Saw him play piano in Collingswood NJ last night from about 15 feet. Was an out of body experience. Do wish he had played this one. I just hope my 13 yr old looks back 20 years from now and realizes that he was in the presence of a true musical virtuoso.
I have been listening to Cat Stevens and Rick Wakeman from Yes and his solo projects since the 1970s, but I never knew Wakeman played that piano part until recently. I am mind-blown.
I've been playing for 57 years. No formal training at all. Learned a lot from trying to emulate Mr. Wakeman. Was only fortunate enough to see him live twice with YES at the forum in LA. Once worth Donavan and once on the Union tour! He's one of my idols!
This man is an absolute genius, and all the rest of us are in awe of his beautiful talent! Thank you, Mister Wakeman, for enriching our lives! You make this world a better place, sir.
I was 7yrs old when i first heard Morning Has broken back in 72. My uncle had bought the 45" vinyl record and I played it until i wore it out. I always thought Cat Stevens had played the piano, but learned it was Rick. I'm glad to hear he finally got paid for his session.
This shows the Mandela Effect (false memory) in operation. I was *sure* that whenever we sang Morning Has Broken at primary school in 1968-70, it was with the Rick Wakeman intro/chords/embellishments. But it can't have been since he didn't compose/play them until 1972 ;-)
I was 7 in 72 also when I heard this on the radio. Same as you, years later I learned it was Rick on the piano. This song is a piece of my musical soul.
Whenever we sang Morning Has Broken in assembly at school (1970s) it was always with the Rick Wakeman intro/chords. I was surprised to learn that Rick Wakeman had written them, because I'd always thought that the whole arrangement (including chords and embellishments) was part of the traditional music for the hymn, and that the only original part was Cat Stevens' singing.
So lovely! I sent someone a card with the words of the 1st verse on it and they asked about the song. I knew it was a Christian hymn and this led to research. The words are from Eleanor Fargjeon in the 1930s and the tune a Gaelic one called Bunessan. The hymn was only 45 seconds long, and Stevens needed it to be longer. He heard Rick Wakeman in a nearby recording booth, playing what became Catherine Howard for Six Wives of Henry VIII. Stevens asked to use parts of that, but Wakeman's album was not all the way written. Wakeman did develop the hymn to be longer though. So we got Cat Stevens' lovely song. But I never heard this gorgeous version of Wakeman's. I'm a big fan of 6 Wives, like many a hippie, baby boomer, I played it at my late husband's celebration of life service. Thanks Rick for a beautiful album and your great talent!
Me too.. Morning has broken, like the first morning..praise for the singing, praise for the morning. Praise for them springing. Fresh from the world.... Thanks. Greetings from Russia.
@@christinamorrison646 Keep your negative energy to yourself. Cat Stevens is a great artist who created much beautiful music. Leave religion out of this.
For anyone interested Rick tells the story here of how he came to record "Morning Has Broken" with Cat Stevens. It's quite a funny story with a nice twist at the end. th-cam.com/video/Z47JkTlRlEQ/w-d-xo.html&t= Its easy to see/hear his classical training which he plays beautifully with perfection. My son met him once on a train in Norfolk....sat right opposite and said he was an absolute gentleman, very chatty and pleasant.
Few moments in music will equal what a Classically Trained musician can do in music performances. When we allow Classical Music programs to be removed from classrooms due to budget considerations across the Nation we risk the loss of future Rick Wakemans and cape designers. That would be a huge mistake that will take decades to repair. Thank you for posting Rick Wakeman's performance of Morning has Broken ~ Dale B.
The way he plays reminds me of the piano genius Wilhelm Kempf who was effortless playing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata third movement. Totally calm on the surface, fingers moving at a million miles an hour… th-cam.com/video/XQ90L0LobHw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NCUwfNUpmkQBYJCh
I think I actually prefer Ulrika Rosen's version th-cam.com/video/RJHi0vvaM5I/w-d-xo.html Rick's version is perhaps a bit *over* embelished, and he rattles through it a tad too fast for my liking.
Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the world Sweet the rains new fall, sunlit from Heaven Like the first dewfall on the first grass Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden Sprung in completeness where His feet pass Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning Born of the one light, Eden saw play Praise with elation, praise every morning God's recreation of the new day Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the world
MrPedal88 my best friend and I saw him at Westbury Music Fair maybe around 2004. His show was half piano/keyboards, half standup comedy. He was (is) incredible. I went in there not expecting that!
Wakeman is a brilliant pianist. And then there are his full compositions - Myths & Legends of King Arthur, Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Center of the Earth - all masterpieces. This man is a genius. Many of us were fortunate to have lived those 70s also with Moody Blues and ELP.
I never get tired of seeing and hearing Maestro Rick tickling the ivories. Rick was a major innovator with modern technology in the 1970s along with Keith Emerson...I've loved them both immensely, but between the two Rick has been my favorite. I'm sure that Mr. Moog had an incredible appreciation for the 2 of them as well because they basically, in my humble opinion, put Moog on the musical map. Thank you Maestro Rick for blessing us with such incredible sonic sensations.
I am right there with you! Rick has been my fav my entire life along with a few others like Sir Elton. I was double pleased when my brother married a Wakeman in 2003!! One of Ricks nieces.
"Morning Has Broken" is a Christian hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and was inspired by the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, then set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune, "Bunessan". It is often sung in children's services and in funeral services. According to Wikipedia. We chose this hymn on this Tuesday for my brother-in-law's furnal service, following Psalm 23. And we are in Wales.
It is significant, though, that every time we sang this at school or when I've sung it in church, the piano accompaniment has always been the Rick Wakeman version, complete with intro and linking passages. It was a long time before I learned that the accompaniment was not part of the traditional arrangement of the hymn and had only been written in 1971.
Wow - all I can say is amazing. as you get older your joints generally don't work as well as they do when you are young and this was a flawless performance. I loved this version back when it was first released many many years ago.
I really regretted missing Rick's gig at Leeds city varieties back in 2000. I thought next time I get the chance, I won't hesitate. I'm glad to say that I will get to see him this time round in York in December - can't wait !! 🎼 🎹
Gosh, the City Varieties. Apart from its role in The Good Old Days, I haven't thought of that theatre since I went there from school to a panto in the late 1960s. Until I was in Leeds again a few years ago, I'd forgotten how hidden the iconic red and white awning is down a little alley off The Headrow.
@Vox Profunda....my son met him purely by chance. On a train in Norfolk of all places and said he was an absolute gent. No diva nonsense or anything like that, but very pleasant and chatty.
I wish I could play HALF as good as Rik. Its a transformation seeing him on stage behind stacks of keyboards in his robes - the sitting down at a concert grand then we realise what a true vertuoso he is of all things with keyboards. Thanks for the music and the laughs - I'll never forget the story you told once about 'sending a sausage to the seaside' I cannot for the life of me remember what contect it was in now but it was hilarious!
Many people don't seem to realise that this song\hymn started life as a poem, written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931, then set to music using the old Scottish melody, Bunessan. This performance by Rick Wakeman, still wonderfully fresh, does take me right back to the Cat Stevens hit - didn't know Rick played piano on that recording. Wonderful.
It’s as if he’s dreaming of the perfect string accompaniment to some heavenly lyrics... it’s enchanting how his eyes remain closed... even during the most intense measures
Mr. Wakeman I have been following your work for many years. I've watched you with YES, and also your solo career. No Earthly Connection was my first LP of yours. I still have that gem and it's still perfect. When you and Jon Anderson make music, it is always very pleasing to my ears. Mr. Anderson is my favorite singer and you are indeed my favorite piano/keyboard player. May you always make music and never tire of doing so.
QUEL MERVEILLEUX PIANISTE Rick Wakeman s'est fait connaître au sein des groupes rock progressif Strawbs et Yes avec son jeu de scène flamboyant (sa fameuse cape) et poursuit depuis le début des années 1970 une carrière solo prolifique comptant plus d'une centaine d'albums je l'écoutais quand j'avais 18 ans ; quel plaisir de le réécouter!Merci!
We must never forget that "our great God " has given all these super hero musicians , each and every one of them this wonderful gift of writing and playing music. I love Rick Wakemans's music , but i know, he being a true Believer , would give " all glory to our God and Savior .
Distinctive sound and style, no doubt it is the same pianists of the original. Love it!! It is like watching Itzhak Pearlman play violin, seems so easy and effortless. But simply flawless.
I saw his band Yes at Georgia Tech in the mid seventies they were fantastic. They opened the show with my favorite song 🎵. ROUNDABOUT from the album fragile
The poem by Eleanor Farjeon has more verses than the Cat Stevens rendition : Morning has broken, like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird. Praise for the singing, praise for the morning, Praise for them springing fresh from the word. Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven, Like the first dew fall on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, Sprung in completeness where His feet pass. Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning, Born of the one light Eden saw play. Praise with elation, praise every morning, God's re-creation of the new day. Cool the gray clouds roll, peaking the mountains, Gull in her free flight, swooping the skies. Praise for the mystery, misting the morning, Behind the shadow, waiting to shine. I am the sunrise, warming the heavens, Spilling my warm glow over the earth. Praise for the brightness of this new morning, Filling my spirit with Your great love. Mine is a turning, mine is a new life, Mine is a journey closer to You. Praise for the sweet glimpse, caught in a moment, Joy breathing deeply, dancing in flight.
Having listened to this for years I eventually realised that the quality and depth of the piano playing is the major part of this lovely song, without that this is merely a pretty hymn - but the playing just raises it to another level. I now know why - in those days Rick Wakeman would have received the going rate for a session musician - and played it in between doing a load of other hack work. Rick (and Jimmy Page too) in the end deservedly got the fruits of their skills in massive groups - these guys deserve so much for the quality they add to so many classic songs. The producer also needs a big hand as well as the dynamics and phrasing are quite superb - here Rick has added quite a lot (as it is purely the piano) - I must say I prefer the original with Cat Steven's beautiful voice and restrained backings - this is just wonderful music!
It just doesn't get any more beautiful than that. It's such a gorgeous piece it makes my heart swell to hear it. The ornamentation brings to mind a vision of light playing on the surface of a wind-caressed lake, both gorgeous and serene...
All is right with the world when Rick Wakeman is playing the piano.
Exactly what I feel ! Greetings from Brasil 🙂
Saw him play piano in Collingswood NJ last night from about 15 feet. Was an out of body experience. Do wish he had played this one. I just hope my 13 yr old looks back 20 years from now and realizes that he was in the presence of a true musical virtuoso.
Did u mean "AI is right" when wakeman is tickling the ivories ;-)
No@@pedromorgan99
I have been listening to Cat Stevens and Rick Wakeman from Yes and his solo projects since the 1970s, but I never knew Wakeman played that piano part until recently. I am mind-blown.
Likewise!
This piece gives me some peace of mind in these most turbulent times. Thank you Rick.
I've been playing for 57 years. No formal training at all. Learned a lot from trying to emulate Mr. Wakeman. Was only fortunate enough to see him live twice with YES at the forum in LA. Once worth Donavan and once on the Union tour! He's one of my idols!
My childhoood without Rick Wakeman & Yes would be unthinkable.
Genius...best describes Rick Wakeman
I had the pleasure of meeting Rick back in 1975/76. Super nice gentleman.
I met him too at a restaurant I bartended at in Los Angeles; so great an artist and human being and yet so humble and approachable.
The part I always loved about this song was the keyboard melody...only many years later did I find out that it was Rick playing it!!
A brilliant musician, a stunning pianist, an excellent composer and also a very modest man when he talks of his amazing musical talents.
I am so lucky to have lived at the same time as the incomparable Rick Wakeman!
👏👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
This man is an absolute genius, and all the rest of us are in awe of his beautiful talent! Thank you, Mister Wakeman, for enriching our lives! You make this world a better place, sir.
There are piano players and they are musicians this guy is a musician who happens to play the piano amazingly well
I was 7yrs old when i first heard Morning Has broken back in 72. My uncle had bought the 45" vinyl record and I played it until i wore it out. I always thought Cat Stevens had played the piano, but learned it was Rick. I'm glad to hear he finally got paid for his session.
This shows the Mandela Effect (false memory) in operation. I was *sure* that whenever we sang Morning Has Broken at primary school in 1968-70, it was with the Rick Wakeman intro/chords/embellishments. But it can't have been since he didn't compose/play them until 1972 ;-)
I was 7 in 72 also when I heard this on the radio. Same as you, years later I learned it was Rick on the piano. This song is a piece of my musical soul.
Rick Wakeman is a national treasure.
No. He is an universal treasure.
Which nation?
@@johnpatmos1722 : You need to ask?
International
@@Daneel56 One of the best answers ever on the TH-cam!!
Superb. He never got the recognition he deserved for his part in this Cat Stevens hit.
Whenever we sang Morning Has Broken in assembly at school (1970s) it was always with the Rick Wakeman intro/chords. I was surprised to learn that Rick Wakeman had written them, because I'd always thought that the whole arrangement (including chords and embellishments) was part of the traditional music for the hymn, and that the only original part was Cat Stevens' singing.
So lovely! I sent someone a card with the words of the 1st verse on it and they asked about the song. I knew it was a Christian hymn and this led to research. The words are from Eleanor Fargjeon in the 1930s and the tune a Gaelic one called Bunessan. The hymn was only 45 seconds long, and Stevens needed it to be longer. He heard Rick Wakeman in a nearby recording booth, playing what became Catherine Howard for Six Wives of Henry VIII. Stevens asked to use parts of that, but Wakeman's album was not all the way written. Wakeman did develop the hymn to be longer though. So we got Cat Stevens' lovely song. But I never heard this gorgeous version of Wakeman's. I'm a big fan of 6 Wives, like many a hippie, baby boomer, I played it at my late husband's celebration of life service. Thanks Rick for a beautiful album and your great talent!
Thank you for sharing this revealing story, that's a lot of news to me!
Fascinating! merci for sharing!
A classically trained musician. Outstanding.
Gave me goosebumps when I first heard it back in the early 70's as a young kid....still gives me goosebumps at age 56.
Me too.. Morning has broken, like the first morning..praise for the singing, praise for the morning. Praise for them springing. Fresh from the world.... Thanks. Greetings from Russia.
@@КуприенкоНина 💖🫂💖🙋🏼♀️
@@leanne123 l wish everybody peaceful life, health, success. All we need is love and friendship.
Rick played on the original Cat Stevens record so his interpretation is the DEFINITIVE one!
I Never herd that! Surprised....
RICK DID.THANKYOU. CAT STEVENS AN ASS
Agreed.
@@christinamorrison646 Keep your negative energy to yourself. Cat Stevens is a great artist who created much beautiful music. Leave religion out of this.
For anyone interested Rick tells the story here of how he came to record "Morning Has Broken" with Cat Stevens. It's quite a funny story with a nice twist at the end. th-cam.com/video/Z47JkTlRlEQ/w-d-xo.html&t= Its easy to see/hear his classical training which he plays beautifully with perfection. My son met him once on a train in Norfolk....sat right opposite and said he was an absolute gentleman, very chatty and pleasant.
Today is his birthday. So glad that he's still with us, and that he still plays like he's 25 years old. ❤️
Anna Maria Delgado he's very good, however he's not as good as when he was on his 20s
Cat Stevens may have recorded this song but it is Rick's piano work that makes it a Masterpiece
Completely agree
Few moments in music will equal what a Classically Trained musician can do in music performances. When we allow Classical Music programs to be removed from classrooms due to budget considerations across the Nation we risk the loss of future Rick Wakemans and cape designers. That would be a huge mistake that will take decades to repair. Thank you for posting Rick Wakeman's performance of Morning has Broken ~ Dale B.
They compliment each other.
@@BerrysJSRD I want ALL of Rick Wakeman's capes. Yes. Amen.
Absolutely
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RICK!
Beautiful Rick, remember singing this to my mom nd dad when i was 7 ❤
Remember this when i was a kid played in a radio station every morning .....love this song.....
He makes it look effortless.
It clearly isn't.
A true master.
It only just occurred to me that all the trills and ornaments are a musical representation of the dawn chorus, of *birds singing*. 😲
The way he plays reminds me of the piano genius Wilhelm Kempf who was effortless playing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata third movement.
Totally calm on the surface, fingers moving at a million miles an hour…
th-cam.com/video/XQ90L0LobHw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NCUwfNUpmkQBYJCh
I saw him do it live in New Hampshire in April 2023. Enchanting.
Best piano rendition I have heard of this very special song.
I think I actually prefer Ulrika Rosen's version th-cam.com/video/RJHi0vvaM5I/w-d-xo.html Rick's version is perhaps a bit *over* embelished, and he rattles through it a tad too fast for my liking.
You do know that it's Wakeman playing on the Cat Stevens song, right? And he WROTE the piano part for the song.
Morning has broken like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the world
Sweet the rains new fall, sunlit from Heaven
Like the first dewfall on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where His feet pass
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the one light, Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's recreation of the new day
Morning has broken like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the world
So beautiful! I could listen to you all day!!
After all the praise to Mr. Wakeman, all of which more than justified, i'll just join the queue.
Beautiful! It is an actual hymn, folks.
I like how Rick takes us to beautiful and unexpected places, musically.
The master of the twiddly piano keys.I wish he would continue playing forever and not retire.
There's only one Rick Wakeman. Tremendous keyboardist, and a very funny man.
MrPedal88 my best friend and I saw him at Westbury Music Fair maybe around 2004. His show was half piano/keyboards, half standup comedy. He was (is) incredible. I went in there not expecting that!
I've seen him live a couple times at small clubs and I agree - very matter of fact about his abilities and a great sense of humor
brother the song is a cat stevens song , dont confuse you
Wakeman is a brilliant pianist.
And then there are his full compositions -
Myths & Legends of King Arthur, Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Center of the Earth - all masterpieces.
This man is a genius.
Many of us were fortunate to have lived those 70s also with Moody Blues and ELP.
Wonderful composition and performance. Rick Wakeman is a genius with no equal!
I recently found out that this version of the old hymn was originally written by Wakeman so I looked up this version and it is gorgeous!
albeit late...Cat paid him (finally) the 10 pounds promised for his help
One of the best songs ever recorded. Thanks for completing this masterpiece with your contributions.
A beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn.
Love you! Rick Wakeman! I saw him in concert with the band, Yes. I fell in love with Rick and Yes! Rick Wakeman is a legend on his own.! Beautiful!
One of the best piano player keyboard players of the last century absolute perfection
God! I wish I could sit down at a piano and do this. It's great.
I never get tired of seeing and hearing Maestro Rick tickling the ivories. Rick was a major innovator with modern technology in the 1970s along with Keith Emerson...I've loved them both immensely, but between the two Rick has been my favorite. I'm sure that Mr. Moog had an incredible appreciation for the 2 of them as well because they basically, in my humble opinion, put Moog on the musical map. Thank you Maestro Rick for blessing us with such incredible sonic sensations.
amazing talented musician
I am right there with you! Rick has been my fav my entire life along with a few others like Sir Elton. I was double pleased when my brother married a Wakeman in 2003!! One of Ricks nieces.
Compliments from the Kingdom of the Netherlands! 🇳🇱
Salutations from the semi-autonomous territory of France, French Polynesia.
A wizard on the keys ..put all the very best keyboard players who have ever lived into one person ....Rick Wakeman appears ...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎹🎹🎹🎵🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
If Rick Wakeman is playing , I am listening.
Im going on Saturday to o Rick Wakeman in concert in Portsmouth, i cant wait
Still stunningly beautiful!
"Morning Has Broken" is a Christian hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and was inspired by the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, then set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune, "Bunessan". It is often sung in children's services and in funeral services. According to Wikipedia.
We chose this hymn on this Tuesday for my brother-in-law's furnal service, following Psalm 23. And we are in Wales.
🙏🙏
This was a hymn before it was ever commercialized.
I sang this song in the 80's in my local church.
It is significant, though, that every time we sang this at school or when I've sung it in church, the piano accompaniment has always been the Rick Wakeman version, complete with intro and linking passages. It was a long time before I learned that the accompaniment was not part of the traditional arrangement of the hymn and had only been written in 1971.
WOW, that was awesome, the history of the song is amazing, what a blessing to be able to play it so well.
So freakin beautiful. Thank you.
This is the most beautiful interpretation of this song I have heard. Thank-you.
I would love to have the sheet music to this arrangement.
Here it is; www.manymidi.com/sheetmusic.htm#Morning
His piano playing in morning has broken is phenomenal! I love listening him play this song! I am a new follower of him from this day forward! ❤
GENIUS 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
Going to see him on November 1st. Really excited. Last time I saw him was October 1978 at Wembley arena with yes.
Wow - all I can say is amazing. as you get older your joints generally don't work as well as they do when you are young and this was a flawless performance. I loved this version back when it was first released many many years ago.
I really regretted missing Rick's gig at Leeds city varieties back in 2000. I thought next time I get the chance, I won't hesitate. I'm glad to say that I will get to see him this time round in York in December - can't wait !! 🎼 🎹
Gosh, the City Varieties. Apart from its role in The Good Old Days, I haven't thought of that theatre since I went there from school to a panto in the late 1960s. Until I was in Leeds again a few years ago, I'd forgotten how hidden the iconic red and white awning is down a little alley off The Headrow.
Rick, huge respect. Whenever I hear you play it reminds me of how good a player I will never be. Hope to meet you one day.
@Vox Profunda....my son met him purely by chance. On a train in Norfolk of all places and said he was an absolute gent. No diva nonsense or anything like that, but very pleasant and chatty.
You and everyone both!!!
J'ai eu la chance de voir Rick à Oxford jouer ce morceau ! Quel talent ! Simply the Best !
Doesn't get any better than this!
I wish I could play HALF as good as Rik. Its a transformation seeing him on stage behind stacks of keyboards in his robes - the sitting down at a concert grand then we realise what a true vertuoso he is of all things with keyboards. Thanks for the music and the laughs - I'll never forget the story you told once about 'sending a sausage to the seaside' I cannot for the life of me remember what contect it was in now but it was hilarious!
Absolutely beautiful! Rick Wakeman is the soul of this piece!❤️
Many people don't seem to realise that this song\hymn started life as a poem, written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931, then set to music using the old Scottish melody, Bunessan. This performance by Rick Wakeman, still wonderfully fresh, does take me right back to the Cat Stevens hit - didn't know Rick played piano on that recording. Wonderful.
It’s as if he’s dreaming of the perfect string accompaniment to some heavenly lyrics... it’s enchanting how his eyes remain closed... even during the most intense measures
I was about to write the same things about his piano after all this time….he’s truly timeless…
I don't what I say.
I think I'm in long way road, a trip on paradise !
Thank you, Master !!
I love this magic Sing! 🥰🎹🎶
And love this wonderful dear amazing keyboard player!! 🎉😍🤩
Thank you for this video! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Totally envious that my brother has met Rick.
Marvellous piano player....a Master !
Mine Is The Sunlight Mine Is The Morning! Beautiful Rick Wakeman You Are An Absolute Keyboard 🎹 Wizard!!🎹🎹❤️
That is just so EFFING beautiful....OMG
Sorry about the loss of Queen Elizabeth may God be with the King and all who rule under him. Love this song.
If only you knew.
Bloody hell, that quite choked me.
What a bloke
One of the best keyboard players ever to grace this planet. Super funny guy as well!
Mr. Wakeman I have been following your work for many years. I've watched you with YES, and also your solo career. No Earthly Connection was my first LP of yours. I still have that gem and it's still perfect. When you and Jon Anderson make music, it is always very pleasing to my ears. Mr. Anderson is my favorite singer and you are indeed my favorite piano/keyboard player. May you always make music and never tire of doing so.
If I can, I start my day listening to Rick playing this beautiful song.
As always, Rick's lightness of touch on the keyboard and great ear for melody eases away the stresses of everyday life...
Thanks maestro 😌
Sublime . Perfection personified.
i Bought his records back in early 70's he is a Genius at the Piano and Keyboards.
Love this i remember when I was in year seven me and my friends sang this in front of the whole school. Haha
I listen to this on my way to work. Hives me the shivers. Great piece.
Thank you for the original...
...thank you for THIS
💝🙏🏻🎶
I love the sound of that piano. Heavenly
The most heartfelt tribute to David but you can imagine him watching and shouting, more cowbell
QUEL MERVEILLEUX PIANISTE Rick Wakeman s'est fait connaître au sein des groupes rock progressif Strawbs et Yes avec son jeu de scène flamboyant (sa fameuse cape) et poursuit depuis le début des années 1970 une carrière solo prolifique comptant plus d'une centaine d'albums je l'écoutais quand j'avais 18 ans ; quel plaisir de le réécouter!Merci!
We must never forget that "our great God " has given all these super hero musicians , each and every one of them this wonderful gift of writing and playing music. I love Rick Wakemans's music , but i know, he being a true Believer , would give " all glory to our God and Savior .
This is one of my favorite childhood songs....and you Rick has made it all the more worth living and listening. Thanks!!
Distinctive sound and style, no doubt it is the same pianists of the original. Love it!! It is like watching Itzhak Pearlman play violin, seems so easy and effortless. But simply flawless.
I saw his band Yes at Georgia Tech in the mid seventies they were fantastic. They opened the show with my favorite song 🎵. ROUNDABOUT from the album fragile
An aging rocker he once introduced himself. Oh my, I can cry to his music, a great musician indeed!
That tempo.. killing it
The poem by Eleanor Farjeon has more verses than the Cat Stevens rendition :
Morning has broken, like the first morning,
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird.
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning,
Praise for them springing fresh from the word.
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven,
Like the first dew fall on the first grass.
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden,
Sprung in completeness where His feet pass.
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning,
Born of the one light Eden saw play.
Praise with elation, praise every morning,
God's re-creation of the new day.
Cool the gray clouds roll, peaking the mountains,
Gull in her free flight, swooping the skies.
Praise for the mystery, misting the morning,
Behind the shadow, waiting to shine.
I am the sunrise, warming the heavens,
Spilling my warm glow over the earth.
Praise for the brightness of this new morning,
Filling my spirit with Your great love.
Mine is a turning, mine is a new life,
Mine is a journey closer to You.
Praise for the sweet glimpse, caught in a moment,
Joy breathing deeply, dancing in flight.
FANTASTIC!!
awesome!!! man, see you playing bring back good times.. God bless you & your family!!
I listen every day. And l love that beautiful wonderful amazing piano music. Thank you so much Rick wakeman. 🌻🌼🏵
Having listened to this for years I eventually realised that the quality and depth of the piano playing is the major part of this lovely song, without that this is merely a pretty hymn - but the playing just raises it to another level. I now know why - in those days Rick Wakeman would have received the going rate for a session musician - and played it in between doing a load of other hack work. Rick (and Jimmy Page too) in the end deservedly got the fruits of their skills in massive groups - these guys deserve so much for the quality they add to so many classic songs.
The producer also needs a big hand as well as the dynamics and phrasing are quite superb - here Rick has added quite a lot (as it is purely the piano) - I must say I prefer the original with Cat Steven's beautiful voice and restrained backings - this is just wonderful music!
May I wake to this masterpiece of Gods Love and Praise Him with my love for Him Amen So be it🙏🏼❤️🕊🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Rick Wakeman THE FINGERS. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎹🎹🎹
It just doesn't get any more beautiful than that. It's such a gorgeous piece it makes my heart swell to hear it. The ornamentation brings to mind a vision of light playing on the surface of a wind-caressed lake, both gorgeous and serene...
Thank you so much. Rick wakeman!!!
Creative inspiration supports amazing talent. Its perfect,beautiful melody piano music. 😍😘🙆♀️👏