The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974–1987

The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974–1987 is a compilation album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on February 11, 2003. It includes many of the band's most popular songs from their Mercury Records era, but does not feature any material from their third album Caress of Steel. A special edition of the album included a DVD containing music videos for several songs, including "Mystic Rhythms" (which does not appear on the album itself).

Reception

"This 16-track Best Of skips over the early years…" noted Paul Elliott in Q. "The '80s brought shorter songs, better tunes and even a Top 20 UK hit with 'The Spirit of Radio', one of the great rock singles and perhaps the only song ever to feature a Simon & Garfunkel reference, a reggae breakdown and the word 'unobtrusive'."^[6] Following Neil Peart's death in January 2020, the album re-entered the Billboard 200 at number 45.^[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, except where noted

DVD titles

Personnel

Rush

Geddy Lee – bass guitar, synthesizers, vocals
Alex Lifeson – electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers, vocals
Neil Peart – drums, percussion, lyricist

* John Rutsey – drums and percussion on "Working Man"

Additional personnel

Terry Brown – production (tracks 1–12)
Peter Collins – production (tracks 14–16)
Peter Henderson – production (track 13)
Aimee Mann – additional vocals on "Time Stand Still" and "Force Ten"

Charts

Certifications

References

^ Allmusic review
^ Larkin, Colin (2007). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0195313734.
^ Q, May 2003
^ "Rolling Stone Album Guide". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2017-09-16.
^ "Rush - The Spirit Of Radio". Uncut: 113. May 2003. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
^ Q, May 2003
^ "When We All Fall Asleep, Where do We Go? By Billie Eilish | Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard.
^ "Rush Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
^ "Rush Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
^ "British album certifications – Rush – The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
^ "American album certifications – Rush – The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987". Recording Industry Association of America.