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.
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.
In recommending Pierce Edens, Heist owner Sam Luna said: “I hope you enjoy the gravel and the grit.” He wasn’t kidding.
Completed years later from an old demo, “In a Little While” could have appeared on any previous Toto album and still been a standout.
‘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.’
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 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’s update of the Duke Ellington classic “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” is fun and lively, but could have been so much more.
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 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’ 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.