I saw YES perform on three different occasions and the experience brought my emotions to such heights I took would cry tears of joy feeling completely overwhelmed with positivity. They were very special.
Back in the 70’s we saw Yes for YesSongs, Tales of, Going for the One, Tormato, and last saw them in the 90s/2000s (?) with Trever on guitar. Rick was always the best- they all meshed, even with different people, but when Rick was there they shined like no other band.
What a beautiful tribute Rick to a former band mate Alan White a very talented drummer. The backbone of Yes for many years, with Chris Squire the bass player. A phonomal rhythm section that had amazing success for many years. Sadly no more, but their legacy will live on for many years too come. We'll done Rick 👍👍👍👏👏👏.
Alan would love that you couldn’t share those memories before Gigi and the kids! Beautiful tribute Rick... the piano piece was so bittersweet 💔 it was a beautiful thing getting to share a part of life in Seattle with an amazing music family-- Alan and Gigi were so much fun together and Alan will be so missed RIP Alan and thanks again Rick
Lovely tribute, Rick. As a drummer, I always loved his work. He was especially great on Awaken - he absolutely nailed what the song needed - one of my favourites. We’ve lost one hell of a rhythm section.
Wherever he is, Alan White surely heard this beautiful tribute. Outstanding job, as always, Mr. Wakeman. 🎹 R. I. P. Mr. White. 🥁 Say hi to Mr. Squire for us.
RIP Alan. Rick's playing is so incredibly clean. His left hand patterns are not simple by any means, and the way he interlocks with the right is highly original.
My condolences on the loss of our friend Alan. Having followed you Rick since the early days, and still I turn to your music for comfort in difficult times, it is so fitting to have "And You and I" as a closing tribute to Alan. Thank You Rick for the class and style you've always shown, far from the norm of today.
Beautiful and funny tribute. I once met Alan after a SYN concert in a small club. He could not have been nicer. He put his arm around me, because the club was loud, and answered all my questions. I did my best Chris Farley impression of a fan as I told him he was my favorite drummer and how amazing his work has been. Thanks for a lifetime of great, truly great music.
Nice to hear this, Alan gave a much more "airy" sound to Yes, even if Bill is a fantastic drummer, Alan gave the Yes sound I love. Great honour to your friend. May he listen to this from the sky and thinking...great Rick...but it could do well with some drums as well.
I'd let this go because of the sprit it's intended in, but "airy"? He gave the band more thump than Bill who was the lighter touch. Anyway, cheers and RIP to Alan.
@@colinburroughs9871 Well, I speaks of the overall sound of Yes and the change he made when he joined in Yes, not the actual kick on the drums. Maybe it was his harder touch that made it, but when I listen to Yes before and after Alan joined its that change in sound. Cheers mate.
@@iTautra I think I understand what you mean by "airy". I totally agree with @Colin Burroughs that Alan had more of a thump, while Bill had the lighter touch. But Bill was also what I would call a "busier jazz" drummer, doing things like inserting upbeats at weird places, whereas Alan was more likely to sit back and let the rest of the music breathe.
@@7piecebucket Yes, I think you're into something there. I have never reflected over what caused it changed with Alan, only that I felt the sound became more open. Jazzy players often fills inn more and have a more complex progression compared to many, Alan leaned more toward rock. I have done any analysis of this and will not do it either, I trust my ears pretty well, and I says like some famous said many years ago: "I know what I like, and I like what I know." Thanks for the reply.
As usual, a lovely piano rendition of a classic tune by Rick, dedicated to Alan White. If we ourselves live long enough, we experience the departure of friends and family. It is merely a passing of time. Life is not so much an endurance race as it is a blessing to have been alive for whatever time we are given on this earth. Time, can often seem unfair, but it halts for no one. Regardless of how special or precious. We all realize this, as we experience it. Rest in peace Alan. And, thank you Rick, for your heartfelt levity, although you have lost a dear, musical brother. God bless everyone. Enjoy life. PEACE.
@@mickxymic9514 Seeing them live with Firebird Suite playing the recording in the background and by the end of "The Suite,"' they were playing it Live moving into Roundabout.
I always loved the drums on Instant Karma. Thought it was Ringo until I found out it was Alan a few years later. We will miss him. Hope we all make it to the great YES reunion in the Big Sky!
Bravo Rick 👏👏👏. What a beautiful and inspiring composition; I can envision YES playing it. Thank you for the glimpse of your heart for your bandmate. What a profoundly special relationship you had. I am deeply moved. Thank you.
Rock royalty bringing a tear to the eye with this fitting tribute to Alan and a beautiful fluid and moving version of And you and I…Rick, you are the master and one of a kind ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lovely arrangement of And You And I.I have never heard it played so well.Rick is so good at adding twiddly bits to a song!And lovely words too.Just the right combination of anecdote,remembrance and sincerity.
It's tough for one to watch legends say farewell to their legendary friends, and bandmates...esp. when those legends have provided the bulk of one's life's soundtrack. Great playing and tribute, Rick.
Alan was so great in concert and he will be missed. Rick always has such a great sense of humor!❤😢 Wow you played my favorite tune and reminds me of my late wife Rebecca who died many years ago at a young age. This brought tears to my eyes!😢
Wow, beautiful....brought my heart up into my throat!! A favorite Yessongs of mine, was just listening to it last week... Met Alan at a couple of meet n greets -- very affable guy, made you feel appreciated as a fan! (Howe did not -- arse!) Met Oliver Wakeman also... Like his father, the apple does not fall far from the tree... Saw Yessongs in '75 or 76, changed my life...Chris's playing made me want to play bass, and eventually buy a RIC or two... Have read Rick's two books, both wonderfully funny... Own some of Rick's works outside of Yes, beautiful solo piano work! An incredibly talented man... This was a fitting tribute, I'm sure reflecting the fun in the relationship between the two men!!
As much as one can love another, I do love you, sir. You and your band have given me such happiness, and your music will be forever. I am truly a lucky man to have been alive to witness the phenomenon of Yes. Rather than mourn the loss of a friend and talent, I will choose to remember the joy of the music. RIP Alan, thanks for everything. And Mr Wakeman, sir, thank you for such a wonderful tribute.
I met Alan back 2002 he was a kind soul and I had a great conversation with him he loved his wife and kids and he loved yes I'll never will forget you Alan thanks for the talk❤❤❤❤❤
God bless you, desr Rick Eakeman. It is really beautiful. So much energy and emotion in your heart to performance this incredible piece of music.l in such a memorable way. Thank you! RIP, Allan White+.
Good Lord! Listening to Rick playing and drinking a glass of good red wine! What else can I ask for? Allan, rest in peace, as Chris too may rest in peace. We missed you...
As a 10-year-old coming to Australia by sea in 1970 it was Alan's drumming that made instant Karma my favourite song on the ship's jukebox, a lot of my sixpences were spent listening to that. Just listened to Doug Helvering listening to The Ancients, what a phenomenal piece of percussion (not to mention keyboards etc) and on his first album with Yes. Then the madness of Relayer, a baptism of fire.
@Rick wakeman Oh yes indeed good sir! First with Yes. I bought Fragile in 1972 and kept on buying Yes albums because they were so entrancing. Then the Six Wives of Henry the VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Your style and incredible sounds influenced me to play organ and synthesizer. I have been quite impressed with your videos on RUclips as well. I saw Yes live in '75 but was disappointed that you were not there! Patrick Moraz was good, but I wanted to see the master. Oh well. Cheers!
@Rick wakeman Yes I understand. Wow your personal email. Cool. I hope you don't get swamped with unwanted emails since this is RUclips. I will enter it into my contacts and send you an email so we can establish communication.
I have heard "And You and I" about 1000 times. This time I cried. Bless you Rick, and godspeed Alan.
You can feel it in Rick's touch that he felt massive love and respect for Alan while playing it.
I saw YES perform on three different occasions and the experience brought my emotions to such heights I took would cry tears of joy feeling completely overwhelmed with positivity. They were very special.
I did too.
Back in the 70’s we saw Yes for YesSongs, Tales of, Going for the One, Tormato, and last saw them in the 90s/2000s (?) with Trever on guitar. Rick was always the best- they all meshed, even with different people, but when Rick was there they shined like no other band.
Whether it's with music or comedy, Rick Wakeman never lets you down.
I just love him. Wish I could just give him a hug.
hahaha i love your name!!!
YA DAMN RIGHT ABOUT THAT...😁✌️🍻
agree 100%
Yeah but McCartney as Viv was funnier
Alan was a fantastic drummer…he will be missed along with his buddy Chris Squire…..Rick beautiful tribute for Alan🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful tribute Rick to a former band mate Alan White a very talented drummer. The backbone of Yes for many years, with Chris Squire the bass player. A phonomal rhythm section that had amazing success for many years. Sadly no more, but their legacy will live on for many years too come. We'll done Rick 👍👍👍👏👏👏.
Alan would love that you couldn’t share those memories before Gigi and the kids! Beautiful tribute Rick... the piano piece was so bittersweet 💔 it was a beautiful thing getting to share a part of life in Seattle with an amazing music family-- Alan and Gigi were so much fun together and Alan will be so missed RIP Alan and thanks again Rick
Rick Wakeman is a good egg, always has been.
No better tribute to Alan than this. Thanks Rick for share it to us. Both of you "are" great. Your kind of people never dies.
I love rick wakeman.
Legends never die. RIP. Alan played the drums because he loved the music. Not the fame. Not the adoration. The music.
well said sir
couldn't put it better
Lovely tribute, Rick. As a drummer, I always loved his work. He was especially great on Awaken - he absolutely nailed what the song needed - one of my favourites.
We’ve lost one hell of a rhythm section.
Great Man...
Yes, Awaken is beautiful
And Yes, we miss this team of musicians so tightly fit together…Alan And Chris!! And on another Truly great album from Rick’s ‘Criminal Record’ !!
Having met both Rick & Alan, I can testify they were both extremely friendly and true gentlemen. Chris and Alan are now Heavens finest rhythm section.
Same as me, met the pair and I can say the same things as you. I also met Chris, he was a bit harsher but, hey, he was Chris Squire...
Such a tasteful digest of CTTE...damn we're losing our favorites far too quickly. 😢
Wherever he is, Alan White surely heard this beautiful tribute. Outstanding job, as always, Mr. Wakeman. 🎹
R. I. P. Mr. White. 🥁 Say hi to Mr. Squire for us.
What a lovely rendition of and you and I.
RIP Alan. Rick's playing is so incredibly clean. His left hand patterns are not simple by any means, and the way he interlocks with the right is highly original.
My condolences on the loss of our friend Alan. Having followed you Rick since the early days, and still I turn to your music for comfort in difficult times, it is so fitting to have "And You and I" as a closing tribute to Alan.
Thank You Rick for the class and style you've always shown, far from the norm of today.
I didn't recognize it until you said that.
Beautiful rendition! Thank you Rick. A 50 year fan
Time...silent thief of youth.
Thanks to Alan and Rick for helping make some of the greatest music ever.
Long live Alan white !!
agree 100%
You just know Alan and Chris are jamming together in Heaven.
Awesome tribute. We all mis Allen & Chris Your a world class musician Rick and can put a smile in the World . 🌎 Thank you.
A smile and a tear or two.😢😊
A wonderful tribute to Alan from a true musical genius. Nice. 👍👍👍
That piano piece is a fine beautiful tribute. ❤
Beautiful!! Nobody like Rick. Great tribute to Alan.
Beautiful and funny tribute. I once met Alan after a SYN concert in a small club. He could not have been nicer. He put his arm around me, because the club was loud, and answered all my questions. I did my best Chris Farley impression of a fan as I told him he was my favorite drummer and how amazing his work has been. Thanks for a lifetime of great, truly great music.
Nice to hear this, Alan gave a much more "airy" sound to Yes, even if Bill is a fantastic drummer, Alan gave the Yes sound I love. Great honour to your friend. May he listen to this from the sky and thinking...great Rick...but it could do well with some drums as well.
I'd let this go because of the sprit it's intended in, but "airy"? He gave the band more thump than Bill who was the lighter touch. Anyway, cheers and RIP to Alan.
@@colinburroughs9871 Well, I speaks of the overall sound of Yes and the change he made when he joined in Yes, not the actual kick on the drums. Maybe it was his harder touch that made it, but when I listen to Yes before and after Alan joined its that change in sound. Cheers mate.
@@iTautra I think I understand what you mean by "airy". I totally agree with @Colin Burroughs that Alan had more of a thump, while Bill had the lighter touch. But Bill was also what I would call a "busier jazz" drummer, doing things like inserting upbeats at weird places, whereas Alan was more likely to sit back and let the rest of the music breathe.
@@7piecebucket Yes, I think you're into something there. I have never reflected over what caused it changed with Alan, only that I felt the sound became more open. Jazzy players often fills inn more and have a more complex progression compared to many, Alan leaned more toward rock. I have done any analysis of this and will not do it either, I trust my ears pretty well, and I says like some famous said many years ago: "I know what I like, and I like what I know." Thanks for the reply.
You can feel the memories flowing through Rick's fingers. My favorite Yes song and a superb send off for Alan!
Absolutely wonderful, Mr. Wakeman
As usual, a lovely piano rendition of a classic tune by Rick, dedicated to Alan White.
If we ourselves live long enough, we experience the departure of friends and family. It is merely a passing of time. Life is not so much an endurance race as it is a blessing to have been alive for whatever time we are given on this earth. Time, can often seem unfair, but it halts for no one. Regardless of how special or precious. We all realize this, as we experience it. Rest in peace Alan. And, thank you Rick, for your heartfelt levity, although you have lost a dear, musical brother. God bless everyone. Enjoy life. PEACE.
😢❤😊Beautiful Almost 7 Minutes ❤❤❤with Rick and Alan🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤......Thanks Forever Both of You❤❤❤❤........From Los Cabos México 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉........YES!!❤
Beautiful tribute Rick, I'm sure St.Peter will recognise Alan's timing as he knocks on the pearly gates (of delirium) and welcome him in.
Beautiful tribute to a friend. Brought a tear to me eye.
Thank you Rick. R.I.P. Alan. You and Chris are SO missed my friends. May you both jam on The Ultimate Stage FOREVER❗⚘⚘
I saw Alan and Rick play with YES one day (actually more than once) so satisfied I saw them play. RIP Alan and Chris...
There was something about seeing them live which could never be recreated in any recording. It was always truly wonderful.
@@mickxymic9514 That's what I liked about YES was that their live concerts were as close to the edge as their studio albums
🥸 i like cigars
and i like yes 🎶
@@mickxymic9514 Seeing them live with Firebird Suite playing the recording in the background and by the end of "The Suite,"' they were playing it Live moving into Roundabout.
This man is a magician. Beautiful music, beautiful scenario.....
I love Rick ..God bless Rick and Alan ..👍💯❤️🙏
Gates of Delerium highlights Alan's immense skill, RIP.
Ritual in Yesshows live version. That drum line gives me chills every single time I listen to it
Alan rips on Gates of Delirium, but also on Sound Chaser as well.
Rick Wakemam, my hero since 1974. Thanks !
Truly an awesome gift Rick has
Absolutely Brilliant...💯💯💯💯💯 I'm sure Alan White would definitely appreciate this wonderful performance of And You And I....
@Lan was superb 😵💫Ahhhhhhh . Dad gumit ... An Original for surrrrrre ... RIP. ❤️
Always Great Rick!... Peace to your soul Alan... You are part of
my youth and my life, I admire you!❤
I always loved the drums on Instant Karma. Thought it was Ringo until I found out it was Alan a few years later. We will miss him. Hope we all make it to the great YES reunion in the Big Sky!
Bravo Rick 👏👏👏. What a beautiful and inspiring composition; I can envision YES playing it.
Thank you for the glimpse of your heart for your bandmate. What a profoundly special relationship you had. I am deeply moved. Thank you.
Wonderful! Great song and an amazing performance by Rick in his tribute to Alan!
Thanks, Mr. Wakeman, forno mmuch joy you have been bringing to my heart through your music. God bless you deeply.
Rock royalty bringing a tear to the eye with this fitting tribute to Alan and a beautiful fluid and moving version of And you and I…Rick, you are the master and one of a kind ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I cannot get enough of "You and I". So beautiful, a glimpse of hope, peace and Joy.
Beautiful tribute from one great to another. Rick, what a great human being you are
Thank you, Rick. Someday, we’ll all be called over the valleys of endless seas. What a grand reunion😊
So sad to lose a friend. He sure had one hell-of-a-ride though!😃
Play On🎶🎹🎹🎶🎶
"And You & I' as a solo piano tribute is just so sublime. Thank you, Mr. Wakeman. RIP, Alan White..
My favorite YES composition. Exquisite. Thank you, Rick.
It is exquisite and so original, a musical genre unto itself.
Their most beautifully exquisite tune indeed!!!
Thank you, Mr. Wakeman, sir 😊
Lovely arrangement of And You And I.I have never heard it played so well.Rick is so good at adding twiddly bits to a song!And lovely words too.Just the right combination of anecdote,remembrance and sincerity.
Beautiful tribute, Rick. 🎶❤️🎶
It's tough for one to watch legends say farewell to their legendary friends, and bandmates...esp. when those legends have provided the bulk of one's life's soundtrack. Great playing and tribute, Rick.
I'm not crying, you're crying...❤
RIP Alan White, beautiful Wakeman as usual.
What a wonderful tribute to Alan. Thank you.
Alan was so great in concert and he will be missed. Rick always has such a great sense of humor!❤😢 Wow you played my favorite tune and reminds me of my late wife Rebecca who died many years ago at a young age. This brought tears to my eyes!😢
Rick master of all keyboards, nice tribute to Alan White Rip 🙏🖤
Bravo!!
Wow, beautiful....brought my heart up into my throat!!
A favorite Yessongs of mine, was just listening to it last week...
Met Alan at a couple of meet n greets -- very affable guy, made you feel appreciated as a fan! (Howe did not -- arse!)
Met Oliver Wakeman also... Like his father, the apple does not fall far from the tree...
Saw Yessongs in '75 or 76, changed my life...Chris's playing made me want to play bass, and eventually buy a RIC or two...
Have read Rick's two books, both wonderfully funny... Own some of Rick's works outside of Yes, beautiful solo piano work! An incredibly talented man...
This was a fitting tribute, I'm sure reflecting the fun in the relationship between the two men!!
Great and loving tribute to the great Alan White. Thanks, Rick for sharing your talent and your feelings with us.
That was beautiful! 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Alan was so underrated as a drummer. He was my favorite Yes drummer and I loved him in Plastic Ono Band. RIP
Saw Allan 36 times, the greatest show on earth. God bless Rick. 🙏
💜Oh Man ..was this GOOD !!! almost teary eyed....
A Great drummer, god bles him, thanks Rick.🙏🙏🙏🙏
As much as one can love another, I do love you, sir. You and your band have given me such happiness, and your music will be forever. I am truly a lucky man to have been alive to witness the phenomenon of Yes. Rather than mourn the loss of a friend and talent, I will choose to remember the joy of the music. RIP Alan, thanks for everything. And Mr Wakeman, sir, thank you for such a wonderful tribute.
Truly a piece to guide you onwards to heaven..Thank you Rick x
I’d love to spend a few hours hanging out with Rick Wakeman.
A drummer who "sticks out". That's a good pun Rick. Ha ha. Rest in peace Alan. If YES plays in heaven, I am going to request a concert.
Love, laughter and beauty. Thanks for sharing your great gift and talent.
Love your tribute Mr Wakeman to your dear friend. much respect , health and happiness
I met Alan back 2002 he was a kind soul and I had a great conversation with him he loved his wife and kids and he loved yes I'll never will forget you Alan thanks for the talk❤❤❤❤❤
Lovely tribute Rick, Alan was a brilliant drummer, he is in heaven now with Chris and Peter
Beautiful tribute, and beautiful performance. 🙏
Wow. I am at a loss for words. I was extremely moved by this. Thank you Rick for sharing this with all of us. Wow...
Amazing drummer and tribute, RIP Alan White,you will always be great
Holey Moley Rick!
That song is BEAUTIFUL!
RIP Alan
I could listen to Rick's piano mastery for centuries...
Beautiful perfect I'm sure Alan is dancing wherever he is.
Beautiful Sir Rick, what beautiful people you are%X
Beautiful version of and you and i. Alan was the best.
God bless you, desr Rick Eakeman. It is really beautiful. So much energy and emotion in your heart to performance this incredible piece of music.l in such a memorable way. Thank you! RIP, Allan White+.
Good Lord! Listening to Rick playing and drinking a glass of good red wine! What else can I ask for? Allan, rest in peace, as Chris too may rest in peace. We missed you...
Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song Rick. Lovely tribute to a fantastic drummer. RIP Alan
Beautiful Rick.
Bravo, Maestro Wakeman, Beautiful!
This is why I LOVE Rick Wakeman, aside from all else. Beautiful Human RIP Dear Alan. ❤
BOTH of you are wonderful people. Thank you both (et al of Yes) for everything you've given to me with your music.
Beautiful version of the iconic And you and I . God bless you Rick , and RIP , Alan !
As a 10-year-old coming to Australia by sea in 1970 it was Alan's drumming that made instant Karma my favourite song on the ship's jukebox, a lot of my sixpences were spent listening to that. Just listened to Doug Helvering listening to The Ancients, what a phenomenal piece of percussion (not to mention keyboards etc) and on his first album with Yes. Then the madness of Relayer, a baptism of fire.
Beautiful, just beautiful!
Rip mate you've done your job. And left us with great memories
深い感動に包まれました。最高の演奏です。言葉に言い表せません
Classy eulogy from a straight up mensch... beautifully stated. Alan was unique and a pivotal part of the Yes story. R.I.P.
His right foot was melded with Chris' right hand immaculately, every single time I listen to them live, that's always there.
This 60 year old was laughing and crying at the same time! Much love to Mr. Wakemen for his/our loss, Peace from Detroit MI.
Thanks for this Rick Wakeman. Beautifully said, beautifully played. A great drummer we will miss. RIP Alan White.
@Rick wakeman You are quite welcome. I think you are a great musician, and a gentleman as well. Wishing all good things for you!
@Rick wakeman Oh yes indeed good sir! First with Yes. I bought Fragile in 1972 and kept on buying Yes albums because they were so entrancing. Then the Six Wives of Henry the VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Your style and incredible sounds influenced me to play organ and synthesizer. I have been quite impressed with your videos on RUclips as well. I saw Yes live in '75 but was disappointed that you were not there! Patrick Moraz was good, but I wanted to see the master. Oh well. Cheers!
@Rick wakeman Yes I understand. Wow your personal email. Cool. I hope you don't get swamped with unwanted emails since this is RUclips. I will enter it into my contacts and send you an email so we can establish communication.
Beautiful tribute...God Bless Alan and Rick!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, AND A FITTING TRIBUTE TO ALAN 💔
Simply Beautiful
Thanks so much for share, we love Alan too. We miss him. Great tribute. My condolencies.