I always took it quite literally - for someone who has been outside, alone, outcast, something like that, it feels good to be inside with someone. Just my favourite song from Jethro Tull.
Yes, this is one of my favourites as well. In fact I think it might have been the first Tull song I heard on the radio when I was young. It was intriguing and I thought "What's this jingly jangly music?" A simpler song, but brilliant instrumentation. I thing the song is simply that after a few hectic years, Ian valued his time at home "Inside" from the limelight.
Great number. (I'm actually having a big cup of coffee right now.) "Inside" is one of my all-time favorite Tull songs. I think Ian is talking about appreciating the things that really matter in life.
it gives me joy to watch you react to Jethro Tull. Because I fely the same way 50 YEARS AGO. Your adventure is just beginning. DO not rush into A Passion Play. Take your time. It took me 5 times to like it and it is the greatest compositition that he ever did. Most TRUE Tull fans agree with APP
It took me 1 concert to hate it and them. Kept the flute going with Marshall Tucker and Traffic and said bye to bumbling jungles. To bad considering how good their first 6 lps were.
@@plantfeeder6677 that would easily be because you aren't intelligent enough to realize excellent music. This just proves that there is no accounting for taste
This is a delightful little tune, one of my very favorite Tull songs. It's a very uplifting song that conjures a lot of cool imagery in my mind, with a feel like a refreshing breeze on a Spring night when you're young and free. Glad to see someone uncovering these lesser known gems.
Absolutely! The best cup of coffee I ever had . . . doesn't the wind in the dark sound like music? . . .wish I could be so perceptive and so grateful as Ian.
I write this on March 10, 2021, exactly two months after you dissected this song. Certain songs at various times in your life play in your head constantly. Often annoying, sometimes pleasurous. "Inside" plays in my head every day, and I still can't get enough. I love this song, and this band, more than ever.
I enjoy hearing assessments of this classic music from my baby-boomer generation from young people such as yourself. Perceptive & I'm thrilled that you enjoy it. Good job Dicon.
The Jeffrey referred to is Jeffrey Hammond who replaced Glenn Cornick on bass. See "A Song for Jeffrey" (This Was), "Jeffrey Goes to Leicester Square" (Stand Up) and "For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me" (Benefit). Ian and Jeffrey met at school. I bought Benefit with saved pocket money in May 1970. 51 years ago,dear me, tempus fugit.
Ian and some of the guys were in a larger band with horns and such called 'John Evan Band' in the mid 60's, one of myriad efforts they all made to have their music heard. Many of the guys who joined Tull in the late '60s and early '70s had been in those original bands. So when Tull hit it, and then Ian took more control of the band, they migrated back and jumped in.
This song is kind of an anthem of my life and I have pondered it a lot since I first heard it in 70 and as a young teen. I think it's about why people get high or else meditate or else just slow down and rediscover WHY we are here. To alter the subjective side of the experiencing equation (I) so you can extract the full savor of every sip of simply being here and now. "to make the time go" i.e. to redeem time itself, to being here in time and space, simply being, as opposed to doing and accomplishing, which have their place in the world too, of course. The inside and outside need to be in balance for a full life.
Ciao Daniel, interesting lyrics dissection! Thinking about inside/outside, I've always experienced an interconnection vs a separation between them to the point that you can influence and shape you own reality by sending out the right message. A friend shared with me a quote that I love and live by: "Life is like an echo: if you do not like what it sends you, you need to change the message you send." Take care :)
Glenn Cornick was a party animal and a great bass player. He and Clive Bunker were the best rhythm section Tull ever had in my opinion. During a time where technical play came to a head in Rock music. Early 70's..
I think the "outside" refers to all of the things in the external world through which people try to gain fulfillment (which he doesn't have), compared to the inner contentment of being satisfied with what he has. He gains fulfillment not by satisfying desires, but by lessening them by seeing how empty some of them are. It also doesn't hurt to be with someone he loves.
Even if Ian/band and Cornick hadn't come to any understanding, the fact that Wild Turkey and Tull were both on Chrysalis Records alone would've been reason enough for the bill rationale.
Just a heads up: the UK version of Benefit has a slightly different track listing than the US version. The US version has "Teacher", one of the Full songs that gets some radio play. In its place, the UK version has "Alive and Well and Living in" one of the few piano based Tull songs. Both worth a listen for the full Benefit experience!
When I 1st heard this song way way back when it originally came out, I was around 19 years old, And I took this song to be my philosophy of life, And I've pretty much held on to it for my whole life. If people would Listen to this song, And adopt it as their point of view, I think Marriages and families would Be much happier.
Glad to see you enjoying this wonderful song and album. I would suggest (like others have) that the next Tull album you do be Living In The Past. While more a compilation than original album, almost all of the tracks are not available elsewhere, and many of the songs on it are key Jethro Tull songs.
This has always been a favorite of mine. Still on my Spotify favorites. Great album. “Can you cook, can you sew? Well I don’t want to know. That is not what it takes on the inside.” He is just in the moment, enjoying the simple things. Doing what Jesus said, “do not worry about tomorrow. What will you eat, what will you wear?” And sure, you can go deeper and see ‘the inside’ as God in you; the inner life, the true life. What’s your cup of tea?
My favorite by Ian Anderson. I believe he was talking about being happy spiritually on the "Inside" as opposed to the Material World. Easy to strum on guitar as well.
Such a happy peaceful song...not everything has to be dark, gloomy or profound. Ps, I’m drinking not the best cuppa Joe, but in the top ten. Just me and my old dog in front of the fire, weathering the storm, listening to this wonderful music. What’s that Eli? You prefer Manfred Man’s version of Blinded by the Light? Bad dog!
One of my favorite tunes off of Benefit.. I feel lyrically it seems to have a dual meaning.. Physically, being at home away from the rigors of the road and touring, and more so for me, it can be a mental or spiritual type state of mind or free minded attitude. If you strive to be positive and happy, then you are closer to enlightenment, rather than dwelling on the negative, This was a popular vibe in the late 60's, going into the 70's, despite all of the strife and turmoil going on in the world at the time..
You are years ahead of your age. Benefit, I grew into at 11 Yr with headphones to drown out the outside. Had to weigh in on ref to "can you cook, sew". I interpret that as calling attn to what the outsiders would judge. Recall, no money so prob looking for a cheap place to live. Room-mate interview questions if he can cook or sew since he has no $ B/C they like him. His position is that's not what's important on the inside. The ref to Inside is hugely spiritual in so many contexts not to mention the Aquarius age thinking of late 60's. KJB - "The Kingdom is Within". Excellent!
Think about this song in comparison to Back to the Family from Stand Up. Both songs are playing with the contrast between "home" and "single life on the road". There's a tension across travel, a more free life up against home, domesticity and a stable love life. Sometimes Ian isn't being overly symbolic.
Glen Cornick wanted to play more blues-based material, while Anderson wanted to explore his own semi-symphonic and UK-folk inflected compositions - -Anderson himself said they parted amicably -- "fired" is maybe a little strong. I always like Cornick's basslines, the sound did change after he left - part of it is the change of instruments, from Cornick's Gibson solid- and hollowbody basses to his successor's use of Fender P-basses -- a subtle difference but clear -- the Gibsons have a round tone while Fenders are a little furrier
Since this was years ago my only comment in hearing all your early Tull is, YES the Bass on their first three albums is absolutely first class. His name was Glenn Cornick and you couldn't have picked a better song to play showcasing his talent while highlighting that this was his last album he appeared with JT. May he Rest in Peace. You're not suppose to have fun in Jethro Tull.
Totally unappreciated genius. Not in Hall of Fame is a disgrace. Huge body of work, great vocal, master musicians, profound lyrics, what else can you say. IA was a one man wrecking crew. Maybe not on the same level as YES but he was mostly alone creating. Still touring from time to time.
This was the track that got the most radio play back in the day, which I never understood... Not that it's not a good song, but I wouldn't even put it in the top five from this LP.
My personal favorite band all time, one of my . After 7 albums Ian shifted gears and went crazy synth on us, became over produced. But those first 7 are out of this world!
I think this is his time away from the road and touring,I loved Glenn and I hated to see him go, from what I understood years later it was not a nice split,Benifit is still one of my favorite albums,wait untill you get to Songs from the Wood
nice little song , another part of one of the top jethro tull albums , and while this album hasnt got a ''phenomenal'' song , all of its songs are really pretty
Ian is a magician of sorts with his lyrics, though many of his songs are predictable as to their meaning, but conversely, like this song and many others, it’s just a matter of your own opinion and interpretation, unless Ian has publicly discussed the meaning in an interview! He writes a great song called “Part of The Machine” in 1987 on the Crest of the knave album that you should react to sometime! It’s upbeat, great lyrics (as usual), musically sound with great guitar!
Benefit, one of my all time favourite records. I bought it in April 1970 when I was fifteen and the vinyl still plays beautifully. But, wait! You now deviate from my reality, and the order that's planted in my brain. At this point we should hear "Alive and Well and Living In"!! No!! So the US album version drops "Alive and Well and Living In", moves "Inside" from the middle of side two and replaces that with a version of "Teacher" that was never released in the UK at the time. Help! After fifty years this is wrong. I'll have more to say on this later!!
Isn't this an awesome song? You've probably already found this, but while nearly all the other big progressive rock artists were doing every drug in the world and bragging about it, Ian publicly rejected that lifestyle. That was actually kind of hard to deal with in my young partying days. "What, you mean he's a square?". I always read this song in its simplest sense. It's about what are really the best things in life.
Really, that's track 3 on the US edition of 'Benefit'? Anyways, I really love this song. It's so calm and warm with a pretty interesting arrangement. Especially the drum pattern during the verses is rather unusual!
The vinyl I have says Inside is track three. Side One With You There to Help Me Nothing to Say Inside Son For Michael Collins, Jeffrey, and Me Side Two To Cry You a Song A Time for Everything? Teacher Play in Time Sossity; You're a Woman
Would love to see you take the Kinks for a test drive someday. In particular, any of their concept albums from the late 60s, early 70s. Preservation Acts 1 and 2 combine to make a rock opera as good as any other in rockdom. Ray Davies is one of the great songwriter/poets of our time.
To me the song means that no matter what your problems are what your problems are no matter how bad things are in life no matter how poor you are as long as you have someone that loves you and the true love And you have friends you are rich beyond belief you've got it made because the things that are relevant and the things that are good are on the inside they're not on the outside. Ian Anderson Must have had a really good upbringing, because His philosophy of life is very good. It's one of the things that made me like Jethro Tull. I was just able to relate to them on a personal Basis, even though I've never met them. Their affect on my life Is probably 2nd only to The Bible, or Christ. It's why I don't care how Ian Anderson's voice changes, Because hes like family To me. I've grown up with him. they put Out an album pretty much one for each phase of my life. I'm happy that he has a new album coming out, and I've heard his new song that's just released, and I really like it. I hope everyone has a great day, And cherishes the things that are within, More so than the things that are without. If you do, you will have it made.
Inside is an unusually structure song........it doesn't have a chorus..... but I always thought the brilliant section "I'm sitting in the corner feeling glad, got no money coming in but i can't sad, that was the best cup of coffee I ever had, and I won't worry about a thing because we've got it made, here on the inside, outside safari way" should have been repeated to make it the chorus...ahh that's why prog goes against the "usual"
Inside is not out on tour. No money coming in, meaning not making $$ from ticket sales. When the echo from the amplifies are no longer in your head so now the wind in the dark can sound like music again. Cook and sew not needed at home inside.
You seem very insightful for your age man 🙂 (how old are you btw? If you don't mind me asking) I already mentioned it on the last video but I'll keep leaving a note about it and hoping you might catch it eventually; dont forget about the track that was cut from this release for some reason *Alive and Well and Living In* It's one of those songs that took me a while to appreciate but now it's one of my favorites from this great Album. It should've been #3 instead of this one but it's a pretty short one as well so you should be able to squeeze it in pretty much whenever 🙂👉
Glen was sacked by Ian because of his rock n' roll lifestyle, stating that this was affecting his live performances! This may well have been the case, but what bothered Glen, and i must say myself also, was Ian's inability to tell him face to face, leaving it somewhat cowardly to management!
I 100% want to see you - ideally - go through Tull's albums one after another, they are my favorite band. But unfortunately I hate to say this: skip 'Too Old to Rock and Roll ...' I would eventually check it out, and maybe listen to it all the way through on your channel at some point, but it is a step down from what they did just after on 'Songs From the Wood' and the succeeding 'folk trilogy'. It is nowhere near the level of what came before. It was a bit of a hiccup in their catalogue IMO. Some good songs, still some interesting social commentary, but not nearly the depth of 'Passion Play', 'Warchild' or 'Minstrel in the Gallery' before it. So picking back up from where you left off with TaaB, go: Passion Play, Warchild, Minstrel in the Gallery, Songs From the Wood, Heavy Horses, Stormwatch. Then maybe revisit 'Too Old to Rock and Roll ...', which came between 'Minstrel ...' and 'Songs From the Wood'. Then you'd be at a big shift in their sound and line-up that transpires in the early 80s. Which some fans hate, but to me it is a logical progression of the band's interest in exploring new sounds and technologies. apologies to any fervent fans of TOtRR
Although I've always liked much of TOtRR and want to defend it, upon reflection the fact that I never bought another Tull album afterward may be telling. I tend to attribute that to whatever other changes were going on in my head at the time, but maybe that record made JT somewhat less interesting to me. With that said, I've never tired of Taxi Grab, Salamander, or The Chequered Flag.
Interesting comment about Tool, rather, about how once you become an aficionado , you appreciate everything. The “ top hits” mentality is then revealed not as a form of appreciation, but as a substitute for sincere and personal involvement, which monitors other people’s preferences for purposes of marketing or social utility. That’s why you made the comment, because you were on to something.
@@johnclibbens6803 It is quite common in British English to call a male chap "old" when you are good friends with them. And I also checked my JT Lyric Book just now for you- it is "old" Jeffrey.
I always took it quite literally - for someone who has been outside, alone, outcast, something like that, it feels good to be inside with someone.
Just my favourite song from Jethro Tull.
Yes, this is one of my favourites as well. In fact I think it might have been the first Tull song I heard on the radio when I was young. It was intriguing and I thought "What's this jingly jangly music?" A simpler song, but brilliant instrumentation. I thing the song is simply that after a few hectic years, Ian valued his time at home "Inside" from the limelight.
Great number. (I'm actually having a big cup of coffee right now.) "Inside" is one of my all-time favorite Tull songs. I think Ian is talking about appreciating the things that really matter in life.
it gives me joy to watch you react to Jethro Tull. Because I fely the same way 50 YEARS AGO. Your adventure is just beginning. DO not rush into A Passion Play. Take your time. It took me 5 times to like it and it is the greatest compositition that he ever did. Most TRUE Tull fans agree with APP
It took me 1 concert to hate it and them.
Kept the flute going with Marshall Tucker and Traffic and said bye to bumbling jungles.
To bad considering how good their first 6 lps were.
@@plantfeeder6677 that would easily be because you aren't intelligent enough to realize excellent music. This just proves that there is no accounting for taste
Great song; haven't heard this one in years. Benefit is now turning into my favorite Jethro Tull album!
This is a delightful little tune, one of my very favorite Tull songs. It's a very uplifting song that conjures a lot of cool imagery in my mind, with a feel like a refreshing breeze on a Spring night when you're young and free. Glad to see someone uncovering these lesser known gems.
Great song for lockdown!
Yes, I am quite glad I am inside my warm house with my wife and a hot cup of coffee.
This song to me is about appreciating the simple things in life
Absolutely! The best cup of coffee I ever had . . . doesn't the wind in the dark sound like music? . . .wish I could be so perceptive and so grateful as Ian.
Living in the Past has all the singles that weren't on the album's; well worth your time.
Definitely. Some of their best early material on there. To think that several of those tracks were "merely" b-sides still is unbelievable to me!
Just love the guitar work.
First. That was the best cup of coffee I ever had.
I write this on March 10, 2021, exactly two months after you dissected this song. Certain songs at various times in your life play in your head constantly. Often annoying, sometimes pleasurous. "Inside" plays in my head every day, and I still can't get enough. I love this song, and this band, more than ever.
Simply one of the most beautiful pieces of music in any genre I've heard on this channel. And that's a LOT of songs. That flute sings on it's own.
I think he's glad to be off the road. Musicians are often not home for months at a time.
I enjoy hearing assessments of this classic music from my baby-boomer generation from young people such as yourself. Perceptive & I'm thrilled that you enjoy it.
Good job Dicon.
The Jeffrey referred to is Jeffrey Hammond who replaced Glenn Cornick on bass. See "A Song for Jeffrey" (This Was), "Jeffrey Goes to Leicester Square" (Stand Up) and "For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me" (Benefit). Ian and Jeffrey met at school. I bought Benefit with saved pocket money in May 1970. 51 years ago,dear me, tempus fugit.
Ian and some of the guys were in a larger band with horns and such called 'John Evan Band' in the mid 60's, one of myriad efforts they all made to have their music heard. Many of the guys who joined Tull in the late '60s and early '70s had been in those original bands. So when Tull hit it, and then Ian took more control of the band, they migrated back and jumped in.
You are making my day, I bought this vinyl in the 70's and it never fails to amaze me
This song is kind of an anthem of my life and I have pondered it a lot since I first heard it in 70 and as a young teen. I think it's about why people get high or else meditate or else just slow down and rediscover WHY we are here. To alter the subjective side of the experiencing equation (I) so you can extract the full savor of every sip of simply being here and now. "to make the time go" i.e. to redeem time itself, to being here in time and space, simply being, as opposed to doing and accomplishing, which have their place in the world too, of course. The inside and outside need to be in balance for a full life.
Ciao Daniel, interesting lyrics dissection! Thinking about inside/outside, I've always experienced an interconnection vs a separation between them to the point that you can influence and shape you own reality by sending out the right message. A friend shared with me a quote that I love and live by: "Life is like an echo: if you do not like what it sends you, you need to change the message you send." Take care :)
Sweet. Thanks for sharing those thoughts and insights.
@@daveking9393 My pleasure 😊
Glenn Cornick was a party animal and a great bass player. He and Clive Bunker were the best rhythm section Tull ever had in my opinion. During a time where technical play came to a head in Rock music. Early 70's..
My favorite song from this album. Love it.
This is such a good feel album!
I think the "outside" refers to all of the things in the external world through which people try to gain fulfillment (which he doesn't have), compared to the inner contentment of being satisfied with what he has. He gains fulfillment not by satisfying desires, but by lessening them by seeing how empty some of them are. It also doesn't hurt to be with someone he loves.
I saw Thick as a Brick tour and Glenn’s group Wild Turkey opened, so I guess they were on some understanding.
Even if Ian/band and Cornick hadn't come to any understanding, the fact that Wild Turkey and Tull were both on Chrysalis Records alone would've been reason enough for the bill rationale.
That was the best cup of coffee I ever had!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂❤ Ian could sell Coffee just with that line!!!
Ian was very observational, internal and happiness always come from within, although having a little bit of money can’t hurt either!😀👍🏻❤️☮️✌🏻🎼
Just a heads up: the UK version of Benefit has a slightly different track listing than the US version. The US version has "Teacher", one of the Full songs that gets some radio play. In its place, the UK version has "Alive and Well and Living in" one of the few piano based Tull songs. Both worth a listen for the full Benefit experience!
When I 1st heard this song way way back when it originally came out, I was around 19 years old, And I took this song to be my philosophy of life, And I've pretty much held on to it for my whole life. If people would Listen to this song, And adopt it as their point of view, I think Marriages and families would Be much happier.
I've always felt it's about his enjoying some down time "on the inside" rather than recording / touring "on the outside".
Yes that's always been my take.
Glad to see you enjoying this wonderful song and album. I would suggest (like others have) that the next Tull album you do be Living In The Past. While more a compilation than original album, almost all of the tracks are not available elsewhere, and many of the songs on it are key Jethro Tull songs.
That shirt rocks! Gotta get me one.
This is such a hidden gem.
Top 5 for me. Thanks BTW.
Jeffrey became the bass player on later albums. Interesting story, wont spoil it.
This has always been a favorite of mine. Still on my Spotify favorites. Great album. “Can you cook, can you sew? Well I don’t want to know. That is not what it takes on the inside.” He is just in the moment, enjoying the simple things. Doing what Jesus said, “do not worry about tomorrow. What will you eat, what will you wear?” And sure, you can go deeper and see ‘the inside’ as God in you; the inner life, the true life. What’s your cup of tea?
Also harkening back to the Album Cover, It's them on the outside looking in at themselves.
Donˋt miss „Alive and well and living in“. Itˋs Song 3 on the European Version on Benefit.
A song of gratititude.
My favorite by Ian Anderson. I believe he was talking about being happy spiritually on the "Inside" as opposed to the Material World. Easy to strum on guitar as well.
Such a happy peaceful song...not everything has to be dark, gloomy or profound.
Ps, I’m drinking not the best cuppa Joe, but in the top ten. Just me and my old dog in front of the fire, weathering the storm, listening to this wonderful music. What’s that Eli? You prefer Manfred Man’s version of Blinded by the Light? Bad dog!
One of my favorite tunes off of Benefit.. I feel lyrically it seems to have a dual meaning.. Physically, being at home away from the rigors of the road and touring, and more so for me, it can be a mental or spiritual type state of mind or free minded attitude. If you strive to be positive and happy, then you are closer to enlightenment, rather than dwelling on the negative, This was a popular vibe in the late 60's, going into the 70's, despite all of the strife and turmoil going on in the world at the time..
An intelligent person who took the time to reaction to this beautiful album.
You are years ahead of your age. Benefit, I grew into at 11 Yr with headphones to drown out the outside.
Had to weigh in on ref to "can you cook, sew".
I interpret that as calling attn to what the outsiders would judge. Recall, no money so prob looking for a cheap place to live. Room-mate interview questions if he can cook or sew since he has no $ B/C they like him.
His position is that's not what's important on the inside. The ref to Inside is hugely spiritual in so many contexts not to mention the Aquarius age thinking of late 60's. KJB - "The Kingdom is Within". Excellent!
Ian said he had no money. After thick as a brick the money started rolling in.
I think it’s a love song
A deep love song
Not one infatuation
One of my favorites
Think about this song in comparison to Back to the Family from Stand Up. Both songs are playing with the contrast between "home" and "single life on the road". There's a tension across travel, a more free life up against home, domesticity and a stable love life. Sometimes Ian isn't being overly symbolic.
Glen Cornick wanted to play more blues-based material, while Anderson wanted to explore his own semi-symphonic and UK-folk inflected compositions - -Anderson himself said they parted amicably -- "fired" is maybe a little strong. I always like Cornick's basslines, the sound did change after he left - part of it is the change of instruments, from Cornick's Gibson solid- and hollowbody basses to his successor's use of Fender P-basses -- a subtle difference but clear -- the Gibsons have a round tone while Fenders are a little furrier
Since this was years ago my only comment in hearing all your early Tull is, YES the Bass on their first three albums is absolutely first class. His name was Glenn Cornick and you couldn't have picked a better song to play showcasing his talent while highlighting that this was his last album he appeared with JT. May he Rest in Peace.
You're not suppose to have fun in Jethro Tull.
And I won't worry about a thing because we've got it made
Totally unappreciated genius. Not in Hall of Fame is a disgrace. Huge body of work, great vocal, master musicians, profound lyrics, what else can you say. IA was a one man wrecking crew. Maybe not on the same level as YES but he was mostly alone creating. Still touring from time to time.
This was the track that got the most radio play back in the day, which I never understood... Not that it's not a good song, but I wouldn't even put it in the top five from this LP.
My personal favorite band all time, one of my . After 7 albums Ian shifted gears and went crazy synth on us, became over produced. But those first 7 are out of this world!
❤
I think this is his time away from the road and touring,I loved Glenn and I hated to see him go, from what I understood years later it was not a nice split,Benifit is still one of my favorite albums,wait untill you get to Songs from the Wood
nice little song , another part of one of the top jethro tull albums , and while this album hasnt got a ''phenomenal'' song , all of its songs are really pretty
Ian is a magician of sorts with his lyrics, though many of his songs are predictable as to their meaning, but conversely, like this song and many others, it’s just a matter of your own opinion and interpretation, unless Ian has publicly discussed the meaning in an interview! He writes a great song called “Part of The Machine” in 1987 on the Crest of the knave album that you should react to sometime! It’s upbeat, great lyrics (as usual), musically sound with great guitar!
Glenn Cornick was the best Tull bassist. Listen to the bass on this song. Incredibly melodic.
Benefit, one of my all time favourite records. I bought it in April 1970 when I was fifteen and the vinyl still plays beautifully. But, wait! You now deviate from my reality, and the order that's planted in my brain. At this point we should hear "Alive and Well and Living In"!! No!! So the US album version drops "Alive and Well and Living In", moves "Inside" from the middle of side two and replaces that with a version of "Teacher" that was never released in the UK at the time. Help! After fifty years this is wrong. I'll have more to say on this later!!
Isn't this an awesome song? You've probably already found this, but while nearly all the other big progressive rock artists were doing every drug in the world and bragging about it, Ian publicly rejected that lifestyle. That was actually kind of hard to deal with in my young partying days. "What, you mean he's a square?". I always read this song in its simplest sense. It's about what are really the best things in life.
I've always thought that all of the Jeffery references were about Jeffery Hammond, the bassist who replaced Cornick
Really, that's track 3 on the US edition of 'Benefit'?
Anyways, I really love this song. It's so calm and warm with a pretty interesting arrangement. Especially the drum pattern during the verses is rather unusual!
I'm thinking the YT playlist may not match the album...?
@@Glenner7 yeah, maybe that's why. Just confused :-)
Again- that bassline!
The vinyl I have says Inside is track three.
Side One
With You There to Help Me
Nothing to Say
Inside
Son
For Michael Collins, Jeffrey, and Me
Side Two
To Cry You a Song
A Time for Everything?
Teacher
Play in Time
Sossity; You're a Woman
@@DiconDissectionalReactions My apologies. I was looking at the Spotify playlist for the 2001 remastered version.
Would love to see you take the Kinks for a test drive someday. In particular, any of their concept albums from the late 60s, early 70s. Preservation Acts 1 and 2 combine to make a rock opera as good as any other in rockdom. Ray Davies is one of the great songwriter/poets of our time.
To me the song means that no matter what your problems are what your problems are no matter how bad things are in life no matter how poor you are as long as you have someone that loves you and the true love And you have friends you are rich beyond belief you've got it made because the things that are relevant and the things that are good are on the inside they're not on the outside. Ian Anderson Must have had a really good upbringing, because His philosophy of life is very good. It's one of the things that made me like Jethro Tull. I was just able to relate to them on a personal Basis, even though I've never met them. Their affect on my life Is probably 2nd only to The Bible, or Christ. It's why I don't care how Ian Anderson's voice changes, Because hes like family To me. I've grown up with him. they put Out an album pretty much one for each phase of my life. I'm happy that he has a new album coming out, and I've heard his new song that's just released, and I really like it. I hope everyone has a great day, And cherishes the things that are within, More so than the things that are without. If you do, you will have it made.
Inside is an unusually structure song........it doesn't have a chorus..... but I always thought the brilliant section
"I'm sitting in the corner feeling glad,
got no money coming in but i can't sad,
that was the best cup of coffee I ever had,
and I won't worry about a thing because we've got it made,
here on the inside, outside safari way"
should have been repeated to make it the chorus...ahh that's why prog goes against the "usual"
Everyone should watch Ian being interviewed by Rick Wakeman it's brilliant. There is a photograph of both Andersons' on Google if you care to look.
I strongly suggest that when you get to A Time for Everything you just let it flow into Teacher - It just would feel wrong if you don't - trust me
I will second that.
Great album. Wait'll you get to Teacher...
I notice you're becoming a Tull fan. You should listen to Minstrel in the Gallery. It tells a good story and it ROCKS
Inside is not out on tour. No money coming in, meaning not making $$ from ticket sales. When the echo from the amplifies are no longer in your head so now the wind in the dark can sound like music again. Cook and sew not needed at home inside.
You seem very insightful for your age man 🙂 (how old are you btw? If you don't mind me asking)
I already mentioned it on the last video but I'll keep leaving a note about it and hoping you might catch it eventually; dont forget about the track that was cut from this release for some reason *Alive and Well and Living In*
It's one of those songs that took me a while to appreciate but now it's one of my favorites from this great Album. It should've been #3 instead of this one but it's a pretty short one as well so you should be able to squeeze it in pretty much whenever 🙂👉
Glen was sacked by Ian because of his rock n' roll lifestyle, stating that this was affecting his live performances! This may well have been the case, but what bothered Glen, and i must say myself also, was Ian's inability to tell him face to face, leaving it somewhat cowardly to management!
I have a good friend who is the biggest Tull fan I know. He has always said Tull DIED for him the day and way Ian ruthlessly tossed him from the band.
@@daveking9393 Dare I say the start of bad behaviour by Anderson.
English Folk influences. Pentangle Steel Eye Span
Also Fairport Convention & Renaissance.
I 100% want to see you - ideally - go through Tull's albums one after another, they are my favorite band. But unfortunately I hate to say this: skip 'Too Old to Rock and Roll ...' I would eventually check it out, and maybe listen to it all the way through on your channel at some point, but it is a step down from what they did just after on 'Songs From the Wood' and the succeeding 'folk trilogy'. It is nowhere near the level of what came before. It was a bit of a hiccup in their catalogue IMO. Some good songs, still some interesting social commentary, but not nearly the depth of 'Passion Play', 'Warchild' or 'Minstrel in the Gallery' before it.
So picking back up from where you left off with TaaB, go: Passion Play, Warchild, Minstrel in the Gallery, Songs From the Wood, Heavy Horses, Stormwatch. Then maybe revisit 'Too Old to Rock and Roll ...', which came between 'Minstrel ...' and 'Songs From the Wood'. Then you'd be at a big shift in their sound and line-up that transpires in the early 80s. Which some fans hate, but to me it is a logical progression of the band's interest in exploring new sounds and technologies.
apologies to any fervent fans of TOtRR
Although I've always liked much of TOtRR and want to defend it, upon reflection the fact that I never bought another Tull album afterward may be telling. I tend to attribute that to whatever other changes were going on in my head at the time, but maybe that record made JT somewhat less interesting to me. With that said, I've never tired of Taxi Grab, Salamander, or The Chequered Flag.
Interesting comment about Tool, rather, about how once you become an aficionado , you appreciate everything. The “ top hits” mentality is then revealed not as a form of appreciation, but as a substitute for sincere and personal involvement, which monitors other people’s preferences for purposes of marketing or social utility. That’s why you made the comment, because you were on to something.
React to Jethro Tull - Budapest
Beautiful song - lyrics a bit mangled again (Jeffrey was not old!).
No that means old friend Jeffrey, actually.
@@handebarlas6248 I think he sings Oh Jeffrey.
@@johnclibbens6803 It is quite common in British English to call a male chap "old" when you are good friends with them. And I also checked my JT Lyric Book just now for you- it is "old" Jeffrey.
@@handebarlas6248 I know that (as a male British chap...). You’re obviously right - I’ve just been mishearing it for 50+ years ;-)
@@johnclibbens6803 Thanks and cheers!! Stay safe.