90125
Encyclopedia
Yes
- Jon AndersonJon AndersonJon Anderson is an English singer-songwriter and musician best known as the former lead vocalist in the progressive rock band Yes...
– lead vocals - Tony KayeTony Kaye (musician)Tony Kaye is a British musician.Kaye was the original keyboard player for the progressive rock group Yes from 1968 to 1971, and rejoined Yes from 1983 to 1995...
– keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Trevor RabinTrevor RabinTrevor Charles Rabin is a South African born musician, best known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British progressive rock band Yes from 1983–1994, and since then, as a film composer.- Early years :...
– guitars, additional keyboards, backing vocals - Chris SquireChris SquireChristopher Russell Edward "Chris" Squire , is an English musician, known as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the progressive rock group Yes. He is the only member of the group to appear on every album.-Before Yes:...
– bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Alan WhiteAlan White (Yes drummer)Alan White is an English rock drummer known for his work with the progressive rock band Yes. White was also a member of the Plastic Ono Band, playing live in 1969 at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, which was recorded and released three months later as Live Peace in Toronto 1969...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
, backing vocals
Studio personnel
- Stuart Bruce, Gary LanganGary LanganGary Langan is an audio engineer and record producer.-Biography:In 1983, Langan co-founded the ZTT Records label with Trevor Horn, Paul Morley and Jill Sinclair...
, Julian MendelsohnJulian MendelsohnJulian Mendelsohn is a British record producer, audio engineer and mixer. Records bearing his work have been featured on English top ten charts...
: engineers - Keith Finney: assistant engineer
- Trevor HornTrevor HornTrevor Charles Horn CBE is an English pop music record producer, songwriter, musician and singer. He was born in Houghton-le-Spring in north-east England....
: production, backing vocals - J.J. JeczalikJ.J. JeczalikJonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik [pronounced 'Yencharlik'], better known as J. J. Jeczalik, is a retired electronic musician, and co-founder of the former electronic music group, Art of Noise. Jeczalik also worked as a record producer and musician on a number of the Pet Shop Boys early recordings...
, Dave LawsonGreensladeGreenslade is an English progressive rock band. It was originally formed in the autumn of 1972 with the following line-up:* Dave Greenslade - keyboards...
: keyboard programming - Deepak Khazanchi: sitarSitarThe 'Tablaman' is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music, where it has been ubiquitous since the Middle Ages...
and tamburaTamburaThe tambura, tanpura, or tambora is a long-necked plucked lute . The body shape of the tambura somewhat resembles that of the sitar, but it has no frets – only the open strings are played to accompany other musicians...
on "It Can Happen" (uncredited) - Julian MendelsohnJulian MendelsohnJulian Mendelsohn is a British record producer, audio engineer and mixer. Records bearing his work have been featured on English top ten charts...
: EngineerAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including... - Graham Preskett: violin on "Leave It" (uncredited)
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Billboard 200 | 5 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | "Our Song" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 32 |
| "Owner of a Lonely Heart" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 3 | |
| Mainstream Rock Tracks | 1 | ||
| The Billboard Hot 100 | 1 | ||
| 1984 | "It Can Happen" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 51 |
| Mainstream Rock Tracks | 5 | ||
| "Leave It" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 24 | |
| Mainstream Rock Tracks | 3 | ||
| "Changes" | Mainstream Rock tracks | 6 | |
| "Owner of a Lonely Heart" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 69 | |
| "Hold On" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 43 | |
| 1985 | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 27 |
Reissues
- 1984 – Atco – CD
- 2004 – Rhino CD (Remastered with Bonus Tracks)
- 2009 – Audio Fidelity 24 Karat Gold CD (Remastered by Steve Hoffman)
1984 remix albums
In 1984, Yes was one of several artists on the Atlantic/ATCO Records label to release a remix maxi singleMaxi single
A maxi single or maxi-single is a music single release with more than the usual two tracks of an a-side song and a b-side song.-The first maxi singles:...
titled Twelve Inches on Tape
Twelve inches on tape
Twelve Inches on Tape was a series of maxi singles released in 1984 by ATCO/Warner Records. They were released in Germany for the UK market. Each cassette consisted of a single plus three previously unreleased tracks in either live or remixed format...
. Now a rarity, this Yes release consisted of two mixes of "Leave It" and two mixes of "Owner Of A Lonely Heart".
Source: ATCO 7-90156-4-A
Barcode #: 7567-90156-4
Other mixes
In 2003, Trevor RabinTrevor Rabin
Trevor Charles Rabin is a South African born musician, best known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British progressive rock band Yes from 1983–1994, and since then, as a film composer.- Early years :...
released a solo album entitled 90124
90124 (Trevor Rabin album)
90124 is an album by Trevor Rabin consisting of previously unreleased demos and session work prior and during to his time in the progressive rock supergroup Yes. The name 90124 references Yes' 90125 album.- Track listing :...
which consisted of previously unreleased demos from the 90125 album (hence the title) and other works from his time in Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
.
In 2005, a Max Graham
Max Graham
Max Graham is a Canadian DJ, composer and producer who manages to transcend genres while producing international hits in the dance music scene. He is most famous for his hits “Sun in the Winter” and “Nothing Else Matters”, His Cycles CD Series/Radio show as well as his remix of the classic song...
remix of "Owner of a Lonely Heart" reached #9 in the UK singles charts, bettering the original's #28 peak.
Sources
- 90125, CD booklet essay, Brian Ives, c.2004.
- "Top Pop Albums 1955–2001", Joel Whitburn, c.2002
- "Album Rock Tracks 1981–1995", Joel Whitburn c.1996