which answers the question of 'will you still feed me?' although by the time you see this you'll be at least 65...time's funny like that...naaaaaah...the mail's gotten slow...i hear it got sick... let's wish it a speedy recovery...and, as far as YOUR recovery, mr steely dan man with the effed up hand...i would advise turmeric/curcuma...known for its anti inflammatory properties... included in many indian dishes...you can buy it powdered or in capsules...for what it's worth, amongst other things, i'm a retired nurse...it's a shame more people don't know about herbal type remedies...good health to ya...and to you and yours, mr eller...
So glad you use actual terms to name the chords .It makes for clear communication.Every musician should take the time to learn these terms and apply them it makes life so much better .
The chording in this song, and practically every other Steely Dan song, is BRILLIANT. Donald Fagen's songwriting talent and mastery of chord choices that sound great and drive a song forward is unparallelled.
Such amazingly great tunes! Nice suggestions, I like “Black Cow” and “Kid Charlemagne” too! Larry Carlton’s solo on Kid Charlemagne is so freaking cool sounding!
Amazing to witness guitar lessons that are precise, catch the nuances of the tune and are taught at a perfect mellow pace. Ben takes a challenging song (to many of us) and breaks it down beautifully. Perfect lesson! Thanks!
I have broken into the world of playing Steely Dan, and this video led me down the path, held my hand and showed me the way... Thank you so much for your simple and very well explained lesson on playing this gem! I did alter a couple of the chord fingerings due to arthritis, but now I can hit them without screaming.
Awesome Ben , thanks for keeping it simple and clear without all the extra commentary on notes and fingering , but showing the grips instead , fuckin all that’s needed …thanks bro😊
I've watched a lot of guitar channels and subscribed to a few, but no-one beats Uncle Ben for pure joy of playing and music theory, and outstanding enterntainment value. Of my many favourite bits where Mr. Eller attached adjectives to chords, his choice at 16:29 takes the cake. Live long and prosper, Uncle Ben.
I spent a few hours clicking on the play button behind Uncle Ben, broke my tele neck, trashed my Mac, set fire to the neighbours, then realised my error & had a jolly good laugh about it all over tea... excellent lesson Ben, another fave Steely Dan toon, Fanks!
It is Walter who played the solo w L.C. playing the rhythm. Thank you Ben for simplifying this killer tune! And yes please do the solo if you haven’t already.
Thanks Ben. Very clear and concise explanation to this great tune. I wish more lessons could be as understanding and patient as yours is. Keep up the good work.
Nicely done, Thanks for the time in getting this out there. Steely Dan and Larry Carlton are lifelong lessons in guitar theory and challenging crazy good chords🎸
Ben, Very well explained. Gotta love that spicy stuff. Perfect definition of the magical chords. Totally dope. You are Very knowledgeable of the entire fretboard and my hats off to you. I am super excited that i tuned in and look forward to more breakdowns. keep up the great work. Can't wait to apply the spicy meatball to my own stuff. Thanks!!!!
Another great lesson, Uncle Ben. Every time I watch you play I'm just amazed by how clean your playing is. Sounds crystal clear and laser precise! #goals
You roll through this classic as if I’m your student. I may have to work on it for days, but you have laid it out to at least help this student (me) go back and work through the rough spots. Thank you!
Great stuff. I started with rock and transitioned via blues to jazz, but Steely Dan always used voicings that none of them normally use. I never managed to figure out all the voicings to my satisfaction. Now I can add another song to my repertoire. Thank you.
Listen to what this man says @ 2:13 to 2:35 = some of the "Best Advice on You Tube" for Improving your guitar playing. Fantastic job. This was a phenomenal lesson. oNe LovE from NYC
I haven’t watched tour channel in a while. I love all of the shred metal stuff, being a child of the 80’s…….but. I have always been a HUGE Becker and Fagen fan!!!! I really love your Steely Dan video’s! Thanks!
Great tutorial. You are well spoken, articulate, calm , and easy to follow. I have loved this song since the late 70's. Thank you so much Ben. I am going to check out some more of your lessons.
Pretty sure it was Dean Parks who played on Josie - no? Just watched another YT video on the Vertex Effects Channel where Mr. Parks was interviewed for a delightful 45 minutes. I don't play guitar but I enjoyed every minute of this video too. Great cord breakdown on this classic song.
How you worked this out is light years away from what I will ever reach. I will so enjoy trying this for the next whatever time it takes . Thanks truly appreciate you teaching this .
Fantastic work Ben. I'm sitting in an urgent care exam room waiting to get rid of the earwax stuffed in my left ear and listen to you explain why I never bothered to figure out how to play Steely Dan songs. The songwriting is so amazingly intricate with chords few rock acts dare to even try. It will take me weeks to master this song, but it will be fun to try considering most songs are G Em C D. Thanks. You and Beato are a joy to watch
Great job! You are thorough with no unnecessary talking. I knew some of this song, but you saved me a lot of time making sure I play the right chords. I know Peg so a couple of the chords in José I learned just to play Peg, so you taught me this song in 1 hour. Thanks!
One can appreciate ( marvel even ) at your obvious knowledge of music, playing ability and that rare ability to effectively teach this golden information. Thank you so much ! ! ! Cheers !
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I've been wondering about this song since I was 22! I'm 64 now!
Excellent lesson!
Thanks a million!
which answers the question of 'will you still feed me?' although by the time you see this you'll be at least 65...time's funny like that...naaaaaah...the mail's gotten slow...i hear it got sick... let's wish it a speedy recovery...and, as far as YOUR recovery, mr steely dan man with the effed up hand...i would advise turmeric/curcuma...known for its anti inflammatory properties... included in many indian dishes...you can buy it powdered or in capsules...for what it's worth, amongst other things, i'm a retired nurse...it's a shame more people don't know about herbal type remedies...good health to ya...and to you and yours, mr eller...
Me too! But now you're 66.
A Great Life Mystery Revealed! Thanks Ben: I'm 71, Vernon!
Yeah lm 53 life flew by didnt it
same here, wondering since Josie released ... I'm 83 and after 5 day now playing Josie! Whoda thunk :) all thanks to Ben
So glad you use actual terms to name the chords .It makes for clear communication.Every musician should take the time to learn these terms and apply them it makes life so much better .
"There's a reason why your mom's super cool boyfriend thinks that Steely Dan is so freaking awesome."
Classic Uncle Ben.
Here! Here!
The chording in this song, and practically every other Steely Dan song, is BRILLIANT. Donald Fagen's songwriting talent and mastery of chord choices that sound great and drive a song forward is unparallelled.
One of your talents is, DEFINITELY, teaching. Seems to come very natural to you. Thank’s for the video.
Chris P thank you!!!
Excellent, sir! Steely Dan is very complex...and just awesome music. Thanks for your time on the vid, man.
"Deacon Blues"!!!! "FM"!! "Rikki Don't Lose that Number" "Do it Again" "Hey Nineteen" "Reelin' in the Years" "Black Friday"
Agree!!
Such amazingly great tunes! Nice suggestions, I like “Black Cow” and “Kid Charlemagne” too! Larry Carlton’s solo on Kid Charlemagne is so freaking cool sounding!
++Black Friday would be awesome++
Great lesson! Green Earrings if possible please
Amazing to witness guitar lessons that are precise, catch the nuances of the tune and are taught at a perfect mellow pace. Ben takes a challenging song (to many of us) and breaks it down beautifully. Perfect lesson! Thanks!
I have broken into the world of playing Steely Dan, and this video led me down the path, held my hand and showed me the way... Thank you so much for your simple and very well explained lesson on playing this gem! I did alter a couple of the chord fingerings due to arthritis, but now I can hit them without screaming.
yeah...let the instrument do the screaming for ya...
The pace of your lessons is so perfect and you communicate brilliantly. Thank you.
Made me so happy to be able to play the first few phrases of the intro, then those chords!
Awesome Ben , thanks for keeping it simple and clear without all the extra commentary on notes and fingering , but showing the grips instead , fuckin all that’s needed …thanks bro😊
Good relative pitch ear training on this one... Holy cow... Just about every type of alphabet chord soup in this song.
I've watched a lot of guitar channels and subscribed to a few, but no-one beats Uncle Ben for pure joy of playing and music theory, and outstanding enterntainment value. Of my many favourite bits where Mr. Eller attached adjectives to chords, his choice at 16:29 takes the cake. Live long and prosper, Uncle Ben.
It was Walter’s solo. Classic Steely Eyed Dan. Thank you Uncle. Now let’s talk solo
Played this song in my high school jazz band it’s a lot of fun
We gonna break out the hats and hooters.
I spent a few hours clicking on the play button behind Uncle Ben, broke my tele neck, trashed my Mac, set fire to the neighbours, then realised my error & had a jolly good laugh about it all over tea... excellent lesson Ben, another fave Steely Dan toon, Fanks!
Dude! This us the first video of yours I've come across but you're dope! Thank you for this.
Thanks a lot! There’s tons of other videos here for ya, including a bunch of other Steely tunes!
Hell yeah, I can’t believe I’m only just now seeing this!
You are the man Ben Eller!
Great lesson. What a chord workout. Steely Dan knew how to write them tunes.
Once you get the hang of it, this song feels so great to play. Smooth; like slicing through butter!
Great lesson!
Cool lesson, Ben! Clearly-explained and good chord/fret diagrams. Looking forward to more lessons around this skill level.
Great job Ben! Your teaching is so smooth. Thanks for doing this great song. There's lots we can learn from Steely Dan. True masters of their craft.
You're a very good teacher. Thanks for this!
It is Walter who played the solo w L.C. playing the rhythm. Thank you Ben for simplifying this killer tune! And yes please do the solo if you haven’t already.
I think Dean Parks played the intro and rhythm.
Thanks Ben. Very clear and concise explanation to this great tune. I wish more lessons could be as understanding and patient as yours is. Keep up the good work.
Finally gave in and learned this thru you instead by ear. I feel the universe opened up.
2 years later and i'm still jamming on this song. please please please do more Steely Dan stuff Ben!! :)
I vote for "Night by Night" from Pretzel Logic next -or- Deacon Blues from Aja.
We’d like to see to Josie solo ! Got the rest of the song down thanks to you. Standing by…thanks Ben.
Yeah, it's on from the start with this one for guitar. Probably the best Steely Dan song for guitar IMHO. Great job! Thanks!
Really went all out on this one! Thanks for giving me so many new chords to mess around with :)
Nicely done, Thanks for the time in getting this out there. Steely Dan and Larry Carlton are lifelong lessons in guitar theory and challenging crazy good chords🎸
Ben, Very well explained. Gotta love that spicy stuff. Perfect definition of the magical chords. Totally dope. You are Very knowledgeable of the entire fretboard and my hats off to you. I am super excited that i tuned in and look forward to more breakdowns. keep up the great work. Can't wait to apply the spicy meatball to my own stuff. Thanks!!!!
Trés trés trés heureux de vous avoir trouvé,des explications claires et un brin de nostalgie ..........THANKS
Another great lesson, Uncle Ben. Every time I watch you play I'm just amazed by how clean your playing is. Sounds crystal clear and laser precise! #goals
Can't do the "Uncle Ben" thing. I might have dated one of his mom or dad's cousins, at my age, you just never know. It seems rude for me to do that.
Uncle Ben and Steely? Instant click
You roll through this classic as if I’m your student. I may have to work on it for days, but you have laid it out to at least help this student (me) go back and work through the rough spots. Thank you!
Great stuff. I started with rock and transitioned via blues to jazz, but Steely Dan always used voicings that none of them normally use. I never managed to figure out all the voicings to my satisfaction. Now I can add another song to my repertoire. Thank you.
Great lesson! I appreciate the graphics!
Ben you've simplied this tune very well,thanks mate.
Thank you. Makes this wonderful stuff so much more accessible ! 🐑
Listen to what this man says @ 2:13 to 2:35 = some of the "Best Advice on You Tube" for Improving your guitar playing. Fantastic job. This was a phenomenal lesson. oNe LovE from NYC
Very nice vid Ben! Thank you so much for the breakdown and explanations of different voicings. 10/10
Goddamnit! your little finger is the length of my middle finger! this is hard!
Ben. You are awesome. Great explanation and pace to the lesson. Love Steely Dan things and you are spot on with these. Much appreciated man!
Ben....you've just saved me a good few ours of pain. Many thanks.
Mega tasty Steely Dan licks - great job just soakin all the sound in thank you so much , crisp soulful playin' keep this up bro
I haven’t watched tour channel in a while. I love all of the shred metal stuff, being a child of the 80’s…….but. I have always been a HUGE Becker and Fagen fan!!!! I really love your Steely Dan video’s! Thanks!
This is a killer Steely Dan song, thanks so much for breaking it down! Absolutely timeless🤟
This was really helpful. Thanks! I hear the "girls say when" chords in a lower register, using the same voicings as the first bit.
Oh, also, I think the chord at 14:37 should be M7, not m7 since you're playing the Major 3rd with your index finger. (Oops, you corrected it at 17:10)
Great tutorial. You are well spoken, articulate, calm , and easy to follow. I have loved this song since the late 70's. Thank you so much Ben. I am going to check out some more of your lessons.
Love the "how bou tha?" when you're playing those intro chords lol
This is great Uncle Ben, thanks so much. If I keep improving with your lessons people will start doubting my step-dad status.
Pretty sure it was Dean Parks who played on Josie - no? Just watched another YT video on the Vertex Effects Channel where Mr. Parks was interviewed for a delightful 45 minutes. I don't play guitar but I enjoyed every minute of this video too. Great cord breakdown on this classic song.
WOW!!! you have got to be one of the BEST teachers on you tube!!!!!!
Thanks Ben ... amazing instruction ... I'm 83 and now can play Josie ... party time! (Socrates would love you)
Steely Dan - Jazz that you can listen to. Jazz Rock that you can groove to. So many great songs!
How you worked this out is light years away from what I will ever reach. I will so enjoy trying this for the next whatever time it takes . Thanks truly appreciate you teaching this .
I know it was probably a lot more work putting the chords on screen but…Thank You! You’re the best teacher on RUclips hands down
I don't even play guitar, always found steey dan guitar work. Very pleasing to listen to.
Great tutorial for a great song! great job at explaining what you are doing with both of your hands including finger placement. Thanks!
Really attractive axe dude! Sweet lesson too! Bravo Ben!
One of the best song instruction videos I've seen. Two thumbs up!
my favorite pic of Frank on the back wall! Kudos!!
Fantastic work Ben. I'm sitting in an urgent care exam room waiting to get rid of the earwax stuffed in my left ear and listen to you explain why I never bothered to figure out how to play Steely Dan songs. The songwriting is so amazingly intricate with chords few rock acts dare to even try. It will take me weeks to master this song, but it will be fun to try considering most songs are G Em C D. Thanks. You and Beato are a joy to watch
Great job! You are thorough with no unnecessary talking. I knew some of this song, but you saved me a lot of time making sure I play the right chords. I know Peg so a couple of the chords in José I learned just to play Peg, so you taught me this song in 1 hour. Thanks!
Really good stuff, the way you put it over is very easy to follow - awesome. Thank you.
Excellent break down and sounds deadly accurate to my ears ! And Ive been listening to this song regularly for 45 years
good, make it easy. great teacher, man
Ben, outstanding Lesson here. You make it so easy! I will check into your other " Dan" Lessons as well!
One can appreciate ( marvel even ) at your obvious knowledge of music, playing ability and that rare ability to effectively teach this golden information. Thank you so much ! ! ! Cheers !
Wow, thanks uncle ben for this, one of my all time favorite Steely Dan tunes I'm gonna learn how to play it!
I never play stuff like this, so this is great to learn. HOLY CRAP those intro chords threw me for a loop.
Excellent lesson bro! Finally got it. Needs brushing up but you made it super clear!! Thanks 👍🏽
Thank you so much. Your teaching is perfect for me.
Thanks for taking the time to explain this song in detail. My favorite as well. It’s a spicy meatball with a side of mu major!
One of my favourite songs - fantastic instruction - Thanks Ben!
GR8 video! Your a natural teacher Ben 🎹🎶🎵
Best lesson on you tube.
Thank you for the great lesson! Very good structured.
Finally making some progress. Thanks so much for identifying the chords. It helps a lot with memorizing.
Incredible lesson Ben. There are so many tasty chords in that song and you have down cold. Thanks for makingbthe video. Cheers!
Hey Ben!...nice breakdown of the dan...always a good time at the wank shop🤓😎
Excellent lesson! Very nicely done and easy to follow...THANK YOU!
Very cool lesson! Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
Excellent explanation and perfect breakdown. You are a great teacher. Thank you
Dude, awesome . Thank you .
Thank you Uncle Ben.... been smiling quite a while now!
Like Vernon below I’ve been trying to figure out Josie by ear on and off for years - Your lesson filled in the holes. Great teaching! Thanks!
Always wanted to really nail this tune. Great Job! Thanks!
Man these are some UGLY cool chords
Dude max respect for every time I want a tune you got it, tornado of souls now this, youre doing an awesome job had to say it one time
brother your teaching methods are awesome love it
Thanks, Lisa!
Thank you so much! This is so much fun to play! 🎉 Legendary song
Outstanding Uncle Ben, Step Dad's got nuthin' on you!
Great job Uncle Ben!!!! Love Steely Dan. Love the chords, very cool, like you. Cheers
One of my favorites. Love Josie
Thanks! I’ve gotten in to Jazz the last year or so and I always liked Steely Dan. Your teaching style is great and I’ve learned so much!