Vocal Coach reacts to Rush singing Limelight

Slowly but surely I'm discovering the greatness that is Rush. Today we're listening to their song Limelight.

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[gozirraizroose]

It's hard to believe that three people can sound so incredible. They were one of the greatest bands for two generations.

[RoarOfWolverine]

This song was really personal to Neil Peart, who wrote the lyrics to 99% of all Rush songs. Neil really struggled with his fame. He was driven to be the best drummer he could possibly be, but he really didn’t like dealing with fans. He had a bit of a phobia when it came to meeting strange people.

He shares that in the lyric in the second verse, “I can’t pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend”. Neil was a shy introvert, who liked reading. It made him uncomfortable when people gushed over him and he obviously found it impossible to put on an act as though they were his friends.

Geddy and Alex used to do all of the meet and greet after the shows. They were both very social with a great sense of humor. Neil would typically sprint off stage and leap on his motorcycle, which he rode from city to city, following the tour.

It worried Geddy and Alex a lot that something might happen to him on the way to a show, but Neil was Neil and nothing could change his way. This song’s lyrics speak volumes about his person. He was living in the Limelight, but was actually a quiet, reserved individual and the best drummer in rock and roll music (RIP professor).

[josephdvo]

Her enthusiasm is adorable, I mean that in the most respectful way. She’s great and obviously very knowledgeable.

[sidviscious]

I'm 64. This song still gives me the chills & puts me in a trance of a kind that few songs do. It's like Rush's "Comfortably Numb" almost. Moving Pictures- a masterful job, guys!

[jonathanbrooks]

One must put up barriers to keep oneself I cant pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend... best lyrics ever

[BrianTurner]

I will go to my grave believing Moving Pictures is the best album of all time. Writing, musicianship, engineering... I have simply never heard anything like it. It's perfection.

[dmanton]

For those of us who have been listening for over 40 years, seeing someone coming to Rush is an unbridled delight. Welcome! Xanadu from Exit Stage Left will leave you speechless.

[richardvankirk]

When I was a young sailor stationed at Meridian Mississippi, my co-worker and friend Darren Karstensen was a HUGE RUSH fan. As he put it " In the world of Rock no three persons ever made SO MUCH SOUND". Tragically we lost Darren Mar 07, 1984...only 15 months after I first met him. It was many years later before I dabbled into listening to Rush music but I now understand Darren's comment, and fascination of/for the group.

[SMenkveld]

And let us not ignore the transcendental awesomeness of Alex Lifeson...

[leadcounsel]

It's nearly impossible to believe all these YT vocalist coaches never heard of the greats and are just now discovering them. Who never heard Rush, Van Halen, Ozzy, etc. before?

[imacmanx]

You're experiencing the wonder of Rush that some of us started having 40 years ago. IMO, since you like the studio setting with the combined views of them performing, it's time to watch "Tom Sawyer" also done at LeStudio. Probably considered their "signature" song, although by no means the last one you'll want to discography is huge. As always, RIP to The Professor.

[skidoo]

Peart just lays out such a colorful canvas for Alex and Geddy to paint on, as well as adding his own colors to it. just brilliant players.

[louiesasole]

Geddy lee literally is regarded as one of the greatest bass guitarist of all time + singing + keyboards + foot pedals + that hair

[Richard-cqkv]

The song still blows me away today, as much as it did when I first heard it in 1981.

[paulfromt.o.]

Very nice reaction.

Rush were famous for several reasons, but their ability to replicate studio recordings into flawless live performances set them above the rest.

They cared more about being great musicians than being popular. Pretty damn rare in any era or genre.

[sarahdeatherage]

Oh folks, we have another Rush fan!! You can just see it in her eyes. She gets it and theyll live in her head forever

[michaelatkinson]

You have to bear in mind too that he is singing someone else's lyrics & he & Neil had a great respect & understanding regarding that. Geddy always said that he had to understand what Neil was talking about so that he could sing with conviction. Also Neil was so without ego that he would re-write entire parts if Geddy felt it was necessary. A small insight into why they were able to work together & remain great friends for more than 40 years.

[bradfordbaker]

Neil Peart plays on a huge drum set and uses every item in his arsenal! He has got to be one of the greatest. as Rush progressed he was totally surrounded by drums and percussion and bells. Totally awesome drummer!!!

[sampozzi]

“ the respect they are due” well said.

[scottbonnett]

CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a new member of the Rush entourage. Keep listening to them..🤙