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@joejohnson1094
Жыл бұрын
Haitian Divorce
@AmalgaMem
Жыл бұрын
Black Friday. Certified banger.
@Flowerchick1967-tq1vn
Жыл бұрын
Black Friday The Royal Scam Pretzel Logic !!!!
@bitslammer
Жыл бұрын
@@joejohnson1094 Out of a stellar catalog Haitian Divorce stands out so much for it's unique sound. That Talkbox guitar is so well done without being overdone.
@peterquinones3522
Жыл бұрын
You should do the song every real Steely Dan fan knows is Walter Becker' s cry from the depths of hell of his heroin adduction, Doctor Wu. You don't understand Sttely Dan if you don't understand this song.
@user-zh3zy3po4m
Жыл бұрын
There's nothing like Steely Dan. They're magic.
@eileendobbs8009
Жыл бұрын
Uh Green Earrings. I've only recommended it like 100 times. 😊
@babylonsister118
11 ай бұрын
@@eileendobbs8009 lol
@badsherman1193
Жыл бұрын
Still can't believe you haven't checked out one of their biggest hits "Don't Take Me Alive". Opens with the nastiest chord ever put down on a Steely Dan record with amazing guitar solo featuring Larry Carlton. Banger!
@stevet5266
Жыл бұрын
Best guitar intro ever...
@chrisbarlow2131
Жыл бұрын
Ever.......!!
@kevviking6612
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that track, nasty guitar work!!!
@rad2865
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@drewwin794
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!! 😎
@PTFirefly
Жыл бұрын
This song is at the heart of the theory that "The Big Lebowski" is partially an homage to Steely Dan. The "Dude" in the song title. The fact that the Dude's buddies were "Walter" and "Donnie." (Becker and Fagan) and the bartender's name was "Gary" (as in Katz).
@johnandmarie7250
Жыл бұрын
🤔
@mc76
Жыл бұрын
I am a huge fan of the band and the film, and this is the first I have heard of this theory. Cool.
@waynesmith7410
Жыл бұрын
New sh*t has come to light man
@ljsites
Жыл бұрын
Steely Dan abides
@tswanstrom2000
Жыл бұрын
Never heard this. You've made my day
@peterstilla8733
Жыл бұрын
Any major dude would tell anyone that Steely Dan was in a league of their own.
@noahm15
Жыл бұрын
The best thing about Steely Dan is everyone has a different favorite Steely Dan song. Name another band with as much consistency as them. Every song is amazing in its own way,
@timwhitnell7145
Жыл бұрын
For me, aside from the obvious kings of melody, variety and consistent excellence, The Beatles, Supertramp is the group that tries different things and succeeds with each of their songs between 1974-82.
@chrisweidner4768
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. “Showbiz Kids” comes to mind. 1 of many.
@hankamania
Жыл бұрын
When I was in college in the early '90s, I had a friend who was semi-prone to panic attacks. I wrote this chorus on her mirror in dry-erase pen.
@luvdasymae
Жыл бұрын
What an amazing thing to do for a friend.
@karenduell1027
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow!
@dianegoldeneye7207
Жыл бұрын
❤
@scharlesworth93
7 ай бұрын
You’re sweet
@laughinggravyuk
Жыл бұрын
This is Peak Dan. No arguments. A small, but flawless gem.
@CorePathway
6 ай бұрын
Love peak Dan. Threw my Two against nature away. Like why would I ever listen to that again when I have their whole catalogue?
@Frankincensedjb123
Жыл бұрын
Pure fucking genius. I don't think I've ever heard a bad song by the Dan. The attention to detail is extraordinary. The little touches and fills here and there by various instrumentation. This song, case in point, is so simple, yet the arrangement, the progressions, and the satisfaction are second to none. One of those rare upper-tier bands that just never gets lazy or complacent. Excellence.
@donnakubiski5572
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you guys! This is my favorite Steely Dan song. I haven't watched your reaction yet because I was so exited that I had to comment first. Hope you love it as much as I do.
@jeffberbert7784
Жыл бұрын
Right there with you.
@mrsteve3527
Жыл бұрын
LOVE the song.
@Scott-dc3lj
Жыл бұрын
Ah Pretzel Logic. For those Dan Fans out there, you can understand why this tune nudged me back down the Steely Dan rabbit hole. Every album is pure perfection.
@danmayberry1185
Жыл бұрын
This is the gold standard for compassion toward addiction (when the demon is at your door) and hardship in general. Music gives back with voluntary PSAs. Thank you Steely Dan, Skynyrd, Marvin, Curtis, Neil, et al.
@privatename123
Жыл бұрын
And Charley Freak, on the same album.
@moonlitegram
Жыл бұрын
Its always a good day when Andy & Alex hits Steely Dan again.
@chicagojon1972
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Steely Dan tunes. We all need that friend who will be honest with us when we are heading down the wrong path. Great reaction guys!
@m.gideonhoyle409
Жыл бұрын
That little riff at the end of the chorus is so beautiful... It never fails to get me.
@CP5699
Жыл бұрын
Excellent point.
@glenndespres5317
Жыл бұрын
Any minor World that falls apart falls together again. Poetic af and astronomically grounded. Leave it to the Dan to blend the two!
@jml-rj5re
Жыл бұрын
Any minor world that BREAKS apart FALLS together again. That's literally HEAVY, man.
@jml-rj5re
Жыл бұрын
Technically, Any Major Dude Will Tell You is making fun of the way Californians talk. But it is poetic and sympathetic (unusual for a SD song).
@glenndespres5317
Жыл бұрын
@@jml-rj5re The lyrics attempt to comfort the singer's friend who is going through a difficult time.
@jml-rj5re
Жыл бұрын
@@glenndespres5317 I'm well aware. The phraseology was a play on SoCal lingo. D&W were from the NYC metro area.
@mr.marcus3123
Жыл бұрын
Becker and Fagen: Musical masters of the heavenly hook and the perfect pop passing chords, combined with melodies from the gods!...and, that's BEFORE one digests their sublime lyrics and phrasing. Genius. Simply genius.
@larrymcleod3618
Жыл бұрын
I’m 75 and I’ve been listening to Steely Dan for over 50 years , one of great pleasures in a long life of music . Larry from Glasgow 😎
@yamyamyams2629
Жыл бұрын
I'm here for The Dan. Boys we need more of The Dan. Don't Take Me Alive is a great guitar song.
@user-rs6ln7nc4g
Жыл бұрын
Awesome song!
@cherylbourgerie8868
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy to see you react to this. I haven't watched it yet, but I know you loved it! Steely Dan just couldn't write or perform a bad song!
@tylerhackner9731
Жыл бұрын
Yes 🙌🏽 more steely dan
@knightngail1
Жыл бұрын
You can't go wrong with Steely Dan. I'm always gonna be here for it. 🥰
@MattJocks
Жыл бұрын
The "If they were in a video store, they'd be behind a curtain" should be a sticker on every Steely Dan album, like a book jacket blurb.
@sabrinastroud9776
Жыл бұрын
When all other music fails, there is ALWAYS Steely Dan. My go to band. Not a bad song ever.
@hklinker
Жыл бұрын
And all other music will eventually fail. The Dan though is unbreakable.
@CorePathway
10 ай бұрын
Two against nature sucked lemon ballz. All of it. I’d say it to Donald’s face. He wouldn’t care, they made it for themselves, not us. And I see nothing wrong with that.
@nancy9478
Жыл бұрын
Ah, perfect choice. 14 year old me got this album for Christnas and I played it over and over on my little monoural record player. My older brother knew I would love it. I still do. Thanks Greg, I miss you so much.
@dawncheryl4855
Жыл бұрын
You must hear Bodhisattva. It's pure joy.
@andyandalex
Жыл бұрын
I’d heard it a way while back and then showed it to Alex on a stream some time ago!
@brianmiller1077
Жыл бұрын
There's a little Allman Brother in Steely Dan's catalog - who knew it?
@patriciamorgan6545
Жыл бұрын
I'm wearing my Bodhisattva t-shirt now. Got it last summer while Fagan & co were on tour. Awesome in person as well as on vinyl, and any other format Steely Dan might exist within.
@kimberelyanngunter6341
Жыл бұрын
"Taintedly sad but, not enough to care" OMG! the best line ever! Love you guys😘
@philiphill6697
Жыл бұрын
Back in the day, they were known as your favorite band's favorite band. Your not going to find a bad song.
@frankieboy8414
4 ай бұрын
The Fez is pretty bad.
@philiphill6697
4 ай бұрын
@@frankieboy8414 Not their best for sure.
@sallybannister6224
11 ай бұрын
Its Donald Fagans voice , just so expressive .... icing on a very large perfect cake.
@davidcann2405
2 ай бұрын
I just recently heard Donald say that his biggest regret was not hiring Michael McDonald to do ALL of the singing. I think that would have been a huge mistake. Donald's voice has so much more expansive and nuanced.
@charlier711
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites from the best. I love the acoustic fills. They know how to change up keys and rhythms. Any major dude with half a heart surely will tell you my friend…
@mtzoar
Жыл бұрын
one of my favorite steely dan songs. i am old, but i remember when my kids were young they asked me what a major dude was. i tried to explain my perception was that a major dude was a person known to be of strong character and worthy of respect.
@XFLexiconMatt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Thank you, thank you for reacting to this, I have been waiting! A definite favorite, whenever I am down, one of the songs I go to. A real gem.
@UFOS4
Жыл бұрын
Steely Dan always! My favorite is "FM", ok, can't say favorite because I absolutely love this group, but "FM" is darn good. Well done, guys.
@jimmeltonbradley1497
Жыл бұрын
I must have listened to this song hundreds of times (I've even sung it a few) but it just never gets old. They are just great.
@seanfreeze18
Жыл бұрын
Gotta do Showbiz Kids. Every time I hear it I sing it on repeat for the rest of the day. An exceptionally funky groove.
@mismei679
Ай бұрын
One of my favorite lines of all their tunes - “you can try to run but you can’t hide from what’s inside of you”
@karenduell1027
Жыл бұрын
I have to say, guys, with all your reactions I've watched this one is right up there as one of my favorites. As a Dan fan, I always love when your generation is appreciating the very thing we "old timers" have known for 50+ years...they're just so damn good!
@bobearly3653
Жыл бұрын
What's nice is that they get it.
@mikegardner5283
Жыл бұрын
“If they were in a video store they’d be behind the curtain” LOL - Alex you are the king of the one-liners.
@marklewist
Жыл бұрын
Try Brooklyn Knows the Charmer guys. Different vibe with the slide guitar. Wonderful and underappreciated
@Nightrelic
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Steely Dan songs, but I can probably say that about more than half of their catalog.
@GregoryG-iy8dw
5 ай бұрын
Guys, it's time that you dig into Katy Lied in general, and Your Gold Teeth II specifically. It's the favorite of many Steely Dan-o-philes, and it has everything you guys like in Steely Dan tunes. Let's go. It's time.
@Ibanezed210
Жыл бұрын
Seems like the both of you, Alex and Andy, have that type of cemented friendship which mirrors the meaning of this song.
@danielstiff513
Жыл бұрын
I found your channel through your Steely Dan videos, love seeing you come back to them again!
@mikeloomis687
Жыл бұрын
And....this is a DEEP cut of their music. This album was the first SD album I purchased with my own money earned from cutting neighbors lawns, watering, painting, and pulling weeds. I played this album until the grooves on the vinyl disc were deep. I LOVE this album like its my 5th child. There are so many SD songs that are not their "Hits" but exude the emotion of a band that is meticulous with every aspect of their music; regardless of whether it's a "Hit" or not.
@stefanblue660
Жыл бұрын
Yess , there are Tons of very fine Steely Dan Songs around. Go ahead, enjoy !
@kevingamble8861
Жыл бұрын
"Don't take me alive" is a great Dan song. Raunchy guitar solo to start off. Great chorus. Larry Carlton at his finest.
@sallyweinreich5769
Жыл бұрын
My favorite one too I love Steely Dan all their music. I have every single one of their LPs. I graduated high school in 1975. I hope you enjoy it. I just started watching it. You guys are the best. I have hope for the younger generation😂 I’m 66 years old ☮️💜🔮
@SeaMark782
Жыл бұрын
I just had my 50 year High School reunion, SD was non stop on my 8 track. Better yet, my HS mate, Jeff Porcaro got hired to play drums with the Dan! I got to listen to and hang out with my favorite band, SD in 1974. Katy Lied will always be my sentimental favorite. Toto were my HS friends, including their engineer. Go figure.
@topgazza
Жыл бұрын
Just a piece of smooth and funky music delivered with class and a magical lead vocal. Its Steely Dan.... 'nuff said
@helenespaulding7562
Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand why you guys don’t have 400K subs. You guys are great to watch! 😁
@alansmith7626
Жыл бұрын
More Steely Dan, Please! Is such great fun to watch ya'lls reacts to Amazing music
@GottaDance56
Жыл бұрын
My favorite SD song. Reminds me of a road trip up to Vermont, slightly stoned 😏 enjoying the blue sky, NY farmland and a simply beautiful tune. ❤
@oldrth
Жыл бұрын
Pretzel Logic and Can’t Buy A Thrill are two brilliant albums that should be in everybody’s music collection. Steely Dan geniuses at work.
@kevinkuckkan5102
Жыл бұрын
Always wondered how DF decided to work ‘squonk’ into the lyrics, always makes me chuckle as I envision them in studio laughing as the wrote it…
@creamnsugar6771
Жыл бұрын
I have always loved this track so much! The way they double Donald's voice on the chorus, it sounds so soothing and funky all at the same time. And the over all production is so clean, you can hear what everyone is doing on this track, yet, at times, I wish the drums weren't so far back in the mix. Please, if you liked this track then check out the song "Everyone's Gone to The Movies"!
@michaelyount3176
Жыл бұрын
Incomparable. Period.
@michaelnorris7353
Жыл бұрын
Haven`t heard this one in a while. I almost forgot about it. You can`t go wrong with Steely Dan. Thanks for this one guys.
@tomdrew5818
5 ай бұрын
Awesome song! In 1974, at age 13, I rode my bike to the store to buy my fist ever record, the 45rpm of Rikki, Don't Lose Than Number.... Any Major Dude Will Tell You was on the flip side! Good times!
@StewartUSAF
Жыл бұрын
Yinz have GOT to do “Don’t Take Me Alive.” Absolutely NASTY intro by the sublime Larry Carlton.
@UncleRhemus1
Жыл бұрын
Also also my favorite steely Dan song, from the moment I took it out of the sleeve when it was hot off the press, I think I wore that vinyl almost completely out but I still have it. I also have a cassette tape and the CD as well as the CD box collection. I really like all the music on the pretzel logic album, but this song takes the cake.
@johnkeenan1829
Жыл бұрын
There are plenty of hit songs to choose from with this band, but it's the little known, truly heart felt ones that make them a beautiful experience. This one always brings me to tears; "Any minor world that breaks apart falls together again." Eventually.
@UncleRhemus1
Жыл бұрын
Another favorite from this album is Night By Night
@Ibanezed210
Жыл бұрын
Early on "The Dan" went country and it is yet another example of how they can incorporate and meld all styles of music into their approach.
@babylonsister118
11 ай бұрын
"Have you ever seen a squonks tears, well look at mine"! Gotta' be one of the best lines ever! I have loved them nearly ALL of my life, (this album is 48 years old!) They are truly one of the best! It's when these songs come up that I think maybe you guys should be paying us, only you can't even put a monetary value on it! Thanks for a great reaction to an all time fav!
@josephcrangle4669
Жыл бұрын
Did anyone ever lay down more tasty grooves than Steely Dan? A lot of weird and wonderful music came out of the 70s, but none as a sophisticated blend of rock and jazz as this band.
@dannymeyers5240
Жыл бұрын
"Did anyone ever lay down more tasty grooves than Steely Dan?" I'm a frayed knot!
@karenbautista9236
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so glad you hit this! Btw Skunk Baxter, the lead guitarist is performing a d has an album. Check him out. This was S-tier for me!!!! Alex, don’t get divorced. Slow down son you have time 😂
@stevenmix3723
Жыл бұрын
Next is "Show Biz Kids," because they got the Steely Dan t-shirts, brutal slide guitar, and back alley garbage can chorus.
@moanahughes3593
Жыл бұрын
Yes please Showbiz Kids ❤❤❤❤❤
@catherinelw9365
Жыл бұрын
"Lost Wages..." Love the rhyme with Las Vegas!
@lyndarougeau2763
Жыл бұрын
So glad you reacted to another Steely Dan song. Thank you!
@shawnmccorkle5059
Жыл бұрын
You really really need to review the title track. Pretzel Logic. Great blues groove and guitar work
@827dusty
Жыл бұрын
What can you say about Steely Dan, that we haven't all said before. So darn good.
@maryannparshall9048
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is one of my favorites. I read somewhere that this was about Donald Fagan comforting a friend of his who had just gotten out of a mental institution. I do know that their original drummer had to leave the band after the first two years because he was diagnosed with schizophrenia; however, I don't know if this is about him specifically. This song is like a hug.
@LanceHall
Жыл бұрын
My fave SD songs: Major Dude, Kid Charlemagne, The Caves Of Altamira, Sign in Stranger, The Fez, Peg, Home At last, I Got the News, Josie. Their lyrics are so good.
@patrickwilder6492
Жыл бұрын
I played this song in an acoustic band (as their drummer) for almost two years before I found out it was a Steely Dan song !! LOLOLOLOL
@1sad1956
Жыл бұрын
The genius of Steely Dan is the studio quality musicianship (think Wrecking Crew caliber musicians). That, and they employed the best back-up musicians for the individual song on the album. Look at the personnel who played on the album Aja.
@kbusby4824
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see The Eagles and Steely Dan this fall. Such a great double bill and so appropriate. The "steely knives" lyric in Hotel California is a reference to Steely Dan. They have such a deep catalogue. You cannot go wrong.
@privatename123
Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear Witchy Woman and Don’t Take Me Alive back to back.
@dwightbaker7734
Жыл бұрын
You gotta do Show Biz Kids or Chain Lightning....two deep cuts that are total bangers
@MichaelVLang
Жыл бұрын
The way the drums are recorded and mixed and considered is so thoughtful. The bass drum is in its proper place, not noticeable but felt. Same with the hats and ride. Snare drum is where it needs to be where it doesn't interfere with all the other instruments. Love how SD does it. Of course, the drummers did the playing.
@Macdaddy418
Жыл бұрын
Up Next. Dr Wu. Dr Wu is about Heroin addiction. The next Velvet Underground reaction should be "Heroin". Not to be depressing over the subject matter, but both are incredible songs.
@owenbb505
Жыл бұрын
Great song! Steely Dan is my oldest brother's favorite group and this is his all-time favorite from them! So happy to see you hit them again. 👍
@Linda_Ess
Жыл бұрын
I mean, you can’t even pigeon hole them into one genre. They are everything. They are their own thing and I unapologetically kneel at the altar of Steely Dan.
@nyrocks5580
Жыл бұрын
This nestles comfortably into a Steely Dan masterclass playlist, among at least 35 GREAT songs made in a 10-year period.
@dt1064
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs off the album Pretzel Logic.
@DawnSuttonfabfour
Жыл бұрын
This album just keeps on giving.
@zentofustudrascal
Жыл бұрын
I don't know that you'll ever see this comment... but: Steely Dan - greatest band ever. Any Major Dude - First song I remember hearing by them. Glad you guys discovered it. I would LOVE you to hear what I consider to be the most STEELY DAN SOUNDING STEELY DAN SONG OF ALL TIME... MY FAVORITE... TIME OUT OF MIND. It's got the amazing driving drums, the Donald Fagan melody and lyrics, the crazy jazz chords and changes, and the ridiculous Michael McDonald back up vocals. Everything you could ever want in an SD track. Go get 'em!
@robabiera733
Жыл бұрын
Alex your analogies just keep getting better and better!
@ReleaseTheQuackers
Жыл бұрын
*ANDY AND ALEX* You have to catch them live! It WILL be the best concert ever!
@jaysonbiggs8979
Жыл бұрын
This came out in '74. From 1970 to about 1973 CSN&Y were at their peak. I think they had a big influence on this song.
@gailables900
Жыл бұрын
My favorite Dan song!! I wish you guys would (privately) listen to Any Major Dude on repeat for a little while and really let it make a new groove in your brain.
@bassvibasics479
Жыл бұрын
There's some killers on this album. Title track, this one, the unavoidable Rikki, the underrated With A Gun and the enormous Night By Night.
@dianegoldeneye7207
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤ You could play SD every day and I’m here for it. Hope the rain isn’t to bad for you guys. Have a great Wednesday A&A. Alex I could listen to your commentary all day. 😂 thanks for making me laugh.
I love anytime you guys cover Steely Dan! If you haven't yet please consider Kid Charlemagne or Dr. Wu.
@catherinelw9365
Жыл бұрын
They already did Kid Charlemagne.
@Ldastro
Жыл бұрын
@@catherinelw9365 Thanks! That's why I prefaced the suggestion. How about Dr Wu?
@catherinelw9365
Жыл бұрын
@@Ldastro I don't think they did Dr. Wu.
@hklinker
Жыл бұрын
The keyboard part in this song is amazingly good. So much attitude and style.
@garyschill7923
Жыл бұрын
This was the kind of reaction that endeared you guys to me long ago! Just an honest appraisal of a very tasty song - keep going boys!!!
@2869may
Жыл бұрын
I've been asking all the reactors I watch to do this...! I believe you're the first. Incredible song...!
@Dragoninja
Жыл бұрын
Here is a couple more Steely Dan Songs 4 U, from their Album Aja "Josie", from their Album Pretzel Logic the Title Track "Pretzel Logic".
@Fuphyter
Жыл бұрын
YES great song! This is one of my fav SD songs. The other "King Of The World" you two will LOVE it
@LauraPFan
Жыл бұрын
I got this album when it first came out in '74. I would have been 12 or just turned 13. I had one teacher who would play albums before class, so I brought this one in. Not sure what the other kids thought but the teacher liked it a lot.
@carolegrafton5748
Жыл бұрын
I was ready to hear Alex pine his heart out wishing he'd written just this SD song. It's everything they do better than anyone else but in a corduroy jacket on a fragrant Fall day. Guess who Walter Becker loved, admired, mentored?? Rickie Lee Jones. And I ordered the tea.
@pamnorris8954
Жыл бұрын
Songs like this are the reason I listen to A&A reactions! Thanks for this Dan gem. Pretzel Logic is a wonderful album. Andy you are looking great!
@walterkirk9210
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the reaction, guys! Yes, SD may raise your baby's IQ. I think there was a study. There's so much more Steely Dan to do -- try "My Rival" from Gaucho.
@jacksonmorganfroghin4815
Жыл бұрын
Or Almost Gothic from Two Against Nature. You can't go wrong with any Steely Dan song. (That should be on a tee shirt, my brothuhs.) A Steely Dan t shirt from Show Biz Kids. Good work, A&A.
@mandandanmandamayor3511
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I are raising my grandsons and they had to endure my playlist on trips in the cars. There were many trips to visit their mother in Mexico. She was deported, long story and very sad. Anyway, my oldest kid was about 10 and has always been an old soul and also gifted. He said on the trip that he loved Steely Dan and that this song was special.
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