RUSH EXIT STAGE LEFT 1981 +PLUS 16:9

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Remastering & Enchacement by StickHits
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[RayBecker]

Geddy Lee during Limelight is playing his Rick Bass, singing the vocal and playing the synth with Taurus foot pedals. It's hard enough to cover Ged's bass lines but then you factor in the other things he is doing and you just shake your head. That is Supreme Talent. I can't begin to describe how difficult it is for Ged to do what he does. Lifeson and those amazing chords of his. Believe me, those are HIS chords and that tone is just incredible. Ah the Professor; we all miss Neal but not as much as his bandmates. I'm sixty years old and I have seen and heard many many groups and artists. Neal Peart is the best drummer who ever roamed the Earth. That was a nod to one of Neil's books. Rush is in the Pantheon of the greatest bands in History. I can easily put them with the Beatles, the Stones, Led Zep, The Who and Kiss. Their fan base is second to none because with Rush, we always got more than our money's worth. No drama, no BS, no gimmicks. They just kicked your ass with incredible songs, tight rhythm section, amazing guitar chords and solos and certainly, the most incredible lyrics from the mind of the Professor. Thanks guys!

[skipsmith]

The magic that these 3 icons produced will never be seen again.

[rhensonsr]

These guys could replicate their music live. They also checked their egos and delivered some great music. RIP Neil.

[whycantthisbeblank]

Thanks for list @oi5hkm!
1. 00:09 Limelight
2. 04:47 Tom Sawyer
3. 09:32 The Trees
4. 14:14 Xanadu
5. 26:58 Red Barchetta
6. 33:35 Freewill
7. 38:55 Closer to the Heart
8. 42:22 YYZ
9. 46:44 By Tor and the Snow Dog
10. 50:52 In the End
11. 52:35 In the Mood
12. 54:10 2112 Finale
13. 56:33 La Villa Strangiato

[RichardSleyster]

Peart was GOD on drums. Lee a genius on bass & keyboards. But let’s give praise to ALEX LIFESON….Excellent guitarist!!!

[bryantcochran]

Rush is the best band ever. Best drummer, bassist, guitarist. Rip professor, you are sorely missed.

[johnp]

..Rush at the very top of their game..totally incredible!💥👌👏

[DVfreewill]

Keep in mind in 1981 they were 26-29 ish... already master musicians....just incredible....
Play like that ♥️

[geebroni]

The 2112 tour was so awesome in 1976. Couldn't believe how 3 musicians could create so much quality sound.

[jonathanbussey]

First Rush album I ever bought. Still gives me chills. Thanks boys.

[hovztgr]

Rush is really hard to beat Live.
I have seen them 15 or so times and they are simply amazing!

[johnmruz]

This concert was my gateway to Rush. When MTV first launched, they had Friday night (Sat night?) concerts, and I can still remember seeing Exit Stage Left. I was blown away by the musicianship…. Neal with the incredible drums, Alex with the Red Barcheta solo, and Geddy playing three instruments at once (including voice). It wasn’t sex drugs and rock and roll….it was incredible musicianship and professionalism.

[hrosemd]

This concert ended up in the "music" section of the first VHS rental store in my little town back 82/83. Totally changed my life. Memorized every frame and note. Totally awesome. Could watch it 24/7.

[redwatch]

We used to watch this on videodisk on the first big screen TVs at a stereo store in '81. We made the employees always play it for us after school when we went down there.

[perugiaify]

Saw them no less than 5 times, the first time as an opening act for Deep Purple in 1975. Amazing!

[ryanjames]

Exit Stage Left was my 1st concert ever(December 1981 at the Meadowlands). I was so impressed that I saw them 31 other times. My favorite was at the San Jose Arena (Roll the bones/ The Melvins). The show was so bad-ass they added a 2nd night which rocked just as hard!

[paulrobinson]

You cant tell me that Alex isnt a top 5 guitarists if all time. He's doing it all.

[jayharr]

OMG..this rates up there with the ALL time concerts in the history of Rush controls it!!!!❤❤

[JTCox]

The first time I'd ever heard of Rush or heard any of their music, was when I saw them live in 1978 on the Farewell To Kings tour, back when I was in the 8th grade. I had just started taking guitar lessons, and I was absolutely floored watching their concert!! I still remember hearing Xanadu, Cygnus X1, By Tor and The Snow Dog, Closer To The Heart, Anthem, and 2112. I didn't know the song names until I later heard their albums, and then remembered the riffs and lyrics from the show. They were insanely tight and had so much confidence and swagger onstage. It was also the loudest show I've ever heard, even to this day. I was blown away that 3 guys could play music with that kind of power and precision. They are still the gold standard for quality live music in my mind!

[Shug]

The best prog rock band ever, everyone else is second !!!!