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Released in May 1973, Yes songs is the first live album by the English progressive rock band Yes. Captured during their massive 1972 world tours for Fragile and Close to the Edge, the legendary triple-vinyl set showcases the peak, high-energy musicianship and symphonic grandness of the classic 1970s lineup. Album Overview and History Format: Originally released as a massive three-LP box set, featuring iconic, surreal gatefold artwork by Roger Dean. Recordings: Compiled from various tour stops between February and December 1972, then remixed for studio-like clarity by producer and sound mixer Eddy Offord. Lineup Changes: Captures the transition when original drummer Bill Bruford left, meaning most tracks feature his replacement Alan White, while Bruford plays on a select few ("Perpetual Change" and "Long Distance Runaround").Key Tracks and Performances" Firebird Suite": Igor Stravinsky’s classical piece serves as the dramatic stage introduction for the band." Close to the Edge": An ambitious, 18-minute-plus epic piece that stands as a high-water mark of live progressive rock performance. Solo Showcases: Features individual spotlights like Rick Wakeman's keyboard medley from The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Chris Squire's bass solo on "The Fish". Fan Favorites: Energetic, extended live versions of studio staples like "Roundabout," "Heart of the Sunrise," and "Starship Trooper".