Yes, “Dear Father” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays
What the 1969-era Yes b-side “Dear Father” lacks in progressive-rock elements, it makes up with a strong hook and rock ‘n’ roll passion.
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Toto, “Chinatown” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays
“Chinatown,” the centerpiece of ‘Toto XIV,’ represented an unmistakable bridge to the past while also linking Toto to the here and now.
Peter Frampton, Prog Collective, Terry Blade + Others: Five for the Road
Peter Frampton, Prog Collective and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Preston Frazier’s Top 5 Yes Albums: YESterdays
After concluding a song-by-song analysis of Yes, let’s delve into favorite albums by the worlds greatest progressive rock band.
Chicago, “Plaid” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park
“Plaid” is one of the Top 3 Bill Champlin Chicago songs, and a perfect reflection of where the band was at the time of its recording.
Toto, “The Little Things” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays
“The Little Things” ranks among the top of Steve Porcaro’s songs, and is my favorite Toto deep cut.
Scott Schorr, of MFTJ: Something Else! Interview
Scott Schorr joins Preston Frazier to discuss the second album from MFTJ, the Lazy Bones Recordings founder’s exciting new collaboration with Mike Keneally.
Yes, “The Gift of Love” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays
“The Gift of Love,” from the 2019 Yes EP ‘From a Page,’ is a fine song from a band that, despite its perpetual changes, continued to progress.
David Starr, “Someone Like You” from ‘Touchstones’ (2021): Something Else! Song Premiere
This Van Morrison favorite is a perfect fit for David Starr’s expressive boy-next-door voice and sympathetic arranging skills.
Yes, “From the Turn of a Card” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays
“From the Turn of a Card” is yet another fine addition to the Yes canon, and a wonderful timepiece celebrating Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David.
