All Good People

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"I've Seen All Good People" is a song performed by the English progressive rock band Yes. Written by Yes members Jon Anderson and Chris Squire, it was first included on 1971's The Yes Album and has appeared on several later albums. As with many progressive rock songs, the track consists of multiple distinct movements spliced together to form a cohesive longer work. The first movement, titled "Your Move", was released as a single. It became a top 40 hit in the United States, which helped the group build momentum. Later, album-oriented rock stations would frequently play the entire nearly seven-minute track, including both "Your Move" and the second movement titled "All Good People"; this version remains a staple of classic rock stations to today. The tune uses chess as a lyrical metaphor for navigating interpersonal relationships, and contains several allusions to the music of John Lennon. It has received positive reviews from several critics and has been considered one of Yes's best-known songs, with AllMusic's Mike DeGagne stating that "the harmonies are resilient from start to finish" and that the track "still stands as one of their most appealing" works. Music critic Robert Christgau has also singled it out for praise. 


Year:
1986
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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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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: CHRIS SQUIRE, JON ANDERSON

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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."
Composition Classification
The 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."
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.
Inspirational Background
The 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."
Song Presentation
The 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.
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.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song, including singer Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs for their album "Under the Covers, Vol. 2."
Reinterpretation in Film
The song was reinterpreted for the 2013 biographical film "Jobs," about the life of Steve Jobs, where it was covered by a choir.
Lyrics Interpretation
The 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.
Cultural Impact
To 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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