The Steve Miller Band - The Joker | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@aldoneira416]

Please check out “Marooned” by Pink Floyd, it's an instrumental song, but still a good one

[@Lolilillisjdjdhddj]

Please check out tangerine by Led Zeppelin and Mona Lisa’s and mad hatters by Elton John.

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Learned to play from his uncle Les Paul if I'm not mistaken. P. S. Maurice was the pot dealer, Ex brother in law , also the first Surfer on Surfer Magazines cover.

[@dannycasson1551]

You’re kidding right? I thought you were old enough to remember what “toke” meant. Hmm...

[@Jackmickleson1984]

Yes! Thanks for playing this man!!!!!! One of my favorite tunes

[@YoItsTrev]

Please react to "The Steve Miller Band - Take the Money and Run"

[@EC-dz3fb]

Oh, MAN. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒.🏃‍♀️💰🏃

[@miketaylor8510]

Wild Mountain Honey 🍯

[@rtillery76]

My cats are named Bobbi Sue and Billy Joe !

[@EC-dz3fb]

@@rtillery76 NO. WAY. (Adorable!) (₌ㅇ•ᆽ•₌) ก₍⸍⸌.ʷ̣̫⸍̣⸌₎ค

[@korisosuke2154]

Please do take the money and run, swing town, jungle love, abracadabra, jet airliner, keep on rocking me

[@brucer2152]

Oh man...I forgot about Swing Town. Oh yeah. And of course Abracadabra...

[@glennsmusicchannel]

Check out the original Jet Airliner by Paul Pena - it's funky

[@kbusby4824]

All great suggestions.

[@jennhurl]

"Rock'n Me" is a jam!

[@TreeFreak]

Abracadabra is EPIC!!!

[@RicoBurghFan]

Number one in 1975 for like a hundred weeks. Such a great song and he followed it up with a million more hits like Fly Like An Eagle, Jet Airliner, Take The Money And Run, Rockin Me, Swingtown and Jungle Love. One of the great hit makers of the 70s.

[@sonnyrosedeville9521]

Yes, the word “toke” to inhale some marijuana. So, he was a toker

[@jackstraw4129]

I've never thought about it. By saying he's a smoker AND a midnight toker leads me to believe he was saying he smokes tobacco and herbage.

[@malcolmjcullen]

"Toke" is common usage here in Scotland. Or, it certainly used to be.

[@justinrettmann9909]

I know he lived in Oregon for a while......we grow "a lot" of world class cannabis here

[@jackstraw4129]

@@dconaway2877 shhhh....

[@dconaway2877]

@@jackstraw4129 ill delete it

[@glennelfmann3143]

Milwaukee-born rock star Steve Miller of the Steve Miller Band had a childhood any other musician would die for: Les Paul was his godfather and taught him to play guitar.

[@brianadams5996]

I think he learned some guitar from the great carlos santana also. If you don't make it after those lessons forget about it.

[@redarmysoja]

Moved to Dallas when he was 7, there T-Bone Walker taught him some skill.

[@MaryBlasnig]

Makes this Milwaukee-born lady proud 👍

[@christopherhasenberg1113]

Heard a cute little recording of Les Paul asking 4 year-old Steve what he wanted to do when he grows up..."I wanna pway kitar!"

[@robycip9715]

@@redarmysoja went to Woodrow Wilson High in Dallas still have is pic in a frame up front

[@roadrunner1524]

“Jet Airliner” and “Rock’n Me” gotta be next my man. So glad you’re reacting to Steve Miller Band

[@vonnyb9052]

Rock n me that song is hot lol

[@sv3931]

Yes, yes...what Chris said!! 👍😁

[@meyersmedley]

Yes! I second this!

[@AFmedic]

Add another vote for both of those songs. (do Patreon members get bonus votes? If so, add some extra votes to those songs then - LOL)

[@bransut98]

window too

[@kristinalawson8639]

Best line EVER in a song: I really love your peaches, wanna shake your trees. 😁❤

[@jennhurl]

Best line😉 🍑 "You're the cutest thing that I ever did see - I really love your peaches wanna shake your tree" 🍑

[@karencolley-smidt864]

I agree!

[@cherylbyrnes7120]

Yes 🙌

[@David_Theisen]

Lovey dovey lovey dovey lovey dovey all the time OOWWAAHHH WAHHHH

[@erickent3557]

I soooo love that line...

[@cherylhaynes3960]

Amen!!

[@dwaynous]

This is one of those songs that has always seemed current, like it could be a hit if released today. Such a good groove.

[@jasonstinebaugh8447]

The great Boz Scaggs was a part of this band and frequently collaborated with Steve Miller. I highly recommend The Lido Shuffle by him!

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

Yeah.. Rick James played bass early on too

[@bobbierobinson6269]

He's already did that reaction

[@joycewalbert1413]

Moments too!

[@David_Theisen]

Lido Shuffle is in my top 20 songs of all time with Somebody To Love at #1 and #2 is What A Wonderful World

[@JJnuggetDoe]

This reaction had me laughing when you heard the peaches line, then paused and made that look.... lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kbusby4824]

"Cause I speak of the pompatus of love." Great lyric.

[@jaimegarcia6114]

This is the tune that made Steve Miller the classic artist that he is. He had a minor hit previously with "Living In The USA" but this tune put him on the map.

[@rogerscollier7424]

Yes early Stevie “Guitar “ Miller. “Dime A Dance Romance “, Kow Kow Calculator”, “ My Dark Hour”... with Paul McCartney on drums and backing vocals, “ Motherless Children “, “ Baby’s House”, “ Season’s” , “ Space Cowboy “ and these are just a few. Huge catalog of his early material. Boz Scaggs his childhood friend appears only on the first two albums before deciding to go solo.

[@jenb2707]

We used to play this on the jukebox at the bowling alley when I was in Junior High 😂

[@johndrx165]

I used to sneak out at night with a friend when I was 13-14 years old and he had a chrome plated stingray bike with a transistor radio strapped to the front handle bars. I remember listening to this song as we cruised into town to go to Jack in the Box, which was open all night. Good memories from the 70's.

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

Wow.. a sting ray... wish i had mine now.

[@karencolley-smidt864]

Me too!

[@SeanSmith-lv7wl]

What Jack in the Box?

[@davidmango3286]

"Jet Airliner", "Keep on Rocking Me" and "Take the money and run" by them please

[@as7326]

I'm a joker, I'm a smoker, I'm a midnight toker... Best song ever!!

[@harleycontrarian6111]

This song brings the summer back no matter what time of the year. Perfect to hear after the hellish weather the country has just endured.

[@KimberlyAnnScheper]

I heart this so much. Hello from Cold ass Missouri.

[@larryronkq586]

There was no better time in ROCK AND ROLL Than the 70s , Heres some proof

[@patpaiz5693]

Yes Jamel, midnight toker is about Pot. It was a hugh hit when I was at my first Duty Station in 1974. Almost ever band that came and played at the EM club covered that song.

[@karlsmith2570]

"Sounds like a dolphin whistling" That's actually a "Wolf Whistle" they're doimg on the guitar

[@ZacCostilla]

I am pretty sure he’s playing slide with a wah-wah pedal for those parts.

[@karlsmith2570]

@@ZacCostilla that'd be my guess too But, it doesn't have to be a Wah-Wah pedal and a slide to play a Wolf Whistle, Paul Stanley can do the same thing (check out the video for "Let me go Rock'n'Roll" from the Kiss Symphony DVD)

[@ZacCostilla]

@@karlsmith2570 true. Steve Vai didn’t use a slide for the wolf whistle in “Yankee Rose” either

[@karlsmith2570]

@@ZacCostilla this is true I'd forgotten about that

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Young people don't know about "wolf whistles" anymore because they qualify as verbal rape.

[@paulwarren7018]

Steve is a student of the blues and old r&b. He copped the line "really love your peaches, wanna shake your tree" from The Clovers' r&b hit 'Lovey Dovey' ("Lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time" is the next lyric in his song).

[@nemesisfc2]

I love when you pause a song and give us that look that tells us that you know, that we know, that you know what they're talking about. Cracks me up every time

[@gooseman_x]

@3:30 - “I really love your peaches, wanna shake you tree ....” That look in response, Jamel ....... priceless !!!!!

[@barbc63]

Steve Miller band had so many great songs! Jungle Love is a great one.

[@laurakali6522]

Wintertime, Serenade, Dance Dance Dance, The Stake, and True Fine Love....all great songs....

[@lilpoohbear653]

oh my gosh, YES...Wintertime such a great tune to turn up your headphones loud as they can get! The stake...what a groove. Love alot of SM tunes...great memories from high school for me

[@dannycasson1551]

Prolific singer/songwriter. ‘Wild Mountain Honey” 🍯

[@redarmysoja]

"You don't even know about wild mountain honey"

[@bobmarley8270]

Wild Mountain Honey Bee Awesome :)

[@skrotorr3223]

One of their best songs.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Great reaction Jamel. I love this song and The Steve Miller band.😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@jennhurl]

I'm glad youre going all in on Steve Miller Band, Jamal! 🎵❤✌ - Rock'n Me - Jet Airliner - Take The Money & Run

[@ianwarrilow2470]

Jamel, check out big ol' jet airliner and 'keep on a rockin' me baby' superb out an out rock n roll x

[@chrisstory563]

threshold/jet airliners. threshold a masterpiece of an intro to jet airliner.

[@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.

[@lilpoohbear653]

HUGE radio hit for Steve...I remember when it was played 80 times a day! lol Still love it. Steve is s genuis guitar man...unique and unusual...love him

[@joshjahncke4178]

Steve Miller is a genius with that guitar. He may not have the speed of a Stevie Ray or Van Halen, but his creativity is unmatched. I saw him live and couldn't believe the things he was doing to the must have been at least 10 or 12 different guitars he played. So many sounds that I had thought were synthesizers were just him on a guitar.

[@MrAdrenaline1982]

Yeah, this song was on Guitar Hero World Tour and as DLC in Rock Band. Honestly, it was what introduced me to Steve Miller Band's music.

[@joecalabria3472]

My high school girlfriend used to say that this song reminded her of me... the midnight toker part (but not for the reason you might think). She refused to believe the truth... that I'd never done ANY drugs (this was early '70s, after all)... so she swore that I MUST be a midnight toker, sneaking it when I was all alone.

[@thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198]

Abracadabra, by Steve Miller. Yeah!

[@westernblood3732]

That knowing look Jamel gives on the innuendos. Not slipping by...

[@TheMrBlackCrow]

18 years old...in the navy..stationed on a destroyer out of pearl harbor..me & my friends jamming to this on the beaches and cruisin for a spot to body surf...oh the memories.

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

He's talking about toking on a doobie at midnight

[@RyanSpike]

Wanted to leave a like but you're at 69.. so I left a comment instead 😁

[@blairbowers769]

This was the number one song the day and year I was born.

[@manateeak]

I'd love to see you react to "Take the money and run" an other great Steve Miller song . He does have a lot of great songs !

[@josephpowell3949]

I remember when this song first came out back in the day, to cool!

[@SDW175]

This song was around back in the 70's early 80's, if you only heard it on a video game you are missing out

[@grilledlettuce1845]

Another great one by them is Take the Money and Run. And yes he's a toker as in he smokes reefer at midnight. Rock and roll and drugs go together like pb&j

[@waynecox2440]

“Swingtown” is another great one from The Steve Miller Band”

[@GeraltofRivia5150]

This old music has such a warmth to it. Like a comfy blanket. Doesn't seem to be present today. Like being wrapped in saran wrap.

[@pthor6265]

My friend Ray (who only listens to rap.) fitted Steve Miller for several suits at a warehouse for men's clothing. He asked Steve if he was going to a special event. Steve says, I've got a couple of shows coming up. Then says, I'm Steve Miller. My friend says, Oh yeah, what's the name of your band? I almost died when he told that. Great question.

[@jenniferday1967]

Saw the Steve Miller Band live in concert, maybe 20 years ago. Every song kept me dancing in my seat!

[@tinydancer867]

AWESOME song!!!! You’re gonna LOVE it! 💕🙌🏻

[@angelaswanson1077]

I saw these guys in concert about 3 years ago...1 word...AMAZING!! Such a great classic jam band. Incredible musicians!

[@coltseavers6298]

The Steve Miller Band - *Space Cowboy.* _"I bet you weren't ready for that!"_

[@asapstan]

I've seen Steve Miller band concert 2 times.and both times he was great.in between songs he would often tell stories about his songs origins.which made the concerts that much better!he really connects with his audience.

[@stevious7278]

This song and Dave Edmunds "I Hear You Knockin" were the two songs that used to get hammered on the juke box in our local burger shop. That's right folks, I said juke box! Yes; I'm that old. Great stuff Jamel...as always.

[@vania1917]

"I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree. Lovey dovey, lovey dovey, lovey dovey all the time" And it played on the radio again and again.

[@joemaurone7923]

Everyone's talking about the "tokin'", but no one's gonna "speak of the pompetous of love"? :)

[@Serai3]

I think we all got tired of trying to figure that one out. I mean, when John Cusack has weighed in, that pretty much puts it to rest. :D

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

Made up word by one of his famous friends, can't recall... too much tokin' I guess

[@1972mrgray]

I read that Steve said he made it up. Lol

[@joemaurone7923]

I mean, it's got it's own movie and everything! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pompatus_of_Love

[@joemaurone7923]

I remember hearing the claim on the radio by Vernon Green that it was based on HIS word, the "puppetutes"... "The word is probably a corruption of - or imagined variation on - the word 'puppetutes', which was itself an coinage, originated by Vernon Green at the age of 14. Green included the word 'puppetutes' in the lyrics of a doo-wop song released in 1954, 'The Letter,' which was performed by him and The Medallions." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompatus

[@christhompson1913]

Ohhhh yeah ! Steve’s badass ! Jet airliner, the stake , swingtown , rockin me baby ! Thanks J .. great stuff !

[@davidp7833]

I love that song, man. I messed with it a long time ago on guitar and now I think I'm gonna learn it tonight. Enjoy the day everyone😁

[@reel-life-vibes9430]

Aint not one song bad when it comes to Steve Miller Band! You could pick any of them and not go wrong!! Always one of my fav's there ever was!

[@GratefulZen]

How ‘bout some old school Steve Miller Band like “Living in the USA,” “Space Cowboy,” or “Jackson-Kent Blues.” Deep Cuts!

[@andrewbaldwin9796]

Steve Miller Band - Serenade - Winter Time - Jungle Love Thank you Jamel 🤘🤘🤘

[@jondoe6273]

That bass line really makes this sing. "Some people call me the gangster of love" Everyone misses that line.

[@josephhickman1306]

Not everyone. Now where did roach clip go ....ha guess I've had enough for now...dont plan on operating heavy machinery for a couple hours...just to be sure. 😃🤔😅😎

[@donnazasgoat2274]

@@josephhickman1306 I heard from a fellow stoner that back in his day(late 50's/early 60's) girls used their bobby pins as roach clips.

[@David_Theisen]

Seal covered an Al Green song to perfection Jamel!! Look up his stuff too! Crazy, Kiss From A Rose, and the Al Green song he covers!! It is sooo good

[@Reno_Slim]

I first heard this as a kid on the car radio. My mom filled me in with what a "toker" was.

[@David-ng7cr]

Cool mom.

[@KayeWhye]

My favorites by Steve Miller include songs you won't hear on the radio. In The Wintertime Livin In The U. S. A. Wild Mountain Honey Dance, Dance, Dance Thank you for the jam sessions. I don't always get to join in every day, but I look forward to my next visit!

[@eduardo4720]

Great band!!! The midnight toker!!!! Huges from São Paulo, Brasil.

[@stonesfan413]

Always loved that inconsistent cymbal crash.

[@karlsmith2570]

I was wondering when you were going to react to this song You should also check out "Jet Airliner" also by Steve Miller

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

“Rockin me” PLEASE-and Jet Airliner.” 💙✌️

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Great choice, just for general knowledge, his guitar teacher was the one and only Les Paul. You can not ask for a better mentor. Please play Jet Air Liner.

[@derekbowbrick6233]

@@elysehfm8797 You my friend are so blessed.

[@glennsmusicchannel]

It's worth checking out the Paul Pena (the writer) version of Jet Airliner as well

[@derekbowbrick6233]

@@glennsmusicchannel I mentioned that yesterday about the documentary Genghis Blues. If you did not see it check it out, if you did it is amazing what a postage stamp can do.

[@derekbowbrick6233]

@@elysehfm8797 I wonder if we can petition for some Mary Ford and Les Paul songs.

[@robrobertson4619]

When this song came out in the mid 70’s I was a senior in high school and I had a friend whose nickname was Peaches. Tall skinny girl with long beautiful hair. Haven’t seen her since 75-76, but every time this song comes on I can see her plain as day and get a big ole smile😉😎

[@BlakeAllenTaylor]

here's me: scrolling through YT notifications.. and you finally hit up the Joker.

[@pops618]

Steve Miller is sooo iconic. there are soooo many great sings they did !

[@melissaward6311]

Steve Miller was a pretty good blues dude early on. I seem to remember that.

[@sheiladrucker6872]

Jamal, "Ball of confusion, by the temptations is so relative!

[@2869may]

"The Steak" and "Wild Mountain Honey"...

[@pjprice79]

"Take the money and run" is another must from Steve Miller.

[@lavedrareed4221]

Classic I called my late brother the a joker from this song because his name is Morrise lmao and so did his coworkers

[@ajlebleu2617]

Saw the Steve Miller Band live a few years back. They were amazing. And this song is a true classic. It’s always a sing along when this comes on in the car or bar. WHO DON’T LOVE THEM PEACHES WANT TO SHAKE THAT TREE !!! Yes he is talking about smoking at midnight.

[@HalifaxChicken2]

My recommendation is "The Stake".

[@carlastanley1138]

Definitely my favorite.😊

[@rhettboy1]

Fantastic song

[@justpeachy06]

I was fortunate to see The Steve Miller Band back in 1992. I don't remember much of that night....but I do remember it was a great time!!!

[@DMB088]

I don't care where I am or who I'm with, if I hear the name Maurice, I must say "weet woo"

[@gratefulkm]

The Synths in Steve Miller songs are utterly amazing, :) GRATE music :)

[@MalleusDei275]

Please do" Dance dance dance" by Steve Miller, Its a very underrated song.

[@79s130]

I was legitimately listening to this while scrolling through my notifications and found this. Perfect timing

[@Jadguy24]

“Midnight toker” yes it is about marijuana Edit: stupid autocorrect

[@travisinthetrunk]

Lol! Autocorrect

[@audreydakin8130]

Saw Steve Miller Band at the Pine Knob in Detroit. This was his encore song. Fantastic concert!

[@DigiRangerScott]

THE TOKER TOKES AT MIDNIGHT

[@lrsrosebud]

This was a song to just chill to at parties when I was teen. Ahhh, the memories you just brought back by playing this!💜💜💜

[@jimmcevers9443]

Bought my first Steve Miller Band album in 1968 just after basic training and been listening to him ever since. As good now as it was 50+ years ago!!!

[@tracybrookey4356]

Awe pure bliss!!! Love this one soooo much!!! Classic SMB!! Thank you Jamel!👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻

[@darrinlindsey]

The Steve Miller Band Greatest Hits album, is my single most favorite Pop album of all time. It is great song, from the first note, on the first track, right down to the last note, on the last track.

[@laritownsend2527]

Steve Miller Band's Fly Like An Eagle is packed with top 10 songs. There's not a bad song on it. It's forever on my playlist and I know every word. Dance Dance Dance was a fun one that nobody talks about

[@TulsaGirlForever]

First time WE ever saw Steve was at the Ozark Music Festival July 1974! Love me some SMB!!!

[@kqy5974]

YOU kill me absolutely ,JAMEL!! YOU are hilarious, in the way you can make a comment about a particular line, WITHOUT speaking, but only a gesture or facial expression! THEN we find out in the end that you indeed do KNOW it! I dont play digital games, no time for it, so I only know the song from knowing it! LOVED it for 20 years now! GREAT reaction!

[@TheDivayenta]

“ Keep a Rockin’ Me Baby” by him as the most infectious beat. He did a great performance of this when he got inducted in the RRHOF.

[@sungodrah]

I'm ready for some ABRACADABRA -Steve Miller !!!!! excellent 80s song from him...xoxo

[@cherylbyrnes7120]

This was my best friend and my favorite song 🎵. My best friend died this year after she lost her two children to opioid addiction she also lost her husband in the same time. It was too much for her she died from a broken heart 💔. She called me two weeks before she died we spoke about this song 🎵 and we spoke about our memories. I will forever have this memory we spoke for two hours she was saying goodbye to me I wish I would have known I never would have let her hang up.

[@bradleyhart2492]

Jamal...THANK YOU BROTHER!! You're the best.

[@nickynicks_]

One of my favorite songs and bands of all time!!!!

[@randywilson9185]

Stevie guitar Miller.. a great American rockstar pioneer hero...

[@twwtjohns]

I remember the first time I heard this song. I was in the driver's Ed car in the back lot behind the Baseball field at my Highschool. It was myself and 3 other students in a Ford Maverick. We turned up the AM radio as loud as it would go and got yelled at by the instructor. We didn't care, that was our new favorite song.