Steely Dan Appreciation Society

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13-10-20, 21:27
SLUDGE FACTORY

Steely Dan Appreciation Society

https://youtu.be/MXupeS9hv70

Peg

Incredible guitar solo in this

What a band
13-10-20, 22:10
Harry Paget Flashman

Re: Steely Dan Appreciation Society

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

https://youtu.be/MXupeS9hv70

Peg

Incredible guitar solo in this

What a band

I'm more of a CCR man.
13-10-20, 23:29
MacAdder

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I don't think they ever made a bad song.
Some better than others but like any other band once the better songs become stale another one takes its place.
Love Peg Deacon Blues Rikki.
Chosen this one though

https://youtu.be/ImtdntJQfSs?list=PL...Wt9HzdFrKqk152
13-10-20, 23:43
NYCBlue

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I think this is my favorite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV3zWSawJiw
14-10-20, 00:00
Moodybluebird

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

https://youtu.be/MXupeS9hv70

Peg

Incredible guitar solo in this

What a band

For once I agree with you Sludge !

Some of the best solos are played by Larry Carlton. Kid Charlemagne is probably the best of them followed by the introduction to Don't Take Me Alive.
14-10-20, 09:15
Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

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I'd also go for FM as my fave SD song, but that's cos I'm going through an every-piece-of-music-would-be-improved-by-a-sax-solo phase.
14-10-20, 09:56
ryder bluebird

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Great band, saw them a couple of times, so many great tracks.

Generally prefer the earlier albums to the smoother later ones though. Don't really have a favourite track, too many to choose one really. But have always liked "Don't Take Me Alive", perhaps one that doesn't get played as much as some others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwMBza9Uil0
14-10-20, 11:33
NYCBlue

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Another classic. Those two keyboard chords typify the Steely Dan/Donald Fagen sound for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvg5mbM6FGs
14-10-20, 11:52
SLUDGE FACTORY

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I am not saying anything about the redhead

https://youtu.be/Ua3-V0zg7BY

What a groove
14-10-20, 11:54
SLUDGE FACTORY

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I got a girl and Ruby is her name

https://youtu.be/kbVdRGev6r8

I know its not his original song but what a powerful version
14-10-20, 12:19
MacAdder

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Originally Posted by NYCBlue

Another classic. Those two keyboard chords typify the Steely Dan/Donald Fagen sound for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvg5mbM6FGs

Another top groove.

Talking about misheard lyrics the other day...

"The cuervo gold" I always sang
"No quere vo go" :hehe:
14-10-20, 12:22
MacAdder

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

I got a girl and Ruby is her name

https://youtu.be/kbVdRGev6r8

I know its not his original song but what a powerful version

:thumbup:

IGY off The nightfly is another I've got on various over the years tapes, vinyl, cd and playlist
14-10-20, 13:07
Rjk

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all a bit too mellow for me
14-10-20, 13:36
NYCBlue

Re: Steely Dan Appreciation Society

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Originally Posted by MacAdder

Another top groove.

Talking about misheard lyrics the other day...

"The cuervo gold" I always sang
"No quere vo go" :hehe:

I always wonder if the "fine Colombian" is weed or coke.
14-10-20, 13:44
Moodybluebird

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I always wonder if the "fine Colombian" is weed or coke.

Or coffee.....
14-10-20, 13:54
MacAdder

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Hour long documentary I came across a while back on the Arts channel I think, dissecting the tracks off Aja.

(Not for you though Rjk :biggrin:)

https://youtu.be/8sdMV9TzMkc
14-10-20, 14:54
NYCBlue

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Or coffee.....

Or an attractive lady.
14-10-20, 14:55
NYCBlue

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Or coffee.....

Or Carlos Valderama.
14-10-20, 14:55
NYCBlue

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Originally Posted by MacAdder

Hour long documentary I came across a while back on the Arts channel I think, dissecting the tracks off Aja.

(Not for you though Rjk :biggrin:)

https://youtu.be/8sdMV9TzMkc

:thumbup:
14-10-20, 14:57
Wales-Bales

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Originally Posted by Rjk

all a bit too mellow for me

It's the best elevator music out there!
14-10-20, 15:20
Lost Johnny

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Although Steely Dan were essentially Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the other members made a big contribution to their sound too. Terrific band, a bit different from your normal rock band of the time, incorporated elements of jazz into their music.

All the albums they made in the 1970s are totally indispensable.

Great slide guitar solo by Rick Derringer on this track.
Steely Dan - Show Biz Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDMGHiMXV4A
14-10-20, 17:15
tforturton

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Brilliant band. I've got most of their stuff, though I do prefer the 'middle three' albums - Pretzel Logic, Katie Lied, and Countdown to Ecstasy - to the others. A lot of people go on about Aja, but I find it a bit self-indulgent, even though I am a fan. Missed a few opportunities to se them live, for various reasons, and now Becker is gone, it's not going to be the same, if the chance ever arises again. Great band, and heartily recommended, especially if you are a musician yourself.
14-10-20, 17:15
tforturton

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Originally Posted by Rjk

all a bit too mellow for me

Seriously?
15-10-20, 08:23
Taunton Blue Genie

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Can't Buy A Thrill is my favourite album of theirs.

It's a tad ironic that such a sophisticated band was named after a steam-powered dildo.
15-10-20, 08:49
MacAdder

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

Can't Buy A Thrill is my favourite album of theirs.

It's a tad ironic that such a sophisticated band was named after a steam-powered dildo.

Only a fool would say that :biggrin:
15-10-20, 09:50
Rjk

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Originally Posted by tforturton

Seriously?

yes, I just find it all a bit bland.
and that's coming from someone who likes belle and Sebastian.

each to their own though
15-10-20, 11:58
NYCBlue

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Originally Posted by Lost Johnny

Although Steely Dan were essentially Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the other members made a big contribution to their sound too. Terrific band, a bit different from your normal rock band of the time, incorporated elements of jazz into their music.

All the albums they made in the 1970s are totally indispensable.

Great slide guitar solo by Rick Derringer on this track.
Steely Dan - Show Biz Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDMGHiMXV4A

Countdown to Ecstasy is on my turntable right now.
15-10-20, 19:46
Taunton Blue Genie

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Originally Posted by MacAdder

Only a fool would say that :biggrin:

:thumbup:
15-10-20, 21:12
SLUDGE FACTORY

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The Nightfly is a great album

They reunited to work on Rosie Velas debut album and you could hear the influence
15-10-20, 23:26
Lost Johnny

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

The Nightfly is a great album

They reunited to work on Rosie Velas debut album and you could hear the influence

Indeed. I remember her single Magic Smile at the time and really liking it. Produced by Gary Katz, he produced all the Steely Dan albums.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwaiZL51H6I
15-10-20, 23:53
SLUDGE FACTORY

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Originally Posted by Lost Johnny

Indeed. I remember her single Magic Smile at the time and really liking it. Produced by Gary Katz, he produced all the Steely Dan albums.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwaiZL51H6I

Its a very good album , lots of steely dan influences in there

I listen to it inbetween sabbath , slayer and corrosion of conformity

Its like fire and water if you like

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