JETHRO TULL FIRST TIME REACTION to My God | (Music w Nick) Ian Anderson!!!! WHAT A SHOWMAN 🔥🔥🔥🎻🎵

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[@markr1256]

This has got me wandering where my codpiece is ...

[@mrgoneshouse3663]

5 times...all in the 70's....I'm a lucky Man!!!!

[@bobbiebastin5423]

Love you! I'm 70, seen Jethro Tull 12 times, I've seen everybody!!! I was in the front row 8 times!! ENJOY!!!! NOW ENJOYING LILIAC AND TAJ FARRANT!!!

[@eli10az]

I saw them live in 1970 or 1971. This was the song that opened the concert. Ian came out by himself with his acoustic guitar and then like here the band exploded and lights flashed. Best concert I ever saw.

[@joelliebler5690]

Awesome. When I was able too see them in 1989 Ian had lost his high range because he had permanently damaged his vocal chords on tour earlier in that delicate!

[@annheckenbach9396]

I saw them on that tour too, I was on the first row, standing right beneath Ian Anderson. Yes opened up for them, we didn't know much about Yes then.

[@jimmorris67]

@@annheckenbach9396 seen them with Yes mid 70’s a great show

[@annheckenbach9396]

@@jimmorris67 Must've been the same gig. Yes opened for them at the show I saw, too. I remember, we didn't know who they were- this would've been no later that 1970; I was still in High School.

[@jimmorris67]

@@annheckenbach9396 I seen Tull 3 time but the earliest was the best with TAAB but I’m pretty sure Yes opened and they were great.I’d listen to Yes so I knew how good they were.Miss thought days.Seen Led Zeppelin in 1970 and they played over 2 hours and I have trouble hearing now lol.If your interested in a good metal band now check out Jinjer a Ukrainian female fronted band.Watch their u tube video Pisces live session ,over 60 m views but not even in my top ten songs by them.Hoping you like it but their music is different

[@tommy..980]

I’m 64 years old and seen JT 9 times and have seen countless other fantastic bands of the late 60’s and 70’s and Ian Anderson and JETHRO TULL is by far the best live concert performers I’ve ever seen….

[@geneleonard4368]

I'll admit I was lucky to see all theses great Groups in there prime , Led Zeppelin ,Genesis ,Yes ,Pink Floyd ,ELP ,Gentle Giant, Supertramp etc. & Jethro Tull for the Warchild tour /MSG/NYC their biggest concert extravaganza & Too old to R& R tour Shea stadium with Robin Thrower .As good as some of the old artist are that are still around ,sadly it's not the same as when they were in there prime .Concerts in the 70s & 80s were just incredible .

[@peterz4427]

Gotta love Ian Anderson's codpiece! Man, can they put on a show.

[@andrewwallace4481]

as we say in Bonnie Scotland this man is Plum Loko. His Stage Theatrics are unmatched to this Day. Steve Howe from Yes had an Audition with Jethro Tull way back in the Day Great Humour to his Performance keep up the Great Reactions Nick n Lex 👏🌞

[@bjwnashe5589]

In terms of pure artistic personal expression, no one did it better than Ian Anderson.

[@betseyr.9081]

For another side to some fantastic flute from Ian check out "Reasons For Waiting", a beautiful Tull ballad released in 1969 on the album "Stand Up".

[@graememedley2506]

I am blessed to have seen Jethro Tull live in concert some 5 times in the 70’s & 80’s and each concert was so very different and sensational. Ian Anderson is mesmerising as an artist and entertainer whilst the band is so very talented in their musicianship. To this very day in my life as a 66 year old…..I have only ever been to 1 concert that was slightly better and that was Pink Floyd (Pulse) Jethro Tull live is such a unique experience and nothing like it. Sheer brilliance.

[@robwhitmer5294]

MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!

[@bencurti7693]

My first concert ever in 1973 at the age of 16....most kids today probably couldn't handle this, or enjoy it as much, but back in the day, many of us could! What a way to start off my concert career!

[@kevinkeefe8361]

Saw Tull in East Lansing, Mich., in 1972. They were incredible. Thanks for taking me back!

[@marktizzard47]

The answer is always yes to more Jethro Tull. THANKS for the great music.

[@brucecronin6396]

I saw them for the first time in Miami, Fl. Summer of '70. I've seen them 4-5 times. They were always AWESOME !! One of my all-time FAVS !!

[@emilymartinez6961]

I saw them back in the 70's and they gave me chills back then and watching them now, l still get chills. To go back to the 70's for just one last time 😔✌

[@jutta3378]

The one and only flute-shredder of rock music! Electrifying!

[@raffinicoghosian8699]

Seen Tull 22 times, My God is always a highlight live. Brilliant stuff. Anderson is an incredible composer/performer. Thanks for the reaction.

[@davidevans4535]

Brilliant the more Tull the better one of my top bands

[@anway1953]

A group of 10 of my friends and I went to every concert in the 70's and 80's that came to the Detroit area! Every one was amazing ,yes Ian Anderson is one of the best front men ever! Always a great show!

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Nick I sent you two great links of Minstrel in the Gallery videos Live 1975' & 1976' on your Tull Marathon "PLEASE" check them out and "hopefully" do a reaction to that great song live !! 🎶✌ Being born at the right time to have seen all these great Prog and Rock acts Live many times in the 70s from Boston to NYC it was fantastic !! Jethro Tull, Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, ELP, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Nektar, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Santana, Rush and so many more !! 🎼🎸🎹🎤🎻🥁🎶✌😊

[@macmvn]

Prog meets Metal and has My God. Byy far my favorite Tull song.

[@billhawkins1236]

I've had the great, ( and expensive ) pleasure of seeing them 17 time's over the years and even introduced my daughter to Jethro Tull, and now she's a fan! There was a run on plaid bathrobes after this!🤣🤠👍👍

[@satorimystic]

I had the great fortune to see Jethro Tull 'Live' seven (7) times, back in the 70's ... amazing, all.

[@justaguy2365]

Live Tull is incredible. Just to see Ian in all his crazed glory

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

RG stands for really great as in this Jethro Tull live video performance was/is really great! 👌🏽👍🏽

[@fezzypepper8525]

Ian Andeson...genius! Saw TULL twice. Blown away both times.

[@daledodson1279]

Amazing quality for 1970 concert footage!

[@davelafferty5728]

I saw Jethro Tull a few times, but one of the most memorable was in Philly in the mid 90's. Ian Anderson hurt his leg in South America and continued on with the tour while performing in a wheelchair. He didn't just sit in the wheelchair, he rolled around the stage playing the flute just as he would prance around on two legs. When the band got to Australia he was finally diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg.

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

"There's several ways to warm up your flute and only one of them is legal." - Ian Anderson. I'm happy I had the chance to see them live twice in the 90s. But I envy all who got to see them in the 70s.

[@bethhowton2719]

The first time I saw them was when I was 14 the Passion Play tour, I've been to see them 4 more times. They are a fabulous show every time. Enjoy

[@jeffmartin1026]

I saw Jethro Tull and then Ian Anderson 24 times over the years. Every show was stellar. Seeing them do the complete Thick As A Brick shows were truly the best.

[@kenthomas1845]

I’ve seen these guys about 5-6 times. Thank God for an older brother and sister who didn’t mind their 14 year old little brother tagging along… always loved this song

[@NicknLex]

That’s so sweet of your siblings to share this with you!! 💕

[@rodjohnson2632]

I only got to see Jethro Tull live once in the 70's, but it remains my all-time favorite concert, by my all-time favorite band. I saw so many other great bands in that same period (Genesis, Yes, Led Zeppelin, Camel, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Santana, AC/DC, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and too many others to name here), but Tull is the most memorable.

[@JeffreyLemsl-vi9qf]

I just saw the Martin barre band 2 nights ago.he definitely still got it.

[@rodjohnson2632]

@@JeffreyLemsl-vi9qf Great guitar player, highly underrated.

[@robertpearson8798]

Speaking of Rick Beato, he said a long time ago that he was going to get into some Tull but to my knowledge he hasn’t yet. When you talk to him again maybe you could rattle his chain a bit.

[@leemundoartist9932]

Anderson is musical genius in every sense. I believe he was only 23 when performing here. The greatest frontman ever.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Damn , they were so unique but yet soo prog................Peace & Love

[@luiznogueira1579]

I've been a fan of JT for more than 50 years but I'm only now starting to see these clips of them playing live. This one's definitely the youngest I've seen them, they're at their prime here! Ian's flute solo is impressive, the stuff of legends

[@josecanavezes8196]

That's it :Jethro; the agricultor. I've learned it at School 😁

[@RGRG3232]

Thanks for this request RG, this live version adds a whole new dimension for Nick and Lex. I had requested the studio version about a year back which they both enjoyed at the time but with this one now I'm sure they will like this song even more. I have seen JT 3 times in the early 90s and they were still the best group to see live all those years after when this video was from (1970, I believe). Ian is a musical genius, no doubt.

[@markcompton6750]

Such a nice guy too 👍

[@spazimdam]

Yeah Ian Anderson rules the stage! He is so into the music. My God is an amazing song. The composition, the performance, the mood evoked. A truly great rock song. As always greatly enjoyed your reaction Nick. Cheers!

[@brianburrows2041]

saw this concert in montreal in 70

[@IrishKack]

Saw them so many times in the 70s. Every time they came to Maryland. Ended up sitting on the edge of the stage once. One of the very best front men. And you gotta love his codpiece. 😁

[@shirleywenlock-hot7460]

I saw them live in NY's Filmore East, 3rd row center, under Ian's flute. It was a birthday present from my best friend (and she still is) I'd never even heard of them before. I had recently moved to the US from the UK and they expressed the culture of the time. I found them to be brilliant and as everyone else, I was drawn in by Ian Anderson's musicianship. I'm a lifelong fan, but have sadly, only seen them 4 other times. Glad you got to experience what it was like to see them live. #madmanwithaflute

[@wjl2601]

My god, they were so good at the time. Love this line up. It was not so long after Toni iommi had left to start up Black Sabbath. He told afterwards that this short time with Tull, especially with Ian learned him a lot about discipline, practising and practising again together as a band. As he said, before he was just messing around.

[@OzarkTroutBum]

I saw them first in 73-74 and several more times after that. The ripped up bath robe and the codpiece really do it for me. Rock and roll was a different animal back in the day.

[@richardhooser5096]

Tull was a trip back then. Second hand smoke highs were simply unavoidable!

[@michaelbochnia5686]

I have had the good fortune to have seen Tull live 13 times over the course of 4 decades. Sadly, not this early on but watching Ian Anderson on stage is a special thing that never gets old. Always one of the great stage front men with copious amounts of talent. Still going today.

[@chrislegner4816]

Simply one of the most unique, charismatic front men in the history of rock music. A short list all-time performance.

[@murdockreviews]

Great footage. The crazy flute solo would become an integral part of all Tull shows throughout the 1970s. The theatrics would even increase from 1972 onwards. But as manic and over the top Anderson may appear on stage, the band performances were extremely tight and carefully rehearsed. I also like his sometimes sarcastic banter in between songs on live recordings.

[@thorolsen8057]

Why aren't they in the RocknRoll Hall of Fame

[@murdockreviews]

@@thorolsen8057 Hard to say, but the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame is no quality attribute per se IMO.

[@Uninvited72]

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@stevedotwood]

Ian the minstrel, the court jester. What an icon. He was there along with Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, ELP, Gentle Giant. One of the greats

[@lisarainbow9703]

The Minstrel......in the gallery..😁

[@bobdelp2023]

HE STARTED OUT WITH : CAMPTOWN LADIES AND WENT RIGHT INTO ( GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN ) :) SICKKKKKK! :) THINK A MINUTE OF WHAT THIS LOOKED LIKE WHEN HE DID THIS BACK IN 74, INSANE!!! :)

[@williambaldridge1203]

If you want to see their progression, check out a few years later, "The thick as a brick", performance they do at Tampa stadium in 1976 . It's a great video, and a great performance. But the quality of the video is fantastic. And I was Actually at that concert. If you watch a few more videos like this, you might just become a true Jethro Tull fan.

[@kevingomez8735]

Geddy Lee of RUSH said the Jethro Tull “Thick as a Brick”Tour was the greatest live performance he had ever seen…. I say ,,”Ian Anderson in his prime was an absolutely phenomenal performer….”..

[@tommathews3964]

April of 72 found me in Tuscaloosa AL on the campus of The University of Alabama for one of the best shows I've ever seen! (and I've seen a lot! No brag, just fact) Full Thick As A Brick, which had just been released, plus quite a bit of Aqualung. Mesmerizing! Keep digging the live stuff Nick!

[@paullacroix527]

Ian Anderson flute solo 1976 Tampa Bay is well worth watching. 10min long. Sensational really...

[@michaelmalone3089]

Nice one RG 👍enjoyed ! Nick thanks our friend!

[@jefffisher1045]

I saw him live in 1977, let’s talk entertaining with each song he gave 110%

[@-R.Gray-]

Ian Anderson's vocalization through the flute was inspired by blind jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, who besides singing through his instruments would do things like play 3 saxophones at once. They covered one of Kirk's songs on their first album. Tull is an obvious example of a band where you lose a lot of the experience by just hearing the studio versions. I would highly recommend watching the reaction of an online Finnish flute teacher, Heline, ( who also calls them Yetro Tull) to an even more extreme flute solo from Tampa Stadium in 1976. On her Heline Reacts channel. He totally freaked her out, and she ended up loving him, and doing many other Tull reactions. She also researched on why his fingering on the flute is unorthodox. Her first reaction was very funny. Show that one to Alexia too. : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ7JqZiEo7x9aKM

[@susiecoll6206]

Kirk was truly amazing. I saw him several times at Ronnie Scott’s in the 60/70s.

[@mvunit3]

The Flute Teacher Heline is awesome :D. Its soo cool to see how she became a Tull fanatic. I hope You Nick checked it out with Lexi too . . . its a very amazing experience :).

[@erikahlander3489]

This was a very early Jethro Tull before Martin Barre joined. I saw them a number of times in the 1970s and 80s. (unfortunately I learned to like them and other prog band through friends in the early 70s - my friends were lucky to see the concert in Jan 69 in the Concert Hall of Stockholm with Jethro Tull as warming up-act for Jimi Hendrix!) After seing Tull (and Zappa) live, other bands became more boring live... There are a few videos at KZbin showing the live shows when they were at the top (so entertaining!): "Thick as a brick" as a start of a show (London 1977, 13:29 - the album version is 43 min!) and a typical encore after a show "Locomotive Breath" (Rockpop 1982, 5:42).

[@bobmessier5215]

I think you guys will absolutely love "A Witches Promise" by Jethro Tull, live around this same time period, 1970 or so.

[@redx1708]

This was often used as the opener. Ian would sit with his guitar under a single spotlight, leaving the remaining stage dark until the 2nd verse when it all exploded in lights and sounds.

[@JimmyRJump]

Saw Tull for the first time in early 1977 at Forest National in Brussels on their "Songs From The Woods" tour. It was a small revelation. The antics of Ian Anderson on the stage and his prowess on the flute were a thing to behold. Saw Tull dozens of times afterwards but that first time will forever stick with me.

[@gsdrummerlit]

Tull was one concert that you couldn't miss when they were in town. Loved this live snap shot.

[@jimhardiman3836]

Arguably the greatest rock band and they did it with a flute

[@SPXConyers]

Hi! This is Fred! I've been enjoying you and Lex for a while! Thanks!!! Been a Tull fan since 1969!! Such a large and diverse catalogue. You will have an amazing journey!! Let me recomend 'Thick as a Brick' Live at Madison Square Garden circa 1975, or 8 can't remember exactly. Added keyboard by then and more seasoned! I know you will totally enjoy that video! Keep on Rockin!!!

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for your suggestions and support! Glad to have you!! ❤️

[@SPXConyers]

@@NicknLex Happy to be here! Keep up the good work! You two are a treat!

[@melissayost4888]

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen Tull. I’ve met Ian 3 times. Wow. So interesting. I saw them last in 2003? & they hadn’t lost a step. Incredible. Simply incredible. Ian writes & composes everything. You haven’t seen anything if you haven’t seen Tull or The Who live. I’ve lost track of The Who concerts too.

[@davidmolina3520]

As a kid in the sixties, rhythm and blues and classical music were heaped upon me. When I first heard this tune, it gave me chills and I became very emotional. .. Bless you both 🙏💞

[@ericramirez4518]

Grande Jethro Rock de los 70

[@ericramirez4518]

Las bandas más grandes del ROCk existieron en los 70

[@bobdelp2023]

SO ONE OF THE TIMES THAT I SAW TULL WAS WITH STEELY DAN NICK 😊 AWESOME AND UNREAL SHOW B UT IT HAPPENED TO BE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY 😊 OF THE TULL BAND AND IAN IN 92 SO, IT WAS GREAT, FANTASTIC!

[@stevebrown3660]

Saw them in '71 down in Miami. Unforgettable..

[@MisterWondrous]

Yed and Yetro Bodine Tull brought the Middle Ages onto the riddle cages of contemporary culture, both visually and aurally, and seeing them, live, puts pen to paper, rubber to road, milk to cereal. Cool that you will know what they look like when you hear Thick as a Brick. Of all their genius works, their most romantic for me is the short instrumental "Elegy", which goes like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TPZYeAeLali68

[@oldiesoutdoors58]

Been a Tull fan since 1974 when the Warchild album was released ... and loved them ever since. Seen them 5 times over the years .. Thanks for the video 🥰

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Yes, I saw the original band many times. Fantastic energy. Bunker and Cornick were killing. Anderson grew as a musician in later years, but there's something special about this time.

[@hog7203]

Ian is a wild man. Such a unique individual. I think I'll just get out of bed, put on a bathrobe, and perform a rock concert. What I've always loved about him and the band, is even though theyre all amazingly over-the-top talented musicians, they don't take themselves to seriously. They have fun, and still give an immaculate performance. Blows my mind. Looked like Martin Barre was playing a Gibson Firebird. They're fun to play. That would be a great guitar to add to your collection.

[@seansullivan5965]

Arguably the best live band of the 1970s. Tons of stuff on youtube. Really in their prime in the '77 stuff

[@andrenewcomb3708]

I've seen them twice . . . 1973 & 1978/

[@yllepluff]

I live in a town of about 100k. Back in '67 Jimi Hendrix opened for Jethro Tull at a local venue. These days we rarely get that kind of bands here. I did once manage to see Blind Guardian at a venue of less than 200, though.

[@michelemichele3375]

Thanks RG. That is a great track - but you have to see the performance to have the full experience. I was lucky enough to be close to the stage and remember that tattered waistcoat giving strong medieval minstrel vibes. Definitely mad genius and showman with a beatbox flute style. I was happy to see Ian on a 2019 episode of “Ride with Norman Reedus” - a motorcycle tour tv series where they stop in to visit him in his home. Cheers 🫖

[@joolz4848]

Nick, you now need to watch the tracks "The Weaver's Answer" and "Burlesque" by English band, Family. They were active from late 1966 to 1973. Their style has been characterised as progressive rock, as their sound often explored other genres, incorporating elements of styles such as folk, psychedelia, acid rock, jazz fusion, and rock and roll. Ian Anderson calmed them as a major influence for Jethro Tull

[@lucapolidori8817]

Another great band. Chappo Chapman had that unique voice.

[@manuman27]

Family were brilliant superb Rodger Chapman vocals

[@robertdrozda1637]

Really Nick, I thought your reaction to this video, which I’ve watched many times, and this live performance was just perfect.

[@NicknLex]

Wow thank you very much!! 🤘

[@melissakhalar1842]

❤️

[@markcompton6750]

Lives about 15 mins from me. A village called Minety, near Malmesbury in the UK 👍

[@hog7203]

Does he still do any farming? Heard that's what he did when he wasn't performing. Always thought that was awesome if it was true.

[@shiftingperception]

Great choice, RG! Nick, you are absolutely right. Ian Anderson IS truly a performer and not just a vocalist and flute player. I was lucky enough to see Jethro Tull a few years ago. I'm sad to say that Ian was having such a difficult time singing in key, and I felt really bad for him. However, he gave his ALL in his performance, much like what you saw here. His flute playing live is indescribable, hearing those notes echo through the theater gives you chills. What struck me the most was that he is truly there because he LOVES what he does, moreso than I have seen from any other artist (and I've been to a lot of concerts). This is the sign of a true performer, and it's a shame that not many exist nowadays.

[@billrussell7197]

Saw them live Tampa Stadium1976...awsome show...was great!!!

[@sammybeck7794]

Ian Anderson taught himself to play the flute. His whole life he has been holding the flute incorrectly. His daughter also plays the flute and has been schooled in it. She once told her dad that he holds his flute incorrectly. He just looked at her and said, naw!

[@5xq38p4u]

I saw them 3 times in Baltimore in the '70's. Passion Play was great!

[@fords_nothere_100]

No matter how many times I see this it never gets old. The raw creativity shown here is astounding. And this show was BEFORE Aqualung came out, so they were still working these songs out (hence the different lyrics). Wonderful Nick! TY

[@bobdelp2023]

THISSSSS IS THE CLIP THAT I WAS WAITING FOR YOU AND LEX TO TAKE IN, ABSOLUTELYYYY AMAZINGGG, WITH HIS FLUTE AND EVERYTHING NICK! :) AND THE BAND OF COURSE TOO!

[@luked3920]

I believe Ian's flute playing influenced Ron Burgundy as well :) I saw them a few times in the 70s too. You said it Nick, he is a true entertainer and consummate frontman. They're great live, as you saw.

[@-R.Gray-]

I saw them once when they had 2 people in a horse costume come out onstage. It was led to the edge of the stage and turned around so that the rear end of the horse was hanging over the edge. Then a series of pool 8-balls exited the horse from under the tail.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

It was a zebra actually

[@surfrats]

Thanks for enlarging the video. It made it very enjoyable

[@NoviJimB]

Ian Anderson was definitely a creative genius. He wrote most or all of their original material, at least early on. He didn't even learn to play the flute until a few months before they recorded their first album, and was self taught. When you hear acoustic guitar on a song it's likely him playing. And what a great, unique voice. They were the first concert I ever I saw in September 1973 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, I turned 13 a week after the show. I was a little too young to appreciate it the way I would now, and only knew the songs from Aqualung at that time, but what a great experience. This version of the band was the best for me, and for my tastes I wasn't crazy about the direction they took after Aqualung. They still had some good stuff after that, but for me those first four albums were easily their best era. I know some of you won't agree, just my opinion.

[@paullacroix527]

Some people consider him the granddaddy of beat box flute. His solo in Tampa Bay 1976 is outstanding. He was a much better flutist then. Great stuff Nick. Enjoy your reactions...

[@RMForbes505]

Yes, I was going to post the same comment. He became a much better flute player in the shows I saw in the 70's. He had the ability to mesmerize a crowd of young people with a flute...how amazing is that?

[@donkunes8630]

Saw them twice once in the 70s then early 90s . Rick Beato's analysis , breakdown of various artist's works are very interesting .

[@beatlesarebest]

ABSOLUTELY play more of them!!! YPU WILL LOVE IT!! Try Aqua Lung.

[@peterfhere9461]

I was there for the festival aged 15.........great times.....

[@WendellRush2112]

This band is totally awesome been enjoying them for almost 50 years. They are great in concert and Ian Anderson is definitely the “Minstrel in the Gallery”. Thanks NicknLex 💖