Yes, this is one of their best. Uplifting, too, for a change. "When the demon is at your door, in the mornin' it won't be there no more."

Such fabulous music...Steely Dan took us all by storm in the early 70's !

They just don't miss...and this is one of the few positive songs they did, a lovely arrangement for nice lyrics, superb

@ICDUMPEPL

Ай бұрын

Thirty years ago, while crossing the bridge into CaNDeM, NJ in order to see SD with my decade-older brother, his wife, and my girlfriend, I asked my brother if Donald Fagan was gay. His reply? "I don't know, but what I do know is that just about every great song that they've ever had was about shootin' dope or blowin' a dude."

Harri, it's so uncanny how we are so musically in sync. Steely Dan is one of my all time favorites. And this song is my favorite Steely Dan's song. You are the best .

That entire album is awesome.

@tedcole9936

Жыл бұрын

Right, right, you are so right.

@keithjones7390

Жыл бұрын

My favourite Steely Dan album, just love every track. I don't know if it's because it's the first SD album l bought, I've got all their others, but Pretzel Logic is something special to me.

@tedcole9936

Жыл бұрын

@@keithjones7390 A wise man once said you can’t buy a thrill, but Pretzel Logic defied that logic… when I bought Pretzel Logic I definitely bought a thrill.

Great review. The Fender Rhodes always got me too. So well done. And of all the massive hits they’ve had, this is lesser known … but maybe my favorite SD song ever.

A beautiful song. Thank you.

From songfacts: In an interview with Rolling Stone during Steely Dan's 2009 tour, Donald Fagen talked about this song: "When we moved out to LA, people called each other 'dude,' which we found funny. We were trying to speak their language."

@John_Chu

Жыл бұрын

@@thomascanfield9165 Which is ironic since Becker & Fagen grew up in New York & New Jersey.

Steely Dan no other words needed musical brilliance and some Becker and Fagen geniuses surround by musicians of the highest quality and masters of their craft.

Composing, arranging, and getting session musicians who are the best of the best. That's the Dan. "Any Major Dude with half a heart will tell you my friend."

Thank you Harry that's my favorite steely Dan song!

Greybeard, I listened to Steely Dan so much during my college years (1974-78), that, most of the time, I went to sleep with their music in my head and woke up with it in the morning! Such intricate and interesting songs. Thanks to you and Harri for bringing this one back today. 🌺✌️

@greybeard2280

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Deb! This song brings back great memories as well. Just had to share with you all.

@francisbowman8702

Жыл бұрын

Also in college 74-78, and STILL listen daily

Can't we just give some major love to the drum track on this one? It gives me major goosebumps every time. Jim Gordon surely was a major dude and it's a terrible tragedy what happened to him not long after his his major contribution to Steely Dan's music. Great song choice, it was fun watching your reaction. All the best from Finland!

Each song Steely Dan ever recorded, made was special, still after decades I like this band, that sound so so much and in the focus always : Donald Fagen and remember the first time listening to this band, it was in 1972 and Do it again, I was right, I guess.

I like the uplifting message of hope in a song that's so easy and pretty in the ears. Any major dude will tell you that. And you just did. Ty!

This is my favorite Steely Dan song , another one of their lesser known songs you might like is Dr. Wu.

Great reaction thanks !

Same here. I have not heard one Steely Dan song I didn't like. The Fagen-Becker canon is pure quality, no filler. Not many bands can say the same thing.

Harri, loved your reaction. Next please do "Pretzel Logic". Great song and I would love to see your reaction. Loved Steely Dan for 50 years. Weird listening to the same music for that long........Thank you again!!!

@robtaylor5550

Жыл бұрын

Wait, Harri's community has two Robert Taylors who've both listened to the Dan for 50 years and would appreciate a reaction to Pretzel Logic? That's borderline uncanny.

@knarf_on_a_bike

Жыл бұрын

@@robtaylor5550 borderline? Only borderline? 😉

@keithjones7390

Жыл бұрын

"Pretzel Logic" is in my top 5 Steely Dan songs, there's a lot of their song's just outside the top 5! 😏

Every song is this album is a selection of greatness. 3rd studio album released in 1974 and was the last album released while they were touring, which received critical and commercial success. "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" from this album helped to boost their popularity back onto radio play. The album was released on CD in 1987 and remastered in 1999 for re-release. This song is just phenomenal with the great Steely Dan sound. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Greybearded Music Man. Great choice. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@charlesdavis7461

Жыл бұрын

@Mary Baillie I think I just saw you commenting on Kris Kristoferson"s "Sunday Morning Coming down".

@marybaillie8907

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesdavis7461 Yes you did Charles.🎶👍✌️🇨🇦

@SnowmanN49

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, fancy meeting you here. Only my second time on Harri's channel, usually see you on Rob Squad.

@marybaillie8907

Жыл бұрын

@@SnowmanN49 Hi Steve. Love Harri's channel. There are a lot of musician members that add a lot of great info to the reactions, and others bring great new and old tunes to enjoy. Hope you subscribe. Have a great day. 😊👍✌️🎶🇨🇦

A recovery anthem. Beautiful.

their diversity of sound is incredible... For example on the same album as this song is one called Charlie Freak a completely different sound !

Great job Harry...can't go wrong with..."The Dan".

This is also my favorite Steely Dan song. I've suggested it in the comments on other channels I watch and you are the first to react to it. Thanks.

This is one of my favourite groups and this song rocks.

This song and album are superb. Riki, Night By Night and of course the title track. Nice to see you enjoy Harri...

my favourite song of all time, followed very closely by 'my friend the sun' by Family.

Wilco did a cover of this song for the soundtrack to the 1999 Jim Carrey/Farelly Brothers movie "Me, Myself and Irene". Around 80% of the soundtrack is Steely Dan covers - some real slappers on there. No explanation for why - guess someone was a Dan Fan.

one of the few bands, even if (lol) there was a song they put on the radio and I didn't know, i would instantly say its steelydan. such a perfect sound.

As much as one is tempted to turn things upside down, I think this is an earnest, "come on, man, get up out of the dumps!" kind of song.

Steely Dan is all I need to say. That Album cover reminds me of being in High School and there was a gentleman that fixed a cushman motor scooter into a hot dog cart. He would stop at different corners, he had a steamer for the buns and they were delicious. Memories. Yes he was talking about bad times don't last forever. I surely hope so, I have never been a Major Dude.

With Jeff Baxter on guitar and David Paich on piano how can they make anything but great music.Thanks Harry.

Great to hear you use the word "groovy." This song is groovy, Deep Purple "Child In Time" is "Far Out." 🙂

You were really groovin' to this one Harri. One of my all time favourite bands. If you haven't done it already try "Reeling in the Years".

Music for anything ! housecleaning , background when hosting a party , poker night , babysitting , road trips - anything !

HarriBest is totally spot on with his interpretation of this song in regards to how cheeky it is and the bands sense of humor. The rest too, but he really understands the most important aspect of the band from the beginning. Steely Dan could do that because they have always been so confident in their abilities. That led to some arrogance but who cares. I can't imagine my life without their music.

Your reaction got me... subbed. A friend of Steely Dan is a friend of mine.

more steely dan please. Please check out their song Green Earrings so funky so jazzy

I love this song!

Bought this when it came out. Loved every song. Still have the vinyl.

@keithjones7390

Жыл бұрын

Me too, l still have my vinyl copy, it's in my top ten favourite albums, and I've got hundreds. Just something about it that l love more than their other great albums, favourite tracks With a Gun, Night by Night, Through With Buzz and the title track.

Steely Dan album "AJA" was great!!!!

Harri, you are my Major Dude on KZread. Thanks for going deep in the Steely Dan arsenal of greatness! This was my first SD album purchased, so my sentimental favorite because.

Amazing song. I remember being like 5 or 6 yrs old and my sisters and brother had this on 45 . I would play this record all the time. The flip side was “Rikki don’t lose that number”

I think "The Dude" in "The Big Lebowski" is based on the concept of Steely Dan's major dude, which is just that guy in your life that is there for you and tells you what your need to hear. Just an all around good dude.

I've been asking for this.... Thank you and enjoy....!

This is not the first Steely Dan song I heard, but the it’s on first Steely Dan album I bought. So, this one has a special place in my heart. You can’t go wrong with Steely Dan. Thanks, Harri.

If I ever suffer the blues in any way, shape or form, I just sing the chorus of this song. Magic. Syd. AU

I adore this song! ❤

So many shorter songs on this album that leave you wanting more. Through With Buzz, Barrytown, With a Gun, Night by Night and the superb title track of course!

@sourisvoleur4854

Жыл бұрын

Where did you get those shoes?

@glenndespres5317

Жыл бұрын

@@sourisvoleur4854 You must joking son.

@keithjones7390

Жыл бұрын

Those Days are gone forever, over a long time ago. Oh yeah! Yes indeed, as far as great music is concerned. Pretzel Logic is one of my favourite albums of all time.

@markcornish2519

10 ай бұрын

Don't forget east st Louis toodle oo!

Thank you so much for this. I too love this song. I think it has religious references, the "demon at the door, in the morning won't be there no more" is from the Bible. I think the Major Dudes reference means not only Jesus, but also Moses, Mohammad, Buddha, and Krishna, all as Major Dudes; and shows that all the major religions teach this concept. "Any minor world" means the daily events that happen in the life of an individual soul.

Harri my dear friend, I certainly didn't forget how much you love the Rhodes piano brother! New you'd appreciate this one! Glad to be back amongst you all!

@Cynthia...

Жыл бұрын

This is a great song Greybeard. Good to have you back.✌️🇺🇸

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

Well, any major Greybeard dude will tell you ...this was a stellar pick!!!👍👍👍

@greybeard2280

Жыл бұрын

@@Cynthia... thanks Cynthia!

@greybeard2280

Жыл бұрын

@@Imadrummin hey my brother! Thanks for the kind words. Did you get my email?

@Cynthia...

Жыл бұрын

@@Imadrummin You're back soon too right? 🙂

It's funny. All these decades later, sometimes the only word to define a song is "groovy".

Steely Dan your favorite bands favorite band 🔥✌🤘

Now I'm dying for a soft pretzel, but a legit one from Philly, and that's 3,000 miles away. :( lol Great pick, Silverfox!

Fabulous song love you

I had every Steely Dan LP from back then, my favorite band. Lost all my LPs after moving from place to place. CDs are great too!

This one gives me Beatles vibes.

Yeah,I was a naive 15 year old when this album was released, I ran out and bought it immediately.

From one of my Top Ten favorite albums. Every song’s a classic...Still trying figure out a “squonk’s tears! Fantastic song every which way.

Steely Dan is one of the most underestimated bands of all time. Listen to Donald Fagens solo work.

Forgot how good this album was.

Somewhat if a departure for SD. Could almost be Tod Rundgren. The keyboard is not a Rhodes though. It's a Wurlitzer (or "Wurly") electric piano. Looking forward to you doing more Katy lied and Royal Scam.

When Donald songs major dude he basically is talking about someone who truly cares about their fellow human being!

Always a pleasure harri !!

One of their slighter songs; but they're all classy and this one is pretty. It must be torture for you Harri to react to them individually, rather than by LP.

Their next album, Katy Lied, was called the greatest album of all time, you might want to sample some of that.

Fagen said the song is about the personal crisis of a friend.

Hi Harri ... I consider YOU a "Major Dude", but nit just ANY Major Dude 😉😊😁👍😎. However, did I hear you right ... did you say, "light at the end of the rainbow" ???. I understood what you were saying, but, isn't it, "light at the end of the tunnel" ???

"Caves of Altamira", "Josie", "Don't take me alive", "Night by Night" and "New Frontier" is a bit different.

@keithjones7390

Жыл бұрын

Caves of Altamira and Don't Take Me Alive are my two favourite tracks from The Royal Scam, my second favourite SD album. Pretzel Logic is in top place.

@2869may

Жыл бұрын

@@keithjones7390 I have to agree...

ay Bob

Havent heard this in years..Youre right, youd be hard pressed to find a really bad SD track

Intelligent rock and blues...🤓

90% studio band....few live performance s.

Good luck trying to figure out what Steely Dan lyrics mean. Notorious for nonsense lyrics that mean nothing but sound good together. Kinda like John Lennon.

Steely Dan is in my all time top five. A little trivia...Steely Dan was the name of a metal sex toy in the 1959 novel "Naked Lunch".

@marybaillie8907

Жыл бұрын

All these years of me stating " I love Steely Dan" to people. 🤣 LMAO