Between 1976 and 1979, Anderson recorded "Going for the One" and "Tormato" with Yes and completed their supporting tours. In February 1979, he reconvened with Vangelis to start recording as Jon and Vangelis. Their first album, "Short Stories", was recorded in a matter of weeks with minimal preconceived ideas which Anderson found to be a refreshing experience. Released in January 1980, "Short Stories" went to number 4 in the UK. In 1979, Anderson played the harp on "Flamants Roses" on Vangelis's album "Opéra sauvage" and wrote music for Ursprung, an act for a three-part modern ballet named Underground Rumours performed by the Scottish Ballet company, that also featured music by Ian Anderson. The choreographer was Royston Maldoom and the lighting designer was David Hersey.