Count me in since 1978, and now Im 65..ssamething I guess:-). The only music I basically listen to these days other then IRON MAIDEN. Well 80-20 in favor of The Irons!
52 seen em in St Louis, summer of 92 june 12 on the Roll The Bones tour...In an outdoor seated area on a beautiful summer evening. Not too hot or cold, drove from Peoria IL to St.Louis with my buddy George..Kinda odd they had Mr.Big open for them. I remember them playing this song...Wish I could rewind the clock 🕒
yeah-huge neil fan here-also might include ginger baker and jim fox from the james gang in that class as well-jim is the only one left now at 72 yrs.old
+Collin Campbell I'd have to disagree with you about the quality of Presto. I think it's easily their second worst album. It held the title until Snakes & Arrows came out. Yechhhhh.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard a band more “on the same page” than Rush. In such complete and total unity of sound and purpose between the three legendary players. Each song is just beautiful to experience…
Dude. I love Alex’s playing in the early 80’s. Actually love all his playing but I am a sucker for that early 80’s sound. Andy summers had the same sound in a lot of ways.
@@rbjax2001 '81 was my favorite year of rush. Moving Pictures & Exit Stage Left was a period where Alex began using a little more Fender guitars while getting the best imo sounds out of Gibsons I've ever heard. It was that in between period after the minimalistic guitar/Amp setup and before the synth heavy / polished effects precessors sounds. I liked all three but prefer that goldilocks 1977-81 period.
To understand the literal meaning of the term, 30+ years later, this might help: "The Distant Early Warning Line, also known as the DEW Line or Early Warning Line, was a system of radar stations in the northern Arctic region of Canada, with additional stations along the north coast and Aleutian Islands of Alaska (see Project Stretchout and Project Bluegrass), in addition to the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland. It was set up to detect incoming bombers of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and provide early warning of any sea-and-land invasion." (Wikipedia)
Look for truth in the lyrics: An ill wind comes arising Across the cities of the plain There’s no swimming in the heavy water - No singing in the acid rain Red alert Red alert It’s so hard to stay together Passing through revolving doors We need someone to talk to And someone to sweep the floors - Incomplete Incomplete The world weighs on my shoulders But what am I to do? You sometimes drive me crazy - But I worry about you I know it makes on difference To what you’re going through But I see the tip of the iceberg - And I worry about you… Cruising under your radar Watching from satellites Take a page from the red book - Keep them in your sights Red alert Red alert Left and rights of passage Black and whites of youth Who can face the knowledge That the truth is not the truth? Obsolete Absolute Absalom Absalom
What many fail to realize is as a Rhythm guitarist he is very advanced and never creates anything but exiting ideas and fills in a lot of space . He never needed to have crazy extended soloing to prove he is a master musician but I do wish some solos with that guitar tone in the 80’s were extended a few more bars lol including marathon where he could have really went wild . Alex always will be a hero of mine as Geddy and Neil will
I don't think he finds music practical. He listens to Bach and Mozart ironically when he's doing chores, just because there's good science behind it's benefits on the mind.
Follow the guitar the whole way thru: dominant, driven, melodic, builds and releases tension, it tells a story. His playing is on a different level than most rock guitarists, he is so underrated.
Same, and I swear I get something new out of their songs whenever I hear them. THAT, to me, is the measure of great music. Proud to call them Canadian!
+Mabase You are so right.Grace Under Pressure introduced me to Rush at the tender age of 18 (I'm 49 now)and Power Windows has my all time fav track on it Marathon.Been to see them twice at the 02 because of those two albums and they were fantastic both times.
What an angel might sing to a mortal -- "The world weighs on my shoulders -- but what am I to do? ...I know it makes no difference to what you're going through, but I see the tip of the iceberg and I worry about you." Keep your eyes to the skies, good people. One of the most dynamic and thought-provoking Rock tunes -- ever.
"The world weighs on my shoulders, but what am I to do?" RUSH knows. The Muse who inspired 2112, Anthem, Free Will, and Tom Sawyer told them.... Shrug.
Yes! Rush, and Neil Peart in particular, aren't recognized enough for their brilliant, meaningful lyrics, where they did deliver anyway. (Not sure if Neil was a contributing lyric writer on this song or not, but know many other's he did) May you be at restful peace forever with your family Mr. Peart!!
Rush is one of those unique bands with a unique sound an doesn't appeal to most hard rock/prog rock fans. In the 80's, liking Rush often got you labeled as a nerd or egg head, and back then I couldn't figure out why. Sure, I was isolated a bit for loving Rush, but they gave me a confidence and strength that I never knew I had, because I loved Rush, but couldn't care less about being popular. Once I heard "Subdivisions", as a kid; I was hooked.
When I was 17, I got to see them for the first time at MSG, NYC in 82 during Signals. Before I got there, I had NO clue what songs they did. Then, by the time the concert was over, it was as if I had an epiphany and saw them 7 more times to include R40. RIP Neil, you crafted so many greats with your pals. You'll never be forgotten.
Didn't know that Geddy was Jewish. Thank you for pointing that out. His parents were holocaust survivors, which I also didn't know. Wow. I always did like the ending of this song: "Absalom Absalom Absalom" Now I have a better idea where that came from.
I have too many "favorite"Rush songs so I will list a few of my First favorite...I lived ,I think I'm going bald ,working man ,how can you argue with closer to the heart...cant forget that the oaks can't help their problems,they like they're made.why can't the maples be happy in our shade??(the trees)thank God I saw four shows ...thanx guys for 45-50 years musical perfection at so many different levels...RIP Neil
Thank you Neil. I’ll never forget playing air drums as a 13 year old boy pretending I’m in front of 40,000 fans while listening to “Exit Stage Left”. I’m so heartbroken. I pray you are at peace with your wife & daughter
The first time I went to Montana I finally realized what they meant about 'big sky'. The first time I heard rush I understood 'big music'. These three gentlemen captured lightning in a bottle. God put them together.
I remember driving towards Montana from Idaho and saying to my wife, "What does big sky even mean? The sky is the same size everywhere. It's visually even bigger when there aren't any mountains blocking it..." That lasted about 30 minutes of actually being in Montana haha
There is no comparison or equal. Neil Peart never had any real peers or equal as a drummer. He was lightyears ahead of everyone including John Bonham, who couldn't carry Neil's jockstrap.
I can remember how cool Distant Early Warning was when it debuted on MTV We all cut our hair short on top with a tail that summer to look like Neil Peart.
I remember trying to make a 📼 recording of all the Rush videos on MTV, I had sit around and wait for a video so I could record it..... that's when MTV played nothing but music videos. Now all I have to do is pull them up on CZcams to get my Rush fix.
Masterpiece 💫✨️
I’ve been a fan since ‘76 and I’m
63 and still a fan.
Count me in since 1978, and now Im 65..ssamething I guess:-). The only music I basically listen to these days other then IRON MAIDEN. Well 80-20 in favor of The Irons!
Moon, Peart, McBrain. Enough said
Don't leave me out,..fan since 80 and still is,.. this is one of my favorite album,...60 yrs young and still RUSH💪🏾
52 seen em in St Louis, summer of 92 june 12 on the Roll The Bones tour...In an outdoor seated area on a beautiful summer evening. Not too hot or cold, drove from Peoria IL to St.Louis with my buddy George..Kinda odd they had Mr.Big open for them. I remember them playing this song...Wish I could rewind the clock 🕒
One of their criminally underrated songs
I agree
Nothing they do is underrated. Everything they do is a masterpiece.
Grace Under Pressure is underrated.
My favorite rush song!
It was all over MTV at the time
RIP To Neil Peart The Greatest Drummer Of All Time In Rock History.
yeah-huge neil fan here-also might include ginger baker and jim fox from the james gang in that class as well-jim is the only one left now at 72 yrs.old
aitech nasus Not the greatest, but definitely in the top 10.
Yes, the greatest of all
I love Neil. He's in my top 5 favorite drummers along with Bill Ward, Cozy Powell, Phil Collins and Bill Bruford.
@@thewal1ofsleep Bill ward??? No, man!
It still sounds fresh today ❤😊
Rush gets never old. 40 Years old this song, unbelievable ❤
It does
I love Rush
Never judge a RUSH album against another. They are all works of art at different stages of their careers.
That's what makes Rush the undisputed masters of prog!! No two albums are the same!
Well said
Except Presto....that one can stay in a closet. :)
Well albums are one thing, individual songs... like Virtuality 😣🙄😣 that are painful to listen to, are quite another!
Agreed
Rush's "Grace Under Pressure" album has aged very gracefully.
Most musically talented rock band of all time
Seriously. Every single one of them was just incredibly phenomenal. It's hard to even put into words.
Yes. They were so good.
@@davegto67 Indeed, Yes were so good. :-) I love both bands.
close but no cigar. Listen to steely dan
just geddy lee doing vocals, bass, keyboard, and amplifier
Amplifier my favorite instrument 🗿
Ironically geddy was one of the first bass players to stop using traditional amps on stage
@@FarewelltokingzLOL
Alex’s compositional genius on full display in this song.
RIP Neil. A huge loss to Canada and the world. Exit the Warrior!
Nice! Neil was one of thee very, very best...
Rush performing.... they are missed!!!!
'When I heard that you were gone, I felt a shadow cross my heart.'
Three years ago today…feels as though he’s been gone a lifetime. Rest up, legend. 🙏🏻♥️
RIP Neil Peart, 1952-2020. There have been many great drummers- and then there was Neil.
Gone too soon. RIP, NEAL PERT.
RIP Professor.
What a tough and talented man he was... A true Canadian!
"Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer"!
My favorite rock drumming is Clive Burr, the first 3 iron maiden albums, hes friggin intense.
To all those who say that this Rush video is bad, remember...
"Rush" and "bad" can never be in the same sentence :)
Herald Yoman The album "Presto" proved you wrong.
Pedro Calmon well I suppose the loophole is that Presto is a "bad-ass album."
Herald Yoman And it's the 80's. Videos like this were popular.
+Pedro Calmon Presto was good. I'd say you're on drugs, but even people stoned out of their minds can appreciate Rush in it's entirety.
+Collin Campbell I'd have to disagree with you about the quality of Presto. I think it's easily their second worst album. It held the title until Snakes & Arrows came out. Yechhhhh.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard a band more “on the same page” than Rush. In such complete and total unity of sound and purpose between the three legendary players. Each song is just beautiful to experience…
My god, Alex's playing and tone gives me chills. His sound on this is the holy grail for me.
U cudnt be more right about that! Epic!
Dude. I love Alex’s playing in the early 80’s. Actually love all his playing but I am a sucker for that early 80’s sound. Andy summers had the same sound in a lot of ways.
He's the best. Have you seen Come on Children (1973)? He's but a young lad in that
@@rbjax2001 '81 was my favorite year of rush. Moving Pictures & Exit Stage Left was a period where Alex began using a little more Fender guitars while getting the best imo sounds out of Gibsons I've ever heard. It was that in between period after the minimalistic guitar/Amp setup and before the synth heavy / polished effects precessors sounds. I liked all three but prefer that goldilocks 1977-81 period.
For me, one of his best albums along with maybe Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures...
How could a three-man band be so AWESOME???
They were all the best of their ability in their musical position. Geddy Lee, Neil Peary and Alex Lifeson.
Primus, The Police, and Rush
@@willbracken2367 motorhead, nirvana, muse...
Easy. You RUSH into it
They’re no Rush, but don’t forget another great three-man Canadian band, Triumph.
I am a Canadian and I approve this message.
My Brothers from another Mother ..I'm From America
Geddy Lee doing Canada proud with a FINE hockey-hair mullet for the ages.
I'm so sad that version of Canada is all but dead...
@@AUniqueHandleName444dead and gone. Thanks to Globalism
Neil’s is pretty banging as well
It does not get any more 1984 than this. The defining music video.
So '84. I so this those days.
To understand the literal meaning of the term, 30+ years later, this might help:
"The Distant Early Warning Line, also known as the DEW Line or Early Warning Line, was a system of radar stations in the northern Arctic region of Canada, with additional stations along the north coast and Aleutian Islands of Alaska (see Project Stretchout and Project Bluegrass), in addition to the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland. It was set up to detect incoming bombers of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and provide early warning of any sea-and-land invasion." (Wikipedia)
This is My Rush Album. First Rush Concert.🤗🤗🤗
RUSH is the perfect example of the type of music we would get so much more of if the music industry weren't such an ungodly disaster.
so true
What a load of crap.
Clinical and sterile and contrived music is terrible, that's why I despise RUSH.
@@alanstrom2221 then why are you here
you've just shown your taste and lack of intelligence, my guess. is your opinion of a good band is poison or night ranger
Look for truth in the lyrics:
An ill wind comes arising
Across the cities of the plain
There’s no swimming in the heavy water -
No singing in the acid rain
Red alert
Red alert
It’s so hard to stay together
Passing through revolving doors
We need someone to talk to
And someone to sweep the floors -
Incomplete
Incomplete
The world weighs on my shoulders
But what am I to do?
You sometimes drive me crazy -
But I worry about you
I know it makes on difference
To what you’re going through
But I see the tip of the iceberg -
And I worry about you…
Cruising under your radar
Watching from satellites
Take a page from the red book -
Keep them in your sights
Red alert
Red alert
Left and rights of passage
Black and whites of youth
Who can face the knowledge
That the truth is not the truth?
Obsolete
Absolute
Absalom
Absalom
One of the most underrated guitarists ever. Boy can play!
Trevin Larkin alexxxx
Definitely underrated. His solos are something to behold
Ed Van Halen agrees as well
To think Alex and Geddy started this in high school....Imo the best 3 piece band in the world
What many fail to realize is as a Rhythm guitarist he is very advanced and never creates anything but exiting ideas and fills in a lot of space . He never needed to have crazy extended soloing to prove he is a master musician but I do wish some solos with that guitar tone in the 80’s were extended a few more bars lol including marathon where he could have really went wild . Alex always will be a hero of mine as Geddy and Neil will
"you sometimes drive me crazy, but i worry about you" 🎶
My favorite Rush album.
Sheldon Cooper would love Rush ❤😂Anyone else agree???
I think he'd love it 😂
Omg yes I agree
I don't think he finds music practical. He listens to Bach and Mozart ironically when he's doing chores, just because there's good science behind it's benefits on the mind.
Follow the guitar the whole way thru: dominant, driven, melodic, builds and releases tension, it tells a story. His playing is on a different level than most rock guitarists, he is so underrated.
Lifesons guitar does add unequalled atmospherics.. think red barchetta witch hunt subdivisions.. you are literally in the movie.
I agree. This has Always been one of my Favorite works from Alex. He simply Owns this song...👏👏👏
He might actually be the best guitarist ever and sadly, but definitely, hes the most underrated and underappreciated...
In some instrumental ways hes actually the best electric ever > 3:01
Not under-rated by me!
I remember when this came out, couldn’t stop listening to this whole album. The best TRIO!!
Great to see Neil in top form,never knew him personally but still miss him.
Cool suit that Alex is wearing here. He looks great in it!
“Suddenly, you were gone, from all the lives you left your mark upon.”
-Afterimage
I'll miss you my strangest friend. My mentor . . RIP Neil . .
I feel the way you would
@@BollyBibby I have memory and awareness. But I have no shape or form.
I can only possibly fathom the lyrics Neil came up with in his final moments
im very young, only 14, but my dad turned me on to Rush and they already mean the world to me. im trying to learn their songs on guitar...
Alex's guitar work on Grace under Pressure is amazing 👍 This is one of my favorite albums from their "keyboard" Era.
Absolutely RIP Neil!! Been a Rush fan since 87. I'm 54 now and still listen to them!!
Rock on!🖖
King of Rock music
I do not often watch music videos, but one can feel the energy when Lifeson and Lee turn to each other. Neil Peart gets into it.
1984. What great memories.
this band is unrivaled
Geddy may not be screaming and there may be synth, but this is one of their heaviest rocking songs in my opinion.
My first Rush album... Fly by Night, I was 15..now I'm 58 and Rush still Rules!!!!!
What a load of crap.
Clinical and sterile and contrived music is terrible, that's why I despise RUSH.
@@alanstrom2221 you live a sad life then! Rush is amazing
@@alanstrom2221 Than why are you here? Dumbask
1984 was a really good year for music.
I loved this song, it saved me from suicide attempt early. Rest in peace Rutsey, I admire you from the depth of my drummer soul
Rutsey?
LOVE YOU FRIEND. NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!! 🖤💜
@tzt1182 Yes, both drummers of Rush died 😢
Song's awesome and the video is incredible
RIP neil peart. Thanks for everything!
Rush is my favourite band of all times. I never get bored of listening to Rush.
Same, and I swear I get something new out of their songs whenever I hear them. THAT, to me, is the measure of great music. Proud to call them Canadian!
Deliriomind
Amen..best band ever.
To think some people would choose lil' (insert stupid title here) over this amazing band.
Mine too they are the best band ever
Seen them 34 times
Grace Under Pressure and Power Windows don't get the love they deserve.
your right engi
+Mabase Ironic how another user of tf2 knows of rush's work
+Toasty Engineer well he is the engineer
+Mabase You are so right.Grace Under Pressure introduced me to Rush at the tender age of 18 (I'm 49 now)and Power Windows has my all time fav track on it Marathon.Been to see them twice at the 02 because of those two albums and they were fantastic both times.
+Toasty Engineer I was just thinking that!
Saddened to hear of the death of Neil Peart. One of the greatest drummers of all time. RIP Neil.
One of the best lyricists also
Rush's best song melodically.
Geddy Lee would make anyone want to be a bass player
He certainly did for my husband! ;)
What an angel might sing to a mortal -- "The world weighs on my shoulders -- but what am I to do? ...I know it makes no difference to what you're going through, but I see the tip of the iceberg and I worry about you." Keep your eyes to the skies, good people. One of the most dynamic and thought-provoking Rock tunes -- ever.
"The world weighs on my shoulders, but what am I to do?"
RUSH knows. The Muse who inspired 2112, Anthem, Free Will, and Tom Sawyer told them....
Shrug.
@@cedk144 What total bullshit. The ignorance about lyrically thought out music is strong with rand-fanboys
Or a Canadian to an American.
Well stated! This song (along with many of their works and their lyrical messages) really touches my heart..
Yes! Rush, and Neil Peart in particular, aren't recognized enough for their brilliant, meaningful lyrics, where they did deliver anyway. (Not sure if Neil was a contributing lyric writer on this song or not, but know many other's he did) May you be at restful peace forever with your family Mr. Peart!!
Never forget Neil Peart... He is (was) a force of nature... Miss him... 🙏❤🥁🪘
RIP Neil Peart..❤🤘
I'll be listening to Rush till I'm in the ground and if I had my choice I'd still be listening to them after.
RUSH is another nameof "perfection"
Mr Peart hit those drums full force even when “drum synching” for a video shoot. Look at how he it those fills. Unreal.
RIP Neil 😢🥁🕯 This is one of my top 10 favorite rock songs of all time.
It does not get any better than this! 3 Of the most incredibly talented musicians ever!
Still impossible to believe that he is gone.
***R.I.P. "THE PROFESSOR" NEIL ELLWOOD PEART 09/12/1952 - 01/07/2020***
That Red Kit.....
Thank you Neil!!!!
Rush is one of those unique bands with a unique sound an doesn't appeal to most hard rock/prog rock fans. In the 80's, liking Rush often got you labeled as a nerd or egg head, and back then I couldn't figure out why. Sure, I was isolated a bit for loving Rush, but they gave me a confidence and strength that I never knew I had, because I loved Rush, but couldn't care less about being popular. Once I heard "Subdivisions", as a kid; I was hooked.
When I was 17, I got to see them for the first time at MSG, NYC in 82 during Signals. Before I got there, I had NO clue what songs they did. Then, by the time the concert was over, it was as if I had an epiphany and saw them 7 more times to include R40. RIP Neil, you crafted so many greats with your pals. You'll never be forgotten.
R.I.P. Neil.
I am 69 years old, love Rush! Great band! Geddy, little jewish man, you made great music! RIP Neil!
Didn't know that Geddy was Jewish. Thank you for pointing that out. His parents were holocaust survivors, which I also didn't know. Wow. I always did like the ending of this song:
"Absalom
Absalom
Absalom"
Now I have a better idea where that came from.
@@Jorge-mg7or Red Sector A literally talks about the holocaust
I have too many "favorite"Rush songs so I will list a few of my First favorite...I lived ,I think I'm going bald ,working man ,how can you argue with closer to the heart...cant forget that the oaks can't help their problems,they like they're made.why can't the maples be happy in our shade??(the trees)thank God I saw four shows ...thanx guys for 45-50 years musical perfection at so many different levels...RIP Neil
Thank you Neil. I’ll never forget playing air drums as a 13 year old boy pretending I’m in front of 40,000 fans while listening to “Exit Stage Left”. I’m so heartbroken. I pray you are at peace with your wife & daughter
The first time I went to Montana I finally realized what they meant about 'big sky'. The first time I heard rush I understood 'big music'. These three gentlemen captured lightning in a bottle. God put them together.
Without a doubt!!
I remember driving towards Montana from Idaho and saying to my wife, "What does big sky even mean? The sky is the same size everywhere. It's visually even bigger when there aren't any mountains blocking it..."
That lasted about 30 minutes of actually being in Montana haha
R.I.P Mr.Peart...a legend 😔🥁🍻💔
There is no comparison or equal. Neil Peart never had any real peers or equal as a drummer. He was lightyears ahead of everyone including John Bonham, who couldn't carry Neil's jockstrap.
One of my favorite Rush videos and songs RIP Neil
Rush is timeless. In 50 years from now they will be up to the date
True, they are way ahead of their time ❤
Lifeson's shimmering chords make this song the powerhouse that it is.
The drums in this is what I love!
That bassline though... the 3 wizards at work! Amazing tune
No doubt I agree!
I agree! Alex is a guitar god. . .
Defiantly an Andy summers inspired song
Incredible song. It still gives me chills every time
Outstanding, I love RUSH 💯💯💯
RIP Neil thank you for the music
❤❤❤, song is unfortunately BECOMING!!!
Great classic 👌 😊
I can remember how cool Distant Early Warning was when it debuted on MTV We all cut our hair short on top with a tail that summer to look like Neil Peart.
Rest easy Neil
I remember trying to make a 📼 recording of all the Rush videos on MTV, I had sit around and wait for a video so I could record it..... that's when MTV played nothing but music videos. Now all I have to do is pull them up on CZcams to get my Rush fix.
Words and meaning rings true today as strongly as when they wrote it. Such great storytellers and prophets alike. RIP Neil.
That period they were somewhere between science fiction&military industrial commentary.
this guys will never sound OBSOLETE, simply amazing, cannot stop listening
ŔIP LEGEND !! Thanks for raising me
RIP Neil. Thank you for my childhood/teenage memories. 💔😪
Rush's videos are as horrendous as their songs are masterful.
Right
How can you not love that drumming!
MASTERPIECE!
Look at the date it was posted
+McBagey 3spooky5me
LOL
21/12/2012. lol
all of their videos were posted on that day
what so special about that date?
RIP Neil!
Loved this whole album! ❤
My favorite Rush song
The lyrics from Pert, not even mentioning his phenomenal drumming makes Rush an exceptional band.
Super killer song.
The flow is just awesome 👌
Not one of the most popular Rush songs but definitely one of my favorites of all time 👍
Love this song so much...powerful. Absalom absalom absalom...
Love 80s Rush. RIP Neil.
so MTV and so 80s! gotta love it! RUSH forever!
nowadays MTV SUCKS! With shows like "pregnant at 16" it just went completely out of order.
Hey buddy, haha, nice picture.
R.I.P. Neil. 😥
Child in video is a great actor!!!!
Ima Rushian! Through & Through ❤ Was raised on Rush by my Rushian father!