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Wikipedia article"'Long Distance Runaround'" is a song by the progressive rock group Yes first recorded for their 1971 album, 'Fragile'. Written by lead singer Jon Anderson, the song was released as a B-side to "Roundabout", but became a surprise hit in its own right as a staple of album-oriented rock radio. On 'Fragile' it segues into "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)". Yes co-founder Jon Anderson wrote the lyrics to this song while allegedly remembering his encounters with religious hypocrisy and competition he experienced in attending church regularly as a youth in northern England. "Long time / waiting to feel the sound" was a sentiment toward wanting to see a real, compassionate, non-threatening example of godliness. Composition and recordingThe song shifts keys between A minor and B minor and is polymetric in the verses - the drums are playing in 5/8 time against the rest of the group playing in 4/4 time. Personnel*Jon Anderson lead and backing vocals *Steve Howe electric guitars *Chris Squire bass *Rick Wakeman RMI 300B Electra-Piano and Harpsichord, grand piano *Bill Bruford drums, percussion Cover versions* The Bad Plus (album: 'For All I Care'). * Red House Painters (albums: 'Songs for a Blue Guitar' and the vinyl version of 'Ocean Beach'). * The Joggers (album: 'Bridging The Distance'). References* Category:Yes (band) songs Category:1971 songs Category:Songs written by Jon Anderson Category:Song recordings produced by Eddy Offord Category:1972 singles | |
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