STEELY DAN - Bad Sneakers + Dr. Wu | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION (Just AMAZING!!!)
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There is no over-playing Steely Dan. I have been listening to them for over 40 years, and I am in love with the songs as if I only heard them for the first time today. Musical Geniuses.
Me too. I met this guy named Tim in high school Spanish class in 75, and we became best friends. When we would hang out at his house, he would sneak records from his older brother's room. Katy Lied was the first Steely Dan album I heard, and I've been a fan of the Dan ever since. I've got goosebumps watching this video. I've listened to the albums so often that when one of their songs is on the radio, when it ends, I expect the next song on the album to start. In fact, while watching this video, at the end of Bad Sneakers my brain went automatically to Rose Darling.
Exactly.
It has reached the point that, when friends ride in my car, they ask, "Do you have any Steely Dan?" I always have a few CD's loaded... Yes, that makes me old school. I don't care, as my car has a 13 speaker, 600 watt sound system. Which translates into, just the right amount of the Dan.
Totally agree !!
Well said!
Phil Woods' alto sax solo on Dr. Wu is a thing of perfection.
Incomparable
I agree. He's from Springfield, Massachusetts.
Having legendary saxophonists like Woods and Wayne Shorter play on your records isn't a bad call.
I got turned on to Steely Dan back in College in 1974. What really made me a fan was my next door neighbor had a 10k stereo system and once you hear Steely Dan on a great sound system.......you never go back.
Dr. Wu has the most gorgeous progression of chords and melody on the piano.......
The Drummer on this song and most of the Katy Lied album was none other than Jeff Porcaro who was only 20 years old when this was recorded
Sad story about Jeff.
RIP Jeff the great. Still trying to learn the Rosanna shuffle.
Jeff walked out during a session for one of the songs that the drumming was best suited with a shuffle, and Jeff didn't know how to play a shuffle at that time, which is strange because he toured with Steely Dan before they made Katy Lied.
He told them to find another drummer to play the song and they told him NO. Learn to play a shuffle and then they'll record the song. Talk about a twist of fate. And that's probably the nicest Donald and Walter were to musicians, but he was still very young and I think they felt like they should take him under their wing a little with some tough love.
@@johndoh5182 Almost correct. It was the track " Your Gold Teeth II". On this track, drummer Jeff Porcaro had a lot of trouble laying down the drum part. Instead bringing in another drummer, Donald loaned Jeff a Charles Mingus album with Dannie Richmond drumming to help him achieve the be-bop drumming groove he was looking for. Dannie Richmond drummed for Charlie Mingus and was one of the best Be-Bop/Post Bop drummers in recent American Jazz history.
Bad Sneakers is a great song, but Doctor Wu is brilliant on SO many levels!
The lyrical wordplay is just amazing. Is it a love song, or a drug song?
Is it a song about being addicted to someONE, or is it about being addicted to someTHING?
Is the answer “yes” to all of the above?
Either way this song makes me cry, especially that line about “I was on the other side of no tomorrow” because whether it’s drugs or love, either can make you feel like you’re dying.
The answer is YES to ALL of the above
Donald is such an underrated singer. The way he blends with McDonald is so great. When he sings “I feel like I’m sooo alone” has so much emotion for a famously unemotional singer. Becker plays that languid guitar solo on bad sneakers. One of my favorite solos of his and again, filled with emotion. That might be one of their only emotional songs along with “any world” which is also on this record. And then of course what can you say about Dr wu. A love dope triangle about that dang heroin.
Sometimes we all get overwhelmed by the musicianship and musical elegance of SD. Dr Wu reminds me also about the wonderful poetry of these lyrics. Nostalgic, cynically modern, beat influenced and so sing along ready.
Dr. Wu is definitely one of the Dan’s more atmospheric and cinematic songs that like good cinema, immediately transports you right into the song/movie. Lyrically, it’s an interesting plot line as well. It’s about a hopeless heroin addict - the song’s narrator - probably a Vietnam vet, perhaps now in Florida where “Biscayne Bay” is referenced. “Just when I spent the last piastre I could borrow”…the piastre was the currency used in French Indochina which included Vietnam up until the 1950s. Katy is a metaphor for heroin that is “lovely and sly” but that ultimately “lies.” Dr. Wu is the narrator’s dealer who initially helps him (“You walked in and my life began again”) but whom he can now no longer depend. Dr. Wu has succumbed to Katy as well. The chorus reiterates this. (“Has she finally got to you, are you with me Dr…”). They’ve only performed this a few times live. One is on RUclips. Donald has said he doesn’t like the way it sounds on stage.
You know a lot about this particular song! Perhaps you know what song the narrator was referring to when he said: "We sang that stupid song all night long, but we knew every word was true."
Your input would be most appreciated! Thank you!
The song is actually loosely about Walter Becker and his drug addiction which almost destroyed Steely Dan, and which was treated by a Chinese doctor from DC named Dr Wu.
@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 IMO, the "stupid song" they sing together and know is "true" is another metaphor being used. In this case, the stupid song refers to the pleasures and dangerous seductive powers of heroin.
@@Skylarking00 Thank you! It all makes sense now. I believe you nailed the cryptic lyrics. I appreciate your comment. Not knowing the answer to that question has bugged me for years. I can relax now and thank God I never got hooked on horse when I lived in that NYC.
Personally, I think Dr. Wu is the person’s alter ego to his drug addiction persona. Katy is his rehab counselor & counselors were or are usually prior addicts. Interesting about the piastra as Viet currency & he IS in FL. Fagan wrote about drug addiction, drug dealers, street life, homelessness, prostitution, alternative sexuality, etc. but was actually a suburban kid from a well to do upbringing & went to Bard College Annandale on Hudson where he met Becker.
incredible that these songs are 47 years old ,I remember when I first heard them in my old back room ,my sister borrowed the album from a friend ,When I got my first car I recorded the album for the tape player ,loved driving around just listening to the Dan.
If all 8 billion people on Earth sang at once, you'd still hear Micheal McDonald in the mix and know it was him.
SO TRUE! 😂
Just might not understand him…😂 (love you MM)
Couldn't have said it better. He is literally one in 8 billion.
Dr. Wu is such a magical song. Love it.
After the Aja album dropped, we listened to it a few times. The next night I played the entire Steely Dan catalog in order in an Army barracks in Germany - and no one complained about hours of a single band.
Sax solos on Dr. Wu are performed by the great, legendary jazz artist Phil Woods, who also performed the solo on Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are".
When you said "Mr Wu", I instantly heard Dr. Evil in my head "I did not go to 8 years of evil medical school to be called Mister, thank you"! Yes, Michael is on back-up vocals on Bad Sneakers and Dr Wu has one of my favorite sax ever, which was played by the jazz great, Phil Woods.
😂🤣😂🤣
Hahaha! I had the same Mr/Dr joke in my head but had forgotten where it came from! :)
"Year Of The Cat" was released in July, 1976 and "Katy Lied" was released in March, 1975
It's too easy to assume the order you heard them was the order they came out. Often not true.
Oddly, Dr. Wu is my all time favorite song by anyone and I despise Year of the Cat. 🤮
@@nataliemarcus2002 It's my favorite SD song. Ooops, I already said that below. ☺
Try and imagine my excitement during those years when a new album would drop. There were no holes in their albums. Every time every song is pure gold. I was a young man during those years.
I'm glad you got to these two. There is just something wistful and magical about Dr. Wu. I really hope you get to My Old School before the concert, and ideally the fun Show Biz Kids and the jazzy Chain Lightning as well.
Yes, My Old School is essential!
"Doctor Wu" is my favorite SD song I think. And that Phil Woods alto solo may be my favorite, as well. Thanks for the reaction.
So epic.
So what was the stupid song they sang all night long but they knew every word was true? Any ideas?
That sax. I love that so much.
As the sax is playing and deservedly getting the highlights for all the right reasons, catch the percussion but even more so, the 'filler' piano accompaniment, understated yet with perfectly placed notes, complementing and complimenting the fantastic saxophone solo in every way possible. I can listen to that brief solo again and again and still be learning and in musical heaven, all at once. Fantastic.
@@tomburke9955 Drummer Jeff Porcaro was only 20 years old at the time! Yeah, I listen to "Doctor Wu" and "Green Earrings" and "Reelin In The Years" regularly.
Great reaction. I get so much joy watching you celebrate the music that has been the sound track of my life. Thank you.
Bad Sneakers is ultra catchy, and features Walter Becker's finest guitar solo, imo. Dr. Wu was very much a precursor to the Aja album's sonic and compositional style.
Dr Wu is my favorite Steely Dan song. I also was lucky enough to see Steely Dan about 17 years ago with Michael McDonald as the opening band and he of course joined them on several of their songs. Thanks for the great reaction.
The sax solo is by the great Phil Woods, whose background is jazz. It's my favorite sax solo - ever.
My favorite Alto player of all times. Saw him live. What a night!
They really are incredible. During the pandemic, I Listened to their entire-catalog, (over and over) and watched Tons of concert-footage. Such a Unique Sound with phenomenal musicians. oNe LoVe from NYC
The guitar solo in "Bad Sneakers" is my favorite guitar solo. Like, ever!
That's Becker in his “melodic” mode (as in Home at Last)
Enjoy the concert! Rewind all you want. Dr. Wu slays!
Absolutely the finest musical minds I've ever known. I first saw them on, yes, American Bandstand, way back in the day and have been addicted ever since. Both of them were made totally of music.
The excellent alto solo on Dr. Wu was done by Phil Woods.
This was the song that hooked me. I had heard the radio stuff and my friend bought me Pretzel Logic, but I didn't really have my eyes forced open until Katy Lied.
Two of my very favourite Dan songs. Fabulous.
Jeff Porcaro on drums. I believe he was only 19 at the time.
I hear echos of Jeff Porcaro's performance here in Steve Gadd's performance on Aja.
For those of us that heard these songs thousands of times, it's hard to get overly stimulated... nothing new.
But watching your facial expressions while we know what's coming up in terms of instrumental breaks or lyrics give a new perspective which makes this exciting again.
So glad that I found your channel!
Love you guys
That is probably why we watch these.
'Bad Sneakers' one of my top 5 fave Dan songs.
I can never get enough of your SD reactions. funnily enough I was scrolling through RUclips reactions and your very first reaction to SD on Peg came up. Look how much SD you've listened to in a year!
I was in tears of joy watching you both enjoy Bad Sneakers ha ha ha.
Dr. Wu is such a beautiful song, paired with such a dark, yet wistful story in the lyric. That juxtaposition is part of what makes Steely Dan so great. Bad Sneakers is great too, and Katy is my favorite album of theirs. Katy/Royal is their peak, for me. Really love your channel! I saw Snarky Puppy a few years ago. If you haven’t seen them yet, you’re in for a treat.
I'm glad you got around to Dr. Wu. My brother always says it's the Classic Steely Dan song. And I agree. Everything I love about the Dan wrapped up in one song. Great stuff, glad you enjoyed it as well!
They never forget melody and hooks. Plus a thousand other characteristics.
You need to hit "The Dukes of September". Donald Fagan, Michael MacDonald and Boz Skaggs. Together in the same group.
Yes 👍 I actually sent them a DVD of The Dukes. But the CD is good too. ✨😊
I think 'Dr. Wu' might just be a top 10 Steely Dan song for me. I've loved that hook in the chorus ever since the album came out in 1975. 'Bad Sneakers' is good too, but 'Dr. Wu' has always been next level for me. Thanks for the reaction.
Katy Lied is right up there with SD's best. You will not be disappointed with the rest of the album
I'm glad you two are finally exploring Katy Lied.
IMO... it was the dry run for the Aja album.
I hope you soon can listen to the whole album.
Those two are my favorite pieces on the album. Sneakers is just comfy Dr. Wu I've wondered about the lyrics for a long time; haunting, what life sometimes is like...And on reflection, you're right that Dr. Wu is like the prelude to AJA the song. Especially in the piano and sax...
What I heard/read (can't remember which), it's regarding Walter Becker's heroin use.. Dr. Wu was his dealer who I think at first was not a user, but as time went on, Katy lied and got him.. "I've been waiting for the taste you said you'd bring to me"... could be wrong and I am sure that the vast and unpaid comment section will let me know. Have a great day!
My favorite off this album is Dr Wu as well. My take, and this is just my take, is when he's asking "are you with me doctor, can you hear me doctor" he's talking to himself, about himself, the inner man. I know he's supposed to be their pusher but I just always took it a different way.
@@connieb4372 I made a somewhat famous comment on the Dr wu video on RUclips with the interpretation that the Dr is trying to get him off heroin (Katy) and then gets hooked himself. I have no idea if that’s true that always just my opinion and it unexpectedly gained traction online
@@steelyd2 "Imagine my surprise, when I saw you"...
@@alanparsonsfan I’ve seen that theory adopted quite a bit but it’s not like it’s belongs to me. I’m sure other people have had that analysis and I’m not accusing you of stealing it. I just wanted to make that clear. I didn’t want my comment to be accusatory
*Absolutely love you two* ! Quick story... I'm 60 and back in the late seventies one of my Co-workers was in his mid 30's. I was a die hard Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Frampton lover. Typical teenager growing up in L.A. , surfing, you get the idea. I didn't get Punk (yet), but loved the attitude and I hated Disco so there was that. I heard FM from Steely Dan and LOVED IT. First time hearing it. Lex's shirt reminded me about it as that Co-Worker gave me a "Snarky" response saying, "That's grown ups music kid" you won't get it.! It Pissed me off so much I went to the record store after work and bought "Can't buy a thrill" ! I was HOOKED from then and still am.
FYI..... The You Tube channel *Andy and Alex* DIGS your channel and gave you a shoutout on their Wednesday video.! Thought you would want to know. Have a significant day..... *David* .....
After I first heard this I couldn't get the chorus out of my mind for months. It's superb.
i was 17 when this came out i listened to "katy lied" daily for a long time and still adore it..would love your reaction to "chain lightning" keep em' comin' my rocky mtn friends... {package on the way} what fun! Kent
Yup, that's Phil Woods on sax, and legend has it he nailed that solo in one take. Greetings from another Dan-head in Denver.
I've never been able to decide what my favorite Steely Dan album is, but I love every recorded second of Katy Lied.
Nick's instincts and comments are right on the money here. Katy Lied showcased how much Walter's and Donald's music was changing and becoming more complex and decidedly more jazzy, and set the stage for what was to come. For example, I think the vibe and pacing of 'Throw Back the Little Ones," as well as the pieces you just heard, later bloomed into "Aja."
I really enjoy your channel particularly Steely Dan material. Lexie I had the same feeling as you about Dr Wu and it took me years to realise it is the dynamics that creates the atmosphere on this track .With the laid back groove of the bass and piano, the amazing sax break and the slightly sinister lyrics adding to the depth of the song. Interesting to hear you link between Dr Wu and Year of the Cat. Keep doing what you are doing both of you I think it is great. Thanks from John in Blidworth near Nottingham, England
Dr. Wu is one of my favorite Dan songs, and I am a Supreme Dan Fan!
I've seen Steely Dan a number of times and they never disappoint. I'm glad you're getting to see them in person! Love the reactions!
Thank you guys! I'm down with the flu but Steely Dan and watching you listening to them gave me a lift. And you're right, there are no bad Dan songs. I love them and I love you two 🎶🎶🎶❤❤❤
Feel better soon, Stella ❤️🩹 And thanks for supporting NnL and Steely Dan 🥰
You can hear bits of Aja in Doctor Wu. You're exactly right, it was a forerunner to a jazzier style yet to come. Two of my faves just like you.
I highly recommend "Any World That I'm Welcome To". This is another song with Michael on backing vocals. Just another great song. In my mind it's about accepting yourself for who you are regardless of what people (the world) say.
Thanks again guys. Yes, the year of the cat chord, love it. Dr. Wu is one of my all time favorite Steely Dan tunes. Enjoy the concert!
Chain Lightning is the next song you should check out from Katy Lied. An excellent slow and slinky tune with a killer guitar solo.
As for the Doobie Brothers, Another Park Another Sunday is an excellent song that got some airplay back in the 70s. The chorus just sticks to your brain.
I've said before Chain Lightning is the hidden gem of their catalog
That whole Doobie Brothers album What Were Once Vices, that the song Another Park is on, is great. The opening track "Song to See You Through" is my favorite.
“Daddy Don’t Live In That NYC No More”
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Absolutely. "Chain Lightning" is in my top 5 all-time favorite SD songs.
That's Rick Derringer on that buzzy guitar on Chain Lightning.
Greatest sax solo in a rock song, the mighty Phil Woods on "Doctor Wu."
And to think it’s a literal first take. Becker and Fagan has prepared themselves for a long night in the studio getting the solo right and Woods did it in one go.
Congratulations on reaching 40K. I'm not surprised, You have a great channel. Two great songs, both short and snappy. Following the impact of their first 2 really strong albums, Katy Lied is one of their shortest and clocks in at 35 minutes so all the songs are under 3 minutes. Their previous album Pretzel Logic was only 33 minutes long. It was an experimental time for them, '74-'75. They were exploring different genres particularly with Pretzel Logic but keeping things really disciplined. Keeping the songs brief. Subsequently they found that unique crossover jazz sound with The Royal Scam that would somewhat define them for the rest of their career.
Lovely reaction guys, beautiful melodies, harmony & as usual superb musicianship, agree you can hear in these early gems what was to come later on Scam, Aja & Gaucho. And hey, for sure you two do your own thing & explore, it's your musical journey, tks again for having us along for the ride, it's such a treat, cheers
The New York Rock and Soul Revue album with great songs, "Pretzel Logic" with Michael McDonald on part of it is outstanding.
Thanks! I did send them the DVD of this concert. I think I sent The Dukes of September DVD also. ✨😉
Dr. Wu probably my favorite Steely Dan song.
I forgot to say, listening to Bad Sneakers always makes me smile and puts me in a good mood. I hope the same for everyone!
Those two songs are so brilliant. I am glad you reacted to them. Please check out My Old School and Showbiz Kids both from the same album. Keep up the great videos.
I got my Steely Dan Tshirt. lost wages, lost wages. I know Show Biz Kids is repetitive but it's so darn catchy
Show Biz Kids shows the true no-bullshit guys that Donald and Walter were.
They're both from Countdown to Ecstasy - ie not Katie Lied
@@eileendobbs8009they've got the Steely Dan T-shirts, they're outrageous
@@briangray00you're incorrect, check it out.
You can definitely hear foreshadowings of Aja on Katy Lied: the sax solo over drum breaks, the harmonic voicing of the vocals. What a fine body of work. And this music was playing on FM radio in my high school days, right alongside Zappa, and Led Zeppelin. How cool is that?
40k and Steely Dan! 🎈 Congrats on both! 🥂 And thanks 😊. Always a better day after watching your reaction to Steely Dan. Maybe familiarize yourself with some of the band members on the Northeast Corridor Tour last year. You won’t have a young Donald (but a more cynical 🤨 one); you won’t have Walter 😞; probably no appearance by Michael McDonald (that would be amazing) … but you (probably) DO have Jon Herrington, Freddie Washington, Keith Carlock, a great horn section and great backing vocals, etc. And Donald’s been known to give a mix from several albums (including his Nightfly) or has also just done an entire album. Great reaction! ✨😉
Great advice to check out the current musicians from the last live outing. In my comments I suggested they should react to My Old School and of course Reeling in the years because if they are doing an overview those songs will be there. You make some great suggestions I think we come from the same era. I appreciate your requests. 😀
@@scottanderson8420 Great point, Scott. NnL will have to eventually go back and catch both of those songs. I’m only guessing on the lineup but it’s probably similar to last year. And I’ve sent them the Northeast Corridor tour CD. Can’t wait to see the track list and get their thoughts on the concert. I debated driving to L.A. Anyway, thanks and I’m so glad you’re here. ✨☺️
It’s a fun channel and they are both so genuine with their reactions. It’s an amazing blessing how good music connects people together. The Last Time I saw Steely Dan they were touring with the Doobie Brothers. Sadly it was after Walters passing. One of my favorites is Any Major Dude was happy to see that on the live album Corridor. Nice chatting 😀
@@scottanderson8420 I haven’t seen Steely Dan live since around 2000. Luckily, Walter was still alive. Of course, I’ve watched the live DVDs and played live CDs but I’m tempted to jump on this tour. We’ll see. Nite ✨🌛😙
And like others have pointed out: Katy Lied was released March 1975. Year of the Cat was later - July 1976. No shade.
And I was going to include some Michael McDonald on a marathon request. I’d start with the pop hits, “Minute By Minute” and “Taking It to the Streets.” Then there’s more to hit for Michael and the Doobie Brothers (with and without Michael). I think Katy Lied is the first album to include Michael’s soaring vocals. Good spotting. These songs will also grow on you. #NicknLexRequest -
Someone pointed out two classics to hit: “Reelin’ In the Years” and “My Old School.” And since you have the T-shirt, “Any Major Dude” and although it’s repetitive, “ShowBiz Kids” mentions “wearing Steely Dan T-shirts.”
Pretzel Logic still has some gems (“Night By Night,” Charlie Freak,” etc.). And Two Against Nature and Everything Must Go will eventually be hit, along with the live and solo efforts. You’ve hit most of my favorites but there’s some fun left. ✨🤪 (edit includes: #NicknLexRequests)
My brother in law gave me AJA for Christmas when it came out. It took a while but as I only had a few albums it got played and then I was hooked . And the old days of reading the sleeve notes lead me to Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour ,Steve Gadd ,Wayne Shorter et all . My music education began .
“Steely Dan has been such a blessing in our lives.” How nice to hear that from a young person!
Omg! I love your reactions to Steely Dan. SD is my favorite band of all time.
I Love this album. The most melodic and piano driven of the Steely albums. Everyone's Gone To The Movies is terrific with it's great island beat, and Chain Lightning is the best blues song i've heard. The whole album is like this.
Michael McDonald is such an instant presence, even with mixed backing vocals. If you’re up for exploring some of his solo work, he released a couple of albums that were covers of Motown work, and they’re fabulous under his interpretation.
Steely Dan can bring a tear to the eye, thank you for doing so many honest reactions. Would love to have some of those t shirts too!
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All the songs on Katy are worthy and have stood the test of time. Even their songs with creepy subjects are exquisitely beautiful (Everyone's gone to the movies, for example). Look forward to seeing your take on the rest of Katy.
Walter Becker played the guitar solo on Bad Sneakers and Phil Woods played the sax solo on Doctor Wu.
Becker and Fagen... without question, top 1% greatest songwriters in history.
100% agree with you
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To fully appreciate and love this album, it's really important to hear it in its entirety. It has a wonderful flow to it passing from song to song. And yes, I agree you can hear Aja-like passages as it will later be known. I always felt a special attraction to Katy and yes there is that mysterious something about Dr. Wu that will just suck you in and Donald's bluesy soulful vocal is a large part of it. Moreover, from my view, Fagen's voice was in a delightfully prime condition throughout this whole album.
Dr. Wu wow such a great under appreciated song. The saxophone rift wow.......
Phil Woods' signature alto steals the show. I heard Phil's artistry live at a memorial service in a small church in the PA town where he lived. His improvisational solos soared in the perfect acoustic space, and I got goosebumps. Even today, 40 years later, his saxophone magic is unmistakable, seductive, and astonishing.
Just so good! I love this one! Who am I kidding I love them all! Anytime anywhere!❤️👌
Awesomeness, although I requested Your Gold Teeth Two Dr. Wu is my favorite song on Katy Lied. Bad Sneakers is an infectious melody with expert phrasing. Still lots of other gold on Katy Lied. As the concert approaches you might consider reviewing My Old School and Reeling inThe Years. They will definitely play them. Anxious to hear more of your personal music dives and upcoming channel mysteries. Love all your reactions. I am going to buy a few coffees and list a few Doobie Brothers tracks for you to consider. The Doobies have a huge music catalogue. Keep it rolling your the best. 😍
Dr Wu from Katy Lied was an instant classic. Can’t stop listening to Dr Wu.
Phil Woods played sax on Dr Wu. Jeff Porcaro played drums on every song on this album except Any World. He was only twenty at the time and he went on to be one of the go to session guys, even playing for Pink Floyd on Mother. He also formed Toto with his brothers and other session players such as Steve Lukather on guitar. Great reaction as usual guys, thanks. This album was my first experience with Steely Dan. Hearing those songs again really took me back.
😚 Oooh! 🥰 Steely Dan! ☺️ I adore how excited you are to see them! 😁🐰
When I listen to Dr Wu, it always seems like the piano is the punctuation for the lyrics. Whether a comma, exclamation point, question mark or a period, it’s interspersed throughout the song between the lyrics, dividing one thought and another.
That piano part by Michael Omartian is just outstanding.
A jazzy call and response.
I’m going insane, laughing at the frozen rain…. Ahhhh. I first heard them playing on a friend’s lp in a college dorm room. Late 70s. I thought, what is this music? Listening all these years later.
At the end of Dr Wu, in the fade out, Walter is screaming, "Can you hear me Doctor."
Thank you! You picked two of my favorite S.D. songs. Enjoy the day! :-)
AND the drummer, a new kid on the block named Jeff Porcaro who already played on a few albums AND toured with Steely Dan before they made this album.
I forget which song it is on the album but the drum style is a shuffle, Jeff didn't like playing shuffles and got frustrated during the session and walked out. They talked to him that night I believe and he said they should find another drummer to do that song because he can't do shuffles, and they basically TOLD him he was going to play the song and get on the drum kit and figure out how to play a shuffle and they'll record it after that. This is probably the nicest Walter and Donald were to what would be called a studio musician (at this point). There was one song on the album Jeff didn't do. But he learned to play the shuffle, that's what makes the song Babylon Sister sounds so great because it's a shuffle, and probably the best known Jeff Porcaro shuffle is on the song Rosanna by Toto. But that song moves so fast for a shuffle that typically only experienced drummers know what they're hearing.
I love your Steely Dan reactions SO MUCH! Watching your joyful reactions to every nuance is pure pleasure for me! I must say, though, it killed me not too hear the intro to "Rose Darlin'" after "Bad Sneakers!" Here's an idea: do a reaction to "Rose Darlin'"and "Daddy Don't Live in that New York City No More," then you can listen to all of side one!! BTW, did I forget to tell you to listen for Michael Mcdonald's backup vocals on RLJ's song, "Young Blood?"🎵❤️🎵
The Great Phil Woods did the Sax solo on Dr. Wu (He's a deep dive)!
This was the first album where they were transitioning to the Session players instead of a regular "Group" lineup. The album only had two drummers and two bassists. For Drums it featured session legend Hal Blaine on his only appearance with Dan and a young 20 year old Jeff Porcaro who played on all the other cuts.
Bass featured veteran player Chuck Rainey and Crusaders (and Wrecking Crew member) Wilton Felder who (unfortunately) are not listed as to which songs each played on.
It was also the album with the first appearance of Larry Carlton (Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More).
Carlton & Porcaro had been playing at a club in North Hollywood called Donte's and I got to see them playing there with Robben Ford and Robert "Pop's" Popwell when they weren't gigging in studios or on tour. I wouldn't be surprised if Becker & Fagen didn't drop in to see them play of an evening.
Those are some great shirts! Thanks for getting to a ton of Steely Dan. It always makes my day seeing others enjoy my favorites like I do
Okay now!!! You are hitting 2 of my favorite songs, off one of my favorite albums. ❤️
Within hearing Steely Dan for the very first time back in 1972 I became a fan and I will always love them. (Missing you Walter Becker; RIP)
U 2 R 2 much. Always a pleasure to anticipate your reactions to SD, closely mirroring my/our reaction to many of those tunes, going back fifty years. But it's your heart, soul, sensitivity, and love for the art of it all, that keeps we 40K a comin' back. Salud!
Love your SD reactions. Time to dive back into early Chicago? (Beginnings, 25 or 6 to 4, Make me Smile, Poem 58....)
I think they should do 25 or 6 To 4. It has everything you could ask for in a song. But then again so does Make me Smile, Poem 58, Saturday In The Park...How lucky are we?
@@genecase9464 Those would be awesome reactions, hopefully sooner rather than later. Chicago, the Terry Kath years!
Oh, man! That reaction to hearing Michael McDonald's backing vocals...kick in on "Bad Sneakers!" Worth the entire reaction. The guitar solo was fire, too!
As they say... "Better Late Than Never". As a young guy and a child of the 60's I did not fully appreciate Steely Dan like I do today. Back in the 70's I was not into jazz or any sort of "fusion" music. My love of the Dan grew slowly over time. Back then I had a lousy music system that could not take advantage of their music stylings. There is so much nuance in their music that never made it out of the cheap speakers that I had back then. Listening to "Dr. Wu" today is completely different. I sounds so much better today. Thanks for reacting to the Dan. Take care.
Every time I hear a Steely Dan song again, even though I know it's good, I forgot how good it was. It's always better the next time I hear it.
I have listened but passed over several sd songs -- relistening to them through 'your ears' with appreciation has given me so much more - maybe because now I'm just 40 yrs older- many thanks
The first time I thought a song could be sublime was when I heard "Dr. Wu" in the mid-‘70s.
it’s like finding a dollar on the street when you realize Michael McDonald is doing backup vocals isn’t it? I love the hey wow! of it.