In 1981, Rush wrote a song in five minutes. They’ve played it almost 500 times since and “it’s still fun”

Rush’s ‘Vital Signs’, written quickly in the studio for their 1981 album *Moving Pictures*, has remained a favourite for bassist and singer Geddy Lee. He has said the song was enjoyable to write and is still fun to perform, reflecting the band’s interest in experimenting with a more pop-oriented sound.

The track blends reggae-influenced guitar with a demanding bass part and lyrics about resisting social conformity. Alex Lifeson said the band wanted to give the reggae feel more force, while Lee described the song as a quirky source of variety in Rush’s music. The article says Rush have played it live almost 500 times, and it returned to their set after being put aside following the 2011 tour.