You took the words right out of my mouth Norah in watching their reactions reminds me of my friends & I initial reaction to this band in 1971 in our first year of college !! Their journey is just beginning & I’m jealous !! Lol They have so much to enjoy
I've been a Yes freak since 3-6-72. Yes played Hanover Hall on the campus of UNC-W. This was the Fragile tour. Yes came, played, kicked ass and took names. My second show was at Cameron Indoor Arena on the campus of the dookies. The was the CTTE tour. I've seen Yes at least fifteen times. In 2006 I had the honor of sitting next to Chris. I had a cup of wine with him. Chris was inspired by Jack Bruce and John Entwistle. Steve Howe by Carl Perkins and Les Paul. Rick classically trained and Alan played with the Plastic Ohnoooo band and solo with Lennon. My second favorite group behind The Beatles. I haven't seen Yes since Chris passed. RIP, Chris Squire.
Not only was he great from the start, he also continued to grow like no other musician i have seen. During the Trevor Rabin years he really stepped it up and became a powerhouse on vocals. Saw them seven times throughout all their line ups. At the start Chris was kinda in the background. By the end he was right up front, bold, and showing off. Great outfits too. Jon was always flawless live too.
@@Carlosant I came for So Sincere. I stayed for Playing the Game. BTW Nick and Lex, I binge watch over and over. You are the reaction video equivalent of Law and Order.
@@SebGeddy One of the most impressive things about Alan, was that he had to learn all the music in a very short period of time in order to tour with them after Bruford dropped out on the CTTE tour.
You can’t imagine the joy this 61 year old felt watching you two listening and loving one of my favorite bands of all time. Try Close To The Edge! You will be in heaven! Peace ✌️
Yes! 63 here, it is wonderful to see you two listen to stuff us old kat grew up with! Really dig your videos and great stuff you listen and respond to.
Agree! 62 here, and absolutely thrilled to pieces for this young, intensely curious, splendidly musically literate couple to experience the glory that is Yes for the first time(s). They make my own joy in discovery as an early adolescent at the time fresh and new, and that is a gift -- an outright blessing.
how could you forget "gates of delirium?" its one of the best rock songs ever conceived. also, these "1st time listeners" should avoid live performances. listen to the studio version first. except, yes' "yours is no disgrace," off of the yessongs album, is one of the best live renditions of any song. i think our host should listen to - "Nostradamus" by al stewart. no one's ever reviewed that song yet. ITS EXCELLENT!
Back in 1971 when my neighbour came in and said “you have to listen to this “, musically everything changed. I was 24 then, 75 now and it still hasn’t changed for when I hear them. I think it would be fair to say that when Jon announces that they are going to do “Star Ship Trooper” next, it gets the biggest reaction, because you are going to witness Chris Squire perform magic with a bass guitar. Great stuff guys. x
Fifty years later and it is still one of the best pieces of music ever. The beauty of early Yes is that it is not simple. It is not backbround. It is not pop. It is for listening. You become the music when you play it. It is not something you just hear. It makes you listen.
Good start guys, now you need to listen: Roundabout, Siberian Kathru, Heart of the sunrise, Perpetual Change, You've seen all good People, Mood for a day, and all of this songs, including Starship Troopers, are in the Yessongs Live Album wich has the best interpretation of this songs. I was lucky to listen to this album when I was 13 and blew my mind. Now I'm 61 and still blows my mind when I listen to it. Yes is one of my favorites bands of all time and the more you listen to the more you like it. Please listen to that album! It wont dissapont you!
I couldn't agree more with all your suggestions. I would especially appreciate a reaction to perpetual change which I haven't seen reacted to yet. Should get you ready for close to the edge, my fav.
Oops, just searched perpetual change and there's a few reactions out there. Still a great choice, I think it's a good place to go next, before taking the next step and diving into the mind-blowingly epic CTTE
This was my first listen to Starship Trooper, too! I'm just awestruck by that bass, and how Jon Anderson's voice cuts through it like a cool breeze! This was wonderful! ☺️
@@grimdrum2396 I love Bruford's use of space. He plays things slow that blows your mind. Mixing accents, syncopation, odd time grooves, I incorporate those principles into my playing.
@Bookhouse Boy I was fortunate to see Bruford at some very intimate venues several times. Actually the only time it wasn't intimate was on that Yes Union tour. Even King Crimson I saw at the House of Blues.
@Bookhouse BoyI moved to LA in 1986 to attend MI and never left. One of a Kind was my favorite album. Jeff Berlin was on staff. Allan Holdsworth played the Baked Potato at least twice a year. The Baked Potato is the size of a shoe box, l sat 10 feet away from him more times than I can count
Chris squire backing vocals melded with John Anderson's so beautifully That acoustic breakdown is one of the best dual vocals I believe in classic rock history
Chris had a gorgeous voice. I never realized how beautifully his vocals and Jon's were intertwined- sometimes, Chris would be singing above, and sometimes below Jon. Incredible duo.
I would rate Roundabout as the third or fourth best track off of Fragile. This is not meant to downplay Roundabout, mind you, the whole album is just so good.
10 years old when first hearing this, on a tinny little record deck, and it still felt like it was opening the doors to a different universe, Glad young people today are still discovering the majesty.
Jon has the voice of an absolute angel! You guys are so into Rush so you'll absolutely love these guys as well! Jon is now 76 years old and his range is still there today! Enjoy guys.
It really is!! So many singers lose their voice at his age but Jon's is angelically crystal clear. Nobody sounds like him, he just has such a unique voice
Yep, he STILL has that voice after turning seventy-five! His voice and range have aged incredibly well. I saw Placido Domingo performing in Verdi's opera Luisa Miller around five years ago, in a livecast to movie theatres from the New York Met (one of his last apopearances there before they ditched him on dubious accusations of touching other singers a bit too much) - he was almost eighty at the time and still sounded incredible: a solid, warm voice with excellent range. The parallel with Jon struck me at once. Both men appear vocally indestructible.
another deep rabbit hole; how influential were Yes?? They're the only band Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson stood in line over night to get concert tickets for. Heart of the Sunrise from the album Fragile is a masterpiece, as is the nearly 20 minute Close to the Edge !!!
Basically Yes was orchestral music. Each instrument is doing something different, but related. When I was a kid in the 70's listening to this, I would listen to each song 4 or 5 times. Each time I would just follow one instrument throughout the song, and then listen one time to everything all together. A big thing to bear in mind with Yes is that Jon Anderson, the vocalist who wrote the lyrics, viewed his voice and the sounds he made another instrument in the band. So he often chose lines or phrases that fit into the rest of the instrumentation. They don't always make a lot of sense, but they sound incredible in the song.
I am 68 and after the Beatles, Yes is my favorite band of all time. I also love the Moody Blues and Renaissance. At the same time I was listening to prog rock, I was also listening to country rock and funk. The 70s was a great era for music.
I am 69 and have listened to Yes since their first release. I can not explain it but every time I hear Starship Trooper I tear up and smile ear to ear.
We are, all of us, Starship Troupers. Imagine hearing this in 1972, as I did. No one had ever heard anything like this before, it was so new, innovative, and different than what anyone else was doing. They inspired generations. You all should listen to the Yessongs version. It is the best.
If you want another suggestion for YES, check out Siberian Khatru. It combines some of the most prog sounds with one of the grooviest hooks you will ever hear. And then of course, there's YES's masterpiece, Roundabout that everyone is going to recommend. And one point about YES, and their lyrics. Don't worry about not following them. The lead singer, Jon Anderson, who writes them, is more concerned with how a series of words sound musically than what they are saying. He wants his voice to be an instrument that fits into the song more than being there to tell a story. He says to think of it more like a form of poetry.
"I Still Remember, the Talks by the Water. The Proud Sons and Daughters, that Knew the Knowledge of the Land, and Spoke to me in Sweet Accustomed Ways." Beautiful!
I had to comment again. This song was their closing song back in the 80’s. Their stage would literally transform into a Starship. There’s so much more for you to listen to. I would suggest “And You And I” from “Close to the Edge” (as well as Close to the Edge...20 minutes of pure perfection)
On the 79 tour (my first concert ever at age 15!) Wakeman walked out from behind his house of keyboards with a keytar on and played the solo-duel with Howe. Incredible.
@@Pixelologist yes we all know "Close to the Edge is a great song....but I've seen people back in the day stop it during the beginning cause it didn't make sense and never really enjoyed the whole song. Sad really. I hope they eventually heard it. Their loss if they didn't
I had the great pleasure of being hooked on Yes from the first radio airplay in Central Florida in the early 70’s with Fragile. When I was a senior in HS they did the “Yes in the Round” tour, played at Lakeland Civic Center June 1979, a rectangular venue with decent acoustics in its day. For such a small town, they booked AMAZING bands there during about a 5 year period. We saw Genesis, Eric Clapton, Jethro Tull, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blue Oyster Cult, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Santana, The Police, Tom Petty, The Cars, Aerosmith, Rush, Doobie Brothers, Stills Young Band and many more. Of all those concerts, my favorite was Yes. They had the round “wedding cake” rotating stage smack in the center of the building floor. All sound system and lighting was suspended from the ceiling, so you had totally unobstructed stage views from every seat. My gorgeous date and I were back about 50’ but at eye level with the band and the perfect distance for the sound to cross over. I was transformed for 2+ hours almost to another mystical planet envisioned by Roger Dean who did much of their spaced out album artwork. The music was incredibly precise, powerful at times then sweetly melodic at others. Jon Anderson’s voice was nearly flawless, Howe, Squire and Wakeman alternated ripping solos while slowing rotating so someone was always facing you. I had just experienced the milestone of graduating high school 3 weeks before the concert, but carried the weight of tragically losing my baby sister a year younger than me (16) in a tragic car accident with 2 of her friends just 2 weeks before that. I badly badly badly needed an escape...if only for a couple of hours. Yes was my emotional rescue if only for a night....but man, what night!
Pleased to say the lead singer Jon Anderson and I are from the same town in the UK. FYI when Yes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame(much to late IMO} Yes asked Geddy Lee to play Bass at the induction because their original great Bassist Chris Squire had sadly passed away.
I was there also also at Curtis Hixon hall on the Close to The Edge tour I was 13 and my second concert It was a religious experience And You And I took my soul 3 months later ELP also at Curtis Hixon hall yeah that was well IT WAS still searching for the right adjective
I am 67 and heard Yes, Genesis, ELP, Renaissance, Jethro Tull, Moody Blues, King Crimson, etc. for the first time at age 18. The Golden Age. Watching you two makes me feel 18 again. We didn't know at the time how lucky we were, but we knew the music was special. Just how special it was could not be known until unborn generations became fans. By the way, I am also a big fan of Steven Wilson, and my 37 year old son introduced me to Radiohead about 12 years ago. Prog lives on, and the rumours of its death were greatly exaggerated. ❤❤❤💕
Yes! Totally agree with you! It was the golden age. We were so lucky. And watching Nick and Lex listening to these songs really does take me back to my teen years, when I would dash to the local record shop when the albums were released and dash home to listen with my friends - totally blown away by the music. And I'm a huge Steven Wilson fan too. Hope to see him again next year, Covid permitting.
Lovely people...I bought 4 LP albums in 1973/4 when I worked at my first ever job after leaving school and could afford to spend some money, aged 16 / 17. I bought / Led Zeppelin II / Family Anyway / Groundhogs 'Split' / and of course the 'YES ALBUM'......the rest is history, Ha! So fine to see you guys loving this album....a classic among so many classic bands and albums over the decades and the music never ends.... Love tae ye's.
Thanks for listening to true geniuses. I think the ultimate praise I can give is that they could replicate their music on stage. Also along with ELP they play such intricate music that there are very few tribute bands around that would attempt to copy them.
My band tried to play this song and round a bout. In the 70s We didn't have a keyboard player. So my uncle improvise on the electric 12 string and did good. Now where a rock/blues band all our voices was way to deep and strong for this. So I recruited my younger sister to sing it but her voice was way to high so we had to work with her to lower her voice. It's very hard to have something that's unnatural to them. But we was determined to play this and round a bout at a battle of the bands in I think 1976 or 7 we worked at it for 6 months. I think it turned out well the audience gave positive feedback. And my little sis a gospel singer did not talk to me for 6 months. LoL but we had more time on our hands in them days. No cellphones. Internet. Social distancing. Just the love of great music. I have said from the moment I heard YES they're the bach or Beethoven of generation..
This is such a great suite of songs on so many levels - and even better in the live version that closes the Yessongs album! The luminous, uplifting quality of the vocals (Jon sounds fantastic here! - and that canon moment at "you and you maaay - follooooow"!!), Steve Howe's quick,. fluid guitar lines, the bouncy drumming and cymbals work, that hammond organ - oh yes, Chris Squire's bass figures too - the whole thing feels shot through with light, it captures this feeling of optimism and excitement about space and life, very much an element of those days. They would come back to these feelings three years later at the end of Ritual - the lovely "Hold me, my love" finale at the end of Tales is in the same vein, and with the same image of the cosmos as "home". It's not an easy idea to present because well, space is endless, cold and dark even though also filled with untold wonders and magnificence, and hopefully also with millions of planets with intelligent life (an idea that was still sci-fi when these songs were recorded, but by now we *know* that planets are quite normal in the universe, and that life around faraway suns appears ever more likely). Yes are trying their very best to fill this image with life here. :)
YES music brings me joy especially now as I am newly disabled! I can listen and feel like I am going somewhere special! Thank you two for sharing your reactions! I think it makes us YES fans happy! We r a special group of creatures!
Think Bill Buford's input to this has tragically been overlooked. by the Fabulous Keyboards, Guitar and Bass. To me the drums on the wurm section are stellar.
The ending of this song always gives me goosebumps. It’s amazing how masterfully they gradually ramp up the intensity in so many different but subtle ways.
Our civilization peaked 50 years ago in 1971 when they wrote this song. I'm 45 years old ('75) and I remember my parents listening to a lot of different music, but this one escaped me. I heard it on the radio for the first time a few years ago on 93 KXLP while driving home from work (at 2 am, and yes they played the full 9+ minute version) and I was blown away! I too had a 'meditative' experience! The technical skill with the instruments, the vocals (harmonizing in particular) were just awesome. So much respect for this band. YES!!! I'm still listening to this frequently and it gets better and better. I'm referring to that in 2 ways: it gets better the more times I listen to it, and it gets better as the song itself progresses. I love the vocals of the song, but I really enjoy the instrumental 2nd half, starting at around 12:33 (of this video). I just love that whole theme and how they develop and build it. And then, just when you think the song is over, it actually climaxes from 15:29 all the way to the end! What a brilliant piece of music. Still in awe. They aren't making music like this anymore.
YES is the very BEST band ever. I’ve been listening to them for almost 50 years. Always gives my spirit and soul a lift. Seen them in concert so many times, get so excited I can’t eat lol. Gates of Delirium live from 70’s is great. Awaken live in Montreux from ‘03 is spiritual! ❤️❤️
I can’t stop watching you guys getting Yes Bombed again and a again! This would be a good candidate for you guys to do a “reaction 2 our reaction “ video… Yes babies being born! ❤️🤪😂
Yes is one band that can truly be compared to Zeppelin in terms of technical proficiency. And in terms of composition, this music is so rich in ideas. More Yes, please
Sorry, but Zeppelin doesn't come close to Yes in terms of technical proficiency. Led Zeppelin were some of the greatest songwriters ever in rock music, but they were not technicians in the progressive sense.
In my opinion there are very few bands to rival the technical ability of Yes: Rush and Emmerson Lake and Palmer immediately come to mind. I can't think of any others off the top of my head, although Jethro Tull and Dave Brubeck also exhibited great technical skills.
Singer Jon Anderson said that when the set themselves to create this album, their 3rd, after 2 intriguing but more...conventional...albums, they wanted to see if they could make a rock band sound as full as an orchestra.
Agreed I think you can go as far as the “Going for the One” album and still find the stripes in the Yes toothpaste taste just as minty as they did on the first squeeze!
You two are so adorable. Thanks. Nick, your small 'musician' insights are always welcome (from a musician), and Lex's authentic emotional reactions and looking at the camera when she's enthralled are great. Keep up the good work!
These guys were all virtuosos! This is Steve Howe's (guitar) first album, and you don't have Rick Wakeman yet on keys (this is Tony Kaye's last album on keys), but you will get him on the next album, "Fragile". Pay particular attention to Chris Squire on bass. He was (RIP brother!) a monster bass player, and so influential to other players who followed. You have so much to look forward to! You will be treated to much more excellence! Don't do it before, but after you digest the studio versions of these classics, you need to do the versions from "Yessongs" and marvel all over again at how good they were LIVE!
I saw Yes live in 1979 in Philadelphia. They didn't put on a flashy show, but they are one the few bands that sounded as good live as they did in the studio.
Saw them during their Topagraphic Oceans tour. They opened with songs off that album and people started to jeer and boo them. Once they finished with all of that, they played all their greats and the crowd went crazy. I remember how RED Jon Anderson's eyes looked from 150' away to this day. Man he looked like he was a Starship Trooper a million miles away
Absolutely a timeless piece of music and the talent playing is some of the best in rock history Great reaction nick this is 70’s best era ever for music
Wait until you get songs from several other albums under your belt before tackling anything from Tales from Topographic Oceans. That is deep down the rabbit hole.
Nick - you'll probably get this: The last section - "Wurm" - (about 13:50 in this video) is a reference to Ouroboros - the self-devouring dragon (Wurm) eating its own tail. To capture this, the repeating 3-chord pattern returns upon itself, giving a circular feel. The song is completely unrelated to either the book or the movie - and the movie takes character names and the general idea of human defenders against alien "bugs" from the book - most of the thematic elements of the book are discarded, leaving little more than "fan service" (nudity, gore, and violence).
I heard somewhere that the tape literally ran off of the spool on the recorder while the band was still playing and that’s why the fade is the way it is.
Yes fun facts: Jon Anderson & Chris Squire admired the Beach Boys vocals, hence their harmonies. Rick Wakeman was asked by Bowie & Yes to join on same day. Wakeman played on Bowies Changes song. Wakeman also played keys for Black Sabbath. Steve Howe helped form Asia in the 80s. When he was absent, Trevor Rabin joined for Loner Of A Lonely Heart.
Fun. Can’t go wrong listening to YES. My favorite YES song is almost always the one playing. These guys and Emerson Lake and Palmer were true innovators in prog rock.
I just turned 56 years old this past week, and forgot how awesome this song was. Thank you for posting this! I bought this album when I was in 7th grade, but my album collection was destroyed in a fire. I've tried to replace most of the albums with CDs, thank you for reminding me of this album!
Back in the day, we called this Head Music. You would listen to one album side at a time on vinyl. "Yours is no Disgrace" is another great song on the same side of this album. I'm glad i saw your reaction to it as it brought back many memories. Also check out "I've seen all Good People" and "Roundabout"
Yes are simply the ultimate Prog Rock band. I bought ‘Fragile’ when I was still 14 in 1972, and the ongoing journey began. Don’t try to make sense of the lyrics, the words are another instrument in the mix, they will never make sense. They’re an outstanding group of musicians, performers and composers, each one is on another level, but the bass payer (Chris Squire, also a major contributor on harmonising backing vocals) is alien level good.
My favorite 'Yes' lp. "The Yes Album" put them on the map with the introduction of Steve Howe on guitar. Four timeless songs that were a staple in their concert sets for decades after this album was released(Steve would play "The Clap" many times too). It doesn't get any better than early Yes.
FOR FIRST TIMERS !!! First albums to get into Yes, this'll get you into them ... without being like, wtf is this? Either or , The Yes album , Fragile. Wait a few more albums before Topographical Oceans!
I agree with you about Steven Wilson. In fact, let that be your guide as you select future Yes songs to react to. His remixes were for the following string of albums: The Yes Album Fragile Close to the Edge Tales from Topographic Oceans Relayer In particular, the Close to the Edge album is your safest choice for Prog classics. Trust everyone’s suggestions from these albums. And, enjoy the ride.
its hard to improve on Eddie Offords original productions, I have not yet heard any better than his...despite the availability of modern tech....some of his methods, like whirling a mike around like a lasso to get a certain sound were inspiring
Just looking back at your reaction to my ultimate music makers. Perfect to begin the journey. The smiles rrombthe start Saya it all. YES is giving their effect! The ultimate FEEL GOOD LOVE UPLIFTING TINGLING SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS! Love that now you can almost feel the blessings of giving seen them then Live! YES were God in the form of music.! ♡
"Turn of the Century" is a beautiful Yes song that is 'under rated'. Jon's voice is top notch.....He also recorded an album with Vangelis called Heaven and Hell and the song "So Long Ago, So Clear" was a bit of a hit on local radio in 1975-76.
You said you envied us for having yes this long I was 10 when I first listened to Yes.. I will be 61 in April. I envy you that you just lived exactly what I lived when I was 10. Enjoy the ride. Please please listen to I've Seen All Good People, Then move to Roundabout, and Heart of the Sunrise, then Close to the Edge.
You really should check out the yes version of simon and garfunkel's AMERICA from the yesterday's album. It is one of the hottest ,most memorable rock jam's I've ever heard I was played live in a studio and sounds like a concert performance. One of my all time favorite yes tunes of all time.
I have been a YES fan since I was 16, I’m 65 now 🙆♀️so happy to see the younger generation appreciating genius 50 yrs later 👍❤️
You took the words right out of my mouth Norah in watching their reactions reminds me of my friends & I initial reaction to this band in 1971 in our first year of college !! Their journey is just beginning & I’m jealous !! Lol They have so much to enjoy
That's two of us.
I've been a Yes freak since 3-6-72. Yes played Hanover Hall on the campus of UNC-W. This was the Fragile tour. Yes came, played, kicked ass and took names. My second show was at Cameron Indoor Arena on the campus of the dookies. The was the CTTE tour. I've seen Yes at least fifteen times. In 2006 I had the honor of sitting next to Chris. I had a cup of wine with him. Chris was inspired by Jack Bruce and John Entwistle. Steve Howe by Carl Perkins and Les Paul. Rick classically trained and Alan played with the Plastic Ohnoooo band and solo with Lennon. My second favorite group behind The Beatles. I haven't seen Yes since Chris passed. RIP, Chris Squire.
OMG you youngsters make me feel old at 70
I'm 70 it's great to see the younger kids appreciate the music we grew up with FAROUT
RIP Chris Squire. One of the greatest bass players in history.
@excollier114 Did I stutter?
@excollier114 Brad Delp and Steve Perry were pretty damn good in their prime as well.
He inspired me!🤐
Not only was he great from the start, he also continued to grow like no other musician i have seen. During the Trevor Rabin years he really stepped it up and became a powerhouse on vocals. Saw them seven times throughout all their line ups. At the start Chris was kinda in the background. By the end he was right up front, bold, and showing off. Great outfits too. Jon was always flawless live too.
I think he was probably the greatest. Geddy Lee thinks so too.
"The bass is strong with this one" - Yoda to Chris Squire.
LMFAO! YES...master Yoda it is.....
@@vandalayindustries3057 incorrect. It was different. But even Allen White knows the genius of Bruford if you corner him at a cocktail party.
@@Carlosant I came for So Sincere. I stayed for Playing the Game. BTW Nick and Lex, I binge watch over and over. You are the reaction video equivalent of Law and Order.
@@vandalayindustries3057 Different styles, I'm a huge fan of Bruford (even more of his work in King Crimson) but Alan White is a really good drummer
@@SebGeddy One of the most impressive things about Alan, was that he had to learn all the music in a very short period of time in order to tour with them after Bruford dropped out on the CTTE tour.
You can’t imagine the joy this 61 year old felt watching you two listening and loving one of my favorite bands of all time. Try Close To The Edge! You will be in heaven! Peace ✌️
Yes!
63 here, it is wonderful to see you two listen to stuff us old kat grew up with!
Really dig your videos and great stuff you listen and respond to.
Ditto from a 64 year old. The music will hopefully outlive us if people like you listen, love and share it. Thank you so much guys x
59, I'm right there, saw them in CBUS
Agree! 62 here, and absolutely thrilled to pieces for this young, intensely curious, splendidly musically literate couple to experience the glory that is Yes for the first time(s). They make my own joy in discovery as an early adolescent at the time fresh and new, and that is a gift -- an outright blessing.
how could you forget "gates of delirium?" its one of the best rock songs ever conceived. also, these "1st time listeners" should avoid live performances. listen to the studio version first. except, yes' "yours is no disgrace," off of the yessongs album, is one of the best live renditions of any song.
i think our host should listen to - "Nostradamus" by al stewart. no one's ever reviewed that song yet. ITS EXCELLENT!
Geddy Lee's favorite bass player, Chris Squire of Yes. Geddy played Roundabout at Yes's Rock Hall of Fame induction.
I was there!!!
Yeah , Geddy said Squire made him turn to bass guitar.
I was there too and completely out of my mind!! My 2 favorite bands combining on one stage! RIP Neil and Chris ❤️
That was cool. Geddy was great and looked like he was having the time of his life!
@@WooBino. WHAAAAAAAA?????? YA LUCKY BASTAGE!!! Dayum, I'm So Jealous! I'm a HUGE Rush & Yes fan! (I'm 59yo)
Back in 1971 when my neighbour came in and said “you have to listen to this “, musically everything changed.
I was 24 then, 75 now and it still hasn’t changed for when I hear them.
I think it would be fair to say that when Jon announces that they are going to do “Star Ship Trooper” next, it gets the biggest reaction, because you are going to witness Chris Squire perform magic with a bass guitar.
Great stuff guys. x
"Close to the Edge" is one of the best Prog Rock albums of all time. The title song is a masterpiece. Thanks for the reaction.
Masterpice. One of yes, incredible theres others
It certainly is.
Yeah, they have to do CTTE next.
Absolutely!
I agree.
Fifty years later and it is still one of the best pieces of music ever. The beauty of early Yes is that it is not simple. It is not backbround. It is not pop. It is for listening. You become the music when you play it. It is not something you just hear. It makes you listen.
When Yes are at their best, no one is better.
Was it Mae West that once said:
"When I'm good, I'm bad. But when I'm bad, I'm VERY GOOD!"
No. Your right.
I got to see them at the Philly Spectrum in 1990..........it felt like an out of body experience, it was so good.
@Felipe Malaga Z. yep......I would rank Drama at 6 or 7
@Felipe Malaga Z. that is fact. Their last good album was Talk. After that ...a lot of "elevator" YES
So glad I was a teenager during a period of incredible musicians playing incredible music
Me too!
Yes, it was kick ass, was it not?
We were very blessed. It won't be repeated
We were very fortunate. I am 66 now. Every track is a journey.
Good start guys, now you need to listen: Roundabout, Siberian Kathru, Heart of the sunrise, Perpetual Change, You've seen all good People, Mood for a day, and all of this songs, including Starship Troopers, are in the Yessongs Live Album wich has the best interpretation of this songs. I was lucky to listen to this album when I was 13 and blew my mind. Now I'm 61 and still blows my mind when I listen to it. Yes is one of my favorites bands of all time and the more you listen to the more you like it. Please listen to that album! It wont dissapont you!
Close to the Edge is fantastic! And You And I is my fav!
Wonderous Stories,
Cans and Brahms,
The Fish.
I couldn't agree more with all your suggestions. I would especially appreciate a reaction to perpetual change which I haven't seen reacted to yet. Should get you ready for close to the edge, my fav.
Oops, just searched perpetual change and there's a few reactions out there. Still a great choice, I think it's a good place to go next, before taking the next step and diving into the mind-blowingly epic CTTE
Great list! And I would add Yours is No Disgrace and Long Distance Runaround to it. Cheers!
This was my first listen to Starship Trooper, too! I'm just awestruck by that bass, and how Jon Anderson's voice cuts through it like a cool breeze! This was wonderful! ☺️
I'm both a guitarist and a drummer and both Steve Howe and Bill Bruford are my primary influences.
Bill Bruford is one of the most creative and tasteful drummers of all time!
@@grimdrum2396 I love Bruford's use of space. He plays things slow that blows your mind. Mixing accents, syncopation, odd time grooves, I incorporate those principles into my playing.
@Bookhouse Boy I was fortunate to see Bruford at some very intimate venues several times. Actually the only time it wasn't intimate was on that Yes Union tour. Even King Crimson I saw at the House of Blues.
@Bookhouse BoyI moved to LA in 1986 to attend MI and never left. One of a Kind was my favorite album. Jeff Berlin was on staff. Allan Holdsworth played the Baked Potato at least twice a year. The Baked Potato is the size of a shoe box, l sat 10 feet away from him more times than I can count
I feel sorry for you... I love YES... but so many other talented drummers
Chris squire backing vocals melded with John Anderson's so beautifully That acoustic breakdown is one of the best dual vocals I believe in classic rock history
Chris had a gorgeous voice. I never realized how beautifully his vocals and Jon's were intertwined- sometimes, Chris would be singing above, and sometimes below Jon. Incredible duo.
If you haven't heard "Roundabout" off of Yes' "Fragile" album, you should definitely give it a listen. It's their signature song. Great reaction btw.
I would rate Roundabout as the third or fourth best track off of Fragile. This is not meant to downplay Roundabout, mind you, the whole album is just so good.
@@StewartUSAF yes but is rhe most accessible
@@StewartUSAF South Side of the Sky.
I am 75. play this during my funeral.
Chris Squire is nothing short of amazing. His bass playing is unmatched..
10 years old when first hearing this, on a tinny little record deck, and it still felt like it was opening the doors to a different universe, Glad young people today are still discovering the majesty.
Same for me , my mate , his cousin lent this, and we almost wore it out , circa 1974, never looked back, saw them a few times, superb band
Me too, Bro!
Jon has the voice of an absolute angel! You guys are so into Rush so you'll absolutely love these guys as well! Jon is now 76 years old and his range is still there today! Enjoy guys.
It really is!! So many singers lose their voice at his age but Jon's is angelically crystal clear. Nobody sounds like him, he just has such a unique voice
I got to see him live in the late 80s, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
Yep, he STILL has that voice after turning seventy-five! His voice and range have aged incredibly well. I saw Placido Domingo performing in Verdi's opera Luisa Miller around five years ago, in a livecast to movie theatres from the New York Met (one of his last apopearances there before they ditched him on dubious accusations of touching other singers a bit too much) - he was almost eighty at the time and still sounded incredible: a solid, warm voice with excellent range. The parallel with Jon struck me at once. Both men appear vocally indestructible.
I love that many songs back in the day were allowed to develop and didn't have to be 3-4 minutes.
And I love the fact that FM stations actually played them in their entirety back then. I miss those days.
Prog still exists dude
@@Walamonga1313 I like to this foto man!!
another deep rabbit hole; how influential were Yes?? They're the only band Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson stood in line over night to get concert tickets for. Heart of the Sunrise from the album Fragile is a masterpiece, as is the nearly 20 minute Close to the Edge !!!
And yet Jethro Tull was Geddy Lee's favorite band to watch. Hmmmm
Basically Yes was orchestral music. Each instrument is doing something different, but related. When I was a kid in the 70's listening to this, I would listen to each song 4 or 5 times. Each time I would just follow one instrument throughout the song, and then listen one time to everything all together. A big thing to bear in mind with Yes is that Jon Anderson, the vocalist who wrote the lyrics, viewed his voice and the sounds he made another instrument in the band. So he often chose lines or phrases that fit into the rest of the instrumentation. They don't always make a lot of sense, but they sound incredible in the song.
His lyrics always make sense. Jon could tell you what the lyrics mean to every song he wrote.
@@32anna2538 The words make cosmic sense.
I am 68 and after the Beatles, Yes is my favorite band of all time. I also love the Moody Blues and Renaissance. At the same time I was listening to prog rock, I was also listening to country rock and funk. The 70s was a great era for music.
Who knows where the time goes?
I am 69 and have listened to Yes since their first release. I can not explain it but every time I hear Starship Trooper I tear up and smile ear to ear.
Nick and lex yes starship trooper is now in the legendary hall of fame.
Yes' "And You And I" is a must. You will get goosebumps listening to it.
One of my favourites - Such a wonderful song. Great choice.
Can't upvote this enough.
We are, all of us, Starship Troupers. Imagine hearing this in 1972, as I did. No one had ever heard anything like this before, it was so new, innovative, and different than what anyone else was doing. They inspired generations. You all should listen to the Yessongs version. It is the best.
I’m just gonna sit back, be patient and enjoy your Yes journey.
I have been listening to this record for 40 years and it still gives me goosebumps.
If you want another suggestion for YES, check out Siberian Khatru. It combines some of the most prog sounds with one of the grooviest hooks you will ever hear. And then of course, there's YES's masterpiece, Roundabout that everyone is going to recommend.
And one point about YES, and their lyrics. Don't worry about not following them. The lead singer, Jon Anderson, who writes them, is more concerned with how a series of words sound musically than what they are saying. He wants his voice to be an instrument that fits into the song more than being there to tell a story. He says to think of it more like a form of poetry.
Woohoo! I'm 66 now and got to hear this album on vinyl in 1971.
Yours is no disgrace from the same album would be a choice option.
Absolutely
Actually, the live version from Yessongs is even better, IMO.
I agree, the next YES song for them to review is *Yours Is No Disgrace.* Stick with the same period of awesomeness for now...
My favorite Yes album. Yours Is No Disgrace my favorite Yes tune.
This would also be excellent.
"I Still Remember, the Talks by the Water. The Proud Sons and Daughters, that Knew the Knowledge of the Land, and Spoke to me in Sweet Accustomed Ways." Beautiful!
I had to comment again. This song was their closing song back in the 80’s. Their stage would literally transform into a Starship. There’s so much more for you to listen to. I would suggest “And You And I” from “Close to the Edge” (as well as Close to the Edge...20 minutes of pure perfection)
On the 79 tour (my first concert ever at age 15!) Wakeman walked out from behind his house of keyboards with a keytar on and played the solo-duel with Howe. Incredible.
It was their closing song on their 2019 tour as well.
That entire album is extraordinary - And You And I, Siberian Khatru, and, of course, Close to the Edge. Just an amazing journey from beginning to end.
@@Pixelologist yes we all know "Close to the Edge is a great song....but I've seen people back in the day stop it during the beginning cause it didn't make sense and never really enjoyed the whole song. Sad really. I hope they eventually heard it. Their loss if they didn't
I had the great pleasure of being hooked on Yes from the first radio airplay in Central Florida in the early 70’s with Fragile. When I was a senior in HS they did the “Yes in the Round” tour, played at Lakeland Civic Center June 1979, a rectangular venue with decent acoustics in its day. For such a small town, they booked AMAZING bands there during about a 5 year period. We saw Genesis, Eric Clapton, Jethro Tull, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blue Oyster Cult, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Santana, The Police, Tom Petty, The Cars, Aerosmith, Rush, Doobie Brothers, Stills Young Band and many more. Of all those concerts, my favorite was Yes. They had the round “wedding cake” rotating stage smack in the center of the building floor. All sound system and lighting was suspended from the ceiling, so you had totally unobstructed stage views from every seat. My gorgeous date and I were back about 50’ but at eye level with the band and the perfect distance for the sound to cross over. I was transformed for 2+ hours almost to another mystical planet envisioned by Roger Dean who did much of their spaced out album artwork. The music was incredibly precise, powerful at times then sweetly melodic at others. Jon Anderson’s voice was nearly flawless, Howe, Squire and Wakeman alternated ripping solos while slowing rotating so someone was always facing you. I had just experienced the milestone of graduating high school 3 weeks before the concert, but carried the weight of tragically losing my baby sister a year younger than me (16) in a tragic car accident with 2 of her friends just 2 weeks before that. I badly badly badly needed an escape...if only for a couple of hours. Yes was my emotional rescue if only for a night....but man, what night!
Pleased to say the lead singer Jon Anderson and I are from the same town in the UK. FYI when Yes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame(much to late IMO} Yes asked Geddy Lee to play Bass at the induction because their original great Bassist Chris Squire had sadly passed away.
The build up to,..and release of tension at the 15:29 mark is just phenomenal.
My absolute favorite Yes tune is "And You and I". Roger Dean did most of their album covers. Saw 'em in 1973, Tampa Stadium. Infuckingcredible...
Saw them in Jacksonville right after(or before 😎)
@@mhump23 Roger Dean stage show..how about that cape that Wakeman wore?
I was there also also at Curtis Hixon hall on the Close to The Edge tour I was 13 and my second concert It was a religious experience And You And I took my soul 3 months later ELP also at Curtis Hixon hall yeah that was well IT WAS still searching for the right adjective
I am 67 and heard Yes, Genesis, ELP, Renaissance, Jethro Tull, Moody Blues, King Crimson, etc. for the first time at age 18. The Golden Age. Watching you two makes me feel 18 again. We didn't know at the time how lucky we were, but we knew the music was special. Just how special it was could not be known until unborn generations became fans. By the way, I am also a big fan of Steven Wilson, and my 37 year old son introduced me to Radiohead about 12 years ago. Prog lives on, and the rumours of its death were greatly exaggerated. ❤❤❤💕
Yes! Totally agree with you! It was the golden age. We were so lucky. And watching Nick and Lex listening to these songs really does take me back to my teen years, when I would dash to the local record shop when the albums were released and dash home to listen with my friends - totally blown away by the music.
And I'm a huge Steven Wilson fan too. Hope to see him again next year, Covid permitting.
Lead Guitar is Steve Howe - in my opinion one of the best guitar players at all.
Absolutely! Steve plays more guitar on this one song than some guys play on a whole album!
Lovely people...I bought 4 LP albums in 1973/4 when I worked at my first ever job after leaving school and could afford to spend some money, aged 16 / 17.
I bought / Led Zeppelin II / Family Anyway / Groundhogs 'Split' / and of course the 'YES ALBUM'......the rest is history, Ha!
So fine to see you guys loving this album....a classic among so many classic bands and albums over the decades and the music never ends....
Love tae ye's.
Thanks for listening to true geniuses. I think the ultimate praise I can give is that they could replicate their music on stage. Also along with ELP they play such intricate music that there are very few tribute bands around that would attempt to copy them.
My band tried to play this song and round a bout. In the 70s We didn't have a keyboard player. So my uncle improvise on the electric 12 string and did good. Now where a rock/blues band all our voices was way to deep and strong for this. So I recruited my younger sister to sing it but her voice was way to high so we had to work with her to lower her voice. It's very hard to have something that's unnatural to them. But we was determined to play this and round a bout at a battle of the bands in I think 1976 or 7 we worked at it for 6 months. I think it turned out well the audience gave positive feedback. And my little sis a gospel singer did not talk to me for 6 months. LoL but we had more time on our hands in them days. No cellphones. Internet. Social distancing. Just the love of great music. I have said from the moment I heard YES they're the bach or Beethoven of generation..
This brought tears to my eyes. It did in 1971 and it still does. It's so staggeringly wonderful you forget to breathe.
This is such a great suite of songs on so many levels - and even better in the live version that closes the Yessongs album! The luminous, uplifting quality of the vocals (Jon sounds fantastic here! - and that canon moment at "you and you maaay - follooooow"!!), Steve Howe's quick,. fluid guitar lines, the bouncy drumming and cymbals work, that hammond organ - oh yes, Chris Squire's bass figures too - the whole thing feels shot through with light, it captures this feeling of optimism and excitement about space and life, very much an element of those days.
They would come back to these feelings three years later at the end of Ritual - the lovely "Hold me, my love" finale at the end of Tales is in the same vein, and with the same image of the cosmos as "home". It's not an easy idea to present because well, space is endless, cold and dark even though also filled with untold wonders and magnificence, and hopefully also with millions of planets with intelligent life (an idea that was still sci-fi when these songs were recorded, but by now we *know* that planets are quite normal in the universe, and that life around faraway suns appears ever more likely). Yes are trying their very best to fill this image with life here. :)
Starship Trooper is awesome...Saw them way back when...
You can go either "Close To The Edge" or "Roundabout". You can't go wrong.
YES music brings me joy especially now as I am newly disabled! I can listen and feel like I am going somewhere special! Thank you two for sharing your reactions! I think it makes us YES fans happy! We r a special group of creatures!
Side note: The backing vocal harmony is Chris Squire the bass player.
Think Bill Buford's input to this has tragically been overlooked. by the Fabulous Keyboards, Guitar and Bass. To me the drums on the wurm section are stellar.
The ending of this song always gives me goosebumps. It’s amazing how masterfully they gradually ramp up the intensity in so many different but subtle ways.
Always respond that we ALL had our first listen of everything, and always will.
Our civilization peaked 50 years ago in 1971 when they wrote this song. I'm 45 years old ('75) and I remember my parents listening to a lot of different music, but this one escaped me. I heard it on the radio for the first time a few years ago on 93 KXLP while driving home from work (at 2 am, and yes they played the full 9+ minute version) and I was blown away! I too had a 'meditative' experience! The technical skill with the instruments, the vocals (harmonizing in particular) were just awesome. So much respect for this band. YES!!! I'm still listening to this frequently and it gets better and better. I'm referring to that in 2 ways: it gets better the more times I listen to it, and it gets better as the song itself progresses. I love the vocals of the song, but I really enjoy the instrumental 2nd half, starting at around 12:33 (of this video). I just love that whole theme and how they develop and build it. And then, just when you think the song is over, it actually climaxes from 15:29 all the way to the end! What a brilliant piece of music. Still in awe. They aren't making music like this anymore.
If you haven't already, check out Steve Howe's flamenco guitar work on the Queen track Innuendo. So intricate and clever.
YES is the very BEST band ever. I’ve been listening to them for almost 50 years. Always gives my spirit and soul a lift. Seen them in concert so many times, get so excited I can’t eat lol. Gates of Delirium live from 70’s is great. Awaken live in Montreux from ‘03 is spiritual! ❤️❤️
I can’t stop watching you guys getting Yes Bombed again and a again! This would be a good candidate for you guys to do a “reaction 2 our reaction “ video…
Yes babies being born! ❤️🤪😂
Yes has so many amazing compositions. I can't wait till you get around to "Awaken" a great 15 min epic from the album "Going For the One".
I love your honesty about experiencing the music for what it is that's rare these days keep up the great work
Yes is one band that can truly be compared to Zeppelin in terms of technical proficiency. And in terms of composition, this music is so rich in ideas. More Yes, please
Yes are way better than Zeppelin.
Sorry, but Zeppelin doesn't come close to Yes in terms of technical proficiency. Led Zeppelin were some of the greatest songwriters ever in rock music, but they were not technicians in the progressive sense.
When I think of technical proficiency, about a hundred bands come to mind before Zeppelin lol
There are many bands better than Led Zeppelin technically
In my opinion there are very few bands to rival the technical ability of Yes: Rush and Emmerson Lake and Palmer immediately come to mind.
I can't think of any others off the top of my head, although Jethro Tull and Dave Brubeck also exhibited great technical skills.
Singer Jon Anderson said that when the set themselves to create this album, their 3rd, after 2 intriguing but more...conventional...albums, they wanted to see if they could make a rock band sound as full as an orchestra.
Yeah, you never got into Yes because you heard "Owner of a Lonely Heart" first. 71-77 is where you should be looking and listening. ❤️
Agreed I think you can go as far as the “Going for the One” album and still find the stripes in the Yes toothpaste taste just as minty as they did on the first squeeze!
Yeah. Owner blows. That's when I stopped listening to their new stuff.
That's a great song regardless
You two are so adorable. Thanks. Nick, your small 'musician' insights are always welcome (from a musician), and Lex's authentic emotional reactions and looking at the camera when she's enthralled are great. Keep up the good work!
These guys were all virtuosos! This is Steve Howe's (guitar) first album, and you don't have Rick Wakeman yet on keys (this is Tony Kaye's last album on keys), but you will get him on the next album, "Fragile". Pay particular attention to Chris Squire on bass. He was (RIP brother!) a monster bass player, and so influential to other players who followed. You have so much to look forward to! You will be treated to much more excellence! Don't do it before, but after you digest the studio versions of these classics, you need to do the versions from "Yessongs" and marvel all over again at how good they were LIVE!
I saw Yes live in 1979 in Philadelphia. They didn't put on a flashy show, but they are one the few bands that sounded as good live as they did in the studio.
Saw them during their Topagraphic Oceans tour. They opened with songs off that album and people started to jeer and boo them. Once they finished with all of that, they played all their greats and the crowd went crazy. I remember how RED Jon Anderson's eyes looked from 150' away to this day. Man he looked like he was a Starship Trooper a million miles away
Tony came back for the Trevor Rabin years 1983 - 1991.
It would be amazing to hear these songs again for the very 1st time. I'm jealous of you.😊
How this couple feels is exactly what we felt when we first heard these releases. ROCK ON !!!
im so happy I grew up with this music instead of the garbage today . I saw Yes at the Bergen pac in NJ Nov. 17 2022 . great show 🙏
The yes journey continues forever once you fall down the hole.
Maybe, you mean up the latter (:
So glad you're listening to this stuff I grew up in a Renaissance of great rock and roll
You know Rush attributes Yes as one of their biggest influences. See Yes' induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
That build up and solo at the end really hits when baked riding through forest roads
Prog Time
I agree that Genesis' Firth of Fifth is one of those "essential" progressive rock/art rock tracks.
Absolutely a timeless piece of music and the talent playing is some of the best in rock history
Great reaction nick this is 70’s best era ever for music
The Revealing Science of God from Tales from Topographic Oceans is also really good. The opening is so foreboding and intense.
Wait until you get songs from several other albums under your belt before tackling anything from Tales from Topographic Oceans. That is deep down the rabbit hole.
The vocal and musical opening to that piece is really great.
Yes, a Masterpiece in my opinion. 🎶❤️🎶
I saw Yes when i was young in Italy, thanks for sharing. I love you. I am 64 years old. Rock on!!
Nick - you'll probably get this:
The last section - "Wurm" - (about 13:50 in this video) is a reference to Ouroboros - the self-devouring dragon (Wurm) eating its own tail. To capture this, the repeating 3-chord pattern returns upon itself, giving a circular feel.
The song is completely unrelated to either the book or the movie - and the movie takes character names and the general idea of human defenders against alien "bugs" from the book - most of the thematic elements of the book are discarded, leaving little more than "fan service" (nudity, gore, and violence).
I’ve been listening to this song since it was released in 1971. And it continues to blow me away. This song is the BEST example of Progressive Rock.
This song’s fade-out is one the saddest in music history. Sad because it signifies the songs end.
I heard somewhere that the tape literally ran off of the spool on the recorder while the band was still playing and that’s why the fade is the way it is.
It should've gone on for at least 5 more minutes. That's one of my favourite outros of all time. Could listen to it all day
Yes fun facts: Jon Anderson & Chris Squire admired the Beach Boys vocals, hence their harmonies. Rick Wakeman was asked by Bowie & Yes to join on same day. Wakeman played on Bowies Changes song. Wakeman also played keys for Black Sabbath. Steve Howe helped form Asia in the 80s. When he was absent, Trevor Rabin joined for Loner Of A Lonely Heart.
Fun. Can’t go wrong listening to YES. My favorite YES song is almost always the one playing. These guys and Emerson Lake and Palmer were true innovators in prog rock.
I just turned 56 years old this past week, and forgot how awesome this song was. Thank you for posting this! I bought this album when I was in 7th grade, but my album collection was destroyed in a fire. I've tried to replace most of the albums with CDs, thank you for reminding me of this album!
Back in the day, we called this Head Music. You would listen to one album side at a time on vinyl. "Yours is no Disgrace" is another great song on the same side of this album. I'm glad i saw your reaction to it as it brought back many memories. Also check out "I've seen all Good People" and "Roundabout"
I've been listening for 45 years, I still hear or feel something new. They harmonize very well.
Yes are simply the ultimate Prog Rock band. I bought ‘Fragile’ when I was still 14 in 1972, and the ongoing journey began. Don’t try to make sense of the lyrics, the words are another instrument in the mix, they will never make sense. They’re an outstanding group of musicians, performers and composers, each one is on another level, but the bass payer (Chris Squire, also a major contributor on harmonising backing vocals) is alien level good.
I grew up with this stuff. It spoils you at a very young age.
My favorite 'Yes' lp. "The Yes Album" put them on the map with the introduction of Steve Howe on guitar. Four timeless songs that were a staple in their concert sets for decades after this album was released(Steve would play "The Clap" many times too). It doesn't get any better than early Yes.
Love to watch the reaction as they are blown away just as we were all those years ago
"The bass is strong with this one" haha so true
In these troubled times it is uplifting for me, to watch you being blown away by this magical music!!! A big THANK YOU!
Keep in mind that your listening to one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time
FOR FIRST TIMERS !!!
First albums to get into Yes, this'll get you into them ... without being like, wtf is this?
Either or , The Yes album , Fragile. Wait a few more albums before Topographical Oceans!
I agree with you about Steven Wilson. In fact, let that be your guide as you select future Yes songs to react to. His remixes were for the following string of albums:
The Yes Album
Fragile
Close to the Edge
Tales from Topographic Oceans
Relayer
In particular, the Close to the Edge album is your safest choice for Prog classics. Trust everyone’s suggestions from these albums. And, enjoy the ride.
its hard to improve on Eddie Offords original productions, I have not yet heard any better than his...despite the availability of modern tech....some of his methods, like whirling a mike around like a lasso to get a certain sound were inspiring
Just looking back at your reaction to my ultimate music makers. Perfect to begin the journey. The smiles rrombthe start Saya it all. YES is giving their effect! The ultimate FEEL GOOD LOVE UPLIFTING TINGLING SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS! Love that now you can almost feel the blessings of giving seen them then Live! YES were God in the form of music.! ♡
Amazing band. Fragile, Close to the Edge, Going for the one, just incredible playing singing and general musicianship
This track comes from one of the first albums I inherited absolutely joy to listen to and glad you appreciated it?
"Turn of the Century" is a beautiful Yes song that is 'under rated'. Jon's voice is top notch.....He also recorded an album with Vangelis called Heaven and Hell and the song "So Long Ago, So Clear" was a bit of a hit on local radio in 1975-76.
I rate wondrous stories alongside turn of the century
Could you even imagine this band on the radio today ? All this kind of stuff was on AOR radio in the 70's.
From Yes I would suggest Heart Of The Sunrise its an amazing jam.
You said you envied us for having yes this long I was 10 when I first listened to Yes.. I will be 61 in April. I envy you that you just lived exactly what I lived when I was 10. Enjoy the ride. Please please listen to I've Seen All Good People, Then move to Roundabout, and Heart of the Sunrise, then Close to the Edge.
You really should check out the yes version of simon and garfunkel's AMERICA from the yesterday's album. It is one of the hottest ,most memorable rock jam's I've ever heard I was played live in a studio and sounds like a concert performance. One of my all time favorite yes tunes of all time.
One of my favorite Yes songs l ❤ You're sharing with us 😊