OUR FIRST TIME LISTENING to Yes - Yours Is No Disgrace | COUPLE REACTION (Contest Winner Request)

[@michaelgross8635]

Yeah!!! Thanks for checking out my recommendation. I've been waiting in anticipation because I just knew you would love it. As you noted, there's so much going on here and everyone is at the top of their game. It's interesting that you mention the influence of the Beatles to their early sound. If/when you check out Your Move/All Good People, the transition between the two sections features them singing John Lennon's "All We Are Saying Is Give Peace a Chance." Jon is definitely a spiritual individual and his observations, both direct and obscure are throughout Yes' lyrics. Other Yes songs I hope you explore soon are some of my favorites from the next album, Fragile. That album introduced Rick Wakeman on keyboards, replacing Tony Kaye): You've already done Long Distance Runaround and The Fish, but the live version of The Fish (from Yessongs) is a masterclass in what Squire could do on the bass, and probably an inspiration for guys like Cliff Burton of Metallica. Next up: South Side of the Sky, Heart of the Sunrise, and of course Roundabout (Another great "first" song, Lex, but you probably know that one already. If not, it's their signature early '70s track, and you MUST check it out). Can't wait to experience more with you guys. Be well, my friends. :-)

[@Lightmane]

Their cover of The Beatles "Every Little Thing" on their first album is great.

[@michelemichele3375]

Thanks so much, Michael. We’re all winners today because of your request. I requested Roundabout also, so we have more to look forward to ... but this was perfection, like they said. Lol. 🤪

[@leashacarey9106]

Yes is a band I have seen more than any other. Chris Squire is greatly missed and I also suggest Hold Out Your Hand from solo Squire.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

@@leashacarey9106 Yes, but I only saw them once. "... and of course Roundabout." 🍁

[@jimled50jl49]

Up until Chris Squire I never knew a live bass solo could even be achieved. It just did not happen. There was the odd guitar solo or keyboards but the main attraction was always a drum solo which gave the rest in a group a break. Listening to Yessongs "The Fish" for the very first time was a revelation, and pretty incredible. - To call his first album solo away from Yes - "Fish Out Of Water" was genius. He is missed so much.

[@frankpentangeli8104]

Watching people hear this music for the first time and truly love and appreciate it often makes me cry. I lived my teenage years in the 70s, and we were so spoiled. Anytime young people are exposed to 70s music is very special and emotional for me because you don't know what you're missing until you actually hear it. And then I feel like my wishes have come true. There is nothing like sharing beauty, and especially beautiful music.

[@JohnBrooking4]

I was at teenager in the 80’s. Blah. I envy your generation musically.

[@steve55sogood16]

Seems to be so true, and often brings on, a strangely emotional reaction, seeing younger people connecting with it!

[@noordcop1]

I know/feel exactly what you are saying Frank...

[@tommathews3964]

Couldn't agree more! Living through it, we didn't realize it, but DAMN the music was great then! I'm almost 66, so late 60s and 70s is my wheelhouse!

[@relayerdave]

@@tommathews3964 yep...

[@jeffreylyons5785]

Saw them in 1972 .They are even better live. INCOMPARABLE

[@Faltor895]

I saw them in 1998 on their Open Your Eyes Tour. They were very loud. I wouldn't see them live again now, but if I could go back to the 70s....

[@peterharrison511]

I saw them somewhere around 2010 ,and they still sounded like they did in the 60's and 70's Saw them in Sydney

[@hectorchavez3405]

Not really if you truly know their sound .

[@markcraig1262]

Heart of the Sunrise... It will blow you away.

[@robertgosselin2850]

This cracks me up. Real music kids.

[@pennydeck2394]

The artistry of Yes is impossible to describe and do justice. This is beyond a song; it is a true work of art.

[@songsmithy07]

The second vocal is not an overdub, it's Chris Squire. If you listen to it again, try to imagine playing that bass line and singing the vocal at the same time. Squire was a monster

[@martinreed5964]

steve also joins in with harmonies, not the best voice but his flat deeper sound works for the band

[@philipjacobs7044]

Chris sang in a church choir under the tutelage of choirmaster Barry Rose (who directed the music for Charles and Di's wedding) as a child. He credits Mr Rose as having a major influence on his formative musical proclivities.

[@100percentSNAFU]

Chris Squire was an absolute legend. I had the pleasure of seeing him, along with with all the other guys less Jon Anderson (Trevor Horn filled in) in 2009 not too long before his passing. An absolutely incredible experience.

[@songsmithy07]

@@100percentSNAFU I saw him with Yes many times in the 70s. I wore the grooves off my "Fish Out Of Water" album. I lost interest in Yes when they released "Tormato." And without Jon Anderson, it's just not Yes for me. Squire was a one off though. A true original. In addition to pkaying bass like no one else, many do not know that he arranged most of the band's vocal harmonies.

[@nathelm]

Backing vocals are such a huge part of Yes music.

[@davidduxbury7530]

50yrs old!!!❤❤❤

[@timkis64]

i did listin to this in my teens & 20s.hearing the yes album again is alot like seeing an old high school friend 40 years after graduation.the musicianship is top notch crazy good.

[@BrettLesPaul]

I think you’re ready to listen to Close To The Edge. Buckle Up!

[@Crumdrop]

Definitely! You must hear this. Masterpiece!

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Oh yeah, this should be NEXT!

[@rockermanpk25]

The full album is a master piece

[@RaymondBCrisp]

@@rockermanpk25 It's epic...beyond epic even. When I need inspiration in life, I will sometimes listen to this and find what I'm looking for.

[@tommathews3964]

They're still in training.......maybe more Yes Album and Fragile. Then strap on the belts for Close To The Edge!

[@hdew77]

They are both smiling just like I did in 1971 on my first listen. In fact, the whole album still makes me smile.

[@luked3920]

I remember the first time I heard this song with headphones and the part towards the end that reverberates between your ears....ha, awesome! I think they enjoyed that too.

[@billrushing9107]

As I did during my discovery of early Yes!! They do not disappoint!

[@johnwarren6211]

In 1971 my friend played me this Album... it totally blew me away. What musicianship, absolute class and way ahead of its time. I immediately went out and bought it and I still have the vinyl to this very day.

[@annie2232]

I first heard Yes in 1972 while on a high school trip though Europe. Thank you Sandy Glass.

[@cobbycaputo3332]

This is their first album with Steve Howe on guitar. This song in particular is a showcase for his talents. Also this is their third album.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Totally agree about this being a showcase for Steve Howe. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@eclecticNhectic]

@@cyounger5716 and then music was never quite the same!

[@doclawyer]

YES really took off when Steve joined. With Steve and Bill in the band, YES could really swing.

[@NH2112]

Chris Squire sings harmony for so much of the songs that he’s more like a co-lead vocalist.

[@markhavens1153]

Yes! His vocals are so key live. He really stepped up his vocal during the Trevor Rabin Years. His bass playing so extraordinary everyone overlooks how great a vocalist he was. Hard to get recognition when singing with the likes of Jon Anderson.

[@dolfinpt]

YES absolutely! Thanks for that comment! Chris and Jon’s harmony is So Amazing! Chris also has his own albums out! Fish Out Water!

[@maddbassist8973]

Steve Howe sings also

[@chuckhutton5087]

@@markhavens1153 Bassists with outstanding vocal abilities really help propel a band to greatness. Of course Geddy Lee of Rush is a given, as he was principal vocalist. Supporting vocals is where Chris Squire of Yes and Kelly Groucutt of ELO really stood out fantastically.

[@WLReed]

Chris Squires is/was my favorite rock bassist, period! His baseline is always impeccable and gives such incredible and ingenious bottom to every song he plays.

[@sarahzentexas]

The BASS on this track. 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

Truth. Total and complete fire.

[@smithmann5616]

The bass on *every* Yes song. I remember a Rolling Stone list of best all-time bassists, and for Squire's discography it just said "any Yes song". Well RS got something right at least.

[@invisiblecurious856]

The bassline makes me want to jump and jump. Really.

[@adam872]

It's surely one of the greatest in recorded history

[@g.willykers]

The ultimate “feel good band”!! YES is the pinnacle of progressive rock excellence! Has been my “go to band” since 1971, and that was over 50 years ago! RIP Chris & Alan.

[@matthewjacot6065]

I have listen this song thousands of times and hear something new each time a tribute to the quality of musicianship. No one has this level of ability anymore. Music is not taught in schools. Such a shame . Kids don't listen to classical music either. Bach is crying

[@scherado01]

You two are adorable. I love, "kicks everybodys' ass." Nice! "There's nothing to scatch!" That's kind of deep.

[@matthewnoto9380]

Chris Squire was a bass god. Jon Anderson just has one of those voices you could listen to forever.

[@allengator1914]

Tilian Pearson from Dance Gavin Dance is the only other person I've ever heard who sounds a lot like Jon Anderson.

[@randlnickel9196]

Everyone Forgets how Good their harmonies were

[@randlnickel9196]

Everyone forgets jist how Good their harmonies were

[@louiscardinalee4601]

One of the best songs!!

[@Zennofobic]

Steve Howe's guitar playing was magic to me, I was instantly hooked when I first heard this album

[@GregS4Jesus]

They are probably the very best.

[@TheProgCorner]

“And here I thought I knew about music...” Quote of the year!!!

[@chrisjenkins3067]

This is the very first song I ever heard I was 19 . It sounds as fresh today as then . Best prog rock band ever. Long live YES music don't forget this was 1971 amazing

[@PeterBuwen]

Yes were years ahead of their time. Thats why they were massively underrated within their time and did not have this commercial success.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

I saw them in Seattle first in 1977 but I started listening to them 1975. My best friend took me to my first one and I met the love of my life there!! Epic!

[@buddystewart2020]

I've always loved this song. Chris's bass is so aggressive in this, beautiful ferocious playing.

[@dberg666]

He is the definition of a Rock Bassist, so good mix of driving lines and melody

[@mattchamblee3543]

Sometimes it makes me “just listen to it” if you know what I mean. I cannot help help but be pulled in to it. The bass drops in this song are ungodly.

[@paddy4799]

I’ve been listening to my favourite band for fifty years. As an experiment, try playing this very loud as you drive down a highway and see if you can control the accelerator. Impossible to drive slowly!. Watched them many times and actually roadied for them in the late seventies here in London. Fabulous band.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I saw Yes in concert several times. The level of craftmanship, musicianship, and creativity is off the charts. There was no one like them out there. Never was and never will be. They're the Mozarts of rock. I've been listening 50 years. NEVER gets old. Never.

[@racebiketuner]

Same!

[@daveelp1085]

Great Choice, I saw Yes at the Rainbow Theatre 1971, they played this song 3 times as encores, can still hear the Guitars swiling around the venue...Outstanding.

[@TrevRockOne]

Gotta mention bassist Chris Squire's vocals. He was the was choir boy, so he actually came up with the vocal arrangements in the band. Got to set the record straight, you know?

[@leashacarey9106]

His bass is insane in this song!

[@tommathews3964]

Often overlooked part of Squire's genius! Thanks for putting the record straight!

[@ChrisJohnson-ho1fh]

Saw them 1976. So much going on. Watching u listen had me hear it anew. amazing, timeless.

[@philplasma]

The bass line in this song is just amazing; RIP Chris Squire. The harmony is three singers. Steve Howe, just amazing. "Here I thought I knew about music" - by Nick. Even the drumming in this song is fantastic. There are soooo many great Yes songs and this is really close to the top. Many say CTTE is their best, or Gates or Awaken. I have trouble picking a favourite. I found out about Yes when I was 10 years old when I heard 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' from 90125. Then in the years that followed I discovered all of their earlier records and I was just overwhelmed and amazed. I've been a big Yes fan ever since and am familiar with their entire discography. I'm really looking forward to whatever next Yes song you do; there are many to choose from.

[@MKE_Mike]

Every song with Bill Bruford behind the kit has fantastic drumming.

[@NH2112]

@@MKE_Mike I’ll say the same about Alan White, he didn’t have the jazz chops that Bruford does but he was still a phenomenal rock drummer. When he was really turned loose on TFTO, Relayer, and GFTO he really started punching above what people thought his weight class was.

[@davidw.hulbertiv5211]

Where did those 50 years go??? I graduated from high school in 1973... So funky and original...

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi, I was just a teenager in the 70's and this was the very first song by "Yes", I ever heard. I bought the album as soon as I was next into town and couldn't wait to get home to hear the whole album. The memories today just from hearing this track. Music as in this case, is so timeless and wonderful. Imagine seeing them in the 70's live on stage ? - Their live album "YESSONGS" includes this track and it's note for note perfect. Master musicians....Love this album and wait till you hear the album & track "Close To The Edge". Stunning ! Great response. Thankyou for playing this incredible piece.

[@jonathansmith3742]

In the Round at New Haven in 1977-8

[@fredroderick4905]

In the round San Diego 1977

[@argelbargel7680]

Chicago in the round, 78.

[@vbian88]

My intro to Yes was 90125 at age 14. I was hooked on their 80s version and was vaguely aware thay they were a 70s band. I asked my stepfather of he ever heard of them. To my delight he let me borrow a vinly album titled Fragile. I was flabbergasted. I listened to of dozens of times. Then i bought

[@robirobinson9426]

I was 17 and my buddy wanted me to hear the long chromatic slide at the end of "Yours Is No Disgrace" on his new big stereo system. After that, I was (and still am) hooked.

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Beatles . . . Lennon did a song where he says "river of sound . . . mirror go round". The river of sound is on the cover of "Topographic Oceans" . . . the mirror go round is on the cover of "Every Good Boy Deserves Favor". (EGBDF (notes of the scale)). A little love tip there. It was a lot about love and true values in those days. Hope you like this.

[@patricknicolucci5073]

Hey Nick, Chris and Jon are singing in harmony Chris is sometimes sings a higher harmony than Jon's main vocal .

[@erikberg5363]

Yup. They do have a pretty similar vocal tone to one another which can make it sound like it is just Jon double tracking, but if you listen to Chris’ solo material you realize he is a little different and a great singer in his own right.

[@progperljungman8218]

And Howe is sometimes joining in on harmonies as well!

[@brushuk]

@@progperljungman8218 often the lower of the three parts.... seen them live and the vocals were amazing.. (as was everything else..!)

[@NH2112]

A great song to hear all 3 singing harmonies is the chanted intro in “The Revealing Science Of God.”

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

@@NH2112 Tales of Topographic Oceans! Epic stuff!

[@gerarddevine8651]

I’m 62 and have loved YES since high school in the mid 70’s. I lived in NYC and was able to see them on the rotating circular stage at Madison Square Garden. I loved your reaction. They are super talented ass kicking musicians!

[@phillyflyer12]

Yes also covered Simon and Garfunkel's 'America' in the way only Yes could. It's FIRE!

[@songsmithy07]

In my opinion, America is the better cover of the two

[@XanAxDdu]

america by paul simon also alone is wonderful, yes gave fun surfing with rock and prog blues. america by yes should belong to yes album as cover on stage, but it was recorded with sound produced for close to the edge

[@XanAxDdu]

@@songsmithy07 what the other one of the two ?

[@songsmithy07]

The other is "Every Little Thing She Does"

[@halweiss8671]

It's interesting in seeing the song through the eyes of foreigners and how they saw looking for America.

[@papunAlicea]

Thanks so much for share. Great song, performance and arrangement. YES… Virtuosos…Progresive… 1971.

[@robertjewell9727]

I believe that is Bill Bruford on drums.

[@Darkser37]

Yes he is, from the first album(1969) until 1972 (Close To The Edge)

[@jeffyoung9341]

Always preferred Bill’s jazz influences with YES…. But Alan was a great rock drummer! RIP Alan.

[@Kimo-gt6vs]

It’s a literal masterpiece. Greatest rock band ever. Genius. Magic.

[@barriereid9244]

I saw The Yes at The Apollo in Glasgow Scotland, doing this album in concert when I was 13. I took it with me into the Sahara on an MP3 where I lived for ten years. The nomad who heard this were stunned into silence and loved every note played, even though the speakers I had were tiny and tinny.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Tell us more !!! Yes...in the Sahara..??

[@arianmohlmann7548]

I am from that time. And indeed hard to compete this craftsmanship.

[@markdettra1794]

The reason the group YES was so incomparable , is : they were capable of playing things even more technically difficult than what they put out. They were rare talents as musicians.

I would say only comparable to ELP, also pro rock, but different style. I like both, anyway…!

[@danmedhurst]

yes were my dads favorite band.. he introduced me to them and i still remember beign sat in the car and listening to this song bouncing left to right... Seeing Rick in his cape surrounded by his keyboards.. or watching Jon Anderson just in his element makes me wonder what it would of been like to experience this music back when i was brand new.. Thank you for this video.

[@davmtu]

You could have a total YES Reaction channel and never get bored or run out of new discoveries. I discover new stuff everytime I listen to a song, even if I had heard it 100 times before, which I have for most Yes songs.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Way back in the early 70s the coolest guy in our school appeared one day with The Yes Album tucked under his arm . ( he had hippy parents ! ). Anyway The rest of us had never heard of Yes. When I asked about him who they were he gave me a pitying look but next day appeared with a cassette tape of the whole album which he gave to.me. . I took it home and YIND was the first track that came on.....I was stunned. It was like a revelation !! I'm NOT a Yes fanatic but this track is seared into my memories of that time and that place. As only a piece of music can be. So , thanks Doug Johnson. ! I don't know where you are now or how your later Life panned out but I owe you.....

[@NicknLex]

Wow what a great story! Thanks for sharing and what a cool guy Mr. Doug Johnson turned out to be - so nice that he shared the love of music with you!!

[@mickgrace2558]

67yrs old, and nothing today comes close to this. Now your ready for their OPUS. "Close to the Edge". Strap yourself in and go on the journey.

[@elizabethbrown6384]

The bass is, once again, a huge presence.

[@KawaTony1964]

I forgot how great this one is. It gets overshadowed by their bigger hits. And don't you always feel happy after listening to a Yes song? I do. And in this era, each Yes song was like 3 to 5 songs in one.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Same with Genesis. My God,were we blessed in that decade or what?

[@oldrock9641]

The Doors were really big and the Beatles were huge. There were all kinds of rumors about the Beatles. It was said Paul was dead and thats why he sang I am the Walrus, and there are flowers arranged like a left handed bass on the cover of Sgt. Pepper and paul is the only one barefoot on the cover of Abbey Road as supposedly people are buried without their shoes in Great Britain.

[@gregjones861]

The reason this is so much fun for many of us watching is two-fold: a) you both are bursting with the joy of discovery at all the things we did 50 years ago hearing this when it was new, and b) you have no IDEA how quickly this band developed over their next two albums - and we do! Get ready and fasten your seat belts!

[@kuhnhan]

I listened to this when it was new, but I envy you that you get to enjoy for the first time now. If it was great then, it's great now. Granted, you can't experience them live like I did back in the 70s. In that, I was very fortunate.

[@BenjWarrant]

For those who've missed it, Bill Bruford admitted that one of the major influences on this song was the theme tune to _Bonanza...!_

[@blbtube]

My favorite Yes song! It is so overwhelming! So many different parts. My fave is when Steve Howe hits the strings above the nut (13:07 on your video)! Every musician plays their own tune and they all mesh beautifully. Oh and Bill Brufordddddddddd! Chris Squire zooming in and out! The lyrics make no sense but I don't care!!! And the guitar riffs going back and forth in the headphones!!! I'm dizzy!! Steve Howe is sick! Love the sighs...haha! And the end is like the Dolby test in movie theaters! Haha! Tony Kaye on keyboards Pre-Wakeman. He is great on earlier songs/albums like No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Required but he doesn't have the range Rick Wakeman had esp. on Close to the Edge. Come to think of it And You and I is a close second to Yours is No Disgrace!

[@renaissancegardeningandcoo5759]

I found the YES Album in my older sister's vinyl collection when i was 14 (I am 55 now). I was listening to not so great music and by the time the album was over, I was a prog head. I was literally brought to tears by what I was hearing and had not yet had a transcendent experience with music, but this album did that for me.

[@mauriceforget7869]

In '71 I was 16, and yes is still the music I'm listening now, and gladly sharing with you young ones, and it keeps me alive.

[@steveaga4683]

My son is 34 and I exposed him to YES at a young age! They became his favourite band in his mid teens. I took him, on his request, to their 35th Anniversary World Tour in the early noughties! He loved it!

[@marlachristensen2076]

LoL! The two of yalls' expressions are my inner most feelings when I first heard this song off of the 'Yessongs' Live Album. It was the first Yes album I purchased when I was around the age of 13.

[@marlachristensen2076]

I find this so funny! @ 9:04 Like, the interaction first reactions between the two of you are almost precisely the same as mine upon my first listen. Actually, your interaction first reactions throughout this song are about the same as mine upon my first listen to this song quite a long time ago. Yeah, I believe I was thirteen years old at the time. There was a dude in my biology class in 7th grade of whom kept talking about the band yes and the album "Yessongs" and I decided to purchase it. His name was Mike McKeaver.

[@NicknLex]

It’s wonderful to share music with those who understand it the same way we do! Thanks for sharing it with us and for your support! Hope to see you around more! ❤️

[@markspooner1224]

One of my all time favourites and I couldn't have expected a better reaction. This was a real pleasure! The good period of Yes and Genesis (before their radio hit days) was not just great musicianship and songwriting but wonderful melodies. You just can't beat a great melody. Great work from you two today, thank you.

[@daryllarsen8858]

You guys get it about Yes. They ARE a feel good band. Even if you don't understand the lyrics, you just know they're spreading a feeling of hope and joy and FUN! Good on ya!

[@jimtatro6550]

I was lucky enough to see Yes live twice in the 80’s, both times they were incredible.🔥😎

[@progperljungman8218]

I was unfortunat enough to see Yes in '84... Then I saw them in 2003 and 2004 - something COMPLETELY different. No, but seriously, got nothing against 80's Yes really, but them going back to their roots (with a classical line-up) was a completely different experience 😍 (to me personally)

[@phillyflyer12]

Saw them in 1978 in Frankfurt. What a show.

[@vicprovost2561]

Saw them 4 times in the 70s, twice with Rick Wakemen, once with Tony Kaye and once with Pat Moraz. Kings of the keyboards all! Masterful band.

[@mackeymintle66]

Cobo hall or Joe Louis arena?? …and Pine knob.😎🤓

[@Jay.McCarty]

@@mackeymintle66 Fort Wyoming (Lamar Park). A strange, strange, venue.

[@garry56AB]

Back in the 70's I would go and see Yes whenever they came to my city which was usually rwice a year. You would leave a concert with your ears buzzing, your heart lifted and a grin from ear to ear! Great days.

[@georgeedward1226]

I was lucky enough to hear this song played live in concert by Yes at Madison Square Garden back in tbe late 70s. It's good to see people still appreciate thus music. There is nobody making this kind of music today as far as I can tell.

[@melanieshannon122]

Every musician is fine! There are no studio tricks! At 17, it was great to hear that the fkd up world was not your fault!

[@mikelesh6658]

I think you guys would also appreciate the song Roundabout

[@michelemichele3375]

It’s coming. Eventually. Thanks 🤪💜

[@douglennon9133]

Always had a fondness for side six of the triple live album Yessongs which has the two tracks Yours Is No Disgrace followed by Starship Trooper, cannot get any better than that.

[@chrisnewton5126]

Class of '78 here. Yes, Genesis. & PF were like a Prog Rock trinity my entire youth.

[@ronwilliams6565]

Nick that was the late fantastic bassist Chris Squire who was harmonizing with Jon Anderson.They were one of premier progressive rock bands of the 70s.Love yalls reaction.....rock on..

[@dennispope1355]

I was born in 1955 and I DO feel lucky. You are also correct when you mention our disappointment in the later decades. I purchased around 1000 records between 1972 and 1980 (some were used). Over the twenty twenty years, I bought probably less then 50 albums. Not only was there less innovative music being produced, but the good stuff that was there got harder to find. Rock magazines and radio had moved on looking for the next "trend" and unfortunately, imaginative, intricate music began to take a bach seat to hot formulaic cookie cutter 3 to 5 min dance numbers and relatively easy to absorb sugary ballads. Not that there isn't some that were quite fine, but variation was becoming a bad thing in the music from the mid 80s on.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Same story here, tho I didn't have the ££ for 1,000 LPs - but buying petered out in the 80/90's... I thought good music and prog was dead. But it was still alive in the US, not the UK. Was searching for good music on the web c. 2010 and came across Mike Ostrich's "Prog Scape Radio" - a 3hr podcast showcasing major prog talent - and I didn't know 1/2 the bands! Yes, Pink Floyd, ELP etc there.. but so were Spock's Beard, Anthrax, Haji's Kitchen and 101 others. Mike still runs PS Radio as a monthly web podcast - lots of new stuff there and it's quality! For example, Radio Massacre International "Bettr Days" - a Syd Barrett tribute track (a new, Meddle-like might have been) through to Haji's Kitchen "Define the Lie" and much more. My intro to Kevin Gilbert! Well done Nick & Lex! More Yes to come I expect. If no-one has mentioned "Sound Chaser" that very much needs to go on the to-play list... :)

[@mattchamblee3543]

Every time I listen now (and I have listened about 40 years to Yes) to this song I can’t help but be mind-f’ed by the bass. The bass. It is so sublime.

[@scottcortmeister4164]

My favorite music reactors, (that doesn't do you two justice) reacting to one of my favorite songs. It's so awesome to hear these remastered versions with you two and relive it for the first time. I find that as an older YES fan, the songs seem take on a deeper meaning with each passing decade. Thank you again for taking us on your musical journey.

[@k_spats]

*THIS.* ⬆️⬆️⬆️

[@yes_head]

Jon Anderson and Chris Squire's original manifesto for Yes was to combine excellent instrumental playing with excellent vocals, which made sense given their early influences were The Who, Vanilla Fudge, Simon and Garfunkle and The Fifth Dimension. But Yes brought much more into their music than most other rock bands of their time, including use of harmony and counterpoint. These are classical ideas that Yes were heavily interested in without actually trying to mimic classical music like some other prog bands of the day (ELP, etc.) Plus, they approached arranging their longer songs like classical composers, which is why starting on this album you see some songs broken into suite-like sections. All of these things give their songs great replay value, because you can approach listening to them from many different vantage points and always find something interesting.

[@curtismapman]

Thank you for posting this reaction video. I'm 69 so I was 19 when I bought this album (on 8-track - ask your parents) and saw Yes the next year performing most of this album. I was also into Genesis and other prog bands from that era. It's wonderful to know this music being embraced and appreciated by people your age. And thanks for playing the Steven Wilson remix. There is detail in the music that comes through that's missed in the original mix. Every generation deserves their own music and I won't criticize anyone's tastes but that was a different era. The proliferation of digital media coupled with the fragmentation of people's time make it very difficult to hold a listener's attention more than a few minutes. There is still music like this being released in the new century...Tool (Pneuma), Nightwish (The Greatest Show on Earth), Therion (Adulruna Rediviva), Dream Theater (Octavarium) to name a few...but it's hard to find it if you don't have someone to lead you there. My vote for most progressive band from the 70s is Gentle Giant. Check our "The Runaway" from In a Glass House. My vote for best Yes song, and it's more like a symphony, is "Gates of Delirium" from Relayer. I just discovered your channel so I'll be checking out other reactions. Thanks again.

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

4:27 Nice, but Chris Squire always played with a pick (plectrum to us in the UK) lol A ridiculously low action, loads of fret buzz, bright roundwound strings, throw out the rules etc. No wonder the guy is a bass guitar GOD. Great video, guys. Loved your reactions.

[@frankbarnwell____]

and that bass we all love

[@peterstoneham9871]

I was nineteen years old when this was released. As a very good drummer this just blew me away.... many years and many vinyl Yes records later this is my favourite.

[@smitch1558]

Was fortunate to see them in concert seven times (ditto Genesis).

[@raiderfan346]

What a great track from a talent laden band. They really know how to take you on a musical journey.

[@IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony]

I wore the record out in 1971 playing the last 30 seconds of this song over and over.

[@siskokidd]

Want even more perfection? Listen to their Yessongs version of this track to hear how they performed it live not long after this track was recorded. It's insane how amazing it sounds live. Most of their early tracks are stunning with how they pull it off so masterfully in a live setting. Howe is especially awe inspiring.

[@stanjohnson5767]

It's almost hard to believe that it's just Steve playing, and not 2 or 3 guitarists. He was on 🔥

[@neilvines8821]

One of my favorite bands...glad you guys appreciate them as much as we do :)

[@franksanchez45]

This sounds as fresh as when I first heard it in the early 70"s, Yes music is story telling music. I always said Yes are the Tolkien's of rock music

[@markviereck4547]

My favorite band of all time.. I’ve seen them 37 times. Met all the guys, autographs etc.

[@firstfreonwarrior]

We were so lucky to grow up with this wonderful music, really glad you love it too! Quite emotional actually.

[@kenmathis9380]

I just ran across y'all's channel (yes, I'm from Texas) and I've spent a big chunk of today listening to your reactions to Yes songs. And what a treat it has been! I remember when I first heard Roundabout on the bus radio on my way to Junior High. Changed my life. I've been a big fan ever since. Anyway, it has been heartwarming to see you "youngsters" discovering some of the most awe-inspiring music on the planet. Keep up the great ( & charming) work. You have a new subscriber!

[@j.c.a2872]

Now for the ultimate Yes song: Close to the edge !!!!!!

[@tallykev6608]

For me, Close to the Edge is the pinnacle of prog rock.

[@marguskiis7711]

OMG the CTE fans again here

[@fredroderick4905]

They recorded Close to the Edge without anything written down

[@randyzeitman1354]

@@marguskiis7711 It’s not in the top 25 of the pinnacle prog rock. Close to the edge has to be in the top 10.

[@randyzeitman1354]

America is better than close to the edge.

[@kennethmarshall306]

Goosebumps from this music

[@grahammitchell4142]

Your comments about this particular piece of music being 50 years old, are spot-on. And I consider myself to be 'extremely fortunate' to have been born in 1947, and witnessed first-hand the birth of what is referred to as the 'prog-rock' era. And believe me when I say, that it was so SO much MORE than everything that's written about it. Living in the city of Bristol, UK, and coming from a musically active family, I played (Bass Guitar/Vocals) in a local band (Chequers), we were lucky to have been supporting acts to some of what are now 'big names' (The Who, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson & Miracles, Ike & Tina Turner, Sam & Dave, Small Faces, Yardbirds, Byrds, Supertramp, Focus, John Mayal's Bluesbreakers, Colin Bluntstone, The Nice... etc, etc). Throughout the 70's, I was to see concerts with the exciting new bands like Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, ELP, Cream, Led Zeppelin, and countless others who brought a completely new momentum to music. They were without doubt, good times... and it's really nice to reminisce and look back on an era that was so exciting musically. GJ

[@stanleymerritt4722]

One of my most favorite reactions to my favorite band ever.

[@rogerpitcher6540]

In 1971 if I was listening to music that was 50 years old it would have Alexander’s Ragtime Band. I saw Yes in1974 at Madison Square Garden. They played all of Close to the Edge, took a break then came back and played all 4 sides of their new album Tales From Topographic Oceans. Wow.

[@michelemichele3375]

Hahahaha. Iconic comment. Thanks 🤪

[@alanmcbeth5801]

I feel like I have gone back to 1971 again - goosebumps on by back - well done for trying this - it gets even better in 1972 ....

[@tcanfield]

I was lucky to see them as a youngster of 16. There was no problem snaking thru the crowd to the front and center and witnessing up close such a powerful tidal wave of music. 72’ was an amazing year for rock.

[@joeyblowey123456]

I saw Yes opening night of the Union tour . They opened the show with this song. What a great concert. One of my all time favorite Yes songs.

[@jasonallen5318]

Yes is the most quintessential Prog band to ever exist. And this is coming from someone who was late to the Yes party, who also loves Rush, Genesis, Floyd, Jethro Tull, Kansas, Styx, ELP, Camel, King Crimson, as well as newer prog metal bands such as Dream Theater, Opeth, Tool, Haken, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree, etc. Keep up the great reactions guys!

[@flowersnyams]

Van Der Graaf Generator. and Gentle Giant need adding to any Prog band list

[@mvunit3]

You are representing EVERYTHING I listen to :). . . . . and more.

[@nicksykes4575]

@@flowersnyams And Wishbone Ash

[@stanschrimsher3013]

Jason, great list... Your recall immediately reminded me of Edgar Winter-Frankenstein. I would definitely like to see their reaction to the live version.

[@mikebyrne3682]

Emerson Lake and Palmer just CANNOT be left out, they started Prog Rock

[@allanmartin1005]

Lex I have been on this ride for over 50 years, like many others. There is a track I would like to suggest you listen to, when I can work out how to leave it. Great show Guys.x

[@anahatatutu]

Sounds BETTER than music from right now. Their overall mastery has never been matched. Bands play faster, harder, with more technique, blah blah, but the compositional and aesthetic completion and organic quality of their work still rules.

[@tixximmi1]

Heck, that's what I say about Zappa.

[@ottonormalverbrauch3794]

@@tixximmi1 I'd say both is true but I feel Yes is more a case of symbiosis where Zappa was more of a musical master puppeteer with master puppets.

[@allanmartin1005]

Hi guys, came across your reaction for The YES Album. Over 50 years ago my neighbour knocked on my door and said "you have to listen to this", from that moment my whole world, musically changed. Next day went out and got my own copy plus their first two albums, been to see them more time's that I care to remember, T shirts (most of which don't fit anymore but are treasured). Just listening to "Yours is no Disgrace", I still after over 50 years still get that buzz I first got then. Great show, shall check more of your reactions.