| "Living in the Past" | ||||
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| Single by Jethro Tull | ||||
| B-side | "Driving Song" | |||
| Released | 1969 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, hard rock | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Island Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Ian Anderson | |||
| Producer | Ian Anderson and Terry Ellis | |||
| Jethro Tull singles chronology | ||||
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"Living in the Past" is the title of one of British progressive rock group Jethro Tull's best-known songs. It is notable for being written in the unusual 5/4 time signature. The 5/4 time signature is quickly noted from the beginning rhythmic bass pattern.
The song was originally recorded during sessions for Tull's 1969 album Stand Up, and released in the same year as a stand-alone single. It was restored as a "bonus track" for the 2001 CD reissue. However, it became even more popular after its 1972 release on Tull's compilation album, also called Living in the Past. After its release on the album, it became the band's first Top 20 hit in the US, peaking at #11.
The song, which was originally released at the peak of the Vietnam War, seems to be about people wishing to live in peaceful times (the "past" mentioned in the song) rather than at a time of war and turmoil (the "present").
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Ian Anderson - Flute, Lead Vocals
The song has been first covered as an instrumental by CCS in 1970. Other cover versions include: [1]
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