Aqualung is about how we view the homeless ... "Sitting on a park bench, eyeing little girls with bad intent" ... assuming the worst. But then the mood changes to a sympathetic view of the "poor old sod", down on his luck, hurting to bend over to pick up a cigarette butt, going to the Salvation Army for a cup of tea. Ian Anderson, singer, song writer, and musical genius taught himself to play the flute. He's 75 years old and still recording and performing, Treat yourself (and us) to a live performance of "Thick As A Brick" to see what magic Ian can do with a flute.
I've also read that 'eyeing little girls with bad intent', is another thing that judgmental people take as some kind of perversion, without ever thinking that maybe he's missing his own little children. The main cause of homelessness is poverty, not drugs or alcohol as so many people like to think because then they can blame the victims, and not feel any need to help. The fastest growing segments of the homeless population, are children, and older women who have lost their husbands. Judge not people, because many are a lot closer to being homeless than they think.
The greatest live performing band I've ever seen! They blew to roof off the convert hall back in circa '72. The electric guitar parts of the song describe Aqualung (homeless guy) as he's perceived by society. The acoustic guitar parts of the song describe he as he actually lives his live (alone, hopeless, despair). Brilliant song writing!
Ian Anderson and Martin Barre (Guitar) were in a dirty restroom just before a show, Ian used his left foot to lift up the toilet seat to pee, Martin said…. Can you stand on one foot through an entire song?. Ian said he will give it a go. While doing it on stage several photos were taken, posters made all over town, and it soon became a famous pose and band Logo.
He was the pide piper of music. He is self taught in many facets...he & his band are quite something to listen to. Fantastic & incredible. This band, too, is legendary. Thank you!
Jethro Tull's music is rich and varied throughout, and their live performances were among the best and most exciting in all of rock and roll; Ian Anderson's stage persona is manic and mesmerizing. "Thick As a Brick" is a long showcase of their stuff, while "Cross-Eyed Mary" and "Songs From the Wood" are briefer but not less interesting.
Got to see them live in the early 70's several times. Always a great show! Ian Anderson, vocalist, songwriter, flute player is a musical genius! Some other songs to do live are Hymn 43, My God, Cross Eyed Mary, Locomotive Breath. Too bad there was no flute in this one.
Sitting on a park bench Eyeing little girls with bad intent Snot's running down his nose Greasy fingers, smearing shabby clothes Hey, Aqualung Drying in the cold sun Watching as the frilly panties run Hey, Aqualung Feeling like a dead duck Spitting out pieces of his broken luck Oh, Aqualung Sun streaking cold An old man wandering lonely Taking time the only way he knows Leg hurting bad As he bends to pick a dog-end He goes down to the bog and warms his feet Feeling alone The army's up the road Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea Aqualung, my friend Don't you start away uneasy You poor old sod You see, it's only me Do you still remember December's foggy freeze When the ice that clings on to your beard Was screaming agony? And you snatch your rattling last breaths With deep-sea diver sounds And the flowers bloom like madness in the spring Sun streaking cold An old man wandering lonely Taking time the only way he knows Leg hurting bad As he bends to pick a dog-end He goes down to the bog and warms his feet Feeling alone The army's up the road Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea Aqualung, my friend Don't you start away uneasy You poor old sod You see, it's only me Me, oh-oh-oh Aqualung, my friend Don't you start away uneasy You poor old sod You see, it's only me, yeah Sitting on a park bench Eying little girls with bad intent Snot's running down his nose Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes Hey, Aqualung Drying in the cold sun Watching as the frilly panties run Hey, Aqualung Feeling like a dead duck Spitting out pieces of his broken luck Hey, Aqualung Woah, Aqualung
Hey JM... My son Mike is one of your new subscribers, he has seen around 100 of them. He left this comment at your last post...... Mike81T 14 minutes ago JM, I see you and the encyclopedia of classic rock, aka, my dad (Mark Tandle) have crossed paths. When it comes to class rock, when Google doesn’t have the answer, it asks Mark Tandle. I very much agree with him that your reaction videos are very enjoyable to watch. You allow us to listen to the music and then your reactions are on point. Keep enjoying the music, it’s enjoyable to watch.
I saw Tull right around the time of this London performance at Northwestern University in Chicago. They're just as wild and just as talented in person. The lead singer, of course, is the great Ian Anderson. It's a shame this particular tune didn't showcase Anderson's rock-flute virtuosity.
Write these down, you'll really like them.... Don Henley - "Dirty Laundry".... "Sunset Grill"... "Boys Of Summer".... "End Of The Innocents".... "In A New York Minute'.... just for starters.
OH NO! it seems you haven't discovered the magical LINDA RONSTADT yet! P L E A S E listen to "Long, Long Time" (live on johhny cash show, or album track). you will never be the same. and you will want to hear more. she practically FORMED The Eagles! they were her touring band....
always do studio first that is what made it famous NOT THIS ALWAYS FOR ANY CLASSIC SONG ORIGINAL THAT MADE IT FAMOUS FIRST OTHERWISE YOU ARE MISLED AND RUIN YOUR VIRGIN LISTEN
This song is from a concept album that was about people who lived in his neighborhood. The old homeless guy Aqualung, Locomotive Breath and Cross Eyed Mary just to name a few. All worth a listen. Thick As A Brick was a hit back in the day and showcases his talent with the flute.
JM, you make a Great Gift. I put your videos on a USB-Memory stick and give them to family/friends as a gift they will enjoy, both the timeless classic songs and your exceptional, comprehensive analysis of what you just heard making an enjoyable experience for them too. Thanks again.
Aqualung is about how we view the homeless ... "Sitting on a park bench, eyeing little girls with bad intent" ... assuming the worst. But then the mood changes to a sympathetic view of the "poor old sod", down on his luck, hurting to bend over to pick up a cigarette butt, going to the Salvation Army for a cup of tea. Ian Anderson, singer, song writer, and musical genius taught himself to play the flute. He's 75 years old and still recording and performing, Treat yourself (and us) to a live performance of "Thick As A Brick" to see what magic Ian can do with a flute.
I've also read that 'eyeing little girls with bad intent', is another thing that judgmental people take as some kind of perversion, without ever thinking that maybe he's missing his own little children. The main cause of homelessness is poverty, not drugs or alcohol as so many people like to think because then they can blame the victims, and not feel any need to help. The fastest growing segments of the homeless population, are children, and older women who have lost their husbands. Judge not people, because many are a lot closer to being homeless than they think.
I saw them over 20 times back in the day, 1972 - the mid 90s. Yes, that energy, the music, the theatrics were A+ every show.
I really enjoyed your reaction to this unbelievable band firing on all cylinders. The definition of showmanship.
Lead singer is Ian Anderson. Check out Locomotive Breath Live next.
The entire Aqualung album is just as exciting. Thank you!
LEGENDARY. Great Choice, again. Number 113 in your folder. Ian Anderson has both a unique voice and style. A True Master Showman.
Oh yes he is amazing. He puts meaning into his songs. Like acting out the story as he with his amazing voice and flute playing 😊
So just remember when you see 65 yr olds like me… we made memories to all this cool music. Nothing can compare
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥Ian is genius! His interpretation how people feel about the homeless.
Love Jethro Tull. And this is one of my favorite performances on TH-cam by anybody. Ian is just so amazing and I love the guitar players outfit.
The greatest live performing band I've ever seen! They blew to roof off the convert hall back in circa '72. The electric guitar parts of the song describe Aqualung (homeless guy) as he's perceived by society. The acoustic guitar parts of the song describe he as he actually lives his live (alone, hopeless, despair). Brilliant song writing!
Ian Anderson and Martin Barre (Guitar) were in a dirty restroom just before a show, Ian used his left foot to lift up the toilet seat to pee, Martin said…. Can you stand on one foot through an entire song?. Ian said he will give it a go. While doing it on stage several photos were taken, posters made all over town, and it soon became a famous pose and band Logo.
This is an Iconic song
So fun to watch you. Ian Anderson is the epitomy of rock in roll ! I keeps getting better. Your just getting started. Have fun !
He was the pide piper of music. He is self taught in many facets...he & his band are quite something to listen to. Fantastic & incredible. This band, too, is legendary. Thank you!
Great choice, always good to see a Jethro Tull live performance. My favourite album has to be Stand Up, but all their music is great
What a great selection and the live performance and Ian's facial expressions are amazing!! Thanks for this video!!
The greatest live band of all time
Jethro Tull's music is rich and varied throughout, and their live performances were among the best and most exciting in all of rock and roll; Ian Anderson's stage persona is manic and mesmerizing. "Thick As a Brick" is a long showcase of their stuff, while "Cross-Eyed Mary" and "Songs From the Wood" are briefer but not less interesting.
Hey mid 70's this band was big ..true artist at work ..the mind set is so different from then to now !
Got to see them live in the early 70's several times. Always a great show! Ian Anderson, vocalist, songwriter, flute player is a musical genius! Some other songs to do live are Hymn 43, My God, Cross Eyed Mary, Locomotive Breath. Too bad there was no flute in this one.
Ian Anderson. He's the reason I have a son named Ian.
Ian is a true Genius !!!!!
Sitting on a park bench
Eyeing little girls with bad intent
Snot's running down his nose
Greasy fingers, smearing shabby clothes
Hey, Aqualung
Drying in the cold sun
Watching as the frilly panties run
Hey, Aqualung
Feeling like a dead duck
Spitting out pieces of his broken luck
Oh, Aqualung
Sun streaking cold
An old man wandering lonely
Taking time the only way he knows
Leg hurting bad
As he bends to pick a dog-end
He goes down to the bog and warms his feet
Feeling alone
The army's up the road
Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea
Aqualung, my friend
Don't you start away uneasy
You poor old sod
You see, it's only me
Do you still remember
December's foggy freeze
When the ice that clings on to your beard
Was screaming agony?
And you snatch your rattling last breaths
With deep-sea diver sounds
And the flowers bloom like madness in the spring
Sun streaking cold
An old man wandering lonely
Taking time the only way he knows
Leg hurting bad
As he bends to pick a dog-end
He goes down to the bog and warms his feet
Feeling alone
The army's up the road
Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea
Aqualung, my friend
Don't you start away uneasy
You poor old sod
You see, it's only me
Me, oh-oh-oh
Aqualung, my friend
Don't you start away uneasy
You poor old sod
You see, it's only me, yeah
Sitting on a park bench
Eying little girls with bad intent
Snot's running down his nose
Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes
Hey, Aqualung
Drying in the cold sun
Watching as the frilly panties run
Hey, Aqualung
Feeling like a dead duck
Spitting out pieces of his broken luck
Hey, Aqualung
Woah, Aqualung
YES JM.... That is what you heard.
the singer's name is Ian Anderson
Hey JM... My son Mike is one of your new subscribers, he has seen around 100 of them. He left this comment at your last post......
Mike81T
14 minutes ago
JM, I see you and the encyclopedia of classic rock, aka, my dad (Mark Tandle) have crossed paths. When it comes to class rock, when Google doesn’t have the answer, it asks Mark Tandle. I very much agree with him that your reaction videos are very enjoyable to watch. You allow us to listen to the music and then your reactions are on point. Keep enjoying the music, it’s enjoyable to watch.
I saw Tull right around the time of this London performance at Northwestern University in Chicago. They're just as wild and just as talented in person. The lead singer, of course, is the great Ian Anderson. It's a shame this particular tune didn't showcase Anderson's rock-flute virtuosity.
No Flute in this classic. Ian sets the place on fire with it in this performance.... Jethro Tull ~ My God.....( Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970 )
Living in the Past by JT
You have to watch My God live in 1971 at The Isle of Wight.
Write these down, you'll really like them.... Don Henley - "Dirty Laundry".... "Sunset Grill"... "Boys Of Summer".... "End Of The Innocents".... "In A New York Minute'.... just for starters.
❤️
You can expect this from him and them.
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Try Thick as a brick live at MSG 1978
Watch My God live. Jim
I saw Ian Anderson in Ottawa in 2018, he was still the same.
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OH NO! it seems you haven't discovered the magical LINDA RONSTADT yet! P L E A S E listen to "Long, Long Time" (live on johhny cash show, or album track). you will never be the same. and you will want to hear more. she practically FORMED The Eagles! they were her touring band....
always do studio first that is what made it famous NOT THIS ALWAYS FOR ANY CLASSIC SONG ORIGINAL THAT MADE IT FAMOUS FIRST OTHERWISE YOU ARE MISLED AND RUIN YOUR VIRGIN LISTEN
Check out Cross Eyed Mary live. I forgot he doesn't play the flute on this song. Really incredible flautas.
Locomotive Breath live is 🔥!!! ☮️❤️😎
Ian Anderson is a fucking genius.
This is Ian- totally clean and sober. No drugs.
You MUST see him play the flute.
This song is from a concept album that was about people who lived in his neighborhood. The old homeless guy Aqualung, Locomotive Breath and Cross Eyed Mary just to name a few. All worth a listen. Thick As A Brick was a hit back in the day and showcases his talent with the flute.
JM, you make a Great Gift. I put your videos on a USB-Memory stick and give them to family/friends as a gift they will enjoy, both the timeless classic songs and your exceptional, comprehensive analysis of what you just heard making an enjoyable experience for them too. Thanks again.
Mesmerizing aren't they
Ian Anderson is one of a kind. You should hear him play the flute, too!
He will soon. I'll make sure of that.
The Scots are kinda cray cray. I’m scottish. We have very open odd personalities lol. 😂
His name is Ian Anderson. That's his personality. One of the best.
I still have my Augalung album that I bought in 1971.
Yes he's like that