There was a period where it seemed Michael McDonald was just hanging around studios, so people asked him to do some backing vocals, he's on so many songs -haha
Same thing goes on today...in the early 2000s it seemed that Pharrell was on every track...mind 90s it was Puff Daddy...same goes for movies...every year there is a certain actor you see starring or co-starring in virtually every movie that year.
@@muzikkification -- Really? If that were the case, then they should have been more selective with their verbiage. Nonetheless, 'underappreciated greatness' in any sense is not something correctly applied to the response the band has received over the last 50 years. It sounds like the kind of thing a millennial would say. Steely Dan didn't innovate the melding of rock, soul and jazz, they just happened to do it very well--some would say better than most.
I believe Steely Dan was inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF. So, someone appreciated them enough to put them into the Hall of Fame even though the mainstream music world at the time they were inducted had their "WTF?" surprised moment as the then pop music people didn't even know who they were for the most part!
Saw them at the Hollywood Bowl 3 times, excellent show! Last time was about 1 year before Walter Becker passed. The world has a hole in it without him.
This song gets everyone moving. Big part of me being a kid, sitting in the back as my mum drove us all around listening to the radio. True story: my mum was a single mum with two girls and we didn’t have a lot of money, but you could have fooled me as my mum has the richest imagination. She would yell “radio time” since we couldn’t afford one at home, so she would load us all into the car and we’d have sing-a-long to the radio mini-road trips, stop at some park for a picnic lunch she had made and it’s still one of the best memories I have. Shout out to all the single mums hustling with their imaginations....you are the best!
I go out every night to suck the blood from gullible, unsuspecting souls. Then I come home, watch a few Jamel videos to chill out. Then into the coffin before daylight for a refreshing sleep. That’s how us vampires live forever. By the way, music from twelfth and thirteenth century was good too. Unfortunately, no videos back then. 🧛♀️🌹😈⚰️🧛♀️
The problem with Steely Dan ... you never heard enough of them, they were one of those bands that you could listen to over and over and still come back for more. Thank you Jamel, many blessings.
The used the top musicians of the day to realize their music. Background vocals included Michael McDonald, Valerie Simpson, Clydie King, Patti Austin. The had the brilliant Bernard "Pretty" Purdie on drums on many cuts. The guitarists were people like Hugh McCraken, Jeff Beck, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter...and on and on. Fantastic players. Many times they would splice the best bits from each player to create a single instrument track. Becker and Fagen were perfectionists.
My favorite song from The Dan as well. I got obsessed with Black Cow last year, playing it ten times a day for a week or two after Becker died. My wife went batty
A pinshot is a porn actors headshot. Blueprint blue was what they used on porn movie covers "it's your favorite foreign movie".. It's about a girl that goes into porn.
Steely Dan have a unique sound. That the reason you don't get tired hearing this band. Also this song got Michael McDonald's on the background singing. Good music don't have expiration date👍🎶
I don't know which is more fun: you discovering a song I've heard all my life, or you realizing you already knew the song. With that in mind, please dig on Steve Miller Band, "Fly Like An Eagle." Super groovy song with a super groovy message, that certainly would have been playing next to this song at work. Be sure you find a version that includes the "Space Intro."
You know what's kind of funny Too?? I grew up in the 70's as a Young little brat (by the 80's i was Now a Teeny-bopper, haha), And i guess as of TODAY, i Too "Re-discovered" this Song With Jamel 'cause i have NOT heard of this Song in a Loooooooooooong time 'til TODAY. Plus i Too ALWAYS thought it said, "Hey You'll come back to Me", i NEVER knew it said "Peg", NOT "Hey", haha HA HA! 😝 😂 😝 😂 Sorry Y'all but i'm NOT a huge Steely Dan Fan which is the MAIN Reason why as of TODAY, i Too just "Re-discovered" this Song With Jamel, haha! 🎹 🎵 I like the Song it's ok, But like i said before, i've just NEVER been a huge Steely Dan Fan. 😬 😎
I was 15 sitting in the back seat of my uncles car, he was driving, friends in the car, joint being passed around, and I sing ‘it’s your favorite foreign doobie’...was really funny at the time. Steely Dan just great music. It never gets old like so many classic masterpieces.
@@patrick12657nck ....great age to be influenced by righteous vibes.....I was 17 at the time and everything in their catalog is still on my regular playlist...timeless. Cheers and Peace.
I've always enjoyed watching people get excited about music, and your genuine, heartfelt responses, especially during the intro to this song in which that priceless expression of recognition and anticipation shines through, brings joy to my heart as well. Now that I see you have an appreciation for good music, might I suggest the song Moonlight Feels Right by Starbuck? This is quite possibly the most perfectly composed song ever written, and I'm sure you'd enjoy it...
Matt Kavney Matt Kavney PREACH IT MATT!!! I saw MM on his debut DoobieBros tour in Greensboro NC in the late 1970’s. I had to warm up to him but grew to love him👍🏻The DB’s were my favorite band. And Tom Johnston & Patrick Simmons were my guys😆 South City Midnight Lady•Long Train Runnin’•Takin’ It To The Streets ~ And that’s just for starters!!!❤️
There are two distinct Doobie Brothers. One is Tom Johnston / Patrick Simmons. The Real Doobies. Then there is the Michael McDonald interim, which is okay but kinda soft. McDonald also worked with Fagin, making a Steely Dan connection.
Michael Loveland. More accurately, there are two very distinct eras, Johnson hard hell-angels rock, and McDonald's cool jazzy rock. Patrick Simmons was a big feature in both, but his roots and love were always with the first Dobbies incarnation.
*_'PEG'_** by STEELY DAN* -- I have heard this song DOZENS, probably SCORES of times, and had NO IDEA of its title or who performed it! Thank you _SO_ MUCH!
Rick Marotta playing that slinky infectious groove. He is great on everything he plays on. Chuck Rainey on bass as well, listen to that line, pure magic.
They always play with the finest of session players. You'll get addicted if you keep listening to Steely Dan , brother. can you put Reelin in the Years next on your list. Or Hey Nineteen.
Steely Dan is the BEST!!! I’ve listened to them since the 70s. I live in Los Angeles, I’m African American and have seen them in concert 8 times! I introduced my son to them and he loves them too...and my son’s a jazz singer!
I used to listen to "Aja" in my 75 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on 8 track tape. I was going to college at Memphis State University aka University of Memphis in 1977.
This is honestly one of those songs that's so expertly crafted that you can't call it any less than perfect. Steely Dan is my favorite band of all time, but despite my bias they're literally one of the greatest bands of all time.
I could just listen to the complete Steel Dan discography which I have on my phone and computer but I am having so much fun watching you discover this music I have loved so long for the first time. It makes it fresh again to me and reminds me of things I had forgotten.
The whole 3 Ft. High & Rising is a masterpiece!! When that dropped in the late 80s in the middle of the Gangster Rap peak, it was such a breath of fresh air... you could never make that album again today without paying a zillion dollars for all the samples they used.. Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys is another album came out about the same time that was a genius use of a wide array of sampling. Both of those I still play today front to back..
@@tanyanelson8780 I remember the summer between my Soph & Jr. year of High School me and my friend Paul played the cassette non stop til we wore it out, then I bought the CD and made copies on TDK's
Out of everybody from the Native Tongues crew De La Soul were always my favorite, even over Tribe Called Quest. And Tribe are legends in their own right.
Aja is one of their baddest jams but steely's real magic is in the stories told in its lyrics. Drugs and loose women and more drugs are recurring themes
Jay was also co-writer of earth wind and fire's "After the Love is gone". Chuck Rainey on Bass sneaking in some slap in the course. I love your first look at music I've worshiped for over 50 years. No tic track on these tunes the BPM vary truly makes the music breath. Enjoying your show. Stay happy friend...
Thank you young brother, for appreciating this classic 70's song, from one of the best bands period!, of the 70"s! This is when Real artists were created and discovered!!
Reading all the comments hours later, and seeing requests for almost every song they recorded, I can only add as a Dan Fan as well, that you really should dedicate a block of time to this band. Think about it please Jamel!
Are you kidding?? He's yet to ride Fagen's elevator '90min from NY to Paris, well by 76' we'll be AOK' I.G.Y, Morph the Cat is so phat, on a New Frontier JakaJ will find The Things I Miss the Most, like Time Out of Mind on the Shanghi Confidential watching Show Biz Kids flaunt the Glamor Profession at My Rival, Janie Runaway. Black Friday, Everything Must Go With a Gun, Night by Night as Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More. Any Major Dude Will Tell You, Only a Fool Would Say That I Got the News, Fire in the Hole can be Dirty Work(fun video) so Do It Again. I'm at a loss for a recommendation.
@@cheerdiver Oh my, I can't stop laughing...you're too good friend! But seriously, Jamel at the very least I.G.Y. I.G.Y. I.G.Y. GOT THAT??? There 'nuff said! Ha!
Watch the making-of video. Donald Fagen just wanted a straight bass line w/ no slapping or popping, but Chuck Rainey threw it in on the first take and when Donald heard it on the play back he told him to just play it how he liked.
Love your enthusiasm and excitement . Allows me to relive the freshness even after having listened to this track on and off thousands of times over 40 years
More Steely Dan songs. Reeling in the Years, My Old School, Bodhisattva, Do it Again, Kid Charlemagne, Deacon Blues, Hey Nineteen plus a lot of others. Great band and hope you check out some of these other songs.
When I was growing up in Milwaukee back in the 70's, I would hear this song on the radio station many times!!! I would thought this was a black group!!! When I was in the military, I started to listen to rap and De La Soul use this sample (Eye Know) and I usually listen to the original song and if I like it I would download the music!!! I was freaking stunned to find out that the duo were both white (true fact that Chevy Chase almost was part of this group)!!! No matter what the color of the skin as long as you make great music and have the ability to make people sing and dance then you're doing very great!!! Music as no color and to this day thanks to rap music and their sample. Steely Dan is one of the many favorite bands that I love back in the day!!!
I like your pin shot, I keep it with your letter Done up in blueprint blue, it sure looks good on you And when you smile for the camera I know I'll love you better Peg, it will come back to you Peg, it will come back to you Then the shutter falls, you see it all in 3D It's your favorite foreign movie. Definitely my favorite Steely Dan song! Also, that's your man Michael McDonald singing backing vocals... "Hey Nineteen" is also excellent.
Steely Dan is such a versatile band! Their sound was so transcending, that they crossed many musical styles and genres. Whatever style of music a listener desired, if could be found on one of the Steely Dan tracks. 💜💜🎤🎤🎶🎶🎹🎹🎼🎼
Many great songs from Steely Dan to explore including, reeling in the years Do it again, My old school etc, . They always used great session musicians to fill out their sound and wrote great melodies.
Another cool story about this song (other than M McDonald's backing vocals) is Jay Graydon's guitar solo. About 7 other studio guitarists had tried to nail it, including Walter Becker himself. They called Jay and in an 8hr session, he got it. Left the studio, Walter and Dan tell him, "Great, thanks". Next time Jay hears it, it is on the radio. Jay says, "oh cool, they used it for the single". Had no idea that was the take.
You rock!! Of course you heard this before. It's legendary. My brother turned me on to Steely Dan in the 70's. He passed away suddenly 8 months ago at 62 years old and I'm sitting here crying watching you loving it. So bittersweet. Celebrate this song.
First thing I thought, figuring Jamel knew that record. Then I realized just how OLD my ass is. And it’s OLD. Three Feet High was on nonstop when I was 18! 😬😬😬
I owe my love for great artists to Donald Fagan and Walter Becker. I was a teen when Aja was released. I was memorized the artists on every song and ended up buying their albums. They were the best session group of the 70’s.
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Another guy said “Steely Dan is your favorite bands favorite band “.
benjamin cuevas David Crosby says that S.D. is his all-time favorite band & that Aja was a perfect album.
And Michael McDonald is your favorite bands favorite backing vocals
Nice
Truth though
FYI: Michael McDonald is featured in the background vocals
They certainly used him a lot for backup vocals...
@@scribbles65 Michael McDonald's hook vocals in this song makes it!
Michael Macdonald’s voice is so recognizable...
And the tight harmonies were a challenge for him.
And he regretted the Dan session's. He knew what he was in for. :-)
There was a period where it seemed Michael McDonald was just hanging around studios, so people asked him to do some backing vocals, he's on so many songs -haha
OMG, that's an awesome response!
Matthew Watson no kidN, ToTo too 😁
He was actually a member of Steely Dan.
He was so prevalent that SCTV did a skit based upon this! ruclips.net/video/4JLbhEUE_5U/видео.html
Same thing goes on today...in the early 2000s it seemed that Pharrell was on every track...mind 90s it was Puff Daddy...same goes for movies...every year there is a certain actor you see starring or co-starring in virtually every movie that year.
Steely Dan was so far ahead of their time. Their greatness was underappreciated by most... including myself.
I wouldn't trouble yourself about Steely Dan being "underappreciated.' They were always one of the top bands with massive hits and massive appeal.
@@tswrench I think they were referring to their innovation rather than popularity
@@muzikkification -- Really? If that were the case, then they should have been more selective with their verbiage. Nonetheless, 'underappreciated greatness' in any sense is not something correctly applied to the response the band has received over the last 50 years. It sounds like the kind of thing a millennial would say.
Steely Dan didn't innovate the melding of rock, soul and jazz, they just happened to do it very well--some would say better than most.
My favorite since first listen. Perfect band.
I believe Steely Dan was inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF. So, someone appreciated them enough to put them into the Hall of Fame even though the mainstream music world at the time they were inducted had their "WTF?" surprised moment as the then pop music people didn't even know who they were for the most part!
RIP Walter Becker, Thank You for all the wonderful music.
tigerback62 😢
Yes. Walter Becker died of esophageal, cancer, rip, thanks for the memories and amazing music, all my life.😑💖🎵
What a gift of a human 😢
Saw them at the Hollywood Bowl 3 times, excellent show! Last time was about 1 year before Walter Becker passed. The world has a hole in it without him.
This song gets everyone moving. Big part of me being a kid, sitting in the back as my mum drove us all around listening to the radio. True story: my mum was a single mum with two girls and we didn’t have a lot of money, but you could have fooled me as my mum has the richest imagination. She would yell “radio time” since we couldn’t afford one at home, so she would load us all into the car and we’d have sing-a-long to the radio mini-road trips, stop at some park for a picnic lunch she had made and it’s still one of the best memories I have. Shout out to all the single mums hustling with their imaginations....you are the best!
Nicolle Van Dyke ❤️
Bless your mother. We never had a lot of money either but I never knew it.
Love this!!
🥰🥰🥰
Love that story. Love made u you rich
The Dan of Steel never ever gets old. They're perpetually fresh.
I love watching Jamel enjoying Steely Dan , my favorite band of all time .
"Do it again" and "Deacon Blues" are a must.
Do it again, Reelin in the years, Hey Nineteen
Luke Dalton yes, all of these!!
"Dirty Work" with the wonderful Fender Rhodes!
Do it again!, reelin' in the years!
My brother... DEFINITELY DEACON BLUES! take it from an old fart!
Watching your reactions makes me feel like I have a “music buddy”
That’s how we used to listen to music “Back in the day.” 1070s and 1980s
Steely Dan albums:
1. Aja
2. Can’t Buy A Thrill
(Brooklyn!)
3. FM
Anything from these albums not a bad note.
Enjoy!! 🎧🎤🥁🎸🎹🎷🎤🎧
Christine Vergona 1070! Wow - how did you manage to live so long!
I go out every night to suck the blood from gullible, unsuspecting souls.
Then I come home, watch a few Jamel videos to chill out.
Then into the coffin before daylight for a refreshing sleep.
That’s how us vampires live forever.
By the way, music from twelfth and thirteenth century was good too.
Unfortunately, no videos back then.
🧛♀️🌹😈⚰️🧛♀️
Like people don't do that anymore?
for real that's how we do in New Zealand
The problem with Steely Dan ... you never heard enough of them, they were one of those bands that you could listen to over and over and still come back for more.
Thank you Jamel, many blessings.
The used the top musicians of the day to realize their music. Background vocals included Michael McDonald, Valerie Simpson, Clydie King, Patti Austin. The had the brilliant Bernard "Pretty" Purdie on drums on many cuts. The guitarists were people like Hugh McCraken, Jeff Beck, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter...and on and on. Fantastic players. Many times they would splice the best bits from each player to create a single instrument track. Becker and Fagen were perfectionists.
Black Cow... thats a song youll recognize. its been sampled in hip hop alot and my favorite steely dan jam
I second this!
I'll add a vote for black cow.
Uptown baby uptown baby we gets down baby
It'd blow his mind if he hasn't already heard it.
My favorite song from The Dan as well. I got obsessed with Black Cow last year, playing it ten times a day for a week or two after Becker died. My wife went batty
A couple of other awesome Steely Dan tracks are FM and Hey Nineteen.
Josie is “groovy” too.
Be sure to find the long version of FM too!
FM is the one!!
I play FM at least once a week. What a funky, sexy song. The sax solo is incredible too.
Yes! Best steely dan songs! Pure art!
The bass in this song is like another lead instrument, outstanding. I love how during the chorus
Rainey does some poppin' and slappin'.
According to the documentary, they didn't want him to slap, but he did it anyway, turning away so they couldn't see him.
@@TheSanityInspector ya I saw that it was funny he slid it in there. He knew what it needed. Haha
@@mertman1 It’s does need that bounce. Couldn’t imagine this song without that pop.
Chuck made it known from the opening bass lick that we were in for some serious groovin'.The Dan never disappoints!💞🎶
Yesssss
“Done up in blueprint blue...it sure looks good on you” Love the lyrics
Me tooooo that is my favorite!
A pinshot is a porn actors headshot. Blueprint blue was what they used on porn movie covers "it's your favorite foreign movie".. It's about a girl that goes into porn.
Dude Steely Dan is one of my all time favorite bands. Really can’t go wrong.
“My old school” from steely dan is also good
Probably my favorite song from them
Yes mine too🙏❤️
Love my old school!
"..oh no, William and Mary won't do now."
That was the first song my drum teacher had me transcribe.
"Peg" was heavily sampled on the 1989 De La Soul song, "Eye Know".
And Arrested Development's song Mr. Wendal!
I know
It’s weird, once I found out it was Michael McDonald in the hook I hear him crystal clear now. Before I knew, it never dawned on me.
Same for me! Now I listen for him
Steely Dan have a unique sound. That the reason you don't get tired hearing this band. Also this song got Michael McDonald's on the background singing. Good music don't have expiration date👍🎶
I don't know which is more fun: you discovering a song I've heard all my life, or you realizing you already knew the song.
With that in mind, please dig on Steve Miller Band, "Fly Like An Eagle." Super groovy song with a super groovy message, that certainly would have been playing next to this song at work. Be sure you find a version that includes the "Space Intro."
And Jungle Love....
Space Cowboy is one of his earliest and best. Long been a Steve Miller fan.
You know what's kind of funny Too?? I grew up in the 70's as a Young little brat (by the 80's i was Now a Teeny-bopper, haha), And i guess as of TODAY, i Too "Re-discovered" this Song With Jamel 'cause i have NOT heard of this Song in a Loooooooooooong time 'til TODAY. Plus i Too ALWAYS thought it said, "Hey You'll come back to Me", i NEVER knew it said "Peg", NOT "Hey", haha HA HA!
😝 😂 😝 😂
Sorry Y'all but i'm NOT a huge Steely Dan Fan which is the MAIN Reason why as of TODAY, i Too just "Re-discovered" this Song With Jamel, haha! 🎹 🎵
I like the Song it's ok, But like i said before, i've just NEVER been a huge Steely Dan Fan. 😬 😎
If you want to get evn a bigger kick from 'Fly like an Eagle'.. listen to the Neville Bro's do it....ratchet up the funk!
Take the Money and Run
Rock'n Me
Fly Like an Eagle tick tock tick tock do do do do
the joker
jet airliner
swing town
The GOAT Chuck Rainey on bass. Love that guy grooving with the drummer, the great Rick Marotta.
I was 15 sitting in the back seat of my uncles car, he was driving, friends in the car, joint being passed around, and I sing ‘it’s your favorite foreign doobie’...was really funny at the time. Steely Dan just great music. It never gets old like so many classic masterpieces.
Chuck Rainey bomb drops one of the best bass lines ever on this track.
Chuck Rainey is THE SHIT!!
hell yea
Brother you ain't lying! Chuck is driving the song with that funky Bass Guitar, while grooving with the Drummer!!! 😆
Bernard Purdie on drums for this track
vistalite 1972 I think it was Rick Marotta
MORE MORE MORE Steely Dan!!!....pretty please....with sugar on top.
Check out his brother England Dan and John Ford Cooley
I was 11 year's old when this song was being played daily.
@@patrick12657nck ....great age to be influenced by righteous vibes.....I was 17 at the time and everything in their catalog is still on my regular playlist...timeless. Cheers and Peace.
@@astrogoodvibes6164
Blue Eye soul was most definitely giving R&b music a run for it's money in the 70's
I really love Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on Reelin' In The Years. Who was the other Guitarist? He was brilliant.
It’s great to see the reaction to songs from my youth. The world would be a better place with more Steely Dan.
I've always enjoyed watching people get excited about music, and your genuine, heartfelt responses, especially during the intro to this song in which that priceless expression of recognition and anticipation shines through, brings joy to my heart as well. Now that I see you have an appreciation for good music, might I suggest the song Moonlight Feels Right by Starbuck? This is quite possibly the most perfectly composed song ever written, and I'm sure you'd enjoy it...
Cool! If you're up for some more Steely Dan check out "Kid Charlemagne"
Got the NASTIEST, FILTHIEST guitar solo ever, too. It's about the rise and fall of an LSD dealer. Is there gas in the car?
Is there gas in the car....?
I think the people down the hall know who we are...
Larry "Mr. 335" Carlton
yours was kitchen clean...
Michael MDonald from the Doobie Brothers singing lights out right there. Do some Doobies!
Matt Kavney Matt Kavney PREACH IT MATT!!! I saw MM on his debut DoobieBros tour in Greensboro NC in the late 1970’s. I had to warm up to him but grew to love him👍🏻The DB’s were my favorite band. And Tom Johnston & Patrick Simmons were my guys😆
South City Midnight Lady•Long Train Runnin’•Takin’ It To The Streets ~ And that’s just for starters!!!❤️
There are two distinct Doobie Brothers. One is Tom Johnston / Patrick Simmons. The Real Doobies. Then there is the Michael McDonald interim, which is okay but kinda soft. McDonald also worked with Fagin, making a Steely Dan connection.
Doobie brothers are great!
Jesus Is Just All Right
Michael Loveland. More accurately, there are two very distinct eras, Johnson hard hell-angels rock, and McDonald's cool jazzy rock. Patrick Simmons was a big feature in both, but his roots and love were always with the first Dobbies incarnation.
I'm glad you caught on to Steely Dan. You missed some years of loving this music!
*_'PEG'_** by STEELY DAN* -- I have heard this song DOZENS, probably SCORES of times, and had NO IDEA of its title or who performed it! Thank you _SO_ MUCH!
Rick Marotta playing that slinky infectious groove. He is great on everything he plays on. Chuck Rainey on bass as well, listen to that line, pure magic.
They always play with the finest of session players. You'll get addicted if you keep listening to Steely Dan , brother. can you put Reelin in the Years next on your list. Or Hey Nineteen.
This guy is so joyous to watch rediscovering his youth - priceless!
Peg was my introduction to Steely Dan. I fell in love with their music from that point!!
They have a Lot of songs that are on "EZ listening" radio today. They are more intricate than given credit for.
Oh, my, Steely Dan, FINALLY!! You've got to listen to "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" and "Pretzel Logic".... Sublime stuff, indeed.
Any Major Dude is hands down my favorite.
J F the demon at the door in the mornin’ it won’t be there no more ...
Pretzel Logic is a must listen!
kiddoiam That is a great song! They have so many.
As for the favorite album, for me it’s Aja.
J F one of my favorite songs from them..really hits home
One of the many things I love about Steely Dan is they don't even waste a syllable. It's way more interesting as "Peg" than just "Hey."
Back when talent was required, very much unlike the music of today.
Steely Dan, without question is simply "Groovy Music ". Every magnificent tune.
My favorite part of this tune has always been that killer-ass bassline...so damn funky...just sick!
Exactly....I said the same thing....makes you wanna dance, dance,dance!!!
Damn it Jamel, you're keeping me up past my bedtime enjoying your reactions!
Steely Dan was perfection, way ahead of their time. Awesome one to pick a reaction to!!!!
Nah, they fit like a hand to a glove in the 7os!
i taking my 65 year old dad to Steely Dan in July. i cant wait to see his face!
Steely Dan never grows old on the ears -- timeless! Some other tracks for your consideration:
Hey 19
Chained Lightening
FM
...yeah...
Steely Dan is the BEST!!! I’ve listened to them since the 70s. I live in Los Angeles, I’m African American and have seen them in concert 8 times! I introduced my son to them and he loves them too...and my son’s a jazz singer!
I used to listen to "Aja" in my 75 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on 8 track tape. I was going to college at Memphis State University aka University of Memphis in 1977.
We are getting old
Cool
You’d love “what a fool believes” by Michael McDonald... he sings backup on this song- and many other steely dan songs.
That’s the best song of all time.
Steely Dan is the best. Please do more Steely Dan reactions ☝️
This is honestly one of those songs that's so expertly crafted that you can't call it any less than perfect. Steely Dan is my favorite band of all time, but despite my bias they're literally one of the greatest bands of all time.
I know that song ever word.....All they music is great.... That's all I like is 70's music.....❤❤❤
That is Michael McDonald (Doobie Bros.) on those buttery smooth background vocals.
Also he says “Peg, it will come back to you”
You have to shake the dude who plays all the music at your jobs hand, he plays all the bops 🤣🤣🤣
I could just listen to the complete Steel Dan discography which I have on my phone and computer but I am having so much fun watching you discover this music I have loved so long for the first time. It makes it fresh again to me and reminds me of things I had forgotten.
Steely Dan, "FM" and "Deacon Blues". You'll really dig them.
De La Soul sampled this song for their song "Eye Know". It's definitely worth a listen.
The whole 3 Ft. High & Rising is a masterpiece!! When that dropped in the late 80s in the middle of the Gangster Rap peak, it was such a breath of fresh air... you could never make that album again today without paying a zillion dollars for all the samples they used.. Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys is another album came out about the same time that was a genius use of a wide array of sampling. Both of those I still play today front to back..
@@tanyanelson8780 I remember the summer between my Soph & Jr. year of High School me and my friend Paul played the cassette non stop til we wore it out, then I bought the CD and made copies on TDK's
That album is a sampling masterpiece along with Paul's Boutique, I still listen to it and love De La Soul to this day.
Out of everybody from the Native Tongues crew De La Soul were always my favorite, even over Tribe Called Quest. And Tribe are legends in their own right.
@@hoptopiah978 love those albums, Paul’s Boutique is my favorite
This was a 'heard it at work' track for me too. Its another experience hearing these 'work' tracks in good speakers too haha
Aja is one of their baddest jams but steely's real magic is in the stories told in its lyrics. Drugs and loose women and more drugs are recurring themes
And some devastating lyrics about drugs. Charlie Freak. Through with Buzz. Dr. Wu.
Jay Graydon does the guitar solo. Look him up. He’s one of the unsung heroes of LA studio musicians.
13(almost sure that was the number) different studio players came in and recorded the solo. He was the one!
For sure....
Check out Marc Jordan if you like Jay.
Jay was also co-writer of earth wind and fire's "After the Love is gone". Chuck Rainey on Bass sneaking in some slap in the course. I love your first look at music I've worshiped for over 50 years. No tic track on these tunes the BPM vary truly makes the music breath. Enjoying your show. Stay happy friend...
This is easily one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life. The lyrics, beat, melody, everything is just perfect.
Thank you young brother, for appreciating this classic 70's song, from one of the best bands period!, of the 70"s! This is when Real artists were created and discovered!!
Your reaction to one of my favorite songs makes me smile! Steely Dan is definitely an acquired taste, you either get it or you don’t.
Reading all the comments hours later, and seeing requests for almost every song they recorded, I can only add as a Dan Fan as well, that you really should dedicate a block of time to this band. Think about it please Jamel!
b mccombs that would be so awesome!! They are one of my favorite bands of all time 💙🎸🎤♥️
@@vickieray let's just hope he reads this!
Are you kidding?? He's yet to ride Fagen's elevator '90min from NY to Paris, well by 76' we'll be AOK' I.G.Y, Morph the Cat is so phat, on a New Frontier JakaJ will find The Things I Miss the Most, like Time Out of Mind on the Shanghi Confidential watching Show Biz Kids flaunt the Glamor Profession at My Rival, Janie Runaway.
Black Friday, Everything Must Go With a Gun, Night by Night as Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More. Any Major Dude Will Tell You, Only a Fool Would Say That I Got the News, Fire in the Hole can be Dirty Work(fun video) so Do It Again.
I'm at a loss for a recommendation.
@@cheerdiver Oh my, I can't stop laughing...you're too good friend! But seriously, Jamel at the very least I.G.Y. I.G.Y. I.G.Y. GOT THAT??? There 'nuff said! Ha!
"do it again","this old school","hey nineteen" are a few more classics by Steely Dan ☮️
@Gary Kelly, "Ricky Don't Lose That Number" was another favourite of mine.
This is the PERFECT song. I'm interested more than ever before....
The Dan had it all together by this time. The vocals were "church".
I’ve always loved the bass line in this song.
The Legendary Chuck Rainey on bass!!!!
Watch the making-of video. Donald Fagen just wanted a straight bass line w/ no slapping or popping, but Chuck Rainey threw it in on the first take and when Donald heard it on the play back he told him to just play it how he liked.
"Summer Breeze" by Seals and Croft
Or Southern Cross from them. That is an epic music experience for a music person.
vinegar and water on my mind
Ayeka Lilu I second “Southern Cross”! It’s from Crosby, Stills & Nash
Yacht rock classic 👌
Love your enthusiasm and excitement . Allows me to relive the freshness even after having listened to this track on and off thousands of times over 40 years
I know this song from De La Soul's "Eye Know"
I am certain others have suggested listening to “The Caves of Altamira,” so I am adding my voice to that request. It is a beautiful song.
It's one of my SD favorites.
Need a full Steely Dan day
Yes-Game On Brother!!!
This band is too smooth. ❤️❤️
Thank you Steely Dan for your songs, RIP Walter Becker and thank you jamel for your smile. steely Dan does the same thing to me since 35 years.
More Steely Dan songs. Reeling in the Years, My Old School, Bodhisattva, Do it Again, Kid Charlemagne, Deacon Blues, Hey Nineteen plus a lot of others. Great band and hope you check out some of these other songs.
Definitely "Bodhisatva".
Bad Sneakers
Definitely Bodhisattva x2
I love almost all of their songs. Donald’s voice, the layers in their songs.
When I was growing up in Milwaukee back in the 70's, I would hear this song on the radio station many times!!! I would thought this was a black group!!! When I was in the military, I started to listen to rap and De La Soul use this sample (Eye Know) and I usually listen to the original song and if I like it I would download the music!!! I was freaking stunned to find out that the duo were both white (true fact that Chevy Chase almost was part of this group)!!! No matter what the color of the skin as long as you make great music and have the ability to make people sing and dance then you're doing very great!!! Music as no color and to this day thanks to rap music and their sample. Steely Dan is one of the many favorite bands that I love back in the day!!!
I like your pin shot, I keep it with your letter
Done up in blueprint blue, it sure looks good on you
And when you smile for the camera
I know I'll love you better
Peg, it will come back to you
Peg, it will come back to you
Then the shutter falls, you see it all in 3D
It's your favorite foreign movie.
Definitely my favorite Steely Dan song!
Also, that's your man Michael McDonald singing backing vocals...
"Hey Nineteen" is also excellent.
Again I am for "Don't take me alive" pure 🔥
I always loved that bassline, Its so dope!
The Legendary Chuck Rainey on bass!!!!
I’m a Peg and I’m 70. And when I was a kid, I was honored to have my name in a cool song! Thank you, Mr. Jamel/Jamal❤️
Steely Dan is such a versatile band! Their sound was so transcending, that they crossed many musical styles and genres. Whatever style of music a listener desired, if could be found on one of the Steely Dan tracks. 💜💜🎤🎤🎶🎶🎹🎹🎼🎼
Do it again by them is also really great. 👍👍👍👍
Steely Dan "FM"
"Peeeeggg it will come back to you." When I first heard the song I was like you. I thought it was Heeeey come back to you...
I thought they were saying, "Paige, it will come back to you."LOVE THIS SONG!! I think this is what got me hip to them.
This and every other song on the “Aja” album are absolutely perfect. I couldn’t even pick a favorite among them. That’s a rare occurrence.
It is the epitome of
the definition of a
“perfect” album
Reel in’ in the years - Do it again - Black Friday - are great too!
Many great songs from Steely Dan to explore including, reeling in the years Do it again, My old school etc, . They always used great session musicians to fill out their sound and wrote great melodies.
Love your last name brother!😎
Another cool story about this song (other than M McDonald's backing vocals) is Jay Graydon's guitar solo. About 7 other studio guitarists had tried to nail it, including Walter Becker himself. They called Jay and in an 8hr session, he got it. Left the studio, Walter and Dan tell him, "Great, thanks". Next time Jay hears it, it is on the radio. Jay says, "oh cool, they used it for the single". Had no idea that was the take.
Peg is my favorite Steely Dan song... we are now seriously grooving.
Josie is a good one by Steely Dan.
LOVE JOSIE! SO funky
If you want to grow your channel, Steely Dan is a good way. Timeless and unique.
No kidding, because there really aren't that many Steely Dan reactions on RUclips, and I've been starving for them.
Joe Day it’s such a great reaction band. People can’t categorize it easily, but they know it’s good.
You rock!! Of course you heard this before. It's legendary.
My brother turned me on to Steely Dan in the 70's. He passed away suddenly 8 months ago at 62 years old and I'm sitting here crying watching you loving it. So bittersweet. Celebrate this song.
I greatly appreciate seeing you shows love to these music of my generation! Too bad they don't make music like this anymore! Thank you! 💚
Reelin in the Years, Hey 19
De La Soul sampled Peg for the song “Eye Know”
We old heads knew this the day de la dropped it...
First thing I thought, figuring Jamel knew that record. Then I realized just how OLD my ass is. And it’s OLD.
Three Feet High was on nonstop when I was 18! 😬😬😬
I'm not only enjoying your reactions this music brings me right back to my childhood... I listen to all types of music...I love the bass in this song
I owe my love for great artists to Donald Fagan and Walter Becker.
I was a teen when Aja was released.
I was memorized the artists on every song and ended up buying their albums.
They were the best session group of the 70’s.