YESterdays

Yes, “Don’t Go” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

Yes, “Don’t Go” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

Yes’ “Don’t Go” is an attempt at accessibility and radio play from a band that would never again have a chart hit.

Yes, “Spirit of Survival” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

Yes, “Spirit of Survival” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

It’s too bad Yes has never played this song in concert. “Spirit of Survival” works on every level.

Yes, “Magnification” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

Yes, “Magnification” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

This album deserved a better sales fate. ‘Magnification’ proved that Yes could continue to progress.

Yes, “Nine Voices (Longwalker)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Nine Voices (Longwalker)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

“Nine Voices (Longwalker)” is a loving tribute to the man who helped Yes to produce their best work for many years.

Yes, “New Language” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “New Language” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

If there’s a downside to “New Language,” it’s that Yes has not been as vital and potent on any studio recording since.

Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays

A tribute to Bob Marley by a venerable British prog band seems like an unusual flight of fancy, but Yes makes it work.

Yes, “Finally” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Finally” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

“Finally” may not rank as a Yes classic, but the song does represent the band’s continued progress forward.

Yes, “To Be Alive (Hep Yadda)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “To Be Alive (Hep Yadda)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

This Yes deep cut would’ve been a great live addition to the recently concluded 1000 Hands tour.

Yes, “If You Only Knew” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “If You Only Knew” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

There isn’t a wasted note on Yes’ “If You Only Knew,” which has a feel of a Jon Anderson solo track – right down to its personal and tender lyrics.

Yes, “Face to Face” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Face to Face” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Here’s another latter-day Yes deep cut that deserves dusting off on a future tour.