Just A Friendly Reminder- When I mentioned ( Steely Ben ) he’s the guy who’s making these amazing lyric videos, I know ( Steely Dan ) is a Band/Duo I’m giving props to the Guy who is taking his time to make these lyric videos

Steely Dan, the most complex, talented and mesmerizing band of all-time.

The great Bernard Purdie on drums, giving us that great Purdie Shuffle!

I’ve been listening to SD for over 40 years and know every one of their songs which have been woven into my DNA. However, so refreshing to re-live and re-hear through Jamel with his infectious enthusiasm, emotional honesty and humble appreciation of fine music

Nobody better. Ever. I saw someone comment "Steely Dan is your favorite band's favorite band." Couldn't say it any better.

Legendary performance on drums by Bernard Purdie, doing his signature Purdie Shuffle. Thats is all-time stuff right there.

The irony is once Odysseus returned "Home At Last" everything had changed. His wife is beset by suitors for his house (who are all living in his house), money and land, and his wife doesn't recognize him. Only his now grown son Telemachus (Odysseus was gone for 20 years) has an inkling who this stranger is. Nothing at "Home" is safe or the same. Steely Dan, the thinking man's band.

Check out "The Caves of Altamira." Most underrated Steely Dan song ever.

I bet I've heard this song 4000 times in my life and it brought tears to my eyes 3900 of them. It's perfection.

Ahhh to see more Steely Dan with Jamal's reactions makes my day.

I love that you have fallen in love with Steely Dan....xo!

The Steely Dan rabbit hole is actually a deep cave chock full of bright and shiny musical, and lyrical, treasures.

The man, Bernard Purdie on drums!

The lyrics were inspired by Homer's "Odyssey" -- the most epic of epic stories. Hearing it takes me away to a sailboat adrift in the sunny Aegean, taking in the sunset amongst the ancient Greek isles...a comely Calypso serves me wine from an amphora...her tanned, demi-goddess body pins me fast to the spar as we pass the rocky shoal from which the Sirens beckon sailors to their doom.

Fagan is like the 1970s Mozart. A prodigy who writes music, makes music, produces music, and demands perfect music.

I love the whole "Aja" album from start to finish. A must with some high quality headphones.

Check out "Don't take me alive" by them.

One of my absolute faves..purdie shuffle, chuck Rainey, Larry Carlton, Walt Becker, don fagen, and .. Marty Feldman on piano. Just soo incredible Man. Just listening to you speak at the end .. I'm really sorry for your loss, big guy . 💔 Peace ✌️

"Oh it is so much greatness in here." - you said it.

This is the best Steely Dan song of all time and I will die on this hill.

I have fond memories of listening to this album with my dad when I was a young child....45yrs later and Im still listening to Steely Dan.

With all this division in the world. You use the music to bring us together. I think you are awesome keep it up.

Jamel, sorry about your sister. Your message from the heart about her and how this music connects us all was heart warming. Thanks for sharing.

Loved watching Steel Dan reviewed by you, you have such a beautiful soul, I’m so sorry to hear you lost your sister to Lupus, I have Multiple Sclerosis and possibly Lupus, auto immune disease is difficult to live with, thanks for bringing joy and good vibes to the world xx ❤️🎵🎶xx

Give a listen to Steely Dan's "Time out of Mind" - you're gonna love it, it has Michael McDonald on backup vocals

One of my favorite lines....."She serves me smooth Retsina....she keeps me safe and warm.....it's just the calm before the storm"......so GOOD!!!

This is the textbook definition of "soulful". Nothing else even comes close.

I would love to hear Steely again for the first time . best band on planet!!!!

You have become part of our daily routine basically, we always watch something you are listening to at least once every day. Our souls are needing this stuff right now, thank you brother.

Jamel, I hope this comment reaches you. ""Home At Last"" was possibly my older brother''s favorite Steely Dan song. It was ironic how it was. When I say this is because he took his life in the summer of 2004 at the young age of 34. I went through all the emotional steps a human being goes through losing a loved one but it''s different when you lose someone in this subject matter. I also lost my father in 2013 due to his bouts with pneumonia and his heart. I had to choose either it was going to make me stronger and wiser or give out. I had to move on and live a peaceful-minded life, knowing the both of them found their home at last. I face repercussions once in a while but I know these are test to make my heart, mind and soul stronger in life. Now, in this current time we are facing, it is another place to lose or fight against to win in the end to find the peace that can be provided. I know it will for me and as well for my loved ones. Anyways, I thought this comment would reassure you that you're not alone nor is anyone in these comments sent out or in this world. Peace out and keep reacting. Much love. - Mark

Now that you’ve heard one of the best songs ever created. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.

This song is awesome. My favorite of this band Steely Dan forever

Next you need to review "The Royal Scam." It's a Steely Dan song that's super underrated but you'll love it.

Brother, Deep personal message at the end. THANK YOU. In these times, many are facing some tough situations. Dealing with friends and family, not being able to let them go...or seeing them go too soon. Grieving is a very personal thing that we all go through....differently....but we all go through the same stages. I agree with you though, we have to see that sometimes in some cases, it is for the best for the person that is suffering. The best thing we can do is remember the GOOD times with that person. Just like you have said, MUSIC CAN HELP SO MUCH.

Just never tire of their music. As close to perfection as you can get.

1 of my Fav SD... So sorry for your loss man. On the pet side, I have helped over 300 animals in the past 26 yrs and it is never easy saying goodbye.

If you ever wondered what "groove" means, just listen to this. This is groove in it's purest form :)

The guys had moved to LA from New York to start cutting albums, but always missed New York. They moved back and wrote this song nostalgically about LA. Sorry to hear about your sister, I’m sure she’d be proud of the message you’re putting out with your channel.

"Doctor Wu" from Katy Lied is another Steely Dan deep cut.

These men captured and documented american culture of the 70's in a way that mark twain did of the late 19th century.

The caves of altamira

Idk why no one has suggested this one bc it’s one of my personal favorites : glamour profession

Jamel you have a huge heart! Speaking for myself I totally appreciate what you're doing and I am very sure everyone else is also. Thank you my friend.

As a musician, their pursuit of perfection must have made it difficult. As a listener, it was worth every ounce of it!!

My favorite Steely Dan song, and that's saying something. I've listened to an unbelievable amount of SD over the 31 years I've been on this Earth, and this has become my favorite. Maybe not the greatest, or the most well written or what have you, but this one stays with you.

I've been binge watching your content nonstop since yesterday and can't thank you enough man! Your content is vital to someone like me who works 12hr shifts cutting meat. Much love Jamel!

This song makes the deaf dance... One of my all-time favorite Dan songs

Listening to Steely Dan is like taking a deep breath of mountain air.

Check out Steely Dan’s “Doctor Wu”.

"Oh it is so much greatness in here." Young man you are so, so right. After all your life's ramblings, encounters and adventures, Home is where THE HEART is. That's the message (to ME). Your videos are like watching you go through my record collection and finding the same joys and appreciation 30 / 40 years later. And I get to listen once again too.

I love this Album so much, since it came out in 1977, Aja is this kind of music, i can always hear, it stand the test of time. A truly classic album, with so many exellent musician on it.🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

I feel your pain with the loss of your sister. The truth is channeling the loss into new energy for your life. You’ve mastered that, my friend. You are home at last.

My man Jamel, please listan to Hall and Oates "she's gone " live 1976. A stellar performance!!

Jamel, I'm not sure if that's the meaning Fagen and Becker had when they wrote the song, but we get to decide what the songs mean to us. I love your interpretation. And next... Doctor Wu!

I see what you mean. My mom passed away back in Dec 26, 2019. She has dementia, arthritis and diabetes. Missed her so much but No more pain or suffering. She is home at last with God. Thanks for the reaction.

When I was about 17 or so, my dad took me to see Donald Fagen when he was on his "Morph the Cat" tour. He played a bunch of Steely Dan songs, of course, and it was amazing. I'd grown up listening to the 'Dan all my life, but it was usually compilations or 'best of's. We never had just a straight album. So he played a bunch of songs that I already knew and loved, and then he played THIS and I started crying because it was so powerful and beautiful and I didn't even know it existed. And now whenever I hear this song I think about how magical it was to be there with my family, sharing something so wonderful, because my DAD who had been listening to 'Dan for 40ish years at that point had also never heard the song. We both got to hear it for the first time together, and it's powerful every time. It transports me back to that time and place instantly.

When you get a little older you'll see this is great driving music!

Steely Dan... their music is like a religious experience sometimes... Thank you for sharing about your sister 💔

Steely Dan is like an anti-anxiety pill...as soon As I start any song, all my cares are gone...🙏🏻 Oh and the making of video is great...to see the guys that played those sounds...🙏🏻

This is best Steely Dan song ever written IMHO. Purdie, Rainey, Feldman, Carlton, Becker and Fagen.

As soon as I saw this reaction I clicked on it. This is my favorite song from the album. Thank you for sharing your story about your sister, my condolences to you. Thank you for being who you are and for doing what you do. At least for a short time I can forget about being stuck at home. Peace and good health to you brother.

Man I'm really digging watching your reactions to Steely Dan! The lyrics, the melodies, the excellent musicianship, they are like a "jazzy Pink Floyd". It's a different type of music but it takes you on a journey just the same. I hope you make it to a few more essential Steely Dan songs, such as; "The Fez", "The Royal Scam", "Time Out of Mind", "Green Earrings", "Babylon Sisters", and then there's the singer/keyboardist for Steely Dan, Donald Fagen's solo work. "Snowbound", "The New Frontier", and "Morph the Cat". You are one of the most entertaining reviewers on KZfaq. Keep up the great work!

And you'll cherish this music for the rest of your life, like many many of us have!!

MY BROTHER!! Thank you for doing this song!! ....I'm age 55 and Steely Dan-Aja (the album where "Home At Last" comes from) is ever steady becoming my all time favorite album! I first heard the album in 1979 when I was 15 and in 9th grade. It struck me in a very powerful way back then and hasn't quit yet and never will. I listen to the Steely Dan-Aja album twice a week on average and I NEVER grow tired of the record! If you like "Home At Last", that ain't nuthin'! You gotta hear the whole album from first note to last. You need to understand not only the perfect songs that are on this album, BUT the musicians! DAMN!! some of the greatest of all time laid it down with Steely Dan on the Aja album. This song "Home At Last" is only the tip of the iceberg, baby! Thanks again!!

"Glamour Profession" by Steely Dan.... seriously

This song actually refers to The Odyssey, in case you wanted to know

This song was them being homesick. Though they were from the East coast,the album was recorded in L.A.. One of my favorite songs to "mellow" out to (if you know what I mean😉). The whole album is essentially many stories tied together. It's an adventure you have to go on. Like Pink Floyd's "Dark side of the moon",you have to start from one end of the album to the other. It's a journey.

His honest review of this band has opened my mind even wider. Shout out to Steely Ben.

I always liked Steely Dan, but you've helped me appreciate 'em even more. Thanks.

I'm so glad you reacted to this. I only discovered this song about 2 weeks ago. I dug into Steely more because of this channel. By far my favorite SD song. Masterpiece.

In my opinion, every song they ever did is a masterpiece, but this song, in particular, grabbed my psyche & remains my favorite one. I feel the lyrics deeply, as if written for me to enjoy, for you to enjoy, that's the joy of it. This state of emotion is one I've felt before, and likely will feel again. When the danger on the rocks has surely passed, still, I remain tied to the mast; magical, my friends, absolutely magical.

The great Bernard Purdie laying down that sweet Purdie shuffle on drums. Donald said Bernard came to the Aja recording sessions with a handwritten sign he planted next to his drum kit that said, "You gone done it, you done hired the BEST" haha. Classic classic Bernard!

Jamal thank you for being such a great person. I found this KZfaq channel and here I stay. Steely Dan -Babylon Sisters. Great song with what you and I both enjoy about Steely Dan music 🎶. I look forward to seeing your messages and enjoying the journeys! Cheers to ya 🍻

Check out Angry Eyes by Loggins and Messina!! You can't resist the FUNK!

I think you would LOVE "The Caves of Altamira" from the "Royal Scam" Steely Dan album, I sure do!

It doesn't get any better than Steely Dan! Timeless and ageless.

Jamel, I'm about 15 years older than you but, you remind me of my uncles. When I was a kid, they listened to and loved Steely Dan as well. And your demeanor is very much like theirs. ... Thanks for the react and thanks for reminding me of them. Be well!

Can't blame you for sticking with Aja. You're the type of person I'd like to show this music to. You seem to get it. Most people are put off by dad rock nowadays lol again tho, check the singer's Solo Album, it's soo worth it. "Donald Fagen - The Nightfly" The Goodbye Look Maxine New Frontier IGY Green Flower Street Well really you cant miss its hit or hit

Steely Dan is the yardstick to measure the rest. Such an important display of creation for decades.

"Badhisattva", "Throw at Your Gold Teeth", and "any major dude will tell you". The best of the best is still to come Jamel! 😎

Should definitely listen to “Don’t Take Me Alive,” by Steely Dan. The whole album, the Royal Scam, is great. It’s the album with “Kid Charlemagne.” Thanks for the videos! Keep up the good work 👍

Just realized you haven’t done Gaucho, one of their best songs!! It’s the only song that’s ever made me cry just because of how good the music is

It's great when you can find so very personal meaning in a song like that. My condolences on your loss, you said some great words in memory of your sister.

The actual prompt for the lyrics is a sort of homesickness for New York after Walter and Donald moved out to California. Its also a literary nod to Homer's Odyssey. They were pretty clever composers and songwriters.

Don’t take me alive

I wonder how many Steely Dan fans you’ve created these last couple of weeks. I love that band

This reaction: one for the record books. Totally top shelf.

Great song! One of the best endings ever. Another masterpiece from “the Dan “. I fell in love with this song right away.

I can't believe nobody has recommended Babylon Sisters yet...

Do Babylon Sisters or Bodhisattva next!

If you didn't know it, the story of "Home At Last" is Homer's Odyssey. Becker & Fagan were both literature majors at Bard College in Annendale New York, where they met. There are a lot of literary references in their lyrics.

In these times of isolation, channels like yours, even though we aren’t actually face-to-face, are much needed safety valves to ease the pressure of solitude. Not only do you entertain but you offer a mental health service that some may not even be aware that they need.

One of the Best bands ever , song composure is top notch. Great musicians

Thank you Jamel, you are a fine listening companion, I love The Dan amongst many, continue on in Donald's solo stuff and later Dan albums, all good , I mean really good! Thanks also for sharing your thoughts on mortality especially in these days,vI couldn't do what you do and I appreciate it. Keep going.

JRM Aja was deemed Steely Dan's most impressive work to date, in which Walter Becker (RIP) and Donald Fagan won the Grammy.

If you were a prodigy musician coming up in the 70's and 80's, this was one of the most coveted gigs in the business next to Miles Davis or Frank Zappa.

So glad to see a young man appreciating Fagen and Becker's fine tunes, they know where to put the notes. Top notch musicianship from everyone! Enjoy !

It is one of their most exquisite tracks, one for the fans.

That Purdie Shuffle man, can’t get enough…and Steely Dan capture it so well in their legendary mixing.

So sorry for your loss. Your tribute to your sister is touching. May peace come to you soon.