Saturday, February 18, 2012

Birthday Bloggery Musical Theme

"Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll:  Too Young to Die!" (1976) by Jethro Tull, is featured in a typically tasteless but amusing video from "Slipstream" (1980):

Jethro Tull, "Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll:
Too Young To Die" (1976)


"The old rocker wore his hair too long..."

Jethro Tull, Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll:  Too Young to Die! (1976)
Artwork by Dave Gibbons



Jethro Tull, Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll:  Too Young to Die! (1976)
Artwork by Dave Gibbons


Jethro Tull, Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll:  Too Young to Die! (1976)
Artwork by Dave Gibbons






 Note:  My last Jethro Tull post appeared at the last solstice. Coincidence?

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9 comments:

  1. LeocadiaSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 12:36:00 AM EST

    Loved it! Terrific video, great song. Coincidence?
    Probably not.

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  2. docnadSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 2:57:00 PM EST

    Thanks, Leo! I know it's not my usual blog fare...

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  3. LeocadiaSunday, February 19, 2012 at 10:30:00 AM EST

    I can't tell you how many times I've watched that Tull video and shared it. It's the most joyous performance of any band that I've witnessed in a long time. Ian Anderson's body language and facial expressions are riveting. He is truly one with him music. And he is still rocking with a 2012 tour beginning on 2/24 through June. So, you're never too old to Rock & Roll, and it was a great way to celebrate Attempted Bloggery's birthday. With that said, let me add my wishes for long life to your wonderful blog and you. Leo

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  4. docnadSunday, February 19, 2012 at 1:13:00 PM EST

    And to think that I had misgivings about posting this! When I'm in doubt, I stay true to myself and it usually works out. It's when I try to guess what others will want to see here that I usually go astray.

    Thank you again, Leo. I know I've said this before, but you are indeed one in a billion. I know you're a diehard Dylan fan, but I just wasn't expecting this kind of enthusiasm for Ian and the gang.

    Attempted Bloggery will be one year old on June 23. I was celebrating the blogger's birthday, not the blog's.

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  5. Professor PepperMonday, February 20, 2012 at 7:18:00 PM EST

    Well I never! It was was only yesterday that I was luxuriating in 'Aqualung' and 'Witches Promise' ...

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  6. docnadMonday, February 20, 2012 at 9:45:00 PM EST

    Obviously, Professor, you are a man of refined tastes. Actually, "The Witch's Promise" is new to me, as I don't think it was on my Benefit LP. So, thanks for that.

    Thanks also for leaving the blog's 200th comment! (I leave about half the comments myself.)

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  7. Professor PepperThursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:47:00 PM EST

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  8. Professor PepperThursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:48:00 PM EST

    Well what can I say? I feel truly honoured to have brought up the double century. Might I suggest that you celebrate the event by investing in a copy of 'Rockband 2' - my offspring have it for the Xbox - where you can play bass, drums, guitar or vocal line to none other than Mr Tull's Aqualung itself! Great fun!!

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  9. docnadThursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:14:00 PM EST

    Alas, Pepper, my sad experience with Guitar Hero has taught me that I'm not coordinated enough to even consider this!

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