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Prism (styled as PRiSM) is a Canadian rock band formed in Vancouver in 1977. They were originally active from 1977 to 1984 and have been active again from 1987 to present. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Ron Tabak, guitarist Lindsay Mitchell, keyboardist John Hall, bassist Allen Harlow and drummer Rocket Norton.
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- Good to Be Back
- Night to Remember
- I Don’T Want to Want You Anymore
- Armageddon
- #6- Young and Restless
- #5- Take Me to The Kaptin
- #4- Turn on Your Radar
- #3- Flyin’
- #2- Don’T Let Him Know
- #1- Spaceship Superstar
We open up our top ten Prism songs with the captivating rock ballad “Good to Be Back.” The song was composed by Al Harlow, Jim Vallance, and Bryan Adams. “Good to Be Back” was first issued in 1988 on the band’s sophomore compilation album, Over 60 Minutes With… Prism. This three-minute song was later featured on the band’s 1993 LP,Jericho. Lindsay ...
“Night to Remember” is a musical gem from the band’s third studio album, Armageddon. The song was penned by Prism’s lead guitarist Lindsay Mitchell. “Night to Remember” alludes to a splendid moment for the singer in a romantic relationship. During the subject night, the singer and his significant other forge deeper connections that remain in their ...
Our eighth spot on the ten best Prism songs goes to the spirited hit “I Don’t Want To Want You Anymore.” The song is featured on the band’s sixth LP,Beat Street. Life after Ron Tabak on the lead vocals seems to have not been badly off having vocalist Henry Small unleash one of his best vocal deliveries in this hit. “I Don’t Want To Want You Anymore...
We head back to Prism’s most successful commercial release, Armageddon, home to our number seven hit. “Armageddon” serves as the album title track to Prism’s third LP. The song is yet another lyrical gem penned by the band’s guitarist Lindsay Mitchell. In the opening verse to “Armageddon,” we find the songwriter describing how fans of the rock lege...
Number six on our top 10 Prism songs list is the pulsating hit “Young and Restless.” The song serves as the album title track to the band’s fourth studio album. Its lyrics were penned by Al Harlow and Lindsay Mitchell. “Young and Restless” finds the band addressing the experiences of a young teenage guy who, in this context, is still schooling. The...
After coming together as Prism, the band released its eponymous debut album, home to our number five hit “Take Me to the Kaptin.” “Take Me to the Kaptin” is one of the most successful hits penned by Jim Vallance. The song’s title is almost similar to Elton John’s 1970 hit “Take Me to the Pilot.” Jim revealed that the word “Kaptin” referred to Sunsh...
“Turn On Your Radar” is one of the best Prism songs from the band’s fifth LP, Small Change. The song was penned by Morgan Walker. Its lyrics allude to isolation and the lack of capacity to connect with other people in the social spectrum. The songwriter presents the character in this hit as a person who had been isolated by other community members....
Our third pick for the ten best Prism songs is the electrifying hit “Flyin’.” The song is featured on Prism’s sophomore LP,See Forever Eyes. Bass guitarist Al Harlow is credited with having penned the lyrics to the song. Al Harlow also singlehandedly penned the hit “Take Me Away,” still featured on the band’s sophomore album. While See Forever Eyes...
“Don’t Let Him Know” is Prism’s highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100. The song managed to rise to number thirty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100. It also made it to the top of the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. On the Canadian Top Singles chart, the song peaked at number forty-nine. “Don’t Let Him Know” was penned by the legendary songwrit...
At number one is the hit “Spaceship Superstar,” a musical gem penned by Jim Vallance. The song is featured on the band’s eponymous debut album. Jim revealed that the inspiration to pen the song came from the classic film Star Wars, The Who’s 1971 LPWho’s Next, and the techno group Kraftwerk, best known for its signature hit “Autobahn.” “Spaceship S...
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Oct 21, 2014 · The group deliberated over a band name until the 1977 self-titled album “Prism” was chosen to reflect their musical influences of blues, rock and R&B. At the time, Jim Vallance was attending the University of BC, not willing to risk his musical reputation in the event the Prism project failed.
Great Prism song from the album "Armageddon" from 1979, this album and song also had songwriting & arranging credits by future 80's superstar Bryan Adams.
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