YES | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION to I've Seen All Good People: a.Your Move/ b.All Good People

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[@kkampy4052]

If you don't cry or get chills once in a while when listening to music, you are listening to the wrong music.

[@karensheline6958]

In high school, 1975, I would come home after school to find my Dad, a music teacher, in my bedroom with my headphones on listening to my YES albums. He was mesmerized by them 💜❤️

[@Lightmane]

The Band Geeks sound just like Yes from the 1970s. They're so good that Jon Anderson joined them. That's all you need to know.

[@raiderfan346]

The musicianship of this band is amazing. One of the all time great groups.

[@jimled50jl49]

Hey Raider !!!!! Hope you are well my friend ! Totally agree, what a band ! A masterclass of musicians !

[@normankennith7919]

well over 50 years old & it still sounds fantastic!! & no, i'm not a yes man!!!!!!

[@wpollock1]

Tony Kaye coming in with that Hammond organ always gets me.

[@rickbowman21]

Me too!

[@blarochellegmail]

He was a really great keyboard player also. Saw him on 90125 and Big Generator tours. It isn't a competition but Wakeman is the bigger showman and embraced synthesizers and Mellotrons allowing Yes' sound to evolve in a different direction. My first big rock concert was Yes' "Relayer" tour and Patrick Moraz brought an amazing jazz fusion sound to Yes! No slacker keyboard players in Yes.

[@bmac1205]

'All We Are Saying Is Give Peace a Chance'. Sung in the background at the end by Chris and Steve, which often seems to elude most listeners.

[@spikeysnack]

That is of course a John Lennon line, and an homage to him and the anti-war peace movement.

[@bmac1205]

of course. 😊

[@stevenorthwick2480]

You're right, I've been loving this album since the mid-Seventies and I only realised it was there in recent years 🙂

[@brianparkman8183]

Yes has been my favorite group since a teenager, saw them twice, once around '72 in Atlanta at GA Tech's Alexander Memorial Colosseum, and I know EVERYTHING about them, and I never knew this. lol.

[@shyshift]

Yes harmonies: Jon,Chris and Steve. I first heard this on KLUC radio in Las Vegas Nv stationed @Nellis AFB in 1971. I called up the dj and asked him who was that gorgeous female vocalist? Much to my embarrassment he said that’s actually a man named Jon Anderson. I became an instant fan.

[@martinl8574]

It's been in my heart for 50 years. How lucky am I?

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Ladies and gentlemen, Chris Squire and Yes, the greatest show on earth ✨️🎶✨️

[@garyanning9731]

The instrument at the start was a vihuela guitar, according to the album notes. It's a 15th-century fretted plucked Spanish string instrument, shaped like a guitar but tuned like a lute. I think it's the same one Steve used in the 'Wonderous Stories' video.

[@bmac1205]

According to the liner notes of the original album on Atlantic Records, laying in my lap while I type this, it is listed as a ''Vachalia' on Your Move, but Wikipedia states it is a Portuguese guitar or Portuguese guitarra (Portuguese: guitarra portuguesa, pronounced [ɡiˈtaʁɐ puɾtuˈɣezɐ]). @debrabrabenec3731 states that it is a VIhuela, not mandolin. @psbarrow says it is a Spanish Laúd, given to him by his sister not a Portuguese 12-string. @debrabrabenec3731 says its a Spanish Laúd. @tommack9395 says it Is not a mandolin - It's a Portuguese guitar - which is a 12-string acoustic, odd shape body and short neck). @Yes_Jorge_Yes says the guitar is a Portuguese guitar @mikeeckel2807 says it is a Portuguese "mandolin." It's called a "valhueva", or something like that @jpirard says it is a Portuguese 12 string, @crimsonking70 says it is a Laud, which is a Spanish lute @Tarkus7 says it is a Portuguese guitar. @cletusbeauregard1972 says the "guitar" is a Vihuela, which comes in a few variations. @sigil5772 says it is a Portuguese 12-string, tuned E-B-E-B-E-G# @brianfileman says that it is a Portuguese guitarra. @garyanning9731 says the instrument at the start was a vihuela guitar,. @orogenicman says it is a Laud. @mikesteptoe9204 says he just saw Steve at a Farm Market Store. Maybe @mikesteptoe9204 should ask Steve directly what the heck this actually was if he sees him in that store again. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😜😜😜😜😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@richardfurness7556]

This was written not long after the Beatles had broken up. It seems to be asking John Lennon to put aside his differences with Paul McCartney, hence the references to Instant Karma and Give Peace A Chance.

[@dellblackman4565]

Yes, (pardon the pun) but, you're right they were huge fans of the Beatles and felt their influence.

[@davidrold9770]

Wow, very cool piece of info. I did not know that. thanks man

[@davidpeters44]

@@davidrold9770 Just one person's opinion. It interpolates the song Instant Karma, but really it's about finding one's way in life through connection with others, avoiding self-isolation and self-imposed traps, using chess as a metaphor for life. IMO

[@groundscoresteve4964]

Amazingly the Plastic Ono Bands Drummer, Alan White would take over for Bill Bruford in YES.

[@luiselorza1261]

Steve is also a fundamental part of the vocal harmonies.the blend of the 3 voices is superb.

[@PhilipPedro2112]

After listening to Steve's solo albums, it's easier to distinguish his voice in the mix with Yes.

[@rudymarmaro]

Saw Yes twice. So worth it. They are my favorite band.

[@tonybaker55]

There is no bad track on the Yes Album...love 'em all!

[@racebiketuner]

Yup!

[@Galahad-hk4bb]

Total agreement !!!!

[@parshakamarsh]

Even though many of their later albums were more technically proficient and more musically complex, the "Yes Album" is still my favourite, it's just sheer magic from beginning to end

[@scottanderson8420]

All I can say is it’s about time. So sorry to find out that no one ever requested this for you. This is YES, personified IMHO. Lex I counted 4 wows, a ssss, an oh my, a sigh of awe, and at least 10 raised eyebrows with ecstatic looks. Plus tears of pure joy. Throw in Nick's comment about beautiful and breath taking, and you got a top 10 all time reaction. Thanks great reaction guys. ❤️❤️

[@richarddobson815]

Spot on Scott.

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

more yes the greatest prog band ever !

[@lindadesanto6593]

I had this song blasting in my car with the windows down one beautiful sunny afternoon. I didn't realize I was going 40 mph in a 25 mph zone and got pulled over 😂

[@FredGarnett]

I saw Yes 3 times before they had a recording contract, whilst I was still at school, then in 1970 topping the bill with David Bowie as support, before moving to London where I very quickly got married. My wife had never heard of Yes, but I bought The Yes Album anyway as the word on it was that it was easily their best. Amazingly she absolutely loved it and it became our go to album in 1971 when we moved into a rubbish and cold flat in London where we used music to warm us up. So it's really great to see you two also loving this album as a couple. And of course I always love your reactions to music! Thanks ;)

[@bmac1205]

Saw Yes 6 times from 1976 to 2003. They always seem to do this song no matter what or who is in the line up.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Saw Squire and White 36 times from 75 to 14. The first time I saw YES, the first 3 songs were Sound Chaser, Close To The Edge, and Gates Of Delirium, which is why I saw YES 35 more times ✨️🎶✨️

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

And that’s a great reason!❤

[@edf13]

YES is so good it brings tears to my eyes

[@DZibman]

There is something spiritual about Yes. Very emotional.

[@billwalbek1911]

Aww Lex teared up. It is a magical piece of music. Yes has its own place in prog rock for this very reason. Nothing compares!

[@gregjones861]

The bass drum seems to be a heartbeat. And the background Give Peace A Chance vocals are glorious against that majestic organ. Perhaps my favorite thing is the lyric, "Don't surround yourself with yourself." Wise counsel, even 50 years later. Greatly enjoyed watching it hit you.

[@marcanglin7127]

Nick: "Harmonizing". Yep, and no damn auto tune in sight. Pure talent.

[@calguy3838]

To me, any lineup of "Yes" that does not include Jon Anderson would be like The Rolling Stones without Mick Jagger.

[@saracen567]

And any lineup of Yes that does not include Chris Squire as well as Jon Anderson would be like the Rolling Stones without Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. But it seems that Mr Howe does not agree.

[@craigfazekas3923]

I get what you're implying there, but.... Personally ? I'd rather listen to Drama versus, say, Tormato or 90125- any day. Although Squire with bass harmonics & flanger effects on Tormato, On The Silent Wings of Freedom or Tempus Fugit ? Totally badass, and just downright negligent NOT to recognize as a fan of badass bass sounds.....eh ? 🚬😎👍

[@crescentfreshbret]

@@craigfazekas3923Yeah, Yes with Trevor Horn on vocals was, surprisingly, very good.

[@markoliver630]

No worries Lex I have cried at their concerts before. Jon and Chris were simply magic together.

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi Guys ! This album was my 1st ever introduction to "Yes" I went to a mates house in the 70's and he put this on. I was 16yrs old and not long moved from living in Ireland to England by just a few months and was at a new school. 16 was the leaving age, but I had to go back a year, as I missed the exams in Ireland. My classmates were 15. I had never been to a mixed boys & girls school. In Ireland it's a total separation, so it was an all male school. It was a culture shock for me. Girls in my class ? !!! and in French class .. I was the only male. Lol At the time I was into T.Rex and my entire album collection, was "The Moody Blues > For your children's children's children " [ Best album they ever did ] I had "Roxy Music > For Your Pleasure" "Deep Purple > Fireball" "The Partridge Family > Up to date" [ a gift ] "The Beatles > Let it be" [ my sister had all the others ] & "T.Rex Electric Warrior" which still today is amazing. So that was my entire collection. Then along came Pink Floyd's Meddle [ again heard at a mates house ] and then "Yes . The Yes Album" Boy did I get into Prog in a big way. This album is still my favourite. Ooo Chris Squires bass !!! ... In another 6 -7 years I was to discover "Rush" ! Nuff said ! 😂 Byeee Jim X

[@lindazee]

I have been a huge YES fan since 1972 and have seen them more times than I can count, in all their iterations and pairings. I have to say that the 2023 Jon Anderson with The Band Geeks is up there in the top. They have energy, vitality, bottom, and the incomparable Jon Anderson, who despite his age, can still hit it out of the ballpark and make me cry... perhaps more so now that I appreciate what he has given us. To me, he IS the personification of YES, musically, spiritually and symbolically. Nick and Lex, you're in for a big treat! 💚💚💚

[@brucefelger4015]

Given the tech at the time, Listening to Yes live is really only to prove that they can actually play this music that is so glorious from the studio

[@rhwinner]

Lex reacts to these songs the way I reacted to them when I first heard them in the 70s. 😂

[@dav147]

more Yes please, so sad to hear the passing of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy, RIP Legend.

[@pauljenkin8447]

Yes, Jon and Chris beautifully match each other vocally but don't forget the rich vocal harmonies are also enhanced by the third voice of Steve Howe.

[@CharCanuck14]

I saw Yes (Toronto 1971) along with Black Sabbath, Joe Cocker, Three Dog Night, The Guess Who & Humble Pie. An incredible music festival for $5.50 - a lot for a poor student like myself back then!

[@garylewis9113]

It is indeed a recorder on "Your Move", played by Colin Goldring...The studio version is, of course, definitive, but live this was often an encore, and always a massive celebration!

[@TheReaperMan275]

Yes, because Tony Kaye did not play the Mellotron. He didn't believe in synths or other modern keyboards and mainly just stuck to the Piano and Hammond Organ, which in the end was his ultimate undoing in Yes. They asked him several times to learn to play the Moog and Mellotron but he refused. But it paved the way for keyboard wizard, Rick Wakeman.

[@OliverHanmer55]

Oh Lex….I am as in love with Yes as you are and watching (in particular) your reaction to their blissful music moves me to tears as well. It was a beautiful time in my life and your reaction takes me back to my first listening back then… I’m 68 now. 🥴

[@pcjmwhyle1452]

I’m off to get my Yes albums out and onto the turntable. Taking me back 40 years. Great music.

[@derekelizalde2727]

I'm 20 years old and tomorrow I'm going to see Yes in Barcelona. I'm really looking forward to it. There's only Steve. I can't imagine how incredible it must have been to see them all together playing live.

[@mvunit3]

You were raised right :D . . . or, you have great taste at a young age :).

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Tell us how it was!! I saw them in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA, in 1977 (Roundabout was the 2nd encore) What I remember the most was being mesmerized by Chris Squire as he strutted across the stage with these incredible high furry boots. They were awesome. ❤ RIP Chris ❤ Tell us of your experience, please!

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

It was incredible to see them all. No lie and no exaggeration. They were incredible!❤

[@slw59]

The YESSONGS version is really spectacular.

[@tonyanderton3521]

A song that is typically joyous from Yes. Yes bring hope and joy for those who will listen.

[@johnnieangel99]

As someone who grew up listening to YES. now you know how we felt when we first heard them

[@Sober2003]

My favorite album reminds me of great times!❤✌🏻👏🏻

[@saturdayplayer2492]

College years in the mid 70s.

[@billhealey2060]

It's amazing how these musicians found each other and lightning struck. This track is as close to perfection as a song can get. I was lucky to see them live in the round back in the day - best concert ever.

[@bobdickerson3434]

Saw them four times in concert. They sounded just as good in concert.

[@StevenTyree-sl2nx]

The warmth of the organ is one of the things I truly miss from this time. I do not know why this sound has disappeared. It is truly beautiful

[@bmac1205]

Also Sound Engineering by Eddie Offord who also did the sound engineering on the first few ELP albums.

[@bmac1205]

In the studio recording on The Yes Album, the song opens with Jon Anderson, Chris Squire AND Steve Howe singing the sentence "I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way" twice a cappella, in three-part harmony. You seem to leave out Steve a lot as part of the harmonizing with Jon and Chris. Albeit, it's usually Jon with Chris more than Jon with Chris and Steve, but not always just Jon with Chris.

[@futurartistrecords]

I am a huge Yes fan and , while I don't want to see you cry, I love that their music affects you in the same way it does me. It is so beautiful that it hits the 'feels' buttons!

[@crimsonking70]

the beginning of the definitive Yes sound. This album saved Yes's career and contract with Atlantic records.

[@TheRealTomWendel]

“The Yes Album” was the first with Steve Howe, who replaced Peter Banks. Steve brought a lot with his unique guitar playing and songwriting, as well as his singing. I first heard “Fragile” then “Close to the Edge” before hearing “The Yes Album”. At that point I was vaguely aware of only one song from that recording- “Starship Trooper”. Like the two before that, I listened obsessively until I could anticipate every note and nuance. Rick Wakemen talked about seeing them at this time. He noted that nothing about them was normal. A small statured alto voice in the lead, an even higher voice (Squire) on top of that. A guitarist with a jazz guitar and Fender Twin when everyone had stacks of Marshalls, a jazz style drummer with a mismatched kit, and a bassist with Rickenbacher played with a pick running treble sounds through a Sunn amplifier. The lyrics didn’t make literal sense, and yet they seemed to convey a clear idea. Nothing they did was quite like anything anyone had done before. Even when they played covers, they gave it what Bill Bruford called “the Yes treatment”- adding long and adventurous musical interludes with challenging chord changes and time signatures. And they made it all flow with grace and beauty!

[@debrabrabenec3731]

What an adept and beautiful explanation of Yes!❤️❤️

[@ATAH69]

Was Fortunate Enough To See Yes A Couple Different Time's During The Late 70's. Like Supertramp Back then, Their Sound Live Was Incredible. Yes Songs Is Probably My Fav Album And Yours Is No Disgrace Is Probably My Fav Song, Though They Have A Lot Of really Great Song's. Nice Reaction & If It's Alright To Say, Really Cool That Lex Is A Big Yes Fan.. Cheers From Western Canada

[@wendellwiggins3776]

Saw Jon A. last May with the great Band Geeks and he's still got it. It will never be that gift from the Gods during my late teens but the closest you two will get. So feel blessed and lucky.

[@lindazee]

Absolutely agree! I saw them in late April 2023 NYC Palladium. Jon Anderson is a treasure. Wowwww! 💚

[@StevenTyree-sl2nx]

Love, love this song!

[@mjm5081]

I'm not crying, you're crying! Okay maybe I'm crying a little too. 🙏❤🌹 Chris & Alan 🌹❤🙏

[@Dave-hb7lx]

Most musically talented band of all time. Wakeman was probably playing keys for Cat Stevens around this time. AND I'm looking at two good people right now. Great job.

[@mikeeckel2807]

Al Stewart and David Bowie, too.. maybe even Elton John. Rick Wakeman was a much "in demand" session musician around that time. He may have even been a member of The Strawbs when "The YES Album" was recorded.

[@LSqrd1960]

This was the first Yes song I ever heard, on the radio, back when I was 11. This actually peaked at #40 on the US charts. This opened my ears to prog.

[@eaglesrule1415]

Great reaction. Magical time for musical creativity. Such a grêat period of Yes. This album, Fragile and Close To The Edge. Amazing stuff.👍

[@GTO4now]

YES! 😊 I can see that Lex is truly a YES fan! This band can definitely touch something inside you, emotionally, that can move you to tears. Welcome Lex!

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

Yep, classic Colin Goldring recorder stuff there… and the great Tony Kaye on keys during these years!

[@kentinatl]

hi guys,when this album came out i was 15 years old and it moved me just like Lex,.love you two,Kent.

[@krisdoggett483]

You guys definitely reacted to the live version when you watched the Yessongs film. I'm glad you're finally getting back to Yes and are hearing the studio version for the first time. Hope to see more of them here. You guys are both great people and this was a really nice reaction.

[@NicknLex]

Thanks so much for the love and support! Means a lot. :)

[@pcarlover]

It’s a Portuguese guitar. First time I heard the album was on 8 track tape when it came out in 71. Jaw dropping experience.

[@stevedotwood]

We call them block flutes in the lowlands (blokfluiten) - You did notice the "All we are saying, is give peace a chance" harmony?

[@Ericmeredith3209]

This is just beautiful! Masterful! Special. Alexia you know I am as big a fan of Yes as you are! Perfection! Awesome reaction!!

[@jimhardiman3836]

All we are saying is give peace a chance ✌️

[@joedouglas9217]

For a long time I missed that line in the background vocals. Of course later, Jon Anderson highlighted it on live shows. I guess the Lennon song was only a year or so old when they wrote All Good People.

[@TheReaperMan275]

@@joedouglas9217 _Didit didit didit didit didit didit didit didda All we are saying Didit didit didit didit didit didit didit didda Is give peace a chance_

[@nealeger8154]

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks are awesome together. Supposedly, they will be putting out an album soon.

[@meljones5108]

You both might be interested to hear their version of Simon & Garfunkels America?

[@TheProgCorner]

I love you guys so much!!!!

[@TigerMtnKing]

YES!!! The greatest band there ever was or will ever be!🤩

[@user-yl9wz7uc3u]

YES AND PINK FLOYD LOL!!!

[@davecleggett9371]

Lex, lovely reaction girl! Can you imagine hearing this for the first time as a teenager, back in the day? When all we had previously was 'The Kingston Trio' or 'Perry Como' - this was earth-shattering! No wonder our parents thought it was just 'noise'. But music is supposed to grab your emotions and shake them up - so pleased you get the 'Yes' vibe! Thank you for taking so much of your time to edit and upload guys - great channel!

[@SCVIndy]

One of my most favorite songs of that era ..

[@SeeThisFish]

Don't forget that Steve Howe is the third voice in those amazing Yes harmonies, particularly live, although many of the earlier albums utilize Jon Anderson overdubs.

[@colin4796]

Plain and simply beautiful.

[@michaelgray5100]

One of my favorite Yes albums (Relayer is my favorite album). This song is fantastic! One of the very best Yes songs.

[@stevebinning977]

"The Clap" is an acoustic guitar piece by Steve Howe played in a ragtime style. It's quite a short track.

[@ronsukowski9799]

I love watching you get amazed by this band. It's beautiful music.

[@davejenkins873]

I can remember hearing this in 1971 or 72 and thinking it wasn't like anything else. It seemed like a leap forward from the first two albums and made us wonder what was going to come next.

[@marksingo2177]

Going to see Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks in Greensburg,Pa....June 18, can't wait...🤘🤘

[@lindazee]

You're in for a major treat! I saw Jon and The Band Geeks last year in NYC. I cried from joy and I smiled so much that my face hurt after the show, lol! 😅 💚💚💚

[@DZibman]

Greatest band ever. You should check out "Give Love Each Day" from the Magnification album and "It Will Be A Good Day" from The Ladder. Beautiful songs from the later part of their catalog. P.S. Howe sings the low harmonies. Critical to their sound. 5:15

[@racebiketuner]

One of my favorite bands. One of my favorite albums.

[@nealjones255]

My First big live concert as a 14 year old was Yes in 1977 Going for the one tour amazing at Bingley Hall Staffordshire England And what an album !

[@ROSEBILL]

This was Steve Howe's first album with Yes. He replaced Peter Banks. He also sings backing vocals on this song, along with Chris Squire.

[@DBRONX]

You mentioned hearing this for the first time -- which is what it was for me in 1971 at the age of 17 -- and it blew my mind. Still one of my all-time favorite songs!

[@tommaher2864]

You are in for a great night seeing Jon and the Band Geeks in August. Super talented musicians and as close as you can get to experiencing how it was to see Yes in the 70s. I saw Jon with the Paul Green Academy students about a 16 months ago and Jon's voice was still spectacular.

[@snowcrest7863]

I was aware of this music at the age of 6,7,8,9 in the early 1970s. I became very aware of this music in High School in 1980,81,82. I have appreciated this music ever since. This is some of the best of Classic Rock. Very artistic.. I grew up in the North Central United States, Minnesota.

[@Straydogger]

Don't forget. Steve Howe sings harmony too.

[@ryanr5319]

Thanks for ALL of your Yes reactions. And now for returning. Have loved that you love them 😊

[@argelbargel7680]

It's a recorder, played by Colin Goldring.

[@orogenicman]

Steve Howe played a Laúd, which is a plectrum-plucked chordophone from Spain, in the first part of the song.

[@stevea.1929]

Nick. Perfect analysis of Jon and Chris's vocals and how their harmony's blend together.

[@MongooseTales]

"Send an Instant Karma to me, initial it with loving care." Love this callback to the Beatles song that was released just a year earlier, in 1970. Fun trivia note: English drummer Alan White who played as a guest artist on "Instant Karma" replaced Bill Bruford as Yes's drummer in 1972. He was the longest-serving member of Yes and the only member besides original bassist Chris Squire never to leave.

[@bmac1205]

Too funny with the 'pick correction' for bass!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@scottanderson8420]

Good catch what an observational eye. I was busy trying to count all alexis expressions and wows.

[@knowhere60]

Chris said that the lyrics were based on family, friends, and neighbors (all good people) congratulating him on the band's success.

[@kristinmorris6033]

I grew up with Yes as a teenager and it brought me so much joy, and still does. It brings tears to my eyes seeing young people like you two still appreciating how truly amazing this band was. ❤️

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for sharing your time with us! 💗 ✨

[@spikeysnack]

The boys in the band of course idolized the Beatles, and took a lot of musical ideas from them. What stand out to me is the fact that they sound so "American" in the way they play, even though they were Brits through and through. You have to remember these guys were inventing a new style of music combining classical harmonies and structures, with choir music and motown funk, and good ole rock'nroll.

[@bmac1205]

In October 2023 or thereabouts, Rhino Records released a super deluxe version of the Yes Album that included among other things and extended version of 'A Venture' as well as CD;s that include live versions of songs from the first three albums with Jon, Chris, Tony, Bill and Steve. Worth getting.

[@andrewgay778]

listen again - the backing vocals in one part is a brilliant lift from Lennon "All we are saying is give peace a chance"

[@rk41gator]

Nice choice. If you like Genesis, you must like Yes. If you like Yes, you must like Genesis. Such great musicians and creative artists.

[@Angel268201]

I saw YES at MSG IN 1980.between 1980 & 1986, I saw YES 6x. My favorite band along with Floyd.

[@lindazee]

You have exquisite taste!💚

[@ralphgabriel2363]

Yes, musicians at the top of their craft!

[@VernonOdom-jw4ko]

Seen Yes 5 times! Absolutely AWESOME!

[@christopherhuot2826]

YES's music is always moving to me as well Lex😅😊

[@RenRabbitHole]

Really enjoyed your reaction! I think you'll both love Cruise to the Edge. My wife and I have been on it 4 times (1 silver VIP and 3 gold VIP trips) and always had an amazing time. It was great to have the chance to meet so many of my musical heroes. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about the cruise!