AtticusRules Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hey guys, I'm a die hard fan of 25 years who is going with some young first timers in MA on June 23rd (our usual group is bringing their children for their first show): Question is: What are the chances that "Limelight" and "YYZ" will enter the set list? I know we've seen them almost every tour, but these kids most likely will only have this chance to see them live and they are two of their favorites. Any educated guesses or info is greatly appreciated! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 so far they haven't been played but I'm sure they'll be worked in at some point as part of the rotation thing rush has going 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between The Beers Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Limelight 10%YYZ 25% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW2 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'd say Limelight 5% and YYZ 95% since it was listed on that program page that was leaked out before the tour started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticusRules Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Thanks guys... It's interesting why those wouldn't be staples of the set being so big in their canon... Especially Limelight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys... It's interesting why those wouldn't be staples of the set being so big in their canon... Especially Limelight They usually are...but things are getting mixed up more than usual this time out. YYZ is very likely to be added...but maybe only a 33% chance that it will be played at YOUR show. Limelight is a craps shoot right now. Edited May 11, 2015 by Justin Case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Limelight wasn't in the set for the first month of their last tour and then it got in a three way rotation with that The Body Electric and Middletown Dreams. With the way the set is now, YYZ will probably be rotated in the second spot of the second set. Unless they change that spot to a four song rotation (Red Barchetta/Camera Eye/YYZ/Limelight) I don't see where Limelight will get played on this tour, honestly. I think they're a bit tired of the song but know that have to play it. That's probably why it eventually made the rotation last tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 yeah, on second thought, this might be a limelight-free tour. it wouldn't be the first time, right? and I think the only reason they started playing it on the CA tour was because people were getting so bored during the 1st set. I think I was the only guy in the arena who was hoping for body electric instead 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I wish they'd do The Body Electric too. Has anyone else started to realize that if they aren't doing some of your standard favorite Rush concert songs this tour, you'll never again hear them live? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 yeah, on second thought, this might be a limelight-free tour. it wouldn't be the first time, right? and I think the only reason they started playing it on the CA tour was because people were getting so bored during the 1st set. I think I was the only guy in the arena who was hoping for body electric instead No...you weren't!! I was truly bummed when I got Limelight at both of the last shows I saw on CA...back to back nights in Denver & KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 My show was the first time on the last tour they did Limelight. If the rotation had stayed the same I would have gotten The Body Electric which I was really looking forward to hearing. I liked hearing LL as it was a bit of a surprise that night and it kept me wondering for the rest of the show what else they might change. Everything else was the same though, still and awesome show. I saw them on the second leg of the tour and once again at my show it was Limelight's turn in the rotation. TBE has always been a song I really wanted to hear from them and I missed it both times I saw them. It just goes to show that while song rotations can be cool for some fans to get a few different songs every night, you can still miss out on something you really want to hear because of it. I get why they do it though. They want to be able to keep some of the set a little different that way they're not playing the exact same songs each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtpoet Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hey guys, I'm a die hard fan of 25 years who is going with some young first timers in MA on June 23rd (our usual group is bringing their children for their first show): Question is: What are the chances that "Limelight" and "YYZ" will enter the set list? I know we've seen them almost every tour, but these kids most likely will only have this chance to see them live and they are two of their favorites. Any educated guesses or info is greatly appreciated! Thank you Atticus, I suggest you make a playlist of all the songs they perform and play it for the young listeners when you can; in the car, etc. it may help them become more familiar with the songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Atticus, did you take your user name from To Kill A Mockingbird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgrendel Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I think the important question to ask is why so much for CA stuff and the skipping of two other albums which fans are clamoring for? I really do not understand their logic when it comes to this stuff. First, stuffing back-to-back songs from one album down our throats and then starting the same way on this tour and skipping popular albums in the process. In some respects, I am glad they are done touring in this magnitude. They suck at putting a set together. Don't give me the crap about "they play what they want, they are the artists." Yeah, they got famous by us shelling out the gold, now give me the benefit of a reach-around before you (Rush) do me again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 On the Clockwork Angels Tour, I saw shows on Sept. 29th and July 26th. Exact same setlist both times. And I didn't get The Body Electric or Limelight. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ask yourself. What other group would not play their highest charting song their last tour? This the best setlist since way back when and not particulary beginner friendly. Time machine tour was the best for beginners imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 And no i am not refering to limelight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ask yourself. What other group would not play their highest charting song their last tour? Plenty of them. Not all artists measure their worth by so called "hits". Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ask yourself. What other group would not play their highest charting song their last tour? Plenty of them. Not all artists measure their worth by so called "hits". Just sayin. Well maybe but i think most would or do. Really looking back who would guess that new world man would be that song.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhawk2112 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Ask yourself. What other group would not play their highest charting song their last tour? Plenty of them. Not all artists measure their worth by so called "hits". Just sayin. Folks should consult with Neil Young and Bob Dylan fans for a primer on that subject. Edited May 11, 2015 by Bhawk2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonguy1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I think the important question to ask is why so much for CA stuff and the skipping of two other albums which fans are clamoring for? I really do not understand their logic when it comes to this stuff. First, stuffing back-to-back songs from one album down our throats and then starting the same way on this tour and skipping popular albums in the process. In some respects, I am glad they are done touring in this magnitude. They suck at putting a set together. Don't give me the crap about "they play what they want, they are the artists." Yeah, they got famous by us shelling out the gold, now give me the benefit of a reach-around before you (Rush) do me again.What back to back songs last time? Are you talking about the first 2 songs of the CA tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ask yourself. What other group would not play their highest charting song their last tour? Plenty of them. Not all artists measure their worth by so called "hits". Just sayin. Oh yeah. The part of my post that you deleted pretty much suggests that. Just spraying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bscsmkr Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I would prefer that neither of these songs make an appearance in this tourI understand the kids thing but as "diehard" fans I just don't want them anymoreSo I really hope they both stay out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Ask yourself. What other group would not play their highest charting song their last tour? Plenty of them. Not all artists measure their worth by so called "hits". Just sayin. Oh yeah. The part of my post that you deleted pretty much suggests that. Just spraying? Edited May 11, 2015 by Justin Case 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hey guys, I'm a die hard fan of 25 years who is going with some young first timers in MA on June 23rd (our usual group is bringing their children for their first show): Question is: What are the chances that "Limelight" and "YYZ" will enter the set list? I know we've seen them almost every tour, but these kids most likely will only have this chance to see them live and they are two of their favorites. Any educated guesses or info is greatly appreciated! Thank you Truthfully... I think anything is possible at this point....In an interview Alex said that they had 36-37 songs rehearsed... I'd be willing to bet that if they get into this set list monopoly they might add even more, and if YYZ and Limelight weren't rehearsed, I don't doubt that they can work them up in a pinch...same with any of the mid-80's stuff that they seemed to OD on during the last tour. Rumors abound with the amount of "set lists" they will be using, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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