“Tom Sawyer” is described as Rush’s most popular song, yet its studio production was highly frustrating. Geddy Lee said the band was so frustrated after finishing the track that he did not want it on the 1981 album Moving Pictures. He stated the song was difficult to make and difficult to mix, with problems at every step of recording. He added that by the end he was sick of the song and questioned how “dumb” it would have been to omit their most popular track. Lee also noted that “Tom Sawyer” was the most difficult song for Neil Peart to play live. The upcoming reunion tour is expected to include the song, with Anika Nilles performing as Peart.
"“I can't answer that,” responded the singer-bassist. “I'm the last guy to know because when we finished that song in the studio, we were so frustrated. It was a very difficult song to make [and] difficult song to mix. Every step of the recording was beset with problems.”"
"He continued, “And at the end, I was so sick of that fucking song, I didn't want to put it on the record. So, can you imagine how dumb that was? Like, let's not put our most popular song on the record.”"
"Earlier in the interview, Lee mentioned that “Tom Sawyer” was the most difficult song for late drummer Neil Peart to play live."
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