This song was written in 1971. Jethro Tulls Ian Anderson (Scotland) is the singer and flute player. Saw them 3 times in the 70's and again in 2000 and they are still performing. They were like a minstrel show, tights and all. They were heavily studied in colleges in the 70's kind of an intellectual thing, first and last of their kind. I recommend "My God" , "Cross Eyed Mary", The whole Aqualung Album. My first introduction to them was a song called Bungle in the Jungle (think it was #1 in 1970) watch them live 1977 Miami, you'll be blown away at their ability to do these songs live better than the albums. Enjoy
Jethro Tull has many fine songs. My personal favorite is the album Thick as a Brick, followed by Minstrel in the Gallery, War Child, and Songs From the Wood. Their catalog is deep, and there are so many mind blowing tunes.
Ian Anderson is the lead singer and also plays the flute and he is completely self-taught. He is very energetic and animated onstage so you may want to react to some of their concert videos.
Tull is just 🔥🔥🔥! This band is one of the very few that is technically and lyrically close to perfect. And their musicianship isn't anything to sneeze at. They have so many great tunes, if you dive in you won't believe it. Great tune, great reaction, man...glad yoiu loved it!
So good to hear the studio version with the full piano intro - don't get me wrong the live versions are great, but I love that intro. I can really recommend the full Aqualung album that this is on, and you will hear songs equally as good (arguably better) that are like this. But it doesn't stop there, they have so many great albums most with a slightly different sound but keeping there own distinct sound.
Watch the RUclips "Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath (Live 1977)" for a fantastic live recording including a completely clear and elaborated piano intro by John Evan, and many other surprises. ruclips.net/video/LoUgCCxKN1A/видео.html
Subscribed! Great reaction! Ian Anderson is the brilliant writer/front man/musician killing the flute. PLEASE check out the live version to get the real feel for Tull. One of a kind band!
I've subscribed because I know you're going to want more Tull. There's none other like them You really have to see a live performance. I suggest "Nothing Is Easy" (Isle of Wight 1970), or any live performance of "Thick As A Brick".
I recommend listening to all the early Tull albums. Some of their music is pretty complex and you may have to listen several times to really appreciate the details. Best band ever.
Watch live versions of Jethro Tull to appreciate the true craftsmanship 1) My God 2 ) Thick As A Brick 3) Cross eye Mary 4) Aqualung 5) Locomotive Breath
It is a UK prog band (Ian Anderson from Scotland). Their first hit was the J S Bach cover Bouree in 1969. The album Aqualung 1979 (including this track) made them great. Add to see them live in the 70s was like no other band! (Today at YT). At least 5-6 top notch albums. The album "Songs from the wood" if I had to chose - favourite since 1978!
You NEED to see them live. They are phenomenal live. Ian Anderson is so energetic. The albums are all very different since Ian Anderson the singer/songwriter/flautist doesn't like repeating himself. That philosophy can be seen in the title of their first album "That Was". One of their more famous songs/albums is Aqualung. BTW a professional flautist (playjng classical music in an orchestra) has said his playing is absolutely amazing, that he makes very difficult things appear easy. Also their Christmas album is one on my favourites.
One of the best guitar solos of all time. 😊 The album this song comes from -- Aqualung -- is monumental. Every song is good. It is a themed album. And yes ... this song is great, and Jethro Tull has many other songs that are just as great, and even greater.
Singer/Songwriter/Flautist Ian Anderson grew to see himself as a troubadour. His early albums, including "Aqualung" and "Thick as a Brick" had a driving progressive rock sound. Later on, his work was still beautiful and introspective, but it had a different sound that wasn't as catchy.
Not sure if other people have mentioned this, but the lyrics in the video make an obvious mistake in saying “Thank G-D, he stole the handle” early in the song. it actually says “Old Charlie”. This is important because Old Charlie is a friend of Locomotive Breath. So later, when it does mention G-d, the implication is that G-d, acting thru Charlie, saved Locomotive Breath from stopping his train and, thus, ending his life. In keeping with the second half of Aqualung the point always seemed to me to be that you can believe in G-d without the trappings of religion, among other things. It is a beautiful concept and one of the reasons I simply adore Jethro Tull.
Forgot to add that with the lyric mistake in the video this changes the message. Not sure if that was clear in the above. Love that you covered Tull. Now listen to the title song Aqualung and Criss Eyed Mary and compare their lyrics. It is a profound statement on how we view the homeless.
Sorry I keep replying to myself but for some reason the edit thing never works for my account. why? Anyway, one other note: it has been argued that “the all time winner” is death, the reasoning being that only death ultimately wins every battle. So the “all time winner” having LB by the balls becomes a scary thought, eh?
Some would consider this a neglected gem. Another such you may want to consider: "Farewell Song" from the album "Live at Winterland '68" by Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin.
This song was written in 1971. Jethro Tulls Ian Anderson (Scotland) is the singer and flute player. Saw them 3 times in the 70's and again in 2000 and they are still performing. They were like a minstrel show, tights and all. They were heavily studied in colleges in the 70's kind of an intellectual thing, first and last of their kind. I recommend "My God" , "Cross Eyed Mary", The whole Aqualung Album. My first introduction to them was a song called Bungle in the Jungle (think it was #1 in 1970) watch them live 1977 Miami, you'll be blown away at their ability to do these songs live better than the albums. Enjoy
They have over 300 songs and have sold over 70 million albums. They sit right at the top of the mountain with a handful of other great bands.
Jethro Tull has many fine songs. My personal favorite is the album Thick as a Brick, followed by Minstrel in the Gallery, War Child, and Songs From the Wood. Their catalog is deep, and there are so many mind blowing tunes.
Ian Anderson is the lead singer and also plays the flute and he is completely self-taught. He is very energetic and animated onstage so you may want to react to some of their concert videos.
Tull is just 🔥🔥🔥! This band is one of the very few that is technically and lyrically close to perfect. And their musicianship isn't anything to sneeze at. They have so many great tunes, if you dive in you won't believe it. Great tune, great reaction, man...glad yoiu loved it!
So good to hear the studio version with the full piano intro - don't get me wrong the live versions are great, but I love that intro.
I can really recommend the full Aqualung album that this is on, and you will hear songs equally as good (arguably better) that are like this. But it doesn't stop there, they have so many great albums most with a slightly different sound but keeping there own distinct sound.
Watch the RUclips "Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath (Live 1977)" for a fantastic live recording including a completely clear and elaborated piano intro by John Evan, and many other surprises. ruclips.net/video/LoUgCCxKN1A/видео.html
No harmonica it’s Ian Anderson on the flute,check our their Thick as a brick live Madison Square Garden 1978 performance
Ian Anderson DOES play a pretty mean harmonica though - So Much Trouble, in more recent years is excellent.
Subscribed! Great reaction! Ian Anderson is the brilliant writer/front man/musician killing the flute. PLEASE check out the live version to get the real feel for Tull. One of a kind band!
I've subscribed because I know you're going to want more Tull. There's none other like them You really have to see a live performance. I suggest "Nothing Is Easy" (Isle of Wight 1970), or any live performance of "Thick As A Brick".
I recommend listening to all the early Tull albums. Some of their music is pretty complex and you may have to listen several times to really appreciate the details. Best band ever.
Watch live versions of Jethro Tull to appreciate the true craftsmanship
1) My God
2 ) Thick As A Brick
3) Cross eye Mary
4) Aqualung
5) Locomotive Breath
Thanks for the list of songs to check out!
It is a UK prog band (Ian Anderson from Scotland). Their first hit was the J S Bach cover Bouree in 1969. The album Aqualung 1979 (including this track) made them great. Add to see them live in the 70s was like no other band! (Today at YT). At least 5-6 top notch albums. The album "Songs from the wood" if I had to chose - favourite since 1978!
You NEED to see them live. They are phenomenal live. Ian Anderson is so energetic. The albums are all very different since Ian Anderson the singer/songwriter/flautist doesn't like repeating himself. That philosophy can be seen in the title of their first album "That Was". One of their more famous songs/albums is Aqualung. BTW a professional flautist (playjng classical music in an orchestra) has said his playing is absolutely amazing, that he makes very difficult things appear easy. Also their Christmas album is one on my favourites.
One of the best guitar solos of all time. 😊
The album this song comes from -- Aqualung -- is monumental. Every song is good. It is a themed album. And yes ... this song is great, and Jethro Tull has many other songs that are just as great, and even greater.
Singer/Songwriter/Flautist Ian Anderson grew to see himself as a troubadour. His early albums, including "Aqualung" and "Thick as a Brick" had a driving progressive rock sound. Later on, his work was still beautiful and introspective, but it had a different sound that wasn't as catchy.
yes, they've been around since the early 70s
Late 60s
My favorite is Aqualung. The flute is always a big part but sometimes it seems he sings at the same time.
Love Jethro Tull. Lots of good stuff! 🙂
Not sure if other people have mentioned this, but the lyrics in the video make an obvious mistake in saying “Thank G-D, he stole the handle” early in the song. it actually says “Old Charlie”. This is important because Old Charlie is a friend of Locomotive Breath. So later, when it does mention G-d, the implication is that G-d, acting thru Charlie, saved Locomotive Breath from stopping his train and, thus, ending his life.
In keeping with the second half of Aqualung the point always seemed to me to be that you can believe in G-d without the trappings of religion, among other things.
It is a beautiful concept and one of the reasons I simply adore Jethro Tull.
Forgot to add that with the lyric mistake in the video this changes the message. Not sure if that was clear in the above. Love that you covered Tull. Now listen to the title song Aqualung and Criss Eyed Mary and compare their lyrics. It is a profound statement on how we view the homeless.
Sorry I keep replying to myself but for some reason the edit thing never works for my account. why?
Anyway, one other note: it has been argued that “the all time winner” is death, the reasoning being that only death ultimately wins every battle. So the “all time winner” having LB by the balls becomes a scary thought, eh?
Some would consider this a neglected gem. Another such you may want to consider: "Farewell Song" from the album "Live at Winterland '68" by Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin.
This is a turn it up song, bro🤘❤️
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥