Classic Yes

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Classic Yes is the second compilation album by British progressive rock group Yes. Originally released as a single LP with a bonus 7-inch 33 1/3 RPM disc featuring live versions of "Roundabout" and "I've Seen All Good People" from 1978, everything has been compiled onto one handy CD. It was taken out of circulation by 2003. Although it was initially not a strong seller, Classic Yes ultimately went platinum in the US and still remains the ideal entry point for Yes novices. Track listing Side o...

Classic Yes is the second compilation album by British progressive rock group Yes. Originally released as a single LP with a bonus 7-inch 33 1/3 RPM disc featuring live versions of "Roundabout" and "I've Seen All Good People" from 1978, everything has been compiled onto one handy CD. It was taken out of circulation by 2003. Although it was initially not a strong seller, Classic Yes ultimately went platinum in the US and still remains the ideal entry point for Yes novices. Track listing Side one 1. "Heart of the Sunrise" (Jon Anderson/Chris Squire/Bill Bruford) – 10:35 2. "Wonderous Stories" (Jon Anderson) – 3:50 3. "Yours Is No Disgrace" (Jon Anderson/Chris Squire/Steve Howe/Tony Kaye/Bill Bruford) – 9:41 Side two 1. "Starship Trooper" – 9:25 2. "Long Distance Runaround" (Jon Anderson) – 3:30 3. "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)" (Chris Squire) – 2:37 4. "And You and I" (Jon Anderson; Themes by Bill Bruford/Steve Howe/Chris Squire) – 10:05 Bonus record Side one 1. "Roundabout" (Jon Anderson/Steve Howe) – 7:53 Side two 1. "I've Seen All Good People" – 7:29 Classic Yes (Atlantic K 50842) failed to chart in the UK. It reached #142 in the US during a chart stay of 5 weeks. Personnel * Jon Anderson: vocals * Chris Squire: Bass guitar, vocals, compiler * Steve Howe: guitars, vocals * Tony Kaye: Keyboards (on tracks 3 and 4) * Rick Wakeman: Keyboards (everything else) * Alan White: Drums, vocals (on tracks 2, 8, and 9) * Bill Bruford: Drums, vocals (everything else) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.