All Good People
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(Squire) I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way Yea, yea I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way
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Written by: CHRIS SQUIRE, JON ANDERSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"All Good People," also known as "I've Seen All Good People," is a song by the English progressive rock band Yes. It was released as a part of the band's 1971 album "The Yes Album."
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Composition ClassificationThe song is actually made up of two tracks combined together. The first part is titled "Your Move" and the second part is titled "All Good People."
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Chart Performance"Your Move" peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making it the band's first song to chart in the United States.
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Inspirational BackgroundThe game of chess served as the main inspiration for Jon Anderson when he was writing the lyrics for the first part of the song, "Your Move."
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Song PresentationThe song is characterized by its layered harmonies, folk influences in the "Your Move" section, and the harder rock sound in the "All Good People" section.
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Live Performance"I've Seen All Good People" is frequently performed at Yes' concerts. In live performances, the band frequently uses the song as an opportunity for extended instrumental jamming.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including singer Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs for their album "Under the Covers, Vol. 2."
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Reinterpretation in FilmThe song was reinterpreted for the 2013 biographical film "Jobs," about the life of Steve Jobs, where it was covered by a choir.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics "Send an instant karma to me / Initiate a recall to love" are thought by some to reference John Lennon's song "Instant Karma!" which was a hit around the same time.
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Cultural ImpactTo this day, "I've Seen All Good People" remains one of Yes' most well-known songs, and it continues to receive significant airplay on classic rock radio stations around the world.
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