In that regard, The Spirit of Radio more than qualifies as a greatest-hits package, and provides an excellent overview of one of rock's most successful and innovative bands. Along with what is arguably their most enduring classic track, 'Tom Sawyer,' and their biggest pop hit, 'New World Man,' the songs on this compilation have become radio staples that continue to garner airplay decades after their initial release. It was significant in the growing popularity of the band, becoming their first top 30 single in Canada and reaching number 51 on the US Hot 100. The songs name was inspired by Toronto radio station CFNY-FMs slogan. Original Scarce 2003 Island Def Jam Music 5 Track Promo Only Dvd Sampler For Chronicles Collection, Including Closer To The Heart, Tom Sawyer, Subdivisions, The Big Money &. The Spirit of Radio trims the excess fat and presents a lean set of songs that showcase all the best elements of Rush: guitar-driven rock ('Fly by Night'), arena rock anthems ('The Spirit of Radio'), social commentaries ('The Trees'), epic sci-fi excursions ('2112 Overture/The Temples of Syrinx'), and bold synth experiments ('Subdivisions'). 'The Spirit of Radio' is a song released in 1980 by the Canadian rock band Rush from their album Permanent Waves. The Spirit Of The Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987. Previous attempts by Mercury to summarize Rush's career have resulted in a pair of sprawling double-disc collections (1991's Chronicles, and 1997's two-volume Retrospective) that provided too much material for the casual fan. Arranged chronologically from 1974's Zeppelin-esque 'Working Man,' to 1987's majestic 'Time Stand Still,' this concise, single-disc collection represents Rush during their most productive period. The Spirit Of Radio (Greatest Hits 1974-1987) is a music boxset/compilation recording by RUSH (Heavy Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 2003 on cd. UPC 044006333526 is associated with product Rush - The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 - CD, find 044006333526 barcode image, product images. Spanning their 13-year association with the Mercury label, The Spirit of Radio contains 16 of Rush's best-known songs that have been floating around the rock radio airwaves for years. This www site also has Dream Theater bootleg CD. So it may seem odd for Rush to release a greatest-hits collection when the group has had just one Top 40 pop singles' hit in their long career but if you factor in the amount of rock radio airplay given to these songs, then The Spirit of Radio contains, in essence, the greatest hits of Rush. CD: The Spirit Of Radio: 09/21/84 + 03/27/81: CD: Tom Sawyer: 09/21/84 + 03/27/81: CD. Although an actual description does not exist as to what songs can comprise a greatest-hits collection, it is generally assumed that the disc will contain the biggest and best-charting singles that have been issued by an artist.

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