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      • Rush devised a somewhat unique division of labor in the rock and roll world in that Neil Peart, the band’s drummer, wrote the lyrics but didn’t sing them, instead handing them over to bassist Geddy Lee to add his piercing vocals.
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      The Story and Meaning Behind "Limelight," a Breakthrough Song ...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Limelight_(Rush_song)Limelight (Rush song) - Wikipedia

    "Limelight" is a song by Canadian progressive rock band Rush. It first appeared on the 1981 album Moving Pictures . The song's lyrics were written by Neil Peart with music written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson .

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  4. americansongwriter.com › the-story-and-meaningThe Story and Meaning Behind "Limelight," a Breakthrough Song ...

    Jul 5, 2024 · Once Neil Peart added his lyrics, it turned into “Limelight.” Peart’s Problem. Rush devised a somewhat unique division of labor in the rock and roll world in that Neil Peart, the band’s...

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  5. faroutmagazine.co.uk › neil-peart-explains-hisThe Rush song Neil Peart used to explain his nature

    Oct 4, 2022 · In perhaps typical fashion, Peart would address his introverted nature through a song. ‘Limelight’ is one of Rush’s most beloved anthems. Featuring on the 1981 album Moving Pictures, the song is a personal reflection from Peart.

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  7. www.ultimate-guitar.com › articles › featuresThe Story Behind 'Limelight' by Rush | Ultimate Guitar

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    The official music video was made of shots of the recording process in Le Studio, which was a residential recording studio located just south of the town of Morin-Heights, Quebec built in 1972 by André Perry, Nick Blagona and Yaël Brandeis. This studio, where artists recorded and stayed, was the venue for many notable Canadian and international art...

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    The song is a standard of Rush's live performances, having been played on almost every tour since its release.

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    This song appeared in 2009 comedy movie "I Love You Man." Geddy Lee told Entertainment Weekly the shoot was a blast: "For us it was easy. We just played the same song over and over again 150 times. So we're playing and we got the pleasure of watching these comic actors do take after take. We were being entertained the whole time. I loved it. They'r...

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  8. www.songfacts.com › facts › rushLimelight by Rush - Songfacts

    Drummer and lyricist Neil Peart: "Success puts a strain on the friendship and it puts the strains on your day-to-day relationship, and it's something that we did go through, you know, we're not immune to it.

  9. www.songmeaningsandfacts.com › limelight-peeringLimelight by Rush Lyrics Meaning - Song Meanings and Facts

    Jan 3, 2024 · ‘Limelight’ is much more than a song; it’s a confessional ode expressing Peart’s discomfort with stardom. Through his lyrics, he conveys the weight of expectation and the loss of privacy that accompanies life as a public figure.

  10. medium.com › @gardner › limelight-examining“Limelight”: Examining Rush’s Place in the Pantheon of Rock ...

    Apr 2, 2023 · In 1975, John Rutsey left the band due to health issues, and he was replaced by Neil Peart. Peart’s arrival marked a turning point for the band, as his lyrics and drumming brought a new level...