The caves are located in the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain. The paintings are believed to be 36,000 years old. "Can it be this sad design Could be the very same A wooly man without a face And a beast without a name" Steely Dan often comments on the "human condition", the dark side of human nature that persists through the centuries. Another masterpiece. You guys are great.
This is a spoof of modern art and Hollywood. SD is saying that when modern art tries to go "primitive" and "innovate," they are saying... PLEASE, humans have been laying down art for tens of thousands of years and it communicates loudly, better, and with more purity than today's art.
@@jml-rj5re Yeah, no. It’s from the point of view of the 8 year old daughter of the archeologist, who actually found the cave , and led her father to it. You’re reading too much into it.
Indeed Aja is in trouble. Although Aja is considered their "pièce de résistance" (and rightfully so) IMHO The Royal Scam is their finest album. Whereas Aja is very refined and produced exquisitely, the Scam is Steely Dan at their funkiest, grittiest and just outright baddest. Every song is an absolute banger, and with Purdie and Rainey laying down the nastiest grooves on every song, I don't know how you get any better.
Then comes the next song, and Larry Carlton will begin by tearing your ears off. This is such a Uniquely Perfect Album. Perfect Production Never Gets Old
I’ve been stuck in a Steely Dan rabbit hole currently for 6 months. Their catalog is so vast and all of it excellent so it’s hard to climb out once you fall in 😂
I'm almost 70 now, so I was fortunate enough to be around when all these Steely Dan albums hit the record stores. I had all of them on vinyl way back then. It makes me smile to see younger folks discovering all the music that got me thru long road trips and what would have been boring times. I have so many suggestions that it's tough to know where to start. So, check out Dire Straits performing Sultans of Swing, Alchemy Live and I promise to add more later. Great reactions.
I really appreciate your reaction especially regarding Donald Fagan's vocals. He had extreme stage fright early in the formation of the Dan. His vocals are so unique that not many ever comment on his vocals. He has, for lack of a better description, a story tellers voice. He certainly does not have the range of many other vocalists... but he makes up for it in other ways. Of course I'm certain that he and Walter write music that suits his vocal stylings. Everything they do.... they do with a purpose.
Taking this ride with you two is a blast! I'm an old fucker and these are the songs of my youth, and you've barely gotten started! Keep going because I'm in it for the long haul! lol
This was, I believe, the song I heard early on that got me hooked on the Dan. Every song is an adventure, an experience. Royal Scam is an oft-overlooked album, but it is a masterpiece. So glad to see you guys enjoying SD as much as I do. Your reactions are wonderful, I would like to see even more commentary from you - just a minute or two more to expand on your thoughts if you can. Keep up the great work!
When you get to it, you should listen to Donald Fagen's solo album, "The Nightfly." I think it rivals any of the Steely Dan albums in quality and certainly diversity of genre. The man was on fire!
I warned you guys that R Scam was going to give you a little grittier funkier feel. My fav album. Did you guys exchange Royal Scam vinyl for Christmas yet? I can see it moving up the charts quickly. Song is about cave art/hieroglyphics found in Europe and commonality with an introvert kid who stumbles upon them. I'm looking forward to your upcoming adventures involving two-timing roller skaters, earring thievery, trips to Haiti and more! So good. Enjoy.
The enigmatic and great John Klemmer on tenor sax. He had very unique albums in the 70’s. The Royal Scam is much grittier than Aja. “Green Earrings” is coming with that fabulous Purdie cymbal choke in the middle. Can’t wait for the rest of this superb album.
And Royal Scam might be in trouble when you hear, ""Katy Lied, "Pretzel Logic", and" Can't Buy a Thrill", and they all might be in trouble when you hear, "Countdown To Ecstasy".
It's really great to see how soon you "get" the music of Steely Dan. There is no comparison. That's a bold statement but oh how I've tried to find a band that speaks to me like the SD.
Once again, another true story from History written into poetry and put to really great music by Steely Dan...! This song was about a historic Cave-Drawings found in a cave in Spain. Look up the name Altamira for more info... "Royal Scam" the song is exactly what is shown on the front cover. The song tells about people coming to America from truly beautiful places with Big Dreams, bought into the LIE that is AMERICA...and ending up on the bad end of society.
This is about the prehistoric drawings in the Spanish cave system. Before the fall when they wrote it on the wall when there wasn't even any Hollywood.
My favorite album The Royal Scam is a great one. I'm excited to see you react to every song. I love this song here, much like the rest of this album. Nice reaction fellas, let's keep it going! Let's ride! Oh, and this album was from 76, Aja was from 77.
@@AirplayBeats that's just how it is, huh? Lol. You still have Don't Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, Haitian Divorce, The Fez, Sign In Stranger to react to, not to mention the title track. Plus, this album is overall much more exciting. I predict that Green Earrings and Haitian Divorce will both blow you away! It's gonna be a nice adventure!
'The Royal Scam' is probably their most groove oriented album, some great Jazz-Funk fusion. Lyrics are a fictionalized version of the story of the teenager who by accident discovered a cave in the mountains near the village of Altamira in Northern Spain. This cave is one place where the middle stone age hunter gatherer people lived during the last Ice Age, some 20,000 year ago. The Caves of Altamira are famous because they have all these great paintings of ancient animals that the cave men did on the walls. The lyrics talk about that.
Brings a smile to my face when I see guys like you who've just found SD and now start down the rabbit hole. Enjoy the journey guys, you're in for a treat..
Great song, superb album. I love it. However Gaucho, their last of the amazing 1972-80 is a very special album as well. I know you'll get to it one day. I saw your list of SD albums and Gaucho wasn't on it. Never forget it. For now enjoy this wonderful record. The song title track is as unique as the song Aja. Great stuff guys...
Had to watch this one twice. One of my favorite Steely Dan tunes. My man on the right was boppin so hard, his head was a blur lol. Wait until you hear Don’t Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, and The Fez.
This song is absolutely amazing. The element of the horns background, it must be John klemmer playing and it sounds like he just improvised! Loved your reaction.
Steely Dan's jazzy tendencies and use of jazz session men in the studio helped accelerate the crossover appeal of jazz artists hitting the mainstream in the 70s. For example, the sax solo on this song was by John Klemmer, whose own jazz/crossover album, Barefoot Ballet, came out the same year. Both LPs spent a lot of time on my turntable. Same with Larry Carlton, whose work I knew from the Crusaders, as well as his killer solos on the Royal Scam. Why limit yourself to one genre when you do both so well?
This was the first song I ever heard by them (from their greatest hits album "Steely Dan Gold" ) and down I went that rabbit hole, never to come out again!
Caught up in the groove, thanks to Mr. Purdie. This was before Aja, and you two really are picking up on what many of us Dan fans love, that great mix of jazz, funk and rock. Haha, Aja is in trouble!
It’s one of my fav songs by SD. As mentioned before it’s their take on the prehistoric cave drawings found in Spain. But Fagen questions did prehistoric man have inspiration, were they moved to give a artistic message. We’re they artistically inspired. “ … now I step into the sun..” “ … they heard the call and they wrote in the wall.. for you and me.. we understood” . Amazing topic and Amazing writing. BRILLIANT. Yes you have entered The Steely Dan Rabbitt Hole. Enjoy
Love your reactions: You two are studio heads, who know/appreciate excellence. You could do with a better camera (sure you already know that). I'm 50 years invested in Steely Dan and it's nice to have my own exquisite tastes reinforced by musos like you two fellows coming in cold and being wowed from the off.. Keep on; The Royal Scam is definitely up there scrapping for the 'Best' album. It's generally my own fave,
Yeah, this song has a great groove. I hate to tell you, but it gets better with Green Earrings. IMHO, the best blend of rock and jazz influences in a song, EVER. Thank you for Caves!
Yes, Royal Scam preceded Aja. From ‘72 through ‘77 there was a Steely Dan album every year: in order, Can’t Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam, and Aja, and then we waited three years for Gaucho in 1980. If I were forced at gunpoint to choose only one, I would probably have to choose Countdown to Ecstasy…but I might just say, oh hell, go ahead and shoot me if I’d have to live without even one of the other six. You are in for a hell of a ride, and I can’t tell you how much I am vicariously enjoying the joy of your discovery.
This groove will get inside your musical soul and not let go. 🎧🥁🎸🎷🎺 Still sounds great after all these years! Definitely enjoy watching your reactions to great music! You guys totally get it! 🎼🎹🎺🎷🎸
Envious you're experiencing this gem of an album for the first time. And you still have Gaucho waiting for you & the Dan's sneakiest masterpiece, Glamor Profession. Enjoy your journey guys. Big love from the UK
Hello my friends. I still have this album on vinyl. When I bought it back in the day, I listened to it all the way through, and I was stunned. A great album and some great discoveries to made listening to this. Keep on enjoying this great music!. Peace.
My second favorite Dan song after Wu. Really glad to see you guys come to understand that which is the almighty Steely Dan. My third favorite band of all time.
Great that you guys reacted to this. It's a deep cut that people often miss but the sound and the lyrics are both top-notch - great groove. & yes, Royal Scam was the album before Aja.
This isn’t my favorite song of theirs lyrically, but the music is so great, it more than makes up for it! The rhythm section, the horn section, and that sax solo are all absolutely brilliant!
At 71 I have had the great privilege of living my life alongside the continuing evolution of Walter Becker and Donald Feagin In many ways, they have been the soundtrack of my life. It is gratifying that others younger find them also fascinating. Keep on.
It's about how lone artists, prehistoric and modern, have sought out caves to isolate themselves and express their unique perspective by painting images on the walls. Neolithic artists have communicated to us about what mattered most to them spanning a great chasm of time.
I saw Steely Dan last summer and they did the entire Royal Scam album in the first half of the show. Every song live makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
Nice to see you guys enjoyed their Aja album and now you're getting into The Royal Scam album but l can't wait until you listen to their Gaucho album, it's one of my favorites, especially the first track on side one ( Babylon sister) can't wait 👍
I wore Royal Scam and Aja out, Senior Week of 1982 at Myrtle Beach, trying to be "sophisticated". That shit worked! Been using Steely Dan to sophisticate my life since high school. Greatest musical brand ever, IMHO. Yall gon love this album. Dad wasn't blazing up the garage was he?
These guys wee so unique, funky, Jazzy, bluesy, musicians..
The caves are located in the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain. The paintings are believed to be 36,000 years old.
"Can it be this sad design
Could be the very same
A wooly man without a face
And a beast without a name"
Steely Dan often comments on the "human condition", the dark side of human nature that persists through the centuries.
Another masterpiece. You guys are great.
This is a spoof of modern art and Hollywood. SD is saying that when modern art tries to go "primitive" and "innovate," they are saying... PLEASE, humans have been laying down art for tens of thousands of years and it communicates loudly, better, and with more purity than today's art.
@@jml-rj5re Yeah, no. It’s from the point of view of the 8 year old daughter of the archeologist, who actually found the cave , and led her father to it. You’re reading too much into it.
@@gasaholic47 From what I've heard it was about Fagan's childhood, and how he was fairly reclusive, finding more enjoyment in nature than in people
Indeed Aja is in trouble. Although Aja is considered their "pièce de résistance" (and rightfully so) IMHO The Royal Scam is their finest album. Whereas Aja is very refined and produced exquisitely, the Scam is Steely Dan at their funkiest, grittiest and just outright baddest. Every song is an absolute banger, and with Purdie and Rainey laying down the nastiest grooves on every song, I don't know how you get any better.
Couldn't agree more, I wore this album smooth out and still listen to it today.
In my mind, Royal Scam is the best studio album by anyone, anywhere
Totally!
My thoughts exactly
Then comes the next song, and Larry Carlton will begin by tearing your ears off. This is such a Uniquely Perfect Album. Perfect Production Never Gets Old
LC for the win…….every time 💪
The song is about a kid exploring a cave.....this is the genius of Fagen and Becker
Who but Steely Dan can write a jazzy, funky, thought provoking song about our predecessors' writings on cave walls? No one.
one of my favorite Dan songs. Love the instrumental horns at the end to close out the song
Ditto!!!
I’ve been stuck in a Steely Dan rabbit hole currently for 6 months. Their catalog is so vast and all of it excellent so it’s hard to climb out once you fall in 😂
😂 we are stuck in there with you. Tons of great music to go through. Thanks for watching!!
@@AirplayBeats I've been in said hole since the early 70s AND IT NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you imagine sitting in a studio watching these cats layin these tracks down.
I wish!!!!
Steely Dan is changing your lives..... LOL
I think this was underrated. Not as commercial but always a underrated favorite. Just brings all the smiles 😊💖
probably my fav steely dan song. so gosh darn good.
I'm almost 70 now, so I was fortunate enough to be around when all these Steely Dan albums hit the record stores. I had all of them on vinyl way back then. It makes me smile to see younger folks discovering all the music that got me thru long road trips and what would have been boring times. I have so many suggestions that it's tough to know where to start. So, check out Dire Straits performing Sultans of Swing, Alchemy Live and I promise to add more later. Great reactions.
With all the incredible musicianship on their tracks, the understated bass lines often get overlooked
not by me. :-)
John Klemmer saxophone solo with his signature "Echoplex" sound !
I hear it. I never noticed.
This album never gets enough credit or play time (JMHO )...They are at their best here ! Peace and Love
So far I’m liking it more than Aja
@@AirplayBeats ...careful that may be sacrelgious in some circles ...LOL :)
I really appreciate your reaction especially regarding Donald Fagan's vocals. He had extreme stage fright early in the formation of the Dan. His vocals are so unique that not many ever comment on his vocals. He has, for lack of a better description, a story tellers voice. He certainly does not have the range of many other vocalists... but he makes up for it in other ways. Of course I'm certain that he and Walter write music that suits his vocal stylings. Everything they do.... they do with a purpose.
They have been dubbed, "your favorite musician's favorite musicians".
Taking this ride with you two is a blast!
I'm an old fucker and these are the songs of my youth, and you've barely gotten started!
Keep going because I'm in it for the long haul! lol
This was, I believe, the song I heard early on that got me hooked on the Dan. Every song is an adventure, an experience. Royal Scam is an oft-overlooked album, but it is a masterpiece. So glad to see you guys enjoying SD as much as I do. Your reactions are wonderful, I would like to see even more commentary from you - just a minute or two more to expand on your thoughts if you can. Keep up the great work!
When you get to it, you should listen to Donald Fagen's solo album, "The Nightfly." I think it rivals any of the Steely Dan albums in quality and certainly diversity of genre. The man was on fire!
Then there is Donald Fagen “Kamakiriad” in which the entire album has a great groove and futuristic vibe!
And then there is DF’s Sunken Condos, which I’m nominating as Best Album Ever Released by a Guy Over 60.
All his solo albums are good. The Nightfly is probably the best.
I warned you guys that R Scam was going to give you a little grittier funkier feel. My fav album. Did you guys exchange Royal Scam vinyl for Christmas yet? I can see it moving up the charts quickly. Song is about cave art/hieroglyphics found in Europe and commonality with an introvert kid who stumbles upon them. I'm looking forward to your upcoming adventures involving two-timing roller skaters, earring thievery, trips to Haiti and more! So good. Enjoy.
The enigmatic and great John Klemmer on tenor sax. He had very unique albums in the 70’s. The Royal Scam is much grittier than Aja. “Green Earrings” is coming with that fabulous Purdie cymbal choke in the middle. Can’t wait for the rest of this superb album.
And Royal Scam might be in trouble when you hear, ""Katy Lied, "Pretzel Logic", and" Can't Buy a Thrill", and they all might be in trouble when you hear, "Countdown To Ecstasy".
Royal Scam is better than all of them.
Great show. This particular song just doesn't let up.
from a MASSIVE s dan fan and love lov lov aja.......THIS is their best album,,,awesome album
It's really great to see how soon you "get" the music of Steely Dan. There is no comparison. That's a bold statement but oh how I've tried to find a band that speaks to me like the SD.
As soon as those horns come in....bliss
Once again, another true story from History written into poetry and put to really great music by Steely Dan...! This song was about a historic Cave-Drawings found in a cave in Spain. Look up the name Altamira for more info...
"Royal Scam" the song is exactly what is shown on the front cover. The song tells about people coming to America from truly beautiful places with Big Dreams, bought into the LIE that is AMERICA...and ending up on the bad end of society.
Thank you for breaking down the meaning for us. I love how they write these songs.
Aja is their smooth masterpiece; The Royal Scam is their hard masterpiece. No need to choose - two masterpieces.
This is about my favorite song from this album. Don's vocal melody and the Sax take the prize. Cheers! (Thank you cats for reacting to this one!)
Agreed. Everyone always says “Don’t Take Me Alive!” Me: “Caves. Always “Caves.”
This is about the prehistoric drawings in the Spanish cave system. Before the fall when they wrote it on the wall when there wasn't even any Hollywood.
My favorite album The Royal Scam is a great one. I'm excited to see you react to every song. I love this song here, much like the rest of this album. Nice reaction fellas, let's keep it going! Let's ride! Oh, and this album was from 76, Aja was from 77.
So far I’m liking The Royal Scam better but as soon as I throw Peg on, I say Aja is better. 😂
@@AirplayBeats that's just how it is, huh? Lol. You still have Don't Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, Haitian Divorce, The Fez, Sign In Stranger to react to, not to mention the title track. Plus, this album is overall much more exciting. I predict that Green Earrings and Haitian Divorce will both blow you away! It's gonna be a nice adventure!
Again this tune brings back amazing memories all I can say is Steely Dan always brings magic, moods, and moments,,,,,
The fade out is amazing
I'm 65. Had the great pleasure of seeing them in concert. Im glad i lived during the best era of music
'The Royal Scam' is probably their most groove oriented album, some great Jazz-Funk fusion.
Lyrics are a fictionalized version of the story of the teenager who by accident discovered a cave in the mountains near the village of Altamira in Northern Spain. This cave is one place where the middle stone age hunter gatherer people lived during the last Ice Age, some 20,000 year ago. The Caves of Altamira are famous because they have all these great paintings of ancient animals that the cave men did on the walls. The lyrics talk about that.
Brings a smile to my face when I see guys like you who've just found SD and now start down the rabbit hole. Enjoy the journey guys, you're in for a treat..
Great song, superb album. I love it. However Gaucho, their last of the amazing 1972-80 is a very special album as well. I know you'll get to it one day. I saw your list of SD albums and Gaucho wasn't on it. Never forget it. For now enjoy this wonderful record. The song title track is as unique as the song Aja. Great stuff guys...
Had to watch this one twice. One of my favorite Steely Dan tunes. My man on the right was boppin so hard, his head was a blur lol. Wait until you hear Don’t Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, and The Fez.
Love this song. One of my all time Steely Dan favorites
This song is about cave paintings in Spain.
This song is absolutely amazing. The element of the horns background, it must be John klemmer playing and it sounds like he just improvised! Loved your reaction.
I've really loved seeing your reaction and love for Steely Dan. Glad you love the band, I do too.
They never miss........... amazing.
Steely Dan's jazzy tendencies and use of jazz session men in the studio helped accelerate the crossover appeal of jazz artists hitting the mainstream in the 70s. For example, the sax solo on this song was by John Klemmer, whose own jazz/crossover album, Barefoot Ballet, came out the same year. Both LPs spent a lot of time on my turntable. Same with Larry Carlton, whose work I knew from the Crusaders, as well as his killer solos on the Royal Scam. Why limit yourself to one genre when you do both so well?
You guys ROCK! Lovin’ your reactions❤
This was the first song I ever heard by them (from their greatest hits album "Steely Dan Gold" ) and down I went that rabbit hole, never to come out again!
Caught up in the groove, thanks to Mr. Purdie. This was before Aja, and you two really are picking up on what many of us Dan fans love, that great mix of jazz, funk and rock. Haha, Aja is in trouble!
It’s one of my fav songs by SD. As mentioned before it’s their take on the prehistoric cave drawings found in Spain. But Fagen questions did prehistoric man have inspiration, were they moved to give a artistic message. We’re they artistically inspired. “ … now I step into the sun..”
“ … they heard the call and they wrote in the wall.. for you and me.. we understood” . Amazing topic and Amazing writing. BRILLIANT. Yes you have entered The Steely Dan Rabbitt Hole. Enjoy
I knew this one was gonna be good.
Love your reactions: You two are studio heads, who know/appreciate excellence. You could do with a better camera (sure you already know that). I'm 50 years invested in Steely Dan and it's nice to have my own exquisite tastes reinforced by musos like you two fellows coming in cold and being wowed from the off.. Keep on; The Royal Scam is definitely up there scrapping for the 'Best' album. It's generally my own fave,
Yeah, this song has a great groove. I hate to tell you, but it gets better with Green Earrings. IMHO, the best blend of rock and jazz influences in a song, EVER. Thank you for Caves!
Yes, Royal Scam preceded Aja. From ‘72 through ‘77 there was a Steely Dan album every year: in order, Can’t Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam, and Aja, and then we waited three years for Gaucho in 1980. If I were forced at gunpoint to choose only one, I would probably have to choose Countdown to Ecstasy…but I might just say, oh hell, go ahead and shoot me if I’d have to live without even one of the other six. You are in for a hell of a ride, and I can’t tell you how much I am vicariously enjoying the joy of your discovery.
Thanks for watching!!
Absolutely one of my favorite albums. Mr Carlton shines on this album. I’ll be honest steely Dan never did a bad album. Neither does Donald Fagen
This groove will get inside your musical soul and not let go. 🎧🥁🎸🎷🎺
Still sounds great after all these years!
Definitely enjoy watching your reactions to great music! You guys totally get it! 🎼🎹🎺🎷🎸
The sax solo is pure ecstacy.
It sure is
This js a deep cut fan favorite
Envious you're experiencing this gem of an album for the first time. And you still have Gaucho waiting for you & the Dan's sneakiest masterpiece, Glamor Profession. Enjoy your journey guys. Big love from the UK
I love that you guys love this song!
Steely Dan--- all Timeless music, so good it almost brings a tear to your eye!!
Hello my friends. I still have this album on vinyl. When I bought it back in the day, I listened to it all the way through, and I was stunned. A great album and some great discoveries to made listening to this. Keep on enjoying this great music!. Peace.
My second favorite Dan song after Wu. Really glad to see you guys come to understand that which is the almighty Steely Dan. My third favorite band of all time.
Great that you guys reacted to this. It's a deep cut that people often miss but the sound and the lyrics are both top-notch - great groove. & yes, Royal Scam was the album before Aja.
Those horns that crescendo in the beginning is such a baller sound
Sirs.. I’m enjoying your journey..Can you please comment on your dad listening to Steely Dan in the garage..
Just plain great music.
This isn’t my favorite song of theirs lyrically, but the music is so great, it more than makes up for it!
The rhythm section, the horn section, and that sax solo are all absolutely brilliant!
this album...I would play it many nights & fall asleep to it on the last track..it's in my DNA. ❤
At 71 I have had the great privilege of living my life alongside the continuing evolution of Walter Becker and Donald Feagin
In many ways, they have been the soundtrack of my life. It is gratifying that others younger find them also fascinating. Keep on.
Those syncopated brass interludes are amazing!
So many 🔝songs….listen FM .. meravigliosa fantastica. Ciao from 🇮🇹
È vero, ma anche King of the world e Doctor Wu non sono male... 😉
@@lucabraga3471 Sono tutte belle Steely Dan duo incredibile. Peccato non essere riuscito a vederli dal vivo. Ciao
Right on, listening to complete albums lets you hear them as we did back in the day and I know you won't miss my favorites.
favorite DAn SONG
My fav album, one of most fav tunes, as a piano player! 🤘🤘🤘
The horns on this track are awesome
Every track now just confirms the wonder of this album - bought during the sweltering '76 London summer.
You guys are one of the very few reaction channels out there that actually give some valuable feedback on the music. 🤘
So ahead of their time!
I think you got it brother; Steely Dan just get you in that mood… the classiest rocking roll band …just pure class!🤘🏼😎
You guys said it, they just don't miss.
You jus catchin up to that GREATNESS....of the 70's.....sooooooo after the fact Jack!
It's about how lone artists, prehistoric and modern, have sought out caves to isolate themselves and express their unique perspective by painting images on the walls. Neolithic artists have communicated to us about what mattered most to them spanning a great chasm of time.
Steely Dan always elevates my mood...
Fagen’s voice has that New York attitude.
One of my favs from the omnipotent Steely Dan.👊💯💙
You guys are DJ’s. You can’t stop the movement.
These Steely reaction are gold TH-cam type shit
The marching band geek and jazz geek in me are geeking huge as this track is just amazing.
I was in marching band and jazz band as well. 😂😂😂 probably why I love it like you do.
I saw Steely Dan last summer and they did the entire Royal Scam album in the first half of the show. Every song live makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
EACH ALBUM WILL BECOME YOUR FAVORITE.....THERE WERE SEVERAL ALBUMS OUT THERE BEFORE 'AJA' AND THE 'ROYAL SCAM'.
MAN ARE YOU BROTHERS IN FOR A RIDE.
Yes, the Rabbit Hole is deep... some never escape.
It's About Man's CallTo Be Creative And Expressive.
Nice to see you guys enjoyed their Aja album and now you're getting into The Royal Scam album but l can't wait until you listen to their Gaucho album, it's one of my favorites, especially the first track on side one ( Babylon sister) can't wait 👍
I wore Royal Scam and Aja out, Senior Week of 1982 at Myrtle Beach, trying to be "sophisticated". That shit worked! Been using Steely Dan to sophisticate my life since high school. Greatest musical brand ever, IMHO. Yall gon love this album. Dad wasn't blazing up the garage was he?
I think he was blazing. He called it Indian cigarettes. 😂
@@AirplayBeats Cloves? I used to make Clove cigarette blunts to try to fool the popo and my peeps. "No officer, that's clove cigarettes you smell".
When there wasn't even any Hollywood yo. Dig it.
Keep going guys....it gets better! Lotta great stuff on this LP........
Let’s go!!!
There is a lot of Greatness in Steely Dan's music. This is artistry!
My head nods at half the tempo as you guys. Phrasing...
I've listened to SD (Donald solo albums too) since 1972 through today and it seems to get better and better.