Ladies and Gents, this is Jethro Tull - First word, one word - "WOW" ...smilin with u, dude. They are one of the best. Not as smooth live, we all grew up with the same album recording, right, but, ya, glad to see you enjoy it. He hasn't even pulled out his flute, yet. That's his piece de resistance... peace
Love Jethro Tull. ❤️ ❤️ Medieval Rock! The gentleman up front is Ian Anderson. I suggest Locomotive Breath next as you have to see him rock out the flute!
Welcome to the Tull experience. "Aqualung" is one of their greatest albums from 1971. I would suggest you to react to "Cross Eyed Mary", "My God" and "Locomotive Breath" from the same album, just to begin. Put on your seatbelt and enjoy the journey.
I agree. While I love Aqualung, it's a crime to have as your very first reaction to JT a song that doesn't feature Ian Anderson's amazing flute playing!
Yes a great instrument. My first experience was back in 67 with the group Jack Traylor and Steelwind. He was my English teacher and another guy in my class played lead guitar. Craig Chaquico - Later joined Jefferson Starship. (wrote Jane) Lots of groups used the flute. But thanks for posting. Martin did a great job on lead.
Such a quintessential band! I saw them in their prime, twice and we were blown away by the band's energy and Ian Anderson's eccentric persona. Another live performance from this album is Jethro Tull - My God (Nothing is Easy - Live at the Isle of Wight 1970). Ian's acoustic guitar was always expressive and crystalline. And his flute playing is out of this World! Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are my Holy Trilogy of bands from the U.K. So glad you liked them. There's much, much more.....!
First and foremost, Ian was a performer. Yes he was quite different than the majority and also a writer, arranger, engineer, musician, the whole package. This band is not for everyone, like ELP, you either loved it or hated it. Ian could take any subject and make it interesting. If you dive into the catalogue, you'll be in for one hell of a ride! Eccentric? Yeah....he's been referred to as "a crazed flute player standing on one leg" Open this box with caution lol!!
Well you ought to hear the studio version too, it's cleaner and more polished and Martin Barre's guitar solo on it is phenomenal and sublime. Listen to a few more cuts off Aqualung and Benefit and all of Thich as a Brick and you will have no further doubts about the musicianship of Tull.
🤗 Back in the day we paid attention at a show. 😒 And no cell phones in the air. 🙄 We had a thing called "memory" to rely on when we wanted to re-live a moment! 😁🐰
Lots to check out from Tull. The first two albums are very different from what they would evolve into. Bluesy, even. Although there is already a medieval/folk vibe emerging (which would culminate in the amazing Songs from the Wood album.) Then there's Thick as a Brick, My God, Teacher, Hymn #43, War Child, Bourree and many, many more. And as long as you're going down that road, another, even more amazing band from that ilk & era is Gentle Giant. Watch the 45 minute set from 1974 that was filmed by a German crew in a Belgian TV studio if you want to see some unbelievable musicianship. Good luck!
Well you're not really giving Jethro Tull a fair chance unless you also do "Cross-eyed Mary" & "Skating away", "Thick As a Brick", "Bungle in the Jungle", "Locomotive Breath" Iron Maiden actually did a kick ass version of "Crosseyed Mary" BTW .
Great reaction to a great band. I've had the good fortune to see them five or six times live, and cause of Ian Anderson up front, it's not an experience you soon forget. And lead guitarist Martin Barre is a phenomenal talent. Great that you picked that right up. 👍😉
Aqualung is the only place to start a Tull journey…. great reaction. Yes a bunch of medieval musicians with modern instruments. This band started that, along with others like Fairport Convention, Renaissance and Steeleye Span (Allison Gross is their big hit). Now that you did Aqualung, you might try some deep cuts from the early days, albums like Stand Up or War Child. So many good ones to chose from its hard to pick a few. Skating Away; My God; Cross-eyed Mary; Minstral in the Gallery; Black Satin Dancer or Cold Wind to Valhalla. Or just do both sides of Thick as a Brick, which is one long 42-minute rock opera
You do have a talent for discovering underrated guitarists: Martin Lancelot Barre [ real name ] is known for some of the most famous licks in rock history. But Ian Anderson being the uncontested leader - founder of the band Mar tin never quite got the recognition he deserved. Outside of the global fan community of course. [ Gott'a love the iTULLians up and down the "boot" ] Their uniqueness is upheld by the limited number of decent cover bands as compared to, say, RUSH, because Ian's voice is as personal as Geddy's but add the flute element and few "amateurs" can pull it off. Try to copy his music AND his antics and you're a dead duck which equals...nothing at all. [ a joke you'll get as you venture through their catalogue ] As for suggestions, I'd hold off on "A Passion Play" until you're better steeped in Tulliana. The Play is a mountain, not a hill. It's takes acclimation to endure such heights...enjoy.
When Aqualung first came out I rushed to get the album. I put it on and was instantly addicted. I played it over and over. For a week or two I would play this song constantly. My girlfriend finally told me that if I played that song just one more time, she was going to leave. Haven't' seen her in 50 years. In '71 I got into Zappa, Tull and GG. Been with me for all these years.
Minstrels. Is the word your looking for. Martin Barre on guitar, is world class. You should hear Ian Anderson..the vocalist, on flute..he maked it a genuine rock force! .
To finish the introduction: chose "My god" the early long live version with flute solos (9:26; Ian Anderson's introduction of flute into rock music made them famous also before Aqualung was released) and the much later "Velvet green", audio 1977, where you have the explicit mediveal inspiration.
@@themikentimcomedyshow3343 Why? In the 70s and 80s they used to finish the concerts with that song. Nice to have something good saved for the future...
I haven't seen this performance before! Earlier performances have a lot more instrumentation going on and makes an even bigger impact, this performance is easier to hear and understand all of the lyrics. I recommend you also check out one of the early live performances too. Even his clothing is more eccentric, and his performance on flute is included. None of this album is "chill". A lot of people like his later music more than this, but this is my favorite album. Definitely do the whole album. Remember you have to stop the video every two or three minutes so you don't get de-monetized. You may know this (if you are an Anglophile you do): a "doggins" is a cigarette butt, "the bar" is the Salvation Army.
Everyone knows your in for a ride with opening chords. But you maybe have to hear 4 or 5 of their songs to have an idea who they are. Maybe a couple of albums 🤔
here is a quote from Billy Joel when he got the news that he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I dont know what to think about being elected into this hall that doesnt have Jethro Tull in it? this was over 20 years ago and they STILL ARENT IN!! Rock Hall dont like PROG Rock. by the way its really Rollingstone Magazine and thats a total rag now. dont forget Rollingstone Mag put the Boston Bomber on their cover like he was a rock star. so disgusting.
I was listening to tull 50years ago looks like it fried your brain John its about a tramp get "benefit" "this was" and "thick" and take a month off and listen . good luck with the channel
Ye haven't even heard him play the flute yet.
You really need to react to this whole album. Such a masterpiece.
Ladies and Gents, this is Jethro Tull - First word, one word - "WOW" ...smilin with u, dude. They are one of the best. Not as smooth live, we all grew up with the same album recording, right, but, ya, glad to see you enjoy it. He hasn't even pulled out his flute, yet. That's his piece de resistance... peace
The next song, Cross eyed Mary… great flute work.
Geddy Lee from RUSH said that when he saw Tull, he knew you could mix theatre and rock.
Lord luvs flipping Ducks.... Ohh you are in for an amazing classic cut just timeless.......
😁😉 I know, right?!? ☺️
Love Jethro Tull. ❤️ ❤️ Medieval Rock! The gentleman up front is Ian Anderson. I suggest Locomotive Breath next as you have to see him rock out the flute!
🙋🏿♀️ I 2nd Locomotive Breath by 🥰 JT! 🐰
@@cityhonors1 3rded.
The best band in history ! They had the best frontman of all time. There will never be a 70's again sadly.
Welcome to the Tull experience.
"Aqualung" is one of their greatest albums from 1971. I would suggest you to react to "Cross Eyed Mary", "My God" and "Locomotive Breath" from the same album, just to begin.
Put on your seatbelt and enjoy the journey.
🤔 'Locomotive Breath' is my personal favorite between the 2 songs! 🥰 I'm all about the Flute as a Rock instrument! 😁🐰
I agree. While I love Aqualung, it's a crime to have as your very first reaction to JT a song that doesn't feature Ian Anderson's amazing flute playing!
Yes a great instrument. My first experience was back in 67 with the group Jack Traylor and Steelwind. He was my English teacher and another guy in my class played lead guitar. Craig Chaquico - Later joined Jefferson Starship. (wrote Jane) Lots of groups used the flute. But thanks for posting. Martin did a great job on lead.
Oh and Locomotive Breath is about "overpopulation" of all things.
Fan from "This Was" to present. Yeah, I'm old, but seen em' live plenty of times. Class act concerts every time. Always a great sound system too.
Such a quintessential band! I saw them in their prime, twice and we were blown away by the band's energy and Ian Anderson's eccentric persona. Another live performance from this album is Jethro Tull - My God (Nothing is Easy - Live at the Isle of Wight 1970). Ian's acoustic guitar was always expressive and crystalline. And his flute playing is out of this World! Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are my Holy Trilogy of bands from the U.K. So glad you liked them. There's much, much more.....!
First and foremost, Ian was a performer. Yes he was quite different than the majority and also a writer, arranger, engineer, musician, the whole package. This band is not for everyone, like ELP, you either loved it or hated it. Ian could take any subject and make it interesting. If you dive into the catalogue, you'll be in for one hell of a ride! Eccentric? Yeah....he's been referred to as "a crazed flute player standing on one leg" Open this box with caution lol!!
I took a girl to a Jethro Tull/Uriah Heel concert in '78 instead of a HS homecoming dance. I loved it--she wasn't impressed.
Heep
@@johnthonig8832 it was probably autocorrect
I think you made the right choice
@@vevocreb no "action" but what a show!!
Well you ought to hear the studio version too, it's cleaner and more polished and Martin Barre's guitar solo on it is phenomenal and sublime. Listen to a few more cuts off Aqualung and Benefit and all of Thich as a Brick and you will have no further doubts about the musicianship of Tull.
🤗 Back in the day we paid attention at a show. 😒 And no cell phones in the air. 🙄 We had a thing called "memory" to rely on when we wanted to re-live a moment! 😁🐰
Memory? Sorry, I just can't recall.
@@Reno_Slim 😂🤣😂 😁🐰
@@Reno_Slim 😒 I thought it was the Shrooms messing with me..... 😐😏☺️😁😂🤣🤣
Funny, I don't remember that!
Bingo.
You get it.
Ian Anderson fashioned himself as a medieval minstrel performing for the king’s court.
Lots to check out from Tull. The first two albums are very different from what they would evolve into. Bluesy, even. Although there is already a medieval/folk vibe emerging (which would culminate in the amazing Songs from the Wood album.) Then there's Thick as a Brick, My God, Teacher, Hymn #43, War Child, Bourree and many, many more.
And as long as you're going down that road, another, even more amazing band from that ilk & era is Gentle Giant. Watch the 45 minute set from 1974 that was filmed by a German crew in a Belgian TV studio if you want to see some unbelievable musicianship. Good luck!
Four times have I seen them live. Some new old songs each time. I love them.
Well you're not really giving Jethro Tull a fair chance unless you also do "Cross-eyed Mary" & "Skating away", "Thick As a Brick", "Bungle in the Jungle",
"Locomotive Breath"
Iron Maiden actually did a kick ass version of
"Crosseyed Mary" BTW .
Yes you are.
Alright Alright! Getting the Tull out! Wait till you see him play the flute!
I suggest you continue with locomotive breath!
Yes!!! Ian is charismatic, eccentric and medieval! Awesome reaction, I've seen them live 5x in the 70s, best band ever. Ian is a GENIUS!!!
Great reaction to a great band. I've had the good fortune to see them five or six times live, and cause of Ian Anderson up front, it's not an experience you soon forget.
And lead guitarist Martin Barre is a phenomenal talent. Great that you picked that right up. 👍😉
Aqualung is the only place to start a Tull journey…. great reaction. Yes a bunch of medieval musicians with modern instruments. This band started that, along with others like Fairport Convention, Renaissance and Steeleye Span (Allison Gross is their big hit). Now that you did Aqualung, you might try some deep cuts from the early days, albums like Stand Up or War Child. So many good ones to chose from its hard to pick a few. Skating Away; My God; Cross-eyed Mary; Minstral in the Gallery; Black Satin Dancer or Cold Wind to Valhalla. Or just do both sides of Thick as a Brick, which is one long 42-minute rock opera
You do have a talent for discovering underrated guitarists: Martin Lancelot Barre [ real name ] is known for some of the most famous licks in rock history. But Ian Anderson being the uncontested leader - founder of the band Mar tin never quite got the recognition he deserved. Outside of the global fan community of course. [ Gott'a love the iTULLians up and down the "boot" ] Their uniqueness is upheld by the limited number of decent cover bands as compared to, say, RUSH, because Ian's voice is as personal as Geddy's but add the flute element and few "amateurs" can pull it off. Try to copy his music AND his antics and you're a dead duck which equals...nothing at all. [ a joke you'll get as you venture through their catalogue ]
As for suggestions, I'd hold off on "A Passion Play" until you're better steeped in Tulliana. The Play is a mountain, not a hill. It's takes acclimation to endure such heights...enjoy.
Lancelot is not his real name
"Thick as a Brick" is phenomenal. One album, one song
One of my favorite songs of all time a masterpiece
When Aqualung first came out I rushed to get the album. I put it on and was instantly addicted. I played it over and over. For a week or two I would play this song constantly. My girlfriend finally told me that if I played that song just one more time, she was going to leave.
Haven't' seen her in 50 years.
In '71 I got into Zappa, Tull and GG. Been with me for all these years.
One of the best prog rock tracks of all time. Tull was awesome.
Jethro Tull was my first concert back in 1976. Many more over the decades.
Martin Barre is one of the most underrated guitarist
Complete albums to check out: Stand Up, Benefit, Thick As A Brick and Minstrel In The Gallery
Minstrels. Is the word your looking for. Martin Barre on guitar, is world class. You should hear Ian Anderson..the vocalist, on flute..he maked it a genuine rock force!
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you wait till he gets his flute out!
To finish the introduction: chose "My god" the early long live version with flute solos (9:26; Ian Anderson's introduction of flute into rock music made them famous also before Aqualung was released) and the much later "Velvet green", audio 1977, where you have the explicit mediveal inspiration.
No, no, no Locomotive breath first! :)
@@themikentimcomedyshow3343 Why? In the 70s and 80s they used to finish the concerts with that song. Nice to have something good saved for the future...
As soon as u said medieval, I knew u got it.
You've never heard Jethro Tull? Turn on a radio lol. Can't believe all these gullible old people commenting.
Thick as a brick , locomotive breath
Brother, loved your reaction video. And yes check out Locomotive Breath. Thanks
You have to show us him !
All I can see is you bobing to it .
You should look at " Yes"
I haven't seen this performance before! Earlier performances have a lot more instrumentation going on and makes an even bigger impact, this performance is easier to hear and understand all of the lyrics. I recommend you also check out one of the early live performances too. Even his clothing is more eccentric, and his performance on flute is included. None of this album is "chill". A lot of people like his later music more than this, but this is my favorite album. Definitely do the whole album. Remember you have to stop the video every two or three minutes so you don't get de-monetized. You may know this (if you are an Anglophile you do): a "doggins" is a cigarette butt, "the bar" is the Salvation Army.
Thick As A Brick
Minstrel In The Gallery
Black Satin Dancer
Baker Street Muse
Everyone knows your in for a ride with opening chords. But you maybe have to hear 4 or 5 of their songs to have an idea who they are. Maybe a couple of albums 🤔
here is a quote from Billy Joel when he got the news that he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I dont know what to think about being elected into this hall that doesnt have Jethro Tull in it? this was over 20 years ago and they STILL ARENT IN!! Rock Hall dont like PROG Rock. by the way its really Rollingstone Magazine and thats a total rag now. dont forget Rollingstone Mag put the Boston Bomber on their cover like he was a rock star. so disgusting.
If you loved this, I beg you to listen to Broadsword
Can't see video. I know why but it's still unwatchable
I was listening to tull 50years ago looks like it fried your brain John its about a tramp get "benefit" "this was" and "thick" and take a month off and listen . good luck with the channel