My Old School (Steely Dan) | Lexington Lab Band
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Episode 7: Steely Dan
Song 3: My Old School
Vocals: Tom Jones
Keys: Rob Pottorf
Guitar: Dale Adams
Guitar: Jim Carpenter
Bass: Mike Vandemark
Drums: Ryan McQuerry
Horns: Kevin Dennison, Tyler Myers, Kenny Knauer, Dan Long
Backing Vocals: Jessica McKenney, Amanda Carter, Liz Barber
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Any band attempting to cover any Steely Dan song, and succeeding to this high level has to be applauded. In other words, Wow, thank you!
So glad to hear Steely Dan music being played at a high level, and add in the fact that these songs are still relevant 50 years later.
Know what you mean but what does relevancy mean today? Not too much…
@@jedgould5531 hey hey my my, rock and roll can never die.
@@jedgould5531 Correct. When everything is relative, and your truth is yours, then there is no relevance. Standards vanish into the either. 1st reaction - stay off airplanes.
This is what we are truly missing these days----ACTUAL GREAT MUSICIANS!!!
True👈🏻this is Sooo darn good 👍 👍👍👍👍
Ain't that the fracking truth !!!
Not really missing is it!
You hit the nail on the head buddy. 😂
This shows that talent is world wide: For example Lexington Band to Leonide and Friends are just two of cover bands that play the tunes right. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Realize how hard those guitar solos are to imitate.
LLB is by far my favorite cover band, but you gotta check out the Leonid and Friends version of this song with Alex Poz singing and absolutely nailing the guitar as good as it gets.
Right?!
I’m not a musician, and even I know how technical Steely Dan’s music was. You guys nailed it!
Heard this song on FM radio in the summer of '73 and bought their "Countdown To Ecstasy" album the next day. Brilliant horn arrangement by the late-great Jimmie Haskell, and my all-time favorite lead guitar performance by Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. Thanks to all of you here for putting in the years of practice to play Steely Dan songs this well.
Heard My Old School a gazillion times. IMHO They nailed it.
Epic performance by an epic band! 💯🎯🔥🔥🔥
Back up singers are spot on ! Fabulous job to everyone . Brass phenomenal . Loved all of it
Tom's vocals are perfect for Steely Dan, great job.
Spot on...
Couldn't agree more. He sounds so good that I wish he had been on the studio recordings so as to enjoyed for all the past years.
I challenge any other cover band to beat these guys on the details. Just check out their assorted videos of perfectly replicated originals on their extensive channel. Beyond amazing talent thru and thru. Love this stuff!
Maybe Leonids group
Note for note perfect !
Great rendition. Kudos to the backup singers and horn section who never get as much praise as the strings (which are spot on)
Tight and spot on.
!! Every positive thing everyone has already said - with brass knobs on. Absolutely incredible.
Walter Becker is smiling. God I miss his music. Many Thanks LLB!
Still got Donald Fagon
WOW! I’m amazed! Steely Dan is my absolute favorite. I would have never thought anyone could’ve come close to them. Incredible…
Lexington Lab Band is the best cover band ever!
Easily.
They're DAMN good and I don't want to take anything away from them... but I love me some Leonid & Friends too
I think LLB had more people willing to play for free and happily donated their time when they heard that an amazing band was going to cover Steely Dan!🎶👍
Not only does he have a great voice, but lead singer also gives off a COOL Mike Hammer /Stacy Keach
vibe!! JUST awesome!!👍😀
Every aspect of this song is perfect. Vocals, horns, piano, drums, and guitars were so spot on that your efforts are virtually indistinguishable from the Steely Dan original. You folks are amazing. Please don’t stop.
Great rendition as always! More Jim Carpenter! That guy rocks the guitar. And Liz Barber on backup vocals is always a treat. She is so good on so many songs.
so many great chops on this song. some of the runs.... oh my. great job to everyone. Go PRS!
This is an extremely difficult lead vocal to duplicate without over doing it; and to me it was spot on; while allowing the horn section and keyboards to take the bridge by backing the vocals without over doing it. Not only were Steely Dan perfectionists they were amazing
musicians Skunk Baxter et al. which makes this rendition amazing because
it’s as good as the original since you even managed to put your own spin on it. That’s saying a lot because SD is one of my favorite bands and this is one of my favorite songs. Take a group bow you made SD proud.
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Absolutely that’s why I was so impressed because they are one of my top 5 bands of all time; to me their music is timeless. Many bands get the music part down for the most part but badly miss on the vocals. I think when you have an iconic voice like Lou Graham Tom Petty Stevie Nicks (you get the idea ) that its a mistake to try to be to perfect with the vocals because then it’s just a cover; but what’s separates you guys from 99% of everybody else is you guys do tributes because you put your own spin on it. A perfect example was the keyboards and the guitar bridges for REOs Roll with the Changes. IT WAS BETTER then the original. I actually saw a video of SD My old school that completely omitted one of the most iconic guitar solos in rock music. If your interested in an amazing version on U tube look up Burklee school of musics version
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That is so cool! Steely Dan has always been in my top five favorites of all time.
Larry Carlton would be proud
Agree 100%. Lots of their covers are similar. Imagine covering Ann Wilson!
Donald Fagen did the lead vocal on the original, and even he would admit he has the vocal talents of perhaps Jerry Lewis, i.e. not that impressive, so the vocalist here did a fine job which probably exceeded the original.
The original guitar solos were done by Denny Diaz, I believe, after Fagen and Becker tried many other top guitarists and were not satisfied with what they heard. This guitarist did not attempt an exact note for note replication, but did do many similar riffs very well, though he was very slightly behind a few times. Still, great job, I don’t think I have heard any better other than the original.
Nice brass arrangements and execution, my favorite being the riff after “California, tumbles in to the sea.” Great job!
Brilliant. Loved it...excellent musicianship all round. Great vocals 👏
😂❤❤
Massive SD fan for 45 years impossible to do a better job than this. This band is phenomenal their Eagles covers are immaculate . Fantastic musicians all of them. Thanks for sharing
Only brilliant musicians can do these type of songs.
Fact!
Check out Salem Boyz version on RUclips...A band that plays together 1 week per year. You won't believe it.
True story
this is awesome, right down to the foot pedal on the cowbell, truly great musicians. Keep it going. I started watching these guys around midnight and the next thing I knew the sun was coming up
An explosion of sound!
Steely Dan Matters.
My new earphones are just LOVING this! Just amazing! These people play the soundtrack of my life.
Now my favorite cover groups of all time....
You guys are amazing. Thank you for covering one of my favorites
The best musicians in the world they pay so much attention to detail, what other group can match them ?
100% perfect! That Denny Diaz solo must have been daunting! Excellent vocals all around!
Jeff Baxter played the lead breaks on this track
The Skunk took the lead on this One ..
Believe me, there’s nothing like standing around jamming, having some fun, sounding good and getting paid for it. Wala!
Brilliant cover with the most gorgeous backup singers on the planet who also moonlight as phenomenal lead singers.
RIP Daddy G...maybe you'll finally find it.
Spot on great rendition! Perfect timing, great vocals, and singers.
I love the back up ladies, they are spot on !
Nobody covers Steely Dan. Well these guys do and do it amazingly well!
Jim Carpenter was awesome on the guitar!
Best part of the video in my opinion
I love this version of the song. All of the instruments and backup singers are great and I particularly love Tom Jones voice.
Unfriggenly believably great version of the Dan song!
Absolutely brilliant
LLB should be everyones favorite playlist. These guys and gals are awesome.
It's 3:45am in Eastern Kentucky on the start of memorial day weekend, binge listening to this great band. Bravo 👏👏
Always loved this song. What a great tribute. Home run! Right outta the park. I can watch this one over and over.
Just like listening to my old vinyl!!
Number one favorite. Awesome awrsome
Freeking awesome!!!!
Awesomeness again and again by LLB
Another timeless song done to perfection by LLB
Perfect!!!!!
I listen, I share, I love this
The guitar work on this song is sooo good. But heck everyone hit the bullseye! 😎👍
this is sad.. a thousand views.. ?? all of their covers are spot on.. some better than the originals. great musicians.. keep rocking guys..
I agree brother. This is probably the most undiscovered gem on youtube. Steely Dan is some out of the norm stuff and Lexington Lab hit another home run.
They are the best cover band on RUclips!!
@Kenneth Garnett I agree 100%👍
What is so great about LLB is that these re-creations are clearly done out of love for the music. And so many different people are involved. The video shoots are so well done and always capture the playing and vocals of each member. A million hits would be nice but at least we found these diamonds in the haystack of YT. There is nothing that even comes to these Steely Dan covers anywhere on the web.
Better than originals??? Come on now.
Nailed it! Again!
I don't think it could be done any better....great work by everyone!👋👋👋
Just lovely!!!!!
This band is TIGHT!!!! Love the Steely Dan covers!
Excellent *****
Video production, and the music. All outstanding.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard this song I could retire. . . .. but wait, I am retired.
This is definitely a "stop whatever you are doing, turn it up and just listen" piece..
Amazing.... as usual......
Absolutely *outstanding.* 10/10.
I’ve seen Steely Dan a few times over the years. When I close my eyes I’m listening to them. As always, you guys nailed it!
You are a rejuvenation pill......instantly back my forties; thanks for making me young again!
Steely Dan was a great musician, and a real nice man.
🤣
Always love that moment (here at 3:40) when California tumbles into the sea to the bleat of a baritone sax.
Terrific.
Another 100% fantastic cover. And being a Bari player myself, I never get tired of LLB's horn section!
Wow!
To say that you guys were absolutely spot-on is truly an understatement. Thank you for all of the hard work all of you put into providing us with this six minutes of bliss.
It’s equally as much fun sitting back with my eyes closed and my headphones on, as it is piping it to my TV and turning up the stereo.
You guys are amazing!
Steely Dan had a very unique sophisticated sound, and this band did this song incredible justice and then some. Amazing!!
Thanks so much for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and turn on the alerts for upcoming content. You’re not going to want to miss it!
Bravo ALL! from a guitar/vocalist who spent 20 years doing the Steely thing. The precision from everyone was fascinating to watch. Thanks EVERYONE!
Wow thank you for doing my favorite steely Dan song ever that was absolute perfection beautifully done thank you thank you thank you a thousand thumbs up 👍👍👍👍
LLB does it again. No wonder I dial them up on RUclips every day. Steely Dan songs are tough to learn! You guys and gals are masters of your craft!
I never heard any cover version of this song so faithful to the original - blown away
Me too! Great job! I love the guitar dude you're awesome!
Give Lenoid and Friends a listen. My Old School Better then this!!
Having listened to both versions, I'm pretty sure L&F copied this one. LLB did their excellent cover first.
Unbelievable...you guys do it all!
Asome, so totaly together...!
Fabulous! Such talent is a joy to hear. Especially love the guitar riffs......you do Jeff Baxter proud!
Love the look on Dales face at 4:37 it’s like “oh ya that’s how ya do it !
One of my very favorite bands. Thanks boys and girls!
Steely Dan was awesome and LLB brings this tune to another level. This is so so so good. Everyone does their parts so well. Jim Carpenter was amazing on guitar and Jessica,Liz, and Amanda are just incredible. The horns sound so good. You guys totally nailed this one. I enjoy watching you guys have so much fun doing these songs. This is why I spend hours after hours watching and listening to your videos. You guys are the very best. You always put a smile on my face and joy in my heart. Thanks everyone for all that you do to make this happen.
So TRUE!!!
Damn.....Excellent...period....
Absolutely awesome 😎!!!! Great job 👍👌!!!! Love me some Steely Dan!!!!
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My late-night rabbit hole travels almost always make a trip through LLB territory. 😁👍🎼🍺💛
I've said this in other videos, but your Steely Dan covers are exceptional! This is a particularly hard song to do, because it's so 'different' (even for them). LOVED the guitar solo(s). Not exact duplicates of the original... but pays homage while making it YOURS! Excellent!
Awesome! About my old school....BARD!
Thankyou for this great music, nailed it again as usual LLB :)
Excellent! Smooooooth.👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️
Why do I find myself binge watching these guys? Spectacular!
excellent!
Steely Dan were always perfectionists and they would be proud of your cover. Splendid job!
Really appreciate this!
ditto!
Brilliant!
Nobody tackles Steely Dan like LLB. Listening to this was quite a bit like listening to the album back in 1975.
An incredible song, brilliantly done. Thank You!
Steely Dan is one of my favorite bands and you aced it !!!! GREAT JOB !!!!
Okay that was 5 minutes and 56 seconds of awesome !
wonderful!
DAMN fine job guys... Damn fine!
Love it! You guys nailed it!