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The bass player for this Madison Square Garden show (and this tour) was Tony Williams. Their regular bass player (John Glascock) became ill and died just 2 years later.
I've seen Jethro Tull Live 27 times over 26 concert tours. Ian Anderson is a self-taught multi-instrumental / song writing genius. He takes his concert performances very seriously whose job is to entertain. He is the finest live performing frontman in Rock history - Bar None. Anderson brings wit, intelligence, athleticism, theatrics, humor, social commentary, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek spice to his concerts. Tull had many band members over the years. Ian always surrounded himself with incredible talent, but their most talented official band line up was from '75 to '79 with: - Ian Anderson (1967-present) - lead vocals, flute, guitar, mandolin, keyboards, saxophone, bagpipe, violin, balalaika, clarinet, various whistles, horns, etc. - Martin Barre (1968-2011) - guitar, mandolin - John Evan (1970-1980) - keyboards - Barriemore Barlow (1971-1980) - drums - John Glascock (1975-1979) - bass - Dee Palmer (David at that time) (1976-1980) - keyboards, saxophone, clarinet, orchestral arrangements
I was fortunate to follow Tull since 69' I followed for 35-40 years NEVER missing a yearly concert. Thee best (bar none) band I have ever seen. Ian Anderson and the band are incredible beyond ANY band I have witnessed. How Ian could have that much pure energy was probably due to his no-drug life! An EPIC syncronized group (all versions) I have seen most every band including Zepplin (front row center) NO ONE comes close to TULL! The best band-front-man to hit the stage!
I TOTALLY AGREE! I wish I could have seen Tull as often as you have. For me, it was 27 times over 26 tours. I've seen a lot of incredible concerts over time and Jethro Tull tops that list easily. Ian Anderson is the finest live performing frontman in Rock history. He brings wit, intelligence, athleticism, theatrics, humor, social commentary, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek spice to every one of his shows.
Denver (Morrison, CO). Red Rocks Amphitheater. Epic concert that never happened due to gross OVER-reaction by security forces to people sneaking in over the rocks on both sides of the seating area. Then pot smoke was detected and this detestable misbehavior had to be reckoned with. Tear gas was being sprayed everywhere. Paying customers and their children were blinded by the gas. Some concertgoers with lung and sinus conditions were hospitalized. It even affected the Jethro Tull band. I later saw two concerts by Tull at McNichols Arena in Denver. You're right about the talent of Ian Anderson, guitarist Martin Barre, bassist John Glascock, and drummer Barriemore Barlow. Ian Anderson was a modern day Medieval minstrel. His mastery of the flute, while standing on one leg like a flamingo, was legendary!
Jethro Tull won the very first Heavy Metal Grammy. Many fans did not think of them as heavy Metal. Esp if they had never seen them live🎉 I saw them perform PASSION PLAY. I believe it was before Genesis's LAMB LIES etc... I have not seen a decent recording of Passion Play, which is surprising because the video a was huge part of it. Lights went down & a motionless ballerina lay flat on her back, head tilted back, eyes open to the audience. Silence. Then a slow bass drum beat like a ❤️. Ar the same time, a small dark pink light showed up on the ballerina. She slowly came back to life as the band performed with her. I loved it. Ian Anderson was a minstrel! He played d 0:050:05 😢 and stood on one leg! Excellent show! Frank Zappa said they were melodramatic. That was an understatement!!!
My first concert was MSG 1978! Saw them 10 more times, plus Ian solo and Martin Barre on his own last year. Simply one of the greatest bands ever and their OWN genre. They have far more songs that are just as impressive than the handful that people focus on.
Early on, I was very young, no chair venue, and outran everyone to stand directly underneath Ian Anderson, about a yard above my head, in a small venue in Orlando, Fl.. A genuine wild man he was, standing on one leg, playing his flute. Well before Aqualung- I saw them in Miami years later on Aqualung tour. The first concert I saw they had just begun their career, a song or two on FM stations. Ian Anderson balanced on one leg like a stork, wearing tartan, 3ft. above my head. You don't forget such a thing, ha!
The interplay between Anderson's flute and Barre's guitar creates a unique sonic landscape that became a hallmark of Jethro Tull's sound. "Aqualung" paints a vivid portrait of a homeless man, exploring themes of social inequality and societal neglect.
You're starting on a long journey with one of my all time favourite bands, the incomparable Jethro Tull. Ian has always surrounded himself with top shelf musicians from the likes mainstay Martin Barre on guitar, John Evans on keys and the absolutely awesome Barrienore Barlow on the drumkit. Enjoy the ride.
I was at this concert in 1978. I was 17 years old. Still remember it. It was the first simulcast via satellite back to Europe. We had to get to Madison Square Garden for a 5 pm start due to the time difference in Europe. You should definitely check out "Thick as a Brick" from this same show. By the way, the bassist was Tony Williams. He was a fill in for this tour due to their regular bassist being out for health reasons.
They'll be back. I saw them once in the 70s. An outdoor concert in colt park, Hartford, CT. Couldn't see much, but it was loud. After about an hour, they said goodnight. We waited for the encore. They didn't disappoint. They said goodnight, again, so we headed up the hill. Half way up, they started up again. Much better seats this time. We could see the stage. They played a few more songs, said bye. We left. Half way down the street, we heard them start up again. Locomotive Breath. Probably close to what you reacted to earlier. My favorite song. We didn't go back 😞. They must've played two hours.
Starting with their first album " This Was" in 1968 . Ending with " RökFlöte " in 2023 Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull had Studio albums 23 Live albums 9 Compilation albums 15 Video albums 12 EPs 4 Singles 33 Ian was still recording and touring in 2023.
As a drummer it is imperative that you check out their 1970 Isle of Wight live performance of Dharma for One. It's basically a showcase for Clive Bunker's drum skills.
I was fortunate enough to have seen Tull twice. Ian is one of the most dynamic frontmen in the business, and Martin Barre is a madman on lead guitar. Very theatrical performances even with multiple costume changes Fabulous showmanship! ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
Lord luvs ducks this epic piece and this was a different version. My god I love Ian so his stage presence is just infectious. The new Captain Morgan commercial when in the bar the guy has on same nickers they lift the leg to cheer. Reminds me of Ian. So many wonderful surprises in each cut. Great reaction I knew you'd love this one!!!!! Cheers
Seen JT several times over the long years,guy-- starting with Thick As A Brick tour back in '72. Phenomenal shows-some of the very best and I've seen many. Thanks for the great reaction. Keep the Tull coming..T
I love their early music the most, and especially Thick as a Brick, which is one song that takes up the entire two sides of the album. In the late 1970s I played it so much that I wore out the record, and I had high-end turntable, so that was quite a feat. Their live version is good, but they had to chop the studio version for their later concerts. I would love to hear you react to the studio version. It is considered to be their first fully progressive rock album. Great reaction/review of Jethro Tull!
I have see them live twice, the second time was a competition I won on a radio show called Planet Rock, so there was only about three hundered people there, and then I saw him solo about five years ago in Worcester Cathedral, and his son in law Andrew Lincoln from the series The Walking Dead made an appearance, that was surreal, yes he's still got it, and even struck the pose a couple of times, I have also met Martin Lancelot Barre the lead guitarist when he was solo also, really nice guy chatted, signed albums, Stage Left is worth checking, plays so many different types of guitar on it, For Jethro Tull has Got to be Thick As A Brick next. Enjoy the Journey 🤘 Watching some of these reaction channels makes me want to go back and listen to some great music again. Thanks.
Hey Steven, Great reaction ! Awesome pick! I love some Tull ! The drummer is outstanding in my opinion! But, the band has always hired phenomenal drummers/ percussionist! Same deal with the bassist! Keys are epic! Then we have a lead guitarist, Mr. Martin Barr, he is just killer!! Lastly, Ian Anderson, the one legged flutist, a marvel to see and hear! Put it this way, I grew up listening to The band when I was toddler and as I grew up it became an adult, I seriously thought that rock music had flute in it. Yeah I thought what's a standard instrument in Rock. It's kind of funny.
Of course, the whole albums Aqualung, A Passion Play and Minstrel in the Gallery are an absolute must... but in the meantime here's a little appetizer... A Song for Jeffrey Bouree Teacher To Cry You a Song Up to Me My God Wind Up The Story of the Hare Who Lost His Spectacles Overseer Overture [aka A Passion Play (edit #8)] Flight from Lucifer [aka A Passion Play (edit #9)] Minstrel in the Gallery Cold Wind to Valhalla Baker Street Muse Enjoy! Cheers!
I've been to five or six of their concerts, and every one was epic. Along with their incredible musicianship, with Ian at the helm delivering his unique brand of stagecraft, each show just blew me away and had me begging for more. 😁🎸🤩
Ian Anderson was often referred to as the Pied Piper of Rock. He certainly is, in my opinion. This band is incredible, so talented with a little genius thrown in there. Thanks for playing this one.
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I first saw Tull at the old Tampa Stadium in 1976 and was blown away. The only other rock frontman that brought the kind of energy that Ian Anderson brought to the stage was Rory Gallagher, RIP 🙏. I'm not a fan of prog rock, with the exception of Jethro Tull. Cross Eyed Mary and Living In The Past are a couple more Tull bangers. If you get a chance, try to check out Rory Gallagher on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1976 performing Bullfrog Blues or Shadow Play from the Montreau Jazz Festival in 1979. 🤘🤙✌️
Bass player is a guy called Tony Williams who came in at the last minute as cover!! Ian even takes the mickey introducing him as " fresh from the clubs of Blackpool"
Thanks!!! My all time favorite band! I'm 74, and have been lucky enough to see them very often through the years! Please check out 'Thick as a Brick' from this same concert! You will love it I promise!!!
I remember seeing them on some television variety show (early 70s ?) and being astonished at Ian Anderson playing the flute. I also remember Ian patiently explaining to the show host that, no, he was not Jethro Tull. Fifty years later, I won a round in a trivia contest by having the only correct answer to the question :" Who was the 18th century inventor of the seed drill?" When I told my team-mates to write "Jethro Tull" they looked at me like I was insane.
Saw them when I was a senior at Purdue University in 1975, the concert was in a 6,000 seat music hall / theater with excellent acoustics. Probably the best show I ever saw. About half way through the band left the stage and Ian did a 10 -15 minute flute solo in his famous 1 leg stand.
I went to a Tull concert in the early 70's at Manchester Free Trade Hall. It was the Thick As A Brick tour. I remember before they started the set, there were men in brown coats milling around the stage (apparently moving equipment); only for them to remove their coats, revealing the band.
Had the privilege of seeing them in concert in Atlanta. Put on a great show. Truly talented musicians with unique sound. I suggest you review “Thick as a brick” live..another great track. Thanks for the review!
Wonderful album great band, fantastic live. I was so excited when this album came out. I was lucky enough to get tickets when they toured, they were amazing
One of my favorite concerts ever, Jethro Till at the IU assembly hall in Bloomington Indiana on Halloween night 1975 .epic show. Best part of being old is I got to see all the great bands
Dad saw them back in the day, said Ian stood on one leg for at least 30 minutes during a flute solo...blew him away. I still have his copy of Aqualung, miss ya dad.
Have seen them 12 times over the years beginning in 1971 plus a few Ian Anderson solo tours. They never dissapoint! No matter what the stage of their musical evolution is you are rewarded with superb and unique music. Thanks for your spot on review! Nice to see the excitement lives on!
Ian is a wild dude. Kinda looks like my father in the 70s, (minus the pirate's clothing). Long ass beard with slicked back hair. Scary dude for a five year old. Thanks for breaking this one down for us. Always appreciate you giving out your knowledge of music. Have a great day, Steven!!
I went to this concert back in 1978…printed on my ticket was the World will be seeing this concert along with us….so the band probably were more animated and tight for this venue than any at that point of their career…
🔥JEFFERY🔥 🔥HAMMOND🔥 was the bass player and the AQUALUNG ALBUM was his first album he played on and he had just replaced the pryor bass player Glenn Cornick 💯🎯 Awesome reaction 💪🏽 keep up the good work 👏🏽✌🏼 OUT
Yes Jeffrey on most of the studio album (think there may be a track still credited to Glen); but Jeffrey left Tull after Minstrel (76ish) - so not on this tour.
Back in about 1985 , a friend of mine brought over Jethro Tull , Bursting Out , it's a live album ! Been a Tull fan ever since ! I have hours and hours of Jethro Tull !
Saw them for the first time in 71 with Yes opening. Seen them for The Passion Play & Thick As A Brick tour. Last seen them around 2000. Allways great live.
Oklahoma city in the 70's incredible!!! First song AQUALUNG!!! AT THE VERY BEGINNING A man in a antique metal aqua lung suit for scuba diving came up out of the middle of the auditorium and walked up to the stage in a mist. Then the band did an illusion coming onto the stage until they were all there together some how!! Do not know to this day (I'm 71) how they did this illusion!! Then did AQUALUNG. Best concert of my life! Privileged to have experienced Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull had multiple bassists over the years. I believe in 1978 it would have been John Glascock. Amazing on this song! He definitely stood out among these great musicians.
Unlike Martin Barre on lead guitar. He retired after 50 years with Jethro Tull! I always liked bassist Glen Cornick but he was fired because he was single and loved to party on tour.
@@suecook1326 Martin did not retire - he now has his own ban and tours regularly (playing a lot of Tull music) - you should check out some of his albums.
I thought someone may have answered your question about the bass player by now but as they haven't I'll fill you in. His name is Tony Williams, he was an old friend of the Ian's from the pre-Tull days in Blackpool. He was asked to stand in for the 1978 American tour because the bass player John Glascock was taken ill with heart issues. Tony learnt the bass parts in 2 weeks.
You get how great they really were. I saw them twice with roughly that same lineup and then again in 2000. The band went through some lineup changes and this lineup was my favorite. They're incredible live. Ian is a born showman, but he surrounds himself with entertaining and above all talented musicians. Barriemore Barlow plays some of the best drumming ever recorded. I remember after an intromission at one concert I saw, he came out alone, wearing a kilt, and dragging a small drum kit behind him. He then gave the audience a vaguely obscene hip thrust, and the rest of the band came out for this portion of the concert. The little drum kit was used for a few songs, I think, before he moved back to his massive kit for the rest of the show.
I have seen them live about 12 times since 1973, all but the first time in the Chicago area. The first time was 1973 "A Passion Play" a 45 minute (the whole album) single piece of music with multiple songs, story of the afterlife, and changes throughout, playing the whole thing. This was a follow-up to the absolute masterpiece "Thick As A Brick" (1972) the whole 45 minute album being one piece and story which I saw them play straight through in 2013 as part 1 of their concert, followed by Part 2 his new "Thick As A Brick 2", not as good. "Thick As A Brick" is intended as a parody of concept albums and prog music, yet considered one of the best prog albums in the top 5. I saw them most recently in 2023 with my wife, with his current band of about 20 years. The lineup you saw I say is the best one, from about 1972 thru 1979 (with one bass changeover although the earlier bassist was just as good.) Ian Anderson selects his musicians. They are on tour now, will put out another album in October, and continue touring. They put out new albums in 2023, 2024, and will again this year. Huge catalog including Ian Anderson solo (essentially "Jethro Tull") albums. They are considered folky prog rock! Out of all that, they NEVER DISAPPOINTED performance and humor. They are impeccable. Ian makes certain of that. Many comical things happen during concerts, not seen on this video, like phone calls during the performance, which Ian answers.
I have seen them, I have seen Zappa, both sr & jr, I don't need any more concert (well, maybe...) Suggestions? The songs "Minstrel in the Gallery" and "Songs from the wood".
Saw them around 1975, fantastic show, there was a professional camera man was filming the show. Ian Anderson pointed his flute at him and I could read his lips “turn it off”, after 2 more warnings, he threw the flute at the camera 🎥 and the flute broke. By the way, talking about how weird they were. They had a song called ‘bungle in the jungle” 2 guys came out in a zebra suit and the backside guy dropped what looked like a zebra colored ball of poop 6:58
Aqualung is one of the finest and most enduring albums of the 70s. In the top 10 somewhere is where it belongs IMO. One of the few music regrets I have is not having seen a Jethro Tull concert.
Yeah. Jethro Tull is UNIQUE. Some wild trivia for you - If you're familiar with Walking Dead, Ian Anderson is Andrew Lincoln's father-in-law! I'll tell you what, all of these bands that you have been binging-on from the early 70s, I was living, sleeping, eating and drinking-up at that time. So much good music! Doesn't matter when you were born. This sh!t is great!
I recommend, to get a "taste" of "Thick As A Brick", watch a live recording of a 1977 performance of it that is 13:30 minutes long. It is just a few excerpts of the total 44 minute piece but gives the flavor of it. There are similar videos from 1976 and 1978. Someday you will need to listen to the studio version (no recordings of the full piece live). I have seen 10 reaction videos of it, and all are astonished during and at the end.
I think you don't realize this isn't a jam session because they're live, this is the exact same version you get on the recorded album or hear on the radio.
Forgive me if I get this wrong. There was an interview with Ian Anderson (lead singer) back in the 80’s, where he said that he makes music to get money to keep his sheep farm running !! 👍 Also, it was a terrible thing when they beat Metallica out for a metal award !! 😁
Wonderful reaction. I've seen Tuil 12 times. Never a disappointment. Have you listened to the band U.K. with Bill Bruford on the kit? Highly highly recommended. Start with the IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT suite. Best wishes. 👍
So I noticed when people review Jethro Tull it's always the most popular songs. Hunting Girl ( in my opinion) shows off some differences. Drumming is also on time. The remastered version is tight.
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Jethro Tull with another banger! They have so much talent and the way each of them commands their instruments is UNREAL!
The bass player for this Madison Square Garden show (and this tour) was Tony Williams. Their regular bass player (John Glascock) became ill and died just 2 years later.
I've seen Jethro Tull Live 27 times over 26 concert tours. Ian Anderson is a self-taught multi-instrumental / song writing genius. He takes his concert performances very seriously whose job is to entertain. He is the finest live performing frontman in Rock history - Bar None. Anderson brings wit, intelligence, athleticism, theatrics, humor, social commentary, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek spice to his concerts.
Tull had many band members over the years. Ian always surrounded himself with incredible talent, but their most talented official band line up was from '75 to '79 with:
- Ian Anderson (1967-present) - lead vocals, flute, guitar, mandolin, keyboards, saxophone, bagpipe, violin, balalaika, clarinet, various whistles, horns, etc.
- Martin Barre (1968-2011) - guitar, mandolin
- John Evan (1970-1980) - keyboards
- Barriemore Barlow (1971-1980) - drums
- John Glascock (1975-1979) - bass
- Dee Palmer (David at that time) (1976-1980) - keyboards, saxophone, clarinet, orchestral arrangements
I was fortunate to follow Tull since 69' I followed for 35-40 years NEVER missing a yearly concert. Thee best (bar none) band I have ever seen. Ian Anderson and the band are incredible beyond ANY band I have witnessed. How Ian could have that much pure energy was probably due to his no-drug life! An EPIC syncronized group (all versions) I have seen most every band including Zepplin (front row center) NO ONE comes close to TULL! The best band-front-man to hit the stage!
I TOTALLY AGREE! I wish I could have seen Tull as often as you have. For me, it was 27 times over 26 tours.
I've seen a lot of incredible concerts over time and Jethro Tull tops that list easily. Ian Anderson is the finest live performing frontman in Rock history. He brings wit, intelligence, athleticism, theatrics, humor, social commentary, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek spice to every one of his shows.
Denver (Morrison, CO). Red Rocks Amphitheater. Epic concert that never happened due to gross OVER-reaction by security forces to people sneaking in over the rocks on both sides of the seating area. Then pot smoke was detected and this detestable misbehavior had to be reckoned with. Tear gas was being sprayed everywhere. Paying customers and their children were blinded by the gas. Some concertgoers with lung and sinus conditions were hospitalized. It even affected the Jethro Tull band. I later saw two concerts by Tull at McNichols Arena in Denver. You're right about the talent of Ian Anderson, guitarist Martin Barre, bassist John Glascock, and drummer Barriemore Barlow. Ian Anderson was a modern day Medieval minstrel. His mastery of the flute, while standing on one leg like a flamingo, was legendary!
Jethro Tull won the very first Heavy Metal Grammy. Many fans did not think of them as heavy Metal. Esp if they had never seen them live🎉
I saw them perform PASSION PLAY. I believe it was before Genesis's LAMB LIES etc... I have not seen a decent recording of
Passion Play, which is surprising because the video a was huge part of it. Lights went down & a motionless ballerina lay flat on her back, head tilted back, eyes open to the audience. Silence. Then a slow bass drum beat like a ❤️. Ar the same time, a small dark pink light showed up on the ballerina. She slowly came back to life as the band performed with her. I loved it. Ian Anderson was a minstrel! He played d 0:05 0:05 😢 and stood on one leg! Excellent show! Frank Zappa said they were melodramatic. That was an understatement!!!
My first concert was MSG 1978! Saw them 10 more times, plus Ian solo and Martin Barre on his own last year. Simply one of the greatest bands ever and their OWN genre. They have far more songs that are just as impressive than the handful that people focus on.
Early on, I was very young, no chair venue, and outran everyone to stand directly underneath Ian Anderson, about a yard above my head, in a small venue in Orlando, Fl.. A genuine wild man he was, standing on one leg, playing his flute. Well before Aqualung- I saw them in Miami years later on Aqualung tour. The first concert I saw they had just begun their career, a song or two on FM stations. Ian Anderson balanced on one leg like a stork, wearing tartan, 3ft. above my head. You don't forget such a thing, ha!
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The interplay between Anderson's flute and Barre's guitar creates a unique sonic landscape that became a hallmark of Jethro Tull's sound.
"Aqualung" paints a vivid portrait of a homeless man, exploring themes of social inequality and societal neglect.
You're starting on a long journey with one of my all time favourite bands, the incomparable Jethro Tull. Ian has always surrounded himself with top shelf musicians from the likes mainstay Martin Barre on guitar, John Evans on keys and the absolutely awesome Barrienore Barlow on the drumkit. Enjoy the ride.
I'm so thankful for bands like Jethro Tull that added such an important color to my musical rainbow. Unique and amazing
I was at this concert in 1978. I was 17 years old. Still remember it. It was the first simulcast via satellite back to Europe. We had to get to
Madison Square Garden for a 5 pm start due to the time difference in Europe. You should definitely check out "Thick as a Brick" from this same show. By
the way, the bassist was Tony Williams. He was a fill in for this tour due to their regular bassist being out for health reasons.
They'll be back. I saw them once in the 70s. An outdoor concert in colt park, Hartford, CT. Couldn't see much, but it was loud. After about an hour, they said goodnight. We waited for the encore. They didn't disappoint. They said goodnight, again, so we headed up the hill. Half way up, they started up again. Much better seats this time. We could see the stage. They played a few more songs, said bye. We left. Half way down the street, we heard them start up again. Locomotive Breath. Probably close to what you reacted to earlier. My favorite song. We didn't go back 😞. They must've played two hours.
Starting with their first album " This Was" in 1968 . Ending with " RökFlöte " in 2023
Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull had
Studio albums 23
Live albums 9
Compilation albums 15
Video albums 12
EPs 4
Singles 33
Ian was still recording and touring in 2023.
As a drummer it is imperative that you check out their 1970 Isle of Wight live performance of Dharma for One. It's basically a showcase for Clive Bunker's drum skills.
I was fortunate enough to have seen Tull twice. Ian is one of the most dynamic frontmen in the business, and Martin Barre is a madman on lead guitar. Very theatrical performances even with multiple costume changes Fabulous showmanship!
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Lord luvs ducks this epic piece and this was a different version. My god I love Ian so his stage presence is just infectious. The new Captain Morgan commercial when in the bar the guy has on same nickers they lift the leg to cheer. Reminds me of Ian. So many wonderful surprises in each cut. Great reaction I knew you'd love this one!!!!! Cheers
Seen JT several times over the long years,guy-- starting with Thick As A Brick tour back in '72. Phenomenal shows-some of the very best and I've seen many. Thanks for the great reaction. Keep the Tull coming..T
I love their early music the most, and especially Thick as a Brick, which is one song that takes up the entire two sides of the album. In the late 1970s I played it so much that I wore out the record, and I had high-end turntable, so that was quite a feat. Their live version is good, but they had to chop the studio version for their later concerts. I would love to hear you react to the studio version. It is considered to be their first fully progressive rock album.
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Yeah I've sen them 60+ times.
What?!? That’s so awesome! 🔥
I have see them live twice, the second time was a competition I won on a radio show called Planet Rock, so there was only about three hundered people there, and then I saw him solo about five years ago in Worcester Cathedral, and his son in law Andrew Lincoln from the series The Walking Dead made an appearance, that was surreal, yes he's still got it, and even struck the pose a couple of times, I have also met Martin Lancelot Barre the lead guitarist when he was solo also, really nice guy chatted, signed albums, Stage Left is worth checking, plays so many different types of guitar on it, For Jethro Tull has Got to be Thick As A Brick next. Enjoy the Journey 🤘 Watching some of these reaction channels makes me want to go back and listen to some great music again. Thanks.
Hey Steven, Great reaction ! Awesome pick! I love some Tull ! The drummer is outstanding in my opinion! But, the band has always hired phenomenal drummers/ percussionist! Same deal with the bassist! Keys are epic! Then we have a lead guitarist, Mr. Martin Barr, he is just killer!! Lastly, Ian Anderson, the one legged flutist, a marvel to see and hear! Put it this way, I grew up listening to The band when I was toddler and as I grew up it became an adult, I seriously thought that rock music had flute in it. Yeah I thought what's a standard instrument in Rock. It's kind of funny.
Of course, the whole albums Aqualung, A Passion Play and Minstrel in the Gallery are an absolute must... but in the meantime here's a little appetizer...
A Song for Jeffrey
Bouree
Teacher
To Cry You a Song
Up to Me
My God
Wind Up
The Story of the Hare Who Lost His Spectacles
Overseer Overture [aka A Passion Play (edit #8)]
Flight from Lucifer [aka A Passion Play (edit #9)]
Minstrel in the Gallery
Cold Wind to Valhalla
Baker Street Muse
Enjoy!
Cheers!
I've been to five or six of their concerts, and every one was epic. Along with their incredible musicianship, with Ian at the helm delivering his unique brand of stagecraft, each show just blew me away and had me begging for more. 😁🎸🤩
I have seen them 5 or 6 times.. along with the Who, Allman bros band, Dead, many many others.. Tull hands down best.
Ian Anderson was often referred to as the Pied Piper of Rock. He certainly is, in my opinion. This band is incredible, so talented with a little genius thrown in there. Thanks for playing this one.
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@@setonhillstudios Got it and done it! Thanks, Steven. 😀
Their "Live At The Isle Of Wight" show (1970) features some of their most Raw , Visceral efforts to date .
Thanks for reacting to their 10th best (IMO) song. P.S. Their live shows are awesome but their studio mixes are well worth the listen as well.
I first saw Tull at the old Tampa Stadium in 1976 and was blown away. The only other rock frontman that brought the kind of energy that Ian Anderson brought to the stage was Rory Gallagher, RIP 🙏. I'm not a fan of prog rock, with the exception of Jethro Tull. Cross Eyed Mary and Living In The Past are a couple more Tull bangers. If you get a chance, try to check out Rory Gallagher on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1976 performing Bullfrog Blues or Shadow Play from the Montreau Jazz Festival in 1979. 🤘🤙✌️
Bass player is a guy called Tony Williams who came in at the last minute as cover!! Ian even takes the mickey introducing him as " fresh from the clubs of Blackpool"
Thanks!!! My all time favorite band! I'm 74, and have been lucky enough to see them very often through the years! Please check out 'Thick as a Brick' from this same concert! You will love it I promise!!!
I remember seeing them on some television variety show (early 70s ?) and being astonished at Ian Anderson playing the flute. I also remember Ian patiently explaining to the show host that, no, he was not Jethro Tull. Fifty years later, I won a round in a trivia contest by having the only correct answer to the question :" Who was the 18th century inventor of the seed drill?" When I told my team-mates to write "Jethro Tull" they looked at me like I was insane.
Nice job, man. Caught you the first time with 25 or 6 to 4. I’ll be back.
Sweet!!! Thanks for hanging out and glad you enjoyed it!
Tull is definitely progressive like Yes, Genesis, Rush, all in the same vein but all different.
Saw them when I was a senior at Purdue University in 1975, the concert was in a 6,000 seat music hall / theater with excellent acoustics. Probably the best show I ever saw. About half way through the band left the stage and Ian did a 10 -15 minute flute solo in his famous 1 leg stand.
I went to a Tull concert in the early 70's at Manchester Free Trade Hall. It was the Thick As A Brick tour. I remember before they started the set, there were men in brown coats milling around the stage (apparently moving equipment); only for them to remove their coats, revealing the band.
Had the privilege of seeing them in concert in Atlanta. Put on a great show. Truly talented musicians with unique sound. I suggest you review “Thick as a brick” live..another great track. Thanks for the review!
Wonderful album great band, fantastic live. I was so excited when this album came out. I was lucky enough to get tickets when they toured, they were amazing
One of my favorite concerts ever, Jethro Till at the IU assembly hall in Bloomington Indiana on Halloween night 1975 .epic show. Best part of being old is I got to see all the great bands
Dad saw them back in the day, said Ian stood on one leg for at least 30 minutes during a flute solo...blew him away. I still have his copy of Aqualung, miss ya dad.
Have seen them 12 times over the years beginning in 1971 plus a few Ian Anderson solo tours. They never dissapoint! No matter what the stage of their musical evolution is you are rewarded with superb and unique music. Thanks for your spot on review! Nice to see the excitement lives on!
I like what I heard Steve Morse say about Tull. He said it was obvious these guys sat down and took the time to finely craft their songs.
Ian is a wild dude. Kinda looks like my father in the 70s, (minus the pirate's clothing). Long ass beard with slicked back hair. Scary dude for a five year old. Thanks for breaking this one down for us. Always appreciate you giving out your knowledge of music. Have a great day, Steven!!
I went to this concert back in 1978…printed on my ticket was the World will be seeing this concert along with us….so the band probably were more animated and tight for this venue than any at that point of their career…
Jethro Tull was definitely a progressive rock band very unique in their sound. Nobody like them.
There is a follow up song "Cross Eyed Mary". Basically about one of the little girls Aqualung was watching.
Love Jethro Tull!! Acres Wild
🔥JEFFERY🔥
🔥HAMMOND🔥 was the bass player and the AQUALUNG ALBUM was his first album he played on and he had just replaced the pryor bass player Glenn Cornick 💯🎯
Awesome reaction 💪🏽 keep up the good work 👏🏽✌🏼 OUT
@@danielschartzer1396 Glad you enjoyed it! They brought that 🔥 on this one for sure! Amazing!
Yes Jeffrey on most of the studio album (think there may be a track still credited to Glen); but Jeffrey left Tull after Minstrel (76ish) - so not on this tour.
Back in about 1985 , a friend of mine brought over Jethro Tull , Bursting Out , it's a live album ! Been a Tull fan ever since ! I have hours and hours of Jethro Tull !
LIVING IN THE PAST⚡⚡⚡
Saw them for the first time in 71 with Yes opening. Seen them for The Passion Play & Thick As A Brick tour. Last seen them around 2000. Allways great live.
Oklahoma city in the 70's incredible!!! First song AQUALUNG!!! AT THE VERY BEGINNING A man in a antique metal aqua lung suit for scuba diving came up out of the middle of the auditorium and walked up to the stage in a mist. Then the band did an illusion coming onto the stage until they were all there together some how!! Do not know to this day (I'm 71) how they did this illusion!! Then did AQUALUNG. Best concert of my life! Privileged to have experienced Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull had multiple bassists over the years. I believe in 1978 it would have been John Glascock. Amazing on this song! He definitely stood out among these great musicians.
Glascock was ill and not playing this tour. I'm not sure of this guys name but he's outstanding for a stand in.
Unlike Martin Barre on lead guitar. He retired after 50 years with Jethro Tull! I always liked bassist Glen Cornick but he was fired because he was single and loved to party on tour.
@@suecook1326 Martin did not retire - he now has his own ban and tours regularly (playing a lot of Tull music) - you should check out some of his albums.
My very first concert was Jethro Tull at Cobo Arena in Detroit. Masters of their craft. Incredible show!
Yes, progressive. Tull is one of the pioneers of prog rock.
One the best live bands , piano , drums , bass , guitars , vocals
HI went to that concert Hammersmith Odeon with my brother. It was fantastic thanks for bringing back good memories
I thought someone may have answered your question about the bass player by now but as they haven't I'll fill you in. His name is Tony Williams, he was an old friend of the Ian's from the pre-Tull days in Blackpool. He was asked to stand in for the 1978 American tour because the bass player John Glascock was taken ill with heart issues. Tony learnt the bass parts in 2 weeks.
1977, Offenbach Germany. Unforgettable. Those were days of great music.
You get how great they really were. I saw them twice with roughly that same lineup and then again in 2000. The band went through some lineup changes and this lineup was my favorite. They're incredible live. Ian is a born showman, but he surrounds himself with entertaining and above all talented musicians. Barriemore Barlow plays some of the best drumming ever recorded. I remember after an intromission at one concert I saw, he came out alone, wearing a kilt, and dragging a small drum kit behind him. He then gave the audience a vaguely obscene hip thrust, and the rest of the band came out for this portion of the concert. The little drum kit was used for a few songs, I think, before he moved back to his massive kit for the rest of the show.
I was at that concert, if my memory is right the bass player was Tony Williams who was just filling in that night
Got to check out No Lullaby, also live 1978!
Saw Tull in 72 in Dallas with a little known band called Yes who blew us all away with their ecliptic sound! Great show.
I have seen them live about 12 times since 1973, all but the first time in the Chicago area. The first time was 1973 "A Passion Play" a 45 minute (the whole album) single piece of music with multiple songs, story of the afterlife, and changes throughout, playing the whole thing. This was a follow-up to the absolute masterpiece "Thick As A Brick" (1972) the whole 45 minute album being one piece and story which I saw them play straight through in 2013 as part 1 of their concert, followed by Part 2 his new "Thick As A Brick 2", not as good. "Thick As A Brick" is intended as a parody of concept albums and prog music, yet considered one of the best prog albums in the top 5. I saw them most recently in 2023 with my wife, with his current band of about 20 years. The lineup you saw I say is the best one, from about 1972 thru 1979 (with one bass changeover although the earlier bassist was just as good.) Ian Anderson selects his musicians. They are on tour now, will put out another album in October, and continue touring. They put out new albums in 2023, 2024, and will again this year. Huge catalog including Ian Anderson solo (essentially "Jethro Tull") albums. They are considered folky prog rock! Out of all that, they NEVER DISAPPOINTED performance and humor. They are impeccable. Ian makes certain of that. Many comical things happen during concerts, not seen on this video, like phone calls during the performance, which Ian answers.
Been to about 25 shows each one was epic first show was in 1975 last show was a few months ago and just as good as the first one.
I have seen them, I have seen Zappa, both sr & jr, I don't need any more concert (well, maybe...)
Suggestions? The songs "Minstrel in the Gallery" and "Songs from the wood".
This song is EPIC!!
I saw Jethro Tull in 1981 for their "A" tour. It was an awesome show. Many joints were passed down the row that evening.
I had two copies of the original album in 1971 and the Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs Original Master Recording, virgin vinyl LP in 1981.
Seen them 3 times over the years. Andersen's flute playing is unreal.
Woot! Saw them at the Tower theater in Philly (Upper Darby actually). He threw Dove ice cream bars into the audience ❤😂
Saw them around 1975, fantastic show, there was a professional camera man was filming the show. Ian Anderson pointed his flute at him and I could read his lips “turn it off”, after 2 more warnings, he threw the flute at the camera 🎥 and the flute broke. By the way, talking about how weird they were. They had a song called ‘bungle in the jungle” 2 guys came out in a zebra suit and the backside guy dropped what looked like a zebra colored ball of poop 6:58
I m glad i saw them one time ! at the /forum of Montreal/ concert ! A Pasion Play ! 😎
Ian is definitely eccentric.
Best analysis I've heard from any reactor yet for this band.
Really appreciate that! Means alot!
Aqualung is one of the finest and most enduring albums of the 70s. In the top 10 somewhere is where it belongs IMO. One of the few music regrets I have is not having seen a Jethro Tull concert.
Yes, that's a crying shame. I got to see them 3 times in my late teens. Always a GREAT show!
Will be there and buy you dinner, no coffee!
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I have saw 2 times live in Athens,fantastic band and a lot of fun with Ian🤘
Their Album "Thick As A Brick" = well seasoned improvisational skills meets well crafted melodic interplay .
All Timer Tull .
Totally. Got to see them on tour with that album twice the year of release. And loved them so much. I think that was my first prog concert.
Yeah. Jethro Tull is UNIQUE. Some wild trivia for you - If you're familiar with Walking Dead, Ian Anderson is Andrew Lincoln's father-in-law! I'll tell you what, all of these bands that you have been binging-on from the early 70s, I was living, sleeping, eating and drinking-up at that time. So much good music! Doesn't matter when you were born. This sh!t is great!
You got to try
Minstrel in the Gallery and
a cold win to Valhalla and
Baker Street Muse
Saw the 1978 concert in Toronto. Fabulous show, always one of my favorite bands. Check out Thick as a Brick.
Always….The Lyrics!!
I was going to suggest more classic era Jethro Tull! You can’t go wrong with any of their 70s stuff. Best line ups, best material
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥😎
Saw them in '75...epic indeed .
Let’s gooooo! 🔥
My current favorite of theirs is King Henry’s Madrigal from the Stormwatch album.
Stormwatch is one of their best albums in my humble opinion. Underated as hell.
I dont understand why Barre is not higher in status. I love him
First line is 💵: Sitting On The Park Bench, Eyeing Little Girls With Bad Intent !
Must have missed that one! 😳
Yikes! 😬😒
The song refers to our perception of the homeless.
I saw them multiple times . John Bonham considered Barriemore Barlow to be the best drummer in the UK.
yes on several occasions he said that Barlow was the best Rock Drummer that Britain had EVER produced.... and I agree.
I recommend, to get a "taste" of "Thick As A Brick", watch a live recording of a 1977 performance of it that is 13:30 minutes long. It is just a few excerpts of the total 44 minute piece but gives the flavor of it. There are similar videos from 1976 and 1978. Someday you will need to listen to the studio version (no recordings of the full piece live). I have seen 10 reaction videos of it, and all are astonished during and at the end.
Reacting to the incomparable Tull deserves a subscription! You want prog? Thick as a Brick at Madison Square Garden. You’ll be amazed!
Oh snap! I’ll have to check that out! Thanks for the sub and the recommendation!
I saw them on the Stormwatch, Broadsword & the Beast, & A tours
I think you don't realize this isn't a jam session because they're live, this is the exact same version you get on the recorded album or hear on the radio.
I was fortunate to get tickets for the release concert for this album and I was hooked right away and have been ever since.
Forgive me if I get this wrong. There was an interview with Ian Anderson (lead singer) back in the 80’s, where he said that he makes music to get money to keep his sheep farm running !! 👍
Also, it was a terrible thing when they beat Metallica out for a metal award !! 😁
Wonderful reaction. I've seen Tuil 12 times. Never a disappointment. Have you listened to the band U.K. with Bill Bruford on the kit? Highly highly recommended. Start with the IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT suite. Best wishes. 👍
So I noticed when people review Jethro Tull it's always the most popular songs. Hunting Girl ( in my opinion) shows off some differences. Drumming is also on time. The remastered version is tight.