Topic: Riff-In-A-Jiff
First tab entry of the New Year. 
Let's start 2009 with a riff/Intro."Roundabout" is -- along with "I've Seen All Good People" -- one of the best-known songs by progressive rock group Yes. It's the opening track on Fragile (1971), the band's fourth album, a disc that went double platinum. For release as a single, the lengthy track was edited down from its full 8:29 to 3:27. It was released in 1972, with "Long Distance Runaround" as the B-side, and climbed to #13 on the US Hot 100.
The harmonics-laden acoustic guitar Intro has become something of a signature piece for guitarist Steve Howe. During this part of the band's history, Yes enjoyed considerable success, both popular and critical. They became a major concert draw, being noted for the high quality of their live show, in both sound and lighting technology, and of course, in the music itself.
YES - "Roundabout" (J. Anderson/S. Howe)
https://www.angelfire.com/planet/zerofret/annesblog/varriffs.txt
Audio (album version):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z9He-TPnro
Posted by planet/zerofret
at 1:25 AM EST
Updated: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:26 AM EST
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Updated: Monday, January 5, 2009 1:26 AM EST
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