Ian Anderson-probably the single most talented and brilliant musician, composer, lyricist, singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, performer and front-man in the history of rock music!!!There's never been anyone better. His IQ must be off the charts!
Now 74 I will always have a fond place in my heart for Jethro Tull, their early album 'Stand Up' being one of my favourites. I read that Ian is now having some health issues and I hope for the best for him, a truly massive talent indeed, and all these comments praising him and his band are not exaggerations.
Even more fun, he never held the flute correctly, until his daughter showed him. I'm told he brought up his children without letting them know how rich he was. Instead of using his money to buy castles, like other rock stars, he invested heavily in North Sea oil.
Ian Anderson was teaching himself flute and had about 2 years of flute practice at the time of this concert. Keep in mind he was practicing other instruments as well. He is a multi-instrumental artistic genius who takes his live performances very seriously.. Jethro Tull's best live concert footage will be found throughout the 70's.
So true! And don't forget to mention that he is one of the very best progressive rock composers, and definitely in the TOP 5 of all times best writers of lyrics. Most artist would be happy with fraction of his talents. He is truly a genius.
@@AaliyahCapili He also play the pipe very well . I remember saw him in a magazine long ago dressed like an Irish ☘️ in a concert 🎵. I have something for you, I think you are ready. Try KISS ODESSY 1981, you are going to love it 😊 ❤
It was around that time I saw a live concert in J-ville, FL. Got a cheap seat behind the band but so what, the sound was there. And being up in the back so was the weed of the day. Excellent all around.
Ian Anderson is a Mad Genius Jester. This performance is captivating and always takes me somewhere emotionally. The talent is undeniable, but "He is the God of Nothing...and Everything" really sums it up.
Your face said it all. Not only a captivating voice but Ian Anderson was very charismatic with his unusual dance moves and wild eyed facial expressions. "Full of surprises" is a great way of describing this band. They were influenced by a lot of musical genres and were able to weave them together for a very unique sound especially since they included a flute. I was able to see them in concert and definitely an amazing night.
I would recommend for "beginners" to Tull that they start with "This Was." then move on to "Stand Up," before going on to "Benefit." That last one is still my favorite after more than 50 years as a fan. "Aqualung" is the full-blown rock masterpiece.
i would say ; stand up , aqualung ,thick as a brick and then passion play en then nothing anymore ...its going down .....aqualung is the masterpiece and songs from the wood the vinegar of this wine
Check out his song "Skating away on the thin ice of the new day" to get real idea of how good they are. I saw them live many times in the 70's and 80's
@@AaliyahCapili I also second this recomendation! Ian's band is well known for hits like Aqualung, but this is a hidden gem that really brings out the band's ability to do complex arrangements. Tull is heavily influenced by classical music as well, if you decide to check out more of their stuff. ruclips.net/video/Zq-bcFOI56E/видео.html
Jethro Tull is a very satirical band. A lot of classic British humor and cynicism is riddled throughout their songs. This is also the period where he was wearing the codpiece - another humorous touch.
His scat flute style has been criticized by many flutists. But anyone who can open up their emotions to Ian's entertainment style soon comes to not just approve, but to revel in his blessed cacophony.
Ian Anderson describes himself as being simultaneously the best and worst rock flute player in the world. Which makes sense, as he is the ONLY rock flute player in the world! 😂
Thank you SO much for this video Aaluyah. I bought this record over 50 years ago. The days of no Auto-Tune or pitch control, Ian Anderson is a genius and i still listen to Jethro Tull often. He's the same age as me. SO glad to hear what young people like yourself think about the music of MY era!
The faux working class heroes in the rock media could never handle that Ian Anderson sometimes made fun of the likes of Johnny Cash and 59’s rock and roll. same with the RR Hall of Fame.
I have probably seen well over 200 concerts in my life. Tull is by far my favorite. Ian Anderson projects so much energy and passion for his music and it is contagious.
Jethro Tull was one of those bands just loaded with musical talent. There are videos of them switching instruments and playing baroque-era instruments. Most of them never got the recognition that they deserved because they were all overshadowed by the genius of Ian Anderson. He was (and still IS) a phenomenal musician that could play numerous instruments (all self-taught). His lyrics were always thought-provoking, and his comedic genius on-stage was just what was needed when he was performing. There will never be another like him. He is in his 70s now and still performing! There are several fascinating interviews on RUclips of him talking about his music and Jethro Tull…highly recommended! Others have suggested other songs/performances you should watch-Aqualung; Locomotive Breath; Thick as a Brick…
It’s crazy to think I’ve been listening to them for over 50 years and they still sound as good as “ My Sunday Feeling “. the first song I heard them play. Happy to see a young and obviously very talented young woman so impressed.
The very first song of Jethro Tull I heard was Witch's Promise. That was in 1970 as a 15 year old. I still listen to Jethro Tull today. I saw them live at Sydney's State Theatre in 1996 when Ian Anderson was in a wheel chair. He fell off the stage in a performance in Lima Peru, tearing the ligaments behind his knee.
Flute players call themselves flute players. I've worked in the musical instrument manufacturing world for years & flute players roll their eyes at the word flautist.
Thank you Aaliyah for your insightful comments/reaction to Jethro Tull. You obviously know more than 90% of the general population about music (you've been studying for what 10, 15 years?). Ian Anderson is indeed a multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter, performer/showman. I look forward to seeing many more of your 'reactions'.
Piano also... No one talks about the lyrics when reacting to this song... They are powerful & deep; they contain some real Spiritual keys in it! I saw this band in concert before you were born. Another song of theirs that is similar to this one is called 'Wind Up"... These two songs formed the bases for my Spiritual development. Worth a listen-reaction
My wife was first flutist throughout high school and for years before, concerts and marching band, and she says she’s amazed at what he could do, all the lip techniques and stuff only other flutists can appreciate, things that she couldn’t have pulled off in a million years. Full admiration.
Old from the 70s Tull fan. Saw the original band. Ian solo kinda sux. Saw him a couple of yrs ago in Nashville. Waste of $. Go see Martin Barre!! Now that'll crank yer cylinders.
My sister took me to see Jethro Tull as my first concert and it was definitely an experience…… she just saw him again 50 years later and told me he still put on an amazing performance
Welcome toTull. There is a massive back catalog to choose from. If as an opera singer you enjoy complex music, then Jethro Tull is for you. Eat your heart out Lizzo.
Ian has a very individual way of playing his flute often balanced on one leg! I love it. Including Camptown Races and God Rest Ye merry gentlemen in the solo is Typical Ian Anderson! Jethro Tull are a unique experience, especially live.
Ian Anderson and the rest of the band will take you on a wild and unexpected ride! Very dramatic, intelligent, great music!! I love Tull! I was lucky enough to see them in concert three times. I always felt like I was watching a dramatic performance, much more than just a rock concert.!
I first saw Jethro Tull at the Los Angeles Forum in 1973. The band played this song and others from Aqualung, as well as A Passion Play and Thick As A Brick. This was an outstanding band and their music has held up very well after 50 years. Jethro Tull is right up there in my top 10 bands -- The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Doobie Brothers, Supertramp, Led Zeppelin, Love, Kansas, Rolling Stones, and ZZ Topp.
Hi there, love your reactions, mainly because of your warm personality and lovely smile. Progressive Rock was the genre of music I grew up on from my teenage year. I am 67, it was mainly popular in the 70s but I still love it. My personal favourite bands (in order) were Pink Floyd, Yes, Jethro Tull and Emerson Lake and Palmer. The whole point of Progressive Rock is that they were trying new styles of music, blending different genres and basically they made music any way they felt like. It was a very exciting time to live in. Albums would be published and the fans had no idea what to expect. If you have not reacted to the above bands (and I am sure others here will have suggestions too) I recommend them all as worth a look.
Ian Anderson is a one of a kind frontman best known for his flute playing and crazy antics, he was a real character on stage, I saw him 6 times, including several times together in the 70s including front row once, great band, he and longtime guitar player Martin Barre are Jethro Tull, until Martin left a decade ago. Their late 60s through early 80s output is outstanding. One great album after another, try Locomotive Breath for more greatness from this amazing band. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Excellent reaction! Jethro Tull are absolutely amazing, everyone of them is a top-tier musician. Their 70s catalog is epic, "Aqualung" is probably their most famous song from that area, that would be a great reaction as there is an amazing live video of it on RUclips from 1980. They had three consecutive albums in the late 70s that were their "Folk Rock" albums, "Songs from the Wood", "Heavy Horses" and "Storm Watch". All three are great and the live videos from that area will blow your mind (entire concerts from 1977 & 1978 are really worth watching), they used some medieval musical instruments during that era as well. They also influenced a ton of rock and Metal bands, especially Iron Maiden, Jethro Tull are one of the greats.
It is fascinating to watch someone with your credentials do a reaction review of Jethro Tull. I just had to subscribe. Your being so pretty helped too. Ian Anderson is a true musical genuis. Very talented.
Flute was in a lot of rock music. Tull, Zappa, Steelwind, Gentle Giant, Camel, Moody Blues, Ayreon, and many many more. Rock can handle all instruments including the Zither and Cornu. (see Frank Zappa)
I had already been a Jethro Tull fan for many, many years - and quite familiar with the album version of this song… I used to practice playing drums along with it. When I finally saw this performance, I was really blown away at how extended the solo was, and Ian Anderson’s performance… “Full of surprises”, indeed!
This is a great idea to have you react to something like this. Perhaps the best thing about the rock music of the 1960's and 1970's was the willingness of artists to take risks and trust their audience to follow along and keep up with it. I've watched a few reactions of Jethro Tull by flute players, and they are usually taken aback by the breathiness of the playing. The one bit that was perhaps a recognizable melody was "Camptown Races", sort of an American cowboy song.
I love how genuine your reaction is, not posed or faked. You can be very confident in yourself and your knowledge and abilities. If this vid piqued your interest, the whole Isle of Wight gig is mind blowing. And well done on the singing! My mum is a trained singer, you've got a great voice. Mike. 😃👍🤟✌️
My late Uncle was a classical flautist and he introduced me to Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull's music back in the late 1960s and Living in the Past was a Tull single I bought back then, always loved his music and have a few albums of his. My late uncle played in an orchestra and in folk, blues and jazz bands, we had him play along with us in the band I played in back in the early 70s and it really did bring another dimension to our music. Thanks for a great reaction
Everyone in the comments section raves about Ian and Jethro Tull Group, and they were an amazing band. I am old enough to have seen them in concert when they arrived on the scene. I would like to compliment Aaliyah on her reaction though, because you could see that she felt the music, and with her music background had a better understanding of music. From an era, that she didn’t grow up with. Good job.
Jethro Tull was formed in the UK by Ian Anderson (vocals, guitar & flute) in the 1960's and their debut album was released in 1968 ('This was') ... Anderson is the only original member left... Martin Barre (guitars) was the longest serving member of Jethro Tull, but the underrated guitarist and Ian Anderson parted company by 2012. Ian Anderson recently reformed Jethro Tull w/ new members and released 2 recent albums - 'The Zealot Gene' (2022) and 'RokFlote' (2023). Jethro Tull became a phenomenon in the 70's after the success of their 4th album 'Aqualung' in 1971... and 'Thick as a brick' in 1972... They released a string of gold selling records in the 70's, including 'Minstrel in the Gallery' (1975) and 'Stormwatch' (1979)... Their blend of heavy rock, blues and folk music was a unique approach to this day. Despite their 70's heyday... Jethro Tull encountered changing members throughout their career. The 80's brought about their decline initially, but the scored a gold selling record in 1987 - 'Crest of a Knave'... It infamously won a Grammy Award for 'Best Metal Record' in 1989, beating out favorites Metallica (The Grammy Awards were mocked endlessly for that one because Jethro Tull were not a metal band and did not expect to win the award!) Sadly, the 90's decade followed by the 2000's showed little fanfare for new music from Jethro Tull... the band stopped releasing new music after 2003 and split up by 2012 as a 'Legacy' band... However, Ian Anderson reformed Jethro Tull in 2017 (?) and their new records have actually charted worldwide. Classic Jethro Tull songs - 'Aqualung' ... 'Locomotive breath' ... 'Thick as a brick, Pt. 1' ... 'A song for Jeffrey'...
Tull often lulls you in with softness then drops the hard rock hammer. Surprises around every turn in this genre. The Mad Bard is awesome. I would suggest Minstrel in the Gallery, a great great tune.
In the 80s, Ian Anderson, the lead creative of the band, took a break and started farming catfish in Scotland. He is now the largest provider of catfish in the world, and his music is just his hobby. He has over the course of the 2000s remastered just about his entire backlog and still puts out an album every few years, including one just last year. He was also recently in an episode of Norman Readus show where he tours exotic country on motorcycle. And finally, in 2002, Jethro Tull celebrated their official 50th anniversary.
Yay! I love it when young people discover a band that I've loved for 45 years. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe Ian Anderson. I don't think there's enough hyperbole to describe Ian Anderson. He's not just an amazing performer, singer, and flutist...Etc. He is a superlative composer and lyricist. As you dig deeper and deeper into their music, don't forget to read his lyrics. His lyrics are poetry.
When you listen to Jethro Tull you better be ready for an E Ticket Ride. Tull has a library of songs that will leave you speechless. In prolly late 1970 or into 1971, I was home ported at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Jethro Tull came to town and played at a little theater off of Waikiki. The show was sold out but my buddy and I worked our way around to a side door. We tried the door and it opened, there was a stage hand there who saw we were alone. He made a shush motion with his hand and he let us watch the show off stage left. Holy crap, we were 20 to 25 feet from the drum kit. I'll never forget that night. Ian Anderson is/was 100% stand on the gas. That guy and the band put on one incredible show.
Wow that was lucky! Sadly, I don't think young people know what an E ticket is. Disney did away with lettered tickets way back when. I still use it though.
Ian is like a marathoner on stage. His flute playing, singing in between notes, theatrics on stage. What a great entertainer he still is in his 70s. Check out some of his mid to late 70s live concerts on video and JT Greatest hits. One of the best overall talents in music during his time. The 60's - 80's music is such an awesome time for progressive rock.
So nice to see younger musicians discover what amazing music us old folk have been listening to for 50 years. Ian Anderson with Jethro Tull mixed music genres that NO ONE dreamed possible.
An absolute pleasure to see your reactions to this "nutty" band! I was actually at this concert and they do wacky stuff at concerts as you can see. There commercial stuff flows better!
Ian Anderson's flute solos in concert have always been improv masterpieces - more so some time after this performance, after he had had some formal training (prompted by his daughter learning flute in school and telling him his fingering was all wrong). Somewhere out there is a video of sometime in the last few years when he gave a talk with performances to a group of music students from his favorite flute shop in London, where he made several points about the importance of improvisation in music.
When I saw you were reacting to the amazing and talented Ian Anderson and his band Jethro Tull I had to check this out, and I'm go glad I did! Epic performance and a great reaction. What more could anyone want? You need to check out more of his music!!
I was privileged to witness a Jethro Tull concert in Berlin Germany. They started on a dark stage with him playing a flute with a spotlight shining on him. Everyone was leaning forward mesmerized until with a burst of light and sound blew everyone away.
you have a good ear, Jethro Tull threw in a bar or so of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" which is a well known holiday tune. Loved the reaction. Lots of good JT flute and rock songs. "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day" is one of the best flute tunes. "Minstrel in the Gallery" is great pre-metal rock plus flute, i think it is their hardest tune. But there are too many to count thhat are great. "Aqualungj" "Mother Goose" "Songs from the Wood" "Too Old to Rock and Roll" i could go on all day.
Yes. WOW! Is exactly my reaction the first time I heard this, when the album was brand new. And every time I've seen them since. And still, every time I hear it. WOW!! Love your analysis and reactions!!
Ian Anderson is definitely known for his flute playing. If you want an amazing flute within a rock song, you need to check out the song Supper's Ready by Genesis. Peter Gabriel plays the flute in a few places. It is a long song, but it is done in 7 parts and the live performance is something to behold.
so Ian taught himself how to play the flute as a teen. then when he was watching his daughter take lessons he discovered he'd been doing it wrong throughout his career, stopped & learned the proper fingering & went back on tour. he now plqys about a dozen instruments, a true musical Rennaisance man.
I saw Jethro Tull's first performance in the United States by chance. JT was third on a bill that was headlined by Blood, Sweat, and Tears. So, Jethro Tull opened the show. They totally schocked The Fillmore East crowd. Instant superstars. I saw them numerous times during their first couple of years and their shows were always spectacular. Loved your reaction.
In an interview on one of the late shows Ian said when they started out, they would change the band name after each circuit because nobody would hire them again. When they started getting call backs, the band name was "Jethro Tull" and they kept it.
I am going to have to second the motion for anyone who has any interest in Jethro Tull to listen to the studio version of Skating Away. Pure brilliance.
I was in high school in 1970. Imagine the music we had Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, The Who....too many to list. My head still swirls with the memories of those years. Still have most of my original vinyl too. Glad you are going down this road.
great choice !! Jethro Tull was top in the seventies, his inimitable music was fresh and innovating , creative with some Scottish flavor and introducing the classic flute into the world of rock. Ian Anderson is a genius who is capable of playing several instruments and teaching himself to play the flute. Super expressive artist, great storyteller, charismatic and almost super man. Imagine performing live for two hours singing, jumping, dancing, playing the flute with his iconic pose while standing on one leg and one arm raised, and doing it over and over again and not falls and died !!. Their concerts were a great festival of music, dance, theater, fun and of another level. Check out their live concerts and you will be mind blow. Check for your self . Thick as a brick, Locomotive breath, Aqualung, wind up, Cross eye Mary, Living in the past ect... Keep on rocking ❤ Greetings from Barcelona
Ian Anderson is a genius !!!! Wonderful singer, multinstrumentist, songwriter, and a stage performer, and Jethro Tull is one the best bands of history !!! Search for " Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (live in London 1977) ".
its cool seeing a talented young person listen to this music. i saw jethro tull in concert many years ago ,,one of the best concerts ive seen..... even back then they were different than typical rock bands they had their own spot...but still bring the roof down,,,,
Ian Anderson-probably the single most talented and brilliant musician, composer, lyricist, singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, performer and front-man in the history of rock music!!!There's never been anyone better. His IQ must be off the charts!
I would put Zappa at #1.
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@@tixximmi1 I love Tull and Zappa so much I’d be hard pressed to pick one over the other !
I can concur. It is very hard to find talent like Ian, these days.
@@tixximmi1 , tie. At one point in my life I owned all Zappa's and Jethro Tull's LPs .... bad mistake selling them in 1989;
Now 74 I will always have a fond place in my heart for Jethro Tull, their early album 'Stand Up' being one of my favourites. I read that Ian is now having some health issues and I hope for the best for him, a truly massive talent indeed, and all these comments praising him and his band are not exaggerations.
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It’s a powerful realization that 53 years later their music is still blowing away the audience.
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Mozart does it even better 😆
@@criomat I don't know. I never heard Mozart on the flute and I have no idea how he sang.
@@williamgechtman9287I meant that Mozart continues to amaze audiences much more than 53 years later. that's all.
@@criomat More of a Bach guy myself, but I understand.
The flute is kind of a signum for Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson. The fun fact is that he is totally self-taught on the flute.
Even more fun, he never held the flute correctly, until his daughter showed him. I'm told he brought up his children without letting them know how rich he was. Instead of using his money to buy castles, like other rock stars, he invested heavily in North Sea oil.
@@ThatsMrPencilneck2Uwow I did not know that!
@@ThatsMrPencilneck2U He invested in farming salmon. A bootleg album is entitled: "A Salmon Farmer".
@@peterdoe2617 :P
@@ThatsMrPencilneck2U He also owns a fish farm where he now spends a lot of his time just chilling out and raising fish.
Welcome to Tull world, see what you have missed! Hats off to Ian Anderson! The greatest minstrel there ever has been.
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Ian Anderson was teaching himself flute and had about 2 years of flute practice at the time of this concert. Keep in mind he was practicing other instruments as well. He is a multi-instrumental artistic genius who takes his live performances very seriously..
Jethro Tull's best live concert footage will be found throughout the 70's.
He is amazing, thanks for sharing🥰🥰🥰
So true! And don't forget to mention that he is one of the very best progressive rock composers, and definitely in the TOP 5 of all times best writers of lyrics. Most artist would be happy with fraction of his talents. He is truly a genius.
@@AaliyahCapili He also play the pipe very well . I remember saw him in a magazine long ago dressed like an Irish ☘️ in a concert 🎵.
I have something for you, I think you are ready. Try KISS ODESSY 1981, you are going to love it 😊 ❤
It was around that time I saw a live concert in J-ville, FL. Got a cheap seat behind the band but so what, the sound was there. And being up in the back so was the weed of the day. Excellent all around.
Actually his best music was prior to Aqualung.
One of my favorite live bands. Always phenominal, theatrical shows. I saw Jethro Tull 3x in Colorado USA. Frontman Ian Anderson always delivered.
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I like how all these young, classical musicians are listening to these rock classics from the 70s and 80s. And really enjoying them.
If you like this, you owe it to yourself to listen to Aqualung -- the entire album. It is a rock masterpiece.
Thanks for the recommendation
agreed awesome recommendation
I use to have Aqualung as well as songs from the wood
Thick as a brick is one song on two sides.
I have to throw Heavy Horses into this mix too... & never forget the awesome live offering Bursting Out!
Ian Anderson is a Mad Genius Jester. This performance is captivating and always takes me somewhere emotionally. The talent is undeniable, but "He is the God of Nothing...and Everything" really sums it up.
Thanks for sharing
Your face said it all. Not only a captivating voice but Ian Anderson was very charismatic with his unusual dance moves and wild eyed facial expressions. "Full of surprises" is a great way of describing this band. They were influenced by a lot of musical genres and were able to weave them together for a very unique sound especially since they included a flute. I was able to see them in concert and definitely an amazing night.
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“Songs From The Wood” is my usual recommendation to start with Tull. Their song “Thick As A Brick,” is over 40 minutes long. Welcome to Jethro Tull!
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Heavy horses is a fine accomanyment to songs from the wood!
I would recommend for "beginners" to Tull that they start with "This Was." then move on to "Stand Up," before going on to "Benefit." That last one is still my favorite after more than 50 years as a fan. "Aqualung" is the full-blown rock masterpiece.
i would say ; stand up , aqualung ,thick as a brick and then passion play en then nothing anymore ...its going down .....aqualung is the masterpiece and songs from the wood the vinegar of this wine
Tull was always my favorite growing up in the 70s, and they still are, for the most part. Thank you, Aaliyah.
He is also self taught on sax which he used quite a bit on some of the albums.
Saw them in Germany in 1976, what a very unique band.
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There'll not be music like that ever again ! This amount of talent is incredibly rare !
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I have been in love with this Band since I first heard "living in the past " back in 1971.
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Living in the past was 72.
During the flute solo he does a little bit of "Camptown Ladies" and the Christmas song was "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Thanks for sharing
Camptown Races
Check out his song "Skating away on the thin ice of the new day" to get real idea of how good they are. I saw them live many times in the 70's and 80's
Thanks for the recommendation
@@AaliyahCapili I also second this recomendation! Ian's band is well known for hits like Aqualung, but this is a hidden gem that really brings out the band's ability to do complex arrangements. Tull is heavily influenced by classical music as well, if you decide to check out more of their stuff.
ruclips.net/video/Zq-bcFOI56E/видео.html
Bungle in the Jungle is a lot of fun.
My 10 year old daughter plays the flute and was blown away that a rock singer was able to incorporate a flute in rock music.
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Peter Gabriel (Genesis) is another who successfully brought the flute into progressive rock.
Have her check Marshall Tucker.
Numerous bands had flute players.
@@smythharris2635 Can you name any of them?
Jethro Tull is a very satirical band. A lot of classic British humor and cynicism is riddled throughout their songs. This is also the period where he was wearing the codpiece - another humorous touch.
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The British are a very creative race in all aspects of human activity.
His scat flute style has been criticized by many flutists. But anyone who can open up their emotions to Ian's entertainment style soon comes to not just approve, but to revel in his blessed cacophony.
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Not to be profane, but screw over-trained, under-imaginative "FLOUTISTS" .......
Ian Anderson describes himself as being simultaneously the best and worst rock flute player in the world.
Which makes sense, as he is the ONLY rock flute player in the world!
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Now, maybe, but don't forget the (sadly) late Ray Thomas. (Co-founder of The Moody Blues)
Actually that's untrue. While he is not a classical trained flautist, his technique and ability are first class. He is a damn good musician
Your face in the flute solo was classic, Ian Anderson gets ya like that, great reaction
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Thank you SO much for this video Aaluyah. I bought this record over 50 years ago. The days of no Auto-Tune or pitch control, Ian Anderson is a genius and i still listen to Jethro Tull often. He's the same age as me. SO glad to hear what young people like yourself think about the music of MY era!
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The faux working class heroes in the rock media could never handle that Ian Anderson sometimes made fun of the likes of Johnny Cash and 59’s rock and roll. same with the RR Hall of Fame.
I have probably seen well over 200 concerts in my life. Tull is by far my favorite. Ian Anderson projects so much energy and passion for his music and it is contagious.
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Jethro Tull was one of those bands just loaded with musical talent. There are videos of them switching instruments and playing baroque-era instruments. Most of them never got the recognition that they deserved because they were all overshadowed by the genius of Ian Anderson. He was (and still IS) a phenomenal musician that could play numerous instruments (all self-taught). His lyrics were always thought-provoking, and his comedic genius on-stage was just what was needed when he was performing. There will never be another like him. He is in his 70s now and still performing! There are several fascinating interviews on RUclips of him talking about his music and Jethro Tull…highly recommended!
Others have suggested other songs/performances you should watch-Aqualung; Locomotive Breath; Thick as a Brick…
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Another recommendation from me is "Bouree"
The list kinda goes on and on and on! A master musician and a virtuoso genius!
Jethro Tull was my 1st concert ever in the 70s. I was 13 and stood right by the stage. Incredible.
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It’s crazy to think I’ve been listening to them for over 50 years and they still sound as good as “ My Sunday Feeling “. the first song I heard them play.
Happy to see a young and obviously very talented young woman so impressed.
Oh thanks so much, they are amazing
The very first song of Jethro Tull I heard was Witch's Promise. That was in 1970 as a 15 year old. I still listen to Jethro Tull today.
I saw them live at Sydney's State Theatre in 1996 when Ian Anderson was in a wheel chair. He fell off the stage in a performance in Lima Peru, tearing the ligaments behind his knee.
Jethro Tull as SO creative and such great musicians. Thanks for sharing this one. 🙂
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One of the most talented bands ever, with a genius at it's helm.
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You have found actually the greatest flautist in rock and roll history. It doesn't get better than this.
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both flute and lute
To be fair it's a fairly narrow field
Flute players call themselves flute players. I've worked in the musical instrument manufacturing world for years & flute players roll their eyes at the word flautist.
Hi Aaliyah, what baffles me most is, that he can find enough air to both sing through the flute AND play it!
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Thank you Aaliyah for your insightful comments/reaction to Jethro Tull. You obviously know more than 90% of the general population about music (you've been studying for what 10, 15 years?). Ian Anderson is indeed a multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter, performer/showman. I look forward to seeing many more of your 'reactions'.
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Piano also... No one talks about the lyrics when reacting to this song... They are powerful & deep; they contain some real Spiritual keys in it!
I saw this band in concert before you were born. Another song of theirs that is similar to this one is called 'Wind Up"... These two songs formed the bases for my Spiritual development. Worth a listen-reaction
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Agree! His lyrics were phenomenal
My wife was first flutist throughout high school and for years before, concerts and marching band, and she says she’s amazed at what he could do, all the lip techniques and stuff only other flutists can appreciate, things that she couldn’t have pulled off in a million years. Full admiration.
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One of their most sublime pieces is 'For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me'.
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Yes, love that one.
Seen them many times and still touring the world today !!!
Old from the 70s Tull fan. Saw the original band. Ian solo kinda sux. Saw him a couple of yrs ago in Nashville. Waste of $.
Go see Martin Barre!! Now that'll crank yer cylinders.
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A Great band that never got its deserved recognition pure genius
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Dude is worthy Hundreds of Millions of dollars today...I think he made his point in the music industry
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My sister took me to see Jethro Tull as my first concert and it was definitely an experience…… she just saw him again 50 years later and told me he still put on an amazing performance
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Welcome toTull. There is a massive back catalog to choose from. If as an opera singer you enjoy complex music, then Jethro Tull is for you. Eat your heart out Lizzo.
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Ian has a very individual way of playing his flute often balanced on one leg! I love it. Including Camptown Races and God Rest Ye merry gentlemen in the solo is Typical Ian Anderson! Jethro Tull are a unique experience, especially live.
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Ian Anderson and the rest of the band will take you on a wild and unexpected ride! Very dramatic, intelligent, great music!! I love Tull! I was lucky enough to see them in concert three times. I always felt like I was watching a dramatic performance, much more than just a rock concert.!
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I've been listening to Tull for over 50 years. i saw them in mid70s. Love your reaction.
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I first saw Jethro Tull at the Los Angeles Forum in 1973. The band played this song and others from Aqualung, as well as A Passion Play and Thick As A Brick. This was an outstanding band and their music has held up very well after 50 years. Jethro Tull is right up there in my top 10 bands -- The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Doobie Brothers, Supertramp, Led Zeppelin, Love, Kansas, Rolling Stones, and ZZ Topp.
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I enjoyed your commentary and reaction, Aaliyah. You're a sweetie. And you're an amazing singer as well.
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Hi there, love your reactions, mainly because of your warm personality and lovely smile. Progressive Rock was the genre of music I grew up on from my teenage year. I am 67, it was mainly popular in the 70s but I still love it. My personal favourite bands (in order) were Pink Floyd, Yes, Jethro Tull and Emerson Lake and Palmer. The whole point of Progressive Rock is that they were trying new styles of music, blending different genres and basically they made music any way they felt like. It was a very exciting time to live in. Albums would be published and the fans had no idea what to expect. If you have not reacted to the above bands (and I am sure others here will have suggestions too) I recommend them all as worth a look.
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"Locomotive Breath", "Thick as a Brick" and Bungle in the Jungle" are some other huge hits by Jethro Tull
i would add of course Aqualung
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Ian Anderson is a one of a kind frontman best known for his flute playing and crazy antics, he was a real character on stage, I saw him 6 times, including several times together in the 70s including front row once, great band, he and longtime guitar player Martin Barre are Jethro Tull, until Martin left a decade ago. Their late 60s through early 80s output is outstanding. One great album after another, try Locomotive Breath for more greatness from this amazing band. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
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Excellent reaction! Jethro Tull are absolutely amazing, everyone of them is a top-tier musician. Their 70s catalog is epic, "Aqualung" is probably their most famous song from that area, that would be a great reaction as there is an amazing live video of it on RUclips from 1980. They had three consecutive albums in the late 70s that were their "Folk Rock" albums, "Songs from the Wood", "Heavy Horses" and "Storm Watch". All three are great and the live videos from that area will blow your mind (entire concerts from 1977 & 1978 are really worth watching), they used some medieval musical instruments during that era as well. They also influenced a ton of rock and Metal bands, especially Iron Maiden, Jethro Tull are one of the greats.
Those albums you referenced are not folk songs . They are rock albums with a blend of styles as Tull always mixes it up!
If you want to know folk rock then listen to James Taylor or Simon and Garfunkel, Fairport Convention, Bob Dylan.
It's "Celtic" folk music mixed with rock, I wasn't referring to American "Folk Rock".@@joelliebler5690
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SFTW is by far my favorite Tull album, Not far behind is Minstrel in the Gallery.
It is fascinating to watch someone with your credentials do a reaction review of Jethro Tull. I just had to subscribe. Your being so pretty helped too. Ian Anderson is a true musical genuis. Very talented.
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I was in the audience for this way back as a teenager.........Isle of Wight Pop Festival 1970.....
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Flute was in a lot of rock music. Tull, Zappa, Steelwind, Gentle Giant, Camel, Moody Blues, Ayreon, and many many more. Rock can handle all instruments including the Zither and Cornu. (see Frank Zappa)
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Ian Anderson inspired me to learn to play the flute when I was much younger.
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By far, my favorite band. they have such a range of music that the grammies started a new category for them.
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Thank you for actually listening to more than 2 seconds before interrupting like some others do. I enjoyed this.
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I had already been a Jethro Tull fan for many, many years - and quite familiar with the album version of this song… I used to practice playing drums along with it. When I finally saw this performance, I was really blown away at how extended the solo was, and Ian Anderson’s performance… “Full of surprises”, indeed!
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Tull is like the old Bards musical entertaining of old . The times of knights
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This is a great idea to have you react to something like this. Perhaps the best thing about the rock music of the 1960's and 1970's was the willingness of artists to take risks and trust their audience to follow along and keep up with it. I've watched a few reactions of Jethro Tull by flute players, and they are usually taken aback by the breathiness of the playing.
The one bit that was perhaps a recognizable melody was "Camptown Races", sort of an American cowboy song.
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I love how genuine your reaction is, not posed or faked. You can be very confident in yourself and your knowledge and abilities. If this vid piqued your interest, the whole Isle of Wight gig is mind blowing. And well done on the singing! My mum is a trained singer, you've got a great voice. Mike. 😃👍🤟✌️
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I had the pleasure of seeing Jethro Tull in concert back in the 70s. It was a fantastic, once in a lifetime, performance!
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My late Uncle was a classical flautist and he introduced me to Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull's music back in the late 1960s and Living in the Past was a Tull single I bought back then, always loved his music and have a few albums of his. My late uncle played in an orchestra and in folk, blues and jazz bands, we had him play along with us in the band I played in back in the early 70s and it really did bring another dimension to our music.
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Ian is pure brilliance. One of my all time favorites.
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Everyone in the comments section raves about Ian and Jethro Tull Group, and they were an amazing band. I am old enough to have seen them in concert when they arrived on the scene. I would like to compliment Aaliyah on her reaction though, because you could see that she felt the music, and with her music background had a better understanding of music. From an era, that she didn’t grow up with. Good job.
Jethro Tull was formed in the UK by Ian Anderson (vocals, guitar & flute) in the 1960's and their debut album was released in 1968 ('This was') ... Anderson is the only original member left... Martin Barre (guitars) was the longest serving member of Jethro Tull, but the underrated guitarist and Ian Anderson parted company by 2012. Ian Anderson recently reformed Jethro Tull w/ new members and released 2 recent albums - 'The Zealot Gene' (2022) and 'RokFlote' (2023).
Jethro Tull became a phenomenon in the 70's after the success of their 4th album 'Aqualung' in 1971... and 'Thick as a brick' in 1972... They released a string of gold selling records in the 70's, including 'Minstrel in the Gallery' (1975) and 'Stormwatch' (1979)... Their blend of heavy rock, blues and folk music was a unique approach to this day.
Despite their 70's heyday... Jethro Tull encountered changing members throughout their career. The 80's brought about their decline initially, but the scored a gold selling record in 1987 - 'Crest of a Knave'... It infamously won a Grammy Award for 'Best Metal Record' in 1989, beating out favorites Metallica (The Grammy Awards were mocked endlessly for that one because Jethro Tull were not a metal band and did not expect to win the award!)
Sadly, the 90's decade followed by the 2000's showed little fanfare for new music from Jethro Tull... the band stopped releasing new music after 2003 and split up by 2012 as a 'Legacy' band... However, Ian Anderson reformed Jethro Tull in 2017 (?) and their new records have actually charted worldwide.
Classic Jethro Tull songs - 'Aqualung' ... 'Locomotive breath' ... 'Thick as a brick, Pt. 1' ... 'A song for Jeffrey'...
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I saw them in concert twice, once here in the states and once in the UK. They gave you your money's worth.
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Tull often lulls you in with softness then drops the hard rock hammer. Surprises around every turn in this genre. The Mad Bard is awesome.
I would suggest Minstrel in the Gallery, a great great tune.
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Ian Anderson took the inpirations from jazz musician Roland Kirk, you should listen to "Bourée", which is based on a J.S. Bach piece.
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In the 80s, Ian Anderson, the lead creative of the band, took a break and started farming catfish in Scotland. He is now the largest provider of catfish in the world, and his music is just his hobby. He has over the course of the 2000s remastered just about his entire backlog and still puts out an album every few years, including one just last year. He was also recently in an episode of Norman Readus show where he tours exotic country on motorcycle. And finally, in 2002, Jethro Tull celebrated their official 50th anniversary.
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Salmon, not catfish.
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Yay! I love it when young people discover a band that I've loved for 45 years. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe Ian Anderson.
I don't think there's enough hyperbole to describe Ian Anderson.
He's not just an amazing performer, singer, and flutist...Etc.
He is a superlative composer and lyricist.
As you dig deeper and deeper into their music, don't forget to read his lyrics. His lyrics are poetry.
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Love your reaction,it’s great to actually “see” somebody listening. Thankyou for sharing 👍🇬🇧
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When you listen to Jethro Tull you better be ready for an E Ticket Ride. Tull has a library of songs that will leave you speechless. In prolly late 1970 or into 1971, I was home ported at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Jethro Tull came to town and played at a little theater off of Waikiki. The show was sold out but my buddy and I worked our way around to a side door. We tried the door and it opened, there was a stage hand there who saw we were alone. He made a shush motion with his hand and he let us watch the show off stage left. Holy crap, we were 20 to 25 feet from the drum kit. I'll never forget that night. Ian Anderson is/was 100% stand on the gas. That guy and the band put on one incredible show.
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Wow that was lucky!
Sadly, I don't think young people know what an E ticket is. Disney did away with lettered tickets way back when. I still use it though.
Ahhh... when Disney was *DISNEY*! Yes, this was definitely an E ticket ride -- and more.
Brilliant choice. Is always enjoyable to see young people discovering legendary classic artists.
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Ian is like a marathoner on stage. His flute playing, singing in between notes, theatrics on stage. What a great entertainer he still is in his 70s. Check out some of his mid to late 70s live concerts on video and JT Greatest hits. One of the best overall talents in music during his time. The 60's - 80's music is such an awesome time for progressive rock.
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The Christmas song was 'Tidings of comfort & joy' Nice reaction, thanks 🙂
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So nice to see younger musicians discover what amazing music us old folk have been listening to for 50 years. Ian Anderson with Jethro Tull mixed music genres that NO ONE dreamed possible.
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Jethro Tull has a great many records. If you have never listened to a concept album before than may i suggest "thick as a brick"
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i listened to Jethro Tull about 40 years ago .. And it's a pleasure to see you reacting ;-))))
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An absolute pleasure to see your reactions to this "nutty" band! I was actually at this concert and they do wacky stuff at concerts as you can see. There commercial stuff flows better!
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Ian Anderson's flute solos in concert have always been improv masterpieces - more so some time after this performance, after he had had some formal training (prompted by his daughter learning flute in school and telling him his fingering was all wrong). Somewhere out there is a video of sometime in the last few years when he gave a talk with performances to a group of music students from his favorite flute shop in London, where he made several points about the importance of improvisation in music.
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When I saw you were reacting to the amazing and talented Ian Anderson and his band Jethro Tull I had to check this out, and I'm go glad I did! Epic performance and a great reaction. What more could anyone want? You need to check out more of his music!!
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I was privileged to witness a Jethro Tull concert in Berlin Germany. They started on a dark stage with him playing a flute with a spotlight shining on him. Everyone was leaning forward mesmerized until with a burst of light and sound blew everyone away.
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you have a good ear, Jethro Tull threw in a bar or so of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" which is a well known holiday tune. Loved the reaction. Lots of good JT flute and rock songs. "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day" is one of the best flute tunes. "Minstrel in the Gallery" is great pre-metal rock plus flute, i think it is their hardest tune. But there are too many to count thhat are great. "Aqualungj" "Mother Goose" "Songs from the Wood" "Too Old to Rock and Roll" i could go on all day.
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Yes. WOW! Is exactly my reaction the first time I heard this, when the album was brand new. And every time I've seen them since. And still, every time I hear it. WOW!! Love your analysis and reactions!!
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Loved your reaction to my favorite band ! 👀
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Mine too
Ian Anderson is definitely known for his flute playing. If you want an amazing flute within a rock song, you need to check out the song Supper's Ready by Genesis. Peter Gabriel plays the flute in a few places. It is a long song, but it is done in 7 parts and the live performance is something to behold.
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so Ian taught himself how to play the flute as a teen. then when he was watching his daughter take lessons he discovered he'd been doing it wrong throughout his career, stopped & learned the proper fingering & went back on tour. he now plqys about a dozen instruments, a true musical Rennaisance man.
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I saw Jethro Tull's first performance in the United States by chance. JT was third on a bill that was headlined by Blood, Sweat, and Tears. So, Jethro Tull opened the show. They totally schocked The Fillmore East crowd. Instant superstars. I saw them numerous times during their first couple of years and their shows were always spectacular. Loved your reaction.
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ian anderson plays acoustic/electric guitars ,sax,drums,keyboard,bagpipe,violin,balalaika,clarinet,flute and whistles all self-taught
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Nice reaction. Love Tull. I saw the band in the summer of 1975 at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. Incredible
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I was there - they blew us away :-)
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In an interview on one of the late shows Ian said when they started out, they would change the band name after each circuit because nobody would hire them again. When they started getting call backs, the band name was "Jethro Tull" and they kept it.
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I am going to have to second the motion for anyone who has any interest in Jethro Tull to listen to the studio version of Skating Away. Pure brilliance.
I could not agree with you more! I love that song,it's just how I feel on one of those days!
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I was in high school in 1970. Imagine the music we had Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, The Who....too many to list. My head still swirls with the memories of those years. Still have most of my original vinyl too. Glad you are going down this road.
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I loved that..."that's some level of talent" it sure is
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Jethro Tull was top in the seventies, his inimitable music was fresh and innovating , creative with some Scottish flavor and introducing the classic flute into the world of rock.
Ian Anderson is a genius who is capable of playing several instruments and teaching himself to play the flute. Super expressive artist, great storyteller, charismatic and almost super man. Imagine performing live for two hours singing, jumping, dancing, playing the flute with his iconic pose while standing on one leg and one arm raised, and doing it over and over again and not falls and died !!.
Their concerts were a great festival of music, dance, theater, fun and of another level.
Check out their live concerts and you will be mind blow. Check for your self .
Thick as a brick, Locomotive breath, Aqualung, wind up, Cross eye Mary, Living in the past ect...
Keep on rocking ❤
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Ian Anderson is a genius !!!! Wonderful singer, multinstrumentist, songwriter, and a stage performer, and Jethro Tull is one the best bands of history !!! Search for " Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (live in London 1977) ".
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Love watching you react. Great song, great band. Keep it up !!
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its cool seeing a talented young person listen to this music. i saw jethro tull in concert many years ago ,,one of the best concerts ive seen..... even back then they were different than typical rock bands they had their own spot...but still bring the roof down,,,,
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I've never heard of anyone who could sing while playing a wind instrument. Amazing!
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Great reaction! Love watching people react to this which I've been admiring for the last 40 years. Nice one!
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Love you girl. Glad to see you're well. More please. Find the best sings 🎶
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