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  • @SeaMark782
    @SeaMark782 Рік тому +1

    They compose music, everything has it's place, crafted music, nothing else compares, truly. Dive headfirst my friend.

  • @jonathansmith3742
    @jonathansmith3742 Рік тому

    Great tune, great album. One of my "desert island albums".

  • @jons.105
    @jons.105 Рік тому +16

    Fun fact: when Becker & Fagen of Steely Dan were a struggling club act in early-70s L.A., one of their demos got to Barbra Streisand's manager, who took it to Barbra. Long story short, Streisand thought it was "far out" and recorded "I Mean to Shine" for her 1972 album "Barbra Joan". Steely Dan were happy: they were broke and having Barbra record their song was a life saver. "It wasn't much of a 'song," they later said. "But we thought it was kind of cool she took a chance on us."

  • @mikeb3365
    @mikeb3365 Рік тому

    Your first dive into the Steely Dan rabbit hole? Wow, what a journey awaits you. So many hits- Peg, Do It Again, Reelin in the Years, Rikki Don't Loose Thant Number, Aja, Kid Charlememagne, Decan Blues, Black Cow and these are just a few.

  • @xJRx77
    @xJRx77 Рік тому

    Doesn't matter what song you choose, some are greater then others...but he ENTIRE CATALOG IS PHENOMENAL!

  • @williamosborne6866
    @williamosborne6866 Рік тому +9

    This track is about Caribbean immigrants coming to New York with dreams of a 'golden' future. Steely Dan is the band other bands listened to. their catalog isn't a rabbit hole - they are a deep mine shaft, with multiple side tunnels to explore. You better drop some bread crumbs if you ever want to get back out (you might choose to stay). Walter Becker and Donald Fagan are two of the most brilliant duos ever - every album is different (but remarkably identifiable as them). They were the ongoing core, and surrounded themselves with the best session players in the world, and were perfectionists in production. Much like Pink Floyd, they are pretty much their own genre - they cover rock, jazz fusion, prog, soul, reggae, 'yacht' rock and more....and much of their lyric content is deep, and can be confusing You can't really pick a bad song. Have at it.

    • @bonya4585
      @bonya4585 Рік тому +1

      They wandered in from the city of St. John, which I take is San Juan, Puerto Rico.

  • @hog7203
    @hog7203 Рік тому

    You're 100% correct in your analysis of this band. I think that was a good choice for an introduction to their music. They're one of the coolest bands in the universe. Night by Night is a great tune to check out that's sort of a deep cut. Their song Josie is another goodie. All their albums are great. One of my favorite bands.

  • @scifimonkey3
    @scifimonkey3 Рік тому +14

    Steely Dan are like no one else- They are a genre of their own and they are amazing at it. Two guys Walter Becker (RIP) and Donald Fagen who brought in the best session musicians to create pure magic time and time again. Oh and you accidentally dropped in with my favourite Album of theirs. Just pick anything though, seriously you cannot go wrong.

  • @savariaxa
    @savariaxa Рік тому

    When I was 17 I bought this album in 1976 rest is history own all their albums and the solo masterpieces from Donald Fagen recognising good music has nothing to do with age 😉

  • @dianedavies8291
    @dianedavies8291 Рік тому +18

    Love the Dan! They honestly don’t make a bad song. Some of my favorite songs by SD are “Kid Charlemagne”, “Aja”, “Doctor Wu” and “Bad Sneakers”. ✌️♥️🎶

  • @brian1nola
    @brian1nola Рік тому +5

    Steely Dan is insanely good. Their level of musicianship is phenomenal. Some great deep cuts like this one, plus their hits.

  • @hurricane1951
    @hurricane1951 Рік тому +11

    One of their most lyrically heavy songs, rather than energetic tracks. Try Don't Take Me Alive on the same album. Best guitar intro ever.

  • @philhunter9134
    @philhunter9134 Рік тому

    This foe is beyond you. RUN!!!

  • @Pahdopony
    @Pahdopony Рік тому +6

    Steely Dan lyrics are usually a bit cryptic but you can count on them having something to do with sex, drugs, crime, bad behavior or social ills of some sort. They are absolutely delicious! 😂 Musical genius!

  • @richardunderwood3138
    @richardunderwood3138 4 місяці тому

    Dude, all of Steely Dan's tracks are so profound and deep. Keep looking you'll get hooked.

  • @makethebestofwhatsaround3113
    @makethebestofwhatsaround3113 Рік тому +2

    Green Earrings is a song where the dogs are let off the leash.

  • @jaysonbiggs8979
    @jaysonbiggs8979 9 місяців тому

    I bought the album in '76.I knew what the song was about right away. I figured St John (US Virgin Islands) was really San Juan. "Where they learned to fear their dark companions." Immigrants to the US are often taught to fear, hate African Americans. That has been the historical experience. A song more relevant today than ever.

  • @chitownlee
    @chitownlee Рік тому +3

    This is a bottomless rabbit hole.

  • @mandandanmandamayor3511
    @mandandanmandamayor3511 Рік тому +2

    There are meaty tracks on everyone one of their albums. From the Royal Scam just go to Kid Charlemagne, it is smokin hot.

  • @debbiewalker31
    @debbiewalker31 Рік тому +6

    Can't go wrong with Steely Dan! They have so many great tracks. I suggest Green Earrings from the same album, Royal Scam. Cool tune!

  • @thomasp.3796
    @thomasp.3796 Рік тому +3

    Steely Dan is a deep rabbit hole of great music, you have a lot ahead of you with this band. Great writing, great musicians, great production.

  • @steveullrich7737
    @steveullrich7737 Рік тому +5

    Steely Dan's lyric are not always easy to intepret and often have autobiographical references so don't sweat it but once you learn the meaning or at least what might be the general consensus it will take on a different meaning.Nevertheless I'm pretty sure they will become a favorite. It might be good to start with the early stuff and progress to their later output which is just amazing music.

  • @kentclark6420
    @kentclark6420 Рік тому +7

    Steely Dan is a deep rabbit hole! This is one their lesser- known tracks, but still groovy. For a really energy-packed and instrumentally driven song, try 'Bohdisattva'. 'Deacon Blues' is another great tune. They have a multitude of them.

  • @joymoore1904
    @joymoore1904 Рік тому

    They def got it.

  • @heidie2081
    @heidie2081 Рік тому +3

    An excellent group to dive into! Recommend "Peg" next to get a completely different vibe of what Steely Dan has to offer. All kinds of variety and top notch musicianship and engineering in their collection. One of the all time bests!

  • @brooos
    @brooos Рік тому +3

    SD - you ain't heard nothin' yet!

  • @yamyamyams2629
    @yamyamyams2629 11 місяців тому

    If you want to dive deep into Dan, this is at there artistic peak. Good choice.

  • @robertslade3088
    @robertslade3088 Рік тому +3

    This is just the beginning!enjoy the ride!!!!😊

  • @toddc28
    @toddc28 Рік тому +1

    Any SD song is welcome. Steely Dan, like Alan Parsons Project, was a studio band that utilized the very best session musicians during the early years when they had their primary output. It wasn’t until the 90’s that they began actually touring.

  • @realitybytez
    @realitybytez Рік тому +2

    steely dan has an incredibly rich and diverse catalog. have fun!

  • @markdecker6190
    @markdecker6190 Рік тому +2

    Welcome to the ultimate audiological pleasure that is Steely Dan! You could throw a dart at their discography and nearly every one of them would be fire. Looking forward to your other reactions to the Dan. Try the song Aja (asia) from the album of the same name.

  • @danieltruyts-ke4gi
    @danieltruyts-ke4gi 3 місяці тому +1

    This epic song is the last track on this album - and maybe the higlight of it.

  • @dolfinpt
    @dolfinpt Рік тому +1

    Very Cool your checking out Steely Dan! ❤ Your going to Love them! So Many great songs! Dam we had Fantastic music to Grow up with! ✌️
    The Entire Aja Album is Great!!! Keep Going!

  • @xJRx77
    @xJRx77 Рік тому

    The "crazy" you speak of... can be found on a song called "AJA". UN FREAKEN REAL

  • @sooutrageous007
    @sooutrageous007 Рік тому +1

    Don't Take Me Alive off Royal Scam

  • @Chase57Tx
    @Chase57Tx Рік тому +1

    Just do all of Aja and you'll be hooked.

  • @ohfour-seven6228
    @ohfour-seven6228 Рік тому +3

    This song, as good as it is, isn't a strong cut from the band. From this album alone, Kid Charlemagne and Green Earings are much more enticing. Steely Dan started as a band but by the third or fourth album, morphed into Donald Fagan and Walter Becker and assorted ensembles of studio musicians putting out immaculately recorded and produced music to delight our ears and minds. Try Black Cow, FM (No Static at All), Dr. Wu, Deacon Blues, Josie, Babylon Sisters, Gaucho, Peg, ok, I can go on and on but that can get you started. Well worth the dive.

  • @armandogarza6181
    @armandogarza6181 Рік тому

    This band is incredible. I know you'll become a fan of their music. I would suggest Dirty Work from their first album Can't Buy a Thrill.

  • @MisterWondrous
    @MisterWondrous Рік тому

    Great to start with their best, because now you can just move on to other bands. But I wouldn't. Even though letting loose is not their thing, their tight studio musicians, with Becker's biting guitar, and Fagen's capricornian goat genius creativity, they have a massive string of great songs, with Aja (asia), "Babylon Sisters", "Don't Take Me Alive", "Charlie Freak", and "Bodhisattva" being among my personal faves.

  • @lucasroth7922
    @lucasroth7922 Рік тому +4

    Steely Dan, your favorite bands favorite band!

  • @bobschenkel7921
    @bobschenkel7921 Рік тому +2

    Here is a fun fact about the band name Steely Dan. The name is derived from a sex toy. Fact. You can look it up. LOL.

    • @hidden4est
      @hidden4est Рік тому +1

      Ha ha..you stole my line😊

  • @clifton8929
    @clifton8929 Рік тому

    Steely Dan is so into their own grove and sound. 'Hey Nineteen,' Kid Charlemagne,' 'Show Biz Kids,' 'Bodhisattva.' and ''Black Cow'. So
    good. The entire Aja album doesn't have a track that's not outstanding.

  • @gregbartley2475
    @gregbartley2475 10 місяців тому

    Try “Don’t take me alive”

  • @Allright21
    @Allright21 Рік тому

    Pick any SD song and it’ll be great!

  • @BurkleyBarthel-rp5pt
    @BurkleyBarthel-rp5pt Рік тому

    Your jobless family members are back home waiting for you to send highly transferable cash!