Was the uncle in the car, or was the driver alone?

John Everett · Post by **John Everett** » 27 Aug 2014, 21:23

OK modeling nerds,

I know that in our little group there has got to be more than few fans of the Canadian rock trio, Rush.

In the song, Red Barchetta, is the driver alone in the car or does his uncle accompany him on the joyride? I know what I've always believed, but what do other fans think?

Don't worry, the question does have relevance in the modeling world.

Also, the "gleaming alloy" aircars, are they driven by police or some other authority figure, or are they driven by random citizens hellbent on destruction, much like a soccer mom in her 12,000 pound SUV with a mobile phone jammed in her ear?

Rod Dumouchel · Post by **Rod Dumouchel** » 27 Aug 2014, 21:33

John Everett wrote:OK modeling nerds,

I know that in our little group there has got to be more than few fans of the Canadian rock trio, Rush.

Sorry John was never a Rush fan except maybe this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot70G4wSQi0

Regards,
Rod

Post by **Gary Boxall** » 28 Aug 2014, 00:15

The lyrics do state "I commit my weekly crime" which would indicate the uncle is not in the car to me? They also continue to contain 'I' rather than 'we'

As for the scond part.... who knows?

I can, though, imagine where this is heading

Gary

ps Exit Stage Left - my all time favourite Rush album

John Everett · Post by **John Everett** » 28 Aug 2014, 00:42

I always felt the same. But the earlier lyric, "We fire up the willing engine" indicates a group effort. If I had kept as new an old machine for 50-odd years, I would damn well want to ride in it every Sunday.

I think I need the uncle in the passenger seat to help tell the story. It works better to deliver the punchline. I also think the aircars need to be clearly identifiable as police.

Post by **Gary Boxall** » 28 Aug 2014, 00:46

Perhaps the uncle was a passenger 'in spirit' rather than actually being there? That way you could paint him white to indicate a 'spritual prescence'?

Gary

Post by **Gary Boxall** » 28 Aug 2014, 00:51

More food for thought.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Barchetta

Gary

John Everett · Post by **John Everett** » 28 Aug 2014, 02:31

I was aware of this story. The author, Richard Foster, which inspired the song posted a photoblog of the motorcycle journey. I don't know where it is, but it's on a server someplace.

Wait! Found it!
http://www.bmwbmw.org/forums/viewtopic. ... ilit=Peart

Found my, "one lane bridge."

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