Crap, Walter Becker - Page 2

jyl · jyl's Garage

The thing about the Dan is, I loved them when I was long haired kid listening to the Talking Heads, Jimi and the Dead. And I still loved them when I was a clubber listening to Michael Jackson and Culture Club. I still loved them when I was a jazzophile and would only listen to Ornette, Coltrane and Sweets Edison. Now I mostly listen to whatever moody pop and angsty rap my kids have me listening to, and I still love the Dan, and my kids love the Dan too. They have a sound and a voice very much their own. Dunno if it is timeless like Bach or Tchiakowsky, but in the decades of my life it's been pretty timeless. " Aja" sounds as fresh today as it did in 1978.

L8Brakr · 09-04-2017, 10:05 PM

Nothing but booze and Elvis
And somebody else's favorite song......

Damn! Steely Dan was my go to "Chill out" high school and college standard..... Hate that I never got to see them live. RIP Walter.

Your music encouraged me to spend outrageous sums on ever higher levels of audio enjoyment....

I think I'll drink scotch whiskey til the greatest hits run dry, them call it a night.

greglepore · 09-05-2017, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jyl

The thing about the Dan is, I loved them when I was long haired kid listening to the Talking Heads, Jimi and the Dead. " Aja" sounds as fresh today as it did in 1978.

Absolutely this.

Some of my best memories are from the mid 90's on a broken down 32 ft. trawler type powerboat on Kent Island named "Dr. Wu". Yeah, I love Steely Dan.

I suspect Paul's flag is at half mast this month.

berettafan · 09-05-2017, 07:07 AM

L8 they were as good live as in the studio.

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wdfifteen · wdfifteen's Garage

Well ... it started out innocently enough, just sitting on the deck listening to a Steely Dan playlist and sipping some adult beverages in tribute to Mr. Becker.
It devolved into playing Steely Dan LOUD and perhaps inappropriate dancing.

I think Mr. Becker would have approved.

nvr2mny · nvr2mny's Garage

Saw them live for the 1st time a few years ago at the Starlight Theater in KC. Took my son (19 at the time) Splurged and paid dearly for seats 7 rows back from center stage. Perfect summer evening 70* outdoor venue. Without a doubt one of THE best concerts I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing, and like many here, I've been to a lot of concerts in my daze. SO many incredible songs and YES, no other better way to listen than vinyl. Thank you Walter (RIP) & Donald.