Summertime Blues
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
About working all summer just to try earn a dollar
Well I went to the Boss Man, tried to get a break.
Sometimes I wonder, What I'm gonna do
Cause there ain't no cure for the Summertime Blues.
Well my Mama and Papa told me ya gotta earn some money,
If ya wanna use carto go a ride 'in next Sunday.
Well, I wouldn't go to work, told the boss I was sick.
Sometimes I wonder, What I'm gonna do
Cause there ain't no cure for the Summertime Blues.
I'm gonna take two weeks, I'm gonna have a fun vacation
I'm gonna take my brothers to the United Nations
Well, I went to my Congressman, and he said quote,
"Sometimes I wonder, What I'm gonna do
Cause there ain't no cure for the Summertime Blues."
Summertime Blues - Rush
Rush's 1970 recording of 'Summertime Blues' stands as a pivotal moment in their early career, blending their signature progressive rock complexity with a bluesy rock and roll foundation. Originally a 1958 hit for the Everly Brothers, Rush reimagined the track with their characteristic intricate guitar work and driving rhythms, marking a departure from their earlier garage rock influences toward the complex compositions that would define their later work. The song features the band's evolving songwriting style, showcasing Geddy Lee's bass lines and Neil Peart's developing drumming patterns alongside the melodic sensibilities of Alex Lifeson and John Rutman. Released during a transitional period in their discography, the recording captures the group's ability to integrate classic rock structures with their own unique sonic identity, establishing a template for their future exploration of progressive rock and hard rock genres.