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"Big Generator" is a song by Yes that appears on their 1987 album, Big Generator. The song was remixed for a radio promotional single [1] exclusively in the U.S. It appeared on every show on the Big Generator tour, but has not been performed live since.[2]

"Big Generator"
Song by Yes
from the album Big Generator
Released	28 September 1987
Recorded	1985-1987 (exact date and location unknown)
Length	4:33 (Big Generator version) 3:41 (The Ultimate Yes version)
Label	Atco Records
Composer(s)	Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Alan White
Lyricist(s)	Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin
Producer(s)	Yes, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin, Paul De Villiers

Meaning

The song, according to Jon Anderson, is about how we are all a part of the Earth, its eyes, its ears, its voice.[3]

Personnel

• Jon Anderson – vocals
• Chris Squire – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Trevor Rabin – guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
• Tony Kaye – keyboards
• Alan White – drums, percussion

Notes and references

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