I played with Larry Carlton for 5 years starting in 1961. He is still the coolest most laid back musician I ever worked with and he fits Steely Dan like a glove. Jerry LaFavor, drumer
@patrickguitar86763 жыл бұрын
Yes jerry
@joshalger60592 жыл бұрын
Just recently started studying Larry and let me say...Man what an incredibly tasteful and wonderful guitar player. Needless to say I have a lot to learn lol
@basehead617 Жыл бұрын
I hope he's a nice guy.. almost all top level studio musicians are complete assholes personally
@MRSAGFLY54 Жыл бұрын
Proove it it I played with 15 recordnig artists abd will prove it NNd will lcrovd it
@peterjones4621 Жыл бұрын
This life really throws you some curves, losing Walter had really saddened me, Fagen and Becker are geniuses, they created a new vibrant and unique style and sound of Jazz/vocal/piano and wind instruments we've never heard before. Steely Dan is my favorite instrumental band.
@BungleJoogie686 жыл бұрын
I like how casually Purdie brings up he has the perfect groove for the song because of course he does.
@haljones246 Жыл бұрын
Listening to Steely Dan music slows the aging process. It's just such laid back and sophisticated harmony. It's a single malt triple scotch with no aftereffects.
@888jimm3 ай бұрын
Amen 😂
@OZRIC198510 жыл бұрын
Purdie is definitely one of the best drummers of all time. His beat on this song is totally mesmerizing. :)
@NedLobotomy4ble2 ай бұрын
💯 % agree. Listen to Zeppelin playing "Fool in the Rain," some similarities there. Purdy and Bonham, both incredible
@manifestgtr14 жыл бұрын
bernard is a true professional....they give him a bunch of guidelines but say they dont know exactly what they want...and he immediately rises to the occassion
@danielsigno9224 Жыл бұрын
Purdie shuffle!! I love you Bernard!! Master!!! God Bless you!❤❤👏
@ucdbnxt7318 Жыл бұрын
AJA will be another timeless album. Still listening to it 45 years later... Really a work of genius....
@mspriortube14 жыл бұрын
It's great to hear these back-stories: "Essentially, we just wrote a little blues about Ulysees." Intonation meets intelligence...it's a beautiful thing.
@SeekerSmith7 жыл бұрын
Walter Becker's finding himself in the studio with world-class sessions guys for the first time and thinking, "Wow, I'm really outclassed here," is such an education. The moment where you realize that a normal-looking person is a talented, experienced, musical genius...such a Salieri-meets-Mozart-for-the-first-time experience. Add that to the fact that there were several of them in the room.
@steelyfan77458 жыл бұрын
Damn...that drummer knows his shit
@michaelpalombo4706 жыл бұрын
Steely Dan brought up all the best in these musicians
@craigedwards29402 жыл бұрын
They did. But they also tested their patience at times. :-) Which is fair enough, it's their name, they're entitled to expect the best.
@jrzy4912 жыл бұрын
Timeless song. This album was a masterpiece.
@rooseveltdavis9559 Жыл бұрын
My favorite track on the whole album. That guitar solo kills me all the time. Just beautiful. Home At Last.
@mysticmoose Жыл бұрын
that solo
@kennethpeller74116 ай бұрын
It's definitely one of my favorites
@abrahamjackson601911 жыл бұрын
This album was perfection....
@guilhermedantas50676 жыл бұрын
Purdie listing bands he played with is just priceless. I love "Burdie"... Such a character.
@shasha-muse60547 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Walter Becker. your musical genius and exquisite wit will be sorely missed. heaven will be having one heck of a jam session with you on board. I hope Donald will carry on......i know that's what you would have wanted.🎶🎶🎶
@castaneasounds3 жыл бұрын
What cracks me up is how the editor fades out Purdie as he lists off his collabs. The unedited version lasts for the entire length of Aja
@oRuTRa4515 жыл бұрын
I swear Bernard Purdie and Chuck Rainey make one of the best bass-drums duos in Jazz/Funk. Music, period. And this album is only one piece of evidence.
@richdys12 жыл бұрын
Bernard is a riot. Met him a few times in NYC. A real character. The secret of the Purdie Shuffle is that the Hi hat and Kick are pushing the beat while the snare drum is sightly behind. Sounds easy but very tough to do.
@consolecontempt95247 жыл бұрын
I could listen to that Purdie Shuffle all day long.
@BrianWymore13 жыл бұрын
I saw Bernard Purdie sit in and play "Home At Last" and "Babylon Sisters" with a Steely Dan cover band several years ago. When he's at the drums, the dude struts sitting down. It's amazing. His whole body is involved. It's like he's strutting down the street in NYC, or something. It was incredible to see and hear. I think that is what it takes to be so amazing. You have to involve your whole self. Hope you all get to see this master at work in person sometime, if you haven't already.
@Westlake2 ай бұрын
So many great SD songs, but this one always rises to the top of the list... Thanks for sharing!
@keyboarddancers11 жыл бұрын
Quite possibly the best ever 'making of' vid of a music album
@peternewman11794 жыл бұрын
This examination of the premier Steely Dan 70’s album “Aja” is wonderful because you have the original players here interviewed while still living. Great job VH 1 !!
@Craftado2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqTHfolvid-AocU
@anthonylovato56142 жыл бұрын
Is this my favorite Steely Dan song? MAYBE every time I hear it..................................
@thimpanCHRIASON-SkyrosGr13 жыл бұрын
Steely dan = Musical PERFECTION !
@jennifer860109 жыл бұрын
Purdie is such a smooth cat ! Confident but not arrogant, he's the kind of guy any band would love to play with and learn from. He's playing a kind of 6/8 rhythm that doesn't sound like a shuffle but is a hybrid between a shuffle and a Rastafarian reggae feel. He's playing lots of rhythmic notes on his hi-hat which are subtle, behind the instruments which are playing fewer chords on the downbeats. This tune could be a challenge for any recording engineer to blend the instruments, but at no point does Bernard try to make this his tune by overplaying....the importance of the tune comes before the importance of any of it's players, including singers. P.S. I love the fact that Bernard Purdie uses his drumsticks as extensions of his expressive hands as he talks to the camera....any real expressive artist will use their instrument as an extension of their hand when talking......writers with pen in hand, architects with pencil in hand, teachers with chalk in hand, etc.
@crapadopalese5 жыл бұрын
He's arrogant as helllll. Just look up "bernard purdie beatles".
@JB195045 жыл бұрын
He NEVER played with The Beatles. He only wishes. DAN is my second favorite group, right behind The Beatles.
@666sk8erguy5 жыл бұрын
@@JB19504 steely dan was way better than the beatles
@TheTom9web12 жыл бұрын
If you listen to this song one instrument at a time the precision is amazing. If you just close your eyes and take it all in, it is quite a beautiful tune. Kudos to all for a timeless masterpiece!
@GwilymWogan12 жыл бұрын
This DVD was the first time I ever saw Purdie. He won me over with swagger. I love how much it sounds like he's listing all these great artists to compare them to Steely Dan, but it turns out he's just listing his own achievements. It's brilliant
@fnkdrmmr16 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see the studio-magic explained. Most people have no idea how a real record (CD) is made. Those musicians are great, especially Mr. Bernard Purdie (drummer). Finally, someone is giving him the praise he rightfully deserves.
@Cantbuyathrill10 жыл бұрын
Purdie: treasure trove of experience. Listening to him play is awesome, but to look at him play makes it inevitable to think of him as just a natural-born player.
@otmargreb61102 жыл бұрын
One of my favs... So relaxing. I love all the works of Steely Dan!
@thejazzman21014 жыл бұрын
There's a certain coolness in doing what you love in life. Listening to musicians the caliber of this you can tell it's not done for money or fame, that just happens to come along for the ride. Its the love of music that you feel from these guys that makes you respect them and their artistry.
@dadduorp5 жыл бұрын
Notice Fagan’s comment of “This won’t be easy...” when Becker begins to tout Purdie’s contribution. I took that to mean that, while there’s no doubt of his drumming talents...dealing with his boisterous ego might’ve been challenging. But this is probably my favorite SD tune thanks to Purdie’s gorgeous groove. So that over-abundant “confidence” paid off handsomely.
@Enslaved11844 жыл бұрын
I think he says "This isn't easy.." just adding to how amazing his playing is. But Bernard is prob quite a character when he's in a session laying down tracks
@gnukev13 жыл бұрын
This song and so many DAN songs come from such a sophisticated place. It's a Greek-mythological-half-double-time-shuffle-blues-ballad. Here's one for you: Name that tune: Spanish-pre-historic-cave-painting-hollywood-pop-jazz. God, I love Steely Dan! Love these vids!
@jamesrmore6 жыл бұрын
gnukev Caves of Altimira, smile.
@youtooaromatherapyyoga29913 ай бұрын
This is my favourite Steely song! I played it the day we moved to Spain! “..I know this super highway, this bright familiar sun, I guess that I’m the lucky one..”
@rt.hinkel7 жыл бұрын
Was really hoping to hear the isolated Vibraphone track for this song. It's such a beautiful song, and the vibes really make it even if you don't notice them right off the bat.
@mjmsongs8 жыл бұрын
Gawd! Purdie at 3:52 is the best thing I've seen on KZbin in months - maybe evvvvvaaaaa. Sweet Mother of God.
@jgpanta15 жыл бұрын
these guys are classic about ambiguous lyrics which paint an image and a concept which has a loose theme. They leave it up to the imagination of the listener...so to answer your question: to me it is about being homesick for New York while in L.A. ,,,throw a little Homer and a little Purdie shuffle ...and...there it is...
@imjustsomeguy7214 жыл бұрын
When Purdie plays drums, he looks like a cat rubbing up against its owner's legs. It just feels GOOD!
@dougdrazga44617 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear this version the whole way through. Purdie is a beast, and Walt's quote at the beginning is perfect.
@scollins14914 жыл бұрын
a friend of mine played on a session with Bernard in NYC in the mid 60s. He said Bernard came in with a sidewalk sign (if you know NY, you know that it folds up and is about 3 feet high) that said "World's Greatest Drummer". And he was...I think it was a Monkees session.
@johnanderson13308 жыл бұрын
purdie raided bill cosby's sweater closet
@Anton680x4 жыл бұрын
lol... oh yes he did.
@BeingCelines14 жыл бұрын
Very Pure. Theres so much class in their music.
@oggfish12 жыл бұрын
In the past it was all about love and care, now its all about money. Its a mirror on how humanity lives these days. Purely identifying with their minds and putting childeren in a school to get mind slaves aswell. No room for creativity. Never get enough, destroying the earth to forfill there ever needing more and more. With these video`s you can see what the heart is. Care and attention.
@funkguitarguru6 жыл бұрын
I hung out with Bernard a couple of times over the years, and you will not meet a nicer, cooler guy. Being one to the world's most amazing drummers doesn't hurt either.
@oRuTRa4514 жыл бұрын
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie & Chuck Rainey = One of the THE best drums-bass tandems in Jazz/Funk/Soul/R&B. Just listen to Steely Dan's recordings like this one and The Royal Scam. Somebody back me up please.
@markb49767 күн бұрын
These players are definitely the best!
@bobburroughs62412 жыл бұрын
A magical. favourite track.
@spookydog69593 жыл бұрын
i love this song
@brotherdarek13 жыл бұрын
excellent drummer - teach us dude!
@RobAzula11 жыл бұрын
"That put me in the mood for a little funk." Amen!
@brad42948 Жыл бұрын
Utter brilliance.
@seymourtompkins10 ай бұрын
One of THE GREATEST songs. Perrrriod.
@geoff69428 ай бұрын
Wow!. The composition that has gone into this song is immense. I think of Becker/Fagen as composers of the ability of the classical composers of C17, C18, C19 centuries, being able to perform their magic with C20 instrumentation.
@pkabza10 ай бұрын
The song that late led me to Steely Dan. Maybe my love for the Odyssey.
@tjpization12 жыл бұрын
wow! singers/songwriters who take thought and care to craft timeless music, not just a team of ppl pumping out hits to only make money.
@BlueMoon5616 жыл бұрын
Waoooow , pretty " Purdie dope !!! The groove cooking lesson , thanks guys! Home at last , still so good , a great moment of music , a pure jewel !! Good Vibes ! THX ( Midnight Ravers Crew/BZH/France)
@cathylemp3 жыл бұрын
Ah, Walter. We miss you.
@JeffMiller-lp3dp Жыл бұрын
Indeed....
@ldelcarmen7 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Walter Becker
@evanmadson11 ай бұрын
Favorite bass line of all time
@AMULET7213 жыл бұрын
THE DAN ARE PURE CLASS.
@johnpetrone6602 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!!
@geoffwales86462 ай бұрын
Home at Last is a masterpiece, not just a great song. I covered it with my band and we barely scratched the surface of its richness and subtlety.
@mdgab32115 жыл бұрын
oh man, the Purdie shuffle is so wicked.. it tickles your soul
@DancingSpiderman13 жыл бұрын
ooh ooh ooh ahh... LVOE it
@Jgeneraledger2314 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of Bernard before, but his drumming kicks total and complete arse!!!
@DrewD196615 жыл бұрын
being from chicago an even split, I've always had the feeling of California about this song even before i just heard them talk about it
@markymark25111 жыл бұрын
Top shelf material!
@adanacman6667 жыл бұрын
I think these guys are gonna go places
@coatlecue11 жыл бұрын
oh my but i enjoyed this. it was...sublime. one complaint. wasnt near long enough. i hope you have more stuff like this. thank you and Kai to the Uploader
@Achime033 ай бұрын
The Purdie-Shuffle…becomes part of Jeff Porcaro‘s „Rosanna-Shuffle“ a couple of years later.
@pretorious7005 жыл бұрын
I used to have a CD of Bernard Purdie's different shuffles, and used them for backing tracks and demos. He is just the smoothest, funkiest drummer, along with Mike Clark, in the world.
@gweeds33410 жыл бұрын
this is from the Aja DVD. I highly suggest watching it. Its amazing
@stonedead15 жыл бұрын
You're damn right he is! Absolutely fantastic drummer with just a touch of arrogance. Confidence in your self always pays off!
@nolobede14 жыл бұрын
@CribNotes None of those guys will own that song any more than the collective. SD has ALWAYS been about the collective. That's why it has always worked so well.
@stanleypatrick64986 ай бұрын
Genius.
@Cantbuyathrill8 жыл бұрын
5:02 This is learning from the fountainhead itself.
@michaelangelo7511 Жыл бұрын
Complex! Totally complex!👍🏻
@Corestore1615 жыл бұрын
i love steely dan! i love purdie too!
@blinnybearchan Жыл бұрын
Would love to see this whole jam session.
@stefanodalelio480 Жыл бұрын
Are one of my best prefer group
@orbitup11 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs. Too bad this vid got cut off before it was done.
@JB195045 жыл бұрын
You can find the entire vid on You Tube. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3m5eYaLjaeboZY
@pretorious70012 жыл бұрын
MY FAVORITE SD SONG!!!!
@johnc.griffinjr.450811 жыл бұрын
An era of mastermusician's,Larry Carlton,Chuck Rainey,etc,listen to larry's opening rift on Michael Franks-"The Lady want's to know",Chuck's bassline,on Bobbi Humphrey's-"Harlem River Drive".Donald Fagen's piano chord's on "Home at Last",capture the essence of the song.
@clafong97 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful reference to Michael Franks. He's always been one of my favorites. Thinking about it, he was similar to Steely Dan in using top flight session players. Carlton added allot to both artists work.
@JB195045 жыл бұрын
Let's not forget Steve Khan and Hugh McKracken.
@Jqau8 жыл бұрын
Bernard is just TOO Funky :)
@kevinmoore4237 Жыл бұрын
I read in this new book, The Nightfly, that Fagen based his singing style, even his body language, on Ray Charles. It's one of those things that would never even occur to you but once somebody mentions it, it's so obvious!
@musicjohng14 жыл бұрын
I love how the description calls it from the making of AJA CD.. LOL CD
@speechrighter14 жыл бұрын
@CribNotes Great comments on the great Bernard Purdie. I agree completely.
@bagley2327 жыл бұрын
RIP Walter Becker
@Cracko9015 жыл бұрын
Ok, getting the thread back on track. The several "Making of Videos" are nice alternative addiction. Thanks russha717.
@Ultracity606011 жыл бұрын
Just wow.
@StephenGrew3 жыл бұрын
Super drummer
@mrJimCharles11 жыл бұрын
Purdie is the slickest drummer ever.
@musicjohng14 жыл бұрын
i love how the description call it the making of AJA CD... LOL
@antoinne115 жыл бұрын
purdie is the man, did wonders with the aja album
@CribNotes15 жыл бұрын
Bernard OWNS this song...
@georgerigakis97658 жыл бұрын
@ 4:20 The shuffle he's playing is John Bonham's shuffle. (R.I.P.)
@rcoveyduc8 жыл бұрын
Purdie was around long before. Bernard played HIS shuffle, and if anything Bonham aped it for Fool in the Rain. Just like Porcaro did for Toto.
@houseofhits18 жыл бұрын
That's absolutely correct. Bonham & Porcaro were both well aware of Purdie, & just modified it a little to fit their needs. Purdie came first.
@micronautical8 жыл бұрын
The beat is called the "Purdie Shuffle." Bonham was an awesome enough musician to appreciate it and was discerning and respectful enough to add his own style to it and make it his own... and not merely copy. (Same way with Porcaro.) Good musicians are often inspired by each other's work, and they occasionally quote each other (Another example is Phil Collins drumming for Genesis. He always spoke highly of R&B groups like Kool and the Gang, and he totally gave props to drummers whose beats he adapted for Genesis [like the Weather Report beat he used on "Wot Gorilla" off "Wind and Wuthering."]).