Yes - "Owner of a Lonely Heart" | 2017 Induction

Yes perform "Owner of a Lonely Heart" at the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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[@electricmagazine1]

Steve Howe playing a Rickenbacker bass in honour of Chris Squire = One of the coolest things ever.

[@evilelf5967]

have to say,thats one slick bassline.as a drummer firstly and a bass player secondly,its a very underestimated part.damn cool for me to even jam to.

[@iberofernandez7888]

and dancing and moving all over the stage !!!! Priceless....

[@hechogamermx4812]

Unmistakable sound, awesome

[@25bikertrash]

Yes....

[@albertd6920]

. . . Chris Squire-RUles!!!!

[@johnhughes5083]

How does Jon Anderson still sing at this level at 70 plus? Amazing vocals!

[@jenniferjones7229]

My mind is just blown. He is INCREDIBLE!

[@12inch_monster]

fact. and aged well too. legend

[@kylejarman2604]

Check out the song he did recently with Tom Bukovac. Trip the witch-Saturn we Miss you. Absolutely phenomenal track! His voice is still great.

[@GustavoDB]

Buff. Same question wondering 😲

[@DiZastur]

last time I was at my aikido dojo, this older instructor chastised me for being too eager. He said I wasn't a kid anymore and I'd hurt myself badly. I was 48 at the time and he was right, I hadn't recognized my aging. The following week, he was awarded his black belt and they announced his 70th birthday. This guy could toss me around like a rag doll and was a gentle septuagenarian. Blew my mind. Apparently 70 isn't dead, who knew...

[@jamescarranza4109]

Holy Crap, Jon Anderson’s voice hasn't faded. So many vocalist voices fade in their older years. Not Jon's!

[@DoiInthanon1897]

Apparently not! Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran still sounds the same too. There are not many

[@Hoganwantabe]

Is Jon Anderson 73 here?? Unbelievable! Awesome!

[@amyambrose6286]

😊

[@Maverick0420]

Robert Plant hasn't either.

[@juanjavierm]

In his last album 1001 Hands he still sounds the same. And he is a year away to be 80!!!

[@katerintye475]

Jon Anderson’s voice sounds awesome!!!

[@lefthook95]

Agree !!

[@chuckstruzzieri8397]

I agree, he sounds great

[@bernlin2000]

Sounds like the record, amazing!!

[@leophilipbunag3707]

Still the same as in the 80s when this cut was recorded

[@chrisverby3047]

I saw them on the 90125 tour in the Nassau County Coliseum on Long Island. I think they sound better here than they did that night and I am amazed that Anderson's voice has held out the way it has. I am not even a huge Yes fan, but when somebody executes well, it should be acknowledged.

[@judyandsteve]

Watching Steve Howe play the crap out of that bass guitar was so much fun. He seemed to be having a great time doing so and honoring Chris Squire whose presence was so sadly missed at the ceremony. RIP Chris!

[@jenniferjones7229]

Well said. I cried when I saw he was playing a Ricky.

[@ebarteldes]

and that was HIS bass

[@DavidBeaver2112]

I was about to say the same. Good call.

[@anthonyc7045]

If "Yes" really wanted to "Honor" Chris Squire they either should have rejected their induction into the "R & R" OR when they got on stage, asked the audience WHY this took so long. Chris Squire Died while Donna Summer and Madonna were inducted into a "ROCK" hall of fame while Yes was snubbed. Chris Squire would have been better honored if Howe would have walked off the stage with Chris' bass, refusing to perform.

[@Michael_Sinclair]

It’s always really impressive when a band can nail all of the parts, vocals included, from a song that they wrote decades ago.

[@rickydiaz4471]

Completely agree.

[@TheSteffie59]

Such a great iconic song, never tire of hearing. 😍😎

[@d-d-i]

To me this has been so far the best R'n'R HoF performance by far by any inductee, it's just full of energy that usually only younger performers have. These guys are just such a masterclass of how to perform their hits live.

[@johnhiggs4724]

Just as impressive is that basically the whole band can play any instrument. Such talent and they have given me a lot of good times in bad times.

[@harmageddon6182]

It is not even a true Yes song

[@user-if1en2ux3s]

I feel sorry for the young people today music will never be this great again

[@privatemale2147]

Right on! So glad I got to experience these decades or music in real time.

[@Taras-Nabad]

@@privatemale2147 Make Music Great Again

[@TUO___]

I'm 60..contemporary music is better than ever. But you won't find it on the radio, in the care home, or with that stinking attitude.

[@privatemale2147]

@@TUO___ I didn't discredit new music. There are many new things that are excellent. I sample and buy new current music every week. But there is more content that is not original, inspired or informed by what came before.

[@georgewodicka4839]

Kudos to Trevor Rabin, singularly bringing YES into the 80's with a new generation a millions of new fans with this and 90125. Absolutely brilliant.

[@MrChadbag]

90125 was the first album I was familiar with (and then Drama) and I agree with you. Early 70s is my favorite but I enjoy this album immensely and this rendition is a great one with a mix of Wakeman thrown in.

[@wayneseeley4420]

Trevor Rabin nailed it on guitar. He really was an asset to YES.

[@lewisjones4158]

Transformed their sound on 90215

[@la7dfa]

He created Owner of a lonely heart. They changed the lyrics but not much much more I think.

[@kubenpillay2279]

proudly South African export. ex Rabbitt member.. love his music ❤

[@crnkmnky]

@@la7dfa Trevor Horn added a lot of the quirky gimmicks that made it ear candy, and perhaps changed the groove a bit.

[@magneto7930]

​@@la7dfathey changed the lyrics considerably. Trevor's lyrics were "you don't want to go dancing, you're scared of romancing," etc. Thankfully, they changed all of that. But he still had a great idea musically, with a catchy hook. It all did the trick.

[@mikeychrisanthus9948]

Ok, I know he has a high natural voice, but dang Jon can still sing so well for his age. I had such a smile on my face hearing the perfection of his singing on this song in particular. Also, nobody's talking enough about Trevor nailing the guitar parts.

[@catherinewilliams9680]

What I love the most about Yes is their natural instinct to turn a 4 minute song into a 7 minute jam and you still want them to play the song another 5, 10 minutes.

[@geovaniolive4410]

Exatamente... penso igual.

[@jillians1138]

God damn Trevor shred that guitar And Steve Howe owning the bass not to be missed of course

[@jorothquicstar7050]

This has to be the only band who sounds this tight in thier old age. My hat is off, my lighter is held high!

[@Kenneth_Fishing]

Steve playing homage to Chris by playing the bass and dancing around the stage like crazy is fucking awesome

[@georgewodicka4839]

I've been in awe of Rick Wakeman for almost 50 years. The best.

[@johanrautenbach]

There aren’t many reasons these days to be proud of my country but Trevor Rabin makes me proud to be the same nationality as him. What a legend.

[@luisavina4831]

This is what talented and real musicians should sound like, FLAWLESS!!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@badrobot3159]

Rick Wakeman on synths. Yeah baby!

[@TheSlandis]

Steve Howe's unselfish bass playing on this is great!

[@cygnusx-1318]

It is unselfish, I think. It's really nice to see.

[@Scottie_S]

If anybody earned the right to play Chris's bass lines, it would be Steve. So many years together.

[@Thats_Unfortunate]

What do you mean by unselfish?

[@ginge5018]

@@Thats_Unfortunate Howe is a very humble individual.

[@crnkmnky]

@@Thats_Unfortunate I guess "unselfish" means he didn't overplay, as a lead guitarist might be tempted to do.

[@Jim_in_TN]

Great bass playing by Steve Howe. I think Chris would be honored by this wonderful tribute to one of rock's greatest bassists ever, especially as performed by a former band mate who wasn't even in Yes in 1983.

[@Ace-tu2is]

I think Howe was doing Asia stuff by then. The bands are kind of intertwined:).

[@taasen58]

@@Ace-tu2isthe “ prog “ family tree is highly incestous.

[@jdoesmath2065]

I think Chris would be honored by Geddy playing Roundabout.

[@MrChadbag]

@@jdoesmath2065that too. I think Chris was up there smiling and playing angelic air bass with them.

[@dannyfairclough72]

Jon’s voice here is absolutely outstanding not forgetting he was really poorly 12 or so years ago with respiratory failure, pure class he still has it 👍

[@generatorx]

Considering he was also about 73 at this time as well. He still hits notes that I never could.

[@99jic]

I first saw them in Asbury Park, New Jersey at Convention Hall in 1972 for $3.00. The first band was The Eagles and no one had ever heard of them. Life changing event.

[@Magnetron33]

Saw them on that tour as well. 9/22/72 My 1st. The Eagles only had one album. Original lineup

[@Magnetron33]

@@21focusme They brought a different way of understanding music that changed many lives, my own included.

[@alexzannoni1501]

Brilliance never dies or gets old👍👍👍👍👍

[@robf6105]

It's amazing to me how great and strong Jon Anderson's voice still is. Wow. By contrast, when Joe Elliott from Def Leppard does his falsetto now, he whispers into the microphone. No disrespect to Joe, but Jon still has power in the upper register.

[@HarveyBacktheBeatles]

Along with good health I think part of that has to do with the fact that Jon's speaking voice is naturally so high. Similar to Roger Taylor from Queen.

[@robf6105]

@@HarveyBacktheBeatles Excellent point.

[@defaultusername123]

i agree completely. these guys are amazingly tight and upbeat for their age. a true example of how to perform well at an older age.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Considering the respiratory illness he had starting in 2008 almost killed him, and his voice was a shell of its former self until at least 2012, the fact that he can sing at all is just shy of a miracle.

[@DavGreg]

Amazing that Jon Anderson could still hit those notes past 70.

[@PhilRounds]

One of the bands' best performances. Steve is brilliant on bass and Alan was still kickin' it! Jon Anderson remains the true voice of Yes.

[@harrow2355]

Jon Anderson legendary singer that even time finds no flaws,brilliant band and deservedly join many in the Hall of Fame.

[@gamelm]

90125 is one the best albums all time....progresive rock, at high level with one pop song..make the real thing....yes is a institute of rock n roll.....the great teachers.....thx yes...

[@chiyominonoyama5646]

少し体調が悪い時もコレ聴く元気になれる✨✊🥰✨

[@comitatus111]

One of the best guitar solos ever recorded.

[@stefanoperoni6059]

Jon vocal's performance is simply amazing!

[@ckmoore101]

Man, when this started, first thing I thought, how was Trevor going to replicate that legendary tone from the intro riff, and especially the solo. He nailed it! Love it

[@ia5662]

Trevor's clean tone is so fucking rich - I love it every time I hear it. I love Steve Howe, but Trevor Rabin had some excellent contributions.

[@cygnusx-1318]

I do like Trevor's sound and playing. He's such a good guitarist for rock but prefers to write sound tracts to movies! Real artist.

[@dodo1opps]

The whole 90125 album was a monster. Could put the needle on the record and just let it go.

[@sfmgolf]

Agreed! One of the best albums to come out of the 80’s!

[@jgilmac6765]

The best album they did full stop 👍👍

[@michaelehlert9]

Agreed. What all is said and done, it's one of my all-time favorites.

[@catherinewilliams9680]

There isn't a weak track on the album and I love the a capella version of Leave it the best.

[@fredcrosby6382]

I saw YES twice in concert in the 80’s they were amazing just a great concert!

[@JohnStopman]

RIP: Alan White (1949-2022) Thank you for this wonderful song! ^^

[@illuminutteh_2033]

Jon Anderson is quite possibly the finest countertenor in rock/pop music.

[@Romans219]

Trevor Rabin is awesome 😎 Everyone sounds as good as the original

[@antoniovt1366]

I saw Rabbit in South Africa in the seventies and was a fantastic band/ live show! At that point I realized that Trevor Rabin will become famous as a song writer and brilliant guitarist! His parents both were classical trained and professional mussos!

[@stevepeters2197]

I think this is the best RnR HOF performance I've seen. Many years have gone by and they really nailed it.

[@JeffHuntsinger]

DAMN Johns voice is STILL incredible!

[@stevenhendry841]

This still sounds fantastic and Steve Howe on bass what a great musician he is really tight and precise performance

[@rolanduron7126]

One of my favorite 80’s band. Yes!!!😊

[@FASTU-mz3tm]

This group was my favorite back in the days, they had the smoothest and crisp band of them all, plus the vocals, how can he still sing like this at 70plus, and the guitar, that thing is heaven on earth.............................

[@detpak]

This is the version of YES that should be Touring

[@sharonlaudat3297]

Now that’s a band!!!!! No egos, just play😊

[@MrChadbag]

Howe seems to have enjoyed playing bass in honor of Chris on this song on this night then he enjoyed playing guitar on this song on the tours I saw them play this. And with Wakeman on keys and the “jam” at the end it was like 70s Yes meets 80s Yes. Very cool.

[@michaelreeves5565]

So amazing. They still sound brand new❤

[@zoltanrudolf]

There are a lot of Hall of Fame performances from over the hill classic rockers to chose from on KZbin. This performance is from an old band who have found themselves on the wrong side of the hill many times in their career but this performance gives us a group of men at the top of their game. It’s not embarrassing, it’s exhilarating. P.S. I love Rick’s cape.

[@markginsel4238]

DAMN! Impressive. 35 years later & just as awesome.

[@MohamedAli-ry7ib]

YES SONG ,AUTHENTIC MUSIC

[@polishrocker93]

Chris deserved to be there more than anyone. I can just picture in my mind him standing proud on that stage with his signature smile. His acceptance speech would have been something to look forward to as well.

[@MichaelBradley1967]

IDK, could anyone top the prostate exam story? But seriously, it is a shame they didn't get inducted many years ago.

[@glynisjones8128]

This band is the epitome of pure brilliance!!!....still enjoying and it's 2021.

[@luishernando2795]

Great performance.

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

Such a wonderfully talented and clean sounding band. These guys were all great musicians. Artists.

[@grouchobono4500]

Definitely.

[@omjohn0366]

Classic rock songs...with great playing from all the players....very legendary

[@get3freestocksandbuycrypto92]

Just Wow! Mind blown! i must have heard this song thousands of times during high school, but to hear them perform it live, it sounds better than ever, Sooooo much talent in one band!

[@akiramenai4973]

No shit. This is the best stuff ever...

[@cygnusx-1318]

Brings new life to it. Really well done.

[@tccycling]

Trevor Rabin is so good. He's so creative. Not sure anyone else could've stepped into the guitar position other than him.

[@matthewallen1834]

That bassline is killin'!

[@jeffschielka7845]

FINALLY! R.I.P. MR SQUIRE🌹🌹🌹

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Yes is unbelievably amazing. The best gets better everyday. Chris Squire would be proud. Thank you!!

[@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501]

Watch and learn people this is a wonderful band..

[@alexandresantos8049]

Real musicians, LEGENDS!

[@jurgendenederlandse2449]

AWESOME!! that rythm moves a dead man from its graveyard!! WRITER AN RADIO BROADCASTER SINCE 1992. "YES" VETERAN FAN FROM SPAIN.

[@matthewlacey5307]

Steve howe is Yes guitar. Great grace from him to not only be sidelined here by another guitar player Rabin but to also play a Rickenbacker in honour oc CS.

[@senorboston4076]

Personally (IMO), Rabin couldn't hold Steve Howe's jock-strap on guitar. Good catch, with Howe playing a Rickenbacker.

[@vanzandt8809]

Why is it graceful of him? he didn't play on the original!

[@gordonmarshall8397]

Thank god he's not on guitar because his efforts at paying the solo were embarrassing when I saw them. Rabin revitalised an ailing band.

[@argentnexus7129]

@@senorboston4076 You're so right. even though I am from South Africa and truly admire the achievements of Trevor Rabin, Steve Howe was and still is the man

[@mikekohary1075]

@@senorboston4076 - nobody who actually plays guitar would agree with this. Both are phenomenal players for entirely different reasons; apples and oranges to compare them in this way.

[@slayer51811]

These guys play this song so well. Geddy Lee playing the bass is so badass.

[@glennw4478]

It is Steve Howe in this song

[@Imsteppenwolf]

It is the old timers who are still doing things with a real passion. Performances that don't say nothing about age, because they're revitalized by the gift of real music, made with real talent and not with lifeless formulas...

[@incubrian]

WOW. some bands age. but YES sounds literally perfect in this! instruments, vox, the groove. unreal talent!

[@peterelement820]

Fascinating Steve Howe taking Chris's bas part. As a former bassist myself, I'd say he's slightly before the beat whereas Chris was later slightly behind it with a greater swing. I'm thoroughly hetero myself. but I have to say I've had a lifetime crush for Chris Squire. The first bass player I was ever aware of as a teenager.

[@orville80]

Jon Anderson what a voice, 40 years later always perfect

[@nunc-hic-stans4211]

Respect is a very small word for these guys, sometimes we forget that despite not being their ultra fans maybe they influenced someone we are fans of. Great musicians, great artists, so great they're still around 🙏🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AndreaWeihaar-jk9dg]

Best vocals! Just incredible!

[@idread1104]

WOW THEY STILL SOUND GREAT!!!!!!!

[@Eduardo-uo7qs]

Well, I consider it a masterpiece. Congratulations. From Rio Brazil.

[@albavaldes5993]

Tb a considero uma masterpiece. Excelente melodia com perfectas variações.

[@jhpvids]

AWESOME PERFORMANCE

[@sallybannister6224]

Jon Anderson makes me glad to be alive, in any planet of his choosing, wherever that is , we should all move there with him. He is not of this universe ❤

[@sallybannister6224]

And lets not forget the incredibly funny, grounded amazingly fab Mr Wakeman❤ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hechogamermx4812]

Jon still got it, awesome band

[@RoyCosioVegantennis]

Now that's a band!!!!!!! Superb!! They sound exactly like the record

[@frankt285]

This song and, Queens song: spread your wings are very motivational....

[@petehopkinsmusic]

so fucking great!!!! that is all i have to say! RIP Alan my friend... it was a privilege to know you and call you a friend.

[@ZENTAO0997]

Dear Alan thanks for your fantastic rolls and solid groove. It still sounds in my head your breaks in instant Karma are wonderful..

[@blakefish80]

AW is the best of the best... You have fine taste indeed, Sir :)

[@nicklarge007]

Class is permanent.....Here`s the proof, absolute class!!!!!

[@jamesdrynan]

Great light sync with techno shots. What a groove!

[@martinnickell2883]

Steve Howe is one of the most versatile musicians of our time! He nails the Reichenbacker just like Chris Squire would have played it if he were still here! Bravo Steve!!

[@tradewindsonthebay8667]

WOW! This is crazy, sounds as good as it did 30+ years ago. We have all become old but still have guys like this that take us back to our youth when we were all still so innocent of what our future would hold.YES to me makes me remember the good times of being to young to care about the future.

[@sylvandespres7654]

woaw.Rabin ,howe and wakeman are still able to do the job.anderson is impressing here,he sing perfectly,did not missed a beat. loved how geddy rended chris parts in a sparkling manner.

[@lastdaysguitar]

Steve's performance on the bass for this is perfect.

[@EmanuelePietro]

Extraordinary there are the best and super rock instrumentalists in the world and of all time.

[@richardpoole1949]

WOW...Steve Howe on Bass. What a great tribute to Chris.

[@Bloomr09]

Awesome live version of this song and the boys nailed it. What legends and RIP Mr. Alan White!

[@pschroeter1]

See Geddy Lee play base on Roundabout was amazing. See Steve play a red Chris Squire Rickenbacker bass on Owner Of A Lonely Heart was surreal. I wonder how long it took Steve to learn it.

[@trevorelliston1]

Probably not long. Steve is an amazing musician..

[@ebarteldes]

Steve is a virtuoso. It probably took him half an hour or so

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

This is the happiest I've ever seen Steve since the 70s, he should really get his act together and rejoin Jon and Rick.

[@SWDH13]

Always my fave.On my playlist forever.

[@antonioalfredo794]

Jon Anderson é um monstro de vocalista!!

[@margaretfoley6593]

Favorite of the YES!

[@lindabowman5003]

This Person is a free spirit and a true Heart, have appreciated his Singing /lyrics since 1970! Someone I would love to meet!! X

[@WhoisVinnie]

This was my favorite Yes song

[@jeremysears4263]

Mine as well. I bought the album in 88 and wore my cassette out. Then I went through their back catalog and was F'kin mind blown

[@johnh5882]

I always liked 'looking around' from I think their first album, but this is brill! What a voice JA has got

[@jzayas5698]

Probably like the 99% of Yes fans.

[@WhoisVinnie]

@@jzayas5698 IDK, I think Roundabout is more popular because of the To Be Continued meme

[@WhoisVinnie]

@P Pp I can like whatever I want.

[@eatallnowsavenone4later342]

Great vocalist!

[@julioalpaca3533]

Eso pasa cuando realmente uno es un artista, larga vida a toda esa generación de músicos....

[@jjbazta034]

Every month my finger takes me to this song by browsing KZbin. So thank you, finger. And thanks to these geniuses.

[@patycalvillorodriguez866]

Simply amazing , Viva YES........ forever........🤘🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻♥️♾️✨.