The entire Aqualung album is a timeless classic. Ian has always led his band of musical merry-men to new heights of brilliance. May Jethro Tull continue for years to come.
+great, legendary band ……ian’s voice showing his age …..hey hes rocking on a stage at his age ….hats off……they should be in the rock n roll hall of fame
51 years ago I got into 4 groups. Tull, Zappa, Yes, Gentle Giant. How'd I do folks? There are two more that weren't born yet but over the years I've found them. Neal Morse and Arjen Lucassen.
Oh hell yeah I've been listening to Ian Anderson since 1969 when they started tull this is just another feather in his extremely large Indian hat love this guy always did always will one of my favorite bands and absolutely one of my favorite songwriters and musicians of all time love you Ian this is from you comrades in the United States God bless and stay safe my friend we need you here 👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲✌️
I love to see his work continue. We all have peaks and his was unsurpassed, an absolute genius that I can never forget in the one live performance I saw.
After watching this video, Martin Barre could not save this song. This isn't Jethro Tull from the early 70s when they were my absolute favorite band. Anderson can't sing anymore. This video was hard to watch.
Look. I was 30 feet from him and the speakers. He hit every single note and yes with less sustain but in key and no mistakes AND he controlled the echoes at the same time whilst he performed some kind of Keltic style moves. I’ve waited more than 50 years to see Ian’s band but, we’ll, life and working and kids and women and stuff. One day I realized I had been the Locomotive train . I was it & it was me NO STOPPING IT. maybe you too in someway. It was a tuff trek getting to the show. 2.5 tanks of gazaline A place to stay, our little dog had to be taken care of. Our 6 cats had to have lots of food water and love too. Made arrangements and waited. We were not let down. Ian and the band were superb. I’m a musician too. All my life but I couldn’t do that performance at my age now, maybe 30 years ago. I’m back home now. 4 days of travel and all that road food stuff. To be blunt, was it worth it? Did I see parts of the show on my computer?…ye s s s. I’m spent. SHE’S wiped out 2. And at work today. But we talked it over and… Yes, it was SOOoo worth it! An incredible performance by Ian and the incredible band. Spot on. Oh, Ian Anderson has become a bit of a business man. And why not? He better have by now. Also, a bit fatherly. Lots of verbal directions and most of all, absolutely devoted to the music and Me, and all of us in the audience… and ME HELL YES there were tears. AND DAMN if there was some SNOT 2. But I waited some 50 years and… Well… It showed up! Right on time… All my love brothers and sisters. Peace be with you. MrJess
You had to live finally that experience and I’m happy you enjoyed it. Jethro Tull is a legendary band. Saw them just once in 1984 but I have listened to them all my life.
Not haters, just know when someone is done. Neil Peart of Rush knew when to call it quits in 2013 when he was finding it harder and harder to play at his level. His attitude was if he couldn't play at his level, he won't do it at all. Geddy Lee, the singer should have done that back in the early 2000s. He could not sing his songs anymore, and it was embarrassing to watch. This also was embarrassing to watch. There comes a time when, like it or not, it's time to retire.
@@patrigilligan2112 Well said..they are haters...just move on and keep your negativity to yourself...people still like Ian and that is why he is out there still going strong.... Live and let live...he is doing a great job for us..the fans...he is a very smart man..he knows what he can and can't do but he is still doing this for us..the fans.. Let's give him and the band love...love is greater than hate... That's my opinion and I welcome yours..
@@mariovuksanovic5077 why is being honest considered negativity? If you can't tell that he can't sing like he used to anymore, you're deaf. I never said I hated him, nor did I say he can't keep touring. I'm just saying he shouldn't.
I FINALLY went to see Jethro Tull with Ian & Martin in the early 2000s. FREE show!! On Lake Michigan, USA. I'm so blessed to have witnessed the legend just feet away! One of my favorite frontmen of all-time! Thank you-thank you-thank you!!! If only I was born earlier so I could see these bands in their early stages & in their prime. in the 70s.But, I'll gladly take these moments Now!!
Ian damaged his voice long ago and really began to lose the husky singing voice he used in the glorious 70’s Stand Up, Aqualung, TAAB, SFTW, HH, Stormwatch and ok even Broadsword in ‘82.. Though it is all hindsight, To my mind Ian made several major mistakes. #1- firing arguably the best lineup the band ever had who produced all the best albums- Martin Barre, Barry Barlow, John Evans, David ( now Dee) Palmer and the deceased John Glascock. Almost any fan of Tull will agree that their best work was in the 70’s. # 2- After firing that band becoming enthralled with Eddie Dobson and all the electronic bunk-including drum machines and the like… In fact when manager Terry Ellis heard Under Wraps he was outraged and he and Ian had a falling out, because Ellis knew the band was going in the wrong direction. #3- trying to persist singing when his voice was clearly shot. He still sounded ok into the new millennium but it has been downhill ever since. # 4- Sending Martin packing ( who ironically has his own band which sounds better than the current Tull! ) Now with all of my opinions sounding negative I have to say I always thought and still do that Ian is a genius and can still write and play his flute- even the current Zealot Gene isn’t bad- until he struggles to sing. I would love a collection of instrumental numbers he is capable of composing. There is a great book in which the author talked to many many people in and around the band including Barre and Barlow and the main gist of the book is- Jethro Tull broke up in 1980 and a paler imitation has been carrying on since- think about it…… at every show what do the fans want to hear the most? Right you are almost exclusively the pieces from the 70’s. And I do admire Ian’s drive to create - that’s what made the band such a success. Again all my opinions.
Awesome, Joe Parrish ROCKS!! Ian superb on his magistral flute - what an innovative rendition of a 50-year old classic. JT's got it all.. amazing to find new vibes in the well-worn lyrics. Keep it up Ian!
My very first concert ever...Passion Play tour, Sept. 22, 1973, Cobo Arena - Detroit...$5.50....16 years old. Here I am, 65, and this chap is still killing it! A true genius....rock on, Mr. Anderson.
Ben Curti: I'm a year older than you, and as it happens my very first concert ever was the one-year earlier Thick As A Brick show Nov. 2, 1972 at the old Boston Garden. Tickets were $6.50, 5.50, 4.50, but all that we could get at a late date were the cheapest ... amazing show that blew us away. In no time at all after that Tull became my all-time fave rock band and Ian my all-time fave rock musician/performer.
@@ijustgottasay1281 Ha! Lucky you! My parents wouldn't let me go to concerts until I turned 16....one year short! Those were the rules back then....that must have been an awesome show!!
I think He is the Great composer, poet, flutist&instrumentalist, He is Genius of Progressive (Art) Rock. And he may do all that he wants with his great songs, it's very interesting for me.
they never will because the folks in the hall apparently hate Ian. they are deserving, but his arrogance has turned some people off over the years. Tull has been my favorite band for 5 decades, but even I find Ian a little off-putting. Too bad - they deserved to be first-ballot inductees. Martin sure deserves to be in there.
Actually Ian Anderson doesnt really care of the Hall of Fame, thinking he doesnt need to be there... He said in an interview that the RocknRoll Hall of Fame should be honouring Rock like real American Rock, American-inspired music. Talking about Elvis, Chuck Berry... But he knows that alot of musicians from outside of the US became musicians because of the Americana culture. So he respect the Hall of Fame. But as a British Rock Band who doesnt have the sound of American music, but a more folkloric and European sound, he things hes better out. And the boss on the board of Hall of Fame doesnt really like Jethro Tull anyway. So Ian Anderson is cool.
Let me first thank you so much for posting this video. I am a crazy Tull fan from the late 60s and as much as this is so far from the original versions of Aqualung and all band mates have changed from time to time, Mr. Ian Anderson remains one of my very favorite song writers and master musicians on the planet. Thanks again Miroslav...very cool video! Dan
One issue is Ian Anderson other is Jethro Tull . I am big and loyal Jethro Tull fan until the Christmas Album, then Ian disbanded and formed a new band which never sounded as Jethro Tull in the past, without Martin is like you lose a leg in your body .
I like the rearrangement. When a song sounds just like the album... hey I already have the album. Ian can't sing anymore but hey, he has been doing this for 55 years - cut him a break.
Great perfomance. Some people still stuck in 80's. This is JT in 22. Andersons flute is still brilliant. His voice is is still ok. Of course not anymore like in 70'. But hey... Are your writers of disrespectful comments still in the same shape tha 40 years ago? Overall i like it. Thanks for still playing ian.
I quite enjoyed that. The band sounded good as was Ian's flute playing (always a delight). Shame about the vocals but an interesting arrangement of Aqualung. I wonder when Ian wrote it, he ever thought he would still be playing it over 50 years later?
He’s was a genius. Over years . Over several albums. Over approximately 15 years. No one ever can take this away. But with this shit Ian Anderson shits himself on the legacy
Wow, Ian is really something. Saw them back in 1983, but never would have thought then that Tull would still be doing this nearly 40 years later. Great to see Anderson, a living legend perform like that today.
Never could get my friends interested in Tull back in the day. They just couldn't get past the flute. Hell, that's one of the main reasons I loved the band.
Another Great Tune ... !!! Echoe's from the Past ; present ; and Future ... Ian Anderson Rocks the flute like no other !!! Aqualung is a staple of what a real Composition sounds like ! Love this tune ✓ and Yes it Was a Hot Night in Budapest !!! .... ( and then some ✓ ) Thanks Men ! Always and Forever ✓✓ Carlito 🇺🇸 Fantastic Version 💥 ♦️
Ian's work with the flute is still stellar, his voice, not so much. He wrote the songs and if he wants to continue to play live that's his business and right.
From his 60’s beginnings, Ian has been a consummate musician, composer & fun loving performer. Even after 50yrs, he’s still driven by his pure passion/love of music. Although the band has changed members, their performance is spot-on, even at a more leisurely pace. The guitarist truly rips excellently. Few musicians ever reach his level of accomplishments🏆😎.
I was offered tickets to see Tull at the Moseley Folk Festival. I'm actually glad I decided not to go. I saw them at Nostell Priory in 1984 and they were brilliant. This is a pale shadow of what they were.
MrHistorian123: Sad to say I have to agree with you. Ian & Tull have been my all-time faves since first hearing Aqualung in 1971. I last saw them in 2014 and after that decided it was just too painful ever going to see them again and having to listen to what Ian's voice has become ... so sad.
Unfortunately I have to agree. Seen them burn up the stage with aqualung to many times to even pretend this is a good rendition. Doesn’t do the song justice. And hate for their legend to be remembered like this. I understand getting old as I’m 63. I could have handled the vocals if the arrangement wasn’t so lame and lacking in energy.
No matter how long it still sounds great, excellent Ian Anderson And all his band, his music has always been exceptional. greetings from mexico city¡¡¡¡¡¡
@@geoffreylogsdon162 I think you missed my Spinal Tap sarcasm my friend…. I was a huge Tull fan… Saw them 6 or 7 times… They were always magnificent live… But this…. This is not Tull… it’s just a sad tribute act…
@@PatThaiBangSaray Sorry, yes. You are absolutely right. I've seen Tull many times in the last 40 years....and aside from retiring, the best decision Ian has made in the late stage of his career was to have Ryan O'Donnell on the TAAB 1 and 2 tour. That was brilliantly executed. The kid could sing and with his stage training was able to inhabit the 'character' of a young Ian...especially employing a flute-like stick during his performance. And Ian sang several parts at the time as well. A brilliantly executed idea and performance. This, on the other hand, is just sad. I would have thought that Ian, of all people, would have the integrity to quit before he sounded like shit vocally. I guess not. This is just so sad. I saw Genesis on their last tour in November 2021...Phil was not at his best but was impressive enough. And he is stopping now. Ian. Stop.
Versione meravigliosa di Aqualung....l'originale è senza flauto e rimane un classico dei Jethro, ma questa versione è stupenda. Ian Anderson è artista eterno.....
It's interesting to the differences between Ian Anderson's group and Martin Barre's. It's like two sides of the same coin. Anderson is somewhat forced to have a far more folk based sound due to his voice depreciation. Whereas Barre's band leaned into the hard rock sound because they don't have a flautist. I prefer watching Barre perform but I'm glad that Ian still has the drive to get out and do shows.
@@MyVeryHappyDay Agreed. I see so many people praising Barre's vocalist, but I just don't see or hear it ... he's a far cry from Ian. I'd actually prefer Ryan O'Donnell, the dude who played Ian's young alter-ego on the 2012 Brick2 tour.
@@ijustgottasay1281 - Right. And I am not even comparing him to Ian of yesterday or today. Martin needs a better vocalist. Those women he uses on occasion are wonderful! I am hoping that Joe gets more vocal chances in the future. He is good!
seen Jethro tull many times since the 70s in just about every incarnation of the band sat on stage with them when they played in Hawaii ,, even named my son Ian ,, played gigs with Glenn Cornick more then once ,, but this to me almost felt and sounded like a rehearsal ,, a bit sad really
he has the integrity not to lip sink or use autotune like so many younger peformers. youve got to respect that, and yes, he's still hitting the notes as someone in these comments mentioned. Too many bands give us prerecorded crap on stage. I'll always prefer the real deal.
Everything is smaller and thinner without Martin! I remember Ian saying in an interview many decades ago that in 40 years if he wasn't filling venues anymore he would be playing to the question outside because he was at his core...a MUSICIAN ,I thought it hyperbole at the time, Be darned if he wasn't speaking the truth.
Yes. Time to hang up his flute. I’ve also seen him live three times. And the last time was like. Mmmmm sorry. It’s over. But hey. I loved all the years you gave me beautiful music !!!!!
Ian plays stellar flute, but he has to make the right decision and recruit a proper singer, it would make the whole thing much more enjoyable for the paying audience and may even generate new fans. As now, it's only for the nostalgic elderly.
He did shows with a singer some time ago. You know he survived thrombosis years ago and that he has lungs issues which probably hamper his singing. He is still this great flutist and acoustic guitar player., but no longer the great original singer he used to be with his unique variations. Sad that when he dissolved Tull he split with the great Martin Barre, who ironically is touring currently with his band for the ´ 50 years Aqualung anniversary ‘ … Martin is such a great guitarist and person.
Saw them for the first time in 1977, and I still give everything from This Was to Dot Com a spin, but I've not the time of day for anything he's done since. I track bounced through that Zealot Gene thing. Nothing JT about it any way at all. It's not just the totally disintegrated vocals; it's also the over pronunciation of every word in the lyrics. It's got to the point where it sounds like Prince Charles trying to sing. For me, Jethro Tull ended at Dot Com. He's still a top musician, but that's not enough. Putting such a name as Jethro Tull on that album was a great legacy killer.
J'ai adoré ce morceau quand il est sorti en 1971 ! le son, les arrangements! tout était en place! c’était brute mais quelle beauté ! sur cette version il ne reste rien ! c'est audible mais on ne retrouve pas Jethro tull
For a good laugh (or cry), check out the people who ARE in the HOF. Such a cruel joke that Tull isn't, but we know the story. Having said that, I'm lucky to remember the early years. To me, Jethro Tull died by the early 80s. Now it's just Ian and his latest hired guns. 70s Tull is in my top three bands of all time.
Totally agree. Musicians behind seem bored...this is not Tull. He should have quit long time ago when he lost his voice, and what he s doing now gives a poor image of one of the greatest band of all times...
Молодчина Ian! Сравниваю с выступлением на AVO Session Basel 2015... да, постарел маэстро... Очень жаль, что нет рядом Martin Barre... А эта длинная версия всё же больше подходит для исполнения в сопровождении симфонического оркестра со всей палитрой не электронных инструментов и более широкой аранжировкой.
Ian lost his voice decades ago- it has been painful watching him try to sing for a long time. ( it just keeps getting worse) Tull always one of my favourite bands especially in the 70’s. His two greatest mistakes- firing the best lineup JT ever had- Barre, Barlow, Palmer, Evans, poor Glascock died. This was the band that produced SFTW, HH, and Stormwatch. Second mistake- trying to keep singing- he can still write and play the flute but the attempt at singing should stop.
100% correct. When the voice no longer works there is no point in attempting to sing. Very poor rendition of this great song. Tull were my favourite band mid 70’s but this incarnation sounds stale with no life to it. Wish I hadn’t heard it….wish I could un-hear it.
He used a minstrel singer in the Homo Eraticus concert that sounded great. Ian limited his singing a bit and that concert was great. Still 100% on flute. Rearranging a song to fit the voice isn’t a great idea. This rendition of Tull sounds watered down. But every bit entertaining.
I not agree Dan, I think the opposite (with all respect). I fell happy and enjoy to see at this great musician who obviously is not a teenager, but as we said in México, he´s like the good wines and keep the essence of his talent. I really like listen a man that who is still making that he enjoy to make in his life until the heart keeps beating.
Wow Ian as beautiful as ever S.A., Tx. Loves him too...♥️🎼♥️🎼♥️🎼🤠🏜🥑🚲🎣i was listening to my Heavy Horses album last night as the yankees kicked the red sox arses last night 14-1 i think rightjuly 16, 2022, the album sounded better than ever,,,🎼🎼🎼
The entire Aqualung album is a timeless classic. Ian has always led his band of musical merry-men to new heights of brilliance. May Jethro Tull continue for years to come.
Love Ian, I saw Tull in the seventies, then saw him again in 2013. In 2013 he was still doing the leg up. Balance gets harder as you age!
+great, legendary band ……ian’s voice showing his age …..hey hes rocking on a stage at his age ….hats off……they should be in the rock n roll hall of fame
His voice may not be the same, but I could listen to that Flute forever.
Well yes, perhaps he should make an instrumental album because he certainly can’t sing anymore, utterly embarrassing
Utterly embarrassing??? What iconic hits do you have from your stellar career…..FKN 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
51 years ago I got into 4 groups. Tull, Zappa, Yes, Gentle Giant. How'd I do folks?
There are two more that weren't born yet but over the years I've found them. Neal Morse and Arjen Lucassen.
Oh hell yeah I've been listening to Ian Anderson since 1969 when they started tull this is just another feather in his extremely large Indian hat love this guy always did always will one of my favorite bands and absolutely one of my favorite songwriters and musicians of all time love you Ian this is from you comrades in the United States God bless and stay safe my friend we need you here 👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲✌️
Time goes on, getting older every day, all of us. Even the good and great Ian Anderson.
I love to see his work continue. We all have peaks and his was unsurpassed, an absolute genius that I can never forget in the one live performance I saw.
The Keith Emerson on the flute!
I really really really miss Martin Barre ...not the same without him
Yes, probably last real best concert was Montreux 2003
Martin Barre's solos are so distinctive and memorable, I can still sing along with them 50 years later
I also loved Glen Cornick.
After watching this video, Martin Barre could not save this song. This isn't Jethro Tull from the early 70s when they were my absolute favorite band. Anderson can't sing anymore. This video was hard to watch.
@@paulinwoburn9680 extremely hard to watch
One of my favorite bands ever. As long as Ian will keep playing I will keep going to their concerts. I deeply love their music.
♥️🎼🤠🎼🍉🍸🇺🇸🌹🎣🌎🏜⚾️
From S.A., Tx. saw him many times here & Germany, Berlin...Bursting out Tour ...i have over 12 of his albums saw the " A" show at hemisphere arena
Look.
I was 30 feet from him and the speakers.
He hit every single note and yes with less sustain but in key and no mistakes AND he controlled the echoes at the same time whilst he performed some kind of Keltic style moves. I’ve waited more than 50 years to see Ian’s band but, we’ll, life and working and kids and women and stuff.
One day I realized I had been the Locomotive train .
I was it & it was me NO STOPPING IT.
maybe you too
in someway.
It was a tuff trek getting to the show.
2.5 tanks of gazaline
A place to stay, our little dog had to be taken care of. Our 6 cats had to have lots of food water and love too.
Made arrangements and waited.
We were not let down. Ian and the band were superb.
I’m a musician too.
All my life but I couldn’t do that performance at my age now, maybe 30 years ago.
I’m back home now. 4 days of travel and all that road food stuff.
To be blunt, was it worth it?
Did I see parts of the show on my computer?…ye s s s.
I’m spent.
SHE’S wiped out 2.
And at work today.
But we talked it over and…
Yes, it was SOOoo worth it!
An incredible performance by Ian and the incredible band.
Spot on.
Oh, Ian Anderson has become a bit of a business man. And why not?
He better have by now.
Also, a bit fatherly.
Lots of verbal directions and most of all, absolutely devoted to the music and
Me, and all of us in the audience… and ME
HELL YES there were tears.
AND DAMN if there was some SNOT 2.
But I waited some 50 years and…
Well…
It showed up!
Right on time…
All my love brothers and sisters.
Peace be with you.
MrJess
You had to live finally that experience and I’m happy you enjoyed it. Jethro Tull is a legendary band. Saw them just once in 1984 but I have listened to them all my life.
For the haters out there. I'd like to see you be that energetic in your 70s. I wish they'd come to Australia, I'd definitely go see them
Not haters, just know when someone is done. Neil Peart of Rush knew when to call it quits in 2013 when he was finding it harder and harder to play at his level. His attitude was if he couldn't play at his level, he won't do it at all. Geddy Lee, the singer should have done that back in the early 2000s. He could not sing his songs anymore, and it was embarrassing to watch. This also was embarrassing to watch. There comes a time when, like it or not, it's time to retire.
@@patrigilligan2112 Neil Peart had a terminal illness though, which is very different.
@@brandon1351 He had psoriatic arthritis and chronic tendonitis long before he was diagnosed with cancer, so it's not different at all.
@@patrigilligan2112
Well said..they are haters...just move on and keep your negativity to yourself...people still like Ian and that is why he is out there still going strong....
Live and let live...he is doing a great job for us..the fans...he is a very smart man..he knows what he can and can't do but he is still doing this for us..the fans..
Let's give him and the band love...love is greater than hate...
That's my opinion and I welcome yours..
@@mariovuksanovic5077 why is being honest considered negativity? If you can't tell that he can't sing like he used to anymore, you're deaf. I never said I hated him, nor did I say he can't keep touring. I'm just saying he shouldn't.
❤❤❤❤ Love him my Uncle Ian we all grow and get older but he still has it. Love you Sir Ian Anderson😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
I FINALLY went to see Jethro Tull with Ian & Martin in the early 2000s. FREE show!! On Lake Michigan, USA. I'm so blessed to have witnessed the legend just feet away! One of my favorite frontmen of all-time! Thank you-thank you-thank you!!! If only I was born earlier so I could see these bands in their early stages & in their prime. in the 70s.But, I'll gladly take these moments Now!!
mito miti tu che suoni il flauto sei una gioia per EMANUELE MIO FIGLIO grazie assai
I've seen Jethro Tull live many times from the late 70's to 2019, it really saddens me that his vocals are showing our age.
You're right about that.
It was the fucking smoking pipe who ruined his voice though when singing relaxed in the studio, you can see there is no such fatigue.
He is great on the last album!!!
Ian damaged his voice long ago and really began to lose the husky singing voice he used in the glorious 70’s Stand Up, Aqualung, TAAB, SFTW, HH, Stormwatch and ok even Broadsword in ‘82.. Though it is all hindsight, To my mind Ian made several major mistakes. #1- firing arguably the best lineup the band ever had who produced all the best albums- Martin Barre, Barry Barlow, John Evans, David ( now Dee) Palmer and the deceased John Glascock. Almost any fan of Tull will agree that their best work was in the 70’s. # 2- After firing that band becoming enthralled with Eddie Dobson and
all the electronic bunk-including drum machines and the like… In fact when manager Terry Ellis heard Under Wraps he was outraged and he and Ian had a falling out, because Ellis knew the band was going in the wrong direction. #3- trying to persist singing when his voice was clearly shot. He still sounded ok into the new millennium but it has been downhill ever since. # 4- Sending Martin packing ( who ironically has his own band which sounds better than the current Tull! ) Now with all of my opinions sounding negative I have to say I always thought and still do that Ian is a genius and can still write and play his flute- even the current Zealot Gene isn’t bad- until he struggles to sing. I would love a collection of instrumental numbers he is capable of composing. There is a great book in which the author talked to many many people in and around the band including Barre and Barlow and the main gist of the book is- Jethro Tull broke up in 1980 and a paler imitation has been carrying on since- think about it…… at every show what do the fans want to hear the most? Right you are almost exclusively the pieces from the 70’s. And I do admire Ian’s drive to create - that’s what made the band such a success. Again all my opinions.
Way better than Vince meal
Instead of going on the Jethro Tull sobriquet,perhaps Ian should call it the Ian Anderson Project to keep the critics at bay..
Thank you very much Maestro!
Awesome, Joe Parrish ROCKS!! Ian superb on his magistral flute - what an innovative rendition of a 50-year old classic. JT's got it all.. amazing to find new vibes in the well-worn lyrics. Keep it up Ian!
My very first concert ever...Passion Play tour, Sept. 22, 1973, Cobo Arena - Detroit...$5.50....16 years old. Here I am, 65, and this chap is still killing it! A true genius....rock on, Mr. Anderson.
Ben Curti: I'm a year older than you, and as it happens my very first concert ever was the one-year earlier Thick As A Brick show Nov. 2, 1972 at the old Boston Garden. Tickets were $6.50, 5.50, 4.50, but all that we could get at a late date were the cheapest ... amazing show that blew us away. In no time at all after that Tull became my all-time fave rock band and Ian my all-time fave rock musician/performer.
@@ijustgottasay1281 Ha! Lucky you! My parents wouldn't let me go to concerts until I turned 16....one year short! Those were the rules back then....that must have been an awesome show!!
I think He is the Great composer, poet, flutist&instrumentalist, He is Genius of Progressive (Art) Rock.
And he may do all that he wants with his great songs, it's very interesting for me.
One of the greatest bands of all time.... still not in HoF😥
they never will because the folks in the hall apparently hate Ian. they are deserving, but his arrogance has turned some people off over the years. Tull has been my favorite band for 5 decades, but even I find Ian a little off-putting. Too bad - they deserved to be first-ballot inductees. Martin sure deserves to be in there.
Actually Ian Anderson doesnt really care of the Hall of Fame, thinking he doesnt need to be there... He said in an interview that the RocknRoll Hall of Fame should be honouring Rock like real American Rock, American-inspired music. Talking about Elvis, Chuck Berry... But he knows that alot of musicians from outside of the US became musicians because of the Americana culture. So he respect the Hall of Fame. But as a British Rock Band who doesnt have the sound of American music, but a more folkloric and European sound, he things hes better out. And the boss on the board of Hall of Fame doesnt really like Jethro Tull anyway. So Ian Anderson is cool.
Gunner Blaskey, they want to put justin bieber, lady gaga and billie eilish in the HOF first though.
Used to annoy me too. The more the HoF adds terrible bands the less important Tull being in the HoF is. Now I don't care at all.
they should be
Let me first thank you so much for posting this video. I am a crazy Tull fan from the late 60s and as much as this is so far from the original versions of Aqualung and all band mates have changed from time to time, Mr. Ian Anderson remains one of my very favorite song writers and master musicians on the planet. Thanks again Miroslav...very cool video! Dan
Aqua-diddy. At a guess first done that way about 20 years ago.
@@Ash1955 I think it was first done on the Roots to Branches tour, 1995!
@@alexbrands5653 Maybe. All I know for sure is I've heard it many times live this way! Mostly at the UK Christmas concerts I go to every year.
Your welcome, Dan.
Rock sinfonivo
Velvet voice still gives me chills…. Nobody owns the flute better
He sounds horrible!!!
Keep on going Ian..your loyal fans will always support you!!!
One issue is Ian Anderson other is Jethro Tull . I am big and loyal Jethro Tull fan until the Christmas Album, then Ian disbanded and formed a new band which never sounded as Jethro Tull in the past, without Martin is like you lose a leg in your body .
I like the rearrangement. When a song sounds just like the album... hey I already have the album. Ian can't sing anymore but hey, he has been doing this for 55 years - cut him a break.
Amazing timeless classic.
I bought Aqualung Album Way...Back as a young man..16 and Still love it today. Ian Anderson still playing & singing like it was yesterday.
In an interview I heard the story behind the flute, it was too cool
Great perfomance. Some people still stuck in 80's. This is JT in 22. Andersons flute is still brilliant. His voice is is still ok. Of course not anymore like in 70'. But hey... Are your writers of disrespectful comments still in the same shape tha 40 years ago? Overall i like it. Thanks for still playing ian.
Incredible flute playing.
I quite enjoyed that. The band sounded good as was Ian's flute playing (always a delight). Shame about the vocals but an interesting arrangement of Aqualung. I wonder when Ian wrote it, he ever thought he would still be playing it over 50 years later?
Ian Anderson's musicianship on flute and guitar is simply amazing.
He’s was a genius. Over years . Over several albums. Over approximately 15 years.
No one ever can take this away.
But with this shit Ian Anderson shits himself on the legacy
You.are right, but he's almost 80 yo and still amazing. It is a privilege to have him play his amazing music.
They are a great concert act, I saw them plenty of times.
Wow, Ian is really something. Saw them back in 1983, but never would have thought then that Tull would still be doing this nearly 40 years later. Great to see Anderson, a living legend perform like that today.
saw Tull and Ian in 77, it was an event
That man was about 75 at the date of this concert! More power to the wonderful, creative Ian Anderson.
Great band, timeless songs
Never could get my friends interested in Tull back in the day. They just couldn't get past the flute. Hell, that's one of the main reasons I loved the band.
Another Great Tune ... !!! Echoe's from the Past ; present ; and Future ... Ian Anderson Rocks the flute like no other !!! Aqualung is a staple of what a real Composition sounds like ! Love this tune ✓ and Yes it Was a Hot Night in Budapest !!! .... ( and then some ✓ ) Thanks Men !
Always and Forever ✓✓ Carlito
🇺🇸 Fantastic Version 💥 ♦️
Ian's work with the flute is still stellar, his voice, not so much. He wrote the songs and if he wants to continue to play live that's his business and right.
He's great, but needs a younger singer doing the vocals
I still saw till the end...🇮🇹
Ian my respect
This will be around for many generations
Legend still has it
Grandioso grupo jethro tull
Grace Slick said it best, “all rock and rollers over the age of 50 look stupid and should retire,…” ALL OF THEM!!!
It was a new day yesterday, but it's an old day now......
From his 60’s beginnings, Ian has been a consummate musician, composer & fun loving performer. Even after 50yrs, he’s still driven by his pure passion/love of music. Although the band has changed members, their performance is spot-on, even at a more leisurely pace. The guitarist truly rips excellently. Few musicians ever reach his level of accomplishments🏆😎.
Nice upload and good to hear a different arrangement as it helps to take some of the strain off Ian's voice.
I was thinking the same thing!! TWO Positives!!!
Amazing!!!
Шикардос!!!супер фолк!!!респект!!!и по новому обигранно!!!зачёт!!!😘😍😍😍
Cool arrangement! I know Ian’s voice is shot, but it still rocks! 🤘🤘
Som poderoso de uma banda legendária! Baixo mandando ver !para sempre presente!
I was offered tickets to see Tull at the Moseley Folk Festival. I'm actually glad I decided not to go. I saw them at Nostell Priory in 1984 and they were brilliant. This is a pale shadow of what they were.
MrHistorian123: Sad to say I have to agree with you. Ian & Tull have been my all-time faves since first hearing Aqualung in 1971. I last saw them in 2014 and after that decided it was just too painful ever going to see them again and having to listen to what Ian's voice has become ... so sad.
Unfortunately I have to agree. Seen them burn up the stage with aqualung to many times to even pretend this is a good rendition. Doesn’t do the song justice. And hate for their legend to be remembered like this.
I understand getting old as I’m 63. I could have handled the vocals if the arrangement wasn’t so lame and lacking in energy.
Going to see Martin Barre’s band on Thursday July 21 with Clive Bunker..
As social commentary, this has been and is right on . Hits the nail squarely.
No matter how long it still sounds great, excellent Ian Anderson And all his band, his music has always been exceptional. greetings from mexico city¡¡¡¡¡¡
The '90's band played this *so* much better.
Seen him on stage in FLA, long time ago....still sound good !
Seems like he has the desire to sing those notes but his voice has abandoned him.
True
IM A BIG FAN OF PRAGMATIC GENII.
Yet bro can still blow hard
"l told them the marquee was supposed to read 'Puppet Show' *then* 'Jethro Tull'."
Is this a joke ?????
Me? No. Them? Yes.
@@geoffreylogsdon162 I think you missed my Spinal Tap sarcasm my friend….
I was a huge Tull fan… Saw them 6 or 7 times… They were always magnificent live… But this…. This is not Tull… it’s just a sad tribute act…
@@PatThaiBangSaray Sorry, yes. You are absolutely right. I've seen Tull many times in the last 40 years....and aside from retiring, the best decision Ian has made in the late stage of his career was to have Ryan O'Donnell on the TAAB 1 and 2 tour. That was brilliantly executed. The kid could sing and with his stage training was able to inhabit the 'character' of a young Ian...especially employing a flute-like stick during his performance. And Ian sang several parts at the time as well.
A brilliantly executed idea and performance.
This, on the other hand, is just sad. I would have thought that Ian, of all people, would have the integrity to quit before he sounded like shit vocally. I guess not.
This is just so sad. I saw Genesis on their last tour in November 2021...Phil was not at his best but was impressive enough. And he is stopping now.
Ian. Stop.
Love the jamming. Go for it! 21st century Tull! Their use of the middle part of Aqualung to bookend the solos is great.
Versione meravigliosa di Aqualung....l'originale è senza flauto e rimane un classico dei Jethro, ma questa versione è stupenda. Ian Anderson è artista eterno.....
It's interesting to the differences between Ian Anderson's group and Martin Barre's. It's like two sides of the same coin. Anderson is somewhat forced to have a far more folk based sound due to his voice depreciation. Whereas Barre's band leaned into the hard rock sound because they don't have a flautist. I prefer watching Barre perform but I'm glad that Ian still has the drive to get out and do shows.
Nor does Barre have a good singer. Very mediocre and zero stage presence.
@@MyVeryHappyDay Agreed. I see so many people praising Barre's vocalist, but I just don't see or hear it ... he's a far cry from Ian. I'd actually prefer Ryan O'Donnell, the dude who played Ian's young alter-ego on the 2012 Brick2 tour.
@@ijustgottasay1281 - Right. And I am not even comparing him to Ian of yesterday or today. Martin needs a better vocalist. Those women he uses on occasion are wonderful!
I am hoping that Joe gets more vocal chances in the future. He is good!
seen Jethro tull many times since the 70s in just about every incarnation of the band sat on stage with them when they played in Hawaii ,, even named my son Ian ,, played gigs with Glenn Cornick more then once ,, but this to me almost felt and sounded like a rehearsal ,, a bit sad really
Having seen the Aqualung, TAAB, Passion Play, Songs and Heavy Horses tours this is sad.
I can just listen to the instrumental. Great flutist.
Ian stands on two legs now when playing the flute?
Legendary band.
its magic will remain forever
Excellent rendition of Aqualung..Been a fan of Ian since 71 and have seen many of his concerts with Jethro Tull and his band
he has the integrity not to lip sink or use autotune like so many younger peformers. youve got to respect that, and yes, he's still hitting the notes as someone in these comments mentioned. Too many bands give us prerecorded crap on stage. I'll always prefer the real deal.
Everything is smaller and thinner without Martin!
I remember Ian saying in an interview many decades ago that in 40 years if he wasn't filling venues anymore he would be playing to the question outside because he was at his core...a MUSICIAN ,I thought it hyperbole at the time, Be darned if he wasn't speaking the truth.
Thank you!!! ❤️
How did you capture the audio? It’s excellent!
He can still play flute.
Ian Anderson, de los mejores músicos e intérpretes del Rock progresivo.
Saludos!!!
Ian remains the best composer, arranger and producer ever and his band comprises top class instrumentalists, Martin is world's greatest guitarist
Magnifico
Einer der unsterblichen Songs von Jethro Tull
Yes. Time to hang up his flute. I’ve also seen him live three times. And the last time was like. Mmmmm sorry. It’s over. But hey. I loved all the years you gave me beautiful music !!!!!
Good to them having fun with it.
Ian plays stellar flute, but he has to make the right decision and recruit a proper singer, it would make the whole thing much more enjoyable for the paying audience and may even generate new fans. As now, it's only for the nostalgic elderly.
He did shows with a singer some time ago. You know he survived thrombosis years ago and that he has lungs issues which probably hamper his singing. He is still this great flutist and acoustic guitar player., but no longer the great original singer he used to be with his unique variations. Sad that when he dissolved Tull he split with the great Martin Barre, who ironically is touring currently with his band for the ´ 50 years Aqualung anniversary ‘ … Martin is such a great guitarist and person.
Saw them for the first time in 1977, and I still give everything from This Was to Dot Com a spin, but I've not the time of day for anything he's done since. I track bounced through that Zealot Gene thing. Nothing JT about it any way at all. It's not just the totally disintegrated vocals; it's also the over pronunciation of every word in the lyrics. It's got to the point where it sounds like Prince Charles trying to sing. For me, Jethro Tull ended at Dot Com. He's still a top musician, but that's not enough. Putting such a name as Jethro Tull on that album was a great legacy killer.
I thought his approach for the TAB2 tour was wise.
Sound great
You've got it still, Ian.
The magic is there.🎉😂
J'ai adoré ce morceau quand il est sorti en 1971 ! le son, les arrangements! tout était en place! c’était brute mais quelle beauté ! sur cette version il ne reste rien ! c'est audible mais on ne retrouve pas Jethro tull
For a good laugh (or cry), check out the people who ARE in the HOF. Such a cruel joke that Tull isn't, but we know the story. Having said that, I'm lucky to remember the early years. To me, Jethro Tull died by the early 80s. Now it's just Ian and his latest hired guns. 70s Tull is in my top three bands of all time.
This isn’t Tull anymore. I’m sorry but to me this is Ian playing with a few guest or studio musicians.
Totally agree. Musicians behind seem bored...this is not Tull. He should have quit long time ago when he lost his voice, and what he s doing now gives a poor image of one of the greatest band of all times...
Шоу потускнело. Все же возраст бере свое, но рад что они выступают как есть.
His voice is completely gone. Kind of normal after what he did for all those fantastic years!
Good old Ian should consider recruiting his former assistant to take over the high notes...would be a clever investment
What was that guys name agan? He was amazing!
@@billrootes-composersongwri5552 It was Ryan O’Donnell.
Молодчина Ian! Сравниваю с выступлением на AVO Session Basel 2015... да, постарел маэстро... Очень жаль, что нет рядом Martin Barre... А эта длинная версия всё же больше подходит для исполнения в сопровождении симфонического оркестра со всей палитрой не электронных инструментов и более широкой аранжировкой.
Ian lost his voice decades ago- it has been painful watching him try to sing for a long time. ( it just keeps getting worse) Tull always one of my favourite bands especially in the 70’s. His two greatest mistakes- firing the best lineup JT ever had- Barre, Barlow, Palmer, Evans, poor Glascock died. This was the band that produced SFTW, HH, and Stormwatch. Second mistake- trying to keep singing- he can still write and play the flute but the attempt at singing should stop.
Unfortunately, I couldn't agree more...I'm glad I saw him in the early '70's (The Passion Play, War Child/Minstrel and Songs From The Woods tours)
absolutely agree. legacy, it takes a second to fuck it up and his second was 20 years ago. SAD
100% correct. When the voice no longer works there is no point in attempting to sing. Very poor rendition of this great song. Tull were my favourite band mid 70’s but this incarnation sounds stale with no life to it. Wish I hadn’t heard it….wish I could un-hear it.
He used a minstrel singer in the Homo Eraticus concert that sounded great. Ian limited his singing a bit and that concert was great. Still 100% on flute. Rearranging a song to fit the voice isn’t a great idea. This rendition of Tull sounds watered down. But every bit entertaining.
La voz ya no acompaña Ian, pero la música sigue siendo la misma!... genial
Wtf!?!?!? I seen Tull 4 times from 1983 to 89. That’s not Tull, that’s what’s left of Ian trying to do Tull lol…
This is Tull all the way. Ian keeping it real. Great band behind him as well. Just quiet guys playing the great music.
Ian Anderson, please never die.
I not agree Dan, I think the opposite (with all respect). I fell happy and enjoy to see at this great musician who obviously is not a teenager, but as we said in México, he´s like the good wines and keep the essence of his talent. I really like listen a man that who is still making that he enjoy to make in his life until the heart keeps beating.
Wish they would come to Toronto
Wow Ian as beautiful as ever S.A., Tx. Loves him too...♥️🎼♥️🎼♥️🎼🤠🏜🥑🚲🎣i was listening to my Heavy Horses album last night as the yankees kicked the red sox arses last night 14-1 i think rightjuly 16, 2022, the album sounded better than ever,,,🎼🎼🎼
O inesgotável Ian Anderson!
Is there any footage of JT with Mick Abrahams?