Songs From the Wood is an inspired album, arguably their best. Chock full of wonderful gems.
@grampytinman3481
2 жыл бұрын
You could say that about many of their albums
@DungeonBossTipsundTricks
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine Aqualung not being their best
@DIXIDAWG
2 жыл бұрын
Agree completely!
@samuelecallegari6117
2 жыл бұрын
@@DungeonBossTipsundTricks normie detected
@dr.juerdotitsgo5119
2 жыл бұрын
Mmm, I'd say it's their best work if Think as a Brick didn't exist.
@buddybressler5488
Жыл бұрын
I found myself in Nice France on a college trip,in the early 80’s I recorded this album on cassette to play in my Walkman but had not listened to the recording. That afternoon I got sunburn on the beach in Cannes. That evening as the group,went out for dinner I stayed behind being uncomfortable from the sunburn. I got bored so I grabbed my Walkman and my camera and went to the town square. From the moment I hit play not only did my mood improve but by the end my sunburn did not hurt anymore. The mysterious healing power of music
@kurtkish6970
2 жыл бұрын
Songs of the Wood is such a unique Tull album. It’s fantastic.
@alansturgess1324
2 жыл бұрын
An all-time favourite along with 'Heavy horses'.
@dicktonyboy
2 жыл бұрын
This whole LP is worth a good listen. Lots for you to analyse.
@ryanweatherman-holt4805
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, my thoughts exactly. Songs from the Wood is amazing.
@NickBR57
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. This is my favourite Tull album of many. Great choice Doug.
@ThePrion23
2 жыл бұрын
Hunting Girl!
@JustMe-vk4fn
2 жыл бұрын
"Let me bring you Songs from the Wood.. To make you feel much bettah!" Jethro Tull Concerts were amazing to attend.
@user-hn9oy9jt6w
2 жыл бұрын
Ian Anderson's strong point has always been arranging. From Bourré to King Henry's Madrigal (aka Pastime in Good Company) to these yuletide classics, he finds a fresh angle to songs that can be centuries old. Absolute genius.
@user-hn9oy9jt6w
2 жыл бұрын
... And obviously original JT material is also fairly well arranged...
@richardtodd6843
2 жыл бұрын
JT has a couple more older Christmas songs of note, both rather dark: "A Christmas Song" with the last line "And if I just messed up your thoughtless pleasures, remember, if you wish, this is just a Christmas song", and the slightly more upbeat "Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow" ("Why not spare a thought this day for those who have no flame to warm their bones at Christmas time?").
@Mi5terMarc
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I always think A Christmas Song is the quintessential Tull Christmas tune, so I was surprised it wasn't included here.
@JohnLRice
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, both of those are top favorites of mine! 🥰 Especially the original version of Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow that was recorded during the Broadsword And The Beast period but wasn't initially included on the album, and then later on one of the big box sets (the 20th anniversary one?) and then later was put on the Broadsword And The Beast re-release CD as an extra. I don't care for the reworked version on The Christmas Album since Ian's voice wasn't quite there anymore and the arrangement was somewhat weak, IMHO.
@plasticsurgerydisaster6180
2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping he’d do a Christmas song. Could do another video really few more to choose from if I’m not mistaken.
@simonmorley919
2 жыл бұрын
yeah, A Christmas Song is a truly Wonderful song, sums up the materialistic nature of christmas.
@candelise
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnLRice Ian Anderson has written SO many Christmas songs.
@rubicon-oh9km
2 жыл бұрын
Many Tull fans consider Songs From The Wood his best. Really not a weak track on the album.
@dr.juerdotitsgo5119
2 жыл бұрын
I'm stuck in Thick as a Brick, Benefit and what not. Never heard of this Christmas Album, but I'm ordering this shit right now.
@Dirgnimai7
2 жыл бұрын
"his best", or THEIR best?
@gmnty13
2 жыл бұрын
It’s up there for me with Thick as a Brick. Also quite fond of Roots to Branches which often gets overlooked as it’s not from the ‘magical’ seventies period.
@wardka
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not -- going -- to -- cringe. I -- must --- not! Ah well, Anderson sometimes jokingly introduced himself as "Jethro" and he is basically the band.
@rubicon-oh9km
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dirgnimai7 yeah. My bad. Sometimes I forget it is a band which is incredible because I love Martin Barre so much.
@juggleyourballsoff
Жыл бұрын
I actually got Ian to sign this album for my dad when I worked at the World music theater. When he saw me he actually said that I was to young to know his music, I told him that my dad raised me right. He said he's a good man then. I said you're damn right and I love your music. He asked why this album. I said it was my favorite along with Thick as a brick. He said thank you and walked away. One of the best days of my life.
@jestermoment2267
Жыл бұрын
"Ring Out Solstice Bells" was the first Jethro Tull song I ever heard. It played on the radio when I was a teenager and I can see in my mind exactly where I was when I heard it for the first time. I was transfixed. I'm now 62 and still a big Tull fan.
@mcolville
2 жыл бұрын
I think the idea is that this is as dark as it gets, and from here on out, the days start getting longer!
@orlandogardner5288
2 жыл бұрын
or from where I am the days start getting shorter!
@erickvermeulen9734
2 жыл бұрын
Jethro Tull always makes me smile. Great music.
2 жыл бұрын
I listened to this entire album twice today (evening/night) while putting the youngest to sleep. What an album. The title track (Songs From the Wood) Hunting Girl and Velvet Green really stand out to me!
@Merkava56
2 жыл бұрын
I've always been a huge Tull fan, with "My God" being my favorite song.
@bonetiredtoo
2 жыл бұрын
Every year Ian Anderson performs charity concerts in various cathedrals around the UK and Europe. He is an atheist but so much admires the buildings that he wants to help maintain them. Seen him play in Salisbury, Hereford and Worcester Cathedrals. Wonderful time.
@robinlawson701
2 жыл бұрын
Jethro Tull are always a pleasure to listen to.
@thord9055
2 жыл бұрын
Great! The world need more Jethro Tull to be a better place 👍😀
@raffinicoghosian8699
2 жыл бұрын
You made my evening Doug! Just got home, in a state of emergency Montreal, sitting with a glass of single malt and marvelling at the brilliant music of Ian Anderson and Tull. Merry Christmas!
@mimmoreda7706
Жыл бұрын
Hey Doug, please consider making a video on the entire Songs From The Wood album. I promise you'll love it 🙂 ...and, so will we! 0.00 Songs From The Woods: Let me bring you love from the field: poppies red and roses filled with summer rain. To heal the wound and still the pain. 4.56 Jack-In-The-Green: I saw some grass growing through the pavements today. 7.27 Cup Of Wonder: Question all as to their ways, and learn the secrets that they hold. 12.01 Hunting Girl: One day I walked the road and crossed a field....to where the path was barred. 17.14 Ring Out, Solstice Bells: Praise be to the distant sister sun, joyful as the silver planets run. 21.02 Velvet Green: Isn't it rare to be taking the air, singing. Walking on velvet green. 27.06 The Whistler: All kinds of sadness I've left behind me. We'll find the speck of truth in each riddle. Hold the first grain of love in our hands. 30.38 Pibroch (Cap In Hand): And each step he takes is one half of a lifetime: no word he would say could you understand. 39.13 Fire At Midnight: I'll sit and write this love song, build a little fire this midnight. It's good to be back home with you 41.45 Beltane: The sun's up for one more day, to be sure. Play it out gladly. (this track is only on the remaster)
@pcatful
8 ай бұрын
Ian always surprises me. What a creative, observant, and learned talent, irrepressible--and so fotrunate is he and us to have the Tull family to help him bring his ideas to life.
@Quackadalias
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly believe that Jethro Tull's Christmas album is the most underrated and underheard Christmas album. I typically play it at the start of the Christmas season and sporadically through it. Great music!
@pwethman1
2 жыл бұрын
Chris Squire recorded a Christmas album back in 2007 that’s wonderful. It has a bunch of really obscure old traditional English caroles, as well as some better known. It’s performed with the English Baroque Choir. Steve Hackett guests on it.
@jeremey9818
2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, Ian Anderson had learned how to play the flute using non traditional fingering because he was self taught. It wasn't until his daughter started playing flute in the 90's that the world's most famous flautist learned he'd been playing the instrument incorrectly his whole career.
@NuntiusLegis
2 жыл бұрын
I am not sure if "incorrect" is appropriate here, since it may have contributed to his unique playing style.
@jeremey9818
2 жыл бұрын
@@NuntiusLegis I would say it most likely did contribute to his style, as he probably came up with melodies that he might not have otherwise. I just meant incorrect in that it’s not the conventional way to play
@mlinderict
2 жыл бұрын
In reading another flautist's analysis of his playing, he has an injury/genetic problem with his right pinky; this caused his odd fingerings. Self taught or not, he has become a serious proponent and player of many different types of flutes from multiple regions and cultures. "Sneaky" doesn't even come close ... listen to "Living in the Past" (particularly from MU: The Best of Jethro Tull) and this 5-meter intro with the bass and claves is the intro of that track. (Live clip; first that popped up: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zpWV3aGpgqBqbHo)
@NoLegalPlunder
2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite day of the year because I know the sun will stay around longer each day -- until June.
@stevelund3998
2 жыл бұрын
PLEASE DOUG....Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson /Andrew Giddings' Divinities- Twelve Dances With God a MUST BE HEARD ....An Orchestral delight
@gaiterbugg
2 жыл бұрын
"Christmas Song" from "Living in the Past" album is another holiday gem from Jethro Tull.
@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
2 жыл бұрын
This and jack in the green to heal whatever ails at this time of year and nature being all at low...things begin to grow.😉 Skating away on the ice of a new day... Seriously good Music with humour.
@slowmarchingband1
2 жыл бұрын
I always looked forward to Barrie Barlow's outro drums on Soltice Bells, wonderful. He and John Glascock were a brilliant rhythm section.
@caroleann_2142
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a Solstice baby Longest night Thanks Doug!❄❄❄
@GodmanchesterGoblin
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@frankpentangeli7945
2 жыл бұрын
Songs From the Wood is a magnificent album from start to finish. It was the first Tull album I fell in love with, and was how my voyage with the band began.
@chunkmanmuscle7555
2 жыл бұрын
Same, and same...always been my fave JT album.
@UnityFromDiversity
2 жыл бұрын
The Jethro Tull Christmas album instrumentals are/is some of the best Christmas music I've ever heard.
@charlesberton2581
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Doug! I would love if every Tuesday was a Tull Tuesday.
@simonjones8111
2 жыл бұрын
Jethro Tull were as renowned for musicianship as many of the other great ‘70s prog bands. Real craftsmen as always.
@freak49
2 жыл бұрын
The entire Songs From the Wood album is a masterpiece. Songs... and Thick as a Brick are my two favorite Tull albums
@susanfarley1332
2 жыл бұрын
Jethro Tull is one of my top favorite bands. Love the flute! Songs from the Wood and Heavy Horses are the albums I have played a lot.
@sethkaicer319
2 жыл бұрын
Doug is making a list and checking it twice. Just to be sure.
@Jethknas
2 жыл бұрын
Tull also have two more Great original christmas songs. "Christmas song" and "Another Christmas Song" 🍻😃
@Jethknas
2 жыл бұрын
Oh and also "Birthday card at Christmas"
@jeffhauf5598
2 жыл бұрын
I love Another Christmas song. The flute part is so good.
@naturgenussunddiy8716
2 жыл бұрын
Cool video. The Songs from the Wood is my favourite album by Jethro Tull! 😊
@jayrayhoossongsilivedby5444
2 жыл бұрын
A huge favorite. This is awesome. Thanks for doing this one Doug.
@PerfectFaro
2 жыл бұрын
A little bit of Tull trivia: Ian Anderson's son played drums on the two songs you selected!
@aldo5428
2 жыл бұрын
Solstice Bells, best Yuletide/Christmas song ever,bar none!!!…
@frankswarbrick7562
2 жыл бұрын
I had previously dismissed out of hand the Christmas Album, based on my disdain for most Christmas themed songs. Hearing the two here, and looking at the track listing, it seems I may have been premature. Seem to be more winter based, and could be worth a listen. Thanks!
@mikell5087
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a life long Jethro Tull fan and their Christmas Album is fantastic and a genuine Jethro Tull album you should have in your collection.
@anonymousee716
2 жыл бұрын
Songs from the Wood follows the full year of pagan rituals, including mayday and harvest, and some saucy ditties in between.
@KidsOnCampus2
2 жыл бұрын
It is truly brilliant!
@ganazby
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and trenchant analysis of this song’s music and lyrics. I am impressed, particularly when you go personal. Happy solstice everyone.
@corawheeler9355
2 жыл бұрын
Love it! More examples of the genius of Ian Anderson.
@jameshanson3759
2 жыл бұрын
I saw Jethro Tull once in Pasadena Ca about 1980. Wonderful performance ! Ian Anderson is like a wild English minstrel. The Hair, tights, Flute and total theatrical attitude.
@paulfuller8985
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite song on this album is Velvet Green , but the whole album is great .
@curiousman1672
11 ай бұрын
Songs From The Wood got me thru the trials of high school. Fantastic album, and the musicianship is stellar.
@HyarionCelenar
2 жыл бұрын
Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow is amazing.
@estefaniasucre6966
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh! This is like a dream came true!! I listen to this every Winter's Solstice!!!
@brianbess5649
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug. I reiterate probably what several others have said. Listen to ALL of 'Songs from the Wood' It's one of their greatest masterpieces. Of course, I recommend that you listen to most of the other albums of Jethro Tull, from the second album, 'Stand Up', from 1969 all the way through their classic decade of the 70's. You've got several masterful treasures lying ahead of you.
@PoetGorman
9 ай бұрын
Ring Out Solstice Bells is my favorite Winter Solstice sone of all time! Used to do wassailling at the solstice and this was a staple and a favorite of the neighbors
@robdevaney6518
2 жыл бұрын
Songs from the Wood and Heavy Horses are both masterpieces. Solstice Bells is a joyous uplifting tune perfect for dark winter days
@gibby6904
8 ай бұрын
My favorite TULL album and yes I love the Christmas album....my favorite Christmas album in fact..,..I play from Thanksgiving on....
@Jpeterson7
2 жыл бұрын
Songs From the Wood is great from start to finish! A bit hit in the USA, which surprised Ian Anderson.
@drskelebone
2 жыл бұрын
i think i want to bully you into other songs/things, but today, i just want to sit and listen to what i hope is what i hope it is, and feel in tune with the closest holiday. i wish you a hopeful christmas. :)
@drjsac57
2 жыл бұрын
Great Job! Can’t get enough Tull!
@grampytinman3481
2 жыл бұрын
Tull Tuesday I like it I like it
@Blaize24
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Solstice! Excellent music to ring it in.
@Io1564
2 жыл бұрын
Songs From the Wood, lol. Haven't heard that tune since 40 years ago, fun times.
@njaco08
2 жыл бұрын
"Ring Out Solstice Bells" is my favorite Christmas song.
@KidsOnCampus2
2 жыл бұрын
Those three albums (Songs From the Wood, Heavy Horses and Stormwatch) are my favorites. I've been a fan since Warchild in '74, but possibly earlier, as my older brother had Aqualung. The Christmas album is my favorite all-time Christmas album and I have about 40 on CD and twice that many on vinyl/cassette. That being said, "Ring Out, Solstice Bells" is my favorite "Christmas" song! My second favorite Christmas album is Bruce Cockburn's...check it out!
@ivanjovanovic4728
2 жыл бұрын
"We Five Kings" is a ringtone on my mobile for years. I am so accustomed to it that I automatically grabbed my mobile as soon as I heard first two tact from your presentation... Oh my, I'm still LOL!
@nofishinmydiet
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this, Thank you, Doug!
@davidmaholchic6146
Жыл бұрын
Love this love you merry Christmas
@drskelebone
2 жыл бұрын
I love how much prog you put into these videos. IDK if I would have listened to as much MUSIC, if not for my prog rock centers, pointing me to classical/modern/jazz sources. Thank you again for your videos, which have been both a wonder of new thoughts, as well as a retro look into "songs from college." Big hearts to you
@michaelhylanddpt
2 жыл бұрын
A friend gave me his Songs from the Wood LP a couple of years ago and I have really enjoyed it. I’d say Minstrel in the Gallery is one of my favorite JT albums, followed by Stand Up, Thick as a Brick, and Aqualung, but this one is really fun.
@larrybass2012
2 жыл бұрын
Man that was awesome !!!
@bennettskb555
2 жыл бұрын
Totally delightful, thank you Doug
@antoniocarlin5026
2 жыл бұрын
Happy International RUSH Day to all....!!!! today is 2112 :)
@jaybrown3953
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug! Merry Christmas...
@MrBanzoid
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug... While we're talking about Christmas numbers and Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson accompanied Greg Lake singing "I Believe in Father Christmas" at St Bride's Church, London. It's a brilliant arrangement with full choir. Well worth a listen. It's on KZitem. Best wishes to you and yours this Christmas.
@chrismarsden8958
2 жыл бұрын
Their entire catalog is worth a good listening
@grumpydickus
2 жыл бұрын
It's the longest day of the year here in Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Great Tull tunes
@REDJR22
2 жыл бұрын
Very, very, very nice!!
@macelven
2 жыл бұрын
Best Christmas song ever. Tull are awesome.
@jessicahimmel7867
24 күн бұрын
One of my favorites ❤
@renatob9909
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Winter solstice Doug
@christopherrosing4473
2 жыл бұрын
Woot Woot! Great episode! Best wishes for a magical holiday season for all! Cheers!
@snowglade
2 жыл бұрын
What, no Hunting Girl? Nooooooooo! Great vid, cant wait for more classic christmas reaction Doug my man
@joestasch
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite album!
@anonymousee716
2 жыл бұрын
i play Tull every year at this time. great minds think alike? "Fires at Midnight" on Songs from the Wood also has a slightly winterish holiday feel.
@richardtaylor6187
Жыл бұрын
Tull is always great!
@melissakhalar1842
2 жыл бұрын
Jethro Tull make me happy.
@hashburystumble8808
2 жыл бұрын
"In the deep midwinter" Jethro brings feelings of joy.
@chatterboxjan8
2 жыл бұрын
love songs from the wood............
@fuelflownormal
2 жыл бұрын
Really wonderful…couldn’t have said it better.
@johnelectric1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Sweet stuff. So many Tull gems. ...peace jfaz
@1099Kramo
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my “desert island albums”. Genius
@claudiofernandes9834
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Doug. I just love that song. I listen to that on Christmas time every year 😊
@richt1583
2 жыл бұрын
My go to Christmas album for many years!!!!
@sonic1971va
5 ай бұрын
The whole Songs from the Wood album is great. Worth a full reaction
@philgatt3069
2 жыл бұрын
This Album playing, wrapping presents and Glenfiddich in a crystal tumbler gifted from my late father. Always a pleasure. Merry Christmas y'all from Perth W. Australia which is set for 42 deg C on the 25th! 🌞
@animuslite8809
9 ай бұрын
Do yall see snow down there Phil?
@stepitupandgo67
2 жыл бұрын
really cool...!!
@stevesnailfish
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great channel.....and a rather good choice in tunes for this time of year..... I'
@giancarlovannucci3303
2 жыл бұрын
Jethro Tull Always produces Amazing music
@tarkus42
2 жыл бұрын
Really cool I was going to ask for some Christmas Tull, but great minds think alike! :) Thanks
@daveking9393
2 жыл бұрын
I love the whole songs from the wood album I put it on from the beginning and play it through all the time it is one of my top favorites it's just got that woodsy feel to it I really like
@estefaniasucre6966
2 жыл бұрын
This video has been the most special Christmas and Yule gift I have received this year! Thanks Doug!!!
@MRRIllustrations
2 жыл бұрын
Doug, I think you'd appreciate Jethro Tull's 'A Christmas Song' on their 'Living in the Past' Album. It has a pertinent message, and a touch of humour. If you listen to it, wait a few seconds after the end of the song, there's just a bit more :)
@cosmickidd273
2 жыл бұрын
That was worth watching just to see your pleasant surprise at greensleeved,big fan of tull since the late seventies.great stuff doug.merry Christmas my friend.👍
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