HIP HOP FAN'S FIRST TIME HEARING 'Steve Miller Band - The Joker' | GENUINE REACTION

[@jameslose1957]

Abracadabra, Jet Airliner, Fly Like an Eagle, Swingtown, Keep On Rock,'n Me, Jungle Love...

[@jgsrhythm100]

Original Jet Airliner- Paul Pena

[@jasonwalls-yc8cx]

Guitar slide it's a glass tube

[@lappesjl1]

Swingtown!! Highly underrated.

[@punkydoodle4774]

Yes! Jungle Love!

[@rubbersole79]

The Stake

[@jonm1114]

The tube he has on his left pinkie finger is called a slide. It is a tube made of metal or glass that is used to get that distinctive slide guitar sound.

[@dennismadderra3916]

Many of the glass ones are homemade from beer bottle tops

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

I didn't read the comments and pretty much said what you said. 😂

[@BarredCoast0]

Some people call it a bottle neck.

[@elmoomle4565]

in a pinch...use a 3/4 inch deep socket from a mechanic's toolbox...LOL.

[@davidrodenkirk5561]

Duane Almond from the Almond Brothers used the slide ,what he has on His pinky. He was well known for it. Steve's father was important in the sense that He had the greats like les Paul the man that invented the electric guitar as we know it. He was raised up with greats like that all around Him. Les Paul not only invented it, He played the hell out of it.😎

[@mikebowser1]

The Steve Miller Band is probably one of the coolest bands a lot of people haven’t heard of. SO many hits that are the catchiest songs to get stuck in your head.

[@MarkMaciag-dz9gb]

They sold nearly 30 million albums. Hits blasted non-stop on the radio in their heyday. I’m pretty sure they’re well known.

[@mikebowser1]

Back then for sure but I feel I would be hard pressed to find anyone of the younger generation that this is popular amongst.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

I love the Steve Miller Band songs.❤❤

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@mikebowser1 Depends what you call "the younger generation" really... My daughter says she hasn't any idea "what passes for music" these days... And she was born in '93.

[@Stucifer]

@@MarkMaciag-dz9gb He was a Rock-n-Roll King in the late 70s

[@laurakali6522]

Saw him again last summer. Played for 2 hours. He was 78 at the time. I was so happy to see that at least half the audience was under 40. Made me happy. Everyone singing along. Perfect night.

[@brianh9358]

Another rabbit hole to climb into. :) Here are a few suggestions from Steve Miller Band - "Take the Money and Run", "Fly Like An Eagle", "Jet Airliner", "Abracadabra", and "Swingtown".

[@davidgreer4615]

^^^this

[@paulforester6996]

I agree with all but Abracadabra. I hated that song. It's as bad as the Police with every breath you take. Stalker songs.

[@juliataylor707]

Excellent choices!

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@brianh9358 Serenade to the Stars 👍💕🎵🎸🎵💕🖖

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@paulforester6996 Nah!! Love their songs. Beauty is in the ears and eyes of the beholder.

[@belvagurr403]

You’re one of the youngest reactors on line and your reaction to our music is so refreshing and genuine. I’m 78, this is my music from when I was divorced and for the first time in my life I was free to enjoy life. Your music is bringing back wonderful memories of when I was beautiful. Thursday, the 14th, I just welcomed my 4th great grandchild from my youngest granddaughter. I have 4 granddaughters, and one grandson. Life is now wonderful but listening and watching you is like following another grandchild. Thank you!!!

[@judydeangelis182]

78!! Way to go! I’m 62. I thought I was old to enjoy Mollyboy reviews. God bless! Great to hear him enjoying our music for the first time

[@leannlaplante3643]

Soon, I will turn 58. I believed I was too old as well. His reactions and humility keep me coming back.

[@DarylH56]

I just turned 69, and it's cool watching a young person discover "our" music and hearing their thoughts on the songs we remember so well as the great tunes they are! "The music of our lives" for many our age.

[@DeborahDavis-zi6pm]

@@judydeangelis182. 77 here

[@patrickdoake6022]

Age is but a number now 66 its just another day, rock on ✨😅​@@DarylH56

[@JayWalsh]

This song just turned 50 years old this month!

[@PatCoppock]

Back in the day, every stoner listened to Steve Miller. It's a good chill vibe.

[@gingerroot8906]

Not dance music. The 70s produced great "getting high" music!

[@JAMESDavis-t6n]

Saw his show in Atlanta GA. around 77-80 at The Omni arena

[@justinatheodora]

The original "mellow"...😂

[@gemini.jewelz]

We still do (50F) in my house!

[@Mona.555]

@@gingerroot8906 You just hit the nail on the head. GH Music I always thought of it as music we used sit around and get high to. Fun times.

[@guichogf5636]

Fly Like an Eagle, The Window, Mercury Blues, Wild Mountain Honey, Jet Airliner. So many to choose from. People are going to suggest the big hits, but his deep cuts are unreal.

[@fenderfox5080]

Jet airliner is by far my favorite Steve Miller song!! Come out and dance is right up there as well😊

[@mereobservation]

Agree with this statement wholeheartedly!

[@timfarney5165]

True fine love is a short,funky favorite of mine. Swing town probably my favorite of his 'hits' just nudging out Jet Airliner.

[@FUBAR1986]

@@timfarney5165 I agree with the main response and all three of you above me just some of his albums were pure gold….. swing time awesome…. What was the one where you take all your worries put them up on the shelf and head on down to the seashore….

[@GaryColemanNC]

YES!!!❤

[@indieartlove8241]

Jet Airliner and Fly like an Eagle were HUGE hits!!

[@Bobmailly]

Keep on rockin me baby!

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

Yes!🎸🎸🎸

[@terrimobley6067]

☝️☝️

[@dancarter482]

_CHOON!_

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@Bobmailly 🎵"Hooo, hooo, oooh, oooh, yeah"🎵

[@heyou702pc]

Oh yeah🔥

[@bobschenkel7921]

It is total 70's. Steve Miller was one of the biggest acts of the decade. When "The Joker" hit the airwaves it was everywhere all the time. Steve is a GREAT Singer, Songwriter and Guitar Player. He is using a Slide, to help make those crazy sounds. Seen the Steve Miller Band live a few times and he is full of energy and style and a little wry humor. Great stuff.

[@mikemiller3069]

The slide is also accompanied by a wah pedal.

[@randyhochstein8455]

Steve playing that Gibson Les Paul guitar. Les designed one of the first solid body electric guitars and they have become one of the most sought after guitars. Les was Steve Miller’s godfather. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

[@nikkideforest8731]

On Steve Miller Band Ultimate Hits album there is audio of the two of them. A very young Steve was singing and Les was encouraging him to keep singing. It is one of the sweetest things I've ever heard.

[@myrnahuichapan7624]

@@nikkideforest8731 This I've got to check out. Thank you.

[@fiddiehacked]

Steve was 5 years old when his dad took him to one of Les' gigs. Wide-eyed Steve told his dad (a physician) "I wanna play guitar like him..." 😊🎸 I'm not sure that Steve ever surpassed Les, but he sure came close. Of course, Les Paul not only wrote & played music, but improved guitar electronics and revolutionized the modern recording studio.

[@myrnahuichapan7624]

@@fiddiehacked and continued to play well until his 90's in a club in New York, I believe. Cheers.

[@dragonfly5819]

My dad started guitar lessons in his mid-thirties. He played a Gibson Les Paul that my middle brother inherited after my Dad passed. I was only seven at the time but I remember the instructor actually coming to our house along with my uncle & a couple of his buddies every week. My Mom would always disappear 😂 but I would sit there totally fascinated. That is when my love of music began and I thank my Dad every day.

[@daveking9393]

I think everyone I knew growing up had Steve Miller's greatest hits

[@solojohno1]

I did! Probably same generation. Still have it and listen to it.

[@Stucifer]

Steve Miller had a lot of hits.

[@suicyco4life666]

"Keep on a rockin me baby," "Take the money and run." 👍

[@mikeross14]

Keep goin buddy, and "Fly like an Eagle!" with Steve and the band's! Biggest hit!

[@stillmeadowfarm]

❤

[@muffinamy83]

The 70's was the time of the most musical diversity on the charts. It's my favorite musical era, by far. I lived it!

[@eronflemens2977]

I, too, love it when you stare into the camera.......like, "I see what you were telling me about this song!"

[@sharronbrown9182]

Exactly!

[@andrew348]

It's actually creepy af

[@johnstaniszewski8690]

Totally 70's. Steve Miller can make a guitar sing. Super underrated guitar player

[@Scarecrow367]

Les Paul was his Godfather, so understandably he knows his way around a guitar.

[@nolaj114]

Wow...didn't know that 😮

[@Sactown5472]

Always loved Steve Miller from the first time I heard him. You may like Boz Scaggs also, his song Lowdown,Lido Shuffle both bangers.

[@TheRiconegro]

"I got my drink ready. I got my smoke ready" Yup... thats how you do this song.

[@mikehayes5167]

True story lol

[@seang9383]

Ohhh the memories... you couldn't party back in the day without Steve blasting on someone's stereo.. Fly Like an Eagle

[@lucindagutierrez6509]

Oh yes Steve Miller Band!! This song is my favorite, I'm a midnight toker too!! Need to hear Jet Airliner, Keep On Rockin Me Baby❤, Jungle Love, Take The Money And Run, great stuff

[@dianer.9203]

Jet Airliner is one of my faves!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

An ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE CD,, The Steve Miller Band "Fly Like An Eagle",, Great songs from the first to the very last!! 🔥

[@nicolediamond93]

Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band is where Eminem got Houdini :)

[@ddullaway]

And for my next trick

[@hotnAZ]

yep and i love he did that

[@michaelgrillo4333]

As a child in Wisconsin, Steve Miller received guitar lessons from Les Paul, who became his godfather. Miller has vivid memories of the lessons and performances, and has said that Paul taught him his first three chords. Les Paul had influence with the Gibson Guitars

[@Metal_Mary]

Love this one! 🤗 jungle love is another great one!😁

[@richardripberger2902]

Me playing Steve Miller Bands Greatest Hits is what got my daughter into my generation's music. Nothing beats a roadtrip with everyone singing along to Steve Miller.

[@bretttodd6470]

Can't go wrong with Steve Miller. Anything off the greatest hits album will do. Maybe start w Jungle Love next.

[@rubbersole79]

The Stake, Swingtown, Wild Mountain Honey, Jungle Love, True Fine Love, The Stake

[@rachelluton4262]

It's nice seeing our younger generation reacting to some great music. Good memories!!

[@SF_Bud]

Steve and the band are another San Francisco act! This is such a cool song, but it was his 'Fly Like an Eagle' album and title track that propelled them into the big time. Hit that song next. That's just called a slide and he's using a wah-wah pedal with it for that cool unique sound. Thanks for listening and sharing! Peace from SF

[@duckydewer]

To get certain sounds, Miller and other guitarists use a "slide"; made of a variety of things, plastic, metal, etc...

[@alisonmiddle877]

Yep, a slide, used to be a glass bottle neck back in the day used by blues guitarists, then adapted/adopted by others later. My late husband's was a bluesman and had about 6 slides, glass, metal, plastic depending on the sound he wanted

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

Plastic doesn't slide as well IMO

[@alisonmiddle877]

@@traciemcdaniel3660 he thought the same but liked to experiment. His favourites were glass

[@sheiladill259]

I had the privilege to see Steve Miller band in concert this summer, at 81 years old he is still killing it, what an awesome time❤ I'm so glad that you are doing this, I grew up in the 60s and 70s, we had the best music and as I get older it's heartbreaking to see it fading away, I wish more young people could experience this awesome music, rock on 🤘🎸🎶

[@Antonio-784]

I'am a 59year old dude, love your reactions. Warms my heart you youngsters are loving this old classics. Get ready for 100k subscribers!!

[@johnbasham2798]

No one should go through life without hearing this song.

[@jefffrey4844]

People talk about me, baby Say I'm doin' you wrong, doin' you wrong Well, don't you worry, baby, don't worry 'Cause I'm right here, right here, right here, right here at home 🌙

[@Iam_lamb]

Take the money and run, Abracadabra, Jungle Love, Jet Airliner……..etc, etc……..❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@JC-es5un]

This is definitely a rabbit hole worth diving into 👍🔥

[@zippymacadoo6336]

Hells yes!

[@willowby23]

Completely agree!!! ❤

[@TheMoosehead68]

Fly like an eagle is one of the all time great songs!

[@daveking9393]

I always put Steve Miller band and Bob seger in the similar category of working man's band and the reason why I do that is I've seen both of them four or five times many times in the same tour they would play huge stadiums and they would also go to small intimate venues wherever they're fans were they would play so that they wouldn't have to make major drives into the big cities it was just amazing that they would do that for their fans Great songs I think everybody I knew had the greatest hits album growing up it's just phenomenal

[@laurenval2370]

You're in for a real treat with all of his music!!❤

[@sweisbrod6109]

Fly Like An Eagle is my favorite. Laid back rock.

[@luckyshark32]

Thing on his finger is called a "Bottleneck slide" - they're often actually made of glass though this one appears to be metal. Traditionally they'd be actual glass necks of beer bottles, with the sharp edges polished smooth.

[@MildLifeCrisis67]

Now you're just going through my playlist, aren't you?

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Steve Miller Band,, "Space Cowboy",, "Living In The U.S.A",, "The Window",, "Mercury Blues",, "Winter Time",, "Sweet Maree",, "Take The Money And Run",, "Fly Like An Eagle",, Etc..Etc.

[@teresasullivan4588]

Love Steve Miller!!! Wild Mountain Honey 🍯 and Dance Dance Dance are my favorite Steve Miller songs but all his music is great ❣️❣️❣️🥰😍😘💖💕

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

Steve Miller Band…played at every high school party in the early 80s. All of us singing along. So many fun hits. Good times. 😊

[@mariannetuite7411]

Looooooooove!!! One of those bands that’s totally worth a deep dive

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Wisconsinite here, born and raised like Steve Miller, but unlike Steve my family didn't hang out with Les Paul and wasn't a family of musicians. Love Steve - he's still alive.😊

[@mookie7688]

You're spot on mate. I think Steve Miller Band's Greatest Hits was one of the most popular albums in the early 90s. Everyone seemed to have it. I even saw him live in the 90s and he fit right in.

[@garylewis4398]

There were so many bands that came out of Detroit that hit it big. Steve Miller hit it MEGA BIG! Stevie "guitar" Miller!

[@rebeccadevane7699]

Oh, Steve.. no one calls you Maurice...

[@julieannmyers8714]

Nor do they speak of the pompatus of love...

[@PaulWalker-hz6zp]

There was SO much incredible music to experience in the 70's that this was the 10th best band to listen to. They are extremely talented. Many top 10 songs. Under rated. 🙂🙂

[@KateStillens]

YES!!! Fly like an eagle, jet airliner and mountain honey are all absolute works of art. These songs just make me HAPPY!

[@reinerspecht8782]

Got to see them at the Filmore East, in 1969...a serious band back then, even though their commercial big hits didn't come till the '70s. Check out the Sailor album from 1968, because if you appreciate his 70s stuff, this will blow you away.

[@hollymorris785]

👍💜💜💜Steve Miller Band is one of those bands where I know all their songs, but still need to regularly ask my husband, "Who sings this again?" He's very good at remembering these things; I've only been right to his wrong once in 24 years. I make up for it by being right at most other things, lol. Great lineup planned today, sorry Golden Earring didn't pan out, but I already know you loved it, because it's Radar Love🤓

[@joycekunzelman7435]

Saw it on his Patreon :)

[@sarahdixon1943]

My mom listened to them when I was little. I listen to them, and now my adult children do as well. Great music never goes away. You have alot to look forward to!!! ❤❤❤

[@pebblehilllane]

Crazy guitar work ---- Pat Travers Band "Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)"

[@holysmokes5817]

Memories. 8th Grade, 1975ish. The Thai Stick and Colombian seedless...Awesome...Say no more. Cheers! 🌲🌲🌲💥✨🌈

[@DebbieFoxx]

This is my favorite song of his. The slow jam with his slide and that bass. Love it. 🎵🎶

[@zevongrie1402]

These guys were all over the radio in the 70’s. Hit after hit. Fly Like an Eagle, Jungle Love, Dance Dance Dance, Take the Money and Run, Abracadabra.

[@antoinetteciserella]

The 70s honestly can't deny has so many great bands. We took it all for granted. Thanks for reminding us MB! I'm so much in my feels I may cry. 😊 You engage so well with your audience and I'm happy you're feeling the love and appreciation!

[@sombojoe]

I saw Steve Miller live about 10 years ago, and oh my God he was so incredible and so personable. I had no idea that he had been paying professionally since since he was a teenager in the 50s.!!

[@toddmarryatt443]

One of my most favourite song. Every time I hear it, I feel like summer has come, no matter what time of the year it is.

[@WendyCarroll-g7z]

Steve Miller Band was a staple of my youth and the songs still last, it never gets old for me!

[@amelias.2509]

This song is *magical* and timeless. Vividly remember the first time I heard it on the car radio 50 years or so ago!❤

[@BillBitterman-ny2jl]

It's awful... I find it unlistenable. But...everyone has their personal tastes in music...

[@Cranky_old_white_guy]

Cmon everyone let’s get this youngster to 100k. He’s playing the hits. I remember wearing my headphones and listening to this album just to go to sleep. Keep up the great work kid. God bless you and yours. Hope Storm is feeling much better.

[@GinaHarrisonditto]

Went to his concert in diamond head creator with Linda Ronstate 1969 or 1970 and Jimmy Hendricks on Maui. His concert was in a cow pastor in Olina Maui that was the music of his last album. What a treat to relive my wild youth. I enjoy your broadcast so much

[@renekroeger1682]

One of those songs that is a must play a least twice at a house party!!

[@philipmusselman5238]

Many a joint has been sparked up to this song MollyBoy, ,that calm is your mind preparing for a world take over. The guitar accessory you are asking about I believe is called a slide.

[@Mona.555]

Steve was so different and had a fantastic sound. So different from all the other great music that was popular. Many hits like Jet Airliner and Fly Like an Eagle and Take The Money and Run.

[@scherazade1]

This is one of my favorites songs of all time. SO many memories.

[@roccox1326]

he is still going strong. Saw him play an outdoor show last summer. Made me feel like a kid again. Still sounds great.

[@CarolinaGirl6919]

This is one of those rare times where someone is just really pretty much a lyrical and musical rock god, but doesn't look like one whatsoever and is very unassuming. I mean, by the mid 80s , he looked like the person your dad plays cards with - - not someone who's written some of the best top 10 rock hits of the 70s-80. Don't get me wrong he was still rocking out. He is one of those people that we probably took for granted because he just always had a hit on the radio pretty much all the time. Great reaction! i'm so glad you're hearing this

[@jibbityjibbs7466]

To me, this isn't just classic rock, but it's more like a jam band classic rock 💜🤘

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

1973 ln College what a great time in Music,🎶 we were lucky we learned anything with so many distractions, l was always on the headphones 🎧 😀 Peace 😊✌️ Gary, Molly you made another Great Pick, Keep them coming! 😂

[@LonelyFarmerScythe]

OMG! How had I forgotten about the Steve Miller Band. Call me Maurice! I have been enjoying reactions to Bob Seger. I feel that alone should have reminded me about Steve Miller. Must listens: - Abracadabra - Take the Money and Run - Take the Money and Run - Take the Money and Run And, last but not least, Take the Money and Run!

[@jhood758]

Steve Miller Band has a lot of hits. I saw them along with Fleetwood Mac in Dallas Texas at the Super Bowl Jam around 1980. Great times.

[@turnthepage1972]

Biggest sign you're getting noticed, KZbin hitting up Mollyboy with ads now. Carry on.

[@tarabogia4307]

Yes! You can't help but sing along to this. 🎉

[@blueyzblue6391]

Fun Fact: Steve "Guitar Man" Miller's parents were best friends with Les Paul. So Steve grew up with the cream of the crop ❤️

[@1girlnamedsusan]

This will be big, bruv! Can’t wait for you to enjoy this very effin cool band! Lots of hits from these guys and original style that was quite recognizable. Love SMB! ❤

[@terimingle8957]

So MANY good Steve Miller songs!! More please!!❤

[@TeedentoddoTV]

Dig those harmonies! 'Fly Like An Eagle" is iconic with a great synth. 'Swingtown' has a super groovy rhythm. 'Take The Money And Run' and 'Jungle Love' are also quite short, but more up-tempo.

[@stillmeadowfarm]

I forgot about Swingtown...great groove!

[@TeedentoddoTV]

@@stillmeadowfarm Glad I could jog your memory!

[@yu2gm]

Happy Tuesday from Texas. Great choices. Steve’s dad was the famous Glenn Miller who was killed in a plane crash when Steve was a baby.

[@robertcleveland95]

Actually his dad was George, a physician. Not Glenn the band leader. 😊

[@yu2gm]

@ When I googled Steve, it said his dad was band leader Glenn Miller???

[@robertcleveland95]

@ I wish. I was a big Glenn Miller fan, and love me some Steve Miller.

[@stillmeadowfarm]

Interesting

[@juanitabarnett8613]

Love your reactions! Takes me back to hearing this song for the first when it came out on the early 70s!

[@nicolewhitt83]

Hi everyone! New day, new songs! Great picks again! All ready to go! Got my lunch and drink and waiting for it to post!❤

[@CatT1987]

Your catalog is so big I keep trying to find songs to make sure you haven't done them already, but if you haven't done Fly Like An Eagle that should be one you need to react to of his.

[@clarkkunzman2279]

Fly like an eagle!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drums, bass,...............

[@dayzey40]

More Steve Miller Band, they had great music all around. Love your reaction to good music. This song is one of the slowest song of The Steve Miller Band, Keep listening. Steve Miller Band's Greatest Hits .

[@cindyv1401]

Now my husband is smiling 🤩🤩🤩 HIS ALL TIME FAVORITE...NEXT TO CHICAGO 😎

[@makaimaukahasopinions848]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TeresaNewman-Theriault]

A big Steve Miller Band fan here. He’s an idol and a great guitarist back in the day. Still a great guitarist. I love this song so much that we need for cat peaches. But what a lot of people might not know or some who’ve already written on here his godfather told him to play the guitar with none other than Les Paul. The godfather of the guitar making the fact when he brings out less paw to play Les Paul’ s Les Paul it’s amazing

[@catherineabramson5460]

Bottleneck guitar playing gies way, way back. Old blues is where you find it most. My ex used to play bottleneck, using actual bottlenecks. Had them all over the house. Lol.

[@catherineabramson5460]

Try Muddy Waters or Ry Cooder.

[@catherineabramson5460]

There is a wonderful KZbin video of Ry Cooder playing bottleneck "Prodigal Son" and another where he plays with Taj Mahal, another legend, called "Hooray, Hooray". A big rabbit hole of New Orleans style blues. The foundation of rock and roll.

[@ricktunnicliffe2792]

Straight camping music!! Can't go into the wood without steve miller!

[@willowby23]

Yes, our camping music too!!! ❤

[@kevinbrennan7008]

Guitar Steve Miller - a rocking chair song. "...the pompatus of love."

[@aleciapalmisano5923]

Love this song. I’m a 67 baby grew up 70s wore this record out on a 45 record had vinyl album also. Brings back good memories sitting in bedroom just playing vinyl records on this little record player in my room. So thanks for this good memory this gave me. Much love ❤

[@bluebird3281]

"Fly like an Eagle" and ''Living in the U.S.A "by Steve Miller won't disappoint you. If you want fantastic slide guitar playing and haven't heard already, it try "'Statesboro Blues" live from the Fillmore East from the Allman brothers.

[@stillmeadowfarm]

I keep telling MB about Duane Allman!!😊