Jethro Tull - Velvet Green (Sight And Sound In Concert: Jethro Tull Live, 19th Feb, 1977)

Jethro Tull performing 'Velvet Green' live on Sight And Sound on the 19th of February, 1977.
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[@Gk2003m]

A riff in 13/4 that sounds natural. This was the best era of Tull. Glascock, Palmer, Barrie Barlow… stunning writing and arranging, Ian’s voice still in its prime.

[@bengal3665]

I saw them in 1978 in Boston garden. I then saw them 45 years later this past October in Hampton Beach New Hampshire with his new band! He still Ian Anderson is still unbelievable although he could not move around the stage like he did 45 years ago. Still a great show!

[@exiledscouser99]

Everything about this exquisite composition and performance is head and shoulders above everything today's spoonfed generation have the unfortunate pleasure of seeing and hearing!

[@ronpritchard6720]

How can one man have so much musical talent?

[@adamjacksonmedia]

Unquestionably the best Tull line-up!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

This is one of the best line-ups. That is for sure.

[@michaelressner2425]

Definitly the best👌

[@user-np1xw4vy7q]

Definitely. Bonham said Barrie Barlow was the " finest drummer England produced in recent years". Blackmore said Glascock was the best bass player. Then you have Evan, Palmer, and Barre.

[@loristoneking5711]

Love Velvet Green and everything on Songs from the Wood.

[@charlied7845]

Definitely my favorite line up.

[@morningstar8651]

JETHRO TULL is straight out of the 13th century.

[@vildedias8262]

And the 12th and the 11th...

[@brianshively8168]

My favorite song of the great Songs from the wood album and of their best songs period.

[@cosmickidd205]

Barrimore Barlow is awesome. Love Jethro tull, amazing band.one of my favourite tull songs.

[@MarkTyler-pu3jv]

Always Portrayed Oldness. Hard to believe he was only 30 here. I agree the best line-up during this period. Favourite song from the Album.

[@philodonoghue3062]

And wildness

[@user-gb9iv5op3y]

complete genius, cant believe was 1977 ...how time has flown..and not for the better

[@stevenschilizzi4104]

Jethro Tull is up there with the giants. They will never get old or out of fashion. On the contrary. And Ian is one of the great ones. His musical genius will live on for many generations to come.

[@janwillemkrijger9688]

One of their best numbers,❤what a genius

[@geoffproudley6626]

I discovered Songs from the Wood in about 1980 in my brother's tape collection. I was captivated. That summer, I played it endlessly. The countryside was lush and verdant. Washed with summer rain I just wanted to forget school and go live in a tree. It remains my favorite Tull album. Happy days!

[@bengal3665]

I discovered in 1978 in me too played it endlessly! Ian Anderson undoubtedly is a genius in a great flautist!

[@Wayne-mp7pk]

I did what you wished for.hated school.did me no end of good.

[@bengal3665]

I just saw Jethro Tull I probably mentioned it earlier last october. He's now 76. The last time I seen him was 45 years ago when I was I don't know 16 maybe at the Boston Garden in Massachusetts that's where I'm from I love songs from the wood . That's how I got into him from that album and I love that album one of the very very best❤

[@paulmatschull1923]

@@bengal3665 It’s not him it’s they Jethro Tull is a band not just Ian Anderson.

[@kevgamble]

This specific performance of this song, as included in the '20 Years of Jethro Tull' box set (which I first heard when I got that set as a Christmas present in 1988), is my single favorite piece of music I've ever heard in my life. For me it's the apex of everything I love in music, and has remained fascinating and inspirational to me to this day. Thank you.

[@peteharman1061]

Speakin' for me too there bro fascinating and inspirational well put

[@PamIam3559]

I'm been mad about that song since '79-well met good fellow!

[@dougyoung221]

Hmmm, loved tull back in the day but this would be far from my favorite. Each their own.✌️

[@bobb.6393]

UNbelievable sound

[@Jeffereey]

I, too, was gifted that box set. Music and performance arts took on a whole new meaning at that moment. To this day, this performance, nothing has come close.

[@user-fj5ej8ni9i]

One of the most unique and underrated concerts I have ever attended

[@leerandal2169]

I have seen around 100 concerts dating back to the early 70's. 1978 - Jethro Tull with Uriah Heep as opener was my very favorite.

[@russstewart1800]

Couldn’t even imagine if someone would try to promote this today. Heads would explode 🤯 not knowing what to do with it….

[@sophiarush7283]

😅

[@charlenehofmann5530]

Seduction poetry at its finest!

[@mikesheridan5218]

An instant gateway to the beautiful and magical land of pure musical Narnia ....

[@tammywooley2635]

The whole album Songs From The Woods, transports you to Narnia or the Renaissance Fair.

[@user-vg6xs9pw7u]

These were the days when everything was possible!

[@jpmerrick8886]

Genius genius genius i played the album on the car on my award winning system agaon for the thousandth time since 77 the music is so...damm..good

[@ivc5150]

In its prime, Tull was untouchable

[@davidbrown3971]

Some of the finest drumming you will hear.

[@DavidHarvey-po9le]

My brother thought he was a great drummer - he couldn't drum to this - and mocked it.

[@user-fl9jy1fw2q]

A perfect song for a spring equinox! THNKYOU JETHRO TULL, and God Bless You All.❤

[@TStheDeplorable]

For more than 40 bleeping years, just about every time I see something growing up through a crack in the concrete I hear the words, "well I don't think so, I saw some grass growing through the pavement today."

[@amberalexandrabayleycooke212]

Prog Rock at its finest! 💚💚💚 Jethro Tull is Magic ✨🎶✨

[@So.long.everyone]

Who doesn't love Ian Anderson? What a unique talent! I bought a flute years ago. I still have it. I'm no Ian, but it's fun to play.

[@malcolmvoss3635]

Same here

[@corawheeler9355]

Love Tull. This song is so good ... and the lyrics are filled with sexual innuendo. "Won't you have my company? Take it in your hand" Delightful.

[@patmayer7222]

...spring & jethro Tull,,,...a welcome Guest here,,,..signal the snow drops,.....it's time to grow !!!!!😮😮😮❤

[@timmurphy334]

Happy Vernal Equinox to you, one and all.

[@rickyseibert1707]

i got this album on 8 track in 1980 for christmas....i can only think winter when i hear s.f.t.w. now....

[@chrismarkbayne]

Love Tull, like hearing all the minstrels from the middle ages rolled up into one! 🎶❤️

[@samuelecallegari6117]

My man Martin Barre playing everything exepct guitar in this track!

[@AndrewGruffudd]

This is what it's all about! I've never seen a lead singer play a complex fingering sequence whilst singing before. Usually they sing and then bother multiple frets, or vicey-versey, but it's usually a bridge too far for them to practice both together.

[@user-vr5lj1xy9c]

Saw Tull in Rome in 1971. One of the best concerts I've ever seen iN my life. Thank you Ian. Art Johnston from Connecticut.

[@dukarya.454]

Wow I'm 17 and I love it so much!!! ❤️

[@JamesMcGillicuddy-bb6rg]

So happy youth is discovering this amazing music! What do find interesting about it?!

[@shadofaxes]

Very awesome man! I was 17 when this came out lol. This and Pink Floyd Animals came out in 77 and I wore out both albums. I still have those albums.

[@malcolmvoss3635]

@@shadofaxes but do you still have Shadowfax?

[@Wayne-mp7pk]

It's originalltty​@@JamesMcGillicuddy-bb6rg

[@johnbruno3285]

One of the most underrated songs of all time. 😊

[@katelankester1461]

One of my favourite Tull songs

[@wosslert]

Magic. That was pure magic!

[@gidihubbert]

Ever since I first heard this rendition of Velvet Green, tucked away on 1988's 20 Years of Jethro Tull box set, this has been one of my favourite tracks of theirs. Many years later, with the advancement of the internet and KZbin, I was overjoyed to be able to see the live perfomance and not only hear it. Now, 35 years later, I still believe this to be one of Tull's finest live achievements (as is all of the Sight And Sound In Concert playlist), the studio version paling in comparison, with Ian's vocals at their melodic best (rather than the over-raspiness prevalent on SFTW). Thanks for an official release of the footage!

[@pacosteven1914]

Jethro Tull the Best Classic rock 🎼🎵🎸👍.

[@monatoney3474]

LOVE EVERYTHING THIS MASTER ❤ DOES ❤❤❤

[@davidds1001]

Songs From The Wood. I still have that album. I'll have to break it out and give it a spin!

[@jgdmlw]

This is one of my favorite examples of how good they were. I really love his singing in this. So good.

[@lajoyous1568]

Never knew it required a special drum kit for this song. Absolutely worth the bother 👌 Always been a favorite. I imagine if they performed Hunting Girl live they would bring a real whip too 😂

[@user-ej5kl7tg9b]

Outstanding, fantastic presentation... The best!

[@dagmartriskova3899]

Výjimečný talent, výjimečná kapela. Díky, že jste.

[@parsaeye]

Still sounds amazing.

[@yves-vv6uf]

That’s music

[@alexanderpolasek2200]

David Palmer was the "Secret Weapon" of the best Tull years. Even before joining the band lineup, he was making arrangement for JT.

[@dianeurich9979]

So glad to be able to share your amazing music with my sons now! So intricate! Wonderful

[@karenhousley610]

GOAT, Thanks Ian Anderson

[@grdoxsme]

Gracias, Jethro Tull for all that Flute Rocking Music... Still got chills everytime I play Unchained Wolf... And I play it a lot!

[@BeeNotDismayed]

Gonna get high and listen to Jethro Tull. Only one of those is a first. I can't even wrap my head around the times! Absolutely spectacular!

[@paulhart3812]

Love David’s harpsichord playing!!! Thanks for this.

[@Thadmotor1044]

No group like Jethro Tull . One of the Best Fusion groups of all time

[@joelliebler5690]

I loved this performance, this song the first time I listened to it and this magical album!

[@katwitanruna]

The first JT song I ever heard. Someone played it for me whilst we were walking on velvet green in 1979.

[@garysteinert8040]

I miss these shows. The best touring band.

[@antonioalbertorezenderebel1788]

Jethro Tull... always wonderful band.

[@georgia6200]

Thank God i survived a live recital! Ecstatic ❤

[@danielhkhk7283]

Best year of Jethro Tull.

[@MinstrelInTheGallery]

Best band ever!!

[@markeldred9837]

Right after Pink Floyd

[@timmurphy334]

Greetings! Well met fellow, Hail!

[@garthkolbeck8674]

We held this group aside as a special treat from the Philadelphia DJ’s . WMMR kept us going while we finished our volumes of homework. They didn’t over play Jethro Tull. I remember the deep tracks were very great easter eggs. For me, a kid who was not aware of what an Anglophile would possibly be… yet intense on anything British… some people on this earth got to see Jethro Tull AND The Who… on the same day! Wow!

[@antonibertolin2992]

Grande Jethro Tull!

[@bobzinn9930]

what a great tune !

[@stephenasbridge878]

Barrie Barlow rules!!!!!

[@henriktrumpy7130]

Superb!

[@kathybrooks-uz2kv]

Awesome 🎉🎉

[@SixStringSteve]

Fantastic ✨

[@donnaplumridge9769]

Have this album and Aqualung, best era for Jethro Tull! Saw them in concert at the then Capital Center in Largo, Maryland back in late 1977. One of the best concerts I’ve been to.

[@SuperKabookie]

Just wonderful!

[@URnickel_MY2cents]

Most lovely, indeed !!!!!

[@thomasmazur6916]

Excellent

[@simonbriggs8139]

3rd may 2024 at sheffield city hall, cant wait

[@PamIam3559]

Please tell us about it!!!(or ME) Simon!I'm in Louisiana and couldn't make it!

[@kati1017]

Magnificent! 🎉🔥

[@eduardoaquilesparra8103]

Alionor d'Aquitaine would enjoy This music ❤

[@freetolive]

Ahhhhhhh....a rare gem on KZbin..😊

[@timothyrahn350]

Greatness,glad whole about You&the Band!!!!

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Always loved the tone of that Martin acoustic guitar Ian is playing and try playing those structures and singing at the same time lol, it’s like trying to pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time. 😂

[@timmurphy334]

Thank you. My gut told me that was a Martin. If you know which model it is, please do tell.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@timmurphy334 someone told me a time ago but my memory isn’t what it was, I’m sure someone will see these comments who will know? It’s a fantastic tone anyway and Ian plays it beautifully.

[@jdobbs7700]

I saw Jethro Tull live in 1969 ( yes I'm old) and they were great. We sat in the back row of the floor seating in a 10k capacity round venue and I still remember Ian's wild hair and his single-legged stance. Regarding his guitar skill, I once heard him say in an interview when he was beginning his career he realized he wasn't a great guitarist and he focused on his flute and vocals. I've always thought him to be a great guitarist. Saw him in 2013 and he was still an outstanding performer. Glad he's still going strong. Thanks, Ian... the soundtrack of my life!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

​​@@timmurphy334I think they call it a Martin 3/4Parlour guitar. Smaller than a full sized acoustic guitar. Or it is maybe a 1961 Martin O-16NY. I could be wrong. He has used both. I think he started with a cheap Yamaha way back when, but this is a Martin for sure. I am not good enough to be sure.

[@timmurphy334]

@@robinblackmoor8732 thanks, I made a note to go on to Martin's website to check out their catalog.

[@calvinmartin3711]

Legends.

[@johnhealy6676]

The original Tull was the best line up IMHO 😎🎶

[@coast73]

With mick Abrahams? I don't think it's even a subjective topic, 77-79 might be the most talented band in rock history

[@flamindigo]

What an AMAZINGLY EXCLUSIVE CLUB to be a member of - Jethro Tull.

[@dominasas2448]

The Good Times of Jethro Tull 68-79 the Higth Peak in 1974 War Child Sesións ❤❤❤❤🎸☕✨✨✨✨

[@monatoney3474]

WAR CHILD WAS BEYOND AWESOME AS ALL HIS MUSIC IS. THANK GOD I'VE ❤ SEEN HIM 5 TIMES

[@doluggs]

Yeah: the chateau d'isaster session ;-)

[@petraseidel7785]

Spitze wie immer

[@ingefranz2013]

Ancient amazing music🎉

[@lobardin]

Thank you for providing this!!

[@VitalMusique]

Magnifique !

[@lyndathrash51]

Excellent Tull piece. I can listen to Tull all day long! ❤

[@haywardjr.4671]

So nice,very nice indeed. This performance is making for a more ' Green' St.Patricks'. Fan since 1970,wow. We just found the '40th' Country set,for ' Songs from le Wood:- can't wait to enjoy! Peace,wellness your way ,H.jr.

[@Nick-13]

Superb - excellent sound ! About the time I (a year a two before) I enjoyed my first Tull concert, and seen most tours since - outstanding

[@redalert502]

I remember watching this concert at the anaheim convention center its from my favorite album "Songs From the woods" it was after the "warchild" album if i remember right

[@user-gb9iv5op3y]

Headphones on , suddenly im young again.. listening to this great track

[@nancywilson5589]

The greatest of all time

[@user-ud5vs2xy7i]

AMAZING MUSIC

[@stephenasbridge878]

Can’t wait!

[@TheRachelRabbit]

Bloody Brilliant

[@patmayer7222]

,,,....WELL WORTH THE WAIT 😮,.......omg,...as epic as i knew it would be (me=48 years ago,..,,,,,boy,we really had good taste when we were young&stupid),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.....pat&family,,,land o' lakes,wi...usa.

[@nancywilson5589]

love it

[@juliemusique-tn4dp]

beautiful

[@chipwinters1732]

Loved this when it came out, still do. Album speaks to my being. Flute!!!!! Olde roots in this album!!!

[@davidrauh8118]

They were always great live. Superlative.

[@giyuken7216]

Favorite song❤