Song of Seven
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).
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| Released | November 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 (backing tracks recording: three weeks; overdubs: two or three weeks)[nb 1] | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 39:06 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Jon Anderson | |||
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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 "Some Are Born" and "Days" 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.
Side One
- "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
Side Two
- "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)
- Damian Anderson - keyboards (5)
- 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)
- Chris Rainbow - backing vocals (2-4, 6,8,9)
- Deborah Anderson - harmony vocals (9)
- Delmé String Quartet; arranged by David Ogden (9)
- Technical
- Mike Dunne - engineer
- Brian Gaylor - electronic
- Jon Anderson - cover
- Alwyn Clayden - art direction, design
- Ian Nicholson - illustrations
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1981 | Billboard Pop Albums | 143 |
| 1981 | UK Albums Chart | 38 |
Notes
- As Jon Anderson stated in December 1980 during the Trent FM radio show "The Rock Show" with Jeff Cooper.
References
- Ruhlmann, William (2011). "Song of Seven - Jon Anderson | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
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