Jethro Tull - Reasons for Waiting (Stand Up, 1969)

[@srininarayanan178]

i sing this song to my 18 month old at night every opportunity I get. she goes to sleep knowing that her papa will always follow after with a hand holding tight. this is a song of rare value and great talent. Thank you, Ian and Tull.

[@micheleturley8870]

I love this song! It's beautiful ! And lans voice good golly miss Molly!!

[@jackinthegreen5178]

Beautifully expressed!

[@fraseredk7433]

How is your voice?

[@danjforr]

Love this. So sweet.

[@adrianaamarilla7270]

Jethro tull, The Byrds, The Bee Gees and The Rolling Stones are and was the best music that i heard, l´m 75 years old.

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

No doubt about it! I'm 73 & had the pleasure of seeing them in concert twice.

[@danjforr]

Incredible band - and yes this cut is beautiful. I was fortunate enough to tour the country with them when I was 22 after I get out of the military 1972

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

@@danjforr Incredible is right. Jethro Tull is 1 of my favorite bands. This song reminds me of my college sweetheart. I think I read that the song is about/written to Ian's 1st wife. Military, thanks for serving. I was almost drafted during the Vietnam War, long story.

[@lindsaypeterholden2701]

As a Youth of 17 I first saw Tull in 1969 Manchester Free Trade Hall This beautiful song has stayed with me ever since that Day.Now 70 Years old and virtually listen to it each Day.53 Years later.Magical poignant brilliance.

[@marysteelman6534]

My first concert (ever) was Jethro Tull opening for Led Zeppelin in 1969, in San Antonio, Texas. I RAN to buy the Stand Up album and nearly wore out the grooves on this song and Look Into The Sun. Great memories!

[@damamae950]

Such a haunting song. A real classic. Ian and Jethro Tull have been as important to me as any rock band during my lifetime. Real innovators. Ian's one legged silhouette is iconic

[@johnfranczak2185]

This song just shows the range of songwriting J T has...from rock to ballads...from blues to jazz.. Amazing catalog of songs through out the years.

[@bernard6129]

Magic of the highest order. Long may the Tull reign.

[@serferten]

To hear this song live so many decades ago with Tull like some dancing English minstrel, was stunning, to me one very best of the era.

[@pauldenali6367]

I think this is the most beautiful of the Tull songs. And my favorite lineup of musicians. RIP Glen.

[@aarontelias9893]

the most beautiful love song I ever heard, I discovered JT in 69 with this incredible poetry....

[@patriciaballesteros279]

This song is so beautiful and has really stood the passing of time

[@jking4425]

beyond gorgeous -- a brilliant creative artist at age 20 -- we are still listening -- a gift fromgod -- we all love you Ian !!!!

[@franzstockmann5351]

This song is unbelievably beautiful, takes my breath away and drives me to tears!

[@dalestroker4735]

The opening flute, leaves me in chills every time I listen to this beautiful song.

[@bodoroth9380]

Jethro Tull always touches my inner most Being. The flute , guitar and of course Ian's One of a Kind voice is a perfect blend of all these guys making Magick together ❤

[@lunatic7700]

I love this record, is one of my favorit of my collection.

[@albertschepis]

Everything about this goes straight to the heart, even the unique ending - so memorable. Whenever I'm in a melancholy mood this song comes to mind, easily, makes me warm and brightens my day... I love it so much!

[@chrisbarry4467]

one of the most beautiful songs ever!

[@MLewisDesign]

Agreed - just sublime...

[@thomaszino8218]

@@MLewisDesign Such a perfect song

[@genegibson1690]

.is this for real? So wonderful!A,

[@rodneystumphf9296]

Aye tis

[@paulturzio1472]

Ian Anderson is a music god. I loved Ian Anderson then and still now.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

My favorite song of Jethro Tull. Brilliant and poignant.

[@SigMaQuint]

One of the most beautiful love songs of rock.

[@stevenfranck9194]

I agree! My soul is still waiting for that love . . .

[@lazuluna]

What a sight for my eyes To see you in sleep. Could it stop the sun rise Hearing you weep? You're not seen, you're not heard But I stand by my word. Came a thousand miles Just to catch you while you're smiling. What a day for laughter And walking at night. Me following after, your hand holding tight. And the memory stays clear with the song that you hear. If I can but make The words awake the feeling. What a reason for waiting And dreaming of dreams. So here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes, That are born in the sigh of the wind blowing by While the dimming light brings the end to a night of loving.

[@jimnichols7172]

what can i say? beautiful song ....beautiful time ....beautiful band ....their like no other

[@merledoughty5787]

This song takes me back to the first time I heard Jethro Tull, the sond would be played on our AM radio station of course back then cassette tapes were expensive and you had to be ready to record the music that is over 50 years now gone and i still get that tingle once this and others from Stand Up were played

[@rallabhandiprabhakar4750]

When JT composes and plays gentle acoustic songs , some of the most layered, haunting music emerges

[@serferten]

Through so many decades since first seeing Ian and Tull perform it live in , , , '69 . . . the beauty of this song has been alive in me, bring joy and wonder.

[@frankmerolillo3880]

Tull best band ever.

[@sandrogalli1868]

Ho 70 anni. Stand Up: l'album che ho ascoltato centinaia di volte. Magnifico!

[@sarahmarcella2507]

This is such a beautiful, poignant song. Jethro Tull is one of the all-time great bands. Music from this era was revolutionary.Long live Scottish/British music.

[@philgriggs2156]

Sarah Marcella Jethro Tull reasons for waiting was also played at my wife's funeral in 2014 September 5th

[@adambishop5739]

Just discovered this wonderful band! This is a lovely folky ensemble..that flute part is Angelic!!!

[@Harecat]

Love this - takes me back....iconic

[@paulwolf6925]

Magnificent! Always liked it!

[@LouKnoll-pt7jv]

I will never go to the b.s. rock and roll hall of fame until this amazing band get in!!!

[@ronmorgan520]

AMEN

[@maxrico6660]

Just incredible! Jethro Tull was one of a kind. This songs takes my imagination to incredible places! What a band!

[@tarl53]

This is one of the most beautiful songs of that time in music history! This band was EPIC!

[@harrylohr9949]

I have seen J.T. many times and never grow tired of their music. This song in particular brings a smile to my face every time. Best band ever.

[@jking4425]

agreed 100 %

[@elpelp1878]

Amazing song! ♡

[@andythomas706]

Still breathtaking after all these years!

[@valanme]

I'm really just discovering JT for the first time. I'm in my early 50's and I can't believe how chamelion like they are. Always changing and moving forward. I was never exposed much to them until discovering them on youtube. Thanks to everyone who posts these old movies and videos. It makes me sad to see how young Ian was and how long ago these songs were recorded. He sure did put together an awsome band, and they accomplished so much, it seems that they should be in the HOF.

[@benmart5]

I first saw Jethro Tull in 1971...Ian Anderson onstage, a wide-eyed wildman playing and shaking his flute and strumming a guitar left a lasting impression on me that I have not forgotten. This album, and this song in particular is one of the finest ever produced in my humble opinion. I bought tickets to see Tull in San Diego County this June. I trust that it will be, once again, a memorable experience.

[@gabrieli4734]

I always come back to Ian's genius...I needed this one....

[@LouKnoll-pt7jv]

One of the greatest bands ever! I'm over 60 and I'm still amazed at this incredible band! Ian anderson is a musical genius!

[@kas0741]

Watching this again, years later, this is just a perfect video. Just the right degree of cutting, zooming and appropriate photos to illustrate the genius of Ian Anderson and the delicate nature of his song.

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

Thanks a lot my friend for your awesome comments and for comming back to enjoy it again

[@rickb7354]

Hadn't heard this song for so many years and all of a sudden it was on Sirius radio this morning. Had to stop the car. Brought back so many memories and good times. Thank you JT - you are one of the iconic bands from the best musical period.

[@jonwilliams2826]

I just can't stop watching this, thank you.Beautiful song.We played it at my sister's funeral.

[@paulfuller8985]

I short listed it for my partner's funeral , but I used something by Jon Lord ( Wait Awhile ) instead .

[@countrygal0831]

Just recently discovered this and OMG - what an incredibly beautiful song!! When the flute starts up at the beginning I get a million chills all over my body. Amazing!!!

[@13ceejay]

Yes beautifully expressed. Ian is a man of great wisdom and understanding. I learn from his lyrics.

[@hudentdw2]

everytime I hear this song it brings me back to my youth in the late 60's

[@Deliquescentinsight]

such a beautiful arrangement, and when the strings enter, perfection.

[@Querencias7]

Doesn't get any better than this. Thank you EFO. One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite, memorable albums.

[@gerarddion4859]

Such a beautiful song!

[@amazingawesomepie77]

God, I'm in love with Jethro Tull, wish I could have been alive when he was doing concerts! BTW I'm one of the younger generation and I learned to play the flute partly because of his amazing songs!! Thanks for the upload!

[@hoserintrainingyup2713]

"They" is proper, over "He". Jethro Tull was an 18th century inventor for whom the band was named. Really glad you discovered them. The most prolific progressive band of all time, without a doubt.

[@jamesdeeds4885]

First heard this album when it was released on KFMG FM in Des Moines iowa. Loved Jethro Tull ever since.

[@olafsrensen9578]

what an arrengsment.Just like the violins (besides all the other great sings going) So marvelous !

[@benmart5]

Such a beautiful and unique song!! Perfect in every way!!

[@StripeRich]

The man was transplanted forward to this era from the days of troubadors, but has elements of rythmic and melodic structures that are still ahead of our time.

[@jeanwatson9831]

Great artist. Had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Ian Anderson at Detroit Metro Airport when I worked there in 1980

[@genemars5158]

Great song, and it's not the only great song from that wonderful ''Stand Up'' album.

[@darrenkiefer7648]

You can hear the 1000 hrs of study in all Tull music! The best! God bless them all

[@spoonerfive]

The musicianship and artistry of Jethro Tull, Procol Harum, The Moody Blues, and so many other progressive rock groups blossomed in the late sixties and early seventies, and these groups made some of the most beautiful and creative music, it really was revolutionary, like a second British Invasion, where a bunch of really talented groups came around at the same time. This is my favorite song from my favorite Tull album, "Stand Up".

[@jacquelineanderson4958]

What a very beautifull song. I can't say enough about jethro tull. Full of brilliant talent.

[@jacquelineanderson4958]

This is and always will be my favorite song, it is absolutely beautiful, sung my my favorite artist.

[@francescomazzella5940]

A sweethness this song, and the flute...

[@ochervelvet9687]

Wow, what memories for this 69-year old. 🥲

[@craigamarnick1133]

Really a terrific video. This for me is one of the handful of songs that takes me right back whenever I hear it.

[@drj602]

This is the sublime Jethro Tull 😌

[@tomwashingtonjr848]

❤❤❤OMG BEAUTIFUL in 1969 … still amazing in 2024 ❤️❤️❤️

[@guitarlad89]

one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I will sing this to my future wife :)

[@donnarawlinsfrench220]

When I first heard this song as a young teenager, I thought it was the most romantic thing (after "Norwegian Wood") that I'd ever heard. Later on, heard Roy Harper, and Ian Anderson's acknowledgement of inspiration, which diminished my love of this song not one jot. It will always remind me of being young and hopelessly in love with someone. It's on the funeral playlist, but I'll certainly continue to love and be inspired by it in the meantime. Great clip photos, buy the way! Many thanks!

[@marylynward3186]

feel the same, all these songs that were the soundtrack to a massive chapter in my formative years! Its like coming home. Beautiful all of it makes my heart soar. Peace.

[@helenwingrave7715]

wistful weeping beauty. Like a regretful sigh of a love lost. Epic and simple all in one. Sheer wonder

[@MrZinser1]

This is a beautiful song! I just saw Ian Anderson and "Jethro Tull-The Rock Opera" this week. Ian still is great and has a real talent! Thanks, Ian! Peace! Steve

[@jackinthegreen5178]

Words that come to mind; grandiose--inspiring----mystical----poignant and teleporting! Ian and company in the early years (especially) with 'Stand Up' and 'Benefit' were/are the Golden years, old friends that stay with me down through the decades.

[@emma8468]

Heard it for the first time only a few days ago and can't get it out of my head. Achingly beautiful - thank you.

[@andjuju6476]

40 years have gone by in my life, & this is still my favourite Tull song, it is so beautiful.

[@BeerlyStanding]

It brings tears. So many wonderful memories brought forth through the music and video combination. Thank you for puttng this together.

[@timbudner1]

Takes me back so long ago. Beautiful song. Make sure to give TAAB2 many listens. Tull fan forever.

[@MsCygnusX1]

I am totally taken...near tears.

[@peteypool]

Beautiful !

[@badoocee1967]

A Great tribute to a Great band.👑 Thank you.

[@MsLibramoon]

I love this music more than I did back in the day. Timeles. Ian is an old soul

[@jacquelineanderson4958]

By far one of my favorite songs,so beautifull.

[@Linflas]

Still my favorite Jethro Tull album.

[@777jinxie]

The one and Only Band that could possibly make this song Tremendous!!

[@NUalum82]

quality music like this is rare indeed- for any era.... but being honest I am glad I grew up in the 60's- early 70's.

[@CurrentTimeWatchWorks]

Absolutely fantastic video! Every time I hear this song it catapults me back to the very first time I heard it! Nothing touches me like Ian's music!!!!

[@TheNavyman53]

I've been a Tull fan since 1969. Everytime I hear this song takes me back to those days.

[@arthurmee]

Beautiful and flooding me with happy memories. From one of Tull's greatest albums too.

[@chrissiisthebest]

great pictures to a great TULL song! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@habana999]

probably my favourite tull song :) been a fan for like 25 years as a teenagers thanks!!! ian anderson is one of the most talented lyricists ever

[@anthonynicholas3741]

Oh! When that orchestra kicks in......👌🎶🎶

[@mammaford]

my wedding song

[@arthurmee]

What a beautiful choice for your wedding.

[@barbaraarmann5698]

that's why she picked it......silly!...........lol

[@the1zedog]

now that made me tear up, and I'm teared up already just from the song

[@zenglobal8789]

yes, me too...love that song..and what a great choice to play at your wedding...

[@gregthornton4209]

nice!

[@Prellium]

Awesome song! Was just listening to this from the Stand Up LP. I still have the original with the pop-up centre!

[@paulfuller8985]

One of my favorite Jethro Tull songs ever . Ian Anderson wrote a love song ! In 1969 , the Stand Up album is still my favorite , I like Thick as a Brick as well . They are my favorite Tull albums , but its ironic that they are completely different.

[@MrStereo55]

Oh the memories . Went to my my first Tull concert in Calif back in 1970 and lost count after that on how many great times I saw him .

[@robin2012ism]

I did 4

[@PhilBaird1]

Wasn't this a really special era for music, and Jethro Tull were part of it. This is perhaps the finest love song Ian ever wrote, and the arrangement is so delicate and beautifully moving.

[@ipicac]

A brilliant tribute to a beautiful song and one of the best bands of all time. Thank you.

[@jackieanderson74]

This is such a beautiful song. I love it I just love it.

[@fringefan69]

Ditto!!!! Long time Tullard fan but never owned this album. Received the CD for Xmas ... can't seem to stop playing it! In particular this song!! Now I just got to learn it for guitar like I've done with so many of Anderson's tunes.

[@eduardocarreirodacruz8021]

Excelente !!!! Ian Anderson e Jethro Tull SEMPRE !!!