Hey there, that was a really good overview and lay down for this classic tune. Better than anything else I have seen out there. Thanks for taking the time to do this and share with us common folk who hunger for knowledge on these tireless and timeless super songs.
"A Steely Dan Bedtime Story" Once upon a time, there was a king, named Richard, who ruled Mizar. He fell madly in love with his darling, Rose. After a short engagement, they were married by a Deacon in a blue suit. They honeymooned near the caves of Altamira and did it again quite frequently without a fez. Night after night, it was a countdown to ecstasy. Soon, they were home at last, and in the months and years to follow, would have a castle full of show biz kids. Their first kid, a boy, was named Charlemagne. Later, daughters, Josie and Peg, would beautify the castle with their French twists. Rikki, their youngest, was a mathematics prodigy who never lost track of her numbers. The parents were strict with their daughters, but the girls didn't seem to care. The family would vacation by carriage to the sea and when the children got too loud, King Richard would say, "keep it down, just until we get out of town." During their holiday, the family would sit under a banyan tree and watch the sun go down on the crimson tide. They let the children play up on the hill near the black cows. The king, however, had a mistress at this seaside Eldorado resort. When confronted by Rose, Katy lied and said there was nothing to it. Katy was only nineteen at the time. Rose knew the fix was in. Later, Rose told King Richard that she knew of the affair and was planning on a trip to Haiti for a divorce. She said, "I can't cry anymore while you run around." Upon hearing this news, King Richard summoned his therapist, Dr. Wu. After a lengthy discussion about the king's infidelity, Dr. Wu responded, "the things you think are useless I can't understand." Rose, still reelin' from this news demanded, "I want to know everything you did." King Richard confessed to an affair with Katy's sister, Pearl. He defended himself by saying, "it was just a fling with a couple of skinny girls." King Richard hastily had his family return to Castle Bravo, coincidentally, at the changing of the guard. He met with his generals to discuss the expansion of his kingdom to new frontiers. He told them he wanted to be king of the world. Rose, however, took a gift from the king, a pair of green earrings, and threw them in the moat. She realized that she had been royally scammed. King Richard went to Rose's bedroom and told her it would never happen again, but she replied, "after what you've done, only a fool would say that." She gave him the goodbye look before she lit the candle and put a lock upon the door. King Richard, in a rage, threatened harm to their children by drowning them in the moat when he said, "I'll throw back the little ones." At that very moment, there was fire in the hole as the castle came under ambush by battle apples! King Richard became suicidal and thought about taking his life with a gun. His last words were, "Don't Take Me Alive!" The day after the king's demise, Rose had lunch with Gina, her best friend. They drank kirschwasser from a shell. Gina advised Rose to sell her home and move to a place called the Custerdome. The next day, Rose put a sign in front of the castle that read: Everything Must Go.
Great...Beato can show me how to imitate Larry Carlton, but you showed me how to play this song on acoustic guitar in an intimate setting. I was always playing Becker's guitar parts without the all-important bass notes.
Thanks, always luv that u pay attention to the chords and get them right, I followed you on Diamond Dust as well, nice job, so many just give you the solo, money notes, but miss demonstrating the chords that r equally as important as every other part, an entire br3akdown, real quality lesson, many thancks over
Dude, this is -awesome-. My favourite SD song by a mile. I'm loving this, though my hands are screaming about that slide-up chord shape in the verses. Thank you for your work!
Nice! Michael McDonald showing us some Steely chords! :))))
Wil Deacon Blues he kind of looks like Bob Seeger to me!
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One of my favourite songs of all time! I love those chords I will have to try this thanks so much from Steve in England UK.
Hey there, that was a really good overview and lay down for this classic tune. Better than anything else I have seen out there. Thanks for taking the time to do this and share with us common folk who hunger for knowledge on these tireless and timeless super songs.
"A Steely Dan Bedtime Story"
Once upon a time, there was a king, named Richard, who ruled Mizar. He fell madly in love with his darling, Rose. After a short engagement, they were married by a Deacon in a blue suit. They honeymooned near the caves of Altamira and did it again quite frequently without a fez. Night after night, it was a countdown to ecstasy. Soon, they were home at last, and in the months and years to follow, would have a castle full of show biz kids. Their first kid, a boy, was named Charlemagne. Later, daughters, Josie and Peg, would beautify the castle with their French twists. Rikki, their youngest, was a mathematics prodigy who never lost track of her numbers. The parents were strict with their daughters, but the girls didn't seem to care. The family would vacation by carriage to the sea and when the children got too loud, King Richard would say, "keep it down, just until we get out of town." During their holiday, the family would sit under a banyan tree and watch the sun go down on the crimson tide. They let the children play up on the hill near the black cows. The king, however, had a mistress at this seaside Eldorado resort. When confronted by Rose, Katy lied and said there was nothing to it. Katy was only nineteen at the time. Rose knew the fix was in. Later, Rose told King Richard that she knew of the affair and was planning on a trip to Haiti for a divorce. She said, "I can't cry anymore while you run around." Upon hearing this news, King Richard summoned his therapist, Dr. Wu. After a lengthy discussion about the king's infidelity, Dr. Wu responded, "the things you think are useless I can't understand." Rose, still reelin' from this news demanded, "I want to know everything you did." King Richard confessed to an affair with Katy's sister, Pearl. He defended himself by saying, "it was just a fling with a couple of skinny girls." King Richard hastily had his family return to Castle Bravo, coincidentally, at the changing of the guard. He met with his generals to discuss the expansion of his kingdom to new frontiers. He told them he wanted to be king of the world. Rose, however, took a gift from the king, a pair of green earrings, and threw them in the moat. She realized that she had been royally scammed. King Richard went to Rose's bedroom and told her it would never happen again, but she replied, "after what you've done, only a fool would say that." She gave him the goodbye look before she lit the candle and put a lock upon the door. King Richard, in a rage, threatened harm to their children by drowning them in the moat when he said, "I'll throw back the little ones." At that very moment, there was fire in the hole as the castle came under ambush by battle apples! King Richard became suicidal and thought about taking his life with a gun. His last words were, "Don't Take Me Alive!" The day after the king's demise, Rose had lunch with Gina, her best friend. They drank kirschwasser from a shell. Gina advised Rose to sell her home and move to a place called the Custerdome. The next day, Rose put a sign in front of the castle that read: Everything Must Go.
I was playing the "mu" chord shapes for years. Basically a major ninth chord with the fourth in the bass. Thanks again
It's a slick tune,anything steely Dan does is complex , I do enjoy
Your stay makes it easy to learn from your vids, thanks. Subscribed now, and watching for more SD. Looking forward to your Aja chords.
The DUDE has a brother./............jesusssssss
Thank you. Only video I found that teaches the interlude.
Thanks. Always loved that song. Very helpful.
Thanks from Spain!!
You're welcome!
Please feel free to suggest other tunes.
Great...Beato can show me how to imitate Larry Carlton, but you showed me how to play this song on acoustic guitar in an intimate setting. I was always playing Becker's guitar parts without the all-important bass notes.
Thanks for the lesson, it was really useful!
Thanks, always luv that u pay attention to the chords and get them right, I followed you on Diamond Dust as well, nice job, so many just give you the solo, money notes, but miss demonstrating the chords that r equally as important as every other part, an entire br3akdown, real quality lesson, many thancks over
Thanks man. Yeah they wrote some damn good chord progressions
Nice job! Thanks for helping us out :)
Dude, this is -awesome-. My favourite SD song by a mile. I'm loving this, though my hands are screaming about that slide-up chord shape in the verses. Thank you for your work!
You bet.
They used some very cool voicings
Great job! Love your staircase too :)
Excellent Job Bro ,,, thanks for providing that for one of my favourite SD songs!
NP. I plan to add more soon like FM and Major Dude
thnx for the help on this
Love this song…thanks!
hey man thank you so much for the chords. Pretty accurate and I really appreciate it. Such a great Seelly Dan song
Glad you like it!
Jonathon! stumbled across this, awesome as always , would love to hear from you. hope al is well.
Hey dude - I remember you nailing that intro! - sorry Im just seeing this. Playing the Saxon Pub in Austin Saturday.
Excellent, thanks
I got acave...in Alamira...
Bro this is a really good lesson thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the video.
Quite Welcome. One of my favorite S D Tunes for sure.
Great job!
Awesome. Thank You.
Awesome lesson thanks
Quite Welcome - one of my faves
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks 👍😊
Very nice , thanks!
Happy to do it1
His set at Holiday Inn on Thursday's during happy hour is better if you enjoy a few half price shots...
Matt Damon in ten years.
Nice home !
Nice! Jeff Bridges showing us some Steely chords! :))))
Ha!
Nice
Absolutely the best teacher on youtube and subscribed
Well... OK if you say so.. THX
G7#9 is the intro chord
Indeed. Bb being the #9. Just had a brain freeze up
you are with the band
chords at the beginning underneath the solo?
just the same Cm7, Dm7, G7 (alt)Fm7, Gm7, Ab, Bb Cm7 as in chorus - someone I believe did a vid on the intro solo
Damn, you look like Bob Seger. Anyhow ever tell you that? Thanks for the excellent lesson. You're a great guitarist.
No but I like that better than David Spade...
He looks fine. Doesn't have to be relative to anyone. Good video. :))
it's michael macdonald dopple ganger
Great lesson sir!
Glad you liked it!