Black Cow - Steely Dan Cover

[@johnrapp1116]

Every musician in this is perfect … that back up singer lady - god she’s got the whole “melty background Steely Dan Sound.” Every one on perfect point. But (keyboard player here) … that old man on bass. Good Lord - man. He’s got that timing and anchoring everything. Focking respect man. You making that sound like it’s easy.

[@tmm7369]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. From the “old man “ on bass!

[@mauroferrari-u7m]

The old man sings quite well

[@gregorynoble5664]

The problem with Dan covers is very few can match Fagan’s voice or the production quality. They did a very good job of both

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@davidm.alexander446]

Paul Humprey's drumming is also hard to cover . Remember you are talking about the best session players in the buisness . Nonetheless the cover was pretty good.

[@Joeh1154]

Agreed. I might have liked a larger compliment of woodwinds in this arrangement. Would have filled out the coda. But, Yes! a good cover.

[@spenceredmond8641]

FaGen.

[@drbobperkins]

If you’re not a Steely Dan fan I don’t know what to say. They put music together like no one else.

[@RWildekrav66]

Hey Doc true Dan fans have an appreciation, love and knowledge of music that others just do not understand . Dan music is real art for the mind and soul .

[@hughbarton5743]

Yup...no substitute....

[@fatamorgana4318]

I don't trust anyone who doesn't love Steely

[@mr.howard1]

Nobody today is ever going to spend a million U.S. dollars on making a record. Imagine having the balls to go to ABC or MCA and tell them the session they just paid $50, 000 for is a wash-out and you're going to have to go back, jack, and do it again (see what I did there?).

[@seanhopkins8133]

Never a truer word spoken

[@spindriftdrinker]

I just saw KZbin video of Leonid and Friends doing "My Old School" and commented my astonishment that anybody could ever do a cover of anything this good. I would not have bet in a million years that a couple of days later I would see a Steely Dan cover that is even BETTER. If I ever see a Steely Dan cover more perfect than this one, I will eat my hat.

[@TheAcarch2]

Guys seriously, you NAILED IT!!! That sax solo? Come on man.

[@a.churchilllancer9142]

As a 10 year old listening to Steely Dan in 1977, Aja made my world a whole lot larger. Thank you.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 😊

[@Boddissatva]

Right there with you. We remain hip

[@outoper]

Beautifully delivered, thank you Mark! SD also made my young years seem endeless.

[@jamesdunphy1207]

I'm a 16 year old listening to Steely Dan in 2022😳

[@gveusebio]

Great cover!

[@marianonasta6781]

The pandemia cant stop the great music of Donald Fagen and his beloved followers, congrats foe that great job!!!!

[@paulquinn7980]

The Dan 👍👍 great song and a great looking woman 👩👍👍

[@GBorst]

Deserves more views! Great guys

[@markwildesax]

Thanks G

[@rangerBlu]

So outrageous indeed! I love SD. Fantastic cover - bravo!

[@johnhowarthmusic8706]

As an avid Dan Fan for over 50 years and also a musician/writer who has played their music, I love what you've done here. Steely Dan are no better than you when they're live. But this is more like a live recording, which I find more 'musical' and real. Well done, guys.

[@eduvigioedelmiro8747]

Certainly, Ireland is the land of music. What a rendition!

[@tekknow-9419]

WOW! Just wow! You guys nailed it! Besides maybe Steely themselves, I don't think I've heard a better rendition. The fact that you did this online with each other makes it even more impressive.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@gj8683]

That's pretty much what I was going say. From the very first note, I was like, "Wow! This is totally authentic in nearly every way!" Respect from the US.

[@sooutrageous007]

Sorry people but... Steely Dan doesn't sound nearly as good live as these wonderful Irish musicians. I actually hate Steely Dan''s live rendition of "Black Cow."

[@josefdepovic8495]

@TekKnow check out the low darts

[@insite2life]

My sentiments exactly! 🙏

[@berniebee]

That saxophone solo is so outrageous!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks that was the talented Serge Stavila

[@thomaskeating7539]

@@markwildesax Pure genius talent, keep it up you guys.

[@josephdelia5896]

I see what you did there 👁👁

[@berniebee]

@@josephdelia5896 yeah, my usual brilliant self!

[@berniebee]

@@markwildesax excellent solo. Where else can we hear the lad?

[@tomboston9669]

Wow ! That was SO GOOD ! Thanks so much. That made my day !

[@MannyScoot]

Man, that kid on the guitar is amazing !

[@DavidLJarvis]

Hi Mark. WOW! 1. To have the courage to even think about covering Steely Dan. 2. Pulling it the hell off WAY above and beyond expectations. Not to mention in this forum. Blown away! Great job!!! WOW!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks David

[@johncbeer]

Absolutely killer. Thanks for the time and effort! Becker would be proud.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@0TransAtlantic0]

This cover is absolutely fantastic!

[@UrbanMonkey55]

Spot on cover of a no doubt tough to nail down so well classic.

[@user-pq9vn8om2z]

The entire group is amazing. Steely Dan has been one of my favorite bands since the 1970's when I was a teenager. The great sax playing reminds me of the famous Bobby Keys of Rolling Stones fame.

[@hughbarton5743]

Why don't you have a bazillion subscribers? What's wrong with this world we live in??? Sigh.... So sleek, so lovely. Perfect in every way. Thanks so much!

[@noelgarbellotto7400]

The sound was brilliant and the feel even better still, I think steely dan themselves would be proud of this composition and maybe even flattered at the quality of the rendition here, well done team.nice.

[@mikehaugen7759]

Outstanding! Always appreciate great musicians covering some of the greatest music ever recorded. 🎸🎤

[@jdennisfreeman]

Great job guys ; loved the sax!

[@cameronrothery6932]

Brought a smile to my face.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks

[@elroyaston6277]

I come back and watch this every month or so. So tasty. It always puts a smile on my face.

[@stephangerth6147]

geil! Super Band! Hammer Sänger!

[@steved525]

Wow .. I am a huge SD fan and just heard your band cover Jack of Speed (amazing!) so I thought I should check out more. So glad that I did as this cover of Black Cow is among the very best that I have heard. I am subscribed and looking forward to hearing more. all the best

Excelente trabajo. Greetings from Madrid

[@johnrapp1116]

Joy! Fockin’ weapons grade musicians! Love this. Irish soul - awesome. More of this. 👍🏻

[@Lopez_Yamamoto]

OMG….This is so gooooooood

[@lewkaplanski7616]

🎼🎷🎶🥁🎶🎹🎶🎸🎙!!! YEEEEESSS!!! AWESOME!!!

[@hillshepherd9444]

We're a dying breed. Why? It's only the old folks who know how to play, not just that we demand perfection !!!!!!!!!! Also, we learn how to play " together " with each other with respect !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't go see anyone locally if they are not older !!!

[@katyland1015]

I always approach KZbin covers of Steely Dan songs with a high degree of skepticism. MANY of them are less than what you would hope for. But in THIS case, I was somewhat shocked at how well this was done. Great job all the way around! Thank you.

[@markwildesax]

Kind words thanks 🙏

[@jamesbeck6401]

Incredible, that has to be one of the best covers I ever heard

[@SonnyCider]

Great presentation! other bands can learn from this kind of video. Thanks!

[@EventDirectorSupport]

From New Zealand. Much love.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@PRJobTips]

Moooo... Best Black Cow cover ever and all done remotely. Kudos to the band! Would love to hear more from you on KZbin.

[@srlinka9465]

Great sound! I have loved Steely Dan since the 70’s!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@MHMcKee]

Sweeeeeeeeeet. Thank you. Nice, nice treat. I am going to watch a second time now.

[@hillshepherd9444]

It's so GREAT seeing & hearing great musicians with Great taste in music !!!!!!!! Thank-you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 😊

[@chrissolbe5752]

The Vic Feldman Rhodes solo is just insane

[@tengbanico]

I have to react. It sounds exactly like my yamaha clavinova

[@Tarkus7]

So outrageous.... indeed. Thank you! Superb!

[@arhan1670]

Excellent cover. Loved it!

[@hypno59]

Worth playing for ever and ever again. The feeling is in the composition, that unique feeling. If you play it good, like these guys do, it's all there. Thank you Donald and Walter for your inspiration.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks

[@hypno59]

@@markwildesax No worries - music is the essence of life. The oligarchs are systematically dragging us all down to survival mode (again!) with their gaslightin' and restrictions. Fools. If only they knew how to love life. Alas!! BTW you guys are good. Keep it up. The Irish are a musical bunch...deep in their bones. Greetings from Australia.

[@markwildesax]

I hear ye thanks for watching

[@pontora6526]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gbadesakin]

You guys just made my day. I’m showing this to my 12 year old daughter who is a SD fan! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@markwildesax]

Great 👍 thanks

[@stefanoguarini4710]

Just 3 words: amazing, amazing and... Amazing!

[@tubemcg]

Brilliant! That backup singer is hot! Cheers from the Mississippi Delta

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@grantinman5671]

You guys are so absolutely awesome that you could do with Steely Dan what 'Anthology' did with the Beatles work!!

[@Phoebedumplings]

Horns are fantastic, nice one !!!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@kevinpoole5967]

Fantastic job loved every minute

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@ndakhotmail]

You've all done so well with this cover… I'm so impressed. Ive listened to the original since it came out but I really love this and what a lovely female backing voice from that lady who's so subtle but full of texture. Thank you everyone.

[@geofffleming12]

Holy COW! That is a squeaky clean rendition. Can hear the love it was rendered with!

[@gregmcintyre9936]

GREAT JOB!!

[@bt8755]

Wow great job. Just showed up on my recommended.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@wimpydragon]

Wow! Absolutely incredible!

[@GPSjammer]

What a GROUP. Absolutely solid and nailed all of the important dynamics.

[@helenmorreal9072]

AWESOME!! THE BOICED ROCK THIS GREAT TUNE! GOOD JOB!❤

[@KP11520]

This and "Home At Last" are the two sleeper masterpieces on this album! Everybody did a real nice job, but IMO, the guitarist SHINED the brightest!

[@KP11520]

And I LOVED the fry pan Grease Splatter Reducer for a pop screen! LOL

[@smartfun4896]

Great job! Steely Dan is a fabulous band and has certainly had a big influence on our song writing and approach to production. You nailed this one :-)

[@harmonygritz2839]

In 1977, Steely Dan's AJA album was studio magic, and from concept, to final production they coaxed, prodded, & squeezed: with finicky precision, some of the best performances out of the session musicians used on the project.

[@jennieohk6911]

Well... damn... wow. I have no think. I'm still speechless.. and that is rarer than finding a cover of steely dan that actually does the music justice. BRAVO

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@ndakhotmail]

Really good…. no you where brilliant. The quality just flows out of you guys. Thank you.

[@benwade7334]

Unbelievably good. The talent is so thick here. Beautiful

[@markwildesax]

Thanks

[@teknikgroup7597]

Vocals are AMAZING. Loved it. Well done guys :)

[@boatdetective]

Very, very good! It's so easy to see bands cover Dan tunes and sound like a lounge act. Super accurate, great silky tone, wonderful vocals, Fat AF groove.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@kelvissnyder2134]

Man! Off the chain, tight, clean. Been a SD fan since "Can't buy a thrill". Saw them in concert four times. This particular song was my breakup song with Margo. Shook loose so many deep emotional life experiences in a good way. Bty, Margo was born in Kilmarnock Scotland just right down the road from you folks. Again, GREAT job! Rock on and God bless.

[@markwildesax]

Thxx we’re in Ireland close enough to Scotland 👍

[@normanpersing2475]

Just perfect! Thank you for a few moments of bliss!

[@waynelevey3379]

Wow; probably the hardest and to cover but an outstanding effort. Voices spot on & band members take a bower.

[@KellyJames]

Fabulous cover of this great tune, you guys are amazing!

[@robertlee6781]

Great guitar work! On the money. Great job by everybody.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@andybrown4124]

Fantastic!, what a brilliant cover. :-)

[@matthewlacey5307]

Thank you thank you devoted musicians - needed this .

[@markwildesax]

Thanks

[@robbiethomas6589]

Most excellent cover! You've got it in your soul.

[@kevinklimek7596]

Absolutely phenomenal!

[@Cojiii1959]

Absolutely wonderful! Real music played and sung by real musicians….thanks so much for sharing. I just lost my friend Jim Beard , keyboard player for Steely Dan a few months ago and he would have loved this ! Keep the good stuff coming!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks a million for your comment , RIP Jim Beard

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

Love your format.....how each pretzel piece serves the Ear Candy......Really brilliant Cover. There's room for any kid learning Music to grow and Expand..... We need more of SD, all these years later, thanks for the Share! Absolute Stellar Effort by all the Players.......but your Gal is just too Hot!

[@michaelwise4986]

Definitely appreciate this Mr. Wilde...you guys totally nailed this! Not the least bit surprised that Colm Lindsey’s a part of this ensemble...that Major Dude is the absolute truth! Extremely well done!👏🏿👏🏽👏👏🏼👏🏻

[@markwildesax]

Thanks Michael

[@kevinpauley-dadbodstyle2935]

This is my single favorite Steely Dan song, and you ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT! Outstanding work and amazing musicianship on display! May you soon be able to jam together! Thank you for sharing this!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@Jurupoca]

My favourite too.

[@ronaldogazzinelli8785]

WOW!!! This is brilliant!!! What a wonderful crew & trip guys!!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 😊

[@ronaldogazzinelli8785]

@@markwildesax You´re welcome!!!! Thanks once more!!!

[@andrescarrasco2384]

great job ladys and gents. Really GREAT !!!! do more

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 😊

[@tomdraperguitarist]

Good grief this is beautiful. Thanks for sharing 🤘

[@audreydakin8130]

It’s a dreary day in Southwestern Ontario in 🇨🇦, but this brightened it! Beautiful... so smooth... I’m a huge Steely Dan fan!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks Audrey

[@1woundup]

WOW! Great performance! Well done!

[@neilgreen007]

If you add it up, probably about 400 years of musicianship represented here. Superlative in every way possible. Thank you!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@jazziespaz]

This song gives me goosebumps just like when I saw them . FANTASTIC JOB!!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@jaimealfaro200]

The saxos are awesome!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks very kind

[@brunodon9150]

Great job .. excellent quality .

[@blueshorecreative3146]

Excellent rendition!

[@paulscire5763]

Welcome to Las Vegas. Tonight in our lounge is THIS guy

[@billlawrence4047]

They nailed again. Excellent! This is a Steely Dan Junkie mind you. Keep up the GREAT WORK!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@daciuk8]

What a job,superb ! 👍🇬🇧👍

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 😊

[@jimhisler5483]

Nice. A very eclectic group doing a Dan song that exemplifies that smooth meld which makes Fagan’s music and metaphor so specifically interesting and always musically on point...the music and the message...nice.

[@markwildesax]

Thanks 🙏

[@chrisclermont456]

Great rendition and playing!! Kudos!!

[@nunayoorbidnez2119]

How does this have only 844 likes? This is outstanding stuff for a die hard Steely Fan like me. Nice job!

[@markwildesax]

Thanks

[@fredthejunkman]

I am floored...outstanding rendition.

[@phillmellina]

Just absolutely brilliant. Moving; meaningful. Bravo-

[@bobsobie678]

"Aja" is my favourite album ever. Your version made me very happy, thank you.