Say what you want, most people of a certain age can sing-a-long with almost EVERY single SMB hit. It says something about a catchy tune.

@fiftygirl4845

Жыл бұрын

60 here...that would be me!!!

@harriotteworthington3147

Жыл бұрын

64 here, ditto…!

@gidget8717

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct! Its a grand thing if a band has one song that becomes a song people remember and sing, even after decades of not hearing it. Steve Miller Band has not just one but several. It always makes me smile when one of those songs play in public and I look around and 75 to 80 percent of the people are singing along to themselves.

@reneeeiier4818

Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah.... my age!

@8fran08-47

Жыл бұрын

That's me! I don't have their songs memorized but when it's playing my memory is revived and I do a good sing along. 😲🤭 🤙😎

Jungle Love is another fun one by him!! My dog really loved Steve Miller he always sang along whenever they were on the radio!😂❤️

@Manageode

Жыл бұрын

Oh for a second my brain thought someone was suggesting Jungle Love by Morris Day and the Time, and I got excited about that prospect 😊 I wish they would hit it, too.

@AjaxCaper

Жыл бұрын

I love the Morris Day song, but it is probably too repetitive for Alex's aesthetic. I have to say it: Bruno Mars is a direct descendent of Morris Day! And that's a good thing. ...But wait... didn't they put Bruno Marrs on this channel?

@emmakaplan7508

Жыл бұрын

@@Manageode That one is also great!! I’m a Minnesotan so I love Morris Day too!

@sallybannister6224

Жыл бұрын

My dog always lays on his back rolling around and making like grr ruff grr ruff noises when I play The Joker by SMB prob thinks he's a space cowboy .

@davidschecter5247

Жыл бұрын

Your dog had great musical taste!

"Rush is like brussel sprouts, the Steve Miller Band is like cheese -- put that shit on everything." THAT is a hot take, THAT is why we keep coming back.

@WilliamTheMovieFan

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if I feel comfortable comparing Steely Dan and Rush to brussel sprouts though, and I like brussel sprouts.

@robland6804

Жыл бұрын

@@WilliamTheMovieFan The analogy works for Rush because Geddy Lee's voice is the weird aftertaste that makes them not go down smoothly. But Steely Dan is like, I don't know, maybe a chocolate mousse that's so rich you can eat it only once in awhile

@cirrustate8674

Жыл бұрын

@@robland6804 Or a heavy cheesecake. I've had cheesecake where I can't even finish a piece of it because it's SO damn rich.

@glenndespres5317

Жыл бұрын

OK. I do think cheese makes brussel sprouts better but the shit that gets put on everything is hot sauce! That said, Rush called; they’d like a word with Alex about brussel sprouts.

@5309backbeat

Жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Neil

Definitely an iconic song. Steve Miller has so many other great to iconic songs you still need to hit: Living in the U.S.A, Space Cowboy, Rock'n Me, Jungle Love and Swingtown are all awesome!

@gunkulator1

Жыл бұрын

Fly Like an Eagle was easily Steve Miller's biggest hit and it is amazing. The Joker was probably his most iconic song - this from a guy who had so many iconic songs.

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

Original version of. Jet Airliner by the Blind "Paul Pena (73) !!! Whole album S Tier ! Also check 1 ) Wait on What you Want 🔥 2) A bit of Alright

@derkommissar785

Жыл бұрын

Dig deeper; Goin' To Mexico, Gangster of Love, Livin' in the USA, Abracadabra,

@jeffreyprehn5768

Жыл бұрын

You should react to this entire album. Not a bad song on it. Love the new camera. Probably don't need the blue light though:)

@tonygoodrich9538

Жыл бұрын

Where's the intro????

"Wild Mountain Honey" is a great Steve Miller song.

@maryk446

Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about this song and wondering if anyone else would recommend it!

@serasmile6026

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love “Wild Mountain Honey”

@ericanderson8886

Жыл бұрын

@@serasmile6026 It's amazing isn't it. Eerie and ethereal it just coasts along leaving those brilliant sounds behind. Favorite Steve Miller song by far.

@georgegreenhalgh993

Жыл бұрын

Yes and True Fine Love is another good one

@gunkulator1

Жыл бұрын

It's trippy but fun if you're in the mood.

20,000 people at a concert. 25 songs. And EVERYONE knows EVERY word to EVERY song. And he's only been doing it for around 55 years.

@johnaldasch9966

Жыл бұрын

Saw him with Peter Frampton July 2018 at Artpark Lewiston NY.A great show and they played 4 or 5 songs together. If you get a chance go see SMB you won't be disappointed.

@timsullivan67

Жыл бұрын

Couldnt have said it better myself! Atlantic City 1992, will never forget!

@scottboyle4596

Жыл бұрын

@@johnaldasch9966 Wife is from Lewiston and the Art Park concerts are always amazing

@johnaldasch9966

Жыл бұрын

@@scottboyle4596 yes we met a couple from Toronto had great drinks and pizza Lewiston seemed like a quaint little town.You and wife should get back there for another show.

@alphalioness72

Жыл бұрын

This. Saw them at Waterloo Village, NJ in the early 90s. One of the best concerts I ever went to.

"I get on the 707" oh man that made me feel old. That was, dare I say it, _the_ jet airliner of the 1960's, the one that ended transatlantic prop planes more than any other.

Woah...flashback to homecoming 1979... Fun fact - for the radio edit, they changed "funky shit" to "funky kicks".

@gmaqwert

Жыл бұрын

I hate when they do that

Hey, I missed these guys. This band has such strong 70s nostalgia vibes, it's almost ridiculous. Pure, uncomplicated fun. Steve Miller makes it seem so easy, but actually achieves what so few others do.

Steve Miller's Godfather and mentor was the iconic Les Paul.

@tb6791

Жыл бұрын

And his childhood friend and band mate was Boz Scaggs,

@billb.950

Жыл бұрын

Played a strat alot back then

@andymullarx6365

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure Les gave him the skunk eye for that.

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind Paul Pena way more soulful! His whole album S tier Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6ml7dwl5nHmaQ.html

@tb6791

Жыл бұрын

@@jgsrhythm100 this is why stuff like this is great you get to find out things you never knew thanks for adding this 🤯

Steve Miller was great at de-cluttering his songs and focusing on the musical essentials.

@lilpoohbear653

Жыл бұрын

you hit the nail on the head!!

Steve Miller Band was, and for a lot of us still is, one of THE sounds of summer. Great grooves, some fun songs, dancable and also great cruising tunes. And he's so solid live, even now.

I think a good Steve Miller song for you guys to check out next is "Swingtown". Nice little jam, but not too musically complicated.

@amylewellyn3515

Жыл бұрын

Had the 45 as a teenager

@JackleenaO

Жыл бұрын

I think it's my #1 SMB song! And I think these guys will love it!

@Lonejustice1

Жыл бұрын

Great base line.

@jhamler1

Жыл бұрын

Huh? SWINGTOWN is probably the MOST musically complicated song Steve Miller ever wrote.

@LewDanLascivious8276

Жыл бұрын

"Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven") SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

The Greatest Hits album by Steve was a staple of almost every party back in the day.

You guys hit the nail on the head. I think Steve Miller isn’t super deep, it’s just really good! Consistently good! This song, Rock ‘N Me, Take the Money and Run, Swingtown, and others are all just as good! They never fail to put me in a good mood. It’s like baseline Rock and Roll.

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

Original version of Jet Airliner is super Deep when performed by the blind and soulful Paul Pena. His whole album S tier Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6ml7dwl5nHmaQ.html

@LewDanLascivious8276

Жыл бұрын

"Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven") SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

This was the song when was played on the radio you cranked it up full blast and sang your lungs out.

WILD MOUNTAIN HONEY is a chill lost in the sauce tune . surprised you havent hit it yet.

@dawnpatrol700

Жыл бұрын

Yeah WMH is the only one rock radio didn't play to death. It's my favorite, followed by True Fine Love

Glad to see you enjoying Steve Miller Band! Most of their music is just so upbeat. They rock! Their music always puts me in a great mood...FLY LIKE AN EAGLE...a more serious and awesome tune. Their music is timeless!

@joehebert789

Жыл бұрын

Good call.

@skroy8671

Жыл бұрын

They did that one quite a while ago Christi ---- kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqOnrc2LhNuZfc4.html

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

They did Fly Like an Eagle long ago. BTW Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind and soulful Paul Pena. His whole album S tier Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6ml7dwl5nHmaQ.html

@LewDanLascivious8276

Жыл бұрын

"Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven") SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

Same as Space Intro for Fly Like And Eagle, this is another SMB song that is improved when you leave in the prelude tune, Thresold. On AOR it was nearly always included, where pop radio dropped it off. But Jungle Love has the coolest intro (and exit) built-in. Get to it!

It's so weird to watch you guys hearing for the first time , as I know every word ,every strum, damn. We had some dynamite music. The thing is there were so many outstanding groups that we didn't appreciate it enough. The variety, the musicality was so on point. 😊

My favorite part of this song is when the singer does that super enunciated bit where he sings "and I Don't. Want. To. Get. Caught. Up. ..." So cool!

Steve Millar Band is right up there with the Doobie Brothers and the Eagles in my early life's playlist. Any of their songs will take be back to being a teenager, chillin with my friends. (Throw in some Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues and the Wings.... That's it!)

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind Paul Pena way more soulful! His whole album S tier Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6ml7dwl5nHmaQ.html

@LeannWebb61

Жыл бұрын

@@joe34012 True! No matter what station or genre. You knew you were going to hear something good.

@themoviedealers

Жыл бұрын

I'm done with The Eagles, had enough, but SMB I could keep on bringing back and bringing back.

The 1 minute intro to this song, called "Threshold" should always be played with this song. Just like the intro called "Space Intro" should always be played with "Fly Like an Eagle".

@disconsolatemoose6637

Жыл бұрын

Yep, missed an integral part of the experience.

@charleshamilton635

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, I too expected to hear the whole thing. I guess that comes from the before-time when we listened to albums in their entirety.

@ClickToPreview

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I consider SMB to be the PROGENITORS of "space rock".

@HalfNordic

6 ай бұрын

Just like "Intruder" needs to be played before "Oh , Pretty Woman"!

@jonathansweet7205

Ай бұрын

Agreed

Years ago Steve Miller played County Bowl in Santa Barbara. He stayed at a hotel where my buddy worked. The story goes that the hotel's limo driver was taking Mr Miller to the airport and asked him if he was in the band. Yeah? What do you play? To which our man's deadpan response was, "I'm Steve" ...Classic!

Steve was a huge part of the soundtrack to my high school years. The “funky shit” was edited to “funky kicks” for radio play. GREAT lesser known song -“The Stake”… total bluesy funk.

@1jamyc

Жыл бұрын

To this day, every time it comes up on the radio, I play a guessing game with myself - -will it be the SHIT or KICKS version? Depends on the station, time of day, etc..,.

@barryshapiro3349

Жыл бұрын

@@1jamyc Probably over the air radio “kicks”, satellite or streaming “shit”.

@lilpoohbear653

Жыл бұрын

love THE STAKE!!!! Great tune

@kevinlogozzo3952

Жыл бұрын

@@1jamyc I haven’t heard the “shit” version on the radio since the moral majority took over back in the 80s.

@kevinlogozzo3952

Жыл бұрын

@@1jamyc Gonna see them in concert tomorrow. If they sing KICKS, I’m leaving immediately!!😂

Smb is one of my all time favorite bands. Jungle love, swingtown, serenade, true fine love…the list goes on.

Living in the USA probably his first hit song is a must.

@marlasotherchannel9847

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

WOW...you guys just hit the life's blood of awesome 70s radio rock! This is a song that flows through my veins

Steve Miller’s music really draws you in - sometimes I think it’s genius, sometimes I feel it’s just ear candy.

@jac3054

Жыл бұрын

At least ear candy is better than wallpaper for the ears ...

@victoriabarr255

Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with ear candy.

@DM-hk4cw

Жыл бұрын

Or, a little of both.

FUN FACT: Jet Airliner is a cool song by the Steve Miller Band, but it's a cover. Paul Pena did the original and his version is excellent.

@sean---the-other-one

Жыл бұрын

Yep. If I recall the story correctly Steve’s drummer was playing it and Steve jumped on it to try to find out what it was.

@jac3054

Жыл бұрын

It's a whole different sound -- not better, not worse -- but it would be great if A & A would react to it, too. KZread has a video of Paul Pena performing it on a Conan O'Brien show that is pret-ty great.

@keithrogers5159

Жыл бұрын

Paul Peña should have been huger than he was. Every thing he sung was great.

@kennstrong601

Жыл бұрын

@@keithrogers5159 paul's story is very unfairly forgotten & his version is very different & superior / i have been a lifelong steve miller fan ... saw steve miller band @ fillmore east during brave new world era --- topping the bill was neil young & original crazy horse doing everybody knows this is nowhere ... miles davis opened ... dem were the daze

@luisvillar8320

Жыл бұрын

This is rare in that the original and the cover are both great! you can love them both without reservation.

Steve Miller is in my all time Top 10 artists. Pure Americana. Great songwriter, great singer and great guitarist.

Steve Miller Band, Jesse Winchester, and the Eagles. My first concert July 1978. Epic show.

You Boys have to hit the original first time listener song from Steve Miller "Living in the USA." It worked for the Kids as a first time listener song back in 1968 it should still work for you Boys today. Cheers from the Rock and Roll Past!

@marlasotherchannel9847

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@gregsager2062

Жыл бұрын

Somebody gimme a cheeseburger!

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

Original version of " Jet Airliner " way more soulful!!!!!! The Blind Paul Pena Whole album S - Tier check 1 ) Wait on What you Want 2) A bit of Alright

@waynecox3958

Жыл бұрын

I've requested that one before.

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

@@waynecox3958 Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind Paul Pena Check it!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6ml7dwl5nHmaQ.html

I’ve always loved that you can hear his intake breath before he sings

@gregsager2062

Жыл бұрын

It gives the song a sense of personality right away. Sometimes when recording, the wrong thing to do is the right thing to do.

I saw Steve at the Texas Jam in 1978 and it was so hot they turned the firehoses on the crowd down on the field, estimated at 100,000 total and damn near every single person was singing along with this song. The two-day lineup: DAY 1 - Walter Egan, Van Halen, Eddie Money, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Head East, Journey, Heart, Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Frank Marino, Mahogany Rush and Cheech & Chong. Uncle Ted jammed with Aerosmith. DAY 2 - Bob Welch, Little River Band, Steve Miller and Fleetwood Mac. I miss the 70's. Life was real, raw, in-your-face offensive and I doubt we'll ever see another decade produce the volume of incredible music we're now blessed with. Oh yeah, Steve's tune "Going to Mexico" is his best deep track jam.

@wholeshebang1

Жыл бұрын

Wow! That's one hell of a lineup!

“Jungle Love” is incredibly catchy and would be a fun reaction.

@bradcates8559

Жыл бұрын

Hell Ya

Saw Steve Miller in concert this summer, he still sounds amazing!

Steve Miller is one of the few people that can say he was taught guitar by the legendary Les Paul himself. When he was growing up, Steve's father was good friends with Les Paul. He would always go over to their house and spend time. in fact, Les Paul and Mary Ford were married at the Miller house

@kellycook810

Жыл бұрын

The Millers were Les Paul's best man and Mary's matron of honor and Les Paul is Steve's godfather.

@39thala

Жыл бұрын

In case Andy and Alex don't know who Les Paul was, he basically invented the electric guitar. The Gibson Les Paul guitar is named after him.

@LewDanLascivious8276

Жыл бұрын

"Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven") SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind and soulful Paul Pena. His whole album S tier Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6ml7dwl5nHmaQ.html

@wholeshebang1

Жыл бұрын

@@39thala - I'm pretty sure Andy &Alex know who Les Paul is. ☺

I love that this song is lyrically simple but also deep at the same time. I've got to go but I don't want to. I've got to go to the city to make it but I'll miss the peaceful life at home with everyone I know and love. Always resonates with me.

@kateg7298

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

One of the most interesting things about this song in the early parts that we generally overlook is the breaths Steve takes before each line that he sings. They are so much a part of the overall vocals and vibe of this great song, very rhythmic. Great reaction guys!

A&A, you'll love their "Swingtown", "Jungle Love" and "Rock 'n Me" !!!

@goldenageofdinosaurs7192

Жыл бұрын

Jungle Love is a serious banger!

@TheConservativeinaction

Жыл бұрын

Never liked rock n me but jungle love is ok.

@amylewellyn3515

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Jungle Love.

I do love a Steve Miller song.

Living in the U.S.A. should be next. Steve bringing it live. Some of the best harmonica you'll ever hear. Banger!

@marcusmcewen9654

Жыл бұрын

Awesome song

@passing4normal

Жыл бұрын

Agree! I think A&A would rate this an S.

I really appreciate that you play the whole song through without stopping.

Definitely part of the soundtrack of my youth. What a band! 🎶

I remember receiving this album for Christmas when I was a teenager. We had it on the turn table ALL DAY LONG. Happy days. 👍🤗👍

@lilpoohbear653

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!

My favorite Steve Miller song is "Wild Mountain Honey". "In The Wintertime" and "Swingtown" are also wonderful.

@tonyberezowski7859

Жыл бұрын

Nice. Most people gravitate toward the radio hits, but I'm with you. My top two are Serenade and True Fine Love. Next ones would be Wild Mountain Honey and In the Wintertime.

@williampenbeth4035

Жыл бұрын

Mine too

Yeah, I'm 63 and growing up to this band and this era of music is priceless. Then I get to watch the cool kids (not disrespecting to A & A) hearing it for the first time and I kinda get to enjoy the song like brand new all over again.

My favorite Steve Miller song

"Serenade" is probably Steve Miller's absolute best tune.

This one brought back vivid memories of sitting with my family in the pizza parlor up the road, eating sausage-mushroom-pepperoni and drinking Pepsi from plastic tumblers while the sound system played the hits of the day...

Steve Miller Band are one of those great rock bands that you have to a couple of their songs to your road trip playlist!

There's a short but cool and trippy instrumental that is played before this song called Threshold. They're best played together

This album and song was huge when I was in junior high…loved it to death, and still do. Makes me shake my groove thing every time I hear it. Thanks for starting Wednesday off in a great way. You’ve been Oaked! 😎🎵🥃

My Steve Miller story.... I saw him play in Glasgow in a 3,000 seat theatre (Same place I saw Led Zep and Jethro Tull).. and the show started, the light's came up the band clicked into the first song and there didn't seem to be Steve on stage.. at the right moment the lead guitar came in and all of a sudden a spot light up Steve Miller in one of the boxes at the side of the auditorium playing.... now this was the early days of radio connections for guitars and he had it... he then carried on playing the guitar, walked out of the box.. disappeared back stage and we could still hear him playing with the band... and eventually he came out of the wings and onto the stage... Best entrance ever for a rock band... the night was sublime... Keep on Rocking guys.

My first song from Steve Miller, was "Mercury Blues", and I was hooked. And Jet Air liner, + Abra Cadabra, just made it, even better.

Steve is an underrated guitarist. Listen to his simple pop songs for the simple enjoyment of them and you don’t notice it. Listen carefully after many listens; and the brilliance of his licks come through.

@BuckForearm

Жыл бұрын

Can you stop with the underrated nonsense already?

@moniphil

Жыл бұрын

@@BuckForearm Nope. But thanks for asking. Remember, politeness is as underrated quality. You might try it. Have a great day!

@BuckForearm

Жыл бұрын

No seriously. Don’t say famous universally recognized gold record, selling guitarists are underrated. It’s just dumb, OK?

@moniphil

Жыл бұрын

His material is known to a broad audience for catchiness and radio-friendliness; but he’s not given the credit due for his guitar work on that same material. I grew up on his music, and the average person listening to him back then couldn’t even tell you what instrument he played. I think that’s a shame because I think he’s a terrific guitarist. Thus, I think he’s underrated. It’s not dumb, but you’re free to think so, of course.

Guys, PLEASE!! For the next SMB song, you've got to do Jungle Love!!! It will blow your mind!!!

Steve Miller was recently inducted into the song writers hall of fame.I love his songs great stories!

Love me some Steve Miller Band! Hard to beat their greatest hits album as far as road trip sing-along music goes.

They did a “radio friendly” version of the song that said “ funky kicks going down in the city”

Love Steve Miller. Close friend bought No. 5 in 1970. I bought the next four albums and saw him live in concert at the Rainbow, Finsbury Park in 1974 and again at the Albert Hall in 2009. He can sing anything and play anything. Sang at the funeral of Les Paul I believe. #Legend

Jungle Love, Rock 'n Me, Take the Money and Run, Swingtown, and Dance, Dance, Dance.... all top notch! Steve is smooth, yet rockin'!

I was fortunate enough to see the Steve Miller Band on this tour in '77 and it was pretty damn amazing.

I never thought of this in the context of being a gateway to rock’n roll song, but you are 💯 spot on! I can’t imagine anyone disliking this song. So smooth in voice, texture and delivery - just an all around classic that will probably still feel that way in another 50 years!

When originally released on radio, the line was changed to "funky kicks going down in the city," but everyone knew how to sing it! And why so many people know the lyrics today. A karaoke staple, I'm sure. I wouldn't know about such things!

@centuryrox

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and that ridiculous edit was included on the "Greatest Hits" album too. They have since restored the original recording to the Greatest Hits album, but it never should've been removed to begin with.

@lawrencewestby9229

Жыл бұрын

Certain stations in NYC would play the album cut but many played the edited cut.

@Meandmymirror

Жыл бұрын

OK I just asked this question I didn’t realize it had been answered. Because I don’t remember the word shit being in that song LOL

@ballyastrocade5672

Жыл бұрын

@pluvio Not entirely true. I remember hearing the edited version on the radio back in the 70s, and wondering why it was different from the album that my dad had on his stereo. :-) The "single edit", which was on the 45RPM 7-inch single, has always had the lyric change in it -- whether or not any given radio station *played* that version, or the original un-edited album version, was generally up to the discretion of the program manager at that particular station, depending on the local market and audience. (And possibly, on how many complaints they got.) Some stations would even play the edited version during the daytime hours, then let the overnight DJs play the un-edited album cut on the midnight and graveyard shifts. :-)

@tuckgraph

Жыл бұрын

@@ballyastrocade5672 Thanks Bally, that's the way I remember it, too. There was an FCC crackdown and congressional hearings over industry standards, but Airliner was a few years before the whip came down.

Guys you can never go wrong with any Steve Miller! NEVER! Another great Texas guitar player and songwriter.

Fun fact. My late grandpa was once a drummer and friend of Steve Miller’s Godfather. That man was Les Paul. A few other Miller tunes that you must check out are “Rock ‘N’ Me”, “Jungle Love”, and “Take The Money And Run” among many others.

Steve Miller appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show a few years ago and performed "Fly Like an Eagle" with The Roots . Actually very good; and fun to watch. Give it a look!! Love Jet Airliner too. And the intro.... Have the vinyl from the 70s.

First concert date my wife and I went on. Saw him in a big show in Pullman Washington in 1977. Buffalo Norton was his back up. Then Norton played harmonica with Steve. Great show!

I was in like 7th or 8th grade when this song came out. We all collectively loved this song along many others in our time. We were spoiled in musical times. The best.

I always like to give props to the writer and originator of this song. Originally written and performed Paul Pena. RIP

Awesome band in concert!!! Saw them in ‘77!! Think they were in my 8 track all the time!!🤘🔥

@oldeskoolnana7543

Жыл бұрын

I had an 8 track in my 68 Camaro. Steve Miller band was a must have. ✌🌻🌻

The melodic guitar works so good it always draws me in. Steve Miller played the blues really well early in his career. Good review, A&A.

@jgsrhythm100

Жыл бұрын

Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind Paul Pena way more soulful! His whole album S tier Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6ml7dwl5nHmaQ.html

@MrRemphoto

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Original name of the band was the Steve Miller Blues Band.

This song was getting huge airplay when I flew off to basic training. It fit perfectly and will forever take me back to that experience.

Its S-tier. No matter how crappy your day is going, Steve Miller starts playing in a minute you will be singing with your head bobbin. 😎

I love this song and especially the intro. One of my favorite intros. But I think what makes this song so easy to like is that IT PULLS from classic rock and blues riffs, rhythms and techniques, and is packaged with a great groove and singable chorus into a perfect rock song.

@christianbrasso8257

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IT IS A BLUES SONG WRITTEN BY PAUL PENA.

I got so damn excited when I saw today's video!!!! Steve Miller is absolutely awesome! ☮️💟♾️

Alex is 100% correct about Steve Miller being the best gateway into Rock N Roll. It's the first rock band I ever played for my kids. And they loved it.

Steve Miller Band - Wild Mountain Honey is absolutely in the top 10 of Steve Miller songs.

Great video. Just saw them live a few weeks ago and it's amazing how well Steve still sings and plays. The man is nearly 80!

Doodes - If you want a real headbanger from Steve Miller, you MUST listen to Jungle Love!!! - pure riff and production and hook heaven..

Love Steve Miller always a fun song its just great music.

Steve Miller has had such a long career. When he became popular I was around 13 and I immediately fell in love with his voice and his music. He has a bit of a “f” you attitude and to me that’s just another plus to his arrangement and writing talents. 😁

Book of dreams is fantastic. No one mentions ' The Stake'. Raunchy bluesy guitar. Killer song

@bradcates8559

Жыл бұрын

I really hope we get to hear The Stake on here soon, but Jungle Love has to be next.

@lilpoohbear653

Жыл бұрын

Great song:)))

@steveyoung2317

Жыл бұрын

@@bradcates8559 you know they haven't hit boz scaggs. He was with Steve Miller band and his solo stuff was great.

Really great song from the SMB - Amazing 70's tune!

never sleep on the 70s! had my transistor radio and what ever radio station i can pick up i am listening!

To me SMB was like a 70’s soundtrack to summer. Everyone knew it and everyone loved it.

Great song! Great band! Great show! The new camera is dope!

Steve Miller is a great soundtrack to the backyard party, that has multi generations, it can be enjoyed by all, no offensive language, just a good solid rock song

there is a documentary film about the writer of this song, Paul Pena, traveling to Tuva in central Asia to compete in a Tuvan singing competition where he was the first non-Tuvan competetor. It's called Genghis Blues and it was Oscar nominated.

Jungle Love is another song by Steve Miller that has a similar vibe… you’d like it just as much as this

I’ve seen him a few times in the 70’s-90’s. I would love to hear Living in the USA! 🇺🇸

@rogervondrasek5677

Жыл бұрын

Somebody get me a cheeseburger!

Something that I always felt was iconic and essential to SMB songs is the accessible vocal harmony lines. Simple, straight, and forward in the mix, half the time you're singing along you're following the harmony. I think this makes you feel more a part of the music, almost one of the band.

Love his lyrics in all his songs.

For being young guys, you are so wise when it comes to music and how to describe it. Keep up the great work!

You mentioned the smoothness of his vocals. You may not have thought about it, but he sings softly. The mic is up enough to catch his breathing. It gives him awesome vocal control. Keep up the good work. Don't forget Mahogany Rush Live Johnny Be Goode.

Check his earlier releases, “Going to Mexico” and “Going to the Country”. I know, seems like he had a theme going, but these songs were my first exposure to Steve Miller.

I like to describe them as a "working man's" band... Just like Bob Seger. They would play large and small venues on the same tour. They would go where the fans were... Talk with the audience. Really connected with folks. I've been lucky to see them 4 times

Steve Miller is synonymous with great production and innovation, back in the day. Not to say it’s old. He was always coming up with something new. Have always loved his voice.