Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@mickeyscott7479]

Speaking of a Seal Steal, here is another song that Seal covered. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYeZmWSOl7-Zmas

[@mtnvalley9298]

Love the 'Just be... 'shirt and the vibes Jamel...thanks.

[@peck404]

🧡🧡🧡🎼THIS IS THE EXACT VERSION I WANTED YOU TO SEE OF THIS SONG🎼😎🔴

[@joshjacobs3906]

check out the studio version on your own time.....i might catch a little pushback on this....but the album vesion is better lol

[@benwiggs]

would love to see you review Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Down By The River. Stopped me dead in my tracks the first time I heard it after someone had put it on at a bar jukebox: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZfPdIujer1peLs

[@richmiddlebrook3103]

This version on the Midnight Special was recorded before the album was released, so this is literally among one of the first times anyone had heard it. The lyrics here aren't even the same as the album. You really do want to follow this up with the studio version. :-)

[@mdiblueraym.150]

I like this version, but I like the studio version better.

[@sinenominecc]

Yup. TRUTH. 💯

[@jonantis5790]

Jamel...what he said!^^

[@TheAxzom]

Lol

[@marilynk30]

I like the studio version better but this is still awesome!

[@doobiedave9686]

Steve Miller's godfather was the legendary Les Paul who taught him how to play guitar. Some other great Steve Miller songs are Take The Money And Run, Keep On Rockin' Me, Jet Airliner, Livin' In The U.S.A., and The Joker. 🙌✌️

[@eviekelpie1]

Wow didn't know that about Les Paul. You learn something new everyday here

[@l.t.w8985]

That's right. I forgot about that Les Paul connection. I wonder how many Les Paul's he has.

[@lilpoohbear653]

yep!!!

[@ElissaStark514]

Wow! How didn’t I know that…

[@vickiwelch2381]

I heard about that on the radio one time. When Les Paul teaches you to play guitar how can you not be great! Les Paul was the GOAT!!!

[@daveingrey2615]

Got to do the Joker. Miller is a deep rabbit hole.

[@sv3931]

Yes! I love The Joker! He's got so many good songs, lotza memories!

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

take the money and run. mustn't forget that one either.

[@KatMasters1970]

Jungle Love. Is another Steve Miller Band song I think you would like.

[@Fakeaorta]

'Jungle Love' and 'Swingtown' are my favorites.

[@mr.knowitall6440]

Because "Everything's better when wet"... 😎

[@Fakeaorta]

@@mr.knowitall6440 "it's drivin' me mad It's makin' me crazy"

[@BoxerClover]

The question to everyone's answer / Is usually asked from within / But the patterns of the rain and the truth they contain / Have written my life on your skin

[@bastianpen3411]

❤

[@dconaway2877]

Saw him live a lot in the 60s and 70s. Never heard him play a song the same way twice. Always a jam session. Boz Scaggs was a member in the first couple of albums

[@davidkulmaczewski4911]

Honestly, this live version is not that much like the famous studio version. And everybody in the audience is still loving it.

[@jasonblake1759]

He also went to high school with Boz Scaggs! St. Marks Prep school in Dallas.

[@dconaway2877]

@@elysehfm8797 fixed it!

[@dconaway2877]

@@elysehfm8797 I totally blanked lol

[@ericgerber9751]

This is a pretty sweet live version - quite different than the studio version I'm familiar with. I've never heard it this funked up and I LIKE IT. The studio version is great, too, but in a very different way.

[@timothyball3144]

Agreed. Love the studio version but this performance is incredible.

[@YogZab]

An old favourite! The Joker by Steve is a classic laid back tune. Also, Living in the USA

[@samp7552]

You mean it's not by Homer Simpson?!!!

[@YogZab]

@@samp7552 haha you're going to force me to Google this reference, I am not up on all of Homer's achievements and activities 😉

[@BoxerClover]

"Sure don't wanna hurt no one ... " 🎸🎶

[@marilynk30]

My favorite from them!

[@jameswilson8433]

SOMEBODY GET ME A CHEESEBURGER!

[@1bigrowdy]

Steve Miller was taught guitar by a good friend of his father..The great Les Paul

[@mr.knowitall6440]

Taught by Les Paul? Wow, did not know that... 👍

[@richards7572]

True story !

[@bethshadid2087]

Awesome.....always learning so much in the comments section 😁

[@1bigrowdy]

Check out Steve covering God Bless the Child .Les Paul is doing the introduction.and I think he's playing the same guitar as the one in this video

[@Caynnor]

Les Paul was Stevie "Guitar " Miller's Godfather.

[@56jsking]

Rock'n me is my favorite Steve miller song.

[@deelawson4551]

YES!! Mine too!

[@mr.knowitall6440]

It's a good one 👍

[@larryronkq586]

Steve miller is the 70s Peter Gabriel ,,

[@teresajones752]

Yes they originated this song...nothing like The Steve Miller Band!

[@Tomlinsky]

The whole 'Fly Like An Eagle' album is a masterful collection of great songs from beginning to end. A true classic.

[@Out2GetYaWorldAKAMcfly]

I've never heard that version! Only ever listened to the Album one. Awesome! Hearing the song for the first time. You're right about that Bass player, Solid from start to finish.

[@aeh8446]

Great classic!!! Jungle Love and Take The Money And Run are both great, too!!!

[@catherineengle4196]

Love all of Steve Miller's Songs....Listen to Take the Money and Run... It's a little story about Billy Joe and Bobby Sue....I named my youngest daughter Bobby Sue.. Lol...Love your listening to Steve Miller....every song is awesome!

[@rogerscollier7424]

This is from what I always refer to is the middle period of Steve Miller’s career. A very lucrative and profitable period for him. Made him a legend when everything he recorded turned to gold. His early psychedelic/space cowboy period featured his childhood friend on rhythm guitar. That was Boz Scaggs.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

I think his songs from his early period were much better than his Fly Like an Eagle period. Maybe it's because they played the hell out of these songs. Check out the Steve Miller Band Anthology, 1968--1972 album. Every song is top notch and he's playing with musicians Nicky Hopkins, Lee Michael's, Bob Scaggs, and Richard Thompson. I think he also did a song with Duane Allman. He was and still is a great musician.

[@rogerscollier7424]

@@paulinwoburn9680 One of few 33 1/3 that I actually kept. Have another copy on CD. Great album.

[@rogerscollier7424]

@@paulinwoburn9680 Add Paul McCartney on drums and backing vocals on “ My Dark Hour “.

[@markdrechsler5660]

Do “Wild Mountain Honey!” A lesser known, but great SMB tune.

[@beth7215]

Probably my favorite by them!!

[@shellythomas8422]

My favorite

[@susanoneill370]

Yea! Thank you, Jamel. I've requested Steve Miller several times. Such a distinct vocalist, extremely talented guitarist. Sooooo many great tunes. You're gonna really enjoy this rabbit hole!!

[@loveandlight1953]

I was fortunate enough to see SMB 3 times live in concert. Brings back good memories. Thank you!

[@Instrument_of_Peace]

Thank you for the awesome throwback!! Steve Miller band is one of my favs! Saw them live about 10yrs ago and they still got it!! Age range of the crowd was between 20-60 yrs old!! Was fantastic singing along with 20somethings who also knew all the lyrics!! 🥰🎶

[@josievermeulen1139]

This song was playing when they told me my husband had died and I could see him flying away like an Eagle .

[@ellie.v9765]

♥️

[@sarahp9086]

Your beautiful comment brought a tear to my eye, Josie, I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@josievermeulen1139]

@@sarahp9086 thank you 🌹

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

They are a great band, go down that rabbit hole Mr Jamal and enjoy! Come on now, LAWD HE CAN PLAY THAT THANG. Locked down love, peace and music from East Coast, England. xxx

[@sixbladeknife44]

As a child of the 70’s, I remember hearing this song on the radio more than just about any other...still a timeless classic! 😎

[@Fakeaorta]

Totally serious now! You gotta check out a band called Cake doing a song called 'Short Skirt Long Jacket'! The video is basically the 1st reaction video before KZbin was a thing! The song is amazing!

[@YogZab]

Cake rules!

[@noahgreene7246]

Imo this song is heavily overrated, shadow stabbing is where its at

[@peterhernandez2739]

You need to go down the Steve Miller rabbit hole! One of the greats.✌️❤️

[@cjm3013]

I've heard the studio version of this a million times.... but holy shit, this version blew me away. What a gem.

[@heardjenniefromtheblock]

These CATS are the absolute BEST!!! Great Great music...Thanks for representing SMB

[@detomaso_6235]

"The Stake" is a medium-tempo crunchy, almost bluesy guitar driven song by Steve Miller. You'd have Stank Face. Quite popular with his fans.

[@chrisbaber4978]

This band was at the forefront with their fans smoking the best weed at their live shows...with good reason. Seal did a decent job with his rendition. This song was well ahead of its time.

[@timcardona9962]

This song was not ahead of its time. It's psychedelic lite and by 1977 psychedelia was all but dead so if anything this was a throwback

[@mr.knowitall6440]

Yeah, when I hear the anti-marijuana crowd say "Oh no! Marijuana (cannabis, thank you) is so much stronger than it used to be! It's too strong!" 🙄🤨 Those fools aren't comparing it to the killer Humboldt buds from back in the day... Some of the Buddha Thai in those days (the real stuff) even had opium on it... Steve looked like he'd had some of that... Legal high quality weed (with nothing added) is a helluva lot better than smoking god knows what...!

[@magicpowers]

@@mr.knowitall6440 well you are trying to live up to your name. There may have been some strong strains back in the day. The science of today's genetically enhanced Mary Jane. The thc levels are off the charts now compared to stuff most used back in the day. 🤯

[@nelsonmaud1]

@@timcardona9962 this song was out in the early 70s

[@davebrown943]

@@nelsonmaud1 You are correct. This Midnite Special aired 12 20 1973.

[@judyennis507]

One of my favorite bands in the 70's. Took me back to some fun times... Have a great day Jamel ❤️

[@trevorjames6185]

Great song. "Jet Airliner" is my favorite from them though. "The Joker" and "Jungle Love" are great too.

[@glennsmusicchannel]

Check out Paul Pena's version of Jet Airliner (the writer); it's worth comparing the two

[@jessediaz1293]

Damn you got the Sun Ra inspired version of ‘Fly Like An Eagle’ with this one. One of the best Steve Miller songs is ‘Livin In The USA’ and groovy ‘Wild Mountain Honey’ Jamal, peace brother.✌️

[@joeday4293]

"Wild Mountain Honey" is as sweet as the name implies.

[@tomlorenzen4062]

@@joeday4293 Wild Mountain Honey a treasure...

[@sarahp9086]

Haven't met a Steve Miller Band song I didn't like, they're so good!

[@kpj9535]

abracadabra?

[@sarahp9086]

@@kpj9535 I've loved that song since I was about 6 years old, I owed three 45s, Abracadabra, Survivor's Eye of the Tiger, and Eddie Grant's Electric Avenue, and played them all the time!

[@mikeziegler7008]

@@kpj9535 I'm right there with ya! Abracadabra is not just a terrible Steve Miller song, it's just plain terrible. He should be ashamed!

[@mikeziegler7008]

@Bookhouse Boy To me it was like a book that was written by a famous writer that ran out of ideas but kept writing books to keep the money rolling in.

[@loveit7484]

Always loved that line " Time keeps moving us away from the revolution..." Yep!

[@theplanetruth]

Whoah....opening with a Christmas tune riff.... I was like....huh?

[@gennabingochea7118]

Glad someone else caught that. This must've been filmed around Xmas time

[@827dusty]

Steve Miller had a huge hit song in 1967 called "Livin in the USA. and then he really hit the Big Time around 1973 to the late 70s. He was a 70s superstar. Everything he wrote turned into Gold or Platinum records.

[@loveit7484]

Before I forget. REQUEST: Radar Love by Golden Earring. Requested it last year, so maybe youve already covered it!

[@ninline2000]

Oh yes. A great tune.

[@jdmoncada8205]

That and Twilight Zone by Golden Earring, which has a great bassline!

[@daveversion2.2]

Agreed! Saw them with Santana in Orlando in the 70’s.......I think.....

[@meganparsons9106]

think about that song every time I hear its 2 A M

[@fscottgray9784]

Steve is a great guitarist and had a bunch of hits in the mid 70s. Loved his music.

[@robinbeddingfield3427]

The most underrated guitarist ever, he was tutored by the great Les Paul who was a Luthier and designed Guitars for Gibson. And no Seal didn't write this song. While playing for a band called Jigsaw in the early seventies we opened for Steve in Detroit 77 or maybe 78 I was 15 or 16.

[@kbusby4824]

Sky High!!

[@jasonremy1627]

Steve Miller Band has so many great tunes. "Living in the USA" is my personal favorite. A great, groovy, feel good song. You'll love it!

[@joebalusikiii5811]

You have to check the studio version J-Man. Some artists believe a live performance should be unique from the studio track; others try to render the studio take as close as they can live. Steve Miller is an artist who likes to stretch it live. This version is sooooo smooth and ethereal.

[@richardrodriguez2120]

Never heard this live version. Outstanding. Steve Miller has an excellent category of music

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

This live version sounds like an acid trip, but in a good way.

[@tahoemike5828]

Steve Miller is a seriously cool cat. So much cool stuff to choose from. I always liked Mercury Blues. You are in for a lot of "Oh, that guy!" moments when you dig into Steve Miller.

[@HVG67]

This version is dope! I only knew the (short) radio version...

[@matts6272]

Swingtown is my favorite Steve Miller song. Great intro, simple lyrics and a great groove.

[@ballyastrocade5672]

Yeah, you *definitely* need to check out the studio version of this. This is more like a jam session; many of the lyrics aren't even the same. The album cut is a totally different vibe (and probably closer to what you expect, since Seal based his version off of it), with some really spacey and hypnotic synthesizer work.

[@jakeenan]

Sold over a million that song when it was released in 1972. Reached number 2. That's Lonnie Turner on bass. Goddamn that boy was funky.

[@IDONTCAREWYT]

This version is cool and all, but the studio version is superior.

[@l-bird]

absolutely

[@NuCkInFuTs1]

I agree, the studio version just has so many more layers to it!! Alot more going on in the studio version.

[@AndersonDawesWasRight]

I'm going to disagree. I've heard the studio version a million times. It has a good vibe for driving on a sunny day. This is the first time I've heard this version, it has a much more late night vibe, and highlights the darker lyrics of the verses. I love it.

[@fronthorse]

Ja. Thx to the trippy organ sound... Tic tok...

[@johnathandavis3693]

The LP is Miller's OPUS....

[@paulaleckey1968]

I saw them live at a fair in Milwaukee WI,(Steve Millers' hometown) back in 1982 and the lead singer parachuted out of a small plane onto the stage next to Lake Michigan! It was superb!

[@laurageorge8560]

Good song I love this band all their songs are great check out THE JOKER he wants to shake my tree.... Jamel you missed out on growing up with the 70's music imho one of the best musical era's. I'm glad you can enjoy it now. ❤

[@FarrellMcGovern]

I love Steve Miller Band's music. I have never heard this version of "Fly..." before...very very trippy. Thank you!

[@primeminister66]

Decent version but wish you could've reacted to the studio version....super cold cut

[@DustinAxelson]

This version and that version are totally different moods. Never heard it like this before. It's cool, but it's weird when you're not expecting it.

[@LeannWebb61]

They're both worth listening to. ANYTHING Steve Miller Band is worth listening to

[@mr.knowitall6440]

I agree that Jamel should check out the studio version...

[@Fairygrl_TW]

One awesome Band, Great song...Loved being alive and young during this time, Love me some 60's/ 70's Classics, best music...Altho I can feel all music from head to toe. Thanks for the memories, Peace

[@debbiegravley3546]

The Joker by Steve Miller band is a must!

[@edf9682]

All live no lip sync straight on kick ass rock n roll!!! Love Steve Miller! Great reaction J!

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

You definitely need to check out the studio version of this. Also ‘The Stake’ is super cool 😎

[@kb9whf]

I saw Steve Miller in Concert in the mid-'90s. When he was performing this song they did a close-up of his hands and guitar with a thermal camera and showed it on a large screen. added a whole other level to the song.

[@derrickgoodwin6192]

I've been waiting for you to do this song it's as relevant today as it was then

[@debbiejarvis5764]

Grew up listening to Stevie Miller. Awesome guitar player in his unique way of playing. Thank you.

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

Gracias Jamel. I please request Rose in Spanish Harlem... Aretha Franklin

[@tracybrookey4356]

I’m soooooo happy! Have been requesting Steve Miller Band for awhile! Thank you so much Jamel! TFS!👍🏻🐶🐶🙏🏻💕

[@ericfountain4656]

Sounds cool but entirely different from the album version

[@dconaway2877]

I saw him live a bunch in the 60s & 70s. Never heard him play a song the same way

[@jstube36]

I was a little kid in the 70's. This was(and still is) one of my very favorite tunes.

[@ga0425]

Steve Miller’s album, 5, was my introduction to this awesome cat (& equally awesome band). Goin’ To Mexico is still one of my favorite SMB tunes. And to all you loyal fans of this channel, I hope you’re all hanging tough, staying positive and feeling the love as well as spreading it. Peace to all my Sisters & Brothers.

[@dalem8332]

Excellent song written by Steve Miller. Excellent Album. 🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@theplanetruth]

First!! OMG we used to jump off the playground swings screaming Fly like an eagle to the sea... A very culture conscious song when you listen to it.

[@friendsmakingmusic1751]

It was a "new" thing called an Echoplex! We all loved using it!

[@steveholt]

Take the Money and run is a great tune as well. You'll love the story.

[@Ecosse57]

love that one.

[@miraclefred]

Doesn’t matter where I am, I clap along with this one. You know the parts.

[@glennburch1081]

My first time hearing/seeing this song live...........what the hell was I thinking. I am mad at myself for not viewing this earlier. Always loved the song as recorded and released, but this live version was a whole different animal. One of the best live songs I have ever enjoyed. TY Jamel for reacting to this and introducing it to me. As always, loved your reaction.

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

React to the studio version with the Space Intro!!!

[@artmeddaugh6669]

The Steve Miller Band in concert was fantastic, and the light show they put on was awesome as well. Go down this rabbit hole, Jamal!

[@juanballesteros2887]

You should do The Joker by Steve Miller Band!

[@paulinwoburn9680]

I like his reggae version of this song better than the original.

[@charlieross-BRM]

Respectfully I can't agree at all. That's the shallow end of the Steve Miller pool of songs. It's like my bonkers friend who thiniks ZZ Top's best song is Cheap Sunglasses.

[@robertgehly974]

Awesome! Saw him and Peter Framton 2 years ago. Outdoors 70+ years old, They Rocked it all night long. Peace!

[@gavinpaterson1853]

Steve grew up in Milwaukee. His dad was a musician. So there was a rotation of musicians coming and going including Les Moved to San Francisco in the 60s and got his start in music.

[@cazgerald9471]

The Miller family moved to Dallas when Steve was about 6 or 7. After graduating HS in Dallas, Steve went back up to University of Wisconsin-Madison.

[@notthere5229]

So-o-o beautiful, my goodness. Jamel, you're a music man. Thank you. We appreciate you !

[@rickleo2159]

Sir I think we are the same.. regardless of race.. just enjoy the music .. am I right? You're doing a fabulous job brother!!!!! .

[@jamelakajamal]

Appreciate You Rick 🙌🏾

[@rickleo2159]

I think you are doing something special... thank you!!

[@rickleo2159]

@@jamelakajamal i like you style brother

[@rickleo2159]

* you're

[@rickleo2159]

Anyway.. take care brother

[@lordvitae]

Love The Steve Miller Band! Pretty much all of their songs are great.

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

Have you done Steve Milller.. Abracadabra?

[@debbiemccain5850]

And, this is from 1976!!🎶🎶🎤❤

[@fscottgray9784]

This one sounds very different from his studio version which sounds much more like Seals version.

[@tracycagliero129]

Enjoyed this version a lot, what a talented musician Steve Miller is!

[@sruhs]

This version is barely recognizable compared to the studio version.

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

Like the studio version better. My preference tho.

[@sruhs]

@@Shawney-jf6kc I agree. This was really "jammy", which is cool, but definitely prefer the studio version too.

[@karlp712]

I only recently heard this earlier version and was blown away. So damn good and the studio version is awesome too. Its two different songs.

[@franklee6301]

This version is far more interesting imo. Whole lot more groove in the bassline as well.

[@stephanieritter4771]

Makes me miss my youth.... Such a great artist and guitar player.... Love this song

[@justinbestiam6537]

You should listen to Otis Redding Sitting on the Dock of the Bay

[@DustinAxelson]

And Dobie Gray's Drift Away

[@mr.knowitall6440]

Then he'll have to watch the Blues Brothers, to meet the co-writer of that song... "The Colonel" 😎 Why do we pronounce it "kernel"... it sho' ain't spelled that way...

[@mr.knowitall6440]

@@DustinAxelson Totally! Great song... 👍

[@justinbestiam6537]

@@mr.knowitall6440 Bro😂

[@Nolte0934]

One of my favorites from them is “Jet Airliner”! It’s a cover they did and the intro song “Threshold” is always played preceding it when they are played together.

[@patrickdelzell4477]

I"m pretty sure this was before he cut the record and he was still experimenting with it?

[@melod7670]

Thank you Jamel!!! I know I'm not the only one that was requesting Steve Miller, but I'm glad you got to it. Next try out Abacadabra, The Joker and Take the Money and Run.. All great tracks.. I hope you enjoy it..

[@trotter73ca]

The Stroke by Billy Squier is worth checking out.

[@vernhoke7730]

Yes and Lonely is the Night, In the Dark as well. Saw him open for Queen at Madison Square Garden in '82.

[@trotter73ca]

@@vernhoke7730someone was just telling me they saw him in early 82 open for Foreigner. He opened for some good groups

[@vernhoke7730]

@@trotter73ca I also saw him as the headliner in '81.

[@larryronkq586]

Best song of his to me is KEEP ON A ROCKING ME

[@crabbit2397]

You're take on this is spot on - as usual! Steve Miller has a ton of great tunes out there - Jungle Love, Jet Airliner, Swingtown, and Take the Money and Run (good story, that one!)

[@michaelbaucom4019]

" The Stake", " Wild Mountain Honey", "Mercury Blues", " Jet Airliner"( the album version, not the single version)

[@Beck248]

Their induction into the Rock Hall was amazing! Definitely worth checking out. Such a great band!

[@DustinAxelson]

Wow, this is way different than the studio version.

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

Studio way better.

[@Sable30]

One of my favorite songs of all time...Glad you’re enjoying the originators. This version is giving me chills on a hot day in the south

[@mkmstillstackin]

This version is good and I very much respect live performances but I gotta admit I give the edge to Steve Miller's studio version of this song a little more.

[@debraewing8014]

Saw in Denver with Boz Scagg..wonderful.we were flying!!live...was SUPER good.wasnt high but was when I left I was.IT WAS GREAT.

[@rich56ca]

This is ok but the studio version is just so iconic for me I kind of feel somethings missing.

[@alanschroeder1949]

I saw Steve Miller Band in concert 3 or 4 years ago, and he said Les Paul was his godfather and taught him how to play. He said he was playing in bars when he was 12 and his Mom had to drive him to the gigs. He put on a great show. I never got to see him in the 70's, always wanted to.

[@thepunadude]

ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE STUDIO VERSION FIRST ... LIVE CUTS HAVE TOO MUCH BS(OPINION) IN THEM!

[@YogZab]

Totally disagree! Always live, seldom bother with studio 🤷🏼‍♀️✌️🙂

[@furthurdead81]

@@YogZab I agree with this kind of music it gives them the space and freedom to take you on their journey

[@johnglue1744]

The Midnight Special was so great. I was young I the 70s but my older siblings would stay up and watch so I would sneak out of bed to watch as well. So many great performances on there.