The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five
Yes’ forthcoming ‘The Royal Affair Tour: Live in Las Vegas’ includes yet another live update of “Roundabout.” Let’s take a look back.
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Yes, “To Ascend” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
“To Ascend” seems half-heartedly arranged and uninspired. Despite a promising start, this became a common theme for Yes’ ‘Heaven and Earth.’
Pink Floyd, “Wearing the Inside Out” from ‘Division Bell’ (1994): One Track Mind
Returning to the first lead vocal by founding Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright since his turn on “Time” from 1973’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon.’
Toto, “No End in Sight” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays
Unfortunately, “No End in Sight” – and a short tacked-on import bonus jam – is the last we will ever hear of this edition of Toto.
Yes, “Step Beyond” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Rather than harkening back to their salad days of the ’70s, Yes’ retro-sounding “Step Beyond” has too much of an ’80s pop feel.
Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum, Ian Dury + Others: Five for the Road
Allman Betts Band, Randy Goodrum and Ian Dury are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Chicago, “Explain It to My Heart” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
All things being equal, Chicago’s first album of the ’90s should have been a hit.
Yes, “The Game” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Most of ‘Heaven and Earth’ – including “The Game,” one of Yes co-founder Chris Squire’s last writing contributions – simply needed more focused production.
Kevin Godley, “Hit the Street” from ‘Muscle Memory’ (2020): One Track Mind
Kevin Godley of 10cc and Godley and Creme fame returns with an intriguing single that advances his new solo album ‘Muscle Memory.’
William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind
William Shatner uses his unique speak/sing vocals with disturbingly dark effectiveness on this unexpected update of a B.B. King favorite.
