Yes, “Ritual / Nous Sommes Du Soleil” (1973): YESterdays
Yes’ sixth studio album, ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans,’ ends with its most accessible side of music.
Yes’ sixth studio album, ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans,’ ends with its most accessible side of music.
Taped in Room 124 of the Edwardsville, Ill., Holiday Inn, 1977’s “Shaky Town” is one of the rawest Jackson Browne recordings – and a must-have song when traveling.
This is one Chicago deep cut I never get tired of – and the band seems to feel the same: “Wake Up Sunshine” remains an enduring concert chestnut, too.
“Africa,” the last song on ‘Toto IV,’ represents an end in many respects for the band.
The always-busy Jon Anderson joins Preston Frazier for a Something Else! Sitdown that, predictably, covers a lot of musical ground.
Is Yes’ “The Ancient / Giants Under the Sun” an easy listen? No, but it sure is a good one.
Marquis Hill is the textbook definition of a master, and ‘The Way The Play’ relentlessly demonstrates that craft.
“Waiting for Your Love” is another ‘Toto IV’ deep cut which could easily have been a successful single from the album. This is song craftsmanship at its finest.
‘Adult Entertainment’ is just that, with 12 songs of various styles, direct yet evocative lyrics and excellent playing from Jon Herington and company.
Yes’ “The Remembering / High the Memory” is one epic from the world’s greatest progressive rock band which should not go overlooked.