YES FIRST TIME REACTION to South Side of the Sky | (Music with Nick) Beautiful Tune to Discover!😍🎵🤘

[@nonsuch]

In 1971, if you happened to be listening to the radio, you would hear say... a Crosby, Stills, and Nash song, then the next song would be a YES song from Fragile or the YES Album. Those were the days. I miss good music.

[@garyspry1444]

There music evokes such emotion now and when I first heard it 50 years ago.

[@jotapecu]

My fav of Yes. Pure dense and heavy drama.

[@axelclaussen5580]

Just in case it has not been said before: the vocal/piano middle section is absolutely one-of-a-beautiful-kind!

[@samwatson2039]

Steve Howe is the greatest guitar player. He always finds away to be outstanding in his contributions to there music. The band became complete on this album with Rick Wakeman's genius on the moog synthesizer. Bill Buford playing the drums with his offbeat style is awesome with Chris Squire complimenting the beat with his Rickenbacker bass guitar 🎸

[@vincegedeon6583]

Amazing song and band 💯💯

[@claudemasse8028]

The final verse where Steve Howe quotes George Harrison is so weaved ,that you don't know where it is in The Beatles catalogue?Unique rythmn riff indeed.

[@pauldalby8549]

One of those songs first heard in the 6th form centre- new building- new music- wow ….. what a moment SSOTS 🥰

[@TigerMtnKing]

The best song on this album in my ever so humble YES loving opinion. That was Patrick Moraz on keyboards for 'Gates of Delirium'.

[@MrHisperia2001]

Absolutely phenomenal from the Great YES 💫❤️☝️ thanks for the reaction 👍💫

[@aprilstewart5929]

I saw ARW ("Yes Featuring Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman") here in Manhattan perform that song. Knowing how complex it is, and especially the delicacy required for those heavenly vocals in the bridge, I spent a few seconds muttering "Holy s**t!" under my breath, because I just couldn't believe they were going to do that song. And they did it, better than perfectly, including all those lovely vocals. I can die happy.

[@tobytanzer]

Roundabout brought me to Fragile in 1971. There are so many great compositions . My favourite? The one I'm listening to at the time. As always. In this case, it's South Side of the Sky. The middle vocal harmonies are spine tingling. Now Nick - stop reading comments and go give Lex a back massage!

[@nickycimino8655]

south side of the sky is my favorite yes song .

[@oldrock9641]

"Dreamer easy in the chair that really fits you..."

[@jimhardiman3836]

"Around the south side, So cold that we cried" Frozen on a mountain top. Such a hard rocker mixed with a classical choral interlude. Howe bringing the ballsy leads and rhythm. Perfect tune.

[@stpnwlf9]

Fragile had the five individual members' tracks and then the 'whole band' songs and every one of those was absolutely brilliant! Heart of the Sunrise will always be my favorite but South Side of the Sky is a great track!

[@rhwinner]

Floyd did something similar on Ummagumma 2 years earlier.

[@rockytoronto]

Heart of the sunrise..is my favorite too!!

[@gelsol]

Top-tier Yes. The bridge is sublime. Bruford's drumming is exquisite, too.

[@michaelmalone3089]

Michael great song request! Thanks man👍 Great reaction Nick! Thanks our friend 👍🤗

[@ronearsonprog1731]

Great reaction Nick(NicknLex)! Wishing Lex the best for a recovery from her back issues! Well South Side was always a highlight of Fragile for me. When I first heard that layering of sounds of interacting instruments and voices in that finale it lifted me up and inspired me to be a lifelong YES fan! ‼️🎶🎶‼️😁

[@SF_Bud]

South Side continues to rise in my opinion with every listen. Jon's vocals are some of his best in this song. Some of Steve's hardest playing - brilliant. Also, Steve sings background vocals along with Chris. Bill, brilliant, if subdued as always, and of course Rick nails this one with the piano parts. Glad to hear you appreciated his playing. Liked your Chopin comment. Peace from SF

[@Brian-tb1zs]

I forgot how great this album is ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@stevecowder4774]

South Side of the Skies is one of those songs that will always send chills up my spine. It’s one of their best as well as one of their most ominous and mysterious sounding. Especially Alan White on the piano. So rich and heavily inspirational. Love the way Yes incorporates classical music into a kick butt song. It’s SUCH a winner.

[@lindazee]

I believe you mean Rick Wakeman on piano

[@stevecowder4774]

Well Linda, I'd always thought it was Rick Wakemen naturally but It seemed as though Nick had said on the video that White played the piano part. Maybe I misunderstood what he was saying. Whatever the case Wakemen is still a wizard on the keyboards.

[@lindazee]

@@stevecowder4774 yes, agree!Wakeman is an excellent pianist and keyboardist. Drummer Alan White had not yet joined YES when Fragile was recorded. (His first official new recording with YES was Tales from Topographic Oceans.) Bill Bruford was at the drums for all the Fragile songs. Bruford is also a musical wizard... one of my favorite drummers. He is so unique.

[@stevecowder4774]

Hey thanks for the confirmation on White. In fact all of this prompted me to look things up yesterday and I did see where White had joined Yes after the release of Fragile. I probably should have brushed up on some of the other band members. But White was a very good drummer, may he rest in peace.

[@iluvpepi]

I saw them at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle with my brother in 2002. It was the classic lineup with Alan White on drums. Heavenly experience. We were transported to a different world. I’ll never forget it.

[@pauldray396]

I love Rick Wakeman’s playing on this song. The live version on the Songs from Tsongas (35th Anniversary Concert) is well worth checking out. Particularly for the amazing interplay between Rick and Steve Howe.

[@yes_head]

Back in the early 70s, when I was around 8 years old, my older brother (who I shared a bedroom with) would play this album constantly. I can still remember when it would get to this song he'd say, "OK, listen. Hear the door slam? Isn't that cool? Now there's some wind. Isn't that cool?" I'd be like, "Uh yeah, OK bro. Whatever." But clearly it left an impression, because Yes became my favorite band when I was a teenager (and in the late 70s Yes was becoming quickly unfashionable!) But what makes Yes amazing during this period was how they were able to make complicated music accessible. Their early MO was to combine top notch vocals with top notch instrumental music, but they also never lost sight of things like hooks and good melodies, which they learned from the Beatles (and which too many other prog bands forget about.) That vocal interlude features Jon, Chris, and Steve with Chris taking the lead on those high "La la, la la la"s. Eddie Offord was alway nervous about putting a microphone in front of these guys, because to his professional ears their pitches weren't always spot on (Steve especially!) But it all comes together in the mix, as they say. Nick, if you want to hear more Steve Howe chunky rhythm guitar, track down the one album from his previous short-lived band, Bodast. Great stuff, and featuring a couple pieces of music that went on to be used by Yes.

[@lindazee]

Every instrument and every part of the song was impeccably performed. I was particularly impressed with the drumming and the vocals/harmonies. Nick, go back again and listen to the drums! This brings back such wonderful memories.

[@garyspry1444]

No band or album stirs my emotions like this one. Takes me back to an early love relationship in my life.

[@Bawookles]

Fun little fact tidbit: that's Chris Squire singing the lead vocal during the "la la la la la" section.

[@VG-iq8xq]

They only did 3? albums together but Anderson, Squire, Howe, Bruford, and Wakeman took prog to unbelievable heights.

[@jimhardiman3836]

Two albums

[@bmac1205]

2.5 if you count ABWH 🤣 Yeah, I know…it’s a stretch 😁

[@jimhardiman3836]

@@bmac1205 ABWH is four out of five members from Fragile. Using that equation you can expand the list to include Tales, GFTO, Tormato, Keys Studio and perhaps others.

[@jimschroeder1176]

This is my favorite song from this album. Very underrated.

[@bocconom]

Same for me. Glad others find it so.

[@lazarus550]

Firstly you can't please everyone. Ignore the dislikes.But you having Yes again so soon after ' Gates ' is simply tops. To reiterate Yes in my mind were the greatest band on the planet from The Yes album to Going for the One. You two are highly infectious. Keep up the good work.

[@susangonsalves9636]

Have seen this live a few times too and it's great (check out the 35th anniversary tour DVD). I especially like the back and forth between guitar and keyboards--it always gets the crowd going. One of the more rockin' Yes tunes. Fragile is great. "Heart of the Sunrise," was the song that got me into Yes in the first place more than 40 years ago.

[@rtwbikerider]

I agree 100%. The back and forth section may be described as “trading eights” if Rick and Steve each take eight bars to solo before tossing the lead back to the other. I could be wrong about that, though. Either way, it was a great moment for Yes.

[@susangonsalves9636]

@@rtwbikerider During the 35th anniversary tour, I was close to the stage and in front of Rick. He really seemed to be enjoying the "battle," and picking up speeds. A lot of good memories.

[@RabbiSteve]

Great reaction to a great song. A rare exception in Jon’s writing: not much metaphor or deep mysterious spiritual meaning. Actually based on a documentary he was watching like on PBS about this trek into the dead cold of of a mountain. And how they all died. He said he was stoned while watching it and it actually chilled him and he was inspired to write it right away. And one of the few tunes that just all came together. The middle section was I think something that Rick brought in and then Chris did his usual vocal arrangement magic (that was one of his biggest contributions besides his bass playing and singing: he had experience with choir and was good at these beautiful vocal arrangements).

[@lindazee]

After Chris Squire died, I couldn't ignore the big hole in Yes' vocals. It was so glaringly absent, and the songs sounded flat as a result...not in the pitch sense, but in the no fizz sense. Yes' vocal dynamics were so much about Chris Squire's singing. Those understated yet rich vocals of his and his smooth delivery are sorely missed.

[@RabbiSteve1]

Thanks for reacting to this song two years ago. It’s an underrated song from the album. And they never performed it live until about 20 years ago. And I got to see it performed. BTW, Jon has spoken about the writing of this song in interviews. It is one of the rare songs from that era, where the lyrics are actually telling a story. He was watching some documentary television special on public tv while in the states, about this mountain expedition, I think on Everest, where everyone died. He said he was stoned at the time, but the story moved him and he wrote this song from the point of view of the leader of the expedition as they all froze to death. And once again, the voices, while arranged by Chris, if there was three part harmony, which there is there, is also featuring Steve. He doesn’t have the greatest voice, but his part adds a lot.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Best song on the album along with Heart Of The Sunrise. Depends on the day for which is my top pick.

[@JJ8KK]

South Side Of The Sky has been in my Top Ten Favorite YES songs for quite a while, which is why I'd been wondering why you hadn't gotten around to listening to it for so long. Early on, I used to rank Heart Of The Sunrise as my second favorite song on Fragile after Roundabout, but the more & more I listened to SSOTS, the more I just absolutely loved it, to where it eventually moved ahead of HOTS.

[@avantprog6902]

I don't think this tune gets enough attention. This and ," Heart of the Sunrise ",are my favorites from Fragile. And they have that distinct Bruford signature. I'm surprised that you haven't checked his solo stuff out given your love of Holdsworth. I was stuck on ," One of a Kind ", for a year. Another supergroup.

[@scottmcgregor4829]

I agree. This is in my top five favorite Yes songs. It is a mini epic of what they would go on to do in longer song forms.

[@jpirard]

They started playing it live regularly in 2000.

[@RabbiSteve]

Totally agree

[@jimlang7461]

Dreamer easy in the chair that really fits you

[@chucklogan3133]

This was the only major song left off of Yessongs, which I always thought was a shame.

[@ER-un3yv]

This has been one of my all time favorites, in frequent rotation, never gets old.

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Yes 👍💪

[@Yosef1952]

I've known this number was awesome for 50 years. Love it!

[@bmac1205]

Great tune! Bummer Lex isn’t doing this with you.

[@MrHisperia2001]

This is an amazing tune from the Great YES as always 💫❤️☝️

[@ithaliem]

Yes, Jon and Chris are amazing but for me this is totally Bill Bruford on drums!

[@lindazee]

Amen! He plays the melodic line yet maintains the rhythmic backbone to keep propelling the song with such ease and grace.

[@gpg9516]

Love the syncopation.

[@trevorholden7423]

Alan White is a drummer for Yes, who didn't appear on their records til 'Topographic Oceans'. Yes the keyboard player on this unheralded track is Rick Wakeman. Thank you so much for reacting to this magnificent track, I think u may be the first one..

[@noheamike5036]

Bill Bruford's drumming blows me away. So crisp. Leads the way into lots of changes.

[@pauljenkin8447]

Ok, every time I am so entertained by your reaction to this group. These guys are the best. Fell in love with their sound and positive vibes back in the late 70's early 80's in junior and senior high school. You've done some deep dives into C.T.T.E and Relayer, now it's time for Tales from Topographic Oceans. Side 4-Ritual is my favorite. John comes in with his beautiful lyrics and angelic voice and Chris has an amazing bass solo. Alan White has an incredible drum solo also. Would love to see your reaction to this and pay tribute to two fallen progressive rock heroes of their instruments. Best wishes to Lex on a speedy recovery.

[@iluvpepi]

In my opinion, We Have Heaven and South Side of the Sky belong together.

[@bocconom]

Very much so.

[@dolfinpt]

I love how much you Appreciate the Talent of Yes! Maestros of their instruments-including Jon’s Voice-his instrument! 🤘✌️❤️ Oh and the “person” who gives the dislike…you really have to laugh at them! Why do they even bother coming Back to your channel, take the time to listen and then comment!😂 Get a life! Seriously!!!🤦‍♀️

[@DocRock71]

One of the more rocking Yes songs (other than the middle piano interlude)...one of my favorite song from one of my favorite Yes albums (along with The Yes Album, Close To The Edge and Going For The One)

[@robertcussins2807]

One of my fave Yes tunes. And that's a difficult thing to say. So hard to say that with all their amazing songs.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

Another great song of a great album of a great band of a great era 😆 what more do I have to say ? Short reminder : Do it for yourself or as reaction - you have the CD Yessongs and the live version of Long Distance Runaround/The Fish - IMO the best live bass solo ever recorded - you will never forget 🤘🤘🤘

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi Nick, you said you have done "Heart of the Sunrise" ...Did you wait for 30 seconds after it finished ? There is another track lasting under a minute that finishes the album....and it belongs to the track "We have Heaven". I don't recall you playing it, letting the last track on the album continue. It may be my memory and you did play it....This is such a great album. I still remember the excitement in getting a part time job in my teens, during the 70's when I was still at art college, and having money to buy albums. Great reaction thankyou Nick. [ Maybe using an i.phone like you have done at concerts ...a small clip of Lex listening to something in the living room on the sound bar ? Just a thought. ] ....Oh the person leaving dislikes on all the videos you do ? ....... I suspect they are even more unhappy buying albums they don't like and listening to them with a frown followed by watching a movie they know they will hate and ordering a takeaway of some food they cannot stand the taste of.....just to round off their day ! Hmm ? Byee Jim X

[@anthonyblakely399]

This song is one of my favorite song on the album and Moods of the Day!!!! Love these song!!! I am excited about you hearing this song!!!!

[@kevinmusso2397]

Genuinely, I tell you… YES is a part of my young life. It’s so enjoyable to witness you discover them. I’ve heard this songs a thousand times, so I was anticipating every moment that made you react. It’s so refreshing that you are so open hearted and open minded. Your willingness to experience music before us is worthy of our time. Bless you Nick. Btw way, I’m a guitarist. I’ve been playing for almost 50 years. Rock on brother.

[@jimsha9984]

I’ll say it again. Joh and Chris’ harmonies along with Ricks chilling piano notes in the middle is just so beautiful. Gives me chills every time.

[@RabbiSteve1]

And Steve’s third part, arranged by Chris.

[@joanbounacos8958]

When you have heard all the songs on it, watch "Yes songs" the film done in the 70's. It is amazing to see the band in their prime! ❤️

[@RabbiSteve]

Agreed.

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

That one person is the fly in the ointment. Most likely a sad person who thrives on being a contrarian. Pay him/her no mind. I've really enjoyed the reactions you two have. Not everyone gets progressive music but you guys seem to be drawn to it. I remember being in high school, hanging out with friends on their screened in porch listening to Yes.

[@racebiketuner]

One of my favorite albums. Glad you like it too.

[@racebiketuner]

They all do a great job, including Bill Bruford on drums. Just making sure he gets a little love too ;-)

[@douglasgraham9045]

Great reaction Nick. You guys may want to check out South of the Sky live from the 35th Anniversary tour (Live At Tsongas) Fantastic rendition. Great trade off solos between Howe and Wakeman. Would love to see both of you react to it. Really enjoy the channel. All the Best. Cheers!!!

[@glenndespres5317]

That was a a great show and song. I was very close to the stage for that one.

[@krisdoggett483]

Absolutely! They didn't play this song live very often so it's awesome that they did it on the concert video. It is a very good rendition.

[@MissAstorDancer]

This is at least tied for my favorite Yes song, with "Close to the Edge". I think my favorite of the two is always whichever one I'm listening to at the moment! I am really excited to hear it for the millionth time, and to watch your reaction! Gonna watch now!

[@MissAstorDancer]

Glad you liked it! Wish I could see Alexia's reaction!

[@spazimdam]

Used to listen to this a lot back in the 70s. It was cool because we all hung out on the south side of the high school. We were even known as the Southsiders". When this song would play we dug the shit out of it. Not least because it was such a good song.

[@stevenmcgowan8344]

Definitely an underrated gem in the Yes catalog...

[@bmac1205]

Saw them do this during 35th Anniversary tour in Allentown, PA Up until that time it wasn’t a tune they’d do in concert. Vocal harmonies in the middle between Jon, Chris and Steve are so magical

[@2wentpostal]

Was there also. Also saw them at the Spectrum and JFK in the early to mid seventy's (Tales, Relayer, GFTO)

[@bmac1205]

@@2wentpostal Cool! 6 times for me. 4 at the Spectrum, once at the Hershey Arena and the one listed above. The 3th anniversary show was the only time I ever saw/them heard them do SSOTK live. Based on live albums, I don't think they ever did it live anywhere before the 35th anniversary tour. I was so bummed I missed the JFK show that also featured Peter Frampton and other artists.

[@rtwbikerider]

I also saw Yes play in Allentown with Dream Theater. I think that it was the year 2004. I got a free ticket and backstage pass because I sold four of my vintage analog synthesizers to Rick Wakeman that day. Rick was nice enough to speak with me for about 15 to 20 minutes before the show. I sold him a Minimoog, Taurus II Pedals, a Prophet 5, and Prophet Remote. Prior to that I had seen Yes play in Forest Hills, New York, Sunrise, Florida, the Royal Albert Hall, London, and ABWH in Madison Square Garden, NYC. I regret not seeing Yes and Frampton at JFK Stadium in Philly in 1976. Oh well.

[@jprph1]

I got to see that tour at Blossom Music Center in Cleveland and was SO looking forward to see SSOTS live. Amazing show as always!

[@tommathews3964]

I always felt that Squire's super melodic bass lines were the perfect compliment for Howe's punchy, staccato, style! Wakeman made an immediate impact when he joined as well, and Bill Bruford, well he was just special! And I can't imagine Yes without Anderson's vocals (with excellent backing from Squire and Howe)! This is just a damn fine album and has been in my regular rotation since it hit the racks. I'm probably in the minority, but The Yes Album and Fragile are my favorites.

[@breakingdad8]

I totally agree with you. Those 2 albums are my favorites too

[@mackymintle7806]

I’m so excited for you to show Lex! 😊❤ this is a favorite “deep cut” of mine too!

[@benjaminroe311ify]

I always think something else... Close to Edge... Or Heart of the Sunrise or And you and I or something else is my favorite Yes track... But every time I listen to this it becomes my favorite yes song for a while. So amazing...

[@jackengard5718]

When I'm yearning for inspired uplifting energy, Yes is always reliably one of my best listening choices. As I see it, time has not diminished the band's greatness, because, they achieved such a high standard of brilliance that few could reach. Thanks Nick!

[@marktizzard47]

Thanks I needed to hear some YES.

[@timgrady4630]

Piano breakdown somewhat reminds of the group 'Renaissance'. Textured beauty against the "Chopin-esque" keys of Maestro Rick Wakeman .

[@PJprog]

Think you've nailed the early YES sound Nick. And amazing indeed it is. The radical change of personnel on the 1980 album 'Drama' still offers so much diversity in sound , but with differences , ever so slightly, which offer a freshness which take the band forward. One of the best prog bands ever. Great reaction Nick. 😍

[@bmac1205]

Drama is hugely underrated! Beats out anything from the Rabin Era which I don’t consider Yes. It’s good music but the Rabin era just isn’t Yes. Drama on the other hand, even without JA is still Yes

[@johnwallace4797]

With all of the great cuts on 'Fragile', this tune tends to get overlooked. Regardless, it's my favorite song on the album...

[@fenderchamp8241]

My first album I bought. Then the first CD also. Classic

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

This is a great one for Steve Howe - some of his best vocals in the middle section. My favorite for the album.

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

Surprising that he sang so much worse on his solo albums.

[@bmac1205]

Yes, but he’s much better at harmonizing and he came to that realization after his second solo album. Reminds me of how members of CSN & Y sound so much better singing together rather than apart.

[@robertoneill1559]

A Yes favorite for sure! Was waiting for you guys to find this gem. Hope Lex is feeling better.

[@your_local_dummy4137]

South Side of the Sky was early prog rock and was my radio introduction to Yes way back when the radio played long songs in the early/mid 70's. With new ears I was drawn into this music and Yes. The sound, music the long format, the tempo and time changes, the ride were all so great, wonderful and completely new to the world. The only way we could figure it out is if Yes was a band from another planet in the future. But from that time I knew this band could speak to my soul and I became a Yes fan. Then purchased fragile and found "Heart of the Sunrise" and the others and never look back. Yes redefined music for me and remain a Yes fan forever. So this was an early experiment going toward their long format epics. You really should treat Fragile as an album work.

[@richarddobson815]

Thanks Nick for reacting to this great track. I love Steve's guitar on this, Rick shows us what he could bring to the band on his first album for Yes, and Jon, Bill and Chris are magnificent as always. Remember Nick, that often Steve contributed to three part harmonies, particularly on this album and 'Close To The Edge'. His voice wasn't strong enough for lead (as his first solo album unfortunately shows) but it was perfect for the third part. Let us know what Alexia thinks; we know she'll enjoy it. Stay safe!

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

This is as good as it gets when it comes to “Prog” … One of Yes’ best all around offerings. Such a dynamic song at every level.

[@scotstevens5263]

Great song !! Great lyrics! Whole album is fan-tastic.

[@davelneiter]

There's a live version, I believe at a Montreux Jazz Fest, from the early 2000's. Towards the end Howe and Wakeman trade fours while the monster rhythm section carries the day. Magic!

[@skunkworksu7638]

Best song on the album.i think people forget how many backing vocals Howe does.

[@2wentpostal]

This came out about the same time as the book "Alive" which the lyrics fit perfectly. I always thought that was what he wrote it about, but I could be wrong.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Brilliant!!

[@jonathansmith3742]

Mood For a Day is a wonderful piece by Steve Howe and should be enjoyed as soon as possible.

[@paulkirk9168]

Hi Nick, so glad you have got to this masterpiece at last! One of their 'heaviest proggy ' songs by far and always been a favourite of mine.

[@NicknLex]

I want Alexia to react to this alone too haha

[@paulkirk9168]

I am sure she will love it! The lyrics are about a group of climbers trapped on a mountain in a snowstorm & wondering whether they will live or die!@@NicknLex

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

So nice to have yet another audiophile who appreciates melodies, harmonies, and changes. I admire groups who take some chances by abandoning the standard rock formula. Doesn't always work, but thankfully it has in some situations.

[@markhaus2830]

Nick, you mentioned a shirt. I have 4 YES shirts. I saw the band live 8 times.

[@TheReaperMan275]

That was also Steve Howe harmonizing with Jon Anderson and Chris Squire. They were singing 3-part harmony. Amazing vocal performances by all three guys. And Rick is out of this world. Speaking of Rick Wakeman, I would highly recommend his _Six Wives of Henry VIII_ solo album. It sounds both medieval and psychedelic and bluesy and proggy at the same time. A true instrumental masterpiece of an album.

[@davidmckinney2111]

When they did this song during the Tsongas DVD tour, Wakeman recounted how he had to go back to the record to remember what he did...not exactly HOW, he originally did it. He did a fair job. Still in the moment.

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

Buenísima reacción y gran tema elegido Nick. A mi juicio, grabado por la mejor formación que tuvo Yes en toda su historia con la incorporación de Rick en los teclados. Este y el album siguiente (close to..............................) fue el otro grabado con esta formación, ya luego incorporaron a Alan White como baterista, que a mi juicio, no era tan creativo como Bill. Espero ansioso estas reacciones, porque me permiten volver atrás en el tiempo y redescubrir cositas en estas obras que cuando fuí joven no noté. Y como vos y Lex tienen el oído muy afilado, las detectan y ayudan a quienes los vemos a apreciarlos. Como te dije hace un tiempo, gracias por las reacciones y el respeto que brindas a todas las bandas, sean del género que sean. OBS.: EL análisis de ayer, de Gates of delirium también lo disfruté. Un abrazo desde Patagonia Argentina!!!

[@jsgdrum]

My absolute favorite tune on Fragile! Awesome choice, Nick!! That middle sectionnnnnn..... mannnnnn!!!!

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Have fun!! Love this song so much!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@michelemichele3375]

Great track, Michael! Wonderful reaction and I’m sure Alexia will enjoy it too. Hugs to all (even the “disliker”). Lol ✨🤪

[@paularcuri2376]

Alan White is a drummer...the keyboard player on Relayer (hey that rhymes) is Patrick Moraz...

[@TheProgCorner]

Fragile was the album that got me into Prog. 👍👍👍

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Yes!

[@PeterDay81]

Great music sir,.But did you have a look at Yes - South Side Of The Sky - Live in Birmingham 2003 a magic concert young sir? Thanks for playing the old excellent music from when I was a young lad.Cheers and all the best from England.Oh yes please please check out Eivør - Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn) This is just class. if not in a reaction do it for yourself.Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@shiftingperception]

Ah, this was my favorite Yes song until I watched your video of Awaken (sorry to mention that again, but Awaken deserves the number one spot). And now it's moved to #3 after I saw your reaction to Gates of Delirium! Haha. I love the changes in this song, especially how the chord changes going into the chorus each time that is completely not what one would expect to come next. Just a brilliant piece. Thanks Michael and Nick! Oh and for the songs you haven't done yet, 3 of them could be reacted to in a matter of a couple of minutes 🙂

[@marcoszalazar5948]

Yes quizás el mejor álbum del rock progresivo! Fragile!! O Thopografia ?? A mí me gusta Yes ! Todo soy muy fan !! Genio por reaccionar

[@wreckingKREW1]

2002,the "Full Circle" tour...Holmdel,NJ and then my stomping grounds,Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia,MD...they pulled this out with We Have Heaven leading into it and both nights the crowd lost their collective shit. Epic back and forth between Howe and Wakeman on the outro jam both shows. Great times.