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Classic RUSH Song Featured In New Car Commercial - Sep. 22, 2012
"Fly By Night", the classic song from Canadian rockers RUSH, is featured in a new advertising campaign for the 2013 VW Passat. The 30-second commercial, which can be seen below, features a 40-something businessman stopping at a traffic light and rocking out to the song by playing air drums at the intersection.

The title track to RUSH's second album was released as a single in May of 1975.

The Passat sedan is available in the U.S. with a choice of three engines, the 2.5-liter from $20,845, the TDI clean diesel in SE trim from $26,225 and the V6 from $29,235. It was named Motor Trend car of the year for 2012.

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COMMENT | Wow
posted by : sssocialservice
9/22/2012 1:41:26 PM
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Just WOW!


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posted by : ShadowOfTheWave
9/22/2012 1:49:41 PM
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I hope the US becomes Communist soon, everything is too expensive.


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COMMENT | Hey...
posted by : BiorythmicDrift
9/22/2012 1:58:48 PM
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With all the downloading bullshit going on they still have to pay the rent, times are tough...


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COMMENT | Shit...
posted by : priestfan88
9/22/2012 2:03:27 PM
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...I air-drum in the car to Rush all the time.


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COMMENT | 'RE: Shit...'
posted by : vanbasten6247
9/22/2012 2:13:06 PM
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Hahaha, I also do it sometimes, and even so it's not easy.


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COMMENT | just wow
posted by : YngwiesDonutBaker
9/22/2012 2:15:53 PM
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this band lacks integrity. all bands should follow the doors lead when it comes to using music for car commericals.


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COMMENT | 'RE: just wow'
posted by : laggerlugger
9/22/2012 3:44:44 PM
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personaly I love hearing rock music in commercials. much better than the pop garbage and hip hop nonsense being shoved down our throats. will it make me buy whatever it is they are selling? probably not but at least it's an enjoyable 30 seconds.


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posted by : se7en_soul
9/22/2012 2:26:04 PM
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that's my car. love it


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posted by : Your Ornery God
9/22/2012 2:28:31 PM
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"Working Man" would've been a better choice personally, for more than one reason.

Also, how you interpret the reasons for Rush to allow a song used in a car commercial has nothing to do with Rush. Its your interpretation that you are projecting onto them: i.e. lacking integrity (I doubt they lack any of that), greedy (not in the slightest), sell outs (I don't think they have ever had any desire to please the masses - just themselves, and its worked out in their favor). So you know, god forbid they decide to do something fun, because everyone know Rush is nothing but serious and have no sense of humor. (yes, sarcasm)


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COMMENT | ...
posted by : jocques
9/22/2012 3:39:35 PM
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The bellends who say someone 'sells out' when they have music on an advert...


If a song is written, then 20 years later a company uses it in an ad, how is their integrity compromised? It's not writing a song for an advert, or making the music more accessible. The music came first. If someone was saying 'have £1m for nothing', I'd do it.


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COMMENT | Sold
posted by : Sinned
9/22/2012 4:49:49 PM
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I'm going to steal a Passat. Eat it, Yngwie.


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posted by : Adveser
9/22/2012 5:17:08 PM
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No, the band is not asked if they can use the song. They do not have any say so. They aren't even getting paid because synchronization fees all go to the label and the artist gets nothing. Ray Daniels is getting paid and Rush is not.


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posted by : Scatter
9/22/2012 5:31:58 PM
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This post by Blabbermouth was a commercial.

Was there any other reason to post the brand and price in the story?


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COMMENT | Rush rules!!!!!!
posted by : RiotAct666
9/22/2012 7:37:09 PM
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Simple as that. Hail the greatest trio of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




And screw the hall of shame & everyone who runs the thing!!!!!!!!!!!


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COMMENT | Please add a Concord, CA show, San Jose sucks!
posted by : InThroughTheOutDoor
9/22/2012 10:26:23 PM
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I need a ticket...


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posted by : vitalsign
9/23/2012 12:07:20 AM
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Even if Rush did allow it, so what? They certainly do not overdo this type of thing like some artists. I say they're entitled to it and deserve the occasional oddity.


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COMMENT | Fly by Night away from here
posted by : RedZombie
9/23/2012 3:40:15 PM
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Please. Not as good as that one with You've Got Another Thing Comin'.


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posted by : shapechangerVII
9/24/2012 12:30:40 PM
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That dude is a terrible air drummer. Just this weekend I was air drumming the intro to Holy Wars and I blew this guy away.


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