Roundabout (2008 Remaster) -

"Roundabout" is the iconic opening track of the 1971 album Fragile by the English progressive rock band . The 2008 Remaster is a high-fidelity version of the original recording, featured on digital platforms like Spotify and YouTube , that preserves the song's complex 8:35 duration. Song History and Meaning

: The title was inspired by the roughly 25 roundabouts (traffic circles) they encountered during the journey.

: Singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe wrote the song during a tour van ride from Aberdeen to Glasgow in March 1971.

: The imagery, such as "Mountains come out of the sky," reflects the Scottish scenery where clouds hung so low they obscured the mountain peaks. The line "Twenty-four before my love" signifies being 24 hours away from returning home to a loved one. Musical Characteristics The Story Behind 'Roundabout' by Yes | Ultimate Guitar