Yes, “Siberian Khatru” from Close to the Edge (1972): YESterdays
Like its album mates on ‘Close to the Edge,’ Yes’ “Siberian Khatru” can hardly be called your typical rock fare.
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Yes, “And You and I” from ‘Close to the Edge’ (1972): YESterdays
The opening title track on ‘Close to the Edge’ is longer, but “And You and I” may truly be Yes at the peak of its powers.
Yes, “Close to the Edge” from Close to the Edge (1972): YESterdays
A high water mark for Yes, the title track from 1972’s ‘Close to the Edge’ was the result of a slightly different approach.
Yes, “Heart of the Sunrise” from Fragile (1971): YESterdays
Is “Heart of the Sunrise” about the power of the sun – or being lost in a city? Whatever the concept, this represents Yes at the peak of their powers.
Yes, “Mood for a Day” from Fragile (1971): YESterdays
Yes’ “Mood for a Day” probably isn’t the first Steve Howe solo guitar composition that comes to mind – but maybe it should be.
Yes, “The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)” from ‘Fragile’ (1971): YESterdays
“The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus),” from Yes’ 1971 album Fragile, is a fitting contribution from the late, great Chris Squire.
Yes, “Long Distance Runaround” from ‘Fragile’ (1971): YESterdays
“Long Distance Runaround” is stuffed with progressive elements from Jon Anderson, producer Eddy Offord and Yes, only adding to its stature in the canon.
Yes, “Five Percent for Nothing” from Fragile (1971): YESterdays
Bill Bruford frequently calls this Yes song, originally titled “Suddenly It’s Wednesday,” a starting point of his journey as a composer.
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.
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.
