Ian started out as a guitar player. After he heard Clapton he decided to switch instruments, due to Eric's prowess. The only other band I can think of with the lead being the flute is It's A Beautiful Day.
i Fk'n Love this Vid. I've been a Jethro Tull fan since i was 13 and have never been able to see them like this.. This Vid is really special.. Thankyou for Posting
I recall seeing Tull on the Telly round that time. I was ten or so. Wasn't no tape or dvr so it was there and gone. And I'm left thinking what the hell just happened....I guarantee that Ian Anderson flair was blazed in my little brain.
This is why it's always best to see a band during it's first two years of existence. They are younger, have more energy and excitement, not burnt out from touring yet, and not making much money so they are hungry. Support local music, and you may find one coming up and you can say you were there when they were small and unheard of.
He looks like my husband back when we met.....though he is a drummer.I like the wild,unbridled type....natural,lots of hair,etc...hee,hee.Still do....
Jethro Tull, The Minstrel Looks Back 1969-1977 2DVD features concert footage from Tampa 1976, London Hippodrome 1977, Beat Club 1970 plus rare footage from Thick as a Brick/Passion Play tours more info available at Tommygunvideo please see our youtube channel for link/clips/more details
All good bands need a maestro. Ian Anderson is one of the best. Each one of these musicians is excellent in their own right, but it is very evident that Anderson is at the helm. Check out 1:41. He had released the leash and set them free to improvise, then at 1:41 he pulled them all back. It is tight!
@16penney When they were advertised on the radio back then (FM of course) they were called Jazz-rock, even though of course it was a combo of jazz and blues.
Realmente estos germanos son muy ffrrrriiioooosssss, si este concierto hubiese ocurrido en ese mismo año pero acà en Chile , hubièsemos saltado de los asientos..!!! y en plena Revolucion Hippie!!!
Nothing is easy, you'll find that the squeeze won't turn out so bad. Your fingers may freeze, worse things happen at sea, there's good times to be had. So if you're alone and you're down to the bone, just give us a play. You'll smile in a while and discover that I'll get you happy my way -- nothing's easy.
@jondoe8889 Yep, I hear you. This footage is so intense. I saw Jethro Tull live in 1975, and although the show was incredible, it was not like this. They found the pocket on this one, and I can't stop watching it. And the audience looks bored. They were all given a big shot of diazepan before they entered the theatre, apparently.
Ian started out as a guitar player. After he heard Clapton he decided to switch instruments, due to Eric's prowess. The only other band I can think of with the lead being the flute is It's A Beautiful Day.
davidratcliffe1 2 weeks ago
@davidratcliffe1 I'd also include Genesis in the "lead flute" category.
DJBuglip 1 week ago
Saw this version of the band,EXCELLENT, and every other incarnation. Always superb.
davidratcliffe1 2 weeks ago
i Fk'n Love this Vid. I've been a Jethro Tull fan since i was 13 and have never been able to see them like this.. This Vid is really special.. Thankyou for Posting
osirissunra 2 weeks ago
Clive Bunker tore this up on the drums. He played like a beast.
TheSnud 2 weeks ago
If we saw a band like this perform today -- with that kinetic energy and execution -- we'd still be like "wow".
mikedrud 3 weeks ago
I recall seeing Tull on the Telly round that time. I was ten or so. Wasn't no tape or dvr so it was there and gone. And I'm left thinking what the hell just happened....I guarantee that Ian Anderson flair was blazed in my little brain.
searcher3 4 weeks ago
One of the weirdest groups in the hippy era, alot of jazz mixed in there, dont worry , i love them,,hahahah
lcolby11 1 month ago
This is why it's always best to see a band during it's first two years of existence. They are younger, have more energy and excitement, not burnt out from touring yet, and not making much money so they are hungry. Support local music, and you may find one coming up and you can say you were there when they were small and unheard of.
bonsaiisuperstar 1 month ago
He looks like my husband back when we met.....though he is a drummer.I like the wild,unbridled type....natural,lots of hair,etc...hee,hee.Still do....
littlequeen64 2 months ago
@littlequeen64 Wish I could meet one like that!! Good for you you!!
MsLibramoon 1 month ago
@littlequeen64 Lucky you!!
MsLibramoon 1 month ago
saw them when they 1st hit the states..like 16 yrs old..yep..there you have it..
laterdudesaint 2 months ago
what an amazing clip!
blackcatjim 3 months ago
Wow, that is fantastic! Thanks!
mjhwpb 3 months ago
LOL at like 0:59 he flips off the camera man :P
meowandmeow 3 months ago
@meowandmeow it's the peace sign
ColinT777 3 months ago
@ColinT777 He does it with the back of the hands towards the camera, thats how you flip off in the UK
meowandmeow 3 months ago
@ColinT777 Peace sign is with palm forward, wikipedia "V sign" and read the insult one
meowandmeow 3 months ago
This is the coolest thing I HAVE EVER SEEN.... AAAHHHhhhhhhhhh!!!! AAAhhhhhh TULL ROCKS !!!!!
dmemswiler 3 months ago
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Jethro Tull, The Minstrel Looks Back 1969-1977 2DVD features concert footage from Tampa 1976, London Hippodrome 1977, Beat Club 1970 plus rare footage from Thick as a Brick/Passion Play tours more info available at Tommygunvideo please see our youtube channel for link/clips/more details
ClassicRockDVD 3 months ago
This might be the coolest thing I have ever seen...and I seen a lot!
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All good bands need a maestro. Ian Anderson is one of the best. Each one of these musicians is excellent in their own right, but it is very evident that Anderson is at the helm. Check out 1:41. He had released the leash and set them free to improvise, then at 1:41 he pulled them all back. It is tight!
j1215hurd 4 months ago 4
@j1215hurd i do not understand you, in one second he did that?
RoweroMacka 1 month ago
Heavy sounding sort of jazz-blues, always loved this song and the record it came on. This is the best "era" of jethro tull for me.
16penney 5 months ago 8
@16penney When they were advertised on the radio back then (FM of course) they were called Jazz-rock, even though of course it was a combo of jazz and blues.
G8GT364CI 2 months ago
Realmente estos germanos son muy ffrrrriiioooosssss, si este concierto hubiese ocurrido en ese mismo año pero acà en Chile , hubièsemos saltado de los asientos..!!! y en plena Revolucion Hippie!!!
1959jotita 5 months ago
Frontman extraordinary.
green3825 6 months ago 2
Nothing is easy, you'll find that the squeeze won't turn out so bad. Your fingers may freeze, worse things happen at sea, there's good times to be had. So if you're alone and you're down to the bone, just give us a play. You'll smile in a while and discover that I'll get you happy my way -- nothing's easy.
pantercigars 7 months ago
Nothing is easy. Though time gets you worrying my friend, it's o.k. Just take your life easy and stop all that hurrying, be happy my way.
When tension starts mounting and you've lost count of the pennies you've missed,
just try hard and see why they're not worrying me, they're last on my list. Nothing's easy.
pantercigars 7 months ago
Such incendiary theatrics onstage, and the audience acts like they are watching a lecture!
jondoe8889 7 months ago
@jondoe8889 Yep, I hear you. This footage is so intense. I saw Jethro Tull live in 1975, and although the show was incredible, it was not like this. They found the pocket on this one, and I can't stop watching it. And the audience looks bored. They were all given a big shot of diazepan before they entered the theatre, apparently.
j1215hurd 4 months ago
Insane/Brilliant
northdublad 8 months ago
amazing
andreastrato 1 year ago
Fabulous!
amybel 1 year ago 2