Rikki Don't Lose That Number - Steely Dan Guitar Run Through

This is a guitar run through of this single released in 1974 by rock/jazz rock group Steely Dan and the opening track from their third album Pretzel Logic.
I decided to play through this one on a strat. I don't have access to all of my instruments or sounds at present but I would likely have used the Strat anyway. I have a number of Pink Floyd songs to record at present but find that Steely Dan songs compliment them in my practice routines - sort of like a yin and yang relationship. I hope you enjoy this video! 👍🏻

[@randallyoung6715]

This is a great cover, really nuanced and complete. Thanks for sharing!

[@NigelGuitar]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@elpelagabriel1755]

equisite played

[@billydelacruz1500]

Awesome job and good taste in Strats! Looks like my CS 2010 Pro! Smoothest Strat I’ve ever played!! 🤣🤣🤪Thanks for sharing your skills !!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Allguitarinfo]

man. dig it...This Strat sounds great just spot on playing ..wish more of the young guys Knew of Steely Dan. The Guitar work is just great no matter who recorded which part ..

[@johnr3369]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!! Made my day!! Thanks!

[@gasovensforqcult]

Clearer than the studio recording and spot on

[@goodvibesteadyblazin]

one of my favourite solos of all time . steely dan is so great i just love them so much. nice work !!

[@wilbert5916]

after hearing your version, I corrected my playing accordingly, taking along more of the piano parts. Thanks for correcting me.

[@markkindermannart4028]

same here

[@torch47xx70]

Awesome

[@dbfcrell8300]

It's funny how subtly different players hear how the guitar parts go in this song, yet most versions I see get certain parts exactly the same and other parts that either include the melody, and some which are much more basic versions. It all works, which is the magic of this song I guess.

[@pedrodiaz5540]

Right, It’s called being aware of the musical landscape !

[@capricornpicnic4915]

excellent stuff! well done!

[@hotriffsofthrash]

Very nice!

[@randydumont6362]

Fantastic. I’ve been playing this for 40 years, but only the rhythm. Your lead is amazing. I have 3 life changing chords for you to swap in to your Rikki. The first 3 chords, D-A-E replace them with D Mu Major, A Mu Major and E Mu Major. Arpeggiate them as well. On each of the 3 chords, there is always a second note that is the same as the root. Move that repeated note up 2 steps. It’s a stretch, but so so beautiful. That is a Mu major chord. A Steely Dan sound.

[@bruceripepi867]

Beautiful cover. I was having trouble figuring out one of the fills in the chorus and you nailed it. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@jw9947]

great job. as good or better than any similar covers I've seen posted. Tone, timing, feeling, articulation, accuracy - this has it all.

[@deetee6339]

Reaching out to give thanks, my friend. This has been a huge help to me. Gigging it live for the first time tomorrow and I'm excited as hell. Your great playing and attention to the details has been a big help for me. All the best -- -

[@daniellacroix-t9h]

Always loved this SD title (among many others). The guitar solo by Jeff "Skunk" Baker is really a tricky one. Your cover is just perfect. Congrats !

[@TahoeTelecaster]

That's a winner Nigel! When I go at this song, doing it this well will be the goal.

[@kirbyn2010]

Very well done, thanks!

[@yeahboee]

Fantastic!

[@Sumbibebe]

Awesome!!

[@216trixie]

Thank you, this is the runs through I was looking for, great job!

[@edshred1657]

Amazing! Simply.....amazing

[@jimpallace494]

Thanks so much. This was super helpful

[@WildBillQRO]

Great JOB

[@MerrickGuitar]

Well done!

[@michaelroessmann2524]

Awesome!

[@klaus.hagemann]

Perfect 🎉, awesome guitar playing 👍

[@daverench2327]

I liked that alot

[@markobrien5352]

Brilliant

[@ubeziogianpiero]

Great!

[@terrencedeagle4429]

Beautiful.

[@iowaguy217]

That is soooo awesome!!!!!!

[@tonymikolich5873]

😊love this

[@pedrodiaz5540]

Nicely done or should I say very nicely done

[@johnnorth6004]

Great playing !!

[@anthonylewis1980]

Cleaner than a preachers sheets !!!!

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Love it!!

[@williamb2845]

Nicely done

[@PapeModa]

Real nice buddy. Good work!

[@resolute7627]

Dude you killed it.

[@johnparsons4941]

A great version

[@kurtlonde5892]

.... I like it...!! 💕

[@mr.crapper7197]

YOW! 👍

[@1Keef]

Fantastic cover mate! Any chance for a lesson? Cheers!👍👍

[@djizzah]

great song, their only hit here in Australia, once the eighties hit they were no good for some reason.

[@jobuckley2999]

No good? What?

[@vernunderwood9979]

Your vibrato is just sick! Nevermind for a moment your ability to pull off every nuance in this classic or your generosity to share it, if there is anybody on planet earth with the Paul Kossof vibrato, it's you. I cannot come anywhere close the directional motion required to shake the strings while bending them upwards on the fretboard. This "appears" to be effortless for you. People tell me how good I am when I play out. I come home to learn new songs and see this video, I am then immediately put in my place. I am wondering what picks you use. I use the Fender Thins. Your right hand playing is very similar to mine. I am also wondering what string guages you are using. I currently use 11 guage on my electrics and when I play, my left hand sometimes has to go to war. I'm moving to 10's on my tele soon. I guess this is a long winded Thank-You and and a request for a little info. Thank-You !!!

[@NigelGuitar]

Thanks very much for your kind comments Vern and thank you for watching, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I tend to play with the Dunlop medium gel picks and sometimes with the jazz tone 207 for a thicker tone. I mainly use 10 gauge strings but have 11s installed on my D'Angelico 👍

[@marcelodonati]

What did you use (gear)? Thanks for the video! Great job!!!!

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Go Skunk!!

[@jeanbenoit5499]

Your rendition of Rikki is outstanding and so clean. Do have tabs for any of your covers? Cheers

[@markkindermannart4028]

This is just so good, perfect in fact...Quick question...for the little tag before you get back to the opening lick between sections; most guys are doing a little D/A/D/A-A/A kind of thing, but it looks like you're throwing an E in there before that last A...or are you just using a different voicing...I can't see your fingers well, but it sounds amazing...???

[@NigelGuitar]

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it. There is an A chord with an open high E if it’s the part I think you are referring to.

[@jeanbenoit5499]

you don't happen to have the tabs available? Thanks Nigel!

[@toomanywaystofall]

🎵r0ck0n 🎵

[@charlesjirkovsky14]

I love your strat! Can you tell us about it? Year and info? It looks and sounds awesome.

[@NigelGuitar]

Thanks, it’s a US standard 2002, all stock parts with no modifications

[@johnparsons4941]

​@@NigelGuitar love your sound Nigel

[@bradlengel3150]

Great cover of the whole track with all the fills! Did you create the backing track yourself or get it from somewhere else? I would rather not re-create it.

[@NigelGuitar]

Thank you. If I remember rightly I found that track on guitarbackingtracks.com a few years ago now

[@FoolishPrankster]

Cô¿ôL

[@teleclasster]

Great!

[@Philippedeux]

Awesome!