I am always skeptical that a guitarist could do this song justice, but this guy not only easily nailed the solos but did a very impressive job improvising after the fade!! Skunk Baxter & Denny Diaz are geniuses & their work on Countdown to Ecstasy always engages my attention. Bravo to this entire group!!
I've never heard of these guys. Great Humorous Band Name. Outstanding Instrumentation. Those Horns Rock, The Guitarist is astounding - and I have been a studio guitarist from Manhattan to California and a lot of places in between - and this guy is amazing! Wow! What a great Band. I feel sorry for whoever had to map out all of those Horn Parts by listening to the Dan's Records. The General Public doesn't have the slightest idea what goes into making a Band like this happen. It is almost impossible to convey the amount of "Blood, Sweat & Tears" (forgive The Pun) that make these shows work. 3 Thumbs Up.
Lead Vocal guy was just along for the ride........Need to hold auditions, fire that guy, these guys are going places!!! Move on big...the guy is gone. Duly noted.
The guitar player is phenomenal. He didn't play the solos note for note like the original (like most great players covering this song) but in the correct style, made the leads his own. A very difficult task to do this good! Kudos for this excellent version. I have never seen a better one than this.
These guys truly are "Old School"...and that guitarist is incredibly funky and "Skunky"...the horns are awesome...terrific job, on a hard -to- duplicate masterpiece!
Our band used to do this song back in the 70's- we only had one sax player but our guitarist killed the solos like this guy. Glad I found you guys. Most excellent.
I love this bands work. I only recently found their youtube videos and they are a must listen too. There are many brilliant cover bands working now who are as good if not better than the original bands. This, I think, is because they are musicians and not products of marketing.
The Steely Dammed 2... Hands down the greatest Steely Dan cover band on Earth... We're so lucky here in San Diego to have these fabulous musicians... Thanks to Hank and all of his band members.... If you get a chance when in San Diego usually every summer June/ July they play at the belly up...
Damn, that instrumental duel between Hank and the horns starting at 4:49 is what this song is all about. Unbelievably faithful to Skunk Baxter's lead guitar and Jimmie Haskell's brilliant horn arrangement.
@@jb-ik8sj The crazy thing is that Denny Dias (rhymes with bias) is the reason Steely Dan exists. He put an ad in New York's Village Voice newspaper looking for a bass and keyboard player "with jazz chops"" and Becker & Fagen answered that ad. They soon took over Denny's band.
@@jb-ik8sj Denny Dias plays the first solo In "Bodhisattva" and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter the second. In the summer of 1973, I remember thinking that I had never heard rock and roll played with that kind of musical precision before.
Certainly one of Steely Dan's best songs nicely performed. I'll be back in the San Diego area in a few weeks where I understand this band plays at Hennessey's on Tuesday nights in La Jolla. Looking forward to seeing them play live.
Steely Dan is the only band that can make you laugh and cry at exactly the same time. No onecompares to there talent and writing skills. Amazing one of a kind artists. Cheer
The rest of this cover was so spot-on and brilliant that I feel a little bad for noticing that the lead vocals were not quite perfect. But no blame attaches; I certainly couldn't imitate Fagen's voice myself. Props to the guitarist for exactly nailing Skunk Baxter's manic playing, and to the whole band for capturing the playful funky energy of the original.
Excellent performance and I have always liked Steely Dan and this song - it's a big treat to see the actual performance for the first time. I dream of that guitar solo.
I think the "Skunk" would approve. I used to turn my stereo up as the song faded out because there was a lot to hear. Plus I liked it loud, and the Advents really liked loud too.
As sonically good as it can be,Excellent pure, performance,superb from note to sweet note.Very entertaining,with astonishingly precise crisp, clarity,and fine linear musicality.Walter Becker,would be proud,of you "old schoolers".Bravo!
there are lots of famous guitar players and (to me 4 real guitar gods...hendrix, vaughn, kath and betancourt) and then there are several who deserved fame they never got. back in 89 i was in a traveling band that did several jobs a year in dallas. on an off night we went into a club called emerald city. i was astounded by the guitar player. not only was he matching all the best i ever heard lick for lick, he played one song left handed, the next right handed. in the middle of the next song, he started the song left handed then turned his guitar over and was playing a left handed guitar upside down right handed. i always expected to see him world famous. no clue why he never made it.
I had to travel to Solana Beach for work and stayed in Del Mar. My buddy and I went to this seafood place on the beach and when we left we heard some great music. It was The Sleely Damned! This was quite some time ago now and I think there were only about ten people on stage. Lol
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I don't know who's having more fun: those on the stage or the ones in the audience.
I am always skeptical that a guitarist could do this song justice, but this guy not only easily nailed the solos but did a very impressive job improvising after the fade!! Skunk Baxter & Denny Diaz are geniuses & their work on Countdown to Ecstasy always engages my attention. Bravo to this entire group!!
Geez..This was fantastic!! I'm sure Donald Fagin would approve.
Hank Easton is a beast
That's Hank Easton and apparently he plays there every Thursday
Amazing performance! My favorite Steely Dan song. Best cover I have ever heard.
Look up *The Low Darts* version of the song!
Check out Leonid and friends coving this song ❤ they’re awesome too😂
@@sealeddeal2432 awesome the low darts
I've never heard of these guys. Great Humorous Band Name. Outstanding Instrumentation. Those Horns Rock, The Guitarist is astounding - and I have been a studio guitarist from Manhattan to California and a lot of places in between - and this guy is amazing! Wow! What a great Band. I feel sorry for whoever had to map out all of those Horn Parts by listening to the Dan's Records. The General Public doesn't have the slightest idea what goes into making a Band like this happen. It is almost impossible to convey the amount of "Blood, Sweat & Tears" (forgive The Pun) that make these shows work. 3 Thumbs Up.
Agreed. 100%. That's why Fagan and Becker never did concerts. This had to be hard as hell and they make it look so easy😊
You are so right!
Simply - FANTASTIC! Steely Dan my favourite band of all time! You guys absolutely nail it! Please come and tour the UK!
Horns nailed it. Vocals nailed it. Drummer nailed it. Guitar welded it.
Lead Vocal guy was just along for the ride........Need to hold auditions, fire that guy, these guys are going places!!! Move on big...the guy is gone. Duly noted.
Bass was lacking.
Guitarist drop-forged it.
More cowbell.
@@JonHop1 Bass was awesome .Just too low in the mix
Good Lord.........What a cover.......
The guitar player is phenomenal. He didn't play the solos note for note like the original (like most great players covering this song) but in the correct style, made the leads his own. A very difficult task to do this good! Kudos for this excellent version. I have never seen a better one than this.
Yeah, but neither does Skunk Baxter.
Agreed
Jesus!!! These folks are GOOD! I am a HUGE Dan Fan, and I’ve never seen anyone come this close.
Amen Thomas. Fun band to see live!!! The guitar/horns really rock.
@@cryan004 see Lexington Lab Band's version. A little more true to the original.
Check out the version in RUclips done by the Lexington Lab Band.
Leif Johnson Thanks Buddy. Appreciate the recommendation. I’ll be sure to check it out.
The best part is California tumbling into the Sea LOL
The phenomenal guitarist could join Steely Dan any day
WOW! ... just f'n WOW! So well done, super tight, awesome guitar solo!!! Backup singers nailed it! Horn section rocked it!
What a hard band to cover. I'm a 50 year musician and I am impressed 👍👍👍
Have I heard Leonid n friends cover this?? Sounds exactly like SD
This is what I'd like to do. Play in a band having so much fun. I love to watch these people. Can't help but smile.
It's hard work....trust me. But it is like nothing else
Wow. Simply wow! I would have loved to have been there at this show. One of the best (and most joyful) renditions of a Steely Dan song ever.
These guys truly are "Old School"...and that guitarist is incredibly funky and "Skunky"...the horns are awesome...terrific job, on a hard -to- duplicate masterpiece!
Lordy the guitarist is on fire, what a great lineup
Hank Easten is a master on that guit-fiddle. He also does reeling in the years, black cow and many more. I would like to see him do bodhisattva...
Damn!! That was incredible! I’m a huge fan of Steely Dan from day one and I can honestly say this is some of the best I’ve seen and heard. 👍🏻✌🏻
Check out Lexington lab band .
Everything about this performance is amazing
Guitar player is phenomenal. Band is phenomenal.
But 45 years too late Joseph
Nevertheless a good rendition of an old standard
@@rubyhoney6177 I respect any band that can cover Steely Dan.
@@josephpereira1346 Respect is earned
@@josephpereira1346 I gave the upload a thumbs up Joseph...Chill
@@rubyhoney6177 I never meant to go on offensive. I really respect any band that can attempt SD. Here we only dare try their first hit.
Swellerific!!!
Guitar? Left nothing offstage!!!! Killed it!!! And the singers? Oh gosh, yes....
Just freaking wonderfu!, y'all!!
Subscribed today....
Badass horn section!!!
WOW❤❤
Our band used to do this song back in the 70's- we only had one sax player but our guitarist killed the solos like this guy. Glad I found you guys. Most excellent.
Everyone looks as though they're having SUCH a good time! Brilliant! Throroughly excellent!
I love this bands work. I only recently found their youtube videos and they are a must listen too. There are many brilliant cover bands working now who are as good if not better than the original bands. This, I think, is because they are musicians and not products of marketing.
new adventures of old christine
That’s what you call real music
A++++++++++++++ cover Best live cover of this song I have seen Keep it up
"I did not think the girl could be so cruel and I'm NEVER going back to my old school." A BIG thumbs up!
Tip of that hat to whoever mixed the audio on this video. Most excellent work!
The Steely Dammed 2... Hands down the greatest Steely Dan cover band on Earth... We're so lucky here in San Diego to have these fabulous musicians... Thanks to Hank and all of his band members.... If you get a chance when in San Diego usually every summer June/ July they play at the belly up...
Just made my evening! Wonderful rendition and no...Guadalajara won't do!
Outstanding. Put a smile on my face.
Great "In the pocket" feel. Great guitar solo tribute, quoting here and there. Great Donald Fagen vox tribute. Great looking fem vox bax singer.
Masterclass. Props to the drummer - takes the poetic license to swing the beat by 15% or so. Brings it alive!
LOVE that song list, Chris!!!
Damn, that instrumental duel between Hank and the horns starting at 4:49 is what this song is all about. Unbelievably faithful to Skunk Baxter's lead guitar and Jimmie Haskell's brilliant horn arrangement.
Skunk did alot of rythem but this was his baby if I'm correct. Would like to see/hear more from Danny deiz. They shadowed him for what ever reason
@@jb-ik8sj The crazy thing is that Denny Dias (rhymes with bias) is the reason Steely Dan exists. He put an ad in New York's Village Voice newspaper looking for a bass and keyboard player "with jazz chops"" and Becker & Fagen answered that ad. They soon took over Denny's band.
@@andyinoregon I didn't know that. No wonder. It was him I believe does the work in bodhisattva. That is one classy rip. And very difficult to play.
@@andyinoregon who was the artist who did the guitar work in bodhisattva??
@@jb-ik8sj Denny Dias plays the first solo In "Bodhisattva" and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter the second. In the summer of 1973, I remember thinking that I had never heard rock and roll played with that kind of musical precision before.
I have loved Steely Dan for years. These folks are great and do a super honor to Dan.
I’d like to hear Leonid and Friends cover this Steely Dan piece.
God.. I have been thinking and wishing the same thing. They could also nail this Steely Dan great piece.
Steely Dan Period !!!! Those folks are Tremendous!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, if you want to hear good Steely Cover, "Lexington Lab Band" --RUclips
Leonids and Friends DID do a cover of My Old School - it's kicking. Check it out.
@@donfeld3054 Link? Can’t find it.
Tight af. Superb man.
Certainly one of Steely Dan's best songs nicely performed. I'll be back in the San Diego area in a few weeks where I understand this band plays at Hennessey's on Tuesday nights in La Jolla. Looking forward to seeing them play live.
Thank you. I was wondering about the location. I will make it there this year
Fantastic! We need y’all to tour again!
Steely Dan is the only band that can make you laugh and cry at exactly the same time. No onecompares to there talent and writing skills. Amazing one of a kind artists. Cheer
Perfect tempo. Very good. Best I've heard.
Wow! Just wow! watching again, I might have missed something. Wow!
It’s perfect. The notes. The rests. The tone. Guitar Virtuoso soul. Bravo.
This is outstanding.Everyone is having such a great time and I'm not even a Steely Dan fan !
Wow, absolutely excellent.
The rest of this cover was so spot-on and brilliant that I feel a little bad for noticing that the lead vocals were not quite perfect. But no blame attaches; I certainly couldn't imitate Fagen's voice myself. Props to the guitarist for exactly nailing Skunk Baxter's manic playing, and to the whole band for capturing the playful funky energy of the original.
Fagan's vocals are not really good either. He is not a good singer at all, but Fagan just fits Dan and obviously, we are used to him.
And having so much fun up there
I hope these folks come to Australia their amazing.
❤ great !!!! Loved you guys
If you love Steely Dan, you just have to love this band, superb and authentic, just wish they'd come to London!
I was at that bar in daytime around aug. 2021. It was a sat. afternoon. Wish i knew then what i know now. I would have experienced this band.
I’m not sure how long they’ve been around but I saw Steely Damned at the Pacific Beach Club in 1992. They sound great back then too.
That must’ve been with the awesome Bob Tedde on Lead
Caution : music like this prolongs youth! Consult your mind before dancing... Stiffness may occur afterwards.
That bass! Layin' it down and tearin' it up!
Listen to Leonid and Friends version. Its off the scale
Excellent performance and I have always liked Steely Dan and this song - it's a big treat to see the actual performance for the first time. I dream of that guitar solo.
Some 35 years later this Steely Damned Cover is sterling quality stuff.
I think the "Skunk" would approve. I used to turn my stereo up as the song faded out because there was a lot to hear. Plus I liked it loud, and the Advents really liked loud too.
As sonically good as it can be,Excellent pure, performance,superb from note to sweet note.Very entertaining,with astonishingly precise crisp, clarity,and fine linear musicality.Walter Becker,would be proud,of you "old schoolers".Bravo!
No, Walter Becker would be proud of this cover:
ruclips.net/video/P_8aZZ9d_EA/видео.html
there are lots of famous guitar players and (to me 4 real guitar gods...hendrix, vaughn, kath and betancourt) and then there are several who deserved fame they never got. back in 89 i was in a traveling band that did several jobs a year in dallas. on an off night we went into a club called emerald city. i was astounded by the guitar player. not only was he matching all the best i ever heard lick for lick, he played one song left handed, the next right handed. in the middle of the next song, he started the song left handed then turned his guitar over and was playing a left handed guitar upside down right handed. i always expected to see him world famous. no clue why he never made it.
Everyone is having so much fun! Wish I had been there!! That Hank Easton is amazing.
On the strength of this performance, the Gibson SG may be the best sounding guitar ever built. Fantastic work by all concerned.
Fantastic. Wow. Great horns and Hank Easton, whom I’ve heard before, is just incredible on guitar. Definitely one of the finest solos I’ve heard.
You guys are amazing!!
This guitar player is out of this world !1
I had to travel to Solana Beach for work and stayed in Del Mar. My buddy and I went to this seafood place on the beach and when we left we heard some great music. It was The Sleely Damned! This was quite some time ago now and I think there were only about ten people on stage. Lol
Joyous what a great feel
😍😍🦅✨
Supper sensational supper fantastico very well preformed.
A great performance of a great song - everybody nails it.
Not the Bass.
2 years ago this masterpiece was recited
Yes, and they are performing again tonight!
The best of the best.......
This was magical, my favourite Steely Dan track. What guitar work.
Love how California tumbles into the sea at 3:44 with the bleat of a baritone sax.
You are great guys
I loooove it. They're having so much fun on stage, great musicians, great tune
Big band, the best cover perfect.
Love this song, one of my all time faves. Love to hear it being played well. Thanks! :)
THAT is music! it doesn't get any better!
Fantastic...guitar player is tearing it up!
what a joyous version
Fantastic cover! One of the greatest SD tunes, really rocks
Great cover of my favorite steely dan song
Everybody’s is great, the drummer holds it all together. Well done!
The comments below say it all. Brilliant guys & gals. America at its finest.
This is a great cover. You may also enjoy watching Leonid and Friends amazing cover of this song.
Heck yea, man!!! ...everyone in the band is awesome.
Wow!! That was fun. Great band every member. Add great vocals plus Hank’s guitar playing and this performance reaches spectacular!
Gadd love that guitar.
Great stuff !
I love that barry sax! The rest of the band is pretty good also. I need more tambourine though! Larry On!
As a guitar player, I love your playing. Very inspiring. Time to practice. Thanks.
Lol
Really good -- go Q-tips and grey panthers! Thee guitar work and horns are transcendent.
sounding really great!
That is one heck of a guitar player! The brass section is doing a great job but you can tell they really want to stop playing and watch Hank play 😅
That dress is superbly cut
Dude kills it on guitar! great stuff!!
Very nice stuff wow im impressed