Song of Seven is the second solo album by Yes lead singer Jon Anderson, released in 1980.[5] It was his first to use an actual band (the New Life Band).
Song of Seven was released during Anderson's first hiatus from Yes and supported by his first solo tour. Anderson has said the album's backing tracks took three weeks to record, with further overdubs another two or three weeks.[nb 1]
"Some Are Born", "Days", "Everybody Loves You" and "Hear It" were originally written and demoed during the Tormato sessions. The "Some Are Born" and "Days" demo versions from these sessions were included as bonus tracks on the 2004 CD reissue of Tormato, however, the arrangements recorded on Song of Seven draw more on Celtic and R&B influences.
Track listingedit
All songs written by Jon Anderson unless indicated.
Side Oneedit
"For You for Me" – 4:21
"Some Are Born" – 4:03
"Don't Forget (Nostalgia)" – 2:59
"Heart of the Matter" (Anderson, Ronnie Leahy) – 4:18
"Hear It" – 1:48
Side Twoedit
"Everybody Loves You" – 4:06
"Take Your Time" – 3:07
"Days" – 3:28
"Song of Seven" – 11:16
Personneledit
Jon Anderson - lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2), keyboards (1,7,8), harp (9)
^"Jon Anderson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
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