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Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts) Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:16 AM Dec 2012

To celebrate the induction of Rush into the RRHoF, let us play a game.

Post a picture that represents a song or some lyrics from the great band that is Rush, and then let us try to guess the song and/or lyrics. Let the frivolity commence!

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To celebrate the induction of Rush into the RRHoF, let us play a game. (Original Post) Dr. Strange Dec 2012 OP

Here's one to start the ball rolling... Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #1

Tom Sawyer! distantearlywarning Dec 2012 #10

Oh, THAT Rush! NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #2

Hehe Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #3

Xanadu! Tripper11 Dec 2012 #8

Put 'em on: Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #4

Kid Gloves! distantearlywarning Dec 2012 #9

A little more challenging... Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #5

easy...Fly by Night! Tripper11 Dec 2012 #7

How about this one? Tripper11 Dec 2012 #6

OMG! I love the Spirit of Telefunken! Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #11

oooo I want to play!!!! LynneSin Dec 2012 #12

Closer to the Heart! cyberswede Dec 2012 #17

An underrated tune... Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #13

I think I'm Going Bald! cyberswede Dec 2012 #18

Here's one: distantearlywarning Dec 2012 #14

The Camera Eye! cyberswede Dec 2012 #19

fun NightWatcher Dec 2012 #15

Red Barchetta! cyberswede Dec 2012 #20

this one too NightWatcher Dec 2012 #16

Subdivisions! cyberswede Dec 2012 #21

Here's one... cyberswede Dec 2012 #22

Witch Hunt Bigleaf Dec 2012 #29

Ok, here goes charlie and algernon Dec 2012 #23

YYZ! OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #39

Aha! Excellent job! cyberswede Dec 2012 #50

Excellent! you could have also gone with... sharp_stick Dec 2012 #52

THAT woulda been a pretty good get OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #58

I flew into and out of Pearson for ages sharp_stick Dec 2012 #61

Man, I wanna fly there JUST OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #74

Did you know that the songs introduction is played in 5/4 time, repeating YYZ in morse code? True Bigleaf Dec 2012 #86

I did indeed OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #88

Another one... cyberswede Dec 2012 #24

Working Man Bigleaf Dec 2012 #31

One more... cyberswede Dec 2012 #25

Yet another... cyberswede Dec 2012 #26

Cygnus X-1!!!!!111!! Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #32

Yay! cyberswede Dec 2012 #36

More... cyberswede Dec 2012 #27

The Trees Bigleaf Dec 2012 #30

Yep... cyberswede Dec 2012 #37

Ok...last one... cyberswede Dec 2012 #28

Jacob's Ladder? OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #40

I was thinking Different Strings. But you may be right. Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #43

Either way OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #48

Yes! cyberswede Dec 2012 #51

Here's one Bigleaf Dec 2012 #33

-.-- -.-- --.. Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #46

Here is another Bigleaf Dec 2012 #34

Limelight. One of my favorites. HughBeaumont Dec 2012 #41

Another Bigleaf Dec 2012 #35

Lit up with anticipation... Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #45

Another Bigleaf Dec 2012 #38

Song is? Bigleaf Dec 2012 #42

Hand Over Fist Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #47

Easy one Bigleaf Dec 2012 #44

Manhattan Project? sharp_stick Dec 2012 #56

Yes! Bigleaf Dec 2012 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author Bigleaf Dec 2012 #72

Should be easy.... OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #49

Bastille day? sharp_stick Dec 2012 #53

Indeed! OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #55

Here's an easy one n2doc Dec 2012 #54

Vapor Trail! distantearlywarning Dec 2012 #59

Vapor Trail Bigleaf Dec 2012 #60

and a bit harder one n2doc Dec 2012 #57

I think someone replying to this thread sharp_stick Dec 2012 #62

Territories? Bigleaf Dec 2012 #63

It looks like a passage but OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #64

I'm thinking sharp_stick Dec 2012 #68

yep! n/t n2doc Dec 2012 #69

Nice catch OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #89

Not really a song, but associated with songs... n2doc Dec 2012 #65

Grace under Pressure Bigleaf Dec 2012 #67

Another easy one Bigleaf Dec 2012 #66

Red Lenses n/t n2doc Dec 2012 #81

Correct Bigleaf Dec 2012 #84

Anyone guess this one? Bigleaf Dec 2012 #70

Where's My Thing?! OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #75

Where's My Thing? Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #76

You guys are correct. And lol Dr. I guess the other 2 titles would also do. Bigleaf Dec 2012 #78

And yet another easy one Bigleaf Dec 2012 #73

Roll the Bones Hong Kong Cavalier Dec 2012 #90

Name that tune Bigleaf Dec 2012 #77

Cut to the Chase! OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #87

I got another one LynneSin Dec 2012 #79

Beneath, Between & Behind or Wish Them Well? Bigleaf Dec 2012 #83

Name that tune Bigleaf Dec 2012 #80

Beef packer! Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #91

Correct again. Bigleaf Dec 2012 #92

And another: n2doc Dec 2012 #82

Red Tide Bigleaf Dec 2012 #85

No one guessed this one yet. Bigleaf Dec 2012 #93

Workin' Them Angels distantearlywarning Dec 2012 #94

Correct Bigleaf Dec 2012 #95

WARNING!!!! Turn down volume if you're at work Bigleaf Dec 2012 #96

Time Machine Tour Second Set Intro - Tom Sawyer Extended Version - Bet you haven't seen this! Bigleaf Dec 2012 #97

ALERTING. No Limbaugh Threads in teh Lounge! madinmaryland Dec 2012 #98

Never thought I'd have to say this ... Bake Dec 2012 #99

Thanks Bake! Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #100

Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

1. Here's one to start the ball rolling...

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:16 AM

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distantearlywarning

(4,475 posts)

10. Tom Sawyer!

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:47 AM

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NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

2. Oh, THAT Rush!

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:19 AM

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Here I was thinking about Rush Limbaugh and the History of Feminism DU group.

doh.

Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

3. Hehe

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:21 AM

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Tripper11

(4,338 posts)

8. Xanadu!

Reply to Dr. Strange (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:35 AM

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Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

4. Put 'em on:

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:24 AM

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distantearlywarning

(4,475 posts)

9. Kid Gloves!

Reply to Dr. Strange (Reply #4)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:46 AM

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Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

5. A little more challenging...

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:27 AM

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Tripper11

(4,338 posts)

7. easy...Fly by Night!

Reply to Dr. Strange (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:34 AM

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Tripper11

(4,338 posts)

6. How about this one?

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:32 AM

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Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

11. OMG! I love the Spirit of Telefunken!

Reply to Tripper11 (Reply #6)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:53 AM

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Glittering prizes and endless compromises!

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)

(39,343 posts)

16. this one too

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 12:07 PM

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cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

21. Subdivisions!

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #16)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 12:20 PM

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Conform or be cast out!

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

22. Here's one...

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 12:22 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

29. Witch Hunt

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #22)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:15 PM

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charlie and algernon

(13,447 posts)

23. Ok, here goes

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 12:23 PM

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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

39. YYZ!

Reply to charlie and algernon (Reply #23)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:38 PM

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ting ta ting ting ting ting ta ting....

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

50. Aha! Excellent job!

Reply to OriginalGeek (Reply #39)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:35 PM

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I couldn't figure that one out. Awesome clue, and awesome answer!

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

52. Excellent! you could have also gone with...

Reply to charlie and algernon (Reply #23)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:37 PM

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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

58. THAT woulda been a pretty good get

Reply to sharp_stick (Reply #52)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:45 PM

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I'm not sure how many people would have known why YYZ was....

Although I guess it's fairly common for fans to know it lol...

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

61. I flew into and out of Pearson for ages

Reply to OriginalGeek (Reply #58)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:48 PM

Dec 2012

before I finally clued in. It was a common connection airport for me. I was waiting for a connection once and looking at the ticket I saw YYZ then it all fell into place.

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

74. Man, I wanna fly there JUST

Reply to sharp_stick (Reply #61)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:12 PM

Dec 2012

so I can get a ticket with YYZ on it. I should start steering my wife towards a future Great White North adventure!

Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

86. Did you know that the songs introduction is played in 5/4 time, repeating YYZ in morse code? True

Reply to OriginalGeek (Reply #74)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 04:23 PM

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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

88. I did indeed

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #86)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 05:28 PM

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well, I knew the morse code thing - I got no idea what time signature things are in...I still don't understand all that and I was in choir in Jr High. I just sang what they told me when they told me. And then I hit puberty and my voice changed and I couldn't sing any more. :/

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

24. Another one...

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 12:24 PM

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on edit: fixed image

Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

46. -.-- -.-- --..

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #33)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:57 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

34. Here is another

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:28 PM

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HughBeaumont

(24,461 posts)

41. Limelight. One of my favorites.

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #34)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:48 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

35. Another

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:34 PM

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Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

45. Lit up with anticipation...

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #35)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:55 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

38. Another

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:37 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

42. Song is?

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:48 PM

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Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

47. Hand Over Fist

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #42)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:20 PM

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Paper around the Stone

Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

44. Easy one

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:54 PM

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sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

56. Manhattan Project?

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #44)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:44 PM

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from one of the first Rush Albums I ever owned.

Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

71. Yes!

Reply to sharp_stick (Reply #56)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:04 PM

Dec 2012

Response to Bigleaf (Reply #71)

Bigleaf This message was self-deleted by its author.

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

49. Should be easy....

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:32 PM

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sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

53. Bastille day?

Reply to OriginalGeek (Reply #49)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:38 PM

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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

55. Indeed!

Reply to sharp_stick (Reply #53)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:41 PM

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n2doc

(47,953 posts)

54. Here's an easy one

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:40 PM

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distantearlywarning

(4,475 posts)

59. Vapor Trail!

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:45 PM

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Bigleaf

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60. Vapor Trail

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:48 PM

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n2doc

(47,953 posts)

57. and a bit harder one

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:44 PM

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sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

62. I think someone replying to this thread

Reply to n2doc (Reply #57)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:50 PM

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should be able to get it if I'm right. I'll wait awhile and see.

Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

63. Territories?

Reply to n2doc (Reply #57)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:52 PM

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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

64. It looks like a passage but

Reply to n2doc (Reply #57)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:52 PM

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it doesn't go to Bangkok so I'm gonna guess Territories.

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

68. I'm thinking

Reply to n2doc (Reply #57)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 02:58 PM

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Distant Early Warning? I think that's the old DEW Line if I'm reading the symbols right.

n2doc

84. Correct

Reply to n2doc (Reply #81)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:51 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

70. Anyone guess this one?

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:03 PM

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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

75. Where's My Thing?!

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #70)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:15 PM

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I hope I never have to ask...

Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

76. Where's My Thing?

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #70)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:18 PM

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Although we would have also accepted "The Big Money" and "Passage To Bangkok."

Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

78. You guys are correct. And lol Dr. I guess the other 2 titles would also do.

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #70)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:27 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

73. And yet another easy one

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:07 PM

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Hong Kong Cavalier

(4,573 posts)

90. Roll the Bones

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #73)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 05:31 PM

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First Rush album I bought, actually.

Bought a few more after that. Found out it wasn't their best effort by a long shot, but still a good listen.

Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

77. Name that tune

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:26 PM

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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

87. Cut to the Chase!

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #77)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 05:26 PM

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LynneSin

(95,337 posts)

79. I got another one

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:31 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

83. Beneath, Between & Behind or Wish Them Well?

Reply to LynneSin (Reply #79)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:47 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

80. Name that tune

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:41 PM

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Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

91. Beef packer!

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #80)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 06:12 PM

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No wait.

Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

92. Correct again.

Reply to Dr. Strange (Reply #91)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 06:20 PM

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n2doc

(47,953 posts)

82. And another:

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:47 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

85. Red Tide

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:52 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

93. No one guessed this one yet.

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 06:23 PM

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distantearlywarning

(4,475 posts)

94. Workin' Them Angels

Reply to Bigleaf (Reply #93)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 06:29 PM

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That song and Subdivisions are my favorites.

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Bigleaf

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95. Correct

Reply to distantearlywarning (Reply #94)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 06:37 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

96. WARNING!!!! Turn down volume if you're at work

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 06:59 PM

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Bigleaf

(2,050 posts)

97. Time Machine Tour Second Set Intro - Tom Sawyer Extended Version - Bet you haven't seen this!

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 07:11 PM

Dec 2012

madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)

98. ALERTING. No Limbaugh Threads in teh Lounge!

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 08:37 PM

Dec 2012

Bake

(21,977 posts)

99. Never thought I'd have to say this ...

Reply to Dr. Strange (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 10:58 PM

Dec 2012

(because, well, I never thought they'd actually get inducted ...)

But congrats to all of you Rush fans.

Bake

Dr. Strange

(25,921 posts)

100. Thanks Bake!

Reply to Bake (Reply #99)

Thu Dec 13, 2012, 10:44 AM

Dec 2012

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