South Side of the Sky

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"South Side of the Sky" is a progressive rock song by the English band Yes, featured on their 1971 album *Fragile* and noted for its dynamic shifts, complex arrangements, and evocative lyrics.

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instanceOf progressive rock song
song
album Fragile NERFINISHED
artist Yes NERFINISHED
composer Chris Squire NERFINISHED
Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
featuresMusician Bill Bruford NERFINISHED
Chris Squire NERFINISHED
Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
Rick Wakeman NERFINISHED
Steve Howe NERFINISHED
genre progressive rock
hasCriticalReception considered a deep cut in the Yes catalog
praised for its complex structure
praised for its powerful dynamics
hasLiveVersion performed on various Yes tours
hasMusicalFeature complex arrangements
dynamic shifts
evocative lyrics
heavy guitar riffs
piano interlude
vocal harmonies
hasNotableCover Glass Hammer NERFINISHED
Transatlantic NERFINISHED
hasTheme death
harshness of nature
spiritual journey
struggle for survival
includedInAlbumReleaseYear 1971
isOnStudioAlbumNumber fourth Yes studio album
language English
length approximately 8 minutes
lyricist Chris Squire NERFINISHED
Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
partOf Fragile NERFINISHED
performer Yes NERFINISHED
producer Eddy Offord NERFINISHED
Yes NERFINISHED
recordedBy Yes NERFINISHED
recordLabel Atlantic Records
releaseYear 1971
side Side B of Fragile NERFINISHED

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Fragile hasPart South Side of the Sky