I understand completely. Tull has spoken to me daily since I first heard This Was in early 1969 and was subsequently carried away by Standup, Benefit LITP, Aqualung, APP, Warchild, TMITG... each new album another chapter in my life. I'm not a religious man but I'm very Tullish.
Sossity is the most breathtaking beauty of a song I can think of. It takes me back to the days of white knights in shining armor. Damsels in distress. Ian Anderson, the courtyard minstrel.
Amen I agree wholeheartedly my dad passed away 1979 it was only 57 years old he loved Jethro Tull we would listen to thick as a brick on Saturdays while we putz around the house I'll never forget it he had a Quadro phonic stereo system
Probably my favorite of theirs, (Sossity). And that's really saying something! It is such a melodic and haunting song, and always gave me a feeling of past life dejavu.
Sossity you're a woman what a song that women don't like but is true a living legend by Jethro Tull from way back Ian Anderson was far ahead of his time................
I was at Carnegie Hall and don't recall if he performed that medley that night, but it was a common format for Tull in those days to combine those two beauties. Truly their best days were Standup, Benefit and Aqualung, sad they got into becoming a sort of circus act for a time afterward Still those days were great. I saw acoustic tull at the Beacon in NYC 2 nites back and they did 6 #s from those albums (none from Benefit) and were great. Ian's voice has held reasonbley
In 1970 I heard a bit of To Cry You a Song over the PA system of a New Jersey mall, without any indication of the group doing it. Quite fascinated, it took me a while to discover it was Jethro Tull. Benefit was the first Tull album I bought. Been a fan ever since.
For what it matters, FYI, the pic is from Thick As A Brick in 72 and the Carnagie gig we're listening to is 1970 back when Ian was wearing the ripped up checkered coat and deer boots. Love to here it though, Thanks for posting this BenDrnch!
what happened at 2:16? it sounds like the 2 tracks were sloppily and quickly edited together. is this the complete performance? every other performance of Sossity/Waiting i've heard from 1970 have had a smoother transition. just wondering aloud here.
No flute parts here, presumably because Ian Anderson can’t sing, play guitar, and play flute all at the same time. Presumably the flutes on the studio recordings are overdubbed.. But what’s Martin Barre doing? Martin can play flute. Is he otherwise occupied with a guitar? But I can discern only one guitar-at least on Sossity. Very possibly my aural acuity is at fault. In any case, both these songs sound pretty good in these versions. In particular, I was pleasantly surprised about how well the organ could cover for the strings on Reason. (Remember that in those days synths were still modular, analog, cumbersome, and “monophonic”-scare quotes because the term “monophony” means something different in music theory.)
the best band ever.
I understand completely. Tull has spoken to me daily since I first heard This Was in early 1969 and was subsequently carried away by Standup, Benefit LITP, Aqualung, APP, Warchild, TMITG... each new album another chapter in my life. I'm not a religious man but I'm very Tullish.
Ian Anderson disdains religion. How about TAAB? My favorite, hands down!
Sossity is the most breathtaking beauty of a song I can think of. It takes me back to the days of white knights in shining armor. Damsels in distress. Ian Anderson, the courtyard minstrel.
Amen I agree wholeheartedly my dad passed away 1979 it was only 57 years old he loved Jethro Tull we would listen to thick as a brick on Saturdays while we putz around the house I'll never forget it he had a Quadro phonic stereo system
Jethro Tull : 1970 - 1973 al massimo splendore. Live in concert erano strabilianti,unici,ammalianti !Poi la magia si esaurira'....
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Probably my favorite of theirs, (Sossity). And that's really saying something! It is such a melodic and haunting song, and always gave me a feeling of past life dejavu.
Ian Anderson, a underrated genius!
el mejor grupo de todo el universo.... Jethro Tull!
the chord progressions in sossity alone define genius.
completamente de acuerdo....
Eleva a alma!
@JeffreyVeverka benefit is a true masterpiece, so many great songs, including To Cry you a Song, With You There to Help Me, Teacher and this one!!!
This mash up is becoming my favorite Tull song after owning the My God! Vinyl
Amazing sound quality.
Sossity you're a woman what a song that women don't like but is true a living legend by Jethro Tull from way back Ian Anderson was far ahead of his time................
Sossity is a play on words for Society...
benefit magic tune ,cara jethro é uma lenda !! muito bommmm
❤👍❤ Great. Thank you. Greetings from EAST- Berlin
I was at Carnegie Hall and don't recall if he performed that medley that night, but it was a common format for Tull in those days to combine those two beauties. Truly their best days were Standup, Benefit and Aqualung, sad they got into becoming a sort of circus act for a time afterward Still those days were great. I saw acoustic tull at the Beacon in NYC 2 nites back and they did 6 #s from those albums (none from Benefit) and were great. Ian's voice has held reasonbley
My favorite Tull albums were TAAB and A Passion Play. But Sossity is my favorite song.
Benefit its my favorite Tull album. Hey man great takes, it doesnt mother that there is no video. Thx for all this rare tull tapes
Mine too. I saw them doing the tour for it in either 70 or 71 in S. Florida. Only time I've seen them.
In 1970 I heard a bit of To Cry You a Song over the PA system of a New Jersey mall, without any indication of the group doing it. Quite fascinated, it took me a while to discover it was Jethro Tull. Benefit was the first Tull album I bought. Been a fan ever since.
Douglas Olsen, just out of curiosity, which mall? I grew up in Jersey also. Nothing like a crowded New Jersey mall back in the day. 🙂
ANIMAL LOVES THIS!!!
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I couldn't have requested better. I want a parlor guitar.
For what it matters, FYI, the pic is from Thick As A Brick in 72 and the Carnagie gig we're listening to is 1970 back when Ian was wearing the ripped up checkered coat and deer boots. Love to here it though, Thanks for posting this BenDrnch!
Good eye, sir
Benefit is a super great 3 album. Didn"t get the credit it diserves/t.
Anybody find footage of this show?
what happened at 2:16? it sounds like the 2 tracks were sloppily and quickly edited together. is this the complete performance? every other performance of Sossity/Waiting i've heard from 1970 have had a smoother transition. just wondering aloud here.
Report to Tull archives....... IMMEDIATELY!
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No flute parts here, presumably because Ian Anderson can’t sing, play guitar, and play flute all at the same time. Presumably the flutes on the studio recordings are overdubbed.. But what’s Martin Barre doing? Martin can play flute. Is he otherwise occupied with a guitar? But I can discern only one guitar-at least on Sossity. Very possibly my aural acuity is at fault. In any case, both these songs sound pretty good in these versions. In particular, I was pleasantly surprised about how well the organ could cover for the strings on Reason. (Remember that in those days synths were still modular, analog, cumbersome, and “monophonic”-scare quotes because the term “monophony” means something different in music theory.)
Sadly, it does not.......