Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses - with lyrics

[@MsLapompe]

Honestly who else EVER wrote lyrics of this brilliance--they really are worthy of the English poet Thomas Hardy.

[@guyonbrandt]

Real talk.

[@portcullis5622]

Because Jethro Tull have never been fashionable, Ian Anderson's lyrics are often overlooked, especially on the later albums when his voice had changed but he was still writing great songs. Songs such as this one, 'Weathercock', 'Flying Dutchman', 'Strange Avenues, and 'At Last, Forever' are poetry in their own right, even without the beautiful music.

[@irenehampson3209]

Thomas Hardy was very good as a novelist, yet not much of a poet, I'm afraid. When I read Hardy's poems I figured he used his fame to get them published, for the quality of them was worse than poor. So, as far as for poetry, give me Ian Anderson anytime!

[@norbertrosenthal6873]

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[@Anglagard1]

When other kids my age were joining the KISS Army and lining up to see Saturday Night Fever, I was listening to Jethro Tull and others like him. Some of the finest music ever made was made in the 70's, it's a shame so few were listening.

[@WrathchildNH]

Kansas Leftoverture and Point of no Return would be labeled as progressive if they were rereleased today...

[@Mikri90]

don't worry, so few were listening back then but it still lives to this day :)....I'm 26, born way after that time, yet I love Jethro Tull :)

[@sylviamarin289]

Percherons en France

[@kuddlykoala896]

James Rozoff Ian anderson

[@Vlgstoday15]

Jethro Tull isn’t his name, it’s Ian Anderson

[@badams9854]

Tull's lyrics are unbeatable. An anthem dedicated to the common man and his trusted beast of burden. This song has always left me speechless.

[@walterrichards9825]

True to their roots (and branches >had to be said

[@Rigelcentauri58]

A heavy horse and a tumbling sky, brewing heavy weather... Yes Sir!!!!! Mr. Anderson at his magnificent musical quality.

[@urskatemlin]

Truly a masterpiece. My favourite song by Jethro Tull, so honest and beautiful. Bring me a heavy horse and a tumbling sky...

[@chronotis]

spoken from my heart.

[@catgotwasted2]

They should make a horse version of Jaws. 'Horse.'

[@greg3284]

But it's really very sad. They are the end-of-the-line, He wants better, but the tractor is on it's way.....

[@darrellsmith4575]

Urška Temlin great artist

[@Olegstuff21986]

brilliant! The modern music scene needs to hear this song - THIS is real music!

[@chevalgal]

Brilliant lyrics; about something real, something other than love, lust or macho posturing...what a refreshing change. If you've ever had a chance to see a big draft horse up close, any breed, their magnificence will take your breath away.

[@rnm1011]

I hope this doesn't make me sound sad, but it really brings a tear to my eye.

[@miscellaneousetc.4280]

I had the same reaction. Its odd but I think its the emotional IQ people talk about. Its so beautiful and elegant.

[@DebbieOnTheSpot]

It's because this modern world is POISON

[@TheTwinSeasons]

Brilliant band, brilliant album, and brilliant track. Dont tou hate it when people think Jethro Tull is one guy, its a damn band!!!!

[@guyonbrandt]

The thing about Jethro Tull, that I can't say about any other group, is that their music can last you a lifetime.

[@frankcapasso2091]

Tull is a place I will always come back home to .:-)

[@paulkasputis5978]

Guyon Brandt you have a good ear.

[@Jared-91]

True but also can be said about Zeppelin and Floyd

[@paulkasputis5978]

MMID303 Funny you should say that. I loved Pink Floyd in the '70s now I can't listen to them.

[@527dalto]

Paul Kasputis I love them now. I severely hope this doesn't happen to me

[@BassBruce]

When music was allowed to be interesting and meaningful ..... now it's all: "baby baby baby oh" ..... and btw .... Tull was actually before my time, but I appreciate their amazing virtuosity and beautiful songs and productions. Nobody is creating art like this anymore, it's simply not commercial enough!

[@vikramnaharwar5338]

Absolutely, Jethro Tull personified the eclectic mix of a minstrel playing folk Jazz , rock and blues in what was an amazing sound that was truly MUSIC. Ian Anderson is a genius...and yet you have the likes of Justin Bieber or whatshisname being called a muscian! Alas the days of real music is long gone , though Blackmore's night brings some light.

[@ilovekittieification]

No,its not. I love old music but todays music is just as good

[@irenehampson3209]

Ian Anderson is a genius, and his music is the best. I can't know whether there has ever been another composer as good before him, but I am quite certain there will never be another that good after him. The way the world is heading, human kind will be lucky if there will ever be actual music made again :(

[@irenehampson3209]

I've always loved heavy horses. Such magnificent, beautiful creatures! 💚

[@georginablundell8886]

How lovely are these lyrics, what a gratitude we owe them.

[@annetteholman2999]

This is wondrous! I have never heard it before and it fills me with joy!

[@zalll6372]

Poignant.....poignant is the only word I have, I despair I can't conjure a better descriptive. The song writing is poetry that stirs my soul, it literally brings tears to my eyes...."And you'll strain again to the sound of the gulls, in the wake of the deep plough, sharing"...give me strength. Tull are so far removed from "musicians" that it humbles me.

[@miscellaneousetc.4280]

Well said my friend. I wish i could walk into a tavern filled with all the people in this comment section

[@rickigoe9743]

Listened to this song today whilst driving to work. Hadn't heard it in a long time. Still gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes at the thought of the "heavy horses coming home". There's chords in that part of the song that sound almost like a hymn.

[@YourBrilliantLife]

Ricki . . . I have the same reaction. Just opens my heart like nothing else.

[@ParkDany]

I always get loads of goosebumbs listening to it

[@142Zoli]

It's not just a song, it's a complete feeling. Thank you for uploading!

[@korakatar7921]

Stirring lyrics ! The imagery and emotions it evokes is so vivid! Love Jethro Tull and especially Ian Anderson.

[@LordTomnoddy]

Masterful, beautiful poetry married to music that manages to combine dark foreboding with defiant hope. Heavy Horses is the only piece of folk rock I know that is both threnody and prophecy. Who but Tull?

[@jenniferriggs2013]

well said!!!

[@kirkruter8310]

WOW!!! Well said.

[@Zooral45]

LordTomnoddy Would love to hear more.

[@jackmioff100]

"Bring me a wheel of oaken wood A rein of polished leather......" Ian's wistfulness is palpable. It's his ability to convey such emotions so eloquently that sets him apart from most.

[@Its_SuzieBun]

One of my favorite songs. Fast paced, mix of the orchistrated instruments and the Guitar, Bass, and Drums makes this perfect.

[@pittyone]

Oh yeah, i love this song. I had the comfort to see those times with my own eyes

[@vincebarber6933]

Thanks buddy, I love this song too; reminiscent of a simpler time, and the glory of these magnificent animals.

[@tixximmi]

Well, all I have to say is, I get to see Tull at the end of the month here in Austin. In 71, forty-six years ago, I got into two groups. A to Z. Anderson to Zappa. Two composers that are very similar but very different. That's all I've needed these past decades. I was surely blessed to be born during this time.

[@jackmioff100]

Myself, as well, but nearly a decade later than you. My two musical heroes. Ian was a huge fan of Frank's- reportedly, the only time Ian was drunk on stage was when he'd found out Frank had died- he was extremely upset.

[@tixximmi]

@@jackmioff100 This last show with Ian he put on a skit and showed pictures of everyone that died of Prostate Cancer. He showed nearly 50 music, picture and TV stars. All to music. The last picture was Frank. You should have heard the applause. A nice tribute to Frank and the other 49. But Ian has always been that way.

[@Myrrydyn1950]

Indeed, it's MY favorite too, Dad worked with Shires back in his youth. He too is long gone

[@dollaristhebest]

I have listened to this over and over again it's such a good song!!! :) Thank you to who ever thought of putting it on you tube your awesome:)😃😃

[@jaxv94]

heard this a few hours ago while driving in heavy rain at night, this song is a masterpiece.

[@eleveneleven572]

A friend had about 30 Shires. They are the most gentle and beautiful of creatures. They love a drop of cider too!

[@ParkDany]

dilwich123 stupid

[@muftydog]

Couldnt agree more.Utter shite.Ive only got 26 Tull albums.Don't know why i keep buying them really!

[@Razamabaz]

Oh look, a troll. How quaint.

[@arfdolph12]

Ian Anderson is a genius. He never ceases to amaze me. This is one tune with beautiful, thoughtful lyrics and Anderson's voice in top form.

[@YogGroove]

Not much music since 1965 contains an expression of Reverence in it. Jethro Tull manages to bring this to their music on a consistent basis. Beautiful.

[@LisaMPeppan]

Jethro Tull is my Go-to group when I'm in a creative mood. The lyrics paint such exquisite pictures on the canvas of my imagination. Great stuff. Thank you so very much, Ian Anderson; Jethro Tull could not possibly be Jethro Tull without you.

[@clare5one]

Brilliant!!!! Music was literate in the 1970s.

[@claudianoriker4038]

i love heavy horses, i mean that literally. this song honours them for all they are! :)

[@irenehampson3209]

Claudia Noriker, yes! I just posted a very similar comment just before scrolling down and finding yours! It is such a pity the world has "progressed" into today's world of heavy machinery.... Ian Anderson knew it so well...

[@CR-vn3gp]

Shauna do you remember so long ago playing this for me that day after school? Forever in my heart you remain..

[@neilmackenzie4394]

Lucky me, we saw Tull in concert three times in the 70's. Used to drive along the Saint Lawrence River from Gaspe to Toronto,in our Truimph TR-7. "We" being myself and my French Canadian wife, who was an Air Canada Stewardess.

[@Olegstuff21986]

I've been listening to this song over and over, there is so much to hear, the classical melodies, it's just awesome!

[@gallomphrattlebone329]

this song makes me cry whenever I listen to it.

[@Mr_jaujarana]

the best music in rock history!

[@amysullivan6811]

If you really listen to the lyrics this song just brings you to tears when you think about it

[@Coolraven]

It is of course a very fine song, perhaps close to his best ever. A good idea though to have the lyrics like this, and another excuse to be transported by the genius of jethro Tull.

[@lahiridilli]

Rediscovered this after some 25 years and cant stop listening since. Probably at early teens couldnt appreciate the poetry.

[@OneMoreMileAnHour]

My brother was talking about this song tonight, I'd never heard it and I jokingly sang "the shire the Clydesdale the Suffolk punch too" he went; they're pretty much the words! Lol, heavy horses are really sweet :)

[@fernandopox]

amazing song. amazing lyrics, music, composition. what I like the most about Jethro Tull is that all of their songs are so well made in every aspect that it makes it hard to classify them in only a frame. there are so many excellent songs like heavy horses, witch's promise, bungle in the jungle, locomotive breath, living in the past, my god, hunting girl, bouree, thick as a brick... My respect and admiration to Jethro Tull. Love your music!

[@1thiswas]

Wonderful song from a truly great band!

[@PhylipMorris]

sorry for my english...... much respect for this guys!!!! one of the greatest musics of all time!!! greatings from Brasil

[@laurainalbo8774]

Gracias, maestro por subir esto, es celestial!!!!!! Saludos, soy Laura desde Argentina!!!!!!

[@Randsurfer]

A love song, pure and simple.

[@phawgg2]

David, you made this in celebration of life, as also seen by a great guy & his friends who play music and they knew technology can improve our (millions of lesser peeps) lives by reminders amid a torrent of lyrics amplified amongst ancestral hard wiring within our brains. Good job I say! Till the land! Oak & leather in heavy weather indeed.

[@artscoff]

Stunning stuff, brought a tear to my eye.

[@CathyLarkinWebSavvyPR]

I think it may be chained to the work, rather than to the world. but thanks for doing this. One of my fav songs

[@KAZHETkatastrophe]

Thank you for this beautiful song!!! This vid is so great!! I love Jethro Tull

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

I had the opportunity to ride the tallest draft breed, the Percheron, on a trail ride. I expected each foot to hit the ground with tooth jarring thud, but he was smooth as silk! And what a vantage point for photography!

[@Tatiana-fe1rb]

Very beautifull poem. And sad.

[@jonobester5817]

Wow. I'm a violinist with roots in the Comstock. Mr. Anderson, thank you. Wow. I gotta check out this whole album. I have the vinyl somewhere. "Songs From The Wood" is my favourite :)

[@badams9854]

Once you've heard one, you won't stop till you've heard them all...

[@Bozohotep]

Ian Anderson is one of the few living poet's worthy of the name.

[@Meshtar]

Love you, Jethro Tull, your the best ever rock 4EVER!

[@DemonJD1]

This songs got the lot, fantastic lyrics, makes you visualize the entire song - (well it does me), time changes and a great tune - got to be their best song in my humble opinion.

[@philipmccann2358]

This song is constantly stuck in my head

[@willicat441]

Almost all of Ian's lyrics are poetry set to music. He obviously is a great reader, his articulation is spot on, and has fun playing with juxtaposition of words and meanings...

[@anubiss990]

You see, if you are true artist you can make a masterpiece out of anything. Horses being supressed by tractors... Magnificent! There's no need to use some audiotunes, that in every sentence you have to mention parties, bitches and money... No! I just don't know how to teach today's kids, or even young of my to listen good music. Jethro tull is divine. Simple, artistic and great. I saw a comment down there asking why they aren't in rock'n'roll hall of fame... It's because Jethro Tull is above it.

[@axelrudolph1573]

One of my Tull-Faves, thx for the lyrics

[@Rualkris]

In my opinion, Ian's best work as a lyricist. Thanks for posting.

[@stellaercolani3810]

What a bittersweet song...

[@maryhairy1]

Pure poetry in motion!

[@garyhiltbold7957]

WWHHOOAA WHAT AN AWESOME SONG!!! I too once upon my earlier years had draft horses

[@chronotis]

Good for you :) Magnificent creatures.

[@StevoArtist1]

I love Heavy Horses too. Your name means ham in Magyar, but, you probably already know that. Thank you for making this video and uploading it. I saw Jethro Tull in 1969 in Toronto, I believe. I better check somehow, for I might be mistaken. The horses we had in the tobacco harvests in 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, were oversized mighty horses who dragged the loaded tobacco boats to the kilns. Boats were special sleds loaded with fresh tobacco produce. If one never labored like that, you will never know.

[@kukoccc]

since i was 15 i love this band.ian anderson is really great.

[@woody7075]

There was never a band like Jethro Tull BEFORE they stepped on to the musical/pop/rock pantheon........and there has NEVER been a band like them still to this day in June 2011!!

[@greghobbs1728]

English folk rock rules ! This absolute masterpiece makes me think of "Boxer" from Orwell's "Animal Farm" and of the 2 best friends I ever had "Jake" & "Thomas" who had to leave me way too soon.

[@swilliams140]

So many songs that I knew nothing about...better late than never.

[@waynemacisaac5360]

My grandfather was a farmer, and a teamster when that meant you ran teams of horses. His love of horses, his seeing the changes, all that is in this song. I always think of him when I hear this.

[@TheCricketphoenix]

Have tickets for Sydney concert on 26/04/2011..can't wait!

[@expaddler]

Thanks for posting Nauda! I became a JT fan after the Aqualung Album was released. Saw them in Birmingham and Atlanta a few times in the late 70's. Thanks again, one of my favorite KZbin videos.

[@MrUrgando]

I saw them live yesterday (16th july) for the 5th time in my life and I recommend to any who thinks to see them in the upcoming months to go and buy the tickets immediately, because Ian is better than the past years in my humble opinion. I saw them also in 2008 and 2007 to mention the most recent years, but that 2011 gig was the best among the recent ones, so go and see them!

[@smilalady1]

He is a whirling dervish on stage. Love Tull

[@josephshanley4923]

Great piece of work!!!

[@jackporkins41]

I remember the first time that i smoked pot, I took my parents Jethro Tull records out. I don't think there are many bands that could have been as conducive to expanding that moment. I remember feeling like he was telling me something that was much more important on this album than on "Songs From the Woods" or "Tea For the Tillerman".

[@portcullis5622]

I don't wish to be pedantic (oh, OK, maybe a bit), but it must have been strong stuff, as it played tricks with your memory; 'Tea For the Tillerman' was a Cat Stevens album, Jethro Tull is a band (Ian Anderson the singer-songwiter), and it is 'Wood' singular (not plural)! Glad you enjoyed it anyway!

[@alauraroarialis8815]

A wonderful tribute to our equine friends.

[@DrPlum]

what a powerful and symbollic piece of music. One day this will become true, people will realise how the past methods are reliable especially when the oil has become dry. Todays life has lost the traditions that made every country great. How we rely on modern methods and technology, pre-packed food and convience foods that are only made from chemicals. When was the last YOU took a drive or a walk in the countryside and look upon natures gifts to us.

[@danielashton7181]

so stunning bings tears to the eyes and yes a worthy addition to the English canon

[@spleenanator2]

quite excellent tull. meaningful lyrics as always.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

A fantastic song!

[@olinstevens]

this has become my favorite tull song

[@chaos0691]

@MaxDaMedic It is far to soon to give a euology to these great horses. In Saint Augustine Florida and Brookville Florida, Avalon East and Avalon west still still use Percherons and some Clydesdales for there carrage tours. More and more draft horses are finding a place in dressage and pleasure riding, there day is far from over.

[@krzysztofmela2613]

uwielbiam szkota od lat jego glos uspakaja i buduje

[@Harmaakummitus]

Thank You. I enjoy this very much.

[@kosadinos]

My favourite too! And a bold answer to all that nowadays jazz!

[@KingOfCha0z]

Downloading album!

[@1thiswas]

I've always loved Tull - but for me this is their best ever song! The lyrics based on a poem called 'The Horses' by the Scotish poet Edwin Muir - I love John's bass playing on this track. Sucj a great band - their class shines through on every album.

[@jkubikova]

Thank you for the video. Love that song!!

[@niclasjohansson3390]

One of the best songs ever, as a tribute, to our best friends (slaves), ever !

[@andyc494]

this the best lyrics i herad in my life

[@yogaman1919]

i remember seeing the video of this song for the first time. i think (don't quote me on this or I'll deny the whole thing) it was on the 20th anniversary vhs tape. went ape over it. since then the whole album has become my personal favorite tull album

[@Sparky1002]

"In the days of Aqualung FM radio played what they called deep cuts. You would go into an album and play the obscure, the longer, the more convoluted songs in that period of more developmental rock music. But that day is not really with us anymore." - Ian Anderson

[@jenniferopdahl4365]

Bath to tells stillAriound isnt he

[@Frostynix44]

Saw Tull live in 1987!! Still love them.. Who else can make a flute rock like Ian!! Absolutely love them... Scottish too!! Woooohooo!!

[@hellbilly968]

who else could create such beautiful music? Going to see Ian Anderson live tomorrow, imagine if he actually played this....I doubt it but will yell it out to him anyway

[@tonyleggett211]

I saw him do it a few years ago and he really struggles with singing it now. Suppose it comes to use all sometime or another, still a great artist though.

[@marksolarz3756]

Love the intro............could go on for a while longer....................Tull is so..................Tull!

[@dropagemonem]

i cant forgive myself not knowing this song when im actually longtime prog lover. :O

[@LateralZoot]

Prog moves not in one direction

[@urielginat]

great video and amazing song very powerfull lyrics!!!

[@yogaman1919]

its all good nauda we can still crank up the volumn and jam :)

[@EdmacZ]

I was introduced to Jethro Tull thanks to one KZbinr by the name of AqualungGameReviews. Great music. This is one of the first Tull songs I heard, next to Aqualung, and while I barely know the lyrics, I like the melody of both of them.