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), Signals (1982), Grace Under Pressure (1984) and Counterparts (1993). Rush continued to record and perform until 1997, after which the band entered a four-year hiatus due to personal tragedies in Peart's life. The trio regrouped in 2001 and released three more studio albums: Vapor Trails (2002), Snakes & Arrows (2007), and Clockwork Angels (2012). Rush ceased touring at the end of 2015, and Lifeson announced in January 2018 that the band would not continue, which was cemented by Peart's death from glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, on January 7, 2020, at the age of 67.
Rush were known for their musicianship, complex compositions and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy and philosophy. The band's style changed over the years, from a blues-inspired hard rock beginning, later moving into progressive rock, then a period in the 1980s marked by heavy use of synthesizers, before returning to guitar-driven hard rock at the end of the 1980s. Their final work from 2012, marked a return to progressive rock. The members of Rush have been acknowledged as some of the most proficient players on their respective instruments, with each winning numerous awards in magazine readers' polls over the years.
As of 2022, Rush ranks 84th in the U.S. with sales of 26 million albums and industry sources estimate their total worldwide album sales at over 42 million. Rush has been awarded 14 platinum and 3 multi-platinum albums in the US plus 17 platinum albums in Canada. Rush was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, won several Juno Awards, and won an International Achievement Award at the 2009 SOCAN Awards. The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_(band)
Studio albums
Rush (1974)
Fly by Night (1975)
Caress of Steel (1975)
2112 (1976)
A Farewell to Kings (1977)
Hemispheres (1978)
Permanent Waves (1980)
Moving Pictures (1981)
Signals (1982)
Grace Under Pressure (1984)
Power Windows (1985)
Hold Your Fire (1987)
Presto (1989)
Roll the Bones (1991)
Counterparts (1993)
Test for Echo (1996)
Vapor Trails (2002)
Snakes & Arrows (2007)
Clockwork Angels (2012)
In The Mood
Rush Lyrics
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Well, I like your smile
Won't you come and talk to me
For a little while?
Well, you're makin' me crazy
The way you roll them eyes
Won't you come and sit with me?
Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Well, hey now, baby
Don't you talk so fast
I'm just tryin' to make these good times
I'm tryin' to make it last
Well, every thing's getting hazy
Now honey, where'd you go?
I just want to find out, baby
Where'd you learn what you know?
Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Well, hey now, baby
I said, "I like your style"
And you really got me, baby
Way down deep inside
Ooh, you drive me crazy
Baby, you're the one
I just want to rock 'n' roll you woman
Until the night is gone
Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Yes, I do
The lyrics to Rush's song "In The Mood" can be interpreted as the lead vocalist, Geddy Lee, pursuing a woman at a party or gathering. The song opens with him complimenting the woman's smile and asking her to come talk to him for a bit. He mentions that her eye rolls are driving him crazy and asks her to sit with him while he tells her lies. The chorus, "Hey baby it's a quarter to eight, I feel I'm in the mood, hey baby the hour is late, I feel I've got to move," emphasizes that the singer is feeling the pressure of time and wants to make a move on the woman before it's too late.
The second verse consists of the singer trying to slow down the conversation between him and the woman because he wants to enjoy the moment. He mentions that everything is getting hazy, which could imply that there is drinking and/or other substances at the party. The singer also wants to find out where the woman learned to act the way she does. The song ends with him complimenting the woman's style and expressing his desire to "rock 'n' roll" with her until the night is over.
Fact 1: "In the Mood" was one of Rush's first songs and was included on their debut album, "Rush," released in 1974.
Fact 2: The song was written by Alex Lifeson, the band's guitarist.
Fact 3: The song was never released as a single.
Fact 4: The song's opening riff is played on a hollow-body guitar and was inspired by the Chicago Transit Authority's song "South California Purples."
Fact 5: The band has stated that they regret including the song on their debut album and wish they had recorded it differently.
Fact 6: The song was played during Rush's first-ever concert in 1974.
Fact 7: The song was often played during the band's early live performances, but was eventually dropped from their setlist.
Fact 8: The lyrics to the original version of the song were much different and dealt with a different subject matter.
Fact 9: The song has been used in various films and TV shows, including the movie "Fubar II" and the TV show "Breaking Bad."
Fact 10: The song has been covered by various artists, including Pat Travers, Ted Nugent, and The Headpins.
Chords (note: these chords may vary slightly depending on the version being played)
Intro: G5 (x2)
Verse: G5 - C5 - G5 - D5 - G5 - C5 - G5 - D5
Chorus: G5 - C5 - G5 - D5
Bridge: C5 - G5 - D5 - A5
Outro: G5 - C5 - G5 - D5 - G5 - C5 - G5 - D5 (repeat)
Line by Line Meaning
Hey now, baby
The singer greets the addressee affectionately
Well, I like your smile
The singer compliments the addressee's smile
Won't you come and talk to me
The singer invites the addressee to have a conversation
For a little while?
The artist suggests the conversation should not be too long
Well, you're makin' me crazy
The addressee's behavior is overwhelming the artist
The way you roll them eyes
The addressee's eye movements are affecting the singer emotionally
Won't you come and sit with me?
The singer wants the addressee to be closer physically
I'll tell you all my lies
The artist implies that they will not tell the truth
Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
The artist checks the time and addresses the addressee again
I feel I'm in the mood
The artist is experiencing a desire or emotion
Hey baby, the hour is late
The singer realizes that time is passing
Well, hey now, baby
The artist addresses the addressee again
Don't you talk so fast
The singer doesn't want the conversation to end too soon
I'm just tryin' to make these good times
The singer wants to have a good time with the addressee
I'm tryin' to make it last
The singer wants the good times to continue
Well, every thing's getting hazy
The artist is becoming confused or disoriented
Now honey, where'd you go?
The artist is addressing the addressee who seems to have disappeared
I just want to find out, baby
The singer seeks to understand the addressee's actions
Where'd you learn what you know?
The singer is curious about the addressee's knowledge or experience
Ooh, you drive me crazy
The artist is affected by the addressee's behavior
Baby, you're the one
The artist acknowledges that the addressee is important
I just want to rock 'n' roll you woman
The artist wants to dance with the addressee
Until the night is gone
The singer wants to dance until it's late
Yes, I do
The artist confirms his previous statement
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: Gary Lee Weinrib
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Desdinova69
Hey, now, baby
Well, I like your smile
Won't you come and talk to me
For a little while?
Well, you're makin' me crazy
The way you roll them eyes
Won't you come and sit with me?
I'll tell you all my lies
Hey, baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Well, hey, now, baby
Don't you talk so fast
I'm just tryin' to make this good time
I'm tryin' to make it last
Everything's getting hazy
Now honey, where'd you go?
I just want to find out, baby...
Where'd you learn what you know?
Hey, baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Hey, baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Well, hey, now, baby
I said I like your style
You really got me, baby
Way down deep inside
Ooh, you drive me crazy
Baby, you're the one
I just want to rock and roll you woman
Until the night is gone
Hey, baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel I'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel I've got to move
Yes I do !!!
Ike Sweat
I saw them at the Tulsa Convention Center, it was brilliant The opening band Dextered a lock/ liquor + binge = fired + hangover..
Heroes::Rush
Enter Stage Left===2112 Overture quenches the air from the massive room.....I'm encased now in pure sound energy ====it was enormous to the 10th power/// a dbs level beating Ted Nugent's record.
... next day my face hurt from smiling and I was hoarse from screaming...they seemed to play everything I wanted to hear...even Cygnus X-1, 2112 Temples, By-Tor, Ged & Al both have double neck guitars commanding the stage playing a geddy masterpiece Cinderella Man /then a giant thunderous eruption opens Tom Sawyer the masses respond === beyond reproach...they play the gambit; a suite Freewill/Spirit/Entre Nous ....then Bastille Day, Beneath Between Behind/Anthem /In the Mood/Working man/Finding My Way medly Them when it was like they were spent they blew the doors out with YYZ/drum solo/ very huge===Something for Nothing/LimeLight another fanfavorite/radio listener I guess/I knew all the albums/didn't even realize they did singles hehe....Encores ! Red Barchetta goose bumps moment then>>> it was one of the early shows that they had the technology to play Witch Hunt live with the full sound it was meant to have.
It was like a mob was surrounding the arena. (a reflective moment// the epitome of an idea in art when the medium is the message===a powerful piece with a timeless idea)
We were able to go behind the stage on the upper deck and we looked right down into the snake pit where the Professor was like a kid at a toy store/he made sure to play with all the toys at least once hehe
Neil is amazing====no words can really express torrent of energy the man emits in an event// he is a force of nature I think unparalleled (debatable/maybe/no===I know I have witnessed lightning in a bottle and I know of no ego that can suppress respect for one drummer above all others/been that way for thirty-five plus years// not a fluke)
Mr's Peart can do a one handed drum roll that allows another facet to shine and he is ambidextrous. (able to write with either hand) but this is a hundred fold cooler because he can switch into entire sets of tomtoms without interupting a common thread at his hi-hat snare station....
I play drums so I watch these guys do feats that just floor me... Bun E. Carlos Popped a snare head playing Hello one night when I worked back stage. He gave me that drum head a Remo clear, a buncha sticks all broken and splintered and his song list from the night that hung on his asktray...I stage hand for Blue Oyster Cult when Rick Downey was drummer. ===Rick set me up too with all kinds of shit.
I remember Neil Like it was yesterday we stood behind the stage above him with only a few other VIP's and know I saw his sticks fly perfectly from his throne straight thirty feet into the air and when they came down still spinning he caught them (or it was a spectacular illusion///either way it was all magical) as Geddy's earthy bass assumed control and Alex joined YYZ's labyrinth of scales plateau , valley, mountain until it reaches the sea and the final sound are a deep breath and under the oceans........silence... an afterimage can be seen if you look at a bright object then plunge into darkess...relax ..as the eyes focus a distinct ghost of the bright shape will change colors for and sometimes dance and shift depending on the moment...
idk
Maybe sound can do that
like maybe dogs can even hear ACDC the next day resonating like an afterimage..........
They will someday rise and the barking will form words and they will say, fuck, turn that SHIT down....I hate Alpo, I need Iams I thing.......
dogs .... Sirius stuff
Stefan Frisk
I love JOHN RUTSEY´s drumming. He will be missed. R I P!
TrooperClerk
Vintage Rush. Never gets old. RIP John Rutsey
EYTPS
Guess you really hate "Time Stand Still"
Stefan Frisk
BIG HEART!😍
Stefan Frisk
@EYTPS NEIL PEART was a FREEMASON! John wasn´t!
Mike Reiss
One of the most under-rated cowbell songs.
Larry Thomas
Mississippi Queen 👑🤣
artbrandon1955
Best song by Rush!! Speaking from a drummer's perspective..
Tom Bombadil
Wow
Bullmastiffs Rule
Just great rock n roll. This is my favorite album of Rush's.