Yes - I’ve Seen All Good People | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@MindFeather]

i love hearing your story again, so inspiring, and the way you connect to this song is awesome. rock on, man.

[@TheMikeman1971]

Its about chess.

[@TheMikeman1971]

@Hydin Biden you should read more lyrics . Move back two squares and don't surround yourself with yourself.

[@TheMikeman1971]

@Hydin Biden Move me on to any black square. Just remember that the goal Is for us all to capture all we want

[@12symon]

One Artist for you to React to: TOMMY BOLIN. (Tommy, sadly passed away in 1976, at the Very Early Age of 25. Just as he was on the verge of becoming Big. Stupidly, He OD'ed!! :( :( I was 17, he was My 1st Guitar Hero, and My Entire World was Rocked Hard for A Long While. Check Out: My Favorite: "Wild Dogs" and "Dreamer" both off of his 1st solo CD "Teaser". Also, "Post Toastee" from his 2nd/last solo album: "Private Eyes". IF you are Into/Like Great Dynamics, then "Dreamer" is a song for you. From sparse, mellow and pretty to Rocking Out in a beat. Then-Boom- Right back to sweet and mellow. On "Post Toastee" Everyone in the band gets to Show Off A Little! :) I would suggest the studio versions/audio of all 3. Anyone of ALL of you out there AGREE with me? IF so, Please tell Jamel_AKA_Jamal

[@Airtayjay]

Seeing Jamal’s shocked, surprised, and sometimes stunned reaction to Yes is such a treat

[@lisarainbow9703]

"Yours Is No Disgrace" is another incredible piece of writing by Yes. One of the coolest bass grooves ever. Heart of the Sunrise will blow your mind, and envelop your entire being, as well....

[@stephenn9680]

Agreed! I'd like to see a reaction to the live tv version of Yours is no Disgrace from the Beat Club channel. There's some great stuff on there.

[@jonnuanez2843]

I was blown away the first time I heard them doing Yours Is No Disgrace on that Beat Club video. Hell of a performance.

[@VG-iq8xq]

Yes was on a totally different level in the 70's. Especially 70-72. Just epic music!

[@mikewinters9131]

My favorite for sure.

[@Hoaxster54]

As an old Prog Rock guy from the 60's and 70's, 'Yours Is No Disgrace' deserves a review. I enjoyed this one so much!

[@WilliamCWayne]

You're such a good person Jamel, I wish everyone could have your passion for life and compassion for others

[@martykehoe8510]

The "Instant Karma" and "Give Peace a Chance" lines are direct shout outs to John Lennon.

[@suzandouglass5241]

even before Alan White (who played for Lennon) joined the band.

[@jrspike2ya]

If I"m not mistaken, Yes's drummer played on the studio recording of Instant Karma.

[@IvorPresents]

Amen to that

[@cliffterhune2556]

Their musicianship is second to none. Jon Anderson’s voice is ethereal...great choice.

[@danielleriggens9445]

I was lucky enough to see them in the 80s. Full band. Philadelphia Spectrum (now long gone). They have a great show. I did not notice because my eyes were closed listening to the harmonies and intricacies of brilliant musicianship.

[@michaelparsons5299]

Yes, very special and unique

[@akumakumakuma1]

Just like Genesis with Gabriel, King Crimson, VdGG, Gentle Giant and some other bands I still don't know yet, I guess

[@mikehenson819]

You were reading my thoughts brother. Couldn't have said it any better.

[@bennythepooh4905]

No one sounds like him.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

In chess, as in life, you can box yourself in with your own pieces so tightly that you cannot advance towards your goals or remove yourself from an attack. Don't surround yourself with yourself.

[@BrendaChristensen]

Chris Squire repeated the theme in the song "Hold Out Your Hand" withe the lyric, "to attack is to retreat."

[@scubasteev]

No doubt, great double meaning there...chess is the obvious one, but also, don't isolate yourself or surround yourself with only those like yourself...

[@monicanapieralski8620]

This is MY Favorite band of ALL time. Jon's "angelic" voice surrounded by top notch musicians is second to none. Steve Howe, Chris Squire. Rick Wakeman & Bill Bufford are the finest. I believe some were classically trained. I know Steve was.

[@leonardoD81]

Rick Wakeman was also classically trained.

[@Colinl3052]

Who is Bill Bufford?

[@nickavenoso7851]

Chris Squire was my favorite bass player. Still is! Also, it’s Bill Bruford, not Bufford.

[@jonathonedwardmiller]

Don't forget Alan White he's so underrated as a drummer

[@monicanapieralski8620]

@@Colinl3052 Bruford, forgive me ?????

[@bettierusso5410]

I saw them do this song live in 1973 at the Forum in LA. The stage was decked out as a chess board. It would blink with every hit of the Base in light green squares and Black squares as they sang..move on back to squares...they would actually move to another square in the stage. It burnt a memory in my head that I still see every time I hear this! Now I am old, and when I hear this, it takes me back!

[@alanweissaltz6405]

Lucky you 😁😁

[@fredroderick4905]

As a human being I could not survive without music.

[@Katehowe3010]

You're not the only one my friend! It's my oxygen.

[@progger53]

It's in my will that when I die my kids are going to play The Doors "when the music's over"at my viewing and "The End"!

[@Katehowe3010]

@@progger53 Two insanely good songs, but doesn't the oidepal section of 'The End', and the 'What have they done to the earth' mayhem of 'When The Music's Over' make you think how it will go down among the uninitiated?

[@davep8221]

Not to step on anyone's religion, but if there were a god, it would be a musician.

[@marksingo2177]

Music could change the world,, if we give it a chance..

[@steve-eq8kx]

The first part is called "Your Move" comparing life to a game of chess.

[@bwhite963]

yep! I was hoping someone would enlighten Jamel on the "Your Move" portion of the song

[@CaptWalker]

And i used to always think he was saying "move on back to squares", kind of like a metaphor of being surrounded by people instead of yourself.

[@trismaccarran9950]

@Dave Beale.... or move on back two squares; unless you're a pawn.

[@annieholbis2430]

I just understood this about 30 years later lol

[@rk41gator]

How timely....chess!

[@JF-kv1gm]

Thank heavens Jamel took the road that he did and is sharing his passion and insights with us. We love you, dear Jamel!!

[@oiramsq73]

Another reason to love YES: ‘Let’s write a song… we’ll use a totally standard format… three verses at the beginning - half a second break and then just a chorus over and over and over again at the end… oh - and a Rock-a-Billy guitar solo over walking bass and stride piano for the bridge!”

[@tmznt]

Quoting the late/great John Lennon in this song. “All we are saying, is give peace a chance”.

[@calebclunie4001]

Also "Instant Karma". "We all shine on".

[@tmznt]

@@calebclunie4001 Oh yeah, never caught on to that.

[@thewilk8380]

The best line in " Instant Karma " " Why in the world we here. Surely not to live in pain and fear "

[@michaelmartinez8902]

I dig that you said that. I am fairly certain that you have heard it repeated in the refrain toward the end. Few of my less erudite, would that be erudition challenged? Are aware or that the chess reference is an analogy. Chess references

[@mikeyoung4310]

J should listen to both those songs

[@BigC.]

One of my all time favorites for this band. Old Yes is the best Yes!

[@rhubarb_runner]

It's probably been noted by others, but Yes drummer Alan White also played drums in Lennon's recording of "Give Peace a Chance", which is the tie-in

[@olenschiffli4618]

one of the most profound moments of my life, I tripped acid to YES, specifically this song, and it will always give me goosebumps.

[@mrnobody3161]

I listened to the song Close to the Edge for the first time on acid. Another song that had a profound affect on me is: Music of the Spheres by Argent.

[@tomkayak9752]

Ya OK, me too :)

[@mikefannon6994]

Must have heard this song hundreds of times "back in the day", never really paid it much attention. Listening with you is like hearing with fresh ears. Thank you.

[@tracydowd9447]

Well said, "like listening with fresh ears." So satisfying.

[@CHRISRepAZ]

Yep, me too

[@dicklindell948]

Teenager when this came out, such great memories.

[@martintorrez999]

I have listened to this song a thousand times and never noticed the "give peace a chance" part, thank you for bringing that to my attention. The music technology is so much better these days!

[@roddycoles3213]

Me too, amazing!

[@luvyesmusici4886]

It's been amazing to hear in concert dozens and dozens of times.

[@Margar02]

I always noticed it but didn't know what they were saying.

[@kingoffire9373]

Same, i have heard this song countless times and never have i picked that up, just goes to show the depth of the piece, being that it takes a certain ear/listener to pick out that part

[@rikpontician8499]

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[@willaimrobinson9383]

An unexpected and rare hit form back in the day. a band outside of the norm with outstanding harmony, a kind of medieval sound, and of all things a Mandalin supporting the strings.

[@carolh1954]

You are right! “Don’t surround yourself with yourself” IS deep! Love it!

[@phillipnicewaner4480]

I could listen to Jon Anderson sing all day long. Incredible voice.

[@maryannturton9830]

Same!

[@pierrepelletier4791]

More Yes ! So much more to get to.

[@courtneywallace871]

This whole album is another masterpiece

[@bookjeannie]

💙🎶Thank my Mama for always having music on. Yes was fresh air when they came out! 🎶💙

[@louiseuk4001]

Man, you are one of the best humans on the planet. Keep doing what you are doing, you bring joy, especially in such worrying times. Keep safe. 💝

[@Willie_Nixon]

This song uses chess references to advise on real life.

[@ronaldwilliams3182]

that's exactly what it's about you hit the nail right on the head I was looking through the comments section to see if anybody else was going to say the same thing and I'm a big fan and I knew that part was about Chess but dealing with real life references also but it seem like you're the only one that got it LOL

[@MysteryMommy1]

I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times and never heard the “all we are saying...” part before. Thank you for bringing that out

[@fractuss]

It's amazing, I too have heard it many many times but he heard it on first listen.

[@FD2003Abc]

Same here! And in the day we called this "headphone music" - super mixed and super layered. Good for J for hearing that and pointing it out!

[@ellendunn559]

Same here, and I’ve been listening to this for over 40 years! Haha!

[@robinstarkey6071]

Same, this defined my teenage years and I never heard that. Great catch man!!!

[@googoo-gjoob]

ive been listening to this song for 50 years.... i *_never_* picked up on that. but, im not convinced he knows the Lennon connection.

[@travisjones75]

I’ve been listening to this song for 30 years, and I’ve never heard the “Give Peace a Chance” wink. I so enjoy your videos.

[@Hamchunk1968]

I didn't either, until I watched a video of this song and they showed Chris Squire singing background and could tell that was what he was singing.

[@ChasBeauregarde]

Listening to it on earbuds I first heard it about a year and a half ago.

[@walrus4046]

Must admit was a long time before I clocked it! lol Have you seen the version done by Jon and a youth orchestra. It's a bit awkward with some of the arrangement imho but the kids are so into it, with peace signs. Such great fun. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m32tan5riduHrJI

[@bearfootbears1891]

I was going to say the same thing! How da heck did I miss that....🤷‍♂️

[@Ofthegirl09]

Same!

[@user-ln5mv3ks5b]

Your interpretation about” don’t surround yourself with yourself “ was deeper than I thought. I’m still playing chess. Great analogy!

[@djbello20]

Yeah. He skipped right past chess.

[@zbatzb]

if you can watch the Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, it is about chess and relationships. Incredible.

[@jaimepatena7372]

I think they mean leave behind the selfishness of yourself...you are part of the universe. Surround yourself with the universe..

[@clare1061]

Yup, the songs about a chess game. Capture for the queen to use.

[@Hollylivengood]

Loved that too. But I think most chess players wouldn't get it either unless they had played Bughouse. It's a team chess game with four players playing in two man teams. You don't "capture for the queen to use" unless you are playing this way where you are capturing pieces specifically to hand off to your partner - and he is stalking to capture pieces for you- and everyone is doing this back and forth until only one king is captured. So eventually most of your soldiers used to be your enemy, you know? You and your opponent are one and the same, and you happened to capture A king. You are literally surounded by not yourself if you want to win, and the only thing that makes the enemy the enemy is that someone said so, and that can change by a word. This song has so many layers it's crazy.

[@jiffin1]

I love it when Jamel's first look is one of, "What the heck is about to happen, here?" That's when you know he's been "captured" ...

[@faith.s_mom]

Their music is so complex that it will take someone more eloquent than me to do it justice. All I can say is that my sister gave me this album for my 13th birthday and fell in love with them. Fifty four (54!!) years later I am still in love. Keep going, Jamel, we love you (a truly GOOD HUMAN!!) and are going to get you to 1,000,000!!!!! 💜💜💜

[@LeosHouse]

I’ve been listening to YES my whole life and never noticed them saying “ give peace a chance”. And then a noobie (Jamal) points it out. Props to you noobie! 😍 Teaching this old dog ✌️

[@audionmusic2787]

Get yourself some excellent headphones (Sennheiser) spend a few hundred. Then listen to all your old music and be amazed by all the details you notice now that you never have. I was fortunate to get some excellent headphones (Sennheiser) which cost $300 back in 1980. Still use them today for mixing music. Can’t stress enough how big a difference this makes.

[@briannewell6064]

Where would we be without poets and musicians? Pretty dark place I would imagine.

[@johnnieangel99]

Five of the most brilliant Musicians in one band. My Favorite Prog rock band

[@Lightmane]

Mine too

[@TJ-id6ee]

Me also....

[@jaquestraw1]

Same

[@lisarainbow9703]

Yup!

[@deborahmetoyer8664]

Yes, Yes and more Yes!

[@lesliearnold6690]

How can anyone give this song a thumbs down? “YES” is awesome!

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

Even the 80's Stuff 😉

[@user-hk1vs7xf6o]

YES has the gift of giving on multiple layers :)

[@lisarainbow9703]

Just finished watching "The Queen's Gambit" this morning, so this is very timely....incredible soundtrack, and acting

[@westrokker]

We finished it last night .. loved it. Beth was amazing. Loved seeing her transformation from awkward teen to beautiful chess champion!

[@neighborbruce]

Old school Yes is the best! Reccomendations: Siberian Khatru, Long Distance Runaround/The Fish, Close to the Edge

[@stevemartin4249]

Great minds think alike. Great choices!

[@matto9734]

Long distance runaround!

[@luvyesmusici4886]

The early 70s YES-music is the best!

[@alansmith7626]

well said

[@jonathanlund7397]

Roundabout

[@MonicaDBrini]

“Yours is no Disgrace” should be the next Yes song.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

It's 12:20 here in rural northern California and I live in the middle of nowhere and am dancing in my chair after 3 beers listening to to this and loving the "Give Peace a Chance" lyric too as much now as when I was a kid and this was playing on the radio. We can make this world so much better of we stop turning our heads away! Love you all !!

[@maryellenazack4466]

😎😎😎 dancing in n.j.! Give peace a chance

[@benvenue2730]

Oh, your face at the break! It’s fun for those of us who know every note and see what’s coming.

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

Aside from you being an AWESOME human, that is my favorite part of your (and a few other reactors) reactions. Not only do you simply enjoy great music, but, when we all know a song is about to bring the stink face, we wait with child-like anticipation for that! Best channel going. Love you, my brother!

[@bearblackhawk9362]

Loved it 5:10 when the music made him jump. Scared the crap out of him. Lol. That was priceless. Thanks!

[@luvyesmusici4886]

YES!

[@Nan-1017]

Yesss:)

[@LambentLark]

It's like we're yelling, "boo!" at him.🙃 Which is ok. Unless the person is on the way to the bathroom. Because that's messed up. And worthy of corner time. 😁

[@fizgig2016]

Old school Yes! The all we are saying is give peace a chance is a quote from the Beatles. This is real hippie Era stuff. Next, try Yes's cover of Simon and Garfunkle's song America. You will love it.

[@susiekitchin5664]

The best!!!!!!

[@jonnuanez2843]

Give Peace A Chance is from Lennon but not the Beatles.

[@phillyflyer12]

Absolutely. 'America' is a great example of how versatile Yes members were playing pure rock and roll at the highest level.

[@johntarleton6330]

I was just going to suggest that song . Saw Yes live in the 70's .

[@meyerweinstock9567]

...and/or "Something's Coming" from "West Side Story"....Jon's voice still rings true 51 years later....

[@billblessing429]

Being an old man I grew up listening to Yes. They recorded so many great tunes. I would recommend Yours is No Disgrace. And the entire Fragile album.

[@La_sagne]

i absolutely love that little guitar breakdown in the middle of that song

[@TedsNerdWorld]

Yes is my favorite of all groups. Their history is long and complicated and fascinating. I love their long songs. You want to sit back and groove? Close to the Edge. The whole album, all 3 songs are awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@gavinpaterson1853]

So glad you took the path you did as it brought us all here on this day and time in this moment to share the music.

[@amybarb25]

Amen

[@annieholbis2430]

I LOVE being among some of Yes' biggest fans (because I am one too!)

[@Gulicktheemu]

Jamel, please create a “Yes” playlist, please. I would love to binge all of your reactions to Yes. ✌🏽

[@odiesdad01]

Agreed! YES has been my favorite band since 1972. I love to see younger folks like Jamal enjoy the music I have enjoyed for most of my life.

[@indierockyhockey]

It's just... Catchy lol Huge forever Yes fan here. It's easy to go down a rabbit hole

[@twotetah]

Hard to go wrong with Yes. So much great music.."gates of delirium" come to mind.

[@tahoemike5828]

"Send that 'Instant Karma' to me.." is another reference to a John Lennon song. "Instant Karma" is one of Lennon's solo, post Beatles, songs. You might want to check out that one, and maybe "Cold Turkey," "Happy X-mas (war is over)" one of my fav Christmas songs, and "Watching The Wheels"

[@jasondunken]

+1 for 'Watching the Wheels'

[@gamera3000]

Alan White, drummer for Yes was also the drummer on Instant Karma

[@splitimage137.]

@@gamera3000 While Mr. White was indeed a drummer for Yes, I think for this album, as well as for Fragile and Close to the Edge, Bill Bruford was their drummer.

[@nattijeff]

Yeah, now that you mention it Lennon's release was 1970, while YES release was in 71. Was it a tie? Fun to think about, eh?

[@SmilingMedicineEntertainment]

What he said.

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

I took "don't surround yourself with yourself" as don't make it all about you or don't just have people around you that agree with you.

[@WOLFFANG59]

The Game of Chess.

[@lisamcbride8921]

True dat!

[@REDD_Dragon_2024]

It’s a chess reference. Don’t box your king in with your own pieces so you can’t move out of harm’s way.

[@marjorieweiland8299]

Exactly, step out of your comfort zone 😋

[@debbierussell5349]

That's what it is. The song is about selfishness of humans...and materialism...and turning away from our fellow man.

[@BooLee01]

"Don't surround yourself with yourself" is the line that always got me, too. I was listening to YES as a teen way back in the day. I didn't interpret it as surrounding myself with other people like me; I took it to mean that I shouldn't live in my own bubble, not learning to understand the world around me, which might be very different than the world I know. But the rest of the song made me think that it's saying most of us are pawns being controlled by "the Queen" which is the government, media, big brother, whoever.

[@curisoul4661]

Exactly

[@rosevan7845]

I always thought this was a chess game.

[@BooLee01]

@@rosevan7845 Sure, the literal meaning of the words describe a Chess game, but I'm pretty sure they were using Chess as a metaphor for life. Chess is often used that way.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

@@rosevan7845 This is best song about Chess that REALLY isn't about Chess. Haha.

[@powerdavid6235]

The Yes Album, still in my top 10 of the greatest albums ever released.

[@tracydowd9447]

"We don't just listen to the music, we FEEL it." It's a real gift to be able to revisit these songs of my youth with you, Jamel, and to see that they still hold so much magic that they give you goosebumps. So much ear candy in here! Thank you!

[@herbyragan7801]

If you have time for a longer one, one of my favorite songs from YES is “And You And I” (about 11 minutes) from the Close To The Edge album.

[@doncacchione6506]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rodericktech5643]

Yes - would love to see this. Have been posting trying to get him to do Close to the Edge or Gates of Delirium; also Gentle Giant's live Features from Octopus. Maybe one day :)

[@splitimage137.]

You can't go wrong with any of the 3 songs on Close to the Edge.

[@Steve-zz5ds]

I second that request. "Close To The Edge" is a masterpiece.

[@nikolaimikhail7774]

He should just listen to the entirety of close to the edge. All three tracks are awe inspiring!

[@skotgarrick8354]

It's always great to remember that Yes was started by Chris Squire, a bass player., That's why their songs have such great bottom end and rhythm.

[@kellywhitty3050]

40 years I've been listening to this great song, I never heard "give peace a change" in the background until you pointed it out.

[@mrmustangman]

you have to have a really good sound system to hear it......

[@slugdaluga]

It's really quite prominent toward the end of the song

[@genenodine9187]

Me too but I was always too busy singing along to pay attention

[@SignalCorps1]

Same with me

[@adriennerango1519]

Its from The Beatles song Give Peace A Chance I loved that song too

[@kurtborchers6178]

"Heart of the Sunrise" is a MUST by them...it's by far one of their best tunes.

[@La_sagne]

that symbiotic relationship between the bass and drums in that song is on another level

[@Lightmane]

Jamal, you're the best. So glad you reacted to this. I think you'll love 'We Have Heaven/South Side of the Sky', 'Yours is No Disgrace', 'Long Distance Runaround/The Fish' and many more : )

[@IrishKack]

And America. Love YES!

[@Lightmane]

@@IrishKack and about 30 more : ) Have you seen JustJP and Dicon Dissectional Reactions? They've both reacted to America by YES and S&G. Great channels. I hope Jamal promotes them one day, as they're both still quite small at just around 11k

[@IrishKack]

@@Lightmane I’ll definitely check them out. Thanks.

[@Lightmane]

@@IrishKack great, and you're welcome : )

[@modmary1]

Yes, Please!! Do those songs!

[@simonpollen4939]

It is still a beautiful thing to see you vibe on sublime harmony and fantastic music Jamel - always a great way to enjoy songs like this

[@larrysquires5321]

I've been listening to Yes for 40 yrs - never heard that background Lennon, i.e. give piece a chance. Dig the Reactions from ya. Enjoy!

[@marylee7467]

Same here. This music contained so much, so many layers that even after literally 100s of times listening you still get something new.

[@jephwahlretrogames9245]

They dig into it really hard live.

[@marcgus25]

Yes has some of the most positive music out there! Please keep going with this Yes journey! So many great songs! Too many to type right now!

[@luvyesmusici4886]

I'm not a religious person, but it's going to "my church" when I see/experience a YES-show.

[@jonathansmith3742]

Jon Anderson sure can sing. This is almost 50 yrs old now. Some of the finest music ever.

[@jasonwilliams6005]

And he still sounds great

[@indierockyhockey]

Sing it: don't surround yourself with yourself! 💚💚💚 That has so many meanings

[@MikeB-in1nd]

This is in my top 100 all time favorite songs

[@One_Proud_Papa]

The "Give peace a chance" is an homage to John Lennon and The Beatles.

[@jiminut]

The Beatles had nothing to do with it, just John and Yoko.

[@One_Proud_Papa]

@@jiminut In this case, true. But the guys were fans of the Beatles as well as just John.

[@luckymustard]

​@@jiminut Not "just John and Yoko". Also Tommy Smothers, Timothy Leary, Petula Clark, and Andre Perry, and more.

[@viscountpalmerston]

And 'Instant Karma'

[@iowa7693]

@@luckymustard I love that video! It's like everybody who was anything back then, was there

[@aircap]

My favorite YES album... I bought this one for a quarter on vinyl at a garage sale when I was maybe 14 years old back in the '80s. Still spin this whole LP end to end, it's all fantastic.

[@dbarocker]

I've been listening to this song for 40 years and I've never heard "give peace a chance". Thank you Jamel!!!

[@ColinRichards1]

I was brought up listening and being taken by my father to Yes, Genius, and King Crimson shows. As well as listening to everything from oldschool jazz, classic rock, classic metal(Black Sabbath), African Drumming, Indian drumming. This is one thing my dad did perfectly with me. I learned to play tabla drums in 33/17 time by the age of 9. I hope someone understands what im talking about.

[@k_salter]

OMG this was posted 2 minutes ago when I went to listen and already had 90 views. Love this; nice reaction.

[@mattshaw6180]

Your personal take on what's in this song added whole new chapters of meaning for me; thanks for that, Jamel. Like a tree, the song grew new rings!

[@angier5775]

I love it when that happens!!👍🏼

[@hellmutt1969]

Check out "Starship Trooper" from Yes! In my opinion, one of there most powerful songs. I know you'll appreciate it.

[@chrispopejoy6652]

Yes! I’m a YES fan from back in the 70’s (bless my older sister Kim for being cool as hell and always introducing me to new music 🙏🏻🙂). This one always gives me so many different feelings all preceded with joy 🥰😊😃

[@briangbv1]

I believe he would go crazy for: And You And I The live version from Yessongs (1975). Epic...plus you get to see them do these amazing things live on stage. I think that one would take him on another journey. It always does for me. Keep em coming!!!

[@johnkoldan6404]

Your reaction to this has brought such a big smile to my face. Love it!

[@8arrows]

40 years of hearing that song I never heard the peace a chance until u pointed it . Had to take off the right headphone to hear it coming out my left headphone. Wow. That trips me out that I never caught that b4

[@romena1765]

Stopping by for my smile. One of my favorites...the game of chess and how it relates to life.

[@lwashington326]

Yes - “Long distance runaround” is a MUST

[@bonnyhicks4367]

I saw them perform this live on a circular revolving stage. The lead singer wore a medieval minstrel looking outfit. It was a amazing!

[@kepajoy]

At Madison Square Garden?

[@RadCenter]

The amount of modulations in this song is mind-boggling. Something current music lacks.

[@BRO77TX]

Current music lacks A LOT more than modulations... but I 100% agree with you!!

[@vickieray]

One of my many favorite songs from “Yes” The harmonies on this & the vocals of Jon Anderson ♥️☮️♥️ Early “Yes” is the best imho ♥️♥️

[@Rosbergen80]

I love turn of the century, and you?

[@sammaynardmusicianandparod4081]

Jamal, I totally appreciate you and your insights on this old school music that I grew up with. You know how to see beauty, and appreciate it. From what you shared, you grew up in an environment that could be hostile, but you chose beauty and positivity. I think that's an ongoing choice, and no matter where you come from, you have to make that choice. Love you brother!

[@SetOfTheSail]

I am gobsmacked! I've listened to this for DECADES! I have _never_ Never heard that "all we are saying, give peace a chance." Thank you so much for that. Just. wow.

[@Serai3]

Love Yes's poetry. Here they're using chess as a metaphor. The Red Queen, the white and black squares, "don't surround yourself with yourself" - you can't make a move if there's no room for your piece to maneuver! :D

[@juliet_whiskey6625]

The title of this in full I do believe is “I’ve seen all good people/Your Move” reflecting that concept of it being two songs in one.

[@alrivers2297]

Yes, except the other way around. Your Move comes first

[@mojodano1]

Jon Andersons voice is sooo Crisp and Clean ! it's like a Breath of fresh Air !!!

[@liamsmom6177]

THIS SONG! There's a live version somewhere that just knocks me out. Saw them live about 10 years ago and nearly passed out w/bliss when they performed this song. LOVE!

[@joeyrobison6629]

The cadence in the phrasing of the refrain seems to be one word to me....I'veseenallgoodpeopleturntheirheadseachdaysosatisfiedI'monmyway. Great song. A masterpiece in my opinion.

[@Easy_Skanking]

One of my favorite Yes songs is "Close to the Edge". It's another musical journey from these master songwriters. Definitely worth a listen.

[@Lightmane]

Close to the Edge is one of the greatest pieces of music ever written

[@tkroupa]

Jamal, you are one of my favorites in reaction videos. Thank you for being you! I so appreciate appreciate and respect you!

[@melanieshannon122]

50 years later you are moved by this music! Imagine walking home from the mall with this record and hanging with your friends in your attic smokin' a bowl and going play that again, wow! Nothing like it. The music from this time made it possible for a kid to be a good human.

[@debd353]

If there is a heaven, and I get to go - the angels had BETTER sound like Jon Anderson!

[@TJ-id6ee]

Totally agree! Love him

[@lisarainbow9703]

And Joni Mitchell....

[@CaptWalker]

@@lisarainbow9703 Well at least they'll be trying to sound like her...no dis intended, just saying.

[@AbleBodied]

I saw the " in the round" tour. All members were dressed in white, the stage and instruments all in white. The round stage turned slowly as they played. It was like looking at heaven's angels. The very best concert I ever saw and I saw everyone at least once. It was perfect.

[@sharonmaberry-bourke7013]

Yes! is one of my favorite concert memories~ They had the crowd whipped into a climatic frenzy cheering by the end!

[@rk41gator]

thanks! I had forgotten how much I LOVED THIS SONG. Riveting sound. Wonderful lyric. Harmony on harmony. BAM! rock on.

[@musiqualite6019]

My YES favorite's song... HOLY LAMB. What an astonish group.

[@anonymouslyanonymous4673]

I grew up listening to YES (25 now) thanks to my Dad, I like seeing people appreciate them, especially younger people. I picked them for my music class, and the other kids laughed at me, until they heard the song 👌

[@luvyesmusici4886]

At 56, I'm still considered young to some YES-fans. I love seeing younger YES-fans at shows. Three generation of fans. I've seen fans come out of assisted living centers to still experience the magic of a YES-show. I've attended gatherings and YES concerts around the country, and hosted folks from around the world to see U.S. shows. Theme for my wedding, Wondrous Story.

[@anonymouslyanonymous4673]

@@luvyesmusici4886 i was actually supposed to see them for the first time in may but it was cancelled due to covid 😔

[@luvyesmusici4886]

@@anonymouslyanonymous4673 That would have been quite an experience as they were going to do half the show performing Relayer ( jazzy, and really out there-and an album I never thought I would see, ever, performed live ) Steve and "the boys" have taken me on journies I had thought I had missed out on. I am always front row for most shows now. All the guys know/remember me. Geoff Downes calls me by name, which is pretty amazing as I first saw and heard him as a Buggle on Mtv performing Video Killed the Radio Star. He had a great project with John Wetton, Icon, with three albums. He's still doing great work, album #4 coming out soon with Chris Braide, Downes Braide Association. I recommend both of those groups. I feel really sorry for musicians and artists now with Covid. Was fortunate to take my wife and kid to France and Germany last year. I have zero regrets spending all that money, considering the way the world is pretty shut down now. :-( Even took a Zepplin ride last year. Life is short. Enjoy every day!

[@sandybarnes887]

I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way Take a straight and stronger course To the corner of your life Make the white queen run so fast She hasn't got time to make you a wife 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And its news is captured For the queen to use! Move me on to any black square Use me anytime you want Just remember that the goal Is for us all to capture all we want (Move me on to any black square) Don't surround yourself with yourself Move on back two squares Send an instant karma to me Initial it with loving care (Don't surround yourself) 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And its news is captured For the queen to use! Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (Don't surround yourself with yourself) Don't surround yourself with yourself (Don't surround yourself) Move on back two squares Send an instant karma to me (Send an instant karma to me) Initial it with loving care (Don't surround yourself) 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And its news is captured For the queen to use! Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (All we are saying) Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (Is give peace a chance) Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (All we are saying) Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (Is give peace a chance 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And it's news is captured I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way

[@dovegrey1]

Thanks for posting the lyrics...after all these years, I missed a few lines here and there.

[@sandybarnes887]

@@dovegrey1 you're most welcome. I'm glad to help you enjoy the song more.

[@swimszoots]

I absolutely love the way you take the positive messages from this and other songs. It's so cool that though you and I have different backgrounds, different age and upbringing, when I watch your videos I feel like we're just friends chillin out listening to music. Peace, brother!

[@holdon4992]

This the best part of the internet. I watch several reaction folks who hear a song for the first time and get to enjoy it. However, when these songs were released, it was a different time, there was no instantaneous way of learning the songs lyrics (a lot of songs have words that are undistinguishable or we heard them wrong or were in a certain mindset, etc.) and depending upon your age, awareness of your surroundings, and your maturity level the songs held different meaning throughout. That’s even true now with the reactions of folks here as the younger folks are generally just having fun, weren’t we all?, while those older and mature dig deeper into the songs. The most interesting song I have watched hundreds of reactions to is Disturbed’s cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence”. In that one, so many people related to song in so many different ways depending on their life experiences and even faith. Your reaction to this song was sweet and you shared a personal bit of your life. You know you are hearing a really great song when you can relate to it personally even if the song was written as something entirely different. And this is true about all words we speak to each other; we can never really know what might be heard because we all have different perspectives due to our experiences in life. So, gotta love your message. In our complex world, we all need good people, so satisfied. I’m on my way.

[@mclerms]

Yes "Heart of the Sunrise" and "And You and I"

[@jpmnewyork]

Yes! Two of my absolute favorites as well.

[@rodfinlay333]

Heart of the sunrise is amazing

[@maryannturton9830]

I couldn't agree more! 2 of the best!😍🎶

[@albikes8484]

Starship Trooper by Yes should be on the list if you havent already done it.

[@rodericktech5643]

He has :)

[@darkmerchant1]

isn't that a 4 parter?

[@ortizmo]

@@rodericktech5643 Not this version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKGnd2WDbNNmna8

[@rodericktech5643]

@@ortizmo No, he hasn't done any live Yes yet that I'm aware of (least of all something from the Union tour...) :)

[@tierbore1985]

I vote live Patrick Moraz era

[@michaelmartinez8902]

I always thought, interpreted "I've seen all good people turn their heads each day, so satisfied. I'm on my way, is saying...Every day (all the time) people who are decent human beings, turn a blind (compassion-less) " eye to the needs, the suffering of members of people whom they don't consider to be members of their families, groups, communities, cliques, etc, pleased & content with their "goodness." I never got the anti-war bit until, after vinyl, 8-tracks, and Cassettes went the way of the dodo and I began listening to music a; digitally, b; through head phones, & c; loudly (the hisses and pops made b; & c; uncomfortable for me) and in amazement, 1st, perceived the seeming tributes to Lennon and/or the Fab Four, especially the obvious anti-war references. (I am exhausted and have been forming this comment which is vastly longer than I intended and I am having difficulty both staying awake and following through in devoloping anything like a valid, rational point. I hope I have made something like an intelligible statement. Oh, and now that you have done this, which I have requested, I think, at least 3 times, I would renew my request for a reaction to The Circus Of Heaven. You are the best, my brother, Jamal.