Vital Signs (Rush song)
| "Vital Signs" | ||||
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| Single by Rush | ||||
| from the album Moving Pictures | ||||
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| Released | March 1981 (UK)[1] | |||
| Recorded | October–November 1980 | |||
| Studio | Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec | |||
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| Length | 4:43 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
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| "Vital Signs" on YouTube | ||||
"Vital Signs" is a song by progressive rock trio Rush from their 8th studio album Moving Pictures. The lyrics of the song are about individuality and the pressures of conforming.[3]
The song is heavily influenced by reggae (in the guitar riff) as well as progressive electronica (in its use of sequencers) and the music of The Police.[4] These influences would carry on into their next three studio albums: Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Power Windows.
The song was released as a single in the U.K. peaking at No 41. Also, a live version of "Vital Signs" appeared as the B-side to Rush's "New World Man" single in 1982 (Mercury #76179, US edition).[4]
It has appeared in Rush's set lists as recently as the 2010–2011 Time Machine Tour (documented on Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland[5]), during which Moving Pictures was played in its entirety.[6] It is also noted for being played during the encore of the Grace Under Pressure Tour[7] (documented on the Grace Under Pressure Tour Live album and video).[8]
Reception[edit]
Classic Rock readers voted "Vital Signs" the 37th best Rush song.[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rush Discography".
- ^ "Moving Pictures (1981) Stereogum". www.stereogum.com. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ Hansen, Eric. ""'Hold Your Fire' by Neil Peart" - Backstage Club Newsletter, January 1988". www.2112.net. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ a b Popoff, Martin (2013). Rush: The Illustrated History. Voyageur Press. ISBN 9780760343647.
- ^ "Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland | Rush.com". www.rush.com. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Time Machine Tour | Rush.com". www.rush.com. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Grace Under Pressure Tour | Rush.com". www.rush.com. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Grace Under Pressure Tour Live | Rush.com". www.rush.com. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Rock, Classic Rock2015-06-11T09:36:00 161Z Classic. "The 50 Greatest Rush Songs Ever". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
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External links[edit]
- Rush – Vital Signs at Discogs (list of releases)
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