Jethro Tull - Dark Ages - 1979

Jethro Tull (Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, John Evan, Barriemore Barlow, John Glascock, David Palmer) performing 'Dark Ages' during their 1979 Stormwatch tour.

[@johnlittle4833]

Jethro Tull at their prime. A fantastic live act, with showman and band leader Ian Anderson putting on his usual incomparable performance. Those who have yet to be introduced to the Tull canon have a treat in store. Ian Anderson is a musical genius, and Tull are one of the greatest rock bands produced by this country.

[@shimwooley]

This band has to be remembered as one of the best rock groups of all time !!!

[@finnmoonratzo3106]

shimwooley my favorite Tull lineup!

[@nopeststech0782]

Barrymore Barlow,John Glascock RIP John Evan, Martin Barre,David Palmer and IAN , TRUE CHEMISTRY

[@snavenai]

John Glascock. What a bass player. The whole band are stellar.

[@nopeststech0782]

Ian Evans I would give you a hundred likes of possible, they were also 2nd ro only Led Zeppelin in ticket sales for a hard rock act back then, unfortunately led Zepoelin sucked on stage , Tull was well worth the 12 bucks back then

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@nopeststech0782 Tull and Genesis blew everyone else away as live acts back in the mid to late seventies and into the early eighties.

[@drj602]

@BARRIEMOREBARLOW Dearest Barrimore! My first time seeing or hearing this - What an arrangement!!!! And the whole thing is just unbelievable from the production to the performance , oh My God!!! I've always been a bit irritated over this song being perpetually overlooked, since I think it is one of the best! And Thank You for your beautiful drumming. We loved you and we miss you very much!!!

[@markaldridge3321]

Too right Jimmy, Tull at their best.

[@randywilliams5754]

Glasscock Barrymore combo the best ever

[@gerdschoppenhorst1154]

​@@randywilliams5754...but Jeffrey was a genius too !

[@sciwiz57]

Best Tull line-up ever

[@meyou-dv8ns]

I agree BUT. Holy shit. I have been looking past the Tull band play live from 1980 to 1987 those 7 years, How the Fuck did I not know how many great songs Ian had. . It wasn't until a year ago that some 15 year old girl started to make You Tube videos of her playing her bass guitar to Tull songs " and she is great" she would play these great jams and I am like what Tull song is this, songs like Black Sunday and another song that slips my mind now but anyway I started to go back and because of her listen to all these great songs on albums I didn't like from Tull and ya know what? I WAS FUCKING WRONG!!!!!! They are great songs on these 1980's Tull albums I never liked when they first came out. And I see them playing them live on You Tube video's like this one, some guy playing Keboards and Violin I dod not know who that drummer was but he was fucking great!!!! The A album, Storm Watch, Crest Of A Knave, Ians first solo album with songs like " Trains".

[@drazj]

One of the best bass players ever. Forgotten just like dusty book on the shelf.

[@Stormwatch153]

Stormwatch is one of the best albums this world has ever had.

[@bent2]

The Steven Wilson 40th anniversary box set of this album is beyond amazing! It's like hearing the album for the first again. Run and buy is all I have to say!

[@finnmoonratzo3106]

Invisible Drummer Agreed! Amazing!

[@FuturePast2019]

@@finnmoonratzo3106 8:25 beyond amazing

[@simonaris]

It is great to see and hear John Glascock play this song. He really was a great musician

[@metalschemist]

There is no one in the music industry like Ian Anderson. One of a kind.

[@ezza8833]

Totally unique...........✅

[@orbeman]

Nor will there ever be … but I can hope

[@donalddrysdale246]

this tune has a brilliant structuring, a superb album. Anderson is about the most genuine and humble artist I know of. tull was part of the circle of prog rock's most gifted and talented.

[@BARRIEMOREBARLOW]

This is by far the most historic Tull video out there. People who know Tull know what I'm talking about. Thank you so much. A rare ensemble. Priceless.

[@timpenfield5]

PURE TALENT ON THAT STAGE, MILLION THANKS

[@pocogirl]

I am so mesmerized by the Celtic themed songs Ian has composed. Such a mystical sound, and a very insightful protrayal of the war-torn history of his Scottish roots. Many of his songs such as "Jack In The Green" and "Solstice Bells" should be adopted as modern folk songs worthy of being passed down.

[@Jellybeantiger]

One of the greatest bands to walk the earth.

[@patricksullivan9452]

The musicanship is impeccable. One of my favorite Tull songs ever. Saw them perform this live in 79. Also, had a little band by the name of UK opening for them. Phenomenal!

[@duducheization]

That's why Tull will win the Grammy for best Heavy Metal band, 10 years later :) !

[@nopeststech0782]

C S Mettalica called them hippy music too lol , yeah sure you can tell they were influenced by Tull, Thick as a brick is proof of that, Martin Barre was doing that speed picking muting on the low E string back then , the only difference was it wasn't super distorted !

[@richrol58]

@@nopeststech0782 Did Metallica say that?? Ian would have been VERY pleased with that insight...hahaha! Nice pick-up on Martin's TAAB guitar technique/innovations, also--he was so inventive and unique, if it is not mentioned now and then he would not get the credit he deserves in rock guitar history...(he sure wouldn't be out there crowing about it! haha)

[@Tyrus1134]

Saw Jethro Tull in 1979 in Carbondale, Illinois play at Southern Illinois University. Did a hit of purple mescaline and enjoyed ever second of the show.

[@placidian]

Wow, if only this line-up could have stayed together...

[@NigelFortune]

John Glascock, the bass player, died of heart failure in 1979 which lead to the drummer, Barimore Barlow, leaving too hence the break-up of this line-up. This video cannot be from the Stormwatch tour as Glascock was already ill and had to be replaced before the start of it. He left during the recording sessions for the Stormwatch album after just 3 songs recorded.

[@JJKarpinski]

Nigel Fortune Yes this actually was a Northwest Coast tour early in 79 as part of the 78 Heavy Horses tour.

[@richrol58]

@@JJKarpinski There was no "Heavy Horses" tour per se...(more the "Bursting Out" tour)

[@richrol58]

Yes, Ian wanted to go in another direction. Unfortunately when such a thing happens in the context of a musical group, with most of the creative input flowing from one person, that often means humans will be cast aside, not out of any malicious intent...

[@donalddrysdale246]

yes, sounds like you know the bassist died about a year later, which shook the band up a lot interpersonally.

[@rickjack9249]

I saw the Stormwatch tour October 22, 1979 at Uniondale, NY. Ian wore a pair of goggles over his eyes for the whole show because a few nights before he was hit in the eye from a thorn from a rose someone threw to him. I wish I had taken a photo or some other photos or videos exist from this concert, but our phones were connected to our kitchen walls and didn't have cameras back then. Who ever took this video did a good job, it's captures what it was like to be at that performance back in the 1970's. Ian/Tull always put on a great performance even for the few in the lousy seats.

[@buzzgun2000]

@Rick Jack My dad took me to the show in Pittsburgh three nights later. I also remember Ian mentioning why he was wearing the goggles/glasses.

[@nopeststech0782]

Rick Jack I was at the New Haven CT show that tour, the best show I have ever been to, and I've been to thousands

[@keinname629]

ZDF - German TV

[@balthazartwochips3181]

Best rhythm section of the 70s

[@chase6470]

John Evan is such an awesome keyboardist. Really underrated in my opinion. Together with Palmer it's in incredible lineup.

[@dunathain]

This song, in fact this interpretation brings you to a strange age, not a dark one, a joyfull space in time... listen at it with eyes closed... strange, but almost magic This six men, they were the best, so virtuous it's been hard to replace any and each

[@jaytull]

Have not seen this video before. Brings back fond memories of a wonderful and, I think, much less complicated time.

[@brianarbey6345]

This was before the track had been recorded - Anderson says it's so new they can't even play it - so it was still in its infancy with ideas being tried, kept or let go which is why John is in the performance. He wasn't around after this tour and had, of all things, developed endocarditis, something an infection in a tooth can send bacteria by blood to the heart that attacks the heart function and if not caught quickly enough with antibiotics will end in full-blown surgery which he did not survive. It's an ironic thing that teeth health actually affects the health of the heart. Stormwatch was a great album.

[@electronicpaperboypuppy2983]

Beautiful and so sad to watch as the greatest Tull line up is about close.

[@BARRIEMOREBARLOW]

John was one talented badass.

[@michaelmosher6755]

"Heaviest" Tull song in the catalogue. Could have won the "Heavy Metal" grammy if there was one back then.

[@TheRedSetterr]

This or Minstrel In The Gallery.

[@alvaronateramorales6937]

"Dharma For One"

[@boomerbaum]

This tour was the very end of a great run from Tull at it's best. From Aqualung through Stormwatch...this group of individuals including the Jefrey Hammond Hammond stint as well...was probably one of the most powerful rock bands of all time!

[@MarkTyler-pu3jv]

The David/Dee palmer instrumental piece 'Elegy' from this album, Brings tears to the eyes.

[@Tireon]

I was lucky enough to see this tour. UK opened for them. Great memories. :)

[@charleswbruton]

If you have never heard their early music you are really are missing out. Right now I am listening to the albium Stand Up the song,,We Used to Know. The Album came out in 1969. I am still amazed

[@lolmenot]

I´m new to JT but got hooked right away. The thing that struck me was that they are excellent musicians, and he has such a great stage presence. Love it! When i see their liveperformances it´s like watching a story come to life.

[@ANDREWHALL28]

Saw them on Wednesday, they played most of the first 3 albums, and are sounding better than ever. One of my favourite bands of all time

[@user-kx9df6cp5b]

Where are the head banger rickers today that said it was never my brand of music but I caught onto Jethro Tull early and am happy the band is still with us .

[@gcfrommo]

The band really shines on this one. Of course, they always seemed to be at their best on stage, they made magic in front of an audience.

[@dusttogold2719]

Omg that makes me... cant say. Listen to John Glascock's Bass-playing around 6.45! What a great musician. Why did he have to leave us way too soon?

[@togue777]

I know. Pick player or not his playing on this song is pure Geddy Lee. I saw them October 19, 1979 in Portland ME about a month before he died and had no idea of how bad off he was. I only know that I was severely bummed when he was not on stage that night, no disrespect meant to Dave Pegg who did a fine job.

[@chellebadita]

He was awesome and completely unpretentious which is a great attribute . He also had a great voice. This was before my time a bit, but the albums that JayGee was in have got to be the best. He's probably in a better place, mores the pity for us.

[@jimdunmire581]

I thought that John passed away while recording this album

[@markaldridge3321]

Yep, that bass, drums and guitar part, is pure magic, Tull at their best and rocked. God bless John Glascock, he and Barrie together were magnificent.

[@nopeststech0782]

Ritchie Blackmore was trying to snatch him up, he probably would of got him if he hadn't passed away RIP

[@buzzgun2000]

Love the intro to this one....sets a very mystical mood.

[@randywilliams5754]

What a band

[@raymonddussault5277]

WHEN I WAS YOUNG THERE WAS A GUY AT MY SCHOOL WHO LOOK LIKE IAN ANDERSON SAME BEARD AND HAIR AND VERY NICE GUY THEY SAY WE HAVE A DOUBLE IN LIFE WELL THAT WAS THE GUY WHO LOVE MUSIC JUST LIKE ME WELL THERE IS YOUR LEGEND IAN OF JETHRO TULL.......

[@secondstief]

So You met Ian, That's cool. Tull is one of my favorites. I am criticized by alot of my friends. They say a flute shouldnt be in rock and roll, but I know what I like and it is very moving music. I saw him at Hershey, PA. and he is so good live, a very talented musician.

[@markaldridge3321]

The piece of music at 6.20 from Martin Barre, Barriemore Barlow and John Glascock is just the best and Tull just rock. What a bass line from John. Superb.

[@lauriejeandibartolo873]

brilliant prophetic song! wowzers!!

[@orbeman]

I don’t know of a better entertainer ANYWHERE. Pure bliss and chuffed I got to see them in their prime

[@frankmerolillo3880]

Storm watch one of my favorite. Saw it live in Pittsburgh. Nothing like live.

[@peterdoughty2015]

Terrific lineup. Great performance. Like the brief shots from backstage.

[@greendotmusic]

what a band, one of the best rock bands ever, I cant wait to see them in May.

[@WrathchildNH]

non fans of Tull dont realize how smashing a guitar player Martin is.......very difficult music to master the style of Tull....unique to them.....seen them over 25 times live....from 76 at 14 yrs old....to 2005.....loved every show....not the bloody balloons again.....

[@bray12do]

i love jethrotull and everything they do with their music. but this is just perfect great time and key changes, never lets you get bored. also Barriemore Barlow kicks ass on drums!

[@arindo]

it's an amazing song, performed perfectly. thanks a lot for posting this one.

[@handebarlas6248]

Watching this exceptional performance again, I thank my lucky stars... but a big thank you to Mr Scot Gordon for sharing it AND a huge thank you to KZbin for being invented!! I’m thrilled every time I watch these performances which took place before I visited the UK. ❤🎉

[@raffatull]

i'm italian and i love Jethro tull

[@wildfire1978]

Stormwatch was the first i heard them too. I found it randomly in my Dad's LP collection when I was about 8 (in the mid 80's) and totally fell in love. I've seen them live twice. Once in Belfast and again in Newcastle upon Tyne in the past five years. I'd love to see them just once again before they have to call it a day.

[@brudertuck7325]

...the golden age of Jethro Tull.....

[@randywilliams5754]

The greatest 6 line up perfectly performed

[@stevewright8204]

The crazy Brits have all the best bands & Tull is the best 👍🇧🇸

[@SmashedBottleMan]

Isn't this early 1979 and, technically, the end of the Heavy Horses tour? 1979 began with the continuation of the Heavy Horses tour but they inserted the as yet unrecorded Dark Ages into the set. John was still playing bass and would do so through the last show of the tour... 1 May, 1979. Stormwatch was recorded mid-1979 and the Stormwatch tour commenced - sadly, sans John Glascock, in the fall.

[@BlueSun2]

This really is one of their best, i love being able to see these older videos of Tull when they where in their prime, just reliving a little of the past. Thanks!

[@gabrieli4734]

I always preferred John's bass over what followed after his passing...he and Barry's blend was once in a life time.....miss that

[@randywilliams5754]

Awesome

[@evanbragin9620]

GOAT🎵🎵🎵

[@moonlitme]

Darling's are you ready?.... 2022 is upon us, here we are......

[@moonlitme]

and again, 2023....

[@brudertuck7325]

...Best Band Ever....

[@MrWolfi1960]

Eines der letzten Konzerte mit John Glascock und eines der letzten Konzerte dieser besten Tull-Besetzung aller Zeiten! Danke dafür!

[@randywilliams5754]

Saw this tour Hollywood Florida

[@BARRIEMOREBARLOW]

This is Jethro Tull's finest hour.

[@BARRIEMOREBARLOW]

@drj602 Cheers, mate! The work was minimal. I loved every minute of it!

[@mariano4199]

Che sogno. Grazie Jan, Dio ti benedica.. Ci hai fatto sognare.

[@meerforelle61]

This track makes all my reaining hairs stand on end and always has!!

[@johnshannon9656]

Thank you !!!!!!!!!!

[@ps360marketing]

incredible

[@randywilliams5754]

The line up is the best of the best

[@stevepila2731]

Steffan Pila The Middle Session of this powerful progressive-rock song "Dark Ages" is definitively the best part of the entire song. It borderlines heavy metal with those powerful guitar solos courtesy of Mr. Martin Barre!!! Barriemore Barrow's drumming is very powerful and John Evan's keyboard is fluid and flows very well through the entire song. Cheers!!!

[@uncleambient]

Fantastic clip of vintage lte 70's Tull John Glascock's bass playing is fantastic !!

[@pitteddates]

Great stuff. Love Martin on guitar but they are all great

[@stevenschoen398]

Fun fact...Ian Anderson played the bass guitar on this song for it's recording on the Stormwatch LP.

[@kevgamble]

He played bass on most of the album, all but 3 songs. Elsewhere on KZbin is a Tull documentary that includes a very brief snippet of them working on Dark Ages in the studio, and it's an alternate in-progress version with Glascock on bass. It sounds amazing.

[@stevenschoen398]

Yup, he did.

[@martinhayward4466]

Sad fact, not a fun fact.

[@handebarlas6248]

Phenomenal song really! And album as well. Such a shame Ian's vocal chords got damaged during the recording of this one. Now I don't know whether I should continue liking it. But how can you not like it??????

[@Esau2507]

i couldn't agree more

[@kingcan18]

Ian Anderson.......what a f***** voice and flute player. He`s just great!!

[@southendpete]

God i love this and loved this line up. Great music and brilliant live Pete Hydes

[@JoseCamison]

Gracias Inglaterra por habernos dado tantos grupos extraordinarios

[@photo2010]

Saw them at New Haven Coliseum during the 'Thick as a Brick' tour, and about 6 years ago. They are still awesome live!

[@carole7777]

I saw them live here in RI 2 years ago. It was FABULOUS.

[@Liberaljamoke]

I saw Tull in Charlotte NC in 1975. Absolute Genius.

[@donnieandsarah]

I heard Martin in an old radio interview say this is his favorite song to play.

[@southendpete]

Great great performance, i love this !!!!!!!

[@jj00llzz]

I actually got to see them live in their hayday thanks to my big sis who took me to my first concert !!! It was the Storm Watch tour anyone else there in Boston Mass at the garden ??????

[@randywilliams5754]

Great

[@chellebadita]

John Glascock was soooooo beautiful but looking ill here. The way he moves drives me crazy. Such a sad loss.

[@slackdude1]

Barrie is probably the best out of the lot of them here. No musician could watch this without their jaw dropping at his playing. They are all off the charts completely. Must have rehearsed a bit

[@Stormwatch153]

There's simply no better music on the whole wider world than Tull's.

[@KingHellstrings]

Same. I've actually talked to him. Very down to earth person.

[@adric137]

a great band!

[@hugoalbertorivas8992]

Ian anderson capo total..!!

[@JoshuaBattenMusic]

@Branimir9000 This was the second north american leg of the Heavy Horses tour, and the last tour to feature John Glascock on Bass.

[@branimirgprelosnjak7855]

Joshua Batten hey, thanks man, seven years later!

[@Branimir9000]

spinning down the youtube ages came scross this again ...dynamic stuff, still. not quite polished into the album version. they were pretty great! I still love Stormwatch in my earbuds.

[@footballchick214]

im going to see him soon!! im so excited .. hes amazing

[@cesarmalopoet3169]

tremendo grupo,legends of rock

[@mamila9]

greatness!! greatness!!greatness!!

[@sciwiz57]

The best Tull lineup- Songs From the Wood, Heavy Horses, and Stormwatch-too bad Ian sacked this band-always loved them but this was the high point！

[@donalddrysdale246]

the bassist died from heart problems in 80, who was personally close with the guitarist also.

[@MSPARKS]

John Glascock ( bassist ) passed away in November 1979 , drummer Barriemore Barlow quit .

[@paulsegura4208]

Great lineup even though Ian is a complete ass!