Maria Anthony: Guitars, vocals, flute, and percussion
Gordon Bears: Bass (tracks 1-4, 6 & 7) and Mandolin (tracks 2 & 3)
Megan Hurt: Violin (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7)

All songs copyright Ian Anderson (ASCAP) except tracks 1 & 5, copyright Maria Anthony 1997.

To order, send $8 for a tape or $10 for a CD (add $2 if outside the USA) to:
Maria Anthony
PO Box 1554
Lawrence, Kansas, USA 66044

This collection of songs celebrates the music of Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. He has written hundreds of great songs; here are a few, along with a couple offerings of my own. Tull has been a real inspiration to me, and to so many devoted fans the world over.

Ian Anderson turns 50(!) this year: this recording is my way of saying thanks, happy birthday, and many happy returns!

- MARIA, Summer '97

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Art School
by Maria Anthony

What time is it in England, are you drinking your tea
Are you thinking of a visit to your friend across the sea
And are you still 17 somewhere in your memory

Well I know where the best groups got their start
They came from the finest English schools of art
They played fast and loud and they looked so very smart

Chorus:
Take me back to Blackpool, put me in art school
I want to play the best that I can
Take me back to Blackpool, put me in art school
I want to be in the band

What time is it in England are you lying in bed
And when you awake will there be music in your head
Did you know back then you would reach us with the things you said

Did you go there to make the scene, or did you have a plan
To change some part of the world with a rock and roll band
And make so many friends in every land

Chorus:

And where are you now, in the lap of luxury
Are you everything that you always thought you'd be
May the love of music keep your spirit free

What time is it in England, are you drinking your tea
Are you thinking of a visit to your friends across the sea
If you have time can I meet you back in '63

Chorus:

Songs of the Troubadour
by Maria Anthony

Have you heard the songs of the Troubadour?
It's true he mixes a metaphor,
Shuffles his rhyme,
And juggles his time
To find just what he's looking for.

Have you heard a tune that was so sublime?
A wild flute call from another time,
That turns you 'round
And leads you down
A twisting path of rhyme?

If you heard the tales of the Troubadour
Perhaps you would listen and listen more
Each time I do
I find something new
And so might you, I'm sure.

Well I know the songs of the Troubadour.
It's true he's a year or two older than before.
I wish him good cheer on this merry day
Kind fortune, all blessings in every way.
My life's full of song
But there's always room for more.
If you know the songs of the Troubadour...
Have you heard the songs of the Troubadour?