Vital Signs (Rush song)
| "Vital Signs" | ||||
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| Single by Rush | ||||
| from the album Moving Pictures | ||||
| B-side | "In The Mood" | |||
| Released | March 1982 | |||
| Recorded | October–November 1980 | |||
| Studio | Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec | |||
| Length | 4:43 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson | |||
| Producer(s) | Rush, Terry Brown | |||
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"Vital Signs" is a song by progressive rock trio Rush from their album Moving Pictures. The lyrics of the song are about individuality and the pressures of conforming.[1]
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.[2] These influences would carry on into their next three studio albums: Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Power Windows.
The song was released as the final single from the Moving Pictures album. 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).[2]
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[3]), during which Moving Pictures was played in its entirety.[4] It is also noted for being played during the encore of the Grace Under Pressure Tour[5] (documented on the Grace Under Pressure Tour Live album and video[6]).
See also
References
- ^ Hansen, Eric. ""'Hold Your Fire' by Neil Peart" - Backstage Club Newsletter, January 1988". www.2112.net. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
- ^ 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 2017-06-30.
- ^ "Time Machine Tour | Rush.com". www.rush.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
- ^ "Grace Under Pressure Tour | Rush.com". www.rush.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
- ^ "Grace Under Pressure Tour Live | Rush.com". www.rush.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
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