A true fan favourite, the song is one of the band’s most radio-friendly tunes and is such an unforgettable and enduring rock anthem that over three decades later, it is still heard on the radio airwaves.

Neil Peart, considered by music fans, critics, and fellow musicians alike as one of the most articulate lyricists in the music industry, put some of his most moving thoughts down on paper in Closer to the Heart. Peter Talbot, a musician friend of Peart’s, co-wrote the lyrics to the track, with Lee and Lifeson composing the music.

Released on the 1977 album “A Farewell to Kings,” the song was Rush’s first hit single in the U.K., reaching number 36 on the charts in February 1978 and certified gold in album sales. “A Farewell to Kings” was also Rush’s first gold-certified album in the U.S. and reached number 33 on Billboard’s album charts. Soon after, it reached platinum-certified status in both the U.S. and Canada.