As I'm sure you've maybe been noticing, but the 70's was probably the peak of musical experimentation and innovation. Musical creativity absolutely exploded during that decade!
I dearly wish that creativity would come back and meld with our new technology and what a creation fest we could have! But, now the music industry has been taken over by the Deep State and all you get is the same four chords in every song. They even have a commercial for playing the piano that admits it! He says that he can teach you to play hundreds of popular songs in less than an hour with the same four chords. This is why today’s music sucks and nobody wants to listen to it anymore because it’s boring 😴!
Lots of musicians doing that in the 1960's also though that then continued into the 1970's: King Crimson, The Beach boys, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis and fittingly The Mothers of Invention.
@@jimsteinmanfan80 Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Animals, Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, Cream, Traffic and many more were making awesome music in the 60s and then the 70s explored even more until Disco killed it. Sure, you had great musicians who could play well, like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but even he couldn’t bring rock and roll back into its full potential again. Disco killed the heart of rock and roll.
According to a quote from the singer, Jon Anderson, they'd been touring for about a month. Steve Howe, the guitarist, and Jon were singing this in the back of a small van. They were going down a narrow road, with sheer mountains at both sides, and they couldn't see the tops of the mountains through the low cloud. Jon remembered saying "Oh, the mountains - look! They're coming out of the sky!" The lyrics '24 before my love' is about being back with his loved one. They were then driving around Loch Ness - a famous lake in Scotland - so that's where 'in and around the lake' comes from.
@@jeannettesimpson9778 All of my albums were stolen a long time ago. While i was in the National bowling tourney up in Reno Nevada. All 9,827 of them . When i got home it was empty. my heart was ripped to shreds as i fell to the floor, throwing up. Over 20 years collecting gone. The forthcoming police investigation was futile. But i still have my memory of all those years and all the record stores. And listening to my music with friends. All the parties Rocking our brains out. They can never steal that. I started replacing them but most i will never be able to replace. I'm at 1600 or so now.
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and YES greatest show on earth. I've been dancing to Roundabout for 53 years. I've seen YES 36 times over forty years, so my hats off to you for your analysis. Enjoy your YES journey, I got shotgun ✨️🎶🙏🎶✨️
@tonydelapa1911 started in 75, and the first three songs were Sound Chaser, Close To The Edge, and Gates Of Delirium. The last time I saw YES was before Chris Squire passed 🍁🙏🍁
@paulgilhuis1 OMG!! I'm so jealous! This brings back so many memories! I used to rock out both. Yes and Alan Parsons Project in the car at an unreasonably loud volume driving home from college and many of my other high rides!! ❤❤❤❤
Chris Squire Changed his Strings before every performance That was his way of keeping it Crisp and Sharp. Did it really work well that is debatable but not for Chris!
YESSSSSS!!! RIP Chris Squire - a phenomenal bassist! Welcome to progressive rock. The roundabout idea did come from all the roundabouts while touring in Scotland - they are everywhere. lol
Finally!!!! My favorite band in THE ENTIRE WORLD 🌎!!!!! These are Master Musicians. Don't try to decipher the lyrics, they mean what they mean to you. Just listen to the excellence and get ready for a wondrous rabbit hole 🕳️!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Their album “Close to the Edge,” released in 1972, is widely regarded as one of Yes’ greatest albums. This album pushes the boundaries of progressive rock, featuring long, intricate compositions that display the band’s exceptional musicianship. From the 18 minute "Close to the Edge" to the beautiful 10 minute "And You and I" through to the 9 minute "Siberian Khatru"....Absolutely amazing progressive rock!!!
In 1976 I spray painted the album cover art onto my bedroom wall and painted a smaller version on my crash helmet. I moved to London in 1977 and by 1980 I was painting helmets for Formula 1 drivers.
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout their history, and have explored several musical styles over the years. Yes are most notably regarded as progressive rock pioneers. Basically, a HUGE rabbit hole of amazing music!!!
Bruh, first time I watched your channel I didn't care much for it. I don't remember why, but I'm not the type to finalize an opinion on anything off of one experience, and I'm glad. You've become one of my favorite reactors, and I watch quite a few. Don't sub to all of them, but I watch. Your opinions are genuine. You make an effort to dig into the lyrics and message. Your background in the industry has given you an appreciation of the instrumentation and all the components of writing a song (i.e., time signatures, melody, depth and spacing). Just wanted to say I appreciate what you put into your product. Keep doing what you're doing.
You have chosen one of the finest songs of the past 60 years. As you say: I’m here for it! Strapped in, cocked locked and ready to rock. I saw Yes twice in the mid 70s. Second time I took a girl on our first date. SHE FELL ASLEEP during the concert. I got her safely home and never called her again.
Took my wife to see Yes at the St Paul Civic Center for the 90125 tour. Either 83 or 84. Amazing show and my wife was blown away by the laser show they had on that tour. I am sure it can be found on youtube somewhere. They used the lasers to make a globe over the crowd. I will never forget it.
Weren't we extremely fortunate to have been young and living in real time the best music? btw, you guessed right: the song originated when the band were on tour and travelled from Aberdeen to Glasgow, and went through many roundabouts on the way.
Fantastic Heart of the sunrise from the same album is stellar Close to the edge entire album side their best So many folks can’t follow the complexity of their music but you will
The song originated in March 1971 when the band were on tour promoting The Yes Album (1971), travelling from Aberdeen to Glasgow after a gig in Aviemore, Scotland. They encountered many roundabouts on the way; Anderson claimed "maybe 40 or so", which inspired Anderson and Howe to write a song about the journey as they sat in the back of the band's transit van, and include the roundabouts and the surrounding mountains into the lyrics. Within 24 hours, the band had arrived back home in London where Anderson reunited with his then wife Jennifer, which inspired the song's lyric "Twenty-four before my love, you'll see, I'll be there with you". A loch they passed as they neared Glasgow became the idea behind the line "In and around the lake" Anderson had smoked some weed during the trip, "so everything was vivid and mystical". Anderson added: "It was a cloudy day, we couldn't see the top of the mountains. We could only see the clouds because it was sheer straight up. I remember saying, 'Oh, the mountains-look! They're coming out of the sky!'" He began to write the song's lyrics in his notebook in a free-form style with minimal edits: "I just loved how words sounded when I put them together.
The route from Aberdeen to Glasgow in 1971 followed the coast to Dundee and then across the entire length of The Kingsway, Dundee which had roundabout after roundabout. Dundee had so many roundabouts they even had their own local name of "circles" but only 7 on the Kingsway remain as roundabouts today - Google "8-cool-facts-that-you-might-not-know-about-the-kingsway" if you fancy. The current main route from Aberdeen joins the Kingsway further along at what once was a double roundabout but is just traffic lights now. Yes had previously played Dundee in October 70 and returned in October 71 on the Fragile tour which opened with Roundabout. Sadly I can't hear Roundabout without thinking of the band in a tour van on the Kingsway!
Early Progressive Rock. It was attempt by bands to elevate rock away from three chord pop music to a level of musicianship and composition comparable to classical or jazz.
While Yes’ first two albums are awesome, they hit their stride when Steve Howe (the guitarist) joined them with their third album, The Yes Album. Yes is my favorite group. Almost everyone starts with either Roundabout or Close To The Edge, but I recommend to do the Yes rabbit hole starting with Yours Is No Disgrace, the first track on The Yes Album and going track by track in chronological order through their album Going For The One. That would be albums three through eight of their current 23(?) studio album output. But those are considered Yes’ classic run. I personally also like their ninth studio album, Tormato, but it tends to be a divisive ones for the fans. If you find you enjoy Yes after listening to the classic run of eight albums, my suggestion would be to go back and listen to their debut, called Yes, and their sophomore album, called Time and a Word. Then go on to Tormato, and carry on from there.
THE BEST!!! I grew up with the most creative, innovative music! I am so lucky 🍀 My favorite Yes song in the 70s then they came back later with OWNER OF A LONELY HEART!!! A must listen!!!! Listen to ALL GOOD PEOPLE!!
This band came along LONG before Styx. I attended a Yes concert in Dallas in 1972, sat in the front row. My ears are still ringing today from that experience. It was SO loud! Got to hang out with the band at their hotel after the show that night. Very cool experience.
One of the best British Progressive rock bands...when I was a teen we had to listen to Yes and other bands at the time on late night college radio stations cause " mainstream" radio at the time wouldn't play these long, experimental and very different for the time bands...another very cool progressive ,unconventional band was ELP...Emerson ,Lake and Palmer. Was fortunate to see both of the iconic bands many ,many many times! And little did I know then as a teen and fan would meet both in later years...
BP - you got this one nearly perfectly. It was about being on tour and driving around roundabouts going home and seeing out the window. Yes, there was a bit of cannabis involved. 24 was a day and he would see his wife. You seriously aced this one. I agree that you need to try King Crimson.
Just "Close your eyes and listen." As most of us Yes fans well know, Yes music requires the listener to immerse themselves, within the privacy of one's own head, and with repeated listenings; therefore to allow the music to carry you on a journey within one's own soul. With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)
You did a great job describing the act of listening to a YES Album song to song! Close to the Edge in another excellent album by YES. Bingo, now you need hear King Crimson for the ultimate in progressive rock. "Epitaph" would be today's history written in 1969! “21st Century Schizoid Man” from "In the Court of the Crimson King Album is an asskicker piece of history and artist group!
@@unicyclepeon That's a sad fact. Eagles do that too. I bought it all and never stole it! Good stuff should never be free unless it's a product of your own mind! Take it to the Limit One more time.
I enjoy it when u go in blind on a review. Doesn’t get more authentic than that. My son was only 17 when he played lead guitar for Jon Anderson at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. Then two yrs. later got to play with him again in the recording studio on Long Island, NY. Jon’s voice has stood the test of time for 50+yrs. And he’s a nice guy too.
I grew up with Yes, and honestly, I was too impatient and just not smart enough to appreciate what Yes had to offer. Today, I LOVE their music. Each song is a musical adventure, quite the experience.
YES is the greatest progressive rock band in my opinion. I just subscribed. I subscribe to anyone who reacts to them as will many other YES fans so keep them coming. Loads of greats including "Awaken", "The Gates of Delirium", "Close to the Edge", "And You and I", "Turn of the Century", "Starship Trooper", "Perpetual Change", "The Revealing Science of God", lots more.
I was 9 years old when this song was released. It was still being played on the radio, at parties, etc. when I was in high school in the late 70s. I really was lucky to have grown up with such great music of all kinds.
The most iconic progressive rock band in history. If you want to really be taken on a ride listen to their song "Close to the Edge". They had a huge influence on Rush, specifically Geddy Lee who idolized Chris Squire, Yes's bass player. Lee actually stated that if there was no YES there probably wouldn't have been RUSH.
I’m 67. No words to convey how fortunate I am to have grown up and lived during this time. The luckiest generation especially if you were into music! Well, dico provided a dumb bump in the road for a lot of us but thankfully Van Halen showed up in the nick of time! Ha! Like watching your reactions man….
The sound of the 70’s. Dude…you are turning into a lover of REAL music. Won’t be long now before listening to rap will be totally boring and inspirational to you (except of course the music you have created which really resonates with you). I love watching you react. God love you
Wow! You've responded in pretty much the same way ALL of us did when we first heard this masterpiece. I can say (without reservation), that "Yes" the band changed my life. You really need to hear more...seriously...you NEED to hear more Yes. Their album "Close To The Edge" is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time...across ALL musical genres. You should listen to it in its entirety...to get the full effect. Some of their individual songs to check out would be, "And You And I", "Starship Trooper", "I've Seen All Good People", "Long Distance Runaround", & "Yours Is No Disgrace", for starters, and from their really early works, "Looking Around", "Time And A Word", & "Sweet Dreams" are definitely worth a listen or two. Also, their version of Simon & Garfunkel's musical gem, "America" is very, very good (if not better), than the original version. Oh, and most of their album cover designs were created by English artist Roger Dean, who is an iconic, artistic genius in his own right. Peace out brother! ✌😎
I was 17 when 90125 was released and first heard Owner of a Lonely Heart and Changes. Since then I've been fortunate to see them in concert so many times I've lost count - including the 8-man Union version. Roundabout is a great intro song.
@edf13 I could tick off dozens of reasons why I think Genesis was "better", which in the end is subjective. I won't other than the most obvious one. SONGWRITING. If you include original founder and lead guitarist Anthony Phillips, Genesis had 6 prolific talented songwriters, 2 of whom literally dominated the 80s and part 90s(Gabriel and Collins). Genesis was much more a true songwriters collective, with contributions from all. In Yes, Anderson pretty much controlled the lyrical content. That not only gave Genesis great diversity of sound, but displayed a much broader range of subjects and English HUMOR, which, let's be honest, was there ever an intentionally humorous Yes song? So in Genesis, not only was the magnificent music stunning, but their intelligent rich wordplay made the storytelling so important and crucial. Don't get me wrong, Yes is in my Top 5, and I saw Yes in various formations almost 20 times since 1977, so I'm a mega fan of both bands, but I play Genesis more, and I absolutely treasure the 10 times I saw Genesis live, for me the most incredible live band I ever saw. (I've also seen Steve Hackett about 15 times). Another problem with Yes was the merry go round band changes and most of all the Anderson/Howe split which created 2 competing Yes'. That crap really tarnished Yes' legacy. I love both band's music though, so I'm trying not to be hyper critical. 😁
This song introduced me to rock and roll. I was very young like 12 when this song was popular, but I had never heard it. I was a huge Jackson 5 fan as a little kid and other esp Motown or Atlantic groups. My family moved to a new neighborhood and I became friends with a little white boy my age. He invited me to his house to listen to records and his house had an addition, like a garage, but it was almost like a studio, turntables, or at the time we called it record players, black light posters on the wall and strobe lights. He asked me to sit down, he had Kool-Aid and snacks and he played this song loud and I was like WOW, what is this music. From that day on I was hooked on rock and roll and started listening to other groups of the day like Queen, Black Sabbath, Elton John, Chicago, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, The Eagles, etc. I still listened to The Jackson 5 and Motown, but rock and roll made me a well rounded listener to music. This first song Roundabout just blew my young mind and opened a door that I happily walked through 😎👩🎼🎸
What a great memory and story you shared! I also grew up listening to a lot of pop, r&b, and such,. In 1972, a friend sat me down in front of his large stereo system, popped some headphones on me and said sit back and listen to this! I was 16 at the time. It was my first time listening to YES. They quickly became my favorite group. I also enjoyed many years of rock music in all its styles. Wonderful memories of lots of concerts. I also still have my original vinyl albums. Opening them up was part of the fun and the experience!
Growing up in the 70's, Yes was my favorite band. The best way I can describe them is they take you on a roller coaster of emotion with their intricate time signature changes, exquisite and experimental mastery of instrumentation and Jon Anderson's incredible vocals. The lyrics are often deeply poetic and cryptic, but the instruments and vocals take you on a musical journey that tells a story as deep and coherent as any found in a book.
As a general matter, don't try to make linear sense of Yes's lyrics. Most are a combination of imagery and the appropriate sound for the music. This is one of the more understandable once you get the concept of a pleasant drive through the mountains, in and around the lake (in Scotland). I was checking the lyrics on the song Don't Kill the Whale, and apart from the sentence "Don't Kill the Whale" the lyrics are generally about how such a beautiful creature should not be killed (written back when whaling was still much more of an active industry), but are not linear. All this to say, don;t get fussed about lyrics in a Yes song.
I saw an interview with Jon Anderson in which he said he basically used his voice as another instrument, so wasn't too fussed with the exact lyrics. Also he said something similar to what I believe Geddy Lee (of Rush) said about Rush's early albums: "we were pretty high".
The Musicianship on this Song Is Off the Charts Absolutely Amazing 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 70’s Classic Rock Just Hits Different. Squire Crushing The Bass Wakeman Murdering The Keyboards Howe’s Wonderful Guitars & Anderson’s Vocals are Fantastic
Chris Squire on Bass... (RIP), one of the best to ever do it. Steve Howe on guitar... absolute beast. Jon Anderson...vocals. AMAZING singer. Rick Wakeman...Keys. Killer! Bill Bruford... Drums. O.G. Progressive Rock drummer!
You've got the right idea, it's a journey. Who needs roller-coasters and amusement parks when you can let bands like this take you on a trip. Enjoy the discovery, the catalogue is deep.
I know you are fan of 'Rush' so I thought I would tell you that they, Rush, are big Yes fans too! So much so that I believe it was in 2013, when Yes was inducted into the Rock & Roll HOF, Chris Squire, the bass player for Yes had passed away. Geddy Lee, the basist and lead singer for Rush stood in for Chris as they played 'Roundabout'!
Nice to see you finally getting to YES. In my opinion, their piece 'Close to the Edge' is the greatest piece of music ever written. It's around 18 and a 1/2 minutes long though, so that might be a little too much for you. Just wanted to let you know about it though, in case you're interested in reacting to it on your channel.
You really do read your comments!!! I’ve given you a lot of groups and individuals and now I watch you listening to the songs and groups we ask you to listen to. You da best!!!!
This track is dope. It's rock/jazz/funk fusion with a little LSD thrown in for good measure. One of the funkiest bass lines I've heard. But back in the 70's that's what bands did. it was a lot of fusion. The Eagles did it with country and rock. In 1979 KISS released a song called I Was Made For Loving You, which has a total Disco beat to it.
Yes is an amazing band. A band other musicians respect and love for their talent. If you are up to it, Close to the Edge is an absolute masterpiece. It was inspired by the writings of the Buddha on the journey towards enlightenment. Plus there are so many more, You and I, Heart of the Sunrise….. deep deep rabbit hole.
The fact that you've never heard of a band that began before you were born and still exist, in a changed form, shows just how much you live in a silo. Nice to see you opened the door for a moment and stepped out. The song was written as Jon Anderson, the singer, was driving home from the airport after a tour, and he was counting the 'roundabouts' on the way home to his family. It's about the journey home to his wife and family.
Yes, Yes, and Yes. Dude I don't know you, but watching you have as much fun as I have had owning these albums and playing these songs on stage to drunken crowds is a kind of vindication because they are amazing and you are just being honest with your reviews. Well played, sir! I would have been glad to take you to the concert and get you backstage because you GET IT.
Yes is an iconic British progressive rock band that rose to fame in the 70's for their complex arrangements, symphonic textures and epic tracks... They were truly a musician's band and inspired numerous bands like Rush... Dream Theater ... King Crimson... Symphony X... etc. However, Yes also had a turbulent history w/ numerous musicians joining and leaving their ranks over decades... Today, there are no founding members in the current Yes line-up... Original singer Jon Anderson tours occasionally as a solo artist playing Yes songs w/ session musicians. There are live and TV clips of Yes performing 'Roundabout' ... Other classic Yes tracks - 'Siberian Khatru' ... 'Close to the edge'... 'The Gates of delirium'... 'Changes'... The classic Yes line-up in the 70's was: Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Rick Wakeman (keyboards/ organ), Chris Squire (bass) and Alan White (drums)... Bill Bruford (drums) was an original member who recorded 'Roundabout'... but he left the band soon after. Formed in the late 60's in London, Yes debuted in 1969 w/ Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass), Bill Bruford (drums), Tony Kaye (organ/ keyboards) and Peter Banks (guitar) ... By their 4th album 'Fragile' in 1971, Yes had Steve Howe (guitar) and Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and the record sold 2x platinum in the US... followed by another epic album 'Close to the edge' in 1972 which sold platinum. Drummer Bill Bruford left Yes and was replaced by Alan White (drums), who had played in John Lennon's solo band, and recorded most of the Yes catalog including their iconic live album 'Yessongs' in 1973... Yes grew more experimental but remained successful w/ the albums 'Relayer' (1974)... 'Going for the one' (1977) ... 'Tormato' (1978) ... The band split up in 1981 after the 'Drama' album in 1980, recorded after both Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman had left Yes. In 1983, Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass) and Alan White (drums) opted to reform Yes and released the album '90125' w/ Trevor Rabin (guitar) and original keyboardist Tony Kaye... It had a more modern 80's sound and scored a huge hit single - 'Owner of a lonely heart'... Yes kept recording and touring successfully into the 90's w/ guitarist Trevor Rabin... but Yes split up again in 1995 due to various disagreements. In 1996, the classic 70's Yes (Anderson/ Howe/ Wakeman/ Squire/ White) reformed to tour and recorded the album "Keys to ascension"...but keyboardist Rick Wakeman left soon after. Yes carried on recording and touring w/ more line-up changes... Original singer Jon Anderson left the band by 2008 after declining to tour heavily after a health scare. Bassist Chris Squire passed away in 2015 from leukemia... Drummer Alan White was also sidelined from touring w/ Yes by 2015 and he passed away in 2022. Yes has released their 23rd studio album in 2023 - 'Mirror to the sky' w/ the current line-up of Steve Howe (guitar), Jon Davison (lead vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Billy Sherwood (bass) and Jay Schellen (drums)
I saw lead singer Jon Anderson with a great band called The Band Geeks two weeks ago & at 79 he still sounds just as good as he did in 1971. Peter Banks the original guitarist passed away in 2013.
@BarrySanchez I saw Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks last year and this year. It was almost like having YES from yesteryear again. They were so powerful and energetic, not to mention the marvel that Jon is! Almost 80 years old... he still has most of his range and quality.
As I'm sure you've maybe been noticing, but the 70's was probably the peak of musical experimentation and innovation. Musical creativity absolutely exploded during that decade!
Spontaneous collaboration, I’ll add, was a big part of the grand experiment and result IMHO
I dearly wish that creativity would come back and meld with our new technology and what a creation fest we could have! But, now the music industry has been taken over by the Deep State and all you get is the same four chords in every song. They even have a commercial for playing the piano that admits it! He says that he can teach you to play hundreds of popular songs in less than an hour with the same four chords. This is why today’s music sucks and nobody wants to listen to it anymore because it’s boring 😴!
Lots of musicians doing that in the 1960's also though that then continued into the 1970's: King Crimson, The Beach boys, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis and fittingly The Mothers of Invention.
@@jimsteinmanfan80 Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Animals, Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, Cream, Traffic and many more were making awesome music in the 60s and then the 70s explored even more until Disco killed it. Sure, you had great musicians who could play well, like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but even he couldn’t bring rock and roll back into its full potential again. Disco killed the heart of rock and roll.
@@rosemaryabbott1020- ugh Disco...yup you were so right...I couldn't wait for it to go away. 😂
Yes isn't just a band, they are an experience!
Isn't that the truth. I have trouble counting the bands I grew up with.
oh yes! So glad I was a high schooler and college brat in the 70's
So true my friend.they are a British band
According to a quote from the singer, Jon Anderson, they'd been touring for about a month. Steve Howe, the guitarist, and Jon were singing this in the back of a small van. They were going down a narrow road, with sheer mountains at both sides, and they couldn't see the tops of the mountains through the low cloud. Jon remembered saying "Oh, the mountains - look! They're coming out of the sky!" The lyrics '24 before my love' is about being back with his loved one. They were then driving around Loch Ness - a famous lake in Scotland - so that's where 'in and around the lake' comes from.
Not a venture you want to make while tripping.
what a fantastic explanation!! I still have this original album!! makes me wanna put it on the turntable right now! lots of love!
@@lindastewart4768 I have all my vinyl. Love and peace.
Yeah, you remembered better than I did
@@jeannettesimpson9778 All of my albums were stolen a long time ago. While i was in the National bowling tourney up in Reno Nevada. All 9,827 of them . When i got home it was empty. my heart was ripped to shreds as i fell to the floor, throwing up. Over 20 years collecting gone. The forthcoming police investigation was futile. But i still have my memory of all those years and all the record stores. And listening to my music with friends. All the parties Rocking our brains out. They can never steal that. I started replacing them but most i will never be able to replace. I'm at 1600 or so now.
The greatest thing about the 70’s was that there wasn’t a single instrument that bands were afraid to try!
And no Autotune!
No lip synching either live
This song was epic. True masterpiece!!
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and YES greatest show on earth. I've been dancing to Roundabout for 53 years. I've seen YES 36 times over forty years, so my hats off to you for your analysis. Enjoy your YES journey, I got shotgun
✨️🎶🙏🎶✨️
Wow! My life was forever changed seeing them just twice. You gotta be on some great trip!
I've seen them 5 times, and the best was in 1998 San Diego with Alan Parson as the opener.
@tonydelapa1911 started in 75, and the first three songs were Sound Chaser, Close To The Edge, and Gates Of Delirium. The last time I saw YES was before Chris Squire passed 🍁🙏🍁
@paulgilhuis1 OMG!! I'm so jealous! This brings back so many memories! I used to rock out both. Yes and Alan Parsons Project in the car at an unreasonably loud volume driving home from college and many of my other high rides!! ❤❤❤❤
I never saw them, but I had to have the LP when it came out my first year at UNC-Chapel Hill. Of course I still have it.
God, that freaking bassline just BANGS.
Chris Squire Changed his Strings before every performance
That was his way of keeping it Crisp and Sharp.
Did it really work well that is debatable but not for Chris!
Owner of a lonely heart. Yes have an iconic logo and album covers.
I still have the 45 record of Lonely heart! Aging myself, huh? 😂
Close to the edge would be so over his head lol
great video played constantly on MTV back in the day.
The best!
That was when they start to get commercial.
YESSSSSS!!! RIP Chris Squire - a phenomenal bassist! Welcome to progressive rock. The roundabout idea did come from all the roundabouts while touring in Scotland - they are everywhere. lol
Chris Squire grinds the sh*t outta his bass.
Yes is not just music, it is a Journey. Now go on down their rabbit hole.
a...Journey...? I see what you did there... ☺
Rick Wakeman 👍
Finally!!!! My favorite band in THE ENTIRE WORLD 🌎!!!!! These are Master Musicians. Don't try to decipher the lyrics, they mean what they mean to you. Just listen to the excellence and get ready for a wondrous rabbit hole 🕳️!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Exactly. Just sit back and listen to the sheer masterful songs they wrote and performed
Their album “Close to the Edge,” released in 1972, is widely regarded as one of Yes’ greatest albums. This album pushes the boundaries of progressive rock, featuring long, intricate compositions that display the band’s exceptional musicianship. From the 18 minute "Close to the Edge" to the beautiful 10 minute "And You and I" through to the 9 minute "Siberian Khatru"....Absolutely amazing progressive rock!!!
My sister gave it to me for my 15th birthday~ it changed my life. ❤❤❤
In 1976 I spray painted the album cover art onto my bedroom wall and painted a smaller version on my crash helmet. I moved to London in 1977 and by 1980 I was painting helmets for Formula 1 drivers.
Cool
One of the best musical compositions ever.
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout their history, and have explored several musical styles over the years. Yes are most notably regarded as progressive rock pioneers. Basically, a HUGE rabbit hole of amazing music!!!
I think it's Yes "is" ....not Yes "are"
Don't forget another on and off band member, keyboardist Rick Wakeman who went off to have a solo career.
Don’t forget Rick Wakman too
Bruh, first time I watched your channel I didn't care much for it. I don't remember why, but I'm not the type to finalize an opinion on anything off of one experience, and I'm glad. You've become one of my favorite reactors, and I watch quite a few. Don't sub to all of them, but I watch. Your opinions are genuine. You make an effort to dig into the lyrics and message. Your background in the industry has given you an appreciation of the instrumentation and all the components of writing a song (i.e., time signatures, melody, depth and spacing). Just wanted to say I appreciate what you put into your product. Keep doing what you're doing.
Amen times ten!
You have chosen one of the finest songs of the past 60 years. As you say: I’m here for it! Strapped in, cocked locked and ready to rock.
I saw Yes twice in the mid 70s. Second time I took a girl on our first date. SHE FELL ASLEEP during the concert. I got her safely home and never called her again.
Yep...can't take a date to Yes unless it's their idea. 😊 or a great litmus test.
Took my wife to see Yes at the St Paul Civic Center for the 90125 tour. Either 83 or 84. Amazing show and my wife was blown away by the laser show they had on that tour. I am sure it can be found on youtube somewhere. They used the lasers to make a globe over the crowd. I will never forget it.
Yes is truly an iconic band with iconic songs. Definitely dive down this rabbit hole!
And find yourself in Asia.
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Weren't we extremely fortunate to have been young and living in real time the best music? btw, you guessed right: the song originated when the band were on tour and travelled from Aberdeen to Glasgow, and went through many roundabouts on the way.
Fantastic
Heart of the sunrise from the same album is stellar
Close to the edge entire album side their best
So many folks can’t follow the complexity of their music but you will
Still have my original vinyl of this from the 70s
The song originated in March 1971 when the band were on tour promoting The Yes Album (1971), travelling from Aberdeen to Glasgow after a gig in Aviemore, Scotland. They encountered many roundabouts on the way; Anderson claimed "maybe 40 or so", which inspired Anderson and Howe to write a song about the journey as they sat in the back of the band's transit van, and include the roundabouts and the surrounding mountains into the lyrics.
Within 24 hours, the band had arrived back home in London where Anderson reunited with his then wife Jennifer, which inspired the song's lyric "Twenty-four before my love, you'll see, I'll be there with you". A loch they passed as they neared Glasgow became the idea behind the line "In and around the lake"
Anderson had smoked some weed during the trip, "so everything was vivid and mystical". Anderson added: "It was a cloudy day, we couldn't see the top of the mountains. We could only see the clouds because it was sheer straight up. I remember saying, 'Oh, the mountains-look! They're coming out of the sky!'" He began to write the song's lyrics in his notebook in a free-form style with minimal edits: "I just loved how words sounded when I put them together.
The route from Aberdeen to Glasgow in 1971 followed the coast to Dundee and then across the entire length of The Kingsway, Dundee which had roundabout after roundabout. Dundee had so many roundabouts they even had their own local name of "circles" but only 7 on the Kingsway remain as roundabouts today - Google "8-cool-facts-that-you-might-not-know-about-the-kingsway" if you fancy. The current main route from Aberdeen joins the Kingsway further along at what once was a double roundabout but is just traffic lights now. Yes had previously played Dundee in October 70 and returned in October 71 on the Fragile tour which opened with Roundabout. Sadly I can't hear Roundabout without thinking of the band in a tour van on the Kingsway!
Man, that rabbit hole is Yes is deep, very deep.. Classic rifle right here!!!!
You're reaction 20 seconds in is priceless!!!😊😊😊
Your genuine joy in finding new music, thank you sir, thank you for giving us a glimpse into your journey
Early Progressive Rock. It was attempt by bands to elevate rock away from three chord pop music to a level of musicianship and composition comparable to classical or jazz.
I saw them live in concert 1973 I was 16. What a great time that was!!
I love watching you step out of your comfort zone musically, then see the pure joy on your face once you hear new music.
Yours is no disgrace - Yes ✌
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Yes, one of my favorite early YES songs.
While Yes’ first two albums are awesome, they hit their stride when Steve Howe (the guitarist) joined them with their third album, The Yes Album.
Yes is my favorite group. Almost everyone starts with either Roundabout or Close To The Edge, but I recommend to do the Yes rabbit hole starting with Yours Is No Disgrace, the first track on The Yes Album and going track by track in chronological order through their album Going For The One. That would be albums three through eight of their current 23(?) studio album output. But those are considered Yes’ classic run.
I personally also like their ninth studio album, Tormato, but it tends to be a divisive ones for the fans. If you find you enjoy Yes after listening to the classic run of eight albums, my suggestion would be to go back and listen to their debut, called Yes, and their sophomore album, called Time and a Word. Then go on to Tormato, and carry on from there.
So happy that you are finally exploring prog rock and specifically yes. They are the best.
I'm so glad I got to see them in concert!
THE BEST!!! I grew up with the most creative, innovative music! I am so lucky 🍀 My favorite Yes song in the 70s then they came back later with OWNER OF A LONELY HEART!!! A must listen!!!!
Listen to ALL GOOD PEOPLE!!
Anything "YES".
I saw them in concert. They whole thing blew my mind
I'll never grow tired of people hearing YES for the first The music of my youth. I'ts a beautiful thing.
The genius Rick Wakeman on keyboards!
He had 7 keyboards on stage both times I saw them. What a grand time we lived in!
Having just left The Strawbs.
The same day David Bowie asked him to join the Spiders From Mars, Wakeman got a call to try out for YES.
@@pixelrancher that is cool and interesting info! Thanks.
True genius! Amazing to watch his set up too. Probably one of my most favorite bands to see live!!!
@@ust2flyjetz147I got to see them live in concert in the ‘70’s.
One thing thay YES is consistent at is music that just makes you happy and in a good mood... Literally musical art.
Thanks for reacting to Roundabout! Now you need to do "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf. That will send you on a trip and a half!
Lol...what a switch, but yes love me some "Magic Carpet Ride", "The Pusher" " Born To Be Wild" !!!
This band came along LONG before Styx. I attended a Yes concert in Dallas in 1972, sat in the front row. My ears are still ringing today from that experience. It was SO loud! Got to hang out with the band at their hotel after the show that night. Very cool experience.
This song was written while they were driving through Scotland and went through a bunch of roundabouts. No lie.
One of the best British Progressive rock bands...when I was a teen we had to listen to Yes and other bands at the time on late night college radio stations cause " mainstream" radio at the time wouldn't play these long, experimental and very different for the time bands...another very cool progressive ,unconventional band was ELP...Emerson ,Lake and Palmer. Was fortunate to see both of the iconic bands many ,many many times! And little did I know then as a teen and fan would meet both in later years...
BP - you got this one nearly perfectly. It was about being on tour and driving around roundabouts going home and seeing out the window. Yes, there was a bit of cannabis involved. 24 was a day and he would see his wife. You seriously aced this one.
I agree that you need to try King Crimson.
Uh, one of the best bands ever. Phenomenal musicians. Greetings from Seattle.
It's a joy to see someone experience this magic for the first time. yes will bring hours of enjoyment. Peace, all 💕
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This is what you call Jamming. That Bass is insane, A true musical journey..
Just "Close your eyes and listen." As most of us Yes fans well know, Yes music requires the listener to immerse themselves, within the privacy of one's own head, and with repeated listenings; therefore to allow the music to carry you on a journey within one's own soul. With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)
" Yours is no Disgrace "
" Owner of a Lonely Heart " " I've Seen All Good People " " Leave It ".
Yes is the Dynamic Band.
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I bought this album in 1972, and my life changed from the first listen!
You did a great job describing the act of listening to a YES Album song to song! Close to the Edge in another excellent album by YES. Bingo, now you need hear King Crimson for the ultimate in progressive rock. "Epitaph" would be today's history written in 1969! “21st Century Schizoid Man” from "In the Court of the Crimson King Album is an asskicker piece of history and artist group!
King Crimson claims and or takes videos down like demons tho.
@@unicyclepeon That's a sad fact. Eagles do that too. I bought it all and never stole it! Good stuff should never be free unless it's a product of your own mind! Take it to the Limit One more time.
I enjoy it when u go in blind on a review. Doesn’t get more authentic than that. My son was only 17 when he played lead guitar for Jon Anderson at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. Then two yrs. later got to play with him again in the recording studio on Long Island, NY. Jon’s voice has stood the test of time for 50+yrs. And he’s a nice guy too.
LOVE YES! I have seen them live 17 times with the first being in 1972. RIP Chris Squire. Thank you for the music and love!
Saw them with Procul Harem ten yrs ago. Great show
I saw YES 36 times from 75 to 2015. Greatest show on earth
RIP Alan White.
My favourite lineup of Yes was when Rick Wakeman was in it. Magical.
I grew up with Yes, and honestly, I was too impatient and just not smart enough to appreciate what Yes had to offer. Today, I LOVE their music. Each song is a musical adventure, quite the experience.
Yes Songs is one of the best live albums ever.
I,M 65 years and I still listen to them. WoW
Long Distance Runaround is another Yes song worth listening to.
YES is the greatest progressive rock band in my opinion. I just subscribed. I subscribe to anyone who reacts to them as will many other YES fans so keep them coming. Loads of greats including "Awaken", "The Gates of Delirium", "Close to the Edge", "And You and I", "Turn of the Century", "Starship Trooper", "Perpetual Change", "The Revealing Science of God", lots more.
As a bass player I think this is one of the best and funkiest bass lines of all time. Part of music history.
I was 9 years old when this song was released. It was still being played on the radio, at parties, etc. when I was in high school in the late 70s. I really was lucky to have grown up with such great music of all kinds.
Starship Trooper and Yours is No Disgrace would be my top picks for next - from The Yes Album, their best album imo
The bass is freaking awesome . Instrumental talent is mind blowing.
The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin (1968)
The most iconic progressive rock band in history. If you want to really be taken on a ride listen to their song "Close to the Edge". They had a huge influence on Rush, specifically Geddy Lee who idolized Chris Squire, Yes's bass player. Lee actually stated that if there was no YES there probably wouldn't have been RUSH.
please dont blame yes for rush
We had the best music and musicians and singers.......Real talent and no auto tune 👌
I’m 67. No words to convey how fortunate I am to have grown up and lived during this time. The luckiest generation especially if you were into music! Well, dico provided a dumb bump in the road for a lot of us but thankfully Van Halen showed up in the nick of time! Ha! Like watching your reactions man….
Love YES!! Great Rabbit hole to jump into!
The sound of the 70’s. Dude…you are turning into a lover of REAL music. Won’t be long now before listening to rap will be totally boring and inspirational to you (except of course the music you have created which really resonates with you).
I love watching you react. God love you
Wow! You've responded in pretty much the same way ALL of us did when we first heard this masterpiece. I can say (without reservation), that "Yes" the band changed my life. You really need to hear more...seriously...you NEED to hear more Yes. Their album "Close To The Edge" is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time...across ALL musical genres. You should listen to it in its entirety...to get the full effect. Some of their individual songs to check out would be, "And You And I", "Starship Trooper", "I've Seen All Good People", "Long Distance Runaround", & "Yours Is No Disgrace", for starters, and from their really early works, "Looking Around", "Time And A Word", & "Sweet Dreams" are definitely worth a listen or two. Also, their version of Simon & Garfunkel's musical gem, "America" is very, very good (if not better), than the original version. Oh, and most of their album cover designs were created by English artist Roger Dean, who is an iconic, artistic genius in his own right. Peace out brother! ✌😎
I was 17 when 90125 was released and first heard Owner of a Lonely Heart and Changes. Since then I've been fortunate to see them in concert so many times I've lost count - including the 8-man Union version.
Roundabout is a great intro song.
The greatest Progressive Rock Band.
Except for Genesis.
@@kbrewski1 YES is better which is not a criticism of Genesis who are different and still great
@@kbrewski1Both are behind Rush
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No way.
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I could tick off dozens of reasons why I think Genesis was "better", which in the end is subjective. I won't other than the most obvious one. SONGWRITING. If you include original founder and lead guitarist Anthony Phillips, Genesis had 6 prolific talented songwriters, 2 of whom literally dominated the 80s and part 90s(Gabriel and Collins). Genesis was much more a true songwriters collective, with contributions from all. In Yes, Anderson pretty much controlled the lyrical content. That not only gave Genesis great diversity of sound, but displayed a much broader range of subjects and English HUMOR, which, let's be honest, was there ever an intentionally humorous Yes song? So in Genesis, not only was the magnificent music stunning, but their intelligent rich wordplay made the storytelling so important and crucial.
Don't get me wrong, Yes is in my Top 5, and I saw Yes in various formations almost 20 times since 1977, so I'm a mega fan of both bands, but I play Genesis more, and I absolutely treasure the 10 times I saw Genesis live, for me the most incredible live band I ever saw. (I've also seen Steve Hackett about 15 times). Another problem with Yes was the merry go round band changes and most of all the Anderson/Howe split which created 2 competing Yes'. That crap really tarnished Yes' legacy.
I love both band's music though, so I'm trying not to be hyper critical. 😁
This song introduced me to rock and roll. I was very young like 12 when this song was popular, but I had never heard it. I was a huge Jackson 5 fan as a little kid and other esp Motown or Atlantic groups. My family moved to a new neighborhood and I became friends with a little white boy my age. He invited me to his house to listen to records and his house had an addition, like a garage, but it was almost like a studio, turntables, or at the time we called it record players, black light posters on the wall and strobe lights. He asked me to sit down, he had Kool-Aid and snacks and he played this song loud and I was like WOW, what is this music. From that day on I was hooked on rock and roll and started listening to other groups of the day like Queen, Black Sabbath, Elton John, Chicago, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, The Eagles, etc. I still listened to The Jackson 5 and Motown, but rock and roll made me a well rounded listener to music. This first song Roundabout just blew my young mind and opened a door that I happily walked through 😎👩🎼🎸
What a great memory and story you shared! I also grew up listening to a lot of pop, r&b, and such,. In 1972, a friend sat me down in front of his large stereo system, popped some headphones on me and said sit back and listen to this! I was 16 at the time. It was my first time listening to YES. They quickly became my favorite group. I also enjoyed many years of rock music in all its styles. Wonderful memories of lots of concerts. I also still have my original vinyl albums. Opening them up was part of the fun and the experience!
Black P, please check out their song Starship Trooper! It is an amazing song and I honestly think you will be blown away by how innovative it is.
Growing up in the 70's, Yes was my favorite band. The best way I can describe them is they take you on a roller coaster of emotion with their intricate time signature changes, exquisite and experimental mastery of instrumentation and Jon Anderson's incredible vocals. The lyrics are often deeply poetic and cryptic, but the instruments and vocals take you on a musical journey that tells a story as deep and coherent as any found in a book.
You were having a Liquid Light show in your brain.That's what hippies used to do during the concerts
I think you'd enjoy their "And You and I."
Yes was my favorite band in the mid-70's. Their lyrics mostly exist to just blend with the sound of the music, But man, what music!
Ty for reaction! They are a life-changing band. Second only to Zeppelin in my eyes. 😊
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In 1971, Yes achieved a breakthrough with their album “Fragile,” which featured popular tracks like “Roundabout” and “Long Distance Runaround.”
It was also the debut of Rick Wakeman on keyboards.
Keep the great Yes songs coming! My vote is - 'I've Seen All Good People'!
You have just made my Saturday here in UK…..YES..the ultimate rabbit hole….thank you. Love,Light and Peace ❤
Now you need to see a live performance of this. You get to see the incredible musicianship. All of them are/were masters of their craft.
As a general matter, don't try to make linear sense of Yes's lyrics. Most are a combination of imagery and the appropriate sound for the music. This is one of the more understandable once you get the concept of a pleasant drive through the mountains, in and around the lake (in Scotland). I was checking the lyrics on the song Don't Kill the Whale, and apart from the sentence "Don't Kill the Whale" the lyrics are generally about how such a beautiful creature should not be killed (written back when whaling was still much more of an active industry), but are not linear. All this to say, don;t get fussed about lyrics in a Yes song.
I saw an interview with Jon Anderson in which he said he basically used his voice as another instrument, so wasn't too fussed with the exact lyrics. Also he said something similar to what I believe Geddy Lee (of Rush) said about Rush's early albums: "we were pretty high".
This song right here and "Seen All Good People" were (are) my YES favorites!
Back in the day RAW talent
The Musicianship on this Song Is Off the Charts Absolutely Amazing 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 70’s Classic Rock Just Hits Different. Squire Crushing The Bass Wakeman Murdering The Keyboards Howe’s Wonderful Guitars & Anderson’s Vocals are Fantastic
Chris Squire on Bass... (RIP), one of the best to ever do it.
Steve Howe on guitar... absolute beast.
Jon Anderson...vocals. AMAZING singer.
Rick Wakeman...Keys. Killer!
Bill Bruford... Drums. O.G. Progressive Rock drummer!
You've got the right idea, it's a journey. Who needs roller-coasters and amusement parks when you can let bands like this take you on a trip. Enjoy the discovery, the catalogue is deep.
60's thru the 80's most defiantly had the best music EVER!
I know you are fan of 'Rush' so I thought I would tell you that they, Rush, are big Yes fans too!
So much so that I believe it was in 2013, when Yes was inducted into the Rock & Roll HOF, Chris Squire, the bass player for Yes had passed away.
Geddy Lee, the basist and lead singer for Rush stood in for Chris as they played 'Roundabout'!
Nice to see you finally getting to YES. In my opinion, their piece 'Close to the Edge' is the greatest piece of music ever written. It's around 18 and a 1/2 minutes long though, so that might be a little too much for you. Just wanted to let you know about it though, in case you're interested in reacting to it on your channel.
I’ve been waiting for this reaction! Omg omg omg. Best progressive rock band!
You really do read your comments!!! I’ve given you a lot of groups and individuals and now I watch you listening to the songs and groups we ask you to listen to. You da best!!!!
Alright some YES!! Here for it!!
I know, right!?
Black Pegasus - "The layers!" EXACTLY. This era of YES was built on layers upon layers. Brilliant stuff, indeed.
This track is dope. It's rock/jazz/funk fusion with a little LSD thrown in for good measure. One of the funkiest bass lines I've heard. But back in the 70's that's what bands did. it was a lot of fusion. The Eagles did it with country and rock. In 1979 KISS released a song called I Was Made For Loving You, which has a total Disco beat to it.
Yes is an amazing band. A band other musicians respect and love for their talent. If you are up to it, Close to the Edge is an absolute masterpiece. It was inspired by the writings of the Buddha on the journey towards enlightenment. Plus there are so many more, You and I, Heart of the Sunrise….. deep deep rabbit hole.
The fact that you've never heard of a band that began before you were born and still exist, in a changed form, shows just how much you live in a silo. Nice to see you opened the door for a moment and stepped out. The song was written as Jon Anderson, the singer, was driving home from the airport after a tour, and he was counting the 'roundabouts' on the way home to his family. It's about the journey home to his wife and family.
That bassline is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes, Yes, and Yes. Dude I don't know you, but watching you have as much fun as I have had owning these albums and playing these songs on stage to drunken crowds is a kind of vindication because they are amazing and you are just being honest with your reviews. Well played, sir! I would have been glad to take you to the concert and get you backstage because you GET IT.
Also check out - ELO - Sweet Talking Woman - Turn to Stone - Living Thing - Telephone Line - Last Train to London
Jeff Lynn is a musical genius.
You’re one of the few reactors that get it!🔥
Yes is an iconic British progressive rock band that rose to fame in the 70's for their complex arrangements, symphonic textures and epic tracks... They were truly a musician's band and inspired numerous bands like Rush... Dream Theater ... King Crimson... Symphony X... etc. However, Yes also had a turbulent history w/ numerous musicians joining and leaving their ranks over decades... Today, there are no founding members in the current Yes line-up... Original singer Jon Anderson tours occasionally as a solo artist playing Yes songs w/ session musicians.
There are live and TV clips of Yes performing 'Roundabout' ... Other classic Yes tracks - 'Siberian Khatru' ... 'Close to the edge'... 'The Gates of delirium'... 'Changes'...
The classic Yes line-up in the 70's was: Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Rick Wakeman (keyboards/ organ), Chris Squire (bass) and Alan White (drums)... Bill Bruford (drums) was an original member who recorded 'Roundabout'... but he left the band soon after.
Formed in the late 60's in London, Yes debuted in 1969 w/ Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass), Bill Bruford (drums), Tony Kaye (organ/ keyboards) and Peter Banks (guitar) ... By their 4th album 'Fragile' in 1971, Yes had Steve Howe (guitar) and Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and the record sold 2x platinum in the US... followed by another epic album 'Close to the edge' in 1972 which sold platinum.
Drummer Bill Bruford left Yes and was replaced by Alan White (drums), who had played in John Lennon's solo band, and recorded most of the Yes catalog including their iconic live album 'Yessongs' in 1973... Yes grew more experimental but remained successful w/ the albums 'Relayer' (1974)... 'Going for the one' (1977) ... 'Tormato' (1978) ... The band split up in 1981 after the 'Drama' album in 1980, recorded after both Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman had left Yes.
In 1983, Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass) and Alan White (drums) opted to reform Yes and released the album '90125' w/ Trevor Rabin (guitar) and original keyboardist Tony Kaye... It had a more modern 80's sound and scored a huge hit single - 'Owner of a lonely heart'... Yes kept recording and touring successfully into the 90's w/ guitarist Trevor Rabin... but Yes split up again in 1995 due to various disagreements.
In 1996, the classic 70's Yes (Anderson/ Howe/ Wakeman/ Squire/ White) reformed to tour and recorded the album "Keys to ascension"...but keyboardist Rick Wakeman left soon after. Yes carried on recording and touring w/ more line-up changes... Original singer Jon Anderson left the band by 2008 after declining to tour heavily after a health scare.
Bassist Chris Squire passed away in 2015 from leukemia... Drummer Alan White was also sidelined from touring w/ Yes by 2015 and he passed away in 2022.
Yes has released their 23rd studio album in 2023 - 'Mirror to the sky' w/ the current line-up of Steve Howe (guitar), Jon Davison (lead vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Billy Sherwood (bass) and Jay Schellen (drums)
I saw lead singer Jon Anderson with a great band called The Band Geeks two weeks ago & at 79 he still sounds just as good as he did in 1971. Peter Banks the original guitarist passed away in 2013.
@BarrySanchez I saw Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks last year and this year. It was almost like having YES from yesteryear again. They were so powerful and energetic, not to mention the marvel that Jon is! Almost 80 years old... he still has most of his range and quality.
My guy, your reaction and all the possibillities you posit about the meaning is what Prog IS.