"This Was" is the debut studio album by the British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1968. It is the only Jethro Tull album with guitarist Mick Abrahams who was a major influence on the sound and music style of the band's first songs. Original lead guitarist Mick Abrahams contributed to the songwriting and the singing. His influence can be heard on various tracks; for example "Some Day the Sun Won't Shine for You" (an Ian Anderson original) could just as easily be credited to Big Bill Broonzy or Robert Johnson, "Cat's Squirrel" is Abrahams' big showcase, where he Read more on Last.fm.
