Bob and Doug also have a movie called 'Strange Brew' it is a cult Canadian classic.

"Ten bucks is ten bucks, eh?" One of my favourite lines ever.

“Who is that voice??!!” ... Welcome to Geddy Lee! You can’t get more Canadian than RUSH and Bob and Doug MacKenzie.. Daaamn, feeling a little more proud this morning! 😬👍❤️🇨🇦

So glad you loved Geddy's voice. He's pretty incredible. You really have to listen to Rush. Amazing Canadian band!

I grew up in Edmonton in the '70s and '80s. There was a special time in the early '80s when EVERY boy in my junior high gleefully reenacted Bob and Doug episodes on Monday mornings that we'd watched on Friday night. And then SCTV got Americanized, and something pure, funny and Canadian got spoiled.

Watching your reaction to hearing Geddy Lee's voice for the first time made my day!! You are in for such a treat once you do a deep dive into the brilliance that is Rush. Enjoy!!

Rush is, in my view, Canada's greatest contribution to rock n roll.

Someone once described Geddy as sounding like Robert Plant on acid. Geddy took it as a compliment.

Good on you for including the 'ft Geddy Lee'. Geddy is a huge Canadian icon know all over the world. Rush songs you may want to check out: Spirit of Radio Tom Sawyer YYZ Neil Peart's Drum solo Start with these.

Rush is an amazing band, both lyrically and musically. Their drummer, Neil Peart, unfortunately passed away due to illness a few years ago. He was called The Professor because he wrote most of Rush’s lyrics. There is a KZfaq video of a drum solo. He did in Frankfurt Germany. That will blow your mind. Rush has some great songs, my favourite is Tom Sawyer. But there are a host of others that are mentioned below. Fantastic band.

It's not Christmas without hearing this song playing on the radio!🎅🇨🇦🎁🎄

They are Canadian legends !

Geddy Lee is the lead singer of Rush a huge internationally successful Canadian classic rock band.

Rush is in the rocking roll hall of fame. Listen to a few of their songs to really appreciate his incredible voice.

If you do RUSH videos, BRACE yourself for a HUGE sound from three people. LIVE is always recommended

Both songs got good air play when released, and both are my playlists. As for Geddy Lee and Rush, they were a Canadian powerhouse group with a library of music that I think you will enjoy exploring. Songs that come to mind for you to start with are, Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, Subdivisions. Something else you might enjoy from the era of Great White North, and you should watch the documentary of it's production as well as listen to the song is Tears are not Enough by Northern Lights. Which was the Canadian record industry at the time coming together to raise funds for famine relief.

Any RUSH has to be live. The best Trio live

Now you MUST check out Rush, one of the greatest bands ever to grace this planet. Start with The Spirit of Radio, Tom Sawyer, Free Will, Xanadu, then YYZ. Official live versions are the way to go: three guys that sound like twice as many.

Edit: Rush's late drummer is your favorite drummer's favourite drummer. Also the drummer wrote all the lyrics.

Iconic humour that defined the 70s in Canada. Many of their sayings became ingrained in our culture to this day.

I listen to this every Christmas, lol

Worldwide following, Rush has probably "TomSawyer" "Subdivisions" "closer to the heart" and "YYZ" to start with.... You'll be amazed.✌️

I find people either love or hate Geddy Lee's voice. I personally think he sounds like an angel, but my wife can't stand it. Lol. Glad you liked it! Rush Rules!

I think the best into song to Rush should be "Spirit of Radio" as it tells of the difficulty Rush had getting into mainstream radio. Thankfully CFNY stepped up and the rest is history. I remember seeing Rush in a Toronto tavern (1973) and hoped those local boys would set the world ablaze with their music......and they did!

12 days of Christmas by Bob & Doug is a go-to for my family! My 2nd favourite bit (after “beer”) is how they skip the “3 mystery days” in the song, straight from 8 to 12! 😂

9:30 Mert's eyes when he hears Geddy Lee sing for the first time! Just great!

Geddy Lee's voice is amazing, loved your reaction when you first heard him sing. Rush is a truly iconic Canadian band. The best known song is Tom Sawyer but I also really like Closer to the Heart. Bob and Doug's 12 Days of Christmas is indeed a classic Christmas song, isn't Christmas if you don't play it a few times during the season.

Since you enjoy Rick Mercer, you should check out his drumming with Neil Peart of Rush.

Geddy's voice is like Thrills gum. You either love the distinct flavour, or spit it out in disgust. I love them both!

I envy you being able to hear Rush for the first time…. do it today. Please.

Thank you for reacting to these...I listen to The Twelve Days every Christmas, but I haven't heart Take Off in a long time. And I'm really glad that you enjoy their skits from SCTV. I need to watch more of those!

Rush is amazing, You should check out their drummer Neil Peart...that guy was the GOAT of drummers. There is a clip on here of his amazing drum solo.

If you like Geddy Lee's voice you will love their song "Closer To the Heart". Beautiful song. Also amazing other songs are: Limelight, Tom Sawyer, Fly By Night, Subdivisions and New World Man

I grew up with Bob and Doug. They were fashioned to be in a typical basement in a weird place called Scarborough. I think every Canadian at the time could find something to relate to in their skits, music, and movies. PLEASE, take a closer look at Rush. Geddy has a boice that will make your arm hair stand on end. Very talented group.

I love at the start he was all: "the powerline type of rock is not my cup of tea"... then during the song he just loses it.

Geddy Lee amazing vocals Rush -Closer to the Heart 1977.

Thank you, thank you, Thank you.....perfect choice. Memory flood.....

Bob and Doug McKenzie ARE CANADIAN!!! Woo woo wooo who whoooo!!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Closer to the Heart is my favourite Rush song

I confess I love this song! Silly but also catchy- Geddy (and all the guys in Rush) great senses of humour ❤

Geddy Lee was the bassist, kayboardist and lead singer of Ruch - a Canadian ProgRock group that was out at the same time as "Yes" in the '70s and '80s. They used to sneak into "Yes" concerts they were too young to get into. But - in a weird twist of fate - it was Geddy Lee who inducted "Yes" into the R&R Hall of Fame - and took the late Chris Squires' place on stage when they played "Roundabout" at the Awards night. How cool is that ?!?

"Tom Sawyer" (1981) The official video is studio audio with scenes of their recording sessions. Other songs you might enjoy: "The Spirit of Radio", "Xanadu", "Closer to the Heart"... There are dozens more, but start with any one of those and you'll be set for a lifetime of RUSH fandom! ;-]

Geddy is the lead singer of RUSH. Check them out and do a reaction to a few songs if you can... Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio are two great one! Take off, eh?

Their "Twelve Days Of Christmas" song does, in fact, still get regular airplay on many Canadian radio stations during December. As others have mentioned, you gotta do a reaction to their movie "Strange Brew" :)

The Christmas song is on the radio every year, an awesome rush song "TOM SAWYER "

I could watch your reactions to Getty singing, a hundred times over!! THAT was the epitome of SHOCK and AWE reaction!! Yes, Rush was an amazing band in their time, and still remain as part of Canadian radio content on a daily basis.

there are 2 episodes of SCTV that are full-length Bob & Doug episodes...one is called "The Great White North Palace" where Guy Cabellero, the manager of the SCTV station tries to capitalize on the McKenzie's popularity by giving them a prime time special & they get Tony Bennett to guest star...you can imagine what happens when things go downhill, since Bob & Doug can barely put together a 2-minute show and now have to pull off a full special...the second full Bob & Doug episode is one where they are struggling to find a good topic for their show & wind up getting an interview with Canadian musician Ian Thomas (Dave's younger brother) Both are great episodes because it expands the characters beyond their 2-minute segments & you get to see them interact with other characters in the SCTV Universe...definitely worth watching!!!

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Bob & Doug’s 12 Days of Christmas.

Red Barchetta, Tom Sawyer, La Villa Strangiato, Temples of Syrynx, the Trees, There are so many greats and the talent these three have, just amazing they came together to give us all this. Enjoy!!

Dave Thomas's brother Ian is also a bonafide Canadian rock star going at least as far back in music as his brother in comedy. See his appearance on SCTV, he's also a very credible hosehead😂, and listen to Carlos Santana's version of 'Hold On'.😊😘🤙🎶❤✨️🕊 Oh, and, like, take off, eh? Almost forgot. Jeez.😮

RUSH is an awesome band and Geddy Lee is incredible. Pick any song, really.

Those 2 songs are part of our Christmas traditions. We have a list of favourites that we have to hear or the holiday season isn't complete and these are at the top of the list. 🤟 " 10 bucks is 10 bucks eh."

As a child I wore the Bob-style deep forest green toque with the white maple leaf. Good times.

Every Canadian kids heros in the early 80s. I played Bob in my Christmas play in grade seven. That's right, the McKenzie Brothers hosted our Xmas production in front of the entire school complete with beer bottles and smokes in an elementary school. Different times...

A touque, toque, took - is the woolen hat, essential for Canadian winters. Bob & Doug pulled this off so well. I think the only other band to mind is where The Trailer Park Boys, Don Cherry and The Tragically Hip did ' the darkest one', you'd have to watch. 110% Canadian.

Take Off was a big novelty hit back in the 80's

Rush are Canadian Icons. Try: Closer to the heart, Fly by Night, Spirit of Radio, New World Man. Also, should watch their induction into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame. The crowd went crazy.

That whole album is fun to listen to. First album I bought as a kid. Still have it to this day and now my youngest is listening to it. As for Rush, arguably the best rock band this country produced. There is a lot of great Canadian music and artists you probably have heard that you don't know are Canadian. You're in for some treats! 😃

Rush rules! Great Canadian band.

I had this album as a kid 😂I asked my parents for it (yes I’m old…51😂) and I was obsessed with SCTV which explains my sense of humour much to the chagrin of my parents

I can't wait til you listen to Rush. Your mind will be blown.

Rush is a National Treasure!

Holy flashbacks to my childhood 😂!! Love it! And what can I say about Geddy Lee and Rush. Not just Canadian icons but international icons of that era of music. They’re not just musicians.. they’re artists . The talent is ridiculous. Tom Sawyer is my favourite song. Make sure you listen with really good headphones and crank the volume for the true experience!

Rush is often regarded as one of the most talented band of all time. Geddy Lee was consistently regarded as one of if not the best Bassist in Rock and the same can be said for Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart (pronounced Pea-rt) who was along with Jon Bonham of Led Zeppelin considered the greatest rock drummer ever. All three members of the band were great friends and kept the same lineup from 1975 up until 2020 when Neil Peart died of brain cancer RIP. I recommend you watch the video "Dinner With Rush" which is pretty funny

Take Off is Getty Lees Highest Charting album, Hard to imagine.

I still have my vinyl copy of this album. It got heavy play when it dropped. If you like Bob & Doug, you should check out their movie, Strange Brew. And for more Geddy Lee, check out Rush's "Tom Sawyer". It's a jam!

I always thought that the song "Take Off" would be great in a TV commercial promoting tourism in Canada. "Take off to the Great White North!"

Rush also cameoed in the 'Trailer Park boys show' another uniquely Canadian show.

Rush is one of Canada's best bands. Geddy Lee gas an amazing voice and your reaction said it all. Rush is a three-man band, and their drummer Neil Peart, is a legend, and I would love to see if he was the one doing that drum solo. But probably not, because I doubt those hosers had another twelve bucks for the fee.

Thanks so much for listening and reviewing these two great songs. Twelve Days of Christmas is played every year around the holidays at least 5-6 times. I love the song Take Off, it's a real beauty that I listen to at least once a month.

Check out Xanadu. The live version from the Exit Stage Left album is great.

Most 😍 favorite Christmas 🎄 ❤️ song ever! I asked for the album when it came out, ended up with 4!😂❤😂

The 12 days of Christmas (Bob & Doug MacKenzie version), would get played on the radio in Canada (and a bit in the US) around Christmas time as a tradition for quite awhile, (not so much anymore.)

It's been a long time since i experienced Canadian humor. How ive missed it!

Spirit of Radio is a good place to start with Rush. You can get lost within Rush, but if you are patient you are in for a wonderful ride. I had the same reaction as you did to Take Off.

Yes Mert, do yourself a favour and look up Rush’s music. An iconic band that has had longevity and transformed not just music in North America, but it’s delivery in concert events. Mr. Lee has passed on, you may not know this not being a local fellow but his music and energy will live on through many generations.

All the guys in Rush are HILARIOUS!

CBC Radio stories Vinyl Cafe - Stewart McLean is a national treasure and truly Canadian. I love your channel 🌸💕🌸

some other classic Canadian comedians : john candy, dan aykroyd, mike myers, martin short,

It was really nice to see your reaction to Geddy Lee. Rush is good Canadian band. We have a few. Good day eh.

The look on your face when Geddy started singing 😲😲 was hilarious. As a life long Rush fan I highly recommend jumping into the Rush rabbit hole. You won't be sorry!! 🤘😎🤘 (Geddy's amazing vocals are just the tip of the iceberg!) The Rush boys are really more 'anti' rock stars. They are adorably awkward guys with a great sense of humor, who don't take themselves too seriously. (They frequently used the 3 Stooges theme music when coming on stage.) Where to start? 🤔 Spirit of Radio, Fly by Night, and Tom Sawyer. Then we can get into some of the really good stuff! 😉

LEGENDARY CANADIAN BAND. South Park also lives Rush...

Hahaha!! I remember when Take Off was playing on the radio...

Rush - Spirit of the radio. Is a good song.

Classics!

You have just heard Rush with Bob & Doug talking over them!!! Neil Peart was always in the top 3 drummers in the world, he grew up in Port Dalhousie overlooking Lakeside Park and every time I hear their song Lakeside Park it takes me back there experiencing everything written in the song!!!

It always impressed me that they invited Geddy Lee (who, in addition to vocals is a brilliant bass guitarist) when they could have easily included Ian Thomas (Dave Thomas' brother). Ian is a legitimate rock star but rather than nepotism they went for name recognition. I am sure Ian would have done a great job but Geddy Lee is the man. (and ten bucks is ten bucks!)

We listen to their Christmas album every year while decorating the Christmas tree. I even found an xmas tree decoration that's their album cover which is too fun!

So many good RUSH songs but the two that spring to mind are "Subdivisions" and Distant Early Warning"

Hey, don't forget the Spoons you hoser! 😉

It ain't Christmas for me until I hear their 12 Days of Xmas

I'm French Canadian ,, but these guys are really funny ,, I can relate to their humors , so funny , they try to cheer you up , heh,, give them a beer ,,

So pleased you did a video with this one. It's a must-play every year for me. I love the part where they are trying to work out the twelve days.

Love the look on your face Mert when "Take Off" kicked in! I still have this album

Hi yah!!! Another amazing band.... And amazing front man story Gord Downie is Tragically Hip or as us Canadians call emm The Hip...

Rush is one of the best ever prog rock bands and with only 3 members they are deemed to have the most talented musicians in one band. Each one is at or near the top of their perspective playing of their instruments. They inspired some of the best bands to have come after them. Their earlier music (pre-1980) is epic. Their later music is popular and catchy. They are also just really nice people. Epic songs: 2112, Xanadu, La Villa Strangiato, Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage Popular songs: Closer to the Heart, The Spirit of Radio, Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight and many more.

Everyone is going to mention "Tom Sawyer" by Rush, it's a great song and a song to introduce into Rush's music. Their masterpiece in my opinion was the album 2112. I always try to mention this song when Rush is mentioned even though it's actually a Max Webster song but all three members of Rush play on it called "Battlescar". I was too young to have seen it but they actually played my High School before they released their first album when John Rutzey was still their drummer. Neill Peart who replaced Rutzey completely changed the sound of Rush, they were more of a rock/blues band (a great song off of their first album is "Working Man") that transformed into a prog rock band and Peart was one of the most highly regarded drummers in the world. I actually got the Great White North album for a Christmas gift when it was popular, I used to love watching SCTV back in the day and it still makes me laugh. At the beginning of each episode they would show a shot of someone throwing a tv out the window from an apartment building.

I remember listening to this record in my buddies basement when I was like 8...lol.

Bob and Doug McKenzie were introduced as characters to mock the Canadian content laws of the country. It's really important that you watch entire episodes of SCTV to fully grasp what is going on in each of these little skits. I can't overstate how important that is. Bob and Doug were introduced because the government of the day complain that the show resemble too closely common shows out of USA, and they needed to be substantially Canadian content in each episode. So, the SCTV creators came up with Bob and Doug, quintessentially Canadian boys just to mock the requirements. They had no idea they would become such iconic characters, arguably the most famous and popular characters in Canadian TV history.

I still have the original vinyl, yeah I'm old, whóo Geddy