Jethro Tull Living In The Past Supersonic, 1976 "Living in the Past" is a classic track by the British band Jethro Tull, released as a single in 1969 and later included on their 1972 album of the same name. Written by frontman Ilan Anderson, the song features an unusual 5/4 time signature, giving it a unique, almost dance-like pulse. Anderson's flute, a signature Jethro Tull element intertwines with Martin Barre's acoustic guitars and Geoffrey Hammond's understated bass, creating a light but bro