Yes, “If You Only Knew” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
There isn’t a wasted note on Yes’ “If You Only Knew,” which has a feel of a Jon Anderson solo track – right down to its personal and tender lyrics.
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Yes, “Face to Face” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
Here’s another latter-day Yes deep cut that deserves dusting off on a future tour.
Yes, “It Will Be a Good Day (The River)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
This is a Yes deep cut that deserves to be brought back to the stage.
Yes, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
Boasting a dramatic and broad set of ideas, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” is Yes music of the highest order.
Yes, “Somehow, Someday” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
Combining fragments from Jon Anderson with contemporary Billy Sherwood production touches, Yes’ “Somehow, Someday” works on several levels.
Yes, “Children of Light” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays
Producer Billy Sherwood again shows his talent at blending the Yes tradition with a contemporary feel.
Yes, “That, That Is” from ‘Keys to Ascension’ (1996): YESterdays
If this had been included on an album of all-new material, rather than on a hybrid studio/live Yes project, perhaps it would have garnered more recognition.
Yes, “Be the One” from ‘Keys to Ascension’ (1996): YESterdays
“Be the One” was a strong start to what should have been the opening song for a new Yes studio album.
Yes, “Real Love” from Talk (1994): YESterdays
Nine minutes of well-played but uninspired AOR, “Real Love” is not quite up to the standards set by Yes in their glory years.
Yes, “Evensong / Take the Water to the Mountain” from Union (1991): YESterdays
Like the majority of the Jonathan Elias-produced tracks on Yes’ ‘Union,’ these tracks might have been great if different choices had been made.
