Fly by Night was recorded at Toronto Sound Studios on Overlea Boulevard in Toronto, where they recorded parts of their first album as well as their next two albums, Caress of Steel and 2112.
John Rutsey left the band, and with one week’s notice, Neil Peart joined the band for Rush’s first American tour. In addition to drumming duties, Neil also took on the job of lyricist, leading the band to adopt a more literary lyrical style that differed significantly from their self-titled debut album.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anthem" | Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson | 4:21 | |
| 2. | "Best I Can" | Lee | Lee | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Beneath, Between and Behind" | Lifeson | 3:01 | |
| 4. | "By-Tor and the Snow Dog"
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Lee, Lifeson | 8:37 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fly by Night" | Lee | 3:18 | |
| 2. | "Making Memories" | Lee, Lifeson | 2:58 | |
| 3. | "Rivendell" | Lee | 4:52 | |
| 4. | "In the End" | Lee | Lee, Lifeson | 6:44 |