So, let's see if I got this right: three guys in their late fifties: one with arthritis (Alex, the guitarist) & this is how they play at the _END _*_OF_*_ three effing _*_HOURS??!?_* Alex played like _that_ after three hours & having arthritis. Just an addition: it was a Cleveland radio station that accidentally made Rush become known in the U.S.A. at least in Cleveland then in points east. DJ's needed songs long enough to cover their bathroom breaks & the grooves on the vinyl indicated this one could do that. Since it was about "Working Man" it resounded with the audience. It took the DJs a while to figure out what song people were asking about since they hadn't listened to it themselves. Anyhow, this is why _THIS_ song ends their Time Machine concert *in Cleveland* I'm sure of it. In their fifties & still that focused on their music, not trying to look cool or anything else, just enjoying what they do. Real Working Men. So cool of Geddy to let Cleveland know how special they are to them.
Keep doing Rush and the Rush Army will show up!! There is a ton of material for y'all to dig into. It is a deep rabbit hole that you will love and we will enjoy watching you discover this great band!!
Original songs with videos go with Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio , Limelight and Subdivisions (among many others). Want to see them live again then watch YYZ live in Rio, and Xanadu from Exit Stage Left, they are the two musts but most Rush live is amazing no matter the song.
These 3 guys have some fucking talent. I've seen them 79 times in concert since 1976. They are the best. Enjoy your RUSH journey. You will not regret it. Believe me. Great reaction
one thing about Rush is that never let you down. They always have you 100% on tour and there isn't but maybe 1 or 2 songs out of their 170 or so that weren't favorites. By far, best three piece band ever.
That big guitar is a Gibson ES-355, many others have played it as well; BB King immediately comes to mind. Alex Lifeson (guitarist) was annimmesnse role in shaping Rush’s sound throughout their (musically) evolving career and is considered by many guitarists one of the greatest of all time. His unique sound, his note arrangements, chords,& solos( called man of 1000 solos!) make him one of the all time greatest composers on this instrument, and was a huge influence on countless other guitarists over the decades. Don’t want to comment on the “other 2 guys” cause I’d need another 1000 words to do them any justice! Seen a rush 24x , mind blowing EVERY time!
Both of you probably wondering Rush's concert recorded live in Cleveland. Their beginnings in mid 70's, no stations in USA didn't played their early songs, but one Rock Station in Cleveland, WMMS 100.7 1st played their songs.
The drummer, Neil Peart, sadly died from cancer in 2020. Guitarist Alex Lifeson and singer/bass player Geddy Lee have been friends since Junior High. Great band. Dig deeper! Try the live version of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left show. Or Far Cry live from Snakes and Arrows Show. So many great Rush songs: Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Clockwork Angels, Limelight, Red Barchetta, Marathon…I could go on and on. Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole.
I never saw this live version. Thanks. Enjoying your reactions every day. Must listens for Rush would be "Spirit of the Radio" and "Tom Sawyer" but their catalog is very deep and wide.
Just a quick note on Alex's guitar in this video. It's a Gibson ES-355 that he's used for years and years. He sold most of his Rush era guitars at auction recently and that guitar sold for something like $385,000 - the proceeds going to charity.
When you think you're ready... and it could take you a few more songs... 2112 (Twenty-One Twelve) from the album of the same name.. it's the only version that is complete.. it's like 20 minutes long and no other recording of it is complete. #RushArmy Prepare to be amazed by everything 3 master musicians can do. Welcome to the Rush Rabbit Hole.. it's deep and wide after playing together for 40+ years. There's so much good stuff by this band. I'm partial to the 70's and early 80's (I was a teen during that time) and was able to see them live 4 times during that time period. My #1 band of all time... followed closely by Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd in no particular order.
Rush played the entire "2112" (yes, all 7 parts) during the "Test for Echo Tour" in 1998. It was recorded live for the 'Different Stages' album. It was the only tour where Rush played the "Discovery" part, too
Welcome to the world of our three Canadian masters! 46 urs of awesome music they graced us with. ohhhh the rabbit hole is a great musical ride.... cheers
Saw Rush 18 times ! Time for some more live Rush ! Spirit of Radio from the Maple Leaf Gardens concert ! The Camera Eye from the Time Machine concert ! La Villa Strangiato and Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left concert ! Take your pick. They're all awesome.
One of Rushes most simple songs. You have no idea what they can do watching this. Need to watch later stuff. Rush really are one of the greatest bands ever!!!
Watch the video for "YYZ Live in Rio" from 2002. And shout out to Rush! In this video, Geddy (bass, vocals) and Alex (with his beautiful white Gibson ES-335 guitar) are both 58, and Neil (drums) is 59!!! Let's ponder this!!
Rush Army In The House!!! Great Reaction, Spectacular Video, They really killed it on this one. The Guitar solo by Alex Lifeson Is Incredible. This is at the end of there careers. Try "Xanadu" Exit Stage Left 81' Live. There 35 years younger and You Will Be Blown Away at what they do live. Enjoy the rabbit whole you went down. Every song is a Banger. 😁❤🤘
Watched your Bill Burr reactions.....but when you bring RUSH into the fold, well subbed instantly. Having been lucky to see them countless times understand this band is made up of 3 guys. There are many bands that are beyond talented and then there is RUSH. Musically and lyrically a few levels above
Alex Lifeson's Gibson isn't huge. It's just a semi-acoustic guitar with a hollow body, which are all normally bigger than solidbodies, but you would be surprised how good you can play it, because it is thinner than a Jazz guitar. All Gibson ES-335 or 355 have that shape.
You will only get to see them on video. The professor (Neil Peart) their drummer died. You should see his drum solo and you'll know why he was the greatest. Every drummer in the world is influenced by him. They're all amazingly talented. The singer plays bass & keyboards and Moog synth pedals with his feet while singing.
My strong recommendation is that you listen to Closer To the Heart off of their live release Different Stages. They go off at the end of the song into this EPIC instrumental. A earlier rendition of the same instrumental at the end but with electronic, synthetic instruments and this version from their earlier Live release of A Show of Hands isn't as bold and in your face as the one I recommend you listen to which is from Different Stages. Plus I don't think I've ever heard a better live recording from anyone than D.S. Enjoy
Here some to react to: Xanadu Live Exit Stage Left 1981 La Villa Strangiato from time machine tour live Cleveland YYZ live from Rio 2112 The Garden live clockwork angels
Apart from The Rolling Stones, I can't think of any other band that has consistently played to packed arenas like this for 40 years. Sadly they'll never play again as Rush since their drummer passed away in 2016.
@@SnowDogisVictorious You're right I got confused. He fell ill in 2016 with the brain disease that eventually ended his life. Sad that he got so little time to properly enjoy his retirement.
My opinion this song especially the version of it should've been later. You would have appreciated it more had you gotten a few other songs under your belt. But that's ok........welcome to the greatest band of all time ...........RUSH You're both correct they played tight as hell throughout their 40 years together.....as the years went by they got better and better and better My personal favorite is their final studio release Clockwork Angels
I didn’t like this version. No hate toward RUSH, or anyone that liked it. I just, personally, didn’t like it. And before all of the “critics” in the comment section attack me for being too “conventional”, let me say that I enjoy progressive versions of music by varied artists….I just didn’t identify with this one. 🤷🏼♂️
this NOT NOT the song we fell in love with this is an improvised version not the original you ruined your virgin listen by not listening to the original WHICH VASTLY SUPERIOR!! always studio first the original is one of the best songs ever done NOT THIS NOT THIS YOU ARE FOOLING YOURSELF IF U THINK U KNOW what became part of peoples souls it IS NOT NOT NOT SOME LIVE THING NOT FROM THIS....SORRY NO ONE heard this they heard the ORIGINAL RECORDING MASTERPIECE you dont know how it differs and are being given BAD ADVICE
Dude, it's a big guitar...we get it. Just always remember "It's like a jungle sometimes...makes my asss wonda hows I keeps from goin' unda!" Great video, Holmes...thank you guys.
Had the honor of seeing them live. Sheer musical brilliance. A 40 year plus career based on doing the music they wanted to do. RIP The Professor
That was the last song of an almost 3 hour conerts...those 3 senior citizens kicked some ass.
So, let's see if I got this right: three guys in their late fifties: one with arthritis (Alex, the guitarist) & this is how they play at the _END _*_OF_*_ three effing _*_HOURS??!?_* Alex played like _that_ after three hours & having arthritis.
Just an addition: it was a Cleveland radio station that accidentally made Rush become known in the U.S.A. at least in Cleveland then in points east. DJ's needed songs long enough to cover their bathroom breaks & the grooves on the vinyl indicated this one could do that. Since it was about "Working Man" it resounded with the audience.
It took the DJs a while to figure out what song people were asking about since they hadn't listened to it themselves. Anyhow, this is why _THIS_ song ends their Time Machine concert *in Cleveland* I'm sure of it. In their fifties & still that focused on their music, not trying to look cool or anything else, just enjoying what they do.
Real Working Men. So cool of Geddy to let Cleveland know how special they are to them.
I was at this concert. Was WHAAAHOOO
When you are great even messing around sounds fantastic 🤘😎🤘
I just caught this video. GREAT STUFF! Welcome to RUSH. You wont find any fans more passionate than RUSH fans.
Keep doing Rush and the Rush Army will show up!! There is a ton of material for y'all to dig into. It is a deep rabbit hole that you will love and we will enjoy watching you discover this great band!!
Original songs with videos go with Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio , Limelight and Subdivisions (among many others). Want to see them live again then watch YYZ live in Rio, and Xanadu from Exit Stage Left, they are the two musts but most Rush live is amazing no matter the song.
These 3 guys have some fucking talent. I've seen them 79 times in concert since 1976. They are the best. Enjoy your RUSH journey. You will not regret it. Believe me. Great reaction
one thing about Rush is that never let you down. They always have you 100% on tour and there isn't but maybe 1 or 2 songs out of their 170 or so that weren't favorites.
By far, best three piece band ever.
What she said
That looks like a GIBSON, played by numerous musicians...great sound.
Wanna see their REAL best audience ever? YYZ (Live from Rio)
Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole
Goosebumps no matter how many times I watch this performance!!
Ooooooh, can't wait to watch this one!! Great choice!
This is The Best guitar solo I've ever heard!!
That big guitar is a Gibson ES-355, many others have played it as well; BB King immediately comes to mind. Alex Lifeson (guitarist) was annimmesnse role in shaping Rush’s sound throughout their (musically) evolving career and is considered by many guitarists one of the greatest of all time. His unique sound, his note arrangements, chords,& solos( called man of 1000 solos!) make him one of the all time greatest composers on this instrument, and was a huge influence on countless other guitarists over the decades.
Don’t want to comment on the “other 2 guys” cause I’d need another 1000 words to do them any justice!
Seen a rush 24x , mind blowing EVERY time!
Greatest Canadian band ever - best trio ever IMO and best drummer ever RIP Neil (John Bonham 1A) Try Xanadu live next
Both of you probably wondering Rush's concert recorded live in Cleveland. Their beginnings in mid 70's, no stations in USA didn't played their early songs, but one Rock Station in Cleveland, WMMS 100.7 1st played their songs.
RUSH "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight"
The drummer, Neil Peart, sadly died from cancer in 2020. Guitarist Alex Lifeson and singer/bass player Geddy Lee have been friends since Junior High. Great band. Dig deeper! Try the live version of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left show. Or Far Cry live from Snakes and Arrows Show. So many great Rush songs: Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Clockwork Angels, Limelight, Red Barchetta, Marathon…I could go on and on. Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole.
Definitely the best three man Rock band in the world. :-) :-)
That HUGE guitar just sold on a charity auction for more than my house!
Rush is amazing. "Oh, you think that last part was badass? How about this?"
I never saw this live version. Thanks. Enjoying your reactions every day.
Must listens for Rush would be "Spirit of the Radio" and "Tom Sawyer" but their catalog is very deep and wide.
Just a quick note on Alex's guitar in this video. It's a Gibson ES-355 that he's used for years and years. He sold most of his Rush era guitars at auction recently and that guitar sold for something like $385,000 - the proceeds going to charity.
You want to talk energy? This is three guys in their late 50s doing an encore after a 2-3 hour set!
For something in the 80's Rush did a song called "Middletown Dreams " one of my favorites.
Great reaction! keep live performances going! cheers!
Love this reaction!! Can’t wait to see you dove deeper into Rush’s catalogue!
I saw Rush on this tour, just not in Cleveland. Amazing band in every way!!
I saw them on this tour also, from the 2nd row.
This tour was one of the best I've seen ever. Tight for sure!
When you think you're ready... and it could take you a few more songs... 2112 (Twenty-One Twelve) from the album of the same name.. it's the only version that is complete.. it's like 20 minutes long and no other recording of it is complete. #RushArmy Prepare to be amazed by everything 3 master musicians can do. Welcome to the Rush Rabbit Hole.. it's deep and wide after playing together for 40+ years. There's so much good stuff by this band. I'm partial to the 70's and early 80's (I was a teen during that time) and was able to see them live 4 times during that time period. My #1 band of all time... followed closely by Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd in no particular order.
Rush played the entire "2112" (yes, all 7 parts) during the "Test for Echo Tour" in 1998. It was recorded live for the 'Different Stages' album. It was the only tour where Rush played the "Discovery" part, too
Welcome to the world of our three Canadian masters! 46 urs of awesome music they graced us with.
ohhhh the rabbit hole is a great musical ride....
cheers
Good review guys !!! 😎 Good luck on your journey !!
Saw Rush 18 times ! Time for some more live Rush ! Spirit of Radio from the Maple Leaf Gardens concert ! The Camera Eye from the Time Machine concert ! La Villa Strangiato and Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left concert ! Take your pick. They're all awesome.
Oh yeah, RUSH!
AND THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE !
Great Choice!!
Some more RUSH suggestions:
YYZ - LIVE in Rio
Xanadu LIVE - from the 'Exit: Stage Left' tour 1981
If you want to see big guitars, react to Rush performing "Xanadu", the Exit Stage Left live version. It's amazing.
No more concerts for RUSH. Neil Peart died of cancer in 2020. Best drummer ever. A tragic loss.
One of Rushes most simple songs. You have no idea what they can do watching this. Need to watch later stuff. Rush really are one of the greatest bands ever!!!
That bit at the very end is from their song Cygnus X-1.
Love your enthusiasm!
Love it!
Good ol toronto Band!! La Villa del Strangiato...Live
Watch the video for "YYZ Live in Rio" from 2002.
And shout out to Rush! In this video, Geddy (bass, vocals) and Alex (with his beautiful white Gibson ES-335 guitar) are both 58, and Neil (drums) is 59!!! Let's ponder this!!
Rush Army In The House!!! Great Reaction, Spectacular Video, They really killed it on this one. The Guitar solo by Alex Lifeson Is Incredible. This is at the end of there careers. Try "Xanadu" Exit Stage Left 81' Live. There 35 years younger and You Will Be Blown Away at what they do live. Enjoy the rabbit whole you went down. Every song is a Banger. 😁❤🤘
Hey guys. Two good ones, "Tom Sawyer," and "Limelight." If you can, do the official videos done in the recording studio.
You guys should check out the best intro played in this same show. Alex and Getty are dueling lead with bass. It’s epic
Rush rules
Watched your Bill Burr reactions.....but when you bring RUSH into the fold, well subbed instantly. Having been lucky to see them countless times understand this band is made up of 3 guys. There are many bands that are beyond talented and then there is RUSH. Musically and lyrically a few levels above
Alex Lifeson's Gibson isn't huge. It's just a semi-acoustic guitar with a hollow body, which are all normally bigger than solidbodies, but you would be surprised how good you can play it, because it is thinner than a Jazz guitar. All Gibson ES-335 or 355 have that shape.
You should see. Gretch White Falcon...🤯
You will only get to see them on video. The professor (Neil Peart) their drummer died. You should see his drum solo and you'll know why he was the greatest. Every drummer in the world is influenced by him.
They're all amazingly talented. The singer plays bass & keyboards and Moog synth pedals with his feet while singing.
My strong recommendation is that you listen to Closer To the Heart off of their live release Different Stages.
They go off at the end of the song into this EPIC instrumental.
A earlier rendition of the same instrumental at the end but with electronic, synthetic instruments and this version from their earlier Live release of A Show of Hands isn't as bold and in your face as the one I recommend you listen to which is from Different Stages. Plus I don't think I've ever heard a better live recording from anyone than D.S.
Enjoy
Here some to react to:
Xanadu Live Exit Stage Left 1981
La Villa Strangiato from time machine tour live Cleveland
YYZ live from Rio
2112
The Garden live clockwork angels
It doesn't get any better than RUSH.
Three guys in their fifties. Ending a three hour show
Apart from The Rolling Stones, I can't think of any other band that has consistently played to packed arenas like this for 40 years. Sadly they'll never play again as Rush since their drummer passed away in 2016.
@@SnowDogisVictorious You're right I got confused. He fell ill in 2016 with the brain disease that eventually ended his life. Sad that he got so little time to properly enjoy his retirement.
Such a cute couple you are. Till Meth do us part.
now are you ready for a ride? Rush 2112. watch the anime video version. EPIC!!
Best audience ever>>>>>RIO
Check YYZ live in Rio!!
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My opinion this song especially the version of it should've been later. You would have appreciated it more had you gotten a few other songs under your belt.
But that's ok........welcome to the greatest band of all time ...........RUSH
You're both correct they played tight as hell throughout their 40 years together.....as the years went by they got better and better and better
My personal favorite is their final studio release Clockwork Angels
Just 3 guys
Just pick a song a go RUSH WON'T LEAD WRONG ❗👍🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🐻
Last song they ever played
Surprised you have that amount of subscribers based on your weak reaction to this incredible live song
Probably one of the best bands ever . Do a bit of history on the drummer.
hey xanadu live stage 81 masterpiece ever please , tnks from brazil my channel
I didn’t like this version. No hate toward RUSH, or anyone that liked it. I just, personally, didn’t like it. And before all of the “critics” in the comment section attack me for being too “conventional”, let me say that I enjoy progressive versions of music by varied artists….I just didn’t identify with this one. 🤷🏼♂️
this NOT NOT the song we fell in love with this is an improvised version not the original you ruined your virgin listen by not listening to the original WHICH VASTLY SUPERIOR!! always studio first the original is one of the best songs ever done NOT THIS NOT THIS YOU ARE FOOLING YOURSELF IF U THINK U KNOW what became part of peoples souls it IS NOT NOT NOT SOME LIVE THING NOT FROM THIS....SORRY NO ONE heard this they heard the ORIGINAL RECORDING MASTERPIECE you dont know how it differs and are being given BAD ADVICE
Dude, it's a big guitar...we get it. Just always remember "It's like a jungle sometimes...makes my asss wonda hows I keeps from goin' unda!" Great video, Holmes...thank you guys.