The best Steely Dan song is whichever one you're listening to at the time.

@TheCybertiger9

8 ай бұрын

Love the Dan, such a acquired taste. Innovated compositions of music.

@LeOhio817

7 ай бұрын

💯

😂 You didn't even get 30 seconds into Green Earrings before you thought it was better than Don't Take Me Alive after saying it was the best Steely Dan song. We all told you right after Peg that you were stepping into a deep hole of fantastic music. You're not done yet.

@masapell

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a deep hole it is! Wait until the Fagen solo albums (all are stellar!) and “Two Against Nature” and “Everything Must Go”….. a ton of material to get through!

@NicknLex

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, you were all correct! Thanks for sticking with us and best wishes for the New Year! ❤️, Lex

@martyemmons8692

2 жыл бұрын

Donald Fagen continues his love of fantastic music, his latest creation that is on my playlist is "H Gang".

@TheCornishCockney

2 жыл бұрын

@@martyemmons8692 Cousin Dupree is a bit creepy lyrically but yet another creative masterpiece.

@biskygiver

2 жыл бұрын

Their music is akin to your favorite bowl of ice cream and each spoonful gets better and better as the ambient room temperature makes it creamier and creamier over time.

Larry Carlton is unmistakable. The fluidity and soulful lines of Mr. 335 are legendary.

@siemonblidener652

Жыл бұрын

It's Denny Diaz at the first solo and Elliot Randall at the second, I think

@danielmccann8325

Жыл бұрын

@@siemonblidener652 I think he means in Don't take me Alive.

@snoopstp4189

Жыл бұрын

@@siemonblidener652 and Dean Parks on vox box

@Gerard-yt3dz

10 ай бұрын

Mr. ES 335 Gibson "F" hole body git tar!

@SwedestThing

5 ай бұрын

@@Gerard-yt3dzbut how does he get such a gritty sound out of it for this song?

"I'm literally having withdrawals..." I mentioned early on in your Steely Dan adventure that they are musical opium, highly addictive. Love you guys.

@alldayadventures5418

2 жыл бұрын

"musical opium" Sounds like a great Becker lyric....

@roymoore3156

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome term, “musical opium”...and not a single bit off true center....

Every Steely Dan song is like a great meal.

"Black Cow" is a sonic gem from "Aja". You two are a major hoot! It's a thrill to watch young people discover music from the most incredible decade in music history. Steely Dan is a gift to mankind...

@michellecalling

Жыл бұрын

So true, so true.

@deanslater9876

11 ай бұрын

Is there anything more fun then watching a younger generation go into shock when they hear SD songs for the first time. Lol. You can see their emotions flip out. They get it, wink wink. There isn't anything in music to compare to Steely Dan, period. It Christmas, every time. The Title track from Royal Scam is divine. Makes you glad to be alive in order to hear it.

It's so awesome when new people discover my favorite band. You guys are so cute, Nick's face melting is hilarious and Alexia's love for the music really shines through. Keep at it guys, it's fun to watch.

That opening guitar solo on Don't Take Me Alive is stellar. So fluid and tasteful and tone for days.

@stevemd6488

2 жыл бұрын

Reelin in the Years opens with a guitar solo as well, ofc.

I am so happy that you both got around to listening to Green Earrings. It's by far one of the most slept on Steely Dan songs in terms of youtube reactions and I wish more channels would check it out. The first time I heard the drum break in the song before the guitar solo my jaw dropped to the floor. I don't know why, but those few basic drum hits were so impactful on me when I first heard it.

@katrinagrigg6647

2 жыл бұрын

One of my top 3 favorite guitar solos

@briangray00

2 жыл бұрын

The backing track(without vocals and lead guitar) *is stellar* Check this out!!!!: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGemprOOc6vUfaw.html

@eileendobbs8009

2 жыл бұрын

It's been my favorite for 30 years and it just gets better every time I listen

@garymcghee2249

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. This just soars, never tire of listening to it after 40 years.

@dbhammond

2 жыл бұрын

It’s an incredible tune. One of my favorites of theirs since the album was first released.

Guitar on "Don't Take Me Alive" - Larry Carlton (same as Kid S.), "Green Earrings" - 1st solo Denny Dias (the guy who's band they "joined"), 2nd Elliott Randall (who played on their first big hit "Reelin' In The Years"), "Haitian Divorce" - talk box guitar Dean Parks, altered by Walter Becker. Did you know there's a relationship between a lyric from this album and The Eagles "Hotel California" ? On the S.Dan song "Everything You Did" it says "Turn up The Eagles, The neighbors are listening." (implying that the "nice sounding" Eagles music would drown out an argument. The Eagles replied with "They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast."

The funny thing is, you haven't yet gotten to "The Fez", the song from this album that was released as a single (along with "Kid Charlemagne") and became a minor Top 40 hit for them. The B-side was "Sign In Stranger," another solid tune. Truly, The Royal Scam was packed with amazing songs.

@mikenichols3965

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@lesliesterling826

2 жыл бұрын

I am very fond of the Fez! It pops into my head at funny times.

@williammckay9229

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this also. And all through the years " the fez" pops up in my head a lot.

@parshakamarsh

Ай бұрын

"Haitian Divorce" was the single released in the UK and I believe it became their best ever selling single over here

A bit late getting to this, but your reactions reminded me: I was in my teens and early 20's when SD were putting their albums out and when some of my friends would be like, 'That's not for me," and I would be left wondering what are they not hearing!!! Glad you love this band as much as many of us here watching!

Doctor Wu off the Katy Lied album… Jeff Porcaro’s sexy drum work, another killer sax solo, and everything Fagen does = sublime. And those lyrics… I’ve never found anyone else who had such a gift for placing the right word in the right place.

@bradwatson1048

10 ай бұрын

And I think what Donald Fagen has as a vocalist (songwriter, producer, keyboardist... everything) is an astonishing sense of the character he's portraying in each song. Whose story is he telling... what would his voice sound like... how does the guy speak...

Listening to this with you guys for the 3rd time… and Lex, gotta tell u that SD’s 1st album was one of the first two I ever purchased on my own - I was 15 - and the other one was the Doobie Brothers “Captain & Me”. I bought every Dan album that decade the day it came out - and as much as I love Katy Lied, and Countdown to Ecstasy & Pretzel Logic… Royal Scam is an absolute masterpiece. They show mastery of many styles and it just sparkles through all the sarcasm and weird stories they tell. 45 years this album has been giving to me. I literally don’t know what I’d be without Steely Dan. They literally change you, grow you musically, for sure.

I'm SO happy that you're having the same Steely Dan awakening that I had 3 years ago. .. It's unparalleled, the spiritual awakening to the Dan. Every song is a discovery.

@ronvaught6919

Жыл бұрын

I just watched your post about Steely Dan's FM ,my favorite BTW. Don't know if you're interested but there was a movie - FM that has a live performance by Linda Ronstadt and that also had a double album soundtrack that is awesome. Check them out and I'd love to hear what you think.

Wait till you get into the meanings of these songs. Their humor is the final element of their greatness. Cheers from your neighbor in Denver.

@Coowallsky

2 ай бұрын

It's a study in 'Intellectual Highjinx 101'.

After watching this for about the 4th time I was thinking Lex's cheeks must be sore from smiling for so long. This was so much fun to watch.

@NicknLex

2 жыл бұрын

They totally were!! Hard to hold a smile with the Dan!!

And the greatest Purdie break ever at 16:50 IMHO. Green Earrings is one of my favorites for that stellar groove….

You are now going to have to react to the title track: The Royal Scam. There is also an excellent song by them that literally no one reacts to: Here At The Western World. It is not on any of their studio albums, but on a couple of their compilation records. Trust me, it is a great song!

@darrylhinko5568

2 жыл бұрын

Knock twice, rap with your cane

@geonerd

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrylhinko5568 Indescribabe sensual (musical) pleasures await you.... behind the Red Door! (Thanks, Ruthie!)

@jaysonbiggs8979

2 жыл бұрын

I love Here At The Western World. It was left off The Royal Scam album.

@robertfitterman3777

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaysonbiggs8979 no one is reacting to it. I mention it all the time.

@stevegirardmedia2255

2 жыл бұрын

It’s on the Citizen compilation, which they have.

Do Steely Dan ever make a bad record ? Or even a song with an imperfection in ? Not just that but their melodies and instrumentation are peerless and unique. Thank you for doing this.

Enjoy your videos. Huge Dan Fan for over 40 years. As soon as I saw you were doing Green Earrings, I knew you would be blown away. The Royal Scam is known as their "guitar album. Mostly by Larry Carlton. Best wishes!

On every album,Steely Dan paint’s a masterpiece lyrically & musically. Aja’s my favorite album but The Royal Scam is a close second.

It is so gratifying to know that their music will live on through you and others like you that can appreciate the pure genius. In a weird way it feels like my generation passing the torch. I’m turning 70 next month which likely brings thoughts like these. No matter, just keep enjoying the gift of this incredible music! Love you two.

NicknLex, you guys need to check out the earlier jazz-fusion band TRAFFIC. Start with the song, "Low Spark of High Heel Boys." Guaranteed, 100% right down your alley. Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason, and Chris Wood. An absolute MUST LISTEN!!! God, I love Steely Dan!!!

@TheCornishCockney

2 жыл бұрын

I concur. I’m so old I saw Traffic live at the Rainbow in Nth London and Mick Jagger was in the audience. Great great days.

I waited 20 years to see them in concert at the LA Universal Amphitheater. As board director of an Inc. 500 tech company at the time, I cleared my schedule months in advance of the concert date. Nothing and no one - not even a meeting with Bill Gates - would keep me from seeing Steely Dan live. They did not disappoint.

I always think the voice box solo in Haitian Divorce is like the guitar equivalent of Donald’s vocal styling. Dark and sardonic and perfect for Steely Dan’s acerbic lyrics. It’s a great story song too. DTMA and GE are superb songs too. Carlton’s work on DTMA is top notch.

I just wanted to say thank you to Nick, Lex and Marley for all the hours of entertainment you provided in an otherwise bleak 2021. Wishing you and all your subscribers a very Happy New Year. Love you guys!

@NicknLex

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this year with us and best wishes for the New Year to you and your loved ones! Thanks for all your love! ❤️, Lex

@thecat600

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicknLex I see it now. 🙂👍

Larry Carlton is such a legend. His live album "Last Nite" has been a favorite of mine for years and captures his remarkable playing in a club atmosphere. Interesting story, Larry was shot in the neck by a burglar in 1988 and miraculously he survived, albeit with injuries. Hearing about it was such a shock at the time, but I'm so grateful the man is still here with us today! Happy New Year to the both of you and everyone in this community! So grateful to be able to share this music during these strange times.

@VG-iq8xq

2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow didn’t know that!

@biskygiver

2 жыл бұрын

As an individual he is such a pleasant and considerate person to be around.

@shermanpeabody5512

2 жыл бұрын

I remember that! So happy it didn’t claim his life. He released his first acoustic LP right after that and it has a comment about being shot. I first listened to LC records at the public library because I thought the album cover (Strikes Twice) was cool. I only later came to learn that I’d been listening to him for years but on other people’s (SD’s) records. I was an album credit junkie at the age of 13 and I’m convinced that I’m the better for it.

@wallihaley5194

2 жыл бұрын

@@VG-iq8xq, I didn’t know about that either that’s amazing! Glad Larry Carlton survived!

Glad to hear that a lot of the negative troll commenters have left. I remember how close you came to NOT doing anymore Steely Dan because of them and how many of us fans were, "NO NO No nono no - don't give up on Steely Dan. There is so much you will miss!" … And you listened to us. 🎵🤘😎👍🦋🍁🎶 btw, it is true that watching your genuine reactions brings back the joy. Thanks again guys.

Loved this triple dipper! I recommend you do "The Fez" as a light, fun lead in to the heavier "Royal Scam" cut. A great triple play from Countdown To Ecstasy would be "Bodhisattva",(first track) "Show Biz Kids",( just because, you'll see!) and "King of the World" (last track) in that order! I love, love, LOVE your Steely Dan reactions and look forward to many more!! Happy New Year!!🎵🎉💥💕

I was a fill in bass player for a group because their regular player was on his honeymoon. Had to learn "Don't Take Me Alive" and play this song from charts on stage with little practice. It instantly became one of my favorite Steely Dan songs because of that experience. 1979. Thanks for this.

Listening to ANY Steely Dan Track is like standing in front of a smorgasbord of every single thing that you love to eat and not knowing where to start :)

I loved when u guys jumped into SD World with Aja… but I, and many others I’m sure, were thinking… “ahh, wait til they go backwards to Royal Scam!” This is the album a lot of us DanFans feel is the best…. Because as u guys are saying, there’s just so much happening, and flipping from style to style - while on Aja, while they’re amazing still… it was almost minimalist, musically, in comparison. Best Wishes to you for ‘22!

@wyattjohnson4087

2 жыл бұрын

Aja minimalist I don't know about that put all 52 cards on the table for aja

@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts

2 жыл бұрын

@@wyattjohnson4087 Hey Wyatt... Not minimalist in terms of compositional quality or musical complexity... I guess I'm just speaking perhaps about the focus and emotionality they were aiming to accomplish with Aja. It was all cool, smooth, sophisticated, and must closer to the jazz touchstone they navigated toward. Royal Scam was jangly, edgy, brash, and of course, still searching and growing. By the time they got to the end of that initial chapter, with Gaucho, all of the hard edges were filed away, and their music was so serene - of course the lyrics were still as biting and obtuse as ever - but it was truly cerebral, sophisticated stuff that I'd be prone to putting on out by the pool or on the beach, or appreciating a long drive. Royal Scam? I still put that on when I want to shout out the words and bang along with the rhythms and percussion. So maybe minimalist was not exactly correct... maybe instead more focused and content that they had arrived where they wanted?

@wyattjohnson4087

2 жыл бұрын

I can see that

@wyattjohnson4087

2 жыл бұрын

It's all too good never a bad tune

Steely Dan Marathon?! Yes please! I see something new, but I won't spoil it. Let us know how you like the title track when you get around to it. Or maybe you'll listen here, either way, you'll love it. Happy New Year, everyone!!!

@NicknLex

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this year with us and best wishes for the New Year! ❤️, Lex

@lindaishikawa6444

2 жыл бұрын

IM DOWN WITH THAT

"A Triple?! Yeah!" (Exactly!) Don't Take me alive is a favorite! (A man with my mind can do anything) Larry Carlton's distinctive guitar voice on the solo again!

Haitian Divorce Always Makes Me Automatically Think Of,, 10CC "DREADLOCK HOLIDAY"...Another Must Hear Classic.

Lord luvs ducks 1977. My now hubby Ken just got our first car. New 8 track player cracked the seal. Went for an amazing drive wow! I was 17 he was 23... We have had such an awesome musical journey. Now you two are on your way.💞🌺🇨🇦🎸🎶 Cheers

You two can talk as long as you want to before getting into the music. It's like inviting a couple of really good friends into my house. You guys, and the Rob Squad, are the only reactors I watch where I don't eventually just jump ahead to the music. We love hearing the two of you as much as your reactions! Happy New Year!

@jossoakes2823

2 жыл бұрын

What Gene said. Listening and talking about amazing music ? Great times !

@martyemmons8692

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I miss the most; sharing my love of music with the friends of my youth.

Also guys, when you discover Robert Wyatt you will go on another journey. He played with Soft Machine then Matching Mole then solo career. A really unique musician

@shyshift

2 жыл бұрын

They need to hit Rock Bottom first though.

@shyshift

2 жыл бұрын

Matching Mole.

@iancarr8682

2 жыл бұрын

Robert Wyatt song Shipbuilding

If you didnt do it yet, you HAVE to do Deacon Blues pleaseee. And where did you get this t-shirt? Peace Love you guys

You guys sound exactly like my friends and I did as 11th graders in 1976 hearing this album for the first time. I'm 62 now and have probably heard this album 200 times and I still hear something new in it upon every listen. Steely Dan worms thier way into your brain and you can't get rid of them.

@TheCornishCockney

2 жыл бұрын

Who’d ever want to get rid of Steely Dan? I’m 67 and they are my favourite ever band,and I’m British so plenty of choice my side of the pond. It’s a sweet addiction that I don’t want an antidote to.

That's Elliot Randall following Denny Dias and closing out Green Earrings with that crazy burbling riff...

Your reactions are brilliant and add an extra level of enjoyment to what we all love- Steely Dan , there are no others. Excellent, genuine responses

@NicknLex

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and support! It’s great to have you along for the journey! :)

Denny Dias and Elliot Randall are playing the guitar solos and Chuck Rainey on bass on Green Earrings. Dean Parks is playing the talk box on Haitian Divorce. I request Bodhisattva, you'll love the guitar playing.

Reeling in the Years leads with a solo. The more I hear Green Earrings the more it feels like SD doing a Crusaders riff (which has some LC DNA). Whatever style they wanted to do they nailed - they are real pros.

@joeschmo8862

2 жыл бұрын

Leave it up to SD to only out do themselves.

Steely Dan is a very special band. Simply the best guys 💫❤️☝️ thanks for the reaction and you will like all their albums 💫☝️

Gotta tell you something funny. I love and talk about the song Green Earrings so much that the KZread algorithms think I need a pair of emerald earrings. Ads for Green Earrings are always popping up on my feed.

The T-shirt is fantastic. Enjoyable vid and excellent commentary as per always.

@eileendobbs8009

2 жыл бұрын

Wait until he hears Show Biz Kids and gets the Steely Dan tee shirt reference.

@biskygiver

2 жыл бұрын

During Hatian Divorce when Nick was grooving it appeared as if Donald Fagen's mouth was singing. I know weird.

They used to play "Haitian Divorce" regularly on the Reggae Revolution radio show in L.A. on Sunday nights. Green Earrings is another level, the best Jazz/Rock fusion song ever written IMHO. Of course I am biased. Glad you both are enjoying this album. You will forever take it out and listen to regularly for the rest of your life. It's really hard to find any music that is better than this. Why settle for less?

Well, Katy Lied is also Great!! You two have a lot of listening ahead of you! HNY. [Timothy B. Schmidt on harmony. Check out (his) the band POCO!!] (You will love 'Everyone's Gone to the Movies')

I remember looking up a chord sheet for Don't Take Me Alive and laughing as it started so: INTRO: First slowly strum out a G7#9 with this shape: EADGBE 355466 This may look like an impossibility, like a cruel, unusual and unplayable chord, but it can be done. You must use the power of the force.

You're right. I watch you to remember how I felt when I first listened to these songs. And again this is another example of Lex gushing feelings in her reaction. You can watch her getting so excited because she knows Nick and what he loves and obviously loves him so much that it makes her excited knowing how happy the song will make him.

@NicknLex

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for sharing this with us and best wishes for the New Year! ❤️, Lex

Check out the album Pretzel Logic. The amazing thing about this music is that I've been listening to these songs since the day they came out and it doesn't matter how many times I hear these songs they still sound as fresh as the first time I heard them. That's musical magic.

How about Fagen’s voice on _Don’t Take Me Alive?_ I think his singing reaches its peak on this album.

@blackwolf6082

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite on this album

@steelyd2

2 жыл бұрын

It’s gotta be one of Fagens best vocals. Haitian Divorce is another great vocal performance “semi mojo, who’s this kinky so and so” has such great New York nasal snark to it. His voice is the secret weapon of them I think. It’s not talked about nearly enough what a unique and expressive vocalist he was. He’s not technically great of course like Freddie mercury or Steve perry etc but I put him more in the category of billy Joel, joe Jackson, Elvis Costello where they don’t have technically great voices but they’re perfect to convey their songs.

@marcoaguilar2394

2 жыл бұрын

@@steelyd2 I'm in total agreement with Donald's voice not being appreciated enough. Along with the music, the lyrics and musicianship, his voice is so unique and is what I believe tops off Steely Dan's distinctive sound.

So many great songs slip in these three cords that sound native american and immediately take me to a different place . Such a killer song... But that's the tone of the song

It's awesome to see these young people enjoying this wonderful music. I've listened to Steely Dan since " Can't by a thrill". Bought every album as soon at it hit the shelf. I'd listen to each one front to back, while reading the liner notes. Never once did say that was a bad tune. Although there are better one than others. But, never a bad Steely Dan tune. Keep it up nicknlex. You're doing awesome. I can't name an all time best.(in my opinion) im leaning towards "Third world man "( the last tune on the "Gaucho" album ,or the "The Royal Scam" album its self. Best music ever.

If you decide to react to an entire Steely Dan album, I recommend Pretzel Logic. It's a great album, and I don't think you've reacted to any songs from it yet. Great reaction, by the way!

@eileendobbs8009

2 жыл бұрын

Night by Night is one of my favorite SD songs and I'm a huge fan. It's just another great album. I think they've heard Rikki Don't Lose That Number but nothing else.

@biskygiver

2 жыл бұрын

Pretzel Logic, Any Major Dude, Barrytown are all epic compositions.

Steely Dan definitely had their own style a sort of jazz funk. Can’t think of a song I didn’t like.😎

You guys caught the SD spell. There’s no antidote. You’ve got it for life! Enjoy and Happy 2022!

@NicknLex

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for sharing this with us and best wishes for the New Year! ❤️, Lex

They got the shapely bodies. They got the Steely Dan T-shirt. And for the Coup de grace They're outrageous. So fun seeing you enjoy this fantastic music for the first time! For a full album reaction you could do Katy Lied or Countdown to Ecstasy, since I don't believe that you have done any songs yet from those albums.

@katylied24

2 жыл бұрын

I think their two best.

At 29:48 he was really feeling it. Same way I feel when I hear. It's a great overwhelming feeling. Love your guys reviews. Please do more 3 song blocks. We don't mind how long the videos are as long as it's Steely Dan lol.

@jirimondo

2 жыл бұрын

Agree that multi-song blocks are better. Look at this trio and it shows how, in one album, SD made great music in different styles. It's the difference between eating a course and a well-constructed meal. Each dish/song sits in contrast to the other. That dimensionality doesn't come out when you listen to a single songs.

@joeschmo8862

2 жыл бұрын

@@jirimondo that is a great comparison. Ill have to borrow that.

@martyemmons8692

2 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! This video is starting off my New year joyfully. I hope for more to come.

Don't take me alive has always been my favorite DAN song. I know people will say there are better, but I love the story, the guitar work and the backing vocals. It's just a perfect song to me...

As a fan of Steely Dan for over 40 years it brings me joy to see your reactions to these songs. You must listen to Dr. Wu on the Katy Lied album next. Peace.

Also recommend "Bodhisattva" and "My old school" from their "Countdown to Ecstasy album. Again, I think you'll love them both.

@88wildcat

2 жыл бұрын

If you are going to go into Countdown to Ecstasy you have to do Show Biz Kids.

I'll be 70 next month. I have been blessed to experience SD throughout my life. It is beyond fun to reexperience it with you. Thank you. I would be in interested to see what you think of early SD. Specifically, "Ricki dont lose that number". Not so much fusion.

Glad you've been blessed with these jewels of sound. Steely Dan has a rich legacy. One of many bands ( or duos with guest members) who were insistent on sound quality, chords, and tight harmonies. Perfectionists indeed with good reason. Music like this doesn't exist these days. One of my favorite!! Familiar with all albums.

I'm loving your reactions, and there's not much I can add... but I wanted to mention that Walter Becker plays a solo on Joni Mitchell's "In France they Kiss on Main Street" which I think ranks as the most concise guitar solo ever. (Seriously it's like four measures long.) These guys' talent just doesn't quit.

Any 70s fan will point out that, if you laid out every song recorded year-by-year, '76 spawned the best music. '73 and '77 followed. Royal Scam is the best song I ever saw them perform live. The horns, drums and light show was mesmerizing both times.

Always a good time when you play some Steely Dan! Literally can't go wrong. Love that you do the deeper cuts instead of just what you hear on the mainstream radio.

@mr.mojorisin1616

2 жыл бұрын

i also see you have The Doors album up too! 😁

@martyemmons8692

2 жыл бұрын

I also can't contain myself when I buy an album and listen to it start to finish. There's always 'hidden gems' within innovative musical genius' creations.

Peter Frampton and Joe Walsh were all over the talk box around that time in their careers. Many guitarists were spicing up their tracks with that device.

@biskygiver

2 жыл бұрын

Hendrix was one of the earlier users of the device.

When Don't Take Me Alive ended and you said My Lord, I busted out laughing. They're just so good. As much as you can't wait to hear the next Steely Dan Song, I can't wait to see your reaction to the next Steely Dan song. Larry Carlton plays on a lot of songs on Donald Fagen's solo album The Nightfly.

In the late 70’s I made a mixtape of SD. It included Aja stuff but it was heavy on the Royal Scam. I was doing a lot of driving for work and this kept me going, especially on the road at night. Steely Dan meant a lot to us back then.

That guitar solo on Green earrings is the best ever. I just wonder how he does that thing, split of a second, up high, right after the drums, guitar heaven! Royal Scam is one of the best albums ever!! Sure is a masterpiece!!

This is pure musical joy, and we are all glad you can share in it.

Steely dan...The eagles...America..Toto...Gino Vannelli (you should check the AMAZING live performances of the70's) ,,Christopher Cross...Dooboe Brothers...Ambrosia...Wild Cherry....etc...the immortal magic sound of west coast AOR!

Yay! Yay! You know I’m living!! And “That Solo!” thumbnail behind you for Kid Charlemagne is to honor Nick’s solo. And now, “Don’t Take Me Alive” and 2 more. I’m not halfway through the first song and Yes! Love it! 😜😍🤪 Rumor has it: They brought Mark Knopfler into the studio for over 10 Hours of tense recording - and they only used a 15-second clip in the intro to this tune. Sorry for that snub, but love them anyway. Even with the dark (and sometimes rough) lyrics, I play Steely Dan. “Sue me if I play too long.” Haha. ✨🤪 Great reactions. Thanks thanks thanks. 🥂 Cheers to all! 💗

@SwedestThing

5 ай бұрын

The Boys were not impressed that Knopfler could not read the charts 😂

Larry Calton is one of the Best Jazz guitar players in the history of Jazz!!!! Just excellent!!! I love when Steely Dan Fused Rock and Jazz together!!! Love it!!!!

Im a cat and I like watching Nicks constipated faces He looks like he has not taken a dump in days. Meowww

Dean Parks played Lead Guitar on Haitian Divorce. Little known fact. He played it clean and Walter Becker mixed it with “Talkbox” effect.

You Both have Fallen Under the Spell !!! I Was " Steely Dan - Dified " 50 Years Ago. It Never Goes Away !!! Over Time the Appreciation and Gratitude for Being Blessed with This Musical Magic Only Grows Deeper and More Profound 😍🤩😃😁

Larry Carlton's guitar intro and playing throughout the song is epic! Remember buying this album back in grade 9 and playing it constantly on my Dual turntable for months/years later. Right up there with Aja as my fave SD albums.

STEELY DAN FOR THE WIN!! 🙂🙂🙂

The way they fit the words into their songs both elevates and underscores the melodies. The backing vocals are not mere background, they are integral to the excellence of the song.

Green Earrings is one of the greatest songs ever written or performed. It's perfection all around.

Guitar solo: Larry Carlton (1st part), Denny Dias (2nd section), Elliott Randall (3rd section)

The music of the seventies was just stellar. Nobody with ears could dispute this and Steely Dan today are still relevant and fresh sounding. It’s great that people who love music can acknowledge this.

And they came in from the city of st. John without a dime. Their lyrics!

I am so HAPPY you did a trilogy of Steely Dan! I had a rough night sleeping last night and was not in the best of moods when I got up. This video was the first thing I saw on my KZread feed. I IMMEDIATELY REJOICED…Thank you so much for this !! I know Aja is great but this is one of my all time favorite SD releases too….It’s hard to pick a favorite though. Thanks you also for a year of great reactions and HAPPY NEW YEAR to you both…(January 17th (1964) is my Birthday … maybe Bodhissatva for my birthday/your anniversary?… just a thought….) you guys are the best!

@jacksonmorganfroghin4815

2 жыл бұрын

That's also Betty White's birthday and Mohammad Ali and Zooey Deshanel and Jim Carrey and Andy Kauffman. Those are fun facts about fun people. May they all rest in peace whether alive or not. Happy Birthday You. I don't know your real name. Happy Anniversary, Nick and Lex, I really enjoy you heartfelt reactions. Thanks for loving my comment also.

@jprph1

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 Thank You very much !

I love both of your reactions to Steely Dan's songs - 'Haitian Divorce' was the first song I ever heard of theirs, it was about 40 years ago - my friend played it, a 45rpm record when we were over there for dinner..... I was stunned and got him to play it about 6 more times - I was so amazed with what I was hearing so he gave me the record when we left. I have been a big fan since that day. Thanks for all your reaction videos, your passion for music really shines through. Happy New Year to you both.

Yep….THE ROYAL SCAM is a masterpiece indeed….rock on folks …🤘🏼😎

This girl is almost as amazing as Steely Dan. Such Natural Beauty. A Goddess.

Hope you don't burn out on Steely Dan before you get to "Cousin Dupree" from the Two Against Nature album. (edit) Also, I think it would be a fun challenge for Nick to learn the guitar parts from "Bodhisattva" on their second album. Go ahead Nick, you can do it!

@martyemmons8692

2 жыл бұрын

I seriously hope that NicknLex don't 'burn out' before getting to Donald Fagen's "H Gang"!

@garymcghee2249

Жыл бұрын

I'd also add the sumptuous horn score on Jack Of Speed. x

The guitar on "Haitian Divorce" is just the most wonderfully filthy playing. What always amazes me is that session guitarist Dean Parks played all the guitar parts, and then Walter Becker went back and added the talk box to the already-recorded guitar. Mind-blowing...but SO GOOD!

Green Earrings is about a guy who steals and sells his girlfriend's expensive earrings and is like "So?" "I remember that look on your eyes. I don't mind." It's one of my favorite SD songs. Definitely a goosebump song, IMO. Doctor Wu will blow you away

The amazing Larry Carlton plays the guitar solo on "Don't Take Me Alive," my favorite Steely Dan song among a million incredible Steely Dan songs!!

THANK YOU BOTH YOU MAKE MY DAY/YOUR VIETNAM VET/YOUR LOVE FOR MUSIC AND YOUR HONEST JOY MAKES ALL THIS WORTH IT TO ME/AFTER VIETNAM STEELY BROUGHT ME HOME//////CHICO

Been listening to the Dan since 1972. Can't buy a thrill took me on such a journey. And it's still going. Keep up the awesome work!

Welcome to my world when I was 15 years old and got this album which I still have I am now 60 years old and its one of my all time favourites.

This is what I was waiting for. Royal scam is my favorite album ever not just Steely Dan album. I’ve seen them live about 20 times in Philadelphia, just back in November I saw them play the whole royal scam record live at the Met. It was an incredible show. Also saw them do the royal scam live back in 2008 or so when Becker was still alive. It’s a ridiculously amazing album and even after a million listens I still hear new stuff every once in a while. For example, the vibraphone and organ part on Haitian divorce is such a nice touch to provide the chordal harmony. I could talk about this record for hours!

It's great that you spent some time talking about Donald Fagan's voice. On the early recordings Steely Dan hired a lead vocalist because Donald did not think his vocals were up to the task. He could not have been more wrong as his voice matured and adapted to the different styles that Steely Dan is famous for. I love his unique vocal stylings. He is one of a kind.