#thespiritofradio

[poetrythreesixfive]

The Spirit of Radio

Take me to the pilot of your soul,

take me to the heart of rock and roll,

show me Jacob’s ladder to the sky,

I want to see the stairway when I die.

[andreanblack]

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#Repost @rush with @get_repost ・・・ 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 In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Permanent Waves, here is the new conceptual music video for “The Spirit of Radio.” The animated video captures the magic, spirit and growth of the FM radio format with a nostalgic nod to the pioneering DJ’s broadcasting music into homes around the world. The video also pays homage our late brother and fellow bandmate Neil Peart whose music and lyrics continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of the fans. “The Spirit of Radio” is the first single off 1980 album Permanent Waves, which reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. and No. 3 in Canada. It is Rush’s seventh studio album and entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 51 in the U.S., No 22 in Canada, the Top Twenty on the U.K. Singles chart and was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. UMe/Mercury/Anthem label group recently released a new, expanded edition of all the magic music that comprises the 1980 release, Permanent Waves. Permanent Waves-40th Anniversary is available to fans in four distinct configurations, including the (1) Super Deluxe Edition, (2) two-CD Deluxe Edition, (3) three-LP Deluxe Edition, and (4) Deluxe Digital Edition. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the first entertainment radio broadcast from the XWA studio in Montreal as well as the first licensed broadcasting station in the U.S. One likes to believe In the freedom of music Link in bio for full video. #thespiritofradio #permanmentwaves40 #geddylee #alexlifeson #neilpeart https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWv_kEnJ4x/?igshid=jkvuz4xl8bjq

[triboetry]

Rush is one of my all time favorite music groups. An older friend introduced me to them when I was very young, and I am so glad he did (thanks Jim(my) D). The more I explored their music, they more I fell into the world of Rush and Neil Peart. Neil, the drummer and lyricist for Rush, died yesterday. This is a great loss to the music world, but I know he’ll be delivering some thunder to us from the beyond. So glad I took the time to drive to Nashville in 2011 to see them. My thoughts are also with Iran and the airliner that was mistakenly shot down. I love the people I have met from Iran and I hope this can be resolved peacefully. Finally, please check out @spooks.and.books new review of Ages of Entanglement. #neilpeart #rush #2112 #rushmusic #thespiritofradio #limelight #rocknroll #yyz #subdivisions #drummers #thebestdrummer @rush https://www.instagram.com/p/B7L5DeLls1l/?igshid=1xkrhg38qqoh6

[1991aceshigh]

Invisible airwaves crackle with life Bright antenna, bristle with the energy Emotional feedback on 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" #Rush #TheSpiritOfRadio #PermanentWaves #Track01