I was 15 when I bought this album in 1975. I still have it. I literally wore it out. He was so happy in this video. My favorite musician. I sure miss him. ♥
What a treat and to top it off with Bill Bruford on drums and Patrick Moraz on organ (stage left) is icing on the cake! Simply put, there will never be another bass player like Chris Squire.
Wow wot a song the very talented Chris Squire When those solo albums were made I always thought how many more great yes album could have been created had they took the best songs from their solo albums Pure genius I’d Chris Squire along with Jon Anderson ❤
This is so good, like the Beatles, shows the best of Yes, embodied by his vocals, which he took pride and executed so well, and made it a British song, who made rock music.
At the age of 66, I occasionally think about and even revise my personal list of ten greatest albums. “Fish Out of Water” has never left my top five in almost fifty years. It is truly the perfect mating of a great singer/bassist/songwriter with a wonderful orchestral arranger. Truly a perfect album. I wish CS had done more solo work during his period of greatest creativity.
Absolutely agree. This is a FANTASTIC and largely unknown album. It betters some Yes albums. Chris did some “solo” work much later on, in collaboration with Billy Sherwood, and it was garbage compared to this.
@@markdaniels7174 A fair amount of credit for “Fish” also has to go to Andrew Price Jackman for his brilliant arrangements and orchestrations. I don’t mean to sully his memory, but I think Chris’s substance abuse issues later in life drained a lot of his creativity. When you compare his writing and brilliant playing up through maybe “Drama” with his later contributions, his decline as a creative force in Yes is obvious. In interviews, he sometimes said he’d like to do a second solo album, and there are occasional Squire contributions in the Yes canon that would have made amazing solo album contributions (e.g. “Parallels” from GFTO, “Onward” from Tormato, “Open Your Eyes,” even as late as “Can you Imagine” from Magnification). I think Sherwood made it a mission to try to keep Squire productive, so I appreciate his efforts, but the Conspiracy material just wasn’t the same. But at least we got one perfect album out of Squire, and I agree that it is not only the best of the solo albums by the band members, but was actually better than some Yes albums, which will here go unnamed!
Thank you for this Remastered version. It's very important to maintain as much clarity as possible with the finest bands in the history of music. One of favourite songs ever written. We miss you CS.
That was so nice. God what a talent he was. Miss him, to realize there will be no more new Squire is so depressing. He was beyond being the greatest. He was really an artist in a class by himself.
For those who might not have already have known if there is anyone, Fish Out Of Water really makes you aware of the HUGE importance Chris was for YES ! FOOW is also probably one of the most powerful 4 song albums in history, his absence will always weigh heavy on my heart. A wound that just doesn't seem to heal😢
As a life long Yes fan and Chris Squire worshiper (as a bass player), I never heard this gorgeous song before. I got chills and felt a bit euphoric, like Yes and Brain Wilson had a baby. What a song! And I thought I heard a lot of Squire’s solo stuff!
Met Chris at art gallery celebrating Roger Dean's work. He signed by the fish on YES' TOTO album art in Roger's second book. Was so awestruck, I barely said a word, just 'Please sign this, Chris?' Best Music Moment for me.
This video is the true reason I know and love yes. Some time ago all I knew was Roundabout, because of the bass line, (I play the bass) and I’d tried to listen to the rest of Fragile but I could never really get into it. And then I saw this video pop up, and after ignoring it a couple times, I played it and loved it. So I decided to check out the rest of the album, and you can imagine how excited I was when I heard the transition from hold out your hand to this, I fell in love with the band and Chris Squire. Thank you!
This is one of the best Chris and Yes I love. First time I listen this song my friend cranked it in 1975 Rest In Peace Chris You will be in our memory always
I remember seeing this footage on the OGWT as if it were yesterday. And I'm 65. Got the album on pristine vinyl in a protective plastic sleeve. Inexplicably the poster inside, of the stain glass fish out of water, has inexplicably gone ,and for that I'm gutted.
This had to be one of the weirdest gigs these classical musicians ever did. Yeah, the kimono on a guy Squire’s size had to be something to behold… My only question is, where’d Chris find it? I’ve been to Japan a couple of times and never saw anyone over six feet tall! Great video of one of the most iconic bassist of his generation, thanks for sharing! RIP Chris Squire!
Well that was officially Jon’s job, everyone els had an instrument to play from start to finish on Yes songs, but, Chris was major contributor to the songs, with his wonderful harmonies.
(...No, it's not better to distort 4:3 to stretch it to fit 16:9. Get that idea out of your head. Not to single you out, we see it everywhere on RUclips.)
I like his voice. It worked well in Yes. Drums must have been dubbed. Bill doesn't match what I'm hearing and the playing is better than Bill. No obnoxious snare!
A song of its time, for its time? It is typical of the age and genre, but it lacks the...consequence that comes the gift of greater musical economy and utility such as are the hallmark of great popular song. Such songs work only within the scheme of an album that is through composed and designed to be listened to at a single sitting (as was once always the case), but a listener today, unprepared for its...meanderings, would likely be challenged to embrace its musical pretensions absent that context. I wonder, what came both before and after this song on the album. Where in the albums emotional 'arc' does it fall?
I was 15 when I bought this album in 1975. I still have it. I literally wore it out. He was so happy in this video. My favorite musician. I sure miss him. ♥
I still feel this way about you, Chris... ♥
I love everything about this , and Chris Squire... sooooo much. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
What a treat and to top it off with Bill Bruford on drums and Patrick Moraz on organ (stage left) is icing on the cake!
Simply put, there will never be another bass player like Chris Squire.
Best Rock Bassist Ever ! .... Full Stop .... RIP Chris ..
THAT BEAUTIFUL PISCES SOUL.
we miss you chris... we f***ing miss you.
You were the best. I miss your voice and especially your bass talent. Gone too soon. You were Yes. RIP.
He most definitely was YES and YES died with him..😢
his songs always have this sense of beautiful grandeur - brilliant
Chris,....a very musically gifted man. Thanks for the great music.......Rest in peace.
One of the best. Chris Squire's solo album was such a great achievement.
I would agree. It hold up better than most yes albums. the production was real.
I agree and that's why I own the original release on vinyl 🌴🌴
Ladies & Gentlemen, the great Chris Squire!
Beautiful and very very... Moving *. Thank you.... Chris..... With..... . ALL... of...... MY... ... Beating....... ... Heart*
Why do I adore this song so much????!!
Voice of an angel bass hand of a demon fish! A masterpiece of a orchestral pop song!
Sensational song by Chris from his powerful solo album. Lovely to watch this. Am in awe.
He was the greatest bass player ever to walk this planet ❤❤ ❤ ❤❤❤❤
Nonsense
I'm a 63 year old mediocre bass player it was he has always been my idol. Fly high Chris 🙏🙏🙏
I have my 4001 since the 70s because of him.
Why mediocre?, naaaaa
Don´t agree with you, let´s play together, Cris will be happy
I have a sneaking suspicion you are better than what you think. I'm glad Chris has inspired you.
Thankful for my dad raising me on classics like this
Remembering Chris Squire.
Defenetly a fish out of water.
And i may add John Wetton that i won't forget.
🤗❤️🤗
God bless you Chris!!!
Love Yes, Chris is my fav bassist…Love this song, it’s got Beach Boys written all over it.
What a beautiful track and that bass is nasty. Always a happy welcome return to this tune.
Chris Squire solo album Fish Out Of Water to me is the best solo album ever absolutely beautiful,soooo...missed man.❤😢
What a beautiful song.
Wow wot a song the very talented Chris Squire
When those solo albums were made I always thought how many more great yes album could have been created had they took the best songs from their solo albums
Pure genius I’d Chris Squire along with Jon Anderson ❤
This is so good, like the Beatles, shows the best of Yes, embodied by his vocals, which he took pride and executed so well, and made it a British song, who made rock music.
At the age of 66, I occasionally think about and even revise my personal list of ten greatest albums. “Fish Out of Water” has never left my top five in almost fifty years. It is truly the perfect mating of a great singer/bassist/songwriter with a wonderful orchestral arranger. Truly a perfect album. I wish CS had done more solo work during his period of greatest creativity.
I also wish he had done more solo work.
He was a much bigger part of Yes than even the fans gave him credit for and very responsible for the Yes sound.
Absolutely agree. This is a FANTASTIC and largely unknown album. It betters some Yes albums. Chris did some “solo” work much later on, in collaboration with Billy Sherwood, and it was garbage compared to this.
@@markdaniels7174 A fair amount of credit for “Fish” also has to go to Andrew Price Jackman for his brilliant arrangements and orchestrations. I don’t mean to sully his memory, but I think Chris’s substance abuse issues later in life drained a lot of his creativity. When you compare his writing and brilliant playing up through maybe “Drama” with his later contributions, his decline as a creative force in Yes is obvious. In interviews, he sometimes said he’d like to do a second solo album, and there are occasional Squire contributions in the Yes canon that would have made amazing solo album contributions (e.g. “Parallels” from GFTO, “Onward” from Tormato, “Open Your Eyes,” even as late as “Can you Imagine” from Magnification). I think Sherwood made it a mission to try to keep Squire productive, so I appreciate his efforts, but the Conspiracy material just wasn’t the same. But at least we got one perfect album out of Squire, and I agree that it is not only the best of the solo albums by the band members, but was actually better than some Yes albums, which will here go unnamed!
I wish he wouldn’t have died so early!
This is amazing. Like late 60s Beach Boys.
Thank you for this Remastered version. It's very important to maintain as much clarity as possible with the finest bands in the history of music. One of favourite songs ever written. We miss you CS.
That was so nice. God what a talent he was. Miss him, to realize there will be no more new Squire is so depressing. He was beyond being the greatest. He was really an artist in a class by himself.
Touching song man! Damn!
For those who might not have already have known if there is anyone, Fish Out Of Water really makes you aware of the HUGE importance Chris was for YES !
FOOW is also probably one of the most powerful 4 song albums in history, his absence will always weigh heavy on my heart. A wound that just doesn't seem to heal😢
a 5 min epic, well arranged.
Simply fantastic !!!!!
As a life long Yes fan and Chris Squire worshiper (as a bass player), I never heard this gorgeous song before. I got chills and felt a bit euphoric, like Yes and Brain Wilson had a baby. What a song! And I thought I heard a lot of Squire’s solo stuff!
I'm not worthy! Been a fan since '71.
Met Chris at art gallery celebrating Roger Dean's work. He signed by the fish on YES' TOTO album art in Roger's second book. Was so awestruck, I barely said a word, just 'Please sign this, Chris?' Best Music Moment for me.
The absolute best.
This video is the true reason I know and love yes. Some time ago all I knew was Roundabout, because of the bass line, (I play the bass) and I’d tried to listen to the rest of Fragile but I could never really get into it. And then I saw this video pop up, and after ignoring it a couple times, I played it and loved it. So I decided to check out the rest of the album, and you can imagine how excited I was when I heard the transition from hold out your hand to this, I fell in love with the band and Chris Squire. Thank you!
Wonderful!
And what a lovely flautist.
Watch your mouth.
Who is the flutist? It makes an angelic sound! 😍
@@janicepinheiro1785 The _flautist_ is probably Jimmy Hastings (he played on the album)
So beautiful. Thank you VERY much
Thank you
I like how Chris looks at the flutist during his solo. Proper showmanship there.
Gracias Easter Rhoads ❤❤
Hermoso tema tremendo bajista fue Chris Squire Pilar fundamental del grupo yes tremendo musico
Brilliant.
Чудный Крис, спи спокойно, мы тебя помним и любим!
I have begun to realize his genius ability on the Yes, Tales of topographic oceans album. I will never get tired of hearing that album.
Loved this album since the day it was released. Loved Chris with YES forever
One of a kind ❤
Beautiful song. But this is a mimed video.
It doesn't matter. Lovely to watch.
Chris Squire and Bill Bruford on the same stage!
Just glorious.
Greatest Ever
This is one of the best Chris and Yes I love. First time I listen this song my friend cranked it in 1975 Rest In Peace Chris You will be in our memory always
I remember seeing this footage on the OGWT as if it were yesterday. And I'm 65. Got the album on pristine vinyl in a protective plastic sleeve. Inexplicably the poster inside, of the stain glass fish out of water, has inexplicably gone ,and for that I'm gutted.
Also got this in original cover in a protective plastic sleeve and still got poster of fish.
Beautiful!
Wizard. Adore.
This had to be one of the weirdest gigs these classical musicians ever did. Yeah, the kimono on a guy Squire’s size had to be something to behold… My only question is, where’d Chris find it? I’ve been to Japan a couple of times and never saw anyone over six feet tall!
Great video of one of the most iconic bassist of his generation, thanks for sharing!
RIP Chris Squire!
Very good
Our House 🎶
Siempre con su Rickenbacker , este Chris !
tocando con Brufford y Moraz excelente
Genio!!!!
Genio...!!!!!!!!
Always wondered why he didn't sing more lead on yes albums.
Well that was officially Jon’s job, everyone els had an instrument to play from start to finish on Yes songs, but, Chris was major contributor to the songs, with his wonderful harmonies.
ABOUT YA !
Chris Squire best solo album from Yes members.
NO QUESTIONS !
Great stuff
Walking bass line! And Bill Bruford doing playback.
Miss you Chris you were a wonderful bassist & man. RIP Brother
Presumably whoever was in charge of the lighting for this video was duly fired.
Chris Squire wearing the Dashiki while lip synching.
Sublime !
fantastico
Beatles vibes.😊
New to me.
I so wish they had used the recording made with the actual video rather then the cut from the album
I rather doubt many of the musicians were actually playing anything here.
Bruford on drums. Moraz on piano?
Bruford Yes but not Moraz
Looks like Moraz on that left piano and he did play for Yes for a while..
@@charlesstuart8009 I apologize you are correct, Moraz is in the video
NP!
He did use Pat Moraz on "Fish out of water" 1975.
where is the complete video?
ENGLISH BASS PLAYERS ARE THE MOST MUSICAL
(...No, it's not better to distort 4:3 to stretch it to fit 16:9. Get that idea out of your head. Not to single you out, we see it everywhere on RUclips.)
Tutorial: come si deve suonare un basso elettrico.
Wonder where I can pick up a Boston Bruins tactical vest. 🤣
Bill Bruford and ･･･Patrick Moraz?
Seriously?! Really?
I can't say anything nice ......
Es Bill Bruford en la batería?
I believe so.
Obviously but not what you are hearing.
Sí
I like his voice. It worked well in Yes. Drums must have been dubbed. Bill doesn't match what I'm hearing and the playing is better than Bill. No obnoxious snare!
Bill played on the album, and you are hearing the album version of the song here. It may be out of sync, but that is oor Billy Boy.
The trouble with wearing a full kimono on your videos is people expect to see you in it when you're shopping at the grocers.
Too fuckin' funny!
A song of its time, for its time? It is typical of the age and genre, but it lacks the...consequence that comes the gift of greater musical economy and utility such as are the hallmark of great popular song. Such songs work only within the scheme of an album that is through composed and designed to be listened to at a single sitting (as was once always the case), but a listener today, unprepared for its...meanderings, would likely be challenged to embrace its musical pretensions absent that context. I wonder, what came both before and after this song on the album. Where in the albums emotional 'arc' does it fall?
Bruford’s wearing a B on his chest for Bill
He always does! His egotistical trademark.
@@vintagemxer9165😂 what is the attitude here?
That's an awful lot of music for a bass player!
Nice solo album by Chris but this song kinda sucked.
Kinda sucked.... I take it you're not a literary person.
No I Ain't , Einstein. @@bazbarrett8103
Он выглядит абсолютно счастливым
Great player but apart from the really early days... ridiculous stage wear.
Brilliant.