Drummer reacts to "My God" (Live) by Jethro Tull

[@kirksmith2051]

"My God" is from Jethro Tull's classic 1971 album, "Aqualung." Every track on that album is exceptional.

[@John-d5d9v]

I can't believe Jethro Tull is not in thr rock and Roll hall of fame. Same is true of EL&P

[@movid]

Fk the Hall of shame, it's for clowns😅

[@mikesimonian484]

And Kansas, Styx, Boston and on and on.

[@JamesCole-ep4df]

Rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame is a bunch of idiots

[@Michael-to6so]

There Simply Is No Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Until Ian Anderson And Jethro Tull Are Inducted!!

[@L33Reacts]

I agree Michael... they deserve it. Absolute legends.

[@fordp69]

@@L33Reacts Yes, they have long deserved it, or would if it was a real honor, but Ian has said he doesn't want it at this point.

[@movid]

These are 🤡 clowns, nobody cares about the Hall of idiots, we didn't need them in 1968, we certainly don't need them now 😅😅

[@bobasher2197]

I saw Tull in 1978, changed my life! Ian put out this same energy for 1 1/2 hours without a break,,,,,,,mind blown!

[@nancymjohnson]

Thank you! I saw Tull two years after this performance. I was 16 and was blown away. Glad you liked it! ☮️❤️ mom

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you again mom nancy!! 😊 this was a great request! I loved it haha Ian's energy is crazy

[@MLewisDesign]

Ian Anderson… best frontman ever! Fan since 1970 ❤

[@heinzmuller159]

Absolute. That's true. And One of the best composers, Songwriters, Vocalists and Multiinstrumentalists on the Planet. ☺✨

[@MLewisDesign]

Yep, absolutely!!!

[@sjdanthem]

In the live shows Tull made a point of mocking themselves and all the other bands at the time that took themselves so seriously. I saw them about 25 years ago in a small venue and they were mostly acoustic. It was a mix of musical and stage-show comic genius. And at that venue in particular, it really felt and looked like the minstrels had come down from the gallery to a small stage on the floor of the theater. The only other band I ever saw that incorporated comic tongue-in-cheek elements in their show was Rush with their washer/dryer amp stacks and the bigscreen comedy videos behind them.

[@johnpbh]

Yes, the Isle of Wight is in England. It is a tiny sleepy island off of the south coast and sometimes the retreat of people who have retired.... My partents retired there. It's directly opposite Portsmouth where I was born and the Isle of Wight festival was Birtain's attenpt to repeat the Woodstick Festival... And you can imagine the impact on this tiny island of 600,000 young people, especially of the long haired, hippy kind who turned up to experience this 5 day festival. Amongst others who appeared were Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Doors, Joni Mitchell, Supertramp, Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez, Chicago and Procol Harum. Something special indeed. Keep on Rocking young sir.

[@heinzmuller159]

This is one of the best Songs Ian Anderson ever wrote. I promise you: This piece will blow you from your Chair. ☺Kind Regards Heinz from Munich.

[@gregjones861]

One thing this video doesn't show you is that Ian would seamlessly stand and kick his stool flying across the stage in time with the exact moment the band comes in on verse 2. It was pretty exciting stuff to witness in concert. Also, this was their original drummer, Clive Bunker, also a wonderful player in his own right with many signature drum fills and beats. He lasted from their beginning through the Aqualung album. Barriemore Barlowe debuted on Thick As A Brick. Great reaction, Lee. This one really caught you by surprise, and we could all see how into it you were.

[@L33Reacts]

That's fucking awesome Greg haha I would have loved to have seen that. He is one of the best front men I've ever seen he really brings the house down haha. Thank you for the kind words my friend I appreciate them 🙏

[@MrFrogmorton]

Brilliant!

[@fordp69]

@@L33Reacts This was in 1970, Isle of Wight was England's Woodstock, the island is just off the coast of southern England. A lot of other great bands played. Yes it was Clive, excellent drum work in any case. I think at this time, he had only been learning flute for a few years, so it is impressive how much he had learned teaching himself. This song was still being developed at this time, there is one or two other live versions recorded before the song was finalized on the Aqualung album. As far as favorites go, it should really be based on albums, not single songs. IIRC, you have only heard Minstrel in the Gallery as a song, and haven't heard the remainder of the album. Same goes for Thick as a Brick, you have seen the sort live version, but the full song has so much more to offer.

[@rickyesch1586]

Absolutely never gets old! Nobody could top Tull live.

[@L33Reacts]

Man Rick I totally agree... them live is insane! The energy all of them brought to the stage seems to be unparalleled to me at this point.

[@normandaubry]

I saw them multiple times. Ian Anderson is in my mind the best showman in rock.

[@P.Galore]

My God has the most wonderfully biting lyrics....written in the "second person accusatory" :)

[@heinzmuller159]

..and this was One of the best formation Ian have ever had. 2. The Isle of Wright Festival was in 1970 (26. - 30. August) on the Isle of Wright (GB). Visitors: 600.000 People (!!), bigger than Woodstock. Some of the Bands are performing here are: Taste (feat. Rory Gallagher); The Who; The Doors; Jethro Tull; Joan Baez; Leonard Cohen; Chicago; Ten Years After (feat. Alvin Lee); Sly and the Family Stone; Free; Donovan; Procol Harem; The Moody Blues; Jimi Hendrix and many more. By the way: It was also the first Live Gig of the coming Supergroup Emerson, Lake and Palmer- her Performance before their first (Debut) Album had been published. After this Gig they immediately become Superstars overnight. ☺ Kind Regards Heinz from Munich. 🌳🥀🌱✨

[@elvwood]

Great summary! It's literally an island off the south coast of England (we often used to go there on holiday when I was a kid, mostly to see the dinosaur park and beaches). Incidentally, Hawkwind played for free outside the festival to people who couldn't get in (they'd done this at other festivals before).

[@Frank-pb2rh]

The whole album Aqualung" is one of my favorite albums it's about Christanity and how it has effected the human experience!!!I've seen him twice in the 70'sone of the greatest performers of all time!!!easily

[@wernermcgann3792]

I am 73 been a tull fan since I wa18, if you haven't seen much yet you are in for a treat,

[@jimallison6125]

I saw Tull in a free concert at the Univ of Miami in around 1969. Never had heard of them but they blew us all away. Excellant live band.

[@holysmokes5817]

Ian Anderson. Amazing guy...Self taught Classical Guitar and Flute. Beyond, beyond... You MUST review the entire "Aqualung" album...You will not be disappointed. 🍄🌲🍄✨💥🌈😍

[@mstewart109]

His breath control is mind boggling Lee. Holy moly. I was tired watching him😂. I loved jethro tull ( junior high high school for me) and this era was fm radio mostly for most of us. So can you imagine hearing a damn flute in the middle of the hard rock?people werelike WTF was that?sounded like a flute. Naaah,couldnt be. But oh my goodness it is!! We want more. No flute player in rock back then and his style was so unique. Ive seen him interviewed. Brilliant. Amazing sense of humor

[@SuperFreundt]

Man, please react to Dharma for one, of this same show. Great, FUCKING great drum SOLO! seriously! I love yo see this! Greta work, man! Thanks!

[@steve-qe1sv]

Howard Stern interviewed Ian and he is just a total English gentleman. Stern, taken aback a little said, “I always thought they kept you in a cage until concert time.”

[@Rassskle]

I'm a wee bit confused.. .. ..the costumes were definitely early Tull, pre 1972 . The drummer appeared to be Clive Bunker...... but i always thought that Clive left the band before they got this good. ( Clive was a family man and not fond of touring......he quit before the big 1972 world tour that included Australia ). By the 1972 world Thick As A Brick tour, the costumes were similar but brand new and looked hand tailored by a big fashion house......maybe Chanal or D'ior. lol

[@kevinlundgren1169]

Yes , Jethro Tull does jam ! First heard Songs From The Wood when I was about 8 or 9 , little kid jammin out ! Bursting Out is still my favorite live album !

[@FireMunki63]

Tull are just unique and one of my favourite bands. Pretty much everything by them is Gold. Enjoyed your reaction

[@MsUrbangirl]

Ian was an animal on stage , when it was over even the audience was exhausted! Best live show ever!!!!!

[@maraboo72]

My favourite track on Aqualung. So it is one of my favourite Tull tracks ever. Another great event on that festival was Taste with Rory Gallagher on guitar. Try What's Going On. This song was the international breakthrough for Tasze and shot Gallagher into the first row of guitar players beside Clapton , Hendrix, Blackmore, Page etc. Brian May told that the intro of this song was a very good study for a guitar player.

[@markydkiehl]

Love the '82 live performance of Sweet Dream too (it's not as good as this lol), by them Ian's voice was losing it's fullness though.

[@poyznelf]

JT once won Heavy metal artist at the Grammys. First year it was offered, they were up against Metallica. But those of us who love tull get it, or maybe not

[@eximusic]

His jazz flute style with the heavy breathing and humming was influenced by jazz flutist Rashaan Roland Kirk.

[@Relayer6a]

This is pre Barrymore Barlow on drums. Clive Bunker on Drums.

[@RJ-oy7cq]

Dude--you just witnessed the greatest Rock flute solo of all time--lol!

[@robertwilliams332]

Saw Tull live in 2011 at Byron Bluesfest. The energy just blew me away. Anderson was 64 at the time. Dylan was playing the other tent. We picked the right tent.

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

I so appreciate that you can dig our music from the early 70s, but there's just no way you could possibly understand what this was like for us as teenagers on really good acid when it was happening. From Tull, Gentle Giant, Captain Beyond, Deep Purple, Sabbath and Atomic Rooster to Zappa, Steppenwolf and all the crazy American stuff, you just cannot imagine what the greatest decade in music was like. Have you watched Stanley Clarke, Jean Luc Ponty and the Dixie Dregs? Or early Kansas and Rush? Those days will never be equalled. Don't matter how many bpm or extravagant light shows those who came after might put up--those days will never be outdone.

[@L33Reacts]

I'm with you bro. Yall had the most magical time to be alive. I wish I could have been there. I know the Lucy took this stuff to the stratosphere

[@L33Reacts]

I'm very familiar with Kansas and rush. The others not so much. I'm pushing 600 videos with so many different bands . Kinda crazy.

[@meistergedanken4790]

Something I want to put on your radar since we are soon entering the holiday season is that there is an entire Jethro Tull CHRISTMAS album. Just imagine!

[@normandaubry]

People focus on Ian, which is normal… but we tend to forget how great the other musicians are. Glenn Cornick was a great bass player (RIP). Clive Bunker is forgotten when people talk about great rock drummers, but he deserves much more recognition. Luckily, Martin Barre is much more present in people’s mind, thanks to his long tenure in the band.

[@shemanic1]

I was out there in that night time crowd, possibly tripping, but thoroughly enjoying the performance, I had grown into Tull's early music & was a huge fan by then. They were always great live. There are many more tunes to enjoy, from that concert & others. Thanks.

[@DannyBauer-z9l]

Thats what we got to listen to in the "70,s

[@Humb7757]

An Historic Show! From beginning to End! A beautiful Document well done! On the island of Isle of Wight 1970!

[@garysteinert8040]

Life long Tull fan. The best live is Thick as a Brick at MSG.

[@SteveHolst]

So glad I was able to see them perform in person. Such showmen.

[@caccolo7369]

How do you top that? Simple. You can't top that.

[@wernermcgann3792]

Went to isle of wight in 69 to see Dylan and tons of magic bands the best

[@richpeltier9519]

Next Tull, I'd recommend Hunting Girl. Focus on the drums and you'll hear a 1/3 speed blast beat played by a true beast. 🤘🧙‍♂🤘

[@corawheeler9355]

That would be Barlow on drums. You should have a copy of the lyrics when listening to Tull. Ian writes some clever lyrics as well as wonderful tunes.

[@L33Reacts]

I'll add it to the list! Thank you 😊

[@paule1983]

I guess you schooled him....mom Nancy.

[@BluesJammer69]

he didn't follow anyone...made his own path

[@davidmckenzie420]

Saw them at their peak...Awesome. Ian Anderson has no equal, considering: guitar, flute, songwriter, singer...He is also a brilliant man.

[@ArnoldStirrup]

This is a great track that came out on their Aqualung album in 71, the flute solo being calmed down a bit. Being a drummer you might like 'Dharma for One' (it's basically a drum solo) from the same concert.

[@Rassskle]

Nearly forgot........Ian is not really the wild man you see on stage . In person he is an anti drugs zealot but quiet, calm and very reserved. He interviews like a statesman and well spokan intellectual, like a government / establishment spin doctor.....except he is extremely vocal against injustices and the political / intellectuals he sounds like. Whenever Ian discovered drugs or just a drug connection, band members were sacked immediately. He is really a very reserved , quiet man who hates any persecution of the weak and downtrodden... ..he should have writen for David Gilmour. lol

[@garysexton8840]

Love your reaction to this performance and you mentioned that you should check out the whole performance of this show and I strongly suggest that you do it. And don’t forget to check out everything Tull! God bless.

[@J3scribe]

We new what we were in for. You didn't know what we were in for. Our time vs Your time.

[@matto9734]

You will see this hundreds of times in your future and never be bored, period. Proof? I´m here too and I know Tull since the 70s ;-)

[@michaelperrillo5420]

You are watching one of my top 5 all around talents in rock history.. Sings, writes, play, performs etc

[@olafsrensen9578]

this flute technik vhere you sing and blow at the same time is so dam hard to do. Ian just gave it all he had i front of half a million people.

[@markdrechsler5660]

This is Clive Bunker on drums. Barlow replaced him the year after this was filmed.

[@corawheeler9355]

Clive Bunker was a family man and didn't want to do the road trips.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you for letting me know! Hard to keep track of everything sometimes 😪 😆 he was killing it here!

[@jeffmartin1026]

I saw Jethro Tull well over 20 times over the years - every show a banger!!

[@fordp69]

Me too, I completely agree.

[@silvertube52]

Isle of Wright is a small island in the English Channel where they had rock festivals in the late 60's to mid 70's. Some amazing concert performances there.

[@L33Reacts]

That is so cool man... my home country is so awesome lol 😆

[@lindaulloa4786]

My favorite song from the Aqualung album!

[@movid]

Tull is absolutely extraordinary, his combination of flute, acoustic and electric guitars, and amazing music was, and still is unique. I was 13 when he appeared on our scene....❤ The only bad part of this session is Martin Barre... his guitar works is less than satisfying 🎸🎸 Go hear the studio version, his guitar work is OUTSTANDING 😄

[@nikosalmpanis-ty3jt]

I have saw 2 times alive Jethro Tull.Fantastic band with many fun and madness from Ian.

[@tullfan2560]

I love Glenn Cornick leaning back on the piano languidly waiting for Ian to finish the flute improv.

[@johnnyeveritt5695]

Isle of Wight ... Drummer : Clive Bunker / Bass : Glenn Cornick / Guitar : Martin Barre / Vocals + Flute : Ian Anderson. I picked up on Jethro Tull big time from 1968 and to this day ( apart from the odd off-piste wanderings ); * Classic * JT line-up remains as the favourite. As a LIVE act; JT is without equal ! With Ian leading the way; every JT member has been a master of his craft; going back to those fantastic days of my youth [ Now @ 70 ] ! 😄 🎸🥁🎵🎶💫💥

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎my mom said no to this!haha

[@TimMedcalf]

Hi.....isle of white is an island south of England.....what a great performance....and reaction. On this the drummer was Clive Bunker not barrimore Barlow. Great chanel...lovely to see all this old stuff. Thanks

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you for the info! I appreciate it! They killed this. Glad you enjoy the channel 😀

[@TimMedcalf]

Still a great drummer tho ....😆

[@erictownsend8870]

The drummer here is Clive Bunker, also a great drummer though not as manic, soon succeeded by Barriemore Barlow. A really great live performance I recently came across is KZbin described as “Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath (live 1977)” 9:49 with excellent sound quality with each instrument clearly heard, and how amazingly in synch they are with performance and instruments. Spoiler Alert: You get some video highlights not just on Ian but also John Evan and Martin Barre, and more of their comedic performance elements. It begins with keyboardist John Evan dramatically and comedically playing the piano intro with added elaborations, then Martin joins in, then the rest of the band. Ian Anderson, in addition to singing, flute, and conducting takes a turn on organ while the keyboardist wanders around the stage. It is an excerpt from an encore in 1977 that continues to completion with the British anthem “Land of Hope and Glory” and the final refrain of “Twelve Backdoor Angels."

[@lmb3962]

they opened for Led Zepplin on some tours. Ian was reading when Zepplin was partying, he wasnt into drugs or drinking. I saw the war child tour, twice in L A. check out their albums Stand UP and Benifit My favorite.

[@alanFconrad]

An Original PROG Band

[@robertpearson8798]

Apparently Jimmy Page once referred to them as “Jethro Dull” for not being spontaneous enough on stage and reacting to the audience. LOL.

[@wayback479]

Ian Anderson and Tull are amazing . I seen them live in Melbourne mid 70’s . They just had the wow factor. Much like the look on your face during this song 😂😊

[@wendellwiggins2900]

WICKED TULL. My first Prog concert at 15 in 71 with YES Opening at my Roller Skating Rink. Can u believe it?

[@ricklee5845]

Just a reminder - this masterpiece has also lyrics - very important lyrics and if you miss those, you can't possibly get the meaning. Oh yes, the songs of our time had actually a meaning, that's why Jethro Tull, The Moody Blues and Pink Floyd are so important!

[@PJprog]

You cannot top this !!! Maybe a teenager wouldn't appreciate this , but an old prog head like me... just insane. Aqualung - their first in the genre..by accident by their own admission. 😍

[@punker-gamer-trucker-guy]

I like a lot of modern music but this is the type of shit that it's missing and desperately needs! When I saw the Mars Volta back in 2005 it remains as one of if not the best concerts I've ever been to Just because they would take the time to experiment and improvise and just let the music go where it goes.

[@L33Reacts]

Everything has to be planned and accounted for these days. They've turned us into machines. You are absolutely right though we are missing improvisation and critical thinking severely 😆😆

[@patricknicolucci5073]

The master showman Ian Anderson !!

[@L33Reacts]

He is certainly one of a kind, Patrick. I love his energy so much. Had me in stitches by the end. I love it.

[@mrk6599]

nice, i love Jethro

[@yes_head]

This is JT in transition mode. "My God" was the first song recorded for Aqualung, which didn't come out until the next year. Keyboard player John Evans is becoming a full time band member here, while bassist Glenn Cornick is on his way out. They'd be a very different band a year on from this.

[@fredkrissman6527]

"What's he doing bro?" He's scorning "organized" religionS! Great performance, fun reaction.

[@richpeltier9519]

I've always believed Clive Bunker to be the secret father of Clive Burr of Iron Maiden. Two of my favorite Clives.

[@dougj7295]

Some of the best shows I saw in the 70's were Tull at Madison Square Garden. They were huge at that time - and unique. Ian was anti-drugs and became one of the biggest wild salmon farmers /fisheries in the UK.

[@tullfan2560]

Over 50 years old and when they still used to do their sound checks on stage before they started the concert. The good ole simple and more carefree days. This is about the darkest and slowest song Tull ever did. Spooky.

[@Jimbowlcoach]

This song hits me really hard. It is having a good day until this news hits, then MY GOD WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!

[@TomReilly483]

Saw them in 72 in Madison Square Garden and did the full Aqualung and Thick as a Brick albums. the best concert ever!

[@andyshan]

The Isle of Wight Festival of 1970 was a huge 5 day event. Luckily many of the performances were very well recorded and filmed. This was where the wider music world got to see Jethro Tull and Emerson Lake and Palmer for the first time, both launching their careers practically overnight. It would be another 30 years before the next Isle of Wight Festival. Nice one Lee!!

[@squamishfish]

From 1984 to 2011 the Drummer for Jethro Tull was Doane Perry , He became Neil Pearts closest friend for years they shared many thoughts and ideas about life together , Doane did a heart filling tribute to Neil about their time together ,,

[@runtt01]

That's Clive Bunker on drums. He would be replaced by Barrimore Barlow.

[@johncollier9280]

I'm thrilled to see your enthusiastic reaction to this performance o' My God! It was a year before the studio version was released on Aqualung so you're absolutely right-the audience had no idea what was about to occur. Totally blew everyone's mind! I was one o' the lucky ones to see them perform this live in 1970 in Austin.

[@maryyoung2549]

Legend

[@RusselRezaie]

They're playing so nice and you're reaction was wonderful. Thank you indeed.

[@rofavilla]

Jethro Tull, a band that is hors concours in its originality , I've been listening to it since it was released, and always amaze me , always impressive, kudos for the reaction

[@ememnicholas565]

I didn't get to see them until the 80's (side-eying Nancy) but they were still amazing.

[@kevenbridges9433]

Got to see them At Moody colosseum in Dallas at this time. The most memorable concerts ever. No one comes close to this band for showmanship. All the band members were classically trained multi instrumentalist . At one point in the show they all changed to each others instruments for a song. And still sounded fantastic.

[@tomratcliff3755]

Sometimes crazy is the best thing to be, can you imagine what Ian's life would have been like if he was a shop clerk or stocked groceries?

[@josephnaja]

Great reaction, a lot of fun. Ian is still rockin over 50 years later.

[@skunkworksu7638]

Good to see some laughs bro. Ian and the band are very entertaining and fun. In my top five bands .

[@quakerorts]

This was not the final version of this song, and nowhere near the best version of this song. You can tell by lyrics. Be sure to check out more recent live performances of this song, because it really became a show stopper. I've seen Tull more times than any other band, from the early 70s to 10s.

[@davecleggett9371]

If you was going to hold a 'Dinner Party' - Ian Anderson would be the first name on the Guest List! Stunning musician - song writing/vocals/flute/guitar/piano/drums - so accomplished and oh so underrated ! Great reaction L33, wishing you well my man.

[@belindahutchings9420]

Ian was, and is freakin' brilliant. Subversive? Absolutely.

[@lassekristoffersen5906]

Have heard of this God and now like every day for years years I belive in the contineu to root for the musicgod. - BASTA.

[@clairwalshe9468]

I'm British, based on your reaction to my favorite band, i subscribe.

[@steveowens2505]

My God was an album whose tapes were stolen and bootlegged. I think I know who did it. Worked at studio in NYC and was in house band for Fillmore East.

[@jorgenaranjo6624]

Ja, sin tanta tecnología sólo alma y corazón. Gran reacción. Me gustaría que reaccionaras al sólo flute en Tampa. Es una locura.

[@robertstoner8244]

Tull is great 😃👍 he's a performer. He's ART 🎨 rocker all in one

[@notmissingout9369]

If you like this you should check out count dracula by the band quartz from England