Reelin' In the Years - Steely Dan | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION! 

Was time for some more Steely Dan!! We’re lovin’ them so far!! What’s the next track we gotta check out by them?!?! Deacon Blues??! Cheers friends!! 🔥🤟🏻

This song is literally 50 years old and it still sounds PHENOMENAL.

Since listening to Steely Dan fellas,you have become approximately 25% cooler.

One of the best lines ever written! "You've been telling me your a genius since you were 17, in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean." 🤣🤣

Back in the day, just another album for us - my God, we were so blessed in the 60s and 70s.

This album turns 50 years old this year. Fifty freakin' years old!!! How timeless is rock n roll? In 1972, music from 1922 certainly didn't sound fresh and vital, like it was recorded yesterday. The Power of Rock!!! It will live on forever.

Elliott Randall came into the studio and played that solo in one take, all the way through, no editing, after all the other tracks were layed down. Incredible how professional studio musicians can come in and capture lightning in a bottle on the first take. A special gift indeed.

I hope by now you have listened to a lot more of Steely Dan, they are magnificent! RIP Walter Becker.

I’m a 66 year old woman. I absolutely love watching your channel! I grew up with music on at our house. We would listen to our parents music, and they’d listen to ours. It was a mutual respect, regarding each other’s music. My kids grew up the same way. It’s so refreshing to see a whole new generation loving these songs! Keep it up. I send these to my children, and to friends. Love it, love it! I would love to add some listening suggestions. I’ll find some that you haven’t already done. Thank you, deb Enger

"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" should be in the pipeline as well. They have so many great songs, but that is one of my favorites.

The drummer on this tune was a guy named Jim Hodder. This was back when Steely Dan was a functioning, touring band. Hodder played on the first three albums.

Fun fact: This is Jimmy Page’s favorite guitar solo of all time.

Elliot Randall did the guitar. Was paid like $98 for two hours, produced pure genius, and put Steely Dan on the map.

Hey 19 is a kicker too

Deacon Blues is a MUST!!! Also, Rikki Don't Lose That Number. Have a great week guys !!

This is one of those songs that completely defined the 70's

Not sure if you guys know how happy you are making us oldies...so great to see this music being appreciated.

‘Do It Again’ is the S Tier song you’re looking for!

"Kid Charlemagne." is da shit. There is soooo many great songs by this band.I envy you hearing all these songs for the first time.

Every time I hear a Steely Dan song I automatically know it’s them. No matter what style or era, that’s signature.

This song is number one on my top ten list of best rock and roll songs. It has held that position since 1973. Yes, I am that old.

My Old School is a rocker and roughly the same era. My favorite Steely Dan song is Black Cow, very cool and jazzy.

Fm No Static At All, ext version with guitar and sax solos, very saucy.

“Josie” is another gem from the “Aja” album 🎸

That song got tremendous airplay in 1971-72. Steely threw down the gauntlet, and didn’t let up

My Old School!

"Do It Again" as in "go back Jack do it again." by Steely Dan

My dad is 76 now and I'm 57, but we'll always love the classics.

Saying this song has a really good guitar solo is like saying Sinatra had a couple hits. Hell no dudes this is one of the all time greatest solos ever written.

Kid Charlemagne. Is a must, Larry Carlton’s guitar solo is insane!!

Either Rikki Don't Lose That Number (a - sort of - mellow classic) or Kid Charlemagne (great lyrics and guitar solo).

That's the GREAT Jim Hodder on drums, the original Steely Dan drummer. Saw them live at the Allen Theater, Cleveland, Ohio in 1974. I was in the 9th row w/ several of my crew, side of center orchestra, and we smoked pot the entire time. Ronnie Montrose was opener and his guitar work blew us away. Special moments in my life, man.

I always thought the sound of Steely Dan was Los Angeles on the outside and New York on the inside. Kinda like The Eagles wrapped around Velvet Underground, but jazzy.

Great choice! Next one by Steely Dan, "Do It Again" This song is so good..."but the hangman isn't hangin' and they put you on the streets..."

If you like Bernard Purdie, Home at Last is a perfect example of the “Purdie Shuffle”.

Elliot Randall! Jimmy Page's favorite guitar solo. He rates it a 12/10. So much fun when I remember listening to this in the spring of '73.

Drummer on Reeling in The years was Jim Hodder, Purdie played on later albums. Love your enthusiasm for the band.

"Do It Again" is top tier. Good job guys.✓

You HAVE to do MY OLD SCHOOL!

Jimmy Page said that this was the best song ever written. High praise.

"Hey Nineteen" - put that on the list!

For the record, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin has said that this is his favorite guitar solo of all time. [Edited to add] And the drummer on this track was Jim Hodder.

Do it again is already the runaway leader here for the next one. Sign in stranger would be the pick after that-once again. Steely Dan was Donald Fagan(piano/ keyboards lead vocals), Walter Becker, who just passed away recently) guitar, backing vocals. Just 2 guys that brought in others to help them record.

I just can't believe these react channels saying it's their 'FIRST TIME' ever hearing something. Steely Dan hits have been repeated on classic rock radio stations for 30 years now. Regardless.. Welcome to the club, gentleman; Glad you're here :)

Been listening to this song for 50 years and it still gives me goosebumps!!!

"My Old School" is such a tasty track. A salad of sound. Great horn section, delectable guitar riffs sprinkled with subtle keyboards and topped off with smooth creamy vocals.

Check out FM. Now, that's about having a "commercial feel." Take care guys.

You will be middle aged when you finish listening to all their great songs. They are phenomenal musicians, writers, producers, and their choice of musical arranging is totally blurry. Background musicians were and are the best ever at their craft. Bad sneakers, Black Cow, Hey 19, royal scam, Aja, Home at last, My old school, show biz kids, and on and on. They will drag you through a jazz rock musical. Sit back and enjoy. 😎

I remember being in College in the late 1970's when a dorm mate who loved Steely Dan, and who shouldn't, was berated by another doom mate, who criticized Steely Dan for being a half-ass Jazz wannabe group. The things is Steely Dan employed a revolving door of virtuoso session artists, with the legendary Larry Carlton often playing on guitar. Regardless of their genre of music, they sounded real good to me.

These cats absolutely rule! I'm amazed that a younger generation is being exposed to this awesome structure. They did it before any other folks had the stones to try it.

My absolute favorite is when he says "you've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen, and all that time I've known you I don't know what you mean" that's just clever writing haha

Pretzel Logic is "the" Steely Dan album. Title song has brass section and more phenomenal guitar work.

Steely Dan is serious musician's music, they always had the best session players they could find. Dirty work is BEAUTIFUL, Kid Charlemaine has one of the best solos ever, and My Old School kicks ass. Great to see your generation, I'm 70, discovering the music I grew up with, and played in bands at that time...............

"Deacon Blues" is the premier tune for Steely Dan newbies.

"You've been tellin' me you're a genius since you were seventeen, in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean..." One of my favorite lyrics ever and from Andy's chuckle he's got one of those friends too! Cheer guys!

I've seen a few of the "React To" RU-vid videos and I must say at least you guys are articulate and seem to know music. if you have researched Steely Dan you'll understand that they were a band light years ahead of typical rock bands. Very slick...spotlessly produced...and they enlisted some of the top session musos of the time.

"Black Cow" from The Aja album. THIS is the hidden gem from that session. Make sure your socks are pulled waaay up... All my old school buds dig your channel. I was 16 when this one dropped.

Deacon Blues, then Do It Again, then Kid Charlemagne. Andy will find his S tier in one of these three, I'm sure. Thanks for another great listen!

So happy to see ya' trying out Steely Dan again. Earlier songs like "Reelin In the Years" tend to be a bit different as the "band" evolved into Aja and Gaucho albums which are "near perfection" in terms of studio production and use of mucho excellent studio musicians.

"Kid Charlemagne" and "Black Cow". This band never lets you down. America's greatest band.

Yes, this was several years before the incredible "Aja" (with 'Peg').

Yes!! More Steely Dan. Kid Charlemagne - greatest guitar solo EVER. Infectious groove. Bernard Purdie on drums.

Seriously, how have you never heard this?! It is literally almost 50 years old. It is amazing how well it holds up. A true classic. So fun watching you guys discover Steely Dan. They are legendary, a true musician’s band. This is from their first record. You should preview a song from each album to observe the progression. Here are my suggestions... Can’t Buy a Thrill - Reelin’ in the Years Pretzel Logic - Rikki Don’t Lose that Number Countdown to Ecstasy - My Old School Katy Lied - Black Friday The Royal Scam - Don’t Take Me Alive Aja - Deacon Blues (but seriously, every song is great) Gaucho - Babylon Sisters Two Against Nature - West of Hollywood Everything Must Go - Things I Miss the Most You probably know by now that Steely Dan is the name of the band, not one of the guys. The band is Donald Fagan and Walter Becker. They started as a regular band with regular, steady members, but by Aja had turned into a studio band, with Donald and Walter writing all the tunes and playing some of the tracks. Donald is keyboards and vocals, and Walter is the original bass player, but seemed to play less and less as time went on. For everything else they brought in the best session musicians available, sometimes using dozens of players on each record and a totally different mix of players for each song. They were obsessive, perfectionists, but it was a real honor to get called in for one of their sessions. You have stumbled onto one of the most uniquely awesome bands in history. Enjoy!

Some songs are just timeless. This is one of them for sure.

Deacon Blues is a favorite: Drink Scotch whiskey all night long And die behind the wheel They got a name for the winners in the world I want a name when I lose

Do it Again after Deacon Blues

"FM" is another great song by Steely Dan. It's just as laid back as "Deacon Blues"

This was an absolutely monster hit at the time.

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter is the accompanying guitarist. He was also with The Doobie Brothers. After he retired from the music business, he became and still is a missile defense expert with the Pentagon. Jeff is a great American Patriot protecting our nation. 🎸❤️🇺🇸

Like I said, " No matter where you drop the needle, your going to enjoy the song". Steely Dan is that kinda group.

"The Cuervo Gold, the fine Columbian, make tonight a wonderful thing"...Hey Nineteen has to be in the pipeline.

Eighth grade. Wow. Great song. Gets better every time I listen to it-which I have now for 51 years. I’m old, but what a cool existence.

It’s another song where you want it to continue...it fades away just when the best guitar solo is starting!

“Kid Charlemagne” has an incredible guitar solo. It’s from The Royal Scam album, my 2nd favorite album behind Aja.

You can't go wrong with this band, but you can be really right doing, Don't Take Me Alive'. 😉

Loved this band since I was 14 ( 61 now ) so pleased that two young blokes are loving them also.

I was in high school and loved this song! Steely Dan was heard in many cars with huge back window speakers! With 8 track tapes, roach clip on rearview mirror, drinking booze at 16 yrs old. Cops pull you over, take your booze, then they leave and you're back outside a store asking someone to buy you more cheap booze. Freedom and cruising for boys or parking and filling up a parking lot full of people, and incredible loud music.

Do "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" - another genius Steely Dan song.

good one. please cover “Do it Again”next.???? , (Also 515 for The Who please!)

I was 18 driving my 65 Lemans windows down radio cranked up summer days of 1975. Great memories

Relaxing with a drink in the hand, and listening to the Dan in the presence of good company, by the way guys, thanks for playing my Record Collection, and I guess many others out there,

Jimmy Hodder played drums and Jimmy Page called Elliot Randall’s solo his favorite of all time.

Also, don’t know if others have mentioned it, but the Eagles and Steely Dan name check each other in each other’s songs-In Hotel California, the Eagles sing, “They stab them with their steely knives but they just can’t kill the beast”and Steely Dan sings, in Everything You Did, “Turn up the Eagles the neighbors are listening”

One of the first songs I remember hearing on the radio. Yes, I was a child of the 70s. Such an iconic song.

Saw them perform this live in '74. Sweet!

"Don't Take Me Alive" is really good.

Josie or Deacon Blues Or. Green Earrings(( super Jazzy) these guys always have the best session musicians out there 🧡🧡😎😎

I had all these Albums in the 70's, Doors Zeppelin Foghat Boston Steppenwolf Deep purple and many many more. Great music era to grow up in.

Got to see Steely Dan live twice . . . many years apart . . . Fagan's voice never diminished in the least!!! This is an amazing album!!! They need to do Dirty Work too . . . such a different sound and feel!

"Do It Again" next. It's a straight up cool groove with one of the most iconic guitar solos ever. I'm glad you noticed that SD's lyrics are just as high caliber as their music. Steely Dan's music is as satisfying as music ever gets.

Can't do Steely Dan without some "Dirty Work".

"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" should be your next Steely Dan track... it's definitely an S for me...

I'm a drummer, covered this in two bands. I never got close. Love you Donald and Walter RIP. Still listening, love 💘 from England 🇬🇧

"Don't take me alive" is a great track with strong guitar work.

As a teenager I would hear this song on the radio driving down the road in my 65 convertible Mustang with my friends heading to Tuesday dollar night at the drive-in. That was the life. Loved the song then and still do today!

When this Song came out I was hooked for ever

I recall, at 23, seeing Steely Dan live (rare back then as they did maybe 12 shows total!). Opening act was Focus (Hocus Pocus ... whew) and final act was Black oak Arkansas (very cool live party band). But the act middle was new comers S D just as they were releasing their 2nd album. David Palmer was in the band and Donald stayed way in the back ... seemed kinda shy. Skunk and Denny were amazing. Those $5 shows in Hollywood back then were unbelievable. The Dan just got better and better from there. Great times.

Hey Nineteen is another great one. God I am old. I remember my dad giving me Aja when I was five years old in 1980. Keep up the good work boys!!!!

Steely Dan "Do It Again" - a must

The song will forever remind me of summer. It has that "cruisin' down the freeway with the top down" kind of vibe.