Daily Boom 80's Throwback: Asia- 'Only Time Will Tell'

"I see it now
Becomes so clear
Your insincerity
And me all starrey-eyed
You'd think that I would have known by now
Now, sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost, like the tears that used to tide me over"

If you're a classic rock fan then you absolutely have to own Asia's self-titled debut release from 1982. The band formed in 1981 and in my mind, they are one of my generation's first supergroups, with Steve Howe and Geoff Downes of Yes, John Wetton of King Crimson and Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer all joining forces.  That roster of talent could only lead to more success and that's exactly what Asia found.

Songs like "Heat of the Moment" and "Only Time Will Tell" did very well on the charts and they got tons of radio play.  The album itself went to number one in a handful of countries and it remains their best selling effort. More importantly, it sounded amazing then and it still does now. Asia is one of those progressive groups that has always had a unique sound, the kind that I can still pick out now as soon as I hear it. 

"Only Time Will Tell" has always been the song that jumps out at me the most. Check out the video below!

Daily Boom 80's Throwback: Asia- 'Only Time Will Tell'

"I see it now
Becomes so clear
Your insincerity
And me all starrey-eyed
You'd think that I would have known by now
Now, sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost, like the tears that used to tide me over"

If you're a classic rock fan then you absolutely have to own Asia's self-titled debut release from 1982. The band formed in 1981 and in my mind, they are one of my generation's first supergroups, with Steve Howe and Geoff Downes of Yes, John Wetton of King Crimson and Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer all joining forces.  That roster of talent could only lead to more success and that's exactly what Asia found.

Songs like "Heat of the Moment" and "Only Time Will Tell" did very well on the charts and they got tons of radio play.  The album itself went to number one in a handful of countries and it remains their best selling effort. More importantly, it sounded amazing then and it still does now. Asia is one of those progressive groups that has always had a unique sound, the kind that I can still pick out now as soon as I hear it. 

"Only Time Will Tell" has always been the song that jumps out at me the most. Check out the video below!

Daily Boom 80's Throwback: Yes - 'Love Will Find A Way'

"You want to get close to me

The feeling so clear

But I need some time to see

Vision through my tear

You want to get next to me

I need your intrusion

I don't need to be

Blinded by confusion

Here is my heart

Waiting for you

Here is my soul

I eat at chez nous

Love will find a way

If you want it to

Love will find a way

Love will find a way for me and you"

Back in 1987 rock songs were often huge studio productions and Yes' "Love Will Find A Way" was probably one of the best. In an era full of hair bands, Yes took their synth sound to new heights by producing a song that blended that vibe with a great rock edge.The song was originally written and intended for Stevie Nicks, which sounds like it certainly would have worked out too., especially when you think back to her "Stand Back" era of music.  It could have easily been included on her album and it would have, no doubt, sold like crazy. The guys from Yes decided to lean in a bit and eventually nailed the track down. It eventually hit number 30 on Billboard's Hot 100. 

Do you remember this one? Check out the video below!

Daily Boom 80's Throwback: Asia- 'Only Time Will Tell'

"I see it now
Becomes so clear
Your insincerity
And me all starrey-eyed
You'd think that I would have known by now
Now, sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost, like the tears that used to tide me over"

If you're a classic rock fan then you absolutely have to own Asia's self-titled debut release from 1982. The band formed in 1981 and in my mind, they are one of my generation's first supergroups, with Steve Howe and Geoff Downes of Yes, John Wetton of King Crimson and Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer all joining forces.  That roster of talent could only lead to more success and that's exactly what Asia found.

Songs like "Heat of the Moment" and "Only Time Will Tell" did very well on the charts and they got tons of radio play.  The album itself went to number one in a handful of countries and it remains their best selling effort. More importantly, it sounded amazing then and it still does now. Asia is one of those progressive groups that has always had a unique sound, the kind that I can still pick out now as soon as I hear it. 

"Only Time Will Tell" has always been the song that jumps out at me the most. Check out the video below!

Daily Boom 80's Throwback: Yes - 'Love Will Find A Way'

"You want to get close to me

The feeling so clear

But I need some time to see

Vision through my tear

You want to get next to me

I need your intrusion

I don't need to be

Blinded by confusion

Here is my heart

Waiting for you

Here is my soul

I eat at chez nous

Love will find a way

If you want it to

Love will find a way

Love will find a way for me and you"

Back in 1987 rock songs were often huge studio productions and Yes' "Love Will Find A Way" was probably one of the best. In an era full of hair bands, Yes took their synth sound to new heights by producing a song that blended that vibe with a great rock edge.The song was originally written and intended for Stevie Nicks, which sounds like it certainly would have worked out too., especially when you think back to her "Stand Back" era of music.  It could have easily been included on her album and it would have, no doubt, sold like crazy. The guys from Yes decided to lean in a bit and eventually nailed the track down. It eventually hit number 30 on Billboard's Hot 100. 

Do you remember this one? Check out the video below!