STEELY DAN - My Old School | FIRST COUPLE REACTION | GOOD TO BE BACK TO THE DAN!
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Ned from Spain is here to say this is one of their best outright classics with a blisterin solo by Skunk. The story behind this is from when Walter and Don went to Bard and got caught up in a drug bust of 40 kids. A set up by narcs planted in the college by G Gordon Liddy with permission of the College. Bard never apologized for this which is why they said "We're never going back" ... The lyrics mention Gino = the Narc ? and Daddy G = G Gordon Liddy who was later part of the Watergate break in and member of C.R.E.E.P. The Committee to Re Elect the President who was Nixon. Ugggh.
Excellent backstory. You got all the fun details. Thanks, Janet or Ned (sorry) ✨😉
Yep,Liddy was one of Nixon's "plumbers" and they were a subset of the "rat f*ckers" a group of ne'er do wells that included Roger Stone and Karl Rove. Double ugggh.
Yes that’s all the great details for the incident that sparked the song.
Right about "Daddy G" 's identity but it's also possibly a double entendre reference to Gene "Big Daddy G" Barge, legendary R&B saxaphonist who played on a lot of Chess Records recordings and who also played on the #1 hit Quarter to Three by Gary US Bonds where you can hear Bonds sing "Daddy G" like 5 or 6 times. Aditionally, was the singer in My old School also disillusioned with the fact of his girlfriend having ratted him out or something like that?
@@filthyphillyboy
Saw an interview with Fagen and Becker years ago where they said "Daddy G" was Liddy. As for the person who narc'ed on them,I don't think she was one of their girlfriends,more like an acquaintance. But not sure.
Last thing is that the "35 sweet good-byes" that Fagen is remembering in the first line was supposedly about the special attention his actual GF at the time gave him before he got on the train (the "Wolverine") to go back to Bard before the bust happened. 35 being half of 69,well,almost...wink,wink,nudge,nudge.
One of Jeff "Skunk" Baxter's best ever guitar solos, Bodhisattva is sublime
And is doubly impressive on the live recording. They pick up the tempo and drive the song harder than on the studio version; the urgency isn't overdone, and the solos at the higher tempo with live improvisation are brilliant.
There are 2 solos on Bodhisattva, Denny Dias does the other one. Both are equal.
This is the song that made me fall in love with Steely Dan! They've been my favorite band ever since 🧡🧡🧡
One of my favorite Dan songs. It was about a 1969 drug bust at Bard College in NY. The area was referred to as "Annandale"....I lived about 15 miles from it. BTW, this is Becker on the bass & Skunk on lead.
And "the 35 sweet goodbyes" blow job reference..
Walter plays bass. Skunk Baxter, an original SD band member, on lead guitar.
Denny Dias was another guitarist in the original band.
Love how you 2 love music, you guys have the magic of love between you . Music and love it doesn’t get much better than that.
Thank you so much for your love and support!
I like the way the background vocals sing cruel and mean over each other.
my babys... this is my fav rock song of all time. cannot play it loud enough. its just perfect. keep exploring.... been listening to it at full volume for 50 years....
The most righteous saxophones in all of music history, right here.
The harmonies and voices of the background singers are the best I ever heard.
I always thought of this song as a master class in syncopation.
"Skunk" Baxter brought something extra to the Dan, love his solo on "Boston Rag" off this same album.
His solo on Boston Rag is in my top 10.
Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter, on guitar at that time and Walter on Bass I believe back then. Skunk Baxter went to the Doobie Brothers. Steely Dan changed after this and was no longer a band, but rather a nucleus of Fagen and Becker.
[edit] as stated correctly by @Daniel Thompson, the change happened after Pretzel Logic, but the rift started on Pretzel Logic.
I saw Skunk Baxter with the Doobies at an outdoor show in Alpine Valley. A great show.
The next album Pretzel Logic was still the same people as this album. The album after that Katy Lied was their first album where they used studio musicians.
@@danielthompson6880 You are incorrect. Jim Hodder was replaced by studio drummers Jim Gordon and Jeff Porcaro on Pretzel Logic. And Dean Parks played some guitar, David Paich played some keys, Chuck Rainey and Wilton Felder replaced Becker on bass on some tracks. Pretzel Logic was indeed the start of the transition to session players.
Skunk Baxter actually sang lead vocals on My Old School instead of Donald Fagan when they played it live in the 1970's.
@@rrdream2400 Yes it was the start. Not the complete change. Hodder was still around for some percussion although not drums. It was a partial start as you mentioned.
Yay! Back to the "Countdown to Ecstasy" album. More of it, pleeeze! This is only their second album, but most of us long-time SD nuts think it’s in the top 3 with "Aja" and The Royal Scam".
I think it’s their best 😁
boy do i disagree. I'm of the school of they kept on getting better. INCLUDING Two Against Nature, album of the year, tho the stuff after that maybe no
@@lalaricky1
Okay, but I think you’re in the minority.
My favorite album of theirs, by far. Started listening to it when it was released and it’s still amongst my fav albums of all time, by any band.
@@dlenajohnson9015
I told everyone I knew about it. One couple who believed me enough to buy the album are still fans nearly 50 years later-not of each other; of Steely Dan. 😁
"California tumbles into the sea..." You can practically see this happen when the bari sax hits the last note in the run!!! So very cool. Thanks for your reaction.
The most underrated song in the entire Dan catalogue --- Skunk Baxter absolutely KILLS the guitar fills and solos. When Donald and Walter opted to quit touring Skunk jumped to the Doobie Brothers --- check out his killer solo on "Take me in your arms".
Jeff Baxter also plays congas, pedal steel guitar, Dobro and God only knows how many other instruments....brilliantly. Great producer, too....check out his work with Billy Very & The Beaters ("At This Momentt," pedal steel).
The horns, the backing vocals, the outro guitar. One of my favorite songs by the Dan off of my favorote album. A+++
Love this tune. Horn arrangement really speaks to me....the bari-sax in particular. ❤️ Countdown got alot of spins at the farm in 1975.
Hey guys, given that you’ve become Steely Dan fans, check out the British band China Crisis. Walter Becker produced three of their albums in the 80’s. Their album, Diary of a Hollow Horse, shows Becker’s influence on the production and the music. Check them out! You can their music on TH-cam and Spotify.
Wow guys AWESOME REACTION! Can't getbbetter musically than Steely Dan! Love your facial expressions, priceless. Also great couple much ❤️ 😍 💖
Aww thank you so much!! ❤️
Just mind-bogglingly great. Every damn measure of this song is just mind-boggling goodness.
The song after this is good too. Nice soothing, mellow song. Pearl of the Quarter.
William and Mary is my old school! I’ve always loved this song.
My favourite Dan song,saw them Live a few years ago paired with The Doobies,what a magic night that was!😎😎
It's always a delight watching you two react to some Steely Dan! The immersion is real, and the joy is infectious...lol. Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend.
The music video for this is fantastic!
OK...maybe I've heard this 500 times, but it's still a wonderfully composed song.
"King of the World" off this album will not disappoint. I turn the volume up to Max when this comes on. A tale of a man on an old ham radio trying to reach another human being who might still be alive in Texas, or anywhere for that matter after the Apocalypse. Such a great song.
You are right and some awesome guitar work at the end, I believe Denny Dias is doing the lead.
Any man left on the Rio Grande is the King of the World, as far as I know.
Just saw them 2 days ago at Bethel Woods, the old Woodstock site. Some of my best friends from years ago showed up unexpectedly. What a great night! Thanks guys!
Yes...Skunk Baxter on guitar. So solid...So fluid...
Denny Dias on rhythm guitar and “Dr” Skunk Baxter on lead, later with the Doobies. FYI Baxter grew up in Mexico City.
The horns really kick this track up 10 notches, as well as Skunk's stellar soloing! It's such a feel good number, even though the events described were not. Leave it to the Dan to mix it up like that, right? I'm excited for you to discover more great songs from my favorite band!! 😉😉 🎵❤️🎵
Utter Brilliance, Steely Dan, of course...
My all time favorite by them. Baxter rocks this
I loved your reaction to My Old School (one of the few Steely Dan songs you can dance to). There’s so many great things about this song, but three things that I always listen for are: 1) the horns “tumbling into the sea” at 6:25 and 2) the 3 mini solos, followed by the longer one at the end, and 3) halfway into the ending solo around 8:00 , the drummer really digs into it, and it feels even more energetic. Love it. Love it, love it.
I may have commented on this before, but My Old School is one of my favorite songs OF ALL TIME ! Thanks for covering it for us Steely Dan fans!
You're always happy, but it seems you're happiest when you're both reacting to Steely Dan!! Heart ❤️
I always love how you guys cover the Dan. So enjoyable and makes one feel like we're sitting there enjoying with you guys. Always great fun.
“Guess what I got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell!” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
One of my favorites. And it is so hard to pick a favorite from Steely Dan.
Should have been "do you want to coffee more?". Watching you enjoy the music is a relaxing place to be when I need a break from work.
Like you i became a fan of theirs in the early 70's. I bought a set of headphones at the time and used them to teach me wife about their instrumentation. We started with Reelin In The Years. Lots of fun for her and i. Still a fan today.
I am an old f@rt and was there from the beginning. Steely Dan is my favorite music. It thrills me that young people are appreciating their music. As far as I can tell, you haven't reacted to my two favorite Steely Dan songs Deacon Blues and Dr. Wu. You will also love Black Cow. There is also a Walter Becker song Book of Liars live that you'll love. Check them out please!!!
The Guitar runs in this song are soooo good. Cranked Up this is so fire. I have heard this countless times in my 60 years, and each time, it just get me going.
Been playing guitar for 45 years, so this is platinum, and diamonds for me.
Hope you do SHOWBIZZ Kids guys Great guitar riff through it I know you’ll love. Plus the immortal TShirt line. 😍
My favorite by the Dan. Great guitar by Skunk and great horns - especially the “earthquake”.
One of their best.
I just saw Steely Dan 3 weeks ago!! Completely a highlight of my life. All I’m going to say… Donald Fagan gave me a head nod when I danced my A$$ off to Bodhisattva (5 rows back), and all the boring people sat in their chairs. I can die now. 🤣😍😎
I had to come back for another listen to this great song. This is such a master class on guitar. Watching you two discover this classic was such a joy.
How sweet Raider thank you for your love!! 💕
Love Steely Dan!!
Damnn! Fantastic to know the story behind this song. And the Skunk's solo is brilliant. Gracias por informarnos.
" guys, you have what appears to be a dynamite sound, but I could used a little more cowbell for the track" Christopher Walken, yes THE Bruce Dickinson lol
The horns...MY God! The HORNs!! When they come in later in the song, they just (to me anyway) steal the show, (not taking anything away from the fantastic lead guitar from Skunk Baxter).One of my top 5 SD songs for sure.
Mr Jeffrey Baxter. Awesome musician. Top priority clearance to the Pentagon.
Back in the 10th century, Baxter's guitar solo was my guitar teacher's favorite.
Love " the Dan" frm Gold Beach Oregon, Blessings ⭐️ and happy 4th🥁🇺🇸🎈 #Joy #SteelyDan🍸🧨
Countdown to Ecstasy is my favorite Steely Dan album. I got to see them live a couple of days ago and everyone was up and clapping along to this song. Thank you for checking this one out
Christopher Walken "More Cowbell"!
I've got Dan goosebumps !!! Freakin' amazing. 😍 Brilliant stuff NicknLex.
"Guadalajara won't do." You heard it first listen. Such a rhythmic phrase.
It was easy to catch having lived there! ❤️ 🇲🇽
Awesome!
🤭 As a "Showbiz Kid", I subtly have been pushing for a Reaction to the song!
🤔 And of course.... 🤗 We need more 🐄🔔 Always! 😁🐰
Finally! Great Reaction!
Dantastic! Major Dude and Major Dudette are back! Yay!!!!!!
Love you guys
Dude, if you haven't already, you better put a ring 💍 on it! ❤️
Another one of those crazy fadeouts that you wish went on forever. Classic early Steely Dan that was a monster radio hit. What a great time for music. I think this guitar part was Jeff "Skunk" Baxter who is a really great guitarist in his own rite. All of Steely Dan's songs (like Haitian Divorce) will grow on you the more times you hear them I guarantee.
I love when Alexia sings ..."I'm so excited" "let's get started!" You guys are great!
She does that around the house too. It's so cute. The way she is in these videos is her just being Lex.
3 or 4 piece saxophone section one of whom was Ernie Watts, the man who played "Alone at a drive-in movie" from 'Grease'.
Used to play this in a band I was in for a number of years (I was the sax player in the horn section). It was always a blast! Especially the horn riff that comes after California tumbles into the sea. Skunk Baxter's guitar solos on this are, imho, some of the best solos ever
I’ve always loved the guitar work in this one. Still so many more great songs for you 2 to discover from the first 3 albums!
I’ve never seen anyone cover so many songs by the same artist but I love it! Steely Dan is one of my favourite bands and almost every song is amazing so I have no complaints at all.
Thanks 🤘🤘
Yay! My old theme song.
excellent choice
"Annendale," is a reference to Bard College, in Annendale-on-Hudson in NY, where Donald and Walter first met.
The guitarist is Jeff (the skunk) Baxter. He was also the guitarist for the doobie brothers for a number of years. Believe it or not he actually designs missile defense systems for the pentagon now.
The one thing I love about Yes and Steely Dan in particular is they ALWAYS put a smile on my face. I'm going to suggest "My Rival" from Gaucho again. It won't get too many other requests because it wasn't a hit single or got a lot of play (if any) on FM radio, but it's one of those sweet hidden gems.
Me too
Absolutely!
Add early years of Chicago and then you can put me on the same fan Van.
Totally with you on that. Earth, wind & Fire too. Yes are the prog equivalent of E,W&F for me. Just harder to dance to. Third world man is also a great tune from gauchos
I believe the SNL skit was Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken.
What I love about this band is their hits are actually just as good as the album cuts.
Fear not, you guys. In 10 years your memory will improve dramatically. Great reaction, as always with the Dan! 😚
PS. When do this with my and, I play the cowbell. Love it!
Jeff :Skunk "Baxter plays the solo on this.Side note Jeff Baxter is also a consultant to NASA . Please check out the Boston Rag. Its so great watching you react to The Dan my favorite Band
I just really want to thank both of you for all your hard work to put out so much content for us on this long weekend. You're both the best!
It’s Walter on the Bass guitar on the first two albums he is really underrated as a bass player. As a lot of earlier commentary said it’s the amazing Jeff Skunk Baxter on guitar. He plays a lot of the solos on the first 3 albums. He plays the solo on Riki don’t loose that number and on Night by Night. Someday you will listen to King of the World off of Countdown to Ecstasy. The great solo fills and outro guitar is by Denny Dias. You will also hear a completely different sound when you hear Jeff Skunk Baxter’s playing of the pedal Steel Guitar on Fire in the hole, Razor Boy and Pearl of the Quarter. the adventure continues great reaction ready for more Dan Man. Try the Skunk solo on the Doobie Brothers How Will Those Fools Survive.
Oh yeah
Christopher Walken More cow bell! Great song and reaction.
Tremendous guitar work
Got to be Skunk Baxter on guitar surely! Superb song.
Guadalajara was known for quickie marriages and divorces in the 60's and 70's. Not sure about today. Love your musical choices.
Let’s give a hand for JEFF SKUNK BAXTER on guitar.
Really love y'all's enthusiasm and appreciation for Steely Dan. I like the song Pearl of the Quarter from this album. A little different than the rest, but that's Steely Dan for you. I think Skunk plays pedal steel on Pearl. He's a great steel player, as well as guitarist.
Everything about the song is great, but the brass really makes it for me. Songs like this just don't exist anymore.
Well, I needed this slice of happiness today! Thanks, you two!
Love to hear people new to Steely Dan react. They were not a band, they were in and of themselves, an aesthetic. Enjoyed this video, my friends. Subbed.
We loved Steely Dan back then from the first because of Jeff Baxter and his playing on this.
@ftipope
Oh, yes indeed. I wish that fade had lasted another 90 seconds just so we could listen to Skunk wail in between those horns.
Guitar solo master class!
He just came out with a new solo album.
I keep forgetting you guys are kids. Christopher Walken gave one of the greatest performances in cinematic history. He was a soldier in Viet Nam that becomes a POW and his role is unforgetable. I believe he won an academy award for the role. The Deer Hunter with De Niro, Streep and many others. One of the heaviest movies I have ever seen, right up there with Eraserhead.
Skunk left for the Doobies if I remember right (Really bummed me out) Walter on bass for the first 3-4 albums. I believe Skunk introduced Michael Mac to the group (which also bummed me out) Go ahead and finish Countdown)
Rippin' solo on My Old School. Love it!
REQUEST: More 21st Century Dan: West of Hollywood (epic sax solo)! Pixeleen, Janie Runaway, Almost Gothic, Jack of Speed, Green Book, Lunch with Gina, Everything Must Go (title track). Also Negative Girl, Slang of Ages (Walter sings!), Things I Miss the Most.
I love them all, but this has always been my favorite SD album. Explaining every element of the lyrics would take several pages though! Any time you come back to this album you will be thrilled (turns out you really CAN buy a thrill).
Also, on this, their second album, the original band was still intact - Fagen (keyboards), Becker (bass), Diaz (guitar), Baxter (guitar), and Hodder (drums). Singer David Palmer was (mostly) gone. A few studio musicians rounded out the lineup. No Chuck Rainey.
About listening to songs "organically" - the first time I heard Do It Again it was coming out of an old radio. I didn't know who or what it was, but I loved it. However, by the time Countdown was released I was a big SD fan. My first listen to it was when I bought the album and put it on my turntable. I read the liner notes first. So it can happen both ways.
Finally, I love Jim Newstead! As someone who still owns and regularly uses a turntable, I love listening to records with Jim. He had a recent video where the album actually started skipping near the end. A very authentic experience!
"... needs more cowbell!" 🤘🤣👍🍁 Cheers guys.
Jeff Baxter guitar. He also played on "Reelin' In the Years" '72 but Elliott Randall played the famous solos on that track (notice the similar sound though).