1980 Jon Anderson – Song Of Seven

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anderson-jon-1980Song 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).
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 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.

Tracks

1  For You For Me (Jon Anderson) 04:24
2  Some Are Born (Jon Anderson) 04:06
3  Don’t Forget (Nostalgia) (Jon Anderson) 03:02
4  Heart Of The Matter (Jon Anderson) 04:21
5  Hear It (Jon Anderson) 01:51
6  Everybody Loves You (Jon Anderson) 04:04
7  Take Your Time (Jon Anderson) 03:11
8  Days (Jon Anderson) 03:29
9  Song Of Seven (Jon Anderson) 11:16

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Musicians

1 For You For Me

BassJohn Giblin
DrumsMaurice Pert
GuitarIan Bairnson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
KeyboardsJon Anderson
PercussionMaurice Pert
VocalsJon Anderson


2 Some Are Born

BassIan Bairnson
DrumsMaurice Pert
GuitarIan Bairnson
Acoustic GuitarJon Anderson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
SaxDick Morrissey
VocalsJon Anderson
VocalsChris Rainbow


3 Don’t Forget (Nostalgia)

BassJohn Giblin
DrumsMaurice Pert
GuitarIan Bairnson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
SaxJohnny Dankworth
Background VocalsChris Rainbow
VocalsJon Anderson


4 Heart Of The Matter

BassJack Bruce
DrumsSimon Phillips
GuitarClem Clemson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
SaxDick Morrissey
Background VocalsChris Rainbow
VocalsJon Anderson


5 Hear It

BassMel
GuitarIan Bairnson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
KeyboardsDamian James Anderson
PercussionMaurice Pert
VocalsJon Anderson


6 Everybody Loves You

BassJohn Giblin
DrumsMaurice Pert
GuitarIan Bairnson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
Background VocalsChris Rainbow
VocalsJon Anderson

 

7 Take Your Time

BassJohn Giblin
GuitarIan Bairnson
KeyboardsJon Anderson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
PercussionMaurice Pert
VocalsJon Anderson


8 Days

BassJohn Giblin
GuitarIan Bairnson
KeyboardsJon Anderson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
HarpJon Anderson
ChoirChris Rainbow
VocalsJon Anderson


9 Song Of Seven

BassJohn Giblin
GuitarClem Clemson
KeyboardsRonnie Leahy
PercussionMaurice Pert
Background VocalsDeborah Leigh Anderson
VocalsJon Anderson
VocalsChris Rainbow

Liner Notes

Producer – Jon Anderson
Arranged By – Jon Anderson
Electronics – Brian Gaylor
Engineer – Mike Dunne

Art Direction, Design – Alwyn Clayden
Cover – Jon Anderson
Illustration – Ian Nicholson
Photography By – Jennifer Anderson

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