@@brodywurr2271 He's said that he got around an album's worth of songs written during Covid-19 isolation, but no other information has been given after that point
That bass sounds incredible! I’ve listened to the different bootlegs a million times but am only just now hearing all the nuances in the bass player’s performance.
Pour out the wine, little girl I've got just two friends in this whole wide world Here's to reckless lovers We all need somebody Stashed in the yellow Jag I've got my life and laundry in a gladstone bag You should know the program Just one red rose and a tender goodbye (one last goodbye) Then I run to the second arrangement It's only the natural thing Who steps out with no regrets A sparkling conscience, a new address When I run to the second arrangement The home of a mutual friend Now's the time to redefine the first arrangement again It's a sticky situation A serious affair I must explain it to you somehow Right now, I'll just move back one square Here comes that noise again Another scrambled message from my last best friend Something I can dance to A song with tears in it Old friends abandon me It's just the routine politics of jealousy Someday we'll remember That one red rose and one last goodbye (one last goodbye) Then I run to the second arrangement It's only the natural thing Who steps out with no regrets A sparkling conscience, a new address When I run to the second arrangement The home of a mutual friend Now's the time to redefine the first arrangement again
I think the lyric is "...LaRue Steps Out with no Regret...!" referring to Lash LaRue, the classic 40's Cowboy Actor. Probably used to signify the outlaw attitude of the narrator of the song.
Not sure why but I’ve read that Steely Dan said Katy Lied sounded bad from a recording mistake or something but I actually really like the sound of that album and I think it’s their best.
As funky and MYSTERIOUS as always STEELY DAN always steel the show musically from the song writing to composition collaboration these fellas are GOLD in rock and roll...hell music period
Sterling work sir, I daresay you've now reached the point where, had this track appeared as a bonus unreleased track (a la "Here At The Western World") on one of the many SD compilations of recent years, it wouldn't have sounded at all out of place, so thanks again for your endeavours. The song and it's story continue to fascinate me too; that Don and Walter evidently thought so highly of it puts a lot of pressure on the evidence we have before us. In that sense, it IS a little underwhelming, no horns, repetitive guitar lick (on a Steely Dan record!), but at the same time, it's so perfectly Steely Dan too, a great underlying bounce to the rhythm track, velvety backing vocals and everything else supremely neat and tidy. I'll always suspect that there were further elements to be added, but I couldn't tell you what they might have been. Do you have any thoughts on this yourself @Jive Miguel?
Horns are missing for sure, confirmed by Tom Scott himself who wrote a chart which he no longer has, nor does he remember the parts. The outro guitar maybe sounds a bit of a placeholder for something less repetitive, also perhaps some synthy lines in the breakdown sections, we’ll never really know. I did a version with horns which were written and recorded by another fan, I’ll upload that soon. Personally speaking, I’m glad it never got completed as we wouldn’t have got Third World Man, which I love.
@JiveMiguel A fair point about Third World Man. Personally, I would take 'My Rival' off the Gaucho album and put this track on instead. Or, as CDs can contain more information, put this track SOMEWHERE on the album along with 'My Rival'. It may upset the overall balance but with a little re-shuffling I am sure it would have made an even stronger collection.
I’m in love with Steely Dan! It’s such a pleasure to hear a version that sounds so clean. If this wasn’t deleted it would’ve been a single for sure!! Do you have this on Spotify by chance?
TWM is sooo good imo. But id agree this would be a good send off. I think TWM was very symptomatic of the situation they were in while recording Gaucho. It was a dark way to end a good run
Probably not much difference, I don’t know which version you’re referring to but I guess this one is longer as I used the instrumental version which has a longer fade out. I rebalanced it as well so it might sound a bit more polished.
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Man this sounds incredible. Just wish Don would magically toss The Second Arrangement on the end of his upcoming solo project (let me fantasize)
Is there a project in the works??
@@brodywurr2271 He's said that he got around an album's worth of songs written during Covid-19 isolation, but no other information has been given after that point
What an era of brilliant music,I'm 74 now and still grooving to this band ,magical
I'm 42 and grooving to this too. Steely Dan is timeless!
Nice to see this back on TH-cam. Hopefully you’ll be able to post the final version of yours with the horns.
That bass sounds incredible! I’ve listened to the different bootlegs a million times but am only just now hearing all the nuances in the bass player’s performance.
I can actually hear the bassline. It's gorgeous.
Pour out the wine, little girl
I've got just two friends in this whole wide world
Here's to reckless lovers
We all need somebody
Stashed in the yellow Jag
I've got my life and laundry in a gladstone bag
You should know the program
Just one red rose and a tender goodbye (one last goodbye)
Then I run to the second arrangement
It's only the natural thing
Who steps out with no regrets
A sparkling conscience, a new address
When I run to the second arrangement
The home of a mutual friend
Now's the time to redefine the first arrangement again
It's a sticky situation
A serious affair
I must explain it to you somehow
Right now, I'll just move back one square
Here comes that noise again
Another scrambled message from my last best friend
Something I can dance to
A song with tears in it
Old friends abandon me
It's just the routine politics of jealousy
Someday we'll remember
That one red rose and one last goodbye (one last goodbye)
Then I run to the second arrangement
It's only the natural thing
Who steps out with no regrets
A sparkling conscience, a new address
When I run to the second arrangement
The home of a mutual friend
Now's the time to redefine the first arrangement again
I think the lyric is "...LaRue Steps Out with no Regret...!" referring to Lash LaRue, the classic 40's Cowboy Actor. Probably used to signify the outlaw attitude of the narrator of the song.
Awesome version!
It's kinda sad loving a song that was never released 😥
Better to love a song that never got released than let a song this good be lost to time
Never got released . . . yet
Any new SD is guaranteed to be superb
Most excellent remaster, sir!
I know Steely Dan's fanbase is full of audiophiles but as someone who listens to a lot of old dusty soul, this sounds high quality enough to me!
Not sure why but I’ve read that Steely Dan said Katy Lied sounded bad from a recording mistake or something but I actually really like the sound of that album and I think it’s their best.
Wonderful track...God bless Steely Dan for the magical sounds!
Finally another masterpiece from our master!
I hope this gets official releaee someday, even with its aural flaws. It deserves to stand as a part of the Dan's legscy.
As funky and MYSTERIOUS as always STEELY DAN always steel the show musically from the song writing to composition collaboration these fellas are GOLD in rock and roll...hell music period
Just Great. Thanks for all you've done. So much entertainment.
PURE DOPE
They should just add it to rereleases of Gaucho. With AI etc. they should be able to frankenstein a final version up to DF's standards.
Super Beauts!
Great job!
The Orlando show was canceled last year, we were bummed. I would have bought front row seats!
Was in College with aja album, like every day!
Black magic and alchemy! What a great track to bring back from the dead. Thank you!!
Newly cultivated in Bogota, I presume, and most welcome..
Sterling work sir, I daresay you've now reached the point where, had this track appeared as a bonus unreleased track (a la "Here At The Western World") on one of the many SD compilations of recent years, it wouldn't have sounded at all out of place, so thanks again for your endeavours. The song and it's story continue to fascinate me too; that Don and Walter evidently thought so highly of it puts a lot of pressure on the evidence we have before us. In that sense, it IS a little underwhelming, no horns, repetitive guitar lick (on a Steely Dan record!), but at the same time, it's so perfectly Steely Dan too, a great underlying bounce to the rhythm track, velvety backing vocals and everything else supremely neat and tidy. I'll always suspect that there were further elements to be added, but I couldn't tell you what they might have been. Do you have any thoughts on this yourself @Jive Miguel?
Horns are missing for sure, confirmed by Tom Scott himself who wrote a chart which he no longer has, nor does he remember the parts. The outro guitar maybe sounds a bit of a placeholder for something less repetitive, also perhaps some synthy lines in the breakdown sections, we’ll never really know. I did a version with horns which were written and recorded by another fan, I’ll upload that soon. Personally speaking, I’m glad it never got completed as we wouldn’t have got Third World Man, which I love.
@JiveMiguel A fair point about Third World Man. Personally, I would take 'My Rival' off the Gaucho album and put this track on instead. Or, as CDs can contain more information, put this track SOMEWHERE on the album along with 'My Rival'. It may upset the overall balance but with a little re-shuffling I am sure it would have made an even stronger collection.
@@JiveMiguel wow would love to hear that horns version!
@@JiveMiguel I'm really looking forward to that version with horns👌
The added horns would be something else
do you have a lossless version of this and the other remasters you've done? honestly the best version of second arrangement I've heard
Thank you for this.
The album Gaucho used several studio drummers... who was this? Porcaro? Great to hear it. Fascinating. Grateful!❤
Ed Greene apparently
I’m in love with Steely Dan! It’s such a pleasure to hear a version that sounds so clean. If this wasn’t deleted it would’ve been a single for sure!! Do you have this on Spotify by chance?
youve outdone yaself mr.M
I always thought this song would have been a better ending to Gaucho than TWM. But…we got it what we got.
TWM is sooo good imo. But id agree this would be a good send off. I think TWM was very symptomatic of the situation they were in while recording Gaucho. It was a dark way to end a good run
What's different in this from the other remaster that's out? BTW; this song rocks on all fronts; so good and sad it never got a proper release.
Probably not much difference, I don’t know which version you’re referring to but I guess this one is longer as I used the instrumental version which has a longer fade out. I rebalanced it as well so it might sound a bit more polished.
YES andy
dope ass beat man…
Much better version. Mondo thanks!
So Steely. Larry Carlton or Walter Becker on that smooth guitar overdub? Brings me back to "Black Cow" on Aja. Good stuff.
Was this using their custom drum machine? Sure sounds Iike it.
Yes, Jeff Porcaro
Ed Greene played drums on this, no Wendel samples
Oh je! Sandgrube, 70 jahre😂❤❤❤
THIS is the ‘holy grail’ missing song? Sounds like every other one.
Weak