@@truckerkevthepaidtourist and the solo is so tortured sounding it let's you know the inner workings of the protagonist's mind before the first verse starts.
We were supposed to see Steely Dan here in San Antonio, but Walter passed away the night before. We has seen them live three times before...awesome live!
Larry Carlton said in an interview,that when they listened to the playback before the open cord was used Walter said something was missing,so Larry added the open cord. The rest is history.
Sometimes I bemoan the fact that I'm 67 years old, but then I realize if I were younger I might have missed Steely Dan altogether, and that would have been a tragedy. They are simply the best. The soundtrack for much of my life.
I'm 80 and have been a fan of Dan for so so many years. I love their blend of jazz, soul and rock and their decision to record with many of the very best instrumentalist of the times. Brilliant musical sense.
I was among a group of guitar students (Berklee) who loved all things LC. Those who sat down and transcribed his licks sounded better right away. When I met LC and told him, he was touched, and we talked string gauges. Memories!
one of the many great great things about Chuck Rainey is how well he adapted to different kinds of drummers, since he did SO much session work and played with just about everybody. but he had something really special with Rick Marotta in this tune and on Peg--it's like they were inside each other's minds
This song is so awesome on so many levels. The one thing that often gets overlooked is the layering of background voices. The are so well blended and thick. They are done so well, they almost are transparent. These guys were on another level. Larry Carlton once again knocks it out of the solar system!!!!
An exquisite background voice on most of the Steely Dan albums is none other than Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers. He gives extra richness to the deep and complex sound Steely Dan delivers album after album.
A lot of people believe this song is based on the activities of David Fine, who was involved in the bombing of a building at the University of Wisconsin in Aug of 1970. It was meant as a protest against the university working with military contractors, but an innocent person who was not expected to be in area was killed in the bombing. Thus the "luckless pedestrian". In addition, Fine's father was indeed a book keeper in Oregon. I think the "Crossed my old man" part is that the father paid for the son to go to the school and was thanked by his son doing this terrible deed resulting in the death of someone. Fine was on the run from the law for a long time. The part about the showdown with the dynamite is editorial by steely dan. It never happened.
.Thanks for the backstory of this song👍 Has always been one of my favorite Steely Dan songs. Going to google this story to learn more about it. Was 13 yo in 1970 and don't remember hearing of this in PA.
A guy called the music nostalgic. This sound is nostalgic to me but truthfully its beyond nostalgic. This stuff is outside time and space. Its without boundaries, its eternally great!
"hey Larry, think you could throw something together in the beginning of this new song we got?" Larry, "sure, I think I can come up with something." At some point that conversation had to take place, can you imagine what they must have thought when they heard the guitar come through the control room speakers for the first time? Lord have mercy.
Larry actually tells the story that the song was done and Donnald said the song needs a start. He turned to Larry and said " I know what, a big chord". And as they say, the rest is history.
@@roadkill7314 another thing Rush was a band. Steeley Dan was most if not all studio musicians. Rush didn't need to bring in outside musicians for a particular sound or style,they did it themselves.
@@heartfanjim01 Yes exactly! I'm not trying to throw shade on Rush; they were undeniably phenomenal. But Steely Dan was composed of some of the finest musicians in the world; that's what made them sound so great! I don't think that detracts at all from my statement: they were the finest band I ever heard live.
Fantastic opening-the slight distortion on the guitar (Larry thank you) then the drums!! I Love Steely Dan always and forever...And also, out of all my favorites from my youth, this band still sounds fresh and not dated after 50 years, That is quite the feat.
They worked with the absolute best, and took their meticulous time in the they're craft. The more you know about them, the more you can appreciate what they've done! Thanks for the jams.
Larry Carlton, the guitarist, also played the solos on "Kid Charlemagne", but being a studio guitarist probably played on other things you have heard - like the theme music for the TV show Hill Street Blues.
Now, that I didn’t know... I will have to go back and listen to that with new ears. I remember that being a great showpiece as were a lot of those from that era. Think that song was called “Angie”? I tried to learn it on the keys once... not my instrument.
Repeating my humble request for Steely Dan “The Caves of Altamira.” When you finally get the opportunity to listen to this song, it will be worth your time. (You might even ask yourself, “why did I wait so long?”)
Dude! Seeing your facial expression at the beginning of this song was priceless. It's one of those songs that you can't help but smile all the way through.
So glad you got into the Dan: the thinking person's band. Perfectionists with some of the most clever and thought-provoking lyrics. I had every one of their albums by the age of 13.
Thank you so much for doing this one. I was 13 when Gaucho came out and like most of the pop world I knew that album and Aja. One night in college 1987 at 3am the pop station played this and I was so blown away I had to find the album. I've been in the Steely Dan wormhole ever since.
There's some Steely Dan songs that fell under my radar and this was one of them. I didn't even really know it existed until 12 years ago, and it was amazing to hear it with fresh ears after 2 decades of listening to the Dan.
Ok, you have I think played ever song, including this one off the best Steely Dan album, The Royal Scam, Now it's time to play the best song on the album The Royal Scam I believe you will love it ! Love your reactions !
I have grown up with this music and it is such a joy to see a modern world music dude experiencing and enjoying the sheer quality of this musical craftmanship at its finest from back in the day, proof indeed that it defies the passing of time. Spiritually uplifting is how I describe Steely Dan's music, who could not get cuaght up in it when listening to it. Fabulous stuff.
One of my all time fav's. Love Steely Dan! My 9 year old daughter's favorite (along with Bad Sneakers). So deep and complex and a joy to listen to. My daughter says take a listen to Showbiz Kids if you haven't already (I agree!)
Yeah, one of my favorite movies EVER. But I don't think this really matches up. The twist of this song is that he's more afraid of his father than he is of death. Very different motivations. Al Pacino's character isn't motivated by fear as much as his sense of duty.
@Zach Fisher Don't Take Me Alive is about David Sylvan Fine, the youngest of the Sterling Hall bombers (at the University of Wisconsin- Madison) who was captured ins San Rafael, California in January of 1976. Despite the title of the song he WAS taken alive, spent three years in prison and eventually became a paralegal in Oregon. The 'luckless pedestrian' is the only casualty of the Sterling Hall bombing . In the press, David Fine's father was listed as a bookkeeper or salesman in the Portland, Oregon area.
@@zackattack635 And Zach just hit on contextualism. I'm a housewife with a philosophy degree. In quarantine. Please argue with me. (Totally messing with you. But kinda not.)
the groove was Larry Carlton, everynote he played I could see it get you...that dude will blow your mind...was like I love SD and Carlton and they got together...lol
These guys tell a story. It's like literature set to great music or, at the very least, a novel set to a groovy beat. Pop music don't do that anymore; they just manipulate your basic urges, man.Whoopy doo .. let's get dumb!
I tend to agree, it's like, try and catch your breath, recover, then theres a great song, more guitar, more great song, more great guitar, everything's either great or mindblowing.IMVHO !
@@c4lderone649 The Caves of Altamira Sign In Stranger The Fez Green Earrings Everything You Did The Royal Scam Jamel still has a ways to go but he's getting there.
I love how the guitar intro right away suggests "something isn't quite right". That bit of dissonant fuzz mirrors the mindset of this guy holed up during a psychotic break.
I appreciate these reactions, namely to Steely Dan. The more reactions you do of their music, the more I begin to appreciate it beyond just the samples. Such good music!!
What a beautiful sound you can only imagine how we felt when it first came out with this song. Unbelievable guitar lyrics. We were only 18 years old and in college great music good memories
Thanks Jamal. Always love hearing your gentle, reassuring voice. "Don't Take Me Alive" is a masterpiece with Larry Carlton totally killing it. The Dan's lyrics always seem to involve some type of underdog scenario where: 1.) it's them against the world, or 2.) something illegal's going down, or 3.) they're losing at something somehow. The groove in their music is unmistakable and that along with their gorgeous orchestration brings them up to the SUPER FINE level in music. (Hope you'll consider "My Rival.")
Steely Dan is one of the greatest bands in music history end of subject. This is one of my favorite(one of many I admit) Steely Dan songs and any band that has so many different songs that still connect with so many people to me shows their greatness.
I've been listening to these guys since the early 70's and have never gotten tired of this classic sound that not many have ever had or dreamed of having. You said you have to be in the mood for these guys, they are the mood. Great music to shoot pool with. I Spotify them at the pool hall and it's grove pool for hours. If you have time, check out " Chain Lightning" by Steely Dan. Fantastic blues tune. Enjoy your new found riches in this music and many others from the 70's and 80's.
That came out in the mid '70's. Imagine that! I was in high school, and some people were saying that all the great music had been made years before. Yes, Roundabout was another hugely popular record back in those days. This one was way ahead of its time. Nobody else had a sound anywhere near Steely Dan. Walter Becker, the guitarist had a great style, and Donald Fagen on keyboard, and vocals. Superb!
One of if not the most iconic opening riffs of all time. Took my guitarist son to hear Carlton at the Velvet Note in Atlanta. Up close and personal was special. Bob Reynolds from Snarky Puppy accompanied Larry. What a night. Steely Dan is the band your favorite band listens to.
Both solos--but especially the introductory one--are amazing not just because they work perfectly (as written all over Jamal's face) bt because they are among the most harmonically complex yet completely listenable solos ever played.
There are sooo many Steely Dan songs that absolutely kick ass! They had a real talent for fusing jazz and rock and making amazing songs. There are so many great songs, it’s hard to know where to start on suggestions.....
RickTBL hey, that's what I did, got caught up in the groove, then replayed it several times to figure out the lyrics, all before they had youtube lyric videos, lol.
This Larry Carlton guitar intro blasted off like a rocket then continued throughout the song on a voyage that will never allow this tune to age a day.
Nice! 😊
Yep! KABOOOM
(Maybe that case of dynamite was inside his guitar)
Totally agree, Larry Carlton is from a far distant universe...🌎
what's really cool is there's literally a solo that starts the song thanks to mr. 335..
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist and the solo is so tortured sounding it let's you know the inner workings of the protagonist's mind before the first verse starts.
The greatest rock and roll band in history that was neither a band nor played rock and roll. Absolutely astonishingly brilliant.
Steely Dan's musicianship is nothing short of completely astounding, period.
Of course they were all studio musicians.
The chord progressions alone tell you this is Steely Dan.
Check out that very first chord if you have a guitar handy as well. 6 strings, 6 notes. Hope you got 6 fingers.
If music was a doctor, I would go to Steely Dan if I was ill.
I've played the guitar for decades. That opening chord is a 7#9.
Mu
Mu major
Steely has the most creative, immaculate, stimulating, well-produced, scintillating production values you'll ever find.
What has he done to his old man that wants this fate. "Don't take me alive:.
Who starts a song with a guitar solo, Steely Dan, that's who? I was in the second row for Walter Becker's very last show. Glad we didn't miss it.
I couldn't make it. If only I knew it would have been his last I would have done anything to be there.
We were supposed to see Steely Dan here in San Antonio, but Walter passed away the night before. We has seen them live three times before...awesome live!
The Man shredded right up until he went. What a legend
Larry Carlton said in an interview,that when they listened to the playback before the open cord was used Walter said something was missing,so Larry added the open cord. The rest is history.
I was at the first show without Walter. Tulsa about 4 years ago.
Sometimes I bemoan the fact that I'm 67 years old, but then I realize if I were younger I might have missed Steely Dan altogether, and that would have been a tragedy. They are simply the best. The soundtrack for much of my life.
I'm 80 and have been a fan of Dan for so so many years. I love their blend of jazz, soul and rock and their decision to record with many of the very best instrumentalist of the times. Brilliant musical sense.
My favorite group by far. I have been dandalized for many many years
give it up for the great Larry Carlton, one of the best Guitar intros ever IMHO
It slaps so hard
I was among a group of guitar students (Berklee) who loved all things LC. Those who sat down and transcribed his licks sounded better right away. When I met LC and told him, he was touched, and we talked string gauges. Memories!
Sorry to be OT, but Mike Brecker did well for them, too.
Although L.C. Was righteous.
Check out LC's YT videos jamming with Steve Lukather. (FromToto). Steve also plays that sick solo on Don Henley's, "Dirty Laundry".
"Those deep, deep lyrics. But ya gotta move!" That, my friend, is Steely Dan.
Doctor Mu indeed my friend, indeed, lol.
Doctor Mu So,we’ll put
Aliens...👽👽👽👍🏻😜
Definitely!
The epic-ally GREAT Larry Carlton on guitars ladies and gents :)
The late great Larry Carlton.
@@mikesimonian484 he is very much still alive. Still performs and even gives free lessons on his website.
This was about six months ago with a little story about how the first chord of the intro happened; ua-cam.com/video/D2S7y2up-L4/v-deo.html
Mr. 335!
@@cwilliamrose Thanks for that link!
Don't EVER apologize for gettin' caught up in the groove. EVER!
Lary Carlton just nails it. That tone and his playing is just magic!
His bends are so strong and tasteful. When I hear his bends I immediately know it's Carlton.
The great, great Chuck Rainey on bass.
Master class in modern bass
the great me on headphones, on pot
Jim Carlson Go get ‘em!!!
one of the many great great things about Chuck Rainey is how well he adapted to different kinds of drummers, since he did SO much session work and played with just about everybody.
but he had something really special with Rick Marotta in this tune and on Peg--it's like they were inside each other's minds
@@lesliesterling826 Agreed.
PHENOMENAL is one word to describe but there is more.
This song is so awesome on so many levels. The one thing that often gets overlooked is the layering of background voices. The are so well blended and thick. They are done so well, they almost are transparent. These guys were on another level. Larry Carlton once again knocks it out of the solar system!!!!
An exquisite background voice on most of the Steely Dan albums is none other than Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers. He gives extra richness to the deep and complex sound Steely Dan delivers album after album.
A lot of people believe this song is based on the activities of David Fine, who was involved in the bombing of a building at the University of Wisconsin in Aug of 1970. It was meant as a protest against the university working with military contractors, but an innocent person who was not expected to be in area was killed in the bombing. Thus the "luckless pedestrian". In addition, Fine's father was indeed a book keeper in Oregon. I think the "Crossed my old man" part is that the father paid for the son to go to the school and was thanked by his son doing this terrible deed resulting in the death of someone. Fine was on the run from the law for a long time. The part about the showdown with the dynamite is editorial by steely dan. It never happened.
charles hoag Thanks I always wondered who it was about...
Was'nt his father a "book keeper " for the Mob? That's someone you would'nt want to cross.
Great info thanks m8!
WOW!! Thank you so much for all of that great info!! Isn't that also the case on which the great 1988 film Running On Empty was based??
.Thanks for the backstory of this song👍 Has always been one of my favorite Steely Dan songs. Going to google this story to learn more about it. Was 13 yo in 1970 and don't remember hearing of this in PA.
A guy called the music nostalgic. This sound is nostalgic to me but truthfully its beyond nostalgic. This stuff is outside time and space. Its without boundaries, its eternally great!
"hey Larry, think you could throw something together in the beginning of this new song we got?" Larry, "sure, I think I can come up with something." At some point that conversation had to take place, can you imagine what they must have thought when they heard the guitar come through the control room speakers for the first time? Lord have mercy.
Larry actually tells the story that the song was done and Donnald said the song needs a start. He turned to Larry and said " I know what, a big chord". And as they say, the rest is history.
I think steely Dan is timeless, ahead of their time..
One of the greatest intros of all time.
Truuuuuue, awesome intro
The answer is: Steely Dan are elegant in everything they did
I've seen all the great bands in my time. Steely Dan is probably the most musically skilled live band I've ever seen.
Same here and I agree! 😎
I'd have to put Rush right up there with them. 3 guys playing multiple parts of songs and sounding as good as the studio versions.
@@heartfanjim01 Hard to argue against that. But I've seen both; I'd still give the nod to Steely Dan; call it #1 and #1A!
@@roadkill7314 another thing Rush was a band. Steeley Dan was most if not all studio musicians.
Rush didn't need to bring in outside musicians for a particular sound or style,they did it themselves.
@@heartfanjim01 Yes exactly! I'm not trying to throw shade on Rush; they were undeniably phenomenal. But Steely Dan was composed of some of the finest musicians in the world; that's what made them sound so great! I don't think that detracts at all from my statement: they were the finest band I ever heard live.
Mr Larry Carlton on intro, how many songs you know begin with freakazoid brilliant guitar solo! I Love it!
The song is as relevant, today, as it’s ever been...
Larry Carlton was a monster player, in these sessions.
This is my favorite song with a lead guitar intro. Masterful playing by Larry Carlton on guitar.
Fantastic opening-the slight distortion on the guitar (Larry thank you) then the drums!! I Love Steely Dan always and forever...And also, out of all my favorites from my youth, this band still sounds fresh and not dated after 50 years, That is quite the feat.
Any Major Dude Will Tell You, what song to do next. So I did.
DroopyOfTheNorthwestMounted I can get behind that, great song too.
Yessir! 🤘🔥🤘
Very undroopy of you.
@@theivory1 I rose to the occasion. Jamel got wood. Why shouldn't I?
I second this.
Best thing about Steely Dan is that the songs are different from each other.
Best way ever to start a song, with a guitar solo
They worked with the absolute best, and took their meticulous time in the they're craft. The more you know about them, the more you can appreciate what they've done!
Thanks for the jams.
Larry Carlton, the guitarist, also played the solos on "Kid Charlemagne", but being a studio guitarist probably played on other things you have heard - like the theme music for the TV show Hill Street Blues.
One of the geniuses of the electric.
Larry Carlton also played with the Crusaders.Check out SPIRAL on Those Southern Knights album.
@@ragjamrock Yeah I saw him as a long haired white kid playing with The Crusaders in 1976.
Now, that I didn’t know... I will have to go back and listen to that with new ears. I remember that being a great showpiece as were a lot of those from that era. Think that song was called “Angie”? I tried to learn it on the keys once... not my instrument.
@@XHuntinatorX ua-cam.com/video/yMArrSjSjOo/v-deo.html
One of the finest Writing Duo's in Modern Music Steely Dan = "CLASS".
Repeating my humble request for Steely Dan “The Caves of Altamira.” When you finally get the opportunity to listen to this song, it will be worth your time. (You might even ask yourself, “why did I wait so long?”)
Yes this is my favorite Steely Dan song! Need it
I second that request.
Third
I love this album Birnie. I think when the Dan go tripping down to the Carib, it gets mind-blowing: Haitian Divorce. Nuff said...
I totally agree with you on this. Hopefully he will review "The Caves of Altamira".
Once again ..the great Larry Carlton. Starting the song with that solo was genius.
Dude! Seeing your facial expression at the beginning of this song was priceless. It's one of those songs that you can't help but smile all the way through.
I've been lost in Steely Dan's groove for decades! Good place to be! Thank you!
So glad you got into the Dan: the thinking person's band. Perfectionists with some of the most clever and thought-provoking lyrics. I had every one of their albums by the age of 13.
Just amazing song. They are perfection. Can play this song over and over and never gets old.
One of the best songs EVER.
That smile at :57 - how can you not groove to this? These guys are the best.
Steely Dan is the epitome of smooth... And this is one my fave guitar riff tunes..
Larry Carlton's guitar solo at the beginning always gives me shivers.
Thank you so much for doing this one. I was 13 when Gaucho came out and like most of the pop world I knew that album and Aja. One night in college 1987 at 3am the pop station played this and I was so blown away I had to find the album. I've been in the Steely Dan wormhole ever since.
I keep coming back to these guys ... "Could it be that I have found my home at last" ? ... JEEEZ !!!!
Been a Dan fan since they started. Best intro ever on anything!
There's some Steely Dan songs that fell under my radar and this was one of them. I didn't even really know it existed until 12 years ago, and it was amazing to hear it with fresh ears after 2 decades of listening to the Dan.
Same for me, and I listened to the Royal Scam on many an occasion!
Ok, you have I think played ever song, including this one off the best Steely Dan album, The Royal Scam,
Now it's time to play the best song on the album
The Royal Scam
I believe you will love it !
Love your reactions !
Oh not even close. He has SEVERAL to go. Including Caves of Altamira. !
@@Margar02 BEFORE THE FALL
Probably my favorite Steely Dan tune and Larry Carlton's greatest guitar solos ever.
You're the first reactor that makes me feel like you are listening to my recommendations! Thank you for your enthusiasm!
They started in writing in 1974 and their legacy lives on today, right up through Aja. THEY ROCKED!
You are so lucky, Jamel, to be hearing these Steely Dan songs for the first time. Like getting hit with thunderbolts
Oh for those days of good music on the radio again. Took it for granted.
So glad to hear you come back to Steely Dan. (Edited: Thank you for doing "Dr. Wu"!)
Yes please!
Have you done all you can do?
Can you hear me doctor...
That song can put me in tears some days.
YES!
He hasn't done Dr. Wu yet???
@@ammaleslie509 Yes, he has since done it. And it's a classic!
I think this is my favorite song from "The Royal Scam," among a collection of stellar songs.
So glad you've reacted to this!!
So sad Walter Becker passed away. Him and Donald Fagen were staples of talent for 40 yrs. Thanks for playing it. That whole album. You rock bro!
I have grown up with this music and it is such a joy to see a modern world music dude experiencing and enjoying the sheer quality of this musical craftmanship at its finest from back in the day, proof indeed that it defies the passing of time. Spiritually uplifting is how I describe Steely Dan's music, who could not get cuaght up in it when listening to it. Fabulous stuff.
I've loved this tune since high school. PS - You're ALLOWED - indeed ENCOURAGED - to get caught up in the groove!
I got into Steely Dan In High School. Couldn't be happier that I did. Hold this band in the highest regard. RIP Walter Becker.
One of my all time fav's. Love Steely Dan! My 9 year old daughter's favorite (along with Bad Sneakers). So deep and complex and a joy to listen to. My daughter says take a listen to Showbiz Kids if you haven't already (I agree!)
One incredibly good song.......NOBODY made music like they did and they were phenomenal......
Seems like the boys watched Dog Day Afternoon and decided to write a song. Dirty guitar work, great song.
Yeah, one of my favorite movies EVER. But I don't think this really matches up. The twist of this song is that he's more afraid of his father than he is of death. Very different motivations. Al Pacino's character isn't motivated by fear as much as his sense of duty.
@Zach Fisher Don't Take Me Alive is about David Sylvan Fine, the
youngest of the Sterling Hall bombers (at the University of Wisconsin-
Madison) who was captured ins San Rafael, California in January of 1976.
Despite the title of the song he WAS taken alive, spent three years in prison
and eventually became a paralegal in Oregon. The 'luckless pedestrian' is the only
casualty of the Sterling Hall bombing
. In the press, David Fine's father was listed as a bookkeeper or salesman in
the Portland, Oregon area.
@@tking1170 Oh, shall we get into a debate about authorial intent and contextualism?
tking1170 okay, but that kid probably watched Dog Day Afternoon so...
@@zackattack635 And Zach just hit on contextualism. I'm a housewife with a philosophy degree. In quarantine. Please argue with me. (Totally messing with you. But kinda not.)
Michael McDonald sang back up on many of their songs. He ended up being lead singer of the Doobie Brothers when their lead singer bowed out.
thats Larry Carlton on guitar, he played on alot of Steely Dan songs especially on the Aja album and Royal Scam album.
This is my all time favorite Steely Dan song. Super Fantastic in every way!
Beyond brilliant. Pure synergy. The melody........, lyrics, full house ungodly talent and you know the rest.
Larry Carlton. Guitar player extraordinaire. One of my favorite guitar players of all time.
the groove was Larry Carlton, everynote he played I could see it get you...that dude will blow your mind...was like I love SD and Carlton and they got together...lol
One of their greatest! But then again I say that about all of them.
YES Stealy Dan STILL MAKES ME WANT TO DANCE every time I listen him.
"them"
@@godbluffvdgg And Steely
@@gerhardbraatz6305 I like Jethro Tull too...He's cool!
@@godbluffvdgg 🤣
@@KandKs_GG And, a tiny little empty square box to you too! :)
Steely Dan is such a unique and beautiful animal.
These guys tell a story. It's like literature set to great music or, at the very least, a novel set to a groovy beat. Pop music don't do that anymore; they just manipulate your basic urges, man.Whoopy doo .. let's get dumb!
Pop music??? Dont ever insult Steely Dan like that. They are a Rock & Roll band thru and thru.
That Larry Carlton Intro.....Chord wise, probably one of the greatest team writers, that pushed the envelope.....every time.....
have been thousands of songs & artists (music historian and analyst) and "dont take me alive" is still the greatest guitar intro i ever heared
I tend to agree, it's like, try and catch your breath, recover, then theres a great song, more guitar, more great song, more great guitar, everything's either great or mindblowing.IMVHO !
This is one song I just can't get enough of. IT FREAKIN' 🎸ROCKS 🎸
The Caves of Altamira
Babylon Sisters
Glamour Profession
King of the World
Damned fine taste in Steely Dan.
He’s pretty close to finishing out Royal Scam...
@@c4lderone649
The Caves of Altamira
Sign In Stranger
The Fez
Green Earrings
Everything You Did
The Royal Scam
Jamel still has a ways to go but he's getting there.
Here at the Western World, Night by Night, Home at Last
Great songs to share! I suggested Your Gold Teeth! Green Earrings is an amazing tune also! Love Steely Dan!
great band, clean, jazzy, rocky, funky, genius
I love how the guitar intro right away suggests "something isn't quite right". That bit of dissonant fuzz mirrors the mindset of this guy holed up during a psychotic break.
Just my opinion. This is the absolutel definitive Steely Dan song of all time and my favorite. It checks all the boxes.
I appreciate these reactions, namely to Steely Dan. The more reactions you do of their music, the more I begin to appreciate it beyond just the samples. Such good music!!
When I first heard this song, I was like wow, a combo of jazz and rock... this sounds like Steely Dan! And it was!!!
As a longtime Dan Fan, it's a pleasure to watch you discover their work. They are such a unique blend of brains and grooves and snark.
What a beautiful sound you can only imagine how we felt when it first came out with this song. Unbelievable guitar lyrics. We were only 18 years old and in college great music good memories
Thanks Jamal. Always love hearing your gentle, reassuring voice. "Don't Take Me Alive" is a masterpiece with Larry Carlton totally killing it. The Dan's lyrics always seem to involve some type of underdog scenario where: 1.) it's them against the world, or 2.) something illegal's going down, or 3.) they're losing at something somehow. The groove in their music is unmistakable and that along with their gorgeous orchestration brings them up to the SUPER FINE level in music. (Hope you'll consider "My Rival.")
The greatest Steely Dan song! Fun to watch your reactions and hear your comments. Thanks for sharing.
They’re everything
Every
Thing
Steely Dan is one of the greatest bands in music history end of subject. This is one of my favorite(one of many I admit) Steely Dan songs and any band that has so many different songs that still connect with so many people to me shows their greatness.
"What an intro!" Brought to you by the maestro himself, Larry Carlton!
Major Fav by Steely Dan.. Awesome lyrics... Awesome Larry Carlton!!!
Thanks again Jamal, you never fail to please.
I've been listening to these guys since the early 70's and have never gotten tired of this classic sound that not many have ever had or dreamed of having. You said you have to be in the mood for these guys, they are the mood. Great music to shoot pool with. I Spotify them at the pool hall and it's grove pool for hours. If you have time, check out " Chain Lightning" by Steely Dan. Fantastic blues tune. Enjoy your new found riches in this music and many others from the 70's and 80's.
Yes, this group can definitely pull you in. My husband and I always listened to the entire album at once before listening to anything else!
That came out in the mid '70's. Imagine that! I was in high school, and some people were saying that all the great music had been made years before. Yes, Roundabout was another hugely popular record back in those days. This one was way ahead of its time. Nobody else had a sound anywhere near Steely Dan. Walter Becker, the guitarist had a great style, and Donald Fagen on keyboard, and vocals. Superb!
I'm one of the people wanting to get you to listen to this one, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Try: Night By Night (Steely Dan).
Such unique and distinctive lyrics from SD. You know it's them instantly. I grew up on them in the 70's.
You should check out some Talking Heads. I'd suggest "Psycho Killer," "Once In A Lifetime" and "Burning Down The House."
Good choices and they need to be from "Stop Making Sense" movie.
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One of if not the most iconic opening riffs of all time. Took my guitarist son to hear Carlton at the Velvet Note in Atlanta. Up close and personal was special. Bob Reynolds from Snarky Puppy accompanied Larry. What a night.
Steely Dan is the band your favorite band listens to.
Both solos--but especially the introductory one--are amazing not just because they work perfectly (as written all over Jamal's face) bt because they are among the most harmonically complex yet completely listenable solos ever played.
There are sooo many Steely Dan songs that absolutely kick ass! They had a real talent for fusing jazz and rock and making amazing songs. There are so many great songs, it’s hard to know where to start on suggestions.....
Hey Jamel, if you get caught up in the groove, just play it twice.
RickTBL hey, that's what I did, got caught up in the groove, then replayed it several times to figure out the lyrics, all before they had youtube lyric videos, lol.
"Luckless pedestrians" Amazing imagery.