Thick As a Brick (Cover) - Carolyn Oates

Carolyn Oates Covers "Thick as a Brick" by Jethro Tull.
I discovered Jethro Tull in my twenties and Thick as Brick has been part of my music landscape ever since. Thank you Ian Anderson for your contribution to the world of music, it's made me a better musician and songwriter.
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Carolyn uses Maton guitars and Elixir Stings

[@peegegibson7153]

I’m an old school Tull fan and this is bloody brilliant.

[@curtisemmett6581]

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[@jakobaarav7722]

@Wells Jeremias Yup, been using Flixzone for since march myself :D

[@curtisemmett6581]

@Wells Jeremias Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I appreciate it !!

[@wellsjeremias8938]

@Curtis Emmett glad I could help :)

[@raymondthom1302]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@garyhelsinger]

Tull fan since 1974 here. That was FANTASTIC!

[@michaelgf8840]

Me too!

[@leestead4896]

My jaw dropped when I heard this. This goes to show that an acoustic guitar and a fantastic voice can take you to another place. My hat is off to you Madam, and as one singer/songwriter to another? Please don't stop, the world needs more of this, not American Idol.

[@handebarlas6248]

With all respect to you sir, you sound as if the original Tull song is not what you describe here: An acoustic guitar and a fantastic voice!! With the addition of writing the music and the lyrics!!! I am sorry, I don't understand...

[@2uconner]

Yes

[@mosin9105]

Taking it one step further, …an acoustic guitar and a fantastic voice paired with a killer riff and a truly inspired melody!

[@kenneth9177]

Nothing wrong whatsoever with Idol

[@poncho20091]

Totally agree sir !!

[@obijuan3004]

It takes a lot of guts to take on Jethro Tull. The timing of the guitar notes versus the vocals, requires skill. Bravo Ms Carolyn! I had to listen a second time. Very nice.

[@thomasfoss9963]

I thought her timing is a little off, playing too fast, and she is missing some notes, but a nice version anyway-- It makes you appreciate Martin Barre as a guitar player even more!!!! He was never given much credit---

[@markhill9275]

​@thomasfoss9963 Yep, first thing i noticed, just seems to be rushing, but that is isn't easy to play to maintain the fluidity of the strumming hand. Gotta take my hat of to her!

[@TheLochs]

Which notes are missing?@@thomasfoss9963

[@fw1421]

Not wanting to be critical,but she’s playing a tad fast. None the less she is amazing. My compliments.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@markhill9275]

@@fw1421 not wanting to be critical, but still doing it!

[@akquicksilver]

One of the all time unsung classics. Good job, don't think I've ever heard anyone cover this.

[@paulrevere2928]

I don’t think this young lady is just anyone. I think she’s the daughter of musical super duo Darrell Hall and John Oates.

[@akquicksilver]

@@paulrevere2928 Cool, I didn't know Darrell and John were married.

[@paulrevere2928]

@@akquicksilver sorry that’s not what I meant. She’s the daughter of John Oates of Daryl Hall and John Oates duo.

[@akquicksilver]

@@paulrevere2928 Yeah, I knew that, just can't pass up the chance to be a smart a**!

[@paulrevere2928]

@@akquicksilver that’s OK as long as you still vote American Republican for Donald Trump for president November 5, 2024. Remember, remember 5 November. V 🙏👀🗽🇺🇸

[@taivo55]

I am surprised that more artists don't cover Jethro Tull in general, let alone their masterpiece, Thick as a Brick. Applause to you for this. It was a beautiful end to my day and the exclamation point on an hour of KZbin video surfing.

[@travellingator4301]

More don't cover this cause it's challenging as hell...IMO

[@jamessweet5341]

@@travellingator4301 Well, put and the band agrees. With all the tempo changes it is one tough thing to pull off in a studio much less live stage.

[@burdesh]

I thoroughly enjoyed this Carolyn. I'm sure Ian has a big smile on his face. Please do more Tull songs when you can.

[@diggr13]

Guitar was Martin Barre.

[@jamesnash6101]

And TULL lives on. Love it. Enough said

[@Mike-vr4lw]

Wow, I've never seen or heard this done by any body but Jethro Tull and you did them proud .🥹💙👍

[@toring61_52]

Nice job Carolyn. Love your vocals and playing. Love to hear more of your surprises. Yo mike I guess you haven't heard Carlo Ribaux: There is a group out that aren't in the four front but plays gigs. Listen to them, they do a spectacular job. What I find awesome about this cover they do Parts 1 & 2 complete.. I loved this song when it first came out by Tull... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGWZdYSwgN-bbbssi=n_71zZTtzt2wVWNX

[@toring61_52]

Now for the Master of TAAB. I followed them from the beginning during my HS days. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKCqgp2rqMqAr5Ysi=djiXJ2DlSE6rWNBv kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6loqeCpKx6pacsi=p1HbcA00tTdLZBz7

[@billderinbaja3883]

I've been a huge Tull/Anderson fan since my teens (early 70s)... Thick as a Brick is one of my favorite all time songs... Challenging vocals and instrumental well covered Carolyn, thanks!

[@FloydMaxwell]

My father loved classical music. And rock music. We grew up with his tastes in our ears. Ian Anderson is a one-of-a-kind. Great cover!

[@mikemadsen6820]

Fantastic!! I love it when young people are drawn to rock classics. Great job!!

[@bryansmith4856]

A beautiful song - a beautiful version, well done!

[@ravenwolf3152]

And a Beautiful person

[@stefanschleps8758]

There was nothing like the seventies for a Tull concert. An absolutely amazing experience. I approve of this message by Ms. Oates. Thank you for sharing Carolyn. Beautiful rendition you have provided us. Peace.

[@sportsmediaamerica]

Saw Tull in Northern Virginia in early 70s. Aqualung had just come out. The opening act was....a band lesser-known at the time...YES! What an unreal show.

[@LeeStead]

Now THAT is a cover!!! As a fellow acoustic singer/songwriter and huge Tull fan, that is by far the best version (which you made your own by the way) I have heard, hands down. In this day and age when pyrotechnics and flashing lights are "talent", you have shown that six strings and an amazing voice put all of them to shame! well done Madam :)

[@drefk1973]

That is NOT a cover.. Where is the rest of it?

[@frandanco6289]

@@drefk1973 - Can you not just enjoy how beautiful she did this???? Wow....

[@apennameandthata2017]

Yep. THIS is the best version.

[@patherron3247]

It's been well over 40 years since I saw Tull live, but as I recall, they had a lot of flashing lights! lol It was a helluva show! The drum kit was surrounded by an octagon of layered steps of colored lights that seemed to change with the beat. It was spectacular! Of course, they didn't need it given the genius of their music, but it surely enhanced the experience.

[@JubbaheyChannel]

You make it look so easy, as you know it ain't. Loved the picking and vocals Miss Oates, stirs my very soul when I hear most tracks from JT and Thick as a Brick just sums up the 70's and the very nature of the English folk music scene, always innovative and breaking new ground, from Greenslade to Yes and Hedgehog Pie to Pink Floyd. I was so lucky then, I didnt really appreciate the moment properly.

[@brucesmith8178]

This cover is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. Honest, real and melodic. Thank you!

[@davidcooke8005]

Best concert I ever saw was Tull's 25th anniversary tour, when they were just 5 musicians on the stage with instruments and monitors. No light show, none of the usual kooky theatrics. They played 22 minutes of Thick as a Brick. Didn't miss a note. Takes brass to tackle this. Nice work!

[@lancehaley9417]

What a beautiful rendition. Brings tears to my eyes like the first time I heard this in the Spring of 1972 as a Junior in high school. It's still my favorite JT album. I saw Ian and Company in concert several times here in Kansas City. I even had several of his albums also in 8-Track format. That's what we did back then; owned both the albums and 8-Tracks tapes so we could listen to our favorite music in our cars. I feel like a dinosaur telling the world...

[@Redsince66]

You are not a dinosaur just lucky to have grown up with such brilliant and timeless music. Tull is an iconic and timeless band.

[@thomasfoss9963]

Same here, except we had cassettes!!! No interruptions in the middle of the songs--- Maxell was the king back then---- I had a Sony professional recording unit that recorded in stereo, and have many live shows, and festivals recorded, but it's hard to find a unit to play them on these days!!!!

[@lancehaley9417]

@@thomasfoss9963 When they came out with cassettes, my brother and I started recording the albums on a Sony unit, and still have them. It was nice to be able to pick your favorite songs and dump them onto cassette tapes. Not sure what we'd do with them now. Kind of useless.

[@thomasfoss9963]

@@lancehaley9417 I have so many live recordings, it's hard to just dump them, but I haven't listened to them in years now-- My brother had an Ampeg reel to reel that had hours upon hours of live music recorded from radio stations, etc---

[@robwalton7749]

Five years down the track and I still think this is one of the best covers EVER. Bravo young lady.

[@mctavish23]

Agree

[@Hermandbl7]

This was one of my favorite songs by Jethro Tull and watching them perform it live was very moving; just like watching and hearing you perform it 50+ years later!

[@jefffincher2650]

Shame she didn't do the last 30 minutes.

[@williamwatson7495]

Lovely… saw Tull do this album back in 70s. Big energy.

[@szunkov]

Beautiful version!

[@robertm7071]

Wonderful to have such a talented lady breathing fresh life , and femininity, into this song, and reminding us of that unique era. How blessed we were to have lived through it. Thank you.

[@BobC59]

Those of us who did, yes.

[@kenrensi9107]

Not only is it brilliant, but you make it look easy, Carolyn, and I know it's not! Thanks for blessing us with your talent and passion!

[@Comeawadons]

Outstanding Ian Anderson should get you to tour with him. His voice is done now. You would be perfect

[@doubletreble6348]

Excellent rendition !!!

[@perrylinsley8652]

Brilliant version Carolyn.

[@horsewnoname872]

I'm a big fan of Jethro Tull and just happened into this excellent cover! I had my doubts, before anxiously grabbing headphones for a listen, that this song would succeed to work without Ian's flute accompaniment. I've listened/ watched three times, now! Carolyn, I truly appreciate the work you've put into this sample of your amazing voice and guitar expertise. Please, stay at this, I'm subscribed and look forward to your next performances. Wow!

[@gregcarrier8662]

I keep coming back to this periodically. It's just so good.

[@rabukan5842]

Excellent! Bravo Carolyn! You are playing to our youth! Thank you for this! Well done!

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Carolyn, I’m so glad to have found this six yrs after posting. A beautiful performance.

[@oriza2]

Bravo!!!! Great guitar and singing. And you have the passion too!

[@elektrolyte]

WOW!! fantastic cover. works SO WELL with a female voice. I would never have thought. Please do MORE JT 🤩

[@richardmcnichols4228]

A golden and mellifluous rendition. Great vocals, timing, beautiful tone on the guitar. Wishing you every success. Bravo! Encore!

[@josephthomas2226]

i've been a tull fan for 50 years, and this is one of the best TAAB covers out there. well done

[@mulberrywood4529]

Wunderbare Cover-Version des Tull-Stücks ❤

[@KevinBryden1]

Brilliant. Thanks.

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

Excellent! I've never heard anyone cover this song. You've given me confidence to give it a whirl.

[@edwardthorne9875]

Fine rendition of a great song by a beautiiful genetically gifted lady.

[@tomcoryell]

Excellent job Carolyn!

[@carolynatesmusic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kevinwolf3154]

YES! Beautiful voice and guitar playing! Excellent ❤️

[@joeybenoit6269]

I shake my head and say that was a wonderful job!!!! Thank you!

[@michaelthomas366]

Man, she's good. Can't believe it! And I was 12 when this was hit.

[@johngonzales969]

Wow, what a great performance of this song. 👏👏👏

[@andrewwhite7188]

Carolyn, You sound so good!! Nice to see someone from Your generation playing Tull from 1974. 😊

[@twwtjohns]

She's absolutely brilliant!

[@mtidwell111]

Tullness Greatness! Nice work!

[@richardkennedy3846]

What an absolute DELIGHT to listen to this fine, fine - and accurate - rendition of the early part of Thick As A Brick. Life Is A Long Song would be a goodee, too. Really, there are so many acoustic pieces to choose from. Well done!

[@McHenryDesigns1]

Thank you for that! I've been a serious Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson fan for about 50 years. I even got Ian to autograph a copy of a portrait I drew of him in exchange for the original, which he kept. Great cover of a great song. Well done!

[@carolynatesmusic]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@mentalembargo]

I'm so happy to hear one of my favorite tracks and actually the first time I've heard anyone cover Jethro Tull. But just discovered it 👏

[@mctavish23]

Beautiful rendition. Thank you.

[@eldelosbarrios7564]

She has TOTAL CONTROL over music. Bravisssima! 👏

[@carolynatesmusic]

Thank you, I appreciate your understanding :)

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

I listen to the entire album during some of my more intense runs. It helps my mind escape the pain cage. I know every inch of this song. It’s a masterpiece and your performance is every bit outstanding.

[@andrewguttry6886]

That was really nice. Tull were a huge part of my teen years and I have followed them since I bought their first album back in 1968. Later, 'Stand Up' gave us a hint of Ian Anderson's genius in turning the mundane and ordinary in daily life into gems of real poetic beauty that truly stand the test of time, as your rendition shows so well. Thanks for that.

[@joecampitiello3643]

Great vocals love this version

[@muxux4]

Great job young lady! My first time in 50 years (ever) I listen to a Jethro Tull piece sung by a woman. Blown away!

[@billsmith1278]

First time in my 61 years! Fabulous!

[@sorendippel]

This is SO nice played!

[@brucemcdonald4060]

This is actually the first Jethro Tull song i ever heard them play live (1972). You did it justice. Thanks.

[@timblake5036]

Goosebumps

[@GaryJ.Beasley]

Great cover, Carolyn. I have seen Jethro Tull in concert a couple of times. You certainly gave this song & guitar playing justice. Thanks for posting

[@pagani29]

Masterpiece of my favorite band. Always a pleasure to hear that song.

[@tyapca7]

Back here, again. So wonderful to hear young people playing music that their mothers and fathers grew up on, when we were young. Thanks again, best wishes, Peter.

[@gasgiant7122]

Carolyn what a beautiful cover/rendition!

[@hammill54]

Wonderful cover!!!

[@dennissprague8489]

What a lovely voice and a lovely song.

[@ChrisBCartagena]

Excellent ..all the notes!

[@frankrives9964]

One of the best covers I've heard of any song. The guitar playing is amazing and your voice is so clear, strong and beautiful. Also, I love how the cover stays close to the original, but you put some of your own way of doing it in there too. I saved this link. I'll listen to it a lot more.

[@crashandburngaming5103]

Well done. Old school

[@Mr38thstreet]

Loved it!

[@emiliopedace3915]

Jethro Tull Forever

[@pinguinobc]

I just saw Tull perform at Wolf Trap in Virginia. Ian still has a lot of energy. Sadly, they did not perform this song. I saw the band perform several times in the late 70s-early 80s, and saw Ian perform with Lucia Micarelli circa 2004. Ian is definitely one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Love your cover!

[@cjmn8635]

Was somewhere near London ,UK. outdoor venue.. mindblowing performance. big screen at the time also with image that started moving after 15 mins or so.. ballerina type was coiled in a yoga? pose.. uncoiled..... brilliant! early 70s or so

[@jiminnorthdallas1227]

Bravo! Well done! This is the first time I’ve ever seen anyone with the balls to try to cover this, and you did it well.Looking forward to more.

[@marcos3ltrv6]

Wonderfull, beautifully sung and played. 👏👏

[@SC-rb2jr]

Skillful, beautiful. Outstanding,

[@Richard234]

Beautifully done

[@docitalicus]

Excellentcovere, sweet sound and voice. Brava

[@jimantonino4394]

Superbly done.

[@davidsayer9606]

Never heard a cover of Tull. This is beautiful and hopefully attracts a new audience to the band

[@originalwildone3790]

Your cover is brilliantly done! Any normal rocker would find the same but then there’s Ian…he has been very critical of the brilliance of rock giants.

[@billburtis8616]

I have not heard that song for 40 years. That was played and sung very well. I always wonder what inspires a young talent to perform such a song as this.

[@TheHesseJames]

I am just working on that song myself. I can play it fairly well and I can sing it fairly well - but not both at the same time! You excelled here!

[@WalterDavidRiffmon]

Beautifully done. Thanks!

[@pat4rush]

wow, this is excellent. The best cover I have heard. I hope Ian gets to hear this.

[@jackson76724]

My elder brother bought the record Aqualung home. My mates and I discovered Tull as 12 year olds.That was over 40 years ago. Such memories stirred by this wonderful version ❤

[@brentfarb]

Beautiful cover...love Ian Anderson...

[@rientshuitema6008]

Absolutely splendid. Thank you

[@carolynatesmusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@glencharlton1801]

Omg. Im so glad i stumbled upon your faithful cover of this genious work of Anderson's..So Absolutely awesomely done, woman.

[@garethleitner9547]

Amazing how the words come back when I hear the tune......Beautiful rendition!

[@carolynatesmusic]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@frandanco6289]

Carolyn Oates !!!! Just Beautiful !!! Love the Guitar, Love the Playing, Love your Beautiful, Perfect Voice!!! Thank you so much for this !!! Merry Christmas to you and yours !!!! God Bless ! Fran Danco

[@Phredbo]

That's a hard song to play and she did it flawless (voice included) ,Made me remember just how much I missed those days when thick as a brick came out JT was always in the now commenting on the little things in our lives😊

[@robcarr23]

Absolutely love this, special young lady.....

[@toddmackey3118]

Tis good! More please…

[@cindipossidento5688]

Beautiful !! Love your guitar playing and your voice is very soothing. 🥰👏🥰

[@tomcoe9975]

Very nice rendition...Thanks for sharing this...

[@meninbluesbandatlanta9417]

Excellent Version..very enjoyable and well done!

[@paulsorensen7110]

My first concert was Jethro Tull, on the 'Passion Play' tour. Their music is timeless. So inspiring to hear someone of your age interpret their music. Beautifully, brilliantly. You've added a lift to my day!

[@gustavopardiplaz4301]

What a Good cover !!! ❤️YOU ,Beatiful voice !!!!

[@Oniweeki]

Fantastic! The album is a Masterpiece and you do an excellent job on the acoustic. So envious.

[@robwalton7749]

Fantastic, so refreshing to see someone so young loving music from my generation and on top of that, performing such a wonderful cover of it. Bravo!!!