Live soundboard recording of “Yes – Live At The Yale Bowl 1971” and is from July 24, 1971 during the “YES” album tour. It was recorded at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut.
Yes were riding high in 1971 following the release of their third album, “The Yes Album”, which brokered the band’s commercial breakthrough in both the UK and the US. Consequently, stateside demand for the prog-rock legends-in-waiting was high, and the band didn’t disappoint when they crossed the Atlantic for a series of shows in Canada and North America in the summer of that year.
Indeed, the jubilant atmosphere of those shows was captured by this excellent soundboard recording of the group’s final US gig of the year, at the cavernous Yale Bowl, in New Haven, Connecticut, on 24th July 1971. Imperious versions of “The Yes Album” highlights such as “Yours Is No Disgrace”, “I’ve Seen All Good People” and “Perpetual Change” ensures the release’s spot among the best Record Store Day 2024 vinyl releases.
Drums, Percussion: Bill Bruford Bass, Vocals: Chris Squire Percussion, Vocals: John Anderson Acoustic Guitar: Steve Howe Electric Guitar: Portuguese Guitar: Vocals: Moog, Organ, Piano: Tony Kaye
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