Yes, “South Side of the Sky” from ‘Fragile’ (1971): YESterdays
An amazing piece of music, “South Side of the Sky” is a platform for the best of Yes’ compositional, playing and arranging talents.
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Yes, “We Have Heaven” from Fragile (1971): YESterdays
Clocking in just over a minute and a half, Yes’ “We Have Heaven’ is essentially a Jon Anderson chant revolving around two themes.
Yes, “Roundabout” from ‘Fragile’ (1971): YESterdays
“Roundabout” gave Yes’ reworked lineup an opportunity to shine, as the newly installed Rick Wakeman makes a lasting impression.
Yes, “Perpetual Change” from The Yes Album (1971): YESterdays
Yes’ “Perpetual Change” is a wonder of polyrhythms, poetic lyrics, tight harmonies, elegant keys and sometimes melodic, always innovative guitar.
Yes, “A Venture” from The Yes Album (1971): YESterdays
Jon Anderson’s often-forgotten “A Venture” likely would have been a favorite on most prog projects, and that speaks to the strength of ‘The Yes Album.’
Yes, “Starship Trooper” from The Yes Album (1971): YESterdays
Yes’ first epic triumph arrives, as contributions by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe and Chris Squire are stitched together to make “Starship Trooper.”
AndersonPonty Band, “I See You Messenger” (2015): Something Else! exclusive stream
AndersonPonty Band’s “I See You Messenger” is a meeting of the minds between two still-vibrant and visionary musicians from the ’70s.
Yes, “Time and a Word” from Time and a Word (1970): YESterdays
This Yes ballad has displayed a striking durability since becoming the unlikely but quite effective closer on 1970’s ‘Time and a Word.’
Yes, “Astral Traveller” from Time and a Word (1970): YESterdays
In direct contrast to the prior Jon Anderson-penned track, “Astral Traveller” rocks as hard as anything on Yes’ ‘Time and a Word.’
Yes, “Clear Days” from Time and a Word (1970): YESterdays
Jon Anderson has written a few classic Yes songs by himself. Sadly, “Clear Days” from the 1970 release ‘Time and a Word’ is not one of them.
