What do the lyrics to Locomotive Breath mean?

“Locomotive Breath” is a song by the British progressive rock band Jethro Tull from their 1971 album, Aqualung. Written as a comment on population growth, “Locomotive Breath” was meant to replicate the chugging rhythm of a train.

Who sang Locomotive Breath?

Jethro Tull
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When did Locomotive Breath come out?

1971
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What is the meaning of Jethro Tull?

Our agent, who had studied History at college, came up with the name Jethro Tull (an eighteenth century English agricultural pioneer who invented the seed drill). That was the band name during the week in which London’s famous Marquee Club offered us the Thursday night residency. So it stuck.

Is Aqualung a good album?

It’s one of the best rock albums of the 70s (if not ever). The Steven Wilson remix and bonus tracks are great. This is one of those albums I played to death (with the help of FM radio at the time) so it doesn’t get as much playing time for me as other Tull albums but it is undoubtedly a classic and one of their best.

What key is Locomotive Breath in?

Locomotive Breath is written in the key of Bm.

Why did Jethro Tull pick that name?

Band names were often supplied by their booking agents’ staff, one of whom, a history enthusiast, eventually christened them “Jethro Tull” after the 18th-century agriculturist. The name stuck because they happened to be using it the first time a club manager liked their show enough to invite them to return.

What ever happened to Jethro Tull?

Jethro Tull ceased to exist in 2011, when Anderson announced he would begin touring under his own name with a revamped band lineup. That left guitarist Martin Barre out in the cold after 43 years in Jethro Tull. Anderson’s most recent U.S. tour took place earlier this year.

Is Aqualung a name?

Trademark issues. Aqualung, Aqua-Lung, and Aqua Lung are registered trademarks for scuba diving breathing equipment. That trade name was originally owned in the United States by a company known as U.S. Divers (now Aqua Lung America).

Is Aqualung a concept album?

Themes. Aqualung has widely been regarded as a concept album, featuring a central theme of “the distinction between religion and God”.

Who sang never had a dream come true in the 2000s?

“Never Had a Dream Come True” is a song by British pop group S Club 7, released as a single on 27 November 2000. It was chosen to be the official 2000 BBC Children in Need song. The single peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart, becoming Britain’s ninth best-selling single of 2000.

What is a good line for never had a dream come true?

“Never Had A Dream Come True”. Everybody’s got something they had to leave behind. One regret from yesterday that just seems to grow with time. There’s no use looking back or wondering. How it could be now or might have been. All this I know but still I can’t find ways to let you go. I’ve never had a dream come true.

What is the “Locomotive Breath” in the song?

The “locomotive breath” (mentioned only once in the entire song) is in fact the Crucifixion of Christ. God’s shuffling madness – an oxymoron.

When did S Club 7 release never had a dream come true?

“Never Had a Dream Come True” is a song by British pop group S Club 7, released as a single on 27 November 2000. It was chosen to be the official 2000 BBC Children in Need song.