Yes, “Something’s Coming” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays
A staple of the early Yes shows, “Something’s Coming” may not have been an original work but its title would prove prophetic.
A staple of the early Yes shows, “Something’s Coming” may not have been an original work but its title would prove prophetic.
“Everydays” is a look forward to things to come, arrangement wise, through the main sequence of Yes albums.
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.
After concluding a song-by-song analysis of Yes, let’s delve into favorite albums by the worlds greatest progressive rock band.
“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.
“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.
Musically gratifying and lyrically vibrant, “Words On a Page” would have made an excellent addition to ‘Fly From Here.’ Luckily, it’s available now.
Part of a touching tribute to the late bass maestro Chris Squire, “To the Moment” kicks off an intriguing chapter in Yes history.
“Subway Walls” doesn’t quite match what we have come to expect from albums of all eras, but make no mistake: This is still good Yes music.
“It Was All We Knew” should have been saved for a Steve Howe solo album – or given a little more time to develop into a truly memorable Yes song.