Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath | REACTION

[@jacoblemen]

It's breath.. Like fresh breath or hold your breath. Good song choice though. I recommend Cross Eyed Mary and Thick as a Brick.

[@jamelakajamal]

Yep I Messed that up🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jamelakajamal]

Just Throw away the whole damn intro🤣

[@wheresatari6242]

@@jamelakajamal Nah. We like comedy around these partsXD

[@marejojohnson4902]

@@jamelakajamal it's all good. Happy that you are listening to this.

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾🤣

[@brendanc.8019]

Ian Anderson is a genius. His music, his lyrics, him on the flute. He was a true leader of the band.

[@fredmarshall9210]

The reaction to him playing the flute was priceless,but I would pay anything to see his reaction to seeing Ian playing..... lol...

[@jiordone8563]

One of the best front men as well as you'll see in concert videos

[@ssj3jarrod]

Exactly

[@timhuggins7069]

Ian's flute is like the licks of a lead guitarist.

[@kevincarpenter8194]

And he plays guitar as well. Had the pleasure of seeing him perform about 20 years ago on the J-Tull Dot Com tour.

[@hampyonce]

Your first case of flute induced stank face! Love it.

[@artjohnson1757]

I'm 72 yrs. old and saw the Tull in L.A. in 1970. A concert I always thought was the best I ever saw. When Ian Anderson came on the scene everyone in the music biz. laughed at him saying he'd never make it with a rock band playing a flute. Oh did they change their tune when he started kicking ass and raking in the big bucks. No one ever tried to imitate this group as it was impossible.

[@bethwaller1789]

The look on your face when Ian Anderson starts playing his flute is priceless.

[@mikeking7710]

I don't think there was a single viewer that wasn't waiting for his reaction...😁

[@lonnieporter8566]

The look on his face when he heard the second verse -- even better.

[@MrSticks9999]

@@mikeking7710 I was . I knew it was coming LOL

[@Crimethoughtfull]

Exactly. It is all like, "cool, some blusey rock thing", then it is like "WHAT did I just hear?? Is that a fkn FLUTE??" Then...well...wow, that flute surprisingly ROCKS!

[@kp3O5]

@@mikeking7710 lmao I was waiting to see what happened when the flute came in. His face was priceless

[@maskedninjagames2788]

"Getting an Allman Brother's feel".... That's about to change in five, four three.....

[@erinc6997]

😄😂

[@dustywaynemusic6297]

Thought the exact same thing

[@TheStefan6969]

Yup!!!! 😁🤘🤘

[@crystalprice7858]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@hingedelephant]

Yup

[@GWhoves]

Jethro Tull is their own Genre. Ian Anderson is a master at his craft. and he is fully self-taught.

[@olafsrensen9578]

Yes its amazing.I now some gyes in Denmark that play some instuments, but Ian is a marster on every mucic instrument he lay his hand on.Tul are fantastic.Olaf Copenhagen Denmark.

[@joyceneal6169]

I love how he explains that he took up playing the flute because it was easier to transport by train to gigs than a piano. LOL

[@anthonydeacon881]

@@joyceneal6169 I remember years ago seeing a diminutive young girl struggling onto a train, on the way up to London, with a double bass in a case. She eventually found somewhere to park her burden and sat down in the seat opposite me. I remarked that, in retrospect, perhaps that piccolo looked the more attractive option? She smiled. She had probably heard the same dumb comment (or similar) a hundred times before.

[@cjw2661]

You need to watch Jethro Tull LIVE. Ian Anderson is a MADMAN !!!

[@markbuckley3661]

I heard he did take proper lessons in the 90s. Heard him say it on an interview. Still a great flute player.

[@veritasrex66]

"Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day" is one of Tull's acoustic numbers, and very much worth a listen.

[@prprod]

Their best IMHO

[@johnbutler5650]

I love that song! Ian Anderson is on a completely other level!

[@davidcollis4758]

Warchild was one of the first Albums I ever bought before I was a teenager. LOVED IT !

[@reeceguisse17]

Thanks for this, I have to go dig out my War Child CD (lost all the Vinyl years ago, unfortunately...)

[@P-Bass_Pete]

'Skating Away', 'Wind Up' and 'My God' are my three favorite Tull songs.

[@GaryCBenson007]

I love how Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) gives us a musical history lesson in one musical phrase. Starts out in 18th century classical piano, then transitions to 19th century romantic piano, then it moves to early 20th century early jazz, then jazz blues fusion, full on blues and finally rock.

[@mattslupek7988]

Jethro Tull is the band, named after an 18th century (maybe 19th century) agriculturalist.

[@yaqubebased1961]

It conveys the fact that the story is a neverending one that keeps repeating itself.

[@corawheeler9355]

Yes - Finally, you found Jethro Tull, led by singer, writer, flutist , and musical genius, Ian Anderson. I've been a fan for 50 years. Because you like lyrics, I recommend "Heavy Horses", from the 1978 album of the same name. The band was formed in 1969. Locomotive Breath is from the 1972 album, Aqualung. You really need to see a live performance.

[@dakken74]

I second that for Heavy Horses, it's probably my favorite Tull song along with Fires at Midnight and Minstrel in the Gallery.

[@timothyhays1817]

I second the second. Ian Anderson gets very animated when he is into the music.

[@willardwooten9582]

Cora how did the Album

[@merickbrother2122]

I met Ian Anderson when he toured Jethro Tull for the Aqualung Live tour. Very nice man, just in a hurry to get to rehearsal. He took a pic and signed my Thick as a Brick record cover (I was 11 at the time). The show was fantastic and I cherish the memory.

[@corawheeler9355]

@@willardwooten9582 I stand corrected ... according to wiki, Tull formed in 1967, not '69

[@quantumdirect]

The fact that Jethro Tull was never inducted into the RRHoF is probably their greatest accolade.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

That Turner Kid I second that, that HOF is. Joke

[@TheRealDrJoey]

@@MarkSmith-js2pu As the Stones sang, It's so respectable. Yuck. We don't need no stinkin' HOF.

[@happyuk06]

Martin Barre - one of the most underrated guitarists the UK has produced.

[@gregoryian123]

Rrhof is now for pop music.

[@cheeseham9503]

They haven't inducted King Crimson either. There is something wrong with the R&RHOF.

[@patrickstone3429]

"I'm getting like a Grand Funk / Allman Brothers vibe from this" --- That's because they got some of their vibe from Jethro Tull!

[@poodlespoodles8967]

Jethro Tull got famous in 1967…I think he is still the best flute player

[@barryhollon468]

Ian Anderson not jethro tull.

[@rodbrewster4629]

Need to watch live. Ian Anderson the most unique front man ever.

[@imweakfordeaky]

Rod Brewster definitely!

[@ebtbmb]

A true showman and genius. Meticulous and flawless yet whimsical.

[@ruachadam5227]

So, I had front row seats for Jethro Tull in Knoxville Tn. 1973...I was 20 years old... Ian Anderson is Shakespeare incarnate.

[@tictocbang7443]

No doubt. Saw them in '82. It was much theater as it was a concert.

[@Mannymoe7]

Rod Brewster Saw him live he was wearing these black tights with a big red cup over his private parts😂

[@jjmalaprop9968]

When this song started, I said to myself, “I wonder what his reaction will be when the flute kicks in”. Brother, you DID NOT disappoint. 😳

[@LaWendeltreppe]

And he hasn't even seen Ian Anderson!

[@juanaboynkin1196]

That was one of my thoughts when this started. That is a flute that has never been played before and rarely since.

[@helenbradley3123]

Agreed

[@nancywright4430]

Ian Anderson is in his own league. He's the lead vocal and plays the flute as if it's his primary language. A gift to us mere mortals.

[@Muck006]

... and he uses the entire stage.

[@1kallay]

He made the flute very popular in those days, I knew a few people that got a flute and had a shot at learning the thing.

[@phillyflyer12]

The album Songs from the Wood is a little differently flavored Tull but more refined. They got even better as the 70s progressed. The title track is really good.

[@autumnphillips151]

@Philip Miller, if you like Songs from the Wood, you might enjoy the band Blood Ceremony.

[@phillyflyer12]

@@autumnphillips151 Thanks for the tip. Gave them a listen. I can appreciate the talent but just a bit too dark for me. Be well.

[@malcolmplatt3768]

It does my old heart good to see a young man like you looking on and listening in wonder at the songs that defined my youth. Every line and every note is permanently etched into my brain.

[@wakeupuk3860]

Could not agree with you more, my friend, we were so blessed to live through that time when such music was the norm. One consolation is that now their music is so BAD that when I hear 'Locomotive Breath' it is literally a breath of fresh air because the contrast between our time and theirs is so great.

[@jurgentreue1200]

When Aqualung was released I was still in high school. I'm 64 now. Everyone I knew had a copy. It was huge. One of those timeless albums.

[@phillipsarrazine9072]

I still have this LP. One of my favorite albums of all time. 💯❤

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

phil sarrazine me too 65 yrs old

[@annainaz]

Lived for a short time in a tiny little converted barracks apartment in southern FL in 1973... I had a "record player" and this was the only album I had with me.. Flashbacks every time I hear this song along with Doobie Brothers China Grove which was always playing on the airwaves...

[@susanburke3817]

Yes. Jethro Tull was around the same time as Grand Funk Railroad and Allman Bros. I have such fun watching you experience to the music of my youth for the first time!

[@haskellbob]

Ditto. I'm 65. We all had it.

[@bRichgray]

Cross Eyed Mary by Jethro Tull is also a must👍

[@illuminateyourlife3401]

1000% correct!! Just listened to it today 👌😎

[@allanjones1680]

When i was a teen i knew a girl named Mary that just so happen to be crossed eyed...so of course we called her Cross eyed Mary...true story

[@chrismitchell4665]

YESSS!

[@auser3937]

"This song is too short, we want more!" Yes Jamal, yes we do.

[@lsrx101]

Yes we do! I always thought it needed one more verse.

[@steelrarebit7387]

@@lsrx101 Three more verses at the least.

[@bozorebebo9422]

this is from LP days and a long tune was four minutes back then... and Yes! we want more lol

[@ontariobuds]

I LOVE when he takes a breath during the flute solo. “Yup”. It sounds like that anyways.

[@mpemberton7760]

He makes all kinds of sounds during his solos....breaths, grunts, snorts, yells...he's a freaking madman and a brilliant musician!

[@Black_Swan777]

Not a bad introduction to the legendary Jethro Tull. They have many classic songs that you will enjoy.

[@TrevRockOne]

I think it is a bad introduction. It's the darling of classic rock radio, but they have far better and more interesting stuff.

[@Black_Swan777]

TrevRockOne I can agree with that.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

@@TrevRockOne It's quite a good intro. The only problem is that a lot of reaction channels listen to Loco Breath, Aqualung, Cross Eyed Mary and then stops

[@scottferrell2806]

The look on your face when Ian starts his flute solo. Priceless! lol

[@ryokinor6223]

Jethro Tool? Tull is an incredible band. No two albums sound the same. Try 'Living in the Past', 'Thick as a Brick' or 'Teacher'. All great songs. Ian Anderson is just amazing.

[@k_spats]

YES! 🔥👍

[@renegade4dio]

It's Everything. Jethro Tull is a unique treasure. There is nobody else quite like Ian, and basically everything he touches is great. My favorites are Locomotive Breath, Thick as a Brick, and Aqualung, but there is album upon album of greatness right behind that. There are very few artists that put together that kind of lifetime discography, maybe Queen, Pink Floyd, maybe the Beatles, and Zeppelin belong on that list too, and I'm open to adding more, but there really aren't that many.

[@goodmongo7423]

Too Old to Rock and Roll, War Child. He just had toms of great songs and albums.

[@jacktemple4104]

I’m 72 and Jethro Tull one of my favourite bands was in the charts in the 1960s onwards.

[@TheDivayenta]

Lead vocalist, Ian Anderson, is also the mad flautist! Try his take on Bach- Bouree. It’s iconic.

[@susanmontgomery7121]

The flute is a heavy metal instrument...

[@mbeutel5854]

Here you go Jamel kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGO1f5hon9x7e5I

[@poorpauly1308]

I enjoy listening to music with people who can appreciate the art like I do. Must be why I keep coming back for your reactions. I do not watch any others.

[@wandi3267]

Been a Tull fan since 1974!! They are an acquired taste. Unending talent! OH! And yes Mr. Ian Anderson can make a flute rock out! Been around since 1968.

[@claudec2588]

I got you beat by 4 years. :)

[@gandalf679]

Went to a Tull concert in Germany back in the late 70's, as we were walking up to the concert hall, my girlfriend at that time asked me if I would point out Jethro Tull out when the show started...I almost sent her back to the car...lol...great show...and great times...I'm 62 now...and this still sounds as good as it ever did. Rock On

[@thebigshow6102]

Jethro Tull sings about the edges of society and it's raw truth

[@dawnrano132]

I’m a 54 year old woman that saw them in 1979. Ian Anderson was my idol because I play flute. I was able to shake this mans hand back stage. I was thrilled.

[@stevenhopkins2887]

I am so jealous!

[@thade7062]

Seems like he really was an ambassador for music. Thats cool you got to meet him. My dad played these guys for me in like 91 when i was 10 and i thought it was so badass that a band had a heavy song with a flute solo.

[@danamacfarlane6955]

He’s the Absolute BEST💋❤️💋😍❤️💋😍❤️💋💋🤪

[@TattooedAussieChick]

So I guess you haven’t washed your hand since 1979?!?!? 😂😂

[@sean_b_drummer]

This is a great one drive to!! And that grunt of exertion in the middle of the flute solo kills me every time!!

[@muxux4]

After 50 years of listening to this song, finally somebody said it: this song is too short!

[@artmeddaugh6669]

Jamal...:Aqualung" "Thick as a Brick" and "Cross Eyed Mary" Watching Ian Anderson on stage live with his magical flute was quite a sight to see!

[@DocRobert]

Art Meddaugh Cross Eyed Mary! Yes!!

[@danic9304]

I think that's probably the best trio of songs to intro someone to Tull

[@donnyhall2535]

Ian Anderson can definitely play the hell out of that flute.

[@Know_Your_Enemy42]

I get chills when I hear Ian play the flute!

[@mikegillaspy1721]

On 1 foot

[@MyRoom_is_old]

After his flute solos imagine Ian Anderson twirling his flute like a baton then throws it up as high as the ceiling allowed then he'd spin around a few times and catch it on the fly and start playing again!

[@jennifermagrey9848]

MrVicDog I saw broadsword and the beast concert (1982) and dayum he runs around the stage kinda doing this shit!

[@mikewallace6141]

No way this Band should not be in the Hall of Fame!!!

[@glasher8496]

Bungle In The Jungle ! ! ! ! ! !.. And HE who makes kitten, puts snakes in the grass............... Coolest Tull tune EVAH!

[@johnnieangel99]

Everyone "Just here to see your expression when he hits you with that flute solo. Also everyone. "Totally not disappointed" Also, I'd love to see you do "Cross-eyed Mary" and Aqualung"

[@collinmc3079]

I already had a smile on my face knowing the solo was coming up and waiting for the big fella to drop his jaw.

[@rmoffettutube]

Flouty stank face.

[@crazyfingers19]

I shook and clapped when j's eyes shot wide. Priceless. It is fun to watch reactions when you know that in about 3 seconds someone's mind is going to be blown. 😅😅

[@pabeader1941]

I was actually holding my breath waiting for it.

[@chrisxray68]

Ya gotta do more Tull now dude!!

[@robwealer5416]

Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, Cross Eyed Mary are all homeless people he's run into... songs are sympathetic backstories he imagines were there downfalls...

[@careym3901]

Yep, Concept album with the loser( Aqualung) being the central character and what got him there!

[@mercuryrising9174]

@@careym3901 aqualung is about a pedophile who was sentaced to live under the sea. Look up the lyrics its insanity

[@samuelecallegari6117]

@@mercuryrising9174 what the Frick man? Is just a homeless guy

[@mercuryrising9174]

@@samuelecallegari6117 why is the refrain of the song eyeing little girls with bad intent Watching they frilly panties run?? Who the hell says that shit ?? Like open your eyes

[@samuelecallegari6117]

@@mercuryrising9174 so? He talks about a homeless guy that looks at girls with bad eyes. Not about a rapist. It's simply the reality of things.

[@fyermun]

The 82 dislikes are the people that don't like the way their goosebumps from this song look on their arms.

[@johnwdaley4727]

They all missed the train...

[@oakenshanks]

that is funny...lol

[@2869may]

The Teacher, Bungle In The Jungle, Cross Eyed Mary, Thick As A Brick...!

[@tracielholladay]

Cold Wind to Valhalla Broadsword All of Songs from the Wood

[@bobwait3629]

"Living in the Past" is terrific.

[@jamesburr5826]

I love how the flute took you by surprise 🤣

[@Nightcloudmama]

This album is an absolute masterpiece!

[@remmymafia3889]

This album is one of a few special ones, that time stamped my summer of '71. Incredible album.

[@ericwammock2057]

Been asking for Jethro Tull “Skating Away” for forever. You’re so close brother! Do it! Pleeeeeease!!

[@lisawall3386]

Excellent choice!

[@danw2276]

Definitely!

[@dannymeyers5240]

Skating away on the thin ice of a new day.. ;)

[@lowlypeasant]

One of the greatest rock songs ever.

[@UnoHoo1]

Eric Wammock Yes, please!

[@sixpakshaker88]

Now imagine a long haired, bearded wizard prancing around the stage in tights.

[@Julianna1220]

on one leg! his signature stance.

[@michaelloveland1330]

And a codpiece. We mustn't forget the codpiece.

[@randallphobia8698]

You beat me to the codpiece!

[@bobcatbikerlady]

When I first seen them. I was totally shocked. Amazed and ion just total awwwwwe. . But Ian. Looked like a woodsman. Or Peter Pan ...Or the Pied Piper. I loved him. Shrooms were good. But Not. That good.

[@bisonhappenstance]

hhaaaahhahahahahhaahha

[@syntz8702]

I still think that Jethro Tull is one of the most underrated band of all time, their 70s work are all masterpiece from my point of view, you should react to other of their song (I recommend Aqualung, Heavy Horses, Thick as a brick, Flying Dutchman, Jack-a-lynn)

[@lprince7024]

Totally agree.

[@lesliesylvan]

I saw them perform at Cornell, at Ithaca, N.Y. with flautest, ian Anderson (He almost got arrested by PD, after concert) I don't know if you are aware of an offshoot group, Blodwyn Pig (several superb albums), was even better, imo, as a rock group. "A Head Rings Out" happens to have among the best Rock Covers made.. . . Don't get my wrong. I saw the concert and bought the vinyl LP's you mentioned (a number still in well-preserved considtion (historical preservationish/audiiophile non-nerd status/lol. . Another cool group is Juicy Lucy. Blue Cheer was my go to group (6 albums) We were fortunate to have experienced what appears to be generationally lasting music. Even some of the lesser, yet decent artists will be kept alive in niche pockets/genres. While the Bing Crosby's and Pery Comos and even Dean Martin slowly fade away in the dust. Not Presley or Sinatra. They're here to stay. Mr. Sexy and Mr. Soave. Be well. Never wrote a mucic novel before. Hope I didn't bore you.

[@saginawdan]

They weren't underrated back in the day.

[@coachhannah2403]

PolverizeR - Thick as a Brick is the final great album. Passion Play lost me. There are good songs that followed, but... I actually prefer the albums through Aqualung.

[@axlejohnson9156]

Stormwatch

[@tommythompson9565]

" We want more !! " Definitely . That flute solo is mind-blowing .

[@bradleyvogelsang6851]

The look on your face when the flute starts was priceless LOL

[@terriemartinez9989]

IKR

[@micko11154]

A great choice! You really need to see a live version, it will knock you out! Tull was formed up in 1967, one of the greatest bands ever! Renowned for their Superb live performances!

[@midwestboy9584]

Saw JT (one of my first concerts) way back in 1971, then again in 1978 and my vivid memories of Ian Anderson bouncing around on the stage like a madman, wild antics, colorful arm swings, playing to the audience, then gracefully bringing that flute to his lips and play ROCK n ROLL as if his life depended on it ... been one of my must listen to/and see bands LIVE for a very long time

[@ScottVanArtsdalen]

Dude! Your reaction to "his woman and his best friend..." You had me falling out of my chair! Anyone who can appreciate Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson's flute obviously appreciates the classics!

[@donlopeaguirre112]

I died.

[@fathervideo454]

His look was priceless

[@sittinonthedockofthebay2331]

Just groovin' along to the song, then all of the sudden that flute kicks in and stops him in his tracks. That look, that reaction, when that happened. That was great!!!!

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

Jethro Tull - nice I hate to be obvious here but - since you aren’t familiar with them You need to do Aqualung next - it’s an absolute all time classic rock tune

[@donHooligan]

or "cross eyed Mary"

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

"Thick as a Brick" next for more of that flute.

[@ronnelson7828]

"Nothing is Easy"

[@Rustik1722]

AQUALUNG! YES

[@jasonallen5318]

@@strangeworldsunlimited712 But it has to be the full version of Thick as a Brick.

[@susandale5767]

Ian Anderson is on vocals and flute. Cross Eyed Mary is another favorite. And Aqua Lung.

[@k_spats]

Saw them in concert at Madison Square Garden in the early 80's. Ian Anderson was *incredible* !!! He made the flute sooo rock n roll! Excellent band! One of my favorites! Please, react to more "Tull!" 💜💫✌🎵

[@thedarkfalafel9323]

Propably the best intro in history of music. The way the piano and the guitar work with each other and how it goes from jazz to rock is mind blowing

[@ugaladh]

came here to post the same

[@McMurphyKirby]

..the intro is the train warming up... Slow down repeated at the end IS the best moment of live TULL! In a nutshell ... see for yourself!

[@shootr1303]

Jethro Tull owned American music for a while. Not the stuff you heard on the radio. The good stuff. They called it "prog rock" as a way to insult it but it was as good as it gets. The rest of the album is just sensational. It came out in 1971. Thick As A Brick followed in 1972. I saw the tour they did promoting that album. They played it for an hour and a half then did all of Aqualung as their first encore. It was midnight before that was over but they played on. The concert lasted until 1 a.m. with Anderson imploring fans not to rat them out to the music union for playing so long. Locomotive Breath lasted about 20 minutes that night. So there are examples of them playing it far longer than the album version. Tull epitomized rock in that era. My friends lived and died Tull. More even than Zep, more than Pink Floyd, more than The Who. It was "the" album for a very long time. There was plenty of great music coming out but it was Tull that kept us spellbound. They put on the best concert I ever saw by far and I saw The Who, Pink Floyd, The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk and a whole lot more. Nobody played live like Tull. It was mind boggling at the time. It was the days of festival seating when I saw that 1972 tour. People crowded the stage starting with the firswt encore. We stood on the BACKS of folding chairs for hours with one foot behind you and one foot on the chair in front. It was impossible to fall down unless the entire crowd fell. It was a moment like no other. Their 1976 tour was actually better. But that first show was pure magic. I can't begin to describe it. There was just too much to talk about. You just had to be there.

[@johnroberts3723]

I wish that I'd been born ten years earlier and I'm envious of people like you who saw them in their hay day. Me and my late brother were introduced to tull by our also late cousin in about 78 but didn't get to see them until their 25th anniversary concert when they were past their best, but I agree that they were definitely on the cutting edge of what we now call prog rock, just so great and Anderson was such a clever writer and player. Also they spent more time touring in places like America and abroad rather than being at home so us British didn't see as much of them as the rest of the world when they were big news, so once again you were so lucky to have experienced the music of that era, an era that just won't be matched again I fear.

[@randallphobia8698]

My parents saw that concert. They say that they played for over 45 minutes before stopping& saying, "And now for our second number!"

[@johnroberts3723]

@@randallphobia8698 great times.

You know they were British, don't you?

[@randallphobia8698]

@ So British! :-)

[@renegade4dio]

Everyone: You can't use a Flute for Rock! Ian Anderson: Hold My Beer.

[@inigozalduendolavin4523]

Jajaja..... Wonderfull answer

[@Ahuntrgw2013]

LOL! PERFECT line!

[@tedharvick9010]

My thought exactly 💯

[@PaulGuy]

Hold my mandolin.

[@c.s.p.schofield2202]

Considering Ian Anderson and Tull; “Hold my mead”

[@marlondurrie262]

“My God” is a very underrated Tull song you should hear.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

I don't think is actually underrated. Maybe overlooked is the right word but we can say this about all Tull discography apart from Loco Breath Cross Eyed Mary and Aqualung.

[@jeremydraper733]

No one is calling my god a bad song, it’s never been underrated. Everyone that knows my god thinks it’s a great some. It’s not underrated it’s just an unknown song by most. NOT ALL DEEP TRACKS ARE UNDERRATED...

[@Suzismymom]

I was watching this on my TV and came here to say "My God". One of my all time favorite songs. I was wishing it would just slip in there and start playing at the end. Excellent reaction!

[@bsho4607]

I just hit the aqualung and thought the same thing, kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4i2pp-bo7SImJI , my god

[@marlondurrie262]

Random Name alright, maybe underrated wasn’t the word I was looking for. Overlooked maybe. I think Tull as a group overall is an underrated group. Anderson was great but some of the greatest drummers ever played in the band. Clive is 100% on par with the great IMO.

[@TealBlues22]

Ian Anderson--one the greatest Flautists EVER! He was "knighted" in the UK in 2008 for his accomplishments.

[@jimpatterson3286]

First You are right, the way you say it that is a hell of a title. My favorite song of all time. 63 years Jethro Tull is the band. Ian Anderson is the MAN

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

You’re face! Priceless! That song was full of surprises for you. I got goosebumps! ❤️

[@BNeffDC]

Same!!!

[@sherrygarza3312]

If you're gonna do Jethro, you have to do Cross Eyed Mary; and Aqualung.

[@xladydriver]

Exactly... Crossed eyed Mary ☺

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thick as a Brick , Bouree , Witche's Promise , Part of the Machine.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Hymn 43 also great.

[@danielcobbins9050]

@@tonydelapa1911 So is "My God" and "Windup". All three songs attack organized religion.

[@brainburp928]

Saw Tull in 1972 at the Chicago Auditorium Theater. 3 full hours of non-stop madness. I was in the 7th balcony (the acoustics in that place were amazing). During the concert my hair kept blowing around. After the concert, my ears rang for a solid day. Came to find out, the theater had installed quad sound in the 7th balcony. Talk about LOUD?!?!?! I should've known with everyone's hair flying around even when they weren't moving. GOOD TIMES!!!!!

[@christinoumel2291]

“ Farm on the freeway” is another good one from Jethro Tull

[@JACKnJESUS]

Tull explained the song, "It was my first song that was perhaps on a topic that would be a little more appropriate to today's world. It was about the runaway train of population growth and capitalism, it was based on those sorts of unstoppable ideas. We’re on this crazy train, we can’t get off it. Where is it going? Bearing in mind, of course, when I was born in 1947, the population of planet earth was slightly less than a third of what it is today, so it should be a sobering thought that in one man’s lifetime, our planetary population has more than tripled. You'd think population growth would have brought prosperity, happiness, food and a reasonable spread of wealth, but quite the opposite has happened. And is happening even more to this day. Without putting it into too much literal detail, that was what lay behind that song."

[@darmichar73]

This is one of those songs that you forget about, but when you hear it, you realize it was ahead of it's time. Powerful song.

[@joh22293]

Heh. If you thought you were having fun listening to Rush, you've opened a proper Pandora's box starting on Tull. Hope you enjoy the ride.

[@BNeffDC]

One of their major influences

[@joh22293]

Here's a little gem for you to watch, no need to react to it, just enjoy... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3-oYWZnm7dlmdE

[@samuelecallegari6117]

I hope he continues with Tull. A lot of reaction channels listen to the 3 well known songs and then stops.

[@spood87839]

Ian Anderson the mad Scottish flute wizard.

[@claytonpaul4259]

he dabbles

[@willcherry9029]

Madd bastard flute Wizard. Yupyup

[@fastmart]

Born blackpool i believe

[@jamiejohnson9713]

@@fastmart Born in Dunfermline, dude.

[@matts6272]

My favorite part has always been the muted guitar chords that sound like a locomotive chugging along. "Living in the Past" and "Teacher" are also all-time classics by Jethro Tull.

[@dominicjohn8954]

The band is named after the 18th century agricultural inventor, Jethro Tull who transformed farming with inventions like the mechanical seed planter that planted seeds at the right depth with the right spacing and covered the seeds with soil. Ian Anderson is the flute player and leader of the band.

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

Let's all listen to and enjoy with Jamel "Skating Away (On The Thin Ice Of A New Day)"!!!!!!!!

[@COTOHAXX]

The only reaction man,who pays attention to lyrics. Respect.

[@NjabuSergius]

Really! I watched a few reactions to this song and NOT ONE got the lyrics! Respect

[@fotoman91]

Loved the look on your face when he sang the lyrics "woman and his best friend" and also when he played the flute solo. Priceless!

[@horusblind]

one of the best songs of the 20th century! loved your face when the flute solo started!

[@paulkwiatkowski1059]

Finally bro you have come to hear the best musician band that ever was never recognized the way it should have been and Andersons song lyrics are some of the greatest of all time

[@dxcman1]

this whole album is fantastic... want more try stand up album as well. bouree will rock your world!!!

[@Inquisitor6321]

"That song is too short. We want more." That's the way performing art should be. The audience wanting more. Gotta love it!

[@John-qm7zv]

In my opinion the best Jethro Tull song...love, love love it!!!

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

Back in college, late ‘70’s , this was the song that all of us at the big parties played air guitar and air flute to. Love Tull.

[@medinamihalis]

"This song is too short!" I have wonderful news for you and it's name is Thick As A Brick.

[@MsAppassionata]

medinamihalis I couldn’t agree more. Masterpiece! And I don’t use that word very often. It’s one of the best albums of the Rock era, plain and simple.

[@professionalvampire1]

I agree! Please do "Thick As A Brick" - a live version. Ian Anderson is amazing, and hilarious - and a great flute player, too.

[@cobrasys]

No, no live version. Jamal needs to get the 43min full experience of the original 1972 album.

[@Fnordathoth]

"This song is too short, we want more!" Perfect comment!

[@nathanielcohen9890]

I watched them in concert and there is no better. Ian is one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet. I smoked a joint with him in Tucson, Arizona (1978). Hey Ian, I'm 70 and it's time for a reunion.

[@wheresatari6242]

Lol. Just waited patiently for that solo. Gets 'em every single time😂 Bet you never thought you'd put the words epic, flute, and solo in the same sentence😂😂😂

[@BNeffDC]

Yep! My son and I looked at each other and said "wait til the flute solo...watch his face". We were not disappointed!

[@wheresatari6242]

@@BNeffDC 😂

[@backspace4203]

You have to see them live. Ian Anderson is one of a kind.

[@bg442]

Have not heard this in 40 years.......still love the driving beat, Jethro Tull

[@jodiefox1251]

I've always loved the way you hear the locomotive all through the song.

[@rxibot]

Everyone: You can't have a flute in a rock band. Jethro Tull: Wins Grammy beating out Metallica *mic drop*

[@BSJ7031]

They just did.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

It's just annoying how all people remember only that episode that happen during a bad phase of the band

[@kenwelch198]

I try to imagine that first conversation. Hey guys, I'm starting a prog rock band! Oh yeah? What instrument do you play? I play the flute...

[@garymcgregor5951]

What's annoying is that people never seem to remember that the category was "Hard Rock and Heavy Meatal", and slam on Tull beating out Metallica "cuz rhey're not metal!".

[@Module79L]

It wasn't the MTV Rock awards, it was the Grammy Awards.

[@jefffournier9986]

Im 64 and been listening to jethro tull since the "This Was" Album which i believed to be his first. My favorite band in late 60's and 70's and saw them live twice. They were way ahead of their time and no wonder that song blew this dude away cause it's such a powerhouse of a tune.

[@dirliedirl]

I love This Was. It was their first and really shows their bluesy beginnings.

[@jefffournier9986]

@@dirliedirl cool not many remember, their next album was "stand up " i believe where the band popped out of the album when opened.

[@Fnordathoth]

This Was is a great album, love it and yes, the LP version of Stand Up did have a standee in it featuring the band your memory serves correctly.

[@andrewwolfe1213]

Fnordathoth benefit so good too, nothing beats their first 5 albums

[@charlesatty]

Stand up & this was , damn those were the days....now on my last round up.

[@VersinKettorix]

This song has such a powerful constant build of energy throughout it. Starting with the placid opening that elicits someone feeling around to get a sense of their surroundings, then subtly transitions to a feeling of ominous portent as a few darker chords mixed there way in. Suddenly the rider realizes the train has left the station and down the track, hurtling at breakneck speed and out of control. ~ "those intro's, they set you up."

[@anthonysiani126]

I am 68 and I grew up on Jethro Tull. Thank you for bringing back great memories!!

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

I was lucky enough to see Tull six times, and each time "Locomotive Breath" was the beginning of the final encore. It's not well remembered today, but Tull was one of the loudest bands in concert - and they got louder as the show went on. Imagine the first two piano notes in this song hitting as loud and as hard as Black Sabbath. Bet you've never had a piano rattle your rib cage! Keep on with your journey, I'm loving it.

[@hairutheninja]

Seriously underated band

[@frandanco6289]

@@hairutheninja underrated by who???? When this album came out in 1971 or 72, it was killing it everywhere... Never underrated.... You just were not born yet...

[@stevenstarkey7551]

Jamal, would you please through you hat into the ring. You got my vote!

[@RichKuni]

A Jethro Tull concert in his prime was life changing. There's just some performers that are legendary like Janis Joplin, Freddy Mercury, Iron Maiden. You know as your watching them that your life will never be the same because you have just seen perfection and your bar for everything has just been raised.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Now you’ve done it ha ha! You opened up a big can of something you’ll never want out of. The album is up there with other great ones meant to be heard entirely. The flute and vocalist are the same guy. What a band.

[@daciajcksn]

I used to play the flute when I was younger. And that guy has some serious breath control to do that, and then sing?? Omg 😲😍 Excellent reaction my friend!

[@johnlane8403]

Most older songs have at least a meaning or story that is told and the merge with music that is timeless... I wish we had music like this again.

[@pala1742]

There're enough old songs that are simple composings w/ out a lot of meaning but those most often don't stand the test of time like the good ones do. Today there is great music too but it's seldom the top of the top of the mainstream

[@autumnphillips151]

We do. We always have.

[@markwisner3972]

The best part of being old as dirt is I got to see Jethro Tull live in Atlanta in 1976.

[@ogami1972]

ok, boomer ;) lucky bastard :D

[@MrScaramanga16]

Saw them last year, still fucking awesome

[@jeffdye4102]

I hear you brother, being a young man in the 70’s was great. I saw lots of the greats in concert. Dio, Rush, KISS, Rainbow, etc.....

[@GnonplussedGnome]

I saw him live twice

[@MrScaramanga16]

Well I saw him three times

[@lordkuma7935]

Your face when you heard the flute solo come in was priceless!! Great song and great reaction.

[@peteriscelotajs5181]

I'm glad for you that you found Jethro Tull. They are grand old men of the British progressive rock. Their best years were in the seventies. True artists were playing rock back then. Watching the live performance would add to the experience.