rocket ignites Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) I'd say both are interesting and carry some heavy meaning. Lyrically I like GOAC, but not so much musically. I think Ghost Rider is a quality song off of VT...it gets my vote. Thoughts? Which song do you prefer? Edited August 16, 2015 by A rocket that ignites itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 They're both pretty good. Ghost of a Chance has some nice guitar parts and sentiments, but I'll go with the melodies, imagery, and emotion of Ghost Rider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatchMaker97 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I love both songs but after listening to the S&A live version of GOAC, it gets my vote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 It's a tie for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 as a ghost myself I have deep love for both, but Ghost Rider resonates with me most these days that said, GOAC was a revelation at the time (1991) it was a jewel of a song on an album that seemed like 'the end' for Rush - dark times 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 My vote goes to Ghost Rider. I only really like the Ghost Of A Chance version they did during Snakes & Arrows Tour. Better guitar then on studio album. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ghost Rider by a mile over the Fogelberg tune. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ghost of a Chance has a very nice guitar solo. ... Ghost Rider is a very nice song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 I love both songs but after listening to the S&A live version of GOAC, it gets my vote.I admit that I was disappointed with GOAC in concert only because it replaced Entre Nous on the 2nd leg of the S&A tour...but it was cool to witness both played live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMeanPride Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ghost Rider. Maybe my favorite song off the record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ghost Rider is meh to me. Ghost of a Chance is a total corny snore-fest to me. I'm going Rider on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Chance is a filler song. Rider is autobiographical and important. No contest...rider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Close to being a tie but I can't stand the mix on Vapor Trails so the vote goes to Ghost of a Chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I enjoy the lyrics and vibe of GOAC. Same goes for GR. However the guitar work on GOAC is just fantastic. Toss up really 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Both songs are great. GR is straight from Neil's heart and that means a lot. GoaC has lyrics that mean something to me, so that is great. I voted for both because I could! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I enjoy the lyrics and vibe of GOAC. Same goes for GR. However the guitar work on GOAC is just fantastic. Toss up reallyGhost of Nasa, the rare B Side off 'Moist' is better than both of these 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Both songs are great, I pick Ghost Rider (2002 hot headed edition) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Close to being a tie but I can't stand the mix on Vapor Trails so the vote goes to Ghost of a Chance.Why does the mix always have to be an issue? What about the song itself? Ghost Of A Chance is a nothing song, a nice one but in comparison to the autobiographical weight of Ghost Rider, it falls flat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Close to being a tie but I can't stand the mix on Vapor Trails so the vote goes to Ghost of a Chance.Why does the mix always have to be an issue? What about the song itself? Ghost Of A Chance is a nothing song, a nice one but in comparison to the autobiographical weight of Ghost Rider, it falls flat.The mix is an issue because it's annoying. The bass drum is so far forward that it's distracting. It makes it hard for me to enjoy the song. I understand why people like GR and lyrically I think it's a good song, but GOAC just appeals to me more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Close to being a tie but I can't stand the mix on Vapor Trails so the vote goes to Ghost of a Chance.Why does the mix always have to be an issue? What about the song itself? Ghost Of A Chance is a nothing song, a nice one but in comparison to the autobiographical weight of Ghost Rider, it falls flat.The mix is an issue because it's annoying. The bass drum is so far forward that it's distracting. It makes it hard for me to enjoy the song. I understand why people like GR and lyrically I think it's a good song, but GOAC just appeals to me more. I am going to revisit RTB today. I am listening to a lot of soft rock at the moment, so it might make an impact this time around! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ghost of a Chance. It KILLED live. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Both good, but Ghost Rider is much much better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Both good, but Ghost Rider is much much better. This. Anyone who dislikes Ghost Rider cannot value the Passion behind Neil's words. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ghost Rider.......like everything else on VT. Goes on way to long. and yes......i know neil's State of mind Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pip65 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 GOAC gets my vote. My head says Ghost Rider but my heart says GOAC, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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