Midnite Cruiser (Steely Dan Cover) In Studio Performance - Brooklyn Charmers

[@duayneveer8229]

It brings a tear to my eye watching people perform and cherish these songs and steely Dan as much as I do everything sounds great! I'm a musician 60yrs old and was hooked when I heard the first song in 1972 same with the doobie brothers Excellent work!!

[@JohnVanRuiten]

Yeah!! The Skunk!!!

[@waynehoffman1791]

Outstanding!!

[@birdssurfshed]

The more I listen to you guys the more I appreciate Steely Dan if that can even be possible!

[@llewvincent7537]

You guys are so skilled at performing such a perfectly faithful version of the original without interpretation - not easy to do!. Walter and Donald will be so impressed and proud of you....keep it up lads we are all watching bring to life these masterpieces from over 40 years ago, with great admiration!

[@peyganlafont1270]

I was born in ‘92. Grew up hearing SD on the radio and over the past year I’ve become completely obsessed with the band. Can’t Buy a Thrill is still my favorite SD album and my god you guys cover this song so well

[@kb9788]

you have great taste.

[@therover65]

A perfect demonstration of why u need both a Strat and a Les Paul.

[@brainscott8198]

No two SD songs ever sounded the same...they were a unique blend of jazz, rock , soul, r&b music with intelligent, biting lyrics. RIP Walter Becker and Jim Hodder.

[@kb9788]

This one was originally sang by the great drummer Jim Hooder, very soulful and underrated vocalist. This was before SD became a monolithic voice of one. Back then they ha d3 members that could sing and 2 were far better singers than Fagen.

[@lloydrobert6182]

I've been on rewind number 15. Can't get over the chorus!!!! Totally drunk. Call me a gentleman loser!

[@TruthTime-bs9ni]

So happy to hear this. I love this guitar player. But after hearing him sing... I think I wanna MARRY HIM. 😆🤣😂. U GUYS ROCK.

[@kitkeatingdesign]

Thank you from the bottom of my Steely Heart.

[@SCLARK2112]

I was a teenager back in the 70's when those songs came out, loved them then and still love them now, those were awesome times to be a teen in America!

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

Great cover.

[@tomg3178]

I can’t imagine a studio version of their song being any closer to an original. Wow.

[@meinkapu9899]

Steely Dan is not just music....it is a Religion. :-)

[@brucegoodwin634]

I am transported to my teenage years when I fell off the Steely cliff & believe this tune had aged well when it was released. The BC rocks!

[@tedfenning5843]

Another feather in the cap, you fellows master these tunes that have hours and days of studio time, and you just stand up, play the tune, and go on to the next tune. Not, an easy task. Kudo's gentlemen !

[@andyinoregon]

Such a wonderful tribute to original vocalist Jim Hodder. Sad to think that by the time Becker & Fagen finally resumed touring in Aug. 1993, both drummers from their 1974 tour (Hodder and Jeff Porcaro) had passed on.

[@garyscharg2306]

Dude, the tour was in 73 and 74. I saw them in May of 73 with that lineup that included Michael McDonald and Skunk Baxter, Denny Dias, Becker on bass.

[@andyinoregon]

@@garyscharg2306 I didn't see them until April 1974 at the U. of Toledo. The only performer my wife and I had seen before was 2nd drummer Jeff Porcaro, who we saw in concert with Sonny & Cher in March of 1972 -- when he was still just 17 years old!

[@kb9788]

@@garyscharg2306 McDonald was a background singer, a hired hand Dude

[@kazuthesamurai7346]

Love that guy's guitar solo!

[@7kidchaos]

Agreed.

[@jhrietman1]

Might be one of the top 10 solos I’ve ever heard by anyone… ever.

[@nathanblaing]

It's at the point now where I just smack like before listening. Amazing job with this as always...

[@andyinoregon]

This makes me want to hear Sean sing drummer Jim Hodder's other lead vocal on Steely Dan's first single release "Dallas."

[@redplanet9162]

Stumbled across this... major Dan fan here. I said OK I'm gonna give this one bar to decide whether it's worth listening to. Didn't need that long, it slaps by the first snare drum. Great job especially lead guitar

[@je5415]

Such a great song, performed superbly. That solo at the end,.. Damn!

[@twoblacklabs904]

One of my favorite tracks from the very first album I ever purchased, Steely Dan’s “Can’t Buy A Thrill.” Sean Briskey, you handle the lead vocals masterfully, and the wailing guitar combo of both you and Frank make this one of the best renditions of this classic, underrated, under-appreciated Steely Dan original. Thanks for all your excellence and beautiful music, Brooklyn Charmers! A+ +....🎼🎸🎶🥁🎹🎼🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Nektopoulo]

Funny thing, now a days you would never believe Donald Fagen suffered from stage fright.

[@kirbyclark3501]

I know Steely Dan had some great hits but this is my favorite. These guys do a fantastic rendition of this song... awesome

[@kristigail]

This is probably the first Dan tune I found myself singing along to. I was 15. Some things never change. Incredible performance. I expected nothing less. Thank you Charmers, you never disappoint. 💜

[@geoffmacdonald253]

Magic.

[@MargauxMachek]

Probably the saddest SD song. Full of angst and despair. Love it!!! Thanks fellas.

[@hemanboruah2306]

Awesome

[@ph8429]

The addition of the bass guitar sound phenomenal especially around 2:56

[@garyscharg2306]

Amazing that you guys are nailing 50 year old classic rock, probably the most complex, music of my teens. Thanks!

[@fabiocecchelli9662]

Right…the voice of the guitar player is amazing on this song❤

[@7kidchaos]

Wow! So excellent. Nice job. Just learned Colin Peterik is Jim Peterik's son. Makes this all the more vibrant.

[@stephenwilford9727]

Steely Dan's 1972-1973 tour included this song. Vocals by Jim Hodder, the drummer, 1972-1974. Unfortunately, Jim passed prematurely at 42 years old in 1990

[@michaelbychowski5143]

A most incredible drum solo! Bravo Steve Smith! You bring so much to the drums! 👍👍🥁🎼

[@boatdetective]

Fine job, Sean! Great rendering of the melancholy that weighs on the original recording. Guitar work suitably blistering.

[@MattAmsden-f9x]

YOW! That just gets up and takes the F off! Nothing like going off-script in the out-tro to make this cover absolutely ring! Fantastic boys! Terrific cover of a first-album classic by the Dan. Absolutely electric: and spectacular work on the chorus, you freekin' nailed it! Congrats.

[@raecarful]

Nice job on vocals Mr. Briskey

[@MissThinkabunch]

Glorious. ❤

[@karenmend8066]

Jim Hodder sang this RIP Brother.

[@PhillyGirl-pt3vq]

Wow! You guys are incredibly talented musicians. Loved listening to this. I think Donald Fagan & Jim Hodder would be proud. This is an awesome cover! Great job guys! 🥰❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@thetonetosser]

Brilliant guys!

[@alexbrownstone4939]

Best Steely Dan song. These guys nailed it

[@AlejandroRodriguez-vg3vv]

You guys have a new fan over here! Simply amazing!

[@Redhand1949]

Another fantastic interpretation, guys.

[@Nektopoulo]

When you have to be that other guy in SD.... But you nail IT!

[@sonjoestar3613]

I wanted to like the video again, but that's not allowed instead yt removed my like, then I liked the video again:) Honestly tho u guys're great. Best covers ever:)

[@joeygosney5251]

Dang !!! That final chord !!

[@MagnificoGiganticus]

Honestly though, awesome.

[@mc76]

I like the fact that you guys feature a different vocalist on the songs that Fagen did not sing.

[@tattooedsailor8666]

You guys nailed it! Not an easy cover to play. Love the lead guitar player.

[@mikedulin1325]

That was outstanding...bravo

[@ohaddana6573]

Amazing!

[@newton2013]

A FUCKING ZEROX MACHINE!

[@rockmeamodeo]

Spot on gentlemen! Noice! Refreshing to see a band that tracks live so well!

[@judiheath5352]

Great cover, guys! I was very pleasantly surprised at your cover of one of my two favorite 'Dan songs. Care to do a cover of "Barrytown" for me? SD has been one of my faves since early 70's, so I grew up on their music. Love it !! Great job, guys!!! Thanks for this - judi

[@JacksonParodi]

Sounds great

[@leeboulineau7959]

What a great cover!! One of my favorite Steely Dan compositions - and you guys NAILED IT!!!

[@brandonessick775]

Yes!

[@kirbyclark3501]

These guys rock

[@mikoandrean9808]

wohoo, good information on this song!!

[@karlx-1]

Killer!!

[@jimpyle560]

That’s so good.

[@same.7939]

This was so good! Jeff Porcarro & Steely Dan would be so proud!

[@kb9788]

Jeff Poracarro did not play on this song. It was drummer Jim Hooder than played drums and sung. Around this time Jeffie Boy was Sonny & Chers drummer.

[@kb9788]

jeff didn't play on this song. That's Jimmy Hooder both on drums and lead vocals on the original song.

[@HandsomeCat-we2dq]

There’s a Weird AL vibe to those vocals.

[@FaFbFeverdog]

Ooooof jfdsaiugrhgagagda!!!! Sorry... Brain melt... Damn, guys. You are all so good! I loved the ending and extended part featuring the guitarist's amazing solo. So so good.

[@ulysseskeen5551]

Elegant performance.

[@JustSomeDude_.]

Great job. Great song. FJB. LGB.

[@mattpusateri4289]

Beautiful! My favorite STEELY DAN song. THANK YOU 😊

[@LentusFlentus]

So great, really amazing covers. Thank you, made my day. :)

[@stevemd6488]

Fantastic.

[@tadhghoran414]

Amazing keep them coming!!

[@honkenbonker]

Love it! really captured the feel of the song

[@af1966]

So good 😀

[@JohnVanRuiten]

Great job guys!! I just listened to 2 of my favorite songs, Midnight Cruiser and Boston Rag, and you did an outstanding job!!! Excellent guitar players!! Thanks. Gosh what was that, 50 years ago? And their stuff ain't easy to cover. And you guys were spot on!!

[@5StarAlcatraz]

You guys are fantastic! Love the musicianship!

[@hairycat6095]

very nice cover

[@baconation3771]

it broke me boys, great job

[@blakegregory969]

You guys nailed it to perfection.

[@edburns00]

I really like the bass tone he's getting here. What is that? Really nice and fat.

[@stfnjng]

GREAT JOB AGAIN, ANOTHER OF MY FAVES...LOVE THE TANDEM GUITARS!!! IM GONNA BUY A TSHIRT!!!

[@AmpolyB]

Very well done!

[@anuraggdeshpande286]

this is a very good cover band. I like this

[@thedoobieothers8104]

F^&king great!

[@FoolishPrankster]

Nice cover (period)

[@bruceyork6405]

Nice job, guys.

[@42itously]

Kewl!

[@marco-antoniotrujillo6944]

Buen trabajo chicos, abrazo desde España. One of my favourites, great job guys, hugs from Spain!!!!

[@les6234]

Great job guys, with a great song! Thanks!

[@pdoriot]

Very tasty guys.

[@Extrikit]

Great job.

[@garypickin8174]

Nice.🎧

[@ahatoro2001]

very good ...request for Brooklyn owes...

[@dalelusk9540]

Love it!

[@johnbehrman6617]

Smoking Hot Men ! ! ! Excellent !

[@andyinoregon]

In hindsight, it was a huge mistake not to let drummer Jim Hodder sing this fine song on their '74 tour. They let "Skunk" Baxter sing "My Old School." Percussionist Royce Jones got to sing "Dirty Work," "Brooklyn" and "Any Major Dude." Michael McDonald got to sing lead on "Show Biz Kids," but Hodder never got to perform this fan favorite from "Can't Buy a Thrill." Does anyone know if he ever sang it at any of their 1972-73 concerts?

[@maurizionicoletti2230]

It seems to me that there was a personality clash between Jim and Fagen/Becker. Just my sense of it due to the way he was discarded after the 74 tour.

[@wagnerbillferreira908]

Gostei do respeito demonstrado à obra original. Parabéns!

[@liveclassictunes]

very cool groove... you guys are awesome.

[@MagnificoGiganticus]

The only thing you are missing is me on vocals!

[@Lughnerson]

Does this group tour? I'd go to see them.

[@jd87a]

Did you replace "Felonious" with "Thelonius"?

[@lucmenard9233]

what does Steely Dan means? thank you!