Songs You Need To Know: Steely Dan - Reelin' In The Years

[@Producelikeapro]

What other songs do you think everyone should know? Let me know below!

[@MahdiLatif]

Rules of Beautiful

[@tonelab]

The album that sits above your SSL.. (if you haven't already done it?!) ..anything from 'Songs in the key of life' Stevie Wonder 🙏🏼

[@1111Paiste]

Steely Dan - Peg

[@coloaten6682]

Sylvia by Focus (As well as Hocus Pocus by the same band)

[@doegywhail728]

I’ve always had a soft spot for Blue Guitar by The Bluejays. Either that or Vienna by Ultravox. America doesn’t seem to know it that well, or so I’m led to believe.

[@Cpt_Adama]

Wow, what a great deep dive into a song. History, theory, technique, demonstration, and interviews. I feel like I just took Steely Dan 101 course. Brilliant 👏.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much!!

[@gergemall]

Sounds great ❤

[@KellyDavidMusic]

One of the coolest and most classic albums of the twentieth century. Really, every song on the album is a gem.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed Kelly!

[@clarencewatson8366]

I really enjoyed Jamie's demonstration and explanation of the solos.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Clarence!

[@paulm749]

Agreed! Amazing how he nailed down the sound using a completely different guitar, and his detailed demonstration of the technique was brilliant!

[@Appleblade]

That guitar solo is perfection for that song. When you hear the song begin you're just bathing in anticipation of it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! So amazing

[@davidseal6863]

I was in seventh grade and that guitar was all I heard. Undoubtedly the absolute best solo I have ever heard!

[@Robil63]

Huge props to Jamie Humphries for great performance and breakdown of solos.🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@LudwigHohlwein1974]

You're one of the only music analysts that has bothered to consider the lyrics of a Dan tune; their poetry, meaning and interpretation. Good job and great vid on one of the classics. Cheers.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Ludwig, that means a lot! I really try to look at the complete picture! The musicians are amazing, the production incredible and also the songs! The lyrics are wonderful!!

[@stevelawrie9115]

Jamie Humphries ability to grab all of the nuances of the guitar parts in this series and his understanding of tone is utterly jaw dropping.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! And yes, 100% agreed!

[@CallMeChato]

As good as the tune and lyrics are I don’t know where the song would have been without that iconic solo and guitar sound. Amazing artists.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, everything about this song is incredible

[@luvbasses5487]

I was lucky enough to see Elliot play this guitar solo bit in person - in the 90’s at a famed (and now long gone) Somerville, Mass. blues club named Johnny D’s. I forget what band was playing but Elliot got up and sat in for a rendition of “Reelin’.” It was so awesome that everyone in the place demanded that he get up and do it again so they did it once more - much to the delight of the crowd! I met him after and he of course was as sweet as he appears in this zoom call video! Precious memory this is for me.

[@jake_villanueva]

Very timely with Steely Dan announcing all those US east coast shows

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! I have tickets!!

[@mad24r45]

@@Producelikeapro Good times ahead! Let me sneak in my sincere congratulations for the episode. What a quality program, even for the most seasoned Steely buffs out there. Thank you and have a nice SD concert!

[@ALWTunes]

Thank you for documenting this musical history. The little details like playing a humbucker through a bass amp would be lost otherwise. And Elliot deserves more recognition, as well. He’s a genius!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! And, yes, Eilliot is amazing!

[@Kevinb1821]

Do it again is another great song. I haven’t heard these guys since the mid 90s as a kid. Once the 2000s came along. All radio stations just played the same 20 songs over and over. They had so much music to play from the 70s yet the 70s station just played the same few songs over and over

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Another masterpiece!

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Yep and it's even worse nowadays.. Now it's a computer playing the same 2 dozen songs instead of a DJ. That's why I can't listen to the radio at all anymore.. I just can't handle how repetitive it is. I'm totally burnt out on everything, radio wise.

[@lukevanbloxam1180]

Saw Steely Dan at Wembley Arena in 2019, finished off with this as the encore with Elliot Randall coming on to play. ***king amazing.

[@Virgolino57]

I'm from Portugal, completely mad about Steely Dan's music. On February 2019 I flew from Lisbon to London exclusively to attend S.D. concert (plus Steve Winwood) in Wembley and I had the privilege of seeing Elliott Randall playing live with Steely Dan "Reelin'in the years". Awesome!!!

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

Following straight on the heels of your interview with Elliott, no real surprise. Hat's off to you, sir. And well done to Jamie, that must have been a labour, but he nailed it

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, quite a wonderful breakdown of Elliot's guitar parts!

[@mikedr1549]

This song takes me back to being a kid and riding in my mom's car with the AM station (all it had) blasting out Reelin in the Years. Music is so powerful that way.

[@unamericano]

I was in a crib with Steely Dan playing in the house. According to my mother I'd try to sing along and dance on my back to the songs, "bah jah" instead of "Back Jack" from Do it Again. Steely Dan has absolutely never fallen out of my favorite music as I grew older and my tastes evolved, and Reelin In The Years was the first guitar solo I ever knew by heart. A gold standard, in my opinion.

[@christophercheney1006]

Man, Steely Dan's music is timeless! I highly recommend Donald Fagan's book "Eminent Hipsters".

[@Producelikeapro]

Definitely! Great suggestion

[@lachijames6213]

The first two thirds of that book are great, the rest is the daily musings of a cranky and tired old Jewish man. Which is also pretty funny too. 😂

[@f33fifofum]

Elliott is a killer guitarist and such a nice guy. This is a good follow up to the last video

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@jimideez9829]

When Reelin' hit the airwaves my HS senior year, it just stunned us. Like we were hearing the future...superb now as then...

[@PaulMcKendrick]

There are some great SD tribute acts out there and social media has been able to show the notes for people to learn. What can’t be replicated is Fagen’s delivery. Much like Bowie, Fagen identifies himself as a ‘non-singer’. His tone and the sarcastic dry lazy, almost throw-away performance is key to Fagen’s unique style. His choice of where to sing; before the beat, on the beat or after the beat’ show his natural jazz leanings and why it’s so hard to copy him. Lyrically his story telling using characters and situations (his ‘you’ can be reversed to mean himself etc) demonstrates the strength of their compositions; every bar, beat, chord, solo and top line had to be equally as good. No weak links. Their legacy is astonishing. Thanks for another fine video.

[@Bsmiley333]

Love Elliot Randall's 2 solo's breakdown by Jamie. Some tricky stuff in there. Tops!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@petertrotman7708]

I thought Jamie got Elliot's tone pretty damn close.

[@guitargirl7452]

Steely Dan are a fantastic group. This song is a great example of why and how. Jamie had it nailed in his run through. Talented guy! Thanks for choosing this one Warren. 👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed, Jamie Rocks!

[@drbassface]

I played Bass for a pre pandemic Jay And The Americans gig. Great guys. They definitely mention that Donald Fagen and Walter Becker had played in their group. Then we went on to Cover Reelin’ In The Years as part of their show. Cool history!

[@javascript6948]

I met Elliott in the 80's he was very good friends with my friend Richie who had worked at the hit factory. He used to come down to Brooklyn to go out on Richies boat to get away from the hustle and bustle of music biz. He actually came down to our home studio and played a solo on one of my early songs .he is exactly what he seems ,the most humble and pleasant human being you ever want to meet . I wish Richie was still alive to see this great tribute. great job Warren as usual

[@snartzzb983]

What a blessing to have Jamie working with you on these posts. He's amazingly adept, and clear in his explanation. What a great player and teacher.👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%! An amazing talent!!

[@fibboobbif]

Me, a bloody german Kraut without much idea of american music except Glenn Miller, Elvis, Grand Funk Railroad and some fusion jazz Greats like George Duke and Billy Cobham, remember going to the US the first time in 1978 by reduced ticket to New York City, and then after one of my best nights in several jazz and rock clubs, then travelling to Boulder, Colorado. There i was given a big car with a radio in it to make a roundtrip to California with my GF, Oregon, New Mexico and back. And that was the first time i learned to love Steely Dan and Eagles... with this song, "Doing it again" and "Ricky dont lose my number." I mean i ve heard them in Europe before, but they didnt touch me until i was driving along thru half of the USA. I still have the whole works on 4-5 CDs in my car... This music lasts forever.

[@splashesin8]

Thanks Warren, Elliot, and Jamie! :D

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Audrey!!

[@mikefannon6994]

Working night stock at Kroger, store closed, FM radio on the loudspeakers, turned up loud. Reelin' was new and different. Played at least once every hour. Never got old. Steeley Dan a favorite ever since! Thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@jimbricker4982]

Well, if you're doing the Dan, you gotta cover the Aja album. Nothing sounds that rich, full, and slick.

[@jameslewis8227]

From my humble drummer/percussionist’s point of view, any album that had not only Steve Gadd, but also Bernard Purdie AND Rick Marotta AND Jim Keltner, just to name the ones that come immediately to mind who played on it, deserves its own video. A lot of great musicians played on that one, so it could be tough to do in a short format.

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely Jim! Marvellous idea and as great minds think alike I've already started!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@jameslewis8227 so incredible!!

[@jameslewis8227]

@@Producelikeapro Du bist der Mann…

[@FreakingOutWithBillyHume]

I agree. This is probably my favorite Steely Dan album.

[@newwavepop]

thart middle solo is one of my favorite solos of all time too, just that very first briefly held bent note, i feel it in my soul. i dont know what it is but that is literally my favorite note in any song.

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@donnmontoya3397]

I had the pleasure of meeting Elliott at NAMM Anaheim in 2014 at the HIWATT booth. He was introducing his Elliott Randall model. What a great player and a true gentleman.

[@jacktoddy9783]

Your love of music is infectious. I believe that if Elliott was not friends with Walter and Donald, that he would not have 'jammed his jazz' to create his set of three iconic solos on this track. Furthermore, whenever I see Elliott play he is filled with joy. His joy begets my joy which all contributes to creating something which money cannot buy, only life experience. Great video and tuition. Personally, I would play the solos a little rougher, as that ‘feel’ is what I get from the spirit of this solo. It should never be played the same even if played night after night. It should be ‘jammed’ yet always sound as if it is played the same - that is the brilliance of Elliott Randell’s guitar playing. The Irish Reel of Deny Dias’s polka routine, which to my ears does not fit into the spirit of the observational sarcasm, yet he and Jeff Baxter pull it off with some twirls and harmonies, all due to the riffs coming from Deny; a man who plays some of the most wonderfully ‘out there’ solos such as on ‘Your Gold Teeth’. Then Reelin has the chord verses, enough already! I need to go and lie down - Many thanks for a great video.

[@leesharra1413]

Can't Buy A Thrill has been one of my favorites since I was a kid listening to my older brother's records. Thank you as always for sharing this video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed, masterpiece, always loved since I first heard it!

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Brings back memories of my Steely Dan cover band in LA back in the early 90's. Good choice Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Very nice!!

[@Mike20216]

Another great episode, Next to the Beatles they are my favourite Band, this song introduced me to them, what a joy that has been and continues to be.

[@geob3963]

I’ve been Steely Dan fan since Aja came out. At least once a day a riff or lyric of theirs runs through my head. It’s so hard to choose a favorite album. They are great for different reasons, melody, lyrics, musicianship or production value. I love love love Can’t Buy a Thrill. The 70’s wouldn’t have been the same without it.

[@stevehead365]

Probably the best debut album ever.

[@Producelikeapro]

One of the best!!

[@terryharrison5185]

Bostons wasn't too shabby 😂

[@Weshopwizard]

30 plus minutes about one Steely Dan song and I still feel short changed. 😉

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I hear you! Such a masterpiece

[@tommonk7651]

One of my favorite songs of all time. RIP Walter Becker. I've seen the band live several times in the last 15 years. Their musicianship in a live setting is just amazing. I love the way they do "Dirty Work" live - a duet between 2 of the female back-up singers. What a band!! Warren, I see your have "Songs In The Key of Life" behind you. What an album! One of the greatest ever recorded in my mind....

[@darrellstyner0001]

I bought my first car just after my 16th birthday in 1977. It had an 8-track player so I went to a store that had used tapes and paid a dollar each for Pretzel Logic and Aqualung. Been listening to the Dan and Tull ever since. Great video. I enjoyed the breakdown of how to play those leads and chords.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! God bless 8 track! My Dad had Songs In The Key Of Life on 8 Track in the car, it was life changing!

[@johndrew8]

Good job my friend. Day one fan of the Dan myself as I am 61. I have had the opportunity to work along side the fellas twice and they are eccentric and wonderfully talented as we all know. Won’t bore you with long stories here however In can tell you Walter carried three vaults of guitars and a guitar centre’s worth of amps, mostly boutique as you would expect, and stood on stage for hours by himself during the day trying ones out for that particular room. Funny thing is someone from the crew told me he will still use this one guitar and amp after all that and of course he did. Nothing wrong with choices though. The variety of life as they say. Great shows and much like the film Shawshank Redemption, every time their music is on I have to listen. Never gets old. Thanks again WARREN, always a treat and an education. John Drew, Windsor, Ontario, Canada If ya ever need a Canadian correspondent let me know…. Lol.

[@desert.mantis]

I hadn't paid Reelin' any mind in a couple of decades. Warren, you and Jamie and Elliot reintroduced me to my old Steely Dan elpees. Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s wonderful to hear!!

[@jamesyanks7460]

I am so grateful for this.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks James!

[@JohnnyNowhere]

If Elliott had have been told that 50 years later, this lead would have been dissected to such an extent, he probably would have been sceptical. The calling card of an exceptional musician is that they can sling amazing stuff like this at you all day long without thinking twice about it. Fantastic showcasing, Warren. Kudos.

[@TheDruidKing]

Great stuff. I could happily spend hours hearing as much as there is to know about this song!

[@Producelikeapro]

Me too! I love this song!

[@PlasticKelly]

I was a 20 year old GI when Can't By a Thrill dropped on us all. I was just blown away never having heard anything like it and instantly became a life-long fan of SD. Thanks for the in-depth view on this masterpiece of a song. Enjoyed it very much. Now if I could only play like this, but alas, I cannot, so I'll just have to cue-up the album and listen to all it once again. Right now.

[@dr.michaelbennett8597]

“You find another man” does not mean it was about a girl. It was about two guys who were tied at the hip. One thought he was the smartest guy in the room at all times. They went through a lot together except the one was not as loyal as the other and abandoned the friendship when reciprocation was expected.

[@josel.martinez7210]

Elliott's guitar work is so superb on this track. I've had the true pleasure of seeing Elliott live, and he gets that studio sound every time! It's Fagen's song, yet I always see it as Elliott's.

[@AndrewWatson401]

Elliott Randall seems like a really humble and approachable person, as well as a tremendous musician.

[@sterlingfury]

Absolutely awesome...with Gratitude and appreciation 😁💜😁

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@shayneoneill1506]

I get obsessed with this band about every 6 months or so. Seriously, Steely dan wrote some good stuff, chill ass reefer dude music.

[@thestevelarsenexperience]

Fantastic breakdown of this song! I learned a lot. More Steely Dan please.

[@Producelikeapro]

Definitely Steve!!

[@elderberry-hamster]

Oh man, this was a real treat and perfect timing. I just recently delved into the legacy of Steely and all these songs have been on my mind. I don't think a band (full ensemble) is more deserving of the term 'Original' or 'Unique' as much as Steely Dan. Randall's superb work on this tune and Jeff Baxter's on 'Rikki' is among the greatest guitar solos in many decades. Timeless, catchy and addictive. I loved this episode and I love Steely Dan!!

[@FreakingOutWithBillyHume]

Oh man.... this solo was huge for me. There has also been times I've run Steely Dan albums on a loop. Great video! Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@davespin9034]

I've loved this song since 1977. I've messed around with it after watching a Tim Pierce video on this song. You guys killed it! Thank you.

[@tommoving]

When a first heard the solo as 12 year old, I thought maybe someday I could play it. Well thank you, Warren and Jamie, today maybe that day.

[@Producelikeapro]

You’re very welcome! Jamie rules!!

[@rotagilla1481]

Fantastic. More Steely Dan. Can't get enough!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@amherst88]

A *revelation* -- has been in my unconscious cells since it came out (& I was in high school) -- I could sing every note of all the solos but (not being musically trained) had no idea how they broke down or how involved they were -- in those days music like this was all taken for granted but you're right -- they were in a league of their own . . .

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Incredible band!

[@1rwjwith]

Incredible song, chord progression very sophisticated for RnR for sure.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed to all of that!!

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Waaaah absolutely love it!!! Thanks Warren!

[@kentvanschuyler9520]

Visited Elliot in NYC on a project for the Holy souls singer Merl e Miller in1979... NYC Pure love.

[@chrisknowles64]

Jamie Humphries ... Rick Beato with an English accent ?? 🤣🤣🤣 It's hard to believe this song is almost 50 years old! 😯 What an incredible analysis of a song that has touched so many people. Yet another PLAP masterpiece!!

[@loganmpe7559]

I'm not sure how modern pop, rap & hip-hop have hung on so long and strong but every time Rock gets just a little too hard too long, it gets proven people will always like good tunes like Steely Dan!

[@peteroneill5426]

It's an interesting side note to Reeling in the Years that it became the theme tune and title of a program on RTE (Ireland's National Broadcaster) that covered international history from 1966 to 2020. It is a cultural hallmark of Ireland and features great music and plenty of memes!

[@Producelikeapro]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing

[@alistairewen9558]

What about, WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE ?

[@johnqpublic2718]

Black Cow be my favorite Deely Stan track. Ooop, my wife’s really loving the solo breakdown….

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bigjohnson7415]

Don't take me alive! Steve Carlton, nuff said....

[@petertrotman7708]

@@bigjohnson7415 It's actually Larry Carlton so...

[@bigjohnson7415]

@@petertrotman7708 My bad, I think Steve was the "40 Year old Virgin!' 🤣

[@markmoore9455]

Yup, they started off playing keys and bass in Jay and The Americans. I have the honor of playing bass with Jay and The Americans now and get to hear ALL the stories about the young Becker and Fagen. Great, great breakdown Warren.

[@eggy1962]

i have just 4 steely dan songs on vinyl....Reeling in the Years, Do it Again,FM and my favourite Haitian Divorce, and i certainly played these songs multiple times when out dj ing years ago

[@donaldivey7702]

1st time to your channel, came up on home screen. Glad it did, had forgotten how great Steely Dan was. I'm not a musician, but who doesn't love music.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@jamessharier7529]

Amazing o watch and listen to, that lead has always blown me away

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@waldomccarty9004]

more than dirty martini worthy, this take was most welcome.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks Waldo!

[@SolairNova]

Thank you so much. I am a huge Steely Dan fan since the beginning. I was so crazy about Do it again which changed my life completely. I have all their records, I still enjoy to listen to Steely Dan's music. the best group ever. Love from France.

[@Riazor1370]

Steely Dan? It is really make my day!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wonderful

[@BillyMcCartney-j5q]

This is a spectacular song...

[@billconley6246]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! You put as much care and thought into this review/demo as Becker and Fagan did with the song.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@davemaskell2621]

My band does this song and I play lead guitar on it. I will confess, it took a long time for me to be able to play the song fluidly but it was well worth the effort. It’s such a fun song to play!

[@robertbaker3174]

64 and still can't play guitar but I remember taking lessons from someone who told me about the making of "My Old School" or whatever the title was. He told me the second guitar break had a bit of grease on it and the other band members were spuring him on.

[@bobbykanemusictube]

I've always enjoyed this dong. I've always enjoyed this band in general.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Marvellous song and marvellous band!!

[@briancase6180]

Yeowza! Wow! What a *great* episode! Congratulations and _thanks!_

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@stephenord3403]

Our band tried this. We gave up, just not good enough. Thanks Steely for the brilliant music 🎶

[@mannyruiz1954]

One of the early rock songs that made me love guitar harmonies. Before I ever heard Wishbone Ash or Thin Lizzy, the guitars on Realing in The Years blew my mind.

[@daniellecomte3821]

Thanks so much for this "all important video"... You did an absolutely fantastic job of covering one on the most important tunes in Rock and Roll... Hats off!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Daniel!!

[@HenningUhle]

Well, thank you very much as always for this deep dive into this song. I grew up with Steely Dan, but with another song. In the GDR, it was impossible to become familiar with "Reelin' In The Years", but we all know "Do it again". And honestly, I like this song more. The percussion is absolutely moving. But well, I can understand why you all love "Reelin' In The Years". It's a special song, full of talent and so much going on in it.

[@fytakytemusic]

Fabulous song, great video! Steely Dan’s Greatest Hits album is a tonal, compositional & virtuosic feast for the ears that has informed my taste for a long time now. Loved Jamie’s breakdown of the solo. His tone was pretty dead-on too. Thanks Warren and the PLAP team. 👍

[@nicholasromig5506]

My dad's favourite band. I've grown to appreciate them as I've gotten older despite being from a punk background where they were pretty much universally reviled. that dual guitar lead part always makes me smile, and that kicky chord pattern you were talking about on the verse is basically perfect.

[@MrDallman]

Best breakdown of this masterpiece I have ever seen….Jamie’s approach is so informative….I’ve tried for many years to learn this solo and failed miserably…but now I’m really making progress….Thanks guys.

[@imannonymous7707]

There isnt a dull moment musically on this track. Hook after hook right from the first bar. Its a guitar fest in the best way....and that diaz part you mentioned ... yes ! .... and that middle solo.... BAM!! . that screaming vibratoed note . great highway song.

[@paulwheat4557]

Amazing track all round with every element beautifully crafted - chord sequence always reminded me somewhat of Paul Simon’s “59th Street Bridge Song (feeling groovy)

[@kendavis8046]

I can't claim to have bought the album the day it came out, but I did buy it in 1974 at the tender age of 15. Oh, and I don't know how this got recommended, but you now have me as a subscriber.

[@shyman99]

You didn't buy the 45 when it came out either because I purchased it as a kid in 1973.

[@malcolmharris5277]

Nice one, Warren - if any band is ever unique, it's The Dan. I was introduced to them by my first wife in 1981 when Gaucho had just come out. Still have all their LPs on my phone and they regularly come up in the car! Finally got to see The Donald live last year at the Brum NEC arena. Even though he was far away, it was just good to be in the same 'room'. :D

[@brucelittle3958]

Great history!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Bruce

[@alexandreazzalini-machecle4775]

On that same Album, Do It Again is possibly my favourite SD track along with Kid Charlemagne. Having it as the album's opening track, the first ever SD release, is incredible. Dias' solo on it is like nothing else.

[@johngrant5749]

Another splendid all time classic. Many thanks.

[@davideaston6944]

timeless!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@ampig8948]

Great solo breakdown. One of the GOAT for sure. The super metallic tone with the lower root tone chopped off and some tinny-ish upper harmonics makes it sound like it’s played through a transistor amp and a EV horn tweeter. This metallic sound dominated the mix and overall tone during the beginning bars until the solo ended. Then the overall sonics of the song became less edgy and more tube-like. Really grabs the listener.

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

a masterpiece in arrangement and execution. Jamie did a great job in the break down of the improv

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, Jamie rules!

[@IvanLendl87]

D.B., I’ll bet you first heard Can’t Buy A Thrill while relaxing on the beach in Mexico just a year or so after your uh big thrill. So you really can buy a thrill! 😂

[@coolmacatrain9434]

Saw Elliott Randall play an instrumental version of "Reelin' in the Years" at the 1988/89? Guitarist Magazine annual show in London. I was standing watching for a minute or so when I noticed Gordon Giltrap was standing on my left and Gerry Donahue - - (who was also selling signed copies of his new(ish) album "Telecasting") was standing watching on my right ..both with big smiles on their faces! :)

[@bpabustan]

I LOVE STEELY DAN! To this day, I have yet to find a band that even tries to match their sophistication, wit, sarcasm and cynicism. Elliot Randall - plugging into an AMPEG BASS AMP still puzzles me to no end. How did he get that sound on a bass amp! The first Steely Dan album I got was a cassette compilation compiled in the UK (with that carhenge photo). I swore I thought the guitar was plugged to a Big Muff then straight to the mixing board. It has fizz yet to big! It is interesting to note that two important recording engineers had background on nuclear technology or science aside from Roger Nichols, the other was Tom Dowd. An audiophile friend once told me that if there are two rock bands that can be used to test or calibrate audiophile stereo systems would be Steely Dan and Alan Parsons Project. Great video, as always!

[@soundhobo]

What a classic and those incredible guitar solos...Wow man there something else. There’s a driven grove to the whole song. Superb choice 👌