Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Hey now, Nobody's Hero is a really good song. Sure, the first line is a bit jarring (good sentiment, but that first line sorta does punch you in the face), but it's a very well done song.
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The 50 Greatest RUSH songs of all-time (featuring # 1 from the 1970's) (1 Viewer)
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Ghost Rider
Footballguy
8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
Suffice it to say, Permanent Waves was a part of my CD collection after my next trip to the music store.
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
Suffice it to say, Permanent Waves was a part of my CD collection after my next trip to the music store. "One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
Nailed it!!!8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
joey
Footballguy
This song stinks.8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
kidding! It’s amazing of course and, I assume, would be in EVERYONE's top 10.
we all know it’s great musically, lyrically, every-which-way-ly. So I’ll just add this silly video...
I'm not usually one for "first time reaction" YouTube videos, but my bass player buddy sent this along to me a couple of weeks ago and it absolutely captures the thrill and awe of hearing this song for the first time. I actually felt jealous about half way through, wishing I could relive the experience of it being brand new to me. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did when I saw it...
https://youtu.be/WSiB2E03x_s
Klimtology
Footballguy
Another Good One!Ghost Rider said:8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Just because, I added the live version from ESL to the Spotify Playlist. It's my favorite.Ghost Rider said:8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
7. Tom Sawyer (from the 1981 album Moving Pictures)
Rush's most popular and well known song, this song is deserving of any and all praise it gets. It never gets old. I have lost track of how many times I've heard it over the years and it sounds awesome every time I hear it. Our local radio station, KSHE-95, does an annual Rock and Roll 500 every Memorial Day where they count down the top 500 rock songs and they juggle it around every year just for the hell of it, and I remember Tom Sawyer being their number 1 one year. I was impressed that they had the balls to put it at the top spot which was often reserved for other biggies like Stairway to Heaven, Free Bird, Layla, Hotel California, Won't Get Fooled Again, etc. You could easily argue that Tom Sawyer is in that pantheon of all-time classic rock tunes. And when discussing the most air drummed fills in any rock song ever, the ones near the end of the instrumental section is at the very least 1b (or you could argue 1a and we can put the In the Air Tonight drum fill at 1b). 50 years from now, if people still talk about Rush and they end up being remembered for only one song, this will be the one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLBLk4ibAk
Rush's most popular and well known song, this song is deserving of any and all praise it gets. It never gets old. I have lost track of how many times I've heard it over the years and it sounds awesome every time I hear it. Our local radio station, KSHE-95, does an annual Rock and Roll 500 every Memorial Day where they count down the top 500 rock songs and they juggle it around every year just for the hell of it, and I remember Tom Sawyer being their number 1 one year. I was impressed that they had the balls to put it at the top spot which was often reserved for other biggies like Stairway to Heaven, Free Bird, Layla, Hotel California, Won't Get Fooled Again, etc. You could easily argue that Tom Sawyer is in that pantheon of all-time classic rock tunes. And when discussing the most air drummed fills in any rock song ever, the ones near the end of the instrumental section is at the very least 1b (or you could argue 1a and we can put the In the Air Tonight drum fill at 1b). 50 years from now, if people still talk about Rush and they end up being remembered for only one song, this will be the one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLBLk4ibAk
Surprised you have this ahead of SoR. Do you like it better or is it being given weight due to it's significance? This order will be a tough call for me.
Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
Probably #1 of all time. Maybe not my exact favorite, but close, and wouldn’t have been surprised to see it higher.Ghost Rider said:8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
Not much else to say. It’s their best known song, and that’s saying a lot. Pretty much anyone who knows rock music even a little bit knows Tom Sawyer, and that it’s a Rush song.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
When I first got a CD player (good God just writing that makes me feel old), Permanent Waves was in the first group of CD's I bought because of this song. I couldn't imagine not cranking that up on my stereo. Probably my favorite Rush tune.Ghost Rider said:8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
ETA: Cool live version of it.
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joey
Footballguy
Top 10 on every rush fan's list I imagine. Just a matter of preference. Only thing I can add is that great Neil quote where he says that Tom Sawyer is challenging for them to play every time, and they have a feeling of pride and accomplishment when they pull it off live.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
I was going to guess Tom Sawyer was #1. Still holding out hope for a sleeper pick at #1 that is my favorite Rush song.
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Permanent Waves was released on January 1, 1980. This is the first track on the album, making it arguably the first song released in the '80s.Ghost Rider said:8. The Spirit of Radio (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
And here we have another classic where its greatness pretty much goes without saying. I believe this is one of only two Rush songs to be played on every tour (from when it was released till 2015), and for good reason: it was always a crowd favorite, and who didn't clap their hands above their head along with Geddy during the chorus? When I first saw Rush in November 1991, I was not familiar with this song yet, and when it was played during the encore, I was out of my mind with giddiness of this new great song I was witnessing for the first time live. I was asking all of my friends after the show, "OMG, what was the name of that song where he was clapping his hands over his head?!?!"
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBinohXHLc
https://www.songfacts.com/facts/rush/the-spirit-of-radio
Bah. Good song. Great song, actually. But it won’t be in my top 10, most likely, because I am so damn sick of hearing it. I guess it could squeak into #9 or 10 for me depending on the day.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
My order is based on my personal liking. I don't care about importance or significance, which is why Working Man does not sniff the list. Haven't we already been over this?
I thought this might have been a situation where you like both songs equally but bumped Sawyer based on the significance. Based on the how you have ranked the songs so far, my gut feel was that your would like Spirit more than Sawyer.My order is based on my personal liking. I don't care about importance or significance, which is why Working Man does not sniff the list. Haven't we already been over this?
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I will do number 6 tonight and then the top 5 begins tomorrow.
6. Marathon (from the 1985 album Power Windows)
My favorite Rush song of the synth era, and my 6th favorite Rush song overall, is Marathon. Amazing song, with glorious, majestic and epic melodies. Not sure they ever wrote a chorus better than the one in this chorus (from a strictly vocal melody standpoint). The message of the song is pretty simple, about life being a marathon, not a sprint, yet Neil still manages to write some tremendous lyrics about the subject. If I had to rank songs by any artist based on how much I loved them after the first listen, this would be right near the top of the list. To call this an immediate grabber would be an understatement. It is a slight bummer that I never got to see the band play it when Geddy could do it justice vocally (the way he sang the chorus when they played it in 2010 was not great), but my love for the song is never-ending. Amazing song from a top 3 Rush record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kiz5jyG5j4
6. Marathon (from the 1985 album Power Windows)
My favorite Rush song of the synth era, and my 6th favorite Rush song overall, is Marathon. Amazing song, with glorious, majestic and epic melodies. Not sure they ever wrote a chorus better than the one in this chorus (from a strictly vocal melody standpoint). The message of the song is pretty simple, about life being a marathon, not a sprint, yet Neil still manages to write some tremendous lyrics about the subject. If I had to rank songs by any artist based on how much I loved them after the first listen, this would be right near the top of the list. To call this an immediate grabber would be an understatement. It is a slight bummer that I never got to see the band play it when Geddy could do it justice vocally (the way he sang the chorus when they played it in 2010 was not great), but my love for the song is never-ending. Amazing song from a top 3 Rush record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kiz5jyG5j4
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I probably do like them about equally (since is 7, the other 8), and if I did a ranking again in a month, The Spirit of Radio might be higher, but when I spitballed the list before starting this thread, I considered Tom Sawyer just a tad better. It is splitting hairs, really.
Well that's a surprise. A lot of classics falling out of the top 50. Probably wouldn't make my top 50, definitely not top 20.I will do number 6 tonight and then the top 5 begins tomorrow.
6. Marathon (from the 1985 album Power Windows)
My favorite Rush song of the synth era, and my 6th favorite Rush song overall, is Marathon. Amazing song, with glorious, majestic and epic melodies. Not sure they ever wrote a chorus better than the one in this chorus (from a strictly vocal melody standpoint). The message of the song is pretty simple, about life being a marathon, not a sprint, yet Neil still manages to write some tremendous lyrics about the subject. If I had to rank songs by any artist based on how much I loved them after the first listen, this would be right near the top of the list. To call this an immediate grabber would be an understatement. It is a slight bummer that I never got to see the band play it when Geddy could do it justice vocally (the way he sang the chorus when they played it in 2010 was not great), but my love for the song is never-ending. Amazing song from a top 3 Rush record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kiz5jyG5j4
joey
Footballguy
Really good song and agree about the catchiness of the chorus (and the whole song overall). And the fast 7/8 break is quintessential Rush. And, like BassNBrew, I’m a big surprised that this is the song that will knock some classics out of the top 10.I will do number 6 tonight and then the top 5 begins tomorrow.
6. Marathon (from the 1985 album Power Windows)
My favorite Rush song of the synth era, and my 6th favorite Rush song overall, is Marathon. Amazing song, with glorious, majestic and epic melodies. Not sure they ever wrote a chorus better than the one in this chorus (from a strictly vocal melody standpoint). The message of the song is pretty simple, about life being a marathon, not a sprint, yet Neil still manages to write some tremendous lyrics about the subject. If I had to rank songs by any artist based on how much I loved them after the first listen, this would be right near the top of the list. To call this an immediate grabber would be an understatement. It is a slight bummer that I never got to see the band play it when Geddy could do it justice vocally (the way he sang the chorus when they played it in 2010 was not great), but my love for the song is never-ending. Amazing song from a top 3 Rush record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kiz5jyG5j4
I keep saying I’ll post my top15-20 after you’re done but I honestly haven’t started it yet so I have no clue where I’ll end up. But odds are high that I’ll have 5 songs from MP, 3 from PW, and then a smattering from the others. I fear my list will end up being pretty chalk now that I think of it.
great work here and looking forward to the top 5!
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Caesar
Footballguy
This one surprises me, but in a good way. I mentioned this song earlier when talking about Territories, but with Territories being at 14, I had figured that was it for the album. Marathon is right there with Territories for me, so I don't have any issue with this being here.I will do number 6 tonight and then the top 5 begins tomorrow.
6. Marathon (from the 1985 album Power Windows)
My favorite Rush song of the synth era, and my 6th favorite Rush song overall, is Marathon. Amazing song, with glorious, majestic and epic melodies. Not sure they ever wrote a chorus better than the one in this chorus (from a strictly vocal melody standpoint). The message of the song is pretty simple, about life being a marathon, not a sprint, yet Neil still manages to write some tremendous lyrics about the subject. If I had to rank songs by any artist based on how much I loved them after the first listen, this would be right near the top of the list. To call this an immediate grabber would be an understatement. It is a slight bummer that I never got to see the band play it when Geddy could do it justice vocally (the way he sang the chorus when they played it in 2010 was not great), but my love for the song is never-ending. Amazing song from a top 3 Rush record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kiz5jyG5j4
I am glad the list isn't chalky. There are still a few that I am expecting to see, but I am not sure which ones are going to be left out at this point, and that makes it interesting.
jabarony
Footballguy
I've always been someone that music "grows on" That being said, I vividly remember being driven to school ~13 years old and hearing The Spirit of Radio for the first time. Halfway through I thought "This is the greatest song ever!!!" The DJ didn't say the name of the song, though I was pretty sure it was Rush. I spent the rest of the day chasing down that song title and purchasing Chronicles that evening.joey said:
This is the only song ever that hooked me like that.
Todem
Footballguy
We had off campus lunch when I was in high school. We had the 163rd street mall right across the street from our school (I went to North Miami Beach High School). So during lunch in the fall of 1985 on my lunch break I went to Specs music inside the mall and picked up Power Windows (On vinyl of course). BTW I still have all my original vinyl and still occasionally drop the needle in my man cave with headphones to listen to the warmth of records. I remember the summer of 85 and wearing out my cassette copy of Grace Under Pressure in summer camp up in Maine (Camp Wazyata). And reading an article about the upcoming Rush album Power Windows. The album cover grabbed me right away with it’s cold look. So back to that day. We drop the needle and proceed to get blown out of the water as The Big Money, Grand Designs and The Manhattan Project rumble my speakers.....reading along with the lyrics we come to Marathon.I will do number 6 tonight and then the top 5 begins tomorrow.
6. Marathon (from the 1985 album Power Windows)
My favorite Rush song of the synth era, and my 6th favorite Rush song overall, is Marathon. Amazing song, with glorious, majestic and epic melodies. Not sure they ever wrote a chorus better than the one in this chorus (from a strictly vocal melody standpoint). The message of the song is pretty simple, about life being a marathon, not a sprint, yet Neil still manages to write some tremendous lyrics about the subject. If I had to rank songs by any artist based on how much I loved them after the first listen, this would be right near the top of the list. To call this an immediate grabber would be an understatement. It is a slight bummer that I never got to see the band play it when Geddy could do it justice vocally (the way he sang the chorus when they played it in 2010 was not great), but my love for the song is never-ending. Amazing song from a top 3 Rush record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kiz5jyG5j4
Mind blown.
3 guys......writing a majestic song like this and hearing the real chorus they put together to accompany the outro chorus. I mean this was Rush......and they were reaching heights I never knew possible for a rock power trio. I loved what producer Peter Collins did for this band. This was a true proverbial shot in the arm that the band so desperately needed after going through a rough time with their mentor Terry Brown on Signals and then basically self producing Grace Under Pressure (Peter Henderson was just a great engineer for them in those sessions as been told in many stories about the making of that album). They needed fresh ideas, a different recording perspective and everything about Power Windows oozed progression. Even the way it was recorded and how things were approached.
Marathon is IMO the culmination of the synth era wrapped into 6 minutes of glorious perfection. Easily a top 5 song for me and making #6 for you GR I can tell you are a monster fan of the synth era like myself.
Such an inspiring song. And Alex’s guitar work and solo......my goodness. I still say his best and most innovative guitar work took place from 1980-1987. Just incredible.
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Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Hell yeah! Looking the list now, 17 of the 50 songs are from the synth era (1982-1987), and even that feels like I am short changing it a bit.
I listen to all eras of Rush, but the 1980-1987 window gets the biggest piece of the pie by a pretty good margin.
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Ghost Rider
Footballguy
5. Jacob's Ladder (from the 1980 album Permanent Waves)
Like the song itself, this one was a slow grower. I liked it at first, but it wasn't an instant favorite like many other Rush songs were. As I kept listening to it, though, it just keep getting better and eventually surpassed The Spirit of Radio (my initial favorite from the album) and Natural Science (my favorite for a few years) as being my favorite from PeW, and eventually a top 5 Rush tune. Everything about this song is awesome, from the opening bass notes to Alex's solo around the 1:50 mark to the atmospheric middle section to the slow climb of the ending to the bombast at the end. And I will admit that, as a professional air drummer, it took me a while to get the timing right of the ending, but I can nail it now almost every time. To say I was thrilled when this was played on the 2015 tour, for the first time since the early 80's, would be the understatement of the year. Incredible song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuKEp-ropCc
Like the song itself, this one was a slow grower. I liked it at first, but it wasn't an instant favorite like many other Rush songs were. As I kept listening to it, though, it just keep getting better and eventually surpassed The Spirit of Radio (my initial favorite from the album) and Natural Science (my favorite for a few years) as being my favorite from PeW, and eventually a top 5 Rush tune. Everything about this song is awesome, from the opening bass notes to Alex's solo around the 1:50 mark to the atmospheric middle section to the slow climb of the ending to the bombast at the end. And I will admit that, as a professional air drummer, it took me a while to get the timing right of the ending, but I can nail it now almost every time. To say I was thrilled when this was played on the 2015 tour, for the first time since the early 80's, would be the understatement of the year. Incredible song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuKEp-ropCc
Fiddles
Footballguy
Agree on a bunch of this. I feel like the main issue with VT beyond the sound was song length. That title track though I agree is so freaking good. Emotion off the charts.
Snakes and Arrows for me is the best album they've done since the 80s. I love this album front to back and most of it would be in my top 50. Not only did I connect with the music but the lyrics are masterful. I am really grateful we have these last 3 albums but especially this one.
Fiddles
Footballguy
Love this one especially live. Takes me back to my high school - a show of hands - years.Let the top 10 begin...
10. Mission (from the 1987 album Hold Your Fire)
What an amazing tune. This is another tune that wowed me from the start and was integral during my discovery phase as a Rush diehard. The whole song is great, but the last two minutes in particular is out of this world great, and I still want to smack them a little for fading out the song during Alex's awesome solo. Fortunately, the live version (link below) always saw the band bring the song to its true and glorious ending.
"It's cold comfort
To the ones without it
To know how they struggled
How they suffered about it
If their lives were exotic and strange
They would likely have gladly exchanged them
For something a little more plain
Maybe something a little more sane
We each pay a fabulous price
For our visions of paradise
But a spirit with a vision
Is a dream with a mission"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNn3zI2bCHw
zamboni
Footballguy
Nailed it. Actually heard the Exit Stage Left version on shuffle yesterday - awesome stuff.
Fiddles
Footballguy
OKaaay this one doesn't do much for me and is a skipper.9. Leave That Thing Alone (from the 1993 album Counterparts)
And here we have another song that wowed me on the first listen. I remember hearing this and thinking after the first listen that it was Alex's attempt at doing a guitar hero-type song, like the ones Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson did in the early 90's, but future listens revealed there was so much to it than that. As much as Alex owns it with that main melody and his killer solo, Geddy and Neil crush it as well, laying down a helluva groove. This packs an incredible punch for an instrumental that barely breaks the 4-minute mark. This is my favorite post-80's Rush song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbSltmTaK6Y
Fiddles
Footballguy
Loving all the PW tunes this high. Agree on top 3 album no doubt. The bass on this one hot damn and that middle section. What a songI will do number 6 tonight and then the top 5 begins tomorrow.
6. Marathon (from the 1985 album Power Windows)
My favorite Rush song of the synth era, and my 6th favorite Rush song overall, is Marathon. Amazing song, with glorious, majestic and epic melodies. Not sure they ever wrote a chorus better than the one in this chorus (from a strictly vocal melody standpoint). The message of the song is pretty simple, about life being a marathon, not a sprint, yet Neil still manages to write some tremendous lyrics about the subject. If I had to rank songs by any artist based on how much I loved them after the first listen, this would be right near the top of the list. To call this an immediate grabber would be an understatement. It is a slight bummer that I never got to see the band play it when Geddy could do it justice vocally (the way he sang the chorus when they played it in 2010 was not great), but my love for the song is never-ending. Amazing song from a top 3 Rush record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kiz5jyG5j4
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Snakes and Arrows is an odd one for me in that I think the first and last songs are both kind of weak, but the rest is all very good.
For sure. That extended little intro they did on that version was pretty sweet.
Fiddles
Footballguy
Very nice. The exit stage left version blew my mind when I first heard it. Just a masterful song on every level.
Todem
Footballguy
Jacobs Ladder.....another top 5 in my personal list.
This song had such a poignant effect on my own journey playing the guitar. The Exit Stage Left version simply blew my mind the first time I heard it. And the song has aged so well. I was literally in tears when they began the song on R40.....with my son we both were elated.
This was the one absolute bucket list song that I just had to hear live.....and they f***ing nailed it......nailed it on R40. It was the highlight of the set list for many of us....FACT.
This song had such a poignant effect on my own journey playing the guitar. The Exit Stage Left version simply blew my mind the first time I heard it. And the song has aged so well. I was literally in tears when they began the song on R40.....with my son we both were elated.
This was the one absolute bucket list song that I just had to hear live.....and they f***ing nailed it......nailed it on R40. It was the highlight of the set list for many of us....FACT.
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Caesar
Footballguy
I may be in the minority, but I actually prefer Where's My Thing? to Leave That Thing Alone.
Fiddles
Footballguy
Todem
Footballguy
Both are distinctly different. I love them both. I love Wheres My Thing sci fi spacey sound and Neils precision drumming. Such a great song. Then you have WHere’s My Thing which is a Tour De Force for all three of them. Alex especially......such an incredibly sonic powerhouse instrumental.
So good. Now we're talking. This is my #2 or #3, depending on my mood if I want to listen to a seven minute song or a 21-minute song suite...
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Where's My Thing is pretty great as well; I loved seeing it return on the CA tour. Just too many great songs to fit them all in a top 50.
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joey
Footballguy
The end third of Jacob's Ladder is a 7/8 time signature tour de force. Love this tune though it’s not this high on my list because Rush had the never to write so many amazing songs. 
and there are so few lyric in this song overall. I never really realized that til just listening to this now and then looking up the lyrics. Panits such an amazing picture in so few words and let’s the music do most of the talking.
and there are so few lyric in this song overall. I never really realized that til just listening to this now and then looking up the lyrics. Panits such an amazing picture in so few words and let’s the music do most of the talking.
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