anyone mention tull?

They are great from their early stuff (e.g., Benefit) on. I'm not sure I can separate my appreciation of their music from my wonderful memories of listening to them with friends. Therefore, I can't objectively rave about their compositions or musicianship, but who cares? They're a joy to hear. I even got to see them live back in '78 in a very small venue -- wow!

I was just walking down Baker St., London earlier this week on business and was humming that tune. I wish someone would remaster all the great Tull: Minstrel, Thick, Passion, War Child, Stand Up. And also do it on vinyl.

Man- what memories. I remember when Benefit was released and me and my buds spun it endlessly (yep- I'm 49). Stand Up, Benefit, Aqua Lung, Thick as a Brick, all incredible.

Thanks for the great thread!

You tube has some good videos of Tull , check em out.
Joe

Jethro Tull have been my favourite group since I first heard their music back in '69. I haven't changed my mind since. They're almost at their 40th anniversary and they're still going strong, playing about 100 gigs a year.

Like all Tull fans, I'm royally ticked that they're not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I wouldn't be bothered by that, however, if there was in truth in advertising and the Hall took its more accurate name: i.e. "The Billboard Top 40 Hall of Fame".