This song is typical of why I love Steely Dan. No one pairs disturbing and dark lyrical content with happy-go-lucky whimsical upbeat tunes like they do. When you listen to the lyrics, you’re almost immediately put in an emotional conflict and this is why I love this band.
The only other artist who did this close to the level of Fagen (at least to me) was Warren Zevon. But I’ll still take Steely Dan all day despite my love for Zevon.
@@hesh8367 Warren Zevon's eponymous debut album was full of great songs like Mohammed's Radio, The French Inhaler, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (and Hasten Down the Wind) were infectious while exploring the tougher sides of life and love. So beloved among the LA scene that Linda Ronstadt covers about half the album! "Enjoy every sandwich."
This is an absolutely true story. Back in the day, before the big multiplex cinemas of today. You had local theaters with 2 at most 3 screens. Redstone theaters in Massachusetts (Is now one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates in the USA) had multiple theaters in Boston and surrounding towns. Back in those days in between movie showings the chorus to Everone’s Gone to the Movies was piped into the theaters before the lights went down and the coming attractions started. It seemed like the perfect, ready made jingle for the venues. They were oblivious to what the song was about. And those of us who knew, got a big kick out of it.
“I know you’re used to 16 or more, sorry we only have 8.” I feel obliged to explain my favorite line to the digital generation. Most film was produced in 16mm or larger (32mm and 70mm for example), but 8mm was typical for home movies, including film reels you could buy. Also, in those days if you wanted to watch a skin flick your choices were to go to an “Adult” theater with the other degenerates, plug quarters into a peep show, or buy a reel from the back of a magazine, which would be delivered in the legendary “plain brown wrapper” and in just 8mm.
No wonder they're the platinum standard for audiophiles, lovers of great songwriting, fans of great instrumentalists, arrangements, wotevr ingredients go into their funky, jazzy stew. 😊❤
Amazing this song (gone to the movies) was played very often on every radio station in the Country. Disguised as a happy + fun tune, it is really the true story of a naughty old man. Reference: "Know your use to 16 or more, sorry we only have 8" That line is about 16mm vs 8mm film. 8mm was the standard format for naughty movies, well before video tape.
8mm was also standard format for family b-day parties and high school graduations and weddings. Of course some of those may have been naughty as well! And don't forget Super 8 that came out. It wasn't just a motel.
Never heard it on the radio. Of Course I didn't have the Steely Dan channel. BTW half a century is not depressing. Wait 'till your pushing 3/4 century.
Long before the internet or even video rental stores, 8 mm film was a major distribution format for pornographic movies. Because of the small capacity of home projectors, the films were generally only a few minutes long and were known in the industry as "loops". The quality was very poor but they were cheap to produce and easy to carry around. The most famous and important piece of film ever produced, Abraham Zapruder's film of the JFK assassination, was shot with a handheld 8 mm camera.
@@RandoReport I'm 70 years old; I well remember 8 mm and Super 8 mm. I didn't have any pornos, however. Of course, when Thomas Edison came up with the projector he produced scandalous short films for nickelodeon machines. I saw on TV called The Kiss. People were shocked, but people were easily offended tghen.
@@genegarrett3372 When I was a kid in the '70s Woolco had short 8 mm silent films that had clips from Star Trek and Planet of the Apes on them. I always wanted those but we didn't have the money for that.
I went to a SD concert back in the 90s with a group of huge fans from work. I had a number of Tshirts made with names on the back. Katy, Rose Darling, Gaucho etc. I went as LaPage. We got plenty of recognition from insiders and I got a ton of laughs.
Deep cuts = hidden gems. While their 1976 Royal Scam is kind of dark, gritty, jagged-edged & guitar heavy, Katy Lied has a sweeter, lighter touch (and quintessential SD) that lets the piano shine through courtesy of Donald, Michael Omartian & David Paich. This album has it's own distinctive personality. When you get a chance, listen to the entire album start to finish and you'll appreciate the whole vibe as much as the individual tracks. Omartian did most of the heavy lifting on keys.
Lee, I'm with you on the harmonies in "Everyone's gone..." The girls singing the angelic "Oohs" (starting in the 2nd verse) at "Soon it will be too late..." Chills every time. Don and Walter definitely turned the harmonizer up to 11 on this one. So sick and so glorious at the same time. Btw, I've listened to Katy hundreds of times since 1980. It hasn't aged at all for me. Keep up the good work and the SD.
Good memories of the mid seventies. Just drove from New York to Portland Oregon on my honeymoon to start a new life in 74. Our friends from N.Y. were starting a new band and recording in the same studio as B.T.O. and Heart. They made a mix tape for me that had Katy Lied on it and it blew me away.
I enjoyed these songs! They’re 50 years old…amazing. I’m hearing them for the first time. They sound fresh to me. Interesting lyrics…. I love Donald Fagen’s vocals. Neat album cover I didn’t know that about your history…when you were eighteen… Thank you, Lee!
Mr. LaPage was a real person who did what the song describes. It's my understanding that Don and Wally heard it on the news in the early/mid-'70s. It's some pretty dark subject matter but they handled it well.
L33 White Horse is a masterpiece! How it got recorded is a miracle. I discovered it when I worked in radio at the time. Under the radar musical greatness is like finding a 2 pound block of gold to me. Not many views for you, but enjoy the eargasm you'll get from Jerimiah, the opening track.
Lee, you must review the video of “ The Duke’s Of September “ featuring Donald Fagan, Boz Scaggs, and Michael McDonald. Great songs and such a stellar performance. You’re missing out if you don’t. I guarantee !!! It’s live at the Kennedy center. It’s absolutely incredible.
@@Allright21 Absolutely! My favorite part of the song is Win, Ms. Monáe the back up singer walks down and flirts and sings with Boz Scaggs. So cool and she added so much flare and sexiness to the song.
The demo version of "Everyone's Gone to the Movies" is good too. So good it was released on the Citizen 1972-1980 compilation boxset. Check it out on your own time or you can react to it. Thanks!
Love the album . Played it often . I especially liked Dr. Wu. I was thinking of which SD album I like best. And, well they all are so damn good I couldn’t pick just one. Could you?
Steely Dan has some very dark themes, it is often disguised with the musical tone of the song. Hey, look at the name of the band, research where it came from.
@@L33Reacts I always think them choosing that name was their way of trolling their audience. So essentially, every time you listen to their music, they're pooching you in the ears with that steam-powered chromium cob, and yer just lovin' it! 🥰 😂
Interesting to learn that. I bought first the LP mid seventies, cassette tape in late eighties and finally CD early nineties. I love it but it has always seemed to me the actual sound quality is not great on any of the formats. In fact with the cassette I wondered if it was a knock off version or something.
I had the album but of course you can track my journeys around the planet by the trail of vinyl l've left in my wake. Too much weight! I was always under the impression that Clydie King and Vanetta Fields did some backups on this album, particularly EGTTM. I'm old however, and may have left pieces of my mind with all that music. Old sucks!
This song is typical of why I love Steely Dan. No one pairs disturbing and dark lyrical content with happy-go-lucky whimsical upbeat tunes like they do. When you listen to the lyrics, you’re almost immediately put in an emotional conflict and this is why I love this band.
Both songs are pretty dark. the juxtaposition is the iconic Steely Dan trait.
specifically on Everyones' gone, the choice of adding the vibrophone and the beautiful back ground singers did it.
The only other artist who did this close to the level of Fagen (at least to me) was Warren Zevon.
But I’ll still take Steely Dan all day despite my love for Zevon.
@@hesh8367 Warren Zevon's eponymous debut album was full of great songs like Mohammed's Radio, The French Inhaler, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (and Hasten Down the Wind) were infectious while exploring the tougher sides of life and love. So beloved among the LA scene that Linda Ronstadt covers about half the album!
"Enjoy every sandwich."
This is an absolutely true story. Back in the day, before the big multiplex cinemas of today. You had local theaters with 2 at most 3 screens. Redstone theaters in Massachusetts (Is now one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates in the USA) had multiple theaters in Boston and surrounding towns. Back in those days in between movie showings the chorus to Everone’s Gone to the Movies was piped into the theaters before the lights went down and the coming attractions started. It seemed like the perfect, ready made jingle for the venues. They were oblivious to what the song was about. And those of us who knew, got a big kick out of it.
“I know you’re used to 16 or more, sorry we only have 8.” I feel obliged to explain my favorite line to the digital generation.
Most film was produced in 16mm or larger (32mm and 70mm for example), but 8mm was typical for home movies, including film reels you could buy. Also, in those days if you wanted to watch a skin flick your choices were to go to an “Adult” theater with the other degenerates, plug quarters into a peep show, or buy a reel from the back of a magazine, which would be delivered in the legendary “plain brown wrapper” and in just 8mm.
No wonder they're the platinum standard for audiophiles, lovers of great songwriting, fans of great instrumentalists, arrangements, wotevr ingredients go into their funky, jazzy stew. 😊❤
Always love to hear some Steely Dan. Thanks!
No one is sneakier/snarkier in their lyrics than the Dan. And they conceal it all under musical genius.
Amazing this song (gone to the movies) was played very often on every radio station in the Country.
Disguised as a happy + fun tune, it is really the true story of a naughty old man.
Reference: "Know your use to 16 or more, sorry we only have 8" That line is about 16mm vs 8mm film. 8mm was the standard format for naughty movies, well before video tape.
8mm was also standard format for family b-day parties and high school graduations and weddings. Of course some of those may have been naughty as well! And don't forget Super 8 that came out. It wasn't just a motel.
Never heard it on the radio. Of Course I didn't have the Steely Dan channel. BTW half a century is not depressing. Wait 'till your pushing 3/4 century.
Long before the internet or even video rental stores, 8 mm film was a major distribution format for pornographic movies. Because of the small capacity of home projectors, the films were generally only a few minutes long and were known in the industry as "loops". The quality was very poor but they were cheap to produce and easy to carry around. The most famous and important piece of film ever produced, Abraham Zapruder's film of the JFK assassination, was shot with a handheld 8 mm camera.
@@RandoReport I'm 70 years old; I well remember 8 mm and Super 8 mm. I didn't have any pornos, however. Of course, when Thomas Edison came up with the projector he produced scandalous short films for nickelodeon machines. I saw on TV called The Kiss. People were shocked, but people were easily offended tghen.
@@genegarrett3372 When I was a kid in the '70s Woolco had short 8 mm silent films that had clips from Star Trek and Planet of the Apes on them. I always wanted those but we didn't have the money for that.
I went to a SD concert back in the 90s with a group of huge fans from work. I had a number of Tshirts made with names on the back. Katy, Rose Darling, Gaucho etc. I went as LaPage. We got plenty of recognition from insiders and I got a ton of laughs.
Deep cuts = hidden gems. While their 1976 Royal Scam is kind of dark, gritty, jagged-edged & guitar heavy, Katy Lied has a sweeter, lighter touch (and quintessential SD) that lets the piano shine through courtesy of Donald, Michael Omartian & David Paich. This album has it's own distinctive personality. When you get a chance, listen to the entire album start to finish and you'll appreciate the whole vibe as much as the individual tracks. Omartian did most of the heavy lifting on keys.
Summer of 75 I was 18 and me and my surf buddies in Huntington Beach wore out this 8 track ! The whole album is stellar...
creepy lyrics and catchy music god bless steely dan
Lee, I'm with you on the harmonies in "Everyone's gone..." The girls singing the angelic "Oohs" (starting in the 2nd verse) at "Soon it will be too late..." Chills every time. Don and Walter definitely turned the harmonizer up to 11 on this one. So sick and so glorious at the same time. Btw, I've listened to Katy hundreds of times since 1980. It hasn't aged at all for me. Keep up the good work and the SD.
Couldnt agree more about the harmonies and also would add the great Victor Feldman on the vibes, just perfect.
Good memories of the mid seventies. Just drove from New York to Portland Oregon on my honeymoon to start a new life in 74. Our friends from N.Y. were starting a new band and recording in the same studio as B.T.O. and Heart. They made a mix tape for me that had Katy Lied on it and it blew me away.
I'm sure this steely sunday will be a special one ❤ congratulations on 31,000 subscribers 😊
🎉🎉🎉 he is growing so fast 🎉🎉🎉 so proud of him.
why thank you.... I appreciate it. It's all y'all!
@@shiannesmith6877 He's special ... but you know that ; )
My two new favorite go to are everything must go and two for the road.
I hadn't heard these tunes in a while ... nice songs ... thank you
Black Friday, and Don't Take me Alive are my favorites.
I enjoyed these songs! They’re 50 years old…amazing. I’m hearing them for the first time. They sound fresh to me.
Interesting lyrics….
I love Donald Fagen’s vocals.
Neat album cover
I didn’t know that about your history…when you were eighteen…
Thank you, Lee!
"Everyone's Gone to The Movies" is about a man showing teenagers a porn movie
Oh I figured it out after a couple spins… I thought it was something else but yeah that seems to be the gist of it
@@L33Reacts or even making a porn movie with the kids... I have never been quite sure.
Mr. LaPage was a real person who did what the song describes. It's my understanding that Don and Wally heard it on the news in the early/mid-'70s. It's some pretty dark subject matter but they handled it well.
Love "Any World". I bought every album as it was released. There are so many great SD songs. "King of the World" is my favorite. ❤
King of the World is so good
@@alrivers2297 the constant guitar noodling is so great!
@@Fuphyter Denny Dias tears it up on King of the World. The outro is insane!
More new Steely Dan to 👂 for me too. I feel like I've become a fan with you 😊
Thanks for sharing these 2 songs today! I am reminded that I really like every SD song
They really are the best. I look forward to listening to them every week. I will be very sad once I’ve worked through it all
Amazing album
The “smokers” song! Thanks
Great double choice.
L33 White Horse is a masterpiece! How it got recorded is a miracle. I discovered it when I worked in radio at the time. Under the radar musical greatness is like finding a 2 pound block of gold to me. Not many views for you, but enjoy the eargasm you'll get from Jerimiah, the opening track.
Lee, you must review the video of “ The Duke’s Of September “ featuring Donald Fagan, Boz Scaggs, and Michael McDonald. Great songs and such a stellar performance. You’re missing out if you don’t. I guarantee !!! It’s live at the Kennedy center. It’s absolutely incredible.
Yes especially Miss Sun! I love that one!
@@Allright21 Absolutely! My favorite part of the song is Win, Ms. Monáe the back up singer walks down and flirts and sings with Boz Scaggs. So cool and she added so much flare and sexiness to the song.
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Yup song about a PDFile....16 or more sorry we only have 8 ..refers to 8mm film that p0rn films used to use. 16mm was what they used in school
try any songs from the last 2 studio albums?
The demo version of "Everyone's Gone to the Movies" is good too. So good it was released on the Citizen 1972-1980 compilation boxset. Check it out on your own time or you can react to it. Thanks!
@@MichaelTrogdon1990 Yes indeed, Mike. The demo version is less angelic and much more skeevy. Still great, though.
Love the album . Played it often . I especially liked Dr. Wu. I was thinking of which SD album I like best. And, well they all are so damn good I couldn’t pick just one. Could you?
google katydid.....
@scotstevens5263 google katydid...wanted to be sure you got this..
Steely Dan has some very dark themes, it is often disguised with the musical tone of the song. Hey, look at the name of the band, research where it came from.
I heard where it came from lol dark is the Dan’s MO they just hide it well 😂😎
@@L33Reacts
I always think them choosing that name was their way of trolling their audience.
So essentially, every time you listen to their music, they're pooching you in the ears with that steam-powered chromium cob, and yer just lovin' it! 🥰 😂
My favorite Dan album! although Walter and Donald were not happy with the final sound of the album.
I don’t get why. The sound has aged like fine wine. The slight jazz tinged sound is just precious. They were firing on all cylinders on this album.
Interesting to learn that. I bought first the LP mid seventies, cassette tape in late eighties and finally CD early nineties. I love it but it has always seemed to me the actual sound quality is not great on any of the formats. In fact with the cassette I wondered if it was a knock off version or something.
I had the album but of course you can track my journeys around the planet by the trail of vinyl l've left in my wake. Too much weight!
I was always under the impression that Clydie King and Vanetta Fields did some backups on this album, particularly EGTTM. I'm old however, and may have left pieces of my mind with all that music. Old sucks!
Fabulous music occasionally cringe worthy lyrics!
take off your "cheetas" and sit right down - pumas were the popular kicks at the time
I thought it was “cheaters” like reading glasses
@@steelyd2 Cheaters was also slang for sneakers in the 50s and 60s