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Wikipedia article




"'Cross-Eyed Mary'" is a song by the British progressive rock band Jethro Tull from their album 'Aqualung' (1971).

The song is about "Cross-Eyed Mary", a schoolgirl prostitute who prefers the company of "leching greys" over her schoolmates. It was intended as a companion piece to "Aqualung", the opening album track about a homeless man. The Aqualung character is given a cameo in "Cross-Eyed Mary".

"Cross-Eyed Mary" was ranked the 12th best Jethro Tull song in the book 'Rock - Das Gesamtwerk der grten Rock-Acts im Check'.

Recorded appearances



*'Aqualung' (1971)

*'Repeat The Best of Jethro Tull Vol II' (1977)

*'25th Anniversary Box Set' (1993)

*'The Best of Jethro Tull The Anniversary Collection' (1993)

Personnel



;Jethro Tull

* Ian Anderson vocals, acoustic guitar, flute

* Martin Barre electric guitar

* John Evan piano, organ, mellotron

* Jeffrey Hammond bass guitar

* Clive Bunker drums, percussion

;Additional personnel

* Terry Ellis - producer

Iron Maiden version



* Iron Maiden has covered the song, which has been released in different ways (see 'Piece of Mind', "The Trooper", 'The First Ten Years' and 'Best of the 'B' Sides'). In a 2022 interview with BraveWords, Anderson discussed his thoughts about Maiden's cover, stating, "A spirited rendition by a young Bruce testing out his vocal range in a key not really suited to him!

In popular culture



Films and TV

* The song made an appearance in the first season of the UK version of 'Life on Mars'.

* The song is featured in the soundtrack of the movie 'Breaking the Waves'.

Music

* The song has been covered by Elf (featuring Ronnie James Dio) in their 1972 live concert.

* The band Clutch covered "Cross-Eyed Mary" for the 'Sucking the 70s' compilation.

References



Category:Jethro Tull (band) songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Ian Anderson

Category:Songs written by Ian Anderson

Category:1971 songs

Category:Iron Maiden songs

Category:Songs about prostitutes

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