REACTION COMPILATION | Steely Dan - Peg | Reaction Mashup

[@WonderMommaOG]

💬 SURPRISE! 😅 I just couldn’t stop working on these! I just worked on it locally from my computer despite not having much space to do so and my new hard drive arrived yesterday. So that’s the good news. And there’s more good news… In case you missed it ( kzbin.infoUgkxJHIv0SizXDbveVZXsScUWPgT5XiyElGt ) my hard drive crashed and I lost access to all of my work, the finished Boston - Foreplay/Long time video and a bunch of other stuff. Just today, the drive’s manufacturer has agreed to perform a data recovery service on it free of charge for me. My data recovery plan expired a year ago, but they are making a one time exception… which really made my day! The only drawback is there’s no guarantee I’ll get anything back and if I do, it could take up to 30 days to get it returned to me. That’s ok. I’ll take what I can get. As far as artwork… I will just do what I did for this video… create new artwork as I need it. I’m really hoping that I get my finished Boston video back and I don’t have to start that one completely over! There is also no “Making of” portion of this video as I didn’t have the space resources to record the process. I was going to make “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago my next project… but most of the reactions to it are to the live Tanglewood version and the quality of the audio is not that good. I might have to push this one off for a while. So I’m moving on to yet another epic song by yet another epic band! Onto the next! 💜

[@sheilathailand1903]

You're batting 1000 in my books! Thanks for another great compilation ❤😊

[@sally2shoes]

Sounds like you’ve been 😲 really rolling with the punches lately! I’m glad the computer people are attempting to help you out.. when people do kind things when they don’t have to it helps restore my faith in humanity 😜 Cheers to another great video! 🎉

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Welcome back Momma!! Glad you're getting your equipment situation figured out!

[@WonderMommaOG]

@@sally2shoes I agree. I will be doing something extra nice for someone else now!

[@melaniering6502]

You're Amazing WonderMommaOG! Thank you for creating these!🥰🥰

[@candybanks8717]

The youngsters like Dan? That's what I call a glimmer of hope!👍

[@johnperrigo6474]

Right?

[@richarddalkranian3261]

@@candybanks8717 Check out the kids that call themselves The Low Darts. They do a lot of Steely Dan, Supertramp and other stuff that is hard to do well. They are exceptional!

[@echopryme]

Good music will always be GOOD. 💯😎

[@dvolonino]

@@candybanks8717 It's like a dream come true!

[@raybernal6829]

Michael McDonald on backing vocals ... Chef's Kiss

[@PureMetalBanzai]

The level of Musicianship on this record is NEXT LEVEL. The best studio musicians of all time are on this record. This takes me back. AWESOME choice Momma

[@maggynewtown3500]

Sorry. Must disagree. The studio musicians of all time were in Philadelphia. At Sigma Studios. They were called MFSB.

[@billygraham2132]

@@PureMetalBanzai That groove; none better.

[@CDJF1]

@@maggynewtown3500 Nope...The Wrecking Crew made more no.1 hits than any session musicians.

[@peterbulloch4328]

In 1980 I was 18years old, left my country in NSW Australia to get work at a steel works factory in Newcastle. Stayed at my aunty and uncles house while my cool older surfer dude cousin went on an overseas trip. He had a stereo in the living room so one day I picked out one of his albums (they were warped by the sun) and to my surprise they played perfectly. What I didn't know about was Steely Dan, when I heard them for the first time I was blown away. I quickly bought as many of their albums I could afford and while I'm now 61 years old still love every track by them when I hear it!

[@motherbridget7993]

Me too, I was blown away the first time I heard this song Peg, and the rest of their music...

[@Canine77]

As do I, loved them from my first listen in the early 70’s. If I was forced to pick only one band to listen to it would be Steely Dan.

[@billenright2788]

one of the greatest tunes EVER. just magic.

[@billygraham2132]

My #1 fave

[@anonagain]

The bass (played by Chuck Rainey) ) is mind-blowing. And the use of space in both the music and the mixing/mastering is amazing. Genre? It's a mash-up of rock/jazz/funk/soul, often with a touch of sarcasm and cynicism - both music and lyrics.. Pretty much their own sound. Thanks for the reactions!

[@bct1959]

...don't forget the cocaine and divorce papers.

[@jordangiles2497]

Steely Dan is like the subtle music played on a cruise in the backround while your sipping on a cocktail, every song hits

[@amberthomas4839]

That’s why the music is called yacht rock

[@primeminister66]

Nothing subtle about Steely Dan…

[@unitoolzee]

Man, that buttery bass line. ❤

[@jerryhello]

Just an absolute all-timer that SLAPS for all generations. Loved watching this! Keep exploring, y'all. All love for 2025.

[@willwatson4040]

Back in the day it was said that Stelly Dan was the band the your favorite band listened to. Every track on Aja should be studied. The musicianship and production is next level.

[@michellegriffith4200]

Momma you couldn't go wrong with Stealy Dan. Classic, smooth, good times.

[@jerrychiles7752]

Reminds me of a time when we all played together , danced together, and loved together ,great times...Thanks for the memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jordimoore2167]

Aja is still my favorite album!

[@anitasmith4559]

Once you hear Steely Dan, you will always have it.

[@5StarAlcatraz]

TIMELESS!!!I This song will get folks grooving generations from now😀

[@casedismissed8581]

the incomparable chuck rainy on bass !!!

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

@@casedismissed8581 that sneaky slap bass :)

[@pdexBigTeacher]

After almost 50 years I still react the exact same way every time I play this tune. Chuck Rainey (bass) and Rick Morotta (drums) drive this tune, and Michael McDonald's vocals are subtly insane.

[@mofost1]

Steely dans jazz/rock love these reaction to true musicians.

[@selbord1]

Michael McDonald was a studio keyboardist and songwriter, with his soulful voice & keys became a member of Steely Dan (1973-1974) but never recorded his music with them, He then joined the Doobie Brothers (1975-1982, 1987, 2019-present). wrote and sang several hit singles. As for Stelly Dan (Donald Fagen, Walter Becker), they became the industry standard of the highest regard. Becker and Fagen played together studying at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, moved to Los Angeles, gathered a band of musicians, and began recording. Their first, Can't Buy a Thrill (1972), blends elements of rock, jazz, Latin music, R&B, blues, and sophisticated studio production.

[@Fuphyter]

I love Steely Dan ❤ I was 13 in 1970. I love so many artists. The first time I heard Reeling In The Years, I was blown away. I bought every album. I sang in bands and acoustic gigs in the 70s. I wanted to do some Steely Dan, they were all like "are you kidding?" Not easy to pull off.

[@vickyb3445]

I love seeing so many young people enjoying this wonderful song, all smiling, just feelin' the vibe... my heart bursts with joy! Thank you so much! ❤

[@NickS-zv7py]

@@vickyb3445 yes man!

[@jamessmith-pf5zf]

Steely Dan is the band I listen to when I am feeling uppity. lol

[@Critter68]

Movin' to the groovin' with a smile on your face is absolutely the correct response to Steely Dan.

[@johnjensen5074]

Such an underated band. Layers upon layers, with amazing musicianship.

[@dougim]

Aja is one of my favorite albums. 😊

[@sandydiller4828]

Aja is def a top 5 album; it should be required listening for all the hip cats out there.

[@pommie5093]

Is it possible to dislike this song? I don't think so. Well, done Momma-always!

[@lucasroth7922]

Steely Dan, your favorite bands favorite band🔥🤘🎶

[@thestevelarsenexperience]

What a brilliant idea to compile these reactions! I believe I’ve seen them all before, but it’s so great to see them in one spot and so well edited and put together. Thank you!!!

[@zanohoriamazo1]

Nice solo guitar rendition 👍🏾

[@keithbell9348]

Back during an era were musicians always brought their A- game! Thanks Wondermama!

[@FrankWirth-ij4rq]

"Kid Charlemane" Is fantastic, great back story to the song. Late 60s San Fransico, LSD etc.

[@cleorasile2502]

Steely Dan has created unique music since they began....love them. 💖🎶👍

[@echopryme]

Best band on the planet. 💯

[@CarolinaGirl6919]

I put them in my "iconoclastic" category of artists, where nothing really sounds like them and you can't really categorize them very easily.

[@dansavoie5087]

My favorite band since my friend Tom O'Malley in 1973 on his family's turntable said "listen to the guitar in this song". That song was "My Old School". I have never tired of listening to Steely Dan.

[@buddystewart2020]

The Dan never cheaped out on the guitar work, for real.

[@iluvitall2743]

I love how you can tell its the first time they are hearing songs, I'm here bouncing and bobbing, singing along word for word and they are just bouncing and bobbing lol

[@Sigma1_969]

Jazz/funk... An incredible song by an awesome band.. this is great music. Well done @WonderMommaOG.

[@djhoneylove5710]

Top notch studio musicians creating smooth jazz.

[@justafreethinker]

@WonderMommaOG Just like Dire Straits and Blondie, Steely Dan are there OWN genre and we are the better for it! Great Work AS ALWAYS!!!

[@littlelucy359]

You got me dancing and singing once again, truly enjoy seeing a younger generation enjoying this music. May I suggest Crosby, Still’s, Nash &Young.

[@KenWillWin]

When La gets to shaking that head back and forth you know the Air Play Beats guys are into it

[@WonderMommaOG]

hahah YES! I've thought about doing a compilation of signatures of different reactors and that is one of the things about Airplay Beats... when he shakes his head back and forth. Salvo G sings a lot, Lost in Vegas says "yeah man, this is hot", Shon grabs his beard a lot... 😅. I am so relieved to hear someone else say the head thing about La.

[@KenWillWin]

@@WonderMommaOG Keep up the good work WonderMomma....I look forward to all of your compilation vids.

[@chopperdeath]

Chuck Rainey makes this song. The bass lines are fantastic.

[@streghewitch77]

I am a massive Steely Dan fan. My children probably grew up being sick of hearing them. There's just no possible way to put this song on and not smile and have the groove grab your booty. Steely Dan was a once in a lifetime experience. There is not been a band like them before or since. I've not seen a band fuse jazz funk and Rock, other than them...so seamless. Michael Mcdonald from the Doibie Brothers singin backup was that icing on the cake!!

[@markhagerman1837]

Steely Dan makes me happy. Great compilation, Momma. 👍

[@Prone2Thrill]

Always a hit - you can't go wrong with these pro's! Donald Fagen solo is also fun - my favorite Steely Dan song is probably Haitian Divorce, not for the topic but the ear candy!

[@fayesouthall6604]

What a song ❤ what a collection of fantastic reactions 😊

[@richardjack4827]

Had the great pleasure of seeing them in VA Beach re-touring the Aja album about 10yrs ago. Bucket list ☒

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

Great show and Becker was still alive.

[@mattreynolds612]

Acoustic Peg under the post reactions is 🔥🔥🔥

[@TeeKJay]

Another beautiful memory from my senior year in HS. A song with universal appeal, as evidenced by your marvelous (as usual!) mashup.

[@Quazi-Moto]

I'm just happy to see folks of a younger bent having the wide, WIDE world of music from the 20th century opened up to them. I knew they'd gravitate toward it. After all, good music is a universal language. Your channel, specifically, is fun to me because I wouldn't otherwise see the reactions of 95% of these folks. The more, the merrier, eh?

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Ooooo, 77 was a great yr. Thanx for the awesome memories. Love seeing so many loving the music/magic of the time. Thanx so much Momma, take care, Peace

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

Great choice Momma! Can't go wrong with the AJA album. Hopefully you do more Steely Dan like Do It Again, Hey Nineteen, or Deacon Blues. Anyway glad you got your computer fixed, looking forward to more content!!!!😊

[@heyyoohall]

Hey yo momma, thanks for bringing us all together.

[@cassandracyr]

Aja! Loved to play Steely Dan on Sunday mornings when i lived at the beach...great way to start a relaxing day !!! Love that Michael McDonald is singing on this track! So i heard that Donald Fagan said at one time..."imagine that Peg takes place at a seedy photo shoot in LA in the 1950s...and that it all comes from the perspective of a jilted boyfriend who was still hanging around...and how it will come back to her." When i think of it that way the lyrics really bring the meaning forward...great choice Wondermomma! You are the best! ❤Thank you so much for the memories!!! Love you! ❤❤

[@jasonstem9908]

Truly one of the best live shows I've ever heard. I think it was 98 at the palm beach amphitheater(was called elseback then) . Amazing performance.

[@toddlastman198]

great job , love the mash up

[@seandobson6221]

I love the Bari Sax that’s sprinkled in there. Being a band geek in high school and college I listen for that background spice. Great job as usual OG

[@Metal_Mary]

Much love Mommas ❤️ i love your colabs!! And I hope you're feeling better n better everyday! Much love & prayers always! From Cali ❤️‍🔥😊〽️

[@Metal_Mary]

I'm happy your getting the issues takin care of too! Yay!! 😁

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

This was so good to listen to. Remember this one from years ago. Good stuff. Thanks WonderMomma for doing this. Appreciations!

[@FUBAR1986]

Again, we appreciate all the hard work you do to put these together and what a great product it is thank you

[@Nightrelic]

The interesting thing about Steely Dan is every song makes me think, that’s my favorite album Of theirs. So, I don’t really have a favorite album or song. It’s whatever I happen to be listening to at the time. No clunkers at all. Peg and AJA are my favorites right now.

[@geraintlumley6432]

WonderMomma you've done it again! Another fantastic reaction compilation- you are a genius. Thank you

[@michaelbeahn5977]

Hot damn what a great song to do. You just keep doing that Momma. Wow. I don’t know that I’ve ever paid super close to the lyrics, but this song just grooves. It’s a timeless and funny groove. Well done! And damn shame the source video isn’t there for 25 or 6 of 4, that’s such a great song to get reactions to as well.

[@susanhalperin5867]

one of the greatest songs ever recorded. i grew up listening to this and i can tell you its like wind in you shirt

[@cindipossidento5688]

Steely Dan ….. they have been my all time favorite collaboration of musicians. My favorite album, AJA

[@3redstreeter256]

I’m a little late but more Steely Dan please! Love the Dan and it’s always amazing to see people understand why they’re some of the best to ever do it!

[@patriciaroberts308]

OMG!! Thanks so much for this!!! I haven't heard this in ages 🎸 I LOVED this song new, LOVE it still 🎹 Thanks for your work sweetheart, you deserve every accolade you get from your fans/followers!! What great reactions!!! Fangirl (me) for life!! Patty R. 🇺🇸 ✨💖✨ So happy about your incredible news, with your hard drive!!! 🥁

[@donnacarter2617]

Thanks for this one Momma!!! Reminds me of my sister in law, her name was Peg. She passed a few years back and miss her. How about some Kroken - Screaming in the Night, flash backs for sure......

[@brettkenschaft4239]

The pure musicianship of Steely Dan is incredible. They have such an iconic and unique sound! My mom's name is Ricki (short for Fredericka) and one of the first songs I remember hearing and liking as a child was Rikki Don't Lose That Number, because my mom thought it was a hoot that her name was in it. On a weirder note, I wonder if any of these people know where they got their band name from? 😂

[@eddiemckenna9414]

Another of the greats just like you. Thank you. These comps are always incredible. I love steely dan

[@Samurai_Stoner]

This is one of those bands, i knew of but never really listened to growing up, but this is a really good song

[@briangray00]

Thanks for this. I dearly love this song.

[@elizabethlozano9358]

Thank you WonderMommaOG! Love to see how you capture the appreciation these reactors have for the classics! Nice work 👍

[@Chris-e9f6m]

Good to see you all so happy! Y'all making me fall in love all over again with music from my youth!

[@bobziadie2988]

Welcome to the spectacular world of Steeley Dan! Love watching tgese different people reacting, smiles poppin', heads bobbin', hands flailin', enjoying the greatest musical band of all time!!!

[@Scottracine68]

I love these compilation reactions! I thank the creator for justifying my belief of the power of music. The songs and bands I grew up loving are finally being appreciated, every single reviewer has a big smile on their face and that was how it hit me 40+ years ago and still does.

[@ColemanJRimer]

I remember being young - high school, I think - and Steely Dan won an award over Radiohead (Wonder Momma, make all these folks react to some Radiohead. Use magic! lol). That was the biggest crime against music in the history of music! Now, I get it. Steely Dan is the shit. I still LOVE Radiohead (Floyd is the best), but maaaaan, Steely Dan on vinyl with some bourbon... not much is better than that.

[@gsdfan8455]

One of those songs from my childhood that I’ve heard a million times and never knew the name.

[@zubee1]

lol!! It was my favorite album as a teen and I never knew the words except for the camera stuff!!

[@TheNorcalmonkey67]

Thank you Maestro Momma!! After a sh&tty day at work...first genuine smile thanks to you!

[@sally2shoes]

Love Steely Dan. 😅 Always feels like home to me when I hear it because that was always my moms GO-TO on Saturdays when we would clean house and work on projects. ❤

[@SnailMailShell]

What a fun choice, Momma! So many side-to-side head slides/nods. 😁 As a kid, I thought it was “Pain … it will come back to you.” 😅 I love the acoustic guitar version you chose for the reactor’s summaries. Lovely.

[@poshlady43]

This song was I heard made because I think one of the people, in the band had dated a Japanese woman named Peg. But there was another version where there was an up-and-coming actress who killed herself who jumped off the Hollywood sign her name was Peg. And you can actually look that up.

[@jhood758]

Love me some Steely Dan. Timeless music. I know this is from Aja but “Can’t buy a thrill” is my favorite. Good job WonderMomma. I hope that you do get all of your hard work back on your new hard drive🤞🏼. Anxious for Boston.

[@em17jayvee]

What a big smile I had during this vid! Such great reactions. All those great genuine smiles. That’s why I love reaction videos and you have an eye for details. Great job as always WonderMomma. Thanks! (I’m going to watch it again😃)

[@ghost641]

YES! Thank you WonderMomma!!!!!

[@tonyhunt4250]

Sooooooooooooo happy you are back! I love your song choices. This was another fire upload!

[@glynnborders762]

It is so cool to see these reactions. This is the music from my college days. We had sooooo much incredible music in the 1970's. I'm glad to see this generation reacting to Steely Dan the way we did when it was released. Peg is one of their best. You can never go wrong with The Dan.

[@tonyhomant244]

Michael McDonald sang some background vocals on this too. Chuck Rainey, on bass.

[@sydneiribeiro2238]

Boa noite, Momma. Belo balanço dessa música. A vibração é contagiosa e os amigos reactors curtiram como eu. Ótima reação. 🇺🇸🤜🤛🇧🇷😃

[@captainsatellite2112]

Done up in blueprint blue. It sure looks good on you. Love that color and always loved that image.

[@theoriginalkage]

One of the best albums from one of the best musical talents ever. Not the best song off the album (That’s “Deacon Blues”) but my wife loves it and that’s what counts.

[@gilfista5178]

You so good at what you do 😂 my high school jam hits today kids 🤙🏽

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Thanks Momma ❤ I really appreciate what you do so much ❤

[@kkampy4052]

Thanks for doing these. There is no way I have the time to watch all of these reaction channels.

[@mrdasbruce]

I have developed a love love love for your channel. You even make the commentaries, which i tend to skip usually, so enjoyable. Great Job!

[@WonderMommaOG]

Thank you, that means a lot. I am not very patient with the commentaries. lol I don't listen to a whole lot of them when I am just browsing... and when I get to that part of the video in a compilation I'm ready to be done😅 so I just do short tidbits of commentary. lol

[@isaacvanwart-i2v]

Thank you WonderMomma for putting these together. You’re brilliant. So much joy watching these. Interested in putting “The Weight” from THE LAST Waltz, “25 or 6 to 4” (Tanglewood), “Sultans of Swing” (Alchemy), “Higher Love” (with Chaka), and “Caravan” from THE LAST WALTZ? Thanks!

[@eduardosilvagomes2735]

So much love i have for Steely Dan! 😍 Timeless music and a superb musicianship, very talented and versatile group of musicians 👏🏻 I hope that you bring more comps of Dan's songs 🙏🏻

[@nekite1]

I'm 70 and Steely Dan is still up there when I get into my car and want a decent tune to cruise with. Superlative band that has withstood the test of time.

[@hampyonce]

These videos are fantastic. Thanks for doing them so caringly.