Back in 2015, we got to see World Party (Karl and a couple of other guys) at a small venue. We were right at the front of the stage, and all I wanted to hear was "All Come True" - and he played it all - EVERY DAMNED THING anyone could have wanted to hear. I still get verklempt when I think about his passing.
Thatâs all well and good but how does this relate to Yes?
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May 9, 2025 - 10:51am
Back in 2015, we got to see World Party (Karl and a couple of other guys) at a small venue. We were right at the front of the stage, and all I wanted to hear was "All Come True" - and he played it all - EVERY DAMNED THING anyone could have wanted to hear. I still get verklempt when I think about his passing.
I personally have zero interest in what Yes are doing or not doing but some acts refuse to do their biggest hits (Ministry "Every Day is Halloween") was a thorn in Al's side for decades and Jonathan Richman never does "Roadrunner" and a few people leave their shows pissed off and the band cheats (some of) their biggest fans out of the thing that would bring them the most joy. So I don't really understand it. It's like a bar deciding not to serve beer because they're just so tired of serving beer.
Yes I understand the song usually comes from an entirely different band/person/time than where the artist is currently. Some of us go to shows to be a part of the newest thing, but most of us also want to be transported back to that place. I guess that's why some bands do a medley of 3 or 4 of their big hits then go on with the rest of the show.
Yes I understand the song usually comes from an entirely different band/person/time than where the artist is currently. Some of us go to shows to be a part of the newest thing, but most of us also want to be transported back to that place. I guess that's why some bands do a medley of 3 or 4 of their big hits then go on with the rest of the show.
Fripp wrote about this extensively and his usual reply when someone says âyou didnât do what I wantâ is to reply âlooks like itâs time for you to move on.â
Saw Toddâs âUnpredictableâ show and at the beginning he told us to not yell requests because then he certainly wouldnât do it. So I immediately yelled âHello itâs meâ. Didnât work.
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May 9, 2025 - 8:31am
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I personally have zero interest in what Yes are doing or not doing but some acts refuse to do their biggest hits (Ministry "Every Day is Halloween") was a thorn in Al's side for decades and Jonathan Richman never does "Roadrunner" and a few people leave their shows pissed off and the band cheats (some of) their biggest fans out of the thing that would bring them the most joy. So I don't really understand it. It's like a bar deciding not to serve beer because they're just so tired of serving beer.
Yes I understand the song usually comes from an entirely different band/person/time than where the artist is currently. Some of us go to shows to be a part of the newest thing, but most of us also want to be transported back to that place. I guess that's why some bands do a medley of 3 or 4 of their big hits then go on with the rest of the show.
Todd did shows last year that only included a few of his more well known songs and there were some of his devoted fans who were not enamored. He is doing another tour like that this year. I liked the show I saw (although I was slightly miffed with the exclusion of Just One Victory) and will be going again this year. I get what you are saying. The thing is, many of these performers have been out there playing for 40-50 years and they have a lot of songs and a lot of fan favorites. There are going to be disappointments. I can see both sides. Personally, I like to see a balance.
Well, if he didn't/doesn't like the song... he's in the best position now to not sing it. I think he should drop it from the setlist (along with one maybe two of the "new" songs) and replace them with some of the other back catalog "gems". Just an opinion.
I personally have zero interest in what Yes are doing or not doing but some acts refuse to do their biggest hits (Ministry "Every Day is Halloween") was a thorn in Al's side for decades and Jonathan Richman never does "Roadrunner" and a few people leave their shows pissed off and the band cheats (some of) their biggest fans out of the thing that would bring them the most joy. So I don't really understand it. It's like a bar deciding not to serve beer because they're just so tired of serving beer.
Yes I understand the song usually comes from an entirely different band/person/time than where the artist is currently. Some of us go to shows to be a part of the newest thing, but most of us also want to be transported back to that place. I guess that's why some bands do a medley of 3 or 4 of their big hits then go on with the rest of the show.
Well, if he didn't/doesn't like the song... he's in the best position now to not sing it. I think he should drop it from the setlist (along with one maybe two of the "new" songs) and replace them with some of the other back catalog "gems". Just an opinion.
If they donât bring back OlÃas of Sunhillow, itâll be a damn shame.
IIRC he didn't like it back when it came out. Probably hates that it's going to be the song he's most remembered for.
Well, if he didn't/doesn't like the song... he's in the best position now to not sing it. I think he should drop it from the setlist (along with one maybe two of the "new" songs) and replace them with some of the other back catalog "gems". Just an opinion.
Caught the last show of the GFTO tour, and my buddy got me in to the after party where I shook Rick/Chrisâs hands.
(Donovan opened and every white man in the room had to change his undies when he went. âHail Atlantisâ¦.â)
Saw Yes many times since including Union. Once after a Howe showcase, Jon prompted him to come forward for a bow and he shook his head angrily and stepped back towards the curtain. Weird.
The musical talent that made up that band in itâs many permutations is really mind boggling.
I saw Yes back during the Rick Wakeman era; I remember it as being one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
Caught the last show of the GFTO tour, and my buddy got me in to the after party where I shook Rick/Chrisâs hands.
(Donovan opened and every white man in the room had to change his undies when he went. âHail Atlantisâ¦.â)
Saw Yes many times since including Union. Once after a Howe showcase, Jon prompted him to come forward for a bow and he shook his head angrily and stepped back towards the curtain. Weird.
My photos, but not my video, from the show.
SPOILERS.
They fucking OPENED with CTTE. I was overwhelmed, a bit teary, and pretty sure I wasnât going to make it to the inevitable Awaken (the best Yes song ever - fight me, bro).
Anderson came running out on stage with his arms out like an airplane before hitting the mike. Smiling, gracious, totally enjoying himself.
Never a moment where you thought he couldnât do it - which is amazing considering heâs like 80.
Band is top notch, and included Chris Clark showing off that he can do anything Wakeman did.Iâd seen Clark in the last version of Brand X and knew he was worthy. He doesnât come off as a Big Rock God but he can play like a mofo. And the band acknowledges that.
They did a few tunes from the new Jon album, which were OK - the songs werenât that great but they performed them as best they could.
After a couple of hours they finished as predicted with Roundabout and no encore. But I coulda lasted another hour, easily. ROCK. GOD. Still going strong.
Jump to 11:37 for proof.
I saw Yes back during the Rick Wakeman era; I remember it as being one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
I had my doubts... and when I clicked out to YouTube this "newer" concert was there.
PSet to start at "And you and I".
I seriously doubted his voice...but he sounds pretty damn good. For 80....he sounds amazing.
Yes, he sounded great for his age. I recently saw John Lodge (Moody Blues) perform and they practically had to construct some type of scaffolding to keep him upright. The dude was very wobbly. Jon Anderson was spry compared to him.
Turns out the first sentence you never want to hear at an ageing rockerâs concert is⦠âWell as many of you know, I am recovering from a recent stroke.
