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To: HangThemHigh; All
While not a "solo" per say, his guitar parts on the Yes cover of Simon & Garfunkle's "America" (be sure to listen to the longer album version, not the "single" version, which cuts out about 1 minute or 2 of Steve's guitar playing). His playing on that song is really something, and in fact when you listen to their version and S&G's version, just wow. They REALLY did something special with the song. It's NOT just a cover.

If you want to see a live version of their take on the song, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS2FUW7UkR0&feature=related

Steve Howe is remarkable on this song.

Mark

181 posted on 11/22/2008 11:26:39 AM PST by MarkL
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To: MarkL

Thanks for the link.

Yes’ version of America is my all time favorite song by any group, but I hadn’t seen that video. I have at least 4 different versions of America on my computer (and two more by Simon & Garfunkel). And I agree, I S&G’s version of the song was good, but the first time I heard the Yes version, I was totally blown away.


192 posted on 11/22/2008 5:28:08 PM PST by HangThemHigh (Entropy's not what it used to be.)
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