Ranking of Popular Songs by YES [2025]

Open Your EyesYES22rank/position

YES – OPEN YOUR EYES

This is the title track from the 1997 album Open Your Eyes.

On this song, Steve Porcaro of TOTO appears as a guest, stepping in for departing keyboardist Rick Wakeman.

As a huge Yes fan, Steve delivers a performance brimming with his love for the band, making it a track you can truly enjoy.

Rhythm of LoveYES23rank/position

Yes – Rhythm Of Love (Official Music Video)

A track from YES’s second album after their comeback (the 12th overall), Big Generator, which was released in September 1987.

The album was produced following the success of its predecessor, 90125, but the process was fraught with difficulties, including the departure of Trevor Horn—who had also produced the previous album—partway through.

The producer role was instead handled by guitarist Trevor Rabin.

In terms of sound and direction, I think it further refines the pop, modern, and concise pop-song approach established on 90125, achieving a higher level of polish.

However, due to the troubled production, the release was pushed back by nearly a year from the original plan, and perhaps because of that, it didn’t match the sales of its predecessor.

Even so, listening again now, the sound design fully showcases Trevor Rabin’s technical and versatile guitar work and skillful harmonies, and I have no doubt it’s a timeless classic!

RitualYES24rank/position

The Ritual Nous Somme Du Soleil in HD by Yes

The track Ritual (Japanese title: Gishiki) closes out the sixth studio album, Tales from Topographic Oceans, released in 1973.

As its name suggests, it’s distinguished by an oriental, mystical sound driven by the timbre of the electric sitar and lyrics imbued with religious and philosophical overtones.

Crafted under a grand concept, this over-20-minute epic is packed with quintessential prog elements.

It’s a piece that lets you forget the real world and immerse yourself in a completely different worldview.

Saving My HeartYES25rank/position

Yes: “Saving My Heart”

A track from the 1991 release “Kesshō” (Crystal).

Many people probably love its pleasant, laid-back medium tempo.

Their beautiful harmonies are quintessentially the “Yes” sound.

It’s a number that just feels great to listen to.

Be sure to pay close attention to the chorus, too!

SurvivalYES26rank/position

YES – Survival

This is the closing track from Yes’s 1969 debut album, “Yes.” Although the sound is still somewhat rough around the edges, you can already hear their distinctive harmonies coming together at this point.

It’s a gentle song with a folk-like atmosphere.

Tempus FugitYES27rank/position

Yes – Tempus Fugit (Official Music Video)

After leaving once in 1974, keyboardist Rick Wakeman rejoined YES in 1976, but in 1979 he left the band again along with vocalist Jon Anderson.

Having lost their core of vocals and keyboards, YES attempted to weather the crisis with a bold move: they essentially brought in the entire electropop duo The Buggles, who were under the same management (The Buggles are known for their hit “Video Killed the Radio Star”).

On “Tempus Fugit,” included on the 1980 album Drama released under this new lineup, they deliver a high-energy sound that rivals their earlier work.

The Gates of DeliriumYES28rank/position

The Gates of Delirium by Yes in 1080p HD HQ

Relayer, the seventh studio album released in 1974, was created around the theme of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace.

Opening the album is The Gates of Delirium.

Spanning over 21 minutes, its intense midsection represents battle, while the tranquil latter part expresses a prayer for peace.

It’s a fan favorite and, despite its length, is sometimes performed live.

Why not immerse yourself in the grand narrative crafted by YES?