Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Steely Dan - Do It Again! This blew my mind...

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

There is nothing quite like Steely Dan. They are not just a band. They are their very own genre.

[@gennyyelton4392]

Truth!

[@KarmaNDuality]

Well said!! 100%

[@renlessard]

"I'm loving the production" Becker and Fagen were wizards in the studio

[@janflewelling6277]

An such perfectionists. Drove some of their collaborators (like Michael McDonald) a bit crazy although the results were worth it in the end.

[@HumphreyHorsehead]

For the album Gaucho they paid 150k to have a computer guy program a drum machine named Wendel.

[@pamelawertz498]

Your daughter just melted a few thousand hearts right there. She's so full of joy and curiosity.

[@gbsailing9436]

7,377 to be exact

[@barryjamison4694]

She is adorable

[@shawnk7832]

❤

[@Jane-d4w]

You have now entered The Steely Dan Universe!!! One of the GOATS!!!! A very, very, very deep rabbit 🕳️.... Love this band, one of the most UNDERRATED GUITARISTS EVER!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jirimondo]

Really - I just searched his reactions and realized that this is his 1st Steely Dan one. If he digs into this rabbit hole he's going to find a treasure trove of music. truly one of the richest musical veins of the 1970s.

[@janflewelling6277]

So much gold to dig. This album plus Aja are worth several reactions!

[@RabbiSteve1]

@@janflewelling6277 I partially agree. But for me, it’s the entire catalog. Plus, Donald Fagan’s solo work.

[@janflewelling6277]

@@RabbiSteve1 Yes, but I just recommend Aja and Thrill as 2 good starting points.

[@jjsdad4952]

They don’t have a guitarist. They have 20

[@michaelwheeling7422]

Their Aja album is classic. Peg, Jose, Black Cow, Deacon Blues. All hits off the album.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Facts

[@JeffTiberend]

Yup! Deacon Blues is just epic!

[@stephanielola-q8q]

Yep! Gotta listen to Aja

[@briantaulbee6452]

Yes. The entire album. Not one bad song on it.

[@payleighsteele1540]

Aja is the quintessential musician’s album. Unmatched. And engineered by the legendary Bernie Grundeman 🙇‍♀️

[@kbrewski1]

Steely Dan is your favorite band's favorite band.

[@terriebartholomew7871]

Absolutely! ☮️💙😎

[@Debcatawba]

Welcome to ‘Dan Land’

[@murraytown4]

Steely Dan’s catalogue is huge. There are NO duds.

[@kbrewski1]

Steely Dan is one of the greatest bands of the last 50 years. Completely unique, eclectic and incredible musicianship and songwriting. I saw them live over 20 times.

[@TimsInsanity]

Facts!!!!

[@dillodefense]

You were lucky. I wish I had had the opportunity to see them. I bet it was amazing.

[@payleighsteele1540]

Saw their last Vegas residency just before Walter died. Soooo glad I did! Bucket list 💯

[@kbrewski1]

​@@dillodefense Are you not in the US? When SD resumed live touring in 1993, they pretty much toured every year.

[@dillodefense]

@@kbrewski1 I am, but they were not performing everywhere.

[@aaroncote6750]

“Reeling in the Years” had some great vocals and riffs, probably their most popular and played song.

[@FishKungfu]

Yes this one!! ☝️

[@lordessducky8494]

I guess it just depended on which radio stations one would listen to. Because the ones I remember played the most were “Do it Again “, and “Hey Nineteen “.

[@janflewelling6277]

Rikki Don't Lose That Number has to be in the running for most played.

[@Kool..]

I can here sounds of 'Billie Jean' & 'Like a Virgin ' here

[@KevinV-tq8xz]

He’s right……

[@LMMeliteVGS]

He has no idea 😂can’t wait for this rabbit hole 🫵🏼🪨

[@jirimondo]

And wait till he hits the songs that were sampled by rappers. The influence Steely Dan had on the music scene is immense.

[@jirimondo]

1972 - First cut on first album - Walter Becker was 22 and Donald Fagen was 24. Start of a great run by two musical savants.

[@marlew6629]

Truth

[@deantait8326]

And I was 22 then.

[@0okamino]

And the musicians they brought in with them. Whew! To even say they’re top tier is probably an understatement.

[@gregroberts8240]

reelin in the years' ' peg' ' hey nineteen ' ' ricki dont loose that number' ....take your pick!

[@StatsJedi]

Humongous rabbit hole. You better allocate a serious chunk of time to this unique group. WIDE repertoire, UNMATCHED production.

[@Somewherein609]

This is it.

[@bobashley7533]

My old School Peg Josie Deacon Blues Hey Nineteen Reelin in the years Pretzel Logic And list goes on…;

[@randyrodriguez1445]

What he said. Legendary catalogue. Steely Dan is considered THE band that other bands listen to.

[@debbiechang5781]

You will never find a bad Steely Dan song! Enjoy this rabbit hole! 🌸💐✌️

[@scott3744]

Just imagine growing up listening to music like this, Steely Dan, and the Doors, and Zeppelin, and the Who, the Beatles, the Stones, CCR, CSN(&Y), Hendrix, Joplin, Pink Floyd... that was NORMAL... it was everywhere, all the time, wherever a radio was playing... it's the soundtrack to our *lives*... and so much better than the soundtracks today 👍😁

[@terriebartholomew7871]

I was there! Still enjoy it all. 💙 Love Steely Dan! More please! ☮️💙😎

[@jenniferfoster1692]

This!! I say this all the time, that we thought it was just normal to have great music being released continuously, on the radio, concerts etc. We just thought it would last like that forever, in our minds, why would it stop? But yeah, by the mid-90s I was done with almost all newly released music. I was born in the mid-60s and all the music I listen to now is from the 60s, 70s & 80s. Music now is objectively much, much worse.

[@unjaded2]

@@jenniferfoster1692 same , we were spoiled by greatness and didn't know it until we matured . i love the 90s grunge/alt /rock bands soundgarden , garbage , Pearl jam , Nirvana , matchbox 20 , STP , radiohead ,GNR ,MOTLEY CREW, sublime, rem and many more.. LOOKS LIKE YOU MISSED OUT ...

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@unjaded2 Motley Crue & GnR were from the 80s, I was rocking out to them while living in L.A. in the 80s and used to see all those rockers out at clubs/bars everywhere. Saw the 80s guys like Slash a lot & all the other GnR guys, too, plus people like Steven Tyler & David Lee Roth. Roth & Axel Rose lived in the same building above Sunset where my friend lived, shared an elevator with DLR. It was the absolute best of times. Yes, I love the early 90s, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, love Stone Temple Pilots, plus other early 90s stuff like Black Crowes etc, I didn't miss out on anything. I was still locked in on music all through the 90s but from the mid-90s it was noticeably going downhill.

[@amyl.converse9600]

It was the best 😄

[@kimquinten5298]

Hard to believe this song is over 50 yrs old, Steely Dan never disappoints.

[@carlakane3313]

🤯

[@tsonofjohnson489]

@@carlakane3313 me too Mind blowing!

[@subwaygoddess1]

This is my favorite Steely Dan song!!! Yay! I'm so happy you dig it! I love "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" too!

[@BonnieHrinya]

I named my cat Rikki because of Steely Dan

[@subwaygoddess1]

@BonnieHrinya 💙

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Steely Dan is quite the rabbit hole. They're my "desert island" band without question. Just a few recommendations: The entire Aja album!

[@lorrahowell3567]

Yes yes yes! Aja ❤

[@fayesouthall6604]

Same 😊

[@kennethhamilton7440]

aja absolutely

[@Epluribusunum47]

I would recommend The Royal Scam then Aja. Royal Scam came out just before Aja & you can see how they evolved their sound.

[@lorrahowell3567]

@Epluribusunum47 love the name, out of many, one. Wonder how many people know where to find those words?

[@Wrangzilla]

Damn. Finally got around to some Steely Dan…. Can’t go wrong….

[@AudioVile]

Welcome to one of my top 5 EVER bands! Steely Dan is exceptionally varied and meticulously crafted jazz/rock fusion. The number of fantastic studio artists they used over the years will blow your mind. I had every album they released (yes, actual vinyl albums) up until they split. Fagen was a legendary perfectionist, and it's reflected in the musicianship, mixing, engineering, etc. As I said, one of my top 5 ever. I am REALLY glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@Sqeeeeps]

Dirty work is probably my favorite song off this album. Give it a listen. Whole different vibe.

[@donnagonatas3155]

My favorite too! Then Hey 19.

[@jamescrowhorse6689]

Mine too.

[@tonyhomant244]

One of mine, for sure.

[@LeannWebb61]

Never apologize for being a good daddy. She is such a sweet girl and I can see the love you have for each other. Great little family. 😊

[@rosek2967]

Steely Dan productions are impeccable! Perfection! Everything they do is like this. Amazing artists. Pick a song....ANY song! Love 'em! More Steely Dan, please!

[@Grizazzle]

Steely Dan will make you rethink what music can be!! Perfection!

[@stooliempw]

Facts

[@Jane-d4w]

Deacon Blues, Reelin In The Years, Peg, Josie, FM, Bodhisattva, Haitian Divorce, Hey 19, Time Out Of Mind, man!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnwoodworth9127]

Deacon Blues is one of the best songs ever. Just love the sax.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Haitian Divorce, Aja, Peg are all my favourite Steely Dan songs

[@maureenloftus6717]

Kid Charlemagne

[@gizmo5925]

Steely Dan were perfectionists. If you hear something in the recording, it was put there for you to hear it. They had a strong jazz influence, and were among the first to experiment with jazz-rock fusion. Their album Aja was a classic in this sense, but all of their albums are exceptional. Listen to "Peg," "Home at Last," "Babylon Sisters," "Third World Man," "Rikki Don't Lose that Number," "Kid Charlemagne" (sampled by Kanye), "Haitian Divorce," "Jack of Speed," and "King of the World."

[@auralfixxation6702]

And all of these years later, it still holds up. Steely Dan made some amazing and complex music but, somehow managed to connect with people.

[@merileebleything-md2ju]

My favorite was always "Ricky Don't Lose That Number "

[@karencolley-smidt864]

Yes! Mine too!

[@MissouriJohnson]

Used to have it as my ring tone.

[@kbrewski1]

Rikki

[@Mikebmc]

Oh wow, you just found Steely Dan. You have no idea the rabbit hole you just got yourself into. Buckle up baby, you’re in for a ride. I’m jealous you get to experience this for the first time. 😊

[@eloisecarlin8695]

Steely Dan is built different ,, thank you for the reaction

[@shawnk7832]

Perfect concoction, Steve Miller, Cream, and Santana. Perfect reaction.

[@scifimonkey3]

The key to the Dan is two amazing song writers who built a band of the best session musicians available for every album and produced the hell out of them. No bad songs and 9 brilliant studio albums over 31 years.

[@andrewtrotter9023]

First three records they were a legit touring band with regular members Becker, Fagen, Denny Dias, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter and Jim Hodder (drums). Beginning with Katy Lied they became a studio project as you stated, with studio musicians as well as Michael McDonald on backing vocals.

[@kristinemckee9279]

Steely Dan is the best stuff you will ever experience in music. So creative and smart. “Aja” …pronounced like Asia the continent…is my personal favorite album and song. Such a vibe. Fantastic isn’t a strong enough word to describe it.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Ditto, and DITTO!

[@perfectq7206]

When your child asks for multiple hugs, that's the sign of a great parent.

[@steve9199]

Jazz-Blues-R&B-Rock-Funk fusion. That's Steely Dan.

[@chelseahaley8350]

So excited for u to go down their rabbithole! So many good songs!! Reelin' in the years, Rikki don't lose that number, Peg, My old school, Deacon blues & Hey nineteen are just a few good ones! And I just happened to notice u are sitting at 420K subs! 😏🙌

[@brandonboucher7090]

Steely Dan is a universe

[@AttackChefDennis]

If this is your 1st SteelycDan reaction: DAMN! Brother! Welcome to the best fans in the universe!! You have a deep rabbit hole to explore!! Just listen to entire albums! Bring your friends over! THE Royal Scam front to back sublime.

[@davesivirn2283]

i can't believe you have never heard Steely Dan. If you love production, your in for a huge treat. This is a huge rabbit hole and your going to love it.

[@prestonrepass3381]

New to Steely Dan then you gotta check out Reeling in the Years.

[@aaroncote6750]

Definitely 2nd this, it’s my fav by them

[@lynette.]

I will put my vote for that for sure.

[@douglasgonzalez7561]

I concur, but Peg is also a MUST

[@reddrockingeezer]

"Can't Buy A Thrill" was a rare classic album with songs so perfect you wouldn't change a single note. No bad tracks, no filler; just gem after gem after gem.

[@TheoZoffrok]

Sorry to say, I just couldn't get with the songs on which David Palmer sings lead. He was something of a weak link, to my ears. Once he was out [after the first album], and Donald Fagen was the only lead singer, they hit the heights.

[@greglux8317]

Kid Charlemagne has one of the most awesome guitar solos ever (Larry Carlton).

[@SBel65]

My fav just for the content and storytelling…and humour 😅

[@aaronfrazier7159]

I wish I could upvote this more than once. That is my favorite Steely Dan song!

[@DusCostea-kt1dg]

The fusion of genres after Woodstock gave us youngsters at the time a catalogue of bands in the 70's that will never be matched 🤯🔥🎶🎵🤌🐝🍀🇬🇧

[@Van1973Auken]

Steely Dan -Black Cow. You won't be sorry!😉

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

@Van1973Auken. • YES!!! "BLACK COW" is MN nice!!! 😊

[@trevorm8415]

"Uptown baby..." lol

[@DianaLynnSahlen]

Steely Dan were Studio Musicians for years and are on many of the most popular Groups of the 70's etc. Then went out on their own. Thanks for keeping our music alive.

[@lespinoza62]

My Old School! My absolute favorite. This group is amazing!

[@gkiferonhs]

The organ you heard is the famous Hammond B3 that was the organ used by almost all rock bands. It was the first electronic organ with a decent sound and the durability to survive being on the road.

[@spadams999]

Fagan used a Yamaha YC-30 organ for this piece.

[@tcanfield]

Fagen once was telling about the band's inception and said he knew his keyboard skills were "at least passable". What an understatement; the dude is often transcendent on the keys and got noticeably better on later albums.

[@kbrewski1]

Ironically enough, I don't think SD ever used a Hammond.

[@nanalol4fun]

Love Steely Dan. ‘ Reelin’ the Years ‘ is my favorite song of theirs followed by’ Do It Again ‘ and ‘ Ricky Don’t Lose that Number ‘ They were part of our crusin’ the country roads and smokin’ the doob days for sure. Lovin’ It. Steve Miller Band was on our Playlist too! And the List goes on……Grand Funk was what started it for me. 😊

[@helgar791]

Steely Dan is perhaps the deepest rabbit hole in all of modern American popular music. Some warnings. Don't try to define what genre they fit into. SD is their own genre. Ignore their lyrics at your own peril. Their lyrics are adult, funny, ironic, smart, clever (some would say occasionally too clever), and occasionally obscure and complex. Their characterizations are a collection of losers, misfits, and the disaffected. All of their songs are well produced and played at a high level. They are, IMO, on the Mount Rushmore of bands recorded since 1970. This cut for instance is about how we humans are creatures of habits, and addictions, and how we often find comfort in these behaviors, even though they are negative or none productive. Try "Black Cow" next, then "Peg", "Kid Charlemagne", "Aja", "Deacon Blues", the entire "Aja" album, "Hey Nineteen", "The Fez", "Green Earrings", "Reelin' In The Years", "Babylon Sisters", "Dirty Work", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Don't Take Me Alive", "My Old School", "Any Major Dude Will Tell You", and "Doctor Wu". There are many more because there's really no such thing as a bad SD song.

[@jeanineheath2395]

Omgosh! I love Peg!! ❤

[@reneelee8870]

Steely Dan is incredible, true musicians.

[@laurenblainebamartistmgt]

She’s wonderful. Good job, dad.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Cream and Santana! Good one 👍🏼

[@-R.Gray-]

The solo is played on a Coral electric sitar. After a while they stopped touring, and the 2 main songwriters made albums by hiring the top studio musicians available. Their music got jazzier, and the production and sound quality got so good that stereo shops would use their album Aja to demonstrate equipment.

[@KathyLou42]

Anytime I want to sing along and happify myself...Steely Dan is my go to.

[@barbkennedy9382]

Child of the 60s, teen of the 70s, young woman of the 80s, and LOVED Every Musical Second~! For me, it was the best time of my life, musically and then some...lol~! Now I'm Sixty-Something and I'm 'Doin' It Again'~! Tysvm...

[@bkkintegral]

Well said, Barb. Class of 1980 here.

[@barbkennedy9382]

@@bkkintegral Ty, isn't it great watching the youngins discover this infinite pot of gold~!

[@Lsaldivar2023]

Class of 85. Love the 60s 70s and 80s. We had the best ​@@bkkintegral

[@marypittman5821]

Class of 81, with you !

[@connieclarke8552]

Same here! Class of 1980. We were so lucky to have all of this great music.

[@randyallaben9900]

SD is its own genre. Truly phenomenal music. BTW, you will get a chuckle about what the band is named after.

[@laurawelker9025]

I still snicker about it.

[@aeskes1978]

Well…been waiting for you to hit Steely Dan. You got a long way to go to get out of that rabbit hole. Have fun…

[@reuben54351]

I love Steely Dan such a good band

[@LauraLVTGW]

Your daughter is precious!! Many blessings!!!💖💖💖

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

I’m 68, as I understand it steely Dan was two buddy’s that liked to make music. What instruments they didn’t play they would go to the wrecking crew, or whomever to filled their need, Same with tours.

[@teresamccroskey9267]

Absolutely! Hug that baby girl every time you can Dad!

[@kevinjennings238]

You're about to Join an ELITE Club of Music Fans!!! Their Sounds are Infectious and Humbling!!!!

[@jeffwallace916]

Steely Dan are the goats and are their own genre. The Aja album is a masterpiece of songwriting, production and playing that has never been bettered. It’s a very deep rabbit hole that you won’t regret that you dived into.

[@TerryKrysinski]

First react to The Dan,bro? Wow-- are you in for a long run of excellent discovery! Enjoy... T

[@daveking9393]

I can't wait until you introduce Chris to this You're two are going to have so much fun on this journey together they have some banging tunes the two of you should listen together for the first time together it's going to be awesome

[@Denise-x9o]

You’re going to love going down the Steely Dan rabbit hole

[@GaiaNative]

Awwww BP as a 72yr old Nana your beautiful interaction with your cutie pie daughter brightened my heart and hope for our future generation...... great reaction too on a band that I loved back in the day. Happy 2025 to you and your lovely family!

[@rk41gator]

It's amazing that you have missed this musically sophisticated band. I'll be surprised if you don't love their funky, jazzy music. Here we go!

[@kennycarroll5791]

Steely Dan!! Peg is a good one!!

[@paule1624]

Steely Dan are the production gods.

[@lisahause8705]

OMGoodness! Your daughter is such a sweetheart…😊 She loves her daddy…😍👍🏻

[@carriekovach797]

In my top 5 bands of all time list! 🤘

[@reneejohnson4962]

FM, Hey 19, Black Cow, Deacon Blues...so many

[@wangosmith]

Steely Dan is my go to when I’m checking out a new stereo

[@brianlipham2658]

When I hear people react to a song that is so familiar to me and they have never heard it that makes me curious what songs are out there that I’ve missed.

[@tommcgowan525]

Guitarist Jeff Skunk Baxter, also played with the Doobie Brothers. His interest in electronics lead him to an expertise in missile defense and a position on the congressional commission on missile defense

[@deantait8326]

Immediately back to the early 70’s. Wow !

[@SeaMark782]

Some of the finest music ever produced. Period.

[@jkmarshall3553]

Steely Dan = So amazing! Nothing else sounds like them... nothing ever will! Solid comparisons.... and Yes there's a ton more SD to react to, and it's all amazingly awesome!!

[@dinaarmymom9145]

Steely Dan is it! Love their music. They've got some hits. Big in the mid to late seventies. Back in the day the radio had jazz radio station you can hear all their good music and on R&B stations too. Plus they are great story tellers in their music. Notable hits: Hey Nineteen Peg Black cow Deacon Blues FM Babylon Sisters There's more...😊

[@maxbrazil3712]

This song came out in 1972. I was eight years old and it altered my perception of music forever.

[@gregrodriguez5697]

Steely Dan is a genre all itself.

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

Hey Peg! Do “HEY NINETEEN” next. Right up your alley lyrically and subject wise with a killer backbeat!

[@elizabethbrown6384]

So much good stuff ahead of you with this group. Don't Take Me Alive, Kid Charlemagne - the list goes on.❤

[@gregroberts8240]

beautiful family time in mid podcast! awesome!

[@7-clown-737]

Another great band and classics. Nothing touches any of these bands from the 60's, 70's, that's for sure.

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

Walter, Donald, and the best session musicians imaginable. They didn't quit until Donald and Walter (especially Donald) were satisfied.

[@thomasdutton3150]

You are entering literally one of the best rabbit holes in music history.

[@jesselobo3213]

As a child, hearing this for the first time, from the first note I heard, I have loved Steely Dan. They have been my constant companion through my life and I feel fortunate to have their music as markers of my life.

[@rpmgrlca]

Yeah, my dad exposed me to so much amazing music back then, brings me back.

[@chrisdavis7165]

Best Jazz Rock Fusion band ever. Dig deep. There’s a lot.

[@terryaustin5976]

Many great musicians recorded; Steely Dan created. Perfection utilizing the best musicians of the day on many instruments. The technical attention to detail on every track is unmatched by almost all.

[@randytorres8211]

I saw Steely Dan in 1972 when this song and Reelin in the years were popular. They were playing with another new band, the Doobie Brothers at the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City. It took me 51 years to see Steely Dan again and 50 years to see the Doobies again.

[@beckiramsey9561]

It is a group, you should do more! They have many great songs!!Must go down that rabbit hole, you won’t be sorry!!❤❤

[@BruceWayneAnderson6685]

This is great. They are part of the "Progressive Rock" groups. It is a great area for music as it is close to jazz. Groups like Supertramp, Rush, Yes, and on and on.... I love to see the growth of understanding of music you have gained. Peace and love.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Steely Dan, Supertramp, Yes….. all Master Musicians & Musicianship 🎸❤️🔥 ……the 70’s had it all !!

[@livingandriding]

I still have this original vinyl from my teen years...Steely Dan is just one of those sounds you can play every day...I love Steely Dan...Yes, the production is incredible....great reaction

[@doghouse151]

BP, In the Eagles song "Hotel California" the made a reference to Steely Dan by saying " they tried to kill the beast with their Steely knives. Steely Dan in their song "Everything You Did" said "turn up the Eagles, the neighbors are listening". Each paid Homage to the other band. You have hit another great rabbit hole with Steely Dan, enjoy the journey. Peace, Bill. 😢😮

[@watrandy99]

You've done it now!! You will crave this rabbit hole! I think you will be listening to these guys like you do the Eagles and Zeppelin. "Hey Nineteen", "Aja", "Reeling in the Years" ... these would complete your introduction and have you hooked.

[@angelark2011]

I always liked this song, reeling in the years is also good.

[@dodadeb8954]

I bought this album in January, 1973 at Randolph AFB PX as a young 19 yr old WAF. Love Steely Dan.

[@brucedocsmithMICP]

Thank You for your service…