FIRST TIME REACTING TO | JETHRO TULL "LOCOMOTIVE BREATH" REACTION

[@donbelenger817]

He is one of the many reasons rock music was so good in the 70's.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Many indeed. Great point!

[@RiverRat1953]

I seen Tull in 1972 in Frankfurt Germany when I was in the Army. Wow, what a physical performance.

[@morrisstewart1528]

Long live Ian Anderson!

[@styleisaweapon]

@@RiverRat1953 Performance is the right word. Some music is played by musicians. This music is played by a performer. A more modern example is David Lee Roth. That guy always put on a show.

[@TonyM1961]

Ian Anderson... the godfather of rock n roll flute

[@ralphradio6282]

You are not the only one that's obsessed Not everybody gets Tull - we're the lucky ones!

[@lindabergman3127]

Proud to say I do😂

[@twwtjohns]

I was in Tampa having traveled to my Aunts to celebrate my 19th birthday in 1976. As a surprise my cousins got tickets to the Jethro Tull concert on Saturday night. I still remember the amazing showmanship of Ian Anderson and also the remarkable musicians in the band. That was probably in the top 5 of concerts I've seen over the course of my life.

[@sixslinger9951]

I saw Jethro Tull in 1978 (1st ever concert) I was 13. He was in his prime... Ian never stopped moving. I was right at the front of the stage. Phenomenal talent and the whole band was incredible.

[@JKM395]

What a great first show! I saw the Stones in '95 when I was 15, but you've got me beat.

[@Ferretbomber]

Took my brother to see Tull at Red Rocks in like summer of '88 for the Crest off a Knave tour, when he was 13, his first concert. Tremendous show, Ian and Tull is one of the absolute greats.

[@lindabergman3127]

Facts 😂he was all over the stage when I saw them in 1981 awesome

[@annother3350]

There's something very special about a rock or funk flute

[@vernhoke7730]

I had this album back in high school in the seventies. Whole lot of fun. Ian thought of himself as a midevil bard or story teller hence the outfit. If you really listen to the riffs in the background, it sounds like a train coming down the tracks. Bless you.

[@stevedavis5704]

I heard an interview once where Ian Anderson was asked why they dressed like they did and he said “Where else can you do what you love and dress like you are going to the Renaissance Faire?” There is many live performances of this song and every one of them is worth listening to. God Bless You and go out and have the day you deserve.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Them and Johnny Cash before them.

[@stevedavis5704]

@@tonydelapa1911 There is a concert at I believe Madison Square Garden where Ian Anderson comes out and says they could be Johnny Cash.

[@tonydelapa1911]

@@stevedavis5704 No kidding? Wow, I will have to take a look for that. Thank you.

[@brianday67]

I love how a younger generation is revisiting bands of the 60s and 70s. Tull crossed my bow in 1972, even though they started releasing albums in the late 60s.

[@markferrett700]

An amazingly talented, intelligent band. Blues,rock,folk,jazz......are all incorporated into JT. The albums "Songs from the Wood" and "Heavy Horses" are masterpieces. Full of historic and dare I say it, pagan myth and mirth. Having said that,everything they have ever done is amazing. Completely unique .......🤟👍 .

[@doubler8684]

My first two albums of Jethro Tull in HS and still my favorites.

[@jamesriddle9125]

Incredibly unique band

[@lindabergman3127]

💯awesomeness

[@clifton8929]

Bright Angel God bless you. Glad you enjoyed the Jethro Tull Medvieal Menstrel Vibe. A medieval minstrel was an entertainer who sang songs, played musical instruments, and sometimes performed other skills like juggling, acrobatics, storytelling, or magic. Jethro Tull brings all that and more. Thanks for the wonderful reaction and all the hard work you do to bring us some fun and joy.

[@tommyau2006]

lol@menstrel

[@DavidClark-es1ww]

Right on, clifton8829!👍♊😁😉

[@DavidClark-es1ww]

8929!

[@DavidClark-es1ww]

You're very right Britt,...JT forever!

[@wandi3267]

Oh!! Best concert ever!!! Ian takes over that stage and he doesn't stop until it's over. You just sit there in awe of him and the band. Oh and God bless you!

[@paulvalerius3674]

We grew up at the height of musical genius. I saw such greatness from soooo many.

[@johnbordach4195]

And they do it for two hours in concert. Saw them 3 times, all great shows. Love your reactions dear.

[@davidbarker77]

In the 90s, JT came to Kitchener, Ontario and played at Lulu's, a huge nightclub (that is now no more). This was before smoking laws and that night, the event was a special non-smoking event. Ian thanked the audience for their consideration, explaining, "I have to take ten breaths for every one of yours." When you watch him play, you know what he means.

[@wordsmadeofenglish]

Britt the Beautiful always gets so animated when she stumbles a great tune. Gives me the warmies.

[@alecgough5179]

Not much to say about Ian Anderson and his band that hasn't been said already. This is one of their best. Brilliant.

[@terryspearssr524]

Bless You

[@allenlocke1935]

Ian Anderson Is the Shakespeare of Rock & Roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DavidClark-es1ww]

Speaking of Shakespeare,....I noticed your observation of the band's dress style,.....very medieval!

[@chulavista5239]

Locomotive Sneeze. Have been enjoying your reactions the last few weeks, and now you're doing my all time fave, Jethro Tull. Too cool.. The intro here is different than the iconic album one, and that's why the crowd erupts just after it ends. Because now they recognize that it's Locomotive Breath, which they undoubtedly love and know every word. Also, Ian is always throwing in little pieces of brilliance that say a lot in a few words. Here I particularly like "He picks up Gideon's Bible, open at page one". Yeah, right. Now that life is going completely to hell, with no way to slow down, maybe begin think about God as a possible way out. IOW, a different way of expressing the "There are no atheists in foxholes" idea.

[@robertbanner5561]

And then the next line is "I think that God, he stole the handle and the train it won't stop going, no way to slow down." He may briefly consider God as a way out, but quickly realizes if there is a God, he caused the problem in the first place.

[@lanewarzybok3699]

My very first concert was Jethro Tull and 10 years after at the Bayfront theater St Petersburg Florida Jethro Tull is absolutely amazing he was a professional ballet dancer dancer dancer among many other things

[@GregPiper-tz6oi]

The Shakespeare of rock n roll.

[@greendragonpublishing]

This is my favorite of his. The studio version has a stronger polish (though still plenty of chaotic energy!) - the lyrics are definitely powerful.

[@dancarter482]

SO FRUSTRATING when they go straight to a live version rather than getting to know the original first!

[@greendragonpublishing]

I think the main thing is this - the studio version is the one that had all the work, the energy, the power poured into it, to make every nuance precise. Now, the live version is FANTASTIC for an audience already familiar with That Big Hit - they love the variations and raw energy of it. But if you're listening for the first time, you lose something by not knowing how it originally sounded, especially if the lyrics are distorted or the performer does lots of variation.

[@dancarter482]

@@greendragonpublishing EXACTLY!

[@steveaitch729]

@@dancarter482 agreed. plus i always thought of this as a concept album in a way. to be listened to completely, which is cool if you have the time, but I'm not 18 anymore. keep the music alive.

[@paulpeterson4216]

"You, you are a good person. But you didn't say 'bless you' when I sneezed" : Loki from Dogma

[@27thangel23]

Bless you. Greetings from Canada, where I've been a Tull fan since 1968. Ian Anderson will lead you from this paean of gathering doom- the unslowable locomotive population bomb- back to the Baroque Rock of 'Songs from the Wood', then leap to the dystopian future of 'Steel Monkey'. You've got a heckuva ride coming! Peace, love and bellbottoms.

[@richardluce4527]

He is a Salmon farmer when not rocking… God bless. Might be why he is in such good condition.

[@TheRealRedAce]

This band is perfect. BTW, bless you! And again!

[@gregreaves4097]

Bless you. Tis the springtime for sneezing. Love your reactions. They are so great. ❤

[@DavidKissinger-cm3lh]

back in 71 i was 19, living in a commune in Saint Augustine FL. and Jethro Tull 's Aqualung play all day long, every day. still love those songs

[@kevincerda6666]

Locomotive Breath was the first song I ever sang for karaoke 🤣. I saw them in concert and the first half was completely acoustic, the second half was electric. Fucking amazing.

[@Samurai_Stoner]

I'm jealous

[@steverobey711]

Growing up in the 70 's Was The best time of my life and I went to a lot of Rock concerts seeing a lot of really good bands I saw Jethro Tull in the 80's And they were freaking awesome I am now retired and yes I am still listening to Proper music all the best from Nottinghamshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍😁😊 👍👍👍

[@johnkarsnick9294]

I really like the way you react to this song....

[@faithnyou1732]

When I was about 17, I had the pleasure of seeing Jethro Tull in concert back in the 70s. We were front row, center and Ian Anderson blew me away with his overall performance, and his flute playing was phenomenal -- he's self-taught, BTW! Thanks for this great reaction and choice! ✌💙✌

[@dsgp7835]

Always great concerts to see. Their albums were beautifully produced and a must, especially with headphones and a doobie back in highschool. Britt, you are a doll and your spontaneous reactions are very entertaining. Thanks for the smiles. PEACE!!

[@Cashcrop54]

Saw JT twice in the 70's. Left the concert feeling so energized. They put it all out there 100%. I didn't feel like they owed me anything. By the time they played this song I was already overwhelmed. Just a n incredible 2 hours.

[@WorldOfPain666]

Bless you BritReacts 🤧 This band is amazing, so many great songs

[@donrobbie1461]

Let me tell you a story Britt about my first time seeing Jethro Tull. The stage crew all wore brown lab coats and flat caps while setting up. Then more of them shuffled on stage and only when they hung their hats and coats up on hat stands did we realise it was Ian and the gang! No introduction whatsover. Needless to say it was a brilliant gig and at the end they put their hats and coats on and shuffled off

[@michaelheller8841]

Ian Anderson is one of the coolest and energetic frontman we have ever seen. Love him!

[@John-re2qw]

Nice catch on the second sneeze. After all these years it is always a pleasure to revisit the unique Jethro Tull.

[@SonOfaSonOfaMason]

God bless you, twice!! Another great Jethro Tull song you need to listen to (if you haven't yet) is Bungle In The Jungle. This song is highly metaphoric about life on God's Earth. "And He who made kittens put snakes in the grass..." (for example). Ian Anderson was at one time was the richest rock stars because he never wasted his money on lavish lifestyles and instead investing in salmon farms in the UK. He moved out of the spotlight and played in local pubs.

[@BridewellSeniorTube]

Sneezing is a natural phenomenon of being human 😊

[@neoncatfish4038]

God bless you! 🤧

[@claytoncarter4765]

GOD Bless You young Lady!!!!!

[@paulrosenberg4227]

Seen them 3 times through the years. Musicality is an understatement!

[@paulvalerius3674]

A minstrel. Saw him way back when in his prime. Showman supreme

[@davidvsr]

Got to see these guys at Montage Mountain PA...early '90's. Chicago opened for Emersone Lake and Palmer, who in turn, opened for Jethrol Tull. They opened with this song. it was an experience i'll never forget, as the crowd immediately gathered on that first note. the hillside just packed

[@vicprovost2561]

I saw that tour but Dream Theater, opened for ELP and Tull, that show was unreal, all three bands seemed on a mission from God to entertain to the max! Great times.

[@erikahlander3489]

And Jethro Tull opened for Jimi Hendrix in Stockholm - but that was before Aqualung was released.

[@vicprovost2561]

@@erikahlander3489 I think Tull played on a bill with Pink Floyd before Meddle, sure I saw that on a poster online, another interesting combo, pass the bong, man! Those were the days...

[@garyrobb5341]

Good on ya girl! (I’m 74 so I can say girl.) Had something to say that you really like but I forgot. Luv ya sweetie!😊

[@danielbenincasa770]

Hi Britt! I saw Jethro 1977. Fans loved him. One of if not the best rocking roll Flute player in the business. He's a trip! A legend! A master! He always play'd that flute on one leg mostly. He dresses like a Robin hood and his me So cool. He's a character for sure, but so good.....

[@albacore101]

Greetings from Oregon. Such a great reaction. One of the greatest bands I've ever seen. Phido my 24 year old cat and I love you. Happy Easter

[@farfromperfek]

Gesundheit!! Jethro Tull was part of the early days of "Progressive Rock". Along with bands like Yes, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Rush, and others combined Classical, Jazz, Rock, and other genres to push music out of the typical 4-chord 4/4 tempo packaged pop music. Their musicianship is unrivaled. Of all those pushing the boundaries perhaps no one pushed harder than Frank Zappa.

[@billharsey1270]

Thank you!!! and God Bless Ya! Sneezing is a normal reaction to the first exposure of that much greatness.

[@kirbysmith2546]

Bless You! I saw Jethro Tull in 1971! A show I will never forget! Watching you react to it brings back great memories! Love your reactions! You are beautifu and so real and I am so jealous of your husband! Another band that had a cult following and and was a great stage show was Black Oak Arkansas! Please react to Uncle Elijah off their first album! Also any song off the Raunch N Roll Live album! Thank you for being you and keeping great music alive!!! ❤

[@GPS0159]

Saw them in '96 along with ELP. Fantastic show.

[@billdCT97]

They were one of top grossing bands in the 70's

[@nancyjobes6807]

I saw them in concert years and years ago. Watching Ian and his flute was like experiencing an ancient god in the flesh. Not even kidding. He can make that flute sing.

[@carolynfrancis-mclucas6185]

Jethro Tull has added color and joy to my life for 50 years. I saw them twice in Miami, once in Ohio. Happy to see you reacting to their music because their music is still relevant today, i.e. Aqualung representing our feelings and treatment of the homeless. I just subscribed to your channel. I want to hear what else you listen to.😊

[@rpmfla]

Name me another performer who put out albums...with Jethro Tull and solo...for 7 decades! It makes me happy that you have an appreciation for his music.

[@ronharrington5948]

What a fantastic reaction, they are always full of that passion and God bless you.

[@samueller58]

God bless you Britt. Hope you're sneezing is over. I love your enthusiasm and humor doing your reactions. May I recommend the Alan Parsons project "Time"

[@ThomasTreece-mp8md]

God bless you! ... Bless you again!!!! I hope you're not allergic to Jethro Tull! 🎶🎸🖤

[@Hawk-ODA212]

God Bless you, dear lady. Thanks for the awesome review. You are amazing. I grew up on Jethro Tull. I just took up the bass guitar 2 years ago and started working on Cross Eyed Mary. Amazing bass line.

[@tomhansen4576]

Ian Anderson was a legend on stage, and Locomotive Breath was on of his biggest hits. He had another great hit with Bungle in the Jungle.

[@steveaitch729]

bungle in the jungle might have qualified as a "hit" if you mean sold product. it was far from great however

[@brudertuck7325]

Hello Britt, nice Vid. I was there...16 years old, it was 10th of july 1982 in Dortmund Germany, first time seeing Jethro Tull....it was amazing.

[@jeancoates2384]

It’s the locomotive breath making you sneeze- God bless you 🤧

[@billtaylor3382]

Had all their records and seen them twice early 70's man they were so great live, And bless you 2 times!😁

[@vicprovost2561]

Thick as a Brick live in the early 70s when they did the entire 42 minute album version are amongst my best memories.

[@jackiesconiers4230]

Bless you! Thanks for keeping great music alive!

[@nach2821]

I am so glad you "found" Jethro Tull! And you get it. Ian Anderson was so talented and this band was superbly talented. Listen to Aqualung. You won't regret it. Oh, and I saw them live in San Diego in 1971 and it was scary. So much stimulation; sound, light, movement. Just wow.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Bless You! and again

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Gesundheit! Excellent observation about his stamina; it's mind-blowing. And it's not just physical stamina on so many levels, to have that constant use of his lungs whether it's for maintaining dancing around, singing, or playing the flute, with hardly any breaks in any of that ever, his breath control is still there for him and completely under control.

[@DwarfsRBest]

I have been to a lot of different awesome concerts of all types, and I can say without a doubt that Jethro Tull is the best live show I have ever seen. Those dudes just broke the handle off

[@garymanley6612]

I love Jethro Tull.

[@lindabergman3127]

You’ve got to see Him live to fully appreciate how talented and excellent performances they have👍🔥🔥🔥🔥it’s 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jimp4666]

When someone sneezes as cutely as you did, God bless and keep you! :)

[@LordEagle]

Magical Fairy Music,,,,🤣🤣🤣💥👍 Cutest sneeze ever,,,🤪

[@robertstoner8244]

Tull is different. Love it. Puts on a great show

[@dulcieberridge9373]

They were my moms favorite band and I got to see them live on her birthday… best show I’ve ever seen

[@PhilPastor]

God bless you, Britt. Way to power through your reaction to Jethro Tull :)

[@jerrylee7898]

Gesundheit! Love your videos, just discovered your channel today.

[@richardreinertson1335]

It's spring. Allergies, right. I sneeze a lot too. Jethro Tull is the shiznit. Ian Anderson the Pied Piper, innit? Great review, our girl Britt. Rock on!

[@keymack2477]

This is my favourite Jethro Tull song, with Ian Anderson just owning it! Glad you enjoyed the perfromance, Britt! Oh, and God Bless You!!

[@timpaull6124]

Appreciate the one take policy...God bless you!! Tull are my first musical love, I started playing flute in middle school after hearing Thick as a brick...

[@michaelreeder9931]

I saw them live back in the 70's and it was the most fun I ever had at a concert. My face hurt from laughing the whole time. Ian Andersons on stage antics were hysterical. It was an experience I will never forget. And, by the way, Gesundheit!.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Britt, I love that you love Jethro Tull! God bless you. 😄

[@vicprovost2561]

Saw Tull 8 times between 1972 and 1996, Ian was absolutely off the wall and utterly brilliant in the 70s but by the 90s had slowed down a bit but was still very entertaining and sang great every time I saw him. Best 2 times musically were in the early 70s, the first time was all about Thick as a Brick and the Aqualung tunes for me but in the mid 70s, the 3rd time was the Warchild tour and we had front row center, 3 feet from Ian Anderson and at times, Martin Barre. Mind blowing experience and bizarre at times, they were going out there with A Passion Play excerpt and though a brilliant album in its way, it is hard to listen to for much of the general public. Their more familiar tunes got standing ovations, the energy going back and forth with the crowd was exciting, great, great memories of Martin Barre just opening up right in front of us, goose bumps cubed! I Love Rock n Roll when the best are at their best, go see some live rock when can, nothing like it.

[@martinross3084]

Oh, you are my new favorite for awhile! I had the pleasure of seeing them in Frankfurt, Germany in 1990 (or maybe it was '91.) And bless you!

[@trep8387]

High school late 70's early 80's this band was big !

[@philipkudrna5643]

I loved your reaction! The faces you were making as you jammed along with his performance. Made my day! Thanks!

[@rb6631]

May God bless you ma'am -- very cute sneeze !! Seen Jethro Tull in late 70's at Syracuse War Memorial - great concert - all hippies !

[@AliasMark69]

Ian Anderson and Martin Barre (Guitar) were in a dirty restroom just before a show, Ian used his left foot to lift up the toilet seat to pee, Martin said…. Can you stand on one foot through an entire song?. Ian said he will give it a go. While doing it on stage several photos were taken and it soon became a famous pose and band Logo.

[@carnivoroussoupspoon]

God Bless you!...and again!

[@stevemorvant7626]

Britt, I love your reactions! “Back in the day” I went to three Jethro Tull concerts and they were AMAZING!!

[@Prone2Thrill]

God Bless You - Jethro Tull is so tasty, been a fan my whole life (thx mom!) but I more recently learned from a Toni Iommi interview that he was invited to join Jethro Tull at one point in time, he asked the rest of the boys in Black Sabbath if he should go and when they all replied go for it, he decided to stay because "they were tryin to be rid of me" lol. Now I always find myself wondering what Toni would have done in these songs. I also heard each of the members of RUSH mention Jethro Tull as a big influence in how they refined their sound (great Doc on 2112 / Moving Pictures albums) and we all know how great those musicians are... #hymn43

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

This was a central element of our college parties in late 70’s. This and Queen’s ‘ Tie Your Mother Down’.

[@richardhargrave6082]

Bless you! Love Jethro Tull Ian Andersson dresses as a minstrel, makes sense😁😁 Need to see them live

[@tonycocchiola7192]

Jethro Tull were Rock and Roll minstrels.

[@donhadfield2835]

Martin Barre was the unsung star of this band. His guitarwork was and still is excellent.

[@thetattooedvaper4081]

Bless you! That was a good couple of sneeaesr! They can be so satisfying! 😂

[@rolanddeschain965]

Robin and his merry men, first time I saw them was in dinkelsbuhl Germany in 1986, wish I could've seen Ian at the absolute height of his powers but it was still amazing. Deep purple was at the same show🥳

[@wjadam024]

A tissue for you.. "..magical fairy music" thank you Britt! this was So much fun to watch.

[@jerrypost9651]

God bless you twice, Britt! 😁 I'm so glad you have fallen for Jethro Tull. I think I caught them live four or five times in my youth, and every performance was absolutely epic! ♥️

[@jameshuston9589]

It's not just one song, he does a whole concert like that. I've tried, got close... Your reaction is priceless.

[@doubler8684]

I was lucky enough to see them twice, in 1977 and in 1991.

[@davidflorer1276]

The first rock concert I went to was Jethro Tull in 1978. It was an absolutely awesome experience.