Do it Again - Steely Dan | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION! 

SUCH a great song, thank you all so much, make sure to vote in the poll, what’s the next Steely Dan song?! Cheers all!! We’re doing a PO Box opening tomorrow @ 2pm EST, see ya there!! 🙌🏻🔥

"Do It Again" came out when I was 15 years old. I'm 63 years old now and I still love listening to it. Steely Dan is timeless.

It’s about people who are gluttons for punishment, crime, bad relationships, gambling. Vices in general. They repeat the cycle again and again.

I called my wife into the room as I started this reaction video. She sat down and got this big smile on her face as she said "do you think they are going to like it"?. "they sure as hell better. If they don't they better get hearing aids" You two did not disappoint. We lived this music in the 60s and 70s. The inside of my head is wallpapered with most everything you two play. We are so happy you have a appreciation of the 2 greatest decades for music called Rock and Roll. Both of you are usually spot on in your opinions of the structure of the music and the overall meaning. This is our music til we die. But at our end it's ALL yours. Take care of it.

Steely Dan is not a guilty pleasure! The most sophisticated, layered “adult” band in rock. Look at how TIMELESS the music is. Still fresh and unrivaled.

"I'm gonna like this when I'm 45" Guys, this song came out when I was 8 years old, and I loved it back then. Here I am, now 56 years old, and I love it just as much, if not more! How can someone NOT love this song? Between the sitar and organ solos, the great vocals, and especially the PERFECT percussion throughout, the song has everything you'd want!

This is "The" song, that started it all going for Steely Dan. This was their first hit song. Nobody had ever heard of "Steely Dan" before they released this great song.

The way the third verse hits after the two humongous solos is something else

I got a chuckle from Andy’s comment about it being a song he’ll still enjoy listening to when he’s 45..... Hell, guys, I first heard it when I was 19 and I’m 68 and when it comes on the radio or anywhere else, nobody needs to say anything to me until it’s over! I feel the same way about Reeling In The Years!

Agree on My Old School. The song has everything.

Endorse the calls for "Old School" and "Hey Nineteen" Also, "FM" which is a great reminder that FM radio really surged in the 1970s. Can you imagine the sadness of a band like Steely Dan on am monotone?

The 1970's was full of great music. And then there's Steely Dan.

70 years old here and still digging Steely Dan!!! Timeless

My Old School is great, or Don’t Take Me Alive.

"Don't Take Me Alive"-Nasty guitar intro. Extremely catchy song. Fantastic writing. What more do you need to know? "Haitian Divorce" is a well written , reggae-inspired song but more of an album track.

"'Hey 19" has such great groove... "The Quervo Gold, the fine Colombian, make tonight a wonderful thing"

I'm 73, and Do It Again still turns my Crank!!

"My Old School" and "Don't Take Me Alive" will have the same effect on you when you first hear it and when you hear them 40 years later. They don't just withstand the test of time, but they will make you stop whatever you are doing just to groove.

“My Old School” is an absolute must from Steely Dan.

As a Steely Dan fan, to see the unadulterated pleasure you’re getting from listening to this for the first time warms my heart.

"Do It Again" was released in 1972. The sound was so different compared to anything else on the radio at that time. It made me an instant fan of Steely Dan's music. "Do It Again" definitely has a vibe, but it's as individual as those who listen to this song. So glad you enjoyed it!

I'm still calling for "Deacon Blues" and "Midnight Cruiser."

Got a 7hr drive tomorrow. Steely Dan all the way, all the albums. Might just turn around and do it all again

I can remember hearing this song when I was 13 and loving it. I'm 63 now and it still sounds so good. 50 years and, shit where did the time go.

One of the best debut albums on any serious music junkies list. The musicians that they assembled were the top session bad asses and it shows. Fuck me what a record. Check it out boys, it’s filled with great songs. Stay safe and keep grooving.

Any Major Dude Will Tell You is their best song IMO

Oh yes. Pretty much anything by Steely Dan is worth checking out, and this is an especially tasty tune by them.

Andy, you nailed it. You WILL be digging Steely Dan at 45. They are the one musical act I have loved continuously since the ‘70s, with no lull. Donald and Walter’s music is timeless and their lyrics speak to you and reveal themselves the further down the road of life you travel. My journey with Steely Dan will never end. Neither will yours.

this vocal is uniquely mixed and so impressive - double tracked panned hard L/R with reverb & chorus panned center - gives it such depth while maintaining EQ clarity - just another production jewel among many

I agree with the consensus, you gotta do "Old School". Its got the vibe.

My Old School is quintessential Dan. One of the finest guitar songs they made.

"My Old School", and "Hey Nineteen" -- MUSTS for Steely Dan listening.

Steely Dan songs are all so unique and just musically brilliant. This is one of my favorites of theirs.

You can never go wrong with Steely Dan...consummate professionals. ‘Deacon Blues’!!!

Bodhisattva is the song you’re looking for. Non stop pedal to the metal sauce.

Every band members complete contribution to the song is so full, so beautiful. No front man, just the song. True musicianship.

"Don't take Me Alive", & " My Old School" are a couple good ones to listen to.

Deacon Blues first. That's a must listen. They're all great, but that's a must.

"My Old School" ..... one of my favorites from my favorite SD album.

The world is only now beginning to appreciate the artistry of Steely Dan. Their layered arrangements and sheer musicality is unrivaled in classic rock

Your comment about enjoying this song still at age 45 is spot on. This is the bar set of quality music I grew up with. The point is, if you really love it this much then please, please pass it on to the next generation so it can stay alive. Never before has there been this many musicians and artists who create the music, lyrics, play all the instruments, become their own producers and promoters and then take it all on the road for us to see! It most likely won't happen again on this level we experienced in the 60's and 70's. I so appreciate watching the two of you react and hearing your positive feedback. It's like living it all over again! Thank you for all you do, hope this continues for a very long time!💕💕💕

Deacon Blues for sure, but don’t sleep on Aja...production master class

Any major dude with half a heart surely will tell you to do old school.

The level of skill and craftsmanship of Steely Dan songs jumps out the speakers--a precision fusion of rock, funk and jazz.

I've been listening to Steely Dan for decades...and I'm amazed at how special every song is everytime I hear one...so special...

Deacon Blues or FM. FM is really a different Steely Dan tune.

Not sure why S-tier exists if not for songs like this. Almost 50 years old and still one of the best ever.

A & A, just found your channel and see the last comment left was three years ago so it’s highly unlikely that you’re still rockin it, but your critique of Do It Again was reminiscent of my initial reaction in 1972 when I first heard it and I still listen weekly 50 years later. ✌🏼

Deacon Blue! "They've got a name for the winners in the world, I want a name when I lose."

Can’t get enough of Steely Dan it seems, but who can.

Steely Dan does not make a BAD-SONG... and most of them are nefarious for being based in the seedy underworld of Life... Pleasant Music, but the subject matter of the songs has a very dark side that many are unaware of.

MY OLD SCHOOL! Great story in the lyrics! "I remember the thirty five sweet goodbyes, when you put me on the Wolverine up to Annandale".....Banger

Chain Lightening never gets mentioned. It is such a groovy song ... very underrated.

No one ever recommends "Babylon Sisters," which is weird. Total slow-groove banger.

So much, EAR CANDY in this song, it should be illegal!

One of the most underrated studio guitar solos of all time!!!

And at 62, their songs still please my ears as much as they did 44 years ago as a senior in high-school starting to play bass (still do regularly). Seen them in concert twice, just as good live....

Yes, please, My Old School for the next Steely Dan song, a real banger, and sooooo represented my youth!

Deacon Blues: Well worth the wait

"Stole your water" verse is like a western movie. You're lost in the desert, and nothing is more valuable than your water!

The way that the awesome guitar solo transitions in the Rhodes solo. Goosebumps

There are at least 25 more songs that are amazing. Steely Dan is a gold mine

"Your black cards can make you money so you hide them when you're able, In the land of milk and honey you must put them on the table…" - Steely Dan

It's truly difficult to find a Steely Dan song that you won't like. They just don't really miss. Some songs are better than others but all seem to have their own infectious vibe. They didn't play live for the vast majority of their prime career, but they did tour at least once and you better believe I wasn't missing that one. Awesome!

The song is about how certain people can't seem to learn a lesson and keep sticking their proverbially finger back in the light socket.

My Old School has some "ridiculous" guitar playing, Haitian Divorce, is very sardonic, and has some "ridiculous" Wah guitar playing. Deacon Blues has great Sax, and Horns. You can really just pick any SD song and you'll get a unique vibe. The Fez is so lyrically simple, and metaphorical, but the vibe is pure SD.

Your next Steely Dan song should be any of the ones others here have mentioned, but I do hope you do "Aja" sooner than later. Steve Gadd laid down perhaps the greatest studio-captured outtro drum fills of the '70s on this song -- which happens to be the title track of an album that you guys should react to, too.

"hey nineteen" , "Aja" and "Kid Charlemagne" are some of their best work

Listened to Steely Dan in high school. Great cruising with your friends tune while catching a buzz. I still listen to this at 64 yr old. Rock on. I grew up with the best music ever. Love seeing younger people enjoy some real talent.

Haitian Divorce is one of their most underrated songs!!!

Gotta do My Old School next! Wicked guitar, insane horns, Danettes on background vocals, G. Gordon Liddy busting the boys for reefer in the lyrics - it's the works!!

Deacon Blues is a song, a story, a journey, a way of life!

This tune will stay in your head when you are 40, 50 for sure.

I’ve only recently got into Steely Dan recently. They are one of my favorite bands now. It’s amazing the number of great songs they have recorded. Deacon Blues is a great song. FM is a favorite of mine as well.

Such a great song and you’ll love Deacon Blues, FM, Old School, Black Friday, Hey 19, Josie, and more -- so much untapped sauce!! 😎🤟😄

🇬🇧 this was a big hit here in Britain when it came out The radio played it non stop! I just loved their style it was laid back & cool & made you feel good I bought that album & still play it now! Great band, cool songs I know no one reads these comments so i could say anything & i suppose i could say alot but Maybe it could come back & bite me on the bum! Peace 🇬🇧👧

I just assumed you had done this one and I'd missed it. This was MY first Steely Dan song, so if course I love it!🥰 SO glad you like it, too!

That was my FIRST thought after reading the "Do It Again" track for review... not that it's not a great song (it is!), but My Old School is just on another level. An absolute MUST listen-to for folks who dig Steely Dan... as are Aja (Steve Gadd with a legendary, iconic performance on the drums), Deacon Blues, Hey Nineteen, Show Biz Kids, Black Friday, Kid Charlemagne, The Fez, Babylon Sisters, and many others I'm forgetting.

My namesake... Bodhisattva is a real banger by SD, excellent guitar work.

Babylon Sisters, please! Different, slower, reggae-ish vibe and very atmospheric. My favourite Steely Dan song for several decades now! Thanks for your reactions and for not talking over or stopping the music from playing - too many others do that too much and it's frustrating to watch. love from the uk stay safe xx

Who out in RU-vid land remembers on the radio Reeling In The Years? Used to listen to it every Sunday when my dad would turn on the Stereo and let it play all morning long. That show always made me think of Steely Dan especially with a song of the same name! Andy &Alex keep Reeling In The Years!!✌️

Personally I adore Steely Dan. Everything they did was fantastic.

Deacon Blues before Haitian Divorce, also have not done Bodhisattva, FM or Hey Nineteen and My Old School. So many great songs from these guys and nothing typical, really.

Steely Dan is one of my favorites and this is just one of my favorite songs by Steely Dan!!! I love so many of their songs.

This was the Steely Dan song I wanted you guys to share, and you did not disappoint. That guitar solo; the drums, bass and keyboard keeping the rhythm, amazing vocals and the vocals; it's like a well oiled metronome surrounded by musical fireworks.

I'm going to "Do it again" Your next steely dan got to be My Old School

Dudes, This starts out as a Western movie. He didn't just steal his water bottle in the school lunchroom. He stole his effing canteen in the middle of the effing desert! That's a killing offence...

Haunting vocals wether or not it's David Palmer or Donald Fagen it's perfect. The lyrics are as bad ass as the jam is. It definitely takes you for a ride.

I saw them in concert in 1993, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, and "Do it again" was their opening song. Frickin AWESOME! Half the Doobie Brothers were playing with them! Incredible concert.

“Do It Again” started it all. Back then it was so different from anything we had heard before. Little did we know it was the beginning of the incredible legacy of Steely Dan. Their sound is still unique and so recognizable. What a treasure trove of specialness. Still blowing away new generations of musical aficionados. Thanks Walter(RIP), Donald and every incredible musician that contributed to their sound🔊🔊🔊 Just finished watching your reactions. Your “someone stole your bottled water” analysis made me laugh. We didn’t have bottled water back then. If you told us we would be buying bottled water, we would have told you “no effing way!”

This song reminds me of the movie FM. The soundtrack for this movie was one of the best ever, full of Steely Dan, with some Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Joe Walsh thrown in just for fun. I think ya'll would enjoy the movie and I wore the two album set of this soundtrack out back in the day.

I was 9 when this came out and I've been a fan ever since.

Nice to see that you noticed the cymbal crashes because I've always thought how perfectly placed they were and how through the end of the 1st guitar solo and all the way through the Organ solo he doesn't touch it. What you can say about this song is it's like the ultimate groove they just stay in the pocket and roll all over the top of it

As someone else commented Steely Dan just does not make bad songs. That being said i think Deacon Blues is the next song to hit for sure. One that i dont think anyone else has mentioned yet though is Babylon Sisters. It is so funky!

Anyone else love Alex’s stories, and comparisons to something in life..? I do!😁 Loving the tangents, and ‘Alex insights’.

MY OLD SCHOOL!!! Great song, and one of the best sets of guitar solos EVER

I first heard this when I was 19. I'm now 67 and I still love it. Yeah, you're gonna love this when you're 45.

My Old School is definitely a next go to for Steely Dan on the channel!!! Has amazing guitar! but y'all also gotta hear Aja!!!!!!!!!!

Lyrics: [Verse 1] In the mornin you go gunnin' For the man who stole your water And you fire till he is done in But they catch you at the border And the mourners are all sangin' As they drag you by your feet But the hangman isn't hangin' And they put you on the street [Chorus] Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round You go back, Jack, do it again [Verse 2] When you know she's no high climber Then you find your only friend In a room with your two timer And you're sure you're near the end Then you love a little wild one And she brings you only sorrow All the time you know she's smilin' You'll be on your knees tomorrow [Chorus] Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round You go back, Jack, do it again [Instrumental break 2:39-4:25] [Verse 3] Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gambling man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of milk and honey You must put them on the table [Outro] Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round You go back, Jack, do it again

Steely Dan could write the soundtrack for my life. Love watching you guys first experience with them.