Jethro Tull - Living In The Past 1969

Jethro Tull - Living In The Past 1969

The single reached number three in the UK charts in 1969

Jethro Tull are a Grammy Award winning British rock band that formed in 1967-1968.[1] Their music is marked by the distinctive vocal style and lead flute work of front man Ian Anderson.

Initially playing blues rock with an experimental flavour, they have, over the years, incorporated elements of classical, folk and 'ethnic' musics, jazz and art rock.

Band Memners 1969-1970
Ian Anderson - lead vocals, flute, acoustic guitar
Martin Barre - guitar, vocals
Glenn Cornick - bass, vocals
Clive Bunker - drums, percussion, vocals
John Evan - keyboards, piano, vocals

Lyrics:
(Instrumental)

Happy and I'm smiling,
Walk a mile to drink your water.
You know I'd love to love you,
And above you there's no other.
We'll go walking out
While others shout of war's disaster.
Oh, we won't give in,
Let's go living in the past.

(Instrumental)

Once I used to join in
Every boy and girl was my friend.
Now there's revolution, but they don't know
What they're fighting.
Let us close our eyes;
Outside their lives go on much faster.
Oh, we won't give in,
We'll keep living in the past.

(Instrumental)

Oh, we won't give in,
Let's go living in the past.
Oh no no we won't give in,
Let's go living in the past.

(Instrumental)

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[Torkgasmicgirl8]

Well one things for sure...you certainly know how to blow your own trumpet...

[ScarletBegonias24]

I don't know if you are stupid, or just a weird troll

Don't like it, get off the page

Nobody cares about you, we came here to listen to Jethro Tull

Oh, and by the way, they are serious musicians, most bands are...

So go crawl back into the hole you came from....

[empop89]

This was my theme tune to my summer last year ;-) whilst I was recording my album. Will get tired of it. Such a great track xxx

[Torkgasmicgirl8]

ah..I see now...I think your reply was meant for "danl78"..

[Torkgasmicgirl8]

eh? Was your reply meant for me? I don't understand. I love Tull :)

[malletsormarimba]

He's what?

[malletsormarimba]

IAN Anderson, please!!

[malletsormarimba]

If you have a taste other than this video, why do you bother to comment on it?

[danl78]

Sorry but you lot must be still on drugs hahaha We all have our own tastes I guess.

[Cathie Clarke]

first time I heard this in the 60's Top of the Pops just loved it still do.

[puckering1]

Great song thanks.

[Sound Rookie]

Such an amazing track. Thanks for uploading.