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  • @alexisloyola4198
    @alexisloyola4198 Рік тому +29

    The Jethro Tull period 1969 -1980 were freaking awesome ...Top 3 in rock n roll history

    • @DoctorWu1978
      @DoctorWu1978 Рік тому +2

      #1 from 69 to present in my book.

  • @heffymac
    @heffymac 2 місяці тому +3

    Songs from the wood album is extremely good. Must listen

  • @gphill3954
    @gphill3954 Рік тому +57

    You have landed right into the bands rich vein of musical output. Tull has progressed through many exciting (and at times challenging) projects. Both this and the sister album “Heavy Horses” create a wonderful blend of folk and rock and are worthy favourites in many fans eyes (and ears) including mine. Earlier albums are probably the richest and most rewarding, but I suspect whilst “Thick as a Brick” and “Aqualung” will be on everyone’s lips, “The Minstrel in the Gallery” holds a special place in my discography. Go back further into “the dim and distant past” and you will also reveal Tulls origin roots in blues style music. One thing is sure..life and music with Jethro Tull is rich and varied and consistently rewarding.

    • @42Mrgreenman
      @42Mrgreenman Рік тому +4

      I hear ya, now that he's getting into the "Deeper" cuts, he should go for every song on their greatest hits album Original Masters to really get him ready to go down the rabbit hole...there is not a bad song...Tull never ceases to impress...

    • @garysexton8840
      @garysexton8840 Рік тому +3

      You have discovered a unique band and will enjoy listening to more of their catalogue of music. So many great songs-and no two albums are alike- so dive into the music. Recommend that you start with Stand Up 1969 and continue with each album that follows through 1980 as well as those that followed through the 80’s and 90’s. I think you will definitely enjoy the music of this band!

  • @Carrpocalypse
    @Carrpocalypse Рік тому +25

    Songs From the Wood was part of what was considered by many to be a three album trilogy that covered three different distinct eras: Songs From the Wood covered the pre-agricultural era, Heavy Horses covered the transition from muscle power to steam and coal, and Stormwatch covered the post industrial era. All great albums.

  • @jackishman7707
    @jackishman7707 Рік тому +49

    Probably my favorite Jethro Tull album! Thank you for listening to this with us!

    • @stpnwlf9
      @stpnwlf9 Рік тому +5

      I'm with you on that. The album is so perfectly crafted without a single bad track.

    • @NickBR57
      @NickBR57 Рік тому +3

      Yes, without doubt the best JT album for me.
      And every one a gem. Favourite? Hard to say, but though short and sweet, probably Fire at Midnight.

    • @jackishman7707
      @jackishman7707 Рік тому +2

      As far as a favorite track, I'm divided between the title track, Jack in the Green and Hunting Girl.

    • @spikeysnack
      @spikeysnack Рік тому +4

      This is the Jethro Tull album I could not do without. Aqualung, of course is their most commercially successful album, but this one is musically one of the folkiest, and pleasantly restrained (good in this case), with some of the best vocal harmonies. Ring Out Solstice Bells, The Whistler, Velvet Green, and of course Hunting Girl are all on this album and they all have their place as the best song to hear at some time in your life.
      I don't know why The Whistler is not played all the time. It is the pied piper song of the rock era.

    • @advocate1563
      @advocate1563 13 днів тому

      Absolutely. Just moves the soul. 0

  • @KayentaMoenkopi
    @KayentaMoenkopi Рік тому +33

    Always loved this album. Cap in Hand, Velvet Green, Fires at midnight, Ring Out Solstice Bells. I inherited my brother's record collection when he went to college back in 1977. I still listen to this one often.

    • @bobbyhilda5880
      @bobbyhilda5880 Рік тому +1

      Cap in hand ;)

    • @KayentaMoenkopi
      @KayentaMoenkopi Рік тому +1

      @@bobbyhilda5880 Hmm, I thought I replied to this but it seems to be missing. Anyway, Thank you for the correction. It was too embarrassing to leave like that so I edited it. lol. I claim an aged memory! >.>

    • @bobbyhilda5880
      @bobbyhilda5880 Рік тому +1

      @@KayentaMoenkopi no problem, I wrote it with love

  • @melissayost4888
    @melissayost4888 Рік тому +4

    YES! More Tulll. I like Minstrel In The Gallery best. No one ever talks about it but is simply amazing & not one single on it. Incredible.

  • @secolerice
    @secolerice Рік тому +18

    This whole album is wonderful, especially for a pagen folky like me. It is one of my favorite albums. Please listen to the whole album when you get a chance. "Cup of Wonder" is my Beltane song and "Ring out the Solstice Bells" I use for Yule. I have had this album since it came out. As others have stated, Heavy Horses is a follow up and is also a favorite, especially the title song. I went to see them in concert during the Heavy Horses tour. I had not heard of "Prog Rock"as a type of music until I started watching reactors. I looked it up and it does work with my definition of Tull's music - intelligent rock, both in lyrics and in the use of many styles of music and instruments.

  • @KJ-4321
    @KJ-4321 Рік тому +21

    This is SUCH an amazing song!!!!!! Pure talent and creativity! ❤️

  • @Lixallot
    @Lixallot Рік тому +2

    Always a minstrel masterpiece, when Jethro Tull hits the stage!

  • @carolinasbeauty
    @carolinasbeauty Рік тому +12

    Songs for the heart, spirit and ears! Always, always expect the unexpected from JT! Thank you for this SG!

  • @danielmass2florida848
    @danielmass2florida848 Рік тому +6

    More Jethro Tull please

  • @johnclibbens6803
    @johnclibbens6803 Рік тому +10

    I first heard this when it was released in 1977 - I’d been a Tull fan for years by then: the first album I bought was Benefit in 1970 (when I was 16).

  • @queenbeedat8726
    @queenbeedat8726 Рік тому +4

    Love Jethro Tull. I've seen them 4 times and they are absolutely magical. Try to find a live video.

  • @leek5682
    @leek5682 Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite artists growing up. Can thank my dad for that.

  • @kevinlundgren1169
    @kevinlundgren1169 Рік тому +1

    Anything from the album Songs From The Wood is cool !! Excellent , excellent album , one of my favorites for forty years !!

  • @johnthegreek5836
    @johnthegreek5836 Рік тому +1

    This is definitely a great song

  • @AdamConus
    @AdamConus Рік тому +3

    Tull's late 70's 'folk' albums are my favorite albums of one of my favorite bands. I'm glad you're checking it out.

  • @daledodson1279
    @daledodson1279 Рік тому +2

    My favorite Tull album! Just brilliant!

  • @johnpbh
    @johnpbh Рік тому +2

    SALVOG - Loved this review and the joy that you obviously got from listening to it. As for the Genesis - PLEASE DO A REVIEW OF THE COMPLETE "THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY"..... I will be there for it... Thank you for asking.. great to tell you I will be in the audience.... Keep on Rocking
    As for when did I first hear this... The day the album came out... I'm an old git and have been buying records since the mid sixties. And with a job and leavin home in the 70's then there was so much music in my house. It never gets stale.... Same as the Genesis... I can promise you that. You will be listening to all these records decades from now with a smile on your face tahnking youtube for letting you discover all this great music that I GREW UP WITH...... I was one lucky man... Stay safe.

  • @maggieshevelew7579
    @maggieshevelew7579 Рік тому +4

    As always thank you for doing thoughtful reactions, researching and knowing at least something about what you’re going to listen to. I’ve loved Jethro Tull since the 70’s when they were huge. For some reason Ian Anderson is never mentioned when rating rock vocalists. I don’t understand it. I adore his voice. Definitely in my top five. And you can HEAR the intelligence in his voice.
    Interesting trivia….. Ian is the father-in-law of Andrew Lincoln, the actor who plays Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead.

  • @mattshaw6180
    @mattshaw6180 Рік тому +10

    The genius of composition and execution that was Jethro Tull is fully displayed on this album; check out "Hunting Girl" for another taste before the whole album. The album _Stormwatch_ is also rich and varied with "Something's On the Move" rock blast countered with the subtlety of "Dun Ringill."

  • @neonpark1874
    @neonpark1874 Рік тому +19

    Do the whole album. So much goodness is waiting to be discovered by you.

    • @erikahlander3489
      @erikahlander3489 Рік тому +2

      Agree! This full album as well as most of Heavy Horses and Minstrel in the gallery. No bad or boring songs and most are as brilliant as this one.
      In the Summer of 1978 I lived by myself in my Granddads house (guarding it after he had died). The only music I had brought was Songs from the wood + Heavy Horses. I still think it was a good choise!

    • @stevenbickford1051
      @stevenbickford1051 Рік тому +3

      Genesis LLDOB is great album but Songs from the Wood is a total masterpiece. Every song.

  • @johnclibbens6803
    @johnclibbens6803 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful song and album - I’d love to see you react to the whole thing.

  • @garysteinert8040
    @garysteinert8040 Рік тому +1

    Wow.. grew up on Jethro Tull. Highly recommend Thick as a Brick live from Madison square Garden. Was 12 th row center. One of many many shows.

  • @laurencerusson62
    @laurencerusson62 Рік тому +1

    Have been a fan of Jethro Tull since 1961 and have seen them live they are brilliant musicians

  • @sonicart1808
    @sonicart1808 Рік тому +4

    Great reaction & analysis thanks Salvo.....this band are so unique and gifted, awesome choice!

  • @mswitch936
    @mswitch936 Рік тому +6

    Tull is definitely one of my favorite bands that I was lucky to grow up with. I have even seen them (Ian Anderson) in concert with family. Amazing. Glad you’re enjoying them too!

  • @alpenhuhn1
    @alpenhuhn1 Рік тому +1

    Jethro Tull was always one of my favorite group.

  • @Tullthedayidie
    @Tullthedayidie Рік тому +3

    The Songs from the Wood album is magical and is best listened to start to finish, probably my favorite album of all time

  • @theivory1
    @theivory1 Рік тому +3

    This album is great. I used to play this one on drums. It's challenging.

  • @daveking9393
    @daveking9393 Рік тому +1

    This is my favorite Jethro Tull album I can't believe you finally got to this I am loving it I hope you do every song they are fantastic

  • @edwardthorne9875
    @edwardthorne9875 Рік тому +1

    I'm just discovering your channel. 'Songs From the Wood' is my favorite Tull album, so thank you. Anderson was also one of the very best frontman you have ever seen. Some folks would love you to react to 'Thick As a Brick', but that really is such a huge chunk. For an experience, you would truly enjoy the live version from Madison Square. The energy level is unbelievable.

  • @Michael-to6so
    @Michael-to6so Рік тому

    Yeah, this was my first introduction to Tull back in 1980. I was amazed at the rock, folk and orchestration!!

  • @nickho7113
    @nickho7113 Рік тому

    Your excitement and enthusiasm reminds me of when I first started listening and buying Tull albums in the late 60's. Many albums and live concerts since then I still get tingles hearing the sheer genius of their music. Thank you for your review and spending time to influence potential new fans to Ian Anderson and JethroTull.

  • @senaparker5181
    @senaparker5181 Рік тому +1

    I bought this album when it came out...I enjoyed listening to it...but I'm a big Tull fan..I've seen them five times...each show was a spectacle to behold!...My favorite album of theirs is "War Child"....check out that title song...thanks for bringing back great memories...peace ✌🏽 13:45

  • @irmaoksanen6830
    @irmaoksanen6830 Рік тому +3

    Because of you I'm hearing fascinating music I would never would have bothered with. Imagine this song with a full classical orchestra.

    • @fcrlover5996
      @fcrlover5996 5 місяців тому

      I can’t tell from your comment if you already know there WAS a classical album featuring Jethro Tull songs played by the L.A. Philharmonic, but there is! Enjoy! 😊

  • @chrisreafleng7551
    @chrisreafleng7551 Рік тому +2

    My older brother introduced me to Songs From the Woods after The Minstrel in the Gallery. I then discovered Thick as a Brick and Aqualung. When I was growing up, we bought albums, not songs. We would hear a song we liked on the radio, and buy the album. We were rarely disappointed.

  • @kesleycottrell1416
    @kesleycottrell1416 Рік тому

    Jethro Tull definitely takes one on an interesting journey with every song. Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day will take you on a trip.

  • @boki1693
    @boki1693 Рік тому +2

    If you ever go to a Renfair, playing certain Jethro Tull songs like this one is sure to get you in the mood. One of my fav Tull songs.

  • @cynergy4
    @cynergy4 Рік тому +4

    I have this on CD in the car for our frequent long drives. This album is perfect for Ian Anderson. I've always felt that he is a wandering medieval minstrel in another life, haha! If you want to listen to a whole Tull album, I would highly suggest Aqualung!!!! Or Thick As A Brick

  • @gablen23
    @gablen23 Рік тому +3

    "Heavy Horses" is also a great album from that era, you might want to listen to.

  • @JimboKM
    @JimboKM Рік тому +1

    Yay!

  • @mabui67
    @mabui67 Рік тому +4

    Canciones desde el bosque!!! Este fue el comienzo de mi pasión por jethro tull, uno de sus mejores trabajos...

  • @Anton...M
    @Anton...M Рік тому +8

    Как же мне нравится смотреть, как у людей расширяются глаза и приоткрывается рот, когда они слушают эту песню. Это действительно другой уровень.

  • @VintageTealDog
    @VintageTealDog Рік тому

    If Prog Rock ends up being your genre space, you’ll have a blast with your content …
    There are so any great bands and songs
    Thank you for going in this direction

  • @davidmaholchic6146
    @davidmaholchic6146 Рік тому

    A pleasant surprise here one of my favorite albums of all time hope you enjoy love you

  • @traceymcintire7754
    @traceymcintire7754 Рік тому +2

    I’ve got tickets to see Jethro Tull in August. I can’t wait! I hope you listen to this entire album and also the Heavy Horses album. Brilliantly composed and played.

  • @lesblatnyak5947
    @lesblatnyak5947 Рік тому

    Nice reaction. Yes on the Lamb Lies Down. Songs From The Wood is brilliant and some Yes's South Side Of The Sky deserves your attention.

  • @javablanca547
    @javablanca547 Рік тому +1

    Perhaps Tulls quintessential work. Medieval music springs forth evergreen in rock n roll.

  • @IvorPresents
    @IvorPresents Рік тому +2

    This is a beautiful album, I binged on it in my "camping" days. Anderson is a master.

  • @spiritwalker497
    @spiritwalker497 Рік тому +2

    Love their first dozen albums, but Stand Up is one of my favorites

  • @dwarf_of_tempus
    @dwarf_of_tempus Рік тому

    My favourite from tais álbum is Hunting Girl. And he performed the song "to me" on a show: loooking into my eyes while playing the flute standing on one foot, crossed legs, as the classical Ian's figure.❤

  • @Kellen_Quigley
    @Kellen_Quigley Рік тому

    Everything from the folk-rock trilogy is a must-listen. Any song on "Songs from the Woods," "Heavy Horses" and "Stormwatch" is worth a reaction video. So much brilliance and unique instrumental work along with the insightful lyrics.

  • @JimboKM
    @JimboKM Рік тому +3

    For a full album listen I'd highly recommend "Heavy Horses", the follow up album to this. It has a perfect blend of prog & folk and I think consistency of good song writing that will make for a seamless listening experience. The title track is epic with great guitar lines.

  • @JohnnyTalia
    @JohnnyTalia Рік тому +4

    Give the album Bursting Out a listen - a live performance of songs like this. They were even more astounding live than they were in the studio.

  • @Mr05Chuck
    @Mr05Chuck Рік тому

    I started high school in 1968 and graduated college in 1976. Good years for music. This would have taken me into my master years.

  • @michaelmccall3234
    @michaelmccall3234 Рік тому

    Yeah...This is a jam the first time you hear it!!

  • @doplinger1
    @doplinger1 Рік тому +1

    Great song and album! If you were going to do a full album, either this or “Too Old to Rock ‘n Roll, Too Young to Die” another fantastic album!

  • @DavidTateVA
    @DavidTateVA Рік тому +5

    Absolutely a great candidate for a full album listen -- the weakest song on it is merely excellent, and it is unique in tone and style beginning to end. Top 10 album of all time for me. I like other Tull as well, from their entire range, but this is always #1 for me.

  • @jpmerrick8886
    @jpmerrick8886 Рік тому

    Genesis astounding tull i listen in car every day

  • @arnefl5549
    @arnefl5549 Рік тому

    OMG! That song gave me eargasms…🫠

  • @oldschool3484
    @oldschool3484 Рік тому +1

    Jethro Tull = Rock n Roll meets the Renaissance period..

  • @goals_fitness
    @goals_fitness Рік тому +3

    You should listen to that whole album...it gets more mystical and the tunes are sooooo good.

  • @jeannettesimpson9778
    @jeannettesimpson9778 Рік тому +1

    Don't miss the underrated 70s prog band Gentle Giant. "On Reflection - Live at BBC Sight and Sound 1978 (HD) Remastered"

  • @BlakeWomack-f5j
    @BlakeWomack-f5j Рік тому +1

    Heavy Horses continues this exploration of woodsy, folksy tunes...

  • @dav147
    @dav147 Рік тому

    Fantastic this album is a masterpiece, just watched your Carpet Crawlers reaction from another Masterpiece....

  • @lindataggart9076
    @lindataggart9076 Рік тому

    Very renaissance vibe I love it

  • @popsmcgee9775
    @popsmcgee9775 Рік тому +3

    Easily my favorite Tull album. Every song on it a gem, imo.

  • @theivory1
    @theivory1 Рік тому +3

    Check out Cross Eyed Mary, or Teacher

  • @memcmac
    @memcmac Рік тому

    Songs From The Wood is one of my favorite albums of all time! Yes, please listen to it in it’s entirety, it’s an amazing journey. A companion album (at least for me) is Traffic’s John Barleycorn Must Die (title track is my favorite, but it is also quite the musical journey). Love your reactions, your enthusiasm and enjoyment is so fun to watch. 🤗

  • @pauloles2475
    @pauloles2475 Рік тому

    Yes!!! Please listen to Lamb Lies Down On Broadway in full

  • @lynnieiapichino1121
    @lynnieiapichino1121 Рік тому

    ☮️💙💙💙🔥genius!

  • @Michael-to6so
    @Michael-to6so Рік тому

    My first interaction with Tull...I was so caught off guard!!

  • @johnshannon9656
    @johnshannon9656 Рік тому +4

    Somebody should have warned you before listening. These guys are pure musicians.

  • @Tullthedayidie
    @Tullthedayidie Рік тому

    I love your appreciation for the music!
    Please tell me you're going to go further down the rabbit hole of the Tull catalogue

  • @pilesovinyl
    @pilesovinyl Рік тому +1

    Prog rock at its creative best. For some reason critics have long hated this band, and fans of theirs like me wonder what more they could have done to innovate and blaze new musical trails that had never even been closely approached. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame should have a wing exclusively dedicated to these guys, but instead they've never even been nominated. It's unbelievable. I've seen them play live and it was even more impressive in person. Ian Anderson's flute playing, as well as acoustic guitar talents (he also plays sax) and singing, and he wrote it all. What more does he have to do?

  • @candicelitrenta8890
    @candicelitrenta8890 Рік тому

    I always think of this as Renaissance Rock

  • @NickBR57
    @NickBR57 Рік тому +4

    Anderson is a perfectionist which caused much difficulty in the band. He drove everyone as hard as himself.
    But the results speak for themselves.
    This album is superb. Yes there are many others and lots of people will say Aqualung orbothers are best but the "folk" trio of the Heavy Horses era is my favoutmeite period
    Thick as a Brick was a favourite of mine at the time too.

  • @davidgiles5912
    @davidgiles5912 Рік тому +1

    Jethro Tull are metal gods. Ian with his flute control the tempo. Tull's later albums are good but the earlier albums set the mood for all TullHeads.

  • @melissayost4888
    @melissayost4888 Рік тому +1

    One of the finest albums ever made. Ian Anderson is a master of arrangement & a chameleon.

  • @bobdelp2023
    @bobdelp2023 Рік тому +1

    ANY OF THE 3 ALBUMS SALVO AND MORE OF COURSE 😊 BUT YEAH ( AQUALUNG, THICK AS A BRICK ( CONCEPT ALBUM ) AND OF COURSE SONGS FROM THE WOOD, BANGERRRR AFTER BANGER 💯 AND OVERALL JUST A HAPPY FEEL GOOD ROCKER ALBUM! 😊

  • @philmccarthy8925
    @philmccarthy8925 Рік тому +1

    Ian Andersons’ word play was always lyrical, sly and humorous. Juxtaposed with the “rock opera” sensibilities, created a lush soundscape. I always thought Songs from the Wood to be an extraordinarily underrated album. So glad to see your appreciation. Please continue to explore the rest of it, enjoy!!

  • @Aryaba
    @Aryaba Рік тому

    My favorite band and my favorite album. YES! (Well, not the band, but you get me.)

  • @spikeysnack
    @spikeysnack Рік тому

    Prog (especially of the 1970s) pulls your brain in expanding musical directions. Sometimes it is not that pleasant on the first listen, but if you give it a chance when it is not such a shock to hear weird rhythms and fast changes, you really see it as complicated art. Prog is not the end-all, be-all of music, it is like a fancy drink at a tropical bar. Sometimes thats great, sometimes you just want a beer, or a stiff shot instead. Or some sweet cherry wine.
    Jethro Tull is some dark craft ale by the campfire. tasty.

  • @nyrocks5580
    @nyrocks5580 Рік тому

    One of my favorite albums. Just great. Try "Hunting Girl." When the music world zigged, Jethro Tull zagged.

  • @siobhanvictorian3669
    @siobhanvictorian3669 5 місяців тому

    One of my favourites from them is called: passion play. But with that LP you have to listen to the whole thing.

  • @GeoffHassing
    @GeoffHassing Рік тому

    This ẁas their ɓest album in my opinion. Three songs you ṅeed to hear are The Whistler, Velvet Green , and Fires at Midnight.
    JT was my first concert in 1979, amazing.

  • @maxwellshammer5283
    @maxwellshammer5283 Рік тому +1

    This is probably my favorite Tull album. It was so different from anything I’d heard before, even from Tull. So many great songs on this album. The whole album is a masterpiece, imho.

  • @LisaThomas-xz3ki
    @LisaThomas-xz3ki Рік тому

    I Love Love Love Minstrel in the Gallery

  • @UranusHz420
    @UranusHz420 Рік тому

    Yes. You should listen to Tull albums.
    This Was
    Stand Up
    Aqualung
    Songs from the Wood
    Minstrel in the Gallery
    Thick as a Brick
    are a good starting place

  • @danielmass2florida848
    @danielmass2florida848 Рік тому +1

    This whole album is a story tellers banger

  • @scottzappa9314
    @scottzappa9314 Рік тому

    What a gas. I think this music is challenging, like Yes or Rush or Classical. I know I know I missed a lot of bands. ELP, Kansas, Genesis, ad infinitum. And Bach. I've loved this music almost from day one, and I might credit my exposure to Classical as a child.

  • @rk41gator
    @rk41gator Рік тому +1

    How can you get so much fine music packed into 5 minutes?

  • @Tullthedayidie
    @Tullthedayidie Рік тому +1

    I want to see your mind blown by the full thick as a break album

  • @BG-id2cv
    @BG-id2cv Рік тому

    One has to remember this album was released at the height of punk in the UK...and even the NME had to state that this was a fantastic album....and that is saying something for that time.

  • @pauloles2475
    @pauloles2475 Рік тому +1

    Listen to Aqualung in full from TULL!!! CLASSIC

  • @Pcrimson1
    @Pcrimson1 Рік тому +5

    Genesis yesterday, Tull today? Yes! Next Tull album? Minstrel in the Gallery. My opinion, better than Aqualung, which we've all heard a million times Just so you know, you do 70s prog, I'm in...PS the song "Velvet Green" from Songs from the Wood album is the stand out on it, hope you go for it!

  • @davidmaholchic6146
    @davidmaholchic6146 Рік тому

    Must must do the whole album love you

  • @michaelbaucom4019
    @michaelbaucom4019 Рік тому +3

    Two more fire songs from this album: " Hunting Girl " and " Velvet Green "