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Music Appreciation

George McGovern

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2. Great Song Figarosmom! Haven't listened to it since forever. Thank You!

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Tue May 27, 2025, 05:10 AM

May 27

"Jon Anderson, the songwriter, is a very spiritual person, and (therefore) strongly opposed to unjust war, like the one in Vietnam at the time of this song.
The song is against the war and encourages people to reach out spiritually, to be in touch with themselves and goodness/god."
Genius Annotation—Genius Lyrics

YesSongs #7: YES - Roundabout Live

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I've Seen All Good People - Yes [View all] Figarosmom May 27 OP

Amazing harmonizing Demovictory9 May 27 #1

Yes they were good A cappella Figarosmom May 27 #5

Great Song Figarosmom! Haven't listened to it since forever. Thank You! George McGovern May 27 #2

I almost did post Roundabout too Figarosmom May 27 #6

Here's The Version I Dug ProfessorGAC May 27 #3

Terrific version Professor! Thanks for including it! George McGovern May 27 #4