In truth, one of my least favorite YES tracks. I was big with their progressive 1970s works. Second concert I ever saw was on their "Tourmato" tour (Led Zep was 1st). When this came out around 1984 it seemed more of a pop track or at least basically structured in contrast to their previous works. Kind of a cool sound, but more commercial than I was used to. being more pop-styled, naturally it was more popular with the masses. I'm more of a "Perpetual Change", "Awaken" or "Gates Of Delirium" kind of YES fan. ruclips.net/video/59feSG8U5EQ/видео.html Whatever is up, let the music play! Peace to all!
Wow. As a older Black man...Im amazed. Its good to see a brother into this music. In the 70s and 80s, I got chastized and ostracized in my hood for listening to Yes, ELP and Zappa and other Prog/Fusion music. Brothers hated the philosophy in it, and Sistas complained you cant dance to it, because they kept changing the beat. But I kept listening. Still listening. Great video.
I live in a ranch in mexico where most people listen to is old mexican rancheras. And i too get critizised for listening to this kind of music. but that's the problem; The people who don't have an open mind of cultural experience. Stay open to the good stuff.
DLX I'm with you on this, as a matter of fact JUST last week, my sister and I (both mid 60's) were telling my 45 year old niece how we had to literally be rock closet cases, because this just wasn't acceptable in our 'hood. Don't get me wrong we loved our 70's and 80's funk and R&B...but we hard rockers as well.
Trevor Horn (former bassist and singer for The Buggles: Video Killed The Radio Star) was the producer and largely responsible for the way this song turned out. He had to do a lot of arguing and convincing of the musicians involved to use samples, programming, tight drum sound and a more "tech" approach. The guitar solo was recorded, then cut into samples, then the samples were patched together over the solo track. Horn was a genius.
YES , YES , YES ,YES ,YES !!! And yes they are all musical geniouses , the first incarnation especially , all the members were formally trained if memory serves me correctly , ck out some of the stories regarding songs Starship troopers and the like .
Man, you are the only "true" reactionary who appreciates the music. Everyone else only does so for the clicks and it shows with their obvious overreactions.
Lost in Vegas. They don't BS. If they're not fans, they'll try to work out what's good but clarify what they don't like. If they like it, you know it. If they love it, they show it.
There are two things happening here. Classic music that has defined their various genres and Jamel-Jamal who defines what it is to be a great human being. What a pleasure it is to watch you dig this music that you didn't grow up with. What an open mind you have. Love who are and what you do :-)
@Mellissa Boomer of the Night one of my great sadness is never being able to see Led Zepplin in concert. I was born 7 years after they broke up. My parents were lucky enough to see them in concert.
I have always said and still contend that the eighties had the absolute hands down best music. My friends used to tease me for being the whitest black guy because of the range of music I have. I just love and appreciate good music doesn't matter who does it. Just like this guy!
@@arrowbflight5082 I'll have to strongly disagree. Prince - Kiss, Aerosmith/Run DMC-Walk this way, Madonna's True Blue album, Jody Watley, Whitney Houston's second album debut at No.1, Janet Jackson- what have you done for me lately/when I think of you both hits , Tina Turner released her second album th follow up to her huge comeback album, an unknown school teacher named Anita Baker released her first hit, etc. I think you have it backwards, there were lots of one hit wonders from '85 on but there were numerous songs that were hits just in 86 alone. I became a DJ in 84 and have been one ever since, maybe a lot wasn't your taste, but there was a lot of fun good music.
"Be yourself! Give your free will a chance. You've got to WANT to succeed." If you need motivation, or to give yourself a swift kick in the butt, this is it.
@ I am well aware who came first though Tony was timid about using the synthesizer and that is when they chose Rick, who was in The Strawbs , to replace Tony with his genius synths playing!
YES is why I play music and why I've been a Professional Guitar Repairman for 44 years. Specifically, the YES song that made me hear music was the song Roundabout off the YES FRAGILE album. I will never forget hearing that the first time.
You're the only reaction video channel that actually appreciates the music many of us grew up with in the 80's. You always have something of substance to share in breaking down the message of the music. That's refreshing.
🎵 Owner of a Lonely Heart - Lyrics❤ Move yourself You always live your life Never thinking of the future Prove yourself You are the move you make Take your chances win or loser See yourself You are the steps you take You and you - and that's the only way Shake - shake yourself You're every move you make So the story goes Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Much better than a Owner of a broken heart Owner of a lonely heart Say - you don't want to chance it You've been hurt so before Watch it now The eagle in the sky How he dancin' one and only You - lose yourself No not for pity's sake There's no real reason to be lonely Be yourself Give your free will a chance You've got to want to succeed Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Much better than - a Owner of a broken heart Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart After my own indecision They confused me so Owner of a lonely heart My love said never question your will at all In the end you've got to go Look before you leap Owner of a lonely heart And don't you hesitate at all - no no Owner of a lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart Much better than - a Owner of a broken heart Owner of a lonely heart (repeat) Owner of a lonely heart Sooner or later each conclusion Will decide the lonely heart Owner of a lonely heart It will excite it will delight It will give a better start Owner of a lonely heart Don't deceive your free will at all Don't deceive your free will at all Owner of a lonely heart Don't deceive your free will at all Just receive it
This is the song that made me a fan. Loved the unique voice of Anderson and the harmony - just wow. It also made me listen to the older stuff like Roundabout (awesome by the way). The live version of Roundabout is the best
This is the first album Trevor Rabin did with Yes. He is a musical genius. Aside from his rock career and music writing. Those guitar tones were new for the time, no one else was doing that. He also wrote the musical scores for dozens of movies, including "Armageddon", "Bad Boys II", "National Treasure", "Gone in 60 Seconds", and many others. He brought new life to Yes. I happen to love both Classic Yes (Pre Trevor) and the re-energized Yes.
The group "Yes" always had a very uplifting and wholesome outlook throughout their work. It's no wonder that their music meshes so well with your positive upbeat personality.
The love they lyric this song has. "You got to want to suceed" is such a great line. A owner with a lonely heart has never had love but has the chance to love and find someone while someone with a broken heart had love for a fleating moment but now has no love and is lonely without one. Has a great message. "Dont deceive your free will at all" is also a great line.
From this same album, check out "Leave It". At the time, YES had just got back together from a hiatus and had newly hired guitarist Trevor Rabin, who wrote alot of the music and had helped breathe new life into the band.
This was a great reaction. Thank you for reminding me how great this song was after not having heard it for a couple of decades. Jamel--just want to tell you that your personal motto got me through this entire election season. I was getting stress to the point that it was physically painful between COVID-19 keeping everyone socially isolated and the twin hate-filled echo chambers that most of my friends were inhabiting on social media (I have large numbers of friends in both major political parties). When I would remind myself to be humble, be kind, and just be a good human, spreading peace, joy, and love, it was the only time I could decompress and it became something of a mantra to me. Thank you for being a little beacon of sanity in the social media landscape, sir. The work you do on this channel is far more important than you will ever know.
Well said DM watching this awesome man reacting like he does opened my eyes to the music I loved but haven't listened to for awhile and get to live as though it is the 1st time hearing it.
I'm glad he appreciates good songs, I remember buying this as a 12"single, back in the day, loved Yes, LZ were my all time favs tho, must be over 30yrs since I last heard this , wonderful memories . Keep playing these classic songs!! X
So eloquently and insightfully written. Jamel IS, indeed, a beacon of hope, sanity, love and humanity for so many of his listeners. He's the guy, at least I can honestly say, with whom I would be good friends if we worked together. He reminds me of many rays of sunshine I've had the pleasure and privilege of knowing & befriending in my life. What a great human! Stay strong and be safe. ✌❤😊🎶
I cannot tell you enough what an absolute joy it is to go on these musical journeys with you and how cool it is to see you discovering the music I grew up on or making those full-circle connections with the music you remember from your own childhood! In fact my co-worker and I discovered tonight at work that we are both huge fans of yours!! (Hey Christina!! ) I knew you would love this song!
Jamal, you would make a great musical, life giving, psychotherapist. You catch on to the lyrics in the songs and then relate real life experiences. What a gift you are to your audience! May you continue your journey as we continue ours - with the universal language of music.
The secret weapon behind the resurgence of Yes was the addition of South African guitarist and composer Trevor Rabin. The man is brilliant. He started out with 70’s rock group Rabbitt... here’s a link to their version of Jethto Tull’s Locomotive Breath: ruclips.net/video/UdVYPzO9hUQ/видео.html
This reaction is so pure! Great band. Great song. Sometimes it feels like they really crafted a song back in the day. Like every detail was thought about to maximize smooth feelings. So good.
The fist time I heard this I was driving to work and it came on the radio. I had to pull off the road and sit and listen. Thanks for sharing your reaction.
They are so awesome...life lessons in lyrics... uplifting, you can follow each instrument flow...just such a pleasure to listen to them. Also, the Messenger is about Bob Marley, who was an inspiration to Ian Anderson, lead singer,
HOLY COW, MAN!!!!! This song came out the year after I graduated HIGH SCHOOL in 1982, and I *NEVER* noticed the cow bell until you just now mentioned it!!!!! LOL
I've been working from home for eight months now. Some days that last hour long stretch I feel like I'm not gonna make it. I put my headphones on, put your reactions on and you help me get through to the end of the day. Thanks for the love.
Jamel, YES... we had never heard anything like them before or since. They redefined Music and took it to another plane, another level. Awesome is not a good enough word for them!
wow! owner!! at last reacted to by someone who truly appreciates it jamal, well done man great reaction, one of my favourite 80s songs ever. blew me away when i heard this when i was only fifteen great music and life lesson rolled into one .keep up the great reactions ; )
I would love to see yo react to "I've Seen All Good People." BTW, the lead singer is a true tenor. No matter how high the notes, he's singing naturally, not using falsetto.
I want to share with you two songs you might not have heard or were aware of that Jon guested on. This one I was going through the radio stations when I came upon a Christian channel and heard this. ruclips.net/video/xry2mUM0e4c/видео.html And Moonlight Desires with Lawerence Gowan ( keyboardist for STYX ) who he somehow convinced to spend a ton of cash on this video. ruclips.net/video/ERgQ4KjSahg/видео.html
Jamal somehow gets the vital essence of great music from the past. He Listens to the lyrics & really digs the amazing variety of brilliant bands from the past as well as more up to date stuff but his comments are so thoughtful & he doesn't keep stopping every few seconds to jabber on. JAMAL DOES NOT JABBER ON I love his channel & his reactions are so good, natural & i just love watching him when a song really gets to his soul, you can feel his appreciation & groove.. Thank you Sir, you are an absolute pleasure to watch.
Jon Anderson has that voice, what a voice!!! YES is a beautiful group, all their songs are filled with esoteric wisdom, imagine being a teenager and listening to this!! (I did and was!!) and then watching them LIVE in the Civic Arena, in Pittsburgh, Pa...what a concert, think it was 1973 or 1972 but either way, unforgettable!!! Love them to this day!! Lyrics are insanely inspirational!! Jamel, you are so cool! Keep up the great work, telling the world about all this groovy and great music!!! xx :-)
I was lucky to see Jon Anderson's solo act just before his big health problems started, at Gatineau Quebec about 10 years ago. He was fabulous and had many amusing stories about Vangelis.
One of my all time favourite songs that I used to strip to. Complicated, sexy, dramatic, weird. FUN. Tempo changes wicked. But the lyrics and his voice made me feel like I was flying. I always felt so uplifted after dancing to Yes. Appropriately. I love that their name is just The Affirrmation.
Song "Roundabout" is one of my favorite by the group "Yes." I remember I even had my teenage son's listening to that group, and I'm talking my son's we're teenagers in 2005 they liked them that much,.. Even though the group "Yes" was from their moms time from her teenage years!
Hey Jamel, I've been away for a while, just have to say that I like your new "studio." On the philosophical side, you have truly ascended to the lofty world of the "Prog Rocker" Keep climbing my brother, there is much to hear and ponder.
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Gary Clark Jr at the White House - ruclips.net/video/S_q5HCm2_WQ/видео.html
Yes Love Conquers All is another great Yes song
Thanks for the YES!!!!!
Have you heard Tom Macdonald "No Lives Matter" it in 2 days went to number 1 on itunes ruclips.net/video/t86ClLM3ZGY/видео.html
In truth, one of my least favorite YES tracks. I was big with their progressive 1970s works. Second concert I ever saw was on their "Tourmato" tour (Led Zep was 1st). When this came out around 1984 it seemed more of a pop track or at least basically structured in contrast to their previous works. Kind of a cool sound, but more commercial than I was used to. being more pop-styled, naturally it was more popular with the masses. I'm more of a "Perpetual Change", "Awaken" or "Gates Of Delirium" kind of YES fan. ruclips.net/video/59feSG8U5EQ/видео.html
Whatever is up, let the music play! Peace to all!
Wow.
As a older Black man...Im amazed. Its good to see a brother into this music.
In the 70s and 80s, I got chastized and ostracized in my hood for listening to Yes, ELP and Zappa and other Prog/Fusion music. Brothers hated the philosophy in it, and Sistas complained you cant dance to it, because they kept changing the beat.
But I kept listening. Still listening. Great video.
DLX Dynamite!
Stay strong in the brotherhood of music.
You are not by yourself I suffer the same thing growing up in the Midwest but got exposed to great music.
I live in a ranch in mexico where most people listen to is old mexican rancheras. And i too get critizised for listening to this kind of music. but that's the problem; The people who don't have an open mind of cultural experience. Stay open to the good stuff.
DLX I'm with you on this, as a matter of fact JUST last week, my sister and I (both mid 60's) were telling my 45 year old niece how we had to literally be rock closet cases, because this just wasn't acceptable in our 'hood. Don't get me wrong we loved our 70's and 80's funk and R&B...but we hard rockers as well.
I love this guy, as someone said he gets into the music like a kid in a candy store with a hand full of dollars.
Yes, no pun intended, my thoughts exactly.
Or, when I was a kid, nickels.
Like a lumberjack in a strip club, withh a handful of $100s.
FR best reaction channel! love his taste!
5:58 the way he ends that ‘heart’ with a drag on is beautiful
Who ever arranged this piece is a musical genius.
I believe it's a combination of Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn and Jon Anderson.
Trevor Horn (former bassist and singer for The Buggles: Video Killed The Radio Star) was the producer and largely responsible for the way this song turned out. He had to do a lot of arguing and convincing of the musicians involved to use samples, programming, tight drum sound and a more "tech" approach. The guitar solo was recorded, then cut into samples, then the samples were patched together over the solo track. Horn was a genius.
YES , YES , YES ,YES ,YES !!! And yes they are all musical geniouses , the first incarnation especially , all the members were formally trained if memory serves me correctly , ck out some of the stories regarding songs Starship troopers and the like .
Um...YES. Yes they are.
@@NoName-fx9zi Horn was also the lead singer for Yes on the previous album, Drama. His bass playing was not required. ;)
This song is epic. I can't get over how good it is on so many levels.
That's why I can't understand the thumbs down on this one! I believe people do that to Old School songs, just to be mean!
Yes, so many levels. I’m on level 45. Lol.
@@mcfehn25 LOL!
There is no accounting for tastes....
Especially since it came from Yes, a band many had written off as dead by 1980.
Man, you are the only "true" reactionary who appreciates the music. Everyone else only does so for the clicks and it shows with their obvious overreactions.
Hang on JP does too.
There are a few genuine ones, but not many. But Jamal and JP are the best and MOST genuine.
YES
Lost in Vegas. They don't BS. If they're not fans, they'll try to work out what's good but clarify what they don't like. If they like it, you know it. If they love it, they show it.
@@mistybenefield5796 I love those guys!
Also: Yes, "I've Seen All Good People". A true classic.
also just for the sheer joy that it will bring him: "Leave it" by Yes
My personal favorite.
Roundabout is another great song by them
Yesss!!!!
so turn your head each day...
There are two things happening here. Classic music that has defined their various genres and Jamel-Jamal who defines what it is to be a great human being. What a pleasure it is to watch you dig this music that you didn't grow up with. What an open mind you have. Love who are and what you do :-)
I couldn’t agree more. Beautifully said! ( I used to know a Jeff Zaiser and wife Julie in Pacific Grove, CA back in the 70’s!)
Definitely Agree 100%
Jamel’s facial reactions are priceless. YES were so creative.
"What is all this greatness I'm hearing?" Perfect reaction! The entire 90125 album is just excellent.......
Our Song is weak but everything else is awesome
Agreed!
Yes YES, it really is a gift. If you're open to take it, it will feed your soul with real undiluted pleasure.
Everyone is lobbying for Roundabout. They're right!
(but it needs about 20 listens to catch everything the band is up to)
They inspired Rush with this.
@@TheDivayenta When Geddy played bass on "Roundabout" with Yes @ their RR HOF induction in honor of Chris, that was epic!
I've listed to Roundabout for years and still can't catch everything they were up to. Ha!
Is that a JoJo reference?
Roundabout, it has probably the best bass line you'll ever hear
I think he's already reacted to Roundabout
Though, I could be mistaken
@@karlsmith2570 Jamel did, but he says it was blocked for some reason, and I think he did it before he started his Vimeom
He already did roundabout. Just check out his list.
A fellow follower posted the link to Jamel's reaction on Instagram. I thought it was lost forever!
instagram.com/p/CAabcYpgCIb/?hl=en
@@l.t.w8985 where do you find his list ?
"Be yourself, give your free will a chance, you've got to WANT TO SUCCEED!'
SO TRUE!
I'm married to the son of Lawrence 'NuNu' Whiting, who was the drum tech for Yes all through 70s and 80s.
then madam you are married to the son of a man who helped musical gods preform miricles 😊👍
then madam you are married to the son of a man who helped musical gods preform miricles 😊👍
@Mellissa Boomer of the Night one of my great sadness is never being able to see Led Zepplin in concert. I was born 7 years after they broke up. My parents were lucky enough to see them in concert.
Oh My God . Peace and Love To you
whooooaaaaaa
I have always said and still contend that the eighties had the absolute hands down best music. My friends used to tease me for being the whitest black guy because of the range of music I have. I just love and appreciate good music doesn't matter who does it. Just like this guy!
Back then white guys (and girls) did their thing!!!
Agree 100%.Music has no color and it's wonderful to hear great music from all era's, styles, ethnic backgrounds, etc...
I went through the same in the 70s&80s.
1964 - 1984 By '86 it was more miss than hit.
@@arrowbflight5082 I'll have to strongly disagree. Prince - Kiss, Aerosmith/Run DMC-Walk this way, Madonna's True Blue album, Jody Watley, Whitney Houston's second album debut at No.1, Janet Jackson- what have you done for me lately/when I think of you both hits , Tina Turner released her second album th follow up to her huge comeback album, an unknown school teacher named Anita Baker released her first hit, etc. I think you have it backwards, there were lots of one hit wonders from '85 on but there were numerous songs that were hits just in 86 alone. I became a DJ in 84 and have been one ever since, maybe a lot wasn't your taste, but there was a lot of fun good music.
This whole album is an innovative masterpiece. Check out the songs “Leave It,” “Changes,” and “It Can Happen.” ⭐️
LEAVE IT! YAAAAS!
Right there! BEST three songs on the album!!! Check them out, Jamel!
And Hearts! Beautiful song.
@@daveingrey2615 I agree, Hearts is a beautiful song! In all honesty there’s not a bad song on that album. 😊
Agreed! These would be great to react to also.
One of those songs that you don't want to end.
I agree, a masterpiece!
"Be yourself! Give your free will a chance. You've got to WANT to succeed."
If you need motivation, or to give yourself a swift kick in the butt, this is it.
I love that you reacted to this song. It’s a classic.
This song was brilliantly produced and performed...
It's flawless.
One of the best songs ever recorded.
Jon Anderson! Tremendous vocalist! Formed Yes in 1968 with bassist Chris Squire! 😊✌
Jon Anderson meets Vangellis later ( look up Anderson & Vangellis ) for more. 😉
Actually Peter Banks named the group and Tony Banks were among the original members!
@@joelliebler5690 Tony Kaye was the original keyboardist.
@ I am well aware who came first though Tony was timid about using the synthesizer and that is when they chose Rick, who was in The Strawbs , to replace Tony with his genius synths playing!
You're a good human, Jamel. This is a great song! Awesome song. Peace and love to you!
YES is why I play music and why I've been a Professional Guitar Repairman for 44 years. Specifically, the YES song that made me hear music was the song Roundabout off the YES FRAGILE album. I will never forget hearing that the first time.
To paraphrase, Geddy Lee said without YES, there would be no Rush!!
You're the only reaction video channel that actually appreciates the music many of us grew up with in the 80's. You always have something of substance to share in breaking down the message of the music. That's refreshing.
🎵 Owner of a Lonely Heart - Lyrics❤
Move yourself
You always live your life
Never thinking of the future
Prove yourself
You are the move you make
Take your chances win or loser
See yourself
You are the steps you take
You and you - and that's the only way
Shake - shake yourself
You're every move you make
So the story goes
Owner of a lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Much better than a
Owner of a broken heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Say - you don't want to chance it
You've been hurt so before
Watch it now
The eagle in the sky
How he dancin' one and only
You - lose yourself
No not for pity's sake
There's no real reason to be lonely
Be yourself
Give your free will a chance
You've got to want to succeed
Owner of a lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Much better than - a
Owner of a broken heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
After my own indecision
They confused me so
Owner of a lonely heart
My love said never question your will at all
In the end you've got to go
Look before you leap
Owner of a lonely heart
And don't you hesitate at all - no no
Owner of a lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Much better than - a
Owner of a broken heart
Owner of a lonely heart
(repeat)
Owner of a lonely heart
Sooner or later each conclusion
Will decide the lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
It will excite it will delight
It will give a better start
Owner of a lonely heart
Don't deceive your free will at all
Don't deceive your free will at all
Owner of a lonely heart
Don't deceive your free will at all
Just receive it
Purchased the CD back in 1985, this was one of the first CD'S available. Big bucks for CD player
Thank you
@@ross5506 dang my friend had one in her car in 1990/ 1991 and I thought that was amazing. She came from a wealthy family.
I used to hang out with Steve Howe's son, Dylan, as a teenager - his dad had 147 guitars in his house!
Yes-
R O U N D A B O U T
Brother Jamel
That's the Jam!!
Roundabout is the absolute Jam when you listen to that all you think of is the 1970s.
This is the song that made me a fan. Loved the unique voice of Anderson and the harmony - just wow. It also made me listen to the older stuff like Roundabout (awesome by the way). The live version of Roundabout is the best
This is the first album Trevor Rabin did with Yes. He is a musical genius. Aside from his rock career and music writing. Those guitar tones were new for the time, no one else was doing that. He also wrote the musical scores for dozens of movies, including "Armageddon", "Bad Boys II", "National Treasure", "Gone in 60 Seconds", and many others. He brought new life to Yes. I happen to love both Classic Yes (Pre Trevor) and the re-energized Yes.
An example of a PERFECT 'pop' song - impeccable on every possible level.
It wasn't a pop song... it was signing about life..
@@lynnalborough9672
Well, thanks for that observation - whatever "signing about life" means!
The group "Yes" always had a very uplifting and wholesome outlook throughout their work. It's no wonder that their music meshes so well with your positive upbeat personality.
Also: Yes "Roundabout" "Long Distance Runaround" and "Wonderous Stories" are all magnificent creations in music that i think you'd legit love.
Just listen to every thing man ,wooo hooo.
Leave It
Perpetual change live off yes songs the live album
A Yes song I recently discovered that I really enjoyed is “Shoot High; Aim Low”
“Changes” off this album is also a phenomenal song
The entire album is phenomenal.
"Leave It" is another phenomenal song on this album
Shoot high aim low has always been a favorite
Yesss
Ditto on both Changes and Leave It! Do them both, Jamel!!!
The love they lyric this song has. "You got to want to suceed" is such a great line. A owner with a lonely heart has never had love but has the chance to love and find someone while someone with a broken heart had love for a fleating moment but now has no love and is lonely without one. Has a great message. "Dont deceive your free will at all" is also a great line.
I was the one that recommended this musical masterpiece to you, brother. Your delightful reaction was fabulous! Thank you, my Brother.
I actually have a refrigerator magnet that says "more cowbell " haha
Yes. More cowbell❤️✌️🌼
There's no cowbell used in the recording of the song...he used it in his demo...but not on thealbum.
From this same album, check out "Leave It". At the time, YES had just got back together from a hiatus and had newly hired guitarist Trevor Rabin, who wrote alot of the music and had helped breathe new life into the band.
I *love* the a capella version of Leave It!
ruclips.net/video/NGwZ_BSibBw/видео.html
Trevor a good South African boy
This was a great reaction. Thank you for reminding me how great this song was after not having heard it for a couple of decades.
Jamel--just want to tell you that your personal motto got me through this entire election season. I was getting stress to the point that it was physically painful between COVID-19 keeping everyone socially isolated and the twin hate-filled echo chambers that most of my friends were inhabiting on social media (I have large numbers of friends in both major political parties).
When I would remind myself to be humble, be kind, and just be a good human, spreading peace, joy, and love, it was the only time I could decompress and it became something of a mantra to me. Thank you for being a little beacon of sanity in the social media landscape, sir. The work you do on this channel is far more important than you will ever know.
Well said DM watching this awesome man reacting like he does opened my eyes to the music I loved but haven't listened to for awhile and get to live as though it is the 1st time hearing it.
I'm glad he appreciates good songs, I remember buying this as a 12"single, back in the day, loved Yes, LZ were my all time favs tho, must be over 30yrs since I last heard this , wonderful memories . Keep playing these classic songs!! X
So eloquently and insightfully written. Jamel IS, indeed, a beacon of hope, sanity, love and humanity for so many of his listeners. He's the guy, at least I can honestly say, with whom I would be good friends if we worked together. He reminds me of many rays of sunshine I've had the pleasure and privilege of knowing & befriending in my life. What a great human! Stay strong and be safe. ✌❤😊🎶
Yes indeed. Awaken is one of my favorite songs. I happy I saw it played live.
“What is all this Greatness out here?”
Just discovered your channel,Jamel. Your love and joy is a beautiful thing.
Thanks for always being a friendly face here. You lift my spirits.
YES has a deep deep catalogue of lyrically profound and mysterious uplifting lyrics. Oh, and they can carry a tune.
I cannot tell you enough what an absolute joy it is to go on these musical journeys with you and how cool it is to see you discovering the music I grew up on or making those full-circle connections with the music you remember from your own childhood! In fact my co-worker and I discovered tonight at work that we are both huge fans of yours!! (Hey Christina!! )
I knew you would love this song!
I felt so lucky to hear these songs in real time. Have their albums bc they were so different in this era. 💙🎶💙🎶
I was in high school when this came out! The vocals, the guitars, the shredding, the amazingly badass rifts! MTV gave us this gift!
"Love will find a way" and "Leave it" are my favorites of theirs.
Yes: Roundabout. Enough said.
One million percent.
To be sure.
Please do Roundabout!!
INDEED
100%. Musical genius in that song.
Jamal, you would make a great musical, life giving, psychotherapist. You catch on to the lyrics in the songs and then relate real life experiences. What a gift you are to your audience! May you continue your journey as we continue ours - with the universal language of music.
Ask and you shall receive!!! The look on your face when that cowbell came in was PRICELESS!!!! 😍
I absolutely love your comments and musical repertoire. Great job!!
I love how you analyse the lyrics, you're speaking to me Brother...
The secret weapon behind the resurgence of Yes was the addition of South African guitarist and composer Trevor Rabin. The man is brilliant. He started out with 70’s rock group Rabbitt... here’s a link to their version of Jethto Tull’s Locomotive Breath:
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"Cinema" from this album won a Grammy. Yes's only Grammy. Loved this album. Saw this tour at the Cow Palace.
Cow palace was a great place to watch a great show
The entire album is great Leave It ranks pretty high.
That was supposed to be the name of this band Cinema.
How did I miss this?!?
Watching you hear and FEEL the songs warms the soul
Thanks man you are doing a great job for us believe me we all love you
"Leave it" and "Long Distance Runaround"
This reaction is so pure! Great band. Great song. Sometimes it feels like they really crafted a song back in the day. Like every detail was thought about to maximize smooth feelings. So good.
Yours Is No Disgrace, Heart Of The Sunrise, Starship Trooper.
The whole album “The Yes Album” is awesome.
Yes album!
Both legendary phenomenal epic tunes!
Heart Of The Sunrise is like prog speed metal. Absolute masterpiece. Howe kills it.
Omg starship troopers yes!
I remember this video was played ALL THE TIME in the early days of MTV.
The genius of producer Trevor Horn in full flight on this track!
Didn't see a video of you reacting to "Roundabout," so you should definitely do that next if you haven't!
THIS ⬆️⬆️⬆️
He did some months ago
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No. I just checked.
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Someone said he did the reaction on Instagram...? I follow him on there and don't remember. Going to check now.
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Nope. Not there, either.
Going to check Vimeo but I doubt it.
Changes, leave it, love will find a way, it can happen
All great.
Seconded "Leave It"!
Third. And should listen to the a capella version as well as the original.
Gotta do "Leave It!"
I'd recommend "I've Seen All Good People" and "Yours Is No Disgrace"
Both are great!
+1 for All Good People, but you BEST INCLUDE the acoustic into (called Your Move)
Let's not forget Roundabout.
@@ZacCostilla The album version has them folded neatly together.
what about something off of Drama album
The fist time I heard this I was driving to work and it came on the radio. I had to pull off the road and sit and listen. Thanks for sharing your reaction.
"Owner of a Lonely Heart" is a song by British progressive rock band Yes. Released in 1983.
I was 13 when it came out loved it then still do now.
Me too ❤️
Great no epic album 90125.
Me too! Great music 🎶
Me too. I turned 14 later that year.
Same here. I was 11.
You NEED to try Naked Eyes...Promises Promises. You will LOVE it.
Still obsessed with that song. Whole album was great.
Yes!!!!!!!
Love their first album.
He truly appreciates the music and the depth of the lyrics. He see the emotions of the words. Another great reaction Jamal.
I love that no matter how much a song excites you you keep your comments brief and infrequent.
They are so awesome...life lessons in lyrics... uplifting, you can follow each instrument flow...just such a pleasure to listen to them. Also, the Messenger is about Bob Marley, who was an inspiration to Ian Anderson, lead singer,
HOLY COW, MAN!!!!! This song came out the year after I graduated HIGH SCHOOL in 1982, and I *NEVER* noticed the cow bell until you just now mentioned it!!!!! LOL
SO GEEKED you’re reviewing YES!!! One of the first concerts my father ever took me to at 12 years old and their music has stuck with me ever since ❤️
I've been working from home for eight months now. Some days that last hour long stretch I feel like I'm not gonna make it. I put my headphones on, put your reactions on and you help me get through to the end of the day. Thanks for the love.
You can do it...Ask for God's help
Hoping you get outside and feel better!
@@barakburt4099 That would be the god that gave us COVID?
@@agnostic47 No, the Devil.
I've been playing tennis again and started to organize volleyball.
These are great activities now.
Also Frisbee with a buddy.
Yes is one of the most technically tight bands ever!
Jamel, YES... we had never heard anything like them before or since. They redefined Music and took it to another plane, another level. Awesome is not a good enough word for them!
One of my favorite yes singles. The other being “love will find away”. Good guitar riffs and drums.
Gotta hear It Can Happen and Changes from this album, both are awesome!!
I forgot about "It Can Happen"
wow! owner!! at last reacted to by someone who truly appreciates it jamal, well done man great reaction, one of my favourite 80s songs ever. blew me away when i heard this when i was only fifteen great music and life lesson rolled into one .keep up the great reactions ; )
I would love to see yo react to "I've Seen All Good People." BTW, the lead singer is a true tenor. No matter how high the notes, he's singing naturally, not using falsetto.
I'm positive that is Jon Anderson hitting the really, really high notes on The Thompson Twin's Hold Me Now. He's credited on that album, btw.
I want to share with you two songs you might not have heard or were aware of that Jon guested on. This one I was going through the radio stations when I came upon a Christian channel and heard this. ruclips.net/video/xry2mUM0e4c/видео.html
And Moonlight Desires with Lawerence Gowan ( keyboardist for STYX ) who he somehow convinced to spend a ton of cash on this video. ruclips.net/video/ERgQ4KjSahg/видео.html
I think of Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) is also singing like that?.
And he shows up odd places, like singing the title cut to Legend.
Actually, I believehe is a counter tenor (also called contratenor or alto tenor) which is the same as the female contralto or mezzo-soprano ranges.
Jamel_AKA_Jamal thank you thank you for allowing me to rewind back to my youth. I appreciate your open mindedness to the music I grew up with.
Jamal somehow gets the vital essence of great music from the past. He Listens to the lyrics & really digs the amazing variety of brilliant bands from the past as well as more up to date stuff but his comments are so thoughtful & he doesn't keep stopping every few seconds to jabber on.
JAMAL DOES NOT JABBER ON
I love his channel & his reactions are so good, natural & i just love watching him when a song really gets to his soul, you can feel his appreciation & groove..
Thank you Sir, you are an absolute pleasure to watch.
Jon Anderson has that voice, what a voice!!! YES is a beautiful group, all their songs are filled with esoteric wisdom, imagine being a teenager and listening to this!! (I did and was!!) and then watching them LIVE in the Civic Arena, in Pittsburgh, Pa...what a concert, think it was 1973 or 1972 but either way, unforgettable!!! Love them to this day!! Lyrics are insanely inspirational!! Jamel, you are so cool! Keep up the great work, telling the world about all this groovy and great music!!! xx :-)
I was lucky to see Jon Anderson's solo act just before his big health problems started, at Gatineau Quebec about 10 years ago. He was fabulous and had many amusing stories about Vangelis.
One last request for TEARS FOR FEARS
"Break it down again"
All the Tears For Fears videos got blocked.
Oh yeah, baby. Any of Elemental or any of Raoul.
Oh hell yes. "They make no mention of the beauty of decay."
Tears for fears seeds of love also!
Jamel really needs to get into some of the better 80's music, and Tears for Fears is high on the list
One of my all time favourite songs that I used to strip to. Complicated, sexy, dramatic, weird. FUN. Tempo changes wicked. But the lyrics and his voice made me feel like I was flying. I always felt so uplifted after dancing to Yes. Appropriately. I love that their name is just The Affirrmation.
I just came across this, thank you bringing this to new listeners, I'm a 54 white guy, listened to YES in high school
Roundabout next. Mr Chris Squire ladies and gents.
He did it!
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Song "Roundabout" is one of my favorite by the group "Yes." I remember I even had my teenage son's listening to that group, and I'm talking my son's we're teenagers in 2005 they liked them that much,..
Even though the group "Yes" was from their moms time from her teenage years!
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A few months ago.
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SHOOT HIGH AIM LOW is another jam from that Yes era. Peace and love my friend
Definitely recommend this one as well. Amazing lyrics.
"South Side of the Sky" is an amazing Yes track, so is "Heart of the Sunrise", in fact, that whole album is 🔥🔥🔥
Keep on rocking, Brother!
This song holds a special place in my heart. 1983,what a magical year for me
I love this song , Jamel we miss you brother ❤
You should hear this song coming from a pair of Bose 901’s turned way up while you’re sitting in front of them! Amazing!
toss a big subwoofer in with the 901s and it will really sound great.
You lucky bugger
My Kef's are pretty good too
Wondrous stories has got to be worth a reaction , it is such a great track !
The chorus is out of this world
I saw Yes in concert in Chicago in1971. My first rock concert. One of my favorite bands.
💙🎶Have many of their albums….yes, original vinyl. Son has implored me to keep them forever. He will get them some day. 🎶💙🎶💙
Hey Jamel, I've been away for a while, just have to say that I like your new "studio." On the philosophical side, you have truly ascended to the lofty world of the "Prog Rocker" Keep climbing my brother, there is much to hear and ponder.
This song basically invented Studio break-beats and those types of samples.
"Rhythm of Love" from their next album (Big Generator) is another good one from this era & incarnation of Yes.
Had the privilege to see this tour live . One of the best concerts I've been to.