Spun off from SCTV, Bob & Doug McKenzie (Rick Moranis & Dave Thomas) became one of the hottest acts at the end of 1981. "The Great White North", itself spun from a skit of the same name, led to a hilarious satire of "The 12 Days of Christmas", and the novelty single, "Take Off", which peaked at #16 on the Hot 100 in the spring of 1982.
Rush bassist-vocalist Geddy Lee was a grade school pal of Moranis, and was invited to appear on the album. "Take Off" got a ton of airplay here in the 518, featured nightly on WTRY's evening program with DJ "Boogie" Bob O'Neil, for example.
As was the case with "12 Days", Moranis & Thomas didn't make a music video, so the audio will have to suffice.
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