Jethro Tull (Hunting Girl & Songs from the Wood) Kel's First Reaction

Watch Kel's first reaction to Jethro Tull - Hunting Girl and Songs from the Wood.
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[@brianeharmonjr]

Songs From The Wood and Heavy Horses are two of the most criminally underrated albums of the 70s

[@DallasGunther]

Yes my friend, that is a fact.

[@stevenpayette280]

Totally agree Brian12ish

[@graeme0309]

Songs From the Wood stands on its own two feet. Heavy Horses, only my opinion, is good, some tracks are great, but it's a little more nuanced and subtle in its offerings. HH has amazing lyrics but I think some of the arrangements, harmonies, a little bits and pieces of Tull genius, are lacking. This maybe because HH was having problems with base player John Glascock's health.

[@sciwiz57]

brian12ish “Songs from the Wood” in my top ten of all time

[@argelbargel7680]

Songs From the Wood is my favorite JT album, easily.

[@KostasHolopain]

Jethro Tull have perhaps the most underrated rythm section in rock!

[@miparedro76]

I agree , Barriemore Barlow is one of the greatest drummers but very underrated

[@zzzlumber]

Frank zappa had the best but Tull's was close...

[@benedictdonald4338]

perhaps the most underrated rock bands in all of history!

[@wolfpat]

Unfortunately, their best bass player died.

[@Ferretbomber]

absolutely. I love them both but man Barrie Barlow is a magician.

[@jimini1976]

A year or 2 later when Metallica finally won the grammy, The first thing Lars said was "We'd like to thank Jethro Tull for not putting an album out this year" 👍

[@johns20901]

That whole thing was so goofy. Great line from Lars. I am a long time Tull fanatic, seen them live numerous times, but no way are they heavy metal. Brilliant progressive music, among the best ever !

[@WinF64]

@@johns20901 To be fair, the Grammy category was too broad as it was Heavy Metal or Hard Rock. And as Ian Anderson said, the flute is definitely a metal instrument.

[@paulhine1061]

Jimini =56

[@jimini1976]

@@paulhine1061 56?

[@paulhine1061]

@@jimini1976 I didn't post that so maybe someones hacking away on You Tube :)

[@docwobbles]

He's old now, but like so many artists my uncle Ian still kicks ass, musically!

[@danw2276]

The best!

[@johnpayne7873]

Uncle?! Well then, shan’t I dispense with the common drivel of making acquaintance ... “Lo! Greetings and Salutations, blessed kinsman of the noble Ian! What I would give to join your family’s dinner table. Send my deepest gratitude and fondness to your uncle - he has been my musical Magus Perdé for over 35 years.

[@johnpayne7873]

And the bit on “kinsman” is genealogically correct - my paternal grandfather’s line was Scottish

[@armadillotoe]

He must have wonderful tales, and memories to share.

[@martinhayward4466]

Sadly not vocally anymore

[@davidcarter4247]

One of the refreshing bands of the early 70s that combined immense musicianship, exceptional songs, brilliant arrangements and awesome production values. It was brief period when musicians reigned supreme. By the the end of the 1970s those with the money had regained control, music became product and image replaced talent.

[@TheCornishCockney]

agree completely. There will NEVER be another era for fertile creativity like the 60;s and 70's. we were blessed to have lived it. I now pass on my lifetimes musical knowledge to my kids and their kids. they prefer it to todays image-driven soul-less pap.

[@kevinthebespectacledpilgrim]

Here here, well said.

[@PunguinYoga]

By the the end of the 1970s those with the money had regained control, music became product and image replaced talent. Yep!

[@pinchklub]

Correcto.

[@fdsannie]

I love Jethro Tull!!!!!! It is definitely a blast from the past...... Their early stuff from when i was in Junior High, High School and College and on and on.......... What memories!

[@780bpmclicktrack4]

I first heard 'Hunting Girl' at a Tull concert in 1976.. My jaw dropped! I was 16 at the time.. It was a 4 hour show with an intermission between sets.. $5.50 at the door!! Best show I ever saw!!

[@TheCornishCockney]

"so you want to be a rock star? what instrument do you play?" the flute.

[@marka.200]

That's a good one. I've learned recently that flute was something he picked up relatively late, self-taught I think. Before that it was guitar (see jethrotull.com/the-attic/ians-instruments/) and he tried out harmonica. But yeah, flute. ;-)

[@MrWhoevr]

The jazz flute. 😀

[@user-gg7jk8kx6p]

There is a video by a young person who is a classical Flutist who critiques Ian Anderson. It is interesting to watch. Offhand, I don't know her name but it does show the brilliance of Anderson who is self-taught.

[@marka.200]

@@user-gg7jk8kx6p you may be referring to the channel called "Heline" (I am assuming that's her name as well but who really knows?). It's very interesting seeing a classically-trained musician respond to savants like Ian Anderson.

[@user-gg7jk8kx6p]

@@marka.200, yes that's her name! I love watching all these videos of young people reacting to Jethro Tull. Thank you for responding.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

These two songs are from Tull's "pastoral" phase, when they really got into the sounds of English folk music. They've also gone through phases of the blues, progressive rock and more. Loved these guys for close to 40 years, now.

[@AK99581]

I'd still consider Tull from this period to be progressive rock, just with a heavier medieval feel to it than past records. Progressive is more of an approach than a defined sound, and this album has a lot of prog hallmarks like oddball time signatures and complex chord structures.

[@itgetter9]

JACK IN THE GREEN!

[@billryan6024]

Hunting Girl - A rock and roll symphony! Favorite song of all time by any band. First Tull album I was ever exposed to.

[@Michael-to6so]

Me Too!

[@ronaldelliott4373]

FYI It’s Oct. 2021 Tull are currently on tour! Into their sixth decade. Bravo, and congratulations!

[@ThePrion23]

a singer of these ageless times with kitchen prose and gutter rhymes

[@TheCornishCockney]

Pure Englishness right there.

[@HollowGolem]

Hunting Girl is a funny tune, from when they liked to push boundaries. I'm entertained by the idea of 6-year-old Rich listening to such a kinky song. I love Songs from the Wood and Heavy Horses. Such great tunes on those albums. "Weathercock" is a personal favorite. Minstrel in the Gallery had some great tunes ("One White Duck," "Black Satin Dancer," "Baker St. Muse") Even their later, weaker albums had fun, great tunes ("Black Sunday," "Something's on the Move," "Sparrow on the Schoolyard Wall," "Farm on the Freeway") Anderson's solo albums, especially Rupi's Dance and Secret Language of Birds have some great songs, too. "Eurology" is one.

[@user-gg7jk8kx6p]

Tull's songs are definitely sexual in nature. Listen to Velvet Green on Songs from the Wood album.

[@TheStephenPJensen]

Those two, could have been a double album. But Ian wanted to change directions and needed an extension so they made them two. SFTW is in my top 5 ever. HH? Easy top 20. But I love Tull.

[@TheStephenPJensen]

@ShariSez1 Dang. You read my mind.

[@Serai3]

Hunting Girl is actually in a long tradition of story folk songs, where a bet or a fight or an encounter is related. "The Barring of the Door" and "The Broomfield Hill" are two other songs of the same type.

[@TheBuddyandlilly]

Cold wind to Valhalla

[@Bogie3855]

There has never been another band that sounded like Tull and they still tour in Europe. Love them after all these years.

[@melissakhalar1842]

Both songs make me so happy, Songs From the Wood is in my top ten list of Jethro Tull songs and it's in Mr. Anderson's top ten Tull songs as well. I highly recommend you two watch Jethro Tull live from The Capital Center 1977 when you can. Entertaining, fun and you will see Ian Anderson's wit, charm, and how he really loves to showcase his band and himself.

[@sergiocribiori8310]

Ian Anderson the most prolific genius of rock, SFTW an authentic masterpiece.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

Ah, when songs used to be complicated, unique, and, above all, fun.

[@Serai3]

And the sexiness was witty and clever.

[@alleneh]

Such a great group. Ian Anderson is one awesome showman. Love seeing him take his one legged "stork" stance when he gets into his flute solos. Of course you now have to introduce Kel to Locomotive Breath and Aqualung. ( the live version just to see Ians facial expressions)

[@jammivenkata]

alleneh Aqualung and Acres Wild! And Cold Wind to Valhalla! And all of them actually!!

[@AK99581]

Locomotive Breath and Aqualung? As a Tull fan I think I'd rather hear some more challenging and obscure Tull pieces, wouldn't you?

[@AK99581]

@@jammivenkata Cold Wind to Valhalla would be a GREAT choice, that song rocks hard.

[@robm3569]

I've never heard "Songs From The Wood" described as "musical sunshine", but yes, I have to agree, it is in fact one of those songs you listen to and smile. I saw the S.F.T.W. tour and it was amazing, Jethro Tull at one of their peaks and probably my favorite line-up of musicians as well. Great band, decades of great music and glad to see folks still discovering and rediscovering this wonder band. Cheers!

[@twistof-faith1170]

Kel ,, looking exceptionally good on this one.

[@lisavalentine8877]

I love Jethro Tull! Songs From the Wood & Stand Up are among my favorite albums; Reasons For Waiting is still one of my all time favorite love songs from anyone.

[@tonybmw5785]

Tull took what Fairport Convention were doing with British folk in the way they moved music towards rock in reverse by taking rock music towards folk, and its effing marvelous. If you ever get a chance to meet Ian Anderson he's one of the nicest blokes on the planet, and spent a good half hour chatting with me and the wife when we were motorbike touring round the Isle of Skye when he owned his fish farm/estate. Anyway, let Kel to have a listen to, To old rock and roll, and perhaps something from Broadsword or Crest. In my mind a day with out a little Tull is a dull day.

[@RufusZerep1961]

WOW! A blast from the way past. Sophomore year in high school. Thank You for bringing back great music memories!!! PEACE

[@ronnienose8608]

This band had some truly wonderful musicians, really pushing boundaries, and I feel that Ian Anderson is something of a musical genius.

[@neil2385]

first concert I ever went to . 1976 Jethro Tull. Thanks so much

[@someoneelse101]

I think they started in 66/67. First album This Was released in 68. As for them still being around, it may only last another year at most since Ian Anderson revealed he was diagnosed with COPD last year

[@JimmyRJump]

Saw Tull for the first time on this (Songs From The Woods) tour in 1977. Check their Aqualung and Broadsword And The Beast albums. Masterpieces.

[@stevedrums1675]

Some of the rhythms Tull came out with were and remain so difficult for this drummer to play. I've played in Rush, Yes and Genesis tributes throughout the years, but Tull remains the most difficult for me to learn.

[@altonm9371]

I have this album, saw Tull in 1974 in Christchurch New Zealand, remember it clearly. I've never been the same since.

[@elcarto22]

You two as a couple are so fun to watch. So glad you found each other.

[@paulkardash2991]

I love you guys... no one know about these in the mainstream... love some Tull ... I had this lp on 8-track tape.. great choice!!

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Wow,i think its the first time i see a JT Reaction....now its Time for another Band : MARILLION !!!!

[@johnpayne7873]

Them ... and Splendor (Todd Rundgren produced them)

[@chefren77]

Tull has many great records but to me this is just the most fun out of them. Plus, it manages to have that extreme rarity - a Christmas song that's actually good.

[@Serai3]

Ring Out, Solstice Bells? I love that song. I'm also fond of Cup of Wonder. Not many rock songs celebrating Beltane, that's for sure!

[@chefren77]

@@Serai3 That's the one :)

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Hmmm see Kel sitting there with you there reminds me of the Great Live version of this song on Tulls live album "Bursting Out" !! !! Lol : D Gorgeous Gurls !!

[@cweissable]

Love love love. I have been listening to them since I was a kid.

[@Every_Day_Adventure]

man...been a very long time since I've heard this song. It fell into the forgotten category. I had a very good friend of mine who was much older who "experienced" all that the 60's had to offer if you get my drift and he was my musical guide to some of the more obscure tunes, including these ones.

[@melaniemcdermott8603]

I love this album so much. Really brings back memories. 😊✌️

[@thomasmandalla]

It is utterly pleasurable to hear my all time favorite band through new ears. Thank you.

[@jimdandrea9307]

Thank you!

[@MattJaissleFilms]

One of my all time favorite bands. The stuff is just so great, it never gets old.

[@Serai3]

Oh, my! Two songs from my favorite Tull album! This is the first time I've seen any reactor looking at this album, thank you! Hunting Girl is one in a long tradition of story folk songs, in which a tale about an encounter or a fight or a bet and the results is related. "The Broomfield Hill" is a song like this one, about a wager over a girl's virginity. (No _she_ is the one who makes the wager, LOL.) The song that I feel is a matching song to this one on the album is "On Velvet Green", also wonderfully, elaborately sensual and kinky. Ah, the 70's!

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

kel always brings the puppies !!! love to see them

[@dvbeattie]

A hidden gem of an album by JT My favorite album from them Can you do a few more songs from this album, there are many good ones. Great listening to your dialog. thanks

[@markfaris4735]

Thanks for sharing Rich & Kel. No other group in rock history comes close to the sounds produced by Jethro Tull. Easily one of my favorite bands......the harmonies in Songs from the Wood are incredible. Their innovation and mixture of sounds makes me smile too Kel. They are true wizards

[@jazzyboy7784]

Hey guys...back in the day when you were shopping for stereo speakers...you would take some of your favorite records with u to test the speakers...this was always the song I would play...so musical and every instrument is just so present and clear...thanks...keep up the great work.

[@kevinlundgren1169]

That's weird , because when I was 8 or 9 , I first heard Jethro Tull , loved every minute of it since ! And that was over 40 years ago !!

[@drumsybatabamboom8022]

Not only do you two react to great music, you also show such true love for each other.

[@christianobrien4465]

I just gonna get straight to it...DAMN KEL! OH MY VERY NICE.

[@marshman96]

Songs from the wood is my second favorite after thick as a brick . Steven Wilson remixed most of Jethro Tulls 70's album and brought out so much detail and those remixes should be checked out for sure.

[@devonvergiels5185]

So wonderfully filthy without being obscene. Absolutely perfect. The only way to go.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

I am so Amazed and surprised anybody outside of England has even heard of this BRILLIANT band sooooo happy :)

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

I'm feeling MUCH MUCH BETTER

[@gswithen]

The album Tull won a Grammy for was the masterpiece Crest of a Knave. The category was Hard Rock/Heavy Metal meaning either of those two genres. It was a new category. Jethro Tull are absolutely a Hard Rock band so it was completely justified. Later, their label put an ad in the trades that simply showed a flute with the caption: the flute is a heavy metal instrument. Classic.

[@skyscraper7474]

The most emotional Jethro tull song is "FOR MICHAEL COLLINS JEFFREY AND ME"

[@Bogie3855]

Typical of Tull no two albums sound alike. This is a fave. I was fortunate to see the concert to introduce this. Wow.

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I just saw The Martin Barre Band. He is the original guitarist for Tull. He and his band were (are) doing a Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour. He also had the band's original drummer, Clive Bunker, for the first part of the show. I would suggest that you do a song or two from their album Benefit. It has a slightly different sound and character to it.

[@swinetrek]

He was the third guitarist, following Mick Abrahams (who left to form Blodwyn Pig) and , shock, horror, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath).

[@stevehenderson1258]

@@swinetrek Tony Iommi never actually joined JT,

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

I bought 'Stand Up ' and 'Benefit' at the same time - $3.99 each on 8-track - my first Tull purchase but far from the last. I've always loved 'Benefit' - how could anyone NOT love an album whose first track is "With You There To Help Me" ?

[@blackfender100]

Has such a simple riff but so cool .it hooks you right in.

[@Loy72bob]

Love You Guys !!!!

[@johnpayne7873]

My first live concert was Tull’s complete “Passion Play” in Dallas, 1975. Even though I knew every bar and every stanza by heart, it was unspeakably incredible. I enjoyed watching the two of you. Heartwarming. May the passage of time serve only to deepen the roots of shared bonds and ever extend the branches of self discovery.

[@greogesnote8507]

John Payne I believe “Passion Play” was 1973. “Minstrel in the Gallery “ was 1975.

[@onegoodjoe]

I'm commenting before seeing the entire video because I'm here solely for the fact I love Tull! ... Songs from the wood is a phenomenal album! Who doesn't love walking on Velvet Green?

[@halbarbour7340]

Ian Anderson was born on August 10, 1947 (age 73); Dunfermline, Scotland. He has always maintained his Scottishishness.

[@ezza8833]

But brought up as kid in Blackpool…..

[@evilvolts]

Thick as a brick,Living in the Past,Locomotive Breath,Aqualung, and Bungle in the Jungle I believe will always be big hits they are timeless.

[@alanhope1190]

Thank you for reminding me how great this band really is!

[@tonkatoytruck]

The Songs from the Wood album was my first concert I went to back in 1977. I have been an Ian Anderson fan ever since. His orchestration is second to none and the use of the flute just takes his work to the next level.

[@evilvolts]

I just listened to Too Old to Rock-n-Roll: Too Young To Die

[@markhaus2830]

Another great Tull album!

[@bettiecometti8042]

De l'excellent rock progressif comme je l'aime❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ sublime Ian Anderson

[@alanhope1190]

Both Songs from the Wood and Heavy Horses are awesome, poetic albums.

[@robysuscosas]

Hunting Girl, my fave from JT! Great choice, Rich! Keep it coming! #bestreactioncouple

[@marcossilveiracamargo2814]

JETHRO TULL IS A FABULOUS AND CLASSIC BAND. FANTASTIC AND AMAZING MUSICIANS. - M.S.C.

[@dashjeffreys6998]

Thanks for this. Been a Tull fan for 45 years or so. Once in a while I'll bring out the old LP's and enjoy. I like this album and Heavy Horses in the spring time of the year. You ought to have her give a listen to This Was, Stand Up or Benefit. I think the magic began there. So fresh and obviously original..... No body ever did what Ian and the band produced. It couldn't be copied, could it? LOL

[@terrysavoy6290]

The 3 English “Countryside “ albums , songs from the woods, heavy horses and storm watch are great with so many gems within the tracks. My favorite Velvet Green.

[@michaelstamper5875]

My favourite Tull period. Songs from the Wood, Heavy Horses and Storm watch.

[@kirkb2286]

My favorite band since I was 15 ....still is at 63;👍👍

[@oskarstrom4034]

Songs from the wood is one of my favourite songs of all timer. Love your reaction.

[@titusauriliuschariotmakert2490]

my favorite album. I'm 66

[@russellbor]

One of my favorites. Chock full of tasteful and slightly lewd double entendre. Anderson is a masterful lyricist. "Galliards and lute served chilling ale". Who else would write that?

[@genegibson3264]

Every band should have a Martin Barre and a medieval bard genius in it.

[@louismelillo2376]

my fav song from them

[@olafsrensen9578]

Two masterpices. Outstanding .

[@philipc5868]

I really liked this album but the Tull album that really sold me was Stand Up. That album is beautiful.

[@FlyingAce1016]

I just found out about this band from the song the whistler it was on a pack of songs for a pc rock band/guitar hero clone game I thought I knew every single band from the 60s 70s and 80s in rock and prog and folk stuff.. HOW DID MISS THIS GROUP?!??!

[@stewarthammill7377]

I think that “the wood” was the keg that they got their drink from. It made everyone happy and song-filled. Love this album. I’m 60, bought the album newly released and none of my friends would listen to it. You are a great couple. Good job.

[@davidphillips9726]

Jethro Tull is one of those bands I heard all of the hits from as a child and LOVED, but, discovered as an adult that there was a whole library of crazy ass Tull music out there. These guys were prog rock before prog rock was a thing, and their guitarist is definitely underrated when it comes to his influence on metal.

[@stevemiller859]

So many Tull to recommend, but To old to Rock & Roll, To young to die, from the album of the same name, otherwise Aqualung, Minstrel In The Gallery.

[@Martysmarch]

I mhave always been thrilled ...FLUTE in a rock show and super Rock show.... a little later marshal Tucker band did some good flute work

[@ThePrion23]

Hunting girl was always a favorite of mine. I heard it with my brothers on the radio in Houston. it was around 1977.I was 15. the playing in this track really opened up my experience of music, much as you said. Oh yeah and as I got older I gained an appreciation of just how sexy this song is.

[@pfrstreetgang7511]

The lyrics are so naughty and amazing. Glad you saw that.

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

Much like cowbell, there's not nearly enough flute in rock.

[@ScarabKovaire]

I agree that there needs to be more flute in rock. Times can change, and we still have hope.

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

@@ScarabKovaire It's my sincere hope that with all the reaction videos and younger generation reacting to and loving the music of yesteryear, there will be a movement towards real instruments and real musicianship in music again. Perhaps, if that happens, we'll find ourselves the next Ian Anderson.

[@ScarabKovaire]

@@ArtofFreeSpeech as a flautist myself, I will do what I can to bring this to fruition.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Songs from the wood my absolute favorite Jethro Tull album love you guys love your reactions

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Jethro Tull at the Height of their Prog Best 1971'- 1977' !!

[@tarmotyyri6733]

I'm 60 yrs old & a big JT fan. Still have 3 of their vinyl albums plus some more on a hard disk as I digitized my tapes a few years ago. P.S. Still can't find your reaction to FFDP's "Wrong Side of Heaven".

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

It appears that our video has been blocked in most countries. Where are you from?

[@tarmotyyri6733]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions I'm from Finland.

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Yeah....the damn play match got us...the only way to get it on again is to chop up the song...we have a few ideas. Stand by!!! Big shout out to Finland tonight and for you!

[@tarmotyyri6733]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions Thanks, you are amazing. Wish you all the best.

[@vicparsons5498]

She is ADORABLE HOWEVER! AND HE GOT A REAL REAL NICE LADY...AND A friggin Musician too!! LUCKY GUY!

[@WrathchildNH]

Tull first album called "This Was - Jethro Tull" … 1968, progressive blues rock.... as they evolve through their first 5 albums... on to 1978 Heavy Horses... 1981 Broadsword and the Beast .... different sounds but all distinctly Jethro Tull

[@Capitaomac1]

This was the first band I remember listening to since I was born. I was only 1 and my older brother listened to Aqualung. That sticked and past on to my daughter. She was already reacting to it inside the womb. Now she's a metalhead. Still got the original 71 vinyl. It will be hers one day.

[@rustypanello8217]

"Who sing's this?" Rich: "Ian Anderson." "Then shut up and let him sing."

[@patrickrovira7213]

Sweet... Minstrel in the Gallery, Heavy Horses, Cross Eyed Mary, My God. Tull could be classified Elizabethan Rock. The Under Wraps concert is pretty good

[@darrellroninson3476]

saw them in the early seventies San Diego sports center what a magical time! Tull in the late evening and surfing in the very early morning!

[@jamiegaelcom]

One of my favorite albums of all time. I was in high school. I had been playing piano since I was 5. By 18, I had completed 6 years of classical pedagogy under a Dutch Concertmaster. By my heart was in rock and roll. And hearing this blend of so many elements that I loved was a huge experience, and I just got to feel some of my wonder again, you two make these new again somehow. Maybe because it makes me listen so close, again, as you do. Can't wait to watch you experience Pink Floyd!

[@tillbachmann7757]

Your right. Songs from the wood is like a Madrigal

[@doplinger1]

@Kel-n-Rich - I hope you showed her the back cover of that album! One of my favorite albums, "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" might be a good one to play her as it gets near Christmas.

[@christopherwhite1648]

Jethro Tull is the result when you give a Bard a progressive rock/folk/ metal band and stand out of the way.