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My Fave solo is Larry Carlton's on Kid Charlamagne He does some very tasteful things in it. He's probably the best at bends that I've heard especially with Michael Franks.
"Aja" by far is Steely Dan's best recording .. It's not even close .. The sitar/guitar solo on "Do it again" is one of the best Steely Dan solos for my money !
Denny Diaz on Your Gold teeth (no bent notes at all) , Skunk Baxter on Ricky Don’t lose that number, and Larry Carlton on Don’t take me alive… actually the whole Royal Scam album. It’s probably my favorite.
First, the "Glamour Profession" outro solo by Steve Khan. His playing flows so effortlessly. I have always loved "Haitian Divorce". Here, Dean Parks plays two memorable solos. (Dean played a fine solo on "Rose Darling" as well.) "Kid Charlemagne" is another favorite of mine. The outro solo has some great call and response lines. The solo on "Bad Sneakers" by Walter Becker is also worth mentioning. Love the sitar sounds on this song. Denny Dias´s playing on "Green Earrings" has always impressed me. "Aja" is probably my favorite album of theirs, but I always loved "Gaucho" as well..
Ben, in no particular order. And remember, this is from a flute player! Walter Becker on Josie, Denny Dias on Aja, Walter Becker on Black Friday, Larry Carlton's intro on Don't take me alive, Jay Graydon on Peg. Of course Larry on Kid Charlamagne Favourite Album? Probably Aja. Two Against Nature has some fabulous moments.
I tend to fall for the more overdriven solos such as Larry Carlton's solos on Kid Charlemagne and Don't Take Me Alive from The Royal Scam. Having said that I find it hard to beat Walter Becker's restrained solo on Bad Sneakers from Katy Lied. Ultimately, who knows, they're all great!
Omg… i can’t make a list… love all the SD works. For sure thumb up for Danny Dias, Larry Carlton and Jay Graydon, the most difficult solo i’ve played ( humble 100% ) “your gold teeth II”: amazing beebop lines❤️ cheers from Milan Italy 🇮🇹
Solo: Skunk Baxter on Rikki Don't Lose That Number (the tone, feel, choices and how he comes out of it) Album: Can't Buy A Thrill (sounds as fresh today as the day it was released in 1972) I grew up with their music and for me, they set the bar for quality music and recording. Elliot Randall's "one take" solo on Reelin In The Years isn't bad either. But there are so many others. Thanks for highlighting some of their stuff Ben. 😀More please!
Absolutely, fantastic suggestions here! Skunk's solo on "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" still sounds as raw and fresh today as I'm sure it did in 1974. Thank you so much for watching, Neil! I really appreciate it.
As far as Steely Dan albums go, in my opinion Aja and Gaucho are a TIE for the best. But, as far as guitar solos go, "Third World Man" is not just the best SD solo, it is one of the best EVER guitar solos. I have heard it hundreds of times, and yet EVERY time, I get somewhat overwhelmed by the pure emotion in Carlton's playing. And the song itself, is so heartbreaking to listen to. So tragic. So poignant. So incredibly sad. It tells the story, of how so many innocent people, are impacted by the senseless wars that are waged.
Although close between Aja and Gaucho, I too think Gaucho is the overall better album (despite Aja having more individual bangers). And fter you mentioned Gaucho as your favourite album, all I wanted to comment was that Third World Man is probably Steely Dan's all time greatest solo, and you mentioned it! Spot on collection with this one!
Memorable Dan highlights for me are Skunk’s pedal steel work (Razor Boy, Pearl of the Quarter), and the outro solo on King of the World (Dias?). ‘Charlemagne’ is probably tops. Check out the bootleg Katy Lied demo track of Gold Teeth 2, you can hear Donald say “holy f*ck” at Denny’s playing. Now do Carlos Rios! Totally under appreciated.
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Drew Zingg’s live solos in the 1990s SD Touring band are fabulous reinterpretations of the originals. What a talent. Cheers from AKL, NZL.
My Fave solo is Larry Carlton's on Kid Charlamagne He does some very tasteful things in it. He's probably the best at bends that I've heard especially with Michael Franks.
"Aja" by far is Steely Dan's best recording .. It's not even close .. The sitar/guitar solo on "Do it again" is one of the best Steely Dan solos for my money !
Denny Dias on "Do It Again" is one of the greatest SD guitar solos!
What I admire the most in SD is their crazy harmonies. I'd die for a harmonic analysis of glamour profession or other songs from Aja and Gaucho.
Absolutely! Let me see if I can prepare that sometime in the near future 😀
Wayne Krantz with Steely or Fagen is like heaven on earth..check The great pandora of funn..so relaxed but tense too like the melodic minor
Denny Diaz on Your Gold teeth (no bent notes at all) , Skunk Baxter on Ricky Don’t lose that number, and Larry Carlton on Don’t take me alive… actually the whole Royal Scam album. It’s probably my favorite.
Royal Scam is just brilliant the whole way through
Love your channel, Ben… Keep ‘em coming!
So glad you're enjoying it, thank you so much!
Amazing channel thankyou. I cant imagine how talented and committed you must be to reach the level you are at, its just crazy.
Dude, Larry Carlton on Kid Charlemagne😮
Absolutely, it's still an unbelievable solo to this day!
First, the "Glamour Profession" outro solo by Steve Khan. His playing flows so effortlessly. I have always loved "Haitian Divorce". Here, Dean Parks plays two memorable solos. (Dean played a fine solo on "Rose Darling" as well.) "Kid Charlemagne" is another favorite of mine. The outro solo has some great call and response lines. The solo on "Bad Sneakers" by Walter Becker is also worth mentioning. Love the sitar sounds on this song. Denny Dias´s playing on "Green Earrings" has always impressed me. "Aja" is probably my favorite album of theirs, but I always loved "Gaucho" as well..
I think I can sing a lot of Steely Dan's solo's because Listened to then so much. They were such great songs.
Bodhisattva
Third World Man is my favorite solo
Such a special solo!
Ben, in no particular order. And remember, this is from a flute player!
Walter Becker on Josie, Denny Dias on Aja, Walter Becker on Black Friday, Larry Carlton's intro on Don't take me alive, Jay Graydon on Peg. Of course Larry on Kid Charlamagne
Favourite Album? Probably Aja. Two Against Nature has some fabulous moments.
Denny Dias on Green earrings is quite good!
Absolutely, coming right out of that ridiculously good Bernard Purdie drum break, right into Denny's solo...what a moment
I tend to fall for the more overdriven solos such as Larry Carlton's solos on Kid Charlemagne and Don't Take Me Alive from The Royal Scam. Having said that I find it hard to beat Walter Becker's restrained solo on Bad Sneakers from Katy Lied. Ultimately, who knows, they're all great!
I love WB's solo on Bad Sneakers, I should have added it to this list! 😀
Oooo that's awesome!!
Great Ben thanks!
Thanks for watching!
One of my favorite Walter Becker solos is on Cousin Dupree, incredibly unique approach
Omg… i can’t make a list… love all the SD works. For sure thumb up for Danny Dias, Larry Carlton and Jay Graydon, the most difficult solo i’ve played ( humble 100% ) “your gold teeth II”: amazing beebop lines❤️ cheers from Milan Italy 🇮🇹
Solo: Skunk Baxter on Rikki Don't Lose That Number (the tone, feel, choices and how he comes out of it) Album: Can't Buy A Thrill (sounds as fresh today as the day it was released in 1972) I grew up with their music and for me, they set the bar for quality music and recording. Elliot Randall's "one take" solo on Reelin In The Years isn't bad either. But there are so many others. Thanks for highlighting some of their stuff Ben. 😀More please!
Absolutely, fantastic suggestions here! Skunk's solo on "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" still sounds as raw and fresh today as I'm sure it did in 1974. Thank you so much for watching, Neil! I really appreciate it.
i love the solo in do it again
As far as Steely Dan albums go, in my opinion Aja and Gaucho are a TIE for the best. But, as far as guitar solos go, "Third World Man" is not just the best SD solo, it is one of the best EVER guitar solos. I have heard it hundreds of times, and yet EVERY time, I get somewhat overwhelmed by the pure emotion in Carlton's playing. And the song itself, is so heartbreaking to listen to. So tragic. So poignant. So incredibly sad. It tells the story, of how so many innocent people, are impacted by the senseless wars that are waged.
I like Pretzel Logic and Count Down to Ecstasy
Love both those albums!
Although close between Aja and Gaucho, I too think Gaucho is the overall better album (despite Aja having more individual bangers). And fter you mentioned Gaucho as your favourite album, all I wanted to comment was that Third World Man is probably Steely Dan's all time greatest solo, and you mentioned it! Spot on collection with this one!
I agree 100% - Larry's "Third World Man" solo is such a special moment, and a slightly sombre but beautiful way to finish the album
Memorable Dan highlights for me are Skunk’s pedal steel work (Razor Boy, Pearl of the Quarter), and the outro solo on King of the World (Dias?). ‘Charlemagne’ is probably tops.
Check out the bootleg Katy Lied demo track of Gold Teeth 2, you can hear Donald say “holy f*ck” at Denny’s playing.
Now do Carlos Rios! Totally under appreciated.
Thé harmonica aat start of green earings solo
I know, what a way to start a solo!
Best Steely Dan solo ever is Kid Charlemagne!
Royal scam👍
Amazing album!
Peg
Pretzel logic