This is really cool. I not only like the lyrical words in Rush's songs, I love the way Geddy sings them, & have always treasured Rush in my songs library.
First time I saw Rush I got to stand right next to Howard Ungerlieder as he ran the sound board, on a general admission ticket. We were just 2 dorky teenagers wanting in on Rush's action. That's how loose things were back in the day. You could get as close as you wanted to the talent, and nobody freaked, and tickets were cheap. Those were the days!
That songs been on my mind for the last 3 weeks for some reason. I thought I'd shook it loose, but then I clicked on this and now I'll be stuck with it in my head for another 3 weeks. Thanks Geddy.
Long time fans that never watched the documentaries I guess. He’s explained this in them. I don’t get why so many questions people ask are already answered in the interviews and documentaries. But everyone is a long time fan
My first Rush concert was, Power Windows Jan 6, 1986 Houston Texas - The Summit. I was 14 and my father ran the spotlight on Geddy that night. I still have his backstage pass to this day. RUSH has been the soundtrack to my life.
We're the same age, great time to get into Rush, their music just kicks ass. Only saw them once but it was great, Jones Beach Theater, Long Island, NY.
We were 17. My friends step dad let us borrow his sweet ride which was a newer Buick at the time (even had the digital speedometer) which was unusual back then as well as a great sound system for the cassettes for which we had em all. We got some supplies and headed to our motel which was pretty close to the venue on the main drag. It was one of my greatest memories. I remember it snowed and there was a big wreck out in the street with multiple cars (rear enders) while we kicked back and watched it all unfold from our room. It was our first true freedom as teenagers.
Power Windows was my first also. It was in Atlanta at the Omni, and Blue Oyster Cult opened. You could say things had come full circle, since 10 or so years earlier, Rush opened for Blue Oyster Cult. Opened with Spirit of Radio!
I came in soon after that. Grace Under Pressure. But it was Signals and Moving Pictures that hooked me. I might go months listening to at least one track from Signals daily.
I can still sit back and close my eyes and remember them at the Cornet in Kitchener - more years ago than I am willing to admit - but I do remember with a smile...
Its why Neil was my Super Hero just good old Canadian boy just a regular guy loved family and friends who didnt fee like a star it was just his passion and inspiration that was his job
"Ten score years ago Defeat the kingly foe A wondrous dream came into being Tame the trackless waste No virgin land left chaste All shining eyes but never seeing Beneath the noble bird Between the proudest words Behind the beauty, cracks appear Once with heads held high They sang out to the sky Why do their shadows bow in fear Watch the cities rise Another ship arrives Earth’s melting pot, and ever growing Fantastic dreams come true Inventing something new The greatest minds, but never knowing The guns replace the plow Facades are tarnished now The principles have been betrayed The dreams’s gone stale But still let hope prevail Hope that history’s debt won’t be repaid"
THIS is pure illustration why they worked so well and so long together!! My first time seeing RUSH was Perminant Waves tour and I NEVER missed a tour ever since--ever. Some tours I saw more than once. For example, I saw Presto tour twice, once at Boston Garden, and the same tour Providence Civic Center. It's so NOT surprising to hear Neil had a non-ego collaborative nature. RIP professor. This band was the most important band as a kid and teen growing up! and literally THE reason I ever picked up a bass, played it, and to the point of playing professionally.
The other big thing, probably the biggest thing, is that they split all the money evenly. People are always cool until money gets distributed. This kept one huge potential pitfall from ever becoming a reality.
@@cvn6555 Yes, excellent point. I saw that in an interview once, and yet an other amazing thing they did to keep things amicable, peaceful, unselfish, etc, etc. So many musicians (and humans) miss this kind of stuff.
My first Rush show was May 24, 1997 at the Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas, Texas. The version of "The Trees" on Different Stages was recorded at that show. I remember the visuals during "The Trees" being particularly interesting, and naively hoping deep down and against all odds that they would play "Lakeside Park," as it happened to be the 24th of May.
I tend to appreciate Neil's more grounded lyrics than the fantastical stuff. The two that stand out to me are, "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" and, "Summer's going fast, nights growing colder. Children growing up, old friends growing older"
😂 Ten score years ago, defeat the kingly foe A wondrous dream came into being Tame the trackless waste, no virgin land left chaste All shining eyes, but never seeing Beneath the noble bird Between the proudest words Behind the beauty, cracks appear Once with heads held high They sang out to the sky Why do their shadows bow in fear? Watch the cities rise Another ship arrives Earth's melting pot and ever growing Fantastic dreams come true Inventing something new The greatest minds, and never knowing Beneath the noble bird Between the proudest words Behind the beauty, cracks appear Once with heads held high They sang out to the sky Why do their shadows bow in fear? Whoa! The guns replace the plow, facades are tarnished now The principles have been betrayed The dreams's gone stale, but still, let hope prevail History's debt won't be repaid Beneath the noble bird Between the proudest words Behind the beauty, cracks appear Once with heads held high They sang out to the sky Why do their shadows bow in fear? Yep that’s a mouthful…🤘🖖✌️PW Jan ‘86 was my second time seeing them, Oct ‘84 GUP FIRST.🥁🎸🎹🎤
This is great. I am sure that Neil, as a book person, was thrilled at the idea of coming up with lyrics of his own. It probably thrilled him as much as coming up with drum parts.
1st show 3/7/92 Dean Smith center Chapel Hill NC- I figured out during that show while I was losing my mind, singing along that the friends that I went with weren’t is quite as big of a fan as I was by the way they were staring at me in shock.
I was there also my friend forgot the album they were touring with went to so many in North Carolina where I live saw them first with Kiss around 74 or 75. Never missed a tour after the longest I went for one of there shows was the Scope in Newport News va I think my favorite concert of there’s was clockwork angels. Geddy has said several times that that’s his favorite album they did.
They were good from the beginning up until like 1993, I think they started getting mediocre after the Roll the Bones album. I didn't really care about their albums after that one, but they weren't terrible or anything.
“Art as expression, not as market campaigns, will still capture our imaginations” Shame Ged isn’t living up to Neil’s lyrics by going on a cash grab book tour.
We all knew Neil was a great guy, now we know he was "ego free " that makes him even greater. All this and the most phenomenal drummer around.
This is really cool. I not only like the lyrical words in Rush's songs, I love the way Geddy sings them, & have always treasured Rush in my songs library.
First time I saw Rush I got to stand right next to Howard Ungerlieder as he ran the sound board, on a general admission ticket. We were just 2 dorky teenagers wanting in on Rush's action. That's how loose things were back in the day. You could get as close as you wanted to the talent, and nobody freaked, and tickets were cheap. Those were the days!
That songs been on my mind for the last 3 weeks for some reason. I thought I'd shook it loose, but then I clicked on this and now I'll be stuck with it in my head for another 3 weeks. Thanks Geddy.
Beneath the noble bird
Could be worse. Could be "Baby Shark".
@@gorfpatrol2073 Between my tortured ears, behind the broken mirror....
Long time fans that never watched the documentaries I guess. He’s explained this in them. I don’t get why so many questions people ask are already answered in the interviews and documentaries. But everyone is a long time fan
My first Rush concert was, Power Windows Jan 6, 1986 Houston Texas - The Summit. I was 14 and my father ran the spotlight on Geddy that night. I still have his backstage pass to this day. RUSH has been the soundtrack to my life.
My first was Presto tour at Irvine Meadows. Spontaneously bought a single lawn ticket and was hooked ever since.
We're the same age, great time to get into Rush, their music just kicks ass. Only saw them once but it was great, Jones Beach Theater, Long Island, NY.
Same, first Rush concert; Steve Morse opened.
I have to say Mystic Rhythms is probably my favorite Rush song.
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Just a fabulous song..."Beneath, Between, & Behind"😎🤘
My first show was also The Power Windows Tour -Worcester Centrum, December 13th, 1985. Incredible show and now I can hear it on RUclips.
I was there. My 2nd and 3rd show. I believe it was a twin bill in Worcester wasn't it?
We were 17. My friends step dad let us borrow his sweet ride which was a newer Buick at the time (even had the digital speedometer) which was unusual back then as well as a great sound system for the cassettes for which we had em all. We got some supplies and headed to our motel which was pretty close to the venue on the main drag. It was one of my greatest memories. I remember it snowed and there was a big wreck out in the street with multiple cars (rear enders) while we kicked back and watched it all unfold from our room. It was our first true freedom as teenagers.
@@johnfowler5248 That’s right…two nights. Steve Morse Band opened. It snowed a bit the night of the show I went to.
I think mine also in Vancouver, BC
Power Windows was my first also. It was in Atlanta at the Omni, and Blue Oyster Cult opened. You could say things had come full circle, since 10 or so years earlier, Rush opened for Blue Oyster Cult. Opened with Spirit of Radio!
My first show, Signals Tour, Nov. 82, Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto. Man I'm getting old.
That hurt lol mine was 1978 Hemispheres Tour Maple Leaf Gardens guess us Rush fans are all getting old like their albums lol
Getting? 😂😂😂
@@johangambleputty7658 Ha!
I came in soon after that. Grace Under Pressure. But it was Signals and Moving Pictures that hooked me. I might go months listening to at least one track from Signals daily.
I can still sit back and close my eyes and remember them at the Cornet in Kitchener - more years ago than I am willing to admit - but I do remember with a smile...
The Cornet, the only place that contained several bars in one building.
That was great! Thank you for sharing!
Its why Neil was my Super Hero just good old Canadian boy just a regular guy loved family and friends who didnt fee like a star it was just his passion and inspiration that was his job
So true. Geddy talked about how Neil nailed his audition in a very humble and unassuming way.
"Ten score years ago
Defeat the kingly foe
A wondrous dream came into being
Tame the trackless waste
No virgin land left chaste
All shining eyes but never seeing
Beneath the noble bird
Between the proudest words
Behind the beauty, cracks appear
Once with heads held high
They sang out to the sky
Why do their shadows bow in fear
Watch the cities rise
Another ship arrives
Earth’s melting pot, and ever growing
Fantastic dreams come true
Inventing something new
The greatest minds, but never knowing
The guns replace the plow
Facades are tarnished now
The principles have been betrayed
The dreams’s gone stale
But still let hope prevail
Hope that history’s debt won’t be repaid"
Lulz. "I have never written lyrics before but I'll try it." And then, he cranks out this?!? Genius. 😁
So bummed to have missed this. A friend offered me a ticket but I was out of state...thanks for sharing!
THIS is pure illustration why they worked so well and so long together!! My first time seeing RUSH was Perminant Waves tour and I NEVER missed a tour ever since--ever. Some tours I saw more than once. For example, I saw Presto tour twice, once at Boston Garden, and the same tour Providence Civic Center. It's so NOT surprising to hear Neil had a non-ego collaborative nature. RIP professor. This band was the most important band as a kid and teen growing up! and literally THE reason I ever picked up a bass, played it, and to the point of playing professionally.
My first tour was Presto. I wish that I had started going to Rush shows sooner.
The other big thing, probably the biggest thing, is that they split all the money evenly. People are always cool until money gets distributed. This kept one huge potential pitfall from ever becoming a reality.
@@cvn6555 Yes, excellent point. I saw that in an interview once, and yet an other amazing thing they did to keep things amicable, peaceful, unselfish, etc, etc. So many musicians (and humans) miss this kind of stuff.
Saw them first time 79 Hemispheres tour, was a great time.
Geniuses
My first Rush show was May 24, 1997 at the Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas, Texas. The version of "The Trees" on Different Stages was recorded at that show. I remember the visuals during "The Trees" being particularly interesting, and naively hoping deep down and against all odds that they would play "Lakeside Park," as it happened to be the 24th of May.
Nice. It was always a treat to hear The Trees live.
I can appreciate thatBENEATH BETWEEN and BEHIND might have been a problem for GEDDY …or indeed for ANYONE 😳….lol
Whew!! Glad to see JB made it in time.Traffic coming from the gym must have been a bitch
I tend to appreciate Neil's more grounded lyrics than the fantastical stuff. The two that stand out to me are, "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" and, "Summer's going fast, nights growing colder. Children growing up, old friends growing older"
We will pay the price, but we will not count the cost.
"Freeze this moment a little more longer" Time stands still, one of my favorite RUSH songs...
😂 Ten score years ago, defeat the kingly foe
A wondrous dream came into being
Tame the trackless waste, no virgin land left chaste
All shining eyes, but never seeing
Beneath the noble bird
Between the proudest words
Behind the beauty, cracks appear
Once with heads held high
They sang out to the sky
Why do their shadows bow in fear?
Watch the cities rise
Another ship arrives
Earth's melting pot and ever growing
Fantastic dreams come true
Inventing something new
The greatest minds, and never knowing
Beneath the noble bird
Between the proudest words
Behind the beauty, cracks appear
Once with heads held high
They sang out to the sky
Why do their shadows bow in fear?
Whoa!
The guns replace the plow, facades are tarnished now
The principles have been betrayed
The dreams's gone stale, but still, let hope prevail
History's debt won't be repaid
Beneath the noble bird
Between the proudest words
Behind the beauty, cracks appear
Once with heads held high
They sang out to the sky
Why do their shadows bow in fear?
Yep that’s a mouthful…🤘🖖✌️PW Jan ‘86 was my second time seeing them, Oct ‘84 GUP FIRST.🥁🎸🎹🎤
Well, it ain't Wild Thing.
Obviously an amateur's first try at lyrics.
This is great. I am sure that Neil, as a book person, was thrilled at the idea of coming up with lyrics of his own. It probably thrilled him as much as coming up with drum parts.
1st show 3/7/92 Dean Smith center Chapel Hill NC- I figured out during that show while I was losing my mind, singing along that the friends that I went with weren’t is quite as big of a fan as I was by the way they were staring at me in shock.
😂😂
I was there also my friend forgot the album they were touring with went to so many in North Carolina where I live saw them first with Kiss around 74 or 75. Never missed a tour after the longest I went for one of there shows was the Scope in Newport News va I think my favorite concert of there’s was clockwork angels. Geddy has said several times that that’s his favorite album they did.
How was this filmed today as it’s 5:43am in LA?
Posted....not recorded
It's in the title.@@danieljackson7971
So, has Jack pretty much given up on acting?
Look like he’s given up on eating healthy as well.😂
Not sure why. Sadly he looks like the guy you would not want to sit next to on the subway. Tons of talent.
I enjoyed this video, but dude, the sound quality....
It is what it is.
after the first album Rush sucked
lol - ok Justine
They were good from the beginning up until like 1993, I think they started getting mediocre after the Roll the Bones album. I didn't really care about their albums after that one, but they weren't terrible or anything.
Uhhm, I think not. But a case can be made that Moving Pictures was the pinnacle of their artistic success.
Grace under pressure was the pinnacle
What have You ever done for music?
“Art as expression, not as market campaigns, will still capture our imaginations”
Shame Ged isn’t living up to Neil’s lyrics by going on a cash grab book tour.
Neil made a lot of money touring Rush albums for 35 years after writing that lyric.
Your comment is unnecessary
and limp.
He’s written a book. How else would you suggest he promote it?
It was done for the fans, not for money.
This wasn't a cash grab. Geddy didn't need the money.