Jethro Tull — Reasons For Waiting
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What a sight for my eyes
To see you in sleep.
Could it stop the sun rise
Hearing you weep?
You're not seen, you're not heard
But I stand by my word.
Came a thousand miles
Just to catch you while you're smiling.
What a day for laughter
And walking at night.
Me following after, your hand holding tight.
And the memory stays clear with the song that you hear.
If I can but make
The words awake the feeling.
What a reason for waiting
And dreaming of dreams.
So here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes,
That are born in the sigh of the wind blowing by
While the dimming light brings the end to a night of loving.
To see you in sleep.
Could it stop the sun rise
Hearing you weep?
You're not seen, you're not heard
But I stand by my word.
Came a thousand miles
Just to catch you while you're smiling.
What a day for laughter
And walking at night.
Me following after, your hand holding tight.
And the memory stays clear with the song that you hear.
If I can but make
The words awake the feeling.
What a reason for waiting
And dreaming of dreams.
So here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes,
That are born in the sigh of the wind blowing by
While the dimming light brings the end to a night of loving.
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Absolutely gorgeous song! And from a group as of 2024 still not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame because the moron who has final say “never liked them”. Really?! He probably let ABBA & Meatloaf in! Tull, like the Moody Blues, proved how strong good flute could be in rock music.
What kind of person rates this a "1"?! Or, even a 2, 3, or 4?
idiot_wind wrote:
Indeed. 4 concerts. The first was at The Forum in L A for Aqualung and then a year later for Thick As A Brick here in Cleveburg. Livingston Taylor opened both shows. Two of the best shows I have ever seen by anybody and that is a rather long list. And they do rock out at the same time. Saw The Light Music Tour and a few years later at a little amphitheater here called Cain Park. JT's sound was unique and very pleasing. This is one of their best.
The thing of it is, they could also play really hard RnR. They had the chops to play everything; unlike bands of today, or last 30 years.
Indeed. 4 concerts. The first was at The Forum in L A for Aqualung and then a year later for Thick As A Brick here in Cleveburg. Livingston Taylor opened both shows. Two of the best shows I have ever seen by anybody and that is a rather long list. And they do rock out at the same time. Saw The Light Music Tour and a few years later at a little amphitheater here called Cain Park. JT's sound was unique and very pleasing. This is one of their best.
I fall in love more with the amazing person I'm with every time I hear this. Thanks IA
What a wonderful song this always was, is, and ever shall be for a Hopeless Romantic like me... Good old KBCO used to play this and it would often catch my heart and bring me to tears. I knew even then that Love is a big, bittersweet lifetime struggle, but... It sure is sweet to be on the right and bright side of it, isn't it?!
Wow, this was released in 1969! Way ahead of their time.
Love hearing deep cuts from JT on RP. When people are visiting
they always say the same
they always say the same
Among the brilliant JT catalog, this song alone should put them in R&R HoF.
I will post again. What a work of art...
this is gorgeous. thank you for playing it.
Queue wrote:
The thing of it is, they could also play really hard RnR. They had the chops to play everything; unlike bands of today, or last 30 years.
Tull put out several songs that are just beautiful. This is definitely one. "Wondering Aloud" is another. I should explore some of their later music. My Tull exposure is limited to Aqualung, Benefit, Thick as a Brick, and a bit of Songs From the Wood...
The thing of it is, they could also play really hard RnR. They had the chops to play everything; unlike bands of today, or last 30 years.
1970 the double LP became mine, and this my No. 1 Hit for all times. 2007, I pressume, I watched them in Kiel, Germany, and this guy is still standing on one leg playing flute. Great!
I thought for a long time he's imitating a battle flutist of the scottish highlands, showing his braveness and fearless facing the enemy. But Wikipedia tells another story. Truth can kill phantasy of young fans.
I thought for a long time he's imitating a battle flutist of the scottish highlands, showing his braveness and fearless facing the enemy. But Wikipedia tells another story. Truth can kill phantasy of young fans.
I saw JT at the Boston Garden in 1973. Great show!
brianlj wrote:
I coined the phrase Synchro-Music-Nicity to identify those times when the music playing aligns with the live scene at hand. It's one of examples of Magic in our lives that needs no explaining, just a name to call it by.
I fell in love to this track.
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
I coined the phrase Synchro-Music-Nicity to identify those times when the music playing aligns with the live scene at hand. It's one of examples of Magic in our lives that needs no explaining, just a name to call it by.
Tull put out several songs that are just beautiful. This is definitely one. "Wondering Aloud" is another. I should explore some of their later music. My Tull exposure is limited to Aqualung, Benefit, Thick as a Brick, and a bit of Songs From the Wood...
wastemyday1 wrote:
I read an Anderson interview where he said he didn't think they belonged in the HOF because it was intended for American music and Jethro Tull was not the Americana. That being said, I don't think he'd turn them down if they invited him in.
How these guys are not in the hall of fame is a travesty...
I read an Anderson interview where he said he didn't think they belonged in the HOF because it was intended for American music and Jethro Tull was not the Americana. That being said, I don't think he'd turn them down if they invited him in.
the more songs you play from this album, the more I realize this could be their best!
brianlj wrote:
Where is she now?
I fell in love to this track.
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
Where is she now?
What an amazing song, from 1969... the same year the music industry thought "Sugar Sugar" was some kind of crowning achievement.
thats a mighty fine alum
start to finish
start to finish
Gorgeous. Not sure why it has taken me so long to bump my rating up to a 9.
Never enough Tull-
Bring it-
Bring it-
wastemyday1 wrote:
Because the place has always been a joke in terms of meritorious judgment as is the whole idea of a RR hall of fame to begin with......but as a museum it is a good thing.
How these guys are not in the hall of fame is a travesty...
Because the place has always been a joke in terms of meritorious judgment as is the whole idea of a RR hall of fame to begin with......but as a museum it is a good thing.
The energy bursting out from the accompanying Wiki photo is at testament to an incredible musical time in history. Glad I was witness to that although sad that it'll never happen again.
I can hear the dust on the Hammond organ... wow.
SchoepTone wrote:
Nah, it just clearly suggests the HoF is not canon...
How is JT not in the rock n roll hall of fame? Must be politics.
Nah, it just clearly suggests the HoF is not canon...
Other than maybe the Kinks..........the most underrated Great band of all time.
What have so many (including R&R Hall of Fame last I knew) missed that I've heard and experienced since the 60's? Originality, beauty & kick-ass music. What better combos than that?
What have so many (including R&R Hall of Fame last I knew) missed that I've heard and experienced since the 60's? Originality, beauty & kick-ass music. What better combos than that?
idiot_wind wrote:
I Agree!!
this is a really good album
I Agree!!
So much amazing music exploded out of that small man and that incredible band.
wastemyday1 wrote:
Indeed. This says more about the RnR Hall of Fame itself than it does about Jethro Tull. The organization itself is a travesty. May God grant them irrelevance.
How these guys are not in the hall of fame is a travesty...
Indeed. This says more about the RnR Hall of Fame itself than it does about Jethro Tull. The organization itself is a travesty. May God grant them irrelevance.
this is a really good album
So beautiful. Thank you Bill. What could top this perhaps is For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her.
And I can relate to what brianlj wrote.
And I can relate to what brianlj wrote.
brianlj wrote:
Did she know you were in her house?
j/k
I fell in love to this track.
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
Did she know you were in her house?
j/k Ohmsen wrote:
AMEN!! ✌✌✌
One of the greatest songs ever written and played.
AMEN!! ✌✌✌
Weird how just hearing this song makes me love my wife a little more.
I never tire of hearing this amazing song... and one of the best lines ever written is within this beautiful music...
'so here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes, that are borne in the sigh of the wind blowing by..'
'so here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes, that are borne in the sigh of the wind blowing by..'
brianlj wrote:
Awesome, no?!! Ive had a similar experience and it is almost like coming home.. you know that you arrived warm, comfortable and safe.
I fell in love to this track.
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
Awesome, no?!! Ive had a similar experience and it is almost like coming home.. you know that you arrived warm, comfortable and safe.
Timeless beauty
So beautiful. Stand Up and Benefit. Two powerful albums.
brianlj wrote:
If this is soppy, I'd like mine extra soppy :) Thanks for your story.
It's weird how our subconscious sometimes sends us messages by popping up a song's lyrics into our head :)
I fell in love to this track.
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
If this is soppy, I'd like mine extra soppy :) Thanks for your story.
It's weird how our subconscious sometimes sends us messages by popping up a song's lyrics into our head :)
Wonderful unique song, the whole album is a treasure. This and Benefit are to me the Classic era of Tull, with Barre and Cornick. I have two copies of this album; a good condition one and a scratched to hell copy, but with the pop up!
Enchanting...nothing else like it.
remarkable.
wastemyday1 wrote:
Feel you. Donovan is in the rock and roll hall of fame and Jethro Tull is not. Are you kidding me?
How these guys are not in the hall of fame is a travesty...
Feel you. Donovan is in the rock and roll hall of fame and Jethro Tull is not. Are you kidding me?
How these guys are not in the hall of fame is a travesty...
Hasan wrote:
Standing up here in Cleveburg.
One of the nicest rock songs ever written.
Stand up if you bought the original LP album with the pop_out_as_you_open_it flap that makes cardboard figures of the band stand up !
Standing up here in Cleveburg.
One of the nicest rock songs ever written.
I was into these guys back in high school. Fond of Songs from the Wood. But this blows away most of their catalogue barring Aqualung.
The Best of Tull
One of the greatest songs ever written and played.
Bultaco wrote:
Along with his diminishing voice, I imagine he can't strike his yoga poses or jump around like he used to, but it's great to hear that he still plays well.
One of, if the THE, most under-played, under-appreciated Tull songs.
Saw Ian and company last year at Artpark. Absolutely LOVED being there with him.
Even though his voice has "suffered the ravages of time" (haven't we all).......his playing was superb!!
Definitely a LIVING LEGEND.
Saw Ian and company last year at Artpark. Absolutely LOVED being there with him.
Even though his voice has "suffered the ravages of time" (haven't we all).......his playing was superb!!
Definitely a LIVING LEGEND.
Along with his diminishing voice, I imagine he can't strike his yoga poses or jump around like he used to, but it's great to hear that he still plays well.
I LOVE this song.... i keep saying that but.... and now i'm living in Scotland, my dream. ' so here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes, that are born on the sigh of the wind blowing by'.. one of the best lines ever written. (gosh, now i'm crying with happiness and gratitude).
mgtom wrote:
Man, ain't that true. I didn't start high school until 1974, and by that time it had only gotten better. As I was pointing out to my college daughter (a DJ), the mid-70's to early 80's had hard rock, arena rock, country and southern rock, rockabilly, prog rock, soft rock, new wave, reggae and punk. It also had disco, which, while supremely irritating at times, certainly made you want to move (either on the dance floor or . . . away). And in the background the whole time (due to minimal mainstream radio play) was R&B, blues and funk.
Loved this JT album as a kid. We had some great music in high school.
Man, ain't that true. I didn't start high school until 1974, and by that time it had only gotten better. As I was pointing out to my college daughter (a DJ), the mid-70's to early 80's had hard rock, arena rock, country and southern rock, rockabilly, prog rock, soft rock, new wave, reggae and punk. It also had disco, which, while supremely irritating at times, certainly made you want to move (either on the dance floor or . . . away). And in the background the whole time (due to minimal mainstream radio play) was R&B, blues and funk.
HazzeSwede wrote:
Not remembering is surely indicative of its awesomeness...Long Live RP and faded memories!!
Can’t remember when or where,in London, I attended a show but it was awsome !
Not remembering is surely indicative of its awesomeness...Long Live RP and faded memories!!
ecojot wrote:
its flautist - sorry to be pedantic!
Having flautas for dinner tonight in fact
its flautist - sorry to be pedantic!
Having flautas for dinner tonight in fact
Can’t remember when or where,in London, I attended a show but it was awsome !
Reason for Waiting is such a beautiful song, it made my funeral list. It's a top 5 (with Dun Ringall sharing in that list).
One of THE most magical collection of words in my world:
"So here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes that are born in the sigh of the wind blowing by"
This song actually makes me cry at time.. lol..
One of THE most magical collection of words in my world:
"So here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes that are born in the sigh of the wind blowing by"
This song actually makes me cry at time.. lol..
My first JT album was on 4 track tape. There has been no one else like them. Glad to hear they are touring again.
I fell in love to this track.
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
It was early morning. I was awake, but she wasn't. I was quietly examining her face from a few feet away and, with this track playing quietly in my head, I suddenly realised that I was deeply in love.
Soppy, eh?
Loved this JT album as a kid. We had some great music in high school.
Imkirok wrote:
And Skating Away
Really like hearing these "deep tracks" from JT. Wish I would have heard more of it when I was younger, but all you got on the radio was Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, and Locomotive Breath.
And Skating Away
dublanica wrote:
its flautist - sorry to be pedantic!
Absolutely perfect song! Another of the more under-appreciated great groups of the 60's. No better rock flutist than Ian Anderson.
its flautist - sorry to be pedantic!
Absolutely perfect song! Another of the more under-appreciated great groups of the 60's. No better rock flutist than Ian Anderson.
Exquisite. Evokes a time gone by with fondness.
Thanks again, RP. This wouldn't be heard anywhere else, I am sure.
Thanks again, RP. This wouldn't be heard anywhere else, I am sure.
The world needs more rock and roll flutists.
I have Ian's autograph scribbled on a crumpled concert ticket somewhere.
I have Ian's autograph scribbled on a crumpled concert ticket somewhere.
One of, if the THE, most under-played, under-appreciated Tull songs.
Saw Ian and company last year at Artpark. Absolutely LOVED being there with him.
Even though his voice has "suffered the ravages of time" (haven't we all).......his playing was superb!!
Definitely a LIVING LEGEND.
Saw Ian and company last year at Artpark. Absolutely LOVED being there with him.
Even though his voice has "suffered the ravages of time" (haven't we all).......his playing was superb!!
Definitely a LIVING LEGEND.
NickDanger wrote:
Darn, was there a few weeks ago and was wracking my brain for worthy candidates! I assume you are Firesign fan.
JT was nominate for 2018 induction into the R&R Hall of Fame, but didn't receive as many votes as Stevie Nicks, et al. Go to R&R Hall of Fame website and vote!
...It always comes down to voting if we want to be heard.
...It always comes down to voting if we want to be heard.
Darn, was there a few weeks ago and was wracking my brain for worthy candidates! I assume you are Firesign fan.
Good morning lovers, do good.
Amazing artist! I saw him live when he played his flute standing in tree pose (yoga) for a good portion of the song. I can't remember the song...too blown away with that alone!
SchoepTone wrote:
JT was nominate for 2018 induction into the R&R Hall of Fame, but didn't receive as many votes as Stevie Nicks, et al. Go to R&R Hall of Fame website and vote!
...It always comes down to voting if we want to be heard.
How is JT not in the rock n roll hall of fame? Must be politics.
JT was nominate for 2018 induction into the R&R Hall of Fame, but didn't receive as many votes as Stevie Nicks, et al. Go to R&R Hall of Fame website and vote!
...It always comes down to voting if we want to be heard.
cosmicjoe54 wrote:
and Bungle in the Jungle :p
Imkirok wrote:
Really like hearing these "deep tracks" from JT. Wish I would have heard more of it when I was younger, but all you got on the radio was Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, and Locomotive Breath.
Stand up stands up as my favourite JT album.
cosmicjoe54 wrote:
and "Bungle in the Jungle" it's a shame that SO many people will never know other Tull tunes because the radio overplayed this and their other songs.
Imkirok wrote:
Really like hearing these "deep tracks" from JT. Wish I would have heard more of it when I was younger, but all you got on the radio was Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, and Locomotive Breath.
Love love love this tune from Jethro Tull. So beautiful. Thank you Bill and Rebecca!
Who needs Ed Sheeran showing up in a GOT episode? They should have tapped Ian Anderson and he should have performed this song!
How is JT not in the rock n roll hall of fame? Must be politics.
woodchuk wrote:
One of, if not THE, best song ever!!!
A stunningly beautiful, romantic song from Tull. One of my faves!
One of, if not THE, best song ever!!!
Really like hearing these "deep tracks" from JT. Wish I would have heard more of it when I was younger, but all you got on the radio was Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, and Locomotive Breath.
Few LPs were played more often on Mifflin St. in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969.
Have all their records. Greetings from Belgrade!
thank you for playing Tull on my birthday.
Pretty sweet, RP; thanks! Always liked this one, discovered well after the jams on Aqualung and Thick As A Brick... Timeless stuff, this!
Nice Deep Cut Bill and Rebecca.
A stunningly beautiful, romantic song from Tull. One of my faves!
Is this the same group that did the awful Aqualung that blighted my college years by being played over and over and over on the radio?
Antigone wrote:
Who knew?
...any Tull fan worth his salt.
Who knew?
...any Tull fan worth his salt.
oldviolin wrote:
Who knew?
Jethro Tull (agriculturist) (1674–1741), English agriculturist, often credited with inventing the seed drill
Who knew?
jbuhl wrote:
Cool! I got this LP in 1979 or so and it didn't have the pop-up thing.
I was at Albums On The Hill and found this album used and it was twice the cost of the other Tull used albums. I ask Andy why and he said open it up. It was perfect condition as well as the vinyl. 
Otomi wrote:
Otomi wrote:
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matassa wrote:
A very cool album cover if you ever get a chance to find one....you get a surprise when you open it up!
Cool! I got this LP in 1979 or so and it didn't have the pop-up thing.
Jethro Tull (agriculturist) (1674–1741), English agriculturist, often credited with inventing the seed drill
What a blessed gift on Christmas. Thank you!
the song for JT true lovers (like me) :) 9.
I was at Albums On The Hill and found this album used and it was twice the cost of the other Tull used albums. I ask Andy why and he said open it up. It was perfect condition as well as the vinyl.
Otomi wrote:
Otomi wrote:
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matassa wrote:
A very cool album cover if you ever get a chance to find one....you get a surprise when you open it up!
One of my all-time favorite songs. It's on my funeral playlist and I often quote the line "that are born in the sigh of the wind blowing by". Beautiful.. just beautiful.
Best morning tune
.... ever!
.... ever!
gjeeg wrote:
Interesting, almost exactly the same here. One of my very first real rock concerts was Jethro Tull, June 1971. I've been a huge Ian Anderson / Tull fan ever since.
This tune could have been written yesterday, still so fresh.
When music was music, indeed.
Entranced me when I was 17.
My first Tull moments, 1971.
Takes me there, still. When music was music.
My first Tull moments, 1971.
Takes me there, still. When music was music.
Interesting, almost exactly the same here. One of my very first real rock concerts was Jethro Tull, June 1971. I've been a huge Ian Anderson / Tull fan ever since.
This tune could have been written yesterday, still so fresh.
When music was music, indeed.
Killer
gjeeg wrote:Entranced me when I was 17.
My first Tull moments, 1971.
Takes me there, still. When music was music.
My first Tull moments, 1971.
Takes me there, still. When music was music.
Entranced me when I was 17.
My first Tull moments, 1971.
Takes me there, still. When music was music.
My first Tull moments, 1971.
Takes me there, still. When music was music.
chinaski wrote:
I agree with your comment. Longtime Tull fan. Never knew that Ian composed this at that young age.
He was/is a unique musical talent.
Beautiful ageless song. Composed when Ian Anderson was just 21 years old.
I agree with your comment. Longtime Tull fan. Never knew that Ian composed this at that young age.
He was/is a unique musical talent.
Never heard this one before. Liked them as a teen but don't now. This is a good one though.
Another fine song ignored by corporate FM radio.
Another fine song ignored by corporate FM radio.
Beautiful ageless song. Composed when Ian Anderson was just 21 years old.
So beautiful. Almost fifty years old.
I can't sing, or play any of those instruments, but I'm the greatest musical artist EVER!
I can't sing, or play any of those instruments, but I'm the greatest musical artist EVER!
VV wrote:
Absolutely. Been a huge fan since the very first, one of my favs.
One of their best...
Absolutely. Been a huge fan since the very first, one of my favs.
he's back on the road again
haven't seen him since 1974…
haven't seen him since 1974…
One of their best...
I will forever be a fan. The love goes way back.
Love it
TerryS wrote:
Well said, TerryS!
And Lo, the one-legged man nailed it, pure and simple.
Well said, TerryS!
a lot of Jethro Tull this week, even month
I always liked this song
I always liked this song
And Lo, the one-legged man nailed it, pure and simple.
I never tire of this beautiful song, even after 45 years...
love this too
kcar wrote:
Yeah, but American Idol is getting cancelled after next season. Then we'll get all nostalgic about that when TV offers up a show about people drooling into paper cups.
The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization sure is taking its own sweet-ass time...
Love this song.
I'm extremely proud to say I have no idea what 'drooling into paper cups' references.
Yeah, but American Idol is getting cancelled after next season. Then we'll get all nostalgic about that when TV offers up a show about people drooling into paper cups.
The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization sure is taking its own sweet-ass time...
Love this song.
I'm extremely proud to say I have no idea what 'drooling into paper cups' references.
timeless
raewah wrote:
And now we have American Idol :-(
Yeah, but American Idol is getting cancelled after next season. Then we'll get all nostalgic about that when TV offers up a show about people drooling into paper cups.
The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization sure is taking its own sweet-ass time...
Love this song.
And now we have American Idol :-(
Yeah, but American Idol is getting cancelled after next season. Then we'll get all nostalgic about that when TV offers up a show about people drooling into paper cups.
The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization sure is taking its own sweet-ass time...
Love this song.
I *love* this tune.
raewah wrote:
And now we have American Idol :-(
1969 was the release year
And now we have American Idol :-(
1969 was the release year
raewah wrote:
And now we have American Idol :-(
1969
And now we have American Idol :-(
1969
"So here's hoping you've faith in impossible schemes, that are born in the sigh of the wind blowing by....."
gosh... I love that lyric...