Rush - Available Light

Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their current form when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first U.S. tour.

Since the release of the band's self-titled debut album in March 1974, Rush has become known for the instrumental skills of its members, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and libertarian philosophy, as well as addressing humanitarian, social, emotional, and environmental concerns.

Musically, Rush's style has evolved over the years, beginning in the vein of blues-inspired heavy metal on their first albums, then encompassing hard rock, progressive rock, and a period dominated by synthesizers. They have influenced various musical artists, including Metallica, and The Smashing Pumpkins as well as progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater, Primus, and Symphony X.

Rush has won a number of Juno Awards, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994. Over their careers, the members of Rush have been acknowledged as some of the most proficient players on their respective instruments, with each band member winning several awards in magazine readers' polls. As a group, Rush possesses 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records. According to the RIAA, Rush's sales statistics also place them fourth behind The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band. Rush also ranks 79th in U.S. album sales with 25 million units. Although total worldwide album sales are not calculated by any single entity, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rush's total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units.
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[PBUDAY88]

VERY SAD..As many RUSH fans may not know this is truly one of the best songs they made.Listen to the whole song please.

[beerjitsu]

One of Geddie's best performances IMHO.  An overlooked gem in the vast library of Rush songs.

[FeelingFreshSon]

Was this song popular? It seems like it should have been a huge hit.

[AJAM69]

This PERFECTLY shows Rush's musical genius and them always pushing themselves as musicians. Compare this to any 70's material its COMPLETELY different, they can do it all. Greatest band of all time.

[ecurl]

I always rate Rush's music as music of the times and the way they alternate their sound and mature as musicians - you can hear it across every album.

Presto is a true gem of an album & this particular song is beautifully composed.

[ratlrbil]

I still think this is thier BEST album ever

[ltwinone]

Agree...love Geddy's vocals on this song. One of rocks top overlooked lead vocalist in my opinion.

[DisposableDaddy]

100% INSPIRATION EVERY TIME ITS PLAYED...Thanks Alex, Geddy, Neil. for making music to live by and for...:)

[TheSurvivor2001]

Perfect final song for this brilliant, beautiful album. These songs take me back to my high school days. I played this music all the time. Such memories

[casheasy]

I love this song. always have. Always will. This album was awesome and this song is a great example of what music can be.

[xsamitt]

amazing