#18: Yes — “Roundabout” (1971)
An eight-minute progressive rock hit that somehow conquered pop radio despite rapid acoustic flourishes, organ solos, and complex time-signature shifts. Chris Squire’s clanging bassline and Steve Howe’s intricate classical guitar work provided a driving momentum that made the technical complexity accessible. The arrangement seamlessly blends virtuosic solos with an indelible, soaring vocal hook.
