Disk98 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I've always liked Tom Sawyer, but I just couldn't stand live versions of it because it's so overplayed. But I just listened to the Time Machine version of it, and it kicked a**. So my question to you is, is Tom Sawyer worthy of a 10/10 rating, or is it just too d*** overrated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I wouldnt say Tom Sawyer is overrated, just overplayed, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Yes, it is worthy of a 10/10 rating. It ranks up there with Subdivisions, Limelight, and Emotion Detector. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Huckleberry Finn is a great song but I need months of separation to really jam to it because it is so over played. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalsBandGuy Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 It's slightly over rated and ridiculously over played. I still give it a solid 8.5/10. Not quite a 9 though. It's one of those songs you know by the 1st millisecond that hits your ears........and therein lies the secret to it's mass appeal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Yes, it is worthy of a 10/10 rating. It ranks up there with Subdivisions, Limelight, and Emotion Detector....and Headlong Flight 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Yes, it is worthy of a 10/10 rating. It ranks up there with Subdivisions, Limelight, and Emotion Detector....and Headlong FlightPlease don't put Headlong Flight and the flaccid ED in the same category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Because it's so damn overplayed it feels overrated. It's the no question, hands down, go to Rush song for the masses. That's why I have such a hard time placing it in my personal rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabesCavesOfIce Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'm starting a god undue (that is apples auto correct for gofundme) to get loads of cash and offer cash payment to the band to not play Tom Sawyey. Does Rush accept political contribiputions, aka bribes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Oak Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Still a 10/10 for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Not a 10/10, maybe a little overplayed, but absolutely not a waste of time during a gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) My second RUSH concert was Sept 25, 1980 ( ... it was also the day John Bonham died )... I had seen RUSH 4 months earlier, but the show in Sept was a little different - they introduced Limelight and Tom Sawyer, and I remember Tom Sawyer had this insane off-the-cuff solo in it from Alex .. In the 4 months between my first and second show, I remember feeling a change from the band - I can't remember if they had cut their hair more, or what ... But 2112 was cut down, Cygnus X1 was no longer in the set, and I recall not being thrilled with the "new" songs .. I still really don't even like Tom Sawyer As a bonus for those still reading this nonsense, here's a fun little fact - my parents drove me and my friends to see the show in Sept 1980 - it was about 2.5 hr drive down to the Spectrum, and during that time, my friend Rex consumed at least 3 containers of orange Tic-Tacs ( hey, we were all of 12 years old ) ... Thankfully, SAXON opened for RUSH, and this gave Rex ample time to take care of his diarrhea and get back to his seat .. The good old days . Edited April 10, 2015 by Lucas 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Full marks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Tom Sawyer is the real deal...nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Overplayed? Sure. A great song with great playing and great lyrics? There is no doubt. I think most of the people that hate the song only do so because it is so popular...what else is there not to like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 It is a masterpiece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Overplayed? Sure. A great song with great playing and great lyrics? There is no doubt. I think most of the people that hate the song only do so because it is so popular...what else is there not to like. And its on every single live release since the hiatus. Its pretty ubiquitous. May be the quintessential Rush song. I have just used two very big words to describe it so it must be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Avatar Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Not my favorite, but their best, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 It's Walk This WayStairway to HeavenFreebirdWe have heard these so many times, unless I am AT the show, even I will change the channel. All still great songs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I love the song and never tire of listening to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Yes, it is worthy of a 10/10 rating. It ranks up there with Subdivisions, Limelight, and Emotion Detector....and Headlong Flight Amen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Tom Sawyer? Oh, yes. You see that song goes up to eleven. It's one better. ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I sometimes joke with a friend of mine and say when someone/something is greatly known by one grand creation that "fill in the blank is their Tom Sawyer". My sister, who knows close to zero about Rush, once asked if they have any other songs... But yes, it's definitely a great song...wildly popular or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stgaz Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 One advantage of Rush not being at all popular here is that I have NEVER heard them on the radio. So Tom Sawyer still rocks as far as I'm concerned, and I will be actively looking forward to it on August 1! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I still don't get excited about live versions, but I HAVE recently regained the ability to enjoy the studio version. To the point that I've actually been putting it in playlists again (which I had thought would NEVER happen)! The original MP version is still awesome and classic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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