Steely Dan- "Dirty Work" (1080p HD) Live in Canandaigua, NY on July 23, 2011

"Carolyn Leonhart is some swingin' canary. You never know what this chick is gonna do next."- Donald Fagen

Recorded at Steely Dan's performance at the Canandaigua Musical Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY on July 23, 2011.

Times are hard
You're afraid to pay the fee
So you find yourself somebody
Who can do the job for free
When you need a bit of lovin'
Cause your man is out of town
That's the time you get me runnin'
And you know I'll be around

[Chorus:]
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah

Light the candle
Put the lock upon the door
You have sent the maid home early
Like a thousand times before
Like the castle in its corner
In a medieval game
I foresee terrible trouble
And I stay here just the same

[Chorus]

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[eakeeboi]

May i request the lyrics of this song?

_ and what are the names of three angels?

[RTMorasonMD2]

@eakeeboi The Embassy Brats are (left to right): Carolyn Leonhart-Escoffery, Cindy Mizelle and Catherine Russell.

[angefox1]

who was the original singer? He had such a gorgeous voice. Nothing else comes up to the quality. I find this one disappointing.

[RTMorasonMD2]

@angefox1 David Palmer did the original vocal which was excellent, I agree. I think having a woman singing these lyrics is a nice change up for the song, given it's story. And these women sounded just beautiful.

[Tmoore926]

@RTMorasonMD2

Correction! Robert Palmer (Addicted to Love, Sneaking Sally in the Alley) did the original vocals.

[RTMorasonMD2]

@Tmoore926 I'm definitely a fan of the late, great Robert Palmer. But I'm pretty certain it is the lesser-known David Palmer who sang on this track.

[ranjanchadha]

@RTMorasonMD2 These woman, however good they may be, lack the punch associated with this song, here....

[ranjanchadha]

@eakeeboi Just click on 'Show More' & the lyrics will be revealed to you!

[54stratocaster1]

Steely Dan was FANTASTIC! This song was one of their best and did not receive the attention it deserved!!

[angefox1]

@anchorrot It's really a personal taste thing and the girls are okay. David Palmer was exceptional in my opinion. We're meant to have individual taste aren't we? No need for anger, bro, when you don't agree. Have a happy day.

[anchorrot]

@angefox1 load of bull just because you cant imagine other people doing the vocals

this is change they call that mister and they do a great job...

[jp071081]

This is beautiful. Although it would be neat if Becker and Fagen would for once reunite with David Palmer and "Skunk" Baxter for this and some of their other older tunes. STEELY DAN RULES!!!!!!

[multishades1]

@eakeeboi no

[anchorrot]

never mind what ayerfuckinblues comments his hearin aid is kaput this is so awsome this band is so hot even after so many decades love you guys x

[915buck]

Sorry some songs should not be covered by a female vocal.....it will never work, never!!! It would be like a male sing RESPECT by A,F.......won't work,,,,,never!!!

[AyrBlues]

@jmillzz2 you got cloth ears my friend, it's crap!