GeddysMullet Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) This is a subject of great debate in my house, and we have never quite been able to come to a conclusion other than that it's not the studio version. Share your opinion about this classic song from Rush's "Mushy Middle" era that found new and awesome life in the 21st Century! Edited May 10, 2017 by GeddysMullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) I have to go with the CA version. That CA String Ensemble made the song better in my book. But no matter what version, I can never listen to the song without my eyes filling with tears when Geddy sings: Time is a gypsy caravanSteals away in the nightTo leave you stranded in DreamlandDistance is a long-range filterMemory a flickering lightLeft behind in the heartland Edited May 9, 2017 by Lorraine 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 The one that doesn't get played. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 This is a subject of great debate in my house, and we have never quite been able to come to a conclusion other than that it's not the studio version. Share your opinion about this classic song from Rush's "Mushy Middle" era that found new and awesome life in the 21st Century! :lol: "Mushy Middle!" I love it! I hadn't heard that one before. I wimped out and went with "can't decide" because I like them all. One of my few top favorites from that era. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Why is the version on Different Stages not an option? That would get my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Why is the version on Different Stages not an option? That would get my vote. Dang, I knew I missed one! Poll has been edited. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwillchooseFreeWill Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 It's one of my faves (to quote Mr Geddy Lee) so any version is good. When I hear the line about the sister in Vegas I am always transported back to driving from Vegas to LA. My liquid crystal compass by my side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Definitely the Different Stages version. That's one of my favorite live Rush tracks. The CA version is also great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I don't have a favourite version, but the line We're only immortal for a limited time, shaped 19-22 year old me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordercollie Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Cop out!!!! Different Stages with just the band. CA Live with the strings tops DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justus_2112 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 All of them... But to pick one, I think that song was destined to be backed by a string ensemble. CA gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwillchooseFreeWill Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I don't have a favourite version, but the line We're only immortal for a limited time, shaped 19-22 year old me. I always wish that I had realised that when I was young and foolish and would have grabbed onto life with both hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The shortest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Different Stages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Studio version, but I reserve the right to change my mind after I've listened to a few others. I remember Rio and Stages being partcularly badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Rio was my favorite until the CA tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Rio was my favorite until the CA tour. In spite of the sound quality, a LOT of the RIO versions became definitive for me. I need to hear the CA live stuff again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Top 5 Rush song. I listened to a few versions back to back not too long ago. I like R30 and DS the most. I give the edge to R30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Studio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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