The answer to your question at 6:10 is Jeff Porcaro played drums on every track of Steely Dan's 1975 album "Katy Lied," except for the song "Any World (That I'm Welcome To"), where Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine filled in (It's speculated that Porcaro may have overslept and missed that session). Jeff had been the second drummer alonside Jim Hodder on their "Pretzel Logic" album tour, which ended in July of 1974.
Elliott Randall is a legend. His history is so incredible- i had a very wonderful experience meeting Elliott at a clinic he did for a local music store, which was phenomenal. He was on tour and had another appearance at Club Neptune, which is shown here on YT Reelin' In the Years- It's Ell's calling card and it does not disappoint! Thank you Ells!
0 seconds ago When “Reelin’ in the Years” came out on radio, I ran downtown to buy the “single,” mainly because of the amazing guitar work. Years later, my wife and I were in a large swimming pool on the island of Aruba. The only other couple in the pool was Eliott Randall and his girlfriend. We spent the next few days together exploring the island. A freaky coincidence, but true!
Another freaky coincidence: In this interview, Elliott mentions Steely Dan singer David Palmer. One of my brothers-in-law knows Palmer and recently hosted him.
I think the song "Bodhisattva" was two New Yorkers (Becker & Fagen) poking fun at hippie dippy Californians embracing Buddhism, because it was the trendy thing to do at the time.
This is great! I wished that you had asked Elliot which guitarist in Steely Dan that would have to leave in order for him to join that band. Is that kind of a private thing amongst musicians?
The answer to your question at 6:10 is Jeff Porcaro played drums on every track of Steely Dan's 1975 album "Katy Lied," except for the song "Any World (That I'm Welcome To"), where Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine filled in (It's speculated that Porcaro may have overslept and missed that session). Jeff had been the second drummer alonside Jim Hodder on their "Pretzel Logic" album tour, which ended in July of 1974.
Elliott Randall is a legend. His history is so incredible- i had a very wonderful experience meeting Elliott at a clinic he did for a local music store, which was phenomenal. He was on tour and had another appearance at Club Neptune, which is shown here on YT Reelin' In the Years- It's Ell's calling card and it does not disappoint! Thank you Ells!
These guys were and are so talented. They new exactly what they wanted musically. And thank goodness they got some Elliot Randall on there.
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When “Reelin’ in the Years” came out on radio, I ran downtown to buy the “single,” mainly because of the amazing guitar work. Years later, my wife and I were in a large swimming pool on the island of Aruba. The only other couple in the pool was Eliott Randall and his girlfriend. We spent the next few days together exploring the island. A freaky coincidence, but true!
Incredible steely Dan story
One of my guitar heroes. Never overplayed anything, never sold anything short.
Great interview John! Elliot is a treasure. Thank you for all your great artist interviews.
What a beautiful lovely man.
Huge breath of fresh air
Thankyou
Jeff Porcaro plays drums on Throw Back The Little Ones.
Great interview John
Another freaky coincidence: In this interview, Elliott mentions Steely Dan singer David Palmer. One of my brothers-in-law knows Palmer and recently hosted him.
I think the song "Bodhisattva" was two New Yorkers (Becker & Fagen) poking fun at hippie dippy Californians embracing Buddhism, because it was the trendy thing to do at the time.
Solid gold
Good stuff
Just curious....was Elliot one of the players that were tried out for "Peg"?
This is great! I wished that you had asked Elliot which guitarist in Steely Dan that would have to leave in order for him to join that band. Is that kind of a private thing amongst musicians?
I think it was Denney Dias. Jess Baxter was brought in when Elliot passed on the gig.
At the end no mention of The Druids of Stonehenge or Randells Island. Try to find that recording.
The full Randall's Island album is on UA-cam.
“Katy Lied
You could see it in her eyes
But imagine my surprise when I saw you”
I bet you Walter Becker was the Buddhist!! Great interview with this great guitarist thank you so much!
Never got the respect he deserved