Changes (Yes song)

"Changes"
Song by Yes from the album 90125
Released	14 November 1983
Recorded	1983
Genre	Rock, New Wave
Length	6:20
Label	Atco Records
Writer	Trevor Rabin, Jon Anderson, Alan White
Producer	Trevor Horn
90125 track listing
"It Can Happen" (3) "Changes" (4) "Cinema" (5)

"Changes" is a song by the progressive rock band Yes, from their 1983 album, 90125. It reached number 6 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart in 1984.^[1]

History

The basic musical and lyrical structure of "Changes" was written by Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin, prior to his joining the band.^[2] Once Rabin joined the band, additional music and lyrics were contributed by singer Jon Anderson and drummer Alan White for the version that would appear on 90125. All three are credited as writers on the album.^[3]

Alternate versions

Several live version of "Changes" have been released by the band: the 9012Live concert video, its companion album 9012Live: The Solos, and the 1991 box set Yesyears each include a live version of the song.

In 2003, Trevor Rabin released a pair of albums, each of which featured a different version of "Changes": Live in LA features a 1989 live performance of the song, and 90124 features an early demo of the song before Anderson and White's contributions were added.^[2]

References

1. ^ (1991) Album notes for Yesyears by Yes.
2. ^ ^{a b} (2003) Album notes for 90124 by Trevor Rabin.
3. ^ (1983) Album notes for 90125 by Yes.