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You Enjoy Myself, commonly abbreviated to "YEM" is a Phish song written by Trey Anastasio. It is the band's most frequently played song, having been featured — as of August 2012 — at about 35% of their 1,566 shows. The song is also one of the oldest in Phish's catalog, having been first performed live on February 3, 1986. Keyboardist Page McConnell revealed on Nightline with Ted Koppel that "You Enjoy Myself" was his favorite Phish song. The song was featured on Phish's first album Junta, although a shorter, a cappella version appeared on their 1986 self-titled debut commonly known as The White Tape. "You Enjoy Myself" is a staple of the group's popular live performances, and while the version that appears on Junta is under ten minutes long, live versions (especially after 1995) have regularly exceeded 25 minutes in length. The longest live version of the song to date, performed on October 31, 1995 during the band's Halloween show in Rosemont, IL, clocks in at over 40 minutes. The show was officially released as Live Phish Volume 14. 


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Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, exploration of music across genres, and adoring fan base. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 (with the current line up solidifying in 1985), the band's four members—Trey Anastasio (guitars, lead vocals), Mike Gordon (bass, vocals), Jon Fishman (drums, percussion, vocals), and Page McConnell (keyboards, vocals)—performed together for over 20 years before breaking up in August 2004. They reunited March 2009 for Phish in Hampton, a series of three consecutive concerts played in the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, and have since resumed performing regularly. more »

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Written by: TREY ANASTASIO

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Album & Release
"You Enjoy Myself" (often abbreviated as "YEM") is a song by American rock band Phish, originally from their second album "Junta", released in 1988.
Song Length
It is one of the band's longest regularly played songs with performances often lasting between 20 and 25 minutes.
Popular Live Song
"You Enjoy Myself" is the most-played song in the band’s history, featuring in approximately every third Phish show.
Song Composition
The track is largely instrumental but includes some lyrics towards the end, sung as a vocal jam.
Song Lyrics
The song lyrics consist entirely of "wash uffizi drive me to firenze," which singer Trey Anastasio made up while on a trip to Europe with his friend.
Popular Phish Song
Despite the length and complex structure, it's one of Phish's most popular songs and is often requested by fans.
Live Performance
The band occasionally accompanies the song with trampolines and synchronized bouncing on stage.
Guest Artists
On some occasions, guest musicians have been invited to enhance the song’s instrumental section, such as the Flecktones in 1995 and the Los Angeles Philharmonic percussionists in 1996.
Unique Arrangements
The song features unique arrangements which can include different improvisations and interpretations at each performance, consistently demonstrating the band’s penchant for jamming and their improvisational abilities.
Free Download
Phish made a unique choice in 2009 by offering a free download of the 20-minute-long live version of "You Enjoy Myself".
Named After a Remark
The title "You Enjoy Myself" is said to be derived from a remark bassist Mike Gordon made to a Scandinavian woman, using awkward English.
Song Sections
The song is often broken down into various sections during performances, including a composed section, jam section, and bass and drum section.
Vocals
The vocal jam at the end of the song often involves the members of the band dropping their musical instruments and using their voices as instruments instead.
Genre
"You Enjoy Myself" is characterized by its fusion of a variety of genres, including rock, jazz, and funk, representative of Phish's diverse musical influences.

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