OUR FIRST TIME LISTENING to Steely Dan!!! - Peg | COUPLE REACTION

See how Nick (🇩🇪) and Lex (🇺🇸/🇲🇽) discover a highly-suggested artist they've NEVER heard before! Though most of their live has revolved around music, they never got introduced; and now there's no way back. THANK YOU!
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[@aaaaaa-qn8ol]

Every time someone listens to steely dan for the first time, the world becomes a better place ♥️⭐

[@NicknLex]

This is so sweet; thank you! :) - Lex

[@cheerdiver]

@@NicknLex Reprint: You gotta be Kid Charlemagning, Fagen's smooth on I.G.Y. Morph the Cat is so phat, on a New Frontier NicknLex will find The Things I Miss the Most, like Time Out of Mind on the Shanghi Confidential watching Show Biz Kids flaunt the Glamor Profession at My Rival, Janie Runaway. Black Friday, Everything Must Go With a Gun, Night by Night as Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More. Any Major Dude Will Tell You, Only a Fool Would Say That I Got the News, Fire in the Hole can be Dirty Work(fun video) so Do It Again. I'm at a loss for a recommendation.

[@RyneMurray23]

Check out "Gaucho" 👍🏼🔥

[@glyndairby5513]

watching this made me smile!

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

@@cheerdiver You can't go wrong with pretty much any Steely Dan songs. If I don't love it, I haven't listened to it.

[@texashookem22]

The entirety of Aja is a masterpiece, top to bottom.

[@crispmom]

Aja was created by some of the most talented musicians, sound engineers, etc. in the business. It's about as near to perfection as anything a human could produce.

[@patrickgarrett9866]

BONAFIDE TRUTH

[@kennethlatham3133]

YEAH it is!

[@RyneMurray23]

It really is. "Gaucho" And "Aja" are my favorites.

[@sisgaia]

The album is pronounced like the continent Asia. Check out "Deacon Blues" on the album, as well as the title track. Steely Dan is a group, and at its heart are keyboardist/vocalist Donald Fagen and guitarists Walter Becker and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter.

[@revo1336]

A thousand years from now Bach , Mozart, Beethoven and Steely Dan will still be played.

[@stevebadd1]

Amen

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Not to mention the foursome from Liverpool.

[@Wayzor_]

More like Zappa and the Dead.

[@1BobsYourUncle]

And Metallica and Pink Floyd and Queen and……😁

[@jedflorex]

@@1BobsYourUncle The Beatles & The Beach Boys

[@Oldjohn52]

I was 22 and completely blown away when I discovered these guys. It makes me SO happy to see young people discovering this.

[@ChadWiggin]

That guitar solo was the seventh session player they had brought in to try to land that solo. Jay Graydon absolutely killed it.

[@d.s.9692]

Their studio tapes are ridiculous. A hundred takes of the same song with 10 different bands and 10 different soloists. Pick any one of them and they'd be any other band's best recording.

[@kennethlatham3133]

I SAW that documentary on them making "Aja"! They were a little snotty about some of the other guitarists' auditions, lol.

[@delcapslock100]

@@kennethlatham3133 yeah they definitely had a prima donna thing going on.

[@delcapslock100]

I love how that last note fades right into the next verse.

[@thekpmckay]

Eh... I think Becker could have done it himself. But he and Fagen were in a zone and this was the way they did their music then, so who cares? They did it across the board. When it was what they heard in their head it was right. The proof's in the pudding, as they say.

[@ubilo]

Steely Dan is God. AJA is the bible. You guys have about 999 more great Steely Dan songs to check out. Prepare to be blown away.

[@donjerue558]

AJA is certainly a great album, but Katy Lied is the bible for Steely Dan in my opinion

[@ubilo]

@@donjerue558 Man, I love them all.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Guest musicians see recording with Steely Dan as a major asset on their CV's.

[@catstone8589]

EXACTLY!😸😸😸

[@garyscharg2306]

Interesting fact about the guitar solo on "Peg". The song was done except for the guitar solo. Becker & Fagen had all the usual studio guitarist take a stab at it (about 10 guys), and were not happy with the results. One of the top session guitarists (Dean Parks) who did not give it a try recommended his friend Jay Graydon, as they had played many sessions together as part of the constantly evolving "wrecking crew". Dean was a mentor to Jay when he started out as an LA session guitarist. Graydon talked to Fagen on this session and Fagen told him vaguely what he wanted: "something a little oriental sounding to start, something jazzy in the middle, then something fast". Graydon came up with the solo quickly as expected of a top session player. If you notice, Graydon's lead guitar is featured in the balance of the song as well beyond the solo up until the end. Gibson ES 335 guitar was used. One of the best solos pieces in rock history.

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Btw, the album is pronounced like Asia.

[@darp0z5]

Steely Dan are one of the greatest bands of all time. Amazing songwriting and musicianship. They had a run of 7 classic albums between '72 and '80. There is literally not one bad song on any of those albums so you guys have a lot to look forward to!

[@kendudley3553]

Nick and Lex, I was in a depression after I retired last year. Part of the depression was boredom. No one around to talk to anymore. But, i love music. Steely Dan, Yes, Moody Blues, Tears For Fears, Supertramp, etc, etc, etc. When i discovered I could watch folks react to the music I love, my depression lifted. Although it is not quite interactive, I feel what the reactor feels while they listen to my favorite music. I just discovered the two of you tonight. It is a pleasure watching you....so, I say Thank You! For Steely Dan - Aja is a seven minute long song. It is the finest written and performed peice of music in the rock era. (That is my opinion...but shared by many others.) I will subscribe to your channel and hope, someday to watch you react to Aja (pronounced A - ja, similar to the continent Asia) Have fun folks. Music is great!

[@wallihaley5194]

Ken Dudley, I just retired in Nov. and I totally understand where you are coming from. I also get a thrill watching young people react to the great music of our youth! Cheers!

[@fayesouthall6604]

Music reactions are just magical

[@Bawookles]

Steely Dan were the best! No one melded Jazz, R&B, and Rock like they did. Ya gotta listen to every track from Aja, their best album. But really, everything they did was amazing. Incredible grooves, incredible chord progressions, hilarious lyrics. Keep on listening to them!

[@jccook5353]

Watch the Behind the Music episode 'Making of Aja' or something like that. It was awesome watching them show how the orchestrated the musicians performances, and then edited it. Awesome.

[@catstone8589]

And then there’s Cousin Dupree! 😸😸😸😸 Oh, Donald!!! 😲😸😸😸

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

I really think Gaucho is their best album. But Aja is a close second. Try listening to The Second Arrangement from Gaucho. Fantastic. Strange ending though.

[@megwilcox9774]

I love watching young people react to Steely Dan for the first time. They are not like anyone else, everyone else is like them. Now you know why you've seen so many other reactors doing their music. It's just so good. I'm particularly fond of the "Can't Buy a Thrill" album, it was a constant in my youth. "Only a Fool Would Say That" is my top song of theirs. "Dirty Work", the list goes on. Enjoy the rabbit hole!

[@catstone8589]

YES!!!

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Meg, I also really enjoy "Only A Fool Would Say That", which throws cold water on starry-eyed, exploitive politics of the 70s--or any era that you care to think of. I have this unverified theory that they wrote it in response to John Lennon's Imagine, which I have always found exploitatively hypocritical--after fleeing to the US to avoid taxes, Lennon *sells* a song preaching no possessions. There are also possible Beatles references (Brown Shoe...) /rant. Oops, sorry! ;) PS: I just checked, and Imagine was released Sept 71, and Can't Buy A Thrill was released Nov 72, Hm... ;) Anyway, I love Only a Fool Would Say That too! :)

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Oh my gosh...this is such a good day for you guys!! Steely Dan is one of the most amazing bands of all time!! You will LOVE THIS!!!

[@dalemcfarlane1798]

My wife and I have been bobbing our heads to The Dan, like you are now since 1977! Love to see the great music carry on through a generation. Thx for sharing - - My Big Three through the years are Deep Purple, Floyd and The Dan!! Rock on = = RIP to the musicians in each band that have passed - - your music lives on!! Merry Christmas - -

[@keefmack]

If you listen to their song "Don't Take Me Alive" you will hear one of the most incredible opening guitar intros on record. It is soooooo tasty it stands the test of time.

[@joeschmo8862]

Agreed.

[@joeschmo8862]

I also like the solo on Night by Night

[@sethcashman1011]

The great Larry Carlton!

[@royaljones5237]

Larry Carlton is the master! Don't Take me Alive is probably my favorite SD song because of Larry's incredible work....

[@sethcashman1011]

@@royaljones5237 totally! And same here.

[@kennethschreyer2527]

Larry Carlton was one of the most sought after session guitarists in the 1970s. He's prominent on the song Josie....also on Aja. He's appeared on hundreds and hundreds of tracks. A jazz connection can be made between Peg and Larry Carlton's " Room 335" As you further discover Dan , You'll find that the lyrics are filled with wit and are based on real people that Fagen and Becker encountered in LA. and NYC. Lots of irony , innuendo and Double Entendres. I've listened to the vast majority of Steely Dan tracks hundreds and hundreds of times. I never tire of them and I constantly hear something new in one of their songs that I didn't notice before !!! I know Nick is big on drum riffs. Please listen to Aja " I Got The News " You won't be disappointed.

[@ianreid5502]

Steely Dan has a way of getting every song he does absolutely perfect the sign of old school devotion and dedication to quality music.

[@bobk9572]

Josie - Bodhisattva - Kid Charlemagne - Do It Again - Reeling In The Years - Rikki Don't Loose That Number - Dirty Work - Etc........ I think you would enjoy any random Steely Dan choice.

[@jasonfrodoman1316]

Its weird to me when people have never heard of a band like Steely Dan.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Its weird to me when people cannot imagine that not everyone has heard of Steely Dan.

[@jasonfrodoman1316]

@@gerhardbraatz6305 lol. Touche

[@johngiampapa7212]

Especially when they own several guitars

[@johnlarsen2766]

Steely Dan was comprised of two musicians; Donald Fagen(piano/keyboard and vocal) and Walter Becker(rhythm guitar) and then a whole collection of top notch studio musicians. Probably why all their songs sound different. I would recommend the songs “Reeling in the years”, “Do it again”, “Kid Charlamagne”, “Deacon Blues”, “Don’t take me alive”, “Rikki don’t lose that number”, and many more. Enjoy! 🎸

[@ozvidart]

Here's a couple of old songs I'm almost positive you'll both love. TRAFFIC - THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH-HEELED BOYS- Steve Winwood on vocals and written by him as well and then - Blind Faith - Presence of the Lord - with Steve Winwood; as well as Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Rick Grech. They were considered a supergroup!

[@barbarazee9773]

YES! Great idea!!

[@MJ-yp3hr]

I am so happy to share the funk connections, the 70s were by far the most eclectic of musical generations, and SD was one of the real fusion outfits...jazz, bluegrass, rock, disco, funk...just try and pigeon hole this beyond "lovingkindness in sound" . Thanks for the share...come on my friends...Santana, "welcome" ...70s fusion with that Latin feel...sd1...SD in total. Love you so much

[@itsmedrooms6071]

My favorite reaction videos are done by musicians who know a lot about music and react from a players perspective. You along with Alex and Andy are the only reaction videos that are relevant to me. Thanks guys, so glad I found your channel. The Aja album, pronounced Asia, is a master class in production and musical excellence. Please do more from this band and especially the title track to this album. The playing is insanely good.

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for you support!

[@triscat]

I agree. Alex n' Andy and now Nick n' Lex!

[@sjd5750]

One more thing, here..Everyone on here is so on point, which is ALWAYS the case with SD, but take a second and zero in on Chuck Rainey's bass here..Awesome!

[@matthewnoto9380]

If you really want to TRULY enjoy Steely Dan, get yourselves a bottle of wine, some candles, and dance barefoot on the carpet all evening. Start with "Babylon Sisters" and then play every album, all night long.

[@gkitteringham]

How has anyone who is a music fan not heard of Steely Dan. But welcome to a whole new world.

[@willasacco9898]

Every song on this album is off-the-charts brilliant. You will become SD fan-antics before long. I envy you for being new to them- Their first album came out in1972 and I was in high school -oh to be young again SD was loved by many, in their unique funky,jazzy vibe, but some critics and others hated them. I think that they saw the two as phony, pseudo-intellectual hipster wannabes. As you explore them you will see that their lyrics could come across as being too consciously smart and personal. I would love to see you react to every track on Aja and then take it from there.

[@catstone8589]

They were intellectuals ....with a great bent. Enviable ! ☺️☺️☺️

[@willasacco9898]

@@catstone8589 Yes - and that may be why some disliked them. They were not classic rock or easily categorized. For me, they were unique, with lyrics puzzling at times, but always cool, danceable and with tip musicianship. They are great to listen to while driving.

[@leroi1152]

Their most well known song is probably 'Reelin' In The Years' from their first album. It's the song that made them famous. I wouldn't be surprised if you had heard it before.

[@vincerussell6893]

Would suggest listening to the entire "Aja" album, considered the best technical produced album of all time for an analog era recording. I also recommend going down the "Steely Dan" rabbit hole! So much to take in and absorb.

[@cajuncooper8903]

So precious, to see music enthusiasts exploring new music. Really enjoyed watching it happen!! The songs of this era are threads in the fabric of my life. I was 13. My sister spent all of her allowance on albums. Thankfully, we shared a room. THIS album happens to be EXTRA special!! #MichaelMcdonaldsingsbackup I would encourage you, if you have the time, to look up the video on the making of Aja (the album). It is SO worth the time!! #restinpeaceWalterBecker Btw, Josie is Donald Fagen’s favorite...mine too!! 🎼❤️🎼

[@dipaknadkarni62]

I remember hearing all of these songs when I was a teenager in the 70’s. They still sound great.

[@miket.220]

If no one is aware, that is Michael McDonald doing all the background vocals. ALL of them, multitracked and layered together.

[@davidnorman4923]

And Paul Griffin on this track!

[@liraloo]

Yeah he did. He said Fagen and Becker worked his butt off!

[@catstone8589]

@@liraloo YES they did! Especially in PEG....PEG.... PEG.... 😸😸😸

[@abergreg]

I put together my favourite Steely Dan tracks on two cd's for the car 20 years ago. They never get old, I never have to be in the mood for them, its unbelievably therapeutic and long journeys are a breeze. Amongst the very best musicians ever, so clever, so original, so brilliant..

[@fryman1812]

Love your reactions guys. You really can't go wrong with Steely Dan. (named for a marital aid) The two main creators in the band are Water Becker (RIP) and Donald Fagan. They hired the best players and were able to record them with a quality that was leaps and bounds beyond most others at the time. Steely Dan songs are still the best way to make any speaker sound good. There is a video, on youtube, of the making of this song. You get to see them explain the mixes and the different choices of solos. Cheers

[@robertwhite9898]

This is one of My all time favorites! Steely Dan hit this one right out of the park ! This was released in 1977 as a single & then in 1978 it reached number (11) on the US billboard & reached number (8) on the cash box chart ! With a chart box run of (19) weeks ! Peg is tied with Rikki don’t lose that Number !

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Also! Listen to the guitar work in this band!! Some of the most incredible guitar leads you will ever hear!!

[@harleyprocell3864]

I have worked security in music venues for years and so so many professional sound engineers use Steely Dan to set the EQ for the huge sound systems because of the incredible quality of their recordings !

[@fayesouthall6604]

I can imagine!

[@jeffstevens4262]

I love it you were both blown away by the greatest rock/jazz band who ever played music. They never made a bad one. EVER.

[@sbeauchamp2211]

Tons of great SD songs, try Kid Charlemagne...

[@ragjamrock]

The Larry Carlton 🎸solo in Kid Charlemagne is one of the best ever.🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶

[@paulkaranosky7932]

I love kid Charlemagne. It's about a coke dealer....lol!

[@norsktoolmaker88]

@@paulkaranosky7932 LSD,... Owsley Stanley made and known as the best.

[@robertljazz2796]

The song FM is another Masterpeice by this Timeless band! Donald Fagan has a solo album The Night Fly that you should check out!!

[@obi-wonson]

The entire Steely Dan album, “Aja,” is so enjoyable to listen to! It is definitely one of my favorite Steely Dan albums.

[@CrusaderX]

That entire Aja album is a work of art.

[@timavery7984]

Donald Fagen & Walter Becker ...plus every tons of great and incredible different studio musicians on each song -absolute perfection -you guys are in for a world of fantastic and real music.

[@827dusty]

Great Rock/Jazz fusion Band. So much soul in the music. One of my favorite Bands. Such smart Lyrics.

[@wicky4473]

A lexicon of top tier musicians on this album. Probably never to be bettered.

[@stevenorgate4307]

I never could handle Steely Dan until I was 35....took my musical tastes that long to expand and appreciate what genius this stuff is....welcome to the start of many great experiances!

[@stephaniejmc]

Same... I never got into them until later in life. I think it takes a refined musical palate to appreciate their brilliance.

[@burningbeard9478]

enjoy da swim in STEELY DANS pool........its deep and clear....PEG is a great song and doesn't even make my top 20 songs by these guys.....cheers from oregon

[@edgaines3]

So great! I remember the day this album came out in ‘76-77 and have played it every week since

[@morgan18821]

This is my favorite band, I’m 64 years old, you have a lot of Steely Dan to listen to, enjoy ✌🏻👍🏻

[@chriszanotti9685]

You two make me smile when I see your reactions The night fly album by fagen is a classic - new frontier is a must You could play every song on the Aja album they are all classics I wore this album out in the 80’s when a white powder was at its best

[@NicknLex]

How sweet, thank you!! ❤️

[@chriszanotti9685]

I f do not smile all that much so your better than paying my therapist 200 per hour

[@chrisrobles3142]

These are the best reactions. I know your hooked now. I bet you have listened to their entire catalogue by now. They have the best production. Hands down

[@Oldjohn52]

The Album Art was done by Phil Hartman. Phil was an actor on TV in a show called "News Radio" He was murdered by his wife when He told her he was divorcing her. He fell asleep and she shot him.

[@gypsytreasures3856]

Then she laid down next to Phil on their bed and shot herself. Their kids were asleep in the house

[@allanalogmusicat78rpm]

The nimble, melodic bass playing on this song is tremendous!

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Great band. Here’s a short list of songs from Steely Dan that you should check out: Do It Again Dirty Work Reelin’ In the Years Change of the Guard Bodhisattva My Old School King of the World Rikki Don’t Lose That Number Night By Night Any Major Dude Will Tell You Black Friday Doctor Wu Kid Charlemagne The Caves of Altamira Don’t Take Me Alive Haitian Divorce Black Cow Aja Deacon Blues Home at Last Babylon Sisters Hey Nineteen Jack of Speed West of Hollywood Blues Beach Green Book Everything Must Go

[@burningbeard9478]

you might be better off listing albums...lol..great list btw.....green earrings aint bad either

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

@@burningbeard9478 I tried to pick a few from every studio album but always end up going overboard with it. I could listen to every SD album without skipping a track.

[@neonpark1874]

Your Gold Teeth and Your Gold Teeth II.

[@1968mls]

Everything must go is as good as must everything else.

[@catstone8589]

Hey, Nineteen! The ‘’Fez ‘’ !! 😸😸😸Thanks for the list. They NEED to listen to ALL. 😸😸😸

[@MrHisperia2001]

The great Steely Dan ❤️☝️ thanks for the reaction guys ❤️☝️💫

[@onefatstratcat]

There are just a few bands that you really call their music their own genre... Steely Dan is one for sure

[@georux6783]

Glad I found your channel... love watching people discover the jewels I grew up with. Say, Steely Dan "Hey 19" Awesome song!!

[@niged]

Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers both brilliant bands. Michael McDonald guested on backing vocals on this track, he was lead vocals from 1976 for the Doobie Brothers. Check out the Doobies.

[@DoU12Rock]

When I first got this album back in the 70s I did what you did, I picked up the needle and played that guitar solo over more than once. It floored me.

[@jodyholland5687]

It’s gratifying to see young music enthusiasts get into Steely Dan.

[@jimled50jl49]

Apart from the duo "Yello" , the production value & engineering is as good as it gets & this album Aja is the touchstone to recorded perfection. Headphones are great but through good hi-fi speakers filling the room with sound is amazing !

[@TallyDrake]

I remember hearing Peg and Josie over the speakers in the cafeteria at college. I didn't become a Steely Dan fan until I bought the cassette of Can't Buy a Thrill in the bargain bin of some department store in the '80s. Literally the best dollar I ever spent!😊🥰

[@moanahughes3593]

Musicianship to the max - go anywhere on their catalogue and get blown away

[@jodavey7709]

Steely Dan - endless supply of the best songs - a mix of musicians and music ❤. You're starting to hit some great stuff (1970s)

[@jacknewman9256]

My girlfriend thought SD was just some typical 70s pop band until I took her to a concert. After that it was all she would play in the car for about a year. Great job guys!

[@kens32052]

You should check out where they got the name "Steely Dan" from lol.

[@buttercupkong]

I was waiting for someone to mention this,!!!😄

[@sergioruiz-mier9163]

Yup

[@catstone8589]

Found out years ago. 😸😸😸 . And, what could a FEZ possibly be??? 😸😸😸😸 So cryptic......sooooo good!

[@Chiefchief4444]

Steely Dan: making the world a better place one listener at a time.

[@donnazasgoat2274]

I love to see people's 1st reactions to Steely Dan. All I can say to you Nick is Gänsehaut!

[@thomasmcentee301]

These guys are The Beatles of The mid to late 70's, not by sounding or looking like them, but in terms of being something absolutely new, exciting and completely different, executed to perfection. I can see you are loving this band that I have loved since they came out in my 20's and who opened up my perception to new musical worlds.....and they're still doing it. Peg is one of my very favorites. Love your show, too. Keep reacting!

[@NicknLex]

Thank you! I loved Peg so much that I learned the solo. Check it out under Nick guitar solo.

[@MegaSkills9]

It's so fun watching you guys react to a group (and song) that some of us have loved since it first came out. You NEED to listen to "FM" and "Hey Nineteen" also by Steely Dan. The music of that era was the real deal. I am so glad younger people are now discovering it. Enjoy it. :-)

[@weldonglenn2761]

First watch of this video, after hearing of the negative comments from others. The joy that is obvious on your faces and in your bodies made me smile, ear to ear. I was born in the 50's so the 70"s are the best. As I said before, dismiss the haters. Those who love you two out number them 1,000 to one. I do suggest you investigate the name Steely Dan and it's origins. It's a personal journey.

[@mondegreen9709]

I knew you guys were gonna love it the very second it starts playing. I was just surprised you've never even heard of Steely Dan judging by the Floyd and Hendrix stuff in the background.

[@paulmiller8367]

Not many bands play like this one jazzy rock and soulful just love SD so glad I have seen the live great show Ty for your point of view and posting

[@hawkwellhead]

Oh God...how I wish I was You guys.... To have never heard 'Steely Dan' and have ALL their albums to discover and hear for the first time... Such a wonderful 'band' too many Great tracks to recommend one

[@alberthilt]

commented on a couple of your other videos this week... and THIS is another of my all time favorite bands!!! Also one that I got into in high-school (72-75)... Oh what an album!! Everything they do/did is fantastic... yes, another rabbit hole in the works! LOVE IT! Regards from SoCal!

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for all your support! :) it’s made me so glad to see you’re enjoying the channel! - Lex

[@terryminator4208]

Brings back memories. Summer time. Cruising with the FM radio blasting away.

[@jml-rj5re]

FM. They'd love FM. Nothin' but Blues and Elvis. and somebody else's favorite song.

[@larryk731]

Steely dan is one of the best jazz rock blues fusion band.

[@georgeshaw8925]

It’s hard for me to believe that you could be alive and not know Steely Dan, you guys need to explore this band a lot more than just Peg. Their music is eclectic and eye-opening the breath of fresh air even today, with all the crap been put out on the radio.

[@bradleymaclean4553]

For Many, Many Years Now, When Asked If I Had To Listen To One Band For 24Hrs Straight, My Answer Was Always Steely Dan - & I'm A Rocking Blues Dude That Grew Up In The 60's & 70's And Cut From The Hendrix Cloth....It's Heart Warming For Me To See People Pick Up On Steely Dan & Dig Them.....✌️

[@caryd67]

Hello from Canada friends, my comment is directed to the gentleman.. I’m sorry, I’m new to your channel, I don’t know your names/handles.. but watching this video, I made an observation… you listened to the guitar solo and paused because you wanted to express how much you enjoyed the solo… then you played it again, and did a perfectly timed air-guitar version… that really blew me away because it showed me that you have a great set of ears, and a great understanding of rhythm. I’m not a guitarist, but I’ve played with many great ones.. and the timing you displayed on your imaginary fretboard shows me that you understood what you just heard instantly. I love playing with instinctual players like you. I hope to hear _your_ music someday!

[@NicknLex]

Hi Caryd! This is Nick:) I appreciate your positive feedback! Its amazing that this video has gotten so much love from the community. It was our first Steely Dan reaction ever and has changed our musical journey forever! We have since heard most albums and even seen Steely Dan Live. We just watched the doobie brothers with Michael McDonald too. Yes I did hear the solo and could imagine where it was being played on the fretboard. I took it one step closer and I learned the solo a couple of months after this video. Its actually very complex for such a short solo. Even the composer Jay Graydon said its a bit hard to keep this one in tune and time since it has some weird bends and slides. Here is my cover of the solo. its not the best but I also didn't want to play note per note to perfection. I hope you enjoy!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4mxiZ6kq9tphq8

[@caryd67]

Well done. I had a feeling you were a player.. you even nailed the tone!

[@LincolnMoonlight]

Gosh I love connecting with you both, your enthusiasm & inspiration are what we need more of these days!! (Especially Pat Metheny reactions!!) Its so uncanny that Nick goes into the guitar solo at 4:38 exactly on time. I'm not a musician but I have good ears, and trust that you guys are riffing organically to the music at first listen.

[@NicknLex]

Thats exactly what we’re doing. Thanks for the love and support! ❤️ Great to have you along and hope you keep enjoying with us!

[@derekhenderson1730]

I love seeing reactions too the music of my youth. . We had it all.

[@BigHeinen]

This song also featured one of the all time finest vocalists - Mr. Michael McDonald. Flat out one of the best albums ever produced.

[@chemicalcarlos]

Once upon a time, Steely Dan was a full band with full-time members. Over the course of the '70s, the core duo of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker jettisoned the others and instead picked the best studio musicians money could buy: Rick Marotta (on drums for this track; he ended up doing the theme and incidental music for the sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond"), Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Tom Scott, Larry Carlton, David Klemmer, Mark Knopfler, Steve Gadd, Michael McDonald, to name but a few. They even got jazz legend Wayne Shorter to perform a "rhapsodic" solo for the album's title track. This song was all over the radio in early 1978. I was thrilled to watch the two of you listen to it for the first time--the musicianship on that track and the whole album is of such high quality. Maybe call it pop with jazz chords and a jazz sensibility.

[@Zebred2001]

Great reaction! Welcome to the world of Steely Dan! I'll suggest a few jazzy pop songs - Black Magic Woman by Santana, 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago and Black Cow by Steely Dan!

[@geminiguy2013]

Steely Dan got me into Smooth Jazz a few years after this. My advise is to start with their first album. Welcome to the SD world!

[@MartinLear_CChem_MRSC]

Happiness personified ☺️ - and I’m not only talking about the music.

[@rodrogers7553]

Steely Dan will never let you down. SD is a band.

[@wallihaley5194]

It’s pronounced “Asia.” It’s a masterpiece. Thank you for reacting to it. React to “Black Cow,” next... it’s fabulous.

[@williamgallucci9913]

Hey guys and ladies what a song by these talented guys and expected your great reactions u must go far into the rabbit whole with SD its incredible

[@loisalanoa6342]

Yup, sounds just as good as when it first came out during my teen days. Thanks

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

It amazes me any adult in the Anglosphere has never heard of Steely Dan, especially those musically literate enough to have at least four guitars and a stack of amps. Our generation has failed yours by not passing our great music down to you like our parents did with theirs.

[@catstone8589]

True.

[@jennifergabe]

Well said! I was lucky enough to have a Dad that was a huge SD fan. Great music!

[@brettking1014]

Nick, for never having heard this song, your air guitar is eerily precise! Lol! I can tell you’re a jazz fan! 😁I’m not a jazz fan, per se, but it was good to see you guys react to a song I’ve never heard. I’m not a fan of this genre, but great job!

[@billwalbek1911]

Steely Dan..you’ve just scratched the surface.! ..They were perfectionists … only the best musicians could play with Donald and Walter. What can I say…they are legendary!

[@1957PLATO]

Pure musical bliss, that’s what it is. Really.

[@MikeSteinSeaTac]

We are in our mid 60's. I just found your channel today and started watching this first time Steely vid. Wife was upstairs, I stopped the video and I called her down.... YOU GOTTA SEE THIS WITH ME! She loves reaction videos and watching you hear Steely Dan for the very first time was simply an amazing thing to see. I can tell you that we saw them live on their first tour after almost 2 decades apart. The opening song they chose was "Green Earrings" another I would highly recommend is "My Old School" pretty much everything from their collection is exquisite. An absolute must is "Kid Charlemagne" BUT be sure to read up on the history behind who that song was written about. You won't be sorry. Oh and Nick... check out the Boss Katana guitar amp dude ! Peace and Love from 2 new fans of your channel

[@NicknLex]

That is so sweet of both of you! So glad you enjoyed this with us and we can’t wait for our next SD reaction!! :) Thank you for your suggestions and support! - Lex

[@cashstore1]

Did you know that Michael McDonald got his first big start singing with Steely Dan? He is the one with the backup vocals in this song. He also would at times sing lead in concerts on some songs. He went on to become the lead singer of the Doobie Brothers and was very successful with the band. He sang back up in many Steely Dan songs.

[@michaeljarrett599]

I subscribed to your channel just because of your appreciation for such a great and beautiful song by the great Steely Dan! You guys are awesome! I would love to have you react to some of my favorites! Keep the energy positive guys! Stay safe and healthy 🙏👍

[@cindyp1033]

Go down this rabbit hole! You can’t find a bad Steely Dan song!🔥❤️🔥

[@yurborisovichpinhasik8039]

A nice band! I have all its albums in my home collection. Thank you for your good comments and reaction. Well done! Best wishes from Russia and mister Putin.

[@garybourque5706]

The sax solo on FM was played by Pete Christlieb. He also plays on Deacon Blues.