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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 23, 2009 10:01:20 GMT -5
I confess to knowing only about 60-70% of Ian's lyrics by heart. What would you say your percentage is? Which albums/songs are you strong on, which not so strong?
Here's mine (including bonus tracks on remastered albums):
This Was: 70% (nothing too hard, but 0 interest in some)
Stand Up: 98% (only weakness is on Jeffrey Goes)
Benefit: 80% (weak on Son & Nothing to Say)
Aqualung: 100% (aren't we all?)
LITP : 98% (a little weak on Dr. Bogenbroom)
Brick : 80% (weak in spots on Side 2)
APP : 65% (lapses throughout)
Minstrel: 60% (words difficult to memorize)
War Child: 50% (very weak on Two Fingers and others)
TOTRNR: 100% (holds a special place in my heart)
SFTW: 98% (have never fully mastered Solstice Bells)
HH: 100% (unforgettable poetry)
SW: 80% (problems with Dark Ages and Old Ghosts)
A : 90% (minor gaps in several songs)
Broadsword 70% (my least favorite, but know most words)
WIL: 80% (for the most part pretty strong)
UW: 65% (bonus tracks throw me off)
Crest: 80% (points off for Midwinter Dogs & >Steam)
Rock Island: 85% (can't stand Rattlesnake Trail)
Catfish : 85% (trouble with Sparrow and Thinking)
Nightcap: 25% (no lyric booklet didn't help)
RTB : 70% (know 100% of some, others <50%)
Dotcom : 60% (once knew more, but forgot a lot)
SLOB: 90% (Monteserat is main trouble spot)
Rupi : 50% (knew more at first, but words didn't stick)
X-Mas : 75% (love new songs, but need to brush up)
Jeff
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Post by TM on Oct 23, 2009 11:48:37 GMT -5
I would have to say yes, I know most all the lyrics by heart. Even the misheard ones!  Come to think of it I remember taking part in some Tull contest at the very first Tull convention in Providence, RI. Among other things this contest tested your memory of Ian's lyrics. I remember my wife asking the hosts if the casual listener should bother giving it a try, to which they told her "serious Tull fans only". Well, I entered and ended up taking 2nd place.  All these years went by and I thought I had won a lithograph signed by Ian, Martin and Dave. And then a few years back I realized that it wasn't actually autographed - it was a print of their signatures!  |
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 23, 2009 13:04:24 GMT -5
I would have to say yes, I know most all the lyrics by heart. Even the misheard ones! Come to think of it I remember taking part in some Tull contest at the very first Tull convention in Providence, RI. Among other things this contest tested your memory of Ian's lyrics. I remember my wife asking the hosts if the casual listener should bother giving it a try, to which they told her "serious Tull fans only". Well, I entered and ended up taking 2nd place. All these years went by and I thought I had won a lithograph signed by Ian, Martin and Dave. And then a few years back I realized that it wasn't actually autographed - it was a print of their signatures! That's awesome, Paul. I'm always telling myself I need to brush up on certain albums, but then I never do. Part of the reason is that with two small kids in an apartment, I don't listen to Tull nearly as much as I used to (except on my ipod which I have a limited tolerance for) so I've gotten rusty on some albums. Got to get back to my daily doses of Tull! It is kind of like medicine, or vitamins, you know? Very healthy. BTW, I took that same lyric test at the Providence Convention! I remember it was pretty hard.....I think I got about 75%-80% of it right, which roughly corresponded to the percentage of the lyrics I knew by heart at that time. Nice actually talking with you on the phone earlier, I enjoyed our conversation. Feel free to call me anytime at my office. Jeff |
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Post by TM on Oct 23, 2009 13:34:09 GMT -5
I would have to say yes, I know most all the lyrics by heart. Even the misheard ones! Come to think of it I remember taking part in some Tull contest at the very first Tull convention in Providence, RI. Among other things this contest tested your memory of Ian's lyrics. I remember my wife asking the hosts if the casual listener should bother giving it a try, to which they told her "serious Tull fans only". Well, I entered and ended up taking 2nd place. All these years went by and I thought I had won a lithograph signed by Ian, Martin and Dave. And then a few years back I realized that it wasn't actually autographed - it was a print of their signatures! That's awesome, Paul. I'm always telling myself I need to brush up on certain albums, but then I never do. Part of the reason is that with two small kids in an apartment, I don't listen to Tull nearly as much as I used to (except on my ipod which I have a limited tolerance for) so I've gotten rusty on some albums. Got to get back to my daily doses of Tull! It is kind of like medicine, or vitamins, you know? Very healthy. BTW, I took that same lyric test at the Providence Convention! I remember it was pretty hard.....I think I got about 75%-80% of it right, which roughly corresponded to the percentage of the lyrics I knew by heart at that time. Nice actually talking with you on the phone earlier, I enjoyed our conversation. Feel free to call me anytime at my office. Jeff Yes, same here.  |
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Post by Mothfairy on Oct 23, 2009 21:39:53 GMT -5
I confess to knowing only about 60-70% of Ian's lyrics by heart. What would you say your percentage is? Which albums/songs are you strong on, which not so strong? Here's mine (including bonus tracks on remastered albums): This Was: 70% (nothing too hard, but 0 interest in some) Stand Up: 98% (only weakness is on Jeffrey Goes) Benefit: 80% (weak on Son & Nothing to Say) Aqualung: 100% (aren't we all?) LITP : 98% (a little weak on Dr. Bogenbroom) Brick : 80% (weak in spots on Side 2) APP : 65% (lapses throughout) Minstrel: 60% (words difficult to memorize) War Child: 50% (very weak on Two Fingers and others) TOTRNR: 100% (holds a special place in my heart) SFTW: 98% (have never fully mastered Solstice Bells) HH: 100% (unforgettable poetry) SW: 80% (problems with Dark Ages and Old Ghosts) A : 90% (minor gaps in several songs) Broadsword 70% (my least favorite, but know most words) WIL: 80% (for the most part pretty strong) UW: 65% (bonus tracks throw me off) Crest: 80% (points off for Midwinter Dogs & >Steam) Rock Island: 85% (can't stand Rattlesnake Trail) Catfish : 85% (trouble with Sparrow and Thinking) Nightcap: 25% (no lyric booklet didn't help) RTB : 70% (know 100% of some, others <50%) Dotcom : 60% (once knew more, but forgot a lot) SLOB: 90% (Monteserat is main trouble spot) Rupi : 50% (knew more at first, but words didn't stick) X-Mas : 75% (love new songs, but need to brush up) Jeff I do know most lyrics yes. Or at least I think. I don't know...I don't know the percentages actually. Except 100% HH just like you, absolutely! |
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Post by Michael Crowe on Oct 24, 2009 20:20:51 GMT -5
I confess to knowing only about 60-70% of Ian's lyrics by heart. What would you say your percentage is? Which albums/songs are you strong on, which not so strong? Here's mine (including bonus tracks on remastered albums): This Was: 70% (nothing too hard, but 0 interest in some) Stand Up: 98% (only weakness is on Jeffrey Goes) Benefit: 80% (weak on Son & Nothing to Say) Aqualung: 100% (aren't we all?) LITP : 98% (a little weak on Dr. Bogenbroom) Brick : 80% (weak in spots on Side 2) APP : 65% (lapses throughout) Minstrel: 60% (words difficult to memorize) War Child: 50% (very weak on Two Fingers and others) TOTRNR: 100% (holds a special place in my heart) SFTW: 98% (have never fully mastered Solstice Bells) HH: 100% (unforgettable poetry) SW: 80% (problems with Dark Ages and Old Ghosts) A : 90% (minor gaps in several songs) Broadsword 70% (my least favorite, but know most words) WIL: 80% (for the most part pretty strong) UW: 65% (bonus tracks throw me off) Crest: 80% (points off for Midwinter Dogs & >Steam) Rock Island: 85% (can't stand Rattlesnake Trail) Catfish : 85% (trouble with Sparrow and Thinking) Nightcap: 25% (no lyric booklet didn't help) RTB : 70% (know 100% of some, others <50%) Dotcom : 60% (once knew more, but forgot a lot) SLOB: 90% (Monteserat is main trouble spot) Rupi : 50% (knew more at first, but words didn't stick) X-Mas : 75% (love new songs, but need to brush up) Jeff I was just thinking about this a couple weeks ago when I caught myself singing AAP. I'd say a good 90% of that one, perhaps 99% of HH and pert near all of SFTW and Stormwatch. In other words, the folkie things. But for some reason I can never remember any of the lyrics to any of the instumental songs ..... |
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Post by Nonfatman on Oct 24, 2009 22:29:56 GMT -5
I confess to knowing only about 60-70% of Ian's lyrics by heart. What would you say your percentage is? Which albums/songs are you strong on, which not so strong? Here's mine (including bonus tracks on remastered albums): This Was: 70% (nothing too hard, but 0 interest in some) Stand Up: 98% (only weakness is on Jeffrey Goes) Benefit: 80% (weak on Son & Nothing to Say) Aqualung: 100% (aren't we all?) LITP : 98% (a little weak on Dr. Bogenbroom) Brick : 80% (weak in spots on Side 2) APP : 65% (lapses throughout) Minstrel: 60% (words difficult to memorize) War Child: 50% (very weak on Two Fingers and others) TOTRNR: 100% (holds a special place in my heart) SFTW: 98% (have never fully mastered Solstice Bells) HH: 100% (unforgettable poetry) SW: 80% (problems with Dark Ages and Old Ghosts) A : 90% (minor gaps in several songs) Broadsword 70% (my least favorite, but know most words) WIL: 80% (for the most part pretty strong) UW: 65% (bonus tracks throw me off) Crest: 80% (points off for Midwinter Dogs & >Steam) Rock Island: 85% (can't stand Rattlesnake Trail) Catfish : 85% (trouble with Sparrow and Thinking) Nightcap: 25% (no lyric booklet didn't help) RTB : 70% (know 100% of some, others <50%) Dotcom : 60% (once knew more, but forgot a lot) SLOB: 90% (Monteserat is main trouble spot) Rupi : 50% (knew more at first, but words didn't stick) X-Mas : 75% (love new songs, but need to brush up) Jeff I was just thinking about this a couple weeks ago when I caught myself singing AAP. I'd say a good 90% of that one, perhaps 99% of HH and pert near all of SFTW and Stormwatch. In other words, the folkie things. But for some reason I can never remember any of the lyrics to any of the instumental songs .....   Jeff |
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Post by Cup of Wondering on Nov 29, 2009 16:53:28 GMT -5
There was I time that I knew most of the Tull lyrics by heart, esp. during the decade i was founding the Cup Of Wonder site, being totally absorbed by annotating the lyrics. But now that memory at my age doesn't serve me as well as it did way back in the past, I only know the songs by heart that are connected to special events that happened in my life. Come to think of it, it seems to me that Tull-songs are somehow a main feature in the timeline of my life.
When I listen to oder albums however, it all comes back, so i can cheerfully sing along with the headmaster!
Cheers,
jan
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Post by TM on Nov 29, 2009 19:22:46 GMT -5
There was I time that I knew most of the Tull lyrics by heart, esp. during the decade i was founding the Cup Of Wonder site, being totally absorbed by annotating the lyrics. But now that memory at my age doesn't serve me as well as it did way back in the past, I only know the songs by heart that are connected to special events that happened in my life. Come to think of it, it seems to me that Tull-songs are somehow a main feature in the timeline of my life. When I listen to oder albums however, it all comes back, so i can cheerfully sing along with the headmaster! Cheers, jan I know what you mean Jan. Tull has always acted as a calendar of sorts for me. It's very easy for me to decipher time simply by remembering which Tull album was current at the time. So with that said, I cannot tell you what the hell has happened since 2003! |
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Post by Nonfatman on Nov 30, 2009 0:16:15 GMT -5
There was I time that I knew most of the Tull lyrics by heart, esp. during the decade i was founding the Cup Of Wonder site, being totally absorbed by annotating the lyrics. But now that memory at my age doesn't serve me as well as it did way back in the past, I only know the songs by heart that are connected to special events that happened in my life. Come to think of it, it seems to me that Tull-songs are somehow a main feature in the timeline of my life. When I listen to oder albums however, it all comes back, so i can cheerfully sing along with the headmaster! Cheers, jan That must have been an intense experience, being immersed in the lyrics like that! In my case it's just that I got married and have two small kids, so I can't listen nearly as often as when I was single, when I had Tull on almost every day, in the morning while getting ready for work, and in the evening when I came home. So I think I've slipped from knowing 80% or more of the lyrics then, to probably around 70% now. Jeff |
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