Yours Is No Disgrace
Yes
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Yesterday a morning came, a smile upon your face Caesar's palace, morning glory, silly human race, On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place, If the summer change to winter, yours is no disgrace Battleships confide in me and tell me where you are, Shining, flying, purple wolfhound, show me where you are, Lost in summer, morning, winter, travel very far, Lost in musing circumstances, that's just where you are Yesterday a morning came, a smile upon your face Caesar's palace, morning glory, silly human, silly human race, On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place, If the summer change to winter, yours is no, Yours is no disgrace Yours is no disgrace Yours is no disgrace Death defying, mutilated armies scatter the earth, Crawling out of dirty holes, their morals, Their morals disappear Yesterday a morning came, a smile upon your face Caesar's palace, morning glory, silly human, silly human, silly human race, On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place, If the summer change to winter, yours is no, Yours is no disgrace Yours is no disgrace Yours is no disgrace Battleships confide in me and tell me where you are, Shining, flying, purple wolfhound, show me where you are, Lost in summer, morning, winter, travel very far, Lost in musing circumstances, that's just where you are
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Written by: CHRIS SQUIRE, JON ANDERSON, STEVE JAMES HOWE, TONY KAYE, WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD
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11 facts about this song
Origins"Yours Is No Disgrace" is the first track on "The Yes Album," released by progressive rock band Yes in 1971.
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Song DurationThe track runs for 9 minutes and 41 seconds, making it one of the longer pieces of music from the era of vinyl LPs and a typical example of the expansive, multi-movement style of progressive rock.
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Group CompositionThe song was composed collectively by all five members of Yes at the time, namely Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Tony Kaye, and Bill Bruford.
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Recurring ThemeThe band has often used the song as an opener for their concerts, highlighting its catchy main riff and powerful vocals.
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Historical BackgroundThe lyrics were written during the Vietnam War and are thought to reflect both the political climate and cultural revolutions of the time.
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Live Performances"Yours Is No Disgrace" is also known for its extended live versions, some of which are nearly twice as long as the original recorded version.
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ReceptionThis song has been praised for its complex structure and impressive musicality, earning it a position as a classic within the progressive rock genre.
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Cover Versions"Yours Is No Disgrace" has been covered by several artists, including the progressive metal band Dream Theater, a testament to its enduring popularity and influence.
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InstrumentationThe song is renowned for its intricate guitar work by Steve Howe, combined with the strong bass by Chris Squire, Tony Kaye’s organ segments, and the stunning vocal melodies of Jon Anderson.
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Song StructureDespite its length, "Yours Is No Disgrace" is not a traditional progressive rock epic but it is rather a collection of clearly differentiated episodes, each one presenting a different combination of instrumental lines.
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LegacyIts musical innovation and lyrical depth have made "Yours Is No Disgrace" a cornerstone of Yes's repertoire and a fan favorite.
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