Hymn 43
Jethro Tull
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Our father high in heaven, smile down upon your son Who's busy with his money games, his women and his gun Oh Jesus save me And the unsung Western hero, killed an Indian or three, And then he made his name in Hollywood To set the white man free Oh Jesus save me If Jesus saves, well He'd better save Himself From the gory glory seekers who use His name in death Oh Jesus save me If Jesus saves, well He'd better save Himself From the gory glory seekers who use His name in death Oh Jesus save me Well, I saw Him in the city and on the mountains of the moon His cross was rather bloody He could hardly roll His stone Oh Jesus save me
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13 facts about this song
Music Genre"Hymn 43" is a straightforward rock song by Jethro Tull rocking the sensibilities of progressive rock which also blend elements of blues, folk, and jazz into their music.
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Album AppearanceThe song is from the band's fourth studio album "Aqualung," released in 1971.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Jethro Tull's frontman and lead vocalist, Ian Anderson.
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Lyrics Theme"Hymn 43" possesses lyrics with a heavy Christian theme, showing a critical take on religion.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its provocative religious theme, the song reached #91 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Unique AspectThe song begins with a striking, distorted guitar riff that gives an aggressive edge to the uptempo track.
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Song LengthThe original version of "Hymn 43" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song over the years, evidencing its influence and popularity among musicians.
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Song UseThe song "Hymn 43" is used in the HBO television series "Vinyl," produced by Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a key track on the album, "Hymn 43" was not performed live by the band until 1991, around 20 years after its release.
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Meaning of the SongAccording to some interpretations, "Hymn 43" provides a controversial view of Jesus Christ as just another historical figure used to justify wrongdoings and violence.
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Musical Structure"Hymn 43" stands out for its dynamic changes, moving from chunky guitar riffs to serene acoustic sections, showcasing the band's structural prowess.
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RecordingThe song was recorded at Island Studios, London. It was amongst Jethro Tull's first albums to not be recorded at the typical location of Morgan Studios which they had used before.
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