Jon and Vangelis – Short Stories (1980)
Jon Anderson, lead singer of Yes collaborated on 3 albums with Greek electronic wizard (Chariots of Fire) Vangelis to create gorgeous and original music, almost the best thing either of them had achieved. The best was this debut, which was a huge seller, as was the single ‘I Hear You Now’. From the first few notes of opener ‘Curious Electric’ you knew you were in for something special. And the music these two created over three albums was quite amazing. Great melodies and clever lyrics, dynamic electronic sounds and that superb and distinctive voice just left you wanting more. Best on this debut were ‘Each and Every Day’, ‘I Hear You Now’ and ‘The Road’. A brief reunion in 1991, an album released which sold poorly and was withdrawn and reissued with different tracks. Vangelis has now died – but we still and always will have these three gems of albums.