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Five names that I can
Hardly stand to hear
Including yours and mine
And one more chimp who isn't here
I can see the ladies talking
How the times are getting hard
And that fearsome excavation
On Magnolia Boulevard
Yes, I'm going insane
And I'm laughing at the frozen rain
And I'm so alone
Honey, when they gonna send me home
Bad sneakers and
A Piña Colada, my friend
Stompin' on the avenue
By Radio City with a
Transistor and a large
Sum of money to spend
You fella, you tearin' up the street
You wear that white tuxedo
How you gonna beat the heat
Do you take me for a fool
Do you think that I don't see
That ditch out in the valley
That they're digging just for me
Yes, I'm going insane
You know I'm laughing
At the frozen rain
And I feel like I'm so alone
Honey, when they gonna send me home
Bad sneakers and
A Piña Colada, my friend
Stompin' on the avenue
By Radio City with a
Transistor and a large
Sum of money to spend
You know I'm going insane
Yes, I'm laughing at the frozen rain
And I'm so alone
Honey, when they gonna send me home
Bad sneakers and
A Piña Colada, my friend
Stompin' on the avenue
By Radio City with a
Transistor and a large
Sum of money to spend
| oldsaxon (Wales via Vancouver, BC.) | Posted: May 09, 2013 - 11:40 My wife once heard a Roxy Music song when she was a teenager. She didn't want to admit how much she liked it until someone else said they were cool. I had the same event but with these guys. Sadly none of my friends thought they were good. I listened to them a lot anyway and started looking for friends elsewhere. There is nothing weird, bad or edgy or clique-ish-ish about it, I just like it and always will. Skillful, timely, interesting music, all of it. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: May 09, 2013 - 11:36 Hasan wrote: This song seems to be about cobbling any-old-melody-will-do onto the clumsy rhythm of a lousy poetry. A couple of times I've met groups of Steely Dan enthusiasts. Cliquey snobs each time, led by some tasteless witch who controls her suckups veterinarian style: always ready with a quick put down! I can't help but wonder — how many people like Steely Dan 'coz they think liking Steely Dan is a cool pose? Yep, yep that was us alright.  |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: May 09, 2013 - 11:36 Everybody in my church loves this song... |
| KurtfromLaQuinta (Deep in the heart of South California) | Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 12:27 Proclivities wrote: You must live in some peculiar corner of the universe or in some 1970s time-warp. "Groups of Steely Dan enthusiasts...Cliquey snobs led around by some tasteless witch": where on Earth are you running into these people? Unless you're attending Steely Dan concerts or obscure fan-club meetings, I can't imagine where these "groups of" alleged, outspoken "Steely Dan enthusiasts" even exist. I think most people who like Steely Dan do so because they like the music. A "cool pose"? Need I remind you that the calendar reads 2012 as the present year? |
| unclehud (now 50 feet above the planet in Boston) | Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 12:23 My first college roommate shows up with all this Steely Dan stuff, which blew me away before two or three days had gone by. Contrasted to my collection of Mountain, Allman Brothers, and Deep Purple. We got along way too well together. I ended up leaving 3 semesters later with a 1.8 GPA; he hung in for 6 years to get that BA. Whew, time flies ... |
| Grammarcop (You want an E Class? We got 'em!) | Posted: Jan 04, 2013 - 04:12 Kaisersosay wrote: Yikes,,,tough out there for the people who like Steely. oh well, can't please em all. Love this song , for all the memories it brings back. I agree. It's like visiting an old friend. |
| On_The_Beach (The Blue Planet) | Posted: Dec 03, 2012 - 20:32 Proclivities wrote: You must live in some peculiar corner of the universe or in some 1970s time-warp. "Groups of Steely Dan enthusiasts...Cliquey snobs led around by some tasteless witch": where on Earth are you running into these people? Unless you're attending Steely Dan concerts or obscure fan-club meetings, I can't imagine where these "groups of" alleged, outspoken "Steely Dan enthusiasts" even exist. I think most people who like Steely Dan do so because they like the music. A "cool pose"? Need I remind you that the calendar reads 2012 as the present year? Agreed. That was one bizarre post. "The guy who was bitter about Steely Dan." |
| musikalia (Somewhere (over the rainbow)) | Posted: Nov 02, 2012 - 11:19 There's not enough Steely Dan played on RP. |
| marmelock (Frankfurt, Germany, Home of the EAGLES!) | Posted: Oct 02, 2012 - 01:16 Maybe the best SD album ever. Not that overproduced as the later ones... |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Aug 31, 2012 - 12:40 Hasan wrote: This song seems to be about cobbling any-old-melody-will-do onto the clumsy rhythm of a lousy poetry. A couple of times I've met groups of Steely Dan enthusiasts. Cliquey snobs each time, led by some tasteless witch who controls her suckups veterinarian style: always ready with a quick put down! I can't help but wonder — how many people like Steely Dan 'coz they think liking Steely Dan is a cool pose? You must live in some peculiar corner of the universe or in some 1970s time-warp. "Groups of Steely Dan enthusiasts...Cliquey snobs led around by some tasteless witch": where on Earth are you running into these people? Unless you're attending Steely Dan concerts or obscure fan-club meetings, I can't imagine where these "groups of" alleged, outspoken "Steely Dan enthusiasts" even exist. I think most people who like Steely Dan do so because they like the music. A "cool pose"? Need I remind you that the calendar reads 2012 as the present year? |
| dingusbother (Silver Spring, MD) | Posted: Aug 31, 2012 - 12:33 Have loved this LP for years! Also 'The Royal Scam'! And 'Aja' for that matter .... More 'Dan please.  |
| Kaisersosay (Mighty Mighty Bostown) | Posted: Aug 31, 2012 - 12:32 Yikes,,,tough out there for the people who like Steely. oh well, can't please em all. Love this song , for all the memories it brings back. |
| olivertwist (Atlanta GA) | Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 16:24 Hasan wrote: This song seems to be about cobbling any-old-melody-will-do onto the clumsy rhythm of a lousy poetry. A couple of times I've met groups of Steely Dan enthusiasts. Cliquey snobs each time, led by some tasteless witch who controls her suckups veterinarian style: always ready with a quick put down! I can't help but wonder — how many people like Steely Dan 'coz they think liking Steely Dan is a cool pose? I never knew there are so many Steely Dan haters until I started listening to RP. I simply like their smart lyrics and excellent musicianship. But that's just me. |
| Hasan | Posted: May 28, 2012 - 18:49 This song seems to be about cobbling any-old-melody-will-do onto the clumsy rhythm of a lousy poetry. A couple of times I've met groups of Steely Dan enthusiasts. Cliquey snobs each time, led by some tasteless witch who controls her suckups veterinarian style: always ready with a quick put down! I can't help but wonder — how many people like Steely Dan 'coz they think liking Steely Dan is a cool pose? |
| Foot (NorCal / Wine) | Posted: May 28, 2012 - 18:46 *HVB* wrote: One of my favorite bands a weak song despite More likely one of my most despised duos, this song is downright awful. -1 Really bad disposable pop... |
| ziakut (Albeit In The Meantime) | Posted: May 28, 2012 - 18:44 Tiring of MacDonald's voice "Gooooooing Insane"....Oh well....Love Steely Dan regardless. |
| *HVB* | Posted: Apr 27, 2012 - 01:21 One of my favorite bands a weak song despite |
| Rotterdam | Posted: Apr 27, 2012 - 01:12 Proclivities wrote: His voice usually bugged me too. I would describe it more like "howling" than "moaning", though. Good tune still. Really? I hear it as sort of a screechy hinge. Ick. |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Feb 23, 2012 - 15:22 On_The_Beach wrote: I personally feel that Michael "The Moaner" McDonald is the only weak link in the Steely Dan chain. I cringe every time I hear his ridiculous voice . . . . but I still love the Dan! His voice usually bugged me too. I would describe it more like "howling" than "moaning", though. Good tune still. |
| On_The_Beach (The Blue Planet) | Posted: Jan 22, 2012 - 23:57 Dinges,_the_Dude wrote: Oh, I love it when Michael Mc Donald comes in! Great end of the song: no fading away. I personally feel that Michael "The Moaner" McDonald is the only weak link in the Steely Dan chain. I cringe every time I hear his ridiculous voice . . . . but I still love the Dan! |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jan 22, 2012 - 22:24 Has it been three years since I commented on this song? This song is soooo good for the ears... |
| msymmes (Toronto, CA) | Posted: Nov 20, 2011 - 10:42 I always played this song when auditioning new HiFi speakers. Steely Dan took great care in selecting the transducers in the recording studio. And this song was just a great benchmark for my ears. |
| Dave_Mack (Ball of Confusion) | Posted: Jun 15, 2011 - 19:05 Since I rated this a 10, I'm sure I've commented on this one before, but...sooooo gooooood. One of my top 5 Dan songs. Reminds me of the summer I spent with my dad after freshman year at Stanford while my mom and brother were across the country trying to sell our house. We didn't have many CDs and listened to this one incessantly. He didn't know much about music like this, so it was fun to turn him on to it. |
| ziakut (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Oct 06, 2010 - 13:47 Dinges,_the_Dude wrote: Oh, I love it when Michael Mc Donald comes in! Great end of the song: no fading away. I like that part too. Wish he had sung most of it...but then it wouldn't have the same impact then would it? |
| Dinges,_the_Dude (under sea-level, N52°22', E4°52') | Posted: Oct 06, 2010 - 13:46 Oh, I love it when Michael Mc Donald comes in! Great end of the song: no fading away. |
| ziakut (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Oct 06, 2010 - 13:43 Like the album, like the band...kinda sick of Donald Fagan's voice though..."You fella!!!" |
| Rooney (Near Paradise) | Posted: Sep 28, 2010 - 08:30 Cynaera wrote: The fact that your puke emoticon didn't appear sorta detracts from the potency of your disgust. If your nausea sends you to talk to Ralph on the big white telephone, feel free to stay there. We "steely dan people" will try to remember to whistle you in when an ABBA song plays.  I'm not usually this snarky - it must be the full sun... This song reminds me of a loved one who lost it. I still cry when I hear it, and I'll be damned (or danned), I'll give it a hey 19, just because they are the best group, besides the Eagles to come out of the 70's. |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Sep 04, 2010 - 13:41 vicariance wrote: I just cannot understand how you steely dan people like this. I cannot find anything about it that I like. It literally makes me nauseous  .The fact that your puke emoticon didn't appear sorta detracts from the potency of your disgust. If your nausea sends you to talk to Ralph on the big white telephone, feel free to stay there. We "steely dan people" will try to remember to whistle you in when an ABBA song plays. I'm not usually this snarky - it must be the full sun... |
| KurtfromLaQuinta (Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.) | Posted: Sep 04, 2010 - 13:34 ddog wrote: Besides Peg this is one of my favorite Michael MacDonald backups.. It's truly an exception in his career. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: Aug 03, 2010 - 13:39 vicariance wrote: I just cannot understand how you steely dan people like this. I cannot find anything about it that I like. It literally makes me nauseous .You Sir, are devoid of all musical taste!  |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: Aug 03, 2010 - 13:38 freeform wrote: Chicago and Grateful Dead? Such high praise! Is Steely Dan worth? :) I think pre Cetera Chicago is worthy of handling Steely Dan's jock strap, but the Dead are not even worthy of sniffing it! |
| yodasan_magoo | Posted: Aug 03, 2010 - 13:36 Love the Dan... |
| vicariance (awesome like a billion hot dogs) | Posted: Aug 03, 2010 - 13:34 I just cannot understand how you steely dan people like this. I cannot find anything about it that I like. It literally makes me nauseous . |
| rkhammer (Pleasant Hill, CA, USA) | Posted: Jul 02, 2010 - 16:36 Chicago, Grateful Dead and Steely Dan somehow similar? Curious... Big Band horns, psychedelic noodling, and jazz...all are cool in their own right, but similar? freeform wrote: Chicago and Grateful Dead? Such high praise! Is Steely Dan worth? :) |
| freeform (oaksterdam) | Posted: May 31, 2010 - 20:35 Stefen wrote: I never really connected with Steely Dan. I somehow group them with Chicago and the Grateful Dead. Chicago and Grateful Dead? Such high praise! Is Steely Dan worth? :) |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Apr 30, 2010 - 04:01 It's not often that a song new to me gets a Sucko-Barfo right at the start, but f*ck me, that voice is awful and hurts my ears. I had to hit mute for health & safety reasons. I know Steely Dan have done some good stuff but this isn't in their pantheon of all-time greats, I don't think. Back in five minutes... |
| h8rhater | Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 12:26 WonderLizard wrote: Not a chance. To channel PG, you need wit, erudition, and defining taste. ..and to be a pretentious tool. |
| Stefen (West Hollywood, CA) | Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 12:25 I never really connected with Steely Dan. I somehow group them with Chicago and the Grateful Dead. |
| jagdriver (Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise) | Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 12:22 peter_james_bond wrote: I love this cd but I've always found the sound a little muddy, has it been remastered yet? Or let me put it this way, does anyone have a remastered version and is the sound much cleaner? As I recall the story, the original masters were lost or destroyed before the LP was released. Walter and Donald had to high-tail it back into the studio to make reparations. |
| DigitalJer (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) | Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 12:22 rabaak wrote: Donald Fagan has done some nice stuff solo. I really like Night Fly. Most definitely!!! |
| daveesh (birthplace of the american revolution) | Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 12:22 i am working on a magazine interview with elliott randall this very moment. what are the odds? |
| ddog (Midwest USA) | Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 12:22 Besides Peg this is one of my favorite Michael MacDonald backups.. |
| hippiechick (topsy turvy land) | Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 12:20 Love this album, along with the memories that come with it. |
| rabaak | Posted: Jan 25, 2010 - 11:29 WonderLizard wrote: IMHO, not one clunker among their first six albums. I mean, who else could pull off a remake of Ellington's "East St. Louis Toodle-oo" with a pedal steel (Pretzel Logic)? I'm less fond of their new millennium output. Donald Fagan has done some nice stuff solo. I really like Night Fly. |
| wingfinger (Tacoma WA) | Posted: Jan 25, 2010 - 11:25 Not clear on the Metheny quotes either. Love the Michael McDonald backup-vocals though. divisionlane wrote: as a huge Pat Matheny fan I am sorry to say I don't get the connection-can you enlighten please? |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Jan 25, 2010 - 11:23 crockydile wrote: Good song, thoroughly overplayed on FM. Now, RP. Am I channeling Physics_Genius? Not a chance. To channel PG, you need wit, erudition, and defining taste. |
| divisionlane (Seattle) | Posted: Nov 23, 2009 - 16:25 philbertr wrote: Nice little Pat Metheney quotation in the intro and nods throughout! as a huge Pat Matheny fan I am sorry to say I don't get the connection-can you enlighten please? |
| Paul_in_Australia (Melbourne) | Posted: Nov 23, 2009 - 15:13 ScottishWillie wrote: I loathed this and everything Steely Dan did in the mind/late 70’s when this was released (I was a punk). Now in my early 50’s I love just about everything they did. Pogoing causes irreparable brain damage? |
| sirdroseph (Outer Mongolia) | Posted: Nov 23, 2009 - 15:13 On_The_Beach wrote: Wisdom (and good taste) comes with age!  God, I love the Dan, I just wish RP would play them more than they do! |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud) | Posted: Sep 21, 2009 - 17:27 ScottishWillie wrote: I loathed this and everything Steely Dan did in the mind/late 70’s when this was released (I was a punk). Now in my early 50’s I love just about everything they did. Wisdom (and good taste) comes with age! |