You just watched one of the most underrated bands ever! Ian Anderson is a musical genius!

You are just barely scratching the surface of how fun and crazy Jethro Tull is. Ian Anderson, the lead singer and flutist. He is famous for playing the flute while standing on one leg like a stork! A little side note, there was a kid 2 years my junior that was from my hometown. His name was Mark Craney and he was Jethro Tulls drummer for a few years. Great guy but sadly was plagued with health issues and passed away way too young!

one of my favorite Tull songs. thanks for appreciating some great music!

One of my favorite bands in the 70's. I saw them a couple of times in the day. Awesome.

@confusedbadger6275

2 ай бұрын

Saw them late '80s,

Such a smooth reaction to a tune that is just pure vibe. Its one of the very first JT songs I ever heard. Love it!

Jethro Tull borrows elements from medrival music, canticles etc.and brings it into the modern era. Such a great, totally unique sound. Ian and the flute. Are you ready to march with the other pilgrims to Canterbury?

Great Jethro Tull songs - Thick as a Brick. Locomotive Breath. Aqualung. Bungle in the Jungle. Skating Away. I hope you do them all & there are more!

One of the most talented and unrecognized person in our time. Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Criminal.

I'VE ONLY RECENTLY FOUND THIS AND I THOROUGHLY APPRECIATE YOUR INTERPRETATIONS! IAN ANDERSON IS AN AMAZING WRITER, COMPOSER ,PERFORMER. THANK YOU!

Jethro Tull made great music. Nice reaction.

I had the privilege of seeing them in concert live in 72

You're never heard the flute played this way by ian Anderson he's a entertaining performer ..

I saw Jethro Tull live 3 times in the 70's. (I'm old) Live shows are always a blast to be there. One show was schudled for 3 hrs and they played for 4 hrs. They had a huge telephone on the stage that rang 3 times. One third of the way through, at halftime and before the final curtain call. First time, Ian stopped playing in the middle of the song, answered the phone and said "Wrong Number". Second time it rang as they were coming back to the stage after halftime. He answered, spoke into the phone, hung up and said "Mother!". Third time, before they came back out on the stage for the final curtain call. It rang again. He came out and answered it. He then held the phone receiver out to the audience and said "It's for you!" and the crowd went nuts.

@thelonesomefisherman7425

11 ай бұрын

A different concert, but I remember that phone bit too, now that you mention it . For the Under Wraps tour, there was a "mannequin" that was wrapped up in a white sheet that when the sheet was removed turned out to be a naked woman who ran off the stage.

@michaelpitonak3396

11 ай бұрын

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@thelonesomefisherman7425

11 ай бұрын

@@michaelpitonak3396 Yes?

@yagotoo7999

11 ай бұрын

Saw the phone thing to open the Thick as a Brick tour in the early or mid seventies. Like the bumper sticker states: “I may be old, but I got to see the cool bands.”…

Thick as a brick at Madison Square Gardens, is just up there for me as my favourite live performances.

Ian Anderson, the lead singer, is a self taught Flautist. So many good tracks from this band.

@TrianglesAndCircles

Жыл бұрын

This self-taught thing seems to pervade the greatest talents. Others like Jimi Hendrix and Lindsay Buckingham come to mind.

Been to many of their concerts. Great shows. A showman. And great musicians all.

He used to be a medieval jester on stage in the early seventies. See him live on KZread. "My God" by Tull is really great from that time. In that song he does almost everything with the flute.

First JT song I ever heard. (I lived in Neal Diamond country, on the NW tip of the country. Followed by Thick as a brick I thought it was magical to me. By the way, not only did he play the flutes and guitar and other instruments...he also conducted the band at the same time..

You should really check out "Bouree" by Jethro Tull. During a live performance Ian actually sings AND plays at the same time. It's mind-flowingly amazing.

You just scratched the surface of Jethro Tull. Need to play more!

Gosh! I loved that band. So talented and made great songs!!!

More Tull!!! My humanities teacher in HS got me into Tull. Yeah, I knew Aqualung and Locomotive Breath from the radio. But she would play his albums in class so got to learn all the deep cuts.

glad you like this is my favourite song of theirs

Just discovering you and am impressed with your keen sense of appreciation to the nuances of the music and lyrics. Not just of this song but others I have seen you react to.

I am really enjoying watching you discover Jethro Tull. Brings it all back for me. They were one of my main muses when I was in my late teens, and THE reason I (sorta) learned to play the flute. Check out some of their full-album pieces where the composition really needs to be heard in its entirety. You could do Thick as Brick, but all of it, not just the one song of that name. And Passion Play. Great stories and themes to discover there.

TULL, Pure talent !! Love you...

Jethro Tull are a British progressive rock band formed in 1967. The group’s founder Ian Anderson plays flute & acoustic guitar & is the lead singer & quite a showman. They've had a lot of different members over the years. They had a lot of great songs such as "Thick As A Brick", "Aqualung", "Locomotive Breath", "Songs From The Wood", "A New Day Yesterday", "Cross-Eyed Mary", "Bungle In The Jungle", "Sweet Dream", "Life’s A Long Song" etc.",

@richhopson6063

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes. You mention "New day yesterday". That's the song that turned me into a Tull fan for life.

I dont know how much about Tull that you have experienced but you might be surprised how much and how varied their catalog is -- and how long the band has been successful -- I just went to a Tull concert just a couple years ago and my first one was like in 1973 -- They were still great

Tull fans are the hippest. Period. (Absolutely lovely girl, by the way. Absolutely lovely.)

I found this song on a 45 in my mum's collection. At 8 years old it blew me away. My favorite Tull song by far.

Thick as a Brick, Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, Bungle in the Jungle, are all Jethro Tull classics and incredible songs. I remember my sister once getting so pissed because they won Heavy Metal Artist for that year.😂

@corawheeler9355

Жыл бұрын

In 1989, a new Grammy catagory was "Hard Rock/Heavy Metal". Metal fans thought Metallica was going to win. But Rock great Jethro Tull took home the Grammy.

@gamesman0118

Жыл бұрын

@@corawheeler9355 My sister's comment was "Who the F*ck is Jethro Tull"!

@corawheeler9355

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@larryzigler6812

Жыл бұрын

Bungle In The Jungle not good by Tull standards

@keilarsbraegrower1581

Жыл бұрын

Bourree, Reasons for Waiting

"Aqualung" live London 1977 is a great example of Ian's theatrical showmanship, he always puts on a good show!

Hippy classic used on a Brit TV weekly news documentary in the 70s intro- outro

If you love living in the past you’ll love Aqualung!

Whole lotta talent

This is one of he's major hits. I saw him and believe me it's a whole different vive. Your flying with him. Everyone in the plays were stoned.

I saw Jethro Tull at the old Tampa Stadium back in 1976 and it was a spectacular concert. Ian Anderson is a trip. ✌️

You should watch one of their live performances for one of their longer songs like Thick as a Brick if you really want to awed by Ian's physical stamina. He not only plays a flute and sings, he does it as he is dancing around the stage like a madman too.

@TonyM1961

Жыл бұрын

Indeed he does... and typically for longer than the advertising says they will. I went for a "60 minute show" and got 2.5 hours. It was incredible

My all time fav band

I like your Jethro Tull vids especially Ms Britt. You’re pretty and smart, a real pleasure to watch and listen to.

Heya, Britt. Glad to see you over here on Jethro Tull. Tull's been around since 1967 & is still making new music. It's been my all-time favorite band since 1974, when I discovered them in full. I've never missed a local Tull concert since then. // You mention Ian's flute (front man Ian Anderson) & instrumentalists in general. Last time I heard anyone counting, Ian plays something like 30 instruments, including a few he invented (e.g. the claghorn, which if memory serves was a sax mouthpiece taped onto a flute body & was used in the Living in the Past album or at least in that era). // Van Gogh wowed the art world of his time by painting with a brand-new shade of green that he saw when he drank enormous amounts of coffee, & Tull wowed the rock world of the 1970s by publishing this song, which is composed in 5/4 time. *Nearly everything* was in 4/4 back then, & Tull was one of the leaders of progressive rock into the exotic time signatures you see from Tull, Zappa, Rush, & now from so many more, e.g. 9/8, 11/8, 13/8. // Ian's lyrics are some of the finest poetry on Earth, & I've long believed that his work will be among the poetry studied 400 years from now (assuming we haven't nuked ourselves all to death, or some such other horrible end). You mention this song being quirky & fun, which it is; Tull, though, runs the entire spectrum of types, including deadly-serious stuff that'll make you cry if you're not really careful. If you really get into Jethro Tull, buckle up, & buy some new socks, coz all the ones you own now will get knocked off clear to the moon. // Sadly, Ian is also an exceptionally sad case of a very good singer who totally wrecked his voice by singing unwisely. He went through a period about 20-25 years ago in which he could barely croak out a sound at all, & the relearned, rebuilt voice he sings in now, while functional, isn't the deep, rich, melodic voice of Tull's first 20-30 years as a band. To me personally, it was as if The Voice had just disappeared from the planet. Yeah, I'm kind of a Tull junkie -- but it's because I really do like *the best*. // If that dark, mysterious sound really grabs you, you can find it all over Tull's entire body of work -- the whole 56 years & counting -- but especially in one of the very early albums, _A Passion Play_. Tull is like Dimash, though, in that you'll find some of everything & something new at every turn. To see him performing now, at 75, with symphonic backing all over the world is especially rewarding for old Tullians like me. It's a kind of vindication, you might say, of our great love of all things Tullian in the first place. // Anyway, again, glad to see you over here on Jethro Tull. Cheers.

Great job Britt! That is my favorite from them.

Peace, love and flute on!

I only got to see them 6 times in concert. My brother was at the Red Rocks show that got tear gassed by the Denver Police. The gas was meant for a few hundred fans stormed the gates, but it went right down to the stage and choked out the band instead. The show did not go on and after the teargas cleared Ian said he would never return to Red Rocks. It was about ten years later that they did return.( for twice the amount) That was one of the shows i went to.

If you love the flute, you will love Jethro Tull. For sure.

Hey Britt, love your channel. I suffer from severe depression but your reactions lift my mood. Thankyou 🥰

Britt. Other comments about live performances are spot on. Check out Jethro Tull’s “Minstrel in the Gallery” in Paris, 1976 or 1977, I think. It is an amazing performance.

You should definetly react to more Jethro Tull, they made so many great songs, and many which are very different from this one, but still with the real Jethro Tull sound. One of my favs are "Too old to rock 'n' roll too young to die". First time i heard the number "She Said She Was a Dancer", i didn't know it was Jethro Tull, and was thinking more of Dire Straits... lol Thank you for giving us all those genuine great reactions, you always manage to put a smile on my face ❤

Songs from the wood or Heavy Horses are albums you really should listen to. Tull had grown into an incredible Folk Rock titan,the song,writing,musicianship and the understanding of ancient Myth,legend and pagan ways really came to the fore in their lyrics.

From the same broadcast, "Too Old to Rock'n'Roll".

Love Jethro Tull! Great reaction.

Talent is underrated now but not when this music was being produced!

Great music for a day at the beach ⛱️

Brit I @m just so impressed that you are so open to music that just impresses. Tull’s back catalogue is a work of amazement. Their album “Aqualung” is a concept album that everyone should have a copy of. Please if you have the time, “Locomotive Breath” will take yours away.😊

Love the variety of your content!

I first heard this song in 1972. Christ I'm...Arrgh!

My favorite Tull song is Cross Eyed Mary

I saw their 25th anniversary tour in 1993!

As a multi-instrumentalist including playing trumpet, I appreciated your comments about wind instruments and singing. You should check out his flute work on their huge hit Locomotive Breath, it's really intense and it's in the middle of a rock song and he does all this guttural stuff while he's doing it, almost like he is beatboxing while simultaneously playing the flute. It is really cool. I actually prefer the studio version because his vocal phrasing isn't quite as exaggerated and the sound is more compact, but the live performance is really impressive as well.

@greendragonpublishing

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, this is amazing.

@greendragonpublishing

Жыл бұрын

But warning, Locomotive Breath is NOT LIGHT. And you need the lyrics on that one.

Omg, Ian Anderson is a musical genius! U have no idea....

Great reaction. More Jethro Tull please. Thanks

The story I heard, in an interview with Ian Anderson on the radio, was that the record label in 1969 basically demanded that he write them a hit record. Ian, reluctant and annoyed to be bossed around like that, wrote "Living In the Past" in the rare 5/4 time, just to mess with their heads. It did become a hit, too. Maybe that was just a story and he was messing with my head. I don't care. I like it.

I got to thinking (dangerous I know) and thought you should check out King Crimson - The Court Of The Crimson King....flute solo in middle of the song is beautiful.

Good god. I love your short hair. Your man is lucky to have you. You are special!

Anderson didn't just blow the flute, he hummed into it

Please, please as already suggested find a live performance of Locomotive Breath It's the other side of Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull. The flute is very much heavy metal here. Ps. Britt, you are brilliant and I love your work.

My God live gives you a real treat on his flute work. Jim

So basically, he is a flautist who flauts his flute talents. Whatever he is brilliant and so wonderfully antic and unique.

@ChuckHackney

7 ай бұрын

Maybe manic is a better word than antic, describing his stage presence.

That Jethro Tull video is my go to when I want to feel happy. Been listening since the 70’s only we didn’t get to see these videos till You Tube. That one line the way he sings, happy and I’m smiling walking miles to drink your water caught me with that theatrical expressions. I love Jethro Tull 🩵 great review🔥💕💕

This band was named after the 18th-century British agriculturist, Jethro Tull, who is considered the father of modern agriculture.

Thanks for putting out so much content!

I just Love Your Jethro Comments, again - thay are so Cute and as "quirky" as the band, and they even bring Me a better understanding of my 40+ year old fascination with Jethro Tull. So, the Conclusion is simple: You must Marry Me since You clearly are my Soul Mate, haha! And - since I also play the Flute! Jessörriii! And have played Living in The Past a number of times! So Your next travel will be to Sweden where I will guide You around to the venues in Stockholm where Jethro Tull have performed. Bottom Line: I will take No for an Answer.

Ian anderson learned all the rules of flute so he could break those rules! You have to respect that!

My favorite band ever.

He actually wrote this song hoping it would fail. They were on tour and their manager kept pushing him to write a single. So he wrote this in 5/4 time, which listeners usually don't like, so that it would fail and the manager wouldn't ask him for singles any more. It became a radio hit. If you're impressed with his breath on this song, holy cow, you should see a live performance. Edit: Oh! You have! lol Congrats! :-)

I went to see them in Denver at a small auditorium and it was awesome. Sitting there waiting for them to come on stage, lights went down and... nothing for a couple minutes. Just enough to make us wonder what's going on and suddenly the three double doors at the back opened up with Ian Anderson standing in the middle and a couple band mates in each of the other two. Ian shouts out "HEY! Let's get in the mood for this s***!" Each had a big brown paper bag and as they walked down the aisles, they started throwing baggies of pot to the crowd. Everyone including them fired up for a few and they started playing... for 2 1/2 hours on a 1 hour ticket. It was easily one of the greatest experiences of my life. Right up there with seeing The Grateful Dead live in Candlestick Park... and that's saying something

In 1980 Jethro Tull put out a double live album (on Vinyl ffs!) I think there might even be a video of the concert, It was recorded at a gig somewhere in Italy and it has to be a contender for the best live recording ever made, some of the tracks you have already reviewed, but there is so much more. I think you will be delighted by it, Oh yeh Its called"Bursting out", Enjoy!

You need to hear Bouree, a jazzed up Bach piece. Also, the song "For a thousand Mothers."

Walk a mile to drink your water. That’s the line.

One of best prog rock bands ever please do more of them

Ian Anderson is a bona fide genius!

Great song. Nice fun reaction. If you want to check out his wind and amazing stamina, watch his flute solo in Tampa Bay 1976. It's great and so is he. Watch ya later..

A brilliant piece of music. I remember being drawn to this as I was in ROTC, yet being in conflict in fighting for environmental and human rights. Music has a way of associating one to certain times in their lives. This time was certainly conflicting for me.

Saw Jethro Tull in Montreal back in the 70s ! it was ( A passion play ) album with a round movie screen it starts with a heartbeat and a ballerina slowly getting on her feet ! There s a video of that show ! please find that ! you ll love it ! thanks !

Das ist so schön. Und Du bist so schöne. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!

As you said Britt, what Ian Anderson does live takes a lot of technique and stamina, the guy is 75 now and still touring and releasing new albums. His generation of performers and musicians had long lasting creativity and masses of personality, you had to have something unique to stand out from the crowd. The band started in 1967 as a blues based outfit, but quickly developed into their own mix of rock, folk, jazz, and classical and they've been a big live act for decades and still filling stadiums. This song is very clever as it's a groove in 5/4 time (i.e. 5 beats to the bar, an usual pattern more associated with jazz music) with the emphasis on the 4th and 5th beats accented with the click of a pair of claves. Somehow, Ian and the band made the song rock, and you really don't notice how odd this beat is. Here you only got a small taste in the fade of Ian's remarkable flute soloing, please check out some live stuff like 'Locomotive breath' or 'Thick as a brick'.

There will never be another two decades like the 60’s, and 70’s...I fell sorry for you young people today!

@Isleofskye

Жыл бұрын

Tru Say,Mi Bredda..

The first live concert I went to was Jethro Tull and San Bernardino pre-1972 in Anderson is incredible performer on stage plus an accomplished I guess you said accomplish foolish self taught he’s also rather a mathematician of sorts I don’t remember what I don’t remember if he taught or exactly what but he is rather a mathematician

Legend says he's and immortal jester born in the village of Glen Finnin in 1472.

Locomotive breath live is amazing

Couple of flute songs for you. "Can't You See" by the Marshall Tucker Band. "Color My World" by Chicago. Also this song is noteworthy for the 5/4 compound meter. Really cool!

Quirky is a great word! Also they are very intricate instrumentally and lyrically...seeing the lyrics sometimes helps for them.

Have a look at the live version of "Locomotive Breath". It will show you what a fun band they really are. I saw them in concert in the seventys. My face hurt after the show from laughing so much. Love your channel.

@richhopson6063

Жыл бұрын

First saw Tull in 70's myself. Right after Passion Play came out. Fantastic show.

❤LOVE Jethro Tull!!! Please react to - Locomotive Breath -Aqualung -Minstrel in the Gallery -Songs from the Wood -Thick as a Brick -The Witch's Promise -Thanks!!!

Yes there's not many rock bands that incorporate the flute into there music. The band Kansas "Dust in the wind" is a great one. Marshall Tucker band "heard it in a love song" is another great song.

He is a self taught flutist and when this was performed he had only been playing for 2 years!!!! They are from Ireland and completely against drugs even in the 60’s

This is not the studio version which has a more prominent guitar. The rhythm is buried which makes this version less powerful, but it's one of my favorites from this band. This song is also played in 5/4 time which gives that unusual amble forward. One of many classics from this great band.

Hey brit you should here locomotive breath hy jethro tull its amazing

Locomotive Breath.

You have to listen to the following live performances Locomotive Breath Aqualung Cross Eyed Mary Thick as a Brick