First time hearing Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart"

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The last time I listened to Yes, I heard a more recent live version of "Roundabout" and absolutely loved it. But you all said I needed to hear Jon Anderson in his prime. Thank the Patrons for bringing Yes back onto my list, and the switch to an old music video... well that's my contribution to hear these vocals with striking clarity!
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Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Yes performing "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@KevinRyan-MouthAlmighty]

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[@johnpayan9813]

Chris Squire was one of the GOATS on bass. RIP.

[@chrisridley5287]

The greatest

[@GreyMatterStew]

It's frustrating that I can only click 👍🏼 once, here. Squire is one of the best. His work was impressive in it's technical composition without losing the feeling...

[@chrisridley5287]

A man who played bass as if it were a lead guitar.

[@axleratio]

@@chrisridley5287 Yes, just like John Entwistle of the Who.

[@andrewtongue7084]

Exactly so, John.

[@Cadinho93]

When this song hit, people had NEVER heard anything like this before. That guitar at the beginning, along with the "Horn Stabs" and drum loops were "samples", which was a brand new thing. The sampler was 8 bit and done on a "Fairlight CMI (Series II)". Also, the whole album "90125" (1983) is a gem. So many great songs: "Changes", "Leave It", "It Can Happen", "City of Love" and "Hold On" are all worthy. The musicianship is impeccable, the production innovative and their reinvention is refreshing.

[@tetleyT]

The Beatles were doing sampling in the mid-60s. "Tomorrow Never Knows" being the most famous example.

[@mejsmith1]

@@tetleyT It was a very early example of digital sampling. The Beatles were using tape loops, which is a bit different.

[@tetleyT]

@@mejsmith1 that's where sampling began, with tape loops.

[@mrz80]

I lost my LP of 90125 in the late 80s to an apartment flood. 15 years later I finally got 'round to buying a CD of the album, and for SOME reason I still knew every word of every song. :D

[@morriganmoonglow2712]

It's a masterpiece. 👏

[@milansekularac6196]

This band is huge. And Jon Anderson is a treasure. His works with Vangelis are also amazing...

[@ForrestYoung]

Yes, those Jon & Vangelis albums are priceless pieces of of musical art!

[@lynneclarke6265]

yes, “The Friends of Mr Cairo” is such a brilliant album I still play after all these years.

[@dadano48]

@@lynneclarke6265 ..yes, amazing job !! Music forever..timeless !!

[@midi510]

I'll have to look into that. I like his work with Kitaro.

[@jamesraleigh4299]

As someone mentioned below, this song is PERFECT for testing out sound systems for live shows. That quiet, clean, crisp, open section after the guitar solo is so perfectly recorded and mixed for testing your sound system!!

[@MrBruinman86]

Trevor Horn (Former Member of Yes and the Buggles) really stepped up his game in the production of this album. Absolute masterpiece.

[@davidadams9849]

Trevor's production on this record is hugely underrated. For those of us who followed his entire career you can see this album as the pinnacle of his artistic output.

[@paulfountain3295]

Trevor Rabin knew his way around a studio too.

[@Fuff63]

Totally agree. And Trevor Rabin is at the heart of this one’s composition and vision.

[@stinky_nut_blast]

@@davidadams9849 Grace Jones Slave to the Rhythm and Frankie Goes to Hollywood Welcome to the Pleasure Dome were production masterpieces, too.

[@yrmthr]

Horn is my favorite producer. Those first 3 Seal records are PERFECT

[@rebeccalipps23]

"Leave It" from the 90125 album will knock your socks off! A hard-hitting vocal entrance leads to the great harmonies they are known for best. One of the best videos that utilizes the medium to aid the storyline. Many of the European groups had been making videos with their music for years & were better at it than their U.S. counterparts.

[@richardwilliams6776]

Our local radio station used to play the A cappella version. Really shows the vocal talent of Yes.

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Leave it is definitely a song she should analyze

[@mightyV444]

'Leave It' and 'It Can Happen' are my favourite songs on that album 😊

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@richardwilliams6776 Ah yes, the acapella version is bliss.

[@andreas-ni8iv]

Kevin Godley and Lol Creme directed the video. And made 18 different versions of the video. 😁

[@kristieroybal4888]

Jon's voice ALWAYS gives me goosebumps, and makes me feel like I'm flying. His work with Vangelis, such as "The Friends of Mr. Cairo" is phenominal, as are his solo albums.

[@peterpulvermacher3730]

"The Friends of Mr. Cairo"👍

[@simplifiedme723]

​@@peterpulvermacher3730trully underrated album 👍

[@Zelgadis82]

And so is his album with Roine Stolt

[@cuhurun]

kris... yep, totally agree. Olias of Sunhillow !

[@Keepler22b]

damn that voice is fine and unique. Timeless!

[@SomeOneNew1029]

There has always been a ridiculous amount of talent in this band, but the addition of Trevor Rabin took them to a whole different level. His creativity is astounding

[@mikakarki7989]

I agree. Trevor's solo is a quite simple, but .... the gated(?) 5th (kvintti, here in Finland) reverb/delay is a brilliant add-on, giving a whole new "texture" in it. Even if it sounds very strange @ 1st time who listens this. IMO.

[@ub2bn]

Agreed!

[@johnbriggsmusic]

Please check out "Heart of the Sunrise" or "Close to the Edge." Jon's vocal performances on those two songs are incredible.

[@blue-tb2fd]

Starship Trooper is another great one for vocals

[@rolandobacamartinez5391]

"Wonderous stories"

[@flickwtchr]

Heart of the Sunrise is indeed a powerful song which has brought me to tears many times in my life feeling the love expressed.

[@jedidiahragweed7266]

Yeah, I keep hoping for Heart of the Sunrise, South Side of the Sky or Awaken.

[@tommack9395]

I do not think there are any unimpressive tracks of Jon.... for that matter the band.

[@c.k.8412]

This was a huge hit with the dance club crowd when it came out. The album was one of those gems where an older, established group comes back to say "we aren't done yet". Still would like to see a dive into Yes' "Your Move, I've Seen All Good People" Lots of great concert content out there to look at.

[@steverickenbacher7110]

King Crimson's "Sleepless". Now THAT was the real hit with the dance club crowd. "Owner" is seriously stilted by comparison, without the high level of musicianship Crimson brought to the table.

[@logan291sal]

"Your Move, I've Seen All Good People" is the song I hope she hits next. Absolutely one of the best vocal performances ever!

[@steverickenbacher7110]

@@logan291sal Ever? Not even in rock.

[@logan291sal]

@@steverickenbacher7110 There are many, many, many good songs with extremely good vocal performances. I personally rank them by the emotional impact and meaning they have for me. This song (for me) has one of the best vocal performances ever. Top 50 at least.

[@steverickenbacher7110]

@@logan291sal If that's what you really mean, why rely on hyperbole to make a point? There's nothing especially deep about the lyrics to "Your Move". He's basically singing a chess game, metaphorically of course. That being said, instrumentals usually hit me deeper.

[@Aleveria]

I am SO HAPPY you chose this song. It's so multi-faceted, and I think the most "alive" of their songs. Seeing this performed in person is an experience I'll never forget.

[@trfatman]

1983. Bands from the 70's were struggling to be relevant in the ever-changing world of music...and YES releases 90215. "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" was the big single off the album, and boy, did it get a lot of airplay! This 1970's prog rock band had no business releasing a Billboard #1 hit single that would instantly be recognizable from the opening guitar riff. But they did. And YES was introduced to a whole new breed of listeners.

[@bfhammer]

This was the monster hit from 90125. But I always liked "It Can Happen" and felt the lyrics were kind of speaking to my teenage self in 1983. I was dealing with the death of my father and it became sort of a comfort song for me. Check on that for the "uplifting" playlist.

[@Tom_Kowalczuk]

Whole 90125 album is great, got it on CD around 20 years ago and was listening it on repeat for ages.

[@DaveRoberts308]

It Can Happen is a great song. Good call out.

[@bfhammer]

@@Tom_Kowalczuk I physically bought this on cassette tape and much later CD. In between a friend gave me his vinyl album. All heavily played by me.

[@kenbattor6350]

@@Tom_Kowalczuk I wore out the CD and had to get a new one😄😄

[@warrengday]

All 9 songs on this album are fantastic-simply called 90125, the albums catalogue number-Hold On, It Can Happen, Changes, Cinema, Leave It, Our Song, City of Love, Hearts. Thoroughly recommend.

[@billesposito2112]

I hear you I love every song on this album. Hearts is one of my favorites.

[@erinpittman987]

I totally agree

[@RushFanatic87]

One of my favorite Yes songs that showcased Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, and Trevor Rabin’s vocal harmonies, along with their musicianship, is “Changes.” It’s not often name checked as one of their classics, but it’s such an amazing song vocally and messagewise in working through devastating relationship enders and hard life changes.

[@hinjurock70]

To me that's the best song on the album - the vocals and lead guitar are awesome.

[@VeritabIlIti]

Hugely underrated album! The bonus a capella version of "Leave It" is one of my favorites

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Yes!.

[@mredmundo247]

Leave it is an absolute masterpiece.

[@richp4790]

I’m surprised you didn’t do the acapella version of the song Leave It by Yes, it would be right up your alley and I think it would blow your mind

[@steverickenbacher7110]

She's taking advice from people who do not know anything about "prime" Yes or Jon Anderson. Don't get me wrong - I love this album, but this song may be the worst one on the album. It's cheap, and is clearly a blatant attempt to make Yes "radio-friendly". Yuck.

[@ravenwind1062]

@@steverickenbacher7110 Noting wrong with "Radio Friendly" but I agree, 70s YES has so much more to offer than 80s YES. I like this song and this album but I love the older stuff.

[@steverickenbacher7110]

@@ravenwind1062 The only thing wrong with radio friendly is that it's usually mindless pap meant to appeal to the largest possible audience, which unfortunately consists mainly of people who do not value musical progress, or dare I say it - improvisation. That being said, Rabin brought more to Yes than Howe could have at that point in time. IMHO, Howe hasn't played a good note since 1980.

[@cryptoking7093]

Time cannon by Triumph!

[@daleeasterwood2683]

@@steverickenbacher7110gotta pay the bills.

[@moneky]

Close to the Edge (studio v) is a must listen for Yes. With your appreciation for their complexity and messaging I think you will absolutely love it.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

Also, almost the entire song builds tension with the various themes, even with the dreamy third movement, but then at the end, all the themes are reintegrated into a resolving shift to major chords which is so triumphant. This echoes the course of Siddhartha, on which it is based, in which the protagonist begins life at peace, but becomes aware of his lack of understanding, then seeks enlightenment through obsessive focus on different aspects of the human condition, finding none of them complete, until he finally is able to resolve all the aspects and return to peace, but now with understanding of his humanity and spirituality.

[@fredwds5178]

The Yes catalog is vast and incredible. The musicianship unparalleled. Complex, innovative and timeless. Wrap your mind around Awaken, Sound Chaser, Heart of the Sunrise, Southside of the Sky, Long Distance Runaround, And You and I, The Gates of Delirium, Ritual:Nous Sommes Du Soleil, Siberian Khatru…and many many more!

[@TheAlexCruz]

The amazing thing about Jon Anderson's voice...and the rest of the band, is that they sounded EXACTLY the same live as they did recorded which was amazing to hear live. I saw them for this tour. The stage was in the round and it still stands out as one of the best shows I've ever seen. Their story telling through music has always been fantastic

[@bigdogblackie]

I've never seen anyone who is so visually emotional about music like Elizabeth. Sometimes I actually think no one else "gets" music like this, the emotions it evokes, as the artist intended. Although it's rare, I've seen Elizabeth sad too, such as when she was reviewing "One" by Metallica. My happy place😊

[@Ralphie83]

she is on some strong shit for sure

[@troybaldwin8107]

The first of her videos I watched was "Spirit of Radio". Her giddiness while listening to that reminded me so much of the first time I heard 2112 as a teen, I actually got emotional (and yes, actually cried a bit.)

[@paigedaniels7718]

to me, her response to Yebba's "Losin' My Mind" is still the truest Elizabethan melty lovefest ever!

[@fuiplu]

She seems fake

[@faervas1234]

@@fuiplu looks like Elizabethan comes from a theater background. The expression are over the top because they are train to have those expression so people in the back can see them. They can't help do them in real life. They are not fake just habit from years of practice. They internalize the over the top expression.

[@ledded1]

I saw Jon Anderson in London a few days ago and he did this. He's still in very fine voice.

[@Wishpool]

I know it's only for brief moments in this song, but I was always entranced with Trevor Rabin's vocal line on "Much better than a..." It's such a great contrast to Jon's higher voice.

[@ortizmo]

This marked Yes's rebirth after Steve Howe left to form Asia and Wakeman became a solo artist. The era was spearheaded by guitarist Trevor Rabin who is a musical genius, soundtrack composer, and notable singer in his own right. His vocals cover a good 45% of this track which explains the dimensional changes you kept picking up on. He produces and engineers as well, and his solo album "Don't Look Away" is one of the best prog rock records of the early 90's. The single "Something To Hold On To" is a great Yes-like track and has a visually fun video as well. Incidentally, Trevor has his first (vocal) solo album in 34 years coming in October.

[@paulkinnear705]

My intro to Yes was my Mum's LP "Tales from Topographic Oceans" as a kid, the music and album art work took me to another place!! Well worth the time to listen to.

[@JTCox]

The solo was played by on guitar by Trevor Rabin, one of the co-writers of the song, who you saw in the video. He played his guitar through an Eventide Harmonizer into his Marshall amp. That solo was revolutionary in its time! He also contributes additional lead vocals on this song, and all over the 90125 album. As others have said, you should listen to "Leave It" from this same album. Killer group vocals, and you hear Trevor and Jon both sing lead. That entire "90125" album is fantastic! Also, Trevor has spent the last 25+ years composing movie soundtracks like Armageddon, Twister, Remember The Titans, etc.

[@WayneKitching]

Fun fact. Trevor Rabin was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and used to be in the band Rabbitt. He joined Yes and never looked back.

[@StJabo]

That "screechy" sound you've identified is a fifth sounding on top of the note he's actually playing.

[@bellaimages]

My first experience with hearing Yes was the song Roundabout then my love for this band grew even more when they entered the MTV era with this 🎵 🎶 song! Then i was able to see them in concert in the early 80's. They did not have an opening band, but instead we were treated to a wonderful hour of Warner Brothers cartoons which put everyone in an incredible happy mood! Fantastic concert! I have pictures from about the 5th row. Such memories. ❤

[@hubrisnaut]

Young lady, Your intensity is very attractive. I first learned of you through finding your opera singing. I'm a musician, Yes, I have this album, It's really fun watching your reactions and 'takes' on music that came up in my lifetime. All the best, Thomas

[@earacer2560]

I remember being 6 or 7 years old watching this video on MTV and not understanding it at all. It was nice revisiting it with you as a 46 year old. It makes so much more sense now😉. I guess at 7 you haven’t had life beat you down enough to appreciate the message. Thank you for once again reintroducing another classic song from my childhood! I’m sure many other people out there feel the same way!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Good art (painting, photograph, music, written word, sculpture, etc) is that which makes you think and that thinking can change as your life changes.

[@jargraroch3000]

'Yes' has always been a requirement for anybody's rock collection - very innovative band.

[@russfelger]

I remember this track from my early teens, actually the whole album, due to being the younger sibling in the family. Genesis was another one that got plenty of plays around the house. It seemed with each album, the members of YES got more in alignment with each other. When Big Generator was released, I felt they had hit perfection. It was the album after this one. If you want to experience true vocal meshing between the members, listen to Love will find a way or Shoot high, aim low. Truly remarkable. The layering and the way in which they fit together is amazing.

[@earthtraderssaga]

Same kind of family as myself. I was listening to Yes andd Genesis from age 1 and on.

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

This has been one of my favorite songs since my childhood in the 80s. Unfortunately, it took me until my 30s to actually understand the message that “Owner of a lonely heart is much better than a broken heart”. I’ve never been happier, though, as I am now alone with myself. Loving yourself is all the love you need. Love from someone is nice but you can’t guarantee it will last. Or that it’s even real to begin with. Great reaction and breakdown🤘🏼

[@jimchumley7907]

AGAPE LOVE FROM.ABOVE IS THE GREATEST!

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

@@jimchumley7907 that’s, like, just your opinion.. man. -the Dude

[@ronhall5395]

I think it is much harder to love someone else if you don't know how to love yourself.

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

@@ronhall5395 definitely. But also I don’t feel the need to love someone else. Maybe that will change over time.🙏🏼

[@emilywilhite5807]

I am also much happier now with my ‘lonely heart’ versus the broken heart I had many many times. Now in my 50s I just don’t have that absolute need for another person.

[@beforethunder4987]

I used to fall a sleep with head phones on listening to this LP and many others, in my teen years. I honestly believe that the messages that I interpreted from so many songs is the reason I'm still on this earth. Influenced by the music and lyrics was the hope I needed to continue growing into the "old" man that I've become. Mental health is very important and the message that I always heard in music was: Suicide is not an option when dealing with those kinds of thoughts. There are to many people that love you and care about you whether you know them or not. The best lesson I have learned is that it always gets better even if you can't see it coming. God bless!

[@timothybrennan3600]

Would love to see you experience “Leave it” for the first time. Please give it a listen. It’s an absolute vocal masterpiece.

[@88wildcat]

A long time ago on KZbin there was a video of this song that had all of the recording tracks layed out like horizontal stripes telling you what instrument was on what track and when that instrument stopped playing the track would disappear on the video and then reappear when the instrument came back in so sometimes there would twelve tracks on the screen, other times seven or eight other times four or five. It was really gnarly to follow along what was happening in the song with all of the tracks weaving together. I haven't been able to find that video in probably a decade though.

[@blankthoughttv]

I cannot explain how much I LOVE this song. everything from the sounds, the abrupt 'shake ups' that backing when John Anderson is yelling and how its tambor changes to just a bit more subdued so Anderson can belt and they lyrics and everything!!! Your reaction to this is just great. I get chills every time this song plays. it hits me in the most beautiful way!

[@Liz-cmc313]

One of the best bands in the last 4 decades. I think their best album,I still have it on vinyl .This song has special meaning to me. ❤... Thank you for talking about mental health.

[@wardka]

Or five decades.

[@CorePathway]

Pity they had a mediocre singer at best. The Lars Ulrich of prog rock vocalists.

[@sgtdarryldm]

Thank you for the perspective. I've listened to this song for decades, and never have an in-depth thought. Never saw it in a positive way. It does make sense.

[@hieronymous7]

It should be mentioned that Chris Squire’s voice is such a key component here (and most other Yes stuff) as is Trevor Rabin’s on the albums he appears on. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trevor Horn’s voice is in there too. Thank you for your reactions, this is a good one!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

[@collenfisher3635]

Trevor Rabin also played for the South African group called Rabbit... Rabbit has some awesome songs/music.

[@cozmicpfunk]

This Yes Album was a game changer and paradigm shift for a Prog band that was dismantling and needed a fresh blood infusion. I really love this hybrid and the songs are amazing- listen to Cinema, it is some of the best 2 minutes of any prog instrumental ever done. Every track on this record kicks a** and their musicianship is totally on fire. Trevor Rabin's contribution is what makes this new version of Yes work. Jon Anderson is also at high peak in his lyrics, singing and expression. The entire ensemble is fantastic they finally received the well deserved commercial success of 90125

[@buttsnet]

I was very disappointed that she chose this song when there are so many better showcases of Anderson's vocals and the band's musical talent. The Yes Album is a masterpiece.

[@johnray527]

I discovered this channel a few days ago and there are so many of these analyses that I want to watch and re-experience the song as you encounter it. To the Charismatic Voice herself - there's a beautiful essay from 70 years ago called "The Loss of the Creature" by the American writer Walker Percy. He trained to be a doctor, but caught tuberculosis early in his career and could no longer practice medicine. In the essay, he talks about the struggle for authenticity in people's lives. One thing he describes is how people may re-access something familiar through the eyes of someone else. I feel that's a big part of what you're doing, a big part of the shared experience of your channel. People have found someone who lets them see again. Or I should say, hear again. Thank you.

[@bartondean4260]

Jon is a genius vocalist, probably the best we have ever had. I saw them in the round in 91, at McNichols Arena, that entire concert is here on KZbin, One of the best shows I have seen and I have seen everyone that matters.

[@argirot]

I remember the night in 1984 when I bought this album, had a great set of headphones, turned off the lights, layed on the floor under the stereo and only moved out of the trance once, to flip the album over. Still feels like yesterday, and every song on this album is unique and powerful on their own way. I want to hear @theCharismaticVoice unpack Leave It

[@firedoc5]

When this came out, I was a senior in high school. We had a deep and meaningful debate in chemistry class about the topic of is it better to have loved and had your heart broken or to have not loved at all. The teacher was only a couple of years older than some of the class, including me, so she was in the same mindset. This is one of my favorite 80's songs even though I wasn't a big fan of the music from that decade, especially hair bands. That slight pause with the *bang* was something new and made you take notice. The later video is the official one that was played on MTV. BTW: Looking great, Elizabeth.

[@O_Draws]

The real star of this song is the producer, Trevor Horn, who was actually the vocalist and producer on Yes' previous album, Drama (my favorite Yes album). All of those weird musical stabs are manually spliced tape samples that Horn constructed for the song. Even though he's won tons of awards for his later work with Seal, Horn is particularly proud of his work here.

[@DavidLazarus]

IMO, Drama is a great album, but it should not have been a Yes album. ABWH was more Yes than Drama and they could not call themselves Yes.

[@O_Draws]

@DavidLazarus Everything is subjective and I don't believe in purity. Art is art. [shrug]

[@DavidLazarus]

@@O_Draws - Art may be art, but branding is important. Yes is a brand whose heart and soul has always been Jon Anderson. I love Drama. But it's not Yes. Nor is post 2004 "Yes".

[@O_Draws]

@@DavidLazarus Have fun with that.

[@DavidLazarus]

@@O_Draws - The funny thing is that I enjoy all eras of bands like King Crimson, Asia and Genesis. Anyway, I most definitely have fun listening to the music I enjoy; which is quite a lot over numerous genres.

[@JimFinley11]

Of all Yes's songs from their later albums, "Shoot High Aim Low" is the most striking and intense. It's a bleak, beautiful song, maybe my favorite of all their catalogue throughout their history. It would be great to see you hearing and analyzing it.

[@Bassdriver]

I've been battling depression for most of my adult life and it got much worse after being dumped by my fianceé 2 years and a month ago after her getting fed up with my general unsuitability for life due to my (then) undiagnosed ADHD. I deeply appreciate you raise the issue every now and then. It. Is. Important. 😊

[@gw2955]

There were two albums in the 80's that were comebacks by 60/70s bands. 90125 by Yes is one of them, and Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple is the other. They were great albums that introduced an entirely new generation to their music.

[@robinaltena6046]

Perfect Strangers! Thanks for reminding me of that great album!!

[@bookhouseboy280]

Absolutely. Perfect Strangers was another great one and the tour outgrossed every band in the states.

[@norwegianblue2017]

...and Aerosmith.

[@mightyV444]

The song 'Perfect Strangers' also is my favourite Deep Purple song 😊 There was a recent reaction video on the Hanier Family channel, too! 🙂

[@ericpayne9091]

As others are stating, you definitely need to give Leave It a listen! Gates of Delirium from the Symphonic Live recording would be fun too 😉

[@CoSmiC__VoiCe]

I have listened to this song many times, because I am a lover of the 70s. But I haven't watched this video clip much. Thank you Elizabeth, your comments for the clip and the clip are great. Again.

[@jeffreystone22]

I still have two of their records and used to play this one constantly as a junior in high school. I don't remember that first part of the video that you saw. I just remember it starting with the black and white with all the people walking. Thanks for looking at this classic.

[@fredklein3829]

Jon Anderson has one of the best voices in the industry. natch, I love him in Jon and Vangelis as well and was lucky enough to see him in solo concert once.

[@asraiSOA]

Yes! 'The Friends Of Mr. Cairo'

[@auntiegravity7713]

I got to see him perform in Paso Robles at a winery.. it was magical!

[@shawnseymour621]

Being 57 and a child of the 80s, YES was a huge influence on me and my friends. Mr. Anderson(a hint to The Matrix, that was Neo's real life name) was the voice that all others espired to be.

[@CommonsenseMK]

I saw these guys during this tour. Unbelievable show! As a musician, I was blown away for two hours. If you want to hear the whole band sing. Listen to "Leave It" acapella. They recorded it both ways in the studio and played it both ways live. Awesome.

[@tommack9395]

"Turn of the Century" - first recorded on the Going For The one Album - 1977, One of the most beautiful pieces Yes ever created and likely one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever recorded. the Pygmalion and Galatea myth in reverse really, Thing is Jon was in prime form, his range and emotional expression shinning throughout, Steve's guitar skills on par also... Is a Sound Scape of emotion, rollercoaster of heights and lows - Anderson, Steve Howe and Alan White really wrote a masterpiece. For abrupt switches, Yes is all about time signature and theme change, They're a prog rock band so is expected "Yours is No Disgrace" and "Starship Trooper" their earliest But "Close To The Edge" opens with nature and dwells into it's chaos before getting to the first verse. Then in a stripped down middle section the polyphonic melodies between Jon's lead vocal and backing vocals (Chris and Steve) is so eloquent ...

[@benketteridge9150]

This was the first song I ever heard on stereo headphones and I was totally blown away by it. This song holds a very special place in my heart for that reason. The rest of the album is top notch too.

[@prischm5462]

I first heard "Your Move" by Yes in 1971. I loved their sound immediately. Their progressive rock style was never boring. One of my favorite groups for many years.

[@mysticrhythms3348]

The entire yes catalog is absolutely mind-blowing fragile close to the edge going for the one it's absolutely amazing what this band is capable of. You could probably never get to the bottom of how great they are

[@timallen6035]

Through reading comments on many of Elizabeth's videos, I know that I am not the only one who takes pleasure in watching someone "discover" music that us older people grew up with. I turned 18 in 83 when this album was released. Seeing her reactions brings up so many memories and feelings.

[@oldmanriff7633]

This album, 90125, and the next, Big Generator, are so, sooooo good. Cool tidbit - 90125 (the album's catalog number w/their record company) was originally a solo album by Trevor Rabin (guitarist), and he kept getting more and more members of Yes to guest on it that they figured they may as well call it a Yes album & take advantage of their notoriety. Both produced by Trevor Horn (Video Killed the Radio Star, Kiss From a Rose) and cement the dude as a brilliant producer. I wish the video version wasn't used - I felt like the musical analysis suffered a little bit for analysis of the video. I love your music analysis most! The song "Leave It" off this album has been mentioned - it and "Changes" would both blow you away, & I'd love to see you analyze them.

[@marksvideofaves8095]

So many incarnations with this band. My favorite for an uplifting song would be Awaken..so many great songs..Heart of the Sunrise is also a favorite ,love all the changes in the song..older ,newer, all of them good to me..

[@wardka]

Not to sound crude in any way, but Awaken is better than a deep multiple orgasm. It leaves me physically drained, mentally uplifted and spiritually transcendent in a way that can't be expressed in mere words.

[@ronhall5395]

This is a great song. Brings back memories . So many great songs out there addressing mental health issues. The Warning Band just released a live video of a performance from last August at Teatro Metro. At CDMX. " Dany's metal health master piece " When I am Alone" .

[@gragor11]

I'm seeing it for the first time as a 71 year old. I know the music of this song by heart having heard it many times on tapes and on the radio. I didn't know the lyrics as I seem to be lyric blind. (Can't string them together as a thought train as I am too distracted by the music train). I have new blue tooth hearing aids and this music is now inside my head, way more so than with headphones because of all the tuning that went into their correction of my hearing frequency deficits. It's a new experience to listen to music now. This has always been a masterpiece of musicianship and production. Thanks for the breakdown Elizabeth. You are imparting a whole new dimension to my favourite songs, of which I have many.

[@paigedaniels7718]

The real factor in the unique sound is primarily due to the producer, Trevor Horn. Another example of his production style was Seal's megahit "Kiss From a Rose." He has an innate sense of instrumentation, arrangement and DYNAMICS! Love the mental health message. Wonderful tie-in with BetterHelp! Your channel is soo cool! xoxo-paige

[@hazi5961]

If you havent done so yet, I'd love to see you analyze "Roundabout" or "Leave It" (which has some really cool vocal harmonies) by Yes.

[@martinkasper197]

She has already analyzed the live version of Roundabout some months ago..

[@christopherwhite1648]

Saw Yes in concert at RFK stadium in Washington, D.C. June 1976. Thet played with Peter Frampton and Gary Wright. It was fantastic. The power went in the middle of the concert and the crowd was pretty rowdy. Yes came when the power was restored they did an extended version of Roundabout. I remember that some crazy a-hole was throwing cherry bombs into the crowd. One of them landed next to me and the concussion felt like someone hit me in the guts and put a big bruise on my leg. It was brutal. That being said, All 3 groups were great. Rick Wakeman was on keyboards and slayed it.

[@quinceykirkland1227]

I have a picture of me as a child next to Steve Howe, my mom was a huge Yes fan and we went to a local rock station to meet him. I've seen them live 5 times, because of my mom Yes is a huge part of my childhood.

[@jeffbeard346]

“Yes” was my first concert in the mid-70’s. I have been pleasantly surprised to hear Jon Anderson on multiple jazz works. (Kitaro and Dennis Haklar to name a couple.) Elizabeth, your comments on your review of Roundabout are spot on. He has taken care of his voice.

[@chriso6719]

80's YES. Some of the long time YES fans don't care for this very much. I liked it a lot when it came out. As an 80's kid, it was pretty much my introduction to the band, though I did go back , and like , their 70's catalog.

[@gw2955]

True, without 90125, I wouldn't have gotten Fragile. There were some great songs too. "Leave It" of course, but I also loved "It Can Happen".

[@Dholmes1022]

Same with me, I listened to 90125 a lot. The guitarist Trevor Rabin, who is now a film composer, started a group with Chris Squire and Jon Anderson after Yes went on hiatus to do other work. But the Publishers put the Yes name to the album. Rabin did not like that because he said that their music was not Yes, and fans of the band might not like the music. But my dad, who is a major progressive rock fan, lies the album, and though the music is different, it is a superb example of musicianship, and Jon Anderson's voice is always iconic.

[@torc7424]

Same here; I was 12 when it came out. I've gone back and am a huge fan of their earlier material, but the Rabin era is part of the foundation of my musical tastes.

[@bennoakes2477]

it was their breakthrough hit, however, and their only one, so, their most important one.

[@gfakruddinahmad8316]

"Owner of a lonely heart, is much better than an Owner of a broken heart" ! Awesome line !

[@thomast8539]

Unless, however, they are one and the same.

[@doomhunter697]

And it is completely wrong. It is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

[@bennoakes2477]

and yet, it's false.

[@Othraerir]

@@doomhunter697 and some people will never know

[@doomhunter697]

@@jmeck1381 Having been both, yes it is false. If you have never loved, you have only loneliness. If you have lost love, you still have the memories.

[@adrian3020]

@TheCharismaticVoice you really need to check out the acapella version of a Yes song called Leave it. Its a song from the same album as this and was released in later years. No instrumentals, all voice, but still a complete musical piece in it's own right. Voices used as percussive instruments, interwoven harmonies, just a gem. And if you like Jon Anderson, Chris Squire and Trever Rabin's work in this song you will love Leave it.

[@twowongs8266]

The song was recorded over two floors of the studio as they had the new 'Fairlight' synthesizer, which was a piece of equipment right at the cutting edge of sound back then. Trevor Rabin was the new member of the band (and an awesome player) replacing long time band member Steve Howe. The band has gone through a number of lineup members (let's not forget Rick Wakeman!). The early '70's was my favourite time listening to Yes (with acid and other herbs) :)

[@brentd.4093]

Also, Jon Anderson did a lot of work with Vangelis. His singing on the song "Tales of the Future" from the original Blade Runner sound track is absolutely haunting. His singing range is unbelievable.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

The Who, Mr. Hendrix and the owners of a lonely heart... Yes sir, I would call this a big week 💯👍 Love that "Uhhhhh gimme that Guitar Riff" Face 😁

[@Novakiller]

I’m telling you Elizabeth your gonna love “heart of the sunrise” from Yes ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Roddy1965]

Major 1980s sound when a lot of sound effects technology was readily commercially available and every band was trying to see how to use it and mark their own sound. Yes played that game, too, and I think they did a great job of it. It's a great album.

[@StarSong936]

Yes "And You and I" along with this one are just two of the songs I really love. I also like "Tails from Topographic Oceans".

[@Bizcuit2920]

I think you should have done “Leave it”. It really shows off the bands vocal abilities.

[@jimt3611]

Definitely could be next!

[@55itsme]

I used to have the 45 and the B side was the same song with all the instrumentation removed - just the vocal tracks a cappella. Amazing!

[@NoCanDu]

A capella version!

[@NoCanDu]

@@55itsmeMe, too! I was in an cappella choir in high school at the time. I took the record to my choir director. She couldn’t find any sheet music for it then. 😢

[@55itsme]

@@NoCanDu that would have been so cool!

[@vincenttayelrand]

Two words; Trevor Horn. His genius is all over this song. This former Yes member would go on and become one of the greatest producers of the era.

[@xxwookey]

I was a huge Yes fan but the Trevor Horn 90125 period is my favourite. It was a step change from what went before. Nearly everything Horn touched was great.

[@brucetuter6234]

90125 is NOT real Yes. Sorry

[@xxwookey]

@@brucetuter6234 It's different from most of the rest I agree, but I still like that period best, with the possible exceptions of Roundabout and Tempus Fugit.

[@lacycek]

There is something mesmerizing in the melody, harmony, timbre and effects, the whole arrangement of the chorus.

[@rubenfranco9046]

There are also bird wings flapping as he turns and walks against the flow. Just a masterfully done song, an expertly put together video, and a ton of message. ✌️

[@charliemunro6058]

I never noticed the wings at the end before watching here. Probably never played the song all the way out on radio, or had cross-fades covering that final touch.

[@rubenfranco9046]

@@charliemunro6058 That's exactly it, gets chopped off on the radio, the butchers 😔 As with most of these legends, it's best to buy the vinyl, plop it on the turntable and let it rip✌️

[@manualboyca]

that abrupt guitar break after the solo is actually the same guitar part being played during the verses earlier in the song. It's nice that they brought it back in isolation and brought it to the front. Great songwriters!

[@GeoffTrowbridge]

Correct, it's just that during the verses the notes are muted and staccato, whereas during the break after the solo the notes are allowed to ring out and form full chords.

[@LouieLouie3]

One of a few 70's bands that found new life in the 80's

[@j_freed]

Elizabeth's joyful 'hee hee!' whenever hearing a synthesizer hit is why I love ❤️ this channel.

[@dseveno8254]

This tune came out when I was in the 7th grade. I'd never heard of "Yes" before. What a glorious introduction.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

Me too - about 7th grade.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

I wish she dove deeper into an analysis of specifically Jon's voice other than saying it was high and maybe another comment or two.

[@shanejohnson5318]

Thank you for your excitement and exuberant analysis of all these songs. I love your energy. Out of curiosity, have anyone ever suggested giving The Alan Parson's Project or Asia?

[@grahamnunn8998]

Trevor Rabin is a genius and also a fantastic singer too. The solo was played through a harmoniser set to a 5th which glitched on more than one note. I liked the effect so much, I had harmoniser in my rack for a few years (it was the 80s!)

[@DavidLazarus]

I agree that Trevor's vocals are outstanding! Much better than Steve Howe's. The Rabin/Kaye line-up produced the best harmonies in my opinion. Talk has harmonies that are even better than Leave It.

[@tedalger8925]

I remember in an interview with one of the guitar magazines back then they asked Rabin about his "sound" and his reply was something like "why would I want just one sound?"

[@alisalavine1052]

Bold words. The harmonies in Leave It are a master class in blend and tightness. This is what happens when brilliant musicians get together and just have fun.

[@DavidLazarus]

@@alisalavine1052 - Everything Yes did from 1969 through 2004 was master class. Jon Anderson wouldn't have it any other way.

[@ryanbotha9775]

Guys, search for Trevor Rabin in his band when he was young and hadn't left South Africa yet, his band was called Rabbitt and his big hit here in South Africa was called "Charlie".

[@Berndaddie]

So many layers to this song and it's production. I find myself listening to this album every 4 to 6 months. Jon Anderson's lyrics go deep. Love seeing persons like yourself touched by music that I love and have lived out over a long period of time. It reminds me of the first time my Dad introduced me to classical music via Peter and the Wolf. Learning to understand how the pieces made the whole of the music. Finding a rock group like Yes brings me back the beginning. Love it. Great job. 👍

[@brandonb9873]

Met Jon Anderson twice in the mid 90's. He would visit a coworker who would play in his band for local winery gigs. Both times Jon was very friendly and engaged, he also would quickly turn the conversation into how we are surrounded by fairies. I wasn't that familiar with his music other than I was told he sang Owner of a Lonely Heart. I later found out he worked on the soundtrack for Legend, then it all made sense.

[@jimoliver660]

I find it odd so many reaction video sites start their Yes journey with this song. Great comeback song but I recommend the earlier albums. Yes songs and Fragile.

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

It’s probably their most well known song to the people that didn’t grow up listening to them.

[@MyWillypilly]

I never get sick of this song. They played this in heavy rotation back in the day. It's a sonic delight.

[@MyWillypilly]

You will love the rest of the album.

[@theubercaste]

1:33 -i love this. Your reaction is ace. 2:31-this made me happy 3:14 -You’re probably right, but as an 80s kid I only ever heard it this way; so I always knew when the vocals came in bc that’s just the song did. Get it? You’re hearing a deeper level to the song than I am, one that I couldn’t hear as a ten year old. I like it. 11:20- love this 13:26 -I’ve never seen this before. Very esoteric. 23:23 -this reaction is making me so happy.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

💯

[@PatCalabrese]

This was the "Second Great Period" of Yes. The first one you covered with "Roundabout" which featured a different guitarist and keyboardist than what you see here, and their songwriting and sound was drastically different. Yes had been around since 1969, but it took until this album for them to really embrace 80's technology (such as it was) and write some concise pop songs, much to their benefit. Prior to this, they had a progressive rock cult status along the lines of Rush and early Genesis, which explains Geddy Lee's appearance on the RRHOF video with "Roundabout" you previously covered. On one hand, it's bittersweet to know that both Chris Squire and Alan White, who were a formidable rhythm section, are both gone now. But on the other hand, it's incredible to know that Jon Anderson, at 78 years old now, still sings THIS FREAKING GOOD!!! He's an absolute timeless wonder from a vocal standpoint. Thank you for doing the analyses on some of these great old prog rock songs.

[@stpnwlf9]

This album has some very interesting arrangements and really produced several very likable tunes. It is more approachable in some ways because the songs are shorter and more 'radio-friendly' as opposed to the massive prog epics of earlier records. There is a lot to like in both this style and earlier, though for old-school Yes fans like me, you can't beat the Fragile-Close to the Edge era.

[@NoelBastosMusic]

You should REALLY listen to Soon by Yes. It is just amazing, and the vocals are something else. Hope you see this! Love your videos

[@talonandfeather]

Thank you for doing a produced version of a Yes song. I've grown up listening to them because of my Dad, and have always felt like their production choices are an instrument to itself. Watching a recording of a live performance always loses some of that subtle magic for me, although I understand why it can be valuable in analysis to see them. It's just never quite the same out of stereo

[@AmyStayman]

Owner of a Lonely Heart was the first video I ever saw when I was 12/13 years old back in 1983. Back then we didn't have a pause button or rewind. I remember sitting there for hours waiting to see it again. Every time I hear this song it takes me back to my parent's house and sitting on the floor in front of the tv completely obsessed.

[@petenich76]

Thank you for this reaction and analysis! Consider analyzing Siberian Khatru next. It’s one of Yes’s greatest songs, and it contains some very interesting harmonies and vocal interjections. I would definitely recommend starting with the studio version; the live versions vary a lot in quality.

[@lordmortarius538]

YES is such a great band, the quirkiness of their music is iconic of the 80's That 'bang' sound that makes you giggle is called an Orchestra hit, a sampled synth sound that was used a LOT in the 80's :D

[@BrianHunsakerMusic]

I believe this was the very first orchestra hit? And then a lot of people started copying it.

[@DD-fj3vh]

I totally agreed with the comment-so much talent in this band. Brings back many memories of my high school days. Great video Elizabeth-always new and interesting perspectives you bring to these old favorites of mine.