FIRST TIME

[@andysimpson959]

I first saw Jethro Tull in 1969. They were playing in a pub in the north of England. Nobody had seen anything like Ian Anderson and 53 years he is still unique. Brilliant.

[@jaytyler6203]

man, so lucky to catch that!!! I'm jealous.

[@papalaz4444244]

Can you not remember the name of the pub? You must be nearly 70 by now, amazing.

[@Itelkner]

Do you remember if Tony Iommi was still playing with them then?

[@papalaz4444244]

@@Itelkner He doesn't seem to recall the name of the pub or the town it was in

[@waynegray1380]

I saw them twice in the seventies, and in 1980.What a showman Anderson is!

[@nathair1]

A side note, he is completely self taught on the flute. He breaks all the classical rules for flute playing and still blows your mind.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

😮😮😮

[@MrNegative57]

Was self taught, he did take some lessons in the late 70's to correct some techniques and get even better. Only had to do with his hands(pinkie) didn't change his style at all. Watching professional, classical flautists react to his playing is priceless. They are impressed 😁

[@corawheeler9355]

Anderson is very good on guitar, but said when he heard Clapton he knew he would never be that good. So he bought a flute.

[@Micknkeithable]

Explains why he is the GOAT flutist

[@Pomdownuder]

The way he uses the flutter tongue technique (according to classical players) is totally wrong, it can't work Ian : hold this🍺 Can't what??🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@somepunkrookie76]

Jethro Tull is one of the most underappreciated bands in history. Grew up on them due to my step-father having great taste in music.

[@Shootingstarcomics]

Criminal that they’re not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@robertjackson9326]

Number one album in '72, against the likes of the Stones and Jeff Beck. Definitely not "underappreciated"... simply forgotten. Which is tragic.

[@lisarainbow9703]

Look up the live footage of Jethro Tull playing, "My God" at the Isle of Wight concert...it's mind-blowing. Definitely one of the most unique bands ever...

[@vicprovost2561]

Yes, the Isle of Wight and their gig at Tanglewood around that time are amazing for the entire sets, My God for sure for the best flute you will ever hear!

[@suecook1326]

It sure is. I saw them 3 times late 60's and early 70's. Ian is a fantastic front man

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

YES! YES! YES!

[@debraschiro6234]

The people roared cuz after their first three notes they know exactly what he was going to sing and this song has been a hit forever and Jethro Tull is still a big hit

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I play the flute but it has never sounded like that😮😊

[@tomwoliver]

Tull was always a favorite for me. They they really kicked ass and were so diverse. What a great band!

[@maineman9447]

I was a teenager when Zep and Sabbath blew up, but Tull is still my all time favorite band. I saw them live twice in the 70s and then again in '98. They still kicked ass!

[@corawheeler9355]

This intro was added for the concert. Sometimes they play the studio version ... the crowd immediately recognizes the first 2 piano notes and goes crazy!! Jethro Tull is my favorite band. Ian Anderson, singer, song writer, flutist, and amazing frontman, is a musical genius. ps .. if you're doing more Tull, and there's much more to explore, I'm a subscriber.

[@noalarms4618]

Am I mistaken, or does it slip into “Black Sunday” for a bit at the end, with the balloon?

[@corawheeler9355]

@@noalarms4618 yes .. Black Sunday

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Thank u

[@RichardHead23]

An absolute genius , a legend, unbelievable flutist and vocals ,,, words haven't yet been invented that adequately express the wonder and beauty of listening and watching this true master at work ....

[@pathoward2940]

I can remember walking across my college campus in the Fall of 1971 and hearing Jethro Tull blasting out someone's dorm window at max volume. Great memories!!!!

[@TheMUSICHEART]

When they toured in support of the release of Thick As A Brick they performed the entire piece in its entirety played for almost 2 hours. There was some of the craziest stuff I've ever seen on stage going on and when they finished they got a 15 minute standing ovation. When the crowd calmed down, Ian Anderson approached the microphone and said, "For our second number we would like to play something from Aqualung." He didn't finish the sentence because of the audience lost their minds and there was a second standing ovation. Un-freaking-believeable!

[@budhalbr]

My number-one all-time favorite band of all time. The most eclectic music played by masters of their craft, so tight live. They married medieval minstrel music with rock and blues so brilliantly, they are gods to me. Thank you for reacting to them.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Thabks for watching

[@robertslade3088]

I saw Jethro Tull 4 times back in the 70s and each concert was fantastic

[@RM-iq7dk]

Saw JT several times in the mid 70’s while in college. There are no printed words that can do justice to describe how incredible a musician Ian was. The rest of the group are beyond talented.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That was a really fun reaction guys. And yeah I don't know if you noticed, but one of the signatures of his flute playing that made it perfect for a really hard driving rock and roll band, is that he was very guttural and halfway singing through the instrument as he was articulating all these you know technically difficult improv passages. Pretty amazing. And of course sometimes he did it standing on one leg and you saw a bit of in this video. But yeah everybody in that band is super great and you should check out the studio cut if you're not familiar with it, it is a very favorite song for a lot of Jethro Tull songs for sure. And Ian Anderson is always a treat. He reminds me of a Shakespearean actor that's just totally unhinged but really talented, laugh.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Thank yoy

[@sreypovchun663]

Ian Anderson a true genius

[@johnb2905]

Marty is also .

[@thomasbeck1061]

I first saw them in concert in 71 or 72. When they played this song the place went nuts. Also when Ian started playing his flute I swear I saw musical notes coming off his flute. He is a genius.

[@Rick-or2kq]

"71 or 72 saw notes coming off is flute", that was the acid.

[@ernestortiz4555]

I saw Jethro Tull in the early 80's and the energy that Ian Anderson brought to the stage was impressive. He was not a young man anymore, but he had endless stamina. The show was fantastic, the whole arena sang along to almost every song.

[@shimwooley]

They are the best live show you can see and still touring !!

[@barbarapeffer9161]

Jethro Tull is my favorite band EVER! I've been to several concerts over the years and Ian never disappoints. My dad introduced me to them when I was a kid in the 70's, and no one has ever compared to them since. "The one-legged flute player" cannot be replicated. 😉😆🔥👍🏻

[@randlnickel9196]

Loved this live

[@rodb9275]

I've become such a "reaction addict". I watch reaction videos every single night. For at least 2 hours. I absolutely adore you 2. Seriously. Fun channel. I like the other 2 too, but I have to say that I tend to watch you most often.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Thank u! Kind words and glad you enjoy watching us!

[@brendaclark8344]

Jethro Tull was the first group to win a grammy for heavy metal group. Also, Ian Anderson used to wear the most outrageous cod pieces. I saw them in concert in the late 70's in Nashville, TN and it was not a concert but an experience like no other.

[@rockymountboy]

The category was Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. Should have been different categories. It was split the following year.

[@donkunes8630]

'My God' from their Aqualung album is a piece where Ian shows his prowess on the flute. Many great works by the band , some seemingly classical,folk , rock fusion. They are touring again but not sure how limited

[@maryannturton9830]

Ian Andersen plays a flute like Eddie Van Halen plays the guitar...Masters at their craft!👊

[@firedoc5]

Locomotive Breath was probably my first exposure to Jethro Tull, and it blew my mind as a teenager. Ian Anderson made flute playing cool. Made me regret not doing more when I'd steal my sister's flute and fool around with it. LOL

[@michaelgahagan2669]

I saw Jethro Tull in 1989. One of my favorite shows!

[@vernhoke7730]

Another of my favorites from the seventies. Had this 8-track back then, and the album too.

[@avlisk]

This is the first song I've played on every new stereo that I've bought for the last 50 years. Tradition!

[@jrm48220]

No one has ever made a flute rock like Ian Anderson, and we may never again see its like.

[@Ozarkprepper643]

Ian Anderson was definitely born about 400 years late. Considering he is self-taught on the flute.... Now "watch" cross-eyed Mary and Aqualung. Ian has the amazing ability to sing at the same time he is playing the flute. We just had to see them. So me and the old lady flew from Arizona to Miami. Fuel cost me around $80 the time and the tickets were $7. ✌️☮️ 🤠🐂🏞️🛩️

[@jksgameshelf3378]

Okay, story time. I saw JT on their "War Child" tour in 1975 when I was in high school. I was a huge fan and couldn't believe they were coming to our medium-ish town in freakin' Alabama. Concert was amazing, of course (I was also beyond thrilled that The Sensational Alex Harvey Band from Scotland was opening) and then they got to "Locomotive Breath" during their encore we were all going nuts. Then, suddenly, in the middle of a blistering solo by Martin Barre, everything just went quiet. I took a few seconds to realize that the venue had shut off the PA system and all you could really hear was the drummer. The band realized what would happen, they all stopped and Ian leaned out over the front of the stage and yelled "They've shut the power off on us. Good night!" Only time I've EVER seen that happen. I did, however, come home with the souvenier of a fractured eardrum and the current tinnitus I have now! Worth it.

[@jutta3378]

Haha! Fantastic reaction you playing an "air flute"! I was a young teen "Tull Head" and accompanied by my dad when I experienced my first Jethro Tull concert in the late 70s. Lots of "air flutes" in the audience! I think they were the most thrilling live band I've ever seen - and I've seen many! Even my dad who wasn't into this sort of stuff was so impressed he talked about the gig for years. The band's quality sound, the musicianship, Ian Anderson's theatrical persona - just out of this world. That was before autotune! You'd know straight away when a performer couldn't sing as well as on the studio recording. They were one of those bands who were so much better live than on their records. Wow, this brings me right back to the gig in 77 and I'm jumping around the kitchen listening to this!

[@theycallmehoipilloi5495]

Y'all needed to listen to the recording of the song to get the full effect of that driving, bass locomotive beat. When Ian was younger he would jump around on one leg and do all kinds of contortions while playing that flute. He and the band were really performance art.

[@danacorey841]

I saw Jethro tull back in 1971 greatest show ever

[@farfelforever]

This is why I'm glad I'm a Boomer. So many unbelievable, entertaining bands from the 60s and 70s.

[@ianbrooke6342]

One of my all-time fave bands, just brilliant, seen them 3 times live and loved every one. The balloons were a regular feature at concerts and there used to be a rumour that the white powder which comes out of them was coke and people used to pop them to try to get a snort, unfortunately it was only talc.

[@joyouslyprofane]

im named after the lead singer/flautist Ian Anderson and the dude is frickin' mega talented. never fails to blow me away

[@lindazee]

Goosebumps!! Saw them live a couple of times and it was even more electrifying than this. Their musicianship is among the best.

[@markferrett700]

Seen these guys a number of times live.......they are awesome absolutely amazing musicians...totally unique.........intelligent,.a great fusion of folk,blues and rock......👍👍👍

[@kristahartmann6712]

I saw them in 1968 in an old skating rink on Merritt Island in Florida, sitting on a concrete floor.. It was glorious.

[@55tallanh]

For a period of time in my younger days, Jethro was my favorite band, and this song might be my favorite if theirs. I love them still...

[@bobb9541]

I saw them in a fantastic concert in the early 70's. He's one of the all time great and unique showmen.

[@ricksnow4662]

One of my all-time favorites. Thank you so much for reacting to it. Welcome to the magic that is Jethro Tull.

[@rogueleader4181]

One of a kind. They are al brill musicians. Special shout out to Martin Barre on lead guitar. Underrated shredmeister. Seen them live 3 times. Never a dull moment : )

[@steverobey711]

I was in my teens listening to this awesome music also I have seen these live and they were freaking awesome The 70's were the best music ever I am now retired and yes I am still listening to Rock music All the best from Nottinghamshire England 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@debraschiro6234]

He always played his flute like that when I first heard him I couldn't believe what I was hearing but I loved it

[@robertstoner8244]

He is just amazing 🤩. Mix him in with all the other greats of all time ❤

[@Mr05Chuck]

I saw Ian Anderson around 2010 in a old opera house in Spokane Washington. His voice is not as strong but he is a flute virtuoso. It was a amazing concert. I was up close.

[@giljensen1132]

I love it when the younger crop of musicians find this band and realize how talented the artists were back then

[@Cashcrop54]

Saw them twice in the 70's. Jethro Tull on stage live, is like a runaway train. They never slow down just like this song says. By the time they played this song you were already overwhelmed. Never left those concerts thinking they owed me anything!

[@davidcarter4247]

The live abridged version of Thick as a Brick from the same 1977 concert is worth finding. Thick as a Brick was a 40+ minute song (60+ live) across two sides of vinyl. Side 2 gets a bit tedious. The best parts of the song are contained in a shortened version to fit later concerts. It was a highlight of the 1977 Aqualung concert video (pirated from Japanese or Korean TV). Ian Anderson had an infection when Locomotive Breath was recorded (he mentions it earlier on the video). It affected his voice, he looked crap and was sweating profusely. A real trooper to go on stage and still perform, with energy,

[@bookhouseboy280]

Great live rendition. The 1976 Tampa stadium version might even be better. A Passion Play is even more intricate and works better as a two-sided studio epic.

[@sherryarflin726]

Saw Tull numerous times in the seventies and their concerts were freaking awesome.

[@patrickcurran-d4v]

One of my favorite "driver" songs. The riff and flute are iconic. It was my pleasure to see them live with Yes in concert many many moons ago. This brought me right back.

[@PeterBuwen]

Great. This is from their concert tour for their album "A". I remember. I saw them then in Germany - in 1980 or 1981.

[@rolandratz1]

Ian Andersen - the friendly, fluting stage devil - I first heard him in 1968 and I was blown away.... Even now with quite a few years under his belt he is still very active on stage. A phenomenon! There is another special flute part in music - check out the Moody Blues' track "Nights In White Satin".... A brute listening pleasure!

[@StevesFunhouse]

All I gotta say is, the reaction was great, "He- wolf" was awesome, and "She-wolf" was gorgeous, as always !!! Thank you for sharing this reaction we us !!!

[@royjunior3349]

My favorite band! Many concerts I’ve attended. Un-freaking believable.

[@willieboy3011]

I saw them in Frankfurt, Germany also as a serviceman in April 1975. They were doing "War Child." There were many army soldiers in USEUR then.

[@zynjams]

I saw them in Nuremburg Germany Monsters of Rock concert in 1982, when i was stationed in Germany

[@willieboy3011]

@@zynjams Right on.

[@vanderhoff80]

I was there for that performance. No words can describe how awesome it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NoLegalPlunder]

Martin Barre’s guitar tone is incredible.

[@steelers6titles]

Dunfermline, Scotland's Ian Anderson (he grew up in Blackpool) started out in the John Evans Band, one of many, many British blues outfits in the Sixties.

[@vicprovost2561]

Yes, they were brilliant & were huge back in the day, for good reason. For more classic Tull try With You There to Help Me, unreal flute from Ian. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@paulrosenberg4227]

Martina Barre...an often-underappreciated shred master on the guitar!

[@rickhawkins7834]

Ian Anderson is the Mad Minstrel on the flute

[@twwtjohns]

I was fortunate enough to have seen Jethro Tull live in South Florida at the Hollywood Sportatorium in 1977. It was one if the most fun and enjoyable concerts I ever saw. Ian Anderson was a masterful performer and ever single band member was phenomenal. And anybody who says there's no flutes in Rock and Roll never saw Ian Anderson in concert.

[@ianhamilton2035]

"A Flute Shred", best description ever!!! 😃

[@susanfigueroa872]

Saw them in the nineties along with Procol Harum! They were both still in fine form!!

[@ghichens3418]

Yep ! ACE ! All day long ! Brilliant ! Twould be interesting for the non British veiwers to find out who Jethro Tull was in Medieval History ! One for the Pub Quiz !!! Cheers !

[@davidhowell7279]

As a young guy (10 yrs old) learning to play the flute in the 70's, I had the most amazing tutor recommend Tull and some jazz/funk/classical mixed artists. super influential. Opened my mind to a much bigger world. 'Hey kid, go check out this group called Jethro Tull. Okay, whatever. ' Mind blown! Thanks to him and thanks for the reaction. Took me back a few decades. Enjoying your channel.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Thank u!

[@steveabdelkoui5663]

Great group back in the days. Lots of talent

[@marcoscamargo7763]

Please more Jethro Tull musics!!! More... More... More!!! Thanks! ✨🌟♥️ 🇧🇷

[@tonyrowe9612]

and this is why growing up in the 60's - 70's 80's was awesome - Artist with talent.

[@UnclePengy]

NOBODY plays the flute like that. He is self-taught, and has a very non-standard style. But even professional flautists are in awe of his talent.

[@SaintJoi]

I love seeing people's faces when the flute kicks in and they realize that a rock flute solo is way more kickass than it has any right to be.

[@kjhusson]

love you guys, so glad you been getting into a little jethro tull

[@chrischagnon9673]

The next Jethro Tull song you need to hear is their live performance of Song For Jeffrey at the Rolling Stones’ 1968 Rock and Rock Circus. Toni Iommi, the founder of heavy metal music, for a brief stint was the lead guitarist for Jethro Tull before he joined Black Sabbath and The Beatles, The Who, and The Rolling Stones members are in the audience cheering and clapping along.

[@kittentude]

Saw them in Nashville in the late 70s. Rockin!

[@mookie7688]

The studio version is worth checking out because his voice goes a little nasal live, but he has more grit and power on the studio imo.

[@LoSconosciuto57179]

Every now and then I look at your reactions: you are very nice. In an interview released on 13/02/2019 to the magazine "Rolling Stone", Ian Anderson declared that the meaning of the song Locomotive Breath "It was about the runaway train of population growth and capitalism, it was based on that kind of unstoppable ideas We're on this crazy train, we can't get off. Where is it going? Without going into too much literal detail, this was what was behind that song." In fact, the whole rhythm is based on the crescendo of a train launched towards a safe derailment, towards catastrophe. It's really true that many times artists see further than the so-called scholars and politicians, above all if we consider that the piece in question, perhaps the most famous by Jethro Tull, dates back to 1971! Greetings from Milan, Italy

[@allendesalme197]

Y'all, I was at this show on this tour in Dallas Texas. It was incredible!

[@barbarapeffer9161]

Saw Tull in concert multiple times....🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pimreedijk1582]

Jethro Tull was the first concert i ever went to , knowing only this song . The came to Rotterdam in the AHOY , it was the best time in my live !

[@tomaroni6670]

..."Class of 76"...a flute instructor/player reacted to Locomotive Breath especially for the flute playing...at one point she stopped it to listen to a section again and she said she had never heard anyone play certain parts like he did...she said he was somehow rolling his tongue and playing regular notes at the same time adding a sound she had never heard and couldn't explain how he was able to do it...she said flute players frequently roll their tongue to achieve a vibrating sound like some languages have but NEVER heard anyone able to achieve it while playing regular notes simultaneously....

[@albertjflores8950]

First saw , Jethro Tull in San Antonio , Texas 1984 3 hours of Tull , Rock n Roll

[@barrysergent5905]

Incorporating a flute into their music was not only unique, but brilliant. The flute, along with Ian Anderson's different voice, made their sound iconic. Their catalog is deep and superb. Most Tull fans have their favorites, but mine is easily the album "Songs From The Wood". So many GREAT songs on this one. Try "Hunting Girl"(my fav) , "Velvet Green" and from the album "Aqualung" try "Cross Eyed Mary", "Mother Goose" and the classic "My God". A FANTASTIC rabbit hole.....

[@cletushouse906]

Good job. You really did seem to enjoy this. But then again, how can you not?

[@danwilliams5867]

Saw them in 78, was a wild concert

[@gremlyn1439]

Can't believe that you guys are just now getting to here.

[@loisr3970]

Yes!!!! Ohhh dam you know the new captain's Morgan commercial dude. I thought of this instantly..... dam the classics....you have no idea wait till you check out my fav Aqua lung..... Dam we use to have yard parties at a friend's acres. Stage friend bands. My old man was in charge of tunes, rest of time. Usually a long weekend. Made awesome Cassettes, then vinyl cuts thrown in . I knew by certain songs if he was looking for me. Aqua Lung was one. 46 yrs of rockin the tunes. Cheers

[@ronaldmccallumjr2407]

A Master Class in how to entertain!

[@steviesellers]

This band started in the late 60s and ended i think in the early 90 s so about 40yrs , started as a folk band , then a top of the range pub band then international stars , fabulous band and Ian Anderson is some guy

[@lesliedavis2185]

saw these guys live in the 70s. already a fan, huger fan after. they are unique. so good live

[@jameswilson8642]

Ian Anderson. One of Scotland's most hidden fine gem. You should check out Alex Harvey of "The Sensational Alex Harvey Band". Both he and Anderson were true Scottish wild-eyed musical geniuses.

[@kathleensmith3555]

Jethro Tull was the soundtrack of my youth -- and Ian was my poet -- everything from A New Day Yesterday to Nothing to Say -- Nothing is Easy to Songs From the Woods -- Behemoth Progressive rock masterpieces like Thick as a Brick and Passion Play to little fun ditty's like Mother Goose and Fat Man -- I have so many favorites that there is no room to list them all -- I even have a song I hope is included during my funeral someday --- Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day --- quote So as you push off from the shore Won't you turn your head once more And make your peace with everyone For those who choose to stay Will live just one more day To do the things they should've done

[@dnasoff]

My first rock concert when I was about 14. I’ve now been to hundreds of shows, and know so many of the artists. This was still one of the most incredible concerts. You need to listen to the album. I promise you will be sufficiently rocked!

[@davidcorrie4794]

Saw them a few times in Australia mind blowing live

[@M11969]

I saw Tull for the first time in 91. Ian was twirling his flute and it came apart and flew into the audience. He was back to playing in no time.

[@johnness2457]

Back in the 70s and 80s they sold out all their concerts and it was so hard to get tickets. I had agualung 8 track tape rocking out in my rambler and the stand up album at home. Good times

[@windmill10]

You have done "The Day That The World Brakes Down". In that video, when he introces the flute player Jeroen Goossens, Arjen writes that he has been a fan of the Flute ever since he heard Jethro Tull and Camel. Now you know why 😀