What people said about leejohnson’s jam Living In The Past

14 Comments (since 5 Nov 2013)

7 years, 3 months ago

leejohnson

A number 1 smash for Ian Anderson and the lads in the UK in 1969. A number 11 success for them in the US in 1972. Over-egged when re-released in both countries in 1976, as it charted in neither at that time. A pretty good example of exactly how hit-and-miss this band was with their gameplan - if there ever was one. Everything seemed to be done off-the-cuff and randomly.

7 years, 3 months ago

leejohnson

This is not a criticism, but just imagine how BIG they could have been with proper management and wayfinding. And how boring? Not my personal favourite track or album ("Thick As A Brick", in all its 44 minute one-track glory, is the highlight of my 'Tull' following). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_in_the_Past_%28album%29

7 years, 3 months ago

lynn200

my fave Jethro track....huge like...can really relate to this....69,best music year ever imo..ch

7 years, 3 months ago

UncannyUK

Bands should have a game plan? How very corporate.

7 years, 3 months ago

BertrandRustles

Couldn't love this more. Marvelous.

7 years, 3 months ago

jovisgoesnuts

Always a big fan of JT. i was around at the time of their first outings in the 60s and rumour at the time was that Anderson just liked performing and had no real ambition to be famous. He is despite himself.

7 years, 3 months ago

AlicejustMay

I was briefly into them aged about 16.

7 years, 3 months ago

21schizoid

Well Lee, it's the Tull, so I'm a' lovin' it, without reservation...

7 years, 3 months ago

roseyrhymes

great song, wasn't aware of who did it, thanks!

7 years, 3 months ago

glimmer9

remember this still good

7 years, 3 months ago

leejohnson

@jovisgoesnuts Shockingly, one interview he gave indicated just how "on-the-fly" his start to performing really was. He claims (I would have to research the exact interview again) that he didn't actually know how to play the flute when he took his first gig. He's saying he learnt from scratch as he went along. I find that incredible, given his virtuosity in this vid. 8o

7 years, 3 months ago

jovisgoesnuts

@leejohnson I guess it was all the standing on one leg that did it. ;-))

7 years, 3 months ago

pez

5/4 time. That's so prog. Love it.

7 years, 3 months ago

Sid_Bonkers

Turn on tune in take over A fab and groovy jam