Saving My Heart cover

Saving My Heart

Yes · 1991

19 min · 3 tracks · progressive rock

A blend of melodic rock and intricate arrangements that showcase Yes's signature progressive sound while exploring emotional themes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Saving My Heart (album version) — This title track embodies the album's emotional core, with its poignant lyrics and catchy melody highlighting Yes's ability to blend introspective themes with accessible rock.
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    Lift Me Up (edit) — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting message, this track demonstrates the band's capacity for creating radio-friendly hits while maintaining their progressive roots.
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    America — This extended cover showcases Yes's penchant for reinterpretation, transforming Simon & Garfunkel's classic into a sprawling progressive arrangement that highlights their musical virtuosity.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Represents a transitional phase with emotional themes, not widely recognized.
Themes
transitional nostalgia· musical reinterpretation
Career context
By the time 'Saving My Heart' was released in 1991, Yes was navigating a transitional phase marked by lineup changes. This album came after their previous record, 'Union,' which had reassembled members from different eras of the band, causing both excitement and uncertainty about their musical direction.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Saving My Heart (album version) 4:39
  • 2 Lift Me Up (edit) 3:59
  • 3 America 10:30

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