Forgotten Yesterdays
Concert |
 | Yes |
Date
| Thursday, June 21, 1979 (40 years, 6 months and 30 days ago) |
Location
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Of America |
Venue
| Spectrum Arena (19,000 capacity) |
Lineup
| Jon Anderson (Vocals) |
| Steve Howe (Guitars) |
| Chris Squire (Bass) |
| Rick Wakeman (Keyboards) |
| Alan White (Drums) |
Setlist
Videos |
YES (Live Philly 79) Siberian Khatru | YES Live 1979 "Perpetual Change" | YES Live 1979 "Starship Trooper" | Yes Live 1979 Philadelphia - "Awaken" | Yes live 1979 Philadelphia concert video | Yes Live Philadelphia 1979 -"Arriving UFO" |
Memorablilia | Total: 1 |
 Backstage Pass Pete W |
Reviews |
Saturday, February 23, 2013 10:46 AM
This concert was filmed for US TV but only a fraction was broadcast. There have been many DVDs of this concert but I have uploaded a link to the best one. Coincidentally bits of this concert were also filmed on 8mm by someone in the audience. I have also posted the link. So what we have is:
TV:
1. Close Encounters / Siberian Khatru
2. Circus Of Heaven
3. Drum Solo
4. Starship Trooper
5. Leaves Of Green
6. I've Seen All Good People
7. Roundabout
8mm:
1. Close Encounters / Siberian Khatru (cut)
2. Perpetual Change (cuts out in the last few seconds)
3. The Fish (cuts in a few seconds late)
3. Clap
4. Drum Solo
5. Starship Trooper
TV:
1. Close Encounters / Siberian Khatru
2. Circus Of Heaven
3. Drum Solo
4. Starship Trooper
5. Leaves Of Green
6. I've Seen All Good People
7. Roundabout
8mm:
1. Close Encounters / Siberian Khatru (cut)
2. Perpetual Change (cuts out in the last few seconds)
3. The Fish (cuts in a few seconds late)
3. Clap
4. Drum Solo
5. Starship Trooper
Barry:
What a great show! This was the first concert I ever saw. I was very pleased to find out, years later, that this show was made into a DVD. If you look closely you can see me...I am the one holding a lighter, ha ha. I have become a big Yesfan and have been lucky enough to catch every tour since. Can't wait for the latest incarnation of Yes to bring yesmusic to the world.
Robert:
Can't believe it was so long ago. I wish I could blink my eyes and be on my way to the show. Thanks for the great memories!
Mark B.:
This was not only my first Yes concert, but my very first concert as well. It changed my life. I was 14 years old and had no idea that a rock n' roll concert was like that.
Debbie:
This was my first concert ever. I had listened to Yes for years but this was my first time to see them live! I was in awe! Jon Anderson's voice was like an angel! I was overwhelmed, it was so incredible!
Bob Malthus:
I remember YES playing three consecutive nights in June '79 (June 20, 21, 22 - a WED, THUR and FRI). I checked the YES '79 TOUR Program and found that they were scheduled only for the 20th and 21st in Philadelphia, and the 22nd in W. Viginia. I then went to my old collection of Ticket stubs and found just 2- for the 21st and 22nd! I went with this conundrum to an old friend with a fantastic memory - he had the solution. Yes did play all three nights- June 20, 21, and 22 at the Spectrum. On the afternoon of the 21st they also played- Soccer. It was a Benefit game against the Philadelphia Fury (of which Wakeman was a co-owner) at Franklin field. One could gain admission to this event at a reduced charge if they had a Ticket stub to the prior night's concert. I attended this game and surrendered my ticket stub in exchange for the discount. That is why I now only have the stubs for the 21st and 22nd.
Think back....[playing Awaken] It was a circular stage, Wakeman had just finished his Solo piece. He starts off with the Piano... Anderson with the Harp... The Spider like lighting arms moving up and down during the quiet section....
Think back....[playing Awaken] It was a circular stage, Wakeman had just finished his Solo piece. He starts off with the Piano... Anderson with the Harp... The Spider like lighting arms moving up and down during the quiet section....
Announcements |
before 'Heart Of The Sunrise'
transcribed by: Pete Whipple
Jon Anderson:
[???] Thank you so much.
[???] Thank you so much.
before 'Circus Of Heaven'
transcribed by: Pete Whipple
Jon Anderson:
Here's a story in a song just up there in the darkness above the stage. Visualize imagination, realization, about the day the circus of heaven came into town.
Here's a story in a song just up there in the darkness above the stage. Visualize imagination, realization, about the day the circus of heaven came into town.
before 'Time And A Word'
transcribed by: Pete Whipple
Jon Anderson:
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
before 'And You And I'
transcribed by: Pete Whipple
Jon Anderson:
Mr. Alan White on drums here.
Mr. Alan White on drums here.
before 'Starship Trooper'
transcribed by: Pete Whipple
Jon Anderson:
Thank you so much. This next song is for a group of guys. We really showed some guys today how to play soccer. So we're going to dedicate this song to those guys because they, they need a little bit of cheering up. So this one is for the Philadelphia Furys. Thanks so much for coming out to play. The song is called 'Starship Trooper'.
Thank you so much. This next song is for a group of guys. We really showed some guys today how to play soccer. So we're going to dedicate this song to those guys because they, they need a little bit of cheering up. So this one is for the Philadelphia Furys. Thanks so much for coming out to play. The song is called 'Starship Trooper'.
before 'Leaves Of Green'
transcribed by: Pete Whipple
Jon Anderson:
Just say there's a lady who over the years has been my soul and inspiration and at midnight tonight it's her birthday so this song is for Jennifer. Happy Birthday. Sweet sixteen.
Just say there's a lady who over the years has been my soul and inspiration and at midnight tonight it's her birthday so this song is for Jennifer. Happy Birthday. Sweet sixteen.
before 'Roundabout'
transcribed by: Pete Whipple
Jon Anderson:
[???] We hope we can do many many more of these things in the '80's. Meanwhile the Philadelphia shuffle.
[???] We hope we can do many many more of these things in the '80's. Meanwhile the Philadelphia shuffle.
Fan Recordings |
| Audience 130 min (Audio) |
Official Releases | Total: 1 |
| Live In Philadelphia 1979 (1995 Video) Yes
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