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This was the followup to their #1 smash, "Owner of a Lonely Heart." 90125 was a different sound for Yes, as they moved away from Prog Rock and toward Pop.

18 different videos (directed by Godley and Creme) were presented to MTV as part of a contest. When the deadline for the entries passed, MTV showed "Version #19."

Promo copies of the 45 contained a version with the group singing acapella. (thanks, Brad Wind - Miami, FL, for above 3)

Comments:

I really liked this song when I received my copy of 90125 in junior high, and I even sought out (and found!) the E.P. (yes, vinyl) that included the acapella version. However, the real prize on the album I never heard on the radio "City of Love." Killer work, and Rabin's bass work is excellent.
- oldpink, New Castle, IN

Oops! I mention Squire, NOT Rabin. Sorry.
- oldpink, New Castle, IN

Further to my last: this song has now grown on me, as has the rest of the album.
- Michael, Oxford, -

Although I note that, having said I like this song, I have single-handedly made a big difference to the song profile!
- Michael, Oxford, -

The other vocals are from Trevor Rabin.Check out the solo album titled: "Can't Look away". You will see that he is singularly responsible for the second generation yes sound. Lately he's done many movie soundtracks. Including all of the music for "Gone in Sixty Seconds".
- Mitch, Athens AL, AL

Is this the most overrated song in Yes's discography? Very probably. I'm 16 and "90125" was the first Yes album I got (not a good choice really). And this is easily the album's weakest moment, although I quite like the acapella intro.
- Michael, Oxford

This is by far my favorite Yes song. I'm not really into prog rock...
- Madison, Norway, ME

Trevor Horn did much contributing to this album- so it wouldn't surprise me that he did vocals to this song. I do like how this song succeeded "Cinema", which opened up 'Side 2' of '90125'. Trevor Rabin definitely was a big factor in making this album a success that it was- both for his song writing and vocals- especially with the song "Changes". His guitar work couldn't hold a candle against Steve Howe, but he did added a breath of fresh air to YES in the 1980's and early 90's. The album 'Talk' had really shown his talent- especially with the song "Endless Dream". But I also thought that he fared well with "Love Will Find a Way" and "Shoot High, Aim Low" from the 'Big Generator'- even though I was disappointed with that album overall.
- Randy, Colerain Twp., OH

On April Fools Day of that year, MTV played this song with about 10 different video versions back-to-back, all while the band was standing side-by-side singing. Some of the video shots that were aired on that day included the group standing with their backs to the camera; one was with only 4 of the 5 bandmembers singing; one was with only the '5th' bandmember singing; one was with the group standing 'upside down'; and another one was of the empty studio without the members present.
- Randy, Colerain Twp., OH

I Thought the lyrics were:" One down one to go, and to another town, one more show...."
- Max, Sydney, Australia

Its Trevor Rabin who came in for Steve Howe after he left
- Patrick, Des Moines, IA

The beginning of this song is good. But when i listened to it for the first time, after the do do's, WHO SINGS THE VOCALS?? its dosen't sound like jon anderson at all.....
- Max, Sydney, Australia

One of the songs that definately makes 90125 a great album. However, Changes is much better.
- Michael, Houston, TX

I'm surprised this entry fails to mention that while producing the recording sessions for this album, Trevor Horn and his engineers messed around with the samplers and drum machines in the studio, and the result was the seminal electronic group The Art of Noise.
- Elson, Los Angeles, CA

Not my fave by them..but they can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned.
- Julie, Marquette, MI

What can I say but this is one of the greatest albums ever!! 90125 has been with me since I was around fourteen. A friend of mine had a taped copy of it that I listened to over and over again till I could sing every song by heart. I wish it was longer, but there is not one bad tune. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" was the biggie, but you had "Leave It" and "Hold On" got radio play in late 1984 for anyone who remembers. The songs sound just as good twenty plus years later as they did originally. Many would say they departed from their 70's roots, but I for one feel this is their best work and only wish that combination could have recorded more in that way. "Yes" just knows how to put out a perfect piece of musical history.
- Dee, Indianapolis, IN

Although it is uncredited, Trevor Horn probably sings some of the vocals on this track. The "Hello hello heaven" sounds like his voice.
- Kent Lyle, Palo Alto, CA

The only known Yes song with a drum machine. Probably they were influenced by the same trends as their former progressive rivals, Genesis.
- Kent Lyle, Palo Alto, CA