Yes, “Wonderlove” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
‘Wonderlove” reflects the new of state of mind that Yes was in during the sessions for 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’
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Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! Interview
Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.
Toto, “After You’ve Gone” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
“After You’ve Gone” would have made a fine solo song on a Steve Lukather album, but its inclusion on Toto’s ‘Mindfields’ is puzzling.
Yes, “Man In the Moon” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
I not only love Yes, but also 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’ I still scratch my head over some of this album’s production choices.
Monkey House, “Book of Liars” from ‘Friday’ (2019): One Track Mind
Monkey House’s terrific update of “Book of Liars” makes me miss the late Steely Dan legend Walter Becker even more.
Yes, “Fortune Seller” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
“Fortune Seller” features one of the best guitarist pairings of Billy Sherwood and Steve Howe in the Yes canon.
Chicago, “Manipulation” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
It’s strangely fitting that the Grammy nomination for ‘Chicago XIV’ recogonized John Berg’s artwork, and not the music.
Toto, “Love Is a Man’s World” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
I can’t help but think that Toto’s leftover 1977 track “Love Is a Man’s World” might have worked with a different ending.
Yes, “No Way We Can Lose” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
Despite good playing, Yes’ “No Way We Can Lose” never rises beyond the sum of its musical parts.
Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou + Others: Five For the Road
Ronnie Lane, Joost Maglev, Patrice Jegou, Tiny Legs Tim and the Green are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
