Rappers React To Steely Dan "Do It Again"!!!

[@rbking9296]

Steely Dan is a genre of music all their own that can’t be duplicated

[@bluelionvintage8134]

came here to say the exact same thing

[@jeffstevens4262]

@@bluelionvintage8134 Both beat me to it too...! 🙋‍♂🙋‍♂

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Exactly this. I mean, it's a fusion of rock, pop, blues, funk, jazz, and whatever else they needed to get their sound layered the way they wanted. Their soundscape is really unique.

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@RaymondBCrispand everybody of every different demographic imaginable absolutely *love* them.

[@dirish709]

Imagine being 17 and gettng to experience this wonderful music just as it was coming out. The 70s the perfect time for music and the perfect time to be a teenager.

[@cindysimpson1046]

Oh boys, so much of them you need to listen to...Peg, Josie, FM, Deacon Blues, Dirty Work...just to name a few. ❤

[@theodoreritola7641]

Stealy Dan was a lonley female toy in the 70s

[@malingor7042]

@@theodoreritola7641 it's a sex toy. For any gender. Women who use them aren't ''lonely''

[@leehiro4840]

Kid Charlemagne joined the chat 😎

[@SportsFront]

Steely Dan named themselves after an object in that staple of Beat Literature, Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs. The “Steely Dan” in question was a steam-powered, mechanical dildo. Right away, the name suited the music. From, The Lion by Tyler Roland

[@JennyExline]

Yessss 😂

[@jonathanduran1773]

William Burroughs.. Got the name steely Dan From the early 1,700s The blacksmiths Would make Metal penises For women Whose men Or absent for whatever reason War Overseas or just not around The women would have the blacksmiths make them a stealy Dan That's where originate

[@thomasdaugherty6671]

"This is Dildos." - Skwisgaar Skwigelf, lead guitarist of DETHKLOK!!!!😂😂

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

You know it’s funny, that’s exactly, word for word what my google search said. Get a little more creative.

[@NeverTrustGhost]

Fun Facts: This was Steely Dan's first single. It became a hit in both the US and UK, earning the group a lot of press coverage. The group's sound was very unusual, and when asked to explain it, they sometimes described it as "smart rock." -Waylon Jennings, Falco, Tori Amos and Smash Mouth have all covered this song -and This song Was In The Rhythm Video Game Guitar Hero World Tour.

[@gennyreese420]

Thank you so much, the whole video I knew I was hearing someone else sing this song and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out who! Now I know, It was for sure Tori and Smash Mouth😎✌✨

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

I'd forgotten the Falco cover. Not brilliant, but much better than I expected.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This was 8 years BE FOR THE 80s started

[@catmanduu66]

I was never a huge fan of the band but liked the songs I heard on the radio. This one and Reelin' In the Years. I saw them in concert several years ago. Getting ready for the concert I listened to all the albums. I was missing out all these years. They have a incredible catalogue.

[@Eric-te6sk]

I like the deep cuts much better years later.

[@lucasroth7922]

Steely Dan, your favorite bands favorite band 🔥🤘✌

[@megdelaney3677]

🎼Please react to Steely Dan -Peg -Dirty Work -Reelin' in the Years -Rikki Don't Lose that Number -My Old School -Deacon Blues -Josie

[@SeaMark782]

You can become musically born again after listening to Steely Dan. You can hear new musical possibilities that you have never contemplated, a true amalgam of musical styles, never duplicated, timeless. Listening to the Dan can make you smarter, too.

[@jimf2453]

Then I might be a genius. Been listening to the Dan since 1979.

[@SeaMark782]

​@jimf2453 1972 for me, the PhD!

[@JennyExline]

Anyone want to tell them what a Steely Dan is? 😂

[@elizabethfranco1284]

A sex toy

[@bobsylvester88]

Steam powered no less!

[@StaciaAmnaber]

😂😂

[@josephlarrisey3521]

I was thinking the same thing. lol

[@jasonfive6]

Might have to explain who William H Burroughs too.

[@RichardRitenour0522]

Steely Dan is an American rock band formed in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York in 1971 by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Originally having a full band lineup, by the end of 1974, Becker and Fagen chose to stop playing live and continue Steely Dan as a studio-only duo, utilizing a revolving cast of session musicians.

[@paullacroix527]

Steeley Dan is it's own genre. There is no one like them. A mix of rock/jazz/blues/funk and pop. It a fusion sound. They can do it all. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (RIP) were the brains behind the band, especially Donald. Dozens of great songs. Great reaction..

[@jeffreylauzon7630]

Fantastic debut album by these guys, and such a dirty groove to this song.

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

Guys, the Dan is their own genre… no band has combined so many different types of music into hits, and just great songs. They did AB I think once, and the Midnight Special. And “Steely Dan” is the name of a dildo featured in the William Burroughs book, Naked Lunch. This song is about the negative cycles we put ourselves through; crime, being involved in an abusive relationship, and gambling… where we fully realize what’s going wrong, but decide to ‘go around’ again!

[@corinecabrera9435]

Peg has to be your next listen by them.

[@jeffmorrison2147]

Steely Dan Dirty Work

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Very "clever" rock. Elements of jazz, virtuoso musicianship, arty without veering into prog. "Musicians' musicians" - known and revered more by other bands than by the public at large. No band really approaches Steely Dan in sound (cross Hall and Oates style with Supertramp's dexterity and you might reach the same ballpark). A deep well to dig into, too. Try "Rikki (Don't Lose That Number)" or "Dirty Work". And you're pretty close - this song's about the three addictions of violence, sex, and gambling. BTW, "Teenage Kicks" was a 70s hit for The Undertones - "She's Not There" was a 60s hit for The Zombies.

[@SK-lk3iu]

Reelin in the Years, FM, Josie, Deacon Blues, Hey Nineteen

[@steved525]

This song is from their first album from 1972 Can't Buy a Thrill along with Reelin in the Years and Dirty Work. Your favourite band's favourite band! Brilliant song about human vices (Violence, Toxic relationships and Gambling) and our tendency to repeat our bad habilts.

[@c.j.7752]

Little known bit of trivia. Reelin has one of the best guitar solos ever recorded. The sad part is that the recorded version is the 2nd take. The 1st one is supposed to have been better, but someone forgot to hit the Record button.

[@MrThumbs63]

I was ten years old playing with my Skilcraft chemistry set in the basement the first time I heard this.

[@catjudo1]

This song was my introduction to Steely Dan! I raided my parents' record collection looking for music and found a Steely Dan Greatest Hits compilation. Looked interesting, so I put the record on the table. This 50 year old metalhead has been a fan for about 35 years now! BTW, if you would like to explore some jazz, I might start with Dizzy Gillespie "A Night In Tunisia". It's an amazing instrumental piece featuring one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of his age. I played trombone in a jazz band in high school and that was one of my favorite songs that we played.

[@robblaber6655]

Their Aja and The Royal Scam albums hooked me back in the 70s ❤❤❤

[@dianewillson1289]

Y'all need to listen to "Deacon Blues". Almost anything they do is amazing.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 both of your t-shirts pictures are freaking me out today! lol

[@FFadeaway]

Banger. This song live on Midnight Special 👌🏼

[@jeffstevens4262]

Walter Becker (RIP) and Donald Fagan were a musical match made in heaven. Unrivalled genius.🙋‍♂

[@johnladd8421]

Steely Dan kinda has their own genre. definitely funk and jazz inspired but has rock elements and amazing song writing. try anything off AJA. every song is great. also, side note Michael McDonald did some backing vocals on some of their songs. Any they used many musicians on all their albums. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were the founding members and continued through their catalog. I got to see them in Vegas about a month before Walter passed. i got lucky. great show.

[@artharrison9586]

“Steely Dan,” was the name of a steam powered sex toy in a William S. Burroughs novel. Fagen and Becker thought it would be hilarious to use it for the name of a band.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

FM No Static ! Peg!

[@theloniuszephyr4057]

The Undertones are a seminal Irish pop punk band, "Teenage Kicks" is their signature hit. It's an ode to the anxiety and elation of being a teenager. Famous English DJ John Peel esteemed it as his favorite song of all time. It's a classic power pop punk song, definitely recommended. "Get Over You" being perhaps their other key track. BTW my picks for best Steely Dan albums are Countdown To Ecstasy and Pretzel Logic.

[@nelsonmaud1]

Steely dan very naughty name but great musit love my old school and fm

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

I think this was the first Steely Dan song I ever heard. They had me from hello.

[@allengator1914]

Gentlemen, this is from the early 70's. This was their debut album released in 1972 with "Do It Again", their first single, rising to #6 on Billboard and then "Reelin' In The Years", also from the album, went to #11 and Steely Dan became a household name overnight.

[@theodoreritola7641]

The song FM was a huge 70s HIT of Steal Dans also 1972 iwas 12

[@t.r.1708]

Thx y’all! “Bodhisattva” is a GREAT jam! Fagan and Becker used various session musicians.

[@beianu9609]

Amazing Song, i'm totally into it! Thanks Guys! 70s music has this incomparable sound and vibe. The bass, the electric organ, the rhythm 👌 15:30 also automatically started snapping my fingers 😂

[@TheMikeman1971]

Chillax with Steely Dan ! Also remember the movie Modern problems ?

[@keithr-xj7zx]

This album was released when I was a sophomore in HS. 1972

[@James-lk2sg]

Early on they were a band, later on the creative leaders of Steely Dan, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, worked only with studio musicians.

[@theloniuszephyr4057]

Steely Dan is mostly classified as jazz rock and soft rock. This particular song is built on a Latin jazz rhythm.

[@icommentonreactions1619]

As I got older, I realised this kinda music i just wanna listen to forever. Dire Straits & Steely Dan just do music correctly

[@cindyp1033]

If this is your first listen, you are in for a treat 🔥❤️ Such a rabbit hole!

[@janicepriest6578]

FM is a must

[@speezbortzappfing3r224]

latin vibe with funky guitar and jazzy keys

[@johncampbell756]

An amazing jazz/funk/pop/rock fusion band that opened for Steely Dan not long ago is Snarky Puppy. Watch the video of them recording their masterpiece "Lingus" live in the studio with an audience mixed with the giant band. The album We Like It Here is, in my opinion, their best. "Lingus" is an instrumental with legendary solos. But every song is amazing. Keyboardist Shaun Martin died exactly a month ago. He was 45. Fagen and Becker named the band after a "revolutionary" steam-powered dildo mentioned in the William S. Burroughs novel Naked Lunch. Steely Dan is basically a band with few bsd songs. They have few hits, but many fantastic songs. Aja is a perfect jazz/rock/pop album. They have been sampled a lot. Kanye sampled Kid Charlemagne.

[@richardfeldkamp1707]

Way back then, I kept getting Steely Dan and Steel Eye Span confused. Totally different music genres though. Steel Eye Span is worth a listen.

[@MegaIronleg]

REELIN IN THE YEARS… A MUST HEAR. YOU NAILED IT, CLASSIFIED AS JAZZ ROCK. ROCK ON GUYS 👊🖖

[@jorinkema9877]

Brings me back to college days and some damn good parties.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

“Musician’s Music” ❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️

[@davidhines4880]

What you're hearing in this tune is a fusion between salsa, jazz, and early funk. You called two right. The beat is classic Latin salsa, the chord progression is jazz and funk. Listen closely to the guitar tracks. The keyboard is probably Michael McDonald showing off his jazz skills.

[@jimbrentar]

rock with a bit of jazz fusion and R&B

[@chicagocubs71]

Fellas this song reminds me of 007 James Bond Theme that they used in the movie For Your Eyes Only starring my favorite James Bond character Roger Moore. In a scene For Your Eyes Only, James Bond get caught somewhere in paradise n there riding thru a mountain area with a similar theme. Fellas checkout that scene.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

Always felt there was a mysterious vibe to this band.

[@DaWease]

perfect ear candy, always tasty... always.

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction

[@vangannaway1015]

HEAVY Metal and Steely Dan both were coined by William Burroughs in Naked Lunch

[@theduffster9392]

Steely Dan was definitely a treat back n the day. Good times 😎

[@deannajones3849]

One of my favorites!

[@dh6651]

Deacon Blues, Dr. Woo, Rikki don't lose that number

[@Eowyn187]

Now you've heard Steely Dan!! This song, this beat, is pure badass. Body moves of its own accord with this one. Can't NOT move to it. Then you've got the instruments and his voice. Lhm. Jam.

[@rdr61]

Another Americana Classic Rock song that held us together as a people who appreciated great music !!!!

[@tonyallen4265]

Only over 60 songs (from their classic period 1972 to 1980) that are the best collection of music from any band ever. Every song is a complete success. They only created great songs. I highly suggest y'all listen to every single one. I know it's a huge rabbit hole, but you will thank me later. Edit: Their best song is Aja. A must listen and must reaction. 8 minutes of heaven.

[@arnoldcox9128]

Great musicianship and easy listening 🎶

[@johnsmathers190]

Next, you guys should check out this mashup with, Motley Crue and Steely Dan. It's called look again. It's a mix of do it again and if looks could kill. You need to look for, Steely Crue, look again.

[@dannywachowski5880]

What does it take to get you guys to react to new music? There's an abundance of talented youngsters out there that will blow your music loving minds!

[@chrystiday5900]

They were considered Rock & Roll

[@ericwagner1824]

J. Geils Band underrated classic "Give it to Me" is a must. My neighbor liked this song so much he threw a rock through my window so he could hear it better!

[@johncagnettajr344]

Read the book Naked Lunch. Learn what Steely Dan is.

[@mrcatsuit]

Me and the dog would wake up early on Saturday mornings…I’d spark one up, grab a beer and blast this song across across the neighborhood. Official weekend song

[@TheCornishCockney]

This,their debut album,was released in ‘72. Once you dive into THIS rabbit hole,you’ll quickly learn that Steely Dan have been heavily sampled. They’ve been heavily sampled for a reason.

[@scaryeyeball]

Steely Dan is the name of a steam powered DlLDO.

[@cheyenneshere07]

Video killed the radio star 😏

[@johncagnettajr344]

It’s jazz rock fusion

[@jeffmazzoli9910]

Next up Don't Take Me Alive

[@nelsonmaud1]

This was early 70s not 80 they were on midnight special

[@ColetteMalette1]

Nice moves🎉 never saw the Fishing Dance 😂before

[@sandybourdeau9300]

This is soundtrack for 1972!

[@Somewherein609]

Do black cow!!

[@jasonfive6]

Can't Buy A Thrill was released in 1972.

[@MrMcSmack]

Rikki Don't Loose That Number another great Steely Dan song

[@loisr3970]

Epic tune woo hoo

[@QuentinRichardson-supersnail]

Here's a weird one - try Nitin Sawhney "Dead Man Walking"

[@rickclark8657]

The pointer sisters

[@pcbreactions]

Jazz Fusion is the genre

[@terryconnelly484]

Hey nineteen is good and my old school

[@glyoung99]

That washboard sound is a shaker I believe and there's also a scraper bein used as well.

[@mojomusica.0169]

It's called a guiro.

[@glyoung99]

@@mojomusica.0169 Nice, I've always known it as a shaker. My music teacher had one in the 3rd grade and that's what she called it. Always thought it sounded generic, lol.

[@larryoneill7432]

This is Jazz n Roll

[@rbking9296]

Ask Siri or Alexa what a steely Dan is I think you’ll be surprised

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

Seen steely Dan a few times at NOLA Jazz Fest.

[@catmanduu66]

I'd like to steer you to a new band, for you guys, from the late eighties and early nineties. In the time of hair and thrash metal here was a metal band without the subtitle, like Iron Maiden. Songs to check out are Can U Deliver, Chemical Euphoria or Reign of Fire. The lead singer of this band, John Bush, played with Anthrax for years. He's now back and they still going strong.

[@Eric-te6sk]

Armored Saint,what did I win?

[@holysmokes5817]

Greatest name in all of Rock n Roll. A "Middle Finger" and dildo to the music industry and critics. Fagen and Becker....best composers and musical arrangements in the 70's and beyond

[@ythabagatpinoygaming]

This is my jam every sunday bbq with my mates. ❤🍖🍺🍻

[@alanstahl4841]

Genre, a mixture of jazz, funk, latin and rock. How do you mix all those? By being brilliant writers and hiring the best studio musicians to play your songs.

[@StaciaAmnaber]

Steely McBeam!!! You from the 'burgh? Excellent pick up

[@ShanLH5]

They’re not, but I am!

[@StaciaAmnaber]

@@ShanLH5 Me too! Go Stillers

[@ShanLH5]

@@StaciaAmnaber yep! 🔸♦️🔹

[@ericwagner1824]

TWO WORDS: Deacon Blues

[@johnathanstruble1064]

❤

[@ellerootz6702]

Tha jam!

[@pcbreactions]

Steely Dan is pretty much two guys and then a bunch of session musicians. The band went through dozens of other musicians.

[@randyhochstein8455]

In the trivia you mentioned “I’d Rather Go Blind”, so maybe you should check out Beth Hart and Joe Bonomasa doing that very song. Originally done by Etta James in 1968. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

[@gtjacobs]

It's rock with a lot of jazz influence. Nobody else made music like Steely Dan; you should listen to more of their stuff. Listen to "Peg", "Big Black Cow", "Reelin' in the Years", and "Hey Nineteen"

[@NewOldVideos-d5o]

Pavlov's Dog! The song: NATCHEZ TRACE Rush + Kansas