Okay, a little history for the younger people from an old fucker. Back in the day all music was on AM radio, all static and all. In the early 70's when all FM radio was nothing but classical and Muzak (elevator music), rock stations began migrating to FM. (no static at all) And all the DJs spoke in an almost whisper. ♫ Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end...♫ ☺
@@Frank-pe9pk And we kids were always the ones who had to go slap the side of the black and white tv to make it stop screwing up. We were also the early day remote controls! "Go turn the antenna!"
A soft summer breeze, windows down. Headlights and taillights....cruising The Strip with the greatest songs ever recorded playing on the radio...Lord what a blessing to be a teenager of the 70s!!! I would give anything to bring back just one night for my sons to experience the magic!!
I’m transported back to elementary school, hearing this song. This band defined my school years, and I absolutely love ‘em. Always enjoy your reactions.
Back in the day, FM (Frequency Modulation) was amazing. FM stations were clear as a bell, and they offered stereo as well. One might listen to AM stations to hear favorite hits repeated, but the sound quality didn’t compare to FM. You could count on there being “no static at all.”
@@nancydenton7496 Right. The background vocals are by 3 members of The Eagles. The string arrangements are by Academy Award and Grammy winner arranger and songwriter Johnny Mandel. His most famous song is probably his Oscar winning song from 1967, "The Shadow of Your Smile."
I've watched most of your reactions and believe that, if given the chance, Steely Dan might ultimately make your list of top 10 bands. I would describe them as a jazz-rock fusion group and their orchestration is always just top notch.
"Hey Nineteen" is my jam. Maybe that one next? Steely Dan is a vibe! I LOVE your reactions BIZ & HELLO you're facing the camera!! I've always wished you'd face the camera with that smile.
This was written and performed for the Soundtrack to the Movie "FM"...which is an excellent soundtrack and the movie is a reasonably accurate insight into late 70's radio culture before the FCC allowed the Corporations to take it over completely and essentially end radio as a cultural icon and force for creativity and musical expression......
This was a song for the movie FM. Back in the day AM and FM stations were very different. AM played all the pop songs and FM would play the heavier stuff like Zeppelin etc. FM sounded better and played a better variety of music. 🇨🇦✌
As an old guy who listened to this song repeatedly when it was new - and who was working at an FM radio station at the time - it's so amusing and wonderful to see and hear someone hearing it for the first time. And loving it.
That Sax part got me across the country back in ‘78 in my ‘74 Plymouth Valiant... Imagine it coming on while you are blasting across Kansas in the middle of the night! Wow, what memories...
Just subscribed because of this reaction. - Man, give "Kid Charlemagne" a reaction. - Can't go wrong with the Dan of Steel. Not a bad song on any record.
70'S GROOVY STEELY DAN, "FM".... ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONG BY THEM... I KNOW YOU'LL LOVE IT... FAR OUT BIZMATIK ALWAYS PICTURED MYSELF IN A DOWNSTAIRS BAR WITH CANDLES ON THE TABLES AND LIGHTS TURNED DOWN LOW. WITH THIS BAND PLAYING THIS SONG ON A SMALL MAKESHIFT STAGE.."GROOVY"
When FM radio was introduced it gave you limited range for the signal, but the signal modulated with sound on the Radio Frequency which typically was pumped out 100,000 watts (the upper FCC limit). This eliminated interference to the local signal, while it also made available frequencies space 200k Hz apart. This allowed a LARGE AUDIO BANDWIDTH that AM couldn't accommodate (only 10KHz apart) 20 times the space for sound. This allowed for Stereo. FM = NO static at all. 1964 was big year for Stereo Recording, Psychedelics', and the Beatles had met Dylan, their lyrics changed for the betterment of mankind. AM radio rode on the 3rd component of the radio signal, which is Amplitude (overall power footprint) . As the strength of the signal varies so does the quality of the sound. And interference is inevitable from power transformers and sun activity. At night the Absence of sun ALLOWS interference from distant stations. So everyone cuts power. AM will talk half-way around the world on as little as 1,000 Watts. But the frequency must match atmospheric conditions.
The song is the theme of a movie, "FM," from 1978 that bombed at the box office. The song in the spring of 1978 was a Top 20 radio hit. The background vocals are those of 3 members of The Eagles.
And the line 'no static at all'? We used to have to listen to AM stations. There was definitely static, lol. You don't know how lucky you are, to not have to hear AM.
also for those that don't know back then mostly all we had was a.m. stations until the college stations came through and they were playing the FM and they were playing the music that wasn't the norm and there was no static and that's why we loved it...f.m
Thank goodness we're not paying for your smile. That's a million dollar smile you got there my friend. Love your reactions and appreciation for the music. Carry on......💌
My favorite by them. I love watching your reactions to great music, the oldies as they're known as these days. Would love to see you do the Outlaws Green Grass and High Tides.
There was Steely Dan:The original early band stationed out of NYC..then there was Steely Dan THE LA TWO...who got the best studio musicians such as Larry Carlton...Bernard Purdie...jeff Porcaro...valerie Simpson..the Brecker brothers...steve Gadd...even Wayne Shorter and Joe zawinal from the progressive jazz fusion band...Weather Report. Michael Omartian....etc..etc.
Brother back in the day it was some high grade Jamaican reefer with something smooth to drink. Kick back and dig that groove. Check out green Earrings by the Dan
You were right on the money. Fantastic instrumentation, clever lyrics, great lyrics. You could pick aboutbsny random Steely Dan song, and it would be great. Deacon Blues, Haitian Divorce, The Royal Scam, or a dozen other songs.
This came out when I was in college and we would sit on a couch and the guys and the girls and everybody was relaxed and pass around a joint and we were having wine and everything was cool..
You need to watch your own reaction especially your body language and your facial expression while listening to this piece of magic., disguised as music... welcome to the land of Dan, Steely Dan that is... Enjoy the ride
The other song you were probably thinking of is 'Deacon Blues', as it could be their greatest song. If you ever go bar hopping with some high- end ladies, gotta play that one for them!
Steely Dan are the groove Masters
Steely Dan is one of my favorite bands regardless of genre. These guys were just incredible
Okay, a little history for the younger people from an old fucker.
Back in the day all music was on AM radio, all static and all. In the early 70's when all FM radio was nothing but classical and Muzak (elevator music), rock stations began migrating to FM. (no static at all)
And all the DJs spoke in an almost whisper.
♫ Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end...♫ ☺
From one old f_ck to another...well said...
I knew someone would explain "no static". Did a much better job than I would have. Thanks
Yep well said!
Plus we had b/w tv and rotary phones w/party lines. Kids today have no clue.
@@Frank-pe9pk And we kids were always the ones who had to go slap the side of the black and white tv to make it stop screwing up. We were also the early day remote controls!
"Go turn the antenna!"
Other Steely Dan greats:
Hey Nineteen
Deacon Blues
My Old School
Do It Again
Black Cow
Babylon Sister
Reeling In the Years
Dirty Work
Bodhisattva
Don't forget:
Kid Charlemagne
Peg
Aja
Haitian Divorce (one of my favorites)
Don't Take Me Alive
Green Earrings
Dr. Wu
Josie
@@williamosborne6866 King of the World...
Green Earrings. Haitian Divorce.
@@kentclark6420 Let's all agree on "Riki Don't Lose That Number". 😎
Black Friday, Josie
A soft summer breeze, windows down. Headlights and taillights....cruising The Strip with the greatest songs ever recorded playing on the radio...Lord what a blessing to be a teenager of the 70s!!! I would give anything to bring back just one night for my sons to experience the magic!!
STEELY DAN WAS THE BOMB OF COOL MUSIC.
I’m transported back to elementary school, hearing this song. This band defined my school years, and I absolutely love ‘em. Always enjoy your reactions.
Steely Dan has such a groove on this one, love it.
Back in the day, FM (Frequency Modulation) was amazing. FM stations were clear as a bell, and they offered stereo as well.
One might listen to AM stations to hear favorite hits repeated, but the sound quality didn’t compare to FM. You could count on there being “no static at all.”
Millennials and Zoomers wouldn’t understand this song.Very good explanation!
"no static" was also a catchphrase at the time meaning: everything's going right, we're cool, nobody's got any conflict.
This song never appeared on an Album. It was a custom song for the Movie FM they were approached to write and perform it.
@@nancydenton7496
Right. The background vocals are by 3 members of The Eagles. The string arrangements are by Academy Award and Grammy winner arranger and songwriter Johnny Mandel. His most famous song is probably his Oscar winning song from 1967, "The Shadow of Your Smile."
Actually, it was on the FM movie soundtrack album, which featured that iconic b+w FM logo.
"I'm not dancing for y'all.
I'm not dancing for y'all.
I'm NOT dancing for y'all "
🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺
Hahaha yes!!!! I was like “just press play”!!!🕺🏼💃🕺🏼💃🕺🏼💃
Nailed it 🤣
LMBO.. I know.. I'm thinking he will come across one sooner or later that will have him dancing lol
😂😂😂😂
Bodhisattva
Hard to pronounce but easy to groove to
It's Deacon Blues. You'll Love it. Trust me. And after that you'll have to check out Hey Nineteen. Excellent music.
I've watched most of your reactions and believe that, if given the chance, Steely Dan might ultimately make your list of top 10 bands. I would describe them as a jazz-rock fusion group and their orchestration is always just top notch.
Steely Dan really is one of the best bands out there. Amazing music.
Jimmy Page’s favorite guitar solo is by Steely Dan.
Reelin in the Years played by Elliott Randall.
Sip whiskey when you listen to Steely Dan.
"Hey Nineteen" is my jam. Maybe that one next? Steely Dan is a vibe! I LOVE your reactions BIZ & HELLO you're facing the camera!! I've always wished you'd face the camera with that smile.
The Cuervo Gold,,,,the fine Columbian,,,👍😎
Thanks I guess I do need to face the camera more 😂😂😁
@@LordEagle Make Tonight A Wonderful Thing. 👍
“Deacon Blue" is mine.
Oh Yes.The rabbit hole is officially open.Dive in,you can't go wrong
with Steely Dan."Black Cow","Do it again".
It's actually more like a mine shaft - so many side tunnels.
Walter's fills and outro solo give me the chills to this day. He really was in the zone when they recorded this gem.
This was written and performed for the Soundtrack to the Movie "FM"...which is an excellent soundtrack and the movie is a reasonably accurate insight into late 70's radio culture before the FCC allowed the Corporations to take it over completely and essentially end radio as a cultural icon and force for creativity and musical expression......
Had this soundtrack record when I was like ten years old. Grew up liking this song.
Pick any song of theirs and you can't go wrong. Dirty Work, Show Biz Kids and My Old School are just a few of their endless great tunes.
"Black Cow" or "Deacon Blues"?
They're "your favorite band's favorite band", as they say.
Yo, what's up! You have to listen to "Black Cow" from the Aja Album, I think you will enjoy it
Black Cow is the Business!!!
The entire "Aja" album is amazing.
This was a song for the movie FM. Back in the day AM and FM stations were very different. AM played all the pop songs and FM would play the heavier stuff like Zeppelin etc. FM sounded better and played a better variety of music. 🇨🇦✌
This band! ❤️
"Im really getting worse at this everyday...."
😂
And the worse you get, the more I'll keep coming back.
This is a great reaction channel 👍
The Movie FM. came out in 1978. It`s a OK movie the sound track is great.
As an old guy who listened to this song repeatedly when it was new - and who was working at an FM radio station at the time - it's so amusing and wonderful to see and hear someone hearing it for the first time. And loving it.
That Sax part got me across the country back in ‘78 in my ‘74 Plymouth Valiant... Imagine it coming on while you are blasting across Kansas in the middle of the night! Wow, what memories...
Just subscribed because of this reaction. - Man, give "Kid Charlemagne" a reaction. - Can't go wrong with the Dan of Steel. Not a bad song on any record.
You have so much more SD to enjoy. Great reactions, keep up with the great music.
From hard to smooth 👍🏻Zep to Steely 😎
FM was a new way of broadcasting radio it had no static at all.
another group that you may like is Supertramp "Goodbye Stranger" "Give a little bit" "The logical song" "Cannonball", "Tenth Avenue Breakdown"
70'S GROOVY STEELY DAN, "FM".... ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONG BY THEM... I KNOW YOU'LL LOVE IT... FAR OUT BIZMATIK ALWAYS PICTURED MYSELF IN A DOWNSTAIRS BAR WITH CANDLES ON THE TABLES AND LIGHTS TURNED DOWN LOW. WITH THIS BAND PLAYING THIS SONG ON A SMALL MAKESHIFT STAGE.."GROOVY"
When FM radio was introduced it gave you limited range for the signal, but the signal modulated with sound on the Radio Frequency which typically was pumped out 100,000 watts (the upper FCC limit). This eliminated interference to the local signal, while it also made available frequencies space 200k Hz apart. This allowed a LARGE AUDIO BANDWIDTH that AM couldn't accommodate (only 10KHz apart) 20 times the space for sound. This allowed for Stereo. FM = NO static at all.
1964 was big year for Stereo Recording, Psychedelics', and the Beatles had met Dylan, their lyrics changed for the betterment of mankind.
AM radio rode on the 3rd component of the radio signal, which is Amplitude (overall power footprint) . As the strength of the signal varies so does the quality of the sound. And interference is inevitable from power transformers and sun activity. At night the Absence of sun ALLOWS interference from distant stations. So everyone cuts power. AM will talk half-way around the world on as little as 1,000 Watts. But the frequency must match atmospheric conditions.
The song is the theme of a movie, "FM," from 1978 that bombed at the box office. The song in the spring of 1978 was a Top 20 radio hit. The background vocals are those of 3 members of The Eagles.
Hey bro this song is great and all but I gotta recommend their song Don't Take Me Alive it's definitely they're dirtiest track.
These reaction videos are something else Bizmatik!! They are a pleasure to watch bro!! Keep E’m coming. Rock on!!¡
Donald And Walter were production geniuses with the best studio musician playing on almost every album!👍🏻❤️☮️🎤🎼🎸🎹
Music is like a journey ,if you dont explore you will never find its treasures
Love how the groove hit you at the 4:00 mark. Happens to us all.
You had a moment where you seem to realise you were learning more and are exploring life. That's the way to go. Glad you liked this wonderful song.
One can not help but to dance and vibe to this fabulous tune!😀😀👍🏻❤️☮️
And the line 'no static at all'? We used to have to listen to AM stations. There was definitely static, lol. You don't know how lucky you are, to not have to hear AM.
Right?
The alternator on your car could produce a burst of static over the car speakers.
So smooth, it makes ya groove, SMOOVE!
They are a deep and fantastic rabbit hole!!!🎶🎵🎼👌👍✌️😎
also for those that don't know back then mostly all we had was a.m. stations until the college stations came through and they were playing the FM and they were playing the music that wasn't the norm and there was no static and that's why we loved it...f.m
Great reaction bro, i laughed hard af when you said "im not dancin for yall" lmfaooo thats a fuckin mood
The Fez
Josie
Do it again (if you haven't already)
Kid Charlemagne
Add "Deacon Blues" 💯 the Shout out to my Alabama Crimson Tide #RollTide4Life
Keep Grinding out the Vibes 🎸 🎶 📹
Go back Jack, and play “Do It Again,” it’s one of the GOAT!🚀
One of my favorites, love that saxophone! Thanks Biz :)
Thank goodness we're not paying for your smile. That's a million dollar smile you got there my friend. Love your reactions and appreciation for the music.
Carry on......💌
Thank you 😁😁
My favorite by them. I love watching your reactions to great music, the oldies as they're known as these days.
Would love to see you do the Outlaws Green Grass and High Tides.
Awesome 👏
It`s "Give Her Some Funked-up Music, She Treats You Nice", not fucked up music. Watch the movie FM.
Oh, Steely Dan will make you dance, all right! No pay required 😎
Tasteeeee.....such a great party song! Sweet grooves! Keep going! So many great songs!
There was Steely Dan:The original early band stationed out of NYC..then there was Steely Dan THE LA TWO...who got the best studio musicians such as Larry Carlton...Bernard Purdie...jeff Porcaro...valerie Simpson..the Brecker brothers...steve Gadd...even Wayne Shorter and Joe zawinal from the progressive jazz fusion band...Weather Report. Michael Omartian....etc..etc.
Brother back in the day it was some high grade Jamaican reefer with something smooth to drink. Kick back and dig that groove. Check out green Earrings by the Dan
"Century's End" and "New Frontier" by Donald Fagen (Steely Dan's lead singer) Everyone is sleeping on these. Don't miss them.
You were right on the money. Fantastic instrumentation, clever lyrics, great lyrics. You could pick aboutbsny random Steely Dan song, and it would be great. Deacon Blues, Haitian Divorce, The Royal Scam, or a dozen other songs.
I freakin’ love this song! 🎤🎸🎶♥️
Another great band from this era that you have to check is Chicago. "25 or 6 to 4" is a great one. It means 25 or 26 minutes until 4 in the morning.
Yes! Deacon Blues 🔥 There are seriously so many great songs by them.🤯
FM: no static at all. In the early days of FM there we no commercials...at all!
Enjoy yourself. Dance!!!! Great feel fine music
Great reaction to a great tune. You'll totally dig
"Reelin' In The Years"
Fyi Steely Dan wrote the song for the movie FM. The tv show WKRP In Cincinnati was started based from that movie.
Wow this was no static at all we loved it
I feel a challenge incoming-getting BizMatik to dance!
😂😂😂
That's easy to do with Steely Dan, when ever l feel like dancing that's what l listen to
The "Something About Blues" song is Deacon Blues off of Aja.
"I'm not dancing!" Keeps dancing lol
Everytime I hear those Bongos I just go crazy
You're not dancing for US
you're dancing for the Dan!
One word Smooth !
This came out when I was in college and we would sit on a couch and the guys and the girls and everybody was relaxed and pass around a joint and we were having wine and everything was cool..
You need to watch your own reaction especially your body language and your facial expression while listening to this piece of magic., disguised as music... welcome to the land of Dan, Steely Dan that is... Enjoy the ride
Cool enjoy this classic.... Deacon Blues next please...Thanks for this one.
🙏🏿 Praying for the return of yearly Steely Dan Oct NYC Residency shows at The Beacon Theater. 😎 I need to hear 🎷 AJA in its entirety! 🍿🐰
“Reeling in the Years” and “Rikki don’t forget that Number “.
Oh a song you don't just hear.....you feel that!
Next one you GOTTA hit on this Steely Dan ride is "King of the World"
I loved Steely Dan before I knew they were Steely Dan.
Pete Christleib on sax he played with Count Basie
Classic groove, classic tune
Best band ever ...ever...ever
Smooooth bro ! Chicago Love 👍😁
Welcome to the groove masters....let's go down a very special rabbit hole...Hey Nineteen? Each and everything from Aja. They never ever disappoint
Hey Biz, Lots of bands will give you a seat in coach, but when you want to travel First Class it's STEELY DAN!!!!
I'm not dancing for y'all. 3 seconds back into the song starts dancing in chair. 😂 Love it
With the possible exception of Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan may be the best damned and on the planet
The other song you were probably thinking of is 'Deacon Blues', as it could be their greatest song. If you ever go bar hopping with some high- end ladies, gotta play that one for them!
This song has several versions, this one has the guitar outro, sometime check out the sax outro version, more of that creamy saxophone!
Steely Dan another one that is just full of insane musical talent. I dont think they ever made a bad song.
google what a Steely Dan is...just for shits and giggles. All-time greatest, loved these guys as long as I can remember, and I'm 52! Heck yea!!
You dont need to dance......Steely Dans music does that for you....all you need to do is recognize pure ass-kick talent, and enjoy!
You will love Haitian Divorce, I feel sure. It's so dope, it's fire!
Nuff said.