This is the song that hooked me on Steely Dan back in the seventies.

There's something otherworldly in Donald Fagen's voice - it's like a unique musical instrument, all of it's own. And the music of Steely Dan has a depth and beauty, unequalled I think, in the entire pop/rock pantheon.

The lead guitarist, Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter is known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s and Spirit in the 1980s. More recently, he has worked as a defense consultant and chaired a Congressional Advisory Board on missile defense. How about that.

Im not sure why, but steely Dan had that timeless feeling, almost Dejavu. like it always was.

The piano is so pretty in this song

This is one of the bands that got me interested in exploring jazz.

That solo by Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: perfection!

I was praying for some Steely Dan! They were way before their time and yet they are timeless.

Fagen is such a card, I remember hearing an interview he did on NPR in the 90's, probably 'Fresh Air' with Terry Gross, I don't remember, when they were discussing his (then) new album, 'Kamakiriad' and one cut in particular that had the lyrics 'She's a virus wearing pumps and pearls'.. the interviewer, who was a woman, asked Fagen .. 'those are some pretty misogynistic lyrics, don't you think?..' and without missing a beat, Fagen answered,.. 'Hey man, if you don't like it.. make your own album..' I almost had to pull over, I was laughing so hard.

I am so glad that you did this song! I remember laying in bed at night with my tiny transistor radio (AM only) at the age of around twelve years old and hearing this song. It really made an impression on me.

Steely Dan's Donald Fagen 'NEW FRONTIER" You will not be disappointed. I see people asking about it Just not everyday like me lol.Thank you.

Frampton, Fleetwood Mac AND Fagan in one day. Come on Jamel your killing me 🤣 Loving it all!

Truly one of the great songs of all-time. Donald Fagen always had amazing mixing, vocal and rhythm arrangement skills.

"They met while both were at Bard College..." Yeah, it's in Annandale. You could probably take a Wolverine Train up there. But he's never going back to his old school.

Anytime you're doin' the Dan, you're winning in my book. Please do "Green Earrings"!

David Bowie: 'Jean Genie' , 'Ziggy Stardust' , 'Suffragette City '

My uncle had a band in the late 70's and he would sing lead to all the Steely Dan songs. It was great.

This band is so tight! Always have loved them! Every song is so technically instrumentally tight it's insane!

The classic of ALL Steely Dan classics. Guitar solo is orgasmic

I could watch you react to Steely Dan all day long. Same goes for Linda Ronstadt. Would like to see your reaction to her iconic song “Long Long Time” (and so many others). She had the sweetest voice on the planet. Happy Belated Birthday 🎂 🎁🍾

my favorite Steely Dan song. i always go to this when I need to relax.

This is the song that got me going on Steely Dan! Soooooo smooth!

1970 I am 8 years old growing up in Ojai, Ca, listening to this song in the backseat of our car from the the car radio. Just loving it. I got 50 cents a week for doing chores and I spent every dime on 45s. I bought this 45 as soon as I could skate down to the record store. LOL

Steely Dan had so many powerhouse musicians working in the studio. It seems like no matter who the drummer, lead guitar or piano/organ performer it seemed to magically meld together.

You have to check out “Song For My Father” by jazz great Horace Silver, which “Rikki” directly references-the Dan were massively jazz-influenced, and it shows.

'The Royal Scam' would be timely. 'King of the World' tooo!! "Bad Sneakers', 'Black Friday'.....

This is the song that broke the band onto Australian radio back in late '74/75 I was 19/20. Been a super fan ever since.

Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Dire Straits, Creedence Clearwater Revival and after that John Fogerty solo. Only a couple years' worth of reactions there!

Funny! This song has been rolln' around in my head all afternoon. I came home from work and found that you reacted to it. Spooooky, and it's not even Halloween yet!

I'm bettin you still haven't heard "Bodhisattva." I really think you'll love the groove on that one.

Donald Fagen has a DVD entitled "Concepts for Jazz / Rock Piano" in which he goes over the creative process (piano cords, etc.) behind Steely Dan's and his solo record hits!!! Even if you don't know much about playing the piano, it's still a joy to watch and listen to him talk about the creative process!!!

I was 10 years old in 1974 and this song reminds me of heading north on I75 in Michigan up to our farm in Indian river in my dads cool custom van... It had a quadraphonic 8 track, I loving this song.....everytime i hear it im in that van with my family. RIP dad i miss ya and love ya

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on that guitar riff! Also played with the Doobie Brothers

C'monnnn man! Time for The Brothers Johnson, Strawberry Letter 23.

Great song from a great band! It makes me happy that more people are discovering these wonderful older tunes.

Steely Dan! Always enjoyed Rikki!

Brother Jamel - thank you for opening up to the music that many of us grew up with. I’m 69 years old so I can introduce you to many of the bands that were the foundation for the music of the late 60’s and 70’s. I also can answer many of the questions you raise and would welcome any contact you wish to make to answer your questions. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll tell you, but there are many bands that came from the 60’s which I think you’d find is another ride worth taking. Keep on truck in’!!

David Bowie Young American, Golden Years.

One of many recordings they made that are in a class by themselves.......They were fantastic....This album got me started and I never stop listening to all their music....With a good set of headphones it's heaven.......

You have to do some of Fagen's solo work! Like "New Frontier" "IGY" and more off the Night Fly album!

I love the song by Steely Dan...Peg.

Sign in Stranger, Royal Scam, and Everything you Did- have to be next!! Love your Steely Dan reviews!!!

The 70s had some of the best guitar rips ever!

Several years ago while driving and listening to kJazz, this catchy mid 60's tune came on called "Song for My Father" by Horace Silver Quintet. I recognized the beginning piano intro...thinking out loud..ahhh this is where Becker & Fagen got that piano hook for "Rikki don't Lose that Number". This song will always remind me of my uncle's wedding in 1974, I was a flower girl, riding in the car with the maid of honor & bestman, my cousin Bruce -a groomsmen chauffeured us from the church to this beautiful hill top park for pictures...while a Steely Dan 8 track tape was playing 😊💖 Thank you Jamel for playing this song

I love "Hey Nineteen" and "Aja," among many other Steely Dan songs.

When I first heard this song as a teenager, it was Love at first hear. I could tell this band was musically superior to most of the (great) stuff out there already in the 70's. They are and will always be my deserted island choice.

It was 1974. I recall when it came out. Was tired of hearing it for many years, but to hear it now sure brings me back.

This is my absolute favorite Steely Dan song I love this song so frigging much!!!

Walter Becker said people were always saying they “got it” about the “number” being about a joint. Wrong, man. BTW Jamal, you need to check out “King of the World” - another Dan banger.

The Stampeders: "Sweet City Woman".

I first started hearing it on the radio a lot, while stationed at Camp Pendleton, during the spring & summer of 1974. And some other song....'Midnight At the Oasis'. Those two always give me the flashbacks.

Jamal you hit that number I won't listen to No one else 🎶🎶🎶 Congrats 👏 Jamal on hitting your goal number on your bday weekend. It's because of great numbers like this, and being willing to listen to such a variety. ✌ and 💘

Might I suggest you listen to “Your Gold Teeth” & “Your Gold Teeth II”. Both are excellent listens.

I've been waiting for you to react to this track --- AND *FINALLY* --- it's here. Thank you

Love everything Steely Dan. Piano and chimes so pretty, guitar so clear, signature Baxter. Fond memories of playing "Josie" on tenor sax in jazz band sophomore year. Has that song been 'discovered' yet?

Memories 💖💖💖💖💖💖 Billy Idol...White Wedding... from the 80’s.

Any Major Dude Will Tell You, King of the World, Your Gold Teeth II

This song is about Rikki Ducornet, just Google her.

I know why you love this band. They match your SMOOVE. Too smooth, not to move!

I still get as excited to hear this song as I was back in the seventies when I heard it on the radio.

How about their trailer park sequel to Hey Nineteen, "Cousin Dupree"?

J. Geils Band -Whammer Jammer -Love Stinks -No Anchovies Please -Flamethrower - Centerfold -Freeze Frame

Great concert memory hearing Jeff "Skunk" Baxter play this brilliant guitar solo live on April 21, 1974 at the U. of Toledo. Several months later the 45-single peaked at #4 on the Billboard Charts, their highest-charting single ever. Take note that the Central Park vendor on the "Pretzel Logic" album cover spelled pretzels wrong on the top sign, but correctly on the sign below.

The Band, Peter Frampton and Steely Dan ... one of your best days ever

Annandale - Go back to Steely Dans song "My Old School" Jamel. Thing will click for you. Always a pleasure to visit your channel!

Oh snap, I got here early! I've heard this is the quintessential Steely Dan song.

Steely Dan's music is timeless and great!

One of my all time favourite songs. Thank you Jamal.

Can you please react to The Who’s “A Quick One While He’s Away” from the Rolling Stones rock n roll circus event? It’s one of their best live performances ever!! It’s so entertaining, you won’t regret!!

I am THRILLED you are reacting to this song! it's my favorite considering I didn't request this on instagram.. I DID however request it on a YT Steely Dan reaction video. THANK YOU. I LOVE this song.. and I am commenting before watching.. I hope you like it too. xD

Love this song! Love Steely Dan! I have always dedicated this song to my Brother Rickey who I lost in July 2018! Grew up listening to all this great music from the 70’s with my older Brothers & Sister! I know all of them!👍❤️ Miss u my Brother!! 💕

Love the music that you remind me of and most of all love watching your beautiful expressions of appreciation of the music. You have a lovely energy.

You really have to check out James Taylor any of his songs

Go listen to Horace Silver's "Song For My Father" to instantly hear where they drew inspiration for that intro.

Alrighty now...this is one of my turn up the volume, sing like I'm in the shower songs from back in the day. I love Steely Dan. If you haven't already, throw in a lil Hey Nineteen, Deacon Blues, Peg and one of my all time favorite Steely Dan numbers, Reelin' in the Years!

My sister turned me on to Steely Dan, I now love classics jazz, miss my sister. Thanks!

Hey Jamel! I think you would appreciate the "Ozark Mountain Daredevils" - If You Wanna Get To Heaven It is very much southern rock, and I know you love the harmonica...like me! :-) Have fun!

Please check out “Sign in Stranger” by Steely Dan. Some tasty piano on that one!

Jamel (Jamal) this song brings me back to 1977 when I was staying with my sister in Atlantic City! It was before the casinos were built there and the Old Steel Pier was thriving. Thanks for the memories.

The first time I heard this was such a long time ago - and it blew me away. A perfect song right there. Just a great line “send it off in a letter to yourself”. And those key changes on the piano.... well they scratch an itch you never knew you had! X

Please react to "Harvest for the World", by The Isley Brothers, cheers.

Another good song just like this is valerie by steve winwood.

brings me back..13 yrs old..liked a kid named ricky lol...this and reeling in the years were my first steely dan memories

I was 9 when this song came out. It became my very first favorite from any band played on the radio.

Peter Paul and Mary ...... Puff the Magic Dragon

Jamel needs to react to GREEN EARRINGS from The Royal Scam.

Yeah, smooth, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, college FM radio days, what a memory.

One of my favorites. Love ❤️ Steely Dan

Man, you could just do the whole album. It's a killer. I especially like Charlie Freak and Any Major Dude.

1974. I was in Seventh Grade. Many memories

Hey Jamel! Thank you for this. This is my #1 all-time favorite Steely Dan song. I can never listen to it just once--always multiple listens when I play it. Thanks again. I appreciate it, and I appreciate you. ✌🏽, ❤ and Soul.

Jamal, many thanks for just posting these videos! It's a pleasure to escape the problems in the world for a few minutes.

Man...! What has to happen to get you to do "Any Major Dude Will Tell You".....?????

Mott The Hoople "All The Young Dudes" "Once Bitten twice Shy" "All The way from Memphis" "Sweet Jane"

Watching from the UK, I have really enjoyed you finding and reacting to many of the songs/albums/bands/artists that I have bought and seen live over the past 50+ years. Steely Dan have been in my top 10 bands of all time from 1973. Top of the list being Led Zeppelin. Thanks Jamel.

Steely Dan is a very underrated band and this is my absolute favorite song from this band and I love all of their music. They are something special.

have you already done Deacon Blues another good one!

Milli Vanilli also didn't want you to forget that number. But they're pretty forgettable

The absolute best concert I ever saw!! Hands down! And I'm old, I've seen many many.....Thank you J!! I just love your channel!💞✌😎😘🦋

Such an extraordinary band-- I'm enjoying you exploring them. Your channel is so comforting--it's like sitting in a friend's living room listening to music.