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About Leave It

"Leave It" is a song by English rock band Yes. It appears on their 1983 album, 90125. It was the second song from that album to be released as a single. The 12" single release (ATCO 0-96964) featured an extended "Hello, Goodbye" remix by Trevor Horn (9:30) as the A-side, with the B-side consisting of the 7" single remix (3:52) and the A Capella remix (3:19). The 7" single includes the two B-side tracks of the 12". There were repeated single-issues, most backed with remixes of the song or an a cappella version. The original version was occasionally placed as the B-side of "Owner of a Lonely Heart", and on another instance, the original version was found on a 12-inch single with another A-side track, "City of Love". The song has the distinction of being the only track from 90125 virtually unaltered from the version recorded by Squire, Rabin, White and Kaye before Jon Anderson rejoined. The song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Top Album Rock Tracks chart. The song is the second track on the album's second side, with the song "Cinema" serving as a form of prelude. 


Year:
1992
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I can feel no sense of measure
No illusions as we take
Refuge in young man's pleasure
Breaking down the dreams we make real

One down one to go
Another town and one more show
Downtown they're giving away
But she never came back

No phone can take your place
Do you know what I mean
We have the same intrigue
As a court of kings

Ah leave it, ah leave it
Dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit
Doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot

Two down there you go
McArthur Park in the driving snow
Uptown they're digging it out
Better lay your claim

Get home you're not alone
You just broke out of the danger zone
Be there to show your face
On another dreamy day

Ah leave it, ah leave it
Dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit, dit
Doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

I can feel no sense of measure
No illusions as we take
Refuge in young man's pleasure
Breaking down the dreams we make real

Ah leave it, ah leave it

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye bad
Leave it
Hello, hello, heaven

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Yes

Yes are an English rock band who achieved success with their progressive, art and symphonic style of music. They are distinguished by their use of mystical and cosmic lyrics, live stage sets and lengthy compositions, often with complex instrumental and vocal arrangements. Seventeen musicians have been a part of the band's line-up in its history, which has consisted of singer Jon Davison, guitarist Steve Howe, bass guitarist Chris Squire, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and drummer Alan White since February 2012. more »

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Written by: TREVOR RABIN, TREVOR HORN, CHRIS SQUIRE

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Leave It" by Yes is classified under progressive pop and art rock.
Album
This song is an eminent part of the album, "90125."
Single Release
The song was released as a single in 1984, after the album's initial release in late 1983.
Performance in Charts
"Leave It" performed exceptionally well on the charts, reaching No. 3 on the US Mainstream Rock chart, and No. 24 on the pop singles chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Leave It" is notable because 18 different versions were made, which were broadcast on MTV as an innovative marketing campaign.
Reception
The song received mixed reviews; while some critics lavishly praised the harmonic complexity and different vocal deliveries, others felt it was too different from Yes's earlier progressive rock sound.
Return of Yes
This album marked a return for the band after they've been disbanded for two years, thus marking a pivotal moment in their history.
Production Team
"Leave It" was produced by Trevor Horn, who was also a member of the band "The Buggles" and a collaborator of Yes.
Composition
The song features Yes's distinctive layered vocal harmonies. The rhythm of the song flexes between various significant time signatures.
Group Members
The band members Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye, and Trevor Rabin were the primary vocalists for this song.
Cover
"Leave It" has been covered by other artists, including the a cappella group Acousticity.
Sound Engineer
The song's sound engineer, Gary Langan, helped create the vocal effects, layering the band members' voices to make it seem like a much larger choir.
Live Performance
Despite its popularity, "Leave It" has rarely been performed live by Yes over the years.
Additional Recognition
The song also garnered additional recognition when it was used in the end credits of the 2003 movie "School of Rock".
Billy Sherwood
This song also marks the first time Billy Sherwood worked with Yes, contributing background vocals. He would later become a full member of the band.

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