Audio Debut Single: Not Fade Away / You Can't Fight It (1973)

[Rush Archives]

Downloads:​

• 1973 - Debut Single: Not Fade Away / You Can't Fight It *recommended*
• The First Rush Single
• The First Rush Single (ClickRepair)

Track Listing:​

A - Not Fade Away​

B - You Can't Fight It​

Notes:​

• This single was the first recording Rush ever released, preceding their debut album.
• This single was only ever released in Canada around late August 1973, in limited quantities estimated at only 500 or 1000, and was never included on a full studio album nor any future releases until the R50 compilation album in 2025. Although these two songs were originally planned for inclusion on the debut album, they were ultimately shelved.
• Not Fade Away is a cover of a song originally by Buddy Holly. It was common for Rush to perform covers of many songs during their early formative years. Alex Lifeson explained that Rush used to play an extremely heavy version of Not Fade Away during their early years, but toned it down for this recording for better appeal. Attendee accounts suggest they were still playing this song live up through at least April 1974.
• You Can't Fight It is one of several original Rush compositions that the band performed during their early pre-album years.

Preview:​

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[Cygnus X1]

Do you think that it is possible to find a copy of this on Vinyl

 

[By-Tor X-1]

Yes, I had owned a copy for a while. It could cost you anywhere between $1000-$2000 though. Check the “Discogs” website, that’s where you’ll find things like this for sale.