Albums That Changed Music: Jethro Tull - Aqualung

[@Producelikeapro]

What other albums do you think changed music? Comment below!

[@mrcoatsworth429]

The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden:)

[@anonagain]

Some albums from the 70s that changed the way I viewed music were Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Inner Mounting Flame" (also "Birds of Fire"). John Mclaughlin's guitar playing speaks for itself, as does Billy Cobham's drumming - he was the first drummer I remember to replace the 2/4 hi hat pattern for straight eighths. Also any of Weather Report's albums including their self-titled debut album and "I sing the Body Electric". Don't know if they were popular enough for this series, but they sure changed my approach to listening and playing music. Thanks Warren!

[@arnsteinkleven]

Love - Forever Changes and Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

[@patkelly8309]

If we can include Jethro Tull and Aqualung in this canon then I full believe Gong have a place. So I'm going to plump for Camembert Electrique. Daevid Allen's contribution to music and the world as a whole is immense. He was a wonderful human being. You would be quite surprised by who cite Gong as a major influence.

[@4ctmam]

In The Court Of The Crimson King I do realise that a video on that would be problematic, sonce King Crimson are notorious youtube blockers. But you can't argue with the album's impact :)

[@911truthfarmer]

Thanks for giving Tull their due. A truly unique and brilliant band.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Amazing band!!

[@javierllerena5756]

Thanks for posting , I am ferocious fan of Jethro Tull, this is the only band I can heard without boring , I also have many progressive rock albums from bands like Yes , Genesis, Pink Floyd, ELP , King Crimson, Rush , Camel , but to me Jethro Tull is completely different, this Celtic style is unique, To me is the most intelligent sophisticated and complex band ever existed.

[@russellcampbell9198]

An album that changed my point of view as a teen - musically and linguistically.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing Russell!

[@genericjesus8803]

perhaps the most underrated/overlooked bands EVER. I remember when my older brother brought home Aqualung (the record), I WAS HOOKED. That’s when my ‘record collection’ began. I was lucky enough to see them twice...awesome!!! No one I knew listened to them, they liked The Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles..more ‘popular’ stuff. JT and Neil Young made me who I am today. INCREDIBLE mini-documentary, THANKS

[@d34dj3d1]

I saw Tull sometime in the mid to late 90's at Pier Six Concert Pavillion in Baltimore, a huge thunderstorm broke out in the middle of their set and I was dancing my ass off in the rain. Soaked through to the bone afterwards, but it was hands down the best concert I've ever been to.

[@chrismorgan7494]

They weren't overlooked or underrated. They were one of the top bands in the 70s. Gentle Giant, however, is underrated and overlooked.

[@rjh1226]

@@chrismorgan7494agreed. If it was overlooked or underrated it was by the dude who wrote that comment. He overlooked and underrated it. Nobody I hung out with thought that way

[@patricklamb130]

I was lucky enough to see them for the Aqualung tour at Red Rocks ...Colorado

[@patoke7812]

A wonderful commentary on the most iconic band of all time. Ian Anderson's poetry, intelligence and amazing flute playing and compositions together with the other members of Jethro Tull have added a lot of pleasure to my life!!

[@dougtull4594]

Martin Barre is such a great guitarist. His solo on "Aqualung" is masterful.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed!! Amazing solo

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

In my mind, the solo is as close to perfect for its song as has been recorded.

[@dougtull4594]

@@geoffsimpkins7650, Jimmy Page actually came into the studio while he was cutting this solo. He had to ignore him, or he feared he would ruin his concentration.

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

@@dougtull4594 it might have inspired this great solo

[@dudleypage9880]

Aqualung is the best vinyl in my collection.l always enjoy listening to it ,50 years on.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing

[@williambaldridge1203]

I've seen Jethro Tull in concert 44 times. It Became a family tradition. I'm hoping they come back to Florida again, now that the covid is over.

[@RoyalDavid]

@@williamhinshaw6838 But Alas several of us have briken over 100 Tull concerts, in my case since only 1980. Cheers!

[@stevecastro1325]

Ian is so humble, when he is a clear leader and innovator. I think part of the attraction is that he was self-taught; he wasn’t confined by ‘standard’ methods.

[@artemesaulkov2010]

He's not that humble. He is a genius and my musical hero but he is not a person you'd like to meet

[@PeterHuebner]

NEIN IAN ANDERSON IST NICHT SO BESCHEIDEN WIE ES SEIN LANGER GITARRIST MARTIN BARRE,DENN ER IST ES!!IAN ANDERSON IST EIN KNALLHARTER GESCHÄFTSMANN IM LEBEN UND EIN GENIE IN DER MUSIK.ZWEI MUSIKER UND TYPEN DIE UNTERSCHIEDLICHER NICHT SEIN KÖNNEN.ABER DAS PROJEKT JETHRO TULL HAT MIT BEIDEN SO EINE LANGE ZEIT FUNKTIONIERT. LONG LIVE IAN AND MARTIN.❤😊

[@J-DUB-F1]

This album and THAT song, are examples of art that never leave you. It check's so many boxes.....heavy riffs, uniquely creative, engaging lyrics, charismatic vocal delivery, musicianship. I need to revisit the whole album now......50yrs!! :-o !!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's wonderful to hear!

[@DigAPonyY]

Jethro Tull absolutely rocks. Love the combination of instruments and the change ups throughout their songs. This album/aqualung, is still one of the best to date.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@chrissieczka4421]

I’ve just turned 70. My first of many dozens of Tull shows began at the age of 14. Im still awe struck of the experience today. You did good. Thank you.

[@randystone4903]

I was fortunate to see many of Jethro Tulls concerts in the 1970's, best date nights ever. By chance sat in the acoustical sweet spot in an old colosseum for Thick as a Brick. They were the perfect band for English majors with their lyrics making sly social commentary. I'm very pleased they still have significant staying power among (smart) young people I've met.

[@NikolaJovanović.2003]

One of the most important albums of my life. How happy am i to say that i have the first UK press signed just for me? Wow that will be my treasure forever!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That’s amazing!

[@Producelikeapro]

Congratulations

[@NikolaJovanović.2003]

@@Producelikeapro Thank you so much , i wish you all the best in your life!

[@MrPhotodoc]

THE truly unique band of the day. A shame classic rock stations rarely play their songs anymore.

[@clouddog2393]

Had the good fortune to see Tull play Aqualung in ,71 at the Dome , Brighton . My first ever gig [ l was 16 ]. One of my all time favourite gigs and albums . A great band .

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That's amazing!!

[@rubenangeliqueholguinlopez5819]

What an iconic Album a true timeless Masterpiece

[@jessiearies1912]

I got my introduction to Juthro Tull through " Stand Up" album back in 1970. I also saw them in Vancouver, Canada once! Blew my mind! Very unique sound, very good musicians, luv their music & Ian Anderson looked like a Sorcerer coming on stage with his wild hair & flute in hand. All the time he was performing, there was a red telephone sitting on a table, on stage. I asked my date, what's the telephone for? At the end of his performance, the phone rang, he picked up the receiver, held it out to the audience and said, "It's for you." Blew me away! Always been a fave. band of mine, to this day! I'm 75 now ✌🌹☮

[@bkm2797]

I was only 15 when I saw Jethro Tull live in Orlando Florida, I absolutely loved it even though I really didn't understand or have the ability to contemplate the lyrics. Aqualung is still one of my favorite albums to this day, a night I will never forget.

[@janzahalka9096]

Thank you for the video. I was afraid Martin Barre would not be mentioned at all. It is to be noted that Mr. Barre is outstandingly humble and down to earth guy when met in person. Our encounter two years ago was the final push for me to start learning guitar at the age of 36...

[@AllofJudea]

As much as I love this record I think "Benefit", which came before it was better as an album. But I love all the early Tull stuff. Edit: also, Ian is a GREAT acoustic guitarist. One of a kind!

[@lionaudio]

This album was in my parent's record collection when I was a kid. I would lay on the floor with headphones on and play this record over and over again. So many things about this album influenced how I play music. "Wind Up" is in my top 10 greatest songs ever written.

[@williamtownsend3279]

One of the highlights of my life was the concert. He came out with his flute, guitar over his back, and a stool to sit on.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic!!

[@pauldavies6037]

The most original and exciting live band ever that flute playing nobody has done anything like it!

[@bodensick]

Hands down, the best Tull album of all time, and one of the best albums of the 70's.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@brianmorrow5350]

Some of the most complicated and intriguing rock music ever produced...... How they memorized so much for live performances is amazing! And it's interesting to me that the title track of this album contains no flute.....

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, agreed on all points!

[@stugerson4727]

This album......omg

[@philip6502]

In my opinion, The RR HOF is meaningless. Who cares what a limited group of people think?

[@bawbagindustries]

"Aqualung" has to be up there as a contender for the "best" song of all time. Musically amazing - that riff, that solo, that ridiculous bass under the Bo Diddley groove - and lyrically just mind-blowing. Compassion without any crap sentimentality - a flawed, destroyed human being, pissing on his feet to stop his toes falling off. Jennie Anderson's masterpiece.

[@roberttakatsu3926]

When I saw Jethro Tull in 73 in Montreal wow. In the middle of the concert the phone starts ringing and the band stops dead. It rings and stops. The rest of the concert goes on. The end after the encour. The phone rings , lights on we all stop and look Ian Anderson comes out and answers. "It's for you"

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@JohahnDiechter]

Jehtro Tull's greatness is like an open secret. They deserve much more respect than I feel they receive. Thanks from a huge fan of both the band and now your channel.

[@secolerice]

Thank you so much for this! Jethro Tull is my 2nd favorite band after The Beatles. So many people (especially the young music reactors) don't understand Tull at all. I also love folk music and love the folk influence in Tull. Steeleyed Span is where I learned a lot of British folk tunes (along with the tunes that made it to the US and influenced folk/country/western/bluegrass here). Along with the musicianship and the use of the flute, the shear poetry of the lyrics of their songs is amazing. I saw them on their Heavy Horses tour in Denver. Even in the nose bleed seats I was blown away.

[@tomjackson5815]

Being from USA I thought as I kid that this band had the poetry, smartness and the dynamic quality, depth plus the edge of rock in a European sound. I loved this band , truly great

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said Tom!

[@stevecoscia]

Yes, a terrific album. Bought the Aqualung album when it first came out and it is meant to be played in its entirety.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, masterpiece

[@sgttombailes3380]

one of THE BEST LIVE Concerts I have ever seen. University of Georgia!! Thick as a Brick tour! Awesome Musician !!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That’s amazing

[@itshotinhere9346]

Many thanks for putting this thing on Tull together; they were truly excellent but, imo, they didn't tour enough - over here at least. Anderson's back story on these great tunes, along with your commentary much appreciated. Did I say thanks? I did? I'll say it again: thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I appreciate it

[@chuckwagon5518]

I was 14 and and had four 8-track tapes that I wore out that year...Aqualung, Santana's first album, Grand Funk Railroad's red album and The Beatles Abbey Road. It was a great summer! I must also give an honorable mention to The Beatles Let It Be!

[@DrJoshGuitar]

Cool man the golden age of rock music!

[@Producelikeapro]

That does sound like a great Summer to me Chuck!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@DrJoshGuitar great times!

[@phuzbrain]

Hard to believe Great Bands like Tull and Stepenwolf are not in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, but Madonna is.

[@luissantiago8446]

And the farce that is the Rock n' Hall of Shame rolls on. There are inductees which are not certifiably rock, and dubious at best. I was 17 when Aqualung was released, and it made quite a splash. One cannot imagine the 70s without the impact of Jethro Tull.

[@dwightballard3868]

It seems deliberate and has struck me as political as progressive rock groups like ELP, Yes and Jethro Tull have been snubbed. I'm a big fan of Kraftwerk, but I don't think of the group as particularly "rock and roll". Ian has been vocal about not expecting to be inducted, but as long as groups like Tull and ELP are shunned, the Hall of Fame has absolutely no credibility.

[@phuzbrain]

@@dwightballard3868 Totally Agree

[@robny1461]

It's a JOKE. If they had called it the "Popular Music HOF" then more of their selections would at least make a bit more sense, though it still doesn't explain the many glaringly obvious omissions. I won't even visit the museum.

[@phuzbrain]

@@robny1461 Agreed

[@capcompass9298]

For me, Jethro Tull was Ian and Martin. Anything before Martin arrived, I regard as Jethro Toe.

[@BirdTrump3324]

Well that was only one album

[@leoalphaproductions8642]

Almost all their albums are legendary. One of the most talented and versatile bands of all time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@juankarron9215]

I love your demonstration of the major third in the riff. I could hear this on the record but could never get the right sound and any second band guitarist would always just play the same main riff. In 1973 @ age 14 I stumbled across this record oddly enough, in a neighborhood butcher shop. they had bought a small empty adjoining store, knocked down the wall & added a bodega that sold all sorts of items. there was a carousel with records on it & I spotted the strange drawing of a bearded hobo with the title Jethro Tull 'Aqualung'. It sounded so very different than anything else at the time or since. We all winded up going to every Tull concert from 73'-82'. As a young budding guitarist, I was always captivated at Martin Barre's style & tone, which besides Andersons unique persona, writing & multi-instrumentation skills, It was Barre who gave Tull the early hard-rock sound that made them so iconic.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Agreed! I love that guitar part! Martin is a wonderful guitarist!!

[@RovPrivyTube]

Tull is still underrated as can be, absolute legends. You have no idea how happy I was to see this notification, so glad!

[@Producelikeapro]

In my world they are GIANTS! From the moment I heard Stand Up I was sold!

[@nickdryad]

Tull is not underrated. They have had a loyal following since the early 70. The problem is their audience is dying. Literally. Too old to rock n Roll and old enough to die.

[@patkelly8309]

@@Producelikeapro Prog Like A Pro

[@blackstrawberry5863]

I couldn't agree more

[@simonbarsinister8854]

@@nickdryad Dude; I'm 50. Bugger off :)

[@phoenix9375]

It would be great to see a video about the album Leftoverture by Kansas, from 1976. Kansas, Jethro Tull and Styx are my favourite bands.

[@Archaic1Eye]

Jethro Tull is one of those bands that I have heard about for many years but never got round to actually sitting down and listening to their music. I will remedy that today.

[@Producelikeapro]

That is fantastic to hear!

[@thabudmaster]

I first saw Tull play in 1984 when i was 10 year old! Saw them again 3 or 4 more times after, most memorable was their 25th anniversary gig at Wembley Arena. Met the band a couple of times & hung out backstage with them once. Great days!

[@tomlangmusic9623]

Aqualung is the soundtrack to my high school years. Even went on to play Cross Eyed Mary in a late 70s Canadian Band (with a recording to boot!) Thank you Warren for focusing on this incredible album. BTW Thick As A Brick is pretty phenomenal too ;)

[@55victorf]

One of my fav bands good channel, grettings from Lisbon 🇵🇹

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Victor

[@mdedina]

This is the best documentary on Tull I’ve ever seen. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much

[@lucasbelloni]

That's incredible work, thank you! I love it

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@jameslewis8227]

Warren, if you don’t mind me saying so, these videos you make are simply fantastic. Please keep them coming.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much James!!

[@jameslewis8227]

@@Producelikeapro Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@jameslewis8227 no thank YOU! Means a lot to have the support!

[@jameslewis8227]

@@Producelikeapro Well then, I accept your gratitude with even more gratefulness. To commemorate the occasion I’ll listen to both Aqualung AND Thick As A Brick sometime over this weekend at a volume that’s louder than my neighbors are willing to tolerate. I have both albums in 96kHz/24 bit FLAC format (Mixed and Mastered by Steven Wilson). Not to dwell on the Prog Rock neediness too long, but have you ever considered doing a video about Yes’ rendition of Simon&Garfunkel’s America? It’s probably a cover that’s too obscure to have made a huge impact on anyone. Maybe you could add a series of videos to your channel featuring the best covers of all time, obscure and not so obscure?

[@Producelikeapro]

@@jameslewis8227 I'm excited to listen to those as well! Stand Up is a personal favourite!

[@TomCawoski]

Jethro Tull - Aqualung is a classic! I remember it well and still have it on vinyl...

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Masterpiece!

[@jfo3000]

One of my first musical purchases, 10 yrs old. I still have that cassette.

[@phoenixjim0527]

Do you still remember December's foggy freeze?

[@charris939]

Thanks so much for putting this together and so concisely (an achievement in itself!) As per my profile picture I am a fan, and made a clay animated version of The Hare who lost his spectacles! In 1989 ( can be found on KZbin). My favourite Tull albums are Stand up and Benefit. But an amazing output for young men barely in their early 20’s. My son is 12 and has been learning trumpet for a few years, in the last week he has started teaching himself the flute - a-hah! The moment I have been waiting for for the last 33 years - I introduced him to Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull clips on YT! Tonight he was producing the characteristic Ian Anderson Flute Trill, warms an old mans heart:). Glad you retolthe Jimmy Page story. Thanks again Warren, love your work, kind regards Colin.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Just watched the Cooder episode in full. This is a very good channel. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@briantlougan810]

That was great! I saw them play this music in St. Louis in 1972 or 73. Anderson was AMAZING on stage, a whirling dervish with a iconic voice and flute. What is lost explanations today is the powerful feeling of generational revolt. Rock music like this animated young people. At the concert people were passing around joints back when marijuana possession was a felony, the whole 20 000 seat auditorium smelling of pot smoke, while being patrolled by the police. Who couldn't do anything because there were too many of us. Great music, which had much more impact on people at the time than just a catchy tune. But also worthy of your detailed musical analysis. I knew there was something unusually good going on there.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! I'm quite envious, that must have been such an amazing show!!

[@knowhere60]

Great review! One if the most thoughtful that I've seen. My favorite 1970s-1980s Rick band!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, huge fan of Jethro Tull

[@WITELITE]

Great stuff. They are the most glaring oversight in the Rock n Roll HOF and it saddens me everytime I see the list of new inductees. It's legitimacy is tarnished without them (and ELP a close second). Thank you for doing this video.

[@shb7772000if]

They're not in the Rock and Roll hall of fame? You've got to be kidding me. I just checked. They're not. That's totally absurd. My favorite group, and one of the best groups ever. I wonder who decides who's in. Yes, and ELP trilogy was a great album too.

[@edwhite7475]

Precisely why the RNRHOF sucks.

[@broadsword6650]

RNRHOF is a commercial enterprise and makes its (often bizarre) decisions for commercial not artistic reasons. Screw those guys.

[@iarocks44]

@@shb7772000if The weak answer from the hall is that Jethro tull is Progressive Rock and therefore not the genre of music they are recognizing - that is of course a bunch of garbage. While prog rock is under represented they included The Moody Blues in 2018. They have also inducted Rsh, Yes, and Genesis. There is no way that Jethro Tull should not be in the R&R HOF. Abba? Joan Baez? Janet Jackson, The Bee Gees, The Cure are all Rock and Roll but Jethro Tull is not? Joan Baez is straight up folk or country. Others are Pop. The Cure is more prog or alternative rock than straight rock. The reason behind the scenes I have heard - cannot confirm - is that the powers that be never liked Ian Anderson as he insulted them somehow along with the anger some felt when Jethro Tull won the Grammy for Metal for Crest of a Knave over Metallica. In fairness not sure I would call Crest of A Knave Metal but it is a good piece of music. The argument was that Jethro Tull was not Hard Rock or Metal - so the Hall is out to uphold that ridiculous and arrogant notion. So unless there is a major change in the leadership at the Hall, they will never consider Jethro tull, ever.

[@DC-js4gk]

Well that's a disgrace, on both counts. Bet Crimson arent there either

[@peterforrest6682]

Doesn't get much better than that...indeed...thanks Warren...excellent video.

[@PetrosAntoniouMusic]

It was on the 14th of July 2003 that I watched them live in Athens and my jaw hasn't recovered yet!!! The most underrated progressive rock blues folk jazz band! Thank you Warren for another great video. P.S.: The encore was Locomotive Breath!!! Imagine what happened.....

[@joetowers4804]

I remember hearing Locomotive Breath while driving my vw bug to uni. I had to stop by the side of the road when I heard that flute solo for the first time.

[@2Nu]

As a nonmusician, I find both yourself and your American counterpart Rick Beato to be utterly charming, well read, insightful, and engaging as presenters and disseminators of popular music. This segment only further affirms that belief since this music was the soundtrack of my youth. Kudos to you mate!

[@jen_alanfromchicago53]

Same here, did you give "Professor of Rock " a try, does really good interviews

[@2Nu]

@@jen_alanfromchicago53 Yes, I follow him as well. Though he is adept and engaging in his manner of presentation, he tends to foster a sense of sychophantery among his followers on his channel that I find particularly distasteful. FWIW , I also find Jamel_AKA_Jamal to be another genuine and honest music aficionado who explores all genres of music from a layperson's perspective and provides great personal insight into those tracks he provides reactions to.

[@thombone]

Concept album or not, it's genius.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@willemmoller6736]

Great video, thanks Warren! Locomotive Breath was a hit in South Africa in 71/72 and it was one of the first songs I learnt to play, we covered it in my first band when I was like 13. I later got heavily into Thick as a Brick and Passion Play, Ian Anderson is an incredibly creative and fascinating musician and those albums still sound great. And he made the flute cool!

[@MattJaissleFilms]

1971 was a big year for classic rock. Aqualung, Zeppelin 4, Who's Next, Sticky Fingers...

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Amazing time!

[@luissantiago8446]

Absolutely. The rock music that emerged that year was so amazing that years later, it still resonates. Much of it is now enshrined in the vaults of classic rock. Even the pop rock songs were keepers. 1971 was indeed a stellar year for rock.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@luissantiago8446 agreed 100%!

[@diannehogan7605]

Paranoid, Master of Reality

[@groverbaker6404]

Stand up..one of the greatest lps ever recorded!! Beautiful lp

[@Producelikeapro]

I love that Album!! It was my introduction to Jethro Tull! It’s a masterpiece

[@vandenro]

Yep Stand Up is brilliant.

[@ricenglish4556]

I thought Martin Barre's electric guitar was outstanding. He really got a Hard Rock sound, almost making it bark at you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Wonderful guitar playing!

[@cbr9914]

i get that it's all subjective, but i don't understand why everyone thinks barre was "brilliant"....he was a FANTASTIC ensemble player, but his leads are terrible....you can tell he has no idea what he's doing, just moving his fingers fast and hoping for the best (he's even quoted saying something along these lines).

[@fiveeyes2802]

@@cbr9914 That’s Martin being a humble human being as well as a bit of self-deprecation. He was a monster in my book.

[@lilajagears8317]

@@fiveeyes2802 I agree!

[@ricenglish4556]

@@cbr9914 Are you tone deaf??!! Martin's leads are outstanding!!!! So carefully and melodically structured. Fingers moving fast and hoping for the best and saying he's quoted stating that?? I don't know what you're going on about, but you don't have a clue and know nothing about anything.

[@waynebutler7432]

Also, would like to say after listening to your insights on a particular piece of music, I always go back and listen again with a new appreciation for that music. Thank you

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow, thank you!

[@itshotinhere9346]

True that

[@GeorgeLeite]

Started playing flute in '75. Few years later i heard Ian play, and it changed how i looked at the instrument. Saw him live a few times. Being old means i got to see many great bands. 😊

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s fantastic to hear!!

[@scottinWV]

Ian sure had his own way with it.

[@knearhood8]

this was my absolutely favorite album back in high school in the 1970's. Damn I am old

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@philip6502]

You and me, brother. 😎

[@Nopleaseandthanks]

LOVED THIS ALBUM. I was in a Tull Cover band for a while. Good times! Great Job @Warren Huart

[@bamther5718]

Great video. 👍 this was released when I was graduating high school playing in my own band full of life. Now 50 yeas later arthritis keeps me from playing just waiting to die

[@jfo3000]

I was playing the guitar and singing Aqualung out in the yard last night. This song is in the ether.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing to hear!

[@CallMeChato]

I love your videos so much I even watched the 4 minutes of black at the end. Finally, Tull! One of my favourite bands of all time. Thanks so much. Yes, Anderson is quoted as saying the band go so sick of Aqualung of being accused of being a concept album they decided Thick as a Brick would be a parody concept album.

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Man, this became one of my most awaited series on the channels I follow. This is one of my favourite albums, discovered it digging through my dad's LPs.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much!

[@Kemrer]

Thank you

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome

[@nikirose7673]

One of the albums that broadened my horizons beyond a teenage addiction to 70s metal. Great stuff, still love hearing it.

[@robny1461]

I got the MU Best Of album in 1976 for my 13th birthday and that changed the trajectory of my musical interests. I then noted which album each song was from and bought them. Under my high school yearbook pic, "Aqualung" is included among the other important things to me at that time. Thank you for making it a part of your excellent video series, cheers!

[@volodymyrvsahdneek5065]

Feel blessed that I got to see Tull about a half dozen times in the 70's and 80s. They always came up with great riffs and lyrics for songs. Ian is a great front man and entertaining to watch, awesome flautist, and Martin Barre's guitar tone is killer. The rest of the band aren't slackers either. Live their PA engineer made it enjoyable. So many sound guys suck live.

[@Producelikeapro]

Very envious!! Thanks for sharing!

[@florentjendrysiak3396]

Great video. Had to go listen to Aqualung and locomotive breath, great tracks, reminded me of playing in a rock band in high school 15 years ago !

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, amazing songs

[@jamman6]

I was listening to this album last night whilst driving to my girlfriend's house and then boom! You have a video on it! Love your work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks ever so much!

[@rickblackers88]

And the piano player,Mr. John Evan,what a great an charming piano player!!

[@rachelnewyorktruth2564]

can't think of a better studio album, ever. Minstrel is also quite mind blowing.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Rachel, I love Mnistrel In The Gallery! Also, LOVE Standup!

[@yabbadabba1975]

They were kick ass live, too.

[@robertkroberjr.157]

I remember buying Minstrel in Gallery through Columbia house record club! 😎✌❤

[@RichieCranium]

I remember hearing the Aqualung album in 1972 (I was 12 and an older friend and musician turned me on to it) and it blew my mind. I was a huge fan of the British Invasion and to me this band (Jethro Tull) had a uniquely British sound that I always likened to modern minstrel music. I had the pleasure of seeing them open for the WHO in New Jersey around that same time and they were incredible. A truly talented and unique band that had a huge impact on my life as a musician. Thank you for covering this often overlooked and underrated phenomenon of a band known as Jethro Tull .

[@KenMyrheim]

Brilliant video! Getting into more proggy stuff means you're speaking my language, Warren. :)

[@Kamala-Walz-4-America]

1971 was an incredible year for music. Zeppelin 4, the Yes Album, Who's Next, Blue (Joni Mitchel), LA Woman, the Allman Bros Live at Fillmore East, Tapestry, Sticky Fingers, What's Going On, and of course, Hunky Dory. Aqualung still holds up today. I've never tired of it, or any of these albums.

[@spontaneousgroovincombusti2902]

“…or maybe her attention is drawn by Aqualung…” And that’s in “Cross Eyed Mary.” Those two great songs also have connection.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, indeed!

[@knowwhere3220]

I was an invited guest at a Tull soundcheck at Carnegie Hall around 2006, the band played bits of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and, I kid you not..the theme from the movie ''The Godfather!"" Ian's son James was nice enough to host me and indroduced me to his father! Wonderful!

[@chriswalker4616]

Fantastic video, Warren! And what an album - I first heard it when I was learning to play guitar, and I still rate it as one of the best albums of all time. As for Martin Barré's solo, it's what every solo should be - you can walk away whistling it after you hear it a few times. I really can't wait to see Martin Barré's band paying tribute to it in August this year near Canterbury at the New Day festival - it's gonna be (dare I say it...) 'Marvellous'!

[@johncollier9280]

The first time I saw Jethro Tull was in 1970 in Austin with Clouds opening-fantastic! The following year I saw them in Sacramento with Yes opening. And that was only the beginning.Thanks for your great review o' Aqualung.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing! Wonderful memories!

[@amessofwires]

Never thought I’d ever see someone talk about Jethro Tull in the same way as a normal pop group. I love learning about the weirder parts of music history and bands like Jethro Tull. So thank you for the wealth of information.

[@Producelikeapro]

They are one of the greatest bands of all time, without a doubt!

[@Producelikeapro]

They are one of the greatest bands of all time, without a doubt!

[@patkelly8309]

@@Producelikeapro Is there an echo in here......

[@Producelikeapro]

Apparently there is, there is, there is….

[@patkelly8309]

@@Producelikeapro Probably a Roland Space Echo ;-)

[@altaclipper]

I have loved this since I was a kid and I still have it on my iPod. I only just recently discovered "Thick as a Brick", which was everywhere when I was a kid but the cover put me off! I can't believe I went all those years not hearing it. Jethro Tull deserves more recognition.

[@my2cents370]

Why the hell wouldn't you LISTEN to the damn record!? Have you not heard of ... YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY LOOKING AT ITS COVER??? Silly, silly man! 🤣

[@altaclipper]

@@my2cents370 I’ll bet you’ve never had the experience of walking into an HMV at the height of the 70’s or 80’s and strolling down the aisles of racks, perusing the thousands of albums that were available, many of which we are watching KZbinrs react to today. There was a huge amount of choice and in those days, album cover art was a legitimate art form. Here’s another example from my youth: I was a Bowie fan from the early 70’s, bought most of his albums and wouldn’t touch “Hunky Dory” with a 10 foot pole. I couldn’t stand the cover and I was familiar with Mott the Hoople’s cover of “All the Young Dudes” and I just didn’t like that song. Still don’t. And to this day, I haven’t bought or listened to that album even though some critics consider it one of Bowie’s best. There is not a single recording artist whose work I feel compelled to own all of, because there’s not a single recording artist whose entire catalogue appeals to me. I was spending my hard-earned babysitting money and vinyl albums take up space. I made considered choices, few of which I regret, and if it had taken decades for me to discover some of what was available then, well, perhaps we’re led to things when we’re ready for them. And as for judging by covers, in those days Hipgnosis did the state of the art dust jacket art and beside those albums, “Thick as a Brick” was dowdy and pedestrian. I have no regrets, so don’t be so quick to judge.

[@ericoscarguitar2316]

Jethro Tull! Ah, fantastic. One of the biggest things for me ever. Thank you Warren for this!

[@JohnBrooking4]

Great analysis of the meaning of the song Aqualung. I’ve long thought of it along those lines too, both the lyrics and the way the music reflects them.

[@peterdoughty2015]

Very fine overview, sir! Anyone who grooves on Aqualung would do well to give close and repeated listenings to Stormwatch and Broadsword and the Beast. Paying attention to musical evolutions of both Anderson and Barre is fascinating. I’m glancing over at the LP cover of Stormwatch as I hit the comment button.

[@1rwjwith]

Wore out the vinyl copy of this album when it came out , great songs, great musicianship and it still holds up! Thanks.

[@mightyV444]

Martin Barré, inventor of Barré chords 🤪 And I had auditioned for a band called 'Cross Eyed Mary' ten years ago - who then turned out to be all teenage girls! 😄 And 'Locomotive Breath' was in the repertoire of the first proper band I'd joined as a drummer in '86; Our singer later became the head of Tull's German fan club 🙂

[@davidallenhammond2777]

Thanks Warren, one of my favorite albums and very influential to me.

[@devilsslave1970]

Imagine not waving back at Jimmy page who's taking a break from recording led zeppelin IV because you're in the middle of recording a guitar solo for aqualung

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I hear you! What an incredibly unique and powerful experience!!

[@JohnBrooking4]

He did the right thing. 🙂

[@Frank-pb2rh]

Brilliant documentary piece ,Aqaulung has always been my top 5 albums of all time it's amazing I know all the words to every song,it goes deep into my soul ,!!!it has effected my whole life journey and I am a hard rock singer 64 years old surfer from Maui Hawaii,well done !!!!

[@wbertie2604]

I've also read that Page was also cheering Barre along, willing him to nail the solo. It's nice to think that there was such a generosity of spirit.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Amazing to hear!

[@edwhite7475]

Now see i read that Page was intentionally messing with him,or as they say-'Taking the piss' out of him. Either way, Barre NAILED it, and thats what matters most.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@edwhite7475 I wasn't;t there, none of us were so who knows?

[@edwhite7475]

@@Producelikeapro i didnt SAY i was there...i read it in a book or magazine. You werent even BORN yet probably.

[@wbertie2604]

Interpretations may vary, especially after retelling over fifty years. Even Page might not remember now. If he follows the channel maybe he will drop by and put us right.

[@JanisKlinnert]

Thank you for this great documentary on this masterpiece!! I learned a ton of things I didn’t know about the album! Sweet artist edition in the back by the way! ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@malcolmharris5277]

Well done, Warren - as always, tremendously well put together, researched and presented. Great job.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@MarcBecker_Music]

Great band and such an amazing Album. I had the chance to see them live on their 25th Anniversary tour in Cologne back in 1993. An unforgettable experience. Thank you for featuring this album, Warren.

[@hunterthompson2206]

It's not just a rumor - Tony Iommi was actually briefly the guitarist in Jethro Tull before returning to Sabbath. You can see him playing a white Stratocaster (and somewhat hidden beneath a large hat, if I recall) during Tull's appearance in the Rolling Stones "Rock and Roll Circus" film.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! He was miming the guitar part in the movie. FYI Tony is one of my major influences! Huge fan

[@dougtull4594]

He actually played with Tull for a "Song For Jeffery" in the Rolling Stones' "Rock N' Roll Circus" film shot in 1968.