Steely Dan “ Deacon Blues “ / Reaction ❤️

[@zelstephen]

Your absolutely right....you can't go wrong with Steely Dan . I'm a 62 year old black male and been listening and grooving to Steely Dan since the 70's. They are great and the musicians they use for recording are the best out there. Steely Dan is two people Donald Fagan and Walter Becker( R. I. P. ). Listen to more,enjoy and you'll dig them even more......peace

[@marielaveau5321]

The day I quit my last job (almost 12 years of BS) I walked out, drove straight to Walmart and bought an inflatable pool, and a case of beer. Spent the rest of that summer in my backyard floating and drinking beer....and listening to Steely Dan on repeat. 😎✌️💜💚💛

[@paul-Ess]

You're cooler than the otherside of the pillow.

[@milesdust3465]

Great! I did the same and I moved to another country. But of course Steely Dan is almost on instant replay. Stay safe. Cheers!

[@montymontano8618]

Great mic drop.

[@Brainhoneywalker]

Marie Laveau May you be healthy, happy, safe, and have everything you need. One door closes, twelve swing wide open. Trust your gut.🥰

[@tedharvick9010]

My kind of summer

[@jimfrederick3907]

The "Smoothest" music of the 70's. "Hey Nineteen" is a must.

[@bethbosheers8096]

Amen

[@anthonytimmons9328]

The Album Aja is a masterpiece, another album that I wore out more than once after I bought it on vinyl back in 1977, always have been a huge Steely Dan fan, you want another one of their songs to react to? Just pick one kiddo they are all great.

[@donaldparsons8906]

I’m 73 and I bought this album on cassette because that’s all they had then. I’m driving on Hyw 101 headed north to Mendocino county in my new Porsche mid engine and was playing Deacon Blues. I stopped to pick up a couple of young 20 somethings and they were headed to see Jim Jones. They died a few yrs later after drinking poisoned cool aid. But they loved this song too. I recommend getting on the freeway and playing Deacon Blues while you drive down that road.

[@ssacra22]

Outside of Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan arguably had the next best horn section in rock.

[@Coolrockndad]

Finally "Deacon Blues". Hope you do more Steely Dan reactions.

[@danbremberger1699]

I've been saying since the 70s, they have no bad songs,, its one of those rare bands that worked their asses off in gthe studio to compose such great music.

[@phillinfree]

Every song on Aja is great. Check out green earrings by Steely Dan.

[@jeraldkimball494]

Steely Dan has been my vibes for years.

[@keithetherington4824]

This song takes me back to High School, it's one of my favorites from this band.

[@ronrobbins2737]

Thanks for spreading the word, you “get it!” So many reviewers over-analyze lyrics, or stare at a video when listening to this and other steely Dan masterpieces, and they don’t get it! Not only do you have so many more steely Dan albums to check out, but don’t forget Donald Fagen‘s solo albums, starting with his 1982 classic, THE NIGHTFLY.

[@sammybeck7794]

Steely Dan are definitely the groove Masters

[@martinjones4425]

Another great Steely Dan song is the title track of their fifth album, The Royal Scam. Where Deacon Blues was kind of upbeat, the lyrics were kind of dark when you really listen to them, The Royal Scam is very dark. But it is definitely a great song. And if you like music with some great sax in it, check out Carole King's Jazzman. A classic from the mid 1970s.

[@bethbosheers8096]

Well hello there you, the coolest song, ever! The best lyrics, production, musicians and vocalists, of all time. And ITZJT TV, I enjoyed your reaction and commentary to Steely Dan’s music. Oh, and they mention my team, “The Alabama Crimson Tide.” We just won our 28th SEC Football Championship, two days a ago. Don’t get no cooler than this, y’all. 😏😎❤️

[@babylonsister118]

When I was about 18, a musician I dated turned me on to Steely Dan (I am a 62 year OLD woman!) although I had already heard the radio commercial type hits, which honestly are fair to middling. The year this album came out I listened to it over and over...it drove my man insane! I even named a dog we had back then Aja. As you can see my name here is BabylonSis after another one of their greats. Here is the live version : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH65fHSFrrmIm5Y. One of the earlier songs I fell in love with is from the Royal Scam album, Kid Charlemagne and since it's a bit tricky to understand, here is some background info on what the song is about. The guy he is referring to had a chemical engineering background and produced mass quantities of LSD within two short years he had manufactured just over 5 million doses. He was also the sound guy for the Grateful Dead. Name Owsley Stanley, grandchild of Kentucky politician. Another live version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6nEmJWFlMqkbpY Godspeed on your musical journey!

[@chrisjacobs9718]

Good to see the young like yourself listening to the classics, real music💖

[@danielceo4694]

Josie is another great one. Larry Carlton really lets his guitar rip on that!

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Walter Becker did the guitar solo on Josie.

[@michaelbastraw1493]

I "learn[ed] to work the saxophone" (alto) in 1967, found you could make money doing it, and never looked back. Even though I don't always get to "play just what I feel," and don't "drink Scotch whiskey all night long," I've yet to "die behind the wheel". Best. Leo.

[@lawrenceeason8007]

So glad this song brought such a smile to your face. Love seeing people enjoy themselves. "Black Cow" is probably my favorite on this album

[@jamesnorrisbarrett8927]

Absolutely brilliant songwriting

[@Iriscal]

If you pay attention to the lyrics, that saxophone that comes in during the instrumental bridge is the character in the song. Donald had a truly masterful plan for this song in advance for this recording. The saxophonist, Donald and Walter heard him playing on TV, knew they had to get him for the part. They called him up, and he said, "let me listen to the studio tracks to get a feel for it" and after he did so, he only took one take to get it just the way they wanted it. For comparison, they would get take after take from all of their musicians to make sure it sounded exactly like they thought it should.

[@karenj3611]

Love Steely Dan

[@roberthavard5206]

"Learn to work the saxophone I play just what I feel...." better have a great sax solo. This is one awesome solo!

[@thejoeybanta9224]

Your right all these songs got lots of airplay and yet I feel because of the volume of great songs they were underrated somehow. But when I listen now it blows me away how many great songs they were responsible for. Please play kid Charlemagne and Dirty work two of my favorites.

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

She already reacted to those.

[@MB-mw1xr]

You missed out on seeing SD live. I saw them several times; what an amazing group of musicians.

[@Jonni1027]

Wonderful reaction... you made me Reexperience it again after many years

[@jeraldkimball494]

You'd love Bourbon Street in New Orleans with all the blue and jazz horns there.

[@danielceo4694]

Hey, alright! Deacon Blues! That's the nickname some of my friends call me, since I'm a Deacon and I love the blues! 😁 But it's such a great song! Great choice! Great taste! I'm groovin' with you!

[@t.r.1708]

Thx! We would test our new stereo equipment with Steely Dan exclusively!

[@ronaldmilner8932]

You are so cool, you leave me speechless!!

[@morelife6508]

ha! her eyes are red!! :-)

[@mikeyrebs8259]

Great Great Album !!!

[@tomtrahan8485]

Go Girl...! Great choice.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Super groovy tune!

[@louismartin4106]

i love that song too

[@revo1336]

I see you going down the jazz saxophone rabbit hole in the future , Coltrane, Sonny Rollins , Stan Getz, etc.

[@johnfinley373]

JT...you are so right..."You cannot go wrong with Steely Dan." I love the sax as well as always...You are the bomb. Cheers.

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

"Doctor Wu" and "Aja" both have amazing sax solos.

[@ljw5768]

The measure of this band is that in the comments everyone is recommending different of their songs. There are endless superb tracks from which to choose. I’m going to recommend Bad Sneakers.

[@brendawoodson3230]

I love steely Dan since they came out you have good taste In music try some phoebe snow you will not be disappointed I promise if you need some songs to listen to I will gladly send suggestions

[@jenniferbabros1985]

Excellent Choice Doll My Old School is also a great song by SD

[@tessab.5379]

Honey this my chill music 🎶 😌 ✨

[@davewilson435]

Pick a song. Any song by these guys and you can't go wrong. I agree with you about the sax. A horn makes any song better. "Dirty Work" and "Show Biz Kids" are a couple of good ones if you haven't heard them already.

[@brentwiley1583]

My 2nd favorite band ever!!! Allman brothers are still 1st,but the Mighty Dan of Steel!!!

[@mikemarcott4888]

I was speaking of Carole King Jazzman awesome tune lady

[@alexneil6777]

That was brilliant x

[@williamvesey3679]

You should check out Hey Nineteen from their album Gaucho.

[@martyemmons3100]

Some of the Funkiest white bands are contemporaries of Steely Dan. Average White Band's "Walk On By" and "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs. The mid 1970's didn't make any difference what genre of music we listened to. I seriously remember spending money on Brazilian Bossa Nova. Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66.

[@erichirsch583]

You could sing to me anytime you want JT… 😘💕😘💕

[@julianrobles2695]

Seeing you react and move to the music just makes me want to ask you if you would care to share this dance with me 😊

[@theivory1]

You like sax, listen to Florida Room by Donald Fagen. He also wrote this song.

[@roseschiraldo215]

Roe schiraldo I grew up with steely dan

[@laccrotrip]

You should react to Jonathan Roy - Keeping Me Alive (Live Acoustic Performance) i'm sure you will love it !!!

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Doctor Wu, Your Gold Teeth II, The Caves of Altamira, Don’t Take Me Alive, Sign In Stranger, Green Earrings, Haitian Divorce, The Royal Scam

[@phillinfree]

Michael Trogdon Right on Michael I would add your gold teeth from Katy lied

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

@@phillinfree The first 30 seconds of YGTII is like nothing else. Love that song and album.

[@phillinfree]

Michael Trogdon it’s amazing they have songs your gold teeth and your gold teeth II. Either of those songs any band would kill to record.

[@timetravellingone]

"Kid Charlemagne"

[@anthonytimmons9328]

But in Addendum- If I may point you in a specific direction? I suggest listening to Home at Last- (from the same album Aja) you won't be disappointed.

[@byronmitchell3784]

STEELY DAN, "DEACON BLUES "... IF YOU LOVE THE SAXOPHONE YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT "TRAFFIC", AND "LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS"...

[@Burt.Macklin]

Please react TO "ONLY A FOOL WOULD SAY THAT" the best SD song imo

[@ryanchristopher2810]

Great pick gurly! Should get you some proper earphones tho when listening to master pieces like Steely Dan! Check out Blons BL03 on amazon. 40 bucks and they will elevate your listening experiences to new heights!

[@carmenwise2256]

Saxophone???play BAKER Street by Gerry Rafferty. It's great!

[@JamesSmith-yw3nn]

Jeff Porcaro “ The Groovemaster “ on drums.

[@mikemarcott4888]

Motown fan here big time my most favorite is Temptations I kind of equal them to Led Zeppelin rock and roll

[@sjd5750]

Have you done "Josie" yet?

[@markburnham7512]

I'm disappointed when I see folks hear lyrics like "Drink Scotch whiskey all night long, and die behind the wheel" with no reaction. That's heavy stuff.

[@Coolrockndad]

Their biggest hit was "Do it Again".

[@НевенаТуцић]

React to pink floyd echoes pompeii

[@haywoco2]

What's your intro riff from? That shit is dope

[@jeffnovack1321]

Have you listened to "My old school" yet?

[@tedharvick9010]

Great song

[@mikemarcott4888]

Coolio I subscribe to you here in 2021 end of October thanks for a cool critique

[@BackyardEngineer334]

Please listen to Bobby Bland “Ain’t no love in the heart of the city” or “Ive got to use my imagination”

[@johnfinley373]

)MG JT ...do Dave Matthews Band...song called Number 41. You will not be disappointed

[@lectrichobo6478]

Their homage to the Bird...

[@laapache1]

still haven't done Rikki Don't lose that number

[@hubrisnaut]

Girl, old man now, but I would have asked you to dance then. Will still.

[@JoaoSantos-eo6db]

Listen Aja, Steely Dan

[@JoaoSantos-eo6db]

With Steve Gad​d on​ drums

[@mikemarcott4888]

If you want to hear some great saxophone play Jasmine

[@joeschmo8862]

Can you please react to Tron song or Funny thing. Both by Thundercat. Please send thank you.

[@davidvalensi8616]

Try New Frontier

[@mikef7672]

I'm

[@laapache1]

I blame your parents. That you never heard of these groups, If you like Steely. You would also like . Doobie brothers,Itkeeps you running minute by minute. Hall and Oates, Rich girl. Jimmy hendrix ,Dolly Dagger, Hey Joe studio versions, Queen , Bohemian

[@paul-Ess]

Bad songs start after the 1980 Gaucho album when they should have changed their name to "Shitty dan"!

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Actually, Two Against Nature and Everything Must Go are technically better than the 70s stuff. The music is even more complex and sophisticated and they kept pushing the envelope every album. I love all the Steely Dan albums including the Donald Fagen solo albums.

[@paul-Ess]

@@MichaelTrogdon1990 your entitled to your opinion but I think your in the minority.As for technically better,no way.

[@dougcosbie5860]

Two against nature is a fantastic album. If you think they are bad songs you probably don’t understand them musically.

[@mikewritz]

Dude, I wouldn’t even say there is a “bad” song on either of their later albums. “Two Against Nature” even won the Grammy for album of the year. I agree that I don’t like those 2 albums as much as their pre 1980s albums but there are gems on both of those albums. I wouldn’t expect an album to sound like an album from 20+ years earlier, just saying. Give them another listen.

[@paul-Ess]

@@dougcosbie5860 how many reaction channels you see doing anything after Gaucho?Or comments suggesting songs after Gaucho?