Jethro Tull - Aqualung | FIRST TIME REACTION | LIVE (1982)

[@leewafer6583]

The first part of the song is about a old homeless man, and how society sees him, the second part is him being described by someone who knows him, as just a weary old man, homeless, and trying to pass the time, he most likely has emphysema, which would explain the raspy ragged breathing to describe his nickname aqualung.

[@burniemaia5689]

Thank you for explaining.

[@MrJeddYoung]

Well said.

[@DavetheGrue]

Exactly, the creepy old man everyone sees vs. the sympathy of someone who knows him.

[@robertwilson2007]

Here in the US they used to play this in the 80's on the radio all the time. I even have this album on cassette tape. I miss the 80's and listening to all the 70''s and early 80's rock. The future is looking like all of us old guys will be Aqualung shortly if the economy doesn't turn around.

[@gordowg1wg145]

@@robertwilson2007 Yes, it's looking more and more like the orange demi-devil is going to screw over most of the US people. While I rejoice in his supporters' FAFO, I feel very sorry for those who tried to warn them, and are going to be co-lateral damage.

[@charlesmarkley220]

The singer is also a great flute player. Rock and roll with flute! You will love it. 😊

[@danb2020]

Way back my comment to my friends was I don't know man a guy with a flute wearing tights! Been listening to him for 50+ years. What a showman.

[@childlessdoggentleman746]

"Locomotive Breath" is a must listen.

[@JF-dy2dr]

and "My God"!

[@thgeremilrivera-thorsen9556]

Yes! You haven't really heard Jethro Tull if they haven't seen Ian playing his flute.

[@jamesmcclain5005]

Locomotive Breath is my absolute favorite by them!

[@robertfindley921]

Also "Living in the Past"

[@Rick-or2kq]

Ian Anderson a musical genius, and one hell of a performer.

[@Stogie2112]

Ian Anderson, on how he came to write the song “Aqualung’ “. “Aqualung wasn't a concept album, although a lot of people thought so. The idea came about from a photograph my wife at the time took of a tramp in London. I had feelings of guilt about the homeless, as well as fear and insecurity with people like that who seem a little scary. And I suppose all of that was combined with a slightly romanticized picture of the person who is homeless but yet a free spirit, who either won't or can't join in society's prescribed formats. So from that photograph and those sentiments, I began writing the words to ‘Aqualung’ “.

[@paulrt3]

This song deals with our reaction to the homeless population. First from our perspective, then their perspective, then understanding. Jethro Tull vocalist and flute player Ian Anderson wrote the song and called it "a guilt-ridden song of confusion about how you deal with beggars, the homeless." In this song, Aqualung is a homeless man with poor hygiene. Ian Anderson wrote it about a character he made up based on actual photographs of transient men. Ian's wife at the time, Jennie, was an amateur photographer and had brought the pictures for Ian to look at. Many of the lyrics are Ian describing the men in the pictures.

[@montbob100]

It's an act.He's a genius.

[@chuckleezodiac24]

"He might be crazy, but he knows what he's doing."

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@chuckleezodiac24 - There's usually a VERY thin line between "crazy" and "genius".

[@ericwagner1824]

Jethro Tull is phenomenal. Locomotive Breath is a must. My God (live version) is absolutely incredible. You will never see anyone rock the flute like Ian Anderson.

[@georgegandara6054]

Jethro Tull is one unique band!!! Classical!!👍🇨🇱

[@nateallen644]

You have to see him playing the flute. It is something different. Keep up the good work Biss!!!

[@3COLORSMUSIC-ul2cn]

Ian Anderson is famous for the energy, enthusiasm and theatricality that he always offers on stage, it's a shame that in this song he doesn't play his famous flute. Biss I appreciate your proverbial curiosity that always shows you the path to take in the varied musical world 🌺

[@sanddab]

This performance was about 10 years after their prime.

[@jimcomvideos]

Never do live before hearing the studio version. The studio version is a CLASSIC!

[@JustDave59]

Jethro Tull was the quintessential prog band. If you listen to more, you'll find the singer - Ian Anderson - also plays a wicked rock flute! The lyrics here are meant to stir both revulsion and sympathy, making us think about how the homeless are seen. My favorite cut from Jethro Tull is probably 'Locomotive Breath'. Happy New Year, Biss! 🎉

[@scotttrainer9704]

Jethro Tull was an Inventor and Agriculturalist in the late 1600's and the 1700's. Ian mostly wrote about the ills of society. This is about how people judge people without knowing them. I came about from his wife seeing a homeless man was treated.

[@adenauerlemos7926]

Of course I've heard Aqualung and Jethro Tull many times, but it's still the most experimental music I've ever heard. Super original.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Jethro Tull has been around since 1967... formed in Blackpool, England by Ian Anderson (vocals/ flute/ acoustic guitar) and would rise to fame in the 70's w/ Martin Barre (guitar), who joined in 1968... The album 'Aqualung'... became Jethro Tull's breakthrough hit in 1971 as the band's mix of hard rock, blues, jazz and folk became famous w/ songs like: 'Cross-eyed Mary' ... 'Thick as a brick Pt.1' ... 'Locomotive breath' ... 'A song for Jeffrey'... 'A Minstrel in the gallery'... etc. Ian Anderson's weird stance of playing the flute on 1 leg onstage became iconic for Jethro Tull. Later years of Jethro Tull were marred w/ members coming and going... musical differences... The band infamously won the Grammy Award for 'Best metal performance' for the song 'Crest of a knave'... which wasn't even a metal song, beating out 'One' by Metallica... The metal scene was furious at the Grammys for that debacle... Eventually, guitarist Martin Barre would leave the band by 2012 and Jethro split up... They had not recorded an album since 2000. In recent years, Ian Anderson began writing songs again... He reformed Jethro Tull w/ new members and recorded 2 studio albums - 'The Zealot Gene' (2022) and 'RökFlöte' (2023)... w/ both albums doing well on the UK charts and selling in the US as well (23 studio albums for Jethro Tull since 1967)

[@fabiocontro8001]

Legendary band. Thanks for your great reaction.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you loved the reaction

[@craigmarshall8377]

Jethro Tull, I like him. Sometimes its much better to play the album version that everyone fell in love with.

[@Roh_Echt]

Ian is a great performer and he plays flute in most of their songs....and I hope you try more Jethro Tull songs. Maybe one or more of these: Locomotive Breath _ Cross-Eyed Mary _ Teacher _ Living in the Past _ Bungle in the Jungle _ Thick as a Brick.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

BISS, unlike some other commenters on this thread I think this was a good way for you to be introduced to this band!! I saw Jethro Tull one time in the 1970s! He is/was quite the performer and it was quite the concert!! You did not get the opportunity to see him play, AND twirl like a baton, his flute!!!😮❤ I don't agree that the live version was a bad way to start this rabbit hole of Jethro Tull. I would encourage you to react to several of Jethro Tull live videos, ESPECIALLY ones where he plays the flute!! You will NOT be disappointed!!❤ You can always go to the studio versions later on and give us your opinion of the difference!!🎉

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

And just to be clear by "HE" I'm talking about Ian Anderson who is the lead singer and not the band Jethro Tull. 😁😮

[@ivandelalves8827]

I went to a Jethro Tull concert in São Paulo, Brazil, was amazing. Ian Anderson, the vocalist, is an incredible flutist too. Thanks for reacting to, Bisscute 👏👏👏

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you loved the reaction

[@cfdmedic78]

I had the opportunity today to see Jethro Tull a couple of times in the seventies. The show was magical…so much energy between the band and audience. Ian Anderson is one of a kind…his flute was his baton conducting his orchestra.

[@straycatttt2766]

The name of the band is “Jethro Tull.” The name of the singer is Ian Anderson. They named the band after a historical figure named Jethro Tull. Many newcomers understandably assume the name of the singer is Jethro Tull.

[@jonathansmith3742]

For the full Jethro Tull effect you have to listen to Thick as a Brick in its entirety. All 40 min. There are plenty of songs but Thick as a Brick is a musical masterpiece.

[@thecreepypastapoet3673]

Heya Biss, Jethro Tull is in my top five bands all time. I'm really glad you chose them. The most eclectic and prolific band ever. In fact they put out an album this year. I would suggest you listen to the album version of the song "Locomotive Breath" then the live version of the song "My God." I think you're going to love this trip. I know I am. Thanks Biss for another great reaction. Always fun my most lovely friend.

[@Eldormain9]

Jethro Tull has a ton of music that is react worthy. I heard them on the radio as I was growing up but didn't really listen to them until my late 20s. They quickly became one of my favorite bands and one of the few bands I have seen live in concert. Definitely look into reacting to more. Cheers.

[@handfuloftrains4781]

I got to see Jethro Tull in 1984, and it was one of the most memorable concerts of my life. They played for nearly 3 hours.

[@vicprovost2561]

Totally agree, I saw them a half dozen times from 1972 -1994, always 2.5 - 3 hours, always a masterful stage show, great sound and lights and you felt you were at a big concert, A real event. They should have been in the RR HoF decades ago.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

I saw him/them myself at Madison Square Garden in the 70s and it was a phenomenal show!!❤❤🎉

[@robertjewell9727]

Yay! One of my favorite bands! Smart reaction on what is called Progressive Rock which is very precise for the most part. You must hear their THICK AS A BRICK live recording from 1977 in r London Sight and Sound concert.

[@gregorykenfield3134]

You did a wonderful job of interpreting Ian Anderson's cosplay AND the first verse of the song. The rest of the song is describing the same homeless person viewed through the eyes of someone who felt compassion instead of fear when viewing the man. It also describes (in my opinion) his death, stating that his rattling last breaths sounded like a deep sea diver (hence, Aqualung), and that the "flowers bloomed like madness in the spring", which I always taken to refer to a funeral. I would recommend the live version of the song "My God" next. God bless!!

[@Cashcrop54]

Jethro Tull is an amazing live band. Saw them 4 times and it was amazing every time. Ian Anderson, the vocalist, has so many talents. This song is about homelessness. It is like a few songs mixed in a blender but it works incredibly well. I am always amazed at the way you are able to get a hold on what you are hearing for the first time. Thank you Bisscute. Next listen to "Locomotive Breath". See Ian playing the flute.

[@richiecabral3602]

The actor you were talking about from "Home Alone" is Daniel Stern. You don't really see him around much anymore, but he was in a bunch of stuff back in the day. Probably the biggest thing he's remembered for, I think I may have mentioned this to you before, but was a TV show when I was a kid in the late 80s to early 90s, called "The Wonder Years", that starred Fred Savage, the boy from "The Princess Bride", and was a story about a man telling his own coming of age story from his youth of age 12 to 17, in the late 60s to early 70s. So, Daniels Stern is the man, who acts as the narrator, telling his story, but we never really see him, the main character as an adult, and only hear his voice. Which is strange that maybe the most iconic role he ever had, was just his voice. I was only a couple years younger than the main characters of the show at the time, so it was cool sort of living vicariously through those characters, but set back in that time period, which was basically when my father was my age. He obviously did other things though. A good one to check out is "City Slickers", starring Billy Crystal, who was Miracle Max in "The Princess Bride", and oh! Carol Kane, who you just saw as the ghost of Christmas present in "Scrooged", was Miracle Max's wife! Anyways, "City Slickers" is a comedy from the early 90s, about some New Yorkers that go on vacation to learn to be cowboys, and drive cattle. It's a classic now, and they even made a sequel that's also pretty good.

[@Donald-u6n]

Ian Anderson is part of unique band called Jethro Tull, and as a lead singer he is like an magical elf coming out of the forest with a mandolin. So he is not easy to classify; but his performances are memorable; if you thought that he was mesmerizing, and chaotic here then you need to see him singing and playing a flute. Another example of his performing is a song called Bouree where he demonstrates his genius. Very Good reaction Bisscute, and it is good that you are getting into older artists musical performances.

[@Monkeysic]

Locomotive breath is good. Ian Anderson a literal genius is an amazing performer and artist. His ability to play the flute and sing at he same time is absolutly mind numbing

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

LOCOMOTIVE BREATH from this same show is WILD!! The singer's name is Ian Anderson and he plays a mean flute as well.

[@DuHase-Actual]

I haven't heard this song in years. I definitely like the recorded version better, but this has its own charm. Regardless, I am always entertained by you and enjoy all your offerings. 😊

[@GaryByrd-t6w]

I definitely agree with that

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

That was one hell of a stank face at 6:55, Biss. 🤘🤘 Hell yeah! Great reaction, young lady!! Much love from the US.❤❤

[@christopherbittell6501]

Biss, lyrics are from a poem Ian’s wife wrote, describing the plight of a homeless man, perhaps a veteran who’s struggling to make his way in society. The more thoughtful view in subsequent verses, is an old friend recognizing him and the situation he’s found him in. I believe it’s meant to serve as a social commentary on how people judge those on the fringes of polite society…. P.s. you might enjoy any of their following songs! The Minstrel in the Gallery, Locomotive Breath, Songs from the Woods, Thick as a Brick, A New Day Yesterday, and perhaps Too Old to Rock n Roll.👌🏼👍🏼🍻

[@TheRtmac]

He was very popular back in the day, it’s fun when he plays the flute in his songs

[@scottpetty8934]

locomotive breath and the flute is a must listen .

[@MattGetman-k2t]

You haven’t really experienced Jethro Tull until you’ve seen/heard him play the flute. That’s their signature. I would recommend ‘Songs From the Wood’ Live at Madison Square Garden from 1978. I hope you enjoy it!

[@montbob100]

One of the best songs ever written.

[@nikosalmpanis-ty3jt]

I have saw 2 times alive on stage the Jethro Tull.Fantastic band and fun with Ian🤘.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Saw Jethro Tull live 3 times. Ian Anderson is brilliant and the entire band amazing ❤❤❤

[@cel275]

Jethro Tull band is pure genius!

[@brianboye8025]

This is a great song to introduce Jethro Tull. The song gives the first impressions of meeting a down and out homeless man. Later, the lyrics represent things from his persoective.

[@CJ-Fischer]

Pure Genius! Love Jethro Tull soooo much talent and showmanship not like the crap you see today 😮

[@christophermollan1684]

Cross eyed Mary is a Jethro Tull song where at one point in the song Mary sees Aqualung through the railing as she plays...Both songs exist in the same time space...Great reaction!!!!!

[@josephparra231]

Jethro Thrull was a band from the 70s and oh boy did they put on a show, best flute rocker ever. Saw them when I was in High School. It was recommended to be High 😵‍💫

[@bucs0385]

One of my parents favorite artists that they introduced me to. Glad u are checking them out. Great reaction Biss!! Love the new setup too!! ❤🔥👏👏

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you loved the reaction

[@victorbradshaw7359]

Fun fact Ian really didn't know how to hold the flute correctly until his child was in school and she took band and was showed the correct position of fingering , how would you feel when you actually meet the Dad a world famous flutist 😂😆

[@denniswhitney6147]

You are so much fun Biss❤❤❤ I think the duck of death is back.😅🤣😅🤣

[@goldenruletv7301]

LMAO, I was listening to this when I was 4 years old. Music is like my second language.

[@alejandromartinez1766]

Yes 🎉🎉🎉Miss Bisscute reacting to the rock classics from her new location. Very nice choice Biss. Thanks for this one.👍👍👍

[@BisscuteReacts]

[@Gilbert0Jimenez]

Yes Jethro Tull, one of my favorites! Classical but Unique that is because of the genius Ian Anderson who plays also flute. You should hear other songs to get acquainted like Livin’ in The Past. Love your reaction. You’re beautiful!

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you loved the reaction

[@dedcowbowee]

Jethro Tull as a very well respected and loved band!

[@artfisk3]

locomotive breath ,should be the next of his

[@dedcowbowee]

Yes!

[@brunobrauer6301]

For sure!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

*theirs. They are a band, not a person.

[@KingReese9k]

Biss you make me happy every time you post a new video and I'm loving your music reactions so keep up the great work❤❤❤

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you loved the reaction

[@Smlucas1189]

Saw them in concert from the cheap seats, and got a lot of second hand "smoke" to enhance the experience.

[@rickc661]

a fine musician. also an Entertainer. and a band leader.... from the good 'ole days.

[@itswill9205]

Other reactions to consider: Skating Away (on the Thin Ice of a New Day), Too Old to Rock ’n’ Roll: Too Young to Die and A New Day Yesterday

[@BisscuteReacts]

Maybe in future

[@ThistleAndSea]

Ah, Miss Biss, Jethro Tull is one of my most favorite bands! Their music is very insightful, often full of social commentary like Aqualung, and the musicianship is always multi-layered and exceptional. The thing is though there is always a trade off with Tull. The live performances are over the top, chaotic and super high energy, They knew how to put on a show! But the live arrangements almost always sacrifice the beautiful musicality of the studio versions of their songs which often have wonderful bluesy/jazzy piano & guitar intros, interludes, and transitions, really beautiful stuff that often gets replaced with hard driving, high octane stuff when performed live. If you enjoyed the crazy, loud parts of Aqualung most then definitely Locomotive Breath and Bungle In The Jungle would be great next listens. If you enjoyed the quieter, acoustic parts of Aqualung and would like to hear more of that, some of my personal studio favs are Salamander, Wond'ring Again, Life' Is A Long Song, Up The 'pool, Mother Goose, A Small Cigar, and My God. That's really just a quick start though. My Tull playlist is nearly 13 hours long! I like them a lot. They even did a Christmas album, can you imagine? Thanks for sharing this one! Oh, and yes, you definitely should hear Ian's flute sometime. His playing is both singular and exceptional. Happy New Year to you, Miss Biss! 🎉

[@sonnesupermix]

LOKOMOTIVE BREATH is one you should also hear 🎵

[@richardmeyer418]

"The Army's up the road, Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea" Describes the Salvation Army which helps the poor, by giving a meal or a snack (Salvation a la mode) and a cup of tea.

[@KevanCorkill]

Hi Bisscute 😊 from San Antonio Texas USA 😊 I am a subscriber and a supporter of you on Patreon and I just want to say as I've been watching your videos, from the past and the present, I enjoy your interpretation of your reactions and analysis especially of the songs that I grew up with as I am 67 years old. You take the time to understand and this makes your reactions and analysis quite interesting and enjoyable. You spoke of a special project that you're working on that you're going to reveal soon and I think it's a great idea. Music has been shared from the beginning and brought forward and I believe your project is going to show this. Your example of younger people grabbing glimpses of a song while out and about in a mall or other places also in commercials, advertisements, other forms of media such as Tik Tok and memes. When you and them finally get to be introduced to the original then you come to understand that this was borrowed from before. As you continue your journey through music you'll find that the artist that I listen to borrowed from before and they borrowed from before and farther and farther back. Especially when you listen to the music from the European bands they borrow from ancient minstrels who went about villages singing folk songs and tales musically. Music is glorious in all forms. I look forward to the special project that you will unveil for us soon. All the recommendations in the comment section are outstanding and I look forward to your reactions and analysis. Also I enjoy your Twitch channel and yes it is a very nice community and I truly enjoyed your karaoke segment yesterday. I am happy you are happy with your move to Valencia and being closer to your Latin roots. Have a great day and bye 😊

[@robertnichol3669]

Jethro Tull def is top 10 most unique on stage acts from the last century. "Locomotive Breath" is a good choice if you want to hear a flute solo that is just epic....think there is a video from the same concert of it. But they put on a show.

[@tonystone2408]

Astonishing band. I've been listening to them for 55 years. All up they've released 47 albums and toured world wide extensively for many years. Unlike many bands you can never get bored with their music because they cover just about every genre and created a few of their own. Ian Anderson is / was the main driving force and apart from being an amazing musician on many instruments and a great vocalist he also composed and produced most of their songs and writes lyrics that can stand on their own. He has also done a number of solo albums.

[@MikeEnglund-ih1zh]

Jethro Tull is opening another rabbit hole for you!

[@antoniolugo37]

Three things you should know about Jethro Tull: 1. Thick as a Brick is an album that contains one continuous piece of music, split over two sides of an LP record. You must listen to it. 2. Jethro Tull's Crest of a Knave album won the 1989 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental in what was widely viewed as an upset over the favorite, Metallica's ...And Justice for All. The other nominated performers for the award were AC/DC, Iggy Pop and Jane's Addiction. This was the only time that Grammy was awarded. In this album there is a song called Budapest. 3. Jethro Tull performs a song by J.S. Bach, Bourée, arranged by Ian Anderson . Five songs you should listen to, in addition to those mentioned above : 1. Too old to rock and roll, too young to d¡e 2. Heavy horses 3. Bungle in the Jungle 4. The witch's promise 5. The whistler

[@gwengoodwin3992]

You're getting good advice about what to hear next in your Jethro Tull journey. You might also be curious to hear the band's album of Christmas music. It includes a rendition of Gabriel Faure's Pavane in F# minor, which is one of the loveliest melodies ever written. Ian Anderson gives it a respectful rock treatment with his flute.

[@Matjo7588dk]

The crazy looking, and those who stand out is always the real ones. those are the ones where you find something honest.

[@mariogansbeke]

Brilliant band. Ian Anderson is a remarkable figure to say the least, a beast on the stage. Check out "Locomotive Breath", that one you must have heard before.

[@jamestaylor3805]

Songs From The Wood and Minstrel in the Gallery are my the others on my top three list for Jethro Tull.

[@thecliffdweller1212]

Your music appreciation is spot on! Jethro Tull is a performance based act with stunning musicality and virtuosity. Many of the songs they play are performed as set-piece productions carrying the theme of the song. Aqualung is about how society sees an old man who are cast adrift and gawked at like an animal on exhibit in a zoo-like park. You correctly identified a music pattern in the first movement, that was improvisation. Both rock music and jazz share improvisation when each instrument re-interprets the melody and responds or plays against one another. Yes, Jimi Hendrix played an improvisational style with the members of his small combo. In this song by Jethro Tull the two main themes are reintroduced and improvised and different tempos and dramatic intensity. This song does not feature one of front man Ian Anderson's signature flute solos. Much of Jethro Tull's musical catalog feature the flute and the cosplay structure of medieval chamber music set to rock rhythms. The most iconic is "Minstral In The Gallery" and is probably Jethro Tull's at their most self-reflective

[@david-j1r9m]

Jethro Tull was probably the most unique band in rock history. Ian Anderson was genius and he was, I've heard, very demanding of the musicians. There was no wandering around when they played. They were a Scottish band and, as a result, quite different from their American counterparts. Love your reactions, thank you.

[@misterbill42]

They are still touring -- I saw them in concert about a year ago. Ian Anderson still has the same energy, but his voice is no longer iconic.

[@tonystone2408]

Ian Anderson was born in Scotland, brought up in England and the band originated in Blackpool.

[@cmanayf4354]

Hi Bisscute! Thanks for reacting to Tull. IMO they were one of the most unique bands from the 70's. Listen perhaps to some studio things to get a better perspective of the absolute brilliance of this band. Happy New Year.

[@RealDiehl99]

In my opinion he (Ian Anderson) is one of the best and most unique performers ever! It's a shame there is no flute in this song. "My God" live at the Isle Of Wight displays his full repertoire on stage!

[@richardlong3745]

When I listen to Jethro Tull, I always pictured Black Beard the pirate crew. It's a one-of-a-kind adventure and a special treat to witness them live on stage.

[@david-j1r9m]

I wish I had seen them.

[@carsonl.8788]

One of the best bands ever. They give a theater type performance. Check out Locomotive Breath. Ian Anderson is the best 'Rock Flutist' of all time.

[@stevebrown9955]

Jethro Tull's song "Aqualung" is about a homeless person named "Aqualung" who spends a cold day in a London park. The song describes Aqualung's final breaths as sounding like "rattling last breaths with deep-sea diver sounds". The song's inspiration came from a photograph of a homeless person in London taken by the singer's wife at the time. The singer felt guilt, fear, and insecurity about the homeless. [The anesthetist's view on Jethro Tull's Aqualung] PubMed Aqualung (song) - Wikipedia Aqualung wasn't a concept album, although a lot of people thought so. The idea came about from a photograph my wife at the time to... Wikipedia

[@quarterjukebox208]

It's best to hear the album version. Aqualung full album.

[@aaronherbison7316]

💯 studio version much better

[@christopherrobertson8098]

jethro tull should always be reacted to live

[@danwood4171]

A true total showman.

[@MarcVanLaere-zr5im]

The whole album is fantastic. 👍

[@CarlosSilva-hr1iv]

One of the best band of all time

[@EL_Duderino68]

Jethro Tull's "Broadsword," I think Bisscute would resonate with it culturally. It's about protecting family.

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

I’m old enough to have heard a lot of music through the years and I’ll say this about Aqualung, that the Martin Barre guitar solo is the most perfect for it’s song than any of the beautiful solos I can think of. Also, Ian should have had a side gig narrating documentaries through the years. A real captivating speaking voice.

[@LynndelVanWechel]

You'd enjoy "Locomotive Breath" live [1982]. This one has a flute solo. Rock on

[@tomdevore9576]

Jethro Tull is one of my favorite Prog bands. This song is about social injustice in the world. They have a great playlist. Try "Locomotive Breath" , " Cross-eyed Mary", "Bungle in the Jungle"......and goes on. Ian Anderson is a great frontman and Martin Barre is a very underrated guitarists. I bought this album in 1972 and started my journey into Prog. music. Keep going on this journey, it won't disappoint.

[@stornowayscotland]

Thank you beautiful for the reaction ❤❤❤

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you loved the reaction

[@stornowayscotland]

@BisscuteReacts wishing you all the best for 2025

[@walterfleury3840]

This song expresses the duality society can view the homeless. Some people look on him as a perverted freak, others feel sad and wonder what awful luck brought someone to where they are when they are homeless. Ian Anderson the lead singer said he wrote this song about a homeless man in the park near his home.

[@cel275]

Incredibly talented musicians. Very unique and great sound. Try: "Locamotive Breath", it has an amazing flute solo.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Maybe in the future

[@jimglenn6972]

Bravo on your reaction. Jethro Tull is one of my three bands along with Yes and The Rolling Stones. The main vocalist is Ian Anderson. I believe he is alive today although he had some difficulties with his voice. Their catalog is huge. In the beginning, there is a blues/folk sound. Then we get some jazz and some medieval/renaissance sounds afterwards some heavy metal. They50+ years and most of there songs have been hits. My favorite is from their medieval period like Songs from the Wood. Deficinated

[@keymack2477]

"Locomotive Breath" live from the late 70's or early 80's!!!!

[@kirkmatsuyama6176]

😊😊❤❤ One of the great progressive rock bands of all time. Martin Barre, guitarist, is one of the most underrated guitar players. Thank you for the reaction.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Thank you, glad you loved the reaction

[@richardtaylor6187]

Tremendous band! Long history. Brilliant music. Not 3 different songs - it's all about an older homeless, desperate, mentally ill man in need of care. All alone. They give young girls the bad eye, wander aimlessly, freeze in the winter.

[@greatgruff1442]

So many tracks you should check out by Jethro Tull. They were an important ingredient for the scene in the late '60s / '70s

[@micscwisby7798]

I have always thought of the "me" in the lyrics as the grim reaper aka death telling Aqualung not to worry, because he will be taken to a better place were the flowers bloom and the aching and agony is gone.

[@ericilsen864]

You may want to react to "Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull. A good rockin song.

[@BisscuteReacts]

Maybe in the future

[@DoctorChange106]

BISSCUTE hello - love AQUALUNG enjoy and have a cup of tea