The Life & Death of Steely Dan's WALTER BECKER
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- Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
- Discover the captivating story of Walter Becker, the visionary behind the legendary band Steely Dan, in "The Life & Death of Steely Dan's Walter Becker." From his early days in music to his enduring impact on the industry, discover the story behind the legendary artist.
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Aja was about as perfect an album as I ever heard. He was a genius. And I really liked Fagan's voice and still do.
Yes my daughter stole it from me.
A bit too perfect for me. I mean I think it's great but I prefer the more chaotic nature of the amazing preceding albums.
A desert island disc.
Fagan and Becker are to music what Joel and Ethan Coen are to movies … quirky perfectionists completely devoted to their craft, producers of brilliant new interpretations of their respective art forms, geniuses all four in every sense of the word. Becker’s interlude speech on stage when performing “Hey Nineteen” was worth the price of admission alone!
Walter was a brilliant musician, He made a lot of people happy with his songs
My tripping days started with these guys.
Still listening today.
lucky enough to see Steely Dan in concert when Walter was still with us. Steve Winwood played too. A Knockout of a concert.
A man who had his own place in the world of guitar playing, a unique sound and a serious producer.
Been a Dan-Fan since my College Days in '73.
Just about EVERYONE I knew in college loved their music...especially my jazz oriented bass-playing housemate who thought AJA was the best album ever made.
Excellent reporting. I knew next to nothing about Walter Becker - excepting that I loved his music.
Always wondered what happened to Walter Becker 😥 Loved Steely Dans "Do it Again" BEST song ever! 💯🥰
RIP to Walter Becker.
Gauchos sound and lyrics are outstanding.
I never thought much about Walter Becker until I heard his "11 Tracks of Whack" and Fagen's "Kamakiriad". Fagen's groove-oriented nature and Becker's out-of left-field arrangements and lyrics put it all together for me. RIP, Mr. Becker. The world will never be the same for me.
I had been a fan of Steeley Dan . since their first album , years later found 11 Tracks in a used cd store. Wow what a great recording and lyrics ..
Oh my god Becker/Fagan up there with Lennon/McCartney, Richards/Jaggar.Steely Dan my #one.RIP WALTER
Amazing video. I love Do It Again, they had such a chill, mystical vibe to them with this album especially. Hearing where they got their name cracked me up, lol. We know the music, but learning more about the artists lives is brilliant and makes the experience of listening to them fuller. I love the mention of Rosie Vela’s album Zazu, I love it but find very few people know of it. Loved this, thank you!
Thank you! Walter was a very private person so was hard to source more personal information, but I totally understand as some musicians, like Gerry Rafferty, just love the music and not the fame aspect so much. And yes a very unusual name for a band Thank you for watching and your ongoing support as always 🥰💕
The production (I am not musically trained) of Steely Dan's music was really exceptional. Listening on a high end sound system is entrancing.
Ear candy.
It says a lot about the quality of the music of the 70’s, when songs like Reeling in the years, Ricky don’t lose that number etc. didn’t reach the top of the charts !
A true legend. Since I'm a bass player, l love his time as Steely Dan's bass player, although he worked on all facets of recorded music. He plays bass on "Florida Room" on Fagan's Kamakirad, IMHO one of the best bass lines of all time. I got to see Steely Dan in Orlando when they played their biggest hits, and also tracks from Kamakirad and 11 tracks of Whack. What a great concert! RIP
Icons Walter and Donald .They used Great session players no doubt ..
During the Gaucho sessions, guitarist Walter Becker was hit by a car late one night while walking home to his New York apartment. It took him six months to recover. Then Becker’s girlfriend, Karen Roberta Stanley, died of a drug overdose at his home while the record was being made.
After their 1st album I got all their vinyl the Tues they came out. My fav band and I knew everything but his middle name and Chevy Chase. Saw them 2x before and 2 more after he passed. Katy Lied is my best and I read in a biography that Dr. Wu was the 'Dr' that was helping them get off heroine. RIP Walter.
The solo on, Do It Again” is probably the best solo ever on any record with the exception of, Sultans Of Swing. I would say they are tied for first.
Becker with his long hair and glasses, hair parted on side looked awkward, a new term to describe such a person is Nerdy-Hippy.
It wasn’t until Becker was older with shorter hair he grew into his looks.
Same thing for Fagen.
Both very intelligent men.
There musicianship as a combined talent was exceptional as evidenced by the great catalog of songs, album’s and notable performances they have left.
Walter was a remarkable man and I am not trying to be harsh as I’m a fan.
Thanks for the info 11:14 11:14 rmation. I like so many have long been a fan, but never knew much of the man. Was always curious.☀️ Along with Donald Fegan, such amazing talent, and body of work
Babilon Sisters 🎶👍
I saved my lunch money when I was 13 to buy "Can't Buy a Thrill". Steely Dan was the only group that I didn't get to see perform with the original members.
What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend also I have subscribed to the channel ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much! Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🥰🌈
"Circus Money" is brilliant.
Rickie Lee Jones was very positive about Walter. I found out about RLJ song Show Biz Kids when she in her lyrics mentioned Steely Dan records 😊
To later find out it is her sampled interview in the song Little Fluffy Clouds by The Orb (great song!).
Walter, thank you for your music.
Thanks for the upload 🤠
It sounds like he was very well liked in the industry 🥰 Thank you for your comment and for watching 😁👍
Listen to RLJ The horses and tell me if you hear Walter in there! He produced that album
My mother got hit by a cab in NYC also. She got $50k plus medical expenses. 30+ years ago
I'm sorry to hear that, hope she made a full recovery 🥰
@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv Yeah, for the most part.
Fascinating....
ARE WE REELIN IN THE YEARS OR DID RICKY LOSE HIS NUMBER ????? DO IT AGAIN , I WAS A TEENAGER IN THOSE DAYS BUT WHAT A TIME FOR MUSIC IT WAS , I JUST TURNED 61 YESTERDAY , IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME IN THE 70 ‘S , WERE GONNA REV - UP THE MOTOR SCOOTERS WHEN JOSIE COMES HOME ......... BIG BLACK COW AND GET OUT OF HERE ..... WHAT A SAX SOLO !!!! 77 , THE YEAR ELVIS LEFT THE BUILDING !!!
I think Becker graduated from peter Stuyvesant High School in 1968 before he headed off to Bard College.
Kid Charlemagne is my favourite song
BUT ..Is there gas in the car ??
@@johnharrison2094 yes, there's gas in the car....
@@laurencelevene4333 Eternal gas! ;)
They just don't make bands like this anymore.
Wow… how hard could it possibly be for a mother to not screw over your kid???
I’m sure there are many excuses
I’m also sure they are just that
Mothers do better
The Making of Aja:
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The most overrated band ever. In Hell their music is played in the elevators.
You must be a big village people fan
Love Steely Dan. All of their albums through Gaucho are classics. Their final two? Meh.
I was shocked to hear that Randy California was a musical Mentor to Walter Becker. The Student DEFINITELY became the Teacher in that relationship. I met California for a minute at a Toronto Spirit show 30 years ago - TOTAL dickhead.