Headlong Flight Explained

Headlong Flight
Cover:	Rush Headlong Flight.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Rush
Album:	Clockwork Angels
Released:	April 19, 2012
Length:	7:20 5:08 (radio edit)
Label:	Anthem (Canada), Roadrunner
Producer:	Nick Raskulinecz and Rush
Prev Title:	Caravan
Prev Year:	2010
Next Title:	The Wreckers
Next Year:	2012

"Headlong Flight" is the second single from Canadian rock band Rush's 19th studio album, Clockwork Angels. It was released to radio stations and for online preview on April 19, 2012, and became available digitally and on disk April 24, 2012.^[1] A lyrics video was also made available on YouTube. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Geddy Lee commented on the song:^[2]

Musically, the song contains elements inspired by "Bastille Day," another Rush song. In a 2012 interview, Neil Peart confirmed this was deliberate.^[3]

Track listing

Music by Lee/Lifeson, lyrics by Peart

Personnel

• Geddy Lee – lead vocals, bass, bass pedals, keyboards
• Alex Lifeson – guitar
• Neil Peart – drums, percussion
• David Campbell – String arrangement and conducting

See also

• List of Rush songs

Notes and References

1. Web site: Headlong Flight release. 17 Jun 2012.
2. Web site: Headlong Flight on Rolling Stone. 17 Jun 2012.
3. Web site: Headlong Flight: Background and Commentary. 1 March 2018.
4. Web site: Headlong Flight Canadian chart. 17 Jun 2012.