Still blows my mind to this day that these cats wrote,recorded and released 3 albums like "The Yes Album"..."Fragile"...and "Close To The Edge" within less than a 2 year period and all while they were in their early 20's.

Since 1968 YES is the best band on this or any other planet! 22 studio albums and hundreds of solo albums combined. You have no idea how talented this band is. Several of their masterpieces would blow you away. Do some homework and discover what YES has to offer. By the way I have seen this phenomenal band 214 times. FOREVER YES!!!😎

I couldn’t figure out if I like Yes, so I had to see them 19 times and buy every single thing they’ve put out lol This band has literally changed my life. I’ve been a live and session player for 50 years, and they are the standards I hold myself to. Incredible writing and musicianship.

My 16 yr old son started listening to Yes when he started playing bass at age 14.5. He loves them so much and got me (his mom) listening to them as well! Since he discovered all the best bands from the 70s, his bass playing is phenomenal due to his taste in music. 👍🏻

Yes did a concert tour with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and after sitting with his bass player hearing MO for the first time lead singer Jon Anderson told him "Buddy we've got to up our game." Give Mahavishnu Orchestra a run. A 5 piece band of world class musicians playing incredibly difficult music.

Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth! Best approach to your Yes journey is to start at the beginning in 68. Enjoy the Yes journey you only got 54 yrs to catch up on.

Yes is arguably the best and most influential progressive rock band ever. Check out Roundabout, Starship Trooper, A Venture, Heart of the sunrise, And you and I, close to the edge, the Revealing Science of God, Perpetual Change Their corpus is vast and it is a deep rabbit hole to dive into Yes

Remarkable band, one of my all time favs. Fantastic musicians. Chris Squire (their original bass player) died recently. One of the best ever.

Although Rick was the only one with a formal classical training, Steve Howe could play just about anything and included so many genres into his playing that he became instantly recognisable. I've heard him do solo guitar shows as well as in a jazz organ trio. He includes loads of country licks. Unlike Pink Floyd, Yes didn't fill up the stage with loads of extra session players for their live shows. They could sound like ten players; i've seen them live many times and don't know how they did it.

Yes has always filled its ranks with fantastically talented musicians and the compositions were utterly brilliant and complex. Most people hear their studio works first and marvel at them, certain that the live performances have to suffer in comparison. They don't. They were utterly fantastic live, too!

Perpetual Change is just the first thing to pop into my mind, although their entire catalogue is tremendous!

One of England's best exports since Fish and Chips, YES has had a long history, with people coming and going from the band throughout the years. Lead Singer John Anderson and Bassist Chris Squire have the most continuous time with the band, though Anderson was gone for a minute. The others in this video were Steve Howe on Guitar, Rick Wakeman on Keyboards and I think Allan White on Drums. "Roundabout" is probably their most famous song, and many folks also like "Close To The Edge", which is a whole album side, and is considered the ultimate in Prog Rock. All members are, as you suspected, top flight musicians. I have seen YES four times, and it is always a great event, they are as good showmen as musicians.

WOW, I haven't heard yes in a long time. I almost forgot how good they were. WE HAD SO MANY. We had the radio too keep up with one Great Band after another coming out. They all toured. I didn't get to see them. SOO many to see. I saw my share that's for sure. Such a GREAT SONG.

This is an excellent early "Yes" song, but "Roundabout" is probably a better first listen if you want to get a taste of what they're about. Go for the studio version, though.

You are going right to the top shelf! Yay! Of theirs, the essential masterpieces are: Awaken, Close to the Edge, Gates of Delirium. To Be Over. Recently Jon Anderson of Yes posted a video on KZfaq with Todmobile and Orchestra playing a phenomenal version of Awaken. Their album, "Tales from Topographic Oceans" is also a classic, but is probably best kept for much later. "And You and I" is a beautiful love song. "Onward" a beautiful short love song. "Time and a Word" is an early prog anthem with early hints of symphonies to come. "Roundabout" is their most famous, other than maybe "Owner of a Lonely Heart". "Long Distance Runaround" has the great line: "Did we really count to one hundred?" Their earliest work has a cool jazz vibe to it in many places. The first 4 are profound songs relating to life and death. Close to the Edge is their take on Hesse's Siddhartha. Gates of Delirium is about war and peace. To Be Over is about dying. Awaken is about the widest, most oceanic aspects of life, love and the universe. You have a good ear. Great review and show.

Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite bands. The Beach Boys came first and their Pet Sounds album influenced many bands of that era. Yes was one of the original progressive rock bands and they went on to influence many others like Rush and Genesis. They've gone through several different changes in band members over the years but they're still recording and just released a new album, The Ice Bridge. Yes has a large catalog to choose from, the most popular being Roundabout and Owner of a Lonely Heart but their real masterpieces are The Gates of Delirium and Close to the Edge, and then there's my personal favorite, Wonderous Stories.

Beach Boys came first, (they were early 60s, Yes formed in 68) and they were actually one of the bands Yes' vocalist Jon Anderson cited, along with The Fifth Dimension and of course the Beatles, as an inspiration for where he wanted to go vocally with Yes music. So good call.

I was once a frontline singer in a band that played this song and others by Yes....the truly best musicians band.

Thanks for the reaction! "Clap" by Steve Howe on The Yes Album or live is always a treat, "And You and I" is a standout! Best to you and your band, will check out your tunes for sure!!

The Bill Bruford era was my favorite nothing against Allen White he was a great drummer but Bill really nailed the time change,s

I'd go with "Roundabout" as the next step -- regardless. go with studio versions for a clean and precise intro to these tunes.

"Close To The Edge" . 'Nuff said.

I must agree that this live version is probably among the best available out there, except for the abrupt, cut-off ending. I was around during that time to see them in concert. Their live performances were beyond incredible 💙

The entire band is great, as a guitar player Steve Howe is so amazing, he can play a lot of different styles perfectly.

How could you not comment on Howe’s blistering guitar work?

I'm going to request my favorite YES song that I just don't see anyone else react to: Siberian Khatru. It is YES at their progiest best while also showing that they can drop in a grove unlike no other band.

Super respectful reaction…zero interruptions…A+ , man… I saw them sometime in 70s, in some venue in Illinois… Yes was quite influential You got a subscriber, sir ….Based on your respect for the artists..and your take on things

Thank You Thank You Thank You.....The BEST presenter of 'reaction videos' EVER!!!! Great choice of music, and did nothing till the song had finished - BRILLIANT!! More presenters should do this, rather than stopping the video all the time and adding DUMB comments.

It's great to see these guys looking young. The lead guitarist, Steve Howe, is pretty much the only one of this group still playing with the band, and he looks like an extra from the set of The Walking Dead, but doesn't seem to have lost any of his chops, just most of his hair. This song was a big AM radio hit for Yes, so it had to be played at every concert. Record execs have a habit of picking songs as singles not for their excellence, but on a hunch the general public willl like them, and much to my chagrin, those execs seem to be right more often than not. I happen to be of the opinion that this is the worst song from The Yes Album, so if you continue to explore the Yes catalog, you are heading towards a garden of earthly delights. Howe, whose name is now rarely mentioned in discussions of all-time greateset rock guitarists, was actually voted "World's Greatest Guitarist" by the readers of Guitar Player magazine in five consecutive years at about this time, and by rule his name was retired from the annual competition. As a country music guy, you'll be delighted to learn that Howe cited as one of his primary influences the guitar style of Chet Atkins. Yes always wanted vocal harmonies to be a major part of their music, and cited CSN, CSNY, and a big harmony group, The Association, as what they aspired to vocally. The bass player, Chris Squire (R.I.P.) is widely cited as the progenitor of the "lead bass" style of playing. Howe had a good friend here in the USA, and when Yes toured America, that guy would show up in an old woody station wagon and chaffeur Howe from venue to venue, not so much because Howe had a fear of flying, but because Howe toured with at least a dozen different guitars, and couldn't bear the idea of baggage handlers throwing them around, or the instruments being subjected to the temperature and air pressure variants in the luggage compartments of a commercial flight. Howe has never been given enough credit for his singing and his compositional talents. He co-wrote a lot of the best Yes songs, and sang in the omnipresent three-part harmonies. He has a very ordinary voice with a limited range, but he covers the low end of the harmonies very well. Your ear focuses more on the higher end where lead singer Jon Anderson and former choir boy Squire predominate, but Howe is in there, too, droning away at the lower end. He is a spectacular talent. Go see him if Yes tours in your area, despite the fact the band overall isn't what it used to be a half-century ago.

YES were one of the very few bands that were able to make a pretty good fist of a live rendition of their compositions, but if you want to know what this should really sound like, you have to listen to the studio recording.

As a fan since the mid 70's, I love seeing people exposed to YES for the first time. You being a guitarist, I enjoyed watching your reaction to Steve Howie. His influences include Tennessee Ernie Ford, Chet Atkins, Les Paul. A pro appreciating pros! Great reaction.

The best version of every song by any band is always the studio version. With YES the exception is “America” by Paul Simon. It’s said that Simon said the song now belongs to Yes, much like Dylan with all along the watchtower and Hendrix. Every person I’ve asked that doesn’t like YES has said some version of “the music is too busy, too much going on all the time”.

My favorite band of all time with Chris Squire being my favorite musician of all time.

Pure genius, have been a lover & fan of YES for 50 yrs ❤

The best band ever! I had the privilege of roadying for them in the 70s and watched them over and over. I still go to concerts now. All of the band were supreme musicians in their own right. Brilliant classical musicians who came together to make proper music as a answer to the bubblegum crap that was around at the time. Chris Squire was so powerful and seemed to be playing lead on the bass. Steve Howe wouldplay two guitars on stage switching from one to the other. It was on a stand in front of him. At the same time singing vocals.

One of my favourite bands growing up.

The vocal harmonies are due to their having grown up singing in church choirs, learning how to sing harmony parts. As for the guitar, Steve Howe brings an amazing blend of country, classical, rock and jazz feels, which he switches between seamlessly - perfect technique but also great feel.

Excellence personified . Live , you couldn't believe your ears .

The founding drummer of Yes, Bill Bruford, left after a couple of albums, to join King Crimson, the band that officially kick-started the Progressive Rock genre while also co-founding Heavy Metal, the same year as Led Zeppelin. Then, Bruford joined my favourite Progressive band, Genesis, for one tour, when their drummer, Phil Collins, had to step up to the microphone because lead singer Peter Gabriel left Genesis in 1975. When Yes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a couple of years ago, their bassist had only recently died. So they asked Geddy Lee of Canadian band Rush to play live with them for the ceremony, because he is one of the few bass-guitarists in the world who could do the job well.

Drummer Bill Bruford abruptly left the band shortly before this tour was to begin. Alan White joined and had to learn the material with only three days to prepare before the start of the tour.

YES, "SEEN ALL GOOD PEOPLE./ CAPTURE". One of my favorite bands ALL TIME. I found out as I grew up in the 60's into the 70's. I've had just witnessed the greatest music moments. 🎶 The fact every band were from teenagers, into they're 20's. Were so skilled from playing the instruments. Writing music, and lyrics with a message. Then putting it all together with tempo, changes, singing with conviction ,plus harmonizing with the other band members. Like they were meant to do from the day they were born. Everything of them professionally perfect. I remember that that older generation wasn't happy with what was going on brain washing the youth to burn those Beatles Albums. Geesh...lol. That didn't work. That being said more YES: "ROUNDABOUT", "LONG DISTANCE RUN AROUND", "STARSHIP TROOPER", "YOU AND I", "AIM HIGH, SHOOT LOW" "LOVE WILL FIND A WAY".

When Chris first met John and discussed putting the band together they mentioned going after a sound that was part beach boys, part Crosby, Stills, Nash, on top of music that blended Jazz, country, rock & classical influences. Bassist Chris Squire has an academic pedigree in chorale music.

I can tell you loved it by your facial expressions. Good boy!!

You look to be in awe. That is an appropriate reaction!

90125 came out when I was in high school and like a lot of people my age I discovered the band then. I saw them on the Big Generator Tour, the 8-man lineup on the Union Tour, and 2 or 3 more times after that over the next 15 years.

I'd say for a self identified Country Artist, that was the right video. My personal fav tunes from Yes are "Awaken" (Going for the One), "Close to the Edge", and "And You and I" (both from Close to the Edge), but what I like is very orchestral and might not touch you as they do me. I love the skills of this unique blend of outstanding talents on their own, combined into a massive one-mind to put their music together. Just... Ghaaaaaaaaah.

Performance vocales et musique , quels musiciens!!!! Les tempos fusent de toutes par , j'ai vu 2 fois Yes, it was incredible ! There was fire on stage ! What team and i didn't forget forever!!!

This was my first ever concert and I have seen countless amount of times their are so many great songs to choose from one of my favorites is And You And /Cords of life

Nice reaction. I recommend checking out Little Feet for fun rocking and almost a guaranteed speeding ticket if you are driving - try Texas Twister or Let it Roll

Might I recommend “Contada 140” by Bach. It’s Steve Howe on an acoustic guitar along with a string ensemble. Rick Wakeman is the only member of the band to actually study music. They are the kings of prog rock. Them and Steely Dan set the standard for prog rock in the beginning.

Saw them live prob 10 times. Incredible talent

The current bassist in Yes is Judy Garland's nephew, Billy Sherwood. Find him on KZfaq he can play any instrument (except maybe trombone or oboe) and is quite an accomplished composer and producer as well.

You have started a journey with Yes please keep exploring it you will not regret it..

When you put 5 of the greatest musicians on the planet together in one band and leave them alone, this is what you get.

Saw Yes in Vancouver BC in '76 it was awesome. Try Heart of the Sunrise, And You and I.

Other great Yes videos to react to: Yours is No Disgrace live on Beat Club (German live music TV show) 1971, Clap live 1972 (a Country/ Bluegrass inspired guitar solo,) Roundabout (Live in Philadelphia 1979,) and the music video for one of their early 80's singles Leave It, Leave It is quite poppy and has some incredible vocal harmony work.

The guitarist impressed Les Paul. He does some country licks like in 'Clap'

THIS IS A GREAT shimmering YES vocal SONG that Rocks for the BEGINNER! But YES took Rock to whole other LEVEL!!!! YES can get INTENSE with so many sounds in so many styles in every direction when you get into the thick of their MAGNIFICENCE

Some of the greatest musicians you'd see anywhere. Steve Howe is a legend. RIP Christopher Squire. Great stuff.

If your going down the Yes rabbit hole, then “Heart of the sunrise” is the one to listen too.

Great memories as I listen to this classic. Lot of great music by Yes such as "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "Roundabout"

Y E S!!! 💞💙💞💙💞💙 Seen them in Philadelphia Pa. So many times, I've lost count. I've seen so many bands, but they are truly my Addiction. You must go down this rabbit hole, from the beginning. Many others! Try "Close to the Edge"Live from Yessongs, "AWAKEN" & "WONDEROUS STORIES"from "Going for the One" Its not just music, it's a journey... promise😊

Awaken, a must, pure genius, masterpieces ❤

One of rocks all time best guitarist and bassist. Steve Howe is a genius. Beyond keys, chords and modes to classical music intermixed with hard rocking. Most prefer the song Roundabout.

You chose the best version for sure. I've always liked this one better than the studio version, so good call from whoever recommended it! For other songs, you can't go wrong with "Roundabout" (their big hit from the '70s), or basically anything from the "Fragile" or "Close to the Edge" albums. And, IMO, any live versions from the "Yessongs" album (like this one) are better than the studio versions, though both are great.

First time on your channel!!! Love it! Keep up the great work!!! 🙂

The Beach Boys were a big influence on Squire and Anderson when they formed the band. They wanted incredible musicianship mated to harmonies like The Association and the Beach Boys, along with others. They pulled it off!

Great reaction. Yes was an important part of experimental/progressive rock. I think you touched on some of what they dabbled with. Those harmonies and melodies placed over some really interesting rhythms and Rick Wakeman's keyboards. I believe that's Steve Howe on the lead guitar and he kind of gives it a rockabilly feel. Over all makes for a really cool and interesting song.

Thank you so much for reacting to this amazing band.......but it sure made me feel old. It was the summer of 1971 I saw them perform in Toronto - more than 50 years ago!

It doesn’t get any better than this. 🔥

Creative, skilled, intellectual and vocally inspired.

I was a record presser and made their records from 1969-1972 Atlantic label

"Close to the Edge" is a Masterpiece!

Check out Starship Trooper from this concert. In fact, the whole concert is fantastic!

Try 'And You and I" next brother. You'll love it. I appreciate that you don't stop the song every 10 seconds to comment, like a lot of these types of vids. Cheers from Daytona!

Yes perform "Owner of a Lonely Heart" at the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

There are a few bands you listen too and ask, "How did all that vocal/instrumental talent find each other? Bands like CSNY, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, more recently Nightwish. Yes is one of them among many more.

Yes has always been made up of world class artists, and are Always a pleasure to listen to. There concerts are not to be missed ! Life long fan ! You should listen to their album : tales from topographic oceans !

2 another great bands to check out from the 70's Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 and Crosby,Stills,Nash, & Young - Almost Cut My Hair, Carry On or Deja Vu

Some of the best musicians ever

the bassplayer in yes was idolized by Rush's bass player

Yes is my all time fav band. This is one of their more radio-friendly songs, but they truly excel in their 'weird' stuff. "The Gates of Delirium" takes you on a journey through war to a dubious victory, ending in a hope for peace. And then there are even weirder pieces I couldn't really describe, like "Close to the Edge" and "Soundchaser."

Listen to The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge, Yessongs, Tales from Topographic Oceans, Relayer, and Going for the One. That string of albums from 1970 to 1977 is absofreakin'lutely amazing. You won't find a more professional group of talented musicians or their intense producer, Eddy Offord, anywhere. I saw them live in 1974, and they were phenomenal for THREE HOURS. Unforgettable performance.

The Beach Boys definitely came before Yes, and in fact Yes lead singer Jon Anderson once called "Good Vibrations" one of the songs that most inspired him.

YES is one of the greatest progressive rock groups of all time and my favorite band. Some more good ones include "Roundabout", "Close to the Edge", "The Gates of Delirium". "Awaken", "Turn of the Century"... Loads of good ones.

Amazing performance.

Yes is a major inspiration for Rush, King Crimson, and every other decent prog-rock group. Steve Howe, the lead guitarist, is a true virtuoso. He is seen in this video playing a mandolin for the acoustic half, then a fat open-body Gibson which he absolutely shreds. Keyboards is Rick Wakeman (silver cape), lead vocals is Jon Anderson (one of the best, clearest contralto males ever). Don't sleep on the insane Chris Squire bassline holding down the bottom end, and Bill Bruford on the drums. Few bands can function together as tightly as Yes, and fewer still with their artistic polyrhythmic tempos. This song is technically "Your Move" with "I've Seen All Good People" as a wrapper. "Heart of the Sunrise", "Close to the Edge", and "Roundabout" are among their masterpieces.

"Time and a word" also from their early days. Think I'll watch that video now :)

Now imagine it on the biggest speakers your parents could afford, with some black lights and posters, in the dark, maybe with a little buzz on. The way those of us in our teens in the 70s experienced it.😁

Epic band ...great review

I was a Yes fanatic in the 70's. As a prog fan, I'm always looking for the next thing to blow me away. Watching these reaction videos has me re-exploring my past. The one that is blowing my mind more than I remember ( our perspectives change with age) is,"Awaken". You won't be disappointed.😧

Wow, with Gandalf on keys, pretty impressive! 😉

It doesn't get any better than that.

You have an excellent ear. Jon Anderson the lead singer wanted to emulate The Beach Boys and the Everly Brothers in his vocal harmonies with the other musicians. The harmonies of the Beach Boys was the gold standard of the time and everyone wanted to emulate that in some fashion

Great progressive rock band!!! Steve's fret work at 6:48!!!

Best band ever!!!

This is what you call a rock and roll song.

One of the few bands that saved 70s music.

Some of the worlds most talented musicians in one group!

I've always believed that this is the music you hear when you go to Heaven!