The solo you liked makes me think of Laurie Wisefield. Which makes me think you should do a long song Saturday with The Alchemist from the band Home (with Laurie Wisefield). Or try Lorelei from Wishbone Ash (that's the Laurie Wisefield period).
Finding our way in life is always hard. Most work their lives away, for little reward.Never realizing the treasure is how we teach the next generation and the "Change of the Guard" Love Skunk Baxter's guitar work here, not the best track on the album but better than most when compared to other records of the time. Peace to all.✌
I made it all the way past high school a few years before I started buying Steely Dan albums. Up until the early Eighties, all I knew of the Dan were their radio hits. Can't Buy a Thrill and Pretzel Logic were my first two SD acquisitions. Though they each have a distinctive vibe - Thrill warmer and folkier than Logic, which has a little more grit - they are forever linked in my mind and heart. I agree that Change of the Guard has a laid back, wallflower feel to it; I think the whole album does. Not that if you wanted to put the headphones on and have a close examination you wouldn't be well-rewarded, you would. It's like hanging with your best friend. Sometimes you can be in your own head space; you don't have to talk all the time. But if you wanted to, boy, could you talk. Thanks for starting my day out right (after the three-mile walk), that was nice. I know you've missed my City Boy campaigning, so let me make your day; The Day the Earth Caught Fire could become an old friend too, albeit a more raucous one. Carry on, Justin! You're doing good works here.
My favorite Dan album. Was lucky enough to see them LIVE at the Allen Theatre in Cleveland in 1974 as they went on THIS album's tour. 9th Row, Stage Left, smoked a LOT of weed covered w/ hash oil. We called it our Super Bowls. Delicious. Everybody was smoking weed during the performance. And some of the theatre employees joined in lol. Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end! Next song suggestion & you'd be the FIRST reactor to do it: "Ain't Nothin Like A Gang Bang" by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. I think it's from the same album that included "Faith Healer". Btw, I'm a native Clevelander, the city where he had a MASSIVE cult following (me included). Pleeeeze man. "Gang Bang" was one of his signature songs, if not THE signature song of TSAHB. ✌& ❤
So This Was Another Favorite Steely Song Justin And You Know Why? Cause 26 Of My 35 Years Militarily Were Spent In The Air National Guard, That's Why. 🙂
*"Do I look like I just got finished playing golf?"* Depends on the facility you're playing... but I believe most require a collar 😀 😛 Still hoping for another foray into Be Bop Deluxe.... Something off Axe Victim, maybe ;-)
Nice guitar work aside I thought this a little pedestrian, for The Dan that is. Had a lot of their hallmarks, but seemed to lack 'oomph'. That and the early line about 'laughter in the street'... At that point the tune sounded very like 'Dancing in the street', and then I couldn't get Martha and the V's out my head. Not dreadful, but far from their best.
To me, it's still better than the dreadful yawnfest that is "Deacon's Blues", which hardcore Steel Dan fans seem to tout as the second coming and musical genius. I still can't figure that one out.
It is seldom we agree but on this song we definitely do. If given the choice between this or "Dancing in the Street", give me the street. It isn't bad but it isn't all that good either. The pieces are there but just are not doing anything worthy of their talents.
I don’t hate this track. I do like it; it has great vocals, great rhythm, great guitar… but somehow, it’s fluff compared to their usual fare. This is Steely Dan Lite. Still good, but… Thanks for the listen JP!
This is the only Steely Dan song that has what I call filler lyrics “na na na na”. You hear those kind of lyrics all the time in other bands. A perfect example is the Journey song “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’”. Steely Dan avoided using those types of basic lyrics in their writing except this song. I think that’s an interesting fact that separates them from other songwriters.
Some of the people in these comments are out of their minds, this is a great song, some of the other stuff on here is far weaker than this song. I personally can't stand Brooklyn in comparison to this one. David Palmer's voice is just a waste of time we could have Fagan.
I agree, Justin. First time for me hearing this song. I liked it, but I didn't love it. Nice to know that everything they do isn't gold. Maybe they really are human, after all : )
A very good, but not quite great song...given it was their first album(still working out the kinks, if you will), can't fault it for falling short of the excellence to come
I find the piano riff/rhythm along with the background vocals kind of annoying. I’m turned off by generic, off beat music patterns. The song wasn’t terrible but there must have been another song that wasn’t used on the album that could’ve been substituted instead.
My favorite part of this song is the scrape that goes from right to left. It happens right after the guitar solo.
SCRAAAPE
Have to agree with that! Nice call.
Pick slides are always a good thing in songs.
Can't lie ... gonna kinda miss you mouthing and pantomiming your thoughts to us! 😹♡
The solo you liked makes me think of Laurie Wisefield. Which makes me think you should do a long song Saturday with The Alchemist from the band Home (with Laurie Wisefield). Or try Lorelei from Wishbone Ash (that's the Laurie Wisefield period).
Finding our way in life is always hard. Most work their lives away, for little reward.Never realizing the treasure is how we teach the next generation and the "Change of the Guard" Love Skunk Baxter's guitar work here, not the best track on the album but better than most when compared to other records of the time. Peace to all.✌
An unusually rhythmic tune with a nice guitar solo!
I like that uncomplicated and straightforward Steely Dan.
@@Katehowe3010 Yes, musically it's relatively marked out but for me it represents more relaxation without the fuss than any security.
This song has a 70's TV show theme song feel to it.
I made it all the way past high school a few years before I started buying Steely Dan albums. Up until the early Eighties, all I knew of the Dan were their radio hits. Can't Buy a Thrill and Pretzel Logic were my first two SD acquisitions. Though they each have a distinctive vibe - Thrill warmer and folkier than Logic, which has a little more grit - they are forever linked in my mind and heart. I agree that Change of the Guard has a laid back, wallflower feel to it; I think the whole album does. Not that if you wanted to put the headphones on and have a close examination you wouldn't be well-rewarded, you would. It's like hanging with your best friend. Sometimes you can be in your own head space; you don't have to talk all the time. But if you wanted to, boy, could you talk.
Thanks for starting my day out right (after the three-mile walk), that was nice.
I know you've missed my City Boy campaigning, so let me make your day; The Day the Earth Caught Fire could become an old friend too, albeit a more raucous one.
Carry on, Justin! You're doing good works here.
@@Katehowe3010 No need to beg, you can be as disagreeable as you want to be; that's your right.
I can't wait for you to get to the next, and last, song - turn that heartbeat over again. And yes, you look like you just came off the back 9 😜
My favorite Dan album. Was lucky enough to see them LIVE at the Allen Theatre in Cleveland in 1974 as they went on THIS album's tour. 9th Row, Stage Left, smoked a LOT of weed covered w/ hash oil. We called it our Super Bowls. Delicious. Everybody was smoking weed during the performance. And some of the theatre employees joined in lol. Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end! Next song suggestion & you'd be the FIRST reactor to do it: "Ain't Nothin Like A Gang Bang" by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. I think it's from the same album that included "Faith Healer". Btw, I'm a native Clevelander, the city where he had a MASSIVE cult following (me included). Pleeeeze man. "Gang Bang" was one of his signature songs, if not THE signature song of TSAHB.
✌& ❤
Not their best song but still tasteful, solid and well produced as always. I like it.
Hi JP. Just jumpin' in to say hello.
So This Was Another Favorite Steely Song Justin And You Know Why? Cause 26 Of My 35 Years Militarily Were Spent In The Air National Guard, That's Why. 🙂
Don't know, I liked it. They can't all be Bodhisattva lol
*"Do I look like I just got finished playing golf?"*
Depends on the facility you're playing... but I believe most require a collar 😀 😛
Still hoping for another foray into Be Bop Deluxe.... Something off Axe Victim, maybe ;-)
Agreed, not their best but still a catchy thoughtful tune. I think it’s Skunk, could be Denny, trying to elevate the song and damn near did it.
Nice guitar work aside I thought this a little pedestrian, for The Dan that is. Had a lot of their hallmarks, but seemed to lack 'oomph'. That and the early line about 'laughter in the street'... At that point the tune sounded very like 'Dancing in the street', and then I couldn't get Martha and the V's out my head. Not dreadful, but far from their best.
To me, it's still better than the dreadful yawnfest that is "Deacon's Blues", which hardcore Steel Dan fans seem to tout as the second coming and musical genius. I still can't figure that one out.
@@DizzLexic I quite like DB, in those quieter moments. But if I were going to tout a Dan tune, Kid Charlemagne would always be top of my list.
@@DizzLexic Steely Dan were the epitome of vanilla. Safely jazzy, with minimal risks taken.
It is seldom we agree but on this song we definitely do. If given the choice between this or "Dancing in the Street", give me the street. It isn't bad but it isn't all that good either. The pieces are there but just are not doing anything worthy of their talents.
@@maruad7577 Aye. And it was their debut after all, so I'll cut them some slack 🙂
Hey JP, what's with the trolls in the comments? I don't get the hate. SD is the best American band.
I don’t hate this track. I do like it; it has great vocals, great rhythm, great guitar… but somehow, it’s fluff compared to their usual fare. This is Steely Dan Lite. Still good, but…
Thanks for the listen JP!
Such a ripping, but concise guitar solo
This is the only Steely Dan song that has what I call filler lyrics “na na na na”. You hear those kind of lyrics all the time in other bands. A perfect example is the Journey song “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’”. Steely Dan avoided using those types of basic lyrics in their writing except this song. I think that’s an interesting fact that separates them from other songwriters.
Upbeat arrangement and cynical lyrics. Strong track.
Some of the people in these comments are out of their minds, this is a great song, some of the other stuff on here is far weaker than this song. I personally can't stand Brooklyn in comparison to this one. David Palmer's voice is just a waste of time we could have Fagan.
I agree, strange how some people hate so much on this song! Not every song has to be moonlight sonata in grandeur and message jeez!
Such an underrated song. One of the least popular on the album
I agree, Justin. First time for me hearing this song. I liked it, but I didn't love it. Nice to know that everything they do isn't gold. Maybe they really are human, after all : )
Yeah, you don't want a "Steely Dan" to get in to you. I'm guessing you know the origin of their name.
Pretty straight ahead for a Steely Dan song. Not one of my favorites. Yet still very as one of their weakest recordings.
A very good, but not quite great song...given it was their first album(still working out the kinks, if you will), can't fault it for falling short of the excellence to come
Zzzzzzzzteely Dan
Justin must of filmed this before his announcement of unmuting.😎
Weakest song on the album so far. It's Steely Dan so the talent and skill are there but it isn't the sum of the parts.
I find the piano riff/rhythm along with the background vocals kind of annoying. I’m turned off by generic, off beat music patterns. The song wasn’t terrible but there must have been another song that wasn’t used on the album that could’ve been substituted instead.
Not my favourite Steely Dan song, always sounded like a bit of a filler to me. That's probably because their normal standard is so high though
"Change Of The Record" would be better.
Very forgettable.
Yup.
No. Wrong opinion. Lighthearted upbeat song. You haven't felt the change of the guard.
Not great, just a good POP song.
This album has a bunch of mediocre songs and some great ones. This is one of the bunch.
The least Steely Dan album.