And You and I
Yes
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A man conceived a moment's answers to the dream Staying the flowers daily, sensing all the themes As a foundation left to create the spiral aim A movement regained and regarded both the same All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you Changed only for a sight of sound, the space agreed Between the picture of time behind the face of need Coming quickly to terms of all expression laid Emotion revealed as the ocean maid All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you Oh Turn round tailor Coins and Assaulting all the mornings of the Crosses Interest shown Never know Presenting one another to the cord Their fruitless worth All left dying, rediscovered Cords are broken Of the door that turned round Locked inside To close the cover The mother earth All the interest shown They won't To turn one another, to the sign Hide, hold, they won't At the time Tell you, watching the world To float your climb Watching all of the world Watching us go by And you and I climb over the sea to the valley And you and I reached out for reasons to call Coming quickly to terms of all expression laid Emotion revealed as the ocean maid As a movement regained and regarded both the same All complete in the side of seeds of life with you Sad preacher nailed upon the coloured door of time Insane teacher be there reminded of the rhyme There'll be no mutant enemy we shall certify Political ends, as sad remains, will die Reach out as forward tastes begin to enter you Ooh, ooh I listened hard but could not see Life tempo change out and inside me The preacher trained in all to lose his name The teacher travels, asking to be shown the same In the end, we'll agree, we'll accept, we'll immortalize That the truth of the man maturing in his eyes All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you Coming quickly to terms of all expression laid As a moment regained and regarded both the same Emotion revealed as the ocean maid A clearer future, morning, evening, nights with you And you and I climb, crossing the shapes of the morning And you and I reach over the sun for the river And you and I climb, clearer, towards the movement And you and I called over valleys of endless seas
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Written by: CHRIS SQUIRE, JON ANDERSON, STEVE JAMES HOWE, TONY KAYE, WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD
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26 facts about this song
Music Composition"And You and I" is widely recognized for its distinctive musical structure. It is divided into four movements - Cord of Life, Eclipse, The Preacher the Teacher, and Apocalypse.
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Album SuccessThis song is a part of the album "Close to the Edge," which reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
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Prog Rock Emblem"And You and I" is considered an emblematic song of the progressive rock genre, combining elements of classical musical, rock, and jazz.
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Released DateThe song was first released on 13th September 1972, on Atlantic Records, viewed as one of the high points of 1970s progressive rock.
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Song LengthThe original album version of "And You and I", is nearly 11 minutes long - reflecting the band's commitment to pushing boundaries in song structure and length.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics of the song, written by Jon Anderson and Steve Howe, are known for their abstract and symbolic nature, as is typical for many Yes songs.
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Live PerformancesDespite its length, "And You and I" is frequently performed live by the band, and it appears on several of their concert albums.
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Band Line UpThe "And You and I" was performed by the classic Yes line-up: Jon Anderson on vocals, Steve Howe on guitar, Chris Squire on bass, Rick Wakeman on keys, and Bill Bruford on drums.
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Single SuccessA shorter version of "And You and I" was released as a single and reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972.
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Re-releasesThe song was digitally remastered and re-released both in 2003 and 2013, as part of the revisions of the entire Yes catalog.
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Music VideoA promotional video was made for the song which mixed footage of the band playing live with various surreal animated scenes.
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Cover Versions"And You and I" has been covered by multiple artists, including Dream Theater and Oliver Wakeman, showing its influence and endurance in the rock music community.
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Grammy NominationIn the wake of the song's success, the album "Close to the Edge" was nominated for the Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1973.
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Song Origin"And You and I" is a progressive rock song by the British band "Yes". It was first released in their album "Close to the Edge" in 1972.
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Song LengthKnown for its complex musical arrangement and length, the track runs approximately 10 minutes and 8 seconds long.
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Band Line-upThe song features a strong line-up of the band members, including Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Chris Squire (bass), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), and Bill Bruford (drums).
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Song StructureThis track is divided into four movements: "Cord of Life," "Eclipse," "The Preacher the Teacher," and "The Apocalypse".
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Key Themes"And You and I" explores deep philosophical and spiritual themes that are common in Yes's songwriting.
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Cover ArtThe song's album, "Close to the Edge," featured an iconic green landscape cover art designed by visual artist Roger Dean.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its lengthy runtime, critics have widely acclaimed the song as an exemplar of progressive rock, praising the band's musicianship and creativity.
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Reissues"And You and I" has been reissued numerous times both on compilations and as a live recording, showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
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Live PerformanceThe song is a mainstay in Yes's live performances, with most renditions lasting even longer than the original studio version. Even after decades, the band still includes it as part of their live set list.
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ImpactFrom its philosophical lyrics to intricate musical arrangements, "And You and I" has left a significant impact on progressive rock scene and influenced countless bands in the genre.
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LegacyDue to its iconic status, the song has been covered by various artists including Dream Theater and Transatlantic. Its original mixing and nuanced performances have also been studied in many music schools.
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Music videoDespite being released before the era of MTV, "And You and I" has an official music video that is available on the band's official YouTube channel. It features a live performance of the band from 2003.
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