Vital Signs (Rush song)


"Vital Signs" is a song by progressive rock trio Rush from their album Moving Pictures. The lyrics of the song are about individuality and the pressures of conforming.
The song is heavily influenced by reggae as well as progressive electronica and the music of The Police. These influences would carry on into their next three studio albums: Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Power Windows.
The song was released as a single in the U.K. peaking at No 41. Also, a live version of "Vital Signs" appeared as the B-side to Rush's "New World Man" single in 1982.
It has appeared in Rush's set lists as recently as the 2010-2011 Time Machine Tour, during which Moving Pictures was played in its entirety. It is also noted for being played during the encore of the Grace Under Pressure Tour.

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Classic Rock readers voted "Vital Signs" the 37th best Rush song.