Steve Miller, in 1956 Steve was 12 and had a band. One of the members was Boz Scaggs. Wrote the song 'Gangster of Love' when he was 11. Les Paul of Les Paul Gibson fame was his godfather. Steve Miller, absolute legend.
@@MedSurg420Not sure if it's you or me that has the comprehensive issue, but it looks to me that she said that Boz Skaggs wrote it. In your case, maybe it's the 420 factor.
@@darrinlindsey I believe I read it correctly. However, the real point I was making was that neither of them wrote the song, they covered it. The song is originally Johnny "Guitar" Watson's.
"Fly Like An Eagle" was SMB's biggest hit around here. "Rock N Me" and "Jet Airliner" are also great. "Take the Money and Run" was always my favorite. "Take the Money and Run" is a story about a bank robbing couple, ala Bonnie and Clyde.
There are literally too many epic Steve Miller Band songs to list. Jet Airliner, Rock'n Me, Jungle Love, Serenade, Fly Like an Eagle, Take the Money and Run, Swingtown, and it goes on.
This tune was a huge hit. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1974 and 16 years later topped the charts in England. Yes 16 years later! More than 16 years later, in September 1990, it reached number one in the UK Singles Chart for two weeks[2] after being used in "Great Deal", a Hugh Johnson-directed television advertisement for Levi's, thus holding the record for the longest gap between transatlantic chart-toppers
Steve Miller was a hit making machine in the 70s. Their greatest hits album is amazing in that so many of the songs on it were in regular rotation on Classic Rock radio stations for decades.
Jet Airliner" original was done by the most soulful overlooked cat that ever lived. The Blind Paul Pena. Honestly like Pena's version better. Check it & Paul Pena "A bit of Alright" as well.
I can tell you that in the 70’s indoor roller skating was very popular. And Steve Miller was one of the most popular bands playing. We’d go every weekend, meet up with friends, and skate to fantastic 70’s music. Good times.
I had the honor of seeing Steve Miller when he and Peter Frampton were touring together in 2017 (at the Shoreline Amphitheater) to celebrate their 50 years of friendship. This song was one of the encore songs and I stuck around to hear this (I had to leave because I had to work early the next morning but was willing to sacrifice the sleep for this live). It is classic Steve Miller on that he references a couple of his previous songs (Space Cowboy, Gangster of Love).
Surprise choice ! Wild Mountain Honey by them should be next! PS pursuant to the last vid, the swamp monster of all time is Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by The Hollies.
Fantastic request!! " The Air That I Breathe" is a masterpiece... "Long Cool Woman..." is phenomenal as well! And SO DIFFERENT! My father loved "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"... It will forever remind me of him. ❤️ He was my biggest influence of music... When I was very little (barely 2) I'd try to play my favourite albums from his now priceless (& vast) vinyl collection... I could cry thinking of the damage I must've done! He never got upset... I think he was proud, lol.
I saw him play with his band on a very hot summer day going into dusk. It was at a county fair. Then about 4 songs into the concert an Iowa tornado blew through the state. the concert had to be stopped. We all crowded into a city works building and sheltered for 20 minutes. The wind and rain had blow so hard we were all worried that the tornado would rip the roof off. We were lucky the tornado missed the park where the show was at, but not by much. When we all came out, most of us thought the show was over. Hell no said Steve. Give us 45 minutes to set the stage and we will play for you all. 1 hour later as the sun was just fading out the band took the stage. There was about 3000 fans and soon to be life long fans cheering. The band played for about 2 hours total. They did 2 versions of the joker. One before the storm and an acoustic version with just Steve playing for the first minute of the song. Had been a fan of the space cowboy long before that show. I will never stop thinking they're one of the most thankful artists for their fans you'll ever see and hear. Stay safe my brothers from another mother
Living In The USA, Rockin' Me, Fly Like An Eagle, Jungle Love, Abracadabra, Dance Dance Dance, Jet Airliner, Wild Mountain Honey, Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash, Take The Money And Run, Swingtown, Serenade, Mercury Blues, Space Cowboy,....all by Steve Miller Band plus a few more
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better. Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
YES! "Space Intro" also leads into the album version of the song, which includes the opening instrumental part that was trimmed off the single release.
I've heard this song since it came out 47 years ago. I've always loved the slide guitar licks. I've only just realized that HAS to be a lap steel guitar!
The crazy producers of that era We had an old school producer back in the late 90s and he wanted fade out like that on alot of the tracks We only allowed 1.
Jet Airliner" original was done by the most soulful overlooked cat that ever lived. The Blind Paul Pena. Honestly like Pena's version better. Check it & Paul Pena "A bit of Alright" as well.
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better. Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
ABSOLUTELY... but... listen to the studio version FIRST... AND THEN watch Joe explain how he wrote it. Alex will go nuts I promise. ruclips.net/video/NIzyTk1fuf0/видео.html
YES! YES! YES! A trilogy of absolute GREAT Supertramp albums - Crime of the Century (1974), Even In the Quietest Moments (1977) and Breakfast In America (1979)
Jungle Love is another fun song. We used to listen to Fly Like an Eagle with the intro on 4 foot speakers that literally shook the house! What a great time to be young.
A huge Number One hit for the Steve Miller Band back in January, 1974. It was the 70's, everyone smoked grass. This is why the music was so good. Everyone was letting their inhibitions down and just doing it. I am so lucky that I was born when I was! The music was so good back then. There's nothing like this now.
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better. Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
@@jgsrhythm100 Agreed! I prefer Pena's version just in the way I prefer Tony Joe White's original version of "A Rainy Night in Georgia" more than the more popular cover versions.
Andy and Alex: You guys are my favorite rock and roll reaction duo! I get a kick out of watching your reactions to the songs that were the background music to my life in the 70’s. At 65 years old, it’s so much fun to be reminded of some of the best years of my life. Also, totally love your knowledge of music as well. Another great song by the Steve Miller Band to check out is “Fly Like an Eagle”. You won’t be disappointed! Cheers! 🥂🤘🏼🥂
Man...there’s so much great music from the 70s,80s and some of the 90s. You have to get in your way back machine, and see how much the past has to offer. No autotune! Just well Written songs.Just great music Steve Miller has many many great songs, dive into his music and you will see. Look up his album anthology a great piece of work.A throwback to that time is a band of three sisters from Mexico called the WARNING...any song,check them out if you want to see Great rock ‘n’ roll.
Threshold/Jet Airliner Jungle Love EVERYONE had the Steve Miller album Book of Dreams in high school. Not drinking whisky...it's 9:30am...can I still stay subscribed? 😁
@@darwinbeard4373 There is a video with the lyrics on youtube that I always watch, but Springstein must of had some good smoke when writing the lyrics. Lol
@@darwinbeard4373 It took me years before I found out he was saying deuce. I remember as kids and we would be playing football and everyone kept singing douche. We thought it was hilarious.
😂 when I went to college a friend wanted a good song for her first weed experience. This is what I suggested to her and she went for it! I didn’t get to witness her pop her weed cherry but she said it was perfect! 😂
My buddy said the "really like your peaches want to shake your trees" line on a woman in a night club. The epic slap he received was probably the best part of that night.
A little trivia question about Steve Miller: Les Paul was Steve Millers Godfather. The Millers were best man and matron of honor at Les Paul & Mary Ford wedding.
Ah, but what is "the pompatous of love"?... Steve Miller is classic, he grew up hanging out with Les Paul as a family friend. Boz Scaggs (lido shuffle) was an early band mate also worth checking out. Fly Like an Eagle had a bunch of great tracks...
I’m glad I read your comment before I pointed out the same word...I used to song “properties” of love when I was a kid just thinking he chose to pronounce it that way until a radio DJ ( you know I’m going way back) asked for callers who might know what “pompatous” meant. This was really fun to watch and listen to. You have a great night💜🤘🏿💜
There are songs that we all listen to that have the power to trigger a distant memory. "The Joker" is one of those songs. It was late 1973 and I was still in elementary school in Santa Ana, California. It was a different and much simpler time. I was walking on my schools playground on a weekend, as I lived right next to the school, and I saw my buddies big brother in the distance with a group of friends. As I walked towards them I noticed three things. The first was the group were all teenagers and sitting in a circle listening to one of them strum the guitar, which in those days was a fairly common occurrence, Second, there was a pungent smell of a weird cigarette that the kids were all smoking. Third, as I got closer I noticed they had a transistor radio and the song that was playing was "The Joker". My buddies friend yelled at me to go away before I got too close, which I did. As I walked back home I recalled the events of that day, still to young to comprehend, I wondered why I had been chased away by an otherwise friendly guy I knew. As I matured I understood and often I chuckled as I recall the perfection of what I witnessed. I now associate this song to the much more carefree days of my youth and it holds a special place in my library and heart. Fun reaction, Steve Millers greatest Hits, was one of my first purchases when I could afford my own music.
"You don't even know about wild mountain honey" lol Awhile back I was begging for some Steve Miller Space Cowboy Livin In The USA Jungle Love Jet Airliner Take The Money And Run Rockin Me Fly Like An Eagle Wild Mountain Honey There are some great early live recordings
"One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer" by the immortal George Thorogood and the Destroyers. You know his work ("Bad to the Bone") but not this masterwork.
OMG...one of my fav bands of all time. His songs reminds me of lazy summer afternoons. Laying on a grassy bank along the river quick dip to cool off. Stevie Guitar on the boom box. The scent of mary jane not too far off. My buddy Jack Daniels told tales to everyone, offering soda's to quench his truths. good times had by all.
I recently found out that the first concert my father went to was The Steve Miller Band... and it was also the first concert I ever went to some 25 years later. I grew up with "Book of Dreams" and "The Joker" albums being played on vinyl in the house when I was a little boy. Let's just say it had an influence on me. I'm pushing 50, and Dad is past 70. If you guys haven't reacted to anything off "Book of Dreams", you SHOULD. It's a seminal piece of 70's music history and some of the coolest music EVER created on this planet.
@@kevinfenton7043 Not young here, probably older than you! Maybe I thought they were Aussies because of the song Dreamtime based upon Australian aboriginal folklore.
"Fly Like an Eagle" and "Take the Money and Run".... "Rock N Me" Stevie Guitar Miller has a bunch of great songs and albums. Fun fact Les Paul was his Godfather and close friend with his parents.
Fly Like An Eagle is the one I think you guys would dig and everyone has suggested all the best Steve Miller cuts. Also I'd bet you guys would get into Ballroom Blitz by Sweet, Free Ride by Edgar Winter, Down By the River by Neil Young, Ready For Love by Bad Company, Make Me Smile by Chicago, Hello, It's Me by Todd Rundgren, Up on Cripple Creek by The Band - so much 1970's rock n roll goodness :-)
Andy is going to really like this one. It's a fun track. When I was in the 9th grade, I danced with my first girl to this song. There's a special place in my heart for this one. Fly like an Eagle needs to be next. Cheers gents! I hope you have a great day.
Steve Miller=Creativity in abundance You will listen many times. •Take The Money and Run •Fly Like an Eagle •Rock N Me •Jet Airliner Many more hits. All memorable 🔊🔊🔊
I remember back in the 90's when my daughter was about 12 asks me from the backseat, "Dad what does he mean Midnight Toker"? Uh, well, he said talker, she says "No he didn't"
I'm in my 60's & whiskey may have been a 'goto" many years ago but now the mature me much prefers "Blueberry Haze" if ya kno what I'm talkin' 'bout. Roadtrip playlist needs: "Radar Love" (long version) & "LA Woman"
Ah, LA Woman, yes!! Great suggestion!! Lol, I said the same thing about Radar Love in a comment... It's a must-listen, IMO, as well as one of the best road trip songs! Dying at your Blueberry Haze comment!😂🤘🏻 I can't touch it, unfortunately, because I have a disability that causes a ton of pain & it would definitely help... But it makes me extremely paranoid & not in a good way😂
Songs back then were tempered for FM radio..... Saturday night parked in the woods partying...You would have to been there to appreciate songs like this...
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better. Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
Saw Steve Miller @ Penn State in 1973-74. The students were getting rowdy & the security was getting pissed off. Steve stopped the concert in the middle of a song, said to the students back off, the security is just doing their job and you guys in security just calm down, their just kids. He called for a roadie to bring him his acoustic, sent the band off stage, sat on a stool proceeding to do about 4 solo acoustic songs. Everyone chilled down, he brought the band back and launched into (I believe, hey I'm 67 so the memory isn't what it used to be) " Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma" playing the rest of his set. By the way I saw Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon tour) the night before in Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ, drove through to Altoona for this show the next night. God it was a great time for rock, jazz fusion, southern rock.
In case you didn't know, Space Cowboy & Gangster Of Love are references to earlier songs by Steve. Both are great songs in their own right. But Steve hit his peak with the late 70s albums Fly Like An Eagle and Book Of Dreams. I'll bet the majority of your SMB requests will come from that album. If you are looking to create a "road trip" mix tape, maybe your next Doobie Brothers song should be Rockin' Down The Highway.
My dad had this LP and the Book of Dreams LP when I was a kid. I fell in love with The Steve Miller Band. My first concert as an adult was TSMB and I found out decades later, that it was also my dad's first concert experience. We all float down here lol. The only LP I own to this day is The Book of Dreams. You guys should listen to the album!!
DUDE, THE GUITAR WAILING WAS THE BEST PART!!!! I loved the bass throughout the entire song because you gotta love a good bass part! The lead singer was great, you're right, he wasn't trying too hard, but sang it with confidence, and he was having a great time! I had my doubts, but this song was fantastic and the groove was catchy all the way! Great way to start off the week and have a good one Andy and Alex! :)
"Some people call me Maurice" Really, those people call everybody Maurice. But it's cool anyway. More Steve Miller? Jungle Love. New suggestion: Meatloaf - Bat Out Of Hell.
Gawd....I was your age sitting in Sedalia, MO at the 3 day Ozark Music Festival in July of 1974 listening to Steve do this song. 200K + were up on their their bare feet in 105' blazing heat, rocking out to Steve Miller & many more. Miller's songs are all very catchy!! Glad you turned him on to The Joker,... you're so right about the quotables that come from the lyrics. Rock on dudes.
I've finally made the decision to subscribe, I've been watching for a long time and not only have your videos gotten better but I really love your chemistry, it really seems like you guys get into the songs and give them the respect they deserve. This channel gives me the chance to go back and listen to those amazing songs I've long forgotten about. I've seen you've been on a CCR kick recently, if you get the chance please do my favorite song 'I put a spell on you' thank you guys.
When you listen to Fly Like an Eagle, be sure to pay attention to the groovy and tasteful drumming! But the lyrics, to me, are the heart: "Feed the babies who don't have enough to eat Shoe the children with no shoes on their feet House the people living in the street There's a solution I want to fly like an eagle to the sea Fly like an eagle, let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle til I'm free..." Pretty different theme than The Joker!
Been a long time comin’ for us to check out some Steve Miller Band!! What’s the next track by them we gotta check out?! Cheers friends! 🔥🤟🏻
Threshold/Jet Airliner
In the Wintertime
Jet Airliner or Take The Money And Run.
Gotta be fly like an eagle. Has to be.
Fly Like An Eagle, Take The Money and Run, The Stake, Winter Time, Jet Airliner, and Abracadabra. ❤️
😎🌿MIDNIGHT TOKER🌿🌿U got This Right...FLY LIKE AN EAGLE🌿OR🌿 Space Cowboy or Jet Airliner next!!!!
Jungle Love, Take the Money and Run, Fly Like an Eagle
Yes! 😊
shubada du ma ma. Epic song !
agreed
I concur - those would be my first three choices - followed by something older like Living in the USA.
Yup, these!
Steve Miller, in 1956 Steve was 12 and had a band. One of the members was Boz Scaggs. Wrote the song 'Gangster of Love' when he was 11. Les Paul of Les Paul Gibson fame was his godfather. Steve Miller, absolute legend.
Steve didn't write Gangster Of Love, they just played it when he was in the Marksmen Combo.
@@MedSurg420Not sure if it's you or me that has the comprehensive issue, but it looks to me that she said that Boz Skaggs wrote it. In your case, maybe it's the 420 factor.
@@darrinlindsey I believe I read it correctly. However, the real point I was making was that neither of them wrote the song, they covered it. The song is originally Johnny "Guitar" Watson's.
Fun fact,Steve had the luxury of being around some Chess Label Blues masters to learn his " Chops"
The whole Steve Miller Greatest Hits Album is road trip material.
YES!!!
absolutely!!!!
Agreed.....I have it on CD......"Wild Mountain Honey" is a perfect alarm clock song!
74 - 78 of course.-
100 %
His parents were friends with Les Paul, who taught him guitar when he was very young.
who's parents
Steve Miller’s parents stood up with Les Paul and Mary Ford when they were married!
Steve Miller is leaving Paul’s god son. He thanked him when inducted today the rock and roll hall of fame.
"Fly Like An Eagle" was SMB's biggest hit around here. "Rock N Me" and "Jet Airliner" are also great. "Take the Money and Run" was always my favorite. "Take the Money and Run" is a story about a bank robbing couple, ala Bonnie and Clyde.
And then there's the Killdozer cover of "Take the Money and Run".
Serenade would be a good song for these younger boys to hear and critique
@Bella Bella love me some SD
Billy Joe and Bobbi Sue
Jet Airliner original by Paul Pena.
Honestly like original better.
The blind Paul Pena most soulful overlooked cat ever.
There are literally too many epic Steve Miller Band songs to list. Jet Airliner, Rock'n Me, Jungle Love, Serenade, Fly Like an Eagle, Take the Money and Run, Swingtown, and it goes on.
Don’t forget Wild Mountain Honey. ❤
Steve Miller suggestion: Fly Like an Eagle
This tune was a huge hit. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1974 and 16 years later topped the charts in England. Yes 16 years later! More than 16 years later, in September 1990, it reached number one in the UK Singles Chart for two weeks[2] after being used in "Great Deal", a Hugh Johnson-directed television advertisement for Levi's, thus holding the record for the longest gap between transatlantic chart-toppers
This is a good song by Steve Miller Band, but you absolutely MUST react to their most iconic song "Fly Like an Eagle". It's amazing!
The genius here isn’t the playing, or the the lyrics, or the vocal performance... the genius here is the GROOVE.
STEVE MILLER - TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN
Steve Miller was a hit making machine in the 70s. Their greatest hits album is amazing in that so many of the songs on it were in regular rotation on Classic Rock radio stations for decades.
If you want to get lost in the sauce try "Fly Like an Eagle".
Music like this in the past was the norm. everyday. Bring back the past!
yes Steve Miller Band also listen to Jet Airliner another good one
Awesome road trip song!
"bingo jed had a light on"
Jet Airliner" original was done by the most soulful overlooked cat that ever lived. The Blind Paul Pena.
Honestly like Pena's version better.
Check it & Paul Pena "A bit of Alright" as well.
I can tell you that in the 70’s indoor roller skating was very popular. And Steve Miller was one of the most popular bands playing. We’d go every weekend, meet up with friends, and skate to fantastic 70’s music. Good times.
I had the honor of seeing Steve Miller when he and Peter Frampton were touring together in 2017 (at the Shoreline Amphitheater) to celebrate their 50 years of friendship. This song was one of the encore songs and I stuck around to hear this (I had to leave because I had to work early the next morning but was willing to sacrifice the sleep for this live). It is classic Steve Miller on that he references a couple of his previous songs (Space Cowboy, Gangster of Love).
"Fly like an Eagle", or "Jungle love" "Jet Airliner" are also big hits for Steve as well.
You must hear “The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” by Traffic. 11 minutes of brilliance.
I bought that album when it first dropped. So good.
Awesome sauce! Great song.
Surprise choice ! Wild Mountain Honey by them should be next! PS pursuant to the last vid, the swamp monster of all time is Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by The Hollies.
I love The Hollies!
I'm with ya on the "Wild Mountain Honey"...
Fantastic request!! " The Air That I Breathe" is a masterpiece... "Long Cool Woman..." is phenomenal as well! And SO DIFFERENT!
My father loved "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"... It will forever remind me of him. ❤️
He was my biggest influence of music... When I was very little (barely 2) I'd try to play my favourite albums from his now priceless (& vast) vinyl collection... I could cry thinking of the damage I must've done! He never got upset... I think he was proud, lol.
Long Cool Woman is SUPER swampy, I think the guys would love it.
Hell yeah,Long Cool Woman
I saw him play with his band on a very hot summer day going into dusk. It was at a county fair. Then about 4 songs into the concert an Iowa tornado blew through the state. the concert had to be stopped. We all crowded into a city works building and sheltered for 20 minutes. The wind and rain had blow so hard we were all worried that the tornado would rip the roof off. We were lucky the tornado missed the park where the show was at, but not by much.
When we all came out, most of us thought the show was over. Hell no said Steve. Give us 45 minutes to set the stage and we will play for you all. 1 hour later as the sun was just fading out the band took the stage. There was about 3000 fans and soon to be life long fans cheering.
The band played for about 2 hours total. They did 2 versions of the joker. One before the storm and an acoustic version with just Steve playing for the first minute of the song.
Had been a fan of the space cowboy long before that show. I will never stop thinking they're one of the most thankful artists for their fans you'll ever see and hear.
Stay safe my brothers from another mother
Living In The USA, Rockin' Me, Fly Like An Eagle, Jungle Love, Abracadabra, Dance Dance Dance, Jet Airliner, Wild Mountain Honey, Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash, Take The Money And Run, Swingtown, Serenade, Mercury Blues, Space Cowboy,....all by Steve Miller Band plus a few more
A&a would definitely like "living in the usa"
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better.
Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
Billy Choate.....add Winter Time within your list and you have a headphones on evening of great, great music!
Sacrifice is a HELLUVAsong!
Yes every single one of them!
"I speak of the pompatus of love". Immortal words.
Next up from SMB: Fly Like An Eagle. Gangster of Love.
Also made up! LOL
@@alicialapatra7416 Yup. Heard him say it in an interview.
“Fly Like An Eagle”, but WITH “Space Intro”! 💯
YES! "Space Intro" also leads into the album version of the song, which includes the opening instrumental part that was trimmed off the single release.
Yes! Absolutely this.
I've heard this song since it came out 47 years ago. I've always loved the slide guitar licks. I've only just realized that HAS to be a lap steel guitar!
Jungle Love, Fly like an eagle
Also: "Walk On The Wild Side" by Lou Reed
The epitome of good time 70's chill.
The crazy producers of that era We had an old school producer back in the late 90s and he wanted fade out like that on alot of the tracks We only allowed 1.
Steve Miller Fly Like an Eagle,Jungle Love,Take the money and run,Rock n' Me,Jet Airliner all great songs also
Jet Airliner" original was done by the most soulful overlooked cat that ever lived. The Blind Paul Pena.
Honestly like Pena's version better.
Check it & Paul Pena "A bit of Alright" as well.
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better.
Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
This song leads me to “Life’s been good” by Joe Walsh. Another one you should check out.
YES!!!
ABSOLUTELY... but... listen to the studio version FIRST... AND THEN watch Joe explain how he wrote it. Alex will go nuts I promise. ruclips.net/video/NIzyTk1fuf0/видео.html
Absolute gem of a song!
9.2. Very cool song. The Steve Miller band was the shit in the 70s. Their greatest hits album was a staple in everyone's collection. ☮️
Guys, just sit back, take a beer in hand and drift back 40 years to a 70’s college dorm watching those fine coeds walking by. It was a great time.
It’s time for a deep dive into Supertramp either or both Albums “Crime Of The Century” and “Crisis What Crisis”
Yes!
Even in the quietest moments is also good.
"Crime of the Century" song. A must. Supertramp must not be overlooked in this journey. they absolutely ruled for a time. "The Logical song. "
YES! YES! YES! A trilogy of absolute GREAT Supertramp albums - Crime of the Century (1974), Even In the Quietest Moments (1977) and Breakfast In America (1979)
Jungle Love is another fun song. We used to listen to Fly Like an Eagle with the intro on 4 foot speakers that literally shook the house! What a great time to be young.
Their greatest hits '74 to '78 was required listening back in the day. Definite road trip/party music.
Also, he name checked several other songs of his in this one. There actually is a "Space Cowboy" and a "Gangster of Love."
Fly Like An Eagle and / or Take The Money And Run.
Steve Miller has some fun storytelling in his lyrics. And yep, laid back DGAF attitude
A huge Number One hit for the Steve Miller Band back in January, 1974. It was the 70's, everyone smoked grass. This is why the music was so good. Everyone was letting their inhibitions down and just doing it. I am so lucky that I was born when I was! The music was so good back then. There's nothing like this now.
Another fun song is Life's Been Good to Me So Far by Joe Walsh (of The Eagles).
That's a great song.
This song is indeed a fun song too.
Joe Walsh Rocky Mountain Way ... you will catch a buzz just hearing it!!!!
Loved it when they used this song in "the circle" on *That* *70s* *Show* ... infact all of their musical episodes/nods are *great* ❣️
In addition to Take the Money and Run, Fly Like an Eagle is one of their classics.
Just thought of this one-- 'Never Been Any Reason' by Head East, it's sort of in the same vein as this song and is a pretty cool rocking out tune.
Fly Like An Eagle His masterpiece. Take The Money And Run & Jet Airliner are 'fun'. Wild Mountain Honey is nice n smooth.
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better.
Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
@@jgsrhythm100 Agreed! I prefer Pena's version just in the way I prefer Tony Joe White's original version of "A Rainy Night in Georgia" more than the more popular cover versions.
Andy and Alex: You guys are my favorite rock and roll reaction duo! I get a kick out of watching your reactions to the songs that were the background music to my life in the 70’s. At 65 years old, it’s so much fun to be reminded of some of the best years of my life. Also, totally love your knowledge of music as well. Another great song by the Steve Miller Band to check out is “Fly Like an Eagle”. You won’t be disappointed! Cheers! 🥂🤘🏼🥂
Steve Miller is my jam. They're all good. Personal faves, Jungle Love, Fly Like An Eagle.
Man...there’s so much great music from the 70s,80s and some of the 90s.
You have to get in your way back machine, and see how much the past has to offer. No autotune! Just well Written songs.Just great music Steve Miller has many many great songs, dive into his music and you will see. Look up his album anthology a great piece of work.A throwback to that time is a band of three sisters from Mexico called the WARNING...any song,check them out if you want to see Great rock ‘n’ roll.
Threshold/Jet Airliner
Jungle Love
EVERYONE had the Steve Miller album Book of Dreams in high school.
Not drinking whisky...it's 9:30am...can I still stay subscribed? 😁
I had their greatest hits for years. Great music.
What does the time have to do with anything? Lol
@@kenwelch198 🤣🤣🤣
@@mischiefmanaged444 Yes, Book of Dreams is a great album start to finish. One of the ones I used to play on the 8-track all night long.
@@sazhaxeramezha449 Oh god...8 track🤣
Didn't we all just LOVE how it would cut a song in half!?!
Listened to Steve Miller many a times in my years, this is one of my favorites by him. Thanks you two for another great reaction.
Blinded by the Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band
And they must read the lyrics while listening and (attempt to) explain them to us when it's done.
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There is a video with the lyrics on youtube that I always watch, but Springstein must of had some good smoke when writing the lyrics. Lol
@@bishopman2308 I always loved the "revved up like a douche" interpretations lol
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It took me years before I found out he was saying deuce. I remember as kids and we would be playing football and everyone kept singing douche. We thought it was hilarious.
😂 when I went to college a friend wanted a good song for her first weed experience. This is what I suggested to her and she went for it! I didn’t get to witness her pop her weed cherry but she said it was perfect! 😂
You HAVE to do Slow ride by Foghat….
Full version!
From Foghat Live
@@jeffreywilmot3798 agree - from Foghat Live.
My old band opened for Foghat circa 87!!!
bands with songs like this were the fills in rock music radio domination for that era.
Come on guys.."Fly like an eagle" "Take the money and run" "Jet airliner" love Steve Miller band🖤
Steve Miller is a great generations band. I spit my soda when you said that you never heard of them! 🤣 My husband always wants to shake my trees! 🤣🤣🤣
My buddy said the "really like your peaches want to shake your trees" line on a woman in a night club. The epic slap he received was probably the best part of that night.
I had a friend who put under her senior picture in the yearbook "If you don't like my peaches, don't shake my tree."
@cosmicVox13 Probably why it didn't go over so well in the late 80's...LOL
A little trivia question about Steve Miller: Les Paul was Steve Millers Godfather. The Millers were best man and matron of honor at Les Paul & Mary Ford wedding.
This is 2 a.m. getting high music after you get home for the night and you're hanging with a couple of friends.
You wanna go on a space rock trip, listen to "Book of Dreams".
“Fly Like an Eagle” is a sonic treat. Lots of gems from Mr Miller
Ah, but what is "the pompatous of love"?... Steve Miller is classic, he grew up hanging out with Les Paul as a family friend. Boz Scaggs (lido shuffle) was an early band mate also worth checking out. Fly Like an Eagle had a bunch of great tracks...
*Boz
I’m glad I read your comment before I pointed out the same word...I used to song “properties” of love when I was a kid just thinking he chose to pronounce it that way until a radio DJ ( you know I’m going way back) asked for callers who might know what “pompatous” meant. This was really fun to watch and listen to. You have a great night💜🤘🏿💜
@@independenceltd. thanks.
Steve made up the word. Even he says he doesn't know what it means!
@@mikeaudette2823 yep
There are songs that we all listen to that have the power to trigger a distant memory. "The Joker" is one of those songs. It was late 1973 and I was still in elementary school in Santa Ana, California. It was a different and much simpler time. I was walking on my schools playground on a weekend, as I lived right next to the school, and I saw my buddies big brother in the distance with a group of friends. As I walked towards them I noticed three things. The first was the group were all teenagers and sitting in a circle listening to one of them strum the guitar, which in those days was a fairly common occurrence, Second, there was a pungent smell of a weird cigarette that the kids were all smoking. Third, as I got closer I noticed they had a transistor radio and the song that was playing was "The Joker". My buddies friend yelled at me to go away before I got too close, which I did. As I walked back home I recalled the events of that day, still to young to comprehend, I wondered why I had been chased away by an otherwise friendly guy I knew. As I matured I understood and often I chuckled as I recall the perfection of what I witnessed. I now associate this song to the much more carefree days of my youth and it holds a special place in my library and heart. Fun reaction, Steve Millers greatest Hits, was one of my first purchases when I could afford my own music.
"You don't even know about wild mountain honey" lol
Awhile back I was begging for some Steve Miller
Space Cowboy
Livin In The USA
Jungle Love
Jet Airliner
Take The Money And Run
Rockin Me
Fly Like An Eagle
Wild Mountain Honey
There are some great early live recordings
"One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer" by the immortal George Thorogood and the Destroyers. You know his work ("Bad to the Bone") but not this masterwork.
Would suggest Fly Like An Eagle or Serenade next. "Tasty" 😆
OMG...one of my fav bands of all time.
His songs reminds me of lazy summer afternoons.
Laying on a grassy bank along the river
quick dip to cool off.
Stevie Guitar on the boom box.
The scent of mary jane not too far off.
My buddy Jack Daniels told tales to everyone,
offering soda's to quench his truths.
good times had by all.
Now do some Bob Seger Night moves first then Main Street.
ExarKenneth71 yah.....talkin’ about a smoooooooth groove........Night Moves is the best.
"Fire Inside" has amazing lyrics. That or anything else off Bob Seger's greatest hits except maybe the Chuck Berry cover is worth reviewing.
P.S. nothing against Chuck Berry. He rocked. But I don't think Seger's cover of C'est la vie holds a candle to Seger's originals.
Great songs.
Night moves is such a jam
Fly Like an Eagle is their biggest hit and was covered by Seal in the movie Space Jam
I'm gonna go hard for "Take the Money and Run." It wasn't their biggest hit, but for me, it says everything about SMB that you want in one song.
Just play Steve miller’s “ greatest hits” album ...
I recently found out that the first concert my father went to was The Steve Miller Band... and it was also the first concert I ever went to some 25 years later. I grew up with "Book of Dreams" and "The Joker" albums being played on vinyl in the house when I was a little boy. Let's just say it had an influence on me. I'm pushing 50, and Dad is past 70. If you guys haven't reacted to anything off "Book of Dreams", you SHOULD. It's a seminal piece of 70's music history and some of the coolest music EVER created on this planet.
Ok you two all American boys, im enjoying your reactions . Lets see you react to real uk punk or new wave
I've requested this before (punk/post-punk/new wave).... Don't hold your breath. Right now they're ensconced in Classic Rock.
Weren't The Stranglers an Aussie band? Throw some love at your avatar!
No not an Aussie band. Goodness me you must have a very young audiance. Ah well, us brits will enjoy what we know. Love the reactions please carry on
@@kevinfenton7043 Not young here, probably older than you! Maybe I thought they were Aussies because of the song Dreamtime based upon Australian aboriginal folklore.
"Fly Like an Eagle" and "Take the Money and Run".... "Rock N Me" Stevie Guitar Miller has a bunch of great songs and albums. Fun fact Les Paul was his Godfather and close friend with his parents.
Definitely check out “Serenade” as well as the main ones that others will mention
Definitely! Love that one.
Fly Like An Eagle is the one I think you guys would dig and everyone has suggested all the best Steve Miller cuts. Also I'd bet you guys would get into Ballroom Blitz by Sweet, Free Ride by Edgar Winter, Down By the River by Neil Young, Ready For Love by Bad Company, Make Me Smile by Chicago, Hello, It's Me by Todd Rundgren, Up on Cripple Creek by The Band - so much 1970's rock n roll goodness :-)
Andy is going to really like this one. It's a fun track.
When I was in the 9th grade, I danced with my first girl to this song. There's a special place in my heart for this one. Fly like an Eagle needs to be next.
Cheers gents! I hope you have a great day.
Steve Miller=Creativity in abundance
You will listen many times.
•Take The Money and Run
•Fly Like an Eagle
•Rock N Me
•Jet Airliner
Many more hits. All memorable 🔊🔊🔊
I remember back in the 90's when my daughter was about 12 asks me from the backseat, "Dad what does he mean Midnight Toker"? Uh, well, he said talker, she says "No he didn't"
Dudes, you have to do Joe Walsh, Life’s Been Good. Along the same vein, but more intricate. Crazy transitions, different keys. More banging.
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I'm in my 60's & whiskey may have been a 'goto" many years ago but now the mature me much prefers "Blueberry Haze" if ya kno what I'm talkin' 'bout. Roadtrip playlist needs: "Radar Love" (long version) & "LA Woman"
Ah, LA Woman, yes!! Great suggestion!!
Lol, I said the same thing about Radar Love in a comment... It's a must-listen, IMO, as well as one of the best road trip songs!
Dying at your Blueberry Haze comment!😂🤘🏻 I can't touch it, unfortunately, because I have a disability that causes a ton of pain & it would definitely help... But it makes me extremely paranoid & not in a good way😂
Those are definitely two road classics.
Songs back then were tempered for FM radio..... Saturday night parked in the woods partying...You would have to been there to appreciate songs like this...
'Take the Money and Run', 'Fly Like an Eagle', 'Rockin' Me', and 'Abracadabra' are great Steve Miller Band tunes.
"Fly Like An Eagle" is the most unique song in Steve Miller Band's catalog. The creative keyboard sounds and production on that track are first rate!
COME ON GUYS!!! Steely Dan - Reeling in the Years or My Old School.
tomcat2363 reeling in the yrs! A must..
A think they should start with their more jazzy stuff. They will love Kid Charlemagne, Josie, or Peg
@@georgetaxi8179 Yes! Reeling is a good song, but I would choose any of the three you listed over it.
That is awesome song!
Road trip "is there gas in the car, yes there's gas in the car" Steely Dan Kid Charlemagne
Please check out, "Swing Town", "Jungle Love", or "Jet Airliner".
Jet Airliner originally done by the blind Paul Pena, the most soulful overlooked cat ever. Honestly like original better.
Check out Paul Pena "a bit of alright".
@@jgsrhythm100 I need to check out the original, then!
Swingtown for sure.
@@catbutte4770 Let me know your thoughts!
@@catbutte4770 let me know your thoughts after checking!
Saw Steve Miller @ Penn State in 1973-74. The students were getting rowdy & the security was getting pissed off. Steve stopped the concert in the middle of a song, said to the students back off, the security is just doing their job and you guys in security just calm down, their just kids. He called for a roadie to bring him his acoustic, sent the band off stage, sat on a stool proceeding to do about 4 solo acoustic songs. Everyone chilled down, he brought the band back and launched into (I believe, hey I'm 67 so the memory isn't what it used to be) " Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma" playing the rest of his set. By the way I saw Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon tour) the night before in Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ, drove through to Altoona for this show the next night. God it was a great time for rock, jazz fusion, southern rock.
In case you didn't know, Space Cowboy & Gangster Of Love are references to earlier songs by Steve. Both are great songs in their own right. But Steve hit his peak with the late 70s albums Fly Like An Eagle and Book Of Dreams. I'll bet the majority of your SMB requests will come from that album.
If you are looking to create a "road trip" mix tape, maybe your next Doobie Brothers song should be Rockin' Down The Highway.
"The Stake." Not one of Steve Miller's tunes that got a lot of radio play, but one of his absolute best.
just listened to it, i love the song.
Sounds like "Rocky Mountain Way."
Steve Miller band - take the money and run
My dad had this LP and the Book of Dreams LP when I was a kid. I fell in love with The Steve Miller Band. My first concert as an adult was TSMB and I found out decades later, that it was also my dad's first concert experience. We all float down here lol. The only LP I own to this day is The Book of Dreams. You guys should listen to the album!!
"Fly like an Eagle," "Swingtown," "Jungle Love," are all great Steve Miller tracks.
Take The Money And Run starts with the BEST drum beat in rock n roll history. It's a must hear, if only for the beat.
Check our his other song “Fly Like An Eagle!”
DUDE, THE GUITAR WAILING WAS THE BEST PART!!!! I loved the bass throughout the entire song because you gotta love a good bass part! The lead singer was great, you're right, he wasn't trying too hard, but sang it with confidence, and he was having a great time! I had my doubts, but this song was fantastic and the groove was catchy all the way! Great way to start off the week and have a good one Andy and Alex! :)
"Some people call me Maurice" Really, those people call everybody Maurice. But it's cool anyway.
More Steve Miller? Jungle Love. New suggestion: Meatloaf - Bat Out Of Hell.
Gawd....I was your age sitting in Sedalia, MO at the 3 day Ozark Music Festival in July of 1974 listening to Steve do this song. 200K + were up on their their bare feet in 105' blazing heat, rocking out to Steve Miller & many more. Miller's songs are all very catchy!! Glad you turned him on to The Joker,... you're so right about the quotables that come from the lyrics. Rock on dudes.
I've finally made the decision to subscribe, I've been watching for a long time and not only have your videos gotten better but I really love your chemistry, it really seems like you guys get into the songs and give them the respect they deserve. This channel gives me the chance to go back and listen to those amazing songs I've long forgotten about. I've seen you've been on a CCR kick recently, if you get the chance please do my favorite song 'I put a spell on you' thank you guys.
I'm 60 years old...and I've got my beer.....great job guys!
When you listen to Fly Like an Eagle, be sure to pay attention to the groovy and tasteful drumming! But the lyrics, to me, are the heart:
"Feed the babies who don't have enough to eat
Shoe the children with no shoes on their feet
House the people living in the street
There's a solution
I want to fly like an eagle to the sea
Fly like an eagle, let my spirit carry me
I want to fly like an eagle til I'm free..."
Pretty different theme than The Joker!