Whose listening in 2024? Incredible flute skills! Ian Anderson is one of the best rock n roll performers in modern rock history.

@gavinsolomon2711

Ай бұрын

Right here with you, friend!

@CQJR007

Ай бұрын

Saw them live a few times, they blew away everybody !!

@margaretclark......akamarm2600

Ай бұрын

100% in agreement, also Barre is an amazing guitarist

@jackweaver4564

Ай бұрын

And no stupid smartphones up trying to record video! Just enjoyment.

@smittyinwootown5640

Ай бұрын

He was self taught. Incredible. I saw Jethro Tull plenty of times in the 70s in The Old Boston Gahden. Mescaline was the way to go. 😂 Check out what this Classically trained Flutist has to say about Ian Anderson. It’s pretty cool. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mX-H1NOYoc2oj7w.htmlsi=62ZUZBH7zNOQck-J

Listen up kiddos THIS is rock and roll music!!

One of the most original and talented bands of all time!!!!

Jethro Tull,i know this band sine 1968,when I was 12 years old.I hear their music today,a 67 years old,and I'll never finish to listen them,every day.

"Mom, I want to be a rock star." "No Ian, your dad and I want you to take flute lessons." "Have it your way mom"

@JollyOlliman89

4 жыл бұрын

;)

@micheleparker8123

4 жыл бұрын

😝

@Alan-fv8ie

4 жыл бұрын

Ian picked up the flute after the band was formed because, as he put it, he didn't want to become "just another 3rd rate guitar player.

@mdf3962

4 жыл бұрын

@@Alan-fv8ie Yes, I was surprised to hear that. just thought I'd make a funny comment.

@alexf.6521

4 жыл бұрын

@@Alan-fv8ie i read somewhere that ian started playing the flute 6 months before the band was formed

I remember the first time I heard this song. My brother, father and I were just hanging out, bullshitting, and my dad asked if we ever heard of Jethro Tull. Me and my brother both responded with no then my dad put this song on for us. Minds were blown that day lol still get goosebumps every time I hear this. RIP Dad, thank you for showing me real music 🤘🏼

@brianflis1031

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome memory to have

@terasasanders8155

2 жыл бұрын

Jethro Tull Was an AMAZING Band Back In the Day ! Your Dad had good taste..

@nordwest23

2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful comment

@nekite1

2 жыл бұрын

I remember back in 1970, the headmaster of my school (a Catholic priest) was very aware of social issues and used the lyrics from Aqualung to deliver a sermon about inequality. Given the fact that this was in South Africa deep in the grip of apartheid at the time, he was skating on very thin ice. A man I had the utmost respect for.

@blogaventura4510

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful memory

In their own universe this band was. There are no bands like this anymore. Simply epic performances. 100% original and pure jam. God thank you for allowing me to be a teenager in the 70s. Love Tull.

@lascm5237

10 ай бұрын

Spot on, Tull, Bad Co. and Purple 😁

@annalisavajda252

10 ай бұрын

No they still exist I had a boyfriend in 2010 loved Jethro Tull he played 7 instruments would do tree pose like Ian with a violin so hot!

@annalisavajda252

10 ай бұрын

Really I was 31 in 2010 and my boyfriend a younger less still he loved this and who am I to resist a 21 year old blonde with long hair 6'2 at the foot of the bed playing classic fiddle? No I'll make him stew Fer dinner cake Fer his birthday etc. Earned it.

@franciscopastranalucio9390

10 ай бұрын

Probably you might listen to king gizzard and the lizard wizard, I'd say they're one of the best rock bands out there.

@user-hr7eo4sd9b

9 ай бұрын

Yep die 70er waren in der Musik perfekt

His extreme facial expressions makes the performance so much better

One of the greatest most unique frontmen in history

@kaizoku0u

3 жыл бұрын

Steve "Rambo" Walsh one of them

@darqv9358

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaizoku0u Freddie Mercury too. Man was crazy on a stage.

@briteppr62

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct, there's no doubt!

@walterwhite9935

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!!!!

@crucisnh

2 жыл бұрын

@@darqv9358 Freddie Mercury was probably the best frontman. But Ian Anderson was special in his own way. He had a unique voice that was a joy to listen to. Not a powerful one like Freddie's, but quite unique in its own way.

The fact that you make a flute kick ass in a rock band automatically gets your ass into the rock and roll hall of fame. Most underrated band of all time.

@tommyrawlings3046

2 жыл бұрын

Martin Barre is amongst the most underrated guitarists for sure!

@vickiepowell6845

2 жыл бұрын

Bryan m

@vickiepowell6845

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@mathijsbastiaansen5394

2 жыл бұрын

If you like flute in rock you should check out Back Home from the golden earring.

@ST1973

2 жыл бұрын

underrated ?

This song is one of the pillars of rock music.

Drove a van in the 70's with a mega sound system. I got trapped in a huge traffic jam on the Southern State Pkwy going to the beach. Traffic stopped, we started partying and I let loose with Tull that could be heard miles away. The reactions from people that surrounded us was priceless.

@moserr11

Жыл бұрын

Drove a VAN in the 70's. Who didn't?

@lindasimons691

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved when this happened, thanks for the musical accompaniment going to Smith’s point or Jones beach, depending on which way we were headed.

@Toodaloo684

Жыл бұрын

You’ve got one of the best names ever

@TuckerSP2011

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, Tull was so big on Long Island back then!

@audreydaleski1067

Жыл бұрын

Dud u give the bored other stranded a concert?

The fact that you all are here listening to this live version tells me you all know and love Tull and classic rock.. Nuff said.

@duckman5642

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@patrickm.4310

2 жыл бұрын

Well... I searched their name and their first song title entry and clicked on their first video, however I love classic Rock anyway. :)

@briteppr62

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!!!!

@caseriviera8331

2 жыл бұрын

just picked up my first electric guitar and I'm hooked on classic rock - this is an amazing show!

@Sigmar_Heldenhammer

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, I was here looking for the original track used in a meme.

They're playing like their tour bus is double parked. This is absolutely fucking blistering and I love every second of it

@andrewelliott4436

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Let's get rid of the sampling and the auto - tuning, and go back to great musicianship. And record onto tape - charging producers for every roll - so they don't mess about for weeks producing nothing.

@andrewmonument8847

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewelliott4436 Back to the time when music was REAL music !

@piperuk5366

2 жыл бұрын

Double parked 🤣👌

@thomasnelson5758

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I love this description

After 50 years this tune still gives that “feel!”

@mystified1429

Жыл бұрын

like the all time winner has got you..........

One of the best performers in the history of the human race.

@johnjohn-ne8fw

5 ай бұрын

😂

Jethro Tull, what a Band. I am 64 now, still loving this music.

@netlinus

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm 46 - and feel the same about that genius music since I heard it first, 30 years ago.

@jefferyhurley151

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 64 and we rocked our Asses Off.that was and still is the greatest music ever.✌️

@meat-hook

2 жыл бұрын

My dad played a lot of great 70s rock when I was a kid.. I'm 42, my kids are 16 and 22 and we all blast this stuff when cleaning. My grandson is 6 months, but he will know good music.

@louisgroenwold2413

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@briteppr62

2 жыл бұрын

@@netlinus Ha!

The flute straight to lyrics and Vice versa is actually the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen

@frankkolton1780

3 жыл бұрын

I've always been amazed by the vocal utterances he's able to make while playing the flute at the same time.

@mattgraves490

3 жыл бұрын

I just started my own Rock and roll hall of fame. Jethro tull is my first inductee.

@joelmiddaugh8229

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but John Popper from Blues Traveller is just as impressive. Now the music isn't as good at all, but that's a different subject.

@karendoncockburn1107

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree🥰

@TransRoofKorean

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankkolton1780 imo it's similar to what people do more commonly with harmonica

I'm 68 and still can't get enough of Jethro Tull. Saw the band with every album release from aqualung thru stormwatch.

@gertmauersberger2388

2 жыл бұрын

69 and still kickin'

@yorkshireguy3798

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 68 (in two days) and feel privileged to have seen them live at Belle Vue Manchester. I bought all their albums and never get bored listening to Ian Anderson’s creativity.

@CONEHEADDK

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a kid (compared to you olds fooks in this thread) and had a poster of that ugly guy on my wall 45+ years ago, but never heard anyting by them until max 2 years ago... Strange how things work out.. I want to use this chance to mention a just as old danish band called Secret Oyster, that I'm convinced , that some of you will like. Enjoy - or not B)

@tusharray1494

Жыл бұрын

Same here....one of the band whose music just flows

@thomasfoss9963

Жыл бұрын

Wow--- I saw them twice in the 70s--- the Stand Up tour and Thick as a Brick---- High energy shows that's for sure!!!! Martin Barre is a great guitar player, always underated---+

I saw Jethro Tull at MSG in NYC in 1977. It was my first concert ever. I have been to many, many concerts since then, but the Tull show still ranks among the best. Never to old to rock n roll...

He stitched that shirt together from the skin's of lesser rock stars.

@marchofsaints

4 жыл бұрын

Why does this comment not have more upvotes?

@hypnicjerk7696

4 жыл бұрын

That comment got a chuckle out of me, have an up vote.

@kentmccartt1350

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@kentmcca1456

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@oatnoid

3 жыл бұрын

Too freaking funny! I laughed hard! Thanks. I hear there was a bounty on them.

Ian Anderson always reminded me of a crazed Renaissances man from the 1400s who transported himself through time into a rock band.

@manuela.8676

4 жыл бұрын

he is superior to that

@Rick-tf4dl

4 жыл бұрын

Ian is a poet from the 13th century and everyone of them words rang true And glowed like burnin' coal Pourin' off of every page Like it was written in my soul

@allanpope2625

4 жыл бұрын

Ohh absolutly

@arthurhunt642

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant musician

@DianaDuBoseRosplock

4 жыл бұрын

@Bella Bella I've been listening to them since the early 70's....I'm now 63 and still listening.

One of my favorite songs of all times

That magical flute is just out of this world! Ian Anderson takes it to new high....even after so many years of listening to it, never makes it dull even by a whisker

@morebirdsandroses

7 ай бұрын

Isn't that the truth!😁

Probably one of the most unique bands in rock history

@fairygodmomma2313

9 ай бұрын

I believe you are right!👍👍

@paulmorvantjr.8072

9 ай бұрын

Indeed!

@edrader

8 ай бұрын

along with DEVO

@mennobults6464

8 ай бұрын

Yeah and one of the best live-bands ever.

It's like a group of talented yet Insane homeless people somehow got access to a live stage. . Hilarious and awesome

@joelikesconverse

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I love it

@charleneevans5848

4 жыл бұрын

one of the best concerts I ever attended in the late 70's

@chaosreigns7386

4 жыл бұрын

@@charleneevans5848 my father described it as if late renaissance minstrels were lost in time and the only way back home was to jam like they'd never jammed before...

@chaosreigns7386

4 жыл бұрын

so you know aqualung huh?

@garyball6288

4 жыл бұрын

Good for them did you give them to get them something to eat

My Dad, the Honorable Judge Weber actually turned me on to rock and roll with this album. I wish I had his vinyl collection from when he graduated Law School at OU. RIP Dad. ❤️

One of the greatest bands of all time. Talent unsurpassed. Brings back most incredible memories of my youth. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

It was so nice of this rock band to adopt the ragged, time travelling, flute waving medieval bard

Im 70 years old and can still never get enough of this band:)

My dad who passed away, told me this was his all time favourite song. Its incredible. Never be anything like this is modern times

@finalxcx

6 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

You can never beat CLASSIC ROCK.

@ljgittingeriii3199

Жыл бұрын

and especially classic progressive rock!

@bernhardherrmann9230

Жыл бұрын

@@ljgittingeriii3199,.... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RIGHT, MY FRIEND !!! BERNIE GERMANY

@securityranger773

3 ай бұрын

Not even with a stick!

Vim pelo Cadê a chave? Leon gosta dessa música.

@bacon7104

2 жыл бұрын

tbm kkkk tava procurando faz tempo essa banda, só fui descobrir como q escreve no video dos 13 anos de casamento

@clesioalmeida8640

2 жыл бұрын

Vei kkkkk eu tbm! MEU DEEEUS, realente é muito bom!

@ylmakarterdsouza

2 жыл бұрын

Tamo junto! 😂😂😂🙌

@andreakirishima5013

2 жыл бұрын

Tmj kk

@elissonlandim

2 жыл бұрын

Tradução? Não entendi.

I've never seen some one who looks so much like a homeless crazy man but rocks as hard as Ian Anderson does

@rickkaneft5142

6 жыл бұрын

ben swistak , I think he wants to project the persona and attitude of a pirate???

@georgeb.wolffsohn30

5 жыл бұрын

Think "Too Old to Rock and Roll".

@Dragonstaff

5 жыл бұрын

@MichaelKingsfordGray Even more so on the 'Aqualung' cover. I heard he actually got a bit upset about that one.

@dlwatib

5 жыл бұрын

Joe Cocker.

@chrys6041

5 жыл бұрын

Ben swistak 👍👍👍

Who remembers Ian Anderson's hallmark flamingo stance on one leg? Vivid memories. If you were brought up in the 60's, 70's and 80's then your were blessed with the best musicians EVER.

@elektraerika01

3 ай бұрын

I totally agree and was blessed to have been brought up during this time period 🙌 🙏

@johnnydelrocco8693

Ай бұрын

I remember it very well. Many musicians during the 20th century had pizzazz, finesse, character, skill, heart, and other attributes that defined who they were. In the case @JohnSmith brought up with the famous Ian Anderson flamingo one leg stance.

I began my TULL LP collection in 69, first concert in 73, met Ian twice/once on stage, and have too many concert shirts to count. The band is truly unique, the musicianship always exceptional, and every concert is an event that never ever disappoints!

And he never took drugs he was just nuts naturally God bless him Ian you’re awesome dude

@brentluckhart6238

2 жыл бұрын

Why would he ever have to? Bitchin group! Could both sing and slam on that flute.

@brentluckhart6238

2 жыл бұрын

NOBODY, I REPEAT, NOBODY has to be a drugheart!!!! CHRIST can set the vilest free!!!!!! Hitler could of been set free: if had just repented!

@MsSmitty9

2 жыл бұрын

He’s a Genius. Period. I don’t think the Rock and Roll Hall of fame deserves Ian Anderson if they’ve passed Him up all these years. Martin Barre too. God Bless Em Both. 🙏

@snelgrave101

Жыл бұрын

Imagine him on drugs? That would have been something else

@lauramccaul1862

Жыл бұрын

Yeh

Rock flute is underrated

@629GSMITH

5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE HIS

@alanyates3132

5 жыл бұрын

@MichaelKingsfordGray that was very clever! Well done!

@royfrye2871

5 жыл бұрын

@bitchasshoeism 😂😂😂😂

@royfrye2871

5 жыл бұрын

I think theres only room for Ian there! Nobody could do it any better! C'mon.. A flute man!!! Who else could make a flute badass??

@mattia7556

5 жыл бұрын

PFM and Focus use too. Go listen Celebration and Hocus Pocus.

I never heard this song until three weeks ago when me and grandfather were out riding on the farm he played this. Im 16 currently I this is my new favorite rock and of the older rock bands.

The music of my youth, so glad I was young then, the greatest era ever.

@gabihenne1045

10 ай бұрын

Einfach genial. Unbeschreiblich 😂🎉❤

First time I heard this song was in 2016 (I was 17) when I was sweeping near the gas pumps at the store I worked at. Older guy pulled up in an 80 something cutlass with it blaring in the middle of the flute solo and when he got out he asked me if I’d ever heard of Jethro Tull, said I should check them out on break or at home. Just want to say thanks if you read this Marty

@jamesprice2163

3 жыл бұрын

Blasting Jethro tull in a g-body Cutlass ... I'm jealous that dudes living the life

@stevenleslie8557

3 жыл бұрын

I was about 17 when I first heard it too. When it was released in the 70's!!

@anthonymurphy2806

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment Ben Butz !

@raegriffith5814

2 жыл бұрын

Love this story !!! Music is the most amazing thing we should all share with eachother

When the concerts at 8 but you have a village to pillage at 11

@theohioshirey

3 жыл бұрын

That's funny!

@Cheops2112

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome comment 😳😍😂👍

@robertlongwill8856

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment made my week. LMAO👌

@kentmcca1456

3 жыл бұрын

Been there

@davidmitchell1959

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful comment!

The most amazing band I had the privilege of seeing live.

@TheSuzey1957

Жыл бұрын

me too

@samualwilliamson1187

Жыл бұрын

So jealous!

@Cry.For.Ukraine

Жыл бұрын

Me too! They were fantastic!

@leemckee6963

3 ай бұрын

I remember reading they had the record for the most time changes of any band... .simple awesome@@Cry.For.Ukraine

I have loved Jethro Tull ever since I was a little kid, and im only 22. Ians voice and his flute was so beautiful and mesmerising, I sometimes listend to it when I was upset or frustrated to calm my head down. It made me fell much better every time.

When I listen to Jethro Tull so does the rest of my road. Superb.

@blombergk

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!LOLOL!!

@shanaazabrahams1319

Жыл бұрын

As you should

I've always heard of Jethro Tull but never listened to them, just a band that I knew was great through word of mouth. I have been a fool to have never listened to them before now. Amazing

@crucisnh

2 жыл бұрын

One of the things that made Tull special is that they didn't fit into a specific genre. They'd go through different phases throughout their career. From a bluesy phase to an English country phase to a more rock phase to a south asian/Indian phase. They even won a Grammy for best heavy metal band in a year when their album wasn't really heavy metal. They've always been very difficult to categorize.

@Kathysue11

2 жыл бұрын

Better late than never Jake!!! Enjoy...absolutely awesome!

@snelgrave101

2 жыл бұрын

I made the same mistake as yourself Jake, Glad I hit play on this tune it's a superb track.

@peterfireflylund

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, just to make sure you don't miss anything: Deep Purple, Yello, Led Zeppelin, Tom Waits, Blind Boys of Alabama, AC/DC, Miles Davis, Rolling Stones, Elvis, ...

@edrader

8 ай бұрын

@@crucisnh defies description like the tubes

I dont know how I got here, but man am I glad I did. As a musician myself this can be summed up in one word: WOW This is how a true rock concert should be looking like. The energi is just amazing. wow wow wow!

Thanking you for my friend Tom...... Died so young, so fresh, 40 years ago ..... and he loved you....

After nearly 50 years, that flute still gives me the chills. Just remarkable.

@richardcobey9415

2 жыл бұрын

Just good stuff

Now this is true showmanship.

@tuhannin

6 жыл бұрын

Hocus pocus focus

@iyanyanuar8032

6 жыл бұрын

O k

@denisedaniel828

6 жыл бұрын

808 ,♠

@denisedaniel828

6 жыл бұрын

808 , Absolutely awesome ,yes.

@jasongallimore5184

6 жыл бұрын

Lsd is a wonderful thing...

Bloody hell, brings back memories. That flute playing is legendary 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

So so so under-rated!!! Man they are on fire !!! Ian tears that flute up !!! Take note folks this was pure talent !!! It's a shame what crap we have to see and listen to today !!!

This song is proof Jethro Tull will never be old, only gold. Ian Anderson's flute took us to a new plane. The music industry has never had another like him! He plays something like 8 different musical instruments and he understood how to entertain us. A jolly good showman! Great song even decades later!

@garnerjoyce606

6 күн бұрын

Continues to find his inspiration, 👍

This made me tearup Ian is that good and reminded me of the great years of true rock and roll

@rhondaevans5435

6 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. I'm of the same sentiment....

@vanessarepass533

6 жыл бұрын

Saw him in concert in 1975 when I was pregnant with my first child (my son is an awesome drummer). I was front and center and about 5 rows back. So awesome. I will never forget it. My baby son, Shaun, was listening to all that great music, too! Someone threw a bottle on stage. Ian just simply said I will meet you outside after the show and kept on with the great performance!!!!!

@mikeschmidt8990

6 жыл бұрын

rockartistet got that right

@629GSMITH

5 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT, sad never got to see them.

Just a master musician, no other words can be used to describe this man and his group.

My stepdad--or, I should say, my real dad in all but DNA--introduced me to Jethro Tull and a bunch of other classic rock bands when I was a kid. I can't thank him enough for that and everything else he's done for me.

@johnnichols3113

2 ай бұрын

I bet he'd love to hear it from you

I just saw Jethro Tull on Tuesday at the Apollo in Manchester. 50th anniversary. There’s a number of 22 year olds that appreciate this and I’m one of them. Ian Anderson is a musical genius. Fact. Says a lot when my old man manages to see them 64 times in 65 years 😂

@douglasfreckman8190

5 жыл бұрын

Just left The Rose at the Heights.Jethro Tull fuckin rocked it.Great show,even after 50 years!!!

@mojo3443

5 жыл бұрын

Jack Price I’m 21 and last year I saw jethro tulls thick as a brick tour in CT and it was epic and I would definitely see them again

@AnnaLVajda

5 жыл бұрын

I knew a 21 year old fan of his used to play the violin on one leg looking all crazy.

@jeffreywalton5208

5 жыл бұрын

Front “row” at the Marquis Club in London 1968. Ian was already mounting the mic stand and doing that endless jig. Beyond outstanding! Apparently it was not until some years later he had his1st formal flute lesson-from his 9 year old daughter

@nathan8855

5 жыл бұрын

Saw them when I was 16. One of Martin Barre’s last shows.

Ian Anderson has one of the most awesome voices in classic rock, Just a truly talented musician as well! Jethro Tull belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They are a legendary band led by a legendary iconic front man, Ian Anderson!

@matthewhowes2978

5 жыл бұрын

Perfectly correct.!

@thedevilinthecircuit1414

4 жыл бұрын

Screw the rock and roll hall of lame. It means nothing. We need no institution run by politicos to tell us who's truly great.

@robertmcfarlane1608

4 жыл бұрын

Utterly bloody brilliant live performer, the real deal!

@robertmcfarlane1608

4 жыл бұрын

Whoop! whoop! whoop!

@denniswolf3616

4 жыл бұрын

jaydog titan 1464 i agree with you they should put ian anderson in the hall of fame they always pick dumb people not all of them

I saw Jethro Tull when I was a wee sprog, it was one of the first gigs I ever went to, they're one of the best bands I've ever seen - wish I had a time machine!

My name is trina humble skipper I am 64 years young and I thank you for you and your flute. I play piano organ and also saxophone. You brought the public education to a mysterious phenomenon called musical instruments. Thank you ian anderson. Ps my 41 year old daughter plays the flute and ps Stevie nicks I've met and thank you for sharing the stage with her.

I am 62 and still listening to the great Jethro Tull Benefit album. Tull forever awesome!

@Pete90125

5 жыл бұрын

And me 62

@micheleparker8123

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 60- I'm right with you, rockin' till I die!!!!😁

@jimmymurphy7789

4 жыл бұрын

Ian is truly the "Jimi Hendrix" of the Rock Flute.

@tasertag7513

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmymurphy7789 It's like the flute was a part of his body and it just grew out of him.

@jerryconway8495

4 жыл бұрын

Running a needle thru Aqualung for the first time was good. The second time with the volume pegged, well, 63 love me some Tull.

Listening to Tull is almost like skating away on the thin ice of a new day !!! ;-) Brilliant just brilliant !

Never was anything like them before ...has been nothing like them since. The one & only, Jethro Tull.

I saw JT in early 80’s and they absolutely blew me away. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen and I saw a lot of musical acts. Incredible. I went on a whim with a buddy and still remember it vividly. 40 years ago. This song is so powerful.

that's real rock and roll, with a tinge of madness.... what i like....

@hannastasiuk6692

6 жыл бұрын

Bouree

@jorgschmitzjoerg91e76

6 жыл бұрын

but this is no rock and roll - simply rock (probably hard rock or the first heavy metal (heavy metal is defined as hard rock with many show elements)... - you should know

@sebastiancenzano7936

6 жыл бұрын

Jörg Schmitz i think that they were a progressive rock band or hard rock, but never rock n roll

@jorgschmitzjoerg91e76

6 жыл бұрын

no problem with your statement - i only hate the "rock and roll" of everyone to everything - rock and roll is bill haley, chuck berry and the early beatles (and excuse the 100 of others i didn't mention...) :-)

@v.a.sancho9973

6 жыл бұрын

+Sebastian Cenzano. ..Same class ass Rush

This song is actually based on a german novel “the tunnel” by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, it follows a young man (who is described as being a bad person, the “all time loser”) taking a train to college, the train derails, and to him the train enters a never-ending tunnel that eventually points down into hell, the side story is of a man catching his girlfriend cheating, which leads to him sabotaging the brakes to the train by stealing the brake handle

@windyhead7960

3 жыл бұрын

Oh! COOL! Anderson confirmed this?

@ragdolltrucking

3 жыл бұрын

@@windyhead7960 i have been asking people for years, to my knowledge no one was ever made aware of this, the book was never translated to any other language, and was only popular in germany

@windyhead7960

3 жыл бұрын

@@ragdolltrucking It's a short story, I read it this evening, with difficulty of course, I don't know that much German, and didn't find any translated version. Thanks for the feed! And I'm convinced he was inspired, maybe someone who had read it told him about it. It's just too close to be a coincidence.

@debbiewagner1996

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. I love it when people share stories and information. I used to listen to Jethro Tull all the time in the 70's but only just started listening again recently. Thank you KZread!!!!!!!

@sipperusko1452

2 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks!

One of the best live perfomance’s ever filmed!Seen it probably more then hundred times and still gets goosebumps.The hole band is just amazing and the flute solo is the best ive heard Ian ever played just incredible!

Hadn't even thought of Tull in i don't know how long. Something reminded me of Aqualung today and down the rabbit hole I go. Such an amazing band. The flute is the novel part of the band, but Ian's voice and look match up with music and the words so perfectly. Lightning in a bottle

This level of enthusiasm needs to make a comeback, along with of course actual music.

@steveorules3972

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, actual music with musician's who know how to play actual instruments.

@gregnedurp2419

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@futuristica1710

2 жыл бұрын

Bohooo

@jaxorgate

2 жыл бұрын

@@steveorules3972 there are plenty of them, look in the right places

Martin Barre is the reason why these guys beat Metallica at the Grammy’s.

@kimpeterson994

3 жыл бұрын

Damn right! Martin Lancelot Barre is a reason to live…to hear him play…again.

@lucagivarini3443

3 жыл бұрын

Grande chitarrista

@jonboy9912

3 жыл бұрын

Martin never knew how good a guitarist he was for years. He was and is a great great guitarist who played lead and rhythm holding the band together ably assisted of course by Glen Cornick and Clive Bunker in my favourite edition of the band. Anderson won flautist of the year back in 1971 I believe much to his embarrassment because he had just took it up, never had lessons and could only play fluently the bands stuff. What a bunch of greats how are the not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

@immanchi843

2 жыл бұрын

still the biggest robbed in Grammy's

@briteppr62

2 жыл бұрын

Rock's most underrated guitarist!

I grew up and aged listening to Jethro tull .. now Ian has lost his hair, I have lost his teeth ... we will never lose the rock soul!

@kozegwaard2264

Жыл бұрын

You had his teeth?!

Keep coming back to this live version of the song, it just SLAPS

Underrated, ignored, and insulted. Probably one of the greatest bands of the last 3 decades. Where is the flute? Lo l

@jimothy1967

3 жыл бұрын

Wholly agree. Amazingly talented as musicians, songwriters AND lyricists.....

@stevenmercer8299

3 жыл бұрын

They were and are unique. The flute yes , but much more than that. Legendary for sure.

@FlyingAce1016

2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered them huge fan of 60s 70s 80s rock.. HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS BAND.

The crowd cheer after the intro, at 1:00, is so fulfilling to me. Puts a huge smile on my face, I have to laugh it feels so good.

Not so much a song, but a lecture and a story rolled into one. Totally unique, brilliant songs writing and guitar work.

Awesome performance! I’m so glad I was a teenager when these guys hit the radio waves, what an enlightening time to live in. This year I’m 70, and I’m still listening!

@FrankStein1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir ... after all these years im still a tull fan ... people see this old man in his dually with windows down and 4000 watts of Tull kicking ass. If its too loud your too old!! I sure loved his concerts. Wish he'd come back to the states one last time before i meet my maker.... so crippled up nowadays , don't even know if i could go.

Jethro Tull look like the escaped a Tolkkien novel.

@laurenturner1931

4 жыл бұрын

I'm reading them in sequence now and I won't be able to shake this comment, lol

@humphrey4976

4 жыл бұрын

One flute to rule them all and in the darkness rock them

@macarchers

4 жыл бұрын

WE ARE GOING TO PUT IT ON THE SITE THAT DESERVES

@simonpaulclennell6449

4 жыл бұрын

Apart from the Rolex

@RodFleming-World

4 жыл бұрын

LOTR was absolutely huge then. The book obviously. But it was just everywhere

i seen jetho Tull at the bayfront center in the 70s i was totally blow away one of the best show i ever seen what a great act i am 61 now and still remember this concert

Incredible Ian Anderson, one of the best frontmen in history of rock, is truly a locomotive of the amazing band Jethro Tull

Dropped acid, went to Winterland to see Credence Clearwater. Second on the bill was a group I'd never heard of... Jethro Tull. 1971

@tonyreina432

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Buttfild

@patrickrogers405

6 жыл бұрын

That would have been awesome

@howardmckenna

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Buttfild... You lucky lucky fucker!

@philhitchcock7141

6 жыл бұрын

jethro tull live was worth seeing on acid for sure (at least i think i remember?)

@dougpaulson6633

6 жыл бұрын

seen em in the 70's also, but they were top bill

Man I got into these guys way too bloody late, what a band. So underrated I feel, and Ian Anderson is a hell of a front man 🤘

Once again a band from the late sixties, early seventies. A band that masters there instruments... I just wish Clive never left . What a master drummer!

Most entertaining concerts I ever had the pleasure to attend.

There's no argument that Ian Anderson is an absolute genius. Lyrically there's no one better. But Martin Barre is an awesome guitarist and Jethro Tull wouldn't have been the incredible thing it was without both of them!

I was at a concert mid ninties in Manchester uk, My friend who is blind wanted the toilet, I led him there by linking arms, Ian anderson shouted it from the stage in a camp voice, Hello boys!

I only know you through my father, his favorite album, Jethro Tull Bursting Out, which he listened to over and over again as a teenager and the last time we listened to it together, it was just great. Greetings from Germany

Hypnotic, mysterious, powerful, euphoric and just brilliant in every way.

Such a unique sound, been listening to Tull since I was 13 so almost 50 yrs. There's been no music since what was produced in the 70's as good as it was then. From poetic lyrics, to sound, creativity was I think at an all time high. So many good bands / artists back then. Listening to some of my favourites today while I paint at my easel.

@rockhead1174

2 жыл бұрын

you are correct, Sir. it was way different before the money grubbers saw what they could git.

@rockhead1174

2 жыл бұрын

and that was a short window ...

No computers, backing tracks, auto tune just flagons of talent and a maniacal edge. Brilliant. Focus as a support band perhaps?!

Not more than 54 years I've ever heard about this group. Since that they are in my heart.

One of the best bands of all time!!!

I was lucky enough to see them live in 73. They opened with Locomotive Breath and just got better as they played. A highly underrated band. These guys were legendary!!

@brentluckhart6238

2 жыл бұрын

Saw them, also.

@heatherhiggins5016

2 жыл бұрын

@@brentluckhart6238 1971 for me they were promoting Aqualung a new release, Yes was the opening act! One of the best shows I have ever seen.

@fiddleandfart

2 жыл бұрын

No... Extremely highly rated!! Where do all you "underrated" commentators get these ideas? Or is it simply that you were too young to experience them in their peak years of "rated" magnificence?

Boycott Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until Ian Anderson gets inducted!

@MsThebeMoon

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, good luck with that ... I'm surprised they FINALLY got in The Moodies. Whoever is on the board doesn't like progressive rock and Tull was mainly album oriented.

@waldoparsnip1025

5 жыл бұрын

I know ! Moody Blues just did ! wtf?

@luannabbate2624

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. One of the most original bands in history. You can compare Ian Anderson with anyone!!

@rucarnuts13

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Anderson had also gone on record as saying he doesn’t with Jethro Tull to be inducted into the R&RHoF, for a variety of reasons. Don’t quote me on this, but if my memory serves right, his big reason as to why he doesn’t want to be inducted was that he feels that the R&RHoF is a mostly-American institution for American rock bands and that it wouldn’t feel right if Jethro Tull were inducted there.

@deborahbowles4576

5 жыл бұрын

And bad company and all the real rock and roll bands, not Janet Jackson and rap crap

I am a 66-year-old burned out hippie who has been blessed with five wonderful children, all of whom love and make music. My big three of 1970’s progressive rock and IMHO the best secular rock bands of all time are Genesis, YES, and Jethro Tull. Particularly my youngest son Jaron, who just turned 18 and graduated from high school loves these 3 bands almost to the point of obsession just like I do! I feel so blessed to be able to share this gorgeous music with all of my children, but especially with Jaron while I am still above ground!

@ljgittingeriii3199

Жыл бұрын

PS: I was able to see Tull in concert 3 times in the 70's. They were extraordinary!

@harolddburke4726

2 ай бұрын

They have an old English folk in their Rock Jazz classic:$on the bright side Such as yourself it seems

@colinwalsh5203

2 ай бұрын

Secular?

The guitarist & bassist are so underrated they never got their due!

@jonniegibbins

Жыл бұрын

Erm, well Martin is often name-checked by modern guitarists, and Peggy invented folk rock bass. So, really both are very highly regarded by those who know them. I'm not sure you go into folk-rock/alt rock to be famous 🙂

The beginning, when the crowd roared like that, pure magic. A genuine reaction. That was no low frequency wave making your hairs stand up like a film trailer at the movie theater. The ability to set something like that off, a charge like that. Beautiful.

@philmorello7131

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I replay to that to hear the crowd. Unbelievable. What a fucking rush.

@philmorello7131

Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable. You described it perfectly. I love that. Pure reaction.

They kept actual rock alive during the 70’s 🔥

@CountessKO

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we did!

Saw them during their Thick As A Brick tour. They played the entire album with skits in between songs. At the end Anderson said, "Now for our next number." The place went wild. Was three rows from stage and he looked like a madman moving around the stage. Without a doubt the best concert and show I ever saw.

I knew the classics from Tull but for the last month I’ve been listening to their music on Spotify while I walk my husky for over an hour daily. I’m hooked what a F*CKING great band.

Crazy man Ian,...love him. Part of the revolution in rock music. One-legged man.