I listened to this as a child when it first came out. It wasn't until I was in my late 20s did I learn what the phrase "35 sweet goodbyes" meant. I mean I listened to this song around my parents, not sure if they knew. Regardless, the genius of the lyrics aling with the brilliance of the music, is why you will always discover something new when listening to a Steely Dan song. I really feel sorry for the kids for whom "WAP" is the music of their formative years. Nothing subtle or creative about the lyrics of that "krap". Imagine how Dan Fagen could have written lyrics about the same topic, such that kids could sing it along with their parents, and then decades later say, "so that's what that meant."
One of my favorites by Jeff. He had the uncanny talent of getting any guitar solo down in one take. Just seamless. 1973, back when we were skinny, hungry and had hair.
I am 64 and I still can't stop listening to them after all these years. One of favorite bands I've seen for 40 years is Acoustic Alchemy. So much that asked Miles if they would mind is I named Revenue Alchemy. What band is better thatn Steely Dan forr alchemy? BTX, one of their newer releases i a Tribute to Dr. Wu.
Soooooo many great songs have worn out their welcome because they were over played. My Old School wasn't one of them. Never have I gotten tired of hearing it!
WOW!!!!! CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS WAS RECORDED FIFTY YEARS AGO, SORRY TO SAY THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS TODAY, THOSE DAY'S WERE ( GROOVEY, FAR OUT, COOL, OUT OF SIGHT) 😂 LOL
Oddly enough Both Donald & Walter went back to Bard College, several times and helped raise funds for the their Alma Mater. Good people. Very nice editing on this video. Seeing them in '73 and the 20 somethings is fun. Well done Thomas.
@@thomaseliason8376Steely Dan was the climax of artistic expression in Western culture, it's all downhill from here baby...go on, call me a boomer even though I'm not lol
I love it the Early Dan when they Exploded and ya just couldn’t get enough as the other s say 2023 and still possibly Fagen and Becker best line up get a look at them shirts I think this sharp over lay today & Yestr year Wow 70’s love it RIP, Walter ,,,,
I remember the thirty-five sweet goodbyes When you put me on the Wolverine up to Annandale It was still September When your daddy was quite surprised To find you with the working girls in the county jail I was smoking with the boys upstairs when I Heard about the whole affair, I said oh no William and Mary won't do Well, I did not think the girl Could be so cruel And I'm never going back To my old school Oleanders growing outside her door Soon they're gonna be in bloom up in Annandale I can't stand her Doing what she did before Living like a gypsy queen in a fairy tale Well, I hear the whistle but I can't go, I'm gonna Take her down to Mexico, she said oh no Guadalajara won't do Well, I did not think the girl Could be so cruel And I'm never going back To my old school California tumbles into the sea That'll be the day I go back to Annandale Tried to warn you About Chino and Daddy Gee But I can't seem to get to you through the U.S. Mail Well I hear the whistle but I can't go, I'm gonna Take her down to Mexico, she said oh no Guadalajara won't do Well, I did not think the girl Could be so cruel And I'm never going back To my old school
Does anyone love this. Like the updated video with him young and old.my friends were so dumb. When he says "never going back to my old school" they said "I loved school" And I said he is talking bout his wx girlfriend you idiots" I was 13 and figured that one out
She was going to college he was staying home. They said goodbye 35 times before she left. In other words it was process to leave home and leave yr bf behind.
The content is of course the best, but the editing is brilliant!
Hey? What editing?
Steely Dan. That groovy sound that will never get old. I am now 68 years young. 😊
steely dan...............the superior content band
Denny Dias, Walter Becker, Jeff Skunk Baxter and Donald Fagan. That's how much I love this band and I'n now 67 in 2022.
Me too
Gods !!!
I hear you brother. Amazingly talented artists. Love the music these fine folks gave us.
I love em too.
Great music by SD! You never get tired of hearing their music.
Only once in a lifetime does a band like this come along.So very glad they came along in mine.bingo🎉
I was 16 when this somg came out in 73. I was the only only from my school listening. You know what F my old school!
We were all so fortunate to have had Walter in our lives that we should all meditate or pray for his family and friends. Gone too soon.
Is he dead? I hope not
I listened to this as a child when it first came out. It wasn't until I was in my late 20s did I learn what the phrase "35 sweet goodbyes" meant. I mean I listened to this song around my parents, not sure if they knew. Regardless, the genius of the lyrics aling with the brilliance of the music, is why you will always discover something new when listening to a Steely Dan song.
I really feel sorry for the kids for whom "WAP" is the music of their formative years. Nothing subtle or creative about the lyrics of that "krap". Imagine how Dan Fagen could have written lyrics about the same topic, such that kids could sing it along with their parents, and then decades later say, "so that's what that meant."
Heard it for the first time in the Fall of 1973. That song never gets old.
Yeh I was 7 years old playing it now
Well I am. 57 playing it now love it
Love Steely Dan, Donald and greatly missed Walter Becker!❤
What a great song and this video is amazing. Love seeing the 1973 performance. The Dan always had great back up singers. This is fun.
One of the best bands EVER!! 👍
One of the most icon guitar solos in music
When I first heard A&E chord thought it was Doc Neeson 1978
One of my favorites by Jeff. He had the uncanny talent of getting any guitar solo down in one take. Just seamless. 1973, back when we were skinny, hungry and had hair.
"1973, back when we were skinny, hungry and had hair", perfect, that was me. 😄👍
@@doninmichigan Ain't it the truth! I was seventeen and weighed 155lbs. Those were the days!
This song is in my HEAD ! Love it !
I am 64 and I still can't stop listening to them after all these years. One of favorite bands I've seen for 40 years is Acoustic Alchemy. So much that asked Miles if they would mind is I named Revenue Alchemy. What band is better thatn Steely Dan forr alchemy? BTX, one of their newer releases i a Tribute to Dr. Wu.
Soooooo many great songs have worn out their welcome because they were over played. My Old School wasn't one of them. Never have I gotten tired of hearing it!
California crumbles into the see... and the most amazing horn riff of all time!
David wrote the most beautiful ballads ever. Listen to Aubry. My guitar teacher played in a high school bans with David Gates.
WOW!!!!! CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS WAS RECORDED FIFTY YEARS AGO, SORRY TO SAY THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS TODAY, THOSE DAY'S WERE ( GROOVEY, FAR OUT, COOL, OUT OF SIGHT) 😂 LOL
Pure Gold
A family friend from our U. of Michigan days became a Dean @ William & Mary. His daughter married Bruce Hornsby
One of the best songs ever!
Oddly enough Both Donald & Walter went back to Bard College, several times and helped raise funds for the their Alma Mater. Good people. Very nice editing on this video. Seeing them in '73 and the 20 somethings is fun. Well done Thomas.
You are very kind.
@@thomaseliason8376Steely Dan was the climax of artistic expression in Western culture, it's all downhill from here baby...go on, call me a boomer even though I'm not lol
I love it the Early Dan when they Exploded and ya just couldn’t get enough as the other s say 2023 and still possibly Fagen and Becker best line up get a look at them shirts I think this sharp over lay today & Yestr year Wow 70’s love it RIP, Walter ,,,,
Absolutely Love this! 🥰🤩
Just found my 1st grader listening to this song. He graduated from kindergarten in June. Yeah, I laughed.
Irony can be very ironic.
awesome, and those backup singers!
Que banda fenomenal e ainda com essas beldades de mulheres no vocal Parabéns Celso batera de Bela Vista Ms Brasil 🤘🤘🤘🤘🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Another great production!
No matter I saw them... best finale/encore. Always left weeping (f- off, couldn't help it)
I think the people down the hall, know who we r!
Great job editing. Love it!
Unreal so classy
I remember the thirty-five sweet goodbyes
When you put me on the Wolverine up to Annandale
It was still September
When your daddy was quite surprised
To find you with the working girls in the county jail
I was smoking with the boys upstairs when I
Heard about the whole affair, I said oh no
William and Mary won't do
Well, I did not think the girl
Could be so cruel
And I'm never going back
To my old school
Oleanders growing outside her door
Soon they're gonna be in bloom up in Annandale
I can't stand her
Doing what she did before
Living like a gypsy queen in a fairy tale
Well, I hear the whistle but I can't go, I'm gonna
Take her down to Mexico, she said oh no
Guadalajara won't do
Well, I did not think the girl
Could be so cruel
And I'm never going back
To my old school
California tumbles into the sea
That'll be the day I go back to Annandale
Tried to warn you
About Chino and Daddy Gee
But I can't seem to get to you through the U.S. Mail
Well I hear the whistle but I can't go, I'm gonna
Take her down to Mexico, she said oh no
Guadalajara won't do
Well, I did not think the girl
Could be so cruel
And I'm never going back
To my old school
... thanks, for the Good Time - Thomas ! ;-)
Thank fuk they came to Australia magnificent
awesome
Hi All, who is the guy with the curly hair who starts the song with that great intro? Thanks!
Does anyone love this. Like the updated video with him young and old.my friends were so dumb. When he says "never going back to my old school" they said "I loved school" And I said he is talking bout his wx girlfriend you idiots" I was 13 and figured that one out
kewl schoool
wow
THING here is these guys are playing it all live and the girls are beautiful they sing too but who cares lol.
silly me ! ... MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ! ! - Thomas ;-)
U2 Bud !
@@thomaseliason8376 LOL Your the Best, Thomas. Wishing You All the Best, for NOW & the Upcoming Year ... Stay Safe, my Brother !
"Yas -sa ! " ;-)
Merry Christmas Thomas!🌲🍺🍷🍸
U2 Bro
Long Branch says hello..PAX
👍👍
You can’t really copy the uniqueness of Skunks playing on the original. One of a kind. Nice blend though with the original.
I don't remember🤔😎🎶
Brains and music
drummer?
_William & Mary_ won't do.
35 sweet goodbys ...meaning?
She was going to college he was staying home. They said goodbye 35 times before she left. In other words it was process to leave home and leave yr bf behind.
Love the Dan. But man, Fagan has quite a mouth on him?!!
Skunk is good Denny Dias better
Diaz sorry best!
I say it's a toss up. IMO
- Did Donald F. purposely hit a 'flat note' on " Whoa No"? - He hits it fine on "Guadalajara" ... just wondering ...