The Spirit of Radio
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This article is about the song. For their compilation album, see The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974–1987.
"The Spirit of Radio" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush, released from their 1980 album Permanent Waves. The song's name was inspired by Toronto-based radio station CFNY-FM's slogan.[3][4] It was significant in the growing popularity of the band, becoming their first top 30 single in Canada and reaching number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It remains one of their best-known songs and was a concert staple.
Quick Facts Single by Rush, from the album Permanent Waves ...
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Released | December 1979 (promo) February 1980 (single) | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Studio | Le Studio (Morin-Heights, Quebec) | |||
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Label | Mercury | |||
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"The Spirit of Radio" on YouTube | ||||
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