Lucas Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) The bits from the 1979 Pinkpop Festival are some of my favorite - Geddy's vocals were incredible for that show ... The setlist and recording from the show have Passage To Bangkok as the first song, which we know was not the case - the Hemispheres tour opened with Anthem, followed by Bangkok ... and even though it was a festival with other bands, I'm sure Rush didn't shorten their setlist by opening with Bangkok ... Is there any info that would lead us believe that the entire show was recorded, at least the audio ? ...... The video seems to be from a TV news channel, and doesn't guarantee a full performance, but I would think the audio would be there for the entire show ... . Edited April 26, 2015 by Lucas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) ... another toy !!!!!!!!! Edited April 26, 2015 by Lucas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I don't if there's more, but it's one of my favorite live performances to listen to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabesCavesOfIce Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 The bits from the 1979 Pinkpop Festival are some of my favorite - Geddy's vocals were incredible for that show ... The setlist and recording from the show have Passage To Bangkok as the first song, which we know was not the case - the Hemispheres tour opened with Anthem, followed by Bangkok ... and even though it was a festival with other bands, I'm sure Rush didn't shorten their setlist by opening with Bangkok ... Is there any info that would lead us believe that the entire show was recorded, at least the audio ? ...... The video seems to be from a TV news channel, and doesn't guarantee a full performance, but I would think the audio would be there for the entire show ... . According to 2112.net slash power windows...it was a shortened ten song setlist. According to setlist.fm- Jun41979ArtistRush Artist statistics Add setlistVenueBurgemeester Damen Sportpark, Geleen, NetherlandsTourHemispheres Tour Tour statistics Add setlist A Passage to Bangkok Xanadu The Trees Closer to the Heart La Villa Strangiato 2112 Part III: Discovery 2112 Part IV: Presentation 2112 Part VI: Soliloquy 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale Encore:In the Mood Drum Solo Something for Nothing ------- Clark Gillies #9 would be proud three times over. Next it's ten Clarke's and Finn's turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Mann Rush were crazy cats back then :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrobyn Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 there is a bootleg of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30kwpa Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Festivals rarely permit full sets, even for the headliners due to time constraints. My guess is that was all they played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 The bootleg on youtube begins with Geddy saying "thank you" and then announcing Passage To Bangkok - I just don't think that's the way they would begin their set .... Other bootlegs from the Hemispheres tour have them opening with Anthem, and then Geddy doing a similar rap to introduce Bangkok ... I am hoping that they have this entire show, and will release as a bonus We need to find someone who was at this show who remembers the set :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) ... listen close in the very very beginning - Geddy says "thank you" Edited April 27, 2015 by Lucas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron2112 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The bits from the 1979 Pinkpop Festival are some of my favorite - Geddy's vocals were incredible for that show ... The setlist and recording from the show have Passage To Bangkok as the first song, which we know was not the case - the Hemispheres tour opened with Anthem, followed by Bangkok ... and even though it was a festival with other bands, I'm sure Rush didn't shorten their setlist by opening with Bangkok ... Is there any info that would lead us believe that the entire show was recorded, at least the audio ? ...... The video seems to be from a TV news channel, and doesn't guarantee a full performance, but I would think the audio would be there for the entire show ... . According to 2112.net slash power windows...it was a shortened ten song setlist. According to setlist.fm- Jun41979ArtistRush Artist statistics Add setlistVenueBurgemeester Damen Sportpark, Geleen, NetherlandsTourHemispheres Tour Tour statistics Add setlist A Passage to BangkokXanaduThe TreesCloser to the HeartLa Villa Strangiato2112 Part III: Discovery2112 Part IV: Presentation2112 Part VI: Soliloquy2112 Part VII: Grand FinaleEncore:In the MoodDrum SoloSomething for Nothing ------- Clark Gillies #9 would be proud three times over. Next it's ten Clarke's and Finn's turns. This is just what appears on the many bootlegs of this show.....NOT the entire set list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The show was broadcast on radio over here and the quality was fantastic. I had it on cassette for years, truly wonderful version of The Trees on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I remember hearing that too Tony. I was working in Belgium at the time and was raging i could not make the gig. I think the whole concert was certainly filmed. The La villa Strangiato performance, also featured on a compilation of Pinkpop performances that appeared on DVD a few years back. only ever seen a Dutch release unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The bits from the 1979 Pinkpop Festival are some of my favorite - Geddy's vocals were incredible for that show ... The setlist and recording from the show have Passage To Bangkok as the first song, which we know was not the case - the Hemispheres tour opened with Anthem, followed by Bangkok ... and even though it was a festival with other bands, I'm sure Rush didn't shorten their setlist by opening with Bangkok ... Is there any info that would lead us believe that the entire show was recorded, at least the audio ? ...... The video seems to be from a TV news channel, and doesn't guarantee a full performance, but I would think the audio would be there for the entire show ... . According to 2112.net slash power windows...it was a shortened ten song setlist. According to setlist.fm- Jun41979ArtistRush Artist statistics Add setlistVenueBurgemeester Damen Sportpark, Geleen, NetherlandsTourHemispheres Tour Tour statistics Add setlist A Passage to BangkokXanaduThe TreesCloser to the HeartLa Villa Strangiato2112 Part III: Discovery2112 Part IV: Presentation2112 Part VI: Soliloquy2112 Part VII: Grand FinaleEncore:In the MoodDrum SoloSomething for Nothing ------- Clark Gillies #9 would be proud three times over. Next it's ten Clarke's and Finn's turns. This is just what appears on the many bootlegs of this show.....NOT the entire set list. Yeah Passage to Bangkok wouldn't open a show unless they were in Bangkok! I'd be willing to bet Bastille Day opened the show since that was a popular opening tune in those daze. I wouldn't discount an abbreviated set list since it was a festival, but also wouldn't think that was all they did.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The bootleg on youtube begins with Geddy saying "thank you" and then announcing Passage To Bangkok - I just don't think that's the way they would begin their set You may be right -- it would be atypical for them to start a set that way. In all the recordings from that era I've heard, they launch straight into a song after being introduced...the bantering comes later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 If I remember correctly, there was a pole on the stage right in front of Neil. That could have been a tragic accident waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I've always wondered how the other bands on the bill liked them. I believe the Police and Elvis Costello were there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I rarely listen to this one and I don't know why. I'm listening to Xanadu off of it right now though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Go here and take a look. This site has the most comprehensive and correct listing of all Rush tours that I have seen. http://www.digitalrushexperience.com/database/dbhome.php 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I've always wondered how the other bands on the bill liked them. I believe the Police and Elvis Costello were there.. Full line up: Rush Elvis Costello Average White Band The Police Dire Straits Peter Tosh Massada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 This is the only other snippet I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 This show was one of my first vinyl bootlegs. I think it was number 5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) They opened with Anthem on that tour, and Bastille Day was part of the medley by that point. Also, I severely doubt that they didn't play Overture and Temples as part of 2112, and from the clips I've seen it seems like they were on a station break while they were being played (they come back right as Presentation's playing already). The way that A Passage to Bangkok segues into Xanadu suggests to me they dropped By-tor from the set (on that tour it usually segued into Xanadu, as it did from AFTK to PW tours). Even though Something For Nothing is the last song on the bootleg I really think it's been moved from its usual place in the setlist on that tour after Xanadu and before The Trees. If you listen to the boot they end on the drum solo and Geddy says goodnight and everyone's cheering, but when Something For Nothing starts the crowd is really chill, and hardly the pumped up excitement of an encore. #obsessiverushnerdgirl Oh, and I found a picture of that pole in front of Neil. :) http://www.pinkpop.org/pics/1979_5.jpg Edited April 28, 2015 by gudbuytjane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 A lot of the time a boot collector will send you copies of their boots by trading black cds. Two for one, if you want 10 shows and it's 20 cd's, you send them 40 blank cd's, they make the copies you want and then they send you the boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/concerts/rush-pink-pop-festival-holland-06.04.1979/15.jpg http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/concerts/rush-pink-pop-festival-holland-06.04.1979/12.jpg http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/concerts/rush-pink-pop-festival-holland-06.04.1979/04.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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