What fun! And so unusual, since their tv appearances were so rare! Walter’s dressed like he’s teaching a class - which he is! Glad you’re feeling better, Nick!
I saw them in concert in New Zealand a few years back. Ended up seeing a few band members at a bar later doing a little impromptu performance. Freddie Washington was playing bass. What a legend. Unfortunately Donald wasn't there.
I just saw that two old Steely Dan performances from 1973 on the Midnight Special were recently released on RUclips. 'Show Biz Kids' is so totally worth watching. Skunk Baxter was in great form and I don't think I've ever seen background singers have so much fun. It's 4:24 that you won't regret.
@@jessicalee7119 I envy you! I was 12 in 1973, a little too young for concerts, and by the time I was old enough they were no longer a touring band. Thankfully I got to see them a couple of times before Walter passed.
@@61hink ~ here's the fun part... they were the opening act for The Guess Who! lol. I love the Guess Who, but Steely Dan entered my soul that day! So glad you got to see them!! I saw them in Chicago the summer before Walter left us. It's a bittersweet memory.
Just last night I watched a video of Steely Dan's first television appearance, just five guys and two back-up singer ladies, with Walter Becker playing bass and Skunk Baxter on lead with Denny on rhythm guitar. Very interesting.
I never realized how much Donald Fagen looks like Ray Charles when he plays and sings. Just put a dark pair of shades on him to complete the illusion! The mannerisms and the way he sways are almost identical.
Thank You 💕 Thank You. I have been looking for some Steely Dan video and it's all blocked. I was playing this song in my kitchen just now and put in Josie on RUclips and there You were you are a Saint.
The Two Against Nature live DVD is great. Highly recommended to have in your collection. Particularly amazing performances of Kid Charlamagne, Babylon Sister and Pretzel Logic.
There's a tribute band in New Zealand called Steely Fan. I saw them at a Jazz festival here, and they drew the biggest crowd of the weekend. They did the music justice with great vocals and musicians. I spoke with them after, and they were all from various bands and we're inspired by similar SD cover bands on RUclips. Sadly, it was only a one off, but they said they'd be back next year with some different songs. Can't wait.
Very cool. Always love seeing SD. Check out The Dukes of September. Donald, MM and Boz Scaggs. I recently watched them do Kid Charlemagne, so good. Also I Keep Forgetting by Michael. So many other great songs. Very cool show. Also recently watched Donald get inducted into the jazz hall of fame, also very cool to watch him play with stand up base, drummer, guitar and a female singer. That's how I picture Donald if he were a performer in a New York jazz club in the 1950's lol. Great stuff Nick..
Walter's face is so detached looking, it's like he's on auto pilot. Don't know if you saw it, but they just put up a Midnight Special performance from Steely Dan on RUclips... Show Biz Kids. They kill it of course. Jeff Skunk Baxter was lead guitar instead of Derringer from the studio.
He always had that look while playing but he was actually the most loquacious one. Once Walter started talking, he would engage the audience for a good 5 minutes.
There’s an interview out there that Paul S did w Donald. I’ve never been able to watch it all the way through, because Paul won’t shut up. At least the part I’ve seen, Donald is lucky to get a word in.
Always thrilled for Steely Dan. 😉👍 Thanks, Nick. You’ve read my mind - I was thinking of live Steely Dan requests. Glad you’re feeling better. Take care of yourself. Also, sending love and strength to deal with your family issue. Hope everyone is ok. 😽❤️
Is it just me or did everyone's handle just get switched to the user name they used to sign up for RUclips umpteen years ago? MicheleMichele still = MicheleMichele so that's why I'm asking but some commenters are no longer recognizable because they have different names?
@@61hink Did your name change? A few months ago, they added 4 random numbers to my name. But I haven’t noticed anything else. Of course, I might not know if they’re unrecognizable. 🤷🏻♀️
@@michelemichele3375 Yes, I used to just be James Hinckley, now I'm @61hink which I don't recognize but must be the name I signed up with. Was there always an @ in front of our names? I don't remember. Unless other users aren't seeing what I'm seeing. Thanks for answering anyway. I'm kind of puzzled.
@@61hink Oh wow. I wouldn’t have recognized you unless I clicked further. Maybe you can change it back? I’m glad you pointed this out. Are you still subscribed to the channel with this new name? Just wondering 💭 😽❤️
We were avid Letterman watchers back then, so I probably saw this when it aired, but I've since seen it several times on RUclips. Incredible performance of one of my (many) favorite SD tunes. Especially great to see the late, great Mr. Becker movin' and groovin! 🎵❤️🎵 Debbie
It always amazed me that from the mid 70's to the early nineties they did not tour. There must have been huge pressure from there label to due so especially early on.
Great to see your reaction to live steely Dan. There’s a whole Lost gaucho awaiting you out there. They are and where are the hipist cats on planet earth can’t wait to see you in Alexia react to some of the lost gaucho. There’s also deep cuts for Katy lied that are really cool. Great job, Nick.
Nick...does the Cover Band in Denver have a date schedule? Yeah the Grin to Win...I just saw and downloaded a recently found recording of the Dan from obviously years past, but have yet to watch it..
Looks like August 11th is their next show. Here is their link www.eventticketscenter.com/citizen-dan-steely-dan-tribute-denver-tickets/730301/e?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s-kBhDqARIsAN-ipH11JOwkt3hCyvu5GObhMCxNSassUsliV_xNr9XuTweu45gIns9U6RAaAiHjEALw_wcB
I saw a SD tribute band at a Jazz festival here in New Zealand, called Steely Fan. They really did the music justice, with great vocals and musicians. Spoke to them after, and they were all from various bands, and were inspired by bands on RUclips. Maybe this band you mentioned was one of them. Sadly, it was a one off, but they said they'd be back next year, with some different songs. Can't wait.
You can also see Will Lee (show band bassist who’s also worked with SD as percussionist) dashing in from the left to hit some asynchronies near the end. Very glad camera DOESNT show Schafer, who is a horrible stage hog esp when SD is around. (His “directing”during SDs Hall of Fame songs is intolerable.)
Nick, thanks for doing this clip today. If you and Lex want to get into live Steely Day, then you must tee up Pete Gizzi's clip from their 2000 show in (I think) the Sony studios in NYC, where they played "Cousin Dupree".ruclips.net/video/Ua3-V0zg7BY/видео.html. The Dan are a difficult act to fully enjoy live, because they don't translate well to large venues. They do however sound great in well-produced smaller settings like large studios like this one, or great sound theaters. So please tackle this one. I'm glad you're feeling better.
Pretty nice. If you want to take a trip on the wayback machine, here they are from 1973 with the original lineup: Denny Dias on lead guitar, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter" on rhythm guitar, and Walter Becker playing bass: ruclips.net/video/2WTh_IEyU1w/видео.html
Walter Becker cracks me up! His stage presence is like an engineer or a librarian while he kills it on the guitar!
I know!!! love it haha
What fun! And so unusual, since their tv appearances were so rare! Walter’s dressed like he’s teaching a class - which he is! Glad you’re feeling better, Nick!
I had the great fortune to see them live several times in amazing venues and they were always magnificent. Truly one of the best.
I saw them in concert in New Zealand a few years back. Ended up seeing a few band members at a bar later doing a little impromptu performance. Freddie Washington was playing bass. What a legend. Unfortunately Donald wasn't there.
I love Walter’s Wizard of Oz inspired licks as the song was ending. If I only had a brain!
Noticed that.. found gold!
I just saw that two old Steely Dan performances from 1973 on the Midnight Special were recently released on RUclips. 'Show Biz Kids' is so totally worth watching. Skunk Baxter was in great form and I don't think I've ever seen background singers have so much fun. It's 4:24 that you won't regret.
I saw Steely Dan in 1973 in Chicago. I was 16 years old ~ I've been hooked ever since.
@@jessicalee7119 I envy you! I was 12 in 1973, a little too young for concerts, and by the time I was old enough they were no longer a touring band. Thankfully I got to see them a couple of times before Walter passed.
@@61hink ~ here's the fun part... they were the opening act for The Guess Who! lol. I love the Guess Who, but Steely Dan entered my soul that day! So glad you got to see them!! I saw them in Chicago the summer before Walter left us. It's a bittersweet memory.
I named my youngest daughter partly so Josie would be her nickname.
Such a cool name
Just last night I watched a video of Steely Dan's first television appearance, just five guys and two back-up singer ladies, with Walter Becker playing bass and Skunk Baxter on lead with Denny on rhythm guitar. Very interesting.
I love Walters style. So jazzy and understated.
And that jacket..............OMG. I need a martini.
@@rubbersole79 Yeah I'm not sold on his dress style, just his playing style.
Absolutely love the little musical quote from The Wizard of Oz that Walter threw in on the ending! (If I Only Had a Heart)
hahahah, I love how Walter sketched out the head for If I Only Had a Brain from the Wizard of Oz there at the very end, lol. So cool.
Pete Erskine on drums. Tom Barney - bass. They were on the 1993 tour (Kamakiriad) as well.
So many great flavours in this Music :-)
I never realized how much Donald Fagen looks like Ray Charles when he plays and sings. Just put a dark pair of shades on him to complete the illusion! The mannerisms and the way he sways are almost identical.
Ty brother...only one word works for this one=Cool!
Thank You 💕 Thank You. I have been looking for some Steely Dan video and it's all blocked. I was playing this song in my kitchen just now and put in Josie on RUclips and there You were you are a Saint.
Enjoy! :)
Watched this many times performance 1995 and 2000
Listened to a LOT of the Dan on the drive back from Chattanooga after this weekend... Hope Lexi showed you the pictures!
An Alan Parsons and Steely Dan fan here in Chatt? You should have let me know! 😀
@@adamp2029 Was unaware of an astute fellow fan there! Came down for my daughter's wedding by the river. Magic, and I will return from time to time!
@@alanparsonsfan Nice! I happen to live right on the river, by the baseball stadium. And congratulations!!
The Two Against Nature live DVD is great. Highly recommended to have in your collection. Particularly amazing performances of Kid Charlamagne, Babylon Sister and Pretzel Logic.
Steely Damned is another great tribute band.
As a Dead Head I have to recommend Steely Dead. Guess which two bands they cover?
@@marcgordon6604I have no clue. 😂
There's a tribute band in New Zealand called Steely Fan. I saw them at a Jazz festival here, and they drew the biggest crowd of the weekend. They did the music justice with great vocals and musicians. I spoke with them after, and they were all from various bands and we're inspired by similar SD cover bands on RUclips. Sadly, it was only a one off, but they said they'd be back next year with some different songs. Can't wait.
Great stuff. Always a pleasure seeing Don and Walt. Only thing is I wish Donald had his shades on lol..
Very cool. Always love seeing SD. Check out The Dukes of September. Donald, MM and Boz Scaggs. I recently watched them do Kid Charlemagne, so good. Also I Keep Forgetting by Michael. So many other great songs. Very cool show. Also recently watched Donald get inducted into the jazz hall of fame, also very cool to watch him play with stand up base, drummer, guitar and a female singer. That's how I picture Donald if he were a performer in a New York jazz club in the 1950's lol. Great stuff Nick..
They should have done Peg, with Michael McDonald overdubbing his vocals live on a loop station.
Walter's face is so detached looking, it's like he's on auto pilot.
Don't know if you saw it, but they just put up a Midnight Special performance from Steely Dan on RUclips... Show Biz Kids. They kill it of course. Jeff Skunk Baxter was lead guitar instead of Derringer from the studio.
Pretty much any live steely dan, walter looks exactly the same.
He is on autopilot. All great musicians are.
He always had that look while playing but he was actually the most loquacious one. Once Walter started talking, he would engage the audience for a good 5 minutes.
@@61hink He had that look, like he was a total jazz snob. They both do actually.
There are great versions of Bear, Kulee Baba, and Second Arrangement out there recently.
Look for very recent ones.
There’s an interview out there that Paul S did w Donald. I’ve never been able to watch it all the way through, because Paul won’t shut up. At least the part I’ve seen, Donald is lucky to get a word in.
You should watch Donald and Walter on “Taxicab confessions” which they did to support the everything must go album in 2003
another wonderful musical moment on the letterman show - there were many - so nice to see walter :)
Great pick Nick I always did love this performance. 👍
I had the good fortune and pleasure of shaking Walter's hand twice, 1974 and 2003, he was quite a character, funny and gracious. I did wash my hand.
There are many live performances on youtube. They never lipsinc unless it was a music video
Actually, there's an infamous Steely Dan live tv performance where Jim Hodder is standing at the microphone lip syncing to Donald Fagan's voice!
Always thrilled for Steely Dan.
😉👍 Thanks, Nick. You’ve read my mind - I was thinking of live Steely Dan requests. Glad you’re feeling better. Take care of yourself.
Also, sending love and strength to deal with your family issue. Hope everyone is ok. 😽❤️
Is it just me or did everyone's handle just get switched to the user name they used to sign up for RUclips umpteen years ago? MicheleMichele still = MicheleMichele so that's why I'm asking but some commenters are no longer recognizable because they have different names?
@@61hink Did your name change? A few months ago, they added 4 random numbers to my name. But I haven’t noticed anything else. Of course, I might not know if they’re unrecognizable. 🤷🏻♀️
@@michelemichele3375 Yes, I used to just be James Hinckley, now I'm @61hink which I don't recognize but must be the name I signed up with. Was there always an @ in front of our names? I don't remember. Unless other users aren't seeing what I'm seeing. Thanks for answering anyway. I'm kind of puzzled.
@@61hink Oh wow. I wouldn’t have recognized you unless I clicked further. Maybe you can change it back? I’m glad you pointed this out. Are you still subscribed to the channel with this new name? Just wondering 💭 😽❤️
@@michelemichele3375 I'll double check but I believe so, I'm still getting notifications for new videos.
Very coot to see Steely Dan live on TV. Guitar collection is really growing there Nick.
We were avid Letterman watchers back then, so I probably saw this when it aired, but I've since seen it several times on RUclips. Incredible performance of one of my (many) favorite SD tunes.
Especially great to see the late, great Mr. Becker movin' and groovin!
🎵❤️🎵 Debbie
Wesley Snipes on bass is incredible
It always amazed me that from the mid 70's to the early nineties they did not tour. There must have been huge pressure from there label to due so especially early on.
Love it! Thanks!
My pleasure!
Great to see your reaction to live steely Dan. There’s a whole Lost gaucho awaiting you out there. They are and where are the hipist cats on planet earth can’t wait to see you in Alexia react to some of the lost gaucho. There’s also deep cuts for Katy lied that are really cool. Great job, Nick.
Well done Nick!!!
I love how sweet you are to each other. That's the given take❤
I remember this show. I was so excited. XLNT sound as well. 😎👍🍁 Cheers Nick.
Nick...does the Cover Band in Denver have a date schedule? Yeah the Grin to Win...I just saw and downloaded a recently found recording of the Dan from obviously years past, but have yet to watch it..
Looks like August 11th is their next show. Here is their link www.eventticketscenter.com/citizen-dan-steely-dan-tribute-denver-tickets/730301/e?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s-kBhDqARIsAN-ipH11JOwkt3hCyvu5GObhMCxNSassUsliV_xNr9XuTweu45gIns9U6RAaAiHjEALw_wcB
check out a later Letterman with DF solo "weather in my head" from Sunken Condos album.Sensational
I think Brooklyn Charmers, are the best Steely Dan cover band check them out. Nice reaction Nick!
I saw a SD tribute band at a Jazz festival here in New Zealand, called Steely Fan. They really did the music justice, with great vocals and musicians. Spoke to them after, and they were all from various bands, and were inspired by bands on RUclips. Maybe this band you mentioned was one of them. Sadly, it was a one off, but they said they'd be back next year, with some different songs. Can't wait.
Brooklyn Charmers are really great. Lots of videos on RUclips.
You should check out Keith Emerson on David Letterman doing America from West Side Story 🔥🔥🔥🔥1986…..❤️✌🏼
Love Donald’s gangster ‘stache
Great reaction Nick. Part of me wishes it was the mid 90's again. Katy Lied is my go to followed closely by Aja. Did you guys get a tornado today?
More like the 70s
Fabulous
it is "The Music" you don't need to say any more than that! People who know this band understand ✌
Is that drew zing playing on the background
Yes
You can also see Will Lee (show band bassist who’s also worked with SD as percussionist) dashing in from the left to hit some asynchronies near the end. Very glad camera DOESNT show Schafer, who is a horrible stage hog esp when SD is around. (His “directing”during SDs Hall of Fame songs is intolerable.)
Just thinking the same thing as I read your comment!
Like the groove of the drumming on the original record way more than this drumming. This drummer playing it much different.
Nick, thanks for doing this clip today. If you and Lex want to get into live Steely Day, then you must tee up Pete Gizzi's clip from their 2000 show in (I think) the Sony studios in NYC, where they played "Cousin Dupree".ruclips.net/video/Ua3-V0zg7BY/видео.html. The Dan are a difficult act to fully enjoy live, because they don't translate well to large venues. They do however sound great in well-produced smaller settings like large studios like this one, or great sound theaters. So please tackle this one. I'm glad you're feeling better.
Steely Dan; yikes.😯
Pretty nice. If you want to take a trip on the wayback machine, here they are from 1973 with the original lineup: Denny Dias on lead guitar, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter" on rhythm guitar, and Walter Becker playing bass: ruclips.net/video/2WTh_IEyU1w/видео.html
Here's the link to the Show Biz Kids performance. 46K views in 2 days. So, so good. ruclips.net/video/E2JWtuBLelw/видео.html
Becker good. Not greatest