RUSH Tom Sawyer Reaction with a Shocking conclusion!!! 

"A modern day warrior named Tom Sawyer, he floated down the river on a raft with a BLACK GUY! Dundun-Dun-DUN!" - South Park.

RUSH has never.....ever.....been a glam band. They are architects of music. Different time signatures, shifts, breaks in the songs.....If normal 80’s rock was High School, RUSH we’re doctoral studies. You need to respect this band. YYZ starts off with Morse code on the triangle playing The letters YYZ in Morse code and incorporated it into the song in 5/4 time.

R.I.P. Neil :(

I just found my favorite music video reaction. You don't interrupt every 10 seconds and I love you for that. I can still get a feel of the roller coaster ride without you having to pause. This is a new trait that I've been looking for for a long time, and you came through. I will subscribe for sure.

If you liked this you'd probably like Subdivisions. One of my favorite songs by Rush

The most imported line is "He knows changes aren't permanent, but change is."

Three piece band, drummer writes the lyrics . Amazing career.

Drummer and lyricist Neil Peart said: "Tom Sawyer was a collaboration between myself and Pye Dubois, an excellent lyricist who wrote the lyrics for Max Webster. His original lyrics were kind of a portrait of a modern day rebel, a free-spirited individualist striding through the world wide-eyed and purposeful. I added the themes of reconciling the boy and man in myself, and the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be - namely me, I guess."

she is confusing hair metal, progressive rock and glam.

Iron maiden wasted years

Ya'll are so funny! Ty for the videos. Big Texas from Dallas Texas!

Here we go, Vin and Sori getting on board the Rush train! Now time for "Subdivisions'.

"My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it." -Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain

149: Epica - Consign to Oblivion (live at the Zenith)

I love this song and this was one of my favorite breakdowns you guys have ever done. Bravo! (Soilwork - Drowning with Silence)

I waned to go off topic a bit and thank you guys for such a solid production when you play the tune. Sound quality both in your voices and the music, as well as the background are top notch. Your popular because you've put some thought into the entire package. Good show.

Rush transformed when they changed drummers, going with Neal Peart. All 3 of them were master musicians. They became the pioneers of prog rock And those of us that got it, were completely blown away

what you really should know is that Rush was a band that way back when you didn't really want to admit that you liked, they didn't fit the mold. It is so technical and far fetched and without a doubt super complicated and also masculine. Rush makes music for rock and roll technicians. It is what they do. This band is truly unique in the way that they approached rock and roll music. At any given time there were never more than three members creating these masterpieces. You have one of the most innovative bass guitarist's, Synth, and Vocals in Geddy. You have a super under appreciated lead guitar and lead vocals ever in Alex. Then you have the master Neil. He is in my opinion the greatest rock drummer of all time, but who am I. Oh and he also writes most of the lyrics.

I liked the conversion a lot, very deep and also touching. And I like your presence and love. Thanks for sharing it. I can (at this age, finally?) really understand and symphatize all the aspects of it. And - btw, I even used dictionary 5 times - just to be sure what you were saying. :-) So I ws really following it. Yeah - and the song was ok too.

This is also one of my favorite songs! You guys are awesome!!

This bands got me all fired up about literature - Sebastian Bach

Please check out Limelight. It is one of their trademark songs. Also the bassist/singer Geddy Lee has described the lyrics to be perhaps the most personal for the writer, the drummer Neil Peart. There's also a great live version available, Limelight 1981 from Exit Stage Left.

This was barely in the 80s being released in 81 but it’s just awesome vintage Rush. This is one band that was just constantly awesome. Great work on the reaction video series too. Keep em comin.

Yes! Can’t wait!

My favorite part about this channel. The way Vin looks at the camera when Sori goes off on some tangent like Edith Bunker. The things she brings up to relate to a song. Just mind boggling. 🤘👽🤘

Tender Surrender by Steve Vai!! amazing instrumental, watch the music video 👍🏻

started watching, had to grab my bass, start over and do a bit of a play along. i remember when i really got into rush, they really took my bass playing to the next level

Glad you found a Rush song you like. :)

I don't always agree with your reactions but I appreciate your honesty. Keep saying how you feel. Don't pull any punches.

Seriously, if you want good rush you have to listen to their earlier albums. Anything before moving pictures is more “metal”. Sori had it right a few Rush videos ago when she was going to pick “ Natural science”. That is the song you should listen to.

Love you guys 🤘🤘

I'm glad you guys appreciate this! I hold Rush very close to my heart! I will also say there's 40 years of back catalogue to check out here! Btw the Lyricist is the drummer Neil Peart! Also an author lovingly called The Professor!

Great song! I think you could have a good debate on band's song called Subvisions.

RUSH is only three guys and they pull off all of their songs perfectly live. You should check out Spirit Of Radio.

Excellent conversation, it's so crazy how your casual talk has an impact on everyone, you really made my morning working routine less monotonous, thanks from the bottom of my heart guys! You should react to Kamelot - Memenot Mori, you won't regret it. Keep it up!

Hi guys... I've seen Rush in concert 23 times. I'm glad you liked Tom Sawyer, you're thoughts were spot on!

Two seperate Mark Twain novels there... Tom Sawyer was more about Twain's memories of growing up in Missouri in the early 1800s and is more straight humor and fun. Huckleberry Finn is a separate book, which includes the story of him rescuing his slave friend Jim. It is a pretty deep look at racism, slavery, and social indoctrination's affects on a kid. I know that is not the whole of the discussion... But Huck Finn is generally regarded as the greatest American novel and maybe needs a shout out... Read it or get a good audio book version, you won't regret it. Tom Sawyer is also good, but less deep in nature. They are also excellent books for kids. I read Tom Sawyer with my Dad when I was like 7 or 8.

Rush is a great band. Good lyrics and music together. Similarly, Savatage - St. Patrick has very good lyrics about mankind's dialogue with his maker. Please react

So happy you did another Rush song. I second the Circumstances reaction.

rofl, every time the door slammed I swear it sounded like it was in my house. I just spent 20 mins trying to figure out where it was coming from

Lack of comprehension by Death

I'm pretty sure Neil Peart writes the lyrics.

Loved ya'lls reaction. You're always so cool...the both of ya. ~~fellow reactor.

I don't listen to this song often but I had this song in my head right before I saw this video!

So many good Rush songs, By-Tor and The Snow Dog, Tears, Xanadu.

Epica - consign to oblivion live at the zenith please

I really enjoyed this reflection

I'm so glad you both liked this song. It shows a little more of their depth. May I suggest xyz live next. No lyrics. Luv you guys. Thnks

Figure out the bass you must!! Then go back and re-listen to Iron Maiden. The bass player Steve Harris formed the band and writes 90% of the music. He's one of the most amazing bass players ever and uses his fingers, never a pick.

I love watching people hear real music for the first time

Vin that was a very insightful analysis. Keep up the good work.

Rush Subdivisions is another great Rush tune makes me think back to the cliches at school.Especially the line "Be cool or be cast out"

Bathory - Oden's Ride Over Nordland/A Fine Day to Die

8:13 "This is why I don't listen to Country..." I hear you Vin, I'm a metal head, most everything I listen to is metal, hard rock, or classic rock. But there are exceptions...Jason Isbell is a fantastic songwriter, he's Americana/Country, had a #1 Billboard Country album in 2015 for Something More Than Free. I've mentioned it several times, but you and Sori need to watch the Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - If We Were Vampires live from the Jimmy Kimmel show. Just a fantastic song. Don't even need a reaction to it, just go watch it :)

Sadly many of the kids were fronts for the anti-gun democratic groups pushing them as I discovered when my niece was approached to join in a protest after the shooting at her school. I told them to get lost, she needed to heal with family and friends.

Rush is layers upon layers, musically and lyrically - - it's amazing what can be discovered if you take the time to listen. So many people shut down at Geddy's voice, never realizing that it's the perfect sound for the message. Rush requires more than just a surface glance - - thanks for taking the time to really look at this song. I enjoyed it immensely.

God bless you guys. I saw the "Time Stand Still" reaction, and you've just done the "Tom Sawyer" reaction, so now it's time to go back to Hemispheres with the song "Circumstances". It has some cool time signatures and is quite different from much of the other music released by other groups in the mid to late 70's.

Invite RUSH to discuss. Explain what you do. Don't think they won't. They are cool like that.

You guys are great....thanks for the level headed interpretation

I've been listening to this song since it first came out. In fact, it was this song that got me into listening to RUSH, and RUSH ultimately becoming my favorite group for a couple of decades. I must have heard this song a 100 times, but while listening to your conversation, something popped into my head. I've always felt like the verse(s): The world is, The world is Love and Life are Deep Meant just what you said. The world is made up of life and love, and that's deep. But it just occurred to me that they may be referring to something more like what's taught in meditation: The world IS. Is simply exists... it is what it is. On the other hand... Love and Life are deep. A call to not make things unnecessarily complicated... which encompasses the way that Tom Sawyer lived... the drifted down the river, taking each day as it came and just making the best of it... the world was simple and he just lived in whatever it was. However, there is an acknowledgement of the complexity of how we can define and try to manage and control things, how we model our life, how we attempt to understand love. Just a thought... but I think I like it... adds another layer of depth to an already awesome set of lyrics.

Neil Peart = Drumming God Best 3 peice band ever Check limelight or Yyz

Rush forever! Detroit Rock city representin.

Greetings from Brasil! In my country, this "Tom Sawyer" was used to open the MacGyver series (here called "Profession: Danger") in the 1980s! From Rush I also recommend the live videos of "Red Barchetta", and"Xanadu" from the show" Exit: Stage Left "!

Hey guys!! So I'm 39. I've been to many many MANY concerts in my day. Everyone from Sevendust to Tori Amos, Cannibal Corpse to Herbie Hancock, Ghostface Killa to Vanilla Ice, AC/DC to Tim McGraw, Metallica, Pantera, Meshuggah, Ice Cube, Sarah McLachlan, Bruno Mars, Meg Meyes, Slayer, Lamb Of God, etc. etc. Rush is HANDS DOWN, far and away the best live band I've ever seen... Their concerts are fucking AMAZING!!! For a three piece band, those boys make a lot of noise!! The bassist/vocalist/keyboardist, Geddy Lee, plays bass, keys and sings ALL AT THE SAME TIME LIVE!!! Also, I heard you guys mention lyrics... Funny thing, most of their lyrics are written by their drummer, Neil Peart!! If you guys are ever looking for an AMAZING music documentary to watch.... Get "Rush : Beyond the Lighted Stage". It's so well done, and so in depth, but in a really cool and innovative way... Not in true (Mostly), boring documentary form... Keep up the good work guys!! You're Pal, Mr. M-Bag!!

Bout time to have RUSh some respect! These guys are world class! Try Spirit if the Radio!

Aaaaactually, the M-16 was made by Colt, Mattel only made the handgrip :-)

The original title of the song was called Louie The Warrior, lyrics by Pye Dubois, He worte for another Canadian band and friends of Rush Max Webster. The Drummer and lyricist for Rush Neil Peart did a little rewrite and it became Tom Sawyer. Yes the song is about the free spirit.

Came here for the song ( Rush Rocks! \m/)... but stayed for the discussion afterward... you guys are great! =)

Holy Crap! Seriously?! 🔥😲

After forever- Black Sabbath!!!

I really enjoy your unconventional, unfazed approach. Subscribed! You should try out "Red Barchetta" from the same album. It is very interesting, both musically and lyrically.

I am so glad you have seen what the rest of us have been talking about with Rush!!! They have been around for more than 40 years, so there is bound to be some that you don't like as much. You really should check out Rush playing YYZ in Rio, it is a great example of them playing live. I would also suggest The Pass, Bravado, and 2112. Nice work!

Lyric wise Rush's Witch Hunt would be your cup of tea!

Rush - Subdivisions

In the December 1985 Rush Backstage Club newsletter, drummer and lyricist Neil Peart said: "Tom Sawyer was a collaboration between myself and Pye Dubois, an excellent lyricist who wrote the lyrics for Max Webster. His original lyrics were kind of a portrait of a modern day rebel, a free-spirited individualist striding through the world wide-eyed and purposeful. I added the themes of reconciling the boy and man in myself, and the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be - namely me I guess."

The M-16 was made by Colt Firearms in Hartford, Ct. in 1969 when I had mine issued to me. We did call them Mattel's because of all the plastic they were made of, and because of how light they were, but they were not made by Mattel.

I nominate Neil Peart for the drummer position on Vin’s all star fantasy super metal group.

For another Rush song I KNOW you'll love is the instrumental YYZ. Listen to either the studio version or the Live in Rio version. Both are amazing!

Glad you enjoyed Tom Sawyer! Try doing Rush Animate, live video version from the R30 Tour shot in Frankfurt. If you do any more Rush try and do live video versions, it'll impress you much more. And don't forget about Dream Theater - The Enemy Inside.. It'll blow Vin away.

Would have been so, so interesting to have listened to you and Neil discuss the lyricism.

"Tom Sawyer" is a metaphor for the United States of America.

I live stream album review would be great - RUSH 2112 would be a treat.

Wow Yall reacting some classic rock music that I grew up listening and still listening on the radio these days.

1981 indeed.My older brothers had this album Moving Pictures.Loved it at 9 love it at 49!

Candlemass - Solitude

React to Epica - consign to oblivion live at the zenith

Love you both!

When you play country backwards. You get your dog back, an your truck back an your tractor, girlfriend

Amen by Sepultura

The truth of the matter is that no matter if any President does a good job, you would never know it because the opposing side would do everything they could do to tear it down. We are the only losers here.

I'm quite new to this channel. It's great, love it. ...but I must say - Vin should run for president, he has blown me away - his thoughts and opinions are OUTSTANDING. Greetz from Sweden!

Have you guys done REO Speedwagon yet? I seen this band well after their prime and was in utter awe at their performance and craftsmanship in their songs. "Take it on the Run", "Keep on Loving You", "Time for me to fly", and so many more of their songs are utter classics. I would love to see one of your guys thorough analysis on REO. Congrats on your new found stardome!

Now please do WORKING MAN and LIMELIGHT PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scar Symmetry - The Illusionist

You guys got a promo from ultimate guitar?! I guess your now RU-vid official celebrities. Respect to both of you! Keep spreading metal to the internet 😁. I'll admit I only watch out of curiosity because I go to sleep when you chat about religious beliefs. Enjoy your weekend!

The "Moving Pictures" album came out in 1981, which is the album this song is from. From the same album, "The Camera Eye" is one of my favorites.

I have a lot of favorite Rush songs, but without "Red Sector A" Rush wouldn't existed. That is the song written by Neal, about Lees parents.

You should check out Natural Sciences or Which Hunt.

I have to say that after all the videos of yours that I've watched, this is by far my most favorite. I would love to be the same age and circle with you both. Keep up the good work.

I absolutely love your videos, but I can't always watch them all the way through. Is there any way you can shorten them just a touch? Even to 20 minutes? Thanks y'all again, love your videos!