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A fact from The Witch's Promise appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 27 October 2018 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that "The Witch's Promise" is the only Jethro Tull single to feature a Mellotron?

A record of the entry may be seen at Wikipedia:Recent additions/2018/October. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Witch's Promise.

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Title sometimes lacks article?

Sources, including some Wikipedia articles, suggest that sometimes (or perhaps even more often) this single has been titled simply "Witch's Promise". If this is so, it might be advisable to create a redirect. Harfarhs (talk) 00:09, 29 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

https://www.discogs.com/Jethro-Tull-The-Witchs-Promise-Teacher/release/3254395 https://www.discogs.com/Jethro-Tull-The-Witchs-Promise-Teacher/master/242593 https://www.45cat.com/record/wip6077

i look at title upon release, if possible thanks for looking out! Tillywilly17 (talk) 16:02, 30 May 2021 (UTC) https://www.discogs.com/Jethro-Tull-The-Witchs-Promise-Teacher/release/3254395 This version The Witch's Promise / Teacher, duration side A (4:00) Compare with Jethro Tull - Witch's Promise / Teacher, duration side A (3:55) and Jethro Tull - Witch's Promise / Teacher, duration side A (3:55)[reply]

you are correct though vote we keep as is for now Tillywilly17 (talk) 16:05, 30 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Page 59 from Flying Colours The Jethro Tull Reference Manual by Greg Russo-JethroTull2016

Returning home to London, Morgan Studios found the band locked in its confines again in mid-December. "Teacher" and "The Witch's Promise" were produced by Ellis and Anderson during the session. John Evans, on a break from college, played Hammond organ on "Teacher" and both piano and mellotron on "The Witch's Promise." Evans brought Jeffrey Hammond with him to observe the session. Since both sides were considered equally strong, the single was marketed as a double-sided disc. As their first record release of the '70s, "The Witch's Promise"/ "Teacher" became a #4 British hit (#3 NME). While "The Witch's Promise" was another elegantly styled Anderson original, "Teacher" was a heavier, Martin Barre-fueled rocker. Martin Barre turned in dual guitar duty on "The Witch's Promise" through the use of acoustic and electric guitars on the track. The single version of "Teacher" made its first appearance on the 1988 box set, but it unfortunately was presented in rechanneled stereo instead of duplicating the original single's true stereo mix. England was the only country to receive the original single in stereo. The belated American single also had "Teacher" on its B-side, but in a shorter, more controlled alternate take. Despite claims to the contrary, the US version was a completely different take utilizing none of the elements of the UK version. It was decided that the alternate version was more appropriate for American audiences. You want more label goofs? The UK single appeared with the following title variations: "The Witch's Promise"/ "Teacher," "Witch's Promise"/ "The Teacher" and "Witch's Promise"/ "Teacher." I can happily say that no copies were pressed as "The Witch's Promise"/ "The Teacher"! What is the correct title? The sleeve has it correct! As a special release for the German Sonderauflage record club, Island Records issued an unusual self-titled compilation LP that featured singles and album tracks. It is the first LP to include "Sweet Dream" and "The Witch's Promise." Since both songs had not yet been mixed in stereo, they appear in rechanneled stereo. This LP is very difficult to find. Also difficult is the Swedish single release that came on blue vinyl and also on standard black vinyl. On top of this, a unique Mexican release coupled "Sweet Dream" with a Tommy Roe recording. Tillywilly17 (talk) 16:21, 30 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

"you are correct though

vote we keep as is for now"

Creating a redirect at Witch's Promise would not cause any problems at this article, though, and would assist those who have only been informed of the 'alternate' title. Harfarhs (talk) 19:31, 30 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I would not oppose itTillywilly17 (talk) 11:13, 31 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]