Time and a Word is the second studio album by English rock band Yes, released on 24 July 1970 by Atlantic Records. It was put together several months after the release of the band's 1969 eponymous debut, during which they continued to tour heavily and recorded Time and a Word during gaps between shows. Yes continued to follow their early musical direction of performing original material and cover versions of songs by pop, jazz, and folk artists. A small orchestra of brass and string session musicians was used on most of the album's songs.
Jon Anderson – lead vocals, percussion
Peter Banks – electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Chris Squire – bass, backing vocals
Tony Kaye – Hammond organ, piano
Bill Bruford – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
David Foster – vocals on "Sweet Dreams", acoustic guitar on "Time and a Word"
Tony Cox – orchestration, conductor
Royal College of Music students – brass, strings
Guitarist Peter Banks did not support the idea of adding an orchestra to the album, resulting in increased tensions between him and the rest of the group. During their UK tour in April 1970, and before the album's release, Banks was fired by the band and replaced by Steve Howe. The UK album cover was considered inappropriate for the American market, so a photograph of the band was used; due to the lineup change, this put Howe on the cover of an album on which he did not perform.
1. No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed 4:51
2. Then 5:49
3. Everydays 6:11
4. Sweet Dreams 3:52
5. The Prophet 6:38
6. Clear Days 2:09
7. Astral Traveller 5:56
8. Time And A Word 4:32
