This was written by Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson, who has described the character Mary a "child prostitute." She lives a wretched existence offering her services to the dregs of humanity. The character "Aqualung" has a cameo in this song, presumably as one of Mary's cutomers. The "jack knife barber" is a man who performs abortions.
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This was written by Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson, who has described the character Mary a "child prostitute." She lives a wretched exis… read more
This was written by Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson, who has described the character Mary a "child prostitute." She lives a wretched existence offering her services to the dr… read more
Jethro Tull is a British rock band formed in Blackpool, Lancashire in 1967. The band initially played blues rock and jazz fusion before incorporating elements of English folk music, hard rock, and classical music, developing a distinctive progressive rock sound. Ian Anderson, the band's founder, leader, principal composer, and lead vocalist, has been the only constant member. Anderson is a multi-instrumentalist, primarily playing flute and acoustic guitar. Over the years, the band has included several notable musicians, such as guitarists Mick Abrahams and Martin Barre (the lat… read more
Jethro Tull is a British rock band formed in Blackpool, Lancashire in 1967. The band initially played blues rock and jazz fusion before incorporating elements of English folk music, hard ro… read more
Jethro Tull is a British rock band formed in Blackpool, Lancashire in 1967. The band initially played blues rock and jazz fusion before incorporating elements of English folk music, hard rock, and classical music, developing a distinct… read more