Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: May 02, 2013 - 19:34 | |
This classic song is soooo good for the ears...
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msymmes
(Toronto, CA) | | Posted: May 02, 2013 - 19:31 | |
And just to clarify... Wanna seem them live in concert... Don't care how old they are when it happens.
msymmes wrote:Gotta put B and F on my bucket list.
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VH1
(Germany) | | Posted: Apr 22, 2013 - 06:41 | |
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tupicetti
| | Posted: Apr 01, 2013 - 16:26 | |
Back in the early 80's when I was still a kid and heard this song for the first time, I thought it was something like a cover of Michael Jackson's hit 'Billie Jean', which was pretty much everywhere. I am still not sure why but especially this: "Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again Wheel turnin' round and round You go back, Jack, do it again" sounded a lot to me like this: " 'Cause We Danced On The Floor In The Round So Take My Strong Advice, Just Remember To Always Think Twice..."
Of course, I didn't use to pay much attention to the lyrics (clearly) as they are not even close, but the melody sounded very similar to me... I was mind blown by what, I would know later, it was a Steely Dan's song written +10 years earlier... |
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bjesch
| | Posted: Apr 01, 2013 - 16:17 | |
Curious...rhythm intro had me convinced I was about to hear Jimmy Cliff's 'I Can See Clearly Now'  |
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Dinges,_the_Dude
(below sea-level, N52°37', E4°88') | | Posted: Mar 01, 2013 - 05:22 | |
Dinges,_the_Dude wrote:And today exactely the same happened!  I heard this song live at the Ahoy-stadium in Rotterdam (2001 I think) sung by three ladies: an awsome performance but unfortunately I haven't found that version yet...  Recently I found out that the song I ment was Dirty Work, but nontheless, I don't have the song. Pity! |
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hidey
(NZ) | | Posted: Jan 28, 2013 - 22:26 | |
Fantastic song. Surely a contender for best song ever written about addiction - if that's what it's about ;-)
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On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet) | | Posted: Dec 28, 2012 - 18:25 | |
Stratocaster wrote:An utter classic. Saw them live at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver BC, on a warm summer evening a few years back...and this was the first song they did. I was at that show! Great fun. |
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Lennyz
(UK) | | Posted: Dec 28, 2012 - 14:05 | |
Can't go wrong with anything from these guys. This one is right up there, never tire of hearing this on RP.
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msymmes
(Toronto, CA) | | Posted: Dec 28, 2012 - 13:59 | |
Gotta put B and F on my bucket list.
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capandjudy
(Huntington, WV) | | Posted: Nov 27, 2012 - 05:10 | |
Stratocaster wrote:An utter classic. Saw them live at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver BC, on a warm summer evening a few years back...and this was the first song they did. Steely Dan is a concert not to be missed if you get the chance which surprised me since I always thought of them as studio wizards. |
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Rooney
(Near Paradise) | | Posted: Sep 25, 2012 - 08:45 | |
Move over and make room for the Big Boys. Classic. Wish I could rate it a 20.  |
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mjmurphy61
(Saint Louis, MO) | | Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 20:47 | |
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Stingray
| | Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 10:57 | |
ce wrote:It's just like buses, you don't see any for ages, and suddenly two turn up on the same day.  Bad example, Holland! America does not no such a thing as busses. Even the last bum has 3 cars of his own! And the rest of the world suffers water- and climate problems! |
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eswiley2
| | Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 10:57 | |
I don't know how much of my rating is because I like the song, and how much of it stems from the very warm memories of my senior year in high school that come flooding back when I hear it.
I suspect the latter weighs more heavily.
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jagdriver
(Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise) | | Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 10:55 | |
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Stingray
| | Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 10:53 | |
Do I have to give my second 12...? OK - an 11 - with room for more! One of America's finest !!!
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kurtster
(Back in Ohiya, for now ...) | | Posted: May 22, 2012 - 04:38 | |
sirdroseph wrote:The fact that I can still like this song after being absolutely obliterated by clear channel is a testament to the greatness that is the Dan!  7 is as high as I can go with this one though. I totally understand. I've seen them live, have vinyl, cd's and even their box set. Yet I can give this only an 8. |
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gypsyman
(just passing through....) | | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 11:05 | |
sirdroseph wrote:
I rate on how much I enjoy the song, this is my personal rating. I do not enjoy the song as much because of hearing so many times. I cannot believe I have to explain something so basic. If you still enjoy the song that much, good for you. I do not, don't try to tell me how to feel about something. This is my rating, not yours.
Friggin' ratings hijackers....  |
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JrzyTmata
| | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 11:05 | |
lemmoth wrote:
How in Allah's name does radio airplay, even constant radio airply, ruin a great song. I just don't flookin' get it. Splain it to me Lucy.
A good song is a frackling good song. If you don't want to hear it - again so soon - turn it bleeding off. WTF
oh — this is a great fucking song.
if you're reaching for the dial, it's already ruined. |
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 11:04 | |
Sasha2001 wrote:
I simply don't understand this logic. If a great song is a great song than there's a good chance it's going to be overplayed somewhere. There may be a few hidden gems left in the classic rock canon but no great songs that haven't been heard a miilion times over at this point. If the song is great than it deserves a 9/10 regardless of overplay.
Again, my rating on how I feel about the song, you have yours, don't try to tell me what to think. We have not been overtaken by the Chinese...........yet. |
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Stratocaster
(Bermuda) | | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 11:03 | |
An utter classic. Saw them live at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver BC, on a warm summer evening a few years back...and this was the first song they did.
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gypsyman
(just passing through....) | | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 11:03 | |
Starplex. Dallas. 10 years ago? Very nice.
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kysmet
(Central Florida) | | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 11:03 | |
How is it that I only gave this an 8?  8~>9 |
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 11:03 | |
lemmoth wrote:
How in Allah's name does radio airplay, even constant radio airply, ruin a great song. I just don't flookin' get it. Splain it to me Lucy.
A good song is a frackling good song. If you don't want to hear it - again so soon - turn it bleeding off. WTF
oh — this is a great fucking song.
I rate on how much I enjoy the song, this is my personal rating. I do not enjoy the song as much because of hearing so many times. I cannot believe I have to explain something so basic. If you still enjoy the song that much, good for you. I do not, don't try to tell me how to feel about something. This is my rating, not yours. |
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Sasha2001
(I can see Zabars from my window) | | Posted: Jan 16, 2012 - 06:44 | |
sirdroseph wrote:The fact that I can still like this song after being absolutely obliterated by clear channel is a testament to the greatness that is the Dan! 7 is as high as I can go with this one though. I simply don't understand this logic. If a great song is a great song than there's a good chance it's going to be overplayed somewhere. There may be a few hidden gems left in the classic rock canon but no great songs that haven't been heard a miilion times over at this point. If the song is great than it deserves a 9/10 regardless of overplay. |
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Dinges,_the_Dude
(under sea-level, N52°22', E4°52') | | Posted: Dec 15, 2011 - 13:17 | |
ce wrote:Two Steely Dan classics today !  6:57 am Steely Dan Do It Again Can't Buy A Thrill (1972) 8.1 (...) 1:25 am Steely Dan Rikki Don't Lose That Number Pretzel Logic (1974) 8.4 It's just like buses, you don't see any for ages, and suddenly two turn up on the same day. And today exactely the same happened! I heard this song live at the Ahoy-stadium in Rotterdam (2001 I think) sung by three ladies: an awsome performance but unfortunately I haven't found that version yet... |
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JK27
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA) | | Posted: Dec 15, 2011 - 13:15 | |
Great song, great band. If you get a chance to see them live, by all means do so! I've seen them twice in recent years and their concerts are phenomenal. Sound quality is just superb!
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aelfheld
| | Posted: Dec 15, 2011 - 13:14 | |
Never one of my favourites.
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ce
(the Netherlands) | | Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 07:05 | |
Two Steely Dan classics today ! 6:57 am Steely Dan Do It Again Can't Buy A Thrill (1972) 8.1 (...) 1:25 am Steely Dan Rikki Don't Lose That Number Pretzel Logic (1974) 8.4 It's just like buses, you don't see any for ages, and suddenly two turn up on the same day. |
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