This Electronic Press Kit is posted courtesy of The Walter Becker Estate, which offers free hi-res downloads of Becker’s demos, unreleased songs, rehearsal tapes, discussions, and more. All legal and free, honoring Walter’s wishes to share with the fans he so appreciated. See www.walterbeckermedia.com/forum/street-legal/11-tracks-of-whack-epk for all of it.
2:49 - classic joke, thats why rush had to re-engineer vapor trails after lifeson listened to it in his car with a bose system and gave it the thumbs up... you can see becker has a high end stereo in his lexus, guaranteed to run the sound thru processing algorithms. never trust a car stereo.
By the time I finished playing Steely Dan's 2nd album "Countdown To Ecstasy" from beginning to end 3 times straight in the summer of 1973, I was convinced that Becker & Fagen were the best songwriting duo since Lennon & McCartney. I had never heard rock and roll played with that kind of musical precision before. Got to see them in concert in April 1974, and they were clearly one of the best live bands on the planet that year.
I consider them even BETTER than Lennon & McCartney! The difference is that Becker and Fagen didn't wrote love songs, which is what mainstream media and public cares about.
@@IronMan-tk8uc Guess why? It's the one subject that most people relate to unlike that of a song, for example, lamenting about times passed in the jazz era. Duh!
@@candelise Yeah, I know. And that's what makes Becker and Fagen so different: they went against the grain and made their own unique style, which is still unrivaled well into the 21st century!
This is awesome!!Even though I still really miss Walter it seems as time goes on I realize that his music and memory will never die-I love the collect call to Donald Fagen classic Becker!!Walter Becker rules!!
Hahaha it cracks me up that as he phones Donald, a large Coca-Cola truck appears on the background and appears on camera as it takes a turn towards where they are. It kinda adds to the absurd little things that happen everyday in life, which I know they both loved pointing out 😂 RIP Walter, we love you so much ❤
6:06 - Walter's reluctance to commit to studio work was (according to Fagen) the main reason why there weren't any Steely Dan albums after 2003. I guess he grew weary of the experience and didn't need the stress. Can't blame him.
I really didn’t expect any more Steel Dan albums after “Everything Must Go.” Everything about the album-from the cover photograph to the title song-gave a pretty unambiguous message of “That’s all, folks!” And if they had done another, we might not have had Walter’s second solo album, “Circus Money,” and frankly, we needed another WB solo album more than we needed another SD album. (OK, I’ll just speak for myself: I needed another WB solo album.)
@@paulbangash4317 Yes, I’m so grateful that Larry Klein helped Walter to do that record. Klein is clearly a great facilitator. Not as well-known as Rick Rubin, but he has a similar ability to inspire/push artists to do great work.
Tomorrow September 3 2017 the world lost one of the greatest musical talents to ever be-six years later and it still hurts he was my favorite artist ever his talent humour wit and intelligence has rarely been equaled-to me when Walter passed Steely Dan is/was over it’s not SD without him
I have to be totally honest here. There is no bigger Steely Dan fan than myself. I have followed their music since the start in the early 70s. My only regret is that I never had the opportunity to see them during their heyday and while Walter Becker was still with us. But I have to say that I have never cared much for either of Walter’s solo efforts. There was just something missing there that didn’t appeal to me. But his collaborations with Donald Fagen are a totally different ball of wax. Some of the best music ever created. I will continue to enjoy it the rest of my days. RIP Walter. 👍
michael hated touring . prince toured from 82 to 2014 nonstop with aftershows every night . walter hated recording . prince recorded a fresh track every day. mixed by 8 pm. no biggie . fresh tape please !
No offense to Walter, but if I had've run into him on the street, my impression of him would be a introverted, certainly intelligent but fairly boring dude. But he and Donald formed one of the best songwriting duos of all time!
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This Electronic Press Kit is posted courtesy of The Walter Becker Estate, which offers free hi-res downloads of Becker’s demos, unreleased songs, rehearsal tapes, discussions, and more. All legal and free, honoring Walter’s wishes to share with the fans he so appreciated. See www.walterbeckermedia.com/forum/street-legal/11-tracks-of-whack-epk for all of it.
"I heard they affect your memory,i cant remember who told me that"
classic Walter
2:49 - classic joke, thats why rush had to re-engineer vapor trails after lifeson listened to it in his car with a bose system and gave it the thumbs up... you can see becker has a high end stereo in his lexus, guaranteed to run the sound thru processing algorithms. never trust a car stereo.
"Six dollars and sixty-five cents? Make it collect..."
Walter was such a genius with words.. it’s a shame he was clearly beset by so many demons, his guard was always up
By the time I finished playing Steely Dan's 2nd album "Countdown To Ecstasy" from beginning to end 3 times straight in the summer of 1973, I was convinced that Becker & Fagen were the best songwriting duo since Lennon & McCartney. I had never heard rock and roll played with that kind of musical precision before. Got to see them in concert in April 1974, and they were clearly one of the best live bands on the planet that year.
I consider them even BETTER than Lennon & McCartney! The difference is that Becker and Fagen didn't wrote love songs, which is what mainstream media and public cares about.
Right on man sounds like an awesome Steely Dan experience and story! Wish I had the chance to see the pair. Rip Walter Becker
@@IronMan-tk8uc Guess why? It's the one subject that most people relate to unlike that of a song, for example, lamenting about times passed in the jazz era. Duh!
@@candelise Yeah, I know. And that's what makes Becker and Fagen so different: they went against the grain and made their own unique style, which is still unrivaled well into the 21st century!
@@IronMan-tk8uc True. Most artists who are fine songwriters and don't write too many love songs don't get too many of their songs covered.
It wasn't until the last few years that I realized what an extraordinary sense of humor WB had. RIP.
He was such a brilliant goof ball... He'd definitely be on my top five dinner guests. s
A pure genius and a very funny guy. His introductions of the SD band was always a highlight of the show. Walter was the best!
Such a talented, funny guy. Where he puts the end of the microphone to the hearing piece of the pay phone was great.
This is awesome!!Even though I still really miss Walter it seems as time goes on I realize that his music and memory will never die-I love the collect call to Donald Fagen classic Becker!!Walter Becker rules!!
Walter was a class act , and his solo records are wonderful 💫 sadly missed
I love Walter , and miss his presence in the world .I miss him
I miss Walter Becker..
Hahaha it cracks me up that as he phones Donald, a large Coca-Cola truck appears on the background and appears on camera as it takes a turn towards where they are.
It kinda adds to the absurd little things that happen everyday in life, which I know they both loved pointing out 😂 RIP Walter, we love you so much ❤
6:06 - Walter's reluctance to commit to studio work was (according to Fagen) the main reason why there weren't any Steely Dan albums after 2003. I guess he grew weary of the experience and didn't need the stress. Can't blame him.
I really didn’t expect any more Steel Dan albums after “Everything Must Go.” Everything about the album-from the cover photograph to the title song-gave a pretty unambiguous message of “That’s all, folks!” And if they had done another, we might not have had Walter’s second solo album, “Circus Money,” and frankly, we needed another WB solo album more than we needed another SD album. (OK, I’ll just speak for myself: I needed another WB solo album.)
@@davebartholome2924 I cannot disagree with you . Circus money is a real gem 💎
@@paulbangash4317 Yes, I’m so grateful that Larry Klein helped Walter to do that record. Klein is clearly a great facilitator. Not as well-known as Rick Rubin, but he has a similar ability to inspire/push artists to do great work.
@@paulbangash4317 It sounds like you two are in agreement.
Donald Fagen plays piano like he's a marionette on Thunderbirds.
Tomorrow September 3 2017 the world lost one of the greatest musical talents to ever be-six years later and it still hurts he was my favorite artist ever his talent humour wit and intelligence has rarely been equaled-to me when Walter passed Steely Dan is/was over it’s not SD without him
Donald is the dad and Walter the cool uncle in my alternate life
The best , I miss him
Seeing this for the first time, very enjoyable. A man with a phenomenal sense of humor and a brilliant wordsmith and songwriter.
Man I miss Walter…😢
Love this Album, on my top 25 list. Listen to it often..
lol "$6.65? make it collect......Hello Donald?"
Ha, I still sit in my house and listen to Hi Fi .
It’s a way of life.
this video is kind of like a museum for bygone technology
This…Is….GOLD!!!!
I have to be totally honest here. There is no bigger Steely Dan fan than myself. I have followed their music since the start in the early 70s. My only regret is that I never had the opportunity to see them during their heyday and while Walter Becker was still with us. But I have to say that I have never cared much for either of Walter’s solo efforts. There was just something missing there that didn’t appeal to me. But his collaborations with Donald Fagen are a totally different ball of wax. Some of the best music ever created. I will continue to enjoy it the rest of my days. RIP Walter. 👍
Thankfully somebody must have forgotten to remind him not to do another solo or we wouldn't have Circus Money.
Diet cola does affect the memory, but you just take ginseng, which improves memory, and.....I forget what else.
Er… Another diet drink?
Don't forget to remember
Go of luck trying to find a payphone today.
There is one down by the fire station In my city
love him and his work. the collect call to Donald was awesome.
1:50 Wow, I didn't realise Steely Dan was such a commitment while they were active, they were doing 5 day weeks for 8 years!
6 perfect albums in 8 years isn’t easy
That's great!
Donald had to pay $6.65 to sing on Walter's record. 💩
Dude was a genius.
CIRCUS MONEY 😊
It would’ve been funny to hear him say more “trashcan lid”
"And another thing....!" 😉✌️😎
6:05 😂
michael hated touring . prince toured from 82 to 2014 nonstop with aftershows every night . walter hated recording . prince recorded a fresh track every day. mixed by 8 pm. no biggie . fresh tape please !
No offense to Walter, but if I had've run into him on the street, my impression of him would be a introverted, certainly intelligent but fairly boring dude. But he and Donald formed one of the best songwriting duos of all time!
Parking violation 😂 wow an old cassette in a Lexus
I'll always wish that I could've met Becker and Fagan. The epitome of cool. RIP Walter Becker and thank you for the beautiful music.
4:53 The cameraman pans to a blonde in a dress. Perhaps she was wearing Ambush?