Yes Are An English Progressive Rock Band Formed In London In 1968 By Lead Singer Jon Anderson Bassist Chris Squire Guitarist Peter Banks Keyboardist Tony Kaye And Drummer Bill Bruford. The Band Has Undergone Numerous Lineup Changes Throughout Their History During Which 20 Musicians Have Been Full-Time Members. Since February 2023 The Band Has Consisted Of Guitarist Steve Howe Keyboardist Geoff Downes Bassist Billy Sherwood Singer Jon Davison And Drummer Jay Schellen. Yes Have Explored Several Musical Styles Over The Years And Are Most Notably Regarded As Progressive Rock Pioneers. Read More On Last.Fm. User-Contributed Text Is Available Under The Creative Commons By-SA License Additional Terms May Apply.
"America" Written By Paul Simon And Originally Recorded By Simon & Garfunkel Was Covered By The Progressive Rock Band Yes In The 1970s. An Edited Version Of The Band's Cover Clocking In At Around Four Minutes Was Released As A Single While The Full Version Which Runs For Around Ten And A Half Minutes Has Been Released In Various Configurations Throughout The Years. It Is Available On Several Of The Band's Box Sets And Compilations As Well As Being A Bonus Track On The 2003 Release Of The Band's Album Fragile And The 2013 Release Of The Band's Album Close To The Edge. The Song Has Also Been Performed Live On Several Tours A Recording Of One Of Them Is Available On The Band's 1996 Release Keys To Ascension. While Not Identical Yes' Arrangement Of The Song Has Been Compared To That Of Earlier Progressive Rock Band 1-2-3's Which Is Available On A Compilation Of Their Recordings As Clouds Entitled Up Above Our Heads Clouds 1966-71 .