JETHRO TULL - AQUALUNG | MINDBLOWING!!! | FIRST TIME REACTION

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[@BUSTRCHERRI]

That song sucked my balls. Sorry so many clowns led you to believe this was such a great song for a reaction video. Because the fact is that it was not. Blue oyster cult 'godzilla' is a 100 times better than this crap. It's nothing special but it's got the groove.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Saw these guys in concert!! Pure magical fire and energy!! They were in Seattle late 70’s, magic!

[@junearnold492]

Yes it is. I saw them in the early 70s. And i was hooked. I am 62 now and grew up in DETROIT and outside DETROIT. Went to my first concert when i was almost 8. . Here in ala they dont play many groups. JETHRO TULL IS ONLY ONE. THANK YOU very much for taking the time to share with all of us. LEON RUSSELL is another great singer. Thats never played. TEN YEARS AFTER. This is only afew groups or artists that are great but never play down here in ala. Thanks again

[@divallecurie9656]

Jethro Tull is one of those unique bands that's just crammed full of talent. Aside from Ian Anderson (who's a phenomenon unto himself) they had Martin Barre on lead guitar, John Evan on piano, Clive Bunker on drums and Glen Cornick on Bass. Every one of these guys is a master of his instrument. When JT came together, it was like all the stars aligned just right.

[@2869may]

"Cross Eyed Mary" is a MUST....!

[@robertcartier5088]

Practically a sequel! ;-)

[@SASD209]

fuck right

[@pamelajohnson6199]

War Child! Jethro Tull~ my first concert in DC

[@4381Junior]

I was 14 when I had this LP for the first time in my hands, back in 1975. I spent hours listening to all the songs.

[@emiliacanet9960]

Jethro amazing.thank you

[@NondescriptMammal]

Martin Barre's solo here still stands as one of the most perfectly phrased high distortion rock guitar solos ever recorded.

[@dima_r6]

true

[@emmef7970]

Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath is a must!

[@lancevaughn432]

Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, and Cross-Eyed Mary, all go together

[@mybrainhurts1856]

And they all relate to homeless people

[@tomlavine9480]

Every song on this album is a great song

[@johnenglish1955]

🤠Names of the homeless and forgotten: Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, Locomotive Breath. Brilliant and poignant songwriting! 👍

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Jethro tull has some of the most complex music in rock. So many talented musicians

[@robertpearson8798]

The army down the road is the Salvation Army and a dog end is a discarded cigarette butt. The old man's nickname is Aqualung because of the breathing sounds he makes due to his lung disease (like a scuba apparatus). This song actually makes me rather sad and melancholy, but I love it.

[@tonybennett4159]

And going to the bog to warm his feet, means going to a public toilet to get out of the cold. When the song mentions that he's eying up girls with bad intent, it's actually referring to what some members of the public think he is getting up to, not to what he is actually doing. It's a song written by a person with a degree of social awareness and sympathy.

[@lingzhou21]

@@tonybennett4159 I think Ian's wife wrote the lyrics. I may be wrong.

[@puseye]

Robert Pearson "The armies UP THE ROAD" You're pitiful!

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Me too and I love every minute.

[@mspicer3262]

'Aqualung' is a commentary on homelessness, and on how society reacts to the homeless... do 'Locomotive Breath' if you haven't already, one of my faves... and it features Ian Anderson playing the flute...

[@robertpearson8798]

Yes, two different reactions, one of pity and understanding and another of disgust and mistrust.

[@jimk5158]

hahaha love your reaction really! am sure all Tull lovers are remembering their right 1st feelings and its surely a pleasure again ❤ and as I always repeat: when you go Tull you never go back!

[@chasemcguire8545]

I know I’m 9 months late but this song really touches me in a special way. Only recently have I realized this song isn’t as simple as a song about homeless people in an urban city. The switches in tones represent the different ways society looks at home less people. The heavy part being overall society while the softer tone represents, who I assume to be, Ian Anderson and his kind attitude toward their struggles.

[@krisfox3537]

Back in the day growing up we all knew who was playing the guitar. They all sounded different. From Clapton to Hendrix to stevie ray to duane to Santana to BB king to Jimmie paige to peter Townshend and so on. They all had their distinct sound. And once a song came on you knew exactly who it was. That was the pleasure of the music in the 60's and 70's.

[@clare1061]

Martin Barre is an extremely underrated guitarist.

[@sarahzentexas]

AMEN!

[@stretchgilbert]

Absolutely.

[@leesaunders1930]

indeed he is

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Very much so!

[@markhaus2830]

I always loved Martin Barre's guitar work.

[@lisamorrison2149]

Jethro Tull were sooo good! Seen them in the mid 70's..mind blowing ir right!!

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Yeah I saw them on the Aqualung tour in Memphis at the Coliseum. Stunned !

[@guidosarducci]

Absolutely one of the most technically perfect bands you will ever hear. And yes, it's all Ian Anderson singing. Thank you.

[@stevevasell429]

Ok guys, now go right into the next song - " Cross Eyed Mary ".

[@spadams999]

YES!! This is an album that tells a story. You need to listen to the whole thing in order to understand it. It's a masterpiece.

[@stevevasell429]

See the long comment i just added to the thread. And thanks for the comment you gave to mine.

[@hippiejane2683]

Music of the 70s - mind blowing. So glad you young people are discovering it! Just an aside, wonder how many of your subscribers think Georgia is in the US.😊

[@M.E.McKinley]

Saw jethro tull in concert about 15 years ago. Great show

[@snakelite61]

You don't get many flamboyant flautists fronting a band. To say his performances are unique is an understatement.. You need to do a live performance soon. The lead is Ian Anderson who does the vocals and plays the flute. His performances are eccentric and different.

[@laurenpeck3609]

I could not have said it better

[@christinerobinson548]

The sound changes because Aqualung is being observed from two different perspectives. The first voice is what you see when you first observe Aqualung. The second voice knows something about how Aqualung lives and who he is.

[@terrysnyder8577]

"Teacher" will blow you away

[@shaunkelly9860]

The best live band I have ever seen.

[@gablen23]

"Thick As A Brick", "My God", "A New Day Yesterday", "Living in the Past", "Heavy Horses" are all great songs.

[@eualemorales]

Please react to Too Old to Rock'n Roll: Too Young to die. Jethro Tull is absolutely great!

[@doplinger1]

One of my all-time favorite albums!

[@laurenpeck3609]

Now you must listen to "Cross-Eyed Mary"

[@helenavantrooie7645]

I like your reactions to these wonderful songs from the sixties and seventies. I was born in 1951, loved them when I was young and still do now.

[@tomh1754]

Guys I was 17 when this album was released and it just blew us away. Everybody had it. Do yourself a favor and just sit down and listen to it from the start. It is a bit of a concept album and needs to be listened to start to finish. Having and altered state of mind wouldn't either if that's your thing. ENJOY

[@connieamos6038]

I lived through the 70's. Jethro Tull was the best live concert I have ever seen. And, I have seen many, many concerts. Epic! Also, love you young gentlemen.

[@3ScotsInk]

Ian Anderson, the singer. Andrew Lincoln, Rick Grimes from the Walking Dead is married to Ian's daughter. I saw Tull live a couple times and believe it or not they were fantastic live-- the musicianship was astounding. We got everything that was in the studio versions of their songs. Icons.

[@AI_Surfer]

Jethro Tull is an acquired taste, but 'Aqualung (the entire album)' is a great place to start.

[@grahamhill2411]

The live album "Bursting out" is Jethro Tull at their magnificent best! The energy and skill of this band coupled with Ian Andersons incredible flute playing is an absolute joy.

[@jimmacgregor2380]

We Used To Know - 1969 Stand Up Album. Ian Anderson has said that the melody and solo from this song was used by the Eagles in Hotel California. The Eagles used to open for Jethro Tull. Pink Floyd - Dogs and Echoes.

[@robegatt]

He said chord progression actually.

[@flubblert]

Killer, hugely underrated guitar solo. One of the best imo. The lyrics, which can sound a bit weird, is an observation of a homeless man from the perspective of abject disdain in one verse, and compassion in another (thus the stark difference in vocal tone in the beginning). It's up to the listener where he or she falls on the matter.

[@BobE316]

Can't believe they're not in the Rock n Roll HOF

[@glass2467]

Jethro Tull was the second concert I ever saw, back in the late 70s. For one of the songs the drummer, wearing a loin cloth only, dragged his drums onto the stage, pulling it by some rope, struggling and suffering, and then they rocked out.

[@williambaldridge1203]

If you want to see them live check out thick as a brick from Madison square garden or Tampa Florida that will give you an idea of what they're like live they're the most amazing band of all time especially live

[@b.a.j5168]

My mom's favorite❤❤❤ 7 months gone, and I still listen to this daily

[@ianbrooke6342]

Yes it's the same singer, Ian Anderson, he also plays flute, sometimes piano, sometimes guitar, and writes most of the songs, a truly talented guy.

[@Mbase-apollo]

I was about your age when this came out, Jethro loves to play with your brain, in a good way.

[@dannycasson1551]

Think his songs are wonderfully strange? Now watch him perform! One of the most incredibly talented artist of our lifetimes. A genius. Btw a “dog end” in England is a cigarette butt! 🚬

[@dwoehrma]

Anything LIVE is awesome. Theyre great musicians

[@waynesworld7804]

One of my favourite reactions. From anyone. Cheers from Tasmania!

[@BrandonKennedy-v9l]

I saw Jethro Tull in concert in 1991 in Worcester centrum in Worcester Massachusetts ❤

[@danielschmidt7325]

SO glad to see you got introduced to Tull!!!!!!!!!

[@johnness2457]

I had this rocking in my rambler on my 8 track player in high school early 70s and it still sounds great. Except no more 8 track or rambler

[@gvleone]

John, and I thought I was the only guy driving a 62 Rambler in 71 with an 8 track!

[@johnness2457]

@@gvleone those were fun times. Keggers and rock and roll

[@tammymorrison7709]

OMG ... Awesome video and reaction!!!!!

[@gavinblenkinsop6250]

Hey guys great reaction. There are so many good Tull songs...most are really long but beautifully sung and have really deep lyrics. My favourite is Minstrel in the Gallery. And Aqualung live is immense. Keep up the good work.

[@beekay5914]

You guys are really cool! Godnight GEORGIA!

[@pogo930]

I absolutely love watching you guys reacting to music. I am 62 and have been a Jethro Tull fan for over forty years and seeing you react is like discovering this music all over again. Thank you so much. Try 'My God' from the same album, you will love it.

[@chalkywhite7482]

I saw tull three times in Manchester in the 90s, awesome shows.

[@sandrasmith7501]

Love the guitar solo in this...but that bassline...cant get enough of it!

[@acatlover138]

When u share the sam exact everything listening to this song! Right on!!👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jermaschinot]

"...and the flowers bloom like madness in the spring..." Coughing up red blood from damaged lungs on the snow in the spring.

[@MindofKevin]

My uncle gave me an old cassette tape of Aqualung and I would play that thing front to back for weeks.

[@barrysergent5905]

Absolutely love your appreciation for great classic rock! Jethro Tull was one of the great prog rock bands of all time. They still tour, although Ian Anderson has difficulty hitting the high notes at his advanced age. Still, amazing musicianship! Their catalog is deep, filled with great songs. My personal favorite is an exquisite masterpiece of musicianship called "Hunting Girl", off of the album "Songs From the Wood" - 1977 (Led Zep drummer John Bonham called Tull drummer Barriemore Barlow one of the greatest he'd ever heard(listen to "Hunting Girl"!)). You should consider reviewing an ENTIRE Tull album, front to back : "Songs From The Wood" or "Aqualung" would be a great place to start! Keep up the great work!

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

You guys crack me up! Such fun... Peace!

[@michaelescareno7048]

Great reaction by you all to Aqualung!!! Thank you! I saw Jethro Tull live in San Antonio, Texas in 1973. I highly recommend reacting to "Cross-eyed Mary" from the same album!!!

[@zappa1952]

This is maybe the 3rd video of yours I've watched. U may feel the same about a song, but you express it in such different ways.. it's awesome! Subscribing now.

[@laurieroldan]

They are amazing live! I've seen them twice.

[@marilyndurham738]

Love the reaction of the guy on the right! U must already be a fan!?

[@msmrsro]

It really is fun to witness the pair of you hearing a song for the first time; songs that we’ve heard for decades and kind of take for granted. Good music is good music. Enjoy!

[@ClevelandPotters]

Seen these guys in concert in 1995 and they were great!! Ian Andersen is a great storyteller and the best flute player !!

[@doplinger1]

Congrats on playing the studio version!

[@sst3d]

Yes watch them live

[@susanschroeder523]

Always put on a high energy show. My favorite tour was probably Minstrel in the Gallery. Saw Ian in 2019 doing a tribute to his numerous band members.

[@clare1061]

Solo by Martin Barre is in my eyes one of the greatest solos ever. Starts out slow and then just rocked your ass out.

[@robertpearson8798]

You should watch one of their concert videos. Ian Anderson was very theatrical and entertaining on stage.

[@cindytappe6486]

Yes, live is crazy great. Till is all over the stage. Locamotion breath especially

[@zincwick99]

Good reaction to this track guys. My when he was 16 asked me if I had heard of Jethro Tull. I was a proud Dad.

[@grigoriorifiel]

All the classic rock bands and songs you react to I could give you so many stories and Jethro Tull is one of those in spades. I love watching you guys feel the music, I swear you give me acid flashbacks! lmao Don't worry it's all good. :)

[@sst3d]

“Locomotive breath” Live....do it young men...it killzzzzz!

[@CharCanuck14]

Aqualung is one of my favourite Tull albums. Any song on it will be amazing for both of you. I also suggest you go back a bit and listen to "New Day Yesterday" or "Bouree" from their Stand Up album. Great reaction guys!

[@bobmessier5215]

My God from the same album is legendary. Especially live @ the Isle of Wight concert in 1970.

[@scotmiculan7055]

No doubt about the Tulls performance at the Isle of Wright!

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

I just new you two guys.. would appreciate this song and its uniqueness!!.

[@timdeneau5552]

If you like the changes you’ll love the album Thick as a Brick. There is only one song on the album 45 minutes long. One of the best concerts I’ve seen.

[@vickirecord5534]

Aqualung album came out during my senior year in high school. We all listened to it a lot while partying. Rock on.

[@Guy_Fawkes_News]

Minstrel in the Gallery and Hunting Girl. Mind blown.

[@iarocks44]

I have seen them live about 6 times starting in 1976. An amazing band and extraordinary to see in concert. Many people to this day think that Aqualung is a concept album. It is not at all. Any similarity among songs is independent and not meant to be a deeper story. Ian Anderson got so tired of people claiming it was a concept album he wrote Thick as a Brick as a joke. The lyrics are pretty much nonsensical. However, the music, the musicianship is so outstanding that it being a joke album went over most everyone's head :-) Not too long after he then wrote A Passion Play which IS a concept album. Check it out. Really any Jethro Tull from their first album This Was through Heavy Horses is awesome. If you want something really different, try No Lullaby live. But there is a long list of songs. My God, The Teacher, Cross Eyed Mary, Songs from the Wood, Minstrel in the Gallery, Too Old to Rock and Roll Too Young to Die, A Hunting Girl are jsut a few. There many many more. It is a true rabbit hole you can get into. Side note - He did no drugs. Was afraid of his obsessive compulsive traits. Thought the drugs would kill him so he stayed away. Didn't even like pot as he characterized sharing a joint as licking a men's toilet. LOL Only Ian!

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Yes this song has very deep meaning and without watering down its blunt lyrics. That's why I love it. Telling a story about a hypothetical homeless man's experiences.. in his life.

[@mrk6599]

i love Jethro

[@tomdevore9576]

I was fortunate enough to have seen them live in the '70's. Great Prog band, Ian Anderson is a great front man.

[@TheSteveRobinson]

This was the first Jethro Tull tour I saw. Fantastic album!

[@aqualung1466]

OK - now you're getting to my favorite band. There's more than one reason for my KZbin handle. There's a LOT of great Tull that you won't get from "Aqualung" alone. Hard to say where to start exactly but at some point you should end up with Thick as a Brick (full album). Also, you guys really take the time to investigate lyrics. Do "Bungle in the Jungle", "My God" and "Hymn 43". Be prepared.

[@juliettespain7994]

Luv it

[@timdeneau5552]

Listen to the last 3 songs on Aqualung all at once for a treat. My God, Locomotive Breath and Wind Up.

[@barrycohen311]

Yes, it was about a homeless man that the singer knew. He would give him spare change and cigarettes. Strange the name they gave him though! Aqualung is an air tank, for under water diving.

[@tonybennett4159]

People in bad respiratory health will often wheeze and the song likens that to the sound of a diver breathing in an aqualung.

[@barrycohen311]

@@tonybennett4159 Thanks...I never made that connection.

[@jiggsborah7041]

I have been listening to this album since around the mid seventies when I started high school

[@757optim]

Yes, you do want to see this one live. Ian puts on a great performance.

[@jermaschinot]

Hey, I'm from Georgia too! (USA)

[@Hal9000_RD]

Questo é un pezzo fantastico! Da ragazzo era la cover preferita della mia band

[@susannebass5503]

Love you guys n this song is FABULOUS 💪✌️✌️this is a whole concept album

[@doomhunter697]

Transitions are part of what makes Prog Rock

[@tomfashing208]

My God should definitely be next. You’ll blow your minds...I guarantee it.