It surprises me how little people appreciate the musical knowledge and skill embedded in Jethro tull music. This is not something you can just wing along. This is academic level musicology.

@tixximmi1

6 ай бұрын

That's why it's been Zappa, Gentle Giant and Ian for 52 years for me. I've only added one since then and that's Neal Morse.

This song hasn’t lost a bit of its magic, over the many years.

One of the best songs Ian ever wrote, and he wrote a lot of them.

@thisistheworldtoday

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite one of his

@knowhere60

2 жыл бұрын

IMHO it's the embodiment of a couples love ❤️

@slw59

2 жыл бұрын

@@knowhere60 So true 🥰

@jakollee

10 ай бұрын

@@knowhere60yes, it’s a love song that’s neither cloying nor trite.

@knowhere60

10 ай бұрын

@@jakollee Exactly! Almost matter of fact, which is its beauty.

This is one of those little songs that described perfectly my future wife and I hanging out in her apartment while I was going to college in the mid 70's. Over the years, we would reflect on how the lyrics and its warm, loving feel, fit so well with those years, when we heard it again, from time to time. She passed in 2013 (only 61). Now I'm learning it, note by note, singing to her portrait, getting that great warm vibe of years gone by. Will the years treat us well? I guess it didn't for us. And it's only the giving that makes you what you are; still certainly true.

@09lounis

3 жыл бұрын

Reflections of a time long past. Rarely the best you can witness but too often the

@jphb7730

3 жыл бұрын

Wayne Lynch ...Wow, I’m glad I saw your comment. I’m 43 and my fiancé passed away in 2014 when she was 31. She wasn’t exactly a fan of my musical tastes, as she was more in tune with a younger “party scene bartender’s jams”, ....but she loved when I’d play guitar for her and became a fan of classic rock music, that was before her time...and much of mine as well. This song paints a picture in my mind of how beautiful she was and no other song lyrics have ever described how I felt about her when she entered or left a room like this song. Thanks for commenting on your own experience. It got me crying a bit but mostly in remembrance of a beautiful reality I’ve had

@waynelynch25

3 жыл бұрын

@@jphb7730 JP - Remarkable of how the same passages found the two of us in exactly the same way from similar experiences. Thanks for reaching out and sharing. My feeling is the song and those specific words, allows us to re-live that experience, momentarily; we're there, young and together again. The tears are the return to reality. I love playing this song. I still see her mischievous smile "as she floats from the kitchen" ....." spilling crumbs on the bed" and also my grin as "I shake my head". Beautiful, perfect.

@jphb7730

3 жыл бұрын

Wayne Lynch thanks for the reply man

@ljsites

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I came across this. I can relate. Thank you so much.

I've probably listened to this song hundreds of times over the decades. Never made it through once without crying.

@eberhardg.6204

Жыл бұрын

Alvin, I feel the same way. And it's only the giving that makes you, what you are. My credo, since I was 16. One half century meanwhile.

@aqua0lung

Жыл бұрын

Same here. And I still cry. But the credo screwed up my life. I have always been asked for more, what was given has never been enough. So just a suggestion, go with the second part of the song in Living in the Past.

@hidan4703

9 ай бұрын

what are you guys saying lmao@@aqua0lung

@macchinastella2307

9 ай бұрын

I see I'm not alone. The imagery in this masterpiece is so vivid to me. I am reminded of this song when I find myself looking at my wife when she is preoccupied with something else and doesn't notice me watching her. I tear up and think of this song and how much I love and adore her. Ian Anderson had a way of painting an accurate picture of whatever he's singing about, genius!

@knowhere60

7 ай бұрын

Sane here 😊

Is it just me, or do masterpieces like this make anyone else tear up a bit? I would have loved to sit in that room for that performance.

@leapingjoseph8462

3 жыл бұрын

Makes me tear up every time. Peace.

@Heretic_Hero

2 жыл бұрын

Fucking same man it’s just so beautiful

@genegibson1690

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me every time after a million years

@tomspafford5368

Жыл бұрын

the older I get the more this song affects me, maybe because the years are slipping away. I tear up too

@tomgleckler5069

2 ай бұрын

Yup,tears.

The pure genius of Ian Anderson still rings out. How can one improve a 50 year old masterpiece; -Put a string quartet behind the parlor guitar and piano. The song is so simple and pure that every man who has ever listened to it relates it directly to a woman he loved!

Oh wow, I'm fifteen again; discovering Tull, Floyd, Yes and so many more great bands on WPLR. Thanks Kirby!

Beautiful arrangement. Great version.

Ian has a whopping great musical legacy, and this song seems to sum up the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic elements that define that legacy.

I well up every time I hear this song. Wish it went on for hours !

Still...after all these years...forever the showman...forever the genius that us Tull fans have come to love. Are you listening Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voters???

Thanks so much for the upload! Wondring Aloud, Again (full Morgan Version, Steven Wilson stereo remix), which runs a bit over 7 minutes is likely one of the greatest masterpieces ever written, I think. Though this video of the shorter version with a string quartet sounds amazing. Pure, beautiful genius. Ian Anderson must certainly be counted among the most unique & original of artists of all time (at least that I know of). His latest material, 2022's The Zealot Gene and 2023's RökFlöte, also outstanding.

Wow, just amazing. And I always thought I was the only man in the world that heard this song and immediately got that feeling, my heart just melting at the thought of my wife. Thank you Wayne

@waynelynch25

7 ай бұрын

I am humbled by the sincere, broad, influence this song has had on so many people. Love is often hard to define, this is certainly part of the definition. Peace and happiness to you, John.

And it's only the giving that makes you what you are. Love that.

I call this beauty. Pure beauty.

Brilliant then... And even more so today. Just how I remember it back in 72. Thank you.

I'm just re-discovered Jethro Tull now that my kids have grown up and left home. I always knew they were awesome. Apparently all my old vinyl is worth something now! Good luck getting that off me!

Saw 3 Tull concerts, all in the 70's. They were never less than 100% on.

Ian Anderson forever. Jethro Tull forever.

I remember it like yesterday, my big brothers brought this album home and as a child I was absolutely captivated. I had a joint of Acapulco gold in one hand and a GI Joe in the other. My grip slipped and GI Joe hit the floor.🔱🍻👍💪🎸

My admiration for Ian just keeps growing.

Probably the finest emotive song I have ever heard, and I have heard a LOT of music in my life. The melody, the words, the serenity Ian puts into it with his singing... just beautiful. I don't cry when I hear it anymore, but if it went for a minute longer...

@billnickey5048

4 ай бұрын

Another verse would have me reaching for tissues. Gladly.

One of my favorite songs of his ...

the most original sound and characters and showmanship musicians that came out of 60s. Nothing like them ever. the ultimate best.still have the stubs from all their concerts in 70s at Madison square.

@waynelynch25

Жыл бұрын

The first date with the woman who would become my wife was ELP at Madison Square Garden 10/17/77. Still have the stubs!

WONDERFUL VIDEO. 😊

Ian sounds fantastic here!!!!

@bebedordecoca

4 жыл бұрын

and after 2000 he sounds like he's dying whitout air while singing

@jphb7730

3 жыл бұрын

Yhure Sobreira notice how she says “here”

@artemesaulkov2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@bebedordecoca yeah indeed. I am saying this as a person who’s favourite band is Tull and ian is my musical idol

I could listen to that guitar sound on a loop for hours…

It's a great sound for my soul to hear these musicians and Ian Anderson this theme too.

Beh, di tutte le cover....questa sara ' sempre e comunque la n.1 !! Grande Ian, grazie per le emozioni che ci hai regalato con i Jethro Tull ( Varese,febbraio 1972, Roma marzo 1973), indimenticabile!

This is a beautiful often overlooked gem. And Tull lineup is just about my favorite.

the big genius of one different rock music ...& the best poet

Just beautiful......and endless. Love it.

This is part of my acoustic tull set.....nice playing along with them👍

Beautiful song...the best. High feelings!

I saw Orchestral Tull, Warner Theater, Torrington, CT. It was absolutely wonderful.

I wish this would go on forever!

This is amazingly lovely. It's apparent that Ian's voice is already in its final stages at this point, (2015?) but the soft labored effort actually adds to to the melancholy of the song. This would have been the perfect swan song to an astonishing career.

@jasomkovac9115

Жыл бұрын

Tull is still one of my top bands to listen to. But I tend to agree with you. ( I don't listen to much after Minstrel by the by).

@joannehack7588

Жыл бұрын

??? NO APOLOGIES NECESSARY FOR PERFECTION

@joannehack7588

Жыл бұрын

💖

@joannehack7588

Жыл бұрын

It does not get any finer (in my opinion)

@marielevine7757

7 ай бұрын

There's a lot of great music after Minstrel. Open up your heart a little bit. You're missing out on half a dozen great albums. @@jasomkovac9115

A beautiful Masterpiece. The "French Parlour Guitar", which he masterfully plays, is a very underrated instrument which I feel every Acoustic Guitarist should own and learn to play with all its subtleties. (EX: Martin O-18 pre 1960).

That was beautiful

What an absolute genius. He still after all these years wants to give the surprised eye expressions in order to emphasis the music. And changing key in the last line as if it were a bridge is just extrodinary.

Wow! How beautiful was THAT song? Very! Love Jethro Tull. Mr. Ian Anderson is an srtist. Surrounds himself with other artists. SO GLAD I've gotten to see him live a couple times. I'm from the 70's and saw A LOT of great bands. None were better!

Beautiful !!!

thanks for sharing!He is my very first and lifetime beloved vocalist.

I've just fallen in love. I sought this song.

A poem/song of life.

Magnificent arrangement. Bravo!

Favorite band of all time.

Every version sooths my soul.

A Masterpiece!

what a Beautiful music ❤

The description says "Wond'ring Aloud" was released on "Living in the Past", but it was actually released on "Aqualung".. There is a song on Living in the Past called "Wond'ring Again", which was an unreleased and a much more progressive song whos second part is an early version of wond'ring aloud, that didn't make the cut in it's entirety ... They opted for only the simpler Wondrin Aloud part, tuned down the lyrics to be more of a classic romantic song which served as a nice intermission to the prog album. Both versions make up "one" of my favorite songs from Jethro Tull :)

@obi234

11 ай бұрын

To extrapolate, the "Wond'ring Again" version ends in a similar, yet, stark contrasting way; instead of "And it's only the giving that makes you what you are." its: "And it's only the taking that makes you what you are." with an additional stanza that follows.. Just a remarkably different lyrical substance set to the same rhythm, melody and harmony.

It's such a beautiful song.

Further proof that Ian Anderson is a musical genius.

@marielevine7757

7 ай бұрын

I like the word "Savant"

All my life along, Ian Anderson's songs.

Beautiful Ian.

Ian Anderson é simplesmente o maior talento musical de todos os tempos.

Reste toujours adorable et grand monsieur de l histoire musical incroyable

BEAUTIFUL......................

love it. why isn't he in the HOF. I have been a big fan of him for 50 years

@scottmatznick3140

2 жыл бұрын

why doesn't anyone care that he doesn't want to be in it?

Sublime!

Wondring Aloud first appeared on the Aqualung album, one year previous to the Living in the past album.

No one - not even James Taylor - has gotten more mileage out of the lowly D major chord shape.

@heavnnnsent

2 жыл бұрын

My two favorite JT's. Love them both

@kevinconville9258

2 жыл бұрын

Neil Young's done OK with it as well. Oh yeah, Pete Townsend also.

You've still 'got it' Ian !🎵

The way it should have been recorded. Sounds great!

They will always be the GOAT, imo!!

There are a few love songs that are genius in their simplicity.. The Beach Boys... God only knows... and Ian’s Wondering Aloud..

Takes you back in time Rocket song

Beautiful

When l heard that aqualong lp. My memory goes to my sweet ex. It feels,makes me feel all right.

@lukequigley121

2 жыл бұрын

That's what music does, makes our mind hit the "rewind" an love n feel all over again..I'm doin it too..

Ian Anderson what can one say? Incredible ❤️

The most perfect love song 🎵 ❤

I love that guy ♥️

Still think ," It's only the giving that makes you, what you are," is so good you could write a gospel around it

@waynelynch25

Жыл бұрын

You certainly couldn't go wrong by making it your life's credo.

@johnkemp9835

Жыл бұрын

My dear new friend, that IS the gospel . If I may, check out Ben Harper's Power of the Gospel. Very powerful!

Love it

Love me some TULLAGE, man!

Reste toujours adorable grand monsieur de l histoire

"Wondring Aloud" is not originally from "Living in the Past" album but from "Aqualung" album released in 1971.

Will the years treat us well?

Musica commovente 💗

Like watching a NASA rocket take off. So many moving parts dedicated to 1 mission. Musicianship at its finest

Wooow ❤

Genius

superbe !

genius

Amazing...

💘

@joannehack7588

Жыл бұрын

💐

❤❤❤❤

Bravo.

Jethro Tull

The finest instrument here is coming out of Ian Anderson's throat.

@genegibson1690

2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful thing to say!

incrível

YEP... Love that too...!!

I found this song when I was 13.

💘☮️💛

@joannehack7588

Жыл бұрын

💙

2:53 - Yeah, I recognize that look...it's Ian Anderson but not our mad hairy scottish flutist from a Tolkien world anymore :l

Absolutely love this song.....always have. Anderson's lyrics haunt me....always have. A lot of Christian allusions.....not sure what to make of them. Like in this song, e.g., "We are our own saviors". He must be kidding. If that's the case, we're in trouble.

@matthewkyle3793

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN

@waynelynch25

2 жыл бұрын

My impression is that the underlying theme of Aqualung is that religion, like life, is what you make of it, practice the way that comforts you. The last lines on the album are: "I don't believe you You had the whole damn thing all wrong. He's not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays." Give the whole LP a listen from that perspective and see if you "see" the colorfully described everyday characters observed by the presenter (Ian?) and his skepticism that you need to follow "rules" to properly worship "My God".

❤

Artrock as his Best. I love Ian Anderson. ❤