The girls singing the background vocals in the repeating chorus at the end just sound like ABBA! That's odd? I noticed when listening to the song in the car today. Bright Nitegown then made me drive too fast. I love this album!
This song came on pandora yesterday when I was putting up xmass lights in my front yard. First time I have heard it. There is a distorted guitar sound in this song. To it kind of sounds like something from a led zeppelin song.
I used to be a Dead Head ! - These days more of a Dan Fan ! - And what would Steely Dan have been without Fagen ? - Thank you for opening up my ears for Howard Levi ! - Greatings from DANmark !...
I love this tune ! - Great lyrics ! - Great fun - and still serious stuff ! - The bass line is pure genius ! - I take my hat off for Fagen for headhunting Howard Levi on the harp ! - Amazing player ! - Thankyou so much ! - Greatings from Denmark - Oh by the way - we spell it DANmark !
Rosie Vela would have been a big plus in this song.. Dont get me wrong Carolyn is GREAT but I miss Rosie !!!!!! check her song MAGIC SMILE, here on You Tube.
Fascinating sequence of chords between 1:35 and 1:40. At 4:08, one expects F major to resolve into A minor (Am) on the word "do" at 4:09, but dissonance is created by an F# when we get an Am6 chord instead.
@steelyjoe Thanks...actually I think I am done with Fagen and Steely Dan...I prefer to post songs that are not already on Youtube, and best I can tell, they have all been covered.
Well,, that angelic ending! Seems the seventh time they do it, its fading,.. but I've counted it up, the background singers do the 4 line section six times, and in each section, she ends the 4th phrase with a single bend instead of a 4 note bend, it seems its only one of the three singers. Sounds like shes alternating..
It May actually be Carolyn Leonhart, she certainly has the chops to pull it off---check out her solo albums, Helluva pretty woman with a GREAT great voice!
One of the alltime perfect lines for anyone blessed to be able to do what they have a passion for. "It.s not some game I play it.s in my DNA it.s what I do" And the church said amen!!!!
I'm not sure what it's actual notation is, but that one last chord the background singers do at the end of their turnaround... they do it about 3 times....as the song is ending---its just plain bliss! It is so perfect, it makes the hair on the back of my neck bristle with joy! Theres one singer there, who bends her note so sweetly....damm! its ART!
@Vinnybrain I believe you are describing a relative major chord that is sung for a few beats, and then reverts back into a m7. Very interesting to superimpose that major chord on the minor chord, for it sounds like either a suspended form, or like the arpeggiated chord Fagen plays--perhaps a min9--in the intro to "Peg."
I'm not sure what it's actual notation is, but that one last chord the background singers do at the end of their turnaround... as the song is ending---its just plain bliss! It is so perfect, it makes the hair on the back of my neck bristle with joy!
This is too cool. Donald Fagen is one of the jazz legends in the world. You did a great job. I play this song each morning before I open my clinic. It's what I do. It not a game I play, it's in my DNA, it's what I do.
Lovely chilly goosebumps every time. Txs for this post. Nice! And hotlipbrown is right, the bluesharp is an earopener. Actually almost too cool and subtle.
C'est tellement bien de trouver ces musiques là ici !! Dommage qu'elles soient peu nombreuses...toujours aussi géniale, surtout le dernier album " Morph the Cat " :)
Meme à 17 ans, on ne s'en lasse pas ! I LOVE IT !!!!!! :D
Thanks...I have an alternate version on a site called VIMEO (it's mainly concert photos of Fagen). There are some things I wish I had done different (some of the pics needed some doctoring....now I know how to do that)
The girls singing the background vocals in the repeating chorus at the end just sound like ABBA! That's odd? I noticed when listening to the song in the car today. Bright Nitegown then made me drive too fast. I love this album!
ssupervis 1 month ago
While performing, does the man bear a striking resemblance to Ray Charles??
hometeamtwo 2 months ago
I like it!! Way to go Kid Charlemagne!! I want that sugar to pour!!
hometeamtwo 2 months ago
This song came on pandora yesterday when I was putting up xmass lights in my front yard. First time I have heard it. There is a distorted guitar sound in this song. To it kind of sounds like something from a led zeppelin song.
rgiblin6 2 months ago
Go to the dictionary, look up the word music, and you'll see Donald Fagan's What I Do slap dab right next to it! This is music with soul
thehoosierfortheUK 3 months ago
Chapter Approved.
scriptulike 4 months ago
I used to be a Dead Head ! - These days more of a Dan Fan ! - And what would Steely Dan have been without Fagen ? - Thank you for opening up my ears for Howard Levi ! - Greatings from DANmark !...
hotlipbrown 5 months ago
I love this tune ! - Great lyrics ! - Great fun - and still serious stuff ! - The bass line is pure genius ! - I take my hat off for Fagen for headhunting Howard Levi on the harp ! - Amazing player ! - Thankyou so much ! - Greatings from Denmark - Oh by the way - we spell it DANmark !
hotlipbrown 6 months ago
"it's not some game I play, it's in my DNA"
jamesabruzzi 6 months ago
Rosie Vela would have been a big plus in this song.. Dont get me wrong Carolyn is GREAT but I miss Rosie !!!!!! check her song MAGIC SMILE, here on You Tube.
mspatiopool 6 months ago
"Well you bring some church, but you leave no doubt..." LOVE IT!
JamaisMEC 6 months ago
Sais pas exactement pourquoi, mais j'adore cette chanson. Mots, la progression, rhythme...zut.
JamaisMEC 6 months ago
Giú il cappello, di fronte al DIO DELLA MUSICA!
Donald, il settimo giorno Dio deve averti creato e averti detto "Va e insegna la musica agli uomini"
Grazie di esistere, grazie per questo tuo ennesimo capolavoro, grazie a te e a Walt per tutte le emozioni che mi regalate
Sei un Dio Don!
MultiSteelydan 6 months ago
Another interesting feature is that the guitar frequently plays a D# when we expect a D, e.g., at 0:45 and 0:47.
ronaldjevans 7 months ago
Fascinating sequence of chords between 1:35 and 1:40. At 4:08, one expects F major to resolve into A minor (Am) on the word "do" at 4:09, but dissonance is created by an F# when we get an Am6 chord instead.
ronaldjevans 7 months ago 5
I MISS MELGORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
videovictim3 7 months ago 3
@videovictim3 if you would like, I can put you in touch with him.
truck2112yes 7 months ago
me to pls
maurixmv 5 months ago
Respond to this video... me to :)
maurixmv 5 months ago
I want that sugar poured.
bradmonium1 8 months ago in playlist Ron's list
very well done. More, please?
steelyjoe 8 months ago
@steelyjoe Thanks...actually I think I am done with Fagen and Steely Dan...I prefer to post songs that are not already on Youtube, and best I can tell, they have all been covered.
truck2112yes 8 months ago
Very, Very Nice!
cowgirlmoon 9 months ago
Deconstructing Don:
Well,, that angelic ending! Seems the seventh time they do it, its fading,.. but I've counted it up, the background singers do the 4 line section six times, and in each section, she ends the 4th phrase with a single bend instead of a 4 note bend, it seems its only one of the three singers. Sounds like shes alternating..
It May actually be Carolyn Leonhart, she certainly has the chops to pull it off---check out her solo albums, Helluva pretty woman with a GREAT great voice!
Vinnybrain 9 months ago
Donald Fagen What I Do ..... nice harmonica
shaunWOH 10 months ago
One of the alltime perfect lines for anyone blessed to be able to do what they have a passion for. "It.s not some game I play it.s in my DNA it.s what I do" And the church said amen!!!!
dfriend111 10 months ago
I'm not sure what it's actual notation is, but that one last chord the background singers do at the end of their turnaround... they do it about 3 times....as the song is ending---its just plain bliss! It is so perfect, it makes the hair on the back of my neck bristle with joy! Theres one singer there, who bends her note so sweetly....damm! its ART!
Vinnybrain 10 months ago
@Vinnybrain Good ears you have! If I had to guess, it's probably Carolyn Leonhart.
truck2112yes 10 months ago
@Vinnybrain I believe you are describing a relative major chord that is sung for a few beats, and then reverts back into a m7. Very interesting to superimpose that major chord on the minor chord, for it sounds like either a suspended form, or like the arpeggiated chord Fagen plays--perhaps a min9--in the intro to "Peg."
JamaisMEC 9 months ago
I'm not sure what it's actual notation is, but that one last chord the background singers do at the end of their turnaround... as the song is ending---its just plain bliss! It is so perfect, it makes the hair on the back of my neck bristle with joy!
Vinnybrain 10 months ago
What album is this from? It's not on THE NIGHTFLY (1982). Has Fagen done a solo album since then?
doorswhofan 11 months ago
@doorswhofan This is from Morph The Cat from a few years ago. As usual great album!
dfriend111 10 months ago
Am I the only 14 year old who absolutely LOVES Donald Fagen and Steely Dan's music???
KizzKez 11 months ago
@KizzKez probably, haha. I'm 10 years older and fans even my age are few and far between. keep on rocking though!
santsok 10 months ago
I'm listening.. that's what I do.
Qybo 11 months ago
very cool. enjoyed this immensely.
dertrommler54 11 months ago
very cool. enjoyed this immensely.
dertrommler54 11 months ago
very cool. enjoyed this immensely.
dertrommler54 11 months ago
very cool. enjoyed this immensely.
dertrommler54 11 months ago
Very nice video, truck! it fits very well with this song of Fagen (the one and only)!
netherworldman 1 year ago
Who's the lady at 5:24 if I may ask?
myownservant 1 year ago
Yep, that's what I do.
marymac1607 1 year ago
GTA IV @1:18!!!
UpstreamNL 1 year ago
@UpstreamNL I am wondering if there is an actual Loli-Pop girl in the story game...I have only finished about half of it.
truck2112yes 1 year ago
Really nice - a tribute within a tribute.
coybacon251 1 year ago
@coybacon251 Thank you.
truck2112yes 1 year ago
So lovely.......
IlookedAtTheOptions 1 year ago
Amazing Howard Levy harp ! - It`s in his DNA !
And the master of tunes and lyrics Donald Fagen !
I can`t get enough of it !
hotlipbrown 1 year ago
I still love this tune ! - Can anyone tell me who plays the bluesharp ?
hotlipbrown 1 year ago
@hotlipbrown Howard Levy
SunburnedDavid 1 year ago
This is what Don does. God Bless him.
pbyardh 1 year ago 2
FAGEN IS A GENIUS, PERIOD! BRILLIANT LYRICS!
youngstownsfinest1 1 year ago 8
This is too cool. Donald Fagen is one of the jazz legends in the world. You did a great job. I play this song each morning before I open my clinic. It's what I do. It not a game I play, it's in my DNA, it's what I do.
oddiduro 1 year ago 12
@oddiduro I play it every night before I go to bed. It's good luck.
bradmonium1 5 months ago in playlist new stuff
thank you ! searched for this one for a long time ... perfect .. :)
loranalary 1 year ago
I do the Girl at 4:00 haha
CP47 1 year ago
This cat was always the anchor in Steely Dan at least in my opinion. The other cats like D Diaz, etc. were awesome, but Fagan was the leader.
ebonics4everyone 1 year ago
Lovely chilly goosebumps every time. Txs for this post. Nice! And hotlipbrown is right, the bluesharp is an earopener. Actually almost too cool and subtle.
flauschkatz 1 year ago
Beautiful.
There's just no other word really...
SpockOfRock 1 year ago 3
This song is about/dedicated to Ray Charles...
MrMilton99 1 year ago
kool fagen kool...great as usual!!!!
fluffydolly 1 year ago 3
Love this tune !... Awesome bluesharp !... Who is that playing ?
hotlipbrown 2 years ago
sooo so smooth
Tris10 2 years ago 3
C'est tellement bien de trouver ces musiques là ici !! Dommage qu'elles soient peu nombreuses...toujours aussi géniale, surtout le dernier album " Morph the Cat " :)
Meme à 17 ans, on ne s'en lasse pas ! I LOVE IT !!!!!! :D
mathilde210 2 years ago
nicely done...
steelyvw 2 years ago
Bravo, trés beau travail !
alainl14 2 years ago
thanks for makin' it! it's great!
MrDopodomani 2 years ago
make another video :)
myrules1010 2 years ago
I love this song. And you made a great video. Thanks.
myrules1010 2 years ago
I have to second all the others on here.. GREAT JOB with one of my fave tunes.
danomojo1 2 years ago
Thanks...I have an alternate version on a site called VIMEO (it's mainly concert photos of Fagen). There are some things I wish I had done different (some of the pics needed some doctoring....now I know how to do that)
truck2112yes 2 years ago
awesome!
xSaraPacox 2 years ago
fagen is the man.....always a klass act!!!!
fluffydolly 2 years ago
love that voice - classic!!
catgirl6717 2 years ago
Bravo ,What I do morph the cat:):):) Loamo "Chin Chin" Chente Anni Salute Ciao:):):)
WithMyLittleSpoon 2 years ago