THEY CRUSHED THIS!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING YES - Owner Of A Lonely Heart REACTION

[@bbiermanster]

Both the greatest, and most underrated, band ever. Owner of a Lonely Heart came out in 1983, and Yes had been around for almost 15 years when they released it. Go back to 1971 and do Roundabout.

[@matthewteague623]

I do prefer Rush over Yes. But Yes is freakin' AMAZING, and is very true Rush would not have been without Yes.

[@rickbrewer1419]

YES, Asia and ELP all play that amazing progressive rock! Try an Asia tune or ELP (Emerson, Lake and Palmer

[@MJM5577]

Yes definitely do roundabout

[@chrissilverhand1]

I don't think Yes were ever underrated.

[@eddelooze8860]

@@rickbrewer1419 a lot of crossover members in those bands. But YES is the best.

[@rogerdaly6326]

J & Amber you've got to remember that all music videos were not literal reflections of the song lyrics. At the height of MTV record labels were hiring directors that did nothing but music videos. Some of these directors would make some pretty advante gard videos that had nothing to do with the actual song. The record labels would give them a good size budget to use & i'm guessing they went a little wild with the visuals to spend that budget. Steve Perry's video for "Oh , Sherrie" parodies the concept where the video director wants the video to be this big medieval wedding scene & Steve Perry wants nothing to do with it. Don't over think or try to find any profound wisdom in most music videos from the 80's or early 90's cause some of them were pretty left field high art concepts.

[@Ken-sc3gx]

Exactly. 100% correct. The MUSIC was more important, anyway. MTV was cute, for a while. Video never killed the radio star, no matter how hard it tried.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Just checked out Perry's video. Good call! Already liked the song, but the video was pretty entertaining as well.

[@dphalanx7465]

This is "high end art concept" but there is symbolism that connect to the lyrics and advance a plot, so it's not utterly abstract.

[@rogerdaly6326]

@@dphalanx7465 But sadly there are 24 different versions of the video for this song. If it takes that many , thats way too many to get lyrical context explained.

[@gylesm8842]

Was never a fan of 80’s music videos or MTV in general. Love Yes though!!!

[@davparksoh]

The video makes total sense with the song - I think the main troubled guy in the vid was starting to disconnect from his reality, and starting to 'see' other people for what they were inside - like what was inside their souls (snake, bird, lizard, etc.) which is symbolism for different traits in people's personalities & integrity... or lack there of. In the end on the rooftop, he saw the groups' symbolized beings, and couldn't understand it - leaping off and letting his soul escape as the bird. Then at the end, he realizes not to 'go with the flow' or herd mentality, and decides to change direction and find his own way - he's alone, but he needs to be true to himself - it's brilliant symbolism if you think about it. Yes (Pink Floyd too) is very critical of mainstream society in this song - their songs are like thought provoking poems - an amazing group! Now try Cinema/Leave It.

[@redfullpack]

the storyline is very similar to the MATRIX movie. In fact the video release is way before the movie

[@michaeladams9250]

You're dead on

[@TimeVextorX]

​@@redfullpackYup a book written by Sophia Stewart.

[@jeremyarrington9427]

great interpretation

[@jamieclaire6231]

Chris Squire (RIP) was one of the greatest bassists ever. Seeing & hearing him in person was the best part of a YES concert. (Jon Anderson's vocals were pretty good too!) His riffs would literally vibrate the entire building & you could actually feel him playing. Listen to "Roundabout", you'll definitely be a YES fan after that one.

[@vince4871]

What about Rick Wakeman? One of the greatest keyboardist ever!!!

[@kayables5146]

He was fantastic! Looked like he was floating when I saw him…

[@wojtek1274]

Seconded.

[@KenOtwell]

Now that you've dipped your toes in YES - it's time for ROUNDABOUT. Their biggest hit ever.

[@colibri1]

Yes, early seventies Yes like "Roundabout" and "I've Seen All Good People" is the best Yes. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" from 1983 sounds really eighties; it's good but very eighties.

[@jameskasson8484]

Actually roundabout hit number 10 on the Billboard charts while Owner of a Lonely Heart hit number one.

[@jamessugg7061]

My intro to Yes. What a glorious night that was!!!

[@fordp69]

This was a strange way to introduce them to Yes, but Roundabout is perfect for the next one. I remember seeing this video and say "Yes is back!"

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Like Pink Floyd, Yes is a very deep rabbit hole. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" is one of their few songs I actually don't care for.

[@gregwatson3300]

"Roundabout" by Yes is a masterpiece. You won't be disappointed.

[@jeaninemendel5767]

Best song!!!

[@chrislira3574]

And a much better representation of what Yes was about, I think.

[@waynekent7068]

I was just about to say Roundabout. What a tune!

[@MichaelTScott-wb4di]

@@chrislira3574 Very true. This iteration of the group was almost used under the "Cinema" band name. However, both are fantastic.

[@ladysiciliana466]

Absolutely...one of their best!

[@gibbynla]

Most diehard Yes fans from the 70's hate this period of "Yes", but it was my first exposure to the band, and I think this album is pretty damn good. Part of the original MTV roster of songs.

[@ChuckHackney]

I like both incarnations.

[@ChuckHackney]

It's MTV videos. Can't take it at face value, they were made to amaze, shock, and hopefully lead young people to by more of whatever record the video was about. But again, do not take a lot of these videos at face value!!

[@indierockyhockey]

What?? Fan of 70s Yes and this still blew my face off

[@wenceslaogomez3965]

I think this video portrays the guy’s internal battles with society, his love life, his sense of not thinking for himself. At the end when he appeared to jump to his demise but was able to then become a bird and fly, to me it means he conquered his fears and was able to break the chains that bound him.

[@ritamailheau771]

Thanks for the decode. Their symbolism has always eluded me.

[@TimeVextorX]

I knew that was happening when I 8 years old watching the music video for the first time in 83.

[@benshafer5198]

This is a much more highly (some would say overly) produced, 80's version of Yes. I always dug this song, but the real Yes, are the progressive pioneers of the 70's. My hippy parents took me to see them in 1976, in Chicago, when I was 12. Will never forget the level of musicianship on display that night. Cheers!

[@rayniecox7683]

Ben Shafer, I also saw them in 1976 at the RFK Stadium in Washington DC - bicentennial. Then saw them 30+ years later in Baltimore. Peter Frampton was also at both those concerts.😎😎😎😎

[@larrysmith7155]

I saw them on the Yessongs tour too ~ at Pittsburgh Civic Arena.

[@deborahstrickland9845]

I agree.

[@wreckingKREW1]

@@rayniecox7683 Did you happen to catch them in 2002 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia,MD? I'm a Yes head from way back too (saw them "in the round" on the Tormato tour) and that 2002 show was mind blowing. Wakeman was back and they played some deep cuts too (including South Side Of The Sky...which made the crowd blow the roof off the pavilion).

[@Richard2003]

I saw them in 73. At Kent State in Ohio. Rick Wakeman in a wizard outfit.

[@DC_Prox]

I've mentioned before that a lot of early/mid 80s videos were made by movie directors, so there were a lot of these bizarre story videos, where they just build a whole mythology from thin air, and it almost never has anything to do with the lyrics. Having no rules and taking risks meant that the 80s was loaded with this kind of thing. There were even some groups that had characters and other elements that would reappear in multiple videos, almost creating a continuing story line. Sometimes 2 or more different videos would be released for a song, at different times, each one telling a different part of the story. Yeah... the 80s were wild.

[@haydendegrow945]

Huey Lewis and the News were like this... making wildly random but funny videos

[@chuckaustin3832]

Forget the video.

[@kathleenarchacki7875]

True

[@chrisdutton2975]

The ZZ Top Eliminator videos!

[@CdnTrader1]

As I heard one director say before, no one really understood the medium, they would just have a horse running past a scarf blowing in the wind, and it works. The 80s.

[@davecleggett9371]

'Close to the Edge'. Nothing comes closer to Prog Rock perfection. THE ultimate symphonic performance by master musicians. Check it out you guys, you'll never listen to music the same way ever again!

[@SizeTenBiscuit]

Trevor Horn’s production and use of the Synclavier is a large part of why this song is great.

[@ericoswald8089]

The B-Side of this single was "Leave It" and it has some of the coolest vocals, Acapella in places, and it's AMAZING!!

[@NavvyMom]

Leave It is my favorite Yes song.

[@fabulousnobody3557]

Leave It is a great tune!

[@NFNDAIBO]

Definitely react to Leave It, PLEASE! Even the video is cool, but the song is awesome!

[@tedwoodside975]

"Leave It" would be great for them with their headphones!

[@tracysnow349]

So truly amazing!

[@Ozzpot]

So the 80's went mad for over-produced synth-pop and Yes said "Hold my beer". But this is not how Yes usually sound. This is great and all, but the Prog Rock masterpieces that Yes produced in the 70's might just change your lives. Check out "Roundabout", "Heart of the Sunrise", and the ultimate, perhaps the greatest prog track of all time; "Close to the Edge'.

[@Richard2003]

Yours Is No Disgrace! Starship Trouper!

[@armadillotoe]

1000 thumbs up.

[@jeaninemendel5767]

❤💜💙

[@littlenige]

This was the first time a mainstream rock hit had modern ultra slick production that was bang up to date - by the British genius Trevor Horn. YES devotees hated it but new fans were created - Trevor Horn was famous for making 'pretty' music - he produced hits by Dollar, ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and many more - they created songs that SOUNDED incredible.

[@teverly5150]

This song was released in 1983, and was way ahead of it's time.

[@bringingtolightnj9127]

ROUNDABOUT !!! That's your next YES song to react. Just go for it.

[@Sylent35]

If you want to hear some great harmonies from YES listen to, "I've seen all good people" another fun one is "Leave It". The other suggestions here are great as well. YES is pretty much one of the bands that is considered the "founders" of prog rock.

[@beverlyhall5254]

I love Leave it good call!

[@dannypatterson4622]

Chris Squire the bassist on Roundabout is phenomenal Must listen. One of the best bass tracks ever laid down.

[@suprchickn7745]

There's a great video of Tony Franklin playing the bass from Roundabout on his channel. Check it out!

[@chazrjr]

"Love will find a way" Another great YES song

[@abelincoln3287]

Jay and Amber, check out "The roundabout". You will love it.

[@dphalanx7465]

_"Is that a JoJo reference!?"_

[@dennisloveland498]

Two suggestions: Roundabout...an absolute classic, and Yours is No Disgrace, which is a near classic.

[@NondescriptMammal]

Definitely second the Yours Is No Disgrace suggestion

[@capcolombie3834]

@@NondescriptMammal Me too.

[@laminage]

I know right. I loved listening to it when I was a Kid, especially at the end.

[@mikereiss4216]

Yours is no disgrace was a near classic for me but eventually became a classic the more I listened to it. Starship Trooper should be mentioned too.

[@4021971]

Close to the Edge is their masterpiece. The other songs mentioned are great, but Close to the Edge blows them all out of the water.

[@rray848]

This is from their album 90125 which came out in 1983. It had a bit of a more poppy feel. Some hard core fans thought they had sold out. I loved it. For their 70s years two of their most popular songs was "Roundabout" or "I've Seen All Good People". I just saw them in concert in 2019. They are still rocking... Great concert. Jon Anderson has a very distinctive high voice... he is an Alto Tenor. He's unfortunately left the group to pursue a sole career. Jon Davison and Steve Howe are doing vocals currently.

[@jenniferallred9367]

Ok, here is my interpretation of the video-at the beginning he is a man trapped by the corporate working world. He sees nothing but bad outcomes (the different creatures are things he fears) and the end result is that he will go crazy and commit suicide, but he would be free as a bird without the burdens of the corporate world. He would be the owner of the broken heart. In the end, he turns around and walks away from corporate life. A new ending. The owner of the lonely heart. He turns and goes the opposite direction, by himself. So many are missing the point of this video. It is actually brilliant.

[@kathyg1660]

He was content to be quietly rebellious until the big brother mentality weeded him out for being rebellious. I think it's kind of like 1984 in a way...and he freed himself.

[@benoitrenaud519]

Yes is one of the most impressive group of musicians I know. With this song, you are barely scratching the surface of what they can do. Enjoy the ride!

[@ole9421]

This is a perfect example of why you shouldn't watch any sort of videos when listening to most music. Music and lyrics are like paint and brushes on the canvas of your mind. A better way to experience this music is by just listening to the music and reading the lyrics. Most videos can suck the heart right out of any song and render it a confused mess.

[@Niecy70]

I feel the same way, the videos distract and take away completely from the actual song . Makes me so mad. And then there are just some songs that are completely elevated by the video. But I would agree with you 95% of songs should just be listen to without any sort of video

[@desertdee1]

I agree. Most videos make you believe something that the original song never intended. I enjoy the live versions, but not the 80s MTV versions.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Most videos are B.S. The only one's worth watching for reactions are "Live" concert performances.

[@jonstreng7850]

What I love is this song is SO different from their early songs 😮. Fun fact: This song went to #1 in 1984 - 12 years after the band got their start. It was their only #1. I don't know the name of the vocalist but it is incredible how high his octaves get. Impressive 👍 Basically, my interpretation of the video, is that he is a lonely man trying to break free from the establishment (the corporate) world. That is why he became the bird and jumped off the building.

[@davidhuggan6315]

Love the Band Geek's recreation of this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp7aqaZ9bteSrJo

[@javablanca547]

The lyrics in 80s music are more important than any other era.

[@Noelle0026]

I’ve Seen All Good People is also another great YES song

[@breebree9319]

80's videos didn't always have something to do with the music. They would just bring a concept to life and put the music over it. A shame that the video distracted you from the song which while not my taste, is one of the most memorable ones of the 80s to me.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Very much this. Much better to just do a lyrics video than most official videos, which are just a distraction.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Agree. This video is awful.

[@cesarnarro6013]

I didn't care for 80's music for the most part and MTV was the main reason i felt that way.

[@krisdoggett483]

True. If you want visuals with Yes go back to their concert film Yessongs from the seventies. Other than that you should stick with the audio.

[@sackanutz]

This is one of many versions of the video. Something like 24 different versions were created.

[@amemabastet9055]

Yes! I was at the concert at Johanneshov in Stockholm, 1984. We had ok seats. There were delays, and someone who knew my friend yelled at us to come center front, second row. When the music started everybody stood up. We were standing on the front row seats like 2 meters from the stage the whole concert. Friggin' marvellous.

[@chuckhutton5087]

So glad you are listening to Yes!!! May I suggest their hits from early Yes, like “Starship Trooper”, “Roundabout”, “Heart of the Sunrise”, “I’ve seen All Good People”, and “Yours is No Disgrace “. Yes is a deep rabbit hole of greatness. RIP bassist Chris Squire.

[@crzyoldmn]

Terrific song, gotta dig it. Give a listen to The Fixx "One Thing Leads To Another" "Red Skies" "Saved By Zero"

[@VictoriaCatLady]

Both great songs that are nice to be reminded of...thanks!🎼🎶🎹🥁🎸

[@christinadiane4257]

😍I agree & vote for your list plus+ ( sign of fire)✌😄🎶

[@richardlaroche710]

The fixx yes now I remember

[@dp9606]

Add Deeper and Deeper to the list.

[@wendys5421]

Love The Fixx!😍

[@kreeus]

Videos often times had nothing to do with lyrical content. A lot of times, they were just made by young directors with their own visions.

[@IMRDP]

How Sad ‼‼‼‼‼⁉️

[@jimeiden2360]

This entire album is a masterpiece. Every single song is epic. "Leave It" on this album is exceptional. But you can't miss with Yes. After this album, go listen to early Yes. Roundabout will blow you away. These are the guys who influenced RUSH.

[@ericwise1849]

OK, you have heard Yes. Now you need to hear Yes "Yours is no disgrace."

[@jaquestraw1]

Cover more YES for sure! Roundabout is a good place to start 💖

[@timwhitnell7145]

Many diedhard Yes fans didn't like the 90125 album because it was such a departure musically from their early 1970s prop-rock phase, but I love every track. That said, early Yes is must listen to especially classic epics like Roundabout, I've Seen All Good People, Long Distance Runaround and Starship Trooper. Roundabout is one of my favourite songs ever by anybody; the musicianship is unreal.

[@miskelproducts41]

I loved 90125. I think one thing to keep in mind is that it was a Trevor Horn record as much as it was a YES record. I think this was a season when they made pop music. Kind of like listening to A Trick of the Tail, then listening to Invisible touch by Genisis.

[@linlu8019]

I loved that Album!

[@kayelle8005]

Have you seen Rick Beato’s analysis of Roundabout? If it’s one of your favourite songs it’s worth watching.

[@Joshuadgog]

yeah changes from 90125 is great song

[@derekangus1354]

I''ve heard and loved this song for years. First time I've seen this obscure video though. Dim the visual and just listen to the sound. YES is awesome!!!

[@karenjordan9607]

Saw Yes in concert in 84 or 85 and it was the best concert I have ever seen. The audience was going crazy. They played for 3 hours and played Bugs Bunny cartoons before they came on. ❤.So. much fun 😊

[@richardhenderson9767]

You gotta dive into The Little River Band... Try "Reminiscing", 1st. Then "Lady", "Lonesome Loser", "The Night Owls", "Take It Easy On Me", and "Cool Change"...❤❤🔥🔥

[@yelnek4548]

LRB is a great sounding band

[@joyvincent7877]

All such good suggestions!

[@lindalou6105]

Love them!

[@danrebeiz4598]

Man, I always forget about LRB but they had some huge hits back in the day

[@rubentullenaar2934]

“Roundabout” is a must listen. The song you now listened to is not the “real” Yes imo.

[@davidwoolbright3675]

Your opinion would be flawed.

[@sj49770]

Most of YES's work isn't my cup of tea, but this was an absolutely iconic song from my childhood, in the early MTV era. You just heard it constantly.

[@tdb2012]

Loved this reaction ya'all! The band was named by Peter Banks (original guitarist later replaced by Steve Howe). Back in '68, when the band was trying to come up with a name, Jon Anderson (lead singer), Chris Squire (bass) and Peter Banks (guitar) got together at a restaurant in London's West End. Anderson suggested "Life." Chris Squire (bass), not thrilled with the name suggested "World." They asked Banks which name he preferred to which he replied "Yes." The other two liked it so much that YES became the bands name.

[@miked123able]

Yes was such an underrated band! This song was heavily engineered so kudos to the sound engineers!

[@fredtello]

NEVER UNDERATED... WTF?... one of the greatest

[@miked123able]

The lead singer is Jon Anderson who has a uniquely amazing voice. Worth checking out Jon when he had a hit with Vangellis (Jon & Vangellis) called ‘Somehow I’ll find my way home’.

[@jameskasson8484]

They had never been underrated. They are still considered the best progressive rock band ever! Close to the edge is considered the best prog rock song

[@JimiBurleigh]

Perhaps "under appreciated" might be a more apt description. They were generally considered excellent musicians as individuals Prog Rock, on the other hand, wasn't concerned cool by the mainstream music press (Rolling Stone). Just a thought. Peace ☮️ Rock on 🤘 Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cretins]

Underrated my ass...sold out concerts everywhere in the 70's and also one of the best live bands ever! Try anything from their 1973 live album Yessongs!

[@abelincoln3287]

Amber, you need listen to this song without the distraction of this video, it's much better. This video has nothing to do with this song

[@williamstefens]

Believe it or not, though I heard and loved this song when it first came out, I never saw the music video for it. Definitely need to listen to the whole album separate from the video, which has nothing to do with the song, and takes away from the song itself, as others have said, from this album, Leave it is a great song that has A capella parts which I have to wonder if the group Pentatonix may have inspired by. As for their more progressive origins Roundabout, Yours is No disgrace, I've seen all Good People/Your Move (hint, think chess game).

[@jamesdrynan]

The esoteric video born from someone's strange mind detracts from the song.

[@richardbazile2062]

i agree, have seen them in concert probably 6 or 7 times, the musical talent is amazing, if all you see is the video, you are not listening to the music, take some double dome orange sunshine and then go see Yes.

[@ButtonPhonics]

Lead singer Jon Anderson has such a special voice and he has recorded many great solo albums and teamed with master composer Vangelis in the 80s for recordings "I'll Find My Way Home" a beautiful hit classic". Still going strong too.

[@davewildermuth7519]

Next stops: "Roundabout," "Long Distance Runaround"

[@pattyestrada6]

One word “ROUNDABOUT”….maybe two “IVE SEEN ALL GOOD PEOPLE” lol

[@shoesagogo1]

Another couple of great yes songs are Roundabout & I've seen all good people. Thanks great show🎧

[@mowgli2071]

I was 13y.o. when this came out and I cannot tell you how much it fit like a glove. Musically it was so perfect for me. I didn't understand the meaning of the lyrics really, but they were still great. And the delivery was just perfect. It was like when I was six and I saw Star Wars in the theater for my first movie theater movie 🍿

[@lindajennings9978]

Y’all should listen to YES songs “Leave It” and “All Good People”. They are my favorite songs by YES. Love y’all channel!!💕💕💕

[@MichaelTScott-wb4di]

I second "Leave It" from this era of YES!

[@Sportsref13]

and just think.. "Leave It" was the B side to "Owner of a lonely heart"😉

[@williammcgechie4504]

you can go two ways with this, yes or no ,but for me it's always a resounding YES ! Amazing band with an amazing history and back catalogue.

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Yes is one of the most popular British Progressive Rock groups of the 1970s. They usually wrote and performed very long songs heavy on orchestration.Almost creating classical music in the rock genre. This song is sort of an exception as they tried a more commercial sound in the early 1980s. This was their only US # 1 hit for two weeks beginning 21st January 1984.

[@Succubus2Angel]

I’m so happy and glad you as a younger generation can feel hooked into a timeless classic like this, guys. I was raised on this music since I was little and it first came out, and seeing your faces light up in appreciation and approval brings me so much joy!

[@craigsmith9775]

This is the song that introduced me to YES. Ive been a fan since.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Speaking as the owner of a lonely heart... I'll give you my interpretation. I always took the video (and the original MTV one that I saw didn't have the first verse showing the band actually playing nor the metamorphosis into creatures, it was just the 'creature feature' starting with the man walking in the crowd) as a reflection of a lonely man just going through the expected paces of life. He's just moving with the flow, not really living much, but just doing what others do every day and consoling himself by knowing that the nightmares of "It would be worse with a broken heart" are distant from him. But one day, for whatever reason, he begins to think that the numbness of his lonely life might be the worse hell. He descends into his nightmares, figuratively, with the subjective attacks and encounters giving the shock value that would require dialogue and more time to do with actual human interaction of heartbreak. He is dragged through crowds of people in the misery of broken hearts in the building, and in the end faces off against a brutal torturer who beats and hurts him in the physical way equivalent to the pains of heartbreak. He overcomes the worst nightmare of heartbreak as it were and makes his escape, ascending to the roof where he faces off embodiments of the creature feature as other humans. The only escape left is to fall or fly, and he chooses to fly instead of fall. All this kind of thing having festered in his mind for time, possibly haunting his dreams (as much of the events seem to be nightmare fuel for sure) the choice of flying over falling causes him to pause in his usual going along with the crowd and after a moment, and with a small smile, he turns to go against the stream, deciding to stop being numb and to instead turn against the path he had been taking for so long which had not brought him happiness, but instead just left him feeling numb and empty. That was my interpretation of it as a teen, and still is. But I'm a dreamer who finds meanings where none were perhaps meant to be, so take it for what it is worth.

[@visionaryventures12]

Thank you. That’s how I have always interpreted it.

[@armntic]

Yep, pretty much.

[@jeffcarroll6553]

Got it in one

[@lizabethlu8824]

Yep, you nailed it!

[@eluv9660]

HUGE YES FAN. Never seen this weird video. No break in the studio version of the song. Welcome to PROGRESSIVE ROCK @RobSquad.

[@caraziegel7652]

This - i remember this song on the radio all the time but . . dont remember this video? I must've seen it

[@richardmodglin3900]

My first band I saw at the Forum at age 16 was "YES". They were awesome! Side note: last night saw the "Eagles" at the Forum. 3 hours of bliss! Great reaction!

[@danielbenincasa770]

Yes was a trip of a band and was huge. Saw them in concert....Wow was it a show

[@marknapiello8055]

YES. ‘Roundabout’. You’ll love it.

[@mariannemabie9274]

I remember SO many music videos making say,”what?” The whole video art form was really new and it often seemed like it was a competition to trip the viewers out. Not necessarily in a meaningful way. Just trippier than the last vid. The music rules. This one is best with eyes closed swaying and bopping.

[@shineon7641]

YES is such a unique band that has an entirely unique Sound as well. We were Lucky that these musicians found each other! Rare indeed!

[@klantic2]

This whole album is one of my favorite albums of any genre, decade, and band. It NEVER gets old.

[@NOLAgenX]

This was ‘83, but Yes were pioneers in Progressive Rock back to the 70’s with some of music’s greatest musicians. Please react to “Roundabout”! I guarantee you’ve never hear anything like it.

[@dennisloren1568]

Always a great song. Yet the video is really about "anti-authoritarian." The main character is arrested for wanting individual freedom (symbolized by the animals/band members). In the end the band set him free. This was a pretty attention grabing video, even for its time. Back then most videos were pretty bland with bands playing live or with pretty dancing girls. This was one of Yes' 80s hits with quirky production values. A 60s band keeping up with the times and avant-guarde sounds and visuals.

[@dphalanx7465]

I am really surprised they went with the performance vid--almost everyone knows this from the cutting-edge music vid. This got soooo much play on MTV in its heyday! EDIT: Holy crap, I've never seen that performance lead-in to the classic vid! MTV must have cut that! Interesting...(learn something every day)

[@sealdrup]

Absolutely. Video is fantastic.

[@gedhead]

"Don't deceive your free will at all" - that line ties the video and song together - freedom of the heart (don't be imprisoned by heartbreak), freedom of the mind (don't give in to authoritarianism/fascism). Still relevant in 2021.

[@autumnfairy15]

Thank you for the interesting lesson. I always thought the video was weird but I never understood the symbolism. I will never listen to this song in the same way. It’s sad that we still need this kind of music to be heard.

[@darryldouglas6004]

Spot on. I’d also add that the intro was vanilla MTV at the time. Video of band playing to song. Thus Jon’s “Hang on, maybe there’s another way.” Enter art house. 😃

[@greghicks5960]

Roundabout by Yes is one of the greatest compositions in the history of music.

[@jodavey7709]

Jon Anderson still has that voice decades later

[@rsccostarica]

Another masterpiece 80's song

[@michaelszczepanik700]

A popular radio hit, but not a true representation of how powerful and talented this band truly is. As many have suggested "Roundabout" will give you a much better idea of what this band is capable of. My personal favorite however is "Heart of the Sunrise" It continues to blow me away every time I listen to it

[@brianezell5790]

Owner of a Lonely Heart destroys Roundabout. It is by far and away their best song. It is a great rock song. The special effects, bass line, and guitar solo were 🔥!!

[@midnightrider1100]

@@brianezell5790 most people will disagree with you. Lonely Heart is one of the greatest radio format rock song but Roundabout was on a different level when Yes wasn't just trying to create music aimed at radio play. The level of mastery displayed in Roundabout is arguably unrivaled in the history of rock music.

[@brianezell5790]

@@midnightrider1100 they would be wrong. From a musical standpoint and production standpoint, Owner of a Lonely Heart was a far better song than Roundabout.

[@VespoLiveGaming]

Changes is the best track on the album by far.

[@jeremyarrington9427]

the look on y'alls faces....priceless 😂😂😂

[@rogerssbn6766]

I've listened to this song a million times, and seen them in concert twice. Never, ever seen that video. Never.

[@ricomajestic]

The MTV video started with the guy in the suit and the big distorted guitar riff! There was never an interlude!

[@j.jennings1722]

I'm glad you enjoyed Yes' #1 hit from the '80s, but their greatest songs were from the '70s. Please, react to "Roundabout" "Starship Trooper" or "Yours Is No Disgrace." You will be blown away.

[@nbell817]

This is not the original Yes band. This was a reformation in the 80s with new members and much more pop sounding. You should check out their stuff from the early 70s. Some of my faves are I've Seen All Good People, Roundabout, and Yours Is No Disgrace. I think you'd love the original Yes music. I saw them live at an outdoor venue in Columbia, MD, and it was freakin great. Love watching your family's musical journey. And you always put a smile on my face! ❤

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Do you mean Merriweather Post Pavilion?

[@nbell817]

@@gerhardbraatz6305 yes, I do! Went to quite a few concerts there over the years. Lots of great times with good friends sitting on the lawn!

[@christinewalker3077]

I saw Yes in concert in 1994. We had great seats and the concert lasted longer than most other concerts. They were awesome! The whole album this song is on is a great one. I think it's their 90125 album. If you can, listen to their classic hit from their early days. Its called Roundabout.

[@annewoodard6803]

If you haven’t done it yet, ROUNDABOUT by Yes, the recorded remastered version is one of the best recorded songs ever. The talent seeps out of it. 😁❤️

[@Stoney_Snark]

In the 80s a lot of videos either made or ruined the actual songs. Sometimes it’s hard to separate until you’re just listening.

[@alexfletcher5192]

Rewind a decade or more from this and Yes were kings of the progressive rock scene, with album tracks that took up... well, a whole album sometimes. The group splintered in the late 1970s and, not long before this, were actually going forward with Jimmy Page on guitar as XYZ ('Ex Yes/Zeppelin') before the arrival of South African guitarist Trevor Rabin on vocals. Founding member and singer Jon Anderson pushed himself back into frame and at that point there seemed no choice but to revive the Yes brand. The parent album, 90125, became a massive pop hit and this a US No.1 single - but it's a very different sound to the one they had become known for in the 1970s, or even today.

[@salhaney]

This is one of the very few YES songs made for radio. A deep dive into this band is a must. Start with "Roundabout" then "Your Move/All Good People".

[@nessa8389]

Jon Anderson voice is amazing, their album yessongs is AMAZING, This is one of my favourite songs too x

[@williamcalderon9158]

Amber has her sway but Jordan has his Hey. When u say hey while listening to a song I know you’re digging it. So I officially am calling out the J Hey!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

J Hey! That’s a good one 😀

[@briansredd]

Nothing else YES sounds like this track. They were a Progressive Rock band who started in probably the very late 60's & did some real epic ground breaking stuff. This track was very ground breaking at the time as well, just a very different vibe from their usual stuff. This video is very 80's Music Video art house, so don't try to make any since of it, let alone connect it to the song meaning wise. Now, IF you are going to dive into YES, it's Progressive Rock, where the lyrics sometimes have no meaning. It was probably fun to get high & try to find meaning in the lyrics, though. So, I'd suggest to just enjoy the music & forget about storytelling on the rest of your Yes journey :)

[@mikereiss4216]

Not true at all. After they made this they did other stuff in this general direction such as rhythm of love.

[@JoinTheProgress]

Agreed with @Mike Reiss ...this is their "pop" era, as compared to "prog" era. This song is unique in a sense, but if you're just referring to genre, they did a whole decade of this between 90125 and Big Generator.

[@jamesfoster2238]

sense.

[@xqqqme]

And while we're at it (in reference to so many previous reaction videos by Amber & Jordan) unless we're talking about the singer-songwriter era (early-mid 70s) the lyrics to a song do NOT automatically connect with someone or something in the artist's life.

[@JoinTheProgress]

@@xqqqme This is common with reaction videos, especially with black folks. I go on the notion that they're so used to the rap genre that they come from a completely different perspective and have a focus on the literal lyrical meanings in songs...which for Yes...lol...is something you can only rarely do. Best of luck to anyone trying to understand most of Jon's lyrics. But that does apply to countless non-Yes songs as well, esp in the prog genre.

[@rickydep]

Rob, you get it. I think I love you! Thank you, Rob. It is a special song to me. Thanks.

[@tommythompson9565]

Love you guys. There are plenty reaction videos channels out there now - and y'all's is one of the best. Great songs combined with great people make a great visual and audio experience. Look forward to more from you two cool people.

[@markv1274]

Pity they're so insincere. There are many verbal and visual clues that give away the fact that they are *not* hearing these for the first time. Of course, given that these songs are so common, you don't even need the clues to know these two are full of it. I don't care how friendly they act. They remind me of those rock stars who yell, "We love you all!" to their fans--when you know they don't mean it. These two come across as being very narcissistic, a couple of fakes. Trust me, if you've met people from the world of entertainment, you'll know that far too many of them are full of crap.

[@donstuard2546]

Welcome to progressive rock. This song is off their album 90125. This album kind forced YES to make more radio friendly songs for the 1980s. Their albums from the 1970s are far more revolutionary than their 80s albums. Try roundabout and my favorite starship trooper. The albums Fragile, YES album, and Close to the edge contain truly progressive and legendary songs. YES has influenced many progressive and classic rock bands.

[@dreamweaver8913]

Those are the ones I suggested too. I hope they do both of them!!

[@ITPalGame]

A zip code in Los Angeles

[@deborahstrickland9845]

In my lowly opinion the 80s pretty much ruined music. I know there were exceptions, but still.

[@jbeechuk]

90125 is one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song is great.

[@stevieb3098]

Roundabout , Starship Trooper, Close To The Edge, Long Distant Run Around . you can't go wrong with either one.

[@Nuprem1z]

I think the song is about overcoming your fears because they are only imagined. Shake yourself you are the move you make. = Quit being shy ignore self esteem and take a chance - make a move from your lonely/broken heart.

[@oleggoldberg5206]

The snake, eagle represent the shamanic aspect of kundalini life force/energy: the eagle, vision. Everything you need to take your freedom. The video is quite literal to the lyrics, not abstract from it. When the protagonist descends into 'the belly of the beast' ( in the furnaces basement) he's rock bottom in the tyranny of a system that only cares for itself and not the individual inside. You have to fight to escape. It's about freedom and individuation.

[@texastull]

This song ushered in the Trevor Rabin on guitar era for YES. He brought in a fresh edgy and more contemporary (for the time) sound to the band. Now go back about ten years to the Steve Howe on guitar era and an album called Fragile. Listen to songs Roundabout, Heart Of The Sunrise, and my favorite South Side Of The Sky. You'll notice the differences, and yet similarity in the sound as well.

[@AttackChefDennis]

My wife and I love the fact that you are checking out Yes but please understand that This album you're listening to is kind of a breakthrough modern sound for the band that was very pop like They originally were very progressive out there pioneers of the Prog rock movement check out Roundabout, Starship Trooper, I've seen all Good People 👍 😀 😉

[@russellmorgan5611]

Not representative of their most popular work i agree, but still a good song. Would you advise going down this worm hole based on this introduction?

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Yes yes yes to all three YES songs.❤️✌️🌼

[@cliffpoole6310]

I saw this band 7 times incredible every time. Epic 1984 show under the stars at Irvine Meadows was off the hook they closed with the full 12 min version of starship troopers

[@douglasernst9477]

Wow I have never seen this version. I am truly “flabbergasted “ I love it “. I have heard the song a thousand times but this video… holy crap

[@AManIsNoOne67]

"I've Seen All Good People" is one of their top songs, if not their best.

[@janabraam7963]

Roundabout & I've Seen All Good People. Awesome group! Early 70's they were officially formed as Yes.

[@rubbersole79]

Great song off a great album. All killer, no filler.

[@Kotic1959]

I have seen Yes 9 times my favorite band through all these years. So many different line ups but they are perfectionists. What you hear on video they would play on stage. Saw a version of them in 2018. Steve Howe and Bill Bruford played 3 albums . Jon has been ill but I hear he is back touring. I would never fail to miss them its always awesome.

[@greggreg7612]

Chris Squire, the bass player, is what other bass players strive to be.

[@fld1374]

That would be Bernard Edwards. Meshell N'Degecello. Flea.

[@talon7132]

This song was a monster hit in early 80's. However YES goes back further than the 80's

[@alfonsoroman8964]

This song was released 40 years ago and it still sounds better than anything I've heard in many years until now... Have I missed something?

[@pattiehernandez769]

early 70s I used to work late shift and got off work at 0200. just loved yes. got home. put on yes , favorite roundabout.....knock on door. .city police....need I say more yes has to be played LOUD !!!! great memories.