, too. It's my favorite on that one.
😁❤️❤️❤️🕊️👍
LA VILLA STRANGIATO LIVE 1979
It's actually a sad and pessimistic song. "I believe there's a ghost of a chance to find someone to love and to make it last". In other words it is a long shot to not only find real love but to make it last after you do it. I relate to the song I was married for almost 23 years and the very person I trusted bailed on me. And I will probably die old alone if I'm if I actually make it to old age.
Most of us are in te same boat Tim, hang on!
I always seem to forget about this album but it's a really good one checkout roll the bones
Yes, Roll The Bones!!!👍
2112 was their 1st hit - long studio version
"Foot Prints in the Snow" - ELP
Rush - Dreamline
Scorpions - Send Me An Angel