Locomotive Breath
1971 single by Jethro Tull / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Locomotive Breath" is a song by British progressive rock band Jethro Tull from their 1971 album, Aqualung.
Quick Facts Single by Jethro Tull, from the album Aqualung ...
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Single by Jethro Tull | ||||
from the album Aqualung | ||||
B-side | "Wind Up" (1971) "Fat Man" (1976) | |||
Released | 30 March 1971 (Europe)
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Recorded | December 1970 – February 1971 | |||
Studio | Island, London | |||
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Length | 4:23 3:05 (single) | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Ian Anderson | |||
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Written as a comment on population growth, "Locomotive Breath" was meant to replicate the chugging rhythm of a train. In addition to its release on Aqualung, "Locomotive Breath" saw two different single releases and has been a live favorite. It is one of Jethro Tull's best-known songs.