The Steve Miller Band - Jet Airliner | REACTION

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[@jamelakajamal]

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[@glennsmusicchannel]

Jamel, please check out Paul Pena's version! (He wrote it!) There's a live version too

[@glennsmusicchannel]

and if you check that out, Paul has other great songs - "Gonna Move" is a big one.

[@Lolilillisjdjdhddj]

Please react to tangerine by Led Zeppelin and Mona Lisa’s and mad hatters by Elton John

[@glennsmusicchannel]

and I have tons of his songs on my channel

[@bigredogre4245]

Hey Bro Great Job THANKS. I'm going to suggest Colter Wall "The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie" and The Legend of John Henry's Hammer by Johnny Cash Again on every video I watch until You do. SORRY.

[@jonathansparks7558]

Nothing better than hearing the full-blown, unedited version of Steve Miller singing Big Jet Airliner. 😎😎😎

[@bobl4439]

Agreed so much better than the short version

[@alrivers2297]

Yes, but it's even better when the short synth intro called Threshold is played before it. Much like the Space Intro before Fly Like An Eagle

[@illuminateyourlife3401]

Preach 🙏☝️✌😎

[@juliodownbytheschoolyard8006]

You said it!!

[@t-and-d-productions]

What is a "funky kick" anyway?

[@talltulip]

Isn't it crazy that I can remember every lyric to this song which I haven't heard in 40 years, but I can't remember why I went into the other room.

[@gvbezoff]

Smoke less weed. Not actually a serious suggestion, though.

[@waynesworld7804]

😂

[@LeosHouse]

Preaching to the choir! 🤣😳

[@gandalf679]

You're doing that too...wheeew...it's not just me! Rock On

[@kylesummers1565]

Lol, I feel Ya!

[@raefrommn4914]

I haven’t listened to Steve Miller Band in decades. Back in the 80’s I swear everyone had their Greatest Hits album! Thanks for the trip down memory lane for me with these!!

[@susanmaggiora4800]

One of the best greatest hits albums ever.

[@mwfmtnman]

Remember taking drives bvn in the Rockys in high school in the 80s lo listening to it

[@grievouserror]

First CD I bought! In 1986, along with with Led Zep's ZOSO. Before I even had a CD player, actually, although my college roommate did.

[@bobthebear1246]

We did. It's actually one of the biggest-selling albums of all-time. Of course, you still had to get *Book Of Dreams* to get the *real* version of "Jet Airliner!!!!" 😊

[@okdyson5266]

I’m 20 and when I bought my first car at 17 it was the first CD my grandma gave me, hasn’t left the CD player in 3 years now lol

[@blazerhawkdarren68]

Saw Steve Miller in concert 3 years ago with Peter Frampton. They did roughly a 30 minute jam session together. It was an awesome concert

[@MrFloydsUniverse]

I was at that tour at the Denver show! Absolutely amazing show! Frampton was spectacular as well! 🙏

[@Kim-hc5si]

LUCKY!

[@kbusby4824]

Lucky you. Great memory to have.

[@kassandrariemersma7902]

I saw peter frampton about 10 yrs ago and I loved everything they played

[@blazerhawkdarren68]

@@kassandrariemersma7902 my wife and I saw Frampton about 8 years ago. She had never heard his music before, but she said it was the best concert she had ever been to.

[@chuckhutton5087]

The album cover for “Book of Dreams” was one of the best of the 70’s bands. That Pegasus was majestic!!

[@TownAllDay]

The first album I ever bought!!! Still have it in my collection!

[@sonnyrosedeville9521]

I wore this album out. Every song is excellent

[@JStarStar00]

One of the first "trademark" rock bands.

[@bobthebear1246]

Agreed. Loved it and still do. God, those were the times...

[@MijoShrek]

It's that awesome Signature style from The Artists who did all of the grateful dead skull symbol and their albums artworks.

[@vickieray]

Wow, you’re really going down this rabbit hole!! SMB was a staple of the 70’s 🎶🎸🎤

[@alesiabradley5399]

Yeah my generation was spoiled on some of the best rock music ever recorded that's why today's stuff leaves us scratches our heads like what is that.?

[@legolite45]

I’m sure your parents said the same thing

[@alesiabradley5399]

@@legolite45 no mom just said turn down that loud ass shift!😜

[@comet52]

@@alesiabradley5399 I remember blasting Boston up in my room and my old man came in screaming at me about it, lol. Those were the days.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@legolite45 My grandparents. Couldn't understand how we could listen to it - 'it all has the same beat'. And that was just Top 40 stuff. Mellow oldies now. What today is, is not even music though, for the most part.

[@ty7504]

Let the dear Alesia-of-Bradley continue to speak mere truth.

[@justineapril7922]

Being from Milwaukee, we heard a lot of Steve Miller on the radio because he's from the same area. I had both his "Fly Like an Eagle" & "Book of Dreams" albums. Great jam!!! I especially love the extended intro!! ✌✌

[@beth7215]

Being from southern Indiana, for me it's John Mellencamp. I've grown up hearing him since he was John Cougar.

[@ALVIEDZANE]

One of my favorite memories was in boot camp, riding back from Milwaukee in a limo that a bunch of sailors somehow had, drinking an adult beverage underage and cranking up the Steve Miller Band greatest hits! Love me some SMB!

[@beth7215]

@@ALVIEDZANE Thank you for your service!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

This album and Fly Like an Eagle had some of the best drumming.

[@dreamweaver8913]

Love Fly Like an Eagle!

[@michaelbaucom4019]

The Stake, Wild Mountain Honey, Swingtown, Mercury Blues

[@Lynndane]

Yes, Wild Mountain Honey!

[@pseudoty]

Wild Mountain Honey sounds amazing with headphones 🎧

[@fletcher1710]

Don't forget Your Saving Grace too.

[@arome7047]

Yea, The Stake!

[@BaltoAmy]

Sooo many good ones!

[@tjerwin1]

I grew up as a teenager when this song came out I was 17 at the time and my now 21 year old son likes listening to this amazing man. It keeps the older music fresh after 44 years. Keep rocking guys.

[@philipdeangelo8107]

Cult Rain Love removal machine She sells sanctuary Fire woman Wildflower

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Yessssss! The Cult has many great songs!😆😆😆

[@magicpowers]

Fire woman is a classic!

[@susanmaggiora4800]

All great songs!

[@allisonthomas219]

Yes!! Wildflower!!

[@philipdeangelo8107]

@@allisonthomas219 my favorite

[@Brighid45]

This was one of the albums EVERYONE had back in my high school days. Book of Dreams is a great collection of songs. Love those tight harmonies and great production :)

[@MarsHarmony]

One of the best Steve Miller songs is "Living in the USA'. Listen to that next.

[@timwatley4524]

Gimme a cheeseburger!

[@bobthebear1246]

@@timwatley4524 LOL!!

[@1970karenleah]

So reminds me of my hippy Uncle in the 70s when I was a child..Steve Miller Band was a constant on the FM radio stations

[@braddicken6776]

I was that uncle 😂

[@icegypsy99]

We had a cool ol' school bus driver that played a bunch of music for us when I was in Highschool. This was one of the albums he played. Haven't heard it in ages. takes me back.

[@DookieSh0es]

This song is such a huge part of my childhood. Love the line "You know you've got to go through hell before you get to heaven".

[@ronaldknisley9792]

Brother Weaver no more Hell for you only Heaven straight up May our Lord and savior Jesus Christ richly bless you and all of yours always amen.

[@chuckhutton5087]

THAT’S why we appreciate you and your reactions, Jamal!! Never knew about the song’s writer and the Miller Band’s royalties to him. Makes us like it that much more. Keep up the great work.

[@donnasonderman7913]

Man this song brings back some childhood memories!

[@1BMarr]

If you liked the opening to thos one, you'll love the opening to Swingtown where each instrument is introduced one at a time.

[@lilsuzq32]

*THIS* is absolutely the Best. Steve. Miller. Song. EVER!!!

[@bobriemersma]

Dan Fogelberg had so many great songs. "Dancing Shoes" is haunting.

[@Mcjosh799]

George Thorogood - One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - 7/5/1984 - Capitol Theatre

[@scottvaldes70]

"Swingtown" and "Abracadabra" hopefully are on the list

[@joesmo9671]

I am with you on Swingtown for sure!

[@sounder9393]

Def. Abracadabra. You'll get a kick out of the instrumental part.

[@kenperk9854]

Steve's GREATEST SONG is ...SACRIFICE from his Book of Dreams Album!

[@shawnk7832]

Abracadabra, Absol Fin Lutely!!!

[@jackgilchrist]

Definitely one of my all time favorite Steve Miller tunes. One of those songs you turn up and move and sing along with.

[@pammym190]

Ahhhh!! To be young again!! And carefree! I would go back to the 70’s but, not the 80’s!! ✌️

[@blazerhawkdarren68]

Glad you gave Paul Pena a shout out. You should hear his version. It's great.

[@lialt1]

I still sing this song to myself every time I get on a plane!

[@glennsmusicchannel]

You gotta hear Paul Pena's original version - I posted a live version of him doing this song over on my channel.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

I sing it to my kids when the forget to shut off lights in the house. Big Ol Jed left a light on. I can’t remember where that misheard lyric comes from, but I love it.

[@lindaaumiller7592]

thank you Jamel for all the great music and reactions

[@gotham61]

Whenever I hear this song, it strikes me how anachronistic the reference to a "707" is. Even when the song was written in 1973, the 707 was already getting old.

[@paulrichter2863]

Agree that the 707 was old, but I think it was sleekest of all the Boeings.

[@davelehnen3300]

Pan Am put them in commercial service in 1958, and new ones were built thru 1978. Probably the most successful early jetliner.

[@PhillipDavis830]

The greatest hits 74 - 78 was mandatory to buy in the 80's when I was a teen. He had hits before and after that time period but he was in an amazing run them. I was happy you had the original version and not the edited for radio funky Kicks going down in the city version.

[@deniseriley6622]

Thank You! Love Steve Miller Band! I love you too for your diversity Sir!

[@nickbarber3315]

Since you’re on a Steve Miller binge hit True Fine Love

[@roxannemoser]

That's another great one! Wild Mountain Honey is another!

[@Blueberrymuffin34]

Steve is full of gems!! Circle of love and Heart like a wheel

[@Jude74]

This ⬆️

[@derwoodbowen5954]

Space Cowboy and Living In The USA (somebody get me a cheeseburger) for older Steve Miller. Have fun!

[@hellokimmy68]

He did Space Cowboy last night!

[@ktbeatty]

Really happy to see Steve Miller band get some run, I think he and they are probably one of the most overlooked and forgotten pieces of rock genius. And as you noted with your story about the folksinger, he’s truly a special human being. If you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to watch the way he destroyed the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame at his intro.

[@sherrykessel6771]

Thanks for reminding us how great this band was!

[@MacBailey]

I used to travel quite a bit as a service technician. Lots of miles on airliners in the 70s and 80s. This song and "leaving on a Jetplane" always meant a lot to me. I liked traveling, but I like living on my 24 acres of woods these days too. Great memories with these songs.

[@C-130-Hercules]

Yes I’m crazy .... but.... Try Carole King ... “Jazzman”Or “ it’s too late” Its Smooooooooth!

[@bearculb7717]

From the Tapestry album.

[@Decurion505]

Carole King is awesome!

[@bepitrumpet]

Honestly anything off "Tapestry" is great

[@ageofaquarius6176]

Agreed. Anything from the Tapestry album, it's a masterpiece from the queen.

[@bobthebear1246]

Yeah, most of *Tapestry* is amazing.

[@suzan5533]

Love Steve Miller. Totally fun live. He has such a long span of making music since he was a grade schooler.

[@paulspillman9413]

My favorite Steve Miller Band song is Swingtown. Give that a listen.

[@eviekelpie1]

Just good old Classic Rock! Makes me feel good. Have heard these songs forever but never gets old

[@leatherneck8582]

High School early 90s...had this album of his in mom's grocery getter when I was out with my lady...damn I love this dudes music

[@acidqueen6460]

Can't ever get enough of Steve Miller Band!!

[@lorirose5343]

When your out driving and this song comes on, volume goes up!! 🔥

[@stevenrobertson0787]

Favorite steve Miller song, just absolutely amazing song

[@paulharris1299]

Steve Miller Band- Wild Mountain Honey and Dance,Dance,Dance

[@Rad_Radster_Experience]

One thing I appreciate about your reactions is the true enjoyment for music regardless of genre you share with us. Makes me smile every time I see you really get into a song. Appreciate you!

[@2869may]

Please Do "Wild Mountain Honey" So smooth and laid back...!

[@cliftonhilburn7985]

Jamel, you have discovered and experienced the music revolution that defined my generation and it still lives on. Thank you for sharing.

[@susanklein4144]

Ohh you needs to check out the "Outlaws", and "the Atlanta Rhythm Section"

[@Kilroy-h5u]

"Champagne Jam" love the Rhythm section

[@jonathansparks7558]

Loves me some Atlanta Rhythm Section for sure. Don’t remember the Outlaws though.

[@roxannemoser]

Black Oak Arkansas is another great one

[@ktwebbdevil]

@@jonathansparks7558 Green Grass and High Tides?

[@jonathansparks7558]

@@ktwebbdevil Thanks

[@clashfan2875]

This was what was on my walkman as my plane took off when I left for College. I was moving very far away and knew I wasn't coming back. It might be 30 years ago but I think about that moment every time I hear this song.

[@barryshapiro3349]

The line “funk shit going down in the city was QUICKLY edited to “funk kicks” to get radio play”.

[@julianortiz4151]

It also doesn’t have that extended jam at the beginning either... so they edited it for the funky shit line and for the AM radio format to shorten it a bit.

[@wolfhart1444]

Yeah that drove me nuts every single time I heard it on the radio

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

I remember hearing it for years and wondering why it hadn't been edited yet. Maybe it was just local stations that didn't play the edited version.

[@stevenperry3723]

They started editing it after the Janet Jackson super bowl nip slip, so everybody was afraid of the FCC

[@julianortiz4151]

@@stevenperry3723, what on earth are you talking about? The edited version has existed since 1977 when the single was released.

[@stephaniegazell5631]

Hubby and I used to laugh and sing, "We're gonna turn a light on" when he sings, "Big ole jet airliner", because that's what it sounds like. Love this song!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

I once saw a comedian who did a bit on misheard lyrics and this is a song that he used as an example but of course since he is a stand-up his example was ridiculous: Bingo Jed had a light on. 😂😂😂

[@ktspirit1]

Try listening to John Prine or Creedence Clearwater Revival for some misunderstood lyrics, LOL.

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@calvinwboaz7085 😂

[@cbh440]

When I was a kid I thought the lyric was , Big Old Chad is a wino. No joke.

[@firestarten]

Big old Jed had lighter

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@cbh440 😂

[@carolespinoza8452]

Awe sweetie, i love this song. The music is so cool, and their voices are so good. Another oldie but goodie👍👍👍💞💞💞

[@kathyfarrow309]

Got to listen to "Serenade", one of his best!

[@johnaldasch9966]

Great Harmonies.

[@redpine8665]

Yes! The long version with that great rhythm guitar at the beginning. Steve Miller songs are windows down on the highway, volume up on the way to the beach songs.

[@theplanetruth]

First Man, you’re hitting all my childhood faves

[@jamelakajamal]

I’m just glad they’re not getting blocked

[@wingates8399]

I grew up cruising to this kind of music back in the 80s! The girls LOVED it! Especially if you had a cool car or truck to cruise in.

[@roxannemoser]

Someone mentioned The Stake. Yep, check it out! It's smokin' hot!

[@cleekmaker00]

Saw Steve Miller @ Red Rocks back in the early 90's. One of the best shows I ever saw.

[@korisosuke2154]

I know you're moving on from these guys but at some point come back for Dance dance dance, and Abracadabra

[@karlsmith2570]

There's one song, which I had thought was this, that had the lyrics: I Went Phoenix, Arizona, all the way to Tacoma, Philadelphia, Atlanta, L.A.

[@amandahuggenkissxo5360]

@@karlsmith2570 it's called "Rock'n Me"...keep on rock'n me,.baby...✌🎶❤ yeah yeah yeah yeah🎶

[@korisosuke2154]

Yep! Rock n me

[@Stasiaflonase]

Dance, dance, dance is a must!!!!!

[@karlsmith2570]

@@Stasiaflonase I don't recall if Jamel had reacted to it or not, but another song that he should also check out is "Swing Town"

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

This is probably my favorite Steve Miller Band song. Their music isn’t complex or earth shattering but it’s easy and fun.

[@jeffyoungblood4978]

Steve Miller gave guitar lessons to Boz Scaggs. Now you know.

[@brianlove9941]

They went to the same high school and were in the same band at 15 yrs old playing all the frat parties

[@chuckhutton5087]

Alex Lifeson gave lessons to both of them. Pass it on.

[@390galaxie]

Les Paul was Steve’s godfather

[@brendaortega2443]

😁😁😁😁😁😁❤❤❤❤❤ STEVE MILLER I knew this song would make you want to dance! Lets hear it again!

[@artao5]

As a kid I thought the lyrics were "Big ol' Jed left the light on" hehe LOL hehehehee tee hee

[@RedDawnRocker]

Yup, a friend thought it was "Big ol' Jet Had a Light On!" until I set him straight lol.

[@jindas4217]

Got to see them live a few years ago. Amazing. They were the headliners of the concert. Grew up listening to them.

[@southflorida602]

That intro always puts me in a great mood! Hope it does the same for you!

[@TARider2]

One of the greatest all time songs in history IMO. Fantastic melody!

[@gabe2869]

Swingtown by Steve Miller Band

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

This group has so many hits! I still play their CD in my car. ❤

[@jasonbone5121]

You gotta do "Mercury Blues" by Steve Miller.

[@meric-bo-olson2115]

Steve always has a story to tell.✈️ He hooked me at 13 years old! Thank you enjoying and sharing 🎸🥁

[@1958smiler]

Firstly I apologise I know this isn't Steve Miller related, I found a little gem you may like . Duane Allman & Boz Scaggs , " Loan me a dime " from 1969, a bit of a slow burner but gets going and is a musical treat

[@bodaciouscowboy]

It actually is sort of Steve Miller-related. Boz Scaggs was briefly a member of the Steve Miller Band in the 1960s. Before that, they had played together as teenagers in a band called the Marksmen.

[@1958smiler]

That's good to know that I was on the right track, always like to find out new facts. Makes it more interesting

[@melissayost4888]

Growing up Steve was all over the airwaves & we loved it. May have been Pop but da-amn what wonderful Pop it is.

[@detomaso_6235]

If you're going to do one more by him I suggest The Stake. It's got a fantastic guitar solo in it that shows off his skill. Very popular with his hard-core fans.

[@richardgaines2565]

Love the ride your taking here! Seeing the joy in discovery is priceless!

[@jackkelly2620]

Me and my H.S. buddies loved this song because we were all born in the cities he names. Phoenix, Tacoma, Philly and Atlanta.

[@johnmcclain7072]

Listening to Steve Miller takes me back to when these songs came out and I'd bother my parents by cranking up my stereo lol. Rock on!!

[@mng7096]

Swingtown killer.

[@consuelaluna1414]

I saw them 3 times in the 90s as a teenager. Let me tell you.....Steve Miller band puts on a fantastic show.

[@windsordawn]

A friend of mine actually thought the title was "Big Ol' Jed & Lionel" 😂

[@agendawolf689]

Yup.... I’m one of those people. Good to hear I’m not alone.

[@windsordawn]

@@agendawolf689 that is too funny!

[@kortick50]

Steve Miller took some time in the mid 70s to write some songs. When he was done he had 2 albums worth.....those songs became the albums Book of Dreams and Fly Like an Eagle. An amazing burst of songwriting.

[@scottvanhille5688]

They still play this one on the radio. Such a good song. Let's keep this music alive.

[@aparson2967]

Mercury Blues!

[@Jillyconjem]

Favorite version! 💜💜💜

[@The_nitewolf]

One of my favorite bands I listen to them often. Even my wife and daughters got into them.

[@alanhembra2565]

Please do “That’s Just The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range.

[@joker3092]

This song just goes and goes and doesn't stop. 🎸

[@tahoemike5828]

I hope you will get to "Mercury Blues" while you are checking out Steve Miller.

[@funinvegas6862]

Steve Miller was always that outdoor summer concert. A hot night with a cold beer in your hand and the smell of weed in the air. Good times were had.

[@KermitKong10]

Should’ve reacted to the version that had Threshold

[@jamelakajamal]

How would I know🤷🏾‍♂️

[@KermitKong10]

@@jamelakajamal lol not judging you

[@dubblwide]

@@jamelakajamal no worries. It's a really cool lead in to this song.

[@TheCkent100]

I sent a link to it to you yesterday...

[@TheCkent100]

No worries though. It was good to hear the full, uncut, uncensored version of "Jet Airliner". Just so you know, for most Steve Miller Band fans, "Threshold" and "Jet Airliner" are inseparable. Thanks for keeping great music alive!

[@rvprossjjlrzar]

Love this song! Thank you for playing and reacting to it...takes me back to great memories.

[@MusiColeMF]

YES! This song goes DUMMY hard, my guy.

[@scatter50]

Paul Pena is from my hometown. I remember seeing in play in the auditorium in my high school. RIP

[@mickeyscott7479]

Instead of "Big Ol' Jet Airliner" we sang "Big Ol' Joint And A Lighter". Those were the days! 🤣

[@Jude74]

K now I’m pissed because we never sang that and we should have. I feel shorted.

[@mickeyscott7479]

@@Jude74 I went to a Dead show in 1992 and The Steve Miller Band opened up for The Grateful Dead. What a memory! Rich Stadium (Buffalo Bills) was jammin' fun! I also saw Steve Miller in 1989 in Canandaigua, NY. It was around my graduation from high school... no pun intended. 😁

[@Jude74]

@@mickeyscott7479 I went to a Steve Miller Band show every summer from 1988 to 1994. If I didn’t see a show in the summer I didn’t feel like I had summer. Yeah and I went to HIGH school too 🙃.

[@mickeyscott7479]

@@Jude74 I feel bad for kids these days. They will never know what a good time truly is.

[@Jude74]

@@mickeyscott7479 agree

[@brodemonz]

Reminds me of summer time. 4th of July,cookouts,horseshoes ECT. This kind of music would be playing through to the wee hours of the morning at family get togethers. Also a good song to blast when you're out for a drive.

[@seerofallthatisobvious1316]

"Big ol' jet had a light on" - Wrong lyric Joe.

[@HiramLoki]

It’s Big Ol’ Chad had a light on.

[@agendawolf689]

For years I thought it was about moving. ‘Big old Jed and Lionel, don’t carry my arm chair away’

[@sarahp9086]

I'm at work but I had to come on over for this one! Got my headphones on, singing along!

[@deltarice4092]

God bless you, Lover!!!! Haven't heard this in years. Huge smile on my face. Keep keeping great music alive. Delta Love.