Starship Trooper - Yes | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Hope you guys enjoyed the stream on Saturday! A recording of the whole thing is posted if ya missed it!! Finally coming back to some YES!!! You guys asked for it, here we go!!! What’s the next Yes song we’ve got to check out?! They’ve got us extremely intrigued!! Cheers guys!! 🤟🏻🔥

[@tomwoliver]

Check out Yours Is No Disgrace. Another great classic Yes song! The guitar work is phenomenal.

[@aarnialeksis]

Yo guys could you react to some King Crimson now that the songs are public? If you could Easy Money, The Night watch or Larks' Tongues in Aspic part 2 would be the absolute best bangers!!

[@alanhynd7886]

So I’m guessing…. Yours is no disgrace next then? By the way… why not start reviewing the whisky at the same time - maybe get some ‘try this’ drink samples through the post as well as music samples from subscribers.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Greatness Yes ever.

[@descendantoffools9767]

Our Song from their huge 90125 album. Hold On is another hit from the same album.

[@Brimp555]

This song was recorded more than 50 years ago but still sounds better than anything being released today.

[@snifflepup]

So true...I've heard it a thousand times and it still sounds fresh. Brilliant!

[@ross8474]

So true

[@ross8474]

The crap they play today is sh.t

[@StarCitizenSpeakeasy]

YES Gates of Delirium. The most proggy of them all and not suitable for radio. Also one of their best

[@nancymjohnson]

Sounds better every time I hear it

[@wolfyklassen]

When all the bass players go to bass camp, Chris Squire drives the bus.

[@benavich8]

I love it, Wolfgang, and I couldn't agree more! I'm a long time bassist, and I remember saving up all summer long back in 1976 to buy a beautiful butterscotch/blonde Rickenbacker 4001 bass, just like Squire's, or close to it....

[@stevenspicer4873]

Geddy Lee worshipped Chris Squire.

[@benavich8]

@@stevenspicer4873 and Geddy dudn't turn out too bad himself! Another early Ricky player, including that stunning doublenecker!

[@neighborbruce]

@@stevenspicer4873 I'm a longtime Rush fan since I was a kid and just got into Yes within the last 6 months. The first thing that caught my attention about Yes was how similar their bass sounded to early Rush. After watching Geddy and Alex induct Yes into the RRHOF, it became clear just how big of an influence Yes was on them. I've been hooked ever since!

[@benavich8]

@@neighborbruce excellent - always glad to hear of new Yes listeners!

[@cappyp5240]

“I’ve Seen All Good People” is a must. Rock on guys!

[@danapaul3216]

cappyp5240 yep, let the fellas get hit with a song that starts with vocals in perfect pitch and harmony. Mind blowing.

[@carolgarten-long7878]

A must to hear......

[@carolgarten-long7878]

Nirvana may have copied Yes, but Yes copied no one.

[@fredschmidt9069]

All good people for sure

[@benjclarke5825]

@@carolgarten-long7878 Yes copied the Beatles, in their vision for the band. I wouldn't have made this opinion myself, but I heard it from the members of Yes.

[@fourdead552]

Greatest rock bassist of all time, teamed with top shelf musicianship in every member. Just a great band, and Mr. Chris Squire.

[@GetzGoth]

I’ve been listening to these Cats for 35 years now but never realized how advanced of a Guitarist Steve Howe is until I started playing Guitar myself. Chris is also one of my favorite Bassists. Your comment is spot on! No lack of world class Musicians in that band. Cheers!

[@bobsheruncle1374]

I once saw Steve Howe in a two hour solo concert. It cost £12 a ticket. He had a lot of guitars on stage with him that night and you realise just how good he is. A fantastic show and only £12!! Best ever £12 I’ve spent and what a memory. One audience member was a certain Roy Wood!

[@lawrencemurray839]

we had a saying in the 70's, you know your stoned when you start understanding Jon Anderson's lyrics

[@nancy9478]

😂 so true!

[@carolgarten-long7878]

Word!!!

[@carolgarten-long7878]

Chris Squire , NO ONE LIKE HIM. RIP, Chris.

[@delphi-moochymaker62]

Yes, while on LSD will take you to an alternate reality. Their musical world is made manifest. ...So I'm told. ;-0

[@kevelliott]

I don't think even Jon Anderson understood Jon Anderson's lyrics!

[@Skwishi2112]

So many great Yes tracks. "Yours is no Disgrace" is another gem. 😎

[@lizard6444]

I second that! Yours is no disgrace is probably my favorite from Yes!

[@legionofbarry]

One of the absolute best!

[@craigaspden3624]

Exactly!

[@stephanechamberland8486]

The live version on Yessongs is far better !

[@RayVRoberts]

Must do the live version from Yessongs to get Howes guitar solo

[@livingbythebaycalifornia]

These were my heroes and I'm so grateful you guys dig it. Greatness never ages. Sadly, as with everything my heroes of my youth are dying off as time marches in. Thanks for memorializing this epoch in my life. Rock on

[@Yesenjoyer]

Jon Anderson released a new album a few days ago

[@ecschwalbe]

Off this same album, “Yours is No Disgrace” and “I’ve Seen All Good People” - You will not believe all three songs are off the same album, oh, and “Perpetual Change”

[@kingrobert1st]

Yes Album= Masterpiece.

[@penfold7455]

...and don't forget "Clap", since these two liked the lil' acoustic bit in this song. They'll love "Clap"!

[@AnyangU]

Absolutely Yours is No Disgrace and I've Seen All Good People are truly great tracks! I would love to hear Alex and Andy play them.

[@dana_brooke_27]

I love Pertetual Change off Yessongs

[@neilfergusson7575]

Perpetual Change ... phenomenal. I get a chubby at that part at 6:50 when they slow down the cadence.

[@abreeden65]

I forgot how much I loved Yes Thank you 🙏

[@bellbrass]

Bruford's drumming is nothing short of brilliant here.

[@David-iv6je]

Always

[@wolvybb1]

Geddy Lee has listed Chris Squire as one of his heroes....and when Geddy played bass for Yes at their Rock and Roll Hall induction, that was cool. Cool to see Geddy play Roundabout.

[@acebrockton1828]

Geddy is a nice guy...

[@amywebster8134]

Geddy!!

[@slugdaluga]

As long as Geddy doesn't sing. His voice makes me cringe.

[@Fatheads144]

Check out "Heart of the Sunrise" by Yes, Proggy but a Banger too

[@O_Towne_Bear]

My fave track of theirs.

[@margaretchayka6878]

Those high notes are absolutely killer and seem effortless, this is a great song in so many ways.

[@stevenspicer4873]

Don't get fooled by the false ending on Heart of the Sunrise! *Warning* : the coda got left off of the 2003 remaster version on KZbin.

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

"South Side of the Sky," too.

[@joelliebler5690]

Fatheads144 They already did a Review of Heart of The Sunrise and I think they liked though not loved it. I love Heart of the Sunrise!

[@howardchaney6481]

If you love ''Roundabout'' you'll enjoy “Long Distance Runaround '' ''Yours is No Disgrace” and “I’ve Seen All Good People”

[@buckstraw925]

...and you forgot Perpetual Change

[@Cobalt985]

Heart of the Sunrise is incredible and similar too.

[@carolgarten-long7878]

Definitely, they need to hear those three songs. All great songs.

[@097534]

I'm 72. Bought this in 1972 still think it's brilliant. They were way ahead of their time!!

[@strings53notlob50]

Jon Anderson has the voice of an angel.

[@elpelp1878]

He is an angel.

[@kevingrady8736]

Steve Howe is one of the most underrated guitar players. He's a beast

[@rdhudon7469]

Back in the day I think he got the kudos but he does seem to be forgotten today . Everyone used to recognise the genius of all the members of Yes , I think .

[@Pixelologist]

Not sure he was underrated when he was being named Guitar Player Magazine's Best Overall Guitarist five years in a row. lol

[@SusanOnln]

Each individual band member was a maestro,

[@desertfan]

Chris Squire is widely respected as one of the greatest bassists ever. One of Geddy Lee’s influences. Yes is amazing overall. You must do And You And I at some point. Would also LOVE to hear you review something other than Owner of a Lonely Heart from 90125. Changes or Hearts would be awesome for a more proggy feel from an otherwise very 80’s album.

[@ManofTroy81]

@@Pixelologist en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Howe

[@ZealZaddy]

They need to hear Yes tear up a rock song-it’s time for “Heart of the Sunrise”. It’s a banger, Steve Howe just on fire, and it's a competitive reaction to King Crimson’s 21st Century Schizoid Man. I think they'd appreciate the outright power coupled with gentility that Yes brings on that song. A&A are ready. And they were not for Close to the Edge-I wish they had waited on that one. BTW, nice shout out to Rick Beato!

[@Lightmane]

@boltdenimon they did on patreon

[@HollowGolem]

I know the album is much-maligned, but my pick for "banger" out of these guys is probably either "Machine Messiah" or "Tempus Fugit" off of _Drama._ Hell, Machine Messiah is practically a metal song, by Yes standards.

[@mrgmusicclass]

Yes!! And King Crimson!

[@mrgmusicclass]

Yours is no Disgrace, Southside of the Sky, and Heart of the Sunrise!

[@Lightmane]

@@HollowGolem Drama is a very good album and Machine Messiah is great.

[@patricknicolucci5073]

Chris Squire most creative bass player EVER! my musical hero

[@ginaluvsrush6093]

Geddy's too!

[@petmycat2720]

@@ginaluvsrush6093 ******RIGHT ON******

[@Black_Swan777]

Andy & Alex Patrick Nicolucci Tom Cass Check out Michael Manring and his Zon HyperBass (he studied under Jaco and was a good friend and collaborator of the late Michael Hedges-another genius and freak of nature). His tune *The Enormous Room* will Blow. Your. Mind. He changes *tunings* on-the-fly probably at least 100 times during the course of the performance (courtesy of the HyperBass, which he helped design)... Preeminently creative and innovative. Utterly Sick.

[@belliferous6761]

Playing the drums with a great basset is a dream job!

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

And Stanley Clarke replies "hold my beer."

[@Ritaholden1]

This is such an epic song!!! The ending to me is one of the best riffs . A masterpiece. I love Rush and YES strongly inspired them. ❤️

[@davidguthrie3739]

In the 70s, when FM radio was born, it was the medium without commercial restrictions where time limits didn’t exist. DJs regularly played entire sides of albums and bands knew they had the freedom to expand well beyond the 3 minute AM format and still get radio play. While AM DJs shouted rapid fire between screeching, annoying ads, FM offered an escape from the noise with low key DJs with calm, resonant voices and equally inoffensive commercials that respected the whole vibe. It was all about the music and exploring new cultural and sonic landscapes without being assaulted by salesmen. The early days of FM were incredible. Corporations changed all that. FM became AM and AM became talk radio.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

More killer Yes tunes: South Side of the Sky Yours Is No Disgrace I've Seen All Good People Long Distance Runaround/The Fish And You and I Siberian Khatru

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

I'll add "Perpetual Change," "Heart of the Sunrise," and "Going for the One" as well.

[@joelliebler5690]

M. Gideon Hoyle great songs

[@seejay67]

M. Gideon Hoyle - South Side of the Sky is Amazing .... they All are but that song doesn’t get enough notice

[@amys7215]

Your Move/I've seen all good people. They go together. 😊

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

@@amys7215 I've Seen All Good People is the name of the entire song. The first section is Your Move and the second is All Good People.

[@remohio]

Long Distance Runaround/The Fish

[@alrivers2297]

Oh Yes! I was gonna request that myself

[@nedmarc]

I agree - but I'd do the suite starting with Five Percent for Nothing as an intro into the suite

[@matts6771]

"South Side of the Sky" or "Heart of the Sunrise" are MUST hear Yes tunes.

[@funkster007]

Great choices!

[@spicy321]

I concur!

[@peteh7966]

Two of my absolute favourites!

[@mrgmusicclass]

Indeed

[@robertklump9993]

The entire Album “Fragile” is a must but especially south side of the sky

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

Epic isn't it? It has so many colors, changes like a dream. Great band, great song. Masterful masterpiece.

[@TheLucreziia]

Nice to see you young guys getting this music. I was 17 when I first heard this Album 1971 it was like nothing we had ever heard before. It was good then and still sounds dam good now.

[@thomaseliason8376]

Back then, it made girls horny. Not sure what effect it would have on the girls today though.

[@gaylasmith5279]

Thank you for giving a listen to my favourite Yes song ever. Hope you enjoy it as much as I always do. It transports me to another world. Great lyrics; great music. How about giving a listen to Radiohead?

[@charlesstuart8009]

I was 20 and in college..

[@steveblomerth]

I was 20 years old when The Yes Album came out. I was in college at that time and when albums came out you would sit down and listen to them with your friends, and not do anything else, just listen and perhaps read the album cover liner notes. You might play each side of the LP several times. You are learning about music that came out long before you were born but has influenced music and musicians since that time. Now you are learning where things came from....Just as I learned at that time where musical influences came from...like the acoustic guitar section you found so surprising...that was influenced by a musician named Chet Atkins.

[@rbarnes4076]

I was 15.. just wonderful music. I come from a classical music background and just love the progressive rock groups (Yes was my gateway drug to rock and roll in general).

[@dbayjr]

It took so much more time and effort to discover this music buried deep down the FM dial late at night, then have to work a couple shifts at the gas station and find the music store , get your tunes , your "buds" some strawberry mescaline ,an empty basement, open your album, proceed to clean your weed and as the mescaline kicks in loose yourselves until mom and dad start banging on the floor. Good times...worth the effort !

[@wholeshebang1]

@@dbayjr - You paint a picture that was similar to my youth, but with weed, acid and ‘shrooms. One buddy’s folks were super-cool about us hanging in the rec room, blasting tunes almost every night.

[@elgonwilliams7624]

Chris Squire = one of the reasons I played a Rickenbacker Bass.

[@LeChaunce]

One of the reasons Geddy Lee plays a Rickenbacker bass as well.

[@realscience948]

As said previously by Geddy Lee!!

[@yharnamhoonter6685]

Same here

[@rodciferri9626]

@@LeChaunce Lol - I was going to say "is Geddy Lee your other reason for playing Rickenbacker?"

[@LeChaunce]

@@rodciferri9626 Or Paul McCartney... :D

[@TheRobmannN]

"And You And I" lose yourself in that for 10 mins.

[@ecschwalbe]

Robert Perry solid sauce!!

[@thaddaeusjohn]

Absofrigginlutely

[@FireSurge]

Yes, this one ^

[@lucaspadilha6024]

Along with To be over, the most deep Yessong

[@elpelp1878]

@@lucaspadilha6024 To be Over 💚

[@josefkurtz2223]

The jam at the end means so much to me. I remem drivin back home in the van along the highway nuthin more has to be said.

[@Singleballtheory]

"Heart of the Sunrise" would be a must-listen then for Chris Squire as well as Bill Bruford (the drummer, another legend). The bass/drum combo pretty much drives that entire song, but the immediate melodic breakdown and buildup right after the intro is just so deceptively good. The song itself begins by punching you directly in the face, then cradles you like a baby for a bit only to vacillate between fits of calm and unease, periodically startling you awake violently only to soothe you back into slumber before ultimately leaving you wide-eyed and panting, drenched in your own sweat.

[@TheCheesyRice]

One of the most amazing songs ever... by ANY band.

[@lisaw5604]

Loved it!! "A" for now. I hadn't heard this before! The beginning was so chill & wanted to close my eyes w/ yummy bass.. How many different transitions? Nice catch on Nirvana sound!! They knew how to build a song - that guitar solo at end the tone was perfect. You fellas started my Monday off just right! Have a great day!! :))

[@joeyblowey8582]

You want a banger? Listen to "Heart of the Sunrise". Heavy riffs

[@salhaney]

Your Move/I've Seen All Good People is a must.

[@deadweight6090]

1971....i was 5 years old.And i can remember this song playing on dads turntable.Classic prog rock.

[@Civilizashum]

Imagine buying this album in 1971, based on the cover knowing nothing about the group. "Who ARE these people?!" There was nothing to prepare you for this.

[@charlesstuart8009]

That's what I did!

[@qishoushi]

It was more like 81 and it was classic YES.

[@PunguinYoga]

@@charlesstuart8009 So did I! It may have been in a cut-out bin. A friend told me it would be terrible. I'm not sure why I bought it. Maybe I read something interesting on the cover. Maybe I just liked the name "Yes." So happy I bought it. Saw them live once. Astonishing...

[@stephenlehardy]

I was 13 and it was lifechanging!

[@stephenurso9267]

I saw them in concert in 75 not knowing who they were and was instantly hooked!

[@raygunz333]

If you want something "catchy", then it's "I've Seen All Good People"

[@markruehrmund45]

I've seen all good people is probably my #1 favorite yes song..

[@smilerpink]

Would also recommend "I've Seen All Good People" from "The Yes Album" in their early period. I think the best from Yes was "And You and I" and "Awaken", both lengthy, "lost in the sauce" prog classics that are tighter and more coherent than "Close to the Edge." They are terrific instrumentally with interesting lyrics exploring Jon Anderson's experiences with spirituality generally and meditation specifically. Chris Squire was a huge influence on Geddy Lee from Rush, as good a rock bassist as there has been. Steve Howe's guitar is remarkable. Rick Wakeman was in and out of the band and terrific on keyboards.

[@mikeembleton8713]

Classic Yes song hits the mark every time I hear it. Yours is no Disgrace is pretty cool also. Stay lucky stay safe Mike UK.

[@nancymjohnson]

I’ve literally heard this song over 2 or 3 thousand times. It only gets better! ❤️❤️

[@bradleydayton5906]

Geddy Lee of Rush was so inspired by Chris Squire of Yes that he credits him in his quest to become a great bass player. When Yes was inducted into the rock and roll Hall of fame, Geddy Lee played the bass in a performance of roundabout. R.I.P. Chris Squire!

[@td-12kx53]

“Yes” is very intricate and technical in their approach to music. Often, melodies will get lost in the intricacy of technique. The great part of “Yes” is that they are able to be technically intricate without losing the melody. I enjoy watching you two boneheads rediscover the music of our generation. It is timeless! Thanks👍🤘🏻

[@kmichaelp4508]

I had to laugh! Hahahaha. Boneheads! Hahahaha! Boneheads hahahaha

[@capcolombie3834]

Guys, just do yourselves a massive favour and listen to the whole album. It's superb.

[@ingridstrickland8768]

YES

[@beatles123]

By the way, next YES song is "I've Seen All Good People" - You're welcome! ;)

[@rundoetx]

OMG, another great choice!!!

[@amys7215]

Excellent. See if you pick up on the Beatle's nod.

[@nikolaimikhail7774]

And "Your's Is No Disgrace"

[@mikerudolph2419]

Great Yes Song 👍

[@beatles123]

@@amys7215 The Beatles are like the mighty oak from which entire forests of rock sprouted forth and were given life. We owe so much to the simple fact they existed. :)

[@dabassmann]

Got to see YES 4 times. In 1978 they set up the stage on a rotating platform that could move either direction with variable speeds. Frickin' unreal watching that after a few blunts. They called it Yes "in the Round". Ahhh, but I regress....

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

Song came out when I was a freshman in high school. Yes, Zeppelin, and Floyd changed my life with their creativity.

[@gaylasmith5279]

Me, too. Prog rock took over my world!

[@mantroid]

Long Distance Runaround from Fragile album is must hear Yes!

[@SHB59]

Chris Squire. RIP!!

[@manualboyca]

My favorite Yes Album! Try Yours is No Disgrace next, then the rest of this album.

[@roundtownKen]

Yes-Yours is no disgrace. Agreed.

[@capcolombie3834]

My favourite too and has been since 1973. 'Yours Is No Disgrace' is outstanding.

[@rundoetx]

Great Choice. I agree 100%

[@robertacolarette1594]

I love hearing Chris Squire’s bass. He was a master.

[@blanewilliams5960]

"I've Seen All Good People" "Yours is No Disgrace" "Heart of the Sunrise"

[@douglasburghardt7084]

The entire” Relayer “ album is great

[@SF_Bud]

Listening to Yes for the first time out of chronological order is almost as bad as listening to Radiohead out of order. Some of what's so awesome about the two bands is hearing how they developed and honed their craft with each album. So I would highly recommend listening to another track or two off this awesome album. My first choice would be "I've Seen All Good People". But also, "Yours is No Disgrace" and "Perpetual Change" are really good. And if you want to hear some more of Steve Howe's incredible Chet Atkins inspired acoustic guitar picking, listen to "(The) Clap". It's actually a live cut, and for the longest time I thought it had to be overdubbed because I thought one person couldn't play all that simultaneously. Steve can. Thanks, thanks, thanks for doing more Yes! Glad to see your appreciation of this amazing band develop. Stay safe, be well. Peace from SF

[@johnparker3111]

South Side of the Sky from Fragile would also kick ass...

[@garyfredericks814]

On making Thunder Road your first Bruce Springsteen song

[@gonepickin990]

I've been listening to discographies for a few years now. Awesome to hear the bands progress technically and songwriting-wise also. Hearing a snippet on an early album and then hearing it bear fruit on a future album. Petty is an awesome discog listen along with Rush.

[@eileendobbs8574]

My favorite Yes is And You And I. Beautiful song.

[@bobbyfoster3769]

Chris Squire's bass part in the final section of this song is a master class in building tension towards a climax- from the pedal tones in the beginning to his moving up the octaves. When he finally comes back down at the beginning of the guitar solo, the whole thing explodes. It's one of the things that drove me to become a better bass player. I also love the distortion and temolo on his sound. He was one of the first to use chorus, distortion, tremolo, etc. I would recommend "South Side of the Sky" or "Heart of the Sunrise" both from the Fragile album.

[@drbassface]

Yes! I Love his line on the B Section!

[@virginia_diverdown1]

One of their BEST!!!!!!

[@whiskeyricard]

“It’s a whole different song”. That, my friends, is prog Rock.

[@bodhisattva3774]

YES!!! Excellent choice! Long Distance Runaround next please!

[@MrShavenMonkey]

"Siberian Khatru" if you are diggin Chris Squire's bass playing, you're going to really dig him on this song hands down!

[@quintinallen7219]

Definitely. "Siberian Khatru" is my favorite Yes song of all time.

[@ronharrison2254]

This is the song I always refer to when talking about Chris Squire's bass playing.

[@spiffyg4939]

They opened every show with Siberian Khatru that I saw from 1977-86. Absolutely, hands down my favorite.

[@wicky4473]

MrShavenMonkey one of my faves... It’s on my ‘funeral list’. Lol

[@elcarto22]

@@spiffyg4939 No, they actually started out with a lead in of Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring', which then perfectly led into SK.

[@DayTrooperGW]

You have to do 'Gates of Delirium' - the jamming part in the middle is absolutely killer!!

[@reeseerchguy3771]

I suggested The Gates of Delirium a few months ago (side 1 of Relayer). This is the first Yes I've seen you guys react to since then, so good on you guys, but please consider it. I think it competes only with Awaken for their best. song. evvvah. 🤯👍👏

[@sirajaxl]

Reese ErchGuy I can only imagine what Rick would’ve done with gates of delirium, which is why awaken is my number one. But yeah I think you got the one and two nailed pretty good there.

[@samiam5557]

Yeah!

[@joesimon8018]

Gates of Delirium or Sound Chaser from the Relayer Album are a must.

[@edwardodson2867]

I'm 64. My boys are 36 and 31. They have families of their own and we mostly just see each other on holidays. But we all got together to see Chris Squire (just before he died) and Steve Howe (and some other stand ins, including Rick Wakeman's son on keys) play the entire Fragile album in Louisville, KY. And for an encore they played this masterpiece. I am so grateful I was able to introduced them to Yes. When I watch y'all get immersed in this song, you're my surrogate sons, completely understanding the magnificence of Yes. I am a Florida native from the Tampa Bay area, born in Clearwater. I visit at least a couple of times a year. If I ever see the two of you walking around, don't be shocked by an old man running up to want to hug you both and buy you a whiskey or two. I love to listen along with you two, Not just Yes, but so much of the music I grew up with.

[@stephenwest673]

The greatest voice in rock history….ever !!!!

[@realitylime4896]

‘But now we’re gettin to it’ Yes. Yes you are. I wish I could hear these songs for the first time again!

[@michaelr4063]

Chris Squire of Yes, John Entwistle of The Who; The 2 most talented, influential, inventive bass guitar players in Rock.., 50+ years and still true. Both, sadly, gone too soon.

[@thewarmthofthesun1]

Tony Levin is right up there.

[@carmelartful]

Geddy Lee doesn't come to mind?

[@artprince9163]

Michael R Add Sir Paul to the list.

[@beatles123]

Always a pleasure to see you two delving into Rock's true magic and wonder. Fun fact: YES were RUSH's heroes and they patterned themselves after them to an extent. They are, to me, the PRE rush!

[@ginaluvsrush6093]

Sing it sista!

[@zq9m3xh8]

I'd say Rush is the Post Yes.

[@Military450Veteran]

👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@beatles123]

@@Military450Veteran What?

[@eb311235]

Your grandparents closed their eyes and made those same faces when they first heard this song too!

[@europainvicta3907]

I think you mean fathers. Their grandparents would have been listening to 60s stuff.

[@Mubi333]

Yes we did🌼☺️

[@chrishealey7221]

Ya we did👍

[@kathy2122]

@@europainvicta3907 Andy's dad is 44.

[@DNIII]

Andy & Alex, I'm loving your channel! I was a young man when Starship Trooper came out and it's such a kick to watch you enjoying this music that I knew so long ago. Your knowledge of music is a great addition to your videos. As for the late Chris Squire, he was amazing! My favorite album is his solo venture, "Fish Out of Water." Unbelievable!

[@patricknicolucci5073]

Turn of the century, Awaken, perpetual change, heart of the sunrise, Machine Messiah, Long Distance runaround that's just to start

[@goldenboy140]

Heart Of The Sunrise

[@erniehenderson1100]

Emerson Lake and Palmer

[@jeremydraper733]

I wouldn’t mind if they jump straight into tarkus but I’d honestly recommend some of their first album first, but definitely need to wait a while for karn evil 9. Honestly I think anything from their first three albums would be great starts

[@ronaldbresselsmith1957]

Have to start with The Barbarian

[@ronaldbresselsmith1957]

Rondo and The Barbarian from live in Brussels video.

[@michaelbochnia5686]

@@jeremydraper733 agreed. Some Knife-Edge to get the blood flowing a bit. Then hit them with Trilogy, or a hard edged rocker like Living Sin, then go into the epic longer Prog. releases like Karn Evil 9 and Tarkus. For me they will always be the Kings of the Prog. world.

[@michaelbochnia5686]

@@ronaldbresselsmith1957 love Barbarian, but you do not get the best vocal in Rock history with that song to start. Anyone who gets into ELP should first listen to that silky, smooth and stunning vocal of Greg Lake.

[@jefflong1839]

That was an awesome read on the song when you said that it was almost like they built the song around Squire's bass since that's literally whet they did. They would have sit downs to discuss what He could add to his already incredible interpretation of a song and then build the rest off of that collective creation. Pretty cool. His bass style was the driving force and it just jumped up and slapped you in the face heh. Just another bass player geeking out over one of my early idols. He was amazing on bass and equally impressive on his backup vocals. He so perfectly blended with Jon and his range was crazy.

[@alicericcardi3199]

YES is the BEST. I first heard YES when I was 13 years old and as a result my entire world shifted. I never thought the same about music again.

[@ronaldrivas2241]

It's finally time to dive into Yes' masterpiece: "Heart Of The Sunrise". Spoiler alert, not a fade out, one of the most bombastic finales in rock history, almost Beethoven-like

[@bennyman1622]

They did react to it, and apparently didn't read your comment. Fooled them!

[@CapitalG_MTG]

"Wonerous Stories" is a personal favorite. It's a slower and more scaled back song, but everythings that makes Yes great are here. Stong mixing, strong vocal harmonies, lots of texture.

[@ronalddobis6782]

I second Wonderous Stories. I love that song.

[@neilloughran4437]

Nice catchy song... love it! My fav LP by Yes too.

[@stevet5266]

RIP Chris Squire...a truly amazing bass player. He really kills it on Heart of the Sunrise.

[@daveparks1633]

Two of my favorites, out of many, are "Going for the One" and "Wonderous Stories"!

[@williambradley6736]

Just a comment: you keep referencing Close to the Edge, Back in the 70's you could actually hear it on the radio. try getting a radio station to play a 17 - 20 minute song these days

[@darkerSolstice]

My mother used to talk about songs like that being perfect for when the DJ needed to take a shit.

[@michaelhogan6770]

Long ago the Philly stations would always play it when YES was in town

[@bobk3840]

Radio sucks these days. They only play for pay. FM radio from the early 1970’s had great late night programming. They explored lots of bands and new talent that wasn’t heard before and that made a lot of bands better for us all.

[@martinmeserve1450]

Yes, there were a few stations that played Close to the Edge (my favorite). I listened mostly to WNEW radio. Their AM counterpart played big band music, but their FM counterpart played this. What was odd is that some of the DJs were on the AM and FM side just in different time slots. Does anyone else remember Alison Steele?

[@CFDFirepup]

@@martinmeserve1450 Alison Steele the Nightbird. My older brother use to bring home the Nightbird and Company vinyl LPs that were distributed in the early 1970s to KOCU on campus radio at Creighton University. Loved her voice. I should also mention he brought home the unusual albums from a group that KOCU wouldn't play on the air because their songs were too long.

[@doodooahh5707]

One of my favourite yes songs

[@tomwoliver]

All the classic 70's Yes rocks!

[@melissa2688]

My band!!! I've seen these guys more than any other band. I love YES. Chris Squire was awesome. Have so many memories of seeing YES through the years and they always make me smile. Like this review. Take care guys and stay safe everyone 😷💚🦅🏈

[@teddigapsch8483]

And you and I is my favorite song by any band since I was 15 years old. Love it and YES. Have seen them so many times and even travel to see them on their off years when they don't come to St. Louis. You guys are so fun to watch. You've got a lot of material to cover. We had so many great bands. What a great time to grow up. Thanks for doing this, I didn't know I was missing this in my life, but I was! Lol

[@joelfiorelli5083]

Seen Yes over 50 times live since 1972. Jon Anderson, vocalist, and Chris Squire, bassist, are fabulous music creators. Starship is one of my favorite, but you have to listen to the live, long, version once Rick Wakeman, (keyboards), joins yes and makes Starship twice as good. Being one of the most talented keyboardist on the planet, coupled with Steve Howe, guitarist, dueling together in the live version makes this song incredible. My Favorite YES song of all time is Awaken (Live)...Jon's voice near the end brings tears to my eyes...You must listen to that song! Thanks for playing YES...and Thanks for your presentation!

[@stpnwlf9]

First note: Yes plays this song even better live than on the studio album. I absolutely love the extended outro on this song, repeating the same damn three chords over and over and getting dirtier and dirtier with each repetition - like Andy said, you want it to just keep going on and getting crazier.

[@Raiderblack]

And Wakeman's ballsy Keyboard solo is amazing! and of course missing on the studio version

[@tankstravelz8217]

Agree. As great as this song is, it's hard for me to listen it after hearing several of the extended live versions. Try 9012 Live. Also, as talented Steve Howe is, you have to give props to Trevor Rabin. He took the sound to another level. Keys to Ascension is the shi@ also. IMO, the two live versions referenced above give a push to being my favorite finale songs....beating out Free Bird and Stairway. Prove me wrong. Luv what you guys do. Keep it up. This is the music I grew up on 40 years ago. Peace!

[@peteh7966]

@@Raiderblack Hit the nail right on the head, one of the absolute best solos of all time

[@KingJorman]

great. I just created my own post saying essentially the same thing. Awesome fellow Yes lovers!

[@MonicaDBrini]

Please react to “Yours is no Disgrace” by Yes. Alex, It’s a great song to clean to. I can get the entire bathroom done ☺️

[@TheRedWaltz24]

I like how you guys don't shy away from prog rock. I would highly recommend some early 70s Genesis with Peter Gabriel, particularly the album "Selling England by the Pound", with songs like "Dancing With The Moonlit Knight" and "Firth Of Fifth" you can't go wrong.

[@blueswannine8749]

Genesis - Lamb lies down on Broadway - final album when Peter Gabriel lead the band, pre- Phil Collins. I highly recommend Gabriel in any live performance.

[@chicken2jail545]

Cinema Show is another great one from that album.

[@disconsolatemoose6637]

The Knife or The Musical Box

[@ender26]

I'd love to see them react to Supper's Ready from Foxtrot.

[@garysexton8840]

Definitely check out those Genesis albums mentioned in other comments-and to listen to the albums by Jethro Tull starting with Stand Up 1969, Benefit 1970,Aqualung 1971, Thick as a Brick 1972, Living in the Past 1972,Passion Play 1973, War Child 1974, Minstrel in the Gallery 1975. And the succeeding albums through 1987. There are no two albums alike and the music is in a class by itself. Heed my words - you will discover a whole different world of music and I will look forward to your reactions and reviews of the band. PS. There are a lot of videos of the live performances to choose from on KZbin. Just do it and you’ll not be disappointed. Cheers!

[@randlnickel9196]

IT IS LIKE A NOVEL

[@teowiz4210]

Anderson, Howe, Squire, Wakeman, Bruford. greatest lineup in the history of rock

[@legionofbarry]

S-Tier without an argument. This is YES! This is also the definition of a masterpiece. The band has had many different lineups. In this case, Jon Anderson on vocals, the amazing and never talked about Steve Howe on guitar, Chris Squire on bass, Tony Kaye on keyboards and Bill Bruford on drums. You guys MUST listen to the studio version of "Heart Of The Sunrise". You can thank me later. Lol ✌

[@generoberts9151]

This is the tune you think of when you think of YES. That and Roundabout. " Seen all good people" gets my vote for next.

[@Mike-ky9jz]

I've seen Yes 7 times through 3 different decades....and the one song that is their "standard", it is "Yours is no disgrace"... it is truly there masterpiece.

[@manualboyca]

That instrumental section at the end gets extended sooooo long live, and they start doubling the tempo and whipping it into a frenzy. Fantastic!

[@CFDFirepup]

Wakey wasn't on the original, but live he makes it his own. Steve and Rick play off each other so well it's fantastic. Live at Tower Records is a good example.

[@clintonsmith5163]

Best Yes song: Your Move/All Good People.

[@Doggeslife]

My fav is "Gates of Delirium". I prefer more complex works. "Your Move" is a sort of intro-to-YES song, as is Starship Trooper. They both are easier to listen to for new YES listeners.

[@richardluevano8996]

Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s “Trilogy” album title track is a great prog rock tune to check out.

[@markjacobsen8335]

"Trilogy" is my favorite ELP song, but it might be too advanced for these guys yet. They should start with something like "Knife Edge".

[@BillGsa]

Lucky Man, From the Beginning

[@8656737s]

Yes!

[@godbluffvdgg]

@@markjacobsen8335 :)...Knife Edge is the one that is "too advanced" ..:)..I think they'd like Trilogy...IF THEY TAKE US THEY WILL BURN US! :)... But, I'd LOVE to see their reaction to either...They played; From the Beginning, today...~yawn~...:)

[@IanHillan]

I can't tell you how excited I got when this popped up in my feed. You guys. Just wanna let you know you've got so many amazing Yes songs to hit. And yes, Chris Squire is a bass God. One of the bassists who have been vocal about being inspired by him is Geddy Lee. So yeah. Hit the rest of this album for sure and I can recommend Heart of the Sunrise from Fragile.

[@jameshannagan7830]

Heart of the sunrise.

[@gmlasorsa]

Anything from Relayer is worth dissecting, but for sheer off-the-wall, 100mph+ insanity , you've got to check out Sound Chaser ...fender rhodes on steroids, thunderous base /drum jazzy, almost disco beat beat , some sort of flute/woodwind accent, 4 minute spanish guitar solo on a telecaster, an absolutely out of control synthesizer solo from Pat Moraz, replacing Wakeman, and Cha Cha Cha. Their most unique piece ever.

[@BigC.]

This is the real Yes. Not the owner of a lonely heart yes!

[@patrickq7489]

No it didn't. That said, this is a better song without doubt.

[@flubblert]

@@patrickq7489 no it sure didn't. though not representative of Yes, it was befitting the era. I can remember grooving to it.

[@rdhudon7469]

I really like holy lamb but I know it doesn't rank in their repertoire but it speaks to me and I think that is what it is all about in the end .

[@ericanderson8886]

Their cover of America by Simon and Garfunkle is a trip, a whole new song.

[@StevesRykerAdventures]

They should play the original, and then listen to Yes’s version. That would open a window to Yes.

[@phoebeaddis9224]

One of the best songs ever. Actually everything by Yes.

[@hak4890]

A Masterpiece.

[@mitchellfreedman4546]

I must say I would have never said listen to "Owner of a Lonely Heart." Key Yes is 1969-1976. Anything after that is a mess for the most part. Some is good, but most not.

[@nancy9478]

True, that song is not the Yes I spent my teens with. 0U812 was too commercial.

[@justineapril7922]

I would say Yes up to 1977. The album, "Going For The One" is an outstanding record!! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@wideawakeinotown]

@@justineapril7922 and i love tormato too...i know a lot of peeps hate that album but i think it's just so unique and their musicianship was at the top of their game