Chris Squire – Yes Music Podcast

Steve Nardelli talks about Chris Squire, Peter Banks, The Syn and Syndestructible – 362

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In our somewhat delayed episode, Mark and I speak to The Syn front man, Steve Nardelli this week. It was an amazing conversation which delved deeply into all parts of The Syn’s story including a residency at The Marquee Club, supporting Jimi Hendrix, inventing the Rock Opera, trying to get Chris Squire to turn up to gigs on time and the influence of Peter Banks amongst many other topics.

Also this week, I announce the dramatic changes to the Yes Music Podcast which are planned for 2019. You can’t afford to miss this information. Next year is going to be very special.

What were Chris Squire and Peter Banks like to work with?
Which Welsh icon was kind to the band?
Why couldn’t The Syn get out of their dressing room on the night Jimi Hendrix came to town?

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Episode 6 of Geoff Bailie’s brand new Yes show! https://progreport.com/radio/
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Billy Sherwood’s A Life in Yes Chris Squire Tribute Album – 360

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This week we listen to Billy Sherwood’s excellent Chris Squire Tribute album, A life in Yes. We also discuss what Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman could have brought to that album if things had been very different – which is a topic suggested by Steven Shinder and not Daniel Krohn as I say later on in the episode – sorry Steven.

Who is on this collection?
How do the versions sound?
Is it a fitting tribute to Chris Squire?

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Musicology analysis of the cover songs made by Yes, specifically Every Little Thing – spotted by José David.

Episode 5 of Geoff Bailie’s brand new Yes show! https://progreport.com/radio/
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Our Favourite songs from Time and A Word – 358

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While we wait for the German version re-issue of Time and a Word on Record Store Day Black Friday, we decided to listen again to the original record and choose our favourite songs. We also muse on the recent trend of private pressings in our 2 pence segment.

What 3 singles did we choose?
What can we tell about Jon Anderson’s solo work?
Are there any clues to 1000 Hands?

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Episode 5 of Geoff Bailie’s brand new Yes show! https://progreport.com/radio/
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Half Term Replay – 357

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As it’s half term for me and my family this week, I dipped into the archives and found the episode I released almost exactly 5 years ago. It was recorded in my car as I travelled to Nottingham for work. It tells the story of finding a Leave It 12 inch single in a charity shop and includes my thoughts on the item. It’s a bit of a blast from the past!

Where did I come across this item?
Is it any good?
What was the point of 12 inch singles?

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Episode 5 of Geoff Bailie’s brand new Yes show! https://progreport.com/radio/
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The last time Anderson, Howe, White, Squire and Wakeman played together – 351

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This week Mark and I have been considering Songs From Tsongas in order to re-live the last time Howe, White, Anderson and Wakeman were together on stage along with the late great Chris Squire. With the recent ARW and Yes live offerings perhaps only offering us part of the story, does Songs from Tsongas now seem like the full picture?