First listen to Steely Dan - Hey Nineteen (REACTION)
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2020
- Well my friends, this may be my new favorite song by the Dan.
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When I was 37 I was seeing a gal that was 21 years.I talked about being in Vietnam. She would give me a look and say "I was 6 years old". The song hits the nail on the head.
Nice.. (difficult).. but.. nice..
Mine was 35 and 23. Fagen seems frustrated with the situation, while we had fun introducing each other to the parts of our culture the other had missed.
To me “Gamma Chi” sounds like a fraternity. So I think by saying he was the dandy he means he was the popular guy in the fraternity in his college days.
You are correct
Knowing at least what sounds like Greek letters is a helpful thing. Gamma and Chi are Greek letters, though, I can tell you. It's definitely a reference to the idea of a fraternity, whether there really was one called this specifically that the writer knew of or was a member of, is something I sure don't know, but can probably be looked up, maybe.
I've always taken the "Gamma Chi" as a drug reference, rather than a fraternity. The Greek letters resemble the "rx" abbreviation that's commonly used for prescription drugs. Steely Dan's often a bit cryptic with their lyrics, so I could be way off. So, the "Dandy of Gamma Chi," whether referring to himself as being a weed dealer or just the guy with the good stuff on-hand, adds context to the "fine Columbian" line in the chorus.
@@dck6546 Nope. He was a frat bro at Bard College with Chevy Chase
Yes, thank you. Now I dont need to explain.
This song came out in 1980 and Donald Fagen, the singer, was born in 1948 which would make him about 32 years old at the time of writing the lyrics about a nineteen year old woman.
So the difference is 13 years which isn't all that bad "morally", but bad enough to have a pop cultural gap.
he says back in '67 tho. That used to throw me even back in 80. Also that Aretha was still recording in the '80s.
@@lesliehorwinkle In '67 Fagen was 19. The first verse and chorus is him speaking about (and to) his younger self.
I think, though, Becker/Fagen often create fictional characters and the songs serve as short stories from those characters point of view. It's most likely not a direct biographical tale.
Gaucho is a pristine jewel of a record. Fagen's solo stuff is worth checking out too!
Many will disagree with me, but I rate Gaucho slightly above Aja as far as quality and perfection.
As are Becker's solo LPs.
This one got lots of radio play and still does on the classic stations great tune
Some of the best pristine, clean guitar tones ever on this song.
So in the end the 19 year old and the older guy finds something they both have in common. They both like the marijuana and alcohol and finish the night together.
It gets less weird as you get older. :D
Unless you're the female, lol. Still sounds weird.
Song is about a guy who has been out of college for a few years and goes down to a college party, possibly his alma mater, and tries to chat up a 19 y.o. student but realizes they culturally have very little in common, so he decides to concede to revel in some smooth herb and tequila in hopes to still make it a decent night out.
Check out “Bodhisattva”, “King of the World”, and “Any Major Dude Will Tell You”.
Yes that order plz!!! And boston rag show biz kids. Song that will change you
King of the World is probably my dark horse favorite. That song takes you for a ride. I crank it up often while I am driving. If he ever, or anyone else, does the song I have a funny little story to tell.
Hey, are you 19? Just wondering. You have a lot of insight re: the meaning of the lyrics. Love your reactions btw. Cuervo Gold is tequila. Colombian is weed. Looks like we have another Steely Dan fan for life!
If you're a 30 y/o man, then no:)
In all seriousness, I am 16, and glad you enjoy the reactions!
Gotta be weird listing to "Hey, Nineteen" when you're only sixteen...one needs some adult "cultural" references.
Assuming you've been given the skinny on how babies are made, some "liner notes":
Another culturally notable '70s song in the same vein was Jimmy Buffett's "Why Don't We Get Drunk (and Screw)?"
A few years earlier (1977), "Margaritaville" by that same J. Buffett topped the charts and so did the drink. Between it and Rupert Holmes' "Pina Colada Song", our nation's bartenders were forced to slave away measuring, pouring, and mixing their young asses off.
That's when they first started getting tipped.
("Margaritaville" is semi-essential listening. "WDWGD(&S)?" is just for lols -- an excellent era parody of a typical country-western love song.)
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Cuervo Gold was just as commonly taken in ritual straight shots "con sal y limon" -- often in the course of drinking games/contests (think 80 proof beer-pong) -- followed by much hell-yelling, dancing on tables, kissing of cowboys/girls/cows, shooting out of lights, etc..
(That's how we OG boomers rolled. Also how one of your parents may have been conceived.)
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When "Hey 19" came out, 'fine Columbian' coulda meant either weed or cocaine...both were illegal, immoral, and of course highly valued.
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A seminal artist of the Motown Sound and R&B history, Aretha Franklin is essential listening! Four of Her Majesty's hits from 1967-8 will give you some footing (reaction optional):
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T", "Think", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", and "Chain of Fools".
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The Soul Survivors were a 60s NYC-Philly R&B outfit that only cats like Don and Walt would remember until they were mentioned in this song. Afterwards, they returned to Zager and Evansesque obscurity.
I'm from Cincinnati, where Jimmy Buffet still sells out multiple concerts every year. It was always an "event" when he came to town. Margaritaville is a bop though.
"both were illegal, immoral, and of course highly valued".... well said, bravo.
This song and "Time Out of Mind" got a LOT of airplay back in the early 80's.
WARNING: "Time Out of Mind" (from "Gaucho", 1980) is yet another superb Dan cut about the recreational use of narcotics -- in this case, opium.
Let me point out the obvious: The Dan was NOT known for their children's songs!
They were Lords of both Music and Vice...which is why all us old fucking horn-playing degenerates love 'em so!
Seriously dude, wait until you're of legal age to try ANYTHING detailed, implied, or suggested in ANY Steely Dan lyric (except maybe the Szechuan dumplings at Mr. Chow's, but you haven't heard that song yet).
Over 21, it's all good...or bad...or both. You decide.
Even then, heed The Dan's advice from another song you haven't heard yet:
"Don't ever do it without your fez on."
Time out of Mind is so sublime. The guitar lines are so dialed back but tasty.
Love these guys. Every song is like going on a new adventure. "Dirty Work" and "Show Biz Kids" are a couple of good ones to check out.
There's another intelligent band that quit touring to become a studio band, XTC. They lasted from 1978 to 2000 and made 14 albums. They started as a punkish band and ended up crafting some very smart pop albums. Everything from the 1983 "Mummer" right up to their last "Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)". "Mummer" is my favorite, a little darker than the rest. "Skylarking" from 1986 was the most accessible but the follow-up "Oranges & Lemons" scored even higher in the charts. Give them a try.
I would agree, XTC are absolutely worth exploring. Intelligent lyrics, and like SD, great production! Try “Scarecrow People,” “1000 Umbrellas,” “Living Through Another Cuba,” “Respectable Street,” “Human Alchemy,” ad infinitum.
Fantastic Steely Dan, the 70's Band that put the GROOVE IN GROOVY MUSIC.... ALL OF THEIR TIMELESS TUNES.
The mood of these lyrics always conveyed to me that this a guy, a 30ish rock star, in a social situation where a younger girl is flirting with him. He can't relate to her at all, and isn't going to go there. BUT...part of him kinda wants to, to recapture his youth. They leave it open ended, I think, about how it turned out. Because it isn't really about what happens, it's about a guy feeling old when he's 30. The role of the girl in the song is just to represent that disconnect between the young person he was and the older man he's become.
Another great choice. .... Next is a must. The lead off on the "Aja" album ... "Black Cow". You will love the lyric, the bass, just everything.
You are right up my alley with how to do a good review in all ways start to finish. I subscribed!!
Welcome aboard!
Dicon Dissectional Reactions I am 52 years old mother of 3 gen Z girls. I lOVE music and am hooked on all theses reaction videos. I’ve checked lots of them out. you will see as your fan base grows that you will attract a certain corner of the viewing population. Just keep staying responsive and honest and true to yourself. Also, never underestimate the advice of the viewers who grew up in the 60s 70s and 80s. they are living vicariously off of you hearing music for the first time.. brings these old played out songs back to life! and they will take you under their wing and share with you the most random and interesting facts about bands, genres, context , origins , etc . Good Luck with this project! 🍀👏🏼🤟🏼
Steely Dan - pop music's gateway drug to jazz!
The album is pronounced gowcho. Gauchos are Argentinian cattle ranchers or cowboys! This albums great, third world man had a great guitar solo
I was 21. She was 17. We are still happily married. We are 75/71. ❤️
I with Sander Time out of mind
Hugh McCraken's guitar on this tune is mind blowing. Especially towards the end where his muted playing forms some kind of symbiosis with the congas. It never gets old.
Yes....they got nothing in common but he is partying tonight. Wink and a nod.
You were very close on this one. He’s just saying he can’t do anything with this younger girl, dance or even talk to her, so he’s just saying let’s just go back to my place and drink and make tonight wonderful. Don’t need to talk or dance for that.
It's a wistful song, he wants to have a relationship with this girl he is attracted to her and yet he recognizes there is no way to make it work in the end.
I think that is probably right, but he seems to be basing his entire opinion of her due to her tastes in music, moreso than simply her age or personality, which is really kind of stupid like this guy/reactor mentioned. Also if your'e judging someone based solely on whether or not they've ever heard of a singer or band. And 19 may be too young but is still within the age of consent, just saying.
"Don't need to talk or dance for that."
All they need is to get drunk (the Cuervo Gold) and/or high (the fine Columbian). Sounds like a recipe for a one-night stand to me.
@@Darkkfated yup, that’s the Dan’s style. One night stands with younger girls. Classic Steely.
(Jose) Cuervo Gold is a brand of Tequila. It was once considered a fine Tequila - not anymore.
Columbian is marijuana from Columbia. It was once considered the finest pot. I have no idea if it still is.
Tequila, pot and a nineteen year old girl all combined to "make tonight a wonderful thing".
It may sound creepy to you but back then that was seen as the typical "rock" lifestyle, or the lifestyle of highly famous people in general.
The fact that the man is older is what makes it creepy. It's legal, but still strange to me:)
@@DiconDissectionalReactions There was and maybe still is a whole subculture of young women and underage girls - groupies- that would practically force themselves on famous musicians. There was even a 1970 movie called "Groupies" that documented their activities.
@@DiconDissectionalReactions It gets less weird as you get older. :D
You are doing a great job with your analysis. I have enjoyed listening to you.
You already reached the Steely Dan dilemma? After maybe hearing 4 songs? Man, you are in for some indecision. I am in my 60's and I still can't pick a favorite album. If you held a gun to my head or said to me if I could take only one Steely Dan album to a deserted island where I would spend the rest of my days...the decision would make my head explode!
On almost every Dan song you must pat attention to the words AND the music, especially the chords and transitions. They are one of the most creative groups out there.
The difference in generations is so funny. When this came out I was about your age and knew exactly what "The Cuervo Gold, the fine Colombian, make tonight a wonderful thing" meant. Hey Nineteen is the perfect song for your reaction. Thanks for the smile.
I think that instrument is a melodica. Donald Fagen loves to play it during the live shows.
Ahh, thank you! It sounded awesome, very interesting instrument:)
It’s just a synthesizer that sounds like an electronic melodica.
Great work..I like what you do. Steely Dan “ Deacon Blues” The two guys since college always have a message. Mostly sessions recording. Unique sounds r&r,blues and jazz.
Keep up the good work.
A rare live show from Steely Dan performing "Black Cow." And it is Excellent!!!! I thought you might want to see this Live since you like live shows.....It also means that this group maybe doing Live shows in the future.
First time viewer. Love your vibe and insights. Looking forward to more. Have you done any CROSBY, STILLS, & NASH?
Please react to Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.
My girlfriend and I are years apart. She was born 10 years after I graduated high school. She is a beautiful old soul. She loves the music I’ve introduced her to. Been together for years and I feel so young.
So many to choose, Try Dr Wu, Show Biz Kids
Once you're done listening to and loving every Steely Dan song, then move on to Donald Fagen's solo work.
"New Frontier" and "I.G.Y." are the two Donald Fagen solo songs that need to be heard. If he thought Steely Dan albums like Aja and Gaucho were smooth, wait till he hears Donald Fagen's solo albums, especially The Nightfly, released in 1982.
@@MichaelTrogdon1990 The Nightfly, like Aja and Gaucho is flawless!
No this is not about him sleeping with another person, just the opposite. He's remembering 1967 when he was 19 and now being older and meeting a younger woman at a bar realizes he has nothing in common with a 19 year old any more. As beautiful as she may look, there's just no connection. It's just about realizing he's reaching soft middle age. Thanks for the reaction.
Great music is right. Keep digging in to these guys music library. You won't regret it.
Saw them in Toronto and thoroughly enjoyed their concert.
Gama Chi I believe is a fraternity (?)
You sweet child. I love that you had to Google Jose Cuervo and "fine Colombian." Your parents should be proud.
LOL, indeed
Quervo is tequila....Fine Colombian is pot. The best pot used to come from Columbia.
Forgive my ignorance but what "Set" are you back from? I'm wondering if this is related to your other channel but I'm not sure. Thanks. Also I wish I was as inquisitive regarding lyrics at your age. I always loved SD but at 58 have just gotten into their song meanings thanks to reactors like you. Keep it up.
I just got back from 5 days of filming in Alabama for a educational show about science called the Super Science Showcase or SSS. I play one of the 4 main characters, and they have brought me back to film more every year for 5 years now, which makes it the source of the main body of my current acting work:)
And thank you, I'm an avid reader and enjoy learning about philosophy and figuring out hidden meanings ect, so song lyrics are always fun to dissect.
@@DiconDissectionalReactions That's awesome. Thanks for the reply. Learning philosophy for me was like having new eyes. You look at everything differently and it's fascinating how perception can change things.
@@DiconDissectionalReactions Being an actor - I think you have no choice but to do "Show Biz Kids" from their second album Countdown to Ecstasy (1973). It's very different than the rest of the Dan tunes you've done so far.
the skate a little lower now is the old roller rink type of thing. Can relate to it from back in the 70s.
Also great is Deacon Blues.
Love your style. wise beyond your years. Parents must be proud
The key to the song is where he was a dandy. Gamma Chi is a person that helps college girls decide what chapter they fit. I think this puts this song into a whole different perspective. It could be a guy hearing all these young woman talking about themselves in order to get placed and he is using his mojo to take them out after the interviews. At any rate. That is where my mind takes it. Thanks for the review.
Cuervo is tequila and Colombian is weed.
Always thought Columbian was coke but doesn’t matter. It’s all fun.
@@mikewritz different time ;) Columbian is coke after the mid-80s. In the 60s, 70s and early 80s Columbian was weed, as was Jamaican. I'm pretty sure Steely Dan wasn't making a coke reference.
Yes probably weed. Although at the time Colombia was also the cocaine capital of the world.
Joe Blow half of steely dan’s songs are about coke or heroin.
@@JoeBlow_4 I agree. During that time weed came generally from Mexico and Colombia. Mexican was noted for having a lot of seeds while Colombian was the connoisseur weed and referred to as "fine Colombian."
"FM (No Static At All)" or "Green Earrings"...they are bangers.
Hey, both done already:)
Got to listen to Black Friday!
Donald Fagen was born in 1948, hence he was 19 yrs old in 1967 - Gamma Chi is a fraternity, though I'm not sure he was in one while studying Literature at Bard College, NY. Yes, the song is about a 30 yer old out on a date w/ a 19 yr old, so the Culture Shock shows - she likely a Disco-era young woman and hence too young to have known about know Motown, or 1960s Soul music or the 1960s for that matter. But as it turns out. they have at least one thing in common: The enjoy The Cuervo Gold (tequilla) and 'The Fine Colombian' (Cannabis). PS: I say 'sweet things from Boston' is a reference to LSD, which by 1967 was also distributed in liquid form, dropped in sugar cubes. 1967 was the year of The Summer of Love. Donald talked has talked briefly and more or less openly about experimenting w/ Psychedelics right before going to and while at College. Boston is the place of Harvard University, where early Psychedelic pioneers, Psychologists Timothy Leary, Richard Alpert ran then-legal, psychological experiments w/ LSD. So 'Boston' was a reference for 'quality stuff'. Hence 'Sweet Things From Boston/So Young and Willing. PS: 19 is one year above legal age, nothing 'wrong' about a consensual relationship between to adults IMO. Peace.
Yes, it's an older man. Slide on down was a dance called The Slide.
This is literally the birth of "OK, Boomer"... LOL!
He just said “she thinks he’s crazy”
Yes, my friend. You’ve got it!
Please react to the incredible band, 'OCTOBER PROJECT'. Songs like 'Bury My Lovely', 'Return To Me', or 'Deep As You Go'. Very tight band musically, and the vocalist, Mary Fahl, is considered one of the best female vocalists in rock/pop, some think THE best! Cheers!
You should react to Black - Pearl Jam live from MTV Unplugged!
David Bowie Diamond Dogs
That was a synthesizer that sounded like a harmonica. And that's Gamma Kai as in a fraternity. The older man and the younger girl could have both used the Cuervo Gold and the fine Colombian.
About 3 seconds in and you start to grin. Welcome to "the Dan". Also, "are these wines?". LOL. No.
They were both from a jazz background.. and later albums highlight that
When i was a musicseller in the 90's, as a way to get into jazz coming from a rock/metal perspective, i would suggest something like Return To Forever's Romantic Warrior: a mix of prog, jazz, rock and R&B. As for what the song's about: he's getting in his 30's - he simply wakes up to the fact somebody who looks like he could hit if off with, is, in fact, no longer "avalaible" to him, a generation away from his, can't even relate to the same icons of music.
You are spot on. I'm in my 50's....yes still attracted to young gals. Trying to find anything to be "in common" with. That's my version of this song. It really doesn't matter age-wise. Just enjoy the song.
Your description of Cuervo Gold and Fine Columbian was quaint and wonderful! from an old man
Daniel, if you continue with Steely Dan you should explore some songs from the first 6 albums, all great. This album is good but in my opinion, below the first classic 6. The problems before and during the recording are well documented but they were still able to put out an exceptional album. Like Rush, many of their songs are available with lyrics. Steely Ben channel has lyrics and cool graphics that will add to your reaction. Gamma Chi is a fraternity house. The song is about how he realizes that he's getting older and in a way doesn't have much common ground with someone that much younger. Reminds me of situation years ago when a guy was going out with a much younger girl and she was surprised to find out that Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings. Could be a wake-up call. I tell everyone that they should just listen to and enjoy SD, not try to analyse it, especially after 1 quick listen. Some people listen o this for 40 yrs. and still don't have a clue.
The guy who calls himself Deathstroke9 calling something weird, is comedy gold.
We kid because we care. Keep up the good work kid!
It took me about 10 videos but I finally got the reference. #DCcomics
Hey I'm 71 and I like Billie Eillish. Good music is good music. My grandkids and I have a music club where I play this stuff for them and they play the best music they know for me.
I can't believe you didn't recognize the reference to fine Columbian...weed!! (Cuervo Gold is a brand of Tequila)
And at the end there you were 'lost in the sauce' as happens when you get surrounded by the music...and lost in it.
Time out of mind next from the same album! It has such a strong beat too, and great musical pockets🕺🏽and interesting lyrics
I love that song!! Especially when it goes “Tonight when I chase the dragon”!!!! It’s so smooth!!!!
Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) was hired to do the guitar solo on this song and recorded in the studio for several hours. On the finished record he is heard for less than a minute. This song and the whole album is pretty good but had the potential to be so much better.
College frat boy....Dandy. A19 ...selection on an old juke box. 19 year olds, just graduated from high school. Haven't discovered Aretha or diverse musical tastes. He is in essence figuring out just how much he's matured in college.
Gamma Chi, pronounced "Kai", greek letters symbolizing a fraternity. Now if he's
established then he's probably in his early 20's a junior or senior. He moved down
to Scarsdale, but how significant a flash forward is it?
He knows about the Queen of Soul, these nineteen year olds don't. Whether there
is an enormous age difference or not, there is a cultural one. I don't think the gulf
chronologically pushes it into the skeevy range. What is troublesome is their in-
ability to relate.
She's ignorant but he's attracted to her and the "cool" that she packs so what to do?
Tequila shots and strong herb are great equalizers.
Solo near the end is a melodica, probably played by Donald Fagen. Best. Leo.
sorry that's a wind-controlled synthesizer like a lyricon, shaped like a soprano sax but a synth
@@leighstevensmusic They're both capable of producing very similar sounds. And, after all, he did play a plastic organ once. I think I jumped to the melodica because I'd seen footage of Fagen playing one. I'll defer to Wikipedia's citation. They have him listed as playing a solo synthesizer. And with the nuanced breathiness, I can't imagine that it wasn't a Lyricon. Thanks. Best. Leo.
years ago we used to get some of the best weed from columbia, that pretty much ended when the drug lords started shipping cocaine to the u.s.
Jose Cuervo Gold baby!! Sweet leaf Columbian.
You don't have enough soul for this bruh!
Good job, Detective!
King of the world!
The song FM by Steely Dan is awesome too. Great piano guitar and sax riffs
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Would you consider Moonage daydream by David Bowie and spiders from mars, the live version from the concert where he shocked the world in general and uk in particular by breaking up the band before the final chorus song of the night… only Bowie and Mick Ronson his guitarist knew he was gonna do it , the bass player n drummer were playing the last song after the announcement the band was over perplexed n pissed off in equal measure but like real troopers continued with the performance.
Another fantastic song
It is adult music. You'll get it.
Yes. Daniel, I believe the song is about an older man and 19 year old girl. Maybe an encounter at an adult pub or bar. I don't think a 19 year old person is allowed in a local bar. Does not specify how old the man is, although he mentions alcohol and drugs. She probably did reject the man. The man left the bar to enjoy alcohol and drugs by himself. I always loved Hey 19. Great music composition. Great lyrics. He's attracted to her. The line: Sure looks good. Mmm. The line: Skate a little lower. Don't know what that means. Also how does he know she's 19? 🎶🔥🍷🍹
Daniel - you're amazing. It's so much fun to watch you learn these songs! I want to yell out to the screen sometimes - "Fine Columbian" is Cocaine!" - and I think you're right about Donald Fagen is he is indeed a little skeevy. Brilliant. Borderline. But yes, sometimes skeevy. Check out "Cousin Dupree" and "Pixaleen" for the same type of thing. Both great songs but, again, a little upsetting in terms of the treatment of an older man with a younger (but still "legal") girl.
Cuervo Gold is a tequila and fine Colombian means either weed or cocaine.
Essentially this song is what your videos are all about, in a way: old-timers reliving the thrills of their music through young people like yourself listening to their music for the first time - knowing that their prime is over, party days gone and bodies not so keen for dancing anymore, but at least they can get off on getting to see you get high off it for the first time. Sort of perverse, huh?
Gamma Ki is a fraternity.
I remember the Cuervo Gold and The Fine Columbian
The song is not from writer’s perspective. The writer is laughing at the speaker’s predicament.
Your reaction personifies this song.
I'm not convinced that the fine Colombian is cannabis. It could be cocaine, which makes more sense to me. In 1980 cannabis was a common thing, but cocaine was becoming plentiful and was more glamorous. You had to "connected" and you had to be somewhat wealthy to obtain coke on a regular basis. I think cocaine would have been more enticing to a 19 yr old. Yep, getting old. (Who am I kidding? I'm already there.)
Not to mention "fine" implies a clean or pure cut of cocaine. A fine dust. When was the last time someone talked about a "fine" blunt?
@@Darkkfated 1976. Columbian was a genus of weed (like Maui Wowie or Acapulco Gold) that was considered "top shelf" or "very fine weed".
Danny, please react to Glamour Profession from the same album! You won’t want it to end, it’s so soulfully beautiful!!!
Gamma Cai is a college Fraternity dude.
Great reaction! Even your digression away from the meaning of the song was on point. You and other young people doing these reactions are demonstrating how different generations can connect when we are open minded. Thank you for taking those steps.
PLEASE check out something from steely Dans album “Two Against Nature” incredible all around !
To me it always sounded like he was with a young girl and they didn't have a lot in common, but they're gonna drink and get high and party and have a good time anyway.
It was the 70s...
Instrument - probably a melodica, could be a keyboard with effects. Dude, I love your thought process, and you dig music! So, to me he's an older cat trying to be a realist in that attraction never really goes away, however , he mentions an iconic singer and she doesn't know who she is. I grew up listening to Steely Dan. I'm 61 yrs old, and I still marvel at how amazing this band is! For at least a couple of albums, they used a number of jazz musicians. Not because they're better (they kinda are), but because it gave the music a different flavor - Larry Carlton on guitar, Steve Gadd on drums... just to name a couple. You're either a musician or you have the heart of music in your heart!
its called skatting when they improv
The album is pronounced gow-cho.
Si, "gaucho" es un South American cowboy. Also, Daniel, "Gamma Chi" is Greek, and refers to a college fraternity to which the singer doubtless belonged ("Chi" has a "k" sound, long "i," pronounced "ky").
If you are in the dating scene...you know what he is talking about.