I saw YES perform on three different occasions and the experience brought my emotions to such heights I took would cry tears of joy feeling completely overwhelmed with positivity. They were very special.
Back in the 70’s we saw Yes for YesSongs, Tales of, Going for the One, Tormato, and last saw them in the 90s/2000s (?) with Trever on guitar. Rick was always the best- they all meshed, even with different people, but when Rick was there they shined like no other band.
What a beautiful tribute Rick to a former band mate Alan White a very talented drummer. The backbone of Yes for many years, with Chris Squire the bass player. A phonomal rhythm section that had amazing success for many years. Sadly no more, but their legacy will live on for many years too come. We'll done Rick 👍👍👍👏👏👏.
Alan would love that you couldn’t share those memories before Gigi and the kids! Beautiful tribute Rick... the piano piece was so bittersweet 💔 it was a beautiful thing getting to share a part of life in Seattle with an amazing music family-- Alan and Gigi were so much fun together and Alan will be so missed RIP Alan and thanks again Rick
I always loved the drums on Instant Karma. Thought it was Ringo until I found out it was Alan a few years later. We will miss him. Hope we all make it to the great YES reunion in the Big Sky!
You made me cry only just found this tribute. Sorry I was late. I will never forget Tokyo with Alan and you. He was a great, very generous Caring man! Thank you
Wow, beautiful....brought my heart up into my throat!! A favorite Yessongs of mine, was just listening to it last week... Met Alan at a couple of meet n greets -- very affable guy, made you feel appreciated as a fan! (Howe did not -- arse!) Met Oliver Wakeman also... Like his father, the apple does not fall far from the tree... Saw Yessongs in '75 or 76, changed my life...Chris's playing made me want to play bass, and eventually buy a RIC or two... Have read Rick's two books, both wonderfully funny... Own some of Rick's works outside of Yes, beautiful solo piano work! An incredibly talented man... This was a fitting tribute, I'm sure reflecting the fun in the relationship between the two men!!
oh gosh - this passed me by... RIP indeed. One of my very favourite drummers... much as I love Bruford, the heavy edge Alan lent to Yes propelled them into the stratosphere. He'll be sorely missed.
I've seen Yes 5 times but never got see them with Rick at the Keys.....Wonderful Tribute to Alan...Come back to America for any reason Rick and let me scratch this item off my "see my heroes" list
Bravo Rick 👏👏👏. What a beautiful and inspiring composition; I can envision YES playing it. Thank you for the glimpse of your heart for your bandmate. What a profoundly special relationship you had. I am deeply moved. Thank you.
Rick has inspired me from my teenage years and the first time I heard the LP of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. A wonderful tribute from one legend to another!
Lovely tribute, Rick. As a drummer, I always loved his work. He was especially great on Awaken - he absolutely nailed what the song needed - one of my favourites. We’ve lost one hell of a rhythm section.
Wherever he is, Alan White surely heard this beautiful tribute. Outstanding job, as always, Mr. Wakeman. 🎹 R. I. P. Mr. White. 🥁 Say hi to Mr. Squire for us.
Just beautiful. I thought nobody could replace Bill, but Alan smashed it and this tribute brought me to tears. Yes, the best of the best bands and Alan provided much of the power, the light and shade such great music required. I thought Close to the Edge could never be surpassed until I bought Going for the One. So many wonderful pieces and a big repertoire, fantastic live, Yes are untouchable. Brilliant how Rick captures the essence with just the piano. RIP Alan and Chris.
Rick Wakeman always delivers what is required and more not just because the situation demands it, but because he is sincere and possesses talent on many many levels to entertain. A huge admirer of his music and more recently his comedic life stories.
I met Alan back 2002 he was a kind soul and I had a great conversation with him he loved his wife and kids and he loved yes I'll never will forget you Alan thanks for the talk❤❤❤❤❤
I followed Alan via his work with Yes and he was a fantastic drummer! Only met Alan once in Issaquah near Seattle, 2016, not long after Chris’s passing! Alan was gentleman by all accounts! Thanks Alan!!
I only saw Yes in concert 12 times, all in the 1970s. Losing Alan and Chris was like losing a family member. I attended the Led Zeppelin reunion concert in London in 2007 and got to see Chris rock out with the opening superband, it was great (then Zeppelin played for almost 3 hours and kicked ass). That was my eighth Zep concert. Wish I would’ve made it to my 13th Yes concert. Wakeman, I saw you on Top Gear years ago, always amazing. Thanks man.
As much as one can love another, I do love you, sir. You and your band have given me such happiness, and your music will be forever. I am truly a lucky man to have been alive to witness the phenomenon of Yes. Rather than mourn the loss of a friend and talent, I will choose to remember the joy of the music. RIP Alan, thanks for everything. And Mr Wakeman, sir, thank you for such a wonderful tribute.
An amazing performance of an incredible work. This version really captures the brilliance of the work. Beautiful, graceful, and amazing. Thank you for sharing this!
God bless you, desr Rick Eakeman. It is really beautiful. So much energy and emotion in your heart to performance this incredible piece of music.l in such a memorable way. Thank you! RIP, Allan White+.
Whether it's with music or comedy, Rick Wakeman never lets you down.
I just love him. Wish I could just give him a hug.
hahaha i love your name!!!
YA DAMN RIGHT ABOUT THAT...😁✌️🍻
agree 100%
Yeah but McCartney as Viv was funnier
What a lovely rendition of and you and I.
I have heard "And You and I" about 1000 times. This time I cried. Bless you Rick, and godspeed Alan.
You can feel it in Rick's touch that he felt massive love and respect for Alan while playing it.
I saw YES perform on three different occasions and the experience brought my emotions to such heights I took would cry tears of joy feeling completely overwhelmed with positivity. They were very special.
I did too.
Back in the 70’s we saw Yes for YesSongs, Tales of, Going for the One, Tormato, and last saw them in the 90s/2000s (?) with Trever on guitar. Rick was always the best- they all meshed, even with different people, but when Rick was there they shined like no other band.
I love rick wakeman.
Him and Anderson need to go on a stand up comedian tour and talk about YES❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Long live Alan white !!
agree 100%
Legends never die. RIP. Alan played the drums because he loved the music. Not the fame. Not the adoration. The music.
well said sir
couldn't put it better
Alan was a fantastic drummer…he will be missed along with his buddy Chris Squire…..Rick beautiful tribute for Alan🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful tribute Rick to a former band mate Alan White a very talented drummer. The backbone of Yes for many years, with Chris Squire the bass player. A phonomal rhythm section that had amazing success for many years. Sadly no more, but their legacy will live on for many years too come. We'll done Rick 👍👍👍👏👏👏.
Alan would love that you couldn’t share those memories before Gigi and the kids! Beautiful tribute Rick... the piano piece was so bittersweet 💔 it was a beautiful thing getting to share a part of life in Seattle with an amazing music family-- Alan and Gigi were so much fun together and Alan will be so missed RIP Alan and thanks again Rick
I'm not crying, you're crying...❤
Time...silent thief of youth.
Thanks to Alan and Rick for helping make some of the greatest music ever.
Rick Wakemam, my hero since 1974. Thanks !
Thank you, Rick. Someday, we’ll all be called over the valleys of endless seas. What a grand reunion😊
Wonderful! Great song and an amazing performance by Rick in his tribute to Alan!
I always loved the drums on Instant Karma. Thought it was Ringo until I found out it was Alan a few years later. We will miss him. Hope we all make it to the great YES reunion in the Big Sky!
His right foot was melded with Chris' right hand immaculately, every single time I listen to them live, that's always there.
That was absolutely brilliant. I seriously believe that Rick is one of the finest musicians in human history.
That was beautifully played . Thank you Rick . I met Alan once ; what a lovely guy he was .
Rick Wakeman is the essence of pure class!
No better tribute to Alan than this. Thanks Rick for share it to us. Both of you "are" great. Your kind of people never dies.
So sad to lose a friend. He sure had one hell-of-a-ride though!😃
Play On🎶🎹🎹🎶🎶
Thank you for sharing this with us. I am very sorry for the late notice of this. God bless you Sir. Alan White+ Memory Eternal+
Sometimes the instrument picks the musician. What a gift Rick has.
Beautiful tribute, Rick. 🎶❤️🎶
This is why I LOVE Rick Wakeman, aside from all else. Beautiful Human RIP Dear Alan. ❤
You just know Alan and Chris are jamming together in Heaven.
Saw Mr Wakeman's show last night. Got choked up and laughed my ass off. So lucky to grow up with his great music and inspiration.
You made me cry only just found this tribute. Sorry I was late. I will never forget Tokyo with Alan and you. He was a great, very generous
Caring man!
Thank you
Rick Wakeman: The TRUE definition/meaning of "one of a kind"...
Wow, beautiful....brought my heart up into my throat!!
A favorite Yessongs of mine, was just listening to it last week...
Met Alan at a couple of meet n greets -- very affable guy, made you feel appreciated as a fan! (Howe did not -- arse!)
Met Oliver Wakeman also... Like his father, the apple does not fall far from the tree...
Saw Yessongs in '75 or 76, changed my life...Chris's playing made me want to play bass, and eventually buy a RIC or two...
Have read Rick's two books, both wonderfully funny... Own some of Rick's works outside of Yes, beautiful solo piano work! An incredibly talented man...
This was a fitting tribute, I'm sure reflecting the fun in the relationship between the two men!!
Having met both Rick & Alan, I can testify they were both extremely friendly and true gentlemen. Chris and Alan are now Heavens finest rhythm section.
Same as me, met the pair and I can say the same things as you. I also met Chris, he was a bit harsher but, hey, he was Chris Squire...
Such a tasteful digest of CTTE...damn we're losing our favorites far too quickly. 😢
Thank you! Always extraordinary brilliant!
oh gosh - this passed me by... RIP indeed. One of my very favourite drummers... much as I love Bruford, the heavy edge Alan lent to Yes propelled them into the stratosphere.
He'll be sorely missed.
Bravo, Maestro Wakeman, Beautiful!
Love your tribute Mr Wakeman to your dear friend. much respect , health and happiness
I've seen Yes 5 times but never got see them with Rick at the Keys.....Wonderful Tribute to Alan...Come back to America for any reason Rick and let me scratch this item off my "see my heroes" list
Bravo Rick 👏👏👏. What a beautiful and inspiring composition; I can envision YES playing it.
Thank you for the glimpse of your heart for your bandmate. What a profoundly special relationship you had. I am deeply moved. Thank you.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, AND A FITTING TRIBUTE TO ALAN 💔
A beautiful memorial . Nicely done 👍🇬🇧
@Lan was superb 😵💫Ahhhhhhh . Dad gumit ... An Original for surrrrrre ... RIP. ❤️
That was beautiful! 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Rick has inspired me from my teenage years and the first time I heard the LP of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. A wonderful tribute from one legend to another!
Gates of Delerium highlights Alan's immense skill, RIP.
Ritual in Yesshows live version. That drum line gives me chills every single time I listen to it
Alan rips on Gates of Delirium, but also on Sound Chaser as well.
Lovely tribute, Rick. As a drummer, I always loved his work. He was especially great on Awaken - he absolutely nailed what the song needed - one of my favourites.
We’ve lost one hell of a rhythm section.
Great Man...
Yes, Awaken is beautiful
And Yes, we miss this team of musicians so tightly fit together…Alan And Chris!! And on another Truly great album from Rick’s ‘Criminal Record’ !!
Very nice ……I’ve been a huge Yes fan for 50 years, and my heroes are going home one by one.
Holey Moley Rick!
That song is BEAUTIFUL!
RIP Alan
A drummer who "sticks out". That's a good pun Rick. Ha ha. Rest in peace Alan. If YES plays in heaven, I am going to request a concert.
Thank you Mr Wakeman, that is a very nice tribute for a friend
Wherever he is, Alan White surely heard this beautiful tribute. Outstanding job, as always, Mr. Wakeman. 🎹
R. I. P. Mr. White. 🥁 Say hi to Mr. Squire for us.
, and to think we’re ruled by psychopathological men that such beauty could exist.
The Fingers!!! The Jokes!! The Musical Tribute!!!!! Brilliance!!!!!!
@Rick wakeman Your Welcome. I am grateful for your wonderful music. Everyday. : )
@Rick wakeman Your Amazing!!!!!!
I had And You And I played during my older brother's funeral when he passed in 2016. Very beautiful rendition.
A beautiful and moving tribute. Rest in peace Alan, nice meeting you in CA “All those many years, ago….; I’m sure we know….”
Truly a piece to guide you onwards to heaven..Thank you Rick x
Beautiful version of the iconic And you and I . God bless you Rick , and RIP , Alan !
Fantastic tribute Mr. Wakeman, you’re a mensch and a good friend.
RIP Alan White, beautiful Wakeman as usual.
😢❤😊Beautiful Almost 7 Minutes ❤❤❤with Rick and Alan🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤......Thanks Forever Both of You❤❤❤❤........From Los Cabos México 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉........YES!!❤
Just beautiful. I thought nobody could replace Bill, but Alan smashed it and this tribute brought me to tears. Yes, the best of the best bands and Alan provided much of the power, the light and shade such great music required. I thought Close to the Edge could never be surpassed until I bought Going for the One. So many wonderful pieces and a big repertoire, fantastic live, Yes are untouchable. Brilliant how Rick captures the essence with just the piano. RIP Alan and Chris.
And You and I is a master piece. I cry and cry for the beauty and majestic piece this brings to my heart..
Wow. I am at a loss for words. I was extremely moved by this. Thank you Rick for sharing this with all of us. Wow...
That piano piece is a fine beautiful tribute. ❤
Beautiful!! Nobody like Rick. Great tribute to Alan.
Rick Wakeman always delivers what is required and more not just because the situation demands it, but because he is sincere and possesses talent on many many levels to entertain. A huge admirer of his music and more recently his comedic life stories.
This 60 year old was laughing and crying at the same time! Much love to Mr. Wakemen for his/our loss, Peace from Detroit MI.
I’d love to spend a few hours hanging out with Rick Wakeman.
That was so sweet and beautiful. Always one of my favorites.
Hey, um, I'm pretty good at the squash, so if'n you're ever in Charlotte, look me up!
Beautiful tribute from one great to another. Rick, what a great human being you are
Rick, that was a really moving tribute. The music said it all.
Thanks so much for share, we love Alan too. We miss him. Great tribute. My condolencies.
Beautiful version of and you and i. Alan was the best.
Brilliant. Wakeman, Howe, Anderson, White, Bruford, Squire. Geniuses.
I met Alan back 2002 he was a kind soul and I had a great conversation with him he loved his wife and kids and he loved yes I'll never will forget you Alan thanks for the talk❤❤❤❤❤
The piece was like a journy of emotions you went through the years with Alan R.I.P.
Beautiful, just beautiful!
We love You Rick, and miss Alan a lot. To me, the two tracks he recorded on the Six Wives album are among the best he ever did.
I followed Alan via his work with Yes and he was a fantastic drummer!
Only met Alan once in Issaquah near Seattle, 2016, not long after Chris’s passing!
Alan was gentleman by all accounts!
Thanks Alan!!
Absolutely Brilliant...💯💯💯💯💯 I'm sure Alan White would definitely appreciate this wonderful performance of And You And I....
Beautiful tribute, and beautiful performance. 🙏
Lovely, thank you Rick, and thank you Alan!
I only saw Yes in concert 12 times, all in the 1970s. Losing Alan and Chris was like losing a family member. I attended the Led Zeppelin reunion concert in London in 2007 and got to see Chris rock out with the opening superband, it was great (then Zeppelin played for almost 3 hours and kicked ass). That was my eighth Zep concert. Wish I would’ve made it to my 13th Yes concert.
Wakeman, I saw you on Top Gear years ago, always amazing. Thanks man.
I cannot get enough of "You and I". So beautiful, a glimpse of hope, peace and Joy.
As much as one can love another, I do love you, sir. You and your band have given me such happiness, and your music will be forever. I am truly a lucky man to have been alive to witness the phenomenon of Yes. Rather than mourn the loss of a friend and talent, I will choose to remember the joy of the music. RIP Alan, thanks for everything. And Mr Wakeman, sir, thank you for such a wonderful tribute.
Rick master of all keyboards, nice tribute to Alan White Rip 🙏🖤
💜Oh Man ..was this GOOD !!! almost teary eyed....
Rock's greatest keyboard man. Thanks Mr Wakeman.
I loved Alan on Tales from Topographical Oceans.
An amazing performance of an incredible work. This version really captures the brilliance of the work. Beautiful, graceful, and amazing. Thank you for sharing this!
I love Rick ..God bless Rick and Alan ..👍💯❤️🙏
For Alan....well done mate,well done..😔✌️🍻
What a beautiful tribute, Rick!
Alan is smiling down on You from Heaven. God bless you and Alan.
Thanx Rick Absolutely brilliant,, My very best favorite song, i have a tatoo of it ,,, Alan was a Great loss, best drummer ever,
Beautiful Rick.
Rick Wakeman is a good egg, always has been.
I love Alan´s performances, especially in "Relayer"; superb!
Beautiful Sir Rick, what beautiful people you are%X
I need to know those crazy ass stories all right there on that piano!!! lol
'And you and I' ...beautiful
Thanks, Mr. Wakeman, forno mmuch joy you have been bringing to my heart through your music. God bless you deeply.
Beautiful perfect I'm sure Alan is dancing wherever he is.
Classy eulogy from a straight up mensch... beautifully stated. Alan was unique and a pivotal part of the Yes story. R.I.P.
God bless you, desr Rick Eakeman. It is really beautiful. So much energy and emotion in your heart to performance this incredible piece of music.l in such a memorable way. Thank you! RIP, Allan White+.