Living in the Past (song)
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This article is about the Jethro Tull song. For other songs with the same title, see Living in the Past.
"Living in the Past" is a song by British progressive rock group Jethro Tull. It is one of the band's best-known songs, and it is notable for being written in the unusual 5
4 time signature. The use of quintuple meter is quickly noted from the beginning rhythmic bass pattern, though it can also be explained as a distinct 6
8 + 2
4 syncopated rhythm.[citation needed]
Quick Facts Single by Jethro Tull, B-side ...
"Living in the Past" | ||||
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Single by Jethro Tull | ||||
B-side | "Driving Song" | |||
Released | 2 May 1969 UK[2][3] October 1972 US[4] | |||
Recorded | 3 & 18 March 1969[5][6] | |||
Studio | Vantone Sound Studio, West Orange, NJ[7] & United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA | |||
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Length | 3:18 | |||
Label | Island WIP 6056 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ian Anderson | |||
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Official audio | ||||
"Living in the Past" on YouTube | ||||
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