hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Probably my favourtie band ever. IMO they have everything, memorable songs, fantastic guitar solos and they actually set out to make intelligent songs which have a point rather than the majority of bands nowadays who churn out any old bland cr*p for the money. Some of my favourties include: Reelin' in The Years- Best guitar solo ever. Great song about reminiscing and looking back on life. Do It Again- One of their more well known songs just a classy and cool song. Barrytown- I like it because it's a bit different. Dirty Work- I love David Palmer's vocals. It works really well and the irony of two blokes singing a song from the perspective of 'the other woman' is typical of the band. My Old School- Great little upbeat song. Fantastic to play whilst speeding around in the summer. Black Friday- Shows their diversity and the dark subject matter of this and some of their other songs is pretty cool. Makes a change from most bands who just sing about love. I've probably forgotten a few as well. IMO the diversity of their work is amazing and whilst I have never seen them live, I am told by my father that they were brilliant. Unfortunately, when you bring them up in conversation, a common comment is 'who is Steely Dan?' It seems that they are unappreciated by some which is a shame. I think I prefer that they aren't as mainstream as some of the iconic seventies bands but I reckon they are better. Does anyone else love their music like I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I love the Stone Roses, IMO they have everything, memorable songs, fantastic guitar solos and they actually set out to make intelligent songs which have a point rather than the majority of bands nowadays who churn out any old bland cr*p for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 (edited) I love the Stone Roses, IMO they have everything, memorable songs, fantastic guitar solos and they actually set out to make intelligent songs which have a point rather than the majority of bands nowadays who churn out any old bland cr*p for the money. Thanks. Do you have an opinion on Steely Dan? Jimmy Page I believe agreed with me about reelin' in the years having the greatest guitar solo. They may have been before your time so if you haven't heard of them, educate yourself. Edited 21 February, 2011 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Thanks. Do you have an opinion on Steely Dan? Jimmy Page I believe agreed with me about reelin' in the years having the greatest guitar solo. Have heard of, but never heard them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Have heard of, but never heard them. You should listen for a true musical education. I also forgot about the legendary song that is Deacon Blue purely for it's cracking lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bwHK1xkgJAHere you are: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Also Dirty Work is on the Sopranos, so you know it is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 You should listen for a true musical education. I also forgot about the legendary song that is Deacon Blue purely for it's cracking lyrics. I need no musical education, I appreciate music from many different genres from the 1950's to 2011, but I might give them a listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0g8PrgeLIY&feature=related Edited 21 February, 2011 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 I need no musical education, I appreciate music from many different genres from the 1950's to 2011, but I might give them a listen. If you listen to Steely Dan (and the lyrics) then you will be educated in the art of great songwriting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 (edited) Special mentions to Bodhisattva, Doctor Wu, Rikki Don't Lose That Number and Kid Charlemagne: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz5iDa7tL34 Edited 21 February, 2011 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 If you listen to Steely Dan (and the lyrics) then you will be educated in the art of great songwriting. Again, if you saw my iTunes, you'd see that I don't need an education in the art of great songwriting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Again, if you saw my iTunes, you'd see that I don't need an education in the art of great songwriting. Do you understand what 'educate' means? You have never heard anything by Steely Dan and so by listening to them you will be educated in their style of music. Steely Dan are often referred to by critics as a 'genre unto themselves' and so yes I think you would be better off following a little education in Steely Dan and their music. Try it and give your opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Do you understand what 'educate' means? You have never heard anything by Steely Dan and so by listening to them you will be educated in their style of music. Steely Dan are often referred to by critics as a 'genre unto themselves' and so yes I think you would be better off following a little education in Steely Dan and their music. Try it and give your opinion Then you should have said "you need an education in Steely Dan" not "you need a true musical education". Subtle difference there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Then you should have said "you need an education in Steely Dan" not "you need a true musical education". Subtle difference there. Quiet now and go listen to Steely Dan. IMO listening to Steely Dan does give you a musical education because they contain elements within their body of work which you don't find anywhere else. Listen and offer an opinion, this thread isn't for arguments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Love a bit of Steely Dan... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Love a bit of Steely Dan... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_Rock Cheers for that, may give it a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Quiet now and go listen to Steely Dan. IMO listening to Steely Dan does give you a musical education because they contain elements within their body of work which you don't find anywhere else. Listen and offer an opinion, this thread isn't for arguments. Can't. Off to work. Will listen tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 (edited) I need no musical education, I appreciate music from many different genres from the 1950's to 2011, but I might give them a listen. He starts a thread about Steely Dan and you jump in about the Stone Roses. I don't get it. What about the 20s, 30s and 40s, btw? Might give them a listen? You owe it to yourself. A brilliant band. Fantastic fusion of rock and jazz. One of the best recording acts of the 70s. Edited 21 February, 2011 by Hamilton Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2011 He starts a thread about Steely Dan and you jump in about the Stone Roses. I don't get it. What about the 20s, 30s and 40s, btw? Might give them a listen? You owe it to yourself. A brilliant band. Fantastic fusion of rock and jazz. One of the best recording acts of the 70s. Ever . But thanks for the confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Steeleye Span are better than Steely Dan. IMHO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy windham Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 Saw them live at the apollo in 2009, one of the best gigs I have been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 February, 2011 Share Posted 21 February, 2011 He starts a thread about Steely Dan and you jump in about the Stone Roses. I don't get it. What about the 20s, 30s and 40s, btw? Might give them a listen? You owe it to yourself. A brilliant band. Fantastic fusion of rock and jazz. One of the best recording acts of the 70s. Well, his description of his favourite band matched the description of my favourite band. The similarity was glaring, in my opinion of course. Not a massive fan of the early jazz in the 'roaring Twenties' (heard some whilst studying the Great Depression during college) but blues is ok as it becomes more mainstream in the 30's, swing in the 40s isn't my thing but early forms of rock'n'roll came about towards the end of that decade which combined the jazz and blues and other genres and that's ok, and it obviously paved the way for the quality acts in the 50's. I can thank my Grandad for my musical taste going back that far. If you want to go even further back, then I don't mind some of that classical stuff, not clued up on it though. My musical love lies mainly in the late 70's, 80's and 90's. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Well, his description of his favourite band matched the description of my favourite band. The similarity was glaring, in my opinion of course. Not a massive fan of the early jazz in the 'roaring Twenties' (heard some whilst studying the Great Depression during college) but blues is ok as it becomes more mainstream in the 30's, swing in the 40s isn't my thing but early forms of rock'n'roll came about towards the end of that decade which combined the jazz and blues and other genres and that's ok, and it obviously paved the way for the quality acts in the 50's. I can thank my Grandad for my musical taste going back that far. If you want to go even further back, then I don't mind some of that classical stuff, not clued up on it though. My musical love lies mainly in the late 70's, 80's and 90's. HTH. Had a listen yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Deacon Blue were crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 22 February, 2011 Share Posted 22 February, 2011 Deacon Blue were crap. You is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 24 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Can't. Off to work. Will listen tomorrow. Don't run away young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhill Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 allways like this one Steely Dan Haitian Divorce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 "Saw them live at the apollo in 2009, one of the best gigs I have been to." Steely Dan or Steeleye Span?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Steely Dan were/are fantastic, this is one of the greatest songs ever wrtten in my opinion. Donald Fagen's voice isn't the best by a long way, but unbelievable talent.Nothing better than a nice hot summer's day with Steel Dan blasting out. The only favourites of mine that Mrs Duck will listen to. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpgE8CpxZFI&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy windham Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 "Saw them live at the apollo in 2009, one of the best gigs I have been to." Steely Dan or Steeleye Span?? Steely Dan, you spaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 26 February, 2011 Share Posted 26 February, 2011 Don't run away young man. Hello! Just listened to Reelin In The Years. Decent. Heard it before and yeah it's alright. Wouldn't rush out and buy it but it's easy to listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 1 March, 2011 Author Share Posted 1 March, 2011 Hello! Just listened to Reelin In The Years. Decent. Heard it before and yeah it's alright. Wouldn't rush out and buy it but it's easy to listen to. Listen to more. They are brilliant. Try my old school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 1 March, 2011 Share Posted 1 March, 2011 Listen to more. They are brilliant. Try my old school. I always recommend albums, rather than songs (shows my age, eh?!). So, if you're into the rocky side of jazz-rock, try their second album, Coutdown to Ecstasy (fantastic - my favourite!); if you lean towards the jazzy side of jazz-rock, try their sixth album, Aja (most people's favourite, apparently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 3 March, 2011 Author Share Posted 3 March, 2011 I always recommend albums, rather than songs (shows my age, eh?!). So, if you're into the rocky side of jazz-rock, try their second album, Coutdown to Ecstasy (fantastic - my favourite!); if you lean towards the jazzy side of jazz-rock, try their sixth album, Aja (most people's favourite, apparently). Really? I agree with you, Countdown to ecstasy is the best. Has some cracking tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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