Just 3 Guys in their late 50's showing today's youth how its done... 3 hours into their set.

When the head bobbing stops and you lean forward to stare, you know you're watching something magical, and you realize you'd been holding your breath the entire time.

Greatest 3 piece rock band in history, no debate, over.

This was at the end of a 3 hour show from guys well in their 50's at the time. Shredding it better than any band a third of their age. There's no band quite like Rush

I feel sorry for those who never had the opportunity to hear and se them live. I was 12years old when i saw them live for the first time, my first concert ever, the Glasgow Apollo and they recorded Closer to the Heart for Exit Stage Left that night. It’s a memory that will live with me for ever.

Working Man is off their first album and it sounds different than this. Both are excellent. Cleveland has a special place in their hearts as it was a Disc jockey from there that played this song and yes especially back In the 70's it was a working class town. This lead them to getting their first recording contract. The guys are pushing 60 here and this was at the end of a three hour show. Phenomenal! 🔥

For being a classic prog-rock band, that solo section was about the most metal thing I've ever seen. Absolutely glorious.

Rush is 🇨🇦🔥 The best rock trio there ever was. And ever will be.

The kicker in all of this is Alex Lifeson, the guy who played that amazing guitar solo, is the most underrated member of the group. That's how amazing Rush was.

I was at that show (one of my 20). Floor on Geddy's side. Love that I can watch this and relive it. Rush was the greatest.

The look on her face at certain points is PURE disbelief. I LOVE that!!!! I saw the live 14 times and they were INCREDIBLE. 🎶❤️🥁🎸🎤❤️🎶

This may be one of the most iconic performances in rock history, played by perhaps the best three man power band to ever grace a stage. Off the bloody charts!

Very exciting to watch you guys become Rush fans, quality rock and roll through and through! They are the power trio GOAT

I shouldn't have beers and watch Rush reaction videos. Get so emotional every time LOL. First time seeing them was in 1984 at age 14. 22 times in total and I regret not seeing them more...Great reaction thanks!

3 over talented guys in their late 50's absolutely smashing it

Xanadu from Live Exit Stage Left is my favorite performance of any band ever. I can listen to it over and over and never get tired. It's a journey. Like most of their songs

48 year lifelong favorite band RUSH fanatic. My girlfriend gave me their self-titled debut immediately after it was released in the US in June 1974. I was 13. I still have it. Already heavy into all the music that would later be called "Classic Rock." the instant that stylus contacted vinyl I was hooked for life. Saw them in January of 1977 on their ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE tour and February 1980 on their PERMANENT WAVES tour. The 77 show I was front row center with arms on stage. In the 70's their were no space barricades between fans & stage. The crowd was pressed against the stage. All arena shows were general admission until The Who in Cincinnati horror in December of 79. You arrive HOURS early and run for your life to attain the only spot to watch a show; FRONT ROW CENTER ARMS ON STAGE. It was a GLORIOUS decade to be a teenager.

What boggles my mind about this performance is three guys in their mid-50s rocking out with this much energy in the encore after a 2-3 hour show.

Cleveland pretty much gave them their start. A DJ named Donna Halper played this for her call to nature break since it was a long song. Pretty soon people were calling the station asking the name of the new Led Zeppelin song🤣 These guys never forget the people who helped them along the way. They're still friends with the DJ and know if it wasn't for Cleveland. Who knows where they'd be? Take care ✌

RUSH The greatest rock band that ever was or ever will be.

Rush was one of the best bands live saw them over 30 times

I saw Rush back up Nazareth back in 1977. My first big concert. Imagine. 45 years ago. One of the best songs ever.

Brings tears of joy and sadness for me to watch these video reactions. Sadness because we will never see these three virtuosos ever play live again with Neil’s death. The joy of having been alive at the same time this all happened and seeing younger generations discovering what I got to witness for 40+ years as a Rush fan. RIP Neil

It makes me happy to see someone get giddy about a band that I have loved so much for so long!

Best live version ever!!! Thank you thank you thank you RUSH!

How cool that they changed the feel of the song and made it really Jazzy in the beginning!! Such a Rush thing to do for their fans, which is why they're so loved!

This is one of the greatest live jams ever 🔥👍🤘🏻🎧

And they do that for 3 hours straight. Love seeing the amazed faces. 40 years after finding them, I still make that face. Love when they go reggae-hybrid. Such a different feel to it than the original.

The original recording of this song was with the original Drummer John Rutsey who due to being insulin dependent diabetic had to leave the band. Enter the GOAT!

That was the last song of a 3-hour concert! OMG...they gave it up every night and they gave the love and passion right back to the fans!

I saw Rush on their Presto tour back in the '90's. The best rock concert I've ever seen.

Rush always had a tight relationship with the industrial cities along the Great Lakes. I grew up in one of those, and long before blue jeans and flannel shirts were the de rigueur attire for grunge acolytes, that was our uniform. And Rush provided the soundtrack of our lives. When Lee says to Cleveland that they're the "best audience ever", that's because outside of Toronto, it was in Cleveland that they had some of their strongest support. For over 40 years. Another ting hat needs to be understood about Rush is that the members of the band were truly friends, and for them it was as much a pleasure to play for each other as it was to play for an audience. So, the joy you see in their faces is genuine.

Rush = 3 hard working artists always giving 110%

Great performance, as always. Alex and Geddy are life long friends and really feed off and push each other.

Some next level stuff for a group of near 60yo men that been doing it like that for nearly 40 years(at the time of this recording.) None have done what they have, and props to those that have made a attempt and come close, but ALL FALL SHORT of the glory of Rush!🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🎤🥇🇨🇦👌👍

Best live band of all time. So happy I got to see them 10 times all with my Dad who got my into the band.

Ahhhh our three Canadian Masters!!!! We worship them here at home. My boys!!!! Omg they had so much fun on stage.... 3 hour concerts..... lord luvs ducks 1981 was having my first baby!!! Just 45 yrs of awesome music. Luv seeing new listeners.. getting to experience this amazing music, the classic bands. Cheers

RUSH is the real deal, best ever.

You guys absolutely nailed it with your observation about their affinity and relatability to the working-class Ohio radio was the first United States region to play the first Rush album album back in 1974. And Rush of always acknowledged that that was their Gateway into the career they had that expanded around the world eventually. They are definitely guys who work their way up playing shity clubs for years and years and perfecting their craft. Alex and Getty the guitarist and bassist vocalist respectively have been friends since they were in middle school so the joy you see between the two of them interacting is 1000% rooted in all that history plus this drummer, Neil Peart, had been with them since 1975. Unlike zillion rock band to get out there and fake it, pretending they actually can tolerate each other... to collect a paycheck while playing half-hearted versions of their radio hits at that. It's definitely not Rush's approach. So glad that you guys enjoyed it, this is my first time seeing your reaction Channel and I'm definitely enjoying your energy and enthusiasm. Subscribed.

It was a Cleveland DJ that gave them a break playing their song on the radio , in the 70s , and yes this took to the working class all over the industrial USA and Canada

Feel the power. Embrace the awesomeness that IS RUSH. Been a fan for over 40 years & oh yeah I was there for that show in Cleveland. RUSH RULES……..ALWAYS HAS, ALWAYS WILL!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

The very first Rush song to be played on the radio

I saw them in Louisville. Kentucky the night before this show. Fucking amazing. The best concert I've been to, and I've seen iron maiden.

Love the reggae intro! RIP Neil Peart. He hadn't joined the band when this song was written and released.

Three of the greatest musicians ever.

Rush made a point to write music they would never get bored playing. This performance is them just having massive amounts of fun with the city that put them on the radio; old guys showing the new guys they can still rock, and I mean ROCK!

You two are the best people and so deserving to hear and comment on this Amazing band! Your out take is spot on! I really appreciate your inspiring reaction it's the same inspiring performance Rush puts out and you receive! Thank you so much for being so accurate it goes with great minds as you two possess!

Seen them 13 times and they always gave it all!!!

I’m sure it’s been said already in the comments a # of times that this was their encore after a 3hr set!!! And they were in their late 50’s!!! These three dudes are insane musicians an take it next level

Just finished watching the most amazing interview just released on KZfaq today where Alex & Geddy talk about life after Rush their frustration with not being able to continue, the time when Neil was sick, handling the grieving and how life has moved on since. They are still great friends even though they haven't played any music together since the R40 tour. Enjoyed Alex's new project Envy of None, it is NOT Rush but it is enjoyable.

This version is incredible. I would have suggested to listen to the original first, which is also incredible, then watch this one. Love this version and the original so much. Both have their strengths versus the other version. Both are of course awesome.

I haven’t even watched this yet because I’m SO EXCITED that you’re doing Working Man. …and I need to light my smoke. ❤

I was at this show. It was as awesome and loud and intense as it sounds!

The Argentine performance of YYZ where the fans were singing, the fans had written actual lyrics they were singing, and organized it, which really touched the band. It wasn't just LA LA la, they had words to sing to the band.

A little more perspective on the song: it’s written about Alex’s dad. Alex’s parents were emigres to Canada from Yugoslavia at the end of WWII. Alex’s real last name isn’t Lifeson - that’s a stage name adapted from his real name of Zivojinovich (which I think means roughly “Son of Life”). Alex’s dad was a plumber and handyman that worked 2 and 3 jobs all the time. When they say “get up at 7 and go to work at 9” they could have been thinking about how Alex’s dad might come home at 5, grab a nap til 7pm and then go to a second job at 9pm. That’s the kind of things he did for his family. Even more amazing is how they supported Alex in his musical pursuits because they saw he was a youth prodigy on the guitar. But that’s another story. ✌🏼

Their entire shows had that much energy! They were 3 guys doin' what they love and lovin' what they do!

I love the tone of that white Gibson Its the sound of there early years

The best live band EVER!

These guys are top tier. Amazing talents, all three of them. R.I.P. Neal..

First song from their first album which turned me on to them back in 1975! Great version. Saw them a couple of times in 1977 with 2112 and 1978 with Farewell to Kings. They double billed with Blue Oyster Cult!

These songs kept me going during the darkest periods of my life. I cannot thank them enough. All 3 are just insanely talented. The idea that I will not see them or hear new music from them is a blow to me every time I let myself think those words. I miss them.

Watching the boys “ go to work”.

So disappointed I didn't see them live! What an amazing band!

I was at this show on the floor center to Neil Peart. Awsome show!!!

All 3 are virtuosos on their instruments greatest band of all time lyrically and musically try red barchette Tom Sawyer, yyz driven, half the world, big money mission,marathon Animate half the world, lock and key, hold your fire, Any Rush is good Rush lol I cold go on and on and on and on for more songs

I never get tired of seeing people's faces as Geddy releases the hounds at 3:45. They've just effortlessly smoked one of their signature trimultaneous interlocking solos and that almost frightened look of "we're going faster? how can we go faster?" just makes me laugh for the sheer joy of it every single time.

Rush first debuted in the US on Cleveland radio station WMMS thanks to an astute young music director from Massachusetts, Donna Halper, and me being a resident was the beneficiary of that serendipity. The song was working man off of their titular album Rush

Three guys in their fifties ending a three hour concert

Looking forward to more Rush reactions. So much great music by this band to check out. Fantastic live performances as well.

Rewatched YYZ and Working Man Live knocks your socks off as well. 🤗 Big difference between 🥁 The Professor and the record. 😉 No disrespect but 🤯 Wow! Neil's drum fills are so freaking epic 🤔 on every Rush song actually! 😊🐰

Thank you for doing this video! You loved it as much as we do!!!! 😁

lol!!!!! the look on that womans face is frigging priceless!!!!

I wish you two could have seen them live. You have no idea...fornthise ofnus that did....it was a blessing and a privilege

Working Man and Fly By Night are my fave early Rush tracks

As Ged is finishing his little bass run right before Alex’s solo you can hear the crowd volume pickup slightly in anticipation of what’s coming! They know! Man I miss these guys !!! A Rush concert was something completely different! Saw every tour since permanent waves some tours multiple times. So fortunate!

Wow. Hadn’t heard this version before. ❤ the reggae intro, and how they ended with a few measures from Cygnus X-1. Very fun!

Watch this live DVD with family and drinks every Christmas. Classic show 😎🤘🏻

Great video guy. It is awesome to watch when some see this performance for the first time. Also you nailed it about Rush. They ARE the working man/women's band!

Love u guys, thanks to bring me happiness 🤘

you cant have 3 solo's of 3 different instruments at the same time DURING a song and bring it all back together to finish it out....RUSH- hahah yeah ok, watch this! . Alex playing above the fret line, Geddy doing the Flamenco strumming on bass and Neil ..well being Neil. And Neil didn't write this song. He came into the group right after this album. 40 yrs later was amazing. Great job guys. this song is so great life. glad I got to see them. keep up the good work and keep doing down the RUSH rabbit hole. you wont be disappointed.

This is what freaking mastery over your craft looks like while 20K people are watching you on full display.

A Cleveland DJ gave Rush their first air play in the United States when she needed a sufficiently long song for a bathroom break. So she saw this new thing, it was long, she put it on. When she got back she said her phones were absolutely lighting up demanding to know when the new Zepelin was coming out. That's how Rush got big. So they have a VERY soft spot for Cleveland. And yeah, that is very much a working class town. As for the song they love to just let Alex go a little nuts in the middle of it because it lends itself well to improvisation. This time, they pulled out all the stops and basically gave us 3 solos at the same time because all three of them were going insane and shredding their instruments. Keep in mind these guys are in their 50s at this point, and this is after already playing for 3 solid hours. RUSH is very much a working class band. They used to tour something like 280 days out of the year, year after year. These guys absolutely do this because they love doing it. They love their music. They love the fans. They love playing. And the fans love them all the more for it, so you get this insane energy feedback loop between them on stage and the crowd. There are people who essentially toured with the band and have been to hundreds of shows over their 4 decades of touring. Rush is also really pure. Never a scandal. No sex, drugs, etc. Just three guys who are best friends who are absolute gods at their instruments. They are incredibly humble. None of them have any ego about it. I've seen many concerts in my days from many genres of music. But nothing has even come close to comparing to seeing Rush live. It just feels so different.

Great video, thanks for your work.

Please do more Rush whether it's Limelight 21/12, anthem or Xanadu you will not be disappointed!

Saw them in Rochester my first concert. Then in Syracuse. Their first live album I use to listen all the time. One of the best albums ever.

This is not the original version the Reggae was extra for the concert, all of their fathers were Blue collar workers in the Toronto area , The Guitar player father was Serbian , The singer Bass player parents were survivors of the German Death camps

In the early days of Rush a DJ in Cleveland even though Working man was not getting a lot of Nationally and Rush ended up breaking big through Cleveland so They always treated Cleveland right

The crowd going crazy like that can be explained with 4 letters....Ohio, and add to that Cleveland, they are one of the best crowds in the world, the recording is proof - only Rio could take it up a level from that!! The place where they got their break!!

they've been quoted as saying it was never about cash and flash but their music.

Epic ….grew up with Rush 😀 Great version of this song !!!! Best drummer ever !!!! Tools drummer loves him 😊 check out Working Man rare early live and especially Rush in 4k Limelight live 😊!!!!!!

I was at this show....... 20th row Alex side on the floor.........amazing!

Love you love for rush they are top top artists unbeleable youve got to check 2112 the cominc version it will blow you away its up there with floyds shine on you crazy diamond

YYZ, call sign for Pearson Airport in Toronto their home town. 60 years old after a 3 hour concert.

Great reaction. I highly recommend that you react to Rush, Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left video. It was Rush at its finest in the early 80's. Thanks!

My jaw hit the ground several times. Unbleepin' believable.

Again great reaction, love it!!

Geniuses in their playground. Having such a good time.

RUSH night was always special. Very special. 😁👍

As a rush fan we are dedicated to this band its like a narriage

Great video great music song sounds rock. 👍 great show