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  • “Freewill” from ‘Permanent Waves (40th Anniversary)’. Get yours now: lnk.to/Permane....
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    ‘Permanent Waves’, Rush’s seventh studio album, was originally released in January 1980, and its forward-thinking music signaled a new direction for the Canadian band as it entered a new decade. The six songs encompassing the album encapsulated the breadth of Rush’s formidable progressive chops meshed with its knack for creating radio-friendly arrangements, all elements that were embedded within the grooves of their previous album, 1978’s widely acclaimed Hemispheres. ‘Permanent Waves’ also signified Rush’s first of many recording sessions at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, which was at one point nicknamed the trio’s own personal Abbey Road recording studio.
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    Music video by Rush performing Freewill (Audio). © 1980 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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Комментарии • 754

  • @GaiaBH1
    @GaiaBH1 7 месяцев назад +138

    Thank you Dad for introducing me to Rush. ❤

    • @jaimeelovestorock9758
      @jaimeelovestorock9758 7 месяцев назад +7

      ❤❤❤

    • @tonster_9752
      @tonster_9752 7 месяцев назад +4

      Same, I've been listening to this one since i was in elementary! (I am now out of college)
      Welcome to Rush!

    • @lisafedele7932
      @lisafedele7932 6 месяцев назад +4

      You would have discovered Rush eventually, and your welcome kids/ grandkids. Couldn't be more proud!

    • @hightreestess
      @hightreestess 6 месяцев назад +2

      My Dad too! ❤

    • @zombiedog1088
      @zombiedog1088 6 месяцев назад +2

      I stole my first rush album from my dad lol he still complains about it. Long story short we've seen Rush together 3 times.

  • @woodskid4ever
    @woodskid4ever Год назад +94

    “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” Brilliance! Missing the “Professor.”

    • @Feedbackking13
      @Feedbackking13 5 месяцев назад +1

      You haven't chosen to end the conflict in the middle east, therefore you are equally morally responsible with others who have made that choice. Unless of course we consider the material conditions or grounding factors in which that choice was made under.

    • @MorningNapalm
      @MorningNapalm 4 месяца назад +9

      @@Feedbackking13 Blah blah f'ing blah, we are appreciating Rush here. Go elsewhere with your diatribe.

    • @jmarcos06
      @jmarcos06 3 месяца назад +1

      @@MorningNapalm don't dumb down Rush, please!

  • @richinoable
    @richinoable 8 месяцев назад +77

    I've been listening to Spirit of Radio and Freewill for 85% of my life. There are always moments that peek through and stop time for me

    • @JohnKowal-pw6xu
      @JohnKowal-pw6xu 7 месяцев назад

      Are you sure you calculated correctly that is was 85%? Maybe it could have been 90%? Maybe 70%? How would you know? Did you actually keep tabs on the chronology?🤣🤣👍👍🤘🤘🖐🖐🖖🖖

    • @richinoable
      @richinoable 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@JohnKowal-pw6xu I did the math

    • @anthonycarson9166
      @anthonycarson9166 7 месяцев назад

      I love la villa strongato, the trees, Xanadu,red barchetta, working man , fly by night, of course Tom Sawyer, bytor and the snow dog,yyz,

    • @danielcrouch6589
      @danielcrouch6589 6 месяцев назад +1

      Here's 5% more. Neil says what's up! Love Ya!

    • @richinoable
      @richinoable 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@danielcrouch6589 ngl I cried. Really caught me off guard.

  • @drewg.4487
    @drewg.4487 4 месяца назад +59

    That solo section still blows me away every time. Three of the best to ever pick up their instruments.

    • @lifespanofafry1534
      @lifespanofafry1534 3 месяца назад +2

      EVERY SINGLE TIME after that insane breakdown from all of them, I just have to laugh after the cold chills go away.

    • @RalphSasso
      @RalphSasso 3 месяца назад +2

      SAY IT LOUDER!!

    • @RalphSasso
      @RalphSasso 2 месяца назад +1

      @@JulieCarey-y1n ❤️

    • @jakeg3733
      @jakeg3733 7 дней назад +1

      It's 3 guys soloing at the same time, without stepping on each other. Somehow. Yeah, three of the best indeed

  • @TunaLounge
    @TunaLounge 8 месяцев назад +56

    51 years young and still Loving RUSH 2024

    • @Pro22-w5g
      @Pro22-w5g 6 месяцев назад

      Keep it up

    • @AudieTheMastiff
      @AudieTheMastiff 6 месяцев назад +2

      Me too!!! 😂 and this band just gets better and more meaningful! Happy 51! 😂❤🎉

    • @K_yuko
      @K_yuko 5 месяцев назад +3

      I'm 49 now. but I can remember how i feel at that time, when i lsten to them for the first time.They have the worth to be loved forever, i think.

    • @juliewalby6864
      @juliewalby6864 5 месяцев назад +3

      Almost 59 here...one of my favorite high school year bands for sure. Good taste in music never fades!

    • @MorningNapalm
      @MorningNapalm 4 месяца назад +1

      58 here.

  • @chrisandersen5635
    @chrisandersen5635 8 месяцев назад +25

    Not a fair fight. Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Jacob’s Ladder, Natural Science. Amazing Record. And wait! There’s more. Wait, wait, then, there’s all the other records.

  • @andrewcorbett5729
    @andrewcorbett5729 7 месяцев назад +41

    The fans knew Rush were the best.
    Took everyone else 40 years

  • @crazyclicker918
    @crazyclicker918 4 года назад +88

    I will choose Rush! 🤟🏻

  • @putridabomination
    @putridabomination 4 года назад +111

    It's a nice day when Rush floods my subscription feed.

  • @s.beccari4678
    @s.beccari4678 8 месяцев назад +14

    I have never known a world where Rush did not exist, and for this I am thankful 🙏🏻

  • @dantohatan
    @dantohatan 4 месяца назад +23

    A song from the golden era of classic rock. This must never die.

  • @dobaak7097
    @dobaak7097 8 месяцев назад +12

    Mr Lifeson delivers one of his most powerful solos that to this day still gives me goose bumps!

  • @2869may
    @2869may Год назад +38

    RusH was composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
    Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.

    • @KellySpinks-im5dq
      @KellySpinks-im5dq 7 месяцев назад +3

      Well put my dude.

    • @Bbbumpy
      @Bbbumpy 5 месяцев назад +2

      True! And inspired sooooo many other bands in a LOT of genres ❤

    • @RalphSasso
      @RalphSasso 3 месяца назад +2

      Amazing insight ❤

    • @robairegodbout4018
      @robairegodbout4018 3 месяца назад +2

      humble, real, and so talented ...

  • @oakeysmokey
    @oakeysmokey 4 года назад +234

    that section from 4:03 to about 4:37 is freakin' MAGICAL

    • @TeeDOG6
      @TeeDOG6 4 года назад +18

      I can never get enough of that. How can anyone bust on Geddy for his vocals in this section.

    • @muskystrike2840
      @muskystrike2840 4 года назад +28

      My choice is from 3:00 to 4:00 !! But the whole song is perfect 👌

    • @jonduke4748
      @jonduke4748 4 года назад +8

      This song and that part in particular is what made me have to go and look up Rush!

    • @guanyu5091
      @guanyu5091 3 года назад +10

      My favourite part! I replay that part over and over when I listen to this song. The guitar tone and bass are so good and then Geddys vocals come in and just hit a home run. They must've known it sounded that good.

    • @ischmidt
      @ischmidt 3 года назад +9

      Yeah! The preceding solo section gets most of the notice, but that part coming out where Alex changes up the riff a bit and then Geddy has one of his most iconic vocal moments. So good.

  • @ridegriff50
    @ridegriff50 4 года назад +82

    Had this on 8-track. Played it to death in my old VW Beetle in 1980. RIP Neil Peart.

    • @marib.52380
      @marib.52380 4 года назад +1

      Awesome 😎

    • @2869may
      @2869may Год назад +2

      We play this in a 73 bug now....

  • @Jayman-db6nt
    @Jayman-db6nt 4 месяца назад +22

    I've seen Rush 7 times and wish it was more like 70 times

  • @robwalsh9843
    @robwalsh9843 2 года назад +189

    Make no mistake, Alex Lifeson is one of rock's greatest guitarists because he takes you to so many places. He can write heavy badass bluesy riffs, psychedelic soundscapes, weird proggy chord progressions, tasteful acoustic passages, New Wave-style flourishes. And he can play one hell of a face-melting guitar solo.

    • @lecafard4327
      @lecafard4327 Год назад +1

      What's the name of that 7 part 20 minute song? I remember first hearing that and was all "Woah! I'm not even stoned and this is talking to me."

    • @neighbourhoodmusician
      @neighbourhoodmusician Год назад +4

      ​@@lecafard4327 2112

    • @redskies4530
      @redskies4530 Год назад

      Hi I Recommend a song called 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix

    • @pjproductions1384
      @pjproductions1384 Год назад

      AMEN.

    • @declanhandley-byrne4335
      @declanhandley-byrne4335 Год назад

      I will always consider Jimi Hendrix to be the greatest rock guitarist of all time, but Lifeson is a very close second

  • @pumpkinrott6472
    @pumpkinrott6472 5 дней назад +2

    Rush is my husband's favorite band. We've been married for 24yrs and this year (2024) is the first time I've ever given Rush a good listening to! I make myself sick lol I've missed out on so much but I'm glad to finally give them a chance 🤎🩵🤎

  • @StarDustMountains
    @StarDustMountains 4 года назад +353

    Once you go rush you never go back : )

    • @jonduke4748
      @jonduke4748 4 года назад +7

      True

    • @sss.8150
      @sss.8150 3 года назад +19

      They make listening to other music very challenging

    • @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03
      @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 3 года назад +8

      It ain’t possibly to stop liking rush

    • @dannyjames8883
      @dannyjames8883 3 года назад +7

      I've been there since 1976

    • @TheMrCC21
      @TheMrCC21 3 года назад +13

      It would have been better if you said "once you Rush, you can't slow down." Ha.

  • @johnbruno3285
    @johnbruno3285 2 года назад +206

    Once you understand Rush you have no choice. They are the greatest band ever.

    • @dmgroberts5471
      @dmgroberts5471 Год назад +2

      But Cream?

    • @wynonasbigbrowndragon6121
      @wynonasbigbrowndragon6121 Год назад +11

      Rush aren't even my favourite band, but they are still the best. That's just facts.

    • @Soldano88
      @Soldano88 Год назад +1

      Van Halen/Led Zeppelin would fit that description.

    • @2869may
      @2869may Год назад +7

      RusH was composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
      Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.

    • @braydenmoore584
      @braydenmoore584 Год назад

      Greatest is queen zeppelin or the beatles. Althought rush in my opinion is better than all those except zeppelin, you just cant argue the best is something different then those three.

  • @DwaneNoble-hn4rl
    @DwaneNoble-hn4rl Месяц назад +5

    The greatest gift God gave us. Life begins at freewill. Just mindless robots if not for freewill.

  • @jessatheclassicrockfan6925
    @jessatheclassicrockfan6925 4 года назад +39

    They never got the credit they deserved! Truly an awesome band : )

    • @littlenige
      @littlenige Год назад +2

      Couldn't disagree more!!! They are renowned Gods!!

    • @2869may
      @2869may Год назад

      RusH was composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
      Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.

    • @StickHits
      @StickHits Год назад

      @@littlenige This was honestly not widely agreed on until after Beyond The Lighted Stage came out, I've noticed public perception over the last decade has shifted big time, especially since Neil died. Back then I used to have to defend them constantly, these days I never run in to someone that doesn't at least respect their musicianship.

  • @2112musician
    @2112musician 4 месяца назад +13

    This song is one of many that has made Rush my favorite band throughout the years. Alex, Neil, and Geddy are the best musicians of all time.

  • @jadejj7948
    @jadejj7948 6 месяцев назад +9

    Rush Freewill is a legend! 🙌

  • @ArthurShedsJackson
    @ArthurShedsJackson 6 месяцев назад +7

    Guitar in this song gives me raging goosebumps.

  • @dogosanddragons
    @dogosanddragons 4 года назад +93

    One of my favorite songs of all time. One of my favorite bands of all time. This music feels like home. Thank you.

  • @curlywa2
    @curlywa2 4 года назад +81

    The most excellent lyrics as in all Rush songs. Long live the permanent waves of Rush. Much love to you all 💜

    • @Dischordalchorous
      @Dischordalchorous Год назад +2

      Neil is an inspiration. A high school dropout who got his start beating on desks.

  • @drby0788
    @drby0788 5 месяцев назад +13

    THE most original sounding band of all time. I cant think of one band that sound even remotely close to them. Blessed to have seen them in 2003. Thanks for all the memories Getty, Alex, and Neil!

  • @ryandavis5475
    @ryandavis5475 7 месяцев назад +9

    So few have ever been so intelligent in their lyrics without being terrible. These guys always did so with poise and grace while taking music and effects to a new level without sacrificing quality or the original message.

    • @djtall3090
      @djtall3090 6 месяцев назад +2

      agreed. genius! next level lyrics and music.

    • @RalphSasso
      @RalphSasso 3 месяца назад +1

      That was Beautifully stated....❤

  • @kadenrush9654
    @kadenrush9654 4 года назад +19

    I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose freewill 😃😎🤘

    • @alexwelts2553
      @alexwelts2553 2 месяца назад

      The path of least resistance isn't freewill. Forge your own, the program isn't there with agents and handlers. Chestertons fence

  • @CarrieMilburn
    @CarrieMilburn 4 года назад +122

    RUSH FOREVER

  • @samuelthomson1004
    @samuelthomson1004 4 года назад +29

    Rush was my fist live concert, Dad took me for my 10th birthday. Snakes and Arrows Tour, Salt Lake City. This song man!

    • @jaux12121
      @jaux12121 4 года назад +4

      Me too, my man! Except I was at the Regina, Saskatchewan date. A classic show I didn't fully appreciate until much later.

    • @davide.pedersen3378
      @davide.pedersen3378 4 года назад +3

      I always enjoy hearing stories like this. So remember, pass it on to your kids. And cherish their reaction.

  • @paulgilbert2506
    @paulgilbert2506 3 месяца назад +11

    Each of us
    A cell of awareness
    Imperfect and incomplete
    Genetic blends
    With uncertain ends
    On a fortune hunt that's far too fleet

  • @cinnamonblade64
    @cinnamonblade64 3 года назад +27

    It's unbelievable how EVERYTIME and ALWAYS this song puts me on a good mood.

  • @BluW13
    @BluW13 Год назад +14

    I knew the first Rush album when I was 17 ('75) and I stuck with Rush and grew up with their albums and learned them as much as I could BUT I still want to learn more about their magic now. They are incredible artists and creators.

  • @eyeofbass
    @eyeofbass Год назад +9

    I will eternally give thanks to the music gods that brought these three talents (Lee, Lifeson, Peart) together to bring us so much joy, warmth, and entertainment. I am forever grateful. 🙏

  • @Drjeffreydsperlingmd
    @Drjeffreydsperlingmd 4 года назад +35

    Best Canadian rock band of all time.

    • @revolutionairerebel9511
      @revolutionairerebel9511 4 года назад +2

      @Thomas you know that Beatles and led Zeppelin are from England, right?

    • @keefriff99
      @keefriff99 4 года назад +2

      @@revolutionairerebel9511
      AND the Stones :/

    • @alicethroughthelookingglass
      @alicethroughthelookingglass 4 года назад +6

      THE BEST rock band of all time. #NerdProgRockMetal or something like that. #RUSH #RIPNeilPeart #RushIsTheirOwnGenre

    • @johndavis9196
      @johndavis9196 4 года назад +8

      Rush is the worlds greatest band of all-time! No disrespect intended but IMO Rush surpasses them all!

    • @TeeDOG6
      @TeeDOG6 4 года назад

      @Thomas I would add Pink Floyd, and Yes to this list.

  • @RCSkunkWorX
    @RCSkunkWorX 2 года назад +102

    "There are those who think that life
    Has nothing left to chance
    With a host of holy horrors
    To direct our aimless dance
    A planet of playthings
    We dance on the strings
    Of powers we cannot perceive
    “The stars aren’t aligned -
    Or the gods are malign”
    Blame is better to give than receive
    You can choose a ready guide
    In some celestial voice
    If you choose not to decide
    You still have made a choice
    You can choose from phantom fears
    And kindness that can kill
    I will choose a path that’s clear
    I will choose free will.
    There are those who think that
    They were dealt a losing hand
    The cards were stacked against them
    They weren’t born in Lotus-Land.
    All pre-ordained
    A prisoner in chains
    A victim of venomous fate
    Kicked in the face
    You can’t pray for a place
    In Heaven’s unearthly estate
    Each of us
    A cell of awareness
    Imperfect and incomplete
    Genetic blends
    With uncertain ends
    On a fortune hunt
    That’s far too fleet…"

  • @rejeancomeau77
    @rejeancomeau77 4 года назад +22

    The best biggest band in the universe and my heart... even if they are only three.

    • @philproffitt8363
      @philproffitt8363 4 года назад +2

      @ShallexYou're right on record sales. There are other metrics to form opinion on who's "best". Like musician ability/virtuosity, lyrical quality (intellectually speaking), number of albums recorded and dedication to live touring aspect of the band.

    • @roxetteleabres1940
      @roxetteleabres1940 4 года назад +1

      They're the best!Only 3 but sounds like 6!

  • @55rbi
    @55rbi Год назад +40

    LOVE THIS SONG AND I AM A NEGRO! My step dad was a white dude from Ohio! He introduced me to Rush in 1982! One of My favorite Song's of All Time! I am just wondering, How did you guy's come up with the music? Drum's, Guitar Riff's ect.!? OFF THE FUCKING HOOK!!

    • @Dischordalchorous
      @Dischordalchorous Год назад +15

      Color don't matter bro. Good music is good music and real recognize real!

    • @thomasposlusny9687
      @thomasposlusny9687 9 месяцев назад +5

      I'm an old white boy and I love Motown, see how it works?

    • @yyz4761
      @yyz4761 9 месяцев назад +4

      Music is music brohim. It means that you have a soul that responds to the good stuff. Peace to you my man!

    • @Artsparkles455
      @Artsparkles455 8 месяцев назад +2

      Speak it!

    • @bigearl3867
      @bigearl3867 7 месяцев назад +1

      I'm a brother too. I got into Rush about 1981 as a college freshman. Good music is just good. I used to switch this out with Funkadelic's Cosmic Slop. And kick in some Black Uhuru to blow folks minds.

  • @michaellittlefield915
    @michaellittlefield915 12 дней назад +4

    God bless Neil Peart. We will always love him.

  • @brendendavid7951
    @brendendavid7951 8 месяцев назад +7

    Best band 100% believe this

  • @thelionheart7178
    @thelionheart7178 3 года назад +8

    RUSH ROCKS FOREVER!

  • @julietmurray2243
    @julietmurray2243 Год назад +13

    This song changed my life. I was 16, I was literally red pilled seeing them live opening for Judas Priest. I was like 15 feet from the stage. Just blown away. Love them so much.

    • @StickHits
      @StickHits Год назад +2

      Holy shit they opened for Priest???

    • @rickwest-zv3yo
      @rickwest-zv3yo 9 месяцев назад

      That’s all well and good…..
      But what about the “red pills?” Nevermind… I think I’m familiar

  • @Lannes03
    @Lannes03 4 года назад +19

    Love The Message of this Song)))

  • @michaelknight4041
    @michaelknight4041 Год назад +10

    The pictures are moving but the waves are permanent.

  • @ManleyCustoms
    @ManleyCustoms 4 года назад +56

    Rush rules and always will!

  • @billforster1010
    @billforster1010 4 года назад +18

    The jam towards the end is definitely one of my favorites! All three are just plain gettin it.

  • @themanmachine8971
    @themanmachine8971 Год назад +6

    This song always takes me back to sitting in the backseat of my Grandma's car! It had a grip on me instantly!! It was one of those songs that just seemed to captivate me yet I didn't really understand the lyrics at the time. All I knew was I loved this song and the line "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" just stuck with me. Thank you Rush for such incredible music!!!! I get the feeling we all know the exact moment when we became fans and this song was it for me. To be a kid again roaming Pensacola Florida!!! Thanks Rush for the soundtrack to those days!

  • @georgkoenig4459
    @georgkoenig4459 Год назад +14

    Geddy Lee absolutely tore it up when he sang this song. Masterful.

  • @emmastraub6842
    @emmastraub6842 3 месяца назад +9

    My dad is a huge rush fan I grew up listening to Rush

    • @donmiles6176
      @donmiles6176 21 день назад +1

      Your dad has great taste!! Rock On my friend peace

  • @chiefwhitenoise5227
    @chiefwhitenoise5227 8 месяцев назад +16

    We have to believe in free will: we have no other choice.

    • @michaelgapple1894
      @michaelgapple1894 5 месяцев назад

      That’s awesome. 💋❤️🍎🎼🍺🥃🌿🥁🎸

    • @alexwelts2553
      @alexwelts2553 2 месяца назад

      It's a full time job staying ahead of the program though, and you might have to loop the loop backwards and progress against the flow the whole time. Im not sure if all of it or some of it is absolutely necessary, but i can't afford to get swept away while trying to find out.

  • @rockdogization
    @rockdogization 4 года назад +25

    still my all time fave rush album!

    • @RexApplegate
      @RexApplegate 4 года назад

      They say your first rush album is your favorite. If so, it is thus this one for me.
      Sometimes little things like spending 10 bucks for a cd on a rainy road trip at an Ohio truck stop are life changing.

  • @StickHits
    @StickHits Год назад +10

    This honestly might be my favorite Rush song

    • @fzr1000981
      @fzr1000981 9 месяцев назад

      It's awesome and you have great taste

    • @medmac2112
      @medmac2112 8 месяцев назад

      You honestly might be my favourite person.

    • @StickHits
      @StickHits 8 месяцев назад

      @@medmac2112 You honestly are my favorite person

    • @StickHits
      @StickHits 8 месяцев назад

      @@medmac2112 (not counting myself)

    • @rezedent9104
      @rezedent9104 4 месяца назад

      Lifeson's solo alone is crazy amazing. Add in Geddy with his growling bass, Peart doing Peart and you get a total transcendental experience. That's Rush.

  • @wyrdingroom6081
    @wyrdingroom6081 26 дней назад +2

    Permanent Waves has been and always will be one of my top three go-to albums!🖖

  • @cammitearock20
    @cammitearock20 4 года назад +11

    Damn i love this song Ya Freewill We all Have Freewill YAAA

  • @rereleader
    @rereleader 7 месяцев назад +3

    The wisdom of "if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."
    Many times people try to put two choices forward to you as either or; but really its a decision that has bad outcomes either way.
    Then they blame you.

  • @kennethburke2607
    @kennethburke2607 4 года назад +8

    Havin fun with a whole world wide community 😊 !!!!!!!!

  • @treatbag
    @treatbag 12 дней назад +8

    Glad this songs safe from SESAC, for now atleast

  • @timothyjackson4006
    @timothyjackson4006 2 месяца назад +4

    Took my 12 year old son to see Rush! All night people told him You have the Cool Dad! The when in College I flew him to Phoenix from Eugene Ore. (Ducks) to see one of Neil's last performances! Rush played YYZ which was the Greatest! Thank You Rush for making me the Cool Dad!

  • @303Estates
    @303Estates Год назад +8

    one of there best albums!!!! Love it!!

  • @christopherklingel2153
    @christopherklingel2153 3 года назад +6

    I'm really gonna miss Neil Peart. He was an incredible musician. Rest in peace my friend

    • @tomperock1615
      @tomperock1615 2 года назад

      It’s sad beyond belief . My brother died the same year . Sucks

  • @GaryTolodziecki-f8i
    @GaryTolodziecki-f8i Месяц назад +4

    They were so tight as a group. Go Canada.🇨🇦

  • @Gustavsnaf
    @Gustavsnaf 3 года назад +12

    Damn this song is insane from an artist perspective the timing sensational

  • @charlenewebb1802
    @charlenewebb1802 4 года назад +8

    Love Rush they are Great ❤️ Geddy Lee's voice is great 👍 love the bass playing also ❤️

  • @NigelFortune
    @NigelFortune 2 года назад +15

    One of Alex's finest solos in this song imo..

  • @LozzCowell
    @LozzCowell 3 года назад +9

    With a mum into Fleetwood Mac & a dad into Pink Floyd, Dio & Sabbath... How have I NEVER heard a Rush track?!?!?! Better late than never I guess 🤷

  • @benb-gh3uo
    @benb-gh3uo Месяц назад +3

    Born too late to see rush in concert, but I’m still able to enjoy their awesome music

  • @Marialove794
    @Marialove794 2 года назад +8

    I love this song. I heard it from 105.9 radio station.

  • @clonecommandermike332
    @clonecommandermike332 12 дней назад +29

    The irony of "Freewill" being the only song left after the SESAC dispute.

  • @dmgroberts5471
    @dmgroberts5471 Год назад +11

    To the best of my knowledge, the only band ever to incorporate the philosophy of Jean-Paul Satre into their lyrics.

    • @marlonche7254
      @marlonche7254 9 месяцев назад +5

      Fortunately, it was Ayn Rand, not Sartre.

    • @RalphSasso
      @RalphSasso 2 месяца назад

      @@dmgroberts5471 ❤️👍

    • @peternicholas2393
      @peternicholas2393 Месяц назад +1

      It's just that "the best of your knowledge" isn't terribly good.

    • @RalphSasso
      @RalphSasso Месяц назад

      @@dmgroberts5471 ❤️

    • @RalphSasso
      @RalphSasso Месяц назад

      @@marlonche7254 ALL of the great Masters.

  • @christineblack4654
    @christineblack4654 Год назад +7

    Simply an other masterpiece from Rush.

    • @redskies4530
      @redskies4530 Год назад

      Hi I Recommend a song called 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix

  • @nongthip
    @nongthip 3 года назад +8

    Anyone else out there know this song word for word? I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will. Such awesome lyrics!

  • @santyrush
    @santyrush 4 года назад +8

    Rush is magic. The best.

  • @MarshallErling
    @MarshallErling 3 года назад +60

    I don’t always listen to Rush, but when I do, so does the entire neighborhood.

    • @dmgroberts5471
      @dmgroberts5471 Год назад

      Right on, man.

    • @eventhorizon2218
      @eventhorizon2218 Год назад

      I'm with you!
      Cheers

    • @elroy1502
      @elroy1502 Год назад +2

      I'm at work and everyone in the building's listening to Rush...at the same time as whatever crap they're listening to.

    • @chrisbetts4605
      @chrisbetts4605 Год назад

      That’s the way it’s supposed to be

    • @bretstanley8931
      @bretstanley8931 Год назад +1

      They are the most interesting band in the world!😁

  • @CoolOldBiker
    @CoolOldBiker 6 месяцев назад +5

    I ended up here again, the circle is complete

  • @Greg_call
    @Greg_call 10 месяцев назад +3

    Classic song, one of their best!

  • @missymountains9865
    @missymountains9865 8 месяцев назад +5

    I choose RUSH 😄🎶🙌

  • @JennySummer-ef6ro
    @JennySummer-ef6ro 4 года назад +12

    I love this band 😝🤘

  • @melissaschiller713
    @melissaschiller713 2 года назад +6

    No one touches the greatness of these guys

  • @Scott31815
    @Scott31815 Год назад +6

    This song just never ceases to make the hair on my arms stand up. At the break when Neil is playing alone and Geddy pops in with that crazy bass line, you know it's about to get real. Then Alex kicks the door open with his amazing solo while Neil and Geddy are pretty much playing their own solos. Subconsciously, you almost stop breathing because there's so much going on, and they're all going off in different directions that it feels like barely controlled chaos. Just when you think it's all too much, they bring it all back to where they left off, and you can finally breathe again. These guys were, and are, nothing short of magical. Anyone who thinks otherwise is too busy listening to their own farts because they have their head up their ass.

    • @mandaemucca9063
      @mandaemucca9063 11 месяцев назад +1

      Ahaha I love this comment. That solo is mesmerising, I can't even control myself air drumming, playing fake bass and fake guitar. Best musical moment ever for me

  • @daveware4117
    @daveware4117 10 месяцев назад +16

    Rush= intelligent rock

  • @duniamaisha7695
    @duniamaisha7695 2 года назад +3

    Thank God
    He has given us freewill

  • @rondunlop985
    @rondunlop985 3 года назад +5

    Best Canadian export since my grandpa!

  • @benzell4
    @benzell4 2 года назад +3

    I think ‘the Trees’ is still my favorite *Rush* song, ever... but then; I remember, and come back to this... freewill truly leads into the conundrum! Wow!

  • @musicmode6657
    @musicmode6657 3 года назад +15

    My favorite bands:
    #1. Rush
    #2. The Beatles
    #3. Aerosmith
    #4. AC/DC
    #5. The Doobie Brothers
    My Favorite drummers:
    #1. Neil Peart
    #2. Neil Peart
    #3. Neil Peart
    #4. Neil Peart
    #5. Neil Peart

    • @MorningNapalm
      @MorningNapalm 4 месяца назад

      A lot of good stuff in that list. Especially item 1-5 in the drummer list.

    • @timsmarr1968
      @timsmarr1968 10 дней назад

      Beatles overrated

  • @ayoung2112
    @ayoung2112 4 года назад +10

    My favorite song of all time!

  • @campchamp7735
    @campchamp7735 3 года назад +4

    To this day I'm still blown away that only three guys can crank out so much sound! Master at their craft, indeed! 😎👌

  • @xquizate8777
    @xquizate8777 3 года назад +45

    based rush: "if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!"
    me "why would you say something so controversial, and yet so brave?"

  • @frankchico69
    @frankchico69 2 года назад +4

    Listening to these rock prophets for 44 years and counting hope to hear them 4 ever❤️

  • @corythomas5595
    @corythomas5595 4 года назад +6

    God rush was so ahead of their time. Jammin on my baaaassss

  • @gdkopinionator4356
    @gdkopinionator4356 4 года назад +6

    They were the epitome of ability and autodidactism. None of them had the benefits of a formal musical education, but constantly built upon their knowledge by seeking out more information, and using the raw ability that they were born with. What came out of this was pure magic. Alex used to say "individually, we're an ass, but together we are a genius." Actually, I think they were all individually geniuses, but they became something beyond that when they worked together. We're diminished by the loss of Neil, and the retirement of Alex and Geddy, but their work lives on every time someone plays it. They're a musical collaboration of incredible consequence.

  • @crystalp7242
    @crystalp7242 3 года назад +77

    I like calling this the “Humanist Theme Song”.
    Also, Geddy’s bass playing just *slaps* in this song!

  • @traviscassin8089
    @traviscassin8089 4 года назад +4

    WE LOVE YOU RUSH u still kick ass 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @mikedocherty3874
    @mikedocherty3874 4 года назад +26

    Good-bye Niel old companion
    When life was dark you were my champion
    Your creativity, my stability
    An inspiration to a nation
    Of geeks, nerds and never cools
    And wide eyed music loving fools. 😥

  • @marieblue
    @marieblue Год назад +5

    Two interesting quotes about Rush’s “Freewill” (1980) :
    Geddy Lee : “The song is about freedom of choice and free will, and you believing in what you decide you believe in.”
    Neil Peart : “Lotus-land as it appears in ‘Free Will’ is simply a metaphor for an idealized background, a ‘land of milk and honey.’”
    The line, “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice” originally read “If you choose not to decide, you cannot have made a choice,” but was changed to make more sense logically.
    NOTEWORTHY : The “Permanent Waves” album (1980) marked the band’s transition from epic length tracks to more compact pieces, generating increases in radio airplay and LP sales. 💙🎵💚

  • @maureenmartini5094
    @maureenmartini5094 5 месяцев назад +4

    My 2nd favorite rush song ❤

  • @mickster1780
    @mickster1780 4 года назад +4

    favorite Rush song. the jamming in the middle by all three is some kind of magical vortex of musical intensity. sensational!

  • @Classicrockgirl
    @Classicrockgirl 4 года назад +6

    One of my favorites 😎💕🎸🎶

  • @pattys691
    @pattys691 8 месяцев назад +5

    3 men made this much amazing noise!!