Top 5 Progressive Rock: Yes – Signature and Popular Songs
Among the progressive rock bands that Britain proudly boasts, Yes stands out as one of the so-called “Big Four” or “Top Five” of prog, having achieved global success with their powerful yet symphonic ensemble underpinned by advanced technique, artwork that exudes aesthetic sensibility, mystical lyrics, and beautiful melodies.
Over their long career, the band has undergone many lineup changes and even explored more pop-oriented directions at times, so it may take some persistence for newcomers to trace their illustrious history.
In this article, we introduce a number of Yes’s wonderful and representative classic songs.
We hope this serves as a gateway for you to discover their music!
Playlist
| Top 5 Progressive Rock: Yes – Signature and Popular Songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | RoundaboutYES |  play_arrow | The fourth album released in 1971… |
| 2 | Close To The EdgeYES |  play_arrow | Following their previous work, Fragile, in 1972 they re… |
| 3 | Owner of A Lonely HeartYES |  play_arrow | The first release of YES’s reunion in 1983… |
| 4 | Heart Of The SunriseYES |  play_arrow | The masterpiece Fragile, released in 1971... |
| 5 | Wonderous StoriesYES |  play_arrow | The dreamy sound of a 12-string acoustic guitar... |
| 6 | And You And IYES |  play_arrow | The 12-string acoustic played by Steve Howe... |
| 7 | AwakenYES |  play_arrow | An elegant piano tone that evokes the classics... |
| 8 | Tempus FugitYES |  play_arrow | After leaving once in 1974, in 1976… |
| 9 | The Gates of DeliriumYES |  play_arrow | On the theme of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace... |
| 10 | Siberian KhatruYES |  play_arrow | From the acclaimed 1972 release, Close to the Edge... |
| 11 | Starship TrooperYES |  play_arrow | The third album released in 1971... |
| 12 | Time and a WordYES |  play_arrow | The second album I released in 1970, “Toki…” |
| 13 | Rhythm of LoveYES |  play_arrow | The second installment of the Revival YES series (the 12th work overall) … |
| 14 | To Be OverYES |  play_arrow | Due to musical differences and the like, the keyboardist Rick... |
| 15 | Homeworld (The Ladder)YES |  play_arrow | After experiencing member departures, hiatuses, and a split,... |
| 16 | I’ve Seen All Good PeopleYES |  play_arrow | I've Se... which begins with a beautiful chorus |
| 17 | RitualYES |  play_arrow | The sixth studio al... released in 1973 |
| 18 | Yours Is No DisgraceYES |  play_arrow | Breaking away from the art rock they had pursued up to that point, YES... |
| 19 | The Ancient (Giants Under The Sun)YES |  play_arrow | With strong artistic elements, the fantastical piece “The …” |
| 20 | Lonely Heart (Owner of a Lonely Heart)YES |  play_arrow | Yes, who debuted in 1969. At first, they we… |
| 21 | 90125YES | play_arrow | Carved a new page in the history of UK rock… |
| 22 | Brother of MineAnderson Bruford Wakeman Howe |  play_arrow | The vocalist who quit because he disliked Yes’s pop direction… |
| 23 | Going For The OneYES |  play_arrow | Keyboardist Rick Wakeman, who had temporarily left the band, … |
| 24 | Into The LensYES |  play_arrow | The studio album released in 1980, “Do…” |
| 25 | Owner Of Lonley HeartYES | play_arrow | A band that laid the foundation of progressive rock... |
| 26 | Endress DreamYES |  play_arrow | Included on the 1994 album Talk... |
| 27 | Don’t Kill The WhaleYES |  play_arrow | For a Yes, it keeps the technical vibe in check… |
| 28 | Open Your EyesYES |  play_arrow | The 1997 album “Open Your A… |
| 29 | MagnificationYES |  play_arrow | Between 2005 and 2008, activities were suspended… |
| 30 | Saving My HeartYES |  play_arrow | A track included on the 1991 release “Kesshō” (Crystal). MIDI... |
| 31 | Beyond and BeforeYES |  play_arrow | Yes is a British band formed in 1968... |
| 32 | The Fish（Schindleria Praematurus）YES |  | The 1971 album “Fragile”… |
| 33 | SweetnessYES |  play_arrow | Included on the 1969 album “Yes.” Released in ’68… |
| 34 | Leave ItYES |  play_arrow | Yes, the English rock band, ... |
| 35 | Love Will Find A WayYES |  play_arrow | A track from the album “Big Generator”… |
| 36 | SurvivalYES |  play_arrow | Yes’s 1st a… released in 1969 |
| 37 | Lift Me UpYES |  play_arrow | Members who hold the rights to the band name 'Yes'... |