Song: New World Man
Quick Thoughts: This is Rush's only American Top 40 hit, peaking at #21 on the Billboard singles chart for three weeks. According to wikipedia, "the song's lyrics, by contrasting a New World Man with that of one from the Old World and Third World, apparently refer to the need for Canadians and Americans, as their nations take their societal and political place in the 21st century, to learn from the experiences of European and Third World nations". I don't know what exactly Rush band members meant by this, but it's a title that makes me curious about the political views behind it. The song is good, though I'm having a hard time really liking Geddy Lee's voice.
Ranking from Original "Top 1000" List: 918
Added to my Personal List? YES
Total Songs Added to Final List: 44
For upcoming concerts: http://www.rush.com/
Having grown up listening to mostly hip-hop, R&B, some alternative, and all sorts of music in Spanish, I decided it was time to give myself a personal survey of Rock music. My friend BJ Swanner compiled a "Top 1000 Rock Song List", aggregated from several "Top Lists". As I go through all 1,000 songs, I'll be creating my own list, sharing a brief post like this for all the songs that will make my final list. I will not be ranking the songs that make it to my final list.....for now.
Twitter: @jimmythelion
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