Jethro Tull- Nothing Is Easy (First Listen)

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[@JustJP]

Apparently I messed up the upload schedule and skipped "Look into the Sun" lol. Its coming tomorrow, I just set the dates wrong.😃

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

JustJP have a great weekend. Thanks for the tunes.

[@zenclover8468]

Dude this song is soooo good live. The drums get crazy. The studio version is awesome but this is one of the main songs i think of when i think of Early Tull. "Living in the past", feels very different but its my other big favorite from the time period. The song "roots to branches" a much much later work, also has a feel of genres coming together in a smooth tullian way.

[@benoitdesmarais2948]

Looking forward to Look Into the Sun. You'll see that this pastoral, acoustic beauty (along with Reasons for Waiting) is standing up (tee hee) alongside all the stuff that came after through Aqualung, TaaB and the celtic trilogy (Songs from the Woods on....)

[@kayleenilsson3825]

Oh I was just about to point it out, but that's cool, another Tull treat so soon 🙌 Nothing is Easy is one of the best tracks of this album as you may have noticed, I knew you'd be all over that epic climax at the end 👌 I don't know if you've seen my pointing it out before but I'll keep saying it, please do the Steven Wilson Remixes, the audio is just too damn crisp to pass up, just want you to get the very best experience, trust me man, you'll thank me 🤓👉

[@benoitdesmarais2948]

And yes yes yes: THE WILSON REMIXES all the way!!

[@Jerlwayne]

Jethro Tull’s absence from the Rock and Roll HOF is a CRIME!!!

[@lynnarthur1411]

I second that abomination!

[@ljsites]

Jerry Vaughan , relax, I used to get really upset about certain bands being ignored by the the RRHOF until I realized that organization is a complete joke!

[@Jerlwayne]

Lj Sites I suspect only the most cynical artists share your view. Even if the organization has an agenda, the validation of a worthy career is important to the ego, especially one as robust as Ian Anderson’s. The HOF has notoriously spurned Prog and JT is the most glaring omission.

[@ljsites]

Jerry Vaughan , I suspect SUPERTRAMP falls into that category also.

[@justaguy2365]

At this point not really. They don't deserve Tull. Or King Crimson.

[@tonyetchells6051]

A Jethro Tull song that is surprisingly often overlooked is "Life Is A Long Song", it was one one of their biggest hit singles.

[@bradsmack1]

You must be in Europe! "LIALS," while released on a 7" EP in the UK, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Ireland, 'twas never a single release in the States. It got to #18 in the UK in '71. Did you know Ian's good buddies, Fairport Convention, covered "LIALS" on their "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" album in 1997?

[@tonyetchells6051]

@@bradsmack1 Yep, England! Some good info, thanks.

[@bradsmack1]

@@tonyetchells6051 Just found this: "LIALS" by the Martin Barre Band from a 2019 festival.......with a female lead singer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHOTc4qCd9Whqas

[@giamo645]

bradness fairport convention’s cover is just horrible. I heard it live back in 1998 in italy

[@SandlapperSam]

One of my favorites for sure

[@RedPillMode]

Essential Tull. Been listening this for decades, your appreciation is ... uh appreciated!

[@JustJP]

Haha ty!

[@eileendobbs8574]

Haven't heard this song for a while. I forgot how good it is.

[@russellpotter7294]

Jethro Tull is just the ultimate music to smile to.

[@genegibson1690]

I love that comment!! Ian's I. Q. Is off the chart. Don't believe me, listen to him talking and/or singing. His lyrics are poetry , love that man.

[@samuelmregister]

Bunker and Cornick! One of my all time favorite rythm sections in rock!

[@bradsmack1]

And, talk about under-rated!!!

[@robertjewell9727]

That song has energy to spare. Killer performances by all.

[@lemming9984]

The original Island release of this album had a gatefold sleeve with "pop-up" caricatures popping up when the sleeve was opened!

[@bradsmack1]

Same here with the Warner/Reprise US release! Too bad they couldn't/didn't add one of those little buttons that have sound, triggered when you open the album, like they do in some greeting cards! Hallmark should've handled the packaging!!

[@whiskytalkauspetersschrank]

Sand Up was the album that defined the "New" Jethro Tull sound at the time - the direktion they wanted to move on further (and did) An album that should show how good and special the were and the packed things in to let all memers shine - It is maybe not their greatesd one, but one of theire most importend records. Listened to the whole thing lately, got the great Vinyl oft the Remix and love it even more now.

[@BayouMaccabee]

My favorite of all Jethro Tull records.

[@skunkworksu7638]

Love the joy you show when you hear something good.

[@MrAitraining]

Great track and Album.

[@lastrada52]

Took my two sons 13 & 15 at the time -- to see Jethro Tull outside festival at MusikFest in Bethlehem, PA several years ago. Great show but then it started to rain. Tull was protected. My sons got up to leave & I said "do you see anyone else leaving? Sit." We sat through the rain (it was brief but soaking). People built little tents around themselves and Ian Anderson thanked the audience for staying. Later, my wet sons said it was the greatest concert they ever attended -- and they still talk about it today. JustJP -- good assessment.

[@JustJP]

Haha thats awesome John! Ty for that 🌧☂️

[@mickcapewell6369]

Outrageous off-kilter drumming 👍

[@Jodyrides]

I just stumbled on these videos of First listeners. I do feel bad for the current in the previous three generations that missed these types of bands that were on off the radios. Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, cream, Santana, Joe Cocker, Chicago, Alvin Lee, the stones, Robin Trower, The Who, the guess who, the grateful dead, Iron butterfly, the doors , Beatles, traffic, Quicksilver, Emerson Lake, and Palmer, yes, Pink Floyd , Black Sabbath , Fleetwood Mac vanilla fudge, Jefferson airplane, Boston Jimi Hendrix. The radio was the best part of your car.. We thought it would never end.. I have lots of the albums i used to go to all the concerts I could, I have seen fairly local bands that were superb, law Out of Youngstown, gravel out of Pittsburgh, the American tears out of the UK.. I can’t believe those bands could not make it. But those top bands of that era we’re just cranking them out. Back then you could put your radio or your home stereo on one station. Today, you get in your car., or turn on your home stereo, and all you’re doing is searching, scanning to find some thing, that isn’t there..

[@JustJP]

Thanks for watching Jody! :D Great thing is now I/we can discover them all

[@67Svenski]

This song was released in 1969 near the start of progressive rock scene and was a big hit of young musicians, but got almost no radio play. Most of the people at concerts were young men, since the girls at that time were still crazy about the Beatles. In 1969 the Beatles released their Abbey Road album (my favorite Beatles album). 1969 was the year I got my first guitar, an MG sports car and a girl friend. It was a good year and progressive rock got better and better, but the radio kept with their 3 minute song format and gave us Disco in the 80's.

[@ZalMoxis]

Can't go wrong with 70's Tull....

[@jermaschinot]

or 60's!

[@williambaldridge1203]

@@jermaschinot Or 80's, or 90's, or 20's, or any Era of Tull

[@lynnarthur1411]

Jethro Tull. Uh...yeah.

[@JamesHowe]

Just a very cool song by Jethro Tull. I really like the jazzy feeling to it. Classic sound for the time period.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

The first time i saw Jethro Tull in concert was in 1970. Mountain opened for them. Tickets were $2.50. Ian Anderson was one of the greatest showmen. All of Tull's musicians were top notch in that era. After Mick Abraham's left Tull, he formed the band Blotwyn Pig. They were a very good b and. I wasn't that crazy about their music after Thick as a Brick. My college roommate played Stand Up constantly during our freshman year. I must have heard it 1000 times and have never got tired of it.

[@JustJP]

Great price for a one of a kind experience

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

As you talking about the music sound....... that's why one of the Classic bands of Prog !! : )

[@nonosays]

Jethro Tull is simply the end. Love it!

[@stevejacobson2906]

Have seen Tull about 40 times and this song is a killer live. Please check out any live version of it.

[@RichieG]

One of my fav songs from one of my fav albums.

[@michaelkolb5900]

Hey Justin My Man!! Wow!! Here we go again!! SPOT ON SIR!!! What a great song!!! So fun to watch you enjoying this so much!! The band was AMAZING RIGHT?!! The DRUMMER- WOW AND THE GUITAR!! The ending- that's how they did it back in the day!! I don't recall anyone disliking Jethro Tull back then!! This was so enjoyable start to finish!! Great job JP! I love how you slipped in- My 'LOVELY' WIFE!! NICE!! You 2 seem very happily married!! That makes me smile!!! See you tomorrow!! Your #1AZ FAN MICHAEL😸🙀😊😊

[@bobmessier5215]

Possibly my favorite Tull rocker.

[@ludolamot1043]

So many great albums and concerts.....

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

One of Tull's more rocking selections.

[@MissAstorDancer]

GOODNESS, I still love this reaction so much! I love it almost as much as I love the song! Or, actually, maybe more, cause with your reaction I get all the things I want, including one of the coolest songs ever! The drums in this song are, to me, on a level of greatness that really was at LEAST equal to the other more obviously well-known great drummers! If you actually had any idea, Justin, of how often I re-listen to so many of your reactions...........well, your head would explode!

[@famat161]

Here it comes. A great song.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

My caps don't yell. They just stand out and quietly emphasize. Here it comes again: SKATING AWAY ON THE THIN ICE OF A NEW DAY in case you haven't already heard it. Ian doesn't care if you sit this one out. GO!

[@robertterrell3065]

FINALLY! Some early Jethro Tull! I've loved this song since high school. This album is way good! And this may be my favorite song. Like you said, some jazz influence. There was more of that in the early days of rock and then it just sort of vanished. Too bad. It was a good mix I always thought. Anyway, thanks so much for reacting to this album. And, I bet your album doesn't have the pop-up of the band that the original albums had! None of that anymore. It was just a wonderful addition to an album that is an artifact of the early days.

[@HeavyMetalTones]

Always loved Tull will always love Tull

[@Scatherfirst]

Stand Up was a late 60s masterpiece. In HS I was in a band called Tarnished Toad (don't ask) and this is one of the songs we covered. The drummer and bassist were up for it (the bassist even looked like Glen Cornick) but the guitar player and I had to work over our heads. As keyboardist I as was supposed to do the flute parts....

[@Yosef1952]

Martin Barre was definitely an underrated guitarist. Brilliant player.

[@bobmessier5215]

What's not to love about this great Tull track?

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Hey Buddy, been busy but not too busy for some Tull! Bluesy, scatty, killer drum work, great guitar and flute.... has to be a GREAT Tull song. Cheers!

[@scottcolman9757]

One of his best

[@cynthianavarro4316]

Snazzy Jazzy, Bluesy Woosey, Rock!

[@slw59]

Glenn Cornick's bass playing never ceases to amaze me, and this is a good example.

[@melissakhalar1842]

I came back to watch this reaction again Justin , couldn't resist watching you smile and laugh while listening to my favorite prog band. Be happy .... Ian gets me happy almost every day. There are boat loads of interviews with Ian on KZbin and sometimes , like me, he can't resist being naughty. I like the way his mind works. Anyway great song and a great reaction and analysis. 😊

[@JustJP]

Haha ty Melissa! Ian is really funny, esp on camera

[@thesoundship]

The never ending song.......ha ha Always loved this album.......not a bad song. Drummers that PLAY drums and not only keep the beat makes often songs more interesting.

[@JustJP]

Very true!

[@mikell5087]

An old fashioned rave up ending, just about my favorite Jethro Tull song, but Jethro Tull is the kind of band where it is hard to have one favorite song . .

[@johncagnettajr344]

Outstanding cut!

[@mvjonsson]

The early more bluesy period of Jethro Tull 1968 - 1970 is very underrated. Anderson had great musicians in the band like Mick Abrahams, Clive Bunker and Glen Cornick, along side Martin Barre (who replaced Abrahams), gave the band a heavy, bluesy, jazzy sound. The later albums would center more on Anderson and be much more Folk influenced and more centred around conceptual ideas: Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, The ministrel in the Gallery, Songs from the Wood, Heavy horses, Stormwatch.

[@bradsmack1]

Is it me, or could "Nothing is Easy" have fit in just as easily on EITHER "This Was" or "Benefit," as blues-swathed as it was?

[@mvjonsson]

@@bradsmack1 I thought the same when I listened to "This Was" tonight. Speaking of "Nothing is Easy" I can recommend (for those curious) the Isle of Wight festival concert film from 1970 which is a very good live document from this early Tull period.

[@bobdelp2023]

JUST AN AWESOME SONG JUSTIN AND I ALWAYS LOVED HOW IAN WOULD LET UM ALLLLLLL HAVE A SMALL SOLO BAR TAKING TURNS, VERYYYYY COOL! :)

[@mikeloomis687]

One of a kind band. Period. My top 5 GOAT.

[@garysteinert8555]

Great stuff..

[@smythharris2635]

Just played my original first edition vinyl pressing of this masterpiece. Superb.

[@stretchgilbert]

Just amazing stuff here

[@markspooner1224]

Just like Mary Poppins: practically perfect in every way. My Saturday afternoon feels better already, nice one JP!

[@JustJP]

I'm happy to hear!

[@tonyt6481]

I’ve heard of Jethro Tull but I’ve never really heard any of his music I think it’s awesome the production of it all is amazing

[@raffinicoghosian8699]

You mean their music 😉

[@keithjones6023]

Jethro Tull, one of the best bands ever, I'm going to play a few more of their great songs today 👍

[@JustJP]

Enjoy your weekend!

[@keithjones6023]

@@JustJP thanks, and you too.

[@robertcummings2099]

Outstanding

[@glenndespres5317]

Nothing wrong with coffee for sure! I’ve been waiting patiently for this song. Knew for sure you’d love it! Is that some of the finest drumming you’ve heard or what???? You heard all those influences just right. Rock, jazz, blues. And of course the outstanding musiciaship on the instruments. Looking forward to Look Into The Sun!

[@JustJP]

Absolutely! This whole album is great

[@davidbarker77]

Wow! Been years since I last heard this song. Good call on the great blend of rock and blues with a dash of jazz. Great review as always.

[@JustJP]

Ty David!

[@marcuswakefield946]

Great review as always! Stand Up, Benefit and Aqualung are probably my favourite JT albums. "Back To The Family", "Look Into The Sun", "We Used To Know"" and "Reasons For Waiting" are my favourites on this album. I don't think you've done anything from the Benefit album so it would be good if you could put that on your list ;-) Track listing for Benefit (UK release, which is different to the US release): 01 - With You There To Help Me 02 - Nothing To Say 03 - Alive And Well And Living In 04 - Son 05 - For Michael Collins, Jeffrey And Me 06 - To Cry You A Song 07 - A Time For Everything 08 - Inside 09 - Play In Time 10 - Sossity, You're A Woman

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

God this was a great album, it really popped up at you, literally! The guys were originally a blues-rock band,and here it really stands up!Cornicks drumming is

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Clive Bunkner was the drummer, Glen Cornick on Bass.

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

@@michaelbochnia5686 Senior moment,please excuse.

[@milannovak9027]

Great song

[@ericanderson8886]

Next two songs on the LP are really really good.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

What a jam. Try Savoy Brown for more Brit blues. They had a run of good albums through 70-71.

[@jermaschinot]

It's wise to mention that Ian wrote the song as well. Thanks for bring lots of Tull to your peoples.

[@JustJP]

Happy to!

[@paulhart3812]

Justin. Check out the video of Tull doing NOTHING IS EASY live at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970. Ian goes wild. A true wildman on stage.

[@jamessomers8808]

I drink coffee in the morning and tea all day. Every day.

[@JustJP]

☕🍵

[@matthewrobinson7379]

This was from the pre-Aqualung period, more bluesy than they were later.To see them live very early in their career, check out the film "Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus". Marianne Faithful is there, Taj Mahall, The Who, (A Quick One while He's Away), and the Stones. with Brian Jones there, and Keith Richards still looks like a living person. And John and Yoko too, with Eric Clapton. But very young Jethro Tull opens the show with "Song for Jeffrey" not to be missed!

[@sammarsh5494]

The only gig with Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) on guitar, before Martin.

[@mikeloomis687]

Great review JP. Great band musically and top entertainment value. Ian Anderson is one of a kind talent. Stories about their concerts are legendary. My favorite is the one where there was a crew of people cleaning in the front rows and picking up trash, only to shed their coveralls after a while to jump up on stage and start playing. It was the band in disguise before the show. The crowd went wild!

[@-davidolivares]

That’s great, someone or some band should do that again.

[@JustJP]

Thats the best kind of surprise 🎁

[@jimhardiman3836]

Shuffly-madness!

[@tonyt6481]

I agree with all your comments that you made about this song it’s awesome

[@JustJP]

Ty!

[@paulhart3812]

MY GOD... Justin can sing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgedavis-stewart4225]

Great song, JP. Glad you had a good time with it too.

[@JustJP]

Definitely! Ty George :D

[@DrakusRecords]

Love this song. Definitely check out the live version from "Isle of White". They really rock out.

[@jimschroeder1176]

This is a great Tull song. Great review as always JP. I always find the drumming to be jazz influenced. I watched Ian Anderson do Thick as a Brick one and two live. I really noticed the jazz drumming at that time as well. Have a great weekend!

[@JustJP]

Ty Him, you too!

[@scifimonkey3]

Brilliant! happy Saturday, well it is now!

[@5M_Musique]

I can’t wait for you to review the song « Teacher » from their next album...

[@operating]

I approve. I love this song. Can’t wait to see what ole’ JP says.

[@purplemusic826]

You must to listen this song but the 1970 live version

[@hopeulikenudes]

This is a great Tull song and album... I am glad you're enjoying it just as much as I have been for the last 45 years or so....

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

Broadsword and the Beast! Nuff said 🤗

[@daniellevin4174]

Broadsword is a great album. But from Jethro Tull’s outstanding library it’s barely in the top ten.

[@krisdoggett483]

Glad you're enjoying their music so much. Great reaction as usual, keep em coming.

[@JustJP]

Thanks Kris!

[@tonyanderton3521]

Hi Justin, that was an entertaining reaction, thanks. IMO the best tracks on this excellent album are (if you haven't done them already): A New Day Yesterday, Driving Song, and Sweet Dream. Also, Living in the Past is a veritable classic with which, I would imagine, you are probably already familiar and which I think was added to the 2001 Remaster edition of this LP. Really appreciate your insightful and entertaining reviews, even if I can't keep up with them all unfortunately.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

Literally the only track of the album you named is A New Day Yesterday. All the others weren't on the original album

[@tonyanderton3521]

@@samuelecallegari6117 Oh, thanks for correcting me on that, Samuele, I appreciate it. You're right that it's important to get the references right. It shows that I was looking at the 2001 Remastered edition. Best wishes.

[@JustJP]

Ty Tony! No worries watch whenever and however, and long as you enjoy🙃

[@ronjm945]

Martin Barre (BAR)..

[@bradsmack1]

After whom "barre chords" were named! 😁 JK!

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Check out some of his solo albums.

[@VinE83656]

I think this is under appreciated song. It's always been one of my favorites but I don't often hear it getting a lot of love. I think it just flies under the radar.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

It's like this with almost every JT song that isn't Aqualung, Loco Breath, Bouree, Teacher or Bungle in the Jungle.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

And now for a change of pace, Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands (all eleven minutes of it by Joan Baez) if your actually reading this JP. I keep coming back here because Nothing is Easy.

[@patrickdoake6022]

Ace early tull rules!

[@thebones]

if you're feeling a bit down play this, it is a musical 'upper'.

[@geniousatqw]

Your music mirrors your mind Ian Anderson has solo efforts starting with Fly by Night

[@TmRnBn]

Blodwin Pig continued with the This Was kind of thing--more bluesy, but without the Anderson and more Mick. Still, monumentally worth the listen: Ahead Rings Out.

[@jamesbrady2278]

You definitely have to do a show on benefit songs from the wood storm watch I’m sorry I’m getting a little carried away here my bands were Emerson Lake and Palmer yes Jethro Tull but I have a soft spot for Jethro Tull because I guess I have Celtic ancestry and I tell you these guys stir those Celtic genes in my body when I graduated high school aqua and came out I believe 1972 then my dream came true back in 1996 in New York at the Jones Beach theater on Long Island Jethro Tull and Emerson Lake and Palmer play together it does not getting any better than that and then also I have to tell you September 7, 2001 I was lucky to see yes performing with a full orchestra I had ninth row dad said the seats I have to tell you to this day the joy the happiness that that concert brought in and who could’ve ever thought what would happen the following Tuesday so I’m in closing because that burns me out when I think about 911 so take care of everybody stay well be careful happy healthy holidays but the most important thing is we got to get through this plague and music really helps

[@dandurant4845]

Hey Justin, so happy you're back with some Stand Up. I remember you doing a reaction to Reasons for Waiting many moons back, I hope you do it again now that you've got a following.

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

oops- drumming stands out!

[@dalebaker9109]

Some of this sounds like the knife from trespass. These guys entertainment value, is definitely on the high side.

[@tonyt6481]

Like the singing is brother

[@JeromeDukes]

Oh yeah, that was pretty killer. Just loved the drumming, makes me want to jump on the kit right now and work on my triplet fills. I've been loving this album and as usual spot on reaction. Cheers JP By the way a cuna ma tata was dubbed my nick name because it sounds like my last name LOL.

[@JustJP]

Lol!

[@snowdog87]

Great tune I think when talking about the great early wave of prog ...Genesis Yes...ELP...etal ... Tull gets a bit underrated They are right there with the cream of the crop Not as underrated as Renaissance though , and Gentle Giant

[@barriehull7076]

Good one you said scone as in s cone as in ice-cream cone, traffic cone. NEVER scon. My tuppence-worth to the argument.

[@recyclerhopkins]

Justin, been waiting for this since you started with Aqualung awhile back. This is the song that defines Jethro Tull for me and would be the best example of what they are or could be. Their best (most talented) line-up - Anderson, Barre, Bunker and Cornick, they all get a chance to showcase their individual talents on this number almost equally. And Ian's vocals and lyrics are as good here as anything he has ever done, less is actually more here. Length of this song is perfect, not too long and drawn out like some of their stuff but not too short and confined. Pure energy from the first note till the last with really no excess or waste. The whole philosophy on how to live your life (especially in these times) is so simple and clear but many people just don't get it. Basically all this is why Nothing is Easy is my favorite Tull song and I knew you would really like it too. Enjoy your coffee.

[@-davidolivares]

This may be my new favorite, I like the message and killer playing. The melding of rock, a bit of blues and a lot of jazz. Just a nice thick jam, yummy.

[@JustJP]

Ty so much recycler!

[@recyclerhopkins]

@@-davidolivares Listen to the whole album Stand Up (1969) really good from start to finish, a great mix of rock, blues and light jazz, arguably Tull at their best (Aqualung is great but this is just as good if not better). Also watch Justin's review of this album that he's doing song by song.

[@dunringill1747]

"I feel like I'm yelling at you guys. Am I yelling at you guys?" No, man. You are yelling *WITH* us guys 👍.

[@JustJP]

Hahaha😅

[@disston1]

check out youtube - Nothing is Easy Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 - for an amazing live version, with imo the best line-up (including Clive). Every bit as good as the album version, maybe better.

[@silvertube52]

The album art work is great and the LP had a 'pop up' cut out of the band that would 'stand up' when you unfolded the gate fold of the album. Rick Wakeman copied the idea on the vinyl release of his new album 'The Red Planet'. This song is one of the transitional songs between blues style and the coming prog focused JT.

[@-davidolivares]

I love popups, mighty have to search a vinyl album out.