"A bunch of interchangeable studio musicians" Jeez. Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Chuck Rainey, Larry Carlton, Elliot Randall, Michael McDonald, Abe Laboriel, Al DiMeola, Billy Cobham, Jeff Porcaro, Wayne Shorter, etc. These are the best musicians in the world. Each put their own stamp on the songs they played on.
Jovaughn, although the music is flawless (in the usual Steely Dan fashion) it has a deeper meaning, It's about an older guy having a date with a girl "nineteen" and they have nothing really in common. She doesn't know his music, he cannot talk to her about anything or dance with her. But what a groove this song is. Thanks for this.
That instrument near the end is a melodica. This song is from 1980 and yet it sounds like it came out this year. All of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen’s solo albums have that clean sound. You can hear every instrument and there's space. Top-notch production.
Leo Gallagher To me it sounded like a melodica that Donald Fagen plays live during the songs Aja and Time Out of Mind for example. Since it’s not I stand corrected. Thanks.
@@MichaelTrogdon1990 Right there with you. I always assumed it was a melodica for the reasons you stated. I've played both and, in the right hands, it's possible to make one sound like the other. I guess I'm hanging my hat on the liner notes as cited in Wikipedia. It's always possible they got it wrong. While we're sorta on the subject, why is it that on most videos I've seen, you can rarely hear Fagen's keytar. I always assumed it was either mixing error or Donald wanted it that way so he could give full attention to his vocals. Best. Leo.
Every time I hear this band, they end up stuck in my head for weeks. I wake up with random lyrics rolling around in there. Edit: please listen to FM by Steely Dan sometime.
Ha! He admits they've got nothing in common, can't talk or even dance together. But getting high fixes all that. Tonight, at least, is a wonderful thing...
I was 19 years old the year this song dropped..... wow...to be young and full of promise right now..... good luck to you J You really must hear Steely Dan .. "FM (No static at all)"
Hey Steely Dan is not a band per se..Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are Steely Dan.. each song on Gaucho has different paid session musicians.what you are hearing is hours and hours studio time to get it right. Which not the case today.
That chorus tho! Man! For years I was tryjng to find this song and heard on my co workers phone while almost knocking out on a grave shift tonight...then suddenly I heard it again! I quickly listened and looked it up. Now I'm grooving with satisfaction!
You gotta love this guy's enthusiasm. When old rockhounds like myself pass on thru to the other side, it will be up to people like him to keep the flame burning. And I think they will. So on behalf of all us who were there when it all started, THANK YOU! LONG LIVE ROCK!!!
Right out the gate you were blown away 😂 Steely Dan says you don't remember Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul"...that's a red flag right there. Great reaction Jay 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Jayvee you've barely touched the surface with this group. They have so many good songs. Anything of the Aja album is good. Black Cow, Aja, Deacon Blues, home at last, Josie, Babylon sisters, FM, Don't Take Me Alive, pretzel logic, my old school, green earring and reeling in the Years are a good place to start.There's a lot more including Donald Fagens solo albums The Nitefly and Kamakiriad.
Steely Dan IS INCREDIBLE. There's a reason why. The group's two founding members were INSANE, DRIVEN, PERFECTIONISTS, when it was time to hit the recording studios! They quickly earned a well deserved reputation for being absolute task masters, slave drivers and they went through MANY quality musicians, who refused to stick around for more. On the flip side, LISTEN TO THE RESULTS!
I love watching young people discover "our" music, it's almost liking hearing it for the first time but knowing what's coming. Thank you Javon for playing all this great music!!!
It gives me shivers to hear this music from my youth, and see the face of someone experiencing the joy of it for the first time. Thank you so much for sharing your joy!
the lyric "It's hard times befallen The Soul Survivors" is in reference to the Philadelphia band Soul Survivors. whose first hit :Expressway to Your Heart" made it to #3 on the US charts. a true one hit wonder. Maybe you can feature it on your one hit wonder wednesdays.
Thanks Jay my gorgeous, I’m discovering Steely Dan for the first time with you (I’m only 102 lol). Wasn’t really exposed to this band growing up so nice to hear something new as I get older. Beautiful production on this
“Reeling in the Years,” hit the radio in 1973. (My senior year in high school.) It’s the song that started our love affair with Steely Dan. IT’S GOTTA BE NEXT!!!
What!! One of my favorites!!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it as much as I do. Been loving your videos! Bringing much joy. ❤️ Wanna a really throwback funk feeling from Steely Dan? Check out Black Cow.
It's hypnotic, pacifying and out of this World. I don't believe that the younger generation of today shun this type of music. Many don't seem to get a chance to hear it. You guys are combating that. Thanks.
I was born in '58 and all we did from the time we were in our mid teen's (about mid 70's) until the mid 90's was to go concerts. I saw every great rock act, a lot of the great R&B and soul groups in those years. Steely Dan is the best sounding live band I've ever seen. Musically they were absolutely perfect!
I have seen many of your reaction videos, and I always enjoy seeing you discover the joys, intricacies, quality, and brilliance of the songs and artists I grew up with. I am a big Steely Dan fan, so watching your reaction to this tune was so fun. Like the proud feeling one gets when their kid learns to ride a bicycle by themselves.
Omg - you did it! I suggested a few days ago, however unsure if it was by my request or by other SD fans! Regardless THANKS! This song automatic mood lifter just like watching you "get" why these classics are everything to so many.
Turd Ferguson I just KNOW we must be related! Always love the same music! 😂🤣 I know you’re from Australia and I’m an Italian/German/Irish chick from USA, but ... Ha ha ha.
They always have the boundless, top-level talent on board, but there is discipline within the composition, dynamics and groove, and still so much space with so much going on. No one stepping on toes, no need to show off. Just doing their tasty things.
The instrument at the end was a melodica played by Donald Fagen. This song has so much air in it, you can hear every instrument crispy clear. So amazing.
Greetings! Steely Dan is my favorite band so I've been watching a lot of reactions to their songs. You sir have posted the best reaction to Hey Nineteein bar none. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more from you. Please continue on your Steely Dan venture. It is very, very hard to find a bad song by Steely Dan.
they get it so tight because donald fagan and walter becker are genius and they put a lot of time and talented musicians together to achieve that tight sound.....love their sound!!!!
You have the absolute BEST reactions to all the old school tracks you play. I should know bc I’m from old school. This is my husband’s & my fav Steely Dan song!
Thanks for reacting to this one!It has always been my favorite by them along with FM(No Static at All)! This song takes me back to my teenage years!! LOVE!!
I was lucky enough to see them a couple of years back. Babylon Sister live from Live in America has their usual amazing vibe, but brings the energy of live to the cut! Just a great song!
Now you’re onto it! Been a fan of Steely Dan and Mr. Fagen for 40 years plus, you’ve got a lot of catching up to do so keep it up! Don’t forget that Donald Fagen has some great SOLO projects, that’s Steely Dan too man! THE NIGHTFLY, KAMAKIRIAD, MORPH THE CAT, Listen from beginning to end, keep those headphones on and enjoy the ride!
When real musicians get off work......they listen to Steely Dan.
Hell, I listen while working to keep me sane lol
Steely Dan is your favorite band's favorite band.
Yeah, they do...
I love that!! Lol
Can confirm
STEELY DAN are their own genre of music. "Jazz-Rock-R&B-Groove" music. Most of their songs make want to bob your head. You almost can't help it.
Best description of them I've heard.
Yacht rock
well said
Just remember that Steely Dan was not a band. Steely Dan was Walter Becker and Donald Fagan and a bunch of interchangeable studio musicians.
"A bunch of interchangeable studio musicians" Jeez. Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Chuck Rainey, Larry Carlton, Elliot Randall, Michael McDonald, Abe Laboriel, Al DiMeola, Billy Cobham, Jeff Porcaro, Wayne Shorter, etc. These are the best musicians in the world. Each put their own stamp on the songs they played on.
Jovaughn, although the music is flawless (in the usual Steely Dan fashion) it has a deeper meaning, It's about an older guy having a date with a girl "nineteen" and they have nothing really in common. She doesn't know his music, he cannot talk to her about anything or dance with her. But what a groove this song is. Thanks for this.
Cuervo Gold before the beer came out….Steely Dan.
That instrument near the end is a melodica. This song is from 1980 and yet it sounds like it came out this year. All of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen’s solo albums have that clean sound. You can hear every instrument and there's space. Top-notch production.
Not a melodica. It's actually a lyricon driving a synthesizer played by Donald Fagen, so says the liner notes. Best. Leo.
Leo Gallagher To me it sounded like a melodica that Donald Fagen plays live during the songs Aja and Time Out of Mind for example. Since it’s not I stand corrected. Thanks.
@@MichaelTrogdon1990 Right there with you. I always assumed it was a melodica for the reasons you stated. I've played both and, in the right hands, it's possible to make one sound like the other. I guess I'm hanging my hat on the liner notes as cited in Wikipedia. It's always possible they got it wrong. While we're sorta on the subject, why is it that on most videos I've seen, you can rarely hear Fagen's keytar. I always assumed it was either mixing error or Donald wanted it that way so he could give full attention to his vocals. Best. Leo.
Just dive into the deep end of the ocean that is the Steely Dan catalogue. Endless talent.
Every time I hear this band, they end up stuck in my head for weeks. I wake up with random lyrics rolling around in there.
Edit: please listen to FM by Steely Dan sometime.
Can’t go wrong with the Dan.
Robert Cartwright totally! 💗
Freakin aye!!!!
He's gotta listen to Peg he'll enjoy that one for sure 🤔
I know you like Steely Dan’s harmonies. Remember they used the great Michael MacDonald as a session backup singer!
The smoothest song ever made !
"the Cuervo Gold, the fine Columbian, make tonight a wonderful thing"
Ha! He admits they've got nothing in common, can't talk or even dance together.
But getting high fixes all that. Tonight, at least, is a wonderful thing...
Been there...done that! 😁🤣👍
"Say it again..."
That describes the 80s for me...
I bought my first bottle of tequila because of this song ;)
There's never a bad time to listen to Steely Dan!!...😃💥
I was 19 years old the year this song dropped..... wow...to be young and full of promise right now..... good luck to you J
You really must hear Steely Dan .. "FM (No static at all)"
Youth is lost on the young, ain’t that the truth!
Jay, "Deacon Blues" and "Josie" are next for you from Steely Dan. Thanks for the reactions, enjoy them!!
Peg also! The entire Aja album! 💜💜💜
Deacon Blues is my favorite!
@@sonyawasmer2344 oh hell yes!! Peg is phenomenal as is the album Aja. 😎🤟
Hey Steely Dan is not a band per se..Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are Steely Dan.. each song on Gaucho has different paid session musicians.what you are hearing is hours and hours studio time to get it right. Which not the case today.
@@bubbleboy5150 ha, I was just going to say the same thing. Great minds and all.lol.
That chorus tho! Man! For years I was tryjng to find this song and heard on my co workers phone while almost knocking out on a grave shift tonight...then suddenly I heard it again! I quickly listened and looked it up. Now I'm grooving with satisfaction!
You gotta love this guy's enthusiasm.
When old rockhounds like myself pass on thru to the other side, it will be up to people like him to keep the flame burning. And I think they will. So on behalf of all us who were there when it all started, THANK YOU!
LONG LIVE ROCK!!!
Right out the gate you were blown away 😂 Steely Dan says you don't remember Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul"...that's a red flag right there. Great reaction Jay 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This is music for Musicians! A #masterpiece!.....#daughterofabassplayer, #myyouth💪🏾🖤🖤🖤
LOL - I love it when a song hits you so hard in the first 5 seconds that you have to start it over!
Jayvee you've barely touched the surface with this group. They have so many good songs. Anything of the Aja album is good. Black Cow, Aja, Deacon Blues, home at last, Josie, Babylon sisters, FM, Don't Take Me Alive, pretzel logic, my old school, green earring and reeling in the Years are a good place to start.There's a lot more including Donald Fagens solo albums The Nitefly and Kamakiriad.
Love Kamakiriad: "...the tech is Balinese..." If I knew which road he drove it on, I'd be thumbing a ride just to see that hydroponic fog in the back!
Steely Dan IS INCREDIBLE. There's a reason why. The group's two founding members were INSANE, DRIVEN, PERFECTIONISTS, when it was time to hit the recording studios!
They quickly earned a well deserved reputation for being absolute task masters, slave drivers and they went through MANY quality musicians, who refused to stick around for more.
On the flip side, LISTEN TO THE RESULTS!
I love watching young people discover "our" music, it's almost liking hearing it for the first time but knowing what's coming. Thank you Javon for playing all this great music!!!
It gives me shivers to hear this music from my youth, and see the face of someone experiencing the joy of it for the first time. Thank you so much for sharing your joy!
the lyric "It's hard times befallen The Soul Survivors" is in reference to the Philadelphia band Soul Survivors. whose first hit :Expressway to Your Heart" made it to #3 on the US charts. a true one hit wonder. Maybe you can feature it on your one hit wonder wednesdays.
Wow- I forgot about that song.
Thanks Jay my gorgeous, I’m discovering Steely Dan for the first time with you (I’m only 102 lol). Wasn’t really exposed to this band growing up so nice to hear something new as I get older. Beautiful production on this
Steely Dan was just crisp and tight and funky and produced such an infectious groove. Arguably the greatest group of studio musicians ever assembled.
“Reeling in the Years,” hit the radio in 1973. (My senior year in high school.) It’s the song that started our love affair with Steely Dan. IT’S GOTTA BE NEXT!!!
I was five but love music and the groove 💗
What!! One of my favorites!!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it as much as I do. Been loving your videos! Bringing much joy. ❤️ Wanna a really throwback funk feeling from Steely Dan? Check out Black Cow.
Also... Reeling in the Years!!!
They don't have official video for their music. It just meant for us to listen and enjoy!
If you haven't already, you have to do "My Old School" by Steely Dan
Luv that one!!😃
Amen brother!
That's my favorite!
The guitar solo in My old school is awesome.
Steely Dan,the musician's musicians!
It's hypnotic, pacifying and out of this World. I don't believe that the younger generation of today shun this type of music. Many don't seem to get a chance to hear it. You guys are combating that. Thanks.
"Nice!
Sure looks good!
Mmm mmm mmm!
Skate a little lower now...!"
Yep. I've been in a Steely Dan trance for 30 years.
I have all of their albums and they are all great. I can’t pick a favorite.
I was born in '58 and all we did from the time we were in our mid teen's (about mid 70's) until the mid 90's was to go concerts. I saw every great rock act, a lot of the great R&B and soul groups in those years. Steely Dan is the best sounding live band I've ever seen. Musically they were absolutely perfect!
It doesn’t get much better than Steely Dan! Song is about a girl who is only 19 years old that he has nothing in common with. 💙💙💙
This was one of my first 45’s I made my mom buy me this immediately still have it ❤️mmm
I had the exact same reaction about the beginning of the song the first time I heard it. That was 1980. The whole song still holds up!
They really are a musician's band if you get that! They were sometimes referred to as a "musical rubiks cube"!
YES! another Steely Dan. Love it.
As a musician , I always thought this was their tightest song. Nice to see a young guy appreciate it
Awesome pick. Josie is a great song to check out.
Steely Dan is one of the few bands that really doesn't have a bad song.
Check out " Kid Charlemagne " by Steely Dan . You'll dig it. Peace.
The genius of the Dan is not just the perfect groove; but the dark lyrics that usually accompany.
Most reactors skip over Caves of Altamira and I don't know why, it's such a glorious Steely dan tune. Hope you look into it!
Black Cow, Steely Dan, is one of my favs! So many to choose from! At every party in late 1970s! 💞✌
Steely Dan is some of the best studio recordings and production out there. An Audiophile must have.
I have seen many of your reaction videos, and I always enjoy seeing you discover the joys, intricacies, quality, and brilliance of the songs and artists I grew up with. I am a big Steely Dan fan, so watching your reaction to this tune was so fun. Like the proud feeling one gets when their kid learns to ride a bicycle by themselves.
They are absolutely amazing. The way they can blend funk jazz and rock with the sublte and out there use of so many instruments
Best band ever first heard of when I was 14 in 74 and have every album and still fav band today
i was blessed to had seen steely dan live at the world famous forum in inglewood california a few yrs ago !! one of my top 10 groups of all time !
Another fantastic song
Steely was fantastic back in the 70's like lots of the music from that time.
Omg - you did it! I suggested a few days ago, however unsure if it was by my request or by other SD fans! Regardless THANKS! This song automatic mood lifter just like watching you "get" why these classics are everything to so many.
Love, love, love me some Steely!!! 💖💖 Well chosen!! 👍👍👍💖
Turd Ferguson I just KNOW we must be related! Always love the same music! 😂🤣 I know you’re from Australia and I’m an Italian/German/Irish chick from USA, but ... Ha ha ha.
Sherlock Hemlock Geez, wouldn’t that be funny?! I’m English, Maltese, Irish and Italian! Pretty close. 😂😂😂👍👍
Turd Ferguson OMG! See?! And you have the exact same sense of humor, too. Sure would be fun to figure out! 👍🏻🧐
They always have the boundless, top-level talent on board, but there is discipline within the composition, dynamics and groove, and still so much space with so much going on. No one stepping on toes, no need to show off. Just doing their tasty things.
Great tune from the Dan ☝️ you gotta do more Dan reactions thanks ☝️
The instrument at the end was a melodica played by Donald Fagen. This song has so much air in it, you can hear every instrument crispy clear. So amazing.
Greetings! Steely Dan is my favorite band so I've been watching a lot of reactions to their songs. You sir have posted the best reaction to Hey Nineteein bar none. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more from you. Please continue on your Steely Dan venture. It is very, very hard to find a bad song by Steely Dan.
Fez, Black Cow, Peg.......I probably listen to hey nineteen every other day......Steely Dan is pure gold
they get it so tight because donald fagan and walter becker are genius and they put a lot of time and talented musicians together to achieve that tight sound.....love their sound!!!!
The frequency is real.. forget time. It lives forever. You just have to hit play.
Probably the best production value of any band in the 70’s and 80’s.
I love Steely Dan, so mellow and smooth
💜💜💜 Love this song & Steely Dan.
if you like this song, you'll love "babylon sisters" from the same album.
Yeah!....Shake it!
Perfectly said..." They really know how to set the mood " ......enjoy the ride my friend ...
Steely Dan "Black Cow" is my favorite! 💞✌
You have the absolute BEST reactions to all the old school tracks you play. I should know bc I’m from old school. This is my husband’s & my fav Steely Dan song!
You said it best yourself...”this band never disappoints.”
Steely Dan always had a nice groove. I always enjoyed the sound of this band. So nice and mellow.
I love these guys!!! I wore out the grooves on their records!!!
Real music. Real musicians. 😃
Nobody beats the Dan. They will always be my favorite!
Great song and band 🤗🌟🎶🌟🌟🎶🥰
Amazing musicians xx
Big love for Steely Dan.
Thanks for reacting to this one!It has always been my favorite by them along with FM(No Static at All)! This song takes me back to my teenage years!! LOVE!!
The solo at the end does indeed sound like harmonica, but it's Fagen on a synth.
Love Steely Dan."FM,No Static At All".
Steely Dan is always a great choice! ❤
Great song!
"Dirty Work" a classic...
Genuine Reaction.. .!
Classic group. RIP to my fallen grandfather 🌹🌹 SD, his favorite band. Listen to Peg by them as well.
I grew up on this music. Good stuff. Steely Dan was awesome. You are such a trip. Glad you enjoyed it my friend. Great beach or cruising" music..
Just wanted to say thank you for all the time you put into these videos. Love it, Thank You!!
They in pursuit of perfection...they didnt care for live music but, preferred studio music.
This has been said before, but Steely Dan is your favorite band's favorite band.
Love Steely Dan , They're very UNIQUE
Steely Dan is a one of a kind band.
You sum up this great song and Steely Dan spot on. I bought the album when I was 15, Im 55 now
and I still love it!
Check out these jams from Steely Dan: “Black Cow”, “Deacon Blues” and “Josie”
"Skate a little lower now!"
Not one bad song from SD.
Not one!!
I could type these words for nearly every one of the videos you post and they'd be true, "now that one brings back memories", haha
I was lucky enough to see them a couple of years back. Babylon Sister live from Live in America has their usual amazing vibe, but brings the energy of live to the cut! Just a great song!
@Jake Roberts The Doobie Brothers opened up for them when I saw them. What a great night!
Now you’re onto it! Been a fan of Steely Dan and Mr. Fagen for 40 years plus, you’ve got a lot of catching up to do so keep it up! Don’t forget that Donald Fagen has some great SOLO projects, that’s Steely Dan too man! THE NIGHTFLY, KAMAKIRIAD, MORPH THE CAT, Listen from beginning to end, keep those headphones on and enjoy the ride!
Imagine being a 13 year old kid in the 70s and getting this album and a Boz Skaggs album for Christmas. It blew my musical worlds wide open.
Well I was 1 years old....in 19...67...and I know they have some greats!!!
Born in 66 myself. I know Steely Dan has all the songs.
Love their sound ❤