STEELY DAN ANY MAJOR DUDE WILL TELL YOU reaction
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
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This might be my favorite track on the whole album. A Pop gem, what great chord changes, beautiful melody, arrangement, one of Donald Fagen's all time greatest lead vocals, his phrasing, hip/cool delivery, lyrics about facing once's inner demons.That bridge w/ the lines: "I can tell you all I know, the where to go, the what to do/You can try to run but you can't hide from what's inside of you' is brilliant.
Great song, very soulful and the warm sound of that Fender Rhodes dominates the mix
@@timcardona9962 yes, that is big key to why I like it
@@timcardona9962 Yes, the electric piano is key to the whole feel and vibe of the song
Totally agree, one of his finest!
Look up Joe Jackson’s solo piano version. ( He was/ is a huge Fan Fan.)
One of Dan's actually sincere songs... it is beautiful
Donald Fagen said the song is about a friend who was having serious mental problems.
When this album came out in '74 Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young had just passed their prime. The music and vocals have that CSN&Y vibe.
Makes sense. Thanks for watching Jayson!
0:57 Premier songwriting on display. They sneak in (major/half/minor) so effortlessly. Just brilliant!
The album cover is the entrance to Central Park at 5th Ave. and 79th St. Background landmarks are still there, the low wall and trees.
Knew it looked farmiliar!
Squonk is a mythical creature that cries itself to death, leaving only a pool of tears. The band Genesis wrote a song about this, "Squonk" which is a very good song worth your while to check out. To me as a scared child afraid to fall asleep when I heard this in my teens it meant a lot, when the demon is at your door, in the morning it won't be there no more. But I've read it's a drug reference so who knows. And yes nice call on the switch to an acoustic feel.
Interesting. Never heard of the Squonk before. Thanks for the info!
One of the few non ironic songs of Steely Dan
True!
that little guitar break in the middle with the harmonized double lead is extraoridinary..blew the top right off my head
this is one my favorite Steely Dan songs
It’s definitely a great one!
Pretzel Logic is definitely their "range" album, showing off how many styles they can tackle in one record, before they found their signature sound. Lots of great songs though
Gotta love it
I love the concept of "major dudes." I feel like we've lost this; the idea that there are people throughout history who just can't be ignored. And when it turns out one of those people said something relevant to your situation, it's just stupid not to listen.
Clean, clear, super cool. What a treasure !
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Nice to hear musicians react to "your favorite band's favorite band". Love the acoustic fills, the keys, the rhythm section, and of course the Don's vocals & lyrics. They really are the best. Any major dude will tell you...
Donald Fagen's degree in Romantic Literature served them very well.. As you dive deeper into the "Dan" Canon, and hopefully, Fagen's solo efforts, I think you'll both agree that his lyricism is quite profound.... Nobody writes songs like these anymore...
Anymore?? Don’t think anybody wrote songs like this ever! The more we listen to SD the more amazed we are
Such a lovely mix of sweet guitar riffs, sultry keyboard chords, great lyrics if a little nebulous lol.😊
Genius musicians
Very versatile and perfectionist.
This song has helped me thru some the hard times of life any human goes thu
A squonk is a legendary creature that can cry itself into a bag...
lol we're sure that skill really comes in handy
I don't give enough credit to Fagen's work on electric piano, funky. Interesting comment on Syd, that's part of what I like about your reactions, fresh perspective Rock on.
Funny that line made me think of Freddy Mercury.
Notice the misspelling of "Pretzels" (i.e., "Pretzles") on the cart. More SD snark!
Didn’t notice that! Thanks for watching Mark!
very under rated they were superb .
Underrated for sure
‘Have you ever seen a squonks tears, well look at mine...”
"All the while, in perfect time, his tears are falling on the ground..."
Nice catch reminds me genesis song my Gmail account is the squonk
If you are still doing this.. Then close your eyes and listen.
A thousand videos one song
I think this is their only acoustic guitar album . Country rock was trending back then
They pulled it off!
This is a great album. I hope at some point you react to the newer SD albums "Two Against Nature" (2000) and "Everything Must Go" (2003). You should react to those after you do all the albums from the 70s. That way you can better understand the musical progression.
Will get to all of their albums eventually. Thanks for watching!
Steely Dan IS New York City!
You know it! Thanks for watching Chris!
the dan showing heart
Gotta love it
Positive song..You must understand the early 70's was the fallout from the sixties..People open their fists and there was nothing their!..It all evaporated like sugar in the rain..flower power.
face your fears and problems dont worry things will be ok.
Happy song...considering the source.
Curios, that they slip into a Scott's bagpipe riff, then a tumble. The riff is imany movie when there is a friendly meating .
My favourite Steely Dan song.
It’s a great one!
its about not worrying and that things will get better my silly friends.
Love it :)
great uplifting song.
You think of Syd Barrett, I think of Joni Mitchell :D However, I enjoy this type of elegant singer/songwriter pop with a slight jazz feel, actually more and more, the older I get. Still a pretty popular genre in my country too.
Love your interpretation! Thanks for watching!
Imo, it's not hard at all, to get the meaning of the lyrics. There's nothing ironic or artsy to read into it. I prefer these sorts of words, because they just come out and say things, and say them with a positive upshot.
It's about breaking down and being scared, sleepless, depressed, worried sick, and panicked. It's about being told where to go, what to do for help, and facing down your monsters, and finding them gone before too long has passed.
When we cave in like this, it's a minor world that goes down. But because it's that way, things get better sooner than later, if only you don't try to run. This song has found me in just that very place in life.
Maybe it's SD's most positive song, and the prettiest, most laid back. This is the stuff that makes Steely Dan one of my hero bands.
Sorry for the long comment.
I believe it's 'sponk's tears'. However, neither word makes any sense! Fun song. Thanks for the great reviews. Steely Dan is my favorite band and I've been listening to them since the 70's (yes, I'm old AF!).
Thanks for watching Mike! Glad you enjoyed!
squonk
It is "squonk." I had to look it up as I didn't know what a squonk was. Apparently it's a mythical creature that is said to roam the woods of northern Pennsylvania.
love it
Two Against Nature
I get the sense that the basic structure of this song was probably created during the “Can’t Buy a Thrill” sessions, but then they didn’t finish it until it was added on to “Pretzel Logic“.
Very similar vibe and instrumentation to their first album’s work.
Pretzel Logic is my least favorite album of their work from the 1970s, but this song is one of the few shining moments on that record.
Interesting take John! Never would have put that together ourselves. Thanks for watching!
From their debut album until graucho, The Dan were top of the game, not every song a home run, but those albums I mentioned were. PS read girls/ women don't like the Dan, is this true.
Well considering we don’t know all women personally, we can’t answer that. But we’re loving the Dan! Thank you for watching David!
From my perspective, Steely Dan fans were college educated men. I have been to many of their concerts and that is the crowd. Except at the turn of the century they got a big following by 20 something girls.
I always thought this was Snoopy talking to Charlie Brown...
Lol maybe!
I dont know if that was a good or bad review?
Take it however you’d like. We welcome all opinions here! Thanks for watching!
It's hard to tell just by listening, but since a lot of their song have more than a tinge of cynicism; this song just poked fun at the "dude" and "easygoing" culture of the west coast. Almost like condescendingly calling someone "buddy" today.
Thanks for doing this whole album! Nice job you two. It has been my long held belief that this song is all about temporary drug (cocaine) induced psychosis (paranoia) As JJ Cale wrote in his Cocaine song"she don't lie" Too much cocaine for too long (especially when injected or smoked) might just unleash all the hidden fears that reside in deepest darkest recesses of the mind. Many people have experienced going on "window patrol" for hours convinced "they" are out there combined with the uncanny ability to hear everything within a 5 mile radius! Dopamine flooding the brain. Sage advice in this song tomorrow it won;t be there no more especially if you stop using, come down and sleep.
Thanks for watching Cary! Glad you enjoyed!
I always imagined this song as the one that they tried to appease the record company with. "We need a hit single"
You're right but it was not this one. It was ""Rikki..." A big hit on the radio in 1974.
Let's just say they're above mainstream
So you have no clue.
Correct
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