STEELY DAN West of Hollywood REACTION - First time hearing

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STEELY DAN West of Hollywood REACTION
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[@kendrairvin8350]

Hands down work of art by music geniuses!

[@danielmccann8325]

Hard to believe people say Steely Dan's later work was not up to par with the earlier stuff. This is an epic song with one of the best sax solos put on a rock/jazz recording. And this is some of Walters best Guitar work. Thanks to the So Outrageous One. You are right about the lyrics especially this line ... . Weekend of bliss, then the rainy season.

[@paul-Ess]

Not hard to believe,after 1980 its Shitty Dan!

[@keithjones7390]

Sorry, I'm one of those people who think their later work wasn't upto par with the early stuff. I have all albums, but if I could only keep one it would definitely be Pretzel Logic.

[@RobertTaylor-cx2fg]

Guitar and sax solo has been mentioned. How about the driving drum and bass line???? Typical exquisite Steely Dan musicianship. SD really takes me to a different, but very comfortable place. I totally agree with your reaction. Very different, but then again easy to tell Steely Dan. Thanks for reacting to this one Harri.

[@spawn4582]

Great saxophone playing, jazz and funky music, it's Steely Dan, love it

[@John_Chu]

From songfacts: This song is a tale of love lost as recounted by Dr. Warren Kruger, a plastic surgeon from Beverly Hills (West of Hollywood), to his brother who is a shrink (psychiatrist). They vacation in the Mediterranean. Port Blanc is not wine, it is a restaurant at the yacht harbor in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. It has since relocated. The term “Hooterie” is what he (Dr. Kruger) calls his breast augmentation work. That line has nothing to do with the restaurant chain Hooters

[@jodygotyourgirlngone]

Walter's solo work on this tune is first rate.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

I've never heard this before but it's so distinctly Steely Dan. Thank you.

[@williamjackson6705]

The stinging guitar solos were by Walter Becker & the great tenor sax solo is by Jazz luminary Chris Potter. This is from their penultimate album Two Against Nature.

[@kalishakta]

Their lyrics have ALWAYS been cryptic. They own the copyright. 😂

[@kendrairvin8350]

So true!!🤣

[@michaelmolloy6697]

Thank you Harri Steely Dan is always 🔥

[@TruthIsNotTemporary]

The whole album is awesome and each track is built on the seedy side of humanity

[@benjamindoverr3455]

The seedy side is where SD knows best.

[@John_Chu]

So, So Outrageous, I salute you. You have impeccable taste. Thanks for requesting this. Chris Potter's sax solo is epic and heroic. Although this album won the Grammy for best album of the year, it doesn't get that much respect from fans and some critics. The music industry had already moved beyond true musical talent and genius. Steely Dan were no longer hip. Two decades later, with Donald Fagen still touring, we better understand their contributions to our musical culture. Thanks So and Harri.

[@sooutrageous007]

Thanks for the kind words John. I've been a life-long Steely Dan devotee and love and appreciate their collective master-work... (oeuvre, if you will!). I've tried to introduce Harri to some lesser-known Fagen/Becker material over the past several months... Needless to say, I think he "gets" it.

[@debbiechang5781]

I always love Steely Dan and this is no exception. Excellent choice from So Outrageous. Great insights from Harri. 🎄🎁🎄

[@ubilo]

Banger. Wonderful horns and guitar.

[@garyharp7099]

Fagen was solo for yrs but in about 2000 the duo reunited and cut a bewlbum ...super duper

[@kentinatl]

This is a fave of mine...very underrated

[@Sander12348]

Marvelous taste you have, sir. I suggest Lunch with Gina for an infectious groove and facetious and hilarious lyrics

[@benjamindoverr3455]

That's from "Everything Must Go", ALSO an excellent album. Godwhacker, Slang of Ages, Greenbook, Pixaleen, Lunch with Gina. Five KILLER tunes. (and the other's ain't bad, neither).

[@bennemer489]

Hari, just noticed that you're at 100k subs. Congratulations.

[@lewismaddox4132]

You have to kinda let go of the lyrics for awhile. You can come back to them later. The thing is I've seldom encountered music as extraordinary as that put out by Becker/Fagan. For me to think this is a level up is stupid. However, I really think this might be their best. I suggest you find a swimming pool at midnight in a place that allows it. Drink whatever is your favorite alcoholic beverage, or drop acid, whatever suits you. Then play this as loud as the local city ordances will allow. I think that even if the neighbors launch a complaint they'll forget what they were upset about during that saxophone outro.

[@danielmccann8325]

That's soiid advice lol! Long live the Dan.

[@kendrairvin8350]

I definitely agree with this message!!!🤣🤣

[@robertw377]

Yeah, nobody is figuring out the meaning of a lot of their songs on the first listen.

[@woodstockorientalrugcleani430]

You were quite correct regarding the fellow getting sucked into the fast lane….

[@mikenorgrove2795]

When it gets cryptic, just sit back and revel in the music

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. Harri, Do U know where the name Steely Dan came from or is in reference to?? ♠W.G.

[@debbiechang5781]

I’m not sure of the source, but I read somewhere that it’s actually a term for a sort of dildo.

[@iluvj50]

It's a dildo from "Naked Lunch." Any self-respecting Steely Dan fan knows this.

[@wgdavis5353]

@@debbiechang5781 U are Correct Ms. Debbie, that is what I heard also.. ♠W.G.

[@bpfromowc]

Mendelssohn’s “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” ( from the St Paul’s Cathedral 2007 carol service) would make a great Christmas Day reaction Harri. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnWzqIGGdrtpqqM Merry Christmas brother. ✌️

[@SB-jz1vl]

Older woman younger man. Too taboo. And now he's riding on his laurels. By the way, top to bottom my favorite album...by anybody.

[@micheleepp9002]

try pentatonix --- Mary did you know

[@MrRabbit43]

Please stop diagnosing these guys lol

[@kendrairvin8350]

I agree! Just fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride!!🤣