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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 recording



The 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



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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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