The Witch's Promise

Jethro Tull

About The Witch's Promise

The Witch's Promise is a single by the British rock band Jethro Tull, released in January 1970, on the Chrysalis label. It reached No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart, and was promoted by an appearance on the British chart show Top of the Pops. The B-side was "Teacher", which later appeared on the US release of the album Benefit. In the United States the single was released on the Reprise label.


Year:
2001
3:51
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#2

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Lend me your ear while i call you a fool.
You were kissed by a witch one night in the wood,
And later insisted your feelings were true.
The witch's promise was coming,
Believing he listened while laughing you flew.

Leaves falling red, yellow, brown, all are the same,
And the love you have found lay outside in the rain.
Washed clean by the water but nursing its pain.
The witch's promise was coming, and you're looking
Elsewhere for your own selfish gain.

Keep looking, keep looking for somewhere to be,
Well, you're wasting your time, they're not stupid like he is.
Meanwhile leaves are still falling, you're too blind to see.

You won't find it easy now, it's only fair.
He was willing to give to you, you didn't care.
You're waiting for more but you've already had your share.
The witch's promise is turning, so don't you wait up
For him, he's going to be late.

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Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull are a British progressive rock group formed in Luton, Bedfordshire, in December 1967. Their music is characterised by the vocals, acoustic guitar, and flute playing of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its founding, and the guitar work of Martin Barre, who has been with the band since 1969, after he replaced original guitarist Mick Abrahams. more »

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Written by: IAN ANDERSON

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"The Witch's Promise" is a song by British progressive rock band Jethro Tull that fits into the categories of Folk Rock and Progressive Rock.
Release Date
The song was released in January 1970 as part of a double A side single with "Teacher."
Album
While it was not originally included on an album, it made its first LP appearance on the 1972 compilation album, "Living in the Past."
Chart Success
Achieving substantial commercial success, "The Witch's Promise" reached the no. 4 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
Promotional Film
The song was one of the first by Jethro Tull to be promoted with a music video, which was directed by David Mallet.
Controversy
Despite its success, the song sparked controversy due to its perceived satanic undertones bit was actually anti-hard drugs song, according to Ian Anderson, leader of the band.
Covers
There have been many covers of "The Witch's Promise" by other artists over the years, particularly within the progressive rock genre.
Live Performances
Despite this song’s popularity, it is rarely performed live by the band.
Song Composition
Ian Anderson composed and performed the song playing flute, acoustic guitar, and providing the lead vocals. Martin Barre, Glenn Cornick, and Clive Bunker were the other band members contributing to the song.
Inspiration
According to Ian Anderson, the song was influenced by a mix of folk, classical and eastern music, combined with hard rock.

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