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Artist: Rush
Track: The Spirit of Radio

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Begin the day with a friendly voice
A companion unobtrusive
Plays that song that's so elusive
And the magic music makes your morning mood

Off on your way, hit the open road
There is magic at your fingers
For the spirit ever lingers
Undemanding contact in your happy solitude

Invisible airwaves crackle with life
Bright antennae bristle with the energy
Emotional feedback on a timeless wavelength
Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free

All this machinery making modern music
Can still be open-hearted
Not so coldly charted
It's really just a question of your honesty
Yeah, your honesty
One likes to believe in the freedom of music
But glittering prizes and endless compromises
Shatter the illusion of integrity, yeah

Invisible airwaves crackle with life
Bright antennae bristle with the energy
Emotional feedback on a timeless wavelength
Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free

For the words of the prophets were written on the studio wall
A concert hall
And echoes with the sound of salesmen
Of salesmen
Of salesmen
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Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive Plays that song that′s so elusive And the magic music makes your morning mood Off on your way, ...
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Spanish translation of lyrics for The Spirit of Radio by Rush. Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive Plays that song that′s so elu...
Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “The Spirit of Radio” by Rush?
“The Spirit of Radio” by Rush was written by Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee.
Q:When did Rush release “The Spirit of Radio”?
Rush released “The Spirit of Radio” on March 17, 1980.
Q:Who produced “The Spirit of Radio [R40 Live]” by Rush?
“The Spirit of Radio [R40 Live]” by Rush was produced by David Bottrill.
Q:Who produced “The Spirit of Radio [Different Stages Live]” by Rush?
“The Spirit of Radio [Different Stages Live]” by Rush was produced by Geddy Lee & Paul Northfield.
Q:When did Rush release “The Spirit of Radio (Live in Manchester, June 1980)”?
Rush released “The Spirit of Radio (Live in Manchester, June 1980)” on March 27, 2020.
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