The Very Best of Yes

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Annotation

Title 5 on the DVD is listed as “1970 Playback Show” but is actually the first eight minutes of “Yours Is No Disgrace”. Title 6 is the closing three minutes of the same performance.

Annotation last modified on 2015-07-21 19:03 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Owner of a Lonely Heart
engineer:
Gary Langan
producer:
Trevor Horn
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (in 1983)
drums (drum set):
Alan White (Yes drummer) (in 1983)
guitar:
Trevor Rabin (South African musician and score composer) (in 1983)
keyboard:
Tony Kaye (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1983, in 2003) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983, in 2003)
recorded at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1983)
recording of:
Owner of a Lonely Heart (in 1983)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin (South African musician and score composer) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Affirmative Music (publisher), BMG Chrysalis Scandinavia AB (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG Chrysalis”), BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Carbert Music Inc., Carlin America, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Downtown Music Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing International Inc., Downtown Music Publishing LLC (PRS-affiliated), Hebbes Music Group Pty. Ltd., Kassner Associated Publishers, Ltd., SPZ Music, Inc. (BMI affiliated), Tremander Songs, Unforgettable Songs (ASCAP-affiliated), Unforgettable Songs Ltd., Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia, Warner Chappell North America, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
sub-publisher:
エイベックス・ミュージック・パブリッシング 第7出版事業部 (Avex Music Publishing, 7th Publishing Division), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division) (from 2015-01-01 to present) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
3.954:29
2Roundabout
assistant engineer:
Gary Martin (sound engineer)
engineer:
Eddy Offord
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Bill Bruford (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Steve Howe (in 1971-09)
keyboard:
Rick Wakeman (in 1971-09)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (in 1971-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-09)
recording of:
Roundabout (in 1971-09)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Steve Howe
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Topographic Music, Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases), Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Yessongs Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
4.58:35
3I Have Seen All Good People
recording of:
I’ve Seen All Good People
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Topographic Music, Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Yessongs Ltd.
quotes lyrics from:
Give Peace a Chance
6:58
4Mood for a Day
assistant engineer:
Gary Martin (sound engineer)
engineer:
Eddy Offord
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-09)
recording of:
Mood for a Day (in 1971-09)
composer:
Steve Howe
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
4.53:02
5No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed
producer:
Tony Colton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1970)
cover recording of:
No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed
lyricist and composer:
Richie Havens
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946) and Nicklewhistle Music
44:46
6Parallels
assistant engineer:
David Richards (Swiss-based producer and engineer)
engineer:
John Timperley
executive producer:
Brian Lane (producer)
producer:
Brian Lane (producer) and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer)
electric guitar:
Steve Howe
organ [church organ]:
Rick Wakeman
background vocals:
Steve Howe and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1977)
recorded at:
Église réformée Saint-Martin de Vevey in Vevey, Vaud (Canton of Vaud), Switzerland and Mountain Recording Studios (original Montreux location, 1975–2002) in Montreux, Vaud (Canton of Vaud), Switzerland (from 1976 until 1977)
recording of:
Parallels
lyricist and composer:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1977)
55:55
7Everydays
engineer:
Eddy Offord
producer:
Tony Colton
bass:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1969-12 until 1970-02)
drums (drum set):
Bill Bruford (from 1969-12 until 1970-02)
guitar:
Peter Banks (guitarist, ex‐Yes) (from 1969-12 until 1970-02)
keyboard [hammond organ, piano]:
Tony Kaye (from 1969-12 until 1970-02)
vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (from 1969-12 until 1970-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1970)
recorded at:
Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1969-12 until 1970-02)
cover recording of:
Everydays (from 1969-12 until 1970-02)
lyricist and composer:
Stephen Stills
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Richie Furay Music (BMI), Springalo Toones (BMI) and Ten‐East Music (BMI)
46:12
8Starship Trooper
engineer:
Eddy Offord
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
drums (drum set):
Bill Bruford (in 1970, from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
electric bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (in 1970)
guitar:
Steve Howe (in 1970, from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
keyboard:
Tony Kaye (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
keyboard [piano, organ, synthesizer]:
Tony Kaye (in 1970)
percussion:
Bill Bruford (in 1970)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (in 1970, from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1973)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970) and Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
recording of:
Starship Trooper (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
lyricist:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
composer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Steve Howe and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Topographic Music, Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Yessongs Ltd.
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
59:29
9Wonderous Stories
assistant engineer:
David Richards (Swiss-based producer and engineer)
engineer:
John Timperley
executive producer:
Brian Lane (producer)
producer:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1976 until 1977)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer) (from 1976 until 1977)
Moog [Polymoog]:
Rick Wakeman (from 1976 until 1977)
Portuguese guitar [Vachalia] and electric guitar:
Steve Howe (from 1976 until 1977)
background vocals:
Steve Howe (from 1976 until 1977) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1976 until 1977)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (from 1976 until 1977)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint) (in 1977), Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1977) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1977)
recorded at:
Mountain Recording Studios (original Montreux location, 1975–2002) in Montreux, Vaud (Canton of Vaud), Switzerland (from 1976 until 1977)
partial recording of:
Wonderous Stories (from 1976 until 1977)
lyricist and composer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Topographic Music (publisher), Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1977)
4.353:51
10Long Distance Runaround
assistant engineer:
Gary Martin (sound engineer)
engineer:
Eddy Offord
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Bill Bruford (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Steve Howe (in 1971-09)
keyboard:
Rick Wakeman (in 1971-09)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (in 1971-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971, in 1972) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1971-08 until 1971-09, in 1971-09)
recording of:
Long Distance Runaround (in 1971-09)
lyricist and composer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Topographic Music, Ltd., Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Yessongs Ltd.
4.53:35
11Going for the One
assistant engineer:
David Richards (Swiss-based producer and engineer)
engineer:
John Timperley
executive producer:
Brian Lane (producer)
producer:
Brian Lane (producer) and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1976 until 1977)
drums (drum set):
Alan White (Yes drummer) (from 1976 until 1977)
keyboard [electric keyboards] and piano:
Rick Wakeman (from 1976 until 1977)
steel guitar:
Steve Howe (from 1976 until 1977)
background vocals:
Steve Howe (from 1976 until 1977) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1976 until 1977)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (from 1976 until 1977)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1977) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1977)
recorded at:
Mountain Recording Studios (original Montreux location, 1975–2002) in Montreux, Vaud (Canton of Vaud), Switzerland (from 1976 until 1977)
recording of:
Going for the One (from 1976 until 1977)
lyricist and composer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Chappell Ltd., Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1977)
45:33
12Tempus Fugit
additional engineer:
George Chambers (engineer a/k/a George “Chappie” Chambers)
engineer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Eddie Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer)
electric guitar [Fender Stratocaster]:
Steve Howe
keyboard:
Geoff Downes
background vocals:
Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
lead vocals:
Trevor Horn
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1980) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1980)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Tempus Fugit (in 1980)
writer:
Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.), Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
55:17
13Soon
recording engineer:
Genaro Rippo
producer and mixer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
acoustic guitar:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Steve Howe
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
drums (drum set):
Alan White (Yes drummer)
electric guitar, electric sitar and pedal steel guitar:
Steve Howe
electric piano, Hammond organ, mellotron, Minimoog and piano:
Patrick Moraz
percussion:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
piccolo and lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
background vocals:
Steve Howe and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1975) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
recorded at:
Chris Squire’s Basement in Virginia Water, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Soon (in 1974)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Steve Howe, Patrick Moraz, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Affirmative Music (publisher), Warner Chappell North America and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
part of:
The Gates of Delirium
3.54:17
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1No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed
live cover recording of:
No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Richie Havens
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946) and Nicklewhistle Music
4:38
2Looking Around
live recording of:
Looking Around
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Cotillion, Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Topographic Music, Ltd. and Yessongs Ltd.
4:00
3Survival
live recording of:
Survival
lyricist and composer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
publisher:
Cotillion, Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Topographic Music, Ltd. and Yessongs Ltd.
6:56
4Time and a Word
live recording of:
Time and a Word
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and David Foster (bassist, played in Badger)
publisher:
Cotillion, Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Yessongs Ltd. and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1970)
4:40
5Yours Is No Disgrace
live partial recording of:
Yours Is No Disgrace
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Bill Bruford, Steve Howe, Tony Kaye and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Topographic Music, Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
7:58
6Yours Is No Disgrace (closing section)
live partial recording of:
Yours Is No Disgrace
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Bill Bruford, Steve Howe, Tony Kaye and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Topographic Music, Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
3:10
7All Good People (take 1)
live recording of:
All Good People (on 1971-04-19)
writer:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
I’ve Seen All Good People
3:52
8All Good People (take 2)
live recording of:
All Good People (on 1971-04-19)
writer:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
I’ve Seen All Good People
3:50
9All Good People (take 3)
live recording of:
All Good People (on 1971-04-19)
writer:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
I’ve Seen All Good People
3:39
10Owner of a Lonely Heart
live recording of:
Owner of a Lonely Heart
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin (South African musician and score composer) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Affirmative Music (publisher), BMG Chrysalis Scandinavia AB (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG Chrysalis”), BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Carbert Music Inc., Carlin America, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Downtown Music Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing International Inc., Downtown Music Publishing LLC (PRS-affiliated), Hebbes Music Group Pty. Ltd., Kassner Associated Publishers, Ltd., SPZ Music, Inc. (BMI affiliated), Tremander Songs, Unforgettable Songs (ASCAP-affiliated), Unforgettable Songs Ltd., Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia, Warner Chappell North America, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
sub-publisher:
エイベックス・ミュージック・パブリッシング 第7出版事業部 (Avex Music Publishing, 7th Publishing Division), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division) (from 2015-01-01 to present) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
4:58
11Soon
live recording of:
Soon
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Steve Howe, Patrick Moraz, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Affirmative Music (publisher), Warner Chappell North America and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
part of:
The Gates of Delirium
6:38

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