Is THIS Steely Dan's GREATEST Guitar Solo?

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The Best Guitar Players in the World are featured in this incredible and unique band... Here's a look at two great solos by the incomparable Skunk Baxter
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00:00 Jeff Baxter
00:31 Rikki Don't Lose That Number Solo
01:08 What's This
01:25 Rikki's Success
02:01 Solo Breakdown
03:47 Gibson CS-336
04:22 My Old School Solos
05:20 Solo 2
06:22 Solo 3
07:40 more on Jeff
08:26 Dean Parks
08:59 Dean and Tim Change The World
09:45 Rikki Solo Slow
10:58 Thanks For Watching

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@zwastiunburzy3688 8 месяцев назад

Got to meet The Skunk back in the late seventies, he was doing a series of guitar workshops for Roland, I believe it was, showcasing their guitar triggered synths. This was in Australia, and he was graciously talking to people after the show. He looked at me, and I will remember this till the day I die, and said, "You look like you'd know where to get some smoke, can you hook me up?" After I picked myself up from the floor, I told him that I didn't know of anywhere in the immediate vicinity, but I had some at home. Without hesitation he said, "Let's go!". Took him back home, we all got absolutely baked on some choice buds and some "goldstamp" hash. He ended up crashing there, and I took him to the airport next morning. A down to earth, humble guy, and that's a great memory of the seventies for me.👍🙂

@tombryan1 5 месяцев назад

Wow, cool story

@elephantfootrisers 5 месяцев назад

Why do you think they call him Skunk? ;-)

@zwastiunburzy3688 5 месяцев назад

@@elephantfootrisers Probably the same reason they called themselves the Doobie Brothers. 😁👍

@frankflstf 5 месяцев назад

Wow what a great story I’m so envious of you

@Mark-sm5km 4 месяца назад

Amazing story.

@theguitaramptech 9 месяцев назад

I simply love Tim's joyful personality. His mastery of the instrument is a bonus.

@jameshayden3952 7 месяцев назад

Vice versa...

@tombennett6939 7 месяцев назад

Totally. Truly a great player, a fantastic teacher, great breakdown of two iconic solos!

@sterlingashley1965 6 месяцев назад

It's rare for me to see a youtuber that doesn't get on my nerves. Tim's an exception.

@JRrox822 5 месяцев назад

I couldn't agree more.

@NashvillePastaman 3 месяца назад

100% - I’ve done a ton of sessions with him over the last 30 years…… don’t think i have seen him smiling this much or that geeked out !!! Really gr8??

@davidcammilleri5526 9 месяцев назад

Steely Dan is one of the greatest bands ever. They brought in folks to play on albums because of their skills. It’s why their albums are so iconic.

@rb9581 9 месяцев назад

Pretty much every song is a work of art!

@Thadmotor1044 9 месяцев назад

took 2-4 years to do 1 LP

@xebio6 3 месяца назад

Yes and no. Many other artists have recruited the top session players of their time. I think what sets Steely Dan apart is the writing, that combination of harmonic complexity and melodic hooks that nobody has replicated. The impressionistic, suggestive lyrics are the cherry on top that makes them unrivalled.

@denroy3 22 дня назад

So they weren't a band...

@djpenton779 9 месяцев назад

My fav solo of all time: My Old School . The rhythmic interplay with the horns and rhythm section is unreal.

@user-uu5ws6ty3k 6 месяцев назад

Kid Charlemagne for the win

@spunbearing65 4 месяца назад

Show biz Kids. It wasn’t just the solo, it was the whole song.

@mrreemann3739 4 месяца назад

Jay Graydon s solo was pretty epic

@spunbearing65 4 месяца назад

Night by Night too.

@evrgreen_69 9 месяцев назад

My guitar just looked at me and said “why can’t you play like that?” Amazing as usual Tim💯 Thank you!

@MA-pe9cl 9 месяцев назад

as someone who's always trying to master the musical gift of guitar i agree.

@rickspence979 9 месяцев назад

You'll never master it but it will keep you occupied while you are alive. @@MA-pe9cl

@Chiller11 9 месяцев назад

Oh I don’t let my guitars see or hear this channel. I couldn’t handle their disappointment.

@gregmiller7123 9 месяцев назад

While players like Tim and Skunk get their P-90s to growl when they play them, my guitars growl at me just when I walk by them!

@johnrogers001 9 месяцев назад

exactly!

@cahg3871 9 месяцев назад

Skunk Baxter is in my humble opinion one of the very best technical guitarists in popular music.He will come up with unique sounds and solos that tend to sound slick,but somehow still has a rock edge.I would put him up there in the top ten of guitarists.

@rickeguitar9086 9 месяцев назад

Thanks to Tim, I have discovered your point to be true! I just knew him as the Doobie Brothers guitarist. And not for very long at that either. Jeff is an outstanding guitarist and craftsman!

@Revolution1117 9 месяцев назад

Another great video, Tim! Skunk is an absolute master. Plus, not only do you get an excellent guitarist in Skunk, but when you hire him you also get a Dept. of Defense cleared "missile defense" designer & consultant (if you're in the market for one). A man of many talents, for sure.

@billjohnson9472 9 месяцев назад

yeah he is not one to just play real fast for the sake of showing how fast he is. he can get fast when he wants but focuses on being melodic.

@deadreckoning292 9 месяцев назад

Top 10? Sorry… there’s thousands of known players on his level.

@marktrail8624 9 месяцев назад

Thousands? Probably not, Baxter was an original and unique guitar player in a ground breaking band.

@NeverTalkToCops1 9 месяцев назад

"California, tumbles into the sea..." Then the horns play a phrase to mimic just that. Stunning!

@thomasdipietra4433 9 месяцев назад

What we don’t see, is all the hard work Tim puts into learning these truly amazing solos and overall guitar parts.

@melodymakermark 9 месяцев назад

“Before pro tools, there were pros”. Love that. Thanks Dean.

@drchill8837 9 месяцев назад

The Rikki solo truly is such a masterpiece. He just popped up into another dimension with that one.

@hendrixzep1141 9 месяцев назад

Rick Derringer played that solo. Derringer was known for ghosting on many records at the time.

@drchill8837 9 месяцев назад

@@hendrixzep1141 How confident are you on this? Everything I've ever seen, including from people who know Baxter personally, say that he did the Rikki solo. I know that Derringer did some Steely Dan parts, notably Chain Lightning. I could believe that he did the Rikki part, but I'd need some evidence. Where'd you get the info?

@johnwelsh2769 8 месяцев назад

@@hendrixzep1141 Ridiculous. Show me one verified solo by Rick Derringer that sounds anything like this. Derringer did not have these chops. He was best known for stealing Eddie Van Halen's solos note for note.

@danieljupiter7223 8 месяцев назад

That stuff in the 3rd solo is insane. Wack. Most insane pop song playing ever

@andyinoregon 8 месяцев назад

@@hendrixzep1141 Derringer played lead slide guitar on 1973's "Showbiz Kids," but he didn't play on a single track of 1974's "Pretzel Logic" album. His next contribution was on the song "Chain Lightning" from their 1975 release "Katy Lied." He later auditioned for the solos on the song "Peg," from the 1977 album "Aja," but lost out to the performance of Jay Graydon.

@johnrogers001 9 месяцев назад

The Rikki solo is an understated masterpiece. Baxter's work on My Old School is from another planet! Thanks for featuring these.

@PaulM-kf6ru 9 месяцев назад

I could not agree more!

@johnhowlett9829 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, man - his subtle pinch harmonics, rhythmic pockets, his general lines and feel is just outstanding! He is such a great player, among the very best.

@lilik9657 8 месяцев назад

If you only knew how true that is ….

@dmljones2550 7 месяцев назад

You bet- awesome solo. Skunk is highly talented musician.

@tommyhaynes9157 3 месяца назад

Not underrated.....it's very well known and considered one of the great solos

@Jimi-DV 9 месяцев назад

The Skunk was amazing, as was Dias. It's a joy watching you play Tim.

@maxjpind 9 месяцев назад

I had a he privilege of meeting mr Baxter at my first NAMM show, I was 18. He was sitting at a small table out in the open floor, talking to his manager. NO ONE was even looking his way. I thought, “surely I’m not the only person here who knows who this guy is!” So I walked up and introduced myself. What a nice guy. Crazy smart too (that could be a video in itself) Still have the autographed picture he gave me.

@joejones9520 9 месяцев назад

Ive started to realize that these guitar whizs are also very smart people in general and if they encounter other fields later in life they excel like how Page is an expert in some obscure architectural style, May is an astrophysicist and then Skunk is a missile expert/govt consultant part time.

@johnkamerud32 7 месяцев назад

Crazy smart, for sure. I'm sure you already know this, but Jeff is a self-taught expert in missile defense technology and has worked as a consultant with the DoD.

@BrentJJ 9 месяцев назад

All those stringers from SD are so influential...and like you Tim, are gifts to us all...thank you for sharing...🎸☮

@timpierceguitar 9 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@PFA57 5 месяцев назад

Between Larry Carlton and Skunk Baxter, Steely Dan always managed to have the most talented guitar players and interesting leads on their songs. Thanks so much for profiling Skunk on this video.

@johnkamerud32 7 месяцев назад

The solos on My Old School have always been my favorite leads ever. They have this frenetic quality, like he's out of control yet in perfect control.

@Martos59 9 месяцев назад

I had the pleasure of seeing Skunk Baxter and Elliot Randall playing at a pub in Sydney Australia in the 90’s with a local rhythm section doing Steeley Dan, Doobie’s stuff etc. Watching the two of them play was phenomenal. Skunks playing is so vibrant and lively. Really thrilling to watch them dig in!! Thanks Tim for your great work!

@Onlyone_Davidjreilly 9 месяцев назад

That's super interesting. Who was the local rhythm section?

@tlevans62 9 месяцев назад

I saw him there too.

@Martos59 9 месяцев назад

@@Onlyone_DavidjreillyMark Kennedy on drums, Doug Williams on bass and lead vocals, Alan Mansfield on keyboards I think… A long time ago! Excellent

@Martos59 9 месяцев назад

@@tlevans62lucky us!!

@johndennis9838 9 месяцев назад

The “My Old School” might be my favorite guitar solo. Such great licks, the tone of the amp farting out, is awesome, and it’s aggressive and confident. It’s got everything.

@balcomoz 9 месяцев назад

And band is supporting that solo so well. On last round drums just lifting it up to next level

@StratmanDarrell 9 месяцев назад

One of my fave tunes of all time. I still remember in 1973 (I was in gr. 8) when I first heard this song. Every instrument and their arrangement is killer. A masterpiece. I could listen to Tim play all day.

@user-nl1jt6jc2z 9 месяцев назад

Steely Dan solos are absolute unique! I love this music. I was 13 years old, when I heard them the first time and was blown away, it changed everything!!

@user-ks3ol3lw3b 9 месяцев назад

As much as I love Aja, I love the early Dan more.

@Martos59 9 месяцев назад

Agreed. As they strived for perfection the music lost some of that organic nature that comes from guys playing together as a unit.

@baskruitnl 9 месяцев назад

I agree. Aja is probably my second favourite album, topped by Can't buy a thrill.

@Kidbucked 9 месяцев назад

Tim. I never say this on here but here goes. You're amazing 👏

@JohnGauge790 9 месяцев назад

Yup.

@ksteiger 9 месяцев назад

Katie Lied.

@richardroskell3452 9 месяцев назад

Love the fretboard graphic, Tim! Super useful for learning the riff.

@markgouras1099 9 месяцев назад

That lead in My Old School is one of the most creative and expressive guitar solos of their catalogue IMHO. I love the sizzling amp sound as well! Thanks for covering this Tim!

@eljison 7 месяцев назад

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is a monster guitarist, and Tim nails it as usual. Great solos and tones.

@vampolascott36 9 месяцев назад

Rikki is my favorite Steely Dan guitar solo. It's concise and sophisticated while still retaining a rock sensibility.

@gabrielcornea9119 9 месяцев назад

I love these two awesome guitarists, they're my heroes: Tim Pierce and Skunk Baxter! They have in common apart from godlike guitar skills, the ability to teach and inspire others!

@shannonneale1560 4 месяца назад

Jeff Baxter is so underrated IMO. He had such a talent to add a subtle lead or melody to song verses that enhanced, but didn't overtake the song. You can hear this in live recordings of the Doobies during his tenure.

@handyboy2000 8 дней назад

Under rated? By whom? He's pretty widely acknowledged as one of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century.

@Frankie5Angels150 2 дня назад

He’s literally known as one of the best guitarists in history. That’s not underrated.

@Joe-ns2gs 8 месяцев назад

I still listen to all the Dan recordings and remain impressed every time I listen. Thanks!

@VonBluesman 9 месяцев назад

I love Steely Dan. They play great music, melodic, great leads, lyrics, and cool music to dance to.

@kennylyon1934 9 месяцев назад

I've always considered My Old School to be one of the greatest solos of the rock era. Thank you so much for doing such a good job of explicating - and appreciating - it!

@bigal1863 8 месяцев назад

My favorite guitar piece

@paulg1358 8 месяцев назад

I concur! When I was a crazy young guy I remember a rock night club that friends and me would visit and close the place down. One band did an amazing rendition of “my old school”. I was so impressed that the next nite after a few beers I made a large poster, “my old school” and we went back to see that band again and I flashed the sign!! Reason is they would stretch the solo and end out so long it was friggin awesome! Me thinks it’s a Top solo along with “my sharona”!

@Onlyone_Davidjreilly 9 месяцев назад

This is a phenomenal video. Tim executes all these parts so flawlessly and brings so much passion to the whole thing. Blown away by the musicianship, you forget the art in making these videos so engaging - not easy either. Top notch.

@user-ib9vt1ic6j 9 месяцев назад

Fascinating study of Skunk Baxter's solos. There's one more that not everyone knows of, it's on Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff".

@picksalot1 9 месяцев назад

Genius level guitar leads! Steely Dan has featured some of the most talented musicians. Brilliant breakdown. Thanks Tim 👍

@tesla-drones-and-other-bor7665 5 месяцев назад

What is the software/hardware you are using to visualize your fret playing live?

@howardalipton1 3 месяца назад

No shit

@MatthijsKoningstein 9 месяцев назад

There are just so many amazing stories about Steely Dan and the amazing musicians who played on their songs. It's seemingly endless.

@trumplosthahaha 9 месяцев назад

The solo in Rikki is legendary. And you played it beautifully. Very advanced solo with lots of heart and soul.

@hendrixzep1141 9 месяцев назад

Rick Derringer played that solo. Derringer was known for ghosting on many records at the time.

@jedshred3096 6 месяцев назад

Dude, I just can't thank you enough for playing your stuff - Skunk vibrato was aspirational.

@frankierodriguez8661 9 месяцев назад

First album from Steely Dan I came across was Pretzel Logic and it blew my brains away. The guitar playing on that album despite the sound and mood they became famous for afterwards, is still a collection of guitar parts very very difficult to reach. I would say some of the best ever composed. Thanks as always Tim!!

@napesdrk1174 9 месяцев назад

I am a metal and 80s hair metal but Tim makes me want to do whatever he's doing in his videos. TIM, your a huge influence, thanks for sharing

@avjake 9 месяцев назад

These solos are even more impressive when you illustrate the fretwork that goes into them. Another great explainer!

@stigmontgomery7901 8 месяцев назад

Despite the fact that I have 2 left feet and am tone deaf and can't play a note I just love music. How artists just take what is basically a simple musical instrument with a scope to change sounds, and then have the invention and musicality to turn plucking strings into such a range of dream sounds that compliment each other I'll never know! But thank you for explaining the techniques so well and in such an entertaining way too. These people are such masters of their art!

@leonardsmith2170 9 месяцев назад

Love your channel, Tim. Sometimes when you showcase certain players it brings me to tears thinking about how important these tunes have been over the course of a lifetime.

@budrizzo8167 9 месяцев назад

Pretzel Logic a masterpiece by one of my favorite bands. I can’t imagine those songs without Jeff Baxter ‘s amazing guitar work. Thank you for keeping this iconic music alive. Tim’s presentation nails it. I enrolled in TP’s Masterclass and if your on the fence about joining I can tell you it’s well worth the price of admission. I only wish these classes were available when I was learning guitar. Take it from this these lessons are life changing as I highly recommend them.

@jimbixler6337 4 месяца назад

As a kid my ear embraced this solo (Rikki) from the moment I first heard it. The tone is delicious. Skunk's performance is succinct, innovative and still strikes me by how contextual it is. In a matter of moments this solo takes you on a soaring journey then gently lands you back in the tune with it's ringing and perfect ending. To this day when it comes on the radio (or XM), I stop to drink in it's perfection. ...possibly my favorite Classic Rock guitar solo. Thank you Tim.

@edryba4867 9 месяцев назад

Nicely done, Tim! Some of the greatest solo work EVER!. And in that first shot of you playing with Dean Parks, you look like you’re having SO MUCH FUN!!!!

@54fighting5 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for showcasing Dean, Jeff and Denny. Their contributions to the Steely Dan music are incalculable. I love that solo in Rikki!!

@kenbagwell8551 9 месяцев назад

Walter Becker's solo on the title track Pretzel Logic is also really, really good.

@herculesrockefeller8969 9 месяцев назад

The inventiveness, and his technical ability to make those sounds happen, is a real treasure. Thank you, Jeff, Walter, Donald!

@mnickas 9 месяцев назад

The solo in Rikki Don't Lose That Number is my favorite guitar solo ever! Thanks for demonstrating it!

@hendrixzep1141 9 месяцев назад

Rick Derringer played that solo. Derringer was known for ghosting on many records at the time.

@scottakam 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Tim. I remember all these songs playing on the radio when I was a little kid. The fretboard you put up while playing was cool.

@nickphillips1721 9 месяцев назад

The slowed down fret board display is the most natural and enjoyable way to learn I have ever seen. First time and you have it! Along with your joy, experience and mastery walking us through! Thank you Tim!

@magnificentmuttley2084 9 месяцев назад

@tim pierce - thank you so much for posting. As the guitaramptech has said, your joyful attitude at your appreciation of wonderful guitar playing, is contagious and addictive. As an accomplished guitarist yourself, it is great to have you break down these wonderful solos, which have been some of my personal favourites for going on 50 years, in some cases. Thank you again. Best regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😄✌️🎸☘️

@jeffreyhoehn9307 5 месяцев назад

This is iconic no doubt…..but, the opening solo to “Don’t take Me Alive” is pretty darn good too.

@9UaYXxB Месяц назад

Yes, that's such a moving solo... it gives the song it's anchor.

@michaelcarson4840 9 месяцев назад

I too had the opportunity to meet Skunk Baxter at the NAMM show a couple of years ago where I proceeded to tell him that solo in “Ricky Don’t Lose that number “ was brilliant and he said to “ you are to kind “ 😂 but Tim, that solo is amazing but you left out the slide he does after that which just kills me . Thank you though amazing work

@TheBhannah 9 месяцев назад

I would love an album of Tim Pierce and Dean Parks !

@mrreemann3739 4 месяца назад

A great teacher not only states the facts, he teaches you to critically think. Well done Sir❤

@mgraham_Indiana 6 месяцев назад

How have I not come across this channel before? Great content. I’ll be binge watching I think for awhile. A great mix of playing, history, all told through stories. I love this.

@michaelwyke 9 месяцев назад

These solos (and that brass arrangement)make up a bunch of musical slam-dunks that punctuated my life at the time they were released. They tower above most everything else I heard before or since. Ancient tho I am, I know I am still alive because my pulse quickens when I even think about them. Thanks for a tremendous post.

@chrisquinn9104 9 месяцев назад

I love Denny Dias. I can’t really think of few that could let it rip like he could WITHOUT BENDING STRINGS! His Do It Again solo is just one of many

@patricklow5652 9 месяцев назад

I can't believe he faded into obscurity. His part of the Bodhisattva solo totally kicked Skunk Baxter's ass, in my opinion.

@RONCASE152 9 месяцев назад

Denny played so smooth…effortless

@da5idnz 9 месяцев назад

Yep, he never bent strings. I wonder why.

@patricklow5652 9 месяцев назад

@@da5idnz I looked up Wikipedia and his entry says that in 1970 he put out an ad for a keyboardist and bassist specifying "must have jazz chops." If he comes from a jazz background, it would explain why he doesn't bend strings and why he can think so far ahead when he solos.

@tristanavakian 9 месяцев назад

His solo on Aja is one for the ages.

@guitardude1981 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. I love how you break down guitarists solos and give a explanation and analysis of the tones and theory behind their songs.

@davidbrucemusicvideo 4 месяца назад

Wow, there’s certain things Tim just showed in that solo that I’ve never heard before! I am a full-time multi instrumentalist/looping Artist for a living, and I loop that on stage and play it acoustically. I have been playing that solo on acoustic for many years, and just now realized there’s certain nuances I never caught before!

@McBain-qe2jh 9 месяцев назад

Jeff Baxter is a cool dude. He's played some amazing guitar and layed down beautiful tracks. He lately has consulted for the department of defense.

@55billmarshall 9 месяцев назад

Wonderful Tim, no matter which of the many great Steely Dan guitarists' many great solos you feature you always nail them perfectly. I doubt anyone else could manage that feat.

@russelljackman1413 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Tim! Steely Dan have always been in my Top Five bands. Their music always makes me smile, as did this video of yours. Thanks for all you do in the music world! You are a good man.

@MrDallman 9 месяцев назад

Skunks solo on the “Boston Rag” off of CTE was what got me hooked on Steely Dan….The finest band in history, personally I don’t think there is another band that comes close. Denny Dias’s guitar work on “My gold teeth 2 “ is yet another memorable solo. Fantastic video as always Tim. Your ability to nail all these masterpieces is legendary. Best wishes from the UK.

@philipmarin300 8 месяцев назад

I've been a fan of Steely Dan from the beginning , and like you , Denny Dias's guitar solo on Your Gold Teeth II is probably my favorite , so damned tasty !!!

@stratpac 9 месяцев назад

Loved this one Tim. Steely Dan! - what a band they were. I bought all their albums, waited patiently all year for the new one. My favorite - The Royal Scam but they are all truly awesome.

@rickeguitar9086 9 месяцев назад

Tim, not only did you beautifully explain Steely Dan's iconic guitarists and their work. But you also did an excellent job in connecting dots where had they not happened the era of 70's rock and Jazz fusion may not have ever been! Cheers!

@rikshredder 9 месяцев назад

Tim! Love how you slowed down the solo at the end showing the fretboard and notes! Brilliant! Keep that going. Helps a lot.

@questfortruth665 9 месяцев назад

Besides your incredible guitar playing, I like the way you "smile" when you're playing leads. Most of us get that serious "frown" that makes us look mad when we're concentrating on a solo!!

@Kraals 9 месяцев назад

If I could play that well I'd smile too.

@davidseres3030 9 месяцев назад

You reminded me of Steve Howe in Yessongs (I think he was playing "The Clap") - I admire his devotion to music as seen in the intensity of his changing facial expressions....

@yabbadoody 9 месяцев назад

Steely Dan’s solos and arrangements are all world class - timeless, tasteful and triumphant, each perfect for the tune. and WOW… that second Skunk Baxter piece reminded me of The Edge - Skunk obviously had a heavy influence and deep presence on other players. And Dean… don’t get me started! 😃

@gregoryschleitwiler9601 9 месяцев назад

Simply the best in creativity and musical greatness.

@KP11520 7 месяцев назад

I had an old Panasonic AM Ball radio when Rikki came out. Can't tell you how many times we (neighborhood friends) heard it all night long when camping out in our back yards that Summer. ETCHED Into my BRAIN. And still.... It NEVER gets old. Rikki and My Love (Wings) will still be there long after I'm ashes!

@spaceghost8995 4 месяца назад

I HAD that ball radio too! I had forgotten about that until you mentioned it! It had a chain you could swing it around on I believe.😂😂❤

@rafaelneiman 4 месяца назад

yes it did, and the 'knobs' were like small plastic discs that resembled mini chrome poker chips @@spaceghost8995

@leftywilliamsmusic 3 месяца назад

What a fantastic video! I adore Skunk's playing and you really nail these crazy interesting licks. Thanks for posting this.

@1960fusion 9 месяцев назад

Tim Pierce is a living treasure, thanks for sharing and all that you do for us guitar fans!

@michaelshearer3559 9 месяцев назад

Jeff and Denny are still my favorite elements of Steely Dan. Denny had the jazz covered, Skunk had all the rock and roll on tap, both innovators and killer tone. Daddy Don't Live in that New York City, Black Friday, Chain Lightning, Show Biz Kids, Do It Again...just incredible.

@larrypower8659 8 месяцев назад

We (local Boston musicians) all knew Skunk from his days with Ultimate Spinach and working at Jack’s Drum Shop. He’d also played pedal steel on a cut recorded in 1971 at Intermedia Studios by a band I was in at the time. It was common knowledge that Skunk was playing with this new band, Steely Dan. When Can’t Buy A Thrill came out (1972) Steely Dan began live touring in all sorts of venues. One of those gigs was at a joint right around the corner from Fenway Park called Copperfield’s. It was really a place for local bands but Steely Dan was somehow booked there, maybe-probably-because whoever booked them figured they’d bring out the locals, which they did. I can’t imagine many people saw that earliest version of Steely Dan but I did, as did most of my music loving friends. We got to talk to Skunk and met some of the band, but not Becker and Fagen if I remember correctly. After the gig they were gone like a cool breeze. Several years later I was fortunate to meet and play with Elliott Randall, who played on many of their records-in particular, Reelin’ In The Years, Jimmy Page’s all time favorite guitar solo. Loved “The Dan,” dildo name and all. Skunk is one the most respected and greatest musicians anyone from Boston has ever known. Guaranteed.

@alexandermossel6466 5 месяцев назад

Dear Tim, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this fantastic video. I have enjoyed your channel for years. No matter what you play, the sound, timing and intonation are always scaryly spot on. You come across as an established musician who doesn't need to prove anything to anyone, still I feel that you are approachable and kind. To arrive at the point where you are, can only come from focus and tenaciousness. Talent alone will not bring you there. You have given so much to the music community and I'm shure that you have inspired a lot of amateur musicians along the way. Best wishes for 2024 and I hope that you will continue to inspire people.

@SeeCSeesCC 9 месяцев назад

Skunk Baxter has a wonderful interview with the late GREAT Joe Chambers on the Musicians Hall of Fame Channel. Rip sweet Joe 💔

@konaken1035 9 месяцев назад

cool .. will look for it...

@SeeCSeesCC 9 месяцев назад

@@konaken1035 his channel is now overseen by his wonderful daughter Britt and it is a treasure trove full of wonderful musical information. ❤️ thank you for your response

@bobloomis246 9 месяцев назад

Why SD is still popular today is that it's the sum total of all the parts. Awesome lyrics, inventive rhythms, pure vocals, great bass lines and memorable and tastefully constructed guitar parts. Stems that you remember forever versus a super shredder that leaves you remembering nothing except, 'gee, how did she/he play that fast?'

@soulthriver-oz6470 7 месяцев назад

..And it's a pleasure to watch you play these complex solos with such ease!! Kudos to you.

@rookiegplays 6 месяцев назад

I love watching your amazing abilities and hearing the stories behind these greats. Thanks for making these videos.

@NVRAMboi 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Tim. So many great guitar solos for SD. At the moment I'm partial to Larry Carlton's work in 'Don't Take Me Alive'.

@patrickd1805 4 месяца назад

agree

@cvwatch 9 месяцев назад

Cool breakdown, you are one of the greatest guitar players I've ever heard. Such amazing feel.❤

@Transterra55 9 месяцев назад

That has always been one of my favorite guitar solos of all time… That was an amazing analysis… Thanks for the upload.

@seanoneil277 9 месяцев назад

Dean Parks -- fantastic work on Rikki Lee Jones's Flying Cowboys. Really astounding. Didn't know he worked on early Steely Dan albums, thanks Tim. First video of yours I've watched, you certainly know your way around the guitar. Very nice playing along with Baxter's two very fun, diverse, memorable solos.

@TruthBeTold121212 8 месяцев назад

Too many to choose from, but I'd say Larry Carlton's sublime guitar virtuosity on "Third World Man" on the "Gaucho" album is a masterpiece.

@user-xf3cv6xd1z 7 месяцев назад

Two really different solos ! Baxter's is quite unusual, nervous and surprising. Carlton's is slower, leaving much space for harmonic beauty. I love them both.

@davidfhayes 7 месяцев назад

Excellent choice!

@kennethpeller7411 6 месяцев назад

I love them all dias Baxter Carlton and becker

@martinhayes6845 5 месяцев назад

I read it was a solo from the Aja sessions that Becker and Fagan used, it's in a book on the Dan.

@bdogjr7779 9 месяцев назад

Bravo Tim🎸《☆》👍🏾🍺🤳This is a Wonderful relaxing distraction from the Evening News✌😎☯️

@tazionuvolari3593 18 дней назад

I just LOVE the demonstration of the solo, with the animated tab - brilliant!!!

@calebmorgan6939 4 месяца назад

Yes, yes it is. Bless you for doing My Old School. A favorite of mine for forever.

@coryrad9575 6 месяцев назад

Peg and Don’t Take Me Alive are my favorite solos, but these are pretty rad as well ❤️

@benjaminlawson4702 5 месяцев назад

That is some awesome playing my man!

@geraldminniti 9 месяцев назад

Hi Tim! I've been following you for years and love your vids. Aside from being ridiculously humble, your easy going and light-hearted energy has taken some of the angst out of learning new stuff for me. I just wanted to say I love this dynamic/synchronized tab you did on the Rikki solo! I don't know if you've done other song tabs like this, but I hope you do! Thank you for helping me despite my limited capacity to play, LOL!

@JohnValentineKorea 8 месяцев назад

Listening and watching and enjoying and learning from Guam, Mr. Pierce! Thank you! Rock on!

@jmart6888 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this. Now, PLEASE do the same for Denny’s brilliant solos!

@cwags_7985 9 месяцев назад

Tim you would make this boomer’s life full and complete if you could get get Denny and Skunk together for a sit down. If I could hear their recollections of how they built these wonderful parts it would be amazing. And Tim it would take a good guy like you to gently coax the stories out. Thanks Tim!

@amherst88 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Tim! I was a teenager when those records came out, they're so deep in my cells so as to be part of them -- it is, therefore, a revelation to watch you actually play those notes and demonstrate what went into making what for me is just matchless, wordless art ❤

@stevenartascos2918 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely... couldn't agree with you more, very smooth and funky playing .. love it... glad you decided to highlight the shunks playing... 👍

@neil6958 9 месяцев назад

Rikki don't lose that number is a unique song and was fun to hear in the 70's.

@JustinOstrander 9 месяцев назад

So many killer takes. I was a big Carlton nerd in college. His stuff is always so well composed and inside the changes. Great video, Tim!

@bobdixon4998 Месяц назад

I just became a major fan of you!. I have been a fan of these guys since I was 12 and up. Everyone in my family was older but my brother was 14 yrs my senior and we heard his music and our dad played guitar. Folk, country and wait a minute "flamenco"? Yep. And Segovia, Vicente Gomez and many greats. So I'm listening to Malaguena, Oye Como VA, Europa, flight of the bumblebee, jeff beck, and on and on. I'm so thankful for the masters like them and yourself to bring such passionate musical entertainment to a kid and millions more. Just watching this vid is making me go right to some Steeley Dan and Doobies! What a "Round Trip". It starts, and goes around to the beginning! Thanks!!!!

@jcsolomon6470 4 месяца назад

Aja,is Just a MasterPiece!You can hear how it influenced,future Songs of other Artists,in the 80s,and so forth!Tim,your are The Coolest!Especially,when you start demonstrating,song licks and Structure!Your Face is Like a Sun Shining,so Bright!That you Cant even Open Your Eyes!with Delight of the sounds!Take care,now!

@robertcampbell6253 9 месяцев назад

I heard an interview with Skunk and he said the original band had this code that the musicians could invoke whereas they wouldn’t have to redo their solo and Walter and Donald would respect the rule and Skunk said he invoked the rule for his lead on “My Old School “