Slipstream (video)
Slipstream is a video by Jethro Tull, recorded during the 1980 A tour, released in 1981. It was originally released on VHS, Capacitance Electronic Disc, and laserdisc, and was released as a DVD in Brazil in 2003. It is also included in the bonus DVD edition of A. This bonus DVD was the only official release on DVD until it was released as part of the 40th anniversary box set of A in April 2021.
The video shares its title with a song of the same name on the group's landmark 1971 album Aqualung.
Music videos
Slipstream mixed the concert tour with the videos recorded and directed by David Mallett. London's Hammersmith Odeon was used for exterior scenes, but the main concert footage was actually from a performance at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, filmed in November 1980. The music videos are:- "Dun Ringill"
- "Sweet Dream"
- "Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll"
- "Fylingdale Flyer"
Personnel
;Jethro Tull- Ian Anderson – flute, vocals
- Martin Barre – electric guitar
- Mark Craney – drums; bass in "Skating Away"
- Dave Pegg – bass; bouzouki in "Skating Away"
- Eddie Jobson – keyboards, electric violin; electric mandolin in "Skating Away"