Rush Was A Canadian Rock Band Formed In 1968 In Toronto That Was Comprised Primarily Of Geddy Lee bass Vocals Alex Lifeson guitar And Neil Peart drums Percussion Lyricist . The Band Was Formed In Toronto In 1968 By Lifeson Drummer John Rutsey And Bass Guitarist/vocalist Jeff Jones Who Was Immediately Replaced By Lee. After Lee Joined The Band Went Through Several Line-Up Configurations Before Arriving At Its Classic Power Trio Line-Up With The Addition Of Peart In July 1974 Read More On Last.Fm
"Cinderella Man" Is The Fourth Track Off Of Canadian Progressive Rock Trio Rush's 1977 Album A Farewell To Kings. The Song Was Written By Geddy Lee And Alex Lifeson With The Lyrics Written Entirely By Lee. This Song Is Loosely Based On The Movie Called Mr. Deeds Goes To Town Starring Gary Cooper As A Man From A Small Town Who Inherits Money And Moves To The Big City. It Has Also Been Reported To Be Loosely Based On The Comic Mandrake The Magician. It Is Notable As One Of The Few Rush Songs For Which Neil Peart Did Not Write The Lyrics Since His Entry Into The Band.