'' is the second compilation album by
British Progressive Rock group
Yes . While the first, ''
Yesterdays '', mainly centered on their formative period, ''Classic Yes'' is exactly what it promises, a summation of the best moments during Yes's initial run as a group.
Originally released as a single LP with a bonus 45 RPM disc featuring live versions of "Roundabout" and "I've Seen All Good People" from
1978 , everything has been compiled onto one handy CD.
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.
#"Heart of the Sunrise" (
Jon Anderson /
Chris Squire /
Bill Bruford ) - 10:35
#"Wonderous Stories" (Jon Anderson) - 3:50
#"Yours Is No Disgrace" (Jon Anderson/Chris Squire/Steve Howe/Tony Kaye/Bill Bruford) - 9:41
#"Starship Trooper" - 9:25
##"Life Seeker" (Jon Anderson)
##"Disillusion" (Chris Squire)
##"Würm" (Steve Howe)"
#"Long Distance Runaround" (Jon Anderson) - 3:30
#"The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)" (Chris Squire) - 2:37
#"And You and I" (Jon Anderson; Themes by Bill Bruford/Steve Howe/
Chris Squire ) - 10:05
##"Cord of Life"
##"Eclipse"
##"The Preacher the Teacher"
##"Apocalypse"
#"Roundabout" (Jon Anderson/Steve Howe) - 7:53
#"I've Seen All Good People" - 7:29
##"Your Move" (Jon Anderson)
##"All Good People" (Chris Squire)
''Classic Yes'' (Atlantic K 50842) failed to chart in the UK. It reached in the US during a chart stay of 5 weeks.
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- "Top Pop Albums 1955-2001", Joel Whitburn, c.2002
