Jon Anderson: Song of Seven (1980)

Song of Seven is Jon Anderson‘s second solo album and his first after leaving Yes in early 1980.
Release Information
Release date: November 1980
Label: Atlantic
Produced by Jon Anderson
Source: Liner notes. Jon Anderson. Song of Seven. Esoteric Recordings. 2020.
Tracklist
- “For You for Me” (Jon Anderson)
- “Some Are Born” (Anderson)
- “Don’t Forget (Nostalgia)” (Anderson)
- “Heart of the Matter” (Jon Anderson, Ronnie Leahy)
- “Hear It” (Anderson)
- “Everybody Loves You” (Anderson)
- “Take Your Time” (Anderson)
- “Days” (Anderson)
- “Song of Seven” (Anderson)
Source: Liner notes. Jon Anderson. Song of Seven. Esoteric Recordings. 2020.
Personnel
Jon Anderson: Lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2), keyboards (1, 7, 8), harp (8)
Ronnie Leahy: keyboards (1-9)
Damian Anderson: keyboards (5)
Ian Bairnson: guitar (1-3, 5-8), bass (2), backing vocals (2)
Clem Clempson: guitar (4, 9)
John Giblin: Bass (1, 3, 6-9)
Jack Bruce: bass (4)
Mel: bass (5)
Morris Pert: drums, percussion (1-3, 5-7, 9)
Simon Phillips: drums (4)
Dick Morrissey: saxophone (2, 4)
Johnny Dankworth: alto saxophone (3)
Chris Rainbow: backing vocals (2-4, 6, 8, 9)
Deborah Anderson: harmony vocals (9)
Delmé String Quartet; arranged by David Ogden (9)
Source: Liner notes. Jon Anderson. Song of Seven. Esoteric Recordings. 2020.
Studio
Jon Anderson’s home studio, London
Source: Liner notes. Jon Anderson. Song of Seven. Esoteric Recordings. 2020.
Videos
“Some Are Born” (Live on German [?] television, 1980)
“Hear It” (Live on German [?] television, 1980)
“Take Your Time” (Live on German [?] television, 1980)
“Song of Seven” (Live on German [?] television, 1980)