Yes - South Side of the Sky

[gibsg62]

This Album--Fragile--should be listened to from beginning to end...many times !

Audio level is set at HIGH for me...album plays well at any level !!!

[iamsatan90]

an amazing trip!

[nuclearruffneck]

This is absolutely killer! Yes did some of the greatest music.

[phukinuttz]

road trip jamz

[1manuscriptman]

UNBELIEVABLE ! THE GUITAR LICK ON AROUND 1.40 HAS ALWAYS AMAZED ME. HUMAN HANDS JUST CAN'T DO THAT.

[daysleeper318]

That piano... <3

[conniealoha1]

The piano and the vocals are fantastic! They make me feel so happy - La, la la da da...Jon Anderson is the best!

[MrFulcaneli]

San Diego sport arena, super concierto en el 76´ o 77´... además tocó King Crimson ¡¡¡¡ al siguiente día en Balboa park, San Diego, Cal.

FUE UN FIN DE SEMANA PERRO ¡¡¡¡

[DieMenschMaschine85]

Yes are fucking crazy.

[geezerzpop]

if you like music any kind of music Yes fits the bill

[LicklagerMtl]

Hate to be that littler gremlin that had to plant that bomb!...

[123DTRAY123]

Get the chills of this song! Specially the part from around 6 minutes in!

[thelilymoore]

YES MUSIC 

[charlesremschel7]

hall of fame is should  be ashamed

[Interst890]

look everyone, Raky's back! horray!!!!!!!!!!!

[joeymonza3]

Holy ,  ----- . Every Song on this Album is better than the last . These Guys were definately clickin on All Cylinders .. I'm in My Fifties and I used to listen to this on Eight Track every day

[klongyaw7]

Glad they finally got around to doing this song live.It kicked ass when they did.

[legolas87000]

Definitely one of the greatest bands of all time. So happy my dad brought me up with this music and not pop shit that was on at the time.

[brett1234]

omg those drums !!!

[MrBoohead1987]

If any Yes members see this, it would be awesome if you could come to Pittsburgh, PA. USA on your next North American tour.

[BaddBrad61]

This song always gives me that "Lord Of The Rings" feeling when I Listen to it. Entering the Halls of Mordor and travelling through the Misty Mountains.... Memories of my past lives....

Course it could just be the drugs...

[heapbigtalk]

o how young i were when my ears listened ~

[666uberstud666]

Bill's opening fill - pretty special

The footsteps at the beginning, though, made me think was gonna be a Python sketch.

Howe's axework at 1:42 - 1:55 was pretty absolutely fucking sweet. (and that nutty descension at 6:42!)

[myrtlepalmwasher]

I'm hearing a bit of Tull's A Passion Play in here. Or is it the other way around? Great, great music all the way around.

[TheTwilightalehouse]

How can 6 coma patients use a computer?????

[bassmanjoe]

6 people think the album Big Generator is better ...lol

[66LifesMistress77]

This is absolutely my favorite song off this album! I used to listen to it and others until I memorized every nuance of the song, and each time I listened to it, I'd concentrate on one instrument at a time. Each one was just so essential to the whole song it was just incredible! Such intricate orchestration! Who needs a traditional orchestra with these guys!? These guys are like the Bachs and Beetovens (hmm, something wrong w that spelling) of rock! TY so much for posting! Wish I knew sooner!

[reposage]

Let's give Chis Squire and Yes a big hand for making the bass one of the lead instruments!

[74cuda74]

The first time I heard Yes was when they opened for ELP in Chicago. What a concert!!!

[tbollman88]

Listen to any Yes album. Then listen to any radio station playing todays "hits". Hasn't music gone down the shitter?

[tambourini]

@tbollman88 We've been discovering greatly talented local acts & follow truly talented ("famous") artists dedicated to their roots. I hear your pain but I think it's radio/media that's REALLY to blame in letting us down!!!!!! Oh, and ignorance of the common listener.

[AirWaterLandBuffalo]

@tbollman88 No - the radio stations have gone down the shitter. There's plenty of lovely stuff out there, but it doesn't often get much airplay.

That said, the era of this specific sort of Prog rock is (sadly) long dead.

[8aPeach2]

They were NOT just a studio group. I heard them live in 1972 in Nashville TN. I sat 2 rows from the stage on the floor directly in front of Steve Howe....They were incredible even though they had Alan White on drums instead of Bill Bruford.

[TheTherese3]

Howe did a great service to us.He payed attention to George Harrison.

[ruredy2rock]

this is by far one of the best group of musicians to ever get together.they killed live!!!

[Solracslash]

Wow, that´s a great sound¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[MrTonyCola]

one of the greastest Yes tunes, what a group, freshman in High school at this time,a Snow Storm , a simulating voice

[MrTonyCola]

one of the greastest Yes tunes, what a group, freshman in High school at this time

[MrTonyCola]

one of the greastest Yes tunes, what a group

[jsilence418]

Recorded in 1971, a fucking masterpiece !

[fernominal]

When this album came out, (if you look at the album cover, in my mind it says the world is fragile, and we are flying high! superior to all animals on earth!) I didnt have a clue to what the cover meant! They were genius back then!

[Slohands]

I hate hearing this great band compared to RUSH. Please...stop it already.

Steve Howe's playing is very showy in this one, but I love it - it's expert. It's a true shame YES doesn't get their due respect.

[tubedweller5]

@Slohands Maybe it's better they don't get so much attention, you know? In this way, the the brilliance and wonder of their music is kept preserved and untainted by pop-culture.

Plus, I also hate when Rush is brought into this. They have their own unique sound and genius and should never be made "at odds" with Yes.

[becsaighead]

@tubedweller5 Here, here.  To both comments.

[zehWEEZLE]

@sponsler Hey man, a lot of the stuff you said to describe the beauty of this band sounds like how I feel about Rush(Caress of Steel is my fave album of all time) You got me really psyched to delve into this band's material. Got any tips for where to start listening??

[sponsler]

Zeppelin was great no doubt, but no one can even put a thistle to Yes, the depth of meaning in the lyrics is perpetual and changes with the times. The instrumentation and composition takes many 'listens' to capture with head phones in in some songs...takes a lot of listens to capture the depth of it all..it's a total ear and mind candy extravaganza.

[onepresence]

Exquisite! Thank You RakyMaky!

[TheTherese3]

Eiger would be a summit to attain.Howe hit me hard back in my bedroom in 72!Pure chill.

[Kruegerisgod]

Led has nothing on Yes.YES ALL THE WAY OVER LED YES>LED ZEPPELIN

[lescar88]

always one of my faves

[SuperMegaUberGenius]

every fifteen seconds of beauty will scoop a sateeite pie out of mysky from thereon, hath i knew you plated that waty with the balanced aliens i hadn't . ask the alien's ant. dressed for the day. warning sea floor for all of eternity. all in the sea. turn the sea over to the sky when you're finished, honey. of course. love , bye. and vice versa

[LuisDezz]

i love when rick wakeman play the piano on this song is my favorite part !!!! i glad i buy this cd !!!!!! i'm not regret !!!!!!

[TheTherese3]

Let's get The Mighty Zep into the Pantheon talk here.For you "buddies who always seem to bring up Led Zeppelin??...There's no point,we know the power of Page,Plant,Jones&Bonham!Yes just iced the cake!Who could keep up with these giants?Unbelievable times.

[Mowogjones]

I thoght that this was climbing the south side of a mountain, ieger anyone?

[ROLANDMC80EX]

GENIUS!

[ceiyer]

２分４０秒からが　大好き

[GreenerHill]

Their best song? Maybe.

[TheTherese3]

Pink Floyd ? Too clear channel.Yes needs no disc jockey paid by Limbaugh.

[TheTherese3]

I agree with your "apex" assessment,but you have to include "TALES"!

[probrojeffro]

Listening with head phones on, only. Sorry, you can't listen to the shoes, explosions, and wind without them. If you're not wearing head phones, please pause the recording and get them now. We'll wait . . . . ..

[KeyWess1]

woooooow!!! school your self people... GREAT MUSIC!!!! LISTEN TO THE TEMPO CHANGES AND THE MUSICAL ARRANGMENTS... IM STUCK.

[gibsg62]

@KeyWess1 well u better get un-stuck because u are still on side A....

[jasonbourneabc123]

King Christmas? : )

[TheTherese3]

Of course we acknowledge the Mighty ZEP you pleabe,This is about Structure my friend.Yes just made every group regroup.

[Malkmusianful]

Yes is that once-in-a-lifetime band that can make freezing to death in the Antarctic so badass and sweet at the same time.

This is honestly the closest thing Yes had gotten to pure hard rock. And my God, it's sweet. Then again, "Yes Album" up to "Close to the Edge" are the band's apex in my opinion.

[TheTherese3]

This album pretty much put the entire rockland on notice.Not any kind of bad thing ,just an uptick in music ideas.Yes steered the course to the source.Many of us know this.It's cool to be in my mid 50's!

[TheTherese3]

South Side Of the Sky is so out of place that know one knew it it could happen.See that is what makes these bastards GREAT!Are not we fortunate?Possibly the greatest!!

[gracealone420]

If you would also like to hear some same era/same talent type stuff try Gong, namely 'Angels Egg' ...'You'... or other Pothead Pixies stuff... I really like it. That band is Gong. Their first three albums are a whole story, as in a concept trilogy. If you decide you like it, get the whole lyrics sheets, as the content makes all the difference to the whole appreciation. PS- Have you met Bob Dobbs..?

[sully3027]

@gracealone420 my take is russia america 1760s Alaska and before 3 tribes

[TheTherese3]

Keep in mind Styx were in the audience.

[1qaz2wsx3edc5753]

This and Heart of the Sunrise are my 2 faves on Fragile. Bill Bruford is phenominal on both tunes. It almost sounds like he is experimenting with different beats and sounds as he goes. It doesn't sound in the pocket at anytime. Very pleasing; at least to my ears. Steve Howe also shines on this. His playing is very articulate and crisp and he sounds very hungry. Rick Wakeman leaves us wonderful memories with his playing as well as Chris Squire and Jon Anderson. Xcellent band!

[Raelspark]

I'm trying to learn this song now for the 40th anniversary of the "Fragile" album. Imagine the vocal part in the middle if it were done by CSN! Great leads by Howe in the reprise.

[Alexielify]

So unique! No one can do this except Yes.

[kingmagnum75]

styx + magnum as well

[TheTherese3]

They were all in the audience my friends.

[TheTherese3]

Ever here the story .Jimi at the Marquee walked into Chris's dressing room and pleaded for him to replace Redding.Squire said "no" Thank You Chris!History would have been altered . There would not have been YES.

[blackandtanful]

YES"こわれもの"A面ﾗｽﾄの悠久広大なﾛｯｸ･ｼﾝﾌｫﾆ­ｰ､"SouthSideOfTheSky"ジョンを含めたｺｰ­ﾗｽﾜｰｸもイイね～そしてテクニカルに突っ走る!



[TheTherese3]

seems to me that "South Side Of The Sky"stands apart from any recorded rock my fellow pleabes.

[TheTherese3]

It's tough to get away from these guys.They always bring you back to eternity

[makokan2000]

yes!! Gentle giant definately

[PopShoppekid]

Or Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and Genesis great with Peter Gabriel and without!

[Interst890]

steve howe is one of the best guys to ever pick up a geetar. i just love how his classical/country-influenced style manifests itself within his little sporadic riffs that go all over the fretboard. i just love that style.

[gettyz]

when a few great minds think alike, this is what happens...

[gettyz]

been so long since i heard it... of course, i still have the now defunct lp... listened to it 4 in a row... thank you, poster!

[gettyz]

sorry, but justin bieber has more talent in his little finger... unfortunately, that's where all his talent lies... live on, real music!!

[MrBUDdha42]

@gettyz fail

[TheTherese3]

We don't forget "Giant",but Yes gave them all credence.A place to go ,a landscape to paint,sounds that were forgotten since Vaughan Williams.

[eekman87]

man this is how music should be

[hal9000lovesdaisy]

Fragile is the album which at fifteen years old accompanied me into the world of psychedelic drugs, along with Dark Side of the Moon. On first hearing Yes, I was uncertain of Jon Andersen's gender, but I knew those lush, overdubbed vocals practically put me into a trance. I quickly bought up their previous releases, and awaited the release of Close to the Edge. I have seen the band live, with various line-ups, including the Drama tour.

[jdpatterson100]

saw them in concert at S.I.U.Ewardsville("72),sounded better than the album,if such a thing is possible.Steve Howe is a God.....

[sandwich451]

1972-75 did great prog songs then later 70's had a second wave of great stuff, like pink floyds animals and wall

[sandwich451]

what an amazing song, its a song, then its loose and free, then its a song again wowee!!!

[snap1920]

@sandwich451 ya got tht right AMAZING........

[TheTherese3]

Never leave Genesis out . Yes were our first manifesto ,then everyboby else weighed in. A truly great time.

[mikeszkoo]

This album is so amazing. Taking my breath.

[McGoonagle]

Just keeps getting better with age! True vintage material.

[talpajam]

always loved those descending/ascending runs by Howe in the middle verses

[TheTherese3]

It's OK Mr.Bob,they will figure out their fumble kick one day.Yes paved the way.

[rambadibow]

Bunch of cunts in the comments care more about their opinions than they care about good music. Yes I'm aware of the irony, thus de-irony-ing it.

[MrBobHand]

It's funny because when I play this to my my friends they all have weird looks on their faces and they want me to play something else. I simply say no and that they should appreciate good music. Oh yeah did I mention I'm 13! I love my dad for showing me Yes!

[acerrite]

@MrBobHand Wow good for you at such a young age! My dad used to sing in a band in the 70s and they covered some Yes songs as well as a bunch of other great stuff. They had a reunion concert when i was 16 and they played Roundabout. I told him I liked it and he said listen to Fragile. I was hooked since then! And yes I've gotten many of the exact same looks, it's totally normal! If it's not Katie Perry or Fitty Cent they don't wanna hear it. But Yes actually contains depth, keep listening!

[southsidesky]

Alan White has been YES'S drummer since 1973. Jon Anderson has been the lead singer and main lyric writer on all but 2 YES albums. If he ever said to pay no attention to the lyrics, he was kidding.

[sunnyztmoney]

yes has quickly became my favorite band

[TheTherese3]

Contrite my friend,just thinking out loud.This music is beyond you.

[gracealone420]

I once heard that YES singer Alan White said in response to an interview query concerning the content of their lyrics...something to the effect of "...pay no attantion to our words, they mean nothing...ignore them." 

[MightyMartel]

@gracealone420 I never care much for lyrics, they only add to my overall enjoyment of a song. I love lyrics that I can sing along to and whatever but I don't listen to lyrics too much when I hear a song for the first time. I'm all about the melody, the sounds or the passion that I can feel in the vocals.

[TheTherese3]

We all bow at the alter.

[jdpatterson100]

you should have seen them live in'73 !!!!!! MAN....Blown Away!!! the"Greatest"live show I ever saw,and I've seen 'em since'70. you have to appriciate the musicians!!

[wmchris22]

love this song



[BigUconnFan]

Steve Howe is the greatest guitar player ever. Brilliant, fast, precise, and a heart of gold.

[andjkh]

like this soooo much better than 'Roundabout' 

[TheTherese3]

R3fl#xEs Totally agree!You read my comment wrong.

[R3fl3xEs]

@TheTherese3 did i? well then i am sorry

[TheBPSEnsemble]

In fact, they could never really perform South Side of the Sky to their liking.

[TheBPSEnsemble]

@n64wilbert Actually, Yes never really wrote a composition, per se. During the recording process, the songs' structures were indeterminate; for exemplification: the timing of the recurrence of certain themes, where the song would refer back to itself, rather than being a totally random and atonal peice of shit, was not decided by the band members. It was their producer. They could perform a song live correctly until their producer had already mixed their miscellaneous 'jams'.

[gigantorrrrrr]

Master vocals and musicianship:

Heavenly, precision choral Vocals and Harmonies

Aggressive, electrically tasered Guitar runs

Stormy, haunting classical Keyboards

Perky, sophisticated, syncopated Percussion

and...Ohhhhhh That crunchy, belching Bass!

Gotta B YES!!!!!!

[n64wilbert]

Badass composition!!!!!Thanks for posting!!!!!

[HarpersFerryRaiders]

I saw Yes at least 70 times since the Close to the Edge tour. Seen in "Galic Park in the Bronx when I was about 12. I just started writing song recently... Started a band... Check us out... Harpers Ferry Raiders - Remember... the world turns easier on an axis of love!

[Tommygun1028]

Yes, A Celebration 1969-1979 2DVD set available at Tommygun Video, please see our Youtube channel for link to web-site, video clips, more details

[clokworkmusicandgame]

You see, I'm only 13, living in this world full of terrible cheesy pop music. And while everybody within a 12 mile radius of me is playing the new JB single on their ipod or something, I take out my dad's old walkman and pop this tape in. It's the best sensation in the world when someone asks you what you're listening to, you tell them, they have no clue what you're talking about. So they ask to sample this. The look on their face is the best ever.

[56astrogirl]

As classical pianist, I got most of my inspiration from Rick Wakeman...still trying to use ALL my fingers like him!! love to be at their 40 th anniversary concert. I was only 17 when I heard this for the first time.Undeniably immortal music!

[eduardo51123]

Clasical sound of YES, the dark atmosphere in this masterpiece is so brilliant !

[SortiariusOfficial]

Pure magic. Nuff said.

[Sam24]

the British seem to have made all of the coolest music in the world. Yes, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Iron Maiden.. simply amazing music.

Kansas is neat tho. :D

[LuridShadowX]

@Sam24 You forgot Bad Company, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, and The Who. :D

[Kruegerisgod]

@LuridShadowX and Genesis

[yotiuvevisitor]

@Sam24 led zepplin

[Xaxaar]

@Sam24 I like ze french a bit more.

[Vomitonthecross]

@Sam24 Zeppelin?



[Urkakkable]

@Sam24 U forgot Led Zeppelin

[tarkan525201]

@Urkakkable and judas priest! \m/

[LOSTHOMEY1]

@Sam24 Let's not forget Gentle Giant

[50L0NE]

@LOSTHOMEY1 hell, and not forget King Crimson!

[ArianeQube]

@50L0NE Hell, let's not forget PINK FLOYD, lol

[ninjaspit]

@50L0NE The canon!

[Innerspace100]

@LOSTHOMEY1 Good call!

[pq02lamzo]

@Sam24 - But not Jefferson Airplane.

[theclassicrockkid95]

@Sam24 Let's not forget Rush here pal. ;)

__TheClassicRockKid95__

[Kruegerisgod]

@theclassicrockkid95 Rush is Canadian, not British

[theclassicrockkid95]

@Kruegerisgod No kidding dude.

But he mentioned Kansas...  ...

__TheClassicRockKid95__

[snowdog03]

@theclassicrockkid95 Rush is Canadian.

[theclassicrockkid95]

@snowdog03 I. Know. That.

I was just saying, Rush is another great band; I'm not saying they're British/from the UK.

__TheClassicRockKid95__

[TheTurcu]

@Sam24 And King Crimson !

[1961vampire]

@Sam24 Please don´t forget Led Zeppelin.

[ubertrooper6300]

@Sam24 Jethro Tull was actually Irish...but yeah, you make a good point.

[TheNameThatCouldNotB]

@ubertrooper6300 You are wrong. Where did you get that idea from? Irish? Since when?

[ubertrooper6300]

@TheNameThatCouldNotB Oh, man, you're right...I've been misled my whole life...o_O

[Innerspace100]

@ubertrooper6300 No, they were not. Ian was born in Scotland, but grew up in Blackpool. The 1971- '75 line-up (with Thick As A Brick, A Passion Play, War Child and Minstrel in The Gallery) were all Blackpool guys with the exeption of Martin Barre, who is from Birmingham. All English, dear. :-)

[ubertrooper6300]

@Innerspace100 Yeah, thanks for this, I actually found out that it was true a while ago, and I effectively realized that I've been horribly misled my whole life...o_O

[JohnyCakesPT]

@Sam24

led zeppelin, jimi hendrix (got big in britain first), Judas priest

[TheTwilightalehouse]

@Sam24 Or van der graff generator

[Innerspace100]

@Sam24 You forgot King Crimson, Van Der Graaf Generator, Genesis (before Gabriel left), The Groundhogs and Deep Purple (the original mk II era). Oh, and Led Zeppelin.

[sreynoldsbros2]

@Sam24 and jimi hendrix first became famous in england and the who

[sreynoldsbros2]

@Sam24 o yea and led zeppelin

[Sam24]

@sreynoldsbros2 lets face it there's just too many amazing bands to mention all of them :D

[1803fe]

@Sam24 FUCKYEAH!! dOnt forget GENESIS!! Best band ever!

[uriahheep108]

@1803fe "The individual is handicapped by coming face to face with a conspiracy so monsterous he cannot believe it exists."-J. Edgar Hoover

"We shall have World Government whether or not you like it, by conquest or consent."-James Warburg(Council on Foreign Relations)

"No one will enter the New World Order unless he or she will make a pledge to worship Lucifer. No one will enter the new age unless he will take a Luciferian initiation."-David Spangler(United Nations)