Song of Seven
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| Studio album by Jon Anderson | ||||
| Released | November 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Jon Anderson | |||
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Song of Seven is the second solo album by Yes lead singer Jon Anderson, released in 1980, and his first to utilize an actual band (the New Life Band).
Overview
Song of Seven was released during Anderson's first hiatus from Yes and supported by his first solo tour. "Some Are Born", "Days", "Everybody Loves You" and "Hear It" were originally written and demoed during the Tormato sessions. The demo versions from these sessions were included as bonus tracks on the 2004 CD reissue of Tormato, however, the arrangements recorded on Song of Seven draw more on Celtic and R&B influences.
Track listing
All songs written by Jon Anderson unless indicated.
- "For You for Me" – 4:21
- "Some Are Born" – 4:03
- "Don't Forget (Nostalgia)" – 2:59
- "Heart of the Matter" (Anderson, Ronnie Leahy) – 4:18
- "Hear It" – 1:48
- "Everybody Loves You" – 4:06
- "Take Your Time" – 3:07
- "Days" – 3:28
- "Song of Seven" – 11:16
Personnel
- Jon Anderson - lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2), keyboards (1,7,8), harp (8)
- Ronnie Leahy - keyboards (1-9)
- Ian Bairnson - guitar (1-3, 5-8), bass (2), backing vocals (2)
- Clem Clempson - guitar (4,9)
- John Giblin - fretless bass (1,3,6-9)
- Jack Bruce - bass (4)
- Mel - bass (5)
- Morris Pert - drums, percussion (1-3, 5-7, 9)
- Simon Phillips - drums (4)
- Dick Morrissey - saxophone (2,4)
- Johnny Dankworth - alto saxophone (3)
- Damian Anderson - keyboards (5)
- Chris Rainbow - backing vocals (2-4, 6,8,9)
- Deborah Anderson - harmony vocals (9)
- Delme String Quartet, arr. by David Ogden (9)
- Mike Dunne - engineer
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1981 | Billboard Pop Albums | 143 |
| 1981 | UK Albums Chart | 38 |
References
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