Earthshine Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I think this was on a greatest hits album they did. Anyway, it came out in 1978. Sadly though, it reminds me of a guy I knew who loved Steely Dan who was killed in a high speed auto accident right after this song came out. Ironically, his Mom's name was Ruthie. I try to remember his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Nice dude. I think that song is included in their box set. My favorite Steely Dan song is "AJA!" Signed, Steve Gadd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 pretty sure they played that song when I saw them in June. Ruthie will give you the silver key To open the red door Lay down your Jackson and you will see The sweetness you've been cryin' for In the night you hide from the madman You're longing to be But it all comes out on the inside Eventually the song is from 1976 so I guess it was an outake from the royal scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Its crazy how powerful music is. In your case, such a great song invokes such a painful memory. sorry about your friend. I love Steely Dan. The music just takes you places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (Earthshine @ Feb 20 2010, 12:39 AM) I think this was on a greatest hits album they did. Anyway, it came out in 1978. Sadly though, it reminds me of a guy I knew who loved Steely Dan who was killed in a high speed auto accident right after this song came out. Ironically, his Mom's name was Ruthie. I try to remember his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umoHZbKnUW4 how does this song remind you of someone killed in a car wreck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 11:35 AM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Feb 20 2010, 12:39 AM) I think this was on a greatest hits album they did. Anyway, it came out in 1978. Sadly though, it reminds me of a guy I knew who loved Steely Dan who was killed in a high speed auto accident right after this song came out. Ironically, his Mom's name was Ruthie. I try to remember his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umoHZbKnUW4 how does this song remind you of someone killed in a car wreck? I would assume it was a song he was really into at the time. Music evokes memories and if he was into that song and his friend died at that time, it could surely remind him of his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Feb 20 2010, 10:43 AM) QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 11:35 AM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Feb 20 2010, 12:39 AM) I think this was on a greatest hits album they did. Anyway, it came out in 1978. Sadly though, it reminds me of a guy I knew who loved Steely Dan who was killed in a high speed auto accident right after this song came out. Ironically, his Mom's name was Ruthie. I try to remember his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umoHZbKnUW4 how does this song remind you of someone killed in a car wreck? I would assume it was a song he was really into at the time. Music evokes memories and if he was into that song and his friend died at that time, it could surely remind him of his death. OK, I agree with that. I was mistakenly looking at the lyrics of the song instead of the association of a song to a individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 12:02 PM) QUOTE (tick @ Feb 20 2010, 10:43 AM) QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 11:35 AM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Feb 20 2010, 12:39 AM) I think this was on a greatest hits album they did. Anyway, it came out in 1978. Sadly though, it reminds me of a guy I knew who loved Steely Dan who was killed in a high speed auto accident right after this song came out. Ironically, his Mom's name was Ruthie. I try to remember his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umoHZbKnUW4 how does this song remind you of someone killed in a car wreck? I would assume it was a song he was really into at the time. Music evokes memories and if he was into that song and his friend died at that time, it could surely remind him of his death. OK, I agree with that. I was mistakenly looking at the lyrics of the song instead of the association of a song to a individual. I can't say that's what he is thinking, its just my assumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Feb 20 2010, 11:06 AM) QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 12:02 PM) QUOTE (tick @ Feb 20 2010, 10:43 AM) QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 11:35 AM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Feb 20 2010, 12:39 AM) I think this was on a greatest hits album they did. Anyway, it came out in 1978. Sadly though, it reminds me of a guy I knew who loved Steely Dan who was killed in a high speed auto accident right after this song came out. Ironically, his Mom's name was Ruthie. I try to remember his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umoHZbKnUW4 how does this song remind you of someone killed in a car wreck? I would assume it was a song he was really into at the time. Music evokes memories and if he was into that song and his friend died at that time, it could surely remind him of his death. OK, I agree with that. I was mistakenly looking at the lyrics of the song instead of the association of a song to a individual. I can't say that's what he is thinking, its just my assumption? I gotta think you are right as the lyrics are not about driving or dieing. At least not to me although SD has some of the most crazy and sometimes nonsensical lyrics. The song to me is about drug addled craziness......... HERE AT THE WESTERN WORLD (1976) Down at the Lido they welcome you With sausage and beer Klaus and The Rooster have been there too But lately he spends his time here Hangin' with the Mayor and all his friends And nobody cares Where the sailor shuts out the sunrise Blacked out on the stairs CHORUS: Knock twice, rap with your cane Feels nice, you're out of the rain We got your skinny girl Here at the Western World Ruthie will give you the silver key To open the red door Lay down your Jackson and you will see The sweetness you've been cryin' for In the night you hide from the madman You're longing to be But it all comes out on the inside Eventually CHORUS In the night you hide from the madman You're longing to be But it all comes out on the inside Eventually CHORUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Feb 20 2010, 11:06 AM) QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 12:02 PM) QUOTE (tick @ Feb 20 2010, 10:43 AM) QUOTE (tangy @ Feb 20 2010, 11:35 AM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Feb 20 2010, 12:39 AM) I think this was on a greatest hits album they did. Anyway, it came out in 1978. Sadly though, it reminds me of a guy I knew who loved Steely Dan who was killed in a high speed auto accident right after this song came out. Ironically, his Mom's name was Ruthie. I try to remember his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umoHZbKnUW4 how does this song remind you of someone killed in a car wreck? I would assume it was a song he was really into at the time. Music evokes memories and if he was into that song and his friend died at that time, it could surely remind him of his death. OK, I agree with that. I was mistakenly looking at the lyrics of the song instead of the association of a song to a individual. I can't say that's what he is thinking, its just my assumption? You sir, are 100% correct. Mind you, I love the song but I specifically remember hearing it right before and after he was killed. It came out about a exactly week before the accident. It was very sad. Another guy was in the accident and was in a coma for weeks. He never, ever fully recovered and his personality changed a lot after. My brother was invited to go out with them that night and by some miracle declined. Anyway, thanks for your interest and input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 "Drink your big black cow and get out of here!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Feb 20 2010, 10:34 AM) I love Steely Dan. The music just takes you places. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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