Jethro Tull — Sweet Dream
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You'll hear me calling in your sweet dream
Can't hear your daddy's warning cry
You're going back to be all the things you want to be
While in sweet dreams you softly sigh
You hear my voice is calling
To be mine again
Live the rest of your life in a day
Get out and get what you can
While your mummy's at home a-sleeping
No time to understand
'Cause they lost what they thought they were keeping
No one can see us in your sweet dream
Don't hear you leave to start the car
All wrapped up tightly in the coat you borrowed from me,
Your place of resting is not far
You hear my voice is calling
To be mine again
Live the rest of your life in a day
Get out and get what you can
While your mummy's at home a-sleeping
No time to understand
'Cause they lost what they thought they were keeping
Get out and get what you can
While your mummy's at home a-sleeping
No time to understand
'Cause they lost what they thought they were keeping
Can't hear your daddy's warning cry
You're going back to be all the things you want to be
While in sweet dreams you softly sigh
You hear my voice is calling
To be mine again
Live the rest of your life in a day
Get out and get what you can
While your mummy's at home a-sleeping
No time to understand
'Cause they lost what they thought they were keeping
No one can see us in your sweet dream
Don't hear you leave to start the car
All wrapped up tightly in the coat you borrowed from me,
Your place of resting is not far
You hear my voice is calling
To be mine again
Live the rest of your life in a day
Get out and get what you can
While your mummy's at home a-sleeping
No time to understand
'Cause they lost what they thought they were keeping
Get out and get what you can
While your mummy's at home a-sleeping
No time to understand
'Cause they lost what they thought they were keeping
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I've been a Tull fan for nearly fifty years, but this made me wince and turn it down. Dated and overly dramatic.
adrain6 wrote:
You poor thing!
Hate Tull
You poor thing!
I always thought Ian had great legs!
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
Indeed.
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
Indeed.
daveesh wrote:
Don't tell that to Richard Simmons.
nobody prances around in a codpiece and a flute quite like ian anderson.
Don't tell that to Richard Simmons.
Hate Tull
damn. i like this!
iam_overlord wrote:
I just think it sucks.
Yes, you did have to be there - pity you missed it. Thanks Bill.
I just think it sucks.
Yes, you did have to be there - pity you missed it. Thanks Bill.
Loving the DJ-ing of the last three songs!
6:23 am Jethro Tull - Sweet Dream
6:20 am The Electric Prunes I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)
6:16 am Muse Map of the Problematique
6:23 am Jethro Tull - Sweet Dream
6:20 am The Electric Prunes I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)
6:16 am Muse Map of the Problematique
iTuner wrote:
I just think it sucks.
I guess you had to live through this shit to enjoy it.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
I just think it sucks.
iTuner wrote:
I suppose that music is one of the fine arts that are not subjective due to recognition through the years, and people's capacity to rejoice on it no matter age, gender or origin.
I guess you had to live through this shit to enjoy it.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
I suppose that music is one of the fine arts that are not subjective due to recognition through the years, and people's capacity to rejoice on it no matter age, gender or origin.
Simply, SUPERB!Bill is on a roll today 
iTuner wrote:
I guess you had to live through this shit to enjoy it. Its a parody of itself when heard now.
Depends. Are you experienced? daveesh wrote:
Indeed.
nobody prances around in a codpiece and a flute quite like ian anderson.
Indeed.
mikexican wrote:
What a GREAT comment!
I happen to like this song (not one of their better ones), but you just made me laugh out loud. Thank you for that.
I think this is what happens when you take swords away from pirates and give them flutes instead.
What a GREAT comment!
I happen to like this song (not one of their better ones), but you just made me laugh out loud. Thank you for that. Like the guitar in this song!
I think this is what happens when you take swords away from pirates and give them flutes instead.
iTuner wrote:
Two approx.40 year old songs in a row. I lived through it and still don't want to hear it.
I guess you had to live through this shit to enjoy it.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
Two approx.40 year old songs in a row. I lived through it and still don't want to hear it.
Always loved this song and still do...
westslope wrote:
I saw him here with Martin Barre and three other guys two years ago. At the Arts Centre, small venue. It was a great night of music.
What's Ian Anderson up to these days? Did salmon farming work out for him? (Or did he lose money hand over fist?)
I saw him here with Martin Barre and three other guys two years ago. At the Arts Centre, small venue. It was a great night of music.
I guess you had to live through this shit to enjoy it.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
Its a parody of itself when heard now.
westslope wrote:
I'm not sure. I remember that he had a big pad in the South of the Isle of Skye, near the road to Elgol, because I remember taking a postbus to Elgol from Broadford with Simon the postie from Essex and he mentioned Ian Anderson as a famous though reclusive resident. This was over a decade ago, though, so I don't know if he's still there.
It's always amazed me that JT were considered a supergroup in the same class as ELP and Yes. Innovative sure, but you'd not think that such an 'awkward' sound would shift millions of LPs, but it did
What's Ian Anderson up to these days? Did salmon farming work out for him? (Or did he lose money hand over fist?)
I'm not sure. I remember that he had a big pad in the South of the Isle of Skye, near the road to Elgol, because I remember taking a postbus to Elgol from Broadford with Simon the postie from Essex and he mentioned Ian Anderson as a famous though reclusive resident. This was over a decade ago, though, so I don't know if he's still there.
It's always amazed me that JT were considered a supergroup in the same class as ELP and Yes. Innovative sure, but you'd not think that such an 'awkward' sound would shift millions of LPs, but it did
bitbanger wrote:
NP. It seems the Boomer generation has a higher proportion of dumb ideas than previous generations. I think some of this is due to the sin of hubris. We have a tendency to think our ideas are JUST ABSOLUTLY FABULOUS just because they happen to be rattling around in our skulls. It is characterized by a belief that a valid test of truth is the random firing of our personal neurons instead of a skeptical application of objective analysis of external phenomena. There doesn't seem to be enough of the intellectual distrust of one's own thoughts, amongst us Boomers, necessary to have a reasoned understanding of reality.
Very astute assessment there. I guess one place where we disagree is - to me - a song like this exemplifies the hubris you mention. I find this tune painfully dated and self-aggrandizing. To each his own I guess.
NP. It seems the Boomer generation has a higher proportion of dumb ideas than previous generations. I think some of this is due to the sin of hubris. We have a tendency to think our ideas are JUST ABSOLUTLY FABULOUS just because they happen to be rattling around in our skulls. It is characterized by a belief that a valid test of truth is the random firing of our personal neurons instead of a skeptical application of objective analysis of external phenomena. There doesn't seem to be enough of the intellectual distrust of one's own thoughts, amongst us Boomers, necessary to have a reasoned understanding of reality.
Very astute assessment there. I guess one place where we disagree is - to me - a song like this exemplifies the hubris you mention. I find this tune painfully dated and self-aggrandizing. To each his own I guess.
What's Ian Anderson up to these days? Did salmon farming work out for him? (Or did he lose money hand over fist?)
Certainlly not my favorite Tull tune but a classic none the less. I love that RP plays songs from Tull that I've never heard before. Thanks RP and Jethro Tull!
Fooboy wrote:
You can always listen to your Foo Fighters and Nickleback dreck.
another craptastic ensemble by Tull.... 
You can always listen to your Foo Fighters and Nickleback dreck.
Nice to hear this great song this morning...
The live version on Bursting Out is better. One of my favorite live albums from my youth.
Bosami wrote:
AND NICE TO HEAR "OFF BEATEN PATH" TUNES
It's always great to hear Tull on RP.
YES!
YES!
AND NICE TO HEAR "OFF BEATEN PATH" TUNES
another craptastic ensemble by Tull....
I hear the cowbell!
nobody prances around in a codpiece and a flute quite like ian anderson.
It's always great to hear Tull on RP.
YES!
YES!
mandolin wrote:
No and Yes.
...is it my imagination or is he wearing a codpiece?..
No and Yes.
How 'bout some "Mother Goose", Bill? :) <2>
Yes! Great Tull tune.
...is it my imagination or is he wearing a codpiece?..
have always, and will always love this old Tull stuff.
TULL!!!
How 'bout some "Mother Goose", Bill? :)
How 'bout some "Mother Goose", Bill? :)
Null Tull.
holborne wrote:
Well, you seem to have turned out pretty level-headed. Maybe it's living in Manhattan, I dunno.
Anyway, I apolgize for any comments that make it seem like all Boomers hold such dumb ideas. Of course, that's not so. But the ones who do really need their brains vacuumed out and replaced with something that actually sees reality.
NP. It seems the Boomer generation has a higher proportion of dumb ideas than previous generations. I think some of this is due to the sin of hubris. We have a tendency to think our ideas are JUST ABSOLUTLY FABULOUS just because they happen to be rattling around in our skulls. It is characterized by a belief that a valid test of truth is the random firing of our personal neurons instead of a skeptical application of objective analysis of external phenomena. There doesn't seem to be enough of the intellectual distrust of one's own thoughts, amongst us Boomers, necessary to have a reasoned understanding of reality.
Well, you seem to have turned out pretty level-headed. Maybe it's living in Manhattan, I dunno.
Anyway, I apolgize for any comments that make it seem like all Boomers hold such dumb ideas. Of course, that's not so. But the ones who do really need their brains vacuumed out and replaced with something that actually sees reality.
NP. It seems the Boomer generation has a higher proportion of dumb ideas than previous generations. I think some of this is due to the sin of hubris. We have a tendency to think our ideas are JUST ABSOLUTLY FABULOUS just because they happen to be rattling around in our skulls. It is characterized by a belief that a valid test of truth is the random firing of our personal neurons instead of a skeptical application of objective analysis of external phenomena. There doesn't seem to be enough of the intellectual distrust of one's own thoughts, amongst us Boomers, necessary to have a reasoned understanding of reality.
bitbanger wrote:
Well, you seem to have turned out pretty level-headed. Maybe it's living in Manhattan, I dunno.
Anyway, I apolgize for any comments that make it seem like all Boomers hold such dumb ideas. Of course, that's not so. But the ones who do really need their brains vacuumed out and replaced with something that actually sees reality.
Yeah, I know, I know.
Case in point: When Reagan and Gorby signed the INF Treaty there were "anti-this and that" hippie activists running around my neighborhood breaking their arms patting themselves on the back about how this achievement was somehow all their doing. These were some of the same folks that not that much earlier that year were out on Broadway "activisting" for unilateral disarmament as viable strategy to getting the Soviets to give up their nukes. It still makes me chuckle.
Well, you seem to have turned out pretty level-headed. Maybe it's living in Manhattan, I dunno.
Anyway, I apolgize for any comments that make it seem like all Boomers hold such dumb ideas. Of course, that's not so. But the ones who do really need their brains vacuumed out and replaced with something that actually sees reality.
holborne wrote:
I don't take anything I post here especially seriously, actually — it's all just recreational typing. But when some aging hippie starts dithering about how his Great Generation was responsible for Nixon's resignation — I mean, come on.
I don't take anything I post here especially seriously, actually — it's all just recreational typing. But when some aging hippie starts dithering about how his Great Generation was responsible for Nixon's resignation — I mean, come on.
Yeah, I know, I know.
Case in point: When Reagan and Gorby signed the INF Treaty there were "anti-this and that" hippie activists running around my neighborhood breaking their arms patting themselves on the back about how this achievement was somehow all their doing. These were some of the same folks that not that much earlier that year were out on Broadway "activisting" for unilateral disarmament as viable strategy to getting the Soviets to give up their nukes. It still makes me chuckle.
bitbanger wrote:
Oh dude, you ruined it. Now who is taking themselves WAY too seriously.
I don't take anything I post here especially seriously, actually — it's all just recreational typing. But when some aging hippie starts dithering about how his Great Generation was responsible for Nixon's resignation — I mean, come on.
Oh dude, you ruined it. Now who is taking themselves WAY too seriously.
I don't take anything I post here especially seriously, actually — it's all just recreational typing. But when some aging hippie starts dithering about how his Great Generation was responsible for Nixon's resignation — I mean, come on.
holborne wrote:
Your taking to the streets didn't stop the war, sweets — it was the Tet Offensive and the Viet Cong that did that, and they didn't need a bunch of pampered middle-class radical-wannabes marching through the streets in tie-dyed shirts to do it. And do you seriously contend that Nixon fell because the hippies didn't like him? You've got to be kidding. You might want to read the history books again — this time try doing it when you're not stoned.
I don't know why I continue to be so stunned by the the Baby Boomer's wildly-inflated self-regard and sheer obnoxiousness, but it never ceases to amaze me. Just never does. When you guys start taking credit for your real legacy — the greed and arrogance that got this county into the mess it is right now as you did whatever you had to do to keep on buying your McMansions and SUVs — then we can talk.
Oh, and you guys did a great job with the Iraq War there, too, dude. Nice work on that one. Thanks very much for that, too.
Oh dude, you ruined it. Now who is taking themselves WAY too seriously.
Your taking to the streets didn't stop the war, sweets — it was the Tet Offensive and the Viet Cong that did that, and they didn't need a bunch of pampered middle-class radical-wannabes marching through the streets in tie-dyed shirts to do it. And do you seriously contend that Nixon fell because the hippies didn't like him? You've got to be kidding. You might want to read the history books again — this time try doing it when you're not stoned.
I don't know why I continue to be so stunned by the the Baby Boomer's wildly-inflated self-regard and sheer obnoxiousness, but it never ceases to amaze me. Just never does. When you guys start taking credit for your real legacy — the greed and arrogance that got this county into the mess it is right now as you did whatever you had to do to keep on buying your McMansions and SUVs — then we can talk.
Oh, and you guys did a great job with the Iraq War there, too, dude. Nice work on that one. Thanks very much for that, too.
Oh dude, you ruined it. Now who is taking themselves WAY too seriously.
fourwindsbar wrote:
Your taking to the streets didn't stop the war, sweets — it was the Tet Offensive and the Viet Cong that did that, and they didn't need a bunch of pampered middle-class radical-wannabes marching through the streets in tie-dyed shirts to do it. And do you seriously contend that Nixon fell because the hippies didn't like him? You've got to be kidding. You might want to read the history books again — this time try doing it when you're not stoned.
I don't know why I continue to be so stunned by the the Baby Boomer's wildly-inflated self-regard and sheer obnoxiousness, but it never ceases to amaze me. Just never does. When you guys start taking credit for your real legacy — the greed and arrogance that got this county into the mess it is right now as you did whatever you had to do to keep on buying your McMansions and SUVs — then we can talk.
Oh, and you guys did a great job with the Iraq War there, too, dude. Nice work on that one. Thanks very much for that, too.
holborne wrote:
The only difference is that Tull fans are trying desperately to relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered,
.
Wow, yeah. Like when we actually took to the streets to stop a war, and kicked our lame-ass Nixon to the curb. Good times. How's your record there, Ace?
The only difference is that Tull fans are trying desperately to relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered,
.
Wow, yeah. Like when we actually took to the streets to stop a war, and kicked our lame-ass Nixon to the curb. Good times. How's your record there, Ace?
Your taking to the streets didn't stop the war, sweets — it was the Tet Offensive and the Viet Cong that did that, and they didn't need a bunch of pampered middle-class radical-wannabes marching through the streets in tie-dyed shirts to do it. And do you seriously contend that Nixon fell because the hippies didn't like him? You've got to be kidding. You might want to read the history books again — this time try doing it when you're not stoned.
I don't know why I continue to be so stunned by the the Baby Boomer's wildly-inflated self-regard and sheer obnoxiousness, but it never ceases to amaze me. Just never does. When you guys start taking credit for your real legacy — the greed and arrogance that got this county into the mess it is right now as you did whatever you had to do to keep on buying your McMansions and SUVs — then we can talk.
Oh, and you guys did a great job with the Iraq War there, too, dude. Nice work on that one. Thanks very much for that, too.
holborne wrote:
The only difference is that Tull fans are trying desperately to relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered,
.
Wow, yeah. Like when we actually took to the streets to stop a war, and kicked our lame-ass Nixon to the curb. Good times. How's your record there, Ace?
The only difference is that Tull fans are trying desperately to relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered,
.
Wow, yeah. Like when we actually took to the streets to stop a war, and kicked our lame-ass Nixon to the curb. Good times. How's your record there, Ace?
LOVE Jethro Tull - such a unique sound, always..........!
holborne wrote:
...relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered...
...relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered...
LOL!!! Oh dude, that is rich and right on the mark. I don't know if you are one of us or not but what a great observation.
Yes we boomers have a tendency to take ourselves WAY too seriously.
Still a great tune IMHO, and that is a holy truth because I think it.
Interesting to read the comments from all. I just know that I have liked JT's music for awhile and appreciate them live in concert. I am glad I can be a part of a forum where all can share thier opinions and experience music not coming from a corporate, commercial radio station.
Decent song, just not what I look to RP for.
Aegean wrote:
These guys were a wild, freaky collection of oddballs who managed to keep rock'n'roll both fun ("Sweet Dream", "Bungle In The Jungle") and profound ("Aqualung", "A Christmas Song") while icons like Joplin and Morrison and Hendrix were busy dying. They helped to immunize us against the dark days of Disco, which soon followed. They were frequent visitors to the Northwest, because they knew they were appreciated there. Of course, that was long ago, before we learned it was cool to dismiss talent far exceeding our own with brilliant comments like "Ewwww" and "Yuck"!
Certain Jethro Tull fans on RP are second only to Rush fans in their kneejerk reactions to negative comments — with both groups of fans, your breath is taken away by the alacrity with which they run to post personal insults toward those who would dare to blaspheme against their idols. The only difference is that Tull fans are trying desperately to relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered, and Rush fans have somehow latched onto the notion that Rush actually had something to say. Both reactions are pretty sad. I mean, really, what do you say to someone who believes that "Aqualung" is profound? Sort of a lost cause, I'd say.
And you know, I'm not a musician, and I'm not recording albums and giving concerts. So your little "Oh, snap!" at the end doesn't really speak to, well, anything, really.
These guys were a wild, freaky collection of oddballs who managed to keep rock'n'roll both fun ("Sweet Dream", "Bungle In The Jungle") and profound ("Aqualung", "A Christmas Song") while icons like Joplin and Morrison and Hendrix were busy dying. They helped to immunize us against the dark days of Disco, which soon followed. They were frequent visitors to the Northwest, because they knew they were appreciated there. Of course, that was long ago, before we learned it was cool to dismiss talent far exceeding our own with brilliant comments like "Ewwww" and "Yuck"!
Certain Jethro Tull fans on RP are second only to Rush fans in their kneejerk reactions to negative comments — with both groups of fans, your breath is taken away by the alacrity with which they run to post personal insults toward those who would dare to blaspheme against their idols. The only difference is that Tull fans are trying desperately to relive their Boomer glory days, when they could sustain the illusion that their generation actually mattered, and Rush fans have somehow latched onto the notion that Rush actually had something to say. Both reactions are pretty sad. I mean, really, what do you say to someone who believes that "Aqualung" is profound? Sort of a lost cause, I'd say.
And you know, I'm not a musician, and I'm not recording albums and giving concerts. So your little "Oh, snap!" at the end doesn't really speak to, well, anything, really.
holborne wrote:
These guys were a wild, freaky collection of oddballs who managed to keep rock'n'roll both fun ("Sweet Dream", "Bungle In The Jungle") and profound ("Aqualung", "A Christmas Song") while icons like Joplin and Morrison and Hendrix were busy dying. They helped to immunize us against the dark days of Disco, which soon followed. They were frequent visitors to the Northwest, because they knew they were appreciated there. Of course, that was long ago, before we learned it was cool to dismiss talent far exceeding our own with brilliant comments like "Ewwww" and "Yuck"!
Ew, Jethro Tull. Yuccccccch.
These guys were a wild, freaky collection of oddballs who managed to keep rock'n'roll both fun ("Sweet Dream", "Bungle In The Jungle") and profound ("Aqualung", "A Christmas Song") while icons like Joplin and Morrison and Hendrix were busy dying. They helped to immunize us against the dark days of Disco, which soon followed. They were frequent visitors to the Northwest, because they knew they were appreciated there. Of course, that was long ago, before we learned it was cool to dismiss talent far exceeding our own with brilliant comments like "Ewwww" and "Yuck"!
Tull took a lot of risks in their music in their time period that other bands were afraid to do.
I always enjoy the effort they put into their music.
I always enjoy the effort they put into their music.
Ew, Jethro Tull. Yuccccccch.
Papernapkin wrote:
No need. If you're going to keep playing Tull, just shoot us now.
No can do, it's self-service 'round here.
More Tull please........
No need. If you're going to keep playing Tull, just shoot us now.
No can do, it's self-service 'round here.
More Tull please........
Aegean wrote:
No need. If you're going to keep playing Tull, just shoot us now.
Judging by the foregoing comments (San Carlos, Mountain View) Tull's ratings would improve significantly if the San Andreas Fault would just hurry up and cast these complainers adrift... preferably in late Fall! 
No need. If you're going to keep playing Tull, just shoot us now.
Judging by the foregoing comments (San Carlos, Mountain View) Tull's ratings would improve significantly if the San Andreas Fault would just hurry up and cast these complainers adrift... preferably in late Fall!
bitbanger wrote:
OK, I'll ask. Who is the worst?
Jethro Tull competes with others for the worst ever. (Natalie Merchant giving them a run.)
But to say someone is the worst comes off as hyperbole. To say someone is second worst implies you've given it considerable thought.
The line is a homage to Mel Brooks who wrote for Get Smart. On seeing a three-story high Native American arrow, Max notes, 'That's the second biggest arrow I've ever seen.'
It's a running gag in our house.
But to say someone is the worst comes off as hyperbole. To say someone is second worst implies you've given it considerable thought.
The line is a homage to Mel Brooks who wrote for Get Smart. On seeing a three-story high Native American arrow, Max notes, 'That's the second biggest arrow I've ever seen.'
It's a running gag in our house.
JT were still sounding great live in the 80s and 90s
westslope wrote:
westslope wrote:
On a generous day, Ian Anderson might agree with you. LOL! Still, I remember JT's concert in the early 1970s as one of the best I attended during the period. Hear the similarities or is it the influence with/from the Moody Blues?
bitbanger wrote:
Ummm....that would be Jethro Tull. And this is my shortest RP listening session in history. See ya!
OK, I'll ask. Who is the worst?
Ummm....that would be Jethro Tull. And this is my shortest RP listening session in history. See ya!
In 1992, when Metallica finally won the Grammy in the category, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich joked, "First thing we're going to do is thank Jethro Tull for not putting out an album this year," I think this comment would apply to any year.
Papernapkin wrote:
Jethro Tull is the second worst band ever.
OK, I'll ask. Who is the worst?
ploba wrote:
please. stop. playing. jethro. tull. please.
I second the motion. Jethro's music is taking it's tull.
Jethro Tull is the second worst band ever.
jmassoglia wrote:
A (friend, relation, someone you know) was at a (insert well known act) concert in (insert local venue) and (insert underdog) was the opening act. They were so good that after they were done playing (most, over half, a whole lot) of the audience (got up and left, booed, sat in silence)while the main act played.
(insert undeniable affirmation)
I like this urban legend almost as much as the one where the bridesmaid sleeps with the groom. 
oooooo, I love MadLibs!
A (friend, relation, someone you know) was at a (insert well known act) concert in (insert local venue) and (insert underdog) was the opening act. They were so good that after they were done playing (most, over half, a whole lot) of the audience (got up and left, booed, sat in silence)while the main act played.
(insert undeniable affirmation)
I like this urban legend almost as much as the one where the bridesmaid sleeps with the groom.
lwilkinson wrote:
A good friend of mine was at a Led Zep concert in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex in the early '70's.
Back up band was Jethro Tull and main act was Led Zep.
Jethro Tull was so good that folks started walking out with Led Zepellin came on.
Nuff said.
Blasphemy.
Tull rules baby!
ploba wrote:
please. stop. playing. jethro. tull. please.
A good friend of mine was at a Led Zep concert in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex in the early '70's.
Back up band was Jethro Tull and main act was Led Zep.
Jethro Tull was so good that folks started walking out with Led Zepellin came on.
Nuff said.
holborne wrote:
Jethro Tull is one of the worst groups in musical history. What a load of bombastic, pompous crap.
On a generous day, Ian Anderson might agree with you. LOL!
Still, I remember JT's concert in the early 1970s as one of the best I attended during the period.
Hear the similarities or is it the influence with/from the Moody Blues?
definitely do not dig the horns with Tull.
it's like mixing onion soup and hot cocoa.
ploba wrote:
Please play more Tull!!!
please. stop. playing. jethro. tull. please.
Please play more Tull!!!
please. stop. playing. jethro. tull. please.
gjeeg wrote:
Live, in their time: Transforming. ...
Agreed. I saw Aqualung and Thick as a Brick. Unbelievable. There was art. Music and performance.
This is lesser Tull, to be sure. There's better to be played.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
gjeeg wrote:
Ian Anderson and his forty year legacy of prolific studio and touring genius. Tull - a force of nature; a genre unto itself. Live, in their time: Transforming. Sorry if you were not there. I was. Unlike anything else.
Brilliantly descriptive.
I was there too, and loved every second of it, then and now!
holborne wrote:
Jethro Tull is one of the worst groups in musical history. What a load of bombastic, pompous crap.
Take a pill and kill yourself.
Sweet Dreams!
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
I remember being 16 and cruising around my neighborhood blasting this out my car windows and thinking I was pretty damn cool.
It was 1993, and I was probably a little wrong.
Don't worry. The kids in my neighborhood blast songs like "Do the Heisman to that Hoe" and think they are pretty damn cool.
You were cool.
AlienRelic wrote:
For those who don't agree, Tull is on tour...
(click here)
I've got my tickets.
Saw them last time they came through Austin and it was a great show (blew everyone away when they covered "Kashmir"). No Austin dates yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I've also met Ian Anderson and he's both gracious and grateful for JT's continued and growing fan base.
One of JT\'s better, and more importantly, less played tunes. 8.
Glad I wasn't alone except I was doing it in 1981 - when it was equally wrong.
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
I remember being 16 and cruising around my neighborhood blasting this out my car windows and thinking I was pretty damn cool.
It was 1993, and I was probably a little wrong.
holborne wrote:
Jethro Tull is one of the worst groups in musical history. What a load of bombastic, pompous crap.
For those who don't agree, Tull is on tour...
(click here)
I've got my tickets.
I missed his flute!
https://www.ticketspecialists.com/concert/concerts_img/jethro-tull.jpg
I remember being 16 and cruising around my neighborhood blasting this out my car windows and thinking I was pretty damn cool.
It was 1993, and I was probably a little wrong.
gjeeg wrote:
Ian Anderson and his forty year legacy of prolific studio and touring genius. Tull - a force of nature; a genre unto itself. Live, in their time: Transforming. Sorry if you were not there. I was. Unlike anything else.
I totally agree. Amazing band/performers
I'm enjoying this (in a response to the goings on of a few negative nabobs of negatitivism)
holborne wrote:
Jethro Tull is one of the worst groups in musical history. What a load of bombastic, pompous crap.
"That's just, like, your opinion, man."
--Jeff "the Dude" Lebowski
holborne wrote:
Jethro Tull is one of the worst groups in musical history. What a load of bombastic, pompous crap.
Gee, thanks for that glowing opinion.
Me? Tull is one of the best bands of all times.
Have a nice day!
by the date on the postings not be played a lot recently. I for one would gladly wait another 4 years before I hear this again
Ian Anderson and his forty year legacy of prolific studio and touring genius. Tull - a force of nature; a genre unto itself. Live, in their time: Transforming. Sorry if you were not there. I was. Unlike anything else.
holborne wrote:
Jethro Tull is one of the worst groups in musical history. What a load of bombastic, pompous crap.
this is only your opinion... Jethro Tull is for me one of the best groups. i just have seen them live in Munich, Germany... What a show. i love this band!
Jethro Tull is one of the worst groups in musical history. What a load of bombastic, pompous crap.
Ehh... what a downer. Never did like Tull, now I remember why, just doesn\'t do it for me, sorry.
Another great track from Tull. Complex, interesting music without the narcissistic pretense of Yes or maddening depression of ELP. :D
Looking back on it, music like this was probably a lot more sincere and passionate than a lot of punkrock was. Punk was often little more than trying to get a piece of the cake in an easy way, though in the end, most of them didn't get much more than some crumbs. The best thing about it was, it created possibilities for some really talented people like Elvis Costello, The Police, The Jam, Television, Talking Heads etc., who, at first, were labeled New-Wave.
Vintage Tull. Songs from the Goods.
Please play more fantastic songs like this.
I've been a Tull fan for nearly fifty years, but this made me wince and turn it down. Dated and overly dramatic.
What kind of fan are you? Nice deep cut, Bill.