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Jethro Tull — To Cry You a Song
Album: Benefit
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Released: 1970
Length: 6:09
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Flying so high, trying to remember
how many cigarettes did I bring along?
When I get down I'll jump in a taxi cab
driving through London town
to cry you a song.
It's been a long time --
still shaking my wings.
Well, I'm a glad bird
I got changes to ring.
Closing my dream inside its paper-bag.
Thought I saw angels
but I could have been wrong.
Search in my case,
can't find what they're looking for.
Waving me through
to cry you a song.
It's been a long time --
still shaking my wings.
Well I'm a glad bird
I got changes to ring.
Lights in the street,
peeping through curtains drawn.
Rattling of safety chain taking too long.
The smile in your eyes was never so sweet before --
Came down from the skies
to cry you a song.
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 flyboy wrote:

I should listen to more Jethro Tull.  This is good stuff.



YES YOU SHOULD! i've seen 5 or 6 shows, they never disappointed!
Posted 3 weeks ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
smoking in my parents' basement and speakers turned up LOUD
Posted 3 months ago by Goodears    [ Reply ]
JT always give me a headache!!! 
Posted 3 months ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Thanks so much, Bill... Many great memories here. This and Stand Up will always do it for me. 
Posted 3 months ago by shhhh777    [ Reply ]
I should listen to more Jethro Tull.  This is good stuff.
Posted 5 months ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!!  My favorite Jethro Tull album.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 moodfood wrote:
 OUTSTANDING — in their field..{#Mrgreen}

 
Just like the cows!  ;-)
Posted 7 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
 OUTSTANDING — in their field..{#Mrgreen}
Posted 8 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 zurcronium wrote:
You don't get this song and you just do not get R&R Try the polka stuff. 

 
Hear! Hear!
Posted 8 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
You don't get this song and you just do not get R&R Try the polka stuff. 
Posted 8 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
Enough Jethro Tull already. Must have had their entire back catalogue recently. Can't stand the band. Thank the website designer there's a PSD button.
Posted 8 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
 AhhtheMusic wrote:

I did when I heard the very first line:  Flying so high, trying to remember how many cigarettes did I bring along?

This is so bad it is making me laugh!  {#Roflol} 

 
"I'm a blackbird. I've got changes to ring."
👏🏼👏👏🏼👏🏾👏🏻👏👏🏿👏🏿 
Posted 9 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
{#War}
Posted 9 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
 boatbyrd wrote:
I keep expecting to hear some Frank Zappa style lyrics when I hear that riff, only to be disappointed.
 
I did when I heard the very first line:  Flying so high, trying to remember how many cigarettes did I bring along?

This is so bad it is making me laugh!  {#Roflol} 
Posted 9 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 buddy wrote:

A friend of mine has a sign that reads....."I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands!" 

 
{#Cool}
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Another gem arrived via PSD.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 rabbi_phil wrote:

Don't despair my brutha. join us at Zappa.com>Zappa radio  for all things music and Zappa.   Amneezra Kadabra and goodnight.

 
I'm on my way. Not far from the Parish of St. Alfonzo. Sim-sala-bin.
Posted 12 years ago by funkyalfonso    [ Reply ]
 anotherlistener wrote:
Tull still rocks!  Great stuff!  And here's another request for Allman Bro's. "Blue Sky".
 
It was played about an hour ago !
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 fatcatjb wrote:
this was my first Jethro Tull song...and I'll never forget it. 12 years old and very impressed with such an interesting sound
 
 
Same here, about maybe 15.  Classic, old school, back in the day.....whatever, still awesome!

A friend of mine has a sign that reads....."I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands!"  JT was one of my first 2-3 concerts, Aqualung tour.


Posted 12 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
this was my first Jethro Tull song...and I'll never forget it. 12 years old and very impressed with such an interesting sound
 
Posted 12 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
FRANK!!.........sh****t.......caught me off guard again
Posted 12 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
Just bought the Aqualung (40th Anniversary Special Edition), out a couple days ago.  Completely remastered from the original multi track master.  The instruments just stand out way more then I remember.  AWESOME!

https://musictap.net/2011/11/08/review-jethro-tull-aqualung-40th-anniversary-special-edition/

Jethro Tull Aqualung (40th Anniversary Special Edition)

 
Posted 12 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
 NicJohn wrote:
Love this song and album!  Great memories of high school years.
 

Same here.. I had the  8track..
Posted 12 years ago by parttime    [ Reply ]
9 from me.

Love it. 
Posted 13 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
I come neither to diss nor praise Jethro Tull. However, much as I really liked some of their work in their best period, not everything stands the test of time. I recently checked a Best of CD out of the local library. When I listened, it was hard to understand what was best about any of it. It was plodding and supremely uninspired. When I checked the actual CD, it was another Jethro Tull album I had never heard, or heard of, erroneously placed in the wrong case. And was it ever turgid! The interplay between guitar and bass noted by another poster here was not evident. However, they were churning through the notes with a steady trudge. Some bands really have creative peaks and deep troughs. This particular piece is one from their high period.
 
Sure reads like a diss to me.
Posted 13 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
 NicJohn wrote:
Love this song and album!  Great memories of high school years.
 

This has not aged well...
Posted 13 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Love this song and album!  Great memories of high school years.
Posted 13 years ago by NicJohn    [ Reply ]
 boatbyrd wrote:
I keep expecting to hear some Frank Zappa style lyrics when I hear that riff, only to be disappointed.
 
Don't despair my brutha. join us at Zappa.com>Zappa radio  for all things music and Zappa.   Amneezra Kadabra and goodnight.

Posted 13 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
I keep expecting to hear some Frank Zappa style lyrics when I hear that riff, only to be disappointed.
Posted 13 years ago by boatbyrd    [ Reply ]
Albums "Songs from the woods" and "Heavy horses" are definitely worth listening!
Posted 13 years ago by spij    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this song on the radio since 1971!
Posted 14 years ago by oenyaw    [ Reply ]
I come neither to diss nor praise Jethro Tull. However, much as I really liked some of their work in their best period, not everything stands the test of time. I recently checked a Best of CD out of the local library. When I listened, it was hard to understand what was best about any of it. It was plodding and supremely uninspired. When I checked the actual CD, it was another Jethro Tull album I had never heard, or heard of, erroneously placed in the wrong case. And was it ever turgid! The interplay between guitar and bass noted by another poster here was not evident. However, they were churning through the notes with a steady trudge. Some bands really have creative peaks and deep troughs. This particular piece is one from their high period.
Posted 14 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Love it - saw them live in the early 70's {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 ubastard wrote:
I saw this dude live many moons ago. Good evening but his manic flute playing got a bit much.
 

  Well, look at it this way, Anderson could have played "cow bell" ....("manically"){#Propeller}
Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
I saw this dude live many moons ago. Good evening but his manic flute playing got a bit much.{#Propeller}
Posted 14 years ago by ubastard    [ Reply ]
 felix_the_man wrote:


This rocks !! But to each their own.  The musicianship in this is fantastic.  I learned to play the bass listening to Glenn Cornick !!

 
You had an excellent mentor! {#High-five}  Cornick is one of my alltime favourite bassists.  I really liked the way he and Martin Barre played counterpoint off each other.

Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]

Haven't heard this in years!

Love the production values!  -lol-

 

One of my favourite bands in the day and I still love to hear JT.

 

BTW, does anybody know if Ian Anderson is still farming Atlantic salmon?


Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
This really sucks. I turn off RP whenever JT is played. It's the second worse music ever.

 

This rocks !! But to each their own.  The musicianship in this is fantastic.  I learned to play the bass listening to Glenn Cornick !!

Posted 15 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
O.K. Romeotuma,.... who do you have in that hotel room with you?
 


Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy} {#Notworthy}  {#Notworthy}  Thank you, thank you, thank you, Bill (Becky?) for the great segue from Pearl Jam's Black to this, one of my favourite songs off of possibly my favourite Tull album.

Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Timely played Bill,thanks !
Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Tull still rocks!  Great stuff!  And here's another request for Allman Bro's. "Blue Sky".
Posted 15 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
 philinnz wrote:
unmistakable - JT from the moment it started
 

I fyou mean tired, and very dated...I completely agree with you!


Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
unmistakable - JT from the moment it started
Posted 15 years ago by philinnz    [ Reply ]
Oh HELL yeah. Benefit is my favorite Tull album, and this is one of my favorite songs from it.
Posted 15 years ago by rhiannonstone    [ Reply ]
Better than taking it up here.  Move along.

 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
strong aversion to JT.
have to take it up with my therapist.
 


Posted 15 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 Jungle_Jim wrote:
Great drumming - is it Barrimore Barlow?

 
That noted engineer, and dog boarder, Clive Bunker..... {#Drummer}

Posted 15 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
This really sucks. I turn off RP whenever JT is played. It's the second worse music ever.

 

Hey sweething, do you really think ANYONE (besides a close circle of friends) really care what you or I or anyone on here thinks? But, especially YOU! plus this shit Rocks!!! shoulda seen them tearing up the Garden!!! {#Devil_pimp}
Posted 15 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
strong aversion to JT.
have to take it up with my therapist.


Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I LOVE IT

arrrgggghhhhh
Posted 15 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
This really sucks. I turn off RP whenever JT is played. It's the second worse music ever.

 
see ya later then ... 

   

Posted 15 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
This really sucks. I turn off RP whenever JT is played. It's the second worse music ever.

Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
What a pity this was on air just before I started listening!
Posted 15 years ago by yavamoni    [ Reply ]
 fourwindsbar wrote:
Dude- when this came out radio was making us listen to "Close To You" by the Carpenters- get a freaking clue, please. Tull stretched so many boundaries- sublime!
 
Ah well, that's really sweet of them, a little stretching is always welcome, especially after a nice nap on the couch. Still like the Carpenters better, though. I'm a harmonies guy.

Posted 15 years ago by TanteJensen    [ Reply ]
Great drumming - is it Barrimore Barlow?

Posted 15 years ago by Jungle_Jim    [ Reply ]
This is great, although it does sort of remind me of cheech & chong....

da da da     da da da      Da Da Da!

I'm laughing! Thanks RP!

{#Dance}
Posted 15 years ago by AaronOfMackenzie    [ Reply ]
 sirrus wrote:


If so, then we're all dead. (Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata circa 1801 is ranked #1 on RP)
 

Dead, or immortal? Hmmmmmmmmm mwah ah ah ahhhhh


Posted 15 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
Woop!!! First CD I ever owned. Woulda had it on vinyl too but that never happened. Tull is always great, and thank GOD this isn't commercial radio 'cuz he'd have been FORCED to play Locomotive Breath, hurk.


Posted 15 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]

Digitally Remastered With Bonus Tracks —-Aren't we all?/ Good stuff Bill —-
Posted 16 years ago by Brooky    [ Reply ]
I don't care what you say, this is just rocks! Thanks for the replay!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
fucking genius.   JTFTW.
Posted 16 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
 sirrus wrote:


If so, then we're all dead. (Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata circa 1801 is ranked #1 on RP)
 
ROFL!! Thanks for the laugh! {#Roflol}{#Roflol}{#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Papernapkin wrote:
You've got to be kidding. SpinalTap does better.
the Tap had dancing dwarves. I'll give you that!
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
JohnBauer wrote:
Wretched noise.
Dude- when this came out radio was making us listen to "Close To You" by the Carpenters- get a freaking clue, please. Tull stretched so many boundaries- sublime!
Posted 16 years ago by fourwindsbar    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
one of rock's great anthems, unknown to many. the power of the lyrics, the progression, the vocals and................the guitar solo.
You've got to be kidding. SpinalTap does better.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
CafeRacer wrote:
I wonder if a listener's approximate age could be determined by the release dates of their rated songs? Sounds like a job for someone else though.
If so, then we're all dead. (Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata circa 1801 is ranked #1 on RP)
Posted 16 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
one of rock's great anthems, unknown to many. the power of the lyrics, the progression, the vocals and................the guitar solo.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
what PROGFROG said was "I don't know who you are comparing JT (Jethro Tull) to, but if any of today's artists are still around 40 years from now, they will gain the respect that Ian Anderson and company have so justly earned. Not essential? I respectfully disagree" well PROGFROG, Hail Hail! Jethro Tull is in a class all their own. Their music takes you to a different place. There's something primal about it. It can be so light your spirit soars with eagles and so low you'd think you'll die tethered to a ship's mast during a storm. I encourage EVERYONE to go off the beaten track and taste a little Tull. Dun Ringall, for example, is possibly the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Yet it's about a card game at a Scottish ruin.
Posted 16 years ago by RedTopFireBelow    [ Reply ]
When this album came out, it had me in it's grips for months. What a great creative time that was! So much stuff going on in this tune. Pure joy for this ol' Tull fanatic.
Posted 16 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
how'm i supposed to get the work done whilst rockin' out to such classics . . . you've done it again Paradise, down tools guys - it's Tull!! nice one Paradise
Posted 16 years ago by farley    [ Reply ]
MinMan wrote:
These guys were great before they went all "renaissance faire"
tee hee, nice one. I love that Bill shares my love for the Tull.
Posted 16 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
always like his misuic . met him once , Ian that is...but this always reminds me of Cheech and Chong
Posted 16 years ago by silverghost57    [ Reply ]
RedGuitar wrote:
An interesting problem for the statistical analysts, indeed!
Ah, statisticians. People who are good with numbers but don't quite have the personality to be an accountant.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
The next logical choice might be Genesis, "I Know What I Like."
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
valerie wrote:
why does this song seem so long? a 2.
...I was just about to agree with you...then it ended. However..I agree!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
These guys were great before they went all "renaissance faire"
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
why does this song seem so long? a 2.
Posted 16 years ago by valerie    [ Reply ]
How funny! I was JUST searching RP to see if what Jethro Tull they play, and this came on...
Posted 16 years ago by bullitt    [ Reply ]
JT + MK = 10 + 10!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
CafeRacer wrote:
You make a great point. I wonder if a listener's approximate age could be determined by the release dates of their rated songs? Sounds like a job for someone else though.
An interesting problem for the statistical analysts, indeed!
Posted 16 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
ProgFrog wrote:
DoctorHooey- I was talking to a guy whose opinion I really respect who is enough of a culture snob to despise Leonard Bernstein and he was trying to convince me that Jethro Tull, of all bands, were the Beethoven of the modern era. I dunno, they're not baaaad, but not essential by a long shot. Jethro Tull,IMHO, in my opinion, is one of the greatest bands of our era.Their music is complex and unique: they sound like no one else(how many bands that you know would even attempt their music; not because they don't like it, but because they can't pull it off.) I don't know who you are comparing JT to, but if any of today's artists are still around 40 years from now, they will gain the respect that Ian Anderson and company have so justly earned. Not essential? I respectfully disagree.
Agreed, without question. Tally-Ho!
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Hmm. All these amazing sets of music makes it very difficult to get any work done.
Posted 16 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey- I was talking to a guy whose opinion I really respect who is enough of a culture snob to despise Leonard Bernstein and he was trying to convince me that Jethro Tull, of all bands, were the Beethoven of the modern era. I dunno, they're not baaaad, but not essential by a long shot. Jethro Tull,IMHO, in my opinion, is one of the greatest bands of our era.Their music is complex and unique: they sound like no one else(how many bands that you know would even attempt their music; not because they don't like it, but because they can't pull it off.) I don't know who you are comparing JT to, but if any of today's artists are still around 40 years from now, they will gain the respect that Ian Anderson and company have so justly earned. Not essential? I respectfully disagree.
Posted 17 years ago by ProgFrog    [ Reply ]
I was talking to a guy whose opinion I really respect who is enough of a culture snob to despise Leonard Bernstein and he was trying to convince me that Jethro Tull, of all bands, were the Beethoven of the modern era. I dunno, they're not baaaad, but not essential by a long shot.
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Tim55 wrote:
dmcamp wrote:
If it's what you listened to as a teenager, this song has the thrill of recognition and the experience of youth. Everything was fresh, everything was new. Everything was intense to pain to thrill to confusion. To pure joy. I agree. Music from our youth has a special place. I was 15/16 when this came out. Loved it then and it is still a regular play on the cd plater. Not all was great. I had a Crabby Appleton album back then I'm not too proud of right now.
You make a great point. I wonder if a listener's approximate age could be determined by the release dates of their rated songs? Sounds like a job for someone else though.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
my momma talkin to me tryin to tell how to live but I don't listen to her cuz my head is like a sieve /sorry...but I hear Earache my Eye
Posted 17 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Would be a 1 with some flute added. It is a 2 for me and I am in a good mood today. Does this ever end ?
Posted 17 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
woozurdaddy wrote:
Man, them were the days! My first Tull concert - 1971 the week of my 18th birthday...outstanding!
What an incredible tour that was. I've seen Tull a bunch of times since but Benefit was where I first connected with these guys. One of my favorite groups ever.
Posted 17 years ago by jblue    [ Reply ]
cool track! I can certainly see where Ween get some influence from
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
i was in fact crying (about)a song, the last one, waiting for the damned pearl jam crowd to stop their pathetic singalong, praying for something to make me forget it, when BAM.... Tullectrified!...total sonic annihilation of that previous sad memory
Posted 17 years ago by C57BL6    [ Reply ]
Tim55 wrote:
dmcamp wrote:
If it's what you listened to as a teenager, this song has the thrill of recognition and the experience of youth. Everything was fresh, everything was new. Everything was intense to pain to thrill to confusion. To pure joy. I agree. Music from our youth has a special place. I was 15/16 when this came out. Loved it then and it is still a regular play on the cd plater. Not all was great. I had a Crabby Appleton album back then I'm not too proud of right now.
What do you mean? I still love Crabby! They were a fine example of psychedelic garage band rock!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
jock181 wrote:
saw him 30years ago in glasgow still great
Don't you mean THEM? It's a group! Not a guy!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
dmcamp wrote:
If it's what you listened to as a teenager, this song has the thrill of recognition and the experience of youth. Everything was fresh, everything was new. Everything was intense to pain to thrill to confusion. To pure joy. I agree. Music from our youth has a special place. I was 15/16 when this came out. Loved it then and it is still a regular play on the cd plater. Not all was great. I had a Crabby Appleton album back then I'm not too proud of right now.
Posted 17 years ago by Tim55    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
A little bit of uncorroborated trivia. Many years ago I was backpacking on the Isle of Skye, and took the postbus from Broadford to Elgol. On the way, the postie - an Essex boy called Nigel who'd 'gone native' - told me that Ian Anderson lived in rock star seclusion in a mini-mansion at Kilmarie in Strathaird. Looking at his Wikipedia entry, it appears that he owns most of that peninsula, plus loads of houses elsewhere. Even though I lived through the supergroup era I'd never realised that JT had generated that kind of money.
I've heard about his real estate holdings before which I find intersting also. I always wondered with his money,why does he keep touring? It's got to be getting old. He's playing in casinos, which is where washed up musicians end up just to pay the bills. My guess is that Ian loves it.He is the best at what he does. A true musician!
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
oppositelock wrote:
Cool. Room for me to stretch my legs and turn it up.
Right On!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
tonyp wrote:
Genuinely, this is the song that makes me turn RP off almost every time I hear it.
Cool. Room for me to stretch my legs and turn it up.
Posted 17 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
Genuinely, this is the song that makes me turn RP off almost every time I hear it.
Posted 17 years ago by tonyp    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
A little bit of uncorroborated trivia. Many years ago I was backpacking on the Isle of Skye, and took the postbus from Broadford to Elgol. On the way, the postie - an Essex boy called Nigel who'd 'gone native' - told me that Ian Anderson lived in rock star seclusion in a mini-mansion at Kilmarie in Strathaird. Looking at his Wikipedia entry, it appears that he owns most of that peninsula, plus loads of houses elsewhere. Even though I lived through the supergroup era I'd never realised that JT had generated that kind of money.
I think it was more a matter of Ian's sensible business dealings. I don't think many members of JT frittered away their hard-won earnings or got screwed by management/"friends".
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Brings back old memories, sounds cool.
Posted 17 years ago by kgish    [ Reply ]
I really like a lot of JT music but ... not this one
Posted 17 years ago by JK27    [ Reply ]
Vogelfrei wrote:
I also enjoy hearing Ian Anderson's flute, but I appreciate the fact that Jethro Tull didn't feel obligated to use it on every song. Perhaps they knew it risked being a gimmick, or maybe they simply knew when to exercise discretion for the sake of the music (a rare trait in rock bands).
A little bit of uncorroborated trivia. Many years ago I was backpacking on the Isle of Skye, and took the postbus from Broadford to Elgol. On the way, the postie - an Essex boy called Nigel who'd 'gone native' - told me that Ian Anderson lived in rock star seclusion in a mini-mansion at Kilmarie in Strathaird. Looking at his Wikipedia entry, it appears that he owns most of that peninsula, plus loads of houses elsewhere. Even though I lived through the supergroup era I'd never realised that JT had generated that kind of money.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT! More JT!
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
tnt_thomas wrote:
...No accounting for taste...
Obviously - she married YOU. Must be your good side you showing us
Posted 17 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
where is the damn mute button!
Posted 17 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Quite possibly the worst band played on Radio Paradise.
You are as thick as a brick.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Quite possibly the worst band played on Radio Paradise.
They played RUSH once . . . I'm still recovering.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Quite possibly the worst band played on Radio Paradise.
My wife hates JT too, but then she likes ABBA and Neil Diamond. No accounting for taste...
Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
Geecheeboy wrote:
Not much FLUTE in this (or I can't hear it over the guitar lick's distortion). Normally it is prominent in this band. JT DEFINES flute rock.
I also enjoy hearing Ian Anderson's flute, but I appreciate the fact that Jethro Tull didn't feel obligated to use it on every song. Perhaps they knew it risked being a gimmick, or maybe they simply knew when to exercise discretion for the sake of the music (a rare trait in rock bands).
Posted 17 years ago by Vogelfrei    [ Reply ]
Heh I grew up listening to Tull. Saw them and Fairport Convention in concert. Had all their TAPES, but I still remember what some clerk in a record store said about them when I was buying some new album (Rock Island I think) - "Well, thats what happens when you care about quantity rather than quality" I still enjoy them, but I get the distinct feeling that if they stopped cranking out album after album and did a tad more work on the songs, they would be even better.
Posted 17 years ago by Phonedave    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Quite possibly the worst band played on Radio Paradise.
Really? I would think Scissor Sisters is worse than this. IMHO.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
I had never met anybody that didn't like JT until coming here. I'm still puzzled about it.
I must say that I haven't heard so much negative said about so much truly great music before I came here. Bill and Co. do such great job, I can't leave.
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Quite possibly the worst band played on Radio Paradise.
Posted 17 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
I too have changes to ring. Great song.
Posted 17 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
I had never met anybody that didn't like JT until coming here. I'm still puzzled about it.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Don't care what anyone says. I love this song!
Posted 17 years ago by celt    [ Reply ]
Always great to hear some Benefit on the airwaves.
Posted 17 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
If it's what you listened to as a teenager, this song has the thrill of recognition and the experience of youth. Everything was fresh, everything was new. Everything was intense to pain to thrill to confusion. To pure joy. But it's better now, even the music. Especially the music. I'm just saying.......
Posted 17 years ago by dmcamp    [ Reply ]
saw him 30years ago in glasgow still great
Posted 17 years ago by jock181    [ Reply ]
vandal wrote:
jethro dull
Heh - that made me laugh out loud. A so-so song at best, IMO
Posted 17 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
You know, all that distortion just now on the track has considerably improved it to my ears - sounds like they're playing from the six fathoms down to which their dated music should be consigned. Or is this distortion on the track itself? Maybe it's my crappy connection. Och well, it'll be finished soon. Hard to believe that JT were a 'supergroup' back in the 70s - to my mind, their best work was the newspaper album cover, far better than what was on the record insite it.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]