And that ladies and gentlemen is how to play lead guitar.

@davidalanshelton3781

2 жыл бұрын

And for younger viewers,that's a musical instrument called a guitar (gee - tar)

@matthewblue7839

2 жыл бұрын

Just nails the lines: technically perfect, so musical and great tone!

@gregcoldwell1531

2 жыл бұрын

So tasty

@UTubemar25

2 жыл бұрын

Herrigton will never play a Steely solo. not perfect hooks. solos because he said those are someone elses creations. His. solos rock

@jamiepastman5594

2 жыл бұрын

His tone is so dead on perfect too

Wow, are you kidding me? A Fagen, McDonald and Skaggs jam session! We're fortunate to live in a country where we're not only blessed to have this talent among us but we're free to listen and support these musicians !!

@jonnycando

2 жыл бұрын

@@karininca3723 yep I don’t know if I’d like any of them personally but as long they play my ears are turned up to 11!

@rogerfox9028

2 жыл бұрын

Hellava line up

@eddyvanweelij4412

2 жыл бұрын

They are loved all over this planet and specially by me since more than 40 years,greetings from Amsterdam Holland.

@damamae950

Жыл бұрын

Kiddo. This kind of lineup is one in a million. Pay attention, because it doesn't get better than this.

@kjarsenal

Жыл бұрын

@@damamae950 I was literally getting ready to say the same thing. It just doesn't get better than this.

Now that Walter's gone, Donald has to carry the torch, stay healthy Donald, you are a national treasure, nobody will replace Steely Dan.

"You've been telling me you're a genius since you were seventeen. In all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean." One of my favorite lines ever.

@OlesonMD

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I know people like that.

@kft590

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Donald Trump.

@insonh21

2 жыл бұрын

@@kft590 let's go Brandon

@kft590

2 жыл бұрын

@@insonh21 And you were the one saying you should support Trump he's our President, until the president is the other guy. Lets go Fascists!

@docwill184

2 жыл бұрын

@@kft590 Odd, I don't recall MAGA's burning down (Democrat-controlled) cities and Black-owned businesses coast-to-coast...

That kind of guitar playing is Hall of Fame.

I want to give respect to the drummer -- his first gig with them, first tune, I can see how nervous he is. His groove is impeccable, awesome!

@doak4886

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@hickskoone5428

2 жыл бұрын

He’s played with Toto also

@ncpathak5525

2 жыл бұрын

@@hickskoone5428 Is that so.

@codyfritzley751

2 жыл бұрын

Shannon Forrest is THAT dude. Incredible player.

@tomsteger1

2 жыл бұрын

Drummer is fantastic!!

Jon Herrington is a freak of nature! Great job by all.

You know, in fifteen years, nobody's gonna be around to play like this anymore. A lost art.

@michaelfitzurka5659

2 жыл бұрын

can’t disagree more. lots of talented kids out there.

@sydgriffin7591

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfitzurka5659 A lot of talented kids for sure. But how many are listening to this caliber of music, much less creating new? And of those even listening, how much of an audience will they find in 15 - 20 years? I'd say those of us who know and appreciate this music have been blessed. I don't enjoy sounding like an old fart, but I'm hard pressed to find any modern music of this high level of craft and soul.

@Ruellibilly

2 жыл бұрын

@@sydgriffin7591 Check out Vulfpeck

@sydgriffin7591

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ruellibilly Thanks, I have, they're amazing. Really good stuff. I stumbled across them a while ago, but haven't followed them too closely. See my "old fart" comment above. But it also sort of confirms what I said. There are definitely folks putting out great music, but where's their audience? It all seems very niche, something people have to go out and find. And I get it, Pop music is not always going to be the place to look for serious musicianship, but lately it just sounds like a wasteland. A few good songs pop up occasionally, but there ain't much quality overall. I mean, Steely Dan, The Allman Brothers, The Stones, The Beatles(!), etc. etc. There was some craftsmanship happening. Bands are hard, I know. But the reliance on producers for beats for artists to rap over is killing me. Maybe my radio is broken, but Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion just isn't doing it for me.

@spaceghost8995

2 жыл бұрын

@@sydgriffin7591 A lot more than you might think.

Herington is still 'the shit' and tone master. Thumbs up.

With a Donald Fagen band, you know each and every musician is going to give 110 percent on every vocal, every note. No let ups anywhere. Perfectionist.

@davidreid1171

Жыл бұрын

Love Donald Fagen I do

@sticktrik

Жыл бұрын

That is Micheal McDonalds band not Fagen’s !!!

@davidreid1171

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps your right. I still love Donald Fagen.

@davidreid1171

Жыл бұрын

Donald is a musical genius.

@joycemooney1690

Жыл бұрын

Truth🎉

Herrington is just so versatile. He duplicates the styles of multiple session guys that the Dan used over the years. Just incredible.

@jamesphair7694

Жыл бұрын

he's still learning he does his best to copy elliott but sadly inferior

@bernlin2000

Жыл бұрын

Love watching Donald smile during his guitar solos, Jon never misses a beat, ever, like a clock.

@jeffmullen529

4 ай бұрын

I was really impressed with him. Had to dig to find out his name. He is so relaxed and plays within himself. That's a Major Dude.

@brianl3883

3 ай бұрын

He is a chill guy too. Saw one of the last Becker tours at the Beacon, “The Dan who knew too much.” It was Aja “album” night. Third row with wife and friends. Got to watch all of them close. Great group of pros. Jon is unique, so smooth and chill. Look him up. After the show we go to Beacon Hotel Bar, and there is some of the band. Jon was so approachable, easy to talk to. We decide to find a pub for a burger, and sure enough, they showed up to eat. They were seated next to us. Great folks and conversations. Great night.

This should have millions of likes.

You know, there are these "guitar gods" with their crazy hats, big hair, tattoos, or funny names but there are so many other guitar artists that can just play circles around them but toil around in relative obscurity entertaining us poor schlobs with their mastery of the instrument. Their efforts impress me daily!!!

@EvilSean62

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that !!! I lost count of the times when learning to play an "easy " number when listening closely enough to notate it reveals a multitude of delicate complexity naturally most of this occurred before youtube or indeed digital recording which was my journeyman era

@gaycha6589

2 жыл бұрын

in one sir. in one!

@mikedr1549

2 жыл бұрын

Jon Herington is the real deal.

@JG-cr3ou

2 жыл бұрын

Let's not knock those "guitar gods" just because there are other great guitarists out there that are least known to the general public. The problem is not them, the problem is the ignorant public that won't listen to anything that is not mainstream. And no, there are no guitar players that play circles around the "guitar gods" if by guitar gods you are referring to the likes of Hendrix, SRV, Clapton, Page, Beck, Blackmore, Gilmour, Santana, Young, Iommi, Moore, Allman, EVH.......... Let me name you a few that are less known to the masses but ARE guitar gods in their own right or could have been at that level had it not been for misfortune or not being in a more popular band/music genre. Let's see how many you recognize from the list (I hope you are honest about it and respond if any that you hadn't paid much attention to before actually impress you); Frank Marino, Rory Gallagher, Allan Holdsworth, Paul Kossof, Alvin Lee, Terry Kath, Mick Taylor, Robin Trower, Danny Gatton, Randy Rhoads, Eric Johnson, Johnny Winter, Peter Green, Steve Hacket, Leslie West, Alex Lifeson, Eddie Hazel, Dickey Betts, Roy Buchanan, John Cipollina, Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin, Al Dimeola, Steve Howe, Robert Fripp, Andrew Latimer, Pat Travers, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, Pete Townshend, Stephen Stills, Robby Krieger, John Etheridge, Kim Simmonds, Stan Webb, Martin Barre, Allen Collins, Gary Rossignton, Steve Gaines, Hughie Thomasson, Billy Crain, Jimmy Herring, Neil Shon, Lindsey Buckingham, Ted Nugent, Gary Richrath, Steve Rothery, Steve Lukather, Michael Schenker, Mick Ronson, Mike Campbell, Jim McCarty, Jan Akkerman, Andy Powell, Ted Turner, Clem Clempson, Peter Frampton, Jerry Garcia, Jeff Healey, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark jr, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Phillip Sayce, Eric Gales......

@nelsonx5326

2 жыл бұрын

@@JG-cr3ou Johnny Thunders.

Props to Herrington of course, he's a beast as we all know, but can we give some shine to Shannon Forrest on the drums too? Dude is absolutely incredible, he crushed it the entire concert

@jasmadams

2 жыл бұрын

Just can't ever get over Shannon's work in this show, it's amazing.

@bluehornet6752

2 жыл бұрын

I played drums for over 35 years, and Jeff Porcaro is one my all-time top-three drummers. I humbly submit that Shannon Forrest is the closest living thing you can get to Jeff Porcaro. The dude is absolutely, undeniably, off-the-charts in groove. Tasty grooves. Tasty fills. Same drum sounds, same cymbal sounds, same "lope" on the Jeff tunes he played with Toto. If I believe in that sort of thing, I'd argue that he actually IS Jeff Porcaro reincarnated.

@johnross9981

2 жыл бұрын

Shannon Forrest played drums for Toto a few years ago when I saw them.

@alanh7247

Жыл бұрын

I'm just wondering if Keith Carlock is still with the band...

@johnross9981

Жыл бұрын

@@alanh7247 Keith is playing with Steely Dan for the last few years. Also he is playing with a couple of other small groups.

Hats off to Boz for doing such a stellar job. Herrington is a given, I just really enjoyed Boz on this.

@DM-hk4cw

2 жыл бұрын

Boz often gets overlooked as a fine guitarist because of his great vocals. He holds his own and then some.

@peterdickinson7842

2 жыл бұрын

Ancestor of J H invented Top Hat 1797

@rickingamells1078

2 жыл бұрын

@@DM-hk4cw if I had to pick just one to see live it would be Boz

@DM-hk4cw

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickingamells1078 oh yeah, definitely.

@rickingamells1078

2 жыл бұрын

@@DM-hk4cw named my dog Boz

Herrington is the man! Can play all the traditional solos, but always throws in his own very tasty parts.

@nancyfielding3707

2 жыл бұрын

He makes Fagen smile. That says a lot :-)

@technojunkindatrunk

2 жыл бұрын

You are right on!!

@dashjustice1148

Жыл бұрын

He and Larry Carlton are two of the best

@jamesphair7694

Жыл бұрын

he's still learning he does his best to copy elliott but sadly inferior

@AngeloG07

Жыл бұрын

I agree totally , Yea awesome

It was 1973, I was 19 years old and I had just left my home in Pittsburgh to start my new job in Waynesboro VA. I was ready to get off the PA turnpike when this song came on the radio. So now every time I hear this song, I’m 19 once again. I wish!

@paularob2829

4 ай бұрын

Nice❤

@FoxysFriends

3 ай бұрын

For me it's being a kid in the car ,my dad, my pops❤

@mrsplanetmaster9

3 ай бұрын

Hey Nineteen 🎉

@shaunweston1183

Ай бұрын

Heard this song in 1972/73 and immediately went and bought the album (can't buy a thrill). I am reelin in the years now but this track is timeless. ❤

Amazing to see Boz Scaggs playing guitar to a Steely Dan song and do it so well, incredible!

@timcastens1150

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah Boz is incredible, he had albums out in 74, I worked at a bar he had played regularly in Austin, amazing talent, he toured silk degrees at the auditorium in Austin, packed, the boy had done good and was coming home.!!

@kirkmcgee1

Жыл бұрын

@@timcastens1150 Awesome!

@bernlin2000

Жыл бұрын

But, safe to say, Jon looks like he's just strumming a simple guitar cord, he's done those riffs so many times. 😆

@kirkmcgee1

Жыл бұрын

@@bernlin2000 Fair enough.

They just don’t make music like this anymore. Such a shame for today’s generation.

Gee whiz...no auto tune...no drum machine...no garbage..just the best of the best doin the job😁

Elliot Randall’s superlative and iconic solo (done in one take on the original ) tastefully brought back to life by Jon Herrington

@MikeFloutier

2 жыл бұрын

Very tastefully! A gorgeous mixture of very faithful original licks interwoven with some super new material. To be frank, I don’t think I’ve heard a better version; superb in all departments! Thank you one and all🍾❤️

@Cougar1212

2 жыл бұрын

No, it's not even close. Not the guitar sound, or the notes played. Sadly.

@chompyb

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cougar1212 Close? What are we into here, copycat music? If you want to hear that, download the original. Turd.

@senseiruss

2 жыл бұрын

Elliot is awesome. He says it was actually the second take - because for some reason, no one was recording the first take!

@charlie-obrien

Жыл бұрын

​​@@senseiruss Whatever he managed, it was "Lightning in a bottle" ⚡ And the fact that he managed to lay it down twice is the stuff of legends.

Shannon Forrest is my new drum hero… dude kills it! Jim Hodder would be proud!

I knew that Jon Harrington was an amazing guitarist. Had no idea Boz Scaggs was great, as well. Texas son represent!

@grantgalgey636

2 жыл бұрын

I knew Boz was a handy guitarist but to play with this band, he's better than handy. Love it!

@TheRoroCuz

2 жыл бұрын

Silky-smooth

@matthewmoyer2314

2 жыл бұрын

Boz was actually born in Canton, Ohio but is considered a Texan. William Royce Scaggs. Genius. Always great live. That tenor ages beautifully. Don't miss him if you get the opportunity.

I remember when this tune came out. Listening to the radio. Just a young kid but it clicked with me. Great song.

@thomasjohnson5003

2 жыл бұрын

my first concert steely dan opened for black oak arkansas...i know crazy! They played this and I fell into a 40+ year love affair with Fagen and Becker, may he RIP.

Excellent job Jon Herrington did, playing the melody and still outlining Elliott Randall's lines without quoting it note for note!!

The Guitarist most perfect & Refined !! 👌🏻

One of the greatest lead guitar licks of all time. OUTSTANDING !

@jamesphair7694

Жыл бұрын

pity its not a good copy

These are true pros !! Playing ensemble as they do here is a lost art, except in true studio pro circles, to the bazillion " Guitar God" trios. These magnificent players aren't up there thinking " how do I sound" but thinking " how do WE sound and playing what contributes to the total sound of what they’re laying down. Absolutely great !!

Herrington naisl every note every time. Not a wasted, bragging lick, ever. Impressive. The stage is just overloaded with the absolute top shelf of american music.

i love how happy fagen is in this. he's just jamming with the pals

One of the rare times Jon Herrington is given his proper place in the mix! Absolutly first class!

Jon was passing through Indiana for one year in 1981-82. Took a part time gig teaching guitar at Anderson College where I was studying guitar performance. To have him as a private instructor for one year is still one of the most humbling and blessed experiences I’ve ever had! He was a gifted teacher and his playing left us speechless! So happy for his success through the years. We’ll deserved!

@seizethedayandlive

2 жыл бұрын

Damn, you ARE a lucky guy! I can imagine students being told after hearing him play "you may close your mouths now" ;-D

@ncpathak5525

2 жыл бұрын

Did you learnt something .

@stephendawg1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ncpathak5525 the bulk of what I know I learned from Jon. His ear was unbelievable and his patience as a teacher was a gift! There were only six of us that received private lessons. As a farm boy from a quiet, western Indiana family farm I never dreamed of such an opportunity. We really didn’t know who he was in ‘81 but we knew he was good, and destined for greater things. So glad for him!

@ncpathak5525

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephendawg1 Opportunity availed. Good enough.

@patrickcollins7407

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephendawg1 Great post Steve, I know what you mean, I had lessons with Frank White in Sheffield, England who was Joe Cocker's guitar player and his ear was amazing....I think that is so key. I had been trying to figure out the solo on "Fingers burned" by Alan Parsons...on Eye in the Sky by Iairn Bairnson...which is tricky...Frank had never heard it, listened to it once and played it note perfect back to me...and taught me how to play it...I am still not quite there.....25 years later! Jon though is truly world class.

Absolute musical perfection all round 👌👌👌

It’s been my dream for decades to be able to play this song on guitar. Great to see John and Boz nailing the harmonies!

Harrington is a beast. He filled in with the Eagles and played Felders parts SPOT ON.

@dlsmpsn

Ай бұрын

Bozz was burning the fretboard as well. Pretty good for an old guy.

Brings me back to those 70’s warm, breezy spring days blaring out of open dorm windows at UCONN while watching the girls walk by.

I will never forgive myself for missing these guys when they were in Los Angeles. Never.

More beautiful than the day I first fell in love with it 50 years ago. Thank you for adding so much pleasure to my life, Donald, late Walter and everyone else.

Jon is one of the best jazzguitarist that plays rock like a god!

Jon Herington & Freddy Washington are amazing!❤

On fire, everyone is so amazing! This song is at least 50 yrs old! I can still hear Denny Diaz and Skunk Baxter!

It don't get any better than this.This is REAL MUSIC.🗽👍

one of those classic rock songs that takes you to a happy place / moment / memory. Thanks Steely Dan

Herrington makes it look effortless! Absolute master.

Grew up listening to these artists. To hear them now is so awesome and nostalgic. They sound absolutely terrific. Music you hear today like the weird stuff when you're shopping at Lowe's I'm like what the heck is this.

Musicianship is just incredible here as it always was growing up in the 70's. They're all just amazingly in sync and beautiful mood created over and over.

tasty version, I’m pretty sure Elliot Randall and J Skunk B would approve ! JH is a beast and how about that Boz Skaggs & Shannon really keeps the groove in the pocket. Well done gents !

there is only one word, SUPERB.

My wife and I saw them a year prior at the Minnesota State Fair; they played through a torrential rain and not dropped a note.

@joniheisenberg

Ай бұрын

Wonderful!❤

best quality concert i ever went to was STEELY DAN.. and they are still in my soul, since the 70s.. thanx DONALD..

There’s no substitute for experience… Watching and hearing these guys is an ultimate experience!

@patrickstockton2091

8 ай бұрын

KARL!,...RUN GO TELL YOUR MAMA TO PUT HER CLOTHES BACK ON!...

Some lively, memorable guitar riffs going on there... Sweet!

How do you take such a perfect and noteworthy solo and make it “better”? So tasteful.

GREAT SHOW ,I WAS LUCKY TO GET TO DRIVE THE TWO FOR A CONCERT IN MEMPHIS.

Guitar playing WAS outstanding, but the drummer was awesome!

This song just cooks.

Just totally now I know why I’m a DAN Addict since 1973☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️🙏🙏🙏🙏

Love their music 50 years ago and every day since

Fagen and McDonald's voices meld so amazing together.

Omg. What a great concert to be at. So glad the 70s music is what I had to listen to.❤❤❤❤

Rest well in peace Mr. Jim Beard - thank you for the music

Jeezus John Herrington is a friggin MONSTER guitar player. And I’m a pro guitarist playing for 40 years. Gotta play this one like the record for obvious reasons but I’d love to hear this guitarist just improvise his own stuff over the whole tune.

Someday I want to see this band

OUTSTANDING!!! What a great gathering of talent for one of my faves, & a song with one of the all-time best guitar riffs ever!!

The tone of that SG is on point. Ear candy

@dlsmpsn

Ай бұрын

I wouldn't have thought that it could do that.

what a great collaboration and every performer was first rate. I would expect no less from these masters.

I remember listening to this when the album first came out. During a difficult time for me in my 20s. This song in particular helped a lot. Thanks eternally Steely Dan.

How the fuck did it take me 10 years to discover this? Awesome. That’s the only word for it.

Outstanding, what a great performance.

John Herrington is a great guitarist.

Wish I could have been there!!!

Giant HOLE without Fagan. Miss him. Boz and McDonald?? Geezus this is DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN time. Herrington is a wizard. CAn't say enough....my ALL TIME FAVORITE song. This video is 11 years ago...we are INDEED "Reeling in the years".

Nothing but “Wow”. Awesome!,

Herrington rules! So good

Shannon is freakin GREAT on drums...his feel reminds me so much of Jeff Porcaro RIP

I have watched the dvd of this show soooo many times….no pyro, no laser, just pure music, great songs and very very talented musicians. I just hope the Dukes will come to europe one day..

Seriously... can't stop listening to you guys!!! AWESOME!!! ❤❤❤

Sooooo good!!

Jon! So good.

I grew up on this music . Good times for sure ! Did I mention a 1976 Dodge van ...Thanks for the memories good music ...

The drummer, Shannon Forrest is outstanding and needs mention for his props. Great band ,Love the name The Dukes of September. Kudos to Fagan, Scaggs and McDonald.

@garyolshan4177

Жыл бұрын

Took it from XTC's psuedo name Dukes Of the Stratosphere.

So good 😊

I saw this show here in Texas. I also have the DVD. And I STILL watch these same clips. They're incredible. It was an amazing evening.

I have loved, these people since the 70s, they are still amazing!!!

All I want to say is Bravo! 👏

What a great guitar player and drums. Also love Boz Scaggs.

All those years these guys were battling for airplay on different competing record labels, now they all come together as one to make good music, it's a beautiful thing !!! 🙂

Can't say I liked the vocal arrangement on this version but the guitar was excellent...even where he improvised it still sounded good!

What a collection of talent on that stage.

the best of the best of the best, amazing artists.

So, so wonderfully tight and great balance. Simply brilliant lead guitar!!

Legends on Stage.

BRAVO !!!!

Harrington is awesome on lead

Whoa! "That" just blew me away.....50 years old next year and the song still sounds phenomenal.

What an absolute master piece

Thank u ... me german 72 years old msn ... this f... song was mine in the 70ies ... love u donald ... 🐺

The guitar work was impeccable and true to the original. The group was tight and did an excellent job.

You know you're made it when your brilliance on guitar is actually overlooked. Herrington is amazing.

Stunning just Stunning. Thank you so much for sharing this absolute gem of a song, absolutely loved this, my favourite song. Cheers. Andy. Scotland.