Reelin’ in the Years
June 25th, 2008I have shared my love of the Dan for many years. I’ve taken NO END OF SHIT for my appreciation of the musicality, the musicianship and the quirks. It’s damn near perfect rock/pop that indelibly stamps my youth. And, appropriately, the summers of my youth.
The Aquarium Drunkard has a treatise on the awesomeness of Steely Dan and this song in particular. Link courtesy Marshall (his photos are fantastic!).
Aquarium Drunkard: MP3 Blog, Music Blog » Sevens :: Steely Dan: Reelin’ in the Years
Check out the photo of the band and pay attention to two things: overalls & Donald Fagen. It’s a far cry from Mr. Fagen’s early 80s solo days.
Sidenote: The guitar work is stellar, sure. The harmonies tight. However, there is something about the piano sound on this song. It’s a beefy, delicious sound that I’ve only heard on a few songs ever, including the mighty Ben Folds. Elton John had something close, but not quite as warm on “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”.
If you don’t like or “care for” Steely Dan… move along. These aren’t the droids you are looking for. o
Tags: I'm old and don't care so get off my lawn, music, music nerdery, pull up your damn pants, rawk, steely dan
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June 27th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Oh, and one of my alltime favorite bands ever is Deacon Blue, a Scottish band named after a Steely Dan song. We even went to Wales specifically to see them last time we were in Europe. Come to think of it, Deacon Blue is playing in London this Thanksgiving and we were 1/2 considering going just to see them again.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:37 am
I picked up my Dad’s love for The Dan and have taken crap for it throughout the years. Just last month I offered a ride share for a road trip I took and when my passengers jumped in the car to hear Kid Charlemagne playing I thought at least one of them would have rather hitch hiked the 200 miles. When I explained it was Steely Dan, in hopes of breaking the ice, it just made it worse.
Some of them were older than me, I’m 25, and none of them had any idea what to do or say. I guess I should start acting curmudgeonly because that’s what my music seems to say about me.