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June 27, 2026

Episode 59: Yessounds 059 – Opening Moves Part 1

1 hour 59 minutes

Yessounds Episode 59 is here! This week we’re kicking off a new two‑part series called Opening Moves, a run through every Track One from the classic Yes albums. Part 1 takes us from the 1969 debut all the way to Drama, exploring how each era begins.

If you love hearing the band evolve from album to album, this one’s for you. Part 2 is coming soon… enjoy the ride!

Beyond And Before – Yes (1969)

No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed – Time And A Word (1970)

Yours Is No Disgrace – The Yes Album (1971)

Roundabout – Fragile (1971)

Close To The Edge – Close To The Edge (1972)

Siberian Khatru – Yessongs (1973)

The Revealing Science Of God (Dance Of The Dawn) – Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973)

The Gates Of Delirium – Relayer (1974)

Going For The One – Going For The One (1977)

Future Times / Rejoice – Tormato (1978)

Machine Messiah – Drama (1980)