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Steely Dan was the album that the salesman put on the turntable back in the 70's when you were buying a stereo system. They were heads above every band back then in quality of recordings.
You guys are properly hooked. You are picking up the things you’re supposed to pick up, and more. Yes, the music is timeless. It’s possible that you will be able to listen to SD and NEVER tire of it. I refer to it as unbreakable …and that is the highest compliment I can give music. It means that I could sit down and listen to the entire catalogue and not get sick of it, not need to turn it off or put something else on.
This is so much fun watching you guys experience one of my favorite bands. I can't wait for Green Earrings. And yes, it's as good if not better. You always think it can't get any better and then it does. They really do not miss album after album. Can't wait for Everything Must Go.
But don't forget Hatian Divorce for it's one of those songs that when you hear it you are instantly brought to a "happy place" where all is good. You'll see.
That guitarist is Walter Becker....simply amazing - Rest his soul. I'm 62 yrs old and Steely Dan has been one of my favorite bands. Even our kids that are now in their 30's were raised listening to them and love this band as much as we do.
Fagen understood the assignment. Funk 101: "Funk originated in the mid-1960s, with James Brown's development of a signature groove that emphasized the downbeat-with a heavy emphasis on the first beat of every measure ("The One"), and the application of swung 16th notes and syncopation on all basslines, drum patterns, and guitar riffs.
Steely Dan is one of a kind. No one has their style, their sound. Funk, jazz, brilliance. I have to say it again. I love watching you vibe on the good music.
My uncle turned me on to them just before he passed away. I've always thought of this music as a gift from my uncle that keeps giving till this day. It's crazy how fast 5 years goes by.
That rhythm section of Chuck Rainey on bass and Bernard Purdie on drums is all over this album and Aja, and they are both storied musicians with long lists of credits to their names. You can tell how much Don and Walt loved the funk/soul groove from the long outros they put on so many of their songs, just to play with the groove they set up and drop more and more layers on top <3
You two are taking SD fans on your journey of musical discovery, and that warms the heart of Steely Dan fans, like me, and transports us back to earlier times and memories. And as you journey further, you will cease to be surprised, and come to expect, great song after great song, as a matter of course. Every song on every album has its own deliciousness baked inside. Green Earrings will still hit you hard, even though you've been forewarned. I'm loving this journey! Buckle up brothers, we're just over halfway through Royal Scam and iconic songs are coming up.Lets ride.
Steely Dan was the album that the salesman put on the turntable back in the 70's when you were buying a stereo system. They were heads above every band back then in quality of recordings.
The great Bernard Purdie on drums.
You guys are properly hooked. You are picking up the things you’re supposed to pick up, and more. Yes, the music is timeless. It’s possible that you will be able to listen to SD and NEVER tire of it. I refer to it as unbreakable …and that is the highest compliment I can give music. It means that I could sit down and listen to the entire catalogue and not get sick of it, not need to turn it off or put something else on.
Maybe it's just me but to hear a song about the "use of condoms" while someone is repeatedly caught saying "that's hard" is flat out humorous.
It doesn't sound like hip hop, hip hop sounds like it because hip hop wouldn't exist without the classic Rock and Roll constantly sampled by it.
2024. 67 years old. British. Wish I was listening to this band for the first time ever. Steely Dan fan since 72. No bad tracks
This is so much fun watching you guys experience one of my favorite bands. I can't wait for Green Earrings. And yes, it's as good if not better. You always think it can't get any better and then it does. They really do not miss album after album. Can't wait for Everything Must Go.
But don't forget Hatian Divorce for it's one of those songs that when you hear it you are instantly brought to a "happy place" where all is good. You'll see.
That guitarist is Walter Becker....simply amazing - Rest his soul. I'm 62 yrs old and Steely Dan has been one of my favorite bands. Even our kids that are now in their 30's were raised listening to them and love this band as much as we do.
Fagen understood the assignment. Funk 101: "Funk originated in the mid-1960s, with James Brown's development of a signature groove that emphasized the downbeat-with a heavy emphasis on the first beat of every measure ("The One"), and the application of swung 16th notes and syncopation on all basslines, drum patterns, and guitar riffs.
A fez can be a type of hat, but it is also a slang term for a condom. Walter Becker is doing the guitar work on this tune.
I love you guys. Thanks for being in the rabbit hole with me.
“What’s a fez?” “I don’t know but that’s hard,” was hilarious!! So true!
Steely Dan is one of a kind. No one has their style, their sound. Funk, jazz, brilliance. I have to say it again. I love watching you vibe on the good music.
You cats are my new favorite channel. You guys get it.
Your journey into the Dan is a splendid thing. Keep digging. Go deeper. It's all buried gold. Big love from the UK.
My uncle turned me on to them just before he passed away. I've always thought of this music as a gift from my uncle that keeps giving till this day. It's crazy how fast 5 years goes by.
That bass line is BANGING 🔥
That rhythm section of Chuck Rainey on bass and Bernard Purdie on drums is all over this album and Aja, and they are both storied musicians with long lists of credits to their names. You can tell how much Don and Walt loved the funk/soul groove from the long outros they put on so many of their songs, just to play with the groove they set up and drop more and more layers on top <3
You two are taking SD fans on your journey of musical discovery, and that warms the heart of Steely Dan fans, like me, and transports us back to earlier times and memories. And as you journey further, you will cease to be surprised, and come to expect, great song after great song, as a matter of course. Every song on every album has its own deliciousness baked inside. Green Earrings will still hit you hard, even though you've been forewarned. I'm loving this journey! Buckle up brothers, we're just over halfway through Royal Scam and iconic songs are coming up.Lets ride.