First Time Hearing Steely Dan. Vocal ANALYSIS of "Do It Again" and I want to Do It Again!

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I've never heard Steely Dan before, and had absolutely no idea how big they were until some of our most recent classic rock videos produced your suggestions. Looking into it, this performance uses a plastic organ and an electric sitar. How do they integrate those two into "Do It Again"? I don't know, but I hope they do it again and again in future analyses. This was so much fun!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Steely Dan for the first time, performing "Do It Again”.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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@jimwiesenauer6380 Месяц назад

I remember back in 1975; a professor at CMU was teaching us neophytes a Music Appreciation class. She new Donald Fagan and much to our surprise; Steely Dan showed up for a concert to our 120 seat music room for the class! They all sat down at their instruments and pulled out sheet music and began to play. It was mesmerizing! No theatrics, no wasted energy; just playing all of their songs perfectly! Steely Dan didn't tour at all at this time; so this was by far the greatest 'concert' that I ever experienced!

@foxandscout Месяц назад

Fortunate you!!!

@user-pq9zc3uc7m Месяц назад

I thought my music appreciation class was good. No contest to yours.

@pinehawk9600 Месяц назад

Wow that's a historic event 😮

@cjour828 Месяц назад

That’s really cool

@jefffinkbonner9551 Месяц назад

It’s not what ya know; it’s who you know.

@leonardwashington6456 Месяц назад

I wouldn't be mad if you did a Steely Dan marathon

@jeffreygillispie8780 Месяц назад

This would be an awesome t-shirt. Simple black shirt with white text

@alansmith7626 Месяц назад

me too either!

@nedeast6845 Месяц назад

she needs the Steely Dan tee-shirt first

@markn866 23 дня назад

That would be perfection and grace, and bring a smile to my face too.

@AppliedMetaphysician 11 дней назад

Certainly wouldn't hurt my feelings!

@bodine57 Месяц назад

"AJA" deserves a full album listen and analysis!!

@nicholasmartin297 17 дней назад

That album (Aja) has a special place in my heart. On my first trip to Amsterdam in December ‘14 I went into a “Coffeeshop” (weed cafe). After a smoke I was feeling euphoric. I thought the icing on the cake would be to hear this album over the coffeeshop sound system. The lovely manager, Caroline, played the whole album for me. We are still best friends 10 years later.

@DeenaMilkers 17 дней назад

yerp

@teamflyers415 3 дня назад

Josie - in particular - I would love to see the analysis. Chords are crazy...as is a lot of their stuff, especially on that LP

@nicholasmartin297 3 дня назад

@@teamflyers415 And Deacon Blues!! I love that song and the memories I associate with it. Beautiful lyrics and backing vocals. You’re right about their chords. The band were first class musicians and session guys. They didn’t just stick to three chord songs in 4/4!

@AkelaTalamasca Месяц назад

I've waited SO LONG for Elizabeth to get to Steely Dan.

@joe34096 Месяц назад

He’s incredible

@BigTwinRiver Месяц назад

@@joe34096Whooa!!! slow down. He’s no Molly Hatchet.

@philipwhite3608 27 дней назад

I just want to see her reaction to "Is there gas in the car?" from "Kid Charlemagne"

@Pepper69280 15 дней назад

@@joe34096steely dan is a band its not just one guy😂

@neiloliver4745 Месяц назад

Unlike a lot of bands that started off aimed at rocking out for teenagers, Steely Dan was making sophisticated music for adults from day one. I think that's why it holds up so well and has aged like fine wine.

@marksegall9766 Месяц назад

The album 'Can't Buy a Thrill' is certainly an adult themed album.

@RabbiSteve Месяц назад

@neiloliver4745 well said. Exactly!

@jml-rj5re Месяц назад

Quality recording and professionalism. Plus quirky jazz chord progressions.

@johnniewelbornjr.8940 Месяц назад

Their very name was adult-themed, in fact...

@nedeast6845 Месяц назад

I was 8 years old when I heard my first dan song, and 12 when I bought their greatest hits

@DTredecim Месяц назад

And just like that, I'm 8 years old again waking up to my dad listening to music while cleaning the house. Thank you for bringing me back.

@jefffinkbonner9551 Месяц назад

What a great dad!

@MrKifischer Месяц назад

That's it!!!! Ty....! My dad worked nights so we saw him...never. on Saturday morning he and mom woke us to this, and it was funka rifficck!

@MonkeyJedi99 Месяц назад

Also, in the American Southwest, someone steals your water, that's a serious matter. If your farm/ranch really needs the water, it can be worth risking the noose to get it back, Jack. And do it again.

@gunfunandstuff9226 Месяц назад

Having 30yrs experience and holding supervisory positions in the casino/"gaming" industry, I would just like to say PLEASE tread lighty in the path of helping someone with gambling addicition. Unless it is someone you know very close, and can talk to privately, then you can kind of ask them in a private setting if they would like to talk about it. But as an employee of the casinos, it was a HUGE no-no to bring forth the subject (for legal reasons, not because the casinos wanted their $$$). The patron has to realize for themselves that they may have an addiction, and has to be the one to initiate the seeking of help....at that point, then we would point them in the direction for help.

@misterwirez7731 Месяц назад

Same here. I was 9 in 1975. It brings me back to the parental units and their new 75 Monte Carlo car. We were going through some old section of Pittsburgh. I was in the back seat laying down watching the street lights dim and brighten from over passes, and Dad popped in this Steely Dan tape. It was times like these that shaped my listening habits and what they are still today.... thanks Pops -for being cool! Mom too.. 😉

@steves7053 Месяц назад

Steely Dan - The band your favorite band listens to

@marcusmcquillan1195 Месяц назад

Yup

@kw9172 12 дней назад

Definitely true for my favourite band:)

@stevencorley2352 Месяц назад

If Steely Dan had to be described in one word, that word is smooth. Everything flows.

@BakingBadOBX Месяц назад

they sand the edges of harmony.

@nedeast6845 Месяц назад

unique

@erikbroek 29 дней назад

Unique blend of sounds, rhythms, vocals, beats, time signatures, they do it all, and so dang smoothly. I've always thought they were special.

@djjazzyjeff1232 16 дней назад

@@BakingBadOBX What is sweet F does that mean 😂

@BakingBadOBX 14 дней назад

@@djjazzyjeff1232 hey, its whatever you want it to mean

@Cadinho93 Месяц назад

Steely Dan's musical genre is: Steely Dan. Also, Steely Dan was probably one of the most versatile groups from the '70s for sure. I would encourage you both to look further into their music catalog because this group turned out some great memorable music that definitely won't disappoint, "Peg", "Reelin' in the Years", "Deacon Blues", "Hey Nineteen" just to name a few.

@TheCharismaticVoice Месяц назад

I mean... plastic organ and electric sitar. That's progressive!

@Chr1sWaterous Месяц назад

@@TheCharismaticVoiceSteely Dan is where prog rock and jazz meet, with a lot of absurdist sass. What a rabbit hole, I look forward to more!

@stevenporter8740 Месяц назад

Steely Dan are great, but not half as versatile as Hawkwind; the band that started with psychedelic rock and folk music, casually invented Space Rock, and then went on to influence punk, stoner rock, heavy metal, acid house, and trance. I can't see them ever getting reviewed on this channel, as this is primarily a vocal analysis channel, and Hawkwind have had at least a dozen lead singers over the years.

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Месяц назад

@@stevenporter8740 Hurry on Sundown ... Flying doctor... Mirror of Illusion... ...dig deep Steve 😎🧙🏼‍♂🇬🇧️

@Annonymous0283745 Месяц назад

@@Chr1sWaterous "absurdist sass" is about the best way I've ever heard SD's lyrics described.

@marievaleur7877 22 дня назад

One of the things I love about Steely Dan is their music usually sounds so happy and danceable but their lyrics take you down a dark, very adult path of drugs, crimes, affairs and the gritty underbelly of the night. So good, such genius, been a fan since I was 12 and I'm 62 now. Their playlist is huge and so varied sometimes it doesn't even seem like the same band. Love this!!

@CHunt-cz1ek 10 дней назад

"a dark, very adult path of drugs, crimes, affairs and the gritty underbelly of the night." "Josie."

@CarolinaGirl6919 5 дней назад

"iconoclastic" Is the word you're looking for there, I think. They don't fit into a category very easily😉

@jirimondo Месяц назад

To put this song into perspective. It was the first track off of the first Steely Dan Album when Fagen was 24 and Becker was 22. For a debut album, Can't Buy a Thrill was a musical tour de force and foreshadowed an incredible run of music created by Steely Dan in the 1970's in which Steely Dan explored the world of musical fusion taking from styles and genres to weave intricate and beautiful music often set to dark lyrics. Their musical exploration injected rich vein of music that has been sampled leading to acoustic palimpsests that echo today. As time passes, Steely Dan's influence on music continues to be recognized. And hell, it was great music to get high listening to in the 70s.

@DanFan2042 Месяц назад

Yes, yes and yes❤

@marcgoodman4862 27 дней назад

This album and Pretzel Logic were two of my favorites for years, and then Aja blew me a way. It still does, I listen to it now and I'm still astounded by it. Nothing else sounds like that. But not "Black Cow." I always skip that one and jump right into Aja/Deacon Blues/Peg.

@stevehix1469 21 день назад

Still is, makes me wanna burn the Bong!!100

@marcelkincaid3450 19 дней назад

Nice use of "palimpsest".

@whatwouldbrianwilson 16 дней назад

The vids from the Midnight Special from this album were released in the summer of 2023. Unflippingbeliveable. Fagen as the coolest from the start.

@thomashardman108 17 дней назад

Steely Dan. Always THE music to listen to for testing your headphones. The sounds come from everywhere. These gentlemen put Everything together on every song. Welcome to the Club!

@JoeBieniecki 15 дней назад

There are Steely Dan DVDs that have been remixed for 5.1 or 7.1 systems. Amazing to listen to

@FreeMTrider Месяц назад

The electric sitar solo by Denny Dias is timeless. It brings you in and ties it all together never taking you away from the rhythm but also one you'll never forget and never get bored with.

@davidryan7386 Месяц назад

the follow up plastic organ hardly disappoints though!

@jazluvr99 Месяц назад

Danny Dias was one of the greatest guitarists that very few people ever knew about. Hugely underrated.

@jazluvr99 Месяц назад

That's what I get for using talk to text. I know the guy's first name is Denny. 🙄

@noroomforsquares4483 Месяц назад

Best solo ever.

@jazluvr99 Месяц назад

@@davidryan7386 One of the many things I love about Elizabeth; her wealth of knowledge and extensive 😉 research. As long as I've been a Steely Dan fan, and as many times as I've heard this song, I never knew it featured a plastic organ... let alone that such a thing even existed!

@kenthawley5990 Месяц назад

Steely Dan is the great fusion of rock, prog, pop, and jazz, and their attention to precision in the musicianship sets them apart. My favorite is "Deacon Blues,"which really brings out that fusion. And any song that has Larry Carlton playing a guitar solo is definitely worth the listen.

@jazluvr99 Месяц назад

Larry Carlton is the man. Are you by any chance a fan of The Crusaders "Scratch" album? Legendary.

@andrewtrotter9023 Месяц назад

Man there’s a lot deeper well of music than those hit songs. Green Earrings, Night By Night, Dr. Wu, Kid Charlemagne, Black Friday, Your Gold Teeth, The Royal Scam, Parker’s Band, Babylon Sisters, Almost Gothic, West of Hollywood…

@kenthawley5990 Месяц назад

@@andrewtrotter9023 Agreed. I was thinking of "Kid Charlemagne" when thinking about Carlton's guitar. And "Black Friday" is as good as anything Steely Dan put out. I just know that deeper cuts don't get played on these reaction videos. If they did, we'd get Kansas's "Icarus: Borne on Wings of Steele" or "Song for America." And maybe even Journey's "Of a Lifetime." But, alas, they don't react to those kinds of songs.

@jazluvr99 Месяц назад

@@andrewtrotter9023 Agreed. Most of my favorite Steely Dan songs were not big hits. I could add a bunch more to your list. King of The World, Don't Take Me Alive, Fire In The Hole, Bodhisattva, Show Biz Kids...

@abonham82 28 дней назад

I grew up with Dream Theater, idolising JP, Vai, Satch et al. I was almost 40 when a friend recommended The Royal Scam. Carlton’s playing still blew my mind compared to my heros

@RussellWarshay Месяц назад

This is the first song off of Steely Dan’s first album. What an introduction to the World!

@thefollandgnat8628 8 дней назад

They never bettered it, either.

@user-pf6sn8rd2l Месяц назад

I grew up listening to Steely Dan. Even before I knew anything about music, I was impressed that they never had two songs that sounded alike, even though you recognized their work. The more you listen, the more impressed and amazed you are at their sheer knowledge and talent.

@johnhoslett6732 Месяц назад

Nice groove. The “plastic organ” just refers to the keyboard solo that was done on a Yamaha YC-30 with a pitch bend control. 😎

@truckrboat Месяц назад

The YC-30 was called a combo organ. But they were single keyboard organs similar in style to organs that people would purchase for their own use in their home. They were made out of plastic bodies and thus called plastic organs

@davidg4288 Месяц назад

Also no elephants were harmed in the making of this record. Great imaginary image though!

@TopherOKeefe Месяц назад

The Plastic Organ is the ‘boop boop bum bum boop boop’ in the very first groove with just the just the shakers, before the keys or any other melodic instruments come in. It’s a set of plastic pipes struck with wide flat mallets over the holes in the top. If you’ve heard (or seen) any of the Blue Man Group material, the Plastic Organ is their main instrument.

@ryanweintraub9448 Месяц назад

I'm 22 and I'm so glad I was raised on this music

@shawntailor5485 27 дней назад

I'm in my 60 s and still love it

@rjlchristie 19 дней назад

We took the quality of this stuff for granted in the 1970s, we were a spoiled generation.

@leeluckman3105 Месяц назад

My dad is a die hard country music listener...he hated most other styles of music..but the first time I played Steely Dan he liked it and would play the greatest hits cd often

@FlyinyourSoup Месяц назад

My dad played Steely Dan cassettes (and later CDs) in the car all the time when I was growing up. He passed in 2016 and I haven't been able to listen to Steely Dan since. This video got me to reconnect with the memories of all the drives we took together

@MattsLiveJams Месяц назад

It's been said that Steely Dan was more than just a band, they were an aesthetic. Complex, multi-genre compositions combined with a perfectionism not often seen in other bands: that's Steely Dan.

@macronencer Месяц назад

4:32 The musicality of Steely Dan is legendary, and you clearly noticed it at once. They're often called "the band for musicians", and for good reason. Sheer artistry. There's also a trademark production style, involving very dry mixes with very little reverb. Their whole catalogue is a treasure chest to anyone who is fascinated by music and songwriting.

@jeffcolumbia3151 Месяц назад

Though they did sometimes tour, when they recorded they got the musician they thought would bring what they wanted to that part of the song. Donald Fagan and Walter Becker were the two people who made up Steely Dan. They were both notoriously perfectionistic and sometimes difficult to work with. They would have different musicians come in to record a part or parts and if it didn't sound like they wanted it to, they dismissed them. Most studio musicians of the day really wanted to work with them because of their creativity and the challenge.

@terrylucas8424 Месяц назад

You have captured my mind in previous reactions. With Steely Dan, you have now captured my heart and my full attention. Steely Dan is a deep deep rabbit hole. I'll follow as far down as you're willing to go....

@fosterern Месяц назад

This is why I like your channel Elizabeth. I've been listening to this album for 50 years. Your analysis of this song has given me new information to help me enjoy it in a new way. Thanks!!

@mattpujol4787 Месяц назад

Absolutely agree. She opens up a whole new way to look at vocalization and musical theory. Very cool.

@marievaleur7877 22 дня назад

I agree and I've been listening to this for 50 years too!! Never gets old, just like us 😉😁

@jacquesdespadas Месяц назад

If someone told me there was a 20 minute extended version of “Do It Again”, I would be all over that.

@Luuuc Месяц назад

Yes please. With 8 minute electric sitar solo immediately followed by 5 minutes of plastic organ.

@thrusta100 Месяц назад

Eargasm

@michaellambert5223 Месяц назад

I would stop have it on loop for a few trips😎

@mcoffell Месяц назад

I feel Dream Theater made a career out of this idea.

@nealrepetti2396 Месяц назад

See Liz , this is why my generations music was so great! Every band tried to be different from the others ! Creativity was the name of the game.

@1104Tea Месяц назад

I love music from the 60s and 70s, but thats not true of just bands from back then. It's still true today and always has been. Some follow trends now and then. Some make their own thing. Take the time and you'll find new and interesting things still. It's out there if you look.

@monkeebun Месяц назад

You're so right there. Compare the variety of styles (not genres) from that era to what we have these days! Us, of a certain age, were so fortunate.

@davyblackburn4090 Месяц назад

@@monkeebun As the previous comment said, there is loads around. They just dont hit the charts so often nowadays as it is manipulated in different ways

@katylied67 Месяц назад

Deciphering Steely Dan lyrics is like a university course…Fagen and Becker were on a different level. Absolute masterpieces.

@marklane61 Месяц назад

None of their lyrics are random. Each word is integral to the story

@markn866 23 дня назад

Unless the song is something like Cousin Dupree.

@louise_rose 15 дней назад

Also, if they had been more straightforward and open their label might have refused, or (because this is the US) all of their albums would have carried an "R" rating in the record shop (in many European countries records don't get a movie age rating like that)

@JohnThompson-er9dq Месяц назад

Steely Dan is always so smooth, Donald Fagan has a voice that is unmistakable and his solo stuff is good as well. Once again thanx for the great reaction!

@abergreg Месяц назад

You just hit the jackpot Liz, there's 30 or so phenomenal songs in this bag. Their Greatest Hits, compare with anyone, that's anyone.

@davidryan7386 Месяц назад

its true. they have more crazy strong perfect songs than anyone but maybe zeppelin beatles or dylan. and radiohead lol.

@Thilosophocl3s Месяц назад

You said it, man.. JACKPOT in music theory, production, message, and vibe….

@culwin Месяц назад

They are good, but New Kids on the Block have way more hits.

@warriyorcat Месяц назад

I'm sorry but NKOTB isn't even in the same universe as Steely Dan, much less the same conversation.

@culwin Месяц назад

@@warriyorcat I don't agree, Steely Dan is a pretty good band actually. Not as good as NKOTB but they have a few decent songs.

@maddcowperklns8275 Месяц назад

Steely Dan is my Favorite Band . You can't be bummed out when listen to them , all is good !!!!! 🌎✌️💖☺️

@adamp2029 Месяц назад

They’re my favorite as well.

@marklane61 Месяц назад

Since 1974

@ellendunn559 Месяц назад

You have just taken all of us who were teenagers in the ‘70s on such a joyful time travel trip, back to how we felt, and how the world felt to us at that time. You might also understand better why, even though we’re grateful for what life has given us since then, we miss that time in our lives. That teenager is still alive in all of us, despite our graying hair and achy knees, and our adult kids thinking we’re just old and our music is weird. (Sigh!)

@jayjames7646 27 дней назад

Your take on the patterns we develop, the evolution of, by change, is very insightful. It helps me put to word and new insight of my travels as a young military man that swam in 3 of 5 oceans and drank a toast on 4 of 6 continents. THANK YOU. Your reactions are great as well as selections there of.

@PeterMoore66 Месяц назад

Love Donald Fagen pronouncing "singing" as "sanging" in order to rhyme with "hanging". Also rhyming "beg us" with "Vegas". Brilliant!

@davidkaplan2745 Месяц назад

"Tried to warn ya" and "California" Gets me every time.

@user-ke1tn1kb8r Месяц назад

I love Steely Dan and one of my favorite track along with "Reelin in The Years" from the same album (first album).

@user-ke1tn1kb8r Месяц назад

Steely Dan is more than a professional musicians. Jeff Baxter and Michael McDonald, both were in Steely Dan and later went to the band of The Doobie Brothers.

@roncypert8255 Месяц назад

⁠@@user-ke1tn1kb8r “You may be cool but you’ll never be US Department of Defense consultant, bassist for Jimi Hendrix, guitarist for Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, the nickname “Skunk” and had a Muppet designed after you cool”

@ntomfree Месяц назад

When I was in high school in the 80s, I was hanging out at a friend's home, and said friend's father was a bassist for a regional beach music band. He rarely talked to me, but that night he started talking in depth on Steely Dan's musicianship, and I remember he made the statement many in this comment thread said - "Your favorite band's favorite band."

@eclecticexplorer7828 13 дней назад

One of the things that I really appreciate about this channel is that as a vocal instructor, it would be easy for Elizabeth to pick apart a voice such as Donald Fagan's, but instead, she sees the quirks of his voice simply as qualities that set him apart. She analyzes without being critical, and she accentuates the positive. I also like how giddy she is all the time, showing that she genuinely enjoys all of this.

@richardkafka5625 Месяц назад

"Is there gas in the car? Yes there's gas in the car." if you know, you know! lol

@kennethjordan6012 Месяц назад

Yes, Kid Charlemagne

@tomshirey7967 Месяц назад

@@kennethjordan6012 aka Stanley Owsley

@stevedelsignore8407 28 дней назад

Owsley aka Kid Charlemagne

@francesw.6774 23 дня назад

As all we scurvy brothers do.

@markn866 23 дня назад

Yeah yeah, big deal, any major dude would tell you.

@davidmurfin4951 Месяц назад

I've always enjoyed Steely Dan. Recommend "Kid Charlemagne" or the entire Aja album. Love your work 😊

@josephcurnutt2099 Месяц назад

Kid Charlemagne ihe BEST!! LARY CARLTON RULES

@jamesbourgeois8183 Месяц назад

Any time Mr. 335 recorded with them, it was gold 👍 Don’t Take Me Alive was another favorite of mine.

@davidahart2113 Месяц назад

I remember hearing " Rikki, Don't Lose That Number" on the radio as a kid. I remember being totally amazed, as nothing being played on the radio at that time sounded like this.

@marklane61 Месяц назад

In 1974 I was 10yo. I heard Rikki and before that I wasnt much into music but I suddenly had a favorite song and band. Still my favorite song and band followed closely by Bachman Turner Overdrive

@szygmunt 11 дней назад

So true…it was a unique song and yet it got SO much airplay as I remember. Sometimes beauty just demands to be recognized and I think that’s what happened with Rikki. 😎

@lemmy9809 Месяц назад

Such an awesome groove you never get sick of ...proper

@HareDeLune Месяц назад

Elizabeth discovers Steely Dan! Woooo-hoooo!!! \o/

@URnickel_MY2cents 21 день назад

👍👍👍👍👍

@rjlchristie 19 дней назад

Yes but it is a pity she didn't have her first taste of the Dan with something from the Royal Scam/Aja/Gaucho era.

@-R.Gray- Месяц назад

The Coral electric sitar was played by Denny Dias, who started the band by advertising for a keyboard player and bassist in the Village Voice. Donald Fagen and his friend bassist/guitarist Walter Becker showed up with their own compositions, they moved to the West coast and hired more musicians, and the rest is history. After a few albums, Fagen didn't want to tour anymore, so the group was mainly Fagen and Becker with top jazz and studio musicians hired for particular songs. Dias contributed guitar solos throughout much of their career. The Classic Albums video for their album Aja gives an excellent view of how the group ended up working, and the shorter video Steely Dan - More than just a band gives a 17 minute history.

@buddystewart2020 Месяц назад

That's always been one of the smokingest solos to me. He tears it up.

@RabbiSteve Месяц назад

@-R.Gray- great little capsule history. Could not have done it better.

@caryd67 Месяц назад

I heard that Chevy Chase was their first drummer in the college years. Is that true?

@-R.Gray- Месяц назад

@@caryd67 From what I've read - before Fagen and Becker joined up with Dias, when they were both going to Bard College, they had a group called The Leather Canary with Chase on drums.

@jollyjohnthepirate3168 Месяц назад

Fagan suffered from tremendous stage fright. Their first release used another singer. But they're drive for perfection was also there at the same time.

@TheRevkeyes Месяц назад

Steely Don't - That anxious feeling you get when Elizabeth keeps stopping when you know she's on her way to one of the most unique solo breaks in all of rock music...

@djjazzyjeff1232 16 дней назад

7:46 Lol the way she just puts it back on closes her eyes and vibes out with a smile, that's Steely Dan to a T right there! 😂😂❤

@jxchamb Месяц назад

One of the songs I'll never get tired of. The vocals are just so amazing. And tne guitar work is extraordinary.

@TheCharismaticVoice Месяц назад

I totally agree! I'm looking forward to checking out more of what they have to offer!

@epistte Месяц назад

@@TheCharismaticVoice My Old School, Hey 19, Bodhisattva, Peg, FM, and My favorite, Deacon Blues. If you are open to something a bit more risque, there is Cousin Dupree.

@edwardleonetti2492 Месяц назад

@@TheCharismaticVoice Reeling in the years is another banger from Steely Dan a lotta good guitar work and vocal harmonies on it as well

@edwardleonetti2492 Месяц назад

Kid Charlemagne is another banger

@gkporro Месяц назад

@@TheCharismaticVoice "Deacon Blues' is fantastic and probably their best. "Hey 19" is a song that kids today would call 'problematic'. i.e. "This woman I am with is too young to remember any cultural references from my youth and we have nothing in common, but I have some cocaine and strong booze so it's going to be a fun night." - Ah the 70's

@russcattell955i Месяц назад

Steely Dan fan here. Donald Fagan's solo album " The Nightfly " is excellent, one of my favourites in a collection of 100+.

@timwilson1339 Месяц назад

"Maxine" is one of my favorite songs.

@marcusmcquillan1195 Месяц назад

The whole ‘night fly’ trilogy is amazing…morph the cat and kamakiriad, so good

@byronium Месяц назад

You mentioned the jazz influence in this one (there's always been that in Steely Dan's work, listen to those changes), but there's an explicit jazz callout in "Rikki, Don't Lose That Number", which borrows the piano line from Horace Silver's "Song For My Father". Check it out.

@emanuellandeholm5657 18 дней назад

"Rikki" is my favorite Steely Dan song.

@thechomiji 10 дней назад

That's my favorite Steely Dan song! But they are excellent in so many of their tunes.

@darrenbickerstaff5858 Месяц назад

Steely Dan was so critical for music production. They were the only band that was using production equipment to its fullest. They were extremely critical about timing pitch and harmonization of instruments. They used technology to compliment and blend the instrument,beat and vocals where other bands were still using a basic four channel sounds with an uneducated knowledge of the changing tech. The studio quality is what made this band shine

@bgfundy Месяц назад

Roger Nichols engineered every one of their albums but their last, recorded 2001-2003.

@dashriprock5720 Месяц назад

Ooooh Is this her first dive into steely Dan? This should be fun. Immensely talented Donald Fagen and Walter Becker with a host of legendary top notch studio musicians

@Judith-wq2jp Месяц назад

Girl, WHERE have you been to never have heard Steely Dan? So much wonderful music...

@hankmarkison3386 Месяц назад

Steely Dan. Your favourite band's, favourite band.

@cotedebeaune2012 Месяц назад

THE DAN! Production values....Pristine. Musical chops...studio musicians thru-and-thru. These guys made their own lane. Legendary.

@CharlyDS Месяц назад

True. Even The Pistols' Steve Jones prefer it these days! They are awesome, their string of classic albums is perfection!

@joedella-mattia2234 Месяц назад

I was 8 years old when this came out in 72. I think I grew up in the best musical period ever. Had the awesome 50’s music, the fantastic 60’s and the totally amazing 70’s. I just can’t listen to much modern music when we have amazingly beautiful music like this. Thank you once again Elizabeth. I would also like to suggest Lighthouse from Canada, some refer to them as the Chicago of Canada. You will not be disappointed 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@shawntailor5485 27 дней назад

Eleban

@do0ranfrump260 Месяц назад

One of the most influential bands of all time.

@davidhester9897 Месяц назад

So much Steely Dan, so little time, there's so much to hear. I don't think I've ever heard one of their songs that I didn't like. Some great drummers like Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd and Bernard Purdie (Purdie Shuffle) played on some of their tunes.

@Markothunder Месяц назад

I love Steely Dan because of my late father. R.I.P. father. I miss you😢💔😔🙏

@iDEATH Месяц назад

My Dad also loved 'em. I can't hear Steely Dan without thinking of him, and that's kind of nice, actually!

@bigdrum9667 13 дней назад

I'm 74...and YOU missed a great period in music...sooo glad you enjoy!

@CorpseBride64 Месяц назад

My heart is SO happy that you are diving into one of the best, most innovative bands ever. I concur with the post below, you must continue this journey. You will be delighted you did. 💓💕💓

@metalmark1214 Месяц назад

This song title goes right along with Elizabeth's analysis. She says letsgoback but "Do It Again" will fit also

@LuisNunes-ps4sl Месяц назад

Do it again is Viking Reacts' catchphrase 🤭🤭😅😅

@pauladeitch3739 Месяц назад

🤘🤘❤️❤️🤘🤘🤘🙂

@TheCharismaticVoice Месяц назад

Haha, I love that. I wish I thought of that when I filmed this!

@user-scott-pearce Месяц назад

Are you thinking at some point during this song Elizabeth might want to go rewind it?

@HareDeLune Месяц назад

@@TheCharismaticVoice Just go back, Jack, and listen again! 😄

@stpnwlf9 Месяц назад

This is the opening track to 'Can't Buy a Thrill' which I think is one of the greatest debut albums any artist ever had. Every track on the record is worth a listen and most are just stellar music.

@jerrytaylor4078 Месяц назад

You are right. Excellent songs all but ‘Only a Fool would Say That’ has a distinct sound. Kind of Caribbean and reggae, its lyrics by Donald were mocking John Lennon as being a hypocrite.

@kavimontanaro7976 Месяц назад

Fire in the Hole is an unappreciated masterpiece

@BenLapke Месяц назад

If I was told I could only listen to one album for the rest of my life, it would be Can’t Buy Thrill.

@kirksmith2051 Месяц назад

Steely Dan had the coolest album titles.

@Rjhs001 Месяц назад

The piano section of Fire in the Hole is simply stunning. Great album.

@toomanytoys Месяц назад

MY GOD WOMAN .... DEACON BLUES !!!!!!! But a dart hit on any Steely Dan song is golden.

@mdkram 23 дня назад

After over 1700 comments, I assume that someone said that this song is about vices (violence, women, gambling) and how they're difficult to break out of doing them, hence "do it again". One of my favourite songs of all time. Great reaction. Thanks!

@johnyoung8430 Месяц назад

Another great choice.

@TheCharismaticVoice Месяц назад

Woot! Thank you!

@iDEATH Месяц назад

Steely Dan! Let's go! I'll most likely miss the premiere as usual, but I'm looking forward to this one later. This band has so many iconic songs, like the entire "Aja" album. I absolutely adore them.

@steveo5463 Месяц назад

The whole Gaucho album is fantastic too!

@kemowery Месяц назад

I have heard, but cannot verify, that Aja is used by some sound engineers to check their set-ups.

@iDEATH Месяц назад

@@kemowery I've heard it said that Aja is one of the most well produced albums ever. I don't know if that's true, as I'm no expert either, but I can say that to my ear it's impeccable.

@scottlurken9667 Месяц назад

Aja!!!!!❤❤❤

@lemmy9809 Месяц назад

So many songs you know but didn't know it was steely Dan..absolutely awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@user-mz3px1xs2l Месяц назад

This reaction has now set me on a weeklong Steely Dan binge. Listening to nothing else till this runs its course. Their music is like a drug to me, without the unhealthy side effects!

@chrisbarlow2131 Месяц назад

The Dan were neverr depressing. Even when the subject matter was dark the music was nearly always uplifting and joyous

@jefffinkbonner9551 Месяц назад

I love how the bass hits that root right as the percussion hits that light cymbal crash and again after the pickup of the signing phrase that helps it get sprung up into the high register. He sings “In the mORNin’ you go gunnin’” and kinda scoops the first syllable of “mornin” to really jive with the bass there. It’s just a small thing in a complex song, but that’s what makes Steely Dan special.

@thesean3194 Месяц назад

I hear that too. I also love that the ride is keeping the time primarily as well.

@Ken-rw9xw 18 дней назад

What a fantastic, analysis of this song! I really enjoyed it! Keep up the good work you are doing! This song was big! Played on forever on the air waves! I love your expressions! ❤️

@marknorthrup4897 Месяц назад

I absolutely love your reactions because they truly reflect what I experienced when this was new. Thank you for getting it. Your musical mind is truly open to elegance.

@pauladeitch3739 Месяц назад

Another fantastic classic rock band! I know you enjoyed this one elizabeth!

@richardb6260 Месяц назад

My Old School by Steely Dan might be my favorite song ever. I never tire of listening to it. Certainly my favorite Steely Dan song.

@kevinflateau457 Месяц назад

I agree! More upbeat, better variety of sounds

@gigyoung7181 11 дней назад

U picked a great place to start…you’re at the tip of the iceberg with these guys. Your practiced ears and beautiful smile make this old song new again. Thnx

@cherry_grove Месяц назад

Super glad to see you finally checking out Steely Dan! My favorite is Rikki Don't Lose That Number. Your comment about wanting to put good into the world (especially through music) really resonates with me.

@ourladyofperpetualskepticism Месяц назад

Steely Dan is one of my all time favorite bands. Can’t wait for her to dive in more. Pretty sure every Steely Dan song has a hook of some kind that will stay with you for the rest of the day. Donald Fagen is one of my favorite keyboardists of all time, so glad she got an intro to his keyboard skills as well as his vocals.

@sandybourdeau9300 Месяц назад

This song and this group I remember EXACTLY where I was when I first heard it. Magic. That was over fifty years ago. I still miss Walter. May he he rest in peace.

@ljw5768 Месяц назад

Welcome to the rabbit hole of one of the greatest bands in the world. Every single song is a gem.

@darjer6927 3 дня назад

The history of Steele Dan is a fascinating , they demanded perfect in every song and sought out musicians that could make the vision come through, Awesome Band

@JamesFarano-to9pc Месяц назад

Saw them back in 93 and then in 94 but the best part for me was watching the girl I was with dancing to almost every song!

@laurareed9011 Месяц назад

I saw them live with Michael McDonald in 2006; they are just as smooth and precise in a live performance as they are on the studio tracks. It was wonderful.

@neiloliver4745 Месяц назад

I saw the Doobies last fall (with Michael McDonald in the lineup) and they capped off a great evening with the final song of the night being Steely Dan's "Pretzel Logic." It was epic.

@TBaileyIII Месяц назад

@neiloliver4745 man I bet that was magical...I've seen the Doobies 3 or 4 times, but never with Mcdonald...that would be epic

@neiloliver4745 Месяц назад

@@TBaileyIII Tom Johnston was out for the Canadian tour recovering from back surgery so I didn't get all three main guys, (wouldn't have gotten him in the 80s either) but Pat Simmons, Michael McDonald, John McFee, saxman of great magnitude Marc Russo, and the rest played like they were in their 20s. They still love what they do, and if you get the chance, jump at it, on the American tour you do have Tom back and you do get all three. And Pat Simmons is a guitar god to stand with anyone.

@markn866 23 дня назад

That's cool, and Keith Carlock was probably their drummer at that time and he is among their best drumming hires.

@dbassman27 Месяц назад

Victor Feldman (who played in every Steely Dan album) plays the congas on the opening of the track. The depth of talent in the group was astonishing. Donald wasn't sure about his vocals, which is why they had another vocalist in the group at the time. I believe the first album is the only one where Donald is not the only lead vocalist.

@stoneywankenobi Месяц назад

Amazing what you get to hear when session musicians like Steely Dan and Eagles and Doobie Brothers make music. Donald's voice is so haunting.

@kristvoiles484 Месяц назад

I thought of suggesting this song a couple of times. Guess I'm in the right music community! 😁

@user-ke1tn1kb8r Месяц назад

Nice analysis for Steely Dan. RIP Walter Becker (2017).

@philperkins6542 Месяц назад

Another juggernaut of a song from the seventies.

@99blackbirdxx Месяц назад

Steely Dan had a sound of their own and it was great music when i was growing up in NY

@donnakubiski5572 Месяц назад

Glad to see you are getting into Steely Dan. Looking forward to watching when I get home from work. Unfortunately I always miss your premeires because I work during the day. As much as I Iove this song, it has more music than vocal. I recommend "Reeling In The Years", Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Hey Nineteen" or "Deacon Blues" for your next reaction for more vocal analysis.

@ExtraFancy96 Месяц назад

Steely Dan wasn't a band I was expecting to find on a primarily vocal analysis channel. They have been referred to as 'your favorite band's favorite band' as in musicians for musicians. If we don't get any more SD analysis videos, the whole Aja album is a must listen! P.S. Michael Macdonald does background vocals on Peg...

@artharrison9586 Месяц назад

I think ALL of RU-vid music channels have picked up on reviewing Steely Dan tunes because the number of views they get skyrocket whenever they do. They see the hits other channels get so they jump on the bandwagon to up their numbers. There are thousands of closet Steely Dan fans who will check them out just to get a chance to re-listen to The Dan.

@amitychief3061 Месяц назад

One of the most innovative bands of all time. I have been listening to this song for 50 + years, yet Elizabeth pointed out about a half a dozen things I never noticed before.

@ellendunn559 Месяц назад

That’s why we love her and keep coming back for more!

@russfelger Месяц назад

I am so glad you enjoyed your first taste of Steely Dan. They are a staple in music history, and will be enjoyed for years to come. I think of them as an "everybody's band" as I have never witnessed anybody say they didn't like their music. Definitely a great rhythm section.

@philsharron1184 Месяц назад

You are gonna love Steely Dan!!!!

@williamhannam3870 Месяц назад

Yay! Great seeing that you're giving Steely Dan a chance! I hope you have fun with them!

@williamhannam3870 Месяц назад

This was fantastic! You obviously caught the magic of this incredible band! I really loved watching this!

@MarianoBG65 Месяц назад

Wooww. Steely Dan...another world! One of my favourites. Love them.

@JohnHerr-dy7eh Месяц назад

Elizabeth, please preview Boz Scaggs. Same time era as Steely Dan. An absolute if you were alive in the 70's. Pure talent!

@JamesFolkers Месяц назад

Have you heard the Dukes of September?

@SLE2-703 Месяц назад

@@JamesFolkers Yes, Fagen, MacDonald and Scaggs. Saw them at Wolf Trap outside DC about a decade ago. Outstanding female backup singers (Steely Dan's, I believe) who also sang lead on a few tunes. Great night of pure mudsical magic. Even my wife (who never likes anything on Facebook) "liked" the Dukes when we got home that night.

@eclecticNhectic Месяц назад

Yes. Brother Can you Spare a Dime W/ Duane Allman, but maybe build up to that. ;-)

@markn866 23 дня назад

@@JamesFolkers Yeah, just do do the Dukes of September love version of Pretzel Logic, that has Scaggs, McDonald, and Fagen singing.

@gypsylights9518 Месяц назад

In the Steely Dan song "Your Gold Teeth" Donald Fagen sings, "Even Cathy Berbarian knows there's one roulade that she can't sing"

@poweredbyjoymusic Месяц назад

Amazing. I’ve never heard a reaction like that. Great insights mixed with a lot of fun…and um, well…Charisma! Excellent choice with Steely Dan. I hope you go down their rabbit hole. I think you will find them a gift that keeps on giving.

@Toca-cb5ps Месяц назад

I am so happy that you are listening to and experiencing Steely Dan. As someone who has been listening to Steely Dan regularly for 50 years I recommend studio cuts over live performances.

@jfjsjr Месяц назад

Hopefully the first of many of Steely Dan. I hope "Peg" is next.

@neillenet291 Месяц назад

This band has always had phenomenal musicianship

@dcmanuel7232 15 дней назад

Steely Dan is a music geek's dream band. Masterful musicianship, clever lyrics, unique songs with impeccable production. Bon Apatite.

@dcmanuel7232 15 дней назад

Steely Dan was always primarily a studio band of mostly Donald Fagan and Walter Becker with a myriad of other studio musicians they pulled together for recordings. They were certainly very good Live but just didn't do the tour scene (and that really put them at odds with record execs, as i understand it).

@Coxadoodledoo Месяц назад

Love your expressions and it's so fun to hear your analysis

@aussiebladerunner Месяц назад

Caught Steely Dan live in Perth in 2011. I wasn’t really into them then as I more went to see Steve Winwood who was their support act. I came away a big fan. The arena really rocked that night. It was in a small 4000 seat venue and while my seat was on the side on a weird angle I was literally only 20metres from Donald Fagen playing. They finished with “Reelin’ in the Years” and it seemed to be an extended version that just went on and on in a good way. Great memories!