Song predictions for the upcoming tour!!!!!!!!!

[bscsmkr]

27 minutes ago, ZachenFoot said:

The only prediction I'm going to make is that they're not going to roll with an opener everyone is expecting. Subdivisions and The Anarchist were very unorthodox choices none of us would lead our fantasy setlists off with, and I think they started to enjoy the challenge of surprising people. 

I hope that they choose to NOT do The Anarchist. Not a fan of the song plus I think Geddy really struggles with the vocals and it was played enough on the CA and R40 tours 
They can skip a lot of songs played on the last few tours as well 

[JARG]

50 minutes ago, ZachenFoot said:

The only prediction I'm going to make is that they're not going to roll with an opener everyone is expecting. Subdivisions and The Anarchist were very unorthodox choices none of us would lead our fantasy setlists off with, and I think they started to enjoy the challenge of surprising people. 

One Little Victory might make a good show starter, for a number of reasons.

[Todem]

31 minutes ago, JARG said:

One Little Victory might make a good show starter, for a number of reasons.

That's also a bombastic way to introduce Anika. 

[JARG]

2 minutes ago, Todem said:

That's also a bombastic way to introduce Anika. 

That would indeed be one of the reasons I was thinking it'd be a good choice.

 

It's a good way for Alex and Geddy to say to the audience, "see? she's no slouch!"

Edited October 16, 2025 by JARG

[James Bond]

3 hours ago, ZachenFoot said:

The only prediction I'm going to make is that they're not going to roll with an opener everyone is expecting. Subdivisions and The Anarchist were very unorthodox choices none of us would lead our fantasy setlists off with, and I think they started to enjoy the challenge of surprising people. 

 

So what you're saying is... Tai Shan will be the tour opener.

[XanaD.E.W.]

3 hours ago, JARG said:

One Little Victory might make a good show starter, for a number of reasons.

 

3 hours ago, Todem said:

That's also a bombastic way to introduce Anika. 

 

3 hours ago, JARG said:

That would indeed be one of the reasons I was thinking it'd be a good choice.

 

It's a good way for Alex and Geddy to say to the audience, "see? she's no slouch!"

 

So I thought of this song too and all the associations with it, but then I saw that Anika does not even play a double bass pedal on her current setup to get that bombastic opening drum lick. But she does have a fast right foot to maybe creatively do her own intro for that song, or she might be adding a double kick pedal then.

 

Whatever they open up with I'm fine (yes, even The Spirit Of Radio) -- just glad they're out there again.  

[HemiBeers]

Thinking through the catalog of songs that aren't too challenging, I would add Entre Nous and Circumstances. 

[Derek19]

On what the R50: Fifty Something Tour setlist would look like, and will be, including rumored song selections, and choices, for right now, it is hard to determine that, and know.  I put together a setlist.  It might not be exact, but possibly similar, and roughly an outline.  From their nineteen studio c.ds, and albums, I tried to include only one song represented.  I didn't have one song from "Caress of Steel".  "2112" as the first song, I didn't have it to start, and begin.  I included some of their biggest hits, fan favorites, and deep ones. 

 

the Spirit of Radio

Stick It Out or Animate

Driven

the Main Monkey Business

Time Stand Still (Neil's tribute)

the Pass

Bravado

the Trees

Closer to the Heart

Secret Touch

 

Subdivisions

Red Sector A

Workin' Them Angels

the Garden (Neil's tribute)

Between the Wheels

Mission

Marathon

Yyz

Xanadu

By-Tor and the Snow Dog

La Villa Strangiato (An Exercise In Self-Indulgence)

2112

I Overture

II the Temples of Syrinx

 

Tom Sawyer

Working Man

Edited October 20, 2025 by Derek19

[Brava Doh!]

Reading an excerpt from a Q and A with Anika, she said her favourite Rush song to play was Natural Science. When asked if that could be considered a setlist spoiler she said “maybe”. 
 

Apologies for not having the link to that bit, I wish I could remember where I saw it yesterday.

[TheAnarchist2112]

1 hour ago, Brava Doh! said:

Reading an excerpt from a Q and A with Anika, she said her favourite Rush song to play was Natural Science. When asked if that could be considered a setlist spoiler she said “maybe”. 
 

Apologies for not having the link to that bit, I wish I could remember where I saw it yesterday.

yes please find the link

[James Bond]

1 hour ago, Brava Doh! said:

Reading an excerpt from a Q and A with Anika, she said her favourite Rush song to play was Natural Science. When asked if that could be considered a setlist spoiler she said “maybe”. 
 

Apologies for not having the link to that bit, I wish I could remember where I saw it yesterday.

 

4 minutes ago, TheAnarchist2112 said:

yes please find the link

 

I saw it as well, but it was on a Reddit post from a user who had met her at one of her gigs the other night. I don't think it was a formal Q & A as it were.

[TheAnarchist2112]

1 hour ago, James Bond said:

 

 

I saw it as well, but it was on a Reddit post from a user who had met her at one of her gigs the other night. I don't think it was a formal Q & A as it were.

oh ok

[Brava Doh!]

1 hour ago, James Bond said:

 

 

I saw it as well, but it was on a Reddit post from a user who had met her at one of her gigs the other night. I don't think it was a formal Q & A as it were.

Bingo! That’s where I saw it. Thanks for having a better memory than I!

[edhunter]

I’m guessing heavy I’m the nostalgia, with Geddy supporting his voice with tracks. 
 

I just hope I don’t have a 73-year-old man singing “naked in our unity”….

[Linguine Lee]

 

Deep Cuts to be performed this tour!!!

 

Here Again
In The End
The Necromancer
No One At The Bridge
The Fountain
Tears
Something For Nothing
A Farewell To Kings
Madrigal
Hemispheres
Different Strings
Afterimage
The Enemy Within
Grand Designs
Marathon
Middletown Dreams
Time Stand Still
Prime Mover
Mission
Chain Lightning
Ceiling Unlimited
Peaceable Kingdom
Secret Touch
Earthshine
Spindrift
Clockwork Angels

[dtpoet]

Okay.  Setlist number 2.  35 songs on the list.  Some longer songs may be abbreviated versions.  Some songs are paired with others so it will be either/or.  
 

SET 1

1. One Little Victory

2. Spirit Of Radio

3. Limelight

4. Ghost Rider / Nobody’s Hero

5. Subdivisions / Distant Early Warning

6. Time Stand Still / Bravado

7. Leave That Thing Along / Where’s My Thing

8. Cygnus Medley 

9. Far Cry / Dreamline

 

SET 2

1. Tom Sawyer

2. New Word Man / Analog Kid

3. Big Money / Force Ten

4. Freewill / Red Barchetta

5. The Trees / Closer To The Heart

6. Xanadu / Natural Science

7. YYZ (some sort of footage a Neil drum solo woven in)

8. (All acoustic versions) Resist / Afterimage / The Garden

9. 2112 (Overture, Temples, and Grand Finale)

 

ENCORE

Headlong Flight

La Villa Strangiato

In The Mood

Edited October 21, 2025 by dtpoet

[James Bond]

I like your choices for the rotation slots. I fully expect we'll see some fresh medleys and truncated songs.

[TheAnarchist2112]

2 hours ago, dtpoet said:

Okay.  Setlist number 2.  35 songs on the list.  Some longer songs may be abbreviated versions.  Some songs are paired with others so it will be either/or.  
 

SET 1

1. One Little Victory

2. Spirit Of Radio

3. Limelight

4. Ghost Rider / Nobody’s Hero

5. Subdivisions / Distant Early Warning

6. Time Stand Still / Bravado

7. Leave That Thing Along / Where’s My Thing

8. Cygnus Medley 

9. Far Cry / Dreamline

 

SET 2

1. Tom Sawyer

2. New Word Man / Analog Kid

3. Big Money / Force Ten

4. Freewill / Red Barchetta

5. The Trees / Closer To The Heart

6. Xanadu / Natural Science

7. YYZ (some sort of footage a Neil drum solo woven in)

8. (All acoustic versions) Resist / Afterimage / The Garden

9. 2112 (Overture, Temples, and Grand Finale)

 

ENCORE

Headlong Flight

La Villa Strangiato

In The Mood

I think OLV would be a terrific opener

[power1985]

On 10/8/2025 at 8:02 AM, Todem said:

Yeah doubt it.

 

Ride or die as Geddy is the voice of Rush and being he is breathing he will be handling all lead vocals.

 

I would expect an R30 type set list. 
 

I think people are already getting a little overboard about Alex…..he will be ready to roll. This is not a 35-50 date tour. 
 

It’s what 13 shows in 7 cities? 
 

While I get he has some arthritis issues I am sure he is not going to embarrass himself. Not in the least. There is medication/anti inflammatory measures he can take if for some reason he has a flair up. And of course lots of bong hits.
 

It’s not like he stopped playing guitar the last decade. He has been jamming with Geddy the last 10 years. He has plenty of dexterity left in those 70 year old hands.

 

I listed my 35 songs and think 80% of it will be played….the wild cards are Natural Science and Xanadu as far as epics. 
 

I also expect barely any pre 80’s stuff save for Working Man, La Villa, 2112 and maybe Xanadu to be played. I fully expect a lot of 80’s material to be present some sprinkled 90’s stuff from Presto and CP with the heaviest dose coming from RTB (I expect at least 3 tunes from that album). 
 

Nothing from T4E and one tune from VT max maybe two.

 

1-2 from Snakes

2-3 from CA

 

 

Actually it is a 40 date tour now, so Alex might be a little tired. I'm not expecting all of them to be the best.

[thizzellewashington]

10 hours ago, TheAnarchist2112 said:

I think OLV would be a terrific opener

Would be a hell of a way to introduce a new drummer to start off the show.

[losingit2k]

Well its been a long time, let me see if I still have it! I think they'll stick to songs with plain drumming ( No Percussions- But I hope I'm wrong on that). Regardless, I think they'll go with Greatest Hits that Rock, Instrumentals and some never played Rush songs thrown in for the fans! 

 

Rush Fifty Something Tour:

 

Set 1:

 

Limelight

Distant Early Warning

Dreamline

Where's my thing?

Stick it Out

Driven ( with Bass Solo)

Time Stand Still (Dedicated to Neil) - Nobody's Hero (During 2nd Night) 

Leave that thing Alone

Cut to the Chase (Never Played Live) - Chain Lightning (During 2nd Night) 

Vapor Trails ( Never Played Live) - Open Secrets (During 2nd Night) 

Available Light ( Never Played Live) - Alien Shore (During 2nd Night) 

Limbo

Far Cry

Caravan

Headlong Flight

 

 

Set 2:

 

The Big Money 

Subdivision/ The Analog Kid (During 2nd Night) 

The Main Monkey Business

Roll the Bones/ Ghost of a Chance (During 2nd Night) 

Red Barchetta/ The Camera Eye (During 2nd Night) 

Malignant Narcissism

Different Strings ( Never Played Live) 

Jacobs Ladder/ Natural Science (During 2nd Night) 

La Villa Strangiatto

Cygnus X-1/ Xanadu (During 2nd Night) 

Hemispheres: Prelude

The Spirit of Radio

Tom Sawyer

YYZ

Closer to the Heart (with Extended Jam)

 

Encore:

 

Working Man

By Tor, The Necromancer & the Snowdog  (Medley) 

2112 Overture/ Temples/ Finale (Medley)

 

 

Well I'll be satisfied with that! Incase you're wondering what The By Tor, The Necromancer and the Snowdog would sound like? Her ya go:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 22, 2025 by losingit2k

[JARG]

11 hours ago, thizzellewashington said:

Would be a hell of a way to introduce a new drummer to start off the show.

Yup.

[TheGhostRider]

1 hour ago, losingit2k said:

Well its been a long time, let me see if I still have it! I think they'll stick to songs with plain drumming ( No Percussions- But I hope I'm wrong on that). Regardless, I think they'll go with Greatest Hits that Rock, Instrumentals and some never played Rush songs thrown in for the fans! 

 

Rush Fifty Something Tour:

 

Set 1:

 

Limelight

Distant Early Warning

Dreamline

Where's my thing?

Stick it Out

Driven ( with Bass Solo)

Time Stand Still (Dedicated to Neil) - Nobody's Hero (During 2nd Night) 

Leave that thing Alone

Cut to the Chase (Never Played Live) - Chain Lightning (During 2nd Night) 

Vapor Trails ( Never Played Live) - Open Secrets (During 2nd Night) 

Available Light ( Never Played Live) - Alien Shore (During 2nd Night) 

Limbo

Far Cry

Caravan

Headlong Flight

 

 

Set 2:

 

The Big Money 

Subdivision/ The Analog Kid (During 2nd Night) 

Roll the Bones/ Ghost of a Chance (During 2nd Night) 

Malignant Narcissism

Red Barchetta/ The Camera Eye (During 2nd Night) 

Different Strings ( Never Played Live) 

Jacobs Ladder/ Natural Science (During 2nd Night) 

La Villa Strangiatto

Cygnus X-1/ Xanadu (During 2nd Night) 

Hemispheres: Prelude

The Spirit of Radio

Tom Sawyer

YYZ

Closer to the Heart (with Extended Jam)

 

Encore:

 

Working Man

By Tor, The Necromancer & the Snowdog  (Medley) 

2112 Overture/ Temples/ Finale (Medley)

 

 

Well I'll be satisfied with that! Incase you're wondering what The By Tor, The Necromancer and the Snowdog would sound like? Her ya go:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think this setlist is a good approximation of what to expect. Assuming that both Jacob's Ladder and Natural Science are played, I would prefer them to be played back to back and not swapped out. I heard Jacob's Ladder on R40 and really want to hear it again, but I've never heard Natural Science live. 

Edited October 22, 2025 by TheGhostRider

[losingit2k]

On 10/16/2025 at 12:24 PM, Todem said:

That's also a bombastic way to introduce Anika. 

Todem Great hearing from you again! And Yes I agree, That would be a great way to start the show. "Animate" would be another even though I don't care for the song to much. 

[losingit2k]

On 10/21/2025 at 9:52 AM, dtpoet said:

Okay.  Setlist number 2.  35 songs on the list.  Some longer songs may be abbreviated versions.  Some songs are paired with others so it will be either/or.  
 

SET 1

1. One Little Victory

2. Spirit Of Radio

3. Limelight

4. Ghost Rider / Nobody’s Hero

5. Subdivisions / Distant Early Warning

6. Time Stand Still / Bravado

7. Leave That Thing Along / Where’s My Thing

8. Cygnus Medley 

9. Far Cry / Dreamline

 

SET 2

1. Tom Sawyer

2. New Word Man / Analog Kid

3. Big Money / Force Ten

4. Freewill / Red Barchetta

5. The Trees / Closer To The Heart

6. Xanadu / Natural Science

7. YYZ (some sort of footage a Neil drum solo woven in)

8. (All acoustic versions) Resist / Afterimage / The Garden

9. 2112 (Overture, Temples, and Grand Finale)

 

ENCORE

Headlong Flight

La Villa Strangiatto

In The Mood

Great setlist, I do like your idea of having a video of Neil doing the Drum Solo on the Screen! Which show though? I would go with the Frankfurt Video!