The "Freewill" single, released in January 1980, showcased Rush's evolving sound with a more direct rock approach than their earlier progressive epics. It served as a preview of the more concise songwriting that would define their work in the coming decade.
- The single "Freewill" was released on January 14, 1980, by Mercury Records.
- The song is from their 1980 album 'Permanent Waves', which marked a stylistic shift for the band.
- 'Permanent Waves' reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart in the US.
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1968, known for their hard rock and progressive rock sound. By 1980, they had moved from their early blues-rock influences toward a more streamlined, synth-infused hard rock sound.
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