Few live albums possess the sheer scope and imaginative force of 'Yessongs.' Capturing Yes during their golden era, this triple-LP set is more than a concert recording—it's a testament to the band's audacity and vision. Recorded in 1972 across multiple venues, 'Yessongs' finds Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, and Alan White weaving intricate musical passages with palpable intensity. The setlist is a journey through the progressive rock landscape: sprawling renditions of 'Close to the Edge,' 'Heart of the Sunrise,' and 'Yours Is No Disgrace' offer both dazzling musicianship and captivating improvisation. Rick Wakeman's keyboard flights and Steve Howe's guitar artistry are especially compelling, revealing new dimensions even for familiar studio tracks. What sets 'Yessongs' apart is its sense of adventure—it documents a band unafraid to stretch, reinvent, and elevate their material before an audience hungry for the extraordinary. For vinyl collectors and prog rock devotees, this album isn’t just essential—it’s a living, breathing testament to what happens when technical mastery meets unbridled imagination. Own it, and invite history, ambition, and a bit of magic onto your turntable.
Track List:
A1 - Opening (Excerpt From "Firebird Suite") - 3:26
A2 - Siberian Khatru - 9:14
A3 - Heart Of The Sunrise - 11:22
B1 - Perpetual Change - 14:16
B2 - And You And I - 9:41
C1 - Mood For A Day - 2:52
C2 - Excerpts From "The Six Wives Of Henry VIII" - 6:35
C3 - Roundabout - 8:31
D1 - Your Move / All Good People - 7:05
D2 - Long Distance Runaround / The Fish - 13:45
E1 - Close To The Edge - 18:13
F1 - Yours Is No Disgrace - 14:18
F2 - Starship Trooper - 10:16