PERMANENTLY HOOKED!! YES - STARSHIP TROOPER REACTION 🚀💫

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[@jimdartouzos2127]

In my opinion. ...one of the best songs ever.

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@TheanswerzYES]

51 years ago and holds up as bad ass progressive rock.

[@michaelinnj7439]

I’ve been listening to this song and enjoying it for decades but it’s a particular thrill to see a young person experiencing it and appreciating it for the first time. We could just listen to the studio version again, but this is why reactions are so great.

[@jaxonfreeman1756]

Yeah man. I'm overjoyed that young people are finally discovering these amazing artists. They are the Mozart's and Bach's of our time right under their noses.

[@davidforget6906]

Yes. I like seeing that too. 58 years old now.

[@davidforget6906]

​@@jaxonfreeman1756Yes, of course. I sometimes wish I am older than 58 so I seen Yes before 1986

[@markgulbranson7518]

Imagine being so incredibly good you had to create a new genre in order to express yourself

[@blondelebanese9922]

You are the ONLY reacter who has gotten up and MOVED to the music! My heart burst into joy when you did that, luv. It’s what I do also, when I hear such powerful notes, lyrics, sounds….I cannot stop myself from getting up and letting the music go deep into my soul. You’ve made this old hippie chick so happy!!🥰❤️ Peace and Love

[@wastedlife68]

Yes! Said perfectly!

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Remember listening to YES while under the fun influence of LSD 🤯☺️

[@michelleangers342]

I've loved progressive rock since I was 13 and now I'm 62 and I still do. Yes is my absolute favorite. I've never heard another group come even close to the creativity and musicianship that they have.❤ Your reaction was awesome and I was doing the same thing!

[@greglange7047]

You get it brother, Yes is one of the best bands to come out of the late 60's and hit their peak in the early 70's.. and still around today. timeless stuff..

[@lunarvision]

Hellz yeah, brothers get this!! And I absolutely LOVE IT!!

[@davidbarker77]

This was one of the first Yes songs I heard, , almost 50 years ago and I still love it. It was fun watching you enjoy it.

[@lunarvision]

Me too (but not 50 years ago). Blew my young mind.

[@hardboiledharry4061]

This album, The Yes Album and the following 2 albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge are the holy trinity of Yes and cemented them as legends and were all done in less than a 2 year period, 1971-1972, listen to them, all of it. As a side note you won't find a band that has had so many line up changes over the years and a look at the Wikipedia page will confirm this, Chris Squire (RIP) is the only constant thorough the history, this song was frequently used as a the show closer and they rocked it live.

[@michaelyork4554]

I remember like it was Yesterday, almost 50 years ago, 12 years old, Mom, and Dad, and my older brother gone somewhere, and I went into my brothers room, to look at all his albums, and first found Fragile, then The Yes Album, then Close To The Edge, and I proceeded to turn the house into one Huge Speaker for the entire neighborhood, I never got any complaint, and my parents, and brother, did not know that my young ears, had just been blessed to hear the most Epic music of all time. My brother still has that Yamaha CR 2020 Receiver, and Turntable, and Klipsch speakers. Massive system, massive sound, a seriously profound moment in my life.

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

I love this story.

[@stevedotwood]

The whole album is amazing, all gems. "Yours Is No Disgrace" will blow you away like this one

[@Darkser37]

He would probably litteraly just fly away of his house with this one lmao

[@legolite45]

My favorite Yes song. Very glad I got to see them 11 times

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I listens to this songs many time. Is good!

[@stevedotwood]

@@Darkser37 come here Toto

[@melissazed3055]

This song is a spiritual experience for me, every single time. I think you felt that

[@jonhoward4884]

1971..........FANTASTIC year in music.

[@fd1930]

Said it before bro, it’s like watching the teenage me discovering all this fantastic music😎 It’s been the soundtrack to my life and it’s great to see that it still invokes such a strong reaction in people today Great stuff Pope! Watching reactions is a new thing for me and I’m so enjoying your journey 👍

[@rpminc1974]

The build up at the end of the song still gives me chills !!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

5:30 -- Bassist Chris Squire's voice comes to the fore here, as it does in the middle sections of "South Side of the Sky" and "Close to the Edge." I love Chris' voice, which is one reason why I love listening to his solo album "Fish Out Of Water" so much. He was always an invaluable augmentation to Jon Anderson's lead vocals.

[@sigil5772]

I just LOVE watching your reactions to Yes music as you are holistically, musically WISE. You FEEL it in your heart, in your body, you UNDERSTAND it with your mind, you are TRANSPORTED in your spirit. May you continue forever

[@marysweeney7370]

Yes was played on rock radio all the time. I never owned an album, yet I know so many of their songs,. All from play on the radio. I wanted to let you know this, because it is important when listening today to it, that you consider that this type of progressive music was played, and was popular. Also, some of Yes' longer songs were played too. Can you imagine audiences of today - like your average radio listening person, listening to something like Yes? I know my attention span has shortened! But it is worth hearing their catalogue and gaining an appreciation for their work.

[@gelsol]

Love Bill Bruford's drumming on this. Chill and funky.

[@alanweissaltz1882]

Thank you long lost brother of mine for bringing tears to this old man's eyes YES INDEED 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@frankmonrouzeau5633]

Hello Pope, I am a 65 y/o man and I have been listening to this music for more than 50 years. It's so nice to see a young person appreciate the incredible music this group makes. May I suggest you listen to Endless Dream and Close to the Edge to name a few. Your reaction make my day.

[@Scatherfirst]

I happened to see, just by dumb luck really, Yes's first North American concert. Yes was touring the Yes Album and were the opening act for two other bands. This song, I remember vividly. The crowd went wild for it, despite the fact that the album had been on sale in my town for less than a week and really, no one knew who they were. When their set ended they got another standing O and did an encore, almost unheard of for a band, especially for one 3rd on a bill, featuring Alice Cooper (touring Love it to Death) and Black Sabbath (touring Paranoid).

[@retromom5421]

Really cool, but what a strange lineup to add Yes to Black Sabbath and Cooper.

[@roxannerolle1319]

Your seat-clearing reaction was so absolutely perfect! I cheered out loud, and it was a JOY!

[@kathyedleman633]

Still one of my favorite song from Yes. That outro still gives me goosebumps till this day.

[@frmarkvanwassenhove3937]

I have been rocking with YES for 50+ years. Now I'm an old 64 year old guy and I still think that YES with its classic line-up (Anderson, Howe, Squire, White, and Wakeman) was the greatest band ever. I love watching your videos with your deep appreciation of their music. MANY thanks for the treat. And yes, "Close to the Edge" is perhaps the best ever!

[@maingeemutt1668]

Not a knock on Alan White but I prefer Bill Bruford on drums.

[@rdrummer322]

I"m 73. I was 20 when I spent $3.29 for this album. Only one other person I knew listened to this kind of music, and I'm forever thankful. In 1976 I was lucky enough to play drums in Orange County California in a YES copy band. This was one of our songs. We were competing against disco. We lost.

[@ruthannvondembach-stepanek986]

I'm thrilled to see and hear your reactions to Yes. You're correct, there is no one even close to making music like this today. I really think they'll be played for hundreds of years. The Prog Beethovens of the 1970s+. Putting out music and touring, in various iterations, until today. You get it.

[@tonysimmons5729]

From Rush to Prince, they influenced everyone💫

[@ezioauditore3128]

Loneliness is a power that we possess to give or take away forever. Very true. Glad you enjoyed this classic.

[@monicanapieralski8620]

I was blessed to see them in 1978 in Hollywood Florida. I was 12 and loved YES because I had older siblings that played close to the edge- every morning. It was phenomenal. They still are my favorite band and I’m 56!

[@mrwiffler9942]

Your reaction to the last bit, Würm is exactly how you're supposed to react. When I was 14 it blew my stinkin' head off too. Yer a good man mr Pope.

[@uuunderground]

I used to groove exactly the way you did here when jamming this song full blast 40 years ago. Seeing you discover and so fully enter these songs gives me great joy. Thanks for your completely uninhibited, free reactions.

[@tonyg1951]

Nobody is doing it like Yes, not now not then and this will be played in decades to come. Timeless, original, moving, creative and artistic. The musicians will pass but their music will stay forever

[@groovecouple4644]

Love seeing you young cats grooving to the music of decades past

[@davidboivin7996]

50 years ago hard rock, metal and prog rock ruled the land and dinosaurs like us rejoiced. 😎

[@jstock2317]

yes is that good. they have a looooot of amazing stuff

[@terfteeps]

Man I wish I had a friend like you to play all my old vinyl with! Takes me back to wonderful youthful memories ❤

[@your_local_dummy4137]

This is yet another great Yes tune from the greatest group of musicians ever. I have really loved this song for 50 years now. My friend wait till you try the Starship Trouper version on YesSongs. That live version is even better so much energy, interplay, enhancement and extension. Yes were perfection in the studio but live they were absolute wizards, note perfect, amazing timing and really engaged with the audience. My friend take the journey. Great reaction you react like we did, I was hooked on this song nearly 50 year ago and am still hooked.

[@brianparker663]

Cripes! A reactor who understands and reacts with true emotion - I have subscribed. Good work!

[@jameskennedy721]

A great space for the band to show off - each member has their moment to dazzle the audience .

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

We didn't just dance to this music. We smoked to it too!

[@billhorstkamp98]

The best Prog rock band ever! Great live band too . Although they have had many lineups this one with John Anderson, Steve Howe, Christopher Squire, Tony K, and Bill Bruford was my favorite. I really enjoy your show, keep it up Pope

[@michiganjfrog366]

I truly appreciate your reaction... I don't want to say that this is my favorite YES song.... But I think it is 😁

[@zoniekat]

Your reaction are my favorites.♥️ The way you appreciate, and experience joy when you hear great music, makes me so happy. I feel it with you. I have a friend who is very musical - Im sharing you with him, and everyone i can. Yes, are so far above most groups. I really hope music just as good comes your way. Remember that we had to wait to hear our songs on the radio. Buy them on vinyl and 45's. 😄

[@debrabrabenec3731]

You got it- NEVER boring!! These are some of the most creative and talented musicians of their time and I am blessed to have grown up listening to them and seeing them live! When you listen again, 16 beats before the guitar solos near the end, listen for the drummer double-timing on that bass drum! It always sends me chills after the huge build up until then, culminating in the ecstatic guitar solos! Enjoy the Yes trip- it's a stellar one!! 🎵❤️🎵

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. There is something mystical magical almost soul rendering to Yes. If I may suggest a Yes jam called Release Release from the Tormato album, which by the way is all songs under 8min. I saw Squire and his band 36 times. Cool eh!

[@ernestosangiacomo2634]

"...something mystical magical almost soul rendering..." Spot on!

[@ouroborosnagyok9306]

Heart Of The Sunrise another classic by them

[@MrHisperia2001]

Great reaction to the GREAT YES bro ❤️💫☝️

[@JJ8KK]

*Starship Trooper* was the first song I heard on the radio by YES as a senior in high school that completely blew my mind. I had to go out and buy the album & went to see them in concert at the first opportunity. It was at that concert that I heard *Close To The Edge* for the first time & became a completely infatuated fan for the next few decades. Your reaction shows that _even today_ what YES produced back then is the Best Music that music lovers _today_ are hearing for the first time. That's really saying something for this truly unique musical Phenomenon that came together in 1968. SMH in wonder...

[@dipaknadkarni62]

3 songs in one. Love your reaction. These songs are over 50 years old. Our younger generation has absolute great taste in music. At the age of 62 I heard so many of these songs as a teenager. Keep up the great work.

[@scherado01]

I disagree that it's three songs in one. That implies that they can stand alone. That's not the case here. They are related movements. Just my opinion.

[@bonedoggie8210]

I dearly love your reaction to Close to the Edge every time you even mention it...I feel the same way and I've been listening to this band for 50+ years...LOL...this one is one of my favs...now you lnow why...they're just too much fun!

[@dolfinpt]

I’ve seen Yes Many times in concert. Front row for many-but Man is it heard to sit still!

[@clutchgolf]

So cool to watch the younger generation enjoy and appreciate this music. It warms my heart to see you get taken away by this spiritual piece of art.

[@kellydelay18]

Heart of the sunrise

[@YoCraps-og4kt]

The "outro" of this song has been kicking my ass for 45 years now. If I'm lucky enough, I welcome 30 more years of it.

[@anahatatutu]

And just like that, I'm back to see this hit you. Great to see Wurm (the long outro) take you through the portal. No, I don't think this stuff can happen again. Life was more organic and so was the music. I DO think there is really good stuff coming out, but not with this feel and not everybody is hearing it like we did back then.

[@tomlewis2575]

I've just gotten into reaction videos for my favorite artists and songs. You by far get Yes the best out of everyone I've seen so far. I can't wait to dig into your collection to see what else you think of other songs. Great job expressing your feelings, that's what we're here for!

[@POPE.]

welcome!

[@powellpatterson4928]

I love seeing young people discovering the music I grew up with. the pool is so deep. I would recommend exploring Old Motown . Diana Ross/Supremes , Temptations , tops , smokey , Marvin. We were stinkin rich in music. A real blessing.

[@byronmitchell3784]

YES, "STARSHIP TROOPER "... ONE OF 70's GREAT ROCK BANDS... VOCALIST Jon Anderson, Bassist Chris Squire, Guitarist Steve Howe, Drummer Bill Buford, Keyboardist Tony Kay... Fell into the abyss of YESSONGS.. AT AGE 14 AND I HAVEN'T LOOKED BACK..songs from Albums. "90125", "BIG GENERATOR", "THE YES ALBUM" "FRAGILE", "CLOSE TOO THE EDGE"...

[@crowleybo]

The entire album......masterpiece.

[@Harromuso]

Your reactions are bloody priceless! To see someone feel the music as music should be felt, as a musician and a listener, is joyful. Keep it up my man and enjoy what's out there. Maybe you wanna hear one of my songs one day

[@user-fh6zi5yf3e]

It's always hard to pick a favorite Yes (or Genesis) song, but this is probably mine. The outtro alone blows me away every single time.

[@Brian_B505]

Man, thank you for that, watching your reaction is like hearing it again for the first time, and that is a real gift. This might be my favorite in their whole catalogue. There are lots of bands that were influenced by Yes, most of which don't clome close, but the two bands that do are Rush (2nd wave prog) and Dream Theater ( 3rd wave prog). DT is way more metal though. Rush was more like Zepplin in the beginning, and gradually became more prog over time. Both bands were heavoly influenced, by Yes, but they each do their own thing. Yes was lightning in a bottle and will never be replicated, ever. Glad you found 'em! As for Rush and Dream Theater: maybe start by looking up Xanadu by Rush (preferably the Exit..Stage Left live version), and Learning To Live by Dream Theater, off the Images and Words album.

[@fredtello]

when God allows you to get a glimpse of him he always looks good

[@barriereid9244]

Bill Bruford was my inspiration to become a drummer. I did not care a damn about my neighbours when drumming along to this and other tracks.

[@markmiller3101]

As another Yes suggestion. If you want to get into some deep cuts listen to anything from “Tales From Topographic Oceans” One of my favorites is “Ritual”. That album is for the serious prog-rock listeners. It’s some of the most beautiful music you”ll ever hear. Let that sh*t just flow over you man!

[@josephcostanzo2159]

48 years ago I had the same experience this cat is having.....welcome to the yes club my friend!

[@sunnyd4734]

1971. I was 6 years old when this masterpiece was released.

[@bgray625]

Yup, pure eargasm. At 6:50 they arrive at the alien planet. They proceed to take themselves a leisurely stroll, just checking out the scene, spreading the vibe "we come in peace, baby"

[@josephjones328]

Being as these songs are over 50 years old, I've yet to see anyone cover a single yes song successfully. Yes is almost its own genre in a way. As a guitarist , I used to pick up a lick or two but good God I could never keep up . Good work sir thanks.

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

The Band Geeks do a pretty damn good job, if you ask me!

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Love this song by Yes.....Gotta Love your Reaction too Bro....This is Awesomeness man.

[@phase2dennismcgranry771]

No No one comes close to this Now!!! Maybe no one ever will, again!

[@markmiller3101]

Try “And You and I” from the Close to the Edge album. Another masterpiece from a whole list of masterpieces from Yes. I LOVE your YES reactions! Yes they are that good. Remember….these guys were in their 20’s at the time, that alone is amazing! NOBODY makes music like this anymore, it’s timeless! You have a lot to learn and listen to when it comes to this band, enjoy the ride my friend.

[@richardmodglin3900]

Saw YES 6 times and 4 of those 6 shows were just over the top incredible and the other 2 were good..... but the venue matters. My first concert was at the Forum in 1976 and I will NEVER forget what I saw and heard! Magical and majestic is how I'd describe that performance. I really do wish you could have been along for one to witness what words cannot convey. Great reaction! Great reaction!

[@scottbrown5818]

I totally feel you. I get it! You want the song to never end. You get so wrapped up in it. Just be happy to experience this. So many people are missing out. We shared this Bro. We get it. You appreciate the beauty of this moment in time. Just beautiful man. I liked, I subscribed. All in. You feel it. Blew my mind.

[@shimwooley]

One of the best songs they ever wrote !

[@pianocovers4227]

Ha Nyco !! 🤩You're hooked ! And that's not finished ! 👍

[@Kimo-gt6vs]

Yes is the greatest band if all time. Some others with some songs with a sumilar complex approach: Beatles, Rush, ELP, Kansas, some Styx, Pink Floyd but a different vibe, and ine recent song by Coldplay. I WISH I knew of another band in Yes's level.

[@markphillips8554]

So glad you found this. Yours forever now. Pass it down to the young ones....

[@joebarrera9741]

Beautiful great to you enjoying son YES ..

[@lemonmoon9502]

Fantastic reaction you really move with your heart and soul...splendid!

[@ShiverHinge]

It simply kicks ass.

[@TheGreatGig73]

Yes does not record songs, they record art

[@rodneystumphf9296]

So much awesome music back then. So many different kinds of great music. Prog Rock, Metal, Pop Rock, Acid Rock along with other great music such as Motown R&B. Don't forgot Marvin, Temp, Tops, Oh my God Stevie Wonder, pure genius! The great voices going on at the same time such as Carpenters. We haven't even mentioned the great Canadian singers, writers and musicians such as Burton and Randy of Guess Who, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell then Rush who were so impressed with Yes that they emulated them and then Geddy inducted Yes into R&R hall of Fame then played the part of his mentor Chris Squire on Roundabout. Last but never least was Mahavishvu Orchestra, Weather Report and Return to Forever which was Fusion at its finest. Steely Dan in there own category who never made a bad song let alone average album!! Katy Lied Pretzel Logic can't but a Thrill. AJA, Royal Scam, should I continue? You get the picture! My two Favs will always be Tull and Yes. Seen Tull 5/6 times and Yes at least six. We had more great bands in 70's than there are decent songs now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its all about talent and style and we had it in spades!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have just begun your journey. Problem is what to follow with as far as a band you have started with the best. Hard act to follow! Oh well you're young!!

[@retromom5421]

I remember listening to this on my solid wood Polk speakers, hung 7 feet off the ground and spaced 8 feet apart. Having my Dad bang on the door, "Turn that Down!" The best! Pope, you gotta take off those little buds and get the best over the head, noise canceling headphones if you can't get some amazing speakers to hang up for the BEST WAY TO LISTEN TO YES.

[@scherado01]

You are so right. The buds and digital mode are a disaster with respect to the way the song is meant to be heard. Floor speakers are my preferred.

[@159awi]

Even the live version of this is stellar!

[@loveller6]

Loved your reaction and agree completely! Listening to it buzzed is even better!

[@tekay44]

the musicianship of these guys is off the effen chain.

[@jkovert]

I been listening to YES since I was 12, and even today I listen to them and say "WHAT DID I JUST HEAR?"

[@jeffschielka7845]

Forever YES!!!😎

[@norahdenovan8658]

You are so right, god were we lucky to grow up with this ❤

[@f4phantom89]

You should watch the live renditions of these to truly appreciate the greatness of the musicians!! Such talent has to be seen to be truly appreciated.

[@stvbrsn]

I’m sure that plenty of people were influenced… they tried and failed! Only a rare blend (several really, Yes had a number of different, worthy lineups over the years) of talent and inspiration can produce music like this. Awesome reaction, dude!

[@anthonyhedberg6471]

I'm not sure if you'll ever see this Pope, but I feel I have to tell you...this, THIS is the best reaction to any Yes song (or any other, for that matter), that I have ever seen. This is the reason that I subscribed to your channel. This is the reason I believe that there is still hope for mankind. You feel the music in much the same way that I do, the same way that I did when I first heard this incredible musical masterpiece. Thank you...thanks a lot. ✌😎

[@dc2694]

I love your reactions. I see I'm a couple of years late here, but that doesn't matter--yes is just as good today as they were a couple of years ago; glad to be following you.

[@neshobanakni]

That song rocks so darn hard... Why does no one attempt Prog Rock anymore?

[@groovecouple4644]

The reverb on that bass is killer

[@DaveColli]

You're a cool dude. Great seeing your reaction. Glad you like this track so much. I'm just such a massive Yes fan and have been for over 50 years.

[@martinellis7156]

It's great to see you enjoy the music I've been listening to since I was a teenager. I guess the word "timeless" just about covers it, but other words like "astonishing", "transcendent" and "life affirming" are just as fitting. Please continue to explore the music from this era because there are a lot of other great bands to visit and appreciate. More power to you sir.

[@holysmokes5817]

Flashback hard...Nevada desert, clear, warm night ~ midnight. 500 mics LSD.... Another dose please... Cheers!