My favorite Rush song. Reminds me so much of my Dad. He died from cancer a few years back and he absolutely loved Rush. I feel so blessed that I got to see Rush with him before he passed. R.I.P Pops Edit: wow, thanks for all the likes and kind words y'all ❤️🤘

As a lifelong Rush fan, watching this makes me feel warm and fuzzy

Glad you looked into the lyrics - one does NOT sleep on Rush's lyrics! RIP to The Poet & The Professor.

"My uncle has a country place No one knows about" One of my all-time favorite opening lines

Having the car is illegal, he takes a ride of freedom, illegally while the law chases him. That WAS an instrument making that sound! Lol i knew you would like this one too!

The beauty of this song is that it's a story, rich with illustration and emotion.

So 80’s.....says the man with a t-shirt covered in audio cassettes.

The 80's was the greatest time for rock n roll, metal period so many great concerts, so many great bands, my favorite part of my life, I'm 53 years old and the 80s were amazing 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻☠️☠️👍👍👍

Actually the car is from the past. And in the future said car is illegal. And the chase begins.

this was the first song by Rush that really grabbed my attention. it's been 35 years since then, and this song still gives me shivers. Thanks, Jamel!

I love the way this song evokes a movie in my minds eye.

This is not an 80s sound. It's the Sound of RUSH.

I'm sure there's something else I should be getting done this weekend, but I can't stop watching these Rush reactions. Your amazement and appreciation for these songs is like reliving hearing them for the first time.

You have caught the Rush fever my friend 😅. So glad you went deeper into their catalogue most people just do the big hits.

One my favorite Rush songs. When I was young, I joined the Air Force and was stationed in Spain ( Torrejón Air Base), and I would take out one of my albums, often Rush, put it on the turn table, crank up the volume on my Kenwood Super-Eleven receiver, and my big ol' pioneer cabinet type speakers would this for all to hear. This was 1980-1982. Damn. It feels like a lifetime ago.

This song always gives me the same adrenaline surge that Geddy so heartily sings about.

And..Thanks Jamel for jamming more Rush and bringing back good memories.

One of the GREATEST songs EVER recorded!

This is one of Rush's best tracks. I can't think of another song that SOUNDS more like what it's about than this. You can hear the hard shifts, the squealing tires, the soaring engine without the lyrics.

NOTICE: from the album 'Moving Pictures', album cover shows men moving pictures.... I miss cool album art.

I remember the first time I listened to this song,I had just smoked a little hash and had my headphones on and my mind was blown away, this song and the spirit of the radio are my favorite Rush songs Having headphones on and smoking a little hash was the only way to listen to music from"the day" I really miss those days,I'm 54 now and dealing with Leukemia, but I still have my headphones and wished that I could find some"hash" and relive those days

Sound is indeed made by a guitar. Second was a sample.

"The song describes a future in which many classes of vehicles have been prohibited by "the Motor Law". ... The song was inspired by the futuristic short story "A Nice Morning Drive", by Richard Foster and published in the November 1973 issue of Road and Track magazine Yep...The car sound was done by Geddy. The bass lines in this song are amazing. They are melodic and not just keeping rhythm. Peart on the drums is a percussionist and adds dimensions to the music, not just keeping the beat. Alex as always is a monster on the guitar and everything just fits perfectly. Whenever I hear this song, I just want to go on a long drive in my convertible to anywhere. :)

Your appreciation for Rush helps me remember my original falling into love with them 15 years ago (yes, I was late!), thank you for continuing to try new tracks from them!

My absolute favorite song ever by RUSH. So much going on in this masterpiece. Haven't heard it in awhile, thanks for the reaction.

How one's life must suck if one hadn't heard Red Barchetta before 2019.

I saw RUSH moving pictures tour in concert . I was in the seventh row from the stage it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen!

This may have been released in the 80's but this is not considered 80's music. This is Heavy Metal! My generation lived it! Great music...great times!

Glad you did this one. One of my favorites.

I would listen to this song as a kid riding my bike, and pedaled like a crazy person. Good times..

Every song on this album is a masterpiece

Yes! That was Alex's guitar making that "car" sound! Such a cool, fun song!

I know a lot will stear you to Rush's main songs. "Limelight" and "Tom Sawyer" which are great tunes. Give "Distant Early Warning " a shot.

That's exactly how a Ferrari Barchetta sounds!!😂😂😂

RIP Neil Ellwood Peart Sept 12 1952 to Jan 7 2020. You will be missed

I have been a fan of Rush since 1975, when I was only 8 years old ... Never, I repeat, never seen reaction to the band's songs so spontaneously and vicerally ... Congratulations brother!

Congrats on the 100k subscribers!, what a milestone.

If you're really looking for that 80's sound from these guys, Big Money will get you there

This was one of the first few songs that got me hooked on Rush. I never tire of this song 🎧.

I can’t recall and dare say that never before or since has there been a drummer (Neil) and bass player (Geddy) that plays to each other and compliments the other in all they play. While the lyrics and guitarist (Alex) just completes the master piece !!! Together, they’re master musicians, masters of ever changing time signatures in their musical creations, showmen, storytellers, entertainers of the highest skill and calibre, and above all during good times and in bad ... life long brothers and best of friends !!! How I lament Mr. Neil Peart’s passing. I still mourn his departure, but rejoice at his arrival !!! May you rest in eternal peace !!! RUSH !!! Celebrate with me every year on the 21st day of December (2112), a Rush Day !!! ( in case you didn’t ). Be loud and proud !!! Peace ☮️ !!!

This is literally one of the best rock albums of all time imo. Rush was the soundtrack of my life during highschool and im 24! If you havent already check out some of their longer EPIC songs (20 min each at least) like 2112 and The Fountain of Lamneth and Cygnus X Book one and two! you will FOR SURE love them!

Ahhhh...the song that's always playing in my heads soundtrack as I hop on my bike and head up the coast 😁 ✌

I'm watching this 12 hrs after its release, and still no thumbs down! My faith in humanity is now restored!

One of the best ever Rush songs !! Geddy omg bass guru / vocalist nails this to perfection Neil and Alex sublime as ever! We were spoilt in the 80’s

The Working Man has 100K subscribers. All that hard work is finally bearing fruit.

One of the bet albums of all time, love this song!

Rush is so poetic in their songs, I love how they always tell a story. Their songs are like reading a book in 4-5 minutes lol.

If you only knew what it was like for us to grow up with this music in the 80's and hearing it for the first time on the radio.

I was 12 when this song was released and it was the 1st time music ever conveyed the building tension of any song to me.

Hans Gruber “Moving Pictures” for a reason... most songs on this album were written to be very cinematic.

Another Rush fan has been born! It's just too bad that they've retired as a band, I'm sure that you would have loved to see them live. Take it from me, it was definitely a great experience! At least there's plenty of live performance videos of them for you to enjoy. You're obviously a true music appreciator, and Rush has given us 40 years of awesome material to appreciate, that's for sure! This is one of my favorite Rush songs, it's a great storytelling song, and the music and lyrics take you on a journey through a futuristic time where gasoline powered vehicles have been outlawed by the government. It's rebellious, glorious, and completely paints a picture in your mind. That's a hallmark of great writing, and something that seems to be lost in today's music. So glad you are enjoying this legendary band! It's been a blast taking the journey along with you! And yes... that's instruments creating the sound of the car engine accelerating, Geddy's synthesizer to be exact! As always, Peace and love from Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A!

Yes! And in concert the video behind them on stage shows the view from driving the car with lights chasing. AWESOME!!!!!!

Still one of my favorite Rush songs, especially when I go blasting through the countryside in my little convertible. Thanks for getting my day started off right Jamel!

Was at this tour 4 times in 1981. It was just as incredible live.

Couple of primary school buddies created one of the best progressive rock bands to this date, with the addition of possibly the best lyricist and drummer on the planet.

THIS! THIS IS IT! The track that first pulled me down the Rush rabbit hole. (And this whole Moving Pictures LP...perfection. So grateful I saw this tour.)

Yes that most definitely was a guitar making that sound. Alex Lifeson is a master!

Montrose's song, "Bad Motor Scooter," the 🎸 sounds like a bike taking off! The lead singer actually was the singer for Van Halen, after they regrouped, taking Eddie Lee Roths place.

This is the song to my soul... "shifting and drifting... mechanical music... ADRENALINE SURGE!"

Wow, man! I wish there was an excellent button for your reaction. Your pure emotional reaction brings me joy and excitement to my soul to have you experience what I experience almost 40 years ago when I was 15(mind blown). Great work my friend. FYI, “Rush” and “Judas Priest” are my best live performances in almost 40 years of concert going. I saw Rush 3 times, the last time being their next to last tour. Rush was my 2nd concert ever in 1981. Thanks for reading my comment. GBY.

Can you do Rush song A Farewell To Kings. Great song and I haven't seen anyone do it.

That was Alex Liefson guitar my man.

That was the car tearing off. Guitar.. That was won awesome 3person Canadian Band. ✌️🎸🥁

The song is about a young man who lives in a time when combustion engine automobiles have been outlawed. His Uncle has a house outside the city where he hides a Red Barchetta which is a nickname for Enzo Ferrari's Little Red Boat, the 1948 Ferrari 166MM. A small two seat race car with a tiny 1.5 liter V12 engine. In his time it is a crime to own and operate a car like this. The young man being born out of his time.

Check out RUSH'S YYZ. Oh my goodness, I can't even explain it it's amazing. I believe YYZ is on the same album if I'm not mistaken. Please please please please listen to YYZ

Not all 80's, it's all masterpiece.

Yes , they did!! This song takes you on the ride through the countryside!!! Literally!

Yes...that was Alex doing it with his guitar!! A true master

The 80's feel. Yeah, like exactly 1980.

"A nice morning drive" was the short story Neil based the lyrics on. This song and album are a masterpiece of prog-rock.

This song always reminds me of this young woman named Alissa from Arizona I used to talk to years ago. She was and probably still is a huge Rush fan and we used to both exchange mix tapes. I didn’t really get Rush then, but a few years later I rediscovered their music and today I love them. Alissa and I lost touch long ago, but I always think of her whenever I hear a Rush song. Alissa, if you ever read this, THANK YOU. 🙏

Grew up on RUSH. They were like food and water to me. So cool to watch new generations like you being introduced to one of the greatest bands ever. Keep on rockin'.

I can't tell you how many times I raced my car through the hills, this song blasting me along ;)

Great! One of the best songs from Power Trio. Amazing solo from Alex Lifeson!

I think musically, this was an absolute master piece by Rush. Crisp, clear, beautiful fluctuating of sound and pace of sound. Truly amazing.

I saw them in concert in December 1982 in Philly at the Signals Tour. Awesome, insane, and perfectly performed. I wish you could have been there with me.

I see Rush, I watch. Also, please react to the live version of YYZ with the drum solo from a show of hands tour, I know you've seen YYZ live but this drum solo is such a defining moment in my eyes for neil peart to help solidify him as the best of all time.

Fecking love this tune.

It was a fine morning in March 1982. The warm weather and clear sky gave promise of an early spring. Buzz had arisen early that morning, impatiently eaten breakfast and gone to the garage. Opening the door, he saw the sunshine bounce off the gleaming hood of his 15-year-old MGB roadster. After carefully checking the fluid levels, tire pressures and ignition wires, Buzz slid behind the wheel and cranked the engine, which immediately fired to life. He thought happily of the next few hours he would spend with the car, but his happiness was clouded - it was not as easy as it used to be.

Thanks Jamel, for listening to another RUSH masterpiece, Greetings from Costa Rica ... comments The garden de Rush. I love your t-shirt

Car sounds from Alex Lifeson's guitar

this is such a wonderful song, and classic Rush. I'm glad you love this one. 👍

Darlin, I just found you! Thank you for your honest candor, your humor and love for all music! As a musician, I know that all music evolves constantly; jazz, blues, hip hop, rock, punk, country... Thank you for doing these and sharing your love of music and broadening everyone’s musical horizons ♥️

How did three musical savants find each other and click together like clockwork. This is beyond tight, they are like one mind

This is a great song while driving! 🚘

This is what I listened to from high school through college.

Such a powerful messege from "At the one-lane bridge I leave the giants stranded at the riverside Race back to the farm To dream with my uncle at the fireside" Thaaaank you Neil!

I saw Rush in Concert in 1980 or 81 when this album came out.....I can't believe how people are finally figuring our how great they are(were)!!!!!!! thank you for bringing them to light

If I'm not mistaken, you only need to check out Limelight and The Camera Eye to complete the Moving Pictures album.

I love that you reacted to this song! This is one of their best songs and underrated a bit I think. By the way, you should react to By Tor and the Snow Dog. They use instruments in a way that will absolutely love.

Such an awesome song! Barchetta is a vintage Ferrari. Such a cool story. It's actually an old car stored in his uncle's barn in the future when driving cars is illegal, takes it for a joy ride and gets chased by the law before eluding them and returning the car safely to his uncle's barn. The sound of the Barchetta taking off was definitely Alex Lifeson's guitar. Epic.

First, Thank you for your posts. I don't subscribe to many. I enjoy your channel very much. I was hoping you'd covered this amazing song. Anyways... I was literally on a back wood, country road in Michigan with ZERO radio reception when all of a sudden this song came through crystal clear. In the back seat, sat my then 6 year old daughter. She said, "Rush! Crank it dad!" We'd tragically lost her mother two years earlier. Her mom and I were both huge Rush fans. I still get goosebumps when I hear this. God Bless you, April. We miss you. Thanks for keeping an eye on us.

"Red Barchetta" is what I call my Jeep, I'll be driving it when the world is nothing but burning Tesla's in the ditches...

Wait til you see the live version from Exit Stage Left...epic!!

Jamel keeps doing reaction videos to all my favorite songs. Not just Rush, either! But this is one of my favorite Rush songs along with Freewill and Hemispheres.

When it hits the "run like the wind" line, my heart can't soar any higher!

This whole album is 🔥🔥🔥! The first Rush song I ever heard was Tom Sawyer and I ran out and bought the album - ON VINYL!! - and had to replace it a year later due to overplaying it! Totally great - not a bad track on the album! Signals is another good one. Came out as the next album after Moving Pictures - check it out!!

New subscriber. I think you would be doing yourself a service by looking into Ronnie James Dio. He will probably be on any shortlist for greatest 70’s-80’s metal lead-singer. I’m pretty stunned you haven’t checked his stuff out yet. Part of his legend was his short stature. He was 5’4 but he had an IMMENSELY powerful voice. He headlined several iconic metal bands so the list I have for you will have different band names. I do believe you aught to listen and react to his work. Here are my suggestions: “The Last In Line” - Dio “Stargazer” - Rainbow “Holy Diver” - Dio “Stand Up And Shout” - Dio “Gates Of Babylon” - Rainbow His music videos can be pretty distracting. I would advise just watching the videos that are only an image of the album cover. Live Performance: “Dio - Rainbow In The Dark (Live The Spectrum 1984)”

Saw them play the entire moving pictures album live ..........pure brilliance.

This is undoubtedly my favorite Rush song. I'm a huge gear head, and this song lyrically and musically perfectly sums up my love and passion for cars and for driving. Makes me want to go out and buy an old Alfa Romero Spider and tear up some back roads.