Steely Dan - Jack of Speed

[@RhysoTV]

This is the most polished live performance I have ever seen.

[@kennethpeller7411]

Saw them on the tonight show before Walter passed they sounded just like this video did

[@carlosescobedo4497]

If God had a talk show this would be his band.

[@michaelireland7239]

absolutly bro

[@aliasreco]

God has a talkshow but his band is only those that dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ. The disaster is that if the left over one's from steely dan don't repent and follow Jesus all their music will be forgotten in heaven. Over and out. Real horrible...

[@aliasreco]

@Darby Powell Yes thanks. We can still speak our opinions. I have to say, opinions of others have often changed my life for the good!

[@eglise-baptiste-de-berriac]

@@davidweatherholt3719 Thanks David. I stuffed it. Gods love is the same for everyone. He wants to save all from eternal death and give all eternal life. On His conditions. Shalom to you.

[@eglise-baptiste-de-berriac]

@@davidweatherholt3719 Thanks for your opinion. How do you prove that eternal life does not exist? Jesus Christ rose from the death and 500 people saw him. That's proof. Now proof please that it can't be true... Blessings to you.

[@enceladus55]

There’s no expiration date for ANY Steely Dan songs

[@MichNative01]

Totally agree! They are timeless.

[@sygmoore]

ABSOLUTELY!!

[@giovannabaab7871]

AMEN TO THAT!!!!

[@mlm1043]

Listening to them since 1972. Used to drive 140 miles to the cape just rocking my ass off. Still rock...and I'm 72.

[@gypsycat11]

Mee2! Let's be Danpals..Mary Reusch from Henderson NV!

[@mcahill135]

Ditto! I’m 65. Saw them in the mid 70s on Long Island, again in 2015 OKC. The Band! None better.

[@SeaofMadness-lz6ig]

🤟rock on 🎶 I saw steely dan last year they were INCREDIBLE a show I'll never forget! I know Walter wasn't there 😢but the music was just simply the best!

[@jhje1139]

I am 68th

[@zach4216]

where on the cape

[@tomscott3]

Probably the best technically gifted band this country has ever produced.

[@markreiser1898]

Who doesn’t agree with Tom Scott! Man’s a legend…and a DanMan

[@panorama4526]

Steely Dan is one of the top ten bands of all time.

[@gregghemann3729]

They're actually my favorite band. Hard to beat the Beatles for what they did though. But the Dan is my favorite.

[@michaelRay2576]

YES, THEY DO IT OVER & OVER AGAIN !!!👍🏽👍🏼😎

[@scottmitcheltree4182]

Yep!

[@mtsidoli3577]

Did Walter die the same year Hack of Speed? 2017

[@mtsidoli3577]

Jack of Speed

[@jamesflattery4870]

No one like them, exceptionally tight , never be replaced .. best music ever .. timeless !!

[@RobertFulton-q5j]

STEELY DAN IS A PURE ADDICTION....

[@cubalz3806]

Steely Dan's music is smooth like melted chocolate. Just love this band. RIP Walter Becker.

[@tomcoryell]

And Cornelius Bumpus😔

[@johnkelly4351]

And Ricky Lawson

[@scootertooter6874]

Well said

[@dionkraft6782]

A studio quality performance in a nightclub setting....just a mind blowing experience and performance! never gets old....

[@dannyedwards592]

10 copies of this, just in case

[@jamesz9365]

You hit the nail squarely on the head with that one: "A studio quality performance in a nightclub setting."

[@diederikvanvleuten8341]

RIP Walter Becker, Ricky Lawson, Cornelius Bumpus. Your music will last forever

[@jamesz9365]

I can't imagine how much Donald misses Walter, but their music is forever wonderful!

[@bluespig1]

It really doesn't get much better than this.

[@bbsal4031]

You should hear this on the Motorola edge plus. Speaker system is awesome.

[@vorlons100]

nonit does not

[@roymoore3156]

Amen !!!

[@bbsal4031]

@Darby Powell well headphones or airpods of course! I'm just talking about straight up on the phone itself.

[@cashstore1]

I feel blessed that in my life time I got to listen to such talented artists. Genius put to good use.

[@danb2947]

hahaha - I was literally thinking that same thing driving to work today - how lucky I am to be alive and able to listen to this

[@leerhode1021]

BIG FACT!

[@mcahill135]

Cornelius Bumpus (Sax) and Walter Becker R.I.P. brothers. Miss them.

[@tomdavey4001]

Ricky Lawson on drums and Ted Baker on keys are no longer with us also

[@1957PLATO]

How they managed to,get all that space between the instruments is beyond me. It never, ever sounds constrained.

[@davidhiggen3029]

Perhaps a combination of great engineering, and great players who know how to not step on each other... less is more, etc.

[@donnacollins8331]

Came back after all those year's and get a Grammy. Who does that? Oh, Steely Dan does that. Love them❤

[@sygmoore]

Somebody who didnt give damn about a Grammy. The talent these guys pack and they r just NOW in the last few years getting a grammy? I am sure I speak for them when I say EFF a grammy!!

[@iandonald5973]

Becker is genius on this performance possibly under rated but his playing is distinct and absolutely original no one like him brilliant sadly missed. He could always chuck a net over Fagen which made them one of the enduring partnerships of the late twentieth century.

[@donaldfewell8908]

Walter Becker's playing was understated and entirely tasteful and tasty. RIP

[@scottdetter]

Ditto. No one could fill his shoes

[@christopherdavidson6717]

Noodle mania

[@jackiegroves6352]

@@vincentthibeault7452 if you're new to Steely Dan you have a treasure trove to dive into!

[@jackiegroves6352]

@@vincentthibeault7452 ok Vincemt, there's Major Dudes a Steeky Dan companion and Eminent Hipsters on Kindle and plenty of interviews up on KZbin If you like Walter he did 11 Tracks of Whack and produced some albums with China Crisis from here in the UK that man was a beautiful soul.

[@cmartin4266]

such a great example of Walter embracing the spotlight that he so deserved Love this version

[@mtsidoli3577]

Walter!

[@kennethpeller7411]

​@@mtsidoli3577RIP Walter Becker

[@robertkusek4407]

Today's music with all the advances in technology will never sound as good as these guys

[@Sugarsail1]

modern "music" thinks being a DJ is a musician.

[@anthonyrgeier2867]

I did not appreciate steely dan in my younger years, now I listen to all their music, puts me in euphoria, not just a band, all the best musicians

[@Phoebedumplings]

It’s never too late, welcome friend 😀😎

[@noyfb4769]

I originally owned the 'decade of steely dan' hits compilation CD and didn't realize until much later what I was missing out on. All their albums are essential listening, start to finish.

[@frankster713]

Same here, bro

[@rickgidney1005]

Steely Dan will never die

[@justaddshuttersinc.994]

I have the answer to the world's problems. "We need more Steely Dan"!! Damn, these guys are incredibly good.

[@LWilliamsYoutube]

One of their best in a collection of outstanding music.

[@hkschubert9938]

This is the best performance of this song & in my view the best song Fegen ever made.

[@derickwiggins7671]

Morph the cat?

[@hkschubert9938]

@@derickwiggins7671 Jack Of Speed

[@derickwiggins7671]

@@hkschubert9938 no I'm saying morph the cat is a good song to he should check it out

[@derickwiggins7671]

@@hkschubert9938 you should check it out

[@TheTdevine]

Amazing band, brass section is tight and guitar is outstanding. Always one of my favorite bands.

[@lorrainebennett7528]

This takes me back to a time in my life when I was so happy! 😊

[@shafo8892]

I can't believe how good this is

[@jeoffwright2853]

This is his BAND!!!

[@johnosceola2637]

I’m only 22 years old and I love Donald’s music!!🔥🔥 I just hope to catch him in Miami in a few months

[@michaelscott7462]

Walter like a sharpshooter. Nasty precision.

[@sammcclurg7333]

Privileged to have seen this band and listened to them all my life, like velvet

[@williamclark6696]

Here Here! Seen them three times.. I'm a drummer and I have always been a fan of Steve Gadd from Aja album.. Truly the best musicians play with them...

[@a.m.godwin8610]

Sad song really but presented in such clean jazzed way. Great song. Great music. Much like Miss Marlene. Sure do miss Walter.

[@imjustdogshit7500]

Jam of all jams

[@davidreid1171]

Wow look at Walter. God rest his talented soul. Amen.

[@AndyBuckson]

One of the most important songs of my life. I 1st heard this massive tune before a gospel gig in my youth. The sound tec guy used this tune to mesure the room and the subwoofers and boxes😎🥁✌️❤️. I was and still am blown away by that live/ studio sound back in the year 2000. It's perfect ❤️✌️🥁😎

[@tkosho24v1]

sounds like the house engine knew what he was doing........ I used to set it to Jars of Clay, Liquid.... great for setting house EQ to.....

[@2113rush]

Perfection.

[@ubilo]

Love the tune, love Walter Becker, the background singers are excellent and the rest of the band is so tight and tasty.

[@1jimmy534]

What a fantastic live version. The consummate professionals.

[@TrippyWeekender]

They're slick but not in a compassionless way. Everyone is soulfully precise. Pros at the top of their game breezing along on a funky song that has room for everyone to express themselves.

[@Cloud-yh2lv]

Well said!

[@rolliebenson]

Spot on !

[@kennethpeller7411]

Jon Harrington and Walter Becker grooving

[@kennethpeller7411]

Most definitely!! RIP Walter Becker

[@pabs5270]

Loved the vibe from Doanld..glasses, shirt and his teeth look so cool in this combo

[@thomaselliott573]

Tight? Cohesive? Mind blowing.

[@danrease7505]

Been crazy about them since I first heard the intro to Reelin In The Years on WPGC AM radio in my mother’s car in PG County. She’d play the car stereo for us kids. Never commented on the music other than to say they’re not from my time. Meaning that the 70s music wasn’t her bag. Elvis and Bill Halley and the Comets were her era. Like Pete Townshend said “you’ll always love the music you came of age on. My mother no different than anyone else. Interesting. Thing is I worked security at Lynyrd Skynryd Saturday night. Our music might have become the most cross generational music ever. In fact Van Zant said there were 4 generations in the house. Says a lot about “our” music!

[@DeadManRunning1]

The bass slide at 1:37 is the one thing that I wish was in the album version. So smooth

[@andynelson8838]

Donald Fagan combines groove beat with creative tight horns etc knownege of music ....one of greatest modern musicians

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Next girl I sleep I hope is black and whispers Steely Dan background vocals in my ear😀

[@danroach5170]

First album I ever heard in Quadrophonic Stereo (yes, I'm THAT old) was Steely Dan's "Can't Buy a Thrill." Then when I was in college I worked as a waiter in a restaurant where the owner played their "Aja" and "Gaucho" albums on a continuous loop over the sound system. I could listen to this stuff all night!!

[@dotlund1096]

I would say the owner had excellent taste. 👍

[@glennlewman1377]

Good choice

[@coreycooper8026]

Quad was really cool. I remember that Quad station in NYC in the 70's. short lived.

[@kennethpeller7411]

Steely Dan and Doobie brothers were always my go to for listening music to cheer me up

[@RobertoAHenderson]

Teddy's rolling now most every night Skatin' backwards at the speed of light He's changed - in a thousand little ways He's changed - yes indeed You know he's movin' on metal, yes he's Hanging tight with the Jack of Speed Sheena's party - there's a case in point That right-wing hooey sure stunk up the joint He's gone - he walks through the old routines But he's gone - guaranteed He may be sittin' in the kitchen, but he's Steppin' out with the Jack of Speed You maybe got lucky for a few good years But there's no way back from there to here He's a one way rider On the shriek express And his new best friend is at the throttle more or less He can't hear you honey - that's alright Pack some things and head up into the light Don't stop - he'll be callin' out your name But don't stop when you hear him plead You better move now little darlin' or you'll be Trading fours with the Jack of Speed

[@adagal13]

Good god this band is so good, that drum sound!

[@jimmysharkey1665]

This what real music sound like just fabulous 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@descendingforth]

Unbelievably good

[@seanspencer9396]

What is JAZZ? Major and minor blending, syncopation, a delicious dance of notes, special phrasing....and a careful groove. SD IS GROOVY JAZZ! SD re-invents Jazz! Believe!

[@Cheektowga]

Ricky Lawson on drums R.I.P.

[@sjirk]

the beautifull guitar sound of walter becker... gone but never forgotten

[@mtsidoli3577]

That bass player always rocks it with a grin!!!!!!

[@hkschubert9938]

This is jazz at its finest !!!

[@seandewalt2324]

"I don't listen to the lyrics, just the music." My Mom, who introduced me to Steely Dan as a kid, answering my question about the seedy lyrics of this amazing band's songs.

[@Allright21]

Wow what a great live performance!

[@solitarymessengeable]

Deepest lyric of all time "No way back from there to here" Absonite truth.

[@sygmoore]

LOVE 💛 LOVE 💙 LOVE 💚 THESE GENIUSES 🧡 YOU REMAIN IN MY TOP 3 OF FAVES. 💜 RIP WALTER BECKER❤ I ENJOYED YOUR AMAZING LIVE PERFORMANCES!

[@klausscherbarth7862]

one of the best songs from steely dan. a perfect live performance. i love fagens bright voice. this song is so groovy - everybody must dance. the dan´´s do the same job since the seventhies.

[@Rustyjamesman]

Love the saxophone line in this so funky

[@kennethpeller7411]

That's bumpus

[@debbiedecker5728]

Donald's fangs are pretty prominent in this video...😍😎

[@daleriggins6089]

It still plays in my car timeless...

[@JeffMcNeal]

I feel so fortunate to have seen most of this lineup, including Walter Becker, when Steely Dan performed at Pechanga Casino in Temecula several years back. Had seats in the 4th row. They delivered and then some. What a concert!

[@kennethpeller7411]

Wishing I could have seen them live never had the chance or the money

[@davidjefferys3233]

Lovely groove all through the song...great for drummers to listen to !

[@SixTough]

Jam was literally on the edge of creating a singularity

[@giovannabaab7871]

Still is!

[@yodservant]

👍

[@kennethpeller7411]

​@@yodservantnow was RIP Walter Becker bumpus and a lot of people who were in the band in the beginning

[@ianman15]

From “Two Against Nature”, probably the most underrated “Album Of The Year” Grammy awards winner.

[@billcompeau4835]

One of my fav SD tunes, such an earworm !

[@lessang2053]

best band sound ... no sweat just cool ....

[@tommaso7994]

So tight

[@dougelkins8369]

Loved this album from start to finish!

[@kennethpeller7411]

Two against nature is the album might have been there last great album and Grammy before Walter Becker died Rip

[@karensteyer677]

Can't get enough of the Dan.

[@Hermes1548]

I'm cool. I'm a Steely Dan fan.

[@hkschubert9938]

Fegen is a modern Mozart. This sheet music is brilliant !!!

[@scottmitcheltree4182]

Wow, heard this song for the first time earlier today. Outstanding! Even better live!

[@kennethpeller7411]

I had every album and loved every one of them I could listen to them without skipping a single song on each album

[@johnkramer2866]

Musical perfection! Swinging in the highest speed!

[@johnshonuffisrael7128]

I got turned on to Steely Dan in 1978 -- The Aja album

[@kennethpeller7411]

Been turned on to steely Dan from the beginning

[@pointnozzleaway]

I am a Hardcore Metalhead. But I can listen to Steely and Donald anytime !!! yeah

[@johnnielewis9896]

great work...

[@josenieto2832]

Que "Ensamble" de instrumentos de viento!!! , Caray que Siii éste grupo es MAGNÍFICO! !; por Supuesto Steeely Dan

[@benbinstead7101]

Just can’t find the words to say just how good this is!

[@AladdinSoul]

They are my favorite band. Thank you for sharing a nice song. Best regards.

[@raymondfaron85]

Always champs since my first listening in 72

[@arendpsa]

A recent discovered overlooked gem of a song!!

[@Cartier_specialist]

I love the story of how Steely Dan was formed.

[@hkschubert9938]

Thank you Edgar !! I love Steely Dan tunes !! Been a fan for over 50 years !!

[@ronvanroekel9199]

So smooth and easy going.sort of reminding me of Zappa.

[@sdanjohn]

This is a great song and perfect live performance.

[@williamjackson6705]

Corneilius Bumpus & Chris Potter on the saxes. An extra bonus on one of My favorite Dan songs.

[@JustSomeDude_.]

Awesome song, awesome performance.

[@tomscott4438]

Some bands did concept albums. Steely Dan did concept bands.

[@johnpetrone6602]

GOAT

[@joyrider8882]

If you went to sleep and woke up the next morning, this song would be in your head.

[@seancanney8375]

Albert Becker was truly an amazing man. So absolute in his talent and humility. One of the coolest guys I've ever seen perform. Both really were but he plays behind Donald's lead as needed. Not that he couldn't sing . Cause he was good too

[@kennethpeller7411]

Albert??? Walter you mean

[@Chris1arch]

An oldie but a newy! (?) i’m a giant fan of the original Dan song, but some very creative and well done touches here. Acoustic solo blew my mind.

[@Chris1arch]

Sorry… this one “crossed over” to another song. This one’s pretty sweet as well. Love Walter’s solo here… very tasty. RIP my man…

[@leonardodutra8787]

"THE" cats.

[@dukealbert7017]

Cornelius Bumpus!!! RIP.

[@karendennis4283]

Love your music.

[@cheefychief844]

That rhythm section is in the pocket!

[@ericbrown3881]

Big time. What's the personnel? Having a hard time putting it together.

[@ericbrown3881]

Ricky Lawson on drums? Who's on bass?

[@gustovero]

@@ericbrown3881 Ricky Lawson on drums, Tom Barney on bass.

[@ericbrown3881]

@@gustovero Sweet, thanks a bunch!

[@MichaelJPineda]

Can we take a moment to acknowledge that Chris Potter is in this saxophone section?

[@ericbrown3881]

Nice call. I'm browsing comments to try and get a complete grip on personnel.

[@gdj6298]

And Cornelius Bumpus, RIP

[@bbsal4031]

Yes we can. All of these musicians are just totally off the hook. Words can't even describe.