First Time Reaction | Steely Dan - Peg | YALL COULD'VE WARNED ME!

[@michaellockhart554]

Steely Dan is it's own genre, everything from blues to jazz to rock to funk to r&b and back again

[@CherryBombBlonde]

Fav steely Dan song? Whatever one is playing! The greatness is deep!

[@daveking9393]

EXACTLY!!

[@kirkgray6949]

Chuck Rainey on bass…what did u expect

[@J24J]

Finally! You can’t go wrong with Steely Dan! There is so much for you to explore…

[@daveking9393]

Oh my God, that's exactly what I wanted to say. As soon as I saw this, thank God he finally found these guys. There's so much. It's all so good

[@gerib4234]

Every track on Aja must be heard before leaving this planet! NO ONE like Steely Dan ❤

[@charliecochran3035]

This is the Steely Dan genre.

[@pd4104lang]

One of the greatest, most innovative, and forward thinking bands ever! Truly ahead of their time! Music is STILL trying to catch up! You're in for a ride because the catalog is deep!

[@AU88]

And Aja may be the best engineered and produced album of all time.

[@marcyw922]

Two words... DEACON BLUES

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Yes!

[@Cynthia_W765]

In my top 5 of all-time favorites!

[@JanBear]

My favorite Steely Dan, too

[@swimrski]

meh...

[@gailanderson7217]

Another 2 words - Dr. Wu

[@cameltanker1286]

Back in the day it was said that Steely Dan was the band that your favorite band listened to.

[@martinl8574]

Steely Dan in one word... SMOOTH!

[@swimrski]

TIGHT!

[@SeaMark782]

You have now become musically born again. SD is an amalgam of musical styles that has never been duplicated and is timeless. This is musical perfection, Black Cow, FM, Dr. Wu, Aja, the list is long, and the music immaculate. You'll start listening to music differently, enjoy the ride.

[@selectronium]

i second these suggestions!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

And that bass guitar line absolutely rips every nanosecond all the way through it.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

The great Chuck Rainey.

[@thirty2wins]

We all envy your future.....100 Steely's you never heard..I get shivers.

[@robertpearson8798]

I just never get tired of watching new people discover The Dan.

[@keithneale6223]

Josie, Reelin’ in the Years, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number. So many great songs.

[@subwaygoddess1]

And "Do It Again"

[@Noelle0026]

Josie is definitely funky!!

[@missd9785]

So many great songs by this band yet to be discovered. Kid Charlemagne, Hey Nineteen etc I think you'll continue to enjoy the journey of Steely Dan.

[@elizabethusilton516]

Your enthusiasm and dancing are EVERYTHING. You've got me smiling from my head to my feet and everywhere in between!

[@dagmar.6954]

Steely Dan is a great American rock band founded in 1971. They had a lot of great hits such as "Do It Again", "Dirty Work", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Hey Nineteen", "Josie", "Aja", "Kid Charlemagne", "Reelin' In The Years", "Deacon Blues", "FM", "Show Biz Kids", "My Old School", "Babylon Sisters" etc."

[@jml-rj5re]

Steely Dan is a deep, deep, dive. SD is its own genre.

[@sbollin4321]

Perfect requests to react to. Everyone.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

My friend, the Dan is one of the most rewarding rabbit holes you can dive into. They are their own genre... mixing all music styles with jazz, and making great songs. Very hard to find a bad song. I would go back and start with their first album, and then go in order, past Aja and finally Gaucho.... that way you'll hear them the way we did growing up in their music. They are a 'desert island' choice for me and just about everyone I know. Have a good trip!

[@gailanderson7217]

Yes!!!

[@brandonlee93]

The background singer is Michael McDonald. You MUST check his song “I keep forgettin’ “.

[@thetranz13nt52]

Yes!!!

[@derickwilliams8660]

F.M. ONE OF THE MOST DOWN RIGHT NASTY JAM EVER!!! HEY 19 SAY NO MORE!!!😊😊😊

[@sherribacharach540]

Those two songs are some of my favorites!

[@stopclockapp]

Play 'Black Cow' next and watch your jaw drop!!!

[@thetranz13nt52]

That’s the song that caused me a deep dive lol

[@steved525]

"Not what I was expecting" is a comment that you will say often when you go through their catalogue. So many different genres and I will enjoy watching your reactions going forward. Great reaction!

[@capstan50g]

Peg is short for Peggy, which is an older nickname for girls named Margaret. That bass, doh.

[@edwardcrews2952]

Awesomeness. Enjoy the rabbit hole

[@markdecker6190]

Welcome to the Steely Dan rabbit hole. Just throw a dart, they're all bangers!

[@melaniewells9934]

Deacon blues ,Aja,Black cow ,Home at last ,FM no static ,Do it again ,and Hey nineteen I HIGHLY RECOMMEND !

[@StuartBiliack]

This is one of the Dan's jazz-funk songs, but they touch on almost every genre, and excellently. If you go down the rabbit hole, you will never look at music the same. My personal favorite is Kid Charlemagne, but there's dozens of others. You won't be disappointed, ever. Their lyrics are quite amazing, too, sometimes cryptic or sarcastic, but always brilliant.

[@paulweber686]

You won't find a bad Steely Dan song. You can only find ones that you like more than others. And that changes with time.

[@raeann63]

my favourite - "rikki don't lose that number" should be next, it's melodic, perfectly structured, and gorgeous. steely dan make no bones about it not being their favourite and stopped playing it live years ago, despite it being their highest charting, most successful song. i think you'd love it ❤

[@subwaygoddess1]

I agree!

[@donyoung7874]

That song has one of my absolute favorite lead guitar parts. The chords played to wrap it up as it goes into the bridge, 'You tell yourself you're not my kind....' always gives me chills, even 40-something years later.

[@SAM-dg3vd]

their sound changes as much as Bowie's does. Different with every album. And so complex... every instrument showcased. They're awesome. BTW, that's Michael McDonald singing "Peg" on the refrain.

[@andtap]

Hey Nineteen is my favourite Steely Dan song. They were incredible.

[@loadedorygun]

Hip hop community LOVES Steely Dan. Sampled forever and again. De La Soul the first I can remember but really, so many.

[@davidboivin7996]

Deja Vu (Uptown Baby) from Black Cow

[@SoundLevel11481]

MICHAEL MCDONALD on backing vocals....

[@chacotaco8045]

lol. Always makes me think of this M.M. spoof: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKXVoZJsn7hmqtU&app=desktop

[@blue1959ya]

I believe that "Do It Again" (studio version only) was their first big hit back in 1972. So I would start there. I have been waiting for you to discover them and go down their rabbit hole. Prepare yourself because the rabbit hole is massively deep.

[@blue1959ya]

I forgot to mention that the album version and the single version of "Do It Again" are different. The single version is shorter and it omits the organ solo. If possible, you should react to the album version because the organ solo is DYNAMITE.

[@scottstewart5784]

Steely Dan is their own genre.

[@learnsteelguitarinretirement]

As a 70 year old it is amazing to me when people don't know who Steely Dan is. Yeah: jazz, rock, great fusion. They created some the best most intelligent rock hits of the 70's, 80's and 90's. Man, you got a lot to explore.

[@michaeldowson6988]

This is Jazz-Pop Fusion. John Mayall was known for his Jazz-Blues Fusion. Al Di Meola for his Jazz-Flamenco fusion...

[@pommie5093]

As someone below wrote, Steel Dan is a genre. They are their own genre. They combine rock, jazz, funk, soul and whatever else they want to throw in to make each song they create a masterpiece. You have plenty of music to go through, people below have written out some great options to choose from. But you can't go wrong with SD. They are musical geniuses.

[@jeffreyweaver9729]

It is funny what you thought Peg was. You should read how they got their name. Steely Dan 😊

[@daveking9393]

Just about every single song from this group is fantastic!... This particular album when it was produced was one of the most expensive and technologically advanced productions ever made back in the day when this came out. Any high-end audio system company that was trying to sell their equipment would be having steely Dan playing when you walked into the shop. These guys were just amazing at producing this album. There was nothing like it at the time

[@MollieC-uc1fk]

As soon as the first note is struck, you know it's Steely Dan. Lots of good hits and reminds me of when I was in college. Reelin' in the Years is one of my favs. Always takes me back to the bars and dancing and having a good time in college when their music comes on. Enjoy!

[@davidhowe5415]

They are the masters of the slow fade where you really want the song to keep going.

[@randotastic]

Welcome my friend, dive headfirst down that rabbit hole. ✨

[@tomhenninger4153]

Steely Dan is legit jazz players doing hi-level pop. Amazing song, album, band!! Great pick! Thx!~

[@mrtyreus0]

Proof that jazz musicians have the tools (not necessarily the vibe) to do it all.

[@faithnyou1732]

Steely Dan is a deep rabbit hole that you definitely need to keep exploring. They are their own unique genre. There are no bad songs by them. "Time Out Of mind" and "Black Cow" are two of my personal favorites, but I think you would love them! Great reaction, thanks! ✌💙✌

[@monteowen1399]

Bro, that guitar solo gets everybody. 😂

[@FrankMoscato-gq9jc]

I always say that your Favourite steely Dan song is the last one you heard cause you’re just that good enjoy it. They can do it all.

[@jimmoore8951]

That’s right brother… no warning. Just smacking you upside the head with the coolest sound of the 70s. Or any other decade for that matter

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

They are BRILLIANT.

[@sammybeck7794]

Steely Dan are the Groove Masters

[@carlacarla3384]

Yay! You're gonna dive into Steely Dan! Yay!

[@joannerichards1750]

Peg is a nickname for Margaret or Peggy. I suggest "Kid Charlemagne" for your net reaction.

[@justkaron]

All of Steely Dan's work was made for greatness. This is an immaculate rabbit hole Hop right in. Steely Dan is referred to by fans 'The Dan.' Look up what they named their group after. 😄

[@amjrpain919]

That entire album is really top shelf! Not a single bad song anywhere...

[@thomasmalmin6194]

Annandale-on-Hudson isn't a Dutch community, but the home of Bard College, the liberal arts school where Fagen and Becker met. check out "Aja" (pronounced Asia), which is the title track of the same album. It's life-changing, I kid you not.

[@jirimondo]

And both of them were in a band with Chevy Chase who was their drummer.

[@cindysimpson1046]

Oh, and you would dig Hey Nineteen, got some horns.

[@andrewgay778]

that is the great Chuck Rainey on bass. One of the best bass players ever

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

My prediction, every Steely Dan song you ever review, your reaction will be " I got to download this"

[@stevenwilliams1790]

“Reelin’ in the years” from the Can’t Buy a Thrill album is a masterclass in songwriting and has one of the best guitar solos.

[@joshjacobs3906]

Check out the Steely Dan connection with actor/comedian Chevy Chase......that'll make your brain spin lol✌️

[@rayniecox7683]

I'm 70, listened to them as a teen and only found out what a "steely dan" was this month 9/24. Crazy!😎😎😎😎

[@cletus1n3]

This is awesome, the realization that this is something COMPLETELY different... Gotta love Steely Dan.

[@Noelle0026]

Michael McDonald talks about how difficult it was for him to record his backing vocals for this song as he was harmonizing with himself. Masterfully done.

[@robertlear2712]

For sure you should listen to Deacon Blues. Steely Dan introduced the rock audience to jazz.

[@maxbrazil3712]

Steely Dan invented their own genre of music

[@AU88]

Love seeing people react to The Dan for the first time! And that guitar solo? They brought in about a dozen session players before settling on this one. They are their own genre.

[@StatsJedi]

You have just been initiated. Welcome to Steely Dan. Dive in to the rest of the album "Aja".

[@davidcowan4556]

From the 1st time I heard this album in 1977 to this day, this is my favorite album of all. Being a drummer and singer since I was a teenager, I love many styles of music. Steely Dan will amaze you with the way they blend one style with another in many different ways. Being that FUNK should be my middle name, rest assured you will hear a LOT more sounds that will touch your heart and make your mind more open to appreciate the pain and JOY of life.

[@echopryme]

Welcome to the Rabbit Hole... 💯 Their catalog is DEEP AS FUCK!!! 💯😎

[@mrgrandad1961]

Man, what a Joy that was watching you getting funked up with Steely...They've been my fave band for over 45 years. Enjoy your time with them...

[@2sanctuarylab]

Lil Brother.....these guys are their own thing. You can't go wrong listening to their complete catalog. It will trip You OUT!! 😎👍

[@rubykrebs9550]

Steely Dan is a deep rabbit hole! The Aja album is considered the best produced album ever. In the day, when you went to buy a stereo system, the salesman would put on the Aja album to show how good the stereo was. My favorite song from Steely Dan is Black Cow. That is the first song on the Aja album. Black Cow was sampled by a famous rap artist as was Kid Charlemagne. I can't wait to see your reaction to those two songs as you recognize the part that was sampled.

[@Grizazzle]

Just go ahead and get your Steely Dan T-Shirt... it's inevitable now. They never disappoint!!!

[@robertmartinez3268]

They have so many hits, great tunes!!! Great muscians!!! Have collaborated with so many great studio level muscians!!!

[@dgator3599]

You have a lot of great songs to react to from Steely Dan!! Looking forward to it!

[@jml-rj5re]

FM, Kid Charlemagne, Green Earrings, Janie Ruaway, Time Out of Mind, Glamour Profession.

[@mrtyreus0]

Green Earrings is in my opinion they're best underrated cut. So funky.

[@davidboivin7996]

Deep Deep Dive!! Sophisticated and smooth rock/funk/ jazz. Add chunky horns and great back up singers.Enjoy the ride!! You're gonna be downloading a lot of songs 😂.

[@texashookem22]

"Aja" is one of those rare albums that deserves a top to bottom reaction, I've seen a lot of reactors break it up into part one and part two. But I would highly recommend a full listen through with this album in particular, because it is absolutely magic!

[@AntonyFleck]

Digging the moves Guy! Fun reaction ! Been a fan since 72 ! I will be following and hearing them again for the first time through your young ears!!!..

[@traceydsm]

Steely Dan are addicting. Try their "Josie," which has a wicked riff.

[@jeffkemper7920]

Steely Dan has never put out one dud. EVER. My favorite band of all time. Start at the first and work your way up. You will not be sorry. Have fun!!!

[@Toastrodamus]

Steely Dan were die-hard perfectionists in the studio. They threw away tons of recordings because they weren't exactly right. They hired tons of musicians to record the same songs over and over until the chemistry and feel were what they were working for. "FM (No Static At All)" is my favorite tune of theirs. It sounds so damn clean. Absolutely flawless. You might also like "Black Cow," or "My Old School," or "Deacon Blues."

[@kimberlycross9621]

They have a lot of great music! After listening to Steely Dan for more than 30 years, my favorite song is " Babylon Sisters " That Gaucho album is really good.

[@jellyrollnorton]

Sounds even better with a great pair of over-the-ear headphones.

[@gregroberts8240]

that's jazz.rock fusion son!

[@christinawoolley6206]

Welcome!!! Ahhh yes soul meets jazz with a dose of funk! Explore more young man and enjoy the ride! I was in high school when this came out and wore the album out 😽🎶

[@sylvialee1079]

DUDE, this is the first song?!? Prepare to be amazed with each new discovery, you've only just begun! Keep going!!! FM would be a perfect follow! ☮️ ❤️ 🎶 🎸 🎶

[@m1illion1]

This is a rare vid that filled me with joy. ty. Kid Charlemagne.

[@josephkellard6432]

Steely Dan is a rabitt whole definitely worth exploring for your channel. It’s worth listening to the whole Aja album itself, which includes Peg, let alone most of their catalog. And then there is a whole documentary just on the making of Aja that you could watch after reacting to the whole album. I believe it is a perfect album.

[@theivory1]

Welcome my friend to the best music ever.

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

Thanks for this - Yeah, these guys definitely have a signature groove and a funky sound. You know it's them after a few seconds. Kind of like Pink Floyd, but they are more spacey. Steely Dan also had different musicians all the time. You'll hear some great saxophone leads, like on FM and Deacon Blues.

[@williamwoods7374]

Your next Steely Dan track needs to be "Black Cow", you will love it!

[@cindysimpson1046]

Was and always has been one of my all timers by them. Dude, you need to dig into their catalog. Been with them from the beginning. FM or Deacon Blues will satisfy you. Happy listening! 😊

[@janicez2630]

Keep going, you will love them. Great music.

[@amygenevalee6393]

Suggestions for them, I would start with their earlier stuff first, so you could hear the progression. Do it again, reelin in the years, Riki don't lose that number to start with then into the deacon blues, FM (static), Kid Charlamgne abs so many more..... just to many great ones to name.

[@Eric-ff4bf]

Great duo of song writers and producers. Blend all kinds of funk, jazz, rock with a revolving cast of world class session musicians. Brilliant. Check out the entire Aja album, which is renowned as one of the best produced albums of all time. No exaggeration there

[@shanedesselle2590]

My fave by Steely Dan!

[@michaelwelsh7362]

You definitely need to hear Hey Nineteen, great musicianship in all their work🎶🎶🎶

[@bearman6567]

This is just the very tip of an enormous iceberg. You just listened to the grass at the rim of the rabbit hole. Enjoy...it takes years to fully appreciate.

[@darrinvonstein6101]

Get ready for this rabbit hole ... They are one of the most sampled bands so you recognize pieces from many of their songs....