The Dukes of September - Kid Charlemagne (Live)

THE DUKES OF SEPTEMBER is a super group comprised of pop/rock/R&B icons Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers) and Boz Scaggs.
This video is taken from "Live at Lincoln Center" in NYC which was filmed in November 2012 for PBS' "Great Performances" series. It features the band's dynamic rock and soul revue and not only showcases their well-known hits such as Reelin' in the Years, Lido Shuffle and Takin it to the Streets , but also forays into rock and R&B gems such as Sweet Soul Music and Love T.K.O.
"Do you like good music?" Watch the full playlist!: found.ee/DukesOfSeptPlaylist
Subscribe to Craft Recordings on KZbin: found.ee/CraftKZbin
Also available Now on DVD and Blu-Ray DVD:
smarturl.it/DukesSept_AmznDVD
smarturl.it/DukesSept_AmznBluray
Listing of Musical Performances:
People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul
Whos That Lady?
Sweet Soul Music
I Keep Forgettin'
Kid Charlemagne
The Same Thing
Miss Sun
You Can Never Tell
What A Fool Believes
Hey Nineteen
Love T.K.O.
Peg
Lowdown
Takin' It To The Streets
Reelin' In The Years
Lido Shuffle
Pretzel Logic
Them Changes
#TheDukesofSeptember #SteelyDan #BozScaggs #michaelmcdonald #TheDoobieBrothers
Follow Craft Recordings:
Website: Craftrecordings.com
Newsletter: found.ee/CraftNewsletter
KZbin: found.ee/CraftKZbin
Facebook: found.ee/CraftFB
Twitter: found.ee/CraftTwitter
Instagram: found.ee/CraftIG
Spotify: found.ee/CraftSpotify
TikTok: found.ee/CraftTikTok
Shop the Craft Recordings store for vinyl, box sets and more: found.ee/CraftStore-e

[@nsxdarin]

more talent on that stage than the last 10 years of Grammys combined

[@randyhenderson6166]

Amen!! Sam Smith or Donald Fagen? One I would listen to all day every day, one I would feed to the crocs.

[@randyduncan4004]

Prob 20 yrs

[@elhoward7440]

@@randyhenderson6166 Sam Smith's first album was good. The one he just released? Not so much. The Dukes all wrote classics, hundreds of them.

[@marlinkrause4035]

I wouldn't disagree if you had said in the last 20 years!

[@donbrashsux]

Is that Jay Leno

[@suzannelanglois1123]

Watching my hero . February 2024. How about you?

[@MH-lz3gp]

april for me -

[@midnitelion5238]

Is there gas in the car? As a teenager, I was already in love with Steely Dan. Everything about their music is just right, you can just feel it, even as a teenager. Over the years, I have collected almost all of their music. Including Donald Fagan's.

[@KhalDrogo76]

This entire show is a ridiculous display of songwriting and musicianship at the highest degree....amazing

[@elhoward7440]

Agreed; everybody up on that stage is a master at the craft, include the female vocalists. I thought Fagan was hard to work with because he was a perfectionist; apparently he doesn't need to correct any of these people.

[@fazbell]

@@elhoward7440 Fagan wants it done RIGHT!!!! That's not the same as being "hard to work with".

[@theminister1154]

*What surprised me was Box won the show.* Pretty interesting. His songs were the best imo. He's probably the least fav of mine if you count MMD as the Doobies for ranking.

[@theminister1154]

@@elhoward7440 This was a DREAM show for a good black-up singer. Such a wide variety of stuff to show your chops on.

[@howardhorne1829]

10 years goes so quick. Music of this quality will never fade. How lucky are us punters to have enjoyed this era

[@spactick]

Kid Charlemagne is one of the pinnacle achievements of popular song writing in the 1970's, the music the lyrics are unmatched and unchallenged by any of the groups (Eagles, Bee Gees etc;) of that era. It is as fresh today as it was w hen it was penned nearly 50 years ago. A flawless masterpiece

[@elhoward7440]

Yeah, the weird think about most Steely Dan music is that it never sounds outdated; it's as fresh now as when it was first gerformed. I guess the same could be said about Michael McDonald/Doobie Brothers and Boz Scaggs.

[@cece3194]

lol yeah, its very good

[@spactick]

@@cece3194 lol? Kid Charlemagne is the Sistine Chapel of 70's rock

[@HeeHawCapital]

Sir Larry Carlton

[@nathanwhitten8950]

@@elhoward7440 Moreso SD. MM did not fit the original DB, but I like his DB songs very much anyway. Boz has remained relevant without a long list of records. These 3 are Dukes, no doubt. I loved the show and am glad I have a DVD to help me remember!

[@samdrye8067]

Incredible writing on that stage. Decades of hard work

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

Jon Herrington does a total Larry Carlton clone guitar sound. Brilliant. The whole band is fantastic.

[@thebbks]

+Dave Bliss There needs to be more talk about Jon Herrington. He's GREAT.

[@juandemm1976]

+Dave Bliss I totally agree with you Herrington is an outstanding guitarist and IMO quite underrated. Nowadays is hard to find a band like this one and that can have any commercial success without samples and loops. Musicians are not important anymore only money and that's very sad :-(

[@mombassaman]

+Juande Montelongo . Yip. It sucks the big one when music is a product of some ass hole producer out for momey and fame.

[@victoriayockey6093]

Dave Bliss has

[@stvolo]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Herington

[@rhp52]

Let's give some credit to the rhythm section Shannon Forrest on drums and Freddie Washington on bass. they're layin down the dirt so the rest of 'em can grow the flowers1

[@mgbwitt]

I agree. I've never seen Shannon Forrest play before, but, he sounds just like the album drummers note for note. Great drummer!!!

[@rhp52]

mgbwitt Shannon does a lot of sessions in N'ville. He grew up in the recording biz.

[@boomiron]

Rock solid. and tight like an otters pocket ✊

[@CinnabarSunset]

rhp52 LOL You know what you call a guy who hangs out with musicians? A drummer

[@b3bilco]

Saw Shannon Forrest with Toto here in November. He & Lenny Castro laid it down hard and tight. Killing show. Easley, SC native.

[@babelD]

Freddie Washington absolutely tearing it up here. The bass and drums on this song are incredible. Shannon and Freddie in beast mode.

[@user-zn1kk8lp2n]

I started playing bass when this song came up ( on the recording by Chuck Rainey). I stopped for some weeks because this was such a nightmare for me.

[@mls-a9837]

Sure didn't see this kind of talent on the Grammys this year-- or for many years 😥

[@TatunkaMani]

OR Any Year,

[@josheskenazi172]

truth

[@buckhorncortez]

YOU actually WATCH the Grammys? I gave up on that at least 25 years ago...

[@robertlang7717]

Truth. I miss the old days of live music, absent of autotune.

[@elhoward7440]

@@buckhorncortez Most award shows are pretty political, not based on actual talent. Although I agree with the awards given to Bonnie Raitt and Brandy Carlile, they were sort of given for lifetime achievement, not the specific song. People complain about Beyonce not getting a Grammy, dudes, she's got enough awards already!

[@mariahmmm1845]

donald fagen is an unappreciated musical genius.

[@chrishager3308]

Don't think he is unappreciated by real musicians and serious fans.

[@randallr.p.mcmurphy863]

I sure appreciate him. I miss Walter, too.

[@bernlin2000]

Beethoven of our times, imho.

[@jeffbyrnes3686]

True

[@gregcoulson3146]

Jess Hanks 11 tracks of whack is amazing! Hat too flat is a masterpiece

[@suki44883]

Is there gas in the car? Yes there's gas in the car. Still one of the best phrases ever in a rock song.

[@andocrates]

How about "living hard will take it's toll" (glamour professional)

[@OohTarquin]

The kid will live and learn as he watches his bridges burn from the point of no return . How true !

[@samuelsmith5400]

3:41 hearing Michael's vocals on this masterpiece of a song is a real treat.

[@lorrainebennett7528]

A one in a million voice, always recognisable!

[@davidreid1171]

Donald Fagen is a genius. So was Walter, May he rest in peace.

[@markvest5413]

Got hooked on Steely Dan in the 70"s and what a joy its been. Thanks for all the great music .

[@Vinnybrain]

For me-- It all started with "Can't buy a thrill" in '72... I've been a fan ever since:) have every recording Donald Fagen ever did.. musical genius! Go see him live! 8 shows of his I've been to... he always Carrie's an AMAZING band with him :) "Hes an artist, a Pioneer....got to have some music in the New Frontier "...

[@simplecarnivore]

Timeless

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Absolutely fantastic. My journey began with Rikki dont lose that number

[@jasonlassiter9229]

Holy Cow!!!! What a concert! Look at all of that great talent all on one stage. Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, and Donald Fagen. Wow! I’m blown away!!! 😮

[@elhoward7440]

Everybody else on the stage, including the female vocalists, are also masters at the craft. In fact, I'd say Fagen doesn't have the best voice of all the people on stage...

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

I miss you Walter Turned around and you were gone Everyone else was there, but it still feels wrong. R. I. P.

[@bryanconway7859]

Can you even imagine being one of the background musicians in this band, and then going home after the gig? Wife--So honey, how did it go tonight?--Husband--You know, pretty much the same old same old, I looked across the stage, I saw Micael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, and Fagan, you know, they were just doing there thing, and then Herrington played another one of his token solos, meanwhile Forrest and Washington were trying to hold down the bottom end, in truth honey, it was just another un-eventful night, it was ok.-- Good God, can any of us even imagine what it must be like to play with people this talented? It's absolutely criminal how good this is!!!!

[@ourjuliet]

That.

[@MrGandharva108]

Thank you Donald.....for making our lives better. A fan.

[@aarondelatorre4203]

Almost everyday

[@songsfromspringcreekave821]

It is overwhelming how much talent is on that stage! The world will never recover once all of these great artists are gone.

[@Cline3911]

I take solace in the fact that the music will live forever.

[@elhoward7440]

People will be covering these songs for hundreds of years. But like "Under Pressure" without Mercury and Bowie, it just won't be the same.

[@seancarlin4610]

A statement to how great artists seem to age like fine wine. Fagen, McDonald and Scaggs sound phenomenal in these live performances. What a fantastic contribution to popular music.

[@SophisticatedBob]

Herrington is a magician. Doesn't play the solo note for note, but you just "know it" and he's true to the original dynamics.

[@WilliamsElaine]

Trifecta! Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagen and Michael McDonald! Doesn't get much better than that.

[@fishinsolitude]

Elaine Williams Don't forget Jon Herington playing that wonderful lead guitar.

[@metallicarocks911]

Don't forget Freddie 'Ready' Washington... Slapping away on that Precision Bass!

[@jamescarr9190]

Love Steely Dan can't get enough

[@kevingeorge5159]

Wasn't Michael McDonald in the studio vocals on this song?

[@ripleystamio7839]

The look of sheer joy on Donald Ravens face especially at 5.18.Take a bow you still got it

[@1881art]

Still sounding great, a lot of true talent here. RIP Walter.

[@joe22589]

one of the greatest guitar solos ever composed and recorded by a monster player like Larry Carlton. And this guy plays it like a child playing by numbers. Stunning!

[@zimbo1974]

Imho Jon herington is a class for himself

[@davemacdonald4467]

He puts his own take on the solo, giving respect to Larry Carlton.

[@wms1983wms]

Inspired by Larry for sure, but an original take on it. A very good one at that. But nothing beats Larry for me. The outro solo here comes closer to surpassing Larry than the main solo does.

[@porkbelly0713]

I really appreciate that Jon didn't try to copy Larry's solo note for note, he put his own spin on it and it works

[@annothschnitzer8800]

Musicians who actually know how to sing! WOW what a concept! These three are truly great....

[@frettfrenzzey]

I love everything Donald has done, with Steely Dan & alone! I could listen to his music constantly for days & days. He is a genius!

[@LWOPP]

+Carole Tallerino So many layers and textures to his music it just never sounds dated. I mean, "Deacon Blues" could have been written this morning.

[@michellerjackson5776]

Carole Tallerino So.. agree. 😊❗❗❗

[@martadolls]

Me too!

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Steely Dan fans would take a listen to my live keyboard & vocal performances of Steely Dan's HOME AT LAST and JOSIE on my YT channel in tribute to the great Walter Becker. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@moondawg3693]

@@LWOPP If there's a better song anywhere, I'd love to hear and feel it.

[@moshezarviv1252]

Jon Herrington deeply understand larry carlton's state of mind for this solo and make it on his own in a very very tasty way !!! nailed it ! not so simple to be creative on a larry calton's solo !

[@tomsdrumchannel2877]

definately , great stuff from Jon

[@debbrilla1954]

Woah All of Steely Dan's Lyrics are truly jaw dropping... I know there is no competition. None.

[@DocRockTheDj]

They make some of the most complex musical composition on the planet look like child's play..just amazing!!!!!👍👍👍

[@BunneRabb]

See, once upon a time, when there were like, dinosaurs and shit, music was often made by people called "musicians" who could actually play instruments - back before we finally sampled all of them - and they could like, read and write music and stuff and play it, and it often sounded like this. A historical document of great gravitas, this here is. ; )

[@elibelz5953]

Not sure if this is a document, mi amigo

[@BunneRabb]

+eli belz all recordings are documents.

[@elibelz5953]

Fine. All documents are historical though, buddy, not all are "historic" such as this one

[@BunneRabb]

***** I have no idea what you'e on about PAL

[@one4waves]

+Bunne Rabb Exactamundo!

[@tablaturebutler2823]

The degree of mastery on display is jaw-dropping!

[@mrdrumz48]

Now that is a BAND!!!!

[@wacokid2532]

Jon Herington is just treasure..recreates some of the greatest jazz-rock guitar solos and parts ever recorded..and make it sound like you feel every note - and make it look easy..kudos !!

[@tstevens416]

God his vocals are so good here! The "is there gas in the car" and "still an outlaw" were OP

[@jimaiello750]

This song is loosely based on the drug dealer Owlsley Stanley. He had this outlandish mobile home and always a step ahead of the police. One night they were clearing out quickly from the place they were in, thus the line about "be careful what you carry", and "you are still an outlaw in their eyes." He asked his partner "Is there gas in the car?", and his partner answered "Yes there's gas in the car." Guess what ran out of gas in front of a police car with all their drugs and paraphernalia in it.

[@lagaman11]

I could listen to these guys forever! Awesome!

[@nilsciccione8271]

Michael McDonald, Bozz Scaggs and Donal Fagan, wow that three super badass dudes.

[@thespookyone65]

that is a fucking BRILLIANT guitar solo. so tasteful. and that drummer ain't no slouch either.

[@homeslice1998]

m patrick one of the greatest guitar solos ever imo

[@rsatenberg]

m patrick ii

[@Kinduvblu]

Jon Herrington tears it up...again. He plays the important hooks from the original solo and adds some of his own ideas. I wonder how he chooses which axe to use on each solo - if he does research into what was used on the original or if he just tries each of his guitars until he gets the sound he wants. Anyhow, he makes it look so easy.

[@liedgitarrist]

Kathleen Alfonso he just plays the guitar he wants to. 😉

[@Dunkaroos248]

He seems to like 335’s. I was surprised to see the sg here

[@terrymaginnis7226]

@@Dunkaroos248 Not an SG. Check out the nut plate on the head stock. Originally shipped as Les Pauls before they renamed them SG. I believe '61' and '62' only. I've seen Mr. Harrington several times with Steely Dan and he is always fantastic. Cheers.

[@Dunkaroos248]

Terry Maginnis wait, but the body is an sg, no? Or is this more of an example that the sg as a name didn’t exist until a certain point?

[@keithjohnston5936]

The classic Les Paul body as we know it ceased to exist for a time in the early 60s. It was replaced by what we know as an SG, but was called a Les Paul. Either way, this guy can play.

[@jenniferglenn2459]

Fortunate to have seen the Dan 3 times before becker passed. My all time fav band. ❤️

[@jonathansmith3742]

How did I not know this was out there? Damn, I wish I saw these guys.

[@jeffv7046]

Miss Walter but this is just truly amazing. Donald is a genius. Listening now for 50 yrs.

[@patti-joandersen9523]

Love it! Don't drown out Michael McDonald's voice. It's the best backdrop for so many songs.

[@lorrainebennett7528]

I love his voice, unmistakeable.

[@markw5815]

Truly a standing ovation worthy performance.

[@shoresoftheid]

Goosebumps through the entirety! Exquisite!

[@dougpeters1625]

absolutely in the pocket. sometimes you get a stage full of legends and its a mess because they are stepping on everybody's toes showboating. and sometimes you get these guys, for which there are no equal.

[@alhudson]

Musical perfection and so nice that JH got that applause for his first solo.

[@michaelwalker3920]

A Gibson SG and a man who knows how to play it. Ahhhhhhhh

[@RJs_CC]

love my SG, wish I could play a tenth as good as this

[@robertbeckom1962]

Yup ya don't see many of them these days, since P Townsend was smashing them to pieces....

[@hypno59]

Nice to see Boz play along with an intriguingly tricky song on guitar... didn't appreciate his musicality in the day. Beautiful jazz singer too! But credit to Donald... birthed the most enduring musical narrative songs of the 70's and 80's into our world. Genius...

[@stevenbaker4220]

Saw Steely Dan in concert about 10 years ago. Cried with pleasure for the entire thing.

[@peterzang]

Right on!

[@marievaleur7877]

So much class and talent on one stage!

[@listennowbreath]

Genius: and the term is over used but not in the case of Steely Dan. Hopefully today’s youth’s minds with be sledgehammered after steaming only ONE album .

[@lordlondon5798]

Best band ever by a mile. This song is one of the best ever written. No one near the Dan.

[@jenl3162]

Amen.

[@rogg123]

Love this band. Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs. Who could ask for more? Actually you got more with the great guitar playing of Jon Herington. The rest of the band ain't no slouch either.

[@starjunkie2804]

One of my favorite's from Steely. We miss Walter, too. Greatly. Boz and Michael look great too. Sound great as well. But I'm glad you're still working Donald. At this age, you can just kick it with friends and just enjoy playing what the fans really want to hear. I ABSOLUTELY love seeing and hearing Jon Herington in there as well. In the end, we're all just three New Jerseyans scratching our heads as to how it all came to be this way. Since we can't have Walter back, we will all have to wait to see him again cracking on that Sadowsky again in the light.

[@sp4gsus]

I've watched 3 of these dukes of September videos now. The rhythm section steals the show on every tune. Herrington can't play a bad note if he tried.

[@deerhunter7482]

The background singers are the greatest!!!!!

[@dianemalone9496]

The amount of talent on that stage is mind blowing 🎸🎤♥️

[@richardcraig1707]

It's amazing that a single stage can support all this talent.

[@jessewilson3142]

Boom! Jon Herington is killing it.

[@Stanwojcik]

Herrington..Jesus dude...I love Carltons solo.. probably one of the best ever.. Herrington was able to pull off his own amazing solo and really showed Carlton some much deserved respect throughout. Herrington does this time and time again. Amazing.. what a frigging lineup!!

[@carloborromeo5595]

One of the sweetest tunes I have heard. Complicated but very Steely Dan.

[@DionAlbers]

This guitarist is a killer! Outstanding player, Tasty as can be, Damn!!

[@SQTierHog]

Thank you, Oh Mighty Musical God, that I was raised in the blessings You gave these men and women! :)

[@TheDizzleHawke]

That drummer was working hard! Sweating his ass off.

[@andrehenri4219]

There is absolutely no substitute for sheer class, none at all. You can thrown in all the auto-tunes you like but when it comes down to the real deal cream always rises to the top people!

[@michiganjfrog366]

Incredible!! The talent in that room... The audience was very lucky.

[@tedex8100]

This is a genuine SuperGroup. Best concert I've ever saw. And I have seen lots of legends. Just bought the dvd. Thanks for posting,really enjoyed it.

[@TheStikapos]

I can’t imagine the intrepidation of that lead guitarist trying to play those iconic notes. Fine job that. Boz was awesome at the rhythm guitar as well...

[@mitchellwooldridge5118]

I can't say "Kid Charlemagne" is my favourite Steely Dan song but it has the most insanely kick-ass repeating closing riff and ending OF ALL TIME! The build-up of energy literally pulls you up by your socks when it's all done!

[@timothycroke5307]

Been watching a lot of videos of Steely Dan tribute bands and most are pretty damn good, but this musicianship is on a whole different level.

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Ooh yeah

[@MuzixMaker]

Meh, these guys are hacks 😊

[@yorkemar]

beginning to think royal scam is my favorite steely dan album.

[@mo-bd1072]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME THE TALENT LEVEL IS OFF THE CHARTS

[@WRWidg2003]

one of the greatest bands ever and ever and ever

[@randypiplica5790]

Absolutely amazing version Jon Herrington is a under rated guitar player.

[@nmshine1474]

I have been listening to these guys for decades, and watching this it is just sublime. I cannot express how much fun it is to watch these guys sing and perform these beautiful tunes. This one especially.

[@pennynorman3833]

I am seeing Michael again tonight! I saw him last week with America...great show! Tonight he is with Boz, so I am HOPING, that the Don makes a special appearance! That would be flipping awesome! If not, at least I got to see Steely Dan this year too! Keep on rocking! Peace...love...and harmony!

[@Heknowswhatyoudid]

jon harrington is just fucking awesome

[@michaelanderson2881]

Mohamed MELLAK JERSEY!

[@syneca69]

You aren't kidding. He kicks ass!

[@richardpaddington4216]

I am overwhelmed by the talent shown on this video, just amazing.

[@princebonnie1357]

Pure class, as always. So inspirational to take this all in. When it comes to musicianship with chops and style, it's Steely Dan all the way. Aja is my favourite drive time album.

[@MrSphinxster]

The shoes that Jon Herrington, Shannon Forrest, and Freddie Washington had to fill with this group are beyond intimidating, yet they did it with style and aplomb, while sharing the stage with giants.

[@gsmith207]

drummer killed it!

[@JoanKSmith]

I was there -- fantastic show, and I'm so glad one of these amazing performances were captured!! I'm only sad that Catherine Russell, singer who was a highlight of the touring show, was unable to make this particular performance for recorded posterity. But I give kudos to Ms. Monet, the singer who stood in for Cat and was awesome.

[@sharongelfand5065]

I was there too...all I had to do was become a member of PBS, where this was televised on Great Performances, and we got two great seats for $60. Truly the best live performance I've seen in my 60+ years!

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Great talent!! Thank you Steely Dan (Fagan) for years of enjoyment!

[@debclayton196]

Three of the best! Good stuff. Donald Fagen is awesome still.

[@dominickborgese5767]

You can't touch these guys. The bass line sings. Wow, let me playy this song with these once. Yes there's always tomorrow. Thank you brothers. Dominick.

[@wjc66]

Without a doubt a line up of some of the finest musicians!!

[@scottwilson4008]

These are guys who can flat out play....Show these young crumbs who's still the boss's. I am so down with the Dukes . even though I was born in 71 its better than much of whats new right now. maybe a CD of new tunes too...........

[@michaeljordan9879]

And this tune is damn near 50 years old and Donald is still slaying with it. Everything Steely Dan is timeless. It just won't wilt.

[@MrBassman1217]

What a song writer

[@tapeinosG5011]

This song was inspired by Owsley Stanley III, the first "underground" chemist to mass produce high-quality LSD in the 1960s in San Francisco. Walter Becker explained: "It was kind of an Owsleyesque figure that existed in our mind's eye. I think he was based on the idea of the outlaw-acid-chef of the '60s who had essentially outlived the social context of his specialty but of course he was still an outlaw." According to Donal Fagen, the story in this song takes place from 1968-1976. As time goes on, Charlemagne's services fall out of favor, leading to his demise. Steely Dan favorite Larry Carlton played guitar on this track. Donald Fagen said: "He's a real virtuoso. In my opinion he can get around his instrument better than any studio guitarist. He's also quite a good blues player. He did the solos on 'Kid Charlemagne.' The middle solo he did in two takes and we used parts of both. The last solo was straight improvisation." LyRics While the music played, you worked by candlelight Those San Francisco nights You were the best in town Just by chance you crossed the diamond with the pearl You turned it on the world That's when you turned the world around (Did you feel like Jesus?) Did you realize That you were a champion in their eyes? On the hill the stuff was laced with kerosene But yours was kitchen-clean Everyone stopped to stare at your technicolor motor home Every A-Frame had your number on the wall You must have had it all You'd go to L.A. on a dare and you'd go it alone (Could you live forever?) Could you see the day? Could you feel your whole world fall apart and fade away? (Get along, get along, Kid Charlemagne) (Get along, Kid Charlemagne) Now your patrons have all left you in the red Your low-rent friends are dead This life can be very strange All those day-glo freaks who used to paint the face They've joined the human race Some things will never change (Son, you were mistaken) You are obsolete Look at all the white men on the street (Get along, get along, Kid Charlemagne) (Get along, Kid Charlemagne) Clean this mess up else we'll all end up in jail Those test-tubes and the scale Just get it all out of here Is there gas in the car? Yes, there's gas in the car I think the people down the hall know who you are (Careful what you carry) 'Cause the man is wise You are still an outlaw in their eyes (Get along, get along, Kid Charlemagne) (Get along, Kid Charlemagne) Writer/s: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group

[@picardmadeoff1068]

Save for the obvious, cocaine is cut with kerosene, whereas acid is not...maybe a lyrical mistake or maybe Owlsley was cutting cocaine with kerosene? So many possibilities

[@romulus_]

@@picardmadeoff1068 it's simply poetic license for a fun and memorable lyric. the idea is that the stuff people other than owsley were making was garbage.

[@picardmadeoff1068]

@@romulus_ Well said! BTW, I've never mixed cocaine with acid but mushrooms and cocaine go well together under certain circumstances...

[@robf6105]

Without context, I had no idea what this song meant. Now, it makes perfect sense. That Walter Becker quote illuminated me. Thanks.

[@pauldouglas4158]

Owsley 4 ways were a favorite

[@TheFusedplug]

Immaculate song one I really always enjoy listening to. Steely Dan are up there with the Beatles in my heart I hope that those that have not realised Steely Dan yet say from younger generations or simply boat missers ..DO get to hear them more and more because once you hear them you can't unhear them. They are that band that understands a real music listener

[@alancanham2956]

Damn! This just gets cooler

[@michellerjackson5776]

Love.......!!!!!! Huge fan.. a MUST for "Dan Fans"..saw them in Illinois in the early 90's. Thank you for posting this.. I have passed along your Channel.. Saw this on PBS, was awesome!

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Amazing ! We Americans can produce some great music ! 3 living gods...Boz Scaggs aged well ! Sounding good kids !

[@williamfenton8043]

David Pearl let us not forget Boz played with Duane loan me a dime is on 2 albums Box's first and Duane Anthology

[@blackieraleigh]

I saw these guys play in a field in DC suburbs Loudoun County. Beautiful day in June? and the crowd was laid back and the vibe seemed to kick the band into a place where they were relaxed and having fun. Boz. McDonald and Fagen would switch off on songs mostly doing hits plus classic covers. Fagen's Steely Dan tunes consistently received the loudest cheers kind of surprised. I love "The Dan."

[@guitarttimman]

That guy can really play quite well. I love his style.

[@mlose50]

And so much fun to play!