S.O.D. "Mountain Men" by Jethro Tull

2/23/2015     From their 1987 album "Crest Of A Knave" comes this seemingly touching composition depicting battles from World War II and the angst of the women left behind by their warrior husbands.  Due mostly to this aspect of the song, it became more popular in Europe than any other continent.  "Crest Of A Knave" album won a 1988 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental, beating out Metallica's "And Justice For All" and Jane's Addiction's "Nothing's Shocking" albums.  The Grammy is considered one of the 10 biggest upsets in Grammy history.  

     Jethro Tull was a British rock group formed in Luton, Bedfordshire, in 1967 incorporating the genres of progressive rock, blues rock, folk rock, and hard rock.  They were led by flautist, guitarist and vocalist Ian Anderson who is most recognized for his incredible flute playing.  Jethro Tull has sold more then 60 million albums worldwide with 11 becoming gold and 5 platinum.  Active from 1967–2011, Jethro Tull is described as one of the most commercially successful and eccentric progressive rock bands of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.  Check out "Mountain Men" on YouTube and indulge in the lyrics.