Mother Goose
Jethro Tull
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As I did walk by Hampstead Fair I came upon Mother Goose - So I turned her loose -she was screaming. And a foreign student said to me - was it really true there elephants and lions too in Picadilly Circus? Walked down by the bathing pond to try and catch some sun. Saw at least a hundred schoolgirls sobbing into handkerchiefs as one. I don't believe they knew I was a schoolboy. And a bearded lady said to me - if you start your raving, and your misbehaving - you'll be sorry. Then the chicken-fancier came to play - with his long red beard (and his sister's weird: She drivs a lorry). Laughed down by the putting green - I popped 'em in their holes. Four and twenty labourers were labouring - digging up their gold. I don't believe they knew that I was Long John Silver. Saw Johnny Scarecrow make his rounds in his jet-black 'mac (which he won't give back) - stole it from a snowman.
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Song Authorship"Mother Goose" was written by Ian Anderson, who was the frontman of the band "Jethro Tull."
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Album InclusionIt is a track on "Aqualung," one of Jethro Tull's most popular albums, released in 1971.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Jethro Tull's signature blending of folk, blues, and rock, complete with the unique addition of a mandolin.
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Song InspirationIan Anderson has said that the characters he met in Hampstead, London provided the inspiration for the whimsical, quirky lyrics of "Mother Goose."
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Song ImageryThe song references a cast of colorful characters, including "the Mad Hatter," "the "Easter Bunny," "a cat in a hat," and "a dormouse," reflecting the band's penchant for weaving detailed narratives in their songs.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity on the album, "Mother Goose" was not regularly included in Jethro Tull's live performances.
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Unusual Instrumentation"Mother Goose" is one of the few Jethro Tull songs, where mandolin, played by Anderson, was used prominently.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its lyrical creativity, idiosyncratic imagery, and refreshing lightness in comparison to some of the other, heavier tracks on "Aqualung."
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Album ThemeAlthough "Aqualung" has been commonly misconstrued as a concept album, "Mother Goose," like other songs on the album, actually stands independent and does not follow a specific overarching theme.
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Song Duration"Mother Goose" typically doesn't exceed four minutes, making it one of the shorter yet impactful tracks on the "Aqualung" album.
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