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The Story of the Only Yes EP: ‘From a Page’

The Story of the Only Yes EP: ‘From a Page’

The creation story of ‘From a Page’ involves a previous lineup of Yes in effect co-opting the current lineup in order to make a new record.

Yes, “The Gift of Love” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

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.

Yes, “From the Turn of a Card” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

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.

Yes, “To the Moment” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “To the Moment” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Part of a touching tribute to the late bass maestro Chris Squire, “To the Moment” kicks off an intriguing chapter in Yes history.

Yes, “Into the Storm” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Into the Storm” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

This melodically pulsating, accessible yet clearly progressive song incorporates the strength of each Yes man, but doesn’t try to recreate the past.

Yes, “Hour of Need” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Hour of Need” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Let’s sort through Yes’ Steve Howe-written song “Hour of Need,” which went through a myriad of versions between 2005 and 2018.

Yes, “Life On a Film Set” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Life On a Film Set” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

The original version of this Geoff Downes / Trevor Horn composition offers one of my favorite vocals from Yes’ departed third frontman Benoit David.

Yes, “Fly From Here Suite” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Fly From Here Suite” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

When ‘Fly From Here’ was released, I remember my excitement that Yes was still capable of transcending barriers which would have stopped other bands.

Geoff Downes discusses Yes’ challenges in replacing Jon Anderson: ‘There’s a certain resentment’

Geoff Downes discusses Yes’ challenges in replacing Jon Anderson: ‘There’s a certain resentment’

Has Yes finally hit upon a successor to Jon Anderson who diehard fans will accept? Keyboardist Geoff Downes thinks so – and here’s why.

Heaven and Earth appears to have divided Yes’ fanbase like no album since 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans

Heaven and Earth appears to have divided Yes’ fanbase like no album since 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans

Mike Tiano on whether this polarizing Yes album is a detour or a new path.