Chris Squire MARATHON - Hold Out Your Hands & You By My Side (BMC Request) FIRST TIME REACTION

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[@bmac1205]

These two songs together give you such a 'feel good' feeling afterwards. Very happy vibe. Chris's first wife Nikki sings backing vocals on 'Hold Out Your Hand'.

[@michelemichele3375]

Thanks, B Mac. How did you know I needed some Fish today?!! Great marathon!! ✨🤪

[@Rowenband]

And she is the llead singer of an underestimated band: Esquire. Their first two albums are excellent (with Squire playing on the first one).

[@Green-Lyon]

@@Rowenband Have their wonderful first album. A real gem few even know about. I remember seeing the music video for "To the Rescue" on MTV and having to peal myself off the ceiling I was so excited 😁

[@bjwnashe5589]

Listen to this, and you realize Chris was the most important member of Yes. He held it all the gether.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire the greatest bass player ever. You can hear the prog genius behind Yes listening to Squire's album. Squire was Yes. RIP CHRIS 👑

[@markalexander6655]

Many musicians on this album: Chris Squire - lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, 12-string guitar (tracks 3 and 5) Bill Bruford - drums, percussion Mel Collins - tenor saxophone (track 3), alto & soprano saxophones (track 4) Jimmy Hastings - flute (track 2) Patrick Moraz - synthesiser, organ on track 3 Barry Rose - pipe organ (track 1) Andrew Pryce Jackman - acoustic and electric pianos, orchestration, conductor Julian Gaillard - strings leader John Wilbraham - brass leader Jim Buck - horns leader Adrian Bett - woodwinds leader Nikki Squire - backing vocals (track 1)

[@yes_head]

The notable names here are Barry Rose, who was Chris' choirmaster when he was a boy (and who went on to become choirmaster at St Paul's Cathedral)! That must have been very cool to bring him into this project. The other is Andrew Jackman, who was in The Syn with Chris in 1967 (do some digging on KZbin if you're interested in hearing what THAT sounded like!) He and Chris remained close friends for years (he provided the string arrangement for Yes' "Onward"), until Jackman's untimely death in 2003.

[@mellotronin54]

Chris Squire sang along with Jon so much their voices became intertwined much like Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.

[@danausten1046]

Great example!

[@dbhammond]

Love this album! Check out “Silently Falling” too. It’s epic.

[@steveg2936]

Thank you for doing Chris Squire Fish outta water......this entire album is incredible......note that two YES MEN are on this album too Patrick Moraz on keyboards and Bill Bruford on drums......note that Hold Out your hand is on tube very nicely filmed !!!

[@steveg2936]

Also.....Yes took a year break from touring and each member did their own solo album.........back together after that year off and Rick Wakemans was back in the group....Patrick Moraz joined the Moody Blues ........ Yes was back active recording and touring 1977.....frankly as Rick Wakemans has been quoted "there's always been a YES........."......... that's basically true !!!

[@steveg2936]

Chris Squire only had one more solo album release........and maybe a surprise to some.....if was Xmas music ....... CHRIS SQUIRE'D SWISS CHOIR............very nicely done....... Also please consider reviewing MERLIN THE MAGICIAN by RICK WAKEMAN........

[@tonygittins5980]

This album is one of the best YES solo albums! Chris displays an awesome range of songwriting and arranging - as well as some beautiful bass work! Thoughtful lyrics...some excellent musicianship from his friends and it's a really great feelgood album! (As is Patrick Moraz's "Story of i")

[@rmac8008]

Thank You This is my favorite album Bill bruford on drums Patrick Moraz on keys All the members of YES have solo albums This was done between Relayer and Going for the One

[@magicalmystery1964]

And easily the best of the bunch!

[@joedouglas9217]

@magicalmystery1964 Probably so. I like Olias of Sunhillow by Anderson too. Beginnings by Steve Howe has its moments too. I was lucky enough to see the Yes solo's tour, where they all supported each other's songs live. Fantastic.

[@markgreene6349]

I love it I can't believe you guys are listening to this I still have this album 👍..

[@BeCoShooter]

Yes! I have this on CD. Great choice. After they released Relayer in 1974, Yes members all took time off to make solo albums. Chris's was Fish out of water, Jon's was Olias of Sunhillow, Steve's was Beginings, Moraz had The story of I, and Alan White released Ramshackle. I bought them all.

[@Rowenband]

And all of these solo albums are excellent (except for Ramshackle, which is just a nice album).

[@bmac1205]

@@Rowenband 'Spring-Song of Innocence' is considered by quite a few Yes fans as a lost Yes track. I think Nick would like the Instrumental 'Avakak'.

[@MrBlond777]

Hey guys! I love that Bill Bruford is on this whole album! Patrick Moraz from Relayer is also on it as well! Fish Out Of Water is one of my favorite albums. I can’t wait for you guys to react to the rest of the album! Thx so much 😊

[@gtarry]

I got this when it came out, and it has remained a firm favourite all these years. His only solo album, just 5 songs, and all are wonderful, with such rich melodies, and great playing throughout

[@Bryman1970]

I grew up listening to Yes and Chris Squire. A one of a kind bassist who also sang amazing harmonies. RIP

[@markjacobsen8335]

Chris Squire "Fish Out Of Water", subjectively speaking, is the greatest solo album by any musician ever that was in another band. Objectively speaking I would say the same thing. I cannot think of a better solo album by anyone from any other band. It is sheer perfection.

[@jackengard5718]

Finishing my final long paragraph below: Mr. Squire's brilliant fluid playing. Start to finish he was a class act! Gone but surely not forgotten.....

[@drumsybatabamboom8022]

The next song, "Silently Falling", has such a beautiful pace, and Jimmy Hastings on flute sets the stage.

[@benjaminrupe5930]

Silently Falling melts my mind. In a good way, of course.

[@Jukestar]

100% agree. It sounds like if Vince Guaraldi and Joe Hisaishi decided to make a prog rock band.

[@oldblindhoneybastard7392]

I brought this album while stationed in Germany back in the mid 70s still one of my favorites of all time

[@DarthDuress]

Okay I know this is unbelievable but if you have the tech you can prove it. Jon’s voice slowed by 10% is Chris Squire’s voice. Don’t misunderstand. They’re two separate people and each has his own voice. But Jon’s voice is the same as Chris Squire’s voice but with a 10% offset. This is why their harmonies are so amazing to hear. It’s like overdubbing, but it’s not. Check it out. This is for real. It was an accidental discovery.

[@christophermerrill9443]

Even without the tech my jaw dropped reading your comment, cuz I can actually hear it in my head now. It explains why their voices blended so well.

[@urupiper2Two]

Wonderful and blissful reaction to one of my all time favorite albums, perhaps my favorite in some ways. I bought the vinyl when it first released, and loved it, but it took me a few listens to start realizing what a masterpiece that it really was.... Thank you guys so much for your energy ')

[@justineapril7922]

The parent album, 'Fish Out of Water' is the ONLY solo album from Chris Squire. He often plays the bass as a lead instrument, as he did for the entire record! Oh, and he almost exclusively played the bass with a pick, not his fingers. He was a tall man at about 6'4" and he had huge hands! I have been a fan of Yes since 1974. And because of Chris I attempted to play the bass for a few years, but alas, it wasn't to be. I did finally meet him after a concert in 2014, a few short months before his untimely passing the following year. RIP Fish.... 🙏🎸🐟 💙

[@michaelperry4308]

With a voice as good as Chris Squire, it really indicates how good Jon Anderson is to be lead singer for Yes. No wonder the harmonies were always perfect.

[@glenndespres5317]

What a treat! This was the one and only solo effort from any Yes member that I owned. Always loved this opening track and many others. So happy to see you two reacting to it and enjoying.

[@midnightwire60]

I always have a tear in my eyes when I hear this album. It is a shame when the generation that was brought up with yes, have all gone, will this album ever be played. Maybe when you two are in your 60s, you can request it to the young kids doing reactions.

[@benmolnar]

Bill Buford playing the drums!!, great album!!

[@thegreypigeon]

Nothing better than some lovely Fish on Good Friday.

[@direnova6284]

Anyone knowing this album will always be able to spot Chris's vocals on a Yes album.

[@ericmeredith8754]

This was awesome! What are reaction! This to me sounded like Yes. But in parts had a police vibe. Truly amazing playing. Loved all the instruments as well as the vocals. Thanks Nick and Lex as always! Take care!

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Hi Eric, what do think about the theory, that Chris was an influence to Police ? Haven't read anything about Sting's influences up to now but it's a great idea to do ..... I like to be Rudi "Sherlock" Becker :-)

[@ericmeredith8754]

@@rudolfbecker4313 that is great theory and i think you are on to something! Thanks for being on this channel! I enjoy your requests and love reading your comments my friend!

[@mellotronin54]

Do Silently Falling from this album. It is genius probably the best track amongst a host of great ones.

[@davidpeters44]

Bill Bruford on drums. This was released one year after the Yes Relayer album. I was 14.

[@bmac1205]

I was 15. 👍

[@tonygrinney7115]

NicknLex this is a great album! Also Bill Brufford on drums and Patrick Moraz on keys (although he doesn't play on every song), the other keyboard player is Andrew Price - Jackson. BTW what happened after Relayer the band agreed to take a temporary break from Yes so that they could all record a solo album.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the top bass guitar players of all time and great accompany vocalist without the range or vocal emotion that Jon Anderson has elevating YES to another level. A very good album.

[@johnfoster5295]

This was between Relayer and Going For The One. Relayer keyboardist Patrick Moraz and former Yes drummer Bill Bruford played on this album as well.

[@dggydddy59]

Patrick Moraz' solo album at this time, "I" is very different and unusual. Very heavily polyrhythmic, almost like a "World music" thing about it. It's worth listening to, for sure. More interesting than the medieval knights and wizards and wives type of music Wakeman was writing anyway.

[@sdwill66]

Got my vinyl copy of this LP signed by the great man himself.

[@timbrennan8925]

Patrick Moraz on Keyboards and Bill Bruford on drums - Chris was big into Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Steely Dan. No lead guitarist other than some six and twelve strings. Love it!

[@salsalzman2325]

Of all the "Big Six" prog bands solo albums (when the band members were still active in the band), this might be the best. It's a spectacular prog album on its own, top 25 of all time.

[@T.B0ne]

I wore this 8 track tape out in my 74 Karmen Gia, those were the days, remember guys Chris uses a pick, lol... stay safe. Please some Gino Vannelli "Brother to Brother"

[@williammanns9927]

I still have the 8 track! Fantastic, and I got it in the cutout bin 🤣

[@bmac1205]

I hear you. I had a Panasonic under dash Super Tuner with 8-track and wore out a lot of 8-track tapes that i recorded from my albums, this being one of them.

[@scherado01]

I've seen him use a finger on the triple-neck he played for tunes off "Going For The One."

[@davelafferty5728]

Great request! Need to follow it up with Silently Falling.

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

That the highlight of the album for me (and the rest of the album is great too!)

[@kirbywilliamson2942]

Shock and surprise, I believe this is Chris Squire only true solo album, and it is a rare find to all you collectors of all things YES. Bought this album decades ago , when it was first released, and I still listen to it often . I have it on my phone for convenience. It is a great album, start to finish , and like CLOSE TO THE EDGE, that is how I suggest it be listened to. Any manner will do however, in a pinch. CHRIS SQUIRE never forget !

[@jimdolen225]

I listen to the track Lucky Seven all the time. We sat in the first row with him right in front of us a year or two before he died. He was larger than life on stage!

[@78yestor93]

I saw him with Yes 4 times twice in the 70's on the GFTO tour and twice on the Yes 35 Year tour Songs from Tsongas. Chris had so much Charisma and was great stage Performer, like no other, RIP Chris you were on your own there will never be another😊❤

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Saw Squire 36 times from the Gates tour until Chris passing.

[@MissAstorDancer]

"Lucky Seven" is the best track on the album, IMO! What an amazing jam it is! I always just get totally lost in it!

[@lazarus550]

Played this continually when it came out. My second fave of the solo albums from the Yes men. Jon's Olias of Sunhillow is simply wonderful. I have requested it so hope your Yes this month is ' The Gates of Delirium ' Love your enthusiasm for discovering music from the best of times the 70's.

[@katyland1015]

Love it when YOU love songs that I LOVE! And these two by Chris Squire certainly fall into that category. I bought this album when it was new and just about wore it out. Of course, this was going to happen with ANY of the YES men. Thank you SO much for this!

[@chacob3380]

a great and under appreciated album - just fantastic! To some of your questions: drummer on this was Bill Bruford (in YES from 1968-1972) and keyboards is Patrick Moraz (who joined YES for Relayer in 1974 inbetween Tales and Going for the One both of which had Rick Wakeman on keyboards). It also had arrangements by Andrew Jackman who was a boyhood friend of Chris'. Finally - to Nick's question - YES was still very much alive when this was recorded. After Relayer each of the guys in the band did solo albums - Fish Out of Water (Chris); Olias of Sunhillow (Jon); Beginnings (Steve); i (Patrick); and Ramshackled (Alan). They would go through some lineup changes but not take a "break" until after 1980's 'Drama' and then they'd sort of restart with Trevor Rabin and 90125. And finally - this was the best of all those solo albums in my opinion and as you both sensed showed how much impact Chris had on the YES sound both in terms of structure and sound.

[@nothingmuchado]

One note on why it sounds so much like Yes. Chris grew up singing in a choir and because of that he usually came up with the vocal harmonies for Yes, so his overdubbed harmonies on this album are from the source. It also doesn't hurt to have Bruford on drums and Moraz on keyboards to go with his distinctive bass. Great album.

[@timbrennan8925]

My favourite album of all time! Thank you!

[@dolfinpt]

Woot! I was just going to tell you Lucky Seven! 👍😀

[@deanlombard9089]

Very Yes like for sure! Chris Squire legendary bass work is well represented. Thanks for all you both do to spread great music.

[@sorebones100]

There are several vids on KZbin of Chris et all performing these tracks. Well worth a watch!

[@drfoxcourt]

So glad you went with "Fish out of Water" as a first foray into solo works. If you enjoy Yes musicians doing solo works, JAnderson's "Olias of Sunhillow" is a great album, as is PMoraz's album "I" particularly the instrumentals there. Thanks for your channel N&L

[@ronearsonprog1731]

Hi Guys, Bill Bruford is on the drums on this album. More of the essence of yes. A good thing YES?

[@TigerMtnKing]

Every song on this album is great but 'Silently Falling' and 'Safe (Canon Song)' are the two best songs on this album. 'Safe' may be the greatest piece of music ever written by one man.

[@ronortega95]

Hi Nick and Lex, another great reaction! Being a huge Yes fan, I bought this album when it was first released in 1975 and I still have it and actually listened to it a few months ago.

[@jackengard5718]

Thank you for playing this session which was just wonderful! Despite being a Yes fanatic from their third album onwards, I somehow missed this solo effort. I knew of it, but hadn't gotten around to actually listening to it. Chris was the greatest and I loved the guy as I think everyone else did. You can tell from his playing he was a beautiful spirit. If it escaped your attention, the album title had a double meaning of being out of the Yes context and also Chris' Pisces sun sign symbolized by a fish and more typically seen as two fish tail-to-tail swimming in opposite directions. When Yes hit their stride, Squire seized everyone's attention with his extraordinary sound and playing. Chris literally caused Rotosound roundwound Swing Bass 66 strings to become enormously popular which I believe he first learned from his admiration of John Entwistle's (The Who) bass sound. The beauty of these particular strings is they have a very clean punchy sound and with right heart and soul, a ringing singing near vocal-like quality. Thereafter, a slew of famous bassists all switched to Swing Bass 66. But it was Chris who had a revolutionary impact musically with playing demonstrating great musical intelligence far beyond simply the strings he favored. Love these solo tracks which have a very gentle beauty to them. I feel blessed that I saw Chris and the boys in concert in Denver '75, late 80's Oakland Coliseum and finally 2015 at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN. It was at the Oakland concert Chris did something so memorable and special I've got to tell everyone. As was his custom, I believe Chris was dressed in white and at some point probably half way through the show, he raised his '64 white Rickenbacker vertically above his head with the head stock aimed at the ceiling. What he did was so absolutely original, he simply plucked a ringing single note in the four directions north south east and west beautifully demonstrating there's a world of sound in that singularity. So as the sound decayed to nothing, Chris made a quarter turn and repeated the same note until he completed the circle and paid tribute to all his fans whether they were behind the band, off to the sides or in my case, facing the band. Wouldn't you have to love a guy like that?! Chris was the heart of Yes and despite being in a band of musical giants, he was the rarest possibility, bassist as superstar. You can plug in Billy Sherwood or whoever you like and although they're very good (ARW/The Royal Affair for instance), cannot duplicate

[@steveg2936]

Love this cd since 1975

[@michaelward5670]

What's up kids? What a nice choice. A truly generational talent with at least a likewise body of astonishing work is the late Chris Squire. Such a lovely album this is. One of a kind to say the least. Thank you so.

[@jimwilde1804]

About this time, Chris also released a standalone Christmas single, “Run With the Fox” that’s simply marvelous. Tuck it away to be sure to include it with a future Christmas show.

[@Green-Lyon]

One of my absolute favorite Christmas songs. I play it on repeat often. There are a couple of versions of it, but I prefer the original single version you mentioned as opposed to the later "Swiss Choir" version. I like that ex- wife Nikki sang backup on this song as she did on Hold out Your hand.

[@peterthompson8014]

WhiteFish. A project Allen White and Chris Squire collaborated on.

[@krisdoggett483]

Loved the "Lucky Seven" reaction. This whole album is a jam. It's PatrickMoraz (Relayer) on the keyboards and Bill Bruford, who hadn't played with Squire since Fragile, on drums. "Silently Falling" will blow you away! RIP Mr.Squire.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Didn't know this, but like it. Sounds to me more like Yes before Yessongs, which means better than anything which came after, my personal opinion. Fun fact: when I looked for more Chris Squire reactions in youtube, I found a short video, showing him and Roger Taylor of Queen recording Smoke on the water, how funny is that ? :-)

[@jamessummerlin9516]

I bought this when it came out. Chris with Yes, and Geddy with Rush were the main reasons I stayed with playing Bass.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

I was not aware of his solo albums at all.. Yes it sounds like YES

[@dolfinpt]

The Fish! Chris is a cool guy and The Maestro on the Bass! So many have emulated him! Including Geddy Lee!❤️ Thrilled your checking His work out! Hearing his voice will help you pick it out in Yes! Most people only credit Jon’s incredible voice to Yes-which is true-but Chris and Jon’s voice together -in harmony is magic!🥰

[@GorgonTheHybrid]

Great reaction and great songs!

[@nealeger8154]

After "Relayer", Yes took a break and they all released solo albums between '75 and '76.

[@steveblomerth]

The drummer here is Bill Bruford, the keyboard player is Patrick Moraz. Notice the last verse of 'You By My Side' is addressed to his music fans, taking the song from the personal to the universal.

[@flaviorangel9908]

Chris Squire. Genius!!!!

[@garywright7686]

Back in the day, this was my favorite of all the individual solo albums that the member's of Yes released between "Relayer" and "Going for the One". Still is by far. All of these songs are worth listening to, for sure. The next one, "Silently Falling" - beautiful. Then Side 2 with "Lucky Seven" and "Safe" always blew me away. Bruford's drums - perfect. Pat Moraz often overlooked here.

[@adobbs92117]

Wonderful !!! Chris Squier is so underrated for the sound of Yes. He is a great writer, producer and singer. Chris is the founding member of Yes. So John Anderson is a natural pick for the band he was putting together. Bill Bruford did play on this album, but was the only other member to do so. Thanks for playing this ! It’s content likes this that makes me keep waiting in anticipation for the next one !! Thanks !

[@shyshift]

Silently Falling is even better. Fun fact: My Mellotron is preset to play the intro on Hold Out Your Hand. Only need one finger depressing the key one time and it ends in 8 seconds.

[@michelemichele3375]

Brilliant! Thanks for that comment. 🤗

[@shyshift]

@@michelemichele3375 of course

[@shyshift]

Here’s my Mellotron playing the Patrick Moraz samples. Enjoy while you can because it might get a copyright strike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYPGnJaPnKubi6s

[@orogenicman]

Patrick Moraz is on keyboards, and Bill Bruford is on Drums.

[@bmac1205]

Whoa! 8.3 k in 2 years! Just revisiting. Great reaction vid for great music by great musicians!

[@ianhart1584]

Great pick. Eagerly awaiting your response to the rest of the album...it just keeps getting better!!!!

[@patrickmcelhone1446]

Great review, you guy's get it 👍

[@saviourbartolo8647]

Thumbs up guys. The drummer is Bill Brufurd on this album. The keyboard player is a childhood friend of Chris and some tracks were recorded on a real church organ in a church in UK. Very difficult to recoed as a church organ has a slight delay on attack. The keyboard player had to calculate that slight delay to be in synch with the band. I think this was the only solo album by Chris Squire God bless his soul. Keep it up you are doing a grat job darlings.

[@scotstevens5263]

I bought album when it came out as well as Steve Howe’s Beginnings back in the late 70’s

[@jimlang7461]

Love this album, especially side two. To answer your question at 12:15, after Relayer, they took a hiatus and all made solo albums. Steve Howe - Beginnings, Jon Anderson - Olias of Sunhillow, Patrick Moraz - The Story of I, Alan White - Ramshackled, Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water

[@rodneygriffin7666]

He has to be ranked as one of the greatest Rock Bassists of all time. He has a fabulous voice as well. This album is a gem.

[@robstearns7080]

BRILLIANT THAT YOU DID THIS UNDERRATED GEM NOW..... YOU HAVE GOT TO DO "HEARTOF THE SUNRISE" "STARSHIP TROOPER" "TO BE"OVER" "FUTURE TIMES/REJOICE" AND "SOUND CHASER" BY YES

[@joelliebler5690]

All of those a great except Sound Chaser Which is too much Patrick on that one!

[@robstearns7080]

@@joelliebler5690 LOL Thats the one YES song that is "out there" even for YES. I always liked Patrick though and my All Time Favorite song is To Be Over.

[@joelliebler5690]

@Rob Stearns To Be Over is fantastic and tends to get overlooked as well as Onward from Tormato Which is one of my favorite YES tunes!

[@robstearns7080]

@@joelliebler5690 Onward is lovely

[@Frankincensedjb123]

We know about his bass playing, but I've always liked his voice too. His backing vocals on Yes are legendary.

[@peteharper2687]

As far as I can remember, Chris Squire was a chorister in his youth and some of this comes out in his vocals and music.

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

Lucky 7 is my favorite - the drums a the beginning are great. Bill Bruford on Drums and Patrick Moraz on keys - I think Andrew Jackman led the orchestra. I think this is the best Yes member solo album. Steve Howe's solo instrumental stuff is often excellent, but his singing isn't the best. Thanks for reacting!

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi guys ! Wow ! Was not expecting this...Yes ! [ see wot I did there ? Lol ] ... I remember seeing this album and simply bought it the moment I saw it in the record rack....It has the best album title of any artist ever !!! Chris did a bass solo called "The Fish" and the live version on "Yessongs" album is utterly stunning. He is so famous for "The Fish" that when he went solo for the 1st time without "Yes" ...well .... what a title ...."Fish Out Of Water" ! Just brilliant ! ... and an incredible album....Ok I just typed this before even playing the video....I'm going to make a coffee and then relax and enjoy this with you both....back soon. X

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Hi Jim, I totally agree with you on the bass solo of The Fish of Yessongs; I sent the CD to Nicknlex, praising exactly this song, because to me it's the best live bass solo I've heard ... so one day I hope to see or hear a reaction. Now I start to listen to this, never heard of it before ... probably I lost interest into Yes after 90125 ...

[@steveg2936]

Yes took a year break for each band member to do a solo project......kewl idea !!!!

[@78yestor93]

Great thanks for a wonderful Reaction. Chris is so talented one of the very first, maybe the first, to lead with the Bass and sing. Request for Squackett Album, this is an album by Chris and Steve Hackett, try the track Tall Ships or the title track A Life Within a Day

[@wreckingKREW1]

My all-time favorite musician. Period. Fish Out Of Water,to me,could stand up on it's own to any Yes album. It still rankles me that Yes wasn't admitted to the R&R HOF until after Chris' passing. Of anyone in the band,I think it may have meant the most to him.

[@billyporter9869]

Silently Falling is a 10+.

[@markdrechsler5660]

The whole album is genius. I would take it to a desert island! There exists a fascinating interview with CS, in which he does a full album reaction to his own album. It’s full of interesting information about the recording sessions, the other players involved, the studio technology, etc. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6vCZ5irecenbtk

[@rmac8008]

Great link Thx

[@plasticsurgerydisaster6180]

Fantastic album, bruford’s drumming is flawless as always.

[@freddiebarber4972]

Hey guys...glad you are exploring this wonder of an album. I checked the comments and many others have covered what you needed to know about this album and the other Yes solo works. Just recently my brother and I chatted about this album and our admiration for Mr. Squire. Yes...you can hear his influence very much for the Yes sound. Thank You guys... Love you guys bunches and bunches. 🎶🌴😎

[@nickavenoso7851]

They’re basically three members of Yes on this album. Bill Bruford, Patrick Moraz and Chris. There’s no guitar on this album except for a little bit played by Chris in Silently Falling. This is one of my favorite albums of all time! After the Relayer tour, the band went on a hiatus and each member recorded a solo album, then they went on the 1976 Solos tour and played some new music from each member. After the Drama tour in 1980, Yes disbanded, but regrouped with a more poppier sound along with new guitarist and songwriter Trevor Rabin in 1982.

[@garyives8676]

Fish Out Of Water is a great album. Thank you guys for this reaction! You are going to love Lucky 7.

[@mvjonsson]

Bill Bruford on the drums. Also Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz plays organ on some tracks of the album. Andrew Pryce Jackman (from Chris Squire's pre-Yes band The Syn) on the Church organ. Mel Collins (King Crimson, Camel, Roger Waters, David Gilmour) on the sax. Jimmy Hastings (Caravan, Hatfield and the North) on the flute.

[@reneelyons6836]

YES had a baby. How cute.

[@leoscone4036]

Squire was a giant. Beyond the bass, his songwriting was wonderful. And...he is one of the most underrated back-up singers, not that they ever get rated...but he spent decades backing Jon. Their harmonies were great. This album is about all you get of Chris on lead vocals. This is a most cherished album, a one-off classic.

[@Green-Lyon]

I don't know why I get still get so emotional and choked up listening to these songs. When I hear this, I realize just how much I still miss him. I've heard that two or three Beach Boys members provided uncredited guest vocals on "You By My Side", but I forget where I heard that or the details so I can't vouch for it as fact. (P.S. "You By My Side" was featured on American TV network NBC's show, "Good Girls" S2 Ep13, "King" @ about 23 minutes in.)

[@debbiegoss4475]

Hey B Mac...Outstanding request thank you. And thanks to you both for an excellent reaction video

[@TheProgCorner]

Chris Squire = best bass player ever!

[@mhlevy]

You're right about Chris' voice, how it blended so well with Jon Anderson's voice. In fact, I was shocked at how good Yes sounded in the 1980s when Jon Anderson left and Trevor Horn came onboard to sing for their Drama album. Of course Trevor didn't have the same range as Jon, but still, it sounded much like Yes. This is an amazing album, over the years I wore out both an album and cassette from listening over and over. And With You By My Side, you can hear Chris' experience growing up as a member of a choir. I really miss Chris and his incredible talent. Every song on this album is a winner, and in addition to these songs, I especially love "Safe - The Cannon Song" and "Lucky Seven."

[@timbrennan8925]

So, after Relayer, Yes band members (Squire, Moraz, Anderson, Howe and White) decided they would make a solo album each and then perform aspects of each as part of the next Yes world tour. Fish Out of Water is Chris's. You can catch bits of the solo tour as bootlegs on KZbin (Yes Solo Albums tour). The band dropped lots of the solo material as fans wanted more Yes material... Moraz left and Wakeman rejoined before they made the next album Going For the One (which incidentally Moraz had drafted some of the songs - including some of Awaken). Check out the other Yes solo albums from this time. :)

[@songsmithy07]

During this period, immediately following "Relayer," Yes took a sabbatical while Moraz, Squire, Anderson and Howe all put out their own solo albums. It is revealing to hear the unique sound each member brings to their combined sound. The band reunited with Rick Wakeman after this on the band's next album release, "Going For the One." Patrick Moraz never played with them again, so this marks another period of transition for Yes. I highly recommend Jon Anderson's solo album, "Olias of Sunhillow" which came out during this same time period. You can clearly pick out what flavors each member brings, especially the contrast between Squire's project, and Anderson's. "Fish Out of Water" sounds like Yes without Anderson, and "Olias of Sunhillow" sounds like Anderson without Yes. To my ear, the signature Yes sound evolved dramatically every single time a member left the band or returned.

[@robstearns7080]

YOU MUST ALSO DO SIL;ENTLY FALLING FROM THE SAME ALBUM