Yes Acoustic Rehearsals- Narrated By Rick Wakeman Part 1

[@frankortolano5886]

Not only is Rick the greatest keyboard player,he's a riot as a narrator

[@tommyd1871]

As long as your bringing up greatest keyboard players, let's not forget the GOAT......KEITH EMERSON. Just ask Wakeman he'll confirm it.

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@tommyd1871 Interestingly I am pretty sure Wakeman is on record stating Rod Argent's solo on Hold Your Head Up is the greatest ever rock Hammond solo.

[@maxblinkhorn]

He's good but why does he have to be the best?

[@georgejetson4378]

@@maxblinkhornMaybe and quite simply because he is!

[@Guitaroverkill]

I’ve seen Wakeman solo a couple times. The dude is a stand up comedian.

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

Chris didn’t pass…he just sleeps. What a stage full of legends.

[@Geo46115]

Hear hear... ❤

[@tieukhavu8832]

Yesterday (26th May 2022) Alan (White) passed away at the Age of 72. After a short illness. RIP Al.

[@02R96]

Makes me sad to see this lineup together, knowing it can never be again. So much talent and chemistry...

[@48sage34]

Amen. )-:

[@gazbert88]

Achoo

[@SP-qi8ur]

Why can it never be again?

[@thomasmead4642]

@@SP-qi8ur Squire is dead, Wakeman want's nothing more to do with it I understand.

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@thomasmead4642 They played all together in the Hall of fame induction. Steve (Howe) along Geddy Lee (ex Rush) splitting the Bass duties. Steve played on „Lonely Heart“, Geddy played on „Roundabout“.

[@thundergod1298]

Rick is freaking hilarious on this. His subtle sarcastic humour I just love. Wonder if he made some of this up on the fly? Really enjoy his interview shows as well....

[@BrianJDumas]

Thundergod129 Took the words right out of my mouth! Almost a Monty Python skit!! Haha!!!!

[@FrancisMaxino]

Brian J. Dumas Must agree totally, Rick Wakemen was the missing Python.

[@NilezII]

I saw Anderson & Wakeman's show-Rick is a riot!

[@epistte]

Its almost as if Rick takes his hints from Sir David Attenborough, but he is describing musicians and roadies in their natural environment. This is friggin' hilarious stuff.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

Rick's always double as a comedian. So yes, everything he does there is off-the-cuff. The guy's a comedy genius besides being a musical genius.

[@DrakusRecords]

It's hard to believe this was almost 20 years ago. I really miss this lineup.

[@cemegonuts]

i freaking love rick wakeman in his old age... he is excellent. his humor is so on point. it ironically makes his music even more enjoyable. (if thats even possible)... man is a genius! play on, rick... play on!

[@fishybishbash]

Crumbs mate you try and keep a band together for 45 years see how you get on - the fact that they made it past 'Tales' is a miracle in itself

[@MrStrat01]

My best YES line up !!! YES forever !!! RIP Chris :-(

[@ER-me1ii]

Chris was by many accounts challenging to work with. I guess when you’re the greatest rock bass player that ever walked the planet it comes with some privilege. Miss him all the time. Just a towering figure in 70’s prog. RIP.

[@lesizmor9079]

Yes Evan, "some" privilege is due. Doing Speedballs on tour in your old age and thus getting very 'sick' and tour cancelled in the middle of it, with everyone involved taking major money hits, is well over the line. Just sayin'.....

[@jabbalechat7910]

Difficult working with a smack head...

[@kenw.1112]

One of the greatest. Getty Lee is top notch too.

[@RickCoram]

Rick and Yes... it is lovely that old rockers from the ancient days of the beginnings of British electric rock and pop are still willing, able, and wanted in the proper venues. :*)

[@chronosssfmsd]

Rick should have his very own talk show, interviewing only musicians... that would be hilarious

[@thesaneparty4079]

I think he did in fact have such a show.

[@AnthonyDavid59]

@@thesaneparty4079 He was part of a TV Show "Grumpy Old Men". In his element!

[@drummadave]

Or better yet- He should narrate music docs

[@ximalas]

@@AnthonyDavid59 Not to mention the Gastank series.

[@lesizmor9079]

He did. It was on Canadian TV.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

Rick Wakeman's cheeky humor always tickles the shit out of me. 🤣 Had the honor of seeing him do his solo/comedy tour last year, he is a blast to see with his stories, and his irreverent humor. I hope he does another tour in the near future, I'll go again. I would also love to see Anderson Rabin & Wakeman tour again, the first one was incredible.

[@sleeve51]

Rick has the best sense of humor. Great talent.

[@IRo415]

And then... there was Chris. Oh, Rick, I was beside myself with laughter. Then, a bit of sadness while missing Chris again. Such a loving use of sarcasm and the old soft shoe. Really miss Alan too. So much music in our hearts.Thanks for posting 😂

[@moondawg3693]

Rick Wakeman is insane and by golly, I love the guy. So sad about Chris Squires passing, I wonder if he knows about it yet ? God Bless him and them and us too. To say that I've a love for this band and their music would be an understatement, some things become a part of who we are.

[@whistlerscousin467]

Rick’s narration is hysterically funny. Made my day. Part 2 is a must watch.

[@troddy3925]

Long live Wakeman’s humor. Need more, see his rock hall induction speech! 😆

[@nakamakai5553]

An hilarious peek at some of the most amazing musicians of our generation. Nice.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Wakeman is a comedic genius-see Hall of fame speech. His understatements are on mark, and hysterical!

[@blktauna]

This is hilarious. They didn't need to rehearse per se at this point. Its more crew setting up everything and getting the levels. But honestly the commentary... awesome.

[@drummadave]

With Rick's narration- it feels like I'm watching Animal Planet

[@anthorzeitgeist8162]

Incredible to be able to watch the best Symphonic Rock Band in rehearsal. And having the best line up all together, it's impossible to describe. Thank you so much Devoutyesfan for sharing this jewell.

[@user-nd5jc8xv8v]

im a strict early Genesis and zeppelin fan but i caught onto Yes fast but took a while. I ended up playin guitar for decades but when you play you realise how great these guys are. I love them all from Banks to Wakeman and Hackett to Howe. Steve Howe doin the clap just melts me. Hackett solos on Selling England melt me more. The lot are fkn amazin. Im just glad i heard them.

[@josephtabar492]

One of my favorite bands! Pure ear candy.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

I wish they would put the acoustic show out on CD. It was really sublime.

[@chriswakefield9538]

You spelled "vinyl" wrong.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

You have your antiquated technology, I’ll have mine! 🙂

[@bigfootpegrande]

Mr. Wakeman is priceless...

[@CorrieBergeron]

I got to see Yes on their last tour with Chris. They played a small club in Cleveland; I was right up front at the stage. Magic.

[@BrantleyAllen]

I saw this show live broadcast at a theater. It was a great experience.

[@durbinjoseph]

The Brit humor! You gotta love it! Tea Break!

[@deadbelgian3636]

+Joe Durbin do you mean humour ?

[@durbinjoseph]

+Dead Belgian - I might've, it took three months for you to write I might have lost it.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Rick Wakeman was hilarious, should've been a stand-up comedian; he'd have gotten the respect Rodney Dangerfield always sought.

[@chriswakefield9538]

He's done both comedy and music.

[@spitfirekid1]

I’ve met Steve and Chris. Polar opposites. Chris was warm and funny and Steve was serious as a heart attack. I also met Alan and Oliver Wakeman. Oliver was in awe of the other members of Yes.

[@DonaldKDever]

What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend? Homeless Rick Wakeman

[@alton936]

November, 2018 I have always enjoyed dry humor, and Rick adds to it...It's nice to see that side of the band.

[@karlhelm875]

Rest in Peace Chris Squire.

[@alejandrov1103]

The beauty of YES music.

[@amydavidval]

Steve demonstrating mending a button on his trousers. :D

[@Ramshackled17]

Priceless

[@paulsimmons5726]

Rick’s just too funny! Miss this lineup! RIP Chris and Alan!

[@mimibett]

Just love this, thanks Rick fantastic!

[@billkalivas9750]

A whole show of acoustic Yes. Wish I'd seen it. Lovd Rick's comments.

[@joesycamore2899]

Love his sarcastic wit. As for his playing, there is nothing left to say. Nor about the others. Just brilliant

[@donald-parker]

I now have a whole new appreciation for Rick. Even though I am a guitar player.

[@dougmphilly]

rick wakeman is the prog god you could share a beer, or two, or a whole keg with.

[@lonedrone]

doug marcus Except for the fact that he's off the booze since 1985.

[@chriswakefield9538]

He doesn't drink.

[@scherado01]

Does anyone doubt that Mr. Wakeman has, prepared at the ready, for decades now, an hour--or two--of stand-up comedy material? I don't doubt it for a moment.

[@mwayne9109]

Funniest stuff I've seen in a long time. Rick never fails.

[@gregorybelden3545]

Thanks for posting. I laughed my head off, very funny,

[@mradd123]

"usually we don't start rehearsing till 3pm when chris arrives, as he only gets out of bed when the sun is in the decendancy" lolol

[@Tsnore]

Too bad they all didn't have Wakeman's humor or they might still be together.

[@gabrielkhan4219]

You Right.

[@Civilizashum]

He wasn't always amusing

[@jasoncdebussy]

@@acbulgin2 That depends on your definition of "songwriter". Rick's solo album demonstrate excellent compositional skills.

[@jasoncdebussy]

@@acbulgin2 I couldn't select one track but I still absolutely love the Six Wives album.

[@jasoncdebussy]

@@acbulgin2 acbulgin2 I can't believe the negativity around Tales, especially from Rick Wakeman. I think it is a classic album and I never tire of it. Have you heard Steve Howe's album Not Necessarily Acoustic? One of the tracks is excerpts from Tales and it's brilliant. I think you are right that within the format of Yes Rick's compositional skills didn't really come to the fore - he is definitely about keyboard compositions as oppose to "songs". And as you say there were some excellent songwriters in Yes. I think Six Wives is a great place to start and I would suggest Catherine of Aragon and Catherine Howard. You can find both on KZbin. I've always liked the medley Rick does on Yessongs too.

[@mkivy]

I saw yes 3 times when they toured...wow, is all I can say...I was glad to see a classical guitar used again! What a fantastic group!

[@proschoolaudio]

Absolutely hysterical!!!

[@jjsc4396]

Rick Wakeman doing David Attenborough doing a piss take documentary in the wilds of some studio observing the wild prog beings in their mysterious ritual.

[@krang07]

Its almost like a Monty Python skit. Funny as `el Love it!

[@MagdielAguilar]

Haha even like narrator Rick is Badass.. what a peaceful and great voice

[@jaimehudson7623]

Anytime is a good time for a Cuppa of Tea and a Roundabout of YES music!

[@bearwilliams9226]

Hilarious narration by Rick!!! "Chris is totally unaware that we've all gone on a tea break!!" RIH Chris Squire🎶💕🔥

[@lemonink3685]

*heres me and steve practicing long distance runaround again*

[@theresa42213]

HAHAhahaha! Aah yes! Rick will always be a FUNNY dude. Gotta just Love him. :P

[@mariegrevor1018]

In France, Oui love Yes! Amazing!

[@wakeupjonny]

started to remind me of" you know my name " by the BeatlesRick is priceless

[@alangarrison-d5x]

Be happy you got to see em at all, millions never did! I did several times thee best tlmes eva!

[@zzota]

Nice to see Rick getting a much needed touch-up from the make-up artist at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="590">9:50</a>

[@timin770]

Holy Lord God forbid Rick ever loses his ability to play, but if it ever happened he could step right into a career in comedy

[@LIGHTintheHALLS]

Rick Wakeman is hilarious as he is talented.

[@camerakate]

Love this! Rick, Jon, Steve, Alan & Chris. Will we ever see this line up again? Grateful for KZbin!

[@wouterudo7285]

The more they fuck up the more it shows how great they are/were, i so love them

[@glennzone]

Yes have been such a huge influence on my life, however a mysterious “bad boy” influence which had unexplainably crept into my character, now has its explanation, as evidenced by Rick’s play-by-play. ;-)

[@Wazabooz]

Honestly, this is priceless.

[@newspapertaxis1]

Rick your killin me!!!!!!!Frickin HILARIOUS!!!!!!! Tears are rolling down my cheeks....

[@williamharris9417]

...and Chris is still there!

[@Gregoryt700]

Luv it - I'm American but luv this very British humour :)

[@dannilaser16]

What a sense of humor you have Rick. Lol.

[@kittykooler]

Rick Waleman harsh yet understated! Master of snark.......

[@MrLeoYaus]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="494">8:14</a> we've all been working really hard for about eight and a half minutes and it's time for a tea break

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

the greatest ensemble of 5 in musical history

[@denisdennehy4549]

Rick could have been the best stand up comic in the business if he wasn't the best keyboard player that exists. Incredibly talented musicians and the most original when Close to the Edge came out. How Rick with his down to earth humour could get on with Steve Howe and Alan White is anybody's guess.

[@Lusia-Zlusia]

Как замечательно увидеть любимых музыкантов на репетиционном процессе, практически в жизни

[@MaiWhisper]

Thank you!!!

[@user-nd5jc8xv8v]

cheers uploader. Amazing band

[@MrMrh1958]

Bill Bruford always called Chris Squire the Torpid one!😂

[@jcomm120]

I'm doubled over with mirth♤♡◇♧ Love you guys.

[@lpjbird]

Have to love it, the humor of course...

[@ScottFrye000111222]

My favorite band since YESSONGS was released. Then Going for the One with one of their BEST ever : Awaken

[@13Hangfire]

LMAO! Love the narration from Rick:)

[@johnhamill8687]

Sounds like Nigel Tufnel doing the voice over lol, Rick is priceless!

[@sggin1]

Lots of fun . thanks

[@peternewman1179]

Yes is a worldly gem.

[@GregDalbey]

HAHA! It's like David Attenborough, narrating the curios affairs of the 'human band'.

[@keithbutler2222]

Whenever Rick speaks you feel he is gently 'taking the piss' 🙂

[@georgejetson4378]

Honestly, I’m going to wet myself from laughing!

[@norms3913]

I was reading something about yes Jon Anderson wanted to reform yes and the remaining members for 1 more album but Steve Howe said he didn't want to do it and said it wouldn't work out

[@remfanbeforu]

2 cool! Thanks for sharing! Rick? Please tour with Rabin and Jon! Would love to see you all back together! Thanks for the memories! (*^*)~~~

[@dougmphilly]

wow, were you prophetic.

[@brianlomax9052]

remfanbefor Lovell a

[@montyrose78]

Rick is both talented and funny

[@gwensciora8516]

i met 4 out the 5 members of this band!!!!!!!!!!!! WUSB FM NY

[@rickgrimes2056]

Gwen Sciora which four?

[@hhhfff7953]

@@rickgrimes2056 Tony Kaye, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford. Jon was ill, and left immediately after the show.

[@MikeFloutier]

What a delightful treat on a rainy Cornish morning; like Chris I’m still in bed 😂

[@jimilove7773]

Thanks!

[@islandguy9380]

all genius, as usual

[@kristos7581]

woww !!! yes is indestrcuctible !!!!!!

[@Min-xm8tp]

Too good for Batley variety club! I know....I've played there..........sheesh!