The Best of Jethro Tull: The Anniversary Collection

~ Release by Jethro Tull (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#TitleRatingLength
1A Song for Jeffrey
executive producer:
Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
remixer:
Robin Black (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Parlophone Records Ltd. (not for release label use! a Warner Music Group company) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
remixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
A Song for Jeffrey (on 1968-07-27)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
3.43:20
2Beggar’s Farm
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Parlophone Records Ltd. (not for release label use! a Warner Music Group company) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Beggar’s Farm (on 1968-07-27)
writer:
Mick Abrahams and Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
34:19
3A Christmas Song
executive producer:
Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
remixer:
Robin Black (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Parlophone Records Ltd. (not for release label use! a Warner Music Group company) (in 2001) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (from 2008 to present)
recorded at and remixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
A Christmas Song (in 1968-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
33:08
4A New Day Yesterday
recorded at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
A New Day Yesterday (on 1969-04-17)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
3.854:09
5Bourée
arranger:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (on 1969-04-24)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Bourée (Jethro Tull version) (on 1969-04-24)
additional composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arranger:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (in 1969)
publisher:
Ian Anderson Music Ltd.
is based on:
Suite in E minor, BWV 996: V. Bourrée
3.73:46
6Nothing Is Easy
engineer:
Andy Johns
bass guitar:
Glenn Cornick
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Clive Bunker
vocals:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
recorded at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Nothing Is Easy (on 1969-04-23)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
4.354:23
7Living in the Past
executive producer:
Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
bass guitar:
Glenn Cornick
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Clive Bunker
vocals:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
remixer:
Robin Black (engineer)
recorded at:
Vantone Sound Studio in West Orange, New Jersey, United States (on 1969-03-03) and Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1969-03-18)
remixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Living in the Past (Jethro Tull) (from 1969-03-03 until 1969-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (on 1969-02-12)
publisher:
BMG Monarch, Ian Anderson Music Ltd. and Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher (affiliated with PRS)) (in 1969)
43:21
8To Cry You a Song
recording of:
To Cry You a Song
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
46:15
9Teacher
recording of:
Teacher
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher (affiliated with PRS))
4:01
10Sweet Dream
recording of:
Sweet Dream
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher (affiliated with PRS))
4:01
11Cross‐Eyed Mary
engineer:
John Burns (engineer/producer for Genesis)
producer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) and Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
acoustic guitar and flute:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (on 1970-12-15)
bass guitar and treble recorder / alto recorder:
Jeffrey Hammond Hammond (on 1970-12-15)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Clive Bunker (in 1970-12)
electric guitar and soprano recorder:
Martin Barre (in 1970-12)
mellotron, organ and piano:
John Evan (on 1970-12-15)
vocals:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (on 1970-12-15)
conductor:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull) (in 1970-12)
orchestrator:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Cross‐Eyed Mary (on 1970-12-15)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
3.854:09
12Mother Goose
engineer:
John Burns (engineer/producer for Genesis)
producer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) and Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
acoustic guitar and flute:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
bass guitar and treble recorder / alto recorder:
Jeffrey Hammond Hammond (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Clive Bunker (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
electric guitar and soprano recorder:
Martin Barre (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
mellotron, organ and piano:
John Evan (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
vocals:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
conductor:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull) (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
orchestrator:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-02-15)
recording of:
Mother Goose (on 1971-02-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
3.453:53
13Aqualung
engineer:
John Burns (engineer/producer for Genesis)
producer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) and Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
acoustic guitar and flute:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
bass guitar and treble recorder / alto recorder:
Jeffrey Hammond Hammond (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Clive Bunker (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
electric guitar and soprano recorder:
Martin Barre (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
mellotron, organ and piano:
John Evan (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
vocals:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
conductor:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull) (from 1970-12 until 1971-02)
orchestrator:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 90)
recording of:
Aqualung (Jethro Tull) (on 1971-02-12)
lyricist:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) and Jennie Franks
composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
4.556:37
14Locomotive Breath
engineer:
John Burns (engineer/producer for Genesis)
executive producer:
Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
producer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) and Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
acoustic guitar and flute:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (on 1971-02-12)
bass guitar and treble recorder / alto recorder:
Jeffrey Hammond Hammond (on 1971-02-12)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Clive Bunker (on 1971-02-12)
electric guitar and soprano recorder:
Martin Barre (on 1971-02-12)
mellotron, organ and piano:
John Evan (on 1971-02-12)
vocals:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) (on 1971-02-12)
conductor:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull) (on 1971-02-12)
remixer:
Robin Black (engineer)
orchestrator:
Dee Palmer (aka David Palmer, of Jethro Tull)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-02-12)
remixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Locomotive Breath (on 1971-02-12)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
4.44:25
15Life Is a Long Song
executive producer:
Terry Ellis (UK producer & band manager)
remixer:
Robin Black (engineer)
remixed at:
Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Life Is a Long Song (on 1971-05-17)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
3.853:19
16Thick as a Brick (extract)
partial recording of:
Thick as a Brick
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
previously attributed to:
Gerald Bostock
3:02
17A Passion Play (extract)
recording of:
A Passion Play
additional lyricist and additional composer:
John Evan and Jeffrey Hammond Hammond
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
partial recording of:
A Passion Play
additional lyricist and additional composer:
John Evan and Jeffrey Hammond Hammond
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
33:47
18Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day
recording of:
Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
3:53
19Bungle in the Jungle
engineer:
Robin Black (engineer)
bass guitar:
Jeffrey Hammond Hammond
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Barriemore Barlow
Hammond organ, piano, piano accordion and synthesizer:
John Evan
vocals:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
recording of:
Bungle in the Jungle
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
3.753:34
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