WHAT IN THE WORLD!| FIRST TIME HEARING Yes - Roundabout REACTION

[@jangle4246]

"Roundabout" is clearly one of the best progressive rock songs ever. Love its many shifts & changes.

[@RealTechZen]

If you heard it live, you'd know how multi-dimensional the sound could be. It's a shame there isn't a 7.1 surround sound remix of this album.

[@ralphgomez6251]

Listen to "I Can See For Miles And Miles "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joeyblowey123456]

@@RealTechZen There is a 5.1 surround mix of this album. It's amazing

[@Alewifes_Husband]

One of the best things about it is that while it's so intense and has so many transitions and parts -- it's put together in such as accessible way! The complexity is masked by so much fun!

[@montanamike7948]

there are so many better ones though

[@dennismoore3383]

Imagine living in a decade where songs like Roundabout by Yes, Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen were big hits on the radio. ON THE RADIO!!! I don't feel so bad being old. We were so spoiled by incredible music.

[@theodoreritola7641]

OVER SPOILED In Deed , The 70s Were the bomb of ALL Bombs

[@kenbongaards554]

I share the same sentiment,the music of the seventies are the pinnacle what huamanity has created and never to be repeated ever again!

[@rosemarykoval8202]

Agree.

[@Cat-qo3ht]

Agreed! The unique creativity when music groups each had their own, individual sound and feel, unlike a lot of today's music where I can't tell who's the group /singer because so many sound the same. And also the amount of filler instruments in songs now, without a good reason to be in the song other than to fill up "space". This is my all-time favorite YES song. A blast from my teenage years for sure.

[@dflo4165]

I did get to see zeppelin in San Diego back about 75. Great show. John B was still alive then! Yes, I am that old!

[@carolynjohnsen7759]

I’m 67 in 2024. Was a teen in the seventies, graduated in 1974. All the tunes you listen to were part of our daily RADIO sounds. I enjoy seeing how much you and other reviewers are so into the songs you discover. It totally blows me away that it’s new to you. I think, how can they NOT have heard these tunes before, or the music / instruments being played to produce the tunes as that’s not prevalent today with the synthetic music. I was VERY fortunate, and am thrilled that you get to enjoy these “gifts” 50+ years later! ENJOY!!

[@normsaunders4980]

I really want to find out what particular songs stick in the minds of these guys months after first reaction to hearing it. We were around when these works were just coming out, and everyone was astounded. I've asked the kids on this channel (they're kids to me; I'm 68) to let us know what songs have really stuck for them. I hope they respond).

[@jvictor77]

I'm the same age as you and - ditto to everything you said. We were so lucky!

[@rirkc]

I hear you. sixty six in 2024. Same musical experiences. The youngsters wonder why we cling to "our music" so hard. Well, this is why -- songs like this are a once in a lifetime thing. I equate the music of my youth to the cars of my youth. They were just so beautiful back then. Style, character, beautiful lines and jeez, so much power. Never to be repeated, unfortunately.

[@JaDav40]

Yep...this song was a 7 act play. This 60 year old loves knowing what's coming but seeing these kids have no idea..

[@michaellockhart554]

Geddy Lee made the comment, when he and Alex Lifeson inducted YES into the HoF, that Chris Squire was his inspiration for playing the bass, he even started playing with a Ric because of Squire

[@Jamie644]

Geddy Lee played with them at the HOF. That bass part is wicked in this song, and Geddy handled it like the great musician he is.

[@carlpeterson8182]

@@Jamie644 Yes! That was amazing. Geddy and Rush are my favorites. But Squire is probably my second fav bass player and I love Yes also. It was so cool seeing Geddy playing with those that inspired him. I would have loved if it was Squire (RIP) but Geddy is great also.

[@buddystewart2020]

Another Geddy Lee quote: Without YES, there would be no RUSH.

[@carlgibbons5777]

@@buddystewart2020 Peart was obsessed with The Who, but he later realized Moon's out of control style didn't exactly fit his own personality. Neil needed more structure. The busy playing/chops of Moon he retained, but Peart's drum parts way more refined than Moon.

[@magneto7930]

Geddy was quite justified in filling in for Chris Squire at the HOF as he was definitely in the same league, indeed it was a great honor for him to play tribute to one of his heroes.

[@blinky705]

Wakeman's keyboards are flashy and Howe's guitar work is exquisite, but Chris Squire's bass lines are mind-blowing! One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@annsipes6780]

It was great seeing them in concert in the early 70’s. I was so in love with them. ❤

[@janushscott]

Bass is insane

[@jackbrown2325]

Drums arent too shabby either LOL! .

[@gooblenis656]

Squire was the heart of the band & I miss him dearly

[@DavidGarcia-hm8fm]

Amen!! Chris Squire is a god!

[@jerryrichmond4707]

The classic YES lineup. Anderson, Howe, Squire, Wakeman and Bruford. All virtuosos and at the top of their game. YES was the pinnacle of progressive rock.

[@chriswiedeman2956]

Chris Squire's bass is just ON FIRE!!! This band is always a sensory experience and takes you places. Great stuff!

[@niles006]

an absolute master

[@shanetucker8186]

Yeah not a huge Yes fan. But Chris Squire is a master bassist

[@lindalor9284]

To quote Almost Famous, it is incendiary!

[@carriedebehnke6209]

I have always loved the bass line on this.

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

Chris and this song was a big reason a got a bass guitar in the late seventies. Yeah, this has always been a huge influence. Still have a few basses I play daily all these years later!

[@auralfixxation6702]

And all of these years later, this song still holds up.

[@Itelkner]

Only in recent years have I realized how funky it really is with that bass line.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

This song will be relevant for centuries, if not longer.

[@scottalic4067]

And the kids love it too: it's used in the closing credits of bonkers anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a show set in part in 19th century England, but where the characters are named after 70s prog rock bands...

[@pokpuck]

RIP Chris Squire(on bass)

[@s.jackson8098]

One of the most creative bass players ever. He was a big influence on me, and I don't even play bass.

[@stcif]

When Yes is jamming, it’s like a freight train going down the rails at 100 MPH and the engineer is yelling, “more coal”! My favorite band.

[@lauriekling8625]

LoL , awesome analogy

[@EricHenning]

I can’t like this enough.

[@ginasarmina4728]

Yes!

[@lilpoohbear653]

haha...you got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Exactly!!!

[@bazookajoe6133]

Indeed. All the different sounds just blend well together. Crazy jam.

[@joelliebler5690]

The bass guitar is the late great legend of legends Chris Squire. The all world Rick Waksman on the synthesizer!

[@francisseidel8014]

Wakeman's Hammond was the most pronounced during the solos late in the song. Also there is incredible use of the Mellatron hidden in the chorus that has a Strawberry Fields sound. So much intense keyboard work in this song...

[@patricknicolucci5073]

@@francisseidel8014 Wakeman was one of the first to play the mellotron

[@francisseidel8014]

@@patricknicolucci5073 Actually the first Rock musician to use Mellatron was Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. He worked for Mellatron and introduced it to the Beatles. Wakeman was a little behind Pinder/Moodys and the Beatles on using it.

[@danb.6294]

The 6 wives of Heny the Vision. Rick Wwakeman is awesome

[@patricknicolucci5073]

@@francisseidel8014 yes I know Pinder help develop and test it but Wakeman learned to use it on complicated musical pieces that did not allow the power supply to slow down the tape and play it out of tune.

[@MsUrbangirl]

I remember how long their concerts were. Three hours but every minute was delightful. So glad our 70s music has stood the test of time!!! It does make getting older much easier!

[@chriso6719]

Their highest charting song in the US ,other than Owner of a Lonely Heart, and my favorite by them. Yours iIs No Disgrace, Close to the Edge, And You And I, or Starship Trooper for more.

[@michaelkpate]

Also based on their final reaction - Heart of the Sunrise.

[@mycatz2fatgaming]

I love owner of a lonely heart.

[@debprivate7840]

Owner of a Lonely Heart is the only song I know by them. I recommend it.

[@roydavis5222]

Owner of the Lonely Heart was their only #1 Hit.

[@juliemanarin4127]

I love Owner Of A Lonely Heart

[@kentharris3878]

One of the greatest bands in the history of music. Chris Squire's bass is simply unequalled, gotta love Rick Wakeman's incredible keys, Jon Anderson's voice is otherworldly, the guitar work from Steve Howe is master class and Bill Bruford's drums and percussion take it all to another level. Loved watching you hear for the first time what I've loved for decades.

[@stevemurrell6167]

The ultimate Yes line up!

[@josephgallagher945]

The only player on same level is Geddy Lee. He stepped in for Chris @ the rock n roll hof induction.

[@susieq9801]

Steve Howe played the flamenco guitar on Queen's "Innuendo".

[@eileendobbs8009]

OMG I know. Individually they're ALL virtuosos but together they were just magic!

[@jimelkins8697]

I always enjoyed Chris Squire's backing vocals as well as being one of the best bass players around.

[@larrystaab3087]

I was a teen in the seventies. You two reaffirmed the I lived in the best decade for music. You have made me appreciate it even more.

[@swedbergsubs]

And remember how 8 track players allowed us to ride with our favorite music? Don’t forget the matchbook…lol!

[@MarkSteele-bh3hb]

Agree 1,000 percent!

[@ericanderson8886]

Going down the Yes rabbit hole now and no coming back. They're at the top of the progressive rock world. Great reaction.

[@bobblowhard8823]

"Yes". So underrated. So talented. So timeless. So far ahead of their time. I feel so blessed to have been a young man when this came out!

[@z-man2343]

Underrated?!? By whom? Yes is considered by many to be the best prog rock, is not in all of rock, bands ever. They have sold millions of albums over 50 years and have millions of fans around the globe. Far from underrated.

[@zq9m3xh8]

@@z-man2343 Well, I think they're way underrated in Bolivia.

[@mikep6222]

Hardly under rated. For those of us who lived on prog rock, they were well known and well respected.

[@bobblowhard8823]

@@z-man2343 I agree, but if you ask rockers from that era to give a list of top bands from back in the day, they hardly ever mention "Yes". It's usually Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Zeppelin, Chicago, and others.

[@lindazee]

@@bobblowhard8823 you're so right, and they do deserve better. I have seen all the big names live in concert, and can easily say that the YES concerts were hands down among the most memorable.

[@robertdtimmerman]

This was from 1971. There were no fancy re-recording gimmicks for instrument sounds. The guys were actually playing their instruments. The keyboards were actually being played. Steve Howe was playing the guitar. Most of todays music groups could not play this song because they don’t really know how to play their instruments. This song, depending on when you read this, is over 51 years old. Absolute musical genius!

[@holliesheet3182]

2nd that! YES!!!!

[@andymageen5308]

Guaranteed, I saw them perform this live, incredible musicians. ✌️

[@LesCish]

WTH are you talking about? Do you even know any of today's music groups? What are "fancy re-recording gimmicks "? These- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recording_practices_of_the_Beatles ? I'm 66 and heard my parents' versions of "Kids, these days!" throughout childhood. Every generation does it, as will millennials and GenZs in 30-40 years. I don't appreciate much new music but more likely that's my loss, not theirs.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

It's simply insane to think about isn't it?

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

Yes I´´ ve seen them play this live. .

[@paulthornley4149]

One of the greatest songs of all time and one of your best reactions!! Enjoy your YES journey.

[@tedcole9936]

I'd like to make the general comment, after following you guys for quite a while, today seems to mark a type of arrival. You guys have been developing a sense of what each decade (50's-90's) was like, and have hit on many of the key songs that have defined each era. There is no doubt much more to get into, but with the Herman's Hermits and Yes reactions today, it's clear that your appreciation is growing, and that IS how it works... the more you know, the broader and specifically, the deeper you go, the more full your appreciation becomes. Great job, keep up the good work, and know that this road has no end. You will never 'know it all" ... no-one does... and that's the most beautiful thing of all. Music brings people together like nothing else in the world...

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

That's right this is how it works. No if, ands or buts.🤣🤣✌🌻🌻

[@juliewhite7469]

Great comment 👍

[@bodynhand]

WURD.

[@jfg1356]

nicely said!

[@willasacco9898]

That is right and that is why they have so many dedicated subscribers.

[@welshtoro3256]

So many comments, but how good a drummer is Bill Bruford? He's freaking brilliant. Despite all the great musicianship in this song the thing that drives it forward is his incredible drumming and sound.

[@SpiralJucifer]

Hard to believe Yes had both Bill Bruford and Alan White in the drum chair over the years - two of the most highly regarded rock drummers, sharing company with Peart, Bonham and Moon.

[@victoriabriscoe8460]

Don't forget that awesome bass player as well. One of the best ever!!!

[@welshtoro3256]

@@victoriabriscoe8460 I'm not forgetting that and I made that point in my original comment. It's great from all involved.

[@timothytouhey8682]

Bill Bruford was very young at this time as well and felt he outgrew Yes. And joined an even better band King Crimson

[@brucestanley9330]

​@@SpiralJuciferyou forgot Ginger Baker

[@steelshotproductions]

The bass line on the entire track is KILLER!

[@lindalor9284]

When I was about 16 my friend and I drew a Yes logo on a bed sheet and headed downtown. We didn't have any tickets for the concert, but we held up the sign as the limo pulled into the back of the arena. Through the small window beside the door we saw them get out of the car and point at us. The security guy walked out the door and handed us two concert tickets. It was a great concert in the round.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Cool story!

[@maryannturton9830]

Fantastic memory!😁

[@kerrihennebury7616]

This is musicianship at its best. Progressive rock (prog rock) is so special

[@littlelioness7490]

Saw them do this live in concert back in the 70's, then 2x's in the 80's. They are amazing live!!

[@danacasey8543]

Me too! Love them!

[@michaelkpate]

I saw them about 5 times between the late 1980s and early 2000s.

[@garychambers6848]

Me too in Little Rock Ar...

[@stevensprunger3422]

Wow ya saw them live in the 70s was that in Los Angeles ? That’s where I saw them…

[@rayniecox7683]

@Little Lioness, saw them with Peter Frampton in 1976 in Washington DC then 34 years later saw them in Baltimore 2010, again with Peter Frampton and went with the same person though I hadn't seen her in about 32 years and hadn't lived in Maryland for about the same time. One of my favorite bands of all time!!😎😎😎😎

[@ryno7660]

I have always thought of this song as organized chaos. It's like everyone is off doing their own thing, but it blends together to makes, as Jay said " A Masterpiece " music will never be this beautiful again.

[@badplay156]

Close to the Edge is much more chaotic. Robbie Robertson of the Band once said was he wanted to write music where the individual parts seemed like they would never fit together until you played it. Frank Zappa did that as well. It's a mark of a truly talented compser

[@alanschrauben]

RIP Chris Squire. Bass players aren’t usually thought of as virtuoso but this guy is the gold-standard. So often while listening to YES I find myself lazer-focused on the bass line. Chris Squire never disappoints!!!

[@jamescpotter]

All band members shine! Jon Anderson's stellar lead vocal, Chris Squire's growly bass, Steve Howe's tasteful lead guitar & rhythm guitar patterns, Rick Wakeman's multi textured keys, and the great Bill Buford on drums and percussion. It's a "busy" song yet no one gets in each others way! Amazing. Taste is the adjective for this tune.

[@direnova6284]

Very well put.

[@desperateambrose5373]

Wakeman ranks up there with Keith Emerson.

[@magneto7930]

The song has all of the elements that I have loved about Yes since the 70s, including Steve Howe's both acoustic and electric pieces. When Jon sings "in and around the lake" by himself with just Rick's mellotron backing him it's always mesmerizing!

[@kennethkelly708]

Again, as I said, they are modern day BEETHOVENS'. UH, those multi layered artists don't "get in each others way" either! Yet, they are in fact the same as...well...any shithead from this time. Maybe on stage and studio they have...respect! But the incessant line-up changes prove that the "altruism" you believe is really NOT EXTENT!

[@TheMoneypresident]

Wakeman has a documentary on Vivaldi that is good.

[@sjlittler70]

I’m 51 years old and, thanks to this reaction, I’ve just discovered this amazing piece of music! I’ve already downloaded it and will be rocking out to it in my car tomorrow. Never too old to find new favourite things. 🙏🏻

[@lowracer1]

Here is a great yes song that I haven't seen anyone mention if you want to check it out on youtube. I figure there is a better chance of sharing this with someone else. It takes rob squad a long time to get to suggested music . kzbin.info/www/bejne/b16lfp-nlN-sodE

[@JH-rt4fx]

Their catalog is HUGE. You'll be going down a rabbit hole. Too many songs to list. Yes has been around for over 40 yrs.

[@Prone2Thrill]

That's really cool to hear - I was lucky to have both parents with great musical taste.

[@jackbrown2325]

Loved them then , love them now!...just a superb band .

[@scottzappa9314]

Brother, You've been missing out.

[@jamz5871]

"70's baby". RSR-As a guy who grew up enjoying this music including many concerts I want to thank you for taking me back. I saw Yes in mid 70's. As a person that enjoys reaction video's I must say you guys are by far the best at music. You're both smart and articulate and express your feelings about the music without over analyzing the sound or lyrics. Just right in my opinion. Well done.

[@chrismott9132]

I'm there with you, Jamz

[@leefreed2060]

One of the GREATEST songs ever. A true masterpiece from the 70s. Prog rock at it's very best

[@josephscally6270]

This song was unique because the bass guitar is what is actually the primary instrument driving the melody. At the time, pretty much any bass guitarist wanted to learn this riff as a proof of their ability. My personal experience with this song was hearing it at near ear bleeding volume in my girlfriend's dorm while a group of us played spades. Edit: This was so good, I watched twice. When Amber was talking about "trippy" -- All Along The Watchtower by Hendrix immediately came to mind. I hope they react to it at some point.

[@Keith_KC8TCQ]

Chris Squire, a musician that inspired so many of the great bass players that followed him.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

The good old days. How lucky we were to be alive & be a teenager back then. ✌🌻🌻

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yrs that is somewhat unique

[@robertsoden5068]

Difficult to react to studio Hendrix, it is invariably blocked.

[@marjwei5732]

As a teenager I spent many nights with my head phones on rocking out to Yes and Led Zeppelin 🥰. Dancing around in my room and loving life ❤️

[@coolworx]

Me and you, both ;-)

[@aquarius4953]

Yes is a fantastic band no doubt but I like listen to them ( and yes with a head phone it is better) but to danse in their music ?

[@tompurcell1499]

Likewise, only I didn’t have headphones then, so I pushed the two speakers close to my ears.

[@stevent425]

I hope you are still loving life!!!!!

[@DJHolte]

You guys make it so fun for those of us who have heard these songs so many times over the years, and have perhaps become a bit numbed by the repeated listens - seeing your amazing reactions brings back the original joy and awe that we experienced the first time we heard these songs. Keep on rockin', Rob Squad!

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

It's wonderful. ✌🌻🌻

[@fords_nothere_100]

Exactly. Its really the only reason I watch reaction videos.

[@cgbleak]

True, your fresh ears give us fresh ears. That's a rare gift, thank you.

[@lmdashley6725]

Yes!! no pun intended 😆

[@joanlajara3939]

They are even better live!!!!! I’ve seen them 5 times and they are incredible musicians, try Starship Trooper, Close to the Edge, Wondrous Stories!! We all knew you would flip out when hearing Yes, we all did in the 70’s and beyond! Some of the best music you’re ever gonna hear!!!

[@jaycorby]

Joan Lajara I am so glad to have been a living part of this era. I turned 25 in 1970 and had been teaching high school for 3 years. My students and I were basically into the same music back then, and sometimes as a reward for having a good week I'd allow someone to bring in one of their favorite vinyls on a Friday and play it on low volumn on the 33 1/3 turntable I had in my classroom. How archaic that seems now 50+ years later. Btw, we never even thought about the possibility of an armed crazy person entering the school and shooting anyone. The front doors to the building were open and there were no law officers assigned to the place.

[@tommack9395]

Yes they are... seen them in the round and then some...

[@kima.4268]

I feel fortunate to have seen them once at the LA Forum "In The Round". Early 80's. All original members. AMAZING!

[@1calvinfunny1]

I saw them twice, the first time they were unknown and opened for Jethro Tull, they got a standing O...

[@grahamkey8496]

I saw them on the 35th anniversary tour with the "classic lineup", which I'm told was one of the best tours they've done. Standing ovations after nearly every song.

[@thisiknowwithjohnfield5067]

That bass drive tho.... 🔥🔥 🔥!! 55 years old. This was EVERYDAY music on the radio.

[@jamesscully529]

This was the classic Yes lineup of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman and Bill Bruford. Squire's bass drove so much of their sound back then, and I tried to learn the bass guitar because of Squire, even buying a Rickenbacker. Everyone wanted to play bass like him, including me, but it was impossible. He was unique.

[@stephenpeterson7940]

Me, too, but I never bought a Rick.

[@benjaminrupe5930]

Fish rules to be sure. They need to hear Heart of the Sunrise next.

[@jtorch1]

Chris, Entwistle, Sir Paul, and Geddy. Between them, the Rickenbacker company will never go broke. I have a 2009 4003.

[@jamesscully529]

@@jtorch1 Mine was a late 70s 4001. Sold it quite a few years ago when I finally realized by dreams outstripped my talent LOL

[@doplinger1]

I love how the bass just drives this song, drives it hard!

[@Itelkner]

Funky yet driving - with that slightly trebly Rickenbacker so everyone can hear what he's doing.

[@zgadgets]

Yes began performing original songs and rearranged covers of rock, pop, blues and jazz songs 60's and 70's were the best Musicianship 😇

[@magneto7930]

There was good reason that millions of us requested this particular song, it is signature YES! I've seen them do this live a few times and it is the ultimate YES experience! This has to be one of the best reactions I've ever seen, welcome to our club!

[@dawnpatrol700]

Speaking of hypnotized, you have to do " hypnotized" by Fleetwood Mac. This is 1973 right before Stevie Nicks joined the band, so it won't sound at all like the Fleetwood most are familiar with. You can separate Fleetwood into 4 eras - Peter Green blues years of the late 60s, Spencer/ kirwan/ bob Welch early 70s, Stevie Nicks pop years and current incarnation

[@trjbrew]

You are absolutely right, and hypnotized is a great song.

[@robsutherland5744]

Fleetwood Mac before Nicks/Buckingham is amazing but it's hard to get people to listen to it.

[@tedcole9936]

Yep, agreed, and “Bare Trees” is STILL my favorite Fleetwood Mac album. Agreed that RSR especially Amber will love “Hypnotized”.

[@Itelkner]

If I remember right, Spencer and Kirwin were there for the Green years also, and were featured sometimes.

[@lordessducky8494]

Believe it or not, “Hypnotized “ is my favorite Fleetwood Mac song.

[@michaelmessenger3889]

One of the greatest songs ever written. PERIOD. The vocals are hypnotic and the instrumentation is second to none. Was one of my first albums I ever bought along with Rush All the Worlds A Stage. I was like 10 years old (now 58) when I got those and I would listen endlessly to both of them. Such great memories. Thanks J & A for the reactions. Love your channel. Peace and be well.

[@tommack9395]

"And You and I", "Starship Trooper", "Siberian Khatru", "Turn of the Century" , "Close to the Edge", ... Yes is some of the best Prog-Rock ever made. Even the solo instrumental pieces like "Clap" and "Mood for a Day" drive other artist to reach beyond themselves.

[@BadlndsBob]

I have always loved "And You and I", "Siberian Khatru) and "Close to the Edge". (There was a time I'd listen to Siberian Khatru over and over again!) Seeing how much you like Yes, you will probably like these songs. They were truly one of the unique/ outstanding bands of their time.

[@Daxtarr1]

Starship Trooper, The Wurm....amazing!

[@Doc62J]

Starship Trooper - my all time favorite

[@pinball1970]

@@Doc62J Amazing track.

[@bravesirrobin1793]

Awww man, anyone that loves "and you and I" is my brother from another mother, one of my favorite Yes songs.

[@mikedwiles]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs since it first came out. The tone of Chris Squire's bass is my favorite. If you just listen to him, it is full-on entertainment in itself. Same for each of the others in the band as well.

[@michaelparks5669]

In the fall of '72 while stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina, in the 82 Airborne Division, we went to Duke University to see Yes. Jon Anderson sung classical music solo for 20 minutes!! His voice was incredible. Then they played roundabout. I expected a typical live version that sounded somewhat like the album track. We were shocked as they played exactly as the recorded version. They were beyond belief! Never before or since have I heard such a perfect performance. Thanks for the post.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

"MOUNTAINS COME OUT OF THE SKY AND THEY STAND THERE!" ONE OF MY FAVORITE LYRICS IN ANY SONG!! GREAT TO SEE YOU GUYS DIGGING YES!!! I SAW THEM AT MSG IN NYC BACK IN THE 70'S!!! RICK WAKEMAN'S KEYBOARD SET-UP TOOK UP HALF THE STAGE!! HE WOULD WEAR A GREEN CAPE IF MY MEMORY SERVES!!! GREAT TIMES!!!

[@loadedorygun]

we’ll spend the day your way. Isn’t that the kindest thing?

[@cgbleak]

My experience with mountains is: first, there is a mountain. Then there is no mountain. Then there is (I guess Donovan was inspired by a cloudy day and Yes were inspired on a clear day).

[@toddstevens13]

For a while I thought it was Marlin's come out of the sky and stand there, and went WOAH, no that is out there. Then saw the lyrics and went well that makes more sense. I was 12 at the time.

[@steve9199]

Mine is... ♫" Next to your deeper fears we stand Surrounded by a million years..." ♫

[@58678S]

I always thought it was "mermaids"... since 35 years I hear mermaids...

[@garyscharf9232]

I love the great musicianship that was displayed in the early 70's, at a time when bands were breaking free from the standard 4 minute radio songs, and more interested in taking you on a journey. For another unforgettable trip, check out THE WHO's My Generation from their Live at Leeds album. It comes at you with one banging melody after another, like a runaway freight train, it keeps on comin'.

[@brianmoser3947]

Being. Alert and Overwhelmed at the same time is bliss❤🙏👍

[@jamieclaire6231]

Seeing Yes live was incredible! Chris Squire literally rocked the building with his bass...you could feel the vibration to the top of the seats!

[@peterz4427]

My college roommate and I saw Yes playing in the round at the Spectrum in Philly, 1978, 79... Epic show, and not a bad seat in the house!

[@louisvilla9855]

Amber doesn't just listen to music, she becomes immersed in it.

[@magneto7930]

I love her reactions, very transparent. I appreciate people who take the time to appreciate the music that some of us grew up with.

[@troywailly7847]

She gets really deep reacting to When the Levee Breaks Led Zeppelin

[@vvnavarrewolfvv4218]

This song never gets old.

[@reality1958]

You guys are in for a ride with Yes. They have many other great songs, but I can’t wait until you get to their 20 minute masterpieces…especially “Gates Of Delirium” because you haven’t heard anything yet. They did 6 twenty mini compositions

[@robsutherland5744]

I love watching people react to Gates of Delirium. It's a real challenge.

[@reality1958]

@@robsutherland5744 indeed…it is extremely high level musical composition.

[@BrianBakken]

I triple dog dared them (and others) to do the studio Gates and immediately do the live version from Yesshows. I love to see them try comprehend just how they could do Gates live. My first Yes concert was the Gates tour..... phenomenal.

[@davebarham57]

Rick wakeman is a magician with the synth. He can make it sound like anything he wants.

[@hoopsmccann9228]

And his organ playing is crazy good.

[@tamifaulkner4103]

He was amazing on anything he did!

[@Isleofskye]

You could have ended that sentence after "magician" Dave..

[@davebarham57]

I saw Yes live in the early 70’s. Truly an amazing concert. Laser light show was awesome and Wakeman had you looking all over the room for birds and bats. They were ahead of their time.

[@dananderson3033]

Chris Squire's bass pushes this composition. I love how YES opens so many musical lines and resolves them so masterfully. Just beautiful

[@sgfisher100970]

What it's easy to forget is that these guys were SO YOUNG when they recorded this song. They were all in their early twenties. Rick Wakeman on keyboards was like 21 years old. It's incredible.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Il say it Another 70s song a head of its time lol The thin is there were 100s and 100s

[@wizeman5974]

Ah you are discovering the wonder, the amazement, and the transcendental journey that is Yes. If you truly want to go on one of the trippiest rides of the multi-dimensional experience that is this band, check out the song, “Close To The Edge.” I have subscriptions to other reaction channels (sorry it was channels I discovered before I found your beautiful channel) and reactions to this song is unlike any other. I will worn you in advance, this song (Close To The Edge) is around 20 - 22 minutes long, but it’s a ride worth taking. Chances are if you feel the vibe of what Yes is sharing from this song, you will not be the same person after you listen than who you were before. Yes is my favorite band of all-time and J and Amber, I am so glad you have found them. Peace. 😊

[@mariamanasewitsch2977]

Yes, was phenomenal in concert. I saw them in ‘79 in Philly @ the Spectrum!!!! Fantastic show. The stage rotated it was AWESOME!!! So nice to see younger people taking an interest. I grew up in the BEST TIMES!!!

[@johncampbell756]

The next three songs can be "Close to the Edge," "And You and I," and "Siberian Khatru." The entire Close to the Edge album. Side 1 is the title track and is 20 minutes long, the other two are somewhat shorter, but still fill side 2. Three more masterpieces.

[@SoloGuitar1000]

"Cose yo the Edge" = "Close To The Edge", just in case they go looking for it 😊

[@johncampbell756]

@@SoloGuitar1000 Thanks. I drive and listen so I'm either rushing a reply at a red light or typing completely blind. Lots of typos.

[@Mertztillithurts]

Yes. Yes. Yes! Close to the Edge My personal fave album in the Yes catalogue!

[@caraziegel7652]

another vote for these - 3 songs making up a full album, totally trippy

[@garyd6421]

I envy you both hearing this for the first time. Its been 50 years for me since I felt that tingle down my spine.

[@shannonhailey7187]

I get it every time I listen to it!

[@nettie7591]

I still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard this song. Standing in my friends kitchen at 14, she’s sitting on the counter reaching for a glass in the cupboard and this song came on the radio. We were both blown away!

[@gman7495]

One of the greatest rock songs ever....brilliantly produced...so many elements going on in this song but it doesn't sound over-produced. A Classic! Iconic!

[@maeric9]

This isn't just a song...it's an EXPERIENCE ! So glad you both got to this finally and enjoyed the ride.

[@Malthaw]

It is a Gold Experience

[@karlsmith2570]

Hey Jordan and Amber you should definitely check out the following songs by Yes: I've Seen All Good People Starship Trooper Owner Of A Lonely Heart Leave It Changes Love Will Find A Way

[@eurofritz4617]

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[@surlechapeau]

they did I've Seen All Good People already. Good list!

[@krisdoggett483]

Check out their reaction to Owner of A Lonely Heart & I've Seen All Good People.

[@RIXRADvidz]

watching Amber's essence floating in and out of her body with the music, it's mystical and completely expected. the music moves you, we can't help it, that's why we love it.

[@johnk.2508]

That sound you mentioned that you had also heard on the intro to Baba O'RILEY is a Hammond C3 organ, which many people consider to be a signature sound of 1970s rock music. The guitar in the intro to this song is doing what is called harmonics. Basically, if you hold your fingers lightly across the strings, most frets will give you a dead sound but a couple of frets will produce that beautiful ringing sound even though the strings are deadened.

[@vrvaughn]

Except Pete Townsend did not use a Hammond organ but an early synthesizer that had to be programmed. Wakeman is playing that on the keyboard.. pure musicianship instead of programming.

[@luclachance4859]

12th fret has the nicest harmonics!

[@Itelkner]

@@vrvaughn Thanks for that. I thought "Baba O'Reilly? Hammond organ? Nahh!" The "Won't Get Fooled Again" intro though DOES sound like an organ - with some kind of filter on it.

[@harryhager4128]

@@vrvaughn I believe it is an actually organ using a repeat function to produce the sound, at least several sources quote it as such because Pete couldn't quite get the sound he was looking for with early synths

[@jjr007]

Yeah, not really like the Who sound, the hammond in this sounds more like Boston's Foreplay.

[@doctorfutou]

One the best jam sessions in a tune you’ll hear

[@midnightrider1100]

This may be Chris Squire's highlight moment. His bass shines with so much power in this song you almost forget the great participation by all the other members. Other rock stars like Geddy Lee were inspired by the late bassist's style and innovation. He plays bass like a lead guitar.

[@mikedavison3400]

Great though the bass in ‘Roundabout’ is I think his bass (sort-of) solo in ‘Heart of the Sunrise’ is his highlight moment.

[@williamstefens]

Can't remember who, but one of the members of Rush, stated there would have no Rush if it weren't for the band Yes. It is because this music is so good, due to the members in the band being true musicians who had talent, knew how to play instruments, and had actual vocal skills and didn't need any computerized crutches to make them sound good. Any mixers that existed were there to adjust the sounds to help the instruments blend with each other and with the vocals to make each sound their best both individually and together.

[@ScottHillEnglish]

This song is the gateway to prog rock--Peter Gabriel era Genesis, Jethro Tull, King Crimson...so many amazing bands in which almost every player is a virtuoso.

[@j.jennings1722]

I am so happy that the two of you love this classic Yes song! It is, as you said, a true masterpiece. As a huge Yes fan, I would recommend either "Starship Trooper" or "And You And I" as your next reaction to Yes. Both are classic Yes, along with "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "Close To The Edge," which should definitely NOT be next, it is so mind blowing. You have a terrific rabbit hole to go down and I think you two are up for the journey.

[@billhealey2060]

Glad you liked it. This truly is a masterpiece - it's timeless and will last forever.

[@hhlomaxx]

Been listening to Roundabout for over fifty years now. Never gets old. A true classic.

[@randywest7252]

Yep me too

[@benjaminroe311ify]

Pretty sure this will be listened to in 500 years too. It's that good. As is much of Yes' music.

[@alanthomson1227]

Saw them on the 1971 tour to promote this album , they played whole album and whole of the Yes Album too . Amazing .

[@PhoenixRisen63]

My favorite Yes song is "Leave it", but I think you have to listen to the version with instruments first, and then dive into the Acapella version.... it's AMAZING.

[@stephenconnolly1830]

Leave It = a great song from a great album, although I prefer Changes. Even better, I would suggest, is Turn of the Century from their Going For the One Album

[@leocatz]

No one making music like that these days. Nothing like getting buzzed and listening to Yes over and over and over and hearing it differently each time. Yes, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, the Moody Blues, Jethro Tull... ah yes, the golden age of the concept albums.

[@davidderitis9068]

No one making music today, PERIOD !

[@Shrykespeare]

You said more Yes, and you delivered. For your next one, try "Love Will Find a Way", or "I'm Running". They are phenomenal. Jon Anderson's voice is just...wow.

[@allengator1914]

Can you imagine what it was like for us that were blessed to have this as the music of our youth. Now do their song "Long Distance Runabout" If you want to hear another great spacy song check out Todd Rundgren's Utopia "The Icon"

[@cynicaldodgyknees6248]

You can listen to this, and many of their other songs, over and over and still hear something new each time. Follow that phenomenal barking bass, then listen again and follow the driving drums, the mesmerising keyboards, the fabulous guitar and so on. 50 years later and it still draws the emotions just like the day I dropped it on the turntable for the first time.. A true classic, as is the whole album.

[@RockPowerUSA]

I haven't heard that song in a while and I had forgotten how great it was. I enjoy being 59 yrs. old around you guys 😎 I just love my seventies and eighties growing up listening to great music and artists. And I really enjoyed my trip this last year and a half with you guys listen to my music as you wish you grew up in the same era as I did. My name is Rock Power. Feels like I was born into rock music and funky music too. Oh yeah you can't leave out Moody Blues soothing your soul as you take another trip. Supertramp, another great band that's impossible to beat. However, I've seen you done those already. I enjoyed and commented on those as well. Love you guys, keep up the positive vibes.

[@ShaunHensley]

We thought great music would never stop coming we were so spoiled for so long

[@RockPowerUSA]

@@ShaunHensley so true.

[@tobytanzer]

Gratifying to see you react. It brings back vivid memories. In 1971 we reacted to this just as you did. Blew. Our. Minds. Yes changed me as an 18 year old - forever. This song - all their music - never gets old. There is always something new in it, even after hundreds of listens. Keep going guys. It gets better. That being said, not ALL their stuff is as good as Roundabout. Some was EVEN BETTER. It was experimental music after all, and some experiments fail.

[@magiegainey5036]

Yes was the beginning of progressive rock. They were so amazing. We had never heard Anything like it! One of the things I loved about them was how they gave the bass guitar an actual place rather than just having it in the background. ❤❤❤❤

[@jeffreymcgahren7110]

Actually, along with Yes, I would say King Crimson was the offical beginning of progressive rock as they had their first album out in 1969. The Nice, Moody Blues, Procol Harum and Caravan were early examples predating Yes.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Progressive Rock long predates both.

[@brucestanley9330]

​@@jeffreymcgahren7110Moody Blues... another stellar band that had to wait a long time for HOF recognition as YES also did.

[@aminmalik4086]

Genesis

[@dennis345]

A nearly perfect prog rock album. Their classical music training really shines. Check out "South Side of the Sky" and its beautiful piano.

[@Denkar11]

On 15 May of 2004, a friend and I went to the Tsongas Arena, in Lowell, Massachusetts, and watched Yes perform their 35th Anniversary concert. It was made into a video, and a double album, and during Roundabout, when the camera sweeps the audience, you can see my buddy and me rocking out. Great band, great musicians.

[@kornami8678]

When I first heard this in 72 or 73 (can't remember) in high school (actually, my English teacher was playing the album on a phonograph in his room in between classes), I thought it was the most extraordinary song I had ever heard. I was completely mesmerized by it. I never forgot how it affected me.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

This is the music is what I call head music, takes you wherever you want to go 🌍🪐

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

Jay, you are a lucky dude! … you’ve got a woman who loves Yes! Miss Amber, I’ve been listening to this band for 51 years - since this tune broke so hard on the radio! They’ve given me so much joy, because as you said - they take your mind places you can’t go in the physical world. I put their music on, and just let my mind float free and see where it leads… it’s never the same ride twice! So many Yes trips to take… but Close to the Edge is an extraordinary one! So happy to see you having so much fun listening - I actually laughed out loud a couple of times!!

[@wesmartyn3829]

Saw this concert, in the round, (revolving stage) 1979, on acid. Is to this day, my favorite concert ever. And I've seen many bands.

[@frankensteinlives5451]

I've always loved that bass. Pure fire. And the keyboards. The entire song, start to finish is incredible. This band crammed more talent and inspiration into one song, than most bands can muster for an entire concert. Peace!

[@curtisduncanmusic7645]

I just listened to this again, and enjoyed seeing these two hear it for the first time. They say hindsight is 20/20, and with hindsight I can listen to this - especially the bass and the organ - and hear "Close To The Edge" coming...

[@marybaillie8907]

The song name of Roundabout came about as the group toured from Aberdeen to Glasgow on tour and encountered several roundabouts on route. Instrumentaly perfect. Still is a great tune today. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@kaysmith3898]

I've always loved the bassline in this. So full and rough, and balances the bottom with the harmonies of the guitar and keyboard and the beats of the awesome drums. Friggin' awesome. RIP Squire.

[@canonfodder2068]

I can listen to this one over and over! Rob Squad was on point tonight with the analysis and obvious enjoyment.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I am convinced that the bass track recorded by Chris Squire had to have sounded that way partially because he is just banging hell out of that fretboard with very strong fingers that have been conditioned and seasoned by a lot, a lot of playing. It's an incredible performance...

[@BradReddekopp]

Regular playing does make for strong fingers. Other than playing, I don't do anything to strengthen my grip. At the age of 63, I took a grip strength test on my non-dominant hand at it was well above average for a man of 50.

[@enderjed]

Squire was one of the few bassists who used a pick

[@joeday4293]

He was a big dude with some real strength. Look at a picture of him sometime holding his signature Rickenbacker bass circa 1976 and how it looks like a toy in his hands, then look at a photo from the same year of the same bass in the hands of Geddy Lee, who is an elf. There are other legendary bassists who are big tall dudes, like Louis Johnson and Stanley Clarke, who looked like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 70s.

[@guspalaskas4290]

His Rotosound strings were also a part of that sound.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

The Rickenbacker, the Rotosound strings, and the pick are key components, but I'm sure there were plenty of bassists after this that tried all three and still couldn't sound like Chris Squire...

[@Laniefj]

I'm so glad you guys recognize good music. I truly don't think any music will ever compare to the 70's. I love going back in time with you guys. It was the best of times.

[@ChrisJohnson-ho1fh]

I am 65. Grew up with YES. Saw them live 1976. I cannot say how much I enjoy your reacting to YES. Certainly music where you can re-listen and focus on a different band member. There are several artists, very different, where if someone says they don't like them we simply can't be friends. YES, Santana, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell.

[@realmcaz]

Your best reaction ever! What's really cool is that you waited (intentionally or unintentionally) this far into your reaction journies to get to this one. Seems like most of the reactors hit Roundabout within the first month of their channel going up and don't have a lot of other "my generation" music to compare it to. It looks like Roundabout blew you guys away big time because you've listened/reacted to a large amount of songs, and this was still like nothing you'd heard before. Be blessed!

[@karlschmitt6359]

I was 6 in 1971 and really didn't appreciate music, but 4 years later I did! I discovered bands like Kansas, Boston, Chicago, etc... I heard Changes by Yes in 1983, you should react to that one too, and that led me to look into Yes! When you guys listen to Kansas, Rush, Yes, Genesis, you're listening to phenomenal musicians who all are geniuses! Please subject yourselves to more music from all of these bands, you're obviously enjoying it so don't necessarily wait for subscribers to give you songs to check out do some research as well! Looking forward to more from these bands, thank you!

[@roccaclassico9028]

"Close to the Edge" is another "Yes" masterpiece that's a must-listen! 💯🔥🔥

[@terryengland1880]

You want to be laying out in open by a lake on a cloudless night just staring up at the cosmos

[@THumanQTip]

Yes isn't my favorite progressive rock band, but Close to the Edge is the greatest progressive rock song. A complete masterpiece that holds up no matter howany times you listen to it.

[@capstan50g]

This song is amazing, and only partly because it manages to integrate so many different sounds and timbres; it also makes them accessible. Yes is an incredible band. For your next two listens, I recommend the studio recording of Starship Trooper, followed by the studio recording of Close To The Edge. Pack a big suitcase, 'cause you'll be trippin' a long time!

[@mikepierce7040]

It's very gratifying to see young people enjoying and appreciating the things that an older generation has to offer. It binds us together as a culture. The music of the seventies was so remarkably good all across the spectrum that we may have taken it somewhat for granted. There was just so much talent and creativity out there. Watching y'all do your video is like taking a time trip to the past. You seem to speak the same vernacular, regarding the music, that I remember when I was in my twenties. Very cool and I thank you for that. Keep up the good work and God Bless you both

[@rosshartley5807]

I knew you'd love this! Luckily, Yes has lots of songs like this. Long songs with lots of Progressive Rock transitions: Heart of the Sunrise, 11 minutes And You And I, 10 minutes Starship Trooper, 9-1/2 minutes Perpetual Change, 9 minutes Yours Is No Disgrace, almost 10 minutes and the ultimate prog rock song, Close To The Edge, 19 eargasmic minutes! These are ALL bangers that sound like 4 songs in one, all guaranteed to take you on many trippy trips!

[@magneto7930]

Excellent list! Those earlier lengthier pieces with the earlier band lineup will always be my favorite period of Yes!

[@DandyLion662a]

@@magneto7930 Agreed, but they should do those from the live Yessongs album. Much better versions, especially Starship Trooper where the Wurm instrumental is fully fleshed out. Oh, I'd add the live Siberian Khatru to your list.

[@Snakebite351]

Saw these guys many times live starting in the 70’s. The keyboard player, Rick Wakeman, had long straight blonde hair and always wore these flowing wizard capes and was just surrounded by keyboards and routinely play 2 keyboards at once. Absolutely incredible.

[@tommargolis7475]

I deeply love and appreciate seeing y'all experience these songs for the first time: It brings me back to my first time in the mid-70's having my mind blown. Thanks for keeping the magic alive and spreading it to others.

[@mrh3578]

This song is over 50 years old and it’s still impacting people. Masterpiece is a correct assessment.