: While a shortened 3-minute radio edit was the version that reached No. 13 on the US Billboard charts in 1972, the full remaster is the preferred version for audiophiles. 4. Cultural Impact
: The full album version clocks in at approximately 8 minutes and 30 seconds . Roundabout (2003 Remaster)
Written by Jon Anderson and Steve Howe, the lyrics were inspired by a scenic van ride from Aberdeen to Glasgow, during which the band encountered numerous roundabouts. : While a shortened 3-minute radio edit was
: Chris Squire’s bassline is widely considered legendary. Using a Rickenbacker 4001S , a pick, and low action, he achieved a punchy, "clanky" tone that cuts through the mix. Cultural Impact : The full album version clocks
"Roundabout" is the opening track of the 1971 album Fragile by the English progressive rock band Yes . The 2003 remaster, featured on the expanded edition of the album, remains one of the most definitive and high-fidelity versions of this progressive rock staple. 1. Composition & Technical Breakdown
: The lyrics reference "mountains coming out of the sky" and "driving through the sound" of the Scottish Highlands.