Song of Seven

Song of Seven is the second solo album from Yes singer Jon Anderson, and his first to utilize an actual band (the New Life Band). It was released during his 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, but the New Life Band sound more comfortable with Jon's Celtic & R&B influences. They also featured shorter running times, with only the title track running beyond radio-single length.

Track listing

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

All songs by Anderson unless indicated.

Personnel

• Jon Anderson - vocals, lyrics, acoustic guitar (2), keyboards (1,7,8), harp (8)
• Ronnie Leahy - keyboards (1-9)
• Ian Bairnson - guitar (1-3, 5-8), bass (2), back vocals (2)
• Clem Clempson - guitar (4,9)
• John Giblin - 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)
• Damian Anderson - keyboards (5)
• Christopher Rainbow - backing vocals (2-4, 6,8,9)
• Deborah Anderson - harmony vocals (9)
• Delme String Quartet, arr. by David Ogden (9)

• Mike Dunne - engineer

Charts

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