Fagen doesn't get enough credit as a great singer, I really couldn't think of any other vocalist that could fit this music. So cool & different is his style.
his voice is as in the pocket as all of their instrumentals. which feels weird to say, calling a lead rock vocalist "in the pocket". but it's true, it carries the melody and wraps around the groove with no virtuosic flourishes or anything that draws too much attention away from the instrumental. while of course not sounding too sappy or too aloof, just perfect for the storiest they told.
Steely Dan doesn't merely play jazz, rock, funk, etc. The band plays a great blend of these and many more musical genres. It requires a trained ear, and isn't meant for everyone. Just look at the plethora of stellar musicians who play on all their albums over the years. Steely Dan plays STEELY DAN! 😎
Fagen's throw-away songs are better than what most singers make a career out of, ha! no shit they actually threw this beauty in the trash heap? I can't believe it. Paul McCartney would have gotten together with Michael Jackson (or who ever) and made an album and accompanying video for MTV out of this witty little jewel
Another classically slick, no-holds-barred, syrupy smooth Dan production. My NEW favorite, for now, until his next project. Thank God this was saved from musical oblivion!
That chorus is unforgettable, I'm gonna hear it for days. Love that funky pedaling on the bass but it needs a solo - keys, guitar, sax, trumpet or perhaps trading fours or all at once like dixieland. Are worthy? yeah we are.
ya I agree, the drumming of this is elegant and tasty, just the right atmospherics for Donald's halting kinda insecure singing. Donald is a total amateur vocalist, but the musical background he creates is so bizarre and chaotic (lyrically) that it doesn't require Sarah Vaugh
@@musopaul5407 no, no, no, no that's Buddy Rich, i heard that The Donald was always a fan of his and actually begged him to sit in for the session and he did. how wonderful is that I ask? huh?
I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you, for uploading this. I’m a massive steely dan fan and been craving for some more songs and had no idea there would be more out there as good as this. Holy Shit this is just great 👍 thank you 😊
My nom d’voyage is McSween I carry the proper papers I seek the primal rhythms of the bush I preserve great moments as they come And sure this must be one Brightly painted dancers on the screen Are no more than a prelude to the ritual unfolding No white man’s eyes have ever seen The frightening finale, the rite that you’re beholding Chorus: Kulee Baba Coming your way, every Sunday Live from Nowhere My suit is a bright Irish green The color and cut are striking I’m something of a standout in the crowd Don’t chew on that power cable son I guess I owe you one Word with my chief engineer We’ll mix with the mob for all the folks at home I’m tasting the local beer And half the crew is dancing in the foam Chorus : Kulee Baba Coming your way, every Sunday Live from Nowhere Satellite relay, hello Broadway It’s Showtime! :D Sweet holy Jesus, what a night St. Augustine was right The cameraman began the Kulee Baba The telecast was over, our featured friends were gone I hear there’s a bash in Cameroon So long for now, we must be moving on…
Imagine if our planet were destroyed for a hyper-space bypass (R.I.P. Mr. Adams). That's not unlike what happened here. This restoration is incredible.
I'm curious what you refer to with your comment. I love the hell out of this song. Is there actually another version and if so where might I hear it? This is the only version I have heard. Thx.
@@evelsteev Well, I just checked that one out. That is some primitive sounding work but that actually adds some extra appeal for me. Thanks for the link!!! V
@LucklessPed 'Kulee baba' is one of the great Steely Dan tragedies in that it was never finished before SD imploded. As far as I know there are two versions around, this one (which is the closest to complete) and another demo with acoustic piano and no drums. Sadly neither of them are particularly good audio quality. You can find the other version on youtube. To make things worse, as far as I know the onlu copies around are mp3s so they sound even worse than the original demo tapes. Tragic.
Sounds like you ... but like before. And the words have changed. Mined you it's been awhile and just getting back to it. Wanted my kids to know your great music. But ... this sounds like a repeat of the past. Sorry and I'm still a fan!
I’d swear that’s Purdie counting it off in the beginning. Plus it sounds like some of his fills. Listen to his count offs on Master Drummers Vol . 1 Bernard Purdie.
@@jaucqq3480 St Augustine preached about the dangers of abandoning one's self to the lust of the senses - basically the lyric is telling us (to put it bluntly) about Mc Sweeen's post-nut clarity after the Kulee-Baba orgy
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Fagen doesn't get enough credit as a great singer, I really couldn't think of any other vocalist that could fit this music. So cool & different is his style.
Rusty, Fagen is a god... it is known ; )
Really? Lol
Fagen has the voice of a god. My all-time favorite singer!
his voice is as in the pocket as all of their instrumentals. which feels weird to say, calling a lead rock vocalist "in the pocket". but it's true, it carries the melody and wraps around the groove with no virtuosic flourishes or anything that draws too much attention away from the instrumental. while of course not sounding too sappy or too aloof, just perfect for the storiest they told.
I wholeheartedly agree! Fagen is the embodiment of the Steely Dan spirit, no one could've sang these kinds of cryptic and sarcastic songs as him.
I love Steely Dan. Always there for me thru good and bad times. God Bless S.D.
Amen ... Their Music is Always Fresh to me...been listening to them since the late 80s
that's the sweet thing about music, it will never leave or betray you; one of the only few things in life that will always be there for you!
Right you are, Ms Tuesday Wells! SD doesn't play strictly jazz, rock, funk, etc. Steely Dan plays Steely Dan!
My 5 year old daughter absolutely loves this song. She's always singing the chorus. She's the best.
aww, what a gem ❤️
Keep playing good music for your kid(s) and listening and appreciating with them. I did with mine. It helps down the road, believe me.
5 yr olds be knowing about unreleased steely dan now, you never know who will inform u 😭
Steely Dan doesn't merely play jazz, rock, funk, etc. The band plays a great blend of these and many more musical genres. It requires a trained ear, and isn't meant for everyone. Just look at the plethora of stellar musicians who play on all their albums over the years. Steely Dan plays STEELY DAN! 😎
Fagen's throw-away songs are better than what most singers make a career out of, ha! no shit they actually threw this beauty in the
trash heap? I can't believe it. Paul McCartney would have gotten together with Michael Jackson (or who ever) and made an album and accompanying video for MTV out of this witty little jewel
this sounds like it morphed into glamour proffession .
same dynamic, but very different songs. a few parts are very similar though!
i actually like this a lot more than glamour profession
Exact chords in one section
Smooth as polished silk. Love this. They're on of a kind!
Another classically slick, no-holds-barred, syrupy smooth Dan production. My NEW favorite, for now, until his next project. Thank God this was saved from musical oblivion!
"Talkin 'bout my Home" is one that got away. TRAGIC.
Damn this song rides out!
That chorus is unforgettable, I'm gonna hear it for days. Love that funky pedaling on the bass but it needs a solo - keys, guitar, sax, trumpet or perhaps trading fours or all at once like dixieland. Are worthy? yeah we are.
"St. Augustine was right" who else but these 2 would know about St. Augustine's raucous past--
"Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet."
The Brilliant drumming of Jeff Porcaro!!!!
Timeline.. I don't think so. Purdie is my guess
Yes it is Jeff Porcaro , I was in contact with Steve Kahn few years ago he played lead guitar on Gaucho he confirms that Jeff was the drummer !
ya I agree, the drumming of this is elegant and tasty, just the right atmospherics for Donald's halting kinda insecure singing. Donald is a total amateur vocalist, but the musical background he creates is so bizarre and chaotic (lyrically)
that it doesn't require Sarah Vaugh
@@musopaul5407 no, no, no, no that's Buddy Rich, i heard that The Donald was always a fan of his and actually begged him to sit in for the session and he did. how wonderful is that I ask? huh?
@@musopaul5407 really? how about Ringo? no, ok
Love this song. And the drumming is fantastic.
Steely Dan
@@user-cq6de7gh9o yes.
I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you, for uploading this. I’m a massive steely dan fan and been craving for some more songs and had no idea there would be more out there as good as this. Holy Shit this is just great 👍 thank you 😊
"Sweet Holy Jesus those high-hats. They're just a bit too fat."
OH I'd LOVE to sit in a studio and hear this Master!!! Different mixes! :) Sonic love!!
It is perfection
My nom d’voyage is McSween
I carry the proper papers
I seek the primal rhythms of the bush
I preserve great moments as they come
And sure this must be one
Brightly painted dancers on the screen
Are no more than a prelude to the ritual unfolding
No white man’s eyes have ever seen
The frightening finale, the rite that you’re beholding
Chorus:
Kulee Baba
Coming your way, every Sunday
Live from Nowhere
My suit is a bright Irish green
The color and cut are striking
I’m something of a standout in the crowd
Don’t chew on that power cable son
I guess I owe you one
Word with my chief engineer
We’ll mix with the mob for all the folks at home
I’m tasting the local beer
And half the crew is dancing in the foam
Chorus
:
Kulee Baba
Coming your way, every Sunday
Live from Nowhere
Satellite relay, hello Broadway
It’s Showtime!
:D
Sweet holy Jesus, what a night
St. Augustine was right
The cameraman began the Kulee Baba
The telecast was over, our featured friends were gone
I hear there’s a bash in Cameroon
So long for now, we must be moving on…
Amazing song. Such a shame it never made it to the album.
..yeah it's one of my faves too I'm nuts about this song :)
It’s really weird hearing Donald Fagan’s normal voice in the “bring my voice down” after hearing almost exclusively his singing voice.
Imagine if our planet were destroyed for a hyper-space bypass (R.I.P. Mr. Adams). That's not unlike what happened here. This restoration is incredible.
Yeah it does
i like the slower one, more cryptic and eerie.
I'm curious what you refer to with your comment. I love the hell out of this song. Is there actually another version and if so where might I hear it? This is the only version I have heard. Thx.
@@evelsteev Well, I just checked that one out. That is some primitive sounding work but that actually adds some extra appeal for me. Thanks for the link!!! V
@@GetzGoth You're welcome. I love both versions!
Didn't know that one until lately!
Seems like a throwback to the Cant Buy a Thrill Days or daze 😎
@LucklessPed 'Kulee baba' is one of the great Steely Dan tragedies in that it was never finished before SD imploded. As far as I know there are two versions around, this one (which is the closest to complete) and another demo with acoustic piano and no drums. Sadly neither of them are particularly good audio quality. You can find the other version on youtube. To make things worse, as far as I know the onlu copies around are mp3s so they sound even worse than the original demo tapes. Tragic.
I was thinking exactly the same thing. A little faster and a tad less funky, but you are right.
what??
Shades of Weather Report''s Teen Town
Sounds like you ... but like before. And the words have changed. Mined you it's been awhile and just getting back to it. Wanted my kids to know your great music. But ... this sounds like a repeat of the past. Sorry and I'm still a fan!
I’d swear that’s Purdie counting it off in the beginning. Plus it sounds like some of his fills. Listen to his count offs on Master Drummers Vol . 1 Bernard Purdie.
Rick Marotta
Hey don , great tune, what does kulee baba mean??????
This so shoulda been on gaucho
Big fan, you must read Lyrics! Genius! Listen......
The intro sounds like a close cousin of Weather Report's Teen Town!
epic
"Sweet Holy Jesus, what a night; St. Augustine was right"
not yet
Yeah, but about what?? !!
We will never know
@@jaucqq3480 The quotation, "A stiff prick hath no conscience" is often attributed to St. Augustine of Hippo.
@@jaucqq3480 St Augustine preached about the dangers of abandoning one's self to the lust of the senses - basically the lyric is telling us (to put it bluntly) about Mc Sweeen's post-nut clarity after the Kulee-Baba orgy
Nice tritones.
Of course Rick Morotta on hear using his infamous Peg shuffle
So good. Purdey on drums?
What does "Kule Baba" mean?
Sure could be Porcaro though with all the ghost notes.. Gadd?
Rick Morotta
Jeff Porcaro...Just saw the liner notes...Watch the documentary on You Tube Called "The lost Gaucho"
Purdie
donald fagen is intellectual
my nick is Kule...
When you can make a guitar whistle
Intro sounds like Teen town
Teen Town by Selina Gomez?
George Tebbens weather report
@@JoeyBongas, cool and mild. It was a bit cloudy earlier, but mostly blue skies now.
@@JoeyBongas although, we did have some heavy weather a few days ago.