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Post by Nonfatman on Jan 13, 2010 10:49:35 GMT -5
Have you ever seen or heard a total stranger say or do something that indicated they loved Tull? It's happened to me a number of times. Here are two that immediately come to mind.
In college, around 1983, I had a friend Fred who I had successfully "converted" to Tull, to the point where he literally committed every word of every song to memory. Anyway, we were in his apartment one time waiting for a repairman to come fix something. When the repairman arrived and entered Fred's apartment he spotted a vinyl copy of Stand Up on top of a pile of records and said: "I see you have the greatest rock album ever recorded" or something very similar. Naturally, we were elated, and then engaged him in a long conversation about Tull.
Then a few years later, around 1987, I was in Tower Records which was then located on the corner of 72nd and Broadway, back in the days when record stores carried both vinyl LPs and CD longboxes. I was heading for the Tull section as I normally did, when a young black guy beat me there. He then proceeded to withdraw a copy of the Thick as a Brick LP, which he excitedly kissed (!) before literally running over to the cashier to buy it!
Jeff
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Post by Mothfairy on Jan 14, 2010 10:35:05 GMT -5
Have you ever seen or heard a total stranger say or do something that indicated they loved Tull? It's happened to me a number of times. Here are two that immediately come to mind. In college, around 1983, I had a friend Fred who I had successfully "converted" to Tull, to the point where he literally committed every word of every song to memory. Anyway, we were in his apartment one time waiting for a repairman to come fix something. When the repairman arrived and entered Fred's apartment he spotted a vinyl copy of Stand Up on top of a pile of records and said: "I see you have the greatest rock album ever recorded" or something very similar. Naturally, we were elated, and then engaged him in a long conversation about Tull. Then a few years later, around 1987, I was in Tower Records which was then located on the corner of 72nd and Broadway, back in the days when record stores carried both vinyl LPs and CD longboxes. I was heading for the Tull section as I normally did, when a young black guy beat me there. He then proceeded to withdraw a copy of the Thick as a Brick LP, which he excitedly kissed (!) before literally running over to the cashier to buy it! Jeff Coming back from New Hampshire, I saw a car on the highway from Mass with JTULL as the vanity license plate. I almost freaked out. Especially since that's the plate I want for my state, but don't feel like paying the money.... |
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Post by Nonfatman on Jan 14, 2010 11:18:20 GMT -5
Right, I know what you mean, Holly, especially the way many states have astronomically jacked up the fees on vanity plates. Maybe you can find a good Tull bumper sticker as a substitute?
Jeff
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Post by Mothfairy on Jan 14, 2010 11:48:46 GMT -5
Right, I know what you mean, Holly, especially the way many states have astronomically jacked up the fees on vanity plates. Maybe you can find a good Tull bumper sticker as a substitute? Jeff  Whoops, the forum just ate my post...anyway, this is my bumper sticker...I had it made in 2005 so the sun has really really faded it and I need a new one  So if you were to see me somewhere out there, *I* might be one of those total strangers that you post about here. ;D And the dumbass guinea pig sticker faded to white almost completely and is chipping off at this point, lol. |
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Post by Michael Crowe on Jan 15, 2010 2:35:28 GMT -5
Right, I know what you mean, Holly, especially the way many states have astronomically jacked up the fees on vanity plates. Maybe you can find a good Tull bumper sticker as a substitute? Jeff Whoops, the forum just ate my post...anyway, this is my bumper sticker...I had it made in 2005 so the sun has really really faded it and I need a new one So if you were to see me somewhere out there, *I* might be one of those total strangers that you post about here. ;D And the dumbass guinea pig sticker faded to white almost completely and is chipping off at this point, lol. Hey I like the piggy sticker! I had a tag with the "TULL" designed like the Under Wraps album cover on the front of my truck but somebody ripped it off less than a week old. That's what I get for shopping at Wally World. P.S. You have an advantage. You can dance the excess pounds off. |
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Post by Ulla on Jan 15, 2010 4:24:05 GMT -5
Bremen, 2.January:
While Martin Barre, the Fairports and the other musos did a last rehearsal at the venue, Clive B. and myself went out shopping (ok, I did the shopping, Clive carried it).
Later we took a taxi to the hall.
When I mentioned the adrress the driver turned around - whilst driving in ice and snow - and said: "Hey, there is the Excalibur Show on tonight. How much are the tickets?"
I said: "Hmm, eeh, ja, we are on the guestlist." He took a closer look through the rear mirror, stared at Clive.
Then he asked: "Did you ever hear of a guy called Martin Barre? He is one of the best guitarists in the world and he is in the show." I said: "Yes, heard that name."
He: "Martin Barre plays in a band called Jethro Tull, they are from England and I am a fan. I have all their albums at home and I bought a signed copy of a tour programme on ebay and I saw them several times during the last decade."
I said: "Oh really?"
Then he started to tell us the story of Jethro Tull.
Clive B., who speaks no German (apart from "Ein Bier bitte") sat there with a big grin on his face. He understood that.
We drove past the Beck´s brewery and the driver said: "I heard that Ian Anderson likes Beck´s beer."
I said: "Yes, that´s right. He always drinks a bottle after the show."
The driver gave me a suspicious look through the rear window.
"How can you know that?" was the next question.
I said: "Oh, because you are driving Jethro Tull´s first drummer at the moment."
He slammed on the brake, switched on the light and turned around to Clive, saying: "That´s the reason why you looked so familiar to me."
The rest of the trip was a bit dangerous, because the roads were iced, but our driver turned around again and again to stare at Clive.
When we arrived at the venue he got an autograph and was very happy.
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Post by Nonfatman on Jan 15, 2010 12:42:35 GMT -5
Great story, Ulla! I can only imagine how much fun it would be to be such good friends with a former member of Tull!
Jeff
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Post by TM on Jan 16, 2010 14:57:54 GMT -5
Bremen, 2.January: While Martin Barre, the Fairports and the other musos did a last rehearsal at the venue, Clive B. and myself went out shopping (ok, I did the shopping, Clive carried it). Later we took a taxi to the hall. When I mentioned the adrress the driver turned around - whilst driving in ice and snow - and said: "Hey, there is the Excalibur Show on tonight. How much are the tickets?" I said: "Hmm, eeh, ja, we are on the guestlist." He took a closer look through the rear mirror, stared at Clive. Then he asked: "Did you ever hear of a guy called Martin Barre? He is one of the best guitarists in the world and he is in the show." I said: "Yes, heard that name." He: "Martin Barre plays in a band called Jethro Tull, they are from England and I am a fan. I have all their albums at home and I bought a signed copy of a tour programme on ebay and I saw them several times during the last decade." I said: "Oh really?" Then he started to tell us the story of Jethro Tull. Clive B., who speaks no German (apart from "Ein Bier bitte") sat there with a big grin on his face. He understood that. We drove past the Beck´s brewery and the driver said: "I heard that Ian Anderson likes Beck´s beer." I said: "Yes, that´s right. He always drinks a bottle after the show." The driver gave me a suspicious look through the rear window. "How can you know that?" was the next question. I said: "Oh, because you are driving Jethro Tull´s first drummer at the moment." He slammed on the brake, switched on the light and turned around to Clive, saying: "That´s the reason why you looked so familiar to me." The rest of the trip was a bit dangerous, because the roads were iced, but our driver turned around again and again to stare at Clive. When we arrived at the venue he got an autograph and was very happy. That is a great story Ulla. Did I mention I'd like to have you and Clive over for dinner next week?  |
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Post by Ulla on Jan 21, 2010 8:08:58 GMT -5
I can only imagine how much fun it would be to be such good friends with a former member of Tull! Jeff This remark reminds me of another funny story. I call it "My Senior Moment". Some years ago I organised a tour through Germany for the English singer/songwriter annA rydeR anD banD. The band was Martin Brunsden on double bass and Clive B. on percussion. It was the funniest tour I ever did. You can see some photos and stuff on www.rowdymusic.net in the diary. Some weeks later I was in England and invited annA and Martin to Clive´s place. We had dinner and some bottles of wine. Clive and myself told some stories about the Itullian Conventions, when annA asked me: "Why don´t you book us in there for the next convention?" I said: "Sorry, I can´t, because Aldo just books bands with a direct link to Jethro Tull." annA looked at me - a bit confused and asked: "So what?" And it was really me who answered: "You and the band have no direct link to Jethro Tull." Mr. Clive Bunker, sitting to my right side, said: "Would you please repeat what you just said?" And I said right into his brown eyes: "Clive, you know that Aldo just books cover bands or members of Jethro Tull. So you have no chance to get a booking." Silence It was annA who started laughing, Martin joined in and Clive said: "Dear Ulla, may I introduce myself..." before he collapsed laughing. I can´t explain how this could happen and you can imagine how often Mr. B. reminds me of that mistake. |
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Post by Bogenbroom on Jan 21, 2010 12:32:03 GMT -5
This remark reminds me of another funny story. I call it "My Senior Moment"........ I can´t explain how this could happen and you can imagine how often Mr. B. reminds me of that mistake. Hahahahaha. Oh that's great! Quite the knee-slapper there. |
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Post by Mothfairy on Jan 22, 2010 12:39:06 GMT -5
Whoops, the forum just ate my post...anyway, this is my bumper sticker...I had it made in 2005 so the sun has really really faded it and I need a new one So if you were to see me somewhere out there, *I* might be one of those total strangers that you post about here. ;D And the dumbass guinea pig sticker faded to white almost completely and is chipping off at this point, lol. Hey I like the piggy sticker! I had a tag with the "TULL" designed like the Under Wraps album cover on the front of my truck but somebody ripped it off less than a week old. That's what I get for shopping at Wally World. P.S. You have an advantage. You can dance the excess pounds off. Yeah Wally World is for rednecks. Even moreso than that damn guinea pig sticker...which like I sate, thankfully it is completely faded and chipping off now. Hi Mr. Crowe. I did get your birthday email to me. I thought it was very nice and thoughtful. I ignored it because you ignored me on Facebook. Ugh, dancing.... |
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Post by Michael Crowe on Jan 23, 2010 2:58:10 GMT -5
Hey I like the piggy sticker! I had a tag with the "TULL" designed like the Under Wraps album cover on the front of my truck but somebody ripped it off less than a week old. That's what I get for shopping at Wally World. P.S. You have an advantage. You can dance the excess pounds off. Yeah Wally World is for rednecks. Even moreso than that damn guinea pig sticker...which like I sate, thankfully it is completely faded and chipping off now. Hi Mr. Crowe. I did get your birthday email to me. I thought it was very nice and thoughtful. I ignored it because you ignored me on Facebook. Ugh, dancing.... Yes, dancing. Yeah, I still like the piggy sticker anyway, and yes, Wally World is for rednecks, but if you live in a Walmart town then it's unavoidable. It's amazing some of the stuff that goes on there, I sware, I could write a comic strip. Well I'm glad you got the birthday wishes but I'm used to being ignored, especially by you. As to the Facebook thing I thought I explained. I started to build it, but I'm on dial up, got destracted, and basically forgot about it. So when I get an email saying you contacted me, I then remembered. So I deleted it until such time as I can return with high speed. That's my story and I'm sticking with it, so there! And BTW, seems I recall you had (have) dial up, so you should understand. P.S. "Mr. Crowe?" What happened to Michael Crow Magnon? I found that somewhat endearing. |
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Post by Mothfairy on Jan 23, 2010 23:55:20 GMT -5
Yeah Wally World is for rednecks. Even moreso than that damn guinea pig sticker...which like I sate, thankfully it is completely faded and chipping off now. Hi Mr. Crowe. I did get your birthday email to me. I thought it was very nice and thoughtful. I ignored it because you ignored me on Facebook. Ugh, dancing.... Yes, dancing. Yeah, I still like the piggy sticker anyway, and yes, Wally World is for rednecks, but if you live in a Walmart town then it's unavoidable. It's amazing some of the stuff that goes on there, I sware, I could write a comic strip. Well I'm glad you got the birthday wishes but I'm used to being ignored, especially by you. As to the Facebook thing I thought I explained. I started to build it, but I'm on dial up, got destracted, and basically forgot about it. So when I get an email saying you contacted me, I then remembered. So I deleted it until such time as I can return with high speed. That's my story and I'm sticking with it, so there! And BTW, seems I recall you had (have) dial up, so you should understand. P.S. "Mr. Crowe?" What happened to Michael Crow Magnon? I found that somewhat endearing. Yep, Walmart town here....and redneck town....heck, redneck house! hahahah (not me though) Yes you did explain yourself, but it did not appease me! Hell, no! No dialup here anymore! I would have to put Kenny's head through a wall if I had to deal with that anymore. Facebook is weird, it knows who your friends are!! It seems to like search through your email contacts and suggest those people as friends. Which is did with you. So that's how that happened. Facebook actually isn't bad on dialup. Myspace you want to stay away from on dialup! haha... Whenever I go into town I see "The Crowe Bar" it reminds me of you! haha... And I never ignore you! |
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Post by Michael Crowe on Jan 25, 2010 0:46:08 GMT -5
Yes, dancing. Yeah, I still like the piggy sticker anyway, and yes, Wally World is for rednecks, but if you live in a Walmart town then it's unavoidable. It's amazing some of the stuff that goes on there, I sware, I could write a comic strip. Well I'm glad you got the birthday wishes but I'm used to being ignored, especially by you. As to the Facebook thing I thought I explained. I started to build it, but I'm on dial up, got destracted, and basically forgot about it. So when I get an email saying you contacted me, I then remembered. So I deleted it until such time as I can return with high speed. That's my story and I'm sticking with it, so there! And BTW, seems I recall you had (have) dial up, so you should understand. P.S. "Mr. Crowe?" What happened to Michael Crow Magnon? I found that somewhat endearing. Yep, Walmart town here....and redneck town....heck, redneck house! hahahah (not me though) Yes you did explain yourself, but it did not appease me! ........ Not surprising .. Hell, no! No dialup here anymore! I would have to put Kenny's head through a wall if I had to deal with that anymore. .........That's the stage I'm at presently. I'm currently dangerous. Facebook is weird, it knows who your friends are!! It seems to like search through your email contacts and suggest those people as friends. Which is did with you. So that's how that happened. .........I resent computers assuming for me, and making contact without permission. And the bad thing is there's no one or nothing to slap for doing it. Facebook actually isn't bad on dialup. Myspace you want to stay away from on dialup! haha... ..........Yep, been there done that got the tee-shirt. Whenever I go into town I see The Crowe Bar it reminds me of you! haha... ...........It's nice to be fondly remembered at least. For some reason shamrocks remind me of you - and dismembered mooses of course, not that I've seen one of those lately. And I never ignore you! ...........Well, you really should. I haven't made sense in months. P.S. Yeah, Corkey, however it spelled it. See, you remember everything. |
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Post by Mothfairy on Jan 25, 2010 1:24:48 GMT -5
Exactly. Dialup should be like a form of punishment, for like prisoners or something....
Yeah but in a way FB is very intelligent in that way. It suggested you as a friend to me, also TM, Quizz, and Blue. And perhaps Doane, Glenn Cornick...It does know what it's doing in a way....
Well you know Kenneth has a shamrock tattoo with my name, maybe that's why? ha...I thought of you again because on my FB it suggested I become a "fan of" The Crowe Bar...obviously other friends from my area are fans...
And one of these days I'm getting the dismembered moose footage online! I keep saying it, but I have to buy this software to convert my video files online...(like you will be able to watch it anyway with your dialup, haha) I keep bugging Kenneth but it's like thirty or forty dollars, so we'll see.....
Yeah! I do. And he was funny. He spelled everything like that...like I was Hollye....Corky Cornholio or whatever...
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Post by Michael Crowe on Jan 25, 2010 2:05:10 GMT -5
Exactly. Dialup should be like a form of punishment, for like prisoners or something.... .........It's like the first level of Hell in Dante's Inferno. Yeah but in a way FB is very intelligent in that way. It suggested you as a friend to me, also TM, Quizz, and Blue. And perhaps Doane, Glenn Cornick...It does know what it's doing in a way.... .........Yeah that's cool, but it should tell me of You, Blue, Danno, etc, which it did but not the other way around. Well you know Kenneth has a shamrock tattoo with my name, maybe that's why? ..........Cool, I didn't know that. ha...I thought of you again because on my FB it suggested I become a "fan of" The Crowe Bar...obviously other friends from my area are fans... ...........I've heard of that place. No, really. I had a friend stop there a couple years ago while in the wee state. The Crowe Bar Tavern or something. And one of these days I'm getting the dismembered moose footage online! I keep saying it, but I have to buy this software to convert my video files online...(like you will be able to watch it anyway with your dialup, haha) I keep bugging Kenneth but it's like thirty or forty dollars, so we'll see..... .............Promises, promises. Just send me a DVD copy. Well, up late I see. Just like old times. Go to bed Mothy! |
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Post by Mothfairy on Feb 2, 2010 0:55:08 GMT -5
Hmmm...now that's a thinker....
Yep...and I was going to get a matching one...up in NH (where the moose parts were) and I was going to get either that, a Tull tattoo, or a frog with wings...You probably may have remembered which one I left with...
Yeah! That is really weird, I have to say. I don't live in a city, or anywhere near a city...this place is in a really weird part of town, hard to explain, not on a back road but definitely not on a main road...almost in the country...not in a place that's well traveled by people who would be from out of state. So yeah, weird!! Do you know what your friend was doing? Visiting the old abandoned supermarket from across the street or the place next door that has nasty five dollar pizzas and one slice always has that huge bubble in the dough and we call it the "freaky" slice...
Alright, PM me your address, haha...But I really will put this stuff online, I can't wait!! Up late again...it's the ONLY ONLY ONLY time during the day where I have like 5 minutes to myself....someone isn't bugging me for snacks, drinks, nursies, poopies....and such...
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Post by Michael Crowe on Feb 2, 2010 1:18:55 GMT -5
Hmmm...now that's a thinker.... ....... It wasn't on purpose. I'm just dust late at night mostly, but only because I have to be up. Yep...and I was going to get a matching one...up in NH (where the moose parts were) and I was going to get either that, a Tull tattoo, or a frog with wings...You probably may have remembered which one I left with... ..........Yes, but at least you left. Yeah! That is really weird, I have to say. I don't live in a city, or anywhere near a city...this place is in a really weird part of town, hard to explain, not on a back road but definitely not on a main road...almost in the country...not in a place that's well traveled by people who would be from out of state. So yeah, weird!! Do you know what your friend was doing? Visiting the old abandoned supermarket from across the street or the place next door that has nasty five dollar pizzas and one slice always has that huge bubble in the dough and we call it the "freaky" slice... ..........He was from Jersey originally and has family in Wee, so he went over to see them whilst up there on business. Hmm, perhaps you know them, or maybe it's another Crowebar. Alright, PM me your address, haha...But I really will put this stuff online, I can't wait!! Up late again...it's the ONLY ONLY ONLY time during the day where I have like 5 minutes to myself....someone isn't bugging me for snacks, drinks, nursies, poopies....and such... ...........Okay, I can wait. Yeah I understand about time alone. Got to have it too and the wee hours are the best time to find it. |
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So if you were to see me somewhere out there, *I* might be one of those total strangers that you post about here. ;D And the dumbass guinea pig sticker faded to white almost completely and is chipping off at this point, lol.
