🎵 Steely Dan - Black Cow REACTION

[@gerib4234]

"Steely Dan is the cure for road rage" No truer words have ever been spoken!

[@gj8683]

This one and "Chain Lightning" and "Everything You Did" and "Home at Last," etc. But maybe not "Don't Take Me Alive."

[@trentmacdonald6283]

yeah, now I kinda want this quote on a tshirt

[@Aggiebrettman]

The last three times I've done the Hou-LA drive, I've wound up grooving to Steely Dan tunes almost the entire way. Just sooooo good and clean and easy to enjoy.

[@tr6681]

Can you say? Road Trip!

[@charliejaworski2562]

My brother and I were both laughing so hard at that. So funny and so true!

[@ronaldelliott4373]

One of their finest arrangements. The entire Aja album is gold. A true Classic.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

@Jordan Oezer Couldn’t agree more. This is my absolute favorite composition in their catalog. Regards

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

My favorite 😊

[@maha77]

_The Black Cow is a creamy cocktail that's made with a coffee liqueur like Kahlua, chocolate ice cream, root beer, and whipped cream. Some versions use Coke instead of root beer_

[@maha77]

@Intro to Classic Rock that too. So many definitions online, initially I think it just referred to a rootbeer float, made with coke? My preference: Kahlua & Vodka with a splash of cream

[@icdogg2361]

When I grew up it was just a rootbeer float. In a milkshake glass. Not a cocktail.

[@billr3724]

Bailey’s Irish cream with vanilla vodka and ice is enjoyable as well.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

@Intro to Classic Rock Isn’t it a Black Russian with vodka, no milk?

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

You sound like you could be a bartender if you're not.

[@lulee1891]

Lex hit the nail on the head! Great band, great songs to chill to.

[@musicman9969]

Hard to go wrong with Steely Dan. So many great songs!

[@simplecarnivore]

Steeley Dan = timeless perfection.. Rock jazz soul r&b all rolled into one,

[@francesw.6774]

And pop. Fagen has talked about how listening to ad jingles and other popular music influenced him growing up. It's telling, I think, that despite the musical fusion, elaborate arrangements, at times arcane lyrics, and perfectionistic production values, that the music is just so listenable - ear candy.

[@mikemorgan5015]

You left out funk. These cats were on a different level.

[@simplecarnivore]

@@mikemorgan5015 I'm a big funkster..Yes these cats had it all

[@Geerladenlad]

This is the kind of music that lends itself to being listened to on a really nice sound system with multiple subwoofers and many watts of power!

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you'll love their "Deacon Blues", "Aja" and "Josie"!!!!! Great songs from a legendary album. The album 'Aja' won the Grammy Award for Best Engineered Recording - Non-Classical and received Grammy nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. In my top 5 of all-time great albums!!!

[@americanmutt9089]

Don't forget Babylon Sisters.

[@DerekDominoes]

I don't know. Sounds like Brad might fall asleep while reacting to one of these! 😂😂

[@Bryan_Master_Blaster]

My wife and I have seen Steely Dan several times. Never disappoints. To me, their music "feels" late night/early morning in a city lounge. Relaxing.

[@joestrock8587]

The Cure for Road Rage…….excellent , love it

[@ShreveportJoe]

“Steely Dan… the cure for road rage.” Thanks for that, Lex. 👍

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

My all time fav band. Just saw them last month. Aja is a must. Never realized how good the drums were in this song until I saw it live.

[@guitearist]

I saw them at the Hollywood Bowl this year and it was fantastic.. Steve Gadd on the studio version is perfection though.

[@emichels]

I was lucky enough to attend a Dukes of September concert. Fagan, Scaggs and McDonald. Pretty sweet.

[@nitedreamer23]

No one in history has ever said that about Steve Gadd’s drumming ha ha.

[@GWHinCA]

One of the most entertaining parts of these reactions is seeing her always sit back and get into the groove and look at the the back of his head to see if he's vibing to it too. I think she's more open to different styles.

[@mrkrinkle72]

A black cow was what hip 50's teens called a chocolate soda. Mom told me that years ago.

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

GREAT ANALOGY LEX...."Cure for road rage" LOLOLOLOL!!! Scares me I am understanding *many* of your analogies!!!! LOL

[@John_Chu]

Peter Gunz & Prince Tariq sampled this on their hit, “Uptown Baby.” Steely Dan sampled by everyone, including Kanye.

[@MrCzarGuy1]

Yuuup

[@cajunsushi]

Always love me some Steely Dan. It’s a world to lay on the floor in the dark and just enjoy the exquisite sound of two with gifted studio musicians.

[@helgar791]

What is a Black Cow? It's basically a root beer float using Kahlua. The adult version however uses bourbon. Rudy's (Bar and Grill) still exists here in NYC on 9th ave between 44th and 45th. Then and now it is essentially a dive bar. In the 70's 42nd St was a hub for pro's and johns, and Rudy's was often where pro's, musicians, artists, and actors would mingle. On the bar when he sees her are her remedies (alcohol and drugs), and her book of numbers, so she was more a high priced pro. The pros also strolled from 26th and 11th ave to the Javits Center on 34th and 11th Ave down to 42nd, down to 7th Ave. There were many on the east side on Greene St from Houston to Spring St as well. He is a man who was hopelessly in love with a prostitute that cannot change her ways, and his many attempts to change her have proven fruitless. This is now perhaps his goodbye to her.

[@easyrolling]

Some great artists have passed through the Dan .. through the years..including Michael McDonald, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, (legendary session guitarist and multi- instrumentalist) Jeff Porcaro (drummer for Toto), David Palmer (lead singer), Steve Gadd (legendary drummer) & some great jazz musicians including Larry Carlton (guitarist), David Sanborn (great saxophonist).. Haven't found a song yet I haven't liked.. every album is loaded.. including this wonderful song .. hope you keep reacting to them.. thanks for a good review

[@richardsmith1161]

You forgot Bernard Purdie and Chuck Rainey

[@daddyboy3546]

And you left out Victor Feldman on keys, Joe Sample as well and the amazing Clydie King, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta Fields, Rebecca Louis - on backing vocals.

[@jimmyc3755]

You are so right Lex, Steely Dan was in our cars back then. Coming home from a party, bar, you are just in a grove, easy, calm.

[@gregfagan199]

Every musician who plays on a Steely Dan record is one of the best in the world.

[@richardmartin9565]

"Bistro music!" Good description.

[@joesmith8725]

Its jazz rock, big in the '70s and '80s. Black Cow is a drink, yall correct. It's like a White Russian, but creamier and a little different. Kahlua, chocolate ice cream, liquor, root beer and other stuff. Also the saxophone solos were common during the '70s, '80s and parts of the '90s. Many good asongs from Steely Dan, check out more of them. '70s and early '80s. Lounge music for sure and relaxing, sophisticated lol. Music for the chill bars or coffee shops. BTW, Lots of Steely Dan songs were sampled by rappers. It's smooth jazzy, funk rock music. This song for instance was sampled back in the late '90s/early '00s, East Coast/NY group, Lord Tariq/Peter Gunz "DeJa Vu (Uptown Baby!)" and other songs/artists. But, Lord Tariq/Peter Gunz was a huge hit and very fun song/video and at night clubs.

[@geoffn54]

This is so cool. Steely Dan made some great numbers, always a combination of sounds. Jazz, big band, rhythm and blues... you name it.

[@kathleenvaughn3630]

So laid-back....

[@ajmoore2201]

Aja imo is the all time greatest album, never gets old!

[@christopheryochum3602]

I used to be a manager of Arby's a long time ago. We used to sell chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and black cow milkshakes. The black cow shake was root beer flavored.

[@kennethmardis2132]

Can't get any better than Steely Dan

[@petnzme]

"a cure for road rage" Nice one Lexy💕

[@danieltruyts-ke4gi]

AJA was released 47 years ago ... how time flies.

[@robertkaplan3324]

Steely Dan is Donald Fagen,and Walter Becker,and countless session musicians over the years! R.I.P. Walter

[@raymondpadilla7919]

YOU HAVEN'T EVEN SCRATCHED THE SURFACE OF THE DAN..... KEEP IT UP.....THE DAN WILL BECOME YOUR FAVORITE BAND.... I GUARANTEE.

[@jeCktHeReal]

tasty song from beginning to end. a real classic, i first heard it this year and it blew me away how you can sneak in a lot of jazzy, "crazy" sounding chords in a radio hit type song if you are subtle enough with it.

[@johntremmel3949]

Brad definitely needs to get out more 😎

[@kdm71291]

It's funny...most of their music had dark, angry or depressing themes....but it's presented in such a serene, uplifting way that you hardly notice, haha! I love SD!

[@johnnyfox8934]

I got into their music in elementary school. It wasn't until later that I realized they song about some truly reprehensible stuff and shady people. 😆

[@edsherrod5216]

Steely Dan demanded perfection and wouldn't quit until he got what he wanted. This song (and others) are the result of that... You won't hear anything else like it anywhere.

[@duanemcfate3119]

Amazing band got to see them 2 times at the fourm in LA back in 79 and 81.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Such a wonderful groovy song.

[@sonicart1808]

I can confirm "The Dan" does help with road rage Lex...usually when I listen to them in the car it does help relax me and I only want to 'occasionally' strangle somebody.

[@samson9535]

A Black Cow can be an adult beverage or a kids beverage. One uses bourbon and the other doesn't. For the adult version: Combine 1/2 cup of evaporated milk with 2 cups of root beer (your choice on the brand but we used A&W Root Beer for this particular one) and 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon. Mix then split between two tall cocktail glasses. Add ice to fill the glass. Drizzle chocolate sauce on the top. Serve.

[@jeffcobb2734]

When this came out, I was a teenager into rock, new wave, etc. so this was not my cup of tea. The older I get, the more I appreciate it. So smooth, and the production values are off the charts. Steely Dan has very skilled song structures and musicians.

[@leemcclements8889]

Steely Dan is a total rabbit hole. So much, so good. I could listen to them all day, every day!

[@stevenblock9712]

Steely Dan already had about five years of great songs and albums before they switched it up to the jazz-pop sound of the Aja album (1977), one of the greatest and most original albums you can hear. It had three singles but all of the songs on the album are equally good. It was the creation of the two founders of Steely Dan and an all star collection of studio musicians. The title song, Aja, is really something special. Donald Fagan has been an amazing writer/producer as a solo artist and made more great albums.

[@IrishKack]

One of my faves by SD. Outrageous!

[@blackwolf6082]

R&B meets jazz

[@robertkaplan3324]

Donald Fagen still goes out as Steely Dan with session musicians

[@craiger991gm]

When I worked at a hifi shop years ago. When someone wanted to listen to the big $ speakers this was the album we would put on. It's quality sound made me a lot of commissions.

[@esdel1955]

BEST. BAND. EVER.

[@atdeacon]

Been my favorite band for over 40 years. since I started listening to music...every song is a unique masterpiece

[@mynameispaul0530]

Steely Dan were perfectionists.

[@josephgallagher945]

Steely Dan is freaking CREAM OF THE CROP. This album got me into jazz.👍 There's a YT video about the making of Aja with Fagan & Becker. You gotta watch it.

[@dan1of10bechtold6]

You NEVER stop the artist in mid-song...NEVER

[@julespilla]

Love Steely Dan. Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby) sampled music from the beginning of this song.

[@thelowe6393]

IMHO, Becker and Fagan are right up there with Stevie Wonder as our finest composers of modern music. Sophisticated, intelligent and always listenable.

[@williamweiss6128]

The legend of Steely Dan.

[@davesivirn2283]

Steely Dan is the cure for road rage. The best review ever.

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to more Steely Dan… "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Aja", "Deacon Blues", "Bodhisattva", "Time Out of Mind", "Any Major Dude Will Tell You", "Hey Nineteen", "Show Biz Kids", "Fire in the Hole", "My Old School", "Dirty Work", "Josie" 🎸🤘

[@MrCzarGuy1]

Bunch of rappers have sampled this over the years

[@genecase9464]

As I've said before, Steely dan is music for grownups.

[@moonlitegram]

Steely Dan and the session guys they worked with are true master craftsman. Every facet of this album is executed to such a high degree. The songwriting, the arrangements, the playing, and production is all top notch.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

If Steely Dan see this reaction they'll likely be inspired to write a song "Lex - No Road Rage" . 😁

[@bobwowk8440]

Lex, you nail it every single time!

[@soakedbearrd]

Steele Dan is that artist you listen to when you are tired of hard rock and such. It’s very mature and very unique.

[@rustyshackelford4503]

Amen. I just spent about 5-6 years listening exclusively to modern heavy prog metal. Lots of aggression and complexity. But I’ve kind of grown stale of it and this 70’s jazz/funk is the exact wavelength I’ve migrated over to. The sounds are so gooey and perfect. So much life to it. After a while heavy music (while it has merits) starts to sound fairly robotic

[@soakedbearrd]

@@rustyshackelford4503 yeah me too, even though I still love me some Opeth (they have many shades) and mastodon (as good as pop metal but with substance), I find myself mellowing and jamming with bands like steely Dan more and more lately.

[@hog7203]

I remember hearing Steely Dan music, especially this era of it, described as parlor rock, or living room rock. Something like that anyway. They're one of my favorite bands. Some people have trouble liking their music the first few times they listen to it, especially the laid back tunes. I've friends from the '70s, who didn't like em back then, but later on became huge fans.

[@keithb.9189]

I've seen many reactions to this song. This is definitely the most unenthusiastic. But I respect honest reactions that aren't overhyped. I think if you listened to the Aja album in full you might have a better appreciation. This song eases you into a great album that was so well produced it was an album of choice used to sell hifi back in the day. Many artists and rappers have sampled this song, even Beyonce.

[@lesmowatt3563]

I've loved steely Dan for years.. if someone doesn't get it , that's their problem.

[@keithb.9189]

@@lesmowatt3563 This guy get's it. There's hope yet. : Bro Reacts to Steely Dan - Aja / Zay & Zel kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKfKh3Rvft52aZo

[@modbyarturo]

Agree, especially the dude. Talking about "passing out," "taking a nap," and the serious scowl. Lame!

[@sealdrup]

So chill and smooth. Big fan of Steely Dan. Did you know that in the song Hotel California by the Eagles there is a line where they pay homage to this group 'they stab them with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast'.

[@MrRabbit43]

You gotta appreciate the mix , engineering and production values of this recording!

[@Adam-zo3yf]

This is some of the best music ever recorded. Hands down.

[@rutssy]

Steely Dan is the cure for road rage!

[@sallyhart3044]

I literally listen to Steely Dan on my long drive home in rush hour traffic in Detroit!! Soothes the rage 😂❤

[@crazydale1000]

Green Earrings is very funky. My favorite song by the Dan

[@charlesberton2581]

Dan at its peak. Thanks, cats.

[@phohead]

Check out the dope sample from - Lord Tariq, Peter Gunz - Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby) (Album Version)

[@Spazzmatazzz]

"What is A Black Cow Drink Made of? The Black Cow is a creamy cocktail that's made with a coffee liqueur like Kahlua, chocolate ice cream, root beer, and whipped cream. Some versions use Coke instead of root beer."

[@popaof3]

Favorite song by these guys

[@rrbg1180]

You got to listen to the tune again. Just incredible.

[@danw2276]

Its an early a.m. winding down party music. Lights low, slow grinding waltz like music. Been there, done that and smile every time I hear them. Thanks guys

[@alexandraozbourne3937]

Steely Dan not only the cure for RR but for anything putting you in that "vibe" we would all rather not experience.

[@g4m3rm0j0]

Steely Dan is as close to sophistication as simpletons like myself ever get.

[@NT-fo3me]

Show Biz Kids. You can thank me later. And a Black Cow is made with coffee liqueur like Kahlua, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and root beer.

[@markh2200]

You can't be mad and listen to Steely Dan, I agree with these two!

[@ischmidt]

I've done some pretty serious road trips with an all-Dan playlist and it is indeed nearly impossible to be mad. Didn't make me sleepy, either, to speak to what Brad's saying.

[@nickshields1011]

Aja is what Mozart would have recorded if he were around today. Perfection.

[@Ticci_Toby-x2h]

Choice selection. Hope you guys are doing well. Cheers from TX!

[@NebulizerChi]

No detail considered too small or trifling to be attended to with genuine care by this outfit ---to whom a standard of sheer perfection always was well worth settling for...

[@Windowgemz]

Music doesn't come much better than Steely Dan!

[@tonkatoy3636]

Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide

[@davethebarber62920]

Where I'm from, a Black Cow is the same as a Root Beer Float. I've heard other places call a Coke Float a Black Cow.

[@drumhaver223]

When you first start listening to Steely Dan, blow off the lyrics and any video. The only way to appreciate their multi-layered compositions are to listen only, with no distractions. Do this and SD might become one of your favorite bands of all time.

[@andyscott5277]

Seriously. Somebody really thought their dancing martini glass animation deserved to share the spotlight with such a beautifully complex composition? 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️😅 Also, sound quality was not up to par…

[@mikecavaretta2621]

I agree. These cheesy lyrics videos destroy the experience.

[@francesw.6774]

Yes, such an annoying accompaniment.

[@stevenapolitano1056]

Besides displaying incredible artistry, Steely Dan is widely respected for meticulous attention to the art of making fine recordings. The gold standard. If you wanna hear what an audio system is cable of... Aja.

[@radar0412]

Just because your Subscribers are sick of listening to "Deacon Blues" ove the Past 40 years shouldn't mean you don't get to be thrilled by that Top 5 Steely Dan tune! Cheers from the Rock and Roll Past!

[@glassslide]

It's "Greene Street" which is a street from Greenwich Village to Soho in NYC. Its got cobblestones and has been used for countless commercial photo shoots.

[@chrissiegle1065]

Yes... Steely Dan is definitely cigar and cognac music... just don't look up where they got their name lol... Great reaction. Thank you.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Cognac or . . . Chocolate milk martini!

[@ArmandoMPR]

Steely Dan is like the highest form of waiting room music.

[@michaelbrito2978]

Ahhhh!! great choice!!

[@kianpa1]

The entire album is great! One of my fav bands!

[@markphillips3186]

A Black Cow may be a cocktail but my understanding is that it is also the name of root beer or cola float made with ice cream either vanilla or chocolate

[@dougwalker3333]

Steely Dan is your favorite band's favorite band.

[@leonardocartes1253]

Black Cow - delicious adult beverage. Steely Dan - delicious adult music. Heh heh. Keep checkin'. Miss the 70s yo.

[@TheJoshuaPimentel]

Sometimes I search KZbin for Steely Dan reaction videos.

[@TheJoshuaPimentel]

@@ginnywhat5777 lol yep.