First Time Reaction To Steely Dan - Do it Again 

As an older person, it makes me very happy to see younger people smile while hearing music they've never heard before. Thank you, I enjoyed it.

Steely Dan is definitely a rabbit hole you want to dive into. "Aja" (pronounced "Asia") is one of the great albums in music history and absolutely worth a listen from beginning to end.

Steely Dan is their own genre. You’ll see that as you dive more into their catalog of music. Their sound developed into a more funky, jazzy sound as they released each album. The best studio musicians were hired to work on each song on each album. Their grooves have been sampled literally hundreds of times. You’ll recognize their song Black Cow immediately which was sampled by Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. I suggest a Steely Dan stream for these rock and roll hall of fame members. ❤️✌️😁

Steely Dan: Your favorite band’s favorite band.

The 70's was the greatest decade for music because of the variety of genres and the incredible artistry from master musicians.

One of the greatest bands of the 70's, hit after hit. Had rock on fire. Yes sir!!!

The guitar solo is actually Denny Dias playing an electric sitar and the organ solo is played by Donald Fagen on some cheap piece of garbage organ he found in a thrift store,but it produced the sound he was going for. Fagen and Walter Becker were maniacal about every note being exactly what they wanted.

Steely Dan wrote songs about some of the grittier aspects of life. "Do It Again" was about someone whose vices led him to keep on repeating the same mistakes, "Dirty Work" deals with infidelity, "Reeling In The Years" is a reflection on a wild relationship with an unappreciative girl - and these are on the FIRST album! P.S. "Midnight Cruiser" deals with a couple of guys who are doing a last hurrah on the streets that are different from when they were younger. A very melancholy tune with a smooth jazz sound.

“Hey Nineteen” and “Black Cow”. Can’t go wrong with Steely Dan. Great reaction. 👍🏻❤️

The lyrics to Steely Dan songs are just about subterranean, they're cryptic and dense with meaning. Part of the appeal to many fans (I raise my hand as well).

This song has a groove so wide, you could land a plane on it.

Such a cool song. After 50 years I never get tired of it.

One of the best ever bands to come out of the 70's. My Mom gave me this song as a kid because I was such a hellion. It's a song that only gets better with the passing of time.

Hey TNT, Steely Dan were actually 2 people, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, who surrounded their selves with the finest studio musicians around to produce a precise, clean sound.

I remember back in the 80s working at a top-end audio shop for home and car audio, we would always put on Steely Dan to truly hear the clarity of the speakers and the deep bass. Great choice of track selection!

Man you nailed it... Steely Dan has very cryptic music, and to her point you get lost in the groove so you don't 100% pay attention to the words. Exactly how this song and MOST of their songs can be described. Cryptic, hidden meanings and lost on the melody. Pure Genius.

Tasha is so cute moving her shoulders immediately to the groove. 😆 This track, the very first track on the very first album, almost immediately became a HUGE radio hit. How's that for hitting the ground running. This was the original Steely Dan BAND. Fagen and Becker joined forces as songwriters for this preexisting band forned by guitarists Denny Dias and Jeff Skunk Baxter, also included drummer Jim Hodder and vocalist David Palmer. They were a fairly typical rock group circa 1972 and toured from 72>74. Only later did Fagen and Becker want to stop touring and concentrate on their obsession with studio perfection beginning with the Katy Lied album. They wanted to push more in the jazz fusion direction from what started as a more traditional rock band. So this song has been an iconic and popular Steely Dan hit and favorite and has been played on the radio for 50+ years now. Still as smooth as silk and cool as ever! Only Steely Dan can make a song about a gambling addiction sound so laid back and groovin.

I wish I could listen to this song for the first time again... So jealous

They have zero bad songs.

Steely Dan is a great band. “Do It Again” and “Reelin in The Years” are my favorite songs.

You just can't go wrong with Steely Dan.

I feel that this should be the first Steely Dan song ppl should listen to when they are hearing them for the first time. It's the first song i ever heard by them back in 1973

I consider this one of those songs that is perfect. I was born in 1968 and heard this song as a child. I loved it then and I still love it today.

Eagles and Steely Dan were good friends. In Hotel California, the line "they stab it with their STEELY knives" was a shout-out to Steely Dan.

I love both of your personalties... ..so engaging. Wonderful to listen and see your reaction. Tasteful, intelligent commentary.

Hmmmmm,memories flooding back ,passion,pleasure ,groans and sighs,sounds of youth dancing between truths and lies,when my youth was full of warm hellos snd cold goodbyes,made you feel and think hey? THE DAN,,NICE TO SEE YOU FEEL IT,RESPECT

Reeling in the years, Peg, Black Cow, FM, Hey Nineteen!!!! One of the coldest bands of all time

One of the most iconic songs ever recorded. I think you would really enjoy exploring Steely Dan - their music is phenomenal!

Steely Dan was probably one of the most versatile groups from the 70's 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.

You can't go wrong with steely Dan! A favorite song of mine from them is " kid Charlemagne" it's a jam ✌️

I was about 4yrs old when this song came out. Even the I knew this would always be one of my favorites songs. This song is perfect.

Yes. You got it. Three mistakes, criminal, relationships, gambling are three examples used about humans repeating bad judgment done over and over without learning. The Leonard's spots haven't moved. This song is some of the easier lyrics to decipher they wrote. If you react to any more Steely Dan you'll see what I mean. I believe Steely Dan created it's own genre. I believe their sound is unique.✌

This Is Their Debut Album & The Perfect Place To Start..Once You've Heard This Album,, You Will Know Why They Are Considered To Be Absolutely Legendary Music Icons.

Get ready for the fantastic voyage as you dive into the great Steely Dan. You will definitely be happy you did.

I was lucky enough to see them a few years ago before Walter Becker, who is one of the original two members passed. I've always listened to Steely Dan and they didn't disappoint live 🔥👍🏼

We used Steely Dan for all my wife’s breathing exercises when she was preparing to have our 5 kids ! It just made for an easy & smooth rhythm & easy listening for these exercises !

Steely Dan nobody can sound like them so talented should be illegal

One of the best bands ever

Yup, a Band! Gotta do Steely Dan's - Black Cow, Peg, FM, Reelin' In the Years, and Hey Nineteen!

Ol' Jack was a player. Living life again and again with his vices that kept breaking him down like a wheel tuning. Steely Dan has a remarkable catalog of music.

Reelin' in the years is the next song chronologically.

So many hits, a rabbit hole to get deep into.

Steely Dan is one of the greatest bands of all time. Music is timeless, complex, funky, jazzy and you can listen to albums cover to cover and never get bored. Fagen and Becker, the two geniuses behind this music always used the best studio musicians to make their iconic music. The instrumental solos in their songs are so unique and special.

Hah! Your reaction was PERFECT! Even back in the day: -You like Steely Dan? -Heard of them I think...not sure... [Plays some Steely Dan] -Oh yeah! I love that song...and THAT one...and that one...they are so good! Once you hear them...mmmmm...delicious! Yes, yes they are. Everything they did was spot on. Such a deep rabbit hole...I love F.M., Hey Nineteen, Reelin' in the Years, Kid Charlemagne, Ricky Don't Lose That Number, Peg, and Deacon Blues. Walter Becker (RIP)...so talented

Donald Fagen and the late Walter Becker were the core of the group, but they had famous friends come in and jam with them on the albums. Michael McDonald and Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter (both are/were Doobie Brothers) are two I can think of off the top of my head, but there were others! Love their jazz-fusion sound!

Steely Dan is one of your favorite groups, you just may not know it yet.

Oh lord, You have an entire catalog to go thru!!!!

I'm a Fool to do your Dirty Work... what a great band!

Yes "jump into more Steely Dan". All of their songs I've heard are awesome, and I've heard many.

So many great songs to discover! I recommend My Old School, Bodhisattva, Hey Nineteen, Peg... the list goes on forever, dive deep into their rabbit hole 🐰🎵

Rikki Don't Lose That Number is another good one from them!

Do "Aja"!!!! From a 40 year DJ, musician and songwriter, its one of the greatest albums ever made....period!!!!

Funny, when Tasha said she imagined people back in the day in studio 54 doing the hustle to this, I said out loud to myself "do the hustle to "Do It Again?" As soon as I said that, she paused in the middle of what she was saying and said "you can do the hustle to this, it doesn't have to be disco." I didn't know Tasha was telepathic.🙂

That Coral Guitar solo!!!! (electric sitar) Love the reaction btw

I think this is song about addictions - Violence, Kinky women, gambling

Uh-oh! Another rabbit hole! Steely Dan are Donald Fagan and Walter Becker (RIP) with many studio musicians who became famous in their own right including Michael McDonald, Larry Carlton, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie among many, MANY others. Enjoy!

This was the first song on side one of their debut album. Released in 1972 and it's still as relevant as ever. Go through their records one by one in chronological order. You'll be happy you did.

Fabulous song!! Love Steely Dan!!! Thanks y’all!! 😊😊

Listen to the beginning of this and then listen to the beginning of "Jesus is Just Alright" by the Doobie Brothers ... so similar drum intro and both are fantastic songs.

More Steely Dan, please! FM, Peg (Michael McDonald is backup vocals), Reelin in the Years. Good, funky music.

Groovin to this song on 70s stereo there was nothing better there was a vibe to it. New words entered our vocabulary. Truly a great time to listen to music.

That is pretty much the same way I reacted the first time I heard this. The amazing guitar solo followed by those keyboards was mind blowing.

One of the things that still amazes me about the seventies and late sixties music is the huge diversity genre and styles. The very same rock radio station you listen to Mike play Steely Dan 1 minute then Alice Cooper another, then the Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot, Marvin Gaye, Black Sabbath and then ELO. Jim Croce, The Rolling Stones. The list goes on and on and the diversity goes on and on. And whether it was a ballad or folk music or hardcore rock and roll 95% of it was outstanding music.

I can tell by the joy this song has brought you the this won't be the last time you will be having "the Dan" on your channel. They never made a bad song. They also deployed some of the best studio musicians in the world. There production quality is legendary.

Always the best musicians. Smooth and tight!

Hell yeah! I love the way she was dancing to this! Lol nothing beats good music.

Glad to see you getting into the genius of Steely Dan. They are comprised of Walter Becker (R.I.P.) and Donald Fagan with many talented session musicians. I always considered them a sort of rock / jazz fusion band. You will find that the lyrics for most of their songs have deep meaning and add to the experience of their excellent musicianship. They are one of those bands who did not record a bad song. Enjoy the deep deep rabbit hole!!

I remember being 15 years old and getting the album when it was released. The great things you never forget.

These guys were the IT Nerds of music - deserve PHD's for their research into each songs 'perfect sound'

This was the first album as a teen in '73! This album was out before disco, and it really stands the test of time! Great reaction TNT!!

I grew up with this music, glad you're able to enjoy and appreciate it !

Great band! Glad you are reacting to their music. They have an awesome vibe.

Seventies. Best decade in the 20th century for music imo.

Watching you both bobbing and nodding, enjoying the music does me good. I had a bad day and after watching several of your videos, I am beginning to feel better. Thank you! ❤️

This is one of those classic songs that I will NEVER get tired of listening to.

You need to do their later hits like Peg and Kid Charlemagne to see how their sound changed. They actually got better after each record.

Steely Dan is definitely a band.

a song about addictions. re-doing movie scenes, cycles we get into.. genius song,, great. smooth music.

More from Steely Dan: Reelin' In the Years, My Old School, King of the World, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Black Friday, Bad Sneakers, Kid Charlemagne, Black Cow, Deacon Blues, Peg, Babylon Sisters, Hey Nineteen, Jack of Speed, Lunch With Gina.

Ahhh the music of my childhood! My dad was a hippie turned Vietnam vet who played the doors, the eagles, Santana, The Who, Rolling Stones..all the greats. Then my aunt, who is four years older than me was about 13/14 when this was big, she got me into this band, kiss, Styx, Boston, Fleetwood Mac..I was a year old in 1970..10 in 1979 and I remember all this good music! Been on every playlist or tape or cd I ever had! This song makes everyone move!

This was always a song I could felt have jammed on even longer

Steely Dan (look up the meaning of that) IS the most sophisticated music around. I saw them when I was 14, in1973 ~ Been in love with them ever since. Please treat your ears to more of their music.

I absolutely love this song

Saw these guys in a small stadium in Vancouver bc. One of my fav concerts

Do it again was a prelude to the direction Steely Dan went in the middle to late 70s leaning towards jazz rock style than exclusively rock.Do it again has Afro-Latin feel.Great song.

I’m 53 and have an aunt who is about 7 years older than me and in the 70’s when I was a little kid she was a cool high school girl who played all the great rock of the 70’s and she (and my hippie daddy) made sure I loved Steely Dan and other great rock bands. Steely Dan was so talented and versatile and different! Amazing band! Steely Dan was made up of two (I think) founding guys on guitar and keyboard and every other musician you hear was rotating musicians like studio musicians that would record music with the two founding guys. The keyboard player is still alive and still playing music but the guitarist died about 8ish years ago at age 61 I believe from a stroke he suffered after a bad fall. Sad too because he was an amazing musician. Watching him play was magic. Super talented with a great sound. I’ve never met a person who didn’t love this song. It makes anyone just move!

Be careful listening to Steely Dan. They're so good and unique they'll spoil you 😄 One of my favorite bands. I have all their music. The album it's on has a lot of great tunes. Listen to their song "Josie". Has a whole different vibe.

Very insightful on the lyrics. And the music is hypnotic. It is definitely worth a second listening. The music and the lyrics are so good, they compete for your attention. Repeated listening reveals new treasures, that are seemingly endless. Great work! Keep going!

Steely Dan has always been straight funky !!!!

I will be 50 in a few weeks.. I have known Steely Dan my entire life. I am grateful for it...

Weed, trout fishing and Steely Dan at the age of 19, I still love them all!!

You hear "They don't have any bad songs" thrown out there all the time for many different groups but this is the only band I know of where that is literally true.

FUN FACT: This song is about addiction in all its forms.

I get such a kick watching you guys listen to the music of my life. I lost my wife 2 years ago. This was the stuff we grew up learning to love each other to!

CBAT I have been listening to for fifty years. Every time I hear it again, there are things that I didn't hear before, new interpretations that I missed. All of SD is that way...

Those of us who grew up to this amazing music can sit back and marvel at the reactions that all of you have when hearing some of the greatest artist in history ❤️

Warms my heart to see younger people learning about the magic Steely Dan created. Some of the greatest musicians that ever lived have played on their albums - Jeff Pocaro, Michael McDonald, Skunk Baxter, Victor Feldman, Rick Derringer, Joe Sample, Steve Gadd, Wayne Shorter (and that just scratches the surface). Keep going! You won't find a bad track on any of their albums!

Love you guys always great reactions ❤️ love from Australia 🇦🇺.

A little known song from a little known album of Steely Dan that has a stone cold groove is “LUNCH WITH GINA”. It will have you on your feet dancing in a jump.

Ahhh yes.....Steely Dan. Check out "Hey Nineteen" and "FM".....my favorites.