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Post by broadsword on Sept 5, 2008 6:42:52 GMT
How's this then? Pretty damn good IMO
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Post by admin on Sept 5, 2008 8:06:02 GMT
yeah, nice to see someone having a go at Summerday Sands, that would be on my shortlist if I had to pick a favourite Tull song. On a slighly less positive note I just listened to that chapman stick thingy I posted last night and decided I don't like it after all. It sounds like lift music. Nicely played 'n' all but IMO it totally lacks any of the spirit or emotion or whatever the word is of the original. What was I thinking! I feel like Simon Cowell now....sorry, it's a no from me.
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Post by admin on Sept 5, 2008 8:10:25 GMT
Hey Col ( which I KNOW is shorthand for Cool), I don't know why I wonder (Aloud) but I wonder...if we view a you tube clip via Tull forum style...when you post it with the button in the middle of the screen...does it count as a 'hit' on the video for those who tote up or notice those kind of things? Very important ? no?...anyway,,,the C stick video was nice...thanks. Cool??? Lol, you've never met me have you? ;D No idea about the view count thingy mate. You could always watch a video there, watch it here and then watch it there again and see how much it's gone up I guess.
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Post by steelmonkey on Sept 6, 2008 2:54:31 GMT
Well, I have to admit i am aware that, in the big wide world, we, as hardcore, loyal, inveterate, unshakable JT fans, cannot be really cool...but here on the inside....!
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Post by admin on Sept 22, 2008 10:52:25 GMT
Fairport & Midge Ure doing Living In The past at Cropredy this year. Pretty good too IMO.
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Post by admin on Sept 24, 2008 8:32:55 GMT
A young lady by the name of Chantel McGregor doing a rather smokin' New Day Yesterday...go girl!!!
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 5, 2008 4:08:27 GMT
The young guys doing Minstrel are cool....looks like the song was galloping away with them! Thanks for the Cropredy bit...it's about time i figured out the difference between Midge Ure and Pere Ubu (thanks wikipedia!).
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 6, 2008 10:34:39 GMT
The worst cover of an Ian Anderson song I have ever heard is from an album I bought on spec many years ago at Beanos in Croydon. Called "Kid Jensen Introduces Sounds Progressive" (issued in 1970) it was produced by Bob Holmes who I reckon was the multintrumentalist who played on the songs. Included is the Bob Holmes version of "LITP" where he plays the flute parts on a tin whistle - seriously . He can't sing either and one has to wonder what David "Kid" jensen was thinking when he lent his name to the album. One of the best covers IMO is Elaine Morgan's version of "Home". Unfortunately I can't find any reference to the Bob Holmes album - but I'm looking!
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Post by admin on Nov 28, 2008 10:50:47 GMT
There seems to be no shortage of youtube bedroom guitarists who sound great, until they start singing! But I like this, a very nice understated Nursie
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Post by tommie on Nov 28, 2008 21:46:07 GMT
'....who sound great until they start singing..." Er, right, Col. Ian's singing voice is much better, huh? lol
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Post by bluehare on Nov 28, 2008 23:42:23 GMT
Yes, definitely. Ian's voice is much better. Any cover can be good, but rarely as good as the original.
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Post by admin on Dec 11, 2008 10:45:17 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 13, 2009 18:22:39 GMT
Can anyone shed any further light on this?
I was re-reading an old Record Collector from June 2008 when I came across a review of the Love Affair/LA album “New Day” (Repertoire RES 2313). The Review begins:
“With prize asset Steve Ellis departing in 1970, Everlasting Love hitmakers shortened their name, took on a flute playing lead singer Gus Eadon and tried their best to morph into a version of Jethro Tull. Truth be told, they didn’t do that bad a job.”
The review ends with:
“While it (the album) will go down better in Europe than here, New Day is worth a listen. Final coincidence: original sleeve notes writer John Gee, manager of the Marquee Club (and possibly the inspiration of Ge’s Wizz (an intrumental on the album)), was the same guy immortalised in song by Tull. Small world. . .”
The review was written by Michael Heatley and was given a rating of 3 stars out of 5.
I’ve tried to trace a copy of this album to no avail but wondered if anyone has heard it or can flesh out the musical content with a review.
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Post by jioffe on Feb 13, 2009 21:02:03 GMT
Can anyone shed any further light on this? I was re-reading an old Record Collector from June 2008 when I came across a review of the Love Affair/LA album “New Day” (Repertoire RES 2313). The Review begins: “With prize asset Steve Ellis departing in 1970, Everlasting Love hitmakers shortened their name, took on a flute playing lead singer Gus Eadon and tried their best to morph into a version of Jethro Tull. Truth be told, they didn’t do that bad a job.” The review ends with: “While it ( the album) will go down better in Europe than here, New Day is worth a listen. Final coincidence: original sleeve notes writer John Gee, manager of the Marquee Club (and possibly the inspiration of Ge’s Wizz ( an intrumental on the album)), was the same guy immortalised in song by Tull. Small world. . .” The review was written by Michael Heatley and was given a rating of 3 stars out of 5. I’ve tried to trace a copy of this album to no avail but wondered if anyone has heard it or can flesh out the musical content with a review. It's available at Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/New-Day-Love-Affair/dp/B0000DIJLR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1234553870&sr=1-1You can hear 30 second clips of each track here: www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gjftxztjldteSounds pretty This Was-y to me in places! Cheers, Jioffe.
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Post by admin on Mar 5, 2009 11:02:40 GMT
I haven't done the round for Tull covers for too long it seems, there's more....
Jeff Donohoe (Bass/Vocals) and Mike Grimes (Guitar/Vocals) doing a very nice Dun Ringill, Nursie & a Brick / Aqualung medley. Excellent stuff.
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Post by admin on Mar 5, 2009 11:06:27 GMT
And this is great too (IMO!)
A chap called Bart Castle covering We Used To Know at an open mike night. Good sound
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 14, 2009 7:55:25 GMT
This was posted to me via email this morning. Scan of cover too big for the forum's page but can be seen at the web address below. The new Tull tribute DVD/CD set, "Life's A Long Song - 40th Anniversary Tribute to Jethro Tull", performed by Living with the Past with Special Guest Dave Pegg, will be released on Monday June 15th. This set includes the performance DVD and two soundtrack CDs. (see attached cover) This will be available through the Universe Records website, and also on line through Kinesis. It will be available in Western New York exclusively at Record Theater outlets. Further information as to how to purchase the set will be posted at www.universerecords.com The introductory price will be $15 plus shipping and it can be purchased via Paypal. The project also now has strong interest from a major distributor, so if an agreement is reached, the DVD set will be available worldwide in major stores. Many thanks for your interest and support. The final production has surpassed our greatest expectations and we are now confident that it will be a significant musical offering. Best wishes, LWTP - Universe Records
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 12, 2009 9:42:15 GMT
No idea who Dave Patton is but I always like the young 'uns performing Tull songs. Not sure if they are all playing the instruments - I may be wrong - good production too!
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Post by Lucas on Aug 12, 2009 17:27:34 GMT
This two guys are really good! This Jeff Donohoe played a really nice version of Aqualung guitar's solo on his semi-acoustic bass! Fantastic!
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Post by admin on Oct 7, 2009 9:33:42 GMT
Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) & Dave Navarro (Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Janes Addiction) seem to be closet Tull fans not a bad version either, although the flute player is no Ian.
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Post by nonrabbit on Nov 6, 2009 9:50:56 GMT
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Post by earsoftin on Apr 6, 2010 19:06:18 GMT
I don’t have any audio or video links for this, but it might be worth mentioning an interesting early cover. In 1971 the Glasgow band Tear Gas released their second album, Tear Gas, with a 7 minute version of Love Story. This must be a very early Tull cover and of a very obscure song. Tear Gas were an incredibly loud live band who released two fairly unsuccessful albums – mostly because their own material was pretty weak, although as musicians they were very tight. They were about to disband when they were ‘discovered’ by Alex Harvey – the album has a final track in which he guests on vocals on his own composition ‘The Temptation of St Anthony’. The band thus transformed into the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Interestingly, they subsequently supported Tull on part of a US tour, where they got a less than rapturous reception.
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Post by nonrabbit on Apr 6, 2010 19:45:39 GMT
I don’t have any audio or video links for this, but it might be worth mentioning an interesting early cover. In 1971 the Glasgow band Tear Gas released their second album, Tear Gas, with a 7 minute version of Love Story. This must be a very early Tull cover and of a very obscure song. Tear Gas were an incredibly loud live band who released two fairly unsuccessful albums – mostly because their own material was pretty weak, although as musicians they were very tight. They were about to disband when they were ‘discovered’ by Alex Harvey – the album has a final track in which he guests on vocals on his own composition ‘The Temptation of St Anthony’. The band thus transformed into the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Interestingly, they subsequently supported Tull on part of a US tour, where they got a less than rapturous reception. Ter Gas did one of the best covers of a Tull song imo see 10 posts down jethrotull.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=past&thread=24&page=1I had the great pleasure of meeting SAHB minus Alex - unfortunately prior to a concert they did at the old Green's Playhouse in Glasgow. They were one of the best Live bands ever. Alex as a front man was just pure class.
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Post by admin on Apr 7, 2010 20:59:59 GMT
I don’t have any audio or video links for this, but it might be worth mentioning an interesting early cover. In 1971 the Glasgow band Tear Gas released their second album, Tear Gas, with a 7 minute version of Love Story. This must be a very early Tull cover and of a very obscure song. Tear Gas were an incredibly loud live band who released two fairly unsuccessful albums – mostly because their own material was pretty weak, although as musicians they were very tight. They were about to disband when they were ‘discovered’ by Alex Harvey – the album has a final track in which he guests on vocals on his own composition ‘The Temptation of St Anthony’. The band thus transformed into the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Interestingly, they subsequently supported Tull on part of a US tour, where they got a less than rapturous reception. excellent! Just searched on youtube and there it is! Perhaps, just for fun, we could branch this thread off and as well as just posting the best Tull covers we have a little competition for the earliest ever cover of an original Tull song? So far earsoftin, you are the one to beat!! ;D
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Post by admin on Apr 17, 2010 17:25:15 GMT
Something even older! Exseption doing Dharma For One in 1969
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Post by pattonfrodo on Apr 21, 2010 0:21:09 GMT
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 4, 2010 8:35:32 GMT
What links Tull and the Bay City Rollers ? apart from tartan South African band from the 70's - Rabbitt .......... Two ex members went on to Yes and the Bay City Rollers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RabbittHad a long running top hit with Loco - a sort of jazzier jollier affair
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2011 14:33:16 GMT
www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/08/bill_kirchen_eric_lnidell_and.htmlSUNDAY, Aug. 28 You’ve never really heard Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” until you’ve heard it blown up on a 5,000-pipe church organ. On Sunday, Albinas Prizgintas, the music director at Trinity Episcopal Church on Jackson Avenue, will stage another of his classic rock-on-the-organ concerts at Trinity. He’ll render a program of reimagined rock songs, including “Smoke on the Water,” Led Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks,” Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab,” the Allman Brothers’ “Whipping Post,” Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung,” Procol Harum’s “Whiter Shade of Pale,” The Who’s “I Can See for Miles,” a Rolling Stones medley, Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” and “Manic Depression,” and Iron Butterfly’s “In a Gadda da Vida.” The show is his way of noting this week’s Hurricane Katrina anniversary. “I figure that if I play loud enough and fast enough, it will drown out the memory of the catastrophe that still lingers and hovers over this city,” Prizgintas says. Show time is 5 p.m. Admission is free.
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Post by steelmonkey on Aug 27, 2011 18:19:57 GMT
Jethro Tull covers are all fine and good...but what about Tull blankets, pillows and sheets?
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 27, 2011 20:45:25 GMT
Jethro Tull covers are all fine and good...but what about Tull blankets, pillows and sheets? night night i54.images obliterated by tinypic/28c1pn7.jpg[/IMG]
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