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  • @fuzzylogicent
    @fuzzylogicent Год назад +542

    Say what you want, most people of a certain age can sing-a-long with almost EVERY single SMB hit. It says something about a catchy tune.

    • @fiftygirl4845
      @fiftygirl4845 Год назад +16

      60 here...that would be me!!!

    • @harriotteworthington3147
      @harriotteworthington3147 Год назад +13

      64 here, ditto…!

    • @gidget8717
      @gidget8717 Год назад +16

      You are absolutely correct! Its a grand thing if a band has one song that becomes a song people remember and sing, even after decades of not hearing it. Steve Miller Band has not just one but several. It always makes me smile when one of those songs play in public and I look around and 75 to 80 percent of the people are singing along to themselves.

    • @reneeeiier4818
      @reneeeiier4818 Год назад +7

      Haha yeah.... my age!

    • @8fran08-47
      @8fran08-47 Год назад +14

      That's me! I don't have their songs memorized but when it's playing my memory is revived and I do a good sing along. 😲🤭 🤙😎

  • @robland6804
    @robland6804 Год назад +153

    "Rush is like brussel sprouts, the Steve Miller Band is like cheese -- put that shit on everything."
    THAT is a hot take, THAT is why we keep coming back.

    • @WilliamTheMovieFan
      @WilliamTheMovieFan Год назад +7

      I don't know if I feel comfortable comparing Steely Dan and Rush to brussel sprouts though, and I like brussel sprouts.

    • @robland6804
      @robland6804 Год назад +15

      @@WilliamTheMovieFan The analogy works for Rush because Geddy Lee's voice is the weird aftertaste that makes them not go down smoothly. But Steely Dan is like, I don't know, maybe a chocolate mousse that's so rich you can eat it only once in awhile

    • @cirrustate8674
      @cirrustate8674 Год назад +7

      @@robland6804 Or a heavy cheesecake. I've had cheesecake where I can't even finish a piece of it because it's SO damn rich.

    • @glenndespres5317
      @glenndespres5317 Год назад +2

      OK. I do think cheese makes brussel sprouts better but the shit that gets put on everything is hot sauce! That said, Rush called; they’d like a word with Alex about brussel sprouts.

    • @5309backbeat
      @5309backbeat Год назад +3

      R.I.P. Neil

  • @mjwaldrep
    @mjwaldrep Год назад +245

    Definitely an iconic song. Steve Miller has so many other great to iconic songs you still need to hit: Living in the U.S.A, Space Cowboy, Rock'n Me, Jungle Love and Swingtown are all awesome!

    • @gunkulator1
      @gunkulator1 Год назад +6

      Fly Like an Eagle was easily Steve Miller's biggest hit and it is amazing. The Joker was probably his most iconic song - this from a guy who had so many iconic songs.

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад +1

      Original version of. Jet Airliner by
      the Blind "Paul Pena (73) !!!
      Whole album S Tier !
      Also check
      1 ) Wait on What you Want 🔥
      2) A bit of Alright

    • @derkommissar785
      @derkommissar785 Год назад +3

      Dig deeper; Goin' To Mexico, Gangster of Love, Livin' in the USA, Abracadabra,

    • @jeffreyprehn5768
      @jeffreyprehn5768 Год назад +1

      You should react to this entire album. Not a bad song on it.
      Love the new camera. Probably don't need the blue light though:)

    • @tonygoodrich9538
      @tonygoodrich9538 Год назад

      Where's the intro????

  • @georgewodicka4839
    @georgewodicka4839 Год назад +130

    20,000 people at a concert.
    25 songs.
    And EVERYONE knows EVERY word to EVERY song.
    And he's only been doing it for around 55 years.

    • @johnaldasch9966
      @johnaldasch9966 Год назад +8

      Saw him with Peter Frampton July 2018 at Artpark Lewiston NY.A great show and they played 4 or 5 songs together. If you get a chance go see SMB you won't be disappointed.

    • @timsullivan67
      @timsullivan67 Год назад +3

      Couldnt have said it better myself! Atlantic City 1992, will never forget!

    • @scottboyle4596
      @scottboyle4596 Год назад +1

      @@johnaldasch9966 Wife is from Lewiston and the Art Park concerts are always amazing

    • @johnaldasch9966
      @johnaldasch9966 Год назад

      @@scottboyle4596 yes we met a couple from Toronto had great drinks and pizza Lewiston seemed like a quaint little town.You and wife should get back there for another show.

    • @alphalioness72
      @alphalioness72 Год назад +1

      This. Saw them at Waterloo Village, NJ in the early 90s. One of the best concerts I ever went to.

  • @emmakaplan7508
    @emmakaplan7508 Год назад +206

    Jungle Love is another fun one by him!! My dog really loved Steve Miller he always sang along whenever they were on the radio!😂❤️

    • @Manageode
      @Manageode Год назад +8

      Oh for a second my brain thought someone was suggesting Jungle Love by Morris Day and the Time, and I got excited about that prospect 😊
      I wish they would hit it, too.

    • @AjaxCaper
      @AjaxCaper Год назад +2

      I love the Morris Day song, but it is probably too repetitive for Alex's aesthetic. I have to say it: Bruno Mars is a direct descendent of Morris Day! And that's a good thing. ...But wait... didn't they put Bruno Marrs on this channel?

    • @emmakaplan7508
      @emmakaplan7508 Год назад +4

      @@Manageode That one is also great!! I’m a Minnesotan so I love Morris Day too!

    • @sallybannister6224
      @sallybannister6224 Год назад +7

      My dog always lays on his back rolling around and making like grr ruff grr ruff noises when I play The Joker by SMB prob thinks he's a space cowboy .

    • @davidschecter5247
      @davidschecter5247 Год назад +7

      Your dog had great musical taste!

  • @ericanderson8886
    @ericanderson8886 Год назад +144

    "Wild Mountain Honey" is a great Steve Miller song.

    • @maryk446
      @maryk446 Год назад +9

      I was just thinking about this song and wondering if anyone else would recommend it!

    • @serasmile6026
      @serasmile6026 Год назад +9

      I absolutely love “Wild Mountain Honey”

    • @ericanderson8886
      @ericanderson8886 Год назад +6

      @@serasmile6026 It's amazing isn't it. Eerie and ethereal it just coasts along leaving those brilliant sounds behind. Favorite Steve Miller song by far.

    • @georgegreenhalgh993
      @georgegreenhalgh993 Год назад +8

      Yes and True Fine Love is another good one

    • @gunkulator1
      @gunkulator1 Год назад +2

      It's trippy but fun if you're in the mood.

  • @robland6804
    @robland6804 Год назад +69

    Hey, I missed these guys. This band has such strong 70s nostalgia vibes, it's almost ridiculous.
    Pure, uncomplicated fun. Steve Miller makes it seem so easy, but actually achieves what so few others do.

  • @bingbong7316
    @bingbong7316 Год назад +8

    "I get on the 707" oh man that made me feel old. That was, dare I say it, _the_ jet airliner of the 1960's, the one that ended transatlantic prop planes more than any other.

  • @robertcobras8320
    @robertcobras8320 Год назад +29

    Steve Miller Band was, and for a lot of us still is, one of THE sounds of summer. Great grooves, some fun songs, dancable and also great cruising tunes. And he's so solid live, even now.

  • @m.gideonhoyle409
    @m.gideonhoyle409 Год назад +57

    Steve Miller was great at de-cluttering his songs and focusing on the musical essentials.

  • @Bacchus69
    @Bacchus69 Год назад +23

    The Greatest Hits album by Steve was a staple of almost every party back in the day.

  • @robertharper5087
    @robertharper5087 Год назад +114

    You guys hit the nail on the head. I think Steve Miller isn’t super deep, it’s just really good! Consistently good! This song, Rock ‘N Me, Take the Money and Run, Swingtown, and others are all just as good! They never fail to put me in a good mood. It’s like baseline Rock and Roll.

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад +3

      Original version of Jet Airliner is super Deep when performed by the blind and soulful Paul Pena.
      His whole album S tier
      Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥
      ruclips.net/video/Cjr5U7g6aiA/видео.html

    • @LewDanLascivious8276
      @LewDanLascivious8276 Год назад +2

      "Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven")
      SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

  • @doobiedave9686
    @doobiedave9686 Год назад +51

    Steve Miller's Godfather and mentor was the iconic Les Paul.

    • @tb6791
      @tb6791 Год назад +3

      And his childhood friend and band mate was Boz Scaggs,

    • @billb.950
      @billb.950 Год назад +3

      Played a strat alot back then

    • @andymullarx6365
      @andymullarx6365 Год назад +2

      I'm sure Les gave him the skunk eye for that.

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад +3

      Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind Paul Pena way more soulful!
      His whole album S tier
      Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥
      ruclips.net/video/Cjr5U7g6aiA/видео.html

    • @tb6791
      @tb6791 Год назад +3

      @@jgsrhythm100 this is why stuff like this is great you get to find out things you never knew thanks for adding this 🤯

  • @cjprince1
    @cjprince1 Год назад +14

    Woah...flashback to homecoming 1979...
    Fun fact - for the radio edit, they changed "funky shit" to "funky kicks".

    • @gmaqwert
      @gmaqwert Год назад +1

      I hate when they do that

  • @JPDillon
    @JPDillon Год назад +11

    My favorite part of this song is when the singer does that super enunciated bit where he sings "and I Don't. Want. To. Get. Caught. Up. ..." So cool!

  • @paulschirf9259
    @paulschirf9259 Год назад +48

    Same as Space Intro for Fly Like And Eagle, this is another SMB song that is improved when you leave in the prelude tune, Thresold. On AOR it was nearly always included, where pop radio dropped it off. But Jungle Love has the coolest intro (and exit) built-in. Get to it!

  • @JeffOfTheMountains
    @JeffOfTheMountains Год назад +135

    I think a good Steve Miller song for you guys to check out next is "Swingtown". Nice little jam, but not too musically complicated.

    • @amylewellyn3515
      @amylewellyn3515 Год назад +3

      Had the 45 as a teenager

    • @JackleenaO
      @JackleenaO Год назад +1

      I think it's my #1 SMB song! And I think these guys will love it!

    • @Lonejustice1
      @Lonejustice1 Год назад +1

      Great base line.

    • @jhamler1
      @jhamler1 Год назад +1

      Huh? SWINGTOWN is probably the MOST musically complicated song Steve Miller ever wrote.

    • @LewDanLascivious8276
      @LewDanLascivious8276 Год назад

      "Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven")
      SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

  • @christikirk7265
    @christikirk7265 Год назад +105

    Glad to see you enjoying Steve Miller Band! Most of their music is just so upbeat. They rock! Their music always puts me in a great mood...FLY LIKE AN EAGLE...a more serious and awesome tune. Their music is timeless!

    • @joehebert789
      @joehebert789 Год назад +3

      Good call.

    • @skroy8671
      @skroy8671 Год назад

      They did that one quite a while ago Christi ---- ruclips.net/video/PosKkRTx3Mk/видео.html

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад +1

      They did Fly Like an Eagle long ago.
      BTW Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind and soulful Paul Pena.
      His whole album S tier
      Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥
      ruclips.net/video/Cjr5U7g6aiA/видео.html

    • @LewDanLascivious8276
      @LewDanLascivious8276 Год назад

      "Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven")
      SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

  • @LeannWebb61
    @LeannWebb61 Год назад +60

    Steve Millar Band is right up there with the Doobie Brothers and the Eagles in my early life's playlist. Any of their songs will take be back to being a teenager, chillin with my friends. (Throw in some Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues and the Wings.... That's it!)

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад

      Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind Paul Pena way more soulful!
      His whole album S tier
      Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥
      ruclips.net/video/Cjr5U7g6aiA/видео.html

    • @LeannWebb61
      @LeannWebb61 Год назад +4

      @@joe34012 True! No matter what station or genre. You knew you were going to hear something good.

    • @themoviedealers
      @themoviedealers Год назад

      I'm done with The Eagles, had enough, but SMB I could keep on bringing back and bringing back.

  • @kathleenarchacki7875
    @kathleenarchacki7875 Год назад +21

    It's so weird to watch you guys hearing for the first time , as I know every word ,every strum, damn. We had some dynamite music. The thing is there were so many outstanding groups that we didn't appreciate it enough. The variety, the musicality was so on point. 😊

  • @zenclover8468
    @zenclover8468 Год назад +42

    WILD MOUNTAIN HONEY is a chill lost in the sauce tune . surprised you havent hit it yet.

    • @dawnpatrol700
      @dawnpatrol700 Год назад +5

      Yeah WMH is the only one rock radio didn't play to death. It's my favorite, followed by True Fine Love

  • @smolderingjay3360
    @smolderingjay3360 Год назад +7

    Years ago Steve Miller played County Bowl in Santa Barbara. He stayed at a hotel where my buddy worked. The story goes that the hotel's limo driver was taking Mr Miller to the airport and asked him if he was in the band. Yeah? What do you play? To which our man's deadpan response was, "I'm Steve" ...Classic!

  • @boomtownrat5106
    @boomtownrat5106 Год назад +3

    This was the song when was played on the radio you cranked it up full blast and sang your lungs out.

  • @barryshapiro3349
    @barryshapiro3349 Год назад +40

    Steve was a huge part of the soundtrack to my high school years. The “funky shit” was edited to “funky kicks” for radio play. GREAT lesser known song -“The Stake”… total bluesy funk.

    • @1jamyc
      @1jamyc Год назад +5

      To this day, every time it comes up on the radio, I play a guessing game with myself - -will it be the SHIT or KICKS version? Depends on the station, time of day, etc..,.

    • @barryshapiro3349
      @barryshapiro3349 Год назад +5

      @@1jamyc Probably over the air radio “kicks”, satellite or streaming “shit”.

    • @lilpoohbear653
      @lilpoohbear653 Год назад +3

      love THE STAKE!!!! Great tune

    • @kevinlogozzo3952
      @kevinlogozzo3952 Год назад +3

      @@1jamyc I haven’t heard the “shit” version on the radio since the moral majority took over back in the 80s.

    • @kevinlogozzo3952
      @kevinlogozzo3952 Год назад

      @@1jamyc Gonna see them in concert tomorrow. If they sing KICKS, I’m leaving immediately!!😂

  • @mOYNTdnbzso
    @mOYNTdnbzso Год назад +22

    WOW...you guys just hit the life's blood of awesome 70s radio rock! This is a song that flows through my veins

  • @devisgreat25
    @devisgreat25 Год назад +31

    Smb is one of my all time favorite bands. Jungle love, swingtown, serenade, true fine love…the list goes on.

  • @murraybozinsky7067
    @murraybozinsky7067 Год назад +2

    Steve Miller is in my all time Top 10 artists. Pure Americana. Great songwriter, great singer and great guitarist.

  • @scatback33
    @scatback33 Год назад +4

    Steve Miller Band, Jesse Winchester, and the Eagles. My first concert July 1978. Epic show.

  • @radar0412
    @radar0412 Год назад +35

    You Boys have to hit the original first time listener song from Steve Miller "Living in the USA." It worked for the Kids as a first time listener song back in 1968 it should still work for you Boys today. Cheers from the Rock and Roll Past!

    • @marlasotherchannel9847
      @marlasotherchannel9847 Год назад +1

      Yes!

    • @gregsager2062
      @gregsager2062 Год назад +2

      Somebody gimme a cheeseburger!

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад

      Original version of " Jet Airliner "
      way more soulful!!!!!!
      The Blind Paul Pena
      Whole album S - Tier
      check
      1 ) Wait on What you Want
      2) A bit of Alright

    • @waynecox3958
      @waynecox3958 Год назад +2

      I've requested that one before.

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад

      @@waynecox3958
      Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind Paul Pena
      Check it!!!
      ruclips.net/video/Cjr5U7g6aiA/видео.html

  • @jjmalaprop9968
    @jjmalaprop9968 Год назад +32

    Steve Miller’s music really draws you in - sometimes I think it’s genius, sometimes I feel it’s just ear candy.

    • @jac3054
      @jac3054 Год назад

      At least ear candy is better than wallpaper for the ears ...

    • @victoriabarr255
      @victoriabarr255 Год назад

      Nothing wrong with ear candy.

    • @DM-hk4cw
      @DM-hk4cw Год назад

      Or, a little of both.

  • @thomasthompson698
    @thomasthompson698 Год назад +1

    Jungle Love, Rock 'n Me, Take the Money and Run, Swingtown, and Dance, Dance, Dance.... all top notch! Steve is smooth, yet rockin'!

  • @jokabjo1694
    @jokabjo1694 Год назад +2

    My first song from Steve Miller, was "Mercury Blues", and I was hooked.
    And Jet Air liner, + Abra Cadabra, just made it, even better.

  • @arthurwoodson288
    @arthurwoodson288 Год назад +11

    Living in the USA probably his first hit song is a must.

  • @maxbrazil3712
    @maxbrazil3712 Год назад +7

    I saw Steve at the Texas Jam in 1978 and it was so hot they turned the firehoses on the crowd down on the field, estimated at 100,000 total and damn near every single person was singing along with this song. The two-day lineup: DAY 1 - Walter Egan, Van Halen, Eddie Money, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Head East, Journey, Heart, Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Frank Marino, Mahogany Rush and Cheech & Chong. Uncle Ted jammed with Aerosmith. DAY 2 - Bob Welch, Little River Band, Steve Miller and Fleetwood Mac. I miss the 70's. Life was real, raw, in-your-face offensive and I doubt we'll ever see another decade produce the volume of incredible music we're now blessed with. Oh yeah, Steve's tune "Going to Mexico" is his best deep track jam.

  • @Chrisrw2023
    @Chrisrw2023 Год назад +1

    I always like to give props to the writer and originator of this song. Originally written and performed Paul Pena. RIP

  • @tonydougwright1235
    @tonydougwright1235 Год назад +47

    FUN FACT: Jet Airliner is a cool song by the Steve Miller Band, but it's a cover. Paul Pena did the original and his version is excellent.

    • @sean---the-other-one
      @sean---the-other-one Год назад +3

      Yep. If I recall the story correctly Steve’s drummer was playing it and Steve jumped on it to try to find out what it was.

    • @jac3054
      @jac3054 Год назад +7

      It's a whole different sound -- not better, not worse -- but it would be great if A & A would react to it, too. RUclips has a video of Paul Pena performing it on a Conan O'Brien show that is pret-ty great.

    • @keithrogers5159
      @keithrogers5159 Год назад +7

      Paul Peña should have been huger than he was. Every thing he sung was great.

    • @kennstrong601
      @kennstrong601 Год назад +5

      @@keithrogers5159 paul's story is very unfairly forgotten & his version is very different & superior / i have been a lifelong steve miller fan ... saw steve miller band @ fillmore east during brave new world era --- topping the bill was neil young & original crazy horse doing everybody knows this is nowhere ... miles davis opened ... dem were the daze

    • @luisvillar8320
      @luisvillar8320 Год назад +2

      This is rare in that the original and the cover are both great! you can love them both without reservation.

  • @seancaselli.
    @seancaselli. Год назад +15

    Saw Steve Miller in concert this summer, he still sounds amazing!

  • @gidget8717
    @gidget8717 Год назад +14

    I do love a Steve Miller song.

  • @centuryrox
    @centuryrox Год назад +79

    The 1 minute intro to this song, called "Threshold" should always be played with this song. Just like the intro called "Space Intro" should always be played with "Fly Like an Eagle".

    • @disconsolatemoose6637
      @disconsolatemoose6637 Год назад +3

      Yep, missed an integral part of the experience.

    • @charleshamilton635
      @charleshamilton635 Год назад +3

      Exactly, I too expected to hear the whole thing. I guess that comes from the before-time when we listened to albums in their entirety.

    • @ClickToPreview
      @ClickToPreview Год назад +2

      Yeah, I consider SMB to be the PROGENITORS of "space rock".

    • @HalfNordic
      @HalfNordic 6 месяцев назад +2

      Just like "Intruder" needs to be played before "Oh , Pretty Woman"!

    • @jonathansweet7205
      @jonathansweet7205 Месяц назад

      Agreed

  • @barbaramaasch9499
    @barbaramaasch9499 Год назад +8

    I’ve always loved that you can hear his intake breath before he sings

    • @gregsager2062
      @gregsager2062 Год назад +2

      It gives the song a sense of personality right away. Sometimes when recording, the wrong thing to do is the right thing to do.

  • @39thala
    @39thala Год назад +29

    Steve Miller is one of the few people that can say he was taught guitar by the legendary Les Paul himself. When he was growing up, Steve's father was good friends with Les Paul. He would always go over to their house and spend time. in fact, Les Paul and Mary Ford were married at the Miller house

    • @kellycook810
      @kellycook810 Год назад +2

      The Millers were Les Paul's best man and Mary's matron of honor and Les Paul is Steve's godfather.

    • @39thala
      @39thala Год назад +2

      In case Andy and Alex don't know who Les Paul was, he basically invented the electric guitar. The Gibson Les Paul guitar is named after him.

    • @LewDanLascivious8276
      @LewDanLascivious8276 Год назад

      "Riding High I got tears in my eyes you know (you got to go through hell before you get to heaven")
      SO TRUE! ! because it takes work to get to heaven.

    • @jgsrhythm100
      @jgsrhythm100 Год назад

      Original version of Jet Airliner by the blind and soulful Paul Pena.
      His whole album S tier
      Check " Wait on What you Want" 🔥
      ruclips.net/video/Cjr5U7g6aiA/видео.html

    • @wholeshebang1
      @wholeshebang1 Год назад

      @@39thala - I'm pretty sure Andy &Alex know who Les Paul is. ☺

  • @allisonreed7682
    @allisonreed7682 Год назад +14

    “Jungle Love” is incredibly catchy and would be a fun reaction.

  • @pcjamoke
    @pcjamoke Год назад +1

    Steve Miller Band - Wild Mountain Honey is absolutely in the top 10 of Steve Miller songs.

  • @falcon215
    @falcon215 Год назад +1

    I was fortunate enough to see the Steve Miller Band on this tour in '77 and it was pretty damn amazing.

  • @bobgorman3874
    @bobgorman3874 Год назад +15

    Living in the U.S.A. should be next. Steve bringing it live. Some of the best harmonica you'll ever hear. Banger!

  • @scottdemayo9567
    @scottdemayo9567 Год назад +14

    Definitely part of the soundtrack of my youth. What a band! 🎶

  • @dontworrybehappy8080
    @dontworrybehappy8080 Год назад +1

    I was in like 7th or 8th grade when this song came out. We all collectively loved this song along many others in our time. We were spoiled in musical times. The best.

  • @donnadubyak6504
    @donnadubyak6504 4 месяца назад +1

    Love Steve Miller always a fun song its just great music.

  • @laurahenderson772
    @laurahenderson772 Год назад +13

    I remember receiving this album for Christmas when I was a teenager. We had it on the turn table ALL DAY LONG. Happy days. 👍🤗👍

  • @republicoftexas3261
    @republicoftexas3261 Год назад +20

    I love that this song is lyrically simple but also deep at the same time. I've got to go but I don't want to. I've got to go to the city to make it but I'll miss the peaceful life at home with everyone I know and love. Always resonates with me.

  • @ralphstanley9805
    @ralphstanley9805 Год назад +1

    Yeah, I'm 63 and growing up to this band and this era of music is priceless. Then I get to watch the cool kids (not disrespecting to A & A) hearing it for the first time and I kinda get to enjoy the song like brand new all over again.

  • @johnpbh
    @johnpbh Год назад +1

    My Steve Miller story.... I saw him play in Glasgow in a 3,000 seat theatre (Same place I saw Led Zep and Jethro Tull).. and the show started, the light's came up the band clicked into the first song and there didn't seem to be Steve on stage.. at the right moment the lead guitar came in and all of a sudden a spot light up Steve Miller in one of the boxes at the side of the auditorium playing.... now this was the early days of radio connections for guitars and he had it... he then carried on playing the guitar, walked out of the box.. disappeared back stage and we could still hear him playing with the band... and eventually he came out of the wings and onto the stage... Best entrance ever for a rock band... the night was sublime... Keep on Rocking guys.

  • @elizabethfranco1284
    @elizabethfranco1284 Год назад +4

    My favorite Steve Miller song

  • @christineh14
    @christineh14 Год назад +5

    I really appreciate that you play the whole song through without stopping.

  • @gunkulator1
    @gunkulator1 Год назад +1

    Alex is 100% correct about Steve Miller being the best gateway into Rock N Roll. It's the first rock band I ever played for my kids. And they loved it.

  • @DavidTateVA
    @DavidTateVA Год назад +2

    This one brought back vivid memories of sitting with my family in the pizza parlor up the road, eating sausage-mushroom-pepperoni and drinking Pepsi from plastic tumblers while the sound system played the hits of the day...

  • @alrivers2297
    @alrivers2297 Год назад +8

    There's a short but cool and trippy instrumental that is played before this song called Threshold. They're best played together

  • @TheDameduck
    @TheDameduck Год назад +7

    This album and song was huge when I was in junior high…loved it to death, and still do. Makes me shake my groove thing every time I hear it. Thanks for starting Wednesday off in a great way. You’ve been Oaked! 😎🎵🥃

  • @bradlandis7
    @bradlandis7 Год назад +2

    Steve Miller Band are one of those great rock bands that you have to a couple of their songs to your road trip playlist!

  • @willfromyadkinville
    @willfromyadkinville Год назад +1

    never sleep on the 70s! had my transistor radio and what ever radio station i can pick up i am listening!

  • @mikkomfi8643
    @mikkomfi8643 Год назад +17

    My favorite Steve Miller song is "Wild Mountain Honey". "In The Wintertime" and "Swingtown" are also wonderful.

    • @tonyberezowski7859
      @tonyberezowski7859 Год назад

      Nice. Most people gravitate toward the radio hits, but I'm with you. My top two are Serenade and True Fine Love. Next ones would be Wild Mountain Honey and In the Wintertime.

    • @williampenbeth4035
      @williampenbeth4035 Год назад

      Mine too

  • @TrashWerewolf
    @TrashWerewolf Год назад +7

    Guys, PLEASE!! For the next SMB song, you've got to do Jungle Love!!! It will blow your mind!!!

  • @Mr96tears
    @Mr96tears Год назад +1

    Fun fact. My late grandpa was once a drummer and friend of Steve Miller’s Godfather. That man was Les Paul.
    A few other Miller tunes that you must check out are “Rock ‘N’ Me”, “Jungle Love”, and “Take The Money And Run” among many others.

  • @dicklindell948
    @dicklindell948 Год назад +1

    Guys you can never go wrong with any Steve Miller! NEVER! Another great Texas guitar player and songwriter.

  • @Spinspiel
    @Spinspiel Год назад +21

    One of the most interesting things about this song in the early parts that we generally overlook is the breaths Steve takes before each line that he sings. They are so much a part of the overall vocals and vibe of this great song, very rhythmic. Great reaction guys!

  • @markgrant5305
    @markgrant5305 Год назад +5

    Love Steve Miller. Close friend bought No. 5 in 1970. I bought the next four albums and saw him live in concert at the Rainbow, Finsbury Park in 1974 and again at the Albert Hall in 2009. He can sing anything and play anything. Sang at the funeral of Les Paul I believe. #Legend

  • @angelamarino8741
    @angelamarino8741 Год назад +1

    Steve Miller was recently inducted into the song writers hall of fame.I love his songs great stories!

  • @TS-ef2gv
    @TS-ef2gv 11 месяцев назад +1

    This song was getting huge airplay when I flew off to basic training. It fit perfectly and will forever take me back to that experience.

  • @mournblade1066
    @mournblade1066 Год назад +7

    "Serenade" is probably Steve Miller's absolute best tune.

  • @todvball
    @todvball Год назад +8

    Steve Miller appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show a few years ago and performed "Fly Like an Eagle" with The Roots . Actually very good; and fun to watch. Give it a look!! Love Jet Airliner too. And the intro.... Have the vinyl from the 70s.

  • @joeterp5615
    @joeterp5615 Год назад +2

    Love me some Steve Miller Band! Hard to beat their greatest hits album as far as road trip sing-along music goes.

  • @queenanne94101
    @queenanne94101 Год назад +1

    Without the Steve Miller Band there’s no Dave Matthews Band. Period. Thanks for the great tune!

  • @Gordy63
    @Gordy63 Год назад +8

    I never thought of this in the context of being a gateway to rock’n roll song, but you are 💯 spot on! I can’t imagine anyone disliking this song. So smooth in voice, texture and delivery - just an all around classic that will probably still feel that way in another 50 years!

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau Год назад +19

    A&A, you'll love their "Swingtown", "Jungle Love" and "Rock 'n Me" !!!

  • @donnadubyak6504
    @donnadubyak6504 4 месяца назад +1

    Love his lyrics in all his songs.

  • @518outdoors6
    @518outdoors6 Год назад +1

    To me SMB was like a 70’s soundtrack to summer. Everyone knew it and everyone loved it.

  • @Mr05Chuck
    @Mr05Chuck Год назад +4

    First concert date my wife and I went on. Saw him in a big show in Pullman Washington in 1977. Buffalo Norton was his back up. Then Norton played harmonica with Steve. Great show!

  • @Shadowrider1872
    @Shadowrider1872 Год назад +5

    I got so damn excited when I saw today's video!!!! Steve Miller is absolutely awesome!
    ☮️💟♾️

  • @susanfontaine5214
    @susanfontaine5214 Год назад

    Steve Miller Band - I say, one of most fun rockers. Great lyrics, catchy songs. Party on people!🎈🎈🎈🎈

  • @AugieDoggyDoo
    @AugieDoggyDoo Год назад +1

    Nice. This is in the top ten driving songs when traveling. Actually, get the entire album, Steve Miller's Greatest Hits. You can listen to every song back to back. Love Steve Miller. Good reaction guys.

  • @tuckgraph
    @tuckgraph Год назад +12

    When originally released on radio, the line was changed to "funky kicks going down in the city," but everyone knew how to sing it! And why so many people know the lyrics today. A karaoke staple, I'm sure. I wouldn't know about such things!

    • @centuryrox
      @centuryrox Год назад +2

      Yes, and that ridiculous edit was included on the "Greatest Hits" album too. They have since restored the original recording to the Greatest Hits album, but it never should've been removed to begin with.

    • @lawrencewestby9229
      @lawrencewestby9229 Год назад

      Certain stations in NYC would play the album cut but many played the edited cut.

    • @Meandmymirror
      @Meandmymirror Год назад +1

      OK I just asked this question I didn’t realize it had been answered. Because I don’t remember the word shit being in that song LOL

    • @ballyastrocade5672
      @ballyastrocade5672 Год назад +1

      @pluvio Not entirely true. I remember hearing the edited version on the radio back in the 70s, and wondering why it was different from the album that my dad had on his stereo. :-) The "single edit", which was on the 45RPM 7-inch single, has always had the lyric change in it -- whether or not any given radio station *played* that version, or the original un-edited album version, was generally up to the discretion of the program manager at that particular station, depending on the local market and audience. (And possibly, on how many complaints they got.) Some stations would even play the edited version during the daytime hours, then let the overnight DJs play the un-edited album cut on the midnight and graveyard shifts. :-)

    • @tuckgraph
      @tuckgraph Год назад

      @@ballyastrocade5672 Thanks Bally, that's the way I remember it, too. There was an FCC crackdown and congressional hearings over industry standards, but Airliner was a few years before the whip came down.

  • @stephenclark3774
    @stephenclark3774 Год назад +5

    Really great song from the SMB - Amazing 70's tune!

  • @ronbruno5942
    @ronbruno5942 Год назад +1

    For being young guys, you are so wise when it comes to music and how to describe it. Keep up the great work!

  • @suzan5533
    @suzan5533 Год назад +2

    Steve Miller has had such a long career. When he became popular I was around 13 and I immediately fell in love with his voice and his music. He has a bit of a “f” you attitude and to me that’s just another plus to his arrangement and writing talents. 😁

  • @moniphil
    @moniphil Год назад +16

    Steve is an underrated guitarist. Listen to his simple pop songs for the simple enjoyment of them and you don’t notice it. Listen carefully after many listens; and the brilliance of his licks come through.

    • @BuckForearm
      @BuckForearm Год назад

      Can you stop with the underrated nonsense already?

    • @moniphil
      @moniphil Год назад

      @@BuckForearm Nope. But thanks for asking. Remember, politeness is as underrated quality. You might try it. Have a great day!

    • @BuckForearm
      @BuckForearm Год назад

      No seriously. Don’t say famous universally recognized gold record, selling guitarists are underrated. It’s just dumb, OK?

    • @moniphil
      @moniphil Год назад

      His material is known to a broad audience for catchiness and radio-friendliness; but he’s not given the credit due for his guitar work on that same material. I grew up on his music, and the average person listening to him back then couldn’t even tell you what instrument he played. I think that’s a shame because I think he’s a terrific guitarist. Thus, I think he’s underrated. It’s not dumb, but you’re free to think so, of course.

  • @bobnpcola
    @bobnpcola Год назад +4

    They did a “radio friendly” version of the song that said “ funky kicks going down in the city”

  • @sharrongrant6240
    @sharrongrant6240 Год назад +1

    Saw Steve in Dallas...he had the first laser show I ever saw!!!

  • @edkubeck1366
    @edkubeck1366 Год назад +1

    I would use the term "Smooth Groove."
    I have seen him six times in concert. He was the headliner each time. The openers were Bad Company, the Doobie Brothers, Lou Grahm of Foreigner, Eric Johnson (Blues Guitarist), a blues band I never heard of and he was the Headliner of a Jack FM Radio station in LA of many performers. Actually, Vanilla Ice joined him on stage for a few songs. Steve always puts on a great show. So many songs from the 60's, 70's and even 80's. He is great to sing along.

  • @brentcox7772
    @brentcox7772 Год назад +9

    Awesome band in concert!!! Saw them in ‘77!! Think they were in my 8 track all the time!!🤘🔥

    • @oldeskoolnana7543
      @oldeskoolnana7543 Год назад

      I had an 8 track in my 68 Camaro. Steve Miller band was a must have. ✌🌻🌻

  • @angier5775
    @angier5775 Год назад +6

    I’ve seen him a few times in the 70’s-90’s. I would love to hear Living in the USA! 🇺🇸

  • @shauncronin3961
    @shauncronin3961 Год назад

    Love the memories this reaction just brought back High school 4th of July fireworks, Church summer fair and red white and blue beer. Those days were so good, what a time

  • @gidget8717
    @gidget8717 Год назад +1

    Its S-tier. No matter how crappy your day is going, Steve Miller starts playing in a minute you will be singing with your head bobbin. 😎

  • @59jdubya
    @59jdubya Год назад +4

    I love this song and especially the intro. One of my favorite intros. But I think what makes this song so easy to like is that IT PULLS from classic rock and blues riffs, rhythms and techniques, and is packaged with a great groove and singable chorus into a perfect rock song.

  • @allenrogers9319
    @allenrogers9319 Год назад +3

    You mentioned the smoothness of his vocals. You may not have thought about it, but he sings softly. The mic is up enough to catch his breathing. It gives him awesome vocal control. Keep up the good work. Don't forget Mahogany Rush Live Johnny Be Goode.

  • @brianschafer2522
    @brianschafer2522 Год назад +1

    All I have to say is more Steve Miller, you can't go wrong!!!!

  • @musiclistsareus1029
    @musiclistsareus1029 Год назад +1

    there is a documentary film about the writer of this song, Paul Pena, traveling to Tuva in central Asia to compete in a Tuvan singing competition where he was the first non-Tuvan competetor. It's called Genghis Blues and it was Oscar nominated.

  • @submandave1125
    @submandave1125 Год назад +3

    Something that I always felt was iconic and essential to SMB songs is the accessible vocal harmony lines. Simple, straight, and forward in the mix, half the time you're singing along you're following the harmony. I think this makes you feel more a part of the music, almost one of the band.

  • @mapmanparlett2310
    @mapmanparlett2310 Год назад +3

    Doodes - If you want a real headbanger from Steve Miller, you MUST listen to Jungle Love!!! - pure riff and production and hook heaven..

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 Год назад +1

    The Absolute Roots/Start Of It ALL & MUST HEAR Classics,, Steve Miller Band "Living In The U.S.A." & "Space Cowboy"

  • @franticproductionsdrquark4430
    @franticproductionsdrquark4430 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've seen you two grow, into intelligent, opened minded 'Rock Critics', great job! I was a rock freak back in the 60's, so I'm very picky.You get it, (and you still know how to party).