Yes men Howe & Squire from the BBC tv programme The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975 featuring music vids from their albums Beginnings & Fish Out Of Water. Interviews in part 2, presented by Bob Harris.
I met Chris Squire in a Waitrose supermarket in Richmond [London] a couple of years before he died. I heard his voice at the Deli and said to my wife "That is Chris Squire and I am going to shake his hand. He had a grip like a mangle. He was staying with friends in Twickenham he told me but was living in Phoenix. He was so tall - a giant of a man - and I am 6ft 4. He was gracious and totally friendly - one the best bass players ever and one of my favourite musicians. Thank you Mr Squire. You are much missed.
On a midsonic level Squire complements Jon perfectly, on his own he was unique to say the least, an unchallenged bassist even more so... God I miss he and his ilk....
His vocal harmonies were extraordinary. He was so quick to add a 9th or 11th to a sequence.his voice was different from Jon's but so perfectly placed and beautiful. When you hear a Chris Squire song where he did all the vocals it is so good .His pitching was perfect with some unexpected high notes. He was a genius. A once in a lifetime musician.
For real!! I play Bass and could never sing like that while playing. It blows my mind how he can sing those high harmonies while playing lines that are completely different from the vocal parts.
I love Bruford's story from his autobiography about getting a phone call from Squire in Amsterdam after the rest of the band, late as usual and being driven by a sleepy Jon Anderson, went off the road and were delayed giving the police a report of the accident. Bruford writes that Squire said in response to Bruford's asking when they would be there (since the show was starting soon), "if you pop down the club now, you could give Micky a hand setting the gear up and soundchecking ...This was the only man I was ever going to know who could impose upon me, give me a near heart-attack, force me to change my own plans, and then get me to set up his bass, all in the same sentence."
One of the nicer guys I had the pleasure of meeting, meet/greet etc. He was on the same flight as me and a friend after one of their shows in Reno,Nevada. Was stunned to see him, Alan White, Geoff Downes and Jon Davison walking up to us to catch that flight. His wife was adorable too, took the time to pose with us for pics, talked to us about his Rickenbacker etc. Just a real nice guy and asked us if we liked the show last night etc. Get on the plane, good lord he is sitting right next to me. I asked him where Steve Howe was, he puts his around me and says " Mike, Mr Howe does not fly commercial airlines anymore like the rest of us"...with a big smile on his face. One cool dude that we all can relate to. Miss that guy. If you want to see pics, post up your e-mail address and I will send to you.
Kevin Wilson apparently I did, but had no idea til right now. How did I got from then to now, with music always there somewhere, and yet I missed loads of stuff from the bands I dug in the day, their early history and backstories, development, off shoots, sidebars, collaborations... AND a lot of their music!! Catching up now, or trying to. It's crazy overwhelming, sad, shocking, just...no words. Here I go again, shoulda known though, my current obsessive drilling back into Tull keeps churning up Yes, so kinda felt that was coming. Any insight you can share?
I have both Fish Out of Water and Beginnings, thanks to Amazon Imports, could not find locally anywhere. Fish has some of the funkiest sounding basswork I've ever heard in m LIFE!!! I found a guy that dwarfs even the great bassist, Geddy Lee! Chris Squire is AWESOME!!!
I played bass in bands for years but only heard of Chris Squire when Geddy Lee mentioned him as one of his top bass players. Quick search on YT brought me here and wow I'm blown away - where have I been? I've got the whole Yes back catalogue to get through now - good times.
Chris’ first solo album, Fish Out Of Water, is a classic, and one of my all time favorites! Do yourself a favor: if you’re a Chris Squire-and, 70s Yes fan-seek it out. It’s everything you would wish for in a solo album , from a member of the classic lineup. Truly one of the most beautiful, complex, and heartfelt, progressive/classical/melodic rock albums, ever. Somehow, it even has an almost Beatlesque feeling, at times, yet it’s a singular, unique statement. If Chris had never been in Yes, and this was his only album, he could’ve been very proud of his contribution. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jet Earlewood I believe that Mr.Bruford couldn't give a rat's ass about the Boston Bruins or,4 that matter, the sport across the pond ,"hockey ".No,I remember distinctly reading,that the reason he wore the logo,(had it on a pair of white coveralls and black,as well,was that;since his first and surname both began with "B",he "adopted " It as his OWN personal logo(he liked the design).As U know,it would appear all throughout the 70's; in King Crimson videos,in U.K(A.Holdsworth) ,solo(jazz fusion).He just dug the look,and why not ?Cheers mate!!
Scorchinscotty Well spoken,sir! I remember a good friend (musician had a 4001 Rick and was deeply in2 Yes,as we all were).He played "Fish Out Of Water"4 me,and I just sat amazed,and he kept it on all day.I just loved it and my favourite standout track,was "Lucky 7".The sound from the Rick,just growled and Bruford was impeccable.1 of the finest solo offerings from ANY musician.Cheers mate!✨🎼🙏🏼🎼✨💎😶
It is indeed a sad story, he was the greatest of all, and one HUGE underrated influence on all bass men globally, pure genius and a joy to hear! Condolences to all Chris' Family and highest Regards from New York!
Many folks didn't quite realize that Chris Squire was a heck of a singer during the Yes years - easy to forget that when there's Jon Anderson on the stage with him...
Chris was a keen singer..and always happy to do the harmonies..which is a serious skill set..especially when playing odd time signatures on the rythmn instrument..I think he sang in his school choir and liked it..i could probably tell because he open his mouth wide while singing;as they are taught to in formal choirs..
@@bluebow68 Exactly, He was a church chorister as a kid. You can tell from his ability to harmonize and the way he sings those open vowels. Squire will always be one of my favorite musicians of any era. We won't see his kind again.
I looked forward to Chris Squire's solo album as much as I looked forward to a new Yes album. He was my favorite to watch when seeing them live and my friends and I always got a kick seeing him leap in the air while playing and not miss a note. The Yes Album was always my favorite, probably because Squire wrote so much of it. He's credited on 4 of the 6 songs, including my favorite "Perpetual Change," and the incredibly catchy "Disillusion," middle section of "Starship Trooper." I'll never forget bringing a date back to my place and she had me play that section of music over and over. His writing contributions became less frequent on following albums but they were always musical highlights of them, like "Heart of the Sunrise," and "Parallels. "
This LP... every song from start to finish is perfect, and I have a very hard time just playing one, unless it is just one side :) Still rocks me well, after all these years....
Forget, RIP. If Chris finds anything up there with strings on it you know he'll be playing it & making some more Heavenly R&R music. Heaven just welcomed the greatest Progressive R&R Bass guitarist, song writer, & performer that ever lived. Those that followed & truely loved his music witnessed & enjoyed something extraordinarily special & a level of talent & creativity that has not been matched by any other Band or musicians. I have to admit that i loved getting high at YES concerts, but need to be totally honest and also admit that I never used alcohol or drugs to get there. Chris Squire & YES never failed to take you on a trip to another World that lifted your spirit & soul to a higher plateau where the worries of the day slipped away & left you with an undescribable feeling of contentment. We'll all miss you very much Chris but you can be sure that because of all the great recorded work you left behind that you will never be forgotten & many of us will use that work to strive to half the Musician you were. God Bless You, Doug
Simply amazing...the late great Master in all of his glory. What a beautiful production, especially for such a long time ago. Those who've found points to complain on clearly missed the "big picture"! Music like this comes rarely, and we are fortunate to see it presented this way.
Not to forget Lee and Peart, Jones and Bonham, Baker and Bruce...............the list would go on. The rhythm sections are always important and don't always get remembered
I remember seeing Yes at the Beacon theater and seeing Chris, barefoot, on stage right in front of me launching into the solo in The Fish... So cool. RIP Chris.
What a bass player, pure magic in his hands. I admit that I collected all of the Yes solo albums back in the day, but dismissed them all as I could not cope with all of them not being together, (somewhat childish of me, but I was only fifteen), after listening to this, I will have to go up in the loft, brush them down, and get them on the turntable my daughter got me a few years back.
I've always ran across his articles and interviews as a young man. But it wasn't until recently that I came to appreciate Chris Squire's ground breaking technique and application of the bass guitar. Geniuses never really die. Big ups, Chris.
So sad to think that Chris is no longer among us . He alongside Yes , gave me a direction on music . Beside Robert Plant , Chris was the first guy that impacted me in rock music, with his colored clothes and aggressivity with a bass . I've been hearing Yes since 1975 , still a child .Curiously , last week I was hearing On The Silent Wings of Freedom and I thought how important was this band in my life . I am really , really sad .
I can relate, strongly. When I was in 7th grade, I used to walk to the Moorestown Mall & go to the Woolworth's store. They had all of Yes' albums on cassette back then. I'd memorize each album track, dissect it & learn Bill Bruford's drum parts on my drum set. Two weeks or so later, (assuming I had another $4.99 in my pocket) I'd walk the 3 or 4 miles each way again to Woolworth's and chronologically go through the Yes catalog, up to the Drama album, at that point. Yeah, man. I was addicted to Yes. Then I went into other things like Bruford, U.K., solo albums, King Crimson.....had to follow Bill's work. Musically, a great time in my life. 😎
Shocked and so saddened to hear of Chris's passing. My musical idol as a kid. There's going to be nothing left very soon, Rest peacefully Fish. Thoughts with your family and many friends. Such a a loss.
Giving credit where credit is due, Chris Squire really has a great harmonic sense about his bass playing and his contribution to the music of Yes is undeniable. Maybe mistakenly, when I think about bass players I typically don't associate them with such a large contribution to the music. But Yes was very much his band.
Donald "Duck" Dunn, Jack Bruce and now Chris. Not many innovators left who are still innovating at this late stage. Newer cats (Flea comes to mind) deserve a nod, too, though, please. Let's not declare music totally braindead just yet. Not quite yet.
Somebody said this elsewhere and i find it beautiful: "Most talk about his bass and his music but I'm gonna mention his outfits, Yes and especially Chris were never into any macho BS and strayed away from the testosterone of rock music, concentrating on the peace and love side of things, a refreshing change and something that we as Yes fans will always love."
Francis Broka He looks like a wizard. im no fashionesta but he looks so cool+it fits perfectly with the music. I GREW UP, IN THE 80S+90S, BUT THE 70S IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT.
yea, i don't usually care to notice other guys looks, but the 70s dudes were like wizards. loove the 70s. LOOOOOOVE THEM. MISS THOSE DAYS MAN Tom Margarites
You ever see YES in Concert with Chris Squire ,Jon Andersen and Rick Wakeman on board , and you have no fracking idea how magical a trip at a YES concert was and how they Rocked you . Steve Howe is one of the greatest Guitarists of somebody's List of Great Guitarists..... Wakeman was a Wizard on keyboards , all members were just top players ! Such BS Progressive Rock and Yanks not understanding British Bands...LOL Only people might not totally get them are straight & narrow folks . Anyone on a good Acid trip , was flying when they played Roundabout and All Good People , well I could go on but I'm a Yank and Country ur from Matters not to Rock&ROLL , what does is how high you may be ? Chris you were a great Bass Player R I P ! I hope the voting goes to nominate YES , MOODY BLUES and JETHRO TULL and others but especially YES and Joe Cocker .
Lucky Seven is one of my favourite tracks Chris ever did, such a genius. If you haven't had the chance give "Fish out of Water" a full listen. RIP Chris
I remember in 1975,I was 15. This album was one that I was waiting for it to be in the stores. The sounds and music gave me the feeling of floating in the air. It still does. It is music I still listen to. Thanks Chris. I like to see interviews of him on RU-vid. He was really funny if he wanted to be. Cheers
Welcome to the Midnight Q. Tonight we're going to enjoy the smooth country flavored craftsmanship from Steven Howe of Yes. Chris Squire is here with his 4001 to do some tunes from his latest Fish Out Of Water...and we also have a Zeppelin fan from America that likes to hide things from John Bonham and Peter Grant...we'll find out where. Giggety-giggety, giggety-goo. Stick around.
Hi Glenn, the bass that Chris is using is a Rickenbacker model made for import into the UK by Rose Morris. It is a RM1999 model. This specific model is the same as his main bass that we see him play. In the 60's this version of the bass was not available in the states until the 4001S reissue. many years later.
Sorry to say this 8 years later...But! What a great upload! Just when I though I've seen it all on YT, I love that Squire Album too...Fish out of Water... OH, man Bruford and Moraz too? And Kevin Spacey on flute at 9:13! ...:)
Yes, I noticed that. Bill is way off with his drumming not matching much of the song itself. If I was Squire and I saw this video, I'd of said, "What the fuck are you doing back there anyways?"
All of the members of Yes had six months off to do what they wanted to do. Chris wrote, composed, and recorded, one of the greatest albums of all time, in that short period of time. There was no time for rehearsing and playing live shows. This was a video. Yes, he is lip-synching-and, finger-synching. Even so, you’ve got a full band and orchestra, who are obviously playing. They are playing along to the playback of the recording. And that’s OK. This is still extremely cool!
I discovered this album in a second hand shop in 1978..Being a Yes/Squire fan..I've never got tired of it..Frikin' great musicianship and true art..And all credit to the Piscean Orchestra too!
For my money Moraz & Bruford together could make the best version of YES ever heard. Imagine if Bruford had been on "Relayer" or Moraz & Bruford on "Topographic"...
G Lee Unfortunately I don't think that the album would be much different if Patrick Moraz would have played on tales from Topographic Oceans The reason that Rick left Yes was because they kept him out of the loop and he felt that he didn't have any creative input. I would imagine that they would have treated Patrick Moraz just the same. I would have liked another album from Yes with Patrick Moraz on it. I think that Relayer is one of the finest albums from Yes. greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA and
Uh, I don’t think anybody kept Moraz out of the creative loop on Relayer. Try to imagine Wakeman on Gates of Delirium. Wakeman never rode chaos like that.
Lucky 7 from"Fish out of Water".Chris Squire solo is adventurous and really showcases his Top grade rhythm section with Bruford. The songs reflect Chris obvious love for the Beatles ,with the symphonic arrangements and even some of the ethos in lyrics.This is 1 solo album all time! 🔥✨🎼🙏🏼🎼✨🇨🇦
Not sure that anybody else rocked a Ricky like Chris. Fantastic to see him in his own production. All his skills are shown in this vid, so thanks for reminding us of the special talent that was, my hero, Chris Squire.x
I remember going into town the weekend after seeing this on OGWT and buying both Beginnings and Fish Out of Water - the latter being by far my favorite of the two. (And it reinforced that Steve Howe really should sing his own compositions!).
what great music! Chris' bass playing here and everywhere is just beautiful. Great musician, great loss. Thanks for posting, I will watch again and again. 😀😀
Same for example, as listening to JPJ from ZEP solo stuff: you can hear the influence, without which YES or ZEP styles would not have existed. And BTW: as this is a "lip synch" version: Bruford NEVER plays the same thing twice. Love this.
RIP Chris squire~Christopher "Chris" Russell Edward Squire was an English musician, songwriter and singer, best known as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the progressive rock band Yes. Wikipedia Born: March 4, 1948 (age 67), London, United Kingdom Died: June 28, 2015 Music groups: Yes (Since 1968), The Syn, XYZ, Cinema Spouse: Scotland Squire (m. 2003), Melissa Morgan (m. 1993-2004), Nikki Squire (m. 1972-1987)
Sebastian Seriously?Bill Bruford student under Neil Peart?Both drummer/percussionists ,are technical virtuosity personified ,and in some ways Bruford is the more accomplished by playing different styles (Yes,King Crimson, U.K.,Bruford jazz solo albums)Still,the whole notion is ridiculous ;"apples and oranges ".Give your head a shake,man!✨🎼🙏🏼🎼✨🇨🇦
RIP, Chris. Right up there with the likes of Paul, Jaco, Jack B., Jack C., John E., Victor and Marcus. So iconic, a shining template for Getty to follow too.
Man, listen to the sound of that Rickenbacker bass. I know there are thousands of different models and makes of electric basses out there, but the Rickenbacker 4001 is still the best over all, imo.
Hi Duff, Actually the bass Chris is using is a Rickenbacker model made for export into the UK by Rose Morris. It is a 60's model RM1999 . This specific model was not available in the US until the 4001S model was issued many years later. The 4001's of that time in the US had fret inlays and a bound body and neck.
Wow !! I'll have to dig out my album soon for a spin . I highly recommend some of the isolated bass songs of Yes available , the bass playing is masterful !!
Steven Zore have his solo albums great key boards, did u know he backed the moody blues after mike pinder left the band? Caught um in concert in Detroit wayyyy back when.
This video is so cool, watching Chris play a few songs from Fish out of Water live, but exactly like the album. RIP Chris, you are not forgotten and sorely missed.
Ensembles that have the bass player leading the band seem more enjoyable to listen to- the rhythmic aspects come across more prominently and regardless of whatever other playing is going on, rarely issues with the bass getting lost in the mix- thanks much for posting!
THE best solo Bass Players work of all time. This guy was a killer bassist and he could write and sing like a bird..! Before I ended up on disability and can't chance standing on a stage anymore....! ahhhh...! it Kills me... I had a band and we had "THIS" song as well as material from Yes, Gentle Giant, Genesis, UK, ELP, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, even Bill Bruford's "Hells Bells" some Frank Zappa and Focus....and a RuSh tune for fun ! A total one stop shop Prog Show of extraordinary talent and precision.. ! We are working out "Sound Chaser" for christs sake..! Squire got me back into music when I heard a CD of this solo album in 2003 again after many years....and I built a cover band of all cover bands only to run out of time..... The band was www.progchronicles.com I can still play all the second guitar parts and sing John Anderson and Geddy Lee as good as any of the tribute singers out there now. Chris Squire was one of the best there ever was and he is rock and roll royalty for sure.
It’s my favorite video! Chris’s vocal and bass playing is so unique and fantastic. Of course Bill and Patric, are very unique, too. They were playing with smiling each other, so I always feel happy watching this video.
God ! Please, let him sit beside you. He played so sweet, so strong, so cool, so beautiful. His music is a river of subtilities, his voice is a wave of mysteries. The sound of his bass guitar is a magical remedy. Chris, you Big Fish, you gave to me the greatests thrills 'cause of your music since 40 years. Thanx for all rejoices, you'll miss me, Chris.
Squire seemed like such a nice guy back then before he thought he was God. And Howe appears like a regular bloke, no hint of the arse he is Today. I forgot what a great album Beginnings is, that said Fish out of Water has never left my turntable.
Great stuff - I went and bought both Beginnings and Fish out of Water purely as a result of seeing them on OGWT - alas both vinyls now lost but I did rebuy FOOW on MP3 and still enjoy it to this day (omg was it really 37 years ago!)
This is the very first time I have heard this by Chris Squire. It literally grabbed me from the off. His voice reminded me a little, whilst listening, of Ozzy Osbourne. I admired Chris so much in Yes. What a fabulous track!
The beautiful and plentiful memories of Yes, in all their incarnations, keeps my soul aglow. Contemplate how fortunate we are to have lived in this era, where great bands like Yes and Rush and the entire pantheon of progressive rock proliferated. Let the love flow and maybe future generations will awaken to the vibe which existed in the 60s-80s prog rock. Peace and Love to all mankind.
He's nothing short of 'The absolute BEST'. THE guitar virtuoso at the top of the heap. Too many ' knocked out' solos that have the ability to take you Close to the Edge and back. In the early 70s he possessed more raw talent,power,and energy than any rock guitarist alive. This is on display on the 'Yessongs' live album. The 3 most riveting,powerful,and life changing solos (That you MUST hear) are in 'Perpetual Change','Yours is no disgrace',and of course 'Starship Trooper'. Steve Howe is Gods favorite Guitarist.