The Spirit of Radio
Rush
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Begin the day With a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive Plays that song that's so elusive And the magic music makes your morning mood Off on your way Hit the open road There is magic at your fingers For the spirit ever lingers Undemanding contact In your happy solitude Invisible airwaves Crackle with life Bright antennae bristle With the energy Emotional feedback On a timeless wavelength Bearing a gift beyond price Almost free All this machinery Making modern music Can still be open-hearted Not so coldly charted It's really just a question Of your honesty, yeah your honesty One likes to believe In the freedom of music But glittering prizes And endless compromises Shatter the illusion Of integrity, yeah Invisible airwaves Crackle with life Bright antennae bristle With the energy Emotional feedback On a timeless wavelength Bearing a gift beyond price Almost free For the words of the profits Were written on the studio wall Concert hall And echoes with the sounds, of salesmen, of salesmen, of salesmen
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Written by: Alex Zivojinovich, Gary Lee Weinrib, Neil Elwood Peart
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Spirit of Radio" was released as a single by Rush in 1980. It's the first track on their album "Permanent Waves."
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InspirationThe song's title was inspired by Toronto radio station CFNY's slogan, which was dubbed as "The Spirit of Radio".
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SongwritersThe song was written by all three members of Rush - Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson.
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Chart PerformanceWhen it was released as a single, "The Spirit of Radio" peaked at #51 on the USA Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's second highest charting single in the country. In the UK, it reached #13, becoming Rush's biggest hit in the country.
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Music StyleThe song is known for its mix of progressive rock and reggae styles, showcasing Rush's musical diversity.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics lament the commercialization of radio broadcasting, veering away from the creativity and artistry it initially embodied.
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AwardsIt was amongst five Rush songs inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on March 28, 2010.
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Cover Versions"The Spirit of Radio" has been covered by a number of artists. Notably, British rock band The Foo Fighters covered the song in their second studio album "The Colour and the Shape" as a bonus track.
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In Popular CultureThis track is also featured in the video game "Guitar Hero 5" as a playable song, amplifying its recognition among younger audiences in the 21st century.
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Signature SongDespite its moderate chart performance at the time of its release, "The Spirit of Radio" has since become one of Rush's most popular and beloved songs. It is often lauded as one of the best examples of their musicianship and intricate songwriting style.
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