"Changes" is a song by English band

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, from their 1983 album, ''

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''. It reached number 6 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart in 1984.

History

The basic musical and lyrical structure of "Changes" was written by Yes guitarist

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, prior to his joining the band. Once Rabin joined the band, additional music and lyrics were contributed by singer

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and drummer Alan White for the version that would appear on ''90125''. White contributed the shifting minimalistic rhythmic figures and melodies used for the introduction, while Anderson adapted lyrics and parts of the melody (including the chorus and the addition of the "one word from you, one word from me" section of the bridge).

Alternate versions

Several live version of "Changes" have been released by the band: the '' 9012Live'' concert video, its companion album '' 9012Live: The Solos'', and the 1991 box set ''

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'' each include a live version of the song. In 2003, Trevor Rabin released a pair of albums, each of which featured a different version of "Changes": '' Live in LA'' features a 1989 live performance of the song, and ''

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'' features an early demo of the song before Anderson and White's contributions were added.

Live performances

"Changes" was first played live on the tour supporting ''90125'' and also played on the ''

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'', ''

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'' tours. After Rabin's departure from the band, the song was permanently dropped from their setlist. It would not be played live again until 2016 when Rabin joined vocalist Jon Anderson and keyboardist

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in forming

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References

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