MM MONDAY MARATHON: OUR FIRST REACTION TO Bodhisattva - The Barbarian - All the Love

MM MONDAY MARATHON: OUR FIRST REACTION TO Bodhisattva - The Barbarian - All the Love - Gimme Shelter

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@hasltisl 2 жыл бұрын

Karn Evil 9! 🥁 Kevin, Michelle, who’s with me? Karn Evil 9! 🥁

@mvunit3 2 жыл бұрын

Raises hand . . . More like, waves hands :p.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

I love this ragbag band of brothers and sisters ... son of a gun, I’m IN! Lol 😂

@CaryOn11 2 жыл бұрын

Bodhisattva is a human who has reached a state of enlightenment. Denny Dias and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter played the guitar solos in the order named. FYI the volume was very low for the first minute or so of Bodhisattva. Great diversity of tracks today! I was 13 years old when I heard the first ELP and it blew the top of my head off and changed my ears forever! Many say ELP are bombastic but apparently I like me some bombastic. Thanks for doing what you do.

@VG-iq8xq 2 жыл бұрын

Would be cool to see some Doobies reactions

@Meandmymirror 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Never heard that

@kevinlakeman5043 Жыл бұрын

@@VG-iq8xq doobies blow

@vergon661 2 жыл бұрын

Fist Hello... love you channel and big Fan....!!! Congrats on first Year...!!!! Also big Steely Dan FYI, Your voices are far louder then the music Love and keep on rolling..!!!

@MichaelTrogdon1990 2 жыл бұрын

Countdown to Ecstasy is when Steely Dan was still an actual rock n roll band. They were still touring at this time as well and this album was recorded while on tour. Original member Denny Dias played the first guitar solo and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter played the final solo. Walter Becker played bass.

@yes_head 2 жыл бұрын

They had two songbooks in the early days, one designed for commercial success, and other full of songs they wrote more for themselves. Most of their early songs were from the first book, before they had established themselves and achieved the freedom to do their own thing.

@jml-rj5re 2 жыл бұрын

The original SD "band" played altered blues, R&B, and jazz with rock instruments. Steely Dan was NEVER a rock band. Bodhisattva is a jump blues (popular up-tempo 30s jazz) played with rock instruments. Walking bass, shuffle beat drums. Jazzy instrumental solos. In other words, it sounds on the surface like rock n' roll, but it ain't.

@Bawookles 2 жыл бұрын

Just FYI, but "The Barbarian" by ELP is an example of them incorporating a classical piece into their music. The piano section is actually by Bela Bartok, entitled Allegro Barbaro.

@mvellis3863 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Clayton really made "Gimme Shelter" the classic that it is. Her vocals are out of this world

@rikconverse8726 2 жыл бұрын

ELP was a "supergroup" before they even formed. Keith Emerson was from The Nice; Greg Lake from King Crimson and Carl Palmer from Atomic Rooster and before that, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown (Fire). All are worthy of listens!

@garyarnett1220 2 жыл бұрын

Barbarian was the very first thing people heard from ELP, first song on their first album. There was virtually no break before the next song, so it went from that final keyboard on this straight into the autoharp on Take A Pebble. Wow ! Seriously wow. 1970....Listen to them back to back.

@tonys2899 2 жыл бұрын

Kate Bush is one of my favorite artists! Like Peter Gabriel she is very theatrical. I recommend watching her entire 1979 Christmas show live. You need to SEE her perform. P.s Peter Gabriel makes an appearance in it performing a beautiful version of his song Here Comes the Flood

@kenslater7354 2 жыл бұрын

EVERYONE knew who ELP were when they formed from The Nice (who had already done the classical fusion stuff). King Crimson (Greg Lake. Bass, vocals) and Carl Palmer (Atomic Rooster, Crazy World of Arthur Brown). ELP first played a small hall in the north of England to warm up for their first REAL gig, playing to 600,000 at the 1969 Isle Of Wight Festival just a few weeks after Woodstock. #nicknlexrequest ELP video of their performance of Pictures at an Exhibition at the Isle of Wight.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

“I read the news today, oh boy.” On a sad note: I read yesterday about the loss of Gary Brooker of Procol Harum. RIP. Thanks to subscriber, Jackson for reminding me to mention it. Gary was 76. And the strength of his vocals on “Whiter Shade of Pale” with the Symphony in Denmark (50 years after recording the song) will be one way I remember him. “We skipped the light fandango.” Yes, we did. 💗 Great time to request it.

@rockectsciencesuckz 2 жыл бұрын

Finally. FINALLY some more Steely Dan. I love your videos so much. Thank you. Your discussions are fantastic

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Right?!!! Thanks ✨🤪

@buttjuice858 2 жыл бұрын

Carl Palmer is a world class percussionst/drummer. The song from the same album called "Tank' showcases his talent in an unbelievable way.

@raysun54 2 жыл бұрын

i just listened to ELP Tarkus part1 . I can't wait to see your reaction to this! :)

@renepauly3344 2 жыл бұрын

1970, ich war 14 Jahre alt, habe ich ELP im Beat Club das erste mal gehört und gesehen. Bis heute ELP meine Lieblingsband. Natürlich neben Pink Floyd, Genesis, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin und King Crimson!

@randyo.6138 2 жыл бұрын

Denny Dias and Skunk Baxter, the original 2 guitarists for Steely Dan performed the guitar solos on Bodhisattva. Dias on the first Baxter on the second.

@jimbeau8838 2 жыл бұрын

Ironic, isn't it. Becker and Fagen answered Denny Dias' ad for musicians, for Dias' band. Walter was his bass and Donald on piano soon hijacked the group with their jazzy songwriting talents. In 1973, during my first listen, King of the World BLEW MY MIND. It is so unlike anything else on the album.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimbeau8838 Yes. Very that! Lol ✨🤪

@sbeauchamp2211 2 жыл бұрын

Can't you hear me knocking by the Stones is an absolute must for you guys.

@joelinvirginia5198 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I LOVE Can't You Hear Me Knocking -- it often doesn't get as much love as other Stones songs, but the swagger and groove on that song, the main riff, Mick Jagger's attitude, and the awesome Latin-tinged jam at the end --- it's just awesome! Mick Taylor on lead guitar - he brought something very different and fantastic on every Stones album he was on (and those are all my favorite Stones albums....).

@tommathews3964 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a heady time for music! Literally found myself saying "I've never heard anything like this before" quite often!! ELP was a complete mind blower! I've seen a helluva lot of great live shows, including Hendrix, Zeppelin, Tull, Yes, Dead, Allmans, etc. but ELP still stands out as a total experience! What a fantastic drummer Carl Palmer is!! They were all just outstanding musicians! Nice job, MM! As always! "Let it Bleed" is my favorite Stones album!

@joelliebler5690 2 жыл бұрын

The Trilogy of The Mt. Rushmore of Progressive Rock are E.L.P., YES, and early Genesis. You can add some early Jethro Tull they were more varied in their styles of music!

@MartinLear_CChem_MRSC 2 жыл бұрын

This ELP album was the first vinyl record I ever bought and blew me away as a teenager on my new hifi system. I kept listening to it over and over. Made me want to be a keyboardist and pianist. Still trying 🤓 Loved your synchro-typewriter-choreographed-sketch btw - made me smile so much ☺️

@KneeAches 2 жыл бұрын

Funny to read this was your first LP. Not a bad start. This is the LP I smoked pot to more than any other LP….back in 1970.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

LOVED!! Loved that typewriter analogy! Brilliant footage of you both, NnL. Like a Charlie Chaplin film. Lol. Thanks, Martin. I forgot to mention that but it’s my favorite moment during the ELP reaction. ✨🤪

@stevemurrell6167 2 жыл бұрын

My sister used to play this ELP LP on it's release....can't remember if my parents asked her why she was listening to it but I certainly was! I was about 10 and it helped shape my music tastes from then on and to this day. Great era of music to be growing up in.

@MACAMSEP 2 жыл бұрын

You must listen to "The Man with the Clild in his Eyes" or "The Kick Inside" from her first work at only 17 years (produced by David Gilmour).

@markhenrynoll5601 2 жыл бұрын

Listen to ELP from beginning to end. The Barbarian leads right into Take A Pebble.

@tonyanderton3521 2 жыл бұрын

ELP's debut album is dense and complex and requires several plays all the way through to really get it. The opener, The Barbarian, is a real smack in the face. A very heavy - in its own way - equivalent to Black Sabbath's heavy debut album released in the same year. Gimme Shelter, with its apocalyptic opening, is Jagger/Richards polemic against the evil that was the Vietnam War. A real idealism drove the music of the period. The bands in those days wanted to change the world. This is why the music remains powerful and relevant today.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, Tony. Definitely hear Sabbath even though they arranged another composer’s tune. They face-smacked us, for sure. Lol. Thanks ✨🤪

@tonyanderton3521 2 жыл бұрын

@@michelemichele3375 Thanks, Michelle; I appreciate it.

@ksbearfn 2 жыл бұрын

NicknLex, today I spent the afternoon delving into multiple “reaction video” channels until I came to yours and immediately I stopped and subscribed watching nearly 20 videos that you made over the past year. Music is so powerful in all our lives and evokes such visceral memories. ELP, Yes, Jethro Tull, The Who, Springsteen, Steeley Dan, very early Chicago, Alan Parsons, Supertramp, Pink Floyd, Genesis, these were 100% the artists I listened to growing up. I can only think of a couple of other key artists that I didn’t see mentioned but then again, I know I haven’t been able to scan through all your vast video collection, they may be listed also. 🙂 All that said, you two kids are special. Your positive energy and love towards the music that was so important to me during the ‘70s when I was in high school & college holds special meaning. For each of your posted videos my head was “bobbing” right along with you like we might have been in the college dorm room together.🙂 Anyway I just had to stop and reply to you to keep doing what you’re doing, it means so much to so many!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t make me cry, Dave. Lol. Great comment and so pleased to have you as a sibling-subscriber. NnL do a great job 👏🏼 and as subscribers, please continue to comment and recommend. Thanks ✨🤪

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

@Narvik You are appreciated, Narvik. Thanks 😊

@mvunit3 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, that's awesome :D . . . I'm here to request and defile N&L and audience with the SCARY tunes :P. But actually . . . I think many here will be surprised at the music I've donated to N&L and my "otherside" of the Heavier fare ;). Welcome to the "Familia"! Ciao!

@debrabrabenec3731 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, Dave, you've found the best!

@NicknLex 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, this comment was so sweet I read it myself, then I read it out loud to Nick after dinner. Thank you for your kind words and support! We can’t wait to hear all of the great tunes that are yet undiscovered! We are so grateful to our KZfaq Family for guiding us through this journey and I can see they’ve already given you a warm welcome, but here we are doing the same! Sending a big hug, Lex

@benoitdesmarais2948 2 жыл бұрын

Kate Bush IS the drug! "What is thaaat?" That's what the record company sais back in 82, "commercial suicide" they said. And it was, it flopped. But it's often viewd, along with Hounds of Love, as her best work. Certainly the most experimental.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Benoit, what do most record execs know ?!! They just want more radio fodder hit-makers (usually). Thanks for your Kate love. ✨🤪

@renepauly3344 2 жыл бұрын

Ich war 14 Jahre alt und als ich diese Performance zum ersten Mal gesehen hab, musste ich mir sofort die LP kaufen. Damals 20 DM. Viel Geld für einen Schüler. Bis heute, mittlerweile 65 Jahre alt, bin ich ihnen treu geblieben. Leider sind Keith und Gregg schon seit ein paar Jahren nicht mehr am Leben, aber ihre Musik wird bleiben!

@cletusbeauregard1972 2 жыл бұрын

Kate turned 24 the year The Dreaming was released. She was (and is) on a completely different level.

@TTM9691 2 жыл бұрын

I KNEW you'd love "Bodhisattva"! ELP was indeed wild, but so was lots of stuff in '70. Zappa had been on the scene since '66, Crimson had two albums under the belt, Captain Beefheart had done "Trout Mask Replica" the year before, everyone in concert would do long, long jams, and bands were regularly mixing rock with jazz, classical and the avant garde, especially since "Sgt. Pepper". So ELP definitely made a splash, but they didn't come out of a vacuum. As far as the Stones: "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" is the song I most want you guys to hit! #nicknlexrequest Also "Knots" by Gentle Giant (and/or anything off of the "Octopus" album), and The Beatles chronological discography, at the very least from "Revolver" to the end of their career. You need to have that discography firmly under your belt since every record behind you is affected in some way or another by The Beatles' work, usually directly. The Who: "My Generation" as well, would love to see you react to that just to see Lex react to the bass solo! LOVED THIS REACTION VIDEO!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Teach the Children, Tic Toc! Lol. Great comment. Thanks ✨🤪

@SMccrate01 2 жыл бұрын

Big second for the Stones Can't You Hear Me Knocking! Basically it was a jam session the studio that they just let it go and it's amazing. Starts off with the grimiest, dirtiest guitar riff ever and evolves into a jazz jam at the end that is just amazing.

@pushpak 2 жыл бұрын

Kate has referred to 'The Dreaming' as 'she's gone mad' album. Mad genius, I say!

@Yes_Jorge_Yes 2 жыл бұрын

The barbarian is ELP version of Béla Bartók’s 1911 piano piece Allegro barbaro.

@summertime_blooz 2 жыл бұрын

Boddhisatva is One of their best.

@Olivia-jy9jf 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs ever! 🎵🎼🎹🎶🎸The Rolling Stones...Give Me Shelter 💗🤙🌞❤️

@KawaTony1964 2 жыл бұрын

I just looked up who did the guitar solo in "Bodhisattva" (I didn't know). Denny Dias who did the electric sitar solo in "Do it Again" did the 1st solo, and Skunk Baxter (lead guitarist from The Doobie Brothers) did the 2nd one.

@pmrickert1550 2 жыл бұрын

Denny Dias and Jeff Baxter were the guitar players on the first 3 albums, Walter Becker played bass on those 3, Baxter joined by the Doobie Brothers, Dias also played on Katy Lied, The Royal Scam and Aja

@johncampbell756 2 жыл бұрын

Pink was calling his wife. Her lover answered the call and hung up. It was Mr. Floyd for Mrs. Floyd. He keeps hanging up. Definitely not his father as his father died in the was when he was very, very young. Let It Bleed is my favorite Stones album and this is one of the strongest songs. The mix is amazing.

@glennbrock6560 2 жыл бұрын

I think Kate Bush is a David Gilmour protege. Her song "Running up that Hill" has David Gilmour accompanying with his fingers.

@glennbrock6560 2 жыл бұрын

And, that Bass was very Floydian, Maybe it was David, he is a great bass player too.

@cappyp5240 2 жыл бұрын

Great choices MM! I’m so excited you guys are getting ready to fall into the Kate Bush rabbit hole. I’m a HUGE fan and collector since she first appeared on U.S. TV ( Saturday Night Live) back in ‘78, as a 19 year old. And it was so hard to find out anything about her as there was no internet back then. Her brother introduced her to his musician friend when she was 16 to make a demo of her songs. Her brothers friend was none other than David Gilmore. She is also credited with having the head-set microphone made for her as she moves around the stage when performing. She also worked with Peter Gabriel many times. Her story is incredible and can’t wait for you to Fall into that rabbit hole.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Cappy. You give great comments. ✨🤪

@mvunit3 2 жыл бұрын

I think that was probably my "1st" experience of Kate on SNL. Probably either freaked people out or gained a TON of fans from that appearance. I was 15, took a few years to "get it". She was a beauty :).

@Mrdell061 2 жыл бұрын

Don't deny yourself, do step into the sixties! There is a treasure trove awaiting!

@paullacroix527 2 жыл бұрын

Kate Bush is a treasure. To see her up close check out Running up that Hill live with David Gilmour on guitar. A great Kate Bush song. Gilmour was a mentor and helped guide her when she a teen.

@j.kevvideoproductions.6463 2 жыл бұрын

Gilmour got her signed to a label. Kate was a Prodigy and had written tons of songs when she was still just in her early teens. What a talent!

@bmac1205 2 жыл бұрын

Like you said....'A lot to take in" and then the next song on the vinyl album is 'Take a Pebble'. What a contrast!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

“Take a Pebble” is the beautiful relief needed after “The Barbarian”. That’s why I tried to use a similar tactic with the whispery Kate immediately following. Then once they were warm and snuggly, it was scrambling for shelter with, “WAR, children ... it’s just a shot away!!!” Gotta have the highs and lows for the impact. Lol. Thanks, B Mac. ✨🤪

@kentinatl 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings...i still remember buying countdown to ecstasy and katie lied on the days they came out... kate bush is an absolute genius,elp so great and while i am not a huge stones fan i love gimme shelter,,keep em, comin my colorado friends ..much love,kent.

@yes_head 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great selection of songs. Back in the good old days, better radio stations would have playlists of all of these songs.

@mikenichols3965 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine dropping the needle on the first track of Emerson Lake & Palmer in 1970, and not knowing what to expect! Yep. You got it. Eventually you will be ready for Tocatta from Brain Salad Surgery. Talk about insane. The Dreaming is my fave Kate Bush album. Lots of variety, kinda proggy (Steven Wilson's fave of hers too!). Bodhisatva is Steely Jam. Hahahaha. Excelente. And my eye is healing slowly but surely. Keep rockin! ❤

@NicknLex 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it's healing, Mike! Take care and thanks for everything! :) - Lex

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to read your comment, Mike. Take care. ✨🤪

@mikenichols3965 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!

@marcusbengtson8570 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for doing Kate Bush. She is one of a kind.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully ... There Will Be .... more Kate! Lol. Thanks ✨🤪

@deckofcards87 2 жыл бұрын

Nick was saying Oliver Stone, but I know Martin Scorsese used "Gimme Shelter" in like two or three of his movies

@rodneygriffin7666 2 жыл бұрын

All 4 artists are amazing. Kate Bush is a treasure.

@jeffaube 2 жыл бұрын

I saw SD on the “Countdown to Ecstasy” tour, having only heard “Do It Again” and “Reeling in the Years” on the radio, and they opened with this and BAM, I was a fan. They were a great rock band, when that was their mission, and this song just blew me away. Denny Dias was a sight to behold, playing that first solo in overalls (a look later adopted by the great Lowell George of Little Feat). They even still had David Palmer singing at that time (you can hear him on record singing “Dirty Work” - he was good). And what a fun interview the guys did with Marion McPartland…she was just a treasure. I saw her once, too, very late in her life. To get a sense of her place in jazz, consider a statement she made in that show (sadly I can’t recall what tune it was): “I learned this song from my [deceased] husband, who learned it from Bix Biederbeck.” Just wow.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

What a great Monday! Thanks so much. I’m sure other comments have provided info but here’s some background I enjoy. 1). Steely Dan - Countdown is the favorite LP of many fans. (Royal Scam is my favorite but I love them all). Partially recorded right there in Colorado. Danny Dias and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter take turns producing solos. Bodhisattva = an enlightened being who could float to Nirvana but remains to help others achieve enlightenment. Fagen has said (in his usual cynicism) that it was a parody of people blindly following Eastern spiritual teachings. 2). ELP - 1st track of debut. Yes, good call on that crazy introduction (btw, with familiarity, the chaos lessens). Actually a 1911 composition for piano by Bela Barton (“Barbaro”). ELP gave it a Rock arrangement. Not my favorite ELP of all time, but important to know. Hi 🙋‍♀️ Kevin. Lol. 3). Kate Bush - All the Love - raw, naked, sad, lonely and sheer beauty. Thanks for mentioning the Pink Floyd connection. She also has Peter Gabriel/Genesis attachments. She attracted the best. She produced The Dreaming herself (with some collaboration with engineers). A great mix of folk and tech with her blend of old and new instruments, with her Fairlight CMI Synth. Yes, Bjork names this LP as an influence. Good call. The lyrics mention that next time her friends come around, she’ll use her machine to “let them in.” (Her answering machine will greet them). Then we hear the voices of actual messages from her machine (she even gave them mention in the credits). Very Floyd. But her vocals tho. 🤯 4). Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter. Of course you’ve heard this song from 1969. Martin Scorsese uses it in at least 3 films (Casino, Goodfellas, The Departed) and directed a Stones concert film “Shine a Light.” So significant, culturally ... and hugely representing Rock, I thought it might attract Stones fans to the channel. Side note: the difference between the Beatles and the Stones can be summarized by their album titles: Beatles - Let it Be Stones - Let it Bleed And talk about unsung female vocalist - that’s Merry Clayton powerhousing those soaring vocals. Story goes - they called her into the studio at midnight one night. Wow - she makes it for me. Nick, that story of your dad lost and high, driving the Stones around Munich - warms my heart. Great reactions from both of you. Thanks again. Hope the marathons continue. ✨🤪 (Edit: Bela Bartók is the correct spelling of the composer of “Barbaro.” (Damn you, autocorrect! 😠 Hahaha. And your typewriter mime was so cute and quite accurate! Ty ty 😉)

@franckthibault2521 2 жыл бұрын

Kate Bush: in this song, i really see the resemblance, vocal wise, you guys where talking about where you hear the Jorane song, but I'm still bias.... but All the Love was a great song!! I knew the begging of Gimme me Shelter, the instrumental part, but not the vocal part, I assume from The Departed. Great choices, onces again!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

@@franckthibault2521 Merci, Monsieur Thibault! I learned about a new artist, Jorane, from your comment. I have several friends who play cello (one friend with the Symphony; but 2 others who played with Cirque du Soleil and are very close to Jorane’s experimental vibe). Now I feel like Alice going dooooown the trou de lapin 🐇for Jorane! Thanks, Franck. This is another reason I love this channel. 👏🏼💗

@franckthibault2521 2 жыл бұрын

@@michelemichele3375 Ca me fait plaisir! But you actually had heard a song on the channel, my request a few months back, but I am clad you like it 😁. I just can't wait to go see the concert in 2 months! My favorite albums are Vent Fou, 16mm, Hemenetset (concept album), but that's me... I definitely love this channel, even if I have to bring some 90s music in since it's mostly 70s, someone has too! I love 70s music, otherwise I'd go somewhere else! But we love our hosts, don't we!

@franckthibault2521 2 жыл бұрын

@@michelemichele3375 celllo and bass are my favorite instruments: and you have 3 friends that play professionally the cello? That’s insane! Circle du Soleil… I mean seriously, Symphony & Circle du Soleil are not easy places to get in, you have to be skilled! Lucky them & lucky you!!!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

@@franckthibault2521 Pardon! Je l’avais oubliee. But I loved finding her again because of your comment. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the concert. And yes, bring on the 90’s - I’m here for all of it. Nous Somme une famille Cirque. Very lucky to know such talented friends. Thanks, Franck. ✨🤪

@jpirard 2 жыл бұрын

ELP was presenting themselves, to show their various aspects.

@rikconverse8726 2 жыл бұрын

"Tank" is a must hear! (The whole first album was great, so...how could you lose! Right?!)

@pushpak 2 жыл бұрын

26:48 "All the Love" That voice is Richard Thornton who, if I remember correctly, is listed on the liner notes as a member of the Ambrosian Singers.

@raiderfan346 2 жыл бұрын

I thought maybe Marley knocked your power out. He was going at that toy like he was on can number 5 of Red Bull. This was quite a nice selection of heavyweights that Queen Michele served up for us. Have a great week everyone! PS Nick we need some more stories from your father. Partying with Mick & The Stones. That was a good one.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Marley was in play-mode big-time!!! So cute. Thanks, Raider. And yes, maybe a phone call to Dad, Nick. That story is A-Maz-ing!! 🤯

@mvellis3863 2 жыл бұрын

Great selection of songs, all classics. Glad to see that you have Kate Bush in the mix, she's a one of a kind musical genius. The Dreaming is her most experimental album (Kate calls it her "I've gone mad album") and is a masterpiece of sound, textures and incredible music and lyrics. I've been listening to The Dreaming for nearly 40 years now, and I still hear things I swear that I've never heard before. The phone clips that Kate used were actually from her own message machine. And Countdown To Ecstasy is my favorite Steely Dan album (with their best guitar work, in my opinion).

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your comment and knowledge, mvellis! Thanks! ✨🤪

@CanigoCatala 2 жыл бұрын

The Barbarian is a classic piece. The rhythm sections are amazing and very well suited to the brutal keyboard adventure. This is a clear example of the big step that Keith Emerson did by leaving the Nice and joining with Carl Palmer and Greg Lake. A sister trio? The Warning, nothing to do with ELP but they compose solid hard rock songs. Give the female and Mexican band a chance!

@bradwatson1048 2 жыл бұрын

OK - going to toss this out there. The Super Session album featuring Stephen Stills, Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield... Very much in that ELP vein - rock musicians working together like the greatest jazz combo ever. They managed to bottle up the crazy of 1968 and preserve it for all of us to keep sipping at. "Season of the Witch" was a Donovan song that became a jam for every serious musician of the day. Find it.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@michaelbeerbados3291 2 жыл бұрын

For me...Countdown to Ecstacy is MY favorite Dan album.

@gp8209 2 жыл бұрын

It took me a couple of years but it has gone from my least favourite to my most. Can't beat King of the World as a closing track.

@j.kevvideoproductions.6463 2 жыл бұрын

It was my favorite until Royal Scam and then Aja came out. It's in my top 3 though depending on my mood. I think the guitar's on Bodhisatva were done by Denny Dias and Jeff "Skunk"Baxter who was in the band up till '73 or so. Baxter then joined the Doobie Bros. as "The Dan" quit touring.

@Frankincensedjb123 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's always been my favorite. For some reason, it doesn't get the respect it demands, but every song on it is a banger.

@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 2 жыл бұрын

Every SD album is great which goes without saying. But I say it anyway. Having said that, I'd have to say Gaucho. My #1.....then Aja. But Haitian Divorce is the epitome of the Dan Sound. Then Royal Scam #3. But Hey 19 my #2 single. Try to keep up. Countdown is #4 LP and West of Hollywood #3 and Do it Again #4. Take notes in case they ask this on Jeopardy. Nick and Lex I love your taste in music. I could hang out with you all. And never have to say Diddley squat. You are so in sync together. Write that down.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 First of all, Jackson, haha haha. You’re very witty. I like that in a comment. Also, nice lineup and recommendations. Love all Steely Dan - some more than others. A friend, who was just discovering Steely Dan, once asked me, “What do I do when I run out of albums?” I had to reply, “Listen to them again, my Friend, listen again.” Thanks ✨🤪

@andydovey7417 2 жыл бұрын

"A lot of people would not get this". You're so right, Nick. Someone once said to me - "I like music that's got a beat. After a few drinks around 10.30 at night, what more do you need?". And I think that (sadly) sums up many people's attitude to music!

@katesjanice 2 жыл бұрын

Kate Bush was discovered & supported by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. And he plays on many of her songs.

@Alewifes_Husband 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Here We Are!! Said the three with track one on album one. I was so amazed by this record a few years post-release when my older sister got it. I guess I was about 12 or 13, so circa '74/'75. Still rocks me to this day. You'll love Tank when you get to it -- I do recommend hearing The Three Fates since its ending leads right into Tank with no pause.

@garyarnett1220 2 жыл бұрын

Your friend Michelle definately had a state of mind when she requested these, They are all so different but have the same emotional feel. Cheers Michelle thank you for something different

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gary. Glad you enjoyed it. NnL give great reactions. What do you think we should hit next? ✨🤪

@KneeAches 2 жыл бұрын

Countdown is more rock! Maybe that’s why some of us pick it as a favorite.

@rikconverse8726 2 жыл бұрын

Carl Palmer is going to tour with "The Original Asia" band (Not the John Payne Asia band) along with Geoff Downes, Billy Sherwood (Chris Squires hand picked replacement) and Marc Bonilla (Keith's guitarist) I hope you get to see them come to Colorado!

@MisterWondrous 2 жыл бұрын

Kate wins this round. Is that Jaco Pastorius on bass? Kudos to Stones too. That singer, wow!! Always blown away by her. Is that Clare Torrey, of "Great Gig in the Sky" fame? Watch the film with the same name. Stunning. A bodhisattva is a Buddhist of the Mahayana "Large Raft" variety, who dedicates themselves to the enlightenment of others, although it is not asked of her or him. It is an ideal. The "bodhisattva ideal". For the best ELP, you might just go ahead and race to "Welcome Back My Friends", their live masterpiece. Great show.

@timpindar 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not Clare Torrey, no. It’s Merry Clayton. 👍

@MisterWondrous 2 жыл бұрын

@@timpindar Giants. Thank you. I'll listen to more of her.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment and yes, Merry Clayton kills it ... like the under acknowledged Clare Torry! Great comparison. Thanks ✨🤪

@masapell 2 жыл бұрын

I love the tempo of “Bodhisattva Live” off of Steely Dan Gold. IMHO, that tempo really makes the song jive. A great tune for sure.

@ronortega95 2 жыл бұрын

Great reaction. Maybe in a future Monday marathon you may want to listen to Karn Evil 9 all impressions from ELP’s Brain Salad Surgery album.

@stpnwlf9 2 жыл бұрын

Great choices for an extended session. Bodhisattva is an awesome reminder of how brilliant Steely Dan's production work could be. The Barbarian is actually an adaptation of a piece by Bela Bartok from 1911. The Dreaming was one of Kate's more experimental albums of the time and overall, I feel like it takes multiple listenings to get a true apprecation for her compositions, her performances, and her arrangements. The follow-up, Hounds of Love, is one of her very best and as a full album listen, is absolutely a must for you one of these days! Gimme Shelter is a Stones landmark and this song is highlighted by the impassioned background vocals of English R&B singer Merry Clayton who just knocked this out of the park!

@davidhattman7649 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Clayton is the sister of Sam Clayton from the incredible band Little Feat.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Randy. I could have just commented, “What Randy said ⬆️.” Great comment and thanks for the appreciation of these artists ... and these reactors! Cheers ✨🤪

@stpnwlf9 2 жыл бұрын

@@wagstaff6135 interesting - I didn't know this. I have a recording of Tommy from the early 70s featuring The Who, the London Symphony Orchestra and guest artists - the guests in clude Steve Winwood, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Maggie Bell, Richard Harris, Richie Havens, and Merry Clayton singing the part of The Acid Queen. She was marvelous!

@wagstaff6135 2 жыл бұрын

@@stpnwlf9 I may have overstated "primarily" Gospel, though she is that -- looking at her credits, she's certainly done back up singing on plenty of popular music. She was married to jazz artist Curtis Amy (I just got a Mosaic box set of his music a couple/few years ago, didn't know of the connection at the time!) I can imagine she must've been a great Acid Queen! I've heard plenty of others singing Gimme Shelter, she remains unmatched on that one.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

@@wagstaff6135 Uh ... Amen to that ?! Lol. Merry Clayton is amazing and many soulful Rock, Funk or R&B artists have Gospel vibes. Thanks! ✨🤪

@joelliebler5690 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic group of songs, Bodhisaatva is great though my favorite story is My Old School.

@rikconverse8726 2 жыл бұрын

Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have put off entering paradise in order to help others attain enlightenment.

@kingoftadpoles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you MM. Confession: I am a bit of a Kate fan. Sooooooo pleased to see your appreciation of Kate's work. I spotted the 'The Dreaming' album cover in the thumbnail. Wow, I thought. WOW.... maybe you might do 'Get Out Of My House'? Not disappointed you had 'All The Love' cued up. You definitely need to watch the videos, if you can find them. They are part and parcel of her art. Oh and I do now need to listen to some more ELP.

@debrabrabenec3731 2 жыл бұрын

Great marathon!! Wait till you hear the drunken intro to the live Bottisatva- it's a hoot! I was 14 when ELP came on the scene and my brother bought the album- what a wig stretcher for a young girl! I loved it! The Dreaming was my first Kate Bush album and I was an instant fan. Even though you already did a cut from Hounds of Love, I agree that you should do a full album reaction. David Gilmore sang backup vocals on one cut from The Dreaming- "Pulling the Pin", and on The Sensual World album, which comes after Hounds of Love, he does some incredible guitar work on 2 cuts.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sis. Great info delivered in style. ✨🤪

@cometogether999 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I'm ecstatic that you are hearing "Bodhisattva" and Kevin Marsh finally gets his wish! Just love these Michele Michele Monday Marathons. Nick should learn the solos on "Bodhisattva."

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the best, CT. Great comment. Thanks ✨🤪

@rowan2285 2 жыл бұрын

Nest song from Countdown to Ecstasy is "King of the World." The guitar work throughout (in the background for the most part) is outstanding.

@stuarthastie6374 2 жыл бұрын

Kate Bush was discovered by Dave Gilmout and he produced her first demos. We were not surprised coz Emerson had rearanged ´America` with the rThe Nice. The media sid Burnstien was fueious but actualy he approved.

@hoopsmccann9228 2 жыл бұрын

This is when SD was still a band. Dias and Baxter guitars, Jim Hodder drums and Becker on bass. From Songfacts: “Bodhisattva is a human who has reached enlightenment…”

@dangabbert3944 2 жыл бұрын

Even the early Steely Dan albums sounded jazzy, compared to what else was being played.

@ohfour-seven6228 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you finally got around to The Stones. I'm a HUGE Steely Dan fan and a HUGE Stones fan as well. Gimme Shelter is a great place to start with them but a few more suggestions: Street Fighting Man, Sympathy For the Devil, Salt of the Earth, Let It Bleed, Can't You Hear Me Knocking, Jigsaw Puzzle, Rocks Off, Loving Cup... just to start!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the “Stones Love” surface on this channel. I can love Prog, the Beatles AND the Stones. Why limit myself at the buffet?!! Lol. Thanks, OH. ✨🤪

@stevegirardmedia2255 2 жыл бұрын

Our Kate, on The Dreaming album, was only 24 years old! Suspended in Gaffa was always my fave from that album. The long, theatrical but u guys did with the helicopter was from side 2 of Hounds of Love - a simply tremendous album. She is a freaking goddess!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Facts, Steve, FACTS! Thanks ✨🤪

@marceltroia9750 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@heatsinker_5517 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs UP for "Bodhisattva"

@Frankincensedjb123 2 жыл бұрын

The Barbarin is so .... barbaric. That is rock 'n' roll, my friend.

@stevemurrell6167 2 жыл бұрын

Kate was very connected to many but no more than Peter Gabriel. They did two songs together and one each ended up on their next albums. 'Don't Give Up' was on Gabriel's 'So' album and 'Running Up That Hill' was on Kate's 'Hounds Of Love' album. You should check those out. Peter even smashed the glass to create that sound on Kate's 'Babooshka'. It was recorded onto and then sonically manipulated by a Fairlight CMI ('computer music instrument'), an Australian invention that, for better or worse, transformed music in the 80's. Gabriel was one of the first musicians to buy and use a Fairlight CMI. It was basically the world's first digital sound FX and music sampler.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. I approve this comment. Hahaha, jk. Thanks, Steve! ✨🤪

@rudolfbecker4313 2 жыл бұрын

Better a late comment than none :-) Nice selection of songs with an interesting variety. About Steely Dan all is said... ELP - Another great song of my favourite ELP album. Kate Bush - I had to get old, to really appreciate her music and the Stones -never been anywhere close to my favourite bands.

@mvunit3 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rudi! :D

@papacarl2002 2 жыл бұрын

WooHoo. I had a work break and can’t believe I’m graced with another awesome MicheleMichele Marathon- wonderful reactions and I always *KNOW* I’m going to love MM’s picks 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 and often will rediscover songs from my past OR even better find new music to experience 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Always good to see you, papaCarl! Thanks 🙇‍♀️

@mickeyd6444 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a note on Bodhisattva - "Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have put off entering paradise in order to help others attain enlightenment. There are many different Bodhisattvas, but the most famous in China is Avalokitesvara, known in Chinese as Guanyin. Bodhisattvas are usually depicted as less austere or inward than the Buddha. Renouncing their own salvation and immediate entrance into nirvana, they devote all their power and energy to saving suffering beings in this world. As the deity of compassion, Bodhisattvas are typically represented with precious jewelry, elegant garments and graceful postures."

@NicknLex 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, awesome definition - thanks! Fun fact: my sister's name is Nirvana :) - Lex

@cometogether999 2 жыл бұрын

@@NicknLex That's a pretty cool name. It's probably a pretty small group of people that have that name.

@gasaholic47 2 жыл бұрын

Avalokiteshvara...The Bohdisattva of unending compassion.

@chrisbanks5925 2 жыл бұрын

Some interesting choices and nice chat. You really have to listen to ELP's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' - the WHOLE album - you will not regret it . . trust me.

@paulkirk9168 2 жыл бұрын

Hi NicknLex, Bodhisattva is a great 'Dan jam session' and what an opener to a great album. Kate Bush is so diverse, always compare her to Bowie & Gabriel ( who she has worked with ) in that respect. The Dreaming, Experiment IV & Breathing are suggestions. ELP maybe try Karn Evil 9, The Stones Sympathy for the Devil and Midnight Rambler are right up there with Gimme Shelter imo. About your drugs comment, Canned Heat got busted in Denver at a gig way back in late 60's early 70's ( how things have changed! ).

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Indeed! Great comment, Paul. Thanks ✨🤪

@rikconverse8726 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you got to Bodhisattva! And all the other cuts are just "Great Gravy"! Bonus Burgers! (Too bad the sound was down on our side.)

@tombeyerlein3813 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're going to be doing some '60s stuff! Gimme Shelter is so iconic. You may want to consider reacting to some album cuts like No Expectations and Jigsaw Puzzle (Brian Jones era) and Torn And Frayed and All Down the Line (Mick Taylor era). I also like the early ('65-'67) Stones, but they had a magical period from '68's Beggars Banquet album to the 1972 double album Exile On Main Street.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my. Knowledgeable Stones fans coming out to represent. Thanks, Tom. ✨🤪

@bigjapi1 2 жыл бұрын

"Time waits for none" by the Rollings, is my number 1 RS song by far, it is the typical case of a golden gem hidden behind the famous hits of any band. I don't know if you've already heard it, Nick... Mick Taylor's solo in this incredible and beautiful song is epic, It´s timeless and gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. And I am a Stones fan. Some people picked the Beatles, some chose the raw bluesy Stones. I love both. Sue me if I play (both) too long. Haha. ✨🤪

@shasta810 2 жыл бұрын

Hidden gem with a great mick taylor solo and piano is fantastic!

@hoopsmccann9228 2 жыл бұрын

Great Stones story about your dad. 😊

@NicknLex 2 жыл бұрын

Great username! ;)

@kentinatl 2 жыл бұрын

a great modern day singer/performer is Aurora she and Kate Bush are like soulmates...listen to Aurora's "the river" or "runaway" brilliant stuff

@marcb7571 2 жыл бұрын

True the earliest SD was a “rock band”. Once SD became Donald and Walter and studio musicians for the most part… the real genius emerges. To me what is remarkable about SD like Nick said there are no bad Steely Dan tunes or albums and I’m including Donald and Walters solo stuff. There is no other band or musician I can think of that matches that

@marceltroia9750 2 жыл бұрын

The Dreaming Album from Kate Bush is a Prog Gem its masterful brilliant brutal...maybe not love at first listen but if you give it a chance it'll stay for a lifetime with you I'm sure ..

@markjohnson4217 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning Kate Bush song choice. 'All the Love' touches upon a devastating theme. We have all at some point, thought about our own pending death, and have wondered if we will leave this world with gratitude for having been loved and for the love we have been able to give, OR, are we going to feel embittered that those around us did not reach out enough, or that perhaps we squandered our own chances to express love and strengthen the bonds of affection...This song is a profile of this horrifying second prospect; going to the grave feeling that one was always misunderstood, and that the words and acts of affection from our loved ones, our family and our friends, were just empty platitudes, and most friends just drift apart with the years. The last lines are so chilling; "The next time I dedicate my life's work to the friends I make, I'll give em what they want to hear, they think I'm up to something wierd and up rears the head of fear in me." -And then the final stubborn resolve: "So now when they ring, I get my machine to let them in." ALL THE LOVE ALL THE LOVE ALL THE LOVE YOU SHOULD HAVE GIVEN, ALL THE LOVE WE COULD HAVE GIVEN.."

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful comment. Thanks, Mark. On the nose. ✨🤪

@claytonflinchum3962 2 жыл бұрын

Razor Boy/ Your Gold Teeth, off Countdown to Ecstasy are killer tracks also! Thx/ you guy,s are developing great taste in music, keep evolving/ Sade and Sly and the Family Stone, and Earth Wind and Fire/ Stevie Wonder too!!

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Well, OK! Bring the Funk!! Thanks ✨🤪

@claytonflinchum3962 2 жыл бұрын

@@michelemichele3375 Im 62, I was raised on Soul Train!

@toddmichelfelder3417 2 жыл бұрын

Unlike most people I am not a huge Rolling Stones fan, but I do like this one. My favorite Stones tune would have to be “Can’t You Hear me Knocking”! I think you both would enjoy it. Of course I loved the other choices as well, especially “The Dan”!!!

@hasltisl 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” is a real Stones classic and my favorite.

@fuchsiaswing8545 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you just need to explore more peak-era Stones. Have you delved deep into their catalog?

@hasltisl 2 жыл бұрын

@@fuchsiaswing8545 Me, I’m 66. Grew up with the Stones. Something about Knocking does it completely for me.

@toddmichelfelder3417 2 жыл бұрын

@@fuchsiaswing8545 yes I have listened to all of their catalog and have a couple of friends that are die hard “Stones” fans. I admit they have several great songs, but they just aren’t on my radar as one of my top bands.. I lean more towards great instrumentation, thus the reason I prefer the Mick Taylor years and the Terry Kath years with Chicago..

@hog7203 2 жыл бұрын

I love all the Steely Dan sounds. Each album seems to have it's own flavor. Enjoyed all the music/reactions from this episode. The Stones have plenty of great songs. And cover many different musical genres.

@hasltisl 2 жыл бұрын

Once again Michelle Michelle knocks it out of the reaction park. 💖

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Fast ball down line drive or a “just over the outfielder’s mitt & over the fence?” Haha. Thanks, Mark. NnL did a great job 👏🏼. I had to use Kate at the plate after the heavy hitter of The Barbarian to bring them down easy. Lol. ✨🤪

@mvunit3 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I said the same thing :D You 1st ;).

@hasltisl 2 жыл бұрын

@@michelemichele3375 Think Babe Ruth. ⚾️

@loilt5091 2 жыл бұрын

The live version, is the DEFINITIVE one...it's introduction, is worth the trip, alone. 👍 🇨🇦

@davelafferty5728 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite Steely Dan song is whichever one I'm listening to. But if I had to pick one, for me, My Old School would probably be the one. Bodhisattva is awesome also, especially the live version with "great intro".