Yes roundabout clean sound 45 rpm short version restored. The song originated when the band were on tour and travelled from aberdeen to glasgow, and went through many roundabouts on the way. Ill be the roundabout the words will make you out an out you spend the day your way call it morning driving through the south in an out the valley the music, dance and sing they make the children really ring i spend the day your way call it morning driving long distance runaround, a single by yes. An in depth breakdown of the multitrack master tape of yess roundabout, one of the most complex, adventurous, innovative, progressive records to ever get played almost to death on classic rock radio. The arrangements were by dee palmer then david palmer. Mar 28, 2016 new 8 bit remix cover version of roundabout, a tribute to yes reminiscent of classic chiptune nes 8bit nintendo songs. Roundabout is the opening track for the 1971 album fragile by british progressive rock band yes. This collection of single edits features their bestknown songs, including roundabout and long distance runaround.
Roundabout is a song by the english progressive rock band yes from their fourth studio album fragile, released in november 1971. The quality control artist lil baby has a new project called harder than ever set to drop on may 18th. Even if the seeds of the yes album can be found in the band s first two records yes and time and a word, and the seeds of fragile can be found in the yes album, each represents a qualitative leap. The song was written by singer jon anderson and guitarist steve howe. Thank you, rick beato, all purpose everything music guy. It contains startling instrumental movement beneath yes trademarked sound. It was written by singer jon anderson and guitarist steve howe and produced by the band and eddy offord. The yes album fragile close to the edge tales from topographic. Though tormato had its moments, it wasnt among yes more memorable studio dates. Ill be the roundabout the words will make you out an out ill be the roundabout the words will make you out an out in and around the lake mountains come out of the sky and they stand there twenty four before my love ill be there feels like ill be the roundabout the words will make you out an out you spend the day your way call it morning. Roundabout is a music singlesepsfan clubpromo recording by yes symphonic progprogressive rock released in 1981 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. It was the first single released from their fourth studio album, fragile 1971. Ill be the roundabout the words will make you out n out i spend the day your way call it morning driving thru the sound and in and out th.
It is little things like this that make listening to an entire album versus just picking through the popular hits so worth while. Roundabout has become one of the bestknown songs by yes. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your yes collection. Roundabout 8 bit remix cover version tribute to yes. Ill be the roundabout the words will make you out an out you spend the day your way call it morning driving through the south in an out the valley the music, dance and sing they make the children really ring i spend the day your way call it morning driving yes s fourth album, fragile. This is the full song of roundabout, arranged for a jazz band. It was the bands first album to feature keyboardist rick wakeman, who replaced founder member tony kaye after the group had finished touring their breakthrough record, the yes album. Fragile is the fourth studio album by the english progressive rock band yes, released in. Yes singer jon anderson recalls writing the lyrics to roundabout in a van traveling through scotland. New 8 bit remix cover version of roundabout, a tribute to yes reminiscent of classic chiptune nes 8bit nintendo songs. This was rick wakemans first album with yes and also their first transatlantic top 10 release. I got really lazy with the solo section, and i gave up on transcribing most of the drum and bass parts.
The inevitable question about the meaning of roundabout was asked. Yes i do it big, call me lil astronomical weezy f baby and the f is for phenomenal type of nigga go and get his hood cross his abdominal you could check my watch, i been rich a long time ago. Roundabout is one of the albums best musical spokesmen, and the bands for that matter. There are enough yes compilations to satisfy nearly every fetish, and this one is notable for its lack of epics, or more specifically its rendering of past epics. Yes roundabout by yes official free listening on soundcloud. Fragile is the fourth studio album by the english progressive rock band yes, released in november 1971 by atlantic records. There are two competing explanations regarding the song. Yes roundabout to be continued song free download audio. Fragile is the fourth album by british progressive rock band yes, after yes, time and a word and the yes album. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits and the influence of the many changes in popular music, the band has endured for 40 years and still retains. The yes album saw the entry of steve howe into the lineup, and squire said his arrival upped our level of writing.
Roundabout was originally released in january of 1971 off fragile, and then again a year later as a single, which is the charted version. In the meantime, anderson was also working with bill bruford, rick wakeman and steve howe on a project called anderson bruford wakeman howe, whose selftitled album came out in 1989. The yes album fragile close to the edge tales from. Rehearsals took place in august 1971 in what squire described as a little rehearsal studio in shepherds market in london. Official single is played by a little fast speed less than 1%, and tune. It featured the hit single owner of a lonely heart, yes biggest hit to date. Jan 30, 2009 yes i do it big, call me lil astronomical weezy f baby and the f is for phenomenal type of nigga go and get his hood cross his abdominal you could check my watch, i been rich a long time ago. Roundabout, which is still a standard on classic rock playlists, is an unusual track. An edited version of roundabout was released as a single in the us in.
Symphonic music of yes is a 1993 orchestral album covering selected songs by yes. Yes roundabout is one of the alltime great progressive rock songs. Steve howe roundabout intro for guitarist fragile 1971 yes. Also, there are a few parts on the guitar that are impossibleobscenely difficult. Yes featuring jon anderson, trevor rabin, rick wakeman licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of eagle rock entertainment. The inspiration behind roundabout, the 1972 hit song by yes wsj. Yes and you and i 1974, solid centre, vinyl discogs. Fragile is a music studio album recording by yes symphonic. It consists of nine tracks, four of which are group performances while five are solo features written by each member. A good place to start as any for new yes fans as all the tracks are taken from their most essential albums the yes album, fragile, close to the edge, and going for the one and of couse their suprise 1980s smash hit single owner of a lonely heart which they give a splendid rendition. Yes broke barriers by recording rock albums with classicallyinspired music that featured both 4minute pop hits and epic songs that spanned the entire side of an album. The best of yes, it was originally released in 2011 with a cover i didnt know about or approve. Go at 8 am and only stay an hour, leave before the wave of tourists come.
Fragile was released on 26 november 1971 on atlantic records. Yes is a british progressive rock band which formed in london, united kingdom in 1968. Yes roundabout youtube yes long distance runaround the fish bass solo live in lugano 2004 remastered duration. Classic yes is the second compilation album by british progressive rock group yes. Fragile received a positive reception upon its release, and was a commercial success, reaching no. Yes roundabout early rough mix by yes official free. Rehearsals took place in august 1971 in what squire described as a little. Yes roundabout lyrics meaning lyric interpretations. Roundabout 8 bit remix cover version tribute to yes 8 bit. Roundabout is a music singlesepsfan clubpromo recording by yes. Roundabout tab by yes guitar songsterr tabs with rhythm. Roundabout 8 bit remix cover version tribute to yes 8. The inspiration behind roundabout, the 1972 hit song by yes. It is best known for the song roundabout, which was released in an edited version as a u.
Ill be the round about the words will make you out n out i spend the day your way call it morning driving through the sound and in and out the valley the music dance and sing they make the children really ring i spend the day your way call it morning driving through. I recommend full freedom for all of the rhythm section in most parts. Each reminds us that there was a period, in the late 60s and early 70s, when a handful of rock acts went from strength to strength. I heard roundabout on the radio back in the seventies and it was the first song id ever heard by yes i was immediately hooked. Roundabout by yes official free listening on soundcloud.
Catchy enough to have delivered the band a major hit, short enough 3. Yes roundabout long distance runaround 45 rpm single. Over the years they have released 21 studio albums, 14 live albums, 35 compilation albums, 28 singles and 22 videos. Track roundabout lp fragile artist yes turntable philips 212 cartridge stanton 681 eee mkiii cartridge all credit goes to rightful owners. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits and the influence of the many changes in popular music. One of the bestlooking and bestsounding yes bootlegs of the late 70s is in the round, which offers a bizarre illustration that emulated roger deans style. This is a discography of the english progressive rock band yes. Hear yes perform roundabout on this day in 1974 paste. Yes roundabout long distance runaround 45 rpm single music. What i find interesting is, is when the band says the sailor sees the rim of the land then they say get closer hold the land im not sure what they mean by that. Song meaningi remember some 30 years ago hearing an interview with members of yes on the radio. Both demon who released it and rhino were very helpful in putting right the situation, and the two cd set has been rereleased with a cover specially made based on an updated view of the. The single is a shortened version of the album track but i didnt know that then all i knew was that it sounded great. Taken from the album k 50009 fragile both sides taken from 1973 albums.
An edited version of roundabout was released as a single in the us in january 1972, which reached no. Roundabout guitar tab by yes with free online tab player. Single versions of starship troopers, roundabout, and your move without the addition of i. After firing banks to make space for howe, little did tony kaye expect the boot to allow the. Originally released as a single lp with a bonus 7inch 33 rpm disc featuring live versions of roundabout and ive seen all good people from 1978, everything has been compiled. Ill be the roundabout the words will make you out n out i spend the day your way call it morning driving thru the sound and in and out the valley the music dance and sing they make the children really ring i spend the day your way call it morning driving thru the sound. Originally released as a single lp with a bonus 7inch 33 rpm disc featuring live versions of roundabout and ive seen all good people from 1978, everything has been compiled onto one handy cd. Roundabout is a british meaning for a merrygo around and a traffic circle. It is little things like this that make listening to an entire album versus just.
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