One of my many favorites too, the intro sounds very simular to Salamander. I really miss Ian's voice. I know that nothing lasts forever, but I truly miss his very distinctive voice. He had the combination of a lovely resonate vocal quality, pair with a delightful cynicism. A great loss.
Likewise -- I'm fifty going on 51... Turned on to Tull when I was about 12. Have seen them twice, and both times it was superb. Love all of their 70's era stuff. Nice story, birdfriend02 ... God bless.
Badge57 you're a scholar and we Tull fiends appreciate it. My degrees are in history and law. I listened to Tull all through college and grad school and saw him only twice. First was in 79.
I talked to him in person for 5 minutes backstage of the Carefree theater in West Palm Beach Florida one on one. I was definitely in awe. Wisdom flows from his presence.
God, I love that place. I was only there for 4 days, right in the middle of town. I could walk to wherever I wanted, one of the best places I've ever been to. St. Luis O.
I've listen this band since I born and... God... I love them. I'm 24 and this band is a great part of my childhood! My father was a great music master! XD
i`m 55 and just saw the band here 2 weeks ago,his voice is pretty well gone but i understand after all the years but it was still one the best Tull concert i`ve seen.Martin is so underated as a guitar player,he`s a genius!
somewhere along the line I became a different person. Bill Nelson became The Man, but digging up pieces of my former life, the fact remains that Tull is still some of my favorite music . always loved this one.... haven't heard it in 30 years ....
I 2 am 50 (don't think I look it?) but feel 19. Am now re-obsessed by Tull afterstay in hospital where I ditched TV rental & grooved to Tull videos THE WHOLE TIME!watching "minstrel" 1x a day min.! "In those days" I bought "Passion Play" when I was 15! (Weird, no?) I can relate to jimharrison51 &Fenianand Limey. Hey we're just 50 yrs young! I try not to dress "matronly" and keep hair long to remind myself. ( I'm a woman)Truly, you are only as young as you feel. "Rock On" boys!
as we tread onward in this 21st century only now are we finding the distance and perspective to realise that what happened between 1965-1995 was nothing short of a Rennaissance, and Jethro Tull will have their place in the history books 500 years from now. Ian Anderson will be seen as somewhat of a Botticeli of the era. Grossly underappreciated at the time.
Jethro Tull,Queen,Fleetwood Mac,Roll'n Stones,Grateful Dead,Lenord Synard,Pure Praire Leauge,& many more,oh the 70'S what a time,great music,great bands,& life was a slower pace.
St. Luis Obisbo!! Love ya. You gotta love that place. Spent only a week there, having driven from WV. JT was my constant companion, though because many of the songs tell how women were treated, my significant other hated certains songs, loved others..I had to explain the rest.
Remember when this came out. Off the success of Aqualung this was a worthy successor and rocked hard. Haven't heard it in over 30 years and I AM LOVING IT.
@willcate Hi my man. I'm 50 and saw JT once only in Portugal, but quite a few times abroad. It's my favourite band! Have lots of written stuff about them and know a lot about them. They're just great
He did like to play up the Highland laird image, as well as owning a sizeable chunk of Skye at one time. (drove past his old house there last year, not exactly small!) Don't forget warm sporran. Seeing Tull in a couple of weeks, but not sure what to expect
bf, thanks for the kind response. You're right, she hated the songs that I knew, as a historian, were just "folk" songs about country relationships. Thanks for understanding why those songs are so good.
this is track 2 from the minstrell in the gallery cd...check out the emi reissue that contains another even more rare gem summerday sanda which was the b side to the minstrell in the gallery single.
My wife and I saw them back in 06 in Oxford, I loved it as they had a Lovely Chinese girl with them on stage. We both enjoyed every moment. Does it count if your wife is Chinese?
@gumborific I agree. I played Wind Up at an 8th grade graduation dance in my first garage band. The soft piano intro, I changed the words to "I don't believe you, you've got the whole DARN thing all wrong"..... as I didn't want to offend the chaparones with "Damn!'
@plepeiltis Absolutely... Definitely one of rocks Classic albums.... what bothers me is how fans who claim to be into Jethro Tull can only relate to Aqualung or Thick As A Brick after that they have know knowledge of their other great music & I think it's a shame....... Minstrel In The Gallery is great as is Heavy Horses & Songs From The Wood etc...
@shampoovta Aqualung is an album with fabulous characterizations of the human condition. Ian's 1st wife co-wrote the first few lines of the title song which I always found interesting. It is more of a rock and roll sound than their folkier stuff. Some of the work that really cemented Barre as a top rock guitarist. I just can't deny Wind Up as one of the best last songs on any album ever. But I listen to it less than the other albums...maybe I should get back into it again.
@pengeralus I agree.Although his voice is not romantic ,he got charmed and knows how communicate.I´m thinking in songs like Salamander and ,specially, Bad-eye and loveless .
Is there a fully acoustic version of this song that Tull and / or Ian have done? ie, no electric guitar or drums. I see fully acoustic covers everywhere on RUclips, but none by the band themselves.
Hey, no need to apologize! Always liked Tull. So did my ex. Who knows what happened to the albums. he thought it was cute to take my ski poles when he moved out.
If I had an andersonian beard I'd eat it in small bits punishing myself for ignoring the most imaginative and magic band in 20/21 centuries... as far as now... well, at least my 3 children listen to them with their iPods evoking sensation at school, so my life is not lost yet... please God, let them live and play maaany years more!
The reason is quite simple. Men (boys at heart) who "get" Tull play it so frequently that the the lady they're with gets tired of it. That's why "women" supposedly hate Tull. (My experience only! read what you will..)
@shampoovta I have to say something here... Are you a real Jethro Tull fan? Seriously... I'm with you here I agree this albom kicks ass it surely does... but how in the world can you say your a Jethro Tull fan & say that you were not into Aqualung? Aqualung is an absolute masterpiece of an album it is up there in the ranks of Rocks all time CLASSIC albums & you were into it! I'm a bit confused man... but hey you like what you like I guess!
all things in moderation, friends. Define "drug." Are you talking drug "use" or drug "abuse"? The beauty AND danger of drugs lies in the potential user. Respect them - and they can enhance the experience of the artist - but go to the well one too many times - and the water runs dry. THAT - is the danger of drugs - the "If one is good, two is better" philosophy. Flying is a gift, but ask Icarus what happens if one flies too close to the sun.... the wings get burned and one comes crashing down
My apologies. Its just I caught so much grief from my former wife about playing Tull and she said that women do not like Ian's music. What I found out is that she just didn't like ME playing the music. Turns out that after 20yrs, she, in her 4th marriage, has my albums. Again, Iapologize. Billy A.
In your opinion , you mean? I am glad that for you and for others that you can reach that place without the drugs. For some people however, Drugs are the answer for a multitude of reasons. Do not forget, Drug use spans the millenia and is not merely for 'getting wrecked'. Some people gt taken to a higher place within themselves , and will maybe see something inspirational to their art. I could go on all day, but I wont.. Cheers for listening. Bless.
I'm 16 years old...and living proof that bands like this will never whittle away.
Jethro tull, pure genius.
Now we 26 and still
I'm a woman and I LOVE Ian Anderson. I to this day will never tire of Jethro Tull!
One of my many favorites too, the intro sounds very simular to Salamander. I really miss Ian's voice. I know that nothing lasts forever, but I truly miss his very distinctive voice. He had the combination of a lovely resonate vocal quality, pair with a delightful cynicism. A great loss.
im 26, my dad raised me to tulll.... i miss him, but the music keeps me close
I'm 55, and have been a Tull fan since I was 15...Best live performances I've ever been at..
Likewise -- I'm fifty going on 51... Turned on to Tull when I was about 12. Have seen them twice, and both times it was superb. Love all of their 70's era stuff. Nice story, birdfriend02 ... God bless.
Badge57 you're a scholar and we Tull fiends appreciate it. My degrees are in history and law. I listened to Tull all through college and grad school and saw him only twice. First was in 79.
Jethro Tull is so great. I saw Ian Anderson and his gang in 1978 at MSG in NYC.
I talked to him in person for 5 minutes backstage of the Carefree theater in West Palm Beach Florida one on one. I was definitely in awe. Wisdom flows from his presence.
God, I love that place. I was only there for 4 days, right in the middle of town. I could walk to wherever I wanted, one of the best places I've ever been to. St. Luis O.
I've listen this band since I born and... God... I love them. I'm 24 and this band is a great part of my childhood! My father was a great music master! XD
i`m 55 and just saw the band here 2 weeks ago,his voice is pretty well gone but i understand after all the years but it was still one the best Tull concert i`ve seen.Martin is so underated as a guitar player,he`s a genius!
somewhere along the line I became a different person. Bill Nelson became The Man, but digging up pieces of my former life, the fact remains that Tull is still some of my favorite music . always loved this one.... haven't heard it in 30 years ....
Most amazing and interesting voice. Great lyrics and melodies....
I love the combo of the rock riffs, the flute, and the haunting voice. One of the all time great bands.
I 2 am 50 (don't think I look it?) but feel 19. Am now re-obsessed by Tull afterstay in hospital where I ditched TV rental & grooved to Tull videos THE WHOLE TIME!watching "minstrel" 1x a day min.! "In those days" I bought "Passion Play" when I was 15! (Weird, no?) I can relate to jimharrison51 &Fenianand Limey. Hey we're just 50 yrs young! I try not to dress "matronly" and keep hair long to remind myself. ( I'm a woman)Truly, you are only as young as you feel. "Rock On" boys!
One of the best songs of JT. I realy be in another place/time with this one!
I love this song!
one of my favourites, think both "Minstrel in the gallery"-album and "Warchild are pretty underrated. Great music and lyrics.
I'm 32 and I love Tull! "Minstrel in the Gallery" is my fav Tull album. Nice combination of Ian's acoustic songwriting and his prog ambitions.
szép név ;D
i m just 16 years old and i LOVE THE JETHRO TULL and Ian too! i ve never heard this song before but this is really a masterpiece!
as we tread onward in this 21st century only now are we finding the distance and perspective to realise that what happened between 1965-1995 was nothing short of a Rennaissance, and Jethro Tull will have their place in the history books 500 years from now.
Ian Anderson will be seen as somewhat of a Botticeli of the era. Grossly underappreciated at the time.
seeing them in 10 days!!!!!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE!!!! can't bloody wait, i love them
Ive been a Fan since i was 12 And always will be Love Tull
I was born in 2450 this was an instant classic back in 2387
Jethro Tull,Queen,Fleetwood Mac,Roll'n Stones,Grateful Dead,Lenord Synard,Pure Praire Leauge,& many more,oh the 70'S what a time,great music,great bands,& life was a slower pace.
St. Luis Obisbo!! Love ya. You gotta love that place. Spent only a week there, having driven from WV. JT was my constant companion, though because many of the songs tell how women were treated, my significant other hated certains songs, loved others..I had to explain the rest.
Ahhh yes.
Ian's song about the heros of the Norse pantheon.
BRAVO IAN.
Remember when this came out. Off the success of Aqualung this was a worthy successor and rocked hard. Haven't heard it in over 30 years and I AM LOVING IT.
Most Awesome Vid!!!!!! Grate Pics!!!!!!!!!! Would Love To Hearer Ian And The Boys Play This Live!!!!!!!!!!!
Minstrel in the gallery is an amazing album and they sound amazing in this one. JT are amazing.
great pictures! Thanks for sharing them.
been a huge fan for 20 years. thanks to my old friend Brian Wilson for introducing me to Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson is a genious!
I was not in to Aqua Lung but when Tull sounds like this I LOVE them!
birdfriend02's comment rocks too!!
Hey I agree that "songs from the wood" are Full of references to "relationships!" And Ian was truly a GENIUS!
He has a great voice and he's Scottish!
this song giving to people life energy..
he is just great,tell youre children! he is one of the GREATS!!!!
@birdfriend02 I'm 63 and still love them. Also Fairport Convention - who's bass player Dave Pegge played with Tull in mid-70s
@willcate Hi my man. I'm 50 and saw JT once only in Portugal, but quite a few times abroad. It's my favourite band! Have lots of written stuff about them and know a lot about them. They're just great
Love the shots of the late great Mark Craney. You should get them on his memorial web site.
Fuck me, what happened to Mark
LOL... I have been listening to Tull since I am 20 (I will be 62 in January)..
MAGIC!!
Nice pics! thanks for sharing.
birdfriend, San Luis Obisbo, CA is a "grotto" of fun. One of the best places in the States.
great great great song
Miaow! I'd like to make friends with the armadillo in THOSE trousers.
Always wondered why they didnt do this live, hell the song was pretty much recorded live at the mobile studio
I'm 18 and these comments make me feel very young. Great song though!
Gerald Maus same except you’re older now and I’m 18
Priceless
He did like to play up the Highland laird image, as well as owning a sizeable chunk of Skye at one time. (drove past his old house there last year, not exactly small!)
Don't forget warm sporran.
Seeing Tull in a couple of weeks, but not sure what to expect
grasp ye thy sword from off yon wall, mount thy steed and lift thy voice with ours in triumphant song, brother, for RAGNAROK IS UPON US!!
@birdfriend02 I love, dearly, San Luis Obispo,CA. Lived there only for a few days in '97. Incredible college town.
You are SO Right On, Snailbarf! Botticelli. YES!
bf, thanks for the kind response. You're right, she hated the songs that I knew, as a historian, were just "folk" songs about country relationships. Thanks for understanding why those songs are so good.
this is track 2 from the minstrell in the gallery cd...check out the emi reissue that contains another even more rare gem summerday sanda which was the b side to the minstrell in the gallery single.
@thedoctormachine1 Great you saw them! That is a privilege I'll never have... They'll never come to Colombia!
My wife and I saw them back in 06 in Oxford, I loved it as they had a Lovely Chinese girl with them on stage.
We both enjoyed every moment.
Does it count if your wife is Chinese?
Thanks for the very kind reply. And we're still young..right?
Yo, bf02, many of Ian's songs are English country songs that he wrote, most have a historical background. And I've found in my life, many to be true.
Dear Jethro Tull...
im an 18 year old whipper shapper...
why cant people make music like this, and rush, and boston anymore?
Sk8TeamFalseProphets now I’m 18 and you’re 25, time flies
You 26 now
@gumborific
I agree. I played Wind Up at an 8th grade graduation dance in my first garage band. The soft piano intro, I changed the words to "I don't believe you, you've got the whole DARN thing all wrong"..... as I didn't want to offend the chaparones with "Damn!'
@plepeiltis Absolutely... Definitely one of rocks Classic albums.... what bothers me is how fans who claim to be into Jethro Tull can only relate to Aqualung or Thick As A Brick after that they have know knowledge of their other great music & I think it's a shame....... Minstrel In The Gallery is great as is Heavy Horses & Songs From The Wood etc...
@shampoovta Aqualung is an album with fabulous characterizations of the human condition. Ian's 1st wife co-wrote the first few lines of the title song which I always found interesting. It is more of a rock and roll sound than their folkier stuff. Some of the work that really cemented Barre as a top rock guitarist. I just can't deny Wind Up as one of the best last songs on any album ever. But I listen to it less than the other albums...maybe I should get back into it again.
@pengeralus I agree.Although his voice is not romantic ,he got charmed and knows how communicate.I´m thinking in songs like Salamander and ,specially, Bad-eye and loveless .
Jethro Tull rules Wish it was 1969
That's why we took 'shrooms before his concerts!!
Neo... Amen
@shampoovta They certainlyh do have a varied sound..but that is what makes them what they are.
Tom Loughlin Jr Utica NY
Is there a fully acoustic version of this song that Tull and / or Ian have done? ie, no electric guitar or drums. I see fully acoustic covers everywhere on RUclips, but none by the band themselves.
Any live performances of this on you tube?
bf, you're right its not St. Luis O, its "San". if you look at my earlier posts, you'll see I spelled it right. I do love that place..
cheers, brother heybulas
Hey, no need to apologize! Always liked Tull. So did my ex. Who knows what happened to the albums. he thought it was cute to take my ski poles when he moved out.
Which album is this off of?? Or is this a rare and polished gem?
yeah, that's true!
If I had an andersonian beard I'd eat it in small bits punishing myself for ignoring the most imaginative and magic band in 20/21 centuries... as far as now... well, at least my 3 children listen to them with their iPods evoking sensation at school, so my life is not lost yet... please God, let them live and play maaany years more!
❤
How spooky - you sure you're not me? :-)
This is what sets Ian Anderson apart from the rest.
Thanks for the kind reply, bf02.
How're things?
tsarevna212, try "Thick as a Brick", an entire album that's similar to a symphony. You'll love it.
The reason is quite simple. Men (boys at heart) who "get" Tull play it so frequently that the the lady they're with gets tired of it. That's why "women" supposedly hate Tull. (My experience only! read what you will..)
this is notan aqualung album song, but minsterl in the gallery's instead.
My wife likes them too
minstrel in the gallery 1975
@shampoovta I have to say something here... Are you a real Jethro Tull fan? Seriously... I'm with you here I agree this albom kicks ass it surely does... but how in the world can you say your a Jethro Tull fan & say that you were not into Aqualung? Aqualung is an absolute masterpiece of an album it is up there in the ranks of Rocks all time CLASSIC albums & you were into it! I'm a bit confused man... but hey you like what you like I guess!
Wolfy, I couldn't say it better. And I get paid for persuasive language. Bulisimo
all things in moderation, friends. Define "drug." Are you talking drug "use" or drug "abuse"? The beauty AND danger of drugs lies in the potential user. Respect them - and they can enhance the experience of the artist - but go to the well one too many times - and the water runs dry. THAT - is the danger of drugs - the "If one is good, two is better" philosophy. Flying is a gift, but ask Icarus what happens if one flies too close to the sun.... the wings get burned and one comes crashing down
No such thing (though, would that be true, ahhhh, heaven finally)
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Young lady (I'm 50),Listen to "Skating Away", you'll know what I mean, methinks. But its up to you.
My apologies. Its just I caught so much grief from my former wife about playing Tull and she said that women do not like Ian's music. What I found out is that she just didn't like ME playing the music. Turns out that after 20yrs, she, in her 4th marriage, has my albums. Again, Iapologize. Billy A.
In your opinion , you mean?
I am glad that for you and for others that you can reach that place without the drugs.
For some people however, Drugs are the answer for a multitude of reasons. Do not forget, Drug use spans the millenia and is not merely for 'getting wrecked'. Some people gt taken to a higher place within themselves , and will maybe see something inspirational to their art. I could go on all day, but I wont..
Cheers for listening.
Bless.
@Incudius
thx. Figures. That's about the only one I dont have. Lol
@Irenaeus03 Fine anecdote,i supposed Ian was so quite against illegal drugs
This would have been so funny on the new "Thor" movie soundtrack.
@ogrebattle22763 i hear you!!!!
And, "Velvet Green", see what you think when you listen carefully to the lyrics. Just my thoughts.
Sorry, I was one of Tull's original fans back when they first launched and I am very much a girl.
Wow, a woman who likes Tull. Females learn from this!!!! Listen before contempt.
@ogrebattle22763 heavy horses and rocks on the road