FIRST TIME HEARING Jethro Tull- "Locomotive Breath" (Reaction)

FIRST TIME HEARING Jethro Tull- "Locomotive Breath" (Reaction) | A super cool, unique rock/flute journey on a train to doom...
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[@crazyfingers19]

This is a band of outrageously great musicians. Once you get further into their catalogue (and you should), you’ll appreciate the composition and performance excellence.

[@retroreactions....]

I plan to! Thanks so much.

[@webby052]

Now that you're on board the Tull train, please do not jump off. There is so much ahead to explore. There is no comparison to JT. A totally unique band headed by one of the most cerebral artists in rock history. Ian Anderson is a true genius.

[@retroreactions....]

Nobody ever told me till today haha... As long as they aren't heavy metal (which they clearly aren't), I'm on board this train for the long ride...🙂 Thanks so much for watching!

[@rpmfla]

@@retroreactions.... Tull ranges from Blues to Rock to Folk to Electronic, and it is all what I'd consider Progressive since they creatively expand on each genre in new and exciting ways.

[@retroreactions....]

WOW

[@davidrauh8118]

JT is a great live band. You should be reacting to their live performances. Ian Anderson is such a showman.

[@retroreactions....]

Definitely will check some out!

[@ScottyKirk1]

The entire album is great. No bad songs on it. 👌 Which is true of most Tull albums in the 70s honestly. The Iron Maiden version of "Cross-eyed Mary" on that album is a great conglomeration of genres btw.

[@retroreactions....]

Nice, looks like I found a new rabbit hole! Thanks for watching!

[@rpmfla]

My least favorite song on the Aqualung album is actually the title track. Don't get me wrong, it is still a great song, but I just like all the others better.

[@johnkrauss3916]

His stage presence is just awesome, need to watch the live videos.

[@retroreactions....]

I'm quickly learning both those facts... 🙂 Thanks so much for watching!

[@corawheeler9355]

Any live performance of Thick As A Brick.

[@norahdenovan8658]

Oh my,it still amazes me that what we grew up with& know so well, is being listened to for the 1st time by others. I had this album along with so many& this is an utter gem, I would dance in my bedroom with my friends, oh my 🤦‍♀️

[@retroreactions....]

It is strange and I totally get it. I feel the same when I watch other reactors. Ha, fun times!!

[@serenitynow818]

Now your talking. This is sublime. Enjoy

[@peggys1140]

Glad you found Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson & his flute were fabulous live. Great tune!

[@retroreactions....]

Me too! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MI4ME]

My first rock Concert, Nov. 10 1971, I was eleven! It was awesome!

[@retroreactions....]

11?! Your young mind was surely blown!

[@toddbarton7229]

You have to see them live to fully appreciate them. By them I mean Ian Anderson. Possibly the greatest front man of all time and a musical genius.He writes all the songs and the music and plays several instruments including the flute. Check out " My God" " Aqualung" "Cross Eyed Mary" "Bungle in the Jungle" all live. You can't go wrong with Tull

[@corawheeler9355]

It's hard to pick a favorite Tull song. Every song is my favorite until I play another.

[@retroreactions....]

That's me with Depeche Mode haha...

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Subtle changes, yet powerful impact, a Jethro Tull trademark. Ian Anderson can tell a tale/compose a song, and guitarist Martin Barre is a master craftsman. And yes, a flute. Jethro Tull is definitely prog, the early catalog is bluesy, and gets more prog as time goes by, with some folk rock mixed in too More Tull genius: My God Minstrel In The Gallery Hunting Girl Teacher Two concept albums too, the whole album being one song: " Thick As a Brick " and " A Passion Play "

[@retroreactions....]

Love the combo of prog, blues and folk in this band! Thanks for the info and for watching!

[@MisterWondrous]

Ian is a genius; a sort of medieval British Frank Zappa, whose every action and sound he imbues with that genius. Do the whole of "Thick as a Brick" since it is essential listening anyway. Plus you'll enjoy the hell out of it.

[@retroreactions....]

Medieval Zappa, love that description! For Thick, the whole album is just 1 song basically it seems....

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks for watching!

[@MisterWondrous]

@@retroreactions.... Si. A longy. Concept album. He came down from the upper class to share it with us.

[@retroreactions....]

Wow that's gonna be a longggggg reaction haha..

[@goytabr]

@@retroreactions...., yes, but what a song it is! I wouldn't trim a second from it. That's exactly why I don't like the live versions of "Thick as a Brick", which are necessarily very much abridged. They feel frustrating! And I can sing along almost the entire length --- and the lyrics are long and complex.

[@walterfechter8080]

I've always liked the bluesy piano and guitar at the intro to "Locomotive Breath." JT's early works are definitely worth checking out, if you haven't done-so already. Some of Jethro Tull's early work that I really dig is the alternating ethereal/haunting/rampaging "With You There to Help Me," "Cry You a Song," "Bouree," and the gorgeous and romantic, "Reasons for Waiting." Many thanks, Retro Reactions!

[@shelleyparsons5735]

My very first concert. I was 15 & my friends & I had a wild night. Before, during & after what was a FANTASTIC concert.

[@retroreactions....]

EPIC!

[@erikahlander3489]

Before Aqualung was released Bouree (a J S Bach cover) was sort of hit. The early, more blues-like albums are nice, but Aqualung (which made them great) was followed by a number of really great albums. I listened to them over and over. However, since Spring 78 the two albums "Songs from the wood" and "Heavy horses" are the two I most often return to!

[@retroreactions....]

Yes, I hear they have several different styles. Definitely curious to see where else they went...thanks for watching!

[@garysexton8840]

Check out the live performance from 1977 on KZbin-there’s several to view so look at each one and you’ll see how consistently they perform all of their songs that sound like the studio versions! And the best part is watching Ian perform. He is pure energy and perfect in many ways- musicianship, singing, and the way he talks to his audience. I will await your review to any of these shows

[@lawrencesmith6536]

Two early albums that kknock me out are "Stand Up", and "Benefit". Benefit is still in my top 5 rock albums ever

[@retroreactions....]

Cool. You have a favorite off of Benefit?

[@cocoboobenstein]

You are still picking some awesome songs to react to. Loving it!!

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks! I'm excited for all the new artists coming this week to the channel. Adored the song coming later today too!

[@sagitt1856]

Beautiful piano (classical concerto opening --> jazz/blues intro --> psychedelic fuzz grinder guitar) start and what a flute solo by Ian Anderson!!! This composition has been covered many times by other groups, such as STYX. I couldn't guarantee it but I think Trevor Rabin and his band RABBITT did a version of it too. There was even a disco adaptation... and I still remember it today, it was so pathetic. Thanks.

[@retroreactions....]

LOL, I wanna hear the disco version! Wow even Styx covered it, that would sound great!

[@louissonier840]

Aqualung! The whole album is wondrous. Considered a progressive contemporary of Yes Pink Floyd and all, but like all the top tier absolutely unique. You hit it with prog rock, proto metal [not started yet in ''71] and all the others you said

[@retroreactions....]

So curious to see what other sounds they have! Thanks so much for stopping by today Louis!

[@roybarbara4756]

Listen to "My God" for his incredible flute playing. The most unique band in history

[@larrygranat4456]

Love JT great song

[@retroreactions....]

Yes! Thanks for tuning in.

[@markhuber5981]

Glad you enjoyed Tull. You could dive headlong into 40 minute epics like "Thick as a Brick" or "A Passion Play", but I would suggest you ease in with any other song from "Aqualung" or perhaps better yet my favorite "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day" from the "War Child" album. Also try "Minstrel in the Gallery" from the album of the same name.

[@retroreactions....]

For sure. Thanks for the guidance Mark!

[@kevinhouse1015]

You would enjoy watching this live.

[@retroreactions....]

No doubt, must put that on my to do list, thanks Kevin!

[@reverts3031]

Living In The Past, Bungle In The Jungle, Aqualung

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks Rosalie for the suggestions and for watching!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

A lot of reactors start with the live version, and you lose that quiet, bluesy intro; for a first listen I definitely think the album version is best. The album version definitely could stand to be another five minutes long though. It's so good you don't want it to end. Good call on the classical feeling -- you might want to try their Bourée which is based on a Bach number.

[@retroreactions....]

Yes, glad I heard the studio version first. What a unique sound....thanks 4 watching!

[@jonathansmith3742]

Thick as a Brick. The album is one song, 40+ min. Story telling at its finest.

[@retroreactions....]

Yea, insane! That'll be an experience when I get to it!

[@saytamaner]

Welcome to the amazing world of Jethro Tull. There are sooo many things that you'll discover. Enjoy!

[@retroreactions....]

Thank you! Sounds like it's quite the ride..

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Aqualung is easily one of Rock's important milestones.

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks for watching!

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

:) wonderful! An extended live version is the ('72?) Madison Square recording, with Ian Anderson "gloriously unhinged" - really, this band is a group of wandering minstrels captured by pirates - and it shows. Great entertainment, fun to watch live! Lots of notable works. For me, the straight-up best for musicality, style, simple + brilliant acapella, whole-musicians deal is the album "Songs from the Wood"; the lead track (same name) is so good, full of genuine heart.

[@retroreactions....]

Haha, they sound amazingly crazy live! Thanks for the suggestion

[@richardblain4783]

4:18 The metaphorical train is a runaway train, not under the singer’s control at all.

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertcartier5088]

Good stuff, glad you enjoyed it! This rabbit hole has lots to offer... I'd start with these well known hits, "Aqualung" and "Cross-Eyed Mary", from the same 1971 album. And since the second very briefly refers to the first, it would be somewhat advantageous to do them in order, if you happen to care about that kinda thing. Cheers! ;-]

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks Robert!

[@richardthresh3587]

For me, Jethro Tull is one of those bands where the definitive version of many of their best songs are the live recordings. For example, the live album 'Bursting Out' has a magnificent version of 'Locomotive Breath' as well as a number of other Tull classics such as: One Brown Mouse A New Day Yesterday Songs from the Wood Thick as a Brick Hunting Girl Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die Cross-Eyed Mary, and Aqualung. Ian Anderson (vocals/flute/acoustic guitar) is a superb showman, and his enthusiastic performances are a little lost on the band's studio releases (but shine through on many live recordings)

[@retroreactions....]

Hello. Thanks for the info. Is there 1 tour that stands above all the rest?

[@richardthresh3587]

@retroreactions.... I have a preference for the tour that took place to promote the 'Heavy Horses' album in '78-'79, but I didn't get to see them play live until the '90s. Looking back at their albums now, I find I mostly lost interest in the band's output in the mid-80s ... but my focus at that time was elsewhere (mortgage/family/career/marriage etc) and, for a few years, I stopped listening to much music at all. The live album 'Bursting Out' has been said to have been subject to significant overdubs in post-production editing and, whilst I have not seen anything conclusive about the extent of the 'tweaking' of the recording, it doesn't really detract from the entertainment value.

[@retroreactions....]

Got it, thanks Richard!

[@goytabr]

At last! Jethro Tull was the only band from the first tier of monster prog bands that was still missing from this channel (and the only one I've had the privilege of seeing live, though I've also seen a Rick Wakeman solo concert that maybe counts as a partial Yes). They were BIG back in the day, and they were also GREAT. "Locomotive Breath" isn't one of their most famous tracks, but it's fairly representative of what could be called a "typical" Jethro Tulll song, in that in its short duration it showcases everything that makes Jethro Tull be Jethro Tull: the changing rhythms, the influence from multiple genres from classical to English and Scottish folk to hard rock, their extraordinary musicianship, and of course, Ian's unique vocals and trademark flute (which he often plays standing on one leg, so much that his silhouette doing so is almost a Jethro Tull logo). Yet at the same time it's hard to define an "average" or "typical" Jethro Tull song, because they have an ENORMOUS variation of sounds, rhythms, moods, and atmospheres --- even within the same album and song. Ian Anderson is a raw force of nature, he's never at ease, never settles with anything, he always explores new directions, but always keeping his essence, which is hard to define but easily recognizable. And his flute... I've seen reactions of several classically trained flutists who were shocked with his playing, both in the sense that being self-taught, he breaks a lot of rules they learn, yet he manages to do extremely difficult forms of playing that they take many years to learn (and often fail). Ian is a genius in more than one way. Jethro Tull is never banal, you can't go wrong with them. Their most popular record by far is "Aqualung", and it's indeed a masterpiece, but I have three personal favorite records and "Aqualung" is not one of them. The first is "Stand Up" (you should see the original cover with a paper cutout of a caricature of the band that rose to, well, appropriately, "stand up" when you opened the cover --- some luxury CD editions have that, too), which is brilliant from the first to the last second and contains the classic (again, in more than one way) "Bourée", among many other gems. However, "Stand Up" is from 1969, so out of your range. Still, you have the pretext of seeing one of the many later live performances of its songs, especially "Bourée", in which Ian often makes long and jaw-dropping flute improvisations. And like many have already commented, his stage presence and charisma are absolutely incredible (something that I could see for myself live ---- you only have eyes for him!). The other two of my favorites are "Thick as a Brick", a monument of a record that I'm sure will hit all the right spots with you, and "Songs from the Wood", their 1978 album with a Pagan/Wiccan overall theme that is heavy on folk and an absolute delight to listen from start to finish. But like I said, you can't go wrong with them. They're a DEEP rabbit hole! The concert I attended started with Ian entering the stage on a wheelchair (but already making his antics), complete with saline bottle and a nurse pushing it. Then he rose up abruptly from the chair, a curtain rose revealing the other members, and they started playing one of their most popular songs, "Too Old to Rock and Roll, Too Young to Die". During the decline of prog, Ian and the band were heavily derided as old and obsolete, so they made this song as a classy response. Of course, the entire concert was amazing, but what really made the audience roar was the classic and unmistakable six guitar notes that start the "Aqualung" title song. Those six notes were enough to cause a raging reaction.

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks for the Jethro insight. Yes, many voting for "Thick". Songs from the Wood is such an evocative title in my head...hope it lives up to what I'm imagining. 6 notes huh? Guess I will find out someday... ☺

[@goytabr]

@@retroreactions...., "Songs from the Wood" delivers exactly what the title promises. You feel like you're in a forest clearing somewhere in England having a great time partying with druids, fairies and goblins in twilight lit by fireflies --- without any hint of solemnity, "merry" is the word that best describes this album. "Galliards and lute songs served with chilling ale", as Ian sings in the title track (it, "Jack-in-the-Green" --- the cutest thing ever, "Ring Out Solstice Bells", and "Cup of Wonder" are my favorite tracks). This album uplifts me like few do. I absolutely love it, love it, love it!

[@retroreactions....]

Dang, great way to make me wanna listen to it right now! Sounds like that one deserves a full album listen for sure!

[@goytabr]

@@retroreactions...., yes. I nearly always listen to the full album at once. It's not that it's a sequence like several Pink Floyd albums, you can certainly enjoy any of the tracks alone on its own, but "Songs from the Wood" is so cohesive, so consistent in every respect that you WANT the full experience all at once. "Aqualung", for example, doesn't offer you that --- it's a very heterogeneous album. It has several brilliant tracks, but they don't "talk" much to each other. Plus, it's overall a very dark and pessimistic album, the complete polar opposite of the joyful celebration of "Songs from the Wood". This, of course, only shows how versatile Jethro Tull is. You have no idea of the WEALTH of sounds, moods, and styles they can do.

[@retroreactions....]

Yup, I don't...hope to learn slowly though...

[@dickwilliam3793]

aqualung was a popular album back in the day, every song a gem... ''My God'' was always the stand out track for me though.

[@retroreactions....]

Great, adding your vote. Thanks for tuning in!

[@rk41gator]

Their live concerts are a real trip! Ian has a unique voice and also plays a mean flute! And once again, nailed the backdrop.

[@retroreactions....]

I watched 1 live of this one and yes the energy was through the roof! Thanks, you know I couldn't settle for some average train photo in daylight, which there were tons of!

[@markdrechsler5660]

Deep rabbit hole.

[@retroreactions....]

⚫ 🐇

[@retroreactions....]

Can't wait to discover more Mark!

[@coachhannah2403]

I highly recommend, with JT, you first listen to the studio as-written version.

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks!

[@dboss7239]

The Jethro Tull rabbit hole! Ian Anderson is a modern day musical and lyrical genius. Akin to having a Beethoven or a Mozart. He plays a dozen instruments as well as singing, very well I might add. And he is an incredible showman on stage too. He leans towards a lot of folk tunes, some Baroque and "ye olde tyme minstrel" sort of vibe, mixed in with jazz, blues, and even classical vibes, topped off with some rather heavy ish metal sounds too. For the showman aspect watch this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4i2pp-bo7SImJI (Jethro Tull - My God (Nothing Is Easy - Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970)) this song is off the same album as Locomotive Breath, but this wild live performance is something else entirely... Then he can write delicate and moving with a love song like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWHZeniFrJqZotE (Jethro Tull - Wond'ring Aloud Live At Capital Centre, Landover 1977) Or this one where he spends the first 40 seconds making a cup of tea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWananuQrr58bMk (Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day (2002 Remaster)) He/they generated a hit album once a year for a decade and he still makes music even today! But one masterpiece you should listen to, is the Album "Thick as a Brick". He was pissed that the critics said Aqualung (the album Locomotive Breath is from) was a "concept album" when it wasn't. So he said "I will show the mother of all concept albums" and over a span of a month or two, wrote and recorded Thick as a Brick. Which is a parody of the concept album, sort in a Monty Python way... But the music and lyrics blow all the concept albums of the time out of the water. But it is one 43 minute piece, akin to a progressive rock symphony, with various movements that transition into the next one: (Thick as a Brick is a British term akin to comparing someone's intelligence to a bag of hammers) kzbin.info/www/bejne/opW7laGQqbmKppo (Thick as a Brick (Pt. 1) (1997 Remaster)) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYW6gqluh9h8bNU (Thick as a Brick (Pt. 2) (1997 Remaster))

[@Musiquesaecouter]

Hey Brandon, if you like Genesis you will like Jethro Tull like me. More bluesy rock melted with premium Progressive music art as well as classical roots, it is clearly another captivating creative rabbit hole full of surprises and also a vast discography to listen to. In the early days you will discover some great Progressive songs (thinking about Thick as a brick) a concept album from 1972. However I discovered that band much later in the 80' through an album called "Broadsword and the beast" much keyboards heavier, still with that folk flair typical from JT, still among my favorites. Particularly, I suggest you to listen to "Flying Colors" and "Seal driver" you will love it! But truly, most of their work can be recommend, it is a journey. Best!

[@retroreactions....]

I trust ya!

[@Rassskle]

The live versions are a very different arrangement ....... any live performance from 1971 to early 1980’s should amaze you. My God is a standout live as well as Locomotive Breath. Also the shortened version of Thick as a Brick.

[@retroreactions....]

Thanks!

[@thedocofrock1890]

yes you were wrong ! they were a mix of hard rock , metal and prog to the nth degree ! nothing like tull before or since. saw them 3 times between '71 and '75 and those were 3 of THE best live concerts i've ever been to. by the way did you give LOVEBITES a listen ? and 1 month ago the lead guitarist from tull - martin barre - was at one of our local venues here in the western mass. berkshires. the worthington golf club - he and his band were set up on the 9th green and the seating was on the fairway. he did a bunch of old tull tunes and at 76 years old is still the shredder he used to be. awsome summer nite music

[@retroreactions....]

Lovebites as in a song or a band? Wow, concert on a golf course?...never heard of that and it sounds EPIC for sure!

[@thedocofrock1890]

@@retroreactions.... yeah - LOVEBITES - a japanese all female metal band i had suggested for you to check out a couple of weeks ago. they are a current band so they won't make it on your retro channel - but just to listen to. best girl group to ever exist and they sing in english. look for the live song 'holy war' from zepp diver city in tokyo in 2020. invest 5 minutes of your time to be blown away. 60 songs in 6 years - ALL epic by the beautiful queens of metal

[@retroreactions....]

Ah yes, I do remember watching one of their performances after we chatted. Watching again now. So unusual (for me personally) to watch a metal band to start with, then add the fact that they are all female, all Asian and performing in current times. Their talent and sound is clearly off the charts! Of course they make it look effortless, especially during those guitar solos!

[@thedocofrock1890]

@@retroreactions.... my favorite band in a very long time. the talent is off the charts. guitarists miyako and midori are now in the legendary duos of all time. drummer haruna who is 4 ft. 9 in. tall gives electronic drum machines nervous breakdowns and vocalist asami has one of the sickest ranges out there. 60 songs in 6 years all self written. the dark haired guitarist miyako is a 33 year old piano prodigy starting at age 3 which she shows off in some songs and then decided to pick up a guitar at age 18. and she is the main composer of the band . a genius. and they look so damn good doing what they do !

[@stever7732]

A great track off the album but you really should have done the live version - one of the all-time classic live performances.

[@retroreactions....]

I did watch the live on my own after to see Ian's amazing talent. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Manni59]

Another important band from the late 60's. Nice that it is now in your catalogue. The title track of the album "Aqualung" and "My God" are further highlights. Ian Anderson is a dervish on the flute. His flute playing was absolutely revolutionary. Its intonation made the instrument a real lead instrument for rock music. It's a pity that you can hardly feature my absolute favorite band on your channel. King Crimson. You can say they are the real inventors of Prog/Experimental Rock. Far, far ahead of their time. But Robert Fripp, the band's mastermind, continues to suppress the dissemination of his music on the Internet. I think the debut album from 1969 "In The Court Of The Crimson King" is an exception and available. If you get access to it... it would be nice. You'll be blown away by "Schizoid Man", you'll love "I Talk To The Wind" and "Monnchild". "Epitaph" will amaze you, "The Dream And The Illusion" will leave you perplexed and the last song of the album "The Court Of The Crimson King" will make you maybe a fan finally.

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Robert Fripp's minions take down reaction videos, sadly

[@retroreactions....]

That's why I'm very leary to add them here on KZbin... 😔

[@retroreactions....]

Maybe I can feature KC on Patreon when I get it going...I worry about blocks and strikes here, as many have warned...

[@reneelyons6836]

🚂🌬♥🎶🎶I seen you get stank face induced at the beginning.🎼🎹🎤🎸

[@retroreactions....]

😝😝😝😝😝😝

[@reneelyons6836]

LOL hahahahahaha🤘😆🤘

[@retroreactions....]

Good day, Miss E-Mohjee 😊

[@reneelyons6836]

And a Terrific Tull Tuesday to you my music guru.😃

[@reneelyons6836]

LOL hahaha 🤣 🧏‍♂🐆 hee hee

[@coachhannah2403]

Jethro Tull is prog-blues.

[@retroreactions....]

That's a genre I'm here for!

[@robertpearson8798]

Ian Anderson sounds like…….Ian Anderson. Enough said.

[@darylabbott2032]

Watch 70s concerts My God live version. Cross Eyed Mary.

[@2ndMostEndangeredGender]

I think Ian was the 1st trans-ish to come out. ...nobody cared then, or now.

[@eddiecriglington400]

Love this track from ‘Aqualung’. I saw Jethro Tull live in the very early 70’s, at my hometown venue. Amazing. Ian Anderson, the master of the Flute. Favourite Album is ‘Thick as a Brick’. (1972). A Masterpiece. Still have my Vinyl Album from then. And the double Compilation Album, ‘Living In The Past’. From the same year. This also features‘Locomotive Breath’. ‘Life’s a Long Song’, is a particular favourite Tull song of mine. 🎶❤️🎶

[@retroreactions....]

Hey Eddie! Thanks for being first today! 🥇 Glad you love JT. Thanks for watching and for the suggestions!

[@rpmfla]

I really relate to you comment! Those are definitely two of my top Tull albums also...and I saw them in the late 70s. Check out this archival footage of their very early recording of Living in the Past kzbin.info/www/bejne/j56zqIyefb2SoLs

[@eddiecriglington400]

@@rpmfla Thank you. Great video. Great memories. 🎶❤️🎶

[@retroreactions....]

A super cool, unique rock/flute journey on a train to doom... Thanks for watchin! 🚂 🥰

[@corchem]

You will like many songs my Jethro Tull. One interesting thing about Ian Anderson and perhaps all of the band, is that they die NOT do drugs, a very straight lace band during a time of a lot of indulgence...

[@miguelbravo2066]

Now you need to do the "Aqualung" reaction, the song that gives name to the album, later you can go to "Thick as a brick", or "Teacher". There are lots and lots of songs by Jethro Tull to react to.

[@retroreactions....]

@@corchem Thanks!

[@retroreactions....]

@@miguelbravo2066 Hi...Will add your vote for Aqualung!

[@drmagic60]

Well Brandon, you again opened up another huge rabbit hole. 🐇🐇 I’ve been listening to Jethro Tull for easily over 40 years. They’ve got quite the discography! One of my favorite albums, although not the best received, is “The Broadsword and the Beast”. It’s got a lot of “medieval” elements and also a folk style feel. A couple of great tracks from it are “Broadsword” and “Pussywillow”. I hope you get a chance to try this album out.

[@retroreactions....]

I'm highly considering changing my channel name to "Bunny Time"....🤣🤣 Medieval folk sounds great! Adding the 2 songs to the list naturally....thank you

[@Musiquesaecouter]

Love this album too, well it's already heading 80' but keeps the best of the seventies Jethro Tull, with a lot of vintage Synth coloring (Keyboards by the excellent Peter John Vettese) like it was explored in 1982. Check it out!

[@rpmfla]

Happy to see you finally reacting to my all time favorite group. They are up there with Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Supertramp, and King Crimson, producing some of the greatest progressive music in the 70s. I saw them live during their Bursting Out tour and consider it a high point in my life. While they are great live due to Ian Anderson's very theatrical stage presence, I tend to listen to studio versions before the live versions (but that is just my preference). I generally prefer long form music over short tunes, though Tull has produced many shorter tracks that I absolutely love. I consider "My God" to be one of the best songs, but my favorite albums are their 2 "theme" albums, Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play, which are both basically one long song. Anyway, welcome aboard the Tull Train!

[@retroreactions....]

Nice!!! Great that you got to see them in person... I prefer studio first 99% of the time... Tull Train, love it!! Thanks for watching

[@soultrampamplification8425]

I saw Tull in concert circa '72 when they were touring "Aqualung" and "This As A Brick". Greatest concert I've ever seen! The Hammond screaming through Leslie cabs was mind numbing! You can't imagine the energy at a Tull concert. I was so blessed to come of age during the late 60's - early 70's. The golden age of hotrods and rock n' roll.

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EPIC! Yea I'd love to go back to one of those concerts just to watch the CROWD haha!

[@doplinger1]

✅. Dave approved! I’d love to see you take something from the album “Too Old to Rock n’ Roll, Too Young to Die”, my favorite Tull album. A slightly different concept from most of his albums, great from start to finish!

[@MrHisperia2001]

JT is tremendous band had a chance to see them live in their prime 💫❤️☝️ thanks for the reaction to a Great tune bro ☝️

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So cool you saw their brilliance live! You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@TheCornishCockney]

Aqualung next and yes,they are primarily a prog rock band of superior quality with English mediaeval overtones on many of their tracks.

[@williamosborne6866]

Ian Anderson is a multi-instrument troubadour - he doesn't just sing his songs...he performs them. The closest I can come to a genre for them is rock/blues/progressive/fusion, with an overall medieval bent towards storytelling. His lyrics can be confusing, but are cutting and emotional. You absolutely MUST experience Jethro Tull live to get the effect. Here are two to start with: Aqualung: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGm9i2uHo7p5jK8 Thick As A Brick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXSzopaQfLGmo7c

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Very intrigued by this guy already, based on the comments here. Thanks for your descriptions and links!

[@TheCornishCockney]

Record Co. Exec: you can’t play a flute in a rock band! Ian Anderson: Hold my beer.

[@garysexton8840]

Just listen to the whole catalog from the beginning and you’ll see that no two albums are alike and are great in the music you will hear

[@alanfoster6589]

Amazing live performance of this song...oops.

[@michaelyork4554]

I was a teenager when this came out, and always thought it was about jealousy, but Ian Andersons says the song is about "Overpopulation" which is usually a topic for the Elites. Your analysis seems equally fitting, but progressive lyrics are often cryptic.

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Yes, still trying to figure out how the lyrics are discussing overpopulation and capitalism. I got something totally different from them... Thanks for watching Michael!

[@anthonyblakely399]

Love Jethro Tull....had the privilege in seeing this group in concert at the LA Coliseum.....Great Great concert!!!! Remember Jethro Tull are pioneers of Baroque/Medieval Progressive Rock where all their fans dress up like the Renaissance period when they go to their concerts.

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Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@mark-nm4tc]

Was lucky enough to see them live in the 90's, awesome band with totally unique sound - progressive folk rock mixed with blues and the frontman, Ian Anderson puts in a high-energy full on theatrical performance. One of the true great frontmen of all time and great flautist to boot. Songs from the Wood album is a perennial favourite along with the track Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day, a rich, multi layered number with fabulous lyrics and which starts in a truly odd way....its up on YT somewhere, treat yourself:). Living In the Past was probably their biggest chart hit.

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Thanks for watching and for the 2 suggestions!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Ian was a real bard…a great storyteller. Much of his music is imbued with British folk music and even Renaissance music vibe. An example would be one of my favorites by Tull..,Skating Away. I was never a huge fan..,,had only one of their albums…but respect them allot. According to Ian..,he was at art college and decided that flute would be a really different instrument to introduce to rock.,so he picked one up and taught himself to play in a few months. I could be misremembering that factoid….if anyone else has a better source.

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Love me some folk! I assume the one you're referring to is Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day?

[@grahamharley4895]

Another band described as 'prog'... You tell me??? A flute features on much of his work. They apparently toured in the UK with the early Eagles and played 'We used to know' (well worth a listen). Very sImilar in structure to Hotel California. Give it a go?

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He's so amazing on the flute, just watched him play live with PFM in more recent times....Listening to We Used to Know now, as it's outside my channel window. Wow, surprisingly close to Hotel C! Clearly an influence on Eagles.... Thanks

[@8ackbiter434]

Great review. Magnificent, unique song worthy of your rating. Arguably Tull's best ever.

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Thanks so much for watching!!

[@MyVeryHappyDay]

And you NEVER heard this before…amazing observations in the first break segment. Hahaha.

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Nope! Thanks so much for the compliment. I try hard to absorb as much as I can on first listen..

[@krisdoggett483]

Jethro Tull's one of my faves for sure. Glad you picked up on the bluesy feel. They startes out as a blues band and their first album really shows that side of them. But Anderson soon turned his harmonica in for a flut and they changed direction to more folky progressive music. Ian Anderson is an awesome songwriter and was a fantastic frontman in their live shows.

[@dominickferrari8368]

Try "Cross Eyed Mary " "Hymn 43" " My God" "Songs from the Wood " too many to list :)

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Thanks, will add your votes for those!

[@richb9232]

I am so glad you got around to Jethro Tull Brandon! And what a beautiful song you chose. This band is unique they will always surprise and delight. I just listened to Supertramp brother where you Bound after this very cool reaction and I am more convinced than ever that you will bloody well love it! Peace ✌️

[@kevinjekyll1521]

A great song from a great album, this was where I started my musical journey, and even now this album doesn't sound old. I think music like this ruined me for stuff from today. I was interested to see someones reaction to bands like this with new ears. I highly recommend My God from this album, thanks for the review, nice to see appreciation for music from the past... just because it isn't new doesn't mean it should be forgotten. I look forward to more reviews and your thoughts...

[@gregdickerson137]

You need to watch the live concert videos to get a true picture of Jethro Tull. They are as good in concert as on records.

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Thanks

[@willem-janageling3907]

The entire Aqualung album is great. Imho Thick as a Brick is even better!

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Must be pretty epic!

[@allengator1914]

It's an absolute must to listen to Jethro Tull's classic concept album "Thick As A Brick" in it's entirety.

[@kevinlese633]

I am so glad your first listen to this was the original studio version

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For sure...loved it! Thanks for watching.

[@scifimonkey3]

Ian Andersons self taught flute technique was a revelation in Rock music and has remained a USP for Jethro Tull to this day. There is a great live version of Locomotive breath on YT which if you are unfamiliar with the band would interesting for you as an introduction to see the amazing stage presence that Ian had and how visually entertaining they were alongside the brilliant musicianship.

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I gave in to curiosity and watched a live version from 1982. Which version were you referring to?

[@scifimonkey3]

@@retroreactions.... thats the best one. There are a couple of recent ones (yes they are still touring) but sadly Ians voice is shot and he cannot deliver what he used to.

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Got it, thanks!

[@drawyrral]

I saw them in 1974. Best show I ever saw.

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Nice!

[@andyshan]

Metaphorically this is all about cocaine additiction. "charlie stole the handle..." etc

[@coachhannah2403]

After 50+ years of listening, that is the first time hearing that interpretation!

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I can see that. Thanks Andy

[@yitzchakscott-thoennes]

awesome song even on its own, but I've always thought of this as just an introduction to Wind Up

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Interesting...so they go together. I think someone said that some of their albums are full concept or story albums?

[@yitzchakscott-thoennes]

@@retroreactions.... aqualung is a concept album, and probably best listened to in its entirety

[@ericrussell8463]

JETHRO TULL IS THEIR OWN GENRE LOL

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No arguing with that!! (and I've only heard 1)

[@gphill3954]

Trust me this is going to be a ride at least as rewarding as your Genesis journey. JT are a unique band that will enhance your appreciation of whatever genre you wish to put them in. I am so excited for you, so much quality on your horizon whether you react to live or studio. The 70s decade repertoire is quite outstanding.

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Wow, you definitely helped to get me hyped for them. Thanks

[@gphill3954]

@@retroreactions.... You know the people on here are passionate and genuine about their admiration of bands. You will not want to sit this one out. Reading their comments I can confirm that JT are worthy all of this love. The challenge is how to plough that furrow.

[@MollieC-uc1fk]

To fully appreciate Ian you have to watch him live. You won't regret it, ha ha...group is very good in concert. Got to see Jetho Tull in the mid 70s. A different look of Ian is the Father Christmas song he did with Greg Lake in 2011.

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Hello! Definitely will. Ooh, can't imagine what that collab sounds like. Will go find it now. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥Ian is genius!!

[@RMForbes505]

Tull is even better live, Ian's stage presence and energy is off the charts. Martin's guitar and the rest of the band's musical talent was among some of the best in the 70's progressive rock genre. Jethro Tull concerts were always very entertaining and fun to watch. Ian was a huge fan of Monte Python's sense of humor and it was often incorporated into their shows. I first saw them live in June of '72 during their Thick as a Brick tour and I've been a huge fan since.

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Wow, can't wait to see all that! Wow a 51 year fan, awesome! I'm a little late to the party haha....

[@coachhannah2403]

But they distort the originals too much to listen to without first knowing the as-written music. IMNSHO

[@RMForbes505]

@@coachhannah2403 - Much of 70's progressive rock was more about the show than anything else. I was aware of their music before seeing them in concert but it was that showmanship of their live concert that made me a huge fan. I never learned how to read music but I have seen a lot of live shows so maybe we just see things from very different points of view.

[@coachhannah2403]

@@RMForbes505 - True. I think their music is beautiful. I think their shows are spectacular. They do not bring all the beauty to their shows. They change the music more than many/most bands.

[@pmR32red]

👍

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Thanks so much for watching!

[@bradsense7431]

I was waiting for your expression when that flute came in ha ha. You may enjoy their flute based instrumental of Bourrée which is Jethro Tull’s adaptation of Johan Sebastian Bach song. A progressive radio program I listened to in the mid seventies ended each days program with that song. What memories.

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You know me well! 😁