Caravan

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About Caravan

"Caravan" is the first single from Canadian rock band Rush's 19th studio album, Clockwork Angels. It was released to radio stations and saw digital release on June 1, 2010 (a full two years before the album's proper release), on CD via mail order later that month, and as a 7" vinyl record for Record Store Day 2011, with a limited printing of 3,000 units. The B-side is an additional studio track titled "BU2B", which stands for the lyric "brought up to believe". Both songs were recorded April 13, 2010, at Blackbird Studios in Nashville with producer Nick Raskulinecz with mixing and engineering done by Richard Chycki at the Sound Kitchen in Franklin, Tennessee. The songs were mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York City. Live appearances of both songs were first featured on Rush's Time Machine Tour. 


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In a world lit only by fire
Long train of flares under piercing stars
I stand watching the steamliners roll by

The caravan thunders onward
To the distant dream of the city
The caravan carries me onward
On my way at last
On my way at last

I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big

On a road lit only by fire
Going where I want, instead of where I should
I peer out at the passing shadows
Carried through the night into the city
Where a young man has a chance of making good
A chance to break from the past
The caravan thunders onward
Stars winking through the canvas hood
On my way at last

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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their iconic lineup when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Rutsey's departure stemmed primarily from health concerns regarding his diabetes. In 2015 the band played their final show due to Peart's declining health. more »

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Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Elwood Peart

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12 facts about this song

Album
"Caravan" is a single from the Canadian rock band, Rush's 20th studio album, "Clockwork Angels."
Release Date
The song was released as a single on June 1, 2010, simultaneously alongside another single, "BU2B". The full "Clockwork Angels" album wasn't released until two years later in 2012.
Musical Style
"Caravan" is recognized for its progressive rock style, blending in elements of heavy metal but still retaining Rush's characteristic complex composition structure.
Lyrics
The lyrics were penned down by Neil Peart, the band's drummer, who often writes the band's lyrics. The song talks about the desire to move forward, to explore, and to chase after one's dreams.
Production
The song was produced by Rush and Nick Raskulinecz. Nick is a Grammy-winning producer who has worked with bands like Foo Fighters, Deftones, and Alice in Chains.
Chart Performance
"Caravan" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart.
Live Performance
"Caravan" was performed live even before the release of the "Clockwork Angels" album and was included in the "Time Machine Tour," which happened from 2010 to 2011.
Music Video
A live version of "Caravan" at Quicken Loans arena in Cleveland, Ohio, was released as a music video.
Artistic Influence
The whole "Clockwork Angels" album, including "Caravan," is influenced by the steampunk novel of the same name written by author Kevin J. Anderson, based on a story by Neil Peart.
Special Edition
"Caravan" and "BU2B" were also released as a special limited edition single in 2011 for Record Store Day.
Recognition
Classic Rock magazine listed "Clockwork Angels" as #2 on their list of "Top 50 Albums of 2012", showcasing the album's—and thus "Caravan's"—exceptional reception.
Legacy
Over a decade since its release, "Caravan" continues to be one of Rush's most resilient songs, and it often features in the playlists of long-time Rush fans.

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