Great reaction, thanks! Lots of interpretations of what a Black Cow is. I think of it as a morning hangover drink - coffee or root beer, cream, chocolate, and booze - probably bourbon. His girl may well be a "professional" and an addict - "On the counter, by your keys, was a book of numbers (Johns?) and your remedies (pills, coke?). She's impulsive, "manipulative, outrageous" and promiscuous, yet she staggers home to her "precious one" to talk out her problems til daylight. He loves her, or is at least infatuated, but knows that this is a toxic, unhealthy relationship. I always get the sense that he's sung this song many times before, that she charms her way back in, and that the cycle repeats itself over and over. Steely Dan are masterful storytellers, particularly our fears and flaws.
This entire album is incredible, and to this day represents the absolute height of musicianship and analogue technique in the recording industry. Donald Fagen had always been excruciatingly exact in his standards, often requiring many, many takes of the same part to get it sounding just right.
I love your reaction to when it first comes on. I think you're right about what it's about, although I was told the black cow is a tall soda pop type drink. But it does represent telling the other person to get the ---- out and get on! Thank you. I love your videos!
A 'black cow' is an alcoholic drink. We sometimes drink black russians here, which is coffee brandy and vodka, straight up. but at the same time, maybe his girlfriend was also black?. Steely Dan had some lyrics with double entendres (double meanings). I am sharing this "reaction" videos with friends. I think they are slowly understanding how nice it is young people from other cultures are tuning into the music we grew up on. Best wishes Fae, Thomas
If you truly appreciate excellent musicianship, you will love the steely Dan catalog of songs..Since you started with the Aja album I would stick with it as each track is outstanding. That should catch you in the rabbit hole, then listen to the Royal Scam album, followed by dozens of magnificent tunes from their beginning until today.
I think there is a conspiracy brewing against me at Alphabet. This is the second time in a week I've been called out for being untoward. . @@johnnynephrite6147
Great reaction, thanks! Lots of interpretations of what a Black Cow is. I think of it as a morning hangover drink - coffee or root beer, cream, chocolate, and booze - probably bourbon. His girl may well be a "professional" and an addict - "On the counter, by your keys, was a book of numbers (Johns?) and your remedies (pills, coke?). She's impulsive, "manipulative, outrageous" and promiscuous, yet she staggers home to her "precious one" to talk out her problems til daylight. He loves her, or is at least infatuated, but knows that this is a toxic, unhealthy relationship. I always get the sense that he's sung this song many times before, that she charms her way back in, and that the cycle repeats itself over and over. Steely Dan are masterful storytellers, particularly our fears and flaws.
The whole album Aja was smooth. And definitely a classic album. Keep them coming lady. 🌹👍
Great song....!!! Thank you for reaction..
Glad you feel this way. Thank you
I believe that the Black Cow cocktail was made from vodka, and coffee liqueur with milk over ice...
Love your reactions!!❤❤
Very chill song love it always .
This entire album is incredible, and to this day represents the absolute height of musicianship and analogue technique in the recording industry. Donald Fagen had always been excruciatingly exact in his standards, often requiring many, many takes of the same part to get it sounding just right.
Great reaction Fay! If you see this please react to Steely Dan's "Don't take me alive"!
Black cow is a cocktail
I love your reaction to when it first comes on. I think you're right about what it's about, although I was told the black cow is a tall soda pop type drink. But it does represent telling the other person to get the ---- out and get on! Thank you. I love your videos!
You can never go wrong with SD. So smooth, so rich.
BTW: Black Cow is a beverage. (one that only Americans would drink ;) )
A 'black cow' is an alcoholic drink. We sometimes drink black russians here, which is coffee brandy and vodka, straight up. but at the same time, maybe his girlfriend was also black?. Steely Dan had some lyrics with double entendres (double meanings). I am sharing this "reaction" videos with friends. I think they are slowly understanding how nice it is young people from other cultures are tuning into the music we grew up on. Best wishes Fae, Thomas
A brown cow is Coke port over vanilla ice cream it's called a float
Thanks for this info!
Ingredients For Orginal Black Cow
2 Tbsp
chocolate syrup
1 c
coca-cola
1 Tbsp
cream
1 scoop
chocolate ice cream
Thanks for the info!
If you truly appreciate excellent musicianship, you will love the steely Dan catalog of songs..Since you started with the Aja album I would stick with it as each track is outstanding. That should catch you in the rabbit hole, then listen to the Royal Scam album, followed by dozens of magnificent tunes from their beginning until today.
Thank you for your feedback and suggestion, I will sure go down this rabbit hole
You have a great understanding of the song. Black cow is an alcoholic drink.
Thanks for this info
She's singin along but this is "her first time" to hear it. BTW, where can I get some of that helium?
I sure can share the helium, how do i deliver it? About singing along the chorus was easy to sing a long, at least for me
@@africareact I call BS. Please stop doing these white music "first time reaction" videos. it aint for you.
I love her voice, her obviously kind heart and sincerity. f-king off is an option you should seriously consider.
@@hubrisnaut Trigger Alert! Im gonna report you and get your account deactivated. ....nah just kidding.
I think there is a conspiracy brewing against me at Alphabet. This is the second time in a week I've been called out for being untoward. . @@johnnynephrite6147
I'm thinking, simply, "chocolate milk". How about you?
No Idea honestly
What do you mean black cow. Don't you mean còw of color