This “Stand Out Single” was Jethro Tull’s first recorded work.
The single “Sunshine Day” / “Aeroplane” marks the earliest known release by the legendary British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, although at the time of the single’s release in February 1968, they were mistakenly credited as “Jethro Toe”—a typographical error on the original UK 7” release on the MGM label (MGM 1384).
And the long grass blows in the evening cool
And August’s rare delight may be April’s fool
But think not of that, my love
I’m tight against the seam
And I’m growing up to meet you down on velvet green
Jethro Tull is a British rock band formed in Blackpool, England, in 1967. Initially playing blues rock and jazz fusion, the group’s bandleader, founder, primary composer, and only constant member is Ian Anderson, a multi-instrumentalist who mainly plays flute and acoustic guitar, and is also the lead vocalist.
