Disk98 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Has Rush finally retired Freewill? It was dropped completely for the Clockwork Angels Tour. Those notes at the end are probably too high for Geddy to reach now… Are the days of Freewill live over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) I dont think so, they just played it so much they wanted to take a break. Like Limelight, they didnt play that song on almost all concerts during CA tour I believe, maybe they just wanted a break for now Edited February 7, 2015 by bigbobby10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 It will be on this tour: 100% chance.ALL the hits make it, just in case this is it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdog212 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 It will be on this tour: 100% chance.ALL the hits make it, just in case this is it!! I'm not 100% sure, but I'd like to think you're right. I haven't seen it done since...I don't even remember when. So I'd love it if they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I personally hope its not in the show, as I've never been a big fan of it. However I have a very strong feeling that it will be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 If they don't play it this tour I'll be surprised. Geddy's proven he can hit the notes on the Time Machine Tour, albeit requiring a gallon of water afterwards. Hope they play it. Love watching them rip it up on the instrumental part. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) I hope not it is a big fan favorite for sing a long at shows. It is also an anthem for many who question the idea of a god in this world in which we live. Edited February 7, 2015 by JohnRogers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneDog Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Yea Geddy definitely proved he still had it in him on the Time Machine tour. I hope they bring it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 weird thread. no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Yeah, I hope you guys are right. I :wuv: Freewill. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Nah! The just gave it a break just like Red Barchetta! They both might be back this tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Nah! The just gave it a break just like Red Barchetta! They both might be back this tour! The Freewill guitar solo is epic...i hope it returns to the setlist...but i would take Red Barchetta over it and many other classics. I just love " this is a song about a car, this is Red Barchetta" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Based on Neil's comments on the Ladd interview, there is a good chance you will hear it this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluePhoenix Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Since it is a fan favorite as well as a radio hit, I doubt that it is retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I would love to hear it live on next tour, it´s a awesome live song! I like the way Geddy sing at the end of the song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I would love to hear it live on next tour, it´s a awesome live song! I like the way Geddy sing at the end of the song. I agree. I was listening to a show from 1982 yesterday, and his vocal performance of it in modern times is just as good as it was more than thirty years ago. It's virtually identical, honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketom Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Retire it. They went most of the 80's without playing it, by playing it on most of the tours in the past 20 years it seems overplayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It will be back this tour. Both Freewill and Red Barchetta are hits they take a break from every couple of tours but you can count on them doing it for their 40th. If Geddy can still sing Temples then there's no reason to believe he can't hit the notes in the middle of Freewill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yadda-Yadda the audience will sing the hard parts anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketom Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It will be back this tour. Both Freewill and Red Barchetta are hits they take a break from every couple of tours but you can count on them doing it for their 40th. If Geddy can still sing Temples then there's no reason to believe he can't hit the notes in the middle of Freewill.Geddy hasnt been able to sing Temples in 30 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Personally I'm not a huge fan of the song so I wouldn't care if they don't do it. I don't think Geddy's voice can handle it to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 One that I REALLY do not want to hear: Witch Hunt. Hope it's retired for sure. I like it fine, but it's just blah live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 It will be back this tour. Both Freewill and Red Barchetta are hits they take a break from every couple of tours but you can count on them doing it for their 40th. If Geddy can still sing Temples then there's no reason to believe he can't hit the notes in the middle of Freewill.Geddy hasnt been able to sing Temples in 30 years.Yeah, really. He struggled on A Show of Hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy Lee Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 It will be back this tour. Both Freewill and Red Barchetta are hits they take a break from every couple of tours but you can count on them doing it for their 40th. If Geddy can still sing Temples then there's no reason to believe he can't hit the notes in the middle of Freewill.Geddy hasnt been able to sing Temples in 30 years.Yeah, really. He struggled on A Show of Hands.That's probably why they don't play Fly By Night or Caress of Steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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