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WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Donald Fagen - I.G.Y. REACTION

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6 ай бұрын

WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Donald Fagen - I.G.Y. REACTION
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@AkelaTalamasca 6 ай бұрын

This entire album is a must-listen.

@paul8926 6 ай бұрын

Yes, agree !

@sirsuse 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree.

@RodolfoSanchezNava 6 ай бұрын

Indeed! it is!!!!

@genebaughbba3479 6 ай бұрын

What he said!

@defnis3013 6 ай бұрын

💯!

@mikek5958 6 ай бұрын

"The song “I.G.Y.” was released by Donald Fagen in 1982 as a part of his debut solo album, “The Nightfly.” It quickly became a popular hit, known for its catchy melody and nostalgic vibe. But beyond its musical appeal, “I.G.Y.” holds a deeper meaning that resonates with listeners even decades later. The title itself stands for “International Geophysical Year,” a global scientific project that took place from July 1957 to December 1958. This project aimed to foster international collaboration and advancement in various scientific fields. The song uses this historical event as a metaphor for a utopian future, where humanity has overcome its challenges and is living in harmony with technological progress. Fagen’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of an idyllic society, filled with futuristic visions of hydrogen-powered cars, underwater cities, and space travel. The song captures the optimism and excitement of the 1950s and early 1960s, a time marked by significant technological advancements and the belief in progress and a better tomorrow. Donald Fagen drew inspiration from various sources for “I.G.Y.” One of the main influences was his fascination with the concept of the International Geophysical Year and the optimism surrounding scientific progress during that time. Additionally, Fagen’s own memories of growing up in the 1950s and early 1960s played a significant role in shaping the song." - oldtimemusic

@SMccrate01 6 ай бұрын

Perfectly stated and quoted. That optimism pervaded art and design in the period as well. The mid-century Danish modern design, abstract expressionism, Pop Art, it was all very "human" and hopeful. As a child of the early 60's I still love mid-century modern design for it's sunny optimism. This song drips hopefulness.

@rmtsohyang-yoyoka6013 6 ай бұрын

@@SMccrate01 Didnt they also discuss things that they thought would happen in the future, things like solar power, dont think they discussed under water rail

@kenbarton2920 6 ай бұрын

Very well presented, thank you. I was born in ‘58, & became aware of I.G.Y. By reading my late uncles’ Pogo books by the brilliant Walt Kelley.

@elebenty5709 6 ай бұрын

@@rmtsohyang-yoyoka6013 it's at 2:30 right before the "90 minutes from NY to Paris"

@murrayspiffy2815 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for writing - what needed to be said.

@danielc6508 6 ай бұрын

A note from Fagen is included in the liner notes: “The songs on this album represent certain fantasies that might have been entertained by a young man growing up in the remote suburbs of a northeastern city during the late fifties and early sixties, i.e., one of my general height, weight, and build…”

@roundtownKen 6 ай бұрын

It's a synthesizer. This whole NIGHTFLY album is a MONSTER.

@eileendobbs8009 6 ай бұрын

The solo is a synth harmonica

@StevenQ74 6 ай бұрын

@@eileendobbs8009 a Synth blues harp to be exact

@gregfagan199 6 ай бұрын

In addition to Donald Fagen's wry vision of the future, "The Nightfly" is one of the most sonically perfect albums ever made. Sound engineers still use it to test their systems.

@trickygoose2 6 ай бұрын

I remember about 30 years ago, going to buy a CD player, having recently moved out from my parents, and the shop used this very album as a demonstrator. I owned it on cassette at the time.

@netrider5 6 ай бұрын

New Frontier is another great and popular song he made

@sdanjohn 6 ай бұрын

I think this is my favorite Fagen song. Such a groove.

@vincentschmitt7597 6 ай бұрын

The "people" always seem to request an artist's lesser songs. So we have to wait to get to the A material. New Frontier is THE A MATERIAL. It should be next without exception.

@allmusicservices 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! This video, with lyrics and great visuals is one of my all-time favorites: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJySa6x6v9aym4k.html

@philiphill6697 6 ай бұрын

This was the first 100% digitally recorded album. The music and the engineering are both masterpieces.

@melvinwomack3717 6 ай бұрын

👍🏾 yep

@dalebroome8953 6 ай бұрын

When I was looking for a stereo system in 1986 every place I looked always put this c.d in

@zedxxx9 6 ай бұрын

This is the kind of sound most people want to get away from now. Anything to make it NOT sound like it was recorded in the 80s all-digital. The 80s even broke Stevie.

@kathyrizzi8754 6 ай бұрын

@@zedxxx9this is a good song, no matter how it was made & I was a teen in the 60’s. I still prefer full bands, but I’m opened minded.

@jpm7460 6 ай бұрын

Not quite but close. Ry Cooders "bop til you drop" was the first commercial release that was DDD (recorded, mixed and released on cd) in 1979. There had been several classical recordings before that. This album was ,arguably , the most successful album that was digital in its entirety in the early days.

@RickTBL 6 ай бұрын

"The "I.G.Y." of the title refers to the "International Geophysical Year", an event that ran from July 1957 to December 1958. The I.G.Y. was an international scientific project promoting collaboration among the world's scientists." -wiki

@albertsmith9315 6 ай бұрын

I was going to say the same, but knew someone would beat me to it. I was born right in that range, April '58, and love the line, "... by '76, we'll be A-O.K." I graduated high school in '76.

@richardkint6531 6 ай бұрын

That makes two of us, born in April '58 and HS grad in '76!@@albertsmith9315

@gizmo5925 6 ай бұрын

...and not ONE of the predictions that were included in the song ever came true. Well, maybe the spandex jackets...

@duobejota8823 5 ай бұрын

@@gizmo5925The lyrics are obviously sarcastic

@gizmo5925 5 ай бұрын

@@duobejota8823 Somewhere else below, I left a comment saying that Steely Dan have always had a wry sense of humor, and in this song, they made fun of the boundless optimism of which there was an oversupply in 1957.

@gwts1171 6 ай бұрын

Donald Fagen has never done a bad song.

@jennyjenny4501 6 ай бұрын

Donald Is awesome! If you haven’t listened to Deacon Blues yet, I highly recommend it!

@adamgarrick3778 6 ай бұрын

Amber looked like she was about to float away the entire time. Fagen is a genius and has that effect.

@mamaasaiz 6 ай бұрын

Fagen is a brilliant songwriter and performer... as a team, with Walter Beckers (RIP), there was no one better.

@ritamulloy3522 6 ай бұрын

Love!❤

@aronjohnson2388 6 ай бұрын

Walter Beckers has always been the Andrew Ridgely (Wham!) of Steeley Dan to me, unfortunately; The guy you know is there but can't always remember his name.

@hoopsmccann9228 6 ай бұрын

This is such a great album. Donald Fagen is a musical beast. A couple more gems from this album are “New Frontier” and “Ruby Baby”.

@lilpoohbear653 6 ай бұрын

agreed

@colemitchell228 6 ай бұрын

Yacht Rock gold. More Steely Dan classics you'll love = Josie, Kid Charlemagne, Time Out of Mind, Black Cow, Babylon Sisters, Black Friday. 🏆🎶

@monicagatten9894 6 ай бұрын

Amber, you're so cute and bubbly yall are great together love, love, love your reactions!!!!!love

@snarky7d 6 ай бұрын

If you liked IGY, you will love New Frontier. The entire album is amazing!

@donaldjackson1490 6 ай бұрын

I know Amber will love “Maxine” from this same album

@Tejaye777 6 ай бұрын

Love him in Steely Dan and I love this song too.

@rubyswaim1441 6 ай бұрын

He does a great version of "Ruby Baby". Just sayin'...😂

@walterkirk9210 6 ай бұрын

Yes, Ruby, he definitely does! 🙂

@russevans3586 6 ай бұрын

This one has one of my favorite lyrics: On that train, all graphite and glitter.

@DaveM-FFB 6 ай бұрын

I've had this album for decades! Every song is FIRE! His other album "Kamakiriad" is also amazing! Yup, I've got that one too.

@RabbiSteve 6 ай бұрын

And let’s not forget his third one, MORPH THE CAT. Also, brilliant.

@payleighsteele1540 6 ай бұрын

Security Joan is my absolute favorite Fagen solo song.

@xebio6 6 ай бұрын

@@RabbiSteveAnd his fourth and latest so far, the sublime "Sunken Condos"

@cornball7883 6 ай бұрын

Snowbound is an excellent track from this album!

@col-hiwildcats6717 6 ай бұрын

I.G.Y. = International Geophysical Year went from July 1, 1957 to December 31, 1958. I remember in grade school learning about it in my Weekly Reader. The song addresses many of the goals and objectives of the advanced technology anticipated for the future. Always loved this song (and many other Steely Dan tunes). The unusual/"cool" sounding instrument was a synthesized harmonica played by Fagen. Always love your reactions. Peace out.

@elebenty5709 6 ай бұрын

Fagen's voice and phrasing are always a treat. (And I have fond memories of Weekly Reader, too.)

@Sportsref13 5 ай бұрын

I was checking to see if someone knew and mentioned this... Thank you

@xxdash07xx 2 ай бұрын

Absolute favorite album ever,period. The look of peace on this lovely girl's face as she listens says it all.

@joesmith-vz1vx 6 ай бұрын

Its pure and clean cause he has the best musicians and producers in the world...

@ctfair 6 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorite albums. Every song is good. The musicianship is off the scale.

@lla788 6 ай бұрын

This a phenomenal album. My fave song is "Maxine" - it's beautiful w/ luscious harmonies. It's kind of romantic & you don't think of love songs coming from Steely Dan. I"ve read articles about Donald & Walter--and they talk about how this album reveals that Donald does have a soft or romantic side to him.

@jefff3886 6 ай бұрын

"You'll be my Senorita In jeans and pearls..." One of my favorite lines ever. It's Dylan-esque in its ability to instantly conjure a vivid image.

@trevorm8415 6 ай бұрын

Amber will melt over Mike Brecker's tenor solo.

@lla788 6 ай бұрын

@@trevorm8415 Definitely- it’s gorgeous. I must have melted over it a million times since 1982 ❤️🎷🎵

@jamesstarks3676 5 ай бұрын

Maxine is awesome and underrated. Haitian Divorce is also awesome.

@aliciaharvey1758 6 ай бұрын

The Goodbye Look was my favorite on this one. But it’s a good album overall.

@fayesouthall6604 6 ай бұрын

Same

@cclarke9896 5 ай бұрын

Yep.

@jonasmandersson 5 ай бұрын

Personally I love Maxine.

@StatsJedi 6 ай бұрын

Donald Fagen - vocals, synthesizer, synth-harmonica.

@rarelycares8416 6 ай бұрын

Always assumed this was Steely Dan, never realized it was solo. Sound is definitely Steely Dan.

@andymageen5308 6 ай бұрын

Same, 😂✌️

@jmacf62 5 ай бұрын

Because without Fagen, Steely Dan doesn't exist.

@kellyjohnson3617 6 ай бұрын

Donald fagen is such a gifted artist and brought so much to steely Dan. On his own is stellar. Rock and jazz and just totally original and full of joy

@jesselobo3213 6 ай бұрын

"The Nightfly" was tremendous when it came out. Donald Fagan really displayed his genius with this production. And like "Aja", this album gets better with age.

@Skylarking00 6 ай бұрын

The Nightfly came out in late 1982 and was Fagen's first solo album. It's a concept album, with themes relating to his self-described fantasies growing up in suburban northern New Jersey in the late 1950s/early 1960s during the Cold War and Kennedy idealism. I.G,Y. stands for "International Geophysical Year" which was a kind of idealistic global scientific project involving over fifty countries from 1957-1958 meant to foster peace among nations, especially between the U.S. and the USSR. Sputnik, the first satellite in space in 1957, came out of it. Ironically, Sputnik's launch scared the hell out of the U.S. and initiated the space race between the two countries. This whole album...musically, lyrically, performatively...is musical genius, not a bad song on it and a true 10/10 album.

@SMccrate01 6 ай бұрын

The Nightfly is considered such a perfectly engineered and produced album that concert engineers have carried a high quality CD for testing dynamics of the PA in concert venues. This is true REFERENCE quality.

@rosek2967 6 ай бұрын

The Nightfly is somewhat of a concept album. Younger people won't get it because it was written from the standpoint of someone in the 1950s, early 60s. I.G.Y talks about the undersea train to Europe, the space race, and the thought that by 1976 everything will be A-OK. (We were such dreamers!) The cover photo tells it all: a late night disc jockey spinning the discs and talking to his audience (listen to the title song.) Other songs reference the revolution in Cuba, and there's even a little Dion tribute thrown in with a very cool version of "Ruby Baby." This is an exceptional album and you should check out the other songs on it as well.

@SMccrate01 6 ай бұрын

There's your hammock, cigar and bourbon groove!

@rrailguitar2211 6 ай бұрын

When the Beatles broke up you could sense McCartney's absence in Lennon's sound and Lennon's absence in McCartney's songs. But when I listened to Donald Fagen's first solo record I was left wondering what Walter Becker would have added to the whole thing. Nightfly did have more synths but the songs just seemed like they'd be at home on Steely Dan records. Donald and Walter just thought alike. One could start a sentence and the other would finish it, that's how much of a mind-meld they had. Donald still runs Steely Dan shows. He and Walter put together a great road band. But he's been in hospital lately so I don't know where he's at these days. Nightly features so many great songs. I was in a band that tackled "New Frontier" (those chords are hard, man!) and I was really impressed by Fagen's tremendous reworking of Dion's "Ruby Baby." The harmonies are unbelievable.

@lla788 6 ай бұрын

Donald is out of the hospital and back on tour - I saw video from the show in LA. He looked like he was feeling good.

@neilscarratt3568 6 ай бұрын

PLEASE F.M.NO STATIC AT ALL TREMENDOUS !!!

@kevinsacks3185 6 ай бұрын

Jay, that sound you're wondering about is a Synth blues harmonica. And if you like the blue-eyed soul sound of the song, you should also check out another of Fagen's side projects, The New York Rock and Soul Revue. He, along with artists like Michael McDonald, Phoebe Snow and Boz Scaggs do covers of rock and soul classics.

@hoopsmccann9228 6 ай бұрын

Lonely Teardrops by MM is 🔥.

@blackblake3658 6 ай бұрын

Jazz.

@kevinsacks3185 6 ай бұрын

@@hoopsmccann9228 Hoops! You're a crowd pleasing man!

@speedyhairyson 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reminder!! I have it on CD & had forgotten about it. 👍

@hoopsmccann9228 6 ай бұрын

@@kevinsacks3185 Why thank you. Now it’s off for some Szechuan dumplings at Mr. Chow's. 😎

@Nastyfinger1444 6 ай бұрын

Now this is a vibe.

@markchapel6694 6 ай бұрын

Amber: @10:34 "...what we *could* do with our future" ...and in the last verse he gave us his idea of what AI *could* be: "A just machine to make big decisions -Programmed by fellows with compassion and vision."

@richardkint6531 6 ай бұрын

Great sound from Donald Fagen. I think that sound was a special effect from a keyboard Jay. Fun fact, Chevy Chase was a drummer along with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker in a college band. Gotta reacts to "New Frontier" next. Thanks. 😎

@clydeotoole7663 6 ай бұрын

This song was inspired by Donald Fagen's childhood, when he was dreaming about what the future was going to bring. Fagen was born in 1948 - imagine the advances in technology and society in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It wasn't that long before that automobiles, airplanes, electric lights, appliances etc. didn't even exist. So even though in his childhood they were becoming norm, for his parents they were new.

@gsprings43 6 ай бұрын

What was so cool about growing up in the 70's and 80's were all the new sounds from analog and digital instruments

@debbiechang5781 6 ай бұрын

That signature sound is unmistakable. Great song. Genius artist. 🌺✌️

@allendixon7700 6 ай бұрын

I love it. I love it all day. I'll do remember this back in the day. But it sounds like steely diane always thought it sounded like stayley stayley diane

@TFEnright5 6 ай бұрын

New Frontier is another great song by Donald Fagen. Great video for it.

@cjdesign5700 6 ай бұрын

Steely and Fagen have THE BEST production...The whole album is amazing

@bearman6567 6 ай бұрын

The rest of the album is great. Donald don't miss.....ever.

@padfolio 6 ай бұрын

"Walk Between The Raindrops" from the same album is a must listen.

@markzalubas5793 6 ай бұрын

It was (is) ahead of its time. When Donald Fagen is involved, everything is where it should be (where Donald wants it), no hair is out of place. He is a musical genius. We are the lucky ones who get to experience it. This song always takes me on a trip to a different place and time. I love it.

@Jimi-DV 6 ай бұрын

This album is among the best ever recorded, you'll both love "Ruby Baby", the Piano solo is immense.

@Eyevin 6 ай бұрын

That entire album is a masterpiece, you two must listen to it!

@allendixon7700 6 ай бұрын

I love it how long I am I ever die. But it's not the best bout you're awkward

@Keedeeg 6 ай бұрын

Fagen has such a cool style. Love his vocals and his songwriting!

@masheltonjoe 6 ай бұрын

Loveeee Donald Fagen, whether he’s in Steely Dan or solo. This song has always made me feel good while listening to it. I remember when it came out… I miss this kind of music.

@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. 6 ай бұрын

This is such an excellent track from an excellent album, "The Nightfly", other tracks from this fantastic album: "Green Flower Street", "New Frontier", "The Nightfly", "The Goodbye Look". In fact the whole album is worth reacting to.

@michaelknight2118 6 ай бұрын

Cool song from a great album. New Frontier, smooth sound. Love you guys. Thanks for the smile.

@jacqueline4514 6 ай бұрын

This is the first song on my funeral playlist; “Spandex Jackets for Everyone”. Brilliant. ❤

@Citizenesse8 6 ай бұрын

I adore this song. Donald Fagen is wonderful. Check out his album Kamakiriad and you should listen to Snowbound.

@magneto7930 6 ай бұрын

Whenever you listen to a Steely Dan/Donald Fagen album, everything is always going to be perfect, the musicianship, the vocals, the production, the whole package!

@russellewandowski843 6 ай бұрын

One of the BEST sounding albums ever recorded.

@robertljazz2796 6 ай бұрын

The whole album is a masterpiece every song tells a story and the production sound is so clean a precise high end audio enthusiasts use this to set all the functions on their equipment because the sound is perfect!

@NorCalPhil 4 ай бұрын

The Nightfly is one of the greatest albums ever made. It’s the first album to be 100% digitally recorded. That is probably why it sounds so clean to you. The whole album is just unreal. It won the Grammy for best-engineered album and was nominated for 2 other Grammys including album of the year.

@colinswain6945 6 ай бұрын

The Nightfly album was once described as "one of pop music's sneakiest masterpieces." I'm sure you'll agree, if you listen to the entire album. The instrument is a synth blues harp played by Donald Fagan.

@vincenthewlett4329 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant album

@rkw2917 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant album So happy you are here for it

@paullacroix527 6 ай бұрын

Yes great tune. IMO, Donald is one of the greatest songwriters of the 1970's. This is 82 after The Dan split. Try "Maxine" off this album. One of the most beautiful love songs ever. Great reaction folks...

@scurvybro8850 6 ай бұрын

Yow owe it to yourselves to listen to this entire album. It's a beautiful, meticulously crafted masterpiece.

@thelowe6393 6 ай бұрын

Just when you think Donald Fagen has written his best stuff, he whips out The Nightfly. Truly a musical genius. His followup solo album, "Kamakiriad" is also a gem.

@jherr 4 ай бұрын

This song perfectly captures that 50s atomic age aesthetic. And I love the callout to programmers. It was the first time I had ever heard my profession in a song. (And maybe the last honestly.)

@TheDesertRoseRanch 6 ай бұрын

That entire album is a MASTERPIECE. Enjoy.

@alejandrobojorquez6181 6 ай бұрын

DON FELDER - " Heavy Metal ( Takin' A Ride ) " band member and guitarist of EAGLES band. In solo career released in 1981 Classic Rock what a fantastic song indeed recommend it for you. You're really going to like it alot alot.

@zorak1704 6 ай бұрын

Donald Fagen had a song on that soundtrack called True Companion

@anthonyblakely399 6 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉Love this song 🎉🎉🎉 Masterful. Oh the instrument making that high pitch sound was a "sythn-harmonica " Jay....or we call it, "electric harmonica. "

@stevehamilton8824 6 ай бұрын

Another song with a vibe that just makes you feel like kicking back.

@m3cys8a 6 ай бұрын

New Frontier would be a good follow up to this song. The video version is excellent.

@billbitter1477 4 ай бұрын

I.G.Y. is the acronym for: International Geophysical Year. Lasting from 7/1/1957-12/31/1958 It was aptly named because of the optimistic future this era conveyed in the midst of the cold war. The reason these two feel the recording sounds so "Clean" is it was one of the first fully-digital recorded albums ever made. If you have the CD (I do, plus the Vinyl album) it's labeled DDD. Meaning, Digitally Recorded, Mastered and replicated. I had the great fortune to hear him play the entire Nightfly album LIVE, start to finish, from the 5th row at the fantastic Orpheum Theater in Boston on 10/26/2019. A truly sublime experience.

@stevemurrell6167 6 ай бұрын

This album has the reputation of being one of the finest recordings ever. The SQ on my LP of this is sublime....interesting that it is a fully digital recording, apparently the first in history.

@lifeandfaith 6 ай бұрын

I've always loved this song.

@surlechapeau 6 ай бұрын

Jay & Amber, As always, Donald is surrounded by great musicians and backup singers. Donald on vocals, synthesizer, synth-harmonica. When you get back to Steely Dan you'll absolutely LOVE their "Aja", "Deacon Blues" and "Josie"!!!!!

@toddlastman198 6 ай бұрын

Finally, you get around to the Best !!!

@user-zl5oq8ww3h 6 ай бұрын

You two are my #1platform reaction couple, I love you two, keep up what you do, like you say we are family.may GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS lots of love ❤❤❤ , buy the way she's beautiful.

@FredPena-rd5cf 6 ай бұрын

Fagan even had a song from this record on, of all things, the Heavy Metal soundtrack in 1981.

@musiconlyplease98 6 ай бұрын

a true master artist...🔥👍

@markburnham7512 5 ай бұрын

I still clearly recall the first time I heard this record. The groove was magic, and it still is.

@lisatrosclair7824 25 күн бұрын

I always Loved this song! I was a teenager when it came out pure emotion from Donald Fagen its extraordinary ❤❤❤❤

@livenhfree 6 ай бұрын

VERY impressed that you picked this up. Such musically challenging, technical, and cerebral work. IGY: International Geophysical Year. That's Fagen (and Becker, by extension). His first solo album. The whole thing is so intricate, complex, and yet impressive and listenable. Good on 'ya both! Thank you!

@user-bc4zp5zd5j 6 ай бұрын

He's probably playing that Melodica. It's a mouth organ!

@warrennicholsony.fernando4513 6 ай бұрын

You won't go wrong with this album! Lots of good songs to listen and react to!

@jameslang6141 6 ай бұрын

My favourite songs on this album are 'Walk Between the Raindrops' and 'The Goodbye Look'. Stunning album with masterful production quality.

@db-gb5xi 6 ай бұрын

You'll like the song, New Frontier from the same album (the video's nice as well).

@jeremyarrington9427 6 ай бұрын

one of my fave songs and videos ever

@fayesouthall6604 6 ай бұрын

New Frontier is my favourite song on the album

@markray3273 6 ай бұрын

try steely dan hey nineteen 1981

@Wordsmyth8 6 ай бұрын

Perfect song from a perfect album.

@ndlouder 6 ай бұрын

Masterpiece! Desert island record for sure. The title track should be next.

@mitzifrancis9843 6 ай бұрын

I think you'd really enjoy the lyrics and storytelling on another Donald Fagan album called Kamakiriad. The song is called Tomorrow's Girls and it's a blast!

@RabbiSteve 6 ай бұрын

Great reaction to a masterpiece of a song from an album that’s even better. Thank you. I think that is Donald Fagen on “synth-harmonica”, which is likely a synth played by blowing into it a harmonica with pickups or a melodica (a keyboard harmonica), similarly triggering the synth oscillators and filters.

@NEPatsFan 6 ай бұрын

In 2018 I saw Donald perform this album in its entirety on Broadway in Manhattan. $200 a ticket but worth every penny. I wanted to see that since the album came out. Love this album.

@shirleydicristofano7381 Ай бұрын

I have been listening to Steely Dan/Donald Fagen forever….Im 64 I still listen to them…yes I’m African-American woman that enjoy their sound. They had some of the best musicians to play on all of his albums.

@lreed1040 6 ай бұрын

I have a Duo for you, Eye To Eye. They were produced by Gary Katz who produced Steely Dan and produced the album this song is from "The Nightfly". Many artists that played with Steely Dan also played on various songs for Eye To Eye even Donald himself. "Nice Girls" from Eye To Eye's first self titled album from 1982 would be where you would start. Deborah Berg is the vocalist for Eye To Eye and she is wonderful. If Steely Dan had a female on vocals Deborah would be the one. I love The Nightfly album and every song is a must listen. "The Goodbye Look", "Maxine" and "Ruby Baby" are favorites. The title track "The Nightfly" is just so amazing as well. This album is a smooth, polished masterpiece. I would put Eye To Eye in the same category also. Audiophiles delight.

@stack_of_records 5 ай бұрын

Production value through the roof. Steely Dan too... big fan!!!

@GeorgeMaster-xg7lg 6 ай бұрын

The photo of Donald Fagen looks like Edward R.Murrow,the late CBS personality who had a show called Person To Person who smoked all the time.There's even an award named for him.