Song of Seven

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Song of Seven is the second solo album by Yes lead singer Jon Anderson, released in 1980, and his first to utilize an actual band (the New Life Band).

Overview

Song of Seven was released during Anderson's first hiatus from Yes and supported by his first solo tour. "Some Are Born", "Days", "Everybody Loves You" and "Hear It" were originally written and demoed during the Tormato sessions. The "Some Are Born" and "Days" demo versions from these sessions were included as bonus tracks on the 2004 CD reissue of Tormato, however, the arrangements recorded on Song of Seven draw more on Celtic and R&B influences.

Track listing

All songs written by Jon Anderson unless indicated.

1. "For You for Me" – 4:21
2. "Some Are Born" – 4:03
3. "Don't Forget (Nostalgia)" – 2:59
4. "Heart of the Matter" (Anderson, Ronnie Leahy) – 4:18
5. "Hear It" – 1:48
6. "Everybody Loves You" – 4:06
7. "Take Your Time" – 3:07
8. "Days" – 3:28
9. "Song of Seven" – 11:16

Personnel

• Jon Anderson - lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2), keyboards (1,7,8), harp (8)
• Ronnie Leahy - keyboards (1-9)
• Damian Anderson - keyboards (5)
• Ian Bairnson - guitar (1-3, 5-8), bass (2), backing vocals (2)
• Clem Clempson - guitar (4,9)
• John Giblin - fretless bass (1,3,6-9)
• Jack Bruce - bass (4)
• Mel - bass (5)
• Morris Pert - drums, percussion (1-3, 5-7, 9)
• Simon Phillips - drums (4)
• Dick Morrissey - saxophone (2,4)
• Johnny Dankworth - alto saxophone (3)
• Chris Rainbow - backing vocals (2-4, 6,8,9)
• Deborah Anderson - harmony vocals (9)
• Delmé String Quartet; arranged by David Ogden (9)

Technical

• Mike Dunne - engineer
• Brian Gaylor - electronics
• Jon Anderson - cover
• Alwyn Clayden - art direction, design
• Ian Nicholson - illustration

Charts

Year	Chart	Position
1981	Billboard Pop Albums	143
1981	UK Albums Chart	38