ELECTRIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Steely Dan - My Old School REACTION

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  • ELECTRIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Steely Dan - My Old School REACTION
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  • @mikekling
    @mikekling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    I feel Steely Dan doesn't get the credit they deserve. Please check out Peg, Do It Again, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, The Fez, Any Major Dude Will Tell You, The Fez, FM, and Hey Nineteen. Donald Fagen has a superb solo record The Nightfly. I.G.Y. and New Frontier are worth a listen. Keep smiling!! ✨☺️✨

    • @tragicdeyz2641
      @tragicdeyz2641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      They get the credit they deserve from discerning people.

    • @travisneal3389
      @travisneal3389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You forgot to mention "Black Cow" one of my favorites.

    • @mikekling
      @mikekling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@travisneal3389 Aja is a great album and Black Cow is another hit they should check out for sure!! 😉

    • @mercenarygrip
      @mercenarygrip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They get the credit they deserve from those who know.

    • @tracybeetem3824
      @tracybeetem3824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Don't forget Hey Nineteen.

  • @jessicalee7119
    @jessicalee7119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Unless you research The "Dan" ~ you'd never know how complex the songs are; musically or lyrically.
    My Old School, is a single from Steely Dan's 1973 album Countdown to Ecstasy.
    The lyrics tell the story of a May 1969 drug bust at Bard College, named "Annandale". The incident happened while both Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were students there, the song mentions how a female acquaintance had betrayed them to "Daddy Gee" (G. Gordon Liddy, then the local prosecutor.) According to a 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, 44 people were arrested, including Becker, whose long hair was cut off at the Poughkeepsie jail. The upshot in the song is that the singer vows he is "never going back" to the college until "California tumbles into the sea"

    • @bethmiller1840
      @bethmiller1840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I've heard this song a thousand times (and loved it every time!), but I didn't know that. Thanks for the explanation!

    • @Tarkus7
      @Tarkus7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      jessica lee thank you for the back story of My Old School! I know all Dan songs have their meaning, and it's always interesting to hear it told.

    • @micheleparker3780
      @micheleparker3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks; I did not know that!!!😮

    • @floridamom6495
      @floridamom6495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “Daddy G” went on to serve in the Nixon Administration. Liddy was eventually convicted of burglary, conspiracy, and illegal wiretapping in the Watergate scandal that eventually resulted in President Richard Nixon resigning!

    • @kennethmardis2132
      @kennethmardis2132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got it on vinyl and cd

  • @Cadinho93
    @Cadinho93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    You guys should react to more Steely Dan…
    "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Peg", "Aja", "Deacon Blues", "Kid Charlemagne", Bodhisattva", "Time Out of Mind", "Any Major Dude Will Tell You", "Hey Nineteen", "Show Biz Kids", "Fire in the Hole"
    🎸🤘

    • @kevinbuchholz3496
      @kevinbuchholz3496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      East St Louis Toodle-oo also.

    • @toddnoom626
      @toddnoom626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And King of the World!

    • @timbo9627
      @timbo9627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bodhisattva is one of my favorites

    • @lantose
      @lantose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All great songs, but don’t forget Dirty Work and Black Friday! I think everyone like’s Show Biz Kids!

    • @murrayspiffy2815
      @murrayspiffy2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You know what they say about those showbiz kids - they don't give a...

  • @barryshapiro3349
    @barryshapiro3349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    LOVE Steely Dan. “Bodhisattva” swings AND rocks simultaneously. “Deacon Blues” is beautifully smooth.

    • @terryaustin5976
      @terryaustin5976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes, I love the guitar and piano dual in this one!!! Literally!!!

    • @mikeperkins7864
      @mikeperkins7864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@terryaustin5976 Bodhisattva has triple lead guitars. Amazing track

    • @deanthomas8026
      @deanthomas8026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes a Quick Tempo Gem

  • @jessicalee7119
    @jessicalee7119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Steely Dan uses The Best musicians on the planet to play on their recordings. The Aja album had nearly 40 different players. Donald Fagen is a perfectionist and chose the best musicians, and their unique sound, for each song. Amazing Mr. Fagen

    • @cavecookie1
      @cavecookie1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Indeed! Skunk Baxter certainly laid down some very tasty licks on this album (Countdown to Ecstasy). "Boston Rag" is one of my favs.

    • @laurabrevitz3944
      @laurabrevitz3944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I remember reading that the wife of a session guitarist who played with Steely Dan (Rick Derringer, maybe?) talked about how he would come home from the studio with his fingers bleeding, because there were so many takes - Steely Dan were nothing if not perfectionists - but that he loved it. LOVED playing with them.

    • @patrickmurchison9145
      @patrickmurchison9145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Donald said on the Making of DVD for Aja that they went thru 6, 7 or 8 guitarists to get the right solo for "Peg".

    • @joegorski4630
      @joegorski4630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Larry Carlton is very awesome as well.

    • @davidkelly2355
      @davidkelly2355 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael McDonald was once amongst their ranks before joining the Doobie Brothers

  • @bobthebear1246
    @bobthebear1246 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The song is nearly 5 1/2 minutes of pure ear candy. This is a masterclass in how to do Jazz/Rock Fusion. Absolutely masterful. Honestly one of the 5 greatest songs Steely Dan ever did, and it's one of my favorite songs of all-time. And I'm a Metalhead.

  • @russelldavis4938
    @russelldavis4938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Released 49 years ago. Still sounds modern today. Steely Dan was at least 50 years ahead of their time.

  • @douglasg.9271
    @douglasg.9271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Steely Dan were master musicians, perfectionists in the studio, and wrote great songs. You can’t go wrong with them.

  • @dalewaits1050
    @dalewaits1050 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Skunk Baxter just owning that lead guitar.

  • @davidavi8554
    @davidavi8554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You can't go wrong with Steely Dan. Ever.

  • @kellyman2103
    @kellyman2103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Saw them live a couple times over the years. So thrilling!! RIP Walter Becker.

    • @pilesovinyl
      @pilesovinyl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Except that it is Jeff Baxter on the solos here.

    • @TheOriginalFILIBUSTA
      @TheOriginalFILIBUSTA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pilesovinyl LOVE Skunk!

  • @user-cd7ds7cs3z
    @user-cd7ds7cs3z ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Their sound actually has soul! This song makes me want to get up and dance. The band is so tight!

  • @trjbrew
    @trjbrew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Yes, more Steely Dan! "Josie", "Peg", "FM" , and many more!

  • @brucedillinger9448
    @brucedillinger9448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song just does NOT LET UP! And don't EVEN get me started on those back up vocals! ✌

  • @pauljansen1137
    @pauljansen1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Time for "Rikki don't lose that number"...it's one of their best ones!

  • @Eric-qv2rz
    @Eric-qv2rz หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My top 10 Favorite Groups. Steely Dan.. Chicago..Doobie Brothers...Three Dog Night.. Santana..Earth Wind and Fire.. Kool and Gang Foreigner
    .

  • @marygoodson4920
    @marygoodson4920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Steely Dan had the most interesting, intelligent lyrics, along with the best musicians and production. When people bought their new stereo systems they would test them out by playing Steely Dan albums. They didn't have any bad songs! Check out "Don't Take Me Alive" and "Kid Charlemagne" for amazing guitar solo and storytelling, "Riki Don't Lose That Number," "Aja," too many to mention!! Love you guys!!

  • @shirleycollins6241
    @shirleycollins6241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Yes Indeed! I love Steely Dan. I suggest Deacon Blues, Black Cow & Hey Nineteen.

  • @rokkkrinn2793
    @rokkkrinn2793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The Skunk and Walter kill it on this record. Every track is a banger!

  • @DM-hk4cw
    @DM-hk4cw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "Peg" is a must with Michael McDonald singing background vocals while singing the famous "Peg" line that sounds like an instrument. "Kid Charlemagne" has the best guitar solos of all time played by Larry Carlton. Steely Dan cannot be compared to others because they are in a class all their own. IMHO

  • @michlkwitz
    @michlkwitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One of my favorite bands. You'll love "Black Cow", "Peg", "Josie", "Bodhisattva", "AnY Major Dude", "Hey Nineteen", "Kid Charlemagne", "Haitian Divorce". So many great songs in their catalog.

  • @ohfour-seven6228
    @ohfour-seven6228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    You've only heard songs from Steely Dan's first album. Wait until you hear more! They have the best engineering and recording, superb arrangements and incredible musicians on their records. Suggestions: FM (No Static) and Deacon Blues for saxophone, Black Cow for funky groove, Hey Nineteen for that bass. Kid Charlemagne has one of the best guitar solos ever, Babylon Sisters is stunning... I could go on and on. But FM next!!!

    • @surlechapeau
      @surlechapeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      indeed. The 'Aja' album received a Grammy for Engineering as proof!

    • @MichaelTrogdon1990
      @MichaelTrogdon1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My Old School is from their 2nd album.

    • @ohfour-seven6228
      @ohfour-seven6228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichaelTrogdon1990 You are right, they had the first album showing during the review but it was from the second album.

    • @TZ61
      @TZ61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is from their second album.

    • @kilika1123
      @kilika1123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The horns at the end of Babylon Sisters 🤌

  • @StatsJedi
    @StatsJedi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The entire Aja album. So hard to pick one. Peg, Do It Again, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Black Cow.....a very deep and varied rabbit hole. Partly because they hired studio musicians, only two regular members! Really should hit them at least once a month.

    • @stephenjohnson8617
      @stephenjohnson8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let me add “ midnight cruiser “ and “ dirty work “ off first album

  • @mneugent7658
    @mneugent7658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    There's so much bad and heavy about the breadth of social media and platforms that we ca get caught up in. People like these two wonderful people are a reminder that there's also so much, so very much, that the internet has offered. The fact that these two can make some coin spreading such positivity and music is a nice slice of goodness from it all. Good work good people. I love your channel.

    • @OptimusPine20
      @OptimusPine20 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love these two. As a 66 year old woman of course I love the music but these two are something else. I would be proud if either one was my child! Rock on Jay and Amber,

    • @shelq3814
      @shelq3814 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I second this! Watching them makes my day, every day!

  • @allenlocke1935
    @allenlocke1935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fun fact: Jeff Skunk Baxter, the guy you hear ripping on the guitar has one of the highest levels of clearance for the US Department Of Defense, his area of expertise... missle defense systems!
    If you see pictures of him back in the seventies you'd think ...no way that dudes a total stoner! Just do a TH-cam search on him and you'll see him talking about it! Anyways he also laid down some iconic solos for the Doobie Brothers as well.

  • @melissadambro8873
    @melissadambro8873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Steely Dan's musicians are off the chart!! Just saw them two weeks ago - even though Walter Becker is gone, the touring band is still freaking amazing! Ya'll need to check out "Josie" or "Deacon Blues" : - )

  • @GR65330
    @GR65330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song is still my most favorite Steely Dan song. It was in 1973 and it still is.

  • @dalefriday5496
    @dalefriday5496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They are absolutely precision. Every single note of every single instrument perfectly in it's place to produce absolutely magnificent ear candy.

  • @kennethgrainger1112
    @kennethgrainger1112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Walter and Donald went to Bard College at Annandale-on-Hudson. They also played with Chevy Chase (on drums). This song tells about a big drug bust by G. Gordon Liddy. 44 people were arrested. He left Bard for the way they abandoned the non-students. I think I heard that they offered him an honorary degree years later. No idea if he accepted it.

    • @javierdenardo2607
      @javierdenardo2607 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Bard boy...watch Scent of a Woman with Al Pacino and Chris O'Donnell

  • @DG2244
    @DG2244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    They had an original sound. A little blues, funk, rock in all their songs. Great group.

  • @no2all
    @no2all 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    One of my faves from The Dan...such a high energy groove in this song. Keep the energy high with "Don't Take Me Alive."

    • @jen_alanfromchicago53
      @jen_alanfromchicago53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of the best phrases ever - 'Got a case of dynamite
      I could hold out here all night
      Yes I crossed my old man back in Oregon
      Don't take me alive"
      Sure paints a picture 👍

  • @dogstar7
    @dogstar7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Steely Dan is the band other great musicians listen to be amazed and entertained
    'Aja' is the indisputable masterpiece, but truly anything from their hayday
    Side Note: Look for the live version of Bodhisattva with the famous onstage introduction

  • @cherimcintyre9467
    @cherimcintyre9467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Black Cow, Peg, and FM are more great songs from Steely Dan. Their AJA album is one of the best ever!

  • @yuvonnemoore5466
    @yuvonnemoore5466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Aja, Black Cow, Josie, Peg, Deacon Blues, Hey Nineteen, FM, and so many more. They are just one of the most awesomest bands and I have always loved them so! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @leifjohnson617
    @leifjohnson617 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of my favorite songs OF ALL TIME !!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Steely Dan! And thank you, Rob Squad Reactions, for posting a video what will help spread the joy and happiness of Steely Dan.

  • @markphillips3746
    @markphillips3746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "Green Earings"(A very funky track), "The Caves of Altamira" and "Don't Take Me Alive" from "The Royal Scam" album are wonderful songs that are largely overlooked. Definitely worth a listen if you do a deeper dive.

    • @murrayspiffy2815
      @murrayspiffy2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Caves of Altamira - Who else can write a tune about 40,000 year old cave paintings - tie it to hollywood - and make a record of it. They heard the call so the wrote on the wall... and we understand.

    • @markblom8039
      @markblom8039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People have started hitting "Green Earrings" recently, which is freaking awesome.

    • @sep55
      @sep55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Especially Green Earings

  • @mysteriousmysticalmoments2023
    @mysteriousmysticalmoments2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love the piano, and the story line in this song. Horns , guitar, and cow bell.

  • @randyhochstein8455
    @randyhochstein8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As far as I’m concerned, I think you should do Steely Dan once a week. “Steely Dan Sunday”, or maybe each week pick a random “Dan Day”. The entire catalog is well worth your time to explore, and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
    A shot of The Dan each day is good for you. Especially if you follow it with a Beth Hart chaser.
    ♥️✌🏼😎

    • @stephenjohnson8617
      @stephenjohnson8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m going to second that!!! It’s totally superior than some of their other reactions

  • @williammceuen8730
    @williammceuen8730 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad you found Steely Dan, they are great! Takes me back to high school.

  • @marybaillie8907
    @marybaillie8907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    So glad you're starting into early Steely Dan as it will give the progression of this great band. I think when you jump in to the middle songs of a band you miss this progression.
    Aja
    Peg
    Rikki Don't Lose That Number
    Deacon Blues
    Glad you're enjoying them.So much more to discover.
    Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

  • @yorkiegeoff1825
    @yorkiegeoff1825 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Steely Dan … Tight, Classy and light years ahead of their Time ! Remind me How old is this now ?? 😆

    • @Faltor895
      @Faltor895 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahead of their time? What does that even mean? That they pointed the way to towering artists like Cardi B?

  • @davidhunter801
    @davidhunter801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite Dan song, the baritone sax kills it. Love the lyrics, reminds me of leaving my old neighborhood behind long ago.

  • @stephenjohnson8617
    @stephenjohnson8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “ Dirty Work “ … “ Black Cow “ and “ Peg “ all their songs are really great!!💕💕

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    J & Amber, you'll LOVE their "Aja", "Deacon Blues" and "Josie"!!!!! They are outstanding! edit- 3 songs in and you figured out they are music perfectionists!! Well done!!

    • @bertisjordan1085
      @bertisjordan1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That whole album!

    • @suegreene7841
      @suegreene7841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bertisjordan1085 Yes for sure I vote for anything off of the Aja album. Black Cow is great too!

    • @bigsteve9279
      @bigsteve9279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotta gotta do a LIVE Deacon Blues!!! (in Charlotte)

    • @porttack8574
      @porttack8574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, the whole album is a must.

    • @doorran
      @doorran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      FM

  • @39thala
    @39thala 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Interesting you said you guys are really into piano in rock songs. I'm VERY surprised no one has requested that you react to "Rockin' Pneumonia - Boogie Woogie Flu" by Johnny Rivers. That is the 'ultimate' piano rock song!! Jay will be blown away!

  • @PhillyGuy1966
    @PhillyGuy1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best studio bands of all time. Incredible production!

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's probably a coincidence, but the three Steely Dan songs you've done were all off their first two albums. They had so many more bangers after that. "Rikki DOn't Lose That Number" should be your next one, followed "by Peg", "Deacon Blues", and "Hey Nineteen".

  • @greggp5188
    @greggp5188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amber deservedly gets alot of love, but my favorite J quote is "your boy J don't cuss". You guys are the best, I'm so glad you guys are teachers. Deacon Blues, definitely.

  • @debibailey2968
    @debibailey2968 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Extremely underrated band! They have sooooo many awesome songs!!!! ❤️

  • @wayneu1233
    @wayneu1233 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The horns in the chorus are ALL TIME GREAT!

  • @bobash5062
    @bobash5062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve Cabrera mentioned my favorite... Don't Take Me Alive
    But I could listen to Steely Dan for hours and still not get to all their tunes I love.

  • @KenWins1
    @KenWins1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love their whole catalog, I think you’d also like “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” it’s one of my favorites just cause it’s so catchy

  • @lantose
    @lantose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great reaction and really like that you appreciate “The Dan” so much! The problem with suggesting any of their songs, is that there are so many to choose from (and there isn’t a bad one)! I haven’t gone through the comments, but I’m satisfied that that most of their great ones have already been suggested, however, gotta hear “Rikki Don’t Lose that Number” as a huge hit and anything off Aja album all from the mid 70’s. Donald Fagan has a great album from early 80’s “The Night Fly”, with many great songs!

  • @HeatherErin
    @HeatherErin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the song that made me fall in love with Steely Dan! Up next you should definitely go for Kid Charlamagne, Black Cow, Josie, Peg, Hey Nineteen, FM... there are so many! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ChuckHackney
    @ChuckHackney 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn the creativity and music of the smokin' hot 70s will never be equaled. Damn. Damn. Damn. What a decade of music!!!!!!

  • @skinmeister1
    @skinmeister1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Saw them live at the Hollywood Bowl a few weeks back, they were truly amazing! Check out “Dirty Work” if you haven’t already!

  • @donaldjackson1490
    @donaldjackson1490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There are no bad Steely Dan songs…a couple of my favs include: The Royal Scam, Pretzel Logic, Peg, Green Earrings, Deacon Blues, Josie, Black Friday, Haitian Divorce and Glamour Profession. these songs will give you a great idea of the depth, breadth and diversity of The Dan

    • @stephenjohnson8617
      @stephenjohnson8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A great bunch of picks!! Let me add “ Dirty Work “ and “ Midnight cruiser “

  • @djfrank68
    @djfrank68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steely Dan songs have some of the best musicianship of any pop
    ock music.

  • @jesselobo3213
    @jesselobo3213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steely Dan A jazz band, hiding out as a pop band, is simply the best at what they do. The older I get the more I love not only their classic songs but their entire catalog. It's sophisticated and fun to boot.

  • @westfester859
    @westfester859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Props to you guys, putting in the effort to drop 3 videos a day for our entertainment, not to mention the memories and broadening my musical horizon. The variety is on point, commentary is well placed and quick to return. You guys are a great couple, Amber can drop ones blood pressure 10 points when she gets in her song "zone". Glad I found this channel and the RSR family.

  • @warpig4942
    @warpig4942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Female Friday suggestions, all #1 songs in the 1980's:
    "Mickey" - Toni Basil - 1982
    "Papa Don't Preach" - Madonna - 1986
    "Straight Up" - Paula Abdul - 1988

  • @jackbutler2989
    @jackbutler2989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Hey 19" "Haitian Divorce" "Peg" the list goes on ....great band 👍👍🇨🇮

  • @davidpatterson8738
    @davidpatterson8738 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This band is incredible and I'm stoked y'all have started your Dan journey! Let me say that y'all are such a positive and open-minded presence in the reacting space and set a great example for the attitude listeners oughta bring to new music: curious, thoughtful, enthusiastic.

  • @stewpot6998
    @stewpot6998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Steely Dan is definitely on top, in terms of compositions and musicianship. Josie and Hey Nineteen. Maybe do reactions to the vinyl versions. You've got to hear that hi-hat.😉

  • @bmiamiwai
    @bmiamiwai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    you need to do 10 more tracks from them.

  • @joelucas1017
    @joelucas1017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Walter Becker and Donald Fagan are jazz musicians of the highest level they fused blues rock jazz look at a chord chart for one of there songs most musicians can't play there songs,Great band,one of a kind

  • @kennethhooper9569
    @kennethhooper9569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw Steely Dan in concert back in the 90’s on their Citizen Steely Dan tour. Masters of their craft.

  • @stephentaylor6617
    @stephentaylor6617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    “FM(No Static At All)” and “Deacon Blues” are the next two songs from this band you should react to. “Life In The Fast Lane” from the Eagles is another song you should react to.

    • @stephenjohnson8617
      @stephenjohnson8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great Eagles pick! And album cut of “ already gone “

  • @joemc1960
    @joemc1960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    If you only did two songs up until now, you’re missing a whole lot. Pretzel Logic, Aja, and Doctor Wu are three greats.

    • @jimhaynie4894
      @jimhaynie4894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was wondering if Dr Wu was going to be mentioned. Nice!!!
      "I've been waiting on the taste you said you'd bring to me".

    • @bethmiller1840
      @bethmiller1840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love Dr. Wu!

  • @martinl8574
    @martinl8574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Eagles feud with
    Steely Dan is illustrated in Their song "Hotel California" with the line
    "They stab it with their Steely knives, but the just can't kill the beast"
    I love them both!!! I remember those times and their back and forth insults.
    Lol

  • @mikeloomis687
    @mikeloomis687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Showbiz Kids" a story about the rich and famous versus the working class poor. "King of the World" is a post-apocalypse tale that just grooves. Two GREAT tunes, give it a try!

  • @VidiotSavante
    @VidiotSavante 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm glad to see you're getting back to Steely Dan! So many great Steely Dan songs, but I'd start with these next: 🔥🎶😎 "Josie", "FM" (extended version: th-cam.com/video/316mipUnA-M/w-d-xo.html), "Dirty Work", "Bodhisattva", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Monkey In Your Soul", "Hey Nineteen", "Peg", "Show Biz Kids". BTW, the amazing Michael McDonald was in Steely Dan's touring band, but he left to join The Doobie Brothers.

  • @skyweasel1
    @skyweasel1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What's amazing is you guys have only done 3 very early , albeit great, Steely Dan songs, and you haven't even touched the many albums that came later like Aja, Katy Lied, Royal Scam and Goucho. Every song on Aja is simply brilliant--from what is arguably the greatest pop album ever made and you haven't even heard one tune yet... so get busy you guys! 😊

    • @stephenjohnson8617
      @stephenjohnson8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed.. Aja absolutely my favorite.. but touch on First album a little more .. you could do a whole reaction channel on Steely Dan and I would subscribe to it.. “ Dirty Work “ is more about the crushing lyrics than the music.

  • @keithcarper8809
    @keithcarper8809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steely Dan, hotter than the weather ya'll. Jazz influence and the best musicians they can get. They have great intros on their songs.

  • @richardb6260
    @richardb6260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite Steely Dan song.
    Other favorites are "King of the World", "Rikki Don't Lose that Number", "Dirty Work", "Peg", and "Barrytown".

  • @richardfriedman2633
    @richardfriedman2633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Check out Leon Russell live playing "Jumpin Jack Flash" with George Harrison, Clapton, Ringo Starr!!!. Dripping with pure soul - This is the kind of music you both LOVE!!! It's from the concert for Bangladesh - first major rock benefit in 1971. The entire video is on the other site with a "v" that posts videos. Leon at 55:30 minutes in

  • @CPny65
    @CPny65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    They are such a great bad so many amazing albums. They are performing at Jones Beach next week. Planning on going; never saw them live before. If I do it's more concert T's for you. Another great reaction, and once again Thanks for the smiles.

    • @CPny65
      @CPny65 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Timothy Burns can't wait

    • @zwieseler
      @zwieseler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Walter Becker died some time ago. Steely Dan is no more….

  • @chipkelly5121
    @chipkelly5121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steely Dan were "The Beatles" of the 70's, 80's and 90's. They picked up where John, Paul, George and Ringo left off. You should do more of their stuff - all the suggestions in these comments are great!

  • @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary
    @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Royal Scam, Kid Charlemaine, Peg and Deacon Blues are a few more of their many great songs.

    • @hoke1212
      @hoke1212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The royal scam, for sure.

  • @davidelswick6660
    @davidelswick6660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You can never go wrong with Steely Dan! I see you've done this one, Do It Again, and Reelin' in the Years.
    Others you must do:
    Peg
    Deacon Blues
    Hey Nineteen
    Rikki Don't Lose That Number
    Black Cow
    Aja
    Josie
    Dirty Work
    And you should check out "New Frontier" by Donald Fagen (and produced by Walter Becker)

    • @stephenjohnson8617
      @stephenjohnson8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A really great list.. !! Especially “ Dirty Work “ for the crushing lyrics. One more “ Midnight Cruiser “

  • @Stoney_Snark
    @Stoney_Snark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rikki Don’t Lose That Number or Hey Nineteen are great ones!!

  • @carlossantiago9955
    @carlossantiago9955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steely Dan's "Don't Take Me Alive". Great, rare, intro guitar solo.

  • @joelmastrobattisto422
    @joelmastrobattisto422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steely Dan is the best, you need to hit “Peg” Next one of my all-time favorite Steely Dan songs, then you can hit “hey 19” after that

  • @bradsullivan2495
    @bradsullivan2495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Next Steely Dan: "Peg" "or "Bodhisattva"

  • @genecase9464
    @genecase9464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was their first album. You have NO IDEA what you're in for. They kept getting better and better.

    • @markkenific6587
      @markkenific6587 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was their second album. Can’t Buy A Thrill Was First. This is from Countdown To Ecstasy.

  • @915buck
    @915buck ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These people do not realize that Steely Dan did not tour for years even with hit albums. They always played (2 guys) with some of the best studio players, guitar, drums, bass, backing vocals , in the business..............they did not have to tour, their albums were so good. People in the music business would want to know the release of their next album........

  • @roxie30673
    @roxie30673 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite Steey Dan songs. Fun fact…Steely Dan was a studio band.

  • @classic-kool
    @classic-kool 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Any Major Dude" is a Steely Dan CLASSIC!!

  • @gkiferonhs
    @gkiferonhs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A good story-telling band you've not covered is The Lovin' Spoonful. Their songs Daydream and Did you Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind are good starting places.

    • @LoveOldMusic808
      @LoveOldMusic808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If they do the Lovin' Spoonful, I hope they get to "Summer in the City" and "You didn't have to be so nice".

    • @brianherrington7226
      @brianherrington7226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Darling Be Home Soon.

  • @shirleybuffington6420
    @shirleybuffington6420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know you love guitar solos and you love harmonicas so you gotta check out Blackfoot’s song Train Train the studio version I think you will REALLY enjoy it can’t wait to see your reactions.

    • @teresajarrell452
      @teresajarrell452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!! it has been requested several times, I'm sure they'll get around to it. 👍😃❣️

    • @jen_alanfromchicago53
      @jen_alanfromchicago53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not too many songs start out with a minute or more of harmonica soloing 👍, best ever

  • @darrinbamford
    @darrinbamford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any music fans out there...watching Paul McCartney live at Glastonbury and Special Guest came on...Dave Grohl, and then Bruce Springsteen, blown away by this 80 year old man doing a 2 and a half hour show.

  • @peterfields4801
    @peterfields4801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite Steely Dan song,not an easy choice from so many brilliant songs!

  • @payleighsteele1540
    @payleighsteele1540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Peg and Hey Nineteen definitely worth a reaction! Kid Charlemagne is superb.

  • @juanbarros756
    @juanbarros756 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steely Dan has made a big impact on my life and paved the way to the beginning of my newfound appreciation for music and it inspired me to become a musician. This was my transition from Rock to Jazz Fusion, which is just another level of musicianship. Steely dan prepared me in a way to appreciate the complexities of jazz fusion and jazz in general. I thought Prog rock was as complex as it gets but jazz fusion is just another world of possibilities; the music world is much bigger than i thought.
    I still enjoy bands like van halen, led zeppelin, the police, Tears for Fears, Hendrix, etc, but now i also enjoy allan holdsworth, chick corea, john scofield, tribal tech, yellowjackets, miles davis, etc. I am still 'discovering' rock bands and artists from the past decades, as i follow lists of albums, like rolling stones 500 albums or my own lists, which includes r&B, hip hop, country, rap, pop, etc. currently, i am listening to a prog italian rock band Banco del mutuo soccorso
    Listen to the album Aja, Royal Scam, Pretzel Logic, countdown to ecstasy. Favorite songs: Aja, I got the news, don't take me alive, kid charlemagne, Babylon Sisters, The Fez, peg, aja....

  • @joeminder7083
    @joeminder7083 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is your favorite band’s favorite band! Keep going down the Dan’s rabbit hole, you’ll never be disappointed!

  • @toddedwards5144
    @toddedwards5144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This my favorite Steely Dan song. The guitar work is spectacular!

  • @Summermute7
    @Summermute7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you revisited Steely Dan! Can’t wait to hear some more! Black Cow, Hey Nineteen, Peg… all bangers.

  • @Zane1962
    @Zane1962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Steely Dan masterpiece is "Aja"! An amazing song on EVERY level!

  • @sailor213100
    @sailor213100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steely Dan to me had the best of the best studio musician's that made these al ums great.

  • @gregorykrug8034
    @gregorykrug8034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steely Dan is hard to beat.