YES - And You and I | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION

[@grahamgreig2363]

The genius of their work still reduces me to tears after 50 years of listening to these musical pioneers at the top of their game. Sublime.

[@maryannturton9830]

Agreed,and well said!

[@GES8215]

Same…

Jon's voice is so different because it's in such a high register.

[@sdholmess]

You guys have a more euphoric reaction to Yes than anything else you listen to. I think it's where your hearts are💕

[@joelliebler5690]

My heart too!

[@aojigman]

Mine, too

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

amen

[@russellmorgan5611]

Love the way Nick plays "Air" everything like Lex doesn't have a clue.

[@markoliver630]

As it should be.

[@anthonyhedberg6471]

I have wept (tears of joy), many times over these past few years, seeing new people introduced to "Yes" and other groups that made up the soundtrack of my life. Thanks Nick & Lex! ✌😊

[@Lightmane]

'Close to the Edge' takes you to a magical fantasy world. 'And You And I' makes you fall in love... and 'Siberian Khatru' is the party that goes on afterwards.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Well said.

[@Lightmane]

@@lesblatnyak5947 🙂

[@michelemichele3375]

Beautiful Nutshell 🥜 💝

[@Lightmane]

@@michelemichele3375 can't wait for their reaction to Khatru 🙂

[@joelliebler5690]

So true!

[@myfavoritedream2149]

I saw them live in the 70s. This music still carries the magical, powerful impact it did then. So emotional.

[@stpnwlf9]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful Yes compositions. The vocals and use of acoustic guitar are completely stunning!

[@mawrthvallis2788]

I realize now why I had a hard time with my college studies back then. There was so much great music around, I spent a lot of time just listening. Well maybe a toke or two. Would do it again.

[@markdrechsler5660]

“Heart of the Sunrise” should be your next Yes song. It will blow you away. Also, Chris Squire put out a solo album in 1975 called “Fish Out of Water.” You must dive into it at some point.

[@Tarkus7]

"South Side of the Sky" as well.

[@markdrechsler5660]

@@Tarkus7 oh yes

[@mvunit3]

@@Tarkus7 - That would be my pick, a very underrated track. The band "Cairo" does an EXCELLENT version of it too, and "Stanley Snail" with "Siberian Khatru", made up of Kevin Gilbert (Keys, Low Vocals), Mike Keneally (Guitars, Mid Vocals), Nick D'Virgilio (Drums, High Vocals) and Bryan Beller (bass).

[@michelemichele3375]

@@mvunit3 I’m a Fan of NDV ... from Spock’s Beard to Genesis to Big BigTrain and everything in between. Lol. ✨🤪

[@douglasgraham9045]

All great choices. I would suggest finishing the Close to the Edge album with Siberian Katru

[@christianmarler2253]

Yes makes me feel like I'm travelling on a spaceship in the middle ages, or exploring another planet during the renaissance.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Yes songs is outstanding! Especially live! I saw them several times and they sound just like their albums! Incredible music and at the top of their game, all members outstanding in their own right!! Thank you for playing this song one of my many favs!

[@richkurl]

Steely Dan and now Yes! I'm re-living my teenage years through your wonderful videos. Recommend Heart of the Sunrise next. Brilliant insanity.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Can't Buy a Thrill, Fragile/Close to the Edge and ELO'S El Dorado would be the trifecta for me......just about the time I discovered the devil's lettuce 🤣😎

[@robbyrob0723]

For us in the older generation such as the time of this tune were lucky enough to have parents pass on their music to us which helped us understand and appreciate a wider range of music. And we are also lucky to appreciate current attempts of music. Why my generation didn't pass that along is beyond me

[@tobytanzer]

💖💖💖💖 I fell in love with Yes with Roundabout in 1971, but Close to the Edge and this song in particular made me a lifelong fan in 1972. I warms my heart to know that current generations and future ones as well will appreciate the talent and genius that is Yes. Thanks for helping to spread the word. 💖💖💖💖

[@michelemichele3375]

Haha. Same page. Those are the two I’ve requested. 🙌 Thanks, Marc. ✨🤪

[@MisterWondrous]

A wise man once that that comparison is the thief of joy, so it is probably best to accept that they are all brilliant in their own way. But it is useful to know what they think about the matter. Jon Anderson tells about he and a bandmate went to see King Crimson perform "In the Court..." album in London. Afterwards, he turned and said: "We are going to have to practice more." He later said the same thing after seeing Mahavishnu Orchestra. Jon sang "Prince Rupert Awakes" on King Crimson's Lizard, which may be among his most beautiful songs. Top 5 for sure. On that same shelf though are Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Strawbs, Genesis, Renaissance, Gryphon, Zappa, Mahavishnu...all of whom are classically trained musicians as well as creative visionary geniuses. They spawned many other good and great bands, but they were the pioneers, and surely love and respect one another. They all tell of going to see Pink Flyod, slack-jawed, at the Underground in London. My personal favorite flower child song is "The Rain, the Park & Other Things" (I love the flower girl) by the Cowsills. Very groovy. Don't think it's been reviewed, but there is a great version of them doing as grown ups. Hope y'all like. They spawned a Partridge family. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDIoYKthtGLpqs

[@cometogether999]

I really like "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things" as well; when it comes to flower child songs.

[@richardanderson3322]

The main thing about "our music" is you don't have to like something better, you enjoy and love it all.

[@mvunit3]

Well said! :D

[@ga0425]

Wise words indeed.

[@martinellis7156]

"Our heart is open, our reason to be here...."

[@paulyuran8902]

While listening to Nick and Lex's comments I cannot agree with you more. Many musicians and musical groups speak to our spirits and our minds. Music transcends cultural and social boundary. As you stated, love it and enjoy it all.

[@FireTiger941]

The symphonic bridge at 8:45 feels like I'm dreaming of flying above the heavens with the love of my life in my hand, embracing each other in blissful peace

[@barthglennh]

I read somewhere the band was surprised the engineer’s edit included Steve Howe doing his initial sound check (before 3:05) on his guitar. They kept it, thankfully.

[@michelemichele3375]

Agree, Glenn. It’s a nice gateway ... ✨🤪

[@sneezejs]

Yep. When I first heard And You And I on CD, I was delighted to hear a tinny voice say ‘we’re recording now’ just before Steve Howe says ‘okay’ after the first note. Suddenly it was clear he was replying to the engineer, probably Eddie Offord, and not just randomly talking over his own playing 🤣

[@brianturo4242]

Close to the edge was voted number one progressive rock album of all time last year.

[@neilgoldsmith5482]

Now this is the greatest prog rock rabbit hole YES!!!!!!!!

[@rpmfla]

I'd never be able to choose among these great bands to say one is definitively better. Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, Supertramp, ELP, King Crimson, are all at the top! I do enjoy Steely Dan but would not put them in the same category of music...I consider them more Pop and less Prog. Then there is The Who and Led Zeppelin who are equal to these bands in greatness but more strictly in the Rock genre. The one thing most of us agree on is that the 70s...especially the 1st half...produced some of the greatest bands and music ever!

[@kevinmcconnell9426]

Pray tell what/which bands would you consider progressive rock then?

[@jareczek1980]

I think exactly the same. I would add a few more bands.

[@milton1448]

And the jazz/fusion era started in the 70ies in earnest.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Pop? Where is there pop like Steely Dan? What the hell is "Take the Long Way Home", "Give A Little Bit" "Goodbye Stranger", "Dreamer", "Sister Moonshine", "Even In the Quietest Moments"? That's extremely pop stuff. Not to mention all the generic pop/rock stuff Genesis and Yes did after the 70's.

[@annsipes6780]

Your so right. Living the in the late 60’s & early 70’s as a teenager was the best time for us listening to music & going to concerts. ❤

[@anthonyblakely399]

One of the four most beautiful songs in Progressive Rock History!!! Certainly one of my 4 favorite beautiful songs from Yes that makes me emotional every time I hear it!!!! Great reaction!!!

[@dainfuentes8168]

You're going to put that out there without naming the other 3? I'm guessing at least one of the following is on the list: Awaken, Soon, Wondrous Stories, The Ancient Giants (Under the Sun), We Have Heaven.

[@GTO4now]

YES! I know where you guys are coming from. Both of my parents were musically inclined. My dad loved classical music. He played wind instruments like the flute, oboe, and recorders. He also hand built a harpsichord from a kit he bought. My mom played piano and sang. She was talented enough to sing with Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra choir for a couple of years when I was growing up. When I heard the band YES and all of their instruments and their style, I fell in love with them. I am so happy you both appreciate their music and talent. Keep up the reviews...love your channel!

[@ashyclaret]

Robert Shaw ?

[@gazza8127]

Beautiful reaction guys, I remember a friend introducing me to Yes in 1975 with this song, the experience was so profound, it was love at first listen, I'll never forget it. One song to go "Siberian Khatru" to complete this masterpiece of an album. Yes is a wonderous lifelong journey and you've only just begun, happy travelling! Cheers

[@KWE.ECLECTIC]

Siberian Khatru is epic. My favorite piece from the album.

[@ryanr5319]

Love that. It was love at first listen with Wondrous Stories myself. :-)

[@gazza8127]

@@ryanr5319 Another beautiful piece Ryan from another magnificent Yes album 🙏

[@kennethkelly708]

Front row at McNichols arena(next to mile high stadium) in Denver, in 1979! Truly freaking MAGIC! The classic lineup.

[@semchen9]

And Dosed or not

[@sdholmess]

I've seen yes 34 x spanning 40 years one of the many highlights was February 1974 it was early in that tour so they performed the entire close to the edge album and the entire Tales From topographic oceans album and roundabout in quadraphonic. It changed my life

[@kevinmcconnell9426]

I have in my 65 years seen lots of masters of the air guitar, but Nick is in a category that doesn’t number many, and that’s a master of every Air instrument. It makes me smile widely to watch him lay each instrument as they come in;) I have to be in my car to play the air keyboards. If I haven’t got the dashboard to pound on it’s just not the same;) The born in the wrong time time thing, I feel like that about the swing and big bands ear, 1920’s into the 1950’s. I never had the patients or discipline to learn an instrument other than my vocal chords. It killed me when a stroke struck the left side of my face, and brain;( You’d never know to spend a day doing anything that I had a stroke. Unless you knew me before my Sinatra quality baritone was stolen from me;(;(

[@RGRG3232]

The only better way to hear this than on headphones is via a surround sound system...there are definite spine tingling moments in this song. Glad you've enjoyed it.

[@steveblomerth]

Back in the 1970's we seldom used headphones to listen to music. We used real amplifiers with real floor standing speakers. When the bass notes played we felt it in our chest and it was moving.

[@chuckhutton5087]

“Yours is No Disgrace” should be next . Mind-blowing , especially with headphones.

[@retiredslamjamm]

I fell in love with YES after hearing it on Quadrophonic sound system.

[@steveblomerth]

@@retiredslamjamm Young listeners who only hear Yes on headphones may have a similar experience listening to Yes if they had at least 2 good speakers and a real amplifier.

[@chrislegner4816]

A half century old and this one still sounds way ahead of it's time. An absolute masterwork of progressive rock. Astute, respectful analysis as per usual. Great job!

[@Magnetron33]

I kept going back to the show mostly for this song. It is one of the most powerful moments of live music I have ever known in my 69 years. The studio recording times 10.

[@ronaldmilner8932]

I was 13 or 14 when I bought Close to the Edge back in '72. I am very happy to listen to the two of you comment on this type of music, compared to the music played today. Good reaction.

[@gerarddevine8651]

When I saw them at Madison Square Garden in NYC in the 70’s on a rotating round stage they played this and only green lights flooded them, like the album cover. It was amazing. Chris Squire’s bass is fantastic. Dream on you 2…..to the Heart ❤️ of the Sunrise. I so enjoy watching your reactions! You appreciate their musicianship! 👍😁

[@joanbounacos8958]

"Normal people can't do that." There is nothing normal about the way Jon sings, or any member of the band plays. It is extraordinary, and always leaves you smiling and satisfied.

[@jeffazi]

This was my band in the 70s. I saw them live 10 times and they are even better live than on their albums. I'm so happy that you both like this. It literally makes me so happy.

[@vudhichaiswintara2874]

I love that you're guys addicted to this kind of music. This kind of music gave us lots of visionary.

[@nuimaleko7]

When i was in my late teens, I was too poor to afford headphones, I so I used to put my cheap little stereo speakers on the floor, lie on my back with my head lie between them. I'd close my eyes and this piece of music in particular would send me off on a space adventure, visiting other worlds.

[@josephtee8911]

My 2 favorite bands growing up was YES and Rush. As I watch you two listening to the first times it always sends a shiver up my spine as I remember being a young teenager and the countless hours alone in my room listening to Yes, memorizing every word, every sound. Thank you for allowing me to travel back to a happier time with you.

[@Southbound63]

Yes we’re my favourite band in the 70’s but after Going for the One the classic era was over for me. I first saw them in Birmingham UK on the TFTO when I was 13 still the best gig I have been to. I loved Rush seeing them on the Farewell to Kings and twice on the Hemispheres tour they were incredible.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

So Happy that your getting into the world of Classic Prog 1967'-1979' my favorite bands that I grew up with and saw Live so 80+ times !! Keep it going and enjoy the mind blowing ride, you have so much to enjoy ! : D Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Nektar, ELP, Focus, Moody Blues, Roxy Music, UK and many more !! Prog has the Greatest Musicians all !!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I know it's been a while, but I always have to mention how critically important Yes has been in my life. Thirty years ago, when I had cancer and was going through chemotherapy, I didn't have the energy to do anything, and I mean anything, like even reading or watching TV tired me out. Yes, that bad, so what did I do? I put my headphones on, lay on the carpet (even getting up on the couch was too much for me), and listened to Yes, among other bands. If not for them, I don't know what I would have done. Thirty years later, I'm still alive. God bless Yes and their uplifting, spiritual nature. God bless.

[@bullypack]

This is not only my personal favorite Yes song, possibly the most beautiful song I have ever heard ,keep it up kids, just found and subscribed to you.

[@GrouchyMarx]

Was listening to your discussion in the middle there and at the end, I wouldn't worry about younger generation's music because this music will eventually hit most of them too. Look how long humanity's been grooving on Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Miller, Berry, Beatles, Stones etc., among a few. Keep the flame alive, expose them to it and most will come around in time. I didn't care for classical at all as a kid as my dad played it all the time on piano when not listening to it on the radio ALL the time. I was a rocker at 9 after the Beatles on Ed Sullivan's Show in 1964, and ever after steered clear of that old fashion, ancient classical. It wasn't until 1968 when dad took me to see "2001: A Space Odyssey" that I because a classical music fan! LOL! I became immersed in it, but rock is still my favorite. It was no surprise when rock and classical instruments merged well as with the Beatles, and others later. And Nick, I feel your frustration as to which of the 60s to 80s bands are your favorite(s). Been trying to do that for decades now and it's best to stop because it's all good! It's a rotational thing, like t-shirts. No matter which band's music I could take to that proverbial "desert island", I would miss the others after a while. You mentioned early Pink Floyd, you guys should do their pre-Dark Side albums, either chronologically or reverse order. But be prepared for a very different sounding PF than you're used to, especially with Piper, Saucerful and Ummagumma as it was their acid/psychedelic early period particularly the first two albums. Here's the reverse order from Dark Side: Obscured by Clouds (1972) Meddle (1971) Atom Heart Mother (1970) Ummagumma (1969) A Saucerful of Secrets (1968) The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) 😎👍

[@sidecardog5244]

After listening to Prog for over 50 years, I have to rank Genesis as top favorite, followed closely by Yes, then Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, Jethro Tull, ELP. Currently I’m Huge fan of Steven Wilson, Haken, Spock’s Beard, Transatlantic….

[@alanstarkie2001]

I clearly remember my first reaction to this song. I bought the 'Roundabout' single in 1972 and thought I'd listen to the 'B' side one night with the interesting title 'and you and I'. I was blown away. This song never ages for me.

[@Fosseracer]

Hi Nick and Lex. Interesting comments on this one. Personally I don't think there is a need to compare Yes with Floyd, Genesis, Jethro Tull because Progressive Rock was all about expanding the envelope and pushing musical boundaries in different ways. I love all these bands and I don't have a favourite. For me, the interesting thing is that they were all part of the English music scene that started with the Beatles and Stones in the sixties, went through Carnaby Street and psychedelia and generated these bands. Early Floyd illustrates this with stuff like 'See Emily Play'. Also listen to Traffic from that era. The backgrounds of these bands are really worth reading up on to understand where they came from. Genesis originated in Charterhouse School, though Phil Collins was a child actor who appeared in the film (movie for you Americans) 'Oliver'. Yes came out of the Marquee club in London. Finally check out a live version of this song which adds a further dimension to Chris Squire. Yes fans know what I mean. Other than that and excellent review. Now that its in your music, enjoy it as with all the other Yes stuff you have reacted to. P.C Gates of Delirium must be on your agenda 'Soon'...

[@siskokidd]

Your minds will be blown when you see and hear how Yes played this live at that time, as featured on Yessongs. Must add that the Yessongs album audio mix is much better than on the film, and the live version chosen for the album is actually better than what is heard on the film. Seek the album audio out first, then watch the film.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. Turn Of The Century is a beautiful love song that is Dean Martin smooth.

[@franciscolarranaga1955]

All of them are great, but diferent, I'm 70 and so happy that I was born in the 54 and enjoy all this music live!!!

[@ZJKFilms]

Yes to me means so, so much. Towards the end of his life, my Great Uncle spent a lot of time in the local VA Hospital (He was a WWII Veteran). My parents and I would go three-four times a week to visit him, picking up dinner on the way so he wouldn’t have to always have the crummy hospital food. For whatever reason, we were all on a “Yes Kick” around that time, and we had the Classic Yes CD in the car on repeat. Anytime I think of those times, those songs, especially this one, always come to mind, and I always think of my Great Uncle. We couldn’t take the CD up to his room, but we didn’t mind, cause we always had “Cash Cab” on while we ate with him. 😂 Btw, I never thanked you guys, ya’ll took my Chester and Lester request first!!! I am honored!!! 😆 I hope ya’ll delve more into that album, and the two of them as artists as whole. So much good material, so much to offer, from both of them. Ya’ll might get a few more requests from me down the road here, we’ll see what happens……😉 🤟

[@michelemichele3375]

Nice. Thanks ✨🤪

[@MyCrazyDogs32]

"And You And I" is some of Yes's most beautiful music. Parts one and three are very pastoral with the acoustic guitar supporting Anderson's soaring vocals that transitions to parts two and four 's very dramatic and ethereal feel. The way they introduce new sounds and ramp up from the folky sections is just genius. There's not a wasted or extraneous note to be heard.

[@garyspry1444]

Wow.Takes me back almost 50 years. Almost that long last heard this. Thank you for reviving this.

[@joelong7448]

As soon as you went from Genesis to Yes to JETHRO TULL?? I knew you got it and I subscribed. You two are good. Very good.

[@NicknLex]

Why thank you kind sir! Hope to see you around more often now! :)

[@kerryhart8403]

I was fortunate enough to see Yes on the Fragile and Edge tours. The Edge concert was on election night 1972, The Yessongs album is pretty much the Edge concert. The lights went out, the crowd roars awaiting the band, and it remains dark with no band for what seems an eternity, (being high) when you hear orchestra music softly playing building to a deafening crescendo, a spotlight shines down on Rick Wakeman at the keyboards all dressed in black with a black cape so all you can see is his head and long blonde hair seemingly floating above the stage ....was very cool at 18 years old. After they finished Siberian Khatru, Jon stepped to the mic and said "If you haven't heard King Richard (Nixon) has won his second term" ....never heard boos like that ever.....

[@gerarddevine8651]

I’ve been in love with this song since the mid 70’s. It takes you away….those Wakeman organs!!! Oh my!

[@dhfenske]

Please don't worry about interrupting or talking too much. You're conversation is fascinating. Interrupting is fine. I've heard the song a million times. Your thoughts about favorite bands was interesting, too. I dove in to Yes in '74 but I didn't realize that I like them a bit better than Genesis, ELP, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues and anyone else until about 20 years later. It was then that I settled on them as my favorite.

[@marcanglin7127]

I can remember, quite vividly, this song playing over a retail department store's sound system when it was brand new. Rick Wakeman's opening statement played on MiniMoog (4:00 on your video) made me walk immediately to the store's record section where I bought the album. This song has made such an impact on my life over the years that I included the lyrics from "Apocalypse"---the final 4 lines of the lyrics of the tune---into my wedding vows to my wife. And you and I climb, crossing the shapes of the morning And you and I reach over the sun for the river And you and I climb, clearer towards the movement And you and I called over valleys of endless seas With her by my side, we have had the pleasure of meeting Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe over the years. The version on 'Yessongs' is simply astounding. Glad that you are enjoying your musical journey 🙂

[@michelemichele3375]

Wow. Wow 😳! (Comment envy lol 😝)

[@marcanglin7127]

@@michelemichele3375 😊

[@loilt5091]

It's so refreshing knowing there are older, musical souls, of your generation. Younger people who truly appreciate melodic, progressive music. Just my two bits, Nick, from an older music/guitar head...I've seen all those guitarists you've mentioned in this video, live, in concert...Holdsworth, Malmsteen, Vai, Lifeson...but in terms of multi-virtuosity in diverse genres & command of styles, Steve Howe towers above those particular guitarists. Eric Johnson, is the next generational wonder, in my opinion...Steve Morse, is yet, another one.

[@saturdayplayer2492]

Was it really so long ago? Almost 50 years. Where did the time go? So many memories of so many good times. Floyd, Yes, Genesis, Oldfield. We were so so lucky.

[@jimbobgreasemonkey]

The two of you are Amazing. I really enjoy watching your Reactions to music that I Should have heard when those songs were air-played. At the time, I was busy working a job to help raise a family. It was sometimes Years later before I was able to hear some of this Great music. I do like YES, and especially Steely Dan and Alan Parsons. Please keep up the Great reviews, and Thanks.

[@brucefelger4015]

It is the intricacy of the music played by incredible musicians.

[@postilm6399]

Growing up in the 60's, 70's and being a young adult in the 80's we were blessed to have a plethora of music and artists. We were spoiled

[@annsipes6780]

I’ve been listening to YES since 1970 & I’m 68 now. I’ve gone to 3 concerts. Still love them & listen to my vinyls a lot. ❤

[@dav147]

Wonderful! Love Yes, the live Genesis 73 concert is magic, tribute group the Musical Box replicate this concert, stage layout, dress the same etc, the lead singer sounds just like Peter, Genesis have even endorsed them, if you get the chance you must see them, I have and what an experience.

[@rayeckert242]

Yes has a magical way of ripping your soul to tiny little pieces and feeding it back to you in delicious spoonfuls. As long as you discover this exquisite music, you are living in the right century. Welcome!

[@tonys2899]

I am so glad you finally saw Genesis live, I can't wait to see it! I commented when you listened to Suppers Ready that hearing old Genesis was only HALF the experience. And as I have said before, if the band Musical Box comes near you it's a MUST see, they recreate those Genesis shows with all the costumes and exact stage show.

[@semchen9]

Ditto

[@semchen9]

They used to do the exact Live Show. Not anymore though. Their Licence to do so ran out. But there still is KZbin to reanimate their Luster and their Greatness.

[@tonys2899]

@@semchen9 well they must have got a new license, because they are touring the liscensed original Lamb Lies down on Broadway show again in 2022- 2023!

[@semchen9]

@@tonys2899 but, unless you know different, they aren't doing the exact Staging for it. In 2017 or so, their Concert was in Three Parts. Lamb songs were " reimagined". Fly on a Windshield floored me. I did get the chance to see them do Lamb in Chicago in 2011. That was Epic. In any form, they are more practiced to Genesis than was Genesis.

[@tonys2899]

@@semchen9 the website says liscensed stage show right on the ad.

[@jornspirit]

...Nick - you really nailed it in your musings about who's done it best... I often have to think of nature in that context... is a banana better than an orange; a rose better than a daisy - the sea better than the mountains... of course not - they're just different, unique, and make my heart overflow with joy and gratitude in the moment... and there is a bunch of 70s 'ProgRock' bands that has that outstanding skill, dedication and brilliance... thats why our favourite-bands list can always change... its rather a reflection of our own ever-changing moods - an objective ranking is impossible... its just a fun game to do... 💖

[@geraldmulvey5646]

It is obvious that you two have much more musically rich lives than the contemporaries that you were discussing. I think there must have been people my age who were introduced to this great music when they were young, but were not affected by it the same way I was. I am so glad that I am able to appreciate and be moved by this music, and it is thanks to you two along with other reactors that I find even more about it to appreciate. Keep up the good work.

[@michelemichele3375]

Facts! ✨🤪

[@patrickv391]

Grew up in the 70s. They are all my favorites. My most favorite is what I am listening to at the time.

[@peterstoneham9871]

From someone who was born for this music, I have the original vinyl, this music is absolutely amazing. Never tired of this prog rock

[@inndira97]

I am 25 years old and i love this song (and album) it's something that reminds me so much of my father. He was the one who show me this album when i was like 15 and i fell in love.

[@chris-qw4xb]

Love your comments and can see how your blown away by Yes at their very best where all the band members were in such unison playing together a very beautiful song off the most perfect album ever from I’m not sure what planet it was from Jon probably knows but great that you guys are giving this great band another lease of life and I’m sure generations to come will be lucky to discover this great music x

[@rickbowman21]

One of the greatest Yes songs! Love it!

[@T.B0ne]

Nick, Steve Howe is playing like a lap steel guitar sometimes, that you are hearing as a keyboard sound. You guys will see it when you watch the concert "YESSONGS" Have fun

[@kencribbs9344]

I had access to an advance-release copy of this album because I was working at a major university campus FM radio station in 1972. I brought it home to listen on my mega-audio system (Technics SL-1200 turntable, Stanton cartridge, Marantz pre-amp, twin Crown DC300A power amps driving Klipsch corner horns with Klipsch Cornwall center). I cleaned the LP (with a Diskwasher, of course), put it on, turned up the volume, and experienced ecstacy (successively progressive aural orgasms, if you will). It was as though I had taken a powerful, "happy" hallucinogen. When the music stopped I found myself surrounded by friends who had stopped by shortly after I started playing the LP. They had joined me, and we all had become transfixed by the brilliance of Yes. Couldn't ever happen today, for so many reasons . . . .

[@hasltisl]

I go back and forth: Awaken, And You and I, Awaken, And You and I, oh wait… To Be Over…. And Turn of the Century… Then I remember, I can have them all… on their own playlist. Truth and Beauty! Great Reaction! 💎🔥💛 The version on Yessongs has even more heavenly steel-pedal space-arcing guitar (not piano/synth). This one was always a favorite to perform live. The definition of Yes.

[@lucasroth7922]

I was the youngest of 6 was born in '59 and I had SO much music just thrown at me it was all around me all the time!!... man I was blessed growing up then!!... I heard everything and got to see all the variety shows and they had everyone on✌🤘!!

[@jimcarlson6157]

1959, per Al Stewart, "a bad year for Labour and a good year for wine". post ww2 blues

[@markhenrynoll5601]

It's truly amazing so see a young Couple getting off on the music I grew up with in the 60's & 70"a.

[@scottstevens7639]

You should check out some of Jon Anderson’s collaborations with Vangelis. Good place to start is either “State of Independence” or the title track from ‘The Friends of Mr. Cairo”.

[@mvunit3]

The Friends of Mr. Cairo is excellent!

[@robertvirago1956]

i approve The Friends of Mr.Cairo excellent Jon and Vangelis !! its is unique

[@PhilippeDumont73]

So good !!!

[@stpnwlf9]

Absolutely, but do not overlook the first one 'Short Stories'. The song 'I Hear You Now' is one of the most beautiful songs the two produced. It is emotional dynamite!

[@BruceS1111]

RIP Vangelis. Unfortunately, most people I know (and I'm in my 60's now), only knew the Donna Summer cover. Please give State of Independence a listen. Has a Reggae groove. 👍

[@britheyorkshireman]

This track takes me back to the early 1970's (when I had hair and a waist!) sounded even better in a pub called 'the Mid' smoking...herbal cigarettes. Another was 'Suppers ready' by Genesis

[@TheCornishCockney]

The 70’s guys. An iconic album every month,concerts galore. I was DEFINITELY born into the correct century,1954 to be exact. Nothing will ever come close.

[@eddiecriglington400]

Agree with you there. I’m 1955.

[@beldin2987]

At the moment for me who grew up with Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Renaissance, Marillion and also those "symphonic rock" bands, how we called them, my evolution went to symphonic metal in the late 90s and what i now mostly hear are Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Ancient Bards, Ad Infinitum .. and who really went to the top of my list in the last 2 years is Lovebites, even since they are more power metal, but they also have quite some more prog pieces and these girls are just so much fun to watch and listen to. However i always enjoy hear good old Yes and Genesis again, and am happy if younger people also discover and like them these days. Oh and are you aware of that Chris Squire sadly already died a few years ago ? 😥But when Yes were introduced into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of fame Geddy Lee from Rush played with them 😀🤘🏼 Inductees Yes Perform "Roundabout" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2017 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpDLcpuwmdBgnpo

[@aprilstewart5929]

This song is, literally, enchanting. I've loved it since I was 17. And it's still fresh.

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

I love all the bands you mentioned , But for me, Yes is just on another level. Advanced playing, composition, spirituality, and especially drawing you INSIDE their music put YES miles ahead of everyone else. I have listened to Yes for MANY decades and find nuances and meanings anew every listen. Yes simply are alien musicians and I am glad they landed on earth.

[@bobford100]

Great reaction again guys..👍👍👍👍..... When I think back to my teens, and I first heard all of this amazing music, (and it seemed like something wonderful was released every week), at some point I simply stopped comparing bands, and settled with the best album from each band, and to some extent favourite singer, guitarist, drummer etc. All the bands Nick mentioned were incredible in their own right, and I think to try and pick a best is enough to melt anyones brain....😀. And your both correct, its such a shame that a large portion of today's younger generation haven't had exposure to music from the past, or just wouldn't 'get it' even if they did..... That's what makes what you both do, so refreshing and entertaining. 👍👍👍👍. Cheers guys...

[@nevbarnes1034]

There are people who sound like Jon Anderson, superficially. But Jon Anderson has a magic, something special, that no-one else can quite duplicate.

[@Lightmane]

14:09 Everyone has their own favorites. Here's my top 5, in order: YES King Crimson Pink Floyd ELP U.K. RUSH is 6th on my list. If only U.K. had stayed together. Oh and Nick, just so you know... I love Steely Dan too : )

[@mvunit3]

With you there about UK. They were so unique :).

[@Lightmane]

@Bookhouse Boy we were identical there for a while 😀

[@michaelmartin9128]

One Of The Greatest Songs Ever Written. LEGEND 😁❤🤘

[@teresakoslosky3053]

This song makes me fly into the sky! Thank you I needed to hear it again!

[@bgm1236]

I remember one Friday night back in 1976. My brother came home from his job with an album a co-worker let him borrow. It was a triple live album called YESSONGS. Neither one of us had ever heard of YES but the album art was so intriguing we just had to give it a listen. We just picked a song at random to play and that song was And You And I. Before the song was even halfway finished, I had a new favorite band. Now in 2022, YES is still my favorite band, Jon Anderson is still my favorite singer, and Chris Squire (RIP) is still my favorite bassist. Thanks for the video.

[@jdharris7]

It's funny that you mentioned how each time you listen to a different band, that they become your favorite. I've done that too, but what I've discovered over the years is that I go through phases of really digging into the music of a particular band. I'll go through a Yes phase, then a month later a Pink Floyd phase, then a Black Sabbath phase, etc. As our moods and mindsets change, so do our taste of music. Fascinating stuff.

[@markr324]

Turn of the Century and Siberian Khatru are highly recommended! An old video on the waterfront shows early evolution from a piece called "Then". called

[@roccodifranco7866]

I had the pleasure of seeing yes live 6 times in my lifetime and I was blessed Born in 1958

[@jimled50jl49]

Music is like food. I love Fish & Chips, but then I love a good Sunday roast dinner ... but a Chinese Takeaway - Sweet & Sour Pork is delicious ! or - An Indian meal - Chicken Masala ....I love all these ...but ....my favourite ? - I could say a Sunday Roast ...but then I can have bacon & eggs with tomatoes mushrooms & fried bread and Omg ! this is my favourite - up until my Chinese takeaway arrives ! - This is the way music affects us in much the same way. Live the moment ! Simple. - On that note this track is one of my favourite Yes tracks. I bought the album in my teens in the 70's and it just blew me away. Jon's vocals are Heaven sent. Wonderful stuff. Great reaction - It's going to be interesting when you reach the "Yes" album "90125" when Trevor Rabin on lead guitar & lead vocals joins the band. Jon is also lead vocals still, but .....well - just wait till you hear them !!! - Right I'm off to listen to some Genesis while I have some bacon & eggs !!!! Byeeee !

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Great comparison ! Guten Appetit :-)

[@jimled50jl49]

@@rudolfbecker4313 Hey Rudi ! Small world eh ? Lol

[@michelemichele3375]

I always like your input and both of your comments so I don’t mind pausing. 👏🏼 I’m happy to check this off our list. I’ll comment more later but thank you so much - wearing Steely Dan while listening to Yes ✅ 😊 For the upcoming unboxing: a couple shirts are left over from last month (they arrived a day late for the last unboxing). 😉✨🤪

[@mvunit3]

Thanks for the request M&M! Was my 2nd for the album, now that both have been done, time for Siberian Khatru! :D

[@michelemichele3375]

@@mvunit3 Very popular opinion, Tony. Lol. I leave it to you since I’m outta the running for awhile. Haha, luckily I’m guaranteed Steely Dan reactions because we got them hooked and the marathons are knocking a few out at a time. 👏🏼🥰 Good to see you. Have a fine evening. 👍✨🤪

[@mvunit3]

@@michelemichele3375 - You too, sleep well :)

[@hasltisl]

Thank you, Michele!

[@michelemichele3375]

@@hasltisl 😉👍

[@tobytanzer]

Which band will you like best 20 years from now? For me, after 50 years, it's the one I'm listening to at the moment. Of all the bands you mentioned, I'd add Renaissance. For you, who knows? Enjoy the journey. Love you guys.

[@joelliebler5690]

Absolutely !

[@wagstaff6135]

Ought to do a marathon of Simon & Garfunkel's "America" and Yes' insane cover version! I think that'd be a lot of fun, anyway. "And You and I" is ecstatic music. Wonderful reaction,

[@michelemichele3375]

Yes. It soars. ☺️

[@BreckenZridge]

Indeed. For the Yes “America”, do a KZbin search and you shall see them in NY on a Fox tv show before and on the same day as the Yankees were being celebrated for a World Series win. BTW, this was the first that Yes got back together since the 80’s. You’ll love it

[@tunemith51]

Anderson has a "tenor alto" voice which is very rare and a God given gift.

[@clarkfox2508]

November 11, 1972 I saw Yes live at Duke University. Their performance was life changing.

[@myklegue3968]

sitting in my friends basement, having just smoked a bowl and putting on this album that he'd just bought...he had his stereo hooked up to a lighting grid that would trigger different colored lights all over the room...stoned in the dark, no response from the lights until it does that little soft drum roll thing...freaked my brain!! still stays with me 50 yrs later!

[@AudiophileTubes]

'Close To The Edge' brings back a rush of great memories from that era! I was in high school, and at the time, kids brought albums to school to trade and share (lend) with their friends. It was common to see kids walking around the hallways holding albums and textbooks, and using their lockers to store all these albums, or bring them to the lunchroom for discussion of their favorite bands and/or records. Album art meant a lot as well.

[@vicprovost2561]

What an awesome choice from one of the greatest albums ever in prog and rock, period! The first time I saw this live they did the whole album as the set before the encore of Roundabout. Talk about an unreal concert, they were one of the few bands (ELP, Rush, King Crimson) who could rival Pink Floyd in concert or in the studio. Beyond belief song, gives me chills to this day. On top of everything, that first Yes show. We were doing some amazing mescaline, it was all over at the show and what a show to trip to. We must have 'flown' home as I don't remember driving, LOL! Thanks guys, modern audiences have no clue how good we had it seeing bands like this play over 3 hours for $6. Wow!

[@maryannturton9830]

Wow,that was one kick a-s concert!🤘

[@jeffheck5559]

Yes. Listening to this album when it was released on my bed in the dark with Koss Pr0 4 AA headphones. So magical...

[@ChrisJohnson-ho1fh]

I am 65 and DID live during this time. But my dad, born 1922, was huge into Artie Shaw and Big Band. Because he was my father I was open to othere genres. Boogie woogie piano. JJ Johnson. Those Guys would play in the clubs and then go back to their homes and jam all night and party. Give it a listen. Always felt those guys should be have a movie made about them. Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Ammons, JJ Johnson.