I heard this song the first time now, watching Brad&Lex’s video. And my reaction to it was basically the same as Lex’s, so there is at least two women in the world who react to Rush super enthusiastically. Jesus Christ those rhythm changes and instrumentals were cool!
@@NinjaBee81 Your probably married, my point is ive never came across a single girl who loved Rush, of course every married or taken chick likes them, it's like a cruel joke people are playing on me, LOL
@@NinjaBee81 So, thats a lot less of an issue then if you were married, im guessing you dont live in Canada, LOL, cause i dont think it's legal not to have never heard Rush in Canada, they like teach Rush in Kindergarten, I live in the country located below Canada. lol
@@Ezoangelofdeath I live in the Nordics and have indeed heard Rush's music before, except this particular song. Although I have been listening prog for 20 years( mostly Floyd, Camel, Caravan and such) Rush has always kinda flew under my radar for some reason.
Agreed, I get the same vibe from Brad. I'd love to see Brad's reaction/analysis to the storyboard video for Rush - 2112 th-cam.com/video/w5jwxrTqoEA/w-d-xo.html
Its so great. He is enjoying the deepness of the lyrics while she enjoying the amazing music! The great combo. Even the band watching this reaction would be proud. 2 sides of what this song is exactly supposed to bring you
Lex is just so adorable!!!! I love her enthusiasm and appreciation of good music, regardless of its genre. She is such a breath of fresh air! She and the girl who calls herself The Charismatic Voice are two perfect women!!!
Neil Peart on The Spirit of Radio, “The song itself, musically, is switching between radio stations, with a reggae section at the end, the second verse is new waves, I’m playing like a punk drummer there, and that was all intentional.”
Yea, Lex nailed it! She totally got the concept of all the different vibes and sounds. Also, Brad and Lex should try listening to Rush just by focusing on Neils drumming. It's an adventure all by itself!
I'm not sure if it was Neil, but one of the guys claimed the reggae part was inspired at the time by the Police who had been delving a bit more into that sound. Proof that this band could draw on just about any genre and make it work. This and Free Will to me are Rush at their best.
This is my all-time favourite Rush song. I've been listening to it for years and never made that connection! Switching stations makes so much sense! :-o
Rush wrote this song in celebration of their local Toronto radio station CFNY 102.1 which was known for playing indie artists and new music not heard on the mainstream back in the early ‘80’s..
NOT ANYMORE CFNY 102.1 THE EDGE IS NOW GARBAGE PLAYING NOTHING EDGEY OR NEW. THEY STOPPED SUPPORTING INDIE GROUPS IT'S THE SAD STATE OF OUR MUSIC INDUSTRY
One of my fondest CFNY memories was taking Martin Streek Christmas dinner one year when the studios were in Brampton. (You'll know of whom I speak if you were a regular listener during their peak years.) He was working a holiday shift all by his lonesome, and my friend and I drove out there from Hamilton and took him a heaped plate of Xmas fare lovingly prepared by my mom. He was tickled pink. I can still remember his huge smile when he dug in to the food. (After microwaving it, of course.) A gentler, kinder soul I've never met. Years later, I would create a character based on Martin for a screenplay.
@@OGRES-DEN-MEDIA Our station in Ohio was 97.7fox. Right now 91.3fm WYSO out of Yellow Springs plays a broad range with little advertising. I think they're also found on the internet.
You can't beat Lex's happy reaction and Brad with the side eye thinking "What is this girl on?" Classic, never seen someone with such a natural high from music.
Happy youthful energy is contagious. When we become adults we lose that silliness and exuberance of our youth, and when we see an adult that incorporates that youth, never losing that luster, it makes us smile.
Kudos to Brad who never ever infringes on Lex's joy in music, he just smiles and encourages her... love it! She is such a special person, she just exudes joy and innocence!
Rush is brilliant and this song, of course, is brilliant. All the switching up is supposed to imply the changing of radio stations or songs on the radio.
You know, i've heard this song so many times in the past 40 years and i never put 2 & 2 together of why it went from Rock to Reggae, to like Hard Rock. Good observation.
This song won a poll during a livestream, and Lex instantly came to life. I don't think I've seen her get this lit on any other reaction that they've done. A joy to watch.
They are a joy to watch and listen to. What a lot of people on here might not know is these kids have a bloody hard life. They don’t have much and yet they do these videos like they don’t have a care in the world! So articulate and eloquent and Lex is so adorable and cute. Magical couple and I wish them all the happiness in the world. 💙
Brad & Lex make a perfect pair. Brad is, at heart, logical and analytical. He's smart but reserved and focuses more on the lyrics and the meaning of the song. Lex has personality and charisma to burn and just lets the music get into her soul and take her on a joyous emotional ride! It's not that Brad doesn't hear and enjoy the music or that Lex isn't smart enough to understand what the song is about. (She certainly is.) It's just that each of them have their natural proclivities, and each compliments the other. You two really need your own sitcom! Instant hit for any producer out there smart enough to cast you.
Thanks! I was going to write something similar but you saved me the time. And this video is the best example of that of the more than 50 I've watched (I hate reaction videos but are addicted to these ones).
"Literally a love song to the radio". Brad, that has got to be the most insightful thing I have ever heard about this song. Brilliant. Oh and Lex, you are so a bright antenna, bristling with that infections, joyful energy.
@@pssthpok well could be, my comment was a knee jerk reaction. I think I said that because Rush was coming off of 2112, which was so anti radio establishment, Rush though that was the last album, record company wanted some 3 minute hits, so they gave them 2112, only after that success did they decide to write shorter songs, and Spirit was a bit of a slap in the face to the sale of music.
@@dstrawsb absolutely correct. At this point in their career, they were starting to see real devotion from their ever increasing fan base, but still couldnt get a tune played on "mainstream" radio. They were acknowledging, at the same time, that radio is what makes us all feel good and we enjoy listening to, but that what we hear is guarded by salesmen and executives...whose motives may be lees than pure interest in music. It is amazing to me how many people hear this tune and miss that very clear point in the lyrics.
I've watched several reactions to this Rush classic and this one was by FAR the most illuminating and entertaining! I noticed straight away that Lex was just grooving with the vibe while Brad was fixated on the lyrics - encapsulating the essential yin and yang of Rush! You have earned a new subscriber and I look forward to more of your reactions!
Rush is definitely a Progressive Rock band, hence all the shifts of time signature and mood. By the time that the band Yes was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, their incredible bassist had died. So they asked Geddy Lee, singer, bassist and keyboardist of Rush, to play bass with them. That's how respected the musicians of Rush have been, around the world.
Man, it's far out to watch you youngsters discovering and getting excited about the music, that we lived, loved and worked to back in the day. CHEERS! 🍻 ✌
I'm a 67 y/o disabled Marine Corp veteran and LOVE watching ya'll react to music I also love, like Pink Floyd & Rush. You have gained a fan and friend. 😁 👍
Brad and Lex are a great contrast in styles, and so man and woman- he's listening to the lyrics and she's dancing. I love these sort of reaction channels, because I get to hear these great songs for the first time AGAIN by feeding off the energy of the folks getting blown away as they listen...
You're analyzing. You have thoughts between you and the song. She's in the moment. That's where the joy is in performing of music too. And isn't it cool how at the end they dial through a variety of types of stations, like arena rock, then reggae, etc. You've got a deep well to explore with geniuses like Rush. Have fun Brad. And thanks for sharing the joy Lex. You guys are great.
That is a fair representation of Rush, as well. They have complex lyrics, time signatures and compositions to bring out the intellectual in us and then their music has so much emotion to get s feeling at the same time. It part of what makes Rush legends.
Ya, Neil Peart was ahead of his time and has influenced many Rock and Metal drummers ever since. Heck, they're all top tier musicians. Even the singer is a nasty bass player.
I've been a Rush fan for over 35 years and I've seen several reactions to this song. Lex's enthusiasm makes me appreciate this song even more (and I didn't think that was possible).
Lex, enjoying the hell out of the music. Getting happier and happier. Brad, reading the lyrics and getting a little down. So many songs in the Rush catalog have that sort of duality to them. They were just an AMAZING band.
I think my favorite parts of this song are the reggae bridge and the old school rock and roll piano at the very end. It's embedded in the mix but it adds that extra layer that just makes the finale perfect! Love your reactions. So fun to see people react to a Rush song for the first time.
You know I’ve listened to this song so many times and heard the piano but it never registered to me as such if that makes sense. It doesn’t seem like it should fit, yet it does perfectly! Thanks for pointing it out!
Lex, you are the soul embodiment of the flow of the sound, tickling the very essence of your being. I laugh and feel your joy, especially for the appreciation of a band that myself and millions of others have felt for years. Watching your reaction is a gift of renewal and revelation, making it feel fresh again. Brad, you are the studious one who not only apprciates the music, but also moved by the message behind the words. Rush is a very thought provoking group whose primary writer and lyricist is the extraordinary drummer Neil Peart. Alex & Geddy, extraordinary themselves, are forever grateful for the time shared as Rush, and will forever miss their bandmate and friend Neil. Thank you Brad and Lex for giving time and appreciation to one of the best, if not the best, progressive rock bands ever.
Yas! That one switch up then is like turning the dial all the way from 88.1mHz to 107.9 mHz? 40 years later and that's totally making sense. Amazing comment--thanks!
You guys together are like a song. Brad is the lyrics and Lex is the music. It's even visible as you react with Brad thoughtfully pondering the meaning of the words and Lex vibing the energy of the sound.
Lex you’re so much fun! Rush is a musician’s musician band. Incredibly gifted bass player, guitarist and especially amazing drummer who by the way writes the lyrics for their songs.
Ahhh Lex, You Bring a Big Ole Smile to My Face. I would Always get that Same Happy Feeling each and Everytime I was about to Drive to the Venue to see them Live...Waking Up to Concert Day is and Always has been the Happiest days of My Life. It never gets old.
Ah yes, happiest days of my life too. When they opened for KISS in the early 70s I only wanted to see RUSH play! Several times, I took my ex-boyfriend’s daughter with me during the 80s & 90s.
I love seeing , through these reaction videos published by people of all races, backgrounds, etc- music being shared across so many cultures It's AWESOME
This song got HEAVY airplay on all the FM rock stations when released...Rush's label wasn't too sure about them, but thier patience paid off big and they immediantly extended thier contract.
You guys compliment each other perfectly. Lex is into the music and Brad gets into the lyrics. And with Rush, both sides are important because they have great music and very profound lyrics.
Good to see rush getting the appreciation they so well deserve by more and more music fans. Their piers and fellow musicians have for years known their talents.
Perfect song for the morning drive. Been listening to it since it came out on the radio. My favorite Rush song. You two totally get it, and your insights are spot on.
Thank you for another RUSH reaction. I can't tell you guys how fun it is to watch these reactions. This one was like Brad going " Slow down we don't want to get a speeding ticket" and my girl Lex is pedal to the floor with her head out the window. The mix is on point . Thanks again. More RUSH...... Subdivisions 🎧
Having been around long enough to have heard a lot of the music you feature when it was released I get a real kick watching your reactions. The way you reacted to this track especially brought me back to playing air guitar and jumping around my childhood bedroom. You guys are an absolute tonic. Keep it up.
“So many things at once”….. by a 3 man band! One of the greatest live shows I’ve ever seen! Next song should be ‘YYZ’ live in Rio. Absolutely will blow you guy’s away. The crowd participation is incredible.
I swear everybody needs a little Lex in their life. You are a lucky man Brad. Who can't picture coming home from a crappy day of work and seeing a bubbly Lex painting a room in a pair of overalls and dancing and jammin' to this song while having a blast doing work. That would be perfection and instantly brighten your day. Just sayin. Love her attitude and that may be the happiest I've seen her during a reaction.
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music. But glittering prizes, and endless compromises, shatter the elution of integrity." - Neil Peart. An absolute master of time keeping and a wizard with words. We should all be so lucky to have been able to access his art. May he rest peacefully, knowing what he did here will be spoken about a long time to come.
It's a song dedicated to a Brampton radio station CFNY who really helped Rush by playing all their music all the time. They started the radio station in an old house and we would knock on the radio room window on Halloween and the DJ would hand out candy.
The lyrics during the reggae break reference Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence": "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls, and whispered in the sounds of silence."
As someone who's been a Rush fan for 30 years I'd love to see you react to La Villa Strangiato. It's an instrumental but pack your boots because it'll take you on a journey. I really enjoy watching young people discovering the music that I grew up on. 🥰
I never thought about how fun the song is... just how awesome it is musically. Thanks Lex! Brad, it's supppsed to evoke switching radio channels on your road trip.
Back in the day, CFNY-FM, in recent years "The Edge"- " The Spirit of Radio"… out of Brampton, Ontario on the outskirts of Toronto. Love how you each are getting it on your own terms, your own lens, ear-goggles 😂 Probably the first song to finally win me over. Cheers to you, Brad and Lex!! That's contagious, girl. Fun the way you absorb and reproduce those riffs. ✌😘🎶💞
Glad to find someone mention this. I used to listen to CFNY before it moved to Toronto. A very progressive radio station that played Rush when Rush had trouble finding radio stations that would play their music.
102.1, this was my go to back in the late 70's/early 80's, such a great station. You had to be pretty close because the wattage of the station wasn't that high. Heard so many great bands that I probably wouldn't have heard on that station. Eclectic doesn't even cover what you would hear on it, they didn't have a "format", no corporate influence. This was Rush's tribute to it.
Lex, you are a shining star in the sky of music!!! Love your reaction to this song!!! Please explore the 40 year catalog of RUSH, you won't be disappointed!!! You guys are doing a great job!!!
A beautiful woman, who gets this excited by Rush, is the perfect woman.
Dude, right??? I got lucky. My wife matches this description
Thank you!
That is a fact right there
I agree, her getting excited was the best part....I too am lucky with a hot wife that gets excited by this song, even saw them live with me
Gotta agree. She LOVES Rock and Roll. And she is gorgeous.
Never met a woman who acts this way about Rush, dude, she's the chosen one, cherish her always!
I heard this song the first time now, watching Brad&Lex’s video. And my reaction to it was basically the same as Lex’s, so there is at least two women in the world who react to Rush super enthusiastically. Jesus Christ those rhythm changes and instrumentals were cool!
@@NinjaBee81 Your probably married, my point is ive never came across a single girl who loved Rush, of course every married or taken chick likes them, it's like a cruel joke people are playing on me, LOL
@@Ezoangelofdeath Wrong, single and ready to mingle! But we probably live in a different countries/continents, that's how it always goes.
@@NinjaBee81 So, thats a lot less of an issue then if you were married, im guessing you dont live in Canada, LOL, cause i dont think it's legal not to have never heard Rush in Canada, they like teach Rush in Kindergarten, I live in the country located below Canada. lol
@@Ezoangelofdeath I live in the Nordics and have indeed heard Rush's music before, except this particular song. Although I have been listening prog for 20 years( mostly Floyd, Camel, Caravan and such) Rush has always kinda flew under my radar for some reason.
Brad's analyses tend to be spot on, he's pretty sharp. Lex's enjoyment and energy are infectious, great reaction couple.
Agreed, I get the same vibe from Brad. I'd love to see Brad's reaction/analysis to the storyboard video for Rush - 2112 th-cam.com/video/w5jwxrTqoEA/w-d-xo.html
They both are spot on all the time.
Actually, I think Lex is the insightful one, and with a great imagination as well. She is also adorable and cute!
Faxxxxx
Its so great. He is enjoying the deepness of the lyrics while she enjoying the amazing music! The great combo. Even the band watching this reaction would be proud. 2 sides of what this song is exactly supposed to bring you
Lex is just so adorable!!!! I love her enthusiasm and appreciation of good music, regardless of its genre. She is such a breath of fresh air! She and the girl who calls herself The Charismatic Voice are two perfect women!!!
Lex is just great, but Elizabeth (The Charismatic Voice) will give you an education along with infectious glee.
@@jamessweet5341 Yes! I want to marry Elizabeth!!!
I like the charismatic voice lady also😊
A woman who likes Rush this much? Brother, she’s a keeper.
Amen to that!
Seen them five times between 1979 and 2011. Love, love, love them. That said, I don’t personally know another female who does….
LA villas stragiota is the best instrumental ever
I second that!
A Rush concert was the definition of "Sausage Party".
Neil Peart on The Spirit of Radio, “The song itself, musically, is switching between radio stations, with a reggae section at the end, the second verse is new waves, I’m playing like a punk drummer there, and that was all intentional.”
Yea, Lex nailed it! She totally got the concept of all the different vibes and sounds. Also, Brad and Lex should try listening to Rush just by focusing on Neils drumming. It's an adventure all by itself!
I'm not sure if it was Neil, but one of the guys claimed the reggae part was inspired at the time by the Police who had been delving a bit more into that sound. Proof that this band could draw on just about any genre and make it work. This and Free Will to me are Rush at their best.
This is my all-time favourite Rush song. I've been listening to it for years and never made that connection! Switching stations makes so much sense! :-o
Thanks for that.
@@IanHodgetts I think my favorite is the one from the forgotten side B of 2112, Something for Nothing
When Lex said "So many changes... So many cool sounds", she basically described every song ever recorded by Rush.
Lex is the perfect partner to listen to music with and just watch her get into it, and enjoy herself. She is so fun to watch.
Rush wrote this song in celebration of their local Toronto radio station CFNY 102.1 which was known for playing indie artists and new music not heard on the mainstream back in the early ‘80’s..
NOT ANYMORE CFNY 102.1 THE EDGE IS NOW GARBAGE PLAYING NOTHING EDGEY OR NEW.
THEY STOPPED SUPPORTING INDIE GROUPS
IT'S THE SAD STATE OF OUR MUSIC INDUSTRY
@@OGRES-DEN-MEDIA So true!!!!!
Awesome factoid!
One of my fondest CFNY memories was taking Martin Streek Christmas dinner one year when the studios were in Brampton. (You'll know of whom I speak if you were a regular listener during their peak years.) He was working a holiday shift all by his lonesome, and my friend and I drove out there from Hamilton and took him a heaped plate of Xmas fare lovingly prepared by my mom. He was tickled pink. I can still remember his huge smile when he dug in to the food. (After microwaving it, of course.) A gentler, kinder soul I've never met. Years later, I would create a character based on Martin for a screenplay.
@@OGRES-DEN-MEDIA
Our station in Ohio was 97.7fox.
Right now 91.3fm WYSO out of Yellow Springs plays a broad range with little advertising. I think they're also found on the internet.
The pure joy of Lex's reaction shooed the cynic in my heart away and invited everyone to jam and feel free.
You can't beat Lex's happy reaction and Brad with the side eye thinking "What is this girl on?" Classic, never seen someone with such a natural high from music.
@ben hartley Preach bro, Preach.
Ben, you eloquently put into words exactly what I was thinking. 🤙
Happy youthful energy is contagious. When we become adults we lose that silliness and exuberance of our youth, and when we see an adult that incorporates that youth, never losing that luster, it makes us smile.
That was the most epic reaction to a RUSH song I have ever seen! Enjoy the ride and share the vibe
Truly, we'll said!😊
A reaction cannot be "epic." I beg you younger people to explore other adjectives.
Kudos to Brad who never ever infringes on Lex's joy in music, he just smiles and encourages her... love it! She is such a special person, she just exudes joy and innocence!
Rush is brilliant and this song, of course, is brilliant. All the switching up is supposed to imply the changing of radio stations or songs on the radio.
That IS brilliant! I love Rush though.
Yup. And those chromatic runs that set up that main riff are literally mimicking the turning of a radio dial.
You know, i've heard this song so many times in the past 40 years and i never put 2 & 2 together of why it went from Rock to Reggae, to like Hard Rock. Good observation.
@@jhamilton1007 to be fair I believe I heard Alex Lifeson talking about it in a video :)
It's hot garbage. One of their more irritating "hits".
This song won a poll during a livestream, and Lex instantly came to life. I don't think I've seen her get this lit on any other reaction that they've done. A joy to watch.
True but I think this one was soon after Lex took a quote "break" unquote. If y'alls no what I mean.
@@kevinerose lol
I loved Brad's expression after hearing "with glittering prizes and endless compromises shattered the illusion of integrity" Heavy AF
If it were possible to bottle Lex's energy, that energy could power the entire world forever with so much pure, unbridled joy.
I agree 100%
Yes, she is amazing!
They are a joy to watch and listen to. What a lot of people on here might not know is these kids have a bloody hard life. They don’t have much and yet they do these videos like they don’t have a care in the world! So articulate and eloquent and Lex is so adorable and cute. Magical couple and I wish them all the happiness in the world. 💙
Lex is THE best reactor out there, no one comes close to her genuine excitement and energy.
She is a treasure
Lex, you are adorable. lol This is how Rush makes me feel all the time.
Amen to that! #Back2TheFuture
Brad & Lex make a perfect pair. Brad is, at heart, logical and analytical. He's smart but reserved and focuses more on the lyrics and the meaning of the song. Lex has personality and charisma to burn and just lets the music get into her soul and take her on a joyous emotional ride! It's not that Brad doesn't hear and enjoy the music or that Lex isn't smart enough to understand what the song is about. (She certainly is.) It's just that each of them have their natural proclivities, and each compliments the other. You two really need your own sitcom! Instant hit for any producer out there smart enough to cast you.
Bro, its like watching a yin and yang come to life. Its fucking great!
Nicely put
They truly arw a perfect couple. This is a match made in Heaven. They are just so entertaining to watch.
Thanks! I was going to write something similar but you saved me the time. And this video is the best example of that of the more than 50 I've watched (I hate reaction videos but are addicted to these ones).
Lex: that was a whole vibe.
Brad: I did not come to that conclusion but I can see your perspective and appreciate it.
"Literally a love song to the radio". Brad, that has got to be the most insightful thing I have ever heard about this song. Brilliant.
Oh and Lex, you are so a bright antenna, bristling with that infections, joyful energy.
Sorry, not a love song, quite the opposite. A reflection on the taint of $$ on today's art.
@@dstrawsb Why not both?
@@pssthpok well could be, my comment was a knee jerk reaction. I think I said that because Rush was coming off of 2112, which was so anti radio establishment, Rush though that was the last album, record company wanted some 3 minute hits, so they gave them 2112, only after that success did they decide to write shorter songs, and Spirit was a bit of a slap in the face to the sale of music.
@@dstrawsb absolutely correct. At this point in their career, they were starting to see real devotion from their ever increasing fan base, but still couldnt get a tune played on "mainstream" radio. They were acknowledging, at the same time, that radio is what makes us all feel good and we enjoy listening to, but that what we hear is guarded by salesmen and executives...whose motives may be lees than pure interest in music. It is amazing to me how many people hear this tune and miss that very clear point in the lyrics.
I agree! Such a great insight so quickly into the song! And I just can't get enough of Lex's enthusiasm!!
Lex, your enthusiasm is contagious!!!😂😂😂
So funny when Brad is being quite serious and delving into the meaning, which is also GREAT! Love it!❤️
If Lex thinks of school when Rush comes on. Subdivisions! Is a must
I didn't live in an actual subdivision when that song came out but I lived in suburban white America and it hits home. "Be cool or be cast out"
I've watched several reactions to this Rush classic and this one was by FAR the most illuminating and entertaining! I noticed straight away that Lex was just grooving with the vibe while Brad was fixated on the lyrics - encapsulating the essential yin and yang of Rush! You have earned a new subscriber and I look forward to more of your reactions!
Rush is definitely a Progressive Rock band, hence all the shifts of time signature and mood.
By the time that the band Yes was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, their incredible bassist had died. So they asked Geddy Lee, singer, bassist and keyboardist of Rush, to play bass with them. That's how respected the musicians of Rush have been, around the world.
LEX JUST KILLS ME WITH HER ENERGY... SO AWESOME.... I BET SHE WILL LOVE RUSH'S "TREES", "WORKING MAN", "FREEWILL" AND soooooo MANY OTHERS
Exactly! And adding “Roll the Bones”! As you said, sooooooo many others!
They have already done Working Man. They did the original 1974 version.
Michael Briefs - maybe the Live from Cleveland version of Working Man then?
@@ricksloop1075, sure but they should give it while before that. It’s great but it might get “samey” if they go to it right away.
Red barchetta
Lex's reaction was priceless, it would truly make Rush proud.
"Complementary".
She sees and feels the music.
He analyzes the music, and the lyrics.
It's great to see.
That's why I feel having two people for reaction videos is better than one. It's more dynamic.
Her joy and energy is infectious. She makes me want to dance along with her. Love it!
Lex you would have so enjoyed their concerts. It was so awesome.
Man, it's far out to watch you youngsters discovering and getting excited about the music, that we lived, loved and worked to back in the day. CHEERS! 🍻 ✌
Amen to that.
I love how much Lex loves this song! That joy is so pure
Lex had me literally laughing my @$$ off 😂😂. Her energy is SO infectious!
And Brad with the "love song for the radio" killed it too!
Lex's dancing makes me happy.
"A parallel to nostalgia" ... after school tv shows... wow nailed it.
I'm a 67 y/o disabled Marine Corp veteran and LOVE watching ya'll react to music I also love, like Pink Floyd & Rush. You have gained a fan and friend. 😁 👍
thattherevideoguy, thank you for your service ... they are enjoying this song very much...
Thank you very much for your service. I am also a veteran, but I still have my mobility. God bless brother.
Brad and Lex are a great contrast in styles, and so man and woman- he's listening to the lyrics and she's dancing. I love these sort of reaction channels, because I get to hear these great songs for the first time AGAIN by feeding off the energy of the folks getting blown away as they listen...
Lex is adorable. Your happiness at listening to music is infectious. The two of you complement each other.
I love watching Lex when she is enjoying a song. So cute.
Sometimes you've just gotta let Rush move you! Lex's joy is infectious!
One of my favorite top 10 songs of all time, reacted too, by so much joy and energy, made my year. Thank you so much you two!!!
When just three men can create music that sounds like it would take eight or nine, you know genius is at work. RIP Neil.
You're analyzing. You have thoughts between you and the song. She's in the moment. That's where the joy is in performing of music too. And isn't it cool how at the end they dial through a variety of types of stations, like arena rock, then reggae, etc. You've got a deep well to explore with geniuses like Rush. Have fun Brad. And thanks for sharing the joy Lex. You guys are great.
That is a fair representation of Rush, as well. They have complex lyrics, time signatures and compositions to bring out the intellectual in us and then their music has so much emotion to get s feeling at the same time. It part of what makes Rush legends.
This song is a masterpiece of lyricism, musicianship, and nostalgia.
Let's talk about the drums.
Ho Li Phuk.
yeahhhh baby!!!
Ya, Neil Peart was ahead of his time and has influenced many Rock and Metal drummers ever since. Heck, they're all top tier musicians. Even the singer is a nasty bass player.
ladies and gentlemen:the professor on the DRUM KIT!!!
From one James to the next,you are correct sir!
@@jhamilton1007 even the singer is a nasty bass player and plays chords with foot peddles all at the same time
I've been a Rush fan for over 35 years and I've seen several reactions to this song. Lex's enthusiasm makes me appreciate this song even more (and I didn't think that was possible).
I'm crying happy tears ❤
Love the smile on Lex's face. Priceless !
Brad you are a lucky man , everyone deserves someone like Lex in their life! Great reaction!
Brad is one fortunate guy no doubt about it.
not everyone "deserves" someone like her.
Hah only those that make a Lex more of a Lex deserve one!
Lex is lucky too, Brad's an awesome dude!
Lex has so much vibe herself. Every song takes her somewhere now. Imagine l8tr in life??? Wish I were able to see it but I can only imagine😇😇😇😇
Lex, enjoying the hell out of the music. Getting happier and happier. Brad, reading the lyrics and getting a little down. So many songs in the Rush catalog have that sort of duality to them. They were just an AMAZING band.
I think my favorite parts of this song are the reggae bridge and the old school rock and roll piano at the very end. It's embedded in the mix but it adds that extra layer that just makes the finale perfect! Love your reactions. So fun to see people react to a Rush song for the first time.
You know I’ve listened to this song so many times and heard the piano but it never registered to me as such if that makes sense. It doesn’t seem like it should fit, yet it does perfectly! Thanks for pointing it out!
The joy of listening to one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music….RIP Neal Peart
Your girl is so free spirited and happy...its great
Love you guys! Lex seems to feel the vibe deeply and Brad is the professor, looking for the deeper meaning in the lyrics.
Love how Lex is having a great time, while Brad analyzes. Lots going on in this great song. Can you imagine Lex at a live concert of this?
Lex: loosen up, loosen up!
Oh how the turntables have….lol
Gotta love how she called him out.
This song is quintessential rush distilled down: Come for the virtuoso music, stay for the incomparable and moving lyrics.
Lex, you are the soul embodiment of the flow of the sound, tickling the very essence of your being. I laugh and feel your joy, especially for the appreciation of a band that myself and millions of others have felt for years. Watching your reaction is a gift of renewal and revelation, making it feel fresh again.
Brad, you are the studious one who not only apprciates the music, but also moved by the message behind the words. Rush is a very thought provoking group whose primary writer and lyricist is the extraordinary drummer Neil Peart.
Alex & Geddy, extraordinary themselves, are forever grateful for the time shared as Rush, and will forever miss their bandmate and friend Neil.
Thank you Brad and Lex for giving time and appreciation to one of the best, if not the best, progressive rock bands ever.
The lyric analysis of Brad combined with the instrumental analysis of Lex is an amazing duo for song reviews!!
I read the change ups are meant to be like switching radio stations. I was blown away when I learned that!
I just learned it in the comments here under the video a few people have mentioned it. Really Cool@
Correct
The switching up of tempo recreates the tuning of stations on the radio.
Yas! That one switch up then is like turning the dial all the way from 88.1mHz to 107.9 mHz? 40 years later and that's totally making sense. Amazing comment--thanks!
You guys together are like a song. Brad is the lyrics and Lex is the music. It's even visible as you react with Brad thoughtfully pondering the meaning of the words and Lex vibing the energy of the sound.
Lex you’re so much fun! Rush is a musician’s musician band. Incredibly gifted bass player, guitarist and especially amazing drummer who by the way writes the lyrics for their songs.
Ahhh Lex, You Bring a Big Ole Smile to My Face. I would Always get that Same Happy Feeling each and Everytime I was about to Drive to the Venue to see them Live...Waking Up to Concert Day is and Always has been the Happiest days of My Life. It never gets old.
Ah yes, happiest days of my life too. When they opened for KISS in the early 70s I only wanted to see RUSH play! Several times, I took my ex-boyfriend’s daughter with me during the 80s & 90s.
You guys are so lucky that you get to hear these songs for the first time I'm jealous
I love seeing , through these reaction videos published by people of all races, backgrounds, etc- music being shared across so many cultures
It's AWESOME
This song got HEAVY airplay on all the FM rock stations when released...Rush's label wasn't too sure about them, but thier patience paid off big and they immediantly extended thier contract.
You guys compliment each other perfectly. Lex is into the music and Brad gets into the lyrics. And with Rush, both sides are important because they have great music and very profound lyrics.
Good to see rush getting the appreciation they so well deserve by more and more music fans. Their piers and fellow musicians have for years known their talents.
Perfect song for the morning drive. Been listening to it since it came out on the radio. My favorite Rush song. You two totally get it, and your insights are spot on.
As a musician ..I would love a girl like yours to jam with..Lex is the sh1ts
Agree. To quote Rick Springfield, where can I find a woman like that?
A love song to radio… Nice one Brad. And love the giggles of Lex😂😂
Lex is SO positive and open to all kinds of music. It's why I subscribed.
She is adorable and excited about great music. Does humanity get better than that?
They should give her an award for best reaction to a song on TH-cam! That’s how you lose yourself in a song.
Thank you for another RUSH reaction. I can't tell you guys how fun it is to watch these reactions. This one was like Brad going " Slow down we don't want to get a speeding ticket" and my girl Lex is pedal to the floor with her head out the window. The mix is on point . Thanks again. More RUSH...... Subdivisions 🎧
Having been around long enough to have heard a lot of the music you feature when it was released I get a real kick watching your reactions. The way you reacted to this track especially brought me back to playing air guitar and jumping around my childhood bedroom.
You guys are an absolute tonic. Keep it up.
Rush is incredible on all levels: musicianship, composition, lyrics and integrity.
“So many things at once”….. by a 3 man band! One of the greatest live shows I’ve ever seen! Next song should be ‘YYZ’ live in Rio. Absolutely will blow you guy’s away. The crowd participation is incredible.
That was priceless!! Seeing her geek out and groove to my favorite band made my day, seven ways to Sunday!! Fun! I love you guys! 😄
Lex, you are the best! Brad, you're a lucky man. Thanks you guys, for sharing your joy of discovery with us. It's wonderful!
The Spirit of Lex! 🤘🎸Since no streams I decided to go back a year and watch some of the classic reactions I fell in love with!
Brad has no idea how lucky his to have Lex. This album brings back so many memories
How do you know he has no idea he's lucky? I'm sure she would say she's lucky to have Brad as well.
@@sarcastic_redbeard6263 true that
I swear everybody needs a little Lex in their life. You are a lucky man Brad. Who can't picture coming home from a crappy day of work and seeing a bubbly Lex painting a room in a pair of overalls and dancing and jammin' to this song while having a blast doing work. That would be perfection and instantly brighten your day. Just sayin. Love her attitude and that may be the happiest I've seen her during a reaction.
"One likes to believe in the freedom of music. But glittering prizes, and endless compromises, shatter the elution of integrity." - Neil Peart. An absolute master of time keeping and a wizard with words. We should all be so lucky to have been able to access his art. May he rest peacefully, knowing what he did here will be spoken about a long time to come.
It's a song dedicated to a Brampton radio station CFNY who really helped Rush by playing all their music all the time. They started the radio station in an old house and we would knock on the radio room window on Halloween and the DJ would hand out candy.
You guys are a perfect pair for reactions. This one was so much fun.
The lyrics during the reggae break reference Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence": "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls, and whispered in the sounds of silence."
Except Neil wrote "profits" not "prophets".
As someone who's been a Rush fan for 30 years I'd love to see you react to La Villa Strangiato.
It's an instrumental but pack your boots because it'll take you on a journey.
I really enjoy watching young people discovering the music that I grew up on. 🥰
I never thought about how fun the song is... just how awesome it is musically. Thanks Lex!
Brad, it's supppsed to evoke switching radio channels on your road trip.
Brad's like the Emporer in Amadeus.... "Too many notes!" Lex was pure joy in this reaction and it was wonderful!
watching Lex listen to this you can see how much positivity she exudes. Smile lady smile...
I have watched a few reaction channels,and Lex is the most honest,excited,and fun I have ever seen.
As a fan...Lex would have TOTALLY fit in to a Rush concert with this song!!! Fans love this one!!!
Back in the day, CFNY-FM, in recent years "The Edge"- " The Spirit of Radio"… out of Brampton, Ontario on the outskirts of Toronto. Love how you each are getting it on your own terms, your own lens, ear-goggles 😂
Probably the first song to finally win me over. Cheers to you, Brad and Lex!! That's contagious, girl. Fun the way you absorb and reproduce those riffs. ✌😘🎶💞
Glad to find someone mention this. I used to listen to CFNY before it moved to Toronto. A very progressive radio station that played Rush when Rush had trouble finding radio stations that would play their music.
102.1, this was my go to back in the late 70's/early 80's, such a great station. You had to be pretty close because the wattage of the station wasn't that high. Heard so many great bands that I probably wouldn't have heard on that station. Eclectic doesn't even cover what you would hear on it, they didn't have a "format", no corporate influence. This was Rush's tribute to it.
Lex, you are a shining star in the sky of music!!! Love your reaction to this song!!! Please explore the 40 year catalog of RUSH, you won't be disappointed!!! You guys are doing a great job!!!
You two are like Ernie and Bert. Great reactions and I love this song.
Gotta tell ya as a genuine compliment, your significant other Lex, is absolutely adorable, what a cutie pie! You're amazingly lucky. 👋😄👍☮
And wise, he put a ring on it!
@@cameron_fairchild man, i wanna find one like that.
"A parallel to nostalgia"
Very cool thing to say. Probably should put that on a shirt
Watching her joyously jam out to Rush is the content the internet needs.
Her laugh is the BEST!!
This was the appropriate response from Lex.
Lex is a treasure!