During their Early Years (1968–1974), Rush's set lists reflected a young power trio finding their footing on the local Ontario circuit. Long before their progressive rock era, the band's live repertoire leaned heavily on hard rock and blues covers of artists like Cream, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin. Interspersed among these staples were early, unreleased original compositions like "Fancy Dancer" and "Garden Road." As this formative period progressed, their sets gradually evolved to showcase the hard-hitting originals that would eventually comprise their debut album, giving crowds a first taste of foundational tracks like "Finding My Way" and "In the Mood."
(Note: The extensive list of known songs from this era represents a historical aggregate, not a typical nightly set list.)