MONDAY MARATHON! Steely Dan - Do It Again & Dirty Work | COUPLE REACTION | We missed this!
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That solo where you said 'I don't know what it is', that's an electric sitar being played by Danny Dias and it kicked absolute butt.
Thank you, I was wondering myself.
It's not a sitar. It's a guitar called the Coral "Electric Sitar". But it's just an electric guitar with a bridge that has a wooden piece under the strings that makes them buzz like a sitar (on a sitar it's called a jawari). Sitars are a completely different instrument altogether with completely different number of strings which are used for different purposes. This guitar has six strings EADGBE, and frets just like every other guitar.
@@eximusic ...That's exactly what I was referring to, the Coral Electric Sitar.
@@buddystewart2020 Yes, it's not a sitar. It's a guitar despite the name.
@@eximusic ...Didn't I say I know what it is? I called it an electric sitar because it's in the name. I understand it's not actually a sitar, doesn't look anything like one.
Steely Dan literally did not record a bad song. This initial effort was spectacular and sounds like musicians who have been at it a lifetime. And to your comment about feeling jazz/fusion was superior, nothing can be as good, remember Mark Twain's saying: this music is much better than it sounds.
Well… There is ”Everyone’s Gone To The Movies”…
@@benne7531 I hear you, couple less than stellar songs on that album and also the Pretzel Logic album. But they were still great songs.
@@benne7531 It's not getting in my top 20, but I love EGTTM; I'd certainly never skip it. My worstest is Through With Buzz and I'd leave that to play 80%.
They have two in my opinion. But that's still pretty dam good.
@@theivory1 indeed
Steely Dan is definitely my "stuck on a desert island" group, I NEVER get tired of listening to their music. Can't Buy A Thrill was their first LP and Donald Fagen did not sing lead vocals on all the tracks. I first heard them on AM radio in the rural midwest when I was still in HS (Reeling In the Years), and they were like so unique, so gifted. Never boring, always changing, listen to all their music, you can't miss.
Hard to believe this album is 50 next year! Still sounds amazing.
Another must listen: "Bodhisattva" from "Countdown To Ecstasy", the ultimate driving song!
Bodhisattva is the BEST! Love that whole second album though too!
Fantastic guitar solo in that song.
Yes! That and the best post-apocalyptic driving song from the same album, "King of the World!!"
It is a very cool song and album! Toto actually did an amazing cover of Bodhisattva you might want to check out. Cheers.
@@williammanns9927 Denny Dias did all the best solo's for SD, especially his work on Your Gold Teeth II is amazing.
You two look absolutely radiant upon return from Mexico. The rest and vacation fun seems to have served you well. Great pick for a return video. I hope you like it. It's not quite as polished as Aja. But a very good album nonetheless.
I thought the very same. Very relaxed, healthy, and full of energy.
Welcome back guys you look refreshed Don’t forget Green Earrings of Royal Scam and FM no static,,,,loving your Dan journey ✌️ps Dirty work was used in Suicide Squad trailer
OMG Green Earrings is my favorite SD song. It just gets better and better as the song progresses. Soooo funky.
Yes yes yes and I would add title tracks from Pretzel Logic and The Royal Scam.
FM for Sure!!
Hey guys. I was fortunate enough to see Steely Dan at Red Rocks 6 rows from the stage about 15 years ago. AMAZING! Dirty work was sung by the female back up singers in particular Caroline Leonhhart. Gave it. Whole new meaning.. life long Coloradan and life long Dan Fan..
Caroline❤❤❤
Caroline - the magical voice in Pixeleen... ❤️
This was the first Steely Dan song I ever heard, their first hit. I’ve been a huge fan ever since. This whole first album is still one I play quite a lot. Never get tired of it. This and Aja are my two faves.
David Palmer who sings the lead on Dirty Work was an original member of the band. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter who shared lead guitar with Denny Dias (the electric sitar solo on Do It Again) brought in Palmer because Fagen was not confident in his vocal abilities. After the first album, Fagen took over the vocal duties and Palmer left to pursue a solo career.
David Palmer’s vocals on Dirty Work are beautifully sublime. There’s an early demo where Donald Fagen sang lead on it, and it sounds bizarre…
Alas, Palmer was let go once Fagen felt comfortable enough to take the reigns…
Lex, you are probably going to have a few more of those “I know this song” moments if you continue to explore the SD catalog. SD had a lot of hits. That’s why some people were so incredulous when you guys first said you were unfamiliar with their work. 🙂
Some of us older people remember when songs like Do It Again were all over the radio stations.
And, they have been sampled, probably more than any other writers.
The shift in the grocery stores and department stores from Muzak to classic rock ‘n’ roll hits has put music into the minds of people without their even knowing it.
Great to see you back..you are glowing! and Steely Dan is always great to see a reaction to...i was in 9th grade when this album came out and it still holds up today..keep em comin' my Rocky Mountain friends.,,Kent
In the Dan's concerts over the last few years, the boys had the lovely backup singer women doing all the vocals on Dirty Work. It worked wonderfully!
I got to see the Dan live three times, fortunately all were before we lost Walter. At one show Donald announced that the were going to go way back and the band started Bodhisattva. The crowd went wild. Then Fagen yelled "WAY BACK!" and they started Dirty Work. And the entire audience, myself included, in unison gasped. Damn. So glad I was there for that.
Just binge watched all of your Steely Dan / Donald Fagan stuff - I feel stupid for having tears in my eyes at you folks loving this stuff. I honestly don't think there's anywhere else on RUclips you can "see" someone discover Steely Dan - amazing. There is no other band like them anywhere. I discovered them through a combination of my Dad being a fan and me never taking it seriously and my wife being a big Michael McDonald fan (he's their backing singer on a lot of stuff - also his solo stuff is amazing).
Steely Dan itself is not just a band, they epitomise a culture - once you are in (and I think you are) you become obsessed. And you can't explain that to others - they don't get it until it clicks. You are clearly very musical people (rather than music lovers) because as they say Steely Dan is the musicians musician - the more you listen, the more music genius you hear, you single out instruments and are blown away again and again.
Lyrically they are on another level too - people endlessly debate the meanings of the lyrics.
This is not a train you can get back off - if there's a downside, Steely Dan makes the production of other artists pale into the distance - there aren't many who stand up to this level even today with all the tech.
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My recommendations: (as you clearly love guitar) definitely Kid Charlemagne (epic solo) and Don't take me alive (one of the only pop songs ever to start with a guitar solo)
Also check Michael McDonald (different style but very influenced by them) and Donald Fagan did a concert with Michael and Bozz Scaggs called The Dukes of September - many said it was the closest to Steely Dan live you'll ever get - awesome!
Another channel to check out: Brooklyn Charmers - best Steely Dan cover group I've ever seen!
Wow! I haven’t listened to this song in years. With fresh ears, I’m amazed at the complexity of the keyboard solo after the electric sitar solo. Thanks for all listening!
You're in for a long, wonderful listening experience because all their albums are masterpieces.
I'd bet that one of you has already heard Reeling in the years as well. One of the most iconic intros (a guitar solo!) Ever.
I believe the solo was one of Jimmy Page's favorites if not outright favorite.
One of my favorite songs by them
A GREAT solo!
The '70s-you picked a great decade to deep dive into! I was lucky to live through it all, when Top 40 radio was the thing.
I enjoy all your videos. I’m 63 so a lot of the music you review is music I love and grew up with. I see all the guitars each time and I’m not the only person who would like to hear a song from you guys ❤️
That's an Electric Sitar in "Do It Again "✌
Great catch on the Dirty Work harmonies sounding like the band America. I hear Crosby Stills Nash & Young as well. Of course ultimately everything they do is uniquely and satisfyingly Steely Dan. Dirty Work was prominent early in the great 2013 movie American Hustle with Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams et al.. Steely Dan is a musical act, but also a deeply addictive narcotic.
Dirty Work is one of my favorites-absolutely love it!!
Dirty Work is just a pop song. “Just” yet it’s filled with so many little musical moments. And the harmonies on the chorus: perfection.
Thanks for reminding me how much I love this song and Dirty
Work has always been my favorite
Steeley Dan song
Very nice reaction, David Palmer sings Dirty Work.
I would love for you to do “My Old School” next. It’s another one of their earlier hits from when they were a group rather than a duo. Very witty lyrics, a kick ass horn section and a fantastic guitar solo are highlights of this song.
As a guitar player, you'll love what Skunk is putting down.
In other words, every dang note of every darn instrument including every single lyric is freaking fantastic. Is that what you meant ?
You make me so happy! Coming back home, looking radiant and beautiful, and playing STEELY DAN - a marathon! Oh, I’m thrilled. And yes, jazzy and Funky, but elevated pop Rock too. The musicianship and the choices are high-brow. Fagen grew up in the jazz clubs of NYC and loves Miles and Coltrane and Dizzy. But they add the Funk and the catchy aspects of Pop Rock but with so many ear-candy touches of percussion and tasty solos.
Eventually, you’ll discover the (sometimes) dark lyrics. Do It Again ( IMO) is about doing something over and over (You go back, Jack) even though it doesn’t work for you - like addictions ... to violence (1st verse), difficult relationships (2nd verse), gambling (3rd), etc.
Dirty Work gives me Beatles or even Badfinger vibes with the harmonies.
Thanks so much. So glad you appreciate Steely Dan. Like I said, Don’t deprive yourselves just because of the fans. Other reactors have had the same complaints. Nobody’s lying. We just don’t know that we’ve heard something (in passing) until we listen. But then, there’s so much more to hear beyond the catchy parts.
Steely Dan has remained on my playlist for decades! And they just toured!!! I sent a CD to you from that tour just for kicks. Ok, I’m so busy but had to say all this ... and more ... later. Hugs ✨🤪
This is the first Steely Dan I ever heard. Totally hooked
Lex reaction was priceless when she realized she had heard the first song . For all of the doubters, just look at her reaction. It was like she just got caught with her hand in the cookie jar 🤣
Yes, a different vocalist on "Dirty Work." His name is David Palmer. I believe he only sang two songs for them. His backing vocals are on a few more tracks of the album.
Never knew, what happened to him?
Thank you, I couldn't remember his name. I had seen a TV performance, live clip of him singing Dirty Work with Steely Dan
@@steve55sogood16 He did a little work on "Countdown to Ecstasy." And worked with Carole King on "Jazzman" then formed a band that didn't have any success. From the turn of the century, he worked in digital photography.
the whole album Can't Buy A Thrill, is worth reacting to. lots of great stuff in it
Even now when Steely Dan do this one live, Fagen usually lets the female backing singers trade vocals on it.
Your reaction remains the mine 47-48 years ago first time listening this song.
You guys are Precious...I was in High School in Utah when this came out, Steely Dan became part of the fabric of my entire life...all the great bands, start at their begining and go thru there discograpy in order, when you grow up with it is what we had to do, wait for the next one, You are blessed because you could consume all their albums in one day...that is so trippy to me, like Led Zep, was a journey back then , you to wait a while between albums! Well Done, as usual! Love you guys!
Oh wow ( i am a fairly new subcriber of yours, just about 6 days ago, more or less) and my first ever Steely Dan album is "Can't But A Thrill ", and " Do It Again " one of my favouriten song .
I love your " reactions" , I was a young teenager in the 70ish, and love your enthusiasm of the music era I was brought up in , I love 60ish music too due to my older brothers influence ( brought up in the Netherlands , now living in the UK ) I feel privileged to know all the old music , massive fan of prog music (and Led zeppelin too that goes without saying) Sorry for my rambling on! I just wanted to say that I really think you are great, you two make me smile!
p.s You know that there are a few (edit: "good" Dutch 😉) Dutch progressive rock bands ,and rockbands, around!?
For instance: Dutch band Focus with "Hocus Pocus "
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They are brilliant and entertaining LIVE
Same track , two tracks really ( Sylvia/ Hocus Pocus) 1973 on TV show LIVE:
The Grey Whistle Test BBC:
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Thank you for being here and for sharing your thoughts and suggestions! :) Welkom en bedankt! - Lex
@@NicknLex Hey so cool to get a reply back, you're both welkom too, en bedankt, danke schön , gracias ! Paula!~
One of my very favorite songs, Dirty Work. The best Steely Dan
Song
One of the best debut albums of all time. Not a single filler song on the album. Never gets old.
We would jam to this on the way to school in the 70ds. It was on the radio all the time as so many of Rhee songs were.
Both great tracks and an enjoyable reaction. Have always loved "Dirty Work" in particular.
Midnight Cruiser is my favorite but every track is stellar. My uncle turned me onto the Dan when I was just a kid, always appreciated that.
In the Army 1972-1975. Taking an evening college biology class. After class, me and my buddy from Montana would smoke a little, put on Steely Dan, and drive to the local fast food and purchase a chili dog with onions and mustard. Fond Fond Memories!
By the way...Dirty Work was also used in the award winning movie American Hustle.
I'm so glad that you are finding these true gems. I grew up with such a plethora of fantastic songs and musicians it makes me happy to see you appreciate and enjoy their beauty. Cheers guys. Plenty more to come as you're 'Reelin in the Years." 🤘😎👍🍁🎵🎵❤
The best way to describe Steely Dan is Smooth. Nothing else needs to be said.
I had and gave to my son every steely dan album. Sweet music glad you appreciate the art
I had completely forgotten about Dirty Work. Thanks for reminding me.
I'm SO glad that you recognized these songs. Your fans were right all along! Personally, I was not aware that Dirty Work was from Steely Dan!! I admit it, ha ha! Awesome true reaction!. That's why people love you guys so much. Love dad 😉
Aww so glad you enjoyed! We love you, too!
Do It again one of the most beautiful songs ever. An atmosphere that makes me resurface old memories. Thanks for putting it on
Welcome to my freshman year of High School. Yes, they played this song on radio. Even AM stations, at least those trying to compete with the fast growing FM listening audience.
I’m so glad you are diving into Steely Dan! Now dive deeper! Show Business Kids is amazing!!!
You guys have long lives ahead of you. Don't worry too much about not hearing songs sooner!
Always a fan of Steely Dan. Love that you're back and feelin' good and back for more reactions! Hope your live one is coming up soon. Missed talking to y'all! Peace! 🎶🎶🎶
I think the reason it is hard to believe is that they have so many great jazz artists playing for them that it is like how could you not have been familiar with them since you're into jazz artists?
Really enjoyed watching how excited you were to discover this music for the 1st time. As a fellow music lover I know that feeling so well.
If I remember correctly Fagan initially didn't think he was a good enough singer so they had a different vocalist on some of the songs. In time they decided Fagan could sing his own material better than anyone else, even if he wasn't a technically great singer as you said. Some of my favorite artists aren't technically great singers, but I find being able to convey emotion through your vocals much more impactful.
Singer on some of the songs is David Palmer who was with the band for an album or 2
AJA is the best produced album but their two best albums are Countdown to ecstacy and The royal scam. The first 7 albums are near perfect.
I agree about CTE and TRS. It seems a lot of us hard core SD fans like them better than Aja, as great as it is.
Everything Must Go is incredibly underrated.
@@danl.909 Agree. I would count myself in that group that likes CTE and TRS better than AJA. Hell, I like Pretzel Logic and Can't Buy A Thrill better than AJA too!
I kind of like Pretzel Logic!
Yea. Aja is sooooo slick! If it was the only SD I knew of, I'd be excstatic. But it's perhaps a little too sanitary when compared to their earlier work. And Goucho, as lovely as it sounds, needs more fizz.
Such a joy this channel is. Lex should be in Hollywood what an absolute stunner 😊
I first heard ‘Reelin in the Years’ it was 1973.. I was 19 and working on a North Sea oil rig….. I got onshore, bought ‘can’t buy a thrill’ and have been a Dan lover ever since.
Thank you for another superb reaction. If you're half as nice in person as you are on the videos I highly doubt you're even capable of making a convincing lie. Having heard a song in the background is not the same as knowing it and denying it. "Reeling In The Years" is a rocker that you'll probably recognize, too. But it's so good. "Kings" is awesome. "Midnight Cruiser" (not sung by Donald Fagen) is awesome. Rock on, Nick N Lex!
Great video ! These 70s sound and bands were awesome back in the day growing up in the 70s and 80s . I remember this because I have a record and cassette when this came out in the early 70s.
welcome back guys, hope you continue on your Steely Dan journey, great music ahead if you do !!!!!!
Thank goodness you're still young so have years of enjoying Steely Dan ahead! haha These songs are so familiar to me - I've heard them countless times, but I never tire of them. Haven't caught your channel for a while and your review of Babylon Sisters popped up today, so I'm warming up to watching that. It's been a favourite of mine - also for a very long time, it's so atmospheric. Popping over to watch it now. Thanks so much for these treats! Much appreciated.
Love the reaction America was another great band from that Era. My music for years.
You need to check out Donald Fagen's solo album 'The Nightfly' sheer brilliance. Great reaction again.
They did IGY already, and, of course, loved it!
Ditto!! On of the greatest albums ever put together!
I can remember when 'Can't Buy a Thrill' came out - first record I owned where I loved every single track on the record! Most of the songs are lesser known than these two and 'Reelin' In The Years' but those lesser known ones are still gems.
This album came out when I was 22. Never tire of it.
I didn't know who Steely Dan was when I bought "Aja" in 1977. I just thought the album cover was cool. Best blind purchase I ever made.
Keep doing what you are doing. Steely Dan coming to California this year and looking forward to seeing them! Love seeing how you react to this awesome music!
Steely Dan is always in my play list! I would recommend "Show Biz Kids" when you're in the mood for a banger!
By the time the album reached this song I was a life long fan
Bought this album in 73 Wore it out
The solo instrument that was used before the keyboard solo was an electric sitar.
Steely Dan co-founders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are/were (RIP Walter) musical perfectionists who spent excessive hours in studio perfecting their craft, they eventually devoted their time to the studio utilizing only the best of “session” musicians to bring their creations to fruition. Their efforts successfully sprouted talent such as David Palmer, Jeff “skunk” Baxter and Michael McDonald.
Some songs to try-Glamour Profession- Green Earrings- Your Gold Teeth- Night by Night- Pretzel Logic- Don't take me Alive-Here at the Western World- thats just a few to try for now
If You Listen Reel Deep, There is So Much Going on Musically You'll Find Yourself Listening Over and Over Again !!! Those Guy's, Donald Fagan and (Walter Becker, R.I.P. ) Are and Were Musical Geniuses !!!
I suppose you could describe it as a bossa nova beat. The stringed instrument you can hear is an electrified sitar. On Dirty Work, the vocals are by David Palmer who was only on the first album. This song was used in a memorable scene in The Sopranos. I've always said the brilliant muscianship is a given but what people tend to forget are the vocal harmonies. I'd put them up there with CSN and Fleetwood Mac in the harmony department. You'd love Babylon Sisters, so funky with the Purdie shuffle by the incomparable Bernard Purdie. I was lucky enough to see them back in 2019, obviously without Walter, in Birmingham (England). It was a great gig, unfortunately no Babylon Sisters (which they'd done in Manchester the previous night). Stevie Winwood supported, who was also great, and came on later to do Pretzel Logic with Dan. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven.
Thanks, I was curious who was singing the lead
It's not a sitar. It's a guitar called the Coral "Electric Sitar". But it's just an electric guitar with a bridge that has a wooden piece under the strings that makes them buzz like a sitar (on a sitar it's called a jawari). Sitars are a completely different instrument altogether with completely different number of strings which are used for different purposes. This guitar has six strings EADGBE, and frets just like every other guitar.
Where to start on Can’t Buy a Thrill? You can’t miss with any of the songs. Different styles and singers 😎
Reeling in the Years is a staple , I say couple that with ‘Only a Fool Would Say That’ as your next two Steely Dan songs .
The Singer on this song is David Palmer. He was brought into the sessions for this album, mainly on the insistence of their record label. After the album was released he was fired mainly for his alcohol use and the fact that Donald Fagen and Walter Becker believed that he could he couldn't interpret their music
David Palmer - lead vocals on "Dirty Work" and "Brooklyn", backing vocals
Donald Fagen - acoustic and electric pianos, plastic (YC-30) organ, lead vocals (except on "Dirty Work", "Midnite Cruiser", and "Brooklyn"), backing vocals
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - guitar, pedal steel guitar, spoken word on "Only a Fool Would Say That"
Denny Dias - guitar, electric sitar
Walter Becker - electric bass, backing vocals
Jim Hodder - drums, percussion, lead vocal on "Midnite Cruiser", backing vocals
So glad you've discovered Steely Dan. You have a lot more to look forward to. I'm 61 and was blessed to grow up in the 60s and 70s - the best time for music. I feel sorry for young people today. They don't get that anticipation of waiting for new LPs to come out, pre-ordering because you knew you would love every song on the album!!!
"Do It Again" was the opening song on their very first album.
Then the ride began!
Been listening to SD for 50 years. I appreciate your comparison between the organs in SD and the Doors. Both great solos.
You two...making an old freak remember young...when this dropped it changed things/minds
Steely Dan....the groove masters
Welcome back you two!
That was a pure joy to watch!
I listened to this growing up and it's wonderful to watch you get into it...it does the ol' heart good...Love It!!!
Peace and Love ☮
(Lex, the hair looks great!)
Nick, I want to see you play some "gee-tar" one of these days!
I’ve been listening to all Steely Dan’s complete albums since 1971, when this came out, so I always knew all their music, but my friends in High school didn’t make that connection. So, it was a common thing, even back then.
Modmary…”Can’t Buy A Thrill” came out in Nov. of ‘72…
I remember it like it was yesterday because I bought it the day it came out. As a kid, I happened to have been in the store as I watched the Peaches Records employees hang the promo poster and I just loved the cover artwork. The guy behind the counter said I’d love it, because he heard the 4 song promo EP…I used all my allowance money on that 1 record…
It’s still in my stacks…along with every single Steely Dan 45, vinyl, Cassette, CD, and yes, even digital downloads…
I guess I’m obsessed, but I know what I like…
@@twoblacklabs904 My older Brother bought that album, and we both listened to it together, but I forgot the exact year. Thank you for correcting me. I was 10 years old. 😊 We’ve both been obsessed with Steely Dan ever since.
Their first song from their first album... it was mind blowing
Love your Steely Dan reactions, guys!! Hope you share with us your first reactions of the rest of the catalogue!! Totally worth it!! ¡Abrazos!
What a great way to discover the music of Steely Dan.
You will find absolute perfection, even on the ones you don’t like the fist time around. You will eventually succumb to the brilliance of their lyrics and unparalleled musical arrangements.
You won’t be disappointed … 😎🤘🏼
This album is their original New York Jazz band that got transposed to Los Angeles and it still has the New York Vibe, while Royal Scam and Aja are the Los Angeles vibe and was done with mostly session musicians. And Dirty Work was covered by Barbara Streisand. They worked with the same producer and engineer from this album to Gaucho.
David Palmer sang lead on "Do It Again" as well as "Dirty Work". He was later fired and Donald Fagen reluctantly took over the lead vocals.
One of my first songs to put on long drives! Thanks for the reaction:)
Kid Charlemagne HAS to be the next song you do. The guitar solo in it is one of the greatest all-time on any rock track, not just by Steely Dan.
For me The Royal Scam is their best album !
Larry Carlton has sessioned with over 100 artists and bands, as well as solo work and fronting one of the preeminent jazz bands - Fourplay. He is, to me, the finest jazz/fusion guitarist on the planet.
Great guitar solo on Kid! In fact a great ablum!
Everything they did was unparalleled, but "Dont take me alive" is far better than Kid Charlemagne
@@stanleymasterson1135 That opening is fuc$ing killer! Larry Carlton is great!
My all time favourite solos, deep, deep in the pocket
Another great reaction video! You guys would be great to hang out with. You have such an awesome taste in music! Keep up the great videos. Gary
Hi , "Do It Again" was the 1st vinyl single I bought of Steely Dan in the 70's. I bought a 2nd single they released called "Haitian Divorce" which uses guitar voicebox throughout and is brilliant. Really funky....Then the years passed having never bought or got into any of their albums. Too busy with Led Zepp, Yes, & Pink Floyd. Lol - I was about 40yrs old when I discovered their albums, beginning with "Aja" of all albums. I eventually bought "Can't Buy A Thrill" and mistook it for a greatest hits album, as it had so many well known hits on it from the 70's. Some I had heard and never knew it was Steely Dan...So you are not alone. It's a fantastic debut album. I ended up with almost every album - almost ? ...Yea - They have a new Live album not long out. It's on my Wish List. Great reaction & welcome back ! X
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was also in this band before he went to the DOOBIE BROTHERS. He has the nick name "Skunk" because (Wikipedia says it best) "his interest in music recording technology led him to wonder about hardware and software originally developed for military use, specifically data compression algorithms and large-capacity storage devices. His next-door neighbor was a retired engineer who had worked on the Sidewinder missile program. This neighbor bought Baxter a subscription to Aviation Week magazine, provoking his interest in additional military-oriented publications and missile defense systems in particular. He became self-taught in this area, and at one point wrote a five-page paper that proposed converting the ship-based anti-aircraft AEGIS missile into a rudimentary missile defense system. He gave the paper to California Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, and his career as a defense consultant began."
It wasn't on any of their studio albums (that I know of), but you should include "F.M." in your samplings of Steely Dan :-)
Do It Again is in my top 3 Steely Dan faves
Love how the ride cymbal in the background, keeps a constant straight 4 beat, subtly holding it all together, and keeping a solid groove. Great review guys!
That fish shaped percussion instrument is a 'Guiro'.
For those who are unfamiliar, a very underlooked gem is "King of the World".
That voice is David Palmer, probably Steely's biggest hit not sung by Fagen, but the song was written by Fagen and Becker.