Huge Yeas fan and every time I want to dismiss a 20-something as a baby (which they are) I remember all my favorite music was mostly performed by kids in their early 20’s.
I take it you never heard of a Moog Synthesizer? Mellotron? Echoplex? Flanger effect? Oh, there were LOTS of effects that were used, back in the day. And if they'd had auto tune and pitch correction, they would have used it. It can be used to distort vocals and create interesting sound effects.
It’s amazing that 50+ years later we who were profoundly moved by this song can look via this reaction to realize that we all had the same stank face look of amazement at what we were experiencing. Touché reaction
The first time I heard YES it was "Heart of the Sunrise" on my first acid trip. Fortunately I have a musical background and understood "variations on a theme" as a musical concept...that was a trip I'll never forget.
Was thinking exactly the same thing. For me, many classic classic rock songs have lost their energy simply bc they've been overplayed. But when you see someone experiencing them for the first time it brings that original wonder back. Also enjoy how much he appreciates and picks up many of the elements of the songs; clearly has a good ear.
Imagine Rush hearing this for the first time and then turning into RUSH! Huge influence on Geddy, Neil and Alex! Rush inducted Yes into the RR hall of Fame!!
@@ErizotDread I saw an interview with Chris where he said he had a bit of a unique playing style - he had his thumb stick out a bit beyond the pick so that he'd hit the string twice, a fraction of a second apart.
Can you believe this was made in 1971?! Unbelievably early for the talent and progression, it could be anywhere in the 80s and 90s and people would believe it. So ahead of its time, so masterfully talented
It makes my heart happy the younger generation can still appreciate "old" music. People my age are blessed to have been alive during that era of music. It'll never be replicated.
Yours Is No Disgrace, Starship Trooper, Heart of the Sunrise...and only then Close to the Edge (the whole album)...or just start with The Yes Album and work your way through, lol!
What's wrong with all of you people? Why does no-one ever, _ever_ recommend their masterpiece, the jewel in the crown, their version of the Simon & Garfunkel song "America"?
@@noneofyourbeeswax01 Agreed, Beeswax, the Yes version of "America" is excellent! I also love the version done by Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, a.k.a. the band America--- it's also really sweet!
I love watching young people’s minds open to this great music from 1972. This is music I grew up with . I was one of the few in Middle America listening to Yes.
Just "Close your eyes and listen." As most of us Yes fans well know, Yes music requires the listener to immerse themselves, within the privacy of one's own head, and with repeated listenings; therefore to allow the music to carry you on a journey within one's own soul. With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)
'Yes', when they recorded this, was almost the definition of a 'Supergroup'. Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Bill Bruford (drums), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), Chris Squire (bass). To think this was recorded in 1971 is quite remarkable.
Prog from early 70s. Best band ever IMHO. Starship Trooper Heart Of The Sunrise Close To The Edge Yours Is No Disgrace Yes. So positive. Their music does do great things with your mind and soul. Epic in concert. I’ve only missed a tour once since 1975, and only because I was hosting another show. I’m so glad you liked it Mollyboy. I know I bugged the shit out of you for YES, but worth it, right?
I just saw Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks a few weeks ago. They played all of the above and more. I've seen Yes a few times, in various configurations. The thing about The Band Geeks is that all the members are younger (30s - 40s), all play with album accuracy, and are *tight* and energetic. Jon Anderson is now 80 (today is his birthday per Wikipedia, 79 when I saw him). On the first song, the first minute was a little scratchy, and I thought "oh no". But then his voice clicked. And for the rest of the concert, he was strong, pitch-perfect, and dead-on-balls accurate on the lyrics. The old guys from Yes are still around and playing, but without Jon Anderson & Chris Squire (Chris had the perfect voice to back up Jon Anderson), well, Jon + The Band Geeks will scratch that itch for as long as Jon can pull it off.
Close to the Edge is the Pinnacle of Progressive Rock. You may want to work your way up to that one. You have to react to a live version of any of their songs so you can see all the keyboards that Rick Wakeman plays.
@@stevehughes7467 In 2018 I got to see Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, and Rick Wakeman (ARW) and it was a great show. I never got to see them back in the 70s, so I felt blessed to get to see those three, especially Wakeman. It was an amazing show! I love Wakeman’s solo album, “The Six Wives of Henry VIII.” It really demonstrates his virtuosity.
Welcome to the first of a thousand listens to this song. It NEVER gets old. The musicality, talent and originality of Yes can't be overstated. I saw them live in 1979. I wish I could remember it better. 😉 Listen to every album, it will blow your mind.
You just made thousands of middle-aged music fanatics across the globe VERY happy! So glad you liked it - enjoy getting to know some of the most inventive, skilled musicians you’ll ever hear. P.S. Look up the live version that they performed at their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, minus the late, great Chris Squire on bass. Geddy Lee of Rush filled in for his childhood hero, grinning ear to ear the whole time!
YES album on the stereo put on the headphones, 🎧 and be prepared to loose yourself in time😂 it's an eargasm, you can never get enough, they have many great album's. ✌️Peace ☮️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary 😅
If you love this sort of music, check out Emmerson, Lake & Palmer - fanfare for the common man, the video to it will explain some of what you've just heard. Keep up the great work my friend. 🇬🇧
The best part about the 70’s was they weren’t afraid to experiment with different sounds and instruments! They didn’t stick to any certain blueprint! Bands like SuperTramp, Chicago, Yes, ELO and Emerson Lake and Palmer! Some of the best music you’ll ever hear was made in the 70’s! I wish I would have been as open minded as you are when I was your age. I didn’t discover this stuff till I was in my 40’s!! Keep exploring young man! You won’t be disappointed!
You said it!! There is SO much going on in this song. And it has a symphonic approach with so many movements, one amazing line leading into another. I'll bet I've listened to this more than 150 times and still marvel at how much is happening in each and every measure. I also think this might have the very best B3 organ solo of all time!! Always a pleasure - thank You MollyBoy
Released in 1971, this song did indeed get played on FM radio in the States (as well as often in my house, since my older sister had the album). Songs of this length were part of what was known as "Album Oriented Rock" in the States, meaning FM stations weren't afraid to play the longer songs on an album because they didn't stick to the 3-3 1/2 minute "rule" of typical pop songs that AM radio played.
Just LOVE your reactions Molly Boy! We heard long songs and progressive music like this all the time and thought nothing of it, taking it for granted. FM radio was so amazingly good in the 70s and 80s bringing us new bands all the time. Deejays were highly knowledgable about the bands/music and added a lot of background info so we learned alot about the musicians. Never thought we'd lose that aesthetic but we did.
Of course, Yes also put out a cut-down radio-format shorter version for AM radio and it got airplay too. But everyone who had heard the full version knew it was the way it should be.
This can be so ethereal at times, and then when it rocks, it just rocks so hard and yet it's still funky underneath. Everything about this was ahead of its time in some way, or at least really jamming on the time in a unique new way of combining things.
YES the greatest show on earth. Been dancing to Roundabout for 53yrs. MollyBoy you brought tears of joy to this old soul. The church organ will come, but first, a song called Yours Is No Disgrace or I've Seen All Good People would be excellent. Enjoy the YES journey ✨️🎶👑🎶✨️
Just getting started, but oh yeah, this was on the radio a LOT as we had FM rock radio coming on in the early to mid 70s, which allowed for better fidelity over long distances, and definitely longer playing formats for songs. And the sound quality was so much better. It really was a miracle at the time. It never would have been played on AM radio, I don't think? But maybe in a particular locality or something it might have been.
Your faces are priceless! I’m so happy watching you listen to all the amazing music I grew up with. I feel like I’m hearing it for the first time again!!! Thank you 😊
Your perceptions are right. You are beginning to peek into the highest plains of rock music. If you spend time at this altitude, you will quickly find more treasure. Eventually, you will reach several summits.
Bill Bruford the genius drummer underlying the work of all the other genius musicians. This song in the hands of lesser musicians would have been a garbled mess!
Welcome to Progressive Rock. Just continue exploring it. And there's a lot more to explore when you like this song. The journey will never end and you'll love it.
Time for some KING CRIMSON now!!! Top recommendations are Starless, 21st Century Schizoid Man, and Frame By Frame. Each one is from a different era or lineup
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout their history, during which 20 musicians have been full-time members. The song Roundabout and the album, "Fragile" it was on was released in 1971. Members of the band that played on the album and this song were: Jon Anderson>lead vocal; Bill Bruford>drums and percussion. Back up vocals; Chris Squire>Bass player. back up vocals; Rick Wakeman>Keyboards.Organ.Piano. Steve Howe>lead electric guitar player. Acoustic guitar.Back up vocals.
Molly.... The first time I heard YES in the early 70's, I knew I heard pure greatness. I have loved them ever since. It makes me so happy to see you react to this, the way I did. Enjoy the ride, it will change your life.
This album was released when I was 10 years old. For Christmas that year one of my older brothers bought this and a couple of other albums. My first albums(before this I only had 45’s)He sat me down and showed me how to hand these albums with respect. He also gave me blank cassettes, showed how to record the music and told me never ever play the records when friends were over. (That’s how records get scratches). Records should only be listened to when you’re home alone. Respect to my brother and the the love of music.
This song was put out in 1971 when I was 11 and I just fell in love with it when I first heard it on my brother's turn table. This song is just epic in my opinion with a great sound and great track from an awesome album.
YES!! Finally. I have been waiting for this. Great song to introduce the band to you. One caution Don't get caught up in the lyrics. John Anderson plays his voice as an instrument, so there are times when it's profoundly poetic or romantic, but it's all in service to the tone of his voice. As a huge fan of both you and Yes, I think the proper next song should probably be 'Starship Trooper' or 'And you and I'. Eventually you will ultimately get to 'Close to the edge', but I don't think you're quite ready for that one yet.
I love Yes and there is a huge catalog of fantastic music. I would wait a bit before Close to the Edge and avoid Closer to a Lonely Heart. I think it is radio bullsh*t. There is a whole world of Yes !
Now it would never be played on corporate radio. But back in the 70s, the days of broadcast concerts, full album sides, etc., this song got regular, uncut FM Radio airplay. Ah! Those were the days! 😊
I still hear it on my local ISUCK radio station - when I'm working someplace that the station is on. I listen to the one independent rock station left in this area, and they def play this too.
@@bluesdog645 No I'm not sure bc the only time I hear that station is if someone else is playing it. Otherwise I listen to the local channels. I got a classic rock and an oldies station that aren't part of the monopoly monstrosity.
I was in high school in 1972 when I saw Yes in concert with the Eagles as their warm up band. Roundabout live-still remember Rick Wakeman up in his keyboard fortress😀
You can't believe how much I'm smiling ear to ear just watching you enjoy this and seeing that you're really digging this first song and introduction to this group it's such a deep journey you can take they have a lot of content I'm looking forward to enjoying it all with you
Used to hear this and Led Zeppelin and The Who etc. all on Top 40 hit radio! Right alongside Neil Diamond and Tony Orlando and Cher etc. It was a different time in popular music.
Welcome to the JAM SESSION... I am so fucking lucky to grow up in the 70s, 80s, then get to be in my twenties for the 90s..... There us so much great music. I am 58 and still finding new amazing bands!
The meme is from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure "to be continued." The anime has a ton of references to classic rock music and bands. The main villain in the first parts is named Dio after well, Dio, and later in the series, there's someone with the ability called Holy Diver.
Cars, Robert(R) E. O. Speedwagon, Santana= Characters some of them at least. Beach Boys, Sticky Fingers, talking Heads, Vanilla ice, Red Hot Chili peppers, Killer Queen, November Rain. all names used lol
70's. They absolutely did play this on the radio, & I remember exactly where I was when I heard it the first time. It was like nothing else at that time. Mind blown
This fired up automatically when I walked away from my phone and I've already watched it and listened to it but it was so enjoyable I'm doing it a third time
as I approach my 60th birthdayI I wish I could hear all the songs you listen to for the first time again, I’m enjoying taking your musical awakening journey with you my friend You’re doing a great job brother keep at it
Excellent and appropriate reaction! When I was a teen in the 80s, reading "Keyboard"or "Keyboard Player" magazine - They referred to Rik Wakeman's organ solo as " ...sharp enough to cut through an orange..." or very similar. The song and that organ section hold up still, very well today.
I have never been so excited to see one of your reactions. I see I'm not the only one here who has been waiting for you to experience the magic of Yes.
I've been waiting, too! I did a little happy dance when I saw it. And I love how he says all the different decades were so great. I think there are 1970s brothers and sisters here who have a lot to teach him. 😊 We will be gentle.
Yes! One of the best progressive rock bands in history. Jon Anderson and Steve Howe wrote this in 1971 when they were 27 years and 23 years old respectively. Their live performances are perfect; sound like the studio recordings. Genius. A long and winding rabbit hole. Many, many hits.
This is one of the masterpieces of Rock n Roll. If aliens were to land tomorrow and asked you to give them one great song or they'll destroy the planet, this is the song you give them!
YOUR BEST REACTION EVER!! I was laughing so much watching your incredulity throughout. It reminded me of my own reaction in 1971 when I heard it for the first time driving down the freeway in So. Cal. I had to pull over because I was not paying ANY attention to my driving. So glad that you've been introduced to Progressive Rock like I was over 50 years ago. Have fun with this DEEP rabbit hole.
Electric organ and synth's with heavy bass, crazy guitar work and John Anderson' singing , YES, painted a musical landscape, full of surprise!!, I listened to album track after album track back in the day, couldn't get enough, It still works for me!
This reaction has been out only two hours and the views keep ticking and are almost up to 4000. Good music! So much classic great music came out of the 70s.
It's a moog synthesizer. My first concert: Yes at the Rotunda in Las Vegas - 13 yo! this album had just come out...Next you must also cover Emerson Lake & Palmer
Yes is a British progressive rock band, formed in the 60's and currently w/ no original members in their current line-up. Their music has been intricate and musically challenging, if not 'heavy' w/ long, epic passages ... Yes is definitely a musician's band w/ 23 studio albums in their catalog to date and have inspired quite a few bands like Rush... Dream Theater ... Iron Maiden ... Opeth... etc. Formed in London, UK... Yes debuted in 1969 w/ Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass) Bill Bruford (drums), Peter Banks (guitar) and Tony Kaye (organ/ keys)... the band kept recording and touring in the early 70's as Steve Howe (guitar) and Rick Wakeman (organ/ keys) and peaked w/ their 4th album 'Fragile' in 1971 w/ 'Roundabout' as a single... Yes released an iconic live album 'Yessongs' in 1973 w/ Alan White (drums) replacing drummer Bill Bruford (who joined the band King Crimson) and scored a number of platinum records in the US in the 70's. However, internal dissent divided Yes by 1980 as members left and were replaced... and the band split up in 1981... Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass) and Alan White (drums) formed a new band w/ Trevor Rabin (guitar) and decided to reform Yes in 1983 w/ original keyboardist Tony Kaye returning... Their comeback album '90125' w/ a new sound became a huge hit w/ the single 'Owner of a lonely heart'... and the record sold 3x platinum in the USA... Trevor Rabin led Yes until the 'Talk' album in 1994 before leaving the band. In 1997, Yes reunited the classic line-up of Anderson/ Howe/ Wakeman/ Squire /White... recording the album 'Keys to Ascension' w/ live tracks but the band was in upheaval again by the late 90's/ early 2000's... Yes continued to record and tour as members came in and went... They took a break after their 35th anniversary tour (feat. the classic Yes) in 2004 and released the concert video 'Songs from Tsongas'... in '05... In 2008, vocalist Jon Anderson was replaced by Benoit David... and later, David was replaced by current vocalist Jon Davison in 2012. Original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson tours occasionally performing Yes songs in concert w/ session musicians. Founding bassist Chris Squire passed away from cancer in 2015... longtime drummer Alan White passed away in 2022. Steve Howe (guitar) has kept Yes active w/ Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass), Jay Schellen (drums) and Geoff Downes (keyboards)... Their latest album 'Mirror to the Sky' was released in 2023. Yes classic songs to check out - 'Siberian Khatru'... 'Starship Trooper' ... 'Owner of a lonely heart' ... 'Rhythm of love' ... "I've seen all good people'... 'Going for the one'... etc.
Son this was made over 50 years ago, no auto tune, no computers, just 5 guys in their early 20s playing their asses off
Saw them in concert 2x. 79 and 82. Brilliant
Huge Yeas fan and every time I want to dismiss a 20-something as a baby (which they are) I remember all my favorite music was mostly performed by kids in their early 20’s.
When you wanted the lyrics double-tracked then you just sang it twice.
@@kathleenhayes9320 I saw the 1982 tour. So good.
I take it you never heard of a Moog Synthesizer? Mellotron? Echoplex? Flanger effect? Oh, there were LOTS of effects that were used, back in the day. And if they'd had auto tune and pitch correction, they would have used it. It can be used to distort vocals and create interesting sound effects.
This is what happens when everyone is a master at their craft.
It’s amazing that 50+ years later we who were profoundly moved by this song can look via this reaction to realize that we all had the same stank face look of amazement at what we were experiencing. Touché reaction
Loved❤it!!
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The first time I heard YES it was "Heart of the Sunrise" on my first acid trip. Fortunately I have a musical background and understood "variations on a theme" as a musical concept...that was a trip I'll never forget.
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Was thinking exactly the same thing. For me, many classic classic rock songs have lost their energy simply bc they've been overplayed. But when you see someone experiencing them for the first time it brings that original wonder back. Also enjoy how much he appreciates and picks up many of the elements of the songs; clearly has a good ear.
Imagine Rush hearing this for the first time and then turning into RUSH! Huge influence on Geddy, Neil and Alex! Rush inducted Yes into the RR hall of Fame!!
Geddy actually played on this, with 'Yes', a few years ago, after Chris Squire died.
And Geddy filled in for Chris Squire on Roundabout. One of the few players that could TRULY pull it off and make it sound proper.
@@AnthonyKellettLol. I didn’t see your comment. Sorry. Didn’t mean to repeat it. But his performance was worthy of two mentions anyway!
@@THCya97961 - Too right it was! 😂 👍🏽
I didn't know this! Thanks for the info
One of the best bass lines ever, IMHO
Geddy Lee, Chris Squire and John Entwistle. The Goats!!!!
PHAT
Not just the bass line itself, but his bass sound is so heavy and thick! One of the best in your face bass sounds I've heard from that era of music!
@@ErizotDread I saw an interview with Chris where he said he had a bit of a unique playing style - he had his thumb stick out a bit beyond the pick so that he'd hit the string twice, a fraction of a second apart.
I miss Squire, Entwistle, Lake, and Wetton.
This is a masterpiece from true musicians.
Can you believe this was made in 1971?! Unbelievably early for the talent and progression, it could be anywhere in the 80s and 90s and people would believe it. So ahead of its time, so masterfully talented
It makes my heart happy the younger generation can still appreciate "old" music. People my age are blessed to have been alive during that era of music. It'll never be replicated.
Yes "I've Seen All Good People" ...TRUST ME on this one my music lovin' brother!! 🔥❤️🔥
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@@ShayAnnCan You bet! "All Good People" is another masterpiece!
Yours Is No Disgrace, Starship Trooper, Heart of the Sunrise...and only then Close to the Edge (the whole album)...or just start with The Yes Album and work your way through, lol!
What's wrong with all of you people? Why does no-one ever, _ever_ recommend their masterpiece, the jewel in the crown, their version of the Simon & Garfunkel song "America"?
@@noneofyourbeeswax01 Agreed, Beeswax, the Yes version of "America" is excellent! I also love the version done by Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, a.k.a. the band America--- it's also really sweet!
I love watching young people’s minds open to this great music from 1972. This is music I grew up with . I was one of the few in Middle America listening to Yes.
Oh it plays on the radio for over 40 years in the states on classic Rock and Roll stations
And Canada❤
it plays at the end of Ecery episode of Jojos bezarre Adventure season 1
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I don’t get out of the car if this is playing on the radio. 🪨
@@treetoptia-2903 lol
Just "Close your eyes and listen." As most of us Yes fans well know, Yes music requires the listener to immerse themselves, within the privacy of one's own head, and with repeated listenings; therefore to allow the music to carry you on a journey within one's own soul. With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)
"I've Seen All Good People".
Have a great day.
Drummer, bass, guitar, keyboards and singer. All five were masters.
And Jon Anderson at 80 is still going strong!
Awesome bass line from one of the greats, Chris Squire. May he rest in peace.
Thunderous and iconic.
The proggiest
His style was amazing!
Such a recognizable tone. Fantastic player.
He was a Phe-nom..! Saw them in Maryland (OUTDOORS) 85 (maybe) 90125 tour.
BAD-ASS.
Yes - Close to the Edge. That's their most finest. You will be truly blown away. Live even better. This also legend.
'Yes', when they recorded this, was almost the definition of a 'Supergroup'. Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Bill Bruford (drums), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), Chris Squire (bass).
To think this was recorded in 1971 is quite remarkable.
1971 was soo much fun.
Ohhh, to be 16 years old again, back when I knew everything...
Lol. Amazing how wise your Dad got about 15 years later, right?
Now you have to hear Frankenstein by the Edgar Winter Group, live version. You will not believe what you're hearing.
Excellent recommendation!
Edgar Winter is a gangster ass musician. Dude can play it all
Then Tobacco road to hear those blues. ❤
INDEED!
Yes, Johnny and Edgar Winter. Blues men. Edgar plays everything, went techno god too with Frankenstein.
I was lucky to hear this live in their prime! One of the best concerts I have ever been to in my 58 yr old life! They were amazing!
At last, some prog rock. This is a timeless masterpiece. Looking forward to this one MB 🤟🏻🤟🏻
Starship trooper, yours is no disgrace, heart of the sunrise, leave it, so many more gems that's to uncover .
For such a small land, the UK is such a staggering powerhouse of creativity.
We would crank this up every Friday, while getting ready to go out, back in high school!'79
I love, love , love watching people react to hearing this song for the first time!!!
3:42 "Oh my God, there's so much going on" Love it.
Prog from early 70s. Best band ever IMHO.
Starship Trooper
Heart Of The Sunrise
Close To The Edge
Yours Is No Disgrace
Yes. So positive. Their music does do great things with your mind and soul. Epic in concert. I’ve only missed a tour once since 1975, and only because I was hosting another show. I’m so glad you liked it Mollyboy. I know I bugged the shit out of you for YES, but worth it, right?
These are the songs to start with!
That is a great list of Yes songs!
I just saw Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks a few weeks ago. They played all of the above and more. I've seen Yes a few times, in various configurations. The thing about The Band Geeks is that all the members are younger (30s - 40s), all play with album accuracy, and are *tight* and energetic. Jon Anderson is now 80 (today is his birthday per Wikipedia, 79 when I saw him). On the first song, the first minute was a little scratchy, and I thought "oh no". But then his voice clicked. And for the rest of the concert, he was strong, pitch-perfect, and dead-on-balls accurate on the lyrics.
The old guys from Yes are still around and playing, but without Jon Anderson & Chris Squire (Chris had the perfect voice to back up Jon Anderson), well, Jon + The Band Geeks will scratch that itch for as long as Jon can pull it off.
Close to the Edge is the Pinnacle of Progressive Rock. You may want to work your way up to that one. You have to react to a live version of any of their songs so you can see all the keyboards that Rick Wakeman plays.
@@stevehughes7467 In 2018 I got to see Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, and Rick Wakeman (ARW) and it was a great show. I never got to see them back in the 70s, so I felt blessed to get to see those three, especially Wakeman. It was an amazing show! I love Wakeman’s solo album, “The Six Wives of Henry VIII.” It really demonstrates his virtuosity.
The 70's had some amazing music. Probably my favourite decade tbh.
Mos def
Awesome band!! “Owner of a Lonely Heart” is still my favorite!!🤘🔥
Me too 😊
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I'm sorry, I can't agree with that! Many good songs on that album (and I went to the tour). I prefer all of them to Owner Of A Lonely Heart!
@@pollynicklas5220 that’s why music is great 🤘🔥
Absolutely my favorite ❤
Welcome to the first of a thousand listens to this song. It NEVER gets old. The musicality, talent and originality of Yes can't be overstated. I saw them live in 1979. I wish I could remember it better. 😉 Listen to every album, it will blow your mind.
You just made thousands of middle-aged music fanatics across the globe VERY happy! So glad you liked it - enjoy getting to know some of the most inventive, skilled musicians you’ll ever hear. P.S. Look up the live version that they performed at their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, minus the late, great Chris Squire on bass. Geddy Lee of Rush filled in for his childhood hero, grinning ear to ear the whole time!
Middle aged? I’m 42…. Wait 🤦♂️ I’m old 😂
@@johncarpenter3751 Not really! 😊
You're just a kid! Try 67 😂@@johncarpenter3751
I’m 64 enjoyed it as a kid
YES album on the stereo put on the headphones, 🎧 and be prepared to loose yourself in time😂 it's an eargasm, you can never get enough, they have many great album's. ✌️Peace ☮️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary 😅
If you love this sort of music, check out Emmerson, Lake & Palmer - fanfare for the common man, the video to it will explain some of what you've just heard. Keep up the great work my friend. 🇬🇧
That was exactly my thought. Plus Tower of Power
Check out the original Fanfare with all brass by Aaron Copeland, too. It will bring you to tears.
ELP was fantastic. Saw them live in concert back in the day and they were incredible, especially for three piece band
My vote is for Karn Evil 9 First Impression.
Keith Emerson was a keyboard wizard. No other explanation for it
I've been listening to this song for over 50 years, and it NEVER gets old. It's a true masterpiece.
The best part about the 70’s was they weren’t afraid to experiment with different sounds and instruments! They didn’t stick to any certain blueprint! Bands like SuperTramp, Chicago, Yes, ELO and Emerson Lake and Palmer! Some of the best music you’ll ever hear was made in the 70’s! I wish I would have been as open minded as you are when I was your age. I didn’t discover this stuff till I was in my 40’s!! Keep exploring young man! You won’t be disappointed!
You said it!! There is SO much going on in this song. And it has a symphonic approach with so many movements, one amazing line leading into another. I'll bet I've listened to this more than 150 times and still marvel at how much is happening in each and every measure. I also think this might have the very best B3 organ solo of all time!! Always a pleasure - thank You MollyBoy
Released in 1971, this song did indeed get played on FM radio in the States (as well as often in my house, since my older sister had the album). Songs of this length were part of what was known as "Album Oriented Rock" in the States, meaning FM stations weren't afraid to play the longer songs on an album because they didn't stick to the 3-3 1/2 minute "rule" of typical pop songs that AM radio played.
Just LOVE your reactions Molly Boy! We heard long songs and progressive music like this all the time and thought nothing of it, taking it for granted. FM radio was so amazingly good in the 70s and 80s bringing us new bands all the time. Deejays were highly knowledgable about the bands/music and added a lot of background info so we learned alot about the musicians. Never thought we'd lose that aesthetic but we did.
Of course, Yes also put out a cut-down radio-format shorter version for AM radio and it got airplay too. But everyone who had heard the full version knew it was the way it should be.
@@thomasmacdiarmid8251 absolutely!
This can be so ethereal at times, and then when it rocks, it just rocks so hard and yet it's still funky underneath. Everything about this was ahead of its time in some way, or at least really jamming on the time in a unique new way of combining things.
YES the greatest show on earth. Been dancing to Roundabout for 53yrs. MollyBoy you brought tears of joy to this old soul. The church organ will come, but first, a song called Yours Is No Disgrace or I've Seen All Good People would be excellent. Enjoy the YES journey ✨️🎶👑🎶✨️
Love watching his face😅
Just getting started, but oh yeah, this was on the radio a LOT as we had FM rock radio coming on in the early to mid 70s, which allowed for better fidelity over long distances, and definitely longer playing formats for songs. And the sound quality was so much better. It really was a miracle at the time. It never would have been played on AM radio, I don't think? But maybe in a particular locality or something it might have been.
You have become my favorite reactor. You are, as you say, so genuine. It's clear you love music. Thanks from a 69-year-old fan in Arizona.
I agree 100%. I'm 60 and watching him is like an energy spike to my soul! I start bopping around with abandonment ❤
68 year old Arizonan ❤
Agreed! He’s very open minded and truly appreciates music. It’s cool rediscovering this music all over again though Molly!
@@AncientActivist Technically, I turn 69 next month. 😁
@@carundle-ds1op Ah! Me too!
This song changed my life when i heard it at age 11, 1971, cruising in the front seat of my mom's VW. Been listening since then. Yes.
The greatest band that has graced this planet from 1970 -1977 their studio albums are Prog's gems. You are about to witness greatness Molly Boy.
Geddy Lee agrees and if he is on board it's serious
I hope you were feeling what Chris Squire was laying down on that bass line throughout the entire song…Guy is a Top 5 GOAT Bassist
Your faces are priceless! I’m so happy watching you listen to all the amazing music I grew up with. I feel like I’m hearing it for the first time again!!! Thank you 😊
The Owner of a Lonely Heart music video is trippy, love to see your reaction to it
Your perceptions are right. You are beginning to peek into the highest plains of rock music. If you spend time at this altitude, you will quickly find more treasure. Eventually, you will reach several summits.
Very early 70's. Saw them in concert and they were unbelievably loud!!!!!! BEST CONCERT EVER!!!!!! Check out "Changes"....80's Yes.
Unbelievable bass line and the drums/piano just go so hard! This is a masterpiece of a song!
Bill Bruford the genius drummer underlying the work of all the other genius musicians. This song in the hands of lesser musicians would have been a garbled mess!
You are on the best journey of your life! I love how open you are. Most people never venture far from their preferred genre.
Welcome to Progressive Rock. Just continue exploring it. And there's a lot more to explore when you like this song. The journey will never end and you'll love it.
"I've Seen All Good People" and "Owner of a Lonely Heart" are amazing too.
I love both.
Time for some KING CRIMSON now!!! Top recommendations are Starless, 21st Century Schizoid Man, and Frame By Frame. Each one is from a different era or lineup
He may not be ready for Court Of The Crimson King quite yet. Sensory overload.😮
@@matthewkolp993 may have to work backwards haha
Oh yes King Crimson please
I saw these guys in 1971 not knowing what to expect. I came out of the concert a different person! Mind blowing!
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout their history, during which 20 musicians have been full-time members. The song Roundabout and the album, "Fragile" it was on was released in 1971. Members of the band that played on the album and this song were: Jon Anderson>lead vocal; Bill Bruford>drums and percussion. Back up vocals; Chris Squire>Bass player. back up vocals; Rick Wakeman>Keyboards.Organ.Piano. Steve Howe>lead electric guitar player. Acoustic guitar.Back up vocals.
Isn’t it Rick Wakeman on the keyboards?
@@triciam.b.5589 Yes it was, Tony Kaye was fired, and Rick Wakeman replaced him before they started the album this song was on.
I was listening to this song/album newly released in high school 1970 - 1974. Loved it then, love it still!! 💕 YES!! 🌟
Molly.... The first time I heard YES in the early 70's, I knew I heard pure greatness. I have loved them ever since. It makes me so happy to see you react to this, the way I did. Enjoy the ride, it will change your life.
this band is the reason the band rush exist. Geddy changed to bass because of Squire
This song is the reason Zach Hill started playing drums
The legendary Chris Squire with an amazing bass line!! May he fly with the angels.
Chris Squire is the bass player. He was an absolute MONSTER!! R.I.P.
This album was released when I was 10 years old. For Christmas that year one of my older brothers bought this and a couple of other albums. My first albums(before this I only had 45’s)He sat me down and showed me how to hand these albums with respect. He also gave me blank cassettes, showed how to record the music and told me never ever play the records when friends were over. (That’s how records get scratches). Records should only be listened to when you’re home alone. Respect to my brother and the the love of music.
Rick Wakeman played keys on this song. He is great!
Organ and early synthesizer ... by the wizard himself, Rick Wakeman. On stage with multiple keyboards for multiple instruments
This song was put out in 1971 when I was 11 and I just fell in love with it when I first heard it on my brother's turn table. This song is just epic in my opinion with a great sound and great track from an awesome album.
YES!! Finally. I have been waiting for this. Great song to introduce the band to you. One caution Don't get caught up in the lyrics. John Anderson plays his voice as an instrument, so there are times when it's profoundly poetic or romantic, but it's all in service to the tone of his voice. As a huge fan of both you and Yes, I think the proper next song should probably be 'Starship Trooper' or 'And you and I'. Eventually you will ultimately get to 'Close to the edge', but I don't think you're quite ready for that one yet.
Matthew is right on all accounts here. Bring on the shovels, this rabbit hole is DEEEEEEP
I think Starship Trooper for next pick is a great choice. Or Yours is No Disgrace.
Why you stole my words 😂😂😂 okay... again... YES!!! Finally 😇😁
Good call! Starting with "close to the edge" may give the lad a euphoric aneurysm 😅
I love Yes and there is a huge catalog of fantastic music. I would wait a bit before Close to the Edge and avoid Closer to a Lonely Heart. I think it is radio bullsh*t. There is a whole world of Yes !
Listening to Yes from the 70s was the birth of multi-tasking.
Best Yes song to react too, specially for a first listen to them
(especially)
YES - Owner of a Lonely Heart!
Now it would never be played on corporate radio. But back in the 70s, the days of broadcast concerts, full album sides, etc., this song got regular, uncut FM Radio airplay. Ah! Those were the days! 😊
I still hear it on my local ISUCK radio station - when I'm working someplace that the station is on. I listen to the one independent rock station left in this area, and they def play this too.
@@snakeinthegrass7443 Are you sure the ISUCK station isn’t playing an edited version?
They play it on my classic rock station locally.
@@bluesdog645 No I'm not sure bc the only time I hear that station is if someone else is playing it. Otherwise I listen to the local channels. I got a classic rock and an oldies station that aren't part of the monopoly monstrosity.
I was in high school in 1972 when I saw Yes in concert with the Eagles as their warm up band. Roundabout live-still remember Rick Wakeman up in his keyboard fortress😀
This is one of the best prog rock songs at it's finest!
You can't believe how much I'm smiling ear to ear just watching you enjoy this and seeing that you're really digging this first song and introduction to this group it's such a deep journey you can take they have a lot of content I'm looking forward to enjoying it all with you
100%
Same, I am loving his reaction and I'm sure I had the very same stank face first time I heard these legends way back long ago
My favorite group of all time. More YES please?!?
Pull up a live version of this and watch these musical genius's tear this song up live!
Yes! More Yes! Keep up the prog with Yes, Rush, Genesis
Let’s add ELP to that list
@@shannonpatrick3534I would also add Jethro Tull, and just maybe some early Queen
And Kansas!
Used to hear this and Led Zeppelin and The Who etc. all on Top 40 hit radio! Right alongside Neil Diamond and Tony Orlando and Cher etc. It was a different time in popular music.
This is another ticket warning. Listening to this while driving may result in a speeding ticket.
Welcome to the JAM SESSION... I am so fucking lucky to grow up in the 70s, 80s, then get to be in my twenties for the 90s..... There us so much great music. I am 58 and still finding new amazing bands!
The meme is from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure "to be continued." The anime has a ton of references to classic rock music and bands. The main villain in the first parts is named Dio after well, Dio, and later in the series, there's someone with the ability called Holy Diver.
How cool is that🤘
Cars, Robert(R) E. O. Speedwagon, Santana= Characters some of them at least. Beach Boys, Sticky Fingers, talking Heads, Vanilla ice, Red Hot Chili peppers, Killer Queen, November Rain. all names used lol
i searched every comment to finally find a Jojo mention thank you
@Nastyn1nja808 so what's your favourite part, villain, and stand?
And I guess favourite JoJo & Jobro lol
70's. They absolutely did play this on the radio, & I remember exactly where I was when I heard it the first time. It was like nothing else at that time. Mind blown
You're going to be blown away by this experience. Saw them play this song in an outdoor arena in the pouring rain. Sending love your way.✌️🌻🌻
This fired up automatically when I walked away from my phone and I've already watched it and listened to it but it was so enjoyable I'm doing it a third time
as I approach my 60th birthdayI I wish I could hear all the songs you listen to for the first time again, I’m enjoying taking your musical awakening journey with you my friend
You’re doing a great job brother keep at it
I'm 65 and I listend to this in 1972. From Quebec. Happy you like it today.
Molly boy you are going to love this one
Excellent and appropriate reaction!
When I was a teen in the 80s, reading "Keyboard"or "Keyboard Player" magazine - They referred to Rik Wakeman's organ solo as " ...sharp enough to cut through an orange..." or very similar. The song and that organ section hold up still, very well today.
I have never been so excited to see one of your reactions. I see I'm not the only one here who has been waiting for you to experience the magic of Yes.
I've been waiting, too! I did a little happy dance when I saw it.
And I love how he says all the different decades were so great.
I think there are 1970s brothers and sisters here who have a lot to teach him. 😊 We will be gentle.
I am a seventies person and they are my all time favorite band. Real musicians. Got to see them live in 1976 and they were incredible
Yes! One of the best progressive rock bands in history. Jon Anderson and Steve Howe wrote this in 1971 when they were 27 years and 23 years old respectively. Their live performances are perfect; sound like the studio recordings. Genius. A long and winding rabbit hole. Many, many hits.
This is one of the masterpieces of Rock n Roll. If aliens were to land tomorrow and asked you to give them one great song or they'll destroy the planet, this is the song you give them!
YOUR BEST REACTION EVER!! I was laughing so much watching your incredulity throughout. It reminded me of my own reaction in 1971 when I heard it for the first time driving down the freeway in So. Cal. I had to pull over because I was not paying ANY attention to my driving. So glad that you've been introduced to Progressive Rock like I was over 50 years ago. Have fun with this DEEP rabbit hole.
This band has been a part of me since age 10, and is the one band that I would take if only had one band listen to forever.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Electric organ and synth's with heavy bass, crazy guitar work and John Anderson' singing , YES, painted a musical landscape, full of surprise!!, I listened to album track after album track back in the day, couldn't get enough, It still works for me!
This reaction has been out only two hours and the views keep ticking and are almost up to 4000. Good music! So much classic great music came out of the 70s.
These guys are your favorite musicians, favorite musicians! #StarshipTrooper #LongDistanceRunaround #AndYouAndI
"I've Seen All Good People", all good people should second that request!
You must do Yes ~ And you and I.
And, give the bassist his props, my dude 🖤🌹🖤🧛🏻♀️
I'm a 65 year old woman from germany and I love this song since the 70th on and I have the original LP from this group. I love playing this this time.
I almost thought you weren't going to like it at first but when Chris Squire came in it was game, set, match❗️❗️
I enjoyed this so much I'm back for a second watch thanks so much for sharing and all you do.
It's a moog synthesizer. My first concert: Yes at the Rotunda in Las Vegas - 13 yo! this album had just come out...Next you must also cover Emerson Lake & Palmer
Yes is a British progressive rock band, formed in the 60's and currently w/ no original members in their current line-up. Their music has been intricate and musically challenging, if not 'heavy' w/ long, epic passages ... Yes is definitely a musician's band w/ 23 studio albums in their catalog to date and have inspired quite a few bands like Rush... Dream Theater ... Iron Maiden ... Opeth... etc.
Formed in London, UK... Yes debuted in 1969 w/ Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass) Bill Bruford (drums), Peter Banks (guitar) and Tony Kaye (organ/ keys)... the band kept recording and touring in the early 70's as Steve Howe (guitar) and Rick Wakeman (organ/ keys) and peaked w/ their 4th album 'Fragile' in 1971 w/ 'Roundabout' as a single... Yes released an iconic live album 'Yessongs' in 1973 w/ Alan White (drums) replacing drummer Bill Bruford (who joined the band King Crimson) and scored a number of platinum records in the US in the 70's.
However, internal dissent divided Yes by 1980 as members left and were replaced... and the band split up in 1981... Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass) and Alan White (drums) formed a new band w/ Trevor Rabin (guitar) and decided to reform Yes in 1983 w/ original keyboardist Tony Kaye returning... Their comeback album '90125' w/ a new sound became a huge hit w/ the single 'Owner of a lonely heart'... and the record sold 3x platinum in the USA... Trevor Rabin led Yes until the 'Talk' album in 1994 before leaving the band.
In 1997, Yes reunited the classic line-up of Anderson/ Howe/ Wakeman/ Squire /White... recording the album 'Keys to Ascension' w/ live tracks but the band was in upheaval again by the late 90's/ early 2000's... Yes continued to record and tour as members came in and went... They took a break after their 35th anniversary tour (feat. the classic Yes) in 2004 and released the concert video 'Songs from Tsongas'... in '05... In 2008, vocalist Jon Anderson was replaced by Benoit David... and later, David was replaced by current vocalist Jon Davison in 2012.
Original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson tours occasionally performing Yes songs in concert w/ session musicians.
Founding bassist Chris Squire passed away from cancer in 2015... longtime drummer Alan White passed away in 2022.
Steve Howe (guitar) has kept Yes active w/ Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass), Jay Schellen (drums) and Geoff Downes (keyboards)... Their latest album 'Mirror to the Sky' was released in 2023.
Yes classic songs to check out - 'Siberian Khatru'... 'Starship Trooper' ... 'Owner of a lonely heart' ... 'Rhythm of love' ... "I've seen all good people'... 'Going for the one'... etc.