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

[@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.

[@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!

[@frankmerolillo3880]

Tull best band ever.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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....

[@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

[@patriciaballesteros279]

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

[@dalestroker4735]

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

[@bernard6129]

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

[@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.

[@LouKnoll-pt7jv]

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

[@ronmorgan520]

AMEN

[@jking4425]

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

[@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.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

My favorite song of Jethro Tull. Brilliant and poignant.

[@franzstockmann5351]

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

[@paulturzio1472]

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

[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@rallabhandiprabhakar4750]

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

[@jimnichols7172]

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

[@jeffdavis1202]

I'm 48 years young and I've been playing guitar and few other instruments since a kid. My pops got me into Led Zeppelin, Traffic, Jimi Hendrix, Yes, and now Jethro Tull these guys are smooth. Great melodic chords, smooth riffs and clean clear sound. These guys are good. Thanks pops

[@SigMaQuint]

One of the most beautiful love songs of rock.

[@stevenfranck9194]

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

[@lunatic7700]

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

[@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

[@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

[@maxrico6660]

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

[@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.

[@adambishop5739]

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

[@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

[@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 %

[@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!

[@andythomas706]

Still breathtaking after all these years!

[@guitarlad89]

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

[@hudentdw2]

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

[@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.

[@Harecat]

Love this - takes me back....iconic

[@tarl53]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@paulwolf6925]

Magnificent! Always liked it!

[@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.

[@GratitudeHappinessBacon]

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!!!

[@stephencollier5097]

A timeless classic. Went to see Tull on the Liverpool Empire in 1974 (front row seat £2 !!!) . Sadly they didn't play perform Reasons - brilliant never the less. Stand Up is Jethro Tull's best album. In a music list of all time it should rate in the top 5. Honestly....

[@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!

[@manithor7572]

Ian Anderson is the absolute best and was one of a kind in his era even though he admitted that he learnt the wrong way how to play the flute. I, personally, don't give a damn if he learnt right or wrong way, I look at the performance. He was fantastic on stage.

[@genemars5158]

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

[@ochervelvet9687]

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

[@darrenkiefer7648]

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

[@tomwashingtonjr848]

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

[@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 .

[@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

[@olafsrensen9578]

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

[@13ceejay]

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

[@elpelp1878]

Amazing song! ♡

[@777jinxie]

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

[@anthonynicholas3741]

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

[@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.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@gerarddion4859]

Such a beautiful song!

[@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".

[@jeanwatson9831]

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

[@Querencias7]

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

[@MsLibramoon]

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

[@jamesdeeds4885]

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

[@gabrieli4734]

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

[@johnnyazer5779]

This does have that 1969 soul feel of a love song. This song should have been number one, not the Archies Sugar Sugar.

[@drj602]

This is the sublime Jethro Tull 😌

[@MsCygnusX1]

I am totally taken...near tears.

[@Linflas]

Still my favorite Jethro Tull album.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@timbudner1]

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

[@SrijitChatterjee]

100th "like"....... what a beautiful song, what a beautiful bunch of musicians... With Stand Up, for the first time Ian Anderson proceeded to experiment with Tull's sound... and boy aint the world lucky he did! Tull is the greatest cult ever! We're all exceptionally lucky to have fallen in love with their music, for not everyone digs it easily. They don't know what they miss... :)

[@rodneystumphf9296]

People are stupid due to bullshit that's massed produced. I don't totally fault the listener. They don't hear quality anymore!!!!

[@jacquelineanderson4958]

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

[@benmart5]

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

[@helenwingrave7715]

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

[@jacquelineanderson4958]

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

[@danawilkes8322]

Reminds me (too much) of the Girl I lost back in 1969. To this day when I hear this. It all comes back. The decision I made that day, in 1969, will always haunt me....

[@TheNavyman53]

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

[@Lifesgood427]

My one and only favourite band, first see them in 1968 at the roundhouse, have every album ever made ( not the comilations though) a breath of fresh. Air in 1968 and still are, this track one of my favourites, great memories of Glen Cornick and Co, fabulous musicians and writers, they will never be matched!

[@PhilBaird1]

Perhaps the best song Ian and the band did. I defy any real Tull fan to hear this without a moist eye for memories of long ago when Jethro Tull seemed to be all that mattered, and they were the soundtrack to our young lives. There was such beauty and tenderness in this song and I don't think Ian really captured this sort of innocence too often again.

[@charliebrant-c2l]

Takes me back to a better decade

[@daviddeitrick42]

First heard when I was a freshman at the University of Alaska ( when there was just one!) in the winter of 1972. This song will always bring a mental picture : looking out my window at the orange and magenta streaks of a subarctic February dawn, nursing a cup of hot chocolate while my toes are tucked under the heat register below the window. Across a parking lot and open field is a train slowly gaining speed as it starts the day long trip to Anchorage, the engine's exhaust adding to the mist swirling about and slowly dissolving as the day begins....

[@altmanberti8242]

Great coment brither!

[@craigamarnick1133]

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

[@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.

[@francescomazzella5940]

A sweethness this song, and the flute...

[@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.

[@serferten]

Along with White Bird this is maybe the most beautiful song of that era when the magic seemed like it would not end.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@badoocee1967]

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

[@jacquelineanderson4958]

By far one of my favorite songs,so beautifull.