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Yes, "Make It Easy" from '90125' (bonus track, 1983): YESterdays

Yes, “Make It Easy” from ‘90125’ (bonus track, 1983): YESterdays

Despite being played some 357 times in concert, there’s not much of interest in a song that’s really just a footnote in the Yes canon.

Pierce Edens via Heist TV: Shows I'll Never Forget

Pierce Edens via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget

In recommending Pierce Edens, Heist owner Sam Luna said: “I hope you enjoy the gravel and the grit.” He wasn’t kidding.

Toto, "In a Little While" from 'Old Is New' (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “In a Little While” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Completed years later from an old demo, “In a Little While” could have appeared on any previous Toto album and still been a standout.

Steely Dan - 'Everything Must Go' (2003): On Second Thought

Steely Dan – ‘Everything Must Go’ (2003): On Second Thought

‘Everything Must Go’ boasts a warmth missing from 1977’s ‘Aja,’ the album Steely Dan fans usually gush over, as well as 1980’s ‘Gaucho.’

Yes, "You Can Be Saved" from 'Tormato' (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

Yes, “You Can Be Saved” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

It’s unclear why “You Can Be Saved” wasn’t finished for ‘Tormato’ or some future project, but such speculation is the joy of being a Yes fan.

Joe Bailey on 'Ghosts,' Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey on ‘Ghosts,’ Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview

Joe Bailey joins Preston Frazier to discuss the U.K.-based prog-rocker’s new solo project, his creative process and plans for another Dark Monarchy album.

Chicago, "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago’s update of the Duke Ellington classic “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” is fun and lively, but could have been so much more.

Yes, "Some Are Born" from 'Tormato' (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

Yes, “Some Are Born” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays

One of the joys of the YESterdays series has been discovering – or rediscovering – Yes gems. This ‘Tormato’-era leftover provides another one of those moments.

Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer, Joe Bailey + Others: Five for the Road

Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer, Joe Bailey + Others: Five for the Road

Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer and Joe Bailey are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I'll Never Forget

Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Tall Tall Trees’ terrific set for Heist TV made me look forward to a time when I can see live music again. For now, this will do just fine.