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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, this is the Music History Today Podcast for June 8. On today's show, Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones gets fired but the world finds out later, a cult classic movie premieres, & Rick Wakeman leaves.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 What happened on this date in music history09:21 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history13:25 Albums released on this date in music history 20:59 Singles released on this date in music history 26:57 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 37:09 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 43:20 What's on tomorrow's episode
Yessounds steps into a calmer space this week with Episode 056: Natural World, a full journey through the atmospheric, meditative side of the Yes universe. Our Featured Album is Rick Wakeman's The Natural World Trilogy (1999), a three‑part exploration of nature, texture, and quiet emotional landscapes.Along the way we visit the softer corners of the Yes family tree — Jon Anderson's Angels Embrace, Steve Howe's reflective pieces, Oliver Wakeman's spiritual instrumentals, Tony Kaye's cinematic work, Tom Brislin's ambient sketches, and even a rare New Age‑leaning moment from Bill Bruford with Michiel Borstlap.Settle in and enjoy the quiet side of Yes. Myo Maya – Jon Anderson (Angels Embrace) The Pond Skater – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) The 3rd Of March – Steve Howe (Time) Self-Contained – Peter Banks (The Self-Contained Trilogy, Disc 2: Self-Contained) Where Angels Walk – Oliver Wakeman Feat. Steve Howe (Purification by Sound) Birding Symphonica Tree – Jon Anderson (EarthMotherEarth – Special Edition) The Salamander – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Predawn – Tom Brislin (Hurry Up and Smell the Roses) Seraphim – Paul Sutin & Steve Howe (Seraphim) Homecoming – Tony Kaye (End Of Innocence) Midnight Cello – Jon Anderson (Angels Embrace) Pacific Paradise – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Low Tide, Camber Sands – Michiel Borstlap, Bill Bruford (In Two Minds) Visitor – Tom Brislin (Hurry Up and Smell the Roses) Mono Lake – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Rite of Passage – ‘Reflections' Too – Patrick Moraz (Windows of Time) Video Star – Geoff Downes (The Best Of The 01/W) The Alpine Snowbell – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Marching Into a Bottle – Alan White (Ramshackled) Soft Caress – Steve Howe (Guitar Plus) Heroes – Tony Kaye (End Of Innocence) The Desert Lizard – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Angels Embrace – Jon Anderson (Angels Embrace) Twelve Rays of Light – Oliver Wakeman (Divine Harmonies – Enlightenment & Inspiration) The Spider Crab – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy)
n del Montículo" de 1988 y su famosa frase: "No existe tal cosa como la sociedad". 25 de Mayo: ¿Sabías que el primer grito libertario no fue en Bs. As.? Fue un año antes (1809) en Chuquisaca, Bolivia. AMÉRICA ESCONDIDA Desigualdad: Los ultrarricos multiplicaron por 6 su riqueza en lo que va del siglo, mientras el 50% más pobre paga más tasas efectivas de impuestos. ¿Cómo opera el discurso anti-tributario? Colombia: Gustavo Petro se encamina al cierre de su gestión con un 55% de aprobación pese a las campañas en su contra. BLOQUES Y SEGUNDA HORA Altos en el camino: Rick Wakeman versionando a Los Beatles, Elton John + Bernie Taupin, y León Gieco con Dino Saluzzi. Mega Hits: Agitá la cabeza con un clásico de KISS de 1979. Historia: Felipe Pigna nos cuenta la increíble vida de corsario del Almirante Guillermo Brown. Cierre: Especial de Zoe Gotusso y la poesía de Atahualpa Yupanqui en la voz de Piero. ¡Te leemos en los comentarios!
Steven presents another Yesshift News Desk Edition. Amidst the news is highlights regarding birthday boys Bill Bruford and Rick Wakeman, with the former having posts about Peter Roth Trio and an Earthworks Dig album visualizer, and the latter having just announced The Wizard of Prog tour and autobiography. There are also Yes Fragile tour leg updates, and some catching up of other bits that have come out over the last several weeks! Plus, submissions are open for Miguelbass' Play for Chris 12 over at http://miguelbass.com/playforchris12
Haldane graduate bringing quartet to St. Mary's Robert Freimark is best known for two things: his complicated jazz piano compositions and his hair, which is so long and straight that it serves as curtains over his face when he plays. The look resembles that of Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman. "Someone told me that recently, but I had no idea who he is," says Freimark, 18, a 2025 Haldane High School graduate who is studying music at William Patterson University in New Jersey. "It makes me more recognizable." On Saturday (May 9), Freimark will perform in Cold Spring as part of the Music at St. Mary's series with his quartet: Carter Stein on saxophone, Maria Kolesnik on drums and Gabriel Balado on bass (stepping in for Marcelo Díaz). Earlier this year, Freimark won a Young-Arts National Competition Award in jazz, one of 741 musicians selected from some 13,000 applicants. His goal is to make a living as a professional musician. He started playing piano at age 7, taking lessons in classical repertoire, but shifted to jazz when his teacher, Jesse Stecken at Forte Piano Studio in Beacon, encouraged him to improvise. A turning point, Freimark says, is when he nailed a solo arrangement of "Rhapsody in Blue" during his sophomore year at Haldane. Conversant with standard and more obscure repertoire, his style is subtle but sophisticated. His goal is to reel off any of hundreds of instrumental jams on the fly. "That's what being a jazz musician is, and I'm going through acute ear identification training," he says. "Another skill is listening and being able to identify chord changes on the spot, even if you don't know the song — 'ear-balling it,' as some people say." Freimark arranged a version of "My Favorite Things," adapting John Coltrane's sax rendition for piano, changing the time signature and delivering a straightforward groove. He can replicate and build on the style of odd-bird Thelonius Monk, whose wobbly, off-kilter phrasing shook up jazz in the 1950s and '60s. "Just You Wait," an original Freimark composition, which sounds like it's dredged from the classic Monk era, opens with a bebop-influenced passage in which the bass, played by Stecken on keyboard in a video shot at the Howland Cultural Center, doubles the piano's left hand through a few bars of Freimark's solo, then shifts into swinging, walking phrases to provide a launch pad for the pianist to modulate the timing and make other low-key modifications. "A bunch of notes came to me so fast; I figured I should write them down immediately," Freimark says. "From that draft, not much has changed. There are abstractions, but it still feels grounded." Reflecting the influence of his mother, Sandy McKelvey, a guitarist who is passionate about the music of Central and South America, Freimark also explores Latin Jazz, executing his feathery touch to "Soñando con Puerto Rico." On Saturday, he and his bandmates will perform an extended version of "Just You Wait," along with a mix of "songbook standards and compositions that are important to jazz musicians," he says. Though he began playing at a young age, Freimark never considered himself a prodigy. "There were always kids half my age who could play more difficult music," he says. "I'm just trying to do my own thing." St. Mary's Church is located at 1 Chestnut St. in Cold Spring. The concert, which begins at 2 p.m., is free, but donations for Music at St. Mary's are welcome.
Welcome back to Second Spin! Bob and Gar are catapulting you to the moon with episodes packed with legendary rock folklore and a few seriously heated rants.
Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius This week, we start a new series of episodes in preparation for the forthcoming book Master of Images - Barry Plummer's Yes Legacy. One of the most intriguing sets of photos shared with me by Barry shows some kind of an event in 1981 with Rick Wakeman, shortly after he left Yes. I've added a couple of the shots (heavily watermarked) into the show notes for this week's episode but the whole set will be available in what is shaping up to be a very interesting book. Mark and I discuss the photos as well as the associated album. Let us know what you think of it via the comments on Yes Music Podcast.com What is Rick doing underground? Who is with him? Most importantly - why? Barry Plummer's photos: Mark's copies of the album: https://youtu.be/buGo4dm5xGI?si=AzftleRzOOBnHdZF https://youtu.be/y9fbbMkYF8k?si=KuQC6wpmKu2SL0SN Mark Lang's photos from Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks at The Lansdowne Theatre Barry Plummer 2026 Calendar is still available! ORDER HERE Apply £11.00 off with the promo code wh4y4pk3 Enrich your Prog year with iconic images of Yes in the 1970s, taken by the legendary rock photographer, Barry Plummer. Enjoy 12 beautiful colour and black and white photographs of Yes in the studio and live, capturing the essence of the world's greatest progressive rock band. With this limited-edition calendar on your wall throughout 2026, you'll agree that Barry Plummer is, indeed, the Master of Images! (A flat shipping fee will be added at checkout depending on your location.) ORDER HERE Yes - The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans - Yes Album Listening Guide Available now! YesMusicBooks.com YMP Patrons: Producers: Joseph Cottrell Wayne Hall Ken Fuller Jeffrey Crecelius Patrons: Aaron SteelmanLindAl Dell'AngeloLobate ScarpBarry GorskyMark BaggsBill WhittakerMark James LangBob MartilottaMark SlaterBrian HarrisMartin KjellbergBrian SullivanMichael HanderhanChris BandiniMichael O'ConnorCraig EstenesMiguel FalcãoDave OwenPaul HailesDavidPaul TomeiDavid HeydenRachel HadawayDavid PannellRobert NasirDavid WatkinsonRobert VandiverDeclan LogueRonnie NeeleyDemScott ColomboDoug CurranSimon BarrowFergus CubbageStephen LambeFred BarringerSteve DillGary BettsSteve LuziettiGeoff BailieSteve PerryGeoffrey MasonSteve RodeGuy DeRomeSteve ScottHenrik AntonssonSteven RoehrHogne Bø PettersenTerence SadlerTodd DudleyThomas DeVriesJohn CowanJohn ThomsonJohn HoldenJohn ViolaJamie McQuinnTim StannardDouglas CaldwellSteve MossRay Riethmeier Become a Patron!
This week we revisit Rick Wakeman's Six Wives of Henry VIII in a whole new way — exploring alternate versions, live performances, re‑recordings, and rare releases. Plus music from Jon Anderso, Billy Sherwood, John Wetton, and more.Follow Yessounds here on Pod‑O‑Matic to catch every episode and dig into the full archive.1. Catherine Of Aragon – 4:35 – Rick Wakeman – The Best Of The 01/W2. Are You? – 3:47 – Jon Anderson – The Promise Ring3. Life-Time – 5:01 – World Trade – World Trade4. I've Seen All Good People: Your Move / All Good People – 7:30 – Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet – Under the Covers, Vol. 2 (Deluxe Edition)5. Anne Of Cleves – 8:27 – Rick Wakeman – The Six Wives Of Henry VIII Live At Hampton Court6. Catherine Howard – 9:15 – Rick Wakeman – The Many Faces Of Yes - Projects Before And After Yes7. Time And A Word – 4:40 – Yes – Time And A Word8. Disillusion – 1:41 – Steve Howe – Natural Timbre9. Garden Of Senses – 6:24 – Jon & Vangelis – Page Of Life (Original)10. Jane Seymour – 3:41 – Rick Wakeman – Piano Odyssey11. Dream Of Chant – 3:54 – Kitaro – Dream12. Time To Kill – 6:11 – U.K. – Night After Night13. Charlie Brown Theme – 1:47 – Jon Anderson – The Mother's Day Concert14. Mood For A Day – 3:02 – Yes & The London Philharmonic – Symphonic Music Of Yes15. The Argument – 4:48 – Oliver Wakeman & Clive Nolan – Hound of the Baskervilles16. Anne Boleyn – 5:50 – Rick Wakeman – The Missing Half: Treasure Chest Vol. 3 (Live)17. Last of a Dying Breed – 4:13 – Billy Sherwood – No Comment18. Yours Is No Disgrace – 14:25 – Yes – Progeny: National Arts Centre English Theatre, Ottawa, Canada, November 1, 197219. Steffi's Ring – 2:34 – John Wetton – An Extraordinary Life, Disc 6: Raised in Captivity20. And You And I – 6:38 – Jon Anderson – South America 199321. Catherine Parr – 8:23 – Rick Wakeman – No Earthly Connection (Deluxe Edition) (BBC Live At Hammersmith Odeon 17/06/1976)
In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul Stephenson is joined by guitarist Chris Poland, best known for his time in Megadeth. Chris is back with a major new project, Nuclear Messiah, and the album Black Flame — a star-studded release featuring an incredible lineup including Arthur Brown, William Shatner, Rick Wakeman, Joe Lynn Turner, Sebastian Bach, Bumblefoot, Marty Friedman, Pat Travers and many more. In the interview, Chris talks about how this ambitious record came together, the unusual and inspired cover song choices, and what it was like hearing so many iconic musicians bring their own style to the album. He also shares his thoughts on standout tracks, working around such a huge cast of players, and why the finished record feels so special. And of course, the conversation also turns to Chris's early years in Megadeth — recording the first two albums, the story behind These Boots, memories of Peace Sells, and why he ultimately chose not to return for Rust in Peace. A fascinating chat with one of metal's most distinctive guitarists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A l'instar de Polychrome la semaine dernière, encore une belle histoire de deux frangins et c'est du côté de Paimpol que démarre ce numéro avec Camille et Colin créateurs de MOUNDRAG. Retour sur ce deuxième album logiquement intitulé "Deux" et qui nous plonge dans l'ambiance rock psyché des 70's. Le plus fort c'est que ça passe sans guitares et ça passe crème ! Batterie et percussions en tous genres pour l'un, divers claviers pour le second, épaulés par quelques camarades musiciens additionnels et voilà une bonne galette fort réussie ! Auditrices et auditeurs de la région de SUN ou futurs vacanciers dans notre belle région, le groupe sera en concert au festival ROCK'N VIE le 18 juillet à Apremont ! Dans les 70's justement, les membres de PROCOL HARUM décident de quitter la grisaille anglaise pour enregistrer à Miami. Amis amis c'est moins sur, car lorsqu'est publié "Something Magic" en 1977, le groupe décline dangereusement puisque il finira pas mettre un terme à l'aventure en fin d'année, avant de se reconstituer près de 15 ans plus tard. On peut lui trouver des affiliations féminines telles que Björk ou Kate Bush, mais difficile de comparer son travail personnel et inclassable. Organiste hors pair, créatrice de son et d'ambiances, compositrice de talent, voilà comment on pourrait définir la suédoise ANNA VON HAUSSWOLFF. Rare ces derniers temps, elle est revenue avec un excellent album "Iconoclasts" (que j'ai personnellement trouvé supérieur aux deux précédents) et elle est passé par la France défendre sa nouvelle œuvre. Ainsi étiez-vous peut-être à Paris fin janvier… Selon mon petit doigt, c'était le cas des membres de MUISK, le duo nantais composé de Felipe et Valentin dont l'album "Aura" paru en 2022 à fait quelques belles soirées d'Amarok. Retour sur un nouvel extrait de cet album inclassable entre expérimentation et krautrock, à l'occasion d'un retour sur scènes de nos amis, par exemple le 11 avril prochain à LA LUNE FROIDE à Nantes et, en attendant, toujours selon mon petit doigt, un prochain album en projet … Tout au long de la saison nous explorons le nouvel album d'ANGE, "Cunégonde", dans ce numéro un extrait dédié à la mémoire de Denis Verdin, le Président de l'association Un Pied Dans la Marge, qui vient de nous quitter… Les membres de cette formidable association, les imbibés, sont à l'origine de cette émission, je tiens à le rappeler ici, pour avoir échangé avec votre serviteur à l'issue d'un concert du groupe dans la région en 2013, sur l'amer constat de la mise à l'écart de leur musique et plus généralement du rock progressif dans les médias" mainstream". Un an plus tard Amarok était crée et ce n'est pas par hasard si quelques références Angéliques sont au générique de l'émission. Grâce à l'association, Ange poursuit une belle carrière, loin des dictats de l' industrie musicale, en totale indépendance, lui garantissant une belle carrière en toute liberté créative. Merci aux imbibés (nos échanges avec quelques un d'entre vous lors d'une petite fête il y a quelques jours ne sont pas étrangers à la programmation de ce soir ) et grand merci à Denis, RIP… Retour en 1977, cette fois avec GENTLE GIANT, mais dans un mixage 2024 de Steven Wilson (qui occupe d'ailleurs très souvent cet espace entre ses multiples "retouches" des œuvres de ses aînés et ses productions personnelles). "The Missing Piece" change un peu la donne en faisant quelques concessions à la pop, notamment dans les instruments utilisés. Reste que les musiciens prouvent encore une fois leurs talents et font face courageusement à la déferlante punk qui va emporter pas mal de monde de la culture progressive. D'ailleurs les fans du géant avec son grand cœur seront moins indulgents sur les concessions de l'album suivant, précipitant malheureusement sa chute … Si YES, à l'instar de tous ces groupes de légendes, à connu des périodes plus difficiles en cette fin des 70's, ses membres ont réussi à surmonter les obstacles, certes aux prix de pas mal de sacrifices et d'un renouvellement incessant de line-up. Il n'empêche que sous la houlette de Steve How, le groupe est toujours en activité et si la "grande époque" du milieu des années 70 vous manque, il y a toute une série de rééditions des albums phares remixés par devinez qui ? Steven Wilson bien sûr ! Mais dans ce numéro, focus sur "Tormato", dernier album (provisoirement) avec le chanteur Jon Anderson et le claviériste Rick Wakeman. A l'OLYMPIA le 07 mai dans le cadre du "Fragile Tour" ! Nos régions ont du talent, et après Paimpol, Nantes et Belfort, c'est au Mans que nous nous posons pour jeter une oreille bienveillante à COULD SEED. Un 1er EP puis un 1er album "The Drop Crisis" en 2024. Voilà pour ce qui me concerne une bien belle découverte de ce quatuor dont les membres issus de la scène locale ont eu la bonne idée après la période Covid de faire du BON post rock. Excellente formation qui s'est depuis attelée à la production d'un nouvel album attendu à la fin de l'année (on sera là ! ) avec s'il vous plait une tournée européenne. Affaire à suivre ! Mais quittons provisoirement le territoire pour la Hollande…. L'autre pays du fromage… et du rock prog ! D'abord avec THE CERES PHENOMENON et un nouvel extrait dans cette émission de leur 1er album éponyme publié il y a quelques mois. Un album concept de science fiction comme on savait bien le faire dans les 70's dont on retrouve aussi les sonorités. En bonus l'album est servi avec le livre de l'histoire. Ce qui nous rappelle les limites de l'écoute en streaming ! Comme quoi, un bon album physique reste une valeur ajoutée pour peu que le contenu le mérite, ce qui est le cas ici croyez moi ! Quant à THE GATHERING, au départ, fin des 80's, c'était un groupe plutôt doom metal et ils ont eu la belle idée d'évoluer vers des sons plus prog ( je m'exprime très subjectivement au nom de mes cages à miel personnelles bien sur ! ) avec la voix magnifique d'Anneke Van Giesbergen (du moins jusqu'en 2007). Un extrait ce soir de l'excellent "How To Measure A Planet" paru en 1998. Actuellement en tournée (dates françaises complètes notamment au Hellfest, mais peut-être encore des places à Lyon...) Pour la dernière étape des régions, direction le bordelais pour SEEDS OF MARY, groupe qui propose un savoureux rock alternatif tendance métal depuis 2011. Leur dernier opus "Love" en 2024 est d'ailleurs bien pêchu ! Mais j'ai arrêté la Delorean en 2017 sur l'album "The Blackbird And The Dying Sun". Pour nos auditrices et auditeurs de la région de SUN, sachez que le groupe se produira (entre autres dates de tournée) le 18 juillet prochain au festival ROCK'N VIE à Apremont (85). La boucle est bouclée ! Thierry Joigny Chaque jeudi, à 20h
As we've learned after 6 years of doing the show, once you interview someone you have a greater interest in seeing them play live. Maybe because you're invested in their career, maybe because they've shared stories of the inspiration for their music or maybe you just find them charming and want to support them. All of the above are true for Oliver Wakeman as he's been on our show several times and has shared stories about growing up with a famous father in Rick Wakeman. And because Oliver shared that Rick wasn't able to be around much as he was growing up and didn't really sit down with him at the piano, when we heard they were touring together as Wakeman & Son, we knew we had to see the show. The nearly 2 hour show gave both Rick and Oliver opportunities to play their solo material but they also accompanied each other which made for a special evening. Early on they played a suite of Yes music and jumped back and forth between compositions each of them wrote and played on. Rick also treated us to a suite of The Six Wives of Henry VIII, some outtakes from Journey To The Center Of The Earth and King Arthur. In between songs, both of them regaled us with stories and Rick offered up his legendary wit, especially when it was about needing bathroom breaks at his age. The icing on the cake was Oliver making time to see The Wolf and The Wolfcub after the show. He was as generous with his time as he was with his talent and we saw both the Wakemans enjoying their time together as father and son which was wonderful to see. It's a brief tour but if you have the chance, definitely see Wakeman & Son before they head back to the UK. Keep up with Rick Wakeman: https://www.rwcc.com/index.php Order Oliver's album Mother's Ruin and learn about his 2026 tour dates at www.oliverwakeman.co.uk Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As we've learned after 6 years of doing the show, once you interview someone you have a greater interest in seeing them play live. Maybe because you're invested in their career, maybe because they've shared stories of the inspiration for their music or maybe you just find them charming and want to support them. All of the above are true for Oliver Wakeman as he's been on our show several times and has shared stories about growing up with a famous father in Rick Wakeman. And because Oliver shared that Rick wasn't able to be around much as he was growing up and didn't really sit down with him at the piano, when we heard they were touring together as Wakeman & Son, we knew we had to see the show. The nearly 2 hour show gave both Rick and Oliver opportunities to play their solo material but they also accompanied each other which made for a special evening. Early on they played a suite of Yes music and jumped back and forth between compositions each of them wrote and played on. Rick also treated us to a suite of The Six Wives of Henry VIII, some outtakes from Journey To The Center Of The Earth and King Arthur. In between songs, both of them regaled us with stories and Rick offered up his legendary wit, especially when it was about needing bathroom breaks at his age. The icing on the cake was Oliver making time to see The Wolf and The Wolfcub after the show. He was as generous with his time as he was with his talent and we saw both the Wakemans enjoying their time together as father and son which was wonderful to see. It's a brief tour but if you have the chance, definitely see Wakeman & Son before they head back to the UK. Keep up with Rick Wakeman: https://www.rwcc.com/index.php Order Oliver's album Mother's Ruin and learn about his 2026 tour dates at www.oliverwakeman.co.uk Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Máximo Pradera nos lleva de la mano por el taller de las sesiones en estudio, en cuyos atriles se colocan nuestros protagonistas que rara vez lo son: los músicos de sesión. Bajo la batuta de David Bowie o Elton John, músicos hoy en día no tan reconocidos como Herbie Flowers o Rick Wakeman dejaron su huella instrumental en los vinilos. El amigo secreto nos ofrece una versión de "7 rings", de Ariana Grande y canta la versión de Israel Kamakawiwoʻole de "Over the rainbow".
Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Barry Plummer 2026 Calendar is still available! ORDER HERE YMP Listener discount code - KVKBKC8Z Enrich your Prog year with iconic images of Yes in the 1970s, taken by the legendary rock photographer, Barry Plummer. Enjoy 12 beautiful colour and black and white photographs of Yes in the studio and live, capturing the essence of the world's greatest progressive rock band. With this limited-edition calendar on your wall throughout 2026, you'll agree that Barry Plummer is, indeed, the Master of Images! (A flat shipping fee will be added at checkout depending on your location.) ORDER HERE Yes - The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans - Yes Album Listening Guide Available now! YesMusicBooks.com YMP Patrons: Producers: Joseph Cottrell Wayne Hall Ken Fuller Jeffrey Crecelius Patrons: Aaron SteelmanLindAl Dell'AngeloLobate ScarpBarry GorskyMark BaggsBill WhittakerMark James LangBob MartilottaMark SlaterBrian HarrisMartin KjellbergBrian SullivanMichael HanderhanChris BandiniMichael O'ConnorCraig EstenesMiguel FalcãoDave OwenPaul HailesDavidPaul TomeiDavid HeydenRachel HadawayDavid PannellRobert NasirDavid WatkinsonRobert VandiverDeclan LogueRonnie NeeleyDemScott ColomboDoug CurranSimon BarrowFergus CubbageStephen LambeFred BarringerSteve DillGary BettsSteve LuziettiGeoff BailieSteve PerryGeoffrey MasonSteve RodeGuy DeRomeSteve ScottHenrik AntonssonSteven RoehrHogne Bø PettersenTerence SadlerTodd DudleyThomas DeVriesJohn CowanJohn ThomsonJohn HoldenJohn ViolaJamie McQuinnTim StannardDouglas Caldwell Become a Patron!
Dan and Steven talk about the 1996 San Luis Obispo shows, which commenced on Chris Squire's birthday and featured the classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Alan White performing live for the first time since 1979. We'll read comments from anyone who remembers this period!
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Billy Sherwood discusses the upcoming YES UK tour featuring the complete Fragile album. He traces his path from drummer to bassist, learning the instrument by playing along to YES records, and development in groups Lodgic and World Trade. Sherwood details his first collaboration with Chris Squire in 1989, writing ‘The More We Live – Let Go,’ and his refusal to become YES’s lead singer during the Union era. The conversation centres on Squire’s final weeks, and Squire making Sherwood promise to stay with YES and keep the band moving forward. He also reflects on his extensive tribute album work, and YES’s current recording process for albums The Quest and Mirror to the Sky. Further information yesworld.com billysherwood.com Billy Sherwood podcast tracks Podcasts also available: Steve Howe (2025), Steve Howe (2023), Steve Howe (2019), Bill Bruford, Alan White, Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes, Tony Kaye, Rick Wakeman, Chester Thompson, Colin Moulding – part 2 This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Google apps and all usual platforms If you like what I do please support me on Ko-fi The post Billy Sherwood – YES appeared first on The Strange Brew .
For our february episode we finally complete the 70s by discussing our favourite songs of 1974! You can expect lots of prog, much more krautrock than expected (particularly from Tracey), some funk classics, sparkly glam bangers, and most of the members of The Byrds.We've each chosen our 10 favourite songs of the year and sent them over to Colin's wife Helen, who put the playlists together and distributed them so we were each given a playlist of the 20 songs from the other two hosts, along with our own 10. We then ranked the playlists in order of preference and sent them back to Helen, who totalled up the points and worked out the order. She also joined us on the episode to read out the countdown, which we found out as we recorded so all reactions are genuine.Now, admittedly, in parts we're a little bit brutal to some of the songs in the list as we're three separate people with differing music tastes, but please remember that to be in this episode at all the songs have to have been in one of our top 10's of that year.Bands featured in this episode include (In alphabetical order, no spoilers here!) - Kevin Ayers, Big Star, David Bowie, James Brown, Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band, Gene Clark, Cluster, Deep Purple, Brian Eno, Focus, Fred Frith, Harmonia, Keith Hudson, King Crimson, Kiss, Kraftwerk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Curtis Mayfield, Roger McGuinn, Mike Oldfield, Parliament, Gram Parsons, Pilot, Queen, Roxy Music, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Sparks, Steely Dan, Tangerine Dream, & Rick Wakeman.Find all songs in alphabetical order here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DIrU8fLeTxerh4wHJTWDq?si=6e2bfca9066b44e2Find our We Dig Music Pollwinners Party playlist (featuring all of the winning songs up until now) here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45zfDHo8zm6VqrvoEQSt3z?si=Ivt0oMj6SmitimvumYfFrQIf you want to listen to megalength playlists of all the songs we've individually picked since we started doing best of the year episodes (which need updating but I plan on doing them over the next few months or so), you can listen to Colin's here – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x3Vy5Jry2IxG9JNOtabRT?si=HhcVKRCtRhWCK1KucyrDdgIan's here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2H0hnxe6WX50QNQdlfRH5T?si=XmEjnRqISNqDwi30p1uLqAand Tracey's here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2p3K0n8dKhjHb2nKBSYnKi?si=7a-cyDvSSuugdV1m5md9NwThe playlist of 20 songs from the other two hosts was scored as usual, our favourite song got 20 points, counting down incrementally to our least favourite which got 1 point. The scoring of our own list of 10 is now slightly more complicated in order to give a truer level of points to our own favourites. So rather than them only being able to score as many points as our 10th favourite in the other list, the points in our own list were distributed as follows -1st place - 20 points2nd place - 18 points3rd place – 16 points4th place – 14 points5th place – 12 points6th place – 9 points7th place – 7 points8th place – 5 points9th place – 3 points10th place -1 pointHosts - Ian Clarke, Colin Jackson-Brown & Tracey BGuest starring Helen Jackson-Brown.Playlist compiling/distributing – Helen Jackson-BrownRecorded/Edited/Mixed/Original Music by Colin Jackson-Brown for We Dig PodcastsThanks to Peter Latimer for help with the scoring system.Part of the We Dig Podcasts network along with Free With This Months Issue & Pick A Disc.Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/wedigmusic.bsky.socialInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wedigmusicpcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wedigpusicpcast/Find our other episodes & podcasts at www.wedigpodcasts.com
Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius This week we were delighted to welcome Yes drummer Jay Schellen back on the YMP. Just like last time, we had a lovely conversation and Jay shared his thoughts about the forthcoming UK and European Fragile Tour as well as the new Yes album that is now being prepared for release in July (hopefully). It's clear from our interview that Jay is totally committed to the future development of the band and believes that the new album will be warmly received. We look forward to that, of course. What unexpected item does Jay take with him on tour? How does his kit differ from Alan White's Has Jay been more involved in the writing of the forthcoming album than his previous Yes records? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Drama and Fragile Live - last time! YES - FRAGILE UK TOUR 2026 YES Receive Stunning Reviews from USA leg of their FRAGILE tour, which they bring to the UK in April and May 2026. “Yes, quite possibly the most important Prog Rock originators and granddaddies of the genre, delivered deep cuts and their groundbreaking classic album, “Fragile,” in its glorious, delightfully indulgent, layered, and ambitious grandiosity tonight.” Sonic Nation, 11/10/25 “Prog-rock stalwarts Yes took the stage...bringing new energy to their classic sound.” --Danielle Modica, NYS Music, 10/9/25 “Truly prog rock at its finest, if I do say so myself. They've still got the groove, the intensity, and the mythicality that established them as such a unique act over 50 years ago.” Rock DNA Magazine - 5 stars – 5/10/25 Progressive Rock legends, YES, recently returned from the USA where they performed 31 shows on their Fragile Tour across the country. They hit the road in the UK once more for a 9-date trek across the country starting on 22nd April at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at the prestigious Palladium in London on 3rd and 4th May. The tour will see YES performing their 1971 classic album, ‘Fragile', in its entirety, including such timeless songs as ‘Heart of the Sunrise', ‘South Side of the Sky' and the much loved ‘Roundabout' as well as a selection of songs from right across their illustrious catalogue from their legendary 70`s releases right up to their current album, ‘Mirror To the Sky.' ‘Fragile' was the fourth album by YES cracking the Top 10 in the UK in 1971 achieving Platinum status along the way and was the first to feature keyboardist Rick Wakeman. The single, ‘Roundabout' was a Top 20 hit in the States with the album breaking into the Top 5 on the Billboard chart receiving a Double Platinum certification in the process. Steve Howe: “After The Yes Album, everything seemed to align. With Eddie Offord co-producing, and each of us contributing solo pieces, Fragile became a bold statement of creativity. It was Bill Bruford's idea to include individual showcases—it was a bit oddball, but it captured the spirit of the time.” Each show will feature a gallery of work by esteemed artist, Roger Dean, whose paintings have graced the covers of many of YES albums over the years. ‘Fragile' was the first YES album to feature Dean`s iconic artwork. The current line-up of YES features Steve Howe, whose association with Yes began in 1970, along with Geoff Downes, a member of the 1980 ‘Drama' era line-up. Jon Davison has been lead vocalist in Yes since 2012 while bassist, Billy Sherwood, who was hand-picked by original bassist Chris Squire, has been involved with YES since 1990`s. Jay Schellen, who worked closely with Alan White on drums, completes the line-up. Steve Howe: “We're all looking forward to the UK dates and will be presenting an intriguing first set then all of ‘Fragile', in its entirety then a slight diversion before our usual final encore. See you all then” The ‘Fragile' UK Tour Dates 2026 Wed 22nd April Glasgow Royal Concert Hall glasgowlife.org.uk Fri 24th April Sheffield City Hall sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Sat 25th April Liverpool Philharmonic Hall liverpoolphil.co.uk Mon 27th April Birmingham Symphony Hall bmusic.co.uk Tue 28th April Bournemouth Pavilion bournemouthpavillion.co.uk Thur 30th April Bristol Beacon bristolbeacon.org Fri 1st May Manchester Bridgewater Hall bridgewater-hall.co.uk Sun 3rd May London Palladium lwtheatres.co.uk Mon 4th May London Palladium lwtheatres.co.uk Tickets (subject to booking fees) go on general sale on Friday 19th September at 10am from BookingsDirect.com About YES Steve Howe: guitars, backing vocals (1970 –1981, 1990–1992, 1995–present) Geoff Downes: keyboards (1980–1981, 2011–present) Jon Davison: lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2012–present) Billy Sherwood: guitar, backing vocals ((1994, 1997–2000), bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–present) Jay Schellen: drums and percussion (2016-present) Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late Chris Squire with guitarist Steve Howe joining in 1971 for ‘The Yes Album', YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history. Their 1970s albums ‘The Yes Album', ‘Fragile', ‘Close To The Edge', ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans', ‘Relayer' and ‘Going For The One' were ground-breaking in musical style and content. With sales of over 50 million records, the Grammy-award winning YES were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017. YES released their 23rd studio album in 2023, ‘Mirror To The Sky', produced by Steve Howe and the first to feature current drummer Jay Schellen. A new album is in the works with a proposed release in 2026. Barry Plummer 2026 Calendar is still available! ORDER HERE YMP Listener discount code - KVKBKC8Z Enrich your Prog year with iconic images of Yes in the 1970s, taken by the legendary rock photographer, Barry Plummer. Enjoy 12 beautiful colour and black and white photographs of Yes in the studio and live, capturing the essence of the world's greatest progressive rock band. 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Irish classical and folk violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain and keyboard player Rick Wakeman are Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe's first guests as they begin a brand new series. Valentine's Day vibes are in the air so expect a bit of love as we embark on a new playlist, taking us from a sweet disco classic to a precocious pop/country megastar via Thor and Mozart.Producer Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:[03'55] Love is in the Air by John Paul Young [11'07] Love's Dream by Rick Wakeman ft Roger Daltrey [18'40] Thor: Ragnarok by Mark Mothersbaugh [25'45] Allegro moderato from Violin Concerto No 1 in B-flat Major by Mozart [33'40] The Outside by Taylor SwiftOther music in this episode:Berghain by Rosalía ft Björk Whip it by DEVO Arena Fight by Mark Mothersbaugh
On this Steven's Vinyl Adventures episode, Steven talks about Asia in Asia, the 1983-recorded live album, in honor of the current Asia lineup paying tribute to that setlist on their Japanese tour! But first, some Record Store Day announcements involving Yes, Jon Anderson, and Bill Bruford. And perhaps a sprinkling of Rick Wakeman news, because, why not? Tune in!
The Wolf & Action Jackson were so pleased that Oliver Wakeman agreed to come on First Concert Memories to talk about the first time he saw his father Rick, Rock N Roll Hall of Famer and longtime keyboardist in Yes, on a large arena stage. Though he'd seen Rick play with his solo band many times at theaters as he grew up, he never saw Rick in Yes until the Union Tour in 1991. So when Jon Anderson became disillusioned with the pop leanings of Yes in the late 1980s, he gathered former Yes bandmates Steve Howe, Bill Bruford and his pal Rick Wakeman to form their own version of Yes. Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman & Howe not only would release a self-titled album with lead single Brother of Mine in 1988, but would embark on an arena tour billed as An Evening of Yes Music Plus. Oliver and his brother were invited to America to join their father for a week and see 5-6 ABWH shows at the end of the summer of 1988. Oliver shares stories of seeing his dad on the big stage with the other legends of Yes and learning firsthand just how big a star Rick was (and is today). From there we deviate to how a mixing session for the ABWH single I'm Alive actually lead to his eventual tenure in Yes from 2008-2011. Oliver shares how he got up to speed on all the tunes, eventually recording an album with Yes and fun memories from the road. He has a 20th anniversary re-release of his 7th solo album Mother's Ruin coming out March 13, 2026 (click his website below to order) and is embarking on his first tour with Rick in the US in March also. And he'll be touring with his band in the UK in April and November to visit From A Page, his album with Yes. We find Oliver's articulate musings and respect for the fans refreshing and we encourage you to see him live in the US, UK or Europe this year if possible! Order Oliver's album Mother's Ruin and learn about his 2026 tour dates at www.oliverwakeman.co.uk Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wolf & Action Jackson were so pleased that Oliver Wakeman agreed to come on First Concert Memories to talk about the first time he saw his father Rick, Rock N Roll Hall of Famer and longtime keyboardist in Yes, on a large arena stage. Though he'd seen Rick play with his solo band many times at theaters as he grew up, he never saw Rick in Yes until the Union Tour in 1991. So when Jon Anderson became disillusioned with the pop leanings of Yes in the late 1980s, he gathered former Yes bandmates Steve Howe, Bill Bruford and his pal Rick Wakeman to form their own version of Yes. Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman & Howe not only would release a self-titled album with lead single Brother of Mine in 1988, but would embark on an arena tour billed as An Evening of Yes Music Plus. Oliver and his brother were invited to America to join their father for a week and see 5-6 ABWH shows at the end of the summer of 1988. Oliver shares stories of seeing his dad on the big stage with the other legends of Yes and learning firsthand just how big a star Rick was (and is today). From there we deviate to how a mixing session for the ABWH single I'm Alive actually lead to his eventual tenure in Yes from 2008-2011. Oliver shares how he got up to speed on all the tunes, eventually recording an album with Yes and fun memories from the road. He has a 20th anniversary re-release of his 7th solo album Mother's Ruin coming out March 13, 2026 (click his website below to order) and is embarking on his first tour with Rick in the US in March also. And he'll be touring with his band in the UK in April and November to visit From A Page, his album with Yes. We find Oliver's articulate musings and respect for the fans refreshing and we encourage you to see him live in the US, UK or Europe this year if possible! Order Oliver's album Mother's Ruin and learn about his 2026 tour dates at www.oliverwakeman.co.uk Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
fWotD Episode 3192: Life on Mars? Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 30 January 2026, is Life on Mars?."Life on Mars?" is a song by the English musician David Bowie, first released on his 1971 album Hunky Dory. Conceived as a parody of Frank Sinatra's "My Way", "Life on Mars?" was recorded on 6 August 1971 at Trident Studios in London, and was co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott. The track features piano by the keyboardist Rick Wakeman and a string arrangement by the guitarist Mick Ronson. "Life on Mars?" is primarily a glam rock ballad, with elements of cabaret and art rock. The lyrics are about a girl who goes to a cinema to escape reality, and include surreal images that reflect optimism and the effects of Hollywood.In June 1973, at the height of Bowie's fame as Ziggy Stardust, RCA Records issued "Life on Mars?" as a single in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number three. To promote the single, Mick Rock filmed a video that shows Bowie in make-up and a turquoise suit singing the song against a white backdrop. Bowie frequently performed "Life on Mars?" during his concerts, and the track has appeared on numerous compilation albums.Commentators generally consider "Life on Mars?" to be one of Bowie's finest songs and one of the greatest songs of all time. Critics have praised Bowie's vocal performance and the string arrangement. The song has appeared in films and television programmes, and the British television series Life on Mars was named after it. Artists including Barbra Streisand, and Nine Inch Nails members Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, have recorded cover versions of the song; and following Bowie's death in 2016, "Life on Mars?" was frequently chosen as a tribute to the artist in live performances and cover versions. That year, a "stripped down" version of the song, remixed by Scott, was released, along with a reedited version of the promotional video including an extended outro.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:10 UTC on Friday, 30 January 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Life on Mars? on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kimberly.
Yessounds 038 — Inner Compass takes you on a rock‑driven journey through Yes, Asia, Flash, Jon & Vangelis, Steve Hackett, Rick Wakeman, and more — all from Roman Guzman's personal Yes and related collection. Featuring Circa's And So On as the spine, this episode blends classics, deep cuts, and mythic moments into one seamless flow.1. Half Way Home – Circa (And So On) 2. And You And I / Wondrous Stories – Rick Wakeman (The Legend: Live In Concert 2000)3. Lifetime – Flash (Flash)4. Agreement – Kitaro featuring Jon Anderson (Dream)5. True Progress – Circa (And So On) 6. Till We Get There – Circa (And So On)7. Sound Chaser – Yes (Relayer)8. Bee Sting – Steve Howe's Remedy (Elements)9. Money – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life)10. And So On – Circa (And So On) 11. America – Yes (Fragile) 12. Circle of Life – Alan Simon featuring Jon Anderson (Excalibur II)13. Lightning Strikes – Yes (House of Yes: Live from House of Blues)14. The Air-Conditioned Nightmare – Steve Hackett (Cured)15. Cast Away – Circa (And So On) 16. Sole Survivor – Asia (Asia)17. I Didn't Think It Would Last – Trevor Rabin (Can't Look Away)18. Life's Offering – Circa (And So On)
Steven provides the first Yesshift News Desk Edition of the year! We have an Oliver Wakeman Fan Q&A happening over at http//www.DrumTalkTVBrilliance.com on Wednesday, January 21st, 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm UK Time. So he'll talk about that, as well as the news of Oliver Wakeman's Mother's Ruin album being reissued, Oliver's touring updates, Rick Wakeman updates, a bit about Adam Wakeman's Jazz Sabbath Live album coming up, Asia Acoustic, and other things that have either happened or are coming up!
Happy 2026! Join us and start the year off right with some of the best progressive rock produced last year, as we begin our Prog-Watch and The Progressive Aspect collaboration on the Best of 2025! This year's contributors include Alex Driessen, David Edwards, Rob Fisher, John Giordano, Jane Lee, Magnus Moar, Rick Peuser, Ian Paul Sharp, Graham Thomas, and Leo Trimming! In this first part of our collaboration we will hear fabulous music from Rick Wakeman, The Wood Demons, Whispers of Granite, Steven Wilson, IQ, Jethro Tull, Jakko M. Jakszyk, Spriggan Mist, Nick Fletcher, Lunatic Soul, and Dave Bainbridge! Part 2 will follow in two weeks!
Cartwheeling into 2026 with the usual cast of rock and roll heroes and pantomime villains. Behind you this week you'll find … … Boy George? Rick Wakeman? Chas Smash? Vanilla Ice? Pop stars who've done panto … will there ever be another Rock Knighthood? … Dylan, Elton, Chrissie Hynde and Lil Wayne mention Brigitte Bardot in songs: but who's seen any of her films? … “the Brigitte Bardot idea of beauty was conceived at the same time as the idea of rock and roll” … Chris Rea's obsession with Miles Davis – and the tale of Benny Santini … Billy Joel's ‘We Didn't Start The Fire' and ‘Hello' by the Beloved and their roll calls of saints and sinners … David saw Bob Marley at the Lyceum but now thinks he's seen a show that was even better … the great attraction of cinema is “our furtive dreams in the dark” … what Van Morrison owes Hugh McCracken for the intro to Brown-Eyed Girl … and birthday guest Andrew Slattery's Hepworth v Ellen SmashWaddy reviews quiz!Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cartwheeling into 2026 with the usual cast of rock and roll heroes and pantomime villains. Behind you this week you'll find … … Boy George? Rick Wakeman? Chas Smash? Vanilla Ice? Pop stars who've done panto … will there ever be another Rock Knighthood? … Dylan, Elton, Chrissie Hynde and Lil Wayne mention Brigitte Bardot in songs: but who's seen any of her films? … “the Brigitte Bardot idea of beauty was conceived at the same time as the idea of rock and roll” … Chris Rea's obsession with Miles Davis – and the tale of Benny Santini … Billy Joel's ‘We Didn't Start The Fire' and ‘Hello' by the Beloved and their roll calls of saints and sinners … David saw Bob Marley at the Lyceum but now thinks he's seen a show that was even better … the great attraction of cinema is “our furtive dreams in the dark” … what Van Morrison owes Hugh McCracken for the intro to Brown-Eyed Girl … and birthday guest Andrew Slattery's Hepworth v Ellen SmashWaddy reviews quiz!Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cartwheeling into 2026 with the usual cast of rock and roll heroes and pantomime villains. Behind you this week you'll find … … Boy George? Rick Wakeman? Chas Smash? Vanilla Ice? Pop stars who've done panto … will there ever be another Rock Knighthood? … Dylan, Elton, Chrissie Hynde and Lil Wayne mention Brigitte Bardot in songs: but who's seen any of her films? … “the Brigitte Bardot idea of beauty was conceived at the same time as the idea of rock and roll” … Chris Rea's obsession with Miles Davis – and the tale of Benny Santini … Billy Joel's ‘We Didn't Start The Fire' and ‘Hello' by the Beloved and their roll calls of saints and sinners … David saw Bob Marley at the Lyceum but now thinks he's seen a show that was even better … the great attraction of cinema is “our furtive dreams in the dark” … what Van Morrison owes Hugh McCracken for the intro to Brown-Eyed Girl … and birthday guest Andrew Slattery's Hepworth v Ellen SmashWaddy reviews quiz!Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 37: Flags Unfurled—Yes classics, solo treasures, Circa, Arc of Life, Rick Wakeman, and our Featured Album Flags by Moraz and Bruford. Includes the Whisker Shuffle, Cover Song Spotlight, and more 1. Yes – Children of Light: B. Lifeline (Keystudio)2. Yes – Heart of the Sunrise (Fragile)3. Rick Wakeman – Jane Seymour (The Six Wives of Henry VIII)4. Circa – Valley of the Windmill (Valley of the Windmill)5. Moraz–Bruford – Temples of Joy (Flags) 6. Moraz–Bruford – Flags (Flags)7. Alan Simon – The Vision (Featuring John Wetton) (Songwriter)8. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – Themes / Bruford‑Levin Duet (Live at The N.E.C., Oct. 24th 1989)9. Jon Anderson – State of Independence (Change We Must)10. Moraz–Bruford – Impromptu, Too! (Flags) 11. Yes – Time and a Word (Time and a Word) 12. Steve Howe – Valley of the Rock (Homebrew)13. Yes – Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil) (Tales from Topographic Oceans) 14. Moraz–Bruford – Split Seconds (Flags)15. Magellan – Don't Kill the Whale (Tales From Yesterday) [Cover Song Spotlight]16. Arc of Life – I Want to Know You Better (Arc of Life)17. Rick Wakeman – The North Plain (The Red Planet)18. Moraz–Bruford – Galatèa (Flags)
A collection of some of the best stories from our My Christmas Time Capsule episodes from Christmas's past! Part 3 features Aled Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Lisa Riley, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Anneka Rice, Griff Rhys Jones, Joe Pasquale, Rachel Paris & Marcus Brigstocke, Charlie Higson, Alex Horne, Gary Wilmot and Rick Wakeman .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Yessounds Holiday Journey gathers the Yes family around the fire for a holiday journey in sound. From Jon Anderson's Three Ships to Rick Wakeman's Christmas Portraits, Chris Squire's choirs, Steve Howe's winter guitar, and festive gems from Moraz, Sherwood, Davison, and more 1 Rick Wakeman – Sussex Carol / It Came Upon a Midnight Clear2 John Wetton – Happy Christmas (War Is Over)3 Jon Anderson – Save All Your Love4 Chris Squire – Ding Dong Merrily On High5 Rick Wakeman – Hark the Herald Angels Sing6 Geoff Downes – Linus & Lucy (Charlie Brown Christmas Theme)7 Jon Anderson – Easier Said Than Done8 Steve Howe – Winter (2nd Movement from The Four Seasons)9 Rick Wakeman – The Holly & The Ivy / Mary's Boy Child10 Moya Brennan – Carol of the Bells11 Oliver Wakeman – In the Bleak Midwinter12 Rick Wakeman – Christians Awake, Salute the Happy Morn13 Jon Anderson – Give Hope14 Steve Howe – Winter15 Chris Squire – Silent Night/Night of Silence16 Patrick Moraz – Here Comes Christmas Again (Et Revoici Noël)17 Rick Wakeman – Coventry Carol / O Come, O Come, Emmanuel18 Jon Anderson – Where Were You?19 Jon Davison – Run With The Fox20 Steve Howe, Paul Sutin & Constance Demby – Polar Flight21 Rick Wakeman – O Little Town of Bethlehem22 Chris Squire – Adam Lay Y'Bounden23 Jon Anderson – The Holly and the Ivy24 Jeff Scheetz, Rodney Matthews, John Payne, Oliver Wakeman, Pete Coleman & Bob Catley – I Saw 3 Ships25 Billy Sherwood & Patrick Moraz – Wonderful Christmastime26 Jon Anderson – How It Hits You27 Rick Wakeman – O Come All Ye Faithful / Hark The Herald Angels Sing / See Amid The Winter Snow
Epic journeys, timeless songs, and Rick Wakeman's Preludes to a Century as our Featured Album. Roman, Trevor, and Lenny guide you through Yes classics, solo gems, and hidden treasures.1. Maazo Maazo – Jon Anderson (Toltec) 2. Starship Trooper – Yes (The Yes Album)3. Sun Carnival – Steve Howe (Homebrew 2)4. Al Gatto Nero – Asia (XXX)5. Prelude to a Millennium – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Century) 6. Seasons of Change – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Century)7. Youth & Age – Jon Anderson (Words/Music – Sir John Betjeman & Mike Read)8. I've Seen All Good People – Yes (Union 30 Live, Wembley Arena – June 29, 1991)9. End of an Era – Billy Sherwood (Divided By One)10. Forever More – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Century) 11. From the Balcony – Yes (Open Your Eyes, 1997)12. New New World – Jon Anderson (Survival & Other Stories, 2011)13. La Segunda Oración – Cielo y Tierra feat. Jon Anderson14. Coda – Tony Levin feat. Linnea Olsson (Bringing It Down to the Bass, 2014)15. 285 Fulton Street – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence, 2021) 16. Georgia – Trevor Rabin (Rio, 1981)17. Only a Dream – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Century)18. Skin Deep – Downes Braide Association (Skyscraper Souls, 2017)19. Mood for a Day – Steve Howe (Not Necessarily Acoustic, 1994)20. Reflections of a Winter's Day – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Century) 21. The Dancing Piano – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Century)22. Heat of the Moment – Steve Hackett (The Tokyo Tapes, 1997)23. Onward – Yes (Tormato, 1978)24. You By My Side – Chris Squire (Fish Out of Water, 1975)25. A New Dawn – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Century)
On this killer episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we kick things off with a cool story straight from Guitar World—then it's full speed to the workbench
Yes has been around for more than 55 years. They've made some of the world's best progressive rock music and even had some success on the pop charts. While The Wolf was living in London, he got to see Yes at Royal Albert Hall on the Close to the Edge 50 Tour which was a special night. It was there that he truly came to appreciate the talents of Jon Davison, the lead singer who is very close in age to your hosts. A friend of the late Taylor Hawkins, he does justice to classic Yes songs from throughout the catalog. After that show, The Wolf wanted to make sure he never missed his heroes again as long as Davison was fronting the band. On October 27, the boys came to his town and not only did he attend but he brought The Wolfcub, an aspiring guitar player, to see Steve Howe do his thing live. And they both loved the show (and The Wolfcub was handed an official Steve Howe guitar string!). They performed classics throughout the catalog and then after an intermission played Fragile in it's entirety straight-through, including big hits like Roundabout and Long Distance Runaround. But fan favorites like South Side of the Sky and Heart of the Sunrise really got the diehards on their feet! Steve Howe had his time in the sun on Mood for a Day and Geoff Downes had his spotlight doing the Rick Wakeman penned Cans and Brahms. Billy Sherwood showed why Chris Squire chose him to carry on his legacy, especially on The Fish and Jay Schellen kept them all in time. For those who wouldn't go because not enough original or heyday members are still in the band, we understand your argument. But this version of Yes fronted by Jon Davison delivers solid shows doing classics you love and the big screen behind them featuring Roger Dean artwork coming to life makes for a killer night out with Yes. Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rafa Panadero nos lleva de viaje por la historia del Rock&Roll. El amigo secreto se atreve con los primeros acordes de 'I Love Rock N Roll', de Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
Yes has been around for more than 55 years. They've made some of the world's best progressive rock music and even had some success on the pop charts. While The Wolf was living in London, he got to see Yes at Royal Albert Hall on the Close to the Edge 50 Tour which was a special night. It was there that he truly came to appreciate the talents of Jon Davison, the lead singer who is very close in age to your hosts. A friend of the late Taylor Hawkins, he does justice to classic Yes songs from throughout the catalog. After that show, The Wolf wanted to make sure he never missed his heroes again as long as Davison was fronting the band. On October 27, the boys came to his town and not only did he attend but he brought The Wolfcub, an aspiring guitar player, to see Steve Howe do his thing live. And they both loved the show (and The Wolfcub was handed an official Steve Howe guitar string!). They performed classics throughout the catalog and then after an intermission played Fragile in it's entirety straight-through, including big hits like Roundabout and Long Distance Runaround. But fan favorites like South Side of the Sky and Heart of the Sunrise really got the diehards on their feet! Steve Howe had his time in the sun on Mood for a Day and Geoff Downes had his spotlight doing the Rick Wakeman penned Cans and Brahms. Billy Sherwood showed why Chris Squire chose him to carry on his legacy, especially on The Fish and Jay Schellen kept them all in time. For those who wouldn't go because not enough original or heyday members are still in the band, we understand your argument. But this version of Yes fronted by Jon Davison delivers solid shows doing classics you love and the big screen behind them featuring Roger Dean artwork coming to life makes for a killer night out with Yes. Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text us about this show.Marc Bonilla has enjoyed one of the most comprehensive careers any musician could wish for. And after close to four decades in the business there is simply no quit in him. He is a world class guitarist, an accomplished teacher of music, a remarkable composer, and simply an appreciator of beauty in art and life. And he's a proud nerd with a deep love of things like superheroes and Star Trek. He allows what has been to inform the possibilities of what can be all the while staying very true to himself and the music he creates. We discuss it all on this very special extended episode of Into The Music. Enjoy!The following selections were provided by Marc Bonilla for use on this show with his permission."Afterburner" written and performed by Marc Bonilla℗ 1991 Reprise Records."Le Tombeau De Couperin – Prelude" performed by Marc Bonilla and Mike Keneallywritten by Maurice Ravel, arr. by Marc Bonilla℗ 2020 Marc Bonilla."Blessings" written and performed by Saville Row℗ 2014 Saville Row, under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande Records."Walking Distance" performed by the Keith Emerson Band with the Munich Radio Orchestra conducted by Maestro Terje Mikkelsenwritten and arranged by Marc Bonilla℗ 2012 Terje Mikkelsen, under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande Records, under exclusive license to Varese Sarabande Records."Marche Train" performed by CTRL+Zwritten by Marc Bonilla and Keith Emerson℗ 2020 Marc Bonilla.Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTube Facebook Instagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2025 by Project X Productions. All rights reserve...
Dan and Steven chat with keyboardist Adam Parrish! Hear about his gigs and check out his site https://adamparrishmusician.wordpress.com/ He has assisted on Rick Wakeman's crew before, has seen Rick's recent shows, and has performed with Gordon Giltrap! There's also some Yes music chat, and a fun bit of info regarding his sparkling outfit!
We review Rick Wakeman's latest piano album, Melancholia! In Rick's own words, "Though often misunderstood as mere sadness, melancholia - as Wakeman himself notes - is more textured, more intricate. It is a temperament as much as a mood: sensitive, thoughtful, loyal, creatively driven, deeply analytical, and quietly steadfast. That richer definition lies at the heart of this album. These compositions are neither bleak nor morose. They are generous in spirit, filled with moments of light and resolve, reflecting a mind that has learned to make peace with melancholy - not to escape it, but to transmute it." Hear what we have to say about the album! And you can see the places to purchase it at https://www.rwcc.com/product.php?int_titleID=206
Yessounds 026: Imagination UnleashedThis time we explore Rick Wakeman's “A Gallery of the Imagination”. Also, songs from Trevor Rabin, Jon & Vangelis, Steve Howe, Shaw/Blades and more. 1 Myo Maya – Jon Anderson2 Release, Release – Yes (Tormato)3 Rise and Fall – Patrick Moraz (The Story of I)4 The Only Thing She Needs – UK (Danger Money)5 Hidden Depths – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)6 Cuban Carnival – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)7 Louisiana Blues – Paul Rodgers (feat. Trevor Rabin)8 Perpetual Change – Yes (Live from Yessongs)9 Nature of the Sea – Steve Howe (Beginnings)10 A Mirage in the Clouds – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)Whisker Shuffle11 Red Light Ahead – Conspiracy (Sherwood & Squire)12 Meadow Rag – Steve Howe (Homebrew)13 Some Are Born – Jon Anderson (Song of Seven)14 Catherine Howard – Rick Wakeman (Six Wives of Henry VIII)15 Sludge – Trevor Rabin (Live in LA)16 Your Move – Shaw-Blades (Influence)17 State of Independence – Jon & Vangelis (The Friends of Mr. Cairo)18 Does It Really Happen? – Yes (Drama)19 Loving Sea – Steve Hackett (Wolflight)20 The Enchanter – Oliver Wakeman (The 3 Ages of Magick)21 The Dinner Party – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)22 As The Night Falls… and Continues – Peter Banks
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Drama (1980), one of the most surprising and divisive albums in the Yes catalog. With Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman gone, the band recruited Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles, reshaping the group's sound for a new decade. We explore the bold risks Yes took during this turbulent lineup shift, the mix of progressive rock tradition with fresh new wave energy, and the album's long-lasting legacy among fans. From the thunderous opener “Machine Messiah” to the radio-friendly “Into the Lens,” we break down what makes Drama a fascinating turning point in Yes's history. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!
For one of our first episodes back in 2018 (S1E3), we discussed 'Hunky Dory' by David Bowie with then co-host Barry Stock. Honestly, though, for our first 20 episodes or so we were still finding our way and weren't even playing any music clips at that point. So when this week's guest, musician David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets), suggested taking on Bowie's fourth studio album, we couldn't resist revisiting this stone cold classic with such a thoughtful, well-informed guest. Essential listening! Songs discussed in this episode: Changes (David Bowie cover) - The Muffs/Robyn Hitchcock/Shawn Mullins/Cybernauts/Bananarama; Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus; No New Tale To Tell - Love and Rockets; Mambo Sun - T Rex; 10538 Overture - Electric Light Orchestra; The Shape Of Things To Come - Slade; You Can Get It If You Really Want - Desmond Dekker; Ziggy Stardust, Starman, Changes - David Bowie; Sheep (Pink Floyd cover) - Arthur Brown, Rick Wakeman, Jan Akkerman, David J., Carmine Appice; Oh! You Pretty Things - David Bowie; Oh! You Pretty Things - Peter Noone; The Bewlay Brothers, Eight Line Poem - David Bowie; My Way - Frank Sinatra; Life On Mars - David Bowie; Judy Teen - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel; Kooks - David Bowie; This Guy's In Love With You - Burt Bacharach; Exquisite Corpse - Bauhaus; Quicksand - David Bowie; An Old Fashioned Love Song - Paul Williams; Fill Your Heart, Andy Warhol, Song For Bob Dylan - David Bowie; Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie cover) - Bauhaus; Waiting For The Man - The Velvet Underground; Amsterdam (Live, Olympia 1964) - Jacques Brel; Queen Bitch, The Bewlay Brothers - David Bowie; Oh No! Not Another Songwriter! - David J
Welcome to Yessounds Episode 024. This episode's packed with deep cuts, solo gems, and a Featured Album that paints in candlelight: From Brush & Stone by Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman. We've also got a Whisker Shuffle curated by Lenny himself, a Cover Song Spotlight, and a few poetic detours along the way.Track list:1. (Intro) If A Picture – Oliver Wakeman 2. Turn of the Century – Yes 3. The Chagall Duet – Jon Anderson 4. Sketches in the Sun – GTR 5. The Savannah Bird – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman (Featured Album) 6. The Thinker – Gordon Giltrap (Featured Album) 7. Closer to the Sky – Tarja feat. Trevor Rabin 8. And You and I – Yes 9. Change We Must – Jon Anderson 10. The Kiss – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman 11. Mood for a Day – Steve Morse 12. A for Aria – AndersonPonty Band 13. Shoot High Aim Low – Yes 14. Nine Voices (Longwalker) – Yes 15. We Agree – Yes 16. She Said Maybe... – Steve Hackett 17. Free (Some Would Say) – Jon Anderson 18. Rick Wakeman's Intros – ABWH 19. Lure of the Wild – Wakeman with Wakeman 20. The Death of Chatterton – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman 21. Picasso – Yes 22. Page of Life – Jon & Vangelis 23. Soon – Yes 24. The Light of the World – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman
If you ever go to a big wrestling show, you'll likely find a commemorative T-shirt for sale that says "I Was There." It's just another way of proving that you attended the event, beyond all the photos and videos you probably took on your phone. Live show experiences are the topic of this very episode. Andrew is joined by first-time guest Tyler Forness (The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee) to play songs by artists they have seen live and reminiscence about any memories they have from those concerts. Artists include Mötley Crüe, Black Sabbath, Dream Theater, Yes feat. Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, & Rick Wakeman, Taylor Swift, The Heavy, Echo & the Bunnymen, Ludacris, and many more. No need to fork over 50 dollars to the guy at the merch stand, this episode is free and fun!Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrew / @therealfornoTwitter: @therealfornoTyler's football coverage: atozsports.com/author/tyler-fornessTyler's Minnesota Vikings podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGPRoBO8c1joHchLToxiKThbD58SDY-jAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Wedding Present formed 40 years ago – why does that seem astonishing? - and have a new box set and tour to celebrate. David Gedge digs out his old notes about the first gigs he ever saw and played and looks back at what four decades onstage might have taught him. Among the delights … … Rick Wakeman in full cape attire at Manchester Free Trade Hall in '76 and how Be-bop Deluxe pointed to the future … the bone-dry humour of the Ramones – “the only time I ever pogo-ed” – and memories of seeing Wire and Queen. … how Leeds' goth culture coloured his early band the Lost Pandas (who had the nerve to play “minor chords”) … ‘Reception: The Wedding Present Musical', about to open in Leeds and built around stories, characters and relationships in his songs. “Musicals are very divisive and I wasn't sure I liked them” … “meticulous and geeky”: how the set lists flow and the two songs he never omits … how John Peel playing Go Out And Get 'Em, Boy! ten times launched the Wedding Present: “he was like the Emperor Nero really, almost too powerful. If he didn't like you, you could vanish without trace” ... the unexpected challenge of band member manipulation … “if anything gets a laugh, repeat it” … and costly future visions of the Wedding Present plus orchestra! Order tickets to the Wedding Present 40th anniversary tour here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/forthcomingconcerts And the box set here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/post/the-wedding-present-to-release-career-spanning-40th-anniversary-compilationFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most casual Yes fans aren't familiar with their 1980 release Drama. After 8 years of gold and platinum releases, Drama failed to sell as well as its 70s prog counterparts like Close To The Edge or Fragile. When they went to the south of France to record in late 1979, it was the most celebrated Yes lineup of Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (Bass), Steve Howe (guitars), Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and Alan White (drums), Coming off two solid efforts in Going For The One and Tormato, there was strong interest in the band, especially in America where they'd prebooked a tour including 3 sold out shows at Madison Square Garden. However, factions took over and cracks were exposed in the harmony of the band. Howe, White and Squire would come later and bring producer Roy Thomas Baker with them. Those four would dismiss the airy and ethereal efforts of Wakeman and Anderson in favor of their own heavy and proggy riffs. After Alan White injured himself roller skating with Richard Branson (as one does), the retreated back to England but Anderson and Wakeman had had enough and they left the band. Under the same management of Brian Lane and using the same studios were The Buggles, Geoff Downes (Keyboards) and Trevor Horn (vocals) vehicle for their worldwide hit Video Killed The Radio Star. Chris Squire invited them in to help write some songs but really, he wanted them in the band. Though Trevor Horn was reluctant to try to replicate Jon Anderson's high pitched vocals, they eventually joined and recorded Drama. Critics said it sounded remarkably like Yes, maybe more than they expected. But while Trevor's vocals aren't an exact match of Anderson's, they do hit that high register and the work by the musicians of Yes is off the charts strong. Tempus Fugit is a quintessential Yes song and Run Through The Light gives Trevor something closer to his own range while Geoff modernizes Yes' sound. Many Yes fans decided that no Anderson and No Wakeman meant No Thanks. But Drama has aged well and even the Roger Dean cover, which was never a big favorite of The Wolf compared to most all he did with Yes and Asia, is something that grows on you. This is a hidden gem in the Yes catalog, one that The Wolf includes among his favorite Yes albums. Give it a chance, see if you agree. * And if you can get the 2004 remaster do so - it sounds great and has lots of bonus tracks including some from the Anderson/Wakeman sessions. Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius This week Mark and I had all sorts of fun thinking about whether there are any short Yes epics - or if this idea is even possible. We set ourselves the restriction of only choosing Yes songs less than 6mins in duration so can you guess what we came up with and how we justified our choices? It was sad to hear that Ozzy Osbourne died this week, only a few weeks after performing his last ever concert with his Black Sabbath bandmates. I can't say I was a dedicated fan of Ozzy or Sabbath but my introduction to heavy metal was when a friend of mine took me up to his room in a slightly creepy Victorian mansion and played me the self-titled album by the Birmingham band. How appropriate the setting was. I also learned to play Paranoid on the drums when I was a teenager and my younger son taught my daughter, when she was a toddler, to sing the alphabet to the riff from War Pigs. My elder son was a true fan so he was upset when we heard the news. As you know if you've read the new Tales book or get your information from many other sources like Matthew Paine on Facebook, Rick Wakeman was a huge fan of Ozzy who he met at Morgan Studios while Yes were recording Tales. He ended up playing keys on 2 songs on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath which was being recorded over the road in another Morgan studio at the time. Eventually, Ozzy returned the favour by singing on Rick's "The Return to the Center of the Earth", as pointed out by Paul Graf also on Facebook. Our own Doug Curran interviewed Ozzy for his radio show in 1981 so do make a point of reading his reflections on that on the YMP Facebook discussion group Rest in Peace Ozzy. https://www.quora.com/What-makes-epic-songs-epic https://youtu.be/YGsq3ya1-8Y?si=_4zjczWxt3grbwzH https://youtu.be/UF2P_qgi7YA?si=n9Vbim5fGeLPjfEN https://youtu.be/63nZud3Xu1Y?si=Y0PMEIxL5dxYXNHS https://youtu.be/CBtZ8exhRPQ?si=rt0xacK2W8SeZXl4 https://youtu.be/8-hJFoSgXfM?si=OTCdWuAB7U2zg-1- https://youtu.be/qEUkRRLe6vQ?si=SwOTImHn3DIXFIYe Yes - The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans - Yes Album Listening Guide Available now! YesMusicBooks.com YMP Patrons: Producers: Joseph Cottrell Wayne Hall Ken Fuller Jeffrey Crecelius Patrons: Aaron SteelmanLindAl Dell'AngeloLobate ScarpBarry GorskyMark BaggsBill WhittakerMark James LangBob MartilottaMark SlaterBrian HarrisMartin KjellbergBrian SullivanMichael HanderhanChris BandiniMichael O'ConnorCraig EstenesMiguel FalcãoDave OwenPaul HailesDavidPaul TomeiDavid HeydenRachel HadawayDavid PannellRobert NasirDavid WatkinsonRobert VandiverDeclan LogueRonnie NeeleyDemScott ColomboDoug CurranSimon BarrowFergus CubbageStephen LambeFred BarringerSteve DillGary BettsSteve LuziettiGeoff BailieSteve PerryGeoffrey MasonSteve RodeGuy DeRomeSteve ScottHenrik AntonssonSteven RoehrHogne Bø PettersenTerence SadlerTodd DudleyJohn CowanJohn ThomsonJohn HoldenJohn ViolaJamie McQuinnTim Stannard Become a Patron!
Although this album was the fourth Elton John studio album, it was also the third album released in 1971. John had released a film soundtrack album and a live album previously in the year. Madman Across the Water is a more progressive album than his previous outings, containing nine tracks with all but the final track exceeding four minutes. Elton John also had Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman sit in on the sessions for two of the tracks, playing Hammond organ. Although it went to number 8 on the US Billboard 200 chart, it did not do as well in his native UK. The mediocre results in England may be partly explained by the song lengths not fitting nicely into the 3-minute span typical of singles. Nevertheless, the album contains two singles which would prove to be amongst John's greatest hits. Contemporary critics had mixed reactions to the prog rock bent of the album, with some finding the lyrics confusing and the album as a whole too deep for new fans. As with much of the discography of music icons like Elton John, reviews would trend more positive over time. Madman Across the Water finds Elton John on the cusp of his ascent to superstardom, when his next several albums would trend towards a glam rock approach and would start regularly topping the charts.Original host Brian Dickhute returns to "What the Riff" studios to help us finish off our podcast series focusing on the Months from 1965 to 1995. Tiny DancerThe lead off track takes its inspiration from two places. Generally, it is inspired by the spirit of the women Bernie Taupin met in California, and how their styles contrasted with those in the U.K at the time. More specifically it references Maxine Feibelman, who really was the "seamstress for the band," and supported John's elaborate stage costume style. Feibelman and Taupin were married in March 1971, with Elton John serving as best man.LevonThe first single from the album tells the story of Levon, a man who is successful in the family business, but trapped in his lifestyle. "Levon wears his war wound like a crown." This symphonic piece uses a backing orchestra written, arranged, and conducted by Paul Buckmaster. Madman Across the WaterThe title track to the album was originally supposed to be a track on John's previous studio album, but it was rearranged for this album. The lyrics are about a man in a coastal mental institution who doesn't know if he belongs there or not. Many have speculated that Taupin wrote this about then President Richard Nixon, speculation to which Taupin responds, "That is genius. I could never have thought of that."Indian SunsetThe story about an American Indian warrior on the verge of defeat was inspired by Frederic Remington painting and/or a visit that Bernie Taupin paid to a reservation. John has stated that the song is not a protest song, but a story. The opening acapella verse sets the wistful tone of the rest of the song. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the children's television series “Electric Company""Hey you guys!" This children's educational show debuted in 1971. STAFF PICKS:Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul and Linda McCartneyBruce begins the staff picks with a song from "Ram," the only album attributed to Paul and Linda McCartney. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1971, making it the first post-Beatles McCartney single to top the US charts. It is actually a compilation of several song fragments assembled by engineer Eirik Wangberg. The lyric "hands across the water/heads across the sky" refers to Linda and Paul being American and British.Rain Dance by the Guess WhoRob brings us a song penned by Burton Cummings and Kurt Winter which was the lead-off track from the Guess Who's eighth studio album, "So Long, Bannatyne." Randy Bachman had departed the band by this time. Many of the lyrics reference landmarks or businesses in their native Winnipeg, Canada. You Say It by Al GreenWayne's staff pick is a fusion of funk and soul off Al Green's third studio album. Green got his start at the age of nine in a gospel quartet. The lyrics from this song discuss the difficulties a guy has in picking up the phone to call his girl. Al Green became a minister in 1976 and returned to gospel music in the mid-80's.I'd Love to Change the World by Ten Years AfterLynch features a song that is the sole top-40 single from the British blues rock group in the U.S., peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics express the frustration of the counter culture movement in wanting to change the world, but realizing that solutions are harder to reach than thought.Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves by CherBrian finishes out the episode with a story from Cher. The lyrics are told from the perspective of a Gypsy girl born to a dancer in a traveling show. When she is 16, she becomes pregnant from a young stranger who runs off, leaving her to raise a baby girl in the same situation as her mother raised her. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.