"Déyà" (written by John Wetton in 1976 and performed by ASIA in 1981)

In 1981, while rehearsing material intended for the first ASIA album, the band recorded their live performances as they worked out arrangements.
This is a shortened version of the rehearsal for "Déyà," written by John Wetton in 1976.
Coincidentally, it was recorded on June 12, 1981... John Wetton's 32nd birthday.
John was never able to finish it as he felt it "didn't go anywhere," and so it was tossed-aside and forgotten.
It was discovered again in 1997... and 10 years later during writing for "Phoenix" I brought this to John's attention again with a plea to record it just the way it is! He promised me that he would "find it a home" which he did!
A "fly on the wall" recording, this is one of the most beautiful and haunting melodies you'll ever hear...
This photo collection tribute is dedicated to John's son, Dylan Wetton who I've known since he was a little kid. :)
Photo Credits
3:22 - “Denise Romano Bright c.2014”
4:25 Lisa Wetton
5:10 Lisa Wetton

[@mannikluge3684]

Goosebumps straight after the beginning. Thanks John. Your music will live forever.

[@dannilaser16]

John was such a talented and down to earth man. So sadly missed. RIP legend.

[@janvandaele8283]

John Wetton and Greg Lake, I will always remember you.....

[@drj602]

Yeah right ?! Those voices!

[@paleminus]

I’ve always loved Greg’s voice and thought it was the only best (for me), then I heard John’s from Red album, woow.

[@ericaward702]

Easily one of the world’s top creative souls. Extremely moving vocalist, and writer and bassist❤Rest In Peace dear John Wetton 💔☮️🙏😔🙏☮️💔

[@mikecooper4916]

Brings tears to my eyes. John was a brilliant musician and gentle soul. R.I.P.

[@jwp10001]

Will always love John Wetton! Such a voice and a great guy. Met him after an asia show and was super nice. Amazing musical career!

[@garygordon155]

One of the BEST to have blessed the world of music! RIP John

[@DiverBand]

Wonderful! John’s memory lives on through his music and fans. He is sorely missed. God Bless you John.

[@danielblanchet7577]

No dislikes, that's great, this is part of a great song, ''Parallel Worlds'', I've always loved that song. R.I.P. John.

[@MichaelBradley1967]

You *_had_* to say it....

[@immrjohndaryl]

@@MichaelBradley1967 Why such a great song was never picked on any of Asia's tours is beyond me. It's definately the BEST thing done by the band. Pure gold prog-pop.

[@maniacle]

you can still hear the King Crimson in him ;)

[@irinanavrapescu2009]

Indeed.

[@bernab]

For me, this is the proof that John Wetton could fit very well with Genesis. Great song, those modulations.

[@btsr2553]

Thanks for uploading this. R.I.P. John. I was a fan from the beginning. ASIA and ALPHA was one of my first records. Not the first but one of them. You and your music live further, especially in my heart. All the best to his familiy and to all ASIA lovers, stay safe.

[@drj602]

Listen to him in UK 👋😊👍

[@stefanotractor]

Beautiful and moving! John will ever be in our hearts!

[@amyolson2183]

Happy Birthday John. You are singing with the angels now. Asia was a big part of music in my my life as a teenager in the early 80s. Amazing talent. The world misses your voice. So many greats gone so soon. Music is life and life after death. It connects us all.

[@cirruscop]

We haven’t forgotten you John! RIP!

[@paulgardner9763]

John Wetton a massive inspiration to any of us bass students. A master musician by anyone's standards.

[@derwinmoss9485]

Thank you for posting this. I really enjoyed watching it, and hearing him singing and playing bass. John Wetton was a huge inspiration to me as a young bass player starting back in the late 70’s. Now it’s 2022, and he’s still a huge inspiration to me as an old bass player. God Bless you, John. Rest In Peace. I wish there were more videos of him to watch.

[@Toddster-fo9bv]

His voice was so unique !! I think he well knew of parallel worlds n the afterlife, John & ASIA always had solid lyrics and very hopeful songs for fans , thanx so much for all the rare photos !!

[@timrybak5078]

Taken from us way too soon, till we meet again John!

[@CrazyBoutThe80s]

Today is the day that John died 8 years ago. He was a beautiful and very talented man. RIP John 😢

[@richardarnold4271]

a musical treasure I sure miss him and his music hello John Wherever You Are🎆

[@franciscomadrid6751]

John uno de los grandes musicos, gracias por dejarnos tu legado musical, grande John.

[@becxalxbm7055]

my hero mr john wetton always in my heart thankyou for your wonderful voice and legacy you have left the world god bless love eternal xx r.i.p

[@alejandrorodriguezsandoval4681]

Agradecido por tu musica Mr. Jonh, no te olvidamos tenlo por seguro, Dios te bendiga siempre!

[@raymondhartmeijer9300]

Thank you for this. John is one of my favourite artists

[@peterdevine9029]

Fantastic, thank you so, so much for sharing this. John is missed by many.

[@progrockdoc]

I have always loved this melody, the final version of which I first heard as part of the Parallel Worlds/Vortex/Déyà medley. Thank you for sharing. R.I.P. brother John. Thinking of you much today, on what would have been your 70th birthday.

[@Anonymous-gu6co]

THANKYOU Control This ! I listen to this at least once a day…. Miss him & his phenomenal voice so much..he would be my age now if he had lived😢

[@TOPmusicman8]

Fantastic! I'm glad this made it onto the Phoenix album!

[@jorgeluisgutierrezgarcia2861]

Llorando estoy de recordarlo desde 1978 ,tenía que yo 20

[@frodegroven]

I love this!! What a gift for us fans! Thank you so much for posting this. JW; we will miss you for the rest of our lives

[@allen_p]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful work along with the slide show. Very fitting.

[@yeswing10]

Wonderful tribute and song.

[@宮田則枝]

was very interested in his activity trajectory. Because I was influenced by this channel. From now on, I want to explore in my own way. Thank you‼️

[@conan1982]

We miss you John.

[@alejandrorodriguezsandoval4681]

Yes!!

[@Turismo271]

Saudades dese grande músico! Aos 1:14 foto do clip Only Time Will Tell e aos 2:04 do clip Don`t Cry

[@bobbinette6184]

Awesome, RIP John, thank you.

[@KlausSgroi]

At the beginning I thought it was going to be dull, but it proved to be a moving and thrilling piece. Wish it had been officially recorded and released...

[@wereleeroads9311]

It was.

[@KlausSgroi]

@@wereleeroads9311 Are you referring to Phoenix? There it is part of a medley and the arrengement is a bit different. I prefer this version here.

[@frodegroven]

@@KlausSgroi Yes he Is. Thats where the song ended up, JW found a home for it. I also miss vocals on that piece, but "the song didnt go anywhere" according to JW

[@slowemm]

Never heard this before. Fantastic! Thank you for posting!

[@katsuhikohirosawa3307]

なんでしょう、泣けてきます。

[@edljnehan2811]

No matter what kind of problems musicians in a band had with each other they all seem to love and get along with Carl Palmer😊 he was almost kind of The Peacemaker Within These various groups😊

[@sandywinfield9406]

Very true. Carl always seemed like a happy person who understood both the burdens and rewards of being in a supergroup.

[@randallgenshaw6724]

Seem this man the first time was awesome...followed his music..he joined up with king crimson...did quite a few albums..was blesses three times to see him live with king crimson.....Sir" John Wetton....... And then Asia..with steve Howe...wonderful albums...miss john...he was a great and very talented musician.....make us some music from above....peace..🙏🎚🎹🎼

[@joseailtonalveslopes3484]

Essa musica e uma viagem linda

[@edljnehan2811]

A very n o i c e tribute song m a t e😊

[@christinamorgan5799]

Just beautiful. Thank you so very much.

[@vasilispandis337]

Nice melody,very 70s I would say,reminiscent of the soundratcks of films of that time (romantic mainly).

[@tose917]

I was thinking the same thing. Thank you

[@tomschmidt4355]

I think the nicest melody ever written and sung by John is 'The greatest show on earth'

[@donaldmoore4412]

Beautiful

[@Daneel56]

Dont cry. John is still alive: Gods cant die.

[@frodegroven]

I actually called him a god once. He answered: "Oh Geeeeez"... :-)

[@drj602]

He was a BLESSED artist.

[@bottimax]

Indimenticabile 🙏

[@franka.9419]

We miss you, John🙏

[@ianprince9753]

Love you John

[@dennisg6599]

Truly Amazing !!

[@The_skyisbeautiful]

🎶🎵🎶🎵 never heard this.

[@catmouse7418]

John forever in my heart

[@SPECTRE1961]

So, John and his whole story... Hands hammering piano keys or plucking strings. Your voice it was like a dream... An impossible dream! And your life, well... Was never about the - heat of the moment - Never! But, a circle... From Jill to Lisa. P.S.: João, Finalmente você descobriu que "ABRIR OS OLHOS" é o mesmo que "FECHAR OS OLHOS"... Tenha fé! Bom amigo, Por favor... Continue andando em direção à Luz. רחל

[@NecroSearch]

John był wielki, mam nadzieję, że nad grobem zagrali Starless and BB.

[@beng1lh00ly]

anyone else reminded of firth of fifth?

[@antoineorleanz8705]

Live forever wettpn

[@marliesschroevers3923]

❤

[@yesmanasia123]

Such a beautiful track. Does anyone know if the box set will come out soon?

[@佐波一-g7g]

さびしい音楽と映像。長生きしてほしかったけど、アル中が寿命を縮めたんだろう。

[@cezarromeucastilho4799]

Wetton no Sing in Uriah Heep. Is a big vocal The rock n roll Forever in my heart.

[@HadEnough2]

I had no idea. I thought this would have been a Howe creation

[@rawleypoint]

This appears in their Phoenix CD, an end to a song, but am unsure which tune.

[@harmono8766]

Sounds like Eddie Jobson on keyboards, and violin. I know they went through some lineup changes, but they were rehersing for the album?

[@nunyabusiness69]

Definitely sounds like Steve's guitar, also Downes' piano sound/keyboard sound like the other Asia demos

[@JMarcel2007]

0:20 John e Annie haslam ?

[@TheLoner70503]

I'm looking for an album called John Wetton odds&sods, anyone knows where can i find it?

[@frodegroven]

Unknown, it doesnt excist. JW words: Never buy a bootleg

[@galtiebernard3571]

Of the medley of three songs of Asia Album,i prefer ”Parallel worlds"

[@FrankBond0077]

in manu pictures he looks like Roger Moore

[@佐波一-f8x]

走馬灯。

[@ОльгаРезкина]

John Wetton❤