Steely Dan was probably one of the most versatile groups from the 70's for sure. I would encourage you both to look further into their music catalog because, this group turned out some great memorable music that definitely won't disappoint, " Peg " " Reelin in the years " " Deacon Blues " " Hey Nineteen " just to name a few.
Asia & BJ, you'll love their "Deacon Blues", "Aja" and "Josie". Some of the greatest recorded music ever produced by Donald and Walter. Big rabbit hole to dive into. Enjoy!!!
Steely Dan is the name of the band. And I dont care what anybody says, they are one of the best modern jazz bands of all time. They had several radio hits, like "Hey Nineteen", "Kid Charlemagne" and "Black Cow".
They're a rock band. A rock band that can be described as jazzy as they did mix in elements of jazz, but not simply a jazz band. They are no more a jazz band than KISS is a disco band. Not that I believe IWMFLY is a disco song, it only mixes in a disco element or two.
The band Stuff was highly underrated and amazing, Gordon Edwards, Cornell dupree, Richard tee, Eric Gale and the awesome Stevie gadd... for who ever who sees this go take a listen please.
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Steely Dan!! They are possibly one of my all-time favorite bands because they have some of the most impressive musicians playing with them. Their music IS the best music to listen to when you're driving!!
Steely Dan was another great band of the 70's. This was a great song of theirs. Also check out Deacon Blues, Peg, Reelin' In The Years, Hey Nineteen, and Rikki Don't Lose That Number.
Throughout the 70's, Steely Dan was the ONE band that every musician respected. They were universally praised for their style, talent, and presentation. Brilliant combo, often way ahead of everyone else.
Don't be silly, loads of bands were respected in the 70's by fellow musicians like Floyd, Zeppelin, ACDC not too mention solo artists like Elton John, David Bowie considering it's the best decade in musical history..Steely Dan was a great band but to say they were the 'one' band respected in the 70's is nonsense !
@@johnhopkinson4054 Yes. I hate band fanboys saying "this band was the best" on every reaction video their band is featured in. Steely Dan is damn good, but so are countless artists of that decade.
Steely Dan was so cool back then. All the musicians were impeccable in their individual craft. Donald Fagen s voice as lead was so unique. They were as popular as any group in the 70 s.
They were perfectionists, lyrics were hip and smart and ambigous. Their fusion of styles was unique. Correct they aren't one genre...Steely Dan is their own genre.
I listen to this song 100 times a month....Pure genius, perfection, the congas, the lyrics, the guitar solo and organ ( maybe the best ever in this context ), find the extended version ( DJ Disco Cat ), put on headphones, and go with the vibe....this song is Morroccan, Middle Eastern, disco, Santana-ish.....One of the great songs of ALL Time....
First album, first cut - this was our initial exposure to Steely Dan, and we'd heard nothing just like it before. I never looked back (ha!). Steely Dan is Walter Becker (R.I.P.) and Donald Fagen and pretty much every top of the class session musician in the world, varying from song to song to song. As for the name Steely Dan, google it, you'll never believe me if I tell you where it comes from. What to next listen to of theirs - pretty much pick anything, you almost can't go wrong. That being said My Old School, Kid Charlamagne, Don't Take Me Alive, The Royal Scam, Dirty Work, Aja, FM.....
Steely Dan has always been such a great band because they're always so tight. There's nothing there that doesn't 'fit' - and doesn't do it wonderfully. True musicians inside and out.
This is the first track on the first Steely Dan album, “Can’t Buy A Thrill”, released in November of 1972. It’s one of those albums that doesn’t have one bad song, it sounds like what most groups put out as a “greatest hits” album. Another excellent song to react to on this album is “Brooklyn”.
So glad you got around to Steely Dan. You’ll surely recognize a few of their tunes as well as some hip-hop / rap songs that sampled them. There’s not a single bad song in their catalog.
I became a fan of Steely Dan when I saw them in concert on January 28, 1973 at the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City. This this song was popular. The opening act was also a band just starting out and became very popular, the Doobie Brothers
"You know that cards will make you money, so you hide them when you're able. In the land of milk and honey you must put them on the table." Find these lyrics so powerful
I was in high school in the late 70’s, graduated in ‘79, and Steely Dan was always in background , one of those albums you out on when you wanted to chill with yourself or some great friends and drink something good and listen to some good music! And real music lovers appreciated great bands like Steely Dan and others.
If you ever wanted to create your own 70's radio station, then Steely Dan is one of the "must haves." If you throw in the Steve Miller Band and the Doobie Brothers, I would say your collection would be 70% complete.
The are a TREASURE!!! Love Steely Dan and this was the first song on their first album. Highly recommend checking out more as they have great songs and were perfectionist at making the music sound on point. I recommend Rikki Don’t Lose that Number, Kid Charlemagne, FM (Static), Deacon Blues, My Old School, Budhisattva, Reeling in the years and so many more….they truly do have an amazing catalog.
Donald Fagan and Walter Becker are two of the most talented musicians and song writers in the past 40+ years. I encourage you to keep exploring their incredible catalogue. My suggestion for the next play would be Rikki Don’t Lose That Number - incredible musicianship throughout and one of the best guitar leads of all time. 🥂
For many people, Steely Dan is/was the zenith of jazz prog rock. That is one seriously original guitar solo. Part of it sounds Persian, or Indian, or whatever that influence is. The voice is so original, and the compositions often change beats or time signatures. Thanks for a nice break between some tasks at work.
On the Asia Album, they used over 40 Musicians as "Featured Artists" divided into smaller groups across, many only on one song on the album. B.T.W. Asia is a Fantastic Album....!
Some reactor is actually doing that. He is listening to every Steely Dan song on every album in order with no skips. Last I checked he was up to Gaucho.
Steely Dan, the chameleons of music. So much variety, so many different and unique songs in their body of work. There is a reason they have endured the test of time, they put quality music out there.
Steely Dan came out while I was in college, and quickly dominated my playlist. He is still one of my all time favorites. "Aja", "Hey Nineteen", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Reelin' In The Years", "Peg", "Black Cow", "Deacon Blues", and so many more. Take a deep dive and enjoy!
Heard this and other Steely Dan jams when I was a kid. It was part of the soundtrack of my life at the time but now, as an adult, I appreciate them on a whole higher level. I appreciate this and other music of my time and I'm glad it's still capturing new listeners to this day.
More Steely Dan - Deacon Blues, Kid Charlemagne, Black Cow, Peg, Hey Nineteen, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Reelin' in the Years... Steely Dan is the name of the band, it's not just one guy. It was Donald Fagen and Walter Becker...and a host of super talented Studio musicians. The name "Steely Dan" came from a d*ldo 😂
"Do It Again" is from Steely Dan's debut album "Can't Buy A Thrill", every song is good. "Dirty Work", "Midnight Cruiser", "Reeling In The Years", "Only A Fool Would Say That", etc., Their "Aja" (pronounced Asia, a woman's name) album is great.
"Wheel turning round and round" I think is from Buddhism Wheel of Life(suffering). The three causes of human suffering: ego, desire, greed. In Buddhism the Wheel keeps turning , lifetime after lifetime, and the goal is to get out of this eternal cycle through enlightenment. Otherwise you just go back, Jack, do it again, and again ...
Oh man I was soooo hoping you two would get to this song! It and this band are like no other! So talented and this song gets everyone who heard it moving!
"Kid Charlemaigne" is one of their best. "Green Earrings" is another.They used different musicians for each solo per need per recording . Larry Carlton's guitar solo on "Kid Charlemaigne" is rated one of the best. Jim Hester
Steely Dan was unique & were very popular from the get-go!! For many years they were only a studio-recording band but finally they started to do touring with live concerts!! They were a jazz-fusion band, mixing jazz with pop & rock music & their lyrics to their songs are really spetacular with every song they wrote!!
Donald Fagan, genius composer. Listen to the opening of Josie. This is the first band that I learned the drums. List: Aja for Asia, Hey Nineteen, for the "nice" hi-hat and Josie, because she's a good girl. You guys are awesome.
YO! Asia and BJ,Congrats! You guys are now my number 1 reaction channel! 🥰💣💣💥💥💯💯. The Steely Dan rabbit hole runs DEEP and these AMAZING musicians will NOT DISSAPPOINT! Go for it and keep these vibes coming!
This was the first song on the first side of their first album. Their first single. The first time we ever heard them. They took the music world by storm. It is a wonderful wild ride from here!!!
I remember hearing this first time on late night radio station, and thinking "WHO IS THIS?", later became a big SD fan, especially their "Can't Buy A Thrill" album. Always impressed with how Fagen rhymed 'water' and 'border'.
You'll love Steely Dan, they've got dozens of great songs, and you love good music. They always have the best players, the best production, great arrangements, always great. Long ago I had some 2 vinyl album greatest hits album, and every single track was a classic. I would suggest Bodhisattva, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Doctor Wu, or Josie, but there's lots to choose from.
I am a Steely Dan devotee FOR LIFE!!!! Their music was so many different layers, as you say BJ. Their lyrics were hip, smart, ambiguous much of the time, their vocals were totally cool and their ability to create fusion of music styles was like no one else.
This band had an addictive haunting sound and the refrain used to be what we all sang when we went to score and now its good to see yall appreciate it.
Wife here...Oh my my (you were SINGING that Usher ..,Asia)!!....This band is so amazingly talented....Since a child I loved This heavily influenced jazz..As an adult..I heard this called " the "Urban Night Sound".
you have to do the steely Dan song “Aja” ...it is your name Asia plus it has the greatest sax and drums by Wayne shorter and Steve gadd.... please and thanks...
STEELY DAN, "DO IT AGAIN", There was nothing as groovy, except waiting... waiting to hear the next Steely Dan vibe, and top ten charting Masterpiece. more..."REELIN IN THE YEARS", "RICKY DON'T LOOSE THAT NUMBER", "DIRTY WORK", "AJA", "PEG ", "DEACON BLUES", "HEY 19", "JOSIE", "HAITIAN DIVORCE", "BABYLON SISTERS", "BLACK COW", BAD SNEAKERS", F.M. (NO STATIC AT ALL"..
The material from their comeback in the 90's was more of a mixed bag,but their 70's catalogue,from Can't Buy A Thrill through 1980's Gaucho is unsurpassed by anyone. Just note perfect,every song,but it still grooves and never sounds stale or stiff. I'm talking EVERY song on EVERY album. This is one of the deepest rabbit holes there is. Pick any album at random and then any song off that album by random,it doesn't matter,you'll be floored.
my fav Steely Dan song...used to love listening to this driving on Lake Shore Drive in Chi with the windows down n the roof open on a sunny summer afternoon...🤗☺❤
Steely Dan always has a groove and some great solos in their songs - my fav by far. Dozens of great tunes, just don’t get too hung up on their lyrics, as some are quite difficult to understand if you are not aware of the backstory to it.
my family moved to old malibu road in 77' and it so happened that steely dan rented the house across the street to rehearse for the album aja...nobody complained about the loud live jams 24/7 .... i thought you two were named for that time... Aja... Blues & Jazz...Asia & BJ. you guys will love all their songs my fav is 'my old school' try it if you'd like
One of their best, but they have so many good tunes. One of the best bands of the 70's. Loved them in junior high and high school. Just bought their greatest hits CD about 8 years ago. They have a timeless quality for sure. I dug them at 12 years old and still do at 58. Talented creators.
Let’s get it right it’s world renown Steely Dan I mean as a kid I can remember interviews of musicians from around the world and how they try to explain the music that is steely Dan it’s such a complication and only those who are at the top tier of their instruments can’t even begin to play Steely Dan amazing amazing group
Steely Dan was probably one of the most versatile groups from the 70's for sure. I would encourage you both to look further into their music catalog because, this group turned out some great memorable music that definitely won't disappoint, " Peg " " Reelin in the years " " Deacon Blues " " Hey Nineteen " just to name a few.
Love the well informed fan😁I seriously learn so much, watching this channel. Thanks for sharing ❤️
My dad told us this band was named after him,when we were kids. We were gullible 😁
@@kathyyore309 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
Josie
I know it's been a year but you can't go back to much because this is the first song from their first studio album. Lol
There is no genre for Steely Dan. They are their own genre. :)
Exactly!
Asia & BJ, you'll love their "Deacon Blues", "Aja" and "Josie". Some of the greatest recorded music ever produced by Donald and Walter. Big rabbit hole to dive into. Enjoy!!!
Personally, I felt Aja was their best album. Great production. Love Aja, especially the drumming of Steve Gadd.
Gotta say, Asia reacting to Aja would be fantastic.
@@chrisjamieson3452 I think it’s probably my favourite album of all time.
@@chrisjamieson3452 It was Chris and I still got my vinyl from its release in NZ. Love the two lead guitars.
Might as well say the entire Aja album :)
Steely Dan is the name of the band. And I dont care what anybody says, they are one of the best modern jazz bands of all time.
They had several radio hits, like "Hey Nineteen", "Kid Charlemagne" and "Black Cow".
FM
They're a rock band. A rock band that can be described as jazzy as they did mix in elements of jazz, but not simply a jazz band. They are no more a jazz band than KISS is a disco band. Not that I believe IWMFLY is a disco song, it only mixes in a disco element or two.
Band: Steely Dan
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The band Stuff was highly underrated and amazing, Gordon Edwards, Cornell dupree, Richard tee, Eric Gale and the awesome Stevie gadd... for who ever who sees this go take a listen please.
My parents went to their concert in Portland a couple weeks ago, and my dad would ALWAYS play these albums when I was young. LOVE their music!
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Steely Dan!! They are possibly one of my all-time favorite bands because they have some of the most impressive musicians playing with them. Their music IS the best music to listen to when you're driving!!
If you were a teenager in the early 70s, this was your introduction to this great band and it started a life long journey ! Great reaction kids !
I was one of those teenagers.
@@thancrow I was 5 but still remember that song 😂
Correct. The song came out in the Fall of '72. I was a sophomore in college on the East Coast. I was an instant fan for life.
@@jaysonbiggs8979 I was 14 then.
@@jaysonbiggs8979 I was a college freshman on the West coast. Instant fan as well..
Steely Dan was another great band of the 70's. This was a great song of theirs. Also check out Deacon Blues, Peg, Reelin' In The Years, Hey Nineteen, and Rikki Don't Lose That Number.
Well, "Aja" obviously...did they do that yet? That's a must.
Steely is a groove! All the above will put you in a mood!
Reelin' in the Years is my favorite!
PEG…FM…REELING IN THE YEARS…BLACK COW
Just keep hittin Steely Dan...literally anything, you and audience won’t be disappointed. Anything off of the “AJA” album is a sure thing.
Throughout the 70's, Steely Dan was the ONE band that every musician respected. They were universally praised for their style, talent, and presentation. Brilliant combo, often way ahead of everyone else.
Don't be silly, loads of bands were respected in the 70's by fellow musicians like Floyd, Zeppelin, ACDC not too mention solo artists like Elton John, David Bowie considering it's the best decade in musical history..Steely Dan was a great band but to say they were the 'one' band respected in the 70's is nonsense !
@@johnhopkinson4054 Yes. I hate band fanboys saying "this band was the best" on every reaction video their band is featured in. Steely Dan is damn good, but so are countless artists of that decade.
Steely Dan was so cool back then. All the musicians were impeccable in their individual craft. Donald Fagen s voice as lead was so unique. They were as popular as any group in the 70 s.
They were perfectionists, lyrics were hip and smart and ambigous. Their fusion of styles was unique. Correct they aren't one genre...Steely Dan is their own genre.
They still are for those who can decipher what they created. STEELY DAN FOR LIFE!
I listen to this song 100 times a month....Pure genius, perfection, the congas, the lyrics, the guitar solo and organ ( maybe the best ever in this context ), find the extended version ( DJ Disco Cat ), put on headphones, and go with the vibe....this song is Morroccan, Middle Eastern, disco, Santana-ish.....One of the great songs of ALL Time....
Man, you just described this song perfectly.
First album, first cut - this was our initial exposure to Steely Dan, and we'd heard nothing just like it before. I never looked back (ha!). Steely Dan is Walter Becker (R.I.P.) and Donald Fagen and pretty much every top of the class session musician in the world, varying from song to song to song. As for the name Steely Dan, google it, you'll never believe me if I tell you where it comes from. What to next listen to of theirs - pretty much pick anything, you almost can't go wrong. That being said My Old School, Kid Charlamagne, Don't Take Me Alive, The Royal Scam, Dirty Work, Aja, FM.....
Bodhisattva, Peg, etc, etc, etc
Steely Dan has always been such a great band because they're always so tight. There's nothing there that doesn't 'fit' - and doesn't do it wonderfully. True musicians inside and out.
Oh, you’ve started down the rabbit hole of Steely Dan. You won’t be disappointed.
Denny Dias electric sitar solo on this song is so unique. SD are like nobody else. Penultimate musicianship.
You mean ultimate, right?
I’ve been listening to this song a couple decades but never knew that was a sitar. That’s pretty freaking cool! No wonder it’s so unique
This is the first track on the first Steely Dan album, “Can’t Buy A Thrill”, released in November of 1972. It’s one of those albums that doesn’t have one bad song, it sounds like what most groups put out as a “greatest hits” album.
Another excellent song to react to on this album is “Brooklyn”.
Steely Dan doesn't have one bad song.
Rock/Jazz fusion. No one did it better than Steely Dan.
Love Steely Dan and their eclectic music. So many great songs, and so many different music styles. 🧡 I think you'll enjoy listening to more!
Perfect analyses of Steely Dan's music.Just put it on and let it play.
Steely Dan is more than a band. They are Phenominal.
The quintessential song about bad choices & bad habits!!!
Smooth. That is Steely Dan in one word. Listening to them is like sipping on a 12 year old Scotch.
So glad you got around to Steely Dan. You’ll surely recognize a few of their tunes as well as some hip-hop / rap songs that sampled them. There’s not a single bad song in their catalog.
I became a fan of Steely Dan when I saw them in concert on January 28, 1973 at the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City. This this song was popular. The opening act was also a band just starting out and became very popular, the Doobie Brothers
Wow,what a concert THAT must have been,my two favourite American bands on the same bill!
@@TheCornishCockney Agreed! Two of my tops also!
Steely Dan is one of those bands you remember having several big hits. Then you start adding them up and dang, they had a huge impact.
"You know that cards will make you money, so you hide them when you're able. In the land of milk and honey you must put them on the table." Find these lyrics so powerful
Steely Dan were extremely talented musicians with so many great songs throughout the 70's.
I could listen to that chill funky groove for an hour! And his voice just makes me want to listen!
Steely Dan!!?? You're going to LOVE going down this rabbit hole!! I suggest "Black Cow", "Peg", "Reelin' in the Years".
I was in high school in the late 70’s, graduated in ‘79, and Steely Dan was always in background , one of those albums you out on when you wanted to chill with yourself or some great friends and drink something good and listen to some good music! And real music lovers appreciated great bands like Steely Dan and others.
My fave Steely Dan song - My Old School. Perfection. They saved it for the encore when I saw them in 1993.
If you ever wanted to create your own 70's radio station, then Steely Dan is one of the "must haves." If you throw in the Steve Miller Band and the Doobie Brothers, I would say your collection would be 70% complete.
Can I throw Pink Floyd in there too then I’m set
Eagles, Elton John, ELO, Beatles solo groups.
They’re one of Americas greatest bands. Incredible songwriting,musicians and production. They influenced other bands then and now.
Two exceptional musicians here, they had their own great mix of jazz and rock. 👍👍👍
you just can't go wrong with Steely Dan! my childhood was so good!
The are a TREASURE!!! Love Steely Dan and this was the first song on their first album. Highly recommend checking out more as they have great songs and were perfectionist at making the music sound on point. I recommend Rikki Don’t Lose that Number, Kid Charlemagne, FM (Static), Deacon Blues, My Old School, Budhisattva, Reeling in the years and so many more….they truly do have an amazing catalog.
"Can't Buy A Thrill" is a masterpiece start to finish. One of my all-time favorite albums.
@@mikek5958 Same here!!
Donald Fagan and Walter Becker are two of the most talented musicians and song writers in the past 40+ years. I encourage you to keep exploring their incredible catalogue. My suggestion for the next play would be Rikki Don’t Lose That Number - incredible musicianship throughout and one of the best guitar leads of all time. 🥂
Finally I’ve been patiently waiting for this group please more Steely Dan
For many people, Steely Dan is/was the zenith of jazz prog rock. That is one seriously original guitar solo. Part of it sounds Persian, or Indian, or whatever that influence is. The voice is so original, and the compositions often change beats or time signatures. Thanks for a nice break between some tasks at work.
First heard in '72 and followed ever since - one of the great bands over 9 albums (plus Fagen's solos).
If you've been to a Steely Dan concert, there are so many musicians in the audience. They kill it and never disappoints.. They are loved.
On the Asia Album, they used over 40 Musicians as "Featured Artists" divided into smaller groups across, many only on one song on the album. B.T.W. Asia is a Fantastic Album....!
You can listen to every album they made, all in a row, one at a time and not get tired of listening...
Some reactor is actually doing that. He is listening to every Steely Dan song on every album in order with no skips. Last I checked he was up to Gaucho.
Steely Dan, the chameleons of music. So much variety, so many different and unique songs in their body of work. There is a reason they have endured the test of time, they put quality music out there.
There is no other band like them. They are their own genre.
This is absolutely their best song.
Steely Dan is one of the greatest bands ever.
Steely Dan came out while I was in college, and quickly dominated my playlist. He is still one of my all time favorites. "Aja", "Hey Nineteen", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Reelin' In The Years", "Peg", "Black Cow", "Deacon Blues", and so many more. Take a deep dive and enjoy!
Heard this and other Steely Dan jams when I was a kid. It was part of the soundtrack of my life at the time but now, as an adult, I appreciate them on a whole higher level. I appreciate this and other music of my time and I'm glad it's still capturing new listeners to this day.
Damn!!! Feeling the vibe and the reaction with this Steely Dan song tonight!!!!
Great band. Do alot more. You will be AMAZED
More Steely Dan - Deacon Blues, Kid Charlemagne, Black Cow, Peg, Hey Nineteen, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Reelin' in the Years...
Steely Dan is the name of the band, it's not just one guy. It was Donald Fagen and Walter Becker...and a host of super talented Studio musicians. The name "Steely Dan" came from a d*ldo 😂
"Do It Again" is from Steely Dan's debut album "Can't Buy A Thrill", every song is good. "Dirty Work", "Midnight Cruiser", "Reeling In The Years", "Only A Fool Would Say That", etc., Their "Aja" (pronounced Asia, a woman's name) album is great.
Steely Dan has been sampled a lot. Musically and production perfection
Steely Dan is amazing. They never made a bad song. Keep em coming. 🌺✌️
Steely Dan was one of the best bands ever. Have all their albums from the seventies. Loved them then and love them now.
"Wheel turning round and round" I think is from Buddhism Wheel of Life(suffering). The three causes of human suffering: ego, desire, greed. In Buddhism the Wheel keeps turning , lifetime after lifetime, and the goal is to get out of this eternal cycle through enlightenment.
Otherwise you just go back, Jack, do it again, and again ...
Oh man I was soooo hoping you two would get to this song! It and this band are like no other! So talented and this song gets everyone who heard it moving!
This song has so many incredible sounds and a beat that makes is move.
You can't go wrong with steely Dan and you should check out their song " kid Charlemagne"✌️
"Kid Charlemaigne" is one of their best. "Green Earrings" is another.They used different musicians for each solo per need per recording . Larry Carlton's guitar solo on "Kid Charlemaigne" is rated one of the best. Jim Hester
Steely Dan was unique & were very popular from the get-go!! For many years they were only a studio-recording band but finally they started to do touring with live concerts!! They were a jazz-fusion band, mixing jazz with pop & rock music & their lyrics to their songs are really spetacular with every song they wrote!!
reelin' in the years must be next from these gents, wicked picks, keep em coming
Steely Dan Are Absolutely Legendary Music Icons With A HUGE Catalog Of Great Music Well Worth Your Time Exploring..TRUTH!!
Donald Fagan, genius composer. Listen to the opening of Josie. This is the first band that I learned the drums. List: Aja for Asia, Hey Nineteen, for the "nice" hi-hat and Josie, because she's a good girl. You guys are awesome.
YO! Asia and BJ,Congrats! You guys are now my number 1 reaction channel! 🥰💣💣💥💥💯💯. The Steely Dan rabbit hole runs DEEP and these AMAZING musicians will NOT DISSAPPOINT! Go for it and keep these vibes coming!
This was the first song on the first side of their first album. Their first single. The first time we ever heard them. They took the music world by storm. It is a wonderful wild ride from here!!!
Such great musicians with so many great hits! Take a deep dive on these folks and swim in luxurious sound!
Can't go wrong with 70's rock, it has a strong staying power just like '90s rock beautiful
I remember hearing this first time on late night radio station, and thinking "WHO IS THIS?", later became a big SD fan, especially their "Can't Buy A Thrill" album. Always impressed with how Fagen rhymed 'water' and 'border'.
Their song "FM" has got the funk, the beat and the groove. Their jazz background shines in this cut. Take it for a spin and enjoy it.
FM-
Deacon Blues-
Hey Nineteen-
Rikki Don't Lose That Number-
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You'll love Steely Dan, they've got dozens of great songs, and you love good music. They always have the best players, the best production, great arrangements, always great. Long ago I had some 2 vinyl album greatest hits album, and every single track was a classic. I would suggest Bodhisattva, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Doctor Wu, or Josie, but there's lots to choose from.
I am a Steely Dan devotee FOR LIFE!!!! Their music was so many different layers, as you say BJ. Their lyrics were hip, smart, ambiguous much of the time, their vocals were totally cool and their ability to create fusion of music styles was like no one else.
JOSIE!!! She’s the pride of the neighborhood!!
I vote for Steely Dan - Deacon Blues. They’re a mellow, laid back, groove rock band. I love them!!!
Their other huge hit from this album is “Reelin In The Years,” well worth a listen.
So happy y’all are checking out Steely Dan!!! Woohoo! 🙌🏼 Steely Dan. Is. intoxicating.
How many bought this music at least 5 times. I did. Vinyl, 8 track,cassette, CD,mp3. I think the there was another that I'm missing.
This band has so many different amazing songs.
I wish I could recommend a song but I love every single one of their songs, I can't pick.
This band had an addictive haunting sound and the refrain used to be what we all sang when we went to score and now its good to see yall appreciate it.
Wife here...Oh my my (you were SINGING that Usher ..,Asia)!!....This band is so amazingly talented....Since a child I loved This heavily influenced jazz..As an adult..I heard this called " the "Urban Night Sound".
you have to do the steely Dan song “Aja” ...it is your name Asia plus it has the greatest sax and drums by Wayne shorter and Steve gadd.... please and thanks...
Finally Steely Dan. You will love this rabbit hole. Funk, Rock and Jazz.
I love you guys, love seeing how much you love each other, you guy are my favorite by a long shot
STEELY DAN, "DO IT AGAIN", There was nothing as groovy, except waiting... waiting to hear the next Steely Dan vibe, and top ten charting Masterpiece. more..."REELIN IN THE YEARS", "RICKY DON'T LOOSE THAT NUMBER", "DIRTY WORK", "AJA", "PEG ", "DEACON BLUES", "HEY 19", "JOSIE", "HAITIAN DIVORCE", "BABYLON SISTERS", "BLACK COW", BAD SNEAKERS", F.M. (NO STATIC AT ALL"..
I totally agree, Reeling in the Years or Rikki Don't Lose that Number, would be great to react to.
The material from their comeback in the 90's was more of a mixed bag,but their 70's catalogue,from Can't Buy A Thrill through 1980's Gaucho is unsurpassed by anyone. Just note perfect,every song,but it still grooves and never sounds stale or stiff. I'm talking EVERY song on EVERY album. This is one of the deepest rabbit holes there is. Pick any album at random and then any song off that album by random,it doesn't matter,you'll be floored.
my fav Steely Dan song...used to love listening to this driving on Lake Shore Drive in Chi with the windows down n the roof open on a sunny summer afternoon...🤗☺❤
Steely Dan always has a groove and some great solos in their songs - my fav by far. Dozens of great tunes, just don’t get too hung up on their lyrics, as some are quite difficult to understand if you are not aware of the backstory to it.
my family moved to old malibu road in 77' and it so happened that steely dan rented the house across the street to rehearse for the album aja...nobody complained about the loud live jams 24/7 .... i thought you two were named for that time... Aja... Blues & Jazz...Asia & BJ. you guys will love all their songs my fav is 'my old school' try it if you'd like
Love Steely Dan! My two favorites by them are Hey Nineteen and FM(No Static At All) Please explore more! Keep On Rockin'
Steely Dan would be a combination of Jazz Rock, Soft and Pop Rock with a little bit of Fusion mixed in.
So excited you are delving into Steely Dan...Aja Album is a must...Black Cow, FM, Deacon Blues, Aja and Gaucho Album...Babylon Sisters too!
If you appreciate music then you simply cannot go wrong with these two. They employed theeee best musicians around. IMHO
good ole... Americana.. 🎸🎸💯
ps .. top quality musicoanship
Has it really been 50 yrs of listening to this? Still great stuff. I like The Royal Scam.
One of their best, but they have so many good tunes. One of the best bands of the 70's. Loved them in junior high and high school. Just bought their greatest hits CD about 8 years ago. They have a timeless quality for sure. I dug them at 12 years old and still do at 58. Talented creators.
Another great reaction to a great song! You guys need to react to "My Old School" and "Kid Charlemagne"!!
Let’s get it right it’s world renown Steely Dan I mean as a kid I can remember interviews of musicians from around the world and how they try to explain the music that is steely Dan it’s such a complication and only those who are at the top tier of their instruments can’t even begin to play Steely Dan amazing amazing group