Great review. The Fender Rhodes always got me too. So well done. And of all the massive hits they’ve had, this is lesser known … but maybe my favorite SD song ever.
Steely Dan no other words needed musical brilliance and some Becker and Fagen geniuses surround by musicians of the highest quality and masters of their craft.
Each song Steely Dan ever recorded, made was special, still after decades I like this band, that sound so so much and in the focus always : Donald Fagen and remember the first time listening to this band, it was in 1972 and Do it again, I was right, I guess.
Harri, it's so uncanny how we are so musically in sync. Steely Dan is one of my all time favorites. And this song is my favorite Steely Dan's song. You are the best .
Same here. I have not heard one Steely Dan song I didn't like. The Fagen-Becker canon is pure quality, no filler. Not many bands can say the same thing.
Can't we just give some major love to the drum track on this one? It gives me major goosebumps every time. Jim Gordon surely was a major dude and it's a terrible tragedy what happened to him not long after his his major contribution to Steely Dan's music. Great song choice, it was fun watching your reaction. All the best from Finland!
Greybeard, I listened to Steely Dan so much during my college years (1974-78), that, most of the time, I went to sleep with their music in my head and woke up with it in the morning! Such intricate and interesting songs. Thanks to you and Harri for bringing this one back today. 🌺✌️
My favourite Steely Dan album, just love every track. I don't know if it's because it's the first SD album l bought, I've got all their others, but Pretzel Logic is something special to me.
@@keithjones7390 A wise man once said you can’t buy a thrill, but Pretzel Logic defied that logic… when I bought Pretzel Logic I definitely bought a thrill.
Harri, loved your reaction. Next please do "Pretzel Logic". Great song and I would love to see your reaction. Loved Steely Dan for 50 years. Weird listening to the same music for that long........Thank you again!!!
Wait, Harri's community has two Robert Taylors who've both listened to the Dan for 50 years and would appreciate a reaction to Pretzel Logic? That's borderline uncanny.
From songfacts: In an interview with Rolling Stone during Steely Dan's 2009 tour, Donald Fagen talked about this song: "When we moved out to LA, people called each other 'dude,' which we found funny. We were trying to speak their language."
Harri, you are my Major Dude on RUclips. Thanks for going deep in the Steely Dan arsenal of greatness! This was my first SD album purchased, so my sentimental favorite because.
Me too, l still have my vinyl copy, it's in my top ten favourite albums, and I've got hundreds. Just something about it that l love more than their other great albums, favourite tracks With a Gun, Night by Night, Through With Buzz and the title track.
Every song is this album is a selection of greatness. 3rd studio album released in 1974 and was the last album released while they were touring, which received critical and commercial success. "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" from this album helped to boost their popularity back onto radio play. The album was released on CD in 1987 and remastered in 1999 for re-release. This song is just phenomenal with the great Steely Dan sound. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Greybearded Music Man. Great choice. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@@SnowmanN49 Hi Steve. Love Harri's channel. There are a lot of musician members that add a lot of great info to the reactions, and others bring great new and old tunes to enjoy. Hope you subscribe. Have a great day. 😊👍✌️🎶🇨🇦
Wilco did a cover of this song for the soundtrack to the 1999 Jim Carrey/Farelly Brothers movie "Me, Myself and Irene". Around 80% of the soundtrack is Steely Dan covers - some real slappers on there. No explanation for why - guess someone was a Dan Fan.
Composing, arranging, and getting session musicians who are the best of the best. That's the Dan. "Any Major Dude with half a heart will tell you my friend."
one of the few bands, even if (lol) there was a song they put on the radio and I didn't know, i would instantly say its steelydan. such a perfect sound.
Amazing song. I remember being like 5 or 6 yrs old and my sisters and brother had this on 45 . I would play this record all the time. The flip side was “Rikki don’t lose that number”
This is not the first Steely Dan song I heard, but the it’s on first Steely Dan album I bought. So, this one has a special place in my heart. You can’t go wrong with Steely Dan. Thanks, Harri.
Steely Dan is all I need to say. That Album cover reminds me of being in High School and there was a gentleman that fixed a cushman motor scooter into a hot dog cart. He would stop at different corners, he had a steamer for the buns and they were delicious. Memories. Yes he was talking about bad times don't last forever. I surely hope so, I have never been a Major Dude.
HarriBest is totally spot on with his interpretation of this song in regards to how cheeky it is and the bands sense of humor. The rest too, but he really understands the most important aspect of the band from the beginning. Steely Dan could do that because they have always been so confident in their abilities. That led to some arrogance but who cares. I can't imagine my life without their music.
I think "The Dude" in "The Big Lebowski" is based on the concept of Steely Dan's major dude, which is just that guy in your life that is there for you and tells you what your need to hear. Just an all around good dude.
Harri my dear friend, I certainly didn't forget how much you love the Rhodes piano brother! New you'd appreciate this one! Glad to be back amongst you all!
So many shorter songs on this album that leave you wanting more. Through With Buzz, Barrytown, With a Gun, Night by Night and the superb title track of course!
Those Days are gone forever, over a long time ago. Oh yeah! Yes indeed, as far as great music is concerned. Pretzel Logic is one of my favourite albums of all time.
Thank you so much for this. I too love this song. I think it has religious references, the "demon at the door, in the morning won't be there no more" is from the Bible. I think the Major Dudes reference means not only Jesus, but also Moses, Mohammad, Buddha, and Krishna, all as Major Dudes; and shows that all the major religions teach this concept. "Any minor world" means the daily events that happen in the life of an individual soul.
Somewhat if a departure for SD. Could almost be Tod Rundgren. The keyboard is not a Rhodes though. It's a Wurlitzer (or "Wurly") electric piano. Looking forward to you doing more Katy lied and Royal Scam.
Caves of Altamira and Don't Take Me Alive are my two favourite tracks from The Royal Scam, my second favourite SD album. Pretzel Logic is in top place.
One of their slighter songs; but they're all classy and this one is pretty. It must be torture for you Harri to react to them individually, rather than by LP.
Hi Harri ... I consider YOU a "Major Dude", but nit just ANY Major Dude 😉😊😁👍😎. However, did I hear you right ... did you say, "light at the end of the rainbow" ???. I understood what you were saying, but, isn't it, "light at the end of the tunnel" ???
Good luck trying to figure out what Steely Dan lyrics mean. Notorious for nonsense lyrics that mean nothing but sound good together. Kinda like John Lennon.
Yes, this is one of their best. Uplifting, too, for a change. "When the demon is at your door, in the mornin' it won't be there no more."
Great review. The Fender Rhodes always got me too. So well done. And of all the massive hits they’ve had, this is lesser known … but maybe my favorite SD song ever.
Steely Dan no other words needed musical brilliance and some Becker and Fagen geniuses surround by musicians of the highest quality and masters of their craft.
Each song Steely Dan ever recorded, made was special, still after decades I like this band, that sound so so much and in the focus always : Donald Fagen and remember the first time listening to this band, it was in 1972 and Do it again, I was right, I guess.
They just don't miss...and this is one of the few positive songs they did, a lovely arrangement for nice lyrics, superb
Harri, it's so uncanny how we are so musically in sync. Steely Dan is one of my all time favorites. And this song is my favorite Steely Dan's song. You are the best .
Same here. I have not heard one Steely Dan song I didn't like. The Fagen-Becker canon is pure quality, no filler. Not many bands can say the same thing.
Can't we just give some major love to the drum track on this one? It gives me major goosebumps every time. Jim Gordon surely was a major dude and it's a terrible tragedy what happened to him not long after his his major contribution to Steely Dan's music. Great song choice, it was fun watching your reaction. All the best from Finland!
Greybeard, I listened to Steely Dan so much during my college years (1974-78), that, most of the time, I went to sleep with their music in my head and woke up with it in the morning! Such intricate and interesting songs. Thanks to you and Harri for bringing this one back today. 🌺✌️
Thanks Deb! This song brings back great memories as well. Just had to share with you all.
Also in college 74-78, and STILL listen daily
This is also my favorite Steely Dan song. I've suggested it in the comments on other channels I watch and you are the first to react to it. Thanks.
That entire album is awesome.
Right, right, you are so right.
My favourite Steely Dan album, just love every track. I don't know if it's because it's the first SD album l bought, I've got all their others, but Pretzel Logic is something special to me.
@@keithjones7390 A wise man once said you can’t buy a thrill, but Pretzel Logic defied that logic… when I bought Pretzel Logic I definitely bought a thrill.
This is my favorite Steely Dan song , another one of their lesser known songs you might like is Dr. Wu.
A beautiful song. Thank you.
Such fabulous music...Steely Dan took us all by storm in the early 70's !
I like the uplifting message of hope in a song that's so easy and pretty in the ears. Any major dude will tell you that. And you just did. Ty!
Harri, loved your reaction. Next please do "Pretzel Logic". Great song and I would love to see your reaction. Loved Steely Dan for 50 years. Weird listening to the same music for that long........Thank you again!!!
Wait, Harri's community has two Robert Taylors who've both listened to the Dan for 50 years and would appreciate a reaction to Pretzel Logic? That's borderline uncanny.
@@robtaylor5550 borderline? Only borderline? 😉
"Pretzel Logic" is in my top 5 Steely Dan songs, there's a lot of their song's just outside the top 5! 😏
Fabulous song love you
Great reaction thanks !
A recovery anthem. Beautiful.
From songfacts: In an interview with Rolling Stone during Steely Dan's 2009 tour, Donald Fagen talked about this song: "When we moved out to LA, people called each other 'dude,' which we found funny. We were trying to speak their language."
@@tcanfield Which is ironic since Becker & Fagen grew up in New York & New Jersey.
Great job Harry...can't go wrong with..."The Dan".
This is one of my favourite groups and this song rocks.
Steely Dan your favorite bands favorite band 🔥✌🤘
Harri, you are my Major Dude on RUclips. Thanks for going deep in the Steely Dan arsenal of greatness! This was my first SD album purchased, so my sentimental favorite because.
I've been asking for this.... Thank you and enjoy....!
Bought this when it came out. Loved every song. Still have the vinyl.
Me too, l still have my vinyl copy, it's in my top ten favourite albums, and I've got hundreds.
Just something about it that l love more than their other great albums, favourite tracks With a Gun, Night by Night, Through With Buzz and the title track.
Every song is this album is a selection of greatness. 3rd studio album released in 1974 and was the last album released while they were touring, which received critical and commercial success.
"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" from this album helped to boost their popularity back onto radio play. The album was released on CD in 1987 and remastered in 1999 for re-release.
This song is just phenomenal with the great Steely Dan sound. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Greybearded Music Man. Great choice. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@Mary Baillie I think I just saw you commenting on Kris Kristoferson"s "Sunday Morning Coming down".
@@charlesdavis7461 Yes you did Charles.🎶👍✌️🇨🇦
Hi Mary, fancy meeting you here. Only my second time on Harri's channel, usually
see you on Rob Squad.
@@SnowmanN49 Hi Steve. Love Harri's channel. There are a lot of musician members that add a lot of great info
to the reactions, and others bring great new and old tunes to enjoy. Hope you subscribe. Have a great day. 😊👍✌️🎶🇨🇦
With Jeff Baxter on guitar and David Paich on piano how can they make anything but great music.Thanks Harry.
Wilco did a cover of this song for the soundtrack to the 1999 Jim Carrey/Farelly Brothers movie "Me, Myself and Irene". Around 80% of the soundtrack is Steely Dan covers - some real slappers on there. No explanation for why - guess someone was a Dan Fan.
Your reaction got me... subbed. A friend of Steely Dan is a friend of mine.
my favourite song of all time, followed very closely by 'my friend the sun' by Family.
I had every Steely Dan LP from back then, my favorite band. Lost all my LPs after moving from place to place. CDs are great too!
From one of my Top Ten favorite albums. Every song’s a classic...Still trying figure out a “squonk’s tears! Fantastic song every which way.
Composing, arranging, and getting session musicians who are the best of the best. That's the Dan. "Any Major Dude with half a heart will tell you my friend."
more steely dan please. Please check out their song Green Earrings so funky so jazzy
Music for anything ! housecleaning , background when hosting a party , poker night , babysitting , road trips - anything !
Steely Dan album "AJA" was great!!!!
one of the few bands, even if (lol) there was a song they put on the radio and I didn't know, i would instantly say its steelydan.
such a perfect sound.
their diversity of sound is incredible... For example on the same album as this song is one called Charlie Freak a completely different sound !
Always a pleasure harri !!
This song and album are superb. Riki, Night By Night and of course the title track. Nice to see you enjoy Harri...
I love this song!
You were really groovin' to this one Harri. One of my all time favourite bands. If you haven't done it already try "Reeling in the Years".
Amazing song. I remember being like 5 or 6 yrs old and my sisters and brother had this on 45 . I would play this record all the time. The flip side was “Rikki don’t lose that number”
Great to hear you use the word "groovy." This song is groovy, Deep Purple "Child In Time" is "Far Out." 🙂
I adore this song! ❤
This is not the first Steely Dan song I heard, but the it’s on first Steely Dan album I bought. So, this one has a special place in my heart. You can’t go wrong with Steely Dan. Thanks, Harri.
Steely Dan is all I need to say. That Album cover reminds me of being in High School and there was a gentleman that fixed a cushman motor scooter into a hot dog cart. He would stop at different corners, he had a steamer for the buns and they were delicious. Memories. Yes he was talking about bad times don't last forever. I surely hope so, I have never been a Major Dude.
As much as one is tempted to turn things upside down, I think this is an earnest, "come on, man, get up out of the dumps!" kind of song.
HarriBest is totally spot on with his interpretation of this song in regards to how cheeky it is and the bands sense of humor. The rest too, but he really understands the most important aspect of the band from the beginning. Steely Dan could do that because they have always been so confident in their abilities. That led to some arrogance but who cares. I can't imagine my life without their music.
I think "The Dude" in "The Big Lebowski" is based on the concept of Steely Dan's major dude, which is just that guy in your life that is there for you and tells you what your need to hear. Just an all around good dude.
Harri my dear friend, I certainly didn't forget how much you love the Rhodes piano brother! New you'd appreciate this one! Glad to be back amongst you all!
This is a great song Greybeard. Good to have you back.✌️🇺🇸
Well, any major Greybeard dude will tell you ...this was a stellar pick!!!👍👍👍
@@Cynthia... thanks Cynthia!
@@Imadrummin hey my brother! Thanks for the kind words. Did you get my email?
@@Imadrummin You're back soon too right? 🙂
If I ever suffer the blues in any way, shape or form, I just sing the chorus of this song. Magic. Syd. AU
It's funny. All these decades later, sometimes the only word to define a song is "groovy".
So many shorter songs on this album that leave you wanting more. Through With Buzz, Barrytown, With a Gun, Night by Night and the superb title track of course!
Where did you get those shoes?
@@sourisvoleur4854 You must joking son.
Those Days are gone forever, over a long time ago. Oh yeah!
Yes indeed, as far as great music is concerned.
Pretzel Logic is one of my favourite albums of all time.
Don't forget east st Louis toodle oo!
Now I'm dying for a soft pretzel, but a legit one from Philly, and that's 3,000 miles away. :( lol Great pick, Silverfox!
This one gives me Beatles vibes.
Thank you so much for this. I too love this song. I think it has religious references, the "demon at the door, in the morning won't be there no more" is from the Bible. I think the Major Dudes reference means not only Jesus, but also Moses, Mohammad, Buddha, and Krishna, all as Major Dudes; and shows that all the major religions teach this concept. "Any minor world" means the daily events that happen in the life of an individual soul.
Steely Dan is one of the most underestimated bands of all time. Listen to Donald Fagens solo work.
Forgot how good this album was.
Yeah,I was a naive 15 year old when this album was released, I ran out and bought it immediately.
Their next album, Katy Lied, was called the greatest album of all time, you might want to sample some of that.
When Donald songs major dude he basically is talking about someone who truly cares about their fellow human being!
Somewhat if a departure for SD. Could almost be Tod Rundgren. The keyboard is not a Rhodes though. It's a Wurlitzer (or "Wurly") electric piano. Looking forward to you doing more Katy lied and Royal Scam.
"Caves of Altamira", "Josie", "Don't take me alive", "Night by Night" and "New Frontier" is a bit different.
Caves of Altamira and Don't Take Me Alive are my two favourite tracks from The Royal Scam, my second favourite SD album. Pretzel Logic is in top place.
@@keithjones7390 I have to agree...
One of their slighter songs; but they're all classy and this one is pretty. It must be torture for you Harri to react to them individually, rather than by LP.
Fagen said the song is about the personal crisis of a friend.
ay Bob
Hi Harri ... I consider YOU a "Major Dude", but nit just ANY Major Dude 😉😊😁👍😎. However, did I hear you right ... did you say, "light at the end of the rainbow" ???. I understood what you were saying, but, isn't it, "light at the end of the tunnel" ???
Intelligent rock and blues...🤓
Havent heard this in years..Youre right, youd be hard pressed to find a really bad SD track
Hey there Major Dude! Love your reactions..... Liked and Subbed.
90% studio band....few live performance s.
Good luck trying to figure out what Steely Dan lyrics mean. Notorious for nonsense lyrics that mean nothing but sound good together. Kinda like John Lennon.
Steely Dan is in my all time top five. A little trivia...Steely Dan was the name of a metal sex toy in the 1959 novel "Naked Lunch".
All these years of me stating " I love Steely Dan" to people. 🤣 LMAO