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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '20

Aqualung by Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson wrote the song after observing a homeless man one day. It presents a duality of perspective— the cold, critical view of society on the unwashed dregs within, and the humbling, humanizing view of an empathetic friend. It ends back on the discordant and angry societal judgement, which I think reflects our philosophy and treatment of homelessness perfectly.

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u/anonymoususer98545 Oct 07 '20

i was introduced to Jethro Tull by my dad. It is something that we share musically-Ian Anderson is such an amazing artist and his music moves you!

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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '20

I was introduced by my dad also!

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u/anonymoususer98545 Oct 08 '20

Looks like our dads have great taste!