Top 10 Best Songs by Yes

The radical style break in the 80s, produced by Trevor Horn. Gone are the long solos, welcome are the tight samples and the guitar riff of Trevor Rabin. It became their only number 1 hit in America.nnIt's a perfect pop song with a prog edge. The orchestral stabs and innovative production still sound futuristic.

The magnum opus of prog rock. An 18-minute suite that begins with nature sounds and culminates in a musical storm. The lyrics are inspired by Hesse's "Siddhartha".nnIt's complex, virtuosic and overwhelming. The organ piece in the middle ("I Get Up, I Get Down") is of sacred beauty. For purists, this is the absolute peak of what rock music can be.

The famous intro with the acoustic guitar and the reversed piano note leads to one of the most recognizable bass lines ever. Chris Squire's Rickenbacker bass knurrs and drives the song forward.nnIt's a perfect mix of funk, rock and classical. The organ work is virtuosic and the chorus is powerful. Through renewed popularity (thanks to memes and anime), a fixture in the top lists.

A song in two parts: the first is folk-like chess ("Your Move"), the second a pumping rock jam ("All Good People"). The group singing is phenomenal here.nnIt's one of their most radio-friendly songs from the 70s. The transition between the parts is seamless. It radiates a hippie-like positivity that is irresistible.

Here the band returned to a more rock-oriented sound, with Steve Howe on the pedal steel guitar. It's an energetic, almost chaotic track full of lust for life.nnJon Anderson's voice hovers high above the busy instrumentation. The song echoes and bounces, a perfect fusion of their complexity with an accessible rock drive.

The emotional core of the album "Close to the Edge." It begins with the tuning of the 12-string guitar, transitioning into a beautiful, pastoral melody.nnThe song has a spiritual charge. The outburst in the middle ("Eclipse") is majestic, after which it returns to peace. A symphony of hope and forgiveness.

A rare hit in the punk era of 1977. A fairy-tale-like, short song that drifts on Rick Wakeman's synthesizers. The atmosphere is light and dreamy.nnIt sounds like a musical translation of a fantasy book. The melody is sweet and accessible, proof that Yes could write compact pop songs without losing their identity.

Characterized by the razor-fast, chromatic riff played unison by bass and guitar. It showcases the technical perfection of drummer Bill Bruford.nnBetween the violence are moments of hushed beauty. Jon Anderson sings about the power of the city and nature. A dynamic masterpiece that goes from whisper-soft to razor-sharp.

A three-part epic that ends in one of the most euphoric guitar solos ever (the section "Wurm"). The song builds slowly from an acoustic ballad toward a cosmic rock explosion.nnThe harmonies are beautiful and spatial. The climax, which keeps circling and building, is hypnotic. A fan favorite for the grand finale.

The opening of "The Yes Album", where the classic sound took shape. A militaristic rhythm drives the song forward, while Steve Howe shows his versatility on guitar.nnThe song is full of tempo changes and mood shifts. The lyrics are a protest against war, wrapped in an optimistic melody. An early demonstration of their collective power.