Anderson has at least 6 much better Christmas songs than this one. Give Hope is his best, but you might love others on his Christmas album as much. Please react to the video for Give Hope.
Solstice Bells had an earlier release called RIng out Magic bells. Interestingly the Christmas album has just been re released with a remix of all songs. Its a great seasonal listen. Solstice Bells is a massive hit in the uk. all shopping centres and radio stations play it often. A real grower
@@retroreactions....The late Pete Sinfield wrote the lyrics to the Emerson Lake And Palmer Christmas song Father Christmas. Rest in peace Pete Sinfield.
Hi Brandon, Thank You for a Christmas dose of Jon and Jethro! Dressed my 🎄whilst listening. To me Jon sounds Angelic most times, since Wonderous Stories and he Always was the Lead of Yes! And Ian and his Flute always so Magical, both such wonderful Songs. Merry Christmas to You and Yours Brandon 🤍✨
Fantastic Brandon. Winter Solstice on Saturday 🎉 A big Pagan festival, with Stonehenge free to the public here. The only other day is the Summer Solstice on June 21. I’ve never heard either of these so a total surprise 😊 I really liked the Tull song! More 80s Yes (my permanent request 😂😂)
@@mariaabriani6334 Sinfield is the lyricist for the first four Crimson albums. I wished he did more work for other artists. His solo album is fantastic. Twenty some studio musicians on it.
What Jon Anderson sings is _Midnight singers, midnight high._ not PIE! 🤣🥧 Nice reaction, Brandon. I used to own _3 Ships_ and the whole album is magical, warm and uplifting, in only a way that Jon can deliver. Merry Christmas! 🎅👼🌲
Fantastic Brandon. Winter Solstice on Saturday 🎉 A big Pagan festival, with Stonehenge free to the public here. The only other day is the Summer Solstice on June 21. I’ve never heard either of these so a total surprise 😊 Both were amazing but Tull is the champion here More 80s Yes (my permanent request)
Great to hear the start of your Christmas week! Both were pleasing to the ears and brought a nice Christmas vibe. If you’ve not decided on all of your Christmas lineup yet, there are many amazing songs on David Arkenstone’s Christmas album. FYI…Midnight Pie has an intense chocolate filling that contains espresso and some form of liquor. You and family are in my thoughts! 😊
OK, you had me going there. Jon and Ian did a song together? Aweso........ oops. Guess not. SO close! That's a new Anderson track for me (nice) but I am well familiar with the wonderful Solstice Bells. I could not even guess how many times I've heard the latter, but could be in the triple digits by now. Great stuff.
First Christmas reaction video --> Two excellent selections, Brandon... although I prefer "Save All Your Love" by Jon Anderson. It's already the start of the gift giving!
Both nice songs, although I would have flipped the rating around, giving "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" five golden records or maybe a platinum? But I've been listening to it for decades and I can understand how it might sound like a bit of a mess on first listen? 😁 Tull has several lovely Christmas themed songs, one of my favorites is the original version of "Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow" found on the 1988 box set "20 Years of Jethro Tull" and as a bonus track on the remastered "Broadsword and the Beast" album. The are at least a couple later versions that were remixed, rearranged, and resung that are just OK to disappointing IMHO as they pale in comparison to the original in varying degrees. They seemed to try to soften and smooth out the arrangement and Ian's voice was getting worse with each revision. Another early song I love is "Pan Dance", a lovely little instrumental that was the last track on their first version of a Christmas album from 1976, just an EP of 4 songs titled "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" which has the title track, "March, The Mad Scientist", "Christmas Song", and "Pan Dance".
Heartwarming tunes with strong winter and holiday vibes... Thanks for watching! ☃
Anderson has at least 6 much better Christmas songs than this one. Give Hope is his best, but you might love others on his Christmas album as much. Please react to the video for Give Hope.
Songs From The Wood always makes me want to sing along! I adore the harmonizing that characterizes that album.
Ring Out Solstice Bells is my favourite Christmas song.
Midnight pie? 😆 Midnight choir. Great reactions!
"Midnight Pie" would be a good name for a late 70's/early 80's glam band? 😄
Jethro Tull put out the best Christmas album, in the 2000's.
Solstice Bells had an earlier release called RIng out Magic bells. Interestingly the Christmas album has just been re released with a remix of all songs. Its a great seasonal listen. Solstice Bells is a massive hit in the uk. all shopping centres and radio stations play it often. A real grower
Jon Anderson blows my mind, every song he sings is beautiful
SO true!! Thanks so much for watching and for being the first comment here Freyjabeth...😊 🥇
@@retroreactions....The late Pete Sinfield wrote the lyrics to the Emerson Lake And Palmer Christmas song Father Christmas. Rest in peace Pete Sinfield.
Hi Brandon,
Thank You for a Christmas dose of Jon and Jethro! Dressed my 🎄whilst listening. To me Jon sounds Angelic most times, since Wonderous Stories and he Always was the Lead of Yes! And Ian and his Flute always so Magical, both such wonderful Songs. Merry Christmas to You and Yours Brandon 🤍✨
Hey Brandon! Jon Anderson THE VOICE. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES❣️❣️❣️🎤🎤🎤 Love and Light ❤️🌅👍😎
Fantastic Brandon. Winter Solstice on Saturday 🎉 A big Pagan festival, with Stonehenge free to the public here. The only other day is the Summer Solstice on June 21.
I’ve never heard either of these so a total surprise 😊 I really liked the Tull song!
More 80s Yes (my permanent request 😂😂)
Jon has at least 6 much better Christmas songs on his 3 Ships album. My favorite of his is the video for Give Hope.
"I believe in father christmas" from Greg Lake is a great lovely song too 🙌
The lyrics are by the late Pete Sinfield, who passed away last month. RIP Pete Sinfield.
@@charleswagner2984 indeed, actually have just learned that by listening to and old video of Robert Fripp talking about this song
@@mariaabriani6334 Sinfield is the lyricist for the first four Crimson albums. I wished he did more work for other artists. His solo album is fantastic. Twenty some studio musicians on it.
Very Nice!!
What Jon Anderson sings is _Midnight singers, midnight high._ not PIE! 🤣🥧 Nice reaction, Brandon. I used to own _3 Ships_ and the whole album is magical, warm and uplifting, in only a way that Jon can deliver. Merry Christmas! 🎅👼🌲
Fantastic Brandon. Winter Solstice on Saturday 🎉 A big Pagan festival, with Stonehenge free to the public here. The only other day is the Summer Solstice on June 21.
I’ve never heard either of these so a total surprise 😊 Both were amazing but Tull is the champion here
More 80s Yes (my permanent request)
Ring Out, Solstice Bells" from Jethro Tull:The entire theme and instruments are performed by Ian Anderson
Run With The Fox by Chris Squire and Alan White is a must
🎄🎶🙏🎶🎄
Great to hear the start of your Christmas week! Both were pleasing to the ears and brought a nice Christmas vibe. If you’ve not decided on all of your Christmas lineup yet, there are many amazing songs on David Arkenstone’s Christmas album. FYI…Midnight Pie has an intense chocolate filling that contains espresso and some form of liquor. You and family are in my thoughts! 😊
OK, you had me going there. Jon and Ian did a song together? Aweso........ oops. Guess not. SO close!
That's a new Anderson track for me (nice) but I am well familiar with the wonderful Solstice Bells. I could not even guess how many times I've heard the latter, but could be in the triple digits by now. Great stuff.
Thanks for doing the right version of "Ring Out Solstice Bells"! They have a version on their Christmas album too, but it is inferior to this one!
First Christmas reaction video --> Two excellent selections, Brandon... although I prefer "Save All Your Love" by Jon Anderson. It's already the start of the gift giving!
Thanks! Just 2 more Christmas videos for a number of reasons, but I'm betting you'll love tonight's songs when you get to watching it! 💙
@@retroreactions.... They are gifts. I don't consider quantity!
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Both nice songs, although I would have flipped the rating around, giving "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" five golden records or maybe a platinum? But I've been listening to it for decades and I can understand how it might sound like a bit of a mess on first listen? 😁 Tull has several lovely Christmas themed songs, one of my favorites is the original version of "Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow" found on the 1988 box set "20 Years of Jethro Tull" and as a bonus track on the remastered "Broadsword and the Beast" album. The are at least a couple later versions that were remixed, rearranged, and resung that are just OK to disappointing IMHO as they pale in comparison to the original in varying degrees. They seemed to try to soften and smooth out the arrangement and Ian's voice was getting worse with each revision. Another early song I love is "Pan Dance", a lovely little instrumental that was the last track on their first version of a Christmas album from 1976, just an EP of 4 songs titled "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" which has the title track, "March, The Mad Scientist", "Christmas Song", and "Pan Dance".
Now, you can stop listening to that Taylor Swifty stuff.....