Steely Dan - The Fez | REACTION

[@ryankc3631]

Wisely, he came back to Steely Dan.

[@michaelwise4986]

he was mystically drawn back...like all of us, he's happily stuck!

[@brandoncampbell7274]

He should hear Reeling in the Years.

[@BlackCatMum]

Brendon: he reviewed “Reeling” about 6 months ago... 😊👍🏼

[@katcandoo]

Seems like we will never run out of Steely Dan songs and that's a great thing.

[@deckofcards87]

True that! Literally the bands entire catalogue is worth requesting

[@xebio6]

And then there's Donald Fagen's solo albums, and Walter's, and rarities...

[@rtl4x4]

All hands prepare to groove, this is not a drill

[@mrmockatoo6786]

I like it. And I feel it. And I'm doin' it.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@DancesInCombatBoots ! It's the Fez-tive season.Happy Feztivous!

[@Darkalen]

Green
Earrings.
For the love of all that is good and pure in the world.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

Yes!

[@eileendobbs8574]

Yes please

[@andyscott5277]

YES!!

[@kyleolsen5873]

Yes!

[@adriennepender673]

Or Don’t Take Me Alive. He needs a complete Royal Scam listening party!

[@mikek5958]

"Hey, I got a fever! And the only prescription...is more Steely Dan!"

[@MagnificoGiganticus]

Mike K, happily there is no cure.

[@static6OOO]

I love that Christopher Walken skit so much

[@NyMyers64]

Great track, legendary bassist Chuck Rainey lays down a serious groove here.

[@yolandajohnson8685]

Chuck Rainey on bass. Thank you.
I love to know whose on what, I'm such a fanatic for this kind of stuff.

[@ryanhallwrites]

The iconic Bernard Purdie on drums.

[@TimUckun]

Chuck Rainey and Bernard Purdie laid down some of the most amazing grooves ever. When is he going to get to Green Earrings. Now that's a groove!

[@yolandajohnson8685]

@@ryanhallwrites cool!!!!

[@phase2dennismcgranry771]

Amen!!! I saw him live with The Dan one year. What a show!!!

[@CMB76]

I learned something new today! Been listening to this for 30 years and never knew the meaning lol. You might as well just go through each complete Steely Dan album.

[@shayneoneill1506]

Honestly I'm not sure it was ever meant to be a metaphor, though maybe, Steely Dan did like to mess about with cryptic lyrics and the like.

[@cheycasters]

Ditto that!!

[@melanier3227]

Me too!

[@norsktoolmaker88]

@@melanier3227 And I've been listening to SD since they started. 69 last month.

[@mikimike]

If I remember right the name "Steely Dan" was a sex toy.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2202]

That look when Jamel gets the Fez reference... :) Priceless.

[@ArsMoriendi411]

No matter how F-ed up the world is, I can always count on Jamel for a smile. Thank you, brother!

[@jmtaylor5426]

Yes! Much *respect* and appreciation for that Jamel!

[@bwell6555]

👍🏻

[@JohnMedved]

Well, I'm 53 and I guess it's true when they "you learn something new every day." I always wondered why the Dan wrote a song about a Moroccan hat. Now I know. :)

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

John Medved Same here, except I’m 54. 😊

[@carlosasuncion116]

I'm 63 and I always wonder the meaning of The Fez, now I know, thanks for the Intel.

[@ga0425]

You never cease to delight & make me smile my friend. You are a shining light of so much that is good in this world of so much darkness & confusion. Thank you for being you & sharing with all of us Jamel. Peace to you brother. *respect*

[@alrivers2297]

@Mybiz I think he messed up what he meant to say.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

I think we all know you stuffed that up...maybe...you never disappoint?

[@ga0425]

@Mybiz I apologize for the confusion and my snarled up syntax. I’m still trying to get the hang of the English language. And in full disclosure, it’s the only language I actually know. Thanks to questionable lifestyle choices that I often seem to not learn from, I’m down to about nine brain cells. Not proofreading is among those poor choices that I have made. I appreciate your civilized way of pointing out my error and not roasting me to a crisp. Stay bold, stay beautiful and keep loving music.

[@ga0425]

@Al Rivers thank you for your perceptiveness & kindness. You’re absolutely correct. It’s like you have my back in a time where most people would just pile on & mock & roast me. Know that I appreciate you, your perceptiveness and that I am wishing health and happiness to you and yours. Stay kind, stay brilliant. This world needs more folks like you. Peace to you Al Rivers.

[@ga0425]

@mrmockatoo You are another example of the high level of quality individuals who frequent this channel. Passionate little geniuses & music lovers who understand when enthusiasm, voice-to-text & an indefensible habit of failing to proofread cause goofballs such as myself to post gibberish. Your willingness to try and decipher and explain my post is a rare and beautiful thing in these days of trolls and keyboard warriors. Stay rad and stay golden. I bow my head in appreciation and thanks to you for you being you. You Rock!

[@ericluttinger6035]

The "Purdy Shuffle" strikes again! Sooooo smooth.

[@coda3208]

This isn’t quite the PS. That’s more Home At Last. But he grooves hard on any beat.

[@marclandes9779]

Purdie works the HighHat like no one else. Rainey moves mountains.

[@vaportrails7943]

Babylon Sisters is the prime example of the Purdie Shuffle. Jamel did that a little while ago, check it.

[@grant5603]

This isn’t the Purdie Shuffle

[@Golfstar17]

Purdy wasn’t playing his shuffle on this one though

[@BigC.]

They were some bad hombres back in the day.

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Steely Dan with Michael McDonald on backing vocals - Time Out of Mind, I Got the News, Rose Darling, Bad Sneakers, Any World (That I'm Welcome To). You'll like those, Jamal.

[@Lynndane]

Yesss, Bad Sneakers!

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Rachel Lacow That’s why I keep recommending these songs. The only Steely Dan song with Michael he’s done so far was Peg and he didn’t recognize Michael’s voice on that one. Hope he checks these out soon. I’m dying for the reaction.

[@ucdbnxt7318]

MD with the 5 part harmony on PEG... watch that making of PEG vid..............

[@andyinoregon]

@@MichaelTrogdon1990 My biggest beef with Donald Fagen has been his refusal to perform his finest vocal collaboration with Michael McDonald "Any World (That I'm Welcome To)," even when they've shared the concert stage.

[@MegaMathguru]

Absolutely Bad Sneakers!

[@2869may]

"I.G.Y." ~ Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) Is a Great song and deserves a listen.

[@michaelhughes3273]

From the album " The Nightfly".

[@danielstorm8931]

What a great job young man. You are a natural at this...AND a joy to watch. Thanks man...

[@GM-lq4eu]

Haha, “ Like a jimmy hat”😂😂
That’s correct. Gotta love steely and a lot of the innuendo in their lyrics.
Keep em coming Jamel

[@jakesisco9763]

Gotta have some more Steely Dan! YEEEEEEEEEEES

[@jakesisco9763]

Could we have some Beatles please.. Across the Universe?

[@jakesisco9763]

Girl, Norwegian Wood, Octopus' Garden?

[@2869may]

@@jakesisco9763 "I.G.Y." ~ Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) Is a Great song and deserves a listen.

[@omnibus4157]

_I wanna be your holy man:_ Making somebody scream "Oh, God!" Heh.
Yay! OK, and now you've gotta listen to Bodhisattva (Bow-dee-satt-vah). It's so amazing. The guitar solos are amazing. Such a great song.

[@barryanderson3910]

Totally agree.

[@michaelwise4986]

AGREED! The alive in America version burns!

[@debbieomi]

Or, as my former roommate called it, going to church on a Saturday night. lol

[@c4lderone649]

I've been very fortunate to see Steely Dan twice in concert: once before and once after Becker's death. To say it wasn't close to the same show would be a severe understatement. Donald was just in his own little world. I really felt for him. RIP Walter.

[@nettiemac]

I saw them in 2014 and I never realized how gregarious and chatty that Becker was. I can just imagine how different the show would be now.

[@gh41996]

Steely Dan - The Caves of Altamira

[@johnyoung4561]

gh41996 yes please!

[@susanslade4044]

Yes!!

[@HollowGolem]

That sax solo!

[@sounder9393]

90% sure he's already reacted to that one. Might be a little ways back.

[@PhreakPhantom]

Been asking for that one forever

[@lisabarbosa4541]

Steely Dan's Never Going Back To My Old School was our Senior Prom Song...back in 1977...another great song!!! Jump down that rabbit hole Jamel...you will not regret it! ☮💜

[@donjohnston4215]

Love the channel. Love Watching someone else discover the music I grew up with.

[@larryclark5422]

Earth, Wind and Fire...you will love them
Lets Groove Tonight
Serpentine Fire
Boogie Wonderland
Fantasy

[@zorak1704]

In the immortal words of Doctor Who, “Fezzes are cool!”

[@nettiemac]

“Huhhuhuuhhuh yeah, cool.” - Drs. Bea is & Butthead

[@Lance37a]

And Bow ties.

[@terryconnelly484]

I enjoy multicolored EXTRA long scarfs myself

[@sunsungoaway]

@@terryconnelly484 YASSSS!

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Love it that you are digging Steely Dan. Used to study with it on, turned down low in the background, when I was in college 30 some odd years ago. Such great music to study by.

[@cd1857]

Got to get to "Time Out of Mind" and "I Got The News"

[@abstuct1015]

Chet Diamond YESSIR

[@lukethompson5191]

King Of The World, Time Out Of Mind

[@themchangesband]

King Of The World

[@mildew_999]

“Time Out of Mind” is the bomb. I still contend that Quincy Jones stole the intro from “Time Out of Mind” for Michael Jackson’s “Billy Jean”

[@yolandajohnson8685]

My favorites by Steely Dan:
Ricki Don't Lose That Number
Deacon Blues

[@4EClark]

I know I'm so surprised they have not reviewed Rikki Don't Lose That Number. That is such a great smooth song!!

[@yolandajohnson8685]

@@4EClark yes it is

[@sueprator9314]

@@4EClark I am a Dan devotee but Rikki is so simplistic in beat and overplayed over the years...just too much exposure...yawn

[@justsandy4381]

Deacon Blues!

[@lancecornell9978]

Steely Dan has so many songs to hang their hats on.

[@iwantmyutube9040]

One of the most underrated bands.

[@jadoc5094]

Time out of Mind by them is a must! I love that you’re doing Steely Dan too. 👍

[@jonathansmith3742]

SIgn in Stranger is on the Royal Scam album, it is different from the rest of the songs on it but it is not a lesser tune.

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Sign in Stranger is also very fit with the Katy Lied album. It has more of an acoustic piano vibe as opposed to the other guitar-based songs of The Royal Scam.

[@lilamydogscruffy8842]

Steely Dan!! The Fez. Haven't heard this jam in decades! Felt great to hear this again.

[@joegoetz8884]

Man, you make this 63yr old white guy smile, and that’s worth a lot...Thanks!💖

[@minermike61]

Most of their albums still have a timeless feel for me. When I get tired of my rock and roll, I always go back to Jazz and Steely Dan. Newer music is a hard sell for me and I accept that I'm era based because I listen to anything from the early 80s back to as far as you want to go. The idea that there are people just discovering Steely Dan is a bit of a thrill for me because that's how huge they were for my brother and I. I should mention that there are couple of other guys who have tuned into Steely Dan as well. You can't argue with numbers. Another thing I had edit and add, you have to remember what everyone else was doing when this came out. I don't know if they were ahead of everyone else but they certainly captured what I recall from the time.

[@richkurl]

You're right. Their music is as fresh and essential in 2020 as it was in 1972.

[@kendrairvin5673]

Once I heard Peg that was it for me..been a fan for years!!!

[@YogZab]

Greetings! Love Steely. How about revisiting Neil Young soon. Like a Hurricane, Cinnamon Girl, Sugar Mountain are all beauties! Please and thank you.

[@arladicey]

Love Steely Dan!

[@joefuentes4257]

Some of the BEST musicians and recording engineers that gave us music to enjoy and witness Jamel’s expressions. Priceless!!

[@ker2112]

You should give Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding by Elton John. It's epic!

[@randyortiz8865]

I was just thinking that too. Yes...Funeral for a Friend by Elton John

[@leefertwayne8163]

I'm never giving up...gonna keep on trying to reach Jamal about Little River Band. Such wonderful harmonies! I recommend "Reminiscing" and "Cool Change."

[@scottbilger9294]

You are THE MAN for figuring out lyrics. We are not worthy!

[@lara314]

Yes! Any Steely Dan song is a great pick!

[@wpochert]

The Royal Scam is one of the best albums ever :)

[@paulyoung6040]

Late 70's,I really miss my late wife,we were married so young,she died way too soon,it wasn't fair😢

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Paul Young So sorry for your loss.

[@apriladelewhyte]

❤️

[@HandleTakenlol]

Blessings
Im sorry for your loss

[@louisb5563]

So sorry for your loss mate.

[@AGENT99937]

Thats awful. I’m so sorry 😐

[@williamberger2178]

I just loved watching your expression when you realized what the "Fez" is!
Look up what a Steely Dan is too!

[@twinboys6401]

That’s what Steely Dan does!! Smooth groove

[@yolandajohnson8685]

Jamel, here's a song from 1967 that will go deep into your soul:
"Get Together" by The Youngbloods 1967
this song goes well with what is going on in the world today.
I know that you will like this song and know that you will give it many Reactions.
Have a pleasant evening.

[@sueprator9314]

That is an anthem song to the serous sh*t of the 60s...Civil Rights and Vietnam.

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

Really really hoping :
King of the World is coming soon
Post apocalyptic tune with a great groove - have the lyrics handy

[@zeferreviews3498]

Yes! Plz ive been posting on every video

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

ZeferReviews Btw - one of Jamel’s subscribers did a pretty cool animation / lyric video w/ good sound of KoW - send you the link

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

ZeferReviews Here’s the link
th-cam.com/video/n-KgkFef2Zw/w-d-xo.html

[@hoopsmccann639]

no marigolds in the promised land . . .

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

Hoops McCann ... ‘ there’s a hole in the ground where they used to grow ‘
Also love the line that mentions ‘ smoking cobalt cigarettes ‘

[@toolman8269]

Bwahahahaha! Your face when it finally clicked what Fagen is singing about! I laughed so hard! Steely Dan are the kings of sardonic humor both in lyrics and music structure. So happy to see you're reacting to them. Absolutely love your channel. I tune in every day now! Peace out!

[@brulat]

"Pretty" Purdie did his thing again. My favorite song by Steely Dan. I have been asking you to listen to this one for months. THANK YOU!!

[@HyzersGR]

You have to react to Steely Dan - Night By Night off Pretzel Logic!

[@kellyjaros]

Yes!!!

[@JustSomeDude_.]

Yep. Most underrated SD tune.

[@ParagonKevin]

You have to do Glamour Profession next. Most underrated Steely Dan song. You'll love it.

[@jameshobgood1324]

True indeed!

[@mattcanich4287]

I've been including that in my recommendations under every Dan reaction he does

[@alrivers2297]

I agree

[@donaldjackson1490]

Best bass groove ever

[@sueprator9314]

So is Here at the Western World....some appreciate it as I do as really special...but so many others don't mention it...

[@MrDstyle09]

Ha ha you called it Jamal! I love this band! Steely Ben You're AWESOME your lyric videos are AMAZING! 🎶🎶🕺🕺🕺🕺

[@alanbyrne9972]

Knew straight away you'd love that intro. I almost always open a DJ set with this one

[@robertgaither9512]

Steely Dan: "Glamour Professional"

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Profession.

[@robertgaither9512]

@@IronMan-tk8uc Ah, my mistake. Thank you Iron Man.😊

[@nancywright4430]

Jamal I have to tell you that you're my hero. I'm addicted to your reactions and deep appreciation for the music of my day. I saw you react to Boz Scaggs and it made me want to request Lou Reed ... Take a walk on the wild side... you'll like it..

[@jmtaylor5426]

Boz? Where? I haven't seen his reactions to Boz....😣

[@robertmccarty9951]

You got the meaning of this song so quickly! I listened to this song for years and thought they were talking about a hat! About 10 years ago my friend told me the song is about a condom! Jamel, you are a genius!

[@AlanBerndt]

Priceless. I can't stop laughing. Love this!

[@bgator2001able]

Love your reactions! Best anywhere! Has anyone requested The Alan Parsons Project....."Time" or "Games People Play". Again, love the content. Peace brother!

[@barbr7802]

I Wouldn't Wanna Be Like you

[@Doggeslife]

"The fez, also called tarboosh, is a felt headdress in the shape of a short cylindrical peakless hat, usually red, and sometimes with a tassel attached to the top. The name "fez" refers to the Moroccan city of Fez, where the dye to colour the hat was extracted from crimson berries."
Peace, bro.

[@dwgale01]

In this case it refers to another type of covering worn lower down, usually without a tassel.

[@dwgale01]

@Michael Powell I believe what you've been rolling out are known as pasties. Strippers used to wear them on their breasts to stay within the law.

[@ncbeach22]

This is a sing about safe sex. The fez refers to a condom.

[@GetTheStrap1989]

Anybody who thinks the fez is a condom is stupid.

[@ncbeach22]

@@GetTheStrap1989 that's what it's about. Apparently you don't know how to read between the lines. Idiot.

[@ritab5153]

Good for you, Jamel!!! I've been listening to this since it came out, and i JUST learned from you what the Fez was!! :) Thank you, Steely Ben.
This band is SO PHENOMENAL, and it is SO much fun to see you enjoying all of the little nuances in the music and vocals. Welcome to the Dan Fam! (i just made that up, but welcome!)

[@norwoodsstokes3883]

Grooves was so undeniable,..👐🏽👐🏽💪🏽💪🏽🎯🎯🎯🎯💯

[@invisibledooley]

"Jimmy Hat" is a hilarious name for it, "Don't forget your Jimmy Hat".

[@kuhnnl]

Never gonna do it without the fez on, oh no 😀

[@michaelbriefs9764]

These guys always have the groove going! So many colors and moves, styles, instruments, cool vocals. It's awesome.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

This tune has a bad ass groove. Whoever recommended this knows their bangers 👍

[@neilpatrickhairless]

And yes, its about a Jimmy Hat 😂

[@peterhernandez3182]

Great song! Please check out Blood Sweat and Tears when you can.✌️

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Peter Hernandez Oh yeah!!

[@Ironhandjohn]

Go Down Gamblin’ for sure.

[@revevsetcandwhatnot8484]

Hey I caught one early. Hope you're well, Jamel.

[@ebonywahine]

This entire album is an examination of the underside of life...and it is a freakin' jam!

[@gregbanks5624]

Man, Jamal, can't stop listening to you.
Digging all your videos on Steely Dan, Doogie Brothers, Christopher Cross in particular.
Damn, your saying all my feelz. The world needs more you!
Peace!

[@melvinwomack3717]

Most definitely King of the world is the shit.he said it's one of them hats right 🤭😆😆😆

[@danapaul3216]

Melvin Womack yes to King of the World! Countdown to Ecstasy is such an underrated album. Always put the lil’ fez on the little head!

[@mikemargerum6441]

hands down the best dan song.

[@melvinwomack3717]

@@mikemargerum6441 it's a good one for sure

[@melvinwomack3717]

@@danapaul3216 I love that album but I put royal scam on par with it

[@danapaul3216]

Yep Royal Scam is at the top, but Countdown is right there IMO. It is hard to rank SD albums I’m sure everyone has a different favorite...

[@benharvey8094]

Dude, you gotta check out “Rich Girl” by Hall and Oates. That song is the bomb.

[@marcoaguilar2394]

Hall & Oates is another "Wormhole" to go down! Lots of Rock & Soul.

[@alanrobison2657]

Great job Jamel!! I love your flavor or spin that you put on all your songs. You’re good at what you do or actually you’re the best I’ve seen!! Great personality to go with it. Greetings from Riverside California, this is Alan saying , stay safe!

[@Roughpaws_Studio]

One of my favourites! Love this song. Great album too.

[@yolandajohnson8685]

Jamel, here are some songs that will hit what going on in the world today:
Three Dog Night:
Easy To Be Hard
The Guess Who:
No Time
Three Dog Night:
Black and White

[@nathanrg9619]

THE GUESS WHO! We need some reactions about them.

[@alrivers2297]

@@nathanrg9619 Undun

[@ericcross7863]

Yolanda Johnson .....Steppenwolf monster but the live version,very relevant in today's world

[@yolandajohnson8685]

@@ericcross7863 never heard of it but I'm going to listen to it today.

[@yolandajohnson8685]

@@alrivers2297 I looooove Undun.

[@dianefrazee6433]

Requesting your Reaction to Robert Palmer - Didn't Mean To Turn You On, Every Kinda People, Addicted To Love...

[@michaelwise4986]

@Diane Frazee...Yes indeed! AND Palmer’s performance of Some Like It Hot with the incredible band Power Station...featuring the late Tony Thompson of Chic on drums!🔥

[@roguechocolateer8235]

Man, you are in my youth here! High school in the late 70s (graduated in 1980. Thank you for bringing these songs back. How is the best way to send you requests

[@paulboyes5120]

Luv it Jamal ! Fire in the hole, Brooklyn knows the charmer under me, Caves of Altamira, Everyone's gone to the movie's. MOST UNDERRATED BAND EVER!

[@BayouMaccabee]

Pretty sure you're right about a "fez" being a condom. I'm wondering when he says "I wanna be your holy man" if he might be saying that he wants to be the one to make her scream out "oh God" while doing it. LOL

[@seanhanning1700]

Time Out of Mind and Bad Sneakers gotta be on the list! Love your reactions Jamel

[@Dornie51]

No wonder you have over 400,000 subscribers now, your reactions to these songs (especially to one of my favourite bands - Steely Dan) is a treat for us. You are so entertaining to watch! 😁😄😁 Keep up the great work 😎🥰

[@janishaldeman3339]

It just never gets old

[@captainmagnify2796]

Hey man absolutely love the your Steely Dan reactions! Its so pleasurable watching someone else buzz off them the way you do! Stay safe, friend

[@robertcutting4007]

Music for life, never stop listening my friend! I live by that. 64 and have continued to listen to whatever moves me and always will.

[@datbirdie]

I got the album when it came out, listened to that song dozens of times, but I was today years old that I realized what this song was about! Thanks for that, man.

[@jml-rj5re]

YES!!!!. The Groove!

[@jh61]

Love Steely Dan, thanks for posting...Your so funny!

[@chrisbarlow2131]

The Fez! Brilliant. Love it all from those cheesy keyboards to the wonderful soloing. Thanks for choosing it.

[@kgrindle5568]

I love your reactions to these old songs!!! 💕

[@randyl6541]

I have heard this song a million times. I never knew.

[@davidbacchus8653]

Wow! I just loved how the drummer kept that groove. Sounded a lot like Bernard Purdie doing his famous "Purdie shuffle". I could be wrong.

[@hiphophockey]

The dance you did when you realized you were right about the jimmy hat...GOLD!! Such a great groove. Thanks for the laugh, my brother.

[@michaelhughes3273]

Love the intro. Walter's guitar solo is awesome. Yeah, bro, the Fez is a hat with a tassel on it. Was in Turkey for a while and seen a lot of Turkish men rocking it.

[@rainer6565]

Thanks for everything your doing. I got some great laughs from your content.

[@eagelcat]

This music is awesome and timeless

[@brendan007]

Thanks for my doing my request! 😎 Did NOT disappoint

[@aaron-naomiharding4495]

Saw steely Dan a few years back. Wild but very amazing!

[@0zoneTherapyW0rks]

You don't know how much your posts are getting me through life right now. MUSIC HEALS.

[@0zoneTherapyW0rks]

Something about the geometric perfection of sound that orders our cells in line, know what I mean... like a cosmic zipper. And I'm good again.

[@tonee9644]

Bro you are killing it.. great music choices!