Shawn & Mel, you'll love their "Aja", "Deacon Blues", "Josie" and many more!!! Donald Fagen(singer/songwriter, keys) and Walter Becker(guitar) were perfectionists. Their album 'Aja' won a Grammy for best engineered album. They just assembled the best studio musicians and produced the greatest, coolest, smoothest music! Deep rabbit hole here guys!
You cannot go wrong with Steely Dan! Aja Deacon Blues Reelin' in the Years Rikki Don't Lose That Number Peg (Michael McDonald on background vocals) Hey Nineteen Black Cow My Old School Dirty Work Donald Fagen's song "New Frontier" is great too.
The groups name is Steely Dan. 2 guys, Donald Fagen (Vocals) Walter Becker (Bass and guitars) and they hired studio session Musicians to come in and make the music. This is why the Music is so smooth and perfect.. Simply the best Music ever.. This song was about addictions and habits, we go back and do it all over again..
Can't believe you guys have never heard this spectacular song from 1972! This song is now officially 50 years old now! And thanks for playing the long version. The edited version cuts out the wonderful instrumental middle part!!
You will love most if not all of Steely Dan songs. It's like a mix of rock and jazz. Just so good. In fact, I love to listen to them when taking long hot relaxing bubble baths.
Steely Dan is a cigar and a whiskey kind of band.. chill jazz, blues, rock combo... This is a big rabbit hole...i hope you explore it... it's a gem... truly. Great reaction.
Tippy, tippy, top of the proverbial iceberg!! Steely Dan IS going to blow your minds!! Just follow the suggestions from your subscribers and you'll find that they literally made one masterpiece after another. Dive deep and enjoy! Peace☮️☮️
"Do It Again", "Reelin' in the Years", "My Old School", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Kid Charlemagne", "Deacon Blues", "Peg", "FM (No Static at All)" ... These songs filled the radio airwaves throughout in the 70's. "Hey Nineteen" capped off the decade in 1980. Each tells a tale of its own. "Kid Charlemagne" spins a tale about the way Owsley Stanley finished The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. And wtih a super great guitar solo too!
I remember the first time I heard this song driving home from school in 1972 (I think) and being blown away just like you guys. I have been a Steely Dan fan ever since. Glad y'all have found this rabbit hole - you'll never be disappointed. Love your channel, keep up the great content.
Their later albums sold more, but for me, they never bettered this, their debut. Well, clever, six-note jazz chords are no substitute for melody. 'Do it again' is a tale of our times: a guy goes out, commits a crime, gets caught, is mildly punished, goes out & does it again - slap-on-the-wrist treatment, you see. You can choose any track on this album & not go wrong. The theme throughout is of a world that constantly turns, but never changes.
@@robertpearson8798 I like this album because it perfectly straddles pop & jazz - the tunes are hummable, yet open to improvisation. Also, the consistency (both lyrically & musically) from track to track is amazing. To me, their music became less & less accessible & appealing as their career progressed, but, as you say, that's personal taste.
@@appledoreman Yeah man, I discovered steely dan like a month ago and one thing that makes them so good is the balance between having a lot of jazz in terms of chord progressions, while also being easy to digest, and just a few bands can do that the way they do it
Glad you guys found Steely Dan! So much great music, recorded audiophile clear..."Don't Take Me Alive" "Peg" "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" "Black Cow" "Kid Charlemegne" "FM" "Reelin' In the Years" "Bodhisattva" "Hey Nineteen" "the Fez" "Deacon Blue" "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" "Dirty Work" "Black Friday" "Babylon Sisters" "My Old School" "Pretzel Logic" "Cousin Dupree" "Green Earrings" "Josie" "Night By Night" "Time Out Of Mind" "Here At the Western World" "The Royal Scam"
So happy you guys reacted to this. Steely Dan is a band like no other! Do yourselves a favor and check out "Black Cow" and "FM (No Static At All). And, for something poignant, check out Stevie Wonder and Sting (live) performing a beautiful song called "Fragile" Two musical geniuses sharing one stage!
Just saw Steely Dan (With don fagan only) 2 weeks ago in Concord, CA. Fantastic show! Steely Dan is my high school soundtrack for those years. Dive in Shawn and Mel. They have a deep vault of music to enjoy. Haitian Divorce and Pretzel Logic are my two favorites!!!
This is the first song from their first album, from 50 years ago. Makes me feel old that I listened to this on the radio when it was still fresh. You two have a big adventure in discovery if keep checking out Steely Dan... no bad songs in their catalog.
I remember dancing to this back in the day...It was the long version and I about ran out of gas before it was over...Funny the things that stick in your mind about different songs...I love you guys !!!
You go "Back Jack Do it Again"Bad habits are hard to break. Steely Dan has some good ones. "FM(No static at all)," my favorite"Black Cow","Peg",with Michael Mc Donald on backup vocals.
OMG. One of my favorite bands. So many phenomenal songs to choose from: FM, Peg, Aja, Reeling in the Years and on and on…it’s a wonderful rabbit hole to go down. GREAT choice & reaction. ❤️
Lot's of amazing Steely Dan tunes in the comments. I guarantee "Green Earings." This band is extraordinary in musical proficiency and song writing. The song lyrics often defy the melody of the song. Love, Love, Love Steely Dan. Happy journey!
Considered to be some of the best studio work EVER! The guys had some of the best studio musicians in the world playing on their albums, including, but not limited to, most of Toto. Most notably, Steve Lukather-guitarist supreme.
Toto was tied with Boz Skaggs (Lowdown), not Steely Dan. Donald Fagan would hand pick individual artists to play a specific part of one song. He was not known for using a "group".
Steely Dan just never disappoints! Love this channel so much, your reactions are insightful, genuine and you two never fail to make me smile 😊🍷❤️ Hugggs!!
Hi ho,great review from the heart and soul,nice to see la naturale feelins showin on your selves,.steely dan in my life and times in my prime,!! I get the goose bumps all over listening to my life amd wonder times again, you guys with heart and feelin showin all over,give me extra bumps,soooohhh nice listening and sharing feelins with you two and the dan,pleasure thanks and respect, from the land down under☮💰🤗
This is one of those songs that can get stuck in your head all day. Smooth voice and a catchy beat really draw you in. I know others have/will mention the same songs I would. You need to check out Seal & Croft, especially "Summer Breeze".
I love that line, "no black cards can make you money, so you hide them when you're able. In the land of milk and honey (Heaven on judgment day) you must put them on the table."(confess)
@@victorpatterson-f1y If you read all the lyrics it seems to reveal a cycle of bad decisions made over and over again. You go back Jack and do it again.
Steely Dan is wild. Songs start out and you're like, 'This kinda sounds like elevator music.' Then about two minutes in, your neck hurts from snappin' back and forth.
I'm an aging baby boomer who was fortunate to grow up with great music of the sixties and seventies. Steely Dan had hit after hit in the seventies and this one was one of the best. It stands in stark contrast to the god awful music of today.
you guys are listening to some real good stuff today, one after another. just remember...imagine listening to this stuff back in the day while in an altered state of mind. next checkout "reelin' in the years".
of all the reaction TH-camrs couples you are the best. You always have something positive to say and you actually listen and take in the lyrics. Good job!
In the 70s there were band's that had a strong college backing of fans.... That would discuss albums as if they were politics, Gentle Giant/Pink Floyd/Kansas/early Genesis/Return to Forever/Weather Report/Funkadelic /Osabisa/MALO/Jethro Tull... ... courtship was via giving book's on philosophy, And albums so they would know we're you were coming from. No drugs involved...
Steeley Dan is definitely a rabbit hole you want to go down! Gotta do “Deacon Blues”, “FM”, and “Ricki Don’t Lose That Number” P.S…just love you guys and your reactions. You guys are so real and humble. You have a great way of expressing yourselves.
This is a great song about how we as humans often find comfort in repetitive behaviors, even when they are negative ones. IMO these guys, Eagles, and Journey are America's greatest rock bands. These guys are a very deep rabbit hole indeed. My favorites by them are "Black Cow", "Kid Charlemagne", "Aja", "Deacon Blues", the entire "Aja" album, "Hey Nineteen", "Peg", “The Fez”, “Green Earrings”, "Reelin' In The Years", "Babylon Sisters", "Dirty Work", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Don't Take Me Alive", "My Old School", "Any Major Dude Will Tell You", and "Doctor WU. There are many more because there's really no bad Steely Dan song. Their songs are adult, smart, clever, and well played. SD songs really like to portray a series of losers, hangers on, and those who continually make bad life decisions. Try "Peg" next and go from there.
Love this song. The first time I saw them I was in high school and this song was popular. The next time saw them it was last month 50 years and 3 moths later.
Funny. I was just a kid when this came out. I thought "well are you stupid doing it again"? Later, a bit older and wiser, I was like oh ya, f-ing human nature.
Steely Dan is just 2 guys and a mess of talented studio musicians. Brilliant!
Shawn & Mel, you'll love their "Aja", "Deacon Blues", "Josie" and many more!!! Donald Fagen(singer/songwriter, keys) and Walter Becker(guitar) were perfectionists. Their album 'Aja' won a Grammy for best engineered album. They just assembled the best studio musicians and produced the greatest, coolest, smoothest music! Deep rabbit hole here guys!
After Do it Again, Deacon Blues & Aja would be my next 2 favorite Steely Dan. Love Steve Gadd's drumming on Aja. Smooth as hell.
@@chrisjamieson3452 FM, My old school are musts.
Kid Charlemagne, Bodhisattva, Peg, Don't Take Me Alive are great too
Y'all can't forget Peg 😮
"Home at Last" with Bernard Purdie
'' FM ( no static at all ) and '' Ricky don't lose that number '' were both big hits ❤❤❤
You can never go wrong with Steely Dan!! Everything they did was top notch. Great choice. Love you guys 🌺✌️
You two love your music. Thanks foa all the great sounds.
Check out more from Steely Dan: “Reelin’ In the Years”, “Kid Charlemagne”, “Peg”, “Babylon Sisters”.
Songs like Hey Nineteen, Haitian Divorce, Deacon Blues, Bodhisativa or Don't Take Me Alive make this band a legend. Saludos
Don't forget Peg!
There is no such thing as a bad Steely Dan song. They are next level, A+++ .... Love them!!💜💜
One of my favorite songs and it came out the year I was born 1972!
Love Steely Dan. I’m fortunate to have grown up in the best era of music.
You are not kidding.
Love watching the 'Steely Dan lightbulb' go off lol!
You cannot go wrong with Steely Dan!
Aja
Deacon Blues
Reelin' in the Years
Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Peg (Michael McDonald on background vocals)
Hey Nineteen
Black Cow
My Old School
Dirty Work
Donald Fagen's song "New Frontier" is great too.
This band is going to blow you away.
The groups name is Steely Dan. 2 guys, Donald Fagen (Vocals) Walter Becker (Bass and guitars) and they hired studio session Musicians to come in and make the music. This is why the Music is so smooth and perfect.. Simply the best Music ever.. This song was about addictions and habits, we go back and do it all over again..
Can't believe you guys have never heard this spectacular song from 1972! This song is now officially 50 years old now!
And thanks for playing the long version. The edited version cuts out the wonderful instrumental middle part!!
agree with you on the long version!
Nice work, Shawn and Mel, thanks for discovering Steely Dan and helping to keep their music alive. God bless.
awesome grew up listening to seventies rock think was thee best decade for rock music thanks for sharing
You will love most if not all of Steely Dan songs. It's like a mix of rock and jazz. Just so good. In fact, I love to listen to them when taking long hot relaxing bubble baths.
Steely Dan is a cigar and a whiskey kind of band.. chill jazz, blues, rock combo... This is a big rabbit hole...i hope you explore it... it's a gem... truly. Great reaction.
Tippy, tippy, top of the proverbial iceberg!! Steely Dan IS going to blow your minds!! Just follow the suggestions from your subscribers and you'll find that they literally made one masterpiece after another. Dive deep and enjoy! Peace☮️☮️
Yay! Steely Dan is a huge rabbit hole! Peg (back-up vocals by Michael McDonald), Deacon Blues, FM, Reelin’ in the Years… Can’t go wrong.
Literally….Listen to every steely dan song ever recorded, you will not be sorry
Only Steely Dan sounded like Steely Dan. Their songs were unique and told a story with the most soothing, almost hypnotic music ever.
Shawn and Mel's very first reaction to Steely Dan?! Better late than never
Steely Dan, great group a lot of good songs. Great reaction S&M, have a awesome day.
70s JUST THE BEST MUSIC OF ALL TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Do It Again", "Reelin' in the Years", "My Old School", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Kid Charlemagne", "Deacon Blues", "Peg", "FM (No Static at All)" ... These songs filled the radio airwaves throughout in the 70's. "Hey Nineteen" capped off the decade in 1980. Each tells a tale of its own. "Kid Charlemagne" spins a tale about the way Owsley Stanley finished The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. And wtih a super great guitar solo too!
I remember the first time I heard this song driving home from school in 1972 (I think) and being blown away just like you guys. I have been a Steely Dan fan ever since. Glad y'all have found this rabbit hole - you'll never be disappointed. Love your channel, keep up the great content.
Steeled Dan is an endless well. Dive deep, you won’t regret it. Love it.😍
Endless hits wit this band! Listen closely to the words. It's better when you got a buzzzzzz!
Steely Dan! Your favorite bands favorite band! ✌🤘
Now that's a jam!
Great song.
Their later albums sold more, but for me, they never bettered this, their debut. Well, clever, six-note jazz chords are no substitute for melody. 'Do it again' is a tale of our times: a guy goes out, commits a crime, gets caught, is mildly punished, goes out & does it again - slap-on-the-wrist treatment, you see. You can choose any track on this album & not go wrong. The theme throughout is of a world that constantly turns, but never changes.
It's a close second to Aja for me but that's just my personal taste. Even the worst Dan is better than most everything else.
@@robertpearson8798 I like this album because it perfectly straddles pop & jazz - the tunes are hummable, yet open to improvisation. Also, the consistency (both lyrically & musically) from track to track is amazing. To me, their music became less & less accessible & appealing as their career progressed, but, as you say, that's personal taste.
I agree.
@@appledoreman Yeah man, I discovered steely dan like a month ago and one thing that makes them so good is the balance between having a lot of jazz in terms of chord progressions, while also being easy to digest, and just a few bands can do that the way they do it
One of the best! They don't have a bad song!!! WAY ahead of the curve. Style called fusion, jazz & rock.... Love me some DAN!
they're in the hall for a reason. Do us a favor and progress their catalog chronologically. Their progression is amazing.
Classic Steely Dan from my childhood. Highest quality production, and the plot of bad habits, and vices, and the vicious cycle.
Woooo hooo Steely Dan!!!!
Black Cow, Hey 19, Josie!!!! More and more!!!
SO GLAD Y'ALL ARE BACK! I HAVE MISSED YOU TWO.
I just adore the way y’all love each other. It is so sweet. Makes my heart squeeze up. lol.
They are just in a class of their own! R.I.P.Walter.
Glad you guys found Steely Dan! So much great music, recorded audiophile clear..."Don't Take Me Alive" "Peg" "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" "Black Cow" "Kid Charlemegne" "FM" "Reelin' In the Years" "Bodhisattva" "Hey Nineteen" "the Fez" "Deacon Blue" "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" "Dirty Work" "Black Friday" "Babylon Sisters" "My Old School" "Pretzel Logic" "Cousin Dupree" "Green Earrings" "Josie" "Night By Night" "Time Out Of Mind" "Here At the Western World" "The Royal Scam"
LOVE STEELY DAN!
So happy you guys reacted to this. Steely Dan is a band like no other! Do yourselves a favor and check out "Black Cow" and "FM (No Static At All). And, for something poignant, check out Stevie Wonder and Sting (live) performing a beautiful song called "Fragile" Two musical geniuses sharing one stage!
Just saw Steely Dan (With don fagan only) 2 weeks ago in Concord, CA. Fantastic show! Steely Dan is my high school soundtrack for those years. Dive in Shawn and Mel. They have a deep vault of music to enjoy. Haitian Divorce and Pretzel Logic are my two favorites!!!
SO MANY of Steely Dan's songs will give you this same kinda groovy feeling. Keep them coming!👍❤
This is the first song from their first album, from 50 years ago. Makes me feel old that I listened to this on the radio when it was still fresh.
You two have a big adventure in discovery if keep checking out Steely Dan... no bad songs in their catalog.
Steely Dan...love their music.
I remember dancing to this back in the day...It was the long version and I about ran out of gas before it was over...Funny the things that stick in your mind about different songs...I love you guys !!!
You go "Back Jack Do it Again"Bad habits are hard to break.
Steely Dan has some good ones.
"FM(No static at all)," my favorite"Black Cow","Peg",with Michael Mc Donald on backup vocals.
They were huge when I was young and discovering music for myself. Huge band, always talented musicians. Fagan is a genius.
OMG. One of my favorite bands. So many phenomenal songs to choose from: FM, Peg, Aja, Reeling in the Years and on and on…it’s a wonderful rabbit hole to go down. GREAT choice & reaction. ❤️
Listen to the entire "Can't Buy a Thrill" album. Nothing but great music!
Pretzel (Pretzle) Logic too. Night By Night my favourite.
Rabbit Hole!!!
Steely Dan is top notch!!!
Reelin in the years.
Peg.
Josie.
Aja.
Deacon Blues.
Hey Nineteen.
Riki, don't lose that number....
I love you two. I love your chemistry and reactions. God bless you both.
Get deep into this rabbit hole you'll never want to come back...... Nothing better than.... the Dan
Lot's of amazing Steely Dan tunes in the comments. I guarantee "Green Earings." This band is extraordinary in musical proficiency and song writing. The song lyrics often defy the melody of the song. Love, Love, Love Steely Dan. Happy journey!
Considered to be some of the best studio work EVER! The guys had some of the best studio musicians in the world playing on their albums, including, but not limited to, most of Toto. Most notably, Steve Lukather-guitarist supreme.
I cannot find Steve Lukather credited on any Steely Dan studio album.
Toto was tied with Boz Skaggs (Lowdown), not Steely Dan. Donald Fagan would hand pick individual artists to play a specific part of one song. He was not known for using a "group".
Most of Toto❓️
We're not in Kansas anymore...
Steely Dan just never disappoints! Love this channel so much, your reactions are insightful, genuine and you two never fail to make me smile 😊🍷❤️ Hugggs!!
Steely Dan is just nothing but Smoooooooooooooooooooth
Hi ho,great review from the heart and soul,nice to see la naturale feelins showin on your selves,.steely dan in my life and times in my prime,!! I get the goose bumps all over listening to my life amd wonder times
again, you guys with heart and feelin showin all over,give me extra bumps,soooohhh nice listening and sharing feelins with you two and the dan,pleasure thanks and respect, from the land down under☮💰🤗
This song has that mellow sound you just love listening to it such a calming great song you will have to listen to Dirty work .
One of my childhood much loved songs
Can't Buy A Thrill. Great album. You 2 are fantastic. Thanks for the reaction. 1 of my favorite bands growing up. God Bless.
This is one of those songs that can get stuck in your head all day. Smooth voice and a catchy beat really draw you in. I know others have/will mention the same songs I would. You need to check out Seal & Croft, especially "Summer Breeze".
down the rabbit hole you go....this is merely a drop of water in an ocean of amazing music
Your musical taste is beautiful.Love to you.
I love that line, "no black cards can make you money, so you hide them when you're able. In the land of milk and honey (Heaven on judgment day) you must put them on the table."(confess)
Damn, that what that means? I was just singing along without much thought… Thank You
What are the black cards referencing?
@@sonniestrong5598 sin
@@lordlightning2339 Baloney! The song is about a gambling addiction. Keep your phony religion to yourself and just listen to the words in the song.
@@victorpatterson-f1y If you read all the lyrics it seems to reveal a cycle of bad decisions made over and over again. You go back Jack and do it again.
Steely Dan is wild. Songs start out and you're like, 'This kinda sounds like elevator music.' Then about two minutes in, your neck hurts from snappin' back and forth.
True words spoken👈🏻☝🏻
Saw these guys while I was in High School 1975-76, San Diego...ROCKIN'
Love these guys! My Old School is my fave. All good! More! More!
Steely Dan..the live version is 🔥.rest in peace Walter &thankyou for the music❤️😥
You two are adorable, I never tire of watching your reactions x
😊 thank you
I'm an aging baby boomer who was fortunate to grow up with great music of the sixties and seventies. Steely Dan had hit after hit in the seventies and this one was one of the best. It stands in stark contrast to the god awful music of today.
Steely Dan is a definite vibe this song is 🔥 your reaction was 🔥
I need a 'MELLLLLLLLLL', alarm clock to wake me up, 'smiling', each day! Lucky Shawn, he gets the real deal. LOL
Shawn seems like a dude that would be a good friend
This is an album that should be in your collection ..Their lyrics are cold realty ..
Love you guys! More Steely Dan please! 💖😎
Steely Dan "Dirty Work" & "Fire In The Hole"...Nuff Said.
This is such a great groovy song and one I never get tired of hearing when it's played on the radio
fantastic song.... the guitar solo is 5 stars 🎸🎯🔥
Fun fact,it's actually an electric sitar.
Love you guys. You bring a smile to my face after a long and crappy day, always.
And this is just their first album. You'll in a brightly lit gold mine.
This is one of my favorites songs of all time 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
you guys are listening to some real good stuff today, one after another. just remember...imagine listening to this stuff back in the day while in an altered state of mind. next checkout "reelin' in the years".
I’m 71, drying my hair with my blow dryer singing and dancing to Steely Dan. Oh yeah
of all the reaction TH-camrs couples you are the best. You always have something positive to say and you actually listen and take in the lyrics. Good job!
In the 70s there were band's that had a strong college backing of fans....
That would discuss albums as if they were politics,
Gentle Giant/Pink Floyd/Kansas/early Genesis/Return to Forever/Weather Report/Funkadelic /Osabisa/MALO/Jethro Tull...
... courtship was via giving book's on philosophy,
And albums so they would know we're you were coming from.
No drugs involved...
Steeley Dan is definitely a rabbit hole you want to go down! Gotta do “Deacon Blues”, “FM”, and “Ricki Don’t Lose That Number”
P.S…just love you guys and your reactions. You guys are so real and humble. You have a great way of expressing yourselves.
Great Reaction to this Masterpiece
I enjoy reactors who try to understand the lyrics!
Got a ton of air play back in the 70's. Grew up on this stuff!
Great to see it being liked by a new generation.
This is sophisticated. Love your genius wit on catch
Timeless! great reaction!
This is a great song about how we as humans often find comfort in repetitive behaviors, even when they are negative ones. IMO these guys, Eagles, and Journey are America's greatest rock bands. These guys are a very deep rabbit hole indeed. My favorites by them are "Black Cow", "Kid Charlemagne", "Aja", "Deacon Blues", the entire "Aja" album, "Hey Nineteen", "Peg", “The Fez”, “Green Earrings”, "Reelin' In The Years", "Babylon Sisters", "Dirty Work", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Don't Take Me Alive", "My Old School", "Any Major Dude Will Tell You", and "Doctor WU. There are many more because there's really no bad Steely Dan song. Their songs are adult, smart, clever, and well played. SD songs really like to portray a series of losers, hangers on, and those who continually make bad life decisions. Try "Peg" next and go from there.
Love this song. The first time I saw them I was in high school and this song was popular. The next time saw them it was last month 50 years and 3 moths later.
Funny. I was just a kid when this came out. I thought "well are you stupid doing it again"? Later, a bit older and wiser, I was like oh ya, f-ing human nature.
Yes!!! So glad you heard this! Next you should check out Rikki Don't Lose That Number. Or Hey Nineteen. Great video! Thank you 💓
This is a journey that you guys will absolutely love, enjoy 😉!!