FIRST TIME HEARING Steely Dan- "My Old School" & "King Of The World" (Reaction)

FIRST TIME HEARING Steely Dan- "My Old School" & "King Of The World" (Reaction) | More Steely surprises...pure funk, bounce and exuberance to contrast the 2 dark subject matters of these songs...
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[@retroreactions....]

More Steely surprises...pure funk, bounce and exuberance to contrast the 2 dark subject matters of these songs... Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@johnparker3111]

It's me again. Another tribute performance (to My Old School in this case). I have trouble calling Leonid and Friends a cover band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpCbko2QbsmSe6M

[@danielmccann8325]

king of the world, definitely one of the Dan's most underrated songs. And, one song that showcases what a talent Walter Becker was on the bass.

[@Raittway]

My fav SD song ❤

[@Raittway]

YES! my fav SD song. King Of The World. ❤❤

[@back2me225]

Bring me to ectasy excellent musician Steely Dan thanks for your cool reaction.🎉

[@kevinmoss6428]

King Of The World is one of my favourites from Steely Dan, mainly due to the keyboards.

[@shenjingbing6021]

I'm always impressed by the drummer on this song. It is so hard to keep that same steady beat going for the whole song.

[@poweredbyjoymusic]

Great, listen and great reactions! Really appreciate your appreciation of the these two songs and particular and Steely Dan in gneral. Even though, sometimes their lyrics on the surface may not seem to be in sync with the music - it somehow it always beautifully is. Steely Dan always takes me to a higher joyful place.

[@jornspirit]

...Steely Dan wormed their way into my inner music libraries, until I knew every song by heart, they ever recorded on albums... + all Donald Fagen solo works - what a great band! ...my personal favs: 1 Counter Moon & The Great Pagoda of Funn (Donald solo) 2 Godwhacker & Green Book (Steely Dan) 3 West of Hollywood (Steely Dan) - this one is unique - on a different level... ...rave on, Brandon 🌟

[@TONE11111]

Had this album on 8-track in my first car, 1978 for those summer cruising nights

[@retroreactions....]

Sounds like awesome memories! Thanks so much for stopping by 😊

[@CthulhuWaitsDreaming]

King Of The World and Aja are for me Steely Dan's two best songs.

[@retroreactions....]

Awesome, and you just inspired me to play Aja again now. SO great!! Thanks for watching!...

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

king of the world synth section sounds like gino vannelli early recordings you should react to gino vannelli's catalog amazing musicians !

[@Raittway]

King of the world is def my fav SD song,

[@JohnLRice]

Always nice stuff from Steely Dan. I'm not a huge fan but I've heard them on the radio a lot back in the day so at the very least it's nostalgic. For some reason I associate "My Old School" with my senior year of high school, must have been played a lot this time of year before graduation? I always particularly liked the sax riff right after he sings "California, tumbles into the sea" because it sounds like something tumbling down and the low note at the end when it hits bottom. 😅

[@retroreactions....]

Tons of nostalgia with this band. A big part of their vibe I think. Didn't catch that sax trick. Someone also said the synth mimics a siren on KOTW...Thanks as always for stopping by! 😎

[@SeaMark782]

Saw them do both songs live several times in 1974 with the great Jeff Porcaro augmenting the rhythm section. King of the World was a standout live, on fire!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

KOTW: The chord changes as (and after) he sings "king of the world as far as I know" remind me very much of Jethro Tull. The funky rhythm section speaks loudly of Isaac Hayes. And the synthesizers give me a feel of ELP. A great amalgam of styles and instrumentation.

[@joelliebler5690]

My Old School is amongst the top 2 or 3 tunes by Steely Dan!

[@tohagil57]

Great guitar work in My Old School. Always loved King of the World!! Nice reaction.

[@retroreactions....]

Yes, no matter my score, the musicians always play at top level! Thanks so much for watching and for the compliment Tod!

[@Tarkus7]

As with many SD reaction vids, I had forgotten how good this song was. Everything is so much better when shared. Great review as always.

[@retroreactions....]

I'd bet everything they've recorded sounds great, whether my fave or not. Glad you stopped by and enjoyed this one Jack... 🙂 Thanks

[@rokit430]

No Brandon..California is Not tumbling into the sea😂Your face at that point was a Picture. I love 'My Old School' and its not just the instruments but the Words make me picture so many things away from the meaning of the song. I missed quite a lot of S.D including the second song. Upbeat sound and hopeful lyrics, need to relisten as it's new to me this one. Great to join you again, for one of my favourite band reactions🎉🎉

[@retroreactions....]

😂🤣 I guess I'm safe for now! Nice that song 2 was new for you too. Thanks for joining me today, enjoy the rest of yours....

[@brucer2152]

My old school is a great song. There was a time when Steely Dan were really the kings of the world.

[@drmagic60]

I always look forward to Fridays now, I do enjoy the rotation! I’m familiar with both of these songs…just haven’t heard either one in a while. These had somewhat of a different vibe than others of theirs.

[@retroreactions....]

Yes, it's great for me also to have a guaranteed strong band every Friday. Imagine when we get the Sunday bands rotation, including you know who!! Hope you enjoy tomorrow's songs and artist!

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Countdown To Ecstasy is often considered to be SD's 3rd/4th best album---for most artists, Countdown To Ecstasy would be a greatest hits/best of collection... just one outstanding song after another...wait until you get to " Your Gold Teeth " and " The Boston Rag ". They were more guitar oriented(mixed with the jazz influences)with more rock at this time(as opposed to the Aja and Gaucho albums). Dark themes with upbeat music?! Walter and Donald loved doing that RIP Walter Becker

[@retroreactions....]

Good to know. I've added those 2 to the list. Juxtapose away, gentlemen! Still a long way to go on this SD journey...have a great night!

[@79BlackRose]

@@retroreactions.... "Your Gold Teeth" and "The Boston Rag" are the best two on this album.

[@retroreactions....]

Votes added.....😀

[@kentnottingham9635]

Always loved this song!!!

[@pommie5093]

Always love the SD Friday! Hope you are doing well, Brandon-always nice to see you, my friend. Agreed-always gotta have more cowbell!

[@retroreactions....]

Hi Pommie!! Happy Friday 😊 I am well, just too hot already LOL, but I have to get used to 6+ months of heat now.. just hate filming reactions when it's hot. I may have to try filing with A/C on and see how much noise shows up. Always nice to see you too! Hope all is wonderful and thanks for being first here today! 🥇 (P.S....Lovely flowers in your profile pic..)

[@pommie5093]

@@retroreactions.... Oh, man-I know what you mean about the heat. It's been hot where I am as well. I would say definitely get a fan or use AC. You should be comfortable when listening to music. And, thank you about the flowers! I used a small part of a picture of a field of flowers. Stay cool!

[@retroreactions....]

Great advice! By the way...I have a feeling you would like tomorrow's pick.... 😏

[@pommie5093]

@@retroreactions.... Can't wait!

[@brucer2152]

Such a great jam....hey mate...you should watch the movie "FM"....it's right in your wheelhouse....musically.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Hey Brandon! 👋

[@retroreactions....]

Hey!! A nice 2 am surprise 🤗

[@grahamharley4895]

Never bought a single album of theirs but always rated them. Could you ever mistake them for anyone else???

[@stephaniemarx9162]

As someone once said. " When I listen to Steely Dan my IQ rises 20 points"

[@reneelyons6836]

Did you hear what he sang about California Brandon? 🤣(In "My Old School') This week was a BLAST!! I loved it. Great great music. 💙💙💙🎵🎶🎶

[@retroreactions....]

LMAO! Maybe I'll be living on an island soon 😳 Thanks, glad you enjoyed. 1 more day of rockin goodness tomorrow, then back to our band!! Happy weekend....

[@reneelyons6836]

LoL!!!! 😅I enjoyed very much. Thank you. You have a happy weekend too. 💙🎵🎶🎶

[@ericjourdain892]

Thank you Brandon, I knew about Steely Dan by name but I had no idea they sounded so much like Elton John.... I hate Elton r😂 Kinda like Raven's New Frontier though...

[@79BlackRose]

Countdown to Ecstasy is their most underwhelming album. These two songs demonstrate that, especially King of the World.

[@retroreactions....]

Hi. I'd guess you like album #3, but what do you think of the first album? I only know Do it Again and Reelin In The Years...

[@79BlackRose]

@@retroreactions.... Can't buy a Thrill has some great stuff on it, including those two tracks. The problem with it is Donald only sings half of the songs on it. So, it only feels like half a Steely Dan album to me. Yes, Pretzel Logic was a big step up.

[@retroreactions....]

Will be a bit strange hearing Steely with another lead vocalist. Thanks for stopping by anyways, good night!

[@79BlackRose]

@@retroreactions.... It is strange. You're welcome. Good night.

[@doplinger1]

Better than "My Old School"? I don't think so...

[@retroreactions....]

Guess I'm wired different... of course platinum for the musicianship! That aspect is likely always platinum for SD..

[@doplinger1]

@@retroreactions.... I can tell you have slightly different tastes, but you always really like the stuff that I do; it’s just the stuff that I don’t really care for that you seem to like, and it sometimes makes me wonder why. And I don’t think I’ve ever seen you react to something you DONT like, I wonder what it would take?

[@retroreactions....]

One day we will find it! But honestly, between picking new stuff from bands I know and love, from the guidance of my viewers, and from researching "best of" lists on the net, almost everything I choose will at least be "good". Add to that my extremely huge taste in genres (from opera to goth metal to 40s and 50s standards to new age etc.). There have been a few 1, 2 and 3 golden record rated songs on the channel, and I can easily name tons of songs I don't care for, so they are out there!

[@awesome6486]

King of the world is an incredible underrated song! I agree with the host.. My old school is fabulous... its all on your taste, thats what makes music unique