First Time Hearing Jethro Tull - My God (Reaction!!)

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[@johnkellis8456]

The group is Jethro Tull. Lead is Ian Anderson!

[@lodey]

Armagedon - Owen Wilson :)

[@joy88867]

He’s the flutist!

[@stacy9345]

I named my first son Ian after Ian Anderson.

[@cliffwheeler7357]

@@joy88867 Apologies for my pedantry, but as a flute player myself, the correct spelling is Flautist.

[@williamdowding3343]

flautist. @@joy88867

[@mikeb3835]

This is a hell of an introduction to Jethro Tull. It's a great song, but kind of a deep cut.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

THIS man is he in for a ride...

[@christorkildson6472]

Kind of thrown in the deep in of the Tull-verse. I would have probably pointed him at more mass appeal songs such as Thick as a Brick or Aqualung. I'd like to see a video where he reacts to Jethro Tull's more mainstream stuff.

[@scromp]

Right why not just go whole hog and thick as a brick it

[@ronaldwerner3084]

Check out Thick As A brick!

[@kathleensmith3555]

Ian was the poet of my youth- many of his songs got me through my inner angst with his humor his observations of life and my need for someone who shares my sarcastic outlook on society’s misdeeds- all while standing on one foot and playing a flute like a boss

[@schizoidman7916]

Jethro Tull was born in 30 March 1674 and died 21 February 1741. He was an English agricultural pioneer from Berkshire who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution. He perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1700 that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe. The band was named after him.

[@fayteeann3644]

Correct!

[@davidcrowell3041]

This entire Album is great. You should also see him play flute live to appreciate the energy he puts into it.

[@user-dl2vc7sj2r]

Guitar by Martin Barre, one of the best guitarist, really underrated

[@georgelynch6139]

Agreed,

[@jjvermeer]

Totally agree. Why Ian felt he was dispensible is a mystery to me.

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

@@jjvermeer Anderson runs a tight ship. Always has. Jethro Tull is a company like any other.

[@jjvermeer]

@@user-fu9vj9ix3g I'm not disagreeing, but what did Barre do to get dismissed from the company?

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

@@jjvermeer He has an interview about it somewhere on KZbin. Sounded like it was a growing persoanl issue between them. Just a divorce after so many years...

[@myownchannel247]

Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull 🔥 Ian Anderson on acoustic guitar, flute and vocals

[@satori03]

Jethro Tull has always been my favorite group

[@NewBritainStation]

Actually, Ian played flute, acoustic acoustic and electric guitar, bass drum and hi-hat on the studio version of Locomotive Breath.

[@jimhancock8394]

The whole album Aqualung is amazing. One side is about the seedy underside of society and the other is a critique of organized religion. If you listen to the title track notice that the sound of the voice changing when it's Aqualung versus those judging him. The religion side was the first criticism of religion I had heard as a teen and it changed my views profoundly. All great tracks way ahead of their time and a very unique sound.

[@Xandrosi]

Excellent explanation.

[@cocogarcia1454]

Great comment! I think it must be Ian Anderson’s strongest concept album, certainly what he and his band are most famous for. It most definitely did not follow a trend… but it does rhyme with the context of the hard rock music of it’s time. For example, you can hear some Black Sabbath influence in the guitar. I’m with Polo in terms of frustration with the tendency of popular music to ride on commercial trends. Probably a tale as old as time.

[@mqtdoc1]

However to clarify your point about him talking about religion in the song, he was commenting on the Anglican Church. Many rock groups from that era, and from Great Britain, did.

[@mareenorth8790]

Agree. Tull were ver prog rock … one of the first bands to combine rock with classical music … but lyrically they were utterly brilliant. You just need to listen .. truly listen.. to what they are saying

[@jenniferthompson528]

Acid rock

[@rickhaigwood1079]

Locomotive Breath......Same album.....Go for it!! Another group I saw multiple times live back in the day!!

[@newmusicapp.-ff1or]

I saw them back in the early 80". Fantastic show.

[@HckrNeo1]

This is a wild way to be introduced to Jethro Tull lol. As others have said, definitely give Aqualung a listen. It's the title track for a reason and it's one of the few songs of theirs that broke into the mainstream.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

Did you know that My God was initially supposed to be the title of the album but they changed it in the end cause there was a bootleg around called My God

[@petephone9353]

But, but, it's not the title track. The title track for an album called Aqualung is called My God", really ?

[@Snakebite351]

The band was named after an 18th century agriculturalist. The live version of this is fantastic as you get to see what a stage presence Ian Anderson has and he really shows off his flute skills👍

[@vinnyganzano1930]

I've had the distinct pleasure of watching Jethro Till live several times and met the band a couple of times too. Brilliant band and lovely people.

[@Snakebite351]

@@vinnyganzano1930 never met them but was at the Aqualung and Songs from the Wood tour. Always a good time👍🏻

[@jazzybee2627]

I thought they it came from a luddite member or founder

[@bjwnashe5589]

Ian Anderson: creative genius, leader of Jethro Tull. Vocals, acoustic guitar, flute.

[@HeavyMetalBluegrass]

You pegged the medieval vibe right off the bat. I think Ian Anderson was a bard in life's past. They had many great songs but the whole Aqualung album is awesome.

[@satori03]

He was probably Nostradamus

[@pegt8920]

I recommend ‘Thick as a Brick”, it’s playful, and an easy way to start to appreciate the artistry of the flute by Ian Anderson in Jethro Tull🤓

[@cocogarcia1454]

Agreed!

[@davejavumorse0416]

Thick is one of my very faves, very underrated.

[@slawrence4162]

Keep pushin' my brother... Jethro Tull is music theater. If you saw it live, you'd be hooked. It's not cookie-cutter, sampling, shite. It was really intended for a certain time and space -- but if you can find a way into that space... Mind-blowing musicality and lyrics! MIND-BLOWING!!! Keep it up Polo, you're doing great!

[@X976V3T]

I THINK he is tiring of this gig and getting a little touchy ...like an old boomer

[@jimgillett1184]

Smoke some good Sour Diesel and close your eyes and listen lol just saying brother 😂

[@user-zp4lf3lv6x]

Stoner as my jock beer fueled friend called iluvedit in allstates of my mind😊😊😊😊 8:44 8:46

[@PhilJonesIII]

I'd never paid much attention to Jethro Tull until my girlfriend invited me to one of their concerts. I was NOT ready for that concert. Came away shell shocked.....and hooked. How that band stayed so tight amid that chaos amazes me to this day.

[@user-zp4lf3lv6x]

Stoner jams as the jocks said in HI school never was a jock im 65 an still enjoy JETHRO. AND I DONT MEAN THE BEVRLY HILLBILLIES IM 65 I WAS RAISED PROPER

[@Serai3]

The song is an indictment of the Church of England and its role in sanctioning and abetting many crimes throughout the centuries. Ian Anderson has been a critic of Christianity pretty much from the first, writing a number of sharp critiques. (Jethro Tull is the name of the band.) "Confessing to the endless sin, the endless whining sound." Ian really packs a punch. Ian's flute playing is completely self-taught. He never took a lesson, he just picked it up one day and figured it out. That's why his playing is so unconventional, his fingering so odd. He manipulates his breathing and vocalizes into the mouthpiece, producing hums and yips and grunts that make him sounds like some strange medieval forest spirit, playing his flute in the moonlight to entice the unwary soul.

[@GreggOliverBass]

He said in an interview that he chose the flute because "it was the only instrument that you could sleep in the gutter with"

[@lisarainbow9703]

The lyrics are brilliantly scathing and profound....

[@jimmayors2315]

There were plenty of guitar players out there, so he pick up the flute to be different ;-)

[@njWordsmith]

Well said serai3!

[@farrenrohana]

Interesting, I know Jethro Tull but I've never heard this and I thought I had heard everything! Lol! I'm into the weird political/spiritual stuff from back in the day but I'm not a huge fan of this one. Too dark and these days I'm all about the light! I probably would have liked it in my youth.

[@Nowhereman1055]

Ian Anderson is a genius!

[@williammuntzer7374]

Great reaction. Jethro Tull was an English agriculturalist, born in 1674. He is considered the father of modern day farming techniques. He invented a horse drawn screw device that planted seeds evenly. The band adopted this name as one of many personas because local club owners wanted to showcase many different bands, therefore, the band had to change its name to constantly get gigs. Their manager suggested the name because he had just read about him. People kept requesting that version of the band, so they eventually kept the name. This is a bit of a deep cut. Try Locomotive Breath, Songs from the Wood or Thick as a Brick. With Tull, live performance is always awesome. Enjoy.

[@scotthartman6088]

Spot on William! I would recommend the entire Songs From The Wood album.

[@newmusicapp.-ff1or]

You're spot on about the name changes, but I heard as soon as they got popular they (Ian) said lets keep this name. For it was his lucky charm. One of the best concerts I went to was Jethro Tull. the light show they gave out was iconic. I had a hard time keeping up with Ian, for he was all over the stage and the colored lights would hide him.

[@bobmessier5215]

This is Tull's masterpiece. The whole album changed my life and how I heard music.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

It’s kind of fun watching Polo’s mind explode 🤯

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

A matter of opinion. For me, it's either 'Stand Up' or 'Benefit'. Then again it could be countless others at any given time!

[@bobmessier5215]

@@Owlstretchingtime78 For me, it was more than that. The Aqualung album shook my spiritual beliefs to its core. Tull's Songs from the Wood album, enchanted those beliefs further. Stand Up and Benefit are fine albums and I've heard every album by this band and there are, at least 50. Outside of The Beatles, Aqualung influenced me the most.

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

@bobmessier5215 I can't argue with that! ;-)

[@satori03]

heard this when I was 14 or 15 and was hooked

[@joanlajara3939]

You will never hear anyone play flute like this ever!! And he sings lead vocals but the way he is a front man!! Crazy, gotta see them play live!!!

[@axolotl8694]

"I didn't know a flute could sound badass." one of the all-time reaction quotes. :-)

[@sweetmandolynsurbanfarm7188]

Jethro Tull is so much more theatrical visually than just the music.

[@umpdaddy1]

The king of prog. Jethro Tull as a band and Ian Anderson as a front man, composer, and resident philosopher are amazing. Aqualung, the song, is a masterpiece. The Aqualung album is a must have for any serious collector. They have many, many songs worth listening to. I'd recommend a live version of this so that you can see what an energetic performer Ian Anderson is. He;s unique, to say the least.

[@billtaylor3382]

One of my all time favorite bands from the 70's Had all their albums

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

Had!! Why haven't you still got 'em?

[@winstonsmith8441]

Saw them back in the '70s. One of the best concert shows I've ever seen. Hit the other songs on this album, Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, etc. Amazing! You won't be disappointed. My God is not one of my favorites.

[@RiverRat1953]

I seen Tull in Frankfort Germany in 1972 when Ian was at the peak of his physical prime. He jumped from the top of the sound speaker columns from one to another. It blew my mind 😂 They played Thick As A Brick……….unbelievable!

[@davidsantor1760]

Hyme 43 ?

[@piccolina721]

I was a huge heavy rock fan as a teen in the 70's , then I heard these guys !!! WTF 😮 I had to get all their record albums ! 👈😅

[@danrieke9988]

I saw Jethro Tull live. Concert was, "Oh, no! Not another 20 years of Jethro Tull!" Was about 37 years ago. Amazing!

[@brovold72]

Me too! Poplar Creek amphitheater, somewhere in Chicagoland.

[@mickbacon8542]

They are still playing. I am going to see them in February that will be 57 years since they first formed.

[@Kim-J312]

Yep saw Jethro Tull in the 90s somewhere in Chicago. My mom was a concert Flautist in a orchestra. I grew up listening 🎶 tŕ o Tull to Mozart ❤dx

[@stacy9345]

I saw them at Baltimore Civic Center right before Aqualung came out. It was a great concert!

[@MrColpy]

Been a fan since1971, when I first heard the album Benefit. saw them in 2007 in concert in Rhode Island. Anderson's voice is unfortunately somewhat shot, but the concert was fantastic. That flute!

[@courtneywallace871]

Martin Barre is such an underrated guitarist.

[@georgelynch6139]

Agreed

[@davidleomorley889]

I saw him in the 1990s and he told the audience that night that this album was made when he was going through a regrettably angry part of his search for the divine.

[@GrimrDirge]

Much akin to Maynard. A pattern amongst prog composers.

[@samuelmregister]

I for one am thankful for his anger then.

[@DonReady5869]

You need to check out "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull - I watch a ton of your videos and you will absolutely love it.

[@drewcama2488]

Tull is a mix of progressive art rock like early Genesis and Yes and King Krimson mixed with Heavy Metal and the uniqueness of the flute and some kick ass lyrics. Throw in virtuoso riffs on electric guitar and thundering drum beats and fills and you got yourself a pioneering sound. One of a kind Rock and Roll.

[@colleenmcclurg2010]

I'm a big Tull fan, but this is a pretty heavy introduction to Jethro Tull. They're an awesome band, would love to see you do more on them. This is from a great album, btw. You will never hear anybody like Jethro Tull, they are unique!

[@secolerice]

Jethro Tull is my 2nd favorite band behind The Beatles. They are amazing! One of the reasons I took to them back in the day was the medieval sound of some of the songs or sections of songs. They play a variety of music and many lyrics are pure poetry. My God is one I my favorites and not one I have seen reacted to. Please continue to explore Jethro Tull!!

[@fractaljack210]

Thier live shows are fantastic. Amazing songs, virtuoso musicians, and a unique singer/songwriter.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Saw them in 1976 in Omaha Ne. Still the greatest concert I have ever seen.

[@cmiles97x38]

This is a crazy good band live. You to Ian's performance!

[@nataliekopp3393]

Best concert I've ever seen! He was amazing leaping around on stage playing his flute

[@markdrechsler5660]

JT is one of those bands that tends to evolve significantly from album to album. All of the 70’s albums are worthwhile listening.

[@samuelmregister]

Evolved, yes; progressively better, no.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

​@@samuelmregisterOpinions. Mine is that they got progressively better until Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play. Then they reached that level again with Minstrel in the Gallery and Songs From the Wood

[@samuelmregister]

@@samuelecallegari6117 right- everyone's got their specific Tull opinions. For me, I found the band almost totally unlistenable after TAAB...and I was their biggest fan. Go figure.

[@JasonLevine1178]

The quality dipped after the 70s but there are good 80s Tull albums. Crest of a Knave is actually pretty good if you don't compare it to their past stuff

[@andrewwelham8633]

Tull's instrumental of a J.S. Bach guitar piece called Bourée is simply amazing. Flute, guitar, bass, and drums.

[@lunaaddams4216]

Never judge a Baby Boomer by her music young man. ☮🌵

[@HarryGuit]

No, judge us boomers by our music and see: music has fallen back since the 70s. These were the golden times of music (in terms of creativity). Then came the golden times of music from the 80s onward (in terms of revenue).

[@butchgreen8639]

I'm at a loss for words regarding the Baby Boomer generalization.

[@stevecompton1867]

@@butchgreen8639I’m a baby boomer and I agree with the generalization. In general the music people listen to is the music they listened to in they’re teens and 20s. There are obviously exceptions. I’m one. I listen to a lot more current music than the music I listened to when I was young.

[@tommyyates1051]

You really need to check out one of their live performances to see the amazing theatrics of Ian Anderson with his singing and flute playing.

[@pilesovinyl]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Jethro Tull. If you take the album Aqualung and listen to it in its entirety you will hear the progressive rock of Ian Anderson (songwriter/vocalist/acoustic guitarist/flautist/saxophonist/etc.). He and his group have made about 20 albums over several decades and he was and still is a major artist worthy of your attention. Aside from this track, the title track Aqualung, Cross Eyed Mary, Locomotive Breath from this record and tracks like Minstrel In The Gallery, War Child, Bouree, Thick As A Brick (an album with one continuous track), too many more to mention.

[@ClearlyBlissful]

Another British band, I always think of Aqualung - one of their most popular songs. That rockin’ flute is one of their signature sounds. 😊

[@mustangdebbie56]

Except Aqualung is one of the few songs with no flute.

[@ClearlyBlissful]

@@mustangdebbie56 right. That’s why I said it’s one of their signature sounds. 😀

[@user-dl2vc7sj2r]

One of the best bands to see live

[@user-dl2vc7sj2r]

Try Locomotive Breath

[@leewafer6583]

So many great songs, if you do Aqualung, the song describes an old homeless man, first as society sees him in the first part, and the second part is as he really is.

[@jamessomers8808]

I think this is a pretty cool song to start with for Jethro Tull, but the singers name is Ian Anderson, and Jethro. Tull is the name of the group, which is the name of a medieval farming implement. I think it was some sort of plowing device. I could be wrong about that.

[@ericawirta9922]

My Dads favorite band!

[@valenfitzen]

Saw Jethro Tull in concert in Houston in the early 70's. Ian with his flute and his white tights! Love Jethro Tull. 68-year old female in Louisiana.

[@karen848]

This is such an underrated band. I love their ability to combine Old English music with today’s rock. Check out Skating Away On The Ice of a New Day, Aqualung, Crosseyed Mary, The Whistler, Jack in the Green , Songs From the Wood. I hope you an open your mind to enjoy and appreciate this group who is still not in the Rock and Roll Museum.

[@matchacl]

I love everything Jethro Tull has done. Their music has always been progressive. I really loved their arrangement of Bach's Bourrée in E minor. Although Locomotion Breath is by far my favorite song.

[@donnaconnell]

When I saw Jethro Tull in the '70's, Ian Anderson ran around on the stage while playing and often stood on one leg for a long time! He is incredible!

[@christyliebel9500]

Ian Anderson is still performing live stage shows....with his son. Jethro Tull needs to be seen, not just heard. Ian is a fabulous stage performer, a minstrel at heart. Definition of minstrel: 1. A medieval entertainer who traveled from place to place, especially to sing and recite poetry. 2. A lyric poet. 3. A musician First time I saw Jethro Tull was his Thick as a Brick tour. I had no idea...

[@kathyandjeffdailey3455]

My favorite Jethro Tull song is Locomotive Breath. I think you'd really appreciate that one. They have tons of great cuts though, explore n enjoy Polo!

[@samuelecallegari6117]

Damn this is like saying that your favourite Pink Floyd song is Wish You Were Here

[@beatlesarebest]

Jethro Tull are one of a kind. LOVE THEM!!!!!! Check out CROSS EYED MARY and BUNGLE IN THE JUNGLE!!!!!!!!! GREAT songs.

[@janegreen9340]

Jethro Tull was an agriculturalist who helped bring about the Agricultural Revolution in Britain in the 18th century. You have to see the band live - amazing. Enjoy!

[@elskid206]

This band is the master of taking you on a journey involving all sorts of tempos and solos and crescendos and lulls. It really is a journey. You should listen to Minstrel in the Gallery, both the song and the album. Amazing! Amazing journey!

[@angrylittlespider4593]

Jethro Tull is an amazing band! An acquired taste for sure...just genius prog rock. Listen to more, you might just get hooked! You're listening..that's a great start. God bless your open mind! I'm following your expedition into my own musical past and I'm lovin it! Peace always Polo!

[@donnanelson4862]

Loved them way back and love them now.

[@feleciabashor7893]

Pausing the play before I watch. Just wanted to let you know that Jethro Tull was amazing live. One of my favorite concerts from the 70's. Ian mesmerized the audience.

[@Michael-to6so]

There simply will not be a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Until Ian Anderson And Jethro Tull have been inducted!!

[@jamessomers8808]

I know you didn’t listen to much Beastie Boys, but the song Sure Shot is a flute driven sample. Love the flute, especially jazz flute, which is why I really love the way, Ian Anderson plays. He learned how to play the flute in one year and went on stage with it. He is an extremely accomplished guitar player as well.

[@Prone2Thrill]

learn something new everyday - didn't put that together and I'm a huge fan of both

[@tommonk7651]

Aqualung was one of the greatest albums of the 70s. I was a freshman in college in 1978. One of my buddies loved Tull so much that he would not play any other album in his room the entire year. LOL Martin Barre reminds me a lot of Yes's Steve Howe. And rock and roll flute.... Tull had one of the most unique sounds in rock music. Anderson's songwriting was obviously influenced by baroque and medieval music. Tull has a very interesting sound.... Give Tull a deeper listen. They have a lot of great music....

[@billwilson2025]

Another Tull beauty . You just have to enjoy the journey.

[@marinamartinez6886]

Being an British band Jethro Tull definitely has elements of their music past, some mystical and some minstrel. Also goes to show the wide range of music styles during this period. 👍👍👍

[@garysteinert8040]

First saw live in 77… 20 times since. This is a great band to go after. If this is your first Tull, spot on comments. When you do Thick as a Brick, please do the live at Madison Square Garden version if possible.

[@majones501]

While that concert may be the best live performance of Thick as a Brick, I always feel robbed by not hearing the complete masterpiece. I have not heard any version that comes near the beauty of the original on vinyl!

[@garysteinert8040]

@@majones501 I could not agree more. But for someone that has never seen Tull, he has to get see the show. Get hooked, then dive in. He needs to see Ian.

[@gerryrice4848]

A very deep song. Have grown to admire his religious perspective..

[@valerieannshort7109]

Back in high school in 1969 when Jethro Tull’s album Stand Up. I think most of us bought it for the cool album cover. But hey, look at what was inside! I saw them in person in 1973. Interestingly enough I saw a documentary about Ian Anderson who at the time of the documentary was raising salmon on the Isle of Skye, but has since sold off his fish hatcheries. Sometimes we discover people, groups, songs, paintings, cars, movies, whatever later in life. There is so much to learn on this planet and we weren’t born with that information in our heads. My motto: Just Keep Learning Until You Die. As an example, just this week I discovered Michael Buble and Matt Friend. So there’s my admission of not guilty your honor…still learning.

[@joyceharkin3641]

That was a trip down memory lane - funny how you can remember every word. Jethro Tull was so innovative and produced some great music.

[@69juggarnaut]

Literally one of my top five favorite albums of all time! From start to finish, this album is legendary!

[@andremartin5446]

My favourite band, and I always love it to see someone's reaction to their first time listening to Jethro Tull! Keep going, so much more to discover, even outside the Aqualung album

[@andremartin5446]

And also an intro for you to Progressive rock as a genre from what i can tell. Enjoy, so much out there to enjoy man!!

[@davidmccool5564]

Seeing live performance will make a big difference

[@dannytapp7259]

The lead is one of the most animated guys you could ever see

[@robertcasey7312]

In 1980 Jethro Tull started their U.S. tour in Salisbury, MD. Somehow I ended up laboring at the Salisbury site. Being the first city on the tour the band spent a week at the Salisbury venue rehearsing and working out logistics. I worked for them everyday. I didn’t, and still don’t, care for their music, though they were extremely kind people. I was impressed by the professionalism of all involved. I could go on for hours, but I’ll just give you one example. There were many tractor trailers loaded with equipment. Every piece of equipment was packed in a specific spot in a specific truck according to a loading map. During the week one of the band’s carpenters added a new handle to his large rolling tool chest. The carpenter’s tools were always the first thing to be unloaded and therefore the last thing to be loaded. After the show and six trailers had been loaded we finally rolled the tool chest into the last spot on the last truck. We tried to close the truck’s door. It wouldn’t close, it was blocked by the new 2.5” deep tool chest handle. The carpenter had to remove the new handle to get the door closed. Overall it was a great experience. I love your videos. Best Wishes!

[@guacamolekid3899]

That's a great story. That must have been the Heavy Horses tour. One of the reasons that a group like Tull had such a long, steady career was their ability to pay attention to every detail. Ian Anderson didn't like surprises on the road, so he over saw every detail of the tour- the hotel bookings, truck routes, everything. Did the crowd like the show?

[@robertcasey7312]

⁠​⁠@@guacamolekid3899 Oh yes the crowd loved the performance. It was a great live show. I’ll have to give JT another listen. Something else happened on show night. White Snake, the opening act, finally arrived complaining about EVERYTHING. Like the rest of the World I’d heard stories of bands trashing hotels and dressing rooms. After White Snake finished and left a friend grabbed me and said “You’ve got to see this”. He lead me into WS’s dressing room. It looked like a bomb went off. Garbage everywhere, fixtures tossed all over, things in pieces. They’d certainly done their fair share to maintain the rock and roll bad boy reputation. I’d been working back stage, I didn’t get to see them perform. Felt bad for the cleanup folks. But it was memorable. Thanks for the reply. Best Wishes.

[@guacamolekid3899]

@@robertcasey7312 Great story. I think I was wrong about what tour it was- It was probably the A tour. A was supposed to be an Ian Anderson solo album, but the label talked them into releasing it as a Tull album, and as a result the Tull's lineup was changed quite a bit- new keyboard player and drummer. Did you meet any of the Tull band members?

[@robertcasey7312]

Honestly there were so many people with UK accents I’m not positive who I really met. I must of met all or most of them, I met a lot of great people. My job was to do whatever they told me to do. How they treated each other, including me was shocking. Complete respect, everything was “Sir, please”, “Thank you Sir”, “Sir kindly this or that…”. I never saw anyone lose their temper or treat another person harshly. We were always in ear shot of the band, (Our Bosses) and being in such a large space you had be loud to be heard. The working culture among that group was excellent. Just some of the folks there everyday included; Caterers, Seamstresses & Tailors, Carpenters, Electricians, Scaffold & Stage Crews, Lighting Specialists, Zillions of Sound Engineers, Instrument Mechanics, Truck & Bus Drivers, plus many more. They had two separate sets of equipment, and two,sets of trucks. They ran two crews so one crew could be at the next city already setup for the following show. Here’s something I won’t forget. There were people regularly popping in trying to sell all sorts of equipment and personal items to any and all of us. One afternoon a guy with an English accent strolled in with a big cardboard box. He seemed to know everyone. Within minutes he was surrounded by crew members buying small boxes. An hour later everyone was wearing an original Sony Walkman. It was the first time any of us had seen one. We must have looked like cavemen discovering fire. On that day, a Sony Walkman was the coolest thing on Earth. Best Wishes.

[@guacamolekid3899]

@@robertcasey7312 Great story! Thanks for sharing.

[@timothyreedy3941]

When I think of Jethro Tull, I think of Aqualung, Locomotive Breath and Thick as a Brick.... This is one heck of a deep cut to be introduced to this band.....

[@Prone2Thrill]

I agree however Tull has many more worthy tracks than just the hits. The Stand Up album has a few playlist mandatory bangers

[@roger9709]

Jethro Tull, was by far the best concert I ever had the pleasure to attend great great energy. 1982 or 83 I think.

[@MarieLaveau56]

This was 70’s. I’m class of 73. I learned to play some Tull on my flute.

[@brianyaniro4797]

You NEED to react to them live. Ian Anderson made flute rock and roll and watching him perform is the epitome of idgaf. He's to flute what Les Claypool is to bass. Amazing performer.

[@kensroswell]

There's an epic live version of "Locomotive Breath" you should check out.

[@ZagiBob]

A Tull tune was played at our wedding 50 years ago. And another will be played at my memorial service. I love Tull ❤

[@toddbarton7229]

Not only does it sound like game of thrones but wait to you see him live on stage. He dresses like a medieval bard complete with codpeice. You have to see them live Polo to truly appreciate them. Not only is he an incredible flautist but he does a lot of it on one leg. So much energy and charisma.

[@stevegarrison5980]

Not sure that this is the best intro to Tull. Try Locomotive Breath, on same album. One of mt favs is this song because of message, but a little much for an 8ntro. It is anti Anglican church and posturing and pro god as an internal thing. The flute and guitar on this are great.

[@dennislinehan6548]

This was an odd song on a great album .

[@fw1421]

Thethro Tull is one of the greatest bands you would ever see on stage.

[@timford7447]

Out of several observers, this guy actually caught what Tull was, wandering minstrels with modern instruments and composition.

[@LuckykidA]

I love this song so much.

[@guitarsrcool4922]

This song is a bad choice of Tulls songs.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

Why do you say that ....a lot of Tull fans would disagree.

[@guitarsrcool4922]

@ronaldwilliams6927 there's just so many better one's to pick from.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

@@guitarsrcool4922 debateable

[@justsomedude7556]

I love that this dude learned to play the flute when his daughter was learning to play the flute and then used it in rock music. Just genius on another level.

[@simonmetcalfe5926]

I last saw Ian Anderson performing at the 'Burnley Mechanics', with Florian Opahle. It was incredible, check out Florian too. A guitar virtuoso!

[@jessicahimmel7867]

One of my all time favorite Tull songs ❤

[@hakbash7588]

Jethro Tull is the music I hit all my hip hop friends with when I want to mess with them. Lol. It’s good stuff. I’m a gen x but I listen to and like all music. Love your reactions my friend. 👍❤️

[@tamitatangoto5134]

AQUALUNG and LOCOMOTIVE BREATH by Jethro Tull check them out, they were extremely famous and TWO OF MY FAVORITE 🎉❤🎉❤

[@IAMisLove]

Old school goodness!! 🖖❤

[@lancevaughn432]

My first concert I was 13, 1971 Aqualung tour. Songs Locomotive breath. Cross eyed Mary. Aqualung. Hymm 43. Then listen to the album. “Thick as a brick” part 1, part 2. down the Jethro Tull rabbit hole.

[@ronaldtiracchia2017]

The 70s was the best decade for music

[@MrMacky-co6zn]

Jethro Tull was an agricultural innovator in old England

[@michaelgnit8476]

Jethro Tull was always about the music to me. I have a large blues appetite and Jethro Tull fits the bill. And the band alludes to fun and happy hijinks.

[@Nowhereman1055]

Watch a live performance...you will be blown away!

[@mbh2743]

Ian Anderson is still writing and composing music to this day

[@Artificialintelligentle]

Spot on! Ian Anderson, (his name),medieval Rock.

[@cmercer718]

JT was my first concert. I saw them in 1973. I may be aging but I saw all the cool bands. True musicians before computer generated bs.

[@dizastro5437]

My favorite live performer