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"Tom Sawyer" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush, originally released on their 1981 album Moving Pictures as its opener. The band's lead singer, bassist, and keyboardist, Geddy Lee, has referred to the track as the band's "defining piece ... from the early '80s".
- October–November 1980
- "Witch Hunt"
- May 1981
Jun 20, 2023 · But of all the songs in the Rush catalogue, the most famous is Tom Sawyer, the opening track from 1981’s Moving Pictures, the band’s biggest-selling album (and to many their greatest). “ Tom Sawyer is a real trademark song for us,” says Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson.
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It remains Rush's highest-selling album in the United States, with 5 million copies sold. " Limelight ", " Tom Sawyer " and " Vital Signs " were released as singles across 1981, and the instrumental " YYZ " was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance .
- October–November 1980
- Progressive rock
- February 12, 1981
- Rush, Terry Brown
Tom Sawyer. Rush. Track 1 on Moving Pictures. Producers. Terry Brown & Rush. The lead single from Rush’s eighth studio album Moving Pictures (1981). One of their most popular songs...
Rush’s complex songwriting and musical virtuosity reached new heights on this album. Recorded and mixed from October to November 1980 at Le Studio , Moving Pictures followed a more radio-friendly format and includes several signature tracks, including “ Tom Sawyer ,” “ Limelight ,” “ Red Barchetta ,” and the band’s highly ...
