South Side of the Sky - Yes (Live at Montreux)

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

“Fragile” was my “Dark Side of the Moon” and it took awhile to appreciate every song on it. It’s all great music!

[@jeffwalyus5174]

"My Dark Side of the Moon" - GREAT analogy!

[@JunkYardCardGuy]

@@jeffwalyus5174 right?!

[@tonysharples6233]

Fragile and Yes Album the best. DSOTM overrated, Wish You Were Here Floyds best.

[@filidorable]

RIP Chris and Alan. Great music.

[@tedGEGI]

this song is like a very expensive bottle of wine,it's so intricately woven------brings out the true craftsmanship of all the musicians involved

[@jaspergillgannon4991]

This was THE Yes lineup imo. Which we will sadly never get again

[@bigua1428]

Nothing compares to JON. ¡¡¡¡ YES WITHOUT JON ANDERSON IS NOT YES ¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@OsvaldoCiliberto]

Yed. La perfección hecha música. Los escucho desde los doce años. Hoy tengo 66 y los sigo escuchando. Genios

[@arthurdeth7646]

Followed YES for a long time. Anderson, Howe, Squire (RIP). Wakeman, and White was the best core lineup that they fullfilled.

[@poolbear2160]

I love the interplay between Howe an wakeman near the end. sweet stuff. Always loved yes. 40 years now.

[@rolandbouchat7462]

Yes..they having fun

[@douglasgonzalez7561]

So much extraordinary talent on that stage! RIP Chris Squire

[@williamleyva4956]

I grew up and to this day love the musicianship and message of this song: I lost my mom (86 years old) and my wife (50) from Covid. I get inspiration from this band.

[@ronbo11]

I lost my father (93) from the virus as well. Hope you are holding up. Yes is an inspiring band to be sure!

[@deborahthomas1313]

So sorry for your loss

[@funkyjones]

Original, innovative, refreshing, creative, stimulating, beautiful, melodic, balanced, exciting....these are just some of the qualities of Yes during the time of this song.

[@psfirthoffith]

Superb performance.Probably one of their greatest live performances ever.

[@cmerton]

It was a superb performance, but this is PROBABLY ONE OF THE DUMBEST COMMENTS EVER.

[@jonh901271]

RIP Alan White. An amazing drummer!

[@lido672]

My son is 24 now and lives away from home. He remains in awe of the music of "my" time including the work of these incredible people. Cool part is these guys can still do it. Sad part is the industry doesn't seem to have room for musicians anymore. In the words of my son: "Seems like in your day, musicians performed to make music. Now they perform to make money."

[@neile2001]

Still one of the best songs they ever wrote

[@SparksMagoo]

I feel very blessed to have grown up with these guys and others in my ears. So sad that the kids today won't have anything like these bands to grow old with. They are old friends that live within all those they touched....

[@tommyd1871]

Sparks...im right there with you. All their 70s body of work.just speaks to me. It all stopped with the Trevor Rabin era. So sad!!!!

[@VonSeux]

I love how Jon plays and sing like your regular ballad guitar guy, while the other boys are kicking ass on the back

[@justsomeguy820]

He looked a bit different here, but still that Yes voice.

[@nicolasmrn]

I love your comment.

[@GreenerHill]

Hard to believe this is only 7 years ago, and this is a proper Yes line-up! And what a song - a true epic.

[@gergrogers7385]

Now it's 17 years later and no longer possible to experience this "live." I still love it. It's in my blood. It's in my DNA.

[@wadewatson2751]

This was yes, anything else was inferior and nonsensical.

[@Mewhen12369]

@@wadewatson2751 replace white with bruford and I'm on side

[@chwthomas09]

@Wade Watson for me, anything with Jon or Chris was Yes (sans after 2007)

[@mach552]

A master performance. What a lineup; The best guitarist in Rock history, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman's wonderful keys, the most underrated bassist, Chris Squire, The best voice in Rock ever, Jon Anderson, all anchored by one great drummer Alan White.

[@Thundergod129]

This classic lineup is the best IMHO. The recent incarnations simply aren't Yes without Jon. Sure these guys sound ok but don't have his stage presence. It simply can't be fabricated....

[@mach552]

Thundergod129 I agree, this was the best lineup, no duplication can be the same.

[@micasaveiro]

Best line up for the classic´s

[@ghendar]

Nothing against Alan but I'll see your Alan and raise you Bill Bruford

[@TheTechAndScience]

Jeff Ghendar Yeah, all my favorite Yes albums come from when Bruford was there.

[@CrucibleArms]

The call and response between Steve and Rick at the end of the piece is phenomenal.

[@whyzup6593]

It's why I always listen to it..

[@chuckie6488]

@@whyzup6593 I keep going back to this song ! Steve and Rick are monsterous on it! on

[@Ring0fSaturn]

Thanks for pointing that out. It's truly a great, stretched out jam that takes this song up to a whole other level,

[@rogerc3484]

The best combo of the YES group ever!

[@teedlebomb1]

10 years on but this is a spot-on live version of a great Fragile tune. Just fantastic. Wish I'd been there.

[@skypilot0077]

This is the best performance of this song I've ever heard. When I saw it in Philadelphia I was in complete awe. When it was over I was like man...WTF just happened. My world got rocked by that song. That jam at the end with Howe and Wakeman is incredible.

[@justsomeguy820]

That is my favorite part as well.

[@brimcowa]

I still recall waking in the morning, jumping from bed and grabbing "Fragile" from it's jacket, flippin' it over and dropping the needle on the last track of this gem. Mom would yell, "Turn that down and get down here for breakfast." I had to wait for the footsteps...and Rick's mashing of the keys, and the harmonies, and the pulsations of sound that resonated throughout this classic song that is a stand-alone monster of sound and imaginations. Hardly ever is it surpassed in splendor!

[@Moreoff]

Super tight live version of this great song; the best I've heard.

[@Moreoff]

10 years to acknowledge this amazingly accurate comment?

[@U2WB]

Steve Howe... what can you say that hasn’t already been said. Who would ever think of playing rock on a big, deep jazz box guitar. Only Steve could pull it off and make it fit in flawlessly. Brilliant player.

[@YusakuJon3]

This is still one of my favorite songs to play from that album. The arrangements were just perfect. I'm glad that they were still able to perform it, even more than 7 years ago. It makes me miss what these men were able to do in their day. We need more music and songwriting skills these days...

[@BigandsmallH]

I can listen to Howe and Wakeman playing solos forever. The chorus part was so amazing on this as well. This was the time. We need to see Steve, Jon and Rick together again.

[@michaelkavanagh182]

One of the best concerts that you will see of YES.

[@JamesKovacic]

How does this not have more views? Such an underrated song from one of their best albums

[@waltie1000]

I think this might be their most underrated song ever - what a great song !!!

[@darkwolf213ratero213]

OMG, Jon Anderson is AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[@tutoch]

Gabriel Julião Agreed,, John Anderson is the bomb

[@lisaskaggs9648]

Loving on this band!! Seen them live 3 x!!! ❤️. 🤘😎 They got me through the 80's Along with Rush & Genesis! 🤗 So exquisite ~ Storytellers!!! 🎼🎶

[@schmeng01]

These 5 musicians made beautiful music together. No substitutes. Bruford was good too!

[@arthurdeth7646]

Very rarely performed in the setlist. A gem and wonderful to hear Chris (R.I.P.) sing his choir boy tones. A voice that will be sadly missed by all of us. Proud to say that the bands music wallpapered an important part of my life in my youth.

[@omarsomaza2849]

Esta es la formación clásica de YES, con la que inicié mi gusto por esta superbanda , por alla a finales de los setenta. Particularmente en este tema, se observa la notoria maestria de cada uno en su departamento, ahora bien la "conversación"entre Howe en las guitarras y Wakeman en las teclas, es de otro nivel, impresionante definitivamente.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

The quality of this video, audio and visual is F*CKING INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2am Edit: After watching this I checked to see if I owned this or had to buy it, and I already have it on Blu-ray, still wrapped - what is Wrong with me?! We have a killer stereo hooked up to the TV, and this concert is going on tonight! I have so many concerts on disk to catch up on it isn't funny.

[@johnni37]

Just got a big smile on my face and laughing towards the end with the trade offs between Steve and Rick. F'ing priceless. Bigest influence in my musical world. Love you guys.

[@salvatorelombardo4770]

Steve and Rick kick ass

[@ben909ben]

this music sure holds up just fine 40 years later timeless

[@cslloyd1]

what will people think of this in 100 years? I'm gonna say that this will hold up until then, and beyond.

[@billydnc58]

Someone told me this band was really good,but I didnt believe them, now I do!!!

[@32anna2538]

It is slower than the Fragile version. So much going on sonically that it's hard to wrap your head around. Maybe the most underrated Yes song ever.

[@scherado01]

I disagree. Actually, I think it was quite close to the speed I expect of vinyl. What is not in this version is the tension (musical) created by Mr. Bruford's style. One might have a similar reaction to Mr. Bruford playing Awaken, Gates of Delirium and so on.

[@tranceofdances]

This tour....in many ways, was Yes' swan song. They are not the same band now that they were during this tour. The energy is just totally different now. This song for example, with all the "classic" members...including Rick....and the amazing dueling solo's at the end, is just fantastic...I am glad they did this tour, and that I got to see them twice on it, because it seems yes with Jon and Rick, will not happen again.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

These guys were huge, a massive, original, trend setter. Why we don't hear more about them now especially on classic rock stations is beyond me.

[@alejandrocanelo4721]

Wakeman y Howe, sensacionales!!!!

[@ER-me1ii]

Steve Howe. The greatest 70’s pro rock guitarist.

[@philsackett7341]

I love Professor Howe's tone on this one. I wonder how many miles that 175 has on it anyway? What an awesome guitar. Wish I were a millionaire, so I could afford one.

[@johneisenhart4807]

I finally bought a '71. Sooo worth the $$. Plus I play in a Yes tribute band so it's a great match!!

[@FlyingJunk]

That exchange in the end between Howe and Wakeman is fantastic!

[@jontaylor9173]

here is Chris Squire at his best , the high harmony and dramatic bass lines . so missed

[@barneyrubble4827]

Most sophisticated British rock ever created. Musicianship skills over the top on all counts. Just Amazing musicicality and craftsmanship.

[@floridashorti]

I can not understand why this vid has so few views & ratings!! A stellar tune like this? South Side is for everyone, not just us old folks, y'all.....

[@arthurdeth7646]

No arguments. The greatest Yes that got together. Anderson, Howe, Squire (RIP), Wakeman, & White. This lineup produced the best of Yes which most of us adhere to.

[@macriphoto]

Brilliant Band and Chris Squire was in the moment as always…Rest In Peace my friend ... :-(

[@manijafe]

amazing version of one of the best yes songs. I have been enjoying this song since I was a young long hair forty years ago with the same passion .

[@thetruthissweet2847]

One of my favorite YES songs.

[@foppishdilletaunt9911]

Thank you, Mr Squire, lord of the Electric Bass Guitar. So happy to have had brunch with you in 1990.

[@Thron2111]

Sometimes I listen to this song only for the drum part at the beginning. Gets me everytime.

[@DukeEdwards29]

It's amazing to me that they could pull off a performance like this on a song recorded thirty years before. The three-part harmony in the middle section is astounding, as clear and brilliant as the original, and the back and forth between Howe and Wakeman at the end is perfect. Brilliant performance.

[@rosskstar]

That's why they didn't do it live in the 70's - they couldn't figure out the harmonies correctly at the time outside the studio. Thank goodness they finally did.

[@mysterirhys]

First time I can remember seeing them jam a bit at the end. This has always been One of my favs, great to see it performed live!

[@einarabelc5]

It's not like the Stones and She's a Rainbow.

[@davidhughes4448]

Completely agreed, Ed. However, this song, as great as it is, is a walk in the park compared to The Gates of Delirium performed live. I saw them play it several times in the mid-'70s. The battle scene - unreal.

[@hodapp512]

possibly one of the most mystical and spine-chilling songs ever written by Yes. It's amazing to hear all these originals playing together and keeping true to the original sound. And Rick Wakeman is a badass. Just saying...

[@154Slappy]

For Yes fans, this might be the best version of this song I've ever heard :)

[@stevelacker358]

Yes, this was my favorite lineup (except maybe for Bruford), and Fragile is #2 behind CTTE in my list of Yes albums, but the remarkable thing to me about Yes is that the music will live on like classical music. This song was fantastic when recorded, fantastic here, and fantastic when Spock’s Beard covered it. Really, every Yes lineup has something to be appreciated. But then Drama, Relayer, and Fly From Here are all high on my personal ranking of Yes albums, so I know I’m an outlier. ;)

[@froter1]

I love this song.. .Always have They sound great as usual

[@mikerady2865]

Did not hear this song to much over the years but excerpts of it came to me in various pieces and it is so awesome to hear it again (psuedo-live). Everything about this sound says YES! I am glad it was never made into a big hit (too much for most) because it means so much more to me now 45 years later. First heard this as a teenager and did not remember how much this song wavered continuously in my subconscious especially the vocals (la la land).

[@mcganahanskjellyfetti7722]

This is without doubt one of the best performances of any song by any band that I have ever seen

[@curiouscap]

Yes has got to be one of the best progrock bands around. It has been such a treat finding this KZbin site-can play virtually any song of any fav band we like. That Fragile album-it rocks!

[@creed1217]

I'm with you, I bought Fragile in"72 when I was 12 years old having been turned on to Yes by my older brothers. New albums and concerts were a huge deal in those days and were magic. Before computers and internet.

[@smujismuj]

I miss all of those spine-thrilling guitar runs that are on the album version.

[@indisciipline]

THIS SONG IS SO GOOD OH MY GOD FAVORITE SONG EVER OH LORD

[@christopherwhite9438]

Yes was always a band built on harmonies and it shows on this version of this song. Such talent.

[@mikegass2272]

Great tune. Nice to see Howe & Wakeman trading licks. Making it look easy.

[@wadewatson2751]

Musicians extraordinaire, not many bands can touch them.

[@Schmitz3]

Such an awesome song

[@bei1016]

I was hesitant to watch this, but after seeing this I must say that this is a pretty honest picture of how Yes did do this song. I think I'll buy the DVD now, and put away the bootlegs.

[@bocconom]

My favorite song from the Fragile album and probably my favorite of any thing they have done. These are true artists.

[@jmiller7243]

This is such an amazing video. It shows just how good these wonderful musicians are! I wish I could have been at this concert - it would likely have been the best one I have ever seen! I did see them live this year though and it wasn't too bad but not like this lineup.

[@mallard4998]

sublime song from a bunch of sublime musicians, who together are brilliant. About 3 of the guys should take a long hard look at themselves and think how fantastic they are together and get it together, again!!!

[@pwibo]

Absolutely incredible!!! The test of time and excellence is impeccable here!!! This is absolutely one of the most talented bands of all tme if not the most talented.

[@manovalVR]

Masterpiece! From 3.28 to 5.30 close your eyes and start the magic trip in the "south side of the Squire"! (R.I.P.)

[@manovalVR]

Really a unique and unparalleled journey

[@somelonewolf]

shame that Jon and Rick are no longer yes members.... :( by far this is the most powerful yes formation!!! Cheers Everybody!!!!

[@markpeters6860]

I SO wish they would all just get it together and play together again :( .. cause no one was ever better!

[@jamesgilmore5352]

Enjoyed most of my life. First show in 72 and 18 more.. Always a good show!

[@themartinikid20]

my favorite yessong. never saw it performed like this! nice job boys! ♥️

[@ddsmusic-doug2469]

This is one of the greatest Yes jams ever!

[@bagolajos]

I would like to dedicate this song to Zsolt Erőss, tha best Hungarian climber, and one of the bests of the world. Zsolt is lost forever in the Himalayas, while ascending from peak Kancsendzönga 3 days ago. He was a real climber, doing it the hard way: without sherpas and oxigen. He liked Yes, thaught about this music while on the mountains. I am almost certain he lost all his strength and slept for ever peacefully somewhere in the death-zone, above 8000 meters. (continued)

[@themourningdove7208]

Some unbelievable noodling 7:54 Rick and Steve trading places galore folks!!!!!!!!

[@nathanstansson]

Man, as a huge Yes fan (and just a young guy really, 30), I can say this is beyond cool. It's true to the original with some nice accents, Rick is of course, perfect. A live performance too. But what MAKES it for me is the play between Steve and Rick at the end in the lead-out jam. They're telling jokes with music. It's a playful showdown between veteran gunslingers. Saw the band in 1997, 6th row centre, Massey Hall,Toronto, 2 grams of blue cap mushrooms. BWWAA!! Thanks for posting this!

[@ale92LP]

Great song! Expecially the Guitar-Keyboard battle at the end.

[@mrJimCharles]

Yes without Jon Anderson is kinda like a chocolate bar without chocolate.

[@tutoch]

Ummm thats Perfect

[@Jamfjr]

Les Blat at least there's still chocolate but we really miss the bar

[@majordankmemes6675]

Yes without rick wakeman is like pizza without cheese

[@neil2385]

like taking a huge shit without toilet paper

[@evankeal]

Your glass is fully empty dude, Anderson's here, but we enjoy your attempted derailment of everything worth whiie.

[@Nicap2]

Superb. Rick Wakeman - Superb.

[@markelliottwest]

What a beautiful song, with Yes at their finest. Steve on that workhorse Gibson ES-175

[@joeybenoit6269]

Jon Anderson is like a great sage! Helping us find the wisdom of the ancients! Will you follow?

[@andrepotvin5332]

About the final of this song!Great communication between Steve and Rick!In this jam, Genius of Yes is here!!!

[@amartinblueplanet]

Great post--thank you! No one cares more about their sound quality live than Yes. No one. The biggest complaint is that they don't play loud enough live. Wrong. They are more interested in balance, tempo, dynamics, and fidelity.

[@ДмитрийДмитриев-я9ю]

at the moment this is the most virtuoso group with a unique creative writing

[@davidp2640]

Progressive Rock & Jazz

[@Schubeedoobee]

WOW!... absolutely superb.. thanks for the great memories and lifestyle YES

[@spudleymonkey]

With all due respect, Jon Anderson's voice IS YES!

[@ricaruffo9543]

I had to buy Fragile twice. I played the first album so much I wore it out and had to buy another. IMO, the best song they ever wrote.

[@strongbad666]

Such an absolute *BANGER* of a song!

[@josephnaja]

One of my favorite YES Songs

[@pedro20sousa]

what a song and perfomance!

[@ghendar]

Is it me or are they playing it just a little too slow? And oh yeah, needs Bill Bruford

[@RustyP007]

I do agree it is a wee bit slow. Do you think Bruford would put some 16ths in this at today's standards. Just me. I am a big White fan... so.

[@joelliebler5690]

They definitely played a more deliberate performanceut still good til the last drop👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎸🎹🎼

[@billregan3232]

For sure on Bill Bruford. I saw him with King Crimson in 1982. Awesome!!

[@evankeal]

Not really IMO, this is a heavy ass song, it's one of the few the White actually is fit for. Burford detracts from the song itself. Bill would probably agree.

[@bobg4657]

Bruford is waaaaayyyy better. Yes pretty much died after Fragile. With all the excellent drummers available at the time, White was a poor choice.