rftag Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I don't know whether most people on this forum have heard this song before or not, but it's a song called "Battle Scar" by a band called "Max Webster": It sounds very Rushy and Geddy sings on it (all three members of Rush play on it, recorded live). For those who are not familiar with it, it may be the closest thing to a "lost Rush song" from their classic period that you will ever hear since Rush famously didn't save recordings not used on albums (though Alex has on at least one interview suggested he may have yet unheard Rush recordings in his house somewhere). I suspect at least some have never heard it before and will appreciate hearing it, and if this is already well known and has been posted before I apologize. From Wikipedia: "The song Battle Scar was recorded live with all three members of Rush playing alongside Max Webster" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Webster Edited August 7, 2015 by rftag 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Max Webster rocks! But, who is this band Rush that you speak of? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquark Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Kim Mitchell and Geddy... BFF's! http://41.media.tumblr.com/fb751bee528535595d081c9faf2c48dc/tumblr_mtz8cjdYMH1sg3xpdo1_400.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Kim Mitchell and Geddy... BFF's! http://41.media.tumblr.com/fb751bee528535595d081c9faf2c48dc/tumblr_mtz8cjdYMH1sg3xpdo1_400.jpg Such a cute couple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Such a BAD ASS SONG!!! Geddy's vocals are OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rftag Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) I also found some alleged video and stills from the notorious "down the tubes" Carress of Steel tour. Is it really really from that tour? I'm not sure... Maybe. Use your own judgement. There is neverteheless some cool commentary by Niel about the down the tubes tour that is worth hearing... Edited August 7, 2015 by rftag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Kim Mitchell and Geddy... BFF's! http://41.media.tumblr.com/fb751bee528535595d081c9faf2c48dc/tumblr_mtz8cjdYMH1sg3xpdo1_400.jpgIf I didn't already know, I'd never believe that those two have created some of the heaviest rock music out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think I read a story that they ran it like 50 times in the studio one afternoon just futzing around, kept the best take, and stuck it on Max Webster's Universal Juvenile's album 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurus Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Kim Mitchell was in attendance at the Wednesday night show in Toronto at the ACC for R40 - He had floor seats and stayed for the duration of the show. Max did a New Years Eve show at MLG in 1980/81 and Geddy joined them for Battle Scar - shame no recording has ever turned up. Oh and Max Webster is the second best band out of Canada, at their peak it was a coin toss Edited August 7, 2015 by taurus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquark Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Kim Mitchell was in attendance at the Wednesday night show in Toronto at the ACC for R40 - He had floor seats and stayed for the duration of the show. Max did a New Years Eve show at MLG in 1980/81 and Geddy joined them for Battle Scar - shame no recording has ever turned up. Oh and Max Webster is the second best band out of Canada, at their peak it was a coin toss Another big hit from Max Webster. A real rocker, "Check"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I don't know whether most people on this forum have heard this song before or not, but it's a song called "Battle Scar" by a band called "Max Webster": It sounds very Rushy and Geddy sings on it (all three members of Rush play on it, recorded live). For those who are not familiar with it, it may be the closest thing to a "lost Rush song" from their classic period that you will ever hear since Rush famously didn't save recordings not used on albums (though Alex has on at least one interview suggested he may have yet unheard Rush recordings in his house somewhere). I suspect at least some have never heard it before and will appreciate hearing it, and if this is already well known and has been posted before I apologize. From Wikipedia: "The song Battle Scar was recorded live with all three members of Rush playing alongside Max Webster" http://en.wikipedia....iki/Max_Webster I love this band. Kim Mitchell rules. "GO FOR A SODA!" Rock Candy Records reissued and remastered three of their earlier albums. KICK ASS SHIT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Saw them supporting Rush and have loved them ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Kim Mitchell from Max Webster sat two rows in front of me at the last Toronto concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Kim Mitchell and Geddy... BFF's! http://41.media.tumblr.com/fb751bee528535595d081c9faf2c48dc/tumblr_mtz8cjdYMH1sg3xpdo1_400.jpg Guys it,s called FOOD, try some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Kim Mitchell was in attendance at the Wednesday night show in Toronto at the ACC for R40 - He had floor seats and stayed for the duration of the show. Max did a New Years Eve show at MLG in 1980/81 and Geddy joined them for Battle Scar - shame no recording has ever turned up. Oh and Max Webster is the second best band out of Canada, at their peak it was a coin toss Kim is now the afternoon drive dj at Toronto,s Q107!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 The first Max Webster album( blockhead cover) is absolutely killer---------Here among the cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 The first Max Webster album( blockhead cover) is absolutely killer---------Here among the cats. Coming off the Moon, another killer track, blasting the remaster as i type--------Love this album!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I don't know whether most people on this forum have heard this song before or not, but it's a song called "Battle Scar" by a band called "Max Webster": It sounds very Rushy and Geddy sings on it (all three members of Rush play on it, recorded live). For those who are not familiar with it, it may be the closest thing to a "lost Rush song" from their classic period that you will ever hear since Rush famously didn't save recordings not used on albums (though Alex has on at least one interview suggested he may have yet unheard Rush recordings in his house somewhere). I suspect at least some have never heard it before and will appreciate hearing it, and if this is already well known and has been posted before I apologize. From Wikipedia: "The song Battle Scar was recorded live with all three members of Rush playing alongside Max Webster" http://en.wikipedia....iki/Max_Webster Co-written by Pye Dubois, ( Tom Sawyer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadbrother Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I don't know whether most people on this forum have heard this song before or not, but it's a song called "Battle Scar" by a band called "Max Webster": It sounds very Rushy and Geddy sings on it (all three members of Rush play on it, recorded live). For those who are not familiar with it, it may be the closest thing to a "lost Rush song" from their classic period that you will ever hear since Rush famously didn't save recordings not used on albums (though Alex has on at least one interview suggested he may have yet unheard Rush recordings in his house somewhere). I suspect at least some have never heard it before and will appreciate hearing it, and if this is already well known and has been posted before I apologize. From Wikipedia: "The song Battle Scar was recorded live with all three members of Rush playing alongside Max Webster" http://en.wikipedia....iki/Max_Webster It used to get some play on Vancouver FM radio back in the early 90s. I think the DJ at the station (CFOX back then) was a fan of Kim Mitchell. I remember hearing the song, which is okay, and sort of registering that it was Geddy doing backing vocals, but I didn't realize it was a full-on collaboration until i read about it about two or three years ago and immediately went to Youtube to check it out, and then went "Oh, that song." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicHead Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Love this song. A bit of a doom-y intro. But Rush makes it work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 just gave it another listen to see if improved any over the years. just as awful :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I remember hearing the song years and years ago on the radio. I remember thinking "that's got to be Geddy Lee, but who are the other guys?" but I never forgot the song. It's very distinctive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Kim Mitchell and Geddy... BFF's! http://41.media.tumblr.com/fb751bee528535595d081c9faf2c48dc/tumblr_mtz8cjdYMH1sg3xpdo1_400.jpg Such a cute couple. Couple of lesbians lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Kim Mitchell and Geddy... BFF's! http://41.media.tumblr.com/fb751bee528535595d081c9faf2c48dc/tumblr_mtz8cjdYMH1sg3xpdo1_400.jpg Such a cute couple. Couple of lesbians lol Is that Tiny Tim and Billy Jean King with long hair? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Ugly fukkers make great music too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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