Yes, “America” from ‘Fragile’ (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays
Fans should seek out “America” in its many official versions, just to hear how Yes’ cover of this Simon and Garfunkel classic has progressed over time.
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Peter Frampton Band – ‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ (2021)
‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ makes the argument that if he hadn’t become a star, Peter Frampton would have been better appreciated for his guitar work.
Yes, “Everydays” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays
“Everydays” is a look forward to things to come, arrangement wise, through the main sequence of Yes albums.
Deborah and Pat Mastelotto – ‘A Romantic’s Guide to King Crimson’ (2021)
Deborah and Pat Mastelotto’s ‘A Romantic’s Guide to King Crimson’ is a gorgeous record, all the more enjoyable for being unforeseen.
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.
Billy Porter, “For What It’s Worth” (2020): One Track Mind
Billy Porter has released a new version of Stephen Stills’ classic “For What It’s Worth,” a Vietnam-era protest song that never feels dated. It’s predictably stirring.
Chicago, “25 or 6 to 4” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Yes, it was bold, but this remake of “25 or 6 to 4” update ranks up there as one of my all-time favorite Chicago guilty pleasures.
Toto, “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” (2002): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s Leon Russell-inspired take on “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” is a fantastic end to an album which deserves a revisit.
Richard Turgeon, “22” (2020): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon’s energetic delivery of “22” is right in sync with its youth-obsessed theme.
Arthur Brown, David Sancious + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020)
‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ once again opens doors of nice colors, better words, weird and interesting stuff, and quasi-intellectual ideas.
