My first concert I was 13, 1971, Jethro Tull, the Aqualung tour. Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, next on your own listen to “Thick as a Brick” the whole album.
Part of the beauty of the music of the 60's/70's is that groups worked at NOT sounding like anyone else, and not always sounding like themselves but still be identifiable. Tull: acoustic, rock, jazz, traditional, prog and yet always Tull.
He's also the reason that my younger son is named Ian. Somehow, I think some of that manic energy transferred with the name, 'cause my son is a high school teacher that has that sort of passion and energy for the students he teaches. Yes, Ian Anderson is something special. You've probably already been told that one day he stopped in a pawn shop on his way to rehearse with the rest of the band, and bought a flute that he found there. He had no training on flute, he just figured it out and taught himself, and his flute voice turned out to be as unique as his singing voice. It was years later that someone finally showed him the proper way to use the pinky on his right hand.
You're right there is no one else who sounds like Jethro Tull. Great musicians and wonderful lyrics. I saw them right after Aqualung was released and they rocked.
Watching you overflowing with joy listening to Tull reminds me of so many times seeing Tull in concert where I would break out in laughter because I was so overjoyed that they were delivering another stellar performance! Would usually happen during Thick as a Brick, but My God is another seminal moment during a show
Great, thanks for doing the studio version. You should have done the studio version first then the live version. That's how we did it when we were younger and we bought these album.
Saw your cross eyed mary reactiion and commented... This is another song where martin Barres guitar is filthy nasty live.. sitting in 20,000 seat msg nyc, you know it's coming as Ian plays acoustic and then you get blown out of your seat when barre plays that first lick. Truly awesome. Ok so now you had your introduction to Tull.... Its time to dive into the deep end with their next album. One song 40+ minutes long. I'm not going to say anymore, just put aside an hour and experience one of prog rocks all time masterpieces, Thick as a Brick.
You can’t miss with early 70’s Tull ! Back in those days they really blew my mind, as their style was so unique and how Ian took on weighty subjects like religion. More than a couple of decades later I picked up a used CD and found out they sounded more settled down, but were still on fire ! My favorite tune off “Roots to Branches” (‘95) is a really cool storytelling song, “Another Harry’s Bar”. Nice song to hear what they sound like in their middle age years.
Shoutout to you for reacting to the studio recording. (haven’t seen anyone else do it) IMO it’s the best composition on the album, along with the two shortest tracks. Still have the original vinyl. Try next the entire studio album called “Minstrel In The Gallery.” A beautifully arranged and written concept album. Btw, Tull not in the R&R Hall of Fame! 🙄
One of the great wrong's in the rock world is that Jethro Tull is not in the hall of fame. I've wondered if their jab at the Catholic Church with this song is a contributing factor.
Jon and Ian Anderson are both in a league by themselves. Undeniable and vast geniuses that soar above the quotidian and rank misdemeanors that pass as musicmaking too often today.
The band that's most like Jethro Tull to me is, believe it or not, Groundation (a prog Reggae band). They're the only other band I've listened to that create those magic moments within the song that're a result of the progressive layering of the music. They replace the flute with various horn instruments, and they incorporate Syd Barrett's original idea (when he left Pink Floyd) that they should add two female background singers (to my knowledge, a first for progressive music).
GO ON THE TULL RIDE FOR SURE!!! 😊IT'S WHAT YOU WOULD CALL SOME OF THE VERYYYYYYY BEST IN PROG ROCK! 💯 😊 YOU'RE TALKIN : TULL, KANSAS, RUSH, GENESIS, AND SEVERAL OTHER GREAT PROGGY ROCK BANDS SO. 👍
Nice reaction as always. So unique is how you describe Gentle Giant the intro song should be On Reflection live is available. Oh and I saw Tull twice and Gentle Giant 4 times. 🙏🍁
Love the live versions but I'm a big fan of the albums as a first listen, especially with the re-mastered versions we now have. We first heard the music down at the local record store, in a little booth with all your mates crowding round - couldn't wait to pay and get home with the pristine vinyl - long gone days but the music stays the same..
If you happen upon an original vinyl of Aqualung, open it up and read the rewrite of the Bible inside, and don't be offended. Questioning our institutions is an absolutely necessary part of a young persons journey to understand their world and improve it.
I would pick this song over Stairway to Heaven to top my play list any day. I'm not saying which song is better, I've just always preferred Tull over Zeppelin. ✌️
ALWAYS ALWAYS THE ORIGINAL STUDIO RECORDING MASTERPIECE FIRST LIVE HAS NO NUANCE ITS FOR ARENA SOUND THIS IS NOT! ALWAYS STUDIO ORIGINAL THAT GOT THE FAME IN THE FIRST PLACE=FIRST!
My first concert I was 13, 1971, Jethro Tull, the Aqualung tour. Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, next on your own listen to “Thick as a Brick” the whole album.
Part of the beauty of the music of the 60's/70's is that groups worked at NOT sounding like anyone else, and not always sounding like themselves but still be identifiable. Tull: acoustic, rock, jazz, traditional, prog and yet always Tull.
PREACH!
Great Song, Great Reaction.
He's also the reason that my younger son is named Ian. Somehow, I think some of that manic energy transferred with the name, 'cause my son is a high school teacher that has that sort of passion and energy for the students he teaches. Yes, Ian Anderson is something special. You've probably already been told that one day he stopped in a pawn shop on his way to rehearse with the rest of the band, and bought a flute that he found there. He had no training on flute, he just figured it out and taught himself, and his flute voice turned out to be as unique as his singing voice. It was years later that someone finally showed him the proper way to use the pinky on his right hand.
My God has always been my favorite Tull song for the music AND lyrics. I love those lyrics!
You're right there is no one else who sounds like Jethro Tull. Great musicians and wonderful lyrics. I saw them right after Aqualung was released and they rocked.
Watching you overflowing with joy listening to Tull reminds me of so many times seeing Tull in concert where I would break out in laughter because I was so overjoyed that they were delivering another stellar performance! Would usually happen during Thick as a Brick, but My God is another seminal moment during a show
A timeless, brilliant, musical and lyrical declaration of contempt directed poignantly at the absurdity of organised religion!
Oh yes. One of the best Tull tracks. Love your reaction man. Keep going. Thick, Passion, Stormwatch…..
Great, thanks for doing the studio version. You should have done the studio version first then the live version. That's how we did it when we were younger and we bought these album.
Martin Barre and all the rest of the band are great musicians too. He is a very underrated guitarist but an important part of Jethro Tull's sound.
Saw your cross eyed mary reactiion and commented... This is another song where martin Barres guitar is filthy nasty live.. sitting in 20,000 seat msg nyc, you know it's coming as Ian plays acoustic and then you get blown out of your seat when barre plays that first lick. Truly awesome.
Ok so now you had your introduction to Tull.... Its time to dive into the deep end with their next album. One song 40+ minutes long. I'm not going to say anymore, just put aside an hour and experience one of prog rocks all time masterpieces, Thick as a Brick.
You can’t miss with early 70’s Tull ! Back in those days they really blew my mind, as their style was so unique and how Ian took on weighty subjects like religion. More than a couple of decades later I picked up a used CD and found out they sounded more settled down, but were still on fire ! My favorite tune off “Roots to Branches” (‘95) is a really cool storytelling song, “Another Harry’s Bar”. Nice song to hear what they sound like in their middle age years.
Take Tull and all the rest of the insane talent that reigned the 70s, and you can see how today's stuff(not all) pales.
Shoutout to you for reacting to the studio recording. (haven’t seen anyone else do it) IMO it’s the best composition on the album, along with the two shortest tracks. Still have the original vinyl. Try next the entire studio album called “Minstrel In The Gallery.” A beautifully arranged and written concept album. Btw, Tull not in the R&R Hall of Fame! 🙄
One of the great wrong's in the rock world is that Jethro Tull is not in the hall of fame. I've wondered if their jab at the Catholic Church with this song is a contributing factor.
All organized religion. Funny thing is, Ian does concerts to support old churches
Jon and Ian Anderson are both in a league by themselves. Undeniable and vast geniuses that soar above the quotidian and rank misdemeanors that pass as musicmaking too often today.
Now listen to the next cut on the album "Hymn 43" . I love both versions of My God, live and studio.
My favorite lyrics on the album.
The band that's most like Jethro Tull to me is, believe it or not, Groundation (a prog Reggae band). They're the only other band I've listened to that create those magic moments within the song that're a result of the progressive layering of the music. They replace the flute with various horn instruments, and they incorporate Syd Barrett's original idea (when he left Pink Floyd) that they should add two female background singers (to my knowledge, a first for progressive music).
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥
GO ON THE TULL RIDE FOR SURE!!! 😊IT'S WHAT YOU WOULD CALL SOME OF THE VERYYYYYYY BEST IN PROG ROCK! 💯 😊 YOU'RE TALKIN : TULL, KANSAS, RUSH, GENESIS, AND SEVERAL OTHER GREAT PROGGY ROCK BANDS SO. 👍
Great song...
Fantastic…. Best second side.
Now Hymn 43…
You need to see Jethro Tull:Fat Man (11-15-1983) it’s a live jam only 5 minutes or so but so good
All of the brilliant acoustic guitar work in JT is also Ian Anderson. He does not get enough recognition as a guitarist, IMHO.
Nice reaction as always. So unique is how you describe Gentle Giant the intro song should be On Reflection live is available. Oh and I saw Tull twice and Gentle Giant 4 times. 🙏🍁
Don’t think you dud Locomotive Breath yet off this album. A MUST!
Love the live versions but I'm a big fan of the albums as a first listen, especially with the re-mastered versions we now have. We first heard the music down at the local record store, in a little booth with all your mates crowding round - couldn't wait to pay and get home with the pristine vinyl - long gone days but the music stays the same..
the bloody Church of England, in chains of history
Wind Up has to follow My God
LOL. I had that album.....on 8 track.
If you happen upon an original vinyl of Aqualung, open it up and read the rewrite of the Bible inside, and don't be offended. Questioning our institutions is an absolutely necessary part of a young persons journey to understand their world and improve it.
I would pick this song over Stairway to Heaven to top my play list any day. I'm not saying which song is better, I've just always preferred Tull over Zeppelin. ✌️
MUSICAL EAR CANDYYYYY HUH? 😊
ALWAYS ALWAYS THE ORIGINAL STUDIO RECORDING MASTERPIECE FIRST LIVE HAS NO NUANCE ITS FOR ARENA SOUND THIS IS NOT! ALWAYS STUDIO ORIGINAL THAT GOT THE FAME IN THE FIRST PLACE=FIRST!
People want to call this an anti religion or anti god song, its quite the opposite.