Changes is a song by the progressive rock band Yes, from their 1983 album, 90125. It reached number 6 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart in 1984. The basic musical and lyrical structure of Changes was written by Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin, prior to his joining the band.[2] Once Rabin joined the band, additional music and lyrics were contributed by singer Jon Anderson and drummer Alan White for the version that would appear on 90125. All three are credited as writers on the album. Yes are an English rock band who achieved success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. They are distinguished by their use of mystical and cosmic lyrics, live stage sets and lengthy compositions, often with complex instrumental and vocal arrangements. The bands current line-up since February 2012 consists of singer Jon Davison, guitarist Steve Howe, bass guitarist Chris Squire, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and drummer Alan White. Squire formed Yes in 1968 with singer Jon Anderson. Squire and guitarist Peter Banks had played together in The Syn and then Mabel Greers Toyshop. Anderson and later drummer Bill Bruford joined a line-up of Mabel Greers Toyshop, which evolved into Yes. Keyboardist Tony Kaye completed the first Yes line-up. Their early sets were a mix of original material and cover versions.
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