Відео

I just witnessed peak fiction

where can I watch this masterpiece

Way too many commercials

only a true Dan fan could make such a video. thanks so much

The gentleman loser of Midnite Cruiser set the stage for the personae seen throughout the work, from Night by Night to Dr. Wu to Bad Sneakers to, yes, Babylon Sisters/Hey Nineteen, etc. In Deacon Blues, the gentleman loser thought he had it all figured out.

I remember the thrill of dropping the needle on a new SD album, always came out on Tuesday. I sat and savored every song. Many of my 800 albums are peppered with throw away tunes, not SD.

The best band

babylon sisters is a work of art x thank you x

Babylon is a coastal town in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. It's about a two hour drive from Passaic, where Fagen grew up.

In the Bible Babylon is much more likely to be called out for its violence and oppression of the poor than any sexual sins. Good video otherwise.

@ 1:03 No. The group was founded by Denny Dias. Becker and Fagan answered his adverisment for band members.

Their first three albums were the best. Aja was fair.

Becker in Fagan in the back. I’d freak out. They’re my fav group

I resist trying to completely figure out the lyrics of all their songs, especially the track "Gaucho".

Chuck Rainey and Bernard Purdy were one of the tightest rhythm sections in music history.

Nope, "cotton candy" does not refer to drugs. It refers to sweet, very young, very vapid girls. That is the point of the whole song.

First time hearing it was at the end of the decade, in boot camp for the Air Force, on a quiet Sunday when someone's radio was playin, and I hear this song with all these chords jumping all over the place; sounding like IGY on steroids! When it gets tot he chorus, I recognize it as one of those strange titles I had seen on the albums. Yesh, this is perennially them, and like the culmination of where they had gone with Aja

I’ve loved and followed SD since the 70’s, many of my friends just didn’t “get them” and unfortunately still don’t. The complaint was usually they couldn’t classify what kind of music it was; Was it Rock n Roll, or Smooth Jazz, or just what was it? I think that’s the beauty of their music, it’s just really complex, yet masterful arrangements. The sounds Fagen and Becker put together are beautiful technical music that still wow me today when I listen to their music from 50 years ago! I’m sad that I will never again see Walter and Don on the same stage, but so glad they got to do what they loved. They’re a one of a kind band and at least in my opinion, their music will live forever.

Masterpiece ❤

A great narrative writing though the recording of it wasn't Steely Dan quality. I liked your editing too Christuan Nichols

True art always finds a way❤

Steely dan,,,used to be genius musician all of their a ages😊

Hey I really enjoyed this as well as your other video on Babylon Sisters. I’m interested to know if you came to this interpretation on your own or through some Dan centric reading/investigation? I ask that because in the early days of the internet, maybe 2002ish, I remember posting on one of the Steely Dan forums where people were discussing this very song. Most people came to the conclusion that it was about a man hiring a private investigator to track his wife because he suspects she’s cheating on him. I chimed into the conversation with my interpretation that the narrator was jealous of his new son who was taking his wife’s time away from him. Now I’m not the first person to think of this interpretation of course but I do believe I was the first to comment in that discussion with this thought. I remember specifically pointing out that the term “milk truck” in this context was a sly metaphor for his wife’s breast. Her breasts were a good symbol of something that previously “belonged” to him but is now of course being used for its intended purpose of feeding the baby. As with any Dan song, we could be totally off base and we’ll probably never know specifically what they wrote it about or if they left it somewhat vague on purpose so the listener could make up what they wanted (we know for a fact that they would do that sometimes so it’s not a stretch to assume that at all). Anyway, I clicked on this video all excited to comment, thinking I was gonna blow your mind with my interpretation of the “new baby” angle and then much to my surprise, you came to the same conclusion so that’s very cool. I wish I could remember what forum I posted to all those years ago. I would assume it was “the bluebook” which is still up and running today and where most hardcore Dan fans chat but it was almost 25 years ago and I really have no idea, I’m not even certain that the bluebook was up and running back then but I’m pretty sure it was. What can we expect for your next Dan related video? I would go out on a limb and assume it’s either “Everyone’s Gone to the Movies” or “Cousin Dupree” based on you saying their songs get even darker than this one, which they certainly do. I look forward to the next installment.

I think Gaucho is the perfect “send off” album for the Dan. With bleak to start and bleak to end, the feelings of your body shutting down are merely the inbetween, the endorphins being released in the old, burnt out loser trying to pick up barely legal chicks and scowling at his work friend for his choices. Third World Man was the masterfully tailored end of a lifetime.

My 'go to' Friday-afternoon-driving-home-from-work. I know its jaded, cynical. What does that say about me.

These guys are years beyond our time now!

hmm so is it not played in the movie?

I enjoyed learning this video. I love My Rival and all of Steely Dan.

This commentary is exceptionally insightful. By 1980 Steely Dan had indeed come to the end of the line in LA and they pretty much skewered the place in this song as their farewell. Many listeners don't fully grasp the subtlety of their message, but their musicianship and production standards come through with the usual Steely Dan brilliance. A real masterpiece.

Shut up, and play the songs. We can figure out what they mean for ourselves.

I always thought "cotton candy" referred to younger women.

I have all their Albums…they’re the best. Will listen to their music till my last day….👍👍

When I discovered the meaning of Everyone’s Gone To The Movies…. Oh boy And when I fully paid attention to the lyrics of Cousin Dupree…

Babylon Sisters has way more chords than Black Cow . Great review but you got that bit wrong, Babylon Sisters has more chord changes than just about any other Steely Dan song!

Dear Christian: There are many things in your critique of the music on the video that I never knew. Thank you. I'm a 69 year old smooth jazz/funk/worship/gospel and Steely Dan fan and really enjoy much of their music and songs. The music, all the parts and different instruments and improvisation along with the funky lyrics is sheer brilliance. If someone asks me if I like rock, I tell them that I like and listen to Steely Dan who has used some of the most talented men and women on their albums. Great stuff. I don't like the song with "drink scotch whiskey and die behind the wheel!" Thats not good. Its sad. no one needs to hear that.

One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. Thanks for the backstory. It was really interesting. And will make all future listening that much more fun

To me Steely Dans albums are very much like stages of the Beatles. Pretzel logic (rubber soul), Royal scam (revolver), Aja (sgt Peppers ), Gaucho (white album or Abbey road)

Dudicyfosj

Well done.

Excellent

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MY FAVORITE BAND

Whoa. Saw my video clips. Did not expect that. 7:59

This has long been my choice if I had one record to have on a desert island. While watching my bridges burn ...

Was a great song always played in Sunday Jazz place i hung out in during the late 80's.

LA of that time was sterile and over produced as well. It is the authenticity of Babalon Sisters that always hooked me.

This is very well done. About a great song that almost wasn't! So many takes!

1:50 “I Got The News” alternate take/demo in the background? Nice…

Purdie was a favorite of John Bonham

Is that Ray Cooper playing in the background at 7:00? Very energetic!