JETHRO TULL Reasons For Waiting 2008 LiVe

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[@gregthornton4209]

Stand Up and Benefits are two of their finest albums.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Greg Thornton: I agree. My freshman year of college my roommate played the Stand Up album nonstop all day and night. I never got tired of it. I still play both albums a lot. I also love the This Was album.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

This Was is also a great album.

[@johnnyhan5754]

Still one of the prettiest songs ever!

[@LA-ul2fi]

seen Jethro Tull live at Filmore East, manhattan, when Stand Up was just released...and yes, Reasons for Waiting, has to be one of the sweetest songs ever... it’s still my mental sound track that pops into my mind regularly... all these years later...

[@eddiebills6569]

Excalibur!

[@craigeverhart4755]

@@LA-ul2fishould have been a fantastic show! What I‘d give to see how they did it when it was fresh and not lip-synched.

[@nielschristiansen9526]

The greatest band of all time. Sure. Everybody agrees 😉

[@jean-marcleblond6500]

One of the most romantic songs ever. One of my favourite of Ian. For the record, I wrote a short novel (in French), inspired by this song (and I won a price). Obviously, I quoted Jethro Tull in the beginning. "... 'came a thousand miles, just to catch you while you're smiling"... This few words move me for at least 30 years now !

[@IamLiterallyRetarded]

Ian sacrificed his voice to all the fans of good music. LONG LIVE JETHRO TULL!

[@aalbi2781]

Yes indeed. That's what Bodhisattva musicians do!

[@michaelscott1331]

Agreed! I weep (literally) when I witness Ian being unable to attain the notes that made his music such an indelible part of our melodic upbringing. My only hope is that he feels the same level of joy now as he did for decades while delivering such gems as Reasons For Waiting to ravenous, ever loyal fans whose hearts, minds and memories are able to bridge the gaps and keep the music alive, despite father time. Thank you Ian. Loved you then, love you now.

[@leonardodaria7370]

Una musica che mi accompagna quotidianamente... Avevo 17 anni...ora 69🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@davidmathias7558]

Awesome. There was so much great music back in those days. I always gravitate back to Jethro Tull - Ian is so creative. His music touches my soul

[@LostSoulAscension]

Ian's songwriting is amazing

[@scurry2175]

This piece is just beyond beautiful. Really glad that I picked up the Stand Up album.

[@hudentdw2]

this song really brings me back to my youth bittersweet times for me!

[@NancyR3454]

I think I need to listen to this 50 more times. Ian you nailed it as always.

[@MrZinser1]

This is a beautiful combination of Sossity and Reasons for Waiting. Two beautiful songs! This is what I loved about Tull. Beautiful songs and great rock! Wow, what a combination! This is fabulous! I just saw Ian in Cincinnati a few weeks ago! He still has it! Beautiful! Peace! Steve

[@DavidWilliams-xl5cx]

Without a doubt, one the most hauntingly beautiful songs every recorded!!

[@sandrasmith8518]

This has to be my very favorite piece of music by Jethro Tull. It is soooo beautiful 🪈🎼🎼🎵♥️

[@NancyR3454]

Damn that was so so pretty. I think his voice is wonderful. I mean this is a love song! He is singing from his heart, and it’s beautiful.

[@dianelee1299]

this hits my heart now like it did the first time I heard it

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Such a beautiful song. So sad to hear Ian destroy his own creation.

[@timhancock6626]

As someone in his sixties who still sings in a choir (and plays the flute!) it does get more difficult and its the high notes that get you. I personally think Ian Anderson should adapt by using guest singers who still have the range necessary and he should should find a comfortable range where he can still operate for the rest, plus his flute of course.This is not a criticism as I have loved his work from the very beginning, its a practical suggestion to a practical problem. There is nothing worse than having to wince when it should not be necessary. The oldest member of our choir is over 80 and we can still find something he can sing effectively, however limited it may be. I saw a very elderly Welsh Male Voice choir sing a few weeks back. They were magnificent, knew their limits and as a result gave a good confident performance.

[@tomstickland]

Or pitch it down a bit like Genesis did.

[@craigeverhart4755]

Listening to a ~2017 performance, I agree. Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. These are not high-pitched lines. Brian Wilson no longer has the gorgeous falsetto range, and he uses women to cover. Really, not being high, he couldn’t bring down pitch enough to accommodate; and it might be tough re-learning stylish fingerings. He’d be better getting a sympatico vocalist, singing as possible, playing/grunting as always. Heck, growling may have trashed his voice. He has always given 125% to all performances. Get another singer. Is he still performing in this COVID era?

[@craigeverhart4755]

Oh; playing rather than singing works. Bringing in the string quartet in a live performance is inspired. Lovely song!!

[@paulinwoburn9680]

@@craigeverhart4755 I agree with you about the,strings. I loved it.

[@user-un2ls8hb8k]

The man is just Amazing Grateful

[@fernandodelgado1680]

Carajo tremendos artistas jehtro tull mi banda preferida 😃😎💪✌🎶🎵🎼👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@dragonlighters5454]

Absolutely love Jethro Tull. He is one of the most talented musicians on the planet. Sad to see his voice so jacked. I played some flute for a short period of time. It puts a lot of back pressure on your throat. My throat would get tired after one flute song and singing. This guy does concerts and for 30 + years. Most people don't understand how hard this guy has worked his voice over from singing and flute.

[@taab7]

Jethro Tull is the name of the band. The front man is Ian Anderson. I can't believe some people still get it wrong.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Dragon lighters: I think I heard an interview years,ago where he said the smoke machines helped ruin his voice. I don't remember smoke machines at Tull concerts when I was going to them in the early 70s. Maybe they came later.

[@alexbrands5653]

He'll blame anything but his decades of heavy smoking.

[@clivelittle5537]

I,ve been a Tull fan 4ever & always will be, the musicianship is never in doubt or the brilliant songs written by Ian Anderson, but unfortunately Ian,s voice is done & for me he should call it a day & leave him & the bands outstanding legacy intact, being a life long fan it saddens me 2 even say those words. 😢

[@danclark3377]

Tull. Timeless music tastefully done

[@charlieg1337]

Tull has soooo much great music...

[@montywright5297]

This is real music.......no more to be said!

[@shemanic1]

a Beaut-iful tune from one of my All Time Top 20 Albums

[@bryanshapiro6977]

Some covers are stunning, a testament to Ian’s genius. A current member of Los Lobos introduced me to Tull in 1967. I’ve seen him in concert about 10 times. A treat each time. Thank you Steve and John.

[@luanmaldonado9855]

Once his voice was special. Today it´s so sad to hear this, and remember those times that stay there in the past, an will never return.

[@merrywivesofwindsor]

Beautiful

[@thewatercarrier]

Excellent!

[@donaldbass6737]

Agree! WTF is the Rock& Roll waiting for? How does Tull not have a place?

[@brianrothsteinsartvideos3041]

Unfortunately, it's pretty well known that Ian pissed off Jann Wenner a long time ago with some of his comments and lyrics deprecating Rolling Stone and has never forgiven him. Otherwise Tull would have been in long ago..

[@Julessteenbergen]

i love this song

[@glenngamst61]

Magnificent!

[@joseaugustomezzina5746]

Ian lost his voice, oh my god. Beautiful song!!!!!!!!

[@sinusiridum551]

Bellissima !!

[@fretloop]

how good is that!

[@MrMjp58]

I've always loved this song and have been listening to it for 50 years now. I feel for all rock singers' vocal cords. They must suffer all sorts of maladies whilst trying to compete with high volumes and weak microphones. Also, there is so little tolerance of the baritone voice in the pop/rock world and all strive to be tenors. It's too much strain for any muscle. The ones who can still power it out, in middle and older age are in the tiny minority.

[@craigeverhart4755]

A tenor who lasts that long is mostly lucky. Paul McCartney was born with pretty good longevity, in addition to his astonishing gifts.

[@bebedordecoca]

Martin L. Barre still frowns while playing ❤❤❤

[@Tull1996]

Maybe they should tune down a half or whole step....might make it easier for him to sing....it's pretty obvious he can't hit the higher notes anymore...and he doesn't seem to want to go all instrumental, or to have someone else as the full time vocalist (leaving him to continue playing flute/acoustic guitar/etc without having to worry about the vocals)

[@andrewtucker1828]

Tightened up proper like Like we all knew Mr. Tull could all along

[@alexandrosiliadis4866]

❤❤❤

[@davidryan7386]

well, he sang as long as he could.

[@davidryan7386]

he needs a few new singers and can be the flute man,. anything else seems a bit precious.

[@cassiuscbs]

special song

[@stevenhaywood6027]

These songs still sound so beautiful! sttgaegoaktd

[@MultiGator78]

So Ian's voice isn't what it used to be. I guarantee MJ's drive through the lane ain't the same either.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

William Gordon: There's no comparison. I don't know if you saw Tull in the early 70s. If not, check out a KZbin video. During that time period, he had a great voice and there was and still is no better showman than he was. I keep hearing about Freddy Mercury is the greatest showman. Whoever said that never saw Ian Anderson.

[@davidlane6467]

sad that he lost his voice

[@Susisaftig]

Vielleicht das schönste Stück Musik von Ian Anderson. Für mich ganz sicher. Anderson hat da (bereits?) Probleme mit seiner Stimme. Aber dem Mann verzeiht man alles.

[@danoleary2816]

he was under the weather that was all

[@IulyaFoodStation]

❤

[@JF-nk9kh]

1:48 Reasons for waiting

[@jinkyjimnufc]

Beautiful song ruined by the painful vocals - sorry Ian but it's sad but true

[@paulinwoburn9680]

I've loved Jethro Tull since 1969. Ian needs to hire a singer because he can't sing anymore. He should just concentrate on playing flute, which he's still a master of. I don't know if he's still playing guitar, and if he is, I'm sure he's still great at that also. But his singing ruins everything.

[@janellkingman3991]

sounds like sossity from benefit ?

[@bridgetgidget1446]

Wow Ian couldn't sing his own songs as far back as 2008. Sad

[@polkad3v]

title is incorrect, it's "sossity; you're a woman... into reasons for waiting". I still love jethro tull though.

[@bebedordecoca]

2:52 - jesus.

[@Raven-yj5pp]

Shred that flute! Jammmmmm onnnnnn¡!¡!

[@allencrider]

He should have called it quits many years ago.

[@barryweinrich7289]

I beg to differ.Tomorrow you too will be a day older.

[@portcullis5622]

I just think that he should have taken on a full time vocalist in the late 1990s, when his voice started to really deteriorate. Nothing wrong with his flute playing and songwriting, even now.

[@damamae950]

Terrible sound. Best song ever.

[@pcatful]

My poor rendition of this song got me laid that night. Just saying.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Ian should quit singing and just play the flute.

[@davidshepherd7750]

One of the most overrated bands of all time. Ian's vocals are pretty weak tea. For all that, this is one of their best tunes, second only to Locomotive Breath.