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Retrospective I
''Retrospective I: 1974 to 1980'' is a compilation album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). The album features songs from the first decade of the band. The set is not in chronological order. This compilation album is now disc one of the 2006 Rush compilation album '' Gold'', with "Something for Nothing" replaced by "Working Man". Cover art was painted by Canadian artist Dan Hudson. Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road (Chapter 5) Track listing Personnel * Geddy Lee – bass guitars, vocals, synthesizers * Alex Lifeson – electric and acoustic guitars * Neil Peart – drums, percussion, lyricist *John Rutsey – drums on "Finding My Way" See also * Retrospective II ''Retrospective II: 1981 to 1987'' is a compilation album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). The album features songs from the second decade of the band. This compilation album is now disc two of the 2006 Rush com ... * Gold * Retr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retrospective II
''Retrospective II: 1981 to 1987'' is a compilation album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). The album features songs from the second decade of the band. This compilation album is now disc two of the 2006 Rush compilation album ''Gold''. Track listing Personnel *Geddy Lee – bass guitars, synthesizers, vocals *Alex Lifeson – electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers *Neil Peart – drums, percussion, electronic percussion, lyricist See also * Retrospective I * Gold Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au (from la, aurum) and atomic number 79. This makes it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally. It is a bright, slightly orange-yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile met ... * Retrospective III: 1989–2008 References {{Authority control 1997 compilation albums Anthem Records compilation albums Rush (band) compilation albums Mercury Records compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush (band)
Rush was a Canadian rock band formed in 1968 in Toronto, that was comprised primarily of Geddy Lee (bass, vocals), Alex Lifeson (guitar), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion, lyricist). The band formed in Toronto in 1968 by Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey, and bass guitarist/vocalist Jeff Jones, who was immediately replaced by Lee. After Lee joined, the band went through several lineup configurations before arriving at its classic power trio lineup with the addition of Peart in July 1974, who replaced Rutsey four months after the release of their 1974 self-titled debut album; this lineup remained intact for the remainder of the band's career. Rush achieved commercial success in the 1970s with '' Fly by Night'' (1975), '' 2112'' (1976), ''A Farewell to Kings'' (1977) and '' Hemispheres'' (1978). The band's popularity continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with albums charting highly in Canada, the US and the UK, including '' Permanent Waves'' (1980), '' Moving Pictures'' (1981) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 In Music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997. Specific locations * 1997 in British music * 1997 in Norwegian music Specific genres * 1997 in classical music * 1997 in country music * 1997 in heavy metal music * 1997 in hip hop music *1997 in Latin music *1997 in jazz Events January *January 1 – Townes Van Zandt dies of a cardiac arrythmia. *January 6 – Scottish band Texas release first single, "Say What You Want" from their 6× Platinum album "White on Blonde" *January 7 – The Spice Girls release their debut single, "Wannabe" in the U.S. and premiere the music video eighteen days later. *January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, with the opening act Placebo. Proceeds from the concert went to the Save the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caress Of Steel
''Caress of Steel'' is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on September 24, 1975, by Mercury Records. It marked a development in the group's sound, moving from the blues-based hard rock style of their debut towards progressive rock. The shift proved to be a commercial and critical nadir for Rush, however, as the album's darker sound and fantastical compositions initially failed to find an audience and confused some of the band's peers, while poor sales put the band in danger of being dropped by Mercury. Despite being more positively viewed by the band's fans in retrospect, ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' noted that the album is still considered "the black sheep of their catalog". Background and recording By mid-1975, Rush had stabilised with a line-up of guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, and drummer and primary lyricist Neil Peart, who had joined the group in 1974. They released '' Fly by Night'' (1975), which marked Rush's first foray into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bastille Day (song)
"Bastille Day" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush, and is the opening track from their third album, ''Caress of Steel''. Like most Rush songs, the music was written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and the lyrics by Neil Peart. The song uses the storming of the Bastille, which began the French Revolution, as an allegory for revolutionary fervor needed in the struggle against tyrannical government. "Bastille Day" was played as the opening number at Rush's concerts for several years following its release. Live versions of the song appear on the albums ''All the World's a Stage'' and '' Different Stages''. The last time it was performed live was in 1981, but an instrumental section was played during the '' R30 Tour'' as part of the " R30 Overture," which opened concerts on that tour. Progressive metal band Dream Theater, originally known as "Majesty," took their original name from founding drummer Mike Portnoy's description of the ending of "Bastille Day" as "majestic." Person ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Farewell To Kings
''A Farewell to Kings'' is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in September 1977 by Anthem Records. After touring their previous album '' 2112'' (1976), which saw the group reach a new critical and commercial peak, they started work on a follow-up. They decided to record at Rockfield Studios in Wales, the first time Rush recorded an album outside of Toronto. The band expanded their sound with each member playing new instruments that he had not previously used, and recorded a mix of concise and long songs. ''A Farewell to Kings'' reached No. 11 in Canada and helped the group to continue to expand its audience internationally, reaching inside the top-40 in the UK and the US for the first time. "Closer to the Heart" was released as the album's first single, which reached No. 36 in the UK. Rush toured in support of the album from August 1977 to June 1978. The tour saw the band headline major venues across Canada and play in the UK. Background and recording ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xanadu (Rush Song)
"Xanadu" is a song by the Canadian progressive rock band Rush from their 1977 album '' A Farewell to Kings''. It is approximately eleven minutes long, beginning with a five-minute-long instrumental section before transitioning to a narrative written by Neil Peart, which in turn was inspired by the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem ''Kubla Khan''. Lyrics In Peart's lyrics, the narrator describes searching for a place called "Xanadu" that will grant him immortality. After succeeding in this quest, a thousand years pass, and the narrator is left "waiting for the world to end", describing himself as "a mad immortal man". The song is based on the poem Kubla Khan written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Although the song does not explicitly state where "Xanadu" is, references to ''Kubla Khan'' imply that it is a mythical place based on Shangdu, the historical summer capital of the Mongol Empire. Music "Xanadu" is the first Rush song in which synthesizers play an integral part. Unlike the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freewill (song)
"Freewill" is the second track on the 1980 album ''Permanent Waves'' by Canadian progressive rock band Rush. The song's music was composed by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and its lyrics written by Neil Peart. In a 2016 review of Rush discography for Ultimate Classic Rock, Eduardo Rivadavia described "Freewill" as a "cerebral but remarkably radio-friendly" song. Lee has stated that the final verse of "Freewill" is at the highest part of his vocal range. The song is included in several of the band's compilation albums, including '' Retrospective I'', '' The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974–1987'', ''Gold'', and ''Time Stand Still: The Collection''. It is now a staple of album-oriented rock stations. It was one of six songs in Rush's set for the Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto (colloquially referred to as "SARStock"). Production In mid-July 1979, the band began writing songs for ''Permanent Waves'', with "Freewill" completed within the first few days. An early version of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2112 (album)
''2112'' (pronounced "twenty-one twelve") is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on 1 April 1976 (or March 1976, according to some sources) by Anthem Records. Rush finished touring for their unsuccessful previous album ''Caress of Steel'' in early 1976. The band was in financial hardship due to the album's disappointing sales, unfavourable critical reception, and a decline in attendance at its shows. The band's international label, Mercury Records, considered dropping Rush but granted the band one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. Though the label demanded more commercial material, the band decided to continue developing its progressive rock sound. ''2112'' was recorded in February 1976 in Toronto with regular producer Terry Brown. Its centerpiece is the 20-minute title track, a futuristic science-fiction song that takes up the entire first side of the album. There are five individual tracks on side two. ''2112'' was release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemispheres (Rush Album)
''Hemispheres'' is the sixth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in October 1978 by Anthem Records. After touring to support the band's previous release, ''A Farewell to Kings'', during which the group gained popularity in the UK, Rush started work on their next album. As with the band's previous studio album, ''Hemispheres'' was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire and Trident Studios in London with longtime engineer and arranger, Terry Brown. Rush continued its progressive rock sound with the side-long " Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres" and the nine-minute instrumental "La Villa Strangiato". ''Hemispheres'' received acclaim from music critics. It reached number 14 in Canada and the UK, and number 41 in the United States. The album's two shorter tracks, " Circumstances" and " The Trees" were released as singles in early 1979. In 1993, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling one million copies. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trees (Rush Song)
"The Trees" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush, from its 1978 album '' Hemispheres''. The song is also featured on many of Rush's compilation albums, and was long a staple of the band's live performances. On the live album '' Exit...Stage Left'', the song features an extended acoustic guitar introduction titled " Broon's Bane." ''Rolling Stone'' readers voted the song number 8 on the list of the 10 best Rush songs. Live365 ranked it the tenth best Rush song. ''Classic Rock'' readers voted "The Trees" the band's 11th best song. Lyrics The lyrics relate a short story about a conflict between maple and oak trees in a forest. The maple trees want more sunlight, but the oak trees are too tall. In the end, "the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw." Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart was asked in the April/May 1980 issue of the magazine ''Modern Drummer'' if there was a message in the lyrics, to which he replied, "No. It was just a flash. I was working on an enti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Permanent Waves
''Permanent Waves'' is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released January 14, 1980, through Anthem Records. After touring to support their previous album, '' Hemispheres'' (1978), the band began working on new material for a follow-up in July 1979. This material showed a shift in the group's sound towards more concise arrangements and radio-friendly songs (such as " The Spirit of Radio" and " Freewill"), though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident on "Jacob's Ladder" and the nine-minute closer " Natural Science." Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee also employed a more restrained vocal delivery compared to previous albums. ''Permanent Waves'' was recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec with production handled by the group and Terry Brown. ''Permanent Waves'' received a mostly positive reception from critics, and became the band's most successful album at the time of its release, reaching No.3 in Canada and the UK and No.4 in the United States. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
